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The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Kansas will boost the Wilson presi-
dental plurality above the 10000
mark. 1t may go to $4,000 or even
35, 900. That is greater than any dream
of the most ardent and enthusiastic
Democrat With nearly 500 precincts
to report governorship totals, Cover
nor Capper is now hanging. languidly
On the 100000 mark and looks safe by
125,000 or more.
Today the Democrats are simply
daZzled and bewildered by their show
election, when the Democrats claimed
everything in sight, Hubert Lardner,
chairman of the state committee, put
the Wilson plurality at 1900 to
IL, ,000. Then he knocked on wood
and wished dreams might come true.
Now Lardner is submerged in good
news of which he never dreamed and
never permitted himself to think.
Total figures this afternoon from
1852 of the 2,474 precincts of Kansas
give Wilson 24S,093 and Hughes 21S,-
276-a skimpy 10000. But there are
son keeps growing as reports some to
Topeka. Use your own judgment as
to where it will stop.
Do your own guessing On governor,
also. If it were but possible to slice a
few thousand off the Capper returns
and add them to the Hughes column,
the Republicans would be happy. In
1,69S precincts. Capper has 231,749
votes and Lansdon 132,775.
Congressional Fight.
The Republicans dented the Demo-
crat congressional stronghold by the
election of Col. Ed. C. Little over Con-
gresham Joseph Taggart. That was
as far as the winning went. Right
there the Bourbon line held and Kan
sas voted to return the five remaining
Democrat congressman.
In the Fourth district Congressman
Dudley Doolittle won close fight
over Clyde w. Miller. Doolittle's ma
jority over Miller will probably be
something less than 500, altho returns
from all counties in the district seem
to give him a safe lead and the cleo
ton Miller and his managers have
conceded the election to Doolittle.
Charles M. Harger's chances in the
Fifth district went down when the
Wilson vote went up. Harger is beat
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FOREIGNERS FLEE
Take Special Trains to the
Mexican Border.
Report De FactOs Evacuate
City of Oiinaga.

Ell Paso. Nov. 9.-Passengers arriv-
ing from Chihuahua City brought a
report that a special train was being
prepared to bring the French and
British residents of Chihuahua City to
the border. Chinese residents are also
coming from the state capital. 1t is
feared that Villa is preparing an at
tack.
San Antonio, Nov 9.-An unofficial
report reached General FunSton's s
headquarters late last night that
Ojinaga had been evacuated by the
Carranza garrison commanded by Col
onel Riojas. The advance of Villistas
in the territory south of Ojinaga was
given as the reason for the movement
The report was still without official
confirmation today.
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Exchange of Fraud Cry in Ma
tiOnal Headquarters.
Democrats Start Proceedings in
New Hampshire.
BOTH SIDES BANDY Def.
Replies and Answers Come Hot
and Fast.
Warn Ballot Box Watchers to
Look Out for Fakes.

New York. Nov. 9.-Charges that
the Republican election officials in
New Hampshire were unfair in the
vote count there, by which they gave
the state to Hughes by 161 votes was
made today by Henry Morganthau.
chairman of the Democratic finance
committee.
1--WE will demand and get a recount
there he said. ''It will be very queer
IL we can not get in $50 or 200 votes
in this way. The Republicans control
the election machinery and it is only
natural that a recount would give US
gain under such circumstances
These officials have given US no vote
we were not entitled to and they have
taken a large number of votes away
from us that we were entitled to-
Morganthau's charge was in answer
to a statement by George w. Perkins.
Instructions to the Democratic COM
mittee in New Hampshire to demand
the recount had already gone forward,
he said.
Nerves Are Frayed.
The situation today was one which
pulled taut the already overstrained
nerves of political managers. 1t was
responsible for more acrimonious ex-
changes between the two sides than
heretofore marked the campaign. 1t
brought warnings from Democratic
Chairman Mccormick to his cohorts to
guard ballot boxes" lest there be
tampering. 1t inspired Republican
Chairman WILCOX bitterly to reply
that any one intimating fraud by Re
publicans was contemplate scoun-
drel'' and issued a warning himself
against stealing of the presidency by
the Democrats. In at least one state
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May WAIT WEEK
2,136 Minnesota Guards Vote
May Decide Issue.
But These Won't Be Counted
Until Tuesday.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 9.-With 2,136
Minnesota militiamen's votes cast at
the border and not expected to be
counted before next Tuesday, the
world may wait another week to know
who will be president of the United
States. if Minnesota is to be given the
proud privilege of deciding that issue.
Six commissioners who took these
ballots to the border to be marked by
the militiamen, are en- route back to
Minnesota today. They are due Sun
day. Both parties claim the militia
vote. Division of staff officers in re-
cent political ventures is half and half.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Temperatures today averaged de-
grees above normal. The wind is
blowing az the rate of twelve miles an
hour from the southwest.
brief period of clear warm
weather followed by some real winter.
with rain and cold is on the schedule
for the weekend, according to wealth
er bureau reports. Fair weather with
temperatures above normal prevailed
today and the same is promised for
tomorrow. Friday night the bad
period will begin, according to the
forecast which reads as follows: Fair
and warmer tonight: Friday increasing
cloudiness followed probably by rain
colder Friday in the northwest and
north central sections of Kansas, much
colder by Saturday in all parts of the
state.
The lowest temperature last night
was 35 degrees, the official records
show 1t was cold enough on the
ground, however, to freeze a light
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S HURT IN WRECK
Golden State Limited Derailed
Near Newman, Kan.
Four Cars Turn Over; Two in
Topeka Hospitals.
The Injured.

r. L. Taylor, Los Angeles, negro
chef Severely scalded and bruised:
George C. Hawkins, Ludlow, S. D.,
private Troop L. Seventh cavalry.
NJ. T Ransom, age AZ, Wichita.
Left shoulder and clavicle fractured.
Frank B. Dearing, Philadelphia,
first sergeant Troop l., Seventh cav
airy. Right wrist and left knee lac
Grated.
Carol skence, Greensburg, Kan.
Back wrenched.
Unidentified woman, about 80 years
old and believed to live in Greensburg,
Kan Bruised, and suffering from Sc
we're nervous shock.
While a number of it's passengers
were eating in the diner, Rock Island
train No. 4, known as the Golden State
Limited, was wrecked a short distance
east of Newman, twelve miles east of
Topeka, at $50 o'clock last night.
The wreck occurred when flange
on a wheel under the second car of
the train broke. The car swayed and
turned over on its side, dragging the
rest of the six cars behind with it.
Four of the cars were thrown COM
! three coaches were nearly overturned.
/ The engine and mail car were cut
loose from the train.
At noon today G. B. Hetherington,
trainmaster for the Kansas division of
the Rock Island, stated that not
! enough information was available to
fix the cause of the derailment of the
Golden State Limited, which went into
the ditch at Newman, twelve miles
east of Lawrence, at $50 O'Clock last
night Mr.. Hetherington had just re-
turned from the wreck.
At that time two wreckers, one a
Union Pacific, the other a Rock Is
land, were removing the debris. One
line of track was open and trains were
being routed thru The other line OF
track was still blocked, and it was not
stated when it would be opened.
1t was stated that the two passen-
gers most badly injured, who are in
Stormont hospital, were doing well. II
was not believed then that either
would die The two in the hospital
are NJ. T. Ransom of Wichita, left
shoulder and clavicle fractured, and
R. L. Taylor. of Los Angeles, colored
chef, badly scalded.
Six persons were reported injured
this morning, none of them fatally
With the exception of NJ T. Ransom
of Wichita, and r. L. Taylor, the
negro chef, who was badly scaIded
both of whom were taken to Stormont
hospital here, the rest of the passen-
gers continued on their way to Kan
sas City. Tho scant number of in
small number of passengers according
to J. w. Stevens, the Pullman cal
, conductor.
Engineer to Rescue.
Another reason fer the few injured
s Engineer Haviland, who takes M
,redit for his part IN saving lives
Il did it without thinking" he said
About 900 yards east of Newman
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CONVENTION PERSONALS ON
PAGE 81

Teachers by the hundreds from the
cities, from the little country schools,
from everywhere in Kansas began
pouring into Topeka this morning to
enjoy the fifty-fourth annual session
of the Kansas State Teachers asSocla-
ton here today, tomorrow and Satur-
dav. The registration books in the
state house lobby showed that on the
opening day the attendance is greater
than ever before in the history of the
association. By o'clock this evening
it is expected that the registration will
be 5000. Before the convention closes
1000 teacher are expected here.
Preparation of the school boy and
girl of today for cooperation in deal
ing with social affairs rather than the
individualism of the past was dealt
with jointly this morning by Dr.
George D. Strayer of Columbia univer-
sity. and p. 2. Claxton, United States
commissioner of education. Both men
spoke in the city auditorium which
was filled with teachers.
The fifty-fourth annual convention
opened with prayer by Dr. Charles M.
Sheldon of the Central Congregational
church. This was followed by music
on the pipe organ and a vocal solo of
much merit by Miss Edith Bideau.
Laws Rule Now.
Briefly the speakers sketched the
passing of the good, old days when a
man could make a living independent
ly of others, could travel independent
ly of the social and industrial customs
of others. Now no one can travel any
where without finding himself forced
to abide by social and industrial Gus
toms of the people.
mo democracy can stand unless
there are enough men who will sacri-
flee their individual aims for the bene-
fit of the common good" declared
Doctor Strayer.
Then the speakers outlined the need
of teaching cooperation among pupils
at the schools, teaching them by prac-
tice the ideals of obligation. duty and
service to the group in which they live
Teaching Too Autocratic.
The present method of teaching is
too autocratic, the speakers told the
teachers. Pupils seek more to please
teacher by their individualism in
recitation than thru the results of CO.
operation which ultimately will be tho
only salvation of themselves and the
nation.
The teachers were urged TO create
in their pupils the need of helping one
another, of making combined rather
than individual efforts to reach a goal
Instances where teachers had pupil.
aid others, less apt in certain studie:
were pointed out as methods of re,
ducing the individualistic tendorcie.
of the times and creating the spirit o.
cooperation in which all work fol
the good of community rather thar
for individual results, only.
Then. too, the education of a pupiF,
reasoning powers instead of memoriz
ing powers was urged upon tn,
teachers
Must Think Not Memorize.
Too many pupils memorize thei
lessons and do not reason them out.
declared DR.. Strayer. This is simpl
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
ROYAL FLYER MISSING
Baron Lucas Either Killed or Cap
tured by Germans.

London, Nov. 9.-Baron Lucas of
Grudwell, member of the Royal Fly
ing corps and formerly parliamentary
under secretary of state for war, has
either been captured by the Germans
or killed on the French battlefield, ac-
cording to the Evening Star
Lord Lucas was accommodating over
the German lines of France in an
aeroplane, the newspaper says, and
was obliged to descend behind the
German lines owing to a gale.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
FOR HUGHES

Connecticut, z.
Delaware, 8.
Illinois, 20.
Iowa, 13.
Maine, 6.
Massachusetts, 18.
Michigan, Is.
New Jersey, IA.
New York, As.
Oregon, 5.
Pennsylvania, 3S.
Rhode Island, 5.
South Dakota, 5.
Vermont, a.
West Virginia, 8.
Wisconsin, 13.
Indiana, Is.
TOTAL, 243.
DOUBTFUL.
California, 13.
New Hampshire, A.
New Mexico, 5.
Minnesota, IL.
TOTAL, 80.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

New York, Nov s.-The tide for
Wilson set in so strong in California
and Minnesota this afternoon that it
appeared probable at 3:45 this after
noon returns from these two states
would indicate the presidents re-
election.
Two Philadelphia newspapers which
have strongly supported Hughes in
the campaign this afternoon conceded
their candidates defeat.
They were the Evening Ledger and
the North American.
The belief that the Wilson drift
would result in his choice was based
on these developments:
Hughes must carry both Minnesota
and California to win.
Wilson's lead in California is stead
lily maintained.
Hughes's lead in Minnesota is being
cut down as further returns come in.
The precise drift in these states and
in the other smaller doubtful states of
New Hampshire and New Mexico
showed on the United Press returns
available at 3:45:
California, 5,692 out of 5,S67 pre-
cincts: Wilson leading by 5,055 votes;
to come 175 precincts
New Hampshire, 24S out of 294 pre-
cincts, Hughes leading by 279; to come
40. democrats preparing to back up
claim of carrying state by court ac-
ton.
Minnesota-2,736 out of 1924 pre-
cincts: Hughes leading by S11; to
come 2SS.
New Mexico-336 out of 6ss pre-
cincts: Hughes leading by 25S. To
come 3O2.
Hope on is Precincts
Democratic State Chairman Cushing
maintained an air of confidence as
the presidential candidates turned into
the home stretch. He said the eigh-
| teen remaining precincts in Los
Angeles county would not give Hughes
sufficient plurality to overcome VIII
sons lead. On the other hand he de-
clared that missing precincts from
| other sections of the state will un-
doubtedly throw the strength to Will
son and more than offset whatever
advantage Los Angeles county gives
Hughes.
Hughes Slipping in Minnesota.
st. Paul, Nov. 9.-CharIes Evans
Hughes was holding his slight lead
over President Wilson in Minnesota
when returns from $500 precincts out
of 3,024 in the state had been COM
piled at 2 p. m. today, the count
standing, Wilson 1928; Hughes
1852.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
United States Commissioners OF
Education on Affairs.
STRONG PROGRAM TODAY
Widely known Speakers Before
State Instructors.
Five Thousand Children In Big
Drill Tomorrow.
GENERAL PROGRAMS.

At city auditorium for ~
Friday, November lO
o n. 1,L
Music: Topeka High School Giee Gie.io,, Hiiusf ef
Renorf on nominations, and elecuon ol
Report on resolutions. supt- NJ. E. Moore
Leavenworth. x,-,ar Kan
"The Pilgrims Chorus, wagner
s,s State Normal Glee club. , ~
Address ..'rhe Meaning of Youth; res res
tdent H. p. Bryan, Colgate University
.SNing Along" Supt. Albert S. Cook'
RaIrimore county. Maryland. Ill.
Kansas State Normal SchooI Glee cAu"-
p. m. -
Martha" the Boston English opera
Company ..z. ..,rbo
Public Schools. "A Test of American FAITH
Mary Antin Of Boston
IThese entertainments are supplied ny
the citizens of Topeka thru their CONNER
cial club.l
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vii SON !?
Hughes Must Get Both Mimi.
and Cal. to Win.
California Drift to Wilson Sen
satiOn of Today.
HAS 5000 LEAD IN CALIFORNIA
Hughes Slipping in Minnesota;
Only S11 Ahead.
G.. o. P. Newspapers Admit Will
son Victory Late Today.
HAS 5000 LEAD IN CALIFORNIA
LATEST RETURNS
Admits wilson Winner.

Philadelphia, Nov. 9.-The Phil
adelphia North American, one of
the strongest Republican papers in
the state, posted "a bulletin this aft
ernoon conceding the election to
President Wilson.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Charge Tampering Ballot Boxes.

Fargo, N. D., Nov. 9.-Charges
that ballot box tampering is being
attempted in eastern North Dakota
were laid before United States Dis
trict Attorney Hilyer by United
States Marshal S. j. Doyle this aft
ernOOn.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Concedes Wilson Election.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 9.-The
Evening Ledger, strong Hughes sup
porter issued extras this afternoon
conceding the reelection of Pres
ident Wilson.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
LATEST FIGURES

Standing of states with elec
toral vote. Needed to elect, 266
FOR WILSON.
Alabama, II.
Arizona, 8.
Arkansas, 9.
Colorado, 6.
Florida, 6.
Georgia, IA.
Idaho, A.
Kentucky, 13.
Louisiana, 10.
Maryland. 8.
Mississippi, 10.
Missouri, 18.
Montana, A.
Nebraska, 8.
Nevada, 3.
North Carolina, IL.
North Dakota, 5.
Ohio, "a.
Oklahoma, 10.
South Carolina, 9.
Tennessee, IL.
Kansas, 10.
Texas, 20.
Utah, a.
Virginia, IL.
Washington, Z.
Wyoming, 3.
TOTAL, 256.
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New Hampshire to Hughes?

Concord. n. H., Nov.9.-All but
forty-six of the 294 election districts
in New Hampshire give the follow
ing vote for president:
Hughes 37,072: Wilson SO, 1913.
Hughes plurality 259.
This announcement was given out
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
TOTALS CHANGE
! ONLY SLIGHTLY
| THRUOUT STATE
Wilson Will Garry Kansas by
More Than 10000.
Only One Democratic Congress
man To Be UprOoted.
CAPpER BY $50, 900 PLURALITY
Legislature Safely Republican
/ in Both Houses Now.
Harger and Simmons Go Down
to Defeat of Hughes.
LATEST STATE RETURNS.
President.
Returns from 1852 precincts:
wilson $500 -.-.-.... .-.-- a4e'oSo 8 5
Hughes S.-........ ..... 21S, ,276
Governor.
Returns from 1898 precincts:
Capper 231.749

Returns from 1868 precincts:
Capper -. .............. 231,749
Lansdon ...... .... 132,775
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Governor.

Returns from 1852 precincts:
Wilson 248,O9s
Hughes 21S,276
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Only One Democratic Congress
man To Be UprOoted.
CAPPER BY 15O, 900 PLURALITY
Legislature Safely Republican
in Both Houses Now.
Harger and Simmons Go Down
to Defeat of Hughes.


LATEST STATE RETURNS.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair and warmer tonight; cloudy
and probably rain Friday. Colder be-
fore Saturday.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

,MORNIN', dear teacher. Here's
bright red apple.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Engineer to Rescue.

I4ASIIIV0F 10 heSCue.
Another reason fer the few injured
s Engineer Haviland, who takes no
2redit for his part IN saving lives
Il did it without thinking" he said.
About 300 yards east of Newman
Continued on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
WINTER is COMING
A Cold Wave Is Expected to Reach
Topeka Tomorrow.

readings fur
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-19
POISON VIAL BELIEVED FOUND.
Hottie picked IN nt spot where
Lambert Girl Was discovered.

CHICAGO. Feb. lS.-A glass bottle
found IN the mud at the Sacred Hear,
crossing Of the Chicago and NJ. invest
ern Railroad, 4 few hundred feet from
the spot where the body of Marion Lam
bert was found, is in the possession of
States Attorney Dady Of Lake county
The vial IL supposed to lave been the
Container of the poison that killed the
girl For "A week. ever since i, was
learned that VIII OrTet. the University
uf Wisconsin sophomore. purchased "A
two ounce via from G, F., Hassinger. a
druIgis; OF Madison. Wis. there has
been a close search for the missing bot
tie. I; was regarded as the necessary
link I'm a chain Of circumstances that
has bound Dr,et to the crime
The bottle was found by Sheriff FL
mer Griffin Of Lake county aftci the
rain Of Yesterday had melted away a
snowbank at thu Sacred Heart Crossine
When the sun came out Il flashed upou
the glass con;ainer lv.Hr half dried IN
the mud,
This morning Griffin admitted that he
had found the vial. lie had been eau
toned by the prosecutor, and would say
no more than that he had stumbled
upon it at the crossing. a few hundred
yards from the spot where Orpe, said
that he left her dead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-19
HANS SCHMIDT DIES:
ST0LID AT THE LAST
Asks Forgiveness of All Those
Whom He .'Offpndpd and
ScandaliZed."

OsslNiNG, y. Y. Feb. IS Repentant
but stolid Hans schmidt, the unlroSkei
priest. Went to his death m the electric
cha! in Sing Sing at daybrsak to-day
for the murder OF ANN Aumuller in
New York city. just before he sat
down 20 his doom he asked forgiveness
OF those whom he had offended and
Scandalized.' but made no reference TO
his guilt or Innocence.
He slept about three hours during the
night. Less than an hour before he was
taken from his cell 10 the death cham
Der he drank "A cup OF coffee. Father
Cashin remained with him offering
spiritual consolation When the seven
teen witnesses. mostly reporters. were
seated Principal Keeper Durnci Vent to
Schmidt's cell and ,oid him all was
ready. Quickly Ne Was on his feet and
started with two guards on either side
OF him Just before entering the death
chamber he callel back to the twenty
other u~nfortunates. "Good-by. boys
His companions answered family.
He stepped directly in front Of the
chair and. facing the witness benches.
began. "Gentlemen." as the guards
seized hin and pressed him back toward
the chair. Just a minute" he en-
claimed eSCit.dly as the guards tugged
AT him, They loOseued their grip some
''f'a '''' " "'fHh 'H'H ~ '
ask forgiveness of those whom | have
ofiended or ~scandslized ! forgiy" all
who have injured NE"
Then quickly he stepped back and sat
down in the chair and fixed his arms and
legs IN position as If 10 and the guards
In s~trapping him down. MY last word
is to say good-by." he concluded As the
headset was clamp-i down or ms head.
80 my dear old mother"
tie chauted the prayers after Father
Cashin ~ lr. =. W. Farr sicnallei
Executioucr Huber 10 turn on the cur
rent, When three shocks had been gwen
schmidt was pronounced dead
Just before the witnesses Went down
stairs TO the death chamber spencer
Miller. secretary to Warden -. W k!rch-
wey, who did not see Schmrlt die, told
them Nc wished to protest ~ a citiZer
against "oICanized stupidity as he
termed capital punishment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-19
WON'T STOP SHELTERS
FIT COSTS $780, 600
Jersey E~XtcrmimatOrS to Suf-
fer Insects StinwS Rather
Than Money jolt.

NEwARk. Feb. lS-Rather than he
Sung with a $1,000 appropriation To
cNterminatc mosquitoes Jerseyi,es would
rather continue to be Stuug by tn,
skeeters themselves. Al least the New
Jersey Mosquito determination Atso-
citation thlnhs So,
The associations convention close to.
day, Harold Il. Eaton, the chief inspec-
tor for Atlantic county, was itching to
get the Legislature to appropriate. S5iO,-
0O0. saying every last winged rimlrt
could be- driven out for that money,
hut his resolution wae tabled. II would
cost too much. the association thought
Dr. Ralph H.. Hunt of East Orange.
the president, opincd that mosquito war
fare was in process of evolution, some.
thing like trenc warfare. and he didn't
want to scare the Legislators when tho
enemy was beginning to lose ground IN
several sectors. Then up rose Mr.. Eaton
to put in a word for Atlantic CITY. where
Jerseys mos, famous bin of prey
abounds
at : up to Cape MAY" ue said.
"whcther our young men and women
shall spend their tim" on the beach and
Boardwalk lovemakina or scratching.
our skeeters aren't native. they make
air raids from the breeding ground back
OF cape May. Cape May county has
SO. 200 acres of salt marsh
New York's oWn Health Comtnis
s,or-r. In. ij,Nrn Emerson. rested from
his efforts to down King Alcohol lonr
enough to read "A paper on the work Of
the Interstate Ant,-M Mosquito Committee,
and discussions buzzed and humm-l like
a whole school Of the insects. Hut 70,
all the association really did. Jersey will
he just as beskeetered as ever around
thin stocking time.