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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31
IT RAINED
DownpOur Was General Except
in Western Kansas.
And More Precipitation Is Now
on the Way.

The heaviest rainstorm, accompan-
led by an electrical display and thun-
der, since December s, occurred at To-.
peka Monday night. The storm was
general over the state with the ex-
ception Of the western portion. The
precipitation at Topeka was ST of an
inch making the total for the month
to date 1.99; the normal amount of
water for March is 2.29 inches.
The storm centered in Saline, Dick
inson and Mcpherson counties accord
ing to the railroad reports. The Union
Pacific states that one and One-half
inches of water fell at Salina, and an
inch at Brookville west of that city.
The Rock Island reports a heavy cleo
McPherson; also that there was a
heavy fog over the western division
this morning. The Santa Fe reports
indicate that there was no rain west
of Newton.
Railway Reports.
The Union Pacific reports one
eighth of an inch of rain at Hays in
Ellis county; one-fifth of an inch at
Wilson in Ellsworth county; one-half
inch at Solomon in Dickinson county,
and a light rain at Ellsworth and one
inch at Glasco in Cloud. The Rock
from Topeka to Mcfarland, north to
Belleville, and west to Colby: also
light precipitation from Topeka to
near Herington.
The extreme western portion OF the
state has been left out in the distri-
button of moisture. The rainfall for
| the twenty-four hours ending. at
O'Clock Monday night at Dodge City
amounted to but .01 of an inch, and
| the Santa Fe reports no rain at that
place Monday night. There was a
| light drizz1e this morning over pof-
| ton of the Union Pacific lines.
The forecast calls for about the
same thing over again. 1t reads: I'm
settled weather tonight and Wednes-
day with probably showers; not much
change in temperature" The ship
pers' forecast indicated that the tenn
Derature will be above freezing with
In a radius of two hundred miles OF
| Great Thing for Wheat.
| The rain of the last few days hal
been a great thing for the wheat. Al
most all of the water has soaked int
| the ground as indicated by the fac
that the river has risen but a tenth O
a foot in twenty-four hours. Tht
stage today was So feet; normal fol
this time of year is feet.
Cloudy weather has been the orde
of things for the last day or two al
cific and from the Gulf of Mexico t.
Canada.
Tempernture Is Above Normal.
The temperature today has beel
five degrees above normal for thi
date. The wind has been variable
At 2 o'clock it was four miles al
hour from the northwest. There va
q light sprinkle at 2 o'clock; at tn
same time the sun was attempting t
shine through a gap in the clouds
/ Above normal temperatures have pre-
vailed in all parts Of the country to
lday. The minimum temperature u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

REBELS STILL CONTINENT
villa Appears to Have the Bet.
ter of the Situation.
News of His Victory IL Expect
ed Soon ct Juarez.

Juarez, March S1.-At noon today,
q single line, stating that fighting con-
tinued at T0rreon. was received by
rebel officials here. A rumor that an
armistice had been agreed ON was
denied.
Juarez, March s1.-The only in
formation available here early today
was that fighting continues at Tor
reon. There were. no details but rebel
officials declared that the main battle.
for the town was fought at Comes
Palacio last week.
Losses there were heavy on both
sides and they assert that neither side
is now able to repeat SO bloody and
determined contest. In Torreon the
fighting is said to be from house to
house, whereas Gomez Palacio had to
be taken by storm after three assaults
in the course of which men went down
by the hundreds.
Juarez, Mexico. March s1.-Confi-
6ence in General Villas ultimate vic.
tory was restored, among constitution.
al,st sympathizers, here today, by re-
ceipt OF various semi-official reports
that tho rebel leader had forced Gen.
Refugio velasco's federal army to ita
last stand in the general barracks at
Torreon. Opinions were freely express
ed, even by army officers here, that
the longdrawn out battle Of Torreon
cannot last much longer and that It
has continued thus far SO strenuously
because it really is q battle to the
death.
General Villa, it IL suggested, thor
oughly understands the hazard he
would run in Withdrawing his forces
toward Chihuahua, subject to attack
in the rear from the federals. General
velasco's army is in as bad q plight.
II not worse. 1t would have to cross
an uninhabited desert. devoid of nat
ural defense, in order to reach suc-
| cor Driven from the barracks in
Iorreon. the federals would be sub
Continual on Page TRo / -
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But He Does Not Assail Wilson
Personally.
PRAISES HIM FOR HONESTY
But Says He Seeks to Destroy
the Monroe Doctrine.
Brands Tolls Repeal as a Stu
pendOus Folly.

Washington, March 31.-Speakel
Clark, closing debate against the re-
peal, disappointed those who expected
him to attack President Wilson. lie
disclaimed any personal issue with the
president. declared he believed MT
Wilson was actuated by the highes;
patriotic motives. and that there was
no breach in the Democratic party
He argued at length against the presi-
dents contention and declared that
'the amazing request of the president
for the repeal like the peace of God
passeth all understanding" He dis
claimed any personal issue between the
If the president has reasons which are
not utterly untenable and which
compel him to make this request, he
had not given them to the house.
He differed with the presidents s
statement that toll exemption was "a
mitting dispute on that point, pro-
posed that the exemption be suspend
ed two years. He cOntended that the
president was mistaken in the view
that the exemption was repugnant to
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
I'VE want war with no nation" said
the speaker, but rather than sur
render our right to complete SOW
ereignty over every square foot of our
globe-encircling domain. we will
cheerfully and courageously face a
world in arms
Puts Himself Out OF Running.
The speaker attacked the attitude of
house Democrats who have led the
presidents fight for the.toll exemption
repeal. Referring to published declar-
ations that his opposition to the presi-
dent was opening gun of his fight foI
CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
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Galleries of the House Are
Packed With Spectators.
full ATTENDANCE ON FLOOR
Administration Supporters Pre-,
diet Passage of Measure
By q Majority of From 60 to IS
Votes.

Washington, March 31.-At 4
O'Clock this afternoon the house fight
ever the Panama tolls exemption was
in its last stage with prospect of q
final vote about 6 p. m.
Speaker Clark was on the flooI
making his speech and Democratic
Leader Underwood was in the chair
With the majority leader welding
the gavel and the speaker standing in
the well of the house bowling to the
plaudits of his followers and the Re-
publican side en- masse, the long de-
bate was brought to a dramatic cli-
max.
Washington, March 31.-In an atmos-
phere of tense excitement, the strug-
gle in the house, over President Will
sons proposal to repeal the Panama
tolls exemption, was today pressed to
its last stage.
A full attendance on the floor and a
throng of anxious spectators, such as
the house has seldom seen in the gal
leries, waited for the concluding verbal
battle and the deciding vote, which was
expected late this afternoon or early
tonight On the program for speeches
were Speaker Champ Clark, Republican
Leader Mann, both opposed to the pres
ident, and Representatives Sherley and
Covington, for the administration.
Leaders on both sides worked fever
iShly on the floor and in the cloak room
and the whips reported several changes
in the line up although the changes
generally balanced. Administration
supporters confidently claimed the re-
peal bill would pass by a majority of
from 60 to IS.
Cheers and applause greeted the
opening of the days debate. When
Representative Humphrey, Republican,
of Washington, declared that "but for
an injustice the great and patriotic
speaker OF this house would today be
occupying the White House." the gal
leries Joined the floor in a round of
applause.
Representative Humphrey of WASH
fngton, Republican, denounced the
Democrat position as more contempti-
Die than the English language can ex-
press" and declared that the condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31
Heard in the Hotel Lobbies

John H. Crider, of Fort Scott, Re-
publican congressional candidate in the
Second district, came to attend the
meeting of the state committee. At
this time it appears that Crider will
have no opposition for the nomination
In the Second district.
E. E. Mullaney. Of Hill City. chair
man of the Graham county committee
Is one of the most determined oppo-
nents OF the convention plan. Il see
no reason for a convention. except as a
method of Matching trouble and I will
certainly fight the plan," was Mulla-
neys statement before entering the
meeting.
Charles S. Holbrook of Kansas City,
Kan. Is opposed to the convention plan.
In 1913 HollbrOok was a member of the
state legislature from Wyandotte coun-
ty. He was rated among the pro-
gressive Republican members and made
good record. Last year Holbrook par
ticipated in the statewide harmony
meeting and helped to draft the reso-
lutions adopted at the meeting. This
fall HOlbrook will be a candidate for
reelection to the legislature and II
the Wyandotte county voters are IA
miliar with his record of a year ago,
he will probably win by an increased
majority. Holbrook is a contractor in
Kansas City and has for several years
been prominent in Wyandotte county
politics.
Attorney ]. N. Tincher, of Medicine
Lodge. chairman of the Barber county
committee. wants a convention and a
platform. He is in favor of conven-
ton to be held in May, to write a
tentative declaration of principles on
which candidates for Republican NOM
ination shall stand in the August pri-
maries.
IT am in favor of harmony and
don't care much whether we have a
convention or not" said Charles L.
Mitchell county committee and for
mer president of the Kansas Day club.
Kagey favored a caucus of Sixth dis
trict chairmen to be held before the
meeting this afternoon to decide the
stand which the committee heads
would take regarding the issue.
p. ]. Dunn, chairman of the Miami
county committee, accompanied by
Hugh s. Griffin, former state senator,
and T. T. Kelly. former state treas
urer, are here from Paola. Dunn
wants convention.
Charles E. Moore of Eureka, chair
man of the Greenwood county COM
mittee, and H. F. Martindale of Madi-
son, a probable Fourth district con-
gressiona1 candidate, are attending the
state committee meeting.
I'VE want a convention and plat
form that declares against the initia-
tive and referendum and the recall
said Oscar Fagerberg of Olsberg, for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31
Endorse JudRe Little.

Kansas City. Kan, March 31.-At
the banquet given here last evening
for the Good Government club Mrs.
DIR. Mason, president of the Womens
club, and Judge NJ. J. Manning, presi-
dent of the Mercantile club, both
mcde talks favoring the candidacy of
their fellow citizen, E. c. Little, for
the supreme court The references to
Mr. Little were received with applause
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31
koETTERS IS GUILTY.
Ills Punishment Is Fixed ~ Ldfe I'm.
prisonment by Verdict.

Chicago. March 5l.-John b. Koet-
ters was found guilty Of numbering
Mrs. Emma Kraft Of Cincinnati, and his
punishment ftxed at life Imprisonment.
in verdict rendered by jury here
today.
The Jury took the case yesterday att
killing Mrs. Kraft in q hotel here by Z
blow from a hammer which crushed
her skull.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

mer senator from POttawatOmie coun-
ty. Fagerberg was delegated to rep
resent the PottaWatomie county COM
mittee at the meeting in Topeka.
Hugh Duff, sabetha: G. H. Lamb,
Yates Center; j. r. Plumb. Emporia;
F. C. Thompson, Stafford; l.. J. Pet
tyjohn, Dodge City; James Gillispie.
| Harper. and Guy C. Glasscock.
Hutchinson, came to Topeka today to
| the conference of state committee
members.
There will be four tickets in the
field in the Third Observation-Disclosures
Democratic. Progressive and Social
| iSt," said Herbert Caveness of the
Chanute Tribune. so. I don't think
we win be in any more trouble than
two years ago. Caveness predicts
Phil p. Campbelrs reelection to con-
gress from the Third district and be-
| lieves that his fellow townsman, Hugh
p. Farrelly, will be the Democratic
United States senatorial nominee.
Fred Parrott of Clay Center, presi-
dent of the Kansas Day club and chair
! man of the Clay county committee.
wants convention. And nothing but
call for a state convention and a pre-
primary platform can send the Clay
Center editor home happy.
Resolutions endorsing the provisions
of the Republican national platform of
1912 and denouncing the new tariff bill
and the Democratic state administra-
| ton, will probably be adopted at the
afternoon session. A number of the
| state leaders were in conference this
morning and the question of resolutions
| was discussed at that time.
w. s. Kretsinger of Emporia, candi-
date for the Fourth district congress
siOnal nomination, is here. 4Aretsinger
| wants convention. But ]. r. Plumb,
chairman of the Lyon county commit
| tee, is in doubt about the matter. At
noon Plumb said that he was inclined
to vote against the convention plan.
has been urged to make TIE race
against Kretsinger in the Fourth dis
trict, but stated that he would make
no announcement at this time.
| c. S: Hall Of Lawrence will represent
Douglas county this afternoon. It am
against the convention plan." said Hall.
| because the law makes no provision
! for 1t and I do not think convention
| is necessary
| j. f. Brewer and Charles M. Harger,
Abilene, and d. W. Nail Of Herington.
came to Topeka today to attend the
| meeting. Nail is chairman OF the Dick
| insOn county committee.
| Among the men attending the meet
ing from Labette county are: o. Cos
sard, w. H. Condor and E. S. Nance.
! Oswego; and w. S. Wilmoth, Edna.
Nance, who is an Oswego banker, Is
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Overcome Daneerous Crossing.

overcome DdnReFOuS OfOSS1nS.
Alta Vista, Kan, March 31.@The
Alta Vista railroad crossing, the most
dangerous in this part of the country,
is to be replaced by an overhead via
dlct, according to word received here
from the Rock Island authorities.
Operations will begin May 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled, with probably showers
tonight and Wednesday; not much
change in temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

Among the men attending the meet
ing from Labette county are: o. Cos
sard, w. H. Condor and e. S. Nance,
Oswego; and W. S. Wilmoth, Edna
Nance, who is an Oswego banker, Is
chairman of the Labette county COM
mittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

]. f. Brewer and Charles NJ. Harger
Abilene, and d. w. Nail Of Herington
came to Topeka today to attend the
meeting. Nail is chairman of the Dick
inson county committee.
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p. j. Dunn, chairman of the Miami
county committee, accompanied by
Hugh 8. Griffin, former state senator
and T. T. Kelly, former state treas
urer, are here from Paola. Dunn
wants a convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

I'VE want a convention and a plat
form that declares against the initia-
tive and referendum and the recall
said Oscar Fagerberg Of Olsberg, for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

Charles E. Moore of Eureka, chair.
man of the Greenwood county com
mittee, and H. F. Martindale of Madi.
son, a probable Fourth district con.
gressional candidate, are attending the
state committee meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-31

/. C. S: Hall Of Lawrence will represent
Douglas county this afternoon. It am
against the convention plan," said Hall,
because the law makes no provision
for 1t and I do not think convention
is necessary
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
CONSOLIDATION
!: PLAN AGREED ON
'auter Township Schools in
, Walsh County Will be
Conferred in One.

n. Grafton, y. D.. Jan. 23.-1'hc people
{ Sauter township. School District
30. Ill. have voted to consolidate
kAeir schools and build IL fine central
Pchool on Il site purchased from V.
king. While Sauter township was one
if the last to he organized, still 1t has
y nade rapid progress duringethe past
ew years. 1t is settled by thrifty peo-
.le. n goodly number of Bohemians,
few Firms. with Il sprinklins OF
americans. They have developed fine
eroved their roads. and while their
props ave not always been the hest,
till they are going ahead, M this
aSt move is n sure Indication Of the
Progressive spirit.
I They are determined that their chill
Itren shall have tho advantage Of the
aest kind OF rural schools.
IL Recently a committee consisting OF
VI. Kuopala and Thomas Gray, repre-
sentins the school district, visited
.Srand Forks and Fargo to consult
architects and inspect modern school
buildings. They plan to put up a
building costing $1,000 or $4,000.
Modern in every way. three ooms III
\ The first floor with office and library
( rooms.
In the basement they plan Il large
siroom for the purpose OF holding town
ship gatherings as we'll as serving as
Ia social center, together with boiler
sroom and toilet facilities. The school
will qualify, no doubt. under the law
and receive state aid for consolidated
Yschools.
! The officers of the district are Matt
IKuopala. Esa Johnson and Frank E.
Kubat, directors; Thomas 4. Gray,
lSlerk, and Frank i. Kubat, treasurer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
HENDERSON IS
Held FOR trial
.airnnount Man, Formerly
Of Mayville, Bound Over
For Enbezzlernent.

Wahpeton. N. D., Jan. 23.-The long
drawn but preliminary hearing In n
Frank Henderson case, in which he IL
charged with embexzlement from
the. r. & ". railway company, came
a close and he was required to an
swer in the sum OF $500 to the dis
trict court. Owing to the crowded
condition Of the calendar 1t is not at
all certain that the case can be heard
this term.
The original bail money in this case
was placed In Judge BOWS hands and
1t has been garnisheed to await the
order OF the court. but as 1t Is not the
property OF. the defendant It is diff
garnishment. and will probably soon
be released. The outcome 81 the case
will be awaited. with considerable In
terest, because Of the prominence OF
the parties involved and the stubborn
ness with which the case is being
fought, >
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
WILLISTON

Williston, y. d., Jan. 23.-The
Young Ladies' sodality of the Catholic
church gave a card party in the Lii
brary hall Monday evening.
Mrs. j. Craig is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. II. Rawson, ST., at Rawson,
where they recently moved. Mrs.
Craig will return Saturday.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon for Miss Mary Kerr. who
died Friday at Trenton.
The Degree OF Honor gave a dance
Friday evening in the 1. o. .. j. hall.
The high school basketball team
will play Minot tonight and Stanley
tomorrow.
Miss Pauline Void of Rugby has &C.
cepted a position in the First National
bank here.
The Writtenberg auxiliary gave a
supper Wednesday for the benefit OF
the Wittehberg hospital.
a. Fl. Noho. who was burned gu,
Monday night, has opened his meat
market on Main street.
Willis Monroe, the 4-year-old
daughter of VIM. Monroe, narrowly
escaped injury as she was crossing a
street when a delivery wagon ran
over her. Although stunned and
frightened, she received no injuries.
L. II. Brownson, a prominent real
estate dealer, made a business trip
to Grand Forks the latter part Of last
week.
r. W. Nudd and wife have returned
from q two weeks trip to the twin
cities, Duluth and Burlington, Iowa,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
called here by the death OF, their sis
ter, Mrs. William Kavanaugh.

. ANSAS W IS V0S Va SNs
ter, Mrs. William Kavanaugh.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dangerfield will
leave next week for Oklahoma to
spend several months with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Joseph McAuley.
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
high mass was celebrated in the Cath
fifth anniversary Of the ordination to
priesthood of Father G. M. Turcotte.
Father Arsenault Of Lisbon delivered
the sermon. Father Turcotte wal
born at Quebec. He received his col
lege and seminary training at Rimon.
ski, Mermancook, New Brunswick. He
was ordained to priesthood in st. Al
Ri. Rev. Granden. Leroy in Pembina
county. was his first parish, then after
four years, he was Transferred to Olga.
Three years later he wen to Bottineau
spending fifteen years there. In Au-
gust, 1910. he took charge Of this
parish. A number of priests were
guests at the parish house at dinner
Deputy Sheriff Tverberg was a bust
ness visitor at Adams on Wednesday.
w. A. Miller arrived home Monday
from Edinburg where he has been
managing a lumber yard. and will
RESIDE Oh the IaIm AU0 manage IL 1OF
his father.
The social club of the young people
Of the Baptist church will hold a
special literary program this e
Ing with a service Of refreshments.
A nominal charge will be made.
The debating team appeared Mon
day evening before the Monday Night
club, after which refreshments were
served by the ladies Of the club In
the domestic science room.
Mesdames Thos. Grace and e. A.
Capser entertained a large company
of ladies at their home on Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. N. D. Erie was hostess on We'd
nesday afternoon to a few friends.
N~eedlework and social conversation
made the time pass quickly. At s
O'Clock delicious refreshments were
served.
The young people Of the Methodist
church met last Monday evening and
after q short program organised an
ing %officervs were elected: President,
Miss Mildred Pulver: first vice presi-
dent, Miss Alta Day; second vice
president, Mrs. Giskaas;: third vice
president, Elmo Blakely: fourth vice
president, Miss Lillian Omlie; treas
urer, Miss Marthena. Myers; secretary,
Miss Marguerite Phelps. The meet
ings will be held every Monday ven
ing at 1880 and once o month there
will be q social meeting.