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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
GOOD GOVERNMENT WINS
BY SYRACUSE VERDICT

John NJ. Bowers, chief counsel
for Theodore Roosevelt. issued the
following statement today bearing
the sanction of Mr.. Roosevelt:
''The victory Mr.. Roosevelt has
won is victory for good govern
ment. The issue put TO the jury
was whether machine government
or government by the people
should prevail, and the latter has
prevailed.
by the court to be libe1ous I'm two
aspects.
''Eirst-Because il charged a
corrupt political alliance between
William Barnes, the Republican
leader of the state. and Charles II.
Murphy, the Democratic leader of
the state in relation to the state
government (This the Judge held
was the meaning and purpose of
article taken as whOIe.)
second - Because the article
charged the plaintiff had worked
crooked business and crooked po-
IiticS.
''The jurors were further in
Structed they must render a verdict
in favor of the plaintiff, unless they
found that the defendant estab-
lished to their satisfaction. by
fair prepOnderance of evidence.
that both charges were true. This
burden was successfully borne by
Theodore Roosevelt.
1T is impossible to determine at
this time, the far-reaching extent
of this verdict for good govern
ment. 1t certainly assures us that
the Anglo-SaxOn system of deter
mining questions between Iitigants
is rightly lodged in the hands of a
jury of twelve men.
Moreover. it determines that
jurors holding political views op-
posed to those by a party will not
be swayed thereby in determining
the questions submitted to them.
my associates and have fully
appreciated the responsibility we
assumed in advising the course i'm
defending the action, and 1t is
source of great satisfaction that the
result achieved has justified our
advice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22

Syracuse, May 22.-William
Barnes is a boss.
A jury SO decided today in
awarding a verdict to Theodore
Roosevelt in the $4,000 libel
suit brought against the former
president by Barnes because he
branded him as a "boss" and
linked him politically wit h
crooked business and corruption.
The verdict was returned af-
ter the jury had considered for
more than eleven hours the
question of placing all the costs
of the action upon the plaintiff.
1t is the belief of the jury
everything Colonel Roosevelt
charged is true and therefore
the plaintiff, not having been
libelled, is entitled to no dam
ages.
Positive i'm Vote.
The foreman of the jury, Warren
was for the defendant and the jury
was polled. Ten jurors answered for
the defendant"
Then the clerk hesftated. called the
name of Edward Burns, and waited.
Burns, the Syracuse motorman, a
big rosy-cheeked Republican, stood up
in his seat, and in a deep voice said:
For the defendant"
Juror No. II gave the same answer.
No Demonstration.
Before the jury came in the spec
tators in the crowded court room were
great armies facing each other on the
frontier await the word that will hurI
them into collision. Civilians are leav-
ing the frontier towns in the path of
the expected clash; the nationals of
each country are passing back behind
their own borders; bridges are being
destroyed at strategic points along the
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
TRADE ROW is ON
Bryan'S Advisers in Clash With
British Aide.
State Department Men With
draw From Conferences.

Washington, May 22.-The state de-
partment this afternoon issued the fol-
lowing:
I'm view of the differences which
have arisen in the informal and unof-
fetal conferences between Sir Richard
Crawford the commercial adviser of
the British embassy, and Robert Rose,
and W. B. Fleming, trade advisers of
the state department, who have been
in personal capacity representing the
importers of the United States, Mr..
Rose and Mr.. Fleming have decided
they cannot continue these conferences
until certain differences have been re-
moved, and they, therefore, made a
full report of what had taken place to
the state department and will await
its action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
COL L0NEL NOT GUILTY
OF LIEELINC BARNES
JURY II TO 1FOR COLONEL
TILL MOTORMAN YIELDED

Warren w. Summers, foreman of
the RoOsevelt-Barnes jury, made
this statement:
after the first ballot we stood
IL to in favor of the defendant.
Those figures were never changed,
Mr.. Burns refusing to change his
vote until this morning. Except
for Mr.. Burns, the jurors who vOt-
ed for the plaintiff on the first bal
lot did so, they said, because they
did not want it to appear that they
gave insufficient consideration to
the great mass of evidence pre-
sented during those five long
weekS.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
PAY UP WEEK.

Denver, Colo, May 22.-"Pay Up
Week" opened today in Colorado.
The idea was originated by the Col
orado committee on unemployment
for the purpose of inducing persons
who can to pay as large part as
possible of their outstanding obliga-
tions, putting more money in Cir
mediate impetus to business. Let
tiers were sent by the committee to
every mayor and city council in the
state. to boards of county commits
SiOnerS, to commercial CrganiZa-
tions, newspapers, employers and
to every Individual or organization
that can assist in the campaign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
PARIS ON TIP-T0E
BreathlessIy Awaits ItaIy's
Plunge Into War.
Salandra, War Idol, Is Called
"The Foxy One"

Paris, May 22.-All France today
was awaiting Italy's opening gun. The
newspaper bulletin boards were sur
rounded by crowds; the Italian embas-
sizes were cheered whenever they made
a public appearance and there were
shouts of Long live Italy," and Long
live Sa1andra.''
Salandra, the Italian premier has
become the idol of the hour. France
is laughing at the way he outwitted
Won Buelow. who attempted to over
throw him and his cabinet. Here in
Paris they call him Salandra 1.-The
FOXV One''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
ROME TO FLASH her
WAR Av0WAL TODAY
GERMANY To CALL UP
z MILLION MORE MEN

London, May 22.-The Co
penhagen correspondent of
The Daily Mail says he has
learned from an authoritative
Berlin source that Germany
is about to call up two million
more men. Berlin official cir
cles, he states, believe that an
army Of half a million will be
sufficient to cope with Italy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
'STAR SPANGLED BANNER"
IN GREAT NATIONAL CHORUS

Philadelphia, May %. 1.-THE
Star Spangled Banner will he sung
all over the Unitet. States at noon
on the Fourth of July. This is an
nounced by the committee which
Is arranging for a national ccie-
bration of independence Day in
this city Governors of all the
states nd yOrs of cities
throughout the country have been
requested to issue proclamations,
asking the people to join in the OBJ
servance of the feature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
rs KNOWN DEAD.
HUNDREDS HURT
IN RAIL CRASH
Troop Train in Smash With
= Two Others i'm England.
Terrific Toll of Dead and In
iured Among Soldiers.
FLAMES ADD TO THE HORROR
Many Persons Pinned i'm Wreck
age Are Burned.
Prairie Near Carlisle Turned
Into Vast Mortuary.
Terrific Toll of Dead and In
jured Among Soldiers.
FLAMES ADD TO THE HORROR
Many Persons Pinned i'm Wreck
age Are Burned.
Prairie Near Carlisle Turned
Into Vast MOrtuary.

Carlisle, England, May 22.-One of
the most disastrous wrecks in the an
nalS OF British rallroad ding occurred al
6 o'clock this morning on the Gale
donian railway at Gretna, near here.
when three trains collided.
No fewer than eighty persons were
killed and the final list may be con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
SUNDAY TO Be FAIR.
Little Change in Temperature, Is the
Forecast.

1t was almost possible to see the
Kansas crops grow today under the
influence of the brand of sunshine that
has made possible the crop reports
that have brought fame to the state in
past years.
Fair weather is scheduled for to-
night and Sunday, with little change
in temperature.
The kaw river is falling rapidly.
The stage was 9.S as against 10.7 feet
Friday.
This was the warmest day in week
The temperature averaged six degrees
below normal.
The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
HOUSE PUTS HIS
FOOT DOWN HARD
Mayor Declares Opposition to
Further Increase of Taxes.
Saws No Detention Home Will
Be Built by City.
BOULEVARD SYSTEM A DREAM
Municipality Will Have Moth
ing to Do With 1t.
A Will Handle Jit-
ney Problem to Suit Itself.

Jay E. House, mayor. who in speak
ing for himself states that he believes
he also speaks for the other members
of the city commission, is opposed to
the esta blishing of municipal farm
or the building of a juvenile detention
home.
II am opposed to any more propo-
sitions which will call for an increase
in taxes" said the mayor, ''and in
speaking for myself 1 believe I also
speak for the other members of the
city commission, for we have dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
Chairman Continues His Grill
ing of Oil Magnate.
MuItimilIionaire Stoutly Objects
to Fragmentary Letters.
WOULD STRIKE IF Law FAILS
Justifies Use of Private Force
When Officers Are RemiSS.
Is Tart With Board Head When
Latter ''Cribs" Epistles.

Washington, May 22.-Chairman
Walsh today resumed his vigorous
cross eXa mination of John D. Rookie
feller Jr., on his relation to the indus
trial warfare in the coal fields of Col
orado, at the industrial relations hear
ing.
Mr.. Rockefeller reiterated his opin-
ion that when the authorities failed to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
TYPICAL
AMERICAN
VERDICT"
Roosevelt EmphaticalIy Sus-
tanned by Syracuse Jury.
Syracuse MOtOrman Finally
Yields i'm Court Cost TangIe.
CROWD IN A MILD OVATION
No Outburst of Applause Fol-
lowing Judges Warning.
Former President, Gratified,
Warmly Thanks Twelve Men.
BARNES COUNSEL SAYS
APPEAL WILL BE TAKEN

New York, May 22.-WiIliam Nj.
WINS of counsel for William
Barnes announced this afternoon
that an appeal would be taken from
the verdict of the jury at Syracuse,
which found in favor of Theodore
Roosevelt i'm the trial of the libel
suit brought by MIR. Barnes against
the former president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22

reached an agreement. Already three
propositions have been adopted by the
voters of the city which will very ma
terially increase taxes. Taxes next
year will be at least one mill higher
than they are now. The double pla-
toon fire department system, the free
IContipued pa age Teu.i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
ONLY Y2AMERICANS SAIL
Yankees Avoid Passage in Cunard-
Anchor Line Service.

New York, N Y, May 22.-With
only two Americans among her 1S5
passengers, the Anchor line steamer
Tuscania, bound for Liverpool in the
combined Cunard and Anchor line
service, cleared Friday night She
carried 5000 tons of cargo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
BASEBALL TODAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

ST Louis at Brooklyn game post
poned: rain.
Pittsburg at New York, game post
poned; rain.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia, game
postponed; wet grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
Declaration Drafted; Land and
Sea Forces MObilizing.
MayOr COnSecrateS New War on
CapitOline Hill.
THRONGS RE-ECHO BATTLE CRY
Monarch Embraces COIOrS Be-
fore Cheering Multitudes.
Crowds With "OId Glory" ASK
for Lusitania Revenge.

Rome, May 22.-The
Messagero stated this after
noon that the council of
ministers held today drafted
a declaration of war.
Paris, May 22.-The
Havas agency's correspon-
dent at Rome telegraphs
that King Victor Emmanuel
today signed a decree order
ing a general mobilization of
the country's forces on land
and sea.
London, May pa dispatch
from the Stcfam news agency of
Rome says that King Victor En-
manuel signed today an act con-
ferring extraordinary powers on
the government during the war.
Rome. May 22.-The official
Gazette has published a decree
empowering the military authori-
railroads. This condition went
into effect last night.
Geneva, May 22-(via Paris) -
The journal publishes dis
patch from Rome announcing
that the Austrians are concentrat-
ing large forces along the upper
Adige river. The Adige flows
n
and enters the Gulf of Venice.
Rome, May 22.-Italy's wal
declaration will go flashing OF
is way to Vienna before night
to a well defined
'umor credited in diplomatic
,ircles here today.
King Victor Emmanuel will issue {
proclamation to the people, counter.
igned by all the ministers, today. The
document will explain how Italy ha:
,een driven to take up arms and viii
-ppeal to all citizens to do their duty
n such a way that victory will be as
ured.
Another royal proclamation will be
addressed to the army and to the fleet
Deep regret is felt by Pope Bene-
lict that Italy has decided for a wal
which he as head of the church hoped
night be averted. Although Italy is
involved in the conflict. the Holy SEE
will maintain strict neutrality, al.
hough no effort will be made to re-
train Italian Catholics from follow
ng the dictates of their consciences.
Both Italy and Austria are rapidly
learing for action today while two
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
Holiday on London 'Change

London, May 22.-Today is a holi-
day the stock exchange here and
the Liverpool exchanges. All ex-
changes in both cities will ne closed
Monday, Whitsuntide holidays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
RUMANIA IS MOBILIzING
Almost Entire Army, Pri-
vate Dispatches Report.

Rome. May 22.-Rumania is secret
iy mobilizing almost her entire army.
This is reported in private dis
patches from Bucharest received here
TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair tonight and Sunday; not much
change in temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22
DEAD "SPY" AMERICAN
Brooklyn Records Show Suicide Was
Naturalized Citizen.

New York, May 22.-Records re-
garded tending to substantiate the
claim that Anton kuepferle, who COM
mitted suicide in London while on trial
as a German spy, was a United States
citizen, have been found in Brooklyn.
The papers on file there show he
swore allegiance to the United States
in 1912.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-22

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Rome, May 22.-The
Messagero stated this after
noon that the council of
ministers held today drafted
a declaration of war.
Evening journal., 1915-10-08

facing one and one-half inches in width
and as long as each arm-hole edge
Stitch one long edge Of this facing to
the seam Of each sleeve, then turn the
facing up on the under side, turn the
outer edge under one-quarter Of an
inch and stitch as in the picture to
make a finish Join the under-arm
and sleeve edges, first on the right side
and then on the wrong side as directed
for the shoulders. Cut the lining for
the cuffs exactly the same as for the
outside and make this lining Of the
material for the blouse or Of lining ma
terial as you prefer Join the ends OF
the cuffs and Of the lining separately.
Basic the two together, right sides
meeting, stitch all along the upper
edge Of the marked outline Of the
pattern. turn neatly and carefully,
then baste the two thicknesses to-
gether and stitch three-quarters Of an
inch within each edge Arrange over
the sleeves. with the seams and The
Evening journal., 1915-10-08
LATEST FASHION NOTES

4 Ii sorts Of interesting things
"A are being developed by the
designers and in spite OF
the claims of the holiday season
at its height, we are all apt to
take time t think out and to
consider the changes that are likely
to come with the opening OF the fall
.eason. This year, there is perhaps
an especial interest for the reason that
conditions are unusual. and women
who are leaders in matters OF dress
ie making something like a con-
certed effort to draw attention to the
possibilities Of American designs and
American manufactures. At Newport
recently was held a most interesting
fete, displaying the new fashions in
novel and interesting way. great
deal Of attention is being given to the
exploitation Of the home output, OF
cloths and Of silks and Of various fab
RIGS and incidentally, we are learning
many lessons. We have been far too
prone to demand the foreign label. If
We learn that the foolishness Of buying
by the name instead Of by quality,
has reacted and is reacting to add ma
erially to the coast Of dress, we will
tave only ourselves to thank for the
condition. AT the moment, there is
under way a discussion and probable
'aw-suit brought about by the fact
hat a material much exploited and
much admired which was made in
his country, was sent over to France
o be returned with the French label
tefore It was offered to the American
woman. Its success was alluring and
now il is claimed as French output.
whereas those who understood the
subject are aware that the inception
came from this country and that the
first output was made within our own
shores. II the war teaches us what
we can do and what We have at home
and also induces us to respect our own
output and to display that loyalty for
home products which is to be found
in all other countries, it will have done
us an appreciable good.
That the picturesque element is to
continue for indoor dress. is a fore
gon conclusion. Designers are draw
ing from various periods, and not in
frequently they arc combining one
period with another, but always that
certain picturesqueness is TO be found
There is considerable talk Of searching
the Henri dc Navarro period for sug-
ecstions and it is quite probable that
certain features will appear-th'
smooth-htting ointed bodices are al
cady with us. Many Of the newest
output show rufies at the lower edges
Or over the hips, suggesting readtl
at thar point: fancy sleeves too are
Evening journal., 1915-10-08

creeping in. but il is doubtful II We
will for moment accept the charac-
teristic neck ruchs and various other
features that we're prominent at that
time. What is far more likely is the
taking Of good things from here and
there and the bringing about OF new
effects by their combinations.
A very fascinating bridal costume
shown at the fete referred to above, is
suggestive of the happiest period in
the unfortunate Marie Antoinette's
career. There is pointed bodice
wit draped fch over the shoulders
and finishing the neck. The pretty
full skirt is open at the front to reveal
a petticoat richly embroidered and the
skirt itself is long enough to rest upon
the floor all the way around, while
there is full hounce over the hips.
The bridesmaids costume is in every
way suggestive Of the Trianon fetes
with their assumption Of simplicity.
To be sure. Il Is made Of flesh colored
tullc over white satin and is trimmed
with bead embroidery, but the charac-
teristic lines and the hchu draped
bodice are there.
Again, the entrance Of Italy into the
arena Of war has brought about re-
....r-I - tbo r--e,,t ,.oet,,.,,oa onI
there are a great many evidences to
be found in the suspender-like shoul-
der straps, in the wide laced girdle and
the simple, straight, gathered skirts
and in various features Of the sort
which surely will appear. however
modified they may be.
Embroidery with silk and EN-
broidery with beads appears frequently
enough to make both worthy Of mem
ton. Undoubtedly, such trimmings
will be largely used. Metal fringes too
are talked, weighing Trim materials
and we are. altogether entering upon
a season Of genuine interest. An ex-
ceedingly handsome costume that has
Just been completed and which gives
evidence Of some Of the prevailing
tendencies. is Of white serge in prin-
ccsse form with inset cores that mean
wide Aaring skirt, while the bodice
portion is smooth-htting. It is richly
embroidered on the front with COM
bination Of tiny soutache braid and
silk in soldiers blue and just that
use OF colored embroidery on white is
expected to make a conspicuous lea-
ture Of the autumn fashions. The
princesse models are already with us
and are exceedingly attractive for the
woman Of good figure. The one OF
white serge referred to above, is fin
ished with a standing collar Of white
organdie that Is turned over in points
at the front and this collar shows a
little band Of soldiers blue as finish,
Evening journal., 1915-10-08

garments. The one shown in ia
Illustration is among the best I,
also Is very simple and easy to make
censequen,ly IL seems an especially
coed design q discuss at this season.
As st is sh-wn here. the blouse is Of
white linen and the skirt and the
trimming are Of plaid cotton eponge
aid thos materials are admirable for
present needs but as a matter Of
course, the effect could be copied in
either wool or cotton materials that
might suit the special need The cot
ton eponge is woven to give bias
fleet II you can not obtain your
material woven in this way and still
want bias plaid, it would be necessary
TO fold the material for the skirt on
the bias and to lay the edge Of the
pattern on the bias in place Of on the
'engthwise fold and TO lay the edge Of
Evening journal., 1915-10-08

neck h, ends meet az the front; for
the round neck, they are parted
little. otherwise there is no difference.
Before laying the pattern on the
material, measure it on the child for
whom it is designed TO ascertain if
the skirt is the correct length. Chill
drcn vary greatly in height and this is
always important. When you have
ascertaincd the correct length, you
will discover whether the skirt is long
enough to allow for a hem or is not.
II it is not, you can either allow a
little for a hem at the lower edgc, or
can cut the length Of the pattern and
undcrface. Il it is longer than the
child requires. you can measure the
exact width and turn just that width
up for the hem. Lay the pattern out
on the material, pin carefully into
place, taking care that in each case,
the straight a the goods is followed
faithfully as directed ON the envelope
and as shown on the diagram. Trace
all around the outside edge Of the pat
tern to obtain the sewing line Mark
all the pcriorations and notches, then
cut as far beyond the utline Of the
pattern as is necessary for a good scam
for your material. For the linen, three
eighths Of an inch will be quite suAi-
cient, but for 6ponge, which ravels a
little more readily. a half or even five
eighths Of an inch might not Le too
much and il will also be necessary TO
determine the width OF the seam by
the material. After cutting, carry the
various markings through TO the under
side with the tailors' tacks that have
been described SO often, or, il they
seem little difficult pin the two
thioknesses Of the material together,
over each marking, turn over the
under side and mark with chalk or q