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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
MEDIATION TALK
Proposal That United States
Act as Mediator in Mexico.
Plan Not Taken Very Seriously
but Is Being Discussed.
CONSTITUTIONALISTS OPPOSE
Would Be Placed at Disadvan-
tage Pending Conclusions.
President Wilson Disapproves
of Open Discussion Now.

Washington. July 24.-Discussion of
the Mexican situation today turned to-
ward proposals that the United States
act as a mediator while elections are
held and a constitutional government
established.
Although such suggestions have at
various times been made to President
Wilson, Secretary Bryan and members
of congress by persons in this coun-
try and Mexico, the proposition has
never had the stage of serious consid-
Grafton. because of the insistent atti-
tude of the constitutionalists that they
would not entertain mediation under
any conditions.
who would guarantee an honest
election? The only guarantee we have
is to take possession of the govern
ment by arms and put in a pro-
visional president and hold elections
when the county is pacified. Elec-
tions with most of the country up in
arms would be impossible
This was the answer of the con-
stitutionalist representatives here to-
day to reports that mediation was
about to be undertaken through the
Offices of the United States.
The constitutionalists profess to see
in such a proposal an effort on the
part of the Huerta government to Sc
cure suspension of hostilities during
which it would take retaliatory meas
ureS to suppress the constitutionaliSts'
cause. The constitutionalists point out
that the same kind of proposals were
repeatedly made in the declining days
of the Diaz administration.
II have had many letters said
Senator Bacon as he left the White
House, land there has been much talk
among senators about the possibility
of mediation, but we recognize that it
all depends on the attitude of the fac
tions in Mexico.
I'VE would have to be invited to
mediate; we could not exercise any
authority. I don't know how practic-
able it would be.
Perhaps the best thing would be If
both sides could get together without
mediation by any one else and name q
provisional president which would be
satisfactory to both and hold an cleo
ton.
"But the chief point about all this
discussion is that it shows how anxious
the American people are for a peaceful
solution of the trouble in Mexico and
that We are not thinking of anything
like Intervention. The value of these
suggestions is that we test out public.
opinion both in this country and in
Mexico"
Senator Bacon said that SO far as he
knew no formal recommendation for
mediation was being considered by the
president and that the matter had only
reached the stage of discussion.
A number of senators in discussing g
the Mexican situation with Mr. Wilson
today learned that he was hopeful that
the senate would refrain from debate
about Mexico at this time or at any
rate until after Ambassador Wilson
returned and a definite policy was for
mulated. 1t was said the president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24

panies for the carriage of packages,
and complained that they would lose
from $15, 00O, 900 to $4,000, 900 a year on
business the government would take
from the express companies through
the reduced rates and increased maxi
mum limit on the sizes of the pack
ages.
1t also was pointed out that the roads
would receive, no compensation from
the government for the carrying of the
very business for which the express
companies had paid them millions. 1t
was urged that in the enactment of
the parcel post law congress allowed
the railroads per cent additional pay
for the increased business placed upon
them and that if the proposed changes
were to be made the roads would be
entitled to a further increase in CON-
pensation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
SENATOR ANGRY
Cummins, Who Started Lobby
Investigation, Makes Denials.
But Mulhall, With Letters to
Back Him, Says They Tire Him.

Washington. July "a. - Senator
Cummins, author of the resolution
under which the senate committee is
investigating the lobby" today add
ed his denial to statements of Mar
tin M. Mulhall, one time lobbyist for
the National association. In a letter
to John Kirby, president of the asso-
citation, Mulhall told of meeting Sem
ator Cummins in May, 1910, and go
ing to the room of the late Senator
Dolliver, where they talked about a
speech to be made in the house by
Rep. Kendall of Iowa. Senator Cum
minis denied that statement categori-
cally.
Mulhal or speaking to him on any
subject, but 1 am not prepared to say
that I have not" said Senator Cum
minis.
but [ am certain that I did not
have any conversation with him about
the speech Kendall was to make on
the eight-hour bill. I am certain 1
never went into Delivers room with
him and L am certain that I never
had any conversation with him there.
Mulhall leaned forward in the wit
ness chair and shouted, I'm getting
tired of these denials.''
ct don't care whether you're get
ting tired or not. 1t makes no diff
ference to me. If you don't tell the
truth I'm going to deny it," replied
Senator Cummins. Under a sharp
fire of questions MulhaIl testified he
did not know where Delivers room
was. Mulhall had written in his let
ter that he and Senator Cummins re-
tired to a private room" to confer.
f'As a matter of fact observed SEN
ator Cummins, ''the room then occu-
pied by Senator Dolliver was a single
room. I dan't care to cross-examine
this witness any further
MulhalI declared he had no intention
of implying that Cummins had done
anything wrong and the senator re-
piled he was not making an explana-
ton because he believed himself involv-
ed in any way, but because he believed
Mulhalrs statements were incorrect.
Mulhall added that the Manufactur-
ers' Association was opposed to Senator
Cummins because he was known to
favor an eight hour bill, and declared
that if the committee investigated the
association properly it would find that
it had "chased Senator Cummins all
over Iowa.
Before he got to the Cummins mat
ter, MulhalI told the committee that
he, Counsel Emery and others had a
secret room in the basement of the
house side of the capitol where they
conferred and made long distance tel
ephone calls. He said that room had
been furnished by Representative Nc
Dermott, of Illinois. The committee
did not go into the subject in detail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
DO EXPRESS BUSINESS
Parcels Post for 100 Pound Articles
Predicted by Congressman.

Washington, July 24.-Supporting
Postmaster General Burleson in his
proposed extension of parcel post ser
vice Representative Lewis, one of the
authors of the parcel post law today
declared sooner or later the government
parcels up to 100 pounds.
Representative Lewis contended that
under the law the postmaster has COM
plete authority to increase the weight
on parcel post business and he aSsail
ed the railroads for their support Of the
express companies in opposing Post
master General Burleson's order.
Railroad representatives Joined in
the fight to prevent Postmaster
General Burleson from increasing
the size of parcel post pack
ages transmissible through the
effective August Is. A delegation .e-
presenting he railroads generally
throughout the country laid their COM
plants before the senators and repre-
sentatives and prepared to protest
formally against the change to the in
terState commerce commission
The movement in the senate itself to
forestall the department charges by re-
pealing the section of the parcel post
law under which the postmaster gen.
eral claims the right to regulate rates
and sizes further crystalized when
oendlOE bTydH, OI T
a joint resolution to repeal the 1egis-
lation in question. Another develop
ment today was the postponement of
the explanation demanded by the en-
ate postoffice committee of Postmaster
General Burleson of his authority to
inaugurate the changes from tomor-
row until Friday.
In protesting against the changes. the
railway representatives said that at
present the roads received so per cent
of the pay collected by express COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
CROPS ARE HELPED
Rain Falls Over Most of East
ern Kansas.
More Is Promised for Tonight
or Tomorrow.

Crop prospects were given a boost in
the Kaw valley and the southeastern
portion of the state late Wednesday
when rain fell ranging from a quarter
of an inch at some points, to 3.82
inches at Fort Scott. The total pre-
cipitation at Topeka was "A of an
inch.
Rain began falling shortly before 2
o'clock at Topeka as reported in We'd
nesday's issue of the State Journal. It
continued until 5:25 o'clock when there
was a lull. From Sis to o'clock
light rain fell.
With the rain came a dropping OF
the mercury. Wednesday proved to be
The minimum temperature today was
64 degrees recorded at 8 o'clock this
morning.
According to Sunny Flora, the To-
cal weather man, it often happens that
precipitation accompanies cool weather
which follows a period of drouth and
he is of the opinion that there is more
moisture on the way. The forecast
from Washington calls for unsettled
weather with probable showers tonight
or Friday. THE outlook is encourag-
ing" commented Mr.. Flora this morn
ing.
sections of the state other than those
mentioned. There was some PRECIPITATION
in the southwestern portion of the state,
but not enough to do the crops much
good.
The Santa Fe reports that there was
heavy electrical storm at Arkansas City.
The Union Pacific reports moderately
heavy showers between Topeka and juno
ton City. Light showers are reported
from Central Branch points.
Following is the rainfall at government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
Showers on the Way.

Showers on the Way.
Ideal circus weather was the order
today. The Ringing hoodoo was
broken. The day has been cool and
pleasant.
There are showers on the way. The
wind has shifted to the east and ac-
cording to the local weather observer,
as soon as the circus leaves town the
water wagon will be brought out and
vegetation given another dose of
moisture. The wind is blowing at the
rate of 10 miles an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24

pointed out that expressions by sena-
tors might arouse bad feeling in Mex
leo.
Rebels Win Big Victory.
Eagle Pass. July 24.-Official an
nouncement was made today at consti-
tutionalist headquarters in PiedraS
Negras of the capture of Torreon, Mex
leo, by constitutionalist. Fifteen hun
dred prisoners, 20 cannon and large
supplies of ammunition fell into their
hands, the constitutionalist claim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
ToDAY's GAMES.

Western.
Wichita at Denver, rain.
Topeka at Lincoln, clear.
Sioux City at st. Joe, cloudy.
Omaha at Des Moines, clear.
National.
Chicago at Philadelphia, clear.
Cincinnati at Boston, cloudy.
St. Louis at Brooklyn, post
poned, rain.
Pittsburg at New York, post
poned, rian.
American.
No games scheduled.
Association
Milwaukee at Kansas CITY.
cloudy.
st. Paul at Minneapolis, clear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
KAN. NATURAL WINS VICTORY OVER STATE

construct new lines and undertake a
new and extensive enterprise by a
court through the medium of a re-
great caution, and only under excep-
t1onal c1rcum stances. 1t is rare in
deed that it should be done at the ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24

Continued from Page Two1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24
IsIand Getting a Shaking.

st. Thomas, D. w. L, July 24.-St.
Thomas and the neighboring islands
experienced a prolonged and unusually
severe earthquake early today. No
damage has so far been reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-24

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled weather with probably
showers tonight or Friday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

Editors are supposed to exchange
their Intellectual pabulum for physi-
cal fodder with which to maintain
themselves and families, but the va
hoo out in Oklahoma who murdered
N editor the other day because he
refused to eat his own paper at the
point Of a revolver takes such an op-
poeite and unnatural view Of the
case that he ought to be tried. con-
victed and hanged Just as speedily al
possible 10th in the interest Of Jus
tice land Of sound dietary principles
TO compel our editors to subsist
upon q diet Of their own editorials
seasone.! with printers ink, would
undoubtedly reduce the high cost Of
living In tn r case at least. but al
Q price which We shudder to con
template. The limit Of our capac.
49,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

That intelligent optimist, the
Florida Grower, which always gives
reason for the faith that is in It,
has this cheerful paragraph, with a
warning at the end:
"This should be the best year the
Florida citrus growers have ever
seen. The crop is not too large; the
California output will not be as large
% formerly; the apple crop is small
and the country Is being educated tc
eat oranges. The handsome pack.
age now being put out by many
shippers is winning the friendship
OF dealers everywhere. The outlook
II hne, but for heavens sake do no
quote advance prices Of $3.50 ,
box} IA Il jaN' CIR, s, 81 - ~ ,..'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

An esteemed contemporary has the
Diaz family of Mexico mixed in writ
ing of the situation in that country
and talks about the time when "old
Felix Diaz" pvt his competitors for
the presidency in Jail, That was old
Porfira Diaz, president for nearly
thirty years, who was defeated by
Madero and driven out of the coun.
try to Europe where he has been
ever since and has refused to take
any part in Mexican affairs. Felix
Diaz is young man, nephew of ole
Porflrio, and has never been presi
dent, although he hopes to be mex
time. He has never put any Of hi
competitors for that office in jail
probably because he hasn't had tn,
chance. That sort Of thing wa
charged upon old Porfrio, however
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

The Atlantic Coast Lines exhibit
car is now on it's way through Can
ada and the Northeastern States
loaded to the guard with a splendid
exhibit Of the soil products of Geor-
gia, Florida, the Carolinas and Vir.
ginia with view of helping on the
cause Of immigration to those States
This is practical way to bring peo.
pie here that will do more than
hoods of literature.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01
PERFECT CONFIDENCE.
Lakeland People Have Good Reasor
for Complete Reliance

Do you know how
To find relief from backache;
To correct distressing urinary ills
To assist weak kidneys?
Your neighbors know the way
Have used Doan's Kidney Pills;
Have proved their worth in many
tests.
Here's Lakeland testimony:
E. c. Fades, E. Oak street, Lake
land, Fla, says: II can strongly
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills,
for l know that they act just as
represented. I used them about two
years ago when I was suffering from
lame and aching back and trouble
with the kidney secretions. They
brought me prompt relief and when
ever I have taken them since, they
have acted effectively. I do not
hesitate to advise any one afflicted
with kidney trouble to give Doan's
Kidney Pills q trial."
For sale by all de..lers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Bulaffo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

Even in the weakness of age and
fitness Senator Tillman knows how
to hit Lack and do it effectively, as
the Times-ITnion now probably real
ICES. \ recent leading article in
that paper did the senator great in
justice and he has answered it in
a calm. temperate, thorough going
way that ought to teach the T.U. to
be sure of it's facts in every instance
before it hurls its bolt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

Forum, many buildings still stand
Ing since before Christ, the Pan
theon among them; we've stood ON a
hill across the Tiber and counted
the seven Hills on which the noble
city Is founded; and still it's difricult
TO realize were really here. Just
now I've come back from an audi-
ence and blessing from the pona
IRIS letter has been in progress
since early morning and I'm in
hopes Of finishing before | have to
dress for dinncr-its now nearly
seven. To say the least it's a very
faulty and skinny account
fancy vim to out,lrn a whole won
do'IAl raMwar in Europe il one let
ter! rrt' anyway, l hope youn find
soi"c'hir~ in it to interest ysu.
Tomorrow we 90 to Naples ard
Pc. I! I'D Wo1ac"'ay We sill fer
dr. Z. s. =, rs .aaA q 3a' ~
81 W. s''!lnac a. d I've hal
IT, ges- Of tines lut I'm rot
t d lc"a : ain.
In .to o' re 70 .al% th.n~a,
{ K TIE roo3'e smell I'D n 4
the thin"s to cat are qucar-or
.n there are CNcantfcrc tn oil
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

No description you ever read Of
Switzerland was overdrawn. The
lakes are the most wonderful green
blue and the mountains too grand
and majestic for words. Many of
them arc snow-capped and their
dark green forest-coyered sides are
here and there streaked by a lacy
waterfall or mountain stream.
When we were on the train way up
on a trestle of the mountain, we
could look far, far down to where a
torrent boiled AID sccthcd over the
rcchs in the valley. just can't take
time to describe to You here the
Lion Of l.rterae," but anyway he's
Q noble boast and I'll tel you aho,t
lin 30 tpse. Tie shops in Lu-
corHc lac w .fll eMhYoileirs
ana liz re. : ~ OF US eir,s re
Il IN ia eM =
il y, "a
'.t"f&3.3.
II
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lNa1. fa'
#. r KIM ni.
ence. II rely Is talit ~ taa
al' ra." J b1-
llefed It tIll sat at nlsat ~ '.-2
hotel balcony and Wltt -"d tho
u I, en- a "''f ana listened to
lovely Italian music foailns NJ from
t-.a v2Fots af.2s, OF, better yet,
I'll one nl"ht when | ho9tFd Gown
the Grand canal with fascinating
young American and we both heped
make the music ana "gondoled and
gondoled. We saw st. Marks and
the Doge's palace and the Rialto,
the bridge upon which Shylock Is
supposed to have met Antonio: went
over to Lido, an island, bathing re-
sort in the Adriatic, and generally
uiu venice.
We then proceeded to Florence,
one OF the most delightful cities in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

Manitoba good, stropg :.
Doy' not afraid to work. Co..
portunity for tie right how
drones need apply. Lakel,n,
ening Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

The Orlando Sentinel has bought
q new pres, a Meihle, and that ex-
cellent paper can now be sure Of
good plesswork. With Joe Hugh
Reese and new Meihle the Senti-
mel is 4 crackerjack at both ends of
the shop.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

The Tim. raion AVS Chat Jsc:-
sonv}o is the hcct kind OF a place
to practice law in. 1t seems also to
be a mighty popular sYot to furnish
most of the candidates for the lead
Ing offices in Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given tia, ,
ed Cd meeting of the slare-hoId.,,
ne American State Bank Mn
n n.l at its office in L4kol..ld, M
:oo p. a., Sept. 10, 1913 70,
iosc o. Considering wAy,4e- j,
Inc capital stock Of Tie Lsak !,
De lhereas- to $5o,opg, I'D =
'ena to sael o'Ler D-s.- IL
be properly b.ou4.lt us.y..,,. :,
ils. ! /. Z
1033-Mcn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

Published =. er, a!;e:Lyon Fr9a i-@
Kental,i lSu!luue, Lakeland. l!i
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

anywhere in the country cJU.u Ii.
q finer showing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-01

b. Stephens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

Gaynor vas able 10 resume his official
duties
The president sent this telegram to
Mr.. Mitchell yesterday:
Il an with great pleasure sending
10 the senate this afternecn your name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

men Of New York, was nominated yes
terday by President Wilson TO be col
,ectur CT the port at that city 20 sue
coed William Loeb. Jr. TIE selection
brought what the White house termed
"a happy solution TO q contest in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

which state leaders of every wing of
the New York democracy had taken a
Lively part for the last two months.
MIR Mitchell was acting mayor after
the shooting Of Mayor Gaynor by J.
J. Gallagher Aug. 8, 1910, until liz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

as collector OF the port of New York
] sincerely trust you will serve the
public interest by accepting the ap-
pointment"
Mr.. Mitchell accepted the presi-
dents offer. though friends say be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

WATERFOWL, y. Y,-Justiee E. e. Em
erson of the state supreme court IL
augirated an innovation here when
he forbade newspaper reporters to
publish the evidence given in divorce
cases
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

may resign in the fall to take part in
the mayorslty campaign. in which ne
is being discussed as a probable can
didate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

All the news all the time-Tne Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

French curled broad head os-
trich piumes, full glossy drop
head, prime male stock, long
fibre Amazon wide curl, all col
ors and combinations Of colors,
values up 10 $500 -. $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-08

In profGsion Of bright colorings and
varieties, exhibiting all the late nov
elites being used on the new midsum-
msr hats. Don't overlook these mag
nificent displays.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
GrinneII and Vicinity.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, May 22.-The Henry 1orke
Steiner Memorial prize for the best
college song has been awarded by the
committee to Ruth Suckow. IA. For
the rest of the college year the contest
for the best musical setting for the
song will continue and the prize VIII
then be awarded.
Mrs. J. E. yanEvera, who has been
visiting for week or more at the
home of her son in Oelwein. expects to
be at home again tomorrow.
Charles B. Dodge has but recently
returned from Sabula, where he was
called to attend the funeral of his
father law, Mr.. J. P. Gage, who died
at the age of So years. Mrs. Dodge and
! her daughter, Miss Marie. who have
been in Los Angeles, Cal, since the
latter part Of January. We're summoned
to the bedside Of thefather and grand :
father but did not arrive there until
the morning of the funeral Mrs. Dodge
ana her daughter will be in Grinnell
!! l., s.=s DAVIS and eYnect to shin their
-