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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
VICTORY IN FRANCE DEPENDS
ON THE POWERS OF ENDURANCE
LUCK PLAYS BIG
PART IN SERIES.

Will luck, in any form. manifest
itself in the series between the
Braves and the Athletics? IT'S
well. always. in doping the winner
of such short series. to make al
lOwances for the vagaries Of for
tune. Luck has decided more than
one worlds series.
Was it luck that saved the Red
Sox from defeat in the worlds
series of 1912? Well, rather! A
double-barreled dose Of it. In the
tenth inning, Snodgrass made his
famous $4,000 mum on Engle's
fly, for which he was well set.
Merkle then failed to get an. easy
foul from the bat of Iris Speaker.
Speaker took advantage of the
life thus awarded him and
singled, sending in Engle with the
tying run. Yerkes, who had pre-.
ceded Speaker and been given a
base on balls, reached third oni
the hit, from whence he scored
later on Lewis sacrifice fly, end
ing the game and the series in Ia
Lvor Of Boston.
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most as far as the seacoast on tt

most as far as the seacoast on the
north.
Between the Somme and the Disc in
the vicinity of Roye, the enemy Is still
in force. but we have retaken the
major part of the positions we were
obliged to give up.
ITO the north of the Aisne the nu-
merical strength of the German troops
seems to have diminished.
''Second-On the center. between
Rheims and the Meuse, there is moth
ing to report. On the heights of the
Meuse between Verdun and st. Mihiel,
the enemy has drawn back to the
north of Hattonchatel. He still holds
st. Mihiel and some positions to the
north of ST. Mihiel on the right bank
of the Meuse.
In the Woevre district the violent
attacks delivered by the enemy to the
west of ApremOnt have failed.
ION our right wing, Lorraine and
the Vosges, there has been no change
I'm. Russia along the line of East
tinues. Very spirited fighting is TAX
ing place on the frontier to the west of
Suwalki"
News Is Satisfactory.
Entirely satisfactory and reassuring
was the opinion today Of the last news
from the front as indicated by the war
Office statement. This confidence was
maintained in awaiting the afternoon Of
ficial report on the developments of the
battle of the North of France which has
taken on gigantic proportions.
AS time passes the contest becomes
increasingly desperate. Daring exploits
without number are daily recorded. A
recent order of the army tells of the
heroic deeds and self sacrifice of the
Thirty-second regiment of reserves
which, becoming separated from its di-
vision during recent battle, made a
march of Is days under extraordinary
conditions across the lines of the
enemy, finally reaching its own troops
with a loss of but few men.
The English and their native troops
are also distinguishing themselves, fire.
Quently under the terrific fire of the
enemy.
The battle on the left wing has be-
come with the Germans sort of frenzy,
declares Lieutenant Colonel Rousset,
the military critic, which shows to what
a point they are pressed to finish it.
With all their efforts. all their means
and all their energies concentrated he
believes it not probable that the Ger
mans will win. To do so they would
have to add to their attempt the ele-
ment Of surprise andathis is what they
lack he says
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
live IN TRENCHES
German Soldiers Get Only
Warm Meal in Night.
Dare Not Kindle Fire During
the Day.

Berlin. Oct. S.-According to the
latest dispatch reaching here from
(probably some place in France)-
frontal attacks have proved so costly
to both sides that they have been de-
ferred. The,antagonists are awaiting
the results of flanking movements,
whcih promise greater effect with
fewer casualties. The German SOL
diers in the center Of the line in
France) live in their trenches. The
only warm meal they get is served
in the night 1t is impossible to kim
die a fire in the day as the smoke dis
closes their positions. Otherwise the
men live on cold victuals, fruits and
heetS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

the bank to recover $1,000, which they
allege Blitz deposited in the bank and
which the bank officials refuse to turn
over to be applied in payment of debts
to Blitz creditors.
The opening statement in behalf Of
the plaintiff was made by Mr.. Lillard,
and was temperate and devoid Of sensa-
tionalism. Not SO with the remarks Of
E. D. McKeever, representing the de-
fendants.
Mr.. Larimer here. while a nice per-
son individually, is nonentity insofar
as this case is concerned" said Mr.. Nc
Keever. These attorneys, pretending
to represent him, are in reality repre-
senting the grudge Blitz bears the
bank"
THE principal creditor of Blitz has
been declared an outlaw in the state
of New York." was another declaration.
This statement was objected to and the
objection sustained by the court.
Charge of Bad Diamonds.
Diamonds which Blitz had left with
the bank for security for loans, Mr..
TConffnued on Page TWO.1
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HE'S NO sport
Weather Man Hands Ont Gloom
Program for Series.
braves and Athletics Practice
on Slippery Field Today.

Philadelphia, Oct. !. 8.-Today's
weather predictions for the worlds
series baseball game here tomorrow
and Saturday saCdened the hearts of
the fans. There is no hope for clear
weather. The best that can be ex-
pected for the next two days. accord
ing to the weather man, are clouds
with occasional light rains.
Conditions were unfavorable today
for the final practice Of the Philadel-
phia Athletics and the Boston Braves
A light rain fell during the night and
occasionally in the forenoon, enough
to make the ground slippery. George
Stallings, the Boston manager, who
last night decided he would not ac-
cept the offer of the use of Shibe park
for practice this morning because he
wanted the field in the afternoon, was
in no happy frame Of mind. He said
the refusal of Connie Mack, manager
of the Philadelphia club, to permit the
Boston players to use Shibe park in
the afternoon was unsportsmanlike,
since the Athletics are familiar with
the lights and shadows Of Fenway
park. Boston. Mack. it is understood,
gave the Boston team the use Of the
playing field in the morning because
he intended to use it in the afternoon
for his own men and also wanted to
have the field prepared for the big
games
"Chick" Davies, the young New
England college player, is the latest to
go on the hospital list of players. He
has catarrh of the appendix.
Have Had Words.
Managers Stallings and Mack had a
torrid conversation over the telephone
today, according to the leader Of the
Boston team. Stallings said Mack
called him up to protest against in
terviews in newspapers in which
Stallings characterized Mack's refusal
to let the National league champions
practice at Shibe park this afternoon
as ''unsportsmanlike. Mack attempt
ed to ''call him down." said Stallings,
for such talk and hot words followed.
The Boston manager appeared to be
greatly worked up.
The inevitable scandal with relation
to the sale OF tickets has crept into
the worlds series. This time the po-
lice are the ones accused of grating
in connection with the sale of tickets
and an official investigation is in prog
ress.
Garry Hermann, chairman OF the
national commission, who has charge
of the worlds series, was busy here
today. He was besieged for tickets.
Charles -. Ebbetts of the Brooklyn
team was among those who asked for
tickets for friends. Like the rest he
was refused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
GERMANS ARE HAMmERINC AWAY
AT THE new BELGIAN CAPITAL
GOOD CHAMPAGNE SUPPLY.

Paris, Oct S.-Three weeks ago
when the German armies were over
running Champagne. ramsacking the
cellars Of Chalons and Epernay OF
their choicest wines, it appeared
doubtful If the grape harvest could
be gathered this year. Luckily con-
ditions proved much more satisfac-
tory than was expected The ebbing
German invasion left the vineyards
practically undamaged.
When an enthusiastic Frenchmah
wished to celebrate the arrival of
representatives of the British at
Eperney, he found in a hotel only a
half bottle of Indifferent quality.
The vines themselves had only been
stripped of grapes along their edge
of the main roads over which the
German army passed. The German
invasion will make little or no diff
ferencse in the quality of the supply
of this years champagne or in the
supply of champagne in general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
ANOTHER RAIN.
Unsettled Night Brought MOnth'D
Rainfall to 1.20 Inches.

Following intermittent rain Wednes-
day night and early this mroning tho
sky cleared and the weather the FORE
part of the day was pleasant but alb
normally warm for this season OF the
year. The minimum temperature At
$3.50 o'clock this morning-60 degrees
was 10 degrees above normal fO-
this date.
The rainfall was .2S of an inch.
making the total for the month 1.29
inches Normal for the entire month
Of October is but 1.91 inches. October
is one of the dry months Of the year.
The Santa Fe reports light rain in
the eastern division. There was no
rain west of Newton. According to the
rain between Mcfarland and Caldwell
and good rain. all the way from
BuckIin in Ford county to Herington.
The forecast: Unsettled tonight
and Friday: probably showers in the
east portion"
The stage of the Kaw river today
was 3.9 feet: year age today It was
3.5 feet. Normal for October is six
feet.
The highest temperature on this
date in the 28 years that the local rec
ords have been kept was 85 in 1898:
the lowest was SO in 1894. The great
est precipitation on this date was 2.Sz
inches.
The weather has been a typical May.
variety in the last "a hours. 1t has
been warm for October-nine degrees
above normal-and the showers have
been of the May kind.
indicates that there will be no atmos-
pheric disturbances in the next "a
hours.
The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
Many Positions Lost to Ger
mans Recovered by Allies.
Paris Declares the Enemy Is
Making No Progress.
CONFINED TO THE LEFT NING
Fight Has Almost Ceased on
Right and Center.
French War ONCE Says the
News Is Satisfactory.

Paris, Oct. s.-The following official
announcement was made in Paris this
afternoon:
"First-On our left wing, in the re-
gion of the department of Nord, the
enemy has made progress at no point
At certain points he has moved back,
particularly to the north of Arras,
where the fighting is developing un-
der conditions favorable for us. The
operations of the opposing forces of
cavalry are developing at present al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
SENSATION IN
BLITz CASE.
Tales of Frenzied Finance Be-
fore Court Today.
Alleged Dealings of Topeka
Jeweler With German Bank.
CHARGE OF 'PHONY' DIAMONDS
Attorney Said Blitz Had De-
posted "Bad" Stones.
Claim That Federal Officers
Could Be ~Fixed.'


If statements made by the attorneys
in the case in their opening remarks to
the jury are correct, a tale of diamonds.
gold. frenzied finance and fraud, is to
be told to the court and jury in the sec
ond division of the Shawnee county dis
trict court. The trial of the suit of
James d. Larimer, trustee for l. NJ
Blitt, bankrupt jeweler, against the
German American State Bank began
today. T. M. Lillard and John M. New
ell. represent Larimer, and are suing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
AUTO OF MYSTERY
Machine Stands Untouched
Near Santa Fe Offices.
Number Shows Name of Owner
Where Is He?

Coincident with the leaving of a
flve-passenger Case automobile In,
front of the Santa Fe offices Wednes-
day morning. a Ford automobile. new
and equipped with electric lights and
starter, was stolen at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon on West Ninth street. The
Ford machine belongs to George N.
Holmes of the Santa Fe law depart
ment, and was standing in front of the
West Ninth street offices, in plain view
from Mr.. Holmes Office.
1t was the most daring automobile
robbery that has been reported in To-
peka.
The Case touring car bore a Mis-
souri, license tag, No. 1906. A few ad-
vertising blotters and other literature
in the machine indicated that 1t be-
longs to Lyle Stephenson. a Kansas
City life insurance agent with office
in the r. A. Long building. 1t was
left there about o'clock Wednesday
morning.
According to John Hayes. custodian
Of the Offices. two young fellows en-
tered the building at the same time.
supposedly getting out OF the car.
They went to an upper story, came
out OF the building and then started
down the street. The car was be-
spattered with mud and evidently had
done some long distance travelling.
Nothing was thought wrong about
the machine StanOlnS tHeTe al Ody
Wednesday. 1t remained there all
last night. through the rain. and this
morning was in a rather moist con-
dition.
The police were notified and Officer
Garrett investigated. Kansas City
authorities will be notified and 1t is
probable that the proper owners will
come after the car tonight or Friday
The theory advanced today is that
the two young men stole the Case car
in Kansas City. They drove it to To
peka and deserted it here. perhap
rea ring that u,c-S v--~-,'1 40 ~~--
around the state for officers to be on
the lookout for the machine. Then. 1t
is believed. they spent the day in To-
peka and in the middle Of the after
noon jumped into the Ford and went
away. No trace. Of them has been dis
covered. No one seems to remember
seeing any one get into the holmes
car.
The police believe that the theft OF
the machine in front of the Office
building was committed by the sa
persons who brought the automobii
from Kansas City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
BATTLE AT LILLE
Fierce Fighting Has Gone on
for Two Days.
ffre Germans Sustain q EwsSUf'
Over 1000 Men.

London, Oct. S.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Ostend filed
Tuesday, but delayed in transmission,
says:
"Fierce fighting has taken place for
two days around Lille. where the
French troops inflicted heavy losses.
The German batteries fired on the
station, the prefecture and other
buildings. The masterpieces in the
museum have been removed to safety.
I'm the fierce fighting the Germans
lost more than 1000 men and up to
this morning they had not succeeded
in occupying Lille"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
NOT AN OCCUPATION.
The japanese Merely Took Possession
Of Jaluit.

Toxic, Oct. 8.-Government officials
are careful to designate that the TAX
ing of the German island of Jaluit,
seat Of government in the Marshall
archipelago, Pacific ocean, and the de-
struction of the German base was not
an occupation. Nevertheless, they de-
clare Japan's assurances that the en-
pire has no ambition for territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT must not be interpret
ed to mean that the Japanese will re-
frain from taking steps necessary for
the protection of commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
Petticoat Lane of Kansas Is
Thronged With Shoppers.
Out of Town Buyers Here for
the Big Bargains.
WINDOW DISPLAYS 4 FEATURE
and Attractfvely Ar.
ranged Exhibits Here.
Railways Report Heavy Busi-
ness to Capital City.

Never before in Kansas have more
tasteful and attractively arranged win
dow exhibits been seen than in the To-
peka fall fashion show this week.
Between 2:3O and $50 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon there was an unusu-
ally large throng on Kansas avenue
and many of the stores were crowded.
There was a good crowd on the street
today. likewise. Threatening weather
has had the tendency to cut down the
out-of-town attendance at the SHOW
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

There are 100000 refugees from
Antwerp in Holland.
Very Little change on the battle
front In France today.
1t is announced in London that
Canadian troops arrived in the British
Isles today.
In Poland the Germans were sue
$500 prisoners.
According to the French statement,
the Russian offensive continues along
the front OF East Prussia.
day at PrzeInysl which Is severely suf-
fering under the artillery fire.
A German aerOplane visited Paris
today, dropping two bombs, one of
which wounded three persons.
1t is believed the bombarilment of
Antwerp begSn today after q demand
for the surrender of the city had been
refused.
Little change on the battle line in
the north of France is indicated in
the afternoon statement Of the French
war Office.
A wireless from Berlin says the pa
pers there report that the British and
Japanese attacks upon the Using Tau
have been repulsed.
minister here announces that the Bel
gian government has been moved from
Antwerp to Ostend.
The attacks of the Russians ON the
province of SuWalki have been re-
pulsed, the Russians losing 700 priS-
Oners and nine machine guns.
The fighting around Antwerp has
been . hattie of krupps against men.
The great guns have told the tale. The
supposedly impregnable forts have
been demolished.
In an attempt to wreck German
guns loaded on natcars, the Belgians
have sent several wildcat" trains
against the German cars. The attcmpt
was unsuccessful.
Emperor william has offered the
Iron Cross decoration and 25,OOO
marks to the first man entering Ant
werp. The Germans attacking force
numbers 125, 900 men.
Vienna claims that the Russians
AVE been driven out OF Hungary. Inc
russian ambassador at Rome replies
hat the Russians occupy one-f1fth OF
-~"-y as well as seven-eighths OF
Ga1icla.
The report widely circulated from
sources hostile to Germany that EN-
perOr William had removed General
Won MOltl<e rs chief of the general
stan Is proven untrue by reports from
neutral quarters.
German aircrafts dropped bombs on
ntwerp, killing scores OF people and
eating n panic among the populAce
he Germans have begun the bonn
trdment of the city. King Albert re.
ises to leave Antwerp and Is directing
Is defense
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
At Pttsburgh-First game

At Pttsburgh-F'irst game
Score: r H E
Buffalo ............... 3 s 1
t1ItSDuTSn- i
Batteries-Krapp and Allen; Dick
son and Berry.
Called in seventh; darkness
Second game called off on account Of
rain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled tonight and Friday; prob
ably showers in the east portion Of
the state tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
st. Louis city Series.

st. Louis American-National game
postponed; rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

In an attempt to wreck German
gums loaded on natcars, the Belgians
against the German cars. The attempt
was unsuccessful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

The fighting around Antwerp has
been . hattie of krupps against men
The great guns have told the tale. The
supposedly impregnable forts have
been demolished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

1t is believed the bOmbarilment OF
Antwerp begSn today after q demand
for the surrender of the city had been
refused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

Emperor william has offered the
Iron Cross decoration and $4,000
marks to the first man entering Ant
WeFp. The Germans attacking force
numbers 125, 900 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

Little change on the battle line in
the north of France is indicated in
the afternoon statement of the French
war Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

In Poland the Germans were sue
cessful against the Russians, capturing
4, 800 prisoners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

The Russians are battering away to-
day at Przemysl which Is severely suf-
+ fering under the artillery fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

A wireless from Berlin says the pa
pers there report that the British and
Japanese attacks upon the Using Tau
have been repulsed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

An official cablegram to the Belgian
minister here announces that the Bel
gian government has been moved from
Antwerp to OStend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

A German aerOplane visited Paris
today, dropping two bombs, one Of
which wounded three persons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

1t is announced in London tina
Canadian troops arrived in the British
Isles today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

According to the French statement,
the Russian offensive continues along
the front of East Prussia.
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CONTINUED on Page Two. J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

Vienna claims that the Russians
nave been driven out of Hungary. The
russian ambassador at Rome replies
hat the Russians occupy one-f1fth OF
navy as well as seven-eighths OF
Ga1icia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08
SUMMARY OF TODAY'S
WAR NEWS IN EUROPE

There are 100000 refugees from
Antwerp In Holland.
Very Little change on the battle
front In France today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-08

German aircrafts dropped bombs on
atwerp, killing scores Of people and
eating = panic among the populace.
he Germans have begun the bonn
ses to leave Antwerp and Is directing
Is defense
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-05
GILL OF SEATTLE.

Hiram G.. Gill of Seattle has again
been chosen mayor Of that enterprising
city Of the state of Washington by
majority of some $4,000 votes, this
time as the candidate of the forces who
demanded strict enforcement Of the law
in the matter of the suppression Of
gambling and disorderly houses The
result of the election is significant.
Four years ago Gill represented the
advocates of "wide open" town in
the municipal campaign and triumphed
over the opposition with the greatest
of ease. The gilded dens of vice and
tho sinks of iniquity flourishcd as
never before while Mayor Gill compla
Gently looked On. In the meantime the
women OF Washington were cnfran
chised. The first use they made of
their right to share in the government
was to demand the recall Of the
mayor. who was thrown out of office
in 1911 in the middle Of the term for
which he had been elected, Gill tried
for a vindication in 1912 and was again
humiliated.
This time, having seen, or pretending
TO have seen. the error Of his ways, he
was supported by the very people who
brought about his recall in 1911 and
defeated him in 1912. Whether he
has been soundly converted OF
whether he will s'lift the lid'' as far
as possible without bringing on an
other recall campaign will develop dur
ing the course Of his administration
The new convert sometimes becomes
fanatical in his zeal and goes to great
lengths in vindicating the law. At other
times he tries to pull through on q
mere profession of faith without the
good works necessary to insure saliva
ton.
Mayor Gill may take either chute If
he is burning with a desire TO show
the world how the laws against vice
can be enforced Seattle is due for
cleanup and the pep .1ation Of the city
Will be largely reduced forthwith. If
he enters upon the duties of his office
determined to ''lct well enough alone"
the crusaders who elected him are 90
ing to meet up with a great disap-
pointment.
In any event Hiram is triumphant
for the time being. A man who can
turn somersault on the vice question
and be elected to an office from which
he has been recalled is certainly a poll
tician of more than ordinary capacity,
whatever else may be said about him.