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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
PROTEST OF REFUGEES
They Urge Protection Of Their Prop
erty in Mexico.

washington, May 0"fTOteSt ny
American refugees from Tampic }
against the failure of the United
States government to afford them pro-
lection was received today by Sena-
tor Stone, chairman of the senate for
eign relations committee. The refu-
gees asserted at least three hundred
American men and women and chill
tary to Tampico and fear was enter
Is ined for their lives. The petition
was drafted upon arrival of the refu-
gees at Galveston.
"Since Tampico- and the adjacent
vicinity is the only portion of Mexico
the republic during the three years
revolution reads the petition, 1--WE
cannot help but feel that conditions
making our exodus compulsory were
brought about solely by the fact that
our government failed to give us ade-
qUate protection at the critical mo-
ment.
Had one American gunboat been
allowed to remain in the harbor 1t Is
believed there would not have been
any active demonstration or attempt
to destroy property, notwithstanding
the bitter feeling toward Americans.
The properties, large and small.
which we have been compelled to
abandon. by existing conditions, will
be entirely lost unless our government
give immediate relief, in order that we
may return to look aften them our
selves The great number of refugees
will be left homeless and destitute and
what is true in this respect of the
Tampico district, is undoubtedly true
of all other portions of Mexico. The
failure Of our government to take a
definite stand at this critical moment
will make 1t impossible for us to ever
hope to return. with safety. to what
we have been forced to abandon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
CRANITEWARE
Special sale on very best quality
Graniteware. Every piece war
ranted for two years at just half
our former price! Get what you
need today.
12Mc can Country Gentlemen

12hc can Country Gentlemen
Corn :. -AVc
Compound, lb. 1Oc
Pure Lard, ID. IL NC
Can 15c Pineapple ....... 13c
Best heavy Jar Rubbers made, dog. Sc
Doz- fine Lemons. worth at least
ZOc - -. nc
Fine Country Butter. some of 1t as
good as creamery ............ 24c
Can white Cherries, large can .14c
Can good Table Apricots, worth
zoe .14c
Large can good Blackberries .1Sc
4 cans good Corn 2Sc
pkg. Macaroni -..-....... -. csc
Kansas Wine Sap Apples, lb. ....- &C
margin.
Large or small orders delivered &C
per order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
She REFUSES TO DRINK
Woman Is Shot Twice by Man in Her
Restaurant.

Ottumwa. Ia. May &-Upon REFUSAL
to take q drink of whisky offered her
by Oleve Weizner early today, Mrs.
Emma Lamb, who operates a res
taurant at Sigourney, was shot twice
by Weizner. Five shots were fired at
the woman. One entered the forehead
and the other her forearm, breaking
the bone. Wefzner later cut his own
throat and was tracked by the marshal
to his fathers residence. His recovery
is doubtful. The woman will recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08

Attention, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Union Pacific railroad will run a
special train from Eureka Lake to
Armstrong Station, Kansas City, Kan,
afeer the cornerstone laying, May 3.
This train will take care of passen-
gers from all points east of Eureka
Lake.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
STRIKE IS EXPENSIVE.
1t Has Cost Colorado 1891, 793 Up to
Date.

Denver, May 8.-Reports submitted to
the legislature today show that the
strikers In the Colorado coal fields up
to date have cost the state, in militia
pay and supplies. $691 1888
"A bill to give the governor authority
to close saloons in times of industrial
strife was passed by the senate. 1t is
the first of the so-called strike meas
ures to be acted upon.
A similar bill ID pending in the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
Are BEST TO Be HAD
Ekberg's Suits at $40 and $4S Show
Very Superior Qualities.

Men who wish the utmost in made
to order suits, fashioned from the fin
est OF Woolens and Of excellent finish,
should see Olof Ekberg. At $40 and
$45 1t is possible to choose from q
superior line OF imported and domes-
tic fabrics in the most desirable pat
terms with the assurance that the fin
ished garment Will conform to every
requirement Of the particular mans
taste. Ekberg IL at 7OS Kansas ave-
nue., second fI0dr-A1v.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
Prices Good Everyday

Large can very best Milk. 1Oc cans SO
so ID. sack Salt ............... .S9c
"a lib. sack very best Flour 1865. &c
lbs. very best White Beans Csc
10 bars White Rose Soap 25c
Quart pure Milk &c
5 large rolls best Crepe Toilet
Paper xSc
Can 16c Maine Corn .12c
Any size, sheet iron Baking or
Roasting Pans, each. sc to Sc
For sale at our 4th st. Store. A big
bargain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08

p. b. Ross to ]. w. Boltinhouse, lots
145-47 8. " 40 Emmett st., Heery's
sub Observation-Disclosures. 81 g
S. Armstrong and husband to w. F.
Weber, lot 1891 Wabash ave-, J.
Norton's srd add. ..................... 1.a
}, Eo,eiy And wifeI.te G, J. Roswell. :. =,
c. NJ. Pigg and husband to A. NJ.
Sinclair. lot GA Lake St, Steven
sons sub. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
l.. Porter and wife to G. Wells lots
425-N pit. ~ Lane St. Kings add. l. q
The Prudential Trust Co. to s. r.
Grimes. lot 277 Jewel ave., College
Place q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
Springfield. Hannibal

lumbias Clinton. Springfield. Hannibal
and sM6berly.
The address of welcome was delivered
by H J. Wallau.s acting mayor. and re-
sponded to by the president of the asso-
citation, George Wa Thompson. of Spring
field. Other speakers today were Gov
ernor Major, John p. Gordon, state audi
tor: Cornelius Roach. secretary of state,
and John M. Atkinson of tho state public
service commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
Table Supplies
Pure fresh, that will enable you
to enjoy your Sunday dinner.
Good quality at a big saving in
Price. Free Delivery.
Saturday Specials

Grape Fruit, choice, full of
juice, 1Oc size. 30
Rib Roasts of Beef, fancy
quality, Id. -. ..17f
Asparagus, choice homegrown,
3 punches 100
Radishes, round, a punches. So
Pie Plant, fancy homegrown,
A Id. for 100
Crisco, small can, 22t; medium,
AZ; large $40
Flour, a good bread flour,
AZ Id. sack 81. OF
Butter, plain wrapper,
Creamery, ID. .27f
Halibut Steaks, cut from
fresh caught, fish, Id. ..15f
Bananas, fancy bright fruit,
dozen ..12f
Pure Lard, Id. .12Ae
Regal Flour, fancy Kansas
wheat flour, AZ Id. sack $1.15
Shoulder Steaks, cut from
prime cornfed cattle, lb. .15f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08

Balloon Struck by Lightning.
Berlin, May "a captive military bal
loon was struck by lightning and destroy
ed today at Zossen, q miles south Of Ber-
lin. The military telegraph battalion was
using the balloon in wireless experiments.
There were no casualties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-SITOAT
WANTED-Position as collector Or office
clerk; have no bad habits; can give ref
erence Address Claude. care journal.
WANTED-A position housekeeper by
middle aged woman. Address Widow.
Journal Office.
WANTEI-Positfon to do general house,
work by middle aged lady. 232S Red
WANTED-By young man student. place
to work for board. Phone 666-W
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
wANTED-nALE HELP.

WANTED-Five active solicitors for To-
peka and vicinity, young men or women,
part or all time. SO to so per day made
by hustlers. Agents paid in cash every
day. No samples to carry or goods TO
deliver. Every family interested quick
money-maker for live wires. Call on or
write M. C.. Magill. Is Columbian Build
ing. Topeka, Kan.
WANTED-Men to learn the barber trade.
BY our method you are prepared for
position at top wages. Many jobs watt
ing Tools given. Wages while learning
Write at once. Moler Barber College.
Kansas City. Mo.
WANTED-An experienced accident ana
health agent a. manager for city OF To-
peka. Fine opportunity to make biz
money National Casualty Co, 200 Gen.
trail National Bank Bldg.
WANTED-Railway postal clerks. SIS. %
month; advance to $3.50. Life lob 1000
appointments coming. Topeka examina-
tons soon. Sample questions free Frenk-
lin institute. Dept 129M. Rochester, N. \.
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS, CARRIERS.
wanted. Good pay. Fine positions pay
for instructions after you receive position
Plan: Apply Liberty Institute. Rochester.
N Y. -
ANY young man desiring to work during
spare time and earn a motorcycle
should write. to J. H. Yetter. 6z5 Jackson.
Topeka. Kan.
>TED-Laborers, 10Th and Buchanan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
Gums Are Coming In.

Washington. May S.-Major Symonds.
from the Colorado strike district, report
ed to the war department today that 199
firearms were surrendered to his troops
at Louisville. Frederick and Lafayette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
SUGAR
Best GRADUATED u lbs. $l.00
with 4 500 order Of ether Coed.

Pulverized Sugar, 2 lbs. .15c
Wheat Germ, Id. sack. ....... Csc
Laundry Soap, White Rose
10 large bars ....... ,25c
Hominy. large cans Csc
Pork, fancy dry salt, side. lb 16c
Pineapple, fancy quality, Csc can, ice
White Cherries. Csc value. can. lee
Cheese, New York Cream, lb. 22c
Sour Pickles, gallon. soc
Bulk Sausage, seasoned just right,
10. .lSC
Prunes. new and fancy IL u size,
h. .1Oc
Vinegar, pure cider. gallon. .24c
Goldfish, zoe bricks, each. .15C
Seeded Raisins, 10c pkg $500. Sc
Grape Juice. Armour's. quart
35c pint ............... .2OC
Milk, &c cQu &c; 1Oc can. 80. &c
Coffee. Fraser's Favorite, Id
pkg. steel cut .............. SOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08

LOST AND FOUND.
>~->~->>~~~>>~~~-~
iLOST-Last Monday at either Crosby
Bros or Greenbaum store. gold ring with
diamond set. Reward. Lost, care of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-08
Other Items

Baking Chocolate, 20 cake .15c
Pancake Flour. 1Oc packages,
two for 15c
Ivory Soap, 10c bars, for. 15c
Compound. ID. Zoe
Baking Powder, rs OF. can. 1Sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
FEDS TO EXTEND WAR
Leagues Treasurer Says Con
tracts Will Be Ignored.

Pittsburgh March 10 --Edwsrd ".
Gwinner. local capitalist. was formal v
elected president Of the Pittsburgh Fed
cral League team to-day. Other officers
are Robert j. Kerr. vice president. James
H. Clark. secretary. and william A. Kerr,
treasurer These with John 4. Beck. g.
r. Trlmblc. James NJ Duncan. OF Pits
bufgh. and {. -. Comstock. an architect,
Of New York cry were elected directors.
William Mccullough. former secretary.
was made busincss manager
From now on We are going after every
BAN player that We can land. We are nor
going to Htop at contracts or anything
che We have plenty Of money. and from
now on % IN going 10 he war 10 The end.
said william A. Kerr treasurer Of the
league
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
NO CHANCES WITH
THIS CUP YACHT
tn Re Pierced for Two MaSts, SO
as to Save Her from the
Junk Pile Later.

Bristol. r. l.. March 10.-A new DEPART
ure IN the construction OF cup defenders
is being made in the flag officers
yacht under construction here II was
learned to-day.
The aspirant for the honor OF defending
the Americas Cup Will he pierced in two
places for manmast so that II she
fails to qualify for the race with the Lip
ton Yacht her rig can be changed 10 that
OF a cruiser
This will lessen the probability OF the
boat being consigned TO the junk pile, like
many OF her predecessors The steel mast
used i'm the trial races Will be stepped In
the forward hole. and another hole VIII
be located aslittle further aft
The passenger steamer cape Cod was
chartered to-day As tender for the
yacht.
The Cape cod will he used 10 furnish
quarters for the crew and TO carry spare
racing gear. She will be under the com
mand OF Captain +. IL. Lowe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
Gun Can't Fire
at "GhoSt Fox

Chiffon. the ghost FOX" NJ Meadow
Brook. Is again Giving psychic demon
strations for tho benefit Of huntsmcn.
Thomas smith and Buster" Henner,
Of East Norwich. Long Island. started
out Yesterday 10 lay the ghost Iehner
carried "a shotgun loaded with two shells.
\. the party was passing clnmp 81
woods Chiffon suddenly ran out ana
bounded straight for the hunters.
lie darted between smiths legs and
upset him. hut smith declared that hi-
feet had gone right through the animal
like 80 much mist
Hrnner took shot AT tho lying FOX
from "a distance Of not more than twenty
feet. He pulled both larrels, hut the gun
did not discharge. Chiffon gave sauoy
swish Of his tail in passing and disap-
pcared.
Later the same gun was aimed M
dog. and when the trigger was pulled
fine hound raced on howling. The hunt
crs are Of the opinion that Chiffon hoo
doord the gun. The old foN WA supposed
ia have been killed two years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
BUSY DAY FOR SUPERBAS
Regulars Gallop Away with
Nine Inning Game.
'By Telegraph to The Tribune.

augusta. Ga. March lo-Woather condi-
tons were 40 perfect to-day that ,wo
extra long workouts were INDUCED In be
sides. full ninc-inning game. The en-
counter furnished the best batting exhibit
ton seen this spring. the regulars shut
ting out the second team by score OF
to o
The regulars jumped on Pitcher Allen
in the nth inning. when they practically
put the game on Ice BY scoring a quartet
cf runs. Elbcrfclds error. an out. singles
by Raglan and Wheat and doubles hy
paubcu aud Aitchison we're responsible
fut the four runs scored
O'Mara. who ID nghtlns for the position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
RITCHIE MAY BOX
HERE NEXT MONTH
Gil Boag Working Hard to
Bind a Bout with
Jack BrittOn.

Gil Boas manager OF the Manhattan
Sporting club. is negotiating with Willie
Richie for a ten-round bout between the
champion OF the lightwelghts and Jack
Brtton. OF Chicago.
Boag has offered Richie a guarantee Z
5000 while Britton, eager for n chance
ut the champion. will work on a percent
age basis. II is Boag's hope 10 hold the
match some time in April, in all pr9ba-
bilty Just before the start OF the base
ball season
Boag received word from Richie yes
terday that II all went well he would
accept the match. bat that he would
rather box the latter part OF this month.
I'm order that ne might start for the Coast
and finish training for his match with
Tommy Murphy.
Word was received from Chicago last
night that Johnny Coulon and kid
Williams would meet for the bantam
weight championship al Los Angeles on
June g. The men will meet in Tom Nc
Carey's arena.
The State Athletic Commission. AZ It's
regular meeting Yesterday afternoon. is
sued an edict prohibiting the sale Of
tickets by boxers and all persons other
than the proprletors Of clubs. They
| also prohibited the taking up OF collec-
tons in the clubs for charitable or other
/ purposes.
As result of complaints made the
commissioners requested the sporting ed-
I tors Of the various newspapers through
out the state to disregard any telephone
messages on the results of bouts received
from others than an authorized agent.
There will ne no boxing ut the local
clubs tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
Veteran Catcher Sends Word
He Will Report at the
Training Camp
Saturday.

Houston. Tcx. March l0-Word was &c
ccived here to-day that Ed Sweeney. tho
veteran catcher. had come 10 terms with
the Yankees and signed 4 contract with
the Now York club. The news came from
the office Of Ban Johnson, in Chicago.
The president OF the American League.
who acted rs Frank Farrelrs represent
ative. announced that Sweeney would &c
coiyc more money than any other catcher
/ I'm organized baseball, but refused 10 re-
veal tho amount
The PLAYER will report here next Satur-
DAY. lie wired from Chicago that he
would head for Houston on THURSDAY
Sweeney will NJ in very nicely here.
Since Rudy was assigned 10 inheld duty
with tho sod Busters" there have been
only four catchcrs to warm UP fifteen
pitchers Most Of the time AT least ono
/ backstop is up behind the plate receiving
! tho slants OF some artilleryman in batting
practice. That shoves all the cXubcrancs
. Of fourteen cunucrs upon three men.
/ While on last seasons performances
Sweeney does not appear 70 be the most
| valuable catcher in the world. his loss
this season would be a blow to the YAM
kee cause. lie has al least long expert
ence 70 commend him. and this can re
/ said Of none Of the other candidates.
! Sweeney is also a pretty fair hitter as
/ catchcrs 30. Reynolds and Rogers, the
YOUNG catchors who have looked best
here. have neither shown much sticking
promise.
Neither has ever before aspired 10 any
thing higher than Class u ball. For cut
and dried backstopping Dick Gossett
proved mis- worth with Chance last sea
son. But the fact remains that he Is
| painfully weak with the stick and slow
to a degree of despair When he is on
the bases are simply clogged.
Chance put his squad through an hour g
drill to-day OH bunting. lie expressed
satisfaction with the proficiency Of his
recruits along this line For comhns
ton OF place hitting and sliding he varied
the bunting by hit and run plays.
one Of the main weaknesses Of the club
IN 1918 was the lack OF harmony between
base runner and batsman Chance has
determined TO remedy the evil before he
starts North with his men.
touston Is out for revenge on the reg
! uIars. and as preparation for to-mor-
rows battle engaged the nine OF Rice
Institute this afternoon. Chance has dc
cided to try out Boone thoroughly as 4
, second baseman. For this reason tho
veteran Roy Hartzell will do bench duty
! tomorrow.
Rogers has been selected az catcher
RAY Heating. Marty Mcliale and Brown
! arc expected 10 pitch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
BILL BRADLEY TO
MANAGE TIP TOPS
John NJ. Ward Makes tho
Announcement Before He
Leaves for Camp.
DANNY MURPHY DOWN
TO PLAY OUTFIEID
Billy Lauder Not Considerirc
Another Jump from Com.
MERGE to Baseball.

BIZ Bradley has been definitely cbo,..
as manager Of the Brooklyn Feds Io..
VI. Ward. business manager OF tho clrs
who left here yesterday Tor Coumh;.
:. g.. to get the training camp ready y.
the Tip Tops. said that Bradley wo,,,
mn the bill and that all efforts 10 oh,,,,
any one else to lead the team had h..,
abandoned.
Mr.. Ward also confined the renor, ,h,.
Danny Murphy. the former outneidar a,
the Athletics. would play with tho r.
Tops. Murphy has signed a threr.,.,-
contract he viii be used in centre asa
Ten years ago Danny Murphy PLAYED
second base for tine Giants From Ne,
York he went to Connie Mack ne w.,
right fielder with the Athletics until Nv,
wears ago. when an injured knee nu, him
out OF the running
During the last two seasons ne h,s
acted as one OF Mack's field Lieutenant,
Murphy. who IS thirty-slx years old. 1,
still hard hitter. but is a BIZ too SLOW
OF foot now TO keep pace with fast con-.
pany. lie signed with the Feds after
Mack had turned him over 10 the Bait.
more club of the international League.
According 10 John NJ. Ward, "A star
college player" has agreed 10 Join the
Tip Tops as soon as the intercoegist.
season is over Mr. Ward refused 10
make the players name public.
Bradley will play third base. lie held
down that station Tor the Toronto team
in the International League last year and
gave good account Of himself When A
member OF the Cleveland Maps several
seasons ago Bradley was rated as one Of
the best third basemen in either league
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
CUBS STILL ON MARKET
John T. Connery, However, Has
the Inside Track.

Chicago. March 1o.-Tranc Mayer, rep
resentiug the Spiegel syndicate said to-
day he would 20 to Cincinnati tonight
10 present 20 Charles p. Taft his clients
bid for q controlling interest in the Chi
cago club of the National League.
HIS announcement followed telephone
conversation with Mr. Taft, in which he
said tho latter admitted the group o.
persons headed by John T. Connery. OF
Chicago. had the inside track" in nego-
tiations for the purchase OF the stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
"PING" BODIE IN THE FOLD
Fence Buster Signs His Con
tract with the White Sox.

Chicago. March 1o.-"Png Bodie. The
hard hitting outncldcr OF tho Chicago
Americans. has signed a 1914 contract &c
cording TO a message from Sacramento,
where tho White sox were 10 play prac-
tice game to-day.
Eddie Cicotte. tho pitcher is now the
only one who has not signed, ana II IS
understood he is holding ont for an ad-
vance in salary because Of the good
record he made last year. cicotte is said
10 have been offered place I'm the Fed
era League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
Date for Upton Cup Race

san Francisco. March lO-June 10 is the
date selected at meeting here yestcr
dag Of the Pacific lntcrclub Yachting As
ISOLATION for the first race for the troph,
offered by Sir Thomas Upton The con
test Is 10 be held over the regular chan
mel course In San Francisco Bay The
boats will be class y yachts. 81 10 rs feet
ID ting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11

Most OF the baseball players who fav.
been mentioned as contemplating jump
10 the Feds have prof5ted financially or
account Of the use OF their names. bu,
Billy Lauder. once q Giant and former
coach Of the Columbia nine. is an eIcep-
ton TO the rule.
Lauder happened TO exchange few
words with James A. Gilmore In III,
Waldorf the other day. and an entorpri'-
Ing newspaper man Immediately named
him ne the manager Of the Tip Tops.
As q matter OF fact, Lauder rs ENGAGED
I'm business and has every intention o.
sticking 70 his job but he has been hard
put to il TO convince his employer ilat he
really has decided TO give his host efforts
TO commerce since the Federal league
rumor appeared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
Lost Game for Hockey Title

The St Nicholas and Hockey club
teams VIII play tho nnsl and deciding
game to night FOR tire Amateur Hockey
caguc championship At the ST. Nicholas
Rink rho 81. Nlck- are now I'm tine lead
by - small margin. aud a victory tonight
viii give them the tlte.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-11
Ed. Sweeney Signs His
Contract with Yankees

at shortstop, showed that he could MT
little by making two clean singles.
with the assistance of Cobb and Fucker
the local club will play the Superbas to-
morrow afternoon \ large crowd is eX-
pcctcd as the pair served their appren-
ticeshl here. and went to fast company
the same year.