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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
3O-MIN. MYSTERY
Where Was Fred BisseII Be-
tween Hours of $3.50 and z?
At Drug Store, Says Clerk
Don't Know at Bakery.

According to information furnished
the BisseIl bakery, Fred Bissell, sus-
pected of the murder of little Edna
Dinsmore, did not leave the bakery
until after $50 o'clock on the morn
ing of the murder. Fred ate break
fast at the bakery at that hour, she
said, and according to his mother he
was at home all the time between
and o'clock. Miss Cummins did not
know where he was between $50 and
z O'Clock, but according to her state
ment he was at the bakery at Z
o'clock. Bissell's father and mother
stated that he went out after break
fast and returned in about 80 minutes.
Preston Souther. clerk at a Topeka
drug store where Bissell is thought to
have purchased bandages, iodine anG
vaseIine Tuesday morning, stated that
the man he thought was Bissell came
into the store between $40 and 7
o'clock. HE seemed to be in a great
hurry" said Souther, land took him
to be a working man anxious to get
to work.
Bissell's sister said this morning that
Fred had no way of knowing that
Edna Dinsmore was coming to the
bakery before she went to school, and
the statement that he paced around
nervously waiting for her was ridic-
ulous.
Ever since Fred was kicked
on the head when he was nine years
old he has had spells with his head
and at these times could do nothing
with him. said BisselPs father IF
he did this horrible deed 1 do not be-
lieve he was responsible" he said
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That Is All Prof. L. U. Flint
of X. L.
Could Find in Hundreds OF
Laundry Advertisements.
ALL ARE OLD STUFF, He SAYS
Don't just Make a Claim, but
Prove 1t.
His Address a Feature of Laun-
dry Mems Convention.

The program proper of the eighth
annual convention of the Kansas
Launderers' association began this af-
ternoon when L. c. Hughes, chief
chemist of the Hutchinson Soda Ash
plant, gave an address on the "Purifi-
cation of Water" This was followed
by an address on Laundry Advertis-
ing" by Prof. L. n. Flint. assistant pro-
fessor of journalism at the Kansas
university. \. II. futile, of Hutchin-
son, read a paper on Rough Dry
Family Washing" The days program
Lima Bresette, secretary of the state
Industrial welfare commission.
The convention was called to order
at 10 O'Clock at the Commercial club
by A. w. Stone of Wichita, president
of the association, followed by an in
vocation by the Rev. George M. Geisel
canon of Grace cathedral, Topeka
Later an address of welcome was de-
livered by J. VIII Kelley, secretary of
the Commercial club, followed by a
response by ]. w. Harris of Salina
Announcements and other routine
business concluded the morning. This
evening a lunch and smoker will be
given to the laundrymen at the Com
merclal club. A session will be held
all of tomorrow.
Laundry Advertising.
After examining hundreds of laun-
papers, and judging them as to their
real sales force, L. N. Flint, associate
professor of journalism in the uni
versity, told the state laundrymen
that he found just one good ad. For
the most part laundry advertising is
made up of assertions of the prompt
service; best work in town type that
have no force because they have been
worked to death.
Look at it from the patrons stand
point" declared Mr.. Flint, and if you
have a superior service and real sat
isfaction to offer him, tell him why
you think so. Don't just make claim
Prove it.
Goodness is advertised successfully
these days. Church advertising is get
ting good results. Cleanliness comes
next.
The laundries might just as well
be doing the washing for 80 per cent
of the women if they would only tell
the women what they themselves
know about the advantages of the
laundry service. Advertising has
changed women's habits of cleaning
their houses, of procuring their
clothes. of putting preserved fruits on
their tables, and in other directions
where habit and prejudice had to be
overcome. 1t will change their meth
DDS of keeping their clothes clean-to
their great relief, too-as soon as
laundrymen learn how to do educa-
tional advertising.
Don't tell people you are careful.
That's a mere assertion. Tell them
just what you do to insure care in
handling work. Let the reader decide
whether or not you are careful. It's
the only way to convince him.
Don't assert that laundry washing
is cheap. Give the figures. Don't say
that your work is first class. Those
are mere words. Describe the equip
ment you use to get superior results.
Then you are giving facts that it is
hard for the reader to dodge. Be
specific. Tell the news of your plant.
Tell the truth or keep out of print"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
ENTERS HIS PROTEST
L. ID. Humphreys Voices Sentiments
Against Newspaper Editorial.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
1 have just read an editorial in the
Topeka Daily Capital, entitled THE
Case of Bissell.' Now, while I agree
with the general sentiment of that
editorial, 1 desire to take excep-
ton to that part of the edi-
torial which suggests that if the
authorities had known that this man
was a sexual pervert they would have
placed him in safekeeping. Why in
the name of heaven did they not keep
him in safekeeping when they had
him there. His record at Lansing is
that of a sexual pervert. The pardon
board knew it or should have known
it when they paroled him. The COVER
nor knew it. or should have known
it, at least through his parole clerk
before he granted the conditional
pardon.
Bissell is the kind of individual, I
was about to say man, who under no
consideration should be paro1ed or
pardoned by any board or executive,
until such time as our law is changed
SO as to give power to the authorities
to render such degenerates harmless
before they are turned loose upon the
public. II. D. HUMPHREYS.
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MORE RUSS COME
Third Troop Force TO Reach
MarseiIIes, France.
No Important Changes on the
Verdun Front.

Paris, April 2s.-No important
events are reported during last night
along the whole French front. There
has been ecmittent fire about -Avo-
court and Esres and some trench
fighting in the section of Regniville,
west of Pont-A-M Ousson.
Several aerial combats are reported
during which a Fokker plane was
driven to the earth in the enemy s
lines in the region of Nesles-Chauln
A Havas dispatch from Marseilles
reported the arrival there of a fur
Their contingent of Russian troops, the
number of which is not given.
The Russians reached Marseilles
this morning. the dispatch says and
sembarked Immediately. They were
received with the same military and
civil honors as we're accorded the pre-
vious Russian attachments and were
cheered by the people as they marched
to Camp Mirabeau.
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ing came suddenly forward with n gain OF
4 and bethlehem Steel featured the war
issue on its rise of Is.
Bonds were firm
Yesterdays brisk inquiry for stocks Of var
ious descriptions was resumed today. IN
itlal prices showing gains from material
fractions to over point Rails were again
active under the lead of nUion Pacific.
Reading. New York Central and other
standard issues. Crucible Steel and Bald
win led the specialties with pronounced
strength in Bethlehem Steel. other muni-
tons equipments and Industrials- United
States Steel added substantially to its re-
cent recovery and the metal group made
further response to favorable trade con-
uitions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

war will make to the apparent inten-
ton of the Washington government to
maintain General Pershing's columns
in Chihuahua until such time as Gen
eral Carranza's forces have proved
their ability to wipe out the bandit
menace. 1t is pointed out, however,
that it IS unlikely he will take any
action that would precipitate a break
with the United States. since interven-
ton is the last eventuality desired by
the Carranza government.
Observers here of Mexican affairs
expect concessions from both sides
which will result in a temporary pa
troll by General Pershing's troops of
at least a portion of the territory
they now occupy pending an adequate
campaign of Carranza troops against
the scattered bandit group of south
ern and western Chihuahua.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
Oil and Gas Promoters Acquire
Rights Near Dover.
The Documents Recorded Cover
1880 Acres of Land.
WILL START DRILLING AT ONCE
Will Renker Will Bring Rigs to
New Fields.
Efforts to Lease 100000 Acres
in Shawnee County.

Five oil and gas leases covering
1,2S0 acres of land in the vicinity OF
Dover were filed with the register of
deeds late Thursday afternoon by Will
liam Renker. The leases are the first
to be obtained in Shawnee county al
though it has been known for some
time that local business men interest
ed in wildcat prospecting have had
lines out for possible oil land.
The largest lease was obtained from
Hattie r. Horning, who leased $50
acres. Mrs. Mamie McHenry is owner
of 400 acres leased by Renker; 1870
acres were leased from John L. Hop
l1ins; $50 acres from j. l.. Penny and
80 acres from Philip Brown.
Mr.. Renker who obtained the leases
recently came to Topeka from the
east. Since opening an office in the
city he has been actively interested
in leasing oil and gas lands in various
parts of the state. 1t is believed, how
ever, that he is associated with east
ern interests.
To Drill Soon.
At his office this morning, it was
stated that no announcement had
been made by Mr.. Renker regarding
a date for drilling on the land. In
view of the preparations to drill IN va
rious other parts of the state. 1t is
believed that little time will be lost.
Considerable land has been leased
by Mr.. Renker in Franklin and Miami
counties it is understood here by men
interested in oil ventures. Besides
his leases, Mr.. Renker has purchased a
big block of land in Franklin coun-
ty, it is said.
Apparently, Mr.. Renker has the
jump on other Topeka business men
interested in the wild eating" that
has been carried on under cover for
some time. Several local lawyers have
admitted that clients are willing to
put up money to finance extensive
leasing and drilling.
1t is stated that following the find
ing of oil in various sections of the
state, negotiations are under way to
lease more than 100 900 acres of land
in the vicinity of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago. April 2s.-wHEAT-Favora
weather northwest and lower Liverpool
quotations gave Il downward swing today
to the wheat market here. The volume of
trade was not very large. and prices were
easily Influenced. Brokers said deals i'll
the May option had become difficult to
execute and that the delivery showed signs
of tightening. Initial prices which ranged
from &c decline to shade advance with
May at $112al to $1.13 and July at Sill to
S1145s, were followed by slight rally and
then a general decline.
Reports hat green bug were causing
damage throughout Oklahoma tended after
ward to rally the market. Missouri ad-
vices were also received that told of injury
from Hessinn fly. The close nevertheless
was weak at $1.13as for May and $1.14A
for Jluy with the market &c off to sc up.
compared with yesterdays finish
CORN-Corn turned down grade OWN
to the weakness of wheat besides, field
conditions were such as to favor blowing
and planting. After opening &c to a a 15c
lower the market continued to recede.
Later fluctuations seemed to be governed
entirely by the action of wheat. The close
was heavy at &c to 2s@12 net decline.
OATS-In oats as in other grain aus
picious weather had bearish effect.
PROVISIONS-Higher prices on hogs
put firmness into provisions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
MOVE CARRANzA TROOP
Believe Reason Is to Prevent Joining
VilIistas Against Americans.

Field Headquarters, Namiquipa,
April 2S-(By wireless to Columbus.
N. M)-Numbers of Carranza troops
which had been withdrawn returned
today to points in the field south of
Guerrero. The ostensible purpose of
this new movement it was said was to
prevent combination of the adherents
of Carranza and Villa against the
Americans.
It is known some agitators have
been exhorting the populace of the
sections to resist the American troops.
Col. George A. Dodd recently discov-
cred the sentiment of the people to be
very bitter.
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STUDENTS in MESSIAH
Thousands Gather at Pittsburg, Kan,
Normal Musical Festival.

Pittsburg, Kan, April 2s.-Hun-
dreds of persons from southeastern
Kansas counties are here today to at
tend the spring music festival at the
State Manual Training normal. Two
thousand heard the first rendition of
THE Messiah last night under the
direction OF Walter McCray, conduc-
tor. A second rendition is to be Civ
en- tonight.
The chorus, which consists of near
ly 400 voices, is the largest ever as
sembled in southeastern Kansas. The
soloists are Ella Van Huff Kansas
City, contralto; Edith Bileau. Chanute,
soprano; Worthe Faulkner, Chicago,
tenor; John D. Barker, Girard, basso.
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CONDENSED NEWS
Sues for Husbands Life.

New York, April 28.-A suit for
$750,000 for the loss of her husband
on the Lusitania, Yves filed in the fed
eral court here against the Cunard
Steamship company by Mrs. May Hop
kins of Louisville, Ky, widow of the
president of the Newport News ship
building and dry dock company. Mrs.
Hopkins alleged the Lusitania was not
running on the course which the Brit
ish admiralty had prescribed for pas
senger vessels and the defendants
company was guilty of negligence by
operating the Lusitania at low speed
a sea known to be infested by
enemy submarines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
Modify Asiatic Bill.

Washington, April 2S.-The senate
immigration committee today agreed
to modify the Asiatic exclusion section
of the pending immigration bill to
eliminate reference TO the Root-Taka-
hira agreement restricting immigra-
ton of japanese leaborers. The con-
ference was attended also by Chair
man Stone of the foreign relations
committee. The Japanese gov eminent
resents the proposal to enact the
agreement into law and also objects to
provision which by inference would
class japanese with excluded Hindus.
A tentative draft of an amendment
was considered and probably will be
submitted to the state department for
conference with the Japanese ambas-
sador. There will be no trouble"
said Senator Lodge, land a satisfac-
tory amendment will be submitted at
the proper time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
War Censorship Prevents News
of Revolt Leaking Out.
Admit It's Gravest Crisis Since
War Began.
DEMAND SIR ROGERS HEAD
Easement Struts in Cell and
Boasts of His Act.
Public Generally Scouts Theory
That HIS Is Insane.

London April 2S.-General Sir John
Maxwell, hero of the Egyptian war of
1882, arrived in ireland today and as
sumed immediate command of the
troops which will suppress the rebel
hon.
His point of landing is a secret as
well as all other details concerning the
progress of the rebellion in the past "A
hours. The Pre- s bureau. however,
hopes to be able to give out a state
ment in the course of the day, dealing
with the Irish disorders.
Both the press and public admit to-
day that the Irish rebellion confronts
England with the gravest crisis since
the war began. (The fact that the
British censor passed this expression
is indicative of the seriousness of the
Irish situation.)
Public Kept in Ignorance.
The public has no knowledge as to
the extent to which the revolt has
spread. beyond Premier Asquith's
statement mentioning certain counties
in particular. 1t has been reported
from time to time, however, that the
counties of Meath and Louth. north
Of Dublin. as we'll as the western coun-
ties OF Clare, Tipperary and Limerick
We're centers of Sim Fem activities.
4 limited passenger service to Ire
land was restored today but the rigid
censorship on all dispatches from Irish
cities continues. Wild rumors are in
circulation regarding the progress of
the street fighting in Dublin, where
the rebels at last reports held the post
office and other buildings, but moth
ing definite is known here.
Demand Easements Head.
The public is demanding the early.
execution of Sir Roger Easement, who
is descr' bed in the newspapers as
sJrutting about his cell in the Tower
OF London boasting of his success in
starting the Dublin revolt. State
ments that Sir Rogers life would be
spared because he is mentally unbal-
snced have aroused the greatest in
dignatiOn.
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BIG FACTORY QUITS
Republic Rubber Company Employing
1900 Men BIames Labor Unions.

Youngstown. Ohio, April 2s.-The
Republic Rubber company's plant
here. employing $500 men, was closed
today. In a statement, President
Thomas L. Robinson said the plant
was closed for inventory but would not
reopen because of the demands of the
employees. He said:
THE Republic Rubber company will
not submit to the excessive demands
of labor, including the closed shop and
eight-hour day. Some of our loyal
employees have been threatened and
coerced and keeping the plant is
largely measure for their protec-
ton"
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SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS.

When some fellow thinks you're wrong
And you know that you're right
Don't stop to argue with him
To see things with your light.
But Just Play Ball!
When other fellows gain a height
You struggle to attain
Don't lose your grip on everything
But stick right to the game
And Just Play Ball!
Don't even be discouraged
When they call three strikes and out
They'll be another inning
So leave no room for doubt.
But Just Play Ball.
Don't fan the air and make fuss
But strike with all your might
Outside the fence your fears Will go
Ana you'll get home all right.
If You Just Play Ball.
NELS YINGLE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

London, April 2S.-A bill providing
for extension of military service was
introduced in the house today but
aroused such opposition that the gov
eminent withdrew it. Walter Hume
Long. president of the local govern
ment board, places the bill before the
house, saying it was the intention of
the government to enlist every unmar-
r1ed man between the ages of Is and
Al. He said one month would be al
lowed before the bill if passed went
into effect. The measure met with
the severe criticism from all sections
of the house.
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Kansas City Live stock Market.

Kansas City April 2S.-HOGS-Receipts
5000. Market steady to strong. Bulk OF
sales, S9.6OGI9.S0; heavy. S9-15GI9 pack
ers and pitchers. $9.G0G9SO; light, $9-JOD
9.T5; pigs. $S.2JT925.
CATTLE-Receipts GOO. Market steady
Prime fed steers. S9.2jGi 9.G0; dressed beef
steers, $S.00M9.25: western steers. $1,000
9.35: southern steers. $1.256s So: cows.
Sc. 500 s. %: heifers. S7.25M9.15; stockers and
feeders. $T.0oMS.T5; bulls, S5.T54 80;
calves 6.J0M 1850.
SHEEp-Receipts 1000. Market steady.
Lambs. SO. T5M 81: yearings. 50 T5d 1879:
wethers SS.7JM9.50: ewes. $S.0OHS.SJ,
stocEers and feeders. SGOOai 1925.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

Cincinnati, April 28.-One woman is
known to have been killed, nineteen
other persons have been removed to
hospital seriously injured, while sew
eral are unaccounted for, as the re-
suit of a Vine-Buhet avenue car run
ming wild down a steep hill on High
land avenue here today. Jumping the
tracks and being demolished when it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

Wall St.. New York. April 2S-STOCkS-
The rise on the stock market today was
checked for a time by heavy profit taking
and some apprehension arising from an
other British marine disaster. The set
back was soon overcome. rails taking the
initiative ON the publication of additional
remarkaL lie statements of earnings Read
ing gained points and other issues of
that class indicated further aeeumulations
Mexicans were distinctly active and strong,
American Smelling advancing 3A with IN
for Greene Cananer United States Smeit
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SPRING HAS RETURNED

Continued from Page one)
the ground was 81 degrees. the mer-
curry will not reach so low a mark to-
morrow morning. The highest tenn
perature on record for this date is 90
degrees, established in 1910. The low
record, 81 degrees, occurred in 1889.
The Kaw river this morning showed
a stage of II feet. This is three
tenths of foot higher than yester-
days stage.
The wind is blowing at the rate of
miles an hour from the south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
TESTS SUFFRAGE LAW
Woman City Judge Differs With Court
Which Annulled Her Election.

Springfield, Ill, April 2S.-Notice of
a motion for a rehearing has been filed
in the state supreme court by attor-
neys representing Miss Josie Westfall
whose election city judge at Ma
comb, ILL.,. was annulled by a decision
of the court at the April term. A re-
consideration is demanded because its
reasoning endangers the whole fabric
of the Illinois suffrage laws.
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Plan Uprising for Easter.

London, April 2S.-There seems to
be no doubt that the rising in Ire
land had been carefully planned for
Easter Sunday, when the plotters
probably counted on many officials
and members of the military taking a
holiday. The German naval sally
against the English coast towns and
the Zeppelin raid apparently were
part of the general scheme.
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Chicago. April 2S-HOGS-Reeeipts H.
GOO. Market strong at yesterdays average
Bulk of sales. S91Od9.90; light 940eI 999
mixed, $9.5O6t99J; heavy. $9.4Ouo90'
rough. S94OM9J5: pigs. $730M9.15.
CATTLE-Receipts 600 Market steady
Native beef steers. $I-sJd9-S5; western
steers. ST.S5M $50: stockers and feeders.
$5.SOGS.5J: cows and heifers. S4.00I9-J0:
calves Sc 256I9.25
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Market firm.
Wethers, S6.7JGI9.1O: lambs $I1O6I lilo.
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Mine STRIKE IS QUIET
Peace Declared in Coal Fields at Pitts
burg, Kan.

Pittsburg. Kan, April 2S.-Peace
has been declared in the north coal
fields and the marching of discomfort
ed miners which for two days had
kept several mines and 1900 men idle
has been discontinued
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Hope to Settle Strike.

New York, April est was an
nounced at the conference here today
of the joint committee of anthracite
coal operators and miners that their
differences had been referred back to
subcommittee and that there was
every prospect that they would be set
tied before the miners uri-district con-
yentiOn of May 2.
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Chicago, April .-WHEAT-Close: May
$1.13ss July. S1.14k: September, S1.149s.
CORN-May. T6l Il; July, T61a@T69se
September. 76A C.
0ATS-May, 441ac; July, 527s a 1905 Sep
tember 395sc.
PoRK-May, $23.75; July, S23.6O
LARD-May, $12.55; July, $12.5I.
EFFORT RlBS-May. $12.60; July, So. 80
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Kansas City Live stock sales.

1.-THE following sales were made this MORN
ing ut the Stock Yards. Kansas City and
reported over long distance telephone IL
rect to the State Journal by Clay. Robin
son * Co, live stock commission ner-
chants
Kansas CITY. Apr1 oS-CATTLE-Re-
HoGSwReeeipts 1000 head. Market
steady. Bulk of sales, $9.55G9T5; top,
SHEEp-Receipts 5000 head. Market
steady.
KILLING STEERS.
No VT. PricelNo. VT Price