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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
KEEP PENSION OFFICE.
Commercial Club Wants to Know
About Consolidation.

The Commercial club fears that the
United States pension agency in Topeka
is endangered by the proposed consolida-
ton of agencies at Washington, D. c.
This afternoon telegram was sent by
the club inquiring of Senator Charles
Curtis if there is likelihood of losing the
local office. In case the reply states that
there is danger in this direction the plan
is for so or rs business men to send tele-
grams to the Kansas representatives in
congress, asking them to exert all pos
sibe influence towards the retention of
the agency in this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
WHAT IS WRONG?
Manager Crawford Disappointed in
sale for Round Up.

Manager Roy Crawford of the Grand
is puzzled The sale of seats for the
hound Up opened this morning and
there was no scramble for tickets He
expected that the house would sell out
for the first performance in short order.
Tie production is one of the largest ever
taken on tour. Mr.. Crawford said today:
Next to Ben Hur this attraction viii
be the biggest offering that has ever been
presented at the Grand opera house All
of the Grand opera house scenery is now
being moved away from the Grand to
make room for the forty loads of scenery
carried by this company. This attraction
cannot play less than three days any
where on account of its massiveness- The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

Chicago Federation of Labor, who oc-
cupied an Office in the building, denied
today that valuable papers of that or
ganization or the twenty others in the
offices which were near his were de-
stroyed. The fire was reported as sus-
picious to Chief Seyferlich Fire Attor-
ney Sullivan and they made the first
investigation. None of the five men
who were in the building when the fire
started could explain the cause of the
blaze or its origin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
Masonic Funeral Notice.

A special communication of Topeka
lodge No. II, A. F. and A NJ. will be
held Sunday. February 4. 1912, at 2
D. m. to attend the funeral of W.
Thomas Jefferson Anderson, master of
this lodge in 1873, past grand COM
mander and grand recorder of the
grand commandery, Knights Templar
of Kansas
Cars will be furnished and all Master
Masons ara invited to meet with us.
ERNEST r. SIMON, Master
CARL W NEKLIS, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
UNDER A WOMAN'S EYE
Purchases by New York City to Be
Watched by Mrs. HOhoff.

New York, Feb. 2-Henceforth the city
marketing is to be done under the eye of
a woman Mrs Anna w Won Hohoff has
been made examining inspector of the In
spectiOn bureau of the finance depart
ment of New York and that means that
it becomes largely her duty to watch all
purchases of the city and to certify
whether they are according to specifica-
tons Whenever James ]. Monroe, chief
inspector, is away, Mrs. Won Hohoff will
be acting chief inspector in command of
the bureau
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
HE'S WITH THE "VETS"
Mayor Billiard Praises Sherwood Pen
sion Bill NOW Up.

Mayor Billiard stated this afternoon that
he endorsed heartily the resolutions
passed by the old soldiers of Oakland
favoring the Sherwood service pension
bill passed by the house in congress re-
Gently. He said:
Il want to say that favor this meas
ure-and 1 have favored it for a long
time. I favored 1t long before 1t was
passed. congratulate the old soldiers Of
Oakland for their timely resolutions"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
kansas city Live STOCK Market.

Kansas City. Feb. 2.--CATrTLE-Receip
1000. including 800 southernc. Market
strong Native steers, $5.50QS.25; southern
steers, $5.O0Q6-50; southern cows and haif-
ers, $3.O045.00; native COWS and heifera
3z,yVao:Soi stockers ana feeders tAooqs- 90
steers, 50. O0Q7.25; western cows, &30o16.0o
HOGS-Receipts 1000. Market steady 20
&C higher. Bulk of sales, $5.90D6.3o; heavy,
Sc. 2506. 325z; packers and butchers te.O5D
ESQ; lights, $5.7066.15; pigs. $a-5066H.
SHEEP-Reecipts 1900. Market strong.
Muttons. S325d4.60: lambs, 5.25d6.85; fed
weters and yhearlings, $s.5066.bo; Ped ewes.
$2.75a400.
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KNIGHTS Tennlar.

Topeka Commandery No will as
sembIe at the Asylum Sunday, Febru-
airy 4, at 1870 p. m. sharp in full tenn
plar uniform for the purpose Of attend
ing the funeral of r E. Sir Thomas ].
Anderson, Grand Recorder of the Grand
Commandery and the first Eminent
Commander OF this Commandery. So
journing fraters are cordially invited
to attend.
WILLIAM J. V DEACON, Commander.
HARRY f. WHITE, Recorder
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COTCH Will WRESTLE
Champion Declares He Will Not Give
Away Title.

Chicago, Feb. Frank Gotch, the
worlds champion wrestler arrived in
Chicago last night for his match with
Plestina. The champion will try to dis
pose of his opponent twice in thirty min
utes before the Illinois Athletic club to-
morrow night.
This viii be the first appearance of
Gotch here since his tussle with Hacken-
schmidt on Labor Day. He said last
night that he had no intention of giving
his title away and that when he did lose
it he wanted to lose to an American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

New York. Feb. 2.-BUTTER-Market
firm. Creamery specials, 351zc; extras
341zq35c; firsts, 33q34c.
CHEESE-M firm. Skins. 71sQ
141kc.
FGGS-Markt firm but quiet. Fresh
gathered extras, 43G44c; extra firsts, 4llzU
42c; firsts, 4OQ41c; western gathered white,
40G44c.
POULTRY-Iive, unsettled; western
chickens, 129121zc; fowls, 12d13c; turkeys,
15G1Sc. Dressed, dull; western chickens,
121k@ll5c; fowls. 121kq161ac: turkeys. l2Qzlc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
SHE SEEKS HUSBAND.
Wife Finds He Had Lied About Place
Of Employment

Chicago, Feb. "A mystery within a
mystery developed wehn detectives were
asked to search for John G. Mullen. who
disappeared from his home on Tuesday.
He had been married two years and
his wife thought he had been employed
a part of the time at the stock yards as
q broker and the rest of the time in the
government secret service
Investigation brought out that he had
never been employed In either capacity
and now Mrs Mullen Is as much rnystif1ed
over what he has been doing for the last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
TO SOBER THEM Up.
New York VIII spend Nearly Million
for DRINKS.

New York Feb. "A remote section on
northern Long Island is to be the sober
of inebriety to the city board of esti-
mates, is adopted For the proposed farm
to which the too free users of alcoholic
stimulants may be committed under a re-
cent enactment. the city is requested to
buy $40 acres of land at Smithtown. L. L.
near Mayor Gaynor's country place. The
project.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

Chicago, Feb. 2.-BUTTER-Market
steady. Crearneries, 29Q34c; dairies, ESQ
EGGS-Market firm. Receipts, LIB
cases; at mark. cases included. 28Q33c;
ordinary firsts, 31Q34c; firsts, SEC.
CHEESE-Market steady. Daisies, 171z4
171zc; Twins, 161zQ16s4c; Young Americas,
17140T715c; Long Horns, 17lzQ1715c-
POTATOES-Ma strong. Receipts,
70 cars. Fair to good. $1.O54110.
POULTRY-Market firm. Turkeys, $50
1ec; chickens, 111zq13c; springs, 13c-
VEAL-Market steady, 7d11c-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

All members of Lincoln Post and all
other comra des are requested to meet
at our hall Sunday, Feb. 4, at 1:30 p. m
to attend the funeral of our late Com
rade T. J. Anderson; and as he was a
Past Department Commander we would
be pleased to meet as many as possible
from outside the city.
Attest: R. B. MOORE. P. C.
J. NJ MILLER, Adjutant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

. Topeka, Kan, Feb ?
GREEN CURED HlDES-Natives ~.
1, 121zc; No. ?. lie; Side Brands, gjI0loS.
Bulls and stays, S49c; Horse Hidex
No. !. 81 o0a3-5o; No. 2 s2.009z.50.
IALLO W-5441zc.
DRY H1DEs-Eutchers heavy. lie,
dry salt. 1za1Sc. ~'
DRY HIDES-Butchers heavy f7e
dry salt, ZQl5cs mink No. / large "a so -
t6-50s No. medium $3.50 to $Az5: No =
small. 500 10 500; raccoon No. I iarsr.
fl.25 TO &2-O0s No medium. 81 90 70 81 ~.
No small. 65c to soc; skunk. blacIr go
70 $50 short stripe. sl-5o TO 500: harrow
sdlIlpes Sl-zS 70 svc; broad stripe. &c 10
1 medium. Zoe 10 4ocs No / small Ibc -
soc. fnuskrats No ! large. 15c to Soc: No
InediuM soc to 3scs No. I small zoe ~
&c; Civft No large. asa to f5c: No =
medium. &c TO 4ocs No. i small. z5c q O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
SHE EXPECTS IS YEARS
But oil Sen says No Lawyers viii Get
Her Jewelry.

Spokane, Wash, Feb. 2-Oi Sen. the
Chinese woman arrested at Billings,
Mont, for the murder of Seid Bing, OF
Portland, whose body was found in a
trunk in Seattle, passed through Spo-
kane today. Her only statement in
connection with the murder was:
We'll, suppose I'll get fifteen years
for this, but I don't care. so long as no
LAWYER gets my iewelry."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
BOYS STEAL GAS PIPE.
Youngsters Did Not Have Time to Sell
junk

Ralph ana Roy Trimble and Gilbert
Burklund were arrested today charged
with stealing pipe fitting from the plant
of the gas company on First street
The fitting were for ten inch pipe and
weighed about $50 pounds. The boys
stole the material Wednesday night and
expected to break it up and sell to the
junk dealers. Before completing the
work they learned that the officers
were after them and they hid the stuff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
kansas City LAve stock sales.

1.-The following sales were mado enia
morning at the Stock YARDS. Kansas
City, ana reported over long distance
telephone direct to the state Journal ~
Clay, Robinson A Co, live stock com
mission merchants. with offices ct All
ularkets.1
Kansas City, Feb. 2.-CATTIH-Reoeapt
J, 600 head. Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts 1000 head. Market 20
higher. Bulk OF sales. S6O00S.s0; top.
$685..
sHEEP-Receipts 1000 head. Market 100
lower.
HORSES AND MULBs-Reooipts 900
head. Trading fairly active. Prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

cows ana heifers. $2.2O96.75; calves. 5000
$50.
HOGS-Receipts 24,000. Market slow to
Sc higher. Light, $5-65062O; mixed, $3.50
6.S21s; heavy. $5.95@6.35; rough. S5.9586. 10;
pigs, $4.0OQ5-3o; bulk OF sales. f6.1006.so.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 5000. Market steady.
Native, s.. 156j4. IS; western. $350fp4 70: year
hngs. S4.7005.50; lambs, native. "a. 4006.7b;
western, $4.6Od6.7b.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Farmers VIII Organize to
Catch Thieves.
Call Meeting at Lyman School
for Monday Night.
SAY SHERIFF is TOO INACTIVE
Would Not Come Because of
Adams Case.
Offer Bonus for Apprehension
of Robbers.
SAY SHERIFF IS TOO INACTIVE

Following a series OF robberies on the
North Central avenue road, and mac
ton Of the sheriff and his force, the
farmers of the neighborhood will or
ganize to take steps to catch the
thieves. Their idea is to get some dep
uty sherfffs appointed who may make 1t
their business to apprehend the guilty
people. also offer q bonus or reward
to the thief catchers.
A meeting for this purpose will be
held at the Lyman school house Mon
day night. Desire DeBacker, William
Dransfield ana others are most inter
ested. Mr.. Dransfield says that Sher-
if Norton when notified of the losses
said that his men could go after the
thieves with a John Doe warrant This
was a week or two ago when MI
Dransfield lost some corn out of his
field. A few days later he says ne
called up Mr. Norton and ENDURED
why the deputies did not come out,
and was told that they were too busy
with the Bee Adams case to look after
the matter.
The Central Avenue Christian church
Sunday school at meeting of the Off
GERS and teachers of the school at the
home of Rev David Lyon, pastor, last
night decided to challenge the Central
Park Christian church Sunday schooi
to attendance and new membership
ed to the Central Park church some
time before Sunday. The contest VIII
extend several weeks.
This will be the third contest Of this
kind conducted by the North Side
churches. The other two were between
the Central Avenue church and the
Oakland Christian church and one be-
tween the First Ward church and the
Third Christian church. The church
north of the river won both instances
The average attendance of the winner
is now $50 w. d. Coleman, clerk IN
the North Topeka postoffice, is super
intendent. The contest committee in
cludes c. h Waldman, ". E. Cowdrey
and A. D. Brandon.
ITO increase interest as well as mem
bership and attendance is the idea OF
these contests said Rev. Mr.. Lyon this
For instance, bringing Bl-
bles count a point. A year ago Christ
mas we gave each pupil the latest
American revised edition of the Blole
These contests encourage pupils &c
bring their own Bible and to read
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

FURNISHED by the Chas. WoIn racr,na
Co., yards close at noon Saturday. we
cannot use pigs, thin aows or horU
weighing less than 10 lbs Do not mar
ket hogs unless same are well ffniahao
a. we cannot use half fat stun. We give
ther notice.1
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St. Joe, Feb. 2-CATTLE-Receip 800.
Market steady. Steers. $5-50QS. p I cows and
heifers, So 0016-50; calves. S4.25Q750-
HOGSAReceipts $500. Market sc higher.
Top, 1886; bulk Of sales, $5.954s-25.
SHEEP-Reeeipts 800. Market steady.
Lambs. $5.s5Q6.45.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

New York Feb 2-SUGAFs-RaW,
steady; Nuscovado. SO test, $S-901z; centri-
fugal, 96 test $4401z; molasses. SO test,
So. 651z. Refined, quiet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

FURNISHED by ). b Billiard. corn.- 49,.
sas ave. and Curtis ST.
WHEAT-95cd21.O0 90 w. 4
OATS-45d50c.
CORN-65c.
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Topeka Fruit and Produce Market
Topeka, Kan, Feb
COCOANUTS-Pe doz., SOC.
OYSTERS-Per gal, bulk. S1.60a2 10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sized bunCbcs 49,.
bunch, S1-5OdL75; large bunches -.
bunch, $2.0Od2. 50; per h., Pie ~0T
NAVEL ORANGES-Per box f1ss
BARREL APPLES - Jonathans -
bbl., $4.75; Ben Davis. per bbI es s0. c,,S,,s..r
per BILL, $50: Missouri Pippins, bbi e. -.
Winesaps. bbl.. $3.50. Wv
CRANBERRIES-P Dbl. glO7B. hor
per h., 1O91c.
POTATOES-Per bu-, &.30
SWEET POTATOES-Bu sM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

two years as she is about his disappear
ance.
She said he had always been attentive;
stayed away at night. He had s., 200 when
he went away and told Mrs. Mullen he
intended to buy her a diamond ring
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

| Chicago, Feb. 2z.-CATTLE-Receip
2,OOG Market slow. Beeves. s4.S0dS.50;
Texas steers. s4.60Q5.S0; western steers.
/ $4so07.15; stockers and feeders, $3s5Q6-oo;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

Departing Guest-rd gladly give You a
tip. waiter. but I find I've only cab fare
left Waiter CbenignIyl-Ah sir, you
don't appreciate the beneficial effect or a
good, after-diDner walks-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

Topeka Butter. Eggs ana Poultry.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing car
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 4
EGGS-Fresh country, 30c.
POULTRY-Hens. lbs. and over IOos
under lbs, Sc; springs. 10c; stays, TIC;
old cocks, &c; ducks, 1oc; geese, So: faf
young turkeys. l4c; old turkeys, 12o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

The estate OF the late Capt John
Seaton of Atchison has been Incorporated
into two companies. The first is the John
Seaton Foundry Co. capitalized at s50O00.
Charlotte. John C and G. l. Seaton w.
5. Ferguson John Jacobs. W. H. Conditt
and F H BRYAN are the incorporators.
The other comDany is called the Locomc-
tive Finished Material Co.. capitanzed at
100000 John c. is the only Seaton named
among the incorporators of this company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

An eastern corporation has informed
the charter board that 1t has completed
NEGOTIATIONS to buy the Wichita Water
and Supply Co.. which supplies that city
with water. The new corporation will
capitalize at 100000 The plant as i'm
proved and enlarged win be valued ut
81 $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

New YORK Stock Market.

Galveston Tex, Feb. 2.-COTTON-
Market higher, 10 5-16c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

The state charter board today allowed
the new owners of the Marshall Clothing
Co. of Topeka to change the name of
that concern to the Badders Clothing
Co.. and to reduce the capital stock from
$4,000 to $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-02

Topeka. I'm -
GREEN CURED

Quotations 1urnIsned Dy James c. smftn
Hide Co.. luS East Inird st-I
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Topeka, Kan, Feb. 4
NEW YORK EGGS-41d82c.
CHICAGO EGGSHs6Q37c
CREAMERY BUTTER-Chicawo ~.
n Y, 371zc; Elgin, sc. Topeka whoIesSls'
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Topeka Hay Market

FURNISHED BY T. A. Beck. z1a-z1S 4. s,n.,
Topeka, Kan. Feb. =
PRAIRIE HAY-No J. s11O0. sIf.ir
choice. s16.O0917.0o: No. !. $500 -'@~'
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Market price paid for dry lot cattle.
II you viii favor US with your Inquiries
advising number OF head. quality, ars
and length OF time on feed, We win make
you an offer or arrange for our buyers
to call on you.
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FURNISHED by The Continental crsanors
Co.. Topeka. Kan-l
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Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago, Feb. 2
Close
Open High Low Today Yes.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-16
MARTINDALE is
LEGAL NOMINEE
Beats MusseIman on Technicali-
ty But Refuses Nomination

Lansing. Mich. Sept 16.-Secretary
of State Frederick c. Mtrtndale was
legally nominated by the Republicans
for governor, according to announce
ment of the state board of canvassers
Saturday.
Through an error the ballots i'm four
counties. Branch, Wexford, Muskegon,
and Montmorency. were marked Amos
Musselman instead of Amos S. Mus
selman.
Counting the erroneous ballots, Mar
tindale' received s2.7l4 votes to Mus
selman's s6.191 As Musselman re
ceived 4,l11 of the erroneous ballots
Martindale has a legal majority of 634
that could be supported by long line
Of supreme court opinions.
THE voters intended to vote for Mr.
Musselman and /. think the ballots
should be counted as SUCH" he said.
Although the honor rs a great one,
do not care TO win II on technicality
refuse the domination"
Osborn's name was written in on the
ballots In many places.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-16
C. & H. MINERS DISPOSE
OF ANNUAL PICNIC FUNDS
GIVE 1926 EACH TO ASSOCIATED
CHARITIES AND SALVATION
ARMY TO DISTRIBUTE.

The executive committee of the c.
& II. miners picnic fund met Satur-
day afternoon in the Red Jacket town
hall and decided to turn over 1926 each
to the Calumet Associated Charities
Bureau and the English Salvatian Ar
my. for distribution as needed among
needy widows and orphans of former
employees of the c. & II. Mining com
pany. The $3.50 is the balance deriv-
ed from the last annual picnic, after
paying all expenses.
The officers and members Of the pic
ME committee are desrous that the
several committees that assisted in the
distribution OF the charity funds last
year. combine with the Associated
Charities and Salvation Army, in look
ing after their several nationalities.
and keping the two societies named
above informed OF deserving and
needy cases. Through this means 1t
IL believed justice will be done to ALL
The Calumet news., 1912-09-16
lAFOLLETTE WILL DOMINATE
WISCONSIN G. O.P. PLATFORM

Madison, Wis. Sept. 16.-Platform
conventions of the several party states
or nominees named at the recent pri-
mary election will meet i'm Madison to-
morrow. II is said the Republican res =
olutions will endorse neither Taft nor
Roosevelt II Is expected La Toilette
will be here. and that while re is not
take part in the conference his friends
say his influence will he felt in fran
ing the platform. The income tax is
the most important question 20 be con
sidered by the Democrats. The conven-
tions of the Socialists and Prohibition
lists are looked upon as mere formali-
ties, as they already have adopted
platforms.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-16
NOW TAKING TESTIMONY.
Clarence S. Funk is Witness in Suit
Against Harvester Co.

Chicago, Sept 16.-The taking of
testimony in the government suit 20
dissolve the international Harvester
company. charged with violating the
Sherman antitrust law. began today
before Special Examiner Taylor. rht
government charges that by combining
fivo Of the largest agricultural imple-
ment manufactures, the defendant hes
monopoly of about ninety per cent
of the trade and threatens TO continue
the monopoly. Clarence S. Funk, gen
eral manager OF the corporation, APP
peared with books and documents con-
tanning records of the companys bust
ness. Funk told his connection with
the company.
Funk testified that prior TO the com
bination all the companies were active
competitors. The general agencies OF
all the companies were turned over "a
The new organization, he said. All cX-
cepting the Pacific Coast state he
said, were divided into five districts -
the central district being northern
| Illinois; the northern. Indiana and
eastern Iowa; the eastern division was
New York. Pennsylvania and part OF
Ohio and Michigan.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-16
AMERICAN SAILORS FIRED
UPON IN BLUEFIELDS, MIC.

Bluefelds. Nicaragua, Sept. 16-Am-
erican sailors from the gunboat Taco
ma were fired upon on the streets here
last night during an anti-American
demonstration incident to the celebra =
ton of Central American independ-
ence. mob of excited Nicaraguans
formed immediately and for moment
bloodshed was threatened. Prompt ac-
ton by Lieut.. Lowell, commanding a
landing force of sixty marines un-
doubtedly prevented serious results
He rushed the marines to the scene OF
the trouble and dispersed the entire
force The Americans patrolled the
streets throughout the night. The sail
ors fired upon were not hurt. quiet
prevails here today. but the situation
remains critical.