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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
WILL help GET
AMERICANS HOME
United States To Charter Some
Of the Big Liners.
EMBASSY CHECKS AS AID
consulates WIN Transfer Remit
tances TO Americans Liv-
ing Abroad Per
manentIy.

Washington, d. C.-All the re-
sources of the United States Govern
ment viii be brought into action to
convey home the 100000 to 100000
Americans from the European coun-
tries now menaced by war. Steps will
be taken by the American Govern
ment, it is understood, to lease the big
liners of the European steamship COM
panies for this work. The Stars and
Stripes will be hauled UP on the steam
ships while they are, engaged in the
task of transporting home the Ameri-
can tourists.
The first movement in this direction
was taken Monday when President
Wilson asked Congress for an imme-
date appropriation to bring home the
American refugees in Europe. Con-
gress appropriated 100000 to remove
the American refugees from Mexico
when that country was afame with
anti-American feeling and torn by civil
war. The big liners which can be,
leased will be augmented by few
American transports and cruisers
available for this work.
At the present time there are only
a few transports which can be called
upon to help remove the Americans
from Europe, and it is on account Of
this condition that steps are being
considered to lease big transatlantic
liners.
No Fear For Tourists' Safety.
No feeling of apprehension is felt
in administration circles for the per-
sonal safety Of any Americans who
are now abroad. All the officials
here urge in this connection is that
the tourists and others lose no time
in placing themselves under the pro-
lection of the nearest American diplo-
matte or consular office. Means may
not be Immediately at hand with which
either to relieve the Americans who
are stranded or to send them home,
but sooner or later the facilities will
be found to do both.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
OLDEST YALE GRADUATE DEAD.
Augustus Smith, 90 Years Old, 40
Years In Treasury.

washington, D, C.-The funeral OF
Augustus Smith, said to have been the
oldest graduate of Yale University and
who died here Monday, was held at
Washington, Conn. Mr.. Smith, who
was SO years old. served in the Treas
ury here more than 40 years and had
known all the Presidents after John
son, excepting Roosevelt. whom he
never succeeded in meeting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
NEW POSTAL PRosLEMs.
Officials Say letters To Europe win
BE Delivered Eventually.

New York.-Letters addressed to
European nations at war or that may
become involved in war are certain to
reach their destination eventually, al
though considerable time may be lost
In transmission. The London Naval
Conference Of 190S-1909 obligated bel
ligerent nations to respect irst-class
mail and to forward it with all pos
sible dispatch. even when taken from
q conflscated ship. The parcels post
and other classes Of mail are not pro-
tected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
REALISM IN WILD WEST SHOW.
Stranded Employees Seize Outfit And
indians on Warpath.

St. Louis.-Armed with repeating
rides and firing volleys into the air, Is
former employees Of Wild West show
seized the entire equipment of the re-
Gently disbanded company and drove
on train crew which attempted to
take IL Of the show cars out of the
railroad yards at Alton today.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
IN BRIEF

sur-Tax On Incomes Attacked
The constitutionality OF the sur-tax inn
posed by the new Federal law on in
comes over $4,000 was raised in a
case docketed in the Supreme Court
by John F. Dodge and Horace E.
Dodge. Detroit automobile manufac-
turers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
siOo.OOO rIRE ~ MARTINssuae.
Fcrty-seven Horses, Two Barns And
Several Houses Burned.

Martinsburg. w. va.-Two livery
barns and two residences and their
contents. including A horses and a
large amount Of hay and grain, were
destroyed by FIRE. The loss is esti-
mated at 100000. Firemen had diff
Guilty in keeping the flames confined to
the burned buildings. The blaze start
ed In the livery barn of Henry Owens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
FAMINE sPEcTER APPEARs.
Food Prices Are Already Soaring In
Europe.

London.-Famine will stalk through
Europe in the van of war.
Prices in London for food staples
have already scared skyward. In Ger
many, Austria and Russia, where the
government has requisitioned enor-
nous supplies of food for provisioning
of its troops. the situation is acute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
AusrRIA ruRNs FRoM sERvlA.
Army Apparently on the Way To
RepeI Russia.

Nish. Servia. via Saloniki. Austria
appears for the present to have aban-
doned her aggressive campaign against
Servia in order to prepare for possible
Russian attack. The bulk of the
Austrian troops which were concen-
trated at semlin have been moved to
an unknown destination. The few
troops remaining conduct desultory
bombardment Of Belgrade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
CAR DECL ARES III
AN -INSOLENT ATTACK
Asks Russians to Rise as One Man to RepuIse
Germany international DisCOrd
Will Be Forgotten.

Hours before the appointed time for
the service a crowd Of 100000 gathered
at the scene bearing flags, banners,
portraits Of His Majesty and placards
with patriotic Inscriptions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
MINERS WILL ANAL eAMArE.
Western Federation Adopts PROPOSE
ton OF United Mineworkers.

Westerh Feceration Adopts PROPOSE
tion OF United Mineworkers.
Denver, Cola motion to amalga-
mate the Western Federation Of
Miners and the United Mineworkers
of America was adopted by the con-
vention of the federation. The motion
provides for the appointment of a
committee of three from the Western
Federation of Miners to meet like
committee from the United Minework-
ers of America. and that the joint COM
mittee shall Ak plan for the merger
Of the two and this proposal shall be
submitted to. q referendum vote of the
members.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
Nicholas, In Manifesto, Declares
Austria Addressed To servia
Claims Unacceptable For
Independent state.

st. Petersburg. Emperor Nicholas
issued a manifesto. in which His Ma
jesty outlines the events leading up to
the declaration of war by Germany,
and then says that Russia will rise
like one man and win repulse the in
solent attack of the enemy"
The text follows:
by the grace of God, we, Nicholas
H., Emperor and Autocrat of all the
Russians, King Of Poland and Grand
Duke of Finland, ETC., to all our faith
full subjects make known that Russia,
related by faith and blood to the Slav
peoples and faithful to her historical
traditions, has never regarded her
fates with indifference.
But the fraternal sentiments of the
Russian people for the Slavs have been
awakened with perfect unanimity and
extraordinary force in these last few
days when Austria Hungary knowing
ly addressed to Servia claims mac
ceptable for an Independent state.
Having paid no attention to the
pacific and consiliatory reply of the
Servian government and having reject
ed the benevolent intervention of Rus
STA, Austria Hungary made haste to
proceed to an armed attack and began
to lombard Belgrade, an open place.
Peaceful Moves In Vain.
Forced by the situation thus created
to take necessary measures of pre-
caution. we ordered the army and the
navy put on war footing, at the same
time using every efldeavor to obtain a
peaceful solution. Pourparlers were
began amid friendly relations with
Germany and her ally, Austria, for the
blood and the property of our subjects
were dear to US.
Contrary to our hopes in our good
neighborly relations of long date, and
disregarding our assurances that the
mobilization measures taken were in
pursuance of no object hostile to her,
Germany demanded their immediate
cessation. Being rebuffed in the de-
mand, Germany suddenly declared war
on Russia
To-day it is not only the protection
OF a country related to us and unjustly
attacked that must be accorded. but
we must safeguard the honor, the
dignity and the integrity of Russia and
her position among the great powers.
We believe unshakably that all our
faithful subjects will rise with unan-
unity and devotion for the defense
on Russian soil: that internal discord
will be forgotten in this threatening
hour; that the unity of the Emperor
with his people will become still more
close and that Russia, rising like one
man, will repulse the insolent attack
of the enemy.
With profound faith in the JUS
tice Of our work and with a humble
hope in Omnopitent Providence, in
prayer we call Gods blessing on Holy
Russia and her valiant troops.
(Signed) NICHOLAS"
Cheered At Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
SHE DIES OF FRIGHT,
Miss coulet Riding In Auto When il
Catches Fire.

New York Miss Claudia Goulet, an
actress. of n Sandford street Boston.
died from fright when an automobile
in which she was riding caught fire.
The police could assign no other rea-
son for her death. since her body was
unmarked. despite the fact she jumped
from the car.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
cheered At Service.

The capital spent a historic day on
Sunday. When it become known that
a special service of prayer was to be
celebrated at the Winter Palace, where
the Emperor was to show himself to
the. people, an extraordinary wave of
exultation passed over the city, testify
ing to a desire of the public to show
their loyalty and patriotism
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-08-07
AMERIcAN oFrIcEas REcALLED
Naval Men Were On Leave In
Switzerland.

Geneva. Switzerland Several Amer
lean naval officers on leave in switzer-
land were recalled on orders from
Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Fight ON Confirmation of Daniels Con-
tinues in Senate.

Washington, April 3.@The fight on
Winthrop NJ. Daniels of New Jersey,
President Wilson's nominee for the
interstate commerce commission, to-
day continues in executive session of
the senate and causes a series of
White House conferences. Senator
Hughes hurried back from New Jer-
sey to lead the fight for Mr.. Daniels.
Senators who visited the president
found him standing firm for Mr..
Daniels.
In the house-Debate on legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropria-
tion bill resumed. Unanimous con-
sent secured for night session next
Thursday to consider private pension
bills.
judiciary committee again post
Poned reeonaznendatien In the case of
Representative McDermotts who ffB-
ured in lobby investigation.
Workman's compensation biM for
government employees agreed upon by
judiciary committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
FOR Detention HOME
Speakers of Good Citizenship Leagu,
Would Protect Juveniles.

Emporia, Kan, April 3.-A state
detention home to care for fallen
women was recommended by Mrs. E.
z. Marshall Of Topeka, addressing the
annual convention of the Kansas Citi-
zens' league today.
THE white slave law recently put
on our statute books provides for the
convicted male offender" said Mrs.
Marshall. 1T gives him place OF
residence, but no mention is made OF
housing his female companion. The
place Of shelter.
These women and all fallen women
found in our cities and towns are de-
MED admission to the state industrial
school for girls. There is need OF a
home to care for these as well as to
protect public. To fill this need I would
suggest a state detention home where
teachers can be provided to teach the
inmates the proper prospective of life.
where they have gone wrong from
impulse. incarceration will give them
time to reflect. If idleness is the root
of the evil teach them industry. Above
all I should recommend that they be
given wholesome literature
Mrs. S. E. Thorpe. police matron
of Topeka, and Mrs. J. s. West also of
Topeka, spoke on the state obligations
in the care Of neglected and delin-
Quent children. Mrs. Thorpe said:
'The state is doing its share far bet
ter than the counties in the care of
sother peoples children. TWO indl1s<
trial schools are provided and both
are crowded. An asylum and or
phans' home are provided. There Is
no longer room in either. The county
must gather and care for these chill
dren and from one to three weeks
usually is necessary in investigating
and providing for charge. This pri-
mary necessitates a detention home
as an adjunct to each Juvenile court.
A few counties have made attempts
at the establishment OF such homes,
but such are reported as not satisfac-
tory In most of our cities, as in To-
peka, the jails are used for this pur-
pose. There among the cells and halls
of the wreckage Of humanity must
these small brothers and sisters of
ours be detained in our first aid
treatment for vice and poverty and
detection.
"They cannot but see and hear un-
wholesome things in such surround
ings."
Among the speakers on tonight's s
program are three candidates for gov
ernor, Governor Hodges, Arthur Cap
per, and George w. Kleihege, profess
sor in Washburn college, Topeka, and
Socialist candidate for governor.
Henry Allen. editor Wichita Beacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
MORE SHOP men.
Santa Fe Increases Force on Coast
No Promise for Topeka.

Official announcement was made in
railway circles today of an increase of
Is per cent in the working time Of
1000 mechanics Of the Santa Fe shops
in San Bernardinc, Cal. This is a
gain of one-fourth over the schedule
maintained since the first of the year
and a like gain over the present time
in the Topeka shops Of the Santa Fe
railway.
The increase in the west failed to
elicit a promise of better times from
the officials of the Santa Fe in To-
peka- 1t was stated that the forces in
rne west were increased owing to the
traffic conditions on the coast. The
Pacific country is shipping hundreds
of carloads of oranges daily and the
railroads are keeping up their equip
ment.
Il can hardly see where a change
will came to the Topeka shops before
time for moving the wheat" H. b.
Lautz, assistant to the general mana
ger, said this afternoon. This means
that the shops will work on a forty
hour basis until June.
The machine shops in Topeka ara
working forty hours q week and the
car shops forty-eight hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
As A TOKEN.
The Presbyterians Raised Salary Of
DIR. Estey, the Pastor.

In recognition of the tenth ami
versary of his pastorate in the First
Presbyterian church DIR. 8. 8. Estey's
salary was increased 5000 by the MEM
bers of the congregation at the annual
church meeting Thursday night APP
proximately $50 persons were present
at the banquet that was served prior
to the business session.
The reports showed that the church
societies were in better condition than
ever before. About $500 was contrib
uted for missions by the Women's
Missionary society. The Ladies' Aid
society contributed $1,000 to various de-
partments of the church's work. The
Sunday school offerings amounted TO
over $1,000. most of which went to
missions The c. E. society supports Il
native preacher in Korea, and several
Bible classes and the Mothers c. E.
society supports Bible women in Korea
The congregational expenses are in the
neighborhood Of $4,000, and the Offer
ings to the benevolent work of the
church amount to about s., 500. or about
two thirds as much as is spent in main-
tanning the home church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
Mexican Rebel Money--Aeeept II q Die

Progressive candidate for governor.
who was to have spoken tonight, will
be unable to attend and his place on
the program viii be filled by Dr.
Rolvix darlan. dean OF OTTAWA uni
versity. Mr.. Allen sent letter say
ing it would be impossible for him to
get here, and carrying 9 brief mes
sage to the convention. The letter will
be read tonight by Miss Helen Eacker.
secretary OF the league.
DIR. s. ]. Crum bfne of Topeka spoke
on the Conservation Of the Race
Mrs. Park Morse Of this city made an
address on the topic, Property Rights
for Married Women" and Mrs. S. b.
Graves Of Topeka conducted discus
sion of the same subject. The Ques-
ton minimum Wage and Maximum
Hours was presented by Mrs. Nan
Wilson Sperry OF Kansas City. Be-
sides speeches by candidates for gov
ernor Of Kansas, tonight's program
includes addresses by w. Y. Morgan,
editor Of the Hutchinson News. and
Mrs. Agnes L. Riddle of the Colorado
legislature. At tomorrow's session
there will be discussions along educa-
tional lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
The Location Of Federal Rs
serve Cities Is Announced.
State Of Kansas Includel n
Kansas City District.
AREA Cos, ,649 SQUARE hnH
Population Of s,sOs, sos and
035 Banks.
San Francisco Takes in An
West Of the Rockies.

Washington, April S.-Regional
hanks under the new federal system,
It is officially announced, win be lo-
Gated in Boston, New York. PhilAdel-
phia, Cleveland. Richmond. Atlanta,
Chicago, st. Louis. Minneapolis. KAA-
sas City. Dallas and San Francisco.
District No. 1, Boston. Reeervo
hank will have capital of 1891, 40
with 446 national banks a. members.
Territory included. New England
states.
District No. 2. New York Capital
$a0,6S7,61e. with Ats National and =
number of state banks, a. members
Territory, state Of New York.
District No. 8, Philadelphia Capital
$12.ss3.o13. including 500 national
hanks and several state banks Ter
ritory. New Jersey and Delaware and
all Pennsylvania east Of western
boundary Of following counties: Me-
District No. T.. Cleveland. Capital
s11,621,535, with 724 national and
several state banks. Territory, state
cf Ohio, all OF Pennsylvania lying west
Of district No. 3, the counties Of Mar
shall. Ohio, Brooke and Hancock In
West Virginia and all Kentucky east
Ut the western boundary of the fol-
lowing counties: Boone. Grant. Scott,
O, 0t
coin. Pulaski and McCreary.
District No. S, Richmond. Capital
Sc, 1921. with ATS national banks
and a number Of state banks ana trust
companies: Territory. District Of Co
Carolina and west virginia counties
not in district No. 4.
District No. s, Atlanta Capital $l.-
102.780, with 37z national banks, ETC.
Territory, Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
al TnpA ~ ~
boundary Of the following counties:
Stewart, Houston, Wayne, Humphreyo
and Perry: all Mississippi south Of the
southern boundary OF the following
Kemper. Madison. Leake and ,Nesho-
ba: all the southeastern part Of
Louisiana east Of the western bouu-
dairy of the following counties:
Peinte CouUae.- Iberyials. Assumptieh
AnH Dassrsos % Hos cA,c.so, c.patal
.s1s.151. .s35., with ess1 national bsnk1.
etc. Territory. Iowa, Wisconsin. south
Of the northern boundary Of the fol-
lowing counties: Vernon. Sauk. Cor
kee: all Of the southern peninsula Of
Michigan, viz. that part east Of Lake
Michigan:. Illinois north Of q line
forming the southern boundary Of the
following counties: Hancock. Schuy-
ler, Cass, Sangamon. Christian, Shel-
by. Cumberland and Clark; Indiana
north of line forming tho southern
boundary of the following counties:
Vigo. Clay, Owen, Monroe. Brown.
bartholomew. Jennings, Ripley and
Ohio.
3 District No. s, st. Louis. Capital.
$6.219,323. with 434 national banks,
etc. Territory. Arkansas. Missouri
east of the western boundary of the
following counties: Harrison, Davies.
Caldwell, Ray. Lafayette. johnson,
Henry. st. Clair. Cedar. Dade. Law
renee and Barry; Illinois not included
in district z. Indiana not in district z,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03

hillside. Along the bases of the hills
run the railroad tracks and in this
field the battle was fought.
Some Of the fiercest fighting took
place in the hills south of Gomez
?alacio and west of Torreon. It ragged
with great fury on the Canyon de
Huarache where the federals made
their last desperate stand and from
which they finally fled followed by a
column of Villas horsemen.
The opposing forces were about
equal in numbers. probably 10000 on
a side.
Twice the rebels took two of the
hills, only to lose them, but all the
formidable as the soldiers attacking
from all sides except the west, fight
ing from house to house, drew the cir
Gle closer about the enemy.
Fought in the Streets.
A hundred small encounters occur
sion of some favored roof but domi-
mating all was the roar and thunder
of the cannon.
Both sides used armored trains.
These with big guns mounted. would
suddenly appear around an elbow of
one of the hills, discharge a broadside
and then retire. Early in the attack
on Gomez Palacio, they happened to
venture out at the same time and a
lively exchange of shots ensued like a
0aVal engagement on ldno.
The federals made use OF huge rock
cts which were shot to a great height,
exploded in the air and let down a hail
of buckshOt.
On the fourth day Of the fight the
intense suffering from heat and thirst
was relieved by a rain thought to have
been brought on by the heavy firing.
In the course Of the battle, scouts
brought word that federal reinforce
ments from Monterey were approach
ing on the east. General Huerrera was
sent against them and later reported
that. he had sent them scurrying into
the hills. Great supplies Of food, am
munition and artillery and stores Of
cotton fell into the rebel hands by the
capture.
Results of Victory.
Juarez, April 3.-With the taking of
Torreon by the rebels, constitutional
ists now control an immense wedge
shaped portion or Mexico with the
point resting on TOrreOn, 500 miles
south of here. and top extending along
the American border from Nogales.
(Continued on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
OFFICIAL REPORT.
American Consul Confirms News OF
Fall OF TOrreOn.

Washington, April 3.-The capture
of Torreon from the federals by Villa
and his constitutionalist forces was Of
ficially reported to the state depart
ment late today by George c. Carot1-
ers. special consular agent. who ac-
companied Villa to Torreon. He said
he would forward details later.
Carothers also reported the federals
abandoned all their dead and wound
ed and fled from Torreon last night,
presumably southwark.
Instructions to hold up. under the
immigration law, any of the Mexican
refugees interned at Fort Bliss who
NAV be released under pending habeas
corpus proceedings, have been sent by
Commissioner Caminetti to immigra-
ton inspectors along the border. In
case the habeas corpus is granted the
refugees will be Immediately rearrest-
ed and their right to enter the United
States tested. Mr.. Caminetti said to-
day that the question of whether the
refugees would be deported should
they be held to have entered the
United States Illegally, has not been
taken up.
In Hot Pursuit.
Juarez. April 3.-The rebel pursuing
force this morning engaged the rear
guard of the fugitive federals at San
Pedro, 26 miles east of Torreon, killing
100 and capturing 123, according to a
report received from General Villa this
afternoon.
TampicO Is Next.
Washington, April 3.-Constitution-
alist outposts within five miles of
Tampico are preparing to attack the
city, Rear Admiral Fletcher reported
today, adding he had private advices
that the federals were preparing to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-03
WANTS TO KNOW.
Mayor Cofran Would Like to Locate .
Lost Survey.

r. L. Cofran, mayor Of Topeka, would
like to know what has become Of the
report of the social survey OF the city
made several months ago by the Rus
sell Sage Foundation.
II understood we were to have re-
ceived that report in February. Febru-
ary /, 1 believe" the mayor said this
morning. 1T is about two months
overdue now, and would like to know
what has become of that report"
At the first meeting of the city COM
in February, bill from the
Russell Sage people against the city for
$500 was allowed. The city is still
holding the money. however, and Mayor
Cofran says it will continue to hold the
money until the report IL received