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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

This League-to- Enforce-Peace idea
that has been formally launched with
ex-President Taft at the helm appears
to be working along the right lines,
but 1t can become effective only If a
preponderant majority,or force of the
major nations of the world subscribe
to it. And the rub will come in get
ting their signatures to the compact
But there are huge difficulties in the
road of any kind Of a world-peace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

1t would alsoe appear that our new
policy towards the Mexicon situation
is rather leisurely in it's progress to
assuming a definite and decisive form.
Matters appear to be running along in
Mexico in the same old way, and if
the leaders of the several military fac
tions there are concerned in an effort
to get together they are proceeding
about this business in an unusual way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

Topeka has enjoyed an average of
a half-inch of rain a day for the past
81 days. And this, it would seem no
more than reasonable to urge, is rain
a-plenty for a week or SO. But there
is no way of stopping it If more wants
IN fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

Incidentally, this is also a mighty
poor season for the professional rain
makers, those funny fellows who send
bombs into the skies with small bal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

William Waldorf Astor, one of the
few expatriated Americans who ap-
pears to be proud of that fact, con-
tinues TO labor diligently for a Brit
ish title. He has just contributed
100000 to the English Red Cross
funds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

When one is in Rome, etc. Many
of the German residents of England
have Joined in a protest against the
"barbarous acts of the German gov
eminent in the conduct of the war"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

Nor does there appear to be much
more danger of the fish in Kansas go
ing thirsty this summer as they have
questionable in the mast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

Financing the Great War appears to
be the easiest feature of its conduct
and maintenance. Great Britain Is
about to float another war loan total
ing $780, 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

And the European belligerents and
their newspapers seem to be treating
Mr.. Bryan's suggestions for bringing
the war to an end with a silence that
must be painful to the Nebraskan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19
On the Spur
of the Moment

The OfficeSeeker.
1 am the officeseeker,
1 flatter and 1 smirk,
1 want a soft position;
1 do not like to work.
I've done naught for my country,
L never went to war;
But it owes me q living,
That's what a country's for.
1t matters not what party
Wins out and takes the game;
] think that I'm entitled
To some job, just the same.
I'm always in the forefront.
And that's the bet that's BEST:
OF course there may be others,
But I'm the champion pest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19
From Other Pens
ALASKAN CHANCES.

1t is we'll to sound note of warning
to the overenthusiastic, who, now that
work is reported to be plentiful in
Alaska, are planning to join the rush
to that golden land. The proposed
government railroad will give employ
ment to large numbers, but probably
to but small fraction of those VINO
will seek labor. Work will not be
plentiful, gold does not cover the
earth, nor lie around IN every gulch,
d many dreamers picture. The man
who goes there prepared to suffer Sc
vereSt hardShipS, to labor diligently
and faithfully. early and late, who car
rieS with him a determination to play
the game on the square with himselt
and his new country of promise, VINO
abides by that determination through
veal and woe, will be well repaid. 1t
takes a strong man to do all these
things. To him Alaska becl1ons. but
to the weak1ing or the gutter, it turns
a cold shoulder-Cleveland Press.
CHINA'S EXPERIENCE.
1--WE are ashamed and Inundated.
but our weakness invited insult.
These words, frankly spoken by Presi-
dent Yuan Shi Kai of China. are re-
specially submitted for the considera-
ton of Mr.. Bryan, Mr. Daniels and
other gentlemen who believe that pa
tiona1 honor and territorial integrity
need only the protection of a clear
conscience and a kindly smile for the
world. China knows by experience
the folly of unpreparedness. 1t has
put the pacifist policy to a test. and
offers to the world the warning of
it's own sad case. When man with
out a gun has been done to death oy
rogues, it is doubtless consoling to re-
call his clear conscience and his kind
ly smile, but the recollection does not
make him any less a corpse. Pre-
paredness for defense might preserve
the conscience and the smile for
longer and more useful functioring.-
Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Stata journal is a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full DAY
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization. for the exclusive AFTERNOON
publication In Topeka
The news In received In The State Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
posa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19
Uncle Abner.

Uncle Abner.
Miss Amy Pringle says a show amt
any good unless it kin make her cry,
and any show that kin squeeze a tear
out of an old veteran like Amy, who
has been engaged nineteen times, is
certainly some show.
Many Teller thinks he is in love,
but it is only because he has sausage
and buckwheat cakes for breakfast
and his digestion is poor.
There amt any spot in the road
where any old Teller who voted for
Sam Tilden can't tell you all that is
worth knowing about the political
situation, whether it is true or not.
Doc Hanks of our town guarantees
to extract teeth without pain-that is,
without any pain to himself.
Purity soon there will be a different
brand of cut plug tobacker fer every
fellow that smokes.
1t may be necessary some day to
call a special session of congress to
amend the ten commandments and the
amendment will probably get a few
votes at that
1t is gettin' so that bell ringers don't
draw very well anywhere exceptin' on
tn kerosene circuit and tn time was
when bell ringin' was the highest form
of theatrical entertainment.
There hasn't been a man arrested
for speedin' with a bicycle for twenty
years and the police court used to be
full of 'em.
The main difference between 1iv-
cry stable and a garage is that fell
Ter used to be able to stand off liv-
cry stable Teller once in a while.
Next to playin' a bass drum with a
minstrel show band, the hardest job
L know is tryin' to run a metrOpoli-
tan newspaper in a jerkwater town.
Men in other professions have perk-
ed up a bit, but you never see book
agent without a shiny frock coat and
a string necktie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19
Hand 1t to Him.

Hand 1t to Him.
When the day is dark and gloomy, and
affairs are going wrong,
And there hasn't been a smile all
day and joys beneath the ban,
When your rheumatic is humpin' and
your taxes have come due;
When your candidates defeated and
you're hoppin' mad cl r
through,
You still have one cOnSolatiOn-you
can slam the weather man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19

An Ode to the Sultan of Turkey.
For he is jolly good fellow,
He is a jolly good fellow,
He is a jolly good fellow
Which nobdy will-admit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-19
Evening Chat

BY RUTH CAMERON.

COR watch the things you gave your
life to broken,
And stoop and build 'em up again
with worn out TOOLS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

Messengers afoot. awheel and In wag-
ons. bearing. mysterious parcels Of vary
ing sizes, stormed the Gayety Theater
yesterday. For time there was mystery
about the place. but Harry Jarboe. man
ager Of the Ninth street house. lifted the
veil. It was the birthday Of Miss Evelyn
Ferris, the charming ingenue whose work
with 1.-The Tourists has attracted much
attention. Although far from home, her
natal day was well remembered by
friends and admirers here and back
home"
With frankness, Miss Ferris confesses
that it's her I'D birthday. Furthermore.
she confesses that this Is her eighth year
before the footlights.
Il always have been crazy about the
stage" she said. "and It is a wonder I
didn't start sooner than did. I began
work when was IA, in Detroit. I was
employed by an art school as model 1t
was excellent training, and the following
year I secured my first engagement.
starting in a singing and dancing act in
vaudeville"
Miss Ferris was born in Cleveland.
where she received her early education,
her family moving to Detroit when she
was II years old. Even as a tot her tai
ents were noticeable. She was always
selected by her teachers to take the lead
ing part in children's plays and musicales.
Dancing seemed to come naturally. and
she could always sing song after hear
ing 1t once.
THE Tourists" IL an excellent vehicle
for Miss Ferris talents. over1ewing. as
1t does, with song and dance and those
who have followed her career closely de-
clare that she is at her best in her pres
emit role
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
PANAMA WORKERS Will
settle in MARYLAND
Fifty Families VIII Colonize on 1000
acre Tract at Waldorf.
Charles County.

J. H. Stevenson. secretary Of the
Canal Zone Colony Club. which is to
bring fifty families from Panama to
settle on 1000 acres Of land in Charles
County. Nd. is in Washington confer
ring with officials of the American
Civic Association with respect to the
project.
THE members Of the Colony Club"
said Mr.. Stevenson yesterday. are all
American citizens who have been en-
ployed by the United States govern
ment as skilled workmen in various
occupations in the construction and
maintenance of the Panama Canal
During the next year or two these
men will from month to month be
terminating their work on the canal
and will come direct to their homes
near Waldorf. in Charles County.
Meantime they have contracted With
the Farms Company to proceed with
their improvements. including the
building of all their community roads,
the clearing of land. the planting of
soil. improving of crops on the cleared
areas. and other preliminary work.
Members Of the club. acting through
an inspection committee, under escort
Of the Southern Settlement and De-
velopment Organization, made an ex-
tensive and thorough investigation in
May. 1914. Of colony lands in the
South. The committee recommended
the lands at Waldorf as combining to
the greatest advantage the essentials
OF healthfulness, favorable climate.
quality Of soil. water supply. good
roads. convenience to cities, adequate
nrkets. and transportation facilities.
The immense tract Is to be marked of
into 100 divisions Of forty acres
each"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
GOLE,JEWSKI EXPLAINS
RETREAT Of RUSSIANS
Military Attache Says Slavs' Position
Is About What We
Expected"

In a statement last night on the mill
itary situation presented by the Rus
SLAMS before the invading German
army, Col. Nicolai Golejewski. military
attache of the Russian Embassy. said:
THE chief feature In the retreat OF
the Russian armies which seems 10
puzzle the public Is what our enemies
are only too eager to describe as the
fall Of several Of our fortresses. This
is somewhat surprising as IL there Ia
one lesson which can already. at this
hour, be drawn from the chaotic sea
of new factors which this war has
brought into being. II Is the fact of the
inability of the now existing fortresses
to Withstand the hre Of modern siege
artillery.
This being a fact the only logical
conclusion is not to leave ones troops
to be slaughtered in a fortress. AT
their best fortresses are meant to de-
lay. Once they do not delay they are
worse than useless because they
weaken the field army by the number
of their garrisons and the larger they
are the more detrimental their in
fluence is.
"As I said before the positive fact
that up to date fortresses are no match
for modern artillery and that the ar
tillerymen have (probably tempo
rarily) outdistanced the engineers in
their eternal competition of devising
means of attack and defense was posi-
lively demonstrated only with the be-
ginning Of this war by the example of
Liege and Namur. Nevertheless the
idea that such would be the case in a
future war has long ago been con-
sidered by the general stats of Euro
pean armies.
$50 much SO that in Russia a few
years before the war plans of the
dismantlement Of nearly all Of our
western fortresses had been under
consideration. But with these new
ideas daily gaining ground and with
the wholly unexpected attack on the
Teutonic powers on the allies, most of
our western fortresses had been partly
delayed in completion. partly not kept
up to date.
rAs to the general situation the
gain Of our enemy brings us to about
where we expected to start in a war
of that kind, with one whole year of
losses and exhaustion against the CEN
trail powers"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
Dr.. H. I. E. JOHNSON HoNoRED
washington Man Chosen Vice Preai-
dent Of Medical ConSrean.

Pan-American cooperation was the
dominant note struck at the seventh
Pan-American Medical Congress- held re-
Gently at San Francisco, according to DR..
H. L. E. johnson. Of this city. who has
just returned from the convention.
DR.. johnson was elected first vice pres
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

There is no capital punishment in 1ta,y
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
Values g1 . $22.5o

Your last chance. men. to share
in this sensational offering. Just the
thing for autumn and early winter
wear. Included are patch pocket, soft
roll lapels in extreme English. also
conservative. models.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

the racing cars to compete here 10 the
cooperative meet. In which the drivers
Of cars. besides contesting for special
cash prizes. share Ia the gate receipts,
winners and losers ~ we'll
Passes 70 the meet are rare. a. every
effort II being made to make the meet
success. 90 the drivers Of all contest
ing cars win receive financial support 10
repfy them for the expenSe of bringing
their cars here and the wear and tear en-
their cars in the confess
The American Auto Racing Association.
Inc. conduct y lie uaeee proposes hosd-
ing races regularly he1o On an holtdaya
in order that The Wss1ington public nay
and quality 4 en- v1ll surely furnish
RAJ 1psed entepe6o1u1uG 3o6rseee ~
ID g - 6e3DelE = - :.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
complete Change Seen
in GERMANY'S ATTITUDE
officials Believe Conferrins Of Great
er Powers on Bernstorf Will
Hasten Settlement.

The conviction that the submarine issue
with Germany 10 very near . complete
adjustment was strengthened here yes
J terday with the receipt Of unofficial 70
ports from Berlin that Count Won Bern
storfY, the German Ambassador, will b
given broad discretionary powers in deal
ing with the United States on this sub
ject.
Though the ambassador himself has not
yet received his instructions. the word
| from Berlin il regarded as authoritative.
In view Of the fact that the ambassador
has for a long time been in favor Of con-
ceding much OF the position Of the United
States. officials here feel that satisfac-
tory outcome Is assured II he IL given
liberal authorization by Berlin in nego-
tiating with the United States.
The press dispatches from Berlin seem.
y the opinion Of close observers here. to
indicate clearly that the Berlin govern
ment has undergone a complete, change
Of attitude on the submarine question.
It Ii not doubted here that Admiral Won
Tirpitz really has been eliminated from
control OF the admiralty policy. and this
Ii regarded as the strongest possible
proof that the German government has
decided on a complete change Of attitude
regarding the submarine campaign. It IL
considered only natural, however. that
the German government should desire
to have the change made known In Ger
many only gradually.
Yesterdays furry over peace. caused by
the visit Of Cardinal Gibbons to the
White House, to present q message on
peace from Pope Benedict, has partly
subsidized. This was chiefly due to the
realization that the President il deter
mined that he shall not be used to fur
Their the ends Of any group Of the bellig-
erents and will initiate no pface move
until satisfied that any such advances
would be equally acceptable to both
sides.
Berlin (via Amsterdam). Sept. s.
Belief that the negotiations between
Germany and America over submarine
warfare will not terminate until sew
era1 more diplomatic notes have been
exchanged is general here today. Semi
official reports that Count Won Bern
storn has been instructed to suggest
to the American government that
claims for compensation resulting from
loss of life in the destruction Of the
Lusitania and Arabic be submitted
to The Hague tribunal served to
strengthen this belief.
LONDON, sept. 1.-The Pail Mall
Gazette warns the United States today
that hopes Of peace at present cannot
be fulfilled. Initiating that the allies
are firm in their termination to van
quish Germany SO that 1t may never
again threaten the peace of Europe.
Germany is trying to pave the way
to peace by protesting the abandon
ment Of piracy" 1t says, but 1t Is
desirable that America should thor
oughly realize how absolute and i'm
movable is the allies view that a fu-
ture peace which means a mere cessa-
ton of hostilities offers no attraction"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

That the Labor Day automobile racing
on Benning track vial be the banner
racing event Is eyinced by the large NUM-
Der Of entries received for the Benning
a large number Of the highest powered
rScinf automobiles will Be seen IN action.
There cars are larger and more powerful
than the car5 now performing % we'll
fnoWn tracks. the reAson Of this bcssis
that the racing cars OF tne past year
have Deen counnsd 70 the ~ clano. viz:
when the cubic contents Of The four
cylinders do not exceed 800 cubic inches.
such a. the Mercer bore -. stroke
Is he Labor Day races q Delning
t11ek To 81 th6 enxe entered 49, ~
es5sisSaiiy hzes yl1ese 49, -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

Montgomery. convicted of the murder
of John Barrett, of Palatine, lived In
hope in the death house until the last
moment. A telephone call to Father
Cashin. chaplain of the prison. caused
an appeal to be made to Gov. whitman
at midnight to give the doomed man Q
reprieve. The effort was unavailing.
Beside Roach the men executed were
Antonio Salemme. of Monroe County;
William Perry, of New York: Pasquale
Vendette. of Kings County, and Thomas
Harpey, of Kings County.
The first to die was Salemme. He
was electrocuted few minutes after
o'clock and the fifth man was dead
shortly after o'clock.
Three contacts of the current were
necessary to kill Salemme, and the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

same was true Of Vandette, the second
man. Roach was third. and he DELAYED
MS execution long enough to make a
maj statement that he was Innocent
Harpey was next and Perry was the
last to die.
After an investigation II was found
mat Deputy Sheriff e. p. vanwfe. of
Cana3oharie, sent the telephone mes
sage to Father Cashin. It asked that
Roach be induced to confess. Van VIE
made trip to Albany to see the gov
ernor. and the prison officisIs aIso
communicated with the executive, but
interfere. "
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
Wilson Increases Public Lands.

The President has restored 80, 900 acres
of land to the public domain In Riverside
and San Diego counties, Cal. by elimi-
mating 1t from the Cleveland national
forest on the recommendation Of secre-
tary Franklin X. Lane. Secretary Lane
recently opened to entry under the en-
larged homestead act. effective October
II, more than 100000 acres of land in
the Bellefourche land district. 8. Oak.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

ident of the oranization and president OF
the International executive commission,
which viii sit as jury to decide questions
arising prior to the congress to be held
in 1913 in Buenos Ayres, Argentina.
The delegates presented a silver vase
to Mrs. johnson. who speaks Spanish and
French 1uently. Following the conven-
ton. the delegates were taken as the
guests Of the government and under
leadership of DR.. johnson on trip to
Coast cities. San Diego Exposition. Grand
Canyon. Yosemite and the land OF the
giant seaueia trees.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04

CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE, 1880 to II Pm
MAT PRICES: LOCO SEATS, loe; EVE. PRICES lse AND Sc
SPECIAL CARE GIVEN TO LADIES AND CHILDREN.
EXTRA SUNDAY CONCERT. DOORS OPEN 2:4s TO 1880
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
OPEN UNTIL z M. MONDAY
What You Want---When You
Need It---At a Bargain Price.

That last chapter IN the Perkins QoangoH Sale The Winter
weights have been placed ose Conservative and Staple lines which
Overland the novelties which could not be
eHd They all figure unusual t the tremendous reducions
for is hot when vacate this
But eonirwhat opportunities when the need Of
hnand don't forget the welnown exclusive character of the Per-
kms stoka compared with the special prices
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-04
FIVE SLAYERS DIE
In CHAIR In HOUR
Executioner at Sing Sing Makes Quick
Time-One Murderer Pro-
tests Innocence.

ossing. n. Y. Sept. S.-Five muir
ierers, in the early dawn of today.
we're lput to death in the electric chair
At Sing Sing prison. The wholesale
.lectrocutior was put through in quick
lime and was without especial Incl
lent.
One of the men, Lewis Roach. of
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