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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
BY TIE WY
By HARVEY PARSONS.

Chicago gent smoked cigarette
caught on fire, burned, ran into gas
Jet, flooded room with gas, then jump
ed INTO filed bath tub. Result: demise
of party of first part. Question: mas
the coroner decided whether 1t was the
cigarette. fire, gas or water that re-
moved him from the tax list?
Anti-cigarettists have a good case
According to evidence, the cigarette
started the stampede that resulted IN
the other catastrophes, and the fact
that a cigarette will not start a nre
except in powder or pile OF match
heads, will not detract from the force
of an article in the anti-cigarette mag
azine.
President Wilson took two of the
most effective methods of having con-
gress hear his message; first, he de-
liyered it in person, thus creating a
sensational demand for his wares, and
second, he made it short-very short.
Be sure the fatted calf is really fat
and hog-tied in the stall before you
try to make a noise like a prodigal
son. Frequently the prod puts on his
share of the oratorio only to find that
the price of veal has quered the final
act
Now that we have a dry town-po-
litically-it may be necessary to keep
the white way illuminated until a la
ter hour No longer may the bibulous
citizen who is 'all it up lend his
lustre to the dark, gloomy avenoo after
the midnight hour, and the missionary
cops who are to replace the patrol
men now on the job, may get lost in
the inky darkness.
1t is always April FOOLS day, with
a string across the walk at every cor
ner, for the unfortunate gink who
spends his time in the pursuit of hap
piness.
We are not given to promises, sar-
toriaI or otherwise, but solemnly prom
Use to refrain from ever wearing hat
with the bow in the back.
The easiest way to find real cut
glass is to avoid the bargain counter.
The color scheme of the Sixty-third
congress is patriotic to an extreme;
the white hair of Champ Clark, the
red of the hair of Vic Murdoch and
whiskers of Ham Lewis and the gem
eral cerulean tint of the Republican
minority, make a tri-color complete.
The chronic handshaker is usually
left-handed, and is waiting to slip you
something with the brass-knuck stud
ded left he keeps concealed under his
harmless looking coat tail.
1t is reported from Lunnon that the
Suffragettes use powder, but whether
they smear it on or use the ordinary
channels skin is not stated by our
highly intelligent correspondent.
When one woman shows another
something she has purchased, the sec
ond always says: I'm going to get
one just like t. but SHE DOES
MOTT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
NELL TO Their AID.
Attempts an Agreement Between Rail-
roads and Switchmen.

Chicago, April 1O.-United Commissioner
of Labor Charles P. Neill. passing through
Chicago stopped off to see if he could as
sist in bringing about an agreement be-
tween 1900 Chicago swftchmen and the
managers of 10 railroads by which they
are employed. Mr.. Neill and Assistant
Commissioner W. w. Hanger attended an
all night session of the leaders of the
switchmen. The latter met again today
and Hanger, the official mediator, with
them He kept Mr.. Neill informed bv
telephone as to the attitude of the switch
men. No one concerned could report any
progress today when questioned by re-
porters. The main point of difference is
the demand of the men for time and a
half for overtime Sundas and holidas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
eminent.

The annual report of the photograph
ic trust shows net profits, after paying
preferred dividends. of $13.629, los, equal
to 1881 per cent earned on 49, 22 800
common stock, as compared with $3.50
per cent earned on $19,512, 800 previous
year. Is there any way in which the
tariff reformers can hit this one?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
JAPS WILL EXHIBIT.
Trouble in California Legislature Will
Not Affect Exposition.

Toxic, April 10.-Officials here said the
participation of the Japanese government
in the Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco is not to be withdrawn. The
chamber of commerce has telegraphed to
the chambers of commerce of San Fran
cisco and Los Angeles. thanking them for
efforts to defeat the California land own
ership bill and begging continued en-
beavers in behalf of friendly relations be-
tween Japan and the United States.
The members of Prince Taro Katsura's
new party passed a resolution today in a
similar strain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
APPOINT D. F. MALONE
Successor to Hale as Third Assistant
Secretary of State Named.

Washington. April 10.-Though the sem
ate had adjourned until Saturday and no
nominations were prepared at the White
House it was stated today that Dudley
Field Malone son-in-law of Senator
O'Gorman. would be appointed third as
sistant secretary of state to succeed
Chandler Hale. Mr.. Malone has been Of
fered the position and has accepted it
Judge W. r. King, national committee
man from Oregon, is slated to fill eX-
listing vacancy on the BOARD of United
States general appraisers at New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
Dynamite Presbyterian Parsonas

Decatur. April 10.-The Presbyterian
parsonage at Tolono. ILL.,. was dyna-
mited early Thursday morning. Rev.
w. W. Wilson and his wife who were
in the house at the time. escaped with
out injuries other than bruises. The
dynamite blew a hole in one of the
walls and broke all the windows. Will
son has been vigorous foe of saloons
and has had no personal enemies as
far as he knew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
TAKE over U. P.-S.P.
Possibility That Government Will
Handle Merger Through Receivers.

Washington, April 10.-There is a
possibility of the government taking
charge of the properties of the Union
Pacific-SOuthern Pacific merger
through a receivership If the United
states court at St. Louis does not APP
prove the new plan of dissolution, re-
jected by Attorney General Mercy
0oIdS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
William Macferran. President State
Savings Bank of Topeka, and First
Vice President Kansas State Bank
ers' Association.

The response was made by ]. R.
Adams of ElDorado. Mr.. Adams said
I'VE are happy indeed on this
gloomy morning to be greeted with
such a degree of warm hospitality. We
have long known that Topeka is an
enthusiastic and gracious host This
city always appreciates having visitors,
and always goes her length in provid-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
THE FIRST ARREST.
Parkman Made 1t for Arson Under
Fire Marshal Act.

The first arrest to be made by the
newly appointed state fire marshal,
took place today. Marshal Parkman
arrested j. A. Drassef at Neosho Rap
ids Drassef's house and barn burned
February at Burlingame. Drassef
claimed he was absent at the time,
but it was subsequently proven he had
been at home. He was taken into GUS
tody today on the charge of arson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Probably every great disaster brings
something beneficial in it's train if one
can only find it. The sinking of the
Titanic caused ships to be made safer
and to be provided with a sufficiency
of lifeboats. Out of the Galveston
flood grew the commission form of gov
eminent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
Refining Company Denies Charges.

New York, April 10.-The Corn Prod
ucts' Refininf company tocay filed it's
answer to the government dissolution
suit. The answer admits the company
is engaged in interstate commerce but
denies all of the allegations of the gov
eminent that the antitrust laws were
violated or that there was any inten-
ton to violate them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

White House regulation No. 23''
has just been issued. Still nearly
everybody has considered that order
No. 2S was the one which the office
seekers don't like
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

A Pennsylvania man committed
suicide while his wife was shopping.
He should have waited and given his
wife time to tell him how she bought
something she didn't need for 80 cents
that was worth 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Discoveries of coal in the Antarctic
regions is reported by returning ex-
plorers. 1t is something that certainly
is needed down there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The state Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news ~
eanization for the exclusive afternoon
Dublica ton in Topeka
The news is received in The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

1.-THE latest thing is a girl with X
ray eyes" Nothing new in that. Every
man who gets home after midnight
knows his wife has them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

do the women want to voter" in
quires the New York Times. Certain
candidates in Topeka are in a position
to give expert evidence ON that point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Even though Chief Moore of the
weather bureau has resigned, there
are indications that he does not feel
that way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
Babcoclx suffragan Bisbon.

Boston, April 10.-Rev Samuel G.
Babcock, of oston Archdeacon of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of Massa-
chusetts, was today elected suffragan
bishop for the diocesan convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

In justice to Philadelphia be it said
that a deaf and dumb man sat through
a trial there as a juror, but was dis
covered eventually.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

And popularity
He caught her other hand and drew her
close. rs that alp he persisted.
And my hair, she added, laughing.
'Tll be a sight when those boys return. !"
|-(Copyright, 1913. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

If the British government is ever
going to let a lady starve herself to
death at her own sweet will, now is
a good time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

The news that pretty much every
body in Colorado has been riding
on passes must awaken in many a
mind memories of the good old pre-
Hepburnian days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

The cubist artists are probably safe
against having their pictures declared
immoral. What worries them most is
the difficulty in finding purchasers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

The tariff reformers in congress
seem inclined to put themselves in the
way of pointing to. President Wilson
and saving: He did it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Still. if we had Mrs. Pankhurst to
deal with in this country, her finish
would be doubtless in some such
place as Matteawan.S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Flirting may, indeed, injure the
prospect of votes for women, but it
will stand a hand in procuring hus-
bands for women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

]. Pierpont Morgan did very little
talking. But why should he when he
had S75, 00O, 900 to do it for him?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Missouri d. A. r. have dedicated a
monument to the pony express riders
of so years ago. In 1868 nobody will
be unwilling monuments to the rail-
road express companies of today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

What has become of the old-fashion-
ed man who mentioned that the women
did not want to vote and would not
if they had a chance?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Mayor Harrison says Chicago ha!
a reputation to maintain. But prob
ably Chicago would rather forget it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Almost every paper in the country
runs a picture of Mrs. Pankhurst and
no two of them look alike. If some of
them are correct likenesses, Jail is the
place for her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

The "blue sky laws are all right
But why not apply them to the
political candidates?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

That Russian officer who committed
suicide in an aeroplane simply could
not wait
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

guarantee law at the next session of
the legislature will be laughed from
the PLATFORM The history of the law
you are familiar with. It's prestige
you are proud of; the permanency of
it's home is fee-simple The few, who
would disturb are restrained by the
many who favor. The federal court as
well the attorney general diagnosed
the case and said the child would die,
but the supreme specialist was called
for consultation, and said the child
would live. It's pulsation has improved.
respiration is normal, and the growing
vitality of the child is phenomenal
The parties who attempted strangula-
ton failed to ana1yze correctly
He closed with this advice:
Your faith should be a mighty power
within you. Bury doubt and fear in
oblivion. Don't tolerate narrow views;
individualize your personality to eff
fectiveness and carry the paramount
thought of what will help you to make
life a success"
The Silver-Leaf quartet a colored
organization furnished vocal music to-
day that pleased. This afternoon H.
]. Waters, of the State Agricultural
college spoke on Forty Minutes of In
tensified Farming
George II. Hodges governor of Kan
sas, spoke briefly. c. NJ. Sawyer. bank
commissioner of Kansas, gave an adj
dress. George w. Hanna. of Clay
Center and JOhn IL. wagner, OF
Larned, are on the program for late
today.
Show at the Grand.
The visiting members and their wives
will be. entertained at the Grand opera
house tonight by Donald Brian and
his company in THE Siren.''
The first address on the program
tomorrow morning will be Banking
Reserves for Kansas Banks by John
r. Mulvane, president of the Bank of
Topeka. This will be followed by a
discussion of this subject by several
prominent Kansas bankers w. E.
Wilson, of Washington. will speak on
"Some Impressions of a Kansas Leg
islature," and What a Member is
Expected to Do" J. n. Dolley wilt give
al. address Banking Future Of
Kansas"
The afternoon session will be de-
voted largely to business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

A Pennsylvania judge says that
many upright men get drunk. But
not many drunken men get upright.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

He said: There is no wrong in
placing an encumbrance on a man
that wants to work his way back into
good society and if he wants this let
him contribute. If he refuses to COM
ply with the dulles of getting into good
society, it is Inexpensive to place him
where he belongs
Representative hall was we'll filled
with bankers and their wives. The
attendance is excellent considering the
unfavorable weather conditions. The
registration is expected to reach the
500 mark before the eclose of the meet
ing.
DR.. S. S. Estey pronounced the invo-
cation. Roy L. Bone, city commits
sioner of finance, took the place of
the mayor, R. L. Cofran, in welcoming
the visitors to Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10
Mayor Cofran Is Busy Man.

Mr.. Bone said: when the mayor
took his seat he thought that some
members of the police force were bet
ter fitted for other jobs. Some of
these men were of a different opinion
and appealed to the civil service board.
So things are in an unsettled condi-
ton at the city hall. Mayor Cofran is
consequently busy and for that reason
he asked me to greet YOU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

President Wilson took two of the
most effective methods of having con-
gress hear his message; first, he de-
livered it in person, thus creating a
sensational demand for his wares, and
second, he made it short-very short.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

Chicago gent smoked cigarette
caught ON fire, burned, ran into gas
let, flooded room with gas, then jump
ed INTO filed bath tub. Result: demise
of party of first part. Question: has
the coroner decided whether 1t was the
cigarette. fire, gas or water that re-
moved him from the tax list?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

We are not given to promises, sar-
toriaI or otherwise, but solemnly prom
Use to refrain from ever wearing hat
with the bow in the back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

1t is always April FOOLS day, with
a string across the walk at every cor
ner, for the unfortunate gink who
spends his time in the pursuit of hap
piness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-10

The easiest way TO find real cut
glass is to avoid the bargain counter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
STATE SENATOR UNDER FIRE.

Oxford, Miss, June 5.-Disbarment
proceedings were instituted by mem
bers of the Oxford bar against State
Senator Lee M Russell, in Federal
Court, Judge Miles presiding, at 4
o'clock this. afternoon. The papers
were not obtainable giving specific
earges but unprofessional conduct is
alleged among other things. The
charges will be heard by Judge Miles
today. ~ss
Mr.. Russell has practiced law here
since his graduation from the Univer-
sity of Mississippi. He was for two
terms member Of the lower house of
the Mississippi Legislature and took
prominent part in all the sessions
of that body. Two years ago he was
elected State Senator. He is a native
Of Lafayette county and has taken q
prominent part in politics since his
graduation from the university. He is
the author of the famous anti-fraternity
bill which is now before the Supreme
Court on constitutional grounds and
was possibly the most persistent ad-
vocate Of the passage of bill of this
character the past ten years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
DUTRo WAS ONLY
TECHNICALLY GUILTY.

Memphis, Tenn, June 5.-Postmas-
ter L. w. Dutro of this city, in the
Federal Court Wednesday was found
guilty on four counts charging him
with receiving money for political pur-
poses. A fine Of 81 and costs on each
count was assessed. Because of igno-
rance of the law; District Judge John
e. Mccall declared that Dutro was
only technically guilty and was dealt
with leniently.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
MEETING OF TOBACCO MEN.

Richmond, Va, June 5.-The thir-
teenth annual convention Of the To-
bacco Association of the United States
was opened in this city today, with
headquarters at the Jefferson Hotel.
Tobacco manufacturers, warehousemen
and agents are in attendance from
every section of the United States, as
well as from several foreign countries.
The convention will continue until the
end of the week.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
PETAL ITEMS.
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Mrs. Louise Moffett is visiting he,
daughter. Mrs. H. S. Chappell, in Ep
ley.
Mrs. Warren Upton and little son
Ward, have returned from Mobile
where they spent two weeks visiting
Master Tom Crawford, who has been
attending the Deaf and. Dumb Institu.
tion, at Jackson, returned home Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. Viola Moore has as her guest,
her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lockard. of
Ward, Ala
Miss Johnnie Lee Turner, of Match
ez, Miss, is expected to arrive today
to spend awhile with her grandpa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. M. Carley.
Miss Bertha Fairchild, of Moselle,
has returned to her home, after a visit
to Mrs. o. c. Stewart and Mrs. w. A.
Mitchell.
Miss Allie Smith, of Hattiesburg,
was the weekend guest last week OF
Mrs. G. R. Odom.
Miss Carrie Gene Evans returned
home Tuesday from Columbus, Miss,
where she has ben attending the 1.
I. & G.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
DEATH OF MRS. R. e. FOSTER.

Mrs. r. e. Foster died at her home
on Cottonwood plantation near Shiloh,
in Issaquena County, Mississippi, May
29th, 1918, at 700 a. m. Mrs. Foster
was born In Claiborne County, Missis-
sippi, January 80, 1857. She was the
daughter of Col John Heath, of Shi.
loh, Miss, a sister to ]. P. Heath, of
Filters, Miss, and DR.. T. A Heath
of Shiloh. She leaves a husband, Mr.
R. E Foster, three children, Mrs. ]
S. Ellis, of Hattiesburg, Miss; DR.. R
H. Foster, of Meridian, Miss; Mary
Foster, of Shiloh, and many friends
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05

to mourn her loss. She had been an
invalid for some time.
The remains of Mrs. Foster were
brought here yesterday afternoon at
5 o'clock on a launch and interment
was held in the Heath family lot in
the city cemetery at 6 O'Clock, Rev.
Dr. Howard L. Weeks of the Baptist
church, officiating. Those who accom-
panied the remains here, were: R. e.
Foster, Miss Mary Foster, Mrs. ]. s.
Ellis, ]. P. Heath, Mrs. Alte Heath
and DR.. T. A. Heath.-Vicksburg
Herald.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
George Jenkins Fly.

George Jenkins, the infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Fly, was taken
i'll shortly after Mrs. Fly and her two
children reached Durant several weeks
ago for a prolonged visit to relatives,
and though every possible effort was
made to stay the disease, it continued
to grow worse each day until the frail
life cord was snapped and the spirit
of the sweet little baby boy, at 4
o'clock Wednesday, left it's tenement
here and winged its flight to God who
gave It.
Little George Jenkins on September
l, 1912, came into the home and life
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fly, since when their
hearts and hopes have 80 entwined the
young life that now those hopes are
blighted their own hearts are crushed.
The funeral was held at Durant and
the baby boy was buried there, where
his sorrowing mother was reared.
The bereaved parents have the
heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of
friends, among whom are the members
of the staff and office force Of The
News, of which the father is an
efficient and appreciated member.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-06-05
BREAD WRAPPING CASE DECIDED.

Shreveport, La, June 5.-The first
case tried in Shreveport growing out
of an alleged violation of the state law
requiring the wrapping of bread result
ed yesterday in the City Court in the
filming Of H. Rolzsky, local baker.
The case was hotly contested, Rolzsky
claiming that the thirty loaves of bread
found unwrapped in his wagon were
wrapped when they left his establish
ment. City Judge Blanchard assessed
a $40 fine.