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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
he FIGHTS THE COPS.
Negro Rcsists Arrest and kiIls
Policeman.

Chicago, Aug. 17-One policeman
was killed and another wounded early
TODAY as a result of the desperate re-
sistance 20 arrest of Simon Hogan.
colored, accused by another negro OF
robbery Hogan was wounded In the
hand and a stray bullet went through
the helmet of a third policeman.
Hogan surrendered after the frame
dwelling in which he had taken refuge
was surrounded by policemen, six OF
whom were armed with rifles, ana
after the building was riddled with
bullets.
1t was after midnight when Trum-
bull and two other officers started for
Hogan's. lodging place to investigate
the complaint CT robbery. At Twenty
sixth and State streets Trumbull en-
tered Hogan's room and was shot by
the occupant. He died at hospital
Hogan eluded the other policemen,
but was located few hours later in
the frame house at $500 South State
street He opened fire at once on the
half dozen policemen then present
and reserves with rifles were sent for.
A lively exchange of shots was kept
up until Hogan's ammunition gave
out. Then he surrendered and was
taken to hospital to have the wound
in his hand DIRE ssed.
In the course OF the shooting
Michael McFadden was shot in the
groin. A rifle bullet passed through
the helmet of Policeman j. Windle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

One Of the Plans to Reduce High Cost
OF Living.

New York. Aug. 17.-Pl-ns to stop
speculation, which is SAID to have much
to do with the increasing price of food.
were to be perfected todsy at meeting
Of the board of the mayors committee
Of 133 appointed last week to aid federal
and county officials In their investiga-
tons of lie cause Of upward .-end Of
the cost Of living.
Joseph Hartigan. city commissioner
of weights and measures, who il work.
ing with the committee, planned to pre-
seEt to the board a scheme in operation
among grocery and drug retailers by
which they form associations and pur-
chase in large quantities for the menu
Der stores. thereby obtaining marked
reductions from the usual middle;nan's
prices. Commissioner Hartigan believes
that uniformly lower prices would re-
suit If there were more of these ASSOC
Citations or cooper tive stock buying
companies.
In the Long Island City section of
Brooklyf. disorder occurred yesterday at
meat markets and groceries where
credit was refused to persons thrown
out of work on account Of war closing
the plants In which they were employed.
The police were prepared today to
strengthen their guards in these dis
trictS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
ON watermelon RUN
Topeka Autu Club to Luthye Farm
Tuesday.

Arrangements have been completed
for the watermelon rum of the To-
peka Auto clun Tuesday evening, and
q long procession of cars will make
the trip from Commerce building to
the Gus w. Luthye farm between To-
peka and Silver Lake. near the Golden
Belt road.
The Topeka Auto club extends an
invitation to Topekans with motor cars
to bring their families and friends to
the Commerce building at $50 O'Clock
Tuesday evening ready for the start.
Members of the Perry Auto club will
join the TOpekans.
Mr. Luthye, who is one of the big
watermelon growers Of the county,
promises to have melons for all and
plenty of ice to make them cold. Those
who expect to make the trip should
notify II. S. Putney. president of the
Climb
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HE CAN'T SAY HOW.
hut the President Is Anxious to Build
Up Merchant Marine.

Washington. Aug. 17.-President Will
son Is seeking a way to build up the
American merchant marine On Il per-
manent basis. he told callers today. He
is not certain. he said. that legislation
on the subject now pending in congress
will accomplish this end, but declared
he earnestly hoped such a result would
be brought about.
The president said nc had favored the
ship registry bill originally introduced
in the house but had not fully consid-
cred the changes introduced in CONFER
ence. He expects to investigate the
subject thoroughly in the near future in
order to act irtelligently in aiding con-
sTess to get the be st bill possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
FIRST GERMAN EAGLE
Swings in Front Of the French War
Office.

Paris. Aug. 1.-THE first Prussian
Eagle captured by the French during
the present war swung today above the
entrance to the French war office in
Paris. 1t is the red and black flag
bearing a Prussian eagle in the centre,
which was borne into battle by the
First Lower Alsatian infantry regiment
No. 1872 of the German army when it
came into action at Sainte Blaise. also
Known as Sainte Marie AUX Mines, and
Markirch. The regiment came from the
German fortress of Strassburg.
The flag was taken by the Tenth bat
TALON OF French rifles and was brought
to Paris by Col. Marcel Serret, formerly
French military attaehe at Berlin,
Crowds of Parfsians stood hour after
hour this morning staring at the cap
tured standard
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HIT BY 4 MOTOR.
Ed Buckman Injured When AutOmO
bile Hits His Buggy.

Ed Buchanan, who lives at 1916 Guth-
RE. and who is a well known farmer
of Shawnee county, having q farm
about five miles west of Topeka, is
suffering from a broken collar bone
and other bruises which he received
when a buggy in which he was riding
was overturned Saturday night west Of
Seabrook. Mr.. Buchanan claims that an
automobile crowded his vehicle to one
side of the road and into a ditch.
Thomas Bennett. who Mr.. Buchanan
says was responsible for the accident,
denies there was any collision and says
Mr.. Buckman was accorded more than
half the road"
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COMING IN DR0VES.
More Than 1900 Americans Return
From Europe Today.

New York. Aug. 17.-More than 1000
passengers most of them Americans
who scurried out of Europe at the out
break Of hostilities reached New York
today on the Cunard liner Laconia from
Liverpool. There were 543 in the first
cabin. Az in the second and 64S in the
steerage. Sixty in the steerage were
persons of wealth who could get no
other accommodations. Besides steam
ing at night with lights out to avoid
German warships the Laconia had her
top sides bridge and tunnels painted to
resemble a steamer of the Norwegian
line. On August 10 she was spoken by
the big AQuitania now British cruiser
Many of the Laconfa passengers endur-
ed hardships in getting out of the war
zone and most of them left their bag
gage behind. One man, who said he
was in Weisbaden when the general ex-
odus began. was obliged to walk four
miles to cross the border. He carried
his baggage on a wheelbarrow, and
crossed into Belgiunf BY way of Liege.
He estimated that two thousand per-
sons. Americans, English, Belgians and
others, were crossing at the same time.
The Laconia came straight across the
Atlantic and saw none of the enemy's
ships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
POLICE COURT news.
Lew Nat1lansOn Arrested on Charge of
Running Sunday Show.

Lew Nathanson, manager of the
Best theater. was arrested Sunday at
ternoon at the Best theater on the
charge of opening his theater Sunday.
The arrest was made by Josiah Ross.
chief of police, Sergeant Lon Sauls.
Detective Charles Lyle, Officers Won
derby and Wyatt. Raymond Boyer, his
operator, was also taken into custody.
They were released on bonds of 800
each, signed by Nathanson.
Nathanson claims that as he charged
no admission, he was perfectly within
the law in opening his house for
religious program. A silver offering
was to be taken up after the picture,
The Shadow of Nazareth, had been
shown. He says that churches have
Sunday pictures often, taking up an Of
fering, and pointed out to the officers
the fact that Sunday show was given
by church organization at the audi
tOrium.
Frank Long. paroled prisoner from
the state penitentiary, was taken back
this morning by Parole Officer Mich
| olson on the charge of violating his
parole. Long was sent up in 1911 from
Marshall county for larceny and was
given five years. He was released
June II. 1913. Long is alleged to have
swindled man out of $500 and to
have been drunk several times recent
~.
] There were 80 arrests made during
Saturday and Sunday by the police
force. Most of these were for being
inmates OF disorderly houses or for
common drunkenness.
! James Ingalls,, well known in police
court circles as an escaped prisoner
from the city Jail. was recaptured Sat-
urday night and is now serving his old
time in jail.
Among those arrested on the charge
of irtoxicetsen during The week end
were Charles c. Stark. who also had
the charge aof resisting officer G. A.
| Ferguson booked against him. John
McCrow. MahlOn Burkett. W. ID.
Evans Richard Brothers, Charles wal
lace and native Of Old Mexico, Sevia
Annamunus.
II c. E. Jordan and Hattie Steele. col
ored. were arrested at / O'Clock this
morning by Sergeant E. L. Walker and
a few of his officers, on the charge
Of disorderly conduct.
small army of Mexicans were ar
rested Saturday night by Sergeant
Sauls and several officers on the
charge of being inmates of a joint
There were ten in the crowd. Harry
Raymond. was the only white man
there. The Mexicans were fined Sit
apiece in court this morning and
nearly all paid their fines. They wefs
arrested at the home Of Lele Dotson
at 525 East Crane street. Two colored
women were also booked. The Mexi'
cans refused to be interviewed on thu
present Mexican situation, refusing Il
take sides with villa or Carranxa.
Il When the police entered the houst
all of the Mexicans were sitting
around q table in a festive manner
supping ice cold beer. In court thi
morning. they said that they did no
know there was any beer in the house
Five of them were held in jail toda,
while one went to Tecumseh to rails
money to pay their fines. The remain
der were RELEASED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
At the Orpheum.

Beginning with today's matinee, the
Orphcum theater offers under its new
policy the Kelly-Kneeland Musical
Comedy company in ''Dinkelspiel at
Monte Carlo" together with the pro-
gram of motion picture features. This
musical tab company carries fifteen
people-mostiy girls-and owing to
the unusual expense attached to their
booking Manager Smith will offer for
reservation the two center sections OF
the Orpheum at 20 cents. Numerous
people have made requests that he
offer some CT the seats at reserved
seat prices, Sc this is also in conform
ity fit htheir requests. The opening
bill Of the company contains much that
II humorous. good singing and dane
irR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
OFF TO MAPLE HILL.
Twenty-Six Boys Left for Good Eel
lows Camp Today.

This morning at $40 o'clock a
group of twenty-six excited boys
boarded a Rock Island train for Ma
pie Hill. For ten days they will enjoy
camp life on Mill creek. This outing
was made possible through the gen.
crosby of the big Brothers,
Dewitt Lee is in charge of the camp.
He is being assisted by Clyde Par
fridge.
While the boys will be kept under
a certain degree of restraint they will
have the time of their lives. They
will play baseball and other games, go
off on hikes. swim under supervision,
and listen to interesting camp fire
stories.
The camp Will be run on the camp
council plan. The boys will choose a
council that will make rules for the
government of the camp. A system of
paper money will be used. All meals
will be paid for in this improvised
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
PANCBORN IS DEAD
Former Topekan, Well known,
Dies in Baltimore.
Was With Santa Fe and Kansas
City Times Here.

Baltimore. Aug. 17.-Major Joseph
g. Pangborn. 70 years old. widely
known railroad official and former
newspaper man, died here last night
of heart disease, after an illness of
several months. Major Pangborn has
been Connected with the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad almost continuously
since 1880. He was chairman Of the
worlds transportation committee, en-
dOwed by the late Marshall Field of
Chicago.
Major Pangborn resided in Topeka
more than thirty years ago, and he
was we'll known here. For several
years he was advertising agent of the
Santa Fee and was later Topeka cor
respondent for the Kansas City Times.
After leaving here, Major Pangborn
was secretary to the commissioner of
railroads for the Russian government,
accompanying that official on a trip
around the world. He was familiar
with railroad conditions throughout
the world, perhaps as no other Ameri-
can was.
While secretary to the Russian rail-
road commissioner, he made the trip
across Siberia by s,ed to lay out the
railroad which is now the Trans
siberian road
Major Pangborn organized the safe
ty department of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad and was always q strong
advocate Of the safety first idea.
He was at one time publicity agent of
that railroad. At the time of his
death. Major Pangborn was special
president of the b. & O.
Major Pangborn is survived by his
wife and four children. two sons and
two daughters all grown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
KILLED BY DYNAMITE,
Sheriff Threw Hombs Into Brieands'
Stronghold.

Blue Hull. Va. Aug. 1.-THE end
OF a two days siege against the five
bandits VIII last Friday morning shot
and killed three men and robbed them
OF $lO,SOO. came today when Sheriff
Hatfield and his posse threw dyna-
mite bombs into a cave on the nuun-
tainslde where the bandits were bar
r1caoed, following pitched battle
instantly.
During the siege Detectives Burrell.
Iilier and Belcher were killed. Ali
the money excepting $500 was re-
covered.
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women have 4 LIST.
They Plan to Defeat Congress Candi
dates Opposing Suffrage.

Washington, Aug. 7.-Defeat of cam
didates for congress who oppose wo-
man suffrage IL the object Of q confer
ence to be held at Newport. r. l.. Au-
gust % and 80, under the auspices Of
the congressional union for woman suf-
frage.
The union announced today that list
of candidates for congress- marked for
defeat is being prepared and final plans
for invasion Of congressional districts
will be definitely formulated at the con-
ference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

and to hear their voices at the same
time. makes q feature that will appeal
to motion picture patrons. The ma
chine which projects the voices OF
these we'll known vaudeville stars II
located in q different part of the thea
alter. but has electrical connection with
the picture machine SO that the voice
and action have perfect unity. These
features have had big runs in other
cities. in many places people standing
in line for admission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
THANKS, THAT'S ALL.
France Replies to President Wilson's
Offer OF Mediation.

London, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Chronicle from Paris says that the
French foreign minister, Premier vi
vani. replying to the American offer of
mediation. remarked that France had
been attacked despite her refusal to
take the aggressive and said, in thank
Ing President Wilson. You may be as
sured that the French government and
people will recognize in your idea new
evidence of your interest in the des-
TIMES of France"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

London. Aug. ia dispatch from
Rome to the Exchange telegraph
company says it il reported from An
coma that four British battleships
chased the Austrian cruisers Aurora
and Szigelvaf, which were blockadinx
Antivari. The Austrian vessels were
pursued until they took refuge In the
naval station at P0la.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
At the Best Theater.

Today and tomorrow the Best thea
ter is showing the famous talking pic
lures for the first time at five-cent
admission. Manager Nathanson Sc
cured the booking after q two weeks
run In Kansas City, and to see mo-
ton pictures OF such stars az Eva
Tanguay, Harry Lauder, Grace Mel
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New York's Tercentenary

New York, Aug. 17.-Ten thousand
children will take part In q pageant in
Central park on August - under the
auspices OF the New York Tercente-
nary commission to show the CONNER
cial and industrial development of Man
haitian island from the time 800 years
ago when a crew of Dutch sailors land
ed here to trade with the Indians.
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Enei.nd Lose : Cener.l.

James n. Grierson died suddenly on q
train in England today. Grierson,
who was born in 1859. was one Of the
foremost Of Britis.. military leaders.
He had = long war record and at the
time Of his death held the eastern
command In the British army.
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ALL But RUSSIA.
Have Replied to Wilson Offer OF
Mediation.

Warrington. Aug. 17-Germany has
acknowledged receipt Of President viii.
sons prefer of good offices in medita-
ton. All the warning countries except
Russia have now replied.
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Anerbachx ,uefBel
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Mothers, come Tues
day for these big bar
gains, Just IN time for
school days.

School 8 ufts
that formerly
sold for $500, 1
$3.50 and -. oS |
| Special $1.95I
We've punched !
I o r q u 1 c k
clearance all
small lots Of
Four boys 50.
$3.50 and 1896
Suits for spe-
cial b a T g ain
|
T u Is d a y at
1913. Some
are made Nor
folk and dou-
bic breasted
style in me-
dunn and dark
Fc o or q: for
boys from Z to
16 years. The
| fabrics are the
| staunch wear.
inU art that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

boys need for school wear. Come
early and get first pick. All 81 OK
20 in this sale Tuesday ri. %AsUV
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Boys School Trousers that SOLD
for SOC; dark colors; sizes to
II years; Tuesday CQp
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TWO RECEIVE DEATH SHOCKS

Mr.. Collier was the son of Mr.. }.
w. Collier, who lives near Edison.
He had been for some time and was
at the time of his death one of the
guards on the county convict gang.
He was an unmarried young man,
about "a years of age.
Mr.. Plowden had been connected
with the firm of Hammack-Rish Co.
long number of years as manager
of their furniture and wagon depart
ment. He is survived by his wife
and an adopted baby bout 2 years
old
The people of Edison and Calhoun
county are shocked and under a
cloud of sorrow on account of the
untimely death of these two stalwart
and useful citizens.
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III. A. PLOWDEN AND JOE COL
LIER ARE ELECTROCUTED Al
EDISON SATURDAY NIGHT.

PIOwden Is Killed When He Takes
Hold of Charged Awning Post
and Collier Meets Death in Trying
to Save His Friend.
News reached Dawson of shock
ing tragedy which occurred in Edison
Saturday night, in which Messrs. H.
A. Plowden and Joe Collier were
killed by electricity about 1880
o'clock.
It had been raining all the after
noon and about dark a heavy rain
fell and continued until late into
the night, and a crowd was in b. j.
Lumleys barber shop.
The electric light wires connecting
the Farmers Trading Co., next door
to the barber shop, came in contact
with the metal with which the avn
ing over the sidewalk was covered
and supported by metal posts. This
charged all the metal awning so
strongly with electricity that hre
was playing along next to the Farm
ers' Trading Co. building. Some one
gave the alarm that the Trading Co. S
house was on fire.
Mr.. Collier and Mr.. Plowden had
Just walked out Of the barber snop
when Mr.. Plowden, hearing the
alarm and seeing the fire, caught
hold of one of the metal posts in
order to lean out and see about the
fire, when he received a shock and
fell. still holding to the post. Mr..
Collier, standing by, and not reallz-
ing the trouble, but thinking only
of helping Mr.. PIowden, took hold
of Mr.. PIowden, and he also was
shocked. To keep from falling he
caught hold of the same post and
both were electrOcuted.
Mr.. Golfers brother, Mr.. &. L.
Collier, was close by when the acct
dent happened and sprang to the res
cue, catching hold of his brothers
feet to pull him away. He was
knocked about twelve feet and rem
dered senseless for a few seconds.
When he revived he finally succeeded
in pulling the two men from the
charged post.
Mr.. Devane, one of the BARRIERS,
waa also severely shocked in at
tempting to assist Mr.. Collier. Sew
eral people received slight shocks.
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TO REST ON SOIL OF NATIVE STATE
Will Be Buried at Rome, Ga,
This Afternoon.

WASHINGTON.-Simple funeral
services were held over the remains
of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson in the white
house Monday afternoon. In adu1-
tion to the committees of the senate
and house and members of the cabl-
net only relatives and a few of the
closest personal friends of Mrs. VIII
son and the president attended the
service.
The funeral train left Washington
at 4 p. m. Monday afternoon and will
arrive at Rome, Ca, at 2 p. m. Tues
day, where the last service will be
conducted Immediately and the flu
neral party start on the return trip.
The Rev. Sylvester Beach, of
Princeton, N. j., the pastor of the
Wilson family, and Rev. j. S. Taylor,
Of the Central Presbyterian church,
Washington. conducted the services
at the white house. The pastor of
the Presbyterian church at Rome, of
which Mrs. Wilson's father was for
merly in charge, will conduct the
services at Myrtle Hill cemetery in
the latter city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
A Business Administration

Dr. L. G. Hartman, candidate fol-
governor, is a good business man
He has succeeded at farming, dairy
ing, banking, manufacturing and in
his profession. The state needs an
executive with business ability. DR.
Hardman combines ability with con-
servatism, sterling christian charac-
ter, devotion to duty and love OF
humanity adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-08-11
BIG DAY AT ARLINGTON.
Barbecue and Two Base Ball Games
Scheduled for Tomorrow.


Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be a
big day in Arlington. A barbecue
and two base ball games-one in the
morning and one in the afternoon
will be the main attractions, and
hundreds of visitors will be in that
little city.
Arlington and Blakely, old rivals
in the sport of baseball and other
wise, will be the opposing teams on
the diamond. The former town has
employed the fast Wrightsville nine
to play for them, while Blakely has
secured the Dawson team to renre-
sent them, and a large crowd from
Dawson will probably go down to the
Calhoun county metropolis Wednes-
day.
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SAVES YOU MONEY

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it's natural functions and generally
improving your physical condition.
GRIGSBY'S LIV-VER-LAX saves you
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you all the uncomfortable after eff
fects that result from the taking Of
calomel No gripping, no cramps, no
weakn ess or headaches.
GRIGSBY'S LIV-VER-LAX is on
sale by T. D. Lee under an absolute
money refund guarantee at soc and
800 a bottle. Each bottle is pro
tected by the likeness Of L. K. Grigs-
by. Get the genuine.