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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
IN ANSWER TO BRYAN.
England Says She Had No Intention
Of Barring Americans.

London, Aug. 12.-It was officially
declared here today the only steps
taken by the British government to
prevent the landing of foreigners in
the British Isles were those provided
for by the sections Of the alien restric-
ton act, the object OF which was to
safeguard the country against aliens
from countries with which Great Brit
ain was at waI.
This declaration was made after the
report had been received here that
Secretary of State Bryan had cabled
to the American ambassador to in
vestigate the reports from American
consular officers, on the continent.
that the British government had is
sued strict orders forbidding the land
Ing Of 10retGneF1 on British shoreA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
NOT A HEAD IN SIGHT.
The AIgerine Was Cleared for Action
When Beaver Met Her.

San Francisco, Aug 1.-THE Brit
ish sloop of wal Algerine was spoken
off Cape Mendocino at p. m. yester-
day by the American coaster Beaver,
which arrived here from Portland to-
day. The Algerine was cleared for
action and not a sailors head showed
above the rails.
the Algerine wig wagged' the Beaver
to approach and the two vessels lay
alongside while the captains talked
through megaphOnes for half an hour-
"For Gods sake" implored the
captain of the Algerine. as they part
ed. "don't tell the Leipzig where we
are. We're too small"
on making port today, Captain Ma
son Of the Beaver sighted the Leipzig
twenty miles outside the heads, and
heard her wireless talking, as he sup
posed, with the shore. The probability
is, as such communication Is strictly
forbidden under the neutrality regu-
lations enforced by United States
radio inspectors that the Leipzig was
in touch with the Nurnberg, which IT
is now known is also scouting off the
coast.
The Algerine reported that she was
without wireless and for ten md 9
half days she had been lodging UT
the coast from San Diego. Her cap
tain had no, news of the war, and al
first was even a little skeptical that
war really had been declared. He was
glad to hear that the Rainbow was
safe, but had no information as tC
the whereabouts of the sloop Of wal
Shearwater, the only other British
vessel in these waters. ...- ....
A group of students returning to the
University Of California manned the
rails of the Beaver as she drew away
and gave their college yclls' for the
Algerine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
TO CHARTER SHIPS
Authority Given to. American
Embassies In Europe.
Three Italian Vessels Already
Are Made Available.

Washington. Aug. 12.-Authority was
legations throughout Europe to charter
ships in which to bring home Ameri-
cans.
Secretary Garrison, as chairman Of
the relief committee. composed OF the
secretaries OF state, war, navy and
treasury. sent out instructions to each
embassy and legation to make inquiry
as to available ships and IL Americans
can be concentrated at open ports i'm
mediately. to charter neutral ships
The diplomatic officers were told not
to pay higher rates than those usually
charged by the liners for a similar SER
vice.
All thought of sending vessels over
from the United States to bring back
the Americans has been abandoned. it
Is felt that the moving Of the refugees
may be greatly expedited by the charter
OF neutral vessels wherever they are
available.
Little is definitely known as to the
number of Americans desirious Of re-
turning home immediately. Secretary
Garrison said today the diplomatic Of
Ulcers had been instructed to give
preference to such tourists of small
means IA would be Immediately en-
barrassed financially. should their re-
turn be delayed. He expects no DIM
Guilty In transporting the refugees to
the seaports.
The cable lines from Germany were
stu silent today. but the latest dis
patches by other routes indicated nc
obstacles We're to be placed In the way
OF Americans desiring to- leave except
that all transportation facilities were
being used for military purposes.
With troops mobilixed. officials expect
that ordinary traffic will be resumed
soon amt that Americans in Germany
VIII have no difficulty. in making theil
way to Rotterdam to embark
Accommodations for 5000.
New York. Aug. 12.-The Italian
steamerp San Giovanni. San Giorgi,
and San Guglielmas have been place,
/ at the disposal of the American tour
lists. in Italy and win safl from Naples
each with 1000. Americans aboard, OF
August IL, Is and -. respectively.
1 .fAnnouncement that three vessel
f1asrheensfursxed over to maroone,
IAmericanA. was made today at the of
fice of the Sfciiia-American STEAMSHIP
company. The line owns no othe
! Naples. -
1 The American government. it wa
fsaid.. had approached the line recent1
with an offer to charter the vessel
whether the negotiations had beei
lspccessful or whether the arrange
ments for bringing home the tourist
had been made by other agencies thai
the government was not known here,
Each OF the vessels has a carryinI
capacity Of approximately 1000, in
i GLIDING steerage. To bring back tn,
Americans ali accommodations will b,
halve the carrying capacity OF eaci
ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
! DR.. WOODS IS I'LL.
He Has Undergone Three Severe Sur
gical Operations.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 12.-Dr. w.
s. Woods. Kansas City capitalist, and
formerly president of the National
Bank Of Commerce here, Is i'll in q
ing to a message received here today.
1t was stated that DR.. Woods has
undergone three severe operations and
surgeons say his case is remarkable.
His progress. however, is satisfactory.
Mrs. Woods has been In the same
oning, from which she has recovered.
DR.. Woods is "A years old. Much
of his time in the last few years has
been spent in California.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
TO KILL MOSQUITOES.
City Places Lime In Sand Traps II
Sewer Openings.

Gas Sall the flies In Topeka have
been swatted. we will now proceed te
put the kibOsh on the mosquito :.
A. Rarhsey.s the citY's sanitary SER
geant. announced today
A. force a. men Is placing lime In
the sand traps of the manholes Of
the cfty's sewer system. These sand
traps" are metal basins designed to
catch the sediment washed from the
Streets They also hold water and in
this water mosquitoes breed. Placing
lime In these basions will kill the mos
quttOes there and the next freshet of
rain will wash the lime Into the sewers
and will do much to eliminate odors.
Hallock Hill Is in charge OF the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12

There are other ways. it was pointed
out, Of meeting our debts In London
sorted to.
Money rates and foreign exchange
were quotably easier today, but actual
ly without material change. All time
rates continued on a to per cent
basis with some offerings at the lower
figure. Exchange brokers were doing
little business with London. but
nothing like q general movement in
that direction is probable for some
time.
In confirming the report Of the ship
ment OF 100000 gold. to Ottawa, ]. p
Morgan and company said the sum had
been intended for shipment to the Bank
OF England at London before the begin
wa, the firm said, because it was deemed
inexpedient to risk such a sum on the sea
at this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12

until further notice. during the present
war crisis.
An order IN council sighed ~ the
king was published Ii the Gazette on
August limiting the entry OF aliens
to certain ports so that they could be
subject to examination. This order
was not intended in the least to keen
out Americans. it was stated, and had
had no effect on the landing of Ameri-
cans here. 1t was pointed out that In
the few instances when the cases Of
Americans haC been referred to the
authorities the requested permission
to enter had been granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
Shipping Bill to Conference

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE shipping bill
to grant American register to foreign
built ships was sent to conference by the
house today after senate amendments had
been disagreed to. The house, in view Of
the importance Of the bill, named Demo-
cratic Leader Underwood and Republican
Leader Mann as conference managers In
addition to the regular COnfereeg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
SPRINGER won IT.
Clever Marksman Took High Score In
Gun Club Meet.

Only four members of the Topeka
Gun club attended the regular weekly
shoot Tuesday afternoon. but the few
who did q end made some good
scores. A. r. Springer led the crowd
with a score of ~ out of SO. Other
scores were: Stewart 40, Thompson
40, and Kelsey 40.
The club has a large membership.
but the warm weather and vacation
time has reduced interest in trap
shooting to q minimum. The men,
beers of the club are planning some
interesting events for fall shooting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
WILLIAMS WINS.
Nominated for Governor Of Ok1ahOma
by Plurality OF 1890.

Oklahoma City, Aug. 12.-Complete
official returns from all the II coun-
ties in the state in the recent primary
give r. L. Williams a plurality of
1870 votes as Democratic candidate
for governor. j. b. A. Robertson, his
nearest rival, has conceded the nomi-
nation of williams. Robertson has
filed notice OF contest in five counties
because of alleged Irregularities, but
it was stated today the contest prob
ably would be dropped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
ANOTHER JUMPER.
Russell Blackburne Frogs to Buffalo
Outlaws.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Russel Blackburne,
second baseman Of the White Sox, has
signed to play with the Buffalo Federals
next season. it was learned today.
Comiskey paid $4,000 to Providence,
r. l., for Blackburne several seasons
ago. but he failed to shine and was
farmed to Milwaukee. In that city his
cunning returned and this spring Com
iskey bought him back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12

The membership committee OF the Com
mercial club held another meeting at noon
today. The committee is undertaking a
quiet campaign for the collection Of funds.
The August, meeting Of the board of
directors Of the Topeka Provident associ-
alton was held at noon today. With the
pating that there will be much relief
work to be done among the poor next
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
Fielsl to Succeed DelanO.

Chicago. Aug. 12.-It was reported
in railroad circles here today that
Elisha c. Field, vice president and
general counsel of the Monon railroad,
would be elevated to the presidency
at a meeting of the directors next
week. He will succeed Frederick A.
Delano. who has been appointed to the
federal reserve board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
me nay In Couerees.

Washington. Aug. 12.-senate-Do-
bate on Secretary Hryan'a twenty
peace treaties was begun IN executive
session. DEMONSTRATING on financing
the cotton crop was continued before
the agriculture committee. Repre-
sentative Howard Of Georgia called
upon the department OF .justice to in
vestigate increases in food prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
GOLD Will STAY here.
That Taken From kr0n Prinzessin t.
Remain In New York.

New York, Aug. 12.-It is denied
in financial circles here that the entire
amount of the $4,000, 900 and more
gold taken from the Kron Prinzessin
Cecilia IL to be sent to Canada.
New York bankers de m it of the
highest importance that gold be held
here regardless Of foreign obligations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
Robbed PostOffice.

st. FranCis, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE
Tuesday night. The safe was blown
open by experts and about three hun
bred dollars taken. There Is no clew
as yet to the guilty parties, but it is
supposed they are travelling in auto
mobile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12

Another house robbery last night-Raui
= safety box from the Prudential Trust
company; only $50 per year. and thu
insure your valuables 6gainst loes.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
vroomnn 4. Confirmed.

Washington. Aug. 12.-Carl Schurx
Vrooman OF Bloomington. Ill. today
was confirmed a. assistant secretary Of
agriculture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12

Miss Linn Wyatt who 10 In the Santa
Fe hospital IL improving, report states
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-12
TOO lulu CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-Nice front room. strictly
modern, close ins cheap. Call z65s Black.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
PARAGRAPHS.

In the event of the city of Provi-
dence buying large section OF the
town of Scituate for water supply
purposes, which seem more than
probable, there is naturally much
speculation at this time, as the vari-
GUS details the project will hvolve.
1t seems to be pretty generally
understood that the main dam Will
be at Kent, and that that small wi
lage will be wiped off the map OF
course the plans Of the Providence
City Engineers department have not
been made public, but it is not rea-
sonable to suppose that the Plain
field Pike can be done away with,
there must be easy communication
between the southwest part OF Scitu-
ate and southern Foster with the
city of Providence, also the present
trolley line would likely to be left
intact. On that suPpos'tion, 1t
would seem that another dam may
be built north Of the Plainheld Pike,
which would flow the valley to
North Scituate, then another dam
across the stream near Cards Cor
ners, which would flow an area
TO the "Old Bank" and possibly
other dams still farther north.
1t is not likely that North and
South Scituate villages are to share
the fate of West Boylston, Mass,
which was purchased, RACED and It's
site flooded to make room for the
Boston water " orks system. One
thing seems pretty certain in the
case of Scituate, its people will not
be kept in suspense very long. The
project is practically sure to go tor
ward and very quickly too. The
water supply of great city is a
very important matter aud 1t is not
likely tha t anything will be allowed
to delay it from now on.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon passed into the hands
Of the Mount Vernon association
just prior to the war between the
states. 1t was purchased from the
Washington heirs for 100000. or the
purchase money about half was raised
by Edward Everett through his lee
lures and the balance by the ladies OF
the association. Each state represent
ed In the association has special
room In the mansion. The place is
kept in fautess repair and vandalism
is made well nigh impossible 10y the
careful watching. During the war
Mount Vernon was. by mutual consent.
neutral ground, and the wearers of
the blue and the wearers of the gray
often met before the tomb of the great
American. who was loved equally by
north and south.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Hospitality.

The appetite of the guest was a
keen one. and he was doing full JUS
tice to the excellent dinner provided
by his host. The little daughter Of
the house watched him open mouthed
for awhile Then finally she smiled
on him brightly and said:
"Oh, l do wish you were here to din
ner every day.
The guest beamed with satisfaction.
DO you. my dear? Why he In
quired.
Because" came the unexpected re-
ply, there won't be anything cold to
rat tomorrow. London Tit-Bits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
PARKER'S TWO SERMONS.
And How He Got the Morning Congrs.
cation Back at Nqht.


cation Back at Night.
A characteristic story Of DR.. Parket
was told me the other day. writes "a
Man OF Kent" in the British Weekly.
by a minister who had il from an old
minister who was much interested in
Joseph Parker's early work as local
preacher One Saturday he met Park
er and asked him whether he had an
engagement for Sunday. Yes" was
the reply.
Are your sermons ready, Joseph?'
asked the minister.
II have the morning sermon" was
the reply. but | am not sure about
the evening"
"Well. Joseph, what is your text for
the morning and how do you treat itT'
Parker went over his text and the
outline of his sermon.
But, Joseph" said the minister
"that is very clever but 1t Is not the
real meaning OF the text. If you will
look at the commentaries you will see
that you are wrong"
Parker thanked him and went his
way. On the Monday the minister
again met his friend.
well, Joseph. how did you get on
yesterday"
"Very we'll" was the reply.
"How did you manage"
well" he said. "in the morning
preached my sermon and explained the
text i'm my way. and at the close
said This is how | understand it.
But learned men understand it differ
emily. and will tell you in the even
ing how the learned men understand
it,"
They all came back in the evening,
and Joseph had happy day.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
MEASURING A RIVER.
How NapoIeon's Engineer Found Its
Width Without Instruments.

Width Without instruments.
An engineer found himself summon
ed one day into the presence OF his
commander. Napoleon stood on the
bank of wide river gazing across to
where the enemy had planted batteries.
which he desired to attack with artil-
lery.
"How wide is that river?" was the
question put to the engineer.
LET me get my Instruments was
the reply as he turned to go for them.
IL must know ut once" the emperor
insisted.
The engineer went down to the level
bank OF the river and, standing erect.
gradually bent his head forward till
the edge Of his hat brim just touched
the line from his eyes to the water line
at the opposite bank of the river.
Then, keeping his head bent as 1t was.
he wheeled a quarter turn till his eyes
looked along the hat brim and met the
land at a point on the same side OF the
river on which he stood. Hepe he
noted rock or tree near the point at
which his eyes met the ground and.
calling a soldier, directed that stake
be driven near that point as he should
direct. Then, by motioning just where
to drive the stake. he fixed the point
at which the line from hat brim and
eye reached the bank. Turning to the
emperor, he said, Your majesty, the
distance from where / stand to the
stake is the width Of the river"
And so it was, as you can readily
see. If the emperor did not promote
that officer-why, then the story does
not end as ii should.-St. Nicholas.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Administration Notice.

johnston, X. l., February I3, I9I4
The undersigned Fxecutrix of the last Will
and testament OF Richard III. Bartlam, late
of New Brunswick, New Jersey, deceased
which viii was admitted to probate by the
Il ed I'm the Registry of the Pro hate Court of
the Town of Johnston, r. |. and orc cred re-
corded; hereby gives notice that she has
accepted said trust and has given bond &C
cording to law.
All persons having claims against said es.
tate are hereby notified to file the same in
the Office of the Probate Clerk of the Town
of Johnston, within six months from the
date OF the first advertisement thereof.
MARY BARTLAM
Alfred g. johnson, Atty.
324 Butler Exchange, feb l3-3t
Providence, X. /.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
administration Notice.

February Il, I9l|.
The undersigned EXecutriX of the last
VIII and Testament of MahalHThornton late
of Town of Johnston. deceased, which win
has been nj nitted To probate by the Pro-
bate Court of the Town of Johnston, hereby
gives notice that she has accepted said trust
and has given bond according 10 law.
An persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified to file the same in
the Office of the clerk of said court within
six months from the date of the first adver-
tisement thereof.
EVELYN A KENNEY.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Administration Notice.

FEBRUARY IL, 1914.
The undersigned Executor of the last Will
ana Testament with codicil thereto, of Paris
w Mathewson, late of Town of Johnston,
deceased, which will has been admitted to
bate by the Probate Court of the Town of
Johnston, hereby gives notice that he has
cording 10 law,
Ait persons having claims against said es
tate are hereby notified To file the same In
the oflice of the clerk OF said court within
six months from the date of the first adver-
tisemCnt thereof.
FRED l.. MA1HEwSON.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

Sunday is the anniversary OF the
birth of George Washington--sol'
dier, statesman, patriot and ioX
hunter. May his memory always
be kept green.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Discipline.

How do you get your constituents
30 thoroughly accustomed TO implicit
reliance ON your wordT''
well" replied Senator Sorghum. 81
made EN- understand ut the outset
that II they didn't accept my state
ments they'd have 10 listen To long
string of statistics. Washington Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Westerly Sun, says very pertinent>
that, 4" even the weather is after the
railroads."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Schiller and Goethe.

Schiller was. from all accounts.
much finer man than Goethe. but II
mental grasp and artistic power the
Sage Of Weimar was head and shoul-
ders above his dear friend Schiller.
The Germans know this, and while
they love Schiller far more than they
do Goethe. they are no. blind To the
fact that the latter was much the
greater intellect New York American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

Ex-Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston,
was presented with $1,000
diamond by his friends on his retire
ment from the mayoraIty. 1t some
times pays to get out of an office
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

Ohio is SO " flush " that Governor
Cox says: "There is more money
in the state treasury than trey know
what to do with"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Brutal DELAY.

Ellis love is growing cold" she said
with a sigh.
"Why do you think so?" her mother
asked
81 told him he might call this even
ing at \. and IL was half a minute
after that when he arrived. ."-Chicago
Record Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

1t is not likely that crooks and
thugs will be sorry that Bertlllon has
passed away. But his name certain
ly will live in the estimation OF law
abiding people.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
a Cnnen Of Hnrnor.

Or. Ingram. bishop Of London. once
declared that "sense of humor Is es
sentia TO success. lf Il young man
has no sense OF humor ! would keep
him at college until he got one"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

1t is said that Woodrow Wilson
is getting physically tired NO
wonder, it's hard job he is hold
ing down.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
lndionant Denial.

prisoner. have you any collateral
about your"
NO. sab: an dat mans liar what
said I eveh don teched any Balti-
more American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

"The Beautiful Snow" which &C
companied the storm ol this week,
failed to arouse any enthusiasm or
poetry in this section.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20
Wasted Effort.

"He never SlankS his son. does heT'
"No: he's mn efficiency crank"
whats that GOT to dn with itF'
"He says the upward stroke Is lost
motion. - Houston Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-02-20

Senator Bacon of Georgia, who
died last week, was in public lie
thirty-fve years and died compar-
atively poor man. How different
from some Northern senators