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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
CLASH ON vii SON
Congress Becomes Arena for
War of Parties.
Politics Threatens to Interfere
With Program.
G. 0. P. NOW into THE Open
Coming Fall Campaign Casts
Shadow Before.
To Fight Democrat Steam
Roller by Filibustering.

Washington, April 24.-Politics
threatens to interfere with the enact
ment into law of President Wilson's
ambitious legislative program which
mas now been before congress tor
nearly five months. A concerted eff
fort by house Republicans to curtail
the presidents executive program has
developed and during the week the
situation is expected to become appar-
ent in a party clash on the floor of
the house.
So far the Republican plan has been
developed under cover and has hee1i
betrayed only by passive obstructive
tactics which have delayed the detail
ed consideration of appropriation bills.
Fear Campaign Dope"
The Republicans, it is said, intend
to hamper Democratic plans for the
fall campaign by delaying the enact
ment of what they call political Leg
islation, to which the administration
hopes to point with pride" in the
fight for control of the government
next fall.
In this class they place:
The administration proposal to ex-
pend $50,000,000 for government
owned merchant ships.
The administration bill extending
selI-goVernment in the Philippines
and tentatively promising the Filipinos
independence within four years.
The land mortgage bill, first step III
the fulfillment of the administration
Oft re paated promise to the farmers
tt al rural credits legislation would
be enacted.
Preparedness an Issue.
The Democratic preparedness legis-
lation and the Democratic revenue
proposals, which have not yet been
framed, will be met and fought in the
open by the minority. The other gen.
eral legislation proposed by the adj
ministration, however, will be subject
ed to the unseen dangers of submarine
warehouse.
To meet the situation the Demo-
cratic leaders have decided upon
steam roller tactics. A series of dras
tic special rules designed to cut short
any effort at filibustering and to Jam
the administration program through
under forced draught, have been
framed. These will be brought in by
the rules committee under the direc-
ton of Speaker Clark and Majority
Leader Kitchin. If necessary the
Democrats will be called into caucus
and pledged to the various measures
proposed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
BOOKS SET WITH GEMS
Remarkable Collection of Retired
Capitalist To Be Sold Today.

New York, April pa remarkable
collection of jeweled bindings and edi-
tions de luxe. owned by the late Dan
iel S. Miller. retired capitalist and
brother-in-law of the late Jay Gould,
will be sold today at the Hotel Savoy.
In a dark cabinet in the Miller
apartment was found an ornate copy
of Williamson's THE History of Por-
trait Miniatures" in two volumes. In
serted in each of the covers are seven
teen miniatures, making sixty eight of
those beautiful works of art used in
establishment of tho history. All are
from the brush of Miss Currie. the
noted English miniaturist.
Among other books in the library
are Walter Pater's THE Renaissance"
set with miniatures and with a por-
trait of Mona Lisa" on the cover, and
an Inquiry into the Portraits of
Shakespeare" which is adorned with
numerous Licensees of him
The collection is rich in beautiful
jeweled bindings by such artists as
Sangorski, Riviere, Tranz- Baugonet,
Pa gnant and Adams. 1t contains IL
Illuminated manuscripts of John Keats
lode to Psyche" and Tennyson's THE
Lady of Shalott.". The "Rubaiyat of
Omar Khayyam' is in an exquisite
cover of rich levant on which in anne
thysts are the purple grapes of which
the Persian tentmaker sang.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
A MURDER PLOT
Affidavit Shows Plan to Kill
j. p. Morgan.
Harry Newton Agreed to Run
Auto Into Bankers Machine.

New York, April 24.-Harry l.
Newton, former munitions worker who
was arrested here Thursday after en-
tering into an alleged agreement to
blow up munitions plant, was pre-
pared to kill ]. P. Morgan, according
to an affidavit just submitted in the
Tombs police court. On the strength
Of this document Newton was held for
examination next Tuesday.
In the affidavit, made by Lieutenant
Detective Barnitz and corroborated by
Felix w. Galley, a Fifth avenue con-
tractor, it is sworn that Newton prom
ised to kill Mr. Morgan, if well paid
for it. by running an automobile at
full speed into the bankers car. If
this scheme failed, Newton promised,
according to the affidavit, to carry
bomb into Mr.. Morgans offices and
leave it there. Newton declared Bar
nitz swore, he could accomplish this
by displaying a button inscribed I'm
His Majesty's Services" which he used
while working in a Canadian NUM-
tons factory
Newton was held in the court today
on a charge of violating the penal
code dealing with IAN attempt 10 COM
nit a crime" Bail was fixed at
$4,000.
Newton was arrested after he was
alleged to have agreed with detectives
to destroy munitions plants in Dun
kirk, n. Y. and Canada He was ar
raigned yesterday and charged with
bringing explosives from Canada. Ex
oner; led of this accusation by the
court, he was next held on a COM
plant that he had bomb in his pos
session in Buffalo. This also was dis
carded and he was then charged with
conspiring to blow up the federal
building in this city, for which he was
held until the new charge was entered
against him today.
Newton is described as an expert
mechanic and a native born American.
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shirt, given by the Felix Clothing
company
For the first sacrifice fly, $3.50
ing company.
For the first two base hit. a So
pair of trousers, given by Tom Powell,
of the Scotch Wooden Mills store.
For the first sacrifice hit, one Briar
pipe, given by the Smoke House.
Fer the first home run, one $3.50
hat, given by the Famous Clothing
For the first home run, SIS trav-
cling bag, given by the Bowman Cloth
For the First Blunt.
Tor the first successful bunt (mean
ing bunt that is beat out) one silk
shirt, given by the Voiland Clothing
company.
For the first assist, one pair of SIS
shoes. given by the Gerstley Shoe
For the first hit, one professional
baseball glove, given by Fullerton
Bros. company.
For catching the first fly ball. one
silk shirt, given by B. r. B. Clothing
company.
To the player who first reaches
third base safely, one IS pipe, by the
Stag Baseball headquarters.
To the opening battery and to the
player who makes the first hit, the
player who makes the first run, the
player who makes the first sacrifice
hit and the player who steals the first
base, a state dinner-otherwise known
as a swell feed-given by Burt's cafe.
For the first home run, a pair of IS
shoes, given by the Walk-Over Shoe
company.
To the first player to score, one
banquet ham, given by Charles Wolff.
Fort the first three-baSe hit one
made-to-measure shirt, given by L. c.
Rain.
For First Double Play.
To the player starting the first COM
pleted double play, so Eagle Pana-
tellas. given by the Eagle Cigar COM
pany.
To the player making the fourth
hit. one SO hat, given by Pelletiers.
For the first sacrifice hit, one gold
watch chain, given by the Santa Fe
Watch company.
To the player making the first put
out, 81 in soda tickets, given by Brunt-
Martin Drug company.
To the outfielder making the first
catch, one vest pocket size Gillette
Goodrich Drug company.
To the player making the second
score, SO worth of dry cleaning by the
Topeka laundry.
To the first savage making a home
run, one sack of White House flour,
given by Owl grocery.
To the first player making a two
Dagger six pairs of silk hose, given
by the New Toggery.
All of the above prizes are offered
to mem bers of the Topeka team only,
and all except those specified are to
be given for performances in tomor-
rows game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
Report of Battle With Mexicans
at SatevO Today.
RumOr That Several Americans
Have Been Killed.
INVESTIGATION IS STARTED
Military Authorities Have
Heard Nothing of Conflict.
Border in Fear That Troops
viii Be Withdrawn.

FL Paso, April 24.-Early today the
police had a report that fighting had
begun between Carranza forces and
the American troops at Satevo. Ac-
cording to the police here the infor-
nation came from influential sources
in zJuarez.
The police believe the report to be
true.
II was stated that several negro SOL
diers had been killed in the fighting
At Fort Bliss nothing had been
heard of the reported clash at Satevo.
An immediate investigation was
started.
Military Authorities Don't Know.
n Paso. April 24.-Neither General
Bell at Fort Bliss nor military head
quarters at Columbus, y. NJ, had any
information this morning regarding
Mexican report that American negro
soldiers had an engagement with some
Civilians at SatevO.
The report, which is not credited,
said several negroes were killed.
Border Is Anxious.
FL Paso, April 24.-Anxiety was ex-
pressed in military circles here today
over reports from the interior of re-
newed activity on the part of the
numerous small bands of bandits who
are roaming about in northern Chi
hliahua. In the mysterious manner IN
which news is transmitted in Mexico
in regions where there are neither
railroads. telegraph or telephone the
poems have heard that the American
troops are to be withdrawn from Mex
leo.
The hating of the operations Of
the expeditionary force has confirmed
their belief in the truth of the story
which they have interpreted as
crushing defeat of the "Gringoes."
As far as is known here none of
these bands number more than Is or
20 men and the majority of them are
much smaller. Their importance as
seen by army officers is that their
depredations may drive the masses of
the people already almost destitute to
desperation and cause a serious out
break which might involve the Amer
lean soldiers.
FL -Paso waited eagerly today for
sOnrp enlightenment from Washington
as to the plans of the army depart
ment.
So far as the border is concerned the
news that the troops were not to be
withdrawn from Mexico at least for
the present. was most welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
BOGUS HEIR
But Proof Was Lacking and Mrs.
Matters Faces Criminal Charge.

Chicago, April 14.-Mrs. Annie
Dollie Ledgerwood Matters, wife of
the late Frederick Matters, wealthy
business man of Arcola, ILL.,, indicted
with Charles Mellon, a private de-
tective, on the charge of foisting an
alleged spurious heir on the estate of
her husband, was placed on trial here
today.
Mrs Matters efforts to gain control
of her husbands 100000 estate on
the ground that Irene Matters was
born to her and her husband, was con-
tested by her brother-in-law, James
Matters. He contended the girl was
no relation of Frederick Matters. Mrs.
Matters sought to prove that it was.
Just as the case was ending, DR.. L.
Emil Breard, head of the Misericordia
hospital at Ottawa, Ont, and Miss
Marie Louise Des Ronreres. head
nurse, who had previously testified in
support of Mrs Mattress claims. re-
pudiated their testimony and said the
child was not the daughter of Mat
ters. Mrs. Matters, in a settlement
with the heirs to the estate, received
$4,000 as her dover right.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
TO GET PACKAGES PACK
600 Bags of Parcel Post Matter Will
BE Returned to Senders.

New York. April 24-Six hundred
bags Of parcel post matter. comprising
probably more than so, 900 separate
packages, mailed for distribution in
Holland, are to be returned to the
senders in america because the steam
ship companies will not carry this mail
post.
The British authorities contend the
parcels might reach and benefit the
central powers. This mail has accu-
mulated in the foreign branch post
office here since November. 1871 D.
The postmaster general has ordered
that the postage be refunded
A temporary suspension" Of the
shipment or parcel post to the Meth
erlands ordered by the postofftce de-
partment is expected to continue until
the end of the war or until Great Brit
ain consents to let the mail pass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
THIRD PLACE TO K. U.
Jayhawkers Get in the Money in
Drake Relay Race.

Jayhawkers Get in the Money in
Drake Relay Race.
Des Moines, Iowa, April 24.-More
than 5000 people crowded the Drake
studiUm- here to witness the seventh
DRAKE relay meet. Clear but cool
weather made the day an ideal one for
the athletes. A high north wind,
however, tended to slow the distance
men on the back stretch.
in the college class: One mile
Hanline finished first; Cornell, sec
ond Coe. third; Grinnell, fourth.
Time-3:31 Is.
In the special university 22O yard
dash-Hoyt. Grinnell. was first
Holman, Illinois, second: Shearer,
third Time-21 2-5.
In the two mile college-Morning-
side was first; Cornell, second; South
Dakota, third. Time-S:I7 2-5.
Every entry I'm the special 220 yard
dash finished under % LIS.
The winners time breaks the inter
scholastic record held by Carter of
Wisconsin. the record made by Hob
man of Illinois in the Illinois-Wiscon-
sin. meet of 1914 and the winner beat
his own record OF FL AS made at the
Stagg meet in Chicago in 1913.
In the two mile university relay,
Large. of Purdue. the second man to
run. gained such a big lead, that the
two men following him did not have to
extend themselves and were never in
danger
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VILLA LOCATED

Continued from Page One-I
the Carranza commander, into a trap
and that Reys expects to join forces
ultimately with Villa. The travellers
from Chihuahua City say the story of
Villas death, generally accepted
among the poorer classes, who are dis
contented that the American troops
still remain on Mexican soil The re-
port says there is considerable senti-
nent against General Carranza and in
ported as having evinced feeling
against the Americans.
To Execute 3d.
Twenty-three Villa prisoners are re-
ported held by CarranZa authorities in
Chihuahua City. They will be executed
soon, it is said. All is quiet in the city,
it is said, although this is larely due
to numerous arrests of persons with
suspected revolutionary tendencies. A
private message received here says the
American forces have been drawn
back as far as San Antonio (Mexico)
on the Mexico Northwestern railroad
although small attachments had been
seen in the neighborhood of Palomas
a short distance southwest of Chihua-
hua City.
Completes Redistribution of Troops.
Ell Paso, April 24.-The redisposi-
ton of the forces of the American
punitive expedition in Mexico as plan
been in a large measure completed, it
was learned here today.
The troops are now concentrated in
strong units along line of communi-
cation thoroughly protected, that is
said to be much more than two hun
dred and fifty miles long. Reinforce
ments are also gathering at Column
bus, n. NJ.
The American expedition will now
maintain military status quo while
diplomatic negotiations go forward at
Washington for the withdrawal of the
troops.
The pursuit of Francisco Villa is
over. That is the belief of army Of
ficers at Fort Bliss who now believe
the troops will engage only the small
wandering bands of Villa bandits that
roam northern Chihuahua
Official admission has been made
that the advance forces of the Ameri-
can cavalry have been withdrawn
northward and it is understood they
have been taken out of the zone where
the hatred and dislike for the Amer
lean is most intense This withdraw
al is designed to prevent clashes dur
ing the diplomatic negotiations.
To safeguard Border.
Meanwhile, 1t is understood, the
American forces will be SO placed as to
safeguard American border towns by
virtually doing police duty in the ter
ritory imm ediately south of the bor-
der where Carranza has been unable
to prevent brigandage.
The troops would form a wall
against which the soldiers of the de
! facto government can drive bandits
from the south.
Orders to Pershing
| San Antonio, April 24.-Preliminary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
THOUSAND DROWN
Chinese Troop Transport Sinks
in Collision.
Hit by Cruiser In Heavy Fog
Only 36 Are Saved.

Shanghai. April 24.-More than a
thousand soldiers and men of the crew
of the steamer Helm Yu were lost
when the steamer sank after collision
with the cruiser Hai-Yung Saturday
evening south of the Chusun islands.
The steamer, acting as a transport,
was taking troops to Foo Chow. The
collision occurred during a thick log
and only one foreign engineer, twenty
soldiers and nine sailors out of six
foreigners and over a thousand SOL
diers and members of the crew were
saved.
tons. She was built in 1889 and was
owned by the China Merchants Steam
Navigation COMPANY of Shanghai
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago, April 24.-WHEAT-Notwith-
standing that considerable strength de-
velop in the wheat market today, sharp
reaction followed The strength was due
chiefly to reports that a break between
Germany and the United States seemed
likely to be averted. Upturns in prices.
however brought about active selling by
big houses. The result was a setback all
around to well below Saturdays finish.
Opening quotations which ranged from hc
up with May at Slips to $1-12s4 and July
at $1.12as to SLIPS. were succeeded by
slight additional gains, and then a sudden
descent.
Definite announcement of concessions by
Germany led subsequently 20 a mere de-
cided fresh advance. Gains. however were
not well maintained. The market closed
unsettled a shade to 7se net higher with
May at Slips and July $1-121.-
CORS-Corn- took the same course as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24
ASKS ''WAR" COUNCIL
War Minister Oregon Probably Will
Discuss Situation With Funston.

Mexico City April 24.-SpeciaI
Agent Rodgers today plans to hand
the Carranzista government a note
from Secretary of State Lansing, sug-
gesting that Minister of War Obre-
gon meet General Funston at some
point on the border to discuss ques-
tions connected with the American ex-
petition
Rodgers learned yesterday that this
suggestion probably would be accept
ed by the Carranza government. Gen
eral Obregon plans to leave for the
north tomorrow with full power to
deal with the question of provisioning
the. American troops and limiting their
sphere, of action.
81 Pueblo. one of the official news
papers. published an editorial today
expressing the hope that the United
States will soon withdraw her troops
from Mexico and declared that in any
event, General Carranza will have the
support of the entire nation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24

moves in General F'unston's plan for
a redistribution of troops in Mexico
were being made today by General
Pershing. General orders have been
sent to the field commander who for
the first time in many days, has a
clearer understanding of what is ex-
pected of him.
Details of the new plan have been
carefully guarded by General Funston
and General Scott but it was indicated
that it does not provide for running
of new main line of communication
or for establishment of new border
base.
1t is understood General Pershing
will be instructed to call in all mobile
detachments except those doing scout
cuperation.
The main line now extends as far
south as San Antonio, a station on the
Northwestern railroad a short dis
lance, west of Chihuahua, General
Pershing has his temporary headquar-
tiers at Namiquipa, north of San An
tonic.
Overnight and early morning re-
ports from General Pershing made no
mention of fighting at Satevo. Col
w. G. Brown, Major Howe and Major
Tompkins are in the vicinity of Satevo,
unlikely that the report from Ell Paso
that they had been attacked was true.
Confirm Lopez Capture.
Washington, April 24.-Confirma-
ton of the capture by Carranza troops
of Pablo Lopez, Villas chief lieuten-
ant, reached the state department to-
day from Consul Letcher at Chihua-
hua. The message said Lopez was be-
ing held in Jail there until American
officials or army officers could talk
to him and satisfy themselves of his
identity.
Lopez is believed to have command
ed the bandits who murdered IS
American mining men at Santa Ysa-
bel two months ago. and also to have
taken part in the Columbus raid.
1t was learned today that the pro-
posed border conference between Ma
ior General Scott or General Funston
and General Obregon, Carranza war
minister, regarding further co-opera-
ton in pursuit of bandits. has not been
decided on by General Carranza.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-24

wheat. High prices led to increased offer
ings from which the majority of traders
backed sway. After opening a shade off
to an advance of A@Ssc the market I'M
derwent moderate decline all around.
Later the market rose with wheat, and
then again sagged when wheat suffered
another reaction. The close was nervous
at shade. off to A@ssc up, compared
with Saturdays finish.
OATS-ln oats as in other grain, weak
ness ensued as soon as holders found a
chance to realize at advantage. De-
mand was only of big scattering sort.
lifted provisions. Hog receipts we're less
plentiful than expected. Future deliveries
OF provisions went to the highest level
yet this season. Gossip was current that
big sales Of lard had been made to for
eigners.
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time, when cherry and apple trees are
in blossom and strawberries are COM
ing out, would be disastrous. IN case
the sky is cloudy tonight and the wind
holds there will be no frost If it
does occur it will be slight one and
and the fruit probably will not be
damaged.
The lowest temperature this morn
ing was "A degrees at o'clock. This
is , degrees below normal for this time
of year. The highest temperature on
record for this date is So degrees in
500 The low record, 33 degrees, oc-
CURED in 1910. The kaw river this
morning showed stage of 60 feet.
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Wall St, New York April 24-sToCKs-
Hasty covering of short contracts was an
important factor in the early rise on the
stock exchange today, the bears being
routed at almost every point and suffering
severe reduction of fast saturdays pa.
per profits. Buying diminished percept-
IDLY before the end Of the first hour. the
period, however witnessing overturn
of almost 100000 shares. Realizing sales
contributed to the irregular recessfons of
the second hour, but this setback WAS met
by fresh inquiry for the speculative
leaders, United States and Crucible Steels
as well as other favorites increasing their
advantage.
Bonds were firm.
The more encouraging tenor of foreign
advfces was largely responsible for the pro
nounced recovery in price of leading stocks
at todays active opening. Advices of !
to points were registered by Crucible
Steel, Studebaker. Baldwin Locomotive.
General Electric, the Coppers Marine pre-
ferred and Industrial Alcohol, while Mexi-
cans also rebounded sharply. United States
Steel rose point on an initial sale of
1000 shares, subsequently adding to this
gain. Erie and Southern Pacific manifest
ed firmness but the movement was not al
together bullish as was demonstrated by
heaviness of Canadian Pacific and minor
rails as well as obscure specialties.