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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
TO MOVE STATION
Potwinites Will Wait for Car
Further West.
Claim for Damages to Water
Pipes Rejected.
To move or not to move.

To move or not to move.
That was the question before the
city commissioners this morning. The
more or less movable subject under
discussion was that venerable stru-
ture known as Potwin. station. The
large and enthusiastic delegation
General Hughes, held that the danger
of traffic accidents on the dead man s
curve could be obviated by moving
the station a rod or more to the west
ward. A lot of eloquence was ex-
pended on the proposition, both by the
Troutman-HugheS delegation and
Captain Pat Coney, attorney for the
defense of the Potwin landmark. He
necessitate the chopping down of an
elm tree, and that would offend the
Potwin postmaster. Albert Patten, SUI
perintendent of the street railway, adj
mitted that he didn't care Whoop
about it. but suggested a way to com
promise by moving the station only a
short distance west, so that it would
not obstruct the view on the curved
adopted by the commissioners. The
petitioners who asked for the change
agreed to pay the expense, and every
one seemed fairly well satisfied.
Time. two hours and several minutes.
No Change in short Alley.
petition to vacate a short alley
between Sixth, Horn and West streets,
was met by another petition OF equal
weight and against the proposition,
and il was lost. The claim of G.
Burroughs who suffered a loss through
freezing water pipes, was rejected
upon advice of the city attorney. who
held that the failure of the water de-
partment to notify Mr.. Burroughs be-
fore grading Fillmore street and thus
exposing the pipes to the weather, did
not make the city liable for damages.
The claim has been pending for some
time and Mr. Burroughs insisted upon
some action. He got it, and will prob
ably bring suit against the city to col
lect.
DR.. Roby made another appeal to
the commissioners to stop the dump
ing of assorted refuse on Kansas ave
nue. and the Shunganunga creek rms
time it looks like he would get re-
suits Commissioner Stotts threatens
to fence that dumping ground, cover
up the refuse now on the tract with
dirt from street grades, md then ar
rest anyone who unloads manure or
Objectionable refuse in that locality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
CLUB DIDN'T ENDORSE cAPPER.
Officers of Fifth Ward Curtis.
Anthony Organization Deny Report.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
notice from the article in the To-
peka Daily Capital Saturday the 18th
of this month that the Fifth ward
colored political club has passed res
olutfons endorsing Arthur Capper for
governor, commenting on the COM
potency and executive ability of said
aspirant and also claiming that they
have weighed the claims of all candi-
dates and they find that he is the only
material of substantial character in
the race. We further notice the
names of J. H. North, Sec; c. e.
Jackson, pres; V. Washington and H
Searcie, executive committee, and we
protest against the same being used
to extort money for individual pur-
poses.
However, we are connected with
the Curtis and Anthony Fifth ward
political club of the Third precinct,
and the purpose and object of our
organization is to use every means
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
Farmers Are Excused to Pre-.
vent Crop Shortage.
Judge WhitcOmb Will Not Take
Them From Fields.
MILLS TRIED FIRST
He Inquired Time of Day and
Took Watch.
Judge Dana to Announce New
Jury Soon.

Hard luck stories from a dozen husky
farmers was the feature today of the
opening of the April term of the district
court in Judge Whitcomb's division.
And the call of the plow was always
good for dismissal from active jury SER
vice for the men who have a corn crop
to plant.
An hour before time for court to con-
vene the farmer jurors held whispered
conversations in the corridors of the
court house. Then they unburdened
their troubles to the court and Judge
Whitcomb lent a sympathetic ear. He
was not anxious to assume the respon-
sibility of a shortage in Shawnee coun-
tvs crop this fall and the ruralists
breatlled easier An hour later all of
them were on their way home and it is
up to the men in town to guess on the
merits of the cases on the heavy Grim
inal docket which faces the second
division.
Bert Mills was the first person to face
the new jury on a criminal charge. His
troubles were we'll under way before
the noon hour and the new jurors will
exercise their first efforts at Mills ex-
pense. The man is charged with high
way robbery.
Last winter Mills met G. o. Hubbard
near the foot of East Seventh street.
Mills appeared to be a congenia1 soul
and when he asked Hubbard concern
ing the time of day, the farmer dragged
a valuable gold watch from his pocket.
Three seconds later Hubbard saw his
time piece following Mills down the
street at a clip that was in violation of
speed ordinances. With the assistance
of a half dozen policemen, Hubbard re-
covered his watch and on Mills expla-
nation of the little joke depends his
chances of a trip to Lansing.
Frank Hunter will be tried this after
noon, provided there are no delays in
the Mills case. Hunter is charged with
larceny from dwelling. 1t is charged
that Hunter entered the home of Mrs.
H. E. Freeman, 205 Jackson street, IN
December last year. Arthur and Robert
Chism, who were staying at the home,
payed the penalty for Hunters social
call. When Hunter left the house, via
an open window, a IS pair of shoes and
an IS coat disappeared.
1t is probable that the tr4al of the
criminal docket will occupy the atten-
ton of the jury for an entire month.
In addition to many liquor cases, are
one murder case and many felony and
misdemeanor charges for the court and
jury to wrestle before disposing Of the
docket Then comes an array of civil
cases that will hold the attention of the
jury until sometime in June
Judge Dana has not as vet summoned
the jury for the first division assign
ments. He is spending the week on
civil actions and today heard another
chapter of the Hanchette peroxide case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
CRITICAL STAGE.
Past Experience With Cuba Is Called
to Mind.

Washington, April 15.-The state de-
partment's forceful note to the con-
tending factions in Mexico, warning
them against any mistreatment OF
Americans is believed to have brought
the relations between the United
States and Mexico to the critical point
This is a fair deduction from past ex-
pertence and tradition of the state de-
partment, notably and recently in the
case of Cuba.
1t is recalled that such warning as
this preceded the Spanish and American
war eliminating in the famous mes
sage of President Mckinley which
referred to 'Intolerable conditions ex.
listing at our doorway" 1t still is
hoped and believed by administration
officials that Saturdays notes will have
a SOLDERING effect on the passions of the
factions and that it will not be nee
essary for the American government TO
consider drastic steps regarding Mex
leo.
This hope led to renewed assurances
from official quarters that there will be
no intervention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
HE WORKS FOR DAM.
Anthony Is Trying to Secure Passage
of Helpful Legislation.

Indications are that the bill in con-
gress permitting the Topeka CONNER
cial club to dam the Kaw river will
be passed. 1t has already passed the
senate, and it has received the en-
dorsement of the committee on inter-
state and foreign commerce.
A few days ago Congressman d. r.
Anthony addressed this letter to F. c.
Stevens of this committee. 1t read:
81 am attaching hereto a copy of
the bill H. r. 1873, which 1 have in
troduced to permit the construction
and maintenance of a dam or dams
across the Kansas river in western
Shawnee county or in Wabaunsee
county, Kansas. I understand a bill
similar to this has passed the senate
and L would appreciate it if you could
favorably report my bill. The Com
mercial club of Topeka is very much
interested in the project and any as
sistance you can render me in this
matter will be greatly appreciated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS.

A meeting of the pipe organ COM
mittee of the Commercial club was held
this noon
Erection of new George Seyhold
building at 1925 Kansas avenue has
commenced.
A plate glass window in the south
porto nof the J. c. Gordon building
has been broken, presumably by the
wind.
Indications are that the membership
of the Topeka Boosters and Rioters
club will reach the 1000 within two or
three days.
A reward of $50 has been offered by
the widow for the recovery of the BODY
of John Metty, who was drowned in the
Kaw March 10.
Scott Hopkins delivered an address
to the K. U. alumni, at Kansas City,
over the Bell telephone from the To-
peka Office Saturday night.
The exterior of the new tNo-story
building on West Tenth avenue, which
is being erected for the Royal Bakery
company, is nearly completed.
Washburn has decided to enter the
r-collegiate balloon race on June g.
They will use Topeka II, the big bal
loon of the Topeka Aero association.
The net receipts in connection with
the recent moving picture series We're
81 1856 Announcement to this effect
was made by Secretary j. VIII Kelley
today.
The Kilties band made hit" in To-
peka several years ago. 1t is expected
that the concerts by this musical or
ganization Saturday, May 4. will be well
attended. The proceeds will go towards
the pipe organ fund.
T large attendance is expected at
the $50 dinner at the Commercial
club Tuesday. Reservations should
be made Immediately. A Topeka"
menu will be served. That is Topeka
produce will be used entirely in the
feast.
If you want a chance at the $40
season pass given by the State Journal
to the closest guess on the paid attend
ance at the opening baseball game Fri
day you should get busy. No guesses
received after Wednesday will be con-
sidered.
A meeting of the Shawnee County
Medical society will be held tonight
at the Commercial club room. DIR.
P. II. Boughton of Lawrence will talk
on the "Prophylaxis of Typhoid" DR..
r. e. McVey will read a paper on
Herpes DR.. J. A. Crabb will give a
review of reason on medical litera-
ture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
FIRST SHOW FRIDAY.
Lew NatllansOn VIII Initial Auditor
ium Series.

A series of auditorium picture
shows will be inaugurated next Fri
day by Lew Williamson, manager of
the Best and Cozy theaters. This was
decided today at a meeting of the
pipe organ committee of the CONNER
cial club under w. w. Webb.
Sixty-five per cent of the proceeds
according to the offer made by Mr..
Williamson, will go towards the pipe
organ show. while the picture show
man will keep 35 per cent as his share
of the receipts. Other show men will
undoubtedly put on entertainm ents
on uscceeding weeks. The admission
price will be 10 cents.
Williamson announced that he will
show 5000 feet of film, 5000 of
which will depict in graphic style the
military maneuvers at FIT. Riley. It
is possible that a military band will
be present to play the proper accom-
paniment.
The members of the pipe organ
committee present at the meeting
were: w. w. Webb, James A. Trout
man. Roy Bone, S. J. Hodgins, Ber-
nard Crosby, J. Will Kelley. Marco
Morrow, E. J. Overton and ]. L. Vim
cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
STRANG TO new YORK
Goes to Sec Mckinley About Line to
Topeka.

Kansas City, April 15.-W. B.
Strang. president of the Missouri &
Kansas Interurban Railway company,
has gone to New York. A deal is on
to extend the line from Olathe, the
terminus of the line, to Topeka. The
road probably will be taken over by
the Mckinley interests.
Representatives of the Mckinley
company, English capitalists and 9TH
ers have been in Kansas City during
the last ten days inspecting the pres
ent holdings of the company with a
view of perfecting consolidation and
extension.
The deal with the Mckinley inter
ests, possibly embracing European
capital, probably will be consummated
by President Strang on his trip to New
York.
This is in line with the story print
ed in the State Journal last week in
which facts about the extension of the
Vinewood line to Lawrence were
printed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
MEET FANS WEDNESDAY
Dale Gear Meeting Is Postponed
From Tuesday Night.

Dale Gear and a number of the
Kaws will tell the local fans of their
southern experience at general
meeting of the baseball enthusias SITS
Commercial club. The meeting was
formerly slated for Tuesday night.
Those who have not met the new
baseball manager will have the OPP
portunity to do so on this occasion.
Gear is desiring to get acquainted
with the fans.
The sale of the SO booklets of tick
cts admitting to the park and grand
stand has commenced. Wednesday
night all of those who took out Boost
er club buttons to sell are requested
to report on the same. Those who
have sold al their buttons may pro-
cure an ew supply from George God
frey Moore or Charles Joslin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

bus, Schuyler, North Bend and FIRE.
mont. Late IN the afternoon Omaha
will be reached and an address given
at the auditorium
During the night Colonel Roozs-
veIt's private car Will proceed TO Ne
braska City, where the second days
program will be opened.
Nearly a dozen towns in the south
ern part Of the state Will be visited,
including Beatrice and Falls City.
Lincoln is last on the list. set
speech being made at the auditorium
there. Colonel Roosevelt goes from
Nebraska TO Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

to the institution is sIs0,00O Eu-
gene F. BUTLER, president of the bank,
and Frank J. Braud, former assist
ant cashier, who also were arrested,
have been released on bond.
The bank was ordered closed last
night. Police are on guard keeping
back lcng lines of depositors who are
clamoring for their deposits
Some estimates place the loss the
bank will sustain as between $780,
900 and 100000. The company had
a capital of 100000, reported de-
posits of S1.413.569 and reported re-
sources of $2,O39,67o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
PURE FOODS AND sUNDR1Es

Wheat. Germ. Breakfast
Food (made in Topeka)
an economical and delight
full cereal food, put up in
lb. sacks .25c
Graham Flour, made in the
old fashioned way from
our. 912 N
sack SOC
Pure Bran, put up clean
for particular people, per
sack Csc
Oatflakes Gin bulk), Z lbs.
for Csc
Cocoanut, shredded. in bulk,
Id. 1Sc
Oil Sardines, imported. pack
ed in pure olive oil. per
can 1Oc
Maple Sugar. pure, the real
article, per lb. -. 2Oc
Queen Olives, short of. Jars,
per jar. .........2 Csc
New Dates. 2 lbs. for. .15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

Vinegar, pure cider, per gall
Matches, a good quality 81
lent match. sc boxes,
AOE lOc
Figs from California, 2 zoe
phSS. 10c
Crackers, the very best quail
ity small Soda Crackers,
about 90 lbs.
to the box ..$1.25
Takoma Biscuit, six sc pack
ages :. Csc
Pearl White Soap, a high
grade white laundry soap,
bars 2oc
Flour, Queen of Tampa"
high patent. As H., $40
Sorghum, pure Country,
(bring your jug.) gal. soc
Sugar, best cane granulated,
II lbs. for ST. 90
Chocolate Runk1e's 20c cake.
Y lb. size $500. 15o
Milk. sc cans, for. 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
HIS NEBRASKA DATES
Col. Roosevelt Will Open in Nebraska
on Wednesday.

Omaha, April 15.-Former Presi-
dent Roosevelt's itinerary in Ne
braska was made public today by Me-
dill Mccormick of Chicago, who re-
Gently opened Roosevelt headquarters
here. Colonel Roosevelt will begin
his two days speaking tour Wednes-
day, April II, at Hastings. His first
days program will include Grand
Island, Central City, Clarke. Column
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

TO pay Knox $500 for the right of building
ana water main through the property.
II was agreed also to give the property
1ree water. When the city purchased the
company the money was deposited with
the city treasurer. Now that the estate
ls being settled, the attorneys want the
SSVU- NO action was taken by the city
commissioners this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
OWES BANK $4,000
The Chairman of the Finance Conn
nnittee Is Under Arrest.

New Orleans, April 15.-Joseph H
Gon1ila, chairman of the finance COM
1rlittee of the Teutonia Bank and
Trust company, under arrest with
other officials accused of having
sworn to false statements as to the
banks condition, admitted to the au-
thorities today that his Indebtedness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

Attorneys for the John D. Knox estate
put in a claim before the board of city
commissioners this morning for $500 which
they claimed was due the estate for the
use of water main right of way through
the property. Before the city bought the
waterwcrks, the old company agreed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
MEATS. FRESH. CURED

Catfish-Fresh, per ID Use
Sausage-Fresh link, 10 .1Oc
Bacon-A good quality, by
the strip, ID $1,000. 15c
MackeraI, nice and bright 1Oc
White Fish, salt, Id. for 25c
Lard, pure hog lard, ID. lie
Hooks, DRY Salt" Id. sc
Hamburg Steak, ground from
fresh beef, lb. 1Oc
Rib Roasts of Beef, cut frHom
quality beef. Id. 1850. 15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

Shoulder Roasts - Sweet,
fresh meat, ID 1Oc
Plate BoiI-Tender young
beef, 10. &C
California Hams-These are
cured splendidly, Id lie
Compound-Put up by Cud-
ahy, 10. ........... &c
Racon-Especially nice; by
the strip, s to 10 TBS,
ID. 1Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
FRUITS. DRIED, FRESH

-MuscatelS; grown
in California, lbs. Csc
White Raisins-They are
seedless, delicious fruit,
10. %Oc
Peaches - Fine bIeached
fruit; nice large hales';
I'D. loc
Fine large Oranges-doz. acc
Oranges, small navels, d.. 1Sc
Apricots-High quality; nice
size and color, fb zoe
Apples - Evaporated; free
from core; 10 ..-.. lac
Grape Fruit-Extra quality;
Florida grown; each. 15c
Oranges - Medium sized;
good juicy fruit; Ia for 1Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15

honest and legitimate to insure the
reelection of Curtis for the q. s. sem
ate and Anthony for congress We
are for Taft for president, first, last
and all the time.
c. A. JACKSON, Pres.
]. H. NORTH
V. WASHINGTON
H. SEARCIE,
Curtis & Anthony 9Th Ward Political
Club Executive Com.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-15
FREE SOUVENIR.
IDEAL BAKERY

Tho Place That's Different.
l21 West Sixth st. Phones fos
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-17

iron circle used on some presses to
force the head to place Is usually in
the way of the operator. a single wood
en- block extending crossways of the
head being far more convenient
Remove the Fruit From the Orchard.
The fruit should be transferred from
tree TO storage as rapidly as possible.
II the picking Is TO be done In the
orchard. the fruit should be picked
and placed directly upon the packing
table. Never place 1t in piles upon
the ground. to be packed later. This
not only entails an extra handling and
increased cost. but gives the fruit a
dull. dead appearance and seriously
impairs Its keeping qualities. When
the packing is done In the storage or
packing house the fruit should be haul.
ed directly to the building as soon as
picked. In this case II is we'll to let Il
cool over night before packing.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-17
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER.

A large per cent OF the farmers OF
West Virginia use the 1871 type which
sells from $500 to $4,000 per ton.
Why this particular type OF fertilizer
finds such a widespread seal 10 not
easily accounted for except that most
men buy fertilizers not at so much per
pound OF plant food. A 1872 fertilizer
means one which contains 20 pounds
OF ammonia. 16O pounds Of phosphoric
acid and 40 pounds OF potash per ton.
The amount Of phosphoric acid In
the above fertilizer Is relatively high
and since crops are greatly benefited
by the use OF phosphoric acid, the
farmer thinks he has received good re-
turns for every dollar he invested.
The question is whether or not, In
most cases. the phosphorlc acid. II
used alone. would not have given as
large returns as all three.
The best farmers are taking care
OF the nitrogen supply by growing
clover. alfalfa, or soy beans and by
supplying barnyard manure. They
buy phosphoric acid and potash and re-
ceive profitable returns from It. Nit
rogen. TO be purchased and use at q
profit. must be obtained at the right
price and not at two or three times
its worth as is generally the case In
the 1872 type.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE.
West Virginia University
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-17

face against which the head may
press. This operation is known as
failing" The barrel should be filed
an inch or more above the chime, to
allow for shrinkage and to tighten the
fruit In the barrel when the head Is
pressed into position.
PaperIno the Barrel.
A circle OF plain white or laced pa
per placed in the bottom OF a barrel
before the facers are laid will add
greatly to Its attractiveness. II In ad-
dition a layer OF corrugated paper or
an excelsior pad is placed under each
head II greatly dlminlshes bruising.
The expense is slight, laced paper
costing about Sc per thousand. and
corrugated paper Sc to IS. small items
that greatly increase the effectiveness
OF the package.
Barrel Press.
Several types OF screw and lever
presses are on the market. The requi
sites OF a good press are strength. dur
ability. power. simplicity and compact
ness. The lever presses are more
rapid to operate than the screw type,
which is being used less and less. The