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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
GUILTY OF KILLING CHIEF
Illinois Negro BoOtlegger to Prison
for Life-Shot Police
Head I'm Raid.

Galesburg, Ill, Dec. 23.-Henry
Hopkins, colored. was found guilty to-
day of the murder of Galesburg's s chief
of police, T. L. Mathews. The jury
after nineteen hours deliberation
fixed the penalty at life Imprisonment
Hopkins, known as "Lottie'' was
suspected of operating q gambling
house and of selling liquor illegally
Chief Mathews with three policemen
raided the place the night of October
IT and Mathews was shot through the
heart while leading the way into the
house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
Big BRITISH LOSS
Nearly $4,000 Officers and Men Has
Been Cost of DardaneIIes Cam
paign to December II.

London. Dec. 23.-Great Britain's
loss of officers and men at the Dar-
danelles up to December II was 112,-
92l.
This is the grand total of officers
and men. including the naval lists of
killed. wounded and missing The
number killed was 25.279. In addition
to the total of casualties the number
of sick admitted TO hospitals was 96,-
6S3.
The losses were distributed as fol-
lows:
Wounded-Officers. 1853; men,
72,222
Missing-Officers, 337; men. 12,114.
New German Coinage.
Berlin. Dec 23-The federal coun-
Gil has decided on the coinage of iron
ten pfennig pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
SaUe Your
Newspapers rs
Is AdUice
In Germany

Amsterdam, Dec. 23--Don't burn
your old newspa pers; save them"
urges Prof Hugo Mehner IN the Ham
burg Nachrichten.
The professor explains that ne is
perfecting a scheme fer turning pa per
waste into substitute for straw,
which is largely used as fodder. not
only IN the ordinary way as chaff, but
also IN fresh ways after treatment by
chemical processes.
so we come to this adds Prof
Mehner, that the masses of old news
papers which have already fed mems
minds in town and country Will then
feed cattle, and old brown paper and
cardboard boxes will yield milk and
heef steak
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
WOMEN TO SHOW MORE
HOSIERY, COMES DECREE

Chicago. Dec. 23.-Skirts that
will clear the ground from to
IL inches Will predominant the
spring styles in gowns and street
dresses according to advanced
models exhibited by the Chicago
Garment Manufacturers aSsocia-
ton.
COlors also will be much gayer,
it was announced today. and the
skirts will be much fuller and
draped.
Gowns for both women and
misses are cut along youthful
lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
MAYBE THE SPY
GOT ONE OF THEM

London, Dec. 23.-An instance
of the thoroughness of the Ger
man spy system at the front is
shown in the following from the
Belgian trenches:
A regiment of Belgian chaus-
seurs was ordered to leave the
tranches one night at dark to re-
ceive new khaki uniforms An
hour after the order was issued a
sign was hoisted from a German
trench across the way: Good
bye, brave Chauuseurs. Run
along and get your new uniforms
at twenty francs apieea-n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
Can't Bake
Fancy Rolls
In Austria

Vienna, Dec. 23.-A ministerial de-
cree has been issued forbidding the
baking of rolls, biscuits and other
farcy breads and permitting only the
making of loaves of ordinary bread.
The order does not apply to house
holds
A further order requires persons
possessing raw oils, benzoi and tar oil
to report the quantity on hand on the
first and fifteenth of every month.
This order authorizes the eXpropria-
ton of mineral oils if such step is
necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
HAS DISEASE OF BONE
Bernhardt Is Not Seriously III-Has
IncurabIe Malady but Can
Appear Sitting in Choir.

Paris, Dec. 23.-Sarah Bernhardt
a report of whose dangerous illness
was denied yesterday, is now said to
be afflicted with malady of the bones,
which is perhaps incurable. 1t does
not prevent her from giving occasion
al public recitations while sitting in
a chair
Madame Bernhard talks of her
American tour and is going ahead
with the arrangements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

New York, Dec. IA reversible
telescope indirect firing sight, the
property OF the United States army,
the design of which has been careful
ly guarded by the government, has dis
appeared from three-inch field gun
in the armory of the Second field ar
tiIlery of the national guard, it was
stated tonight. Its intrinsic value was
small. The supposed theft has been
reported to the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
Carranza Fines OiI Comnany.

Galveston, Dec. 23.-The Aguila Pc
troIeum company, which operates sew
eraI steamers out of Tampico and is
owned by the Lord Cowdry interests.
has been fined the sum of S2,5O0 gold
by the Carranza government because
of failure to comply with the order
requiring oil companies to submit to
detailed reports of their operations
in Mexico The Oil Field company of
Mexico and the Continental Petroleum
company have been fined similar
amounts on the same charges, says
the dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

as the A B. C. mediators was award
ed today by Secretary Lansing to Miss
Jeanette Scudder, of New York. The
medals are to bear inscriptions stat
ing that they are presented to the am
bassadors for their generous services
as nediators in the controversy be-
tween the government of the United
States and the leaders of the warning
parties of the republic of Mexico"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
HIGH LIGHTS IN EUROPE'S
WAR ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

A victorious check of the Ger
man drive was claimed by Russia.
along the entire front
Germany had million troops
concentrated to crush Russia
A Belgian civil population upris-
ing against German officers was
predicted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
LAST MINUTE NEWS.
Thankful for Small Favors.

Chicago saloons must close their
doors promptly one hour after mid
night New Years morning, restau-
rants wholly detached from bar rooms
may remain open all night. This
supplemental ruling from the cor
poration counsel today lifted the
gloom from those who were saddened
by the one O'Clock closing order yes
terday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
A GREEN CHRISTMAS
Weather Bureau at Washington Says
There VIII Be No Snow ard Tenn
perature Will Be Moderate.

be a sunshiny Christmas, with mild
temperatures. There is no use getting
the sleighbells down from the barn
loft, and Wiilie's new sled will prob
ably be unused for some days.
There may be little fall of snow
over the Great Lakes according to the
weather bureau today. There will be
no storms or even areas of unusually
cold weather elsewhere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 23.-The gunboat
Sacra arrived here Wednesday
from Port Au Prince, Haiti bringing
a number of sick marines who were a
part of the American expeditionary
force in Haiti. The Sacramento also
brought the body of Captain F. E Ro-
berd, U. s. N, who was killed by a fall
from his horse from Port Au Prince
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

San F'rancisco, Cal, Dec. "a
Copies of advices said to have been
received from China. Announcing
growing opposition to change Of gov
ernment from a republic to a NOR
archy were posted throughout China
town here and aroused the quarter to
a high pitch of excitement The flag
of the republic was displayed and
crowds gathered for animated discus
sions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

Springfield. Ill, Dec. 23.-There is
no law in the state of Illinois whereby
DIR. Harry ]. Haiselden, the Chicago
physician who refused to save or pro-
long the life of the BolIinger baby in
that city November II, can be indicted
by a grand jury. Such was the in
formation received by Attorney Cen
eraI Luecey in a. letter from States At
torney Maclay Hoyne, of Cook county.
today.
The letter was in reply to a request
of the attorney general for an investi-
cation of the case by the Chicago Of
ficiaIs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
W. W. HARRIS IN RACE.
Santa Fe Man Announces Candidacy
for Clerk of District Court
in Shawnee

William w. Harris. an employee in
the Santa Fe accounting department
has announced his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for clerk OF
the district court
Harris has been in the employ OF
the Santa Fe for % years. The only
other candidate in the field is Mrs
Mary Chaplin. now employed in the
office of the probate Judge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
Chicago
Doctor Is
In Clear

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Attorney
General Lucey will take no furth-
er steps to question the action of
DR.. Harry j. HaiseIden who de-
cIined to perform an operation
on the Bollinger baby on the
ground that it was hopelessly de-
fectiVc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
HEAVIEST XMAS MAIL
Postoffiee Department Reports, Also,
That 1t Is Being Handled
Without Delay.

washington. Dec. 23.-The postof-
flee department received reports today
from every section of the United
States that the Christmas mail is
heavier than ever before and is be-
ing moved without DELAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
GERMANS REThKE A HILL
War Office Announces That Positions
Lost to French Earlier in Week
Are Captured Again.

Berlin, Dec. 23.-The war office an
nounced today that the summit Of
-Weilerkopf. captured earlier
in the week by the French, had been
regained by the Germarat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
CALL SPAIN ELECTION
King Alfonso Signs DEGREES Dissolving
Cortes-Selection to BE Made
in March,

Madrid, Dec 23.-King Alfonso to-
day signed DEGREES dissolving the
cortes.
March.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
A. B. C. Mediators Get Medals

Washington. Dec. 23.-Designing of
three gold medals to be presented by
the United States to Am basSa dor
Naon of Argentina, Dagama of Brazil
and Suarez of Chile, popularity known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
AUSTRIA LIKES IT
New American Note on An
coma Is Well Received.
Work on an Early Answer Has
Begun Already.

Vienna, Dec 23-The new Ameri-
can note regarding the Ancona has
made a good impression here.
An early answer may be expected.
Work on it has been begun already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
U. S. NOTE AT VIENNA
Ancona Communication Reached
Destination on Tuesday Evening.

American Ancona note was received at
Vienna at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening,
the state department learned today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
Missouri Politician Dies.

Holden, Mo, Dec. 23.-William
Steele, 6S years old, prominent in
Missouri politics, died here today. He
came here in 1870 and since had en-
gagged in the mercantile business. He
was a delegate to the Democratic con-
vention in 1892
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

Paris, Dec. 23,-Genera1 Bonnal, a
French military expert examining in
the Intransigeant the situation at Sa-
loniki, mentions the German state
ment that the French and British
forces at the Greek port now number
172, 900 officers and men and are in
creasing and says: The joint army
soon will reach 20o,0 they are oc-
cupying a semi-circle around Salo-
niki.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
RATES TO GO UP
Western Railroads Given Fat
Freight Advances.
Second Decision by Interstate
Commerce Body.

washington, Dec 23-RaiIroads
west of the Mississippi river were Civ
en- material increases in freight rates
today by the interstate commerce com
mission in a second decision in the So
called western advance rate case.
Important increases granted in
cluded carload rates on agricultural
implements except to points in Louis
lana carload rates on canned goods
and carload rates on boots and shoes
and leather between Missouri manu-
featuring points and points west. In
creases on many miscellaneous items
were allowed, but some others were
held to be unjustified. The record in
the case does not disclose how much
additional revenue the carriers will
obtain.
Among other increases granted
were in rates flue lining on dried
ana evaporated fruits in portions of
the west and on furniture in carloads
from Kansas City and other points
to points in Oklahoma. Increases
eteallowed also in certain cases in
the charges for switching grain and
in the transit charge on fruits and
vegetables in the territory beyond the
Missouri river.
Increases were denied in carload
rates on eggs from points in Kansas
to the southwest, as were increases
from points through the west on cider
Missouri. increases on Bauxite ore,
used in the Tnanufa cture of aluminium
were denied in some cases and granted
in others.
Kansas utilities commissioners were
vitally interested in the case which
was decided this afternoon by the fed
era1 commission. Arguments in the
case were made several weeks ago
while attorneys for the state commits
sion were in Washington. The suit in
volved increases in numerous freight
CLASH icatons and the demand by the
railroads meant increases of thou
sands of dollars annually to Kansas
shippers.
At the offices of the utilities com
mission this afternoon, it was stated
that no notice of the federal decision
had been received. 1t is impossible to
determine the extent of the railroad s
victory until classification of the in
creases is received. This record will
not be received in Topeka until early
next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23
20 Earthyuakes Shake GnatemaIa.

Guatemala, City, Guatemala, Dec. 25.
There have ben 90 severe earth
quakes in Guatemala in the last two
days No serious damage has been
repnrt~7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

WEATHER forecast for Kansas;
w Partly cloudy tonight; unsettled
Friday. with no important change in
temperature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-23

Continued on Page %
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, May 31.-President Wilson intends TO
shape the Of the United States the international
crisis which has arsen leave doubt abroad Of
the counys purpose not only to speak, but if
sary, to act for the cause Of humanity
1t virtually determined by the President today
that Germanys avoidance Of the larger questions Of
humanity by technical argument the hitherto undis-
puted point OF the right Of searching craft must
be met promptly with note again setting forth briefly
the facts found by investigate Of officials here
the cargo and peaceful equipment of the Lustania and
reteratng the intention of the United States
hold the German government to strict accountability for
all violations of American rights on the high
Tomorrow the President viii lay before the cabinet
both the German and Mexican questions The tense sit
uaon produced by the receipt of the unyieding reply
from Germany overshadowed the Mexican problem to-
day
Count Won Bernstorf the German ambassador, has
been granted interview with the President for We'd
nesday noon.
Just what the President will propose to the cabinet
Is matter Of wide conjecture There a noticeable
confidence that Germany having failed yield in prin
cple in fact the American point of view the Pres
dent would suggest course following, logically, the
strong expressions in the note sent May Is.
Germany has officially notified Ambassador Gerard
that the American steamer Gulflght torpedoed in the
English channel on May was mistaken for a British
vessel and attacked because of this error
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
LINDSAY NAVAL
STORES BILL
PASSES HOUSE
Has Already Passed Senate
and Becomes Law When
Signed by Governor.
~ CLAUDE L.ENaLE.

Tallahassee. fla. May 3I.--After re-
iectinE an amendment. which Lindsay
himself prepared 70. NJ stated BY him.
meet the objections ~ independent OPP
orators 20 the bin a. drawn and passed
In senate, the house today passed the
Lindsay naval stores inspection hiil in
the original form a. passed ~ the sen
ate.
The house killed the senate hill re-
ducing the tax on gross receipts ~
the Southern Express Co. from two
90 one and one-haif per cent, while the
senate passed the grandfather clause
constitutional amendment which dis
franchises negroes. which the house
passed two weeks ago. The house
passed the Goldsiein bin providing for
the state carrying insurance on state
buildings. The senate passed house
bin providing repositories for county
funds
The Okaloosa county bin was
amended ~ adopting a snlit referen-
dunn offered by Lindsay and Is now
on thiF,RAeadinK IN the senate
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
Expected Prison Commits.
sion Will Make Known
It's Findings Soon.

Atlanta May 3l.-~Tha hearing on
leo Franks application for q com
mutation from death sentenca 20 Mfo
imprisonment was completed before the
state prison commission late today II
IL expected that the commission will
make a recommendation within ten
days 60 the governor, who will make =
final decision. NOBODY appeared 20 ar
que opposition 20 Franks application.
The principal features - the pro-
ceedfnNB were the letter written by thu
late Judge Roam. who presided az the
trial urging clemency and a statement
81 Mrs. Frank describing her husbands
action following the day of the Mary
pharan murder. She denied the rumor
X enlargement between herself and
husband
Roam IN the letter stated that AZ the
proper time he would ask the governor
20 commute the sentence and that A.
Ter months q elaboration BE- was un-
certain - 90 the prisoners guilt add
ing. aTf e possible ! showed undue
Difference 20 the opinion u the 3ury
when I allowed the verdict 90 stand "
Frank Solicitor Dorsey ard members
q Mary phagan's family did not at
tend. Ex-CenRresHnan Howard repre-
seutiuw frank. submitted a mass a
court records. petitions from Ieglala-
lures and societies and letters. Err
/ Governor Foas - Massachusetts. and
others from Georgia and other states
| appeared aaklnE for clemencv How
ard dnclar@ when the Enan letter vas
received. We feit that there had been
I arrnrurf shed an We bad eNnncfna ~
4 Accomplish ~ argument" Tie asserted
I thai undM the law the verdict could
have baen death or life imprisonment
and ASKED the commission and govern
/ or mere Ito pass Tor the alternate aen-
tenee. fs1mard said eve ask b n
the nanf a. mercy, based upon DOUBT
/ regardns the prisoners guilt This i
an apueN for mercy which reverber-
\ afed fraAa one end % Tire country tn
4 the oth@ arcusing instincts and hu-
man sleapathy a. few cases IN The
history IL the country have ever done.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
MemoriaI4 Address
By the President
Aroused Feeling

washington. May 8i.-President
Wilson reused a large audience az
Memorial dav exercises a. Arlington
National cemetery % 4 high pitch q
enthusiasm today BY applying lessons
~ the Civil war 90 present day prob
lens He declared the solemn lesson
81 the var was thar The unity OF the
United States be exemplided Tn the ac-
items 81 tts people.
"Isel ~ think q our duty and the
actions that lie before us." said the
president
Mr.. Wilson spoke carefully and slow
~ end avoided any direct reference
90 the present International crIsia. The
crowd arpiauded him however al every
expression 81 patriot sentiment When
re nrore 90 speak the entire crowd
atcod az and eheered far several min
utea-
Just before TIRE presidents address
bishop Earl Crnuaton 81 Washington
prayed that the president be given DE-
vine guidance in the most deiacate
crisis n the history q the world",
and John McElr0v acting department
oommander o. the Potomas. Grand
Army 81 the Republic. praised the
prsalaant as being &C to guide the
oountxy az the present time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
HEARING
ON FRANKS PETITION

pedoed on Ushant last Saturday, were
landed az Barry dock today.
According 60 their recitals several
shells were fired az the steamer and
this was the only warning they had
After the crew got into their boats q
torpedo was sent 20 the engine room.
A quantity Of wrecigage fell into one
81 the boats from this explosion and
two men OF the crew were injured.
The torpedolng occurred az half past
eleven Saturday morning. The fol-
lowing day the crew were picked up
BY a Greek steamer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01

Paris. Nay 7a.--That the Crown Pr4n~
cess Cecelie intends b break with her
husband IRE German crown prince. ~
TIE substance q 9 rlmor printed bY the
anrtas
We learn from an absolutely certain
source that az event the interest 81
which cannot escape Mnvnn@y, "a about
90 occur tn Germany. Crnrsn Princess
Ceoeiie intends - break attn her hue
hard ard % leave Berlin for Russia.
she e being strongly ENCOURAGED 81 tnas
plan ~ her mother, TIRE Grand nuehEss
ABaRtaNia"
~ dauRhter raeentlVs and fha same
source reports that she VIII take her
baby daughter with her. leaving the
other cail4ran &C the Berlin eoarr. JOIN.
~ the cNAnna and har daughters ia
Red Croaz MurE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
Russians at River San, Say
They Have Taken the
Offensive.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS

London, May 3i.-The great battle
on the SAN 60 which the Russians felt
back after retreating over half - Ca
hcia. stlll RACES. but the Russians as
aert they have assumed the offensive.
London takes this statement 70 mean
that another mighty German effort has
spent itself.
Though PrzemysTs fate stin Il UNI
certain, allied circles contend the
Austrian8 and Germans Fatied TO crush
the Russians IN Galicia and that their
rush forward. costing thousands az
lives, has fallen short. TIE official
Austrian statement tonight claims no
noteworthy advances
In the west neither side has done
much lately. italy retaliated Tor the
Austrian air and naval raids along
her east coast By bomharding pola.
the Austrian naval base. from a
dirlRlble, while Italian DESTROYER
made \ dash on Monfalcone. dolng
considerable damage 70 Austrian ship
ping and escaping unscathed.
German submarines are stiH active
The news tonight adds the panisr
steamer sohorg 70 the list Of victims
The crew was saved British steamer
Dixiana was torpedoed Friday while
en route from Savannah 20 Swansea.
Wales.
The British press f. following the
German and American note exchange
with keenest interest There - much
speculation concerning the probable
American action.
Although reports from Cohstanti
nople favored the Turkish troops IN
the operations on GalNopoa peninsula
the British war ofice announced e..
day that en- a furious engagement q.
recent date the Turkish casualties
numbered two thousand. while the
allies lost only two hnuare@
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
LONDON CLAIMS MIGHTY GERMAN
EFFORT IN CALAClA HAS FAILED
AIR RAID OF BIG PROPORTIONS
is EXPECTED ON LONDON SOON

Al the same time a warning was
issued that no statement what
ever be published IN English news
papers dealing with ne places IN the
nelghborhood q London reached ~
the air craft except such information
az the admiralty issues
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-01
De Palma Winner
of the 500-MHe
Automobile Race
~ AssocIArEp -

Indianapolis. May 3l.-Ralph DePal-
ma, driving q German car, won the
afth annual FIVE hundred mile auto
mobile race here today. breaking al
records for the distance. He took the
lead near the two hundred mile marx
lost 81 once. and then reealned Il. Hia
time was i've hours. thirty-three min.
utes and thlrty-fvs and a haIs seconds
Resta In French car was second
ard Anderson. IN an American car
third