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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
House PrOgressives Stay Out of
Republican Legislation.
MAJORITY Will Be N DANGER
Moose Refusal Throws Scare
Into Ranks i'm House.
Future Alignments To Be De-
cided in Night Caucus.

Progressives in the house turned
down the proffered olive branch from
the hands of the Republicans, refused
to enter their caucus and will use their
own judgment as to party alignments
during the present legislative session
While the Bull Moose leaders Of the
house are noncommittal as to their
future plans-in fact, declare that
they have no plans-their course in
the legislature is today a matter of
grave concern to leaders of both old
parties.
Should the Progressives later de-
eide to hold their ground and refuse to
unite with the Republicans, the bare
majority of two in the present house
will be In constant danger Repre-
sentative Perryman's sickness reduced
the Republican house control to two
votes and with the prospect Of a split
on at least one or two vital issues
there is every opportunity for the Pro-
gressives to make some excellent
terms with the Republican side of the
house.
1t is probable that the Third party
members in the house will caucus
again tonight concerning their future
ai1gnments Today they are the re-
cipients OF every courtesy from the
majority leaders. A Bull Mooser can
have a good seat, he can have a good
committee assignment, he can be as
sured recognition and q hearing on all
matters and issues. In fact q Pro-
gressive can today dictate a few terms
provided.
go Our Own Way"
we voted on the proposition to en-
ter the Republican caucus" said viii
Wayman of Lyon county, "and we
turned 1t down. We decided to go our
own way 80 far as our caucus was con-
cerned. We are members of an indie
pendent party and could not consis-
tently or conscientiouslye enter the Re-
publican caucus. That is as far as we
went, however. No action was taken
as to our future plans-whether we
would unite with the RsRp pblicans on
party issues or go Har~ own way. a
That il as far ~ Wayman would
commit himself or any of the nine
Progressive members of the
lower house. The Progressives
show no desire to be ar
rogant or naughty. They will listen
to reason. They will give audience to
any reasonable proposition. But their
future course is a matter yet to be de-
termined and their action is a source
OF worry and some alarm.
In their caucus Monday afternoon
Republican members showed their
deep concern when they took a thirty
minute recess to urge the Progressives
to come over. But the caucus re-
sumed its deliberations without the
voice of a single Progressive. Today
the future course of the Bull Moose
hangs in the balance.
Even the Progressives admit they
know not of the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
HIGH, TOO
Wilson's Watchful Waiting Pol.
icy Costs Ten Million.
Mexico Proves To Be an Ex-
pensive NeighbOr to q. s.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE watch
full waiting Mexican policy Of Presi-
dent Wilson's administration has cost
the American people in actual funds
approximately $1O,OOO,OO0, according
to Representative F. H. Gillette of
Massachuetts, ranking minority mem
Der of the house appropriations COM
mittee.
Representative Gillette has found
out that special appropriations for use
in Mexican connection with the army,
the navy and caring for refugees since
Mr.. Wilson has been president of ap-
proximately $S,000,0OO have been
made. He has added $2.000,OOO used
for Mexican purposes out of the regu-
lar appropriations for the array and
navy departments.
Mr.. Gillette says this estimate is
conservative and he believes that if
the total spent by the administration
to bring about peace in Mexico were
known it would be nearer $15, 5,OO0, 900
than $1O,O00,O0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12

Ii :rature and other evidence was OBJ
tained in the raid on Russums place.
according to county fcials.
County officials say that they have
evidence that Russum has been acting
as a wholesale liquor agent for local
bootleggers by placing orders for them
in the wholesale house which he rep
resented. The officers also say that
the man arrested has sold hundreds or
even thousands of dollars worth of the
wet goods in this city.
Bills, receipts and correspondence,
which will be used as evidence, were
also found at Russum's house, accord
ing to the officials.
Following the arrest, Russum was re-
leased on $500 bond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
10 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
But That Was Three Years Ago Today
Ideal Weather Now.

From the Standpoint of comfort
the weather is still ideal for this sea-
son OF the year. The temperature is
OF the March variety but there is an
dampness.
The forecast calls for a continuance
or the fair weather with little change
in temperature tonight and Wednes-
day morning A slight drop is antici-
of the state Wednesday afternoon or
night. The shippers forecast calls
for the protection of SO hour shin
ments in all directions against a tenn
perature OF from 25 to 80 degrees.
Three years ago today the minimum
temperature was 10 degrees below
makes one shiver to think about :,
The coldest weather on record in To
peka occurred February 12. 1Sqe
below. ~ 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
DID NOT Mean IT
The President Explains His
Utterance Mt Indianapolis.
He Had No Intention of An.
nOuncing His Candidacy.

Washington. Jan. 12.-President
Wilson declared today that he was
not thinking Of announcing his can
didacy for 1916 when he made the
statement in his Indianapolis speech
recently that the people of the United
States might have a chance to judge
of his acts.
His utterance was interpreted by
the audience and by the others at the
time as hint that he might be a
candidate for denomination. The
president explained to callers today
that what he had in mind was that
future generations would pass upon
his acts as president.
The president refused absolutely to
discuss the question of being a can
didate. Efforts were made to get an
expression of opinion from him on the
one term plank of the Baltimore plat
form, but Mr.. Wilson shook his head
and refused to answer questions. He
said he could not talk about himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
Believe They Have One Who
Has Provided Bo0tleggers.
AGENT OF DICK BROS. OF K. G,
Alleged That E. C.. Russum Has
Made Thousands Here.
tsAgent" Is Held on S2 Counts
Now Out ON Bond.

E. C. Russum, better known as Ben
ME Russum, and according to county
officials, a wholesale liquor agent for
Dick & Bros. Brewing CT mpany OF
Kansas City, Mo-, was arrested Mon
d ening by Hugh Larimer, under
sheriff, and booked at the county Jail
on a charge of selling liquor in Tope-
ka. Russum has 80 counts against
him.
According to these at the sheriff 8
office, Russum was arrested following
a raid on his place at 901 Jefferson
street by Joe Quin IN, special officer.
and Hugh Larimer, undersherif.
Two cases Of beer, a beer pump, about
five hundred price lists, advertising
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
VILLA TAKES MONTEREY
His Victorious Army Now Is Marching
on MatamOras.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Monterey
has been evacuated by practically all
the Carranza troops. who have gone to
Matamoras. according to consular dis
patches received today by the state
department.
Consul General Hanna reported that
no resistance was expected to be Of
fered to the Villa troops who were 20
miles south of the city when his tele-
gram was filed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
ONLY $4,000 LEFT
Three. FOurths of Belgian Army
Lies Buried in Soil.
s<But We Are Proud of King and
Country" Says Officer.

Furnes. West Flanders, Jan. H.
Sixty thousand worr soldiers strung
along the User, where they checked
the rush of the German invaders to-
ward Pas de Calais, are all that are
left of the Belgian army of two hum
dred and thirty thousand men under
arms when Germany invaded Bel
GUM, but one of King Albert's stan
officers who has been with the army
since the siege Of Liege. asserts that
the small Belgian force today IL q far
more efficient machine than that
which met the first German attack.
He said to the Associated Press
correspondent:
when we reached the User we
were a beaten and demoralized army,
a. ost to the point Of absolute disor-
ganization- Fighting for weeks with
out adequate support from our allies.
and with most OF our men believing
that we had been left to our fate. the
chances OF ever again making q flght-
ing force of our army seemed remote.
That we did SO was due t. the highest
vC0ntlnuod on HMG6 3W0.D
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
FLAG UPSIDE Down.
And First Day OF New Administration,
TOO-City Is Sorry.

The telephone rang in the office of
w. L. Porter, city commissioner Of
parks.
Upside DOWN." he shouted ex-
citedly at the telephone a second after
holding the receiver to his ear. He
set the telephone down with a bang
and rushed out Of the office.
Whats upside down-one of the
buffaloes," queried w. G. Tandy, city
commissioner of streets.
mo. the flag on the city hall is up
side down and here it is the first day
of a Republican administration" ex-
claimed Porter who was disappearing
in search of William Core, janitOr,
who is entrusted with the daily flag
raising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
RAGS OR BONES?

London. Jan. 12--Rudyard Kipling
IS to write new war songs for the
British troops, to be set to old Eng
lish airs This announcement was
made by Sir Charles Stanford, the
noted composer. at a meeting held
on Monday to discuss means OF pro
vtding music for Kitchener's new
army.
Stanford said he looked for some
thing better than "Tipperary" for
the men to sing, though he admitted
that was a fine air In itself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
Discredft Statement That
Farmers Aid High Prices.
COVER PERIOD LAST 5 YEARS
Secretary of Agriculture Must
Give q Detailed Statement.
Entire House Stood Up for
Resolution Today.

By a unanimous vote. the house of
representatives this afternoon adopted
a resolution by Frank L. Martin of
Reno county calling upon the secretary
of the board of agriculture for de-
tailed statement showing the cost of
production and delivery of wheat to
market in Kansas. The report will
cover a period Of five years. 1t is a di-
rect attempt on the part of the legis-
lature, friends of the resolution ad-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
"Farmers' Week" Meetings Are
Attracting Attention.
HORSES BRlNG HIGH PRICES
DIR. McCampbell Says Autos
Have Failed to Down Horse.
State Board of Agriculture to
Meet Late Wednesday.

The automobile has by no means
d placed the horse. according to DR..
c. w. McCampbell of the State Agri-
cultural college, who spoke before the
members of the Kansas Improved
Stock Breeders association this morn
ing on Horse Production as a Farm
Industry" He furthermore stated
that at no time have as high prices
been paid for good horses as now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
Wheat starts Upward Again.

Kansas City. Jan. 12.-Wheat recov-
cred at the opening of the market here
this morning and rebounded about 2
cents. Export sales of about one mil
lion bushels yesterday and the lack of
any confirmation of the report of the
opening of the Dardanelles, which re-
port caused a seven cent drop yester-
day, accounted for the upturn The
price for May wheat, soon after the
opening, was $129h.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12

Ccncordia, KAN, jan 1.-THE ten
thousand dollar libel case against Green
and Bloom was decided today in their
FAVOR when the jury brought in . ver-
dict for the defendants, acquitting them
of the charge OF libel. The trial lasted
four days and the jury was out hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12
SCORES PLEAD GUILTY
Terre Haute Mayor win Fight Charges
of Election Frauds.

Indianapolis, Jan. 12-Seventy-
nine of the ia Terre Haute men in
dicted by the federal grand jury for
election frauds pleaded guilty before
Judge Anderson in the federal court.
Demurrers to the Indictment were
filed for Mayor Don NJ Roberts, Judge
Eli Redman and Sheriff Dennis Shea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair tonight and Wednesday;
warmer tonight and colder in the
north and west portions of the stare
"Wednesday afternoon or night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12

DR.. McCampbell stated that there
is more clear profit in good horses
than in other classes of livestock, but
there has been less done towards i'm
proving the strain. The country is
overrun with common, inferior horses,
he maintained. The breeders OF this
country So q rule do not take the pride
in the quality Of their stock that is
taken in France and Belgium.
The speaker maintained that the
rContnUed on Page Iwo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12

mitted, to discredit the declarations of
the effect that the farmers are respon-
sible for the present high price of flour
The Reno county representatives 8
resolution was submitted to a rising
vote and every member-Republica
Democrat, Progressive and Socialist
voted for it's adoption. Martin comes
from the heart of the wheat producing
belt of Kansas and declares that
wheat cannot be produced and deliv-
cred on the markets for less than a
dollar a bushel. He points out that
IS per cent of the 1914 wheat crop
went on the market at less than dol
lar and that 40 to SO per cent was sold
for less than 75 cents a bushel.
The Martin Resolution.
The Martin resolution reads:
whereas the National Grocers' as
sociation in session at Chicago has
just declared that the farmer by hold
ing his wheat is responsible for the
present high cost of flour and
Whereas, it is the belief of this
house that wheat cannot be grown
with a fair profit at less than an av-
erage price of one dollar per bushel
and
"Whereas, IS per cent Of the crop
of 1914 of wheat was sold a. less than
one dollar per bushel and 40 to SO
per cent of the crop at less than rs
cents per bushel,
Therefore be it resolved by the
house of representatives of Kansas,
that we ask the secretary of the state
board of agriculture to prepare and
file with the clerk of the house an
accurate detailed statement for five
years period Of the average cost with
out profit of producing and delivering
wheat to market
That he file an accurate detailed
statement of the average cost without
profit of milling and delivering the
products of wheat to the retailer.
That said statement be SO prepared
that 1t will show the profits of the
farmer as compared with the profits of
all others who profit in wheat That
the portion paid to labor be shown
That said statement SO reported be
published and the libel of the farmers
be refuted by the truth"
May Include MHleFs.
Whether Martin will seek to use the
report for an investigation of the mill
ing interests, WAS not indicated today
by the representative from Reno coun-
ty. He merely states in his resolution
that the purport of the document is to
secure the truth. BY some members
however, it is believed that the record
may be of value in event of a future in
quiry into the high cost of living.
| the National GrOWerus aa4ociafion ff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-12

TContinued on Page Ski
Evening star., 1915-03-06

OF the opposing team hanging Oh his
neck).
Thin Man talmost asleep)-That's
great.
(The instructor enters At sight OF
him the two athletes start Gutitity ana
make a pretense of resuming their eA-
ercise)
Instructor~well are you ready for
little trot around the track
Stout Man depressing shuddef)-
Not for me.
Thin Man-rve done enough for one
day
Instructor-A few minutes with the
gloves
Stout Man and Thin Man Gin tumul-
tuous chorus)-Not on your life.
Instructor lin an injured voice.
Well. | don't see why you come here II
you won't go through the exercises
You ask me to build you up and then.
after fooling with those dumb bells
and chest weights for a few minutes.
you go home and overeat and
Stout Man with magnificent dignity
Il guess ! know how to take care OF
| myself.
(He and the thin man lock arms and
depart for the showers. After while
they reappear In the gymnasium.
clothed In their street garb and wear
Ing expressions of profound satisfac-
tion)
Thin MAXWELL. see you tomorrow
Stout Man-S1ong.
Thin Man (reflectiveiy)-I tell you
it's a great thing to be born athlete
Evening star., 1915-03-06

to have been Failing in this it is his
business to re-establfsh them as near
ly as possible in the same place they
were. No re-established monument, no
matter how carefully relocated. will
have the same weight as the original
monument II the latter can be found.
No omcial Power.
In making resurveys the surveyor
has no official power to decide disputed
points. He can act only as an expert
witness. If the interested parties do
not agree to accept his decision the
question must be settled in court.
In almost every instance of the re-
survey of city block there is found to
be either an excess or a deficiency of
area according to the plated block. In
such a case, the corners with refer
ence to which the original survey was
made should be found. In this way the
amount of the excess of deficiency can
be found and should be divided pro
rata among the lots in the block. How
ever, when lot lines have been acqui-
esced In it is doubtful If the courts will
uphold the surveyor in interfering with
the ancient lines Of ownership. 1t then
becomes necessary either to make a
compromise survey that will be salts
vey that is strictly according to the
letter of the law, and submit the map
and surveyors certificate to the courts
for settlement
neer does for the real estate man is un-
limited. yet it is hoped that the real
estate men will find in this brief de-
scription of the more usual kinds of
engineering work with which they
come in contact enough information
for them to meet their engineers more
equally on the common ground of mu-
tual understanding.
Evening star., 1915-03-06

Little forgotten incidents crowded to
her mind; she remembered how tired
her father had looked the night before
at supper. Then she went to all the
neighbors. But Caleb was nowhere to
be found.
When she came back to the house
he was not there. Thomas ate his
guess Just hitch aae 1s' up Prince
and go out piece to hunt for him.
he said. uneasily. He couldn't have
walked far. He's too old" Pretty soon
the neighbors came running in. They
search of the house and grounds. In
the woodshed Jane picked up one of
the broken pieces of pipe. Then her
pent-up emotions gave way. The tears
what's happened. He's gone and killed
himself I treated him SO cruel, taking
away all the little comforts he's had
all his life, that he just couldn't stand
himself. that's what he's done" Her
sobs redoubled in intensity. Some of
the men looked grave: they went off
to drag the pond. The women helped
Mrs NJ cdapf se into a the ge oa and tried ned
be comforted. "oh. my poor. dead
father" she kept wailing. ''0h. my
poor, dead father" She sat up all night,
crying at intervals. and expecting
In the morning after breakfast the
neighbors came in again to see If there
was anything they might do Several
of the women prepared breakfast.
Nothing was heard till 10 o'clock. Then
walked in. His hat had a jaunty tilt
over one side Of his head and his face
bore the pleased, reminiscent smile of
one who has had a delightful adven-
ture. At sight of him one Of the
n ha a
ghost. The old man stopped sudden
ly; his lower jaw dropped.
Whats happened?" he asked. with
sudden anxiety. What are all these
Jane went over to him. "Oh. father"
she said. where have you been" The
pleased smile came back to Caleb's
IA, face; ,,..,dsl, Ephradm Gale was a-drivin'
gg asked ms r. hs rs 1aa ike
ride. Well, fust thing we knowed I'd
gone too far to walk back, SO I kept
on with him He was visitin' his
nephew In East Derby. We had a real
good time and they gave US each a
our folks" He gently deposited on
the kitchen table a bundle he was
carrying.
One Of the women looked indignant.
well, of all things" she began in a
loud voice. II call that-'
Mrs. Emmons went over to her quick
ly and said something in q low tone.
Then all the neighbors filed out. Mrs.
Emmons hurried to get dinner. listen
ing the while to old Caleb's delighted
recountal of his adventures. Thomas
went out and brought back something
according to her directions. He handed
it to the old man. There's something
for you," said Jane. irrelevantly. Caleb
opened the parcel 1t contained a
brand-new pipe and some tobacco.
At dinner Jane cut off a large slice
of frosted cake and pushed it over to
her father. together with a piece of
pie. Smiles were playing all over old
Caleb's face. He felt Of the tobacco In
his pocket. His heart was warm within
him. Seems Jest like old times" he
remarked with a radiance Of reminis-
cence. "Jest like old times"
Later on Jane, alone with her hus-
band, said to him: Pm glad all this
happened. My eyes got opened to a
few things, and they're going to stay
opened, too"
(THE END.)
Evening star., 1915-03-06
GIVES HELP IN CLEANING.
Recipe for Frightening Brick Wall
With Terra Gotta Trimmings.

In connection with the walls of
brick building. it was desired to clean
and brighten the terra Gotta trimming,
the bricks being of deep tan color,
while the terra Gotta was of light
cream that had turned dark and was
unsightly from many years exposure.
In answer to this question by a cor
respondent of the Painters Magazine
the latter furnishes the following:
''The simplest way to accomplish this
is to mix two pounds of powdered
pumice and one pint of liquid ammonia
with one gallon of soft soap. applying
the mixture TO the surface to be clean
ed with a fiber wall brush. allowing it
10 remain about thirty minutes. Then
rub hriskly with good scrubbing
brush. When on trial 1t shows that
the compound has done it's work, clean
il off with lukewarm water by using a
large sponge and rinse. If posi- BILE.
with a hose. otherwise with the sponge
and liberal supply of clear water.
III after drying the terra Gotta ap-
pears dull. il may be revived by rub
bing IL over with cloth saturated
with kerosene oil. which will give 1t
somewhat of a sheen"
Evening star., 1915-03-06
Investigating the Cause Of Iron Rust

From the Engineering Magazine.
Nearly every one has observed that
not all pieces Of iron rust in the same
way. Some are covered moro or less
evenly with a coating Of rust which 10
OF fairly uniform thickness: others ITO
deeply pitted in some places. while ad-
jacent parts OF the surface may show
far less corrosion than might be ex-
pected. without the aid Of the fer.
roxyl test 1t is difficult to explain just
why these things should be. Ferroxyl
Is a reagent consisting essentially OF
phenolphthalefn, which shows the neg
awe poles, and potassium ferrfcyanide.
which indicates the positive poles, In
solution of gelatin or agar. 1t has
proved to be a very valuable help In
these lines of study. and has widened
our knowledge considerably.
When a strip of iron is properly
mounted In this reagent, various parts
of the surface develop either red or
blue color after few hours, thus
showing where the positive and mega
tive poles are. which is equivalent to
saying where the iron is being attack
ed by hydrogen ions and where 1t is
being protected by the presence of the
hydroxyl ions. Often these poles re-
verse and a positive pole becomes neg
alive. or vice versa: in fact. this re-
versal may be repeated several times.