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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-12

Colonel and Mrs r. VI. r, Talcott,
OF this city, and Mrs. Richard Tall
colt. Of Albany. ". Y, have been the
recent guests of DIR. and Mrs. Tru-
man Parker, In Leesburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-12

Colonel w. Gordon McCahe Is the
guest % his son. Mr.. W. Gordon
McCaoe, Jr., of Charleston, s.. G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
LAST YEARS CROP
That Remaining on Farms at
This Time.
u. S. Bureau of. Agriculture
Statistics Report.

Washington, March 10.-Grain OF
last years crop remaining on farms
March 1 formed the subject of the
department of agriculture's crop re-
port for March which was issued at
2:15 p. m. today. The Department.
bureau of statistics, from reports of
its correspondents and agents through
out the country, estimates the amount
of wheat, corn, oats and barley on
farms, with comparisons for preceding
years, the proportion of each crop
which will be shipped out of the coun-
ties where grown, and the percentage
of the 1912 corn crop which was of
merchantable quality, as follows:
Wheat-About 156. 480,0 900 bushels.
or alag per cent. of the 1912 crop
remained on farms March l. 1913,
compared with 122,025,000 bushels, or
1916 per cent, of the 1911 crop in 1912 !;
162,705, 900 bushels, or 25.6 per cent.
of the 1910 crop in 1911: and 160,-
$4,000 bushels, or 23.4 per cent. of
the 1909 crop in 1910. About 61.6
per cent. of the 1912 crop will be
shipped out of the counties where
grown, against SCI per cent. of the
1911 crop so shipped; 55.6 per cent.
of the 1910 crop SO shipped, and GIL
per cent. of the 1909 crop so shipped.
Corn-About 1,2S9,655, bushels,
or Alb per cent. of the 1912 crop re-
manned on farms March 1, 1913. COM
pared with SS4,069,0O0 bushels, or
1,165, $4,000 bushels, or 40.4 per cent.
of the 1910 crop in 1911, and 977,-
$4,000 bushels or 1873 per cent. of
the 1909 crop in 1910.
About 21S per cent. of the 1912
crop will be shipped out of the coun-
ties where grown, against 2O.5 per
cent of the 1911 crop so shipped; 22.9
per cent. of the 1910 crop so shipped,
and 249 per cent of the 1909 crop so
shipped.
The proportion of the, 1912 crop
which is understandable is about S5 per
cent, compared with SOL per cent of
the 1911 crop; 1914 per cent of the
1910 crop, and S2-5 per cent of the
1909 crop.
426 per cent of the 1912 crop re-
manned on farms, March 1, 1913, COM
pared with 2S9, 5000 bushels, or
314 per cent of the 1911 crop in 1912;
442, 665,OOO bushels, or 37.3 per cent,
of the 1910 crop in 1911, and $685.
$4,000 bushels, or 36.3 per cent, of
the 1909 crop in 1910. About 800 per
cent of the 1912 crop will be shipped
out of the counties where grown,
so shipped; 30.6 per cent of the 1910
crop so shipped, and 32.7 per cent of
the 1909 crop so shipped.
Barley-About 62,2S3,000 bushels,
Or 27.S per cent of the 1912 crop re-
NAMED on farms March 1, 1913, COM
pared with 24,760,00O bushels, or 15.5
per cent of the 1911 crop in 1912:
3,49S,0OO bushels, or 1913 per cent of
he 1910 crop in 1911, and 42;eo2, o00
bushels, or 24.6 per cent of the 1903 |
crop in 1910.
About 53.7 per cent of the 1912 |
crop will be shipped out of the coun- |
les where grown, against 57.2 per
cent of the 1911 crop so shipped; !
and 52.5 per cent of the 1909 |
,rop so shipped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

conferees. News came from the SEN
coferees. News canine from the SEN
ate, however, that this same action
had been taken by the senate and a
formal message of this action was
awaited before rejecting the report,
which will probably come later in
the day.
With the action of the house this
afternoon, 1t seems almost improb-
able that a mortgage registration tax
law can now be agreed upon by the
TWO houses at this session. Even the
attitude OF the senate conferees in
backing up on their former stand
mas had but little tendency to restore
mouse members will probably stand
for the ultimate passage of their orig
lnal bill or nothing.
The house took no chances on a
change in the present public utilities
law and today killed the enacting
clause of bill by Senator Mcmillan
OF Ottawa county. McMillan's bill
sought to provide an appeal to the
state utilities commission regarding
rates charged by municipal utilities.
This measure didn't look just right to
the house members and they promptly
killed the bill The Mcmillan bill had
Deen Offered at the request of the Sa-
lima city commissioners.
1Aere Will De no state park at the
HUTCHINSON reformatory. Senator
Carey's bill providing that such a park
might be maintained at the Hutchinson
reformatory, was killed today when it
came up for consideration in the lower
branch of the legislature.
Senator Lambertson's bill, compelling
railroads to cut weeds along their right
OF ways, was passed today by the
house.
The house today killed the Senator
Stavely bill to allow county commits
sioners to issue bonds for the erection
of a court house in counties which have
more than $4,000 in the general revenue
fund, when the commissioners are pre-
scented by petitions signed by 25 per
cent of the voters of the county. As
the bill did not provide for a vote on
the proposition, the house struck out
the enacting clause of the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
FIRST DRY DAY
Webb Bill Took Effect at Sun
day Midnight.
Railroads Have Received No
Instructions in the Matter.

The Webb bill, prohibiting the ship
ment of intoxicating liquors into dry
territory, became effective at II
o'clock last night. The bill is the
measure that passed both houses of
congress, was vetoed by President Taft
because he believed it unconstitution-
al, and later was passed by both
houses over the presidents veto.
G. w. Kouns, general manager of
the Santa Fe, states that his company
has issued instructions to its agents
which require an affidavit from each
shipper of liquor that the shipment is
not desired contrary to the provisions
of the Webb law.
Asked concerning what instructions
had been given in regard to the rail-
roads operations, in view of the eff
fectiveneSS of the measure, Rock Is
land officials in Topeka state that no
instructions whatever have been re-
ceived from the general offices of the
company. 1t is believed that no in
structions in the matter VIII be gwen
until the Mahin bill, which provides
for the regulation of the liquor traf-
fie by the state, is disposed of in the
state legislature.
c. l.. Traver, local agent of the
WeIls-Fargo Express company, stated
to The State Journal that he had re-
ceived no instructions whatever in re-
gard to the operation of the bill. Asked
what action he would take if liquor
shipments were received at his office,
Mr.. Traver said:
That's a bridge We'll have to cross
when7 We get to it,
The Webb Bill.
The bill provides:
BE it enacted that the shipment or
transportation of any Intoxicating
liquor of any kind from one state,
territory Or district of the United
States, into any other state, territory
or district of the United States, or
from any foreign country into any
state, territory district of the
United States, which intoxicating
liquor is intended by any person in
terested therein, to be received, pos
sessed, sold or in any manner used
either in the original package or
otherwise in violation of any law of
such state, territory or district Of the
United States. is hereby prohibited"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
WILL WITHDRAW BILL.
Gov. Sulzer ReIents to Protest of BrOk-
ers and Employees.

Albany, March 1O.-Governor Sulzer
announced toda ythat the bill to dou-
BILE the state tax on transfers of stock
is to be withdrawn. 1t was bitterly OPP
posed by Wall street. The present tax
is 50 on each 100 shares of stock
transferred.
Gov. Sulzer issued a statement out
lining his attitude in regard to pro-
posed tax. after careful considera-
tion,' he said, Il have decided that the
bill goes too far, placing too great a
burden of taxation on a single industry.
The committee has concluded that it's
enactment may do more harm than
good and we prefer not to risk any
injury to the legitimate business of
our state or divert its business to 9TH
err states. We need more revenue, but
we will get it without menacing any
body"
Brokers Are Pleased.
New York, March 10.-Governo
Suffers intention to withdraw the 81
stock transfer tax bill was received
with jubilation on the stock exchange.
President Mabon and several of the
governors were in general session
when the news became known. Their
meeting Immediately broke up and was
followed by an impromptu celebration
among the brokers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
WHEELS OF DESTINY.

The Broncho Film CO., specialize in
spectacular western features involving
the use of hundreds of Indians and
soldiers with the mountains and prai-
ries as stage settings. They have pro-
duced no better picture than 1.-The
Wheels of Destiny being shown at the
Best theatre today and tomorrow. The
piece starts with the rescue by Z. s.
troops of a Cheyenne Indian who has
been captured and tortured by the
Sioux. Subsequent events include a
duel over a soldiers card game, the
Cheyenne's rescue of an officers child
from death on the desert and other in
tensely interesting scenes, throughout
all of which is woven pretty ro-
nance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
FEDERALS CAPTURED.
Mexican State Troops OvcrtaIxe Flee
ing Garrison.

Douglas, Ariz., March 1O.-The min
ing camp at Ell Tigre, forty miles
southeast of Douglas, last night fell
into the hands of $50 state troops. The
100 federals of the garrison, fleeing
toward the border, were overtaken By
the constitutionalists who captured
their arms, ammunition and artillery
after a sharp skirmish.
The Huerta soldiers during the night
left their position only to be trapped
by the state troops, who demanded
their arms. Upon their refusal an
hours fighting ensued. The state
troops secured eighty rifles and one
machine gun. abandoned by the fed
erals, who are fleeing toward Aqua
Prieta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
FOR THIRD time.
In Three Years the City Lights Fail
in Night Time.

Topeka was in darkness for three
quarters of an hour Sunday evening
about the time that the good people
were returning home from church.
This is the third time in as many
years that this thing has happened -
said H. P. Miller, commissioner of
lights today. I'VE have but one unit,
and if anything goes wrong the plant
must be shut down. The boys are to
be congratulated upon getting the nee
essary repairs made as quickly as they
did. We should have another unit.
II have a plan for facilitating mat
ters which I am not quite ready to an
nounce at the present time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Pope Out of Race.

Thomas R. Pope has withdrawn from
the race for the position of commits
sioner of finance and revenue. There
is now only one man, J. A. Bostic
running in opposition to Roy L. Bone
the present incumbent. Mr.. Pope sta
ted that it was in answer to the i'm
portunities of his family that he with
drew. E. L. Bradford and F. NJ. New
land are putting up a strenuous cam
pagin. They are out for the office
of commissioner of water and lights
However, the present incumbent is
confident of success in the election
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Attorney General Welcomed.

Washington, March 10-Attorney
General McReynolds received a person.
al welcome today when presented for
mally to the supreme court
You are no stranger to this court, {"
said Chief Justice White, when SEN
ator General Bullitt introduced the at
torney general I'm view of the many
times you have been of assistance to
the court in the presentation of cases to
it. it is with pleasure we add a per-
sona1 welcome to the official welcome
we extend to you"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
PASSES BOTH HOUSES
Bill Providing for Special Tax in Cities
of More Than 10000.

The bill providing that cities of
more than 10000 population, which
own their own auditoriums. can levy
special taxes for the maintenance
thereof, passed both houses of the leg
islature this afternoon. The measure
is now up to the governor, and little
doubt is entertained but that he will
sign the bill.
Topeka has pipe organ in the
auditorium which it has been trying
to pay for for several years, and the
success of this bill will permit the debt
to be cancelled by a special tax.
One section of the bill provides that
all cities of the first class, having a
population of 10000 or over, and
owning public auditoriums, are au-
thorized to equip same with pipe
organs, and the costs of purchasing
and installing same are to be defray-
ed by an annual tax levy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Fred Graves shot by Unknwon Man.

Fred Graves. a negro. was shot by
an unknown man in the vicinity OF
First and Madison streets, Sunday
night The bullet struck him on the
point of the chin and glanced Off, COM
. ing out near the jaw. 1t cut the
flesh but did not touch the jaw bone.
Graves was drunk when the officers
found him soon after the shooting and
refused to give the officers any infor-
nation on the affair. He said the man
wore brown suit and a grey hat
He told the officers that he would not
tell who did the shooting even IL he
did know and that he would not pros
ecute his assailant but preferred to
settle the affair personally. He was
taken to the police station and given
medical treatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Starr Quits Towards.

secretary and treasurer of the H. b.
Howard Supply company and head
of the athletic department of that
firm, has resigned his position, effec-
tive at once.
Mr.. Starr has not decided yet the
Line OF business he VIII enter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
WHITE SLAVE CASES.
Seven of Them Before Judge Pollock
at Wichita.

Wichita, March 10.-Seven alleged
white slave cases are being presented
to a federal grand jury which was or
ganized here at the March session of
the United States circuit court for the
second division of Kansas today. Judge
John c. Pollock ordered the date of
the fall term changed from the sec
ond to the fourth Monday in Septem-
her for cooler weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Miscellaneous Bill for S32,714 Con-
sidered by House.

The biennial miscellaneous appropri-
alton bill was introduced in the house
this afternoon by the claims and ac-
counts committee. Appropriations ag-
gregating S32,713.62 are included in the
bill, which contains 1873 times of mis-
celaneous state expense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Appointments Made.

Washington, March 10.-In success
sion to John H. Marble, confirmed
today as interstate commerce COM
missioner, the commissioner appoint
ed George B. McGinty, secretary, and
Albert H. Holnead as assistant sec
Rotary. Mr.. McGinty has been assist
ant secretary and Mr.. Holmead chief
of the docket division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
LOCAL MENTION.

Iv SriSh sharp was arrested by Officer Toe
w oHoerly sunday for shooting in the civ
I'VE on the west line of the CITY have
i peen IN the habit of shooting promiscuous-
~ ana the people who live in that neigh.
pornooo made a complaint. The how will
De turned over to the juvenile court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Miss Lou Nash, a high school teacher,
died this afternoon at her home at 122
West Twenty-third street. She has
been a teacher in the high school for
a number of years and taught some in
the graded schools. She is survived
by her mother, with whom she made
her home and sister, Mrs. Roby, wife
of DR.. L. L. Roby. The funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

"A union meeting of the c. w. b. M. of
tne christian churches of the CITY will
noio an aii-day meeting Friday, March ID
Inlrd and Lake streets, with a social and
BUSINESS session commencing at 1890. with
tne annual election of officers. An address
Mothers Congress- will be given in the
afternoon session. - 'iie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Charging that she

Charging that she was deserted on Feb
ruary IL, 1912. after having been mar
ried January of the same year. Laura
3. Morris has asked the district court
fer divorce from Charles Morris. She
charges that when he left he told her he
was not coming back and that he went
to the merchants at Clifton, Kan, where
they were living, and told them not 20
extend her any credit that they would
look to him TO paw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

church. basketball league will be or
ganized at the H. Z. Howard store rs
Kansas avenue, on Tuesday night Inter
mediate teams will be eligible. A loving
cup will be offered the winning team. 1t
is expected that there will be half dozen
teams in the league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

A communication from Edwin McKeev-
er read at the meeting of the city
commissioners this morning presentin.
the claim of H. S. Hunter on account of
personal injuries sustained al the south
end of the Melan arch bridge. The COM
munication was referred to the commits
sioner of finance and the city attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10
Missouri House Kills Eight Hour Bill.

jefferson City. March 10-The
house this morning killed the eight
hour labor law for all men employed
on state. county or municipal con
tracts. Union labor had been insistens
upon the passage of the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

w Moved the Wall Paper shop to III
west 9TH. Fred Adds, Phone 4O14-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

In The Old Guard being shown to-
Gay and tomorrow at the Aurora. Clara
klmball Young, the ever popular Vita
graph star, takes the leading feminine
role. The story deals with the declining
years of a member of Napoleon's guard
"A Mistaken Accusation an Essanay
drama; "A Letter to Uncle Sam a
humorous picture by Edison company;
The Hand of Fate" and scenes from
President Wilson's campaign are other
numbers on the Aurora's program, maxi
ing it. very diversified program for the
two days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

The city commissioners will hold
meeting next Thursday morning to take
care of regular business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

The Topeka Local Union is arranging t,
hold several Easter sunrise prayer meet
ings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

George H. Hughes, formerly of To-
peka died suddenly in Springfield, Mo-,
this morning. He lived in Topeka until
about a year ago. He moved here in
1868. His son, George H. Hughes, Jr.,
believes that his father was killed in a
railroad accident but is not certain. He
left for Springfield today and will bring
the body to Topeka. The funeral will
be held under the auspices of the mem
bers of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 40. He
was a member of this lodge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

The Washburn Glee club will o;,,o =
concert tonight at the regular bi-monthIv
meeting of the Topeka local union in the
oeEonu Hresbyter1an church. The program
viii start al 7:30 O'Clock At 8:15 o,cIocir
held. WIN NC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

Some real bargins in wall paper, III
West eth. Fred Adds, phone 4014.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

free 81 extra pants with suit to orde
SIS. Order your Easter suit now. Satnr
day last day. Glasgow Wooden Mills, Il
Kansas ave.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

James W. Garrett, formerly of Prairie
Creek, died at the home of his son,
Robert Garrett, north of the city early
this morning. Death is supposed to
have been caused by apoplexy. He lived
in the vicinity of Prairie Creek and
north part of Shawnee county for 80
years and is well known here. He
recently returned from Oklahoma,
where he has been living with relatives
about two years. He is survived by
three sons and one daughter. They
are Thomas Garrett and Eugene Gar
rett, of Oklahoma, Robert Garrett, of
Topeka and Mrs. Sadie Litchy, of Sa-
betha. The funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

Safety razor blades machine sharpened
better than new. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

10 1onn Morris Ralph Soper and Raw Nor
10 uW were arrested by the police SUNDAY
ordinances The boys were riding motor
cycIes on kansas avenue at a danpero1is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

, Roy Shook, c. S. Rucker and A. K
'Longren were arrested for running 80.
MOBILES without rear light
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

When your eyes trouble you consu;
Chas. Bennett, Doctor of Optics, 9O6 Kai,
SaS ave.-AdV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

George w. Johnston, aged 40 years,
died Saturday at his home west of the
city on Sixth street. The funeral VIII
be held at the residence at l O'Clock
Wednesday and interment will be In
Mt Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

Senator Lambertson's bill, compelling
railroads to cut weeds along their right
of ways, was passed today by the
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-10

Elizabeth Hetherington, mother or
George H. Hetherington, of the ROCK
island. died at the family home Sat
urday night She was Y years old. She
had lived here 80 years. The funeral
held at the residence at 1431 Topeka
avenue this afternoon. Interment was
in the Topeka cemetery.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
POSTOFFICES MAY OPEN ON
SUNDAYS AGAIN.
Law Closing Offices May Be Modi
fed Soon.

Some months ago Uncle Sans SER
wants in the postoffice department be-
came tired and objected to working
on Sundays, and law was passed
whereby all postoffices were closed on
that day. 1t now transpires that the
| law has added greatly to the cost of
/ the postal service, and it may be
greatly modified in the near future, ac-
cording to a dispatch from Washing
ton under date of December 20, which
saws:
THE law prohibiting the opening Of
post offices and the delivery of mail
on Sunday has added largely to he
cost of the postal service and ma
terially lessons its efficiency" accord
ing to the annual report of Daniel C.
Roper, first assistant postmaster gen
eral, made public today Mr.. Roper
suggested that it would be in the inter
est of both the service and the en-
ployees to amend the law so as to
compensatory time off to EMPLOYEES
assigned to Sunday duty
The experimental delivery of mail
in villages has been failure, Mr.. Ro-
per reports, and he recommends that
the service be discontinued on June
| 30. 1914 He recommends the com
pensation of rural mail carriers be
changed from a mileage to an eight
hour basis. and that the carriers be
permitted to deliver mail regardless of
the distance from the postoffice or the
corporate limits of the town" He
also strongly urges that many small
independent postoffices be discontin-
ued and re-established as stations of
nearby large Offices.
General approval to the operation
of the eight-hour law is given by Mr.
| Roper, who suggests that the eight
hours of employment within twelve
| consecutive hours might be better
than within ten"