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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28

lot pals Of the present year. Rumors
have had him flirting with the Feds
and on several occasions Mack was
believed to have him on the market.
StUffy got leave of absence to go 20
his home in Maine and nothing has
been heard from him for two weeks,
though several kilograms have been
sent him.
President Comiskey and Mack
reached no understanding regarding
Home Run Baker COmmy is strain
ing every lock on the cash box to
land the star slugger for the third
corner.
The consistency of the Cub pitch
ers was well Illustrated in yesterdays
double-header with the Braves. In
the first inning of the first game
George Pierce was hit five times
while getting one man out and was
derricked. The game was gone,
though label and Standridge did
some fair pitching while their mates
pecked away at the Brave lead.
Then in the second battle Pierce
went right back at the worlds cham
pions and held them to four hits,
pitching as well as he has at any time
this season.
Red Murray soaked three hits in
the first game and Schultz had sin
gle, double and triple for the day.
Today the Cubs open a three
game series in New York, after which
they come home by way of Pitts
bUrgh.
1t seems probable that Joe Tinker
will again lose the Federal league
pennant after heart-breaking fight.
And all because he lacks steadiness in
the infeld. The seasons work does
not seem to have given Jimmy Smith
any balance. He kicks in with errors
at the most crucial moments, follow
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-11

evening that two members Of the
PurteIe family, mother and daughter,
arrived. Ned was away fishing at the
time, but his mother informed him
of the circumstance on his return.
"The father must be detained in
town on business" sUrmised Mrs.
Perkins, ''fOr he did not come with
them"
Ned was up bright and early. He
paced around the garden, and then
hearing a swish beyond the fence,
man high, that separated the two res
licences, moved toward it. AS he top
toed to look over, an eager, curious
faced girl likewise tiptOed with tiny
feet resting on the inside stringer.
She lifted to him a rosebud vision of
beauty.
you was peeping, was peeping,
oh, dear" exclaimed the little maiden
breathlessly, jumping down in con-
fusion.
Then we must be interested in one
another" suggested Ned.
ooh, l knew" flUttered Edna, they
told me a boy lived next door,"
"Boyw began Ned resentfuIIy, and
then audaciOusly, 81 am the boy next
door, little girl"
Edna pouted charmingly. She was
plucking at a rambler rose vine that
covered the fence, reached over it
and dropped in fragrant clusters into
the next yard. "
"Oh, she said, mustn't do that"
why nOt?" he inquired.
They're your roses"
mot at ALL" declared Ned I'M
bIushingly. The law on partition
fences out here in the country is that
half of it belongs to each tenant and
all that hangs over it.
Then I can pick all the roses l
wart7''
EsWhv onrtaiO1v and oOOon Oy,o.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-11

after breakfast. He observed Edna
looking wistfully towards the cherry
trees at the back Of the Perkins
house.
"IneVer saw cherries grow before"
she said wistfuIly. .e,I..:''--
why don't you get a basket and
pick some?" he insinuated, Gin your
own Orchard?"
"Our orchard?"
why, yes. That strip back of you
is free to you. Lot law out in the
country you know"
Edna regarded him keenIy and sus-
piciousIy, but her face was an innO--
cent blank. The aUdaciOus fellow did
not explain to Edna that it was a con-
tinuatiOn of the Perkins lot that went
around the new neighbours domain.
She west wild with delight as he
got a stepladder, held the basket and
let her pick the ripe, bursting globes.
in 'her orchard" In fact, up till near
ly noon they were together and Ned,
forgot all about his fishing.
Later that day coop of chickens
arrived. Edna called over the fence
to know if Ned couldn't come over,
and get the new arrivals into the
chicken house. This led to an I'M
PRODUCTION to Mrs. PurteIle, who
showed herself will pleased with the
young man.
And when will there be some
eggs? When do the chickens lay
most?" f1uttered Edna.
"Why-well, night times Mostly
reported Ned Unfinchingly.
Then there will be some fresh
eggs for breakfast in the mOrningw
cried Edna delightedly.
There was, Notwithstanding that
Ned had discovered that the imported,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
s|Clarence Has Gone Batty. ;,

d Although our colleges and univer-
sites are established for educational
purposes, the interest of the students
at certain seasons of the year appears
centered on studies least OF all. Foot
ball occupies very large segment of
the undergraduates brain, while
spike" the process of pledging fresh
men or sOphomores, as the case may
be. to the fraternities consumes the re-
maining segment. Fraternities have
SO multiplied that practically all the
letters of the Greek alphabet have
been worked overtime to furnish
.tesOnant combinations with which to
sa4me the societies. Competition is
sbometimes very keen for the right of
putting jeweled pin on the waisteeat
of certain students, and when son
Clarence decides to honor q certain
group he usually telegraphs pa and
ma.
Only a few days ago a suburban.
resident received at midnight the fol-
lowing message: Have gone batty."
Now. Clarence had always been a well
set-up youth with a sound. stomach.
normal brain, and his ancestry record
was good. So pa and ma, were to say
the least, perturbed. After two hours
Of suspense they decided to wait no
longer. So tefephoning the telegraph
office, the message was repeated back
after some delay. Clarence was all
right, but the telegraph operator
wasn't. Clarence had merely gone
"Beta."-Wall Street journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
WHEAT $1.51 IN K. c.
Spot Cash Sells Above $1.58 ON Chi
cagO Market.

Kansas City. Feb. 1.-Carlots of
wheat on the Kansas City board OF
trade sold at high as $1.51 a bushel to-
day, about five cents above Saturdays
prices. Exporting firms were the prin-
cipal buyers. indicating continuation
of the urgent foreign demand that has
been taking wheat at steadily advance
ing prices for weeks.
Receipts here were us cars, small
amount cansids15ng the. aizo paf.Aalt
years CROP NJ Y n
, Chicago, Feb. 1.-The decrease in the
visible supply of wheat for the week
turned out to be about four times as
large as at the corresponding time a
year ago. Profit taking. however, led
to something of set back in prices
near the close. 1t was a nervous finish
with May at Sissy and the market as
a whole 2h to 4s above Saturday
night. $685..
Wheat for spot cash delivery outdid
the speculative future option. The
chief contract grades, No. 2 red and
No. 2 hard. commanded as high re-
spectively at $1.5S and $1.58A a bushel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
FOR PAWNEE ROCK.
Sutton Bill i'm Senate for Improves
ments ut Historic Spot.

A bill to make a small appropria-
ton for the erection of a pavilion at
historic Pawnee Rock in Barton coun-
ty for the use OF the citizens of Kan
sas and the travellers from all over the
United States who annually stop there
as they follow the route OF the Old
Santa Fee Trail. has been introduced
by Senator Sutton.
1t Is proposed to erect q building to
be at the disposal of visitors who
come to camp within the enclosure OF
the state park which has been created
there for the preservation of the point
which for fifty years was a landmark
on the old transcontinehta road. Much
has already been accomplished under
the leadership of the Women's Kansas
Day club who have been responsible
for the enclosing of the park with an
iron fence and the erection OF q gran
ite monument to the memory OF the
to 1871 when railroad travel conn
meuCeti -t---''.~-f' s'--r-7- 49,. za---s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
NOTHING TO SAY.
City Commissioners Dodge F1remen
and Home Rule Bill.

The city commissioners Of Topeka
today sidestepped the proposition OF
whether or not they are In favor OF
a bill now pending in the state leeis-
cities of a population of more than
$4,000 to hold a special election to
decide whether a levy should be made
in such cities to provide for double
shift Of firemen. The captains Of the
Topeka fire stations a week ago called
upon the city commissioners and re-
quested that they adopt a resolution
favoring the enactment Of the law.
The city commissioners also avoided
going on record for or against the
"home rule bill for cities, fOstered
by the League of Kansas Municipali-
ties A resolution, favoring the enact
ment of the proposed measure, had
been given first reading at previous
session of the commission. When It
was called up for second reading to-
day, it was placed on file.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
TURN over ALL FEES
Bill in House Calling for Every Cent
for Treasury.

All fees from every department of
state would revert to the state treas
ury under provisions of bill in the
house toda. by Representative
Schmidt. The Schmidt bill is aimed
at all state offices and departments
and affects every official and as
siStant.
Under his bill, Schmidt would COM
pei the turning of fees of kinds into
the state treasury. All speciaI laws
under which state officers are now
drawing salaries would be repealed
and state officials and their assistants
would receive only the salary provided
by law. = -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
Man OF MYSTERY
Purchaser Of Topeka Baseball
Club Fails to Show Up.
Sh.h.h-His Kansas City Rela-
tives Say He's Here.

Where is the mystery Man" in the
Topeka baseball sitaution?
! Is he in the city today making
still hunt while the local fans and
supporters of the baseball team are
trying to find him and offer him their
support in reorganixing q company:
In accordance with previous an
nouncements, crowd of fans gather
ed at the Commercial club rooms at
noon today to meet the "Mysteriousiy
Unknown man who was coming TO
the aid of the club and guarantee to
nut it in a first division place this sea,
son. But, the Mysterious One 1aiieu
to put in an appearance.
The cashier of the German amer
can bank stated that he was talklhs
with the man at an early hour I,is
morning over the long distance teie
phone in Kansas City, and that SAID
magnate expected to arrive in the CITY
before noon.
However. at a late hour this after
noon all efforts to locate him were l.
futile, and both Mr.. actin ana OIL
GERS of the German American patN
stated they had. heard nothihs iui
er from him.
The name of the man who is sup
posed to work wonders for Topeka Is
John Savage. secretary Of George Ie-
beau, president OF the Kansas lily
American association club.
When all efforts to locate him In
Topeka failed this afternoon re-
porter for the Journal called Mr.. Te-
beau's office in Kansas City and asked
for Mr.. Savage.
Mr.. Savage is out of town." was
the message given the operator.
However, a call was put in for Mr..
Savage at his home in Kansas City at
sol Linwood, and when asked where
Mr.. Savage was the lady who an
swered the phone replied:
"Why, Mr.. Savage is in Topeka. He
left for topeka this morning."
If Savage is in Topeka, what is his
motive for making his presence un-
known? According to previous state
ments of both the officials of the
bank and Mr.. Catlin, Mr.. Savage was
anxious to meet those who are inter-
ested in Topeka baseball and wanted
to talk over the general proposition of
maintaining a club here with them.
Also, he would probably want local
capital to help him finance the team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
DIVORCE PETITION.
ID. ID, Smith Says Wife Started Felony
Charge Against Him.

Alleging that the defendant APP
reared before the county to start
felony charge of desertion against
him. petition for divorce has been
filed in the Shawnee county district
court by d. d. Smith. aged So. against
Irene Smith, aged ~. Smith lives at
396 Green street.
In the petition, Smith alleges that
his ssvife left 11fss1 abDut tl1rea months
'Hg6$afif- vWftte VIE @1s43
torneys and agreed upon separations
The plaintiff asks divorce and an in-
junction against the defendant CONF
ing into his store or present residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
Formal Opening of World Fair

Washington, Feb. Formal open
ing of the San francisco exposition
February 20 probably will be cele-
brated with ceremonies in the capitol
rotunda at which President Wilson is
expected to speak. Tentative plans
also include the raising OF flags at q
Geographic signal in every state CAPT.
tai and the insular possessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
Insurance Rates Double.

London, Feb. 1.-The German sub
marine raid in the Irish sea caused a
commotions at Lloyds and insurance
rates stiffened generally. The Atlantic
rate is ordinarily 1.25 per cent. but the
underwriters now are asking $3.50 and
in some cases 1916. What little busi-
ness is being transacted is believed to
be at the lower figures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01

be at least l.62s, the highest in the hissory
OF the school. -
There we're no classes at the high school
today. Real work will start Tuesday un-
announced. The cafeteria win be open
for the first group OF pupils at 11:40. the
second group at 12:15. A good many
students who live close in will go home
for lunch. Seven new class room at tao
high school will be- ready for use Tues
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
IN THE CITY SCHOOLS,
Second Semester Started Today With
Heavy Enrolment.

The second semester of school began in
Topeka with a heavy enrolment. APP
proximately rs pupils from the eighth
grade entered the high school this morn
ing. All former students enrolled last
Friday. There are now more than 1.4GO
students enrolled in the high school and
tie figure for the entire school year will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
salins Ten Inches Snow.

Kansas City. Feb. Snow, accom-
panied by a high wind that began
falling over Kansas last night, con-
tinued throughout the day. At Salina
10 inches has fallen.
A severe snowstorm is also raging
over northeast Oklahoma and is gain
Ing in fury hourly. The temperature
has fallen fifty degrees at Tulsa In the
last "a hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
NAV wheat s1.s4.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Wheat started the
May opened at 1854 per bushel This
was an advance of 21s cents ,ver Sa.ur-
days closing price. July wheat was up
to $135K per bushel. The terrible wealth
e. conditions were partly responsible FOR
the big jump.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
R. B. Ward IS I'LL.
Well known Kansas StOckman Under
went Operation at Christ's Hospital.

r. B. Ward of Belleville. we'll known
Kansas stockman and farmer, is at
Christ's hospital, Topeka, where he
has under. one a successful operation.
Mr.. Ward was at one time a state
senator and is a member of the Kan
sas state board of agriculture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
Throwe = WoriA.s Champion.

st. Francis., Kan, FAbs IA. A. Britt,
champion of all weightssin Kansas, defeat
ed Martin Lewis, light weight champion of
the world, in a wrestling bout here Satur-
day night. Britt secured the first fall with
toe hold in A minutes, 70 seconds, and
the second fall with the sa-.Ae hold In 5
minutes, 10 seconds. 81 b.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01

mss Ethel Campbell Of Philadelphia: Miss Libernan


IT'S Palm bathing
tt idea Of what when
complying
photographer wandering
Poyntar New Ethel Philadelphia
Poynta objected having publication
with the photographer by making face at him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
THE .wEArHER RECORD.

Following are observations Of tho
United States weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending At O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01

Gibbs-'Does your wife believe all you
tell herr" Dibbs-'.Yes:s you see, 1 am
mighty careful what + tell her."-Boston
Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01

A severity Of line and trimming Of
brilliant rhine3tones are features Of
this restaurant gown Of Russian
green velvet The skirt Of this froc'-
Is short and flares, but its suppleness
does away with any bulky effect
Roses shading from . pink to deep
red trim the skirt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01
LOCAL MENTION.

Suit for saos on pfamissory note was
e eodsy FIJI 4,r county G,s,r's'
Reed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01

Complaint charging the defendant with
breaking into barn at 100 Jefferson fetreet
was today filed in the court of Topeka.
The barn is rented by L. E. Fennemore,
62S Adams street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-01

A marriage license "a James Robb and
Olive Burns, both more than 81 years of
age and Of Topeka. was today issued from
the office of Hugh mcfarland, probate
judge of Shawnee county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-22
WEDNESDAY EVENING
GETTING CALAMITY FAT

Funny, isn't i?-but it's true.
This country is becoming calamity fat
When the European ar broke out the United States was in tn
throes Of financial and commercial depression. The dollar vas be
coming scarcer and hard to find and harder to keep.
All Europe seemed in a conspiracy to flood or markets WIN
foreign made goods at prices below the point at which they can De
manufactured in America.
Factories we're beginning O close, construction or dnlnhsheu'
bankers became ver conservative, men and women were losing the"
employment, people with money commenced to Withdraw Il TON Gil
culanon and hoard it up and then
THE WAR;
Hard times ensued for awhile, but commenced to subsde
With half the world in a wild and savage orgy of blood America
found little time to think of her internal troubles.
The mind OF all humanity as focused upon the appalling les
truction OF life and property abroad, upon the crucmiSion Of cNliza-
ton. and the SCATTERING OF the hopes of universal peace.
The American toboggan slide brought to n abrupt matt
The markets of the belligerent countries were opened up to us and
make.
Then the wall came from other and neutral Countries, n every
where the cry was, "We wan goods"
The tide turned-the toboggan a kicked into the discard, and the
American mind turned to the more profitable subject OF supply and
demand.
Prosperity is on the rebound.
The war is the greatest calamity of the world. yet it is flooding
America with untold opportunities.
II is DESTROYING the commerce of half the people of the earth, and
vet o the crest OF the blood stained waves Of disaster America rides
to greater wealth and financial and commercial power.
The fat OF calamity comes TO us!
AS an example, read the following headlines appearing III an last
FRIDAYS New York papers: -
General Motors Declare a Cash Dividend o So Pr Cent-N
Profits Of $14 o2e 900, Largely From War Orders. for Last Lear, Moves
Directors to Make Huge Disbursement at Meeting Last Night at
Hotel Belmont"
This company controls the Buick, Cadillac, Cartercar, Oakland
Odds, and several accessory factories.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-22
TOPICS IN BRIEF

y Mexcos great need now is to raise corn and less Cain.
1t is well to put al embargo at least 0 n the shipment of Mexican
ex-chiefs.
Educational note Kaiser Wilhelm is taking a course in interna-
tional law through a correspondence school.
Brisk fighting on the San and the Bug has at least served to mh-
gate the horrors of unpronounceable warfare.
According to Reuter-, the Turks have been using wooden shells.
1t would look as if they we're beginning to lose their heads.
The a who shot Francis Ferdinand a yea g knew the gmn
was loaded, but he certainly had n o idea how far it would carry.
The German Social Democrats say the people of the country want
peace, but the people do not own any stock in the Krupp gun-wor.s
As Secretary of State, Robert Lansing is not s. fortunate as his
predecessor. He hasn't a counselor tic do all the work for him.
accountability.
We thought that the inventor of rumors had reached his limit
but along comes one who has outdone all others. He say there are
rumors of peace in Mexico.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-22
Paxton's
FOR SALE OR A

For Nevada Land-A fine 8O-acre
farm in the Ozark mountains in Ar
kansas. Thirty bearing peach pear,
plum and apple trees. one. half acre
bearing grapes. Forty acres of good
young timber. Small house and out
buildings. Fine iprinq mountain wa
ter. Ideal place for fruit growing.
Three miles from town and one-ha,f
nile to school. If you are interested
write the Appeal, or Lock Box 4o4.
larson City. Nevada. m25-tt
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-22

Czar Nicholas assumed command of the Russian arm
Tim. "a conduct another mastery retreat.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-22
ENGLISH WORKING MEN OBJECT

British workingmenfs inability to see the value of increasing the
present strength of the English army is the most dominant part 2,
the anticonscripton campaign WHICH as caused threats Q an lh'eih"
revolution to be uttered in Parliament
There is n o doubt that CONSUMPTION would be accepted II leaders
believed the Empire as endangered. But Britain is IN II danger OF
a civil strife, Of account OF CONSUMPTION, inasmuch a III views Q I
labor groups conflict. ,-
While Russia is in danger OF such an internal struggle II IS I'LL
cult 10 conceive of British workers tastenmg nscripu oh mem
selves to relieve the GA Particularly is it regarded as ununey
to suggest that British liberalism adopt such a burden At a time ""eH
the cza is trying tic crush liberalism in Russia.
For the most part the British who favor CONSUMPTION are in the
imperiaIst group Workingmen however. are not interested in widen
ing the bounds Of the Empire when they must pay the cost them
selves They are paying the greatest attention to the expansion "
human rights at home.
Premier Asquih announced in Parliament that nearly three million
O. the kings subjects are serving in the army and navy. Besides keep
ing the seas free for commerce, England IS paying or mar her
proportonate cost of the and hence, in the view OF the workers
consdption cannot be demanded by the Allies.
Recent strikes in Wales and elsewhere have shown I'M
workers will OF hesitate to execute their resolve for civil war, i
CONSUMPTION is forced upon them.
but when W re cam to reading it ovr a second time W. found it tramp
e o on II own toes o often we deemed it the part OF wisdom to keep
silent.
We have M hope left even if we have n adequate means of
in session and trust to the deluse Of oratorial fireworks intimidatlne
the enemy.
If the girls at the fashionable bathing beaches continue modern
ling their customes there will soon be nothing left but the fig leaf.
#--oO-
In the old world a gentleman is who is born of the upper
ernst whether he be saint, sinner o snob. In this country a gentle
mn is a decent man.
If First Chief Carranza is anything like many of the Mexican
generals, the title of "frst thief would be more appropriate.
oo-
After serious consideration we are Of the opinion that the United
States NAV survive the departure of DR.. DumbaL Git!
Gar Nicholas assumed command of the Russian armies just in
time to conduct another mastery retreat
In any event, General Funston does not have to worry " sub
marines o the Rio Grande-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-09-22

After serious consideration we are Of the opinion tina
states NAV survive the departure of DR.. Dumba. Git!