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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

regular times for meeting and will be re-
CURED to meet regularly at those times.
A Topeka business man has had the
plans drawn for new flat building
As regards attendance this has been
one of the best of the season at the Ma
jestic theater.
The construction work on the new Royal
Bakery building on West Tenth avenue
has reached the second floor
Dr. S. J.. Crumbine will speak before
the members of the Baraca class of the
First n. E. church Sunday morning
The Federal Social Service association
of Topeka is about to make survey OF
the Industrial and tenement mousse eOAioi-
tons in Topeka,
"A business man stated today that Albert
NJ. Patten has intimated that the street
railway company will build no extensions
in the next season
There has been an abundant supply of
celery on the local markets this season
and it has been of excellent quality, but
the crop is now running snort.
DR.. NJ. f. Troxen, the new pastor OF
the First English Lutheran church, Firth
and Harrison streets, will prpeach both
morning and evening on Sunday
There is nothing the matter with
George Godfrey MooFe's Boosters CLUB,
said that gentleman today we expect
to have a great big club to root at base
ball games.
There were even those few weeks ago
who claimed that the Ad club was DEAD
but within the past month or six weeks
the organization has shown itself TO De
decidedly alive.
There is a plentiful supply of oranges
on the local market and they are sweet
and juicy and are selling at a remark
ably low figure. Excellent oranges are
selling at 121k and Is cents a dozen.
o. E. Walker, who has returned from
trip to the south says that he mas prac-
ticaIly enough money promised TO pur-
chase 25 monkeys for Gage park as soon
as the weather moderates considerably.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
DOLLEY SENDS WORD.
Notified Congressman of Action for
Primary.

| State Chairman ]. N. DoIley of the
| Republican state committee today
sent word to all the members of the
Kansas delegation at Washington of
| the state committee meeting to be
| held in Topeka next Thursday. He
also asks each of the congressman and
| senators for an expression of their
views on whether or not they favor a
presidential primary. He asks them to
send their answer by wire at the ex-
pense of the committee.
This checks the matter SQuarely up
| to the congressman, each of whom
controls the congressional committee
of his district and will decide the mat
ter in advance of whether the con-
gressionaI committees will hold con-
ventions or fall in with the state COM
mittee idea of a primary-always in
case the state committee decides for
a primary.
Mr.. Dclley also sent notice of the
committee meeting to each of the can
didateS for state offices and urges
their presence and opinion.
Il do not propose to assume re-
sponsibility for a primary in Kansas"
said Mr.. Dolley today. 81 want all the
county and state leaders to be pres
ent and decide the matter themselves
If a majority favor a primary, well
and good, if not then we will hold
convention. But / want all of them
on record-alI the party leaders and
candidates and congressman They
ought to all have voice in this i'm
portant matter and express them
selves in such manner that they will
be on record. The matter is of great
Importance to the party. The ques-
ton is, shall the delegates to the pres
idential convention be selected by
vote of the people or by the caucus
and convention system? I wanb all
the Republican leaders of the state to
express an opinion on this matter at
the committee meeting in Topeka
next Thursday afternoon. The matter
will be decided then"
The following is q copy of the let |
ter that Chairman Dolley sent to the
Kansas congressman today. expecting |
before next Thursday:
To Members of Congress.
My Dear Sir:-The Republican state |
central committee will meet at the |
knights and Ladies of Security hall, |
Topeka, Kan, Thursday, March IL, |
1912, at o. m. to discuss the time |
and place of holding a state CONVEX
ton to elect delegates to the Republi- |
can national convention at Chicago; |
also to determine whether said deic- |
gates shall be elected by statewide |
primary or by the caucus and con- |
vention system.
There appears to be a widespread |
demand for a statewide presidential |
preference primary whereby the voters |
will have an opportunity of expressing |
their choice by direct vote for the can |
didate for president.
am sure the entire state central |
committee will very deeply appreciate |
an expression from you by wire On TINS
question.
Trusting the committee will hear
from you promptly, 1 am sincerely |
yours.
J. N. DOLLEY, Chairman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
AGAIN WORM TURNS.
Husband Whose Wife Wouldn't Work
Excused for Leaving Her.

Chicago, March 9.-"My wife is
lazy" said Bruno Woskowski, when
arraigned on a charge of wife aban-
morning. he continued, Il have to
cook my own breakfast. Then L bathe
the baby and feed him. Afterward L
sweep up and start off. Then L do
have to cook my own supper and
make my own bed
Altogether" said Judge Goodnow'
you have found married life quite
job
Yep" replied Woskowski' moth
ing to do till tomorrow"
The case aginst him was dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
ROJAS LOOTS The BANK
Cleans Out the Vaults of Concern of
JuareZ.

Ell Paso. Texas, March 9.-Genera1
Roias has looted the Juarez branch of
the National Bank of Mexico of 10000
pesos which remained in it's vaults. This
was admitted by E. Fernandez Alfonso,
manager of the branch bank today
The work of opening the vaults began
Thursday and was completed last night.
The outer door of the vault was
wrenched off with crow-bars and the
inner door dynamited.
Rojas declares that the money be-
longs to the government and he is its
proper custodian.
This is denied by Alonso who is a
Spanish subject. Most of the funds of
the bank We're removed at the time the
garrison mutinied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
A Large Company Opens offices in
the City.

r. A. Hosey of the home office of
the Continental Casualty CO., of Chi
cago, ILL.,, is in the city to secure a
competent man to handle the COM
panys business. This is a rare oppor-
tunity for the proper man to secure a
paying proposition. AS long as no
body can tell when sickness or in
juries will happen, it is a good thing
for everybody to carry Health and
Accident Insurance, the Continental
Casualty Co., of Chicago is the largest
Health and Accident Insurance Co., in
the world, Income Insurance costs
only a few cents day. Don't doubt;
find OUT
Cali on, or write.
r. A HOSEY.
3O4 w. Sth ST. Phone Bell 27S9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
HE TALKS OF DUTY.
The President Discusses His Attitude
Toward Business,

Chicago, March 9.-President Taft in the
banquet room of the Union League club
discussed the attitude of the adninistra-
ton toward business.
TT is the duty OF the administration -
said the president, Ito conserve the pros
pertty of the country not only for the
business men but for those who are de-
pendent on prosperity for their daily
labor.
mo charge against me has made me
more sad than that which alleged that
the enforcement of the antitrust law has
injured business. 1 enforce the law be-
cause believe it good law and one
which will enable the government and
business to draw the line clearly and fix
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

New York. March 9.-The charge by
millionaire William E. D. Stokes. who
was shot at and wounded by Lillian
Graham and Ethel Conrad on June
z, that in the struggle which ensued
In the corridor a Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
expert delivered a death blow" over
the left kidney from which Stokes is
slowly dying, has excited much inter
est.
Jiu-Jitsu experts claim that in all
probability his statement is correct,
for it is a well known fact that the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
Masonic Funeral Notice.

There will be a special communica-
ton of Topeka Lodge No. II A F.
& A. NJ. at Masonic temple, Sunday,
March 10. at 1880 p. m. to attend the
funeral of Bro. c. NJ. Stockholm All
Master Masons invited to attend.
ERNEST R. SIMON, Master IT.
ELMER F. STRAIN, Master 81.
JAMES ALLEN, Master so.
JAMES NELSON, Master 225.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

death blow is possible and in such
cases death ensues very slowly.
Diagram drawn from life pose,
showing how by Jiu-Jitsu trick the
death blow is given to the victim.
1t consists of sharp upward twist
of the opponents arm which throws
the body forward in an arched posi-
ton which exposes the kidney directly
to the force of the blow delivered by
the right elbow of the expert. The
terrific impact ruptures the membrane
Of the organ and death ensues some
times after months Of suffering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Mrs. Rebecca J. Moore, aged 90.
died of paralysis at her home at 344
Chester avenue this morning. The
funeral will be held at the residence
at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The
body will be shipped to Garnett Mon
day for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
DEATHS and FUNERALS

Mrs. ]. r. Dutton died in Wichita
Friday. The body will be brought to
Topeka for interment and the funeral
Interment in the Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
TROOPS FOR TORREON
Four Trains Leave City of Mexico for
the Front.

Mexico City, March 9.-Four troop
trains are leaving here today for Tor
reon, carrying infantry, cavalry and
artillery, bringing the number of SOL
diers who have departed since yester-
day up to more than 1000. The gov
eminent asserts it has 5000 men in
the Torreon district. General ALBERT,
after repairing the railroad bridge at
Picardias, is said to have reached Tor
reon. Troops also are moving on that
place from Durango.
General Thevino, chief of the Mon
terey military zone, in an interview
revolution. He said throughout the
states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and
Tameulpas many persons are offer
ing their services in a national guard
corps. Four quick firing guns have
been placed in position at the treasury
department for the protection of the
reserves of the bullion in the vaults
Trust Will Go on Working.
Chihuahua, March Certain in
dependent mine owners of Mexico
smelter of the American Smelling
and Refining company will continue
to operate despite the revolution.
Some of the Independents already
have closed and others wish to do SO
because of shortage of supplies and
they desired that the big corporation
should do likewise. An official of the
latter telegraphed definitely today
tAat the corporation would continue
work.
Traffic Opening Up.
Ell Paso, March 9.-The coke and
coal destined to various plants of the
American Smelling and Refining
company which has been held up at
Juarez for three weeks, is being
south today. Orozco's desire
to use the cars for his campaign
against the City of Mexico accounts
for the sudden activity. Regular pas
senger train service from JuareZ and
Ell Paso to Chihuahua via Madero
and Pears will be inaugurated by the
Mexican Northwestern tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

where each stands. I hope the feeling
which prompted the charge has abated,
not because am afraid of 1t but because
am IN favor of reconciling business to
the limitations of law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Miss ETA Ellis of Omaha, Neb.,
originator of the system of music
teaching called keyboard harmony,
was in the city two days this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Aaron Kelley, aged 50, died of heart
failure at his home at 231 Chandler
street, this morning. The funeral
arrangem ents will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Miss Bessie Drury of Manhattan
and Mrs. Ralph Manley of saltwater,
and Mr.. Ralph Manley of Saltwater,
Ok. were married at the home Of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

brides sister, Mrs. John Irwin, at 1851
Pine street this afternoon. Only rel
atives of the couple were present
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Walquist of Manhattan, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Irwin and family, Mrs. NJ.
L. Manley the grooms mother, of
Manhattan, Mrs. Fred Flicker and
daughter Ester and son Wesley of
leave tonight for saltwater, Ok.
where they will make their future
home.
For loans on buildings under con-
struction see Better at New England
Building.
c. H. Browning has built a new
barn and is repairing the house at
1911 Kansas avenue. The Gabriel
streets, are furnishing the lumber and
cement.
The Topeka City Association OF
Graduate Nurses held its organization
meeting at Christ's hospital Thursday
March 7, electing the following Off
GERS: President, Mrs. Charles c.
Bailey; vice president, Miss Cole; sec
rotary, Miss Maude Hampton; treas
urer, Miss Josephine Dutton. The as
sociation will hold its meetings the
first Tuesday in each month at s p.
m. The first one, on April 2, to meet
at the home of the president, Mrs.
Bailey, 1875 Tyler street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

The funeral of Bruce Gardner, who
died at the state hospital Thursday
night, will be held at $3.50 O'Clock
Sunday in Penwell's chapel. Inter
ment in Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Lille Marten, aged 81 years, died at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Haverka, nine miles southeast of
the city Friday. The funeral will be
held at the home at 2 o'clock Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
FaiIure on ,ChanQc.

Failure on Change.
New York, March 9.-The stock ex
change firm of Connor & Co., ANNOUNCE
ed their suspension on the exchange to-
dav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

The Christian Endeavor of the First
Christian church will have their En-
deavor meeting Sunday evening at 6
o'clock. All are invited to attend
their special musical service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Two of Topeka's female jointists
drew sentence today in Judge Dana's
division of the district court. Both
pleaded guilty in January, when their
nuisance counts. Lille Jordan and
Mrs. Richardson, both colored, were
given so day Jail sentences by the
court and fined 800 and costs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

The body of Mrs Anna Nelson, who
died at her home at 322 Polk street
Thursday, was taken to Greenleaf to-
day. The funeral will be held at
Greenleaf Sunday and burial will be
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Mrs. Susan Belts, mother of J. B.
Belts and Granville Belts, died this
morning at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. James Ammo of Granville. She
was 90 years old. The funeral will be
held at the Granville M. E. church
at 2 O'Clock Sunday and interTnent in
the Granville cemetery. She is sur
vived by three sons and two daughters,
as follows: J. B. Belts, Granville
Belts, who is superintendent Of the
county poor farm; John Belts, Mrs.
Marguerite Billings, all of Topeka, and
Mrs. James Ammo of Granville, in
whose home she died. Mrs. Belts was
one of the pioneers of this section of
the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

The Christian Endeavor of the En-
glish Lutheran church will be led b,
the president, Mr.. Leland McAfee
Special music. All are welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

The funeral of Sophia Barber, col
ored, who died Thursday will be held
at the First African Baptist church at
1880 o'clock Sunday. Interment in
Mount Auburn cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Talk to W. J. Rickenbacher. He can
help you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Don't fail to get our estimate on that
Iumper DILL }. d. Whelan & Co, Fourth
and Santa Fe tracks Phones S65.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

For loans on buildings under con-
Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Sunday evening O'Clock dinner
Throop. Halls orchestra.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

The inquest over the body of an
unknown child found two weeks ago
in an alley near Fifth street is being
held this afternoon before coroner's
jury at the court house. The hear
ing was begun at 2 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Frank P. MCGUIRE, who is wanted
in Lawrence on grand larceny
charge, was arrested in Topeka FIJI
dav bv Sergeant Dan Garden. Off
GERS from Lawrence will take him to
Lawrence. today where he will be held
for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09

Owing to the impossibility of getting
out the full membership of the mem
bership committee of the Commercial
cluo this noon, meeting of the COM
mittee has been called by the chair
man, George Godfrey Moore, for nes.t
Tuesday noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-09
LOCAL MENTION.

Several Topekans will attend a re-
union in Lawrence next June of the
classes in the University of Kansas
from '73 to n inclusive A. c. Scott of
Oklahoma City and ]. H. Long of Chi
cago, former students of the institu-
t1on' are stirring up interest in the re-
union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
Class B.--Dairy.
Glass d..

Exhibitors under Is years OF age)
Ethel Snow, White Bread ..........
Ethel Snow, White cake, frosted $50. -
Ethel Snow, Fudge, 1-2 h.. 49,. .5O
Blanche Snow, Candy, other than -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
DEPT. FRUITS
Apples

I. D. Powers, Display of five winter, ~
varieties - = 90 %
Mrs. F. Gerber. Display OF Seedlings .z.uO
I. d. Powers, Largest Apple ..... 4. %
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
class B.-Drawn work s. Hemstitching

Mrs. John Herbert, Lunch Cloth, i 90
Mrs. P. M. Frye, Centerpiece 1871 90
Mary Ferber, Bureau Runner .75
Mrs D. w Davis, Table Cover ......1 90
Mrs. J. w. Cornelison, Pr. Towels .... 80
]. D. Powers. Spec Hernstitching -. rs
Mrs d w Davis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05

Della Huber. Lilies in pots. .......I.O0
Ms. F Gerber, Fuchias in pots ......1.0O
Ms. Z. Gerber, Display Cacti. .1.OO
Mrs. F. Gerber. Display Foliage Plants1 90
Martin Johnson ..... so
Theo. Young, Orange Tree Bearing
Frult ....................1. 90
]; s; ,Rounce. Display Coxcombs .....1. 90
z. Ihurper,. ............... so
Mrs. F. Gerber, Display Palms and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05

James Boals, ....a q
Mrs. K. N. Clapp, SHOPPING Bag ..... so
DEPT, 14.-MUsIC, FINE Arts AND Curl
OSITIES
Class A.-Paintings and Drawings
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
Glass B.-Pyrograph,
PRIZE WINNERS, RURAL.
SCHOOLS

Mrs r. n. Clapp, Specimen on wood 100
Mrs. K. N. Clapp, Collection ........ LOO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
class Cred Polled.
Glass K.-Grade Jerseys
Glass M.-Grade Holsteins

A. L. Leonard, Cow, 3 yrs. or over 30 %
w. w. Clark, Cow,2 yrs. & under 4 w
A. i. Leonard, 1850. .........o %
A. L. Leonard, Heifer calf. ....... .2.oo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
DEPT. S.-SHEEP.
Glass B.-CotSwoIdS

1st End
Dan Frier, Ram. 2yrs. or over 800 !. q
NJ L Lang Ram. VI. s under2 AGO :
nj. Lanebein Ram Lamb .........3 90
NJ. Langbein Eve, 2 yrs. or over '...4.oO . :
n. Langbein, Eve, / VI. & under2 400 :
NJ Iangbein, ..s''-'a 20 -
NJ. Langbein, Eve Lamb ...-.. .o.ou . =
NJ Langbein 1000. ..-.-.'.
Class C.-Shropshire Downs
I. Tollison, Ram, yrs, or over ...5.Oo .
Arthur Martin. Ram, 1 yr. & under 4 90
Chris Olson Ram lamb ........--.. "
Chris Olson. Eve. ? yrs. or over .4.uo .
Christ Olson, ...'''...o ~
Chris Olson, Eve lamb .............o.o W
Glass D.-oxford Downs
Chas. FedderIy. Ram, yrs. or over 800
c has Fedderly, Ram. ". s under2 400
Chas Fedderly, ........- ~ -
Chas. Fedderly, Eve. yrs. or over 400 .
c ilss. Fedderly. Eve. VI. & under ? 400
Chas. Fedderly. ......... $1,000.
Glass E.-Hampshire
Homer Bailey, Ram, 2yrs. or over 800
Glass p Graded BY PureIBred Reg. Sir
Arthur Martin, -Four ewes. ......... 500
Henry Straube, ..........-....... =.
DEPT. 4.-SWINE.
Glass A.-Poland China
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
Glass French
Class G.-English
Class I.-oriental Games and Bantans

w. w. Clark, Bantams, Cock ...... 80
w. w. Clark, Bantams, Hen ........ 30
Glass M.-Ducks
VIM Sorenson, Peln Duck ......... 30 .
VIM. SOrenSOn. 80" 70 -
Gustaf Samuel. Rouen Duck Drake 80
Gustav Samuel Duck -. so
VIM. Sorenson, Buff Orpingtons,
Drake - r.
VIM. Sorenson, DICK .oo
Glass N.-Geese
Gustaf Samuel, Toulouse Gander SO
Gustav Samuel Toulouse Goose 30
VIM. Sorenson, African Gander SO
VIM. Sorenson, African Goose .5o
VIM Sorenson, African SosIiin' NAE '2 5o
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
class P.-Grade Red Polled
class o.-Grade Guernsey
sweepstakes

]. II. Miller, Fat COW or steer :..... .5.oo
81. y. Suydam, Pure bred bull and 4 80
COWS or Heifers ...-........ 1U.oo
w l. Doe .... ..........
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-12-11
A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.

The ladies Of the Congregations
church feel highly elated over the lib
eral patronage accorded them at their
annual bazaar and chicken pie sup
per on Friday afternoon and evening,
AS a result of the bazaar. and supper.
the amount in the treasury of the so
ciety has been increased by nearly
two hundred dollars. The girls OF the
Kings Daughters, who conducted
candy booth in connection with the
bazaar, did land office business dur
ing the early hours of the evening
The ladies had made a large assort
ment OF aprons and fancy work, near
" all of which were sold at the ba'
,zaar. The article which were moi
sold were placed in charge ofN Mrs
A. B. Terril, at whose home they may
Re ms pected and purchased. A dele
cation Of fourteen Of the ladies from
Earlville. came on the afternoon tralI
TO partake in the annual social affair
returning home that evening. Ine
Earlyiue ladies present were Mes
danes Alex Prentice, NJ. v. Newcomb
John Wood, William Wood, l.. schall
er, Ida Gibbs, Charles Cruise, Geo
Heyer, Jennie Dickson, and her daugi
ter, Miss Mary Dickson; Miss, Alice
Cloud, Mrs. Dutton, and Mrs. WIN
Cattron.