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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
ART GALLERIES CLOSE
Authorities in Charge Are Afraid of
the Suffragettes.

London.- March 11.-Damaging of
the famous VelasQuez painting known
as the "Rokeby Venus in the Ma
tional gallery, by May Richardson. a
notorious militant suffragette. will
prevent American and other tourists
from seeing many of England's art
treasures. during the coming season.
The lord chamberlain today announc-
ed that the state apartments in Wind
sor castle would be closed, until furth-
err orders A similar notice was Is
sued by the trustees of the National
gallery, and of the celebrated Wallace
Art collection.
Kensington Palace and Hampton
court palace, which are visited yearly
by thousands of foreigners, also closed
their doors. and the $2O,0OO,O0O col
lection of Oriental porcelains and
bronzes, bequeathed to South Kensing-
ton museum in 1909. by the late Geo.
Saleing, has been locked up.
The custodians of all public art
treasures were today in a state OF
panic, as heretofore every fresh suf-
fragette demonstration has been fol-
lowed by imitators. There is appre-
hension that other women, armed
with hatchets, may be abroad. Large
forces of special guards have been
placed on patrol duty. in the British
and South Kensington museums.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
LIBRARY BULLETIN.
Re6eeence Departments state library
Issue Booklet ON Ono House Plan.

Perhaps the first booklet ever is
sued which deals exclusively with the
proposed single house state legisla-
ture. has been published by the legis-
lat1ve reference library and Is an ex-
haustive discussion of the new re-
form The book, which contains la
printed pages. comprises q discussion
by widely known writer's and speakers
of the merits of the unicameral and
bicameral legislative systems
The one house legislative plan was
first advocated in Kansas by Governor
Hodges in q special message to the
legislature March 10, 1913. His mes
remaining pages-results Of weeks OF
remaining pages-reeluts of weeks OF
work in the library-give expressions
of public men and women regarding
the proposed changes in legislative
organization, and results Of legislative
reforms in other states. Editorial ex-
tracts. from the Kansas press as at
fecting the Hodges message, comments
in the daily press and monthly maga-
zines either In discussing the Hodges
message or the suggested reform. all
find q place in the new book. Copies
OF this book are now ready for the
mails and may be secured from the
Legislative reference library on appli-
cation.
Not only il the book distinguished
for its thorough discussion of the new
legislative reforms. but is the first
public bulletin to be issued by the
legislative reference library since that
department was established several
years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
FOR BALLOON RACE.
Thirteen Bags VIII Start From Kan.
sas City October 8.

New York. March 11.-Thirteen
balloons are to race from Kansas City
on October next for the Coupa In
ternationale Des Aeronautes. counting
an additional entry just received by
the Aero Club of America from Bel
GUM. The challengers for the inter-
national trophy are France. and Ger
many, with three balloons each, and
Belgium and Austria, with two each.
America, will defend with three bal
loons-the- full numberspermitted un-
der the rules of the contest.
The additional entry from Belgium
arrived in a letter sent to the Aero club
from Brussels. 1t named as the adj
ditional pilot, Ernest de Muyter, who
holds a certificate of the International
Aeronautic federation.
From the Office of the International
Aeronaut;c federation in Brussels the
Aero Club of America today announced
that it had received notice that Tur-
key had formed national aeronautic
organization. which had applied for
admission to the federation. 1t is pro-
bable that the application will be APP
proved at the next conference of the
federation. There are 10 NATIONS al
ready represented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
TURNED OUT IN SNOW
Striking Miners Are Driven From
Shelter Into binding Storm.

Washington. March 11.-Chairman
Foster. of the House mines committee.
which investigated the Colorado coal
mine strike. today received the follow
ing telegram from officers of the Unit
ed Mine Workers union In Colorado:
''Twenty-three militiamen, under
orders of Adjutant General John
Chase, this morning demolished strik-
ers tent colony at Forbes, Colo. men,
women and children are homeless in
q binding snow storm. Inhabitants
of the upper tent colony were ordered
by militiamen to leave their homes
within 48 hours or be deported.''
Mr.. Foster said the committee had
been shocked by conditions in the
strike area.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
WOULD GUST SHERIFF.
Brown County OFFICER Accused o
Murder In Complaint.

The job held by N. T. Moore as
sheriff of Brown county is demanded
today in q letter to Attorney General
John s. Dawson from J. III. Smith of
Hamlin, Kansas. The Hamlin man
wants the state to proceed at once to
Gust Moore and his deputy for the re-
cent killing of a prisoner in the Brown
county Jail. 3
Smiths letter. to the attorney gem
eral is brief but emphatic.
Il demand that the sheriff and un-
der sheriff of Brown county be ousted
from their offices as they are both
charged with murder. Please attend
to this for me-" said Smith.
No custer suit has been filed. Nor
has Attorney General Dawson indi-
Gated that he will file such q suit. The
case against Sheriff Moore is now
pending in the Brown county courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
RICHIE 4 FAvOR|TE.
Will Meet Ad Wolgast in Milwaukee
Thursday Night.

Chicago, March 11.-Willie Richie,
the lightweight champion, who will
meet Ad Wolgast in a ten-round bout
at Milwaukee tomorrow night, COM
pleted his training here today and
will leave tonight for the scene Of the
battle. Richie weighed in today at
1876 pounds, a pound above the figure
he has been engaged to make at 5
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
He asserted he will have no trouble
in making the stipulated weight. Re-
ports from Milwaukee said that VOL
CASTS weight had been announced at
135 pounds. The lightweight cham
pion took a brisk run early today and
wound up his conditioning with a
light workout in gymnasium. He
said he was in the best possible con-
ditiOn. j.
Betting In Chicago favored Richie.
odds at 10 to 6 y being reported. In
Milwaukee the betting is said to be
even. Wolgast's injured thumb
seemed to mdke no difference in the
betting x% <. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
IN UNION SERVICE.
The Greek and Anglican Churches
WIN Get Together.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March ia
unique religious service will take
place in st. John'ss Episcopal church
here tomorrow night. The eastern
orthodox church will join with the
Anglican. No such service has ever
been held in this country. 1t Is said
here that not since A. d. 900. the year
of the Great Schism, have these
churches Joined in q similar service.
The Rev. Father Bantelafef of the
Russian church will be in charge. as
sisted by Archimandrite Rev. Dtony-
sius Papadatos of the Greek orthodox
church. and Bishop c. B. Brewster Of
the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut.
Portions Of the service will be Rus
rian, Greek and English.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
Want COUNTY AGENT


Mankato, March 1.-THE farmers
Of Jewell county have organized a
Farmers Bureau here and expect to
employ a county demonstration agent.
The banks of the county have guaran-
teed the sum of $500 toward the bu-
reau fund and the members of the or
ganization will be expected to raise the
remainder by collecting membership
fees and from, other sources. Vice
presidents in every township in the
county were elected and they will be
expected to solicit membership that
the rolls be brought up to the limit.
Edward C. Johnson of the State
Agricultural college was present and
explained the purposes of the organ
ization and explained the benefits to
be obtained by such. The Agricultural
college will be asked to recommend a
county agent.
The following officers were elected:
John Kimerer. Jewell, presidential E.
Thornburg. Formosa. vice president;
w. r.. Mitchell. Mankato, secretary.
and VIM. A. MattsOn, Jewell, treasurer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
EDDIE CIC0TTE SIGNS.
Federal Claim Major Leaguers Ask
for Contracts.

Chicago. March 11.-Eddie Cicotte.
pitcher for the Chicago Americans
has signed a new contract, 'At one of
the largest salaries paid a pitcher in
the American league" according to a
message received today from Sacra-
mento, where the White Sox were to-
day. Cicotte had been "holdout.'
Eleven big league players have tele-
graphed President Gilmore asking for
a chance to join the Federals, accord
ing to a dispatch from Shreveport
Among them are four Of the Boston
Americans and players on the Chicago
Federal team are quoted as saying
they are Wagner. Lewis, Collins and
Leonard. 1t was understood the Fed
eral league refused to accede to Wag-
ner's demands. which were for $500
a year. Collins reported terms may
be accepted, it was said, and il so he
will be signed for the Brooklyn team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
Cash FOR BRIDGES
Shawnee County Needs $4,000
to Repair Spans.
1elan Arch Copings Are Rapid
~ Rotting Alvey

There are ISL bridges worth $780,
900 in Shawnee county. Walter J.
Arnold. county engineer, has a plan to
spend like sum in improving them.
He could do it. Records show that the
county spent $24.979,$3 for improve
ment and maintenance in 1912. $41.-
1850 in 1913. Expenses increase
with the efficiency Of the spans. The
county needs $4,000 to put Its bridges
in good shape before the 1914 report
10 made. kt
Twenty years ago when the board
of county commissioners decided to
build a bridge, 1t summoned common
laborers and bought quantity OF
wood and lime mortar. The county,
according to law, must build the span.
the township the approach. The COM
missioners erected the span in the
middle of the river. The bridge was
bounded by water on the north, south.
east and west. An airship or boat
must be used in reaching it from the
land. The county surveyed the work
in satisfaction. and observed to the
township, Get busy. Here's your
bridge. Build the approach
Since the law creating the office of
county engineer went into effect in
1909. conditions are different Only
steel and concrete bridges are built.
Skilled labor is employed.
In considering the work to be done
this year, exclusive of the four big
bridges. contract for which may be
let next Friday. County Engineer Ar
mold declared he was considering re-
questing an appropriation of $4,000
toward strengthening the Melan arch
bridge, completed several years ago
at a cost Of 100000. The copings
are rotting away. Unless the struc-
ture is repaired, its condition in time
will be dangerous.
The oldest bridge in the county is
over Six-Mile creek on the Burlingame
road in Williamsport township. 1t
was built in 1871.
In Shawnee county are 16 creeks
recurring bridges with 40 to 70 foot
spans, and six creeks requiring bridges
with 70 to 14O foot spans. The five
steel structures over the Kansas river
are from ], 200 to 1910 feet in length.
In Topeka township alone are As
bridges over the Shunganunga, Butch
err. Martin, Deer and Kaw.
The policy Of high efficiency main
tanned by this county in regard to
bridges makes it necessary for Engi-
neer Arnold to spend half his time
puzzling with pad and pencil over the
CONTINUOUS line of bridges being built
and improved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

for the repeal of the ordinance have
failed to produce results. Now the OPP
ponents of the bond issue have asked
the court for writ of mandamus
compelling the city to either repeal the
ordinance or to submit the new ordi-
nance to a vote of the people for their
approval. Under the. temporary writ is
sued today, the city of Pratt must
show cause for failing to observe the
demands in the petition sand the NUM-
cipal officials will be given hearing
March 81 when the case Is called for
final disposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
GAS IA CENTS GALLON
Topeka Motor Car Company Makes
Special Rate.

Good news for the motorists comes
in the announcement of F. NJ. Drake,
proprietor of the Topeka Motor Car
company. to the effect that beginning
tomorrow morning he will reduce the
price Of gasoline from 90 cents to IA
cents per gallon. This is exactly the
same high grade Of gasoline as has
been sold regularly at filling stations
for 20 cents.
This special price is being made on
cash basis and to encourage motorists
to bring their auto needs and troubles
to the Topeka Motor Car company,
1O6-S-1O East Tenth avenue.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
Other Items

Sal Soda. 9 lbs. for. ............. 1Oc
Lighthouse Cleanser. equal to the
10c cleansers. can. ....... SC
Wheat Germ. equal to Cream Of
Wheat in quality and at about
n the price-6-fb sack. 25c
Evaporated Peaches, 12Hc grade,
1b. ................. .1Oc
Hominy, good quality, 4 large cans Csc
Salmon, tall 1Oc cans,-2 cans 80. Use
Flour, High Patent, Regal or
Queen of Tampa, 4S-lb. sacks Silt
Rice, whole grain, lbs. ....... &c
Hams. VOLTS Sunflower, lb.,.. l6c
Breakfast Bacon, sugar cured, ID. zoe
Ivory Soap, 1Oc size, for. .. .15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
TROUBLE At PRATT.
Waterworlks Fight Goes to the su
preme court.

Petition for an alternative writ OF
mandamus to compel the city COM
missioners of Pratt to repeal or SUBJ
init to a vote Of the people an ordi-
nance for the voting Of $4,000 worth OF
waterworks bonds, was fled this after
noon In the supreme court The writ
is made returnahle March n
Z, Several weeks ago the Pratt city
commission adopted an ordinance for
the issuance OF $4,000 worth of muni..
cipalwaterworks bonds Petitions asking
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
II lbs. Gran.Sugar 81
with a $500 order of other
goods

Cheese. New York Cream. lib. 2cc
Compound. fancy quality. ID. fOc
Sour Pickles, gallon soc
Corn. Peas and Toma toes.s15c val
ueS, can -. &c
Flour, good bread flour. 4s-lb.
Oranges. extra fancy quality, 35c
sizes. dog. 27c; 20c size, dog. 10c
15c size, doz. 12c
Navy Beans, fancy new hand
picked, lbs. CSC
Bulk Sausage. seasoned just right,
I'D. lie
Prunes, new and fancy IL &c size,
III: ........;-. 6. u .. -. J.. Zoe
Apple Butter. tall glass jar csc
Maple Syrup, pure. SOC. can. 4Sc
Tea, Gunpowder. fec4quality., ID, .35c
Cherries. dried and spitt6d. lbf csc
Vinegar. pure cider, gallon use
Goldfish. zoe bricks, each !. l5c
Peas. tender. cans ...... 2Sc
Black Pepper. ground. lb. .17c
Seeded Raisins. 10c pkg. $500. sc
Toilet Soap, &c bars. z bars 49,. .c5c
Coffee. soc package ........... .:sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

Reading Charles F. Murphy out
Of the Democratic leadership Of New
York state and intinaAting that I'M
der certain conditions, Murphy might
not be recognized even as leader Of
New York county, Governor Glynn,
on his recent return to Albany from
Warrington, where he conferred
that he himself = stxfA loo1er % Tar
q concerns the aims, policies and
what he terms s'the leadership Of
ideas" Of the Democrafic party
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

Capt. Asher C. Baker, U. S. navy,
retireo, is directo- of the division Of
exhibits at the Panama-Pacific ex-
position. Not only has he had un-
usual experience in exposition at
fairs, having rendered important
services at the Worlds Columbian
exposition in Chicago in 1888, at the
exposition in Parin in 1900 and at
the Louisiana Purchase exposition at
st, Louis in 1904, but his long ex-
perience in the u. S. navy and his
Connection with tina. branch Of the
services Of great advantage to him
in his work and to the exposition
generally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
BIRTHS REPORTED.

vhe following births were reported to
the office Of the city clerk today:
E. w. Seaman and wife. 1905 Madison
street, March 6, girl.
Harry H. Folks and wife, ia Emmett
street March 8, boy. -, -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
Ice Cream Is Food.

Washington, March 1.-THE inter-
state commerce commission today di-
rected express companies to classify
ice cream as. an article Of food. The
effect will be to reduce the rates
nearly fifty per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

The ladies' society of the First
Swedish Baptist church will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Gustave Lagerborg and
Mrs. John Holm Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock at the church. A good
program win be rendered and refresh
ments will be served by the hostesses
Several high school students have
organized an anti-cigarette league
which, has gained great headway in
the school Students who will not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
THE WEATHER RECORD

Following are observations of the
United States weather bureau for the "a
hours ending at O'Clock this morning:
-sfs Rain or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

Top. Mrs. Henry HUT Gin bathing
costume), who secured divorce 1t
Reno; bottom. Maxine Elliott,
whose former husband. Nat Good
win, was divorced ut Reno.
With the coming in Of the amend
ed divorce law fixing the legal resi-
o. once 50 ' prominent mt a part Of life AZ
Reno. departed. Two women Who
ascribe their present happiness to
the old Nevada divorce law are
shown above.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

Jack-"I was just admiring Mabel's
hair. How pretty it is" MabeFs
rival-"Oh. she has some prettier
than hat.'-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
frage Bill Is Rejected.

Suffrage Bill Is Rejected.
Richmond, Va, March 1.-THE
house of delegates today rejected the
woman suffrage bill by a vote of "A
70 IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11

NJ w. A. $500 will give dance at
Moose hall Thursday evening. March
IL. Admission e5cssr Ladies' free
Adv.
Fred H. Jewell is seriously ill at
Stormont hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
BANK STATEMENTS.
Published in The Topeka State Journal
March IL, 191A1
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE Fl.
NANCIAL CONDITION

OT 1CA<1E SIA1 EMENI OF THE Fl
MANUAL CONO1IlON
-o3 tne-
c1rrzr~ye
SAAAAANS STATE BANK
NJ ,rcrar. s..&
10 H ',airs ota.e Of Aansas, at the close
fo1s 10 . -. ~ SsH oay Of March,
Rrsor,pcra
T4o.ns and <,t.S,.rt .o-n
Loans on real estate = - 81 ~ ~ {
OverSirsfts e'1'-< '-''.-s.'''.' feisSvM
Furnfftire and firf,,r:. re.S y
Expense account - 81
Glarantv FUND win s;t:t. 49,. 1880
urer. g. s. bond. a st.te ueas ,nnm
Cash items and cIearin1 hc,,:c S
items :. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. "s- mouse 4wm
Cash and sight exchanre leceI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-11
Care Used in The Buy
ing your Table Supplies
will result in a big saving. It
is no trouble at all to save a dol
lar, on one Of our SIS combination
Meat and Grocery Orders.
Just give us a trial.
Thursday Specials

Dry Onions, medium size
peck 500
Matches, good quality, 2 pkg. St
Rice, clean, broken, z ID. for 25f
Steak, prime shoulder cuts,
lb. .1Sf
Creamery Butter, fresh churned
fancy quality, 1 ID. prints 32t
Cabbage, new, Id. .2t
Pure Lard, 15c grade, Id. .121at
Canned Salmon 15c qual.can 100
Potatoes, choice Colorado,
60 Id. to the buShel. SOC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

The locating engineers found stakes made of mesquite, a wood that lasts al most indefinitely of a survey made near ly 10 years ago by the Pan-American Railway company. under James c. Blaine Senator Davis and others. who were then working out a plan to furnish transpor- tation to the Latin republics south of us. The Pan-Amerlcan railway survey, after crossing the Rio Grande river, followed a preliminary survey made many years ago by the late A J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania system. the expense of which survey was paid by this govern ment and Mexico. This survey was made with the view of opening up trans portation through. at that time, as far south as Nicaragua. which by many was once considered as the most available for the construction of the canal across the isthmua.
 The mileage now built and to be built through each of the republics between the Rio Grande river and the Panama canal Is shown in the following table:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
yoakUu,s GREAT PROJECT

From the Memphis Commercial-Appea
 I have read with interest the brief edi- torial in your issue of May g. entitled "Yoakum's Dream.
 Prior to the revolutionary conditions in Mexico 1 had arranged for the construc- tion of a railroad from Matamoros to Tampico, thence to Tuxpam, which filled in 400 miles of the 1900 miles necessary to complete the railroad from the Rio Grande river to the Panama canal. AL most immediately upon the completion of the international bridge across the Rio Grande between Brownsville and Mata- moros. with splendid business started through that gateway to and from Mexi- co, the traffic between this country and Mexico was entirely discontinued on ac- count of burned bridges and torn up tracks by the revolutionary armies This not foresee or prevent. If it had not been for the Mexican war a railroad would now be in operation between Matamoros and Tampico. Over this proposed water lev line troops could be moved from Calves ton or San Antonio to Tampico, Mex, within IS hours. with from 1000 to 1200 to a train of 30 cars (which is equal to the number of men carried on our trans ports).
 An interesting incident occurred in con- nection with the construction of the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
As to Conventions

Up to this time among the reasons given for Birmingham not striving to secure conventions of the national
 class was the lack of a large audito- rum as we'll as the lack of hotel ac- commodations, but it is a noteworthy fact that about 90 per cent of the conventions are composed of less than 1900 delegates. Very few conventions assemble as many as 5000 delegates.
 Every city needs an auditorium for many purposes. No great music fes- tival or opera festival can be given successfully without an auditorium with large seating capacity. The modern auditorium is provided with large pipe organ for the purpose of having Sunday afternoon concerts free to the public. A hall to accom- modate monster mass meetings is frequently needed. And then there are innumerable occasions when thea tres of ordinary size are inadequate to seat the people who would gather for some special event.
 But Birmingham is well supplied with theatres with ample seating ca- pacity to accommodate most of the conventions that might be held here. This city now has the finest hotel in the south, and many national meet ings can be secured almost for the asking.
 Conventions for 1914 have either been held or are already scheduled for various cities, but the Chamber of Commerce convention committee should make a vigorous effort to bring conventions here in 1915 and after. Many national bodies that meet annually will be only too glad of a change from the half dozen south ern cities that have been in the habit of accommodating them. Birmingham should become well known, indeed, as the most popular convention city in the south.