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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
PRAISE OF wAsHBURN.

The people of Topeka continue
to sound the praise of Washburn
college. A few of the remarks
overheard:
A. b. C. butcher: L have been
taking time from what 1 consider
very necessary work for the COM
ing baseball season to assist i'm the
campaign for Washburn college.
Everyone should do something to-
wards assuring the success of this
enterprise.
S. Il. Cobb, captain Team No. 2,
Division "a: This campaign will
either make or break Washburn
college. "A crisis has been reached
i'm the history of the institution.
The equipment has been outgrown
and in order to continue as one of
the leading institutions of its kind,
the college must have this endow-
ment of half million dollars. But
Topeka and Kansas will not fail;
the goal will be reached
c. G. Blakely: OF course the
college Is worthy of the hearty fl
nancial support of the people of
Topeka who are interested i'm the
growth of the city and the state
and who plan for the future.
A. B. Whiting: If Topeka would
give today in proportion to her
ability as the founders gave. two
million dollars would be raised
more easily than the founders of
Washburn college raised their
money.
Samuel f. Lux: Topeka should
get together on this half million
dollar proposition and should work
as a unit.
Charles l.. Mitchell: This cam
paign is a wonderful thing. 1t has
given the people of Topeka an op-
portunity to know of Washburn
college and the work the institu-
ton is doing. Scarcely one per-
son out of a thousand realized
fully what an asset we have in
Washburn college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
WILSON OPENS IT
Annual Congress of the ID. A. r..
in Washington.
Kansas Woman, Mrs. Guernsey
of independence, Candidate.

Washington. April 1s.--President
Wilson'S address today, opening the
twenty-fourth annual congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. shared interest among the dele
gates with the contest between rival
candidates for election as president
general. The presidents address of
welcome and the annual message of
the president-general, Mrs. William
Cummings Story, of New York, will
be followed by a sharp contest over
the offices. which will reach its cli-
max in the election on Wednesday.
All the offices are to be filled in
the biennial election this year, but
of overshadowing interest is the con-
test over the election of a president
general. The congress this year, as
was the case two years ago, appar-
emily is divided into two factions, one
supporting Mrs. Story and the other
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of
Kansas. Campaign managers for the
rival candidates for the office were
busy today lining up their forces for
what promises to be one of the live
liest fights ever waged within the Or
ganiZatiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
Sued by Barnes to Recover
$4,000 for Alleged Libel.
Defendant Promises to Exhibit
Some Political Skeletons.
HE CHARGED A COMBINATION
Existed Between Republican
and Democratic Leaders.
Promises to Share Political Sc
crets With the Public.

Syracuse, N. Y, April 19.-During
the trial of the Barnes-RooseVelI
suit begun here today, Theodore
Roosevelt promises to open Repuph-
can state organization closets and re-
veal some political skeletons. william
Barnes is suing the former Republican
president and present Progressive
leader to recover $4,000 damages Tor
alleged libel.
Amidst his election activities
last year, Roosevelt declared bl-
partisan agreement existed in TINS
state between the Republican and
Democratic organizations. He spec1f1-
cally accused Barnes of being politi-
cally leagued with Charles F. Murphy.
Barnes, although no longer Republic
can state committee chairman, is re-
garded still as state Republican leader.
Murphy, as head of Tammany hall, is
looked on as state Democraticc leader.
Following the colonelS cry of com
bination'' against Barnes, the Republi-
can leader instituted his present libel
action.
Barnes first petitioned the cases
trial in Albany county, his place OF
residence. Before Supreme Court
Justice Chester at Albany Roosevelt
some weeks ago moved for a change
of venue. The colonel alleged Barnes
controlled Albany county and an i'm
partial trial. was impossible for him
there. Justice Chester denied the mo-
ton but the appellate division at Sara
toga, upon Roosevelt's appeal, fixed
Onondaga county as the place of trial.
A prevailing impression is that the
present court proceeding is rich in
possible revelations, affecting not only
Albany county and New York city pol
itics but also state and even national
politics. According to some political
observers the trial may tell an inter-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
BEGIN ON BRIDGE
TRUST IN KANSAS
Attorney General Ready to
Conduct Big Probe.
States Antitrust Laws ViO-
lated, Is the Charge.
HAS Information AT HAND
Brewster Has Worked on Rec
Ords Two Months.
Testimony Taken From Vari-
GUS Localities.
HAS Information AT HAND

Investigation of the bridge trust and
its alleged operations in Kansas will
begin next week, according to an
nouncement made today by s NJ.
Brewster, attorney general. The in
quiry will involve the taking of much
testimony and sufficient evidence has
already been obtained by the attorney
general to warrant his belief that the
states antitrust laws have been vio-
lated by bridge building concerns.
Nearly two months ago Brewster
took up the work of looking into the
affairs of the bridge companies. In
that time he has gathered information
from almost every county in the state
Just what this information shows will
not be revealed until Brewster is
ready to take public action. In the
meantime he will subpoena bridge
building officials and even county and
district officers to tell what they know
of contract lettings.
1t has been claimed that informa-
ton is available showing that certain
bridge companies operate only in re-
stricted districts or counties and that
the competition in other counties is
mere fOrmality. Such competition, it
is claimed, is not competition at ALL
but "a combination in restraint of
trade under the Interpretation of the
antitrust laws of the state. This al
legged system of making terms and
the state.
Brewster Himself i'm 1T.
Brewster himself will take a hand
in the inquiry and Will ask many
questions. Before deciding to hold an
investigation, Brewster stated that he
would first gather information from
county records. His action would be
determined by these records. he said
Evidently the records have convinced
Brewster that further action is justi-
fled.
we will start our investigation next
Monday" BrewsterzsSaid today. I'VE
are going to the bottBm of The case
1t is probable that Testimony will be
taken in various parts of the state
One or more assistants may be assign
ed to the work and with a special ap-
preparation for the inquiry, it is be-
lieved that the investigation will be
made state wide and affecting every
company in the alleged combine
Brewster stated today that he was not
in a position to state the names of the
companies under fire, nor would such
information be given the public until
further action is taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
ARRIVE AT Pen
Is Terre Haute Election Con.
SpiratOrS at LeavenWOrth.
Begin Sentences Immediately
Others to Come Later Today.

Leavenworth, April 19. = Mayor
Dom M. Roberts and A others con-
victed in the Terre Haute election
conspiracy case arrived at the United
States penitentiary at 10:35 o'clock
this morning. The trip to prison be-
gan at Indianapolis at 1850 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
When the Missouri Pacific Colo
rado Flyer" to which the coach con-
tanning the Terre Haute party was at
tached, approached thep rison yard
the latter car was cut off and a spe
cial engine pushed it through the big
iron gate into the trap" on the prison
property Another gate swung open
and the car was brought within a few
feet of the prison doors.
There was mOD1entary delay as
Warden Thomas w. Morgan and oher
prison officials conferred with the
government officers on the train.
Ihen the little procession of convicted
men began to descend from the car
steps The men shook hands with the
guards V no had accompanied them
from Indiana polls. As they walked
captain of the day watch. they talked
among themselves in subdued tones
The men appeared cheerful.
Captain j. NJ. Purcell, acting dep
uty warden, received the prisoners
After their names and addresses and
other prison information had been
given and their valuables had been
placed in separate enveloues the men
went to the office of DR.. A. T. Yohe,
prison physician, where each submit
ted to physical examination. Then
they were photographed and their
Bertillon measurements and finger
prints were recorded.
They were permitted to retain many
small articles, such as tooth brushes,
handkerchiefs and personal keep
sakes. After the dressing in process
had been completed, Mayor Roberts
and his associates entered the dining
room, where, with 1908 others. they
partook of their first meal in prison.
warden Morgan said it had not been
determined what tasks would be as
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STOCKS STILL BOOM.
Activity Mas aReeche@ the Prominent
Railroad Issues.

New York, April 19.-Extensive
speculation in stocks was resumed to-
day with this difference, however, that
investment issues were most prom1-
nent Union Pacific, St. Paul, Northern
Pacific. Canadian Pacific, Atchison,
Baltimore & Ohio, New York Central,
Reading Lehigh Valley and other div
idend payers rose 1 to points in the
first hour.
United States Steel was again the
active feature, it's opening dealings
representing 1900 shares at so to
So ", from which it soon rose full
point over Saturdays close. There
was a marked subsidence of the recent
spectacular gyrations in war special
ties. Business in the first hour. .totaled
almost 475,O00 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
TOPEKA JACK, COP S0LES FOR A SOUL
Topeka Youth Wanted to Join
Church Sunday.
Stole Shoes That He Might
Appear Nifty.

Because he did not have a pair of
shoes that were good enough to wear
when he expected to join church
Sunday evening, Ismo Bargar, 16-
year-old youth, paroled not long ago
from the Indiana state reformatory,
entered the house of J. S. Griffin, a
dairyman on East Sixth street, sun
day afternoon and stole a pair of Grif-
fins shoes according to the story
told Ed Carver by the boy when the
deputy sheriff picked him up for vio-
lating his reformatory parole today.
The boy also stole a watch and sew
eral other articles from his aunt, Mrs.
R. w. Taylor, SIC Wier street, ac-
cording to information in the hands
of county officials. The watch, which
was a valuable one, was sold by the
boy to a section hand in North To-
peka.
Late this afternoon, no warrant had
been issued for the boy charging him
with the theft of the watch and shoes.
According to county officials, he will
probably be sent back to the Indiana
reformatory.
Since he was paroled from the re-
formatory the boy has been making
his home with his aunt and foster
mother MrOS. r. w. Taylor
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Well known Pugilist on Local
Police Force.
Many Appointments Are An
nOunced Today.

police Judge, police court prose-
cutor, six patrolmen and a police
guard were appointed by Jay E.
House, mayor, and confirmed by the
city commission today. Robert NJ
Yates, succeeds George A. Huron, as
police Judge. A. c. Bartel is the new
police court prosecutor, who succeeds
d ,uglas Mote, resigned. The new po-
licemen are Topeka jack johnson,
colored pugilist; j. T. Meredith, G. A.
Jackson, ]. E. Billings, A. Alba, E. D.
Woodruff, who will be jailer, and A.
J. Proudfit, who will be guard at
the Jail.
Robert NJ. Yates, the new police
Judge is a practicing attorney, 33
years old. He has lived in Topeka
five years and is a member of the Elk
lodge. A. c., or "Bing' Bartel was
formerly clerk of the court of Topeka.
At the last county primaries he was a
candidate for probate judge of Shaw
ne cOnntV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
GERMANS TAKE ART.

Paris, April 19.-Reports have
been received from the parts of
Alsace occupied by the French
that the Germans have transferred
to Metz all the objects of art they
have found in cities that have been
or still are occupied by them in
France and Alsace. Different OBJ
jects dating from the sixteenth CEN
tury were, it is stated, taken from
Hattonchapel and Etain, some of
them important statuary groups by
Richer. At the foot of Hartmans-
weiferkopf, taken by the French.
they are reported to have assem-
bled paintings, sculptures, and tap
estries of the renaissance, including
notably the celebated "Credence"
by Hugues Sambin. These objects
belong to the estate of the SpetZ
family of French nationality. Many
rare porcelains were also taken
All these articles were duly inven-
toried by Professor Leinhaas, be-
fore they were removed. 1t is also
reported that the 'tCrucifix, paint
ed in 1900 by Gruenewa, which was
the jewel CT the Colmar museum,
has also been removed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
FRANK HAS LOST
Only the PardOning Power Can
Save Him Now.
U. s. Supreme Court Sustains
the Georgia Tribunals.

Washington, April 19--The su-
preme court of the United States to-
day decided against Leo M. Franks, in
his habeaS corpus case.
Justice Pitney delivered the opinion
of the court. He concluded by say
ing:
I'm all the proceedings in the courts
of Georgia, the fullest right and .oppor-
tunity to be heard, according to the
established modes of procedure, have
been accorded to him,
I'm the opinion of this court" said
Justice Pitney, "he is not shown to
have been deprived of any right guar
anteed to him by the fourteenth
amendment or any other provision of
the constitution laws of the United
States. On the contrary, he has been
convicted and is now held in custody
under due process of law within the
meaning of the constitution
1t is believed that only the state par
don officials of Georgia can now save
Frank from the death penalty for his
conviction of the murder of Mary
Pr Lgan, a factory girl. The supreme
courts action today seemingly ex-
hausts every possible resort to the
courts.
Justice Holmes delivered a dissent
ing opinion in which Justice Hughes
cOncurred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
AbandOns Attempt to Penetrate
French Territory.
Guns and Hungarian
Cavalry To Be Withdrawn.
CONCENTRATE IN THE EAST
To Stem the Tide of the Rus
sian Invasion.
Slavs Are Preparing for An
other Forward Movement.

London, April 19.-Abandonment
by the German general staff of plans
for a general offensive in France is
inferred in Rome from information re-
ceived there. 1t is said this decision
is indicated by official communica-
tions to the Italian cabinet, as we'll as
by statements of Germans in official
circles and that hope of penetration
further into French territory has been
put aside.
A dispatch from Geneva gives the
impression that the Austrians and Ger
mans have decided to concentrate their
energies on the eastern campaign. St
is said that at a council of war pre-
sided over by Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg it was determined to trans
fer the Austrian heavy artillery now
before Verdun to Poland and to send
back to Cracow, Western Galicia, the
Hungarian cavalry now on the west
ern front. The situation still is to be
cleared up.
Confident assertion from Berlin last
week that the Russian advance in the
Carpathian regions had been halted
are offset by the claim of the Petro-
grad war office that the principal chain
of the mountains, comprising a 75-
mile section of the front is now in
possession of the Russians and that
10000 AustrianS have been captured
in the last few weeks. 1t is said in
Petrograd that the movement toward
the interior of Hungary will be re-
sumed after the troops have been rest
ed and reinforced. The Austrian war
office, however, maintains that the
Austro- German forces are gaining fur
ther victories.
Count Alvaro de Romanones, for
mer premier of Spain, has made a
public statement that a Solemn dec
laratlon" should be made by Spain
to show where her sympathy lies in
the war, without violating her neu-
tFality. He pointed ouk that Spain's
relations with the triple entente, con-
sisting of Great Britain, France and
Russia, had been more and more
friendly during recent years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
GUNS IN ANCIENT BABYLON.

London. April 19. Ancient
Babylon is a fortified point for the
Turkish expedition against Turkey,
with the guns placed behind the
German archaeological excavations
Since 1900, the German archeolo-
gists have employed an average of
800 men to dig among the ruins.
The extent of this work is indicated
by the fact they used a small rail
way to erry away the earth as it
was taken out. Babylon could
make a fortified place of great
strength, it is argued The sur
roundingS are fiat, yet covered with
a network of embankments of an
cient canals, and the German
diggings, vast in extent, offer ideal
shelter and excellent gun pits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
TRYING TO HIDE TRENCHES.

Havre, April 19.-An ingenious
use of the arrival of spring is be-
ing made by gardeners in the
trenches in the chalk districts of
France. 1T has always been very
difficult to conceal the exact line of
the trenches in this district, be-
cause the white chalk was laid bare
wherever the soil was disturbed.
The gardeners are now being en-
ployed to sow the chalky ridges
with mustard and other small
seeds. These seeds, being very
small, gather in the surface of the
chalk and quickly cover them with
vegetation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
CALLS SHIPS HOME.
Japan Orders Her War Vessels to
Leave American Coast.

Washington, April 19.-Japan has
ordered her warships in Pacific waters
near the American coasts except those
salvaging the wrecked cruiser Asama
in Turtle bay, to return to their home
stations. Advices to that effect were
received today from Toxic at the
Japanese embassy
The embassy also received word that
the cruiser Chitoz was the only YES
sci accompanying the repair ship
working on the ASama. Commander
Noble Irwin of the cruiser New Or
leans, had reported that one repair
ship and two colliers were the only
vessels in the bay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
To QUIT M'COMBS
Bride of is Months Estranged
From Democratic Leader.
Political Plot May Be at Bot
tom of Trouble.

Washington, April 19.-Society cir
cles here were shocked today when
it became known that William F. Nc
Combs, chairman of the Democratic
National committee and Mrs. Nc
Combs had separated. The belief
among close friends of the couple is
that Mrs. McCombs soon will bring
an action for divorce.
Mrs. McCombs has spent much time
for the last several months at the
home of her parents, Col. and Mrs.
John R. Williams in this city. Re-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
TWO GAY BIRDS
n. Y. Woman Wears Live
Feathers on Her Hat
And Little Birdie Sings as She
Walks.

New York. April 19.-Bess Ryan,
who first became famous as Fashion
in Experience at the Casino and
later because she sued a millionaire
for $4,000 in Boston and the exhibits
in the case showed that she was ten
derly known as "'Toodles," startled
Fifth avenue when she appeared with
a real live bird in a cage of gauZe
which formed part of her hat.
The bird sang and a large number
of persons who followed her agreed
that it was very fetching. Even the
bird seemed to enjoy it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
BETTER THAN A GUN.
Chicago Man Finds a Cat the Best
| Weapon of Defense.

Court Justice Hendrick reserved de-
cision today on the application of
counsel for Harry K. Thaw for a jury
trial to determine Thaw's sanity. He
requested council to submit briefs and
announced he would return his de-
cision before Thursday
Chicago, Ill, April 19.-No need to
carry a revolver any more-just carry
a cat. Theodore Bundey did and the
cat routed four holdup men and saved
his watch.
Bundney was his way to his
home with the cat On the LOOMS
street bridge four men seized him and
began to go through his pockets. They
got his 81 when the cat leaped at their
faces, splitting, scratching and biting
and put the four to flight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
BOND AT $4,000.
Roscoe Hornbaker Allowed Release by
Judge, Today.

Paola,- Kan. April 19.-The appli-
cation of Roscoe Hornbaker, accused
of the murder of George McElheney,
postmaster at Louisburg, for a wife of
habeas corpus to obtain his release on
bond was heard today by Judge Ran
kin.
Judge Rankin late today announced
that he would allow Hornbaker's ap-
pJication- Bond was fixed at $4,000.
Attorneys fr Hornbaker Immediate
" began effrts to arrange the bail.
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Today's Temperatures.

The temperature averaged nine de-
grees above normal today. The wind
was ten miles an hour from the south
east. There have been heavy rains in
Texas, Oklahoma and southern Kan
sas. The wind was ten miles an hour
from the southwest this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
Mrs. Creatore Is Dead.

Sacramento, April 19.-Mrs. Crea-
tore, wife of the Italian bandmaster of
that name, died here last night follow
ing a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Creatore
was a sister-in-law of Adelina Patti,
the famous singer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19
Bridge Works Resume.

Gary, Ind, April 19.-The local
plant of the American Bridge company
resumed work today, giving employ
ment to $50 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19

Topeka's greenhouse has a new plant.
Its name is "HelianthuS ClematiS
chabodiS." Every time the Wash
burn college endowment fund is
increased $4,000 the plant grows
one section and puts forth another
leaf. Let Topeka tip the sprinkling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-19

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday
not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-26
BELLIGERENTs FINED stoo.

Boston, July 26.-Captain John Evers of the Boston Braves and Um- pire Quigley were each fined $1O0 Sat- urday for their part in the dispute during the Chicago Boston baseball game last Thursday when Quigley struck Evers, claiming that the Braves captain had stepped on his foot. According to President John K. Tener of the National league, who announced the fines, Evers was penalized for not taking his base when the umpire called four balls, and Quigley for failure to handle the resulting situation in a proper man. ner Heinie Zimmerman of the Chi cago team was also fined s100 for
 improper conduct" on the field dur ing the same game. Zimmerman's penalty resulted from some remarks
 which he addressed to Umpire Emslie.