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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-04-15
READS MESSAGE
BEFORE CONGRESS
President Wilson Skaters Prec-
edent by Personally Ad-
dressing Lawmakers.
A RETURN TO OLD CUSTOM
First Set by Washington, But Dropped
by jefferson After Row in
Which Congressman Was
Indicted.

Washington-For the first time
since the cradle days of the republic
president carried his battle for his
legislative ideas to the floor of con-
gress in person, for President Wilson
on Tuesday noon appeared on the floor
OF the house of representatives and
read his tariff message to the two
houses-the senate assembling as the
guests of the house
Presidents Washington and Adams
are the only chief magistrates who
ever delivered their messages to con-
gress in person, but both were found
ers of sle republic, and their action
had no particular significance. Presi-
dent Adams did it only once, and since
tken the presidential messages have
been sent to congress in writing.
Begun by Washington.
Whenever George Washington
wished to deliver a message to con.
gress it was his practice to notify the
two houses that he intended ito meet
and advise" with them on a specified
day. The presidents speech as il
obtained in the days of Washington
and Adams, was a serious affair, and
during the latter's administration il
was the occasion for demonstration
in the house.
Stopped by Jefferson.
The demonstration over the presi
dents address during the Adams ad
ministration was caused by Matthew
Lyon, a representative from Vermont
of the Jefferson school, who refuses
to march in the procession to az
knowledge the speech, and the feder
alists In the house took exception.
resolution was introduced calling fol
Mr.. Lyons expulsion as a "diabolica
parsonage"
The Lyon incident is thought tc
ferson's decision not to follow the
precedent set by Washington and
Adams. Both these presidents were
Democratic adversaries of Jefferson
and that also probably had some eff
feet upon his decision.
Lyon was so bitterly hostile tc
Adams that, congressman though he
was, he was indicted for criminal libel
and, failing to pay his fine, was i'm
prisoned in Vermont. AS a Democrat
of the French school Lyon had the
sympathy of Jefferson and his follow
ing, and they raised a purse to pay hi.
fine.
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Chicago. Anril s. 1913.

Chicago, April s, 1913.
Cattle-Beeves, 700@910; stock
ers and feeders, 6.25QS.15; COWS and
heifers. 350@SOO: calves, 6.50@10.50.
Hogs-Light, 9.25@962; heavy, $50
09.S7; rough, SS0@S.95; pigs us
09.35.
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AssaiIed for Stand,


When Jefferson was elected it is
thought his mind was already made
up against the speech" idea, and in
his letter to the presiding. officers an.
nouncing his intention TO send ''mes
sage in writing he added that he
Juld follow that custom for the rest
of his term. How bitterly Jeffersons
attitude was attacked at the time by
the federalists of the Washington
school is shown in McMaster's His
tory Of America" Lyon, the history
says, had borne the jeers of congress
and the abuse of the federal press
These men who sneered at Lyon"
the history says, now sneer at Jeffer-
SON"
When a session of congress was
about to begin" continues McMaster
at was the custom of the great soldier
/ Washington to meet the two houses
in the senate chamber, disclose his
sentiments on public affairs in sim
pie speech and receive in return the
respectful assurances that his words
and suggestions would be well consid-
cred. What could be simpler or more
thoroughly Republican? But Jeffer-
son has reversed all this, sits in his
place, like an eastern prince, hides
himself from the public gaze, and bids
his secretary carry a note to congress,
whom he addresses in the French
style of fellow citizens Might he
not at least have said, Gentlemen and
fellow citizens?"
Jefferson Gives Reason.
On December 8, 1901, the secretary
of President Jefferson appeared and,
addressing the speaker of the house,
announced that he was directed by
the president of the United States to
hand him a letter accompanying a
communication in writing" The let
ter accompanying the annual message
was as follows:
Sir - The circumstances under
which we find ourselves at this place
rendering inconvenient the mode here
tofore practiced of making by personal
address the first communications be-
tween the legislative and executive
branches, I have adopted that by mes
sage, as used on all subsequent occa-
sions through the session. In doing
this, have had principal regard to
the convenience of the legislature, to
the economy of their time, to their re
lief from the embarra ssment o. i'm
mediate answers on subjects not yet
fully before them and 70 the benefits
thence resulting to the public affairs
Trusting that a procedure founded in
these motives viii meet their appro-
baton, beg leave through you, sir.
to communicate the enclosed message
with the documents accompanying it
to the honorable, the House. and pray
you to accept for yourself and them
the homage OF my high respect and
consideration"
Since the days of Thomas Jefferson
down to the present time it has been
the practice of the different presidents
TO transmit their messages TO congress
through an executive clerk. The pres
ident's messenger, having in his Gus
tody the presidents message, has BY
custom been met at the door of the
senate or house, and his presence is
announced in the respective bodies By
an officer of the house in which he ap
pears.
The message then is transferred to
the custody of the employe who has
introduced the messenger and is taken
by him to the presiding officers desk.
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and a short program will be given.
The Ladies Aid had charge of the
refreshments, the Epworth League of
the decorations, the choir of the pro-
gram, and the two adult Bible classes
were in charge of the reception.
L. J. McCrumb of Alma is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs c. w. Lukens, 1117
North Jackson street.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith spent
Sunday in Nortonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bradbury of
Menoken are visiting friends in North
Topeka today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Godfrey left
today for Portland, oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Newlun of
Fairview are shopping in North To-
peka today.
Fred Morns and Milt Pond went to
Oskaloosa today on a hunting trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Cooper of Belle
Vile are in North Topeka visiting Mrs.
A. E. Andrews.
A. NJ. Petro, druggist.-Adv.
Ivan Fisher of Holton. Kan, has
his brother, Bert Fisher of Central
avenue.
E. W. Adams has returned from
business trip to Kansas City.
P. NJ. Harrison of Clyde, has been
the guest of Colonel Bert Fisher for
the last few days.
The Lyman school baseball team
defeated the Grant school team yes
terday afternoon on the Lyman
grounds by a score of to 0.
Miss Mary Bentley of ST. Joseph,
Mo- is the guest of Mrs. J. r. Spetter.
Melvin Wilson of Kilmer was
North side visitor yesterday.
Porter Mitchell of Auburn is in
North Topeka today.
J. c. Snediker has returned from
short trip to Concordia.
D. H. Hallowell will leave tomorrow
to visit his son Claud. in Portland
Oregon.
Fred Voiland has gone to Kansas
City. Mo, on a short business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cool will leave
tonight for Long Beach, Calf, where
they will make their home.
J. I. Case implements. Pratt Bros.
ADV.
North Topeka Camp No. 1913
Modern Woodmen of America, have
moved back to the Barrett hall, where
they meet every Friday evening at
o. clock.-AdV.
For Sale--Rhode Island Red Eggs.
21S0 K ADV.
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STARTS A PAPER.
Ernest Tucker. Well Known Reporter,
Enters Field.

Ernest Tucker for ten years political
reporter for the Topeka Daily Capital
has resigned and will soon begin the pub
LEGATION of the North Shawnee Chief, a
weekly publication to be launched in
North Topeka. The new paper will DC
owned and edited exclusively by Mr..
Tucker and will be devoted to the agricul-
tural and industrial interests of north
Shawnee county.
Among the newspaper writers handling
the state house run, none are more wide
ly known or better liked over the state
than MI. Tucker. He has been through
every campaign since 1892 and this winter
reported his sixth consecutive legislative
session And in those years Tucker has
formed acquaintance and friendships
with practically every man worth while
in Kansas politics. Fifteen years ago
Tucker served his apprenticeship as
devil on a frail little country weekly in
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OAKLAND NOTES

Items for this column may be phoned
to 1915 or State Journal office.
The Happy Hour club will meet with
Mrs T. NJ. Mote on Reno avenue,
Tuesday evening.
The chorus of young ladies who are
to sing at the NJ. E. church next Sun
day will meet with Mrs. w. L. Ham
NELL $50 Wabash street, Tuesday eV-
ening and every member OF Mrs.
Koser's. Mrs. Warmers and Miss Beat
rice Peake's class are urged to be
present at 1880 sharp. Mrs. McCor-
flick will direct. the chorus.
]. Campbell and family of Louisville.
Kan, will move here and occupy the
residence at S95 Forest avenue. Mrs.
7, +. Hummell is their daughter.
The w. c. T U class in elocution
met this afternoon with Mrs. q. ii.
Ensign, 306 Forest street.
The ladies of the NJ. E. church will
meet tomorrow, Wednesday, with Mrs
walter Hummell, 800 Wabash avenue
The chorus for the gold medal con-
test will meet "Wednesday evening with
Mrs. ]. G. Huey, 366 Chester avenue,
for practice
Dr and Mrs G. H. Ensign have for
their guests, their son and family from
WeIch. Ok Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. En-
sign and daughter, Lelah, and son
Paul, who will remain for month.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Schwarts, 249 Oak
land avenue, had for their guests Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Refelt of North To-
peka the last of the week
Miss Lizzie Neil returned to her home
in Vasser after a short visit with her
sister. Mrs. c. E. Howell, 2S5 Wabash
avenue.
Merle Taylor, of Perry, returned to
his home after visiting with the N.
z. Copeland, of Belmont avenue, and
II. c. Taylor. 232 Michigan avenue,
families for the past couple of weeks
The Forestry club will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. William Van Ors-
dale, on Forest avenue, and a full at
tendance is desired. Business of i'm
portance.
The Presbyterian Aid society and
Study club will meet Thursday with
Mrs. X Kellyon, Michigan avenue.
Every member is urged to be present
James Goldman, of 249 Wabash ave-
nue.. has returned from Chicago and
ST. Louis where he went on business
a few days ago.
Miss Ruth Taylor returned to her
studies at Holton. after spending the
Easter vacation with her parents on
Forest avenue
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AT THE NOVELTY.

A unique act, shown at the Novelty this
week is the Musical Bells. a melodious
performance displayed first in an Indian
setting. Later the Forsyth orchestra
plays the opening strains of Miserare, a
prison drop is placed on the stage and
the famous duet between Manrico and
Lenore is mellifluously footed upon horns.
The effect was rather startling and need
ed the soothing aftermath of Harry Bes-
try, vaudeville Beau Brummel, who
pleased the audience with clog dance.
whitney's operate Dolls, that have been
in much demand this season. were third
on the program. They were decidedly en-
tertaining -sang an Irish ballad, and con-
cluded with a rollicking sailor trio that
brought down the house. One of the mid
dies had a wooden leg, which. at times.
was truly unru1y, but beat time more
effectively than metronome.
logue with several new features Their
efforts to entertain were highly apprec-
lated by a record-breaking audience that
filled every nook and Granny of the small
theater,
The program closed with the Three
ElIiotts, an acrobatic stunt that was ex-
cellent with the exception of the red
haired clown, who was not especially
humorous. Balancing feats and wonder
full displays of muscular strength Were
performed by two of the trio. who seemed
to have the strength of an Atlas in their
hands.
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Insane Negro at Large.

Harvey Enochs, a negro, who was
sent several months ago to the state
hospital at Parsons, Kan, is said to
have escaped from the institution and
is at large. A telegram announcing
the escape was received by Probate
Judge Hugh Mcfarland this morn
ing.
Enochs has quite a lengthy police
history, and when sent to Parsons had
assaulted a resident of Arlington
Heights with a huge knife, threaten
ing his life. He is said to be dan
gerous man when an attack of his
malady occurs. Judge Mcfarland
has notified the sheriff and police de-
partment to be on the lookout for the
runaway, hoping that he may be
picked up at once if he returns to
Topeka. where he has relatives.
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new WASHBURN FRAT
Pi Kappa Delta Is Organized and
Charter Is Installed.

The Pi Kappa Delta fraternity was
permanently organized and the char
ter members installed last night at
the Throop hotel Mr.. A. G. Crook
ham, graduate student at Kansas
University, and a charter member
and representative of the National
fraternity, was here from Lawrence
to install the charter members Pi
Kappa Delta is a forensic fraternity
whose mem bership is open to college
students who have taken especial in
tereSt in the literary contests of the
school. 1t is not a secret organization,
but an honorary fraternity analogous
to Phi Beta Kappa, and its purpose to
be worked for and by incorporating
in a brotherhood high forensic.
Washburn has been accustomed to
honor her athletes with letters and
sweaters and enthusiastic support, and
her forensic champions with indiffer-
ent school spirit and meagre audiences.
Pi Kappa Delta is expected to i'm
prove theiS condition. After the ban
quet last night at the Throop the
state and national affairs of the fra
ternity were discussed and it's future
in Washburn and among the other
be but two other Kansas colleges ad
mitted to Pi Kappa Delta. At least
three of Washburn's members will be
at Ottawa next Friday to aid in the
organization of the state body. The
charter members of the local fraterni-
ty are: P. A. Miller, Ray Brooks, Ben
Franklin, Roy Painter, Robert Whit
was elected president for the ensuing
year and Robert Whitcomb secretary
treasurer. Several new members will
be received at a meeting after the
forensic contests of the college are
finished for the year.
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WHITE AS SNOW.
Laundrymen in Convention Consider
How to Reach Acme Cleanliness.

The most approved methods of
making clothes spotless were dis
cusSed today at the fifth annual meet
ing of the Kansas Launderers' asso-
citation, held in the main room of the
Commercial club.
The program was varied, however,
by an address on fire insurance by
G. E. Eldridge. w. E. Fitch of La
ers' National Association of America.
gave an address. G.. E. Newton of lola
and Roy Cross of Kansas City were
also on the program.
j. B. Billiard, mayor of Topeka,
welcomed the visitors at the first ses-
sion Monday. The response was made
by J. E. Mcmillan of Great Bend.
Other speakers We're E. V. Johnsto on
of Wichita, president of the associa-
ton; c.. H. Wheeler of Fort Worth,
Tex, w. E. Fitch, George Fox of
Wichita and H. H. fitzpatrick of Kan
sas City.
A banquet was given at the Ma
tional hotel Monday night for the Wis
itors. The wives of tn members who
were entertained at a line party at
the Grand theater.
Among those present at the meet
ing are: w. E. Fitch, secretary of the
Launderers' National association, La
Sale. Ill; E. V. Johnston, president
Kansas Launderers' association, Wich-
tia; J. L. Schwartz. first vice-presi-
dent, Hutchinson; Frank Parker, sec
ond Vice-president, Winfield; U. G..
Balderson, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Dodge
City; J. H. Uhl, sergeant-at-arms, To-
peka, c. H. Matthews, Topeka, John
E. Martin, Emporia. c. E. Newton,
lola, members executive committee;
J. j. Bohm, sergea national
association. Hutchinson: H. B. Bow
man, Larned: J. L. Kinikin, Garden
City; H. E. Lyman, Topeka; J. E. Nc
Mullen, Great Bend; c. H. Leete, Lib
eral: J. P. Hoagland, Pratt; John T..
Clark. Ottawa; A. H. futile, Hutchin-
son; R. c. Campbell, Fort Scott; J. w.
Riley. Topeka; A. C. Heating, Topeka;
G. w. Veale, Jr., Topeka; c. E. New
ton, lola; H. E. Lyman, Topeka; ]. w.
Harris, Lyons; J. Betsher, Eureka; G.
w. McKowen. Topeka; George M. Rox,
Wichita: H. A. Thompson, Marysville;
A. E. Moore, Wichita: G. B. Jackson,
Ottawa; j. NJ. Harper. Benno Jacob
son, C. F. Fisher, LIE Roy E. Davis, H.
H. Gilpatrick all of Kansas City.
The following supply house repre-
sentatives were also present: w. G.
Hudson, Kansas City; Fred w. Caster
lin, Kansas City; w. H North. Kansas
City: A H. Lane, Poughkeepsie, N. z;
c. S. Fraser, Kansas City; Chester
Newman. Kansas City: Arthur Hodg
ms, Topeka, and E. B. Bates, st. Louis,
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Doniphan county. Then he tackled the
repcrtorial work and went to Wichita.
After a year or two in Wichita, he came
to Topeka and has since been political re-
porter for the Capital.
Sitting at the press table one day before
the close of the recent session, Tucker
turned suddenly to a friend to whom he
had confided the fact that he was soon to
go against the newspaper game for HIM
self.
DO you know said Tucker, ct feel
that this session has been a failure
How is that?" was asked.
why, this is the sixth session l have
handled and it is the first Democratic
session I ever saw. I work for a Repub-
lican paper, but in all of the other five
Republican sessions, the legislature unani-
mously passed resolutions censoring my
paper and myself for our reports of the
proceedings. Now a Democratic legis-
lature comes along and doesn't say
word
fuckers new paper will make it's ap-
pearance early in April and the former
reporter will devote his entire time to
the work. Contracts already closed are
said to insure Tucker a handsome pat
ronage. His place as political reporter
for me Capital will be filled by ]. A.
Clark.
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ANTHONY COMING.
First District Congressman Will Be in
Topeka Tonight.

Congressman D. R. Anthony, jr.. will be
in Topeka tonight and Wednesday for 3
discussion of the situation with his
political friends in Shawnee county. He
is spending a couple of weeks in his home
district before returning to Washington
for the special session of congress, which
convenes next week.
The political situation in Kansas doesn' t
look bright as it has IN some former
years and Anthony was not the only
member of the Kansas delegation in
Washington to realize this fact. So when
the regular session adjourned, Anthony
hurried back to Kansas for a visit with
the home folks before the special session
should convene. He has already visited
several of the counties in his district and
will spend a couple of days in Topeka.
1t is probable that Congressman An
thony will arrive in Topeka early this
evening He will be at the Throop hotel
during his stay in the city and has al
ready notified a number of his friends of
his visit. In message to the State Jour-
nal. Congressman Anthony states that he
will be glad to see any Shawnee county
people who desire to consult with him re
garding his official visit. 1t is probable
that Anthony will return to Leavenworth
Wednesday night.
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Commercial club Committees.

The chairman of all but two of the
Commercial club committees for 1913 will
be announced in the March issue of the
Commercial Club Bulletin which will be
on the press Monday. The two commit
tees whose chairmen have not been named
are the new union depot committee and
the interurban committee.
The committees and chairmmen: Mem
bership. Harry Snyder; civic improve
ment, w. j. Rickenbacher; promotion C.
S. Elliott; street lighting. w. w Webb:
convention, c. s. Elliott; street lighting
w. w. Webb; convention, ]. s. Long
shore; roads and bridges, George STAINS
field; agriculture, /. d. Graham: parks
and Fairgrounds, c. E. Eldridge; trans
portation, j. Gerstley; trade extension
John G. Witt: state and national legisla-
ton, w. c. Carswell; municipal legisla-
ton, H o. Garvey; schools and education
l.. d. Whittemore; publicity, w. o. Rig
by; street railway andn telephones, l.. 6.
Bailey
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Tuesday Specials

Cocoanut, fresh shredded,
10. I5f
California Hams, smoked
shoulders" fancy mild cure,
Grape Fruit Jumbo size, ca. 100
Candy, assorted stick, ID. 1Oe
Chocolates, choice hand made,
soc value, ID. .19e
Table Syrup No. 10 cans,
called gallons, good quail. SAC
Apples, fancy storage Winesap,
pix. 35e; Ben Davis, peck. 189
Fresh Eggs, right from the
farm, dozen .19G
Navy Beans, fancy handpicked,
IL ID. for soc
Breakfast Bacon, Con 8 ID. or
ders or more) the 28c
quality, per ID. .22G
Sauer Kraut, fancy quality,
gallon zoe
Sour Pickles, small size, gal.3Of
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Winning More
Steady Patrons

Our methods of selling right
down at bottom prices, handling
only the highest grade groceries
are bound to meet the approval
of careful buyers.
Our special offer of 81 lbs. of
pure granulated sugar for $1.O0
along with 81 worth of other
groceries is a money saver to
you. Try an order.
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Attention Members X. & L. of S.

Members of Columbia Council No.
so and Topeka Council No. 2, k & l..
of s., are urged to be present at a
Joint initiation and reception for their
new members at Security hall, We'd
nesday evening, March IS
VIOLA w. POLICY, Sec'y. No. so
LAURA MORGAN, Sec'y. No. 2.
ADVERTISEMENT
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NORTH SIDE news
Rivals in Love Mix With
Knives-HOSpital for One.
Horses Have the "HOrSe Grip"
i'm North Shawnee.
He Used a Knife.


Jess Graham stabbed and seriously
injured Harvey Slusher at the Long
home on North Van Buren, street
early last night. The trouble was over
girl whom they both wanted. Ora
ham attacked Slusher with knife,
cutting him badly about the eyes and
mouth and stabbing him through the
side. Slusher was carried into Petro's
drug store and DIR. o. P. Davis was
called. He was then taken to ST.
Francis hospital Graham is held by
the police.
Epidemic Among Horses.
An epidemic has broken out among
the horses of northern Shawnee coun-
ty. Dr. Byerly, a North Topeka vet
Urinary surgeon, has been kept busy
vaccinating horses The disease is
known as the influenza and acts upon
the horses very much as the grip af-
fects people. In most cases the dis
ease does not prove fatal but it affects
the horses to such degree that they
cannot be used for several weeks and
at this time of year it is a great draw
back to the farmers
Knights and Ladies Initiation.
Councils No. and of the K and
L. of s will hold a joint meeting
Thursday night to initiate a class of
between 40 and so candidates. The
initiation will be held in the Barratt
hall at 1000 North Kansas avenue and
will be one of the largest classes ever
initiated by the North Topeka lodges.
All members are invited 10 De present.
Personal Mention.
Charles Davidson and Malcolm
Mathews left yesterday for Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Bradshaw left
yesterday for Los Angeles where they
will remain indefinitely.
c. E. Houghton, night ticket clerk
at the Union Pacific, spent Sunday in
Salina.
The ladies of the Central Avenue
Christian church will serve dinner to-
morrow at the church
a reception will be given tonight at
the Kansas avenue Methodist church.
by the members of the church, for the
Rev. Jacob Seheer and family to well
come them to North Topeka. The 9TH
er ministers of the North Topeka
churches will make short addresses