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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
MILITIA IS CALLED.
To Run Down . Gang OF Mountaineers
in Kentucky.

Pineville. KY, Dec. 27.-A sharp
fight between militia and the Hen
erickson clan Of mountaineers is ex-
pected soon at Four Mile near Ely,
KY. Assistant Adjatant General J.
Ta1dY Ellis. Of Frankfort and Pine
Vile company Of state troops started
today to the mine, where the Hen
dricksons are supposed to have taken
refuge.
1t is known that the Hendricksons
intend to give battle and it is estimat-
ed that there are about 20 of the clan
concealed in the mine shaft. There
are 35 picked men in the company of
militia.
Tho trouble started on Wednesday
when Jack Hendrickson killed q man
and after reaching his home near
here, gave battle to a sheriff's posse.
One of the Hendrickson party was
killed by the posse. After this skir-
mish the Hendricksons fled to the
mountains and were traced by blood
hounds, to the mine shaft.
The militia and deputy sheriffs, aft
er arriving at the mine, decided to
fnaugurate q siege and starve the
Hendricksons out Of the mine. A cor
don Of troops was thrown around the
mine entrances. 1t is believed the
Hendrickson party has had no food
and little water and that the siege
will be short
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
BOTH CLAIM PRIORITY
Two Members Have Introduced ANA,
Tra4 Bulls in Congress.

washington, Dec. '27.-An amus,np
problem as to priority of anti-trust
Dlfis has risen in connection with
measures introduced by Representa-
tives Stanley of Kentucky and McGil-
ifcuddy OF Maine. both Democrats fo
prescribe the conditions under which
corporations may engage in interstate
commerce. The bills are identical and
are designed to solve the question of
needed legislation to carry out the
antitrust program, including a ban
on interlocking directorates, and hold
ing companies. the regulation Of stock
and bond issues and SO on
Mr. Stanley conferred with Presf-
dent Wilson on trust legislation and
introduced his bill. 1t bears the date
Of December - and the number .sH.
II. 11,167." Mr.. McGilhcuddv with
his judiciary committee colleagues also
conferred with the president and in
troduced his bill 1t bears the date of
December 20 and the number of II.
r. 11.168," or one number later than
the Stanley bill, though introduced
two days before.
Republican Leader Mann discovered
the discrepancy today and set afoot an
inquiry to unravel the mystery of
how the Stanley bill gained a prior
number to a bill that antedated it
two days in exactly the same language.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
BIG BANK RECORD
Topeka Makes Best Showing in
Her History.
Clearings Above &2,s7O, 900
Mark-Business Good.
GAIN IS 45.4 PER CENT
John r. Mulvane Says 1t Indi-
Gates Healthy Condition.
TOpeka's Per Cent of Gain Far
Ahead of Other Cities.
GAIN IS &.4 PER Cent

Previous bank clearing records for
Topeka have been smashed. Accord
ing to Bradstreet's bank c1earings re-
port. as published elsewhere in this
paper, Topeka made a percentage
gain of 45.4 for the week ended Dec.
Is over the corresponding period of
1912. This made an aggregate in
cfearings Of $2.272,OO0, the highest
point reached by this city. This put
Topeka several hundred thousand dol
lars ahead of Lincoln. Neb. While
Topeka was making this remarkable
gain. leading the entire country in
percentage increase. Wichita showed q
decrease of 1876.
John r. Mulvane, president Of the
Bank OF Topeka, stated today that this
is the best showing that Topeka has
made and indicates q healthy condi-
ton of affairs here.
In speaking of the record William
Macferran. president or the State Saw
1ngs bank, said: ''This record doesn't
show one-half of the actual business
done in Topeka. The reason is that
purchases paid for in cash do not show
In the clearings. and every check that
q merchant receives that is drawn on
the bank in which that merchant
the clearings. I'd estimate that the
total business is considerably more
than $5,00,0O0."
II the bankers were to report their
total deposits and total checks each
day it would be possible to come q
good deal nearer to showing the actual
business transacted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
WATER FAMINE.
Severe Weather Causes Suffering in
Montreal.

Montreal Dec. 27.-Severe weather
today increased suffering caused by
the water famine. Many big build
ings. including two hospitals. put out
their fires because they could get no
water for their steam boilers. The
cold hampered the distribution of wa
ter in tank carts because the water
froze before it reached the consumers.
In the hospitals, doctors and nurses
went about their duties in fur coats
and extra blankets were heaped upon
the patients. Many business offices
were closed from lack of heat.
Several days must elapse before the
60-foot break in the intake pipe from
the st. Lawrence. which caused the
trouble, can be repaired. Mayor
Lavelle's advice that the manufacture
ing plants shut down temporarily was
generally followed. The railroads are
having trouble getting water for their
locomotives. The hotels have bought
up the supply of distilled water and
are dealing 1t out in small pitchers
with the request that guests drink as
sparingly as possible. In most pools
baths are unthought Of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
LOSS OF $25O,OOO.
Five Story Building Burns I'm ST. Louis
Business District.

st. Louis. Mo-. Dec. 27.-Fire OF
mysterious origin ruined a five-story
building in the heart Of the business
section here this morning. causing .
loss of about $25O.OO0. One hundred
and fifty guests at the st. Regis hotel
were routed in their night clothes by
the flames, which leaped across the
alley and threatened to lick into tho
hotel windows. Six firemen Wero In.
jured, though not fatally. by ahoweeD
Of brick, glass or burning embefD
caused by the collapse Of walls and
roof.
Strenuous efforts OF the entire flrd
fighting apparatus of the city brought
to the scene by . general alarm. pre-
vented the nre from spreading
throughout the crowded block bound
ed by Broadway. Sixth, Locust and
fined to a trio Of buildings facing
Sixth street.
The center Of the 1one in which the
fire originated housed the Adams
Stamp company. the Harris Shoe com.
pany, the Mcknight Tailoring com.
pany, the Y. w. c. A. downtown res
taurant and a bowling alley. Tho fire
had gained such headway before fe
was discovered that the entire three
upper stories were like furnace when
the firemen arrived. Ffremen who
secured entrance to the building soon
after the hremen arrived declared the
fire originated in the shaft Of dumb
waiter in the basement and through
this passage was carried to all floors
of the building. Others who saw the
flames before the firemen arrived were
inclined to the belief that an exp1o-
sion preceded the flre
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27

ing. several hours after the arrival Of
MT. Bremner in Baltimore, and were
removed at IL o'clock at night. The
result was very carefully observed by
DR.. Kelly and the tubes will again be
tmbedded in the shoulder.
The operation is one OF the most Inn
portant that has been performed in
this country and If successful In pro-
ducing either improvement or
cure" will mark q decisive step In the
advance treatment OF such grewths by
radioactive therapeutic agents.
The growth on the shoulder Of Mr..
Bremner is one of the most malignant
recently brought to the attention of
medical scientists in the eastern section
of the United States. He has suffered
from it for some time. but in the past
year 1t has grown to such proportions
that it extends over the left shoulder
and now almost meets under the arm.
It's character is such that Bremner has
been compelled to carry his left arm in
a strap which holds 1t constantly In an
elevated position. The extension of the
wound over the front part Of the shoul-
der ends just over his heart, while the
extension over the back of the shoul-
der covers the left shoulder blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
NO WAY TO HANG THEM
What Shall BE Done With Those Who
Destroy Food.

Washington, Dec. N.-Secretary Of
the Department Of Agriculture Houston
told group Of congressman the other
day that he believed there should be
something done to people who destroy
food products to boost prices.
''Mr. Secretary" asked Representa-
tive Taylor of New York, --fs there any
way Of hanging a man or group of mcE
who throw a boat load of fish over
board to maintain prices?''
Something ought to be done to
them," replied the secretary.
"Fhat is a common practice" Mr..
Taylor added. 1.-The fish men up around
New York have to throw the fish over
beard because the market men there in
order to maintain prices will not buy
them"
Il have heard of corn being burned
AMI OF cotton being burned" said Nr.
Houston.
YES" said Mr. Taylor, land YOU
ought to do something with that group
OF inen. whoever they are"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
IN MEMORY OF FATHER
Daughters of Hermann Schucnemanr
Cast Wreaths Into Lake.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Wreaths of holly
and evergreen were cast into Lake
Michigan here In memory of Hermann
Schuenemann, commander of the
steamer Rouse Simmons, which sank in
q gale more than year ago, with its
crew Of IA and a cargo of Christmas
trees. With stiff wind whipping their
clothing, the three daughters of Cap
tain Schuenemann stood on the lake
shore and tossed their offerings to the
waves. As the last wreath was whfrled
away, the three knelt and offered pray
er for the crew. Of whom no trace has
ever been found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
JAS. P. HOWE dead
Veteran Pension Clerk Meets
End in Missouri.
Head of Topeka Bureau fo1
Twenty Years.

Arrow Rock. Mo-. Dec. 27.-James p.
Howe. who had been connected for
81 years with the government pension
department at Topeka Kan. was bur-
led here today by the Masonic order.
He died here this week Mr.. Howe
was transferred from Topeka to WASH
ington recently.
Mr.. Howe was chief clerk of the
pension office here for more than 20
years and has many friends in the
city. He came here from st. Louis.
Howe lived between Ninth and
Tenth on Lane street for many years.
He made lifelong friends in the pen
sion office and when he was striken.
one OF them, John Hovenden, formerly
OF Topeka. was sent home with him from
washington. Hovenden came to To-
peka Friday. but has now left for
Washington.
Mr Howe received q stroke Of nara-
iysls three years ago but recovered.
HIS second stroke this year was fatal.
he was q veteran in the pension ser-
wee ana was considered by the head
OF the department in Washington as
one OF the most efficient men in the
work. His death came as a surnise
10 MS wide circle Of friends ana ac-
Quafntances. " az
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
M'AD00 IS ILL.


Washington, Dec. N.-The organixa-
ton committee which is to launch the
new federal reserve banking system for
the nation has announced its plan of
action for marking out boundaries of
reserve districts and the selection of
federal reserve cities. Public hearings
will be held in fourteen large cities .:
the country-New York, Boston, Chi
cago. st. Louis. Denver, Seattle. Port
Houston, Tex; New Orleans, Atlanta,
Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Although these cities are the only
ones to be visited, 1t was announced.
the advantages of many others would
be considered and bankers and others
interested in cities not named in its
list would be heard.
The two cabinet officers composlng
the committee will spend practically all
the next two months in this work and
expect to conclude their labors ahost
ii Hli:ch to announce their intention Of
becoming members of the system. 1t
will not begin hearings until next week
SccTe tary McAdoo Is suffering from a
slight fever, and the other committee
man, Secretary Houston, decided to
abandon the task until Mr.. McAd0o 5
recovery. 1t was said the hard fight
Mr.. McAdoo made to aid in perfecting
the currency Law has told upon him.
He wes a const.,nt adviser of bon t:,..
senate and house committees and
resenting President Wilson il execu-
tive consideration OF the bill. wI.cE il
was yet In congress. His illness Is not
believed to be dangerous, but he is not
expected to return to his desk for sew
cral days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
MESSAGE FROM DEWEY
The Admiral Sees No Signs OF War in
the FIXTURE.

Washington, Dec. q. George Dewey.
admiral of the navy and hero Of Manila
bay. who yesterday .ceIebrAted his sev-
enty-sixth birthday, has given to the
world message Of peace.
II see no signs Of war In the fu-
ture," said the admiral II trust there
win be no more wars. do feel how
ever that this nation should not bo
OF its guard. Ny views Of peace and
the future Of the nary are expressed
in the few words q General Keller
former representative from Ohio. He
said: In time Of peace prepare to main-
tain IT.
that II tho way 4 esel ab01t the
navy and while h6ne tl1sre win BE-
ven, f1 - nafi0t To- shav4 : fo1u hst-
tleshiG GAbafl1tng psoG - replane -
solete vessels ard 70 reepnre = laao1s
tain Deacess & is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
BANKS MUST ANSWER.
Whether or Not They Want to Join
the New System.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The method
to be followed by national banks in
making application for admission to
the new federal reserve banking sys-
tenn. was determined upon today by
Secretaries McAdoo and Houston, con-
stituting the organization committee.
1t was decided to require each bank,
through its board of directors. to pass
q formal resolution, prescribed by the
federal committee, which will cOnsti-
tute q legal application for stock in
the new regional banks
Within sixty days. each bank is di-
rected to submit to its directors, al
ternattve propositions, rejecting or ac-
cepting the resolution prescribed by
the federal organization committee.
If the resolution is adopted it will be
forwarded to Washington by the CASH
cation of the bank for entry in the
system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
HOME Will move
Property Owners Drop Case
Against Orphans Society.
Lack of Support Ends in Fall
ure to Block Removal.

The Kansas Children's Home society
case is dead. It's death knell was
sounded this morning by Judge A. w.
Dana Suit brought by 81 petitioners,
representing property valued at $780,
900. was dismissed today.
When DR.. D. F. Shirk, supertntend-
ent of the Kansas Children's Home
society, was notified Of the dismissal
Of the case by a reporter. he declared
the organization had received no for
not ready to issue a statement. Dr.
Shirk observed. however, that the So
ciety planned to move to the Clay
street home. following the striking
out Of the case from the dockets OF
the district court.
A. K Van Hook and the 53 other
plaintiffs, through ]. E. Larimer, their
attorney, requested Judge Dana to
dismiss the case today. The court
granted the motion. Last Saturday
the petitioners would either buy the
property at the stipulated sum. $5.624
or file motion to strike out within the
week.
Since the case was commenced No
vember 20, it has attracted much
location OF the detention home at III
Clay street would materially decrease
the value OF their property, and
charging conspiracy, 81 residents filed
petition for restraining order. granted
by the Judge, enjoining the society
from moving. Order was filed Satur-
day afternoon. Notice was not served
upon the society until $3.50 Monday
morning.
Early Monday morning the removal
Of the children began. The society
was cited for contempt, and found
guilty by Judge Dana. Motion to dis
solve the restraining order was filed
by them. Offer of amicable settle.
ment was made by the plaintiffs who
agreed to buy the property for IS, see
and pay taxes amounting to 1924. The
order of dismissal today apparently
ends the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
They Give Opinions Of the New
Currency Law.
VIM. Macferran and J. W.
Thurston See Good Points.
ELASTICITY OF THE SYSTEM
OF Course Defects viii Be
Found in Operation.
j. II. BufrOw Is Afraid of the
Future Politics.

Topeka bankers see many strong
points in the new currency law passed
by congress. They believe that there
is sufficient elasticity in the system
to ease financial stringency when
money is most needed. It is consid-
cred. however. that certain small de-
fects in the law may be found after 1t
has been put into operation which
may readily be eradicated later by ac-
ton Of congress.
William Macferran. president Of the
State Savings bank Of Topeka and
also Of the Kansas State Bankers as
sociation, IN giving his individual
opinion of the new law. likens 1t to a
new boat in comparison with a vessel
OF less modern type. He said: II
do not know a better illustration than
a comparison between the old style
ship and the new one. The old ship
had but one alright compartment,
and when this was punctured the ship
went down. The new style vessel has
many alright compartments and even
though one or two of them become
punctured the ship will still float
Important Feature of New Law.
is the portion calling for the estab-
lishment of regional banks. These
banks will do two things. They will
change the reserve system and furnish
q means 1Or the OankS TO get money
from the government in time Of need.
The regional banks will give us from
eight to twelve reserve districts where
we now have one, namely, New York.
After the country has adjusted itself,
can not see but that this will be a
great benefit not only to the country
at large but to New York as well. New
York has had to carry the whole bur-
den heretofore. She no doubt has en-
joyed the use OF the money, but she
has paid dearly for the privilege in
times of business reaction. think
that the bill will work out as it is in
tended it should, which is that the
United States will be divided into from
eight to twelve districts and the re-
serve money Of those districts will be
kept largely in the respective dis
tricts.
Some Of our best financial experts
argue for one central reserve bank. To
my notion that would be idealistic
but for actual operation in commercial
affairs of the nation 1t is not as prac-
tical as the measure just passed.
Provide Money in Case of Need.
THE other important feature Of
providing money in case of need is /
think very nicely taken care Of It
has been quite carefully safeguarded.
The bill could hardly be perfect at
first and no doubt some good amend
CONTINUED on Page Five
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
SNOW FLURRIES
They Are the Order for Today
and Sunday.
Extend as Far West as New
Mexico, Report Railroads.

A light snow began falling here this
morning at 6:55 o'clock. According
to the Santa Fe reports a light fall
of snow is general as far west as New
Mexico.
The forecast: unsettled weather
tonight and Sunday: probably snow
fiurries tonight
Sunny Flora, the local observer.
does not look for a heavy fall Of snow,
but he says the coating Of soft snow
Is the same as dollars in the pockets
Of the farmers. 1t not only will pro-
vide moisture for the week but will
form a protection against the severe
weather that may come at any time.
According to Flora, with snow on
the ground all the way from Ok1ahO-
ma to Canada there is little Likelihood
that the weather will moderate to
any great extent in the next few days.
He says that there is a possibility
that we will experience zero wealth
er soon, although he does not give
this out as a prediction.
The minimum temperature for the
twenty-fOur hours was recorded at 10
o'clock Friday night. 1t was twenty
four degrees. The river has remained
stationary at sc feet. This is the
first time in many months that the
stage of the river has been slightly
above normal.
tect thirty-six hour shipments north
and west against temperature of from
fifteen to twenty degrees: east twen-
ty-four; south twenty-four to twenty
eight"
Hutchinson. Kan, Dec. 27.-The
west half of the state is covered with
snow and more is falling. 1t COM
menced before daylight. There was
not much drifting. Some of the trains
are late but there il no serious incon-
venience to the services on the Rock
Island, Santa Fe and the Missouri Pa
cific through lines.
Snow Failing This Afternoon.
The snow was still coming down
gently at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The total depth Of snow up to that
time was but eight-tenths of an inch.
Melted. this measured .O5 of an inch.
The wind shifted in the course of the
morning and at O'Clock was blow
ing at the rate of three miles an hour
from the northwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27
SAVED THEIR LIVES.
Promptness OF . Negro Prevented
Deaths In . Fire.

Cleveland, O.. Dec 27.-To the
prompt action OF John Caldwell. a
negro. 80 families and so guests at
the Perry hotel, Woodland avenue and
East Twenty-second street. owed their
escape this morning from a fire which
did $4,000 damage to q three-story
brick building that houses the Perry
family suites.
Caldwell was sleeping In the rear
Of the building and when the flames
started. he aroused the occupants
Several women and children were car-
ried out unconccioux- One hundred
and fifty persons hed. clad only In
their night clothes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-27

The year on the point OF closing haa
been one OF activity at Topeka In the
direction of home building and gem
eral Improvement An aggregate Of
$50 building permits has been Issued
by the city fire marshal in the sum OF
$93O,O0O. Aside from this several
hundred thousand dollars have been
expended in other city improvements
including miles Of paving and side-
walk. The Santa Fe, 1t should bo
mentioned also. has paid out q large
sum of money in making more perfect
its great shops plant.
The last twelve months have con-
stituted q great home building PERIOD
OF the $50 permits issued. $50 were
for the erection OF new dwellings or
cost of 100000. Going further into
detail it will be seen that of the SEQ
permits, 244 called for the construc-
ton OF new homes at an expenditure
of $4,000 in round numbers, or an
average cost Of $1.S00. The hundred
and sixteen dwellings that have been
remodeled cost the owners the sum OF
$4,000 to improve.
Topeka Is Progressing.
These figures show that Topeka II
growing; that the people have faith in
the future of the city; that they arc
demanding better homes. The dwell
ings for the most part are not preten-
tious, but are substantial and of the
kind that make q good impression
upon visitors to the city.
The most expensive residences In
the entire list is that which J. NJ. KEEP
pie had erected at q cost of $500
the actual cost OF construction. II
must be remembered that the building
permit figures do not include tho coin
required to furnish the dwellings, ana
every one who has ever had anything
TO do with building q house knows
that there are always extras that must
be paid for which were not considered
when the original plans were made.
Then, also, hundreds Of houses In To-
peka have been painted and other
wise put in repair in the last twelve
months, and this does not show In the
permit records. 1t would be a con-
servative estimate to place the total
amount Of money put into Topeka
homes in the period in question ~
$75O.000.
Rapid Growth Here.
Strangers taking seeing Topeka
auto trips this season have remarked
at the amount of building in progress
in the residential districts. Several Of
the outlying residential sections have
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