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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
WAR WILL HELP SOUTHWEST.
United States to Take Care OF All
Latin America Trade.

st. Louis, Aug. 11.-All kinds Of
opinion have been hastily expressed.
as to the outcome. in our own affairs,
Of the European war, the embargo on
Atlantic trade the breakdown of in
ternational finance, the emergency
measures in this country, says the New
York Evening Post. But the general
consensus of feeling, here in the south
west, is distinctly hopeful. Already,
general business exhibits more Op-
timistic front. Buoyed up by pros
perity already flowing into the farm
ing regions, and by prospective better
conditions for the railroads, manufac-
turers and merchants look for decided
commercial acceleration.
Higher rates now allowed the rail-
roads will provide transportation COM
panies with revenue to buy additional
equipment and to make needed i'm
prOvements. The activity Of the car
riers with building and reconstruction
should give much needed relief to in
dustry, which has been the prime suf-
ferer from the depression. The weak
ness in the commercial situation at the
moment is due to temporary lack of
AS we Of the southwest see it. the
war in Europe promises to benefit
nearly all lines of home trade in Amer
lea. The direct benefits will come from
the seat of war. as the United States
Will be called upon to meet the re-
Quirements of the warning nations.
The middle west will gain additional
benefit-indirect, but largely TAX
ing care of the foreign trade, especially
in Latin-America, which Europe has
enjoyed up to this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
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VISIT EVERY CITY
Topeka Club to Make Complete
League Circuit.
Lineup Changed After Cooley
Gives Releases.

Dick Cooley and his club of warriors
completed their stay at home Monday
and left last night for Lincoln to begin
a record road trip. The club will visit
every town on the circuit and return
home September 8. This will be the last
road trip of the year and then Topeka
will return home to play six clubs and
finish the season. The club won IA and
lost games while here
The membership Of the club consisted
OF the regular lineup OF the infield and
outfield. five pitchers, one catcher and
one utility man. The pitching stan is
composed of Grover, Ridgeway. Refsigl,
Sanford and Dashner. Rapps was the
only catcher and Ogren, the youngster
from the Bluegrass league. will play
the utility toll.
Pitchers Faircloth and Jones were not
taken on the trip. Jones has been given
his unconditional release and Faircloth
has been sold on an optional agreement
to the " 5catine club Of the Central
Association. He will return during the
month of September.
! Catcher McDonough has been re-
leased. In addition to being out of con-
dition, he was sick and was confined to
! his bed. His wife had to go to the club
| house and get his paraphernalia before
the club left.
A catcher named Gleason is due to
| join the Topeka club in Lincoln TO-DAY.
His home is in Portland, Ore, and he
was picked up on the recommendation
OF Bill Rapps. He is said to be a good
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11

American One Of First to Get Home
From War Center.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Among first
arrivals in Washington from turbu-
lent scenes in Europe were Solicitor
General and Mrs. Davis, who reached
here today from Halifax. after an ex-
citing run across the Atlantic on the
Mauretania. They were in Tours.
France. when Austria declared war
against Servia. Hurrying to LIVER
pool, they took passage on the Cunard-
er, which, while on Sable island. sud-
denly changed its course after the
captain had received warning that
German cruisers were believed to be
in that vicinity.
light showing. the Mauretania sped to
Halifax and Mr.. and Mrz. Davis con-
tinued their journey by train to
Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
TEXAS POLITICS.
Woman Suffrage and Prohibition Agi
tate Democrat Convention.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 11.-Questions
of national woman suffrage and ma
tional prohibition attracted most at
tention at the opening of the state
Democratic convention here today.
The convention will ratify the nomf-
nees for state and congressional offices
selected by primary election last
month and adopt a platform.
Waco, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE state Re-
publican convention met here today
to nominate a candidate for governor
and for any other state offices the Re-
publicans may decide to contest in the
fall election.
San Antonio, Tex, Aug. 11.-Pro-
gressives Of the state met In conven-
ton here today to make nominations
for state offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
TO Defend TITLE.
Welsh Surprises Bugs by Agreeing to
Battle i'm October.

San Francisco. Aug. 11.-Freddie
Welsh will defend his newly acquired
light weight championship title in San
Francisco the latter part Of October.
Such was the announcement made by
Promoter Coffroth last night, following
the arrival of a cablegram from Harry
Pollok We1sh's manager.
Welsh's opponent will be the winner
of a light weight match Coffroth pro-
poses holding next month with Charlie
White as one of the principals. Jim
prefers to stage Richie with White,
but he is none too confident that he can
line up Richie.
Jimmy Dime telegraphed Coffroth
from Great Falls, stating a willingness
to let George Chip meet Mike Gibbons
in a 20-round bout here next month
Nate Lewis planned yesterday to
leave with Charley White for Chicago
today. The reason was Ritchie's decla-
ration that he would not be ready to
enter the ring before October. After a
talk with Coffroth, however, Lewis de-
cided to stay in San Francisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
JONES TO FEDS.
Famous Manager May Purchase Club
in New League,

Chicago. Aug. 11.-Fielder A. Jones
who piioted the White Sox to a worlds
championship in 1906 may be lined
up with the Federal league before an
other baseball season rolls around
According to a dispatch from Port
land, Ore, the home of the former
Sox manager, Jones is on his way to
st. Louis to meet President Gilmore
of the Federal league. It is under
stood that Jones has been offered a
part ownership in one OF the federal
clubs with the stipulation that he also
accept the active management of the
team.
President Gilmore will make a fly
ing trip to st. Louis this week. He
declared today he was not ready to
discuss the possibility of Jones being
added to the federal ranks but added
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
POPULISM RETURNS.
Issue of Money on Warehouse Re-
ceipts Proposed in Congress.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Three
amendments to the bank law, prompt
ed by the European war were intro
duced today in the senate. They
staple warehouse receipts as CONNER
cial paper upon which currency could
be issued up to 75 per cent of their
value; would increase the limit from
80 per cent to IS per cent of currency
to be issued on commercial paper, and
more fully define the status of state
banks and fully empower them, If they
join the federal reserve system. to is
sue extra currency.
Senator Hoke Smith introduced a
joint resolution to empower the Sec
rotary of the treasury to fix the issue
of currency by the banks. in the cot
ton states. at one-half the amount to
which they are entitled under the cur
rency act and the other half in cur
rency direct to holders Of cotton ware
house receipts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
LIKE 4 Biz CITY No FOREICN Fill MS
Grounds Of Topeka Fair Will Topeka ~Movie" Houses
Be Complete. Effect Of the War.
Thousand Conveniences for European Features Will
Visitors From State. hausted Soon.
WILL FEED THOUSANDS DAILY USE AMERICAN MADE PICTURES
Dining Rooms and Lunch Studi0s Scenes This
Stands for All. Country viii Lead.
Even Barber Shops Will Be Smaller Will Have
Stationed There. longed Service.
Grounds of Topeka Fair Will
Be Complete.
Thousand Conveniences 70
Visitors From State.
for European Features VIII Be Ex-
hausted Soon.
WILL feed THOUSANDS DAILY
Dining Rooms and Lunch
Stands for All.
Even Barber Shops VIII Be
Stationed There.

The grounds Of the big fair. Topeka,
September 14-18. will have the appear
ance Of a well regulated city. There
Will be a thousand and one convent
ences that are found in an Incorporated
town.
Police and fire and street cleaning de-
partments will be maintained. A post
Office will be established for the con-
venience of the visitors. A telegraph
company will do business on the
be represented.
Representatives of the railroads will
be on hand to furnish Information rel
alive to freight and passenger rates
Automatic sanitary drinking foun-
tains will furnish plenty Of cool drink
ing water. The race horse and stock
barns will have city water connections.
City of Tents.
Over in the woods on the south side of
the grounds will be city of tents
where many persons from out of town
VIII enjoy camp life fair week. While
there Will DE no grocery store on the
grounds, dairy, grocery, and meat wag-
ons Will drive In daily, making it posi-
bic to procure supplies without incon-
venience. The ice man will also be a
regular visitor.
Arrangements are being made for
feeding all the way from ten to fifteen
thousand persons daily right on the
fair grounds. There will be several
large dining rooms or tents, aside from
numerous lunch stands.
In Sanitary Condition.
The grounds will be kept in a sanitary
condition. All buildings will be disin-
fected daily. An inspector will see to
it that no red lemonade is sold that
does not conform to the state require
ments.
Among the many conveniences that
will be provided will be rest rooms with
attendants, check stand. an informa-
ton bureau. emergency hospital, and
barber shop.
The railroads will run special trains
fafr week and the street railway COM
pany Will maintain adequate service to
handle the record breaking crowds that
are expected to be in attendance each
| day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
NO MORE EXCURSIONS
In States Where Two Cent Fares Are
Fixed by Law.

Chicago. ILL.,, Aug I.-Railroads hold
ing membership in the Western Passen-
ger Association have agreed that no
more special excursion rates will be
granted locally in states where two-cent
fares are f1xed by statute. The action
was agreed upon by the committee fol-
lowing the request for special rates to
the Wisconsin State Fair.
1T was impossible to grant the re-
duced rates in Wisconsin without ac-
cording the same concession in the
eleven other states of the district" said
passenger official to-day, land that
could not be done"
1t was pointed out by several officials
,, that the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion in its decision in the Eastern rate
case, took a firm stand on the passen-
ger rates. The commission intimated
| that passenger rates were too low in
the district where the decision applied,
and the difference in conditions be-
tween the Eastern and Western terri
tory would indicate that the rates
should, be somewhat higher IN the
West.
AS general thing there is no differ
cnce. Minnesota, Iowa and several
other states have the two-cent rates
fixed by statute and most Of the others
have rate Of 2k cent or less a mile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
Topeka ~Movie" Houses Feel
Effect Of the War.
Studios and Scenes in This
Country Will Lead.
Smaller Towns Will Have Pro.
lOnged Service.

As a result of the Euro-ean war To-
peka moving picture houses will be un-
able to book foreign feature films for
the entertainment Of their patrons I'M
til after hostilities are suspended. And
for spectacular productions some of the
local places of amusement have been
depending largely upon films made on
the continent.
In speaking of tine situation the man.
ager of a local theater said today:
while it will be impossible to procure
the foreign films there will be plenty of
good American films available. In fact
many Of the American theater goers
prefer the American made films; they
do not care for the manner in which
the foreigners gesticulate with their
arms and shoulders. 1t is probable.
however. that some Of the big feature
films will be missed.
1.-TWO Of the big firms which have
and Gaumont-have American studios
also. American films are becoming
more and more popular in Europe.
While the war is in progress It will be
impossible to send films from this coun-
try. SO these films that would ordinarily
DC sent across the sea will be available
for home USE
Like the Cowboys.
Indian and cowboy pictures made in
America are popular in Europe. The
John Bunny films are in great demand,
and for this reason it might be said that
John Bunny is the most popular
movie actor in the world. 1t must be
admitted that because of a lack of ges-
lures the foreigners as a rule consider
the American acting quite crude and
stiff.''
Foreign pictures will be in circula-
| ton in the United States for some
months as 1t takes considerable time
| for the pictures to MAKE the rounds
| The show houses in the larger cities
| usually get the films fresh when they
are new and without blemishes. The
| rental price is reduced on the old pic
lures and they usually go to the small
| towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
American Railroads Far Su-
periOr to Those of Europe.
w. j. Black Declares Govern
ment Ownership Is Failure.
GRAIN TRADE Of THE ORIENT
Kansas Wheat Rarely Is Sent
to Japan and China.
Other Items of General Interest
in the Traffic World.

I'm equipment and service to pas
sengers, American railroads are far su-
perior to those of Europe" said w. ].
Black, passenger traffic manager of the
Santa Fee. who has recently returned
from a three months sojourn abroad.
THE roadbeds of the foreign lines are
objects of great admiration" he con-
tinued but this Is caused by the great
abundance Of cheap labor. American
railroads are rapidly coming to the
front in this regard, however, by the
expenditure Of huge sums Of money"
Mr.. Black thinks that we have the
advantage as far as fares are concern
ed. He says that the bulk OF European
travel is second class, which brings the
rate down to about the level Of our first
class, but not the service. In this re-
gard they are inferior to anything we
would dare offer our clients" he says.
Dining cars in Europe are very far
below ours. Even on their very high
est class trains the service is inefficient
and the food poor as compared to
American railroads have to face an an
nual deficit in connection with their
dining car service, a loss in dollars and
cents they never will be able to over
come. But they feel they can afford it
in a way, as a good dining car service
does much to make road popular
with the travelling public. However
that may be. the roads have to stand
the loss anyway. for they have educat-
ed their patrons to expect much for
their money, and to curtail in this item
would be suicidal to any road making
the attempt. On American railroads
whatever the public may demand in
reason, the public will get.
Europe IL much older than Amer
ica," continued Mr.. Black. land rail-
reading, like other things over there. is
largely settled by tradition. When they
have brought train service up to a GER
tain standard, there it may stand for
years because that standard has be-
come a tradition, itself. Over here
once We cease to progress, we begin to
deteriorate. 1t is fatal for the American
road to stand still because once this
practice begins, competitors take Its
business by furnishing something bet
ter.
Most Of the railroads of Europe are
government owned which spells death
to competition. I doubt if any rail-
road official either of Europe or Amer
lea ever really seriously gave voice tc
the expression, the public be damned.
But over there, especially in the case OF
government owned roads. they are
privileged to sit back and say. the
public will have to be satisfied which
really amounts to the same thing in the
end. Just imagine what would happen
to any American road practicing such a
method in this age of keen competf-
tiOn."
AS instances of the live, progressive
ideas of the American roads. Mr.
Black cites the arrangement now in
| force on the Santa Fee of furnishing the
latest bulletins concerning the war sit
uation in Europe to the California Linn
tied at certain stations along the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11

To Let French Reservists Sail From
Port of Montreal.

Montreal, Aug. 1.-THE order closing
the port Of Montreal was temporarily
lifted today to allow the steamship
Royal Edward to sail with five hundred
French reservists on board. The Royal
Edward expects to meet French OF
British warships in the gulf and be
conveyed across the Atlantic. In Eng
land the vessel may be taken over by
the British admiralty.
While the ports of Montreal and Que
bee have been closed as far as ocean
going traffic is concerned this order, II
was explained by the port authorities
today, has no reference to the inland
water traffic on the rivers and lakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
FOOTBALL LOOMS UP.
Gridliron Sport Will Start Over Coun.
try Next Month.

New York. Aug. 11.-Spectrelike
football is beginning to take baseball.
Although the prospective pennant win
ners and worlds championship con-
tenders are yet in the making. the
gridiron game is barely month away.
Coaches and candidates for the eleven
are studying the rules anew and soon
the tackling dummy will tremble and
SWAY under the clutch of the eager
player, for an Saturday, September 10.
the initial call to mimic conflict will
sound and from that day until the
first Saturday of December football
will rise and wane in it's short bun
active reign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
Roar of Cannon win Be Due to Tar
get Practice.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE roar of
cannon and the shrek of shells will
be heard along the coast here next
Thursday night, but there need be no
cause for alarm. Colonel S. E. Allen.
coast defense commander at Fort
Hancock, Sandy Hook. N. J., gave
warning to shipping interests today
there will be target practice that night
with the coast defense guns and NOR
tara
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
LUSITANIA NEARS PORT
She Is Heard From 500 Miles From
Liverpool.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Cunarder
Lusitania, which left here at o'clock
last Wednesday morning for a dash
acro ss the Atlantic. reached Fastnet,
approximately 800 miles from Liver
pool, between s and 10 o'clock this
morning. CuEard line officials an
nounced thai they had received cable
advices from Liverpool to this effect
today. The Lusitania should reach
Liverpool tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
BR0UGHT Down AIRSHIP
Four German OMiceFs Were Killed in
Machine.

London. Aug. IA dispatch from
st. Petersburg says th-t q small Ger
man airship of the Parseval type was
riddled with shot and brought to the
ground near Czenstocht va, Russian
Poland, ON Friday. Its occupants,
four German officers, were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11

get into communication with Comis-
keys old manager.
Gilmore asserted some private bust
ness relative to the Mound City club
of his league required his presence
there.
The addition of Jones would be
big boost for the new league. There
are many fans who regard him as the
greatest manager baseball has ever
known and it is generally conceded
that he ranks with the best leaders
the game has produced. Gilmore has
known Jones for over IL years and is
on good terms with him. He says the
Federals would welcome the ex-White
Sox leader to their ranks but would
not hint what club might be turned
over to the former idol of the South
side fans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
Steamer Sailines CanceIed.

Montreal. Aug. 1.-THE British ad-
miralty has cancelled all trans ATTAIN
tic sailings of the Allan Line steamers
Alsatian. Victorian and Corsican and
will use the vessels to transport sup
plies and troops, presumably from
canada to Europe, according to an
nouncement made by the line today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
Eluded British Cruisers.

steamer Koln arrived here from Bre-
men today. having e1uded four British
cruisers during the latter part Of her
voyage. according to her comn00doGs
Captain Jacheus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11

insufficient sleep and late hours are
some of the causes which retard growth
and health Of children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11
Awaiting transportation Home.

Havre, France, Aug. 11.-Between
1000 and 5000 Americans were still
awaiting here today for the sailing Of
the French transatlantic liners
France and Chicago, which had been
expected to depart yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11

When Clyde Milan was put out of
the game by breaking his jaw on Noel
ler's head, Clark Griffith was left
without good hitting outfielder. He
offered the Pirates good price for
his old friend, Mike Mitchell. The
Pirates accepted and Mike has been
filling the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-11

additional Sport on Page 81
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-11-20

Several years ago Lord Clonmel
brought to this country a string OF
race horses, and at the close of the
season Phil Dwyer gave a banquet
in his honor. Sheriff Tom Dunn Of
New York was called upon for a
speech.
"Faith and this 0the wonderful
country" said Dunn. 81 was a poor
Irish LAD, and me dear old mother,
God rest Ter soul. hardly had pen
MES enoueh-to bring ne over. And
here ] an toairht sjfting cheek b.
iowl with Lord cloamcl himself
Why, me friends, bacS in the ol6
Tipperary DIS ! eoaldnt yet near
enough 10 bis lordship 10 hit him
with shotgan {" s1yervhody's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-11-20
s;r.nacua Fctal..

Old Abe Cruger lied IN -
England in the days OF ladian Nar-
fare. He was fatalst of pro
nounccd type. Nevertheless he
would not venture forth without his
blunderbuss. One day he had an
important errand, bat the blunder-
buss, when he came to get it, was
missing from the rack made of an
tiers where it always hung. Some
one of his family had taken it, Abe
sat down to wait till it was brought
back.
"But, Abe, l thought you were a
fatalist?" said a friend.
$50 l am" the old man an.
swered.
"Then why bother about your
blunderbuss 2" taunted the friend
"You are in no danger from tie r..
dians, since you can't possibly die
kill your time comes"
"Yes,' said the old man, 'but
suppose | was to meet an Indian
and his time had come. 1t wouldn't t
do for NE not to have my blunder,
buss, would IT."