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The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
SPIKES ARE REMOVED.
Block Signal Apparatus DISCONNECTED
In Effort to Wreck Train.

Milwaukee, Dec. 26-What is be-
lieved to have been an attempt to
wreck and rob passenger train on
the Chicago & Northwestern road
near Granville, a few miles north OF
Milwaukee, late Tuesday night or
Wednesday morning, was made known
today by the superintendent of the
Fond du Lao division. who reported
that spikes had been removed from a
rail and that the electric apparatus
controlling block signals was discop-
nected. The electrical signal was in
terrupted only for short time before
the whole scheme to wreck the train
was discovered.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
"SIAMESE" TWIN GIRLS


Paris, Dec. 26.-"Sfamese twin girls.
a month DID," who are joined face to
face by a strip of flesh more than an
inch thick, between their stomachs,
have been brought to Paris to be sep
arated by a surgical operation A ra-
diograph examination suggests that
the twins have no vital organs In COM
mon.
They are so vigorous that they have
heen clothed in wooden vests inside
which their arms are. imprisoned to
prevent possible injury to one or the
other by their mosements.>
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
shoots HIS Mother.

Lincoln Neb., Dec. ga tragedy
marked the close of Christmas in Lin
coin when Carl F. Carlson at midnight
shot and killed his mother whom he
said he mistook for a burglar. Mother
and son, who lived alone, were in fear
of burglars and when the mother step
ped out on the porch, just before re-
tiring, unknown to Carlson, and he
saw a shadow through the window he
fired at the supposed marauder, in
flicting a wound from which his
mother died an hour after.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

ever. Joseph p. Tumulty, secretary to
the president. and Assistant Secretary
Forester were swamped and made no
attempt to learn the contents Of all
the packages. A glance to ascertain
the important messages, IL any, Was
ALI that was attempted. The majority
OF the letters are said to have contain
ed messages Of cheer and good wishes
to the president and family.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

New York, Dec. 26.-New York
business men, who live in Yonkers,
took advantage of the Christmas holi-
day to NOV their lawns. The grass
has been thriving. owing to the spring
weather Players on the golf course,
at Yonkers, had to keep moving to
keep warm, but they played on green's,
which had been moved only a few
days ago, and those who were fond
of flowers, stopped now and then to
pick a buttercup
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
Humnaine Bird Is Dead

New York, Dec 26.-Turf men
heard with regret today, of the death
Of Prank L Tyler. a bookmaker
known from coast to coast as Hum
ming Bird Tyler. He died yesterday
at his home in the Bronx OF pneu-
monia. Tyler got his nickname on the
New York courses because OF the Pc
cuIiar method of calling Off bets to
his sheetmakef
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Denver Woman Files Suit for Broken
Nose at Ball Park.

Denver, Colo, Dec. "a baseball
pitcher has involved the city and coun-
ty in a damage suit for $4,000. Mrs.
Hazel E. Lehew, in a complaint fled
In the district court. asserts that on
September q. while she was passing
the baseball grounds maintained by the
city at Washington Park. her nose was
broken by a ball. She asserts that the
backstop behind the catcher was too
low to stop a ball thrown by a young
pitcher
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
Girl Takes Christmas Swim.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Miss Clara
Pause, a 16-year-old girl, celebrated
Christmas by taking a long swim in
the icy waters of Lake Michigan. She
astounded her parents when she ap-
peared in bathing suit and told them
she was going for a Christmas dip
The young girl is good swimmer and
nearly every day since summer has
swan to the waterworks intake crib,
four miles out in the lake. The tenn
perature during the day was close to
the freezing point.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
Denounced 81 WeeAl.

Rome, Dec 26@The sealing up Of
the late Cardinal Rampolla's apart
ment il denounced as a high handed
and illegal proceeding. in some quar-
ters here. The legality OF the act il
questioned because it was carried ont
without the authorization or fnterven-
ton Of the judicial officials but simply
by . notary ON the request Il Men
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
Zeta Beta Tau Conyenes.

Cleveland. Dec 26--The annual
convention of the Zeta Beta Tau, col
1ege fraternity, composed of Jewish
young men, opened today More than
200 delegates representing chapters in
all parts of the country are in at
tendence- This is the first year the
convention has been held outside Of
New York.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Rome. Dec. 26.-The explosion of a
fireworks factory at Tore Annun-
ziata, in the province of Naples, re-
suited in the death of many persons.
The buildings collapsed. burying the
victims in the wreckage. Fourteen
dead and five injured were taken froi,l
the: ruins and it is believed that manv
otF.er bodies are covered BY the .l,.h~.1
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
rlle Biggest Airship F1ies in Russia.


st. Petersburg, Dec. 26.@The
Bourse Gazette publishes an account
of the successful trial of the Aviator
Sikorsky's newly designed aeroplane
Weighing three and a half tons. The
trial was carried out at the aerodrome
The machine is propelled by four mo-
tors OF 1O0-hOrse power each. 1t will
carry a score of passengers and has
cabins with sleeping accomm odatfons.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
OLIVE Vail ToNIeHT.

Miss Olive Vail comes to the Grand
tonight in the Girl from MummA, q
dainty Partisan musical comedy and a
perfect cast and chorus. and holds the
record OF having 1s real musical hits
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Stuebenville, Ohio, Oec. &.-As the re-
suit of . mass meeting Of citizens. .eld
Christmas afternoon, efforts were being
thousand Workmen. at the plant OF the
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate company
has been on since last July, and involves
recognition by the company Of the Anal.
gamated Association of Iron and Steel
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
sen.tor Kern,s D..ehter we1s.

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 26.-An inter-
estinx marriage occurred near here
when Miss Julia Kern, daughter OF
United States Senator and Mrs John
". Kern of Indiana became the bride
of DR.. George b. Lawson of Roanoke
virginia
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Washington, Dec. 26.-The task of
the postman, who delivers the White
House mail, was not an easy one yes
terday. In fact, postal officials say
that the Christmas mail received at
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26


This is Missvails best part since becom-
ing a musical comedy star. she is well
known in ToPekas d having s0ppeared
here and made a big hit in miss No
body from Starland."
John Cort's production of George v.
Hobart and Jean Schlatz's novel musi-
cal comedy, "The Ham Tree, with Nc
Intyre and Heath. most famous of me-
gro impersonators, heading the large
company, will be the attraction at the
Grand next Monday. ''The Ham Tree" is
in three acts and four scenes. showing
the Travellers Rest, a country hotel at
Merton. s. c.: a water tank, on the p.
D. Q. r. R., near Dover, Del, a wood
near the railroad track, and a drawing
room in Mrs. Nicklebacker,s Fifth ave-
nue. palace. These settings form the
background for the humorous play. Mr..
Mcintyre plays the character Of a
livery stable attendant named Alexan-
der Hambletonian, the natural come
tean.- who is lured from his job
to throw himself into the arms of fame
as a footliEht favorite. Mr.. Heath's
character is that of Georgia minstrel,
Henry Jones, who lures Alexander into
the limeight.
The Novelty show which opened yes
terday is 'some class and is full Of
vaudeville surprises.
Mr.. Sport North as John Canton in
The Great John Canton" which OPEN
ed yesterday for the balance of the
week at the Majestic. plays the part
as though it was written especially for
him and is without a doubt the best
of this company's productions this sea-
son. s-3714 zsts
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Hart Scha6ner- z Marx
Trousers; suit ends;
finest winter fabrics;
light and dark pat
terms; $500 and $500
values; our SS6
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Hart Sclnaffner 4 Marx
handsome Trousers, made
from short ends of domes-
tic and imported suitings;
all sizes included; retail
values $3.50 to 0S
1900: our price. ~
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
Pre-Inventory Sale of Mems Trousers

Choice OF several hum
dred pairs Mems Trous-
ers; the well known
.'DauntleSs union la
bel brand; splendid
$500 values QO OK
for only. PSsOO
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Mems heavy Cassi-
mere and Worsted
odd trousers, in all
sizes from 80 to 48
waist. These are
.! $3.50 value S1.95
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
ntory Sale of Mems Furnishines

Fine Oxford Gray Honeycomb or
ribbed knit Sweater Coats Reg TX
Odd lots 81 Mems %
SweatersESaturday OOO
About 40 Dooem fine Irish linen
handkerchiefs with different styles OF
Initials. These are broken boxes left
over from holiday selling. Regular
Csc, 3sc vaIues-spectAl 10
saturday, at. AS
About 400 hne high grade all silk
four-fp-h7nds- Regular 81 values;
left over from Holiday selling. CO.
special Saturday. VSC
$50 High Grade 2ahakfs-ReGular Il
values. slightly muased from ham
ding during Holiday selling. All
sizes from II tos1 SS~
Special Saturday. 0e~
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

Boys IS and Sc Suits,
Refers and Overcoats at

Norfolk and double-breasted' :
Suits. wool cheviots and blue
serges; sizes to II years.
Sailor-blouse and Russian
Suits, serges and fancy chew
lots; sizes to 10 years.
Overcoets and Refers IN
chinchilla and fancy chevfots;
sizes to IL years.
Convertible long Overcoats:
sizes 10 to II years.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

The Novelty show which opened yes
terday is "some class and is full Of
vaudeville surprises. @
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26
Mems and Young Mems SIS

= We have gone through our stock of finest
where we have only one or two or three of a
them away before inventory. See what extra
overcoats made.
HART SCHAFFNER e MARX $50 genuine
twilled Isaac Carr black English Melton 8I0
HART SCHAFFNER & MARX $40 English short
nap ChinchiIla Overcoats, velvet collar, &S0
silk lined, fly front-now- w
HART SCHAFFNER & MARK $40 English vi
cuna beautiful soft Overcoats lined half satin
cape and half worsted lining QS0
HART SCHAFFNER & MARX $40 soft short She
skirt STYLE doub1e-breasted; the garment for profs
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-26

MARX $40 soft short Shetland overcoats. peal
ed; the garment for professional has that high
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14
DCNAHUE VICTIM
OF CONSPIRACY

That Harry Donahue, a well-llk-
led official with the Pacific Mail Com
pany, and for some time past connect
ed with the liner Mongolia as CHIEF
steward, who mysteriously disappear
led from the vessel on the morning oil
June IS, at point about midway be-
tween Yokohama and Honolulu, was
the victim of conspiracy is generally
conceded by his friends on the coast as
we'll as in this city. .-...<
There are very few acquaintance
of the late Harry Donahue who at any
time since his dropping from sight
have chung to the belief that the
steamship man who has bean in tho
Pacific for the past thirty years, de-
liberately took his own life
A Coast newspaper has this to say:
Harry Donahue was the victim OF a
plot. which he knew the existence or
hut did not fear" These were the
words of Charles DOnahue, an attache
of the city and county hospital, who IS
cousin of the missing steward ana
who. with Elmer Burns, another rcla-
tive, has been putting in time WIN
secret service operatives, searching
the city for men who they believe may
reveal facts that will bear out their
declarations " .'... &c.,. .s..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

King COnstantine's protest to the
civilized world against Bulgarian afro
cities destroys the last hope of those
who believed that Russia would sue
coed in inducing the belligerents to
accept arbitration. The spectators of
the struggle nave been confident
throughout that Servia would prove
amenable to the counsels of modera
ton, in view of the appalling losses
she sustained in ejecting the Bulgar-
iGns from Macedonia, but were less
hopeful that Greece would listen to
reason, as her people and army were
OBVIOUSLY intoxicated by the victories
over the dreaded Bulgarians.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

Serious riOting between OrangCmen
and NatiOnalists- marked the cuIcbra.
ton at Belfast, Ireland. on Saturday
of the anniversary OF the Battle of
the BoyHC. The fighting lasted two
hours and was only Quelled after the
police had charged the mODs repeat-
eddy. Many persons were injured.
Rioting started when a crowd of Ma
tiCnalists attempted to break up the
arrangements parade a general fight
was soon in progress, both sides US
ing clubs and sticks. Many heads
were broken before the police finally
gained the upper hand .~.... X.
arrangement all over Great Rritain
celebrated the anniversary of the bat
tie which resulted in the final over
throw CT the last British Catholic
monarch, James II. 49,. -.
Naturally the greatest dcmonstra-
lions were held in the Province Of
Ulster and in view of the imminence
of the enactment OF the Irish Home
Rule Bill, considerable religious and
partisan bitterness was displayed.
Nationalist Leader John Redmond
warned his followers not to do any
think likely to provoke trouble. and
to prove by their conduct that the
Orangement's fears of religious per
secutiOn when Home Rule became law
are unfOunded. 49,.
The principal Ulster demonstration
was held in Belfast and thousands of
Ereconcilables gathered at Ulster Hail
to hear the Orange leader, Sir Edward
Carson, again declare his undyfng
hostility to Home Rule. =. t..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

A second revolution in China is re-
garded in Toxic today as imminent.
From military source it was learned
that force of 10000 men under Cen
eral Ii Chun is concentrated at Khan
81 to oppose President Yuan Shi Kai.
The situation is believed to be ex-
tremely grave. .... -. . -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

1t was announced yesterday that
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will call
expert advice outside of the navy to
consider the report of the naval eX-
perts- on the conditions at Pearl Har-
Dor and especially on the plan for the
reconstruction of the drydock at that
place. .... -. H.. e.. 1929. l..
This course will be followed before
any decision is reached as TO further
drydock operations in Pearl Harbor
because of the amount of money in
vOlved in making it possible to carry
out the recommendations of the naval
board, it is said. -. ........- ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

The schooner Rex of Gloucester
Mass, has been seized at Liverpool,
Nova Scotia, by the Canadian fishery
cruiser Petrol, for an alleged infrac-
ton of the Canadian customs laws at
CansO, Nova Scotia. The Rex is
charged with landing men at TIE lat
ter port June IS last a guard from
the Petrol has been placed on the
schooner pending Instructions from
Ottawa
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

From the rate of enlistments in the
last few months the navy department
believes, according to an announce
rent just made by Secretary Daniels,
that il is probable the full quota of en-
listed men allowed by law will be
reached before the fleet sails for Eu-
rope next winter. At the same time,
jhc secretary said, the administration
"ould continue the policy of lettering
tho condition of the enlisted men and
iurthcring the advantage offered to
young men in making the navy a ca
reer. ... ~ .>.~. 49,. -. - ri: s..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

The Turkish government sent a
note to the commander OF the Billgar;
ian troops last night demanding
evacuation forthwith of all territory
south of the line running from Enos,
On the Aegean Sea, to Midia, on the
Black Sea; otherwise they will be
driven out by the Turkish troops. =. :
General Izzet Pasha, commander-in
chief of the Turkish army, has left for
the front. The landing of the Greek
troops near Dedeagnaton on the Aege,
an Sea. has caused the Turkish gov
crnment anxiety. Il: L.. .. ..... il. ..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

Mrs. Oscar .Lewisonn, formerly Ed
ma May, who has just returned to
London from America. where she at
tended the funeral of her father, set
at rest all rumors of separation be-
tween herself and her husband today.
She admitted that their home, Gran
bourne Manor, is for sale, but she said
it was because her husband wished to
live at Newmarket. I'LL. .. 49,. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

Secretary Daniels has asked Attor-
ey-general McReynolds if his recent
decision that the army might promote
other officers over Major Beecher b.
Ray, in disregard of the seniority rule,
may be applied to promotions in the
navy. Officers who are counting the
time of their. promotion to be admir-
ais are in CONSERVATION at the pros
pect of younger men being jumped
over their heads. II r.. ~. H.. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

The London Times says that Sir
Archibald Hunter, Governor of Gil
braitar, will resign and will be sue
Ceedcd by Sir Herbert Miles. 49,.
Il will be recalled that few months
ago the governor delivered to a depa-
f&tiCn from the Gibraltar ChaTber OF
commerce a speech in which he crit.
c;Zed the attitude of the chamber to,
ward his own measures CT reform.
These EXPRESSIONS. of opinion created
great indignation among the inhabi-
ANTS and deputation was appointed
to proceed 10 London and lay a memo
rial before the colonial secretary.
\ .nropC sal TO maintain rhe status
quo as to military and naval prepare
tens awcng dispntants during the ner-
iod Of Investigation f~ip'ernaE differ
enCes. constitutes the third and final
proposal in Secretary Bryan's peace
plan. ~..... p.
In m nking that norton of the, proper
prCpOsal public. Secretary Bryan S2i1
that the obliea*i-n TO maintain the
status quo would not be Obligatory in
Jhe event of danger TO either OF the
TWO contracting parties from a thirG
Party. The proposal which he submit-
ted TO the twenty nations which have
accepted his plan in principle as we'll
As 10 the other nineteen na-i1nS net
!et heard from. is as follows: -@-..
Il his government is prepared to
consider the question of maintaiuinp
The status quo. as TO is. military and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

The tradespeople of Windsor have
been complaining for some time of the
serious losses they have been suffer
ing since the state apartments were
closed as precaution against the
militant suffragettes. The king has
therefore issued Instructions that the
castle shall be reopeued tomorrow
Detectives will accompany all visitors
to the palace -. -:-..... -. .'......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

The Pail Mail Gazette says today
that a petitions for: divorce by Mrs.
George CORVALLIS West. formerly
Lady Randolph Spencer" Churchill,
who is a daughter of the late Leonard
Jerome of New York, is 10 be heard by
the district court in few days: On
March Bird she was granted a decree
against her husband for the restitu-
finn of >cnn iIoal. rirhfS -.--.---
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14
OVERNIGHT
. Il. FEDERAL -.
WIRELESS
To the Advertiser

London society is Specializing as to
.the outcome of royal love affair he
tween Prince George of Greece and
the Princess Maude, sister OF Tire
Duchess. OF Fife and daughter OF the
princess royal Iii -: ~" ...>. ..
Princess Maude has always been a
very quiet and submissive girl, and
caused a shock when she spoke up at
luncheon one. day and said :. Mamma
dear, am engaged TO be married. 90
You certainly are not" responded
the princess royal tartly, and She has
maintained that attitude ever since.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

Two agents of the Italian Govern
ment left Rome Saturday for the
United States to take back Paul CharI
ton to stand trial for the murder OF
his wife at Lake Como.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

Threats to blow up the United
States embassy were received in Mex
leo City, Saturday by Ambassador
Henry Lane Wilson in an anonymous
letter 1t was referred to the Next
can foreign Office for investigation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14

Crushing defeat of tho Bulgarian
/ troops at Sores by combined Greek
and Scrvian force VAS claimed in Off
cial dispatches from the front received
at the war office Saturday.. Before
rctrcating from Sores, the Bulgarianf =,
it is charged, subjected POO Greeks, in
GLIDING high churchmen, among them
bishop, to unspcakablc indignities.
and then murdered them. The Greek
commander Of the sixth division dis
inferred a S orc of corpscs to confirm
his charges.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-03-23

section 23-13-14, were dry to 1850
feet and, supposedly. still are drilling.
Newman and Rebold are starting on
the IIopwood, section Hill.
Wipperman, ct al, are shut down
at 1,71O feet on the Keplcy, section
G-15-15, dry to that depth.
Gill, ct al, are building the rig on
the Hampton, section 13-12-13; have
timbers on the ground on the Jemlna
Jones, section 14-14-13; and have a
location still, on the Smith, section
30-14-13.
Russell, ct al, on the Dicey McNac,
section 21-11-lO, still is location, ac-
cordng to the best obtainable inror-
nation.
Newman, ct al, have timbers on
the ground for the test on the Mar
shall farm, section 35-15-12.
The Bristow Oil company is drill
ing at $50 feet on the Sarah Tiger
farm, section S-15-9. This is the No g
No. /, drilled several months ago
showed for O small well.
Around Bristow not much drilling
is going on. A. j. Yoke is started on
the Sylvester Johnson, section 36-l6-9.
The Worlds report that Mr.. Yoke was
drilling on the Alex Charles, south
west, same section, was wrong. This
Is merely location.
Down in 11-14, l.. b. Owens is
started on the Martin Daniel, section
9-11-14.
Logan and Jones have abandoned
their test on the Ned Toskey, section
17-12-13, which was drowned out by
salt water at 2,047 feet.
Morgan, ct al. are starting an the
Frank Lakowski, section 23-1l-1S
southeast corner Of the southwest OF
the southwest.
other operations in southern terri
tory, more closely confined to the
production, will be found under the
heading "okmulgee and South"
Lockard, ct al, on the Tula Wallace
section 1914, is mixed up in con-
flicting reports. One is that the test
Is dry below 1000 feet 1t was I'M
possible last night to get the correct
Information.
The Alma Oil company's test on the
Sartin, section 20-15-14, still is rig.
Timbers are on the ground for a
test near the center OF section 1913.
which is credited to Joplin, Mo-. pro-
moters.
The Imp Oil company has a 'oca-
tlon on the c. ]. Kenyon farm. south
west quarter, section 20-17-1I.
The Warren and Test OIL companies
are said to have started drilling a joint
test in section 1912.
p. G. Walkers No. l, Jack Hawkins.
section 14-15-15. got 100000 Of gas
at 500 feet and shut down Tuesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-03-23

Eighty acres in fee in heart of Flat
Rock field. with four ten barrel wells
all over a year old-and one well
drilling. and the whole tract to be
drilled at once by lessees; new wells
come in at so to 10 barrels; every foot
tillable bottom land, good buildings
and forty cultivated; just three miles
from Tulsa; price $3.50 per acre. A
rich royalty proposition. Greer In
vestment company. 226 Iowa building;
Phone 2150.