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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03

borne the tatt1e, and for his widow
and orphans
Now, comrades, let's not make mis-
take and stop to trade presidents in
the middle of the stream Governor
Stubb is losing votes every day by
maddling in this presidential fight.
Ex-Congressman Miller told US at the
reunion last fall that President Taft
told him that he was ready to sign any
pension bill congress would pass. In
view of this fact. and the fact that
President Taft has made good presi-
dent IN every way, we ought to follow
the general rule and give him a second
term. I have voted for every Republf-
can president since Lincoln. but never
voted for any of them for a third term
We have too many good men to give
one man twelve years. The other party
WI begin to holler King as they
did when they talked of Grant for
third term.
Respectfully yours.
T. n. MCCLURE.
North TODeka Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
HERRICK TO LEAD.
He Will Manage the Taft Campaign
From Washington.

Washington. Feb. 3.-Encouraged by
reports from advise that some of the
Republican ieade elsewhere in the
United States are showing DISPOSE
tion to back down on their hasty en-
GOrsemenU of Theodore Roosevelt for
the presidential nomination. President
Taft has decided to open headquarters
here. install former Governor Myron
II. Herrick of Ohio in charge temper
arily at least, and start a regular cam
paign-
To this end Herrick Will arrive -
Washington today for d conference
with the president and the various and
sundry leaders who have been looking
after the general direction of the presi-
dents political interests
1t has been reported that Herrick
has been offered the choice of managing
the campaign at Washington or Of
succeeding Mr.. Bacon as the anbassa-
dor at Paris. This report is not exact
" confirmed but the White House has
gone so far as to intimate that a lot
of systematic work IS needed here ana
that Herrick is coming TO launch it.
Headquarters viii be established in
one of the big buildings near the W hite
House, where Herriek viii be in close
touch with the president. Senators
Crane, Penrose and Lodge, and Charles
HiIles. secretary to the president. will
be on hand to aid Herrick with word
or two of advice
Expect Ten sure for T. r.
washington, req at least ten
Roosevelt delegates who can never
change their vote and who viii be the
storm center for demonstrations viii
be at the national convention
The president and Senator McCumber
of North Dakota discussed this pecu-
liar situation very earnestly at the
White House. North Dakota has the
preferential primary plan ana the cleo
ton is to take place on St. Patrick's
day next By the law of the state the
delegates chosen are officers of the
state Each one is paid 5000 for his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
AN OLD PREACHER DIES
Civil War Pastor Later Preached in
Kansas City.

New York, Feb. 3.=The Rev. Chas.
C. Roberts. one of the oldest and most
widely known Congregational clergy
men in the United States, is dead at
his home at Flushing, L. L, in his S3rd
year.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he
was pastor of church in southern
Illinois. and was a close friend of
Abraham Lincoln During services
one Sunday morning the place was at
tackled by a band of Confederates. but
the congregation escaped unframed
He later served pastorates in Kansas
CITY and BROOKLYN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
TO ACT TOGETHER.
Methodist Ministers of the World VIII
Read Same Message Tomorrow.

Chicago, Feb. 3-As a means of in
ducing a worldwide church union.
100 GOO Methodist pastors of the world
will read from their pulpits Sunday a
message expressing the common faith
of the various branches of the Metho-
dist body. Every Chicago pastor has
received a copy of the message We
refuse to regard the UNCONVENTIONAL po
sition of Methodisn,' the message
reads. as sectarian in its character or
to hold that such distinctive organiza-
ton involves separation from, still less
antagonism to. the whole body of Christ
throughout the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
OLD SOLDIERS FRIEND
T. y. Mcclure Says Taft Is for the
Veterans.
Topeka. Kan. Jan. 80, 191.

Topeka. Kan. Jan 80, 1872
To the Editor of the State Journal:
VIII you allow me a little space in
your paper to say few words to my
old comrades in favor of our friend
Taft2 While there are a great many
of us strongly in favor of his re-elec-
ton, / hear a good many talking
against him. And if you ask them why
they do not want Taft reelected, they
viii almost all tell you the same story.
They Will say, because he is not III
favor of giving us any increase in pen
sons. Comrades, do you know that
President Taft said more in our favor,
and in favor of pensions than any
president since our old cOmrade, Presi-
dent HARRISON l have alwa. 5 made it
a point to cut out and save any saying
of a president in his message to con-
gress in favor of pensions. Here IS
what Taft said in December. 1910:
THE uniform policy of the govern
ment in the matter of granting pen
sions to those gallant and devoted men
who fought to save the life of the ma
ton in the perilOus days of the great
Civil war has always been of the most
liberal character. Those men are now
rapidly passing away. The best obtain
able official statistics show that they
are dying at the rate of something over
5000 a month. and in view of their ad-
Vancing years, this rate must newt
ably in proportion rapidly increase. To
the man who risked everything on the
field of battle to save the nation in the
hour of its direst need. we owe a deot
which has not and should not be COM
puted in a begrudging or parsimonious
spirit. But while we should be actuated
by this spirit to the soldier himself
care should be taken not to go to alb
surd lengths or distribute the bounty of
the government to classes of persons.
who, at this late day from a mere mer-
cenary motive seek to obtain some rela-
ton with an old veteran now lettering
on the brink of the grave. The true
spirit of the pension laws is to be found
in the noble sentiments expressed by
Mr.. Lincoln III his last inaugural ad-
dress, wherein in speaking OF the ma
tons duty to it's soldiers when the
struggle should be over, he said, We
should cara for him who shall have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
THEY SAVE VILLAGE.
Flames Threatening Town stopped by
ItOckcfeIIer's Linemen

TarrytowA. y. V. Feb 3-John d
Rockefeller's fire company and the fire
department from the county aims house
at EastvieNy- joined late last night in
nghJing a blaze which threatened to
destroy the village of Eastview.
The fire started in a barn, which
was blazing high when discovered and
nearby houses caught fire quickly from
sparks blown by high wind The fire
department from the aims house,
manned by inmates. was first on the
scene but they ran short of hose, and
Mr. Rockefeller's company at Pecan
tico hills was telephoned for. 1t made
the trip in five minutes and with its
help the fire was soon under control
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
AImost Lost His Life-

S. A. Std. OF Mason. Mich. will never
forget his terrible exposure to a mercl-
less storm. 1T gave me a dreadful cold.
he writes, that caused severe pains in
my chest, so Il was hard for me to
breathe A neighbor gave me several
brought great relief The doctor said 1
was on the verge OF pneumonia. but 70
continue. with the Discovery. i did so
and two bottles completely cured me.
Use only this quick. safe. reliable medi-
cine for coughs. colds, or any throat or
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
GIRL BESTS ROBBER.
Beats Armed Man as He FTees From
Store.

Chicago. Feb. 3-F'1orence Anderson,
IS years old. won a battle against a
robber last night in her fathers store
The girl was alone when the thief
entered. He thrust a revolver against
the side of her head and ordered her
to throw up her hands. Instead she
coolly brushed the weapon aside and
struck the highwayrnan a singing blow
in the face. As he staggered toward
the door she followed up her advantage
with several blows on the head. The
rObber fed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
He SINGS own DIRGE.
monograph Furnishes Only Music a
VocaIist's Funeral.

Jackson. Mich. Feb. 3.=The only
music rendered at the funeral yester-
day of Prof. w. NJ. skinner, q vocal
iSt, was a phonogra phic record OF his
own voice. Some time before his
death he sang a musical arrangement
of Tennyson's poem Crossing the
Bar" and he requested the same Sc
lection at his funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03

expenses to the convention and he is
expected to stand first, last and all the
time for the man chosen by the voters.
The unpleasant certainty which con
frOnted the president and Senator Nc
Cumber is that this band of shouters
will be for Roosevelt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
NJ. E. BUSINESS MEN HAVE CLASS
Meet at the Church at $3.50 A. NJ. on
Sunday.

The Business Mems class of the
First Methodist church now meets at
$3.50 in the lecture room of the church.
The class has organized a male
quartet and orchestra and has its own
music at opening exercises. 1t now
comprises over fifty members and
new ones are being added every sun
day. The teachers of the class are
DR. e. S. Pettyjohn, Judge G. A. HUI
ron, John Marshall and Prof. f.. c.
Foster. All men not attending Bible
study elsewhere are cordially invited
10 meet with this class, especially
travelling men and strangers in the
city. number of committee divide
up the charity and social work OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03

class and are preparing TO make n
social survey and house to house can
vass on the lines indicated by the
Men and Religion Forward move
ment.
DR.. J. ". Manhood will address the
class for a few minutes Sunday morn
Ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
COMMENTS BY LEADING MEN
In THE ELECTRICAL FIELD
r-z...r,zz-
ELECTRICAL ADVERTISING
MR.. HERBERT MARKHAM.
M Z. Gal. I'd 80
! sign system fElectric-l

General Manager Federal Sign System C1lectrc)
light IA has seer.
of
oura
y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03

Mr.. George H. Jones. Power Engi-
neer, Commonwealth Edison Company,
Chicago:
THE use of electric power in the
production of artificial refrigeration,
and also ice making, is one of the very
interesting applications of electricity
which has been developed within the
last few years.
we ordinarily do not appreciate
the important part artificial refrigera-
ton plays in our complex modern life;
in fact, it has largely revolutionized
our method of living. By it we are
enabled to store up food stuffs. and
thus we can in season and out of sea-
seon enjoy deIicacies at our tables
which were out of reach of kings and
princes of the olden time.
1.-THE ice machine itself is not a re-
cent invention. but up to a very short
time ago it was found only in very
large installations. such as packing
houses, large hotels, etc. The con-
venience with which it may be operat-
ed with an electric motor has enabled
it to greatly extend its usefulness, so
that a refrige Grating outfit forms a part
of the standard mechanical equipment
for a great many classes of buildings
for cooling drinking water. cold stor-
age rooms, show cases. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03

The bigger stores and nlanufactur-
ers are doing their share not with the
idea of What do I get out of it, but
1t is i big thing for our city to have
it known for its electrical advertising.
The smaller cities too, have made
their progress keep step with the larger
ones. One little gulf state city of
S,0e0 people added So electric signs dur
ing the past year
In my opinion this year Will
see giant strides in the industry and
work of the preceding years seem small
indeed
Mr.. George B. johnson, manager,
Electric Shop, Chicago:
During the past year great increase
was noted in the use of al kinds of
electrical appliances for the home. This
is especially so in the case of vacuum
cleaners and washing machines The
use of electric portable art glass lamps
has also been very marked during the
past year. Curling irons, vibrators,
nursery milk warmers, heating pads,
chatting dishes, percolators, shaving
mirrors couch brackets, and sewing
machine motors are also coming into
such general use that in Il short time no
home will be considered complete with
out several of these articles. The num-
Der of electric coasters which we have
sold during the pa st year has run into
the thousands, and this article is rap
idly coming to be considered as much
a staple o. electrical merchandise as
the f1atiron. which still holds its own
as the most popular of all
THE past year has shown an enor-
nous increase in the publicity given 20
all kinds OF electrical appliances, and
the results Of the widespread advertis-
ing by both the manufacturers and
central stations are now being felt ii
the increased demands all along the
line. The impetus given by the above
means and also by the aggressive cam
paigns of central stations, will I'M
doubtedly be felt during 1912, and we
look forward with pleasur&ble anticip9-
ton for a still greater increase during
the year to come
Mr. ]. c. McQuiston, Westinghouse
department of publicity:
electricity has within thirty years
revolutionized illumination, transpor-
tation, and the application of power,
and Just as surely it will reVOluuOnize
heating and cooking.
within a few years the dangerous,
difficulty controlled, open fame Will
be a thing of the past. Its place will
be taken by electric heat which has
practically no elem ents of danger and
can be controlled with the greatest
eXactness.
This development, of course, is still
in its infancy, but already it has pass
ed out of the experimental stage and
has reached the point where the pos
sibilities of electric cooking and heat
ing can be fully appreciated.
1.-The light housekeeping problem IS
completely solved. With the aid of
few pieces of apparatus, such as the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03
s6WOMANs PLACEn

IS the subject on which Rev. Robert Cor
don viii speak al the First Baptist
Church corner 9th and Jackson sts) sun
day Night 700. The Mems Club invites
you 70 HEAR GORDON SUNDAY
NIGHT.
Organ recital by Prof D. II. Seymour
begins at 7;15.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-03

toaster-stove, the chafing- dish, and
the coffee percolator, all the meals ex-
cept dinner can be cooked for a small
family without recourse to the Kitchen
and without aid of a servant With
the addition of an oven to the tOaster-
every cooking operation, except the
baking of bread, can be performed
Everyone who has ever tried cleo
trio cooking knows how many ad-
Vantages it has over other methods.
It's safety, the convenience of the
utensils, the perfect uniformity of the
heat, and the freedom from smoke,
SCOT and dirt, all commend it as
ideal.
I'm other lines of work. electric
heating is equally successful. The
electric iron is now universally recog-
nized as the best form of iron, whether
for domestic, laundry, or tailoring
work. Observation-Disclosures glue pots,
solder pots, chocolate warmers, heat
making machinery, enclosing presses,
instrument sterilizers, and many other
kinds of apparatus have won their
way solely on the strength of their
superior merit.
1.-THE heating of residences still pre-
sents some problems Small rooms
can be easily heated by electric radia-
tors but so far there has been no at
tempt to use electric heat on a large
scale except on electric railroads. Still.
it is evident that electric heat is the
most desirable. It can be used with
out fire hazard; the radiators can be
arranged to take up no valuable space,
and the heat can be easily controlled.
Given these advantages, it is certain
that the problem will be solved in
time, and then flame will pass out of
our lives forever
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-14
Useful Gifts for Men

Forshe Bench Made Shoes special lasts
$ and $6 Packard and Walkoer shoes Other
good at $780, Boys Shoes fathe high CUTS
oil ans, and blacks, $175 and up to $780,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-14
Silk Lined OverC0atS

For who know the glance
these gives
o
The materials
lands Harris Twee Oxford Gray Cheviots
Black Kerseys.
style long, cut over conservative
models materials most
appropriate
$780, $685. $685. $780, $32
Domestic different models $40
a SIS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-14
Hosiery for Men

is a useful gift. Silk and Lyle hose
many colors, blue, black, tan and
grays, interviewer, guaranteed hose
Csc and soc. 6 pair in box $3.50
and $500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-14
id.:C|oves

A pair of kid gloves will enchant.
the Christmas costume of any well
dressed man. Tan Cape Gloves $3.50,
$500. Mocha Tan Gloves $780,
$500. Grey Mocha Glove $3.50.
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10

The man who pays his debts and his taxas may be a bless ing or a curse to the commun- ity. It depends on what else he does. In making this state ment 1t is to be understood that by the word "debt" is meant the ordinary cash obli- gation which a man incurs in the transaction of his business. There are men who appear to believe that so long as they are Tot indebted to their neighbors for goods purchased, or the mur icipallty or the state for the last tax levy they have discharged their whole duty and nothing more can be asked of them. But in reality mans duty to his neighbor is limited only by his power to do his neighbor good, and his duty to the community by his ability to be of servlce to it. The community in which the prevailing statement is, What dol get out of it3" Is one which does not and can- not prosper.
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10
SESSION LAWS READY
 FOR DISTRIBUTION

Two thousand copies of the laws ofthe first state legislature, the product of both sessions being bound m one volume. have been printed and delivered to the secretary of the state Each volume has 1132 pages and copies will be sold to book lovers at $1 25 each They are bound in paper and the law inside of them is guaranteed to be just as good as though 1t were bOunh in calf with morocco trimmings and gold letters Those who p:e ter copies bound in leather may have them-if they take them to a binderv and have 1t done at their own expense. 1 h.. law provides that only 200 copies shall be boun1 in le,,h her at the states expense and these shall be furnished to members of the legislature and state ,fficial> designated
 The secretary's office calls at tention t. the ind, xihg of tt volume which it regards as a little better job than was ever turned out before in the publica- tion of the Arizona statutes. It is contended that a person oi good ordinary inte lligence cail find what he is looking for, if il is there, winch has not always been the case, unless the seeker were an experienced lawyer skilled in searching for obscure statutes and legal provisions The indexing was done by S. L. Pattee of Tucson. on whom will fall the duty also of codifying the new laws and the old ones so they may be amalgamated into an Arizona law book that will contain the whole business |. constitution, bylaws. apoca. types and concordance -Bisbee Review.
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10

making trade representations intending to mislead is liableto imprisonment up to one year and to a money penalty up to 5,ooomarks ($1, 1eo) or to both of these punishments. In Ger many during the years 1905 1909 there were more than one thousand convictions under this law.
 The law was first enacted in Germany in 1896 but was amended i'll 1909. As amended the law deals with false asser- tions as to ones own goods; false weights, measures, and quantities of goods; privileged communications; trade names; business or trade secrets, and procedure.
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10
Penalty for Unfair Adver.
 Using

People ill this country would do well to work toward having enacted by Congress a law similar to one which IS HOW on the statute booLs of Germany and which embraces stringent provisions against all forms of unfair advertising : and false assertions concern ing merchandise. Germany was the first nation to legislate against this source of public injury and unfortunately its course has been followed by very.few countries. If a sirni- Var law were in force in the United States 1t would be one of the most effective weapons
 
 possible in fighting mail order institutions which frequently sell merchandise that does not measure up to representation.
 Placing extravagant values on goods that undoubtedly are misrepresented is something that does not occur so ire quently as formerly in Ger many, due to this law which peovides punishment for un- fair competition.
 The imperial German sta. tutes provide that any one
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10

Magazines and weekly peri odicals are being carried by freight. and there Is a delay of anywhere from three days to ten days in delivery. Send. Ing by freight is better than by ox-team. Neither should be used in handling th- mail ID any progressive country, where fast mail trairs are Ill operation. The idea Is one of false economy, a saving in cost at the expense of efhci- ency. As well might the Post master General abandon cleo tric lights in all offices, and return to the use of the tallow candle. IL would be cheaper.- Eletrican and Mechanics.
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10
A Sensible Editor


 George Waterman of Sid ney, Iowa, has been editor of the Sidney Herald for twenty; six years and in speaking of his twenty-six years experi- ence tells more truth in few words regarding the news paper business than We have heard before m our whole lives. In part Mir. Waterman says:
 But 1t has not been all sun shine and roses. We have made a few enemies along as we have friends, and we can't expect anything else. Many a fool editor has made the fatal mistake of trying to please everybody, Such one has not yet been born, and his mother is dead. To publish such a paper it would be ne cessary to palaver all persons and all factions, only to ind that the immediate subject ot the "slush" was the only par tv pleased while all others en- tered strenuous objections. The newspaper that cares for support should stand ever ready and willingto boost any enterprise calculated to bring good 70 the town and commun. ity which it represents. On the other hand, should any person or anything become an object of censure-not from the editors viewpoint merely, but echoing the sentiment oi the populace-the facts should :. be published to the world with out fear or favor. It is the editors province to laud all praiseworthy undertakings; ii is his mission to mourn with the sorrowing; it is his pleas ure to rejoice with. those who are glad. Butit likewise is his bounded duty to expose'crime denounce fraud and decry i'm. inorality.-
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10
TuC A a C.IrNTv e6

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney q Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Ca- tarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to b fore mo and subscribed in my presence, this oth day of December, A. D. l8S6. A. W. GLEASON, tSeall Notary Public, Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimon. 1ials free F. I. CHENEY 6 CO.,,
 Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Holbrook argus., 1912-09-10

The average man doesn't keep a piece of money long enough to make it necessary to send it to the laundry.