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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13

eral commander at Toluca has not vet
arrived in the capital to report to the
government. His absence is explained
by the statement that it was consid-
eTeo pest to leave him in the state of
Mexicota to check any possible ad-
vance on the part of the followers of
Zapata
The attitude of the Zapatistas has
given rise to much speculation in the
capital. Although from numerous
points federal troops have been
brought into the city. leaving the Zap
atlstas practically without opposition.
those rebels appear to have made no
combined effort to come to the assist
ance of Diaz.
1t has been broadly hinted that in
the last extremly Emiliano Supata
would order his hordes of followers in
to the capital to the support of Presi-
Madero rather than to assist one bear
ing the name of the president whom he
fought to overthrow two years ago.
Plenty of Ammunition.
Both sides have good supplies of am
munition, notwithstanding their re-
lentless waste of shot and shell since
Sunday.
The federal generals account for the
accuracy of the artillery fire by say
ing that there is a scarcity of good
range finders in the possession of the
government troops while the rebels by
NoPbOIAAS the dTSeIldI, gained possess
sion of number of excellent instru-
ments of that kind. Although each
side has criticised the work of the
other regarding the bombardment of
the city as "barbarous and inhuman''
judged by the laws of civilized war
fare, both commanders prepared to
subject the city today to an artillery
fire which would inevitably result in
considerable destruction of property
and loss of life to noncombatants
Both sides agreed that every effort
should be made not to scatter their
fire, but it was not believed that these
efforts would avail because of the ex-
tent of the field of operations.
Cowed by the frightful pounding of
she'll to which they had been already
the people of the city today
hid themselves from sight, but they
were for the most part protected by
walls pitifully weak when compared
with the high explosive power of the
shells poured out by the guns of both
forces.
The efforts made by the foreign
ministers to secure the arrangement of
a neutral zone were Intellectual 1t
was, however, generally understood
that perhaps the safest district during
the fighting would be that known as
the Colonia Roma, in which the United
States embassy is located
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
TAFT ON LINCOLN.
He Declares Martyred President Was
Standpatter.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-President Taft,
five members of his cabinet, two COVER
nors and a score of distinguished men
were guests at the fiftieth anniversary
dinner of the Union League club at a
banquet given in honor of Abraham Lin
coln.
The president, first speaker on the pro-
gram, praised Lincoln. declared bluntly
that If he were alive today he would be
Joined in line with the Republican party
and said that he hoped to see that element
of the party which deserted the standard
last fall, swing back into line again to
insure the continuation for fifty years
more of the policies of the party.
Lincoln would be with the Republ-
cans of today he said, because Lincoln
understood popular government as few
men have understood it. Because he un-
derstood the constitution and loved it as
few men have loved it. He understood
practical government better than any man
who ever lived. differ from those who
claim him as trade mark for the claims
they make differ radically from what we
know his ideas We're"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
CURTIS IS WORSE
He Is Losing Ground in Game
Fight for Life.
Doctors Hold Out Hardly a
Hope for His Recovery.

The condition of William Curtis, the
Santa Fe division travelling passenger
agent, operated on last week for ap-
pendicitis, is not improving.
Mr.. Curtis is sinking steadily" re
ported Dr. ]. D. Freeman this morn
ing, although his pulse and temper
ature are about the same, his Vita!lty
is low. He has made a remarkably
game fight, but I am afraid he VIII
lose out in the end
Probably no patient who has been
in the hospital for months has Iece1V-
ed the hundred and one solicitous in
quiries that have been showcred upon
Mr.. Curtis. His doctors, nurses, and
walters have been besieged by eager
friends, anxious to know his exact
condition. Until today the report has
been, About the same" but this
morning the doctor gravely admitted
that Mr.. Curtis was not improving.
Beside being popular Santa Fe
official, Mr.. Curtis is an Elk, and has
scores of friends in the benevolent
and protective order. Last night
many of them collected at the club,
each feeling a particular interest and
sympathy in the absent member.
Since his illness only Mr.. Curtis
mother and his sister, Mrs. Harry Val
entine, have been allowed to see him.
He is in pleasant room at the Santa
Fe hospital, on the corner of Madi-
son and Sixth streets.
The operation was performed on
Tuesday, February 4. Mr.. Curtis con-
dition after the operation was far bet
ter than it had been before, but peri
tonitis developed, and he has been On
what the physicians term doubtful
ground" since that time.
1t is the belief of the doctors that
Mr.. Curtis has been suffering mild at
tacks of appendicitis, which he termed
indigestion for some years. He was
taken ill in Wichita, went to the hos
pital in Topeka a week ago last Tues
day, was put to bed by DR.. Freeman,
and operated upon in the afternoon. An
hour before he was given the anes-
thetic his temperature rose alarming
ly at which time the appendix burst,
complicating the operation two-fold,
and causing peritonitis, dread of physi-
clans everywhere.
The hope given out last Saturday
by DR.. Bischoff, who is also attending
Mr.. Curtis, consisted of the stateme ent
that every day the patient lived in
creased his chances of living. The
surgeons were optimistic until yester-
day, and today the admission of his
exceedingly dangerous condition was
made. Mr.. Curtis friends who have
talked to the doctors today about his
case have about given up hope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
BIGGEST PARADE EVER
Inauguration Committee Worries Over
Size of Crowd.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Members of
the inaugural committee are beginning
to show some slight signs of nervous
ness over the extent of the problem
presented by the unexpected growth of
the procession on March 4, which
promises to be the longest inaugural
parade that has ever passed down
Pennsylvania avenue. Although al
most a month off, requests for places
for $4,000 men in the line already have
been received. 1t is feared that fur
ther requests will make the great band
of marching men and horses difficult
to direct.
The civic portion of the parade
alone will aggregate 10000 men, ac-
cording to a partial list drawn up by
the committee today. This division is
being augmented every day and within
the next three weeks may be doubled
To date, it was announced the state
of Ohio has outdone all other states
of the Union in sending representatives
for the procession and the Inaugural
ton ceremonies. Formal notification
was received by the committee that
the entire legislature will adjourn for
several days and come to Washington
in a bOdV
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Continued on Page Twoo
BIG STRIKE Near
Firemen on 81 Railroads to 60
Out This Week.
Unless an Agreement Is
Reached in 4S Hours.

New York, Feb. 13.-Unless some
middle ground of agreement is
reached today or tomorrow by the
fifty-four eastern roads and their
"a, 600 firemen, it is considered like
ly that strike will be called Friday
night, effective Is hours thereafter
This was the consensus of opinion
today of those following the confer
ences through which Judge Martin A.
Knapp of the United States commerce
court has been trying to bring the
two sides together. Each has refused
to concede a single point, and if no
understanding is reached today
President Carter of the brotherhood
says he feels that a strike will be
necessary. At the same time he in
sists that If the men do walk out
the responsibility lies not with the
union but with Wall street and the
railroads.
1t is said that the union has in it's
treasury nearly 100000 for an
emergency fund. The railroads have
made elaborate preparations for
siege and have already begun hiring
thousands of strikebreakers, it is un-
derStoOd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
TODAY IN CONGRESS.
Legislative Appropriation Bill Sent
Back to Conference.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Senate con-
vene,l at noon. Senator Root spoke in
favor of Connecticut river dam bill.
Hearing on bill for valuation of
railroad property continued by inter
state commerce committee.
Pueblo Indians urged Indian affairs
committee to transfer Pubic land to
government in trust.
House convened at IL a. m. Dis
agreed to conference report on legis-
lative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill and sent it back for fur
ther conference.
Began consideration of diplomatic
and consular bill.
Shipping trust investigating COM
rnittee resumed its hearing probing
Long Island sound traffic.
Chairman Adamson of interstate
commerce committee told Connecticut
river dam bill advocates his commit
tee would not recommend action in
the house at this session
Representative Berger introduced
resolution for investigation of post
office department censorship of pub
1icafiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13

immediate dissolution in the country
generally as has taken place here in
Kansas, especially when we remember
that in one of these states, Vermont,
our great leader, Colonel Roosevelt, oc-
cupied second place in the race and
was defeated by 800 votes there while
the vote of Utah amounts to no more
than the contribution of the Mormon
church in return for favors received
and in no sense represents the free will
Of an independent electorate.
When a once grand and glorious
political party has so fallen in the pub
lie estimation. as to make no greater
impression upon the country at large
than that made by the Republicans in
the late election, it goes without say
ing that its doom is sealed. 1t is
therefore entirely proper that the Re
publicans of Kansas VINO have always
been progressive in thought should
Progressive party and prepare for the
contest of 1914 and 1916 when we pro-
pose to prevail in the country.
AIrs. KimbaIl of Manhattan.
Mrs. Matte Toothacher Kimball of
Manhattan will be recognized as the
toast at Kansas political banquet
Mrs Kimball's toast 1.-The Modern
Crusader" was one of the features of
the evening program. She said in
part:
1T is not strange that we respond
to the Progressive appeal with fer
vor, zeal and a devotion savorinS of
the Crusaders of old. And far greater
are our ideals than theirs. They
sought the Precipitation of God; we
seek an eXaltation of the common
man, man in the generic sense, nv sis
ters, and ours like all the crusades
that have preceded, is pregnant with
spiritual significance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
GOLD FROM ALASKA.
More Than a Million Dollars Brought
by the Cordova.

Seattle, Feb. 13.-More than a mil
lion dollars in gold was brought down
by the steamer Mariposa from Cor
dova, Alaska, today, having been more
than two months in transit from the
Iditarod district. From lditarJd to
Chitina, more than 1000 miles the
gold was hauled on dogsleis. AT Chit
ina it was placed on train and
caught between two snowslides that
tied up traffic more than month
During that time the express com
panys guard heavily armed, watched
over the treasure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
Kansas PrOgressives Came III
Force to Topeka.
BANQUET ROOM TOO SMALL
They Filled the Grand Opera
House at Business Meeting.
Flow of OratOry and Generous
Gifts of Money.

Progressives from all over Kansas
came to Topeka in force to organize
the party and hold a banquet. The
business meeting packed the Grand
opera house in the afternoon and the
Masonic banquet hall at night. EV-
cry seat at every table was taken and
crowds thronged the halls and ante
rooms of the big building. -dost of the
guests were out of town men and wo-
men. Tne program offered notable
speakers and held the crowd with in
terest amounting to enthusiasm to the
end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
FIGHT IS RESUMED
Federals Open Artillery Fire on
the Rebel Position.
President of the Mexican Red
Cross Is Killed.
REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE
MaderO's Army Has Been Con-
siderabIy Augmented.
Expects to Finish His OPP
pOnent During the Day.
REgNFORCEMENTS ARRIVE

Mexico City. Feb. 13.-Fighting was
begun at o'clock this morning by a
federal battery of artillery.
1t was difficult to see how the rebels
could long resist the fire poured in by
the federals but they again showed the
excellent craftsmanship which charac-
terized the previous fighting and TINS
enabled them to offer a grim resistance:
Shrapnel rained on the walls ana
shutters of the cable office but the
clerks and operators remained at their
stations.
A short time afterwards a solid shot
from a field gun entered the Jardln
hotel.
President of Red Cross Killed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The president
during Yesterdays battle in the streets
of the city of Mexico it was reported
today in dispatches which said neither
the Red Cross nor the White Cross was
being respected by the federal FORCES
The White Cross reports 1t is caring
for 1,2o0 wounded. some me1npers 81 ol
the latter, detected by Diaz men con-
veying ammunition, were executed
Madero Is Reinforced.
Mexico City, Feb. 13.-The people OF
Mexico City driven mad by the fear
of death. fed before a hail of lead and
iron today as the rebels and govern
ment troops renewed their battle IN
the avenues and alleys OF the capltal.
Wherever their terrified senses bade
them hide, men, women and children
sought shelter The crisis of the four
days battle was expected today
The federal troops numbering their
leaders said more than twice as many
as the Diaz forces and equipped Win
heavier cannon, expected to rout the
rebels before night. The fighting be-
gan with a roar of field artillery and
the tattoo of machine guns. The rebels
occupied the same positions they helo
Yesterday around the arsenal and the
Y. NJ c A. building and from there
they replied with a hot fire.
The federal forces were reinforced
last night by the arrival of detach-
ments of all arms of the service. The
their positions of
Yesterday around the Y. NJ. c. A. and
arsenal, fortified themselves in the
district. Diaz, however, had not in
creased the number of his men and the
size of the army under his command
is believed to be only little more than
$500 against 5000 or 1000 Madero
troops.
Arrivals During the Night.
Most of the federal troops who ar
rived in the night were those COM
manded by General Angeles, which he
had called from Cuernavaca. The to-
tai of these is said to be 1900 and
they brought with them two pieces Of
heavy artillery with much ammunition
and stores. Lieutenant-Colonel Bar
ron. who has conducted dashing cam
paigns during the revolution in
Michoacan and Guanajuato, arrived
with a small force while Colonel Oca-
rama, another young officer with a
reputation for brilliant work came in
at the head of 200 federal troops from
Vera Cruz General Huerta and Pres
ident Madero declared they would be
badly disappointed and surprised if
Diaz and his mutinous army were not
reduced to submission before night
fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13

The weather is almost ideal today
for this season of the year. The tenn
peratures today have avera ged. nor
NAL, and the sky has been clear. Cold
nights and warm days will be the
program for the next two or three
days, according to the weather map.
The forecast calls for fair weather
tonight and Friday. Today is the
warmest day in two weeks The wind
is blowing at the rate of fourteen
miles an hour from the southwest.
The hourly readings:
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Senator Waggener because of the Atch-
ison senator's disposition to make light Of
his pet measure-and the Davis-Milton
feGd-an every day caucus Will be neces-
sary to hold the forces together. Mean
while the harmonious Republicans are
sitting on the north side grinning ana
chuckling. The Democrats have every
thing they need in enacting. legislation
except harmony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
Relief Fund Appropriated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-To protect
Americans endangered in the firing in
Mexico City, Ambassador Wilson was
today ordered to draw on the state
department for $4,000. This could be
used for relief of the destitute or for
getting Americans out of Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
CHAS. MAJOR IS DEAD.
Author of 'EWhen Knighthood Was in
Flower Is No More.

Shelbyville, Ind, Feb. 13.-CharIes Ma
ior. the author, died at his home here to
day, after an illness of several months OF
liver trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13

weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair tonight and Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13

If the ranks of the Democrats in the
senate do not hold together in better
shape, rough road viii greet the admin
istration vehicles for the rest of the ses-
on. With Senators Mcmillan and Car
ney biting chunks out of each others
bills with Senators Kinds and Howe
ouarre1ing over which is the better pro-
fession-the druggist or newspaper man,
and with Senator Price splitting fire at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-13
ATnericans AssauIted-

Washington, F6O- 13.-Anu-AnerIcau
feeling at Acapulco, Mexico, culmina-
ted in an pit upon two officers OF
the cruiser Denver before she depart
ed Yesterday from Acsjutla, Honduras.
The victims of the assault were Sur
eeon aCarnerer and Ensign Guthrie, who
were passing through the streets.
Neither was injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-06
MADISON.
William De|IiIIe Arrested
For Jewel Burglary.
Evidence Against Him Strong
Held Under 5000 Bonds.
Funeral of the Late Francis Hilton.
Local aad Personal Jottings.

William Delille was arrested, Friday
evening, on the charge of being con-
nected with the break, Thursday
night, at o. Fl. Dlworth's jewelry
store. The hearing was held, Sa.tur-
day forenoon, in Deputy Sheriff r.
s. Mckenneys office, William B.
Brown appearing for the State and
bernard Gibbs for the defendent
The first witness for the State was
walter Rushworth. the clerk who dis
covered the break as he entered the
store, Friday morning. Mr.. Rushworth
told Of finding the window open at
the side, also the door and window in
the rear and of noticing that articles
had been taken from the show win
dow. Mr.. Rus'iworth promptly noti-
fed his employer and Deputy Nc
kenney. He also told of seeing some
tracks in the. snow at the back of the
store made by some person wearing
pointed toe shoes. In Mr.. Rushworth's
opinion the tracks would be filled by
No. shoe.
The next and last witness was Dep
uty Mckinney. Mr.. McKenney said
that he went to the Delille home in
Arson, about IL O'Clock, Friday fore
noon, in company with Sheriff
Thompson Of Skowhegan. Mr.. McKen-
neY said that voun3 Delille was Just
getting up and was in room not
usually occupied by him. He said he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-06

is. taking course in mill engineer
ing at the Textile school
Albert Taylor left town, Saturday,
for Bangor, where he will pass a
month visiting friends.
The funeral services of the late
Francis Hilton were conducted by
Rev. E. w. Weber, at 10 A. NJ, Sat
urday, at Mr.. Hilton's late residence
on Pearl street The bearers were F.
L. Harding, George Benson, Alden
Getchell, and Sidney Watson. The in
torment was in the family lot in the
new cemetery.
SOUTH.-Mrs. Inez Ward returned
Friday, from a short visit with rela-
ttves in Sidney.
Master Lawrence Howes of Liver
more has, for the past week been
visiting relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wescott were in Madi-
son, Wednesday.
j. w. Blackwell is attending court
in SlSowhegan.
Perly F. McKenney is said to be
slowly failing.
A. II. Ward was in Madison, Thurs
day, on business.
D. A. Dickinson, who has been quite
sick for a few weeks, is able to be out
around, again.
The mail carriers have had to take to
the wheels, again.
Mrs. Emma Withee is in poor health,
this winter. Mrs. Rebecca Sweeten is
staying with her at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Wescott went,
to Madison on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-06
In the Supreme Court.

Z Another automobile case was, taken
up, saturday. in the supreme court.
The p1siintiff was Mrs. Lillian Prescott
and the defendant William Sibald. She
brought suit to repleyin an automobile
A.. that had been placed in the defend
ants garage for repairs by her hus-
band George Prescott. She testified
that the automobile was hers md that
the defeTsdanfl could not ilold4 it for re-
pairs bills. She was represented BY
Georaa w. Cover Esq The defendant
through his attornev A. x. Butler,
coiltenaad that he had repaired
the automobile with the under-
Standing that II belorgcd 70 George
prescott. Prescott had como after It
..saa ha had refused to lat him have #
until he paid for repairs which
amounted TO $40 and the defendant
claitnpd, further, that If Mrs. Prescott
owned the automobile. George Prescott
WIS her agent II took the jurv about
mipate 10 decide tbs case fer The
defena;nt.
The case of Dyer vs. Eottages which
Il - beeun. Friday, SEES decided II fa-
rer 81 the plaintiff BY an aG.4 f1ncnt
entered into by the plaintiff api de-
feadari dat the defendant should pay
tas plaintiff $1,000 without costs fhe
amount Of the suit VAS 5000 fer in
luries She plaintiff alleged We're caused
by toe defendant in shooting him feg
iigently ia the woods these injuries
making . cripple of-hi1n George W.
Cover. I.a4.. aud Turner Boswell 81
scion appeared for the plaintiff and
Butler 4 Bntler for III defence.
4 eoust adjourned, az noon, SATURDAY,
pnul 1915 4. ~ Monday. when tie
cisH dOeI1ett vill be resumed The
criminal docket will be resumed III
criminal docket win BE- taken up,
Tuesoay.
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was in this room because he was in
toxicated, the night before, and did
not wish his parents to know it, When
asked as to the cause of the wound
on the end of his finger Delille said
he could remember nothing about it.
He was also unable to. give any sat
isfactory explanation as to where the
iron bar came from that was. found
in chair in the room. The deputy
stated that it was on this evidence
that he arrested Delille. Pieces. OF. en-
velopes bearing bloody finger, prints
were exhibited, also the iron supposed
to have been used in the attempt to
pry open the door. A short recess was
taken to allow the court to view the
scene of the burglary. The reading Of
the warrant was waived by the de-
fence and no testimony was present
ed. Judge Withee found probable
cause and fixed the bond at $500. s
Mrs. James Herd entertained, Fri
day afternoon, a company of 10 young
women at her home on Weston ave-
nue.. The feature of the afternoon was
the cutting of the wedding cake Re-
freshments were served and a jolly
time is reported
Mr. and Mrs. Webster Moore left.
Saturday morning, for Boston, where
they will pass month visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, who
have been passing the Holidays with
their daughter, Mrs. Chester Town
send, returned, Saturday morning, to
their home in Dexter
Floyd Adams returned, Saturday
morning, to Lowell, Mass, where he