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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-30
IT IS A Big CROP.
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tiers who, notwithstanding their appeals
for harmony, will repeat the perform
ance Of 1912 and vote the Democratic
ticket. Plenty Of the Kansas old-line
Republicans are for harmony-if the
other fellows will be harmonious In the
way the old line men wish
That. you see. is not much more ccm-
plicated than the ordinary Kansas po-
litical situation-thus far. When the
Democratic situation is considered you
discover that that hopeful party Is In q
frightful row over its senatorial cam
peign, One man. Hugh Farrelly, Is
backed by the state organization; but
If another man. George A. Medley. now
a member Of Congress, should win 1t
is not at all likely that the organization.
led by Governor Hodges. would support
Medley with much enthusiasm. Many
Of them might go to Murdoch.
And, to add to the gayety and un-
certainty of it, there are two of the re-
manning Democratic candidates who
have strong appeals of their own. and
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ported to have received instructions 20
report for drill three days after tho
mobilization. in case Il should be or
dered. Some officers in close toucn
the opinion today that the next q
hours would see a decision OF the Ques-
ton of peace or war.
Crisis Ii Near.
They said indications Of the inn
minence Of a crisis were seen In the
orders sent to the reserve officers TO
hold themselves in readiness for ser
vice and in other preliminary precan-
tionary measures. Dispatches from
the provinces show that the greatest
agitation exists in many places. The
residents of the fortified town OF
,Stra<sburg on the French frontier have
started laying in provisions Tor
siege, while tho common council Of the
town has taken measures to check the
enormous increases in the prices OF
food.
The council OF Brestau was called
into secret session today to vote an
appropriation Of $1.250.000 for extra
ordinary purposes" and it is assumed
that this also was for the purpose OF
laying in provisions for a possible
siege The Socialists everywhere are
holding mass meetings to protest
against a war but the nonsocialist
wOrkfngmen's organizations have or
ganized counter demonstrations and
have issued a manifesto declaring the
loyalty of the great majority of work
ing men to the emperor.
Ordered to Their Posts.
Cape Town. July 30.-The maneuv-
ers of the British imperial troops in
South Africa were cancelled today and
the soldiers ordered to return to their
posts in consequence Of the critical
situation in Europe. Special precau-
tions have been taken for the protec-
ton Of the ports and the naval station
at SimOnstown.
Railway Men Armed.
Berlin, July 3O.-State railway en-
ployees armed with carbines and ball
cartridges were placed on duty today
at all the railroad bridges and culverts
throughout Germany.
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lean citizens and British subjects liv-
ing In Hungary to form a special corps
to accompany the Hungarian army in
to the field. according to a telegram
from Budapest.
1t is said that British officers who
served in the Boer war and who. have
a lively recollection of the Emperor
Francis Joseph's sympathy at that
time. are at the head of the move
ment.
Earl Grey's Hopeless Task.
i. London. July 3O.-While Austrian in
vaders and Servian troops were fight
ing the opening stages OF their war or
Servian territory today. European
statesmen and rulers were engaged in
what they regarded as the almost hope
less task of trying to avert general
clash Of tie millions composing the
armies Of the great European powers.
Sir Edwcrd Grey, a central figure In
the controve rsy, owing tc his strong
efforts to keep the triple alliance and
the triple entente from flying at each
others throat was not able to give any
cheering news when he spoke about the
crisis to the members of the house OF
commons. The British foreign secre-
tary said:
Il regret that cannot say the situa-
ticn IS less grave than it was yesterday.
Austria-Hurgary has begun her war
against Servia and Russia has ordered
a partial mobilization OF her troops.
This has net hitherto led to correspond
ing steps being taken by the other
powers as lar as our information goes.
We continue to pursue our one great
object of preserving the European peace
ard for this purpose we are keeping In
close touch with the other powers. In
thus keeping in touch we have. I am
glad to say. had no difficulties SO far
with the other powers, although it has
not been possible for those. powers to
join in diplomatic action as was pro-
posed Oh Monday last"
Germany Getting Ready.
Berlin, July 3O.-Major General
Erich Won Falkenhayn, German min
lister of war, aEo Lieutenant General
German general staff, had a long con-
ference today with DR.. Won Bethmann
Holtweg, the imperial chancellor,
Prince Henry OF Prussia, the emper-
or's brother, and several of the imper-
ial ministers who assembled at the
chanceI1Or's palace. RumOrS were cur
rent afterward that the first German
army corps, with headquarters at
Koe nigsborg, had been modified and
that a call had been issued for a ses-
composed of Representatives of the
states of Germany.
The proceedings at the imperial con-
ference at POtsdam yesterday under
the presidency of Emperor William
have been kept a close secret. 1t r.
known that no steps have been taken
toward the mobilization Of the Ger
man navy. though everything is ready
should the call come.
The battleship sQuadrOns are con-
centrated at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven
and are still on a normal footing and
none of the reserve ships have been
manned. AS to the German army, in
addition to the precautionary move
ments of similar units towards the
Russian and the French frontiers, the
men composing the supplementary re-
serve, which consists of those who
escaped service in the army, are re-
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PREPARE FOR WAR.

Continued from Page One.) :.
damage to other parts Of the ServiaT
capital. The British legation wa.
struck by an Austrian she'll Serviar
Austrian arti1lerymen during the bonn.
bArdment.
France Is Ready.
Paris, July 3O.-Every military
preparation short of mobilization has
now been made in France. The prin-
c1pal railway stations and all the sig
nal boxes and switches are today
guarded by troops.
RumOrs of the widest nature were
In circulation today to the effect that
President Poincare, after an all-night
council of war. had decided to call UP
500, 900 men of the French army re-
serve. A strongly-worded official de-
NAL of this was issued. together with
assurances that drastic measures
ing such reports. The government is
working in close cooperation with the
principal newspapers to reassure the
public.
: At the same time a veil is being
kept over military operations as dur
ing the war in 1870. the Germans are
said to have obtained a great advan-
tage from the information printed in
the French press.
It's Up to Germany.
Rome, July 30.-Official circles here
appeared today to have abandoned all
hope of the efficacy of mediation in the
European conflict. 1t was stated that
many to show whether she wanted and
still wants war and it was argued that
she alone could influence for peace.
still Striving for Peace.
Berlin, July 30.-At the German for
eign office it was stated that efforts
toward the maintenance of peace were
still In progress and that Germany had
not yet ordered the mobilization of her
forces
Artillery Duel In Progress.
Nish, -~rvia. July 30.-The invading
Austrian troops advanced today some 20
miles to the southwark Of Belgrade
and an artillery duel was in progress
mendria.
Neutrality Proclaimed.
The Hague, Netherlands. July 30.-The
0mcial gazette, today published dec
1aration of absolute neutrality on the
part Of the Netherlands during the
Austro- Servian war.
Emperor Welcomed to Vienna.
Vienna, July 30.-Scenes of extraor-
binary enthusiasm accompanied Emper-
or Francis JOseph's return to the Aus
TRAN capital today. Enormous throngs
carrying banners and led by semi-mil-
itary bands, formed into procession be-
hind the veteran monarch and escorted
him to SchOenbrunn castle, amid a
continuous roar of cheering from the
people, who packed the streets. The
burgomaster advanced to the emperor
in the court yard Of the castle and
expressed to his majesty the unswerv-
ing patriotism and devotion of the peo-
pie to which the emperor replied that
he was grateful for today's demonstra-
ton Of their loyalty.
A movement is on foot among Amer
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either Bristow or Morgan
Il He Hlulnne?
Now Senator Bristow. by inference
1t least, threatens to return to the
Progressives II his old enemy, Curtis,
- given the party nomination. In the
minus or many leaders. Senator Bris-
lows washington statement il a mere
blum and a bid for the vote Of the
OLD line party voters who prefer pa
ronaGe rather than principl-. But the
staIement, coming almost on the eve
OF the primaries, will mean q tighten
ing or facttOnal lines and q lessening
OF the chances for simon pure love.
peace ana tarmony In the coming
election.
Mr. Curtis - In Lebo today and will
PfooaOiy make q statement concern
ing the Bristow interview sometime
during the day. At the Curtis home,
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4 new war CLOUD.


CONTINUED from Page One.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
THE OHIO LESSON.

Following the result Of the Ken
lucky statewide primaries held {:
few days ago mention of which wa
made in this column yesterday, com
the Ohio primaries, offering furthe
confirmation of what was claimef
10 be shown in the Kentucky result
The. Ohio primaries bear unmis
taxable significance. Although
Roosevelt carrie the state over Tai
IN 1912, the Progressive marty vot,
in the primaries. of Tuesday was !;
ncglible quantity
Proven again, then. that the grea
majority of the votes given Roosc
welt in Ohio in 1912 were Republi
can votes, and that the men who cas-
them are not now members Of tn
Progressive party. The Progrsssiv
party in Ohio Is hardly discoverabl'
in the primary returns.
On the contrary, the Republica,
party returns to prominence. an
shows vote bigger by $4,000, ar
proximately, than was cast by tn,
Democratic party. While nothin.
like the full vote OF any party wa,
cast, the result of the primarie,
points Just as. Enthusiastically to a Re
publican victory over the Democrats
in November as It does 10 the fac
that the Progressive party, as an or
Sanization. is dwindling to nothing
ness in that state.-Huntington Her
ald-Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
WHO oBJECTs2

The public service corporations Of
Marion county viii pay tax on $17,-
670,4S2.9G this year. More than one
fourth Of the total taxes of the coun-
ty. The total assessed valuations of
all property in the county being
$66,SG7.235.00.
So 1t will be seen that under the
wise policy of the Dawson tax laws
the public service corporations of this
county will pay more than one-fourth
of the total amount of taxes.
Do the farmers object to this?
Docs the average citizen object to
this?
Do the liners object to this?
Do tho ocialists. ProhibitionIsts
or Progress res object TO this?
Do the j .mocrats object TO this?
Do the small home owners object
to this?
Do the merchants, the doctors, the
lawyers, and other tradesmen and
professional men object to this?
In fact does anybody object to this
except these big business concerns,
many of which are non-residents
growing rich and fat from the great
natural resources of this county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
AS TO SOARING SUGAR.

The man who pays the bills is be-
moaning the fact that he has to pay
from 50 to S225 for a sack Of sugar
for which he paid s1.2O TO $1.35 only
week or. so ago.
The European war brought about
the hasty jump, but II the cane and
beet sugar factories of the United
States had not been paralyzcd or pu'
out OF business by the Democratic
tariff bill several months ago, the
domestic supply would not now be
falling so far below the demand and
thus causing the price TO soar. II
the sugar industry of the country
had been protected, the factories
would not have been. forced to sus-
pend and now that general Euro
pean war is raging, this country
would be sufficient unto itself so far
as the production of sugar for domes-
tic needs Is concerned.
The street curb philosopher may
console himself with the notion that
lHC lult iuGluilts W al Hu" uG put
into operation in order to cope with
the situation. That, however, seems
to be taking great deal for granted.
Will the people who have had their
money invested in domestic sugar
manufactures and who have seen t.
practically wiped out as a dead loss,
care to put up any more money for
the purpose Of operating them under
a tariff which would certainly kill
the industry again the moment an
uncertain war situation is brought
to an end, or possibly sooner?
Hardly.
Those who are bem6aning the big
rise in the price OF sugar have the
Democratic tariff thinkers to blame
and them only. The lesson now be-
ing learned ought to be carried 20
the polls this coming November. y
Clarksburg Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15

gued a few years ago that such as
sessment meant conffseation of these
properties and that business would
be driven out Of the state, but the
records show that they have in
creased In value eachiyear. Last year
the public service corporations IN
West Virginia were assessed at S312,-
000, 200 and show a gain this. year OF
three million dollars. The Mononga-
hela Valley Traction Company has no
cause for complaint as It Is one Of the
best money makers in the state. 1t
should be glad to contribute its fair
proportion of tax to the state which
makes it such prosperous field for
Its operations and We hope It Is salts
fed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
WOOL

The Saturday Evening Post recent
ly discussed editorially the price OF
wool in this country in a way that
will interest the local dealer, produc-
er and politician who are interested
IN wool values. The Post Is not in
politics, hence is not moved by rea-
son Of party concern to take one side
or the other OF any question. 1t ac-
counts for the fact that wool prices
are higher today than year ago on
the ground that there was an i'm
mense and unprecedented slaughter
Of sheep two years ago in anticipation
of.the havoc to be wrought by tariff
reduction The slaughter so reduced
the number of sheep in the country,
according to the Post. as TO cause the
tariff to have automatically cancelled
itself-Weston Independent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15

hang too loosely at others. and we
will have a happy family of united
Fairmonters. That is what Fair
mont needs now more than any other
one thing. Let us differ in politics
and religion as much as We please
but let there be. plan worked out by
which we can all get together on one
common level on civic affairs and let
us all be boosters. That cannot be
done under present conditions and all
thinking people know 1t. Let us seek
the remedy and apply it. We ask our
Democratic friends to forget the
omoluments Of office and political
prejudice and the love of political
power and control long enough to
help bring about this happy consum-
nation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15

The defeat of Foraker In Ohio at
the Republican primaries is encour-
aging. 1t shows that the power of
the old machine to rehabilitatc itself
was overestimated by some of the
bourbons of Ohio. 1t is to be hoped
that the general election may have
in store a similar defeat for Penrose
in Pennsylvania. that the Barnes
and Murphy machines may get o
grand old smashing in New York.
that Roger Sullivan, machine DEM
ocrat, and Uncle Joe Cannon, stand
pat Republican, may be elected to
stay at home in Illinois-in short,
that government of the machine, for
the machine and by the machine may
bee minated wherever and under
whatever party It may be masquer-
ading.-Morgantown Post Chronicle.
And that Senator Bailey, of Texas,
will fail in his attempt to return 10
the United States senate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
THE REASON.

The public service corporations OF
the state are assessed this year S315,-
100000 and In 1896 under the last
Democratic assessment they were as
sessed only S22,437,O00. The as
scssment has been increased owe:
fourteen times. That is why the big
corporations object to the Dawson tax
laws. The assessment this year was
made under the Dawson plan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15

this situation, however. the war spir-
1t was abroad in the land ana no
Emperor or Rcichstag could have
controlled 1t for very long. Russian
mobilization spelled danger for Ger.
many and the nation rcaIlzcd it and
acted accordingly.
1t is my belief. which Is worth as
little or as much as that of any other
American who tries TO keep In toucn
with the situation abroad, that the
blow of Russia and Franco against
Germany has been delayed many
years through the moderation and
peace-loving nature of the present
German Emperor. An "ambitions
war-lord" would have plunged Eu-
rope into war at the time Of the Mo-
rocco criss.
This Is not war OF conquest. 1t
is not Napoleonic war 10 satisfy
the personal ambitions of an empes-
or. 1t is defensive war for the Ger
man race with their national life nj
stake. Europe was ready for this
struggle. When the Austrian arch
duke was murdered every European
capital knew that the time had come
for action. To the average hmcri-
can the storm appeared from clear
sky but as matter of fact Europe
had prepared for many years for this
struggle. When last fall Germany
made extraordinary increases In her
military appropriations and extraor-
binary sacrifices for the defense OF
her national integrity, the Socialistie
party voted for these enormous an
preparations. The situation at thai
time was so acute that Germany fe;t
herself in a very precarious position
among the nations of Europe.
England has been jealous of Ger
many and her commercial triumphs
for over a generation. France has
advertised her loss of the provinces
of Alsace and Lorraine until tho
whole world has accepted her scnti-
mental attitude ont his question.
Russia since her setback by Japan
has been looking westward for an
outlet to the sea.
It is very difficult to forecast the
outcome of what may prove to BE-
the greatest war in the history of
mankind. There Is no reason to as
sumo that Germany will win any
more than that it Is foregone con.
clusion that the allies will defeat the
German and Austrian combination.
The great machine which in turn
crushed Denmark in 1864. Austria in
1865. and France in 1870 is again
under way. and it only remains to
be seen whether tile modern engines
OF destruction can clIeck the masse.l
attack of tho most wonderful infaa-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
WILL NEVER LEARN.

Remember that out of the eight
counties in the First congressional
district, and five of them with DEM
ocratic county courts, Republican
registrars were appointed In every
county along with the Democrats,
except Marion. Even Watze1i county,
that old rock-ribbed Democratic
county. showed an attitude. OF fair
ness. and a desire to obey the law.
by recognizing the Republican party
as one Of the two dominant parties
Of the state. Any other recognition
would have been ridiculous and the
county court OF Marion county has
made itselfth laughing stock OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
THE FARMER BENEFITED.

In 1912 the farmer, the small homo
owner and real estate owners paid
tax in this state amounting to $62,-
200 and under tho last Democratic
assessment, 1896, they paid $496,740,
almost half million dollars. So II
will be seen from this comparison
that the small home owner and the
farmer pays less tax under the Daw.
son plan and the big corporations
make up the difference. That is why
the Dawson tax laws are not repealed
and that is why no plan is offered as
substitute for them and that is why
big business objects to the Dawson
tax laws.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
SENATORIAL NOMINEES.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch.

. Huntington acknowledgement
The Republican party In West vir-
ginia is to be particularly congratu.
lated upon the quality of The men /.
is selecting as It's candidates for the
state senate. Notable examples of
high quality are afforded in the in.
stances-of L. NJ. Davis, of Fairmont,
and Wells Goodykoontz, of William
son. MIR. Davis as q newspaper edi,
tor and proprietor, has, shown ag-
gressive and progressive tendencies
OF the most marked character. He
is not only level-headed and of large
mental capacity, but possesses rintir.
ing energy and unbending courage.
His fight for more modern and clean
rr conditions in Fairmont has at
tractcd statewide attention, and in
his course there he has revealed him
self as a man of progressive ideals
and Splendid capabilities for achieve
ment. Mr.. Goodykoontz. who halls
from the southern borders OF the
state, is an able lawyer, who pos
sesses a well developed and finely
balanced mind. Both of these men
are animated by desires to serve di.
rectly their own Immediate communi,
ties. and to lend their influence ts
the furtherance of needed legisla
ton affecting general or statewide,
measures. That such men are will.
ing to lend their services to tile PEG
pie is of itself an indication of tn,
more favorable trend of politics no
ticcable this year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15

The First Congressional Republi-
can executive committee deserves
congratulation for naming Guy
Prichard, of Fairmont, as its chair
man and George E. White, the nomi-
nee for congress, will find him q
very helpful chairman in the cam
paign. MIR. Prichard is loyal Re-
publican, unfaltering in faith and
always active in service. He will
make things count in the campaign
and the enemy will soon learn that
Mr.. Prichard is u fighter much TO be
Misunderstanding Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-15
FAIRNESS.

Do not forget that the Republican
candidates for the legislature from
this county are pledged to election re-
forms and will support a measure
giving all political parties represen-
tation on the election boards. Nc
man, or no party, can afford to OPP
pose such plan II he wants tohave
a fair election and an honest count.
II you.want to gives pecks full for a
bushel you do not care who sees you
measure your potatoes. do you?