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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-28
Year-End Grocery
andMeat Specialist
Fraser Bros.
Free Delivery
Special Sugar Offer
IL lbs. Best Granulated

IL lbs. Best Granulated
Sugar, for SOC
with a $3.50 order of other xoods)
Compound, 3 lbs. use
Fresh Oysters, per qt.. . zoe
Sliced Ham, fine quality, lib. 22t
Genuine Goldfish, Id. -. lac
Crisco, $1.OO size .e0t
Oleomargarine, best made lb.22f
Pork Chops or Roast, Id. .14f
Round Steak fancy quality,
10. .l8(
Beef Roasts (prime chuck),
Ham, Swift's Quality, one
half or whole ham, lib. ice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-28

Mr. Justice and Mrs. w. A. John
ston will give dinner party tonight
at their home in West Sixth avenue.
Their daughter. Mrs. S. j. Brandon
burg, and Mr.. Brandenburg of Oxford,
o., will be guests. Covers will be
laid for twelve.
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The fashion of sending out Christ
mas and New Years cards is more
in vogue this year than ever before.
They are designed and made up espec-
tally for the giver. They are attract
i've and have the personal note SO
much sought after and SO much
priced in a gift.
A little booklet that combines artis-
tic appearance with interest of con-
tents was sent out by Miss MART Wit
wer. The book is made up in dove
grey with a simple cover adornment
in black. 1t contains an article on
1.-The Harmony of Color" written by
Miss Witwer. On the fyleaf is writ
ten the dedication to the Ceramic Art
club, Of viii h the author is mem
Der. and to her pupils. TIE article is
cleverly written and reveals an artis-
tic sense that is true and delicate.
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The frock in the drawing was truly
picturesque. and worn by a golden
haired lassie would be irresistible. over
q little underdress of cream net with
neck trimming of applied lace. and skirt
consisting of three lace ruffles was worn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-28

Charming in it's simplicity is this
cape-coat of meritex babylamb. The
rolling collar. silk braid aigraffes
and jaunty style of coat is borrowed
from the military capes worn by
officers. The sleeves are loose and
baggy so as not to crush the delicate
tulle sleeves Of the frock. They
81 ow q f1aring cuff. A tassel-weight-
ed sash adds grace to the coat, and
the corsage Of blue flowers is . novel
addition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-28

Dermott and Miss Mary McDermott of
Winfield will be among the out-of-town
guests.
To the bridesmaid and Miss Jackson,
Miss Stewart gave beautiful pins.
friendship circle and a lovers knot. To
Mr.. Vincent she gave a scarf pin. The
bridegroom's gift to the bride was an
exquisite lsvalliere with a coral and
pearl pendant.
The brides travelling ruit will be Of
green broadclo.h, with which she will
wear a nat Of velvet.
Mr.. McDermott and his bride will
greet their friends after February 1 at
their new home, 231 Woodlawn avenue.
Topeka.
Miss Ruth Wilson will give a house
dancing party tonight at her home in
Topeka avenue, in compliment to her
guest. Miss Margaret Melick OF Zanes-
vile. Ohio. The guests will be limited
to the younger society people of Miss
Wilson's set.
The rooms of the house will be in
holiday dress. In the parlOrs there
will be smilax, with holly and mistle-
toe hung from the chandeliers. The
dining room will be in green and
fern, tied with bows of tulle. will be
the centerpiece for the table. Halls
orchestra will furnish the music, and
ices will be served all evening in the
hall.
The guest OF honor will wear a
gown of bright green crepe meteor.
trimmed with chiffon and black vel
vet. Miss Wilson's toilette will be
pale yellow satin with a cape Of gold
lace.
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The original color scheme Of this
evening gown is it's chief charm Pink
tulle over blue end grey taffeta-which
shines through softening the pink and
blending in exquisite shading-fOrmed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-28

sion of the legislature. His wife ana
two children will accompany him
when he comes to Topeka to take his
seat in the state senate
Mrs. Adams and Miss Helen Adams.
Of washington. d. c., are visiting Mrs.
Adams' eon. Mr.. Gray Adams. and Mrs..
Adams.
Bend. have returned to their home.
after spending Christmas week with
their daughters. Mrs. w. H. May and
Mrs. b. r. Titus. 49,.
Mr.. Clarence Sans. who was the
guest of his sisters. Mrs. Titus and
Mrs. May. at Christmas time. has re-
turned to his home in Garnet
Naylor. First -. +. church. Monday
q n -m-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-28
Mail Orders Given Careful
and prompt attention.

Coffee, fresh roasted, a good
drinker, Id. lac
Coffee, an elegant Santos
blend, soc value, Id. -. .23f
Tomatoes, large can, good
quality 3 for Use
Yellow Corn Meal, fresh
ground ..........6 lbs. 15f
Kraut, per ct. 80
Regal Flour, extra good
quality, 48-lb. sack -. .$1.44
Navy Beans, fancy hand :.
picked A lbs. use
Rice, Jap style, 9 lbs. -. soc
Ginger Snaps, fresh baked, lb. 81
"a lbs. Best Granulated
Sugar for 81 90
with $500 order Of other goodA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
GERMAN BAN ON ALCOHOL
Minister of Agriculture Orders Manu-
facture Decreased 40 Per Cent.

LONDON, Sept. 10
A dispatch from Rotterdam says that
the German Minister of Agriculture has
issued circular ordering the manufac-
ture of alcohol decreased 40 per cent, and
recommending that farmers conserve food
supplies by drying potatoes on large
scale.
Instructions are being given in the
country districts as TO the use of potato
meal for the manufacture of bread. The
Minister says that the cereal crop was
not as good as had been expected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

lie is the name of General Charles Roques,
who was killed by being struck by bull
let near Barbecue, and that of Captain
Raoul Ducouedc de Kergoualer, The lat
ter is n grandson of General de Montholon
and n great-grandson OF Brave" Du-
coucdic, n celebrated Breton sailor, who
commanded La Surveillance in 1893 in the
famous fight with the British ship Quebec.
General Roques had just been promoted
on the field to be general of division
when he was killed.
Twenty-one train loads of booty coll
lected on the battlefield along the Marine
valley have been brought into Paris
since Sunday. The spoils include eleven
guns, seven motor wagons. ammunition
for four mitrallcuses, three aeroplanes.
two wagons full of helmets, rifles, swords,
cartridges and commissariat equipment
and supplies.
The work Of burying German dead that
were left behind in the wake of the in
vading army, is going on rapidly. Two
thousand laborcrs were sent out from
Paris to do this work, but many sick
ened OF the gruesome task and had to
return.
Thousands of corpses lay unburied
around Neaux and in the Marne valley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
RMAN LOSSES
HEAVY; RETREAT
TO KOENIGSBERG
Russians Adopt Fabian Tao
tics, Then Take Ogensive
in E ast Poland Cam
paign.
PETROGRAD. Sept. Is.

1t was officially announced today that
Germans in lO-hour battle in East
Prussia and driven them back toward
Koenigsberg with heavy losses.
The battle took place near Goldapy
(eight miles east southeast OF Koenlgs-
berg) and was fiercely contested.
The official statement follows:
After a steady withdrawal for sew
eral days before superior forces OF
the Germans. the Russians received
heavy reinforcements and drove the
enemy back. Reforming, the foe
again took the offensive and attacked
our positions at Goldapp. They
stormed our positions with bayonet
charges In the face of 4 whitening
fire. hut were repeatedly repulsed.
Finally, after a bloody conflict that
lasted 10 hours the enemy retreated.
Our troops are In hot pursuit The
victory was due to the clever STRAIT
egy OF General Rennenkampf who
drew the enemy's troops out until
they were too weak to overcome US,
In again assuming the offensive I'm East
Prussia, first line troops were withdrawn
from the Austrian theatre of war and
sent 70 the aid OF General Rennenkampf
whose columns have been hard pressed.
II is understood here however. that these
operations are intenueu chiefly to hold
the G--1I-ns IN East Prussia in check
and prevent them being withdrawn 70
20 10 the assistance OF the Austrians.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
EIGHTY CHILDREN PERISH
AS GERMANS BURN VILLAGE
Troops Take Comrades for Foes and
Destruction Follows.
PARIS. Sept. Il


German who arrived at Basel gives an
interesting account Of how the Germans
destroyed the village OF Burzweiller in
Alsace.
A small detachment OF German soldiers
entered the village to pass the night. he
says, and compelled the inhabitants t.
give them beds
Later another detachment OF German
soldiers encamped near the VILLAGE and
did not become aware that they had com.
patriots In the village.
one OF the horses OF the camping part
had been wounded and the captain aave
the order TO end It's sufferings one OF
the soldiers shot IL. and the sentry
stationed by the first arrivals hearing
the shot, gave the alarm.
The sold ers who were asleep in the
houses jumped up In great alarm. The
hred frantically out Of the windows, b. =
lieving that French force was attack
ing them.
The Germans in the camp thought thai
a French force was inside the village and
attacked Il. They entered the village
hrins on their own comrades apa after-
ward set the village on IRE. ~
Et-'t7 - hsFen ssEe burns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
GOVERNMENT RULES FOR
NEUTRALITY OF WIRELESS,
Official Messages to Have PreceG
ence-No Private Code Dispatches


WASHINGTON. Sept. l5-The Nav
Department has issued supplemental
structions to Lieutenant Felix Y. Gyga
in charge Of the Tuckertou. ~ j.. wir,
less station. to be observed in maintain
Ing the strict neptrality of the Unite,
states In the operation of that sation
during he European war. The new pro-
visions are as follows:
Official radograms from officials OF the
United States Government or from Off
cials of foreign Governments on otficia,
lstate) business will have priority over
all other messages and will be forwarded
III the order OF their receipt.
All Commercial or private radiograms
must he limited to Is words. including
the address md signature. and such radio
grams must he in plain language. No
code uI cipher messages for this class o.
radiograms will be received
Rado-rams involving press dispatchcs
will not be in any way different from
commercial or private radiograms
All rndiograms will only be accepted at
the scnders' risk. and there can be no
guarantee of their delivery in foreign
points.
All addresses must be In plain language
and must consist OF at least four word
and All radio grams must be accompanied
by a signature OF at least two words.
All messages must be in the form Of
radiograms and shall apply the cable
word count without min mum. and shall
not be transmitted unless fully PREPAID.
No messages will be transmitted or de-
livcrcd until they have been first para
phrased by the censors as may be nee
essary to insure their neutral character
The station charges of the Tuckerton
station will BE- - cents word, cable
count without a minimum charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
BERLIN DTSTRUSTS
WAR OFFICE DENIAL
OF ALLIES VICTORY
Crowds Gather on Street,
Demanding the Truth
Whispers of Socialist Un.
rising in Interior of Ger.
many.
LONDON ca,


i'oNDoN, Sept. Is.
Gloom preVoils throughout GERMANY In
spite of the German War On1co,a ,.,'
tbot ,bo ,nvosion or t,so "e''a'
U N'"'eo mas been
ehecKsd' according to dispatches received
here. Excitement over reports or n.
man defeats persis, mn, t., t,..,,.- e''
80 II" peopls
"o '"i's' es"'"'s VII the Streets demand.
ing to Know the truth In Munich nev..
paper offices are besieged.
Ad,,;sos from, Rorii,, ,,,,,,. .,
-, 'Oi'''' Iepulses al
some points Owing 10 the preponderancs
of the alles forces, but declares that tho..
nj the most are but martial victor,o. -
,t,aortn, ,h, r-o,,,r., c.....s. VS. Ho'
man advance.
IL ueclaFes that the pattle IN France was
without decision up I'll Monday night
The Government Ia making n,,h,,o
some of the losses and the newsnsror. O.iv
carrying only Il small percentape NJ 80
the official lists There is declared IN ha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
GERMAN TROOPS
quit BRUSSELS
10 JOIN BATTLE
Belgian's Force Invaders to
E acuate Many Cities.
ka;ser's Army Suffered
Great Losses During Re-
treat.
ANTWERP. Sept. Is.

ANTWERP. Sept. Is
BRUSSELS has been evacuated by the
German troops.
Alost has also been freed of the
Kalser's forces and from various other
cities and towns held by the Germans
come reports of the rapid withdrawal OF
the invading forces, who are rushing to
Join the main German army, who nave
been pushed back to line extending
north of Louvan to Malincs,
The 10000 troops which occupied Alost.
about 20 miles east OF Brussels. Joined the
great force which occupied the Belgian
capital, under the command Of General
Won Der Goltz, and the combined army
has taken up a position in the vicinity
of Louva,n.
The energetic advance of the Belgian
troops will. in all probability allow them
to reoceupy Brussels in day or so.
The evacuation OF Brussels and all OF
the other towns and cites to the north
and west of the capital was the outcome
of four-day battle. the extent and re-
suit of which was withheld by the Bel
Etum Government until today.
The extent of the Belgian victory over
the Germans was 50 great and tts effect
on the fortunes of the Germans in
France so direct that the campaign here
is entitled to be given consideration as
nearly equal in military Importance to
those in France and on the Russian-
German border
The German army Of boys and old men,
on whom was placed the task OF guard
ing the German lines Of communication
through Belgium, we're reinforced by
marines. but they failed TO hold the
Be,giaus.
After four-day battle in which the
Germans slowly gave ground, they eyacu-
ated Brussels. General Won Der Gotz.
the German Military Governor OF that
'Giit,ty, tssaad a proclamation. informing the
people Of the evacuation. thanking them
for their peaceful attitude during the
occupation and warning them against
hostile acts agatns; the rctreatins
Germans.
The Belgian military officials attribute
the German retreat to the necessity OF
covering the retreat OF their other
armies in France through the Belgian
and German Luxembourg and by way Of
Metz.
The German losses in the last four days
are estimated at not less than 1000 killed
and wounded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
SOCIALISTS HANpIcAP LEWIS

HAGERSTOWN Md. Sept l5-By the
nom'nation OF II. Clifford Wright. a rail-
road man. OF Brunswi X. as their Sixth
District candidate for Congress Socialists
nave put another handicap on Representa-
tive David ]. Lewis campaign for re-
election.
hr. Lewis who Is a Democrat got a
great many votes In Brunswick. one OF
the railroad centres Of tha state. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
ITALY, ON BRINK
OF VAR, PREPARED
FOR EYENTUALITIES
Army Is Ready, Fleet Mo-
bilized and Coaled-Rad-
icals Clamor for Entrance
Into Conflict.
Rome, Sept Is.

Rome, Sept. Is.
Domestic politics and foreign d plomayy
are eXcrting tremendous pressure agairs,
the Italian Government in the present
war crisis of Europe, some groups re-
manding war and others insisting upon
neutrality and peace
The committee of direction of the Radl-
ca. party. at a meeting attended by mem
bers of Parliament, has adopted resou-
ton calling on the Government Ito con-
slider whether the grave but incvit-b h
task is not imposed to change from neu-
tralitv 10 active participation in the con-
EIct'
This resolution is highly significant at
this time. and aroused high interest in all
quarters today.
In its preamble. the resolution declares
that Italy'S interests in the Adrlatic must
be safeguarded, and that Italy should co..
operate 10 prevent the war from being
settled in Il manner that viii determine
the predominance Of military tendencies
-AcCol ding 10 the Giornale d Italia. which
has been lukewarm toward the allies
there arc three groups now playing the
main roles In internal political affairs The
first OF these, represented by the Govern
nent and supported by majority OF the
Constitu.!oualist party, is favorable TO
neutrality until the interests OF the Coun-
try are in danger. but meanwhile iavors
strengthening the army.
Tho second group is represented by
some Constitutioualis's and several form
er Cabinet members, including former
Premier LuZZati and Socialists who favor
neutrality 10 the end Of the war. the pre-
serving of economic energies of the cOun-
try and tn" maintenance by the Govern
ment OF It's own System Of foreign policy,
The third group consists OF reGormers,
moderate Socialists, members Of the mill
''aTy CLIQUE, radicals republicans and ma
i.9na.ists, VINO favor the abandonment OF
ANNr@htS IN order 70 'ehllZe the o!d as
p'ra,'"ns 10 Fedesm t!e IIahan provinces
Oh tas AuFlal!c H'IoFa' sun UNHe' foreign
..4n, .,, D.. .s,....,.., ..--,,
me press y uiFt"eu' some OF 'ht papers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
TROPHIES FROM THE MARINE
DELIGHT PARIS CROWDS
81 Full Trains of War Material Rep
resents Half of Booty.

PARIS, Sept u.
Since Saturday besides a continuous
stream OF taxis, motor wagons, private
automobiles and properly equipped motor
ambulances conveying wounded to the
hospitals, Parisians have witnessed the
constant arrival Of German war material
captured at the battle of the Marne.
Twenty-one full trains Of such booty al
ready have reached Paris. and this is
said to represent barely half the total
amount.
1t is estimated that 60 cannon, 80 mi
trailleuses, 40 ammunition wagons and
three acroplanes have already arrived.
EXultant roars rise from tho crowds who
for hours await the passing of tho nu-
merous patches of German prisoners ira
versing the city on their way to the
western concentration camps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast

For Philadelphia and vicinity: Generally
fair tonight and Wednesday; not much
change in temperature; moderate winds,
mostly northeast. For further details, see
nnrn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
DYING SAILOR "A CUsEs
Identifies Man He Says Stabbed Him
on Board Tramp Steamship.

With a deep knife wound In his throat,
KRutz Rokarc % years old Norweg glan
sailor vino vas stabbed today on board
the tramp steamship Fem AT Green wich
Point Is dying IN ST. Agnes Hospital.
His alleged assalant Ayisto Andrea q
years old, is locked up in the Fourth
street and Snyder avenue police station,
The police sa" the men fought over which
should take the watch
According 10 a statement made By the
diving man, It was Andrea's turn to 90
on watch The two argued. Blows fol-
lowed hot words and then Andrea Is al
Iced 10 have plunged a knife into
Rokane's throat.
Other sailors hearing the struggle
rushed 70 the scene as the wounded man
sank 10 deck. Andrea dashed down the
saug-plank 20 shore.
Mounted Patrolmsn Holland saw And
rea running from the boat and gave
chase, He captured the man and took
him back 70 the steamship, where he was
accused by Rokane.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

The eastern area of high barometer has
remained nearly stationary during the
last "A hours, but has decreased slightly
most districts under its influence. vim no
decided change In temperature. Showers
and thunderstorms have continued I'm the
central and upper Mississippi valley and
the western portion OF the Lake region.
ana have caused a moderate decrease in
temperature, while In the northern pIains
states and the Rocky Mountain and
plateau districts there has been decided
rise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
JAMES F. GALLEN
per Bag Man afacturer and Former
Member of School Board.

per Bag Man Ntacturer ana Former
Member of School Board.
James F. Ga.len, 2j35 Brown street,
per bag manufacturer, a former mem
Of the school Board and stanch
moerat died from peritonltis at St
seph's Hospital, He had been in for
week and failed to survive an opera
IN.
SIR. Gallen was senior partner OF
mes Gallen & Son. He had been
dent OF the St Vincent de Paul So
and Of the jefferson Club and also
executive positions in several
ding and loan associations. He be-
"a 70 tho Knights OF Columbus
wife. TWO daughters. Mrs. William
and Miss Mary fallen, and two
WNlisw Gallenl for many years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-14
a Problem for Moralisfs
m WO ARMENIAN boys in Waterto

Two ARMENIAN boys in WATERFOWL. Mass, inheriung
centures-old hatred Of Mohammedan Turks in fit
frenzy killed Turk who had spit the Cross the sacred
emblem of their religion.
One of these lads home and confessed the crime to
his father and mother worthy pair enjoying the respect of
community The mother her heart flooded with mother
love- shield her and get him OF the laws
But the father overrung her agonxed appeals took
him the police.
Il don't if he is only son." he said my boy
killed man he will have die for it. had planned
educate him; give him the best training that
could afford but now would have him in my house
Did that father do right? Under similar circumstances
would you have surrendered to usce9 In mag
put yourself in this fathers place and consider how
you would have acted
In time general ordered his shot because the
youth had fallen asleep picket duty But
campaign had ended he brokenhearted resigned
Do society at large to our own flesh
and blood?
WHAT is YOUR JUDGMENT UPON THE ACT OF
THAT ARMENIAN FATHER?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-14
Elect Criffiths to Council

TN THE opinion of The Star the city council can do no
better than to elect Austin T. Grifiiths as councilman
to succeed John q. PIERCE. resigned
Had Griffhs been less conscientious IN his ideals oil
public duty he could remained in the council although
a candidate for mayor and would be. like A. Goddard
a member OF that body today.
Reelected a year ago threeyear term by large
majority Gfiths the stamp of the peoples approval
for continued council His record is that OF
hard-workins conscientious legislator He is the type OF
man Seattle i'll afford lose from the council Had
Seattle in the it would probably have
voted keep Ghs from esigning his seat in the council
last December
The council WILL is usual when vacancy exists. be
restored candidates for the appointment There
will be the quota OF defeated candidates number OF has
beens and not a few woud-he city dads.
The Star almost reel off the names OF all OF those
who will be suggested for the appointment Only occasional
~ does a appear in such cases
Knowing the calbe and the qualification OF the general
aspirants for the couneimanc vacated by Mr.
PIERCE The unhesitatingly the opinion that Austin
E. Grfiths head and shoulders above any of them
of them.
He is furthermore. equipped with first hand knowledge
affairs right this by Of his previous
councilmanic experience. and the council do no
greater service the city, ITSELF in this regard than
to elect Griffiths unanimously