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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
TOO MANY BABES
WOman'S Race Suicide Theory
Lands Her in Court.
Publishes Circular to Regulate
Size of Families.

New York, Jan. 18.-The trial of
Mrs. Margaret H. Sanger began today
in the federal building before Federal
Judge Clayton, where she will be
called upon to answer the charges of
disseminating literature advocating
birth control. Mrs. Sanger has re-
fused to have any counsel. despite the
advice of her friends and is going to
plead her own case.
At dinner last night at the Hotel
Brevort attended by number of her
friends. Mrs. Sanger explained what
her case will be in the trial
found out" she said, 'fn my
about the over-crowding of children
and the condition of the mother and
the children that 1 thought something
should be done. I found that nowhere
in this country were there any facts
relative to the social problems as ap-
piled to large families of population.
Publishes woman Rebel"
Il was astonished at this, and it was
then that l began to publish the
Woman Rebel in order to call atten-
ton to the conditions, and addressed
it to the working women of America
The postal authorities suppressed the
first edition. Seven editions out of
nine were suppressed and confiscated
because they discussed the most inno-
cent side of the subject. The legisla-
tors themselves practice birth control
but will not allow others TO know
about it.
Because a thing is dangerous for
a few. is that any reason why IT
should be kept from the majority? 1
know that knowledge in the hands of
the working girl changes her from a
silly, giggling girl to a woman able to
take care Of herself. Women of the
underworld have the wrong knowledge
and ignorance is responsible for il.
If they could know it would be diff
ferent."
Mrs. Stokes Indorses It.
Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes interested
in Mrs Sangers defense. said to a
reporter:
The question has intere sted me
very much. Every one knows that
well-to-do people are breaking the
law regarding birth control all the
time and the legislators themselves
join in that.
we see the result in ever increas-
ing numbers of children, most of
whom die. BY the time the ones who
die have been buried, with the con-
sequent expense, nothing is left for
the others to live on and they are
starved and miserable. 1 think that
birth control would regulate and end
this"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Nine BIC REASONS
Judge Neil Tells Why Men De-
sert Their Families.
Low Wages, Whisky and Char
ity the Principal Causes.

New York, Jan. 1S.-There are nine
leading reasons why men abandon
their wives and children. They were
set forth as follows today in the order
of their importance by Judge Henry
Neil, father of the mothers pension
system, who in the last three years
has Travelled constantly in the interest
of that cause:
Low wages. which make a home i'm
possible.
Unemployment, which transforms a
hard working man into a discouraged
loafer.
Bad housing. especially when the
dwelling is so small that a man can
find no room there in which to pass
his leisure hours and is forced out ex-
cept when eating or sleeping
Whisky, to which the previous con-
dition often drives man.
Arrest and Imprisonment of low
paid workers on charges of failure to
support their family.
Interference of charity visitors in
the affairs of low paid workmen.
Shame because of the necessity of
accepting charity.
Prison and military or naval dis
cipline, which unfits a man for family
life.
Misconduct of the wife.
IF wage workers had incomes suf-
ficient to provide decent homes and
other necessities" said Judge Neil.
there would be few desertions
Among well paid craftsmen desertions
are rare.
I'VE too often forget that it is un-
natural for men to abandon their chill
dren. When a large number of men
must conclude there is strong COM
pulSiOn.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
TO GUST
BRIDGE TRUST
Attorney General viii File
Against Six Companies.
Charging Violation of the State
Antitrust Law.
INCLUDES Topeka CONCERN
Investigation Shows That They
Have Acted in Concert
And That Competition Has
Been Entirely Eliminated.
INCLUDES Topeka CONCERN

Custer proceedings against six
bridge mpanies-including the To
peka Bridge and Iron company of To-
peka-win be filed IN the supreme
court late today by S. NJ. Brewster,
attorney general. Violation of the
antitrust laws in the making of ille-
gal combinations and agreements is
charged against each of the COM
panies.
Action against the bridge company
is the result of lengthy investigation
conducted by A. NJ. Keene of Fort
Scott, special assistant attorney gen.
eral. Announcement was made by
Keene several weeks ago that suits
would be filed against number of
bridge companies doing business in
this state. The names of the defend
ant companies. however, were not an
nounced until Keene filed his petition
with s. NJ. Brewster attorney general.
Shortly after noon today Brewster
stated that he would go into the su-
preme court in effort to punish the
bridge companies for their alleged il
legal acts.
in his petition the attorney general
asks that heavy fines be assessed
I1a Two l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
HOW FLEETING is FAME
Bandit General Departs in Private
Coach Returns Dead in Box Car.

Ell Paso, Jan. 1S.-On october IA
last, General Rodriguez left Juarez at
the head of 5000 men to aid in the
Sonora campaign which marked the
downfall of Villa. Then he rode in a
private car bearing his name on gilded
plates at the sides. Last night his
body was returned to Juarez in a box
car. On the breast of the body was
pinned a $40 note of the now worth
less Villa currency, $4,000 of which
was found in the pockets of the dead
bandit leader.
Refugees Arrive.
The special train bearing the refu-
gees from the Parral and Durango dis
tricts, arrived at Juarez at 1:15 this
morning. Passengers were at once es-
corted to the international bridge by
Mexican troops.
Villa Has go Faithful, Only.
Juarez, Mex. Jan. 1S.-Francisco
Villa, the Mexican chief, was at Ell
Carmen, near MADEIRA, week ago, ac-
cording to Mexican employees of the
Pearson ranch, who arrived here to-
day. The Pearson employees also de-
clared that Villa issued an order to his
men at Rubio, a few days ago, to kill
all Americans and in order to make
sure of not missing any to kill all
foreigners. Villa. at the time had
sixty men with him. Other small bands
were said to be at Bachiniva and
Namiquipa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
12O Military Men Arrested by
President Diaz Regime.
PLANNED TO SEIZE ARSENALS
Discomfort Brewed Over Fall
ure to Get More Pay.
Were Ready to Attack Forts
and Capture Navy.

Rio Janciro. Jan. 1S.-A well
planned attempt to start revolution
and overthrow the government of
President Diaz was frustrated by the
recent arrest of more than 120 army
officers at Rio Janeiro, the author
tiles announced today.
Confessions have been obtained
from some of the men imprisoned on
an island i'm Rio Janciro bay. They
have admitted, IL is reported, that the
so-callcd ''surgent revolution" was fl
nanced by wealthy revolutionists.
Ostensibly, the 'surgent revolution"
grew out of discomfort over the failure
of the federal senate to raise the pay
of petty officers and privates. Gov
ernment officials learned that the
revolutionists planned to seize army
and navy arsenals. the forts guarding
the bay and other points of strategic
Importance and then forcing the re-
tirement of President Diaz and his
government.
Secret service agents learned of the
plan and the leaders were arrested on
the day the revolution was to have
started. Armed patrols and marines
broke up two meetings of the leaders
and took into custody all the revolu-
tiGniSts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
MERCY TO FOLKS
Judge Pollock Quotes Bible in
White Slave Case.
AinswOrth to Topeka Jail for
Parents Sake.

Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 1s.-"For /.
the Lord thy God, am Jealous Coo
and visit the sins of the fathers upon
the children unto the third and fourth
generation of them that hate me: and
show mercy upon thousands of them
that love me and keep my command
ments.-Laws of Moses, Elk. 20:5, g."
Judge John C. Pollock yesterday ap-
piled the latter clause of the first
commandment and showed mercy, not
until H. Leo Ainsworth, who stood
before him with head bowed, but unto
his father and mother; for, applying
the first clause, it was these honest
"old folks" who were suffering. The
mother wept, as did a sister who sat
back in the court room.
"Yo our crime scandaliZed the quiet
and honor loving community of Coun-
ell Grove" the judge said. Why the
state has failed to punish you l do not
know. Your offense is one that ex-
cuses avail little in mitigating. 1t has
been proven that you violated the
white slave laws. The state could
have dealt with you as well, but it
saw fit to ask the government to
do so.
Your relatives are people who have
led honest lives, but they suffer for
your crime. You suffer perhaps justly,
but they unjustly, for they committed d
no wrong. However, because L have ii
in my power to brand them as the
relatives OI ii COHNlCL L ain not BOlIS
to do so. l am going to, for their sake,
sentence you to serve six months in
Jail at Topeka and pay a fine of $2.-
500"
The Judge then arose and walked
into his private office. The friends OF
the prisoner crowded forward to thank
him for having left him a name in
stead of giving him a number, but
the door had locked behind the Judge
This was the last criminal case or
the Kansas side docket. Ainsworth is
gardener by occupation. He was
convicted of taking a woman to Coun-
| ell Grove in violation of the Mann act
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Meeting of State Committee
Scheduled for Early Date.
WARM FIGHT FOR PLACES
First Test of Sapp-ThOmpsOn
Forces Over "FOur" Selection.
May Bring Both Conventions to
Capital City This Year.

Notices were se1t today to every
Democratic county chairman an
nouncing call for a meetin of the
Democratic state committee in Topeka
February p. At that time the Demo-
cr,-ts will determine a place and date
for the holding of the state conven-
ton to select delegates to the st. Louis
national convention in June.
Under the call sent out today by
E. E Murphy, chairman; and j. NJ.
Lewis, secretary, the meeting of the
Democratic state committee will be
held at the Throop hotel at O'Clock
the afternoon of February p. In ad-
dition to the los members of the
committee composed of the chairman
of each county ommittee-many
prominent Democrats will attend the
meeting. A warm fight for places on
the big Four has been outlined by
the Bourbon leaders and the Sapp-
Thompson forces will make their first
test of state strength at the state con-
Yention when four delegates at large
to the national convention are chosen
Both to Topeka
Four years ago the Democrats held
their state convention in Hutchinson
while the Republicans met in Inde-
pendence. This year, however, there
| is tendency to bring both conven-
| tions to Topeka. Definite action il
this matter will not be taken unit
the meeting of the state committee.
Last week a call was issued for
meeting of the Republican state com
mittee to be held in Topeka Januar!
l29-Kansas Day. The Democratic
committee meeting following in les
than q month will mark the forma
opening of the 1916 political battle il
Kansas and give observers their frs
dope as to the attitude and policies o
leaders of both parties. Observers il
Topeka anticipate the holding of boil
the Democratic and Republican stat
| conventions in late March or earl,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
TILLMAN CASE next
Another State Hospital Scandal Suit
Scheduled for This Week

Another of the state hospital scan
dal cases will come up in the Shaw
nee county district court for trial dur
ing the latter part of this week, be-
fore Judge Dana. when the trial of
VIII Tillman, a guard at the hospital,
who is charged with a statutory Of
fense against Alberta Hadley, a col
ored girl, viii begin Following Till
mans trial the case of ed. Turner,
who is held on a similar warrant, will
begin
This afternoon upon completion of
the case of the state against Arthur
Hopkins colored, the case of Merle
Thompson, charged with breaking in
to the Klingaman-M Miller cigar store,
viii come to trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Society Women
Play Bridge For
us. Steel Stock

New York. Jan. 1s.-Mrs. Ebert
II. Gary entertained with a bridge
party at her home, 856 Fifth ave-
nue., on Saturday, the guests in
Guiding many well known men-
bers of society The prize at each
table was one share Of United
States Steel preferred stock
The stock given out in prizes
was worth about S7g2, as it is
quoted at SI17 share and draws
I per cent interest. There were six
tables and "a players. The names
of the winners are not known.
Mr.. Gary, who is chairman OF
the United States Steel corpora
ton, confirmed the report today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
CHIEFS DISAGREE
Prominent Labor Leaders Diff
fer on Preparedness.
GOmpers for 1t; White "Anti"
in TOday's Speeches.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Widely di-
verECnt sentiment on preparedness
was expressed today by two of the
nations most prominent labor leaders.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, in an
address before the National Civic fed
Grafton told his hearers that labor
stands unqualifiedly for carrying out
q preparedness program. II an ad-
dress before he national convention
of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, John Z. White. president of the
organization went on record that labor
opposes the whole scheme of pre-
paredness."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Texan Wearing
Collar Causes
A Near Panic

Washington, Jan. 1s.-A near
panic in the house of representa-
tives followed the appearance of
Cyclone" Davis, the Texas
zephyr. wearing real sure
enough store collar. Heretofore
the Adams apple of the Texas
cyclone, which has a 6-inch
plunge, has hidden behind a pat
ent worsted muffl-r
TITS all my wife's fault" he ex-
planned. For 20 years have not
worn a collar. My wife has been
after me. Before 1 left the house
today 1 gave in"
No necktie adorned the collar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
SINCLAIR AFTER CARDS
OIL Masnate May Buy St Louis Ma
tional League Franchise.

s. Louis Mo, Jan 1s-Schuyler
Britton, president of the St. Louis Ma
tionals. has quoted a price on the
franchise and on the playing field to
Henry F. Sinclair of Tulsa
The price was quoted within the last
two days, il was learned today. The
figures were telegraph : to Sinclair at
New York.
The price was quoted at the re-
quest of Sinclair. Mr.. Britton said the
price was approximately that which
was quoted TO Phil Ball for the ST
Louis Nationals, before the latter
bought the ST. Louis Americans
100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
WON'T BAIL SONS
Chicago Millionaire Says Both
in Murder Plot.
Finds One Is Secretly Wed to
Cabaret Singer.

Chicago, Jan. IS.-Further investi-
cation of the part taken by Herbert
Updike in the plot of his brother
Irving to kill their father was prom
ised for today by the police officers
who are cooperating with members
of the Updike family in clearing up the
mystery still surrounding the case.
Furman D. Updike, millionaire retired
broker the intended victim of the
conspiracy, made a refusal to bail for
his sons. both of whom are in custody
charged with conspiracy to commit a
felony
Although it was stated at the time
of the arrest that Herbert Updike was
held only as a witness, a statement by
the boys father that he considered his
sons equally guilty and the report that
Herbert had married a Chicago
cabaret entertainer induced the po-
lice to investigate further.
According to the police Herbert Up
dixie, January 8, married Miss Nellye
De Onsone cabaret singer at Crown
Point, Ind. The authorities say a
marriage license is on file at the coun-
tv clerks office in Crown Point.
The marriage record shows that the
ceremony was performed by a justice
of the peace. The young woman and
Herbert, however, deny that they arr
married.
Furman D. Updike's statement re-
garding his son Herbert's part in the
conspiracy said in part:
Il have no intention of giving bail
for the release of my sons at any time.
| have come to the conclusion that
Herbert is virtually as guilty as Irv-
ing If he knew of Irving'S plans a
month ago and did not warn US he is
as bad as his brother. Both shall be
dealt with strictly according to law.
1 shall make no effort to tighten their
punishment"
Can't Find Prisoners.
Prospective bondsmen for Irving
and Herbert Updike were unable to
find the young men today.
1t was believed that the brothers
were being held either in the Oak
park police station or in some city
police station while the police look
more closely into their confessions.
The attorney who sought to give
bail for the two presented his sure
/ ties to the justice for approval and
said that if the young men were not
speedily forthcoming he would take
immediate steps to obtain their re-
lease through the courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
HERE'S CONSOLATION
Natural Gas Supply in Cleveland Also
at Vanishing Point.

Cleveland, O.. Jan 1S.-CIeveland
city officials today began investigation
of the shortage in the natural gas sup
ply, which almost reached the vanish
ing point in many residence sections
last night with the thermometer close
to zero.
Gas company officials claimed trou-
bic with the mains connecting the
West Virginia field, which is the
source of supply. and promised plenty
of gas in a few hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Prominent CIubman Dies.

St. Louis. Jan. 1s.=Henrv SempIe
Ames, vice president of the Mississippi
Valley Trust company, died at his
home here Monday of pneumonia He
belonged to clubs in st. Louis. New
York. Seattle and Helena. Mont, and
also to several yachting clubs. He
was 50 years of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
SOCIALISTS TO HOLD A
WORLD MEET AT BERNE

Rome, Jan. 1s.-With view to per
mitting the holding Of an information
al Socialist congress at Berne, Italian
Socialist members of prominence at
present are holding a conference at
Bologna. Du ing the sessions speak
ers have criticised fraudulent specu-
lation in grain and what they term
laxpess of the government in the war
and in other directions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Prefers Death
To Cage Life
For Her Cubs

New York, Jan. 1s.-Sadek, the
mother grizzly bear in the Bronx
ZOO, drowned one of her cubs in
the pool of their cage and stran-
gled the two others by chewing at
their throats in full view of the
crowd yesterday afternoon
And in the next cage Olga,
Russian brown bear, destroyed
her two offsprings. Mother fear
is to be gagged against the other
theory of cannibalism in the ac-
ton of the two animals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
FLOOD OVERTAKES 3
Fleeing Before Rush of Waters in
Buggy All Are Drowned.

Santa Anna, Calf, Jan. 1s.-Three
persons were drowned today when the
buggy in which they were driving fur
iously to escape the flood between
Anaheim and Fullerton WIS swept
from the states highway
The Santa Anna river has burst out
of its banks and its waters rushed
down on the eastern section of Ana
helm. according to reports reaching
herA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
r. r. Co. Can Run Oil Ships.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Application
of the Southern Pacific company to
operate oil steamers on the Pacific
coast through its interest in the As
sociated Oil company. despite the Pan
anna Canal act, was approved today
by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The case was up on re-
hearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
GERMAN SPY ESCAPES
Former Member of British Parfiaxneus
EIudes U. 6. Deputy

New York. Jan. 1S.-Ignatius
Lincoln. former member of the
British parliament and self
confessed German spy and wbc
was being held here pending ex-
tradition to England, escaped from
United States deputy marshal late Sat-
urday it was learned today, and has
not been seen since. He is reported to
have escaped while being taken from
the Raymond street jail to the fed
eraI building in Brooklyn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18

Peoria, Ill, Jan. 1S.-Three hum
dred employees of the Boss Ms.nufac-
turing company, mTtten manufactur-
ers, will receive wage increases rang
ing from five to twelve per cent jan
uary 81. according to announcement
here today. The action represents an
aggregate increase of s35,00o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
BERGEN FIRE LOSS
IS S3O,OOO,OOO

Bergen. Norway, Jan. 1s.-Fire that
has ragged in Bergen for several days.
was practically extinguished today
after causing a loss now estimated al
100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
Redmond Denies Resignation story,

London, Jan. lS.-John Redmond,
leader of the Irish Nationalist. de-
MED today a report which had been
current for some time that he had
asked his colleagues to accept his
resignation from the leadership
"It is lot of rubbish" said Mr.
Redmond, There Is not a word of
truth in it from beginning to end"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
National Horse Show.

National Horse Show.
Denver. Colo, Jan. 1S.-Eastern
horsemen were well represented at the
opening of the national horse show
here Monday. Local business men
gave $4,000 to pay for getting and
staging exhibits and for the enter
tainment of Nisitors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18
BRITISH and
FRENCH FIRE
ULTIMATUM
AT GREECE
Given As Hours to Break With
AustrO-German Allies.
e.Necessary Measures" Threat
ened if She Refuses.
EXPECTED MONTENEGRO FALL
Reason Given Why Little Ma
ton Got No Aid.
Entente Expects to Save Al
bania From Austria.
LAND TROOPS NEAR ATHENS
Believe British Bringing Vet
Grams From GallipOli.
Ridicule Report Greeks Are
Moving Capital.
LAND TROOPS NEAR ATHENS
Believe British Bringing Vet
Grams From GalIipOli.
Ridicule Report Greeks Are
Moving Capital.

Berlin. Jan. 1S.-(Wireless TO
SayVille) A note to the Greek
government amounting to an ul-
tirnaturn. is said by the Overseas
News Agency to have been pre-
scented by France and Great Brit
ain. According to a Sofia dis
patch to the News agency, Greece
is required to deliver their pass
ports to the ministers of the cen
trail powers within 4S hours. fail
ing which the entente will take
necessary measures
Five Miles From Athens.
Berlin dispatches of yesterday
which have not been corroborated
from French or British sources, stated
that unusual measures were being
taken by the allies in Greece Ac-
cording TO these reports. allied troops
were landed at Phaloron. five miles
aeus, the port of Athens. In this con-
nection, the Overseas News agency oi
Berlin said
THE fact that the British are
blockadng the Greek coast mos
tightly and are subjecting Greece tt
other inconveniences is interpreted b!
Berlin newspapers as meaning tina
the entente is preparing the overthrow
OF the Greek government to substitute
a republic with Venizelos at its head.
send Force to Albania.
London, Jan. 1S.-The Balkan
continue to be one of the chief cen
ters of interest in the war news, al
'tpnttnurd 90 t'ag, rr-,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18

WEATHER forecast for Kansas:
Snow tonight and Wednesday; no
decided change in temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-18

THE National Guard officers in train
ing in Topeka should get fighting
advice from the politicians.