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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
ONLY 73 LIVES LOST.
In Total q l,74s C&ssaltae~ n So
R This Year.

= wsSnfhGtOai: Dec 5..1ut 16fx %
tai Of liza casualtiae at sea during
the year ending June % iast. the l1igh-
est in the history Of the life saving
service, only 80 vessels were lost and
73 persons drowned according to the
annual report of s. I. Kfmball. general
superintendent OF the service, which
has just been made public. Through
the efforts of the service, vessels and
their cargoes, valued at $13,860, 900,
were saved. The crews OF the service,
with the assistance of revenue cutters
and wrecking vessels. aided 1854 ves-
sells, valued. with their cargoes. at S.
O3O.935 and carrying 5,1e8 persons.
The crews also warned 1872 vessels
that were running into danger, prac-
tically all of this work being done at
night.
1t also extended aid to 2S8 vessels
by furnishing emergency pilots carry
ing persons to and from ships to shore
and caring for injured officers and
men. OF the total of accidents, small
and undOcumented motor boats, COM
prise 6S per cent. more than two
thirds of all the persons exposed to
danger from the sea. being on board
this class Of craft. The danger in un-
skilled handling of small pleasure
craft Is shown to be excessive. The
use Of power boats. instead Of the old
styled Dared craft, 10 recommended by
the showing that OF the 4.ooe persons
endangered 2.748 were rooDued in the
power boats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
SANTA FE SUES CITY
Objects to Tax Assessment for Act Of
Providence Yet to Come.

The Atchfson, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway company does not believe
that cities OF the first class can legally
collect taxes for the creation Of Te-
serve fuMoeto meet emergencies prior
to their A4iStence. The state iAw pre-
viding for, and setting forth the pow
ers and limitations of cities of the first
class under the commission plan of
government, provides that such cities
may levy a special tax for the creation
of a reserve fund for emergencies
which may happen in the future, such
as fires, food. tOrnadoes and other
disasters classed as '-acts Of 3D.
This municipal insurance against
things that God may enact, the rail-
way company is opposing in q suit
which has been filed in the district
court of Shawnee county against the
city of Topeka and Matt Weightman,
Jr., as treasurer of Shawnee county.
In 1911 the city of Topeka levied a
tax OF forty-eight one-hundredths Of
a mill on each dollar of assessed
property in the city for the creation
of q reserve fund as provided in the
state law. The county treasurer col
lected this tax. The Santa Fe Rail-
way company paid this tax, but at the
same time gave written notice of pro-
test. Now it is suing to recover the
amount of the levy for the reserve
fund.
This amount is $1,35O.21, allowing
for the customary discount given on
taxes paid when due. 1t also wants
interest at the rate of six per cent per
annum from Dec. 23, 1911, and the
costs of the action. It's grounds for
action Is on the contention that the
levy was illegal. excessive and void. -
The city has made no levy for the
reserve fund since 1911. The levy Of
that year raised $24,0O7.5O. The state
law provides that at no time shall
such a fund exceed $4,000. or the
amount raised for the fund in 1911,
$1O,116.50 remains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
With Some Work Thrown In
Is Presidents Program.
Plans Nine Hours of Absolute
Rest Every Night.
TWO MATTERS ON HIS MIND
One Is the Choice of Federal
Reserve Board.
The Other the Preparation Of
an Address on Trusts.

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 26.-
President Wilson today mapped out a
program. Of recreation for his visit
here. He will sleep at least nine
hours each night, the quota he had
After breakfast he will motor to the
Mississippi Country club. thirteen
miles away, for a game of golf with
his physician. DIR. Cary T. Grayson.
U. s. N. At noon he will dispose of
whatever important letters or tele-
grams may reach him from the White
House and after luncheon will take
an automobile ride with his family.
followed perhaps by a long walk along
the beach roads. The president plans
to spend the evenings reading.
With this proportion of rest and ex-
ercise. he hopes to get back to vigor-
GUS health again. While the president
will do little official work. there at
present are two things uppermost in
his mind, the selection of members OF
the federal reserve board and the
writing of a special address to con-
gress on the relations Of the govern
ment to big business and the trusts.
OF the choice of members of the
board which will put into operation
the new currency system. there is lit
tie possibility that the president will
decide on any individual while he is
here. He will add to his tentative
list names which occur to him from
time to time. Through correspond
ence with close friends he will start
inquiries concerning the qualifications
of those considered. 1t is virtually
certain the president will use the Same
sitting process he used when selecting
cabinet members carefully ScrutiniZ-
ing their previous affiliations.
When the president returns to
Washington. he probably will confer
lConfinued ON PAGE Three.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26

Of rendering any assistance possible in
clearing up the situation"
Secretary Wilson further declared he
was shocked at the accounts OF the dis
aster and expressed to President Meyer
his sympathy for friends and families
of those who lost their lives.
Solicitor Densmore, it was announced,
was instructed by Secretary Wilson to
endeavor to bring about a settlement
of the strike.
Says There Was . Fire.
s-- Chicago, Dec. as. Miss Grace 1Ec4
Arron Of Calumet. arrived IN Chicago
from her home rOday and said she
knew positively that the story of the
man coming to the head of the stairs
and shouting fire" in Italian hall,
where more than 70 persons were
trampled to death, was not true.
The alarm was started right in the
hall" said Miss McArron. "a little
blaze started on the Christmas tree
and some one in the hall cried fire :
The cry was Immediately taken up by
others and there was a rush for the
doors.''
Miss McArron was a former proof
reader in the Michigan senate and is
now stenographer Of the county grand
jury, investigating the copper miners
strike. She is on her way to Lansing
to see the Michigan attorney general,
in connection with the grand jury
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
GIRLS SEEK MATES,
Dusly Bellies of Papeete Offer Life of
Ease to White Husbands.

San Francisco, Dec. z6.-Sturdy young
men. who would consent to spend a life
of ease, are offered an opportunity to
become. the husbands of rich dusky
bellies of the Easter Island eroup. in the
south seas. according to a story
brought to this port from Papeete. by
Captain Bourgeson of the schooner
Annie M. Campbell Before the vessel
sailed from Papeete. an envoy from
the young women arrived from the
islands and asked the crew to return
with the captain. to become the hus-
bands OF the lonely maidens Six thou
sand head of cattle and 10000 sheep,
belonging to the women, roam the
islands. Easter Island Is the place
where the crew of the. wrecked schoou-
er El Dorado sought refuge recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
LEGALIzED H0LDUPS.
Name Applied to Big Lawyers Fees
by Barratt O'Hara.

Chicago, Dec 26.-Some of the big fees
charged by lawyers were called "legalixed
holdups" by Barratt O'Hara, Lieutenant
governor OF Illinois. in addressing the
convention Of the Phi Delta Phi, a legal
fraternity, here today.
when we realize that 100000 was one
of the fees in q celebrated political case
recently and another fee in the same
case was $4,000, we are forced to con-
clude that the stock OF some lawyers is
heavily watered, said O'Hara, himself a
LAWYER.
"a new generation Of younger lawyers
is making itself felt with new ethics
which recognize the duty which the legal
profession owes to the public. Those who
do not recognize 1t will be forced to do
SO by public sentiment
Tho second annual convention OF Pf Tau
Pi, college frat. was also held here to-
day with 1b0 members and delegates pres
ent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
she HUGGED LAWYER.
Did Big Negress, But Judge Escaped
from Bench.

st. Louis, Dec. 26.-Mary Carr, a
2O0-pound negress, broke up a court
in Webster Groves, a suburb, today
after she had been acquitted of a
charge of numbering her husband. As
an expression of her appreciation she
threw her arms about Samuel d. Hodg-
don, her lawyer and a meHber of the
Missouri legislature, and hugged and
kissed him.
Hodgdon struggled in vain to get free.
but finally Mary was pried loose by
six court attaches. Then she started
for Judge Belding. The judge saw her
first and stood not on the order Of his
going.
Hodgdon at the trial marshaled his
evidence with such effect that Judge
Belding discharged the defendant. One
of her relatives arose and called to her
to come on
Am free?'' she asked.
Sure"
That's some lawyer" Mary cried,
getting a strangle hold on Hodgdon.
Before the lawyer knew what was
happening he was being thanked orally
and osculatoraly before the amused
spectators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
BANK RUN GOES ON,
London and Mexico Concern Still Paw.
ing DepOsitOrs.

Mexico City. Dec. 26.-The run on
the Bank of London and Mexico was
In no way diminished today, double
lines of depositors extending out into
the streets for half block. Payment
OF checks was restricted. as on pre-
vious days, to 200 pesos, except for
pay rolls and other urgent require
ments. w. B. Mitchell, the manager
Of the bank. expressed confidence in
the ability Of the institution to wealth
er the drain upon 1t. He declared the
banks financial condition was such,
that If all deposits were paid out, there
still would remain 100000 pesos in
assets. The run on the Bank of Lon
don and Mexico was reflected but in a
very minor degree. on the other banks
in the capital.
Rebels Destroy q Train.
Washington. Dec. 26.-Word reach
ed the state department today that a
large force Of revolutionists on the
National railway. sixty miles north Of
San Luis Potosi, destroyed a federal
convoy train on Thursday. killing "a
federals.
Traffic north OF San Luis Potosf fs
suspended 1t is reported that the
situation at Tampico is unchanged.
Philip Mclaughlin and mother, for
whom inquiry was made by the state
department. are reported to be safe at
Chihuahua.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
CAPT. ROBERTS DEAD.


Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 26.-Word is
received here of the death. in the Ma
tional Soldiers home at Dayton, o..
of Captain w. F. Roberts. who served
as orderly to Generals U. S. Grant
and Geo. G. Meade, during the Civil
war. Captain Roberts was 68 years
here.
He served as orderly to General
Meade during the Gettysburg cam
paign and was assigned to the same
position, with General Grant, when
the latter took command of the army
Of the Potomac. He was present at
Appomattox as General Grants order
ly. Three horses were shot from un-
der Captain Roberts at Petersburg
and a Bible in his pocket saved his
life during the same conflict.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26

SatOrOAy.
The river is almost entirely frozen
over today, but the ice is rough and II
the cold weather Is long continued
will not admit Of skating. Tho stage
of the river was Sc feet this morning.
a rise of 1.6 feet since Wednesday.
This rise Is probably due at least in
part, says the weather man. to the
fact that the banks OF the river are
frozen and consequently tho usual
amount of water has not soaked into
the ground.
The minimum temperature this
morning was nine degrees below the
normal minimum temperature for this
date. The wind shifted to the SOUTH
west at nine o'clock. but the velocity
was but three miles an hour.
Is Moderating This Afternoon.
The weather moderated somewhat to-
day. and the mercury is not expected
to drop much below the 20 degree mark
at Topeka tonight. At o'clock the
wind was blowing at the rate OF six
miles an hour from the southeast-a di-
rection that brings precipitation. There
IL just a possibility, says the local
weather man, that there will be snow
some time Saturday, although the fore
cast only calls for unsettled" weather.
The shippers forecast: Protect Sc
hour shipments east. west and north
against temperature of from 16 to 70
degrees: south. 20.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
Applications Of Banks for Mem-
bership IN Reserve systen
Arc Coming From Every State
IN the Union.
Over 400 ARE N ALREADY
Hoke Smith Of Georgia On
Hand Early.
He Wants Atlanta Represented
Among tho Elect.

Washington. Dec. 2e.-More than
400 national banks and trust cona-
panies. representing every state ana
almost every large city In the country,
have appNed for membership In the
federal reserve system Of banks. ac.
cording to an unofficial estimate made
today by the treasury department.
Applications have come 20 fast that
omcials have been unable to keep pace
with them, but careful count and
record OF the time when they were ~.
ceived. will be made today. Banks In
New York. Chicago and Boston have
not applied in great numbers for
membership but Secretary NcAdoo T.
OF the opinion today that their appli.
cations soon will be forthcominI.
Mr. McAdoo and Secretary Houn-
ton. the organization COMMITTEES prv-
vided for in the law. got down to hard
work today ON plans for the division
OF the country into reserve Districts
and the location OF reserve banks. An
ofncial announcement Of the plan Ii
expected tonight or tomorrow. Il 10
probable that q personal inspection
will be made by the two secretaries.
covering much OF the country.
5 Senator Hoke Smith Of 0eorgia
came to the once OF Secretary Me-
Adoo early today armed With pock-
etful of papers covered with stafistica
of bank clearinss, RAILROADS buildinr.
Insurance. and other business opera
tions In which Atlanta has shown ac-
ttvtty In the last few years. Senator
smith 10 leading the hight OF Atlanta
for a reserve bank. Among citieo
from which applications came today
were Ponca Okla. and UnionviIle.
Mo-. the Hudson Trust company Of
New York was another appIicant.
bringing the total from that city SO
far up to three,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
BURIED IN WRECkAGE.
Several Persons Injured When Shelter
House Is Blown Down.

Cleveland, Dec 2e.-Several persons
were injured and q score were buried
in wreckage this morning when q shel-
ter house on Ontario street, on tho
southwest corner OF the public square.
was blown down by the high winds
which accompanied the snow here The
shelter house was crowded with persons
waiting for street cars when the crash
came.
The walls fell inward and men. wo-
men and children --ere struck by tim
bers and broken glAss. Noen Of the
winds also broke several plate glass
windows In the business district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
STOP RATE FI6HT.
M. w. A. VIII Not Attempt to Ra1so
Insurance At This Time.

Members of the n. W., A. will be
interested In an announcement just
made by the executive council Of the
Modern Woodmen of America, that the
council through its administrative ON
GERS had abandoned its fight for I'M
creased insurance rates. and that the
question would not be proposed At the
national head camp meeting to be held
in June in Toledo. O.. unless It origfna-
ted from the membership.
This ends bitter fight that has
been waged within the society since
the increased rates ordered at the
head camp meeting in Chicago two
years ago. @
Several months ago the society was
en5ofned by the courts from enforcing
the new rates. and 1t has since been
operating under the old plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
blew UP HIS WIFE.
Exploded Powder in the Room Where
She Was Asleep.

Charleston. w. Va, Dec. 26.-Close-
ly guarded by deputy sheriffs. Thomas
Ellis was brought to jail here today,
charged with the murder of his wife
on Christmas night. They had quar-
relied. according to the authorities, and
while the woman was asleep. Ellis is
alleged to have placed a quantity Of
blasting powder in the middle of the
floor Of their mountain cabin, near
Winifred, w. Va, and exploded it with
q fuse. The explosion. which tore the
cabin to pieces, aroused the settle
ment.and Ellis was captured. Officers
secreted him in q coal mine during the
night, to prevent his infuriated neigh
bors from lynching him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
FELL UNDER TRAIN.
Charles Taylor Fearfully Hurt 1t
Meriden Today.

A pitiful ending to a Christmas
spent with his sisters awaited Charles
Taylor, who boarded a Santa Fe train
at Meriden this morning and was car
ried from the car at Topeka later In
the day.
Taylor fell from the steps and was
thrown partially under the car when
1t was moving. The train rolled over
both ankles, cutting on his feet at tho
shoetops.
DR.. c. E. Joss of Topeka happened
to be on the train. He relieved Tay-
lor's suffering as much as possible
and attended him until his car pulled
into the Topeka station.
Taylor was taken to Christ's h0spi-
tai at once, and will probably die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26

point at seven
o'c 10 ck this
m o r n ! n 3, ne
10 " . , { n o { G n
reached this sea-
son by several
q 9 g = e e 9. Tho
W e q { n er t n IL
morning was tAtr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
Fifty-Six New Banks.

Jefferson City, Dec. 26.-Fifty-six
banks and fourteen trust companies
were organized in Missouri during the
year just closing. according to the re-
today. The combined capital OF the
new bank IL 81 ,221 900. and Of the trust
companies. $2.441.000 The individual
deposits in all state banks and trust
companies increased ~. 500 900. Three
banks failed during the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
ADMIRAL Dewey IS rs
Receives Many Birthday Presents and
kilograms of Congratulation,

Washington, Dec 26.-Admral Dewey.
nilla bay, began the celebration of his 18th
birthday, by appearing early at his office
as president Of the navy general board.
He received many birthday gifts and
congratulatory telegrams from all parts
of the country. and spent part Of the day
visiting with his son. who came from
Chicago for the occasion There will be
no formal celebration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
Both Engines Wrecked.

COLLISION between THE Governor a fast
passenger train ON the St. Louis q San
Francisco road. and q freight at Spencer
today, both engines were wrecked. G.
W. Page. passenger engineer, was in
tured- His legs were broken. A dosen
passengers were injured slightly. The in
jured were brought to this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26

Weaal1er RuEecn6t ~ Kannaa.
ture tonight; unsettled aa4urdnys
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
Down 10 ; ABOVE
This Was Coolest Morning OF tho
Winfer.

iB-r-r-r! It's cold today. The mer-
curry, slipped down to the nine degree
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The hourly readings
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-23
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE RID
ERS MEET IN DENVER TO-DAY.
CONTEND FOR PRIZES.
Especial to The Herdldl

Denver. Colo. July 2. Many of the
crack motorcycle riders and mcst of the
motorcycle fans" of the United States
assembled here today FIR the opening
VI the national convention of the FEEDER
alton of American MotorcycliS;s. The
meeting Will be i'll session until the Doth
the last two days being devoted to a
r-ring meet, at Overland Park. Two
thousand dele gates are in attendance.
The races will decide the national
championships. amateur and profession
al, covering may classes and distances.
Several thousand dollars worth Of priZ
eS have been offered. +. Armstrong; for
mer Denverite, who holds the long dis
tance events. has been Sh wing
tremendous speed in recent races Many
Of the delegates made the trip to Denver
on motorcycles. Many touring parties
from Nebraska. Kansas. Utah New Mex
leo. Indiana Iowa and other nearby
states are here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-23
PROTECT AMERICANS
RESOLUTION BY. SENATOR FALL
INDICATES GRAVE SITUATION
BLAMES TAFT
(BB AssOcidtcd Pfcss.l

Washington. ID. c.. July Senator
Fall Of New Mexico. called up his reso-
luton toda yto commit the government
to a full protection of the constitution
al Rights" Of American citizens IN for
cign countries. The lively debate showed
keen appreciation by senators IF the
gravity of the Mexican situation and the
necessity for Il determined stand by the
United States.
Fall blamed the procrastination Of
the Taft administration for the present
crisis.
Lodge expressed Il disappointment
that the administration had no. inaug-
urated different Mexican policy.
Bacon. chairman of the foreign rcia
tions committee. insisted on the resolution
being carefully considered. owing to the
gravity of the situation.
Works declared the resolution conSt.
tutcd il declaration that he United
States was ready to make war against
Mexico and urged no haetv action. The
resolution went over.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-23
FIFTY DEAD IN
FACTORY FIRE
LOSS. HOWEVER, POSITIVELY NOT
KNOWN.-NICTIMS MOSTLY WO-
MEN AND GIRLS. LIST OF EN-
PLCYES BURNED IN FIRE.
ALARM FOR FIRE DRILL OBEYED
TARDILY. AND FIRE OVERLOOK
EMPLOYEES BEFORE THEY GOT
CLEAR OF BUILDING.
(By Associated PreSs.)

Binghampton, \. Y, July 23.-Con-
servativc estimates this morning fixed
the number Of dead in the fire which des-
trOyed the Binghampton Clothing Com
pany's plant late yesterday at over fifty
out Of one hundred and twenty five en-
plOyes mostly women and girls known to
have been in the factory.
Only forty one are known positively TO
have escaped. The list of employees names
to tell the full extent Uf the disaster
The victims apparently thought alarm
was called to the fire drill and took
their time about getting out with the
result that the fire which burned with
was burned and it is impossible yet
incredible rapidity, caught them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-23
RUM0R NOT VERIFIED
ING MATAMOROS. NO ONE THERE
APPEARS TO BE AWARE OF 1T.

Reports continue persistently coming
to Brownsville that Il large body cf fed
erals. j. approaching Matamoros No
evidence to corroborate this could be
found, upon earnest inquiry ut General
Blanco's headquarters today.
If any vcrficatiOn of such rumor has
come to MatamOroS. it is being kept very
close. As il is. MatamOros is moi suffer
ing under and such idea being carried on
in the usual way. no excitement being
noticed either among the soldiers or
the citizens.
The scouts to the south have not
brought in any information Of fcderalS in
the territory patrolled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-23
TELLEZ IN NUEV0 LAREDO
SUDDENLY RETURNS FROM RODI
GUEZ. WITH Eve HUNDRED
MEN AND RESUMES COMMAND.

Larcd0 Tex. July 23.-General TclleZ
is again in personal charge of New Lar
edo returning there Yesterday with five
hundred men. The announcement is made
Of reopening If train service between
this city and Monterrey will be accom-
plished by Friday. A construction crew
working on railroad bridge Suffered
the loss Of nearly forty men by the ex
plosion of mine which had been plant
ed by rebels Colonel Geronimo Nillareal
municipal c mmamder of Nuevo Laredo
has been relieved at his own request rhc
place will be filled by Colonel Francisco
Naranjo.