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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Senate Passes Resolution to Investf.
gate Shipping Interests.

Washington, May 16.-Debate on
diplomatic appropriation bill resumed
in the house.
Democratic members Of the rules
committee conferred over antitrust
procedure next week.
Attorney General c.. J. West of
Oklahoma told interstate commerce
committee oil pipe lines should be nm
der interstate commerce law as COM
mon carriers.
Senate passed resolution for fnvesti-
CATION of relation between transcon-
tinental railroads and coastwise ship
ping
Continued debate on Panama canal
tolls exemption. Manufactures COM
mittee ordered hearings next week on
bill forbldding importation of convict-
made goods.
Senate adjourned at Els o. m. until
Monday.
House passed diplomatic appropriation
bill. Adjourned at 2 p. M until MonSsv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
R';83ad!9
General
Frederick
Funston,

Ii actual war breaks out between the
United States and Mexico, Fighting
Fred Funston, who is now in charge OF
the American forces on Mexican SOIL is
likely to become the hero of the hour.
It would re his job to lead the Ameri-
can army of invasion from Vera Cruz
to Mexico City.
Funston is the senior brigadfer gem
eral Of the American army, although he
is now only 49 years old and did not en-
ter the regular army until 1901. He
came into the regular establishment
with the rank he now holds, his COM
mission having been given by President
Mckinley in appreciation OF his re-
markabie feat in capturing, almost
singlehanded. Emilio Aguinaldo, the
Filippfnos insurrecto leader.
Funston had been In the volunteer
service from the outbreak of the
Spanish-American war, when he re-
crutted the Twentieth Kansas among
the same kind of men forming the
backbone Of the Rough Riders Before
he engaged in the enterprise he had
been for about two years a soldier in
the Cuban army of liberation, and SO
Dig factor was he in the warfare that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16

Butcher weyier. the Spanish gen.
eralissimo, set price upon his head.
Daring Explorer and Soldier.
Funston is a product of the Univer-
sity of Kansas. After his student days
ne became a newspaper man. then en-
tered the service Of the United States
department of agriculture and was sent
to Alaska to study the flora. He show
ed the stun Of which he is made by
floating down the Yukon alone in a
canoe in '93.
He was wounded ten times in battle.
During his Cuban experience he took
part In twenty-five engagements and he
Kept that pace after entering the Amer
ican volunteers. Once he was arrested
In Cuba by Spaniards as he was trying
70 reach the sea coast. He represented
himself ss a deserter from the patriot
army. having swallowed his passport,
Which Indicated his rank. He was CON
demned to death, but eventually was
liberated and brought back to this
country.
His Kansas regiment was ASSIGNED to
Philippine duty ana on his way he met
and married his present wife, in San.
francisco. He Joined General Merritt
before Manila. which he aided in re-
ducing. Leading the pursuit of
Aguinaldo in April, 1899. he came to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16

the Murilac river. on the other side oe
which was a considerable force OF the
enemy. The bridge had been destroyed.
but Funston with twenty of the many
men who volunteered. swan the river.
drove the hostiles back and took eighty
prisoners.
As Prisoner, He Took AguinnltlO.
A few days later he crossed the Rio
Grande at Calumpit on a raft and drove
the enemy. $500 strong. from an in-
trenched position. This feat won hio
origadiership of volunteers.
1t was in 1901 that he made his biz
mark. From his hiding place in the
Province Of Isabella, Arguinaldo had
called the insurgents to rendezvous near
mis- Headquarters. Funston captured the
messenger who carried this command.
He and several comrades made their
way through the thick of a hostile
country with eighty Macabebes. who
passed as insurgent Tagalogs who had
captured the Americans. Word was
sent to Aguinaldo and orders were
given for the prisoners to be brought %
him.
Before the strategy was suspected
Funston had entered the rebels house
ana taken him prisoner. That act
broke the neck of the insurrecfion ana
peace negotiations were at once begun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
Judge Dana Sustains State Cor.
pOratiOn Tax.
Declares Dawson's Idea of Fees
Is Legal.
MAY 60 TO HIGHER COURTS
Complaining Railways Prob
ably Will Appeal.
More Than $4,000 Was Paid
Under Protest.

A. w. Dana. judge Of the first di-
vision OF the Shawnee county district
court. today sustained demurrers filed
by Attorney General Dawson in the
suits brought by the St. Louis & San
francisco Railway company and the
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
railway company to recover from the
| state $2,5OO corporation tax paid by
each OF the above mentioned railroads.
Judge Dana's decision holds the new
law Imposing corpOratio fees valid, in
every respect
The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phls railway alleged that the tax was
unconstitutional in that it imposed a.
burden upon interstate commerce and
the st. Louis & San Francisco railroad
alleged as the grounds Of it's action that
the payment Of the tax not only inn
posed a burden upon interstate COM
merce but also took their property
without due process Of law and denied
them equal protection Of the laws and
violated the obligation Of their con-
tract with the state when they enter
ed the state nearly twenty years ago.
Most OF the railway companies do
ing business in the state paid their
corporation tax under protest and
their right to recover depended on the
outcome Of these two suits, which re-
suited in complete victory for the
state. More than $4,000 was paid
under protest this year and Judge
Dana's decision means that the state |
Will receive this amount each year |
from the railroad corporations in ad-
dlt1on to other taxation.
1t is anticipated that these cases
will be Immediately appealed to the |
supreme court OF the state and pos
sibly to the United States supreme
court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
HODGES SAYS mo"
Governor Cancels Notary Conmissio,
OF Convicted Booze Vender.

Governor Hodges ordered today the
cancellation OF the commission as a
notary public of Eugene Williams of
Minneola. Upon Williams conviction as
distributor OF liquor, the governor de-
clded that certain citizens rights should
De clipped from his wings and he took
immediate action.
Williams was real estate dealer and
insurance man at Minneola. According
70 the governors records, in addition to
acknowledging deeds and other instru-
ments. Williams sold booze. He was
convicted and served a term in Jail and
mas $3.50 IN fines and costs hanging over
ms head. Recently the court paroled
n!m that he might earn money to pay
his fine.
The governor received notice TODAY
tnat Williams had been convicted and
ne directed the notary commission to be
cancelled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
SKY OVERCAST TODAY
Sunday May BE Gloomy-ShowersA Are
Predicted by Weather Man.

The sky is overcast today, and there
Is q possibility of rain tonight or Sum
day. In the last "a hours light show
ers have been general, although Tope-
ka got but a trace of rain early this
morning. Rain was falling at Good
land. Dresden, Concordia and Man
haitian at o'clock this morning ac-
cording to the government reports.
The forecast reads: Mostly cloudy
tonight and Sunday with rising tenn
perature; probably showers"
The highest temperature recorded
on this date in the last 27 years was
80 in 1911; the lowest was "a in 1890.
The temperature today has been
slightly below normal for this date.
At o'clock this afternoon the wind
was Is miles an hour from the south
east.
ha,,rIv o6inUv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
every MAN KILLED.
Nobody to Tell What CAUSED the E.x,
plosion at Detroit.

Detroit, May 16.-Coroner Rothacher
today continued his effort to learn the
origin of the explosion which caused
the death Of ten men and the serious
injury to six others, at the plant of the
Mexican Crude Rubber company yes
terday. Several dangerous explosives
were used by the company in the MAX
ing Of an imitation leather but what
led to the disaster could only be
guessed at today. Every man in the
room where the explosion occurred was
killed instantly.
Five Of the six injured were reported
by physicians as almost certain to re-
cover. The sixth, John Mcdonald. 2s
years old, who was terribly burned and
lacerated about the hips, back and
arms. Is in a critical condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16

| constitutionalists II they occupy the
Island and agree to run the light. In
terest in the mediation program in
the Mexican crisis centered in the ar
rival here this afternoon of the
Huerta delegates. Diplomatic off,
Gals and state department agents
were busy, throughout the morning.
completing plans for meeting the
Mexican representatives.
Shipment Of Arms.
President Wilson has scheduled for
late today a conference with the
american representatives to the me-
citation meeting at Niagara Falls.
Secretary Bryan said today that the
question of permitting the shipment
OF arms from the United States to
Mexican ports was not before the state
department for consideration. In view
OF Secretary Garrison's explanation
that prohibition OF further shipment
of arms, across the Mexican border,
was done at his direction and applied
only to the border, it was assumed
that no attempt would be made to in
terfere with any shipment CONSIGNED
to Tampico or Tuxpam.
Secretary Daniels said representa-
tives of two of the largest ammunition.
in the United States
conferred with him after the situation
became acute in Mexico and assured
him that their firms would not send
further shipments to either Of the
factions. Daniels further
said these promises; from the firms
came voluntarily and without any So
icitation on his part. The represen-
-atives said they considered such a
course the only patriotic. one to be
pursued. Secretary Daniels also said
nat, although naval Officers are un-
Ter instructions to watch out for any
lrms shipments to Mexico, none had
been reported No orders have been
ssued from the navy department with
'eference to commerce passing into |
rampico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
For Information Regarding
Fate of American Soldier.
|UNFRIENDlY AND HoSTILI
Are the Words Used in Secre-
tary Bryan's Note.
May Prove q Stumbling Block
to Peace Negotiations.

| Washington, D. c.. May 16.-while
Huerta's delegates to the Niagara
Falls conference were hurrying north
| ward to the capital today, President
Wilson and his advisers awaited an
answer to the demand on federal Of
! ficials in Mexico City, for news Of the
fate of Parks. the American soldier
who in full uniform strayed into
Huerta's lines while probably tenn
porarily insane. Some reports stated
Parks had been executed" and others
declared his body had been burned,
The note for Huerta declaring that
unless information of the fate of
Parks Immediately was given the
American government would consider
1t IAN unfriendly and hostile act' fol-
lowed In the wake of two other COM
ed by President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan, was sent to the Brazilian min
lister in Mexico City. He was request
ed to take it up with Huerta, to ex-
plain the strong feelings Of the WASH
lngton government over the incident
and to make vigorous representations
Tor a definite reply.
What course the president would
pursue in the Parks case was not in
dicated. 1t is believed it will be one
attempt Is made to cast a balance of !
accounts between Huerta and the |
United States government
The Si1liman Case
AS the Parks case assumed threat
en1ng proportions another stumbling
block in the path of mediation was
removed. That was the report to the
British embassy from Sir Lionel |
Garden in Mexico City stating John
K. Sil1iman, the American vice con-
sui, over whose safety there had been
great fears. was on his way from Sal
lilo to Mexico City There. it was
assumed. he would be turned over to
he Brazilian legation for safe con-
luct to the American lines at Vera
Sruz. Silliman had been arrested bv L
FEDERAL officers and although he was
'eported to have been on his way to
Mexico City several days ago. moth i
nE defnite haar--been heard of him
Until late last night The news was
| material element in clearing the ct |.
nosphere for the Niagara Falls con-
erence.
While the arrival Of Huerta's de1e-
'ates In Washington today attracted !
leen attention in diplomatic circles. 8
ct the two days postponement of the i
onference had the effect of keeping
interest centered in the movemnts Of |
ne constitutiona1ists at Tampico and
lans for their southern campaicl,.
dispatches received from Rear Ad-
n1ral Badger early today stated that
he constitutionalists had renewed
heir assurances of protection for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
N0RSEMEN CELEBRATE
One Hundretlth Anniversary of Nor
ways Independence.

Minneapolis. MIMI. May 16.-Norwe-
elans from all over the northwest be-
gan a three days celebration here to-
DAY In honor OF the one hundredth an
niversary of Norway's independence.
The exercises were held on the Mime
sofa state fair grounds, midway be-
tween Minneapolis and St. Paul and
tne visitors are entertained Jointly by
the twin cities. It is ,estimated the
largest gathering of Norsemen ever
congregated in America has assem-
olea Tor the occasion. H. H. Bryn,
eNsorweelan minister to the United
states. and Senator Knute Nelson ar
to participate in the Celebration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
BASEBALL WEATHER.
Western Iea9,,a.


Western League.
Denver At Omaha, CLOUDY.
topeka at Des Moines. clear
wichita at st. Joseph. cloudy.
Sioux City. at Lincoln. CLOUDY.
National League,
Brooklyn at Chicago, clear.
New York at Pfttsburg, clear.
Boston at Cincinnati, clear.
Phhadelphia at st. Louis. clear.
American League.
Chicago at Philadelphia, clear.
st. Louis at New York. clear.
Detroit at Boston, clear.
Cleveland at Washington. clear.
American Association.
Milwaukee at Louisville. clear.
Kansas City At, Columbus, clear. +,
Minneapolis at Cleveland, clear,
St Paul at indianapolis. clear.
Federal League.
Chicago At Buffalo, clear.
Kansas City at Pittsburg, clear.
st. Louis 1T Brooklyn, clear.
Indianapolis at Baltimore, clear.
Where They Play Sunday and Afonnn
Topeka at Des Mofnos.
Denver 1t Omaha.
Wichita 1t Ct. JOoopA
Sioux City a& kneotA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
OUTING FOR THAW.
He Will Spend the Summer in the
White Mountains.

Concord. N. H.. May 16.-within =
week Harry K. Thaw will leave the
hotel apartments in this city where
ne has lived for eight months. Ac-
compan1ed by Sheriff Drew of Coos
county. his custodian, and Policen1a =
Clark D. Stevens Of this city. his
roommate and constant COMPANION.
he will spend some time at Stevens
camp on Lake Massasecum. near
Bradford. After visit to the Lake
Sunapee home Of w. A. Halsey Of
NeWarK, N. j., Thaw. Drew and Stew
Motel in Gorham. one of the gatewavs
to the White Mountains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
MExICANS ARRIVE
Huerta Delegates to Peace Con.
ference Reach WashingtOn
Accompanied by Mr.. Hanks of
the State Department.

Washington, May 16.-The three spe.
| cial delegates who will represent in
terests of General Huerta. in the Mex.
lean peace conference at Niagara Falls
Ontario. arrived here shortly after {
I O'Clock today.
They were accompanied by S. HI.
Hanks, representing the American
state department. and met by Mr..
Riano, the Spanish ambassador. In the
party were Emilio Rabasa, Augustin
Rodriguez and Luis E. Guero. the
Mexican delegate, a staff Of secretaries
and clerks and the ladies' accompanying
the Mexicans.
Waiting on Huerta.
Washington. May 16.-State depart
ment officials awaited today a reply
from the Huerta government, to the
urgent inquiry made by. the Brazilian
minister in Mexico City, at the request
OF Secretary Bryan, for information
concerning the whereabouts of Private
Samuel Parks. Spanish Ambassador
Riano today received a dispatch from
the Huerta government promising i'm
mediate investigation. Mr.. Bryan said
he had received no proof from the Bra
lillian envoy that Parks, who went
through the Mexican lines in his uni
form. was executed. But it is known
the minister as well as General Fun
ston, in Vera Cruz, have been told re-
peatedly that the young private had
met with a summary execution and
that his body had been mutilated and
destroyed. Neither. however, has been
able to report to Washington the Mex
ican federal commanders account Of
just what happened. war department
officials say.
They assume Parks met his death
in the manner unofficially reported.
Secretary Bryan declined to make
public the text of the representations
made by him to General Huerta
the Brazilian minister other
than to say that they were urgent :.
Raises q Question.
Last nights reports. corroborated
today from Vera Cruz. by American
Consul Canada, that Tuxpam, on the
east coast of Mexico, IL in the hands
Of constitutionalists. raises a question
here as to the possible occupation bv
the constitutionalists Of Lobos Island |
which lies only a few miles or Tux
pam. The Huerta lighthouse keepers |
turned over the lighthouse to Ameri- |
IAN naval forces. who have kept the |
light burning.
The state department since has ad-
usted the matter offering to turn
he lighthouse back to the Huerta /
keepers II they would maintain the
light The appearance Of the consfi-l
from their nearby posi-
ion at Tuxpam would present new is i
'ues as to carrying out the order to
'estore the lighthouse to the Huerta |
keeDers or turning It over 70 the /,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
VALUED POLICY Law.
May Cause Much Insurance Lerisla,
ton Next Week.

st. Louis, May 16.-"Insurance leeis1a-
tion will be the most important matter
before many state legislatures next win
ter, said David Rumsey Of New York
vice president of a fire insurance COM
pany in an address here before the Mis-
souri, insurance commission
Mr.. Rumsey said the valued policy law.
which cOmpels insurance companies to
pay the full value of the policy in cases
Of total loss, is assisting in driving in
surance companies out of Missouri The
commission will meet in Excelsior Springs
Mo-. in August to draft recommendation
for legislation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-16
C. 7. HAMILTON DEAD.
Was Prominent in Politics and a,
manufacturing Druggist.

Atchison. Kan, May 16.-Charle. r.
Hamilton. manufacturer druggist ana
formerly prominent In the Democratic
politics OF Missouri, died at hie home
here today. aged so years.
At a resident of Montgomery City. Mo.
ne was active in the support OF Champ
Glark IN his first campaign for conrress
hamilton was a close personal friend of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-19
THE PRAISE CONTINUES
Everywhere We Hear Good
Reports OF Doan's Kid
ney Pills.

Il
clarksburg Is no exception. Every
section OF the United States resounds
with praise of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Thirty thousand persons are giving
testimony in their home newspapers.
The sincerity of these witnesses. the
fact that they live, so near, is the best
proof of the merit of Doan s. Here's
la CIarksburg case.
Mrs. Ada Rankin, 209 Church ST..
Clarksburg, w Va. says: II used to
be bothred with lameness across my
back and my kidneys were out OF or
der. didn't rest we'll and felt tired
in the morning. When saw Doan's
kidney Pills advertised. got a sup
ply at Wells & Haymaker's Drug
store. They gave me relief from all
the kidney ailments. have used
Doan's Kidney Pills once IN awhile
since as kidney tonic. have rec
commended them before and / am glad
to confirm my enlargement
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remed get
poan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Rankin had. FosterM ilburn
Co., Props Buffalo. n. Adyer-
tisnna 2u i
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-19

II g ii fiie q &c b y & "a tlpln
ffa soul fnkSre IlaFred IL nit Oh
phiiosophy or du1led its pathnss tk =
4 sermon on orfinaiEn IN CHEEKY pic
ture Or virtue ana hope and Of hagl
ff sometimes rude endeaNor am0ng
the l6Wiy Mrs. Wigs OF the I'D
haze Patch though lixnned among the
II never falls to point 80 the better.
It always suggests the upiift
This play will ID presented ~ the
Robinson Grand. October az. under
the direction Of the y ntted Flay com
pany.
Margaret Fealy Is playing with
william Hodge In The Road 70 HAP
piness.
w. T. Carleton, the operate BAR
tone. Is to be seen In = Forthcoming
Edison multiple special feature re-
lease adapted from the weIl-kl0wns
NAV. "Fantasma' This play Is be-
ing prod uced under the direction Of
ECharles Seay and features the original
f1anlon brothers I'M their most sue
cessful roles Mr.. Carleton VIII take
the role Of the devil, szamaliel
.eTante., has been produced IN
London under the name OF ne lm-
possible Woman.
Harriet Hosmer presents The
Girl Of Nv Dreams at the Odeon
theater for the FIRST three days OF
this week. This is q capital musical
comedy company. The cast Is headed
by Miss Davida Hawthorne. prlnA
donna: Miss Iva Hides. sonbrette;
George B. Teeters and Jack Reklaw.
comedians. with a singing and dane
ing chorus de luxe. The play IS on
the order of q comic opera Tne mu-
Sic is all exclusive and restricted to
songs.
Leslie Faber VII play the role OF
Julian Beauciere In the Star revival
OF Diplomacy. Z
Seven reels of extra good pictures
are shown today atsthe Third street
theater. They are q two-part La Luz
Bill.'' featuring John Ince: q two
part Thanhouser drama entitled
.sFrom the Flames fire drama
staged at a real fire; a Royal COIN
edy entitled Collecting the Rent
u keystone comedy entitled MabeIs
stormy Love Affair" and an New
York motion picture drama entitled
The Bully.
Sarah Mcvicker will be in the
company with Marie DRESSER. pre-
senting The Sub.
Charles Frohman is to produce q
musical piece called Sybil.' In Bos-
ton In November.
Martha Hedman is to be leading
woman for John Drew.
julius Steger is to have q one.act
play called THE Waning
The new play in which Nazirnova
is to appear Is called That Sort"
Gertrude Coghlan has vaudeville
playlet by William Hodges, called =
Lesson In Bridge.