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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
DISEASE m STATE
Kansas Quaranflnes From Chi.
cago Cattle Today.
Laryngitis Discovered Among
Meade County Livestock.

Telegrams reccived this afternoon
by Taylor Riddle, i've stock sanitary
commissioner, state that cattle in
Meade county are not suffering from
bneumonia, as first reported. but from
laryngitis. or Inflammation of the
larynx This disease is not regarded
as nearly go serious ~ pneumonia and
has relieved to large extent the
alarm felt by the pEe STOCK commits
sioner concerning f1es stock disease In
western Kansas ~
No chances are to be taken by the
state department. however. regarding
in this state. This afternoon Riddle
issued an order placing in quarantine
all cattle, sheep and swine received in
this state from the Union stock yards,
Chicago, since October 1. Riddles or
der reads:
Owing to the fact that a sickness
known as the foot and mouth disease
now prevails in the state Of Illinois
and particularly in the Union Stock
Yards at Chicago, I deem it necessary
for the protection of the live stock in
terests Of the state Of Kansas to here
by place in quarantine all cattle, sheep
or swine received by anyone in Kan
sas from the Union Stock Yards at
Chicago, shipped into this state from
said Union Stock Yards since October
1, 1914; and 1 ask owners of all such
animals to Immediately report to me
the number and location Of said ami
mails that examination may be made
Of them to ascertain If they are af-
fected with the above named disease -
In discussini the case, Riddle said:
II hope that the newspapers of the
state and correspondents for outside
publications. will exercise the greatest
caution in handling news Of this char
acter at this time. They can help or
hurt a delicate situation and should be
careful in tracing rumors to reliable
sources before giving them circulation %
Commissioner Riddle is calling for
telegraphic reports from veterinarians
in all parts of the state in reference to
their own localities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
APPEAL FROM KANSAS

Governor HODGES tllle afternoon is
sued an appeal Ter the axd OF suffer-
ing Belgians by the coatEibutiOn Of
money, clothing and food Stunts
through churches, fEaternel organiza-
lions, the Federation OR WOmen's
Clubs and charitable organizations.
KANSAS, out q her abundance,
ought to send . ship load. Of food and
food stufYs," says ehe Kansas govern
or I'm his appeal for aid for the dis
tressed nation.
In his appeal tho aDvernor says:
Tho fortunes ot 1nr have brought
great distress to sth4 people Of Bel
been forced to take NnFt In . destruc-
tive and devastating war, which Il
neither sought nor anted. Its soil
has been drenched with blood, Its
homes destroyed, and fts people WIS.,
tied with all the suncrings thAt follow
In the wake Of WAR;.
81 am in receipt Of an appeal Tor
help for these unfortunate, people, and
hereby call upon the eood people OF
the state Of Kansas, the Federated
Women's Clubs. N beneyO3ent and
fraternal organizattoqs, churches and
church societies, to tRmediateiy begin
an organized effort fDr the collection
Of the nOn-combafant people OF Bel
gium.
ssKansas, out Of her abundance.
ought to send q ship load OF food and
food stuffs.
Gan contributions Of money may be
sent to John r.. 14mlvane. treasurer,
Red Gross society ii Topeka, Kan.,
and he may also be lddfied OF the col
lections OF food Gtuffs 1T various
points in this statc.
s1In witness whereof, 1, Geo. H.
Hodges. Governor of Kansas, have
hereunto subscribed my name and
caused to he affixed the great seal Of
state. Done at Topeka, Kan, this
ninth day OF November, "A. D.. nine-
teen hundred and 104rtecn.
ssGEO. HI. HODGES, EovernOr.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
HEADED FOR PANAMA.

New York. Nov. 9.-Seven British
warships, apparently dreadnoughts.
heading for the Panama canal, and
steaming at full speed. were sight
ed off the Bahama Islands last Friday
by passengers of the United Fruit line
steamer Surname. which arrived to-
ly lieutenant in the British navy,
expressed the opinion that the British
fleet was bound fol the Pacific coast
OF South America to avengc the defeat
of the British fleet of cruisers by Ger
man warships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
WILL PASS IT UP
Wilson Expects Presidentia
Primary Law to Go Over.
Complications Make It Imprac-
ticable for 1916 Campaign.

Washington, Nov. 9.-President
wilson does not expect a presidential
primary law to be passed during the
next session of congress and some
Democratic leaders do not believe one
can be enacted to be effective in 1916.
In his message to congress last De-
cember the president urged that such
law be passed Immediately and ex-
pressed hope that there would be a
general agreement to it. He is known
to still favor the primary law, but in
vestigatfon has impressed on him the
difficulties of the technical details.
The chief difficulty encountered
by the president has been that of fix
ries. Primaries now are held on diff
ferent dates in the states and the
question has been whether the legis-
latures can change the state primary
dates before 1916. Separate state and
national primaries. he has been told,
would prove very expensive.
The president has not yet begun
work on his next message to congress,
but 1t IL considered doubtful whether
he win mention the presidential pri-
mary question. He is expected to
dwell on the necessity for economy in
sage Of the Philippine bill. the Alex
ander ship purchase bill. and several
remaining conservation measures.
Presidential primaries, rural credits,
railway securities and other questions
are expected to be left over because of
the brief duration Of the session. The
president now has no intention of call
ing an extra session after March 4.
The general expectation of Demo-
cratic leaders IL that presidential pri-
maries, already provided for in a
number of states. will play an impor-
tant part In the 1915 campaign. but
that the final choice of the party
nominees will be made again at con-
ventiona
The administration was endorsed at
several Democratic state conventions
prior to the congressional elections.
and the friends of the president are
already ut work with his denomination
in mind.
Az q result of gains the Republicans
made last week politicians here are
discussing the names of numerous
party leaders AZ possible presidential
candidates. The presidential primary
question plays an important part in
such discussions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
Defeated Congressman May
Contest Vote for Senator.
His Supporters Claim Irregular
tiles at the Polls.
HOLD FOR OFFICIAL CANVASS
Unless Returns Are CONVINCING.
Neeley Will Act.
One Precinct in Topeka Shows
Poor Supervision.

Charles Curtis of Topeka this after
noon claimed his election to the United
States senate by plurality of 1917
over George A. Neeley, Democrat. The
Curtis claim is based on Independent
returns, both official and unofficial,
from all OF the 1O5 counties OF the
state.
The Curtis claim today shows plu-
and pluralities for Neeley aggreRatine
22.41O.. This leaves q plurality for the
Republican senatorial nominee Of
7,217. With returns from all cOun-
ties In the state, the Curtis vote has
increased rather than diminished with
the completion of the official count.
Only the appearance of CONVINCING
proof that the majority of Charles Cur
tbs over George A. Neeley, the Demo-
cratic candidate for United States sem
ator. Is too large to have been affected
by Irregularities at polling places, will
prevent the institution Of contest pro-
ceedings by Neeley. according to state
ments by Neeley's friends. Investixa-
tions are now in progress with this in
view to determine where contests are
most likely to prosper
1t Is alleged by friends of the defeat
ed congressman that sufficient proofs
of irregularities in strong Curtis pre-
cincts can be produced to cut deeply
into the plurality now claimed for the
sccessful candidate. No action will be
taken until the official canvass has
been returned to the secretary of state
and the returns tabulated.
There is said to be at least one pre-
cinct in Topeka where the conduct of
the voting was irregular enough to SUBJ
5ect 1t to close inspection. although
there Is no claim that the failure Of
the election officers to properly arrange
Dootns SO that voting could be done in
secret was the result of anything but
their confusion in the early morning
rush of voters.
1t is charged by Neeley's friends that
provided with sample ballots which
had been punched SO that by laying the
sample over the official ballot the voter
could mark In the Curtis square
through the hole in the sample ballot.
Latest Figures.
From reports of the official canvass
made Friday and Saturday through
out the state it looks as though the
lead of Senator Charles Curtis over
Neeley had been increased to about
$500. The count has not been entire
ly completed, the votes of non-resi-
dents not yet having been canvassed
in Shawnee and probably in other
large counties.
Arthur Capper's plurality is now
believed will be between $4,000 and
$4,000.
John Dawson, third in the list of
high votes for justice of the supreme
court. now has a lead of about 1000
votes over Col. Ed. c. Little of Kan
sas City. the next high candidate.
Unofficial returns from three-fourths
of the counties leave the vote as fol-
lows:
Henry Mason, 162,442.
John Marshall. 15S,720.
John Dawson, 156,450.
E. C.. Little 149.447
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
FIGHT over RHEIMS.
Fleets of Aeroplanes Engage in Battle
Above . City.

Paris. Nov. 9.-Ten aeroplanes. four
German and six French, engaged in an
air battle over Rheims on Thursday
The engagement ended in a French
victory.
For half an hour the aeroplanes ma
neuvered two thousand feet above the
city, each ranging volleys.
The artillery on both sides suspended
fire while the city watched the thrill
ing battle
numbered but speedier than the
French. fled, their planes riddled with
shot One of them dropped when it
reached its own lines and the pilot was
killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09

Report In Detail.
Other details Of the report follow:
Corn-Acre yield. 25.8 bushels,
against 23.1 last year and 26.7 the ten
year average. Farm price November
1. 69.7 cents a bushel. compared with
70.7 cents last year. Corn Of 1918
crop on farms November I is esti-
mated at SO,60O.OO0 bushels. compared
with 137,972,O0O bushels of the 1912
crop remaining ON farms November 1,
last year.
Wheat-Acre yield. 1877 bushels.
against 1872 last year and 14.4, the
ten-year average. Farm price, Mo-
vember 1, 96.2 cents per bushel. COM
pared with ITO cents last year. Weight
per measured bushel, 58 pounds.
against 58.7 last year and 57.9, the ten
year average.
Oats-Farm price. 42.5 cents.
against 37.9 last year. Weight per
measured bushel, 51.5 pounds. against
32.1 last year and 31.7. the ten-year
average.
Potatoes-Acre yield, 1896 bushels
against 90,4 last year and 96.6, the ten
year ayerage., Farm price, 81 cents
against 69.6 last year.
Sweet potatoes-Acre yield. 9l.5
bushels. against 94-5 last year and
91.e, the ten-year average. Farm
price. 1872 cents. against 75.7 last
year.
Hay-Farm price. $11.71 dollars q
ton. against $12.226 asst year.
Apples-Farm price, Sc cents a
bushel average on October Is, against
S5.6 cents last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
Yield Of Farm Products Gener-
ally Larger Than in 1913.
All Grain Returns I'm Excess Of
the Previous Years.
POTATOES SHOW GOOD GAIN
Sweet Potatoes and Hay Are
Slightly Below.
Apples Nearly Double Output Of
Previous Year.

Washington. Nov. 7.-More definite
information az to the size Of the coun-
try's most valuable farm crop-corn-
and OF the potato and tobacco crops
was given today when the crop report
ing board Of the department Of agri-
culture issued its preliminary estt-
mates.
The total production this year OF the
principal farm crops as announced in
the preliminary estimates. with COM
parison with figures for last year. fol-
lows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09
$4,000 PRISONERS
IN GERMAN CAMPS

Reliable figures just received
from Berlin show that in the Ger
man detention camps on October
IA there were approximately S04.-
900 prisoners. divided as follows:
Russians 100000
French. ......... .125, 900
Belgians. ......... $4,000
British. ............ 5000
These figures are exclusive Of
civilians. whom the Germans have
taken in large numbers from
France and Belgium. Until the re-
ceipt OF this information, it was be-
lieved Germany held 25O,OOO pris-
oners. including civilians.
1t Is not known how many Ger
mans and Austrians have been
captured. but the Berlin figures
give an aspect of the magnitude of
the present war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09

Losses to the British navy inflict-
ed by Germany since the war began
amount to twenty vessels, measur-
ing $3.50 tons. exclusive OF .
1s~<
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-09

Fair tonight and Tuesday: warmer
tonight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
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VINEGAR PEDDLER"
SUBJECT Of LECTURE
Class Of Young Men of Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in
Charge

Tho Vinegar Peddler,' a lecture
by the Rev. Fuller Bergstresser, of
Middletown. will be given Thursday
evening at o'clock in Bethlehem
Lutheran Chapel under the direction
of Mrs. G. r. Phillips class of young
men. This interesting lecture is full
of wit and humor and provocative of
much fun and laughter. The public is
cordially invited to attend. A silver
offering will be received.
Following is a list of the patrons
and patronesses: Dr., and Mrs. j. B.
Markward, Miss Florence Markward,
Mrs d. NJ. Wilmer. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
III. kinnard. Richard Kinnard, Mrs.
Il. l.. Rtnkenbach, Mrs. Ira Stewart,
Mrs. j. c. Gregg. Mrs. III. S. Robeson,
Mrs. Morris S. Blair, Mrs. e. F. Mil
Ter. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilbar, Mrs Lena
Compton. Mrs. Ellen Shisler, Mrs. Re
becca Barnes. Mrs. Bertha Poulton,
Mrs. II. c. White. Mrs. H. C. Wells,
Mrs. Charles f. Hoover, DR.. and Mrs.
{. r. Phillips. Mrs. J. Ross Martzolf,
Mrs. w. H.. Cooper, Mrs. G. E. Kelley,
Mrs. Albino Gambler. Miss Lucy Herr,
Mrs. L. 5. Kerr. Russell Sayford, Mr.
and Mrs. S. A. Worley. Mrs. A. c.
Houser, c. c. Schriver, Miss Clara
Cromleigh. w. II. Best, c. w. Mitchell,
Mrs. c. j. Smith. Mrs. /. w. Leslie,
Mrs. William II. Schlayer, Mrs. John
Flickinger. Mrs. j. A. Machlin, Miss
Rosa e. Burns, George Folk, Miss
Jane c. Gribbfe, Jacob j. Gentslider,
William II. Schlayer. Miss Anna c..
Hayes, Mrs. Name Pond, c.. w. Ben
der and Il. j. Yocum
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
Railroads Ask For More
Time to Finish Testimony
BY Associated Prcss


Washington, d. c., March 31.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission to
day had under consideration the con
tnuation of the hearings in the ad-
vance rate case, the appeal of the
Eastern railroads for two more days
this week, in addition to to-day, to
enable them to complete their testi-
mony in support of their application
for per cent. increase in freight
rates. The additional time was re-
quireG now instead of later on in order
to facilitate disposition of the case
In urging that the case be pro-
ceeded with Immediately, George
Brownell, vice-president of the Erie,
presented figures tending to show a
marked falling off of railroad rev.
enues.
Mr.. Brownell concluded by declar-
Ing that it was of vital Importance to
the public as we'll as to the carriers
that the question of propriety of the
proposed advance in freight rates be
submitted to the commission for their
determination at the earliest possible
day.
To facilitate consideration of the
advance rate case, Chairman Harlan
announced this afternoon that the In
terstate Commerce Commission had
decided to grant the request of the
railroads to hear their concluding tes-
timony to-day and Thursday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
V|CTROLA CONCERT
At BL0uCH FACTORY
Two Hundred Guests Listen to
Program Of Classical and
Popular Music

An innovation in the usual enter
tainment of the Blough factory was
that of last night, when the new Vic
trola was used for program of popu-
lar and classical music, to the delight
of an audience of 200, including the
girls of the factory and their mothers.
An opening address was made by
John Ff Dapp. vice-ppresident of the
Merchants Bank. who told of the
growth of the Blough factory from it's
beginning to the present time. Wilson
Blough also made brief speech. The
Nictrola, recently placed in the rest
room for the pleasure of the en-
ployes, has dozens of choice records.
Under the manipulation of Miss Mayme
Geering and Miss Maude Long, the
great singers, orchestras and soloists
were heard as we'll as the latest Sc
lections of ragtime and dances.
The Monday noon meeting at the
factory was attended by seventy five
girls, who gathered in the restroom
to hear Mrs. Johnson recite. Her
numbers included when Melindy
Sings" "Biff Perkins Toboggan
Slide and Eugene Fields "Limita-
tions of Youth" all given in most de-
llghtful style and drawing round after
round of applause from the audience.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
BENEFIT CONCERT
At WEST FA|RV|EW
To Give an Impetus to the Free
Library Of That Thriv-
ing Town

There's a most interesting program
arranged for the benefit concert
Thursday evening, April 2, at s o'clock
in the West Fairview Methodist
Church, the funds to go toward thS
West Fairview Free Library. The
numbers include:
Address, Miss Ethel Hoover; violin
duet, "Intermezzo" from "Cavalleria
Rusticana," Mascagni, Earl Shoop and
Harold Malsh: tenor solo, Little Grey
Home in the West" Lohr DR.. B. STAN
ley Behney; reading, selected, the
child reader Wilhelmina Wohlfarth;
soprano solo, Sunlight" Ware, Mrs.
William K. Bumbaugh; piano solo,
"Nocturne No. 8, Liszt, William Bretz;
soprano and baritone duet, Flow
Gently, Sweet Alton, Spilman, Miss
Florence c. Phillips and William S.
Hoover; cornet duet, selected, ]. Ell
mer George and Elmer 1. Georges
duet, Reuben and Rachel, Master
Paul Sierer and little Miss Edith Sier-
er; baritone solo, MY Old Shake"
Trotere. William S. Hoover: piano
solo, "Sextet" from Lucia di Lam
mermoor," Donizetti. Miss Ella S.
Yost; soprano solo, selected, Mrs. VIII
liam K. Bumbaugh; reading, selected,
the child reader, Wilhelmina Wohl-
farth tenor solo, Beam From Yon-
der STAR Bullard, DR.. b. Stanley
Behney; cornet duet, selected, J. Ell
mer George and Elmer l. George.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
Miss Rohrer's Class
Is Formally Organized

Miss Helen Rohrer entertained her
Sunday school class at her home, 23
North Seventeenth street, effecting a
formal organization. The following
officers were elected:
Russell Eyler president; Donald
Wright, vice-president; Marlin Geiger,
secretary, and Claude Olewine, treas
urer. The class selected for its motto,
Character and Courage"
Those present were William Atticks,
Charles Booser, Ellis Bolan, Russell
Eyler, Arthur Earisman, Marlin Gel
ger, Paul Halbert, Russell Kinch,
Lambert Kinch, Claude OIewine, Or
pheus Page, William Wilder and DON
aid Wright.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
Entertain Young Folks
For Raymond J. Thompson

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Thompson,
OF PaXtang, entertained with "une
solree artistique" for their son, Ray
mond j. Thompson, who is home from
the Bordentown Military Institute for
the Spring recess.
A feature which gave much enjoy
ment with its charming costumes and
mechanical motions was the Yama
1ama dance by three twins, Pinky
Panky and Pouf. In marked contrast
to this Oriental music, mystic lights
and black shadows affected an eastern
atmosphere for Allaballa Goo Goo,
the sultan's favorite snake dancer
The form of amusement, entirely un-
der the management of the college set
was pronounced a creditable perform
ance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
Cargo Of 800 Tons of
Rifles Has Disappeared
By Associated Press

copenhagen, Denmark, March 31.--
mysterious cargo of 800 tons of
rifles, supposed to be intended for Ire
land, disappeared from the vicinity
of the Danish island of Langeland
during last night after an embargo
had been placed on 1t by the authori-
ties.
The rifles were brought to Lange-
land from Hamburg on board a lighter
which anchored off the island. A
short time afterward the Norwegian
steamer Fanny drew up alongside and
proceeded to take the arms on board.
The Danish authorities then came
on to the scene and seized the papers
of the lighter and the steamer, whose
commanders Were ordered to await
further instructions.
To-day the two vessels had van
ished.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
GAMES FOR YOUNG FOLKS
FEATURE OF THE EVENING

Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Frankford
gave surprise party to their son,
Nevin Frankford, in celebration of his
thirteenth birthday.
The young folks enjoying games
and refreshments were Alfred Logan.
Delmar Lantz, George Shuey, James
Drake, Garfield Newcomer, Charles
Duncan, James Bloom, Francis Drake,
Maurice Logan, Wilmont Lantz, Grove
Miller, Lester Frankford, Lee Decant.
Luther Duncan, Meredith Germer and
Nevin Frankford.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
Easter Decorations
For Children's Party

Easter flowers, Easter bunnies and
bright hued Easter eggs were com
bined in the decorations and table ap-
pointments for the little party given
to-day by Mrs. Charles L. Reeser, of
Camp Hill, in celebration of the fifth
birthday anniversary of her son,
Charles Edward Reeser, Jr.
The youngsters enjoying music and
games with a supper following were
Dorothy Conklin, Fayetta konn, Fern
Conklin, Anna Sollenberger, Victoria
Menchey Esther Sollenberger, Cath
crime Reeser, Richard Menchey and
Charles Edward Reeser, Jr.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
Large Audience Joins
in the College Songs

During intermission last evening at
the concert of the Dickinson College
musical clubs. the large audience
Joined in singing college songs to the
pleasure of themselves and everyone
else. College and school yells were
given at the close of the performance.
The program was varied and we'll
done, each number receiving merited
applause. Gilbert Malcolm's imita-
tions of Harry Lauder were fine, and
the playing of the mandolin club much
better than that of the average col
lege club. The concert was given un-
der the direction of the senior class
of the Central High School.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
- 1T PAYS TO BUY UPTOWN &

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Hessler have
returned to their homo at Brooklyn
after visiting for two weeks in this
vicinity.
Miss Gladys Spencer, of Jersey City,
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Mary
Belle Winters, of Penn street.
Miss Hope Donaldson. of Philadel-
phia, is in the city for week with her
aunt, Mrs. Martha f. Lehman, of Mar
ket street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-31
KILLING OF DOCTOR WILL BE
SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
BY Associated Press

Seoul, Korea, March 31.-The kill
ing of DR.. Edgar De Mott Stryker,
formerly of Raritan, N. j.. is to be the
subject of an investigation by Vice
Consul Raymond S. Curtice, who is
now on his way to the scene of the
murder. DR.. Stryker, who was In
charge of large hospital at the Suan
gold mine, was shot to death by
Japanese eX-convict, Tomitara Wa
tanabe. The Japanese had strangled
his wife to death and, in a state of
frenzy, rushed to the hospital, where
he attacked DR.. Stryker. watanabe
was placed under arrest