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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
White Man Shares Allotment to
Negro Wife.
Supreme Court Decision Affects
Many Oklahoma Cases.
WEST VIRGINIA MUST REMIT
Tribunal Rules in Long Stand
ing Debt Case.
Express Company Freed in
Kentucky Webb-KenyOn Suit.

Washington, June 14.-Hundreds of
Oklahoma land contests are affected
by decision of the supreme court to-
day that Rastus Hawes. a white man,
inherited an undivided half interest in
the land allotted under the Curtis act
to his wife, a full blood negro, en-
rolled as a Creek.
The supreme court today decided
the 1ongStanding Virginia West Vir-
ginia debt case, holding West Virginia
should pay $12,393,929 as its net share
of the Virginia debt at the time of the
partition of the states.
Extends Liability Law.
The scope of the federal employers
liability law was held by the court to
extend even to brakemen at work dis
connecting interstate commerce cars
to allow an intrastate train to go for
ward
The court disposed of the so-called
Kentucky Webb-Kenyon liquor case
without determining the constitution
ality of the Webb-Kenyon law, or
passing on its constitutionality.
The Kentucky case was a prosecu-
for bringing liquor for personal use
from Tennessee into Whitley county
Kentucky, dry territory
Express Company Escapes.
Justice Day, for the court, held il
was bound to accept the decision o1
the kentucky court OF appeals, ina
the Webb-Kenyon law was not appli
cable. Under that decision the con
viction of the express company wa:
set asides
The Illinois statute of 1874, requiring
every railroad within the state to fur
nish freight and passenger cars fol
service within reasonable time aftel
notice, was held to be constitutional.
The action of the Missouri fedora
court in dismissing the suit of John
P. Hermann of ST. Louis, to recover
S1,300,000 as damages from Benjamin
f. Edwards and George Lane Ed
wards, as directors of the National
Bank of Commerce in st. Louis, for al
legged breach of trust was today af-
firmed by the supreme court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
APPEAL TO COURT
Missouri Pacific Would Protect
Kansas City Bridge.
More Trouble From Drainage
District Along the Kaw.

The supreme court today issued a
restraining order against the Kaw
valley drainage board to prevent de-
struction of the Missouri Pacific
bridge over the Kaw river. hear
ing of the railroads application for
permanent writ to restrain the
drainage board from attacking the
bridge, has been set for Wednesday
morning.
Last week Governor Capper placed
the drainage board in charge of the
Kansas City Southern bridge. This
bridge is above the Missouri Pacific
structure and contention as to it's
height is now in litigation. Question
as to the raising of the Missouri Pa
cific bridge is also in the courts. Last
week, however, the Missouri Pacific
protected it's bridge with ballast and
the drainage board issued an order
that this should be removed within
three days. The Missouri Pacific then
sought relief in the courts.
James Chailis of Atchison, repre-
senting the Missouri Pacific, was in
Topeka today. He admitted that the
road feared trouble similar to that
now faced by the Kansas City South
ern.
I'VE went into the courts to pro-
tect our rights" said the Atchison
lawyer, because the drainage board
tried to force us to do in three days
the very thing concerning which we
have been fighting in the courts"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
GIGANTIC 0LE0 FRAUDS
UNEARTHED BY U. S. men

Washington, June 14.-Olemar-
garine frauds that have caused the
government more in lost taxes than
the whisky tax fraud-the whisky
frauds averaging two million dol
lars a year-have been unearthed
by revenue agents, it was learned
today.
1t became known also that the
government already has recovered
several hundred thousand dollars
from fraudulent dealers in oIeo-
margarine in addition to the large
sums collected by court proceed
ingS.
This means, it is stated, in the
light of the S64e.000 recently
awarded tfsc gos ernment by the
federal court at Columbus, Ohio,
in it's proceedings against the Cap
ital City Dairy company and the
additional 100000 being sought
from the same concern by the gov
ernn,ent. that the frauds have run
into millions of dollars.
A revelation of the extent of the
crooked work is promised when the
governments case against certain
Rhode Island dealers begins next
week. This will not be the last of
such prosecutions. 1T is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
Banner Not Woven by Senti-
ment but by History.
EMBLEM OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
No Swashbucklers Among Those
Who Left Greatest Legacy.
Executive Pleads for Honest
Living without Bluster.

Washington, June 14.-President
Wilson, speaking at Flay day exer-
cises here today, urged Americans to
remember their patriotism on days
other than national holidays and to
carry the flag of the country ever in
their hearts.
The president made no direct refer
ence to the European war or to inter-
national questions, but he was ap-
plauded whenever he made any refer
ence to the patriotism of the people
of the United States.
The exercises were held on the
south steps of the Treasury building.
When the president arrived, a large
audience stood and cheered until he
waved his hands for silence
Introducing the president. Secretary
McAdoo said the meeting was to pay
homage to the flag "of our country at
a time when it has a deeper signifi-
cence than ever before in the worlds s
history; when it is the hope of civil
ization."
Embodiment of Histroy.
The exercises were attended by Sec
retary Lansing, Secretary Daniels and
many other government officials. A
chorus of treasury department en-
polyees sang patriotic songs.
For me-" said the president, "the
flag does not express a mere body of
vague sentiments. 1t is the embodi-
ment, not of a sentiment, but of a.
history; and no man can rightly serve
under the flag who has not caught
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is eighteen miles northwest of Jaro-
slaw. OH the river San. The state
ment follows:
western Theater of War-The
French suffered a severe defeat on
the front between LEVIN and ArraS
after the enemys columns, which
were preparing to make an advance
by storm, had beer repulsed several
times in the course of the day by our
artillery.
Berlin Reports Victories.
Strong enemy attacks in close form
alton were begun toward evening
against our positions on both of the
Lorette hills and on the Neuville-
Roclincourt front. Our opponents
were repulsed everywhere with heavy
losses. All our positions are firmly in
our hands. Minor attacks by the
enemy on the User Canal were re-
pulsed. East of Hebuterne infantry
battle have not led to any results
worth mentioning. Advances against
positions conquered by us in Cam
payne were frustrated at the very out
set
neighborhood of Kuzie, northwest of
Shawl. few enemy positions We're
taken. Three officers and 800 men
were taken prisoners Southeast of
the road from Miriampol to Kovno,
our troops took the first Russian line
by storm. Three officers and 313 men
were captured.
Russ Swept Back.
"Southea stern Theater of Var
General Won Mackenzen began an at
tack over a line extending seventy
kilometres CAB miles). Starting from
their positions at Cyerniawa, north
west of Mosciska and at Sieniawa. the
enemy's positions have been taken
along the entire length of this front.
Sixteen thousand prisoners fell into
our hands yesterday. Attacks by the
and General Won Der Marwitz also
made progress.
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friendly tone of the second American
note" said this official, whose name
cannot at this time be disclosed. 1--WE
certainly shall do everything to reply
son for apprehension. Undoubtedly
there will be a situation which both
countries can accept.
Optimistic Feeling General.
Everywhere in Berlin a decided
feeling of optimism prevails regarding
the possibility of a German-American n
agreement. / have cOnVerSed not only
with high officials of the foreign Of
flee, but with editors of Berlin news
papers and other prominent persons.
All replied in the affirmative when l
asked if official Germany was as op-
timistic over the negotiations as the
press
Where there is a will there is a
way 1 was told.
.Of course, this is a big question
with America, but you must remem-
Der Germany has face other big is
Sues the foreign office official
added.
DO you refer to the Balkans" 1
asked.
He answered that he did
How long will it be before Amer
lea may expect the reply to her sec
ond note" was another question put
to the foreign office official.
Wait on Meyer-Gerhard.
I'VE must await the arrival of Dr.
Meyer-Gerhard. he replied His re-
port will be submitted to various Off
cia1S. Afterwards, we shall confer
with the ministers, because. since this
is a governmental, marine and diplo-
matte question, it concerns these de-
partnents. Germany's reply must be
their decision
Discussions as to a possible ar
rangement continue here. The plan
eliciting most favorable comment is
that since the United States seeks to
safeguard the travelling of neutrals,
an agreement may be made by which
submarines shall respect certain des-
ignated passenger ships not carrying
arms and ammunition, and travelling
over prescribed ocean routes. These
ships. it is suggested, might be painted
a uniform colcr or have a social flag
painted on their sides, even if owned
by a beiligerelt-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
RISE in THE river.
1t Came Up Nearly a Foot in the
Night.

The weather continues unsettled in
Kansas. 1t is wise to have an UNI
brella handy.
There was a light shower Sunday
evening at Topeka and a shower this
morning between one and 4:30 o'clock
that netted .05 of an inch.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy
weather tonight and Tuesday and a
rise in temperature.
The minimum temperature of 81
degrees at six. seven and eight
o'clock this morning was six below
normal.
The Kaw river still is high. The
ge today was 1873 feet as against
17.6 feet Sunday.
The sun came out this afternoon
and the weather was of the summer
resort variety. The wind was twelve
miles an hour from the west. The
temperature was 9 degrees below nor
NAL today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14

wheat crop Already the expense of
plowing, narrowing, seed and seeding
has amounted to $22,707.2OO. Next
fall there will be threshing expense
of SIS, ,522, 500, with an item of ST.
$4,000 to be added in somewhere for
use of tolls. To this total goes an
item of S354SO,OO0 for rentals and
interest, making grand total eX-
pense of $92,514,10O for the produc-
ton of the 1915 crop.
That is the sorrow story of the Kan
sas farmer. He has figured in every
item of expense and the man who
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z DEAD, | DYING IN RIOT
Officers in Fierce Battle With Mob
That Lynches Negro.

Winnsboro, S. c., June IA white
named Eisenhauer and Utes Smith,
a negro, charged with criminal as
sault, were killed and five officers
were wounded, Sheriff A. D. Hood,
probably fatally, during a riot here
early today when a mob attempte to
take the negro Smith from the Of
ficers.
In the fighting that followed Smith S
body was riddled with bullets.
Georgia Black Killed by Mob.
ToccOa, Ga, June 14.-Sam
stephens, negro, was taken from the
Stephens county Jail today by a mob
of more than 100 armed men, hanged
to a nearby tree and shot. He was
accused of attacking a 16-year-
white girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
BRYAN To FIRE AGAIN;
ON 1.-THE CAUSELESS WAR"

Washington, June 14.-Former
Secretary Bryan today announced
through friends here that he would
issue another statement proposing a
means of ending the war. The
statement, which will be issued to-
morrow or Wednesday, will not
deal with his resignation from the
cabinet, but with '.The war as it is;
the causes that led to it, and the
way OUT
The statement will be entitled,
THE CauSeIeSS War" 1t was said
it would be MIR. Bryan'S last ''for
the present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
Using Steel Wire Now.

Petrograd, June 14.-During the
recent fighting between Przashnish
and the German frontier, the Rus
sian attackers had the greatest
difficulty in several instances in
getting through the barb-wire en-
tanglements protecting the Ger
man lines. After many attempt
had been made with various types
of wire-cutters, it was discovered
that the enemy was employing a
new kind of wire, MADE of steel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
UNFURLS LARGEST FLAG
ST. Louis Accepts Banner, 15Ox7S,
From Million Population Club.

St Louis June 14-What is said to
be the largest flag of the United States
in America was presented to the city
of ST. Louis during the flag day cele-
bration here today. The flag is $50
by 7S feet and weighs 400 pounds. 1t
was given to the city by the Million
Population club.
At recent parade $50 men and so
boy scouts were required to bear the
flag
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
Kaiser's Forces in Gigantic Of
fenSive i'm Galicia.
take $1,000 AS PRISONERS
Germans Report French Badly
Beaten Near Arras.
Opponents Repulsed Every
where With Big Losses.

Berlin, June 14.-(via London) -
Official announcement was made here
this afternoon that General Won Mack
enzer has occupied the Russian posi-
ton along the entire front in the east
ern arena of the fighting from eyer
niawa to Sieniawa.
The places are in Galicia. Sieniawa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
RUMANIA SIGNS WITH
CAR; WILL ENTER WAR

Rome, June 14.-Rumania has
signed a tentative agreement with
Russia, removing all obstacles pre-
venting Rumania from entering the
war on the side of the allies, ac-
cording to a telegram received to-
day by the Montenegrin minister
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
CALLING CARD SAVES LIFE.

Linz, June IA German lady
sent a box of cigars to a soldier re-
Gently accompanied by her calling
card. The lieutenant later wrote
her that the card had saved his
life. One day while in the trenches
he took out his note book. and her
card fell to the ground When he
bent down to pick it up shrapnel
fell over the trench. He would
have surely been killed had he not
been in reclining position.
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Der of commerce has been trans
ferred to Vienna and the Tricst
treasury has been sent to Le-
biana.
Heavy fighting has been resumed
on Gallipol peninsula between the
French and British forces and the
Turkish army which is defending the
approach to Constantinople. Tho
Turkish war office announced that at
tacks of the allied forces against the
right wing of the Turks were repulsed
and that the attackers were thrown
back to their original positions with
heavy losses.
A press dispatch from Petrograd
says 10000 men in the army Of Cen
era1 Won MackenZen were killed as the
result of attack on the Russian
positions near Mosciska, in Galicia.
An official report says the Teutonic
allies have occupied the Russian posi-
ton along the entire front IN the east
ern aren't from Cyerniawa to Sieniawa.
Occupation of the Carinthian town
of Valentino by the Italians is an
nounced officially at Rome. Along the
Isonzo river Il battle of large proper
tions has been in progress for several
days. Although the Italians apparent
1y have won some advantages, the
Austrians have brought up reinforce
ments and are offering determined re-
sistance.
The Italian official statement says:
Friday night our heavy artillery
cut the railway from Gorilla to NAL
facone, in the vicinity of the Sagrado
railway station"
Berlin reports the allies repulsed
near Arros and all German positions
held firmly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
CAMINNETTI LOSES OUT
Tribunal Declines to Review Convic-
ton in Slave Case.
Washington, Jul

Washington, juno 1.-THE su-
preme court today declined to review
the conviction of T. Drew Caminetti of
Sacramento, Cal, on charges of vio-
Iating the white slave law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
BLAZE IN SHIPS HOLD
Steamer TOftwoOd, Galveston for
Havre, Puts in at Chcrbourg.

Cherbourg, June 1.-THE British
steamer Toftwood from Galveston
May Is via Newport News May "a, for
Havre, has arrived in the roads here
with fire in her cargo. part of which
must be discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
SNOW u INCHES DEEP
Thick Blanket Covers the Earth at
Sturgis, s. ID.

Sturgis, s. D., June 14.-Four to
twelve inches of snow lay on the
ground here carly today. Twelve hours
of incessant rains with high winds
preceded the heavy snowfall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
Engine Fails; Two Drown.

Mount Pleasant, Ia, June 14--Bert
Faulkner and Joe Schaffner, young
men of this city, were drowned in the
Skunk river near here today when the
engine in the motor boat failed and
they floated over a dam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
Theaters May Close and Parks
Are Facing Shutdown.
men CHEER AS They QUIT
No Disorders Reported in Early
Hours of WaIkOut.
Thousands of StrikebreakerS
Assembled by Companies.

Chicago, June IA Carrying
armed guards. elevated trains TINS
afternoon were sent out on tnelr
runs on fifteen minute schedule i'll
an effort to crush the greatest
street car strike Chicago and per-
haps the nation has known. There
were no passengers on the first
several trains. Several crews OF
professional strikebreakers from
Cincinnati and other eastern cities
began to arrive for duty tomor-
row. Anticipating disorder. Po-
lice Chief Healey today an
nounced he would ask the council
for an appropriation for 1000
special policemen. The request
is expected to be granted without
question.
Chicago, June 14.-Chicago-
approximately 100000 of
them walked-motored and used
steam roads to their work today.
Strike of $4,000 streetcar en-
ployees went into effect at mid
night last night. Not wheel on
the 1910 miles of track of the
surface and elevated lines turned
after A o'clock this morning,
when the last crews took their
cars into the barns. 1t was the
first time in a generation that all
streetcar service in Chicago was
completely tied up.
Men Cheer as They Quit.
The strike vas carried out without
any disorder, according to early re-
ports. Seven hundred policemen were
on guard at the various car barns
throughout the city to watch property
and prevent crowds from congregat-
ing. The men cheered as they left
thei. cars.
Orders to strike We're issued after
an all day conference yesterday of
union leaders, transportation company
officials and Mayor Thompson, in
vain attempt to bring about arbitra-
ton. Neither side would yield.
The strikers had demanded a guar
antee of a wage increase. Officials of
the companies refused this demand.
TO meet it. company officials said,
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u. S. NEED HAVE
NO FEARS, SAYS
WILHELM'S aide
High Official Says Friendly Note
Is Well Received.
Shall Do Everything to Reply in
Same Tone.
THERE'S A Way HE DECLARES
To Mark for Safety Ships That
Are Unarmed.
Berlin Plans Distinctive COIOrs
for Passenger Boats.
THERE'S A Way The DECLARES
To Mark for Safety Ships Tha
Are Unarmed.
Berlin Plans Distinctive COIOrS
for Passenger Boats.
BY CARL ACKERMAN.

Berlin, June 14.-America has no
need to be apprehensive over Ger
many's reply to the American note, a
high official of the German foreign
office told me today.
1--WE are much impressed by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14

Manager Jackson announced this
morning that he expected to get sweet
revenge from Hollands JosieS this
afternoon ard stated that Clunn
would work on the pitchers rubber
with Monroe behind the bat.
Hollands pitching choice for the
day was Lakaff, with the same line
up and batting order as Sunday.
This morning Owner Savage an
nounced that he was on the hunt of
a new pitcher and hoped 10 land
good one Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
Estimate Based on the 1914
Expense of Production.
COST PLACED AT S92, Psi, 100
A Net Profit of $5O,74S,OOO for
the Farmers.
The Business Will Be Handled
With Home Money.

Kansas Wheat Crop in Figures.
Total acreage. S,S70,O00
Estimated production,
bushels ..........13 13O, 200, 900
Probable value. .$143, 600, 600
Cost of producing crop,
including rental of
land and Interest,". 90, 251, 100
Net profit to farmers. 5O,74S, 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14

In the next few weeks, Kansas
farmers will take from the banks ap-.
proximately 16,4O9,0O0 to pay for
the harvest of 130 million bushel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14
TURKS HIT HARD
Allies on Peninsula Thrown
Back With Great Losses.
TeutOns Lose 10000 Killed in
Galician Triumph.

Rome, June 14.-The governor
of Triest has transferred his res
idencc to Adelsberg. The cham
Der of commerce has been trans
ferred to Vienna and the Tricst
treasury has been sent to Le-
biana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-14

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday:
warmer in northeast portion tonight
and warmer Tuesday.
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REVENGE TODAY!
Clunn Chosen to Defeat the
DrummerS This Afternoon.
Owner Savage Is After a New
Twirling Artist.

The Line Up.
st. Joseph Topeka
Page, 2b Roche, If.
Rapp, 3b Bo5tick, ss.
Watson, rf Trainer, IF.
Williams, cf Mayer, lib.
Tonneman, If Jackson, CT
Fisher. 1b baltimore, 2b.
Ewoldt. SIS Monroe, C
White. Cochran, 3b
Lakaff D Clunn, p.
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BASEBALL TODAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Boston at Chicago. game postponed
rai
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-05
PROSPECTS OF A BEER
SHORTAGE IN BERLIN.
Production Cut Down 20 Per Cent. to
Save Barley.

Berlin, Aug. 4.-(Correspondence of
The Associated Press).-Prospects of a
beer shortage and, as its natural re-
sultant, another increase in prices, is
giving concern to the authorities. For
some time now the beer production has
been reduced to 60 per cent. of it's for
mer fgures-for the purpose of cutting
down the quantity of barley used. At
the same time the breweries are re-
quired to set apart 20 per cent. of the
old production figure for the army
with the result that Berlin has to sub
sist on 40 per cent of its one-ttme
supply.
Aside from the general public, which
either is getting less beer to drink
than before, or is paying more for it,
or both. the restaurant and cafe pro-
prietors are the ones hardest hit.
Even the raises in prices that have
been effective for months have not
compensated for the material reduction
in number of sales.
AS one means for aiding them II now
is proposed to stop the sale of bottled
beer in grocery and other stores that
have other income sources, limit mate
rally the bottled beer production, and
permit the restaurants to handle all
that is produced. The sale of bottled
beer in municipal or government build
ings it is proposed to stop altogether
as a further means of Tightening the
load Of the restaurateur
A restriction of spirituous liquors so
severe that it amounts almost to a dis
continuance of their sale is also pro-
posed.