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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15
RUNS IN Two SECTIONS
Court of Topeka Is Forced to Divide
the Days Business.

Today was field day for the under
world in the court of Topeka. All
morning, owing to the heavy docket
, of criminal cases up for preliminary
hearing the court was double decked
Ed Rooney, of the law firm of Mote
& Rooney, presided over the hearing
| of Kate Wisdom, charged with per-
| jury, as judge pro tenn in the court OF
| Topeka, while Judge Hugh Fisher
held court in the second district court
division rooms and listened to attor-
| neys thresh out the troubles of Will
liam Porter and Matte Patterson,
wherein Matte charged Porter with
attempting to burn down her house
at 301 Crane street
Both defendants were bound over to
the district court under $500 bonds
each.
Kate Wisdom, charged with per-
jury, has apparently navigated her
self into deep water. Several weeks
age she appeared in the county attor-
ney'S office and made an affidavit to
the effect that she was signing up"
for liquor at the Rock Island depot
for Ella Buckner, another colored wo-
man. A few days afte1w she was
marched into the office by the mill
tant Ella and contradicteG her story
Later, out of Elias sight, she claimed
the affidavit to be true w. E. Atchi
son, county attorney, issued warrant
for Ella on a charge of Subornation
of perjury. The Wisdom woman re-
fused to affirm her affidavit on the
witness stand and the case fell
through. Next, Atchison issued d
warrant for Kate on a charge of per-
jury, which she now faces. The case
is regarded as a test by county Off
Gals. If it succeeds, and the Wisdom
woman is convicted, officials believe
they will have won an important step
toward breaking up systematized ille-
gal liquor shipments into the city.
This afternoon, the case against
Walter Showalter, charged with SELL
ing an automobile for another man,
and keeping a part of the sale mon
ey was scheduled to come up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15
''SAIL' ON MISSOURI
x. @. Prays For Water While Army
Engineers Float Over Sand Bars.

Kansas City, Oct. 15.-The board of
army engineers assigned to investi-
gate conditions on the Missouri river
with a view to determining whether
the government shall continue to
spend 100000 annually improving
the stream, arrived he-e from Wash
ington today.
An hour later the members sailed
aboard the snagboat Missouri for
four days trip down the river, during
which they plan to make personal
investigation of the waterway.
On October 10 the board will begin
a public hearing in Kansas City at
which shippers and iobbers CT the
southwest will protest against ADAM
donment of the river project.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15
MEANS BUSINESS
Roads Committee of CONNER
cial Club Takes Action.
Looking to Resurfacing of Low
er Kansas Avenue.

| Definite steps were taken this noon
| by the roads committee of the Com
mercial club toward surfacing fiji
| teen foot strip on each side Of the
street in the 800 block on Kansas ave
| nue. w. II. Davis, H. S. Putney, j.
Will Kelley, Tom Whiteker, w. O.
Anderson, and George StanSfield were
named as committee to visit the
property owners in this block to see
what proposition could be put
through
1t was the consensus Of opinion at
the meeting today that brick sur
face would be too expensive. A. r.
Young, city engineer suggested that
the cobble stones could be depressed
and an asphaltic corcrete surface put
in. The members of the committee
seemed to be in favor of such a sur
face, which would cost about $3.50,
according to a rough estimate.
The special committee will begin
its work tomorrow. Some such plan
as having the property owners pay for
two-thirGS of the work and the auto
suggested this nocn- A definite plan,
however, has not yet teen nit upon.
At the meeting start also was
made toward a good road booster
trip and expressed himself willing
of the state. Every member of the
committee was in favor of such a
trip and exressed himself as willing
to make a five-days' trip from here as
far west as Hill City. Kan. The
boosters will advocate the amend
ment to the state constitution which
would enable the state to take part
in road building and boost for some
sort of legislative plan to be sub
mitted TO the 1917 legislature.
Already many letters have been re-
ceived by Secretary Kelley from Kan
sas towns asking that the boosters stop
and spread the gospel of good roads.
When the trip is made the plan sug-
gsted by Earl Akers, state treasurer,
for state bond issue for good roads
will be advocated, it was brought out
in the meeting today.
THE members of the committee
will sound the interested parties here
about the trip said Chairman Put
ney, this noon, land we will have a
meeting soon to make further plans
Everyone | have talked to seems to be
hea rtily in favor of such a trip"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15
HE'LL BRAVE SHELTERS
President Wilson Decides to Spend
Summer in New Jersey.

Washington, Oct. 15.-President
Wilson today decided to spend next
summer in New Jersey in the former
home of John A. Mccall at Elberon,
near Long Branch. The president
was offered the free use of Shadow
Lane by a committee headed by Rep
resentative SCully, which brought a
letter from Governor Fielder. He in
sisted, however, that he should pay
rent, and said that if the committee
pleased it could give the money to
charity.
urged the president to spend next
summer in New Jersey to receive
tine glad tidings'' of his renomina-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15
Miners With ASTHMA

are getting weaker every day, because
tiny particles of dust that float through
the air gradually choke the breathing
tubes and finally affect the lungs.
For this reason every man who works
IN the mines should take a spoonful of
SCOTS Emulsion after meals, because
it peculiarly benefits the breathing
tract and soothes the irritated mem
branes, while its pure cod liver oil
improves the blood, strengthens the
throat and fortifies the lungs.
SCOTS Emulsionis helping so many
men suffering from Miners Asthma
that you should try it at once. 1t is
Natures Strengthening food-tonic, free
from alcohol or harmful drugs. Your
druggist has it. Always insist on the
genuine SCOTS Emulsion.
Scott q BOVINE Bloomfield. N. j. 1888
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15

[Advertfsement.i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15
MAY Be A POLITICIAN
Persistent Handshal1er Pronounced
Insane in Probate Court.

Too much handshaking was the
downfall of w. L. Berry, adjudged ir-
sane by a group of alienists in the
probate court before Mrs Mary Chap
in, judge pro tenn, today.
Berry comes from Waverly- His
friends say he has a mania for shaking
hands with everyone he meets. This
morning when he entered the court
room he insisted on getting acquaint-
ed with all present before retiring to
his bench to await trial.
Drs. J. L. Work and o. P. Davis
were the alieniSts and DR.. w. S. Lind
say acted as examining physician
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-15

ton. The president only smiled when
that was mentioned. When Mr.. Will
son announced that he would accept
the invitation, he was warmly ap-
plauded and all the delegation insist
ed on shaking hands with him.
His acceptance means he will not
return to Harlakerlden house at Cor
nish, n H, which he has occupied
each summer since becoming presi-
dent The Mccall mansion is not so
secluded as Harlakenden house, but
is larger
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11
"Chet" Visits New Office.

Chesterfield c. Middlebrooks. of Win. chester, Sheriff of Litchfield county, who has been confirmed as United States marshal for the district of Con. necticut, was a visitor at the federal building in Hartford Friday. MT. Middlebrooks spent good part of the afternoon with United States Marshal Sidney E. Hawley, and the latter in troduced the sheriff to the attaches of the building. MT. Middlebrooks' term as sheriff of Litchfield county does not expire until June 1, and as has been already noted, he will not take up the duties of the United States marshal s office until that time, and MT. Hawley is to continue as marshal until June
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11
MilIerton Hotel Man Bankrupt |.

Says the Amenia Times: A petition in bankruptcy has been filed by Julius L. Barton, former proprietor of the Mil lerton Hotel, and a hearing in the mat ter will take place in Poughkeepsie, March I5, before Henry Arnold, referee in bankruptcy. His liabilities are $4, 836.91 and his assets $347, of which he says $47 is exempt. George Wood is his attorney.
 He says he never kept any book ac- counts. He is one of the oldest and best known hotel men of Duchess county, and has for years conducted 'one of the most popular hotels in the Har- lem Valley, being known to almost every travelling man who has traversed this section. His hotel was a popular resort for Poughkeepsians who visited the village.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11
John Belden Back.

John H. Belden is again chief clerk in the state comptroller's office at the Capitol in Hartford, having been ap- pointed by Comptroller Webster to suc- ceed his own successor, Joseph O'Neil, the appointee of comptroller Dunn. MT. Belden had been chief clerk under several administrations, but his clerical head fell into Danny's basket when the administration changed two years ago.
 He is native of Canaan (Falls Will lage, and was in business there for many years before entering the public service. He has represented his town in the legislature during two different sessions and was delegate to the con- stitutional convention in 1902. He is president of the Bald Head Club of America and was one of the original six Sutherland brothers" whose group photograph furnished the inspiration for the inception of that now famous organization.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11
Not Paint

With linseed oil at soc to sl, what sort of oil do you think they use in paint" at $l.5 and $l.25?J
 That stuff is counterfeit paint You can cheat yourself; you can't cheat Time or Weather.
 Paint is a rubbery coat over wood and iron to keep out water.
 Counterfeit paint may look like it; counterfeit money looks like money.
 What are all counterfeits for? They are all alike. DEVOE
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11
Commissioner Mansfield Reappointed

Gov. Holcomb, Fr!day, reappointed Burton Mansfield commissioner of in- surance for four years from July 1. The salary is $3, 800 year. On receipt of the communication from the governor in the senate the nomination was re- ferred to the committee on executive nominations.
 Commissioner Mansfield is one of the leading members of the New Haven bar.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11
A CARD

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and 70 the many friends who have shown us so many kindnesses during the illness of our loved one. To the Modern Woodmen and tn all who favored us with flowers we are deeply grateful.
 Clara E. Merchant,
 Mir. and Mrs. F. F. Stevens. Canaan, March g, 1915.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11

''This show is intended to benefit the tired business man," explained the manager.
 "It does the trick" replied Dustin Stax. It's the first two hours sleep I've hal i'll long time. ''-Washing- ton Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-11

Tim-''I heard Diggs boasting of his descent.''
 Tom-"So would if my creditors let me down easily n'-Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
STRIKES INVOLVING
$4,000 MEN PLANNED
Sanction Given BY Executive Board of international Ma
chinists For -Four Strikes In New York
and New England to Enforce Demand
For Eight Hour Day-Keppler
Denies Part Of German Plot.

Keppler also took occasion to deny
that he was In any way connected
with the alleged attempt by the Ger
man representatives to precipitate
strikes IN the United States. and de-
MED that he knew or had heard Of
the other man named AZ alleged CO.
conspirator with him In the plan to
start strike. Keppler told the MEM
beers OF the executive board In justi-
fication OF himself that he went to the
New York World after the publication
OF Ills name In connection with the
expose OF German activities. and de.
nounced the story as false, and asked
for . retraction. N
The, meeting. OF the Metals Trades
Workers In Washington next week n
likely to be fraught with graver com
sequence. It was said today. than have
followed the conferences Of the ma
chinists. The metal workers are close
" afTiliated with me mAchinists but
the complaint b made that I'm this In
dustry the employers have been more
independent Of the organizations and
many localities have refused 10 $50 or
treat with the mens or to recognise the
unions In amy way. The metal work
ers arc engaged In turning ont war
munitions ana they complain Nha4
wAses and conditions are verv hsA -
u 4. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Sanction was
given today by the executive. board OF
the International Association OF Ma
chinists for four strikes, II necessary.
to enforce the demand OF workmen
for an eight-hour day in the machine
tool industry. These strikes. II order
ed. will occur in New York and New
England. and will call out about 16,-
600 men. This u believed to have
been the result OF the appearance to-
day before Nae executive board Of j.
j. Keppler. OF New York. who IL vice.
president OF the international associa-
ton. and field man for New York and
New England.
Keppler, before the board this at
ternoon. denied that he had said IN m
interview in New York what was at
tributcd to him about advocating =
general strike at once among the mem
bers OF the Machtnist9 Association to
enforce an eight -saour day. He adj
mitted that he was prepared to 20
fusther than the members Of the ex-
ocutiye board advocate At this time.
Keppler was quoted ~ saying that he
would urge the executive board TO
call nationwide strike in the muni-
ticn plants at once. He said today that
'ths general strike would depend on
~. employers whetlaar they granted
~ ReQuest o. the MN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
CONTESTANTS
PASS 100000 MARK
And the Votes Are Soaring Higher With Each Publication
the Standings. How About Yours! Are They
Increasing As They Shouldf If Not, You
Have No One To Blame But Your
self Get Out After Them Today

A number OF contestants In each
district passed the 100000 mark In
the standings published yesterday. and
the votes are going higher and hioaicr
each day. You who are making q hard
race for some one Of tho prizes that
are to be given away by The Richmond
yirginian on September IL. haven't
much time left In which 70 secure
enough votes to insure your winning
one Of the valuable prizes. Now that
the final strugeie Is here, we want
every one OF you to do your level
best ia come out first. 80 that when
the finish comes you will not have
anything to attribute your losing e
but the fact Caat your competitors
worked more diligently than You did.
and therefore turned IN the most votes.
Have you ever stopped to consider.
that X you were to win one OF the
Pony-Cart Outfits n your district you
would ~ considered rho most popular
boy Or girl In your neixhborhood? All
your friends would like to nee you
win, and II they only new that their
subscription would probably win for
you. or 1t least saelp You out 4 lot.
they would gladly RVS ii - youss WHY
DON'T YOIs Go TELL THEM Aisf3trr
III ana explain to them 5uGt what Il
tnsaYls ~ Won q ~ sIselr sss6sxrfp-
s1cn ~ essprs ~ IA n ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
Riddles May Have
Made in Germany 7
oys at Christmas

London, Aug. 1s.--American chill
dren will not be deprived Of their Ger
snan-made Christmas toys and Christ
mas pictures: neither will American
women be deprived of German de
hosiery and various other articles that
do not serve purposes Of. war. This
Ii due to the inststence ,of Arthur q.
Hayes. : New York attorney. who is
acting for firms like Lord d Taylor,
Mays. and others.
The British government today de-
cided to permit the shipment without
interference Of 100000. worth Of
these goods now detained tn Rotter-
dam, apd In Germany. Mr.. Hayes
began his work three months ago, ana
liz concession obtained BY him today
relates to those goods ordered from
Cernan manufacturers prior 10
lfarss1 i. but not yet paid for.
The lawyers strongest argument
Svas that these goods were ordered (.
n :, either In Germany or Rotterdam.
ana that the American firms there
lore. are liable to payment. whether
Ire goods reached Nae United States
81 not. Mr.. Hayea has still consign-
I,isnts totelline 81, 900. 600 70 deal with.
while ofher agents acting for other
American FIRMS are cndeayorfng - OBS
40 perrnisslon o. shipments ril1ning
Sc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
COAL SCARCITY MAKES
SITUATION CRITICAL


Rome, Aug. let Ii reported here
that owing to the scarcity OF coal
two munitions factories installed p,
the Germans In Constantfnopie are
now working without electric light.
Street car service 10 expected to be
discontinued shortly. The Turko-Ger-
man feet 10 reported to be entirely
useless. Tho situation 10 conceded to
be critical. and Europeans are alarm
ed. especially since upon the pretext
of possible aerial bombardment neu-
trail warships, including the American
gunboat Scorpion, have been ordered
to change moorings.
These ships now have been shifted
out OF the way to places whence an
exit 10 most dimcuit, and where the
landing Of crews in cases of emergency
will be necessarily delayed. The neu.
trail ambassadors vainly protested
against the order of the Turkish
authorities. and the diplomats now are
beyond the protection OF warships be-
longing to their governments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
SEES MEXICAN PEACE
WITHIN TWO MONTHS

Mexico City. Aug. is.--Genernf Pablo
Gonzales, military governor Of the
Federal district, In an interview with
your correspondent today. gsve II as
would recognize the Carranxa govern
.ment. Mexico would be pacified within
two months.
The policy of the constitutionaiists' .
he said. '.is to grant absolute parions
to all Mexicans who come in and sur
render Internationally. But one thing
you may be assured. and that IL that
there will be no compromise on our
part with the enemies OF the govern
ment We have determined In the new
era OF peace which is dawning to see
that all foreigners and all legitimate
property interests are given the full
lest protection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
Burial Of Body
Of Frank May
Be Early 7 oday

New York, Aug. IA letter writ
ten by Leo NJ. Frank the day that he
was dragged from the Milledgeville
tall by iynchers, and posted about an
hour after he had been taken away
on the long automobile ride that pre-
coded his hanging. was made public
today after Franks body had arrived
In Brooklyn.
Ia It frank tells of his strength conn
ing back to him. of the ability to move
his neck slightly. and the hope that
he VIII Be all right In I few days. II
was written to G.. p. Connolly, the
author 81 .The Truth About the
Frank Case and given out by him
after 4 visit he had with his daughter
this afternoon to the home Of Franks
father, III Brooklyn. HI
Although the body Of Frank came
on train that got into the Pennsyl-
vania Station ut $50 O'Clock this
morning. II was not taken TO his fAth-
er,a home until late tonight The time
that il was expected to arrive waa kept
secret III the hope Of avoiding unruly
crowds
Funeral early IOday.
Members Of the family also refused
to say 1T what time thu funeral would
tAke piAce tomorrow. but II WAS bo-
lieved that II would take place from
the house about 8 o'clock tomorrow
morning
The early arrival OF the body ana ita
swift trip An an auto heerse to an
undcrtnker's shop on Atlantic Avenue.
Brooklyn. prevented any gAtherin9 81
Asd the police saw e a N tl9 AxSsz-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20

Washington, Aug. f0.--If the
steamship Arabic. carrying Amer
lean passengers, was. toFped0ed
warming, as asserted by ofIlcials OF
the White Star hne, Il clearly falls
within the scope of the s!deliber-
atcly unfriendly'' act against
which Germany was warned In
the last note sent by the United
States ON the submarine issue.
This was acknowledged informal
~ by ofFicials here tonight.
While the German attack upon
the Arabic would Thus seem to
call for ection ON the part OF this
Government In support OF the
Presidents warning TO Germany.
ness Of the situation will depend
ON whether or not any American
passengers on the Arabic lost
their Hives.
On this point the State De.
pertinent was without any def
mite information 1t o late hour
tonight, but efforts were being
made through United States Con-
suls In England. and through
Ambassador Page. 10 obtain full
details.
The belief In Washington to-
night was that the people Of the
Uniped States viii not demand
drastic action toward Germany
unless American lives have been
sacrificed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
OFFERS REWARD FOR
LYncA[RS Of FRANK

Macon. Ga. Aug. ls.-That Cover
nor Harris means business In his hunt
for the lynchers of Leo NJ. Frank.
people in his home city are satisfied.
Tonight the information was received
here direct from the governor that he
had offered half of the entire reward
fund of the State for 1918 for the
three first convictions OF parties guilty
OF abduction and iynching Frank.
The fund provided for the purpose
of covering executive offers OF rewards
is limited to $4,000 a year. the maxi
mum in any case being $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-20
MAcH|N|STS
on VERGE OF STRIKE
Leaders Believe, However, Walk-Out
May BE Avertcd After Confer
euce with Oficials.

Emphasizing their objection 70
being placed on the bonus standard,
about 30 machinists employed at the
Tredegar Iron Works. met yesterday
afternoon at Labor Temple. Fifth and
Marshall Streets. and expressed Them
selves. The meeting was harmonious
The men voted on the question as to a
walk -out, II the company insists upon
the change In rules at the big plant.
This vote, being secret one. was sent
to headquarters of the union in WASH
ington.
Representatives of the International
Association OF Machinists will come to
Richmond for. conference with the
men and with the officials of the COM
pany, with the object In view to avert
a strike. and to get the workmen and
the employers together.
It was stated at the meeting yes
terday that steps would be taken at
the proper time for an adjustment
Of the rules, which with the change
promised by the company. will prove
at variance with the existing contract
None OF the men care to strike or
walk-out, and the sentiment among
the men yesterday was that there
would be no strike.
The men work in eight-hour shifts
with three forces Representatives Of
the two forces of duty were present.
with a few from the third relief"
Representatives OF the company
said yesterday that there was no dis
position on their part to provoke .
strike, and that matters might adjust
themselves. without trouble.
Another meeting will be held this
afternoon at which short addresses
will be made by leading members of
Local No. 10.