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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-02-03
OPPOSE MAIL ORDER HOUSES.

Merchants Organize Commercial Club
Want Farmers Patronage.
Tribune, Kan, Feb. 3.-The an
nouncement here that since 1912
Greeley county farmers have spent an
average Of 1000 a month with east
ern mail order houses has caused
merchants here to realize the neces-
sity of organizing a commercial club
to endeavor to keep this trade at
home. 1t is believed many local mail
order customers buy elsewhere when
they have cash and patronize home
merchants only when they need cred
it. An educational campaign will be
instituted to show how this practice
is a detriment to the community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-02-03
LAND PRICES INCREASE.

Barton County Prices Near Value OF
Eastern Counties.
Hoisington, Kan, Feb. 3.@That the
price Of western Kansas land Is rap
idly reaching the figures asked for
land in the central eastern states was
shown here when the Barton county
commissioners and county clerk ap-
praised land near here for condemna-
ton for a county road at from $3.50 to
$500 per acre. NJ. Sausen, John P.
Hiatt and H. B. Stickney, owners, in
Dictated that this price was low despite
the poor 1913 crops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-02-03

Mcther-"Now. Willie, put away those
drumsticks. Dent you know your father
has a headachey" Wfllie-"But ma, when
was going INTO the parlor with my drum
he told me to beat it"-Boston Trauncr1pt
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
FAIR AND WARM FOR
MOST OF COUNTRY
Occasional Relief Through Local
Thunder Storms Promised
This Section

Washington, June 2S.-"Except
for showers in New England and the
.lddle Atlantic States fair and warm
weather is forecast for the first half
OF the coming week over most OF the
county" said the Weather Bureaus
bulletin tonight. "Over the Middle
and Southern districts, West Of the
Rockies the Central states the South
west, the Gulf States and the Ohio
Valley generally fair weather will pre-
vail during the week, with continued
high temperatures to the Southwark
and with rising temperatures over
the Central districts by the middle OF
the week.
In the Missouri and upper Mis-
sissippi Valleys and the Lake region
far weather with moderate tempera
lures during the first half of the week
! Will De followed during the second
half by unsettled and showery wealth
er with higher temperatures while in
he Middle Atlantic States and New
England showers Monday will be fol
lowed by fair weather over both dis.
tricts and by somewhat more moder,
ate temperatures over the Middle At
lantic states, until toward the end Of
the week when showers are indicat
ed with rising temperatures.
I'm the South Alta, tic states higl
temperatures will continue with oc
casional relief through local thunder
storms"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
CARRY CAMPAIGN
TO VERY CAPITOL
Woman SufTragists Swarm About
Neutrality-suspicious. From
Clark

Washington June 27.-Woman suf
fragists representing their sisters in
3S states descended on the capital
again today, seeking support from
congressman OF all political factions.
Speaker Clark told them that wo-
man suffrage was as inevitable as
the rising of tomorrow's sun" Vice
President Marshall, pressed to take a
more definite stand on the question,
uaively intimated that his wife would
not let him; and Secretary Bryan,
waylaid by an enthusiastic suffragist
in a capitol corridor, took refuge in
an elevator.
II. Anna Howard Shaw, president
of the National Woman's Suffrage as
sociation, and Jane Addams of Chi
cago and Mrsc. Desha Breckinridgc
of Kentucky, vice president, pleaded
their cause to both Vice President
Marshall and Speaker Clark
Mrs. Breckenridge "a granddaughter
of Henry Clay said she hoped the vicl
president would help the woman suf.
frage cause. The vice president in.
! Iterrupted:
! I've got to remember my wife and
l don't want to get separated from
her"
This remark was Interpreted by
the suffragists to mean that Mrs. MAJ
shall opposes the movement.
Mrs. Antoinette Funk of Chicag,
said the delegation wanted their pc
titions sent to the senator's by mes
sengers.
II will do that for you," said tn,
Vice President, and calling pages, h
ordered the petitions distributed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
VERA CRUZ BOYS HEALTHY.
Marked Improvement in State of
Health of Americans.

Washington, June 26.-The sick
rate among the troops at Vera Cruz
for the week ended June "a, was 2 2.O3
per cent for the army and $50 per
cent for the marines, decrease und-
er the previous week.
AN analysis of the last reports,
laid a statement from the war depart
ment today, "shows 43 sick in hos
pitals, II sick in quarters, total 60.
or those sick So are incapacitated by
disease and eight by injury There is
a decrease in those suffering from
malaria and marked decrease in
the intestinal disease. Those remain
ing sick at the end of the week mum.
Der 81, as compared with SO rema m
ing sick last week"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
Wealthy N. Y. Bachelor, of Charles
ton Family Jumped from Ship.

New York, June 27-E. HarlstoY
Simons, wealthy New York bache-
lor, first cabin passenger on tn
steamship Baltic, was missing whe,
the ship arrived from Europe today.
He had disappeared on June "a dur
ing the night, leaving his outer cholth
ing in his state room. Officers OF
the ship believed he jumped over
board
Mr.. Simons, who was SO years old
was o member OF a prominent fam
lily in Charleston, S. G.. His brother
1harles Dewar Simons, was a broth
er-in-law of the late f. II. Hartman
His relatives declared today that Eu-
~opean physicians had given Mr.. ST
mons no hope about his health which
was bad.
j. Hartman Simons, a nephew was
trying today to have a steamship
sent to the point where it is believed
his uncle jumped overheard to scare!
cr the body.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
GOES TO WASHINGTON.
New Paymaster General of Navy
Visits IIaurens.

Laurens SHecial to Columbia State,
June 2S.-Samuel McGowan, whose
nomination as paymaster general of
the American navy was sent to the
United States senate yesterday by
President Wilson and later in the day
confirmed by that body. spent last
night and part OF today in Laurens.
the home of his nativity. Mr.. Nc
Gown was advised of his confirmation
and left this evening for Washington
where on Wednesday he will take the
oath and enter upon the discharge
of his new duties. He has been spend
ing day or SO in Augusta, and stop
ped over here to see relatives and
friends. Many friends called on him
at his hotel to felicitate him on his
promotion and to wish him continued
ith and success.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
TRUSTEES ELECT TEACHERS.
Central and Mill School Fully
EnuiDnah


Equipped.
At a meeting of the trustees OF the
Lancaster graded schools, held this
morning in the Office Of Col. Leroy
Springs, the chairman, several new
teachers were elected for the coming
session. These. together with those
already chosen, make up a full CORDS,
which will be as follows:
Chalmers Il. Wessinger, of Lexing-
ton, superintendent
Central School-W. l.. Feaster OF
Union, principal; Miss Eloise Foster,
principal; Miss Lucille Jeffords OF
Florence, seventh grade; Miss Pearl
Beatty Of Iva, sixth grade; Miss Eta
Skipper, fifth grade; Mrs. w. e. Tay-
lor, fourth grade; Miss Annie Warine
Pickens, Mount Pleasant, third
third grade: Miss Eva Hough, second
grade; Miss Josephine Foster, first
grade.
School No. 2.-J. x. Connors. prln
cipal; Mrs. X. r. Riddle, assistant
Miss Elfreida Poag, assistant.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
ROOSEVELT SICK, MUST REST.
Plans to Conduct Fall Campaigu
at Home.

at Home.
Oyster Bay, N. Y, June 27.--After
hearing his physicians's decree thai
he either must take a prolonged rest
or incur danger of permanent i'll
health, Theodore Roosevelt today
made plans to conduct the fall cam
paign, so far as possible, from Saga
more Hill. John McGrath his secre-
tary, engaged a cottage in the village
and expects to move there from New
York.
Another decision Col. Roosevelt
reached was to stop the procession
of visitors to Sycamore Hill He was
told his constant interviews with po-
iitical leader were too much OF a
strain and that he should ee fewer
persons and said hereafter he would
see no one except by appointment.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30
ORDERS EQUIPMENT HELD.
Blease Writes Letter to Commander
OF Regiments.

OF Regiments.
Columbia Special to Charleston
News and Courier June 26.-To the
regimental commanders of the Natio-
nal Guard, South Carolina, Governor
Blease has written the following let
ter:
June 2, 1914.
Coils julius H. Cogswell Charleston
S. c.; w. w. Lewis, Yorkville, s. C..
A. e. Legare, olumbia. S. C.-Gentle-
men: You will please, Immediately
instruct each captain of each com
pany in your regiments not to relIn.
quish possession OF any equipment OF
supplies now in the hands ofNSR.aeli
or any member of his company, I'd
anybody or under anybody's order. |
do not propose for the militia of this
State to be kicked out and branded
as property thieves, and / want you
TO hold to what ycu have.
The whole thing is simplyt dirty
politics. and as soon as can get
foot-loose 1 am satisfied 1 will have
no trouble in Strengthening the en-
tire matter out.
With kind personal regards anC
best wishes, very respectfully,
(Signed) COLE L. BLEAsE.
Governor and ommander-in-chief
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-06-30

lcontInued on Page EIght.l
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29

Millions tn Gold Leaves New York. NEW YORK, July 2s.-Because of the demand for gold in London, Par is and Berlin. $2s.000.oo0 in bullion and coin was sent from here in the past five days. every steamer taking from one to five million. ~.
 In the past few months total of SIPS. .000, 900 in gold has been sent from here to Europe and the treas ury department was forced to ship gold from every sub-treasury and mint to New York. As far west as Denver the order was sent to send gold to the New York sub-treasury.
 As the demand for gold continues Secretary McAdoo has ordered more shipments to be made. as he fears to allow the gold, reserves in New York to drop below their present level. At no time since the Cieve. land administration has the reserve been as low as at the present time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
ALL EUROPE IS
 IN 4 TURMOIL
Continued from page 1.)

Continued from page 1.) over the present internal unrest in the empire.
 Priests Are Active.
 The priests of the Russian Greek church are actively working up the populace of all sections of the coun- try, calling upon Russians to aid their brothers in the Balkans and to fight for God and Russia"
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29

I 1via. The SeTvian army, which was about to invade Bosnia, has been Held in check, according to reports from the front. The Slavs wished to invade Austria and recruit from among the Slavs of southern Aus tria, the majority of whom are ex- pected to join the Servians. j.. Austrians Glad of War.
 The people of this city are rejoic- ing at the declaration of war and are focking to the recruiting offices to enlist. The newspapers have be en prohibited from printing news of the movement of troops or of. existing conditions at the front.
 CEiy troop train, are being ooe'- ated on the railroads The military authorities are using every effort to concentrate the troops on the Russian and Servian borders.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
French Aviators Enlist.
Russian Troops In Poland.

BERLIN, July 29.--=An unconfirm- ed report has been received here that the Russian troops, 100000 strong, have arrived at the city of Wirballen,; in Russian Poland, from which position they can strike across to the Black Sea, cutting off the cities of Konigsberg and Danzig, in German Poland, from the balance of the empire.
 Germany to Fight.
 The foreign minister today amour ced that Germany had notified Russia that if Russian troops are mobilized against Austria Germany would en- gage in the fight. German states men still have hopes of avoiding the general European conflict which seems so imminent.
 Heavy Drain On Banks.
 The runs upon savings banks in all sections of Germany continues and the banking houses have had considerable difficulty in preventing general panic, which would ruin them. Securities have been thrown upon the market for half the prices ruling prior to the declaration of war, and but few takers can be secured. Gold is at a premium.
 Germany Is Ready.
 The first reserves of the German army were called to the colors when the announcement of war between Austria and Servia was made. The border guards on the French and Russian borders have been increased and the military carltonnlents at Metz and at Posen have been crowded with troops of the regular army, which has all been moved towards the border. The reserves will be sent southward as soon as needed. The second line of reserves were notified today to be ready to report at an instant's no. atice. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
SEWER EXPLODES
 WORKMEN KILLED

PfrTSBURG, July 29.-Twelve workmen were. injured yesterday when a sewer which they were re- pairing exploded. The force of the explosion was so terrific that the streets were thrown up for several blocks. It is believed that the ex- plosion was caused by gas which had accumulated from the leakage of gas- oline from automobiles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
Y. N, C. \. Lot for SaIe.

'. w. v. ~ Iot !oT oNso'
 Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned until Wednesday. August 5, 1914, for the purchase of the lot fronting fifty feetsons HSbsft street and one hundred anu ten feet on Broadway, Valdez. Ri3k4 rSsSsS- ed to reject any and all bids. Title guaranteed. WALTER STEWART. Care AlAsAa Water. sI,isht and Tsl. Cos
 k Aug 6
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
French Preparing.

GFSUCV TbSp0s"0'
 PARIS, July 29.-The French war department has not stopped it's prep arations for war. Troop trains are in readiness here and at every city between the Spanish and German borders so that at a moments notice the troops may be sent toward Ger many. At Nancy the first three di- visions of the army will concentrate in twenty-four hours according to mobilization plans. The present force is strong enough to prevent the Ger mans crossing into France until re- inforced.
 French Aviators Enlist.
 Hundreds of the best aviators in this country have offered their ser vices to the government An avia- tion corps, separate from that now attached to the army, has been or ganized and will be sent to the bor- der. All the aviators have been ask ed to report at the border and to make daily flights in order to watch operations across the border in Ger many.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
Priests Are Active.

Vienna. Reports Fighting.
 VIENNA, July 29.-Fighting be- tween the Austrians and Servians is reported along the River Drina, which bounds the eastern border of Ser.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29

:. A fresh line or paint received on
 the last boat by the Valdez Sheet
 Metal Works. Prices reasonable. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
CL0U|DB|uRST HITS. $;
 COLORADO CAMPS

TELLURIDE, Colo, July 29.-A cloudburst in the mountains yester- day caused the streams to turn into raging torrents which swept scores of persons to tn ir deaths and caused damage to the extent of more than $1,OO0,000.
 The business section of this city was badly damaged and whole sec tions are now mass of debris. Many of tine mining camps were hard hit and the operators will be forced to suspend operations until buildings washed away can be replaced.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29
Nubsns corss.s.

Try hrsa St. rllaFie's for one of those Nubone corsets. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-07-29

Pingree! Fingree! Pinaree! s. Blum & Co. sole agents for the Pingree shoe.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
ArnOld-Oldham.

A beautiful but quiet wedding was
that of Mr.. Harold Oldham and Miss
Margaret Arnold, which was solemnized
Monday morning at 10 clock, Rev. F.
III. finder, of the Christian church, Off
ciating. The house was tastefully dec
Grated with cut flowers and plants and
the bride and groom entered the parlors
to the sweet strains of wedding march
played by Miss Patsy Kinnaird, and
stood beneath an arch of smilaX and
ferns.
The bride was most becomingly al
tired in green cloth, with large BLACK
hat, and carried shower bouquet of
white roses and lilies of the valley. The
groom was very handsome in the GUS
tomary suit of black. Only the imme-
diate families and few intimate friends
diately following the Gel emony the bril-
dial party left in an automobile for Dan
vile, where they caught the train for
Cincinnati.
The bride is the only daughter of
Judge and Mrs. Clay Arnold, of Lancas-
ter. and is well-known here, where she
has visited and where she formerly at
tended Madison Institute. She is a young
lady of much beauty and charm of man
ner, and the groom is to be congratu lat
ed. Mr.. Oldham is the second son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Oldham, of this city.
and is one of our prominent young soci-
ETY. men. He has many friends, who
extend heartiest good wishes to his bride
and himself, in which the Climax-Mad-
isonian heartily Joins.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
MOTHER SUPERIOR
ROSARY HILL HOME
Tells How VinoI Restores
Strength and Vitality to the
Weak, Worn-0ut Ones in
Her CHARGE.

Rosary Hill Home, Hawthorne, NY
--"I have been at work among the sick
and poor for nearly eighteen years, and
whenever l have used Vinol for run
down, weak or emaciated patients, they
have been visibly benefited by it. One
patient, a young woman, was so weak
and i'll she could hardly creep to my door
for aid, and was leaning on friends
arm. supplied Vinol to her literally
and in a month when she returned to
thank me hardly recognized her. She
was strong, her color charming and her
cheeks rounded out. These words are
uttered from my heart, in order that
more people may know about Vinol, as
there is nothing makes me happier in
the world than to relieve the sick. -
Mother M. ALPHoNSA LATHRoP, o. Sd,
Hawthorne, NY.
Such disinterested and reliable testi-
mony should convince everyone of the
merits of Vinol, our delicious cod liver
and iron tonic to build up health and
strength for all weakened and nervous
conditions, whether caused from over
work, worry or chronic coughs and colds.
If Vinol fails to benefit we return your
money.
B. l. MIDDLETON, Richmond, Ky.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
Death of Mrs. T. j. Douglas.

A death which has caused widespread
sorrow in the com unity is that of Mrs.
T ]. Douglas, which occurred on Christ
mas day at about o'clock, following a
long and painful illness. Mrs. Douglas
was women of lovely character, mod
est and retiring, a sympathetic neighbor
and faithful friend. Although her death
was not unexpected, it came, as death
always comes, as shock to the family
and those dear to her. All hearts go
out in love and tender compassion to
those who mourn her death.
The funeral was held at the residence
on Sunday at o'clock and was conduct
ed by DIR. E. B. Barnes, after which
the interment took place in tn e
Richmond Cemetery. Many beauti-
full flowers were sent by friends who
wished to show this last tribute of res
pect 10 the gentle woman.
Mrs. Douglas is survived by two chill
dren, Mrs. Jack Wagers and Miss Tillie
Douglas. both of this city.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
Personal
Phone 63s or $50 for all personal items.

Mr.. Chas. Embry was in Irvine the past
week on business.
Mr. Clarence Hicks spent several days
last week in Lancaster.
Deputy Marshal Elliott, of Irvine, was in
our city the past week.
Mr.. Senate Thompson. of the White
Hall vicinity. is very ill.
Mr.. Louis Schlegel has been the guest of
his mother the past week.
Mr.. Harris Douglas has been the guest
of relatives in Vincennes, Ind.
Mrs. Mary Jasper is the guest of her son,
DIR. H. c. Jasper, on High street.
Miss Mary Barrett Smith has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. Phelps.
Mrs. L. L. Jackson. of Irvine. has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Lilly.
Mrs. John Shackelford and little son
have been the guests of relatives here.
Mr.. George Bogard, of Big Stone Gap,
Va. spent the Holidays in this city.
Mrs. Cornelia Clay spent several days in
Lancaster the past week with relatives.
Judge N. B. Turpin and wife, OF Heidel-
berg, spent Christmas with relatives in
this city,
Miss Mary @. Covington, who has been
teaching in Louisville, spent the Holidays
at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Denny have been
the guests of Mrs. Thomas Smith in Lex
ington.
Hon. r. L. Stevens, of Clark county, is
improving from recent attack of throat
paralysis.
Miss Nancy Walker, of Lancaster, was
the guest of Miss Jane D. Stockton several
days last week.
Mr.. Chester CuIIison has returned to his
home in Indiana after visit to Miss Mary
Lee Douglas.
Messrs. Thomas McCown. James Park
and Gaines Jasper will return this week to
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30

State University.
Miss Leila Harris, of Mt. Sterling, spen
last week at home with her parents, Prof
and Mrs. ]. B. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanton, of this city, are
at home after spending several days with
relatives in Lancaster
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams were the
| iuests of Mr.. and Mrs. James Neale dur
| ing Christmas week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Griggs, of RED
House, are spending the Holidays with
relatives and friends at Lancaster.
Master John Nuckols is confined to his
home with scarlet fever. His friends hope
for his speedy recovery.
Mr.. Gaines Jasper joins several of his
college friends on Tuesday for visit tc
Mr.. Robertson at Shelbyville.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kuhns and little
daughter, of Louisville, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Emil Lohrish in this city.
Little Maria Gibson, the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Gibson, has been
quite sick with tonsilitis in Cincinnati.
Hon. w. B. Smith spent several days
last week in Washington, D. c., in refer
ence to the appointment of postmaster
at Berea.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bogard and son.
George, Jr., left Tuesday morning for Big
Stone Gap, Va, after visit to relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Oldham and family
attended the wedding of Mr. Harold Old
ham and Miss Margaret Arnold in Lancas
ter on Monday.
Mr.. Chas. Vaught cane home from Cen.
trail University and spent the Christmas
vacation at home with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. CHI. Vaught.
Little Miss Jennie Enright, who has been
so ill with typhoid fever at the home OF
her parents on Woodland avenue, is some.
what improved.
Misses Head, Hemlepp, Gibson, Hurst
and Madame Piotrowska returned Monday
to Richmond, after spending the holidays
at various points.
Misses Vida, Alma and Vivian May
who have been attending the Normal
School in this civ, spent the Holidays
with their parents in Danville
Miss Nellie Rourke and little brother
Master Frank, of Paris. came over to spend
the Holidays with friends in this city and
to visit their little sick cousin, Miss Jennie