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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
BY THE Referendum.
Socialists Will Choose Their Candidate
. for President in 1915.

Chicago, Jan. s-Presidentia! and other
leading candidates of the Socialist party
in 1916 VIA be nominated by referendum dnn
termined. by a mail referendum. just
completed and announced today. by Wal
ter Langfersiek, executive secretary OF
the party. The proposition carried BY
four to one, the executive secretary said.
i e party convention will be held, how
ever. to adopt platform. In case the
referendum gives no one candidate a suf-
ficiencv of votes. it will .e continued be
tween the two leaders until a nomination
Is made. Original nominations will be
made by local party organizations. Under
the new plan voters are instructed as fol-
lows:
The call for nominations shall be made
on the first day of November Of the year
preceding the national election. Forty
days shall be allowed for nominations,
fifteen for receptions and destinations
and sixty for the referendum. Each nomi-
nee shall receive ten or more nominations
from ten or more locals before his name
snail be placed on the ballot. A majority
ballot shall be necessary to elect. In
case no candidate receives q majority on
the first ballot, then the two names re,
ceiving the highest number OF votes shall
Immediately be submitted to a second
refer ndum. sixty days time to be given
for same
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
RICBY HOLDS over
Democrats Appointment De-
layed for q Month.
Meanwhile Postmaster Rodgers
Will Stay in Office.

The confirmation of William o. Rigby
as postmaster of Topeka has not yet
been confirmed and he will probably
not go into office until February l.
A. K. Rodgers, postmaster for the
past eight years, will hold over until
Mr.. Rigby receives his commission from
the president. The term of Rodgers
was officially over January 1. Mr.. Rig
by's appointment was sent to the senate
by President Wilson, after recommen-
dation by Senator Thompson. That was
just before the Christmas adjournment
and the senate took no formal action
on the matter.
The members CT congress have not
convened yet for their short spring
session but when they do Rigby's
nomination will undoubtedly be con-
frmed. After that, he will furnish
bond for the responsibility of the Of
flee and the bond will be sent to WASH
ington. He will then receive his COM
mission signed ~ the president.
II Rigby takes the office on Feb. 1,
he will find that the office is in the
finest condition possible. A report of
the receipts and expenditures of the
office for the past year is completed
and the report filed at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
PANIC IN KISSES!
Hundreds Of Topeka Girls
Frightened Over Smallpox.
Young Man, Virgil Day, Found
by City Health Officers.

A large number Of young women In
Topeka would like to know II they
should be fumigated. New Years
eve hundreds of them kissed young
men goodnight. (Shocking!)
Here's the trouble.
Yesterday afternoon the State Jour-
nal published an account OF a young
man who visited the city hall for In
spection for smallpox. When told he
had the disease, he was much alarmed
for the welfare of his sweetheart
whom he had kissed good night the
evening before, or early in the morn
ing at the termination Of watch
party" ~
Because everybody got excited over
the young mans presence. the city
health officers hustled him off to the
detention hospital without first secur-
ing his name.
A lot Of young women. who had
been kissed, read the account ana
wondered. The more they thought
about 1t, the more they became alarm
ed, and yesterday afternoon and even
ing. and beginning early again this
morning, Sanitary Sergeant Ramsey
was kept busy answering telephone
calls from anxious young women who
wanted more details of the unsanitary
kissing episode.
To quiet the alarms of the young
women and to save time for himself
Mr.. Ramsey soon secured the name
of the smallpox victim. and to save
himself further Inconvenience, and to
relieve the anxiety Of Topeka's kissing
population, he wants the name pub
lished. The young man who engaged
in the dangerous kissing is Virgil Day
and he has been living at 1908 East
Sixth street.
"Come to think about it, wouldn't
it be an embarrassing job for the SAN
itary department il we had to Quaran-
tine every young woman who was kiss
ed on New Years night" Illuminated
Mr.. Ramsey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
.HALIOWELL LOSES OUT
Application for Habeas Corpus Writ
Denied Aged Man.

H. B. Hallowelrs application for writ
of habeas corpus was denied today by
Judge A. w. Dana. The efforts of J. J.
Schenck. who has plead eioquently for
two months, were unsuccessful. The first
decision handed down by Judge Dana this
morning was q denial Of the Halloweli
writ.
Attorney schenck asked time to file an
appeal. The case will go to the supreme
court. During its pendancy the old man
will not be confined In prison. It il pos
sible he will not live to see the granting
or refusal of his last appeal.
Hailowell was charged with selling half
q pint Of whisky. arrested. tried. and
found guilty by Police Judge Huron. He
was fined $500. and sentenced to 60 days
for selling liquor; the sentence was dupn-
Gated on the charge of keeping and main
taini--g nuisance.
His application for parole was refused.
Mr. Schenck asked for a writ OF habeas
corpus. The case has been in the district
court since November s. The attorney
based his plea on the fact Of the old
mans failing health. Hallowell is "A years
old. and. according to physicians, in q
critical condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
KING Will STOP IT.
Ruler of 1umania to Take Action on
Persecution Of Jews.

London. Jan. liking Charles OF
Roumania has resolved to alleviate ex-
listing conditions of the Rumanian
Jews. Today he informed leaders of the
Jewish movement that he hSd reached
this decision but said he must first
come to an understan ding with the leg
islative bodies.
Persecution Of the 100000 Jews in
RumaEia. mas given rise to discus
sions in various parliaments of Europe
and also in congress, at Washington
On the last occasion on which it was
brought forward in the Austrian parlia-
ment. on December IL. Count Won
Berchthold. the foreign minister, said
there was no likelihood Of foreign DOW
ers taking any direct action in the mat
ter. which was regarded as purely q
domestic one for Rumania.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
BOY USED GASOLINE.
doe Deeand Painfully Burned Trying
to Revive . Fire.

Joe Dezand, q boy Is years old, was
painfully burned this morning while try
Ing to start fire with gasoline He was
trying to burn some wooden splintefs In
the rear OF the yard on the northeast corr
ner OF Crane and Lake streets. His first
attempt to start the fire was not success
revive the blaze. A sudden explosion Of
the gas caused the gasoline in the can to
explode.
He was bad burned about tho limbs
and hands His face and hair vas slight
" scorched. He never lost conscicusnesA
HIS father. ice DeSand. sr.. was chop
son was badly injured until a nefghbor
woman discovered his condition He was
then taken into the house. where ener-
gency treatmept was rendered until =
physician could be called. He WIN BE
taken to ST. Francis hoGDeen1 1ee treat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
LAWYERS FEE 3 CENTS
G. b. Little Of Olathe Receives Record
Price for Services.

Olathe, Jan. 3.-What is believed to
be the smallest fee ever received by
an attorney was received in a letter by
c. B. Little of Olathe, Kan. this week
from farmer living near that city.
Little opened his mail one morning
and found a piece of paper on which
was written in pencil scrawl a ques-
ton in law for him to- answer.
Wrapped in another paper was a
nickel. Out of this nickel Little was
expected to buy a postage stamp. The
remaining three cents was profit. He
answered the question and will keep
the nickel as souvenir.
Little is candidate for a member
ship OF the supreme court Of his state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
FIGHT over SIGNATURE
Forgery Hinted in Long Squabble Over
Gordon VIII.

Although the defense in the Allen-Gor-
don case claims 1t does not charge Judge
Allen with forgery, the case seems to
have narrowed down to the question Of
who signed Mrs. Jennie Gordon's name
to the attorneys contract. A large photo
graph of the autograph Mrs Gordon ad-
mts and the one she denies, is on ex-
.libition in the first division of the dig
trict court.
The case has dragged along for two
weeks. The attorneys expected to COM
plete 1t in four days. 1t was started
Monday: December p.
Expert evidence was introduced Friday
afternoon and this morning. Sam Zim-
norman. w. w. Bowman, Clarence Bow
man, Richard Thomas, L. H. Hausam.
that the signature attached to the judges
contract was not written by Mrs. Gordon.
The attorneys arguments will be made
next Monday. The case will go to the
jury next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
FERRIS IS ANNOYED.
Objects to the Governments Interior
ence in Meyer Case.

Big Rapids, Jan. 3.-Governor Fer
ris was disappointed when he learned
today that the department Of justice
ordered Edward j. Bowman, acting
United States district attorney at
Grand Rapids. to Investigate the al
legged deportation Of Charles H. Meyer,
president of the Western Federation
of Miners, from the Calumet copper
mining district.
1T is strange they could not let us
attend to that business" said the gov
ernOr. There is no reason for the
governments taking up that matter.
We are merely waiting for Meyer to
come back and testify
Governor Ferris, much fatigued be-
cause of the events of the last few
weeks. is spending the week end at his
home here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
PROMOTED FAKE Mine
Robert Linn Is Sentenced to Six
Months In Jail.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Robert Linn. GO
years old. a mining promoter, was SEN
fenced today by Judge Mack. in the
federal court, to serve six months in
the house of correction and pay a fine
Of $3.50, for using the mails to defraud.
Linn was charged with fraudulently
representing mining property he was
promoting. to be worth $25,00O.0 600. The
government declared that the property
was worth but a few thousand dollars
and that Inns title to 1t was Ques-
tionable.
Il sympathize with the defendant be-
cause of his age" said Judge Mack,
but the country Is rife with such
schemes to defraud and the government
must stop Them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
ARRESTS HIS SONS.
Patrolman Runs i'm Three of Them for
Fighting in Home.

Kansas City. Jan. 3.-Three stalwart
sons of p. p. Fitzpatrick, patrolman.
arrested by their father, charged with
fighting while dining under the parental
roof, appeared in police court here to-
day.
IT had a day on and invited the boys
to dinner" Fitzpatrick said, facing the
three sons-Leo. Thomas and Charles
all grown. "A row started, they mixed
it, and / had to arrest them.
Thomas and Charles were fined IS
each Leo was discharged on evidence
that he had tried to stop the fight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
DELuGE OF FEATHERS.
City Crematory Belches Forth Filth
and Covers District

Because the man in charge of the
city crematory plant, at the foot OF
Jackson street. failed to reduce the
draft when lot Of chicken feathers
and paper and other light materials
were thrown into the furnace to be
burned, people living and doing busi-
ness in that district made complaint
today.
The buoyant garbage was sucked
skyward by the draft and then settled
in the neighborhood. Commissioner
Porter issued orders that will stop the
nuisance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03

of regulations approved by the re-
serve bank organization committee,
declaring the boards of directors Of
the banks had accepted the terms of
the new law. The applications in
cluded banks in Cincinnati, Keyser,
West Virginia and Wilmington, N. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
First Legal Applications.

Washington. Jan. 3.-The first legal
applications for membership in the
federal reserve system were received
today at the treasury department.
from IL national banks in the form
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
IRIS THEATER PROGRAM
Every Day Is q Good Day at tn,
Iris.

This afternoon and tonight, The
Count of Monte Cristo.
Monday and Tuesday. The Blind
Sculptor.
Wednesday and Thursday. Kline
macolOr.
Friday and Saturday. David Cop
perfield.
Only the best the novinr r,,4,..
world produces. Coming: MARY picL~
1ord and Owen Moore in Caprice.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03


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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03

Trayei With Ysusn. Auditorium.-
ADV.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
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f. Z d
The wedding Of Miss Dorothy Gail
Guilford, OF Belleville, Wis, and Fred
Paul Collision, Of Carroll. was solemn
ICED this morning at O'clock at St
Mary's church, Rev. ]. J. Fitzpatrick
officiating.
Miss Guiiford wore becoming suit
of kings blue. and carried shower
bouquet Of white sweet peas. The
bride was attended by Miss Rose Sex
ton, OF saltwater. MINI. as maid OF
honor. She was gowned in white ac-
cordian- plated chiffon Miss Ella Van
Zellen, OF Hampton. was the brides
maid and wore gown Of white en-
broidered wolfe. Both carried arm bou-
quets Of pink Killarney roses. Frank L.
Collision Of Carroll. brother of the
groom, was the best man. Mendels-
sohn's wedding march was played by
Fayette c. Barney. OF Hampton. at the
organ. and Miss Marguerite Lewis
violin.
Immediately after the service q we'd
ding breakfast was served at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. D. A. COLLISION. 3o41s
West State street. sister and brother
of the bride and groom. Covers We're
laid for eighteen at a daintily appoint
eu tdDle, WnlcH WdS ueCOTaleu Will
smilax and white roses.
Miss Guilford is daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs c. s. Guilford. OF Belleville
Wis until recently of Platteville. and
former residents of Hampton Mr. Col
lison Is a son of Joseph Collision, of
Carroll Mr.. and Mrs. Collision lief,
this afternoon for an extended trip in
the east and will visit in New York
and Virginia. Upon returning they will
make their home on Il farm near the
old Collision homestead.
Guests who attended the wedding
from out Of the city in addition
to those taking part in the ceremony
included Mrs. G. s. Guilford, Of Belle
Vile. Wis, Mrs. w. B. Barney, OF
Hampton: Charles c. Guilford. OF
Platteville: and Misses May and Nell
Collision and Irene Wolfe, OF Carroll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
RAIN DOES DAMAGE
oownpevr Approaching Cloud Burst
Floods ceustry Near Marietta, State
Center, Lamsills, Luray, and L..
orand-sridsss, Roads and Crops
Damaged.

A rain storm, that In places was
cloudburst flooded parts Of the county
Friday afternoon. doing damage 10
highways, bridges. railroads. and crops
The heaviest rainfall was at Luray.
Lamoille. Marietta. State Center, and
LeGrand. The amount OF the rain that
fell at these places Is not known. but
1t Is estimated to have been several
inches within an hour at Marietta.
Lamoille and Luray. In places wind
accompanied the rain and did some
damage.
In different places near Luray bal
last was washed from the Chicago
Great Western tracks and marooned
laborers in their cars near the scene OF
the washouts. They waded out in the
storm and the track was repaired be-
fore traffic was delayed.
The fresh earth filed into the APP
proaches Of two concrete bridges in the
Lincoln highway near the Greene and
Butler farms, west of the city. was
washed out. The bridges are impass-
able, but they were not damaged.
Damage to other bridges was reported
from northwest of Lamoille and Bangor
township.
Considerable damage to small fruit
and fruit and shade trees was done by
the wind IN the vicinity Of Marietta
AS the passenger train passed over
culvert this morning, while coming to
this city. the culvert settled under the
weight Of the cars. which chung to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
cb,no. Of Bill at orph.um.

A novel vaudeville bill will be the
offering at the Orpheum theater for the
first half of the coming week, opening
Sunday evening. The Frank Mae trio
will be featured. This family has been
appearing in concert work and is pre-
senting a high class entertainment. the
feature of which Is the appearance of
Master Frank, the worlds greatest
hoy violinist, and Miss Mae. the child
wonder pianiste and singer. The act is
in reality a prodigy act. which has won
the admiration of vaudeville audiences
the country over this season.
Emmett Brothers. novelty dancers.
will open the new bill. This team Of
dancers is one of the best on the vaude-
willie stage and their work 10 practically
without an equal
Hilda Orth, singer and pianologue
artist, completes the bill. Miss Ortiz is
a finished artist and has an excep-
tionally fine voice. Orpheum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13

rails. In different places the track had
been flooded with mud and water.
Some hail fell At Luray and ~ Lo-
Grand, and east OF there. very large
hail stones camc with the torrents OF
rain.
Linn creek was out OF Its banks In
the low places during the night, ana
roads near IT, east OF the city, were
covered with water In places today.
The Iowa river came up about ten
inches during the night. At noon It
Was still rising. and even higher water
may be expected. AS rain fell In the
Iowa river valley as far north as Mason
City last night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13

Auto and Motorcycle Owners Arrsstee
For Speeding.
Efrots Of the police department 20
suppress the reckless driving Of motor
vehicles IN the city resulted in three
drivers being arrested and fined In the
police court during the afternoon and
this morning.
r. b. Valentine. . son-in-law o.
Street Commissioner George Herman.
was fined IS and the costs. sl.sS. for
speeding his auto in East Main street.
A,o Jensen was fined IS and the
costs for exceeding the speed limit
with hls car.
Harold c. Clearinghouse, who was
hitting 'er up In Church street. be-
tween Second and Third streets. Ffi-
day evening, was assessed the Costs
$4s5 Evidence against all these driv-
ers was procured by Maurice CUM
mings. who is temporarily on the police
force.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
Card Of Thanks.

We wish. to extend our thanks to the
friends and neighbors ana members Of
tho w. o. W. and especially to Rev.
Mr.. Linn, for their sympathy in the
sickness and death of our beloved hus-
bsnd and father. and Cor the lovely
flowers sent. Mrs. J. B. Dars. Mrs. II.
z. Play, Mr.. Lee Darr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
BUSINESS MEN BACK IT
marshaIItown to Celebrate July -
Last Evening Meeting Of COMMITTEES.
Completed the Arransemsnts-Pony,
Motorcycle, Foot Races, Fireworks,
Balloon Ascensions, on Program.

motorcycle, Foot Races, Fireworks,
Balloon Ascensions, on Program.
Marshalltown will celebrate July 4th
The committee on bands signed a
bration in session in the east court
room last evening completed arrange
ments for financing the celebration.
The cimmittee on bands signed a
contract with the Marshalltown Union
Band and are also negotiating with
other bands out of town. The enter
tainment committee signed articles
with Mr.. Young. the balloon man, for
two balloon ascensions and parachute
leaps, one after night. The committees
are also arranging for a full afternoon
Of amusements, consisting OF novelty,
pony. motorcycle and foot races. etc
The committee on fireworks will meet
with the general committee at 10
o'clock Monday a, M. to complete ar
rangements for purchasing the largest
and most magnificent collection OF fire
works, send a man along to arrange
in Marshall county. u =
The company furnishing the fire
workse, send man along to arrange
and oversees the firing of this magnifi-
CdHI ulSpIdS, tHlS lnSuFeS q display on
Fourth of July night that has never
been surpassed in grandeur The dis
play of fire works alone will be worth
coming many miles to see.
Committee on parade and floats are
arranging with business men, manu-
facturers, fraternal orders. etc. to COM
pete for prizes by participating in the
grand parade at 1890 a. m. Several
bands will assist in making music in
this parade which will march thru main
street down east main to the fair
grounds. After which Rev DR.. Fitz-
patrick will give patriotic address.
The committees have arranged that
everything shall be absolutely free.
There will be no admission charged to
the grounds, amphitheater. nor for any
Of the entertainment. There will be
merry go rounds, shows. stands, of all
description on the grounds.
The street car company will furnish
extra cars and will meet all trains so
that all incoming visitors can ride d.
rect to Fair Grounds.
All committees are working hard to
make this celebration one that will be
an honor to our national emblem Of
liberty, "Old Glory" and they invite
every patriotic citizen TO celebrate with
them. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
a.s;.f.ctien Certain.

The big idea il to satisfy you. when
your clothes need cleaning and press
Ing. Better phone us. we are pleasing
others. why not you? National Wooden
Mills. leaning and pressing depart
ment, ITO East Main. phone SO. II. o.
Can, manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13
PEBBLES ANNUAL ISSUED.
High School Paper, Issued by Pupils.
Creditable Production,

The Pebbles annual. issued by the
pupils Of the high school, is being cir
culated as commencement feature.
The publication is most creditahle, and
the most pretentious ever attempted by
the school. The number is dedicated
to Miss Kathryn l.. Morgan. principal
of the First ward school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13

Air dome band concert-Marshall-
towns large sale pavilion on Eleventh
avenue, north Of fair grounds, Mar
shalltown. Iowa, Friday, June 10, D.
m. The Marshalltown band will furnish
the music during the riding Of pitching
horses. bucking mules and steers, high
Jumping of horses and other tricks, and
potato race on horseback, II you want
to be young again and have good
laugh, come. Airdome will be well
lighted and seated. This entertain
ment will be conducted by Marshall
town people and nothing will be said or
done to offend anyone Children under
s years old. accompanied by parents,
free. Admission Is cents. Ladies' are
especially invited to attend this enter
tainment. Marshalltown Amusement
Company. .. y. n. w
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13

liesnssd 20 We'd.
Edward o. Wclp. farmer. aged IL.
and Teresa p. Kopcl, aged 10. both Of
Haverhill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13

Arnold Daily in Famous Player Ave
reel feature. "The Port OF Missing
Men," tonight. Admission 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-13

A porch il not porch unless
screened. The only durable screen IL
the genuine PEARL" We are sole
agents. Schmidts hardware.