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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
HUERTA IN DANCER
Threatened Overthrow of Gov
ernment Is Serious.

Mexico City, April 1S.-Undisguised
pessimism is manifested in the capital
as to the future of the Huerta govern
ment. In neither official nor unoffieia1
circles are the statements of General
Enrique Obregon, commander af the
Sonora insurgents, and Venustiano
Carranza, ex-governor of CoahuiIa, of
the proba BILE overthrow of Huerta long
er derided.
Without exception, the. newspapers
aver that the only hope of salvation
lies in the fotation of loan. Prac-
tically all of them admit that nom
recognition of the present administra-
ton makes this doubtful.
That the rebels in the north are rap
idly extending their lines is indicated
by the isolation today of Monterey and
Saltillo, the capitals respectively of
Nuevo Leon and Coahuila, by the cut
ting of the railroad at Linares, between
Monterey and Tampico, and the main
line of the National Tailroad. between
San Lais Potosi and SaItiIlo. Dinares
is reported to be occupied by the reb-
a1e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
co OUT
Belgium Soon to Have ONLY
Abbreviated Newspapers.
Worlds Biggest Strike Is Grow
ing More Serious.

Brussels, April 18-The strike of all
the Union printers here. tomorrow will
bring home to residents of the Belgian
capital the effects of the great ma
tional strike far more forcibIy. than
the Gripping of industry in other parts
of the cot try has done. Most of the
fifteen Gaily papers issued here will be
in reduced form.
Todays estimates of the number of
strikers makes the total between $50 900
and 375,000. The movement maintains
it's determined character throughout
the provinces. The socialist leaders
have generally succeeded in keeping
their followers well in hand, and have
prevailed on them to continue passive
Only in a few instances have disturb
ances occurred, and these in a minor
character.
In the industrial province of Hainaut
a few have returned to work, but the
number of accessions to the strike
movement fully balances the defec-
tions. Shipping has suffered some de-
lay at Az erp owing to lack of
hands for loading freight
The street cleaners of the capital
threaten today to add to the fncon-
venience of the residents by quitting
work inm ediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
Says Attorney Generals Letter
to Co. Clerks Misleading.
And Liquor Shipment Records
Public Property.
The Law VIII Stand or Fall
With Webb Bill.

Senator T. d. Mahin, author of the
Mahin liquor law, and rated as one of
the most versatile and able lawers in
northwest Kansas, takes serious OBJ
lection to the construction placed on
his bill by Attorney General John S.
Dawson and declares that either know
ingly or unknowingly Dawson gave the
county clerks of the state information
which may cause them serious trouble
regarding the enforcement of the new
liquor law. Mahin holds that the rec
ords of liquor shipments to Kansas un-
der the new state law are public pro-
perty under certain circumstances and
that refusal of county clerks to fur
nish this information will probably lead
to legal complications which will be
both unpleasant and Improbable for
the county clerks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
The SEASON IS ON
Western League Opening at
Topeka a Success.
Fair Skies and Big Attendance
First Game.
DENVER CHAMPIONS A CARD
They Oppose Kaws While the
Fans Applaud.
Parade Before Game and Gov.
Hodges in Box.

When Governor George H. Hodges
threw the new white ball to Mayor R.
l. Cofran at Association park this
afternoon, the largest crowd that ever
witnessed a baseball game in Topeka
was on the zounds. The grandstand
and bleachers were filled to capacity
and the crowds filled a part of the
field between the fences and foul
lines. 1t was even necessary for a
number to venture over the foul line
at the extremes of left field. Guards
had trouble in keeping them back.
The Western League season opened
here under the most favorable circum-
stances. The Denver Grizzlies opposed
the Kaws. The former aggregation is
ger Jack Hendricks claims another
flag this year. This causes the team
to be one of the best drawing cards on
the circuit.
ence on the circuit, is familiar with
the pace of the Western League, and
has assembled a crowd of players who
look good enough to make real
showing. 1t is believed that the fans
of the city will see a team higher in
city has been represented on the West
ern League circuit.
Both managers have been working
with their respective teams and an
nounced Thursday that they were
ready for the battle. Both teams
trained in Oklahoma and Texas, and
the pastimers have been successful in
drawing out kinks and loosening their
muscles until every athlete is in good
trim for the opening of the season.
The weather conditions were never
more favorable for the beginning of
the baseball season. The sky was void
of clouds, the baseball field was dry
and in ideal condition and business
was practically suspended. The peo-
pie of the city responded by giving
their liberal support.
The state house, the courthouse, the
city hall and all other public offices
suspended business at 2 o'clock
In addition to the public institutions,
to close were the Santa F'e general Of
flee building, the offices of the Rock
Island, a mum ber OF the shops and
scores of business houses Practically
all business houses suspended busi-
ness. The managers of these institu-
tionS are not all baseball fans, but
they realized that some of their en-
ployeeS were and were big enough to
allow the latter to take a short outing
on this occasion.
The members of the Commercial club
were largely responsible for the genera,
of business They took ad-
of the occasion to give the
national pastime in Topeka a boost
and We're successful. J. Will Kelley
secretary of the Commercial club, head
ed the movement in that organization,
and George Godfrey Moore recruited
the ranks of the Booster club, which
rendered valuable services.
Governor Hodges encouraged the eff
forts of the organizations by agreeing
to pitch the first ball. The governor
is a baseball fan from A to lizard.
the efforts of the business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
TALK INCOME TAX
Democratic Caucus Talks Over
New Revenue Plan.
Movement Made to Fix $4,000
as Exemption Limit.
CLEAR INSURANCE POLICIES
Bill Is Made Over to Cause No
Question.
Defeat Amendment to Take
Boats From Free List.
CLEAR INSURANCE POLICIES

Washington, april 1S.-With Dem
ocrat members of the house in the role
of students today Cordell Hull of
Tennessee converted the tariff caucus
into class on income taxation after
the caucus had been disposed of
amendments to few items on the free
list passed over from yesterday. Sew
eral members sought to have a small
duty levied on rubber, raw silk and
Tungsten ore. Representative Hull
wrote the income tax section of the
Democratic bill about which members
of congress particularly evinced de-
sire for information as to it's effect to
criticise its provisions.
The Tennessee member elucidated
his plan in a lengthy address and on
nearly every provision he was asked
a dozen questions. How the ways and
means committee had arrived at $4,-
600 as the exemption limit for the in
come tax was the first subject of in
quiry, some members asking if $4,000
would not be better and others demon
strating an idea that the exemption
should be lower.
A lower exemption, Mr.. Hi ex-
planned, would necessitate a bill with
so many special exemptions that it
would be difficult to enforce and also
would entail so much administrative
work as to make it Improbable. BY
fixing the exemption at $4,000, special
eXen ptions are not necessary and it
collection of the tax were made COM
paratively simple. Considerable op-
position to some of the features of the
act are developing though the leaders
declared many members were under
miSapprehension as to it's exact work.
ing.
Before the caucus the wavs and
means committee coaGi1cre6 amend
ments which would change rates On
some minor commodities. The amend
ments were to be offered to the eau
Gus.
The committee also framed an
amendment to the income tax section
changing the phraseoIogy regarding in
surance policies. In the original, the
language was meant to exempt insur-
ance policies in computing net income,
but the phraseology was regarded as
confusing.
1--WE will change the language" said
Chairman Underwood, Ito make clear
that insurance policies are exempt"
The change does not alter the original
intention of the committee. The con-
of the income tax it
became apparent today was to be the
cussion began in earnest The commit
tee is ready to contend that there is
no ground for apprehension on that re
spect-
The first vote of the day in the
Democrat caucus before the income
tax was taken up, was on a motion of
Representative Phelan of Massachus-
etts, to take boots and shoes from the
free list and make them dutiable al
10 per cent ad valorem. This being de-
feated, he offered an amendment for 5
per cent duty, which also ~aS lost by
an overwhelming vote.
The caucus rejected an amendment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
CUPID is TO BLAME
Kansas City Woman Struck
Man Because of Love.
Mrs. Harris Tells Police Story
of COurtship.

Kansas City, April 1S.-CornwalI w.
Ellis, the barber whose head was almost
severed from his body by a hatchet
welded by Mrs. Julia d. v. Harris, a
woman lawyer, and owner of a barber
shop in Kansas City, Kan, was still alive
at II o'clock today. Physicians, however,
said he could not recover. Mrs Harris IS
detained at the police station, awaiting
the outcome of Ellis wounds. She main
tains she struck Ellis because she loved
him.
The woman's husband, from whom she
has been separated, today took POSSESSION
of Stella, the 10-year-old daughter who
has been living here with her mother. He
said he would aid his wife in her trouble
Albert Harris. the husband of Mrs
posed him to be her cousin. Mrs Harris
spoke freely last night of the manner in
which she deceived her husband. AS she
talked she smiled rather wistfully and
clenched her hands nervously. She did
not appear to be mentally normal
Every Sunday we would go out out to Q
she said. Il told him that Mr.. Ellis was
my cousin and he believed me. We USED
to go out on the Union Pacific and Mir.
the day on the farm And | told him
that Mr.. Ellis had heart trouble and was
afraid to live alone for fear he would die
suG~enly, and for that reason L had him
board at my house in the rear of the
shop.
Mr.. Ellis was deeply in love with me.
me he told me he could not live without
me and L sent him away, seeing it was
getting serious. He was gone three days
and he came back and said he could not
stand it to be gone. He was just sick
over the parting and L had physician
for him. l let him stay after that.
Mrs Harris said this morning she did
not sleep wink last night as the iron
cot in her cell in the women's department
was too hard.
L can't remember about my striking
Mr. Ellis" she said weakly. Il recall
everything that happened before and
after but 1 don remember the blows. L
don't know what prompted me to do such
a thing"
Albert Harris, her husband, was in the
city this morning.
7 don't think my wife ever really loved
Ellis he said. Somehow I never liked
that man. but l le+ him come out to the
farm because she said he was her cousin.
I'm going to keep the child and try to
Ieep from her the story of her mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
REFORMER IS DEAD
John e. Wayman of Chicago
Turns Gun on Himself.
Under DeIusiOn He Suffered
From Appendicitis.

Chicago, April 18.-John E. Way
man, former states attorney of Cook
county who died early today from
bullet wounds inflicted by himself sew
eraI hours before, had suffered for
several days under the delusion that
he was afflicted with appendicitis, ac-
-cording to DIR. w. o. Krohn, the fam
lily physician. Certain that Wayman
was coming to a nervous breakdown
the appendicitis scare was used as a
subterfuge to induce the patient to go
to Excelsior Springs, Mo-, for few
DAYS rest He was told by the physi-
clan that this would be the best way
to prepare for t. ; operation He con-
sented to go and returned to his home
believing that he was to undergo the
operation Up to the time he shot
himself he is believed to have thought
that he must submit to the knife with
in a short time.
One of the most important prose-
cutions conducted by Wayman while
states attorney was that of Police In
spector Mccain on the charge of ac-
cepting bribes from Westlake dive
Keepers Mccain was among several
policemen and dive keepers indicted
in connection with the investigation
but was the only one tried. He was
convicted and sci red a short term in
the prison. Wayman waged relent-
less and vigorous fight against the po-
lice officials and in doing SO became
estranged from many of his old
friends.
One of the last acts of his admins
tration last November was to close UP
the South side levee district. He
caused all of the resorts to be raided
and scores of arrests followed. He
then passed to his successor the task
of keeping the district closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
SING WAR SONGS In TOXIC

speech in which he said that diplomacy,
the courts and commercial men were
helpless and that only the influence OF
Christianity remained. Otherwise, he
declared war was impending. Mr.. Mott
agreed in replying that the influence of
Christianity was now superlative.
Dispatches We're sent by the meet
ing to President Wilson and others
imploring then to use all their in
fIuence on Christians and thoughtful
people to avoid a calamity.
Italy Is Inquiring Into Facts.
Washington, April 1S.-Italy's inquiry
of the probable effect of the pending
alien land laws in California upon
Italians and their interests in that state
is expected to be followed by like in
quries from other governments who
have subjects engaged in farming, fish
ing and enterprises which might be
affected by such legislation. Diplomat
lists here point out that the Malta in
cident in Louisiana during Harrison's
administration established the inability
of the federal government to exercise
any control over a state in such queS-
tions, and about all Bryan can do at
this stage is to assure his queStioners
that the California legislation as Of
ficials here hope to see it finally framed,
will not injure their subjects.
Mr.. Wilson's announced selection of
George w. Guthrie to be ambassador
to Japan is taken with a measure of
relief by those interested in the situa-
ton. Mr.. Guthrie probably will soon
be nominated and on his way to Toxic,
American interests in Japan have been
urging that an ambassador be ap-
pointed to succeed Lars Anderson, who
has just returned home. Meanwhile
the Toxic embassy is in charge of
BaiIly Blanchard, but it is not known
that Secretary Bryan has had occa-
adj he n
ment through the embassy, his efforts
having been confined to conference
here with Viscount Chinda, the Jap
anese ambassador. Secretary Lane, a
native Californian is doing much to aid
Secretary Bryan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18

men MayoI r. L. Cofran agreed to get
IN the game although he admitted he
was not baseball enthusiast
The days celebration began with a
parade. This was headed by MARSHALL $
pand and followed by the governor
and mayor and players of the two
Teams Citizens responded by furnish
ing automobiles. The parade formed in
Iront OF the Throop hotel and went
north through North Topeka and then
PACK and south on Kansas avenue to
the baseball park The machines oc-
cupleo by the band, officers and play
ers, We're followed by others which were
fllIed with members of the Commercial
club and the Boosters and Rooters
cIup. Thelr machines were decorated
with appropr banners. The occu-
pants of these cars kept up a con-
t1nuous noise and attracted the atten-
ton of everybody along the line of
march.
The grandstand and bleachers were
filling with a yelling mob when the
game was called. The crowd began to
select their seats fully an hour before
the game was scheduled to begin. The
players of both teams were given a
rousfng welcome when they left their
automobiles and proceeded to their re-
spective benches.
Th Denver team was the first to take
the field for the usual practice. The
le'ii9 "dtcheo tneIn Win interest ana
usually gave the players an ovation
when making a good play. The Kaws
were next on the field and were given
vigorous applause when they left the
bench. Every player on the team,
while at practice was given an ovation
from time to time.
Managers Hendricks and Gear both
feel confident of winning the first game
of the season. Pitchers Cochreham
and Casey Haggerman or Barney
Schneider were slated to begin the
game for their respective teams
Pitcher Cochreham appears to be in
better condition than any of the other
Kaw players and Dale Gear believes
he is as fit as a fiddle. The same can
be said of IT, Denver pitchers
The following is the batting order
which the mana gers claim will start
the game:
Topeka. Denver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
RAISE KANSAS RATES.

Chicago, April 1S.-The situation in
Kansas was considered at a special
meeting of eompanie- doing business
in that state during the recent meet
ing of the Western Union in Phila-
delphia. The Kansas committees sub
mitted figures showing the severe and
continued loss in the state and the
experience on the classes of which rates
have been reduced under the state
ting law and it was decided to ask
the insurance department to increase
rates on the improbable classes on
the basis of the official statistics sub
mitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
TODAY'S GAMES.
Western.

Western.
Denver at Topeka, clear.
Des Moines at st. Joseph, clear.
Sioux City at Omaha, clear.
Lincoln at Wichita, cloudy.
National.
Chicago at st. Louis, clear.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg, clear.
New York at Boston, clear.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn, clear.
American.
Cleveland at Chicago, clear.
st. Louis at Detroit, clear.
Washington at New York,
clear.
Boston at Philadelphia, clear.
Association.
Columbus at Milwaukee, clear.
Toledo at ST. Paul, clear.
Indianapolis at Kansas City,
clear.
Louisville at Minneapolis, clear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
1t Still Stays Fair and Warm.

The weather is still above normal
six degrees-aIthough the thermome-
ter reading at o'clock this afternoon
was seven degrees below that of
Thursday at the same hour. Cloudy
weather is the prediction for tonight
and Saturday, although rain is not ex-
pected. Today the sky is obscured by
clouds all the way from Kansas to the
Pacific coast. According to the local
weather observer, a fair brand of
weather for baseball will be dealt out
saturday afternoon. The hourly read
ir1c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
TURN FOR WORSE?
Sudden Change in Pope's Con-
ditiOn at Noon.
He May Die at Any Time, Is
Latest Report.

Rome, April 18.-A report gained
circulation shortly before noon that the
pope's condition had taken a very sud-
den turn for the worse. at the hour
of this dispatch it is impossible to
verify the report.
The prostration and exhaustion of
the pope are undoubtedly augmenting
and, according to those about him the
truth is that he may die at any time
or may even linger on for months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18

proposed by Representative Hardwick,
of Georgia, to take crude rubber off
the free list and to make the tax 10
per cent. Representative Borland of
Missouri, followed with an unsuccess-
full attempt to put manufactured rub
Der on the free list
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18
PEACE AT HAND?
Balkan Allies Will Accept Proposals of
European Powers.

Vienna, April 18.-The Balkan allies
pean powers of acceptance of their pro-
posals. says the Neue Freie Presse- Blu
garia, Servia and Greece at the same time
will telegraph to King Nicholas of Mon
tenegro urging him to follow their ex-
ample.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-18

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Cloudy tonight and Saturday.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-09-09
Revival Closes

The Christian Church Revival conducted by Evangelist Ernest House will close tonight. The topic for the sermon tonight is What It Costs Not to Be a Christian. After the sermon tonight a reception service will be conducted for the new mem bers of the church. The meet ing has been a very successful one in spite of the hot weather prevailing during the entire two weeks.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-09-09
Local News

A. o. Wyril is over at Hot Springs on business.
 Born-Yesterday to Dr. and Mrs. A. A, Reeder at their home in this city, girl.
 Lake fish for sale Thursday and Friday. Phone 192.-J. w. Hunt. Advt.
 For Sale-No. Oliver type writer. Good condition. -Ritchie Grocer Company. Advt.
 Phone 304-Pure Food Store one dozen fine lemons, BOG. Ev. erything else in proportion. Satisfaction guaranteed. Advt.
 c. c. Calhoun spent a portion of today in Gurdon on business for the Prescott Hardware Com pany.
 Mrs. Wren Scott and sister, Miss Beulah Hesterly, are spend- ing today down at Texarkdna shopping.
 "Alkali Ike's Mother-in-l law" Be sure and see what Alkali does to her. It is some comedy-at the Gem tonight. Advt.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Ralph B. Hardy Wednes- day instead of at the church.
 Ladies The Prescott Hard ware Company is going to give away one of those good machines "a White-go over to their store and investigate. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-09-09
Prescott a Good Town

Prescott is a mighty good town, worthy of the best of every. thing. That's why we have join ed the American Drug and Press Association and offer to our peo. pie the Meritol line of prepara. tions. made by the Association ard sold only through it's mem. bers. There is nothing like these goods, guaranteed in every way. We want Prescott people to have the best there is, so we offer you this line. Ask to see Meritol goods.
 Hesterly Drug Store local agents. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-09-09

One good comedy and two good dramas at the Gem tonight. Advt.
 Joe A. Bailey is moving into his new home on Fifth and Vine streets.
 J. A. White is spending today in Jackson township on business for Jordan & Go.
 Logan Mendenhall, of Rosston, was ln the city today attending to business matters.
 At the Gem tonight Alkali Ike's mother-in,law shows him how to be good. Advt.
 Mrs. D. o. Oullett, of Jeffer- son City, Missouri, is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Lucy Gam.
 For Sale-Six acre tract of land; good four-room house, sit uated just outside the city limits. Bob Hit. Advt.
 Ed Barham, of the firm of Barham Bros, West Main street merchants, is in Little Rock making purchases for his busi ness in this city.
 An important meeting of the | WOOdmen of the World is to be held at the hall tomorrow night and all members are urged to be present. Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-09-09

Messrs. Denman & Loomis to- day shipped two cars of cattle to St. Louis. These cattle were in fair condition and were raised on the Denman & Loomis farm near this city. MT. Loomis went to St. Louis with the cars,
 News was received here today of the loss of J. w. Holloway's residence which was destroyed by fire last Thursday. The house caught from the fue. Mir. Holloway saved only a few of his household effects. Value, $1, 800; insurance, S75O.
 County Clerk J. w. Franks is today mailing out the pension checks. The amount received this year by the pensioners is P cents on the dollar. Had St. Francis county made it's settle ment in time it would have been about 75. The new act allowing widows of old soldiers who had remarried and whose second husbands had died or deserted them pensions became effective this year and there are about 500 more allowed in the state than there were last year.