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The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
rain IS FALLING.


A light rain began falling early this
morning at Topeka and is general as
far west as Dodge City, according to
the Santa Fe reports. The forecast
calls for snow or rain tonight and
Thursday, and the local conditions in
dicate that the precipitation will con-
tinue all day at least. The wind Is
from the northeast-a threatening d.
rection.
Sunny Flora, the local wealth er
man, said this morning that an inch
and a half of rain would be a fine
thing for the farmers and it was his
guess that the rain or snow will at
least give the ground a good soaking.
1T looks like a rainy SPELL" he said.
Every local indication points to
rain"
There is not expected to be a great
deal Of change in temperature in the
tendency of the mercury will be
downwards. The shippers forecast:
Protect thirty-six hour shipments
north against temperature OF twenty
degrees; east twenty to twenty-five: j:
west and south twenty-five to thirty
The rainfall up to ten o'clock this
morning was .06 Of an inch.
May Change to Snow.
The rain continued falling this af-
ternoon 1t is light and just the thing
for the wheat. The precipitation up to
l o'clock was % of an inch. There has
been little change in temperature to-
day. The highest temperature on this
date in q years was 6S degrees in
1913. and the lowest was seven below in
1903 The wind was IL miles an hour
this afternoon from the northeast. The
rain may change to snow at any time.
Tho hourly readings.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
WILSON IN 4 HURRY.


Washington, Feb. 1S.-President Will
son sent for Chairman Clark Of the in
terstate commerce commission today
and they conferred for half an hour.
Mr.. Clark declined to say what had
been discussed. but it was said at the
White House that the president ex-
pressed a deep interest in an early de-
cision ON the application of the eastern
railroads for freight rate increases.
Chairman Clark is known to be Of the
opinion that II the railroads will finish
submitting their side of the case
promptly. a decision Will be forthcom-
ing soon. The recent re-suspensions of
the proposed rates until September IL.
does not prevent the commission from
granting an increase at any time be-
fore that date. :.
While President Wilson has told call
ers he has his own views on the rate
problem he would not express them
while the case was before a quasi
judicial body. He L. known to regard
IN early decision - important.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
The Alaska Railroad Bill Is
Expected to Pass
At an Early Date and With
Little Opposition.
ONLY ONE AMENDMENT so FAR
House Accepts Senate Measure
With But Slight Change.
President Wilson Approves
and viii Sign 1t.

Washington, Feb. 18.-Detailed
consideration Of the Alaskan railroad
bill was resumed in the house today
with administration leaders confident
that a final vote was near at hand.
Debate on the measure has been
closed and the reading for amend
many hours. So far only one change
the senate The single amendment
adopted was offered by Republican
Leader Mann and would empower the
president to either lease the Alaskan
road after it is built or have it Oper-
ated by the government. With this
exception the measure is expected to
go to conference between the two
houses without material alteration.
The bill under which the govern
ment would build 1000 miles of rail-
road from the Alaskan coast to the
interior, is heartily approved by the
president and he is expected to sign 1t
as soon as it reaches the White
House.
President Wilson told Representa-
tive Underwood, the Democrat house
leader, today that members could be
assured of his own support for the
Alaska bill. Reports have recently
been circulated that the president
was opposed TO II. Inc Panama Ca0al
tolls repeal was also discussed at
length by the president with Mr.. I'm
derwood, but the majority leader de-
clined to say anything about his con-
ference. He was unwilling also to
say whether he would vote for OF
against repeal of the exemption
clause.
President Wilson explained his
views to the Democratic leader and
Mr.. Underwood explained his ideas to
the president, but no conclusions
were reached. Whether legislation
would be started in the house at this
session was said to be uncertain
Mr. Underwood did not agree with the
presidents position but did not make
public what he thought about it OF
what his course would be.
The president told Mr.. Underwood
he considered international phases OF
the tolls question more important thar
the mere question Of reversing q do
mestic policy. He emphasized his
view of the necessity for show OF
good faith by the United States on Its
treaty obligations.
The president had other conferences
on the tolls questions with Senators
James and Hollis. He was reported tc
have said he was asking congress te
reverse itself becausehe thought such
action important to the foreign policy
of the United States.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
SENT INTO EXILE.
Deposed President of Peru Is Banish-
ed From the Country.

Lima, Peru, Feb. 1S.-Guillermo
Billinghurst. deposed president of
Peru, was sent into exile TO-DAY to-
gether with his son George and his
minister Of the interior. Don Gonzalo
TiradO.
At midnight the fallen chief was
taken from the prison, where he had
February 1, and transported under
military escort to the port of Callao,
about six miles away. where he and
his two companions were placed on
board the Peruvian cruiser Lima The
war vessel weighed anchor at o'clock
in the morning and left for Panama.
1t is stated that the majority of the
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
NOBODY IS BUYING.
Chicago's Municipal Market Opens
Without . Customer.

Chicago, Feb. 18.-Chicago's unem-
ployed did not flock today to the OPEN
ing of the municipal market which
was to sell groceries at cost. Up to 8
o'clock there had not been q single
customer though beans were priced at
3k cents a pound instead of Z cents;
soap at 3h a bar; rice at ~ a pound
instead Of 6; bacon at IT pound.
rolled oats cents a pound and canned
goods at cents.
First customers will not be Ques-
toned as to whether they have en-
ployment, according to County Agent
Never Later he said, purchasers
would be investigated.
Peruvian congress will refuse to au-
thorize the assumption of the presi-
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
BACK IN HER PALACE.
Queen LII Enters Former Home for
| First Time in 20 Years.

Honolulu, Feb. 18.-For tie first time
since her government was overthrown
20 years ago, former Queen Liliuokalani
entered yesterday the old palace. her
former home.
The building il now the territory's
capitol and on the grounds in front Of
1t 1000 persons participated in dance
to celebrate the opening of a weeks
carnival.
From time to time az the exercises
proceeded, the queen was seen to wipe
tears from her eyes but In giving out
statement for publication she said
she had enjoyed the occasion and re-
1oiced over Hawai1's prosperity.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
NOW IT IS B0TkIN
Penitentiary Warden Will Run
for q. 8. Senate.
Announces Candidacy From
Lansing Today.

Lansing. Kan. Feb. 1S.-Jeremiah
D. Botkin, warden of the Kansas state
penitentiary. today announced his
candidacy for United States senator
on the Democratic ticket.
Two considerations impel the an
nouncement Of my candidacy" said
BOtkin.
''The first is the large number of
men and women who have requested
me to do SO. The second is my de-
sire to participate in the Washington
program of constructive legislation
now in process Of accomplishment
Mr.. Botkin's residence is at Win
field, Kan. He was at one time con-
gresham from the Third district.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
CASTILLO IS CAUGHT.
Bandit Is Arrested by D. S. Troops in
New Mexico.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 18.-Maximo
Castillo, the Mexican bandit, charged
with responsibility for the Cumbre
tunnel disaster, in which ten Ameri-
cans and forty-one others lost their
lives. has been captured thirty-eight
miles south of Hachita, N. NJ, by
American troops. This information
was conveyed to General Hugh L.
Scott, commandant at Fort Bliss, in
an official telegram from Captain
White. Ninth United States cavalry.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
BIG MASONIC DAY
Important Sessions of Grand
Lodge of Masonry.
Grand Master Cole and Chan.
cellOr Strong Speak.
TOOK OVER NOVELTY THEATER
One Thousand Visitors Given
Special Performance.
Election of Officers at Con.
clave Tomorrow.
TOOK OVER NOVELTY THEATER

The thousand or more delegates to
the statewide meetings Of the Masons
Of Kansas filled Representative hall
for the big day of the ffty-eighth an
nual communication Of the grand lodge
A. F. & A. M. this morning. This Is
the main event of Masonic week In
Topeka and the representatives of more
than 400 lodges in the state comprising
a membership of 10000 are in the capi-
tai city.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

dency by Roberto e. L1eguia, first vice
president, who IL nov on the way to
New York from England. It Is said
such action In his part would cause
further revolution and state OF an
archy in Peru. DIR. Jose Pardo, who
was president Of Peru from 1904 to
1908. is reported to Intend returning
to Peru in order to unity the various
elements of the Civil party, but with
out any idea of trying to return to
power.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

In the annual address of the grand
master, Elrick c. Cole, Of Great Bend,
this morning it was shown that in the
last year there has been an increase
of 1886 members of the Masonic bodies
of the state, making q total OF l0,666
in Kanses. In the last year 542 Ma
sons have died, according to the re-
port of the committee on neurology to-
day. In the last year charters have
been granted to lodges in Lothian, Wa
karusa, Benedict, St. Francis. Ken
sington and HugOton.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18
WRIT IS DENIED.
Supreme Court Refuses Habeas Cor
pus to Mother Jones.

Denver. Colo. Feb. 1S.-The state
supreme court today denied the Pc
tition for writ of habeas corpus, filed
by ''Mother,' Jones, a military pris-
oner In the southern Colorado coal
field. Two of the seven justices dis
sented
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

Reno, Feb 1s-An earthquake occur
red here at 1918 a. m. today. The
shock was violent and lasted about
three seconds. The direction was from
southeast to northwest
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

Rain or snow tonight and Thurs
day: colder Thursday.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

c. Hunter Raine, president of the
Mercantile bank of Memphis, Tenn.
who has confessed to the theft of over
q million of the banks money. fears
violence at the hands of some of the
crazed depositors of his bank. He will
not attempt to secure bail for this
reason. 1t is believed that the de-
positors will not realize rs cents on
the dollar.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-18

At 2 O'Clock this afternoon the an
nual grafton was given by Frank
Strong, chancellor of the university at
Lawrence. This ora.ion lasting %
minutes was one of the finest speeches
ever heard by a grand lodge meeting
CONTINUED on Page Six.)
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08

side of this. If the creek were
Strengthened land that has re-
Gently been selling at from $3.50
to $1,000 per acre would be worth
from $1,000 up. This may seem
rather stretched" to some, how
ever, it will be considered a con
servative estimate by those peo-
pie that know the land The Ozan
bottom is so fertile that every
available piece of land will be till
ed, thus making a continuous
chain of farms on either nix.
This. Of course, would relieve the
unhealthfUl condition by making
producing lands Of what is now
bOgs and mosquito harbOrs. Be
cause of the late overhows and
early frosts, the season is short
for the bottom farmer and limits
him to corn and cotton land only
a half crop of these) but with this
condition relieved he would be an
early planter, thereby insuring
better crop. And, toe, he could
raise alfalfa which is so we'll
adopted to that soil that it viii
produce bountifully. 1 believe
you will agree with me that if we
can manage the Ozan creek it will
greatly enhance the value Of the
lands about it and improve the
general health of our country.
Are these worth our attention?
How can we keep this stream
from overaowing? The cause of
these high waters may be attrib-
uted to the crookedness and OBJ
structioDs of the stream. These
hindrances retard the flow of the
water both by obstructing and
causing ittogO many unnecessary
miles. This could be remedied
at a comparative small cost. Our
government is continually cater
ing to the wants of the people, and
where there is such a great need
as this case, our plea viii not
fall on deaf ears if we sound the
cry i'm earnest. Let's hear from
some more that are interested in
this great enterprise.
r.. r. WOOD.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
WASHINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES

The large and enthusiastic
crowd present at the rendition of
the program last Friday evening
by the music and primary pupils
showed their appreciation b V
their warm greeting and hearty
cheers. In the opinion of all who
were present the concert was a
decided success. and Miss Bouldin
and Mrs. Old have received many
fattering compliments for the
pains taken in preparing the pro
gram and in drilling the students.
The society rendered no ,ro-
gram last week as the regular
time was taken for the decoration
of the stage for t1e concert.
Mr.. King, photographer from
Nashville came down Friday
afternoon and tooz pictures ofthe
different departments of t h c
school; also the Baby Show"
Proofs have been received and
they are real good
To the High Scapol Mr.. Ramsey
Las added a teachers normal
course, to be helu in the after
Moons after sch1d hours. The
course is designed especially for
those who are going to take the
county examination in June with
a view of teaching in the rural
schools this summer. Anyone
wishing a course of this kind will
be welcomed to t'us class.
Frank Wolff, a aember of the
Freshman class, vas absent the
first part of the week visiting his
grandparents in Murfreesboro,
who were seriously wounded in
the storm last week. He reports
that they are improving nicely.
LOTTIE GILBERT.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
HOPE

Hope, May 6.-Jasper Towns
ley, who lives at the Battlefield,
slipped and broke his shoulder
while playing baseball.
A. L. Black was leading a calf
to the pasture when the animal
wheeled and ran in another di-
rection, tangIing Mr.. Blacks in
deX finger in the rope with the
result that the finger was almost
torn off
Mrs. Heryey is having quite an
addition built to her home.
With the death Of Mrs. George
Taylor in Washington, d. c., the
last Of her generation Of the ante
bellum period has passed away.
She was sanaccomplished lady, and
was the one to have the honor Of
presenting the flag to the Hemp
stead Rifles, the first company
from Washington, Ark, to goout
to serve in the war between the
states, leaving in 1861
"A severe wind and rain storm
swept this city Monday afternoon
doingconsiderable damage. Three
large plate glass windows were
blown out of the Hope Furniture
Co. store building, a tree was
blown across a house, and an.
other small house was lifted from
Its blocks, and a good deal of
damage was done TO shade trees.
Streams in this vicinity were out
of banks and a good deal of dam
age resulted from overflow.
Sims Cornelius Of Idabell, Ok,
is visiting relatives and friends
in this city.
Crit Stuart of Columbus visi-
ted Hope this week
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
TELLS OF EARLY
DAYS IN COUNTY
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
NUMEROUS
YOUTH BECAME A HERO
In Killing Panther--Mistakes
The Big Cat For Yel-
low Dog

In 1867 JnO WeStmoreland lived
on the old Jimmie Reeves place.
near Liberty camp groundEon the
road from Washington to Fulton.
A youth-an orphan boy-named
Green Berry, made his homewith
Westmoreland Green was about
thirteen or fourteen years old and
small to his age. | think he'waS
a nephew of Westmoreland. The
boy was the proud owner of SOW
and pigs. They ran in the range
near Liberty and the SOW had her
bed in a briar patch in the edge of
an old field. One cloudy evening
Green went out to feed.the swine
and took his uncle's gunwith him,
as ne had been told that a large
yellow dog had been seen near the
sow's bed. " When Green
arrived at the edge of the old field
ne took a stock path that led near
the sow's home. just as he came
near he saw the big yello dog
as he thought-trying ~ catch
one of the pigs. the SOW defending
her young as best she could. The
youth came up on the opposite
side of the briar patch and caught
sight of the tawny fellow, firing
upon him and killing him instant
ly When he approached his dead
dog ne discovered it was bige
cat. The panther was very large
and his hide was on exhibition at
Cheatham, Green & Co.'S store at
Washington foralong time. Green
Berry was quite a hero in the es-
timation of his young friends, and
older Caes tO0.--
JAS. w. ELLIS.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
HELD ON BUR-
GLARY CHARGE
STORE AT CROSSROADS
S
ENTERED BY BURGLARS
Three Arrests Made In Con-
nectiOn With The
Burglary

Green Calvin, Mann McElroy
and Cornelius Calvin, who live
west of this city, were examined
before Esq. Baker Wednesday on
a charge of burglary and grand
larceny in breaking into "a store
belonging to W. 6. Griffin, at the
Washington and Fulton and Hope
and Columbus crossroads. The
former was discharged, but the
other two, negro boys of about
seventeen, were bound over to
await the action of the grand jury.
The proof went to show that
Mr.. Griftin's store was broken
into Saturday night, the burglar
carrying away numerous articles
such as canned goods, cheese,
underwear, and numerous other
items, totaling something over
$1,000 These articles were found
Sunday in a shack at Green Cal
wins where Mann McElroy and
Cornelius Calvin were sleeping
A watch, which was also missing
from the store, was later found
ON Cornelius.
Green Calvin Claimed to know
absolutely nothing about the bur
glary and the evidence failed to
connect him with it.
The stolen goods were found
under a bed in which both the ac-
cused boys had been sleeping and
the evidence pointed strongly to
their guilt.
Bond for each was placed at
S25O.OO.
The state aas fepEeseHte3 ba
Steve Carrigan Jr. and the de
fensc by Etter & Monroe.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
EVERYTHING A NAN NEEDS
$iComplete Shaving Outfit ST
30 Articles 40

To advertise our UNIVERSAL
SHAVING OUTFIT and Uniyer-
sal products we will for a limited
time only, send this well worth
$500 Shaving Outfit for S1.OO.
We sell our products to the con
sumer direct and therefore you
save all agents profits, which as
you know are very large.
! Hollow Ground Razor
/ sin. Lather Brush
Razor Strop, Canvas Back
/ Nickel Easel Back Miro
33-in. Barber Towel
1 Bar Shaving Soap
1 Box Talcum Powder
! Decorated China Mug
/ Aluminium Barber Comb
/ Bristle Hair Brush.
Agents need not write.
Each outfit packed in neat box
S10O. Coin or money order, pos
tage IOc extra, 17t12.
Universal Products Co.,
Dayton, Ohio
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
EpErLondon Tango Necklace
/ NLL Evelyn ThaW" Bracelet

These two beautiful pieces of
popular iewelry are the craze
among society women in New
York and the largest cities. They
are neat and elegant gold finished
article that will gladden. the heart
of every girl or woman, no mat
ter how young or old. Very Styl-
ish and attractive.
OUR FREE OFFER. We are
advertising Spearmint Chewing
Gum and desire to place d big box
of this fine, healthful gum in ey-
cry home. 1t SweetGnS the breath
-whitens the teeth ;,lG aid, Gi-
gestion. 1t is refreshirc and
pleasing to all. To everyone send
ing us but soc and five stamps to
cover shipping costs we viii ship
a box of 20 regular SC packages
of the Spearmipt Gum and in
cIude the elegant Tango" neck
lace and Evelyn Thaw" bracelet
absolutely free.
This offer is for short time on
ly. Not more than two orders to
one party. Dealers not allowed
to accept this.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
DRAWS FEDERAL PENSION

Austin Waters of Columbus is
one of the few colored men in this
county who draw a pension from
the United States government.
Uncle Austin was a musician in
the Federal army when boy, and
he now draws a pension of S17.00
per month, which increases as he
grows older until 1929, when, if
he should be living, he will draw
$1,000 per month.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
Dull Feeling Swollen Hands and
Feet due to Kidney Trouble

Your kidneys need help when
your hands and feet thicken, swell
up, and you feel duh and sluggish.
Take Foley Kidney Pills. They
are tonic stimulating n d
strengthening, and restore your
kidneys to healthy, normalaction.
Try Them. Ady't.
Sold here at Colds
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of thank
ing the good people Of Washing-
ton for assistance and kind at
ten-ions shown during the brief
illness and subsequent death of
ourinfant son, and to assure them
that these efforts are highly ap-
preciated
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. McMonigle.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
WIND STORM
SWEEPS COUNTY
DOING CONSIDERABLE
DAMAGE
LIGHTNING KILLS COLT
House Near Town Is Blown
From BlOckS-Damage
In Hope

On Monday afternoon a heavy
wind and rain storm, accompanied
by lightning, swept most sections
of the county, doing considerable
damage. Timber and fencing was
blown down in many sections and
reports are made of some fruit
being DESTROYED.
A Tenant house on the Jim
Pryor farm, near town, was lifted
from the Blocks and blown sew
eral feet. The house was built
this year
A fine colt belonging to E. w.
Smith of the Jal1ajones neighbor-
hood was killed by lightning. Mr..
Smith had fastened the colt and
mare up in the stable, and on go
ing to see about them after the
storm, found the colt dead and
the mare at its side uninjured. A
shivered plank on the wall of the
stable was the only sign left by
the lightning, as no marks we're
made on the colt.
AT Hope one residence was
blown from its blocks and tree
was blown across another. Sew
eral plate glass windows in the
building of the Hope Hardware
Co. were blown out.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
Helps Kidney end Bladder Trouble
Everybody Satisfied

Everywhere people are taking
Foley Kidney Pills, and are so sat
ISL : they urge others to take
them also. A. T. Kelly, Mcintosh
Ala, says: " | recommend them
to all who suffer from kidney
troubles and from backache, for
they are fine" Best thing you
can take for backache, weak back
and rheumatism. Adv't,
On sale here at Colds.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
A Stubborn Cough Is Wearing and Risky

Letting a stubborn cough hang
on" in the spring is risky. Foleys
Honey and Tar Compound heals
raw inllamed surfaces in the
throat and brOnchiaitub ubes-malles
sore, weak spots sound and whole
stops stubborn, tearingcoughs.
Refuse substitutes. Advt.
Sold here at Colds.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
A TIME SAVER.

''What advantage do you claim for
the reference book which you have
bought?"
81 never knew of another book
from which one could find out so
quickly what it does not contain. >
Buffalo Express.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
Special Hosiery
Offer
Guaranteed Wear Ever hosiery for
Men and Tomen
LADIES' SPasiaL ofier

For Limited Time Only
Six pair of our finest Soc value
ladies' guaranteed hose in black
or tan colors with written guar
antee, for S1.OO and five stamps
fol. DOSfIpp
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
Feel Dull and Sluggish? Start Your
Liver to Working

1t beats all how quickly Foley
Cathartic Tablets liven your liver,
overcome constipation make you
feel lively and active again. J. l..
Mcknight, FIT. Worth, Tex, says:
MY disagreeable symp tom 5
were entirely removed by the
thorough cleansing Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets gave me-" They're a
wonder. Adv't.
For sale at Colds Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1914-05-08
A Painless Headache

Is there such a thing as painless
headache, painless neuralgia, or
painless rheumatism ? Hunt 5
Lightning Oilwill make the pain
go away and the suffering cease.
That's .whyHunt's Lightning Oil
is so popular and praised so much
Ask your druggist.