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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
FIRST ONE SLATED
One Bill Introduced for AbOl-
ishing Barber Board.
Declaration That 1t Has Met
With DisfavOr in State.

Representative Meyer today intro
duced a bill in the house for the re-
peal of the state barber board, created
by legislative enactment in 1913. The
measure is recommended in the gov
ernor's message to the legislature and
it is generally believed will receive the
support of the Republican house, as
well as administration followers in the
senate.
Meyers act wipes from the statute
books the entire 1918 enactment. He
bases his bill on the theory that there
is no demand for the law and that il
is in disfavor in the state and a useless
expense.
Since the recent exposure by Governor
Hodges to the effect that at least two
of the three members of the board had
been paying themselves or members of
their household for their personal board,
much sentiment against the board has
been aroused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
Grow I'm Extent as Further Re-
ports Come In.
Long List Of Cities Sending In.
complete Reports.
Noted Cathedral at JalianO
Converted Into Ruins.
(By Alice Rohe.)

Rome, Jan. 14.-With martial law
prevailing in the region devastated by
yesterdays earthquake. the italian
government today was devoting every
effort to compiling an accurate list of
the dead and to relieve the injured.
The casualty list continues to grow
as Communication with the stricken
district is restored, but 1t viii be sev-
erRl days before absolutely accurate
figures are obtainable. The reports
received by the cabinet at its special
session today, placed the dead at not
less than 10000, with three times that
many injured. Many Of the latter will
die.
Railroad and telegraphic communi-
cation with the stricken section is
completely Interrupted. Premier Sc
1endra told his associates at the cabi-
net meeting that he feared the loss
of life might reach 10000 and that the
disaster was second only TO that al
Messina. At his suggestion an emer-
gency fund OF $4,000 was set aside
for immediate relief and at the same
time the minister of war was instruct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
|C. G. BAKER DEAD
Former Rneminent4 ".Topekan
Passes Away ut st. Louis.
Helped Organize Topeka Rah-
way CO-Twice State Printer.

q prominent man in Topeka affairs and
In state politics. died last night at st.
Louis. after a brief illness which term
mated a period Of failing health ex-
tending over nearly two years. A tele-
gram bringing news of his death was
received last night by the family of
his nephew, Floyd p. Baker of this city.
Arrangements are being made to bring
the body to Topeka for interment and
the funeral service will probably be
held here. about the end of this week.
When the Topeka Railway company
was transferred to its present owner
chip C. C. Baker closed out his To-
peka interests and moved to Lathrop.
Mo-, about ten years ago. and has since
that time resided away from Kansas.
For a number of years he conducted
a factory at I.athrop, Mo-. and for the
GfSa1nfanaa1a Y2na0 as1I0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
Most Of the Houses Literally
Shaken to Pieces.
MASSES OF SMOKING RUINS
Surviving People Are Sufleflng
Terribly From Cold.
Inhabitants Of the Capital
Still Panic Stricken.

Rome, Jan. 1.-THE death list in yes
terday's earthquake in the province Of
Abruzxi was this evening placed at ap.
proximately 10000 by the official report.
Several trainloads OF refugees reached
this city during the afternoon. All
brought heartrending tales OF suffering
and hardship in the various towns. OF
which Avexxano is the center. They
declare that practically every house In
Avexzano and the surrounding district
Is in ruins and that hundreds OF
maimed and mutilated bodies can be
seen In the ruins. The center Of the
earthquake xone, they declare. u In the
Lake Fucino region and there are not
less than twenty cities and towns that
have been completely destroyed.
Aovices to the premier and the Vat
persons are homeless and that all arc
suffering greatly. Although the troops
are Offering all the assistance they can
give. additional supplies are very bad
ly needed and this evening orders were
issued to hold up the refugee trains
pending the moving Of food, fuel and
supplies.
"All Of our reports indicate that tho
death list is growing" said the premier,
but We still hope that the accounts
will be found exaggerated when COM
plete details are in. But we know that
the list of injured is very large and the
property lost enormous. Most of the
reports covering the Avezzano district
make the death list very large
Suffering From Cold.
Pope Benedict has sent Mgr. SaEni.
arch bishop Of Aquila. to the scene and
has directed that the church furnish all
possible aid. Because the survivors are
suffering terribly from cold, the Vati-
can. the government and the Rome au-
thorities are rushing fuel food and
clothing from thia city to the stricken
| region.
The inhabitants OF Rome. are stafI
tpanic. .jefiehsf- sNaiaS are, rnhainine in
the open, refusing to return to tnefE
homesS fearing a-E1ouErence . Of the tre-
| mOrs.
In addition to the towns already re-
ported as badly damaged, advices to-
| night show that the following cities
and towns have been completely razed:
AntrosanO, Elbe, Copelle, Cerchie, Ce-
lano, Capistrelle, Castrenove, Patterno
| and st. Pellino.
| One Of the first refugees from Avex-
zano to leave that city reached here
this afternoon with a thrilling tale Of
his experience. He stated that most
| Of the houses were literally shaken to
pieces and crumpled into a mass of
smoking ruins. He said that he WAS in
| the street when the first shock came
| and Immediately rushed into his house.
He managed to rescue his aunt and q
| servant but all other members OF the
| family were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
GOV. BLEASE RESIGNS
South Carolina Executive Retires
From Office in Ten Words.

Columbia, s. c., Jan. 14.-Governor
Coleman Blease today filed his resig-
nation as South Carolina's chief
executive with the secretary of state
to take effect Immediately.
Governor Blease's term would have
expired January 10. His resignation
was Immediately accepted. Lieuten-
ant Governor Charles A. Smith then
took the oath of office as governor
for the unexpired term.
No reason for the governors action
was given in his resignation, which
contained only the words:
Il hereby resign my office as COVER
nor of South Carolina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
STILL Like SPRING.
Weather Ideal for the Middle of
January.

The weather today would be ideal
for the last of March or the fore part
of April. The temperature is that which
Is normally experienced at that time
of year. It is abnormally warm for
January.
The minimum temperature today was
3 degrees; on this date in 1888 1t was
twelve below zero. Normal minimum
for January II is Is.
There is nothing but pleasant wealth
er in sight The forecast calls for the
same thing over again at Topeka, and
slight rise in temperature in the
western portion of the state tonight
The stage of the Kaw river today
was 3.6. The ice is gradually melting
away.
This is the warmest day at Topeka
since November 27.
The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
TCootinued on Page TWo.I
Be GOOD TO B0SSIE
Mother Cow Means Over &c.,
100000 to Kansas Yearly.
Speakers Before Meeting I
State Board Agriculture.

The meeting Of the state board Of az
riculture-the forty-fourth-is the larg-
est in the history Of the board In re-
spect to outside attendance. The
Knights and Ladies Of security M
was well filled for the mornins session
today, and there were hundreds OF per-
sons in attendance at the session this
afternoon in Representative hall where
the special attraction was the address
by Secretary Houston. The Memorial
hall was abandoned as a meeting place
because Of the poor acoustic properties
Of the room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14

FOR FEDERAL RURAL CREDITS
Declares His Support to Legis-
latiOn for Farmers of Country.
Henry ]. Waters Gave Good
Talk Before Commercial Club.

That the nation owes a deep debt OF
gratitude to the farmers of Kansas and
other states for lending assistance at q
time when the world was in the most
desperate straits ever known and the
commerce destroyed. was the state
ment of d. F. Houston, secretary Of
the United States department of ag-
riculture. in speaking at dinner CIV
en- in his honor today at the CONNER
cial club quarters. Secretary Houston
expressed the appreciation of the ma
ton fo- the service rendered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14

William Newlin of Hutchinson In his
address before the members of the Kan
sas State Board of Agriculture this
morning emphasized the well-known
saying that the COW is the foster mother
of the human race. He was speaking
on 'The Cow-the Farmers Most Eff
ficient Debt Payer"
"Out here in Kansas" said the
speaker, I'VE are just beginning to ap-
preciate the COW and to know and real
ize that she is more than the equal of
her barnyard partner, the hog, in her
ability to pay debts. She not only pays
for her feed, but after furnishing but
ter-fat for immediate use and profit,
she produces skim milk to feed her calf
and the hogs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
Cotton Exports Nearly normal.

Washington. Jan. I.-Cotton exports be-
came almost normal during December,
.lla 0ales having been sent abroad as
compared with ]. .230 $50 bales In December,
1913 The exports for the first five months
OF the cotton year. however, showed a
from the same period OF 1918 the total
pc ng 26O. 164 bales compared with 4,437,-
4so bales. Cotton used in the United States
dur ng December amounted d to 40, ,S34 bales,
slightly over 5000 bales more than in
December, 1slA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
MAKES OUT SCHEDULES


Chicago. ILL.,, Jan. 1.-THE Western
league will play a 154-game schedu;e
in 1915 instead Of one Of 168 games,
it was announced today by PresidenA
O'Neill. The season will start April
% and close September 19, according
to present plans.
President O'Neill today issued a call
for a schedule meeting OF the league
to be held here Sunday. February Z.
and the Omaha, Lincoln and St Jo-
seph clubs were appointed members
Of committee to draw Nm tontattVo
schedules. - u. II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14
WITH SO, 900 DEADAND
DYING ITALY FACES A
GREAT CATASTROPHE

and other towns in that region. report
much damage and some loss of life.
None Killed In Rome.
No one was killed in Rome but there
is considerable material damage Sew
eral of Rome's historical structures
were damaged but it is hoped not ir-
redeemably so. About 100 persons were
killed in towns near Rome, according
to reports.
Relief work is already under way and
it Is stated that King Victor Emmanuel
TContinued on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-14

Fair tonight and Friday: warmer in
west tonight
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
One Size of Tire-Anti-Skids on Rear

The Maxwell car is one of the easiest cars in the
world on tires. Maxwell carry but one
spare tire and but size of spare tubes. Econom-
ical 30 inch 3H inch tires are used all around
on wheels.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Circus Opens Season in Cresco.
And along went Ruth.

G. E. Robinson, representing Coll
mar Bros. circus, was in Cresco last
Tuesday to make the necessary ar
rangements for the regular biennial
visit of that popular amusement in
stitution to Cresco. The date is
Monday, May 10th, this being the
opening performance of the show.
They come here direct from winter
quarters at Baraboo, Wis, and will
arrive some time Sunday. From here
they go to New Hampton. Mr..
Robinson stated that owing to the
prevalence of the foot and mouth
disease they are making very un-
usual routing in the hope of escap-
ing the disease. If by chance they
should run into the disease it would
mean disarmament, perhaps for the
rest of the season and consequent
heavy financial loss.-Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Along Came Ruth.

"Oh, I'm so glad you came,
Ruth" said Elsie as Ruth appear
ed at the door, her usual bright face
spreading sunshine over the room
that had become clouded.
Whats the trouble, cousin?'
Ruth asked.
''Well, mothers worn herself out
completely and has gone to bed with
q, terrible backache, and none of us
can help her"
ANY Baume analgesique in the
house?''
mo, we never heard of it."
Never mind then; get the cam
phorated oil. Just minute, Aun-
tie, and we'll have you so comfy you
won't know you have a back.
Ruth busted herself for a few
minutes in bathing the back with the
oil, then warmed a pillow and placed
cross-ways under the tired woman.
Feel any hetter?'' she asked when
through. Much" answered her
aunt
And along went Ruth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
A YOUNG MOTHER is CALLED.
Mrs. Kent Larson Died Sunday, April
%, of Tetanus After Short
Illness.

Lovida Arnetta Kiel was born in
Calmar, Iowa April Is, 1888. Sep
TENDER II, 1911, at the Norwegian
Lutheran church in Calmar, she was
united in marriage with Lauritz Kent
Larson, after which they moved to
the Larson farm, west of Ossian, and
to this union two children were born,
Arnold Lauritz, and Mildred Char
lotte, both of whom are at home.
Sunday, April %, 1915, after only
several weeks illness, Mrs. Larson
passed away, death being caused by
complication of diseases, resulting
in tetanus. She was only q years
of age, when called to her eternal re-
ward, leaving to mourn her early de-
parture her two children and her hus-
band.
Funeral services were held in the
Norwegian Lutheran church at Cal
mar yesterday, Rev. Paul Koren Off
ciating, and interment was made in
the parish cemetery. The pail bear
ers were Paul Wangsness, Casper
Sandager, Richard Sandager, George
Numedahl, Hartwick Numedahl and
Clarence Numedahl.
Her death came as a shock to her
family and her many friends. Sick
but short time, death was not
looked for, and all that medical aid
and kind and loving hands could do,
awaited naught.
She was of sweet and sunny dis
position. She possessed rare couT-
tesy and joyous temperament, and
the spirit of her love was not weak
ness but strength. Strong and potent
was the influence of her loving heart
which gave its gifts so generously.
To the bereaved ones we extend
heartfelt sympathy, and we commend
into the hands of loving God the
soul of the departed.-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
A Very Quiet Wedding.

Mr.. VIM. Klatt, proprietor of the
Palm Theatre, and Mrs. Ernest Herr
rather stole a march on their friends
and neighbors Wednesday morning.
They went to DEBORAH in Mr.. Klatt's
car, and secured marriage license
and in the afternoon they went to
Eldorado, where Rev. Blessin per-
formed the marriage ceremony. While
their near neighbors mistrusted what
was going on it was surprise to
most of the people.
We will not however lay it up
against them because they did not
consult us, but will extend our hear
ty congratulations Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
A Dependable Electric Starter

For $55 extra, you have your Maxwell de-
livered equipped with the famous Smms-H HUFF cleo
trio starter This starter is efficient, trouble proof
and easily operated.
And the Maxwell is completely equipped from the
clear vision, ventilatng windshield at the front
to the spare tire carrier at the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Infection i'm the Air.

Medical authorities agree that
colds are infectious. In some cities
children with colds are barred from
schools. Springs changing weather
brings many colds. The quickest and
safe way to stop colds, coughs and
Group is to give Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. Engbertson's Phar-
macy. May
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
MORE THAN 1000 MAXWELL DEALERS
ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE
Atlanta

MORE THAN 1000 MAXWELL DEALERS
ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE
Each of the Maxwell dealers in the
United States and Canada is an automobile
expert Anyone of them stands ready at all
times to give advice and assistance to any
Maxwell owner. You can tour all of the
United States and Canada and should your
car require the attention of an expert you
will find Maxwell dealer near at hand. If
you need a replacement part, and the dealer
does not have it in stock, he can get it for
you from the nearest Maxwell branch within
a few hours.
Maxwell owners never have their cars
out OF service for days or weeks at time
waiting for replacement parts.
The $685. Maxwell wonder Car" is the
greatest real automobile value ever offered.
The service that the Maxwell Motor Com
pany gives is not surpassed by the service
given by any other automobile manufacturing
organization in the world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
81 MAXWELL DISTRICT OFFICES

81 MastDeH District Offices are main
tanned in leading cities. This means 81 Dis
trict Managers, each with a corps of assist
ants. A great big part of the work of this
army of skilled men is to see that Maxwell
dealers give req Maxwell service to Maxwell
owners.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Heavy Car Comfort

What surprises most people is the smooth, buoy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Low "Up.keep" Carburetor

The carburetor used the Maxwell was espec-
Tally designed for 1t after long and severe tests
under every conceivable condition Economy tours
conducted by hundreds OF dealers and owners in
different sections OF the country have proved its
efnciency, its quick response TO throttle and its
extremely low consumption OF gasoline 1t has
been termed the low up-keep" carburetor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Read This List of Expensive Features.
Attractive Streamline Body

Attractive Streamline Body
Pure streamline body; graceful crown Tenders
with all rivets concealed All the grace, style
and snap" that you will find in any of the highest
priced cars.
A Hieh-Tension Magnetic
Nearly all the high priced cars have high tension
magnetos. A high tension magnetic gives positive
ignition. The Simms magnetic, with which the Max
well is equipped, is recognized as one Of the best
magnetos made.
Left Side Drive-Central Control
Left side steer with gear shifting levers in center
OF driving OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES control-has been
accepted by leading makers of expensive automo-
bles as the safest and most comfortable for the
driver; that is why the Maxwell has IL. The Max
well is SO easy to drive and control that a child
can handle il.
Three-Speed Sliding Gear Transmission
All high priced cars have sliding gear trans
mission II is costly to make, but IL is the best
II the motor has the power. sliding gears will
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05

ant riding qualities OF the Maxwell. The spring
suspension of the 1915 Maxwell is the same costly
combination of long sem-elptca front springs
and the three quarter elliptic rear springs that
Is used on most heavy weight, high priced cars.
The Maxwell offers you every essential OF the high
est priced machines at fifth Of their cost.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
The Roomy Full S-Passenser Body
Adjustable Front Seat

The 1915 Maxwell has a full grown 5-passenger
body. The front seat is adjustable you can move
II three inches forward or backward This makes
the car really comfortable for the driver. Ne
cramped legs for tall people or uncomfortable
reaching for short people. Most drivers seats are
made to 6t anyone-so fit no one
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
The 1915 MaxOeH Has These Features And Mo,v Others

pull the car out OF any mud or sand. The Maxwell
has threespeed selective sliding gear transmission
because Maxwell engineers do not consider any
other type to be worthy of the Maxwell
Double.Shell Radiator with Shock
Absorbing Device
The Maxwell radiator is of handsome design,
gracefully curved, and 1t is built to be trouble
has ample cooling capacity. The radiator is
mounted to the frame by means of shock alb
radiator of all twists and distortions of the frame,
sorbing device also minmizes the possibility of
radiator leaks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Reversible Steering Gear

The greatest margin OF safety has been pro-
yded IN the steering gear Of the 1915 Maxwell.
The Maxwell irreversible steering mechanism is
OF tne expensive worm, and-gear type and its SUI
perlorly over every other type lies in its many
adjustments. At no time is more than a fourth of
,h bearing surface OF the gear which operates
the worm In use. When needed, a bearing
surface may be had by adjusting the gear quarter
OF turn In short, the Maxwell steering gear
mas Tour times the adjustment Of any other kind.
Heavy Car Comfort
What surprises most people Is the smooth buoy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05

from the maker of the car he drives. He
sometimes needs new parts, adjustments, etc.
Is GREAT MAXWELL SERVICE
BRANCHES
The Maxwell Motor Company takes care
Of Maxwell owners by maintaining is great
MasuOeN Service Branches. These branches
are in great cities which have been selected
in such a manner as to thoroughly cover the
United States. They can deliver parts to
any Maxwell dealer or Maxwell owner within
a feW hours.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-05
Is Great Service Banhes Maxwell District Oices-Moe than 1000
Maxwell Dealers always the Service Of Those Who Drive Maxwell Cars

When you buy an automobile you buy
two kinds of service. First The service
given and guaranteed by the car itself.
Second:-The service given by the maker
and the dealer while the car is in use.
The service the Maxwell car gives is
known. $4,000 satisfied Maxwell owners
have given the car the rough and tumble acid
test of fully eighteen months service. The
Maxwell has shown that it is able to stand
up under the severest use. In cities, over
country roads, through mud and sand and up
the steepest mountains, the 1915 Maxwell
has made good for $4,000 owners.
THE SERVICE THAT THE MAXWELL
MOTOR COMPANY GIVES
The service that the Maxwell car gives
cannot be questioned. Any automobile
owner from time to time requires service
, 1915-07-01
Mrs. Steinsprins Dead.

Mrs. W. B. Harden received a
telegram Tuesday stating that her
sister, Mrs. W. e. Steinspring
had died in California. Death
was due to creeping paralysis,
from which she has been afflicted
for over a year past. Mr.. and
Mrs. Steinspring left here about
3 years ago and have been living
on the coast since that date. We
are unable to learn any particu-
lars regarding her case. Mrs.
Steinspring was we'll known here
and has many friends who will
feed sad owe her passing. She
leaves two sisters. one in Califor-
mia, and Mrs. W. B. Harden of
this place.