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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
Charge That President "LOb-
bieS" Not to Be Taken Up.
Specific Charges Must Be Made,
Say Committeeman.
SENATOR WlTHHOLDS NAMES
Subjects of "White House In
fIuence" Not Disclosed.
President Claims Right to In
fIuence Legislation.

Washington, June 7.-Senators on the
lobby investigating committee were of
the opinion that Senator Townsend S
sensational charges that President
Wilson himself virtually had been
lobbying for the tariff bill. would not
be taken up by the committee as an
issue unless some specific charges were
made. Senator Townsend testifying
last night, while declaring white
House influence had been exerted on
certain senators, declined to give any
names. Unless those are presented
the committee is not likely to follow
up that phase.
preparing for its next weeks work,
which will not only finish the testimony
of the dozen senators yet unexamined
but will begin questioning the score
or more of ! en- whose names have
been brought out in testimony as hav-
ing represented special interests in
Washington. The list is a large one,
free sugar fight, lawyers, former mem
bers of congress, publicity agents and
many others
White House officials professed to be
undisturbed by Mr.. Townsend's charge.
1t was said the president would not
take the stand to make a personal
answer unless some specific charge
Wilson was confident that the people of
the country would take the position
that he was representing them in
Washington and had the right to use
all his influence to further legislation
promised in the Democratic platform
1t was denied that the patronage
club" had been welded to keep SEN
in line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
CONTINUED from Page Two)
TAFT Gets LOST
ROams Through Capitol and
Loses His Way.
Is Guest of President at White
House Today.

Washington, June 7.-Former Presi-
dent VIM. H. Taft made his first visit
to the White House today since he
left on March to become a private
sity. Mr.. Taft was the luncheon guest
of President and Mrs. Wilson, but be-
fore he sat down to the White House
table again he made a brief visit to the
executive office shook hands with all
the old employees he knew, made the
acquaintance of Secretary Tumulty
and called on Speaker Clark and Chief
Justice White.
He will spend several days in Wash
ington as the guest of w J. Board
man.
In the hours when he is not busy
renewing old friendships he expects to
play golf at Chevy Chase.
Before his call Mr.. Taft motored to
the capitol and got lost Alone and un-
announced he went to the house wing
and looked for Speaker Clark in the
chamber. The house was not in ses-
sion and only an array of empty
benches greeted him. He strolled
through the lobby, looked at the por-
asking a few questions of pages. step
ped confidently up to the door of
Representative Underwood's private
office to find it locked
I'm looking for Speaker Clark" :"
said Mr.. Taft. That's not his office"
suggested a bystander who pointed out
the proper door.
I'm looking for a gentleman named
Champ Clark said Mr.. Taft as he
entered. Speaker Clark jumped from
behind a newspaper and shouted:
How are you?"
The former president and the speaker
conferred for some time. Both are
members of Lincoln Memorial associa-
tion which will meet here next Monday.
II am the happiest man in the
Tn{f Mr To
he left the speakers office. Pointing
to the speaker he observed: ''The
speaker has not changed any, find
II have not been on this side in more
than four years" added Mr. Taft, "I
used to come up here and lobby as
secretary of war"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
ON BATTLE GROUNDS.
G. A. r. EncampInent on Scenes of
Many Great Battles.

Bridgeport Conn, June General
orders for the Forty-seventh National
Encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic at Chattanooga, Tenn,
September Is to 20, were issued by
Chief Alfred. B. Beers
today. The fact is emphasized that a
national encampment has never before
been held so far south and all veter-
ans are urged to take this opportunity
to visit the historic battlefields of Mis-
sionary Ridge. Lookout Mountain,
Chickamauga and from Chattanooga
to Atlanta, Attention is directed to
the Gettysburg reunion, the first day
of which, July 1, will be Veterans
Day, under the direction of the COM
mander-in-chief of the G.. A. r. and
the communicative chief of the United
Confederate Veterans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
MOTOR BOAT RACE.
Leave Philadelphia for Bermuda
List of Entries.

Philadelphia, June with a rous-
ing send-off from river craft and
thousands of persons who watched the
start from the shores the little motor
boats Dream, Barbara II and Tocsam
crossed the starting line at 1880 o. m.
for their long race to Bermuda.
Philadelphia, June THE boat en-
tered in the race starting from this
city for st. Davids Head, Bermuda,
734 nautical miles away is the Bar
bara II, with a rating of 1870. She is
81 feet long and has a beam measure
ment of IL feet. Her engine is forty
horse power. The Dream winner of
last years race and the smallest of
the contesting boats, is forty feet long,
nine foot beam and has a 16 horse
power engine. Her rating is 1886 and
time allowance of Is hours A minutes
and AZ seconds. The other starter is
the Tocsall, a new boat owned by Will
lard Mulford of this city, and racing
under the colors of the Ocean City
Yacht club. Her length is As feet and
beam II feet with 80 horse power
engine giving her rating of 37.9S Her
time allowance is Is hours minutes
and 36 seconds. Each of the boats car
ries enough fuel to cover more than
LOO miles and stores and water
enough to last 80 days. The number in
each crew varies from to men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
GRASSHOPPERS BAD.
In New Mexico Farmers Refuse to Aid
Government

Washington. June THE grasshop-
per problem in New Mexico is a SER
ious one, according to Harrison E.
Smith chronological expert of the de-
partment of agriculture at Elida, N. M.
who has asked the government to help
in the fight against the pest. He tele-
graphed to the department today that
he had not been able to get aid from
the farmers.
Mr.. Smith also reported that attor-
neys have decided that poison can be
used in the fight against grasshoppers
although it was feared few days ago
that the state law would prohibit it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

cannot be discharged without cause.
This was the decision of the Kansas
supreme court today in the suit OF
John F. Jaeger against c. w. Green
and the city commissioners of Kansas
City, Kansas. Jaeger was an employee
of the health department, but when
the new adm inistration came into
power he was discharged because un-
der the ruling of the city commits
sioners his term expired with the terms
of those who appointed him. The SUI
preme court held that with subordinate
city positions this rule did not apply
when the appointment had been made
through the civil service regulations
and there can be no discharge from
office under such circumstances with
out cause.
The supreme court held today that
E. G.. Kinley of Topeka must pay for
damages to 7. c. Roberts automo-
bile, when the latter left his car at
Kinley's garage for repairs and a
chauffeur took the machine into the
country and landed the car in a ditch.
Roberts car needed repairs. He left
the machine at Kinley's garage. A
travelling man wanted to go to
neighbOring town and the chauffeur
Returning to Topeka, the car went in
ditch and several hundred dollars
damage was done. Roberts sued the
owners of the garage and received
and the supreme court today said the
decision of the lower court should
stand.
For services rendered under terms of
verbal contract A C Keating's judgment
against the Mutual Laundry company of
Topeka, was today upheld by the supreme
court Heating owned $50 shares of the
laundry company'S stock when he was
elected to the office of vice president and
treasurer of the concern. Later there was
a disagreement and Keating sold his stock
to the Mathews brothers. Keating then
claimed a balance of several hundred dol
lars for services while acting as vice
president and treasurer of the company.
The Shawnee county district court gave
him a judgment and that judgment was
affirmed by the supreme court in de-
cision handed down today.
Seventy-five opinions-the largest single
bunch of decisions ever handed down by
the Kansas supreme court-were reported
this afternoon. The list of opinions
appeals from district courts and opinions
in original proceedings far exceeds any
record ever before set by the Kansas
court. On few occasions, the total has
reached the fifty and sixty mark, but this
afternoon the court set an entirely new
record with exactly 70 decisions.
LCOmplete List of Decisions on Page 12.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
Record Financial Showing for
Fiscal Year Promised.
All High Marks in Earnings to
Be Exceeded.
COMMON DIVIDEND BALANCE
Nearly 10 Per Cent on Common
Is Anticipated.
Road Stands Near Head of
American Railways.

With the end of the fiscal year only
three weeks distant, it is apparent
from reports given out at the general
offices of the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railway in Topeka that this
road for the last twelve months will
exceed all former records in earnings.
Judging from the trend of the earn
ings reported in the ten months of
the year, the system will show a bal
ance for common dividends equal to
approximately SO per cent on the
common stock as compared with 50
per cent last year.
This smashes all earning records
for the Santa F'e. Furthermore it
places this road near the top of all
American railway systems in total
earnings and will place the financial
standing close to that of the Pennsyl-
vania, the New York Central and the
Southern Pacific.
Without a doubt the total earnings
for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
will be near the $125, 100000 mark
with an assurance that it will go over
the $107,752,0O0 record set for the
fiscal year 1912.
This is a magnificent showing for
the Santa Fe, road that stretches
through a vast unsettled territory and
reaches out in a costly grasp for busi-
ness from the Pacific coast through
the deserts, the mountains, the plains
and waste on to the thickly settled
portions of prosperity and plenty in
the middle west and on to Chicago.
No Cut in Operating Expenses.
1t was stated in the State Journal last
evening that the Santa Fe in the last
few months had not whitfield down
maintenance expenses in order to make
a good showing for the fiscal year. With
the showing made by the reports of the
ten months of the year, the secret of
this prosperity move is revealed. With
no retrenchment policy in force and
without a reduction in operation the
road has been able to sail along the
financial season with ease and with a
good balance over the expenses.
Last year the Santa F'e report reveal
ed total earnings amounting to $107, ,752,-
157 The operating expenses were ST.
273, POP. This left net earnings amount
ing to s36,479157. Other income, 81, ,569,-
96S- Total net income. s39, ,049, ,125. Total
payments, $38, 1862. .719. Leaving a surplus
of $86,406.
The Pennsylvania showed total earn
Southern Pacific total earnings
amounted to S132, ,620, 539. The New York
Central total earnings, $109, Isl, ,435. The
Santa Fe followed. If the Santa Fe is
able to go over the New York Central
earnings this year it will place this road
near the head of American railway sys-
TENS.
The ten months showing for the 1913
fiscal year follows:
1918. 1912. 1911.
Gross, per mile IS 9,2O4 s,470 S S,747
Oper. exp. per mile 6109 1851 5737
Net rev. per mile 1906 2,s19 3,o1O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
PAYS BACK MILLION.
Full Restitution Made by Man Accused
of Theft of Million.

Philadelphia, June 7.-An indictment
charging Walter S. Shourds, former
superintendent of the safe deposit
vaults of the Merchants Union Trust
company, with the theft of nearly a
million and a half dollars in cash and
securities was ordered submitted to a
jury in the court of sessions here for a
verdict of mot guilty Counsel for the
company explained to the court that
full restitution had been made by
ShOurdS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
BURN ROBBED HOUSE.
Set Fire to House After Securing
$1,000 in Jewels.

New York, June Tn the absence
of the family, burglars entered the
home of John Best on Staten Island,
blew open a safe containing $4,000 in
jewels and money, then set fire to
the house and fled. The house was
wrecked. Neighbors saw three men
step from a black touring car and go
into the house, but thought that they
were calling on the family. The rob-
berry was not discovered until after
the arrival of the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

only from our own country. We must
know once for all, if we can expect
same. Having been subjected to
Sights and a great variety of ind1g-
mites and gross abuse during the last
few days, the situation calls for most
serious preparation for our personal
safety and the defense of our families
and our interests. Therefore, we have
assembled for the purpose of cons1d-
ering the best way. We consider pro-
lection necessary now, since after
death it will be of no utility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
SIMPLIFY SPELLING.
University of Illinois Adopts Modified
Form for Official Use.

Chicago, June 7.-Simplified SPELL
ing in a modified form had been
adopted by the University of Illinois.
A list of words submitted for use in
university publications was made pub
lie today. The university decided in
favor of the "er' rather than the ere"
ending as in center and drops tho
''u'' in all words ending in "our'' such
as "honor." Words ending in double
letter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
TODAY'S GAMES.
Western.

western.
Lincoln at Topeka, cloudy.
Wichita at Denver, clear.
st. Joe at Sioux City, cloudy.
Des Moines at Omaha, clear.
National.
Boston at Chicago, clear.
Philadelphia at Pittsburg,
clear.
New York at st. Louis, clear.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati, cloudy.
American.
Chicago at New York, clear.
Detroit at Washington, clear.
Cleveland at Boston, clear.
st. Louis at Philadelphia,
cloudy.
Association.
Columbus at Louisville, CD
cloudy.
Toledo at Indianapolis, cloudy.
Minneapolis at Milwaukee,
cloudy.
st. Paul at Kansas City, cloudy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
TO GOVERN ISLANDS.
Practically Certain President VIII Ap-
point Princeton Man.

Washington, June PROF. Henry
Jones Ford, of Princeton, is so much
in the fore among those President VIII
son is considering for governor general
of the Philippines that his appointment
is considered here as practically set
tied. He probably will take office some
time in the fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07
BUFFALO BILL SICK.
Famous Scouts Condition Is Very
Grave.

Knoxville. Tenn, June physicians
attending William F. Cody C'Buffalo
BiIl'D who became i'll here yesterday,
said TODAY his condition was grave.
Col Cody is being cared for at the
home of a cousin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Mostly cloudy tonight ana Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

When there is a change in admins
tration in Kansas cities of the first
class under he commission form of
government the subordinate employees
of the city who are under civil service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-07

[CompIete List of Decisions on Page IL
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
ROYAL BLUES LOST OUT
PIERZ GETS THREE SCORES u
NINTH INNING, WINNING
6 TO 8

The "Boys in Blue,'' went down to
defeat at the hands Of the merc;:ess
Pierz aggregation Sunday afternoon by
the score Of 6 to 8. The game was a
tie until the ninth inning, when pierz
decided to make short work Of the
locals, and brought in three scores,
thereby winning the game.
The lineup Of the local team changed
from the previous Sunday, "Slow''
Batters catching in place of Chrischillis
Clark first base in place Of Batters.
Hally AMI Phlipson umpired the
game and there were a number Of had
decisions rendered. A good crowd was
out to witness the game, much larger
than was out to the first game.
The lineup, score and summary was
as follows:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
IN JUsTIUE COURT

Mike Ringwelski, aged IA years, was
hailed before Justice Gaudet Tuesday
son the complaint Of John Hanoski. He
pleaded guilty to the charge of shoot
ing Llewellyn setter belonging to
complainant and was given a fine.
Abe Rpbbins Mas brought before
Justice Gaudet Monday afternoon on
a charge Of assault and battery on the
person of A. w. Zaloudek. Geo. Rob-
bins, also connected with the affair,
left the city shortly afterward, and
could not be found. A change Of venue
to Justice Randall s court was granted
and on Tuesday the case again came up
for trial, but was dismissed on ac-
count Of lack Of evidence by the state.
Mr.. Zaloudek claimed he was struck in
the face by one Of the Robbins re.
sulting in his falling to the sidewalk
and sustaining injuries. The fight was
the result of a quarrel over business
matters.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT

There has been some complaint that
law enforcement has been extended to
only certain parties and that Mayor
johnson has been trying to protect
some Of the evil doors from punish
ment. Mr.. johnson stated that he has
been doing his best to enforce the law
but that he cannot devote his entire
time to detective work. He said that
if sufficient proof was shown that
there were violations Of the law, he
would not hesitate to prosecute, and
that violators would be severed dealt
with.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
ENTERTAIN AT FAREWELL
PARTY

Mrs. Jenny Lind Blanchard and Miss
Mary Clark gave an entertainment in
the nature Of farewell party to
Miss Alice Lancaster, who has resign.
ed as teacher in the local high school
The party was given in the Carnegie
library Saturday evening. Miss Ian
caster was presented with souvenir
spoon as memento of the occasion
She has taught at the local high schoo
for the past eight years and as won
a host of friends, who will regret mel
departure.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
HAVE BIG LUNCH

Those who have been playing in the
local team the last two games this
season had big feed at the city hall
Monday evening. As there have been
no direct expenses for the team they
decided to have this lunch. After the
lunch they played ball, or at least,
they were so interested in what they
were speaking about that an onlooker
would have claimed that they were
playing indoor baseball.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
BIDS WANTED

1he undersigned and town board
VIII meet at the bridge known at The
Le'lcux Gridge on the 9th day ct june,
191; at 2 O'Clock p. ri. on section a.,
town o.; Swan River, Morrison county,
Minnesota, for the purpose Of rc'tjv-
ing sealed bids for building two ~
gravity foundations and placing a
steel l,idee on same and also laying q
concrete floor on said bridge. Said
steel will be furnished by the said town.
Plans and specifications may be seen
the day Of letting and the right is re-
served to reject any or all bids. M. J.
Vieczorek, County commissioner;
Frank Kruzel, Chairman Of town
board. st
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23

Miss Louise Lust, for the past three
years telephone operator at the local
exchange, has resigned her position and
has gone to Minneapolis, where she
will act as companion for wealthy
lady. Her place has been taken by Miss
Anna Federspiel and Miss Geneva
Witliff has been engaged as relief
operator.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
TO HAVE DEMONSTRA-
TTON ROOMS

Work is under way on the remodel
ing and redecorating Of the building
formerly occupied by the Bracke store,
which will be used as display and
demonstration room for the Water
Power company. All household con-
trivances from light to a range will
be on display in this building. Mrs.
G. Lucas will have charge of the rooms.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
GREEN PRAIRIE WINS

The West side Laurels journeyed to
Green Prairie Sunday to meet the fast
Green Prairie team and went down to
defeat by the score Of 8 to z. The
game was good throughout, the Laurels
securing their runs in the first five
innings, after which they were held
scoreless. A number of people from
Little Falls drove out to witness the
game.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
MEMORIAL, SERMON

Rev. Harris will deliver the annual
sermon to the G. A. R. Post and the
Women s Relief Corps at the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday morning, May
20. Special music has been prepared
for the occasion.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23

Home run, Won der Haar; three-base
hit, Stoll; two-base hits, Smith, Paul,
J. Faust; struck out by Dominick II,
by Wermerskerchen -; base on balls
off Wermerskerchen, 2.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
WAS WELL ATTENDED

The musical entertainment, which
was given at the parochial school hall
Sunday evening by the Junior class,
was big success, the hall being filled
to the limit by an attentive audience.
The program was very good.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23
HUMPHREYS

These remedies are scientifically and
carefully prepared prescriptions; used for
many years by DR.. Humphreys in his private
practice, and for nearly sixty years by the
people with satisfaction.
Medical Book mailed free.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23

Miss Mary Magee Of Amboy, ILL.,,
left Saturday for the twin cities, after
a visit with her sister, Miss Marcella
Magee.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23

No. FOR Price
FevePs. Congestions, 1nfam1nations. -. ...95
3 Worms. Worm Fever. ........................26
3 Collie, Crying and Wakefulness Of Infants. Is
4 Diorrhea. Of Children and Adults. ..........25
Coughs, Colds Bronchitis ...................26
8 To0thache, Faceache, Neuralgia. ..........25
. Headache, Sick Headache Vertigo .....,,..25
10 Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. =. rs
IS Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis. as
II Salt Rheum. Eruptions.
rs Rheumati sI1, Lumbago. ...................25
IA. Fever and Aeues Malaria. -
~ Piles Blind or Bleeding. External. Internal ~
10 Cstarrh. Infuensa, Cold in Head. ...........2a
70 Wh0OpinE Cough.
u Asthma, Oppressed, Din1cult Breathing .....95
~ Kidney Dt1e00o..
70 Nervous Debility, Vital WEAKNESS .....1 90
70 Urinary Incontinence. Wetting Bed.......35
- Sore Throat. Qutnsy
~ u Grippe Grip.
6old BY druggtgts, or sent On receipt Of price. q
aUMPaREYs' Ho1Uo. MEDICINE CO., Cosnsr
1auism and Ann stEeets, Nsw Yosk
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-05-23

Nick Ahles of Pierz returned Sunday.
from 9 visit with friends ii st. Cloud.
He played ball with Piierz IN this city
in the afternoon and returned to-
Pierz in the evening.