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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-11
KANSAS UPLIFT
Nearly 1000 Farmers Lose
Five Days Work.
To Attend Meetings Held Last
Week at X. s. A. G..

Manhattan, Kan, Jan. 11.-Rural Kan
sas is either uplifting itself or being
uplifted. That is quite evident from
the intense interest shown in the state
farmers institute which closed a five
Gay meeting at the Kansas Agricultural
College last night Exactly 922 farmers
sacrificed five days of the holiday sea-
son TO attend the agricultural lectures
and demonstrations at the college last
week. That is about AIS more than
attended these meetings last year. Kan
sas hasn't had a more successful farm
ers' meeting than the one just closed
Officers for the various organizations
that met in connection with the state
institute were elected last night for this
year. The Kansas Horse Breeders as
ISOLATION endorsed President Waters for
secretary of agriculture. J. NJ. Rog-
ers, of Beloit, was endorsed for state
livestock sanitary commissioner. These
are the new >fficers in that organiza-
ton: President, George P. Ross. Ster-
ling; treasurer, N H. Folderman,
Meade: secretary, DR.. C. w. McCamp-
he'll Kansas Agricultural College. Vice
presidents Zone from each congressional
DISTRICT. B. p Waggener, Atchison,
First district; 4. L. Smith, Lawrence,
Second district; ]. III. Lee. Harveyville,
Fourth district: w. H. Rhodes, Manhat-
tan, Fifth district; NJ A. Smith. Cawker
City, Sixth district; George B. Allen,
Meade Seventh district; J. c. Robson, i
Eighth district.
Dairymen Organize.
Dairymen of the state organized the
Dairy Producers Association" yester-
day. Anyone owning q COW is eligible
to membership. These officers were {,
elected: President, J. G. Crist, FIT. !
Scott; vice president, P. w. Ems, New |
ton; secretary and treasurer, ]. B. |
Fitch, Kansas Agricultural College.
NJ. G.. Hamm, of Holton, was elected
president of the Kansas Crop Improve
ment Association. Other officers are: |
Vice president, S. G. Trent, Hiawatha; |
secretary, c. D. Steiner, Manhattan; |
reasurer E. G. Schafer, Kansas Agri- |
cultural College; Inspector, c. c. Cum |
ningham, Kansas Agricultural College; |
Directors: /. e. Call and L. A. Fitz, |
Kansas Agricultural College and w. G. |
Shelley, Mcpherson.
The Sheep Breeders Association |
elected these officers: President, E. D. |
King, Burlington; vice president. L. B. |
Streeter, Wakefield, secretary and
treasurer, G. C. Wheeler, Kansas Agri-
cultural College.
The farm women present made pre-
urinary plans for a state home econo-
mics association. This association is to
De divided into three sections with one
president for the three and a vice presi-
lent for each section. The three Sec
ions allow membership to teachers of
home economics farmers wives, and
.lub women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-11
QUEzOH URGED BY PHILIPPINE ASSEMBLY
TO WORK FOR ISLANDS, INDEPENDENCE

washington, Jan. 11.-Manuel L.
Quezon, Philippine delegate in con-
gross, is putting forth every effort to
secure the passage of the Jones bill,
now pending in the lower house. The
bill, introduced by a Virginia con-
gresham, provides for the absolute
independence of the islands on and
after July 4, 1921
Quezon has received cab1ed instruc-
tons from the Philippine assembly
urging him to work for the bills pas
sage. Just returned to Washington
from the islands, he says the natives
are extremely anxious to cut loose
from the United States and are very
hopeful, now that the Democrats are
soon to take over the American gov
eminent.
There are certain elements of the
Philippine population, however, I'M
favorable to the idea of independence.
They include the propertied classes,
who fear the confiscation of their
lands should the stars and stripes
be pulled down in the Philippines.
These people, it is said, view with
complacence the activity of certain
revolutionary leaders who are now
said to be plotting a rebellion against
the authority of Uncle Sam. They
believe that such a rebellion would
only prove the unfitness of the Fill
pinos for self-government.
The Democrats are believed to be
in favor of. the Jones bill and the
measure may pass the lower house.
There is no chance of it's becoming
law at the present session, however,
as President Taft is opposed to offer
ing the F'ilipinos their independence
at any fixed time and would undoubt-
eddy interpoSe his veto
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-11
PROMISE,

The driving mist obscures the view,
But high on yonder tree I see
4 robin fitting in the breeze.
AS he pouTS forth his melody.
The chilly day is at its close.
What joy was mine the whole day long
As DER the patter OF the rain
L paused to marvel at his song.
What ecstacy is in that laugh!
For laugh it really seems to be-
AS he rocks Saily in the breeze,
Ard sings again his song to me.
1t is the trill CT joy he gives.
And cheerfGlneSs within me springs.
Tho wint'ry blasts may threaten me
It's hope and cheer his coming brings!
Rachel West Clement, in Noma n s
World for January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-11
KINDNESS WINS $4,000
Girl Who Helped Aged Peddler on
Car Remembered.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 7.-Margaretta
Jane Browns kindness four years ago,
in helping an old peddler on to a troll
ley car here, has won her a reward of
$1,000. The young woman, who recent
1y became Mrs. Ray Mason Knasei,
received in her mail yesterday a cheek
for this amount, and note addressed
ITO the Little Girl who helped me on
a trolley car four years ago. She had
almost forgotten the incident. The re-
ward was from Valentine r. Cortias,
and was mailed from California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-11
TO PAINT HIS PICTURE
William NJ. Chase VIII Make Likeness
of President-EIect.

New York, Jan. THE painting of
the portrait of President-elect Wilson
may occupy much of the time of the
now and March 4, and it is understood
the portrait is to be ready to hang in
the White House soon after the in
auguration. 1t was learned today that
William M. Chase, one of the many
portrait painters who have sought the
opportunity, has received the COM
mission to paint Governor Wilson.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
70 INSURE COMPETITION
'oesrd Of Education Has Strict Rules
for Bidders.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
s Baton Rouge.-The announcement
n bids to the schoolbook publishing
oohpanies was issued by the depart
nent Of education, and several strict
Ilules are laid down which the publish
ing houses must follow in order to
secSafe Considerations their bids. Bids
'NtIl be received from June 2 to June
- 10 furnish the high schools for a
psriod of six years. Bids must con-
Mn the retail and exchange price of
}be books bounds In board and cloth.
16ch bidder will be required to de-
3rotlt with the state treasurer a certi-
~ check for $500 for each branch of
for which the bill is offered, the
.enrlof the deposit for all branches not
1Ieeed $4,000. The money is to be
I'D to the state in the event
unccessful bidder fails to execute
~ cBatract and bond with the state.
~ ~ is to be considered unless II is
,oceompanied by an affidavit of the
NJ that the company is in no way
Dasty to any compact whereby the
>neflts Of competitive bidding have
- denied to the people of the state.
- bids must be made in secret and
- the quality of book. Five sets
~ pecimen books must be furnished
M each bid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
OIL. AND GAS ARE FOUND
Dynamite Blast in Abandoned Well
Brings Results.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Charenton.-The well which was
drilled by the T'Chitimachas Oil Com
pany, about IL years ago and aban-
doned an account of a twisted pipe at
a depth of 1,600 feet, was dynamited
by l.. j. Robchux and Percy w. Green
at depth of 775 feet. 1t was at this
depth that the T'Chitimachas Oil Com
pany's driller passed through the oil
stratum. A charge of ten pounds of
dynamite was lowered and shot, which
caused the pipe to be shattered. Twen-
ty minutes after the shot the gas pres
sure became so great as to cause the
eiSht-inch casing which is imbedded
800 feet to move violently. A lighted
match was thrown into the we'll. and
like the roar of a cannon shot from a
distance, flame several feet high
came up, which had to be extinguish-
ed. Then q handbailer was lowered to
the exact depth to where the well had
been dynamited. Taken up and its
contents deposited into a receptacle
revealed a thick, blush substance,
which has the identical odor of the pc
troleum which is found in the Beau
mont and Jennings fields.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
STATE CAPITAL NEWS
AT STATE FAIR NEXT
FALL.
LOUISIANA Is A PIONEER
Hog Club Work Is Progressing-Many
New Members Have Been
Secured.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Baton kouge.-E. S. Richardson, di'
rector agricultural extension OF the
Louisiana State University, has just
returned from an extended trip through
north Louisiana. While at Shreveport
he had a conference with l.. N.Brueg-
serhoff, secretary of the state fair, and
made arrangements TO have the pre-
miums increased considerably for agri-
cultural schools and the girls. canning
and poultry clubs. Mr.. Brueggerhoff
has made arrangements for a paste
board carton that holds ten ears of
corn to be sent to the boys belonging
to the boys cron clubs throughout the
state. This package, when filled, can
be sent by parcel post.
Arrangements were made with Mr..
Brueggerhoff TO take care of the club
boys who attend the fair this fall. A
large tent, heated by gas stoves, will
be erected and the ground covered
with dry shavings. Cots will be fur
nished. Boys will be expected to
bring with them their bedclothes, A
season ticket will be furnished each
boy or girl who makes a report on
work done.
At Grayson, Caldwell parish, a club
meeting was held comprising all the
club members of Caldwell parish. The
Grayson school has added an agricul-
tural department., in charge of Mr.
Fuller, and a home economic depart
ment, in charge OF Miss Pollock. The
home economics department served
lunches and chocolate to all OF the
club members.
Caldwell parish has an active super
intendent, there being enrolled in that
parish 425 club members. Mr.. Turner,
the superintendent, is making arrange
ments to have seed tomatoes and seed
corn furnished the members of the
corn and tomato clubs. He Is also
helping the hog club boys to secure
GOOD hogs.
The school board and police jury
have given in premiums to this work
$3.50. Business men are increasing
this list.
c. F. Ward, of the department Of
animal industry, visited the extension
department. He is interested in the
hog club work in Louisiana. Louisi-
ana, he said, is the pioneer state in
this work and has certainly been sue
cessful. He said that he believed that
"the hog club work would prove as
valuable to the state as had the corn
club work" He also stated that there
is a great future for hog raising in the
South.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
PREPARATIONS RASTEkED
Killing of President Madero Causes v.
S. to Continue Plans.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Nashingion.--The killing of Francis
co |. Madero and Fino Suarez. deposed
president and vice president Of Mexi-
co. after Provisional President General
Huerta had assured American Ambas-
sador Wilson OF the safety of his pris-
oners from just such attacks. created
painful impression in administra-
ton circles here. When the first feel
ing OF surprise had passed. it was
realized by officials that this last trag-
lc event had added greatly to the
gravity of the situation, and undoubt-
edly had placed an additional strain
upon the already tense relations be-
tween this government and that in the
Mexican capital. Still. as President
Taft himself declared. the event in
itself was not sufficient to demand
any Intervention which so far has gov
erned his administration.
Probably the immediate result will
be 10 hasten the naval and army pre-
parations in order to have the soldiers.
sailors and marines ready to answer
a call for instant embarkation. IL fur
ther Developments in Mexico should
demand their interference.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
RilI Raisers CAUGHT.

notwithstanding trail of poorly
raised 81 bills from Fort Scott, Kan,
through Jonseboro, Willow Springs
and other Arkansas points, 1t is alleg,
ed, Walker Taylor and his pal, known
as Confederate Pal" passed three of
the bills in Memphis before they were
detected and arrested. Taylor, the
only man yet arrested is said to have
admitted to Detectives Hurst and Tur-
ner that he knew the bills were raised.
He said, according to the officers. the
ink and tools were in the possession OF
Confederate Pal" and that it was
easy to make a crude imitation of a
$40 bill out of 81 bill and pass 1t at
picture shows and such places.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
STRONG HAND TO
GOVERN MEXICO
PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT SAYS IT
Is AMBITION TO MAKE cOUN-
TRY SAFE AGAIN.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Mexico City.-That the new admin
istration in Mexico expects to use the
methods Of Porfirio Diaz so far as is
possible in governing the country was
made evident in a conversation Pro-
visional President Huerta had with the
newspaper men.
President Huerta declared that, no
matter what the cost should be or who
the men were who paid it, peace would
be restored In Mexico.
He said it was his ambition that
when he left the presidency people
would say of him: "He has restored or
der throughout Mexico, made safe the
investment of money and rendered Sc
cure the lives and interests of ALL,
both foreigners and Mexicans."
Calmly and dispassionately, General
Huerta outlined his program for the
use Of the army in restoring and main
tanning order. He admitted that in
many parts of the republic all was not
in accord with peace. To these Sec
tions, he said, he would send emissa-
ries in an attempt to bring about or
der or, If necessary, troops would be
dispatched to them to inform the peo-
pie of the governments desires.
81 want to restore to Mexico that un-
interrupted current of riches which is
her right" the president continued.
"and to bring about such condition in
the country that all diplomats will feel
their nationals secure"
The president declared that he fav-
ored a free press in Mexico, saying
that even antagonistic organs were
desirable, since from them the ad-
ministration might learn of evils that
otherwise might he hidden.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
MADERO KILLED
ON WAY TO JAIL
AUTHORITIES CLAIM EFFORT
WAS MADE TO RESCUE DE-
POSED PRESIDENT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Mexico City.-Francisco |. Medero
and Jose Pine Suarez are dead. In a
midnight ride under guard from the
national palce to the penitentiary, they
were killed.
The circumstances surrounding the
deaths of the deposed president and
vice president of the republic are tln-
known, except as given in officisi 4 =
counts, which do not in all cases =,
form. The only witnesses were thu ,
actually concerned in the killing.
The provisional president, Gen. Vic
torana Huerta, SAYS the killing of the
two men was incidental to a fight be-
'tween'their guard and party attempt
ing to liberate them. The minister OF
foreign relations, Francisc De La Bar
ra, adds that the prisoners attempted
to escape. Neither makes a definite
statement as to which side fired the
fatal shots. 1t is not impossible that
neither knows.
An official investigation has been or.
dered to determine the responsibility
and solemn promises have been made
that the guilty will be punished.
Not NATURALLY, a great part of the
public regards the official version with
doubt, having in mind the use cen
turies of the notorious '1ey fuga," the
unwritten law, which is invoked when
the death of prisoner is desired. Aft
er its application, there is written on
the records, prisoner shot trying to
escape"
The tragedy was enacted shortly aft
er midnight. Madero and Suarez, who
bad been prisoners in the national pal
ace since their arrest were placed in
an automobile, which was accompan.
led by another car and escorted by
100 rurales under the orders of Com
mandant Francisco Cardenas and Col
Rafael Pimiento.
the escort, the cars moved slowly. No
incident took place until they had
reached a point near the penitentiary.
where, in an open place, the guards at
tention was attracted, according to the
official version, to group of per-
sons following. Shots we're fired at
the escort out of the darkness. The
rurales closed in and ordered the pris-
oners out of the car.
Thirty of the guards surrounded the
prisoners, while the remainder dis
posed themselves to resist an attack.
About so men, some afoot and some
mounted, threw themselves upon the
detachment guarding the cars and the
exchange of shots lasted 20 minutes,
when the attacking party fled. The
dead bodies of Madero and Suarez
then were found.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
sehooI Suit to Hioh Court.

Monroe.-The state spreme court
nas refused a rehearing of the case of
NE parish school board against the
ehy for a three-mill tax for school
purposes under the Butler amendment
e the constitution. The supreme court
lfeyiously affirmed the lower courts
secigion In favor Of the school board.
attorneys for the city will now take
ne case to the United States supreme
e1urt on writ of error If the school
eoerd wins the suit it is said on au-
noflty the city will close the city
eigh school and turn over to the par
board the problem of educating the
+i0O white and colored children now
sored for in the city schools.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
DAVIS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Late Senator From Arkansas lauded
by Many.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Observation-Disclosures all records
OF the length of the session, the house
paid tribute to four congressman and
three senators who have died within
the past few months.
Tributes were paid to the late Sem
ator Davis of Arkansas by Representa-
tive Floyd, Oldfield, Taylor. Jacoway
and Goodwin of Arkansas, Representa-
tives Russell Of Missouri and Cullop
Of Indiana. All of them referred to
the remarkable political career Of the
picturesque Arkansan. whose untimely
death shocked his friends early in jan
uary.
Representative Floyd declared Sem
ator Davis had distinguished himself
in the senate by fearlessly assailing
all forms Of public evil. Loyalty to his
friends and to his convictions was the
element in his character which endear-
ed him to the great masses of the peo-
pie OF Arkansas.
Representative Jacoway referred TO
the fact that Senator Davis was pecu-
liarly an Arkansas product. having
been born and achieved his political
successes within the borders Of his ma
tive state.
Representative Taylor said that Sem
ator Davis, "as political campaigner
had no superior in Arkansas. His
friends and supporters, as well as his
opponents. attended his political meet
ings In great numbers" said Colonel
Taylor. He was not an eloquent
speaker, but he always entertained and
interested his audiences.
This is sad and solemn occasion
for me-" said Representative Oldfield.
"for Senator Davis was my personal
and political friend. Senator Davis
entered Arkansas politics at a time
when some of the most brainy men Of
the state were in power. He became
dominant political character and per.
mitted no obstacles to obstruct his am.
bitiops. During his six years service
in the Senate, no one in the state ever
criticised a single vote OF his In that
body. He believed In the rule of the
people. He was the most resourceful
campaigner Arkansas ever saw. He
never forsook a friend. He always
championed the side of the plain peo-
pie instead of the special interests. He
was a devoted and loving husband;
generous and indulgent father"
Senator Davis may have had his
faults, but among the good traits Of
character possessed by him was that
he loved and trusted the common peo-
ple,' said Representative Russell Of
Missouri. 'If he did indiscreet things.
he later acknowledged them and tried
to rectify them"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
ALL OVER LOUISIANA
.-A1e GUARD WILL BE INSPECT
60 DURING MARCH BY U. S.
OFFICER.
ORGANIZATION IS efficient
s.feouards Thrown Around Bids.
Cash Forfeits Must Be
Posted.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Baton Rouge.-The general muster
and inspection of the troops of the
louisiana National Guard will start
March IA with the office of the adju-
t,nt general in New Orleans, and end
March rs with the hospital corps In
New Orleans.
The Inspection will be made by Of
fYcers of the United States army, and
svfIl be the first general annual in
spection since Adjutant General Nc
Neese took charge of the National
Guard upon an efficient footing, and as
4 result of his labors Louisiana can
now boast of military organization as
enicient as any in the Southern states.
! The inspection will be. made of all
Of the property in the care of the diff
ferent companies. With the view of
determining the efficiency in indoor
ilstrdction, drill exercises will be held.
The personnel of each organization
win be inspected at night.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
News PIeases Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge. = Baton Rouge was
highly pleased at the news received
from Washington that the house of
representatives had passed the bill
authorizing the construction of a
bridge across the river here. The COM
pany to build this bridge has already
been incorporated. Eastern capital is
said to be back of the movement. The
point selected for the crossing is above
the Standard Oil plant, on the bluff
lands overlooking the river, at point
convenient to the Louisiana Railway
and Navigation. Frisco. Southern Pa
cific, Texas and Pacific and Yazoo
and Mississippi Valley railroads.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-03-01
WASHINGTON FEELS RELIEF
v. S. Not to Change Course in Mexican
Affair-Mob utilization Continues.

Washington.-Reaction from the Sc
we're strain under which the diplomat
ic, military branches of the govern
ment have been laboring, because OF
the Mexican revolt, was marked by
the comparative lethargy prevailing in
these departments.
A hasty consultation between the
heads of the various departments, con-
Quoted to some extent by subordinates
resulted in a general decision to main
tain the existing attitude toward Mex
leo, not only in a diplomatic sense. but
also so far as that involves the prepa-
ration of the army and navy to meet
any emergency that might arise.
Though naturally grated at the
termination of the almost continuous
battle that has ragged within the heart
of Mexico City for so long period
Of time, il was deemed to be unwise
to permit that sentiment to affect the
progress of arrangements that are be-
ing made adequately to protect the
lives Of foreigners in Mexico, IN case
the sitnatiopy phould get beyond con-
troll Of the new'temporary government.
Original orders to the army of the
United States to have the soldiers
ready to move at short notice and to
the transports to proceed to their as
signed destinations. where they were
to embark troops and marines, were
allowed to remain in force, officials
reasoning that some benefit is to be
derived from the experience that Is
gained through this attempt at mobili-
zation, even il there should be no oc-
casion to give it a practical turn.