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The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12
PLEASED WASHINGTON
That Saturday Night Job of Moving
TOreka Postoffice.

The postofi1ce department at Wash
ington is pleased with the manner that
the Topeka postonice was removed to
temporary headquarters without the
loss of q single dispatch Of mail. The
Office was moved on the night of
November 20 and 80 minutes after the
work stopped at the federal building.
the employees were sorting out mail
at the Kellam building.
Postmaster A. Il. Rodgers Is In re-
ceipt Of q letter from the assistant
postmaster general praising the work
Of the local off1ce in the quick re-
moyal Of the postoface. The letter n
as follows: -
II am In receipt Of your letter Of
the second instant reporting the re-
moval Of the postof1ce at Topeka to
temporary headquarters at the close Of
business on the 18th ultimo without
missing a dispatch Of mail or incon-
veniencing the public.
"The department appreciates the
manner in which the change was ef-
fected and extends thanks to you and
your subordinates for the efficient way
in which the situation was handled y
The letter was signed by Daniel C.
Roper. first assistant postmaster gen.
eral.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12
HYAMS and M'INTYRE
These Stars VIII Shine at the Crane
Theatef TONIGHT.

The present vogue in skirts is a much
discussed subject and many opinions
nave been expressed by the clergy. social
most common-sense and practical view 10
taken by Miss Leila Mcintyre who Is
coming to the Grand tonight with her
co-star. John Hyams. in when Love Is
Young"
During a recent confab on dress, Miss
Mcintyre took the stand that the new
diaphanous skirts were more healthful
than the thick heavy fabrics. as it will
must be more sanitary, but the narrow.
adhesive skirt was put under the ban as
being unsafe to wear on the streets where
there is any amount of automobile traffic
and besides that they cause the wearer to
take many more steps than before. A
fashionablv dressed woman now steps
about S,73S times while walking a mile.
whereas there are but 3.S96 steps OF Is
inches each to q mile, therefore ,SB extra
steps are taken on account Of the narrow
skirts, which mcke- . woman almost
slave to fashion.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12

TANGO MINSTREL SHOW
Some OF DE Fea&ures u This Coming
Entertninme1k

country srocery store, in operation
hefween acts At the Commercial club
tango minstrel show At the 0fano
opera house next Tuesday and Wednee-
day nights. win b q feature OF the
entertainment that win create no Httls
amusement.
Each person entering the door win
sign a numbered ticket. Tickets which
later will be drawn from . hat w1u
call for certain articles In stock In the
country store. When the name Of
person in tho audience IL called that
person IL expected to march to the
stage and receive his or her prize. a
prominent business man IL just N Ike
" as not to receive q head Of cabbage
or a society lady = plug OF chewing
tobacco. However. some of the prtEee
will be well worth while. They will
be donated by Topeka merchants.
The first part Of the show win be OF
the regulation minstrel variety. AL
most all the Jokes viii be on prominent
Topeka people. There will be a chorus
OF 50 persons. and the costumes win be
unusually pretentious.
There will be eight special acts In
the second half Of the entertainments
seven Of these win be by local talent.
The tango act win be the imported
feature. Clarence Connor and Miss
Marie Kelly. of Kansas City. wen known
dancers. will trip the tango, and win
introduce the maxixe dancA
DR.. F. A. Koester win give clever
exhibition Of magic. Harry c. snyder.
Homer Ridings. and Herb 0ribble win
put on q triologue. It win represent
a scene in a piano store. Harry sny-
der is the originator Of this act. Jess
Bigley, formerly with Fields min
strels. will do a fast clog dance. Dar-
win Bradley, Allen McNeal and Joe
Ristine will put on q musical act that
has attracted the attention Of vauds-
vile managers. DR.. J. n. solecd will
introduce q feature solo entitled.
Whats This Noise About" There will
be wild African act, and several 9TH
ers that will be announced later, The
ticket sale will start at $50 O'Clock sat
urday morning at the Grand boxof1ice.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12
HENSLEY FOR OFFICE.
County Physician Has Made = Good
Record.

DR.. C. M. Hensley, county physician.
this morning filed with the board Of
county commissioners his application
for reappointment. The appointment
Of q county physician will be made by
the commissioners on January Is.
DR.. Hensley has made an excellent
records efficient, quick and prac-
tical. He hes done much toward re-
lieving the suffering in Shawnee
county since his appointment. The
county physician has q wide field for
good, and DR.. Hensley has travelled
most OF it.
Those who attend the commission
ers' meetings are familiar with the
doctor. and his reports OF the pitifu1
cases in which he has represented the
county. The office 10 one in which
experinece IL q prime factor.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Word has been received here from
Holton of the death of John Charles.
the year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Charles, formerly of Topeka Mi.
Charles was manager Of the Ponchar-
train, now the Arbor. Death followed
an illness of about q week
Flora Frantz, wife OF NJ. c. Frantz.
died Thursday afternoon of heart trou-
BILE at the family home. three miles
north of Auburn. She was 81 years
old. The funeral win be held at the
residence at 10 O'Clock Saturday morn
ing. Interment in Foster cemetery.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12

Baird Of Topeka, en- route for
the state reformatory, escaped at the
Santa F'e depot today. The sheriff Is ex-
pecting to locate him this afternoon. HI.
T. Jolliffe parole onfcer from Hutchinson.
where the reformatory il located. had In
custody three boys charged with violat-
ing parole Two c1lored youths were link
ed together. Baird was without cuffs.
A few minutess before No. pulled in,
Baird stepped behind Jolline. walked down
the platform, broke into a run. and dis
appeared in the yards northeast OF the
station. The parole officer called for aid.
but was unable to leave his two other
prisoners. Jolliffe might have fired, but
preferred to keep his gun in his pocket
Baird was arrested for forging post
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12
Regular Items

Breakfast Bacon. sugar cured, hick-
ory smoked. per lb. ........ 800
Grape Fruit. new Florida. 1 for. $50
Cider. sweet and fresh. gallon. 800
Flour, straight patent. 4s-lb. sk. $l.0o
Rice. fancy whole grain. Tbs. for SOC
Cabbage. fancy Northern. lb. mo
Seeded Raisins. 10c quality. pkg. 80
Beef Roasts. choice shoulder cuts.
Oatflakes. in bulk, lbs. for. .15o
Cornmeal. fresh. white or yellow
DID: 10. pc-,. s:;,. .::. :Ste
pnn o co-n n xc. =. ! :,;;.... ~. e.. !Sc
Stick Chilli {Wolff's9 lb. $500. 400
English Walnuts. new, lb. .18c
Sugar Corn. good quality. 2 cans. .15c
Buckwheat Flour. new. 9 lbs .95c
Sugar Corn, White Horse brand, 15c
quality; can Tic; dozen .41.2S
Mince Meat. fancy quality. lib. .1Oc
or lbs. for. 1SC
Butterine. Armour's Eastlake. our
leader, 2-lb. brick for ........ $50
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT
AND CAREFUL ATTENTION
Butterine. best brands. lb. 12Hc, l5c,
sUGAR-Best Granul.ted, is lbs. Soc Soc
with an order for $3.50 other goods)
Ivory Soap, 10c bars. ......2 for 15c
Creamery Butter, best quality. plain
wrappers. lb. -: Sac
Flour, The Regal or Queen Of Tampa
brands, 48-lb. sack ......... Sill
California Hams. smoked shoulders
10. ............ ...... 14C
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12

A large delegation of Topeka Pyth-
ians will go to Bur1ingame Thursday
evening. December u. to participate in
abe annual convention Of district No.
8, which comprises Usage and Shaw
nee counties.
The Topeka members with their cam
didates win leave At SIS In tho evening
and return some time after midnight.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12

office order taken out at the National
hotel. He was sent to Hutchinson and
paroled. Last week he rented rig from
the Pendleton stables, and kept it out all
night. Pendleton heard the boy was an
ex-convict, and thought his horse was
stolen. He notified the sherin's office
and was about to swear out q warrant
when Baird returned with the buggy
had been riding all night with grid. So
Jolline arrived to return him to the re-
formatory. But Baird didn't want to go.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-12
R1rYING
Groceries


at bed rock prices like these is
just like finding money. AL
table supplies guaranteed satis-
factory or your money returned.
Free Delivery to all parts Of tho
city.
Saturday Specials
Oranges, California Sunkist
fancy. medium size. doz. 12t
Shredded Cocoanut, in bulk.
10. 49,. :1J4
Evaporated Peaches, fine large
bright, 15c quality, lb. ..1Ot
Fancy Colorado Potatoes, per
DuSnel .............. 500
Rice (cracked), z lbs. 49,. .25t
Navy Beans, new choice
hand picked, 6 lbs. 49,. .2S4
Smoked Hams, Wolff Packing
Co.'s cure, lb. ......... .16f
Tomatoes, large cans, good
quauCy .1Ue
White Cherries, fancy pack,
25c quality, can. ...... .10f
Peanut Butter, fresh lot from
Virginia, lb. .15t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
AGAINST SUNDAY WORK
BARRIERS Seek Law Closing All
Shops in District on
Sabbath.

Sunday closing for barber shops in the
District of Columbia, to be effected by
an act of Congress, is being discussed
by members of the House labor commit
tee today. following a conference late
yesterday afternoon between the COM
mittee and several BARRIERS, headed by Jo-
seph Handles, representing a BARRIERS
labor union.
Mr.. Handles represented 10 the COM
mittee that about fifty of the 300 shops
in this city are keeping open on Sunday,
and that the other shops would soon
have to open seven days a week or suffer
a loss of business. He said that at one
time the BARRIERS closed their doors on
Sunday, but that the custom was being
looked upon as a useless one by certain
shops, although nearly all of the bar
bers deprecated Sunday shaving and hair
cutting.
Mr. Handlos presented to the commit
tee petition for Sunday closing law
for barber shops signed by 200 master
BARRIERS. 1t is understood a law to cover
the matter will be introduced into the
House at this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
General Committee of One
Hundred Takes Up Latest
Communication.
INSIST ON PRESENTING
GRIEVANCES TO BOARD
Seek to Reduce Pay Where Extra
Crew Bill Is Operative-Means
Big Saving.

NEW YORK, July 17.-The general
committee of one hundred of the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen and the Or
der of Railway Conductors went into
session here today to consider last night S
communication from the eastern railroad
managers announcing that the roads
would insist on presenting their own
grievances before the arbitration board
which is to settle the wage dispute. The
publication of the railroads letter bore
out the differences of several days past
that they intended fighting back. a fact
first indicated by the inclusion of the
words "au questions in their statement
agreeing to arbitration.
Whether the unions are to sanction this
latest move of the roads may be decided
at today's meeting. What the roads de-
mand would mean, if granted, big saw
ing. With other things they would
abolish guarantees and double compensa-
ton, and reduce by 20 per cent the pay
of brs>kemen in states where the extra
crew bill is operative.
The demands of the roads. as listed in
their statement. include a reduction of
20 per cent in the pay of all brakemen
on extra crew. trains i'll states where
the extra crew bin is a state law. The
roads further ask that all monthly guar
antees to trainmen be abolished and that
in no case shall double compensation be
paid. The railroads insist also that the
rates fixed and awards made by the new
arbitration board to be appointed shal,
supersede all rates and rules now in eff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
SCIENTISTS SHIP STRANDED.
Revenue Cruiser Sent to Aid of Nc
MILAN Exredition Up North.

ST. JOHNS, n. F.. July 1.-THE New
foundland sealing steamer Diana, having
on board the Donald Mcmillan expedi-
ton to Crocker Land, i'm the arctic re-
gion, is stranded on Barge Point. forty
miles west OF Battle Harbor, in the Straits
of Belle Isle.
The revenue cruiser Stella Maris was
today ordered to her assistance. The
Stella Mars will have to steam more
than 400 miles from this port to reach
the disabled vessel.
The Diana left Boston July ), and after
stop at Sydney. n. S., sailed north
July II.
The expedition was sent out by the
American Geographical Society and the
American Museum of Natural History OF
New York. The explorers planned to
remain three years in Crocher Land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
LORD At WHITE HOUSE:
REPLIES TO OPPONENTS
Nominee for Excise Board De-
nounces Attitude of Anti
Saloon League Head. ;.

Frank b. Lord. nominated for member
of the excise board. presented himself
at the White House this morning, in
the matter of his answer to the charges
filed against him by the Anti-Saloon
League in the effort to defeat his con-
firmaton. Mr.. Lord stated that his an
swer. already filed with the President.
was an explanation of his private affairs
as brought to the attention of the Senate
and President in the charges made
Mr. Lord did not see the President. He
was told that the President has not yet
in the case. Mr.. Lord expressed his
determination not to withdraw his name.
Andrew Wilson Denounced.
Andrew Wilson, president of the Anti
Saloon League comes III for denuncia-
ton by Mr. Lord. Mr.. Wilson. Mr.. Lord
states. declared to him that the Anti
Saloon League proposed to have the new
excise law administered by its advocates.
and was prepared to make it unpleasant
for Mr. Lord If he would not voluntarily
withdraw his name, threatening to bring
his private affairs to public attention.
Win Mr.. Lord protested that there
was nothing that could be honestly said
TO operate to defeat his confirmation, he
was informed. he declared, that the
charges would be made anyway, and
would embarrass Mr.. Lord to such an
extent that he would regret that he had
not chosen the line of least resistance.
Committee Consideration Tomorrow.
The Senate District committee is sched-
,,ad TO meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning to give consideration TO the nom-
ina+ions of Frank =. Lord and Cen X.
r Smith as meInbers Of the new excise
commission of the District. If possible
final action will be taken by the commit
tee at that time.
1t is expected that representatives OF
the Anti-Saloon League, the w. G. L. U.
and several ministers from local churches
will be on hand to protest against
the confirmation of Mr.. Lord. They sub
mitted several affidavits in regard to Mr..
lord at the meeting of the committee last
Friday. Mr. Lord. on the other hand, has
written a reply to the charges against
him. and this will be before the COM
mittee also.
An attempt probably will be made to
delav action or prevent favorable action
on the nomination of Gen. Smith also
0puosition to his confirmation has devel-
oped also, it is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
GOTHAM CRACKSMEN BUSY.
Secure More Than $4,000 in Jew
elrv. But Miss Richer Loot.

NEW YORK, July 17.-yracksmen
secured jewelry valued at between
$4,000 and $4,000 early today by
blowing a safe in the establishment of
Rosenberg & Daniel, jewelry supply
house
A large safe. containing a more val
liable collection of jewels. withstood
attempts to open it, The place robbed
10 on Grand street, only a few blocks
from police headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
DENY KNOWLEDGE OF THEFT.
Detectives Reticent on Reported Dis
appearance of S1O.CCO in Gold.

PHILADELPHIA. July 1.-THE super
intendent of the United States mint her5
and officials of the railroads and express
companies today denied any knowledge
of the reported disappearance of slO,0Ot
in gold which was said to nave been ship
ped from Buffalo ban to the mint II
was reported from Sunbury last nighi
that the money disappeared about a weel
ago from a railroad train between Har.
risburg and WilLamsport.
dispatch from Sunbury stated thai
the gold coin disappeared from a ca,
while being transported from the United
States mint in this city to a bank in Buf-
falo, n. Y. The Sunbury story stated
that the money had been missing for q
week. but that detectives working on the
case are reticent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
Slayer Goes to Prison Alone.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 17.-Thomas
Timer sixty years old. convicted of muir
der in the second degree and sentenced
TO twelve years Imprisonment, came to
Little Rock from Randolph county un-
accompanied yesterday. TO begin serving
his sentence. To spare the aged man the
humiliation of leaving his home under
guard. the Randolph county authorities
appointed Timer his own custodian on
the journey to prison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
FIVE IN FLOODED MINE.
Fate of Men in Minnesota Not Yet
Determined.

DULUTH, Mimi, July 17.-No word of
further rescues in the flooded Spruce
mine at Eveleth had reached this city
this morning. Five men still were in
the mine and efforts We're being made
to reach them, or at least, to find out
whether they were dead or alive. They
are supposed to be on upper level,
and may have escaped the water
Two hundred and fifty men Went into
the mine yesterday morning Rain was
then falling in torrents and the surface
water finally choked all outlets and
rushed into the workings of the mine
The miners fed and all escaped except
fifteen on an upper level. Ten of these
were taken out later and work was con-
tinued to rescue the five left in the food
ed mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
DESTROYER SPRINGS LEAK.
Tanning Returns to Brooklyn With
Water in Compartment.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE United
States torpedo boat destroyer Tanning
arrived in the navy yard basin at
Rrooklyn at 6:3O o'clock this morning,
with her aftercrew compartment filled
with water The destroyer sprang leak
late last night while proceeding out to
sea. She returned under her own steam.
conveyed 10y her sister boats. the Jen-
,.ins and the Jarvis. however, in case
disaster overlook the boat in her fifty
mi e run back to the yard
The extent of the damage sustained or
tho exact nature of the accident has
not been determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
GIRLS ASSAILANT ARRESTED.
Colored Man Placed Under Heavy
Guard at Charleston, w. Va.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. July 1I.-While
a heavily armed party of men was
searching the outer portions of the city
for Campbell Clark, colored. charged
with attempting to assault a young white
woman. Clark was arrested in the heart
of the city last night He was locked
in the county jail
crowd that later surrounded the Jail
was quickly dispersed and the prisoner
put under heavy guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
BOOST IN FREIGHT RATES.
Railroads in Central Territory Plan
Five Per Cent Increase.

CHICAGO, July 17.-Tariffs providing
for a general increase in freight rates of
; per cent will be filed within a short
time by railroads operating in central
freight and trunk line territories.
General freight agents of railroads af-
filiated with the Central Freight Asso-
citation. which embraces in its member
ship lines east of the Mississippi river
and north of the Ohio river, held a meet
ing here yesterday and directed rate
clerks to prepare details of tariffs which
they hope will become effective Septem-
ber /,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
british ARMY FLYER KILLED.
Mai. Hewetson's Machine 0verbal-
anced. Motor Later Exploding.

SALISBURY. England, July 17-Maj.
A H Hewetson of the Royal Artillery
Corps and member of the military fly
ing corps, was killed at the army aero
drome here today by the falling of his
monoplane a distance of 100 feet The
machine took too sharp a turn and over
balanced On striking the ground the
motor exploded and burned the aeroplane
IN ashes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
MERCURY IN WEST DROPS.
Relief From Heat Wave in 10 to 8:
Degrees Fall in Temperature.

CHICAGO, July IA drop in temper
ature of from ten to thirty-two degrees
at various points today brought relief
from the heat wave which has held the
middle west in it's grip for forty-eight
hours
The greatest decrease. in temperature
reported comes from Kansas Iowa, Ne
braska and Missouri. while Wisconsin
and Illinois were not far behind
Clay Center and Concordia kans.,
where the thermometer yesterday regis
tered ll2 and 10 degrees today enjoyed
temperatures of 81 and so degrees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
Frozen to Death in Ice Plant.

NEW YORK, July 17.-Hugo Meisner
a young helper in a Brooklyn ice plant.
was found today frozen to death in a
compartment which he had entered to
adjust machinery. rs body was stiff
and stark The temperature on the street
AT the time was nearly so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
HAYWOOD QUITS STRIKE.
Mill Workers at Paterson Are Re.
turning to Work.

PATTERSON, N. j., July 1.-THE an
nouncement that big Bill Haywood
had withdrawn from active participa-
tion in the silk mill workers strike here
caused a break in the strike ranks today,
and there was rush of hands to the
mills. Most of the weaving mills are
running and manufacturers predict an
end of the strike.
HayWoods withdrawal is explained by
Joseph Ettor. the Industrial Workers of
the World leader. who says Haywood Is
physically unable to continue leadership.