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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
TURNED ON The GAS.
Mother and Daughter Found Dead
From AsphyXiation.

San Francisco, March 25.-"Cre-
mate the remains of my daughter and
myself and deposit the ashes in the
same casket. 1 have kissed her good
night and will now turn on the gas.
I am sick and without relatives and
cannot leave my daughter to the mercy
of the world When Coroner Leland
opened his mail today he found the
above message and upon investigation
discovered Mrs. A. Morse of Chicago
and her Is year old daughter Ethel
dead from asphyxiation in an apart
ment house. The woman had mailed
the letter Saturday. It is believed the
death occurred that night. Mrs. Morse
left no Chicago address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
MONEY FOR BUREAU.
Plenty Has Been Raised to Establish
1t, Lux Says.

I'VE now have enough money in
sight," said Samuel Lux, chairman Of
the finance committee of the Jobbers
and Manufacturers associa lion, today,
Ito establish a traffic bureau with an
expert man in charge.
However, as we should have two
men to handle the work we are go
ing ahead to raise a larger sum. While
we are having a bureau we might as
well have one that is effective We
have been encouraged to believe that
a certain business interest will come
into the organization. If they do so
we expect to be able to get all the
jobbing and manufacturing firms in
the city in the bureau as well as many
other business firms"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
WILL SHOW PHOTOS.
Make Arrangements for Exhibit at
Central Y. NJ. G. A.

A free photographic exhibit will be
held at the Central Y. NJ. c. A. from
Wednesday evening until Friday even
ing of this week inclusive. This will be
done to create interest in the Y. NJ. G..
A. building in connection with a MEM
5ership campaign which will be con-
iucted in the near future.
The professional photographers of
Topeka will be represented. No anna
teur work will be seen. Portrait pho
Biography will be a feature of the ex-
aibit. Among others will be a portrait
IF Gilbert Hubbard, lecturer and writer
Who was here recently and who was
photographed by Helen /. Francis, vice
president of the Kansas State Photo
graphers' association. Prominent local
people will also appear in Photographic
art Mrs. Francis and J. p. Colville,
ire making the arrangements. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
SHOT THE WAITER.
Bar Keeper Said He Wanted to Put
Life Into Him.

Chicago, March 25.="He was get
ting lazy and I just wanted to scare a
little life into him. 1 didn't mean to
shoot him.
This is what William Robinson, son
of Wabash avenue saloonkeeper,
told the police after he had shot and
killed Albert Gehrig, a waiter, en-
ployed in the place.
Gehring was carrying drinks to
men and women in the rear room of
the saloon when he was ordered to
step hVelier" by young Robinson.
Gehring failed to obey and Robinson
picked up a revolver and fired. The
bullet pierced Gehrig's heart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
Some Suggestive Items

Syrup, No. 10, Yellow Syrup, pail 35c
Syrup, No. 10, White Syrup, pail Zoe
Lima Beans, hand picked, ID. go. 1Oc
Fresh Cocoanuts, large size, each &c
Breakfast Food, made by Shawnee
Milling Co., in lb. sacks. 25c
Fresh Eggs, we guarantee them, dz.2Oc
The Best Creamery Butter, plain
wrappers, h. .-.....-.---. Bic
Macaroni in dust proof pkgs. pack
ages, for loo
Sour Pickles. good quality, gal. soc
Potatoes, smooth Northern, PIX. 4Oc
Wolff's Stick Chilli, Id. zoe
Cabbage, nice new heads, lb. &c
Beans, hand picked, 4 II lbs. for 25c
Ginger Snaps, 10c quality for Id. &c
Coffee, Mrs. Rorer's brand, Id.
package soc
Candy. pure sugar Stick, 15c value, Id.
for lOc
Starch. in bulk. good laundry starch,
Apples, No. 10 can (called gallon)
per can &c
Baked Beans, with tomato sauce) 10c
value, 2 cans 1oc
Mince Meat, Diamond c Brand, 10c
packages, 2 for .15c
20 pounds Sugar $1.OO
Best Cane GRADUATED where you
leave an order amounting to $5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
BOILER PLATE" TRUST
Is What Congressman Taggart Calls
Omaha Concern.

Washington, March 25.-Charging
a boiler plate" printing trust exists,
Representative Taggart of Kansas,
Democrat, offered a resolution in the
house today for a congressional in
vestigation into the Western News
paper Union of Omaha, Neb., which
furnished patent insides'' matter for
small weekly newspapers.
Mr.. Taggart charged the Omaha
concern was resorting to unlawful
means to drive out of business the
Publishers Newspaper Union of KAN
sas City. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
PETS FOLLOW BOY.
Owners Insist He Helps Them
Reach a Decision.
ROIIie Cuff Will Go to School
ut Hutchinson.
One William goat.
One val11a HE dog

One valuable dog
One dozen fancy chickens.
Eleven pairs of pigeons
That is the record of Rollie CluH, an
East side boy who will go to the re-
forrnatory at Hutchinson because of the
inclination of birds and animals to fol-
low him away from the domicile OF
their owners. His influence on them
seems to be improper. So, in order that
the beasts and fowls may remain at
horne and not be affected by the wan
derIust the court will send Rollie away
to school at Hutchinson.
Cluff is a good sized youngster for
his age He has long caused the OIL
GERS and owners of every living thing
considerable worry although, outside
his fondness for things not his own
he is not bad sort of boy. He makes
no effort to- dispose of things he steals.
He seems to take them in order to nave
them near him. He is a bright boy,
and of average intelligence
His first trouble occurred when
goat, the property of another. adopted
him as master. The owner of the goat
claimed that Rollie used coercion in
assisting the goat to arrive at choice
of guardians. The same was true Of
the chickens, and dog. And the theft
of the pigeons caused the decision TO
lock him up. The birds were the prop
erty of George Helwig.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
STATE RESTS ITS CASE
Crawford Case Probably VIII Reach
Jury Wednesday.

New Orleans. March 25.=The state
today closed its case against Annie
Crawford on trial accused of the muir
der of her sister Eiize The states
final proof consisted of letters written
by Ellie a, day or two before she died
showing her as having been in a happy
frame of mind. This is testimony
aimed to controVert the defense's con-
tention that Ellie had been morose
prior to her death and that she COM
mitted suicide. Probably the defense
will employ much of tomorrow in
completing it's evidence and the case
reach the jury Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
END OF PACKERS CASE
1t Is Expected to Go to the Jury This
Afternoon.

Chicago, March 25.-That Armour
& Company, Swift & Company and
Norris q Company have today just
as effective a monopoly of the meat
business as though their proposed
billion dollar combine" had been
created, was the contention in sub
stance of Attorney Buffers closing
argument for the government in it's
antitrust suit against the Chicago
packers.
The recovery of Juror Bucklin per-
mitted the resumption of the trial to-
day. It is expected the case will be
in the jurys hands this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The numerically superior insurrecto
force seems to have the federals sur
rounded. Soldiers of both sides are
nearly exhausted as this is the fourth
day of the battle. Water and food are
scarce and the hot sun and dust add
to the severity of the strain. During
the night another trainload of men re-
inforced the insurrectos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
TOO MUCH MONEY.
Gov. Dix Objects to 100000 Appro-
priation for Worlds Fair.

Albany. March 25.-The bill pro-
vidine for commission to represent
New York state at the Panama ex-
position in 1915 at San Francisco ana
appropriating 100000 does not meet
with the approval of Governor DlA-
The governor does not beHeVe ths.I
s,,ct an amount should be appropri-
ated now, as the exposition does not
open for three years. The measure
has passed the legislature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Coffees in bulk, fresh roasted 10. nc
zoe ana ..-..-.....--.. SOC
English Walnuts, big fine kernels. 3
lbs. for .......... .......... .35c
White Rose Soap, 10 large bars. 25c
Pearl, White Soap, a fine white laun-
dry soap, bars for. ........2 csc
CranberIies, good size and color, lb.
LOT loo
Lemons, fancy California, small size.
doz. ..... f5C
Hominy, large cans, 10c value, 4 cans
LUZ o - slC
Pepper, ground. pure goods. 10. =. zoe
Flour. Queen of Tampa, As Id sack.
AAi7h DcetGtib . e . W
Apple Butter, Heinz, stone jar. 35c
Vinegar, pure cider. per gal. 49,. 23c
Pancake Flour. Young America, 2
phSS. = 9. lac
Canned Milk, Globe, sc cans for &c
Canned Corn, good standard quality.
doz. ........ $50
3 dozen case ST 60
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Fog the theft of 40 cents from the home
of a Paramore street widow Moiiis
F,noch must spend 30 days in the county
iaiI. Enoch pleaded guilty in Judge Car
ver's court today to amended charge
of petit larceny. Last winter Enoch we .I .
to the home of Lozetta W1kefsoh a. 90
foarar,oro street The widow was not ar
home and Enoch entered the house, un-
locking the door with skeleton Key,
His search for valuables netteu 9usl ~
was arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

display will be arranged in Gemmell
hall, ready for the public at o'clock
Wednesday evening. The photos will
also be on display at 2;3O o'clock
Thursday and Friday afternoons. The
exhibit will close Friday evening
year ago in connection with a
membership campaign electrical goods
were displayed at the building. The
idea is to each year make a showing
of Topeka arts and industries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
RIVERS ARE FALLING.
Snowfall at Kansas City Amounted
to % Inches.

Kansas City, March 25.-In spite of
the fact that 25 inches of snow fell
here within 4S hours, breaking all pre-
vious records, of the weather bureau
and a balny temperature caused a
general thaw to begin today, the riv
ers are falling here.
Both rivers fell about tenths of
a foot in the last "a hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Word has been received here of the
death of Thomas Crabb, aged IS years
in Lebanon, Kan. Mr.. Crabb lived at
2040 Bolles avenue in Topeka but has
been spending the winter with his son
Bert at Lebanon. He suffered a stroke
of paralysis February % which caused
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
Steal ELK Teeth

Minneapolis, March 25.-Robbers
today blew the safe in a theater here
stealing collection of elk teeth, val
ued at $4,000 the property of w. F.
Gallagher, manager of the theater and
5000 in cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
BattIeship sinks a steamer.

Berlin March 25.-The battleship
Elyses collided with and sank the
Swedish coasting steamer Pollux in the
Skagerra between Norway and Jut-
land on March IS. The crew of the
Pollux were rescued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
FIGHTING RESUMED.
Mexican Force at Corralitos Is Sur
rounded by Rebels.

Jiminez, Mexico, March 25.=Fight-
ing between rebels and government
forces was resumed this morning in
the vicinity of the village of Corralitos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

A Topeka manufacturing firm had done
no advertising up to the time of the re-
cent Midwinter exposition. The eXposl-
ton gave the firm some publicity, ana
since that time the company has paid for
a small amount of newspaper advertising
The firm has done more business in To-
peka since the exposition than at any
previous time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Hazel Barnwell will have
charge of the expression department
of the Keep Smiling club. This new
department meets every Thursday
afternoon at the Y. w. C. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The buttons for the Topeka Rooters'
club an organization of baseball fans,
were ordered today, and George Godfrey
Moore. the chief rooter, will call an ex-
ecutive committee meeting for the last OF
the week. to arrange for the distribution
of the buttons at % cents each The but
tons will he Oh inches in diameter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The Youngest railroad president ~
America is o. l.. Dickinson, head OF tn 's
White Pass &c Yukon Railroad. Four ,tsSll
&c sfanopraDher on the Burlington oee
pages AZ and 40 of the Dougherty Business
College catalog.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The members of the cast of the
senior play are, working hard every
afternoon upon their play, 1.-The
Junior which will be presented at
the Grand on April IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Don't fail to get our estimate on ina
lumber bill. j. B. Whelan x 60, ouEln
and santa Fe tracks. Phones soo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Rebecca Randall aged Sc years,
died Sunday at her home at 1926
Kansas avenue. The funeral was
held at o'clock today in Penwells
chapel. Interment in the Topeka GEM
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The third number of the High
School World was issued today, in
stead of last Friday, which was the
regular day for the publication. A
good story entitled by Proxy is the
feature of the issue, although there
are several good editorials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

ssWhy do you insist on keeping that man
as a member of your bridge club? He
plays a wretched game" That's the
point Each of us is always hoping that
he can he rung in as the other fellow s
partner -Washington Sta@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

George Cole, boy 10 years old, was ar
rested this morning by Detectives Con
SInff Tho stole a number of pigeons and
chickens. George cole was turned over
to Judge w. F. Schoch of the Juvenl1e
court Immediately after being arrested
narents and believes that his parents VIII
he successful in caring for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Paint is cheaper this year than last
Oil is cheaper. Lead is cheaper Lurps a,
tine is cheaper. Mixed paint is cheaper
orr 81 50 per gallon paint is a pure LIN
seed oil paint. j. K. Jones Paint Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
Madero's Brother Has measles

Ithaca, March 25.4E. E. Madero
brother of the president of Mexico
and sophomore in Cornell state col
lege, is in the infirmary suffering from
measles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Charles Mitchell will have charge OF
tho Ishers at the Auditorium picture
shows this week Among those who will
serve on the committee tonight are H. $
Putney s. J. Hodgins, Elon S. Clark, Al
bert T Reid and G.. D. McClasky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The Forensic club has taken charge
of the farces to be presented for the
benefit of the football team. Two farces
will be given, and Miss Irene Welchans
is coaching the productions. A def
mite date has as yet not been decided
upon, but it probably will take place
about the last week of April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Samuel T. Howe. chairman of the state
+ax commission, who has been very Ill
at his home from an attack of ind1ges-
ton. is better TO-DAY. He passed a GOOD
night last night and his symptoms wers
most encouraging this morning. MI
Howe vas taken i'll while out making tax
valuations eight days ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

]. T. Bell formerly with the Warren M.
Crosby company, has been appointed ~
manager in Topeka of the Mutual Bene-
fit Life Insurance Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Four basketball teams composed of
the girls of the Keep Smiling club
have been organized by Miss Williams,
the physical director of the high
school. ANY girl who has had one
year of physical training is eligible to
try for these teams. The teams have
been picked from the senior, the
junior, the subjunior and the sopho-
more classes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
EIrin Produce Market.

EIgin. March 25-The quotations COM
mittee of the Elgin butter board today
declared butter firm at 80 cents a pound.
output for the week 775.o00 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Robert NJ Thomas has been appointed
as a special agent for the Illinois Ll1e IN
surance Co. in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

c. NJ Roquette died Sunday in
Springfield, Mo. The body Will be
brought to Topeka and is due to ar
rive here Tuesday morning. The body
will be taken from the station to the
Topeka cemetery for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Mrs. S. w. Siler, aged IS years, died
Saturday night at st. Francis hospital.
The body was sent Sunday night to
Enid, Okla, for interment. Mrs. Siler
was the wife of S. w. Siler. a retired
banker of Enid. He was with her at
the time of death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
Two DeIegates for Taft

Two Delegates for Taft.
Marquette, Mich, March 25.-Re-
publicans of the Twelfth Michigan dis
trict at Ishpeming today elected two
delegates to the Chicago convention
and Instructed them for Taft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Horace Humphreys of the National no
tel. who sustained a, slight surgical oper
alton at Stormont hospital Saturday J
much improved today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

New crop Kentucky blue grass Just
in. Prices right. Zimmerman Seed Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
his death. He was the father OF DR..
j. a. Crabb Of 1878 Lane street.

Sarah L. Hurley. aged 50. died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. w.
Painter, at 1853 Kellam avenue in
Oakland, Sunday The funeral was
held at the residence at o'clock to-
day and the body will be shipped to
Ottawa in the morning for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Star Armour, THE ham what am"
smoked ham, best quality, juicy and
fresh, whole ham, Id. 1Sc
Prefer woIfrs. excellent quality.
made in Topeka, lb. ...-...... $50
Shoulder Roast of Beef, from young
quality cattle, lb. SC
Pot Roasts. splendid juicy meats. lb.9c
Hamburg. the kind we make our
selves. lb. Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Armour's Star Breakfast Bacon. the
breakfast meat, by the strip, III. csc
Breakfast Bacon, sliced moderate
thickness, Id. ........... .2Oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

New York, March 25--COF'F'EE-Rio
No z 1870. Futures closed steady. May
1884: July. 1885
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The debaters from four classes have
been chosen to take part in the inter-
class debates, which are now being
held before the Forensic club. The
representatives are as follows: Sopho-
more class, Charles Lyon and Joe Fay;
subjuniors, Leigh Carver and Abe Cor
don; juniors. Angelus Burch and Ran
dali Burrows; subscribers. Edwin Men
ninger. The first of these interclass
debates was held last Friday between
the sophomores and the subjuniors,
and resulted in victory for the
sophor1ores. This class will meet the
winner of the other two classes in a
debate which will be held before the
entire school at an early date.
A goodly number of aspirants for
the track team reported to Manager
Woodland this noon. There seems to
be some good material for a track
team this year, and practice will start
as soon as the weather permits. The
Washburn meet which will be held on
April g allows the high school to en-
ter in two events the mile and the
half mile relays, and a team will be
entered for each event. An interclass
meet will be held on May %. Pre-
liminary meets between the members
of each class will be held some time
before that and no one who does not
make a good showing then will be per-
mitted to contest in the big meet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Pure Lard. rendered, this is high
quality, ID. .... .1Oc
Leaf Lard, unrendered. nothing bet
ter, 10. ....--...... lie
Rib Boiling Beef. not too fat, ID. &c
Hog Livers. fresh each ..f dc
Link Sausage. fresh, 10c
Spare Ribs. smoked, ID. SC
Rib Roasts of Beef, fancy quality, lb.
Tor ..-..I+-. TIC
Spare Ribs good and meaty ......... Sc
Dry Salt Hooks, Id. ..........5c
lb. Toe
Breakfast Bacon. small strip, Id. lie
Fish Fresh, Halibut, Id. ........ 14c
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-18
New Poetry by Homer Greene

Homer Greene has emerged from
his poetical retirement of many
years and is again contributing verse
to leading periodicals and journals.
We reproduce three of his latest
poems in this issue: "Theudas"
which appeared recently in the New
York Tribune, THE Lost Leader"
and "At Armageddon" which were
published still more recently in the
New York Sun. Whether Mr.. Greene
has in mind certain political events
of the day is for the readers of the
verses to discover.
The poems have attracted wide
attention, have been extensively cop
led by the press, and Mr.. Greene has
received much commendation for
them, both in the public prints and
by private letters.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-09-18
NEGRO PROMOTED TO MAJOR.
Ftret of His Race to Attain That Rank
In the Regular Army.

In his promotion to the rank of mai
or. lust announced at the war depart
ment, Charles Young of the Ninth cav
airy, a negro, becomes the first man of
his race to attain that grade In the
regular army Of the United States.
Major Young is also the only negro
officer of the army who was graduated
from the military academy at West
Point
He has served with the Ninth cav
airy, Tenth cavalry and Twenty-fifth
infantry, all negro regiments, during
his entire service, with the exception
OF q years service in the Seventh cav
airy, a white regiment.
He is now attached to the American
legation at Monrovia, Liberia, and at
the request of the Liberian govern
ment has been permitted to assist in
the organization and instruction Of the
Lberian army. His record, 1t is said
at the war department, is without
blemish