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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26

Sheriff'a Office, County of Imperia1-
sta of California.
e. IL. Norriil, vs.. c. A. MellJr and Net
tie Melior, Grant Lincc-n and Flora
Lincoln, his wife, E. z. Hazard.
Trustee, Charles r. Chandler, John
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-27
OPPOSES HARMON
Colonel Bryan Gives Out Letter in
Reply to Moore

Lincoln, March 27.-W. J.. Bryan
has given out an open letter in reply
to the letter given out by f. H. Moore,
Governor Harmon's campaign mana
ger In this Mr.. Bryan announces the
basis of his distrust of the Ohio ex-
ecutive. Bryan denies he has accused
Harmon of being "a tool of Wall
street." but says he has labelled Har-
a reactionary- Bryan recites that the
Ohio man was a deserter from the
Democrat cause in 1896, came back
into the party in 1900. but the next
year was leader in the movement
organized in Ohio and throughout the
country to turn the party back to Wall
street.
He is accused of having sought the
nomination in 1908 through influence
from Wall street. That his political
strength has been thrown to the reac-
tionary side since 1908, says Mr.. Bryan
ing of the referendum and initiative
in the constitution adopted by The Ohio
convention. Stating this is surely
enough evidence Mr.. Bryan then adds
that men are convicted of murder on
circumstantial evidence and that it
should be ample for proof in the pres
ent' instance. He asserts Harmon has
tions in which Mr.. Morgan is inter
ested. Wall street papers are said by
Bryan to be supporting the Ohio man
May we not judge a man by his
supporters when we find him supported
by those who wan to convert the gov
eminent into a private asset, he aodS.
He demands publication of the sources
of contribution to the campaign funds
of the various Democrat candidates
and states that Mr.. Moore will find lit
tie Harmon sentiment on his visit to
Nebraska.
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EAST SIDE PARK.
Topeka Real Estate Dealers AssOci-
alton Declares for One.

The Topeka Real Estate Dealers
association today declared in favor OF
the establishment of an East Side
park. A committee composed of lG
E. Roudebush, w. A. Layton ard w
J. Rickenbacher was appointed &c
work in conjunction with the park
committee of the Commercial clut
under D. o. CoeStowards the estab-
lishment of such a park
The Kline tract, composed of &c
acres of ground, near the new Santa
Fe shops, was the place favored by
the land men for a recreation and
beauty spot. Secretary H. L. Cook
urged that a lease be taken out on
the park to assure that it will not
be plated and sold for building sites
or for other purposes.
Topeka is way behind other cities
of the United States in respect to
parks" declared A. B. Quinton, one
of the speakers on the program.
There was no park system mapped
out. In laying out the city a few
and they have since been utilized for
park purposes.
Il am in favor of a number of small
parks The largest ward in the city,
containing. more children than any
other ward, is absolutely without pub
lie parks. No provision was ever
made in that part of the city. L
think that steps should be taken at
once for obtaining more park
ground
I'VE want to have a boulevard in
Topeka connecting up the parks"
said d. o. Coe, chairman of the Com
mercial club parks committee. I'VE
have already something of a plan
mapped out. but this is something to
be worked for. 1t can not be worked
out in one day.
W. w. Webb, A. A Rodgers and
Commissioners Stotts and Tandy were
among others who spoke. President
N. B. Burge presided.
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in RETREAT
Defeated and Routed in the Fighting
Around Jiminez.

Jiminez. March 27.-The five
days battle which began at Escalon is
over and the rebels are triumphant.
During last night the last remnant of
the Federals under General Trucy Au-
bert gave up the task of trying to take
Jiminez and retreated. In all the
thirty miles of territory through which
the rebels and Federals fought, there
We're none but rebels today.
General Emilio P. Campo, with 500
men started by rail this morning to oc-
cupy Paral. The defeated government
troops are believed to be re-concen-
trating at their base at Torreon. Par
raj at the outbreak of the revolution
was occupied by General Jose De Luz
Soto and 200 rurales. A fortnight ago
Soto informed General Pasqual Orozco
that he would join the liberal army. A
few days ago, however, he changed
front again, dNiding to remain with
the government. He is reported to have
left Parral with some of his followers.
General Orozco believes that the gar
rison remains true to the liberal cause,
but instructed General Campo to pro-
coed cautiously until certain that he
would not be ambushed.
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7. R. ON WAR PATH.
Tells the Hoosiers He Is Being Cheated
and Won't Stand 1t.

Fort Wayne, March 27.-In a ten
minute address from the platform of
his car to a large crowd here Mr..
Roosevelt said: 1.-The men who by I'M
fair methods in the Indianapolis con-
vention yesterday ruled by machine
politics were not fit to claim utilization
with the Republican party.
The people of Indiana should be
given a fair representation, said Mr..
Roosevelt, land if they are against me
I would not say a word, but when they
are for me and treacherous political
methods are employed against me and
my supporters, 1 will have deal to
say. The same thing was done in New
York city. They take majority
against them and by foul means turn
it for them.
"All the powers of money were
against US in your state convention
and organized machine methods wers
used.
I'VE won in this state a clear ma
jority, but the bosses in the conVen-
ton deliberately turned out 200 dele
gates SO as to give them a majority.
We will not stand for that. If they
beat US fairly we will not register a
single kick, but if they cheat US by
foul means they are not fair repre-
sentatives of the party and we shall
see that the people of Indiana have
their wishes fairly represented in tie
Chicago convention
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BILLIARD IS DISGUSTED
Too Many Laws Applying to Cities
Says the Mayor.

If Mayor Billiard was made governor
of Kansas he would do all in his pow
er to tear q lot of the leaves out Oh
the statute books. Disguised at the
myriad of laws that govern cities the
mayor expressed himself today as re
CARDS the necessitv of fastening the
seats in the Auditorium to the floor:
s'Kansas has too many laws me
books are filled with laws that are
worthless as well as Impractical. The
laws that control cities are in many
cases worse than worthless-they
should not be supported by any legis-
lature.
I'm the Auditorium in Topeka we
have been ordered to fasten the chairs
to the floors. This ruins the building
for many meetings-such as exposi-
tions exhibitions, dances and ban
ouets I have my doubts about the
stationary seats in this building re-
ducing the danger in time of fire or
panic"
Commissioner Stotts has arranged to
have the entire Auditorium fitted with
seats that fasten to the floor. This is
to comply with the state law. 1t will
hinder seriously the use of the build
ing for other purposes than meetings
where the seats are used
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WILL HOLD PRIMARY.
DIR. H. A. Dykes says There1I Be One
in Smith County.

DR. H. A. Dykes of Lebanon, Smith
county, stated today that the Repubh-
cans of his township Will hold pres
tdential primary to elect county con-
TO do only with the town of Lebanon.
The rest of Smith county will hold
caucuses in the old fashioned way to
select county convention delegates. DR..
J. B. DYKES, chairman of the Smith
county committee, had called con-
ventiOn on the caucus plan, but on
the petition and request of a large
number of Republicans of Lebanon ne
granted them a special dispensat1on to
hold a primary.
DR.. II. A. Dykes was in Topeka to-
day on business and told Governor
Stubbs about the primary deal IN
Smith county.
The two doctors are brothers and
both hold forth in Smith county.
Both are Republicans Both are iiNe
ones, cutting more than ton OF lce
each per day in all affairs where en-
ergy and ability gain results Ihey
are side partners, too, and every one
likes them. But here their afnnatlons
end. ]. B. Dykes is TAFT man anu d
regular. He can make a corking good
speech and he makes the sparks ny
when he goes after the progressives
who use prefixes to their Repuph-
canism.
Stubbs man. He is in the same class
with his brother as a campaign WORK
err and he thinks that Teddy Roosevelt
is the greatest ever.
Tt is a standom in the northwest
with these two brothers on opposite
sides. If they could get together the
lucky faction that they herded with
would not need to work any in their
section of the state. But they are on
opposite sides and they create an even
balance up their way. They also dis,
prove the adage that house. divided
against itself shall fall. The house OF
DYKES is built on broad ana soAu
fo1ndation and it Is standing like
rock in the time of Storm
J. b. came down to the state com,
rnfttee meeting the other day ana
made a Taft speech. H. A. is mere To-
roosevelt club movement The reg
lllars that know H. A. like him be-
cause he don't hit in the clinches-
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TAFT NOW HAS 242.
Mckinley Comedies "a Delegates to
Colonel Roosevelt.

Washington, March 27.-As a result of
yesterdays primary in New York and
the state convention in Indiana, Presi-
dent Taft's campaign headquarters to-
day claimed 242 delegates among those
selected thus far. Director Mckinley
conceded but "a to Mr.. Roosevelt.
Mr. Mckinley said the failure to have
ballots at many of the polling places in
New York resulted in loss of votes
for President Taft.
THE failure to secure ballots at the
opening of the polls, was hurtful to
President Taft he said, because
many business men lost their vote
when they made early visits to their
voting precincts
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LOCAL MENTION.

A meeting of the publicity committee OF
the Commercial club will be held Thurs
day noon. This committee will have
charge of the printing of all the adver-
Using literature that will be put out by
the club this year The members are
Marco Morrow, w. o. Rigby E. B. Stotts,
A. B. Quinton and E. f. A. Reinisch.
Don't fail to get our estimate on that
lumber bill. J. B. Whelan & Co., Fourth
and Santa F'e tracks. Phones S65.
Il have a good job here said Joe
Ricketts, of the Kaws in a letter written
from New Orleans, but there is nothing
i Ike taking swat at the old horsehide.
A full attendance of the executive COM
mittee of the Topeka Rooters' club is de-
sired at the Commercial club at O'Clock
Friday night.
Harry Davis, a Wasbburn college law
school graduate, has accepted a position
as special agent for the Germania Life
Insurance CO.
Special this week at Rosser Bros,
three gold fish and globe for % cents.
Mrs. F. ]. Ernest will start series OF
10 lectures at the z. w. c. A at $50
O'Clock tonight on first aid to the in
jured.
Some lucky individual will receive
season ticket, worth more than $40. for
guessing nearest to the paid attendance
at the opening game between Topeka and
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BITTEN BY MAD DOG.
Son of j. S. Dean Victim of a House.
hold Pet.

John Dean, jr., the 14-year-old son
of John S. Dean, of 1929 Western ave-
nue., also a colored porter named
Mark were recently bitten by what
was found to be a mad dog.
A post norton performed on the
dog, which belonged to J. s. Dean,
proved the animal to have been af-
flicted with rabies. AS soon as the
examination of the dog determined
the trouble. DR.. Jeffrey was called in
and imm ediately administered treat
ment which is given in cases of rabies.
DR.. Jeffrey said this morning that
he had about half completed the
course of treatment and that both
John Dean and Mark, the colore1
boy, were improving rapidly, and
would no doubt soon be able to be
aOOut
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STATE JOURNAL CHOSEN
Is Again Made the Official State
Paper.

The state executive council at its
meeting today elected the Topeka State
Journal the official state paper for an
other year. This means that all the
legislative, judicial, executive and le-
gal notices of the state will be print
ed in the State Journal the coming
year. 1t means official recognition of
the fact that this paper is a repre-
sentative Newspaper having a general
circulation over the state.
The executive council also granted
permission to the state reforniatory
at Hutchinson to use $4,000 from its
contingent fund for general mainte-
nance for the next few months. 9th
er matters transacted by the council
today We're only routine business
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by the end of the day practically all
of them will have been recovered.
wives and children of missing
Workmen thronged about the colliery
last night and continued their vigil
today. Frequently they passed
through the temporary morgue view
ing the bodies of workmen which had
been recovered. Identification has
been difficult.
Experts from the government bu-
reau of mines in charge of rescue cars
and the state mining officials decline
to express an opinion as to the causes
of the explosion.
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AFTER SHELTER TRUST
Congressman Martin Makes an At
tack on the Guggenheims.

Washington, March 27.-An investi-
cation of the Smelter trust by the
house committee on mines and mining
was proposed by Representative Mar
tin of Colorado in a resolution intro
duced in the house today. Mr.. Martin
bitterly attacked the Guggenheims,
calling them one of the richest fam
lilies in the world He said the Gug-
genheim "checkbooks had written
into Colorado political history its
foulest and blacklist pages
He declared the smelter trust had
left a graveyard of rival smelters
throughout Colorado.
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X. Z. vacation Is Advanced.

nual Easter vacation at the University
of Kansas was moved forward one day
when the meeting of the university
council was held here this morning.
Instead of Friday and Monday, April
to the vacation will be Thursday
and Friday. April 4 and 8. The
change was made in order that school
may be in session during the meeting
of the State Editorial association,
which will be held in Lawrence on
April and 9.
New crop Kentucky blue grass Just
IN. Prices right. Zimmerman Seed Co.
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Never Again.
The poets sing

The poets sing
OF gentle spring
In language that is rich.
They hang a bluff
And sell the stuff
To magazines and SIGH.
They rave and shout
And rhyme about
The fragrance of the air
And of the joy
Without alloy
That fingers everywhere.
But when it SHOWS
And rains and blows
And does a dozen stunts
With hail and sleet
And lightning sheet
And does EN- all at once;
When nature drops
And deftly flops
A back-handed somersault,
I think right now
You will allow
It's time to call a halt.
My Tyre is still
And never will
Twang for you as of yore.
Oh, Gentle Spring.
You tickle thing,
III boost your game no more
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An agricultural school has been estab-
hshed in Yucatan. 1t must be that they
are intending at last to raise something
in Yucatan besides a disturbance.
The dog warden at Denver claims to
have been bitten 900 times but any man
can equal that record in one night where
the mosquitoes are plentiful.
A report says there are 5000 900 common
school teachers in the United States. And
then there are some remarkably good
looking ones too.
1t seems to be safer to go over Niagara
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Seneca, Anthony, Ell Dorado. Stafford.
Cherryvale and Kingman. Henry Allen,
president of the club, is in great demand
a speaker. Mr. Allen is wanted at
Garden City, Wamego, Holton, Coffey
vile, Wellington, Paola and Oswego. Re
quests for Dick Hopkins have been
filed from Pratt, Ell Dorado and Anthony
Mr. Allent went to Fort Scott today to
make a speech tonight.
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Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many friends
who so kindly assisted us in the sick
ness and death of our beloved mother
and grandmother and for the beautiful
floral offerings.
MR.. & MRS. J. w PAINTER
MISS ANNA HURLEY AND
GRANDCHILDREN
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SOLID FOR TAFT.
Mississippi Will Send Delegation Gov.
erned by Unit Rule.

Jackson, Miss, March 27.-National
Committeeman L. B. Mosely an
nounced today that official reports he
has received from all districts in Mis-
sissippi indicate the Republican con-
vention here tomorrow will send a
solid Taft delegation under the unit
rule to the Chicago convention.
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Twas Ever Thus.

Twas Ever Thus.
Folks all thought Hank was a fool.
Never knew a thing in school
Traded iackknives when he should
Have been a studyin UP good.
Never reached the seventh grade,
Folks all said they were afraid
Hank would pan out mighty bad
Ignorance that was his fad.
Brother Elmer. he was bright
Studied hard, both day and night
Took the honors of his class.
Ne'er a doubt that he would pass
Folks viewed Elmer with great pride
He had all the great men tied,
They said he would reach the top,
Naught on earth would make him stop.
Somehow things seemed to go wrong,
Hank grew rich ere very long.
Owned a trust and proudly sat
In the senate, proud and fat
Owned three autos and yacht.
What he hankered for he got
That's what happened to the fool
Elmer? Oh, he's teaching school.
FOUND.-Lady's handbag: contents
one powder puff, calling cards, hand
glass, needle and thread, matinee tickets
chewing gum, face VEIL five samples Of
lace channels skin rag, Sewing silk, smell
ing salts, bottle perfume, nineteen hair
pins ,one back comb, cold cream, nine
recipes for combination salad, photograph
of William Faversham door key, nail
file, nail polisher, two postage stamps,
club program, shirt waist pattern, one
street car ticket and nine cents in real
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BASEBALL SUIT FREE.
Howard's Are Making Unique and In
tereSting Offer.

There is 4 good opportunity for d
boy and a man to secure good base
ball suits free for the nearest guess
to the number of baseballs in their
show windows. Towards are explaining
the contest to all who are interest
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NUMBER OF DEAD SO.
Fifty-five Victims of jed Mine Dis
aster Still Missing.

WEIGH, March 27--The explosion
yesterday in the mine of the Jed
Coal and Coke Co.. at Jed, killed IS
workmen. Twenty-eight bodies had
been brought to the surface today,
leaving SO to be found. 1t is expected
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the home of her son, Charles Figg, az
1917 Clay street The interment was in
the Topeka cemetery.
J. Ward Hanna died Monday at st.
Francis hospital. The body was ship
ped to New York for interment to-
dav.
Mrs. William F. File of Berkley, Cal,
died of cancer of the liver in Berkeley
hospital March Is. She was born Jan
uary s, 1852, and married Rev. William
f. File April "a, 1873, and moved t.
Kansas in 1876. The family lived in
Wichita, eight years in Marion coun-
ty and Florence and ten years in
Topeka. During these 20 years she
was interested in religious and social
work, assisting her husband in his min
isterial work For nine years she was
engaged in taking care of orphans in
Chicago, having had about 100 in
charge. IN 1905 the family moved to
Berkeley. Cal. She is survived by her
husband, daughters Blanche, Sinah,
Inez and Lcis, also Florence, an adopt
ed daughter. She was buried il: the
Sunset View cemetery, Berkeley, Cal.
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- ON.TAE .SPVR1sl =
g OF-TAE,MOMENT
MRF by Roy K Molil+or. q

Falls in barrel than to be prime min
lister of Russia.
Kipling says his voice is for war. THAI
is the best boost for peace that has been
noted lately.
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WEATHER RECORD.

The following are observations OF the
United States weather bureau for the "A
hours ending at o'clock this morning.
giving the high mark yesterday and the
lowest point recorded last night:
Stations High Rain
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NEW ROOSEVELT CLUBS.

Word was given out at the Roosevelt
club headquarters today that new Roose-
welt clubs had been formed lately in the
following places: Olathe, Wellington,
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New York Coffee Market.
New York March 27-COFFEFIRio
No. Z. 14s4c. Futures closed steady. May,
1881; July, 1891.
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Wichita, April 10. Send in your guess to
the State Journal Baseball Editor.

Camp No. IS. Woodmen of the World,
and Live Oak Grove No. Is, Woodmen
Circle. will give a free social dance and
supper tomorrow evening at their hail.
Sixth and Quincy street.
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Will F. Johnsmeyer and NJ. w. Prugn
brought suit today in the district court
against w. F. Weber for the recovery
of $1,000. 1t is alleged that Johnsmeyer
and Pruyn, who owned $50 acres Of
land in Laclade county, Mo-, got the
worst of a deal for land that lies a.
the bottom of the Missouri river.
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DEATHS and FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth F'igg
was held at o'clock this afternoon at
the home of her son, Charles Figg, at
1917 CLAW street. The interment was in
the Topeka cemetery.
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1t is rumored that criminal proceedings
will be brought in a day or two against
the board of education, the superintend-
ent of city schools, and the teachers OF
the schools for failure to use the tsxt
books as prescribed by law.
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Threc Sneeches in CIhicarn

Chicago. March N.-Theodore Roosevelt
is scheduled to deliver three speeches here
tonight. One at the Auditorium theater
and two in halls on the west side. Sew
eral conferences with political leadag@
also have been arranged.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Building site, 37x50 IT, 8
blocks west on 5th ST., fine location. N.
p. J., care journal.
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FOR SALE-Pure bred S. c. White Leg
horn baby chicks. Ind. 1883.
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T. B. JENNINGS.
Section Director.