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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
SHE IS GIVEN $4,000.
Mausle n. Beltlen Awarded Judgmen
Against Santa Fee.

Maude n. Belden was given judg-
ment today in the second division OF
the district court for $4,000 in her
case against the Santa Fe railway for
the death OF her husband in a wreck
near Bagdad, Cal, June IL, 1914. Mrs.
Belden sued in behalf of herself and
yourg son, Charles w. Belden, 5r The
case was not contested.
Charles BeIden was on the Cali
fornia Limited eastbound train on
June IL, whe1. due to the negligence
of the crew of a freight train to close
a switch. the fast running passenger
train crashed into the freight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
MAY DRAW TURKEY IN
The Allies Send a sharp Note to Con-
stantinople.

London, Aug. 14.-Great Britain,
France and Russia have sent sharp
demand to Turkey for the immediate
repatriation Of the officers and crews
of the German cruisers Goeben and
BreSlau.
It is reported that the two cruisers
were met by Turkish vessels outside
and escorted into the Dardanelles.
There is no official confirmation of
the actual purchase of the cruisers by
Turkey, but the report to that effect
is generally credited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
PARK IS PROMOTED
TOpekan Made Trainmaster Of
the Rock Island.
Popular Official Starts on Oper-
ating Ladder.

F. L. Park, of Topeka, master car
penter of the Rock Island, was today
appointed trainmaster of the Colorado
division at Goodland, Kan. He sue
ceeded J. S. Jones. The announce
ment was made this afternoon by A.
E. Sweet. general manager.
Mr.. Park has been with the Rock
Island in Topeka for several years
and resides at 824 West street. His
successor had not yet been appointed
UP to late hour this afternoon Mr..
Park and his family will move to
GOodland in short time.
Park has been a popular and eff
cient official
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
SHIP BLOWN UP
Austrian Steamer Destroyed by
Explosion of Mine.
OF 800 Persons on Board, $50
Were Killed.

London. Aug. 14.-About $50 Of the
passengers and crew of the Austrian
Lloyd steamer Baron Gautsch were
killed or drowned when the vessel was
blown up today by a mine off the
island of Lussin, on the Dalmatian
coast, according to a Reuter- dispatch
from Trieste. She carried about 800
passengers and crew, of whom about
$50 were rescued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
USE OLD Levy.
County Commissioners Will Follow
Last Year Taxes.

The county commissioners this after
noon co. tinued the tax levy of % cents
for the coming year. 1t will be divided
as follows: General fund, $O.012; roads,
bridges, $0.075; bonds. interest, sinking
fund. $O.032; charitable institutions
fund. $1,000; county high school fund,
$O.O16
The total valuation Of Shawnee coun-
~ is ST., 29S 913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
Sugar Goes Higher.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE sugar mar
ket showed further strength today.
Leading refiners were quoting refined
sugar on a basis of ~ cents for yranu-
lated, less per cent for cash. The adj
vance was due to a further sharp rise
yesterday in the market for raw sugar
which was brought about by competf-
tive bidding between European and
American refiners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
CARRANzA GOES IN.
Rebel Leader Entered Mexico City n
Noon Today.

Laredo. Tex. Aug. 14.-Nevo La
redo, the Mexican city opposite here,
today received an official telegram
that General CarraBza entered Mexico
City at noon today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14
KILLED and ROBBED.
Two Men Carrying $4,000 Held Up
by Hfghwaymen.

Roanoke, Va. Aug. 1.-two guards
bearing $4,000 to pay miners at
Glenalum. w. Va, were shot to death
ana robbed near there today by band
OF highwaymcn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-14

ers employed In the construction of the
new mill at Kansas City struck in SYM
pathy with the mill workers. The
strike affects ten workers of the Topeka
mills, Tenth and Washington streets.
The striking men are asking the COM
pany to replace all non-union men with
union men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
BuoYs TO BE REPLACED.
Potomac River Markers Removed in
Spring to Aid Fishing.

There being no further necessity for
Dogue creek buoy As A, Mount Vernon
buoy 5 B and Marshall point buoy GO
being out of the river for the fishing sea-
son, they have been replaced in position
by a buoy tender which visited the Po-
tomac day or two ago The buoys
were removed in the spring to make
room for the hauling of the big shad and
herring seine at the Ferry landing fishing
shore on the river short distance below
Mount Vernon.
Notice is given by the lighthouse au-
thorities that Bush Bluff light vessel.
marking shoal in the mouth of the
Elizabeth river. Va. will be withdrawn
in the latter part of this week and a
relief light vessel will take her place.
Relief light vessel will show one fixed
white light from the foremost and the
fog signal will be bell struck rapidly
by hand.
notice to mariners has been issued
from the office Of Capt. E. c. Rutland,
inspector in charge OF this district, as
follows:
Maryland. Chesapeake bay-Baltimore
harbor approach, main channel: Brewer
ton channel gas buoy. 12B, found ex-
tinguished, was relighted.
Virginia, Hampton roads-Newport
News north channel buoy, 3. spar report
ed missing, was replaced. Newport News
north channel gas buoy, 8, found ex-
tinguished. was recharged and relighted.
Elizabeth rver-Channel gas buoy, "a,
found out of position. was replaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
STATE AND ]. s. TO Join
IN WAR UPON PLAGUE
Funds Provided for DR.. Rupert
Blues Work in New
Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS July 4.-Co-opera-
ton Of the state board of health with
the federal health officials who have as
stunned charge of the fight to clear New
Orleans Of bubonic plague was assured
today at a special meeting of the board
when a resolution was adopted ratify ing
the request previously made by business
men and local health authorities that the
United States public health service take
charge of the cleaning up campaign.
Ten thousand dollars of the board
fund was also placed at the disposal OF
DIR. Rupert Blue. surgeon general of the
federal health service. TO establish at
once his plans for rat determination.
This amount is to be returned when the
s15O,OOO granted by the legislature Is
available.
DIR. Blue announced today that he Will
leave New Orleans temporarily about the
middle of next week. DIR. W Imam l.
Rucker assistant surgeon general mas
been ordered here from Washington 10
take charge during the surgeon general
absence.
Two horses were purchased TO-DAY TOT
a supply of anti-plague serum for lnocu-
lation in the event of further outbreak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
CALLS LUXURY GREAT SIN.
0stentation Is Crime Against Race,
Saws DR.. F. P. Ekings.

ATLANTIC CITY. N j., July DIR.
F p Ekings of Paterson. n j., de-
clared at the final session today Of the
American Institute of Homeopa thy
that in eugenics investigation is need
ed first then education of the people
and finally legislation. Parents who
now only see external causes Of all
ments should be taught to see the
internal influences. which is the vital
and primary consideration. he said
The future of the human race de-
ponds upon it's parenthood.' he added.
Luxury is the prevailing sin Of the
age. Children should be trained to
live within their means. The sin of
is sin against the race. for,
besides reduction Of the birth rate. 1t
breeds degeneracy of the mind and
body. which are alien to worthy par
enthood."
DIR. William Davis Foster Kansas
City, Mo, advocated use of nails to
piece together fractures when wiring
and pegging with ivory fail. The sizes
of the nails vary from the tenpenny
down. He described one operation
where two eightpenny nails were used
successfully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
WILLIAMS UTTERANCES
"AMAZE" LONDON PAPERS
American Minister'S Course Creates
Great Sensation in the
Greek Capital.

LONDON. July 4.-The English news
papers have printed the announce
ments of George Fred Williams. Amer
lean minister to Greece and Monte
negro. on the subject of Albania with
out comment except in the headlines.
There they have received such labels
as Amazing Action by an American
Minister" American Minister'S Strange
Statements" The Times yesterday
headed Mr. Williams second statement
with the line American Minister'S
Further Indiscretions."
The Athens correspondents Of the
Times and the Morning Post said that
Mr.. Williams course had created a
great sensation and had excited amaze
ment in the Greek capital.
In the British foreign office and the
London diplomatic set the affair has
caused great amusement.
While officials here have refused to
discuss the matter for publication. they
have not hesitated to say that the gov
eminent must have taken notice had
the attacks on the Albanian govern
ment been made by a representative of
any European power. but it was real
lied that Mr.. Williams was an amateur
diplomat who meant well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
USED KNIFE IN DEFENSE
Miner Says Mayor of Butte Shot
Him Before He Drew His
Weapon.

BUTTE, Mont. July 4.-Eric Lantala.
the Finnish miner who stabbed Lewis j..
Duncan, mayor of Butte. three times
yesterday. and was shot by the mayor,
affirmed today that the mayor started
the fight.
Iantala said he feared he would die
from his wound.
THE mayor shot me first" he said
from his hospital bed.
why did you go to see the mayor"
he was asked.
II asked him to talk at a picnic my
eountrymen are going to give tomorrow.
The mayor did not understand me, and
when started to repeat the question
he shot me-"
Iantala said he thereupon drew his
knife and stabbed the mayor.
The version heretofore given Of the
affair Is that Lantala demanded the ex-
pulsion from Butte of Frank Altonen,
correspondent of a Hancock, Mich. pa
per- In accordance with a resolution
adopted by meeting of Finnish miners.
When the mayor told Lantala he could
not act, it was stated, the miner started
the attack.
Because Of poor attendance, President
Mcdonald Of the newly formed Butte
Mine Workers Union postponed until
July 10 a meeting of the organization
set for today and posted bulletin to
that effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
DECLARES THAT THE TANGO
IS NOT A FREAK DANCE
Miss Harding Says It Is Not Fig
ure for Ordinary People Who
Rarely Indulge
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The star.
LONDON. June 22-Dancing enthusiasts
are disposed to combat the opinions ex-
pressed at the annual conference here or
the British Association OF Teachers OF
Dancing by the president. James ID. Mac
naughton, that only "A few devotees would
regret il the tango were to fall into OBJ
livion Among those who are strongly
opposed to this view is Miss Harding. q
lady who conducts a number of dancing
establishments in Scotland and elsewhere.
In many cases. she says. the tango has
been distorted. but as II should be danced
IL is refined and artistic and has Lose
nothing i'll popularity with society people
who dance a great deal and really like
dancing.
1t is not dance for ordinary people
who so to a ball only once or twice n
year. and il is not. she declares emphat-
ically, freak" dance unless people make
it so. Miss Harding. by the way. has just
introduced into this country a new dance
that is meantime enjoying great popus
larity in Paris. Ii is called the "Rouli-
Rouli. and the movements are supposed
to represent the motions Of a vessel. The
idea is original and a demonstration that
was given to large gathering Of society
people at the kensington Palace Hotel
yesterday showed il to be a dance OF sim
gular charm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
FUSION MOVE Is BLOCKED.
Roosevelt's Instructions Prevent
Union of Parties.
,ecial Dispatch TO The Star

Special DiSpatch 10 Inc SUR.
RALEIGH. y. c.. July 4-Theodore
Roosevelt's instructions prevented fusion
between republicans and progressives to-
day In the fifth district congressional
convention in Greensboro. Martin r.
Douglass. progressive, grandson of Ste
phen A Douglass. Abraham Lincoln s
opponent. will oppose Representative
Stedman.
Surry and Stokes counties. strong re-
publican bailiwicks. asked to combine
against the democrats. but progressives
declared that Roosevelt had instructed
his North Carolina friends to oppose
anti-democretic fusion. Raleigh pro-
gressives recently received similar advice,
they declare, and the proposed combina-
ton against the democrats in the eighth
and tenth districts. reasonably certain
to go anti-democratic in the fall with
union, appears to have failed. Young
Douglass is a son of former Associate
Justice r. NJ. Douglass of the North
Carolina supreme court bench
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
DEFAULT IN $4,000 SUIT.
Litigation Over Placing Contract for
Marble in Lincoln Memorial.
cial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
DENVER. Col. July 4.-Judge Butler
of the district court today entered a
default against the Colorado Yule
Marble Company in favor of A. w.
Fucker. former representative from
Colorado, who sued for $4,000 for his
services In assisting the concern to
obtain Its one million dollar contract
for furnishing Colorado marble for the
Lincoln memorial at Washington. d. c.
Formal judgment against the company
will be entered in twenty days unless
proper appearance is made in the
meantime.
Fuckers suit was filed July / and
suppressed. The marble company had
previously been served with papers in
the action and had until yesterday to
plead. The failure to make an appear
ance in the suit constitutes the default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
Another Death From Plague.

Word from Surgeon General Blue OF
the public health service to Acting
Surgeon General Glennan was received
last night that another death from
plague in New Orleans had been re-
ported, making three cases and two
deaths since the outbreak. Additional
measures were promptly taken by the
public health service to cope with the
situation, which seems to have as
sumed a more serious aspect.
Assistant Surgeon Gen. William Colby
Rucker, who has had considerable eX-
perience in fighting plague, having been
executive officer in the San Francisco
campaign from 1907 to 1910, was prepar-
ing to leave this morning for New Or
.eans t. take charge of the work
Assistant Surgeon Charles Williams was
en- route to the Louisiana metropolis. hav-
ing left here Friday night. Passed As
sistant Surgeon French Simpson left
New York yesterday morning for New
Orleans An assistant inspector and nine
rat catchers left San Francisco yester-
day and a foreman and two more rat
catchers will leave today for New Or
leans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
Ell DORADO CLUB OUTING.
Trip Down the Potomac Proves q
Pleasant Event.

In spite of the lowering clouds and un-
favorable weather indications, the Ell
Dorado Club enjoyed a pleasant trip down
the Potomac river yesterday. The party
left Bailey's boathouse at 1870 o'clock
and after a three-hour run went ashore
at Glymont, where an old-time picnic
luncheon was served to the forty-flve
hungry excursionists. base ball game
followed, after which dancing held sway.
A general rest was declared. which was
only ended by the chaperons. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Lynch, calling all to their
launch for the return trip. The party
returned about midnight Those in charge
of the excursion were Reu E. Glessner
Levin F. Copper, John P. Eckert, jr.. and
John Costello.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05

Conrad commanding were formai!y
opened here Thursday night with bati.
which was attended by the militiamen
and their friends. \ large number OF
new members have been admitted
recently.
About 100 new members were received
by the Woman's Christian Temperance
Unit n of Winchester at reception heid
this week. and when the local president
announced that West Virginia would 60
dry at midnight the entire gathering rose
of one accord and sang the "DoXoloEy.
The large increase in membership was
the result OF a contest inaugurated re-
Gently and the Winchester branch now
has by far the largest enrolment in the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
WINS TITLE ON A FOUL.
Jimmy Clabby Beats Eddie McGoor'
tY in Fight at Sydney.

SYDNEY, N S. W.. July Jimmy
Clabby of Hammond, Ind. won tonight
on a foul from Eddie McGoorty OF Osh-
kosh, Wis, the title of worlds middle
weight champion.
The foul occurred in the eighth round.
The battle was hard fought from the
beginning.
Clabby's work was regarded by the
crowd as a remarkable exhibition. Both
men fought furiously and mixed it con-
tinuousIy McGoorty could accomplish
little, however, against his adversary 3
superior skill. He tried repeatedly to
land left hooks, but usually was blocked.
He was desperate when he committed
the foul
Much interest was shown in the fight
and a great crowd attended. The con-
test was scheduled to go twenty rounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Elopers From Virginia Are Married
by Rev. S. r. White at
His Home.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


ROCKVILLE. Md. July Miss
Sophie Mary Berry. eighteen years old, of
Midland. Va. and Clyde Adrian Merkey,
aged twenty-one, of Lynchburg. Va.
eloped yesterday afternoon and were
married in Rockville this morning by
Rev Samuel r. White of the Baptist
Church at his home.
The young couple did not reach Rock
Vile until after II o'clock last night.
They spent the night with friends, and
this morning obtained the license. I'M
mediately after the ceremony they went
to Washington.
This afternoon Miss Margaret Bib
and Guile C. Manning, both of Wash
ington, We're married here by Dr. White.
Yesterday afternoon the same minister
OBLIGATED at the marriage of David H.
Limerick Of Berea, Stafford county, Va.
and Miss Laura S. Jones Of Dunnavants.
Spotsylvania county. Va.
OF several hundred motorists who
passed through Rockville today. only one
was held up for driving in excess of the
speed limit-twelve miles an hour. He
was l. E. Sinclair. whose machine. ac-
cording to stop watch held by Bailin
Aaron Hewitt, was travelling at rate
Of about twenty miles an hour. He paid
sG.75.
Had Base Ball Game.
Kensington celebrated the Fourth of
July in an elaborate manner. During the
afternoon, there were athletic sports Of
various kinds and base ball game be-
TWEEN the Kensington team and team
representing Company X, LIST Maryland
Infantry of Silver Spring. In the even
ing there was speechmaking, followed by
a display Of fireworks.
Cornelius W. Clum, president OF the
Kensington Chamber of Commerce. de-
livered the opening address. Charles
Reeves Rowdybush read the Declaration
of independence, and speeches were de-
livered by Senator Blair Lee and Brain
ard H. Warner. il.
Real Estate Transfers.
Transfers of real estate were recorded
In the office of the clerk of the circuit
court here during the week as follows:
Ernest l.. Schmidt to Maurice f. Horton.
~ acres: Francis p. Welsh to Martin
Wiegand. 30 acres; Claibourne II. Mannar
to ]. somerven Dawson. 461s acres: David
F. Weaver to Jacob NJ. Stein. 80 acres:
Frank L. Hewitt to Carrie V. Bond,
part of lot; Chevy Chase Land Com
pany to Joseph W. Bowie, lot in section
1 Of Chevy Chase; Gaithersburg Milling
and Manufacturing Company to Bald-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, lot at
Gaithersburg: Max W. Buell. to Joseph
N. Ryland, lot at Takorna; Joseph B.
Band to Clarence F. Norment. two lots
in Norwood Heights: Jonas H. Garman
to Samuel P. Shade. lot at Takoma:
Joseph w. Bowie to Chevy Chase Land
Company, lot at Chevy Chase: Harry G.
Laycock to Joseph B. Band, two lots in
Norwood Heights; Mary v. Simpson
and others. to Edwin H. Bogley. lot in
Rockville; William H. Seacrist to Nellie
f. Van Sickler. lot. in Hill Crest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
HURT IN MAKING ARREST.
Policeman G. w. Osborne Forced to
Go to Hospital.

Crossing Policeman G. w Osborne
had one of his fingers dislocated yes
terday afternoon in arresting William
Spencer. corored, of 1884 Temperance
avenue northwest. on a charge of vio-
lating a police regulation.
1t was charged that Spencer was rid
ing bicycle on the wrong side of
the street. and when the policeman at
tempted to arrest him he resisted. The
officer went to Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
FAILS IN RESCUE EFFORT.
Young Man and Woman Drown in
Juniata River.

HUNTINGDON. Pa. July 4.-George
Kicker, nineteen years old, of Hunting
don, gave his life in an unsuccessful eff
fort to save Miss Ollie Dick. thirty-two
years old. of Huntingdon. from drown
ing in the Juniata river. at Mapleton, to-
day They were members of a picnic
party.
Miss Dick was seized with cramps while
swimming and Kicker went to her aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
Every One

Should read Star Want Ads.
Do your If not, why not?
Do you think Want Ads dull,
tiresome reading?
But as a matter of fact Want
Ads make live" reading. Once
you get the habit of Want Ad
reading we will never again
have to urge you. The Want
Ad pages are the common
ground where all buyers and
sellers meet on equality so
far as opportunities are con-
cerned-Want Ads are good
for the buyers and good for
the sellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
FOR COMMERCIAL CONGRESS.
Plans by Eleven Western States for
Meeting in Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, July 4.-The
governors of the states of California.
Oregon. Washington, Idaho. Nevada.
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Montana.
Wyoming and Oregon have issued a for
NAL call for the first western commercial
congress to be held in this city March
1926, 1t was announced today.
Problems attendant on the opening Of
the Panama canal will be discussed.
President Wilson has been asked to
sneak before the congress March 25. two
DAYS after he is due to reach San Fran
cisco at the head Of the international
feet he will lead through the canal at
its formal opening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
METHODIST EDITOR DYING.
DR.. Palmore Stricken With Paralysis
at Richmond, Va.

RICHMOND. July 4.-Dr. W. B. Pal
more, editor of the st. Louis Mo) Chris
tian Advocate noted as lecturer and trav-
eler author of many books and one of
the leading men in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South, was stricken with
paralysis at the home of his niece. Mrs.
G. w. Bright, here tonight, and is said
to be in a dying condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
Mrs. Turner Loses Suit.

After fighting in the lower and higher
courts of the state for several years to
compel the Loudoun Mutual Insurance
Company to pay her $1,000 on account
of her house in Clarke county being
burned down. Mrs. Harriet S. Turner of
Washington has lost again, Judge T. w.
Harrison of Winchester having sustained
the defendants demurrer to the evidence
and entered a decree in its favor for
costs.
Gov. Stuart of Virginia and Profs.
E. B. Blakeslee and c. f. Bassett of the
United States Department of Agriculture
are to be the principal speakers at the
summer meeting of the Virginia Horti-
cultural Society; July Is. in Madison
Hall at the University of Virginia in
conjunction with the UNIVERSITIES rural
life conference. 1t will not be a legisla-
tive session. but many matters of in
terest to fruit growers will be discuss
ed, and estimates of crops and probable
prices will be announced.
Physicians Of Virginia, wLo last win
ter induced the legislature to abolish
the state tax on members of their pro-
fession have been informed that 1t will
be necessary for them to pay this
years tax, because the act became a