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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-21

FOR SALE-IIVE STOCK.
FOR SALE-Horse that is gentle enough
for lady or children to drive; also new
buggy 2621 Clay.
FOR SALE-Young mare, city broke; q
dandy for delivery. 1922 uBhcanan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-21

WANTED-Hustling young man as agent
for good paying line of specialties.
Shawnee Speciality Co., Shawnee Bldg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
Noted Indian Goes Homo.

Agent j. E. jenkins of the Indian
agency at Navajo. Springs returned
from Denver last night. Accompany
ing him were Tsi-quid, alias Tse-ne-
gat, or known by the English name
Of Everett Hatch and the latter's
mother Ma. Old Polk Hatch was
acquitted in the federal court at Dem
yer of having murdered sheep
herder, Juan Chacon. The evidence
was entirely circumstantial and the
prosecution, never in a single instance
proved his connection with the case.
Mr.. Jenkins stated. Federal Judge
Lewis was very fair in his instruc-
tions. The accused wes on the stand
for six hours and the prosecutions
luminaries could not phaze him. 1t
was case in which a great deal Of
interest was taken owing to the prom
inence it was given in nearly all
newspapers. Many prominent persons
from all over the country were pres
ent The court room was packed
all during the trial His dying Of
consumption and the serious illness of
his mother, was "sob sister" stuff,
written by girls, Mr.. jenkins said
there was not a male reporter on the
case, he thought. Kenneth jenkins,
son of the agent arrived by auto
from Navajo Springs yesterday after
noon and took the party to the agency
this morning, leaving at 7 o'clock.
The case cost the government at least
$4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
MADI GRAs FOR sHRINERs.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 17.-Twelve
bombs fired from the top of one of
Seattle's tallest skyaerappers at mid
night tonight viii mark the close of
Shrine week, held in honor of the
forty-first imperial council meeting
of the Ancient and Arabic order,
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine.
Preceding the signal, street Mardi
Gras in which it is estimated 100000
men, women and children will be par
ticipants, will be staged, the pave
ments being given over to dancing,
serpentine and confetti throwing and
widespread merriment The evening
is in charge of the Seattle Boosters
order, the TililSums of Elttaes.
Following the Madi Gras the last of
the visiting temples will leave the city
on their special trains bound for the
expositions or for their homes. The
imperial council meeting according to
officers and delegates, was easily the
most successful in the history of the
order.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
MEAT PACK ERS HAVE
TROUBLE WITH ENGLAND

WASHINGTON, D. c., July IL
Difficulties of American meat pack
ers with Great Britain over the de
.enJion ~ ,nejr esigocs to neutral
Countries viii be taken up by the state
department in note to the British
government, it was said today.
The packers who have appealed
to the Washington government to
demand that Great Britain stop in
terefering with their cargoes consign-
Cd to neutral ports and settle for $14,-
600 900 worth Of their products now
h-'d in prize courts, continued their
conferences with the state department
officials today.
They charge the British government
with the destruction of commerce in
food products between the United
States and other countries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

pective victims under the very eyes
OF the police. The big On Tong is
reported to be on the verge of join
ing the fray, while several other pow
reful organizations are preparing for
hostilities.
With the Tongs it seems to be a
point Of honor never to cease the con-
flict unless the tally of killed and
wounded during the war is even, Thus
when attempts were made to end the
present hostilities, the Sen Sueys
would listen to no peace proposals un-
Ia they had evened up the score.
Hatehet men prowled the gloomy
streets Of Chinatown. There were
-hots in the night, hurry calls for
The patrol wagon, seufflings and sud
den death
Now the Suey Sing Tong has an
nounced that ii will not talk about
peace unless the Sen Sueys agree not
TO prosecute any Suey Sing men on
charges growing out of the war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
KICKS MADE TO
UTILITY COMMISSION

George I. Bradley and NJ. II. Ayles-
worth, Of the Coarslo public utilities
commission, accompanied by w. NJ.
Hampton, general freight agent of the
Rio Grande at Denver, arrived in the
city last night with superintendent r.
T. McGraw Of the Fourth division
in his private car Edna. The com
mission is making tour of inspec-
ton Of the road bed of the narrow
guage lines of the Grande at present.
Yesterday afternoon, General Super
intendent w. D. Lee Of the Rio Grande
Southern arrived to meet them.
Commissioners Bradley and Ayles-
worth, the latter being also attorney
for the commission, went over to Do
lores this morning with Superintend-
ent Lee in his auto railroad car, where
at o'clock this afternoon an inform
al hearing will be held in response
to a request from a number of citizens
and the Farmers Improvement asso-
citation Of Montezuma county, the lat
ter complaining against the Rio
Grande Southern road, with particular
reference to high freight rates, the
condition of the track and road bed
and unsatisfactory service in general.
This hearing no doubt, will be of
particular benefit to the citizens of
Montezuma county and surrounding
territory, in that action will thereafter
be taken to create more amicable
feeling between the road, in its equip
ment and operation and freight rates,
and its patrons.
Mr.. McGraw's private car Edna
went out on the Southern and win
pick up the party at some point en-
route and will carry them over the
narrow guage completely around the
circle to Salida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
LANSING SENDS
NOTE TO ENGLAND
The Warning Is Believed to Have Been Inspired
By The Packers Protest Against Detention
Of Thirty-one Meat Cargoes


is given to the wives Of men who
have answered their country's call
TO the colors. The American ambas-
sador's wife in this way is contribut-
ing TO the support of these needy FAM
lilies.
And Mrs. Page with typical Ameri-
can generosity, pays more than the
regulation price for the making of
the shirts.
Among Mrs. Pages assistants who
are most active and Mrs. Dunn, wife
Of the Military attache, Mrs. Train,
wife Of the naval attaehe, Mrs. Jay,
wife of the first secretary of the
American embassy and Mrs. Webb.
wife Of DR.. Webb.
The work of these American wo-
men i'll Rome is conducted without
any heralding or confusion. There
is navor any question OF funds for
Mrs. Page has arranged everything
herself, upon a most liberal basis.
Queen Helena has expressed her deep
est gratitude for the interests and
activity manifested so promptly by
the American ambassadress and her
members of the American colony.
Mrs. Page is perhaps the most
popular lady in Rome's diplomatic
society. Diplomatic circles never tire
Of relating the quickness of her
repartee. Mrs. Pages ready wit and
quiet, decisive replies are famous in
diplomatic social gatherings.
Recently at the Villa Ada where
Mrs. Page was visiting Queen Helena
the latter, first and foremost the de-
voted mother of the young Prince
Humbert. "You must see my boy"
she said to the ambassadors wife.
"Oh, yes, he is handsome boy; and
he is a god boy, but that is not ALL
A soul looks forth from my sons
yes. | want you to see him and tell
me if you do not see beautiful
soul looking back Mt you from his
eyes"
When the youthful prince of Pied
mont stood before the American am
bassadress the latter looked at the
manly little fellow before her and
said quietly, "He has his mothers
eyes.
Before the departure of the prince
and princess Won Bulow at diplo-
matte dinner, the wife of the Ger
man ambassador kept insisting up
on recounting a list of stories con-
cerning French and German afro
cities against German soldiers.
1t was while the ladies were wait
ing for the diplomats to have their
final words over their cigars. Mrs.
Page endured with well bred silence,
as long as possible, the continued and
nerve racking narration of atrocities.
Then, unable to refrain herself fur
ther, she turned to the German prin-
cess and said in softly modulated
tones; "Yes, they say the same of
others.'
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July IT,
Secretary Lansing has announced that
he sent the following warning to
England last Wednesday: "In view
of the difference which is under
stood to exist between the two gov
ernments as to the principles of law
applicable to prize court proceedings,
in cases involving American interests,
and to avoid any Misunderstanding,
as to the attitude of American re-
garding such proceedings, the United
States informs England that insofar
as the interests Of American citizens
is concerned, it will insist upon their
rights under the principles and rules
Of international law. as hitherto es-
tablished, governing neutral trade in
time OF war, without Limitation or
impairment by orders in council or any
lou HlW pun uoHuIs!SoI qsnua Isqlo
recognize the validity of prize court
proceedings under any restraint i'm
posed by British municipal law, in
derogation Of Americans. Our rights
are under international law"
The warning is believed to have
been inspired by the packers protest
against the detention of thirty -one
meat cargoes 1t also affects cot
ton.
Regardless Of its origin it is con-
sidered one Of the strongest and clear
est definitions of the American at
titude as yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

Number of new boats unknown.
The area of the countries ranged
against Germany, exclusive of Italy,
he finds to be 67OOO,O00 square kilo-
meters, with an aggregate popula-
tion of S00,000,000. Germany and
her allies on the other hand, have
a territory of 100000 square kilo-
meters. and population of 100000
600 persons.
The daily cost of the war to the
ten nations now taking part he plac-
es at 69,000,000 marks (S42, 2,250,000)
and he estimates that up to the first
Of April the total cost of the war was
4OO,OOO,O00,4 ,444 marks $4,000 0O0,-
0o0) Italy again excepted, he placed
the annual cost of such a war at $751;
O00,OOO,00O.
1t would take 6O,OOo,0OO of the
huge 1,000-mark bank notes to pay
this cost, and these notes, stacked up
one on top of the other, would make
pile 10000 feet hight, almoust four
miles. In gold this same sum
would weigh 2i,0O0,OO0 kilo-
grams (52,912,8OO pounds) whereas
the entire gold production of the en-
tire world during the past 500 years
has amounted to but 100000 kilo-
grams.
The daily war cost for the German
empire he places at 33.O00,0O0 marks
($8, 250,OOO) and only forty days of
this conflict cost as much as the
whole Franeo-Prussian war Of 1S70-71
The cost to England, exclusive Of the
colonies, is about the same. AMI three
months Of tlir war cost England
as uch as the Boer war lasting two
and one half years. France spends
a little more daily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
MRS. PAGE AIDS IN
RED CROSS WORK
By Alice Robe.


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
ROME, June 16.-(By Mail to New
York)-some of the most effective
Red Cross relief work Of Italy's war
is being conducted under the supervis-
ion of Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page
wife Of the American ambassador to
the court at Rome. In splendid
suite of the Palazza del Draga, the
ambassadorial residence, Mrs. Page
has established a temporary work
ship. Tables for cutting and sewing
have replaced the costly furniture
and here busy members Of the Ameri-
can colony meet to plan and work for
the soldiers at the front.
Mrs. Page, realizing the need of
assistance, placed herself at the dis
posal of Queen Helena soon after
Italy entered the conflict. The
American ambassadress and the Ital-
ian queen are warm personal friends
The queen replied that she would DC
most grateful for the American wo-
mems help and that she needed 2oC
shirts At once for use In her hos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
Probate Court.

The attention Of the court was oc-
cupied until late hour yesterday
in the matter OF the w. I. Darling
ton will case dispute. 1t was over the
claims of the widow of the deceased
in reference to n note for $4,000 given
her by the Deceased in 1909 and also
upon bank accounts and money ad-
yaneed amounting to S1,155.99. The
note contains the proviso payable
in case of death only" Much testi-
mony was taken Attorney Reece
McCloskey for Mrs. Darlington was
given until July 21 to file brief
in the case and Attorney B. W. Rit-
ter for the executor was given five
days in which to file his brief. At.
torney McCloskey filed his brief to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
United Press.

LONDON, July l7.--Forty thous-
and women and "a bands of music,
the greatest sufragette demonstra-
tion since the war began, paraded to
prove that the women are ready to
do their bit to help win the war.
Emmeline Pahkhurst and other
leaders interviewed Chancellor Lloyd
George and offered to do anything
the government might assign them
to either at day or night.
They are willing to work in the mu-
milton factories or factories canning
food for the army.
They carried many banners. includ-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
THAW AT
FAMOUS
RESORT.
United Press.

bulltu IEesA.
ATLANTIC CITY, July 1.-THE
whirl and gaiety of this famous re-
sort lured Harry Thaw more than the
prospect of seeing his home and his
mother at Pittsburg.
He plans to locate here for the week
and is guarded by two private de-
teetives. He is trailed by newspaper
men and has lodged in the Hotel
Dennis.
He is avoiding the crowds of pretty
women who are attempting to see him.
The number Of his room is kept sec
ret to prevent the curious from pen
ertating there.
He was forced to breakfast in his
own room to avoid the crowded din
ing room waiting TO see him.
Thaw swan in the surf today for
the first time in ten years. A news
boy discovered him and yelled out his
name. Immediately the crowds began
cheering. .
He had hired fifty-cent suit and
went out to the deep water.
Afterward he inquired about cafes
an dautoed this afternoon and will
take in the cabarets this evening.
'1'm on the water wagon, tell the
world that, may take beer or two
but no more. Pm here for rest, rec
reation and don't see why | shouldn't
have little music"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
Funeral Services.

Funeral Services.
Funeral services were held in the
chapel of the Goodman Undertaking
parlors at 1880 this morning over
the remains of the late Fred Straub,
Rev. r. s. Fairchild of the Methodist
church giving the service. The music
was by the church choir. Mrs. Straub
will take the remains tomorrow norm
ing to Earlam. Iowa for intsrneaA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
THIS is THE GREATEST WAR.

BERLIN, July I'm justification
Of the superlative adjectives that the
applied to the present war, William
Michaelis has compiled figures in
Over Land and Sea, showing just
how big the war is.
He Estimates that 21,770,000 men
stand opposed to each other-12,s2O,-
900 on the side Of the allies and s.
100000 for Germany, Austria and
Turkey. On the naval side his esti-
mates are as follows:
Allies Germany
Line ships ...............-.-113 bo
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
TWO MEN HELD IN
DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY

NEW BRITAIN, Conn, July H.
Two men of German origin, their
Names being withheld, have been ar
rested. Their rooms contained dyna-
mite.
Munition factories here and at
Hartford, working for the allies have
doubled their guards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
WEEKLY REPORT OF
N. y METAL MARKET
General

General
General business is showing decid-
ed betternent. Great encouragement
is drawn from the fact that improve
ment is felt outside Of the circles
which are profiting from war bust
ness. The steel mills are steadily
growing buster, higher prices are be
ing asked and the betterment must
radiate in all directions. All know
U'at the steel business has been cal
lli the barometer of trade. More
large war orders are in prospect.
Copper.
Copper is strong so far as the
producers are concerned as they an
ticipate a renewal Of war buying, but
second hand copper is lower in price.
spelter.
Following its recent collapse, spell
ter strengthened. The last week it
gained 4c and is at present firm at
about 22c, New York, prompt de
livery.
Lead.
Lead has gaeind in strength.
Silver.
Weakness in silver continues. In
london the market has been lifeless.
Daily operations small and interest
taken by buyers is negligible. The
Tonopah- Belmont company has over
100000 ounces stored away for
higher markets.
Average Prices, Week Ending July 7.
Silver ..-....-........-.....-............ 4s.125
Copper 1885
Lead ...........-........................... 5.75
Zinc (St. Louis) .-.--.-----.-----,,.--., 2O.6O
Yours truly,
f. C. GILBERT,
Manager Durango Plant A. S. 6 R.
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
MINERS
TAKE No
ACTION
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Coal Min
ers' executive council has adjourened
after a lengthy session without ac-
cepting the governments arbitration
offer.
They would not discuss it except to
say that they were unable to agree.
They will reconvent at Cardiff Mon
day.
Lloyd George is personally going
70 appeal to his brother miners to
return to work pending arbitration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
SUBMARINE SHELLS
CUNARDER 0RDUNA
Only Captain TayIor's Brilliant ManuoverIng Pre-
vented Orduaa from Meeting the Same
Fate As The Liner Lustania

United Press.
NEW YORK, July l7.-The Cunard
liner orduna from Liverpool, sight
ed submarine July Q, and was
chased for an hour in order to get
close enough 10 fire 3 torpedo at her.
The submarine was outdistaneed.
The submarine fired SIX shells in
effectively.
Only Captain Taylor's brilliant ma
nouyering prevented the Orduna from
receiving the same fate as the Lusi-
tania.
Next day the passengers draw up
resolutions of appreciation to be sent
to the admiralty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
FIFTY MILB TRoLLY RIDE.

LOS ANGELES, July 16-Those
visiting Elks aud ,heir families who
remained here today after the EllSs
Grand Lodge reun'o left early to-
day for a 80 milo trolley ride along
the ocean front to Newport. There
they planned to participate in fish
dinner, to be followed by trip down
Balboa bay and an automobile tour
through Oronge county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
FRISCO CHINATOWN
IN MIDST OF TONG WAR

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-Ter-
ror turks in every Chinatown on the
Pacific coast today, because of the
Tong war which is being waged in
secret, between the Suey Sings and
the Sen Sueys, The strife is espec-
tally bitter here. Gunmen couch in
every shadow, stalking their pros
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
HEAVY
DAMAGE
Relief Work Progresses
Property Loss Heavy
Thousands Homeless
United Press.

United Press.
CLEVELAND, o., July 1.-THE
floods are subsiding and the toll of
the three days of wind and rain is
five dead and many injured
There has been between five hun
dred thousand and million dollars
worth OF property damage.
Thousands are homeless, but each
city is doing its own relief work
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

pital on the first floor of the Quiri-
nal.
Calling her friends Of the Ameri-
can colony together, Mrs. Page inn
mediatcly put her working rooms into
a state of activity. Part of the work
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
U. S. HAS CONTRACT
FOR OIL FOR WAR

SAN ANTONIO, July 17.-Fuel oil
for the United States navy in case
Of war has been assured by con-
tract between the government and the
Usage Indians Of Oklahoma for the
total output Of $4,000 acres of oil
land should the country become in
volved in hostilities. Cato sellsc, In
dian commissioner characterized the
contract as the most important piece
of business he had handled since he
took office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
.SUFFRAGETTfS SHOW
LOYALTY TO ENGLAND

ing "Let the Women do the Work,
Shells Made by the Wife may Save
the Husband'e Life" Down with
Prejudice, We're not Slackers."
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
GOVERNMENT PATTERN
MAKERS ON STRIKE
United Press.

United Press.
BRIDGEPORT, July 17.-Seven-
teen pattern makers on the govern
ment's eight new submarines at the
Lake ship yards have struck.
They threatened that within week
they would tie up all the work unless
an eight hour day at AZ cents an
hour was granted.
Others cannot work unless the
strikers do.
Leaders of the machinist's union
threatening to tie up the allies con-
tracts are still comforting with the
Remington officials. They are trying
to mediate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

Alb. Adkins has observed that, from
time to time there is crusade against
about everything people want to do,
although it doesn't bluff them out
entirely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
GLOBE SIGHTS.

The only fish some men like is
beer.
A chaperon can only attain popu-
larity by neglecting her work.
1t may be said for the jurors that
they rarely take blood hounds word
for it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
S 7 OPS
SALE OF
BOOZE
United Press.

United Press.
PARIS, July 17.-General Gallleni
has forbidden the sale of intoxicants
to soldiers within Paris. The order
resulted from civilians treating them
too liberaly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
WILSON TO ATTEND
CABINET MEETING
United Press.

United Press.
CORNISH, N. H., July 17.-Presi-
dent Wilson is leaving here Sunday
or early Monday and will arrive IN
Washington on Monday in time to pre-
pare for Tuesdays cabinet meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

Some men devote their religion
largely to asking for forgiveness.
A woman feels she can afford It
If it is available on the installment
plan.
Take care Of yourself that your life
work be not largely devoted to seek
ing cure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19
FRENCH
LOSSES
78,3OO

BERLIN, July 1.-THE French lost
78,30o recently aroand Arras is the
official statement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-07-19

Yours truly,
f. C. GILBERT,
Manager Durango Plant A. S. s R.
Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The annual outing OF the Tri-City
Embroidery club viii be held tomor-
row at Fejervary park, Davenport
The ladies will 90 to the park in the
big Velie bus and spend the afternoon
in socfability,
Lucretfa Garfield tent, Daughters Of
Veterans, will meet tomorrow after
noon at ? o'clock in Swedish Olive
hall, Moline, for the regular meeting.
The Ladies of Vasa will entertain
at an ice cream sociable tomorrow ev-
ening on the lawn at 1922 Twelfth
street.
An ice cream sociabIe VIII be held
on the lawn of St PauI's church,
Twenty street and Eighth-and-
a-half avenue. Thursday evening, July
%, to which the public is invited.
Sylvan Court of Honor No. 391 will
hold the regular monthly social meet
ing at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow ey-
ening. After a short business session
there will be an informal program.
dancing and refreshments and a grab
bag will be a feature Of the evening
The affair is for members and their
friends,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
'SWIMMIN" HOLE
TO BE ENLARGED
Popularity Of Prospect Park Lake Pre-
sents Problem to Mayer and
Other Moline Officials.

Mayor M. R. Carlson and other mem
bers Of the Moline city commission
have reached an informal decision that
next fall or spring one end Of the
lake at Prospect park must be en-
larged and the bottom paved with con
crete. The part of the lake which
is reserved for those who cannot swim
has become extremely popular with
children of the city and every after
noon when the weather is favorable
the 'oie swimmiu' hole" is filed to
overlooking with Riddles
Some time ago a quantity Of sand
was dumped there and spread out to
make a level bottom. but this has now
worked down into the Shiny black mud
beneath so that the bottom is no lon
ger clean. A cement bottom would cost
only moderate sum and would last
for a long time.
The mayor stated yesterday that
later in the summer he intends to ask
the city council to take formal action
both in regard TO charging the pond
and also in connection with laying a
cement bottom.