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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
OLYMPIC GAMES HERE.
James E. Sullivan Says United States
L. Logical Place.

New York. Aug. 17.-America ID
the logical place to hold the 1915
Olympic games in the event the Eu-
ropean war prevents Germany from
staging the event in Berlin. according
to James E. Sullivan, secretary of tnae
American Olympic committee. A ca
BILE message which caused Mr.. Sulli-
van to issue his statement stated that
a prominent English sportsman had
suggested Sweden undertake the task
II Germany is still at war in 1915.
81 hope that Europe will be In
peace again before 1916. and that
there will be no need of a change in
program" Sullivan said. However,
II shift is necessary. the United States
is the logical country in which to hold
the games and the American commit
tee will carry out the schedule az
planned by Germany without a hitch
of any kind.
''Should it prove desirable to post
pone the Panama-Pacihc exposition
until 1916, the Olympic games would
be held there in connection with the
fair.
Chicago. Pittsburgh, New York
and Boston are all available. New
Haven and Syracuse. with their big
college stadiums. might also be CON-
sidered."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
"Wading in Lake Is Free to
AnyOne,-POrter.
Improvements ARE PLANNED
Next Year Free Check Stand
Will Be Maintained.
Separate Wading Pool for Kid
dies Is Included.

Arrangements were completed to-
day by w. L. Porter, city commission
er of parks, allowing children less
than sixteen years of age free use of
the lockers at Gage park and allowing
them to wade in the lake free of
charge.
The question of whether or not chill
dren who could not afford to pay five
cents for the privilege of wading in
the Gage park lake was again brought
before Commissioner Porter at the
commissioners meeting this morning.
by DIR. Eva Harding.
"Wading in the lake is free to any
one," said Mr.. Porter in answer to her
query. 1.-The only restrictions placed
on the children are that they cannot
be allowed to undress in the bushes
surrounding the lake. and they must
wear dark-colored bathing SUITS.
"Wading in the lake has always
been free. A charge of five cents for
the use Of the lockers has previously
been made for the upkeep of the lock-
ers and equipment"
Not BY Porter's Orders.
Doctor arding claimed that chill
dren had been ordered from the lake.
Mr.. Porter acknowledged that this
might have been true, but it was not
done under his orders, and that it
was a mistake.
"Why charge for the lockers at
all? p" asked Doctor Harding.
Commissioner porter: prior to the
building of the Gage car line patrons
Of the park could afford to pay for
the use of the lockers. Next year 1t is
expected that arrangements will be
made allowing anyone to use the lock-
ers free of charge and charging only
for bathing SUITS
For the remainder of this summer
five cents will be charged those more
than sixteen years of age for the use
of the lockers.
improvements Are Planned.
Mr.. Porter said today that he was
planning a number of improvements
for the park next year for the con-
venience Of the public. Among the
improvements will be a free check
stand for those who bring their lunch
to the park and spend the day.
Recently a number of lunch baskets
belong to families and picnic parties
have been stolen, When the check
stand is installed the trouble will be
eliminated. Lunches and baskets will
be checked and taken care of free of
charge.
Next year" said Mr.. Porter, II will
try to arrange a wading pool which
will be free to anyone. The large pool
will be reserved for swimmers. This
will make II more, convenient for
swimmers and safer for the children"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
BOSTON GAINING
Terrific Pace Reduces Lead Of
the New York Giants.
Athletics Almost . Cinch-
Others for Second Place.

New York. Aug. 17.--Major league
baseball interest centered last week
In the Sensational squirt of the Boston
ieaSss stsac,n the TOP Of the
men whose steady upward trend has
been watched with more or less ap-
prehension by clubs ahead for more
than a month. out did the expectations
ing days of the week by running the
champion New Yorks off their feet,
routing them in every game OF =
game series. The Braves are now but
three and half games behind the
McGrawites and playing at clip
which bids fair to land them at Che
top in short order az the giants appear
70 be webbing badly in all depart
ments.
The Giants STAYED off Pittsburxh's
Cincinnati and turned back Chicago
when they challenged for the lead
ership. but the Braves have outdone
all the others.
Boston. however. must keep up its
pace. not only to gain on the Giants.
but to keep its second place standing
intact. st. Louis and Chicago are tied
only two games behind and q squirt by
either, with q slump by the Braves
would dampen the Bostonian hopes
Tho American League. -
Tho American league race IL very
AAuSA Oh 0AA6AH VI TIC <AuIActlCUp WIN
the rest comparatively Nowhere.
There seems little prospect Of any
club preventing the Mackmen. with
their eleven games lead, at this conn
paratively late stage Of the season,
participating in the next worlds Sc
ries. they have won Is of their last
% games. Boston and Washington
are fighting for the second position
with the Red Sox having the better Of
1t at present. Detroit has been slump
ing with both Chicago and st. Louis
picking up again. -
In the Federal league. Chicago man
hold the leadership.
Louisville and Milwaukee kept up
| their hot fight in the American ASSOC
citation, each taking a turn at setting
| the pace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
THEY FEARED 4 TRAP
Germans Allow q French Aviator to
Escape Them.

Paris. Aug. 1.-THE following story
illustrating the GOODNESS of French
aviators is being recited in Paris to-
day:
While flying over Alsace an aviator
was obliged. on account of lack of
gasoline. to land in an Alsatian vii
lage. While he was filling his tank
he was surprised by a strong Ger
man patrol Unmindful Of the pres
ence of the enemy. the Frenchman
continued to replenish his supply Of
fuel The Germans were taken aback
and fearing trap, they halted nearby
without firing.
When his tank was replenished the
aviator resumed his flight. The Ger
mans then perceived that they had
been hoodwinked. They fired at the
aeroplane, but without result
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
BACK FROM ENGLAND,
James Porter, Old Resident, Not Az
fected by HOstilities.

James Porter, Of 800 Klein street, re-
turned home today from a trip abroad
which he spent in England. He spent
most of his Anne in Liverpool, Eng.
Mr.. Porter is a native of England but
has lived 25 years in Topeka. He has
been employed in the Santa Fee shops in
a clerical capacity all of this time. Mr..
Porter returned home on the steamship
Celtic of the White Star line and ar
rived in New York last Friday morn
ing. He boarded a train for Topeka. a
few hours later and arrived here today.
He escaped the war trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
INVADE BOSNIA.
MOntenegrins Cross Frontier
and Occupy Tchainitsa.
They Also Capture 8 Block
Houses in Herzegovina.

London. Aug. ia dispatch from
Rome to the Exchange Telegraph conn
pany says the Montenegrin troops have
crossed the Bosnian frontier and occu-
pied the town of Tchainitza after 4
fierce battle.
The Dispatch adde's the the Montene-
grins have captured eight Austrian
block houses in Herzegovina between
cupied seven villages near Trebinje
and have taken twelve Austrian Off
GERS prisoners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
MONEY ROLLS IN.
Panama Canal Collected $25, 900 In
Tolls Monday.

Panama, Aus. 17.-The sum Of $685.
600 was taken in Sunday in tolls by
the Panama canal which was officially
opened Saturday August Is.
Three steamers already today are
going through the waterway and four
more probably will start before night
fall.
to the present amount to 100000. OF
this sum, $4,000 was collected from
the barge line which has been using
the waterway for some weeks. The
balance has been obtained from COM
mercial steamers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
war shuts FACTORIES
Big shoe Concern Can't Find Market
for Its Output.

St. Louis. Aug. 17.-Four Of the five
shoe factories in St. Louis. of the In
ternational chloe company did not open
today, as an indirect result OF the Eu-
ropean war Seven OF twelve factories
operated by the company in other cities
did not open. II is thought that all the
idle factories will reopen August 81.
william H. Moulton, vice president of
the company said the closing of the
factories was due to the Decentralization
of the southern cotton industry by the
war. An abnormal1y large stock Of
shoes, which it had been expected to
sell largely in the southern states Is not
now in demand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

Deposed Leader Of 81. Louis Feile
Ballks 1t Action.

st. Louis. Aug. Thinner Brown,
who will be succeeded ~ manager of
the st. Louis Federa1s by Fielder
Jones, said today that he would not
play under Jones. Brown added that
thus far he has not been notified of
any change in the .managership of the
team. but that II the reported change
is true, he has not been treated fairly
by the club owners. He did not have
sisted. 1t IL understood that Brown
will accept a transfer to some other
Federal team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Meat Prizes Come Down.

Chicago. Aug. 17.-Coincident with
the local opening of the federal inves-
tigation into the advance in price OF
food stuffs today cut meats at the
stock yards declined Is to 80 cents a
hundred wholesale. Thisis said to mean
a retail decline of about one cent a
pound. 1t was explained the recession
in prices was due to receipts of hogs
and cattle numbering nearly twice as
MANY as a week ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
GRIFFITH GETS EHSaKE.
Young Pitching Phen0m WIN Go 4
Washington Next Year.

Los Angeles. CAL, Aug. 17.-Presi-
day announced that the Washington
club Of the American League had ex-
ercised it's option on the Los Angeles
Coast team and claimed Howard
Ehmke VINO will report to Clark CRIT
Ehmke, only 10 years old. has been the
pitching sensation Of the year. With
added weight and experience he il ex-
pected to develop into q star of the
first water. Experts watching his
work declare that in time the Glendale
youth will be another Walter johnson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
BIG SEA FIGHT.
Austrian Battlcship Sunk by French
Fleet in AdriatlC.

Rome. Aug. denomination of
the naval fight in the Adriatic sea Is
given in a dispatch from Cettinte to
the Corriore d'Italia today, which says
that the Austrian battleship Zrinyi
and three other ships, whose names
could not be ascertained. were sunk
by the French fleet. A great number
of French and English warships are
said to be patrolling the coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
French Losses Heavy.

London, Aug. IA Brussels dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
company says the French casualties in
the fighting between Namur and Dim
ant were heavy as the Germans were
strongly entrenched and their artillery
at the outset played great havoc with
the French.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Rock FALLS on TI,em.

Webb City, Mo-, Aug. 17.-James
Rustin of Carterville and J. Mcleod
and Charles Lane of Joplin were
killed today when slab fell at the
Schoolhouse mine. north OF Carterville.
The men were working in q drift
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

The murder Of Edward p. Amory.
secretary Of the Western Railway a.
ISOLATION, in his Office In Chicago .
{ days ago, is surrounded By mys-
terry. It ID believed that he may have
been killed by some patentes who
imagined himself defrauded. Mrs.
Amory. wife of the murdered man, IL
Frustrated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

Emmett, Aug. 1.-THE local ball
team added another game to their
long list Of victories by defeating Ha-
vensville here yesterday by score of
Is to 5. The score: R.H.E.
Havensvi11e 6e
Emmett Ills Is
Batteries: Furst. Mcdowell ana
Vance. Gillgannon and ErieI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Highest Price for Sugar,

Portland, Ore. Aug. 17.-Sugar took
another jump of SO cents on the local
market here today. Cane sugar was
quoted at $S.O5 per hundred, which is
the highest price it has ever reached
in Portland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
COUNT ALL VOTES
Oficial State Returns Are
Completed.
Primsry Vote No Heavier Than
in 1912.

Officials totals on all party candf-
dates for state, congressional and SEN
atorial nominations have been compil-
ed in the office of Charles Sessions.
secretary of state and show but slight
changes over the total vote cast in
the primaries of two years ago. The
Republican vote was lighter than two
years ago-in the face of the women
voting-whfle the Democrats gained
$4,000 to 5000 over their 1912 totals
More than $4,000 votes were cast by
the Progressives, as against $40 by
the Socialists and less than 1000 by
the PrOhibitionist party.
The total vote received by the va
rious candidates for United States SEN
ator and state offices, was as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

Dallas, Aug. 1.-THE second annual
southwestern district tennis champion.
ship tournament began here TODAY
and will continue throughout the week.
Players were present from Texas, OK
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
". ". CutIlrie Is Dead.

Guthrie, a prominent attorney, son of
the late W. W., Guthrie. former attor-
ney-general of Kansas. died here today
aged 43 years. He was widely known
throughout the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
LOCAL MENTION.

E. G. Kinley, the local Ford auto
agent. has sold eight machines in the
last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

c. W. Horn has purchased a 1915
Stafford automobile through the ]. F.
Billings company.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10

braid. Black braid is a wiser choice
for long journey. because it doesn't
require cleaning very often. A heavy
quality of cloth is chosen. and is
shrunk before the cape is cut Besides
broadcloth there are other serviceable
cloths that answer the purpose for a
travelling cape. but none quite as good
looking. Cravanette and the several
waterproofed fabrics. like serge and
cheviot, are to be considered, and the
choice governed by the needs or taste
of the individual
The broadcloth cape is lined with a
substantial wooden fabric, as a rule
in a plain color or in dark plaid. Large
bone buttons and strong buttonholes
provide the fastening, and part OF
the meager decoration which is per-
missible in the travellers cape.
A new field for usefulness for the
cape has been developed since the au-
tomobile has become a part of the
paraphernalia of life. 1t is the extra
garment to be taken along and to be
relied upon to meet weather changes.
1t and the extra veil might be included
in the long list of accessories which
go with the machine. For the cape
fits all figures and is as much fam
lily affair as the old-time shawl. In time
the owner becomes attached to a cape,
as to reliable friend. There are very
few among the shortlived garments OF
today which can ever possess the
charm of association possible to cape.
When it is made all this is to be con-
sidered. 1t must be ample. long enough
to almost cover the figure, we'll put
together, and always in a stable color.
Strong and dark blues have proved
themselves the best choice
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
AMERICAN GIRL IN HIGH POSITION

Another American woman OF dis
tinguished family. Nine. Grouitch, Will
soon do her share IN carving Ameri-
can civilization to the Balkans. when
she goes to Belgrade. whore her hus
band has been appointed secretary OF
foreign affairs. She is now in America
on a flying visit She is we'll known In
exclusive society circles OF New York,
Chicago. Washington and other large
cities.
Nine. Grouitch. who was formerly
Miss Gordon of Virginia. met her hus-
band at Athens when both were stu
dents there. After they had married
he rose to be Servisn minister to
England. and with him she played an
important part in the high social cir
cles Of tho British metropolis and
Paris.
She did notable work for the
wounded OF her adopted country dur
ing the Balkan war. and made tour
of America In the interests OF the
wounded soldiers. Later she went to
Belgrade to work In the hospitals. L
are delighted that che is 70 live in thei
up without mother, owe much to
mentor during their several years in 4
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10

III HEN long journey is to be un-
w dertaken, or where there is a
prospect OF globe-trotting ahead, there
is one garment that may be depended
upon for comfort and for style; it
Is the travellers cape. 1t has taken
the place of the old-fashioned shawl
and is the same reliable companion
which does duty on all sorts of occa-
sions and helps out in all sorts of
emergencies.
These capes and combinations of
capes with other garments have been
designed in several ways. When made
Of material of medium weight the
cape is often part of loose-fitting
coat, and is detachable and fastened
to the undergarment at the collar In
heavier fabrics the cape is cut in one
with the coat and is shorter, extend
ing about to the knees. Or cape fronts
of the same length as the coat are
fastened in at the side seams and are
shaped to accommodate themselves to
the shape of the coat. This special
variety is intended for the sea trip
more particularly.
The convenience of a cape like that
shown in the picture is evident. 1t
may be worn over the coat-suit or
as an extra carmen. over separate
T0at, or without any other wrap un-
der it, depending upon the amount of
protection the wearer needs. 1t is
easily kept presentable and is never
,eput of fashion. Such garments are
made of the best grade of fabrics used
for outer wraps and made in the most
substantial manner, as they are likely
to be subject to rough wear.
The cape illustrated is made of blue
broadcloth in the brightest of navy
blue and is trimmed with fiat white
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
Ancient stage to Be Used.

more than usually interesting dra-
matte revival is announced for April
16. when the "Agamemnon" OF Aes-
chylus will be performed in the an
cient Greek theater of Syracuse.
Nearly "a centuries have passed
since Hero embellished his city with
the theater which tradition attributes
to the architect Democopor Myrilla
Aeschylus must have taken refuge
in the court of Hero very soon after
its completion. and 1t may be conjec-
tured that the great trilogy, which be-
gan with the "Agamemnon," was
often performed on Its stage; It IL
known that the "Persae" was per-
formed there and work written for
Hero by Aeschylus. entitled the EFT
neae." of which no trace remains
New York Sun.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
Secrets Of the Wardrobe.

When Winston Churchill was rum
ming for the governorship of New
Hampshire, his opponents. became pes
tiferously active making speeches.
writing letters and distributing cam
paign buttons. One morning friend
sent this telegram to Churchill:
Have you no buttons for your sup
porters?"
The candidate was out of town and
did not get the telegram, but a pretty
girl stenographer did.
mo. We use safety pins.
WINSTON CHURCHILL"
Popular Mechanics.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
BUYS DUKES RARE VOLUMES?

According to London cablegram
Henry Edwards Huntington. an Amer
ican millionaire. has purchased the
great library of the duke OF Devon
shire. The library contains many rare
volumes, and 1t is said the purchase
price exceeds 100000
The Chatsworth library, consisting
of the Claxtons and Kemble collection
Of plays. are part OF the collection.
The British museum was anxious to
obtain the rare editions. but was
obliged to retire from the contest ow-
ing to the lack Of funds. according TO
the report.
Included in the purchase, are 20
Claxtons. a score OF Shakespeare
lowe. Green. and other Elizabethians.
quartos. plays by Ben Jonson. Mar
The collection was sold by Kemble to
the sixth duke Of DevoDshire for $40,
900. 1t is said that In order to avoid
adverse public opinion the books were
shipped out Of the country secretly.
Mr.. Huntington was born in One
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
LLN 1rIElE ILIkXuLlL[lQ6IFl1r
DUCHESS OF MARLBoROUGH ACTIVE

The duchess of Marlborough In an
interview in London the other day on
the aims OF the Womsn's Municipal
party. of which she is tho president.
said:
That women have for SO long held
aloof from the active exercise OF the
vote in local government is due to the
fact that they do not realize the value
OF political unity. Now the st Mary
lebone Women's Local Government
association has been the means of
showing us what vigor women can
bring into the political life of London
For start at their next meeting
on March 27 basis will be drawn up
on which our work Will be founded.
From the women who sign we shall
pick the cieanest and most ready
spirits as the women's party candi-
dates for the next borough council and
London county council elections.
They will be pledged to q program OF
progressive social legislation. They
u,fli nor seek votes on the catch words
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
MRS. SHAFROTH A STUDENT

IF | could. should like to go to
college always" said Mrs. John F.
Shafroth. wife OF the senator from
Colorado, in Washington the other
day. This reminds me OF story
once heard about man who was left
legacy with an income to be paid as
long as he should continue to remain
In college. The story went on to say
that at the age of eighty the man was
still In college.
Nov. have no such Interior mo
tive as that, but | love teachers and
all that pertains to study. | should
count II the greatest Joy II had time
to take a college course every year"
All of which brings one abruptly to
a consideration of the question why
our western women have such active
and alert mentalities. Is 1t because
the climate of the West is intensely
invigorative, and therefore stimuln-
tive of mind as well as body, or IL Is
that the Inheritance of pioneer te.
nacity from their mothers and grand
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10

ONE of the plain waists of net is
" shown here. ready for draping with
lace, or chiffon, or voile, or taffeta, or
any of the thin fabrics that are used
to help make up the fancy waists for
dressy wear There is plain under.
waist of net. without sleeves, support
ing second plain waist with sleeves.
A narrow double frill of plated net
finishes the neck and extends down
the front A similar frill finishes the
sleeves.
These waists are very handy for
making a foundation for the construc-
tion of either separate waists or bod
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
Canal Comment.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, they are having a great deal OF
agitation about the big canal, aren't
they?"
Yes"
Don't you know, sometimes think
1t might have been better II we had
been content with the old-fashioned
canals where all the talking was done
by the man who was driving tha
mule!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10

mothers has induced be
the
ness and viyaci exceeded
MIS- shoh Is shining example this
she R intellectual well
countrys from the political
her viewpoint is comprehensive a
She graduated
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-10
Nap In a Nutshell.

Marks-Are you reading this new
history of the Napoleonic tragedy
that's being printed?
Parks-No To me the tragedy OF
Napoleon may be summed up in two
lines. The divorce of Josephine was
the prelude; Elba the interlude, and
his last battle the waterlooed.