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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
America Celebrated Its Sanest
Fourth of July.
Last Year So Deaths Resulted
From Celebrations.
MOSTLY IN THE COUNTRY
Nearly All Cities Forbid Sale of
Fireworks.
Fire Loss This Year More Than
S5OO,O0O.

Dead, 2O-By fireworks. 5; by cannon.
1; by firearms. 6; by gunpowder, s;
by toy pistols. l; by runaway, 1.
Injured 64s-By fireworks. 31e; by
cannon. Al; by firearms, "a; by gunpow-
derry, SO; by torpedoes. 80; by toy pis-
tolls, As; by bomb canes. Z; by run
aways, 20.
Fire loss. $576, 525.
In Chicag ago-Dead. o: injured, 3.
Previous RecoTds-Dead in country.
1911, 81; dead in country, 1910, 131; dead
in country, 1909, 125.
Chicago, July 5.-America has cele-
brated its sanest Fourth. The adop-
tion since last year by many addition
al cities, villages and hamlets of reg
ulations forbidding the sale or use of
fireworks resulted in a further saving
of life and a lessening of the number
of MANNED.
In cities and villages in which the
sale of fireworks was forbidden. the
number of casualties was greatly re-
duced.
In places where the use of fireworks
was forbidden and the regulations en-
forced by the police there were no
casualties.
The success of the sane Fourth idea
as life saver in cities which adopted
IL last year and the year before re-
suited in the spread of the idea to
scores of smaller towns this year. The
reports of satisfaction found in the
sane method indicate there will be Il
still wider extension before the next
Fourth of regulations forbidding the
use of fireworks.
The realization by municipal author
tiles that absolute prohibition of the
use of fireworks is the only way to
assure a Fourth without casualties. is
apparent in the nature of the ordi-
nances now being adopted as compared
with those of previous years. which
forbade only the use of certain of the
more dangerous kinds of fireworks.
With few exceptions, the large cities
were free from accidents. The casual
ties that occurred were mostly in the
country districts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
WILSON SUITS HIM.
Roosevelt Leader in Pennsylvania De-
clareS for Democrat.

Pittsburg, July 5-The progressive
party of Pennsylvania will endorse
woodrow Wilson and Governor Mar
shall. This announcement was made
by Clarence V. Tiers, state chairman
OF the new party. He left for Phila-
delphia where he will confer with
state leaders of the Keystone party
and will urge them to give the Demo-
cratic candidates their support
In declaring for Wilson, Tiers serves
notice on Roosevelt that now is the
time for the colonel to eliminate him
self as a candidate and show his un-
selfish devotion to the principles of
progressivism by helping to put
Woodrow Wilson in the White House.
Tiers says he will personally appeal
to Roosevelt to help give the country
a progressive president. During the
Chicago convention Tiers urged
Roosevelt to head a new party. The
need for this is gone now SAYS Tiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
The Backbone of the Mexican
Revolution Is Broken.
Gen. OrOzco Retires With HIS
Army to Juarez.
He WILL MOVE INTO SONORA
For the Purpose of Carrying on
Guerilla Warfare.
Hopes to Do No More Than
Harass the Government.

Ell Paso, July 5.-OrganiZed revoIu-
ton in Mexico insofar as it simulated
a military campaign of concentrated
forces, was by today's movement of
the rebel army shown to have ended,
and in its place there was substituted
a guerilla warfare threatening wide
spread devastation in northwestern
Mexico. Five troop trains bore the re-
treating insurrectos from the vicinity
of chihuahua City to Juarez, opposite
mere and before the day was over it
was expected most of the rebels would
be sent southwest from Juarez, a dis
tance of IS miles to .Casas Grandes,
from which point it was intended to
effect an entrance to the rich mining
state of Sonora.
Having abandoned Chihuahua to
the federals, the rebels destroyed all
bridges between Bachimba, where the
last battle occurred and Sauez 80 miles
north of Chihuahua, the small station
at which the rebel outposts now are
gathered. The evacuation of Chihua-
hua means that the zone of rebel con-
troll will be greatly diminished, Juarez
being the only important point that
remains. General Orozco, the rebel
chief spent the night at SaueZ, but
was expected in Juarez today to di-
rect the movement of various bands
into which the rebel army is now dis
integrating. Juarez at present is the
rebel capital trainloads of archIVes
three days.
Though the invasion of Sonora means
a ram bling campaign in the mountains,
the rebels most of them mountaineers,
believe themselves equal to it. The
revolution in that form, they say, will |
prove more veXatious to the govern
ment than an ordinary campaign. To
check the rebel invasion of Sonora, |
the Mexican government is moving |
forces from Aqua Prieta and western
Sonora Fully four thousand men are |
believed to be under way to intercept |
the rebels.
General San Jines left Aqua Prieta |
to day for Frontera, Sonora, TO take
command of the main column ana /
while the forces of General san Jines
are engaged the rebels on the state
line between Sonora and Chihuahua,
the army of General Huerta is to move
nm from the city of Chihuahua along
the Mexican northwestern railway to-
ward Casas Grandes and attack the
re bells from the rear
The next battle if any occurs shouId
be at Casas Grandes. At Juarez there
is little likelihood of a fight as the re-
bells plan to withdraw most of their
forces toward Sonora
ReDorts e. rly were to the effect that
NO federals had as yet entered the city
of chihuahua, although detachment
of cavelry under General Rabaga was
said to be nearing the town.
Little Loss of Life.
Al General Huerta's Headquarters.
July 5.-A brief resistance
If the rebels which preceded their re-
treat caused comparatively little loss
If life but the destruction of the rail-
road for 40 miles in Chihuahua is so
extensive as to prevent the arrival of
he main federal columns at the for
,oer rebel capital for at least three
lays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
SULLIVAN'S FLOP.
1t Was Due to Influence of His Wife
and Son.

Seagirt, July 5.-Joseph P Tumulty,
Governor Wilson'S private secretary,
told his chief today the inside
story of Illinois's change at Balti-
more from Clark to Wilson. 1t came
about he said he had been informed
yesterday, through unrelenting coax
ing of the wife and son Of Roger Sui
Iivan the former committeeman
when young Sullivan was at Law
rencevilIc going to preparatory
school, the secretary says. "he was
very fond of Professor Wilson. He
asked his father to support the gov
ernor but the elder Sullivan did not
think as his son did, and after the
primaries told the boy that he would
have to support Clark. the primary
choice.
''yrhe boy won Mrs. Sullivan's sym
pathy and together they began a Will
SON campaign upon the leader The
upshot of it was that Mr.. Sullivan
Dromised that he would use his in
f4uence for Governor Wilson in case
of a break from Clark. When the
break came the Clark leaders tried to
hold him firm but he told them ne
had promise to fulfill and kept his
word. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
STILL AN OPEN BOOK.
Gov. Wilson Has Not Decided on a
Campaign Manager.

Seagirt July 6.-Governor Will
sons mind is still like an open book"
to ouote him exactly on his choice for
chairman of the Democratic national
.orornfttee. He said today he would
not decide until the last minute.
with regard to things of that
sort . he said, 81 never make up my
mind until 1 announce my decision
wien there is a question like this to
decide. / listen to all arguments and
anon argue it in my own mind. AT
,1resent nv mind is in the midst of thu
argument"
-, has been mentioned as a possible
eboice of Governor Wilson for treasur-
..r Of the committee had a long CON
ference with the governor during the
LD,rI- said that Mr.. McAdoo's name
5ad not been suggested to him in
that connection and that he had no
choice at present for the place Later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
READY FOR BIG RACE.
Showing of 'Baby Reliance Boats
Makes Them Favorites.

Davenport. July 5.-The showing OF
the two Baby Reliance" yesterday
when they won the 20 and 80 foot
championship made them favorites in
the 40 foot championship race, the big
event of the Mississippi Valley Power
Boat association regatta this afternoon.
The weather continues ideal for the
racing. Though extremely hot there
was scarcely a breath of wind stirring
on the river and the surface of the
water was unruffled.
1t was expected the damage to the
Chicago" (. ]. Richards 30 footer. will
be repaired before the 4O-foot cham
pionship race starts this afternoon. The
''Chicago' is the old "Disturber IL re-
built and entered by Commodore PuKh
at Dubuque last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
BACK ON The LINKS.
President Taft. Resumes His Inter-
rupted Golf Playing.

Beverly. July 5.-President Taft ad-
hered today to his determination to at
tend strictly to the business of vaca-
ton. Though a scorching hot day was
promised the president was out early
on the links at Myopia with John Hays
Hammond He planned to take an au-
tomobile ride before dinner. President
Taft said he had called to see Secre-
tary of the Navy Meyer at his home
at Hamilton, Mass, and was glad to
find him improved
Miss Helen Taft and Robert Taft
have joined the president and Mrs. Taft
at Parramatta and expect to remain
most OF the summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
CLOSED DOORS
Leopold Eilers Is Being Tried ON
Charge of Espionage.

Leipsic, July 5.-The trial of Leo
pold Eilers, a native of the Island of
Helgoland, began today before the i'm
perial supreme court here. The
president of the court decided, behind
closed doors, the charges against
Eilers, which is one of espionage in
the Rhine district.
Only the reading of the verdict will
take place in public session. Eilers is
AZ and a farm hand. He resided in
America from 1902 to 1909, the latter
mart of the time in New Orleans,
where he married an American wcm-
an. Mathilda Dittman, who has since
died.
He is accused of attempting to OBJ
tain secret documents and also the
plans of the defenses of Helgoland for
delivery to the British government. A
waitress named Olga King also is
charged as an accessory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
WANTS NO PROXIES.
Wilson Desires National Committee
men to Come in Person.

Seagirt, July 5.-Further details
came out today of how Chicago in
stead of New York was selected as the
meeting place of the Democratic ma
tional committee July 1 5 at the sug-
gestion cf Governor Wilson. Although
several eastern committeeman had
agreed upon New York, the governor
asked that Chicago be selected after
he had been advised by south
ern and western committeeman that
many members would be represented
by proxy at New York. These men he
was told could and would be present at
Chicago. When Norman Mack in his
capacity as chairman first announced
New York had been selected, Josephus
Daniels of North Carolina and two
western committeeman went to Mr..
Mack. Its a poor choice they told
him. 1.-THE western members won't
have time to get home and come back
to New York"
"Of course" Mr. Mack replied, 'I
have no choice but to announce the
decision as chairman. Most of the
men tell me they prefer New York
So Mr.. Daniels laid the case before
Governor Wilson.
"One-third of the committee will be
represented by proxy if we meet in
New York. he told the nominee.
That would not be right com
mented the governor. I'VE want them
proxies
I'VE don't know" said Mr.. Daniels.
"Then it won't do said the COVER
nor. Presently the governor sent for
Mr.. Mack and suggested the change.
The committee was canvassed again
and Chicago chosen.
Wilson Replies.
Washington, July democratic
Leader Oscar w. Underwood of the
house has received the following teIe-
gram from Governor Wilson:
Your message of congratulation
has given me deep pleasure. 1t cheers
me as much as it strengthens me to
have the support of a man whose |
character and leadership in congress
all the country admire. Please accept |
my assurances of warm personal re- |
Wilson"
Speaker Clark has received this mes |
sage from Governor Wilson:
your message of congratulation has |
given me deep pleasure and your gen. |
srous offer to do all you can to aid in |
ny election is characteristic of your
-eadiness to undertake every task the |
party imposes upon you. Pray accept
NY warmest assurances of personal
egard; and of pleasure in anticipation
# working with yeu.--Woodrow Will
on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
BUILD BARRICADES.
Strikers Retreat Slowly Breaking Win
dOws as they Go.

Havre. July 5.-Many soldiers and
police were injured by missiles hurI-
ed from windows during serious riots
begun by striking seamen and dock
laborers last night.
Strikers took possession of steam
er and when expelled ard driven off
by the police, gathered again at the
docks and met the police and a de-
tachment of infantry which had been
called to support the police, with
showers of stones and bricks
Among the ringleaders of the strik-
ers were several excited women wear
ing flaming red sashes
The strikers were forced finally to
retire but retreated slowly, erecting
barricades in many of the streets. They
broke all the windows in the two prin-
cipal police stations.
Military reinforcements have ar
rived here from ROuen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
CLASH In PANAMA.
U. S. Marines and Police in Fourth of
July BrawI.

Panama, July 5.-The report of a
serious brawl between the Panama po-
lice and a number of United States
marines while the Americans were
celebrating the Fourth of July last
night is confirmed. A fight occurred
late in the evening with the result that
one American, R. w. Davis. was killed.
two American marines and six soldiers
belonging to the Tenth infantry regi-
ment as well as two American civilians
wounded The wounded men are now
in Ancon hospital. Two Panama DO
licemen also were wounded The Uni
ted States legation is investigating the
matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
JOHNSON ON THE WAY
Black Speeding Towards Chicago With
Fight Money.

Las Vegas, July 5.-Unscathed by his
battle with Jim Flynn yesterday and
with a check from Jack Curley for $31,-
900 in his pocket, Jack Johnson is on
his way back to Chicago. Flynn is at
his Montezuma camp nursing a nose
smashed fat johnson, accompanied by
his wife and his camp retinue left here
late last night. The champion did not
assert what his future plans would be-
but gave the impression he likely would
accept the offer he has had to go to
Australia to fight Sam Langford
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
SEEK BURIED JEWELS.
Police Will PIow Ten Acre Lot to
Find Neero's PIunder.

Hartford, Conn, July 5.-In quest
of $4,000 worth of stolen treasure.
supposed to have been buried by VIII
liam Castlehaven. a negro thief, the
police will plow up the whole surface
of a ten acre lot here to a depth Of
three feet. The jewelry was stolen
from the home of DIR. E. T. Smith
wealthy physician.
The negro is now serving ten year
sentence in the penitentiary. He con-
fessed he robbed the Smith home and
buried the gems in the lot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05

in the day Governor Wilson had talk
with Josephus Daniels and Robert S.
Hudspeth, national committeeman
from North Carolina and New Jersey
respectively. Governor Wilson said
he had asked Judge Groscup, chair
man of the Democrat state committee
of New Jersey to invite former U. S.
Senator James Smith, jr., and Jas.
X. Nugent to visit him here next Mon
day with the other members of the
New Jersey delegation to Baltimore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
DRUNK OR TIRED?
That Appears to Be the Question i'm
Judge Hanford's Case.

Seattle. July with all the pri-
vate detectives and bartender witnesses
disposed Of the house judiciary sub
committee when it met today was still
far from the end of its effOrt to learn
whether United States District Judge
from intoxication or physical weari-
ness and infirmities when, according
to testimony, he dozed on street cars,
nodded in court and wavered in his
walk. The committeeman at a con-
ference with Hanford's attorney de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
MARQUARD'S FEAT OLD
Radbourne Won 1s Games in 1s Days,
Old Fans Say.

Providence. R. L. July 5.-While
Pitcher Marquard of the New York
National League team is entitled to
great credit for his remarkable record
of g victories and no defeats this sea
son, there are Il number of fans here
who have not forgotten that Charley
Radbourne. the famous Providence
pitcher of 1884, pitched 8 consecutive
winning games in as many days. Rad
bourne also pitched under the rule
calling for six balls and three strikes
and was several feet nearer the home
plate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
END OF LORIMER CASE
Senate Will Vote on Legislative Day of
July 6.

Washington, July 5.-With Senator
Myers of Montana ready to speak on
the L-orimer election case today the
contest over the Junior Illinois sena-
tors right to his seat entered its last
stages.
The senate has agreed to vote fin
ally on the Legislative day of July 6, .
but as many speeches are to be made,
including one by Senator Lorimer, the
vote will probably not be reached be-
fore the middle Of next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
BASEBALL TODAY.

National.
Brooklyn at New York.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Chicago at st. Louis.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
American.
Boston at Philadelphia. two games.
New York at Washington.
Detroit at Chicago.
american Association.
Toledo at Indianapolis.
Columbus at Louisville.
Kansas City at Milwaukee.
Minneapolis at st. Paul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05
Nearly BIeeds to death.

Wamego, Kan, July 5.-Freeb
Murray, a farmer living east of town,
accidentally shot himself in the leg
with a 3S caliber revolver. The ball
entered just below the knee and sew
cred an artery. The man nearly bled
to death before aid came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05

Weather predictions as put out to-
dav by Sunny Flora, continued warm
and fair Today's temperature is slight
lv below normal. July s. 1911, the ther-
mometer rose to 107 degrees. which was
a record breaker for this locality The
wind is blowing L miles an hour from
+ba south The temperatures:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-05

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair and continued warm
tonight and Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-22

With both teams playing consider
able below standard set by them in
previous county league matches, the
P%uritans, of this city, again jumped
into the lead In the league race by
taking an exciting and interesting
game from the Sterling A. A., of
South River, last night on the
court at Goodwill hall, this city.
The final tally was % to 16, which
does not, however, indicate the
closeness of the game. At the end
of the first half the score stood 8
to 7 In favor of the home team. BY
their victory the Puritans break their
tie for first place with the Riversides,
also of this city, and now enjoy a
safe and comfortable lead of one
game at the top of the column.
Jimmie Canton, the pride OF
the Puritans, was back in the game
again after a short absence caused by
sickness and livened up matters a
whole lot and don't you think he
didn't. 'fNen" Miller made his local
debut in the Puritan uniform and
made a good impression. Time was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-22

The Riversides and Tottenville A.
c.. will battle tonight before a ban
ner crowd at the Auditorium. 1t
will surely be some game, and 1t will
surely be some crowd. Every sport
follower In this city and in the burg
across the sound has planned to at
tend the session tonight and thus be
in a position to witness a first-class
basketball game. 1t will be the first
appearance of the T. A. G. on the
Auditorium court this season, there
fore there is much speculation as to
whether or not they can stop the
"Rivies'' on such a big playing space.
Belts, the Tottenville's center, and
"Bobbie" Macan, guard on the same
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-22
IROQUOIS DOWN
HEBREWS FIT

floor. The crowd was interested
throughout, owing to the Importance
of the match, the roughness and the
liveliness of play, generally speaking.
G. Mullen played like a demon 70.
the winners, while the hard and con-
sistent playing of M. Sarokin, for
the Hebrews, was also commendable.
The score:
Iroquois (27) Y. Nj. I'll. A. tJrs. (tS)
e. Mullin s. Sarokin
right forward
Thomas ......L Goldberger, Doris
left forward
G.. Mullin $500. IN. Goldberger
centre
Holzheimer ...........M. Sarokin
left guard
right guard
Field goals-Thomas (2), c.. Null
lin (3), Price (61s S. Sarokin ~, l..
Goldberger (2). N. Goldberger (3),
Kaplowitz ca. Foul goa1s-Thomas
az, G. Mullin az, s. Sarokin (1),
L. Goldberger (1). Referee, j.
Deegan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-22
MOTORING BOWLING
FISHING BOATING
CAPTAIN FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
Jake Levy Elected Yesterday
played Left Field.

Jake" Levy was elected captain
of the high school baseball team for
the coming season. Levy played left
field for the varsity last year and
put UP a fine exhibition in the outer
garden. Jake" also came across
with some timely hits last year
which helped along in the teams
record greatly.
Levy Is very popular in athletics
In the school, being a factor In near
ly every branch taken up. "Jake's"
great speed and accuracy at shooting
field goals brought many victories to
the crimson and white Basketball
team. 1t Is believed that Levy will
make a very good captain. Those
who voted were the men of last sea-
sons varsity, namely: Barney
Browning, Nathan Goldberger, John
Clear. Benjamin Goldman and Will
liam Therkelson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-22

In a game featured by extreme
roughness and lively and interesting
play, the Y. M. H. A. Juniors lost
their all last night to the Iroquois
on the court at Goodwill hall by a 81
to II score. 1t gives the victors an
added hold on the junior champion
ship title, which, according to Man
ager Dagger, of the Monitors, they
must defend against his team. AL
though a, large number of fouls were
called last night in the junior game,
there Is every reason to believe that
the number called was about me-
tenth of the number committed. In
one instance a lively fistic encounter
occurred, during which several hard
blows were landed, but no fouls
were called.
The Iroquois played a faster and
more heady game. Both teams miss
ed many easy shots for field goals,
Thomas being one of the chief Of
tenders along this line, and then
turned around to make almost I'M
possible shots from every inch of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-22
FOR BLOOD is
BOOKED HERE TONIGHT
Biz Crowd Will See Riversides and
7. A. C. Clash in Auditorium
Much Rivalry Between Teams.

quintet, have played in the Audito-
rum this winter. In fact, Macan Is
a member of the Riversides in the
county league and has played In sew
eral important games. Pagnod,
Bede1l and Paugh, other members of
the five from across the waters, have
not played in some time at the Audi
forum. This will be a handicap, of
course, but 1t must be remembered
that the Riversides dropped a game
to the T~ottenville bunch in X. of P.
hall, Tottenville, and naturally ex-
pect to even scores. at this evenings
fracas. If such occurs, 1t is cry
probable that the deciding game
would be staged on a neutral court.