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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
NO RAIN THIS Time
Fair Weather With Slightly Lower
Temperature Is the Forecast
for Next "a Hours.

The sprinkle of rain that hovered
about Topeka Monday missed the city
completely and prospects Of rain here
during the next few days are gone
according to the forecaster By
Wednesday, the clouds that have OBJ
scured the sun for the past two days
will have followed the rain to other
points. and sunshine is promised. Fair
weather is forecast for tonight and
Wednesday with slightly lower tenn
perature tomorrow.
Shippers forecast advises the pro-
lection of shipments during the next
thirty-six hours against temperatures
as follows: West, 25 to 80 degrees:
north, 30 degrees; south and east
above freezing. The temperature at
Topeka will not be below freezing al
though it will keep close to that point.
The lowest temperature during the
past twenty-four hours was recorded
at l o'clock this morning when the
mercury slipped to 80 degrees, fifteen
degrees above normal A six-mile an
hour wind blew from the west
Temperatures today averaged four
teen degrees above normal The
wind blew at the rate of fifteen miles
an hour from the north. Following
are hourly temperature readings for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
IS H. S. GIRLS OUT
Pretty "SOrOrity Sisters" Sus-
pended by superintendent.
Charged With Violation of
State Fraternity Law.

Thirteen Topeka high school girls
were suspended today by Superintend-
ent H. B. Wilson for alleged violation
of the high school fraternity law
They will be out until the next meet
ing of the school board, the next reg
ular session coming January 8.
The girls that were let out are Hell
en- Lucas, Georgia Neese, Mary Sam
son, Esther Paxton, Katherine Dolan.
Rhea Robinson, Irene Seery, Helen
Whitted. Harriet Hill. Doris Rosser,
Nan Weightman, Beatrice Shake
shaft and Jessie Bernett.
Approved by Board Last Night.
The suspension of the girls was
considered and approved at the board
meeting last night said Mr.. Wilson.
"a feeling on the part of the board
that the high school was permitting
an organization-or sorority, if you
wish-of the kind barred under the
state law to exist caused the action"
The immediate action was brought
about by a dance at Kellam hall Fri
day night by the alleged l.. A l.. or
ganization. The girls were summoned
to the superintendents office and dis
missed pending an investigation.
Superintendent Wilson asked the girls
for statement regarding their ac-
tions and Miss Jessie Burnett wrote
him the following:
Several weeks previous to the par
ty given December 3 1 came to see
you, asking under what conditions the
party could be given which would be
thoroughly approved by you and the
school authorities in general.
You stated the only possible way
for party to be given was to have
the mothers of the respective girls
assume the responsibility. Under
those condit' OnS you gave your con-
sent A short time afterwards | came
to you asking your consent for meet
ing of the girls You consented to
meeting at which the mothers were to
be present and l further stated that
several of the girls would be present
The above meeting was held at my
house on Tuesday. according to Mr..
stout, before Thanksgiving. The party
was given December 8. You requested
that l see you the following Saturday
morning L gave you a list of the
mothers names and the girls for
whom the party was given.
(Signed) JESSIE BURNETT"
superintendent Wilson, the girls al
lege, demanded that the sentence You
showed some hesitancy and doubt
about this" be substituted for You
consented to a meeting at which the
mothers were to be present and / fur
ther stated that several of the girls
would be present.
Miss Burnett refused to insert this
sentence, she said, as it was Il fabri-
cation on her part.
The signing of the statement by
Miss Burnett, the leader of the al
legged L. A. LIS would not have kept
the thirteen girls from being sus-
pended. but would probably help to
get them back in high school sooner.
card is signed by every high
school student in the fall agreeing to
taboo fraternities and sororities, says
Mr.. Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
HE PLEDGES FARM
Man Promises Full COmpenSa-
tiOn to State of Kansas
For 80 Years. Care of an Insane
BrOther-in-Law.
TURNED OVER CHECK FOR $500
Had Saved Out This Amount to
Pay Funeral Expenses.
Cost to State, $4,6SO, Will Be
Paid Back in Full.

Kansas is to receive pay in full for
the care of an insane patient sent to
the Topeka state hospital thirty years
ago. The case came before the board
of control today from a Western Kan
sas county when farmer pledged title
to his farm to insure full payment for
the treatment of an insane brother-in-
law.
With the assurance that the. state
would receive payment in full for
treatment of the insane man. the
western farmer turned over to the
control board a check for $500. This
was money in possession of the in
sane man when he was committed to
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
VILLA SOON To FALL
Governor Ferguson. of Texas, Gives
Optimistic View of COndi-
tions Along Border.

Washington, Dec. 7-Governor
Ferguson. of Texas. today gave Presi-
dent Wilson an optimistic view of
conditions along the Mexican border
and in Mexico itself. The governor
told the president that the recogni-
tion of General Carranza had gone
far toward establishing order. He
predicted the speedy elimination of
General Villa.
Texas has been the Belgium of the
southwest for a long time and has
had great difficulty in dealing with
the situation" said Governor Fergu-
son. with the recognition of General
Carranza the federal government and
the state of Texas can now operate to
meet the situation adequately"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
BEST IN 8 YEARS
Retail Business Is Unusually
Heavy in Topeka.
Prosperity Is Apparent in
Every Line of Trade.
The best since 1907"

Inc pest since 1SVt
This is the verdict of the leading
business men in six lines of merchan-
dising in Topeka in answer to a ques-
tionaire issued by the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs of America. The busi-
ness condition of Topeka is so good
that the merchants unhesitatingly
name this year as the best in the last
eight
J. Will Kelley, secretary of the
Commercial club. gave out the ques-
tionaires to the business men at the
request of the New York office of tha
Associated Advertising Clubs. The
data compiled will be used in a COM
parative report of business conditions
in all parts of the country
In Topeka datum was gathered
from dry goods stores. clothing stores.
drug stores The condition in these
lines is taken to be indicative of the
general business thermometer.
Lots of SilverZvare.
Jewelry store owners say that peo-
pie are buying more solid silverware
this year than ever before. This can
be taken as a good indication of pros
perity the stOrekeepers say.
The statements of the various stores
show a healthy increase in the per-
centage of business in November. 1915,
over Il similar period in 1914
The paper houses in Topeka are do
ing more bdsiress this year than ever
before. which indicates that there is a
as most merchants use paper to wrap
their packages The increase in wrap
ping paper sales has been phenomenal
II is said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
French Forces in Southwestern
Serbia Retreat.
Capture of Ipek, Montenegro,
Announced by Germans.

Berlin, Dec THE war office an
nounced today that the French forces
in southwestern Serbia near the Var
dar river, have been compelled to re
treat.
The capture of Ipek, Montenegro,
also is announced.
German participation on a large
scale in the Mesopotamian campaign
is probable, according to reports
reaching Switzerland. The naming of
Field Marshal Won Der Goltz as COM
mander of the Turkish forces in
Mesopotamia is commented upon in
this connection.
In some quarters it is SuImiSed that
German efforts against the British in
the east may be directed towards the
Persian gulf rather than the Suez
canal, as has been limited. The gen.
eraI war council of the entente allies
is being continued in Paris under the
presidency of General Joffre, the
French commander in chief. An un-
confirmed report that Bulga arian in
dered to the GallipoH peninsula to
fight with the Turks has reached
London through Amsterdam. Three
hundred of the mutineers are sa i'll
to have been shot.
Distrust of Greece continues to be
expressed by the press of the entente
powers, notably by French and Italian
newspapers. More vigorous measures
to induce Greece to comply with the
allied demands are again being urged.
According to reports through Hol-
land. the German lines in France and
Belgium have been heavily reinforced
within the past fortnight
The rea ssem bling of the Russian
duma, set for December IS, has been
Indefinitely postponed by an imperial
rescript. Petrograd advices say the
action was taken on the ground the
preparation of the budget has not
vet beeO COInDleted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
DON'T HAVE To STRIP
Atlanta Teachers Win Ont in Their
Fight Against "Outrageous''
Medical Examinations

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 7-PubIic in
dignation forced the board of educa-
ton to rescind its action. passed at
the last meeting. calling for physical
examination of the teachers by the
medical inspection officers and re-
quiring the young women to disrobe
to the waist for the test.
The meeting of the board was
marked by speeches directed at DR..
w. n. Adkins, head of the medical in
spection department. Mayor Wood
ward branded DR.. Adkins proposal as
outrageous.
According to the revised ruling the
teachers may allow DIR. Adkins to give
the examination or apply To their
family physicians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
LABOR PROBE IS ON
National Council Alleged to
Have Stirred Up Strikes.
Activities in War Munitions
Factories Are Charged.

New York, Dec. THE alleged ac-
tivities of labor's national peace coun-
Gil in stirring up strikes in war n1uni-
tionS factories continued under in
vestigation today. by the federal grand
jury.
The fact that the council is being
investigated was announced by United
States District Attorney Marshall
who said he had received information
that the reorganizati was financed
with money furnished by Franz von
Rintelen, through David Lamar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
Earthquake i'm Illinois.

Cairo, ILL.,, Dec. IA severe earth
quake shock, lasting 10 to Is seconds
was felt here at 12:45 p. m. today. No
damage was reported
So far as known the trefnor was
purely local. The vibration seemed
to extend north and south. There
are no instruments here to record
earth shocks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
FIRE IN Big STORE.
Near Panic When Springfield Estab-
IShment Burns This
Morning.

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 7.-Christmas
shoppers and salesgirls fled in a
panic when fire broke out here today
in the four-story building housing the
Boston store. The entire stock, valued
at $150,00O, was destroyed before the
fire was under control 1t was partly
covered by insurance. The building
loss was estimated at 100000.
A number of the salesgirls escaped
from the second floor by jumping from
the crowded platform OF a fire
escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
SUBMARINE is SUNK
German Radiogram Tells of Destruc-
ton of French Boat, Fresnel; %
Men Are Captured.

Paris, Dec 7-"According to a Ger
man radiogram, the French subma-
rine Fresnel was destroyed on Dec.
by an Austrian war ship" says a
communication issued today at the
Marine ministry. Two officers and
twenty-six men were captured"
The Fresnel built in 1909, was 167
feet long of 392 tons displacement
above water. She had six torpedo
tubes. Her normal complement was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
CzAR NICHOLAS ORDERS
DUMA OPENING PUT OFF

Petrograd, Dec. emperor
Nicholas has issued a rescript post
poniug indefinitely the opening of
the Duma and the council of the
empire. This action is taken on the
ground that the budget committees
of those bodies have not yet COM
pleted the preparation of the bud
get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
GERMANS PLAN SMASHING
DRIVE IN MESOPOTAMIA

Geneva. Dec. THE Germans
are preparing on a large scale for
operations in Mesopotamia under
Field Marshal Baron Kolmar Won
Der Goltz, who has just been ap-
pointed commander of the Turk
ish forces in Mesopotamia, accord
ing to private information received
by the Journal Of Geneva.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07

in his third annual address to Con-
gress. the theme of which was prepar-
edness by the United States to defend
not only its own independence but the
rights of those with whom it has made
common cause. The message was read
by the President to the Senate and
House assembled in joint session in the
chamber of the House
Every recommendation embodied in
the document had to do with compre-
hensive plans for STRENGTHENING the
Continued on Page Two)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
INCREASE IN RATES
Cost of Hauling Grain From Mime
sofa and South Dakota to
Kansas Goes Up.

Washington. Dec. 7.-Increased
rates on grain from points on the
Great Northern railroad in Minnesota
and South Dakota to points on the
Kansas City Southern in Kansas.
Missouri and Oklahoma and points on
the Union Pacific in Kansas were
approved today by the l. c. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
Teuf0nS Rush
Thru Trenches
in Champagne

Berlin, Dec. 7.-Capture
of 250 metres of an advanc-
ed French trench in the
Champagne district, east of
Auberive, was announced by
Germany army headquart-
erS today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
FORD PLEATO CONGRESS
Peace Advocate Asks Support In Ef-
forts to End the Euro
pean War.

on Board Steamship Oscar II al
Sea, by Wireless, Via Siasconsett, Dec.
He. ry Ford, head of the party of
peace advocates now enroute to Eu-
rope, has sent a wireless message to
congress asking support for his plans
to end the European war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
ARSON TRIAL is ON
Nine Men Before Court Alleged to
Have Entered st. Louis
Conspiracy

st. Louis, Dec. Trials of nine
men indicted in connection with the
alleged arson conspiracy begin here
today. Either Julius r. Bersch, vice
president of an insurance agency. or
Harry Gilmore head of a decorating
firm, was to be the first defendant
tried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
HE WAS BURIED ALIVE
Half Ton of Clay Was Dumped on
St Louis Teamster
Today.

St Louis, Dec. IA steam shovel
being used to load a wagon was opened
too soon today and dumped half a
ton of clay on John Medley, a team
ster When workmen dug Medley out
they found he had been smothered to
death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07

C1arinda, Iowa, Dec. THE condi-
ton of Col. w p. Hepburn. former
congressman from the Eighth Iowa
district. showed much Improvement
today, after bad day yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07
TODAY IN CONGRESS-

Washington. Dec. 5.-Senate met
at noon and then assembled with
the house to hear President Will
sons address.
House met at noon and then re-
CeiVed the senate in joint session
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07

Washington. Dec. "A doctrine of
Pan-Anericani full partnership
between the nations of the Western
Hemisphere in world affairs-was
proclaimed by President Wilson today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07

WEATHER forecast for Kansas:
w Fair tonight and Wednesday;
slightly lower temperature tonhorro's'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07

Mrs. Gait watched the president
closely. but occasionally glanced over
the house galleries Another burst of
applause followed the reference to
setting America aside as whole for
the uses of independent nations and
political freemen.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-07

E,NERY good American should read
what President Wilson has to say
IA his message today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

German territory. was opened by. the occupation of Keetmanshop. Wind hoek was taken May B without oppo- sition on the part of the German forces. Martial law was proclaimed throughout the conquered territory
 Reports from London recently have stated that the surrender of all the German forces was expected soon British military experts have contend ed that General Botha had conducted a masterly campaign
 German Southwest Africa extends from the Orange to the Cunene river, about 300 miles. It lies between Por- tuguese West Africa and Cape Colony, extending eastward to the British sphere The area, is S22, ,450 square miles, chiefly Hlotteneots and bushmen The European population in 1913 was a4sS16 of whom many were Germans The military force, including police, is given in the latest reports as 2.922
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
HERE'S YOUR CHANGE E41RfFTR1E BOAT TRIP
 TO WASHINGTON, ID. c

In a1zAe of the fact that the r. M. Gs- A has called off their two weeks Iexu1se to yYaaa1f1gton. Captain Hard elick Of the '-OnBard, expects to E4aAze 317a &zzp if he can line mp a Rev moro nnen4WzaO care fO go The fxouke VIII be the same as planned Icn be6ore and a a-gOod trip. is prom sned-
 E4pseh boGh sail and power and has hbean especially relnode1ad fpr this trip. bA EulE length cabin has been put in, E. new stove added for the comfort of e&hA cook, she has been painted, both Eanade and out, and mattresses and saz4ra baankets have been added to E&1e equ1pmaent- The meals will be in b<ssaaEge of a. competent man and while EzzasY wan be simple, there will be sanough of them
 The &x1p is an exceptionally inter eexfng one, taking in the northern ha11 tof the eastern coast on what is known bms inc Inside Route from New I ork Do Key West and runs through the Esaz4Ean f4ver to New BrunsvzicE. en- herring fine Delaware and Rar1tan can Iaas, which Is 38 miles long and has b 2 locks. Leaving this canal at Bor- dentown. passage is made from the Delaware river a distance of so miles E&0 Delaware City where entrance ie made to the Chesapeake and Della Eware Canal This canal is 12 miles aong and has three locks. Leaving 1his canaa at Chesapeake City, the 8r4p continues 4f14ough Back creek and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
CINCINNATI DEATH TOLL FROM STORM
 MAY TOTAL FIFTY

Cincinnati, July s9--WhiIe 29 bodies of victims of the devastating storm of Wednesday had been recovered. it was still Impossible early today to give a definite estimate of the total loss of life A score or more of persons were reported to be/missing and un- til they have been accounted for no accurate estimate of the death toll can be made.t
 Among the missing were six mem bers of the crew of the towboat Con voy, which was sunk by striking a pier Of the Southern Railway bridge in the Ohio river. The other persons reported missing are believed to have been in wrecked buildings or on some craft on the river when the storm broke.
 Search for bodies continued in the wreckage of buildings and along the shores Of the river today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

Elk river a distance of 12 miles to Chesapeake bay Then down down the Chesapeake bay to the mouth of the Potomac river and up this river to Washington
 It is expected to make Washington by Saturday, July "A, which includes a stop over of a day at Philadelphia where a group of fellows will journey to Atlantic City. After two days in Washington, the return trip will be made, reaching here at the end of the week, having covered practically 700 miles
 The start will be made Saturday, July 1T, at o'clock, from the Mo hawk Yacht club. Anyone wishing further information should call on, or write Capt William Hard wick, 37 Sherman street, at once. as all appii- cations must be in by Monday, July 1z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
STAMFORD JUDGE FINES VTOLATORS
 OF MOTORING LAW
Especial to The Farmer.1

Stratford, July 9."Frederick B.. Wheeler, 31S3 Main street, Thomas Tanning, 1888 North avenue, Frank Aurflio, 139 Willard street. Bridge port, John Koemar, Greenwich and William J. Shannon, Stamford, all ar rested July 5 for having their rear automobile lamps unIighted, were fined $1 this morning by Judge How ard Curtis in the Stratford town court.
 Elliot w. Peck of North Main street, stratford, left today for. Day ton, Ohio, where he will. visit Mrs. Catherine Langztel1 and open negitia- t1ons with her for obtaining an option on her property at East Broadway and Main street, now occupied by a lunch room. The Stratford Trust Go. is planning to build. and what is known as the old Dayton property, will be obtained for the purpose. if possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
STOCK MARKET


 New York. July s-opening.-yvar spectaIties were the feature of today's strong opening. with gains of to 8 points. Representative railways also recovered from yesterdays heaviness, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific and Reading gaining 1 to Ia points with more moderate advances in copper and obscure industrdaIs. United States Steel rose half point. Onsetting fea= lures included Missouri Pacific, Mis- souri, Kansas & Texas and Southern Railway preferred, which descended to new low prives. Trading. was broad and fairly active.
 Noon-A sharp reversal occurred before the end of the first hour under lead of New Haven which broke steadily tos55 Ia, a loss of five points. Feeding and Union Pacific deveiopsd activity and other active stocks GsII under yesterdays low. There was also aerecurFence Of weakness in sec ondaFy railways with a. new low pFloo for St. Peal. United States Steel was strongest of the speculative favoEI6es but even in tEl9t stock signs Of sslhalig were observed on every adVa1ees American Goal Products was prounIn- ent among the high priced -spec3alt1es with a gain of II points. FdEtaeF perststent selling for Europe Ea4 the feature Of the bond list
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
CANAI@VEssELs TO PAY
 MORE MONEY FOR COAL

Washington, July 9.-Due to scarci- ty of colliers-and the generally high prices of charters of vessels suitable for the carriage of coal, the price of coal supplied to vessels using the Ran anna Canal will be increased on Sep tember 1, according to notice issued by the canal authorities. After that date coal delivered alongside a vessel at CristobaI or Colon will be $6 per ton and at Balboa on the Pacific side ST per ton.
 More vessels used the canal in May than in any preceding month, the number being Al. though the ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
.ANSONIA MAN NAMED
 TO FEDERAL BERTH

Ansonia, July s-John McNamara, of this city, today received notifica- ton from James J. Walsh, collector of internal revenue for the district of HSennecticut, of his appointment as deputy collector. He will report for duty Monday at Hartford. For years he has been one of the most prorai- nent Democrats here, being chairman of the town committee for eight years. He is active in the A. O. H., F. of A. and E1ks, in which societies he has held state offices.