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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
WILSON Will STICK.
He Will Not Resign the Governorship
of New Jersey.

Seagirt, Aug. 2.-Formal announcement
was made today by Governor Wilson that
he would not resign the governorship of
New Jersey during his campaign for the
presidency. The governor had kept his
mind open on this question ever since
the state, however, have urged him to fol-
low the precedent of Grover Cleveland
who was nominated for the presidency
but continued in the office of governor OF
New York.
Governor Wilson keenly is interested in
tee investigating the tax problem and the
efficiency of state affairs in New Jersey
and prominent Democrats have asked him
not to forsake his office unless called to Il
higher one
Governor Wilson gave some attention to
cratic committee. ]. E. Davis of WiSCon
sin secretly talked with the nominee, who
afterwards said the delay in organization
was due to the earnest desire of the cont
mittee to make preparations for the iii
vision of campaign labor.
Nearly two hundred letters were
ceived from California who signed them
selves former members of Champ Clark
league OF California. They declared they
would cheerfully abide by the decision of
the Baltimore convention. Many of the
letters contained campaign contributions.
ing his own name as swiftly as he couiC
while a negro stood by blotting a stream
of letters. No more rubber stamps sig
natures will go forth from the summer
capital. Governor Wilson said he hoped
to sign nearly every letter that passed
informed by newspaper dispatches that
his running mate, Governor Marshall OF
Indiana. would be here on Wednesday for
the notification ceremonies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02

ing on the merits of the case will come
before the entire court some time in
October, [ think. If we are right in
our contention, the Roosevelt electoral
candidates will not appear in the Re
publican column in the November
election. If we are wrong, and if the
Roosevelt electors receive the most
votes in the primaries next Tuesday,
then they will be given a place on the
Republican ticket. We have claimed
nothing in this fight except what ap-
peared TO be Taft's legal rights in the
primaries and will ask no more in the
election. If the courts hold against us,
we will bow to that decision. AS for
the decision in New York, am quite
well satisfied
Governor Stubbs declared the de-
cision was of vital Importance, though
not a real victory for the Roosevelt
following.
'sThis decision is very important. -
declared Governor Stubbs. 1T is also
important for every Roosevelt man to
go to the primaries next Tuesday and
vote for the Roosevelt electors, as the
vote in Kansas will be the best evil
dence of the views of Kansans on this
matter. I don't think it possible for
the supreme court to disfranchise a
state Jnd select it's electors When
ever the supreme court undertakes to
select electors for the states, it will
have little time for other business.
This decision. though, Will have no ef-
feet on the primaries. In my opinion
the Taft people didn't have a case and
the decision was the only thing the
court could do"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
POLITICAL GOSSIP
Waggener and Orr Truce Sue
ceeded by War.
Victims of Politics.
DAWSON and THE SLATE
General Discriminate
ed Against in Matter.
Judge Finley of Dodge City
Turns Down L. r.. for Taft.
DAWSON and THE SLATE

From Atchison county comes rumor
that Bale Waggener and Jim Orr
patron saints of Atchison county De-
nocracy-have disagreed and have for
gotten party harmony in seeking balm
for their own wounded feelings. 1t is
Orr who is wroth and he has traced
the source of his sorrows to Waggener
who says he knows nothing about it..
Some months ago Orr prepared him
self as a candidate for state senator
after having caused about 40 per cent
of the trouble in the house the previ-
Gus session. Orr had so thoroughly
esta ablished himself as a consistent and
worthy floor opponent of any Republ1-
can lawmaker who was looking for an
oratorical tangle, that he wanted to
try the game in the senate. So the
news went to Waggener- Now Wag-
gener realized that the Minnesota
surgeons were steadily removing mis-
most important internal machinery and
before the job was completed, he want
ed one more term in the senate. He
talked it over with Orr and the two
warhorses agreed. Orr politely said he
would step aside and wait till next
time and come back to the house in
January. Then Orr and Waggener
smoked another cigar, shook hands and
went their way, happy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
SUGAR BUSINESS PAYS
HaVemeyers Made S1295O,OOO on a
S5OO,OOO Investment.

San Francisco, Aug. 2.-Ownership
of one-half of the common stock of
the Western Sugar Refining company,
the John D. & A. E. Spreckels con-
Germ Of San Francisco, has netted the
Havemeyer interests in the American n
Sugar Refining company $12.95O, 900
dividends in the past 21 years For
all but two years of that time these
payments were made on an invest N ent
that represented only 100000. More
than $12.0O0,00O of the amount has
been paid since 1895. The first pay
ment of $4,000 was made on October
21, 1891. when the Havemeyers had
$1,000,000 sunk in the concern.
These facts were developed during
the hearing of the government suit to
dissolve the American Sugar Refining
company under the Sherman law as u
combination in restraint of trade. For
every dollar that the Havemeyers and
their associates got, the Spreckels and
their associates got dollar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02

three days with which to carry on a
fight. He's an artist at the Job.
"Only the other day." charged
Stubbs, zone of these men made the
statement that he is in this fight for
the money there is in it. Where is this
money coming from? 1t isn't coming
from the people of Kansas-it's COM
ing from east of the Mississippi river
from the big corporations and the
trusts who want to dominate this pri-
mary. That's where it's coming
FROM
Stubbs does not fear the ultimate
decision of the United States supreme
court in the Kansas electoral case. He
is being played in Kansas and in other
states by the regulars cannot be con-
Quoted in the courts and that the
courts will not override the will of the
voters.
II have faith that the supreme court
is going to do the square and honor
able thing in this NATTER said StubbS.
"They know the people are watching
them and the supreme court justices
are too sharp to be fooled by political
tricks. Some of our politicians may
stoop to dirty things in this fight, but
our United States supreme court-even
though a half dozen of its members
were appointed by Taft-wilI do the
honorable thing and be fair
William Allen White and Governor
preme court decision in the electoral
case in a telephone conversation today.
White was elated.
Everyone in Emporia is throwing
their hats in the air and won't let them
come down. White told the governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
THAT WRIT OF ERROR.
Dawson Explains Meaning of United
States Court Decision.

Shortly after $50 last night Attor-
ney General Dawson received this tele-
gram from Fred S. jackson and L. w.
Keplinger. who represented the Roose-
welt interests in the electoral case be-
fore the United States supreme court:
"Hon. John S. Dawson, Attorney Cen
eral, Topeka Kan.
injunction dissolved and further in
junction denied primary to proceed
with all electors on ballot. Court
grants writ of error, however, and Will
hear the case as to eligibility of Roose-
welt electors if chosen after primary
Rush printing!. S. Jackson L. w.
Keplinger."
Dawson Immediately sent this tele-
gram to all county clerks. instructing
them to proceed with the printing of
the Republican primary election bal
lots and names of the Roosevelt cleo
toral candidates:
"To All County Clerks. County Seats,
Kansas: Print all presidential electors
certified by secretary of state.-Jo ohm
S. Dawson, Attorney General
In discussing the decision from a
purely legal standpoint, Attorney Gen
eraI Dawson today made this state
ment. which explains not only the de-
cision, but the status of the case as
it is now presented:
"a writ of error is a writ issued
from a higher court to lower court,
directing the lower court to send up
TO the higher court the record of the
case which the lower court has decid-
ed in order that an examination may
he made of alleged errors in the judg-
ment of the court below, so that the
Judgment may be reversed, affirmed,
modified or corrected as justice may re-
quire.
I'm this elector case, on the show
ing made yesterday, the two justices
of the supreme court of the United
states thought that the case had
enough merit to be worth a full hear
ing upon briefs and arguments before
the whole supreme court, SO they grant
cd the writ of error, but they did
not see fit to interfere with the KAN
sas primary election at this time"
While neither the Roosevelt nor Taft
leaders in Topeka are inclined to view
the New York decision of yesterday as
a sweeping victory, they agree that IT
is a partial Roosevelt gain at least,
and that the real issues are still to be
determined. Backed by the Vande-
vanter-Pitney decision, to leave T. r.
electors on the primary ticket the
re osevelt forces will use every effort to
pol! the heaviest possible progressive
vote in Kansas next Tuesday and to
place the state in as strong a progress
sive light as possible.
None of the Taft leaders were in To-
peka today and such regulars as have
followed the case closely, were inclined
learn the full details of the New York
hearing of the electoral case. Fred t.
Stanley, Republican national commit
teeman from Kansas, is at his home in
Wichita over the telephone he stated
tiat the -Pitney decision
would have no material effect on the
situation in Kansas next November.
'4The -Pitney decision is
not a permanent victory for either
side" declared Stanley, land the hear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
DISPROVED
The HilleS Review of Chicago
Convention Evidence
Convincing That Taft's NOmi-
nation Honestly Obtained.

The alleged Fraud issue is the basis
unon which the Third party makes. it's
Foundation. The H1lles review of the
evidence at Chicago is considered as
convincing that Taft's nomination was
the deliberate judgment of a majority
Of the lawfully elected delegates at the
Chicago convention. To those who are
thus convinced the Roosevelt cry of
theft is pretense. In a review of
..The Fraud Issue" the able New York
Times has this to say of intense politi-
cal interest at this time:
Theodore Roosevelt is SO accustom-
ed to getting the worst of it in disputes
directly involving the issue of veracity
fippant disregard of Chairman Hilles'
review of the contested delegate cases
in the Chicago convention, showing
that the coloneTs cry of fraud, and
his assertions that the nomination was
stolen from him and given to Mr.. Taft
nv the thieves, are absolutely without
anv basis of fact. But among Mr..
Rooseyelt's close friends and supporters
there are men of good minds and good
morals. There are men who. we be-
lieve, would not knowingly lend their
support to a dishonest cause.
sfWhat are these men going to do
with Mr. Hilles' review of the evil
dence? Will they read it? Will they
consider with open minds the array
of facts he presents? There were 23s
contests against Taft delegates, of
which 164 were abandoned by the
Roosevelt party. leaving only "A to be
examined. These were found to be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
STUBS AROUSED
Governor Accuses Curtis of Ac-
tivity for President Taft.
Says Curtis, Mulvane, Smith
and Long Are Big Four.

Governor Stubbs is aroused over
what he terms IAN attempt to defeat
the will of the people through the
courts and declares that large sums
of money are being spent in Kansas
by the Taft forces to defeat the Roose-
Velt electoral candidates and other pro-
gressives. Stubbs does not stop there
He singles out his opponent, United
States Senator Charles Curtis, and in
sists that the senior senator is with
the forces who are protecting the rem
nant of the old machine in the state
AS Stuhbs sat in his office this morn
ing, he crumpled his already tattered
felt hat drove his fingers through his
locks of auburn hair and spoke right
from the heart. StubbS also made it
emphatic that he believed the regulars
are trying to steal the election in Kan
sas and he found especial pride in put
ting Curtis in the midst of the gang
ne says is plotting against the peo-
pie.
Charley Curtis, Chester 1. Long,
Fred Dumont Smith and Dave Null
vane," drawled Stubbs as he tugged at
his hat ARE trying to do through the
courts just what they did through the
Republican national committee in Chi
cago. They are trying to defeat the
will of the people in this primary and
to keep them from expressing a free
and untrammeledchoice for president.
want you to say that for me-say named
Charley Curtis. too-and that they are
trying to defeat the will of the people
in the selection of delegates, just as
they defeated the will of the people
in the selection of delegates to the ma
tional convention.
IT'S these four men-Curtis, Long,
Smith and Mulvane-who are standing
by the old hulk and skeleton of one
of the biggest and most tyrannical ma
chimes we ever had in the west" con-
tinued the governor. These men are
famous for their ability to raise money
to carry on a fight and they have
plenty of money for the fight in Kan
sas this year. It hasn't been so long
ago when Mulvane raised $4,000 in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
SAYS HE'S AFRAID
Roosevelt Declares Taft Did
Not Touch Live Issues
In His Speech Accepting the
Chicago Nomination.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 2.-'President
Iaft did not meet the lives issues in
MS speech accepting the Republican
nomination said Roosevelt today.
THE president confined himself large
ly to conservative utterances upon
general questions" Colonel Roosevelt
continued, "and seemed to be afraid
10 commit himself upon the questions
of the hour such as the collection of
Tolls on the Panama canal.''
me colonel said the speech was a
negative, conservative document which
talled to catch the spirit of the times.
colonel Roosevelt'S confession of
talth to be made in Chicago next
week is speech in which he saws he
takes more interest than any other he
has ever delivered.
Colonel Roosevelt said he did NOT
expect to have any more councils of
war at Sycamore Hill before going to
chicago sunday. Most of the men as
soc1ated with him, he said, are now
on their way to Chicago, and it is the
coloneFs intention to devote the re-
naming period to his family and to
outdoor recreation. Colonel Roosevelt
was told that Senator Dixon had sug-
yes! ed Tune later than Monday night,
which the colonel had selected for its
delivery, but the colonel said he wish
ed TO make his speech as early as con-
Venieat, and would insist upon deIiv-
eFIns II neIore the national progressive
platform was drafted.
HIS proposals, he believed, may be
regarded as ultra-radical in some
quarters and if the national Progress
s1ve convention is to nominate
MN and adopt a platform to go
with the ticket he wishes to have
his views known in detail beforehand,
SO that the convention may act in the
light of full knowledge of his posi-
ton.
In the past, as a member of the Re
publican party he said he had felt
that he must shape his personal ut
terances to conform with the position
of the party. With this restraint re-
moved he will father measures which
he feels, may give his supporters a
new conception of his position
1t is expected Roosevelt's speech will
be of much influence in shaping the
new party's platform and if it's princi-
pal provisions are Incorporated, the
speech will be printed in pamphlet
form and distributed broadcast over
the country as a campaign textbook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
GIVEN A GRILLINC
RosenthaI Murder Suspect Is
Put Through Third Degree.
Gang Attempted Rescue as He
Was Brought In.

New York, Aug. 2.-''Whitey'' Jack
Lewis, one of the four men accused OF
Rosenthal, was given third degree
grilling today to CLEAN further inter-
nation that would corroborate the
confessions of ''Bald Jack" Rose
Harry VaIlon and "Bridgie'' Weber.
that Police Lieutenant Becker sought
the death of Rosenthal.
Lewis, whose real name is Frank
Seid enshue, was picked up yesterday
on the station platform at F1elsch-
mans N Y, Just as he was ABOUT 10
take a train for the west. Lewis was
brought to this city today by Detec-
The trip to this city was without in in
cident until the train drew INTO th@
Weehawken terminal
There q band of six or seven East
eide eanSsters leaped over the gate
Ind started toward the train. Sndoenly
their eyes fell upon several headquar
ter's detectives who had been SEM
across the river to assist Detective
Harvey and they skunk back into the
Lewis said he was ON the point of
giving himself up as DE had heard the
police wanted him lie would not say
where he had been in hiding. He as
serted that he was out of the city at
+he time Rosentllal was shot TO death-
On Trail of Others.
Detectives, it is thought are on the
trail of other 'gun men" wanted in
the case. including Harry Horowltz-
otherwise "Gib, the Blood" and Louis
rosenberg, alias Lefty Louis Lefty
Louis is said to have been in Bos-
ton on Wednesday. District Attorney
whitman, when asked about the repor
that it was the bullet from Rosenberg
gun that killed Rosenthal remarked:
yves. I have heard that it was the
bullet from Lefty Louis gun that
killed RosenthaI, but that does not
lessen the crime of the others engag-
ed in the murder. They are equally
guilty with him. 1 am anxious to get
hold of all of them. They are dan
ger to the community"
Lefty Louis has reputation IN
gang land as a sure shot. He is vain
of his accomplishment. District AT
torney whitman is said to be keeping
under cover, several important wit
nesses whose evidence will go long
way in building up the case against
murderers.
lieutenant Becker still remains non
To all questions he re-
plies:
Il have nothing to say" He reads
everything in connection with the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02

petitors, but to the ownership of ore
reserves out of all proportion to its
output or requirements and to the
control and operation of common
liberal allowances obtained from
other concerns through inequitable
and inordinate terminal allowances
The business of production and
transportation should be absolutely
separate and distinct, and no indus
trial concern should be permitted to
own or operate an interstate carrier
The attorney general of the United
States and his subordinates should not
be permitted to exercise an absolute
discretion as to the institution of pro-
ceedingS under the act of July /,
1880, known as the Sherman anti
trust act, or other acts prohibiting
com com olnatlons in restraint of trade.
The parties injuriously affected by
such combinations should have acc ess
to the courts and the benefit of ade-
quate and sufficient remedies for
wrongs inflicted by such combina-
tions-"
Three Bills Endorsed.
The legislation recommended by the
majority consists of three bills. One
of them commonly known as the
Brandeis bill is designed to give an in
jured party the right to institute sait
to prevent the organization of a COM
b1natIon in restraint of trade. This
bill also transfers the burden of proof
to the defendant corporation to show
that it is a combination within 'rea-
sonable restraint of trade The bill
recommended by the committee mas
long been pending before congress,
having been introduced by Senator La
Toilette and Representative Lenroor.
Another bill would provide that "no
person who is engaged as an indIviG
ual or as a member of a partnership,
or as a director or other officer, or an
employee of a corporation, in the bus
mess, in whole or in part, of manu-
featuring or selling railroad cars or
locomotives, or railroad rails or strUC-
tural steel, or mining and selling coal
shall act as director or other officer
or employee of any railroad company
which conducts an interstate conf
merce business"
The third bill is intended to hit at
the system of interlocking directorates.
and would separate industrial from
railroad business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
BILLIARD IS BUSY.
Takes All His Time in Own Affairs
and Is Not Helping Others.

Mayor Billiard, candidate for gov
ernor, wants it known that he is not
entering any political territory outside
his own. He insists that he is busy
keeping his own back yard clean and
he has not time to assist others
Frequently 1 hear rumors of NV
reported affiliations with other can
didates," the mayor explained. 4
laugh at them. l am not siding in
with any other man running for Of
flee. 1 find that it takes all my time
to carry out the Billa~d-for- governor
campaign-in fact, 1 wish 1 had more
time to give to it,
The mayor is looking forward to
the ''eve of election" with perfect
calmneS..
Everything looks favorable" he
said. Reports every day indicate
that the campaign is gaining strength.
Only a few days more-and 1 could
mt wish for better prospects"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
RAIN IS COMING
Reno County Gets an Inch of
Water Today.
Storm General Over Western
Kansas Due Here Today.

Rain which is general although not
heaYy in the western and central sections
today and will likely continue for two
days. Hard rains are not expected al
though in the southwest section nearly an
men OF moisture is reported The local
fall at II O'Clock was only .O2 of an inch
Although the fall is not expected to be
heavy here there will be plenty of mois-
ture, the local weather bureau officers be-
heye, to relieve the drouthy condition
which row threatens crops. This condi
ton is expected to be general over the
eastern half of Kansas.
Kansas is getting what is believed to 'je
the fag end of the rains which caused
floods in Colorado two days ago. The
storm moved slowly eastward and reach
ed the western line of the state yesterday
There has also been unsettled weather m
the western part of Kansas most of this
week, rain having been reported every
day for four days. The fall, until today
light.
Hutchinson reports an inch of rain f II
Reno county. At o'clock today go of an
inch of rain had fallen at Dodge City and
rain was still falling. At Macksville the
fall at Concordia was lighter. only .12 of
an inch being reported at o'clock. LII
dications, however, were for more pre-
cipitation.
Good Rain at Hutchinson.
Hutchinson, Kan, Aug. "A inch of
rain fell here this morning. Rain is still
falling. The storm is moving east. Late
crops and the corn will be greatly bene-
fitted by the moisture.
Drop of % Degrees.
At two o'clock this afternoon the
government thermometer registered
% degrees lower than at the same
hour Thursday. The temperatures
are averaging II degrees below nor
NAL for this date. The rain fall up
to o'clock was .06 of an inch. In
dications are that conditions will con-
tinue to be unsettled in the next "A
hours, and light showers are predict
ed by the weatherman. Heavy rains
are reported in the western portion of
Kansas. The wind is blowing II miles
an hour from the east.
I,o17rIU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-02
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
HE BARS POLITICS
Poet of SierraS and Family Not
a United House.
He Is Democrat, Wife RepubIi-
can, Daughter Bull Moose.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 2.-Politics has
rent the home of Joaquin Miller, poet of
the Sierras, into three factions. Miller
being a lifelong Jacksonian, has regis
tered as q Democrat, Mrs. Miller as a
Republican of the Taft school while
Miss Juanita, the daughter, declares
herself an ardent admirer of Roosevelt.
The special registration deputy who
visited the poets home in the hills says
the national outlook is a forbidden sub
iect of family conversation.