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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
Omaha Winds Up Her Topeka
Series This Afternoon.
Sioux City Indians VIII Be
Here Tomorrow.
The Lineup.

For the last game of the Omaha
series this afternoon Manager Jackson
announced he would start Wideman
on the mound, with Mccoy on deck as
relief man should he be needed. Oma-
has twirler for the afternoon was
given out as Everdon.
Today Manager Krug and Pa
Rourke of the Omahogs shook up
their batting order, placing Second
Baseban Breen at the lead off and
Thomason ahead of Forsythe. Also.
this morning Omaha signed Ducky
Holmes, pitcher from the Venice
club of the Pacific Coast league and
an old International league pitcher.
Larson, who has been with the Omaha
club under an optional agreement. was
sent back to Grand Forks. Omaha
protested Thursdays game on the
grounds that Cochran interfered with
the ball and his score should not have
counted in the fifth inning.
Tonight Omaha leaves for Wichita
where d four game series will be be-
gun tomorrow. The Savages remain
al home with the Sioux City Indians as
guests for the next four days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
IS CARRANzA LOADING UP
FOR U. S. Intervention?

LOredO. June "A troop move
ment which may be significant in
view of the change in the Ameri-
can Mexico policy brought the Car
ranzista garriSOn'S strength at
NeuvO Loredo up to 500 men to-
day. General FrOcopiO AIesandro.
with 500 men, was added to the
soldiers already there and Alesan-
drO was named to succeed General
Alfredo Ricaut, the NeuvO LoredO
commander.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
LOSSES OF PRUSSIA ALONE
REACH TOTAL OF 1888, 900

Amsterdam, June 4.-The TeIe-
graf states that, according to Ger
man casualty lists, PruSSian losses
alone have reached a total of L.
-3SS.000. Recent casualty lists con-
tain the names of Sc airmen, of
whom eleven were killed and 35
wounded, the remaining ten being
missing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
''TON RATE" PLAN
we'll FAVORED
OVER COUNTRY
Utilities Commission
United for the System.
They Are Opposed to the Okla
hOma Formula.
PASSENGERS SAME AS HOGS
Railroad Expense Estimated on
Travellers Weight.
Traffic Lines Endorse Plan of
Our Southern NeighbOr.
They Are Opposed to the Okla.
hOma Formula.
PASSENGERS SAME AS HOGS
Railroad Expense Estimated on
Travellers Weight.

That Oklahoma formula, offered by
the railroads in their recent passenger
rate case, has been tabooed by the
state utilities commission. That is the
word which Joseph l.. Bristow, chair
man of the public utilities commission,
brought to Topeka today when he re-
turned from three weeks of rate
hearings and conferences before the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
Again "RemindS" T.. S. Blame
Belongs on British.
BRANDS NEUTRALITY A FAKE
Newspaper Says America Nor
ally Supports England.
Can Be No Stop to Berlin's
PIunger Warfare.

Berlin, June 4.-The Kreuz Zeitung,
in it's issue of today, publishes the
substance of the interview given to the
Associated Press May 80 by Gottlieb
Won Jagow. imperial foreign secretary,
on Germany's answer to the Washing
ton note concerning the Lusitania case.
The secretary had said he believed it
essential to esta bliSh common basis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
173 SHIPS BUILT IN MAY
One Hundred and Eighty-Two Vessels
Added to Merchant Fleet.

Washington, June american
shipbuilding during May aggregated
173 vessels, with a total of 19,494
tons made up mostly of small wood
en- steam vessels. Nine ships, with
an aggregate tonnage of 27,743, were
added to the merchant fleet from 9TH
er sources.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
OIL MAN A SUICIDE?
Body of George Harrington Found in
Kansas City Lake.

Kansas City. Mo. June 4.-The body
of George A. Harrington, 80 years old.
IN oil salesman, was found today in a
lake in a local park. The skull was
crushed.
Since Harrington was said to have
written letters indicating he contem-
plated suicide recently the county
coroner announced he was undecided
whether the man was murdered or was
killed by diving to the rock bottom
of the lake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
BERLIN WILLING To PAY
FOR GULFLIGHT'S DAMAGE

Washington, June 4.-Ambassa-
dor Gerard today cabled the state
department a note from the Ger
man government agreeing to pay
indemnity for the damage done by
IA German submarine to the Amer
lean steamer Gulflight, torpedOed
off the Scilly islands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
Robert p. Lamont TestifieS Be.
fore Commerce Board.
LAWYER "TOOL" OF DIRECTORS
Appeals to Manufacturer to
Sign Court Petition.
Untermyer Charges Solicitor
With Stock Juggling.

Washington, June Appointment
of a receiver last April for the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
company was taken up before the in
terstate commerce commission today
at the investigation into the roads
financial affairs.
Robert p. Lamont, president of the
American Steel Foundries companies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
into CAMPS IN SIBERIA
Emperor Nicholas Responds Favora-
bly, to Wilson's Letter.

Washington, June A. Emperor
Nicholas of Russia has responded fav
Orably TO President Wilson's personal
letter conveying a request by Austria
that provision be made for inspecting
Siberian camps where Austrian pris-
.OnerS are held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
Travellers in Session.

jefferson City, June About two
hundred delegates are here attending
the twenty-fourth convention of the
United Commercial Travellers. which
opened today. The meeting was pre-
sided over by c. NJ. Sewer of Spring
field. All the twenty-one councils in
this state are represented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
TARNOVSkY SET FREE
Beautiful Countess. Sentenced for
Murder. Is Pardoned.

Milan. June 3 (via Paris. June A.
Countess Marie Tarnovsky, SEN
fenced in May, 1910. to eight years
imprisonment for completely in the
murder of Count Kamarowsky at Ven
ice on November 10. 1907, has been
pardoned and released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
Gill Captain of Delaware

WASHINGTON, June Capt. W. A.
Gill of the naval examining board was
assigned today to command the bat
lteship Delaware, succeeding Captain
w. L. Rodgers. who goes to the naval
general board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
HUNGER RIOTS AT MONTERREY.

Tales of Wanton LOoting and Blood
shed Come From South.
Laredo, June 4.-Tales of hunger
riots, wanton looting and bloodshed
subsequent TO the evacuation of Mon
IContinued on Page Ski
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Unsettled tonight and Saturday
showers tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04

Washington, June 4.-President
Wilson finished the new note to Ger
many today and laid it before the cab
met. 1t probably will be dispatched
to Berlin late tonight or tomorrow.
No arrangements have yet been made
as to the time when it will be made
public.
White House officials said while the
president penned the note himself, he
had consulted with Mr.. Bryan over
the details.
He also has been in constant con-
sultation with Counselor Lansing and
Attorney General Gregory, who in
vestigated affidavits that the Lusitania
carried guns. The government is con-
vinced there is no ground for that
contention.
Lansing. the presidents chief ad-
wiser on questions of international
law. sat in today's cabinet meeting.
Previously he has only attended in the
absence of Secretary Bryan, hut to-
day Mr.. Lansing was invited by the
president to accompany the secretary.
Cabinet members uniformly refused
to discuss the subject as they entered
the meetihG.
Gc Ii.s.sa Agent Berlin.
While the president and the cabinet
were discussing the note a German
agent was on his way to Berlin to
present a first-hand report of the in
CONTINUED on Page g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
BASEBALL TODAY.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Wichita-Sioux City-game post
poned: rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-04
Germany Must Respect Rights
of Humanity on Seas.
GERMAN ENVOY Off TO BERLIN
Goes to Tell Kaiser of Temper
of e. s. Citizens.
Going of BernstOrff Agent Re-
assures TeutOnS Here.

Washington. June 4.-FOllow-
ing the cabinet meeting the menu
bers were unusually reticent, but
there were some indications that
the note had not finally been dis
posed of. eve reached no final
conclusion about anything" said
one The meeting lasted two
hours. Most of the members
went to luncheon with Counsel
lOF Lansing Secretary Bryan
returned to the state department
alone.
Newark post., 1915-04-07

that makes the unquoned big value but low priced
world.
We do not ask buy Sudebaker because of the
specially constructed made this
when driven by racing driver Nobu you
investigate the performance of the Suebaker
day conditions and the hands of thousands of drivers
which will
Let show what tie Sudebaker has will
the which put it. If ask why Sudbakers
beterwhy they and always have thorough
the aims ideals and honesty of purpose behind
them the quality of Sudebaker Materials the
Studebaker manufacturing methods the
engineering design and the fact that in
vital particular these welcome with the highest
You will find them competing with that sell prices $500
higher and will also find them showing higher quality throughout
Stubake prices because these completely
ufactd in Studebaker plants profit and impose
middleman tax on the buyer
Phone now for Sudebaker demonstrations
CHARLES w. STRAHORN
South College Avenue Newark, Delaware
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Held Up At Fountain

While John A. Sullivan of 602
East Third street, Wilmington,
was trying to get a drink at the
bubble fountain at Fourth and
Franklin streets early on Friday
morning, he got a hard knock on
his head. Raising up he saw a
young man pointing revolver at
him with another youth by his
side. The gunman ordered "hands
up" and Sullivan complying the
other youth went through his
pockets, taking $3.50, his watch
and a stick pin. They then told
Sullivan to move on and not look
| back. Policemen made a search
for the highwaymen but failed to
come up with them.
Newark post., 1915-04-07

Chancellor to adjudicate in cases
of pure equity in the Court of
Chancery and to preside over the
Delaware Supreme Court at Dover.
His term of Office is twelve years.
Before this, that is, in 1891, Mr..
Curtis was elected City Solicitor
of Wilmington, defeating VIM. H.
Heald and Austin Harrington for
the nomination and VIM. T. Lyman
his classmate at Delaware Col
lege, at the same election.
In 1886 Mr.. Curtis married Miss
Phoebe Bradford, daughter of the
late Edward G. Bradford, judge
of the U. S. District Court, and
sister of the present Judge Brad
ford of the Federal Court. The
mother of the Chancellor, Mrs.
Harriet L. Curtis, still lives in
Newark, being in her 95th year.
In addition to being Chancellor
of the State Mr.. Curtis is also
Chancellor of the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Delaware and one of the
leading laymen in the church,
Following the death of his brother
F. William Curtis, in 1911, the
Chancellor succeeded him on the
board of Trustees of Delaware
College and has ever since taken a
keen interest in the welfare, being
on the Executive Committee and
chairman of the committee on the
Women's College.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Fire DESTROYS Garage

Fire caused by a spark from a
magnetic which an employee was
cleaning with gasoline on Friday
afternoon caused the destruction
of the Mecca Garage at 220 West
Tenth street, Wilmington, along
with five automobiles and all the
furniture of C. B. Rorrish, Presi-
dent, and C. B. Kinsler, Secretary
of the company, both of Philadel-
phia, who had the furniture stored
in the building while looking for
homes in Wilmington. Occupants
of apartments in the adjoining
buildings were forced to flee for
their lives.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Boy Cycler's Close Call

While returning home from
school on his bicycle, in Dover, on
Wednesday, Robert, son of Robert
E. Lewes, was run down by the
automobile of John c. Dill of Will
low Grove, at Lockerman street
and Governors avenue. The
bones of one of the boys legs was
splintered and the top of a finger
was mashed. He grasped one of
the auto lamps and saved himself
from falling under the car which
was running moderately at the
time of the accident. DR.. P. S.
Downes treated the boys injuries
and later had him taken to his
home.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
You Can Now Buy Original
Iuther Burbank Seeds in Newark

AkIE have secured the exclusive selling rights of
WV Luther Burbank's original seeds for Newark,
special OF the Luther
of Luther Burbank's
ginaIP Productions
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis

Newark has an especial interest
in the Hon. Charles M. Curtis,
Chancellor of the State of Della
ware, in that he was Newark
boy" born, bred and educated
here. Mr.. Curtis was born Aug
us l9. 1859 in the house now oc-
cupied by J. P. Wilson, opposite
the Academy, where his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick A. Curtis,
then lived. His father and uncle,
the late S. Minot Curtis, came to
Newark from Newton Lower Falls
Mass, where they were engaged
in paper making as their father
and fathers father before them.
Here in 1887 they established the
paper mill which is still in opera
ton under the Curtis name by
members of the fourth and fifth
generation of the family to be en-
gagged in the same business.
Mr.. Curtis attended the Newark
Academy and then went to Della
ware College where he was gradu-
ated in 1877 with the degree of
Bachelor of Arts in class of only
four members, among them Will
lam T. Lyman, of Wilmington,
also lawyer. In 1881 Mr.. Curtis
was graduated from Harvard Uni
versity with the degree of Bach
elor of Laws, and was admitted to
the bar of Delaware in 1888 after
studying with the late Anthony
Higgins, one time u. S. Senator.
For some time he practiced law
with the late Judge VIM. C.
Spruance and in 1902 joined the
firm of Salisbury, Ponder and
Curtis, the senior member being
the present y. S. Senator from
Delaware. When a few years age
it decided upon Governor Penne'
will under the new constitution tc
name an entire new state judic'
iary Mr.. Curtis was named as
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Apple and Peach Trees
FOR
Spring 1915 Planting

Yellow Transparent, Williams Early
Red, Early Ripe, Red Astrachan, Grimes
Golden, Stayman Winesap, Nero, Nam
moth Blacktwig, Jonathan, Paragon,
Winesap, Stark, York Imperial and a
number of other varieties of apple trees
one and two years old.
Belle of Georgia, Connects Early,
Champion, Carman, Elberta, Nixon,
Hiley, Beers Smock, Salway, Ray, Walk
ers Variegated and number Of other
varieties of peach trees.
These trees are all clean, healthy and
true to name. Our record for sending
out stock true to name and healthy
should be worthy of consideration by tie
prospective orchard planter.
We also have California Privet Hedge
plants, Cherry, Pear, Chestnut and Japan
Walnut trees, Grape Vines, Currant and
Gooseberry plants.
Prices reasonable Catalogue free.
THE DELAWARE NURSERIES
D. S. COLLINS, Manager
Milford Delaware
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Storm Stalls Automobiles

Autos everywhere, cities and
country alike, found going hard
or impossible during Saturdays
record storm. Half a score of
cars were stalled near Iron Hill
and were not extricated for sew
eral hours. Among the number
was that of E. T. Stotesbury, the
well-known banker of Philadel-
phia, and wife, who were return
ing from Baltimore. They man
aged to back their car to Elkton
where they took a train for home.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Thrown Out OF Auto Car

While William H. Ross and a
number of ladies were riding in
his automobile near Seaford on
the car struck a rut in
the road. Mr.. Ross and one of the
ladies were thrown through the
top of the car. He was cut and
bruised about the head and was
senseless for time and the lady's
face was bruised severely.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Might Be Bad Precendent

The Wilmington Police Com
mission has decided to refuse per-
mission for Sunday exhibitions in
moving picture theatres in the
city on April IS, proceeds to be
devoted to relief of war sufferers
in Europe. City Council failed to
approve the proposal but thought
that it's adoption might set bad
precedent.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Brisk Automobile Business

The auto business is booming at
Middletown. Harry Burris re-
ports sales of IA and E. M. Shall
cross eight, during March. Jesse
L. Shepherd brought home an
eight-cylinder Cadillas on Thurs
day, J. B. Messick has a six-cylin-
der Winton, and William Donovan
has bought an Overland.
Rarr Burned Near Bridgeville
Newark post., 1915-04-07

No other store i'll Newark sell you original
Burbank seeds. The prices moderate-no more
than YOU would have to pay for average seeds of
good quality.
The securing of this exclusive right to sell
Luther Burbank original seeds is but another indi-
cation of the progressive policies of this store to
olive the unusual at all times Look for the Bur
bank seal upon every package OF seeds you buy.
# is the Sterling mark of quality and genuine
ness and for your protection.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
Fire on Friday afternoon de-

Fire on Friday afternoon de-
stroyed the large barn on Mrs.
Emma E. Dimes farm just North
of Bridgeville. The livestock and
a few farming implements were
saved. Firemen from Bridgeville
hurried to the scene and saved the
dwelling and other structures.
The loss was partially insured.
Newark post., 1915-04-07
ENIGMA NO. IT

ENIGMA NO. II
I am composed of % letters:
Nv 3-14-22-6-1l-19, pertaining to
Spring;
Nv 9-16-11-17, to press;
Nv l-12-18-13-20, cookery term;
Nv 15-10-2-21, a cover for protec-
ton;
Nv 7-5-4, geological term;
Ny 8, is half rare, a leader in race.
Ny whole is an exponent of the
Square Deal.
Answers to Enigma Number 16,
have been received from
Leon C. Garrett, Strickersville;
Anna Read West, Philadelphia;
John E. Buckingham, Newark.
Newark post., 1915-04-07

10 tell YOU of the seeming miracles "louSn'
BY the hand and brain Of Luther Burbank ana 'nei'
history would require many large sized books
Won NOW have the opportunity of diverting the
great burbank genius light into your own garueh
# ho, 1ro,,e bea, his desire to share with the
world the results of his years of creative effort ana
the ornortrritv is now offered you to ENJOY the
fruits Of 1abor-to grow the extraordinary flowers
and veo.tr1es that he has been years i'll creating
ITO have Garden that will be unique, beautiful and
Newark post., 1915-04-07

The of puzzles represents names of men, oeu and
"s 0 Iach e0ey Deaarean should be FAMILIAR every
to The Newark Post Anseers H be published the week oo
ina the publication of pussse '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
Scrap Men and Machines.
POSTAL RECEIPTS GROWING.
Returns From Fifty Largest Cities
Show Increase Over February.

Postmaster General Burleson has
announced that the postal receipts
at the fifty largest cities in the United
States for March showed a good in
crease over the February receipts and
indicated steady climb toward normal.
After an increase of At per cent last
July, as compared with the receipts for
the same month of the preceding year.
August brought a decrease Of liz per
cent, a change of per cent. The de-
cline was due principally to the sudden
interruption of international money or
der business and the falling OF Of first
class mail. both of which were develop
ments directly caused by the European
war.
The decline continued until Novem-
Der. when the lowest point was
reached. Then the tide turned and
steadily month by month the reports
of the, fifty largest cities have shown
Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
DANIELS PRAISES THE SOLACE.
Secretary and Wife Enthuse After
Inspecting the Hospital Ship.

Secretary Daniels and Mrs. Daniels
went to the navy yard early this morn
ing and inspected the hospital ship
Solace. They were shown over the YES
sci by her commander, Medical In
spector Robert NJ. Kennedy. and were
enthusiastic in praise of her condition
and complete medical and surgical
equipment. Mr.. Daniels said that ex-
cept in the single matter of size, the
Solace was as fine a hospital as any in
the land. and had proved itself most
valuable auxiliary to the fleet.
The Solace left here this afternoon
for Hampton roads to rejoin the At
lantic feet, having completed her mis-
sion to this city. That consisted of
transferring seventy-four patients. in
GLIDING four officers. to the Naval Hos
pital at the foot of gath street. Fifty
SIX convalescents remained on the ship
and will be able to resume their duties
with other vessels of the fleet in a
short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
CONFERENCE URGED
TO SUPPORT PAPER
Question of Adopting the Methodist
as Official Organ Is Taken Up
at Today's Session.
Special Dispatch to The star.

special dispatch 10 lie
BALTIMORE. April s.-The second
session of the Baltimore conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church opened
this morning at the Grace NJ. E. Church
and the question arose concerning the
advisability of adopting the Methodist
as the official organ Of the conference.
Nine thousand is the number of an
nual subscribers necessary, according
to the statement of DIR. w. V. Guthrie,
the publisher, to meet all his debts by
next June. and of this 1000, tq be
equally distributed over the confer
ence territory. Washington congrega-
lions must supply 5000. DIR. J. z.
Nicholson opposed the suggestion that
the Baltimore conference pledge itself
to secure 5000 subscribers.
Increase in Conversions.
A report of Dr. W. l.. Mcdowell, su-
perintendent of the Washington dis
trict. showed that within the past year
500 conversions had been made. an in
crease of 200 in the membership IS
noted. and that a total of s1,ioo has
been increased in the salaries or the
Methodist ministers. The expenditure
Of $4,000 within the past hVe years
for the purchase of four churches ana
one parsonage was tabulated as wen
as the sale of Grace Church property
Of $4,000.
The conference yesterday in secret
afternoon session found the report or
the committee on Rev. j. Edward Sny-
der made THE trial of Mr.. Snyder inn
perative."
MIR. Snyder and his wife were the
principals in a cross suit for divorce
recently in the Baltimore city circuit
court and Judge Dobler dismissed both
suits on the ground of lack of evidence.
But the conference, of which Mr.. Sny-
der is a member, has decided to hear
the evidence and render decision for
itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08

Draperies
At Friday Bargain Prices
12hc sILkOLINES-In light and
dark grounds: choice greens, pinks,
blues and tans; pretty floral eff
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suitable for draperies and com e.
fort covering. Friday, yard. ~
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colorings; suitable for furniture COW
erings, fancy work, draperies, etc.
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CURTAIN STRIPS AND SAMPLE
Notwithstanding novelty nets.
muslins. scrims and Nottinghams: in
white. cream and Arabian: fine Sc
lection all-over designs; braided
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$500. Friday Gle airing, TO-
each A~S
FINE CURTAIN sTRIPS-1& to 3
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etc: in plain centers with woven
borders; others braided or figured
designs: some can be matched in
pairs. Suitable for sash and full
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Values, II in pairs, to $3.50. 90
SnO1C6. wv
Drapery Store-Third Floor.