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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

The weekly meeting Of the Brotherhood.
Society Of the Congregational church wac
held at the Commercial club today at the
noon hour
In tho elimination finals of the local
billiard tournament Mark Roach defea ten
Joe Handy Tuesday night by the score ~
leo to ~. Roach's high run was Is ana
Handy's Is. The twentieth block win he
played tonight at ZOO. and II Roach wins
the tournament will be ended,
trtct court OF Shawnee county against the
Pennsy1vania Fire insurance comn.nv
alleging that 500 IL due her ana rnna;f
on a fire Insurance. policy coverinr 3
house at 70z West Railroad street vE..~8
q IRE occurred April II. s-
Anna RambeAu 10 seeking divorc. sro,,,
s Eorsro =. n.mDeau. a1lesing desertion
February a. 1905 and have - r%,s1S eu
Louis Higgins, colored VIM 4, . es
1t ',keg party near F1ighlanA pat = ~. -
summer shot and killed Henry ioesn ~
another colored man named VauSfr ~ ~.
aLterwAF1s died. today entered 4 S;S.s -. ~
guilty to second degree mnrt1er har~. =.
Judge Dana IN the second fi1vfsSr,, ~ ~
Shawnee county district co"rt -, % tns
sentenced TO- an tndetermlnafe aeotS~ce
IN the Hutchinson reform1fory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23
NAMING AMBASSADORS
President and Sec. Bryan Confer Over
South American Posts.

Washington. Sept. 23.-President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan conferred
today on diplomatic appointments
agreeing. 1T is understood, to name
Frederic Jesup Stimson. lawyer, now
elist and professor at Harvard univer-
sity. to be the first ambassador to Ar
gentina, and to promote Henry Prath.
err Fletcher. now minister to Chile to
be ambassador to that country. Both
posts recently were raised from Legal
tons to embassies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23
APPROVE OUR STAND.
Germans Pleased at Refusal Of Loan
to France.

Berlin, Sept 23.-(By Wireless)-
Michael Schwab, a prominent Bavar-
ian Socialist serving in the Landwehr,
has been decorated with the Order Of
the Iron Cross for bravery ON the field.
The German press today emphasized
the loyal American attitude in refus-
ing loan for France. AT the same
time they say that Germany has no
necessity for obtaining loans abroad.
"A letter from . Bavarian general staff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23
LEASE BILL PASSES.


Washington. Sept. 23.@The admin
istratiOn bill for the federal system OF
leasing public lands containing coal.
oil, phosphate, potassium and sodium.
passed the house today. 1t Is designed
to open the mineral resources on the
public domain, with royalty to the
government, restricting the maximum
0rea to $500 acres under each lease.
- hill u pending in the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

Little Rock. Sept. 23.-Detectives
today are searching for persons who
are alleged to have taken spikes and
anglebars from the rails of the Iron
Mountain railway tracks, near Beebe.
Ark, causing the wreck last night Of
the Little Rock-St. Louis fast train. A
trainman was scalded to death, but
none of the passengers were hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23
Contaeion I'm Austrian Ranks.

Rome. Sept. 23..via London, Sept. q.
"A dispatch from Vienna to the
G;ornale d'Italia tells Of serious sickness
In the Austrian army. The municipal
council at Vienna has voted 1000, 600
crowns, Approximately $780, 200. for the
construction OF barracks for the treat
ment of CONTAGIOUS cases
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

New York, Sept. 2a-Charles E. Rec
tor, proprietor of a well known New
York restaurant which bears his name.
died Of heart disease today at mis- home
near Long Branch. He was born in
Lockport. ". r.. in 1874 and for years
was dining car superintendent on the
Pennsylv- mia road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23
tc) Underwood 4 Underwood.

scented MIR. Warren gold medal.
showing his half century membership.
The medal has % diamonds, forming
the figure 80" For % years, Mr..
Warren has been a subscriber Of the
State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23
Ban ON Cheap ON.

Muskogee, Sept. 23.-An order for
bidding Oklahoma oil producers to
sell crude petroleum for less than So
cents q barrel was issued by the Okla
homa corporation today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
AssAsslNs AND EMPLOYERS.

With the occurrences of bomb throwing and the shooting down of a merchant in cold blood New York again faces the problem of effective ly dealing with determined and pre- arranged Iawlessness. There can be no question as to what actuated the throwers of the bombs and it is equal Iy evident that the murder of Ber- nard Baf was the continuation of a well laid plot to remove that poultry dealer from his honorable and suc- cessful business career, which while of 8 highly competitive character was none the less directed in the interest of square business dealings. The man ner in which the murder was com mitted on a business street and in the absence of anything to indicate rob bery, makes it quite evident despite the lesson in the Rosenthal case, that New York has not disposed of all it's gunmen, assassins subject to hire, or those who demand their services.
 New York should never be satisfied until the details surrounding the mur- der are cleared up and the manner in which the district attorneys office as well as the police are taking up the case gives promise of results. It is equally important that not only should the men who actually fired the shots be obtained, but that those who directed their actions should be made to pay the penalty of such a crime. The motive for getting Baff out of the way involves others than those who would be willing to do the dirty work and justice will never be satisfied until the moving spirit in the assas- sination is disclosed and punished as the law and personal rights demand
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
UNCLE SAM. TRUSTEE.

Upon leaving Vera Cruz the repre- sentatives of this country brought away with them the sum of s1 000 900 which had been collected in the admin istration of the affairs of that port during the American occupation. Such r~"0r'nv- u-Hich 'e'Oncs to Nevico the customs from that port having been pledS by that country for the float ing of a European loan, and to Mex ico it will be returned when in the opinion of this government a stable government has been established by the republic.
 To turn over such sum of money at the time of departure regardless of which faction happened to be in control at Mexico City would have been to disregard the interests of that coun- try. A million as a part Of a nations business may not be a large sum but there are possibilities which this country well recognizes when it comes e making transfer and it intends that there shall be a responsible gov errment with a recognized head before it relieves itself of this financial obIi- gation. IL is not disposd to pass out million in cash at this time and a little later when some other faction may be in control have another claim presented for the same amount
 Mexico can have no doubt as to the safety Of the money, but from the progress which has been made in the last two years for the reestablishment of 8 sound government there can be little hope Of getting the benefit there of for some time to come, unless it be as a payment to the bondholders. It rests with Mexico how soon the money will become available for that coun- try's use. In the meantime Uncle Sam is trustee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
--------@-@--a-7@1@@~-- GOVERNMENT SHIPPING,

President Wilson is credited with being dissatisfied with the manner in which the changes in the ship registry law have worked out so far, and is de- termined that the idea of the govern ment purchase of ships for the carry ing on of foreign trade shall be car ried out.
 There seems to be no change in con- ditions which would warrant such a step by the government now any more than few months ago for with gov- ernment owned ships there is Q respon- sibiIity which the nation assumes in the business they carry on which is not so where private owned vessels are concerned. In view of the declared neutrality of this country there are positive requirements which must be respected. It would be 3. serious matter for government vessels to be found carrying cargoes or portions of cargoes which are contraband.
 Something less than one hundred Eesse1s have thus far been induced to increase the merchant marine of this country. Inasmuch as they have appreciated the advantages which are offered thereby, it is fair to presume that either others will or else they can find, even under the changed condi- tons, no benefit to be obtained there by. As far as development is con- rerned private capital can be relied upon to engage therein as fast as safe ty dictates and provide the service with less likelihood of loss than by government ownership.
 If the ship registry law has not ac- comp1isIed the results expected it Is possible that further attention in that direction is the best method of se- curing the remedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 26.-with the close of the football events the winter season opens with a. full schedule of athletic and social actiyi- ties. Last Monday Coach Guy Nick slls of the crew returned to England, where he will resume his brokerage business. The squad is now in the charge of Coach Giannini and Captain Denegre. Extensive training has been discontinued until warm weather, However, the members of the squad
 report daily for inside work on the machines and in the tank in the gymnasium. Sheldon and Stillman, members of the victorious crew of last June, have not as yet reported for practice. They have devoted their time this fall to football, in which sport both have won their letter. As last year, the Willisbroek contests will track men in perfect condition during the cold weather. All work at the field will cease this week, but these weekly contests will be held in the baseball cage. Prizes and numerals are awarded at these contests, which training during the winter. The base ball squad which was called at the opening of college has progressed very well under the leadership of Captain A1iddlebrook. Until spring all prac- tice will be held in the baseball cage. Swimming, the most popular of winter sports, has already a large number of new candidates. Freshmen are eligi- bIe for the university team, but aside from this they have their own team. The intercollegiate swimming contest will be held this year in the Carnegie pool, for the first time in five years. The water polo team also has verys promising prospects for the coming season. Over S5 men are competing for positions on the university team. is- Iaa e-anOY7d that have been eligible for the university basketball team. All indications point to the fact that the squad will be larger than ever before and will in clude many of the prominent football
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

rife conflict which is underway and into which the resources of many na- tions are being poured. When 1t is claimed by one military authority that the loss of the German armies alone up to the middle Of October had been a million and half it can be realized that the losses on the part of the al~ lies have been practically as large. Thus with the casualties, which in- cludes the wounded. many of whom may have reentered the struggle. run ming up we'll into the millions during a four months war it can be easily understood what an effect it is bound to have upon Europe inasmuch as the best of the manhood is involved The anticipation of such situation is most appalling, but the realization is even worse.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
M'MILLAN's DISCOVERY,

Naturally there is isappointment when failure follows any great under taking and the message winch comes back from McMillan that no Crocker land can be found is no exception. It is a disappointment because of the revelations. Acting upon the ,instruc- tioRs furnished by Peary, who report ed the sighting of such land during his polar trip in 1906 the present expedi- tion was thoroughly equipped to get valuable data relative to that north ern region. It has added important facts to the knowledge of that mys- terious land, but of Q negative char acter. What has been considered to be a strip of land of unknown boun- diaries in that locality has been dis proved. That a wide expanse of water and ice exists im the direction and location where Crocl2er land was supposed to be is susceptible of proof through the comparison of notes made by Peary and McMillan.
 In the offering of the suggestion that what was thought to be Crocker land was but mirage, there is substantia- ton through the fact that there was the appearance of land to the .McMilIan party until the actual investigation of such conditions proved it to be an op- tical illusion. In the Peary case be- lief rested upon what was seen. In the McMilIan case the facts returned are based upon actual investigation and while Commander Peary is unwil- ling to discuss the situation until he has read the full report, there appears to be stronger proof possible that there is no land where the Crocker land was supposed to be. Such being an established fact the result of this ex- petition appears to be to fix the fact that there is more ocean than was supposed. It makes certain that DOT tion of the map which previously had been uncertain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
THE WARS CASUALTIES.

Estimates are all that are available for the determination of the deaths Ls the result of the great conflict in Europe and they range all the way from 8 million and half to five mil ion of the pick of European manhood. Millions have been and are still in FoIved and there has been a reckless disregard for the value of human life n the repeated supreme efforts for he carrying of particular point or he defense of an important locality. let it is impossible to overlook the act that there has been terrific slaugh- Ter. Battalion after battalion has been lnnihiIated in short periods of time Lnd since large numbers were avail LbIe great has been the casualty list.
 Staggering as the figures may seem hey are only in proportion to the ter
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

Now that the United States forces are removed from Mexico we wonder what they were sent there for in the first place. They may have protected to some extent property of Americans, though much of it had been destroyed or made unDroductive before. If the owners have not left the country, they are again left to their fate. If the Mexicans had been allowed to go right on fighting it out among them
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

Rotterdan1--When the American tourist of former summers, whose mind was filled with Q preconveived notion of Europe made up a. wealth of statistical and hiatorlcaI informafion
 approached tha port of Rotterdam on hls maiden voyage, he usually suf- fered his first great European disap- pointment. The most reliable of refer ence books had prepared him for the hfth largest port in the world. Ac- cording to these works, New York came first upon the list of the worlds greatest seaports. followed by Ant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

As much as Germany would like the credit of having sunk the Audacious with a submarine, it isn't at all like them to hush up the matter for so long a period of time, even if Great Britain did wish it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The fact that some churches are adopting luncheon methods on Sun day, recalls tte fact that in the near .ulure no doubt announcements will read ''Wil You Have a Hot or Cold Sermon ?"-Middletow Penny Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

The claim is being made that Ger many is making a supreme effort in order to be in a. favorable position to seek peace. Germany lost that chance when it stood by and egged on Aus tria.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

With one cigar and two cigarettes a day for German soldiers in the trench es there is little chance that the to- bacco smoke will be mistaken by the allies for fog.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

The Boston Record can see no req son why rewards should be offered for yeggmen when efforts are being made to secure the pardon of a. life prisoner sentenced for a like cause, and who has served but nineteen years. Just a lot of needless expense.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

With bonrbthrowers and yeggmen operating again, New York has reason to regret the coming departure of Dis trict Attorney Whitman to Albany.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

From previous experience the shop pers should realize that it is a short time now to Christmas with lot of buying to be done.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

The man on the corner says: Man
 may not understand women, but it is noticed that 1t is man who dresses the wax figures in the show windows.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

selves they might have been ex- hausted by th's time s-d a--'-ad at a tired-out. peace. Now they begin over again, fresh and strong. 1T we were to get out, why dId we go in? It is hard to understand.-Waterbu American.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

Turkey suffered a devastating attack upon both wings and a general on- slaugilt on the main body sufficient to demoralize if it was the army and not the national bird which was con- cerned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

After the knitting for the Belgians is completed perhaps the old fashioned idea of stocking alarming will come back into style.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

With Portugal ready for the plunge there must be something about that European war muddle which looks fine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

From the way in which Carranza is hastening to Vera Cruz and Zapata and Villa have pushed on to Mexico City, 1t looks like game of "puss in the corner"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

From reports McMfllan finds Crock CT land as elusive as a great many explorers have found the poles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Why not let the spirit of Thanks giving prevail every day?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

hotels. theatre entertainment, and the advantage of a Kurhaus, together with those of sundry cafes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

There are of course the usual com. plaints on the morning after.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-27

Tuesday was Tag day for New Ha- ven and Yale university. Over 700 young women were on the street cor ven and throughout the university, selling tags and flags to aid the fund which the New Haven chapter of the Red Cross society is raising. The Yale Red Cross relief committee, acting in concert with the New Haven chapter, collected over $T5. Of the entire fund collected, half will go to the Red Cross society and half will be used for local charity.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-04
FODDER FOR FANS

Tie loss of Harry Chapman will be a
severe blow to the Crackers chances for
the 1914 pennant. Billy Smith will have
to find good man to help out Joe
Dunn, the old reliable, who is getting
well along in years.
Harry will cast his lot with Mordecai
Browns ST. Louis Federais next season
and local fans will keep close watch
ON his work. Chapman reminds one of
Jimmy Archer's days when the latter
did the backstopping for Billy Smiths
boys.
President Gilmore. of the Federals
yesterday received a black hand let
ter which threatened OF blow up the
proposed North Side ball park in Chi
cago and do him bodily injury if he
didn't step down from his throne. He
left for Toronto shortly after receiving
the letter.
The consensus of critic opinion seems
to be that Charley Herzog will fail as
the Cincinnati teams manager because
he lacks experience. Strangely, every
body thought that Tinker would succeed
last season for the same reason-and yet
both Tinker and Herzog graduated from
great pennant winning teams.
According to a Pittsburg report, Sher-
wood Magee, of the Phllies. made his
appearance before the Buffalo club of
the outlaw organization and begged for
refused ii is said, because his name
was not on the eligible list.
Home Run" Baker Of the Athletics
to-day is the proud father of twins, a
robust boy and vigorous girl.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-04
BOXING
News of the Ring Game

The Packey Mcfarland Mike Glib
bons bout will not take place on Feb
ruary IL Billy Gibson has postponed
the affair for a date in March. and it
is no fault Of Packeys either Ac-
cording to a report from Gotham. Joe
Reddy, manager of Gibbons, asked for
the March date so as to give the St
Paul boy more time to train.
A cording little battle is proms
Macon fans Thursday night when Mey-
er Prizes and Jimmy Grant get to-
gether in scheduled ten-round bout,
Although Jimmy will be giving about
ten pounds in weight, Jimmy can re
counted on to give good account of
himself.
Immediately after the bout Jimmy will
billed 10 meet Spider" Britt at Harry
Statens Club Friday night on Tues
day night Grant will box some hoy at
the Athletic Carnival. to be staged at
the Business Mems Gymnasium in the
Steiner Emery building
kid" Young will also be seen In ac-
ton at the Athletic Carnival next Tues
day. Opponents for Young and Grant
will be picked after Friday nights
bouts.
Al Smith the Jacksonville bantam
weight arrived in Atlanta looking
fresh and eager for a bout with some
boy OF his weight. Al at once got in
touch with Harry Staten. who promised
him a scrap at his next show. AL is
clean living little battler and should
have little trouble getting on here.
Superior. Wis, Ia after n match be-
tween Charlie White and Pal Brown.
Nate Lewis, manager of White, Is hold
ing out for $1,000 guarantee with
privilege of 80 per cent.
Johnny Kilbane and Jack White are
to meet for the NTH time at Milwaukee
on February IS. Each boy claims one
victory. while two of their bouts have
ended in draws.
Ad wolgast has arranged for two
his home. Cadillac. Mich. on February
Ad is scheduled to meet Patsy Drouil-
lard in Windsor. ont. and on February
is he meets some opponent yet TO be
selected at Fond Du Lac, Wis
owen Moran says he is through with
the boxing game The Englishman, In
his day. was one of the greatest bat
tiers Of his inches, and other than Fred
die Welsh was rated the best boy sent
10 these shores in years.
j. looks very much as il Tommy
Murphy Is 20 he robbed Of the chance
to met Willie Richie Promoters have
started showering the champion with
offers to meet Wolgast and Welsh and
II is said that Willie is thinking seri-
ously Of running out of his match with
the Harlem boy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-04

From New York comes the word that
Tim Jordan. once with Brooklyn, will
likely sign with the Federals. Mordecai
Brown has been dickering with him.
Brown believes ne can land George Ty-
Ter, of the Braves.
Arthur Thomson. outfelder on the
Omaha team, to-day declined the offer
made him by the Federal League.
Johnny Dobbs, of the New Orleans
outfit, wants the nickname of the Peli-
cans changed. Probably Johnny thinks
there are too many pelicanS around
Louisiana is known as the Pelican State,
while the State seal is made up of
pelican and her young.
Billy Purtell. who has had several
trials in the ma ors. will make another
attempt to break in as q regular with
the Tigers. Purtell last year did well in
the international. His signed contract
has been received by Owner Navin