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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
JOHNNY FOE PROMOTED.
Former Princeton Football Player
Now q British Orderly.

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Now a British Orderly.
Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 25.-Johnny
Poe. famous ex-Princeton football
player and soldier Of fortune. who re-
Gently enlisted in the British army.
has been promoted and Is now an or
derby for q colonel. His mother, Mrs.
John p. Poe, has just received a let
ter from Johnny. He writes that he
is in the 112th battery of the heavy
brigade, Royal Garrison artillery, and
says:
Our battery has been in action for
the last five or six days 1 am one of
the coloneTs orderlies. SO ride around
from one battery to another. We bill
let in houses and barns. and thus far
we have had plenty to eat and a good
place to sleep. The heavy brigade
fights away back from the infantry.
have had a few shells burst near me.
and in most cases was well under
cover Shrapnel shells have an un-
pleasant sound as they go by.
I'VE were given a splendid recep-
ton by the natives when we first ar
rived. There were plenty of fruit. ci-
gars, cigarttes, crackers, beer and
chocolates given US. In one town the
monks gave us beer.
Seldom do We see a newspaper.
When l was working 1 never forgot
the day of the week or month, but
here I am often far off In BOTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
Taylor Is New Baker Captair

Baldwin, Kan, Nov. 25.-At a meet
ing of the 'B" men Tuesday after
noon, Ralph Taylor was chosen cap
tain Of the Baker university football
team for the season of 1915. TAYLOR
,weiens ZIG pounds and has been at
left tackle all this season. He was
picked for all-Illinois team last wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
WITH THE BOXERS.
Freddie Welsh Picks Up $4,000 in
Only Five Weeks.

New York, Nov. 25.-When Fred
die Welsh boxes Young Shugrue at
Madison Square Garden December 2
the worlds lightweight champion will
have earned 1000 within five weeks.
This is a remarkable feat for a cham
pion and has never been eQualed by
a title holder Of the prize ring. Welsh
has not picked his opponents since
winning the title and has met all
corners, one after the other. After
boxing Shugrue Welsh will have met
more men in the ring since becoming
champion than Willie Richie did dur
ing his career as champion over a
year and a half. Up to date Welsh,
after arriving from London with the
title, has boxed Matty Baldwin, Ad
Wolgast, Charley White and Jimmy
Duffy.
Wants Clabby Bout.
Chicago, Nov. 25.-Eddie McGoorty
arrived here from Oshkosh, Wis,
Tuesday and announced that he was
cunning for Jimmy Clabby. Jim Null
lin, Eddie's manager, said:
I'VE want Clabby for Milwaukee in
January. McGoorty is as much a
middleweight champion as Clabby and
they ought to get together. We arc
doing everything we can to land the
match.
"McGoorty and Clabby have fought
three tunes. ne HISI time lnGy met
the papers in Butte, where the fight
took place, gave the decision to Ed
die. The second occasion was a six
round no decision affair in Denver.
The third session was in Australia and
went to Clabby on a foul. Now we
want them to fight 1t out"
McGoorty is to meet Young Ahearn
in New York either December or
10. He will start working at Forbes
gym today.
Joe Mandot will begin training at
O'Connelrs Thursday. He Is to meet
Johnny Kilbane at Akron, Ohio, on
December Z. 1t will be a no decision
affair, twelve rounds, 1913 pounds ring
side.
Baldwin /. Out.
New York, r v. 25.-Matty Bald
win, the veteran lightweight boxer of
Boston, may have fought his last bat
tie in the roped arena He was seri-
ously injured in an automobile acct
dent in Boston on Sunday. 1t is be-
lieved that he broke two or more of
his ribs and that the splintered bones
pierced his lung. An X-ray examina-
tion will be made to determine the ex-
tent of his injuries.
The physicians who attended him
agree that It will be q long time be-
fore he will be In condition to box
again and It = . matter Of doubt IL
he Vim evar raGA1n his former eject
fUIl7Gl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
eosqSz19gG118.
(By Clux..

In this column Tuesday feeble en-
deavor was made to spin q few tears over
the football heroes who WIN never again
fight for the gridiron honor of Old Icha-
bod. But as today is set aside for re-
joicing over the victory that 10 to be at
Manhattan this afternoon II IL In keeping
with the conventionalities to dam up the
sob streams as much as possible and turn
on a full flow OF sunshine. Hence the
following facts and fancies about this
years freshmen football heroes this
have stuck the season out and from
whom next years new players win be
chosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
AGAINST HIS SISTER.
Brother of Mrs. Patton Is State Wit
ness In Murder Trial.

Wichita, Kan, Nov 25.-When the
trial Of Mrs. Grace Patton. accused OF
the murder of her husband year ago.
opened in district court Tuesday,
Martin Van Gundy. her 2O-year-old
brother, took the stand as chief wit
ness for the state. Van Gundy re-
peated the story he had told at the
preliminary hearing-that his sister
shortly before the death of Patton Of
fered him 500 to kill her husband.
adding that if he refused she would
commit the crime herself.
When during cross-examination ne
was asked If he had not recently told
Mrs. Patton he was sorry he had lied
at the preliminary hearing, he shout
ed: II want to say that 1 am here to
say that story is a lie.'
At this point court was adjourned
until tOday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
SELL SPEED ANIMALS.

TOpekan Is AuctiOnecr for HeringtOn
Horse Sales Company Tuesday.
Herington. Kan, Nov. 25.-The
HeringtOn Horse Sales company held
it's first annual auction Tuesday. Sew
eral fast horses were among the num-
Der. Charley A. c., 2:O7H, and 70
lock, 2:O514, were included.
PAGERS, trotting horses, polo and
driving ponies were offered for sale.
]. S. Sparks. Marshall. Mo-, and o. p.
Updegraff. Topeka, Kan, were the
auctioneers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
sPRINGsTEAD LEADS ALL.
Good Scores Made at the Topeka Rifle
Club Weekly Shoot.

Good Scores Made ut the Topeka Rifle
Club Weekly Shoot.
Col. Jerry Springstead carried off
first honors in opensight shooting with
a score Of 223 in q possible $50 at the
Topeka Rifle club shoot Tuesday
night.
The scores made follows: Spring.
stead, 223: c. C. Trimmer. 221; E. s.
Moser, 220: H. b. Howard, Els;
Joseph Ponte, I'll; A. w. Mason, 211:
J. r. Leverage. 2O8; Nels Segar, 2O6;
Hubert Howard, EOS.
]. Ponte and AL Mason shot off their
tie with the following score: J. Ponte,
228; Al Mason, 208. The tie Mr.
Ponte had with Mr.. Trimmer last
week was shot off in favor of Ponte
instead Of Trimmer. as was erroneous
ly reported. The next official shoot
will be Saturday evening. No prac-
tice will be held Thursday night
WELSH BREAKS HAND.
Light Weight Champion Wins Fight
With Broken Nit Tuesday Might.
Boston, Mass. Nov. 25.-Freddfe
Welsh. lightweight champion, defeat
ed Fred Yelle Of Taunton Tuesday
night IN twelve round bout
Ye11e md = altGht 1eaA IN the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
To Help the Poor BeIgians.

Garden City. Kan. Nov. 25.-Ffrst
steps have been taken in this place to
secure aid for the Belgian sufferers.
dist church committees were appoint
ed and the county divided into districts
with a view to collecting food stuffs
and cash for these unfortunate people.
A generous response Is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
Norton Buys n on Of FYour.

Norton. Kan, Nov. 25."At meet
ing of Norton citizens nearly $500 was
subscribed for the relief of the Bel
gian sufferers. With contributions
from other parts of the county, this
fnsures a car Of flour which has al
ready been purchased and will be sent
forward at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25
Organixc MOtOrcycle Club.

Junction City. Kan. Nov. 25.-The
motorcycle owners of the city and
county will form an organization, and
are planning for a series of long Sum-
day runs. Last Sunday run was
made to Topeka. The club will make
= trap to- Salina soon. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-25

Wee80OW0 0oUouOoSeK
find relaxation and con,pIefe
enjoyment II Tuxedo. Aso meme
steodier anda suue jne. sIoso bum
ing tobacco. Easily my aoosiie. .
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Mexico City Denies
Gen. Huerta Is W
Reports That Dictator Is Sick Are Declared to Be
Unfoundcd-Sunday Spent Quietly by Resi-
dents in CapitaI-l2OOO at Bull Fight
for Beginners.

MEXICO CITY, May 1S-Stores circulated at Vera
Cruz and in the United States that Huerta in i'll health
are absolutely without foundation
Sunday passed quietly and uneventfully here. The
fine morning weather invited many out into the country
and, though in the afternoon the sky overcast and tenn
pcature chilly about 600 persons attended bull fight
given by beginners in the art.
The influx of wounded from the front has presented
serious problem. Hospitals overcrowded. Most of
the in woeul condition. their wounds having be-
come infected through lack of sanitary provisions.
Huera continues to move about the cafes and shows
little affected by the strain under which he has been labor
ing. The people in dread of advance upon the city
By Zapata and his bandits although there is evidence
that such movement is imminent.
The papers in the city continue to publish stories of
excesses and outages committed by the Americans at Vera
Cruz Sodom and Gomorrah are declared to have been
sDoess towns compared with what the Americans have
made of Vera Cruz.
No word of the fall of Tampico has been published
III the capital and the impression still prevails there that
the Americans lost 500 in the taking of Vera Cruz
and were crippled that they could not advance further
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
CAPITAL BANKERS
MEET At RICHMOND

RICHMOND. Va. May lS.-At con-
ference held at the Jefferson Hotel this
morning representatives of fourteen OF
the fifteen banking institutions OF
Washington which are to become mem
bers of the Federal reserve bank OF
Richmond determined to work harmo-
niously and as a unit in their effort
to have a Washington banker placed
upon the directorate of the regional
bank
The selection of the individual whom
the Washingtonian will indorse. how
ever, was postponed Tor determine
ton at a later meeting. The support
ers OF both Cuno III. Rudolph and
Tucker X. Sands, the candidates over
whom the bankers split at recent
meeting in their home city are still
working in an effort to line up support
for their respective champions. but the
outlook for a compromise, or the in
PRODUCTION of a dark horse" is said
to be much brighter than when the
Washington delegation left that city.
Talk is still 10 be heard. however.
Il the effect that both Mr.. Randolph
and Mr.. SANDS will be nominated when
the electors have been chosen by the
directorates of the individual member
banks located in Washington. Some
they will insist that their candidate
be nut forward whether he have ma
iority or minority of the Warrington
votes. and depend for his success upon
his ability to rally strength from other
sctions of the Fifth reserve district
This attitude appears TO be partcu-
I.riv strong among Mr. Sands sup
porters. dut. it is said. TO the fact
that he has a large personal acqualnt-
ance among bankers throughout 'he
South. ,.,
The Washington bankers IA assembled nInoLsi
here today to take part III 'he sSTerd
number banks of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Richmond. 4 B KeH OF
Charleston, $. G, was seiec'eu DE- GUAR
mar of the meeting. ..
The business before the conference IS
to determin the manner or Selecn3n or
electors by the several banks and the
method of nominating and lectins the
directors Of the reserve banks. prac-
ticaIIv every bank in the nth district
Vas represented when the meeting was
called to order.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
TOHOLD CASE IN RESERVE.

Notwithstanding the warlike character
of the note sent the Mexican dictator, il
is understood that this Government will
not let that incident interfere with any
prospect OF settlement of the Mexican
situation through mediation. The Parks
case of complaint will be held n re-
serve as a ground for action in the
event OF failure Of the Niagara Falls
conferences.
Another largo of German arms and
ammunition consigned to General HGerta
vas due at Puerto Mexico today. II is
the consignment sent on the German
liner Pavarian. II was not expected,
however. that the munitions would be
landed. The agents of the line have
assured the State Department that they
are to be returned to Hamburg. The
assurance has been accepted at its face
value. although Admira! Badger is eX-
pected to keep track OF the Bavarian
during the time she is in the Puerto
Mexico harbor. because OF the presence
there of the two Huerta Sunboats that
fled from Tampico.
Meanwhile preparations for the me-
dia ton conferences in Niagara Falls
continue. The American commission
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
King Thanks
Wilson for Fluctuations

President Wilson this morning re-
'eIsed from Haakon VII. King 4 Nor
ay. the following cablegram. thanking
The President for th- Iatter's eyr,res-
lions Of good viii on the occasion of
Noway's independence day celebration
esterday:
i thank your EXcellency very rpuch
-r YOUR very kind telegram. which nv
T"ople appreciate VeTy much, AS W.
ave so many Norwegians who are nov.
God American subjects, at the same
me not forgetting the old Mother
nUntrE. HAAKON p "
The Presidents cablegram Of congrat-
alton was as follows.
In the name Of the Government anc
Doople OF the United States | extend
0 Nocr Majesty sincere felicitatiors on
1c Centennial being celebrated TODAY
~ Norway. The Government OF thz
nlted States is keenly sensible OF the
ordial feeling harbored in your en-
ghtened and progressive country to-
ard the United States. and, assuring
Gu Of the desire and aim of this Cow
Tnfnent 10 reciprOCate and foster that
ceiling, l avail myself Of the oppor-
unity to renew 10 Your Majest-- my
j."rsOnal good wishes for your cont;nuet.
,llsre and happiness
WOODROW WILSON
President of the Cnited IStales. -
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
TRUNDLE TOLD TO
CITE FACTS ONLY
Congressman Thomson, Of Probe
Committee in Health Dept.
Case, Checks Witness.

That an airing of any III feeling be-
tween A. S. Trundle and officers OF the
District Health Department will not
take any further time of the House
subcommittee hearing the charges OF
mismanagcment against the District
Health Department, was made CLAIM
today when Congressman Thompson de-
manded thai Mr. Trundle confine him-
eelf to facts and cease arguing.
You have been on the stand three
days." said Congressman Thompson.
"and confess I am hszy in my mind
about the facts. There evidently IA
feeling between you and tho Health
Department. but VIC can not spend time
investigating the merits of thar We
must have facts"
Mr. Trundle charged that Dr. Wood
ward. head OF the department, had
made wilful misststements of facts or
statements that mathamatically were
not So in referring to rubercoIin cat
tie in the district.
MI. Trundle, who was the only Wit
ness heard today, took up the latter
portion of eleven specific Charges OF
incompetelcy against Health Officer
WOODWARD He declared that at pres
ent the city Is getting the poorest quail
read numerous explanations made bv
DIT. woodward with reference to the
assumption that the killing of tubercuIin
cattle IS not an economic burden.
DR.. Joseph j. Kinyoun and DIR. 7,
Lynch. OF the Health Department, and
a number of milk dealers win be called
by the subcommittee for testimony to-
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
SUFFRAG|STS ASK
FOR SPECIAL RULE
Maryland Delegation Told by
Chairman Henry That Cau-
Gus Is Supreme.

Congressional legislation is absolutely
controlled by the Democratic caucus,
according to a statement attributed TO
Chairman Henry of the House Commit
tee on Rules today by thirteen members
Of the Just Government League. suf-
frage organization Of Maryland.
These women descended in force Upon
Chairman Henry and demanded his sup
port of a special rule to permit the
consideration of the suffrage measure
at this session.
Chairman Henry. they say, based his
refusal on the grounds that the suf-
frage measures had been left out of
the party legislative program By the
recent caucus.
Miss L. c. TraX said:
We are holding the Rules Committee
responsible for the state of suffrage
legislation. We will see that the re-
spOnsibility is placed where it belongs
Miss Anna Heckner. assistant chief
of the Child Labor Bureau, OF Mary,
land, asked Chairman Henry his po-
sition with reference to the caucus.
personal opinion and conviction 10 the
dictates of party
Henry replied that le certainly would.
that the decisions Of the caucus were
binding, and that party ruled. He add
ed that the one way for the women to
gain recognition is TO get another
Democratic caucus.
Others ia the suffrage delegation were
Mrs George w Latimcr Baltimore;
Mrs p. J. Byrne. OF the Howard Coun-
ty Suffrage League. Mrs. Howard hey-
or Miss Minnie .Iacks"n, Miss Adelinc
Erlich. Miss Margaret Soper. Mrs.
Sophie Rosscth. Mrs. c. J. Keller. and
Mrs. r =. CrambctL. all of Baltimore.
and Mrs. c. =. Dawson and Mrs. Min
nic Z. Brooke. OF Chevy Chase.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
{. J. KERR UNABLE
TO SEE PRESIDENT

. Charles J. Kerr, civil governor OF
Vera Cruz for a few days, folloTinr
the occupation of that port bv the
american forces, called this morning
at the White House to lay before Presi-
-Cnt Wilson all information in his DOS
"ssion regarding the Mexican sItua-
ZION.
He did not see the President, but
vas referred to Secretary of War Gar
"ison- Mr.. Kerr, who f. a lawyer, was
or fourteen years a resident of Mexico
Npparently disposed to question the
visdom of the Wilson policy in Mexico,
~. nevertheless. reused to talk for
nublication. Assuming the attitude
nat he was willing to give the Presi-
ont the benefit of all ne knew concern
IG the situation, Mr. Kerr declared
would keep his mouth sealed.
Although opposed to the present
OhCy." he said. Il feel that, having
rived under the Government. / am
1t at liberty to discuss the situation.
4 course, if the President does not
arc to accept my ofrer to give infor-
alton. l shall then feel at liberty TO
ak"
Mr.. Kerr is a native of Chicago.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Consul LaudS Huerta
AS Strongest Mexican

r''cIarinG that Victoriano Hucrta Was
'I' best man fitted for the presidency
90 McAIc0, and that sooner o. later the
nitCd States Will have 20 recocnize
- w Sonor Alberto l.. Godoy. fex.can
'oasul to this city. ~puE.. a. the Co.
70 lila Thcater last night
TIC lecture was illustrated with
. d. tho speaker using maps OF Mex
o In support OF the assertion that
rncrta controlled more territory than
'.Imer Villa or Carranza The entire
Fomttcrn portion OF Mexico was called
'iIucrta land
Mexican history shows clearly that
the people are able TO take care Of
themselves" declared the speaker IF
Diaz was unable to hold out against
the pressure of the majority, there is
no other living man who can do any
better
"Huerta has been recognized as a
leader OF men ever since he attended
tie military college as boy. and even
fkCr the students chose him as a presi-
dent
Tht speaker declared that Huerta
we being made to work against an
array OF New York interests and the
newspapers which they controlled, as
N<A "a against the rebel forces.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Murder of Soldier
Yet Cause War

If the mediation proceedings, which open in Niagara
Falls Ontario, Wednesday, fall it is expected the death of
Private Parks the demented soldier who rode through the
Mexican lines and is reported to have been murdered by
Mas men, may be made the basis of formal declaration
of war on Mexico.
The United States demands the production of Parks
body and the immediate punishment of every person re-
sponsble for his execution Huerta has been called upon
for full explanation of the incident, which the United
States CharaCterzeS as act of hostility
The note already sent to Huerta regarding Parks
body practically amounts to an ultimatum Huerta has
responded but definite action has vet been taken
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
RYAN FEARS DEATH
# HE TELLS TRUTH

Admitting that lie is in fear Of his
life DE. T.. W Ryan. recently held
ca ptive for TWO weeks by Mexican fed
erals, declined TODAY TO give more than
a mere outline OF mis- capture.
Ryan has told part of his story Of
torture to Secretary OF State Bryan.
his personal friend. The remainder he
will tell this afternoon aud then re-
peat il directly to President Wilson.
The outcome of these conferences.
the doctor admitted. might have the
effect OF lifting the ban OF silence as
TO his treatment. which the federaIs
placed upon him under penalty OF
death.
The doctor said after his interview
with Bryan:
II am afraid for my life If break
this promiS" now. | hope to 90 back 10
Mexico, but 10 not know just when.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Fluid in Insect Spray
Proves Fatal to Farmer

NEW YORK. May 1s-James Wick
ham. well-known farmer of Cut
chogue, L. l., died of blood poisoning
as the result OF having accidentally In
Jected some bug-hlling fluid into his
thumb while spraying plants a week
Physicians sought unavailingiy to
prevent the spread Of the poison
through his system Wickham was
fifty-five years old. and leaves a widow
and children.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
CITY CALLED ON To
FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS
.rivate PhiIanthrophy Not Able
to Combat Disease, Says
Health Officer.
Continued from First Fsge.)

- supervising inspector. school
: rsos, and an increase in the number
medical and dental inspectors 1t
- been urged. too. that there be es-
olished in connection with the pub
Echool system clinics for the treat
mt of dental defects. These, how
-. IT is believed. had better wait
o I'll tho more urgent needs have
: -cn met"
recommendation is made that an
8 'ditiunal inspector be provided in
- food inspection service, while
. any restaurants and eating places
-Quire infrequent inspection. there
O. others. II is declared. that have
= be under continual observation to
event them from lapsinE into un-
Nsnly practices.
Referring to the pound scrvi~e, which
under the supervision of tho Health
'epsrtment. DR.. Woodward directs at
~ntion to tho proclamation issued ny
ne Commissioners, August 10, 1872, re-
Vuiring all dogs running at large TO he
nrgurely muzzlcd. To make such n
reclamation accomplish all that 1t
-hould accomplish he says. lit should
q supplemented by legislation requiring
! OoES 10 DC Kept SlrlClly NlJnln Ine
mines OF the owners premises be-
yeen sunrise and sunset, whether nuz-
led or unmuzled, unless actually in
'rHFh
II rs impracticabIc to impound dogs
"a ter dark. SO long as distinction has
he made between :nuZzled and TN
uzzled dogs, and apparently dogs are
owed TO run at large at night in dis
sard of law in reliance upon this fact.
Ioreover there should be 4 substantial
-~rease in the pound force to enable II
discharge its duties when rabies is
prevalent as II has been in recent
srE."
Asks Better Milk Control.
For the effective control of the milk
Ipply. DR.. Woodward says, additional
Stslation should he enacted. Recon-
endations made that an additional as
slant bacteriologist be appointed and
at an appropriation be obtained for
iditiOnal apparatus and travelling ex-
onses. With a competent bacteriolo-
st. properly instructed with respect
D economies of the dairy industry. |
.uCh can be done. he says. to help the |
rmer into more profitable methods and |
establish a better understanding be- |
Feen the farmer and the Health De-
artment.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Sofia Honors Carnegie.

SOFIA. May 1s.-The municipal coun-
Gil Is remaining a number Of streets In
this city in commeroration Of the late
Balkan war.
The name of Andrew Carnegie will
be given to one of the streets in recog-
milton of his services in financing the
commission Of inquiry into the conduct
Of the war.