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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
SHAKY
Kansas Senator Refuses to Be
Bound by the Caucus.
Is at Home Talking 1t Over
With His Constituents.

Washington, July 5.-After three
months of lingering, Democratic
tariff revision at last is on the ways for
launching, in the shape of the complet-
ed Underwood Simmons bill. While
there is every indication that this
measure will go through to final pas
sa ge, it cannot be denied that the lead
ers in charge would be in better
frame of mind if this legislation were
an accomplished fact.
The detection of Senator Hitchcock
of Nebraska, has had. a depressing eff
feet. regardless of the assurances un-
derstood to have been given on behalf
of that senator that he did not intend
to bolt the bill. He will not be bound
by the rule adopted. Neither will Sen
ator Thompson of Kansas be bound by
this resolution of the caucus. Senator
Thompson left for his home, Garden
City, several days ago, to deliver
Fourth of July speech.
sip of the day that Senator Thompson
had gone home to confer with his con-
stituents on the question of free sugar
He voted against placing that on the
free list in the caucus. The largest
beet sugar factory in Kansas is located
at Garden City and Senator Thompson
frankly told the caucus had it been
known the party stood for free sugar
he could not have been elected SEN
ator Thompson will not return to
Washington until Monday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
WlNCHELL To U. P.

New York, July 5.-B. l.. Winchell,
formerly president of the ST. Louis &c
San Francisco railroad and latterly re-
ceiyer for the system, a position which
he resigned yesterday, has been ap-
Dointed director of traffic of the Union
Pacific railway. Announcement of his
appointment was made here today. l..
+ Spencer was formerly director of
traffic of the Union Pacific Southern
pacific systems, but the dissolution pro-
ceedings necessitated his resigning from
one of the roads, and he assumed ths
position for the Southern Pacific only.
This left the Union Pacific vacanc-
which Mr.. Winchel now fills.
Mr.. WinchelPs appointment is effec-
tive July 15. His headquarters will lie
IN Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

The following opinions were hand 20
down today by the supreme court:
BY JOHNSTON, c. ].
Carrie ]. Bond, ct al, appellants Vs.
The Bankers Life Association of les
Moines, Ia., appellee; appeal from Mar
ion county. Affirmed. Porter j. noe
sitting)
S E. Keener, appellant VS.. Robert
Lloyd, executor, etc, appellee; appeal
from Clay county. Reversed and re-
manded for a new trial
Sallie c. Singer, appellant vs. ):
Luther Taylor. ct al, appellees; appeal
from Crawford county. Affirmed
Kepple Disny, appellee VS.. Michael
Lang, ct ali, appellants, appeal from
Ellis county. Reversed and renamed
for a new trial.
Charles NJ. Wilson, ct al, appelleCs
vs. The German-American Insurance
c., appellant; appeal from Shawnee
county (first division, affirmed.)
Thomas z. Leonard, appellee VS.. J9nn
Hartzler, ct al, appellants; appeal from
Sherman county. Affirmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
A NIGHT OF RIOT
Johannesburg Strikers and
Police Fight in Dark.
Shooting, Crashing Windows
and Rushing AmbuIances.

johannesburg, July 5.-Martial law
was proclaimed by the British au-
thoritles here today although by noon
the city had become quiet and no fur
ther firing was audible. The utmost
activity prevails at police headquar-
ters where many citizens have been
sworn in as special constables, and
provided with rifles and fifty rounds
of ball cartridges.
johannesburg, South Africa, July 5.
Bloody riots, connected with the
general strike of the gold miners on
four civilians and the wounding of so
others in fight yesterday between the
strikers and the troops continued
throughout the night.
At midnight a mob looted gun
smiths store and firing became gem
eral. Squads of calvary with drawn
swords patroIled all the streets, fire.
quently charging and scattering
groups of roiterS who constantly COL
lected again to loot the stores and to
destroy the electric lamps, the light
from which helped the troops discover
the disturbers wherea bouts, firing was
inceSSant for hours after midnight in
the riot area and many further cas-
ualties occurred. but it was impossible
to obtain actual details. There we're
repeated calvary charges accompan-
led by the crashing of windows, shout
ing and wild confusion and the rush
ing hither and thither of excited
crowds All this took place in vir-
tual darkness during which the con-
slant fitting to and fro of ambulances
and Red Cross attendants created the
impression that very serious incidents
were occurring. 1t was easily possible,
therefore, under the circumstances to
exaggerate the number of casualties
and the damage done.
The police and troops showed great
restraint throughout the affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
Hundred and Eighty Thousand
Men in Deadly Conflict.
FIGHTING AREA FIFTY MILES
Hundred Thousand BuIgarians
Oppose $4,000 Greeks.
Greeks Enticed From FOrtifica-
tions to Open Ground.

Vienna, July 5.-Desperate fighting
has been in progress between the Bull
garians and ServiaEs since yesterday
near Veles, Koprili, according to tho
Sofia correspondent of the Neue Freie
Presse. He says the Bulgarian troops
repulsed the Servian southern wing
with heavy losses and expect to occupy
VeleS shortly. The same correspond
ent telegraphS that a great battle ex-
tending over an area of so miles is be-
ing fought north of Saloniki, where S0,-
600 Greeks are opposed to 100000 Bull
garians. They had made a number
of minor attacks since last Monday
with the object of inducing the Greeks
to take the 'ffensive.
The bait was taken and the battle
was begun. The result is expected 20
be a deciding factor in the Greek and
Bulgarian campaign. The strategy or
the Bulgarian commanders forced the
Greeks to abandon several fortified po-
sitions near Salonil1i, Langasa lake.
and Beshik lake. The Greeks are now
threatened by an outfianking attack
irg from the south of Tahynos lake
Greeks Take Important Point.
Saloniki, July 5.-The Greek troops
today captured from the Bulgarians
the small town of Lahana on the rail-
road from Saloniki to Series. 1t is
cOnSlOereQ the most important POSI-
ton in the vicinity and the key to
Series, which lies about 20 miles to
the northeast. The losses on both
sides were considerable.
Turkey to Take Advantage.
Constantinople, July 5.-The Otto
man government has not decided what
action it will take in view of the Balk-
an situation, but the opinion prevails
here that Turkey will not allow the
opportunity to escape of obtaining
some material of moral benefit from
the clash between the Balkan allies
Turkeys Unofficial Promise.
Vienna, July Sit is announced
here from an unofficial source that
Turkey has agreed to remain neutral
in the Balkan conflict in return for
the concession made by Bulgaria in
connection with the war indemnity.
Take Many Prisoners.
Belgrade, July bulgarian troops
have attacked Zayetchar, Servian
frontier town, according to reports
Just received here. A serious engage
ment is expected during the day.
The newspapers state the Bulgarian
troops have been driven from the
fortified positions they had taken up
on the left banks of the rivers Brega-
Iinitza and Zhelenitza after their first
defeats and numbers of prisoners
were taken by the Servians.
The Bulgarian attack on Zayetchar
was repulsed after a severe battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
HAND TO HAND'IN OTHER WAYS B
Greeks and Bulgarians Fight
Mid Encircling Flames.
In Smoke of Burning City Men
in Deadly BayOnet Charge.

New York. July 5.-A graphic story
of the battle between the BuIgarians
and Greeks at Kilkish, twenty-five
miles o the north of Salonilxi, was re-
ceived by the Greek daily paper At
lantis direct from Saloniki. 1t said:
The battle between the Bulgarians
and Greeks at Kilkish ended at 10
o'clock in the morning of July 4, in the
complete defeat of the Bulgarians, af-
ter a severe bombardment of the town
by the Greeks, who carried the place
at the point of the bayonet. More than
sixty cannon was captured
K1lkish was almost completely de-
stroyed by fire before the Bulgarians
fled
THE battle in front of Kilkish was
more important than any of those
fought by the allies in the campaign
between Turkey and the Balkan states.
The Bulgarians. who were much super
for in numbers. had surrounded the
town with defensive works and
trenches.
THE Greek infantry received orders
to advance by short rushes so as to
render inefficacious the marking of the
distances by the Bulgarian artillery.
BY eleven o'clock the Bulgarians
had started a great conflagration along
their front for distance of over two
miles in order to hide the movements
of their army.
"The Greek light infantry in their
kits, however, dashed forward, darted
through the circle of flames and
brought about the complete demorali-
Zation of the Bulgarian troops. The
Greek infantry, with their bayonetss
fixed. arrived within thirty feet of
the Bulgarian trenches.
"Then ensued a wild spectacle,
Greeks and Bulgarians being mixed
together in a furious hand to hand
fight.
cat 5 o'clock on Friday morning the
Bulgarian lines had been pierced, but
one on the heights around Kilkish still
held out. 1t was occupied by a COM
pany of Bulgarians.
THE Greek light infantry dashed
up the side of the hill to dislodge them
and came into close contact which
ended by the Bulgarians abandoning
their munitions and wounded, and fly
ing in disorder toward Deiraihudeirai,
farther north, with the Greek troops
pursuing them without pity. The
trenches at Kilkish were filled with
dead.
'It is said the Bulgarian troops,
when they abandoned the town and
villages, devastated them after massa-
cring the women and children in q
barbarouS manner"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
FOUR BALLOONS UP.
Two Are Reported Drifting Well To-
ward Canada.

ward Canada.
Kansas City, July 5.-Four of the
balloons in the national elimination
race that started from here yesterday
still were in the air and sailing north
east somewhere over Michigan and
Indiana at noon today, according to
the best information that could be
CLEANED from scant reports reaching
the headquarters of the Kansas City
Aero club. The local United States
weather observer said the winds today
should carry the bags directly over
the great lakes into Canada.
During the forenoon unknown
balloons, believed contestants in the
National race were sighted at Benton
Harbor, Michigan. and South Bend
Indiana. the Goodyear of Akron Ohio,
was reported passing Galena, Illinois,
early today and shortly afterward the
crew of the Kansas City Post, sent
an "alls well'' message from Joliet,
Illinois. The other two bags, the Mil
lion Popula ton club of st. Louis, and
the Kansas City, II, had not been
heard from since late last night but
were believed to be following the same
general direction as the two reported
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
Vain ARE THE WINDS.
Fail to Check the Rise of the Mercury
Today.

A ten mile breeze from the northeast
this morning failed to check the soaring
mercury. At 2:30 o'clock the thermom-
eter registered go degrees and the quick
silver was still on the climb. The weather
man is allowed his Saturday afternoons
off in July, August and September through
an order handed out two years ago by
President Taft no further figures were
avaiIabl
There is no relief from the heat in sight
and what is worse the forecaster at
Washington has given up his attempt to
bring on a thunder storm. He tried it
in his forecasts for two days and failed.
Sunday is expected to be hot and gen
orally fair, but tonight will probably be
slightly more comfortable than Friday
heat for this year.
The heat record for Topeka was broken
two years ago today when the maximum
temperature was 107 degrees.
readipPS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
BACHELOR IS BAD
Three Criminals Unmarried to
Every One Welded.
But Married Men Lead in
Attempting Suicide.

New York, July 5.-Bachelor crinii-
nails outnumber the married ones in
this city in the ratio of nearly 8 to l.,
as is shown in the annual report of
chief clerk of the district attorneys
office. There were 1854 convictions of
unmarried men and 7S9 convictions of
married men in the last year. OF the
women convicted, Sc were married and
100 single. A classification of The
crimes shows that the married man is
in the minority in practically every
crime except attempted suicide. OF
the total number of convictions, S%3
were for second soffenSeS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
Dentistry Board Adjourns.

The examinations given by the state
board of dentistry closed this afternoon,
after a session of one week. There were
IS taking the examinations, which con-
sisted mainly of practical work under the
supervision of the members of the board.
The examinations We're held at the Ma
tional hotel and considerable interest is
being manifested as to what the final
grades will be. These grades will not be
completed for several weeks. Two of the
students are colored. Many of the dele
gates are going to Kansas City next week
to the national convention of dentists
which begins Tuesday. DR.. Hetrick, one
of the members of the state board, is
president of the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
HOOT DYING WOUNDED.
Three Deep in Wagons Paraded
Through Belgrade Streets.

London, July 5.-A disgraceful incf-
dent marked the arrival at Belgrade
today of 1884 Bulgarian prisoners of
war, according to a special dispatch
from the Servian capital. The prison.
ers were marched through the streets
in the presence of immense crowds of
Servians, who closed in cheering wild
ly at the rear of wagons loaded with
wounded lying three deep, many of
them apparently dying. Even this did
not stop the enthusiastic outburst of
the mob, and the correspondent adds
that peace between the two nations is
impossible after this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
WIND FOLLOWS HEAT.
Buildings Wrecked at OgaIlah and
Crops Damaged.

Ellis Kan, July 5.-A high wind
struck Ogallah, small town west OF
here. last night completely wrecking
a grain office and blowing over a num-
Der of barns and smaller buildings
and windmills. A hard rain. lasting
oniv a few minutes, accompanied the
wind and was followed by thunder
showers today.
Last nights wind was preceded by
the hottest day of the year in this
section. Hot winds blew all day yes
terday damaging corn and other
crops vet unharvested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
NO INTERVENTION.
Powers VIII Let Balkan States Fight
it Out.

London, July 5--Although no ex-
change of views has taken place be-
stood there will be no Intervention in
the Balkan conflict and that the belli-
gerents will be left to fight out their
quarrel, as was the case during the re-
cent Turkish war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05

for its summer vacation. the presi-
Dental case was brought to its atten-
ton and the court justices were kept
in Topeka during July and August to
guess on the many questions raised In
the political legal battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05

Senator Ollie James of Kentucky
has announced that he will fight to
the finish for free cattle and free
meat. "I am for free cattle and meat
and shall go the limit to get it, he
recently declared. Because some
countries levy a tax on the imports
of the American beef trust, why
should we, in retaliation, starve the
people of the United States? favor
ed free meat and free cattle in the
cam paign last fall, and I intend to do
all 1 can to put them in the tariff
now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
FLAG DISSERTATIONS.
Hcw to Make Amends to Mexico With
out Recognition.

washington, July 5.-Two Incidents
involving desecration of national hags,
which marked celebrations yesterday,
are expected to form the subject CT
complaints to the state department,
though so far nothing has been heard
from them The affair at Winnipeg,
involving the tranlpling of an Amerlc An
flag at a British parade probably IAN
not be made the basis OF an ofhciGi
protest for the reason that interna-
tlonal law does not guarantee the pro-
lection of flags of a foreign country
except where they are displayed over
official buildings.
In the Tucson, Ariz.. incident. how
ever where the flag over the Mexican
consulate was torn down, the state de-
partment probably will feel obliged to
request the local authorities to make
a proper apology and amends to the
Mexican consul if that can be don"
without involving any official recosn :
ton of the Huerta government Whlch
appears to be the great apprehension
of the state department at this juno
ture.
Stole Paraguay Flag.
San Francisco, July 5.-The national
ensign Of Paraguay was cut yesterday
from its staff on the roof of the resi-
dence OF Estorjie Calderon. consul gen
eral for Paraguay in this city during
his absence. Consul Calderon had betn
from two men who demanded that the
flag be lowered. Foreign flags dom
go on the Fourth of July" they saul
The consul endeavored to explain that
he had hoisted it in honor of the Uni
ted States, but they left unconvinced
Later a housemaid heard noise oil
the roof and saw man hurrylng away
with the flag.
Youthful Patriots Blamed.
Tucson, July 5.-The hauling down
yesterday of the Mexican flag flying
over the consulate of Alexandra Aims
lie. was made today the subject of re-
port to the Mexican embassy at wash
ingtcn. Consul Airslie also made
formal protest to Mayor Huffman
Prominent Mexican residents here arc
formulating a protest to be sent to The
state department at Washington.
On the morning of the Fourth, the
Mexican flag was removed and til :
American banner hoisted in its place.
1t was said today that small boys made
the exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
TODAY'S GAMES.
Western.

Western.
Topeka at st. Joseph, clear.
Des Moines at Denver, clear.
Sioux City at Lincoln, clear.
Omaha at Wichita, clear.
Association.
Cincinnati at Chicago, clear.
ST. Louis at Pittsburg, clear.
New York at Brooklyn, clear.
Boston at Philadelphia, clear.
National.
Chicago at Cleveland, cloudy.
Detroit at st. Louis, clear.
Washington at New York, clear.
Philadelphia at Boston, clear.
American.
Indianapolis at Columbus,
cloudy.
Toledo at Louisville, clear.
Milwaukee at Kansas City,
clear.
ST. Paul at Minneapolis, cloudy.
L Il - n - Il 4 4 Z, - d Il - - q . - .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-05
Youthful Patriots Blamed.

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler to-
aiChf
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-22
AEROPLANE STABILITY.

The assurances from France that the
problem Of attaining stability for aero
planes has been solved, is the most inn
portant announcement in aerial flight
that has been made for a long time.
The critical peril Of aerial navigation
thus far has been the lack of
any means of securing the equipoise
Of the aeroplane. But some time ago
a statement was made that this prob
lem bad been solved in France; and
now General Hirschaucr, head OF the
French Army Aviation Department, is
reported TO have tested the invention
by Moreau and found it completely sat.
isfactory.
The principle Of the invention, as
we see explained in the Springfield
(Mass.) Republican, is the placing of
the aviator in basket below his ma
chine. His weight acts ss pendu-
lum which automatically moves levers
and trims the planes in such way as
to restore balance at any time that
this balance is disturbed, A recent
test is described where the inventor,
with passenger, made flight of
thirty-five minutes in a forty-three.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-22

sion. And the courts expressly rule
that he is entitled to admission.
There would appear to be something
back OF this whole Castro business that
has not tcen explained; for IT is not
TO be supposed that Secretary Nagel
is either so ignorant Of the law as
to really rest upon the dictum that ht
has given, OF that he actually believes
Castro ought TO be excluded on any
showing that has been made against
him If it is merely an attempt 10
please the present government of Ven
ezuela, il is au attempt that Is un'
worthy. and if carried out is clearly
unjust to Castro. Worst Of all. 1T Il
position that cannot be maintained
and that makes the United States OF
fic;aldom not only ridiculous but yin
dictive. 1t puts them in position OF
being used by some influence that l'
not disclosed, TO the injury Of Castro
and to the disregard of the common
PRINCIPLES of law and Justice,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-22

lie moneys by Mr.. Jewkes, as al
nounced, there would have been no
need for any legislation. But since 1t
appears that this arrangement has not
been made, it is high time that the
Legislature dug up that bill aud framed
1t in such manner AS to require the
Treasurer to deposit the State moneys
in banks that will agee to pay interest
on daily balances, precisely as has been
arranged in behalf of this city
We see no occasion for hilarity at
the failure of Mr.. Jewkcs's first an
pounccment, if, indeed, that failure Is
moro than temporary. II it is merely
temporary, then we would still advise
the Legislature TO bring forward the
bill so as to take no chances on a fail
ure of the State TO get interest on it;
surplus money deposited in the banks
This is clearly in the interest of Tho
taxpayer and it is in direct accord Will
u Just public demand
The probability is that if all the diff
ferent State credit accounts, includiu;
the money in the hands Of the Stat,
Land Board, are reckoued in, tho Stat
would have an average Of close upol
| $2,000,000 balance in the banks all tb
time. That would mean $4,000 a yea
revenue to the State, provided th
State could get two per cent on dali,
balances, as tho city gets on its dali.
balances; and $4,000 a year i8 by n
means q negligable gum when we Sc
the vast chasm that gapes betwee
the demand on the State treasury an
the resources Of that treasury TO NEE
tho demands as made.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-22

mile wind, not touching q lever, except
for ascending and alighting.
Rene Quintor, President of the
French National Aerial League, is
quoted as saying that the problem OF
stability has been solved, and that
''the aeroplane can be made as safe
as ship Moreau, the inventor. is
the father of six children and he has
been earning a living by soliciting or
ders for printing For six years he
has been devoting sll tho money that
he could lay aside for the purpose Of
experimenting IN the line Of his iDven'
ton. If he has, in fact, succeeded, as
the report Is, he has conferred a boon
upon aviation which ought to secure
him abundant wealth, and fame cor
responding to that Of other inventors
OF useful and safe appliances that are
Of commanding Importance to mankind
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-22
BRISToW AN EXTREMIST.

Senator Bristow of Kansas is not
winning laurels by his attitude on the
various questions that come before the
Senate. He especially fell IN the esti-
nation even of the Progressives when
in the consideration in tho Senate OF
the one-term Presidential resolution, he
urged that a clause be incorporated al
lowing Of the recall Of the President
of the United States al the end of two
years, OF in the middle OF his term.
The utter impracticability of this sort
Of thing as applied TO the country at
large does not seem TO have strucl;