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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

This is a distinctive honor for this
Topeka man, who has the reputation
of belonging to more lodges than any
other person in the state. It is the
first time in the history of Abdallah
Temple that an illustrious potentate
has not been chosen from the MEM
bership of the Leavenworth organiza-
ton.
Another Topekan was also honored.
George w. Stansfield was chosen as a
representative from Abdallah to the
Imperial Council at Seattle July 13-
Is. Others who will represent the
Temple are L. M. Penwell by virtue
of his office, James Sexton Of Leav-
enworth, and William Wright of Kan
sas City. Abdal1ah Temple has a
membership of 1,400. There are four
shrines in Kansas-Leavenwort Sa-
lima, Wichita and Pittsburg.
The Topeka delegation left this city
at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
They carried along their. Oriental
band of thirty-four pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
\ DAILY LESSON IN HISTORY.

One hundred years ago today, NH
Gen. Andrew Jackson arrived at New
Orleans and took command OF the
troops assembled there for the defense
OF the city against the British
Seventy-five years ago today. lSSS-
The first session OF the Twenty-sixth
congress assembled.
Seventy years ago today, lS4E
Thomas Corwin was elected United
States senator from Ohio.
Sixty years ago today, lS54-England,
France and Austria concluded an
alliance on the Eastern question.
Twenty-Five years ago today, 1883
The new museum of natural history In
Berlin was opened by the Emperor.
Fifteen years ago today, 1S99-The
Samoan partition treaty was signed at
Washington.
Ten years ago today, 1904-Secretary
Taft and President Amador reached an
agreement settling the differences be-
tween the United States and Panama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
A new DRY RECORD
Last Seven Weeks Driest P>
riOd in % Years. Time.
Less Than One Inch of Rain
Fell in 40 Days.

A new drought record was es:ab-
lished today at Topeka for seven
week period. The last seven weeks
constitute the driest seven week per-
iod in the twenty-eight years that the
local records have been kept. The
precipitation was but .O9 of an inch.
There was q ~ day period extend
ing from Nov. 26, 1889 to January IS,
1890, in which there was but .05 of
an inch of moisture, but extending
this to ~ days gave precipitation
of 81 of an inch.
The Kaw river has been but q ghost
of itself in the last six weeks. There
has been an average stage of 3.5. To-
day there was rise of two inches.
a circumstance that 1t is difficult to
explain in view of the fact that there
feet
Farmers report that rain is badly
needed at this time. The roads would
he improved by good shower as in
spots they are extremely dusty.
The wsashsr 'ts tod today y~.ra was - cold as
phere conditions that has been ex-
perienced recently, but the minim um
temperature "a degrees at eight
O'Clock. was considerably above
normal.
The forecast: Partly cloudy to-
Shippers forecast: Protect thir-
ty-six hour shipments north and west
against temperature Of. 22 degrees:
southwest, 26; east and south. 80"
The temperature averaged 5 degrees
above normal today At 2 o'clock this
afternoon the wind was 10 miles an
hour from the north A year ago today
the precipitation was -73 of an inch.
The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
REVENUE FALLS OFF.


Washington, Dec. 2-Customs ana IN
ternal revenue receipts for Novembor
show a marked decrease from the same
month last year. Customs receipts were
SIG, ,924. .40S compared with 81, ,173628 for No
vember, 1913, while internal revenue re-
ceipts at $24, 359. 1858 were nearly H,o0o,0oo
less than In the same month last year.
For the month the excess of ordinary dis
compared with an excess Of the same sorf
last year Of $2,n3, 73z.
Income from the war tax win begin to
show this month. Custom receipts,
despite the comparison with November.
1911. were $660000 greater than in OctObGr
Gold coin and bullion in the treasury trust
fund increased during the month nearly
$26. 600 co.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
First Biennial Meeting of Edu-
cational Board.
Heads of Schools Explain Their
Needs for Year.
ECONOMY 4 BU6AbOO TO THEM
No Favorable Opening for Ap-
plicatiOn of the Ak.
Determine Financial Aid to
State Schools for Legislature.

Members Of the state educational
administration board are this week US
ing the knife on the state school bud
gets and applying salve to the feel
ings of the Kansas educators. The
first biennial budget meeting of the
new educational board is being held
in the state house this week. The
meeting will bring to town the heads
upon to explain the various items in
their proposed 1856 expense ac-
counts.
Just where the educational board
will be able to apply the economy is q
matter Of uncertainty. Even the board
members admit doubt in the matter
Last night the board worked until
late. But the budgets will require more
attention before they are ready for the
ways and means committees of the
state legislature.
This morning Chancellor Strong of
the State University came to Topeka
to talk over the financial situation
with the administration board. He
will be in conference with the board
the greater part of the day. President
Waters of the State Agricultural col
lege, President Butcher Of the state
ton heads will come to town Thursday
and Friday to tell Of the needs Of their
schools. Perhaps the budget meeting
will be concluded sometime Friday
Yet no one seems certain.
1.-THE man who said man wants but
little here below wrote that sentiment
q long time ago." said E. w. Hoch,
former governor and a member of the
board. 1T is a beautiful sentiment.
But 1t was written before the big
schools told their needs to the state
legislature"
All of the three members of the
board, Ed T. Hackney, Cora G. Lewis
and E. w. Hoch. are attending the
meeting to determine the financial aid
which shall be asked for the state
schools at the next session of the leg
icJut,yra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
Confer ON Lincoln Hiehway.

Washington, D. c., Dec. THE
American Institute of Architects. with
a membership embracing leading men
OF the profession in all the states, met
IN Washington today for its annual
convention. The sessions will continue
three days and will be presided over
by the president. r. Ciipston Sturgis Of
Boston. The meeting will receive q re-
port from the special Lincoln highway
committee appointed to formulate plans
for beautifying the transcontinental
road with memorials, bridges and
scenic effects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

Rome. Dec 2.-The pOpulace of
Rome indulged in q great patriotic
demonstration today on the occasion
of the assembling of parliament The
city was decorated for the occasion
and huge crowds of people assembled
to witness the arrival of the senators
and deputies. The militant attitude
Of the italian people appears to be
increasing daily and In consequence it
is rather doubtful IL parliament will
be able to adhere to it's present inten-
ton to avoid all debate on Italy's for
eign policy and the attitude Of the
country in the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
OUR DAILY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Lilioukalani, former Queen of Hawaii.
born in Honolulu, rs years ago today.
Mgr. Stagni. Apostolic delegate to
Canada, born in Italy, 62 years ago
today. Nella Bergen, well known
actress and vocalist. born in Brooklyn.
Al years ago today. Irene Vanbrugh.
one of the foremost actresses Of the
English stage, born in Exeter. England.
q years ago today. M. ]. Kelley, well
known manager of the American AS
sociatiOn Baseball Clubs born at Otter
River, Mass. 80 years ago today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

TOpekan Made IlluStriOuS Pc.
tentate of ShrinerS.
George Stansfield Also Giyeu
HOnOrS at LeayenWOrth.

them-arrived in Topeka this morn
Ing at seven o'clock by special train
OF Pullman coaches with the an
nouncement that L. M. Penwell of To-
peka had been elected :llustrious po-
tentate at the annual meeting of the
Abdallah Temple which they attended
in LeaYenWOrth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
SELLS 1.OoO. 600 Christmas Tree<

Rutland, Vt, Dec. 2.-Shipment Of
one million Christmas trees from this
state to city markets in other parts Of
the country has begun. Within the
past two or three days several car
loads of evergreens have been started
on their way to points west of Chicago
and during the next two weeks the cut
ting and packing Of the trees will keep
many men busy The farmer has re-
ceived or cents a tree from the ship
pers this year. In the retail markets
the trees may bring so cents and up
wards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

Paris, Dec "A statue to Joan Of
Arc is to be set up after the war at
Lagny, the extreme point touched by
the scouts of General Won Kluck's army
during it's march on Paris. The czar
Of Russia. the king of England and
the president of the French republic
each will contribute towards the cost
of the memorial, which probably will
embody medallions of the principal mil
itary leaders cf the allies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02
Civic Association Meets.

Washington. D. c., Dec. 2--The tenth
annual convention of the American
Civic association opened at the New
Willard hotel in this city today and will
continue in session until Saturday. The
association was formed in st. Louis in
1904. by consolidating the American
Park and Outdoor association and the
American League for Civic Improve
ment. Its principal objects are to ad-
vance all efforts for the making of
beautiful and healthful community life,
and for the preservation of the scenic
beauties of the United States and Can
ada.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday;
not much change In temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

The turkey crop Of Texas this yea,
d valued It over 45,0o0. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-02

TContinued on Page Two.1
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
LITTLE Girl RUN over
BY A MOTORCYCLE
LUCILLE BYRD PAINFULLY IN
JURED YESTERDAY
MORNING.

Lucille Byrd. the little step daughter
Of r. +. LoZier, 1647 Admiral boule-
ward, was very seriously hurt yester-
day afternoon when she was struck
and run over 10y motorcycle belong
ing to Ray McNicheal on which two
men were riding. Her forearm was
broken and probably her shoulder as
well, according to the attending ply
stefan, and she suffered several other
severe bruises. Her head was crushed
in such way as to give her family
much concern.
The accident occurred about II
o'clock yesterday morning on Admiral
between Trenton and Utica streets.
Witnesses to the occurrence state that
the motorcycle was not running ex-
cessively fast, but the child stepped
on to the street from behind an auto
mobile which was standing by the
curb, SO obstructing her vision that
she did not notice the approaching
machine until 1t was too late. The
men on the machine stopped, hoping
TO lend assistance to the child and
fortunately DR. Mayginnis was near
enough to see what had happened
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27

man advised me to try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and got
bottle. felt better the next month so
took three more bottles Of 1t and got
well SO | could work all the time |
hope every woman who suffers like did
will try Lydia L. Pinkham' S Vegetable
Compound. " - Mrs. P. w. LANsENG,
Route No. |, Florence, South Dakota.
Why will women continue TO suffer day
In and day out or drag out sickly, half
hearted existence, missing three fourths
of the Joy Of living. when they can find
health In Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound?
For thirty years It has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills. and has re-
stored the health Of thousands Of women
who have been troubled with such all
mcnts as displscements, Inflammation,
liberation, tumors, irregularities, etc.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia Z. Plukham Medicine Co. conf
dentialJ Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by
woman and held In strict confidence.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
TRIAL OF A TULSAN
ended IN HUNG JURY
BOONE JURY WAS EIGHT FOR
ACQUITTAL AND FOUR FOR
CONVICTION.

Special to The World
MUSKOGEE, Okla, NOV. 20 TIE
trial OF Robert ]. Boone, Tulsa attor-
ney, came to an end here this morn
ing when the jury, which had been
out since Wednesday night, reported
that it was hopelessly split.
After Judge r. +. Degraffenried,
who accepted the verdict, in the en-
forced absence OF Judge Fred p. Bran
son, trial Judge had scharged the
jury, the foreman stated that on the
last ballot the men had stood eight for
acquittal and four for conviction.
Mrs. Boone, the defendants wife,
who had remained in the courtroom
all during the trial, expressed dissatis-
faction with the jury and with the ac-
ton of the Judge in dismissing It be-
fore II reached a final verdict. Boone
refused to comment on the result.
County Attorney w f. Disney
stated today that there are give other
charges against Boone and that he
will ask a trial on one of them next
week
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
STOCK MEN PROTESTING
Want Freight Rate Advance on Cattle
Suspended.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 26.-Liye
stock men of oklahoma, and espe-
cially OF this city. are awaiting with
much interest the outcome OF the
hearing to be held before the inter
state commerce commission tomor-
row on the application Of railroads
for permission TO Increase live stock
rates, beginning December l, about
$40 a car.
George Henshaw Of the oklahoma
corporation commission left last night
for Chicago 10 ask for II suspension
of the proposed increase by the in
terstate commerce commission. Hun
dreds of kilograms are being sent
each day to the commission urging
upon the commerce commission the
necessity Of blocking the increase,
which it is urged would seriously
handicap the oklahoma city market
and give Texas and other live stock
markets a decided advantage.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
CRUCE HAS CHRISTMAS
present FOR CONVlCTS
WILL GIVE EXPIRATION PAR
DONS TO ABOUT ONE HUN
DRIED PRISONERS.
Special to The world


M'ALESTER, Okla, Nov 20
Prison doors at McAiester and Gran
tie will swing open for nearly one hun
dred state couviots who VIII be given
expiration pardons In time for them
to spend Christmas with home folks.
That was the Thanksgiving news in a
letter from Governor Lee Cruce re-
ceived by Warden r. ". Dick of the
state penitentiary today.
A similar letter was sent TO the
Granite reformatOry. The governors r
letter says that all prisoners whose
terms will expire before January 10,
1915, will be given pardons before
Christmas. That means the rCiease
Of perhaps seventy-flyo convlcts here
and twenty-five or thirty at Granite.
No turkey was served to prisoners.
Roast pork and brown gravy took the
place Of the Thanksgiving bird Then
there was white bread and miuce pie
and coffee with cream. all UNUSUAL
features on the PRISONS board. The
rest Of the menu included potatoes.
pickles, tomato catsup. apples and
cheese The prison roll numbered
1895 today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
BRITISH CORRESPONDENT
TELLS OF THE GREAT
AVALANCHE.
They CANNOT Be STOPPED
Have Driven Great Wedge Be
tween Austrian and Ger
man Armies.

LONDON. Nov 2G.-t9:OO p. Al
Professor Bernard Pares, the Brit
ish governments correspondent at
tho Russian army headquarters I'm "A
dispatch dated November Is, dealing
with the general Russian advance,
says that after the Russians had held
the river San for nearly "A month
against the Austrians, word came to
20 forward The river was crossed
ald the enemy driven from his
trenches and the neighboring villages
and forced back.
THE advance was triumphant at all
points SAYS Professor Parcs THE
Austrians were driven southwark and
westward Some were pressed
against the Carpathians at a point
whore there are only two difficult
passes that hardly admit passage Of
artillery and field trains. Others were
pressed back on Cracow. whore the
line Of Russian advance is now com
plete.
The First Decision.
THE Russian impact on Cracow
promises the first settlement Of the
destiny OF western Galicia where the
population is Polish and very ready
to respond 10 the appeal Of Grand
Duke Nicholas, commander IN chief Of
tho Russian forces The next gap Is
being made between the Austrlans
and Germans, who already are retir-
ing IN mutual dissatisfaction in dif-
ferent directions and whose political
interests must more and more differ
entiate.
A further advance through this
gap will be on Slayouic territory In
southern Silesia up to the river
Nlesse. This territory is mainly Pol
ish or Bohemian. and the Czechs IN
general arc largely friendly TO Russia
and quite hostile to Germany.
The Germans are doing all that
rs possible TO make diversions on their
sides Stopped and driven back near
Mlawa as miles northwest Of War
saw, whore they have made a seri-
ous effort on both sides Of The Nis-
tula near PlOck. but have been dcCls-
lively repulsed. the inhabitants giving
effective aid iu bridging the river.
They are now attempting TO force a
strong wedge into the Russian front
between the Nistula and the Warta
rivers. but so far the Russian line Is
every where continuous and IS rein
forced wherever necessary with
strong reserves, has successfully out
flanked every local German advance.
Meanwhile, a double Russian ad-
vance in east Prussia on the east aud
south Is overcoming numerous OBJ
stacles and making rapid progress,
avoiding and envelOpng the thiCkest
fortified line OF the Maseurian lakes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27

and took the little girl home in his
automobile.
Members Of the family stated last
night at 7 o'clock that Lucille was
asleep for the first time since the ac-
oident She was unconscious al no
time after Il occurred and suffered
during the whole time II ia not tho
belief Of the family that the injuries
VIII proNe fatal
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27

The fifteenth birthday anniversary
Of Miss Edna, daughter ~ Mr.. ana
Mrs. y. r.. Booth, was prctuly cole
hrated by several Of her young
friends Wednesday evening. The girls
were members Of the +. p. c. club,
with whom were invited their boy
friends A pleasant evening Of games
and contests was followed 10y the
serving Of Refreshments The Misses
Margaret McClain, Jennie Parker
Beatrice Askew and Naomi tlsac and
Messrs Carl simpson Frank Curry,
Marvin Booth and Harry Scott and
Gaylord Ridenour, both of Kansas
city, made up the party.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
All Quiet at Vera Cruz.

NEKA CETI, NOV. ZB.-Instead OF
visiting punishment upon Mexicans
who accepted employment from the
Americans during their occupation Of
Vera Cruz, the Mexican authorities
today issued an order that those who
served as sanitary inspectors be re-
employed
Thanksgiving day was celebrated
BY the men on the American battle
ships here with a special dinner, boat
races and other sports.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
Holding Orchards 10 Hillsides

An ingenious method has been
adopted by a California fruit grower
for utilizing steep hillsides for the
planting OF fruit trees At regular
spacings he built semi-circular walls
OF cement and cobble stones, the walls
curving outward from the hillside and
forming retaining walls for holdins
the soil to level surface. Trees were
then planted In the centers Of these
level spaceA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27

AFff =
busy 10 come too busy 90 GO
.busy busy-that is the slogan
b modern womanl Too busy 90
lWtcrs too busy To see her
b-too busy to read anything
usy 10 do anything uut gossip.
te, isn't il, that with all the con-
ices Of up-to-datc living We are
r than we ever were before Tho
n who lights the gas stove with
luch Of a match is busier than
N,ndmother who had 90 build q
lRlre and Rep II going, The
RI with "a sewing machine and
In sales is buster than the
er who made all her own clothes
nd as We'll as hose Of her sons
daughters
s modern mania Of business re
us 20 the lguuminlOus rank OF
Alcss, terrified little squirrels
around I'm their Whirling cages.
say you are busy is a phrase that
>umr 10 mean absolutely Moth
one woman runs her house
imioally and we'll; she brings up
children wisely, is an agreeable
uulon to her husband, takes time
al and study and keep up with
imcs, runs I'm 10 see her friends
remembers them when she does
e. them. She is "A busy woman.
her woman, who has no house
children, no husband, rushes
ically from morning unul night,
falls, exhausted with nervous
) IA aon, at the end of the season
de doctors tell her she has been
usy
lat a relief 1t would Dee II we
natcd the word busy trom our
thing else, If We have TO 90
thing else, If We are III or out OF
or consider another thing OF
er Importance, 10 say 50 ira ukly'
n excuse. Pm so busy Ot
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
JOSEPHINE STOREY WHITE,

the people Of Tulsa should know
something Of the inhuman treatment
given TO the Hickory coal miners.
(Sgned) T. w. THOMPSON, Presi
dent Local Union No. 76l, IT, NJ. w
OF A., between IS and 10 on Peoria,
H. +. u. No !, Box 202.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
NEY Trouble CAUSES
Lame BACK

I'M pleased TO say a good word
Or. kilmer's swamp Root, as |
roubled for year or more with
aidneys and annoying symptoms
BROTHER advised me to try swamp
took several bottles Of this
sly with excellent results At the
NSwamp- Root was recommended
le, my condition was such that |
d It an effort in STOPPING or bend
md in attending to my duties as
ger of the 1898 store at l22
St, Evansville, Ind.
Very truly yours,
j. T.. ALVEY,
Division St, Van Cleave Flats.
Evansville, Ind.
bScribed and sworn to before me,
2lst day of December, 1911.
EDW. A. TORCHE,
b. Notary Public.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
IN SUCH PAIN
WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything Until Re-
stored 70 Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Florence, So. Dakota. 80 used to be
very sick every month with bearing
S r Y EN-

d wn pains and
backache, an d h a d
h e a d a c h e a good
deal Of the time and
very little appetite.
The pains were so
bad that | used to
sit right down on the
floor and cry, be-
cause ii hurt me so
and | could not do
any work at those
times. An old wo-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27

NOTICE -- The park board will
plant full-rooted, one-inch and one
quarter to two-inch caliber American
elms at rs cents each If you want
in on the 1000 to be planted this fall
place your order by phone l72, or
with any of the board members.
Tulsa Park Board.-Adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
Cucll.

Ducl.
A barber whose last name was feather
Had a raZon that never touched
leather.
This razon." said he,
is loyal to me.
You notice how We pull together"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-11-27
Nav Get soaked.

Hicks: i've just taken n plunge
In the stock market
Wicks "lVe always heard that
there vas lot Of water there c--Bos-
ton Transcript