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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
CITY War REFERENCES


The librarian Of the Topeka city IL
brary has, for the information Of the
public. compiled the following list of
books, in that institution. which bear
on the causes Of the present European
war. and tell OF the countries involved
therein:
Growth Of the French Nation, by
Adams; Modern Russia, by Alexinsky;
France of the French, by Barker; The
Russian People. by Barring; Theory OF
international Trade. by Bastable; Bel
GUM Of the Beigians, by Boulger; True
Temper of Empire. by Bruce; With the
Bulgarian Staff, by Buxton; Germany
and the Germans. by Collier; Around
Britain, by Dixie; Europe and the Far
East, by Douglas; European History. by
Hassall; France. by Headlam; Short
History of Germany, by Henderson;
Principles Of Prussian Administration,
by James; Effect Of war on Property,
by Latifi; Government Of England, by
Lowell; The Continent Of Europe. by
Lyde; History Of Germany. by Mcneil:
Governments Of Europe. by Ogg; Ger
PERKS: History Of German Civilization,
by Richard; Germany in the Nineteenth
Century. by Rose; Expansion Of Eng
land, by Seeley; Home Life in Germany,
by Sidgwick; War and Women, by
Stobart; Germany of Today, by Tower;
Republican France (1S70-1913), by Vive-
telly; The Coming Struggle in Eastern
Asia, by Weale; Manchu and Muscovite,
by Weale: The Truce Of the Far East
and It's Aftermath, by Weale; Austro-
Hungarian Life in Town and Country,
by Palmer: Austria. by Whitman; Po-
land the knight Among Nations, by
Van Norman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

which furnishes both genuine comedy
and excellent diversion. Mcintyre and
Harry, programmed as The sugar
plum girl and the marshmallow boy.
are a team of vocalists who present q
neat refined number made up of song
and jokes. Lane, Harper and Lane, a
piano and three voices, show an ami
mated song number, speedy in execu-
ton and acceptable Of voice. Jerome
and Barry are two equflibrists. Their
act is very satisfactory and is made up
of an exhibition of great strength and
much dexterity in hand stands and
muscular pull ups and better than the
ordinary equilibristic work.
George w. Moore, clown juggler
with a bazaar setting. juggles every
thing juggl9able. He puts his act over
in fair style and considerable dexterity.
The Novelty photo-play helps the
good bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

But kthe picture, which IL the product
OF the brain of Chanting Pollock, does
more than boast the presence of this
little lady. It might be defined as a
romantic comedy-drama. producing
heartiest and enthusiastic laughs in
scores of places, yet through all there Is
an underlying touch of romance, and
almost Of pity, on the spectators part.
for her majesty, who is forced for
political reasons to flee to America.
Mary Piclkford's name and her ap-
pearance in the title role, would almost
be enough to insure any picture success,
but when she appears in a part, fitting
exactly her Individual personality, and
when that part is surrounded by a de-
lightful story, far out of the ordinary.
nothing remains to be perfected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
FINEST ON EARTH.
No Better Brand of Weather Than the
Kansas Kind.

No finer weather could be wished
for than that prevailing in Kansas. AL
though the minimum temperature at
Topeka this morning-56 degrees
was two degrees above normal for this
date a slight frost occurred. 1t is sell
dom with a temperature so high that
a frost is recorded. The frost was
noted in the exposed places only.
The forecast reads: Fair tonight
and Thursday: warmer in the west
portion of the state tonight" This
means that Thursday will be bright at
Topeka and there will be little change
in temperature"
q The Kaw river is still slowly falling.
The stage today was AZ feet.
The daily corn region weather bull
letin was issued today from the local
office Of the United States weather bu-
reau for the last time this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
ROTARY BANQUET.


The first banquet of the Topeka Ro-
tary club will be held at the National
hotel Monday night THE Man Of
Mysteries" who is said to know it all.
will be imported from Chicago for the
occasion. The wives of the members
will be present-sweetheart in some
instances.
the committee on arrangements reads
in part: Bring your husband or best
man. and also be sure to bring with
you a rhyme or Jingle on the person
or business of one Of the Rotarians.
Don't spare him! Prizes, of course
as well as surprises. Do not fail u.s. %
The ladies will respond to regular
roll call with q rhyme. The affair
will not be formal. Those who attend
are asked to meet in the hotel parlor
at 7:45 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Seamon. as first lieutenant Of the
medical reserve corps OF the army on
the inactive list. The resignation was
written before Secretary Garrison
nation of his alleged criticism of the
conduct of the German campaign in
Belgium. Statements attributed to
DIR. Seaman were construed bv war
department officials an a violation of
President Wilson's order for all ofl1-
GERS to refrain from partisan 'iscus-
sion ON the war. DR.. Seaman's res,g-
nation closes the incident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Will GET A DIvY.
Cocreham, Former Topeka PlayeS
Will Receive Worlds Series Money.

Manhattan, Kan, Sept. 30.-1n letter
to Fred Frank Of this city. Gene Cocre-
ham. the lanky pitcher, who formerly be,
longed to the Manhattan club OF the H,o
state League, but who is now pitcnlnS
for the Boston Braves, says that ne VIII
get a dizzy out OF the worlds series Wntcn
will be played this year between Boston
and Connie Mack's Athletics &c Gene re- says scg
that he has pitched IL games this season.
which puts him in the money, as the rule
is that players must participate IN at least
10 games before they can share the post
season pie. Cocreham has been auoWeo
to become accustomed to the nle leaSos .
scenery before being pitched In regular
turn this season and next year will prob
ably work at stated intervals
Cocreham was a member Of the pitching
stan of the Topeka club Of the western
League during the 1913 season and was
sold to the BOSTON club through the efr
forts OF Dale Gear, who was then man
ager Of the club. Manager Gear was as
sisted in making the deal by the veteran
catcher. Lou McAllfster, who also was a
members Of the club at the time. Major
league club owners, managers and scouts
recognized Gear and McAllister as ex-
cellent judges of young players Cocre-
ham was sold to Boston for 5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Tonight and the balance Of the week.
Mary Pickford in Such q Little
Queen"
The four words of the title voice the
opinion Of thousands of motion picture
goers. in regard to the charming little
heroine Of this production, Mary Pick
to describe her. as she appears here,
but both in the picture and in real life
she is t,,st "Such Little Queen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

nounced than ever before. The few
British residents in Trieste
are finding their position intolerable.
An English chaplain in recent days has
occasion he was called out of bed at
four o'clock in the morning and the
police insisted on remaining in his bed
room while he dressed. An English
lady Is years in the same city has been
compelled to report herself in person
to the police. station every other day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Roosevelt Makes Return Dates.

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt will return to Illinois for
another speaking tour in the interest
Of Raymond Robins, Progressive can
didate for United States senator, it
was announced today at the state
Progressive headquarters. He will
speak in Chicago on the night of
Oct. 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Texas Horses Going to War.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Sept. 30.-A special
train carrying $40 horses passed
through here this afternoon enroute
from Fort Worth, Texas, to Toronto,
Canada, whence they are to be shipped
to Europe for use by the British army.
A Canadian in charge Of the train said
six similar trains were to follow within
a few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
CurtaiI 1915 COTTON Production.

New Orleans, Sept. 30.-To choose be-
tween the elimination or great reduc-
ton of the cotton crop of 1915 was the
problem that confronted the southern
cotton convention when it resumed
sessions today. Although the delegates
were deadlocked when the convention
adjourned shortly before midnight last
night it was expected a compromise
could be reached. The questions were
referred to the resolution committee
with instructions to report today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Pinchot Has Ptomaine Poisoning.

Erie, Sept. 30.-Gifford Pinchot.
washington party candidate for United
States senator. was confined to his
hotel here today, suffering from a
severe attack OF ptomaine poisoning.
Mr.. Pinchot tainted after delivering an
address last night. Mrs. Pinchot, who
accompanied him, spent the day visit
ing towns where Mr.. Pinchot was to
speak and explaining to waiting audi
ences why he was not present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Ball Player Is Robbed.

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Martin Krug. a
member of the Omaha baseball club
of the Western league, was robbed of
$72 and a diamond ring valued at
$450-the gift of admirers-by two
men here Tuesday night. 1t was re-
ported to the police today.
E Krug caught one Of the robbers aft
err a chase. The other escaped with
the money and ring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Don't endure foot agony. Hers 10
surest and quickest remedy knows.
1.-TWO tablespoonfuls Of Calocide COM
pound in warm foot bath" This gives
instant relief: sore bunions are soon
reduced; corns and callouses can -
tenderness n overcome. 1t acoD
through the pores and removes the
cause Large box Of Calocide twenty
five cents at any drug or general store.
Prepared At Medical Formula labora-
tories, Dayton. Ohio.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Aviator VINO Attacked Paris KILLED.

London, Sept. 30.-A dispatch to Reu-
ters from Paris says that the German
aeroplane which bombarded Paris Sum-
day was brought down at Montgeron.
After dropping a bomb on a train filled
with wounded the aviator was killed by
q shell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Medical Reservist Talked Too Much.
Washington. Sept. 30. - President
Wilson has received and accepted the
resignation Of DR.. Louis Livingstone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Anti-British Feeling Keen.
Venice. Sept. 30-News which has
reached here says the anti-British feel
Ing in Austria is becoming more pro-
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
OF MONEY ON
HAND TO MOVE CROPS
Secretary MeAdoo. IN Statement. Says
Reserve Banks VIII Begin
Business Augusl l.

secretary OF tho Tre400fy ACAoUu
issued q statement yesterday announcing
that the organixation OF the Federal Re-
serve Banks had progressed more rapidly
than had been expected by the Organi-
xation Committee. He sAid he was Grati-
hed that no trace Of - scare OF dgnt
or insufficient money to move cropB had
appeared. HIS statement reads. IN part:
The election. Of directors OF the re-
serve banks should be completed about
July I. and the banks should be organized
and ready to begin business about August
=. a. originally planned. have had
preliminary talk with the President about
the board, but any information relating
to this matter win have to come from the
President
TT IL . great injustice TO the banks
to represent them as having protested
against furnishing the Information re-
Gently called for by Comptroller Will
iams Not q single protest has been
received, but on the contrary. DO Tar
as the department knows, the banks are
cooperating willingly and effectively.
am. in fact. highly pleased with the CO.
operation which the banks Of the coun-
try have given to the committee.
TT ID also pleasing TO note that the
annual scare Of tight or insufficient
money to move the crops has not ap-
peared this year. There viii be no dff.
fculty about providing all the money
that may be required to move the crops
this fall, no matter how big or record
breaking they may be-"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
lt5ifs
WRIGHT INQUIRY
MAYBE SECRET
Committee Fayors Continue
ton Of Probe Behind
Closed Doors.
MATTER UP TO COUNSEL
Attorney Douglas Resumes Testimony
Regarding Ambrose Re
ceivership.
MATTER UP TO COUNSEL

Unless counsel for Justice Wright de-
mands open hearings. the Mccoy sub
committee Of the House judiciary COM
mittee, which is investigating charges
against the jurist. may decide to hear
in secret session, testimony touching
upon charges Of private misconduct.
Chairman Mccoy said yesterday such
q course was under consideration as a
means Of protecting Justice Wright from
annoyance through public
ity.
Douglas on Stand.
A continuation Of the examination
of Attorney Charles A. Douglas and
further probing into the circumstances
the appointment OF William
E. Ambrose as receiver for the First
Cooperative Building and Loan Asso-
citation, consumed the time of the COM
mittee yesterday
Mr.. Douglas emphatically denied the
charges that he and other attorneys
and financial association with Justice
Wright.
Mr.. Douglas asserted Justice Wright
had been induced against his per-
sonal inclination to become a trustee of
the United States Savings Bank and
had been drawn into the corporation by
friends who desired the benefit Of his
business acumen.
In indorsing his note for money with
which to purchase the stock necessary
for him to qualify, Mr.. Douglas and his
associates had not felt that they were
comforting favor upon the Judge.
Attorney Darlington Sworn.
Attorney Darlington. counsel for Judge
Wright. asked to be sworn in order to
assert under oath that he not only never
had indorsed a note for Judge Wright,
but had known nothing Of Judge Wright's
notes until the Cooper charges were pub
lished.
Cross-examining Mr.. Douglas. Mr.. Oar
lington asked:
In the seventh Of what is known as
the Cooper charges. reference Is made
to Justice Wright accepting favors of
you and of your trying cases before JUS
ice Wright while an indorser on his
notes. Can you give any information or
light Of any corruption in this matter?"
Nothing, whatever. The $500 note was
more of an accommodation to the bank.
Il was a struggling young institution,
md I asked him, as others did. to be-
,ome a director. We needed his serv-
ces and influence"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
WOODRUFF ADMITTED
TO STOCK EXCHANGE
Lewis Johnson & Co.'S Junior Member
Secures Seat on Retirement of
William A. Mearns. ...

Benz. W. Woodruff, of Lewis, johnson
Co., yesterday was elected a member
Of the New York Stock Exchange.
With the election of Mr.. Woodruff, the
announcement is made that William A.
Mearns has retired from the firm.
Owing to the retirement of Mr.. Mearns,
Mr.. Woodruff applied for admission to
the New York Stock Exchange two weeks
ago. the formal election taking place
yesterday. The purchase price Of the
seat was s450 900.
Mr.. Wodruff is president of the WASH
ington Stock Exchange. He formerly
was manager for Post & Flagg's WASH
ington Office, and when that firms bust.
ness was taken over by Lewis, johnson
& Co. he became manager Of the stock
department, being admitted to member
ship in the firm two years ago.
Lewis. johnson & Co. is the Oldest
brokerage firm in Washington, having
been established in 1858. and is highly
regarded in financial circles The senior
member, J. William Henry. has been
with the firm for twenty-eight years.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
START CAMPAIGN FOR
BALLOT IN DISTRICT
New Association Wants the Right
to Vote for President and
Vice President.
SEEK VOICE IN CONGRESS

A campaign will be started next fall
to obtain for the District the privilege
to voteSfor President and Vice President,
and for representation in Congress. This
was decided yesterday at a meeting OF
an organization formed to further the
interests of the National Capital.
Roy c. Clafiin organized the association.
and was elected temporary chairman of
the organization. A. Gordon Hamilton
was elected secretary.
Addresses were made by Justice Wen
dell p. Stafford. OF the District Supreme
Court: Theodore w. Noyes, and Mr..
Clafiin-
Justice Stafford mentioned that most of
the objections to District suffrage have
been proved fallacious. There is no rea-
son why District citizens should not exer-
else the vote. he said.
Members of the organization are: Jus
tice Stafford. Mr.. Noyes, Mr.. Clafiin, p.
T. Moran, William F. GUIDE, A. Leftwich
Sinclair, DIR. Harvey W. Wiley, Albert
Schulteis. James F. Oyster, and former
Senator Henry ". Blair.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
CALLNGER LAYS NEW
HOSPITAL CORNER STONE
New Hampshire Senator O@eiates at
Exercise. for New Emergency :.
Institution.

Senator Gallinger. Of New Hampshire.
yesterday laid the corner stone Of the
new Emergency Hospital Building in New
York avenue. near <Ssventeenth street
northwest. II Ii the elimination Of years
Of work by public-spirited business men
to build q hospital to take the place Of
the present one. which will have to be
torn down.
Woodbury. Blair was chairman at the
exercises. The program was shortened
somewhat because Of threatened rain.
Commissioner Siddons delivered the nrst
speech. He reviewed the work necessary
to obtain the hospital. and said he
hoped, WaShingtonians would appreciate
the work enough to help to build the new
structure. Senator Gallinger. In his
speech, said in part:
"It is q pleasure and an honor to
be permitted the privilege Of laying the
corner stone Of an institution which will
be devoted to the amelioration Of human
suffering and the tightening Of the bur-
dens of those who, from disease or acci-
dent, will need the services OF the
physician or surgeon"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
|SONDRY BUDGET
! FAVORSDISTRICT
Civil Bill. Smallest m Years,
Is Encouragingly Cen
erous to D. c.
TOTAL CUT, $l7,ooo,o 900
/. c. c. Get. $1,000, 900 for Physical
Valuation Of Railroads Measure
Reported to House.
TOTAL CUT, $4,000, 900

Carrying appropriations aggregating
$lo7. GO. 75e.2S. the Annual sundry civil
bill was reported to the House yester-
day. Although the estimates for items
carried In the bill are slashed more than
$1,000 900, the District items are en-
couragtngiy generous. Tho bill Is the
smallest in several years
One draft of 81. .2Os.7s on District reve-
nues II carried in the bill, one-half the
amount claimed by the Freedman's Hos
pital - due for the care Of INDECENT
patients chargeable to the District
Other District items include:
: For continuation Of work on the Lincoln
Memorial. 100000.
To commence work on the Arlington
ampitheater, 600
For the completion Of the new Columbia
Hospital for Women. 500.
Distributed among various building and
grounds projects in the District. increases
aggregating S22.50o
For the Smithsonian Institution. includ-
ing the Geological Park, $6o6.0oo. q de-
crease Of $50 100.
For Grant Memorial.
For the completion Of the Grant me-
For the Columbia institution for the
Deaf, 81, 900, an Increase of &22.5oo.
For the completion Of the central school
building Of the National Training School
for Boys, $4,000, q new item.
For the Government Printing ONCE, s.
SO, IS. a decrease Of 500, ,175.S.
A section Of interest to local boat clubs
reads. in part: -.
The chief Of engineers is authorized
to permit, at his discretion, boat clubs to
erect. maintain. and occupy lighthouses
in the portion OF Potomac Park east OF
the railroad embankment. and to provide
and maintain landing and mooring facili
ties along the water front: all such per-
mits to be revocable at will by the chief
of engineers and to be conditioned upon
the payment Of such periodical rates OF
as may be fixed by him:
all sums collected hereunder shall be paid
into the Treasury. one-half to the credit
of the United States and one-haf to the
credit OF the revenues Of the District Of
Several conditions are attached to these
provisions.
To Fortify Canal.
The largest item in the bill Is an appro-
priation Of So. 5000 for continuing con-
struction on the Panama Canal For for
of the canal $1,125,00O Is appro-
priated.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
receives a total appropriation Of $s.s50ooo
and of this amount s.. 800 900 is to be used
In the work of making the physical valu-
alton of railroads.
The President is given a special fund of
$50. 900 to aid the States in checking any
actual or threatened epidemic Of con-
tagious diseases, such as yellow fever. ty-
phus fever, smallpox, and plague.
For infantry barracks in Hawaii. a new |
item. S25O.o09 Is allowed, and there Is an
Increase OF S550.oo0 for accommodations |
for the coast artillery in the Philippine |
and Hawaiian Islands.
For the benefit of tourists who visit |
an increase Of g, 500 il allow |
ID to keep the Washington Monument |
,pen on Sundays.
A large item is SO. 10000 for expenses
,f collecting the customs revenues.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-05
NEW POST OF .vETS"
FORMED FOR D. c.
Philippine. Cuban. and Porto Riean
Fighters orslnize in Honor Of
Cen. Frank Mcintyre.

Veterans Of the Philippine. Cuban. and
Porto Rican campaigns. all Of them hold
ing the government medals for these
campaigns, organised post last night
Of the Army Of the Philippines. Cuba,
and Porto Rico. at Perpetual Building As
sociation Hall. This 10 the frst post of
the order to be organized In Washing
ton.
The post was named Gen. Frank Nc
Intyre. No. rs. In honor Of Brig. Gen.
Frank McIntrye, chief Of the Bureau Of
Insular Affairs. of the War Department.
and q veteran of the Spanish and
Philippine wars.
The following oficers were elected:
winfieid Jones. commander; r. z. Wal
lace, senior vice commander: A. T. Han
sen. junior vice commander: Edward
Keegin. adjutant; Frank Eckham. quar-
termaster; Martin w. Gansberg, chaplain;
John Brecker. sentinel
The post will meet monthly hereafter
at Perpetual Building Association Hall,
on the FIRST Thursday night in each
A large number Of veterans signed the
last night, which will be held
open for new members for a month.
Among the charter members Is John
Lewis Smith, commander-in-chief of the
United States Spanish War Veterans.