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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
DEAL IS DECLARED OFF
No Occasion for Further Alarm About
Japanese in Mexico.

Washington, April 5.-President Taft
response to the Lodge resolution calling
for information regarding Japanese ne
gotiations for the purchase of land on
Magdalena Bay, in Lower California.
probably will not reach the senate until
next week and it is believed now that
before the information can be compiled
all danger of friction will have passed
The Lodge resolution, according to
q member of the senate foreign rela-
lions committee, grew out of the
knowledge that a company composed
largely of Japanese was on the eve of
purchasing 100000 acres of land, the
title of which is held by a Maine cor
poration known as the Charter Com
pany of Lower California.
The Japanese government never has
appeared to have any connection with
the negotiations but because the land
is practically worthless suspicion at
tached to the eagerness of the syndicate
to obtain it, and it was considered at
least the part of caution to prevent a
transfer which might involve complica-
lions in the future. : ready informa-
ton has been received indicating that
the negotiation is off and it is believed
there is no further ground for appre-
hension.
Senator Lodge was in conference with
the president today regarding the cor
respondence and it is said he is CO.
operating with the administration.
When sent to the senate, the cores
pondence will be accompanied by a
message from the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
TAFT WILL KEEP OUT.
VIII Have Nothing to Do With Any
State Platform.

Washington, April president Taft
let it be known today that he did not.
intend to have anything to do with the
framing of the platform of his party
in New York state. No official state
ment was made but inquirers were in
formed that the president had no in
tention of trying to inject his own
views in the party platform in New
York or any other state. Several lead
ers of the party in New York recent
ly have talked with the president about
the platform that will be presented to
the Rochester convention but he Is
understood to have refused to take
any part in the platform writing.
Senator Root is said to have been
asked to write a plank dealing with
the recall of judges and decisions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
II WILL nut Do
Senate Committee Reports
Steel Bill Adversely.
Would Reduce Protection Be-
low Margin Of Safety.
DATE FOR ITS CONSIDERATION
Will Discuss the Measure Week
After Next.
Minority Report to Be Made by
Democrats.
DATE FOR ITS CONSIDERATION

Washington, April 5.-An agree
ment to take up the house iron and
steel tariff revision bill by week after
next was reached in the senate today.
Senator Penrose presented the finance
committees adverse report on the bill
Senator Sinmo IONS, speaking for both
the majority and minority, said they
would cooperate to begin the consId-
Grafton of the measure at the. earliest
possible day.
Senator Simmons said the Demo-
cratic members of the finance commit
tee would file the minority report
The bill is denounced as iI1-advised
and unfortunate.
1t is declared its enactment would
reduce protection below the margin of
safety and tend to destroy one of the
most important industries of this coun-
try.
The committee contends that hear
ings of 245 different industrial con-
Germs of IS states showed a wide
spread opposition to the revision of
the present rates and that representa-
tives of 225 manufacturers of ma
chine tools testified that putting ma
chine tools on the free list would COM
pei the closing of their factories.
Among other reasons is cited the
absence of a report from the tariff
board on metals.
The report says the house ways and
means committees estimate that there
would be SEE, 100000 of increased i'm
portations annually, if correct, would
mean that foreign iron and steel pro-
ducts were to displace American
manufacturers in the domestic mar
ket. 1t added that even with the in
creased importations relied on by the
would be a deficit in revenues of more
400 000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
MERCY CASE NEAR END
Girls Attorney Makes Closing Argu-
Inent to the Jury.

Chicago, April 5.-'Esther Mercy
was dismissed from the University OF
Chicago to prevent an investigation OF
the disappearance of aigrettes from her
hat. She was wronged by this pow
erfuI institution and is entitled tc
damages
That was the statement made to-
day by Attorney Everett Jennings, Miss
Mercy's counsel, in his closing argu-
ment in her SANDER suit for 100000
against Marion Talbot. dean of wo-
men at the university.
Attorney Jennings referred to the
attacks made by Attorney Walker on
Miss Mercy.
MIR. Walker has villifed this girl
by charging her with ogiing and f1irt-
ing with you. gentlemen of the jury"
he said. You know that the charge
is untrue"
The case may go to the jury to-
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
AUTOMOBILES FOR YUKON.
Narrow Ones Could Be Used There in
the Winter Time.
RURAL SCHOOL CENTERS.

Automobiles of suitable construction
could be used in this country to ad-
vantage if more attention were given
| to the construction of roads, especially
for winter use. It has been claimed
by some that the automobile could not
be successfully used in a cold climate
like this because the gasoline would
CONCEAL, but local tests in the last
two years in all kinds of weather have
proved that theory incorrect, and also
that they can be used as successfully
here as in any other country, provided
slight changes be made in the cOnStruc-
ton of the machine and the roads,
Two years ago a large automobile
was used successfully during the winter
in Dawson and suitable country
roads. Last winter a company which
operates 330-mile stage line in win
ter between White Horse and Dawson,
tried an automobile, but it did not
prove satisfactory, as the automobile
gauge was much wider than that of the
sleds which they were using and the
sled track could not be used. The snow
fall in the Yukon basin between the
first of October and the last of April
usually about two feet-remains Oh
the ground until melted by the sun
in the spring. By midwinter the trank
is worn down in the snow by these
narrow gauge sleds until the banks Oh
making it ditncult if not impossible for
a wide gauge vehicle of any kind to
pass over the road.
There being no billiards. and little
wind in winter in the Yukon valley,
there are no snoWdrifts to contend with,
except on timberless ridges. The roads
usually have low and even grades and
were they of suitable width would be
we'll suited for motor vehicles. These
roads, or trails, were originally made
Is to "A inches wide to accommodate
the dog sled. When horses took the
place of dogs these trails were widen
ed to accommodate the "double-ender'
one horse sled. which is long and mar
row, with the runners turned up al
both ends to save reversing the sled.
which is difficult to do on such narrow
roads when turning back. In recent
years some of these roads have been
widened for the use of wagons in sun
mer, over which heavy loads are drawn
by two, four, and six horses.
If some enterprising motor vehicle
company would construct a motor car
of the width of the sled now in use
in this country, it. could be used to
great advantage throughout the whole
Yukon valley for speedy travel in con-
veying mails, passengers, and freight.
The time now occupied by stage be-
tween White Horse and Dawson is five
to eight days, with relay stages at 20
mile intervals, while an automobile
should make the journey at any time
in the year within two days.-Daily Con-
sular and Trade Reports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
COST OF A PRIMARY.
Sherman Spent 5000 Trying to Beat
ClIIom for Senator

Washington, April 5.-Charles G..
DAVIS. of Chicago, former comptroller
of the currency, contributed $4,000 of
the $4,000 primary campaign funds of
Lawrence Y. Sherman, Republican
candidate for United States senator,
against Senator Cullom of Illinois, ac-
cording to the report filed with the
senate today. The other contributors
included sherman $4,000; w. A. Ros-
enfield $1,000; James A. Patten, $500;
XII. Ames, $685.; Ebert Eads. $500;
Milton J. Foreman and "a friend, .
$3.50 each. Train service cost Sher-
man $2,876; advertising $2,397: hall
rentals 1898, and cigars 1926, the to-
tai expenses being 1899.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
wealthy Men on Jury.

New York, April 81 coroner's
jury of wealthy men, headed by Geo.
w Perkins, the financier, and includ-
ing George B. Corteiyou. former cab
met officer, was selected today to sit
at the inquest into the death of J.
Harry Lavelle, who was shot and kill
ed March % at the home of Benjamin
F. Jackson, who is charged with the
shooting Mr. Perkins at first asked
to be excused but later withdrew the
request and was selected foreman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

In a statement submitted to the county
board today, J. ]. Schenck, former coun-
ty attorney, makes settlement for $12S.50
claimed to be due the county in a recent
auditors report. OF this amount $103. so
was due from the district clerks office
and was collected by Schenck. The re-
naming SIS was charged against Schenck 6
personal account in fee cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
SIDNA ALLEN is SEEN.
Sheriff and BIoodhounds Again Take
Outlaws Trail.

Mount Airy, n. c.. April 5.-Sidna
Allen, hunted in connection with the
HillsviIle court house assassinations,
again was seen last night in the noun
tains II miles from here. Sheriff
HAYES of Surry county, with detectives
and bIoodhounds, started on his trail
today.
Shug Smith, reputable resident of
the mountains, telephoned to Sheriff
Haynes that Sidna Allen was at his
home last night for food.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
WILSON 20; CLARK 4.
Result of the Presidential Preference
Primary in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, April 5.-The returns from
Tuesdays election for delegates to the
national conventions indicate that Cover
nor Woodrow Wilson will have at least
twenty and Clark four delegates out of
% to be chosen
One independent delegate was elected
in the Fourth district and the returns
from the Fifth district give Clark one,
the other being in doubt.
Late returns from the Sixth and Eighth
districts indicate that Wilson delegates
were elected. Clark's sure delegates con-
sist of two in the Second district. one in
the Fourth and one in the Fifth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
Eat Poisoned Pancakes.

Rockford. ILL.,, April 5-George and
I.adrence Rildahal. II and IA years
old, are in a critical condition today
as a result of eating pancakes con-
tanning arsenic. The food was prepar-
ed by the boys mother, Mrs. Emma
Bildahal An inquiry is being made
into the woman's mental condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

For a fall on an icy sidewalk, Mary
Frost today filed suit in the district court
in which she asks IS, 900 damages from the
city. The woman was injured March 16,
when she fell on icy walk at
Third and Jefferson streets. 1t is charged
that the city was crimina1ly negligent IN
failing to have the ice and snow removed
from the walk and should pay for the
woman's injuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
"Reminiscences for i. and r.

Delaware, O., April 5--The state
prohibition convention here today de-
clared for equal suffrage, the initia-
tive and referendum and direct cleo
ton of United States senators and OPP
posed the policy of local option.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Lawrence W. Edmonds must go to the
court house Saturday and explain to
Judge Whitcomb why he has failed to pay
his $50 alimony under an order from the
court. The divorce case of Lawrence w
Edmonds against Hazel E. Ednonds is
now pending. When the court made an
order for temporary alimony for the WIFE
Edmonds failed to respond with the cash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

He Won.-Vox PopuIi-Do you think
you've boosted your circulation by giving
years subscription for the biggest po-
tato raised in the county? The Editor
Mebbe not; but got four barrels of sam
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

The criminal case against w. A. Nc
Nance was continued today in Judge
Garver's court. A continuance was grant
ed because of the serious illness of Mrs.
McNamee. The defendant in the case Is
charged with fraud in a recent real estate
transaction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

When the Methodist general con-
ference opens in Minneapolis, one
delegate viii receive unusual honor,
both because of what she has done
and because OF her grandfather, who
was none other than the famous
Garibaldi, ''1iberator" of Italy. Miss
Italia Garibaldi will address the
conference in English, which lam
gIage she speaks huent1y. She is
now in the United States as a dele
gate to the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

tawa. and three daughters, Mrs. d. L.
Carson of Topeka. Mrs. o. r. Bricker
of Ixeayenworth and Mrs. w. #.
smith of Ottawa. The body will be
taken to Rantoul, Kan, for interment
Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Grace Lane, the girl who was found on
the street in her night clothes by police
man, hasn't disappeared after ALL She is
stopping at the Oxford hotel and is be-
ing cared for by her foster brother,
George Foster. She came to the State
Journal office today with Foster to deny
the report that she could not be found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Attorney John Hanson stepped into the
limelight again today when he filled suits
in the district court against the members
of the board of control asking for attor-
tney's fees in recent sanitary cases. Ac-
cording to Hansons figures, the state
should pay him $500 for his recent activi-
ties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Earl Miller today filed suit in the dis
trict court asking that a receiver be ap-
pointed for John and Lucinda Hern in the
adjustment of their financial affairs
Miller, in his petition files claim for
$500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Charging that her husband abuses a1d
beats her and fails to provide for her
support, Frances w. Shaner today filed
suit in the district court, seeking di
vorce from George L. Shaner- The
couple were married in Cleveland. Ohio,
January %, 1904.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Pure paint $3.50 per gallon this year.
K. Jones Paint Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

The funeral of Henry c. Atchison
father of w. E. Atchison, who died
suddenly Thursday. will be held from
the residence at 1894 Tyler street Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock. The
burial will be in the Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

The funeral of Mary E. White. who
died Wednesday night. will be held at
the residence at 1913 North Van Buren,
street at 1.30 O'Clock Saturday. In
terment in Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Our $3.50 paint is pure paint. J. K.
Paint Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Mrs. Isabel Bradshaw, age 76, OF
305 West Fifth street, died at her home
at $40 O'Clock Thursday evening after
a brief illness. Mrs Bradshaw was
one OF the early settlers. having come
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

to Topeka before the civil war. Her
husband fought in the battle of the Blue.
He died in 1886. Mrs. Bradshaw is sur
vived by two daughters and three sons,
Mrs. +. Nj. Brown of go Lincoln
L. Bradshaw of Maple Hill, Frank
Brandshaw now of Salfna- The fun
Bradshaw now of Salina. The fun
eral will be held Saturday afternoon
at o'clock, and Will be private.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs. Jennie Tincher, formerly
of Topeka, who died Thursday morn
ing at her home in Ottawa, Mrs.
Tincher moved from Topeka to OF
fawa about five years ago. She is sur
vived by one son, J. H. Tincher of OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Don't fail to get our estimate on that
lumber bill: J. b Whelan & Co., Fourth
and Santa Fe tracks. Phones S65.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Rosa Heck, aged 10 years, died
Thursday night at her home at 2o19
Clay street, of old age. She is surviv-
ed by six children, Charles, Bernard
and William Heck of GAINESVILLE, o.,
Ed Heck of Topeka, Mrs. o. E. Bar
Der of Kansas City, and Mrs James
H McNeaI of Topeka The funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Books and accounts of the Anderson
Mica Mining company were piled high in
Judge Whitconb's court today in in
yestigation of the liabilities and assets of
the Mica concern. S. B. Rohrer, defend
ing a personal claim against the company
throughout the morning session. 1t was
Rohrer who financed the promotion of the
Mica company.
wall paper, new spring styles. J. K
Tones Paint CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Application was made to the county
commissioners today for the release OF
Mrs Porter Patterson, serving Jail SEN
tence for violating a liquor injunction.
The board declined to act without re-
quests and o. ks from the district court,
the county attorney and perhaps a few
others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Mrs. Sarah Mason, aged Sc. died of
old age at 2:2O this afternoon at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs Glenn
Lyon, 1919 North Kansas avenue.
The funeral services Will be held
Sunday at 2 y. m. from the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

Sylvia L. Brownlee. of 1109 Van
Buren, street. died at her home this
morning She was 81 years old. The
body viii be shipped to Monmouth. Ill.
for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

More than $50 pupils in the Shawnee
county schools are today taking an ex-
animation for diplomas. Examinations
are in progress in II schools, including the
Sumner school. The examinations this
week are the last to be held this spring
and because of favorable weather condi-
lions, the attendance is unusually heavy.
1t will be several days before the papers
are graded and announcement made of
the successful candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-05

The Rev. Roy B. Guild of New York
city has accepted the call to the pastorate
of the Central Congregational church He
will be ready to assume duties by the
first of June He is brother of George
A Guild of this city and is we'll known
here. DR.. Charles NJ. Sheldon will Of
ficiate for the last time as pastor of the
Central church when he administers COM
munion on the first Sunday in June.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-08-02
Arlington Hotel and Bath House

The only hotel on the United States Reservation.
 Elegant marble and tile Bath House newly enclosed and refitted, making 1t one of the most beautiful Bathing establishments in the entire country. New Sun Parlor and Rest Room overlooking the mountain Parks.
 SPECIAL SUMMER RATES. GOOD JUNE 1st TO OCTOBER 1st.
 RATES PER WEEK. Plain room, one in room $2t, $25, $2S and $31.5o.
 Plain room, two in room SAP, $50, $5e. Room with toilet, one in room, $500. Room with toilet, two in room, $56.oo. Room with mineral water bath, one In room, $42oo to $56.oo Room with mineral water bath, two in room, s63.oo to $a4.oo.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-08-02
THE HOWARD
MANAGER.

FURNISHED ROOMS Single and En Suite. Steam Heat OPPOSITE BATH HOUSE ROW Centrally located. Hot and cold water. Electric lights. Cafe in connection.
 SAM BOWMAN. Proprletar. RATES, s2oo PER WEEK AND UP. Have Cooper's Agent check your baggage
The Sentinel=record., 1912-08-02
ROBERT KIRBY APARTMENTS

ROOMS IN SUITES OF TWO OR MORE FOR RENT-Furnshed for Housekeeping Modern in every respect.
 Next door to bath house and fine loca- ton RATES REMOVABLE.
 5ts ORANGE STREET.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-30
9 ssss 1855 8 8 8 ss 8 sssss
9 STATE PRESS COMMENT.
8 8 8 o 8 8 8 8 8 8 ss sssssss
A Second College for Women.

Do we need it? We do not pretend
to answer that question. categorically
but it strikes us that IL plan could
be devised by which education general
ly, whether for boys or for girls,
could be made a little less expen-
sive. there would be great aemand
for such school.
There is no reason Why 81 should
be waited on at a college in way
that she does not get waited on at
home. III an endowment fund could
be provided sufficient to pay all OF
the salaries Of all the teachers
charging up to the girls only the
board, such a college would be over
flowing with pupils. Winthrop College
is a case in point. 1t claims TO be
the least expensive College of South
Carolina. Let the church emulate the
example Of the State and so thorough
ly endow its institutions OF learning
as TO be able to provide free tuition
and the result will quickly appear in
great increase of patronage. We sug-
gest the idea TO our Laurens friends
We are glad to know that a college
will be built. We are sure that the
Synod would do wisely 10 accept it
The Presbyterian church has few
schools of higher learning. 1t ought tc
have more OF them.-The ThornwelI
Messenger.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-30
Child Labor and Health.

Child labor predisposes to tuber-
culosis. This does not apply exclu-
sively to child labor in the factory. in
many cases child labor in the home is
as bad as in the factory, and the dan
ger from tuberculosis is just as great"
These are among the statements made
in paper before the recent Congress
on Hygiene and Demography in Wash
ington by DR.. S. Adolphus Knorf of
New York. Tuberculosis is a social
disease in the final analysis. 1t cannot
be eradicated until We have social
Justice"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-30
Censns Report.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The third cot
ton ginning report of the season, com
piled from reports Of census bureau
correspondents and agents throughout
the cotton belt and issued at 10 a.
m. today by Director f. Dana Durand.
announced that 6S38,S41 bales of cot
ton, counting round as half bales, OF
the growth of 1912 had been ginned
prior TO October Is. This includes
the results of the most active period of
the ginning season. September % TO
October 49,, during which in recent
years more than one-fourth OF the en-
tire crop passed through the glnners'
hands.
To October IS last 7,758,S21 bales,
or 49.9 per cent OF the entire crop.
had been ginned, in 1908 TO that
date 6,296.166 bales, or 48.1 per cent
Of the crop had been ginned, and
in 1906 to that date 4.s31,sp1 bales,
or $50 per cent of the crop had, been
ginned