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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
NOW war BEGINS
Red and Blue Armies Move To-
day, Bringing Battle Close.
Million Rounds of Ammunition
Given to Soldiers.

Kansas City. Aug 2o.-"War'' exists
in Kansas To-Day. Two armies CT 5000
men each, the Blue" at Merriam and
the RED" at Lawrence, thirty miles
away, We're dealt one million rounds of
ammunition and two days rations yes
terday and at sundown last night every
approach to the camps was placed
under guard.
The Blue army broke camp early
Fcrt Leavenworth which is threat
ened" by an attack from the Red"
army now at Lawrence. The army now
in Fort Leavenworth which the blues"
are to re-enforce is erecting fortifica-
tions against the coming attacks of the
reds. 1t is near the fort that the main
battle of the war will take place.
Cash to pay farmers along the line of
march for damage done to their crops
was received by both armies today. All
fences torn down will be replaced.
Ready for the First ssBrush.''
The two armies are ready to pounce
uEon each other in the most extensive
mimic war maneuver which has oc-
Cured n recent years in the middle
west, The armies did not move toward
each other Monday as was expected. 1t
required a little time to organize and
work out a system of offense and de-
fense.
Three thousand regulars and $500
members of the National Guard from
Missouri. Kansas and Oklahoma will
DarticiDate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
GOOD FOR The TRUSTS
Roosevelt Says Wickersham's PrOsecu-
tions Are Benefit to Them.

oyster Bay. N. Y, Aug. 2o.-"The
more suits against the trusts that are
brought to a successful conclusion the
way Mr.. Wickersham brought the
Standard Oil and American Tobacco
cases to a conclusion, the better it will
be for the trusts said Colonel Roose
velt eff Mr.. Wickersham will conduct
to a similar conclusion a few more
suits of the same kind, he will confer
beenfits upon the trusts such as all of
them put together cannot confer upon
themselves"
Colonel Roosevelt made this state
nent when he was told that Attorney
General Wickersham had been quoted
as saying that the Taft administration
had done more to break up the trusts
and enforce the Sherman antitrust
law than had been done by the Roose-
welt administration.
The only method of dealing with the
trusts which was more absurd than the
present administrations he said, was
that recommended by the Stanley con-
gressional committee. The proper way
to meet the question, he continued, was
outlined, in the Progressive platform,
which advocates interstate indus
trial commission to regulate corpora
tiOnS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
One Road Cuts Fare From Chi
cago to Toledo.
Glover Leaf Makes 1t s6 for the
Round Trip.
THE WABASH FOLLOWS SUIT
Other Middle West Lines Ex-
pected to Join In.
General Reduction in Excur-
sion Rates Is Expected.

ST. Louis, Aug. 2O.-Because of the
abrogation of the Chicago agreement of
last Apri. by which all the trunk lines
in the United States voted against run
ming summer excursions for less than
cent a mile fare in 1912, a passenger
rate war is threatened on all the lines
involved.
This city became the stage of opera
tions when one of the roads made a
rate of Sc to Toledo for the round
trip with five day return limit. This
was almost Immediately followed by
a similar action by the Wabash on
the ground that the Clover Leaf hav-
ing set the example the Wabash was
placed in the attitude of self-protec-
ton within it's own territory.
In the meantime, it is declared, other
middle west lines are preparing to fol-
low the example of the Wabash and
Glover Leaf. This, it is said, probably
will result in all the roads reducing ex-
cursion rates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
IT'S SHELDON AGAIN.
He Has Been Made Treasurer of Ma
tional Republican Committee.

washington, Aug. 20.-George R.
Sheldon, treasurer of the Republican
national committee in 1908 has been
selected as treasurer of the commit
tee for the present campaign. Charles
D. Hilles, chairman of the Republican
national committee, today made the an
nouncement.
After short conference with Presi-
dent Taft early today Charles D. Hilles,
chairman of the Republican national
committee. went to the capitol to begin
an allday series of conferences with
Republican members of congress. There
was no set meeting but members came
and went, having short talks with the
national chairman. All Republicans in
congress were invited, though it was
said some of the progressive Republic
cans of the house had announced their
intention of not going. One of the first
called was Representative George Curry
of New Mexico. He came to hand his
resignation as a member of the Repuo-
Iican congressional committee to Rep
resentative Moore of Pennsylvania, who
was calling on Mr.. Hilles. Mr.. Curry
recently declared for Col. Roosevelt.
Representative Wood and Represen-
tative Haugen of Iowa, both classed as
Progressives, were early callers Rep
resentative Rees, of Kansas, a Pro-
gressive Republican, talked with Mr..
HiIles. The two men discussed the sit
ration in Kansas as it regards preSl-
Dental electors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
DIES ON her CRAVE.
soldier Commits Suicide for Love of a
Woman.

St Louis, Aug. 2O.-The body of
William Toenyes, drill master in the
United States arm yand stationed at
Jefferson barracks, was found today in
st. Peters cemetery lying on the grave
of Pearl Leroy, who killed herself July
, because of unrequited love for
Frank b. Kehoe, q chauffeur.
The body was discovered through a
letter written by Toenyes to ST. Louis
detective, in which he announced he
was to end his life and made arrange
ments for the disposition of the body.
Grief over the suicide of Miss Leroy,
whom he said he had loved, was given
as the reason for the determination to
end his life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
City Officials Would Buy Vot
ing Machines.
Will Wait for Result of NOvem-
ber Trial.
MEANS 10 PER CENT REVENUE
Could Save Thei1
Cost in Seven Years.
"A Hope That Legislature VIII
Be Favorable.

If the first trial of voting machines
in Topeka at the November election
proves successful, it is intimated at
the city hall today that every effort
will be made by the board of city COM
missioners to promote a bond issue to
purchase a machine for each of the q
precincts. The commissioners believe
that the voting machines will pay for
themselves in seven years and bring a
revenue of 10 per cent on former elec-
ton expenditures.
The machines to be used at the No
vember election have been offered for
trial free of charge by the National
Voting Machine company of this city.
A machine will be placed at each pre-
cinct in Topeka. If the claims of the
company to the effect that money is
Immediately after the booths close and
the machines are absolutely accurate.
the city will attempt to install the me-
chanical voters in Topeka.
The city commissioners have faith in
the Topeka machine. 1t is considered
States today. It is said to be fool
proof" and without complicated ma
chinery that might 'bull' an election
return.
Means Big Saving.
Nearly one thousand dollars an
election can be saved by the voting
machine, according to figures COM
piled by the city officials. The aver
age cost of printing the ballots is 1878.
1t costs $25 to distribute them. When
the legislature this year allows the
cities to cut the judges and clerks
from five to three members with the
machines, this will mean a saving of
$720. The meals furnished the boards
can be reduced too-making a saving
of $50. 1t costs $40 each election for
booth shelves. The expense of the
tally sheets makes up the remaining
expense.
In other words the machine to be
used in Topeka is the ballot, the bal
1ot-boX, the booth and the tally sheet
combined. The distribution of the
machines will cost little-they can be
packed in a small handled box
Three years ago the voting machine
firm with Charles w. Hull as mana
ger and head of the Kansas Voting
Machine company was given a city
contract. Developments in the per-
fection of the machine delayed the
time and Hull could not take up the
contract. Now the company has the
machine perfected and Manager Hull
is giving his machines trials at diff
ferent cities-and waits for a voting
machine bill in the next legislature
that will not be vetoed by the COVER
nor.
Meanwhile the city commissioners
of Topeka are anxious for a success
full trial of the machines-and a bond
election for their purchase. They be-
lieve the purchase will be economy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
HE SEES CRUELTY
DR.. LoveIand Says 90 Men Hung
by Wrists.
He Was Visitor in the Missouri
Pen-Warden Denies Charge.

Columbia. Mo-, Aug. 20.-Dr. Frank
H. Loveland of Topeka, Kan, a pris-
on expert, who arrived here today af-
ter an inspection of MisSouri's peniten-
tiary at Jefferson City, pronounced
that institution the most barbaric in
the country with the possible excep-
tion of those of Nebraska and Geor-
gia. DR.. Loveland has been a member
of the prison congress for several
years.
1.-THE Missouri penitentiary is a dis
grace to your state" he said. ''It is a
criminal breeder and relic of the
dark ages. Yesterday morning while
going through the prison I saw not
less than 20 men hung up by their
wrists the blood streaming down their
arms and their toes barely touching
the floor.
''I was shocked and amazed that you
Missourians look upon your penitenti-
ary with a sort of dismal pride. With
the exception of those in Georgia and
Nebraska, the Missouri institution is
the worst 1 have ever visited"
It's Not Severe, Says Warden.
Jefferson City. Mo-, Aug. 20.-Ward-
den Henry Andrae denied that prison
ers were harshly treated in the Mis-
souri, penitentiary, as indicated in an
interview by DR.. Frank H Loveland
of Topeka. He said the whipping
post and the water cure had long been
abolished in the prison here.
1.-The charges of DIR. Loveland that
he saw 20 men hung up by the wrists
are absolutely false" said Andrae. Il
do not believe that many men have
been punished in the last year. We
sometimes put handouts on prison
er's wrists and put his arms above his
head. but always his feet are flat on
the floor. The punishment is not at
oil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
WIND WAS WRONG.
Party of BaIIoonists Swept Out Over
the Ocean.

Venice, Cal. Aug 2O.-Five men
who ascended from an ocean pier late
Monday in the balloon California for
what was intended to be an eastward
flight. are believed to be travelling far
out over the Pacific ocean. The bal
loon is piloted by its owner, Edward
Unger, who is accompanied by four
friends.
When the ascent was made the
basket of the aircraft almost colIided
with bath house. Bags of sand were
thrown overheard and seemingly the
balloon shot into an unexpected air
current that carried it northward. AS
1t disappeared over the Mailbu noun
tains. closely skirting the ocean, its
flight veered to the west
No word has come from the balloon
and 1t is feared that it has been swept
far out to sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20

cies of this nature to manufacturers in
this country and figures from the other
side show that directors of large in
dustries in the mother country have
sought similar protection"
The national committee in its ma
tional campaign proposes to devote
special attention to the new voters, OF
those who will cast their ballot for
the first time this year for a president
of the United States
It is estimated that at the Novem-
Der election 100000 new voters will
cast their ballots for president for the
first time. OF this number there will
be S,650.O00 male voters enfranchised
by age alone and 1,350000 women and
newly naturalized citizens. 1t is ex-.
pected that women voters will be an
important factor in the election
There will be "a, 332, 200 male voters
this November, men eligible to vote.
The number of women voters is estima-
ted at 1861, 900, making a total of ap-
proximately of 26,000, 900 who may vote
for president. The vote cast usually
averages about 20 per cent of the poten-
tial vote
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
TO NOTIFY MARSHALL.
Parker VIII Make the Speech: Tag
gart Master of Ceremonies.

Thomas r. Marshall was to be ON
cially notified this afternoon that he IS
the running mate of Governor Wcoa-
row Wilson at the cad Of the Demo-
cratlc national tist-e- 70 the cornIoz
camFaign. Judge Alton B Parker If
New York, who was the d. esiden+ial
candidate of the party in 1904 and who
was to notify the Indiana executive Of
his nomination, arrived late yesterday.
Arrangements have been made to hove
the speeches in the open If the wealth
er permits. but Tomlinson hall has
been engaged for use in case of rain.
Thomas Taggart, national commits
teeman from Indiana. has invited -he
visiting committeeman and other lead
ing Democrats to his hotel for lunch
con at noon An automobile parade
through the downtown streets was to
follow the luncheon Another aCto-
mobile ride for the visitors was on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
KANSAS GIRLS RICH.
UncIc's Estate of $150,OOO Brings
Wealth to Them.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. 20.-By the
death of their uncle, Roger Thorton, a
wealthy ranchman of the vicinity of
Labarge, Wyo., Misses Sarah and Mary
Thornton of Wichita will inherit a
considerable portion of an estate valued
at $3.50 900. When he died last May, it
was thought that there were no heirs,
but it has just been discovered that
there are six. three of whom reside In
Illinois. Each will receive $25, 900 at
conservative estimate and the sum may
be increased. There are seventeen
hundred cattle awaiting shipment. The
realty will be sold and divided as soon
as possible. Thornton was a native of
Kentucky
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
LAST Wild PIGEONS Die
They Had Been Kept in Captivity
Since 1888.

Montville, N. J.. Aug. 2O.-The last
survivors of the immense 1ocks of
passenger pigeons-called by scientists
the common wild pigeon" of North
the wooded sections of New Jersey,
died this week on the farm of John
Norwood here. The birds had been
kept in captivity since March. 1888
That the birds in a wild state have
disappeared is shown by the fact that
ten years ago the Audubon society of
Illinois offered 500 for definite proof
of the finding of a nesting pair of pas
senger pigeons. No claimant has ever
appear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
JUDGE HAMILTON dies
Norton Jurist and Legislator Settled
There in 1874.

Norton, Kan, Aug. 2O.-Judge John
R. Hamilton, one of the Oldest ana
most respected citizens of Norton, is
dead at his home here. He home
steaded land here in 1874, which is now
a part of the city. He also opened a
law office at that time and practiced
law here until about year ago when
his health began to fail. He served
one term as judge of the district court.
Judge Hamilton was II years old at
tho time of his death and leaves wife,
four sons and two daughters.
He represented Norton county in the
legislature during the sessions of 1878
and 1879. Until the last few years he
was prominent in politics, being in
great demand as a public speaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
GEN. BOOTH DYING.
Head of the salvation Army Is Sinking
Rapidly.

London, Aug. 20.-General William
Booth, commander in chief of the Sal
vation Army whose health has been
failing ever since he was operated on
in May last for the removal of cata-
ract in his left eye, IS rapidly becom-
ing weaker.
According to the bulletin issued this
morning by the physicians in attend
ance General Booths condition gives
rise to increased anxiety"
Many of the generals relatives and
high officials of the Salvation Army are
in attendance or in close touch with
the sick chamber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
RAIN NOT GENERAL.
Topeka Got Drenching But Only
Showers Fell in West.

Rain began falling early this morn
ing and up to 10 o'clock the water in
the government gauge measured "a
of an inch This was another in
stance of the government forecaster
missing his guess. Fair weather was
predicted for last night and today.
The rain started in the vicinity of
Dodge City. according to the local
observer. Then it came through Ed
wards, Stafford, Rice, Mcpherson and
Marion counties. When the Kaw river
was reached the stream was followed
by the storm and the valley along the
river has consequently received a good
drenching.
The forecast calls for generally
fair weather tonight and Wednesday.
The -ainfall up to z O'Clock this
morning at several government sta
fiOnS follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
WILSON IS A RISK.
LIoyds Are Issuing Policies Against
His Election.

New York. Aug. 2O.-The Republican
national committee has issued this
statement:
Manufacturers of Great Britain and
of the United States. as a safeguard
of the inevitable hard times coincf-
dent with a Democratic administration
at washington, have turned to Lloyds
of London for insurance against loss in
the event of woodrow Wilson's cleo
ton.
ALREADY the London concern, through
it's New York agent, has issued poll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
1T IS UP To TAFT.
Conference Report on the Naval Bill Is
Adopted.

Washington, Aug. 20.-By a vote of
Isl to so the house today adopted the
conference report on the naval appro
priation bill. The measure which will
now go to the president provides for
one battleship and a number of sub
marines, colliers and auxiliary ves-
sells. Thirteen members opposed to
the battleship program voted pres
ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
PROFIT IN DANCING.
Cleveland's Municipal Dance Hal
Clears 500 Per Day.

Cleveland, Aug. 2O.-One hundred
dollars a day cleaned from the pock-
cts of young men who like to spin
their girls over a waxed floor in
Waltzes and two-steps, has shown the
Cleveland city authorities a way to in
crease municipal receipts and the pres
ent one dance hall conducted by the
city is soon to be one among many.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20
NEARLY HALF AN inch
Rain This Morning Followed by Sum
shine and More Rain.

The rain of the forepart of the day
subsidized at 10:3O o'clock this morning,
and later the clouds cleared away.
However, the sultry condition of the
atmosphere was the cause of another
downpour that started at 2 o'clock.
The precipitation up to that hour was
&c of an inch. The maximum temper
ature for the day was recorded at mid
night-S5 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-20

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day. Cooler tonight
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-10-01
FOCEL OISCREC|TED
EVEN IN HIS OWN CITY
Move on Foot to Have Phila-
delphia Capitalists Buy Ma
tional Club From Him.
Especial to The T.,rn.ag wo-,d.I


PHILADELPHIA. Oct i.-Philadel-
rhia IL talking more about the charges
made by President Fogcl o. the Phllles
than they are about the games between
tho Athletics and Highlanders. This IL
only natural. as this is the last week OF
the race and both of these clubs are out
~ the running.
over N New York, possibly. the fauy
might believe that all Philadelphia en-
thuslasts are supporting r'ogel In his
wild assertions. or at least declaring
that his charges should receive respect-
full attention. Nothing could be further
from tho truth. FoEel's crazy talk IN
denounced as much at Eleventh ana
Chestnut streets az It Is on Forty
second and Broadway.
II was the one subject OF conversation
here to-day and II was the consensus
OF opinion that Foge was In mighty
bad. Everybody Is giau that President
Lynch Is gong to make the National
League directors probr mis- silly charges
out Of town fans nav. no idea how iocM
fans have become nauseated with
Fogels policies IN the last two Year,.
The insults he has heaped on President
Lynch. the umpl"es AMI every magnato
In the league excepting his boss. Charles
Murphy, has soursd the city on the
Thllles.
There Is only one thing 10 Il. whsa
| the National League directors clear
Bynch's umpires OF Fogel's charges OF
| dishonesty and call Fogel . common
slanderer. Philadc.pha fans are going
to demand tina, the poisonous Fogel-
Murphy influence be removed from tbs
club. They wan, local capitalists Y
acquire II and run The club on dignihed
lines. Under the present regime the
team will never prosper. All the fan
are Hooking to the Athletics park and
cu;tIns out the Ph!llies. Already Z
coterlo OF wealthy baseball men have
| opened negotiate, ns ,.r the purchase o.
the club. but Charles +. Taft names q
| stlff price
| The Highianders showed their III,
yesterday by scoring five runs In the
! eighth and tieing tn. score. They los1
the game. anyway. FOR in the eleventh
! Eddie Collins. who used TO 30 to schoo
at Columbia. doubled and scored ~
! McInnis's single.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-10-01
Swat Milligan Arrives
To Write Worlds Series
And Confer With McGralU
Giants Manager Explains Why
Peerless Hitter Never
: Became a Giant.
BY BOHEMIAN BULGER.

A T an early hour to. day Swat
"a Milligan. the Peerless Hitter OF
the Poison Oaks. arrived In New
York and went into immediate con.
ference with John J. McGrsw. manager
Of the Giants.
Mr.. MilliEsn left his home In Bobble-
town very quietly and his absence was
not noted until he arrived In New
York. His object In coming East
ahead Of time Is TO look over tho
ground before beginning his work Of
reporting the srsst games Of the
worlds series for The Evening World.
He also wanted to give McGraw some
advice on handling his pinch hitters.
There was a great crowd ut the sta
tion 20 greet the noted hitter. whose
soualied. but Mr., Milliyan denied him
self to reporters. In carrying out his
contract he will make no public state
ments until! his Views and observations
appear in The Evening World over his
own signature. lie was accompanied
by several members OF his secret service
squad. and In q huge packing case he
caHisd several delicate Instruments Of
a secret nature which viii be used In
his great literary task OF next week.
Tho secret service men guarded him
carefully Two OF the most reliable of
these sleuths were detailed to carry his
famous home run bat. which r. set with
diamond. His rubber pinch stick is
also closely guarded, as well as his
compressed cloth bat for bunting. As
a special favor It is likely that one or
two OF these famous Implements Will be
loaned to the Giants II the games got
close.
Mr.. Milligan was hurried into a closed
cab and driven hurriedly TO a place
where he met John MoGraw. After they
had deliberated for some time McGraw
came out beaming with satisfaction
Upon being urged for an interview from
! Swat Milllgan Mr., McGraw smiled mys
| terlousiy.
"Aii can say" said the Giants man