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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-06
seabrook on the st.ec

brook are to present the play, THE
Deestrick Skule OF Burberry Corners
on next Wednesday evening at the
Seabrook school house. Mrs. Ford
Robinette has coached the play, and
the following will take part: Will
Graybin, Orrin McAferty, Arthur
Glyn. Emily Owen. Lulu Hannah,
Pearl Baker, Ford Robinette, Emma
Wheeler. Nellie F'1ickinger, Eva Finley,
F'reda Luengene, Anna Moseley. Alice
Brown, Cora Cox. Matte Wallace. Es-
sic McAferty, Claude Slime, Jessie Nc
Cafferty, Eva Robinette, Allen Nose
ley, Hyman Brown. Ed Finley, Frank
Slime. Chas, Luengene, Tommy Wal
lace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-06
REAL WORLDS FAIR.
Twenty-Five Foreign Countries to Be
Represented at Frisco.

Washington. April Ito date 20
foreign governments have signified
their intention of participating in the
Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco next year. Notable absen-
tees are two countries which hereto
fore have been most liberal exhibitors
at all American exhibitions, namely,
Great Britain and Germany. but there
IS every assurance that. even if the
governments of these two countries do
rot relent at the last moment and re-
call their destinations. there will be
thousands of British and German ex-
hibits contributed by individuals. The
countries which have SO far notified
the state department of their inten-
zion of officially attending the fair.
together with amounts Of money
which are the appropriations for the
The Argentine republic, $s5,00o:
Bolivia. $4,000: Brazil, 100000:
Canada, Chile. $4,000: China. Cuba
tproposed). s25o.ooo: Denmark. Do
Guatemala. Haiti, Honduras, Italy.
100000: Japan, Liberia, Mexico (ac-
cepted an invitation in 1922, Neither
lands, $4,000: Panama, $4,000;
Persia. Peru, Portugal. Siam. Sweden.
100000: Turkey. Uruguay. vene-
zuela, $4,000.
The Norwegian government had ac-
cepted the invitation but the legisla-
tive body of that country refused to
appropriate $150,0O0 as demanded by
the government for an exhibit.
Nine governments including most of
tho great powers have signified their
intention to send naval contingents to
participate in the naval parade from
HaJnptou roads tn thes Golden. Gate
via the Panama canal which is ex-
pected to signalize the opening of the
exposition next February. Navy de-
partment officials who are arranging
the program, think this number will
be increased at least threefold before
midsummer. The nine countries are
Argentine republic. Cuba. France,
Germany, Create Britain, Italy, Japan,
Portugal and Russia Austria has the
invitation under consideration.
According to the present program
the international fleet is to gather in
Hampton Roads early in January next
ard sail in one long column about the
end of that month for Colon. In view
of the fact that the season is usually
Indictment there is some talk of post
ponement of the assembly of the fleet
until early spring, but no definite pro-
posal has yet been made to change
the program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-06
4. P. HAS MOVED.
Building 1t Has Occupied Since Organ
ization to BE Demolished.

fices Of the Associated Press are now
located at 81 Chambers street. this city.
The approaching demolition of the
Western Union building, which is to be
replaced by u new structure, made re-
mova1 necessary from the quarters
which have been occupied by the Assoc
ciated Press since the formation Of the
present organization, and were. COR
many years before that. the headquar-
tiers of one of the news gathering asso-
Citations which it superseded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-06

REGARDLESS of where you
1--WE, IL you are within the
reach of the u. 8. mails you
can buy the Santa Fee Spe-
cial just as easy as the per-
son In Topeka
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
WOUNDED DESCRIBE
 BATTLE OF VOSGES
French Soldiers in Hospitals at Vichy Relate How Germans Picked or
 Officers of Enemy First.

London, Aug. 25, 4:1O a. m.-The correspondent of the Daily Mail de- scribes a visit among the French who were wounded in the battle of the Vosges and have been brought to Vichy, whose palatial hotels have been transformed into hospitals.
 ''I talked with many of these wounded" he said, "three men whc fought side by side said: It is prob- ably our own fault that we are here. Our major fell at the first volley and then all the other officers at succeed ing volleys. When we found our selves without officers we. not bother ing about what was going on at the front, rear, or flank, fixed bayonets ot 1,200 yards. and went at them singing all the way. We were just fifty yards from the enemy when we were downed. HrH . .=-e
 'In an adjoining cot was a sturdy peasant who told me this story: At Grey shell fell full on my knapsack sending me sprawling face down. wards. l didn't stir, expecting every m moment to be blown to atoms. After what seemed a half hour, seeing that the shell had not exploded I hunched up my shoulder and the shell gently rolled off. It is a pity it was so big as otherwise I should have brought it back as a trinket for my sweetheart.
 "A wounded artilleryman con- tributed the following experience: T witnessed one horrible scene The Germans were shooting from the deep trenches, among which our artillery was doing terrible work but as fast as q German dropped a fresh man took his place until bodies of the Germans were on level with the surface of the earthworks. At this moment a Ger man battery was ordered to advance. The heavy wheels sank in the trench but the drivers furiously lashed their horses and finally dragged the guns across the human bridge.'," H
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
CHINESE CO0L|tS ARE :. DETAINED BY FORCE
kaiSe1's Message to Tsipg-Iau
 Garrison is Death Warrant.

Peking Aug. 26.-A letter received here from an American at Tsing- Tau, seaport of the German territory of Kiauchau, says it is considered there that Emperor Williams cable gram to the garrison to resist to the uttermost is virtually the death war rant of every member of the force. E The Germans are detaining by force a large number of coolies, evil dently for military labor in and about TsingTau. ..%
 The writer of this letter says fur thermore that Horace Ramilard. the American vice consul at Tsing Tau. who left before railroad communi- cation was broken, took with him the archives of the American, Brit ish and Russian consulates
 Picking has no information of the landing of the Japanese forces at Kiauchau. The British and French regiments which supposedly are to take part in the land operations against Kiauchau are still at Tien Tsin.
 The Japanese minister to China vis- tied the foreign office yesterday and requested the removal of the limita- ton to 30 miles on the fighting area around Tsing Tau which has been fixed by the Chinese. The foreign office declined his request.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26

that a number of mines have been seen floating in the waters around kiauchau.
 Sign Document With Blood.
 A number of Japanese sailors and soldiers have written d petition to their superiors, signing the document with their own blood, in which they ask to be selected to go to the front.
 The navy department said yester- day it had no knowledge of reported attack on TsingTau by British tor pedo boat destroyer.
 The Japan peace association has re- solved to send communication to the International Peace association, whose headquarters are at Berne, Switzerland, asking this association to labor with the bellgerent powers for the speedy restoration of peace.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
SCHAEFER'S BIRTHDAY.
Richard-You Know Hin-Will Pass
 Fifty-thir1 Milestone Aug. 30.

Richard Schaefer, one of New Brit aims best known German Americans, is scanning the war news eagerly each evening in the Herald, as he has three nephews and numerous other relatives in the Germany army. MT. Schaefer was pleased last evening to learn that his countrymen were sweeping all be- fore them.
 Mr. Schaefer will observe his fifty third birthday on August 30. He came to this city from Saxony, Germany, on May 21, 1883. and has claimed New Britain as his residence since then. He has taken an active part in the German school and had charge of the institution for eight years. In 1886 he became a member of Eintracht lodge, Sons of Hermann, and three years later became it's sec retary. In 1893 he was elected delegate to the national convention in New Haven and while there was chosen national secretary, which of- fee he has filled continuously for the past twenty-four years. He expects to be a candidate for reelection, as if is his ambition to round out a quarter of a century in that office. Mir. Schaefer is a democrat and has served the sixth ward for two terms as a councilman. He is now living on Bassett street, is married and has two children.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
PUIIAR
 & NIVEN s3 tsffz 'sHt sl.al.s
BOTH FEET CRUSHED.
Essex Youth Victim of Peculiar Trol-
 Icy Accident AM, ~ ..s.sY.

Essex, Aug. 26.-Earl S. Stickney, twenty years old, is; expected to die as result of an injury received here last evening. when he fell beneath the wheels of the 8:20 northbound troll ley car and had both feet crushed the left so badly as to require amputation of the leg below the knee. SN C.
 ' The young man had been in i'll health for some time and had but just returned from treatment at New Haven hospital. He was running to catch the already moving car when the accident happened, apparently lacking strength to pull himself aboard it as he grasped at the handles. He was taken to Middlesex hospital at Middletown. where the amputation was performed, leaving him in a greatly weakened condition from loss of blood following his severe illness.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
City Hen1s

kensington Social club dance, For esters' hall Thursday, Aug. 27.-advt.
 Nels Nelson and Aaron G. Cohen went down the river to Saybrook yes- terday to try out their new submarine diving apparatus. They took pro- visions for two days.
 Ext ansive line. of, trunks, bags, suit cases. Ryan's. 43 Main street.--advt.
 J. F. Callahan, ex-president of the local Y. M. T. A. & B. society, will represent the Connecticut branch of the c. T. A. U. on committee which has been appointed by the state presi- dent, Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald, to arrange the details of next years national c. T. A. U. convention at Atlantic City, N. J.
 Chimneys repaired. H. A. Trainor Co. Leave orders at Mills Hardware Store.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
SUES CONNECTICUT COMPANY.

Hartford, Aug. 26.-Susan N. Coogan, wife of Corporation Counsel John w. Coogan, has brought suit against the Connecticut company for $5O,00O damages, for injuries received in trolley accident on May 30 of last year. On the date mentioned the plaintiff was a passenger on a car of the company operating on North Prospect avenue and Pennington ave- nue, and this car was in collision with another car of the company at the corner of the two avenues. As B. re- suit of the collision 1t Is claimed the plaintin sustained injuries which, have seriously and permanently impaired her health.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
benfs Tonight

Keeneys theater. vaudeville and motion pictures.
 Fox's theater. motion pictures.
 Band concert at Walnut Hill park. Meeting of the Woodmen of the W orld ir Bardeck's hall.
 Erwin Castle, K. G. E., meets in Holmes and Hoffman's hall.
 Meeting of Phcnix lodge, I. Q. D. F., iE IT. O. U. A. M. hall.
 Carpenters union meets at e9s Main street.
 Meeting of St. Elmo lodge. Knights of Pythias, at PAP Main street.
 Valiant Tent, Knights of the Mac caoees, meets at 321 1a Main street
 Meeting of Vesta Hive, Ladies of the Maccabees, at PIT Main street.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
Agents For
 MCCALL PAT TERMS

The Perfection of Mccall Patterns assures not alone an absolute fit, but adds that note of distinction, style and personality to your wardrobe that the welI-dressed woman of refine ment demands. They make 1t possi- ble and easy for women of moderate income to always look their best in dainty. stylish gowns at the minimum of expense. With these designs it Is easy to attain the charm of the pres ent styles at home There never was a time when cutting and draping of fashionable clothes was so simple and easy as 1t is tooay
 Mccall Patterns, all seams allowed. A child can put them together 1Oc and 15c.
 Mccall Magazine for September.
 Mccall Quarterly Book of Fashion for fall with 15c pattern free. 200. AIcCalPs, Catalogue of Needlework and Embroidery with 1oc pattern free, 15c.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
yACATES DECISION.

Washington. Aug. 26.--In conform ity with the ruling of the supreme court the interstate commerce com mission has issued an order vacating it's previous decision which held tap lines not to be common carriers. Under the order the divisions of rates which obtained prior to May 1, 1912 will be re-established and tap lines permitted to make joint rates and through routes with trunk lines.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26

Lord Roberts, one of England's most famous soldiers, who but for his age would no doubt now be at the front, foresees long struggle on the continent. He has urged com Britain can throw 100000 men to the aid of France, Russia and Bel gium. Roberts may himself go to the front He says he is willing.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
No Needless Sacrifice.

Tokio, Aug. 26.--There are many indications in Tokio that Japan is conducting her hostilities against Kiauchau, the German leased terri
 tory in China, with the greatest de- liberation and circumspection. She desires to avoid any needless sacri- fee of life, nor will she risk her war ships unnecessarily. It is reported
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
Good Auto Roads.

A touring information bureau is maintained by Smith Brothers Res- taurant at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where the tourist is reliably informed regarding good auto roads. Tires in- flated by electricity free.-advt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
MT PLEASANT NOTES.

June 81 was third quarterly meet
ing for this year at the A. M. E.
church. Presiding Elder s. B. Moore
was present and preached q soul-stir-
rng sermon both morning and even
ing to large congregation. Rev. ".
Nv. Williams has returned home from
a few days. visit in Burlington, where
heoattended the Keokuk district Sun
day school convention. He reports a
pleasant time. A number of Mt. F.
people attended the Sunday school
convention of the Keokuk district in
Burlington. All report a pleasant
time. Rev. Eaves, Mrs. Harriet Smith
and Miss Maudlien Burnaugh have
returned from Omaha, Neb., where
they were attending the Iowa and
Nebraska Sunday school convention
They report grand convention and
a good attendance. .>.=.
T. A jolly bunch Of young people went
to Oakland on hayrack Friday even
ing for picnic. A grand time was
reported by all and plenty Of good
eats. .. s5 .i a%.st Y
The Kings Daughters society met
at the home Of Mrs. S. H. McC Cracker
last Friday afternoon. After regular
business light Refreshments wers
served. All report pleasant time
Mrs. Lucian Carter has returned tc
her home in Cedar Rapids, after {
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

met on Monday night to complete ar
rangements for the 4th of July picnic
A good time is looked for.
Rev. G. E. Sanders reports his
young son. as being quite i'll.
If you are not already Bystandel
subscriber become one at once, and II
for any trivial reason you think oi
stopping, forget it. We need your
support. The Caucasian supports his
enterprises, why not we support
ours? ..'.
Miss Hattie Henderson, who has
been guest at the home of Rev. G,
E. Sanders and family, returned to
her home in Evans, Iowa, this week.
Miss Zella Green Of Buxton, Iowa,
is recent arrival in the city, guest
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G. E,
Sanders. She intends to make Clin-
ton her home, we are informed.
Mr.. Albert Robbins was the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Albert Junkins,
and family recently. He has returned
to his home in Bloomfield, Iowa.
Mrs. Chas. Anthony visited in
Boone last week, the guest Of rela-
tives.
Mr.. Wesley Porter, who was seri-
ously injured in an alteration on the
Hagenbeck- Wallace show grounds
Saturday night, is reported as being
in a precarious condition at the hos
uital.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

A. l.. Hall had the misfortune to
lose his best horse on last Friday
night. The horse got loose in the
barn and found the corn crib and was
foundered. Everything was done in
trying to save the animal, but to no
avail. It is heavy loss to Mr. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Turner have
been improving their property on E.
Madison street. They have added
another room to the house and are
painting and renewing in general.
Mrs. Tiffin Of Oskaloosa is expected
for visit at the Henry Green home
for the 4th. Ii ri. /.
The ladies of the Mite Missionary
society gave social at the close Of
the meeting Of the Improvement club
last Tuesday evening in the lecture
room Of the church. which proved .
real treat for all present. "a
Mrs Minola Bell is the delegate to
the convention Of the missionary So
cieties of the Fourth Episcopal con-
ference Of the A. M. E. church, which
will be held in Milwaukee. Wisconsin,
in the near future.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Turner is still very sick.
Mr.. Geo. Berkley is the night man
at the Rock Island pumping station.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS.

Mrs. Ruth Bright, grand matron of
the Iowa jurisdiction, was in our city
last week installing officers Of the
Eastern Star. Her lectures were
great. Mrs. Bright was on her way
to Colorado Springs.
The barbecue and picnic given by
Bethel A. M. E. choir at the old fail
grounds June 26th was quite a sue
cess in every way. The day was an
ideal one and the crowd very large.
The races and ball game were en-
joyed by those present. Another bar
becue is being planned for July Goth,
under the auspices of the steward
essss.
Mrs. Brown of Buxton, Iowa, lec-
tured at the Baptist Tabernacle
church last Tuesday night. Mrs.
Brown represents the w. B. U. Her
lecture was fine. After. the lecture
light refreshments were served.
Mrs. Martha Herndon's brother is
visiting her at 2O32 Eighth avenue.
Mrs. E. Anderson is visiting Rev.
and Mrs. Garrison Of Sioux City.
The Masons' annual sermon was
held at Bethel A. M. E. Sunday even
ing. Beautiful program. Prayer.
Song by the choir. Scripture lesson
by Rev. Ferribee. Solo by Minnie
Cave. Lecture by DR.. Burton. Song
by choir. soloAAMrs. James Turner.
Song by choir. Mr.. Walter Herndon,
worshipful master.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
GRADUATES HONORED

The auditorium of the Corinthian
Baptist church was filled to overflow
ing last Tuesday evening, by those who
came out in response to the invitation
tation of the citizens committee to do
honor to the Des Moines Negro gradu.
ates of the High Schools and Colleges,
class of 1914. The decorations beside
American flags and cut flowers consist
ed of the pennants Of the different
schools from which the graduates came
each in the official color Of the school,
two High Schools, one College and one
University being represensed by the
eight graduates.
At the conclusion of the regular pro-
gram the master of ceremonies called
to the platform and introduced to the
audience Mr.. w. G. Madison of Austin,
Texas, the Negro member of the 1914
class at Iowa State College at Ames,
also Misses Iva NcClain of Des Moines,
Vsletta London of Buxton and Minerva
Groves of Moulton, all Negro girls and
members of the 1916 class at the State
University of Iowa.
After the program an elaborate ban
quet was served in 1he lecture room by
the ladies of the church. r"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
MOLINE. ILL.,, NEWS.

A party of Moline young people pic
nicked at Watch Tower on Saturday
afternoon. A pleasant time was en-
joyed by all, although some COM
planned of stiffness the next day.
Children's Day was observed at the
A. M. E. church Sunday with appro-
pirate songs and speaking. In the
evening the young people gave a very
interesting program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mitchell Of
Quincy are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonidas johnson.
Mrs. Beatrice Bassett and little
daughter, Elsie, are visiting in Hann'-
bal, Mo-, and Quincy, III. ... =.
r Mr.. Hues Of Kansas City was a
guest at the VIM. Make residence on
Sunday. .a" -. ...
The H @. B. club held business
meeting Thursday at the residence OF
Mrs. Hannah Brown in East Moline.
The next meeting will be with Mrs
Charity Day on Thursday, July 9. All
members are urged to be present, as
all arrangements have not been COM
pleted for the entertaining Of the
State Federation, which convenes in
this city August 1s, 10, 20 and 21.
Mrs. Adella M. Ross of Rockford,
g. w. M. of the o. E. s, will meet
Princess Hattipha chapter in their
hall Monday afternoon, July 9Th, at z
o'clock. All members are urged to
be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonidas Johnson en-
tertained party Of Tri-City young
people Friday evening at their home
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mitch
ell of Quincy. The evening was pleas
antly spent in cards and dancing. A
delicious luncheon was served.
Mr.. Henry German has returned
home from Kentucky, where ne spent
several weeks visiting his wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
.WEDDING.

Monday, June 29th, at $3.50 p. m.
Mr.. John S. Coleman and Miss Electa
Lewis were united in marriage by
Rev. B u. Taylor at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. L. J. Shelton, 1926 Park
street. The bride was attired in a
beautiful white crepe de chene and
shadow lace and wore bouquet of
tea roses, while the groom wore a
black suit. The bride is one Of the
Iorial girls and is an Industrious
young woman, Of sweet and charm
ing disposition. It is true that the
girls are marrying one asyear,,. and
there are only two left. Who will be
the next Get busy girls. The groom
is young man Of whom we should
feel proud. He is a Christian man
and is also employed as a railroad mail
clerk. Mr.. Malcolm Griffith played
the wedding march. After dainty
two-course lunch was served, the
happy couple were hurried in taxi
cab to the Union station, where they
boarded Great Western train bound
for Chicago. They will visit with the
brides mother and sister in parts of
Illinois for a few weeks, after which
they will be at home at 1926 Park
street city. s~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Hamm.
Especial to Bystander.)

J. '&. Albany, Mo.
Mrs. j. Hamm of Mercer, Mo-, nee
Ida B. Watkins, was born in the state
of Kentucky, August 8, 1885, and
moved to Missouri with her parents,
where she was educated in the St. Jo-
seph schools. She afterwards taught
school at Bethany, Mo. Mrs. Hamm
was an earnest church and Sunday
school worker and member Of the
Methodist church. At the time Of her
death she was visiting her father,
Mr.. Nelson Watkins, in Albany, Mo.
While she had been a patient sufferer
for nearly year she was confined to
her bed about ten days before she
passed away: June 24tn. The funeral
was preached by Rev. Ford pastor of
the M. E. church in Albany. She
leaves to mourn her loss a little
daughter, Fay, aged<12 years; low
ing husband, an aged father, two Sis
ters, Mrs. Mollie Watson of Albany,
Mo-, and Mrs. John L. Thompson Of
Des Moines; three brothers, Clifford
Watkins of Kansas, Gus Watkins Of
Des Moines and Robert of Canada,
and host of sympathizing friends
to mourn the loss of this young wo-
man in the prime of life. The By
stander extends coincidence in their
sad hour of sorrow. b..