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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Report on Insurance Rates.

An investigation of insurance rates
in Kansas, especially those affecting
firms operating under the workmens
compensation act, will be made by Ike
S. Lewis, superintendent of insurance.
This information will be conveyed to
Governor Hodges late this afternoon
in response to a letter from the gov
ernor to the insurance superintendent
regarding existing rates in Kansas.
A careful study of rates will be
made at once. Yet there is little on
which the insurance department can
work. So far as is known there are
some 1000 firms and corporations in
Kansas which are affected by the
workmen's compensation act. Some
$50 of these corporations have notified
the secretary of state that they have
elected not to come under the provi-
sions of the existing law. Now it will
be necessary to ascertain reason
able insurance rates for these firms
which will operate under the law and
purchase insurance for the protection
of their employees.
Probably not until sometime next
week, the insurance superintendent be-
lieves, will it be possible to make an
accurate statement regarding condi-
lions and rates which would probably
be fair and equitable alike to the in
surance companies and their patrons.
When such report is prepared, how
ever it will at once be submitted to
the governor in compliance with his
recent request.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
GORDON MUM SUIT.
At Last This Case Is About TO Be
Dropped From Court.

Some time this afternoon unless the
agreement fails at the last minute, a
DISBURSEMENT of the Gordon-Munn parti-
ton suit pending in the second division
of the district court. with prejudice
against any future action, will be entered.
Attorneys in the case are working upon
the final details of the agreed settlement,
and expect to finish their work in time to
have the dismissal of all litigation no
pending entered.
As was reported in the State Journal
several days ago tacit agreement
whereby the estate of the late e. S. Cor
don is divided between his widow and
daughter has been reached. The final de-
tails remain to be agreed upon before the
action that will bar all further litigation
in the settlement of the estate is entered.
The settlement practically gives Mrs
Gordon what she has been contending for
in three hearings in court on her partition
suit. The property is divided approx
mately evenly between the cOntendinS
parties and the defendant has agreed to
pay costs of the action. which will
amount, with attorneys fees, to about
81.
The settlement does not affect two
pieces of property. valued at about $4,000.
which were decided to Mrs. Gordon before
the death of her husband, and which the
supreme court decided she was entitled to.
being the Gordon home in Potwin and a
farm near the Topeka cemetery. The bal
ance of the estate which is to be settled
today is valued at about 100000 =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
PROGRAM IS OUT.
Kansas Association Stationary En-
gineers at Topeka May 10.

The program for the annual meet
ing of the Kansas branch of the Ma
tional Association of Stationary En-
gineers, which will bring several hun
bred persons to Topeka May TO, is
off the press. 1t is one of the most
attractive programs ever put out for
d Topeka convention, being profusely
illustrated with local views. E. l..
Overton has charge of local arrange
ments.
An address will be given by George
H. Hodges, governor of Kansas Thurs
day afternoon May s. u. S. Guyer ex-
mayor of Kansas City, will be on the
program Thursday night. r. L. Cofran.
mayor of Topeka, will give an address
of welcome in the rooms of the Com
mercial club Wednesday morning, May
I. J. Will Kelley will welcome the
visitors in behalf of the business men
of the city. Responses will be made
by L. z. Weaver, president of the
association, and William Pullian re-
spectively.
A large exhibition of engineering sup
plies will be held in the Auditorium
while the convention is in progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
A RECORD FLIGHT
Phil Billiard Reached Height of
1000 Feet.
Made Beautiful Flight Over
City at Noon Today.

Phil Billiard made his record flight
this morning-circled over Topeka at
a height of 1000 feet. He left the
Highland Park aviation field at noon.
returning at 12:35, and sailing 1000
feet higher than he has ever done be-
fore.
Mr.. Billiard made a graceful spiral
over the field, shot $500 feet in the
air and found himself whirling about
in dozen opposing currents. Most
treacherous air I've ever known, he
declared, highest place I've ever
been in"
The aviator was nearly thrown out,
headed his biplane toward the clouds,
assembled a couple of thousand feet
and regained control of his machine.
Rather ticklish business.
The flight was a superb one to
watch Hundreds. of men, women
and children left their lunch to skip
to the lawn and spy the whirring ship
a mile above them in the blue sky.
Mr.. Billiard wheeled above the
Country club. beyond the state hos
pital, northwest to the new bridge
above the brick yards, flew down the
river. circled about the field and de-
scended without mishap after a de-
HChtful and thrilling run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
FARRELL SAYS NO!
Well Known Topekan Not Even Con-
sidering State Job.

Frank farrell of Topeka will not be
the new publicity agent for the educa-
tional institutions, according to state
ments made today both by FARRELL and
Governor Hodges. farrell declares
that he will remain with the Santa F'e
railway as it's publicity agent. while
Governor Hodges states that the well
known Topeka newspaper man will
not fill the new office.
Sometime ago the educational ad-
ministration board prepared for the
establishment of publicity bureau in
connection with the work in the state
schools and colleges. In view of this
move, the printing plant at the Agri-
cultural college was closed and the
new publicity agent will probably be-
gin his work as soon as the board
takes office July 1. However. it is
generally believed that someone fami
liar with the work in the several
state schools will land the place.
farrell, Governor Hodges admitted
today, might have had the place had
he been a candidate for the office. But
at no time has FARRELL indicated that
he might leave his present job,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Two Boys Arrested for Burglary.

Within half hour after a complaint
was lodged with the police that the house
of A. c. Merritt, a mile north of North
Topeka on the Central avenue road, had
been robbed two boys, each aged II
years were under arrest and had admit
ted the burglary. The boys, who say
they came here from saltwater Mimi
gave their names as Norton johnson and
Edwin Thompson. They were turned over
to the state charged with burglary and
larceny.
According to the prisoners they reached
Topeka early this morning and spent the
night in a roon1ing house They then
went out of town and finding the Merritt
family away from home, broke in through
a kitchen window. johnson says he enter
ed the house while Thompson remained
outside to watch. Neighbors returned in
time to catch the pair. and caught one of
them, Johnson, and held him for the Off
GERS The other boy was picked up in
the neighborhood.
All the boys secured a pair of cog
giles and a large pocketknife They said
they didn't find anything else of sufficient
value to be worth carrying away. How
ever for the theft, they are likely to be
given terms of years in the state reform
ator at Hutchinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26

committee of three attorneys was ap-
pointed to superintend the liquidation
These three were H. D. Estabrook, gen.
eral counsel for the company, and J. F.
Wallace of New York and W. B. Crisp
of Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. Estabrook said the committee
would take charge of the disposal of the
assets SO that stockholders would not lose
on their investments.
The dissolution would be gradual, he
said AS there was no disposition to sell
promiscuously the property will be held
for good prices. Officials of the company
estimate it's assets at 100000 surplus and
undivided profits are placed at $742,942
Shortly after the Orient went into the
hands of receiver, A z. Stilwel resigned
as head of the trust company and was
succeeded by E. quincy Smith. The
other officers are W. L. Karnes. vice
president: A. NJ Lovibond. treasurer; o.
D. Bachelor. secretary; j. X Sh1nn, as
siStant secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
TOPEKAN ON STAND.
General Agent DonneIlan of Harvester
Company Testifies in Il. c. Suit.

Kansas City, April 26.-George E. Balsh
general manager of a local hay press and
gas engine manufacturing company stated
a today's session of the hearing in the
antitrust suit against the International
Harvester company that the trade terri
tory of his company extended from the
tween his company, the International
Harvester company and other companies
manufacturing hay presses and gas en-
gines. He testified that so far as he knew
there had been attempt to control
trade to the restraint of competition by
any of the companies
I. E. Donnellan. general agent for the
International Harvester at Topeka, Of
fered as evidence lists of the names of
the various implement dealers in his dis
trict. the lines of implements these agents
handled and the proportion of sales of
goods of various manufacturers COM
pared to the sales of international goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
HAD TOO MANY JOBS.
Did Earl Adams, and His Wife Gets
Divorce.

Jennie NJ. Adams, who declared her
husband had held about % jobs in
nearly as many different towns since
she married him in 1900. today secured
a divorce and d judgment for alimony
from the district court She also was
awarded the custody of four children,
and an allowance for their support.
The defendant in the case. Earl Vim
ton Adams, is graduate of the Wash
burn Medical school and for a time
practiced his profession. But his wife
says he hau the Wanderlust and kept
going from one place to another, and
failed to provide for the support OF his
family. The decree carries a provis-
ion that he pay $25 month for the
support of his wife and $25 additional
for the support of the children. An
unique provision is to the erect that
the money is to be paid to Mrs. Adams
or to any institution at the order of
either the district or juvenile court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
LAUGH AT BRYAN'S IDEA
French RidicuIe Plan for Interna-
tional Peace Commission.

Paris. April 26.-"Mr. Bryan is A
poet. Plato would not have such per-
sons in his republic. Perhaps Plato
was right"
Thus Clement Nautel, witty
Matin contributor. comments on the
secretary of states proposal for the
esta blishment of interna tionaI com
missions to arbitrate all disputes be-
tween nations.
Can anyone imagine" NJ Vautel
continues, AN injured nation rushing
TO an areopaguS of old fossils and
asking whether it were permissible to
return a Roland for an Oliver. An
individual might, perhaps, be so an
gelically sweet tempered; nation
never.
The government which would con-
sent to such proceedings would he
promptly fired"
This is the only comment so far on
Mr.. Bryan's proposal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Pedrick Wants $1,000 Damages.

For two accidents which he said he
sustained at the planning mill of Floyd
c. Cox. GIL East Tenth avenue, Will
lam N Pedrick has filed suit in the
district court against Cox for DANA ges
in the sum of $4,000
He declares that he caught his right
hand in a circular saw at the planning
mill on February q, last. and severely
injured it. Then, while his hand still
was tender and he was wearing a nit
ten upon it to protect it he caught it
in a planer and lost his forefinger.
He charges that the saws and planes
were not properly protected according
to law. and bases his suit upon that
ground
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
AND THIS IN KANSAS.
Horrible Tale of Prairie Fire and
Quick Sand Near Great Bend.

Great Bend, Kan, April 26.-Sur-
rounded on three sides by a blazing
fire and facing a bed of quick sand
on the other, w. A. Bush. county sur
veyor. and a party of assistants had
a few moments of desperate terror to-
day on an island in the Arkansas river.
The men were surveying the island
which is nine miles east of Great
Bend. A fire smoldering in the I'M
derbrush and the timber burst out
suddenly on three sides. The men
started for the river, but one of them
knew of the treacherouS sands and
led his companions in a dash through
the fire wall. All were burned about
the face and hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
WORLD WIDE PEACE.
British Delegates to Anglo-American
Celebration Hopeful.

Liverpool. April 26.-Lord Weardale
and the other delegates from the Brit
ish committee for the celebration of
the Anglo-American peace centenary
accompanied by Prof. c. De Bruyne
and P Van Werveke, of Client. sailed
today for New York on board the Car
onia A large delegation from the
British committee headed by Earl Grey,
came to the Tuay to bid the delegates
farewell.
Lord weardale said before his de-
parture: F.E4s
IT hope the outcome of our conference
with the committee in the United
States and Canada will be worldwide
-neace''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
YOUTHS IN A PLOT.
Chicago Boys Attempt to Extort $1,000
From Fruit Man.

Chicago, April 26.-An attempt to
extort $1,000 from Paul Orlando, rs
years old, owner of a fruit store, un-
der a threat of death to himself and
his wife and children today resulted
in the arrest of three boys when they
called at the store for decoy pack
age. Two companions escaped. Half
a dozen shots were fired in the air by
detectives in an attempt to halt the
youthful fugitives-
The boys under arrest are:
Earl Moffett, IS years old. Earl Alb
bolt, 16 years old and Earl Angle, 10
years.
Orlando has lived in Chicago so
years and is said to be wealthy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
ONE MORE CHANCE.
Given Members st. Louis School Board
TO Ffreproof Buildings.

st. Louis, April 26.-Fines of $500
each against members of the st. Louis
board of education were stayed today
on the agreement of members of the
board to make all public school build
ings fireproof before the opening of
the September term of school.
If the building are not fireproof by
that time so that no fire escapes will
be needed, the fines will be imposed.
The school board members were ar
rested as a result of the effort of the
building commissioner to compel them
to equip the buildings with fire escapes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
ORIENT BACKER QUITS.
StilwcH Trust Company Liquidation
Will Begin May 1.

Kansas City, April 26.-The United
States and Mexican Trust company cap-
italized at 100000 and formed by A. f.
StiIwell to finance the building of the
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient railroad
is to be dissolved. according to an an
nouncement from the offices of the COM
pany here today. Liquidation of the com
pany's assets viii begin May 1. The rea-
son given by officials for the liquidation
is that the trust company longer is
needed since its interests have been sep
arated from those of the Orient railwa v.
Decision to hquidate the company was
reached at a recent meeting of stock
holders in New York at which time a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
WANT TO Be CITIZENS
Anti-AIien Activity in California
HastenS Qualifications.

Los Angeles, April 26.-In conse-
quence of the anti-alien activity is be-
ing experienced in the naturalization
filing offices throughout southern Cali
fOrnia. The federal examiner here said
today that resident Europeans, fearing
general restriction as to foreign
ownership of land in this state are
Fastening to qualify themselves for adj
mission to citizenship.
In many instances declarations of in
tention to become citizens have been
accompanied by applications for entry
on public lands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
ASK MT. VERNON PROBE
Representative Carney Says Manage
ment Charges High Rates..

Washington. April 26.-Representa-
tive Carey of Wisconsin wants the
house interstate commerce committee
to investigate the management of
Mount Vernon. A resolution by him,
referred to the rules committee, says
there is a monopoly in transportation
at exorbitant rates from the national
capital to Washington's tomb in which
the Mount Vernon Ladies' association,
W hich manages the historic spot,
shares profits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26

cipitated a controversy between Gov
ernor Had1ey and the prosecuting Off
GERS of ST. Louis who said that Healy
was entitled to immunity as he told all
about the police shortage. Mrs. Healy
said that before Healy testified a speci-
fic promise had been made that he
would he ma rdOned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
COBB PLAYS SUNDAY.
National Commission Reinstates Hold
out Ball Player.

Chicago, April 26.-Tyrus Cobb is to
play with the Detroit team of the
American League tomorrow, according
to information given out at the office
of =. B. Johnson, president of the
American League here today. 1t was
said that Cobb had been reinstated by
johnson pending the outcome of his
for reinstatement which
the national commission is to consider
at a meeting in Chicago next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
CHARGES SHOE FIRM.
Illinois Vice Commission Tells Presi.
dent of Lobby.

Washington, April 26.-Lieutenant
Governor O'Hara's telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson directing attention to the
testimony before the Illinois vice COM
mission showing relations between the
International Shoe company and en-
ployees with the charge that the COM
pany was maintaining a lobby in
Washington against the tariff bill was
re ceived today at the White House.
Secretary Tumulty in the presidents
a bstnce did not attempt to predict
what would ue done with the telegram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
BAN ON "SPOONING."
Pittsburg Will Stop All PoIlyfoxing
After 10 O'Clock.

Pittsburg. Kan, April 26.-Spoon-
ing will be permitted in Pittsburg
parks with the approval of the city
park commission until 10 o'clock at
night. At that hour "spooners" must
depart, according to rules promulgated
today by the commission Park Com
missioner Lindsay announced he was
a firm believer in spOoning but be-
lieved some restrictions as to time
should be enforced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
MAY ARREST GLOVER.
House Committee Recommends War
rant for Washington Banker.

Washington, April 26.-The special
house committee which investigated the
assault by Charles G. Glover. a local
banker on Representative Sims, OF
Tennessee, reported today it had found
Glover in contempt of the house and
recommended that the speaker issue
a warrant for GIover's arrest.
Chairman Davis. of West Virginia.
said he would call the report up for
action soon as the house had dis
posed of the tariff bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26

Because she says her husband has an
uncomfortable temper and fails to pro-
Ewing wants a divorce. They were mar.
RED <-pril q, 1909. and are the parents ~
Two children, Ruby, aged years, and
Lleien, aged 3 months The plaintiff says
her husband has failed to comply with an,
order of the probate court to paw her s.
week for the support of her children
Lace curtains to Iaunder MAY ravlor
l6l2 topeka ave. 1915 R-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
CeIebrate Grants Birthday.

Halena, I'LL, April 26.-The 91st
anniversary of the birth of U. S.
Grant was celebrated here today.
Joseph w. Bailey, former United
States senator from Texas, delivered
the principal address at the Grant
memorial home, and later reviewed
a street parade. Many Civil war vet
Grams took part in the celebration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
PIERCE IS CHARGED,
Millionaire Accused of Depreciating
Nashville Railway Stock.

ST. Louis. April discharges that
Henry Clary Pierce, millionaire railroad
and oil magnate deprecated the value
of the stock of the Nashville Terminal
railway were made at the taking of
dispositions today in the suit of the
National bank of commerce against
Pierce for the recovery of 5000 shares
of the Nashville terminal or the equiva-
lent 81, 500,0 00
The charge was made by George
Lockett Edwards. counsel for the bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
HUERTA TAKES REATA.
FederaIs Now Ready to Descend Upon
MonclOVa in Mexico.

Washington, April 26.-Reata, south
of Monclova- stronghold of the Car
ransista forces. has been occupied by
Huerta under General Lopez, accord
ing to official dispatches by way of
Ciuda0 PorfiriO Diaz- The federals
are reported to be in force preparing
for immediate advance on Monclova-
The advance of the federal troops
on Coahuila is regarded as an intima-
any federal post but at the solicitation
ised by Huerta is now in progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Set Fire to Farm Hand.

Youngstown, o., April 26.-James
futile, a farm hand who sought to
save distance by crossing the fields
on his return from the village last
evening with can of oil, was set upon
by two unknown men, who, according
to Tuttle's story. poured oil over his
clothing and set him on fire. Rob
berry was not the motive and moth
ing was taken from him. The man
is in the hospital, with burns over
hi hndN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Death Under stalk Cutter.

Wichita, Kan. April 26.-John Fusion
10 years old was found dead last night on
his fathers farm near Helena. Oklahom
He had been dragged to death under
stalk cutter. The boy was seen at work
early in the afternoon by several farmers
who passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
John HeaIy Is Released.

Jefferson City. April 26-John NJ
Healy, former secretary of the St.
Louis Police Relief association, who
was convicted of embezzling funds OF
the association, was releas ed from the
prison today. He had been paroled by
Governor Hadley just before the latter
went out of office Under the terms
of the parole, Healy's term in prison
was cut from five to two years.
Whether Healy should be released pre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Hypnotism to Restore Memory.

Denver April 26.-Frederick A
Gorham. jr., the Payette, Idaho, man
who arrived in Denver last Sunday
with no recollection of his past life
and no knowledge of his own identity,
left last night for Grand Rapids. Mich,
the home of his father. With him was
Morris NJ. Davidson of Grand Rapids,
a brother-in-law. Davidson said an
attempt by hypnotism would be made
10 restore Gorham,s memOrN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26

Leavenworth, kan. April 26.-James
Kelley, an inmate of the Soldiers home
was killed by falling down a flight of
stairs walking in his sleep last night
His neck was broken. He was a member
of Company E, Forty-first Illinois infan-
FRY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-26
Alice Never Il Mar-;a,

Washington. April 26.-Miss Alice Never
daughter of the former secretary Of the
navy and Lieutenant Christopher II. r.
Rodgers. q. s. N, were married here at
noon Miss Helen Taft was a bridesmaid
ana the ceremony was attended by a dis
unguished company, including many gov
eminent OFFICIALS and members of the dip