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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
JAPAN TREATY RIGHTS
Anto-Legislation in California Stirs
Up Political Parties.

Toxic, April 12.-Irritation over the
California land legislation is in
creasing throughout the country. All
the political parties have sent deputa-
tions to the premier and foreign min
lister asking them to adopt measures
to preserve Japan treaty rights in
America. The constitutional party
has proposed an anti-California boy
colt and the chambers of commerce
have telegraphed to similar bodies in
San Francisco and Los Angeles and
elsewhere asserting that the result of
the legislation will be disastrous for
trade between the United States and
Japan.
Washington, April 12.-Secretary
Bryan was noncommital when told of
the Japanese governments instruc-
tions to Ambassador Chinda. He eX-
pressed only the sentiment that it
would be time to consider formal re-
presentations after the laws in ques-
ton had been passed by the Califor-
mia legislature and were under con-
sideration by the governor. Repre-
sentative Raker told President Wilson
today that Senator Sanford of Cali
fornia had given assurances that the
alien land bill when finally passed
would not conflict with any treaty OBJ
legations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
DENIES R. R. POVERTY.
brotherhood President Says Higher
Wages Won't Affect Earnings.

New York, April 12.-Assertions by
eastern railroads that some OF them
would show a deficit in earnings If
firemen were granted higher wages
are misleading and unfair, according
to a brief which w. S. Carter, presi-
dent of the Brotherhood of Firemen,
submitted today to the board of arbi-
tration that is to decide the wage dis
pute. Mr.. Carter sets forth that only
IL of the 81 roads involved in the
controversy are independent. The II,
he says, control the 40 other and by
a division of traffic or an allotment
of earnings can make the earnings
of the subsidiaries any amount they
WISH
1t is further contended that, exclud-
ing eight roads now showing deficits,
the combined surplus of the railroads
involved, amounts to $256, 2SS,931.
with this enormous amount at
their disposal" says Mr.. Carter, lit is
evident that the railroads are fully
able to pay the increase, which, ac
cording to the extravagant estimate of
the railroads themselves, would reach
in annual charge amounting to less
than one-twenty-fifth of the total
amount of surplus"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
STRIKE IN BELGIUM
Nearly Half WOrkmen i'm Coun-
try to Go Out Monday.
Employers Aiding Men in De-
handing Suffrage.

Herstat, Belgium, April 12.-Em-
ployers here, although deploring the
strike, have decided to aid their en-
ployees in participating in the dem
onstration in favor of equal suffrage.
One manufacturer has undertaken to
feed fifty children as long as the
strike lasts. Other manufacturers
have agreed to pay the strikers a
weeks wages.
The strike here will be almost com
plete. Only enough workmen will re-
main at their posts to keep the ma
chinerY in condition
Dampremy, Belgium, April ~
All the bakers of this city notified
customers today that they would not
deliver any bread after Monday
Bruges. April 1.-THE Christian
unions-as the Catholic workmen's
association are known to distinguish
them from the socialist trade unions
have decided not to join the strike.
workmen of Belgium will refuse to
quit on Monday.
Llege, April 12.-Employers of this
city posted notices today saying they
will give their workmen who strike
for equal suffrage half pay for three
days if the men will return to work
on the fourth day.
Verviers, Belgium, April 1.-THE
metal workers and shoe factory hands
who at first heSitated to join in the
strike, decided today to participate in
the movement. A large majority of
the workmen in this city have deter
mined to lay down their tools.
Seraing, Belgium, April 1.-THE
great coal companies here are putting
up hundreds of cots inside their shops
for the non-striking workmen and
foremen who take the places of strik-
ers- Sympathizers with the strikers
have arranged to feed 1000 children
While the men are not at work.
Brussels, April IA heavy snow
storm struck Belgium early today ac-
companied by severe frosts. Orchards
were ruined in many districts and the
telegraph and telephone service was
interrupted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
TRY 1T AT HOME.
If Gunpowder Works on Hens, 1t viii
Bring Peace.

Washington, April 12.-Secretary of th,
Navy Daniels is a poultry fancier and
brought 80 Plymouth Rock hens to Wash
ington from his North Carolina home buc
he is threatening to feed them with p1,n-
powder If the supply of eggs does not In
crease soon.
Inc change OF environment has stop
ped my hens from laying" said Mr. Dan
lels today, but solution of the problem
was offered by my colored cook this
morning, who said ordinary gunpowder
mixed with the food makes a hen do her
duty when everything else fails.
Il think | will try the remedy on the
mems 1t seems good way to utilize gun
powder while there is SO much peace talk
being heard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
MASONS BANQUET.
Covers for 5OO-Speaking and Eating
of the Best.

The spring reunion of the Scottish Rite
bodies of the Valley of Topeka closed
covers We're eg laid MI'f for 500 banquet Tbe Maso1s
lived up to their usual record of hospital
ity and good cheer. The program was an
unusually interesting one. The Rev. John
w. Waldron of Holton acted as toast
MAJ -er in place of DIR. Frank A. Love
land, who was unable to attend. Re
H. Hodges, Attorney General John S.
Dawson, Augustus o. Wellman and z. g.
Hopkins, newspaper correspondent, who
Il have been asked to speak for few
minutes on the Philosophy of Mason
ry, a" said Governor Hodges, who made
one of the most eloquent addresses That
has ever been delivered in the Masonic
hall. Free Masonry like all other
things in life. must be judged by what it
accomplishes-what it does. 1t is in the
nature of a divine command that a tree
shall be judged by the fruit 1t bears.
There is no flaw, no defect in the history
of Masonry. and if it be charged that
we have not done as much for humanity
as other institutions have done, we reply
there are no blood stains upon our gar
ments. Masonry never slandered man or
woman, sheltered a criminal or counten-
anced the violation of law We never
prosecuted one for opinions sake, never
fought a battle. nor drew a sword against
an enemy. In the past were reviled
and persecuted-today there is hardly a
world.
while we set up no especial religious
creed of our own we are arrayed and
wage eternal warfare against the teach
ings of the atheist and agnostic,, who
would make a body without a soul, an
earth without hope of heaven. world
without God. There is no pessinlism N
Masonry. The lodge does not take the
place of the church. but accepts the faith
as taught by st. John the Evangelist; the
Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood
of man.
There are factions in lodges in
churches and it is well that this is true.
If the factions are headed by well mean
ing strong minded men, paradoxical as
it may seem, it is a good thing for the
order. A good formula to foment fac
tons is to keep your eye on your own
deficiency, a good remedy-think twice
before you speak, then talk to yourself.
ct is fitting at this time concluded
Governor Hodges, ito quote the best
definition of Masonic obligations L have
ever heard
. The man who wears a Masonic en-
blem should have no quarrels with Ma
sons or mankind. He accepts life as 1T is
and he finds it good. We may not be so
very wise or exceedingly good-but since
we know we are not wise and are ready
to admit not unusually good, we are wiser
than We know, and better than We ac-
knowledge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
Case Decided Against Thomas.

Judgment against r. L. Thomas,
former clerk of the district court, for
fees in dispute between him and the
county, was rendered this morning by
Judge George H. Whitcomb in the Sec
ond division of the district in the total
sum of $14, 562.15. This includes the
sum of s13,479.S9 deposited by the ex-
clerk some time ago as constituting
the money in dispute, and an addi-
tional finding against him in the sum
of 81 ,O82.2 being principal and interest
of all money claimed by the county in
dispute.
The county alleged that Thomas was
entitled only to $4,000 as salary in the
clerks office, anC to what was neces-
sary in the way of clerk hire not to
exceed $1,000 a year. Thomas held that
he was entitled to the salary and then
to divide the excess of fees collected
with the county, paying clerk hire out
of the county's share. Judge Whit
comb held that the 5000 year was
all to which the clerk was entitled,
and that all the balance above neces-
sary clerk hire should be turned in to
the county treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Measure Vetoed by Taft to Be Rein
troduced.

Washington, April 12.-President Will
son conferred today with Senator Mar
tin and Rep. Fitzgerald, chairmen of
the senate and house appropriation
committees. The discussion was about
the early passage of a sundry civil
bill Mr.. Taft vetoed the bill in the
last congress because il contained a
provision exempting labor unions and
farmers organizations from prosecu-
lions under the fund appropriated for
the operation of the Sherman anti
trust law. Although no conclusions
were reached, according to White
House officials, Mr.. Fitzgerald said
the measure probably would be intro
duced from the floor of the house in al
most the identical form which il
reached Mr.. Taft He intimated the
exemption clause which Mr.. Taft char
acterized class legislation would be re-
tanned. What position the president
would take was not made clear at the
White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
CITY FORGOT ELECTION
Hampton, Neb., Didn't Think Any
thing About 1t April 4.

Hampton, Neb., April 12.-This
town forgot to hold it's annual election
April 1 and it will be held April Is.
1--WE just plum forgot about cleo
ton" said a member of the town
board. I'VE shall try to not let it
happen again.
Contrary to the state law, the sa-
looms of Hampton kept open April 1
and the keepers say they also over
looked it was election day
Members of the town board should
have been elected Hampton has a
population of about six hundred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
WILSON NOMINATIONS
Names for Important Offices Sent to
Senate Today.

Washington, April 12.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate today
by President Wilson, were:
Third assistant secretary of state
Dudley Field Malone of New York
Counsellor for the department of
state-John Rassett Moore of New
York.
Collector of customs for the district
of Saluria, Texas-Andrew H. Evans.
United States attorney, western dis
trict of Texas. L. Camp
United States marshal, northern dis
trict of Texas-William J. Mcdonald,
western district of Texas, John Rog-
erS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
THROUGH A TRESTLE.
Two Hundred Workmen in Cars
Many Reported Drowned.

Nincennes, Ind, April IA B. &
o. S. w. railroad work train carry
ing something like 200 men went
through a trestle three miles west of
here shortly before o'clock this
morning.
Many are injured and it is reported
a number tS~owned. One relief train
is bringing about 100 here. All doctors
have been requested to be at the Union
station when the trains arrive.
The trestle which went down is a
temporary one and was being used for
work trains only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
EARTHQUAkEIN UTAH.

Salt Lake City, Utah. April IAN
earthquake lasting several seconds was
experienced here at 1:30 O'Clock this morii-
ing Telephone operators on the fifth
floor of the telephone building reported
that their transmitters were rocketed by
the force of the shock.
Train dispatchers of the OREGON Short
Line railroad reported that the shock was
felt throughout southeastern Idaho.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
BILL To TAX HEIRS.
National Revenue Would Be Derived
Through Bill in Congress.

Washington, April ia national in
heritance tax is proposed in a bill to
be introduced by Representative La
Toilette.
ranging from 1 per cent on legacies of
less than $4,000 to so per cent on lega-
cies of more than $4,000, 600. The bill
would exempt requests to educational
church and charitable institutions. A
similar bill has been introduced by
Senator Jones'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
STOP RATE RAISE.
Commerce Commission Suspends MANY
Proposed Advances.

Washington. April 1.-THE interstate
commerce commission today suspended
rates: Switching tariff at Chicago of all
roads connecting with the Chicago, Mil
waulxee & St Paul, in coal and coke
from - cents to 10 cents a hundred pounds
on building stone from points in Mime
sofa to Kansas City and destinations In
other states until August 81. Varying
prices on wheat from Kansas City to Illi-
nois points for shipment east, until Oc-
tOber IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

Franklin D. Roosevelt the new
assistant secretary of the navy, has
started out on a political career very
much like that of his illustrious
cousin Theodore. Young Franklin
has the same position at Washing
ton that the elder Roosevelt held
under Mckinley. Both Roosevelts
are graduates of Harvard and both
have been state senators in New
York. They are related both by
blood and marriage. The new as
sistant secretary is thirty-one years
old and is Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
Raptists Defeated the Methodists.

The North Topeka Baptists defeated
the First Methodists in a game of
basketball at Washburn college by
score of IS to 26. The team consists
of Edwin Scotrin, r. f.; Carl Hursburg
L. f.; Russell Jones c.; Earl Williams,
t. g.; Russell Name, l. g.
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increase.
Gordon Meeting at Auditorium

A series of special services will be
held at the Auditorium beginning Sun
day night by the Rev. Robert Gordon,
assisted by B. P. Stout of Pasadena,
Cal, who has an excellent baritone
voice On account of repairs that are
being made at the First Baptist church
it was impossible to hold the meetings
which will be held each evening in that
place of worship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
five WOMEN BURNED.
Fire in Michigan Home Was Fatal to
Five.

Petoskey, Mich. April 12--Five women
are reported to have been burned to
death near St Ignac in a fire which de-
stroyed their home The dead are said to
he Mrs James Bradley and her three
daughters and neighbours daughter, VINO
vas visiting them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
.HARTICAN TO SING SING
Policeman Who Would Not "SQueaP'
Sentenced Three Years.

New York, April 12.-John J. Harti-
gan, the policeman who would not
"squeal,' went to Sing Sing today to
serve three years for perjury to shield
high police officers accused of grating.
The district attorney declares that the
police system paid Hartigan $4,000
for his silence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
Kansas Pioneer Dies

Great Bend, Kan, April &c. O.
Newcomb, aged SO. pioneer, died at
his home here Friday. He had been
a Knight Templar 81 years. longer than
any other man in the state He was
a civil engineer in New York in the
40s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Mrs. Elizabeth E. Francis. aged Sc
years, died at her home at 1919 North
Taylor street. The funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
The funeral of Eileen Grice of S12
West Sixth avenue, who died Friday,
was held this morning at the residence
and interment was in Mount Calvary
cemetery.
Mrs Mary A. Buford. aged "a years.
colored, died yesterday at her home at
1918 Lane street of tuberculosis. The
funeral will be held at 2 O'Clock sun
day afternoon in the chapel of Stone
street & Gaines Interment will be in
the Topeka cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Alexander. aged A years,
died this morning of heart trouble at
her home in Silver Lake. The funeral
arrangements Will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

Mrs. E1enOra PIumD Buys PrOperty.
The Noel property at ia Harrison
street. has been sold to Mrs. Elenora
plumb of Emporia, a sister-in-law of
the late Senator Preston B. Plumb by
Mrs. P. G. Noel. The consideration was
$1,000.
The house consists of 10 rooms which
are deliberately furnished. The parlor
is finished in birds eye maple and the
reception hall, library and dining room
in sycamore. The dining room is pro-
vided with marble wainscoting
Mrs. Plumb and her daughter, Miss
Luella Plumb. will take possession of
the home June !.
The sale of the property was COM
pleted by the c. J. r. Smith Real Es-
tate company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
Spectacular Columbus Fire.

Columbus. April IA spectacular
fire in the Chittenden block early to-
day threatened wholesale row. and
the Chittenden hotel, but was extin-
guished with loss not exceeding
$4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

It will pay. you to get our estimate on
that lumber bill. ]. Whelan a. CO. am
and S. +. tracks. Phone s65.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

Free 81 extra pants with every suit
70 oroer $i5; This week only. Glasgow
WOODEN Mills, 72e Kansas aye.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

Have the spring suit cut along right
lines Let Olof Ekberg make ii up from
popular prices will appeal 10 Won 7os
Kansas ave.-Adv. w
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Harry c. Snyder, of the ROYAL Tailors
respectfully calls your attention to his ad
in this weeks Saturday Evening Post II
Is suggestive to clothes buyers.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

Kansas authors of school books are
winning recognition in the east. Dough
erty's touch typewriting. by Geo. r.
Dougherty, of Topeka, has been placed on
tne approved list by the board OF educa-
ton of New York city.-Adv.
Lace curtains to launder May ToyIor,
1872 Topeka ave. 1915 R-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, April 1.-THE statement of
the condition OF clearing house and trust
companies for the week shows that they
hold $14, 904, $50 reserve in excess of legal
requirements. This is an increase of
81, 6S1, $50 from last week. The statement
follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-12

Excess lawful reserve IA, 904, $50 II 1851, $50
Trust companies reserve with clearing
house members carrying 25 per cent cash
reserve, $47, lib, 900
Summary of state banks and trust COM
panies in Greater New York not included
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-27
Lewis X. Venting.

Lewis k. Venting was born III
Pennsylvania, Dec. u. 1885, and
died at his home in Davis City, Feb.
10. 1913, after lingering illness.
Deceased came to Harrison county,
Mo-, in 1865, and moved to Davis
City eight years ago. Up to that time
he had been engaged in farming. He
was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Sloan, at Mt Vernon, Ohio, in the
year 1860. Nine children were born
10 them, three boys and six girls. The
living are J. A. Venting, Tampa,
Florida, Arthur Venting, of Davis
City, Mrs. A. Lucas, and Mrs. Lizzie
Daniels, of Ashland, Kansas, Mrs.
Lizzie Venting, of Lead, South Da-
kota. Three girls and one boy are
numbered with the dead.
Mr.. Venting was a kind husband
and father and the sorrowing widow
and children have the sympathy OF
the community. He was a member
of the Christian church.
Funeral services were held at tno
Davis City M. E. church, Friday at
52:3O p. m. conducted by Rev. E. A..
Place of the M. E. church. Inter-
ment was in the Odd Fellows ceme-
forv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-27
Tyre Henderson.

Tyre Henderson was born in Law
renee county, Indiana, Nov, 16, 1871,
and died at his home miles south
east of Davis City on Feb. %, 1918,
aged ~ years, 3 months and days.
With his parents, John and De-
lilah Henderson, he came to Deca-
tur county when he was 13 years
old, and he had resided in this county
for sixty years. At the age of IS
years he was converted and united
with the New Salem church, and 1iv-
ed consistent christian life. He
was married to Sarah kizzire April
l6, 1860, and to their union were
born six children, three boys and
three girls. Two of them Hannah
and Moses preceded him in death,
the surviving children being Mrs.
Polly Ann Maxwell, Mrs. Jane Will
liams, John and William Henderson,
who all reside in Decatur county,
and were at his bedside during his
last illness. His aged wife survives
him, and also IS grandchildren, three
brothers and one sister. His last
illness was of several months du1a-
lion, and he was conscious almost
to the end, and left evidence with
his family that he was ready to go.
The deceased was one of Decatur
county's most highly respected citi-
zens. He was industrious and hon
est, and his sympathies were always
on the side of right. He was mil
Ter and farmer, and about his last
active work was the building of a
house of worship for Providence
church, which he was not spared to
finish. He had been i'll for more
than year and was confined to his
bed for several months, suffering in
tense pain, which he bore with
patience and fortitude. -.r.
Funeral services were held at the
M. E. church in Pleasanton on Tues
day afternoon at l o'clock, conduct
ed by Rev. c. w. Reeder, of Leon,
interment being in the Hamilton
cemetery. A very large concourse
of sorrowing friends followed his re-
mains to their last resting place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-27
Thomas C.. Gilreath.

Thomas C. Gilreath died at his
home in Westerville, February 18th.
Deceased was born in Decatur
county, June II, 1867, and has made
his home here all his life. He was
son of H. H. and f. j. Gilreath.
He was married to Blossom Daily
March 9Th, 1904, and leaves to
mourn a loving wife, father, mother,
i've sisters, and four brothers.
Although a member of no church,
he exemplified by his honorable life,
the teachings of the golden rule, and
unfailingly evinced a practical picty
that will long be remembers as the
best of professions. 1
Funeral services were held at the
home in Westerville Feb. 18th, con-
Quoted by Rev. Hawk, Of the M. +.
church and the remains inferred in
the cemetery of his home town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-27
Methodist Church Notes.

During the Sundays that our sister
churches are without pastors we in
vte their people to meet with us
for the preaching services. You will
find cordial welcome.
1t is especially desired that all
members of the Sunday school be
present next Sunday morning at the
session of the school. We are always
glad to have visitors come also.
Tonight at the midweek service
the pastor will discuss the first Sec
ton of the Apostles Greed which is
the creed repeated by the congrega-
ton each Sabbath morning in con-
cert. The entire Greed will be con-
sidered during the coming Thursday
evenings A man is pretty much
what he believes-just what are the
fundamentals in your life? These
discussions will be helpful. Time,
1880 to Sis.
Morning and evening preaching
services next Sunday. League at
$50 will be led by Mr.. J. w. Long.
Guy J. Fansher, Minister