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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
SEEKING A HOME
Kansas Society Has 4 Bright
Tots to Give Away.
Officers Want Some One to
Take Them All.

Four bright and attractive children.
ranging in age from eighteen months
to eight years, are in Topeka without
a home Tho tots, by order of the
juvenile court in the county from
which they We're brought to Topeka,
were taken from their parents, who
are separated. Neither the father nor
the mother apparently was able to
care for the youngsters as the court
believed they should be cared for. So
they were turned over to the Kansas
Children's Home society.
Several persons have ask ed to be al
flowed to take one OF the children, not
being particular which one they were
given. Superintendent D. S. Shirk
has refused however, to scatter them
over the state. He is making an eff
fort to secure a home where all will
be taken. He IS willing, however, that
they be taken in two pairs, providing
homes can be found for all OF them in
the same town.
eight years of age, while the Youngest,
eighteen months, is also a boy. The
other two are girls, the older, six, and
the other, four years of age.
During the first twenty days of the
month, eleven children were received
for placement in homes by the society.
With the exception of the four, homes
have been found for all of them.
A number of improvements have
recently been made at the receiving
home of the society. A new sleeping
porch has been built, the rooms have
been redecorated, new furniture has
been added and various minor re-
pairs made on the building. New lace
curtains for the perlor of the home
will be furnished by the Sunday school
class of the Westminster Presbyterian
oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

News that Bulgaria is about to join
forces with the Teutonic allies is what
might have been expected. 1t border
ed on the impossible that the Balkan
states could hang together in the war,
either as neutrals or all fighting to-
gether on the same side of the fence.
And if Bulgaria does side with Ger
many, Austria and Turkey, it is likely
that Rumania and Greece will cast
their lot with the Allies, and there will
probably be a lot of mitigating among
the Balkans on their own account.
They have plenty of old scores to settle
with each other that are not germane
to the purposes of either of the parties
TO the major European conflict.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
MORE JOY RIDING
Overton Discovers Lost Car Was Used
by MIXED" Party.

Evidence that they will have to
combat another epidemic of borrow
ing autos for joyrides, was furnished
the police and sheriff's force when an
auto belonging to E. L. Overton was
taken from the street in front of the
alter Thursday evening. This morning
the machine was found where it had
been abandoned at Twelfth and BoS-
we'll avenue. Overton located the car
himself.
Recently there has been but few
similar incidents. Several weeks ago
a gang of five young men were ar
rested and prosecuted on similar
charges, breaking up the practice for
awhile. A man living near the place
where Overtons car was found told
the sheriff's force that the machine
had been abandoned the night before
by a party of young men and women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
BROWNE WAS FOOLED
Horton Editor Found in Topeka What
He Wanted i'll New York.

Charles H. Browne, proprietor of
the Horton Headlight Commercial,
was in Topeka Thursday comforting
with Rock Island railroad officials.
The Horton Commercial club dele
gated Browne to attempt to induce the
Rock Island to prave in front of its
depot at Horton.
Browne was disappointed with his
success. He had hoped that a trip to
Chicago or New York would be neces-
Sary to place the matter before the
higher officials. But the officials at
Topeka promised him what Horton
wanted and thereby denied Browne a
pleasant trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
WELCOME NEWCOMERS
Swedish Bethel Church Holds Its An
nuaI Fall Entertainment.

At the Swedish Bethel church an
entertainment was given last night to
all Swedish people who have come re-
Gently to the city. In the fall of the
year there is always an influx of
young people and the Bethel church
extended a welcome to them.
The president of the church soci-
ETY., c. A. Fernstrom, made a welcom-
ing address, and Mr.. G. A. Carlson
also gave a short talk.
At the conclusion of the program
the pastor, Rev A. Liljengren, took
charge of the meeting and asked for
building on Sixth and Harrison.
More than $4,000 was added to the
building fund.
A beautiful sketch in water colors
of the new church was exhibited dur
ing the evening, and the architects
plans were also shown. The enthusi-
asn for a new church was marked.
An interesting experience was re-
lated by ono of the ladies of the
church. Thirty-one years ago she
church by the Rev. Peter Person.
Having arrived from Sweden just
then her earnings were small, but she
gave a months wages, which was $40.
She felt inclined to give another
months wages, which she had saved,
but for some reason she did not. Two
weeks later she lost the ten dollars
that she had not given. This lady
believes in giving and she turned in
$50 last night while her two daughters
who do office work each gave 500.
1t is because of such sentiment that
the Swedish Bethel church soon eX-
poets to have 4 new church.
The meeting was largely attended,
and refreshments We're served free to
all. The committee on refreshments
consisted OF Mrs. ]. w. Johnson, Mrs.
c. G. Eager, Mrs. G. o. johnson, Miss
Bertha johnson and Mrs. Hjalmar
W r1c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
ROCK ISLAND RATES
p. U. c. Approves New Schedule Be-
tween Il. G. and Kansas Points.

The public utilities commission to-
day approved a new schedule of pas
senger rates between Kansas points
and Kansas city, Kan. on the Rock
Island line. The new rates will be-
come effective at once
Several of the rates approved To-Day
have been in operation for some time
Rate schedules to Kansas City, Kan,
from Kansas towns were approved as
follows: Topeka, $1.32; Sabetha,
$3.50; Horton, s202; Whiting, s1.62:
Holton, s1-62; Troy, $2.O2 Wathena,
s2-02; Elwood. $2.O2. Where the rate
to Kansas City, Mo-, is lower than the
rate to the Kansas side town, the old
rate shall apply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
DELAY PAVING DECISION
County Commissioners Change Tenth
Street Discussion to Monday.

In oroer that all interested in the
proposition might have a chance to
express their opinions final action on
petitions for paving the two miles of
the West Tenth street road between
Washburn avenue and Gage park was
laid over until Monday by the county
commissioners this morning. An open
meeting wherein kicks and boosts
Us to the paving will be heard by the
commission is scheduled for o'clock
in the afternoon.
However, it is not expected that the
paving will meet with any material
opposition unless it comes from the
township board. So far this board has
not committed itself to any extent.
The chances that the board will op-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association.

There are more ways than one to
skin a skunk. And if the Citizens
League of Chicago is successful to any
considerable degree with the suits ag-
gregating 100000 it has brought
against the saloonkeepers, many of
the latter will be driven out of bust
ness. These suits are brought under
an old dram shop law that permits
dependents to recover damages from
saloonkeepers who persist in selling
LIQUOR to drunkards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
CUT INSURANCE RATE
Chicago Schedule Reduced on Account
of Building Ordinance.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Chicago's fire
insurance rates are reduced, in some
cases 33 - per cent. in a ruling an
nounced today by the Chicago board
of underwriters. The reductions not
only apply to buildings, but also to
their contents. The ruling will affect
practically every property owner in
the city.
The reductions are based on i'm
provement on fire protection and the
better construction of buildings OBJ
tanned through the new building ordi-
nanceS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
CARAVAN or REFUGEES
Russians and French Make Long Foot
Journey From Persian City.

Paris, Sept. ga telegram from
Teheran, Persia, to the Helvas news
agency announces the safe arrival
there of a caravan of French and
Russian residents of the Persian city
of IsDahan, 2J0 miles south CT the
capital. The refugees travelled for
twelve days in intense heat.
Many women and children were ill.
An English physician accompanied
the caravan and saved the lives of
many persons. The caravan was five
miles long and contained $50 men.
1t was guarded by &c Cossacks and so
gendarmeS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
WORK ON STATUTES
State Printing Plant Will Rush Print
ing of New Book.

Work on the new general statutes
will start at the state printing plant
as soon as the first copy is ready for
the printers. That was the announce
ment today of w. r. Smith, state
printer.
out of the way, the state printing COM
mission today made preparation for
the handling of the big book. r. E.
Mcintosh, who has the contract for
compiling the statutes, will furnish his
copy In installments. Nearly as soon
as The compilation is completed, the
printers will have the book ready for
the presses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

baggage at S22, making the offense a
felony. However, the complainant
was unable to show that the value was
more than $3.50 when the case was
called and the charge was amended to
one of miSdemeanor
According to evidence this morn
ing, Moore sold the baggage to Bud
HugglnS for Sc and a haif-pint of
WHISKY. simpson admitted in court
this morning that the baggage con-
tanned two quarts of gin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
TO GUARD BALLOTS
Close Contests Cause Necessity of Po-
lice Protection in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 24.-Deputy
sheriffs and police today guarded the
ballots cast in last Tuesdays primary
election, Sheriff George Orchards haV-
ing been informed that efforts were
being made to tamper with the boxes.
Many contests were close.
1t developed today that only 80 votes
separated David B. Johns and William
B. Kirker, candidates for county
protnonotary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
FOR RHODES SCROL AIRS
Third Set of Papers Sent-Others
Lost in Arabic and Hesperian.

London, Sept. PA third set of
papers for the annual examination in
the United States for Rhodes scholar
ships have been forwarded in the hope
that they will arrive in time for the
tests on the appointed days-OctOber
8 and 6.
The original papers went down with
the Arabic and i second set was lost
with the sinking of the IeSperian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Anyhow, Mr.. Bryan doesn't really
need the mansion at ashington that
he is advertising for rer-. He has
his large estate in Nebraska, his mag
nificent winter home in Florida, and
his between seasons house at Ashe-
VILE, n. c.. which would seem to be
plenty of domiciIes for a commoner,
for one of the plain people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
st. Joe After 1t.

Des Moines, Sept. 24.-St Joseph,
Mo-, today appeared to have the best
chance for the next annual convention
of the Medical Society of the Missouri
Valley. DIR. Charles O'NeiE Rich of
Omaha, Neb., led the program for the
closing session with a paper on Can
Ger of the Breast" Among other
speakers were Doctors F. H. Spencer,
St. Joseph, and A. 1. McKinnon, Lin
colin Nah
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
SOLD BAGGAGE AND GIN
John Moore Convicted of Disposing of
Another's Property.

Because the court considered ample
evidence had been introduced to show
that John Moore, a baggageman, had
sold baggage given him by VIII Simp-
son to believer at Sim pSon's residence,
Moore was sentenced to so days in the
county Jail this morning by Judge
Hugh Fisher in the court of Topeka
The warrant placed the value of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
SCREW FACTORY STRIKE
Flying Bricks and Stones Unfortunate
For Officers.

New Britain, Conn, Sept. 24.-1n a
clash with strike rioters at the Cor
bin screw factory of the American
Hardware corporation here this after
noon, three policemen were injured
by flying bricks and stones hurled by
the rioters.
One officer, George Ellinger, suf-
fered broken jaw. The other two
were not badly hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Presumably the suit to determine
who shall reconstruct the Sixth street
viaduct will drag along in the courts
for the usual number oe months,
which will make the winter walking
between cars fine for the many peo-
pie who live in the eastern section of
the city and also in Oakland and who
work in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
TO PUSH HIS CLAIM
Archibald, Through Attorney, Would
Talk With Secretary Polk.

Washington, Sept. 24-James F. ].
Archibald's attorney today requested
an appointment for his client with
Acting Secretary Polk for further eX-
PLANTATION of his claim that he had not
consciously misused his American
passport.
The interview will be granted as
soon as the state department has re-
ceived copies of all the documents
taken from Archibald upon his arrest
in Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
J. A. Runyan Is Dead.

ST. Louis, Sept. 24.-Justin A. Run
an, organizer and first president of
the National Association of CONNER
ciaI Secretaries and secretary of the
conventions and publicity bureau of
St Louis, died of pneumonia at his
home here early today following a
months illness due to overwork.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
EVIDENCE IN
Commerce Commission Listens to Plea
for Higher Rates.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Examiner Hines
of the interstate commerce commits
sion today listened to evidence of the
railroads seeking among other ad-
vances, higher rates on agricultural
implements shipped from Chicago to
Missouri river points and from Missis-
sippi river to Missouri river points.
The evidence was statistical
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Over Europe they seem to have
the convenient faculty of soaring the
things they desire. London, for in
stance, hears that Bulgaria VIII not
Join the Teutonic allies. but will con-
tinue to sit on the neutral fence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

People occasionally announce their
intention of "summering" or winter
ing" here or there, observes the Du-
luth Herald, but oddly enough they
never say they will fall or "spring"
in nnV Mace in particular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

What is the football outlook? ap-
pears to be the paramount question
Just now in all of the higher educa-
tional institutions, not only in Kansas
but also throughout the country
Teaching the young idea to shoot
might be most appropriately revised
to teaching the young idea to kick and
fall on the ball.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Possibly President Wilson and Mr..
Bryan are refusing to discuss the topic
of their recent conference because
it didn't amount to anything, anyhow
1t can be taken for granted that the
president wasn't asking Mr.. Bryan's
advice on any matter of Importance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Victor Murdoch declares that the
United States should be strong enough
to compel peace. But to compel peace
where? World peace? Or merely
sufficiently strong to guarantee that
our own peace shall not be disturbed?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

New York. Sept. 24.-MONEY-Mercan tile
paper, 81 d3% per cent. Sterling, 60 day
bills 4.GS: demand. 4.77J; cables, 4.712J.
Francs, demand, 5SS; cables, 5.S7 Marks,
demand S31A cables. S33s. Lires. demand,
cables. 343i. Far silver, 1890; Mexican
dollars, ;iS1ac Government bonds, steady
railroad bonds. strong. Time loans. steady
GO days. HM2%; 80 days, 21sM3; six
months. .
Call money. steady: high. .: low, 15i;
ruling rate, last loan, closing bid Ia
offered at =.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

The swimming season for the chill
dren's class which has met every Sat-
urday afternoon at the Y. w c. A.
will close Saturday with a party for
the youngsters who enter the pool.
Following the period in the pool,
games will be played on the gyym-
nasium floor and later refreshments
will be served.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

New York's subway system also
seems to be intent on becoming ia
NOUS for the explosions it stages with
their attendant loss of life and damage
to property. The perils of peace are
nlsh n1anN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

There is nothing quite so convincing,
to disinherited heirs, of the insanity
OF a wealthy relative, points out the
Pittsburg Dispatch, as the bequeath-
ing of the whole estate to charity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
THEY'RECOMINC CLOSER
British Cruiser Stops American Steam
err Off Jersey Coast.

New Orleans, Sept. 24.-An uniden-
titled British cruiser stopped the
Southern Pacific steamer Momus off
the Jersey coast and after an inspec-
ton of the liner allowed it to pro-
coed to New Orleans, the officers of
the liner reported on the arrival of
the ship here TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
Suits dry cleaned Use. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phore 3653.-Adv.

A big Austin trencher, used to dig
sewer bitches, arrived TO-DAY and will
be used in the construction of the
East side sewer. 1t is larger than
the machine of the same make now in
use and will dig bitches twenty-three
feet deep, doing the work of forty
men. 1t also carries a back filling"
attachment ard fills the Citches after
the pipe has been placed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
Ranization, for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Neither is Henry Ford without cour-
age if he is going down in one of
Uncle Sans submarines to get first
hand information as to the workings
If their machinery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

At that. though, on the brink OF
war is no more than normal cond1
ton with the Balkan states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
Jap Journalist Hero.

Toxic, Sept 24.-Ten representative
japanese journalists viii sail for San
Francisco tomOrl ow to study condi-
tions in the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
| MORE ARABIC VICTIM
Body of Mrs. Josephine Bruguiere of
Now York Washed Ashore.

Queenstown, Sept. PA body that
came ashore at Clonakilty on the
south coast of Ireland, has been iden-
titled as that of Mrs. Josephine Bru-
guiere of New York, one of the vic
Tins of the Arabic disaster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Doctor Dumba still has his nerve
with him. He is asking Uncle Sam to
get him a safe conduct" home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

1t will pay you &C ur estimate
on that lumber bill. Phone S65. j. Il.
Whelan & Co., I'll E. 4th.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
THE WEATHER RECORD.

Following are observations at the United
States weather bureau for the twenty
four hours ending at O'Clock this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

J. Will Kelley. secretary of the
Commercial club, is in Kansas City to-
day on business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

New York Stock Market.
[Close of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. j. Myers. broker, Column
bian Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

Have your suit or overcoat made
to measure, $3.50, at Olof Ekberg,
70S Kansas ave-. second floor.-AdY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24

A surprise party was given Wednes-
day evening to VIM. F. Meyer and
family at their home, 1875 Fillmore
street. in honor of Mrs. Meyers
birthday. The Rev. Mr.. Ross pre-
sented a present to Mrs. Myers in the
name of the ladies of the German NJ.
E. church. Mrs. f. Siegel and Fred
Siegel, jr., were guests at the party
and as their birthday was the same
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-24
LOCAL MENTION.

The city commission settled down
this morning for an all-day session
considering the new city building or
dinance, which contains lis type
written pages. Although insurance
inspectors, architects and contractors
were invited to be present while the
ordinance was being made a law, none
appeared.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-01-01
OBJECT TO EKERN RULING
Stock Fire Insurance Companies
Start Suit to Restrain State
From Revolving Licenses.

Madison.-Six of the largest stock
fire insurance companies have just
started a suit before Judge Sanborn
Of the United States District court for
the western district Of Wisconsin at
Madison to restrain Herman L. Ekern
commissioner of insurance, from re-
fOking the licenses of these companies
for violation of his ruling that the
stock fire corporations must pay the
federal government one-half per cent
premium stamp tax
The bill alleges the companies have
the right to demand that the insured
shall supply at his own expense the
stamp required by the federal act to
De affixed to the policy, or to collect
Inc cost from the insured. This tax
amounts to about $4,000 per year for
wisconsin, which the stock corpora
IONS were prevented from shifting to
Inc policyholders by the ruling of Com
missioner Ekern.
This is the first suit begun, and is
intended to secure a definite decision
On the question by bringing the mat
Ter before the Supreme court of the
United States.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-01-01
MAY RESTORE DEFUNCT BANK
00ndsmen Offer First 40 Per Cent
Payment to Avoid Threatened
Suit in Court.

Racine.-The state treasurer and
uie ueasurers of the city and county
VI Racine held conference with the
0tale bank commissioner and directors
~ Tie defunct Commercial and Saw
-1sS Dank Of Racine, because of pro-
pOSeu plan of the city of Racine to
~AAe demand of city money on de-
sOSl' with the bank. The bondsmen
1''iared their willingness to deposit a
~ s'l'ain amount of money to be paid
ny Nc state, city and county before
sl'tch l. when the defunct bank will
.-aAe It's first payment of about 40 per
N'u' 10 depositors. The bondsmen
Sua that they would pay all liza
1, me commercial and SAVINGS bank
naa about $4,000 of state, city and
.Oanty money. The common council
t .ueFeu suit brought against the
:, UOu0smen to recover the amount due
he ae city on deposit in the defunct