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The evening times., 1911-08-03
Washington Ceremonies.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Three of the
worlds greatest nations with the
United States as the central figure
and moving spirit joined hands today
in opening the way to the coveted
goal Of the statesman of modern
times. universal peace.
During the day. America, Great
Britain and France signed the gener-
al arbitration treaties for the peace
full settlement Of all; disputes that
may be locked in the mystery of the
Jean jules Jusserand, French am
bassaador to the United States, now
In Paris, the first diplomat to accept
President Taft's suggestion that all
quarrels between nations could be ar
bitrated, signed the convention in
that city at o'clock, Washington
time. Six hours later, at the white
house Secretary Of State Knox signed
both the British and French treaties
and James Bryce, the British ambas-
sador, signed the agreement with
Great Britain. President Taaft wit
messed the signing ceremonies.
The arbitration treaties really
found their inception in what at the
time was regarded as a casual utter
ance of President Taft at a dinner
of the American society for judicia!
settlement Of international disputes
in this city December 1S, last. On
that occasion the president said he
saw no reason why the tradition
should be preserved, that questions af-
fecting the vital interest and honor of
nations could not be arbjtrated; that
In his opinion these questions were as
susceptible of dispassionate arbitra-
ton as any other of International is
sues. The French ambassador M.
Jusserand, instantly offered, on be-
half of his government, to enter into
such treaty relations.
The suggestion, taken up in earnest
was followed by eight months of hard
work in putting the idea into con-
crete form. The British government
was quick to realize the advantages to
be gained by an international agree
ment. which If extended to nations
other than the United States would
tend towards the realization of the
drea moi universal limitation of arma-
ments and In the end Of universal
peace.
so 1T happened that 1t was Ambas-
sador Bryce who first signified form
ally willingness on the part of his
government to close with the presi-
dents proposition and the British
American negotiations consequently
were first initiated and progressed al
most to the point of conclusion be-
fore the French exchanges had fairly
begun. Secretary Knox. however.
was determined that this great pact
should be international in character
and therefore, while it was possible
to have wound up the British negotia-
tions several weeks ago, the state de-
partment purposely held them in
allowance until the French negotia-
tions could be advanced. Thus It be-
came feasible to sign the two conven-
ttons on the. same day.
Because Of the tradition that the
text Of no treaty shall be made pub
lie until the United States senate has
acted upon It, the language and de-
tails Of the conventions signed today
are still withheld from publication.
but their general substance 10 known.
The new treaties are different in
the important particulars that they
remove the exceptions contained In
all former arbitration treaties that
questions Of vital interest and nation
The evening times., 1911-08-03

THE WEATHER, I.
North Dakota: Fair, tonight, =
preced by showers in east por. =
: ton. Slightly cooler. Friday .
: fair. Warmer. =
The evening times., 1911-08-03
France, England and United
States Will Arbitrate All
Differences Hereafter
WAS COVETED GOAL Of THE
STATESMEN Of MODERN Times
Formalities Were Witnessed at Wash.
ington by President Taft-Some of
the Provisions of the Treaties As
They Have Been Formulated.

Paris, Aug. 3.-The American initia-
tive In unrestricted arbitration was
crowned today by the signing of the
treaty Of permanent peace by the
terms of which France and the Unit
ed States agree to submit to a neu-
tral court all the differences that may
arise between the two governments,
even though the dignity, honor and
vital interests Of either republic may
be involved.
The ceremony of afixing the sigma
ture to the unprecedented document
was simplicity itself. but marked with
q solemntty reflected in the faces of
those who were taking part. They
met at the minister of foreign affairs
In the Office of A. Mollard, chief of
the protocrat. The treaty was signed
by Jean Jules Jusserand, French am
bassador to the United States.
A copy Of the treaty as signed will
be forwarded Immediately to Wash
.ington in exchange for the copy sign
ed at the American capital this after
noon by Philander c. Knox, the
American secretary of state. The
government has definitely decided not
to publish the text of the treaty until
it has been given out at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27

his ankle a few days ago and will re-
quire her care.
Mrs. A S. G. Hughes, of Kansas City,
IS visiting her sisters, Mrs. William
Williams and Mrs. J. C. Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nystrom are Wis
iting relatives in Kansas City.
Tonight at the Princess "A Pittsburg
Millionaire" American. The City,
Reliance, 1.-The Ranchman's Mother-in-
Law" Bison
Earl w. Nen and son. Earl w. Nen.
Jr., and Miss Olive Neff are visiting
relatives in Sabetha.
A L. Joseph has left for Dallas, Tex.
after visit with his mother, Mrs. J.
c. Joseph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Judkins of Fair
bury, Neb-, who have been visiting at
the homo of ]. N. Henry, have return
ed home.
Charles BoIIotte, of Horton. has re-
turned home after visit with his
mother, Mrs. Anna BolIotte, of pa West
Laurent street.
Miss Margaret Stroud is visiting rel
atives in Reading.
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Gardener are par
ents of a son, born Sunday Mr.. Gard
ener is city passenger agent for the
Henry Ffrner, of Mayetta, has re-
turned home after visit with North
side relatives.
c. W. Hoyt, who has been in Kan
sas City has returned home.
The Ladies' Aid society, of the Pleas
ant Hill church, will hold all-day
meeting Friday at the Indian Creek
Grange hall four miles north of Topeka
on the Central avenue road.
]. M. Brown is visiting relatives in
WilliamStOWn.
John Gabriel, of Onaga, is visiting at
the T. D. Gabriel home.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Whitehead, of
Granville. are visiting In Monroe, Ia.
VIII Shidler has returned to Emporia
after visit at the home of G. ". Cur
tbs, PIG West Curtis street.
Ernest Shidler, of ottawa, Is visit
ing at the home of c. w. Curtis, ZIG
West Curtis street.
Miss Gladys. Norris, of Wichita, is
visiting at the home of Miss Hazel
Boast.
Mrs. John Evans, of Oklahoma City.
and Mrs. Mary Evans of Emporia, are
visiting at the home of T. D. Gabriel.
A line party was given at the Nov
city Tuesday afternoon in honor OF
Miss Gladys Norris, of Wichita, who
is visiting at the home of Miss Hazel
Boast. Following Miss Boast entertain
ed them at slumber party at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gabriel and
daughter, Geraldine. have returned to
their home in Denison after a visit with
North side relatives
Miss Mildred Dransfeld. who is at
tending school at College View, Neb.,
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs William DranSfeld, north
Miss Bessie JONES' who Is teaching
school at Rossville, is spending the
Christmas holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Jones.
The first of a series of the Forward
Movement Union meetings which will
continue every night except Saturday
nights for three weeks was held last
night at the Second Presbyterian church
Saturday night is exempt to allow
time for shopping, but some North sid
ers are of the opinion that night es-
pecialIys should be devoted to religious
work. They say the devil is busiest
on Saturday NIGHTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27
HE LOSES LIES FIGHT
Policeman Recovering From Opera
ton Attacked by Paralysis.

Mount Vernon, N. Y. Dec. 27.-Po-
liceman T. ]. Ruffalo. of the local
force, whose spinal cord was shattered
in a street brawl last winter and then
sewed together with the result that he
began to improve Immediately. is dy-
ing today at his home here. A slow
paralysis which followed the injury is
creeping toward his heart and will
probably gain the mastery within the
next "a hours.
The operation whereby the police
mans cord was mended was regarded
by surgeons as one of the most re-
markabIe ever performed. Though
paralyzed from the shoulders down
following his injury, Ruffalo gradual
Iy recovered the use of his various
muscles. until two months ago he was
declared completely cured. His re-
lapse began week ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27

another will jump up and attract his at
tention-in this relay scheme they run
the dog to death.
B. T. Allen, city excavation inspector,
has returned to his office at the city
hall after a siege of smallpox at the city
detention hospital.
License Collector Mattingly issues a
warning to all express drivers and others
who find it necessary to obtain city
hcenses-the new 1912 tags have arrived
and must be procured 1mmedia tely.
In California they are smudging the
orchards in order to keep the fruit from
freezing. In Topeka they are smudgi2g
the water pipes to keep the houses from
flooding.
1t is the sworn opinion of the newly
married women in town who are learning
best and most select line of gossip in the
city is found at these gatherings
The rumors to the effect that the Santa
Fe has added another hour to its working
schedule in the Topeka shops are untrue.
On special work a number of men have
been retained but no permanent general
change has been made.
A remonstrance from property owners
has killed the petition before the board
of city commissioners to pave Fourteenth
street between Van Buren, and Harrison
streets. This cuts down the total for
next year to 7015 blocks.
Fixtures valued at 5000 have been re-
ceived for installation in the store build
ing at 221 Kansas avenue, which will be
occupied January Is by the Santa Fe
Watch company. There will be four
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27
SNIP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS,

The efforts of the Western Aero asso-
fis<lon in Topeka in promoting aerial
navigation has given this city a pronI-
nenT place on the aero map Topeka has
peen chosen among cities of the 5OO.OOO
class as a member Of an independent
Western Aero club.
Inc creeks running through and near
topeka are well frozen over since the
last cold spell and the small boys are
using their Christmas skates to a good
advantage The sidewalks also are well
covered with slick ice.
Elizabeth N Barr is peeved because
the w c. T. L has asked her to quit
her newspaper connections with that as
soclation- It is suspected that Miss Barr
sohcited the indignation of the w. c. r.
". that she might get out more success
full paper.
Clarence Q. Sage. son OF 7. ID. sage 81
opeka- and a stenographer with the ap-
prentice department of the Santa Fe, has
oeen appointed a government stenog-
Iapner on the Panama canal. He has
left for his new duties.
The late cold spell was unexpected by
me railroads and many trains have been
running late.
E. B. Stotts says there are no dogs i'll
western Kansas because the rabbits are
sAa thick they run them to death. He SAYS
IN dog viii start out after one rabbit when
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27
FLY AMERICAN FLAG
Steamers Change Registry Preparing
for Canal Business.

New York. Dec. 27.@The Red Star
liner KroonIand, which has sailed for
three years under the Belgian flag.
will heuceforth fly the stars and
stripes. Sailing today for Antwerp,
the ship is in command of an Ameri-
can skipper, with an American flag at
its masthead.
The reasons for the change are not
specified by the owners, but it is said
that the pending completion OF the
Panama canal has something to do
with it. The Kroonland's sister ship,
Finland. will also return to American
registry within few weeks. Probably
both will later enter the American
Goa stwise trade between Pacific and
Atlantic ports via the Panama canal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27

Kansas City, Dec. 27-The Rev. Timothy
Enright, a member of the Redemptionist
Fathers of this city, widely known
throughout the country as a teacher. died
here today aged "a. Father Enright was
born in Ireland and came to the United
States at the age of seven. Before COM
ing to Kansas City, % years ago. he had
held charges in various cities of the coun-
try
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27
Leaves Fortune to Charity.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 27.-Charity
gets the bulk of the s1,5OO,0OO estate
of the late John w. Hunt, millionaire
owner of hotels in various parts of
the United States Hunts will was
filed for probate here today. The
young wife, from whom Mr.. Hunt OBJ
tanned a divorce, a year ago, is not
m ar1fi nrlnH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27
Notes and Personals


The preachers for the Union Forward
meetings which began at the Second
Presbyterian church last night and will
be continued for some time. are some
thing in the nature of a dark horse
Until service begins, no one in the
congregation is to know who will ad-
dress them. This lends the proverbiaI
interest Of mystery to the meetings.
Ray Harries has returned from a visit
in st. Marys.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Barnes. of 912
North Harrison street, who have been
visiting in Alta Vista. have returned
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eaverty are Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Ehrhart, OF 1924 North Topeka avenue
Union Pacific train, eastbound, due
here at 7:25 a. m, was about eight
hours late today. It was stalled in
" yoTning by a snowstorm.
Mrs. E. s. McClintock is i'll at her
home, 1101 Central avenue.
Miss Madeline McClintock, of Kan
sas City, is visiting her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. AIcC1intock of 11O1
Central avenue.
Mrs George Norris IS visiting her
parents.
Mrs. Bertha Van Wey. OF Los An
geles, who was expected to be here this
week for a visit with her mother. Mrs
c. W. Curtis. can not come on account
Of an accident. Her husband sDrainAd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27
Anto Tags NIust he Rcd.

jefferson City, Mo, Dec N.-Secretary
of State Roach has ordered that the 1912
state automobile license tags shall be red,
with white, raised figures. The present
tags of yellow and white or silver are
hard to read.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27

Berlin, Dec. 27.-An incombustible
cinematograph film which will lessen
the possibility of panics in moving
picture theaters was demonstrated re-
Gently before the Berlin Chemical So
ciety and is now reported to be a sue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27

At the first union forward meeting
at the second Presbyterian church
Tuesday night Rev. J. w WaIdron.
pastor of the Kansas Avenue Methodist
church. said that fewer social func-
lions and more old-fashioned revival
services were needed. This was the
first of series of meetings which will
be held every night in the week except
Saturday night for several weeks. All
five churches of the North side have
united and the pastors thereof will al
ternate in conducting the services. w
M. Van Ness will have charge of the
music.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-27

The North Topeka Horseshoe club
TINS morning received challenge frorr
the South Side Horseshoe club for a
game to be played New Years day at
S37 North Kansas avenue R. r. Baer,
president of the N T. H. S c. receiv-
ed the challenge per telephone from F.
B. Barrett of the S. S. H. S. G. and
Immediately accepted it with pleasure
An individual record OF the game will
be kept The contest Will likely take
place in the afternoon and will be open
to all interested.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-29

<zEZHE THING WISH MOST SEE is AN ALLIANCE FORMED
AMERICA. THINKING OF
q DAY
TT
People will tell Russia is in too of unrest for
ceul diplomatic relations To believe this bad judgment
1T STATE UNREST, AMERICA
is IN A TRANSITION TOGETHER STEADY
There many ways through which Russia and America could
be DRAWN TOGETHER 1t greatly matter which WAYS
chosen The people of this country and of mine MUCH
ALIKE have much in We perhaps little older
tougened fiber beneath surface but after all maybe
wrong in that
Necessarily America from Russia just you Russia
from America However, point is clear the people of this
country lave the spirit and the will to form ALLIANCE WITH
RUSSIA the way will be found.
WAR is a HORRIBLE THING. WAR Is BARBAROUS |
So strongly do wish peace and particularly between Russia and
America that is always unpleasant thought remember
that what do the great will always roll between
this country and NINE
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-29
COURTESY IN BUSINESS

Courtesy in business is an important
factor, according to the passenger de-
.partment Of the Atchison, Topeka &
santa Fe Railway company which has
just issued instructions to its en-
ployos to make a special effort in this
direction.
It is strange that any man, and es-
pecially a young man entering a bust
ness career, should not recognize com
mon courtesy as ono OF the most valu-
able assets. Surely if there is any one
thing that viii attract favorable opin-
ion it is plain courtesy. But many per-
sons have a wrong idea as to what
constitutes courtesy. They imagine
that because a stranger occasionally
asks an absurd or unintelligibIe ques-
ton that he is lacking in intellectual
capacity.
The American people have them
selves TO blame for the decline Of cour-
tesy i'm this country. Politcncss as q
necessary part Of every PERSONS indi-
vldual equipment is much neglected
in the common schools There is little
real attempt to teach boys and girls
how TO behave. There should be n re-
vivol of courtesy not only in railroad
5ihccs. but everywhere else. II the
school authorities would do the best
possible thing for the coming genera /
lion they would make personal de- |
pertinent matter Of serious interest |
u is curious commentary upon /
american life that railroad company
lnds II necessary TO require its agents |
10 be courteous to the public from
whom they are soliciting business. But
hat same necessity exists i'm practi- |
ally all departments Of our social and
business relations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-29
A SPLENDID VICTORY

Copper country high schools scored
a notable victory at the Upper PENN
sula oratorical and doclamatory con-
tests at Houghton last evening. Calm
met carrying Off the honors in oratory.
and Lake Linden in defamation. Peter
Mihclchich, of Calumet, and Irving
Toplon ~ Lake Linden, were the win
ncrs. meeting the best contestants Of
ether districts I'm the L. z. Tho sue
cess Of these young men reflects great
credit on their ability and determine
ton, and is striking proof OF the ef-
fectiyeness OF the instruction they
have received in public speaking. There
Is much honor In victory such as this,
and they have earned It, Il is a splen-
did thing 90 be able 20 get upon ones
feet ana give expression TO thoughts
In clear telling language and this is
what the schools arc teaching. There I
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-29
A MARM VETO

Governor Osborn showed his fear
lessness ana desire to enforce the laws
lot Michigan as ne believes they should
be enforced, when he vetoed the Nor
iarty bill providing that Justices OF the
supreme court might reside in some
other place aside from the state capt.
tai.
In sending the bin back to the Sen
ate. the governor gives his reasons.
which arc outlined in news story on
the first page of The News today. and
goes into the details of the affair at
some length. In his veto the COVER
nor charges Justice Bird with violat-
ing the law by remaining away from
Lansing when he should have taken
mp his residence there. and lobbying
Tor the passage or the Moriarty bill.
lie declares the justice should either
take up his residence at Lansing, or
resign. ana that it might he better for
Tho supreme court IL Mr.. Bird re-
signed
The governors chief reason for We
loing tho measure, is that the bill alb
rogates contract advised and urged
by members OF the supreme court Of
1893 at a time when they properly
sought an increase in their salary" In
lhis connection, he says:
They agreed, II such increase was
granted 1t would be fair to require
Tue Justices TO reside at Lansing by
Wh'ch means, they argued, the em-
oiehcy OF the court would be increased
ana II would be better able 10 trans
ac1 me great and rapidly increasing
'oiuine Of work Of the court. It was
particularly emphasized that the
courts efficiency would be increased
Dy the residence Of the members at
The capital"
SO far as Justice Bird is concerned
re denies he lobbied for the Moriartv
ill. He states he has resided at Ian. \
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-29

Some idea of The difficulty or Great
Britain's problem u India can Doe
CLEANED from Jhc new census figures
recently announced The population of
india which gained seven pen cent i'm
the past ten years is 3l5,O0l,o 900 Com
pare This with oW own 90,0Ou,OOO and
YOU get some idea of what tho white
mans burden is our cousins across
the water are irving to deal with. II
is not surprising that British rule i'm
India has met many difficulties. tbat
the care Of the colony has been a tre-
mendous burden at times and that
economic disturbances there have
been most troublesome. England is
dealing with 70 people who number
considerably moro than three times
as many as are 20 be found I'm the en-
tire United States. with Alaska. Ja-
wall and Porto Rico thrown in. Prom
erly TO handle This population. i'm yicy
Of social and Industrial characteristics
Of life there. is responsibility 10
which Great Britain is welcome.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-29
COM MUNICATED.

Editor Calumet NeWs:-
Down through old historic Kewoo-
nav, one can't but look back 10 the
good old pioneer days without consid .
CRADLE pride and admiration for the
genius ana mechanical ability dis
played by the early mechanics and
craftsmen under conditions that would
now in these modern days, be dis
couraging.
At the cliff mine (he Calumet &
Hecla of the copper country i'm by
gone days. there was first J. w. v.
Rawlins whose drawings and ability
as mechanical engineer soon brought
him in the limelight. later securing for
him a position in Ripley, a suburb of
Hancock, with Sheldon Wanzer &
Cleaves foundry and machine shops.
His services went far i'm building up
a foundation for the present gigantic
works Then came Houghton Duncan
second only to Rawlins ina mechanics.
whose ability and ingenuity brought
him To be superintendent of the Hodge
Iron Works at Ripley, and Seymour
HaWley master mechanic who nut up
the Copper Falls stamp mill. later Sc
curing a fine position i'm South Am
erica. Returning he organized and
built up the business Of the Lake
shore Foundry & Iron Works. al
Marquette, Mich.
Albert Iawcll was prominent i'm the
building up at Delaware and Other
points, and Thomas Gilbert. now re-
tired and living in Hancock. was in
in the erection of Machin-
cry i'm Kewcenaw. And. many others
might be mentioned together with
stone masons, carpenters and machin.
lists whose work stands TO-DAY as
test of their superior Workmanship. a
half century ago.
With few exceptions all Of thel
above have gone to the great beyond.
J w. V. Rawlns, over eighty years
of age, hale and hearty is living with
his son, Samuel, at the .Tamarack
mine.
OBSERVER.