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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
ROW AT CITY HALL GAS USE DOOMED
Commissioners Do Not Agree Cooking Lighting Only
East Side Winter.
Mayor Says Price Mayor Will Cities
Cent Too High Combine.
IMPOSITION ON PUBLIC" CONF ERENCE in KANSAS CITY
Billiard Indignant at Taxing of Topeka's Mayor VIII
East Siders Plea Then.
Says Estate Men Have Gas for Heat Must
"BOOmed" Values. dOned, He Says.
For Cooking and Lighting Only
This Winter.
Mayor Billiard Will Ask Cities
to Combine.
CONFERENCE In KANSAS CITY
COpeka's Mayor Will Make
Plea Then.
Gas for Heat Must Be Aban.
dOned, He Says.

At a conference of cities in this sec
ton of the country using natural gas,
to be held soon, Mayor Billiard of To-
peka will make a plea thai in all prob
ability will be accepted and adopted by
the conference Representatives The
mayor will ask that at the beginning
of cold weather all users of natural
gas for heat, abandon the custom and
allow the gas to be plentiful for cook
ing and lighting purposes only.
The city hall has heard of an inter-
city meeting to be held in Kansas City
soon. Kansas City, st. Joseph, Topeka,
Leavenworth, Lawrence, Atchison,
Fort Scott Ottawa and OIathe will
be discussed in an effort to arrange a
schedule for a better supply with the
gas company this winter.
1t is the idea of Mayor Billiard that
gas for heat is departed pleasure.
Last winter it was demonstrated that
no reliance can be placed on the sup
ply. The winter before conditions
were only little better. This winter
no hopes for an adequate gas supply
are entertained.
Mayor Billiards. Belief
It is the belief of Mayor Billiard that
gas for lighting and cooking and for a
few of the smaller heating apparatuses
is all that the consumers can expect
this winter. If an effort is made to
use the gas for all purposes, it means,
according to the mayor, that more suf-
fering will be felt in Topeka and other
cities this coming winter.
cat the conference" the mayor said
today, "I will bring up this PROPOSE
ton. If all of the consumers in the
cities would depend on coal or other
fuel for heat and not place their faith
in gas, L believe that they would find
plenty of fuel for cooking and lighting.
After all, people are not afraid of coal
for heating-it is the cooking and the
small conveniences that make gas
valuable.
Officials of the gas company in To-
peka refuse to make any predictions
on the gas supply this winter. They
repeat the warning they have sent out
for the last two years-buy coal for
emergencies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17

lots must be sent to the printer in
few days by the county clerks in the
los counties. If the application for
restraining order is granted Immediate
ly on the filing of the petition, copy for
the printers will be withheld under the
courts order until the final adjustment
OF the application for an injunction.
Should the court hold for the petition
ers, the bitter presidential fight in the
Kansas primaries will have been effec-
tually blocked. Appearing in the case
a,s attorneys for the petitioners will be
Fred E. Stanley, of Wichita, national
committeeman from Kansas; Chester I.
Long, of Wichita, former United States
senator; Senator Fred Dumont Smith,
OF Hutchinson; D. w. Mulvane of To-
peka, retiring national committeeman;
and Attorney D. r. Hite, of Topeka.
All of these men attended a conference
of Taft supporters held Tuesday after
noon in Topeka.
Judge Sapp Not at Conference.
Reports in morning paper to the
effect that Judge E. E. Sapp of Galena
attended the conference an6 was ai1-
ing in the fight against the Roosevelt
electors and the progressive candi-
dates, is denied and shown to be with
out foundation. Judge Sapp was n
Topeka yesterday, but spent almost
the entire day with Thomas Botkins
in the secretary of states office. Boz
kins and Sapp are close personal
1Tio1OS anu the Sdpp NlSIl 10 1Opehd
was purely regarding personal busi-
ness. He is a Democrat and took 40
chips in the affairs of the Taft con-
ferees.
Judge Sapp was with me the entire
day. said Mr.. Botkins in discussing
the erroneous report of the Galena
jurist's presence at the Taft meeting,
land I know that he was not near
the meeting and did not consult with
the men who were there
Among the Taft followers. it is free
ly claimed that the Sapp connection
with the meeting was furnished to mis-
lead voters concerning the alignment
in Kansas.
Fred Stanley, ex-senator Long and
Senator Smith left Topeka last night
following the Topeka conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
SMITH QUITS TAFT.
Commissioner of Corporations De-
serts to the Enemy.

Washington, July 17.-Herbert
Knox Smith has resigned as commits
sioner of corporations to join the
forces of Theodore Roosevelt and the
new third party. He will be succeed
ed, in all probability, by Luther
Conant, jr., of Brooklyn, the present
deputy commissioner of corporations,
who is described as distinctly an ad-
ninistration exponent. The change
will become effective at the close of
business Thursday, July IS.
Mr.. Smith will go to New York for
a conference with Colonel Roosevelt
on Friday, when his political plans
will be mapped out. He probably
will take an active part in the cam
paign, discussing corporations with
particular reference to the Sherman
antitrust law. He admitted that he
advised the former president of his
contemplated action, and tentatively
discussed the future at his conference
with Mr.. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay last
week, which gave rise to rumors then
that he would withdraw his allegi-
ance to President Taft.
Mr.. Smith declined to discuss his
official relations with President Taft.
although he added his silence was not
necessarily to be interpreted as mean
ing he had been restricted through
disagreement of ideas.
close personal friend of Mr.
Roosevelt, Mr.. Smith was a member
of the tennis cabinet during the
previous administration. His friends
assert that the commissioner was dis
pleased over the publication during
the pre-convention campaign of the
International Harvester correspond
ence, in which Mr.. Smiths letter to
President Roosevelt against the
prosecution of the corporation under
the Sherman antitrust law at that
time figured prominently.
In his letter of resignation, Mr..
Smith frankly advised President Taft
of his intention to join the new party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
TODAY IN CONGRESS.
The House Passes the Department of
Labor Bill.

Washington. July 17-Senate con-
vened at II a. m. Considered sundry
civil appropriation bill after an attempt
was made to force consideration of the
wool tariff bill. Foreign relations COM
mittee authorized favorable report on
resolution to investigate the fomenting
or encouraging of Mexican revolution
in Cuba.
Adopted resolution to inquire into the
purchase of Monticello, Jefferson's old
home.
House convened at noon. Passed bill
to create a department of labor Con-
sidered industrial relations commission
hill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17

until a committee of Canadian rail-
roadmen took the question up with the
British government. There is little
doubt that American transcontinental
railroads prompted the move"
Mr.. Knowland also talked with Sec
retary Knox. Both the president and
the secretary of state are standing for
the right of the United States to put
certain American vessels through tie
canal, toll free.
While many of the presidents ad-
VlserS contend the question of tolls is
really one or interstate commerce they
are hoping the dispute may be settled
Wlthout being submitted to the Hague
tribunal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
t. r. MEN WILL FIGHT.
w. A. White Says Will Oppose Tnjunc-
ton With Might and Main.

Emporia, Kan, July Nv. A. White.
chairman of the Roosevelt electors
committee in Kansas, stated today that
he had word that an injunction would
be asked for in Harvey county before
Judge Branine to prevent the printing
of the Roosevelt electors upon the Re-
publican primary ballot.
These Roosevelt electors were regu-
larly chosen and instructed to vote for
Roosevelt by the Republican district
and state conventions" Mr.. White
said.
kansas has a free judiciary and
there can be no doubt that the party
council elected by the Republicans OF
Kansas is the court of last appeal a.
to what action the Republicans of
this state viii take.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
ASK WORKS TO RESIGN
Insurgents Object to His Criticism of
Their Party.

Los Angeles, July 17.-Because of
his criticism of the proposed new
progressive party as set out in a
statement issued by him in Washing
ton two days ago, U. s. Senator John
d. Works was asked to resign today
Mayor Iissner, chairman of the Cali
fornia Republican central committee
and number of other Roosevelt sup
porters. The request was telegraphed
to Mr.. Works in Washington today
and was signed by forty progressives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
WEATHER MAN Is GOOD.
He Says Weather Is Fine and Prom
ises More of the Same.

IStS IOrC OF TIC same.
This is regular summer resort
weather." was the comment of Sun
n.y. Flora, the weather man today
Conditions will be fine for sleep to-
night, and Thursday If anything will
be cooler than today. The tempera-
lures today have averaged two de-
gress below normal. The wind is
blowing 10 miles an hour from the
northeast"
The following is taken from the re-
port of Section Director T. B. Jen-
nings for the "a hours ending at 7
o'clock this morning:
Local showers, some of which
were moderately heavy are reported
from southern Kansas and western
Missouri Temperatures have ranged
considerably below normal in Kansas
and western Missouri. The sky was
cloudy this morning in southern Kan
sas."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
NONE BUT TAFT MEN
Will Be Allowed on Electoral Ticket
Under Presidents Name.

Washington, July 17.-By direct
authority of President Taft. Senator
Gamble and Representative Burke of
South Dakota announced today that
the president would oppose any at
tempt to put electors or leave electors
already appointed on the presidential
ticket headed by his name who are
expected to vote for Roosevelt Sena-
tor Gamble and Mr.. Burke left the
White House determined to begin at
once struggle to have new set OF
presidential electors put on the ticket
in South Dakota.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
Presidential Appointments

Washington. July 17.-President Taft
today sent to the senate the nominal
tions of Sherman p. Allen, of Vermont.
to be assistant secretary of corpora
tons. The latter succeeds Herbert
Knox Smith, resigned, to join Colonel
Roosevelt's new party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
MOVE OF RAILROADS.
They Are Behind the British Protest
on Canal Bill


Washington, July 17.-President Taft
was told today by Representative
Knowland, of California, that Canadian
railroads acting in sympathy with
American railroads were behind Great
Britain's protest against free tolls
through the Panama canal for United
States ships.
Not the slightest objection was made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
POSTPONED GAMES.

Cincinnati. July 17.-NationaI
League: Cincinnati-Boston game
postponed; rain Doubleheader to-
morrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair and cooler tonight and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17
BASEBALL PROGRAM.

Western.
Denver at Sioux City.
Wichita at Omaha.
ST. Joseph at Topeka
Des Moines at Lincoln.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-17

INTO COURTS
Taft Men to Try to Bar ROose-
Velt Electors.
VIII Ask Harvey County Dis
trict Court to EnjOin Them.
Allege Fraud in Circulation of
Petitions.
UNDER FALSE PRETENSES
Signers to Petitions Thought
They'd Support Nominee.
Eight of Nine T. R. Electors
Face Injunction Suit.
One of the L. r.. Nine Believed
to Have Deserted to Taft.
TAFT ORDERED THE ATTACK
Wanted 1t Applied First in
South Dakota Case.
w. A. White Will Oppose Suit
With Might and Main.
A Lively Fight Promised in
Kansas Courts.
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CONTINUED on Page SIKH
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case to Be Tried at Once.

The case against the Roosevelt cleo
tcrs will doubtless be given an imme-
5jate hearing 1t is less than three
1--eeIxs until the date of the Kansas pri-
roaries and copy for the primary bal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
They Don't Eliminate God

All Europe has been reused by what Prof. Ed
ward Albert Schafer president of England's great
est body of scientists told these scientists the other
day in Dundee, Scotland, respecting his ideas of the
origin of life.
Most folks seem to think that the scientists are
not paying enough attention to what God is ,popu-
larly supposed to have done in regard to orignat-
ing life.
Prof Schafer gave God no credit at all. He
thinks life is only a chemical action; that in a
swamp sometime, somewhere, little salts, potas-
SUM, PHOSPHORUS, water and some other chemicals
happened to get together, that there was slight
stirring movement, and life began. Even now, he
thinks if scientists will only watch the swamps care
fully enough, it is not impossible that they will see
new life being created
BY life he does not mean the life that a
parent passes to a child, but brand new life that
has never existed before.
Perhaps it is true that the first stir of life on this
planet really was only lot of chemicals humping
into each other, and mixing up. But who made the
law by which this stir becomes the loving heartbeat
of parent, the love of man for woman, or the
ambition that causes men to move mountains, or the
fidelity that makes give up his life for what
he believes is true?
Common folk, who only know they are alive,
but can't tell you how, ought not to make fun of
scientists condemn them, or put stumbling blocks
in their ways. Let them go on with their guessing
and seeking
The chances are that some day they III he us to
understand, even more fully than we do now, how
great God really is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
More Light, Woodrow


WOODROW WILSON DECLARES himself in
favor of recall of administrative officers and in OPP
position to the recall of the judiciary.
This is not much of stride toward the PROPOSE
ton for with as long legs our friend Wood
row. Under present arrangements the terms OF adj
ministrative officers are comparatively Short so
that they can be recalled at regular elections with
considerable promptness. The terms of such Off
are rule shorter than those Of judges whose
selection is entrusted to the people.
However, in favoring recall of administrative
officers Wilson commits himself to the principle and
want to call his attention to certain indisputable
facts and apparent conditions in order that he may
consider the wisdom of extending this principle
which he endorses to points where it will be more
effective.
First, federal judges appointed for life and
are practically beyond reach of the people, Yet to
the federal courts are taken that class of cases
wherein the issue is the right of the people to self
government and the control of public interests
Secondly, the federal judgeshps occupied by
incorporation attorneys those considered to be
entitled to rewards for party service.
Finally, the highest court in the nation, the
court which has the last word to all issues in
which popular government is involved, is absolutely
irresponsible and despotc 1t annul the acts of
congress.
We would respectfully ask Brother Wilson what
there is for the people in the recall minus the recall
of the judiciary is it the intention to restore to the
people full power for self government, only suf
fcient power to carry issues up to court that is
absolutely autocratic?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
ALMOST A MIRACLE.

= One of the most startling
changes ever seen in any man, ac-
cording to w. B. Holsclaw, Clar-
endon, Tex, was effected years
ago in his brother. "IIe had such
a dreadful cough" he writes,
that all our family thought he
was going into consumption, but
he began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and was completely
cured by ten bottles. Now he is
sound and well and weighs 21S
pounds. For many years our fam
lily. has used this wonderful rem
edy for Coughs and Colds with
excellent results" It's quick.
safe, reliable and guaranteed.
Price so cents and s1.00. Trial
bottle free at Ryner Malstrom
Drug Co., 93S Pacific avenue.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03

The crab may hand you some
kind of bunk about not being a
real Dungeness at all, but just an
ordinary, no'-count crab. Dunge-
ness crabs are adept at that sort
of thing. He is trying to "crab"
your game. Hence the popular
slang term.
Be adamant. Transfer the crab
to your plate. Pour over him some
lyonnaise dressing. Take a sip of
beer.
: You are now ready to employ
your knife. Use it without mercy.
Cut into him. Eat him. You will
find him good. The first bite will
tell you whether or not he is a
Dungeness crab.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
The Times Daily Short Story

And at last. thoroughly affrighted,
he pounded the walls madly, raw
ing and screaming, until he sank
into a stupor.
A day later, as he guessed, the
loaf was again flung into his cell.
Then for the first time he realized
how ravenous he was. He leaped
upon 1t and tore at 1t eagerly.
For Gods sake, listen!" he
screamed. ~"T'm Robt. Smythe, of
the pardons board. Whom do you
think l am? Call the warden"
Good fer you, Bin Castles, -
said the attendant, slamming down
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
OPEN SEASON FOR CRABS rs ON; HERE'S
STRAIGHT TIP ON HOW TO HUNT EN-
hNo REceIvEsA JoyoVs MELCoME =
TR. CRAB ARRIVES -

All true sportsmen are rejoicing
that the open season for Dunge-
ness crabs is now on. For the
benefit of those of our readers
who have never hunted the Dun
geness crab, we give the follow
ing timely hints:
Dungeness crabs at this season
haunt cafes. You are most liable
to encounter them after the show.
BY seeking them between IL
O'Clock and midnight, you have
the advantage of bright and giddy
lights, which blind the crabs.
The first thing to do Is to sit at
table and assume an air of easy
nonchalance. Pretend you are not
thinking about anything in partic-
ular. You must be armed, how
ever, with a knife and fork.
If you sit very still, it Is more
than likely that you will discover
a Dungeness crab hiding behind
the celery or the beer. You GER
tainly will If the waiter is at all
intelligent.
Conceal now, IL possible, the an
ticipatory watering at the mouth,
and, with a stealthy movement,
advance the fork, which up to this
moment you have concealed under
the edge of your plate, in the di-
rection of the quarry. 1t will dc
no harm IL you whistle light and
airy tune from one of the operas.
The moment for decisive action
has now arrived. With a deft twist
of the wrist, impale the crab on
your fork. Do not relent. Stab
him deep.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
What would the state railway COM
mission do to the Northern Pacific

What would the state railway COM
mission do to the Northern Pacific
Railway Co. If 1t would run
coaches, seating go, but with from
100 to lao people jammed into
them each day in the year? The
T. r. & p. is doing this every day.
What Is done about 1t?
The Pacific avenue line equip
ped with no air brake cars. comes
down one Of the sharpest grades
in town, and runs down on the
outlet for all cars from South Ia
coma, Spanaway and Puyallup
and not enough can be done to
protect these cars from being
rammed by Pacific avenue cars
coming down the hill.
A SUBSCRIBER.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03

the trap door. And the long night
descended on him again.
"Time's not quite up, sir; it's
only an hour and half" said the
warden, throwing open the door.
II thought it'd be all you'd want.
Won't you come out? Why
why"
Upon the floor of the cell lay
the torn shrcds of the prison garb.
And IN far corner man, nude to
the skin, with bleeding hands,
crouched and gibbered and NUT
tered vacantly at the warden.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
A Welcome Guest.

Hostess-Next time you
call, Mr.. Boreleigh, / want
you to give me your opinion
of my portrait.
Observation-Disclosures, I'm
sure! When do you expect
it?
Hostess-Oh, not for six
months, at least Boston
Transcript.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03

DO work." Uncle Walt, nd %
SALT which politics is rankput
to probe thnk-grab little
problems great which vital the
DO work." Uncle Walt" holler
halt when the mighty that take liberties
Raise cabbage
the bosses run the nation never leave occupation
DO work., Uncle Walt
with conditions they anddont YOU
YOU to join the fight the Justice
Flooding soul, the
exalt Do work." Uncle Walt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
Figuring.

Figuring. ga,
First Fly-What's the mat
ter with your eyes? Ter Gg
Second Fly strained 'em
counting my eggs. One of
the swatters says the aver
age fly lays $1,000 eggs.
First Fly-How did you
come out?
Second Fly think I'm
about forty-seven short
Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
Cut Rates.

1.-THE wisest man may
change his mind" said the
ready-made philosopher.
YES" replied the undesir-
able; "but there isn't as
much in 1t as there used to
be. / can remember the time
a voter could get So every
time he changed his mind"
Washington Star.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
Grateful.

AS the benevolent old gent
handed a dime to the pam
handler he remarked:
About three blocks down
the street, my good man, you
will find a contractor who Is
looking for men to put them
to work. ."
Thanks for the warning"
said the panhandler.-Stray
Stories.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
Science.

Mrs. Pokernose-This pa
per speaks about the political
atmosphere. What is meant
by political atmospheric"
Professor Pokernose-It's
composed of oxygen, nitro
gen, hot air and campaign
cigar smoke.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
She Does.

Bella, If you must ride on
the motorcycle with Jack,
why don't you have a bar, or
a frame, or. something of that
kind, to hold on to?"
why, mamma, do; /
hold tight to Jacks frame"
Chicago Tribune.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
A Mystery.
You're off.

An old lady making her
first visit to the theater saw
one of our so-called classical
dancers. When the curtain
fell she turned excitedly to
her daughter. my soul,
Melinda" she whispered.
"It's wonderful! She's that
graceful, and yet she never
once moved her feet. Lip
pincott's,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03
Foresight.

Adam was surveying the
animals he was called upon
to name. He smiled with
satisfaction as he remarked:
Whatever else may happen,
there never will be a short
age in the supply of party
ms."-Chicago Tribune.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-03

Edtt0r Tacoma Times, City.
Dear Sir: Kindly answer the fol-
lowing questions through your
valued paper:
Does the Tacoma Railway &
Power Co. come under the Juris-
dlction OF the state railway COM
mission? What would the COM
missIoners do to the Northern Pa
cific Railway Co. IL IL would run
cars equipped with air brakes over
= right-of-way owned by them. and
with flagman on each crossing7
The T. 4. G p. is running cars
without air brakes every day In
thu year over the main streets of
Tacoma. What do the commits
sioners do TO the T. r. & Pr