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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
ALL KANSAS AIDS
Every Part Of the State Contrib
uting to the Belgians.
Business Men and Farmers Give
Literally to Sufferers.


The appealing prayer of the poor
unfortunate Belgians to "Give US this
day our daily bread" is being hourly
answered through the medium OF
thousands Of generous hearted Kan
sans and in every section of the state
supplies are being gathered to send
to the sufferers beyond the sea.
In Topeka, Wichita, Atchison, Sa-
lima, ElDorado, Lawrence, Arkansas
City. Abilene, Manhattan and in al
most every town in the state, big and
small, charity has ioosened the purse
strings and sympathy for the distress
ed has brought fourth bounteous Of
ferings. The following news items are
from a few of the many Kansas towns
where the relief Of the starving Bel
gians has become more important and
is receiving moro attention than any
other matter of the present moment.
At Lawrence.
Lawrence, Kan, Novi ia move
ment has been started here to lend
further aid to the war-stricken Bel
gians by offering to adopt orphan
Belgian babies into Kansas homes.
A local newspaper has been pub
fishing a blank application for babies.
Any of it's readers who wish to help
out in this way are requested to fill
out the blanks stating whether they
prefer girl or BOY babies and these
blanks will be forwarded to the proper
authorities at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
At COncordia.

AC COICOFUA.
Concordia, Kan. Nov. 18.-A meet
ing to plan for ConcOrdia's and Cloud
cOunty's contribution to the Belgian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
At Arkansas City.

Arkansas City, Kan, Nov. 1S.-At a
we'll attended mass meeting called by
the Commercial club Of Arkansas City,
approximately $3.50 was subscribed for
the relief of the noncombatant Bel
gians This subscription is in addi-
ton to several others, previously taken
up at this place by the D. A. RS and
other organizations.
The total subscription from Arkan-
sas City to the funds for the various
war sufferers in Europe will probably
total $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
BANKERS TALK PROSPERITY
Kansas City Man Predicts Good Times
at Fort Scott Gathering.

at Fort Scott GAtheFfng.
Fort Scott, Kan, Nov. 1S.-Before 200
bankers from over Kansas, Clement
Chase of Kansas City, said that the
United States would be vastly benefited
by the great war in Europe He said
that the countries in Europe were look
ing to this country to feed and clothe
them while at war and would do the
same when it was over. He said that
every mill in the United States is
swamped with orders for food and
clothing Cotton mills will be estab-
lished in Texas. Kansas will be look
ed to for food.
Other speakers before the bankers'
association were George T. Guernsey
of Independence, KAN, and J. II.
Miller of the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
At ElDorado.


ElDorado, Kan. Nov. 18.-Members
of the Men and Boys league here have
initiated an organized movement to
assist in sending relief to the poverty
stricken inhabitants of the European
war zone.
Rev. A. o. Ebright. pastor of the
Presbyterian church, was made chair
man of a committee composed of all
the ElDorado pastors and the various
church boards, 20 agree upon a plan
for concerted action.
An especial effort will be made to
interest the business men and farmers
and to establish headquarters where
the contributions may be centralized.
It is the tentative plan to fix upon
Thanksgiving day as a day for the
contributions. Any articles of nom
perishable foodstuffs, such as wheat
and corn, will be solicited. Any de-
scription of clothing is acceptable. The
railroads will transport all charitable
consignments free of charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
At Abilene.

Abilene. Kan. Nov. ia large
meeting to push the Belgian relief
was held Tuesday night, presided over
by r. NJ White. The entire county
will be canvassed and meetings held in
every town. Solomon sent 500. The
first car of wheat will be ready Satur-
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
CRUISERS GUARDED VESSEL
REPORTS MRS, G. B. DOUCAN

In the journey to Canada. We were
surrounded by three British cruisers
and at night all lights we're put out
and the four boats kept in touch with
each other by wireless. We saw but
one ship on our way over and that
was SO far away that we could not
distinguish it's nationality" continued
Mrs. Dougan.
The local people visited Belgium, 1t.
ally, Germany. France. Holland, Eng.
land, Scotland and Canada. They have
been gone for ten weeks.
1--WE first heard of war when we
were at Cologne, in Germany. We
were then on our way to Holland. AS
soon as We heard of the war we hur.
rted to get out of Europe and were
successful" she said.
During their four days stay in Lon.
don, troops were marching through
the streets and everyone seemed to
be in intense excitement, she said. It
was impossible for the local party to
visit any Of the castles az they were
being used az headquarters In the mob.
ilization Of the troops and visitors
were not allowed. Coach horses were
to be requisitioned.
Sec "euffs" Perform.
Among the interesting incidents in
connection with the stay in England
were the suffraSette outbreaks that
were witnessed by the party. While at.
tending service in st. Paul's cathe.
dral in London. several suffragets be.
gan disturbance and were carried
out of the church. TIL service was
interrupted but the English people
did not seem to take any particular
note of it. In their later travels, 1t
was learned that the suffragets had
sworn to keep peace until after the
war is over.
Before entering the British museum
the local party had to take an oath
that they were peaceful American cit
liens and were not suffragsts.
1T seems to be the general opinion
among the thinking class in England,
that the English government is by far
too lenient with the suffrage expo.
nents and that the same punishment
should be given them as is given ordi.
nary offenders. l believe that the war
will have a good effect on the move
ment there and an understanding
will be reached" Mrs. Dougan contin.
ued.
Mrs. Dougan and Miss Butler were
met at Montreal by Miss Buffers un.
Gle, Oliver H. Bogue Of this city. He
accompanied them to this city.
While in Canada it was learned that
25,OOo troops will probably be sent to
aid to English in the fight on the
European continent. The boat on
which the local party returned to
America, will be loaded with Canadian
soldiers and will be sent back to aid
in the fighting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
NAVAL BATTLE
REPORTED OFF
.CAPEHENLOPEN

CAPE HENLOPEN, Delaware. Aug.
PA naval battle is believed to have
taken place off Cape Henlopen early
today. Beginning ut 2 o'clock flashes.
evidently of cannon fire, could be seen
at sea about five miles off shore. These
continued internationally until shortly
before dawn, when the sound OF q
cannonade could be heard by persons
on the beach.
About s o'clock the glare Of flames
could be seen, and 1t was judged that
one or both ships were on fire. They
came in shore until outlines Of the
conflagration were visible then drew
off, It is believed both we're sunk.
Three hours afterward wreckage be-
gan drifting ashore. Spars and part OF
the bow of a ship were found on the
beach. It is believed that one Of the
ships was a German cruiser and the
other an English warship.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
CRUMP STILL LOST

A letter was received from Con-
gresham Gray this afternoon giving
the Information that the state depart
ment in it's search for the steamer
Sierra Nevada on which Clifford
Crump, Of Greensboro, is travelling,
had cabled to Calais In an effort to
locate the boat. 1t is thought proba-
bly, that the steamship sought protec-
ton here when 1t was learned that war
had broken out. The steamship is
owned by a. German company the
North German Lloyd company, and
was bound for Bologne, France, leav-
ing Buenes Aires August 4. Efforts
have been made by the steamship
company and by the state department
to locate the boat, but to NO avail.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
GERMAN P0PULACE
SUFFERS FROM WAR

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 27.-Travel-
ers arriving here today from Berlin
say that the war has caused intense
suffering among the people, and that
prices have risen fifty per cent.
One sees few able-bodied men on the
streets. the most of them being away
at war. It is said that in official cir
cles in Berlin there is a feeling of
nervousness over the attitude of Italy.
The Germans are about ready to aban-
don the idea of getting any help from
Italy. and they will be satisfied now
if the Italian government will remain
neutral without giving any help to
England, France and Russia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
.FUM|CATE SCHOOLS

The janitors Of all school buildings
of the city, under the direction of
Sanitary Inspector Oscar Mashmeyer,
today began the fumigation Of the
schools. This will require several
days as every school room in the city
has to be gone over thoroughly &C
cording to state law.
In addition to the fumigating equip
ment now owned by the school board,
four gross of cans containing fumi.
eating powders were received today.
It will cost the school board approx
mately $3.50 to complete the process
this year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
PITTSBURC LIVESTOCK

PITTSBURG, Aug. 27.-Cattle: Sup
ply light, market steady, choice steers
$9.40@9.60, prime steers $9.25@9.40,
good steers $84O@8.75, tidy butchers
$S.25@8.50, fair $725@775, common
$6.OO@7.00, common to fat bulls $3.50
@7.25, common to fat cows $500
7.25, fresh cows and springers $4,000
and thin calves $7OO@S.0O. Sheep
and Lambs: Supply fair, market slow,
prime wethers $5.75Q5.85, good mixed
$5.25Q5.60, fair mixed $4.5O@5.10,
culls and common $2.OO@3.5O. lambs
$5.0O@S.25. Hogs: Receipts Is, mar
ket lower, prime heavy $9.4O@S.45,
mediums $685., heavy workers. 1856.
pigs $S.OO@9.25, roughs $S.OO@S.35,
stays $7.0UQ7.50, heavy mixed $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
MICHIGAN BOY JOINS
AV|ATORS IN FRANCE

MENOMINEE, Mich, Aug. N.-The
first news that her son had Joined
the French aviation corps came today
in press dispatches read by Mrs. Chas.
McGordon, mother of Stephen McGor-
don. who has joined the French army
at Rouen. He is % years old, and
nephew of Senator Isaac Stephenson.
While attending school at Lake Forest.
Ill. McGordon became interested in
aviation, and later became pupil OF
Curtis. He recently went abroad to
attend a French meet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
HAGERSTOWN MAN
DIES IN CINCINNATI

HAGERST'OWN, Ind. Aug. 81
Word was received here today Of the
deaf hof William Mathews. for many
years a resident here, at the home of
his sister. Mrs. William Bennington, at
Cincinnati. The deceased's family re-
sides in California, but owing to his
health he returned to Indiana several
months ago. The widow and five
daughters. Mrs. Thomas Best, Win
chester, Ind; Mrs. Ruth Frye, Dallas,
Texas; Mrs. Frances Coleman. Miss
Maud Mathews and Miss Jeanette
Mathews, Los Angeles, CAL, survive
him. The funeral and burial will be
made at Hagerstown but no definite
arrangements have been made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
TOTTER|NG FRENCH
CABINET REPLACED
BY new MEMBERS
Delcasse, Foe of Kaiser VIII
liam, Leads Ministry APP
pointed to Check Invasion
of German Arms.
BY FRANKLIN p. MERRick,
international News Service STAN Cor.
eeSnondeOt.

international News Service STAN Cor.
respondent.
PARIS, Aug. 27.-The new cabinet
formed by Rene Viviani will be known
as the ministry of national defense. II
held q brief session this morning.
Though Viviani as premier retains the
presidency Of the council. he has taken
] NO portfolio In the new cabinet, and
| 1t is expected that Theopkile Delcasse.
foreign minister and archfoe Of Ger
many, will be the actual head OF the
ministry.
Hitherto Socialists have refused to
allow their leaders to enter the cabi.
net, but the present admiralty includes
two, Marcel Sembat and Jules Guesde.
The former Is minister of public works
but the latter holds no portfolio.
Explains Acceptance.
In explanation of their acceptance
of appointment by the premier they
issued the following Joint statement:
I'VE consented to act because we
thought that in SO grave a crisis the
Socialists ought to take their part In
ministering to the national defense"
The downfall Of the first Viviant
cabinet, after being in existence only
two and a half months, caused little
surprise in Paris. It has been re-
garded weak. The reverses suffered
by the troops in Belgium, and the de-
lection of the Fifteenth corps brought
the issue to a crisis.
With Delcasse at the helm as for
eign minister, and Alexander Miller
and as minister of war, all hesitancy is
expected to cease.
The entrance of Delcasse into ma
tional activities at this time is dra-
matte. He has always disliked EN-
peror William of Germany, and this
dislike was famed to hatred when the
kaiser forced him to retire from the
French cabinet in 1905 when France
and Germany were on the brink of .
crisis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
MRS. LEWIS LANTz
DEAD At MILTON

MILTON, Ind, Aug. 27.-The death
Of Mrs. Lewis Lantz, 81, lifelong
resident of Milton occurred here at 5
o'clock last night after a lingering i'll
ness. Mrs. Lantz was a prominent
member Of the Methodist church. She
has lived in the same house here most
OF her life.
Her survivors are her husband and
four children, Fred Lantz. Pendelton;
Jessie and Miss Luella Lantz, Milton.
A. sister, Mrs. Edward Liebhardt of
Richmond, and q brother L. r. Gresh
also survive.
The funeral will take place at 4
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon In the
home. Burial will be in West Side
cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
BATES STARTS HOME

According to advises received by
officials Of the American Seeding Ma
chine company, Walter H. Bates, who
has been travelling for the company in
South America, will land at New York
September, s. He 10 experiencing no
trouble in getting transportation to
this country from the south. He will
come direct, to New York and then to
Richmond. The last word received
from him concerning conditions in the
countries Of the southern continent
was letter last week to the company.
He said that business there had not
been affected by the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-Hogs: Re-
ceipts 10000, market sc lower, mixed
and butchers $S.5O@9.3O, good heavies
$8.75Q9.25, rough heavies, $s.30@$8,-
20, light $875@0.30, pigs $6.0O@8.50,
ceipts $500, market steady, beeves
$7.4O@1O.65, cows and heifers $3.50
$50, stockers and feeders $6.00@790,
texans $7.6O@S.60. calves $9.0O@1075.
Sheep: Receipts $4,000, market weak,
natives and westerns $3.00@5.6O,
lambs $5.75@8.OO.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27

Sailing to America on q steamship
which was protected by q guard Of
three British cruisers. and on which
every precaution was taken to prevent
apprehension by hostile ships, is the
experience Of Mrs. George B. Dougan
Of this city. and Miss Vonnie Butler,
who arrived in Richmond this after
noon. They landed at Montreal Can
ada, Tuesday morning on the steamer
Athena. q Scotch boat, which left
Glasgow, Scotland, August IL at the
time the greatest apprehension was
felt in Great Britain concerning the
safety Of an English boat, which was
liable to the attack of the Germans.
The following are some Of the OBJ
servations of Mrs. Dougan as drawn
from hrst-hand Information of condi-
tions in England:
England shifts all the blame for the
war on Germany.
It Is the sentiment in Great Britain
that England had to fight to uphold
national honor.
The suffragets have declared to dis
continue activities until after the war.
Tourists Unhampsrsd.
American tourists are not hampered
in their travels through Great Britain.
There seems to be a great rallying
In support Of the kings view OF the
situation.
The countries on the European CONT.
nent have been preparing for war and
knew that 1t was inevitable.
The Canadians are preparing to send
aid to their mother country in the way
OF about $4,000 troops.
Americans will soon be able to
leave Europe in safety.
I'VE landed in London July 80, right
at the time the soldiers were being
mobilized preparatory to their move.
ment into Belgium" said Mrs. Dougan
this afternoon. I'VE left Flushing
Holland on the last boat that went to
England, as we learned later, 30 we
consider ourselves fortunate in getting
out Of the trouble in Europe 30 easily
England Shifts Blame.
According to Mrs. Dougan, England
has attempted to shift all the blame
for the war on Germany. Everywhere
in England the sentiment is expressed
that England was forced into the war
She said that while in England she
naturally received only the English
point Of view, SO she could not Judge
fairly as to the merits of the Eng.
lish claim.
The local people were hampered on
their trip only by irregular train
schedules and tho lack of horses for
the coaches. Otherwise, the party
continued their journey through Eng.
land observing the sights unmolested.
At no time were they held up and
forced to prove their identity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
.FOULKE IN LONDON

William Dudley Foulke. his wife and
daughter. Gwendolin, and Mrs. Morri-
son, who have been in Italy, have ca
bled Richmond friends that they are
safe in London. The party became
separated on the continent. Appre-
hension was felt for members Of the
party but after their arrival in London
last Wednesday. according to the ca
blegram, the Americans had little diff
ficulty finding each other. A card re-
ceived today had been censored SO the
meaning could not be made out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
PRESENT BIG CRANE
TO GLEN PARK zoo

A big crane Of the species found in
southern Indiana and Kentucky was
caught yesterday at the American
Seeding Machine company by Ira Ba-
ker and Ernest Bosworth. The big
bird was presented to Superintendent
Ford at Glen Miller park. 1t has been
placed On exhibition. The crane is
rarely seen near Richmond, but fifteen
miles south their appearance Is not in
frequent. The bird had flown into the
Seeding Machine conspany's lumber
yard when the employees captured it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
PARK PROJECT
BECOMES BAIT
OF POLITICIANS
Residents Drop Agitation
Temporarily When doc"
Zimmerman Begins Laying
Planks for 1917 Election.

One of tho campaign issues OF the
next city election will be the west side
park or the conversion OF the West
Richmond dump into park.
Former Mayor Zimmerman and MS
right hand man, B. A. kennepohl. q
Democrat. are already laying their
plans for Q campaign in 1917. Doc
and Kennepohl have been among the
West Richmond citizens investigating
the demand for . park. Both have
also been over the dump and have
falked with some Of the property own
ers.
This plan has been kept on the quiet,
having been revealed to only . rev
West Richmond Republicans, who will
Be asked to return to the Zimmerman
fold In return for . park and other
West Richmond improvements.
Some OF the less conservative OF the
west siders were "let In" on the politi'
cal plans Of tho two politicians. have
urged them forward with the hope that
1t would spur the present administra.
tion to action and have even promised
ardent support to tho next Republican
1nayorality candidate, who Will be
''Doc," according to himself.
Park matters are at standstul
This came - the result Of decision
lof some Of the hard headed ones that
u campaign to bull doze" the city
1nto buying the property, even II a
POND Issue were required, would be I'M
1nently dangerous and would leave the
ic1tisens stranded farther from their
goal than ever.
No more mass meetings will be held
for some time. The executive com
lm1ttee has closed its minute book in
fdefinitely. The plan Of suing the city
was dropped because Of the advice OF
some Of their numbers that antagon
izat1on Of the city was the wrong
course to pursue.
Il II rumored that there was . split
In tho committee and the matter wa
dropped whom part Of the committee
expressed themselves satisfied with
tho action Of tho city In appropriatine
$1,000 to mako the first improvements
in the dump. The other faction wae
that which wanted immediate action al
any cost, 1t Is said.
Part Of the committee takes the
stand that the park will be created
sooner II the matter is left to the city
as they feel convinced that the mayor
and board Of works are sincere in
waning to create the park but cannot
because Of financial difficulties Of the
city treasury. only enough money com
ing In for current improvements and
other civic expenses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK

CINCINNATI, O., Aug. 27.-Hogs:
Receipts 1000 slow, packers and butch
ers $9.05@9.25, common to choice
$5.75@8.15, pigs and lights $5.50@9.20,
stays $4.75Q7.OO. Cattle: Receipts L.
900, steady. calves active, $5.50@$11,-
25. Sheep: Receipts $500 slow, lambs
steady.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
INDIANAPOLIS LIVE
STOCK

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 27-Hogs
Receipts 1000, market steady to 10c
lower, best hogs 1895. heavies $4,000
$50, pigs $4.5O@8.50, bulk Of sales
$3.50. Cattle: Receipts LOO, market
strong, choice heavy steers $500
1000, light steers $876@950, heifers
$5.5O@8.5O, cows $5.00@7.50, bulls
$5.5O@7.5O, calves $5.OO@11.0O. Sheep
and Lambs: Receipts $50, market
steady, prime sheep $4.50@4.75, lambs
$7.0OQ7.6O.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
MINERS FORCE MEN
TO JOIN UNIONS

BUTTE, Mnt., Aug. 27.-Miners in
surging against the Western Fedora
ton of Miners this morning marched
on the Anaconda mine of the Anaconda
Copper company, and seized between
thirty and forty members Of the fed
GRAFTON who had refused to Join the
Butte Mine Works Union, the insurg-
ents' organization, and marched them
to insurgent headquarters, where all
but seven were compelled to join.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
WHEAT
CHICAGO WHEAT

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-Cash grain
prices: Wheat-No. 2 red $1.11k q
1.16, No. red $1.O9k @114, No. 2
hard winter $1.1O@114h, No. hard
winter $1.09@1.13h. Corn-No.
white $9sh0S5hc, No. 2 yellow S2A
AS4Ac, No. 3 white S3A 0S5hc, No.
8 yellow 831 @84c, No. 4 white $40
83hc. No. yellow 83@s5c. Oats
No. white 4SN 050Ac, No. white
1910, No. 4 white AN @49Ac, stan
dard 48N @49Kc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
TO HONOR POPE

Members Of the st. Andrews Cath
Ollie church will gather in reverence to
the memory of Pope Plus x tomor-
row morning. Father Roell has an
nounced that he will conduct services
tomorrow at o'clock in the memory
Of the highest church official. There
will be a short sermon and mass.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-27
u. B. TO GATHER

LAPORTE, Ind, Aug 27--The an
rual Michigan and Indiana conference
of the st. Joseph district of the United
Brethren church, embracing about
three hundred clergymen and an equal
number of lay delegates, was called to-
day to be held at Otterbein, Ind, be-
ginning September and continuing
for a week.