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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
OIL PRICES UP AGAIN
Crude Products Advance Ten Cents a
Barrel; Refiners Can't
Meet Demands.

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 3.-Crude oils
again were advanced today, ten cents
a barrel being added to the principal
grades, which made the new prices as
follows:
Pennsylvania crude, S2.10: caben
$1.65; Mercer black Newcastle Corn
ing. $1.6O. Somerset was advanced
eight cents to s1.50. but there was no
change in Ragland from 10 cents. The
last previous advance of ten cents.
made several weeks ago. failed to
bring out the crude oil which the re-
finers need, and the opinion was ex-
pressed today that another rise would
be necessary to start the movement
Producers are now predicting S2.59
for the early spring.
Meantime the advance is causing
marked activity among drillers n
western Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
and Ohio fields.
Lima Reports Advances.
Lima. Ohio, Dec. Am increase
of cents in the cheaper grades and
10 cents in the expensive grades of
crude oils was recorded here today.
New prices follow: Lima, S1.28;
South Lima, s1-2s; Indiana. s1.13;
Wooster, s1-45: Illinois. SLAP; Prince
ton, S1.42: Plymouth S1.13.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
END WATER FIGHT
Kansas Colorado Irrigation
Row of Many Years Over.
Compromise on Rights of Ar
kansas River Trouble.

Pueblo. Colo, Dec. 3.-A compro-
mise in the Kansas-Colorado water
suit involving the rights to use the
water of the Arkansas river for irriga-
ton purposes. which has been in the
courts for several years, has been
virtually agreed upon, it was learned
here today in authoritative quarters
Only details remain to be adjusted
The water fight between the two
states was waged necessarily a few
years ago. The trouble was in the
Arkansas river basin. The counties
of western Kansas served by the
Arkansas river and those of Colorado
depended largely on irrigation for the
cultivation of crops.
The KansanS alleged that the people
of Colorado took an unfair portion of
water for irrigation purposes before
it reached Kansas. thus leaving the
dry farmers of this state without
moisture for their crops.
Kansas took the case to the courts
and for months It was threshed out,
affording no little interest to the pco-
pie throughout the country. 1t was
an unusual case and the financial
standing of many Kansas communi-
ties rested on its outcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
Italy Bound
to Glue Aid to
Stricken Serb

Rome. Dec 3.-The firm de-
termination of an Italy-arIny.
king and country--to continue i'll
the war until the national aspira-
ations are satisfied. was cmpha-
sized today by Foreign Minister
Sonnino. in an address to the
cha mber.
After re-capitulating Italy
share in the conflict. re an
bounced the government had ad-
hered to the a agreement of Lon
don binding the allies not to con-
clude a separate peace.
Baron Sonnino declared Greece
haze agreed to give the allies SUI
ficient guarantees that she would
maintain benevolent neutrality
toward them The independence
of Serbia always has been one OF
the cornerstones of Italian his
tory. he asserted. and for that
reason Italy would aid Serbia
across the Adriatic, providing
supplies of arms and ammunition.
The foreign minister's speech
was constantly interrupted with
applause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
ASKS BIC DAMAGE
Pittsburg Man Sues Coal Com
pany for $4,000.
Claims Story of Contract Fraud
Was Circulated.

Kansas City. Dec Stalking Of de-
positions in the suit of Alexander
Howat of Pittsburg, Kan, against GER
tain members OF the Southwest Inter-
state Coal Operators association and
others began here today before a spe-
cial commissioner. Howat was former
ly a district president of the United
Mine workers of America He.
charges tho defendants circulated a
story to the effect that he and an =
other man had been paid to secure
clauses in miners contracts favorab BILE
to the operators He asks $4,000
damages.
Charles S. Keith. president of the
Central Coal and Coke company, one
of the defendants, was the first witt
ness II was said Keith would occupy
the stand several days.
Inc oe1endants named in the suit
are CharIes 3 Keith, president of the
Central Coal and Coke company. and
formerly president of the Southwest
Interstate Coal Operators association:
the central Coal e. Coke company.
Joseph n. Hazen, Fleming Coal COM
pany; w. J. Jenkins. Western Coal a
Mlnins company: Edward E Riley
and Ira NJ. Fleming. All the defend-i
ants live in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
Last Serbian City of Import
ance Held by Enemy.
Allies Flank May Be Threat
ened in Vardar Valley.
1900 SERBIANS CAPTURED
Continue to Push Ad-
vance in Montenegro.
Russians Reported to Have In
vaded Bulgarian Soil.

Berlin, Dec. Scattered Ser
bian detachments in the region
southwest of Mitrovitza, near
the Montenegrin border, were
defeated by Teutonic forces in
engagement yesterday and more
than 1000 Serbians were taken
prisoner, it was announced today
by German army headquarters.
MOnastir Occupied.
London, Dec. 3.-Occupation
of Monastir by an Austro-Ger-
man force at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon is reported by Reu-
ter's correspondent at Saloniki.
The effect of the capture of Mon
astir. the last Serbian city of impor-
tance to hold out on the position on
the Anglo-French forces, is awaited
with the greatest interest, for the pen
etration by the invaders of this part
of Macedonia may threaten the flank
of the allies in the Vardar and Cerna
valleys, where they are on the defen-
sive.
No important events have occurred
for some time. but with Monastir in
the hands of their opponents, the al
lies may soon be engaged in an impor-
tant battle.
Austrians in Montenegro.
In Montenegro the Austrians con-
tinue their advance. Elsewhere in the
northern Balkans no heavy fighting
has been reported of late.
Italy's adhesion to the agreement
not to conclude a separate peace was
welcome news in England, but the
f-ilure of Foreign mister Sonnino to
give more than q vague promise of
military support to Serbia caused some
disappointment Little light has been
thrown as yet on the mystery of
Italy's policy in not declaring war
on Germany. In this connection it is
noted that other nations face a sim
Ilarly delicate situation. 1t is report
ed the Austrian flag instead of the
Bulgarian was hoisted over Monastir,
presumably in an effort to relieve Bull
garia of the possibility of offending
Greece.
On Russian Front
Except for Russian rel rts of minor
successes on the Dvina, n the north
and on the Styr, in Galicia, no news
has been received from the Russian
front.
Artillery and mining operations oc-
cupy the fighters along the western
battle line. Fog and incessant rain are
delaying operations the Austro-
italian front.
Reports from the DardanelIes indi-
almost continuously in minor encoun-
ters which do not seem to have any
marked effect on their respective po-
sitions.
Russ in Bulgaria.
London, Dec 3.-"News that the
Russians have entered Bulgaria has
aroused intense interest and there is
much speculation as to the next de-
velopment," Reuters correspondent at
Saloniki telegraphs
1T is expected this move will have
a far reaching effect on the internal
situation of Bulgaria, and will modify
the whole aspect of affairs in the
Balkans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
WEATHER is STEADY
Last Night Was Warm for the Time
of Year and Tonight Promises
to Be the Same.

Last night was warm night and
another one with practically the same
temperature is promised. The lowest
temperature was 90 degrees between
1880 and o'clock last night. The in
dico tions are for mperature of not
below 80 tonight. The wind this
morning was in the west
The forecast calls for fair weather
to, light and Saturday; higher tempera-
lures Saturday and in the western
part of the state tonight. The ship
perS' forecast promises temperatur
for 36-hour shipments as follows:
North, west and east, 25 to 80 degrees;
south 80 degrees.
Temperatures today averaged Z de-
grees above normal The wind blew
from the north at the rate of miles
an hour. Following are hourly tenn
r1era fIlre readings for fndar-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
ONE MORE THEATER
Abe jacobson Has Taken Out a Permit
for the Erection of a $4,000
Picture House.

There is going to De another theater
constructed in Topeka between now
and March 1. Abe jacobson will build
a motion picture house and a business
building at 506-5OS Kansas avenue
The cost is estimated at $4,000. Per
NIT has been issued by the fire mar
shall
This theater. according to Mr.
jacobson. is going to be one of the
finest equipped picture houses in the
city 1t is understood that J. c. Nc
Quigan. present manager of the Gem
theater. will take charge Of the new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

On the recommendation of JAY l..
House, mayor, Hampton A. Steele CT
the staff of the Topeka State journal.
has been invited by Mr.. Ford to be a
member of his party. and has accept
ed the invitation. The invitation can
too late for it to be possible for Mr.
Steele to be a member of the party.
leaving on the Oscar II, which leaves
tomorrow. He will go on the second
ship. which leaves for New York four
days later.
Mayor House telegraphed to Mr.
Ford Thursday afternoon requesting
in behalf of the peace-loving people
of the state and city that Mr.. Steele
night Mayor House received the fol-
lowing telegram:
New York City, Dec. 2.
Mr. Jay f. House, Mayor, Topeka. .
Kan.
Tried all evening to get you by long !
dlstance telephone BY. all means p
to accompany party I'm place of Gov
Capper. HENRY FORD
The telegram was sent ONLY after
Mr. Ford had failed to get In touch
with Mayor House by telephone Mr.
House was at the Country club nd
returned home and found the teIe-
gram waiting him. and later Mr.. Ford
succeeded in getting him by telephone
and explained that the first boat
would leave Saturday, and for Mr.
steele to plan to take the second, ana
advised that he stop over on the way
at Washington and secure his pass I.
ports.
Mr.. Steele leaves Topeka this evel
ming. He will write special articles
for this newspaper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

terday, to the highest position of the
Foresters' division of the society, that
of major general commanding. This
is n notable event in Woodman cir
cles. and gives to Topeka the head
quarters of the Foresters, whose jur-
isdiction is concurrent with that of the
great fraternity of Modern Woodmen,
which includes the United States and
Canada.
Col. Saxon is we'll known as the
clerk of Sunflower Camp, No. h35,
NJ. w. A, and is a tactician and au-
thor of many drill manuals. The new
honors conferred VIII not change his
residence, nor in any way interfere
with his present office, but adds to his
rank and official duties. Ably as
sisted by his daughter Miss Stella
Saxon, he will maintain his office at
it's present location, and the new
duties will be added.
Honor to Right Man.
The appointment is a deserved hon
or. and General SaXon's promotion to
succeed the late Major General John
death was announced last month, will
meet with popular approval all along
the lire of the staff and forester teams
of the Jurisdiction.
General Saxon Joined Sunflower
Camp in 1889, and In 1894 became a
member of the drill team as a private.
In 1896 he was made chief forester,
and the following year won first prize
at the first drill contest at Dubuque,
Ia He was made clerk of Sunf1ower
Camp, the big Topeka Woodman or
ganization. in 1899. and that year was
called with his team to exemplify the
floor work before the head camp at
Kansas City, Mo.
Has Drill Manual
His ability was recognized by the
head officers from that on. and he was
made a member of the drill manual
committee in 1900, and gave to the
Woodmen their first field manual At
the encampment of the Foresters at
st. Paul, Mimi, he acted as inspector
general, and was promoted the fol-
lowing year to adjutant general the
second highest member of the general
staff, which he has held to this date.
General Saxon furnished the floor
work manual for the society's lodge
teams. and has been called upon to
take the lead in any new or revised
work suggested by the head camp.
bis assistance to his late superior Of
tcer- General Mitchell. was valued by
that officer, as well as the head Of
ncers generally. and the promotion
now accorded General Saxon is a fit
ting recognition of his loyalty and de-
Vouon to the popular fraternity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
A Topeka Man Is Made Major
General Commanding.
The Highest Office in Forester
Division of NJ. w. A.
HEADQUARTERS IN THIS CITY
j Is Concurrent With
That of the Fraternity.
Saxon Is the Author of Many
Manuals of Lodge Work.

The telegraphic announcement was
received IN Topeka this morning that
Col NJ. w. Saxon. adjutant general
and brigadier general of the Modern
Woodmen of America Foresters, was
appointed by the executive council of
the NJ. w. A, at its regular monthly
session at Rock Island, Illinois, yes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

New York. Dec. 3.-The Scandi-
liner, Oscar II, on
which Henry Ford has taken passage
for his peace expedition to The Hague,
will leave New York tomorrow after
noon on schedule time, according to
agents of the line.
Mr.. Ford mas engaged her first and
second cabins for his peace ENJOYS. In
addition 450 passengers, going home
the holidays will occupy the third
class quarters All the passports will
be examined at the pier and it is said
no person will be permitted to go
aboard without one.
Halverd jacobson, the lines man
ager. says the Oscar II should be at
Christiania by Dec. IA or 5.
Concerning the possibility that a
British warship might take the steam
er to Kirkwall. he said, that few of
the lines steamers had been taken
there recently the British govern
ment has been content with stopping
the vessel off the north coast of Scot
land and sending an officer on board
Ford Gets Passport.
Washington, Dec. 3.-Henry Ford
was granted a passport by the state
department today to visit Norway,
Sweden. Denmark and The Neither
"A
application from New York. The cfti-
zenship bureau of the department by
noon had issued more than 125 pass
ports to peace advocates who will sail
tomorrow on the Oscar ii.
None made application to visit any
other than neutral countries. There
was no difficulty encountered IN the
issuance of passports, except in few
cases where the applications were de-
fective.
Bryan Off in Three Weeks.
Washington. Dec. 3.-Former Sec
retary of State Bryan will leave for
Europe in three weeks to join the
Ford peace party, according to Con-
gressman w. w. Bailey of PennsyI-
vania, who met Bryan today between
trains at Washington.
The former secretary of state is on
his way from Miami. Fla, to New
York to meet Mr.. Ford.
Bryan urged Bailey, one Of the lead
ers in the anti-preparedness fight in
congress. to keep up the battle. He
said in his opinion the preparedness
cause is growing weaker every day.
Bryan will confer Sunday in Washing
ton with his friends in congress on the
preparedness issue.
Ford Makes His VIII.
Henry Ford completed today his ar
rangements for the conduct of his
business affairs during his absence in
Europe on his peace expedition and
that he intended to visit
both England and Germany regardless
of the fact that the state department
had refused to issue passports to bel
ligerent countries to his party.
Incidentally Mr.. Ford said he had
made his will last night as one of the
final preparations for his trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

Winona, Mimi, Dec. 3.-The Rev.
Father L. NJ Lescher this morning
was sentenced to the hospital for the
insane at ST. Peter, by Judge Granger
in district court, for his assault upon
bishop p. r. Heffron of the diocese
of Winona on August 2T last The
ilry's verdict acquitted Father Lescher
on the ground of insa nifty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
Hampton A. Steele of News
paper STAFF to Europe.
Represents Capital City and
Evening Daily of Kansas.
HE LEAVES TOPEKA TONIGHT
viii Sail on Second Ship From
New York Wednesday.
Special Articles "FrOm the
'FRONT.' for Kansas Readers.

The Topeka State Journal and the
city of Topeka are to be represented
on the Henry Ford peace tour. Re-
gardless of the outcome of the plan OF
the millionaire automobile manufac-
turer to bring about peace in Europe.
or the motives behind his spectacular
method the fact remains that the
Ford cruise is the biggest news fea-
ture of the present time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
WILSON TO COLUMBUS
President VIII Address Chamber of
Commerce and Church of Christ
Council at Ohio City.

Washington, Dec. 3.-President Will
son will leave here for Columbus. o.
the night OF December 9, arriving in
Columbus the next day to attend a
luncheon given al noon by the Column
bus chamber of commerce The pres
ident VIII deliver addresses at the
the Federal Council of Churches of
Christ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
PENFIELD PRESSES CASE
American Ambassador Reports Re-
quest to Austria That 1t Reply
in Ancona Tragedy.

Vienna Dec 3.-The American
ambassador, Frederick c. Penfield, to-
day repeated his request to the Aus
train government that it make a reply
to the American note respecting the
circumsta noes in connection with the
sinking of the Ancona in the Mediter-
ranean by an Austrian submarine, as a
result of which several Americans lost
their lives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
Du Pont Buys PyraIin plant

New York. Dec Sit was an
nounced today that the Arlington
company of Arlington. y. J.. manufac-
turers of pyralin, a celluloid product
had been purchased by the Du Pont de
Nemours Powder company for a price
between S6.0OO.OOO and $1,000 nOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

Chicago, Dec. s.-Miss Jane Ad-
dams, who is i'll in a hospital here
was reported today as slightly inn
proved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
PECULIAR FACTS RELATED
ABOUT WELI.-KNOWN FOLK

Washington. Dec. 3.-Vicc Pres
ident MARSHALL believes in the old
nne zee a pin and pick Il up:
an tne day you'll have good luck
lie invariably picks up every one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
CLAMPS ON lid"
Attorney General Brewster Ties
Up the Booze Industry
In the Kansas Cities Along the
Missouri River.
THEY WERE WARNED IN Time
Receiver Is Appointed, but
Finds Nothing to Receive.
Both Custer and Contempt Pro-
ceedingS Have Been Filed.

In the greatest sweep on the brew
cry trenches since 1907, s. NJ. Brew
ster. attorney general. today led up
the liquor industry in Kansas City,
Kan, Leavenworth and AtchisOn
when he proceeded against a half
dozen Kansas City ewing and whole
sale liquor concerns through contempt
and custer proceedings i'll / supreme
court A leak" in the service of pa
pers permitted the brewers to protect
thousands of dollars worth % their
property For the first time in num-
Der of years there were today no beer
wagons and trucks on the Kansas side
of the Missouri river
Under the original order of custer
against fifteen brewing companies,
Brewster sought to prosecute three al
legged violators of the court order.
Three other concerns which have en-
gagged in business since the Kansas
order was issued, were proceeded
against in original petitio ; in custer
The suits were filed in the supreme
court late Wednesday evening, but not
until service had been secured did the
attorney generals office plan to re
lease the news of the new attack. A
tip to the brewers from an unknown
source, however, prevented the seiz-
ure today of the big trucks and wag-
ons of the brewing companies which
have been doing business on the Kan
sas side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
Three Americans Not Slain.

Douglas, Ariz., Dec 3=Three
Americans. J. W. Cunningham, Gus
Hendrickson and H G. Southard, be-
Heved to have been killed by Villa
troops south OF here, were reported
alive today by Colonel Jesus ARuirre
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

Versailles. France. Dec. 3-The
Franco-American poet, Stuart Mer-
riII. died suddenly at his home here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
STATE SWOOPS DOWN
ON X. C. LIQUOR HOUSES
HIGH LIGHTS IN EUROPE'S
WAR ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Christians fled from Turkey
when holy war was proclaimed.
Seven million Belgians were de-
pendent upon America for food.
London said copper concealed on
cotton ships caused the holding up
of American shipping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03
MOnastir Occupied.

London, Dec. 3.-Occupation
of Monastir by an Austro-Ger-
man force at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon is reported by Reu-
ter'S CORRESPONDENT at Saloniki.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-03

WEATHER forecast for Kansas;
Far tonight and Saturday;
warmer saturday and in the western
pas-t of the state tonight
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-09-23
THE .JEFFERSONTAN
P1GE THEE

take in boarders and washing.
He says that these low-down creatures
have always been against him, and he hopes
they always will be.
Unless your political eye-sight is failing,
you can easily see formidable lineup LII
favor of Slaton for the Senate.
The Jews will be solidly for him. So will
the Chambers of Commerce, of Atlanta and
Savannah.
So will the T. & N. Railroad system. So
will the Hearst papers, So will the Atlanta
dailies.
The Roman Catholics will support him al
most to man, on account Of The Jefferson
ian being against him.
You need not doubt that Slaton made him.
self reasonably certain of a powerful COM
bination, before he ever took the bit in his
teeth
He is crafty, and he doesn't act upon i'm
pulse.
It will be remembered that while the
Frank case was on it's way to him, Nathan
Straus, of New York, came to see him.
It will be remembered that while the
Frank case was on its way to him. William
Randol phi Hearst came to sec him.
It will be remembered that Immediately
after the communication, and the flight from
Georgia, he was banqueted by Mr. Hearst in
New York.
It will be remembered that Mr.. Hearsts
personal representative, John Temple
Graves, in his address to a Northern press
club proclaimed the intention of Mr.. Hearst
the Vice Presidency.
Slaton himself has repeatedly told the
Northern people that he would re-enter poll
tics in Georgia, and make his action in the
Frank case an issue before the people
It's none OF my business to stir anybody
else's pot, but if one of our Senators has not
Unanswered to gust the other, [ fail to read
the signs
Those who defend Slaton say that his pre-
ylous character had been good.
Once upon time. [ said that much to
Judge Pottle, in Columbia county. when a
client of mine had been convicted of stealing
a cow.
Judge PottIe answered me. by saying that
the previous character of the COW had also
been good.
If the character of Judas Iscariot had not
been good, Christ would not have made him
one of the Twelve, and Keeper of the Treas
Ury.
If the character of Benedict Arnold had
not been good, Washington would not have
made him Commander at West Point.
If the previous character of Seigel had not
been good, he would not have been able to
steal two million dollars from The work-peo-
pie who put their savings in his bank
Lots of folks enjoy the reputation of being
straight, when in Tact they are crooks who
have not been found out.
When John W. Grant hired man to write
against The Jefersonian, and carefully cor
rected the proofs himself he should have re-
membered that there is no personal issue be-
tween his rascally brother-in-aw and my