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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
BOOKED FAR AHEAD.
Imperator Is Not Large Enough to
Accommodate the Traffic.

Plymouth, July 26.-"The Imperator
is too small; we want larger vessels -
exclaimed Capt. Ruser. After landing
the greatest ship in the world at this
port today, he was told that the I'm
perator is already fully booked for her
next two westward trips. The I'm
perator proceeded from here to Cher
bourg and Hamburg. On the way over
there were three days of such extreme
heat that many experienced stokers
were unable to work. The average
speed for the voyage was 22.5 knots.
and the best single days run was $40
miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
SHE. MOURNS ALONE.
Three Children Die and Husband Is
Insane From Sunstroke.

Concordia, Kan, July 26.-The one
year-old son of Mrs. Charles Holde-
man died here Friday of cholera in
fantum. This is only one of a series
of tragic events during the life of Mrs.
Holdeman. Her four-year-old son
died from the same cause two years
ago. Her husband, a veteran of the
Spanish merican war and a mem Der
of the Twentieth Kansas, became men
tally deranged from a SunStroke while
in the Philippine Islands, and last
week another son died from cholera
infantum. Mrs. Holdeman is now
alone. All her children and relatives
have died
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

thought otherwise and today prepara-
tons for the wedding were halted
while the brides father was hailed into
court on the charge of shooting doves
protected by state law. Sadly finally
paid fine. but the proceedings occa-
stoned so much delay that the mar
riage of Rosa Sadly to Nejeeb George
of Canto, o., went over until tomor-
row.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26

men of this place petitioned the Nor
ton county commissioners to make the
town a city. The order was granted
and Monday designated as the day for
electing officers. The town is but a
few months old. It is the first city to
be organized in the county for over 20
years. The last organizations effected
were during the boom days of the lat
fer eighties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
INCORPORATE ELKHARr.
Board of County Commissioners of
Morton to Act Monday.

Elkhart, Kan, July 26.-Next Mon
day Elkhart will become a city of the
third class. 1t is the present terminal
of the Colmor cutoff and the last of
the towns to be located on the new
railroad A few weeks ago business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Notice A. f. and A. NJ.

All Master Masons are requested to
assemble at the hall of Golden Rule
Lodge No 80. Oil North Kansas ave-,
at 1 o'clock pm, Sunday, July %, to
attend the funeral of Brother W. II.
Caldwell.
F. R. CONWELL, Master 80.
GEO. MCCLELLAN Master II.
F. W. MILLS. Master 81.
VIM TINKER, Master 225
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Dropped Dead at Eureka.

Eureka, Kan, July 26.-William
Kennedy, aged IS, the wealthiest man
in Greenwood county, dropped dead
just after he had eaten his dinner at a
local hotel here Friday. He came here
twenty years ago from Greensburg,
Indiana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-26
Violated Game Law-wedding Put OF

La Crosse. July 26.-Turtle doves
would be just the thing to see at his
daughters wedding, thought Dan
Sadly, leader of the Syrian colony at
North La Crosse, but the game warden
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
BAL TIMORE MEN
HELD IN NORFOLK
Three Arrested on Charges of
Violating Federal "White
Slave" Laws.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.


Norfolk, Va, August 23-Al
Worthem. alias Young Whiskers": Sol
kaplan. alias "Greenie," and Sam Levy,
all OF Baltimore, were arrested this
morning by John j. Gcigurovich, spe-
cial agent for the Department of Jus
ticc. with headquarters In Baltimore;
Joseph Dougherty. police detective of
Baltimore. and Detectives Stevenson
and Spratt. of the local police, on
charges Of violating the Federal White
Slave" laws.
Three girls, Dolly Everett. alias
Buclah Worthem: Evelyn Croxton and
TriXie Hall. also of Baltimore. were ar
rested at so Avon Street. and are be-
ing held as witnesses against the three
young men.
According to the officers who arrived
from Baltimore this morning, Worthem
kaplan and Levy. In company with
three girls left Baltimore about three
weeks ago and came to Norfolk. where
house. \ local attorney working In
the interest of the Federal authorities
| learned that the three mon were re-
cc!ving money from the women. and
that tho latter had been brought here
by the former.
The Baltimore authorities were no.
titled. and the alleged violators OF the
White slave" laws were arrested this
morning ut downtown lodging
house.
All are being held without bail. and
VIII he taken before Police Justice
Barron 20 he turned over TO the Balti-
more officers. The cases will be tried
In Baltimore, and 1t is said that other
charges. evidence of which has not
/ bccn worked up. Will be brought
against the three mon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Germany May Take HIND.

Especial to The Times hi spatch.
New York, August 24.--Thc New York
Sun prints the following cable dispa tch
from Berlin this morning.:
That Germany has occupied the po-
sitiOn Of n spectator In the Mexican
conflict UP to the present, but that it
may make strong representations il the
killing of Germans in Mexico was con-
tinued. was the statement made 10 the
Suns correspondent by n high govern
ment official to-day.
THE mission OF John Lind has been
regarded with skepticism in govern
ment circles and by the press from the
time he was appointed. The CORE
spondent understands that the Wash
ington officials have kept Germany in
formed OF what tha United States is
doing, but has not yet advised the Ger
man government as to what its pro-
gram is now that Mr.. Llnd's mission
has failed.
The forthcoming message OF Presi-
dent Wilson and the next move by the
United States are awaited with much
interest"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
HARMONY
IN PARTY CAUCUS
Democrats Are Getting Together
Rapidly on Currency
Measure.

Washington. August ps.-Tne House
Democratic caucus progressed so rap
idly to-day with the administration
until Monday was taken seventeen OF
the ffty-one pages had been disposed
Of. and there were predictions that
three or four days more might prove
sufficient to complete consideration OF
the bill. The Banking and Currency
Committee then will lose no time in
reporting the bill to the House. where
week or fortnight OF discussion may
follow.
The caucus voted down, after a hard
struggle. an amendment by Represen
tative Murray, Of Oklahoma. to In
crease the number of the Federal re-
serve board from seven to nine, the
vote being 81 to 100. A proposition
of Representative Harrison. of Mis-
sissippi. to increase the annual divi-
dend OF shareholders in the Federal
reserve banks from to per cent.
also was rejected
Chairman Glass, # the committee,
agreed that a suggestion in the Muir
ray proposal that not more than one
member OF the Federal reserve board
be appointed from the same Federal
reserve district would be covered in a
committee amendment.
Representative Stanley, OF Kentucky,
obtained adoption of an amendment
making mandatory. instead of option
al, that the Federal reserve board
shall. under rules and regulations
permit an applying bank to become a
stockholder in tho Federal reserve
L Of iStr iof
An amendment by Representative
Collier, of Mississippi, was adopted
specifically to require that directors
of Federal reserve banks chosen by
the Federal reserve board shall be
residents OF the districts In which the
banks are located
Better party harmony prevailed to-
day. Some who opposed the Inter
locking dircctorates amendment yes
terday voiced in the caucus to-day OBJ
jections to being classed as ''insur-
gents"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
APPEAL IN ANNEXATION SUIT.
Petition Being Prepared on Behalf Of CT
for Presentation to Court.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Alexandra. Va, August pa petition IS
being prepared by the attorneys on behalf
OF the city In the city's appeal in the an
nexation suit to be presented to tho state
Court OF Appeals at it's September term
which will be held In Stanton.
The record in the case embraces 1.400 type
written pages. and there is also n number
OF plnts together with considerable docu-
mentary evidence. on January is last. Judge
3. L. Gordon OF Nelson County. who pre-
sided at the trial OF the annexation suit Of
the city, whereby Alexandria desires to take
in q part OF Alexandria and Fairfax Coun-
ties. handed down an opinion adverse to the
city. Diminishing the suit.
Concluding his opinion. he said: IT am
OF the opinion that the evidence fails TO
show the necessity for eSpediency of an
nexation at this time. and therefore. the
petition must be dismissed"
This case occupied two weeks OF tho
courts time. being concluded November IL.
1912. During that time lcs witnesses were
heard.
rho will of James II. Collins admitted
to probate in tho Corporation Court to-day.
The tcstator named William II. Hunter and
James @. Graham as executors, and they
qualified such. He bequoaths his estate
to relatives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
WILSON ENTERS
NEW YORK FIGHT
Continued from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Fage.)
tional administration makes the final
break between the President and the
New York organization Murphy can
not hope to have any assistance from
the Federal oiticeh olders in his effort
to defeat Mitchell for Mayor and elect
an out and out Tammany man.
The Democratic designation commit
tee met to-day and put through the
slate selected by Charles r. Murphy.
The Tammany city ticket will be: for
Mayor. Edward +. Mccall.
For comptroller. Herman \. Metz.
For president OF the Board OF Alder
men. Joseph y. Goulden.
The platform, which was presented
by James \. Foley, chairman of the
committee on resolutions calls for the
segregation of vice, efficiency and econ
omy. Segregation Of vice has never
been attempted here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Rebel Money Seized.

Eagle Pass. Tex. August 93.-Cnited
States military authorities here to-day
seized quantity OF paper money in
tended for the Constitutionalists in
Mexico and held II as contraband Of
war. The War Department has been
notified and the currency will DO held
pending instructions from Washing
ton.
The shipment is the first iustallment
of S5,000.000 of paper money to be is
sued by the ConstitUtionalists. 1t was
printed in the United States. The
amount seized to-day Is not stated. It
was sent TO the border by express
Federal officers in Texas had previously
been notified Of the intended shipm ent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

every right and reason to take my
word for it.
In submitting to me these views of
his on January Il, 1913. he was kind
enough to say, Il am particularly anx-
ious in this statement to do full jus
tice to YOU, not only as a loyal friend.
but as one who rs far as | can see
has the best interests of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute al heart" ] had
no personal fault to find with his views
then or now. but inn smuch as / knew
them and know now that they are un-
just to others, l have felt IL my duty
to speak.
Very respectfully.
II. NJ SMITH. JR
August % 1o1o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
MULHALL' NAME
FORGED TO CHECK
Continued from First Pasc)

Continued from First PaSe.)
ISOLATION was lone Of the worse strike
breaking organizations in existence"
He had a card OF John A. McDermott.
an officer of the National Association of
Brewers. He said Representative Nc
Dermott had introduced him to John
McDermott in this city, and the three
had dinner at the Ebbitt.
IT called on him later to see what
he would do to aid Representative Nc
Dermott In his campaign. He said he
had aided McDermott in the campaign
Of 1910, but couldn't do anything for
him In 1912. However. McMichacls and
others said he did. I was told Repre-
sentative McDermott was promised
$1,000 for something to be done down
here"
Mulhall said McMichacl had told him
and also Representative McDermott
told him, that John a. McDermott had
given the Representative $1,000 of this
amount.
Representative McDermott roundly
abused John McDermott for not for
wardng the entire sum-" the witness
stated.
Man Mentioned by McMichneI.
John q. McDernott is the man men
toned frequently in the pawnbrokers'
portion of the testimony given by Isaac
McA1ichael. who claimed Representa-
two McDermott George d. Horning
and John A. McDermott met in an
office in Fifteenth Street, New York,
to talk about tho loan shark legisla-
ton for this city.
Mulhall told OF going to see Harold
Mccormick. OF the harvester trust Chi
cago, In the interest OF Representative
lMcDcrmott. From Mccormick check
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
w. A. stone Added to Lawyers.

Pittsburgh, Pa, August 23.-AIrs
Mary Copley Thaw. mother of Harry
*. Thaw, has engaged ex-Governo, w.
y. stone, of Pennsylvania, TO assume
charge Of the legal battle now being
waSed TO keep Thaw out of Matteawan
Mr.. Stone is already on his way to
Shcrbrooke in Keeping with an urgent
message sent 10 him at his hunting
camp. 1t is said that three other at
torneys Will be sent to help Thaw.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
HUERTA FEELING
HEAVY PRESSURE
Of MANY NATIONS
Continued from First Pnge.)

quantities OF arms and ammunition are
being smuSgled across the line. con-
stderation has been given In military
circles to the dispatch Of fresh troops.
The possibility that as result OF
the steady northward movement OF
Federal troops in Mexico the numerous
Constitutionalist bands may be tempt
ed to cross into Texas and Arizona to
escape capture has also been taken
into consideration. and though no
orders have been issued. plans of the
army havo been fully developed, large
ly to increase the manocuvre division
undor General Carter.
The augmented force would thus BIO
In position to deploy In strength
along the northern border of Mexico
or In case OF need could form the mill
tary unit OF an eSpeditionary force
owing to the considerable number
OF troops sent to Hawaii and the Canal
Zone, tho detention In China Of some
military force. and the maintenance OF
an army Of about $4,000 men in the
Philippines, the total strength OF the
mobile army remaining In the Cont
mental United States, over and above
the coast artillery force, which must
be maintained in their posts. is only
about $4,000 men. or these i 900 are
now under General Carter in Texas
ana TO bring the strength of his divi
sion up to possible requirements heavy
drafts would be laid upon the Eastern
ana western departments, probably
aggregating $4,000 men,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Winchester. Va August 23.-Miss Mary Al
len Copper. thirty -one years old, only child
OF Ira = Capper, died last night OF typhoid
fever. She to have been married next
month to George u. Taylor. a Washington
business man. She will be buried in clothe s
made for her webbing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
In Ruco as Independent.

TSptCIaI 10 TIC ] IIIIt5 I3IhIHtNH1
IiarrisonburY, Va, August 23.-Charlcs d.
Hhrnsborgcr. former Mayor OF Grottoes.
Rockingham County, announced himself an
Independent candidate for the Legislature.
Twice before he ran as an independent, get
ting small vote each time. Former Sena-
tor Keezcli and DIR. Rolston are the Demo-
cratic cundidates The Republicans Will hold
convention on September IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24

Whether or not our senators
make sufficient appropriation for
our navy, you want to make an
appropriation of six dollars for a
White Linen Sailor Suit for that
lively kid if he is to be on the
top wave OF fashion
Also, Russian Blouscs in the
new checks and Wash Suits in
gay stripes.
SI.IS to Sc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Thc Drift TO EeElcston.

Mi Brown and / both went TO AZ
lanta last fall TO attend the meeting
of the land grant college presidents,
and several other trips to other states
were taken in the effort TO set the
right man.
!; vas only after a long and fruit
less EFFORT in other directions that the
drift began towards Mir Eggleston.
make this unqualified statement
that the board We're free 10 elect who
they pleased at the time DR.. Barrin-
gers resignation was accepted, and
majority OF them were for some time
certainly not in favor OF Mr.. Eggles-
ton. The board finally selected Mr..
Egylcston because ne had by far the
hest Endorsements from men who ought
10 know. Among others. DIR. 5. c.
Mitchell. Or Alderman. DR.. Frizzell and
scores OF other educators in this and
Other states, the agricultural and the
educational departments at Washing
ton and presidents OF many agricul-
tural colleges in other States who
urged particularly the wisdom OF Sc
Letting man acquainted with local
conditions.
In conclusion, ! must say in all kind
ness that the board acted wisely in
accepting Or. Barringer's resignation
they acted wisely in electing Mr. Egg
lesion. l have served with the latter
nov only short time. and at only one
board meeting. but | have been Won
derfully impressed with him. He has
great ability as an executive and has
had splendid training and experience
for the position; he has the caution and
reserve of diplomat with the cour-
aee and confidence of general
He has youth and enthusiasm. he
has wisdom aud conservatism. He is
Eeenly alive and enthusiastic as TO the
part Virginia Polytechnic Institute
ought 10 play and will play in the
agricultural development of Virginia
this is his hobby. and yet he does not
overlook or underrate her prominence
OF her usefulness in the other sciences
Sorry About DcIusion.
l hold no brief for Governor Mann
but il has seemed only fair and just
that | should tell what | know.
I am sorry that DR. Barr.nEer still
harbors the delusion that he was badly
treated. The contrary is the case. He
was anxious last winter to ventila te
most OF these views, but ] dissuaded
him. l thought had convinced hin,
he entertained a wrong view. He had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
SAYS BARR|NGER
WAS NOT TR|CKED
OUT Of HIS JOB
CONTINUED From First Page

DR.. Barrinser out and certainly none
10 put M. Esgleston in.
was appointed by the board. my
term to commence July l, 1912, with
out any meeting. conversation or cor
respondonce with Governor Mann. 1
did not promise or agree. with him or
any one else to support Mr.. EgSleston
in fact. his name was never men
toned 10 me until after DR.. Barrin
gers resignation had been accepted
and the hoard had requested him to
hold on for another year. In response
to suggestions of Mr.. EgGleston's name
for president promptly and frankly
told and wrote scores of people that
was not for him. In an effort 10 get
the best man in the United States for
v p l.. wront to the president of
every land grant college in the coun-
try 10 the deans OF he agricultural
departments; to tho directors of eX-
pertinent stations for suggestions and
recommendations-i all a hundred or
more letters. ana received hundreds of
REPLIES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Shipment of Arm. to nucrt,.

Washington. August 2S-prcs,dent
wilson has granted permission Tor the
expectation OF 1000 rifles and $50 600
cartridges to the Huerta government.
All but 1000 rifles. which go to vern
Cruz from New orleans. Will be shipped
from fi Paso, via Juarez. Some or
inc iatter already have gone.
Although il WAS tho first permits
sion granted sinco June 20, and many
applications have been turned down. II
was declared no change had been
made in tho governments policy, and
oincials pointed out that the neutrality
proclamation permitted the President
to authorize shipments in his discre-
ton.
unofficialiy. 1t Is said. the UniteI
states IL not opposed to having the
Huerta garrison at Juarez well armed.
TO discourage attack and a battle on
tho border with it's consequent com
plications. Neither is this government
opposed to seeing the line or communi-
cation between Vera Cruz and Mexico
City kept open as an avenue OF egress
Cor foreigners In Mexico City.
No general shipments will be per-
Initted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Invcstigntion Ordered.

secretary Bryan to-day ordered
American Consul Letcher. at Chihun-
hua, to Investigate the reported KILL
ing by Federals OF Edward Hayes an
American, and an unnamed negro
connected with the MADEIRA Lumber
Company. The consul was also in
Structed to demand of tho military
commander OF Chihuahua that the
guertllas who killed an America n
named Griffen. near Churuchupa, on
July 6, and who assaulted Arch l.
Parks. be adequately punished
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
WILL BE BURIED IN CLOTHES
MADE FOR HER WEDDING

August 90, 1919.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-19
ROBERT MANTELL AT RENO

Shylock and King Lear, two of
the greatest characters from his per.
n.anent repertoire of twelve, the
most formidable undertaken by any
American tragedian since Edwin
Booth, and the most extensive now
habitually offered by any English
speaking star, will be presented by
Robert B. Mantell at the New Majes-
tic Theater Friday, November 2lst.
The Merchant of Venice will be the
matinee bill, and King Lear will be
presented in the evening.
Mr.. Mantell's productions are con-
sidered the most beautiful carried
on a long coast to coast tour by any
ShakeSpearean star, and will be stag
ed in Reno in their entirety. Seen
ically the two plays to be presented
IN Reno are widely contrasted. The
Merchant Of Venice is suffused with
the warmth and glow of southern
italy, while King Lear is full of the
stern atmosphere Of Britain in the
rugged, barbarous days. No strol-
ger contrast can be imagined than
the sunny garden Of Portia and the
wild storm on the desert heath in
King Lear.
Shylock and King Lear as persons,
too, are very strongly contrasted,
and Reno play goers will have a
chance to judge of MIR. Mantell's Won
derful power of sinking his person.
allty completely in the character N
hand. Shylock is a subtle usurer, the
product OF a highly developed civil
%ization, while King Lear is the sim
pie, whole souled old man of the
primitive days.
Mr.. Mantell is supported by an
unusually large company which has
been greatly strengthened this year
by the addition of new actors and
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-19
Now a Place of Prominence

Last Saturday, upon the invitation
Of Superintendent Sullivan, of the Ne
vada Copper Belt, a Yerington Times
reporter visited the hustling new
camp of Hudson. a station on the
line OF the Copper Belt where the
road enters Smith Valley. Hudson
is now the distributing point on the
road for all freight going into Sweet
water. Aurora, Bodie, Masonic and
Bridgeport sections as we'll as the
point to which a large amount OF
OUTGOING freight is SEM from Smith
Valley and the points south. There
Is an immense amount of freight ar
irving at the station OF Hudson no"
and being forwarded to the southern
points above mentioned. 1t is being
hauled by a dozen or more auso
trucks and a large number of Old
tine jerk line teams.