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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
Topeka MAN TESTIFIES
III. w. Seery Gives Evidence in Inter-
national Harvester Suit at X. c.

Kansas City, April 24.-C. A. Deni-
son, of St. Louis, branch manager OF
the johnson Harvester company, one
of principal competitors of the Inter-
national Harvester company, stated at
the hearing today in the government
antitrust suit against the international
that competition in eastern Missouri,
western Illinois. western Kentucky and
western Tennessee had increased con-
siderably in the last several years.
In the last year he said his COM
pany had sold from 10 to 10 per cent
more grain binders in his territory
than in the year preceding. The sales
of corn binders had doubled, and his
company increased its sales of NOW
ers by 25 per cent and sold nearly so
per cent more sulky rakes than in the
year of 1911.
Harry W. Seery, implement dealer
at Topeka Kan, stated that for 30
years he had sold what now are In
ternational Harvester company goods,
and though he should not like to lose
the business he has built up for that
particular line, he should discontinue
business with the international COM
pany should any attempt be made by
them to coerce him into selling the In
'ternational lines exclusively.
Other witnesses who testified were:
Otto Steiner Wamego, Kan; George
w. robertson. Mexico, Mo-; J. w. Tay-
lor. Columbus, Mo-; F. H. Prescott,
Peabody, KAN "A. L. Schrader, Elmo,
Kan; S. c. Escoldson, Fromona, Kan;
L L. Schults, F'rederickstown, Mo-;
George Schneiders. st. Peters, Mo-;
Edward Busch, Washington, Mo-, and
]. H. Machens, Machens, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
DIAZ AFTER HUERTA.
President Failed to Call an Election
and Felix Is Angry.

Mexico City, April 24.-Felix Diaz is
making active preparations for a reyo-
luton to overthrow the plans of Pro-
visionaI President Huerta to hold the
presidency without calling an election
for July %. The agreement existing
between Huerta and Diaz at the time
of the fall of Madero called for a
presidential election in July.
Last Tuesday the chamber of depu-
ties under orders from Huerta failed
to order the election for the date
agreed upon.
Diaz, it is said. is assured of the
support of 5000 men in the arsenal
here. He has a force of 1000 more
at his hacienda, 20 miles from the
capital, and members of his family
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
duke LEAVES AMERICA
Tobacco King and Beautiful Wife
Moving to England.

New York, April 24.-James B. Duke,
the American tobacco king and his wife,
who was Mrs. William Inman of At
lanta, famous throughout the south for
her beauty and wit, sailed today on
the Mauretania for England, where
they are to make their home indefi-
nitely.
Duke recently secured Dorchester
house, which was the residence of
Whitelaw Reid in Park Lane, London,
and it is understood that Mrs. Duke
Will entertain extensively.
According to several intimate friends
Mrs Duke, shortly after her marriage
to Mr.. Duke promised them that she
would attempt the social conquest of
London. He will retain his New York
residence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
SALUTE GOES OFF.
Militant Noise Maker Blows Up in
Manchester Hall.

Manchester, April 24.-An immense
window of the Free Trade hall was
blown out early today by bomb
which exploded beneath the platform.
The police believe the bomb eXplod-
ed prematurely and was intended to
provide a militant suffrage salute for
John Burns, president of the board
of trade, who is to speak in the Free
Trade hall tonight.
London. April 24.-Mrs. Charles
Despard. the leader of the suffrag-
cites who were arrested last night,
while trying to hold a meeting in
Trafalgar square, was sentenced to-
day to II days Imprisonment in de-
fault of payment of fine of S25.
Her companions were sentenced to
ten days each Mrs. DeSpard de-
clared that the attempt to hold a
meeting in Trafalgar square was made
as a protest against the governments
prohibition of suffrage meetings in
HYDE park
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
RACES In KENTUCKY.
Society Meet at Lexington Opens Up
Spring Festivities.

Lexington, KY, April 24-With 800 guests
present from New York. Philadelphia,
Boston, Chicago, New Orleans and Gin
cinnati as well as the leading society
people from Kentucky, including Governor
McCreary, the spring racing season OF
Kentucky opened here today with a so
ciety meet at the Hinata farm of Mrs.
Clarence Lebus on the Russell Cave pike.
Four events for professional jockeys
were on the card
These will be followed by a polo race
that will be for guests only. The party
is considered the most pretentiouS ever
given in Kentucky, the weather is clear
and the track fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
SUFFS ARE OPTIMISTIC
Believe Their Amendment Will BE APP
proved by Congress.

Washington. April 24.-Mesnbers of the
senate woman suffrage committee have
practically decided that one of the several
resolutions before the committee to amend
the constitution and give women the bal
lot VIII be reported favorably at the pres
eht session. If the tariff bill is kept be-
Tore the finance committee for several
weeks. the resolution will be brought up
In the senate by Chairman Thomas, and
a determined effort will be made to pass
the measure Tariff or currency legisla-
non may interfere with the suffrage reso-
luton which in that case would go over
until December
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
German Aviator Killed.

Berlin, April 24.-The German avi-
ator Dunetz was killed this morning
at the Johannisthal aerofrome in the
suburbs, by falling from a considerable
height while flying in his aeroplane.
Princess Eugene Shakoffskoyo, a GER
tihcated Russian airpiIot, and Vsevo-
lod Abramovitch a Russian airman,
also fell while flying in biplane at
Johannisthal today and were painfully
injured. Their machine collapsed at
a height of 80 feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24

and friends are rapidly enlisting 9TH
ers in Oxacia, the home of the Diaz
family Pablo Morley is in New Or
leans and Adolfo Bori in New York
buying arms and ammunition for the
revolt. Diaz is said to have the back
ing of ENRIQUE Creel, Alfredo Terrazas
and Teodoro Dehesa, all of whom
are wealthy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
FERRY over DAM.
Three Girls Drown When New York
Pilot Loses Direction.

Troy, N. Y. April 24.-Gertrude
Breen. Nellie Mcguire and Mary
Ahearn, three girls living on Green
Island and employed in collar factor
les here, were drowned today when
the steam ferry Ambrose went over
the state dam at ingalls, avenue A
fog confused the pilot. Four men
passengers and pilot and owner were
rescued from an island in the center
of the Hudson, 1,500 feet beyond the
dam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
Missouri Board of Health.

jefferson City. April Ex-Governor Major
today named five new members of the
state board of health-Dr. F. H Matthews
of Liberty, DR.. ]. A. B. Adcock of War
rensburg L. F. Wills of Neosho, DIR. G.
o. Cuppaidge of Moberly and DR.. T. H.
Wilcoxen of Bowling Green. DR.. Ira w.
Upshaw of st. Louis and Dr. g. B. Shulz
of Cane Girardeau will hold over until
July / The new board will organize May
and DR.. Adcock will succeed Dr. Frank
Hitler as secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
Harvester Case Contained.

Kansas City, April DETERMINATION of
implement dealers along the lines of COM
petitive conditions in their several COM
munities was continued today by counsel
for the International Harvester company
at the resumption of the hearing in the
governments antitrust suit against the
combine. Judge McF1ugh. chief of Inter
national counsel, questioned each witness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
First Gan stone Operatee.

Indianapolis, April 24.-Mrs. Mary
E. Burnsworth, n years old, of In
dianapolis, who 40 years ago was the
first person to be operated upon sue
cessfully for gall stones. died last night
in a local hospital from maladies in
cident to old age. The surgeon who
performed the operation became ia
nous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24

as to the total of his annual business and
as to what proportion of his trade was
In International made goods. Most of the
dealers testified that from one-fifth TO
one-half of their implement trade was in
products of the International.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
CUBS SELL PLAYERS.
Former Western League Stars Go to
Cincinnati.

Chicago April 24-Pitcher VIM Powell
Formerly of St. Joseph. and Infielder
michael Berghammer. formerly of Lin
com, Neb.- team. were sold today to Gin
cinnad by the Chicago Nationals. 1t is
understood Cincinnati claimed the two
players at the waiver price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24
New York money Market,

New York. April 24--MoNEY-Money on
call steady, 2s4 as per cent; ruling rate.
"a per cent; closing bid pa per cent; Of
fered at 27s per cent. Time loans. easier;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-24

60 and 80 days. 4A per cent: months, ~
041z per cent y
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper, n to
s per cent.
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at AS3-50 for
60 day bills and at s4S6.75 for demand.
Commercial bills, 81. s3A.
SILVER-Bar silver. 6o1kc; Mexican dol
lars 48c
BONDS Government boeds, firm; rail-
road bonds, heavy.
Moose Dance.
Social dance will be given Friday
evening, April 25, at their hall, 112-
ia East Seveneth street.-Ady.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
YESTERDAYS ELECTION.

In district which last Theodore Roosevelt
votes against ~ 6ss for VIM H. Taft which carried Wood
row Wilson by about 1900 plurality Julian Heane Republican
candidate for Congress yesterday poed nearly three
votes the Progressive candidate Democratic
candidate by 1000 than Woodrow Wilson'S plurality
In other words the Republican party the First Congressional
district has come back II back" pendd earnestly
and milant II has come back fighting
ganization equipped do battle fired
From numerically third place
of the parties has that
siton Democracy there through
the Republican party proven
another thing that that the Democratic minority party
in the First district and when the forces opposed the Democratic
party united they and will win easily.
The process of ratification begun
completion with the overwhelming
furnishes that the Republican has
trict and with the
will be BY 1914 practical
Republican all oppose
tariff smashing industry destroying policy of the Democratic party
and Republican will be elected
district Of West Virginia the Congress
temporarily defeated result spells hope
spraon o Republicans everywhere.
The Republican party forth only
that and decided gains
toward and 1914 this industrial district
Hon Julian Harne splendid contest
His friends have feel pride
adverse conditions He has helped bring the Republican party
place in the district doing performed
great public service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
BASE BALL COMPARISONS.

The games so far played between
the rival teams Of the National League
ana the American League indicate a
higher grade Of playing I'm the young.
or organization The Athletics cor.
tainly had no easier time taking tho
American League championship than
tho Giants had I'm the National League
vet in the clash for the worlds cham.
pionship the Athletics displayed su.
poriori'y over their opponents AZ prac.
tically every point
In Tho Chicago ruterCity series. mo
American Learue representative have
been easy vlctors. and tho contest pc.
tween Pittsburgh and Cleveland. rep.
resen'atives Of rival leagues. stand
practically tie. on account Of age
and prestige. the assumption has been
that The older. or National. Ioapue. ms
q rule played tho better ball The ~
uros. however. do not seem 20 Justify
that statement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
PARTIsANsHIP IN BANKING DE
PARTMENT.


II appears that the Office OF Comp
troller OF the Currency. with the vari-
Gus subordinate appointments nation
al bank examinerships. is to become a
part Of the Democratic political ma
chine. A large number OF efficient and
highly experienced national bank ex-
aminers have already been summarily
discharged and their places flled with
the history OF our political changes
that this very important department.
having to do with the life-blood. so 70
speak. OF the commercial and indus
trial interests = he United States.
has been made the foot ball Of parti-
san politics. When Grover Cleveland
became President in 1892 he was wise
enough and sane enough TO realize that
good national bank examiners were
not picked up every day. and that the
national banking department Of the
United states was one thing that ought
10 be kept free from partisan politics.
Therefore. many 81 the national bank
examiners were continued under hts
administration Tho administrations
Of Presidents Mckinley. Roosevelt and
Taft followed this wise rule. and
Democratic bank examiners appointed
by Grover Cleveland are still in the
service ~ the government
With the partisans now AZ Washing
ton. however. the situation IS different
No department is too sacred. no Office
is too important 20 tho Dyes OF tho
spoilsmen. and the national banking
department IL now being robbed ~ the
services Of many Of IT'S most efficient
men. solely In order % make posi-
lions for Democratic place hunters
This proceeding is especially slgnif.
cant IN view - The pending currency
bnl. which is intended SIN further %
Increase political control 90 national
banks and The banking facilities OF
tho entire country r. our present ma
tional banking officials are 90 be- mad
the mere tools ~ political party.
We may we'll ask whether o. ls tho part
% wisdom and discretion 20 add 10
The power ~ partisan politics 20 con
trol. 20 harass. or otherwise % inter.
fere With tho operations ~ our great
banks Tho possibility Of currency
system devised hy politicians and up.
Grated FOR partisan purposes is too
vicious. seriously to contemplate
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
JOHN W. DAVIS BEING GR00MED
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR

flashed before the eyes OF Mr.. Davls's
friendly audience or party brethren
IL was neither inspiration nor spon
taneity. then. but evidently the re-
suit OF cool. calculating foreth0ucht.
As such II served its purpose well.
and as such marked the first outward
and visible sign In his native state OF
IN" movement Matched up several
months ago 20 boom and groom IN .
former representative and present So
lcitor general OF the United States.
the intimat" and much admired friend
and companion and welcome guest at
all time OF the president. COR the seat
IN the United States senate. now oc-
cupied by William =. Chiffon. and for
the place OF party leadership IN West
Virginia now held by the latter. IN
partnership With Clarence W Watson
The contest ma. now be declared 10
be on. out in the open field Of political
ambition. where all in the stands and
bleachers may see. and root and
pull according 10 their individual.
several and collective iuclinations
From the historic Indian Mound in
Marshall the new battle flag has been
unfurled. For United states Seua-
tor. 19lG--Hon. John W. Davis"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
How ErisccOns Scheme to Saddle the Suns Ravs Failed
By E. j. Edwards

One afternoon in the fall OF 1857
met the late Cornelius Bushnell on a
train OF the New Haven Railroad and
entered into a conversation with him
- MT bushneh and John Griswold. OF
Troy, y. Y, were associated With John
ericsson in the construction OF the
nrst monitor, and IL was largely
uSnirough Mr; Griswold's influence that
Giueon Welles. Secretary OF the Navy
IN president LincOln's administration.
was persuaded 20 accept the monitor.
Az ieast Tor trial tests. and TO man her
with ofcers and sailors OF the Federal
navy. For his services at that time a
monument had been erected in memo
~ OF MIR. Bushnell in the City OF New
/ asked Mr.. Bushnell II he knew
time. ''''''
i have not had much opportunity
20 meet Mr.. Ericssons in recent
years. Mr.. Bushnell replied. Il
KNOW; however. that he is completely
absorbed in work upon an apparatus
which he has invented and is now
perfecting. He believes that Il will
reNoiutlonize modern industries -
an kinds. because IL will make possible
me capture for commercial purposes
OF the energy which is IN the suns
You know there are a good many
men OF science who believe that N
even one-half OF the energy which is
IN coal could be utilized for power
purposes the result would be a vast
cheapcning Of manufacturing cost.
The energy that is in coal is really
the stored-up energy which the suns
rays place there.
As long ago as the time when
Ericsson was working out his plans
Ior the monitor war vessel his mind
occasionally reverted TO the prob.
lem. Can any machinery be invented
which would make Il possible TO cap
ture and control some part OF the en-.
erEy that is in the suns rays?'
II know that Il was Fricsson's pur.
pose TO occupy himself exclusively
with this problem after he had per.
fected one or two other inventions.
especially a submarine fighting yes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
viii Sian Bill

Tho Pres. dent IS expected 10 sign
fha urgency deficiency bill with its
section r'vortiug Co the old spous
system and all. swing no doubt. as
600 excuse FOR so doing that no has
flo power 90 promulgatp am order
later Uu. n Hc elects to. to put deputy
revenue collector and marahals again
under civil service This. az course.
may ho done. huf 10 Is not likely 10
happen until after the present Rcpub.
IDHn irrumh'uf4 are displaced by
democrats Dr. Ie now estimated that
fhI. section ~ fha lIr win throw
600 fob. open fo tn faithful ad
I.reu'a of fno party .u power That.
H..n 'Hn several hrr1f.I extra Jobs
created fn rTrs Tor fhn income tax
feature. w.N make quite udy mum
Dor OF positions fo ho r1rrrIad ont 60
those Who possess the required quill -
Tho spoil we're only ahIn f1
muster Eve ~ai.r.tv. but that vas
just H. effective HH five hundred Do
DEL 'rkrr farf chat Ho TammauV
HFrn MON loI tho feht ir behalf
or sustaining the civil service Nat.
ur1I.H and OFT course Senator Chill
fnn ana DUurrc am1u Brown of West
Nrr.ua. voted to break down tho
m"fit system They expect to place
r. number 0f their followers with col
hector lI.Fa
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15

Officers lost control OF the crew, a
rush was made for the boats. and a
small number OF passengers got away
safely, when many more might have
been saved. Like the Titanic. the
Nolturno had far from enough life
boats. and those who were not able 20
crowd into them had 10 take chances
on the burning ship. II would seem
possible and practicable 20 equip a
steamship with n number OF Hfeboats
sufficient 10 carry all passengers. but
this very simple llfe-saving precaution
was neglected, not only in the case OF
the Titanic. but also the VoIturno
The owners Of the latter ought Ger.
'0iriy 70 have profted by the lesson
Of the Titanic. How many sea hor.
rors are necessary 20 impress upon
tho men who build and operate steam
shins tho need OF The most ordinary
life-saving measures.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15
UNCLE WALT: The Poet PHILOSOPHER.


Jane EHa our domestic. damsc majestic and She
ta''9 Ha OF "cckagc Whcrcsocycr She
1890. . OF our prayers and wishes lane Eliza brcaks tbc
J'' LILA dishes and she shc didn't
read the riot act. Jane Eliza sits a-drcaminr while
, ''H'c ' N caming and The beverage resulting
gray your hair when she she fries % so ,ba,
folks despite co. and She she's awful sorry when we rim ,ro
l swear Jane i1 has steady who known Freddie
nd c always wants The Taror when this n come an
y Hend> n eons come from a surrounding regions and
y so on our Ncantah The evening chewing
daisy though She trfc lazy waste The c
Nng yards OF dpry from her bonds enlarge her
%" " h hc don discharge her, for successor
uu pc io time as worse For an carly death she's and
some cav she leave kitchen midst the
stove and The sovcrrcs and their wire she's aua, coal oil
pouring POP INC stove and that means soaring famous
country where she need o. the fire
WoDyrEht ieo by am
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-15

have been many yearr in that employ.
own their own homes and are other
wise more or less permanently an
chored 20 citizenship here. The larger
per cent Of them happen not 10 be OF
The party in power just now and also
a guOily number OF them aIr colored
men. Their idea Of the move is that
II is 10 get them out Of the service
and create lot OF places for the hun
cry and faithful Charlie Jones. a
CclorCd man. Who entered the service
- years ago from larkersburE. Is one
az The number affected. lie Appealed
20 'ae men beers OF MS states deleCa-
ton 20 help him. DE-, 90 wer, pow
erless Tie will have 10 accept the
offered transfer or get ont. and n De
accepts he expects 10 get transferred
20 some station where men Of his
race are neither wanted nor tolerated
as fellow workers OF the whfes.
Either course offered 20 him looks 20
Jones like going up a blind alley.
Negroes Up Against II.
Ihe col0red employees OF the gov
eminent have been on the anxious
seat ever since the present regime
took the reius They have been mon.
aced on all sides. many OF them have
had 30 made so unpleasant for them
that they nave been forced 10 quit
the service. Total elimination from
the governments employ. seRgrega-
ton and various other schemes 10
force them on have been and are be.
ing agitated Not single man Of that
race has gotten "A berth since this ad-
rlinistratlOn came In. President vii
son was compelled 10 withdraw
couple Cf nominations OF colored men
because Senator NardlTan and other
southern senators declined 10 confirm
the nomination OF negro. Some
northern senators have desired the
pres.den, 20 nominate negro constitu-
cnts who had rendered them political
service. but the attitude Of Vardaman
and his kind IN the senate prevented
The signs are that no negroes will
got employment under this admin
straHon Nof only that. but many or
them win boz forced out Their. VIII
be- no difficulty In finding ways and
means to do this