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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16

the legislature had the right to give
women the suffra ge-and ii had not
yet done so-it was not within the
province of the court to write the
privilege into the law
The decision was made in denying
the petition for a writ of manda mus
lIed by J. T. Garrettson of Springfield
against Charles w Byers, clerk of
SanGamon county, TO force him to put
the names of candidates for those Of
fees on the womens ballots.
States Attorney Edmund Burke of
Sangamon county filed demurrer to
the petition in which he held that the
legislature had not given women the
right to vote for the offices in ques-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
Goodbye Biddy!
500 Prize Hen
to Church Pie

Wichita. Kan. Feb. 16.-The
most expensive chicken pie ever
served here will be iished up by
women of Trinity NJ. E. church
tonight. Among The "biddies' to
be served is a hen valued by Ed
Fleming. a member of Trinity, at
500. She was a prize winning
Buff Orpington almost as big as
a turkey. For year or two she
has been too fat and 900 old 10
lay, so as a contribution for the
chicken pie supper, Mr.. Fleming
gave his 500 hen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
STALLS OWN BOOM
Convention Tries to Launch
Root for President.
But He Declined and Commit
tee Backs Up.

New York. Feb. 1S.-The committee
on resolutions of the Republican
state convention decided by unanl-
nous vote today to indorse the admin
istration of Governor Whitman but to
attach the endorsement to separate
plank dealing with state issues.
1t became known while the commit
tee on resolution was in session thai
endorsement of former Senator Elihu
Root for the presidency was proposed
and that it became the subject of long
argument.
Mr.. Roots name was proposed by
John A. Sleicher and Henry L. Slim
son supported Sleicher's motion in Il
vigorous plea, in which he argued that
Mr.. Root was the logical candidate.
The subject was debated for more
than half an hour, after which vote
was taken and the proposal was de-
feated-
Name Delegates.
The committee on delegates at-large
reported that it had agreed upon fol-
lowing names as the Big four" Unit
ed States Senator James W. Wads-
worth, Governor Charles S. Whitman,
Frederick c. Tanner, chairman of the
Republican state committee and State
Senator Elon R. Brown. These names
were to be submitted later to the con-
vention.
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler, chair
man of the resolutions committees. is
sued statement after its adjourn
ment on the subject of Mr.. Roots pro-
posed endorsement.
There was discussion" he said
"as to the wisdom of commencing Mr..
Root to the Republicans of the coun-
try as the most fit candidate for pres
ident. There was complete agreement
as to Mr.. Roots pre-eminent fitness.
but in view of the difference of opin-
ion as to the wisdom of passing any
I,
of presidential candidacy and since
Mr.. Root himself requested no such
action be taken no action was taken
by the committee"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
Achy Joints
Foretell Trouble

4 crcaky joint
often predicts rain.
IT also foretells IN
ward trouble. l.
may mean that the
kidneys are not fill
tering the blood
and are allowins
poisonous uric acid
t. clog the blood
and cause trouble.
Bad backs. rheu-
matte pains. sore.
"a c n / n g join t =.
headaches, diZzi
ness. nervous trou-
bles. heart flutter-
.ings. and urinary
disorders are some
of The effects If
wealc kidneys ana
if nothing is done
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
Topeka People Testify:

f. :. Hamlin. carpenter, 707 Smith
street says: The first symptom of
kidney trouble was rheumatic pains
|ail through my body My limbs be-
came swollen and I was so sore and
lame that / couldn't work The kid
ney secretiuns contained sediment and
|Dained in passage. l treated with
good doctor, but didn't get any relief.
Finally / used Doan's Kidney Pills and
.Nas cured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16

Sixty-two years have left their
marks on his face. Yet only the
slightly followed cheeks offer evidence
of advancing age. His quiet bearing
his easy and pleasing conversation, his
clear sharp features would become
well a much younger man. Even the
thin cheeks are not criterion of his
age for the repeated interpretations of
Hamlet" are not conducive-great
strain as they are on the vitality Of an
actor-to the long retention of youth
full appearance.
Began Three Years Ago.
Three years ago. he began this fare
well tour, Mr.. Robertson said today
For three months, he said goodbye to
London theatergoers. His farewell to
New York was as long. Then COM
menced the long journey that is TAX
ing him over much of this continent.
Jersey. Two days later he will pre-
sent Hamlet" at Harvard university
and Immediately thereafter he will
sail for London. never again to appear
on any stage, he says.
Accompanying Mr.. Robertson on the
tour is his brother. Ian Robertson He
will appear in both Topeka perform
is Torpenhow. In the Passing of the
Third Floor Back" he is the major.
More than fifty persons are accom-
panying Mr. Robertson on his fare
well tour. This party includes, be-
side the actors that appear in the
three plays that compose his pres
ent repertoire, a number OF assist
ants and servants.
Following his appearance at the
Grand tonight Mr.. Robertson and his
company leave for Wichita, where he
appears tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16

= New York, Feb. 16.-The steamer
Yumuri arrived today from Mascoris,
San Domingo. and reported having
been in collision with an unidentified
schooner in a fog early yesterday
morning fourteen miles southeast of
the Five Fathom bank lightship off
the entrance to Delaware bay The
Yurnurf remained in the vicinity for
nearly two hours but was unable to
find the schooner. A mess boy is
missing and a fireman badly injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
ILLINOIS SUFFS LOSE
Court Decides Feminine Votes or
Certain Offices Not Vet Legalized.

Springfield. H.. Feb. I6.-Women of
Illinois were denied the right to vote
for delegates and alternates to ma
tional nominating committees. state
central and precinct committeeman, in
a decision of the state supreme court
today. The decision held that while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16

ing preparatory to his double appear
anee today at the Grand.
He is not large in stature-this great
actor But the wonderful depth and
carrying powers of his voice are APP
parent in his first greeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
FLOOD GROWING
Breach in Mississippi Levee Is
Now 1000 Feet.
Refugees Crowd City, Fleeing
Before Torrent.

Natchez, Feb. Mississippi flood
waters pouring through the crevasse
opened in the levee yesterday on Linn
erlck plantation. had inundated a
large portion of Tensas Parish, La,
early today. Newellton. six miles dis
tant, was flooded to a depth of from
four TO six feet and the water was
rising rapidly, according to reports
received here
Ihe creVasse was said to be increas-
ing. in size and at last reports was
about 1000 feet wide The flood is
expected to reach st. Joseph, La, with
in short time. Reports from that
town say it is crowded with refugees
from nearby plantations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT.

New Orleans Body Asks RedficId to
Present Flood situation.
Washington. Feb. 16.-An appeal to
put the Mississippi flood situation be-
fore President Wilson and the cabinet
was made today to Secretary RedfieId
by the New Orleans association of
commerce.
MI Redfield will bring the question
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16

i here's danger Of dropsy. gravel or
|I3right's disease. Use Doan's Kidney
pills. the most widely used. the best
recommended kidney remedy in the
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-16
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the United States Weather
Bureau, Topeka, Kansas. for the "a hours
ending 4 a. IN. today
High Low Rain or Wea-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
City Items
- The weekly payroll of the water department totalled S4O29O.

The weekly payroll of the water department totalled S4O2.90.
 The official rainfall at Shuttle Meadow this week as indicated by the gauge is .2S inches.
 Andrew Williams of 175 Clark street entered the Hartford hospital this morning, where he will undergo treatment for adenoids.
 A son was born yesterday at Miss Nagle's sanitarium to MT. and Mrs. James Crowley.
 There will be a special meeting of New Britain council, o. U. A. M., at o'clock this evening to take action on the death of Richard Ahearn.
 Mr and Mrs. F. H. Johnston, MT. and Mrs. F. H. Oldershaw and MT. and Mrs. A. H. Oldershaw attended a reception and dinner rendered by the Putnam Phalanx at the Country club in Pennington last evening.
 Lawrence Cremin of Bridgeport, son of the late Dr. l.. M. Cremin has moved to this city and will make his future home with Judge and Mrs. William F. Mangan of Trinity street.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. John William of Chicago. Ill.,. at Miss Nag1es sanitarium this morning. Mrs. Williams was form erly Miss Edith Wunch of this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
BUSY STORK.

The stork was certainly very busy today Three children were born This morning. MT. and Mrs. Ray mony Thompson of 24 Vega street are rejoicing over the arrival of q daughter, MT. and Mrs. A. A. Gun terman of 56 Cottage Place are re- ceiving congratulations on the ar rival of a son and MT. and Mrs. Fred Morley of 456 Church street are the proud parents of baby boy.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26

Two women, one a deceived wife, the other usurper in the affection of that wife's husband, made a united effort in thetrial in New York of pr. Arthur Warren. Waite for the murder by poison of John E. Peck, Dr. Waite's father-in -in-law, to send him to the death the state is demanding. Clara Louise Peck Waite told of the doctors manifestations of love and lis solicitude in her griefs. Later she made these attributes seem only part Of diabolical scheme to win her family fortune when she spoke of the sudden deaths of her mother and father. Waite's inamorata, Mrs. Mar garet Weaver Horton, narrated his
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
CLAIMS HE LOST RoIL.
Although 1t Was Not His, strt
 Giyes Rewsrd.

Thomas Carroll, {. well known l acter, worked hard for some timd yesterday received his pay, SIS.
 went into Van Epp's lunch room der Morgan & Kingsley's store to
 and then spent the night at a Tod house. This morning he discoj that $8.50 of his roll was missind dropped into Maxwell & Hills Il cart to breakfast and while therI marked on his loss. The waiterI him that the waitress at Van II had found such a roll.
 Some time later Carroll visited waitress, Miss Lillian Stone. Shel she had found the roll, but a had come to her a few minutes fore and claimed it. The claimant gave the girl $2 for her honesty. roll is of the opinion that someoI the lunch cart overhead the tira fore him and beat him to it.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26

wooing and his unselfish conduct while with her. Opposite to these she set the story of Waite's confes- sion to her that he had murdered Peck. Still another woman flashed into the picture. This was the mys- terious "K Adams, s,'' who was re- vealed as Elizabeth P. HardWicke, a school teacher, whose intuition, com- hined with surmise and gossip she had heard at the dinner table of her uncle, Dr. Jacob Cornell, in Somer- vile, N. J., impelled her to warn Percy Peck, son of the victim, to have an autopsy performed on the body In the accompanying pictures Mo- 1 shows Mrs. Waite and Miss Hardwicke, the latter with her head bowed to baffle the photographer; No. 2, Mrs. Horton; No. 3, Mrs. Tolbey, left, friend of Mrs. Waite, with the
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
ON THE ELKS' TRIP.

The committee of New Britain lodge of Elks in charge of the trip to Tor rington next Monday evening reports having secured forty machines for the trip and expect to take over 150 mem bers of the lodge. The start will be made from the Elks' home at 6:30 o'clock. Many of the car owners have made up their own parties, but arrangements can be made for those who leave their names at once with the committee or stewards. It is pro- posed to have the machines all meet near Torrington and all proceed to the home at once. Each car will be decorated with American flags.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
TAFT URGES U. 5. ID ENTER LEAGUE
 TOENFORCE PEACE
(Continued from First Page.)

suggested agreement. They pointed out that war might not be abolished but it would be curtailed, for the In- ternational league would allow com bat only if the courts decree were not accepted by any nation. .-
 Thomas Raeburn White of Phila- delphia, in his address, sought to answer arguments advanced against the leagues plan.
 Tt is said that no plan which calls for the legal settlement of questions arising between nations can be suc- cessful or would be conducive to the advancement of civilization, because it would mean that the status quo must be maintained,' he said. ''It is pointed out that many wrongs have heen done in the past which as yet gre unredressed, and which cannot be redressed by legal means.
 The program of the Lea que to Enforce Peace has been framed with consideration for this matter and will not stand in the way of proper de- Telopment of this character
 Things Europe Would Favor.
 Edward A. Filene of Boston de- CIdIeu European natloi1o hI 'iio oho Of the present war, would be favor able to the League to Enforce Peace. Other speakers on todays program were Oscar s. Strauss of New York, mem Der of The Hague court; Hamil- ton H. Holt of New York, editor of the independent; Professor George Grafton Wilson of Harvard Univer- sity; Talcott Williams, director of Columbia University School of Jour- nalism; John Bates Clark of New York, director of department in the Carnegie Endowment for Inter national Peace; R. G. Rhett of Char leston, S. C., president of the Cham Der of Commerce of the United States; Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor and Oliver Wilson of Peoria, Ill, president of the National Grange.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26

The Bodwell Land company has bought property at Belvidere Manor from Bessie, Alden and Robert w Andrews. The land is located on Sefton Drive.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock ax- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
NOT JIMMY" GLASS.
Boy With Bridgeport Gypsies Not
 Missing Youth.

Bridgeport, May 26. 1n- vestigation by the police today at q gypsy camp suspected to be harboring James Douglas Glass who has been missing showed that the boy is not there.
 A child thought to be young Glass was examined closely but the descrip- ton did not tally with that the Glass family furnished. The gypsies pro- duced a birth certificate to prove the boy they had was born in Los An geleS.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
SHOWER FOR MISS REYNOLDS.

Miss Anna Reynolds was rendered shower by members of St. Mary's Lady T. A. B. society after the so- ciety's meeting in St. Mary's school hall last evening. Miss Reynolds was the recipient of many beautiful cut glass gifts. During the evening whist was played, prizes being awarded to Miss Annie O'Connell and Miss Alice Clerkin. Miss Reynolds will soon become the bride of James Degnan.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
SHOWER FOR MISS BARRY

A miscellaneous shower was dered Miss Emily Barry by sixtJ her friends at the home of Miss \ Dunn, 42oCamp street, last eveI The evening was pleasantly with games and musical selectior| collation. was served. Miss BarryI become the bride of c. E. PratI June 2S.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
FINANCIAL NEWS
LOWER PRICES RULE
 ON MARKET TODAY
Irregular Tendencies Recorded at
 Opening-Trading Is Light

New York, May 26 (Wau St.,sI0:30 a. m.)-Further irregular tendencies were manifested at the opening of stD- days market, international issues and shipping shares, as we'll as some spe- cialties, recording lower prices.
 These were partly counterbalanced by gains of a point or more for Read ing, American Smelling, Chandler Motors and some of the inactive stocks. Studebaker opened with a slight gain, but promptly reacted almost two points. Baldwin was lower on disappointment in connection with the deferred dividend. Trading was light and circumscribed.
 Wah Street Close-Trading became more listess in the final hour, some of the motors and inactive special ties making gains, with no material changes elsewhere. The closing was irregular.
 New York Stock Exchange uuota-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
s5,ooo FIRE IN soUTHINGrc

Southington, May 26.-The houses on the Spring lake I here, containing about 200 ton ice was burned early today. The is estimated at about $5,000. cause of the fire is not known. A 8 week ago a house 100 yards the ice houses was burned.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-26
NILES MORE ACTIVE
This Stock, With American Brass Only Live Issue on Hartford S
 Exchange-Other Stocks Quiet.

Niles -Bemont-Pond was more tive today than it has been reed and sold at 174-175. American H was the only other active stock, ing at 292-294. The other quotai were as follows:
 Bristol Brass, 75-76 F Amel| Silver, 27h-29; American B| 292-294; Billings & Spencer, 97 Colts, S25-s35; Eagle Lock, Landers, Frary & Clark, 71-T3; Britain Machine, s2-s4; New Dd ture PTS bid; Niles- -Bemont-FI 174-175; North & Judd, 111-113; H Stow & Wilcox, 36-38; Scovill, 55a Standard Screws, ? Sta Works. S6-s7 1a; Union Manufactq 9o 92; National Surety, 286-2SS.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-05-11
SANDERS OUR CHOICE

The Enterprise hopes that Confessional District will be
represented the Congress by Governor Sanders The Sixth
Congressional District of the wide awake progressive
districts in the south Its people awakening the tremendous pos
sibit that surround them and making great strides every d.
recon Good roads, good schools good farms the rule not the
exception in this district
In all the things that make towards better government Governor
Sanders has taken believe that his election
Congress will much this district He knows the people their
needs their their hopes and their aspirations He only
willing but able to represent them Congress and rank up with the
highest in that BODY
Governor Sanders and Louisiana He began his
political life the Louisiana lottery never been
on the wrong side of any political question the people
this state tie bg body and BRAIN and should he 90 to Congress-
will not be Washington he well favoroby known
to the Democratic leaders in both the Senate and the House
If the people of this district representative in Congress- one
who is able to hold his company who only thinker
along public lines but also has the power the ability to put his
thoughts into execution who knows their needs able
to express their needs strongly and er then believe that they
will insist Governor Sanders nomination and election
Just this month"; Governor Sanders went to Baton
Rouge and made speech that city the holding of Const
tona convention 1t universally conceded this speech of his was
the cause OF the defeat of the Constitutional convention The people of
this district almost unanimously rallied that returned an
overwhelming majority against the calling of Constitutional conven
ton 10 Governor Sanders than one man due the
credit Of having discovered the hidden motives auated this ad
mnralon IN insisting upon Constitutional convention and to him
more than TO any other one man due the credit for the defeat this
constitutional convention In making this assertion do dpar
bee the splendid work done this connection by Governor
elect Pleasant and others but Governor Sanders that time not
candidate for position actually took the chance Of osno
federal JOB which he held order sound warning to the
people
Everyone the knows that Governor Sanders is able and
courageous and we believe that this selection Congressman from this
district we will place Washington representative the best quail
fled have
Believing this the Enterprise tenders Governor Sanders its most
nearly support and sincerely hopes that he will the proper time in
ausuae campaign that will result making him Congressman
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-05-11
TO BEAUTIFY BOGAllIen

Boealusa people, whole perhaps take more nta,o..
beautiful yards than other citizens in cities of this size H..
front yards and clean back only good Assem-. g.
but leaves good impression upon strangers One pretty
will result in Others because your neighbors sees vour ~
do not care to become Conspicuous by having an
are kept 'a&
Did you ever notice no" much more quickly property rents !.
located IN BLOCK where people take pride in having pretty,
eo' ya'e cost little time and money but do wonderful things h
der that Bosaa may have preer and more sanitary yards than
before the Great Southern Lumber Co., will award $500 in cash m
the SIX citizens OF the South side who have the peest yards d
the summer The awards will be made before September Is m
specons will be made periodically during the summer Eve,v
in that section of the city should enter the and even wv
not win prize you will show everyone that you have pride =
city, 'O@
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-05-11

We noticed in the New Orleans papers recently that mad M
been quite common the of Baton Rouge and that Of
man had died the horrible death caused by ydopho and th
er has taken the Pasteu treatment and that children on M
pus of the Louisiana State University were bitten N~
\ One of the citizens of Columbia Miss advises that nn,,
mad dogs have been the that town recently and th
two people were bitten well number of valuable cows
In Boeaua we notice that infested with crs ba
and poodes OF every FORM size and description and that not
Ing the fact that there city ordinance providing tax for docs m
each dog permitted the city shall be aaed % %
oence that TINS tax has been paid This law being peteny y
ed The said ordinance provides penalty for no.payment If IN
tax and we are advised that hundred of people r.
eausa who dogs and have paid the tax have been
TO City Attorney laey with instructions from the Tax Collector al
ahoaV and prosecute these people who ignoring the law
Inc law does nointend that the city authorities shall have v
every home in the city in order assertion who owns DOES bu
tended that every owner of dogs shall seek the city authorities o
comply with the law and we endorse the the part
authorities in order to these violations and predict that if m @
to pay the cost and ne amounting $40 each case M
you will pay attention to the law in the future
Reports from all Of the Congressional District to the et
that Ex-Governor Sanders this city, get support from hundreds
the race for Congress this district who have never before suup
him. This is due perhaps to the active sacrifices he made
the past campaign in behalf of Democracy In our opinion ExC
Sanders would make the best representative Congress any man
the district today and gratifying his many this parish
to know that that he will have walk away the election
IN TINS issue appears suggestion the Good Roads, Washington
Parish should have by Mr. L. Sanford memebe Of the Police jury
and one of the most enthusiastic supporters Good Roads the Parish
The members Of the Police Jury assured that any move they
make towards giving this Parish good roads will meet with the hearty
approval Of every resident of Boeausa