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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
RESERVE transformed
ORGANIZATIONS Are Being Completed In
Eleven of the Districts.

New York, May 1S.-Representatfves
of five banks assembled here today to
take the formal action necessary to call
into being the federal reserve bank OF
this district Two banks in this city
and three upstate institutions were
designated to execute the certificate OF
incorporation which was to be done at
a meeting Of the New York clearing
house, later in the day.
with the signing Of the certificate
the bank is technically organized ana
the member banks may proceed with
the election of directors. In ali OF the
twelve reserve districts Of the country
except San Francisco meetings are be-
ing held today to execute certificates.
In San Francisco this action will be
taken Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
FAIR week AHEAD.
No Important Storm Is Charted by the
Weather Bureau.

Washington, May 1S.-Generally
fair weather over much Of the coun-
try is the official weather forecast for
this week.
with the exception Of showers the
first half Of the week, in the southern
states and the middle Mississippi and
Ohio valleys. and about Wednesday,
in the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states, the coming week prom
isses to be one of generally fair wealth
er over much at the country" the bull
letin saws. Temperatures during the
week will average near or slightly
above the normal over practically all
parts of the country east Of the Rocky
mountains, and somewhat below nor
NAL on the Pacific slope. There is no
important storm chartered to cross
the country duxinR the coming week" !"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
BACK TO PRISON HE SCORED R0SS|F
Gov. Hodges Goes After State
Superintendent Of Schools.
Says He Shirked Duties rs Cen
sor Of Films.

Hoxie. Kan. May 1s.-Governor
Hodges concluded his weeks cam
paign trip through tho Fifth and
Sixth districts when he made three
speeches to Sheridan county crowds
Saturday afternoon and evening.
Heavy rain throughout the Sixth dis
trict compelled the governor to can
Gel his engagement in Quinter Satur-
day evening. The 35-mile trip from
Hoxie to Quinter over the heavy roads
was impossible.
A cold rain, driven by stfff south
wind, fell in Sheridan and Decatur
counties. But this fact did not keep
the crowds away from the governors
meetings. At Hoxie. 20 teams were
tied to hitching racks and the town
garage filled with automobiles belong
ing to the farmers who had driven to
town to hear Governor Hodges de-
fense Of his record. The fact that the
governors party was two hours late
in arriving from OberIin, 45 miles
away, did not discourage the crowd.
They waited patiently and packed the
town opera house for the meeting.
Then something unusual happened.
The farmers asked the governor to
speak again at night The Quinter
meeting had been cancelled and there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
The Nineteen Dynamite Con-
spiratOrs at Liberty on Bond
Are Given Until June 8 to Re-
turn to Penitentiary.

Chicago, May 18.-The labor lead
ers sentenced in "dynamiting
cases." who are at liberty on bonds,
have but three weeks more of free
dom. The United States circuit court
OF appeals has ordered them to sur
render June to the warden Of the
federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan,
or be taken to the penitentiary from
Chicago on that day.
The order will affect only nineteen
OF the twenty-four men, five Of them
having returned voluntarily to the
penitentiary after the United States
circuit court Of appeals denied them
q new trial. They are Murray L
Pennell. Springfield, ILL.,; Frank e.
Webb, New York; Philip A Cooney.
New Orleans; John T. Butler, Buffa-
10. and Edward Smythe of Peoria
Elijah Zoline of counsel for the de-
fendants, pleaded for time before the
remandfng order went into effect.
These men are scattered all over
the country" he said. "It will be a
hardship for them to be separated
from their families Immediately. They
are all under heavy bond and to en-
able them to straighten their affairs
before they. go to the penitentiary is
why l ask for time.''
Only a pardon from President Will
son can now save the convicted men
from serving their sentences, which
range from one to six years. Mr.. 70
line said he had presented the presi-
dent with the petit n carrying nearly
q half million signatures.
The court also took under advise
ment cases Of Olaf Tveitmoe of San
Francisco. Richard H. Houlihan OF
Chicago and William Bernhardt OF
Cincinnati. These three were granted
new trials and arguments were made
on the governments petition for a
rehearing of their cases and the sus-
tainment of the lower courts convic-
ton.
Former United States District At
torney Charles Miller of Indianapolis
argued the governments case before
Judges Seaman. Baker and Mack. He
was questioned closely by the judges
relative to the part the three defend
ants are said to have played in the
original conspiracy. as they were
granted new trials because the court
ruled there was no evidence to in
criminate them in the general con-
spiracy.
Counsel for the defendants were
hopeful that the order granting a new
trial to Tveitmoe, Houlihan and Bern
hardt would remain in effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
PREPARE FOR IT.
keynote by j. r. Mulvane to Trans
portation and Business Interests.

Eastern financiers and eastern and
western manufacturers generally are
deeply impressed with the remark
ably promising financial and business
prospects in Kansas just now.
Shrewd transportation interests.
shrewd wholesale houses and local
retailers and jobbers are preparing
themselves for the big business which
is sure to follow the record break
ing crops now promised.
John r. Mulvane, of the Bank OF
Topeka, who is in close touch with
AGRICULTURAL and financial affairs said
today that he had received letters re-
Gently from at least 20 prominent
men representing financial affairs
asking about business conditions in
the west, to each and all of whom he
has replied that the conditions were
never better, based upon the almost
Oklahoma crop Of wheat. that will
amaze the world.
He has urged railroad managers to
prepare for taking care of the big
crops and the big business contingent
upon these crops.
H. U. Nudge of the Rock Island COM
pany:
wheat crop has never been better than
today. The fine condition Is state
wide one, and the same is true Of
Oklahoma, and the crop in the latter
state we expect will be harvested
within the next ten days. The acre
age is largely increased. In fact. we
think that all the estimates as to
acreage are low and that the acreage
is far in excess of any reported We
have the best Of reasons for this con-
clusion.
There may be some small streaks
in which the wheat may be injured
by hail or wind storms. but these are
always confined to q small acreage.
The weather has been ideal for wheat.
and in fact for getting in all kinds of
crops. A large acreage OF corn has
gone into the ground in excellent con-
dition. One cutting of alfalfa has been
harvested and 1t is a magnificent crop.
"The estimates of tho wheat yield
vary from 10 to $50 million bushels.
This will be governed somewhat by
the weather from now ON.
I'VE hope that you have acted wise
ly and put your cars in tho best OF
condition, and Also your motive power,
all of which will be very soon needed,
and your railroads will be taxed to the
utmost to carry this wonderful crop.
I'VE rejoice that the commission
has granted an increase of rates. We
think it is right"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
FIRST ON THE GROUND
Argentine Minister Arrives At Place Of
the Peace COnference.

Buffalo, May 18-Romulo 8. Naon.
Argentine minister, first of the South
American mediators on the Mexican
problem. reached here at 1920 a. m.
today. Robert F. Rose. state depart
ment representative, met him and took
him to Niagara Falls. Canada
The purpose of DIR. Naon's early ar
rival is to complete the plans for the
conference which will begin with the
Mexican and American delegates on
Wednesday. While rooms and confer
ence hall already had been engaged. at
a leading hotel in Niagara Falls. DR..
Naon desired to make certain that all
conveniences were provided for car
with as much comfort and expedition
as possible. The minister was accom-
panied by his eleven year old son.
Mexfcans Seeing New York.
New York, May 18-Mexican Dele
gates Emilio Rabasa, Augustin Rodri-
guez and Louis Elguero rested at their
hotel early today, though they planned
seeing later. The delegates with their
party of attaches, members Of their
families and servants arrived from
Washington Sunday night. They look
forward to getting real rest in New
York before taking up their work at
the mediation conference at Niagara
Falls for which place they will leave to-
morrow.
The Mexicans came in for no end of
attention from the crowds at the sta
ton and upon their arrival at a Broad
way hotel on account of their foreign
look and the torrents Of Spanish that
fell from their lips as they greeted ac-
quaintances or talked among them
selves. They in turn, when they
| reached their rooms, facing on Broad
way, spent much OF their evening
feasting their eyes on the brilliant
| lights and the Sunday night throne
along the Great White Way.
Making a Start.
Niagara Falls, Ont, May 1S.-With
| the arrival today of Romulo s. Naon.
Argentine minister, the first of the
South American mediators to reach
| the scene where they will formally
open their conference Wednesday, the
effort to compose the Mexican situa-
| ton made a real start
Accompanied by Robert F. Rose OF
! the state department, Mr.. Naon mo-
tored from Buffalo this morning. Or
| the way he was taken about Goat Is
| land on the state reservation and was
shown various points of interest
around the cataract. When he
reached the hotel where the media
| ton conference will be held, he went
at once to his apartments.
| James p. Nee of the Brazilian con.
| sulate in New York also arrived to-
| day. Among others here are Mr.
| Moreira, secretary to the Brazilian
ambassador, and Senor A. Algara r
| de Terreos, former charge d'anaire.
of Mexico at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
NEARLY TOO LATE
The Raleigh Reached Mama.
milo Barely in Time
To Save American Refugees
From vengeance Of Mexicans.

San Francisco, May 1S.-StOrieS
told today by the ninety refugees who
arrived here on the British steamer
Cetriana, from the west coast OF Mex
leo, supplied additional details to the
account of their escape from Mama
Milo.
But for the timely arrival Of
the u. s. cruiser Raleigh, as the Get
lieved by the refugees that tho Mex
leans would have destroyed the
steamer and wreaked vengeance on
the AmericaE3 aboard. The Cetriana,
commanded by Lieut.. Edward J..
Minister, British naval reserve. had
taken on at San Bias, April 26, a
party Of II Americans from the in
land town Of Tepic1 This party was
being held .zs prisanars and 1t was
difficult for Lieutenant Minister to
obtain their e1ease.
The vessel proceeded to -Manzanillo.
arriving there April 27, and was per-
mitted to tie up at the wharf and
been under the protection Of the Ger
man consul. Feeling was running
high against the Americans. News Of
the occupation Of Vera Cruz by the
United States had begun to trickle out
to the west coast and 1t was generally
believed that war had been declared.
Dock Soaked with Oil.
The day after the Cetriana arrived
1t was discovered that the dock dur
ing the night had been soaked with
Oil and mined with dynamite. Lieu
tenant Minister promptly armed his
passengers and kept close watch.
Shortly afterwards the Mexican
steamer Luella, loaded with infiam-
mable material. steamed up and
dropped anchor within ten feet Of the
Cetriana- The Mexican troop ships,
Manual Herrerias and General Pes
queira. were observed to take such
positions in the stream as almost to
block egress by the British steamer.
On board the American brig Ge-
neva, which proceeded toward Man
zanillo accompanied by the Mexican
troop ship Korr' gan as a prize Of war,
were four American refugees who
had been picked up at San Bias.
These Lieutenant Minister was trying
to get aboard the Cetriana.
The Raleigh Is Sighted.
On the 28th the cruiser Raleigh
was sighted. From the decks of the
Cetriana great commotiOn was noted
dock and poured more oil on the
wharf and it was believed the Mexi-
cans intended destroying the steamer
before the Raleigh could come to its
rescue. Lieutenant Minister. by skill
full maneuvering, worked his vessel
clear of the impeding craft surround
ing 1t. Observing the departure OF
the Cetriana Captain w. U. Ferguson
of the Geneva assembled his crew.
lowered boats and put the four refu-
gees aboard the British steamer. The
Herrerias weighed anchor and bore
down on the Cetrian-, apparently 1t
was believed for the purpose of ram
ming her. This ship had on board q
number Of convicts who tried to take
advantage Of the excitement by at
tempting to escape. They jumped
into the water near the Cetriana and
the steamers passengers were endan-
gered by the fusillade Of rifle shots
fired at the swimmers by soldiers on
the transport. Before the Herrerias
could reach the Cetriana the Raleigh
came up and at once dominated the
situation. The Cetriana then pro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Debate ON Tolls Exemption Continued
I'm tho Senate.

Washington, May 1S.-Debate re-
sumed on tolls exemption in the senate.
Considered agricultural appropriation
bill.
House met at noon. Bills considered
under requirement OF unanimous con-
sent. Judiciary subcommittee contin-
ued hearing OF Impeachment charges
against Justice Wright Of District OF
Columbia supreme court.
Delegation Of 20 member Of Just Gov
eminent League. q Maryland suffragist
organization, unsuccessful1y sought
hearing ON suffrage before rules COM
mfttee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
NIGHT OF ANXIETY
Mexican Federals Threaten IN
Attack on Vera Cruz.
Funston Was Ready for Them,
but Nothing Developed.

Vera Cruz, May 1s.-A rumored
concentration Of Mexican federal
troops before the American line in the
vicinity Of Vergara station. two miles
out on the Inter Oceanic railroad.
failed to materialize into the early
morning attack which has been pre-
dicted by natives who entered Vera
Cruz yesterday.
The night passed without any Incl
dent at the American outposts and no
xarrete or General Pena contemplated
any violation Of the .Armistfce.
From several quarters rumors were
persistently circulated concerning
Mexican troops movements in the vi
cfnfty of the American outposts. The
American army headquarters star was
dlsincitned to take these rumors seri-
ously, but precautions were naturally
taken to guard against any possible
night surprise. Care was taken, how
ever, not to alarm the inhabitants Of
this city and the only noticeable effect
OF the orders given was the absence of
horsemen and sailors from the streets
except those on duty.
The routine of the garrison was not
interrupted today.
Under the general precautionary
plans. drawn up by the headquarters
staff. the marines and bluejackets on
board the American feet were held in
readiness to COM ashore at an hours
notice in case the garrison should be
attacked. This augments Brigadier
General Funston's available force by
many thousands OF officers and men
and for this reason American officers
doubt that the Mexicans will make a
serious assault on the American lines
under any circumstances.
The possibility that Provisional
President Huerta might prefer to
bring on fighting with the American
troops and make a short and desper-
ate struggle to save his honor in this
way rather than await destruction by
the constitutionalist armies was freely
discussed here. This was thought to
be responsible for an untraceable ru-
NOR that Huerta himself was COM
manding the Mexican force in front of
Vera Cruz. Estimates Of the Mexican
force vary widely but information
reaching the American staf here in
dicates the Mexican army in the
neighborhood Of Vera Cruz is incon-
siderable.
Asked to Contribute.
Washington, May 18.@That General
Caballero. constitutionalist command
er at Tampico had requested through
the chamber Of commerce there all
business firms. Mexican and Spanish,
to subscribe to a voluntary fund for
the constitutionalists was reported to
the navy department today by Admir-
al Mayo.
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where CHURCH IS LAx
vice President Marsl,all Says It ShouI,
Pay More Attention to Schools.

washington, May 1S.-vice President
MarshalPs declaration that one Of
Americas flls today rs that there Is
too much science In the so-called edu-
cational system and too little God Al
mighty occasioned comment in Wash
ington today. The statement was made
at a church gathering here last night.
There II this thing wrong In many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
ANOTHER OPERATION.
II Wnl He Necessary for Ha1ie wag-
gener at RoclhesAers l1tnm.

Atchison. Kan. May 1S.-In re-
sponse to . telegram that her husbaH6
would probably be compelled to uns
dergo an operation. Mrs.. b. p. Wa0-
gener left yesterday for Rochesters
Mimi, whore he Is under the care OF
the Mayo Brothers ax their sanitarium-
w. p. Waggener, q Don, returned nom
Rochester this morning and believes
his father must submit to another
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18

Jefferson City. May 1s.-Gov. Major
was called to Bowling Green. Mo-. to-
day through a telegram stating that
his father, James r.. Major, 80 years
old is dangerously i'll. Since Governor
Majors election his mother died. It
is probable that all of the governors 9
engagements for the week will be
cancelled. Mr.. Major, ST.. was far
mer in Pike county. Advancing years
caused him to move to town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled with probably showers to-
night and Tuesday: not much change
in Temperature
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Tampico incident and that at Niagara
Falls they would be confronted with
settling the broad problem Of restoring
peace to Mexico.
Bryan Says Stay Away.
Washington. May 1S.-Secretary
BRYAN reiterated today his advice to
Americans not to return to Mexico un-
der conditions now prevailing. When
Mr., Bryan had called to his attention
reports that many American refugees
desired to return to Mexico, he said
that the department certainly would
not encourage it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
PARK WAS killed.
Mexican Onacials Promise Punishment
for His MurdereFA

Washington, May 1S.-That officials
Of the Mexican government believe the
American cavalryman, Samuel Park.
was killed Is indicated in q dispatch
received at the state department from
the Brazilian minister in Mexico City
today. He says the Mexican minister
for foreign affairs has sent him a note
promising to punish the men guilty OF
Parks murder IL 1t occurred. The
foreign Office also promised an inves-
tigation Of the alleged imprisonment
Of an American family (Smith) re-
ported from Tonala several days ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-18
Sending Noraica's Body Home.

Batavia, May 1S.-The body OF the
late Lillian Nordica was today placed
on board the steamer Vancloon, for
Singapore, from which port 1t will be
taken to the United akateaL
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CONTINUED on Page Two.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-09-30
FOR THE CONVENTION
St. JOhnsbury People Working To
Entertain Large Crowd of
Vermont Teachers

Some people may indulge in politi-
cal talk at this time but the great ma
jority of St. Johnsbury people are
working and planning for the enter
tainment of the people coming to at
tend the annual convention of the
Vermont State Teachers Association
to be held here on October 13, Ia and
Is. Halls are engaged for all the
meetings and rooms for 1000 people
have been secured outside the hotels
and various societies are preparing
to serve dinners and suppers to the
visitors.
A meeting of the chairmen of all
the special committees having work
for the convention III charge and
members of the executive committee
of the Commercial Club will
be held at the St. Johnsbury
House at noon Saturday to go
over the details for the conven-
ton and to plan for the visit of Bur-
lington men here the night of Octo-
ber 6. The Burlington men will
stay here over night and on Wednes-
day morning visit the scale shops,
the estates of Mr.. Vail and Mr.. OAR
ling and then go to Newport.
The program for the teachers con-
vention is practically complete and is
as follows:
Continued on page five.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-09-30
DILLINGHAM; AND GATES
Candidates for Senator and Gov
ernOr to Addeess Republican
County Convention

An unusual feature of republican
county conventions has been secured
for the republican county convention,
that will be held at the town hall
Thursday (tomorrow), opening at IL
o'clock in the forenoon, in the pres
ence of Sen. w. P. Dillingham;, candi-
date to succeed himself, Charles
w. Gates the republican candidate
for governor and Hale K. Darling,
candidate for lieutenant governor.
These gentlemen will address the
convention, probably at the opening
session, and the public will be well
come to come in and hear them.
Candidates for the various Offices
are busy interviewing their friends
and the outcome is not known. It
is understood the name of W. H.
jeffrey will not be presented as a
candidate for assistant judge. There
promise to be three names for states
attorney before the convention, Sum-
ner Darling of Hardwick, N. A. Nor
ton of Lyndonville and James B.
Campbell of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-09-30
LOCAL NOTICES

Notices will be inserted in this
column in reading matter type at the
r. te of ten cents a line for the first
insertion and five cents a line for sub
seQuent insertions of the same copy.1
Millinery opening, Oct. 1st and
I'd. Gage Hats. l.. G. FRENCH.
Rhode Island Red Pullets for sale.
16 Webster st.
Millinery Opening
Mrs. Stella Folsom will hold her
Fall and Winter Millinery Opening
Thursday and Friday of this week.
All are cordially invited.
Millinery Opening
Mrs. Miner will hold her Millinery
Opening Wednesday afternoon and
Thursday and Friday. Every lady
is cordially invited.
Miss Jean S. Stanley, graduate of
the New England conservatory of
Boston will be glad to take pupils
in pianoforte playing for the coming
year. Address 80 Spring St., Tele-
phone 41S-2.
For monument marker or ceme-
terry lettering, write or call up 371-11
]. e. Walker.
More houses, more lots and more
farms for sale. c. E. KIRK.
Diamonds and Wedding Rings.
Blackshaw's Hole in the Wall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-09-30
Day of Prayer For Peace.

Our noble minded and peace low
ing President has issued a proclama-
ton making next Sunday "a Day OF
Prayer for Peace" and requesting all
God-fearing citizens to assemble in
their several places of worship. That
proclamation makes a noble appeal
to all Americans and our President
needs to feel in these troubled days
that we are giving him our moral
support in his desire and purpose to
promote peace and good will among
the nations. Let US all of whatso-
ever creed or sect find our way next
Sunday morning to our houses OF
worship and there join our prayers
and meditations for the promotion
of the Kingdom of God among the
nations of the earth.
The Churches of st. Johnsbury