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The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

freighters to provide a federal mer-
chant marine-in q word. to lift our
selves by our bootstraps out of the
methods and blind bullheadedness had
plunged our export trade. With huge
cotton, corn and wheat crops, prices
dropped plumb to bottom. Why? Be-
cause the sea was closed, and we
couldn't ship the output. 1 had friends
in the west with 1O,0O0-bushel crops.
Ruin seemed to be staring them in the
face. Suddenly, something happened.
Instead of selling at 40 cents, wheat
moved up to 81, and $3.50, and s1.e5.
Cotton was back to pre-war levels.
while experts were still discussing how
to avert ruin. What had happened? !?
The sea lanes had opened. Every sea
lane all over the world was open wide.
and safe. What had produced the
miracle? Sea power-a great navy
patrolling the lanes of the sea. and
keeping the seas broad highway wide
open. If the British navy had not
been powerful enough to do this it is
inconceivable to what depths of de-
IOT6lSn WOulQ
have fallen in the last two years.
Pending the depression of the last half
of 1914. there were $4,000 idle men
in New York City alone. There were
literally millions of workers unem-
ployed all thru the country. Factories
closed. Wheels stopped going around.
Railroads ran on half and quarter
time. Today. factories are running on
three time shifts. There is not an idle
wheel in the United States. and there
is hardly an unemployed person. who
can work, from Atlantic to Pacific
Wages are the highest ever known in
the history of the country. Why :?
Because the sea lanes opened and per-
mitted Uncle Sam to feed. clothe and
provision the warning world"
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
N. DAKOTA TO WILSON

Fargo, N d., Nov. 9.-Wilson jump
ed ahead again today when returns
from 1897 precincts of total of L.
$50 had reported. The count then
stood:
Wilson 52,S94.. Hughes 51,351.
Errors in the tabulation of returns
from a number of western precincts
in North Dakota disclosed in a re-
ca pitulation shortly before noon today.
cut down President Wilson's lead by
more than 200 votes With 1857 of
the states 1859 precincts reported,
the count was:
Wilson 51,474, Hughes 50,772.
OF the remaining precincts to be
heard from seventy-eight lie in the
extreme northwestern counties from
which returns so far have been ap-
proximately two to one for Wilson
AS the unreported districts are for the
NEST part remote from communication
centers the balance of returns are
likely to be very slow.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
DEPORT BELCIANS
All Able Bodied Men Sent Away
by Germans.
Only Cripples Left, Says Bel
gian Foreign Minister.

Havre, Nov. 9.-Charges that the
German government is rounding up
and sending to unknown destination
practically all the able bodied men in
occupied Belgium are made by Baron
Beyens, Belgian foreign minister, in a
statement issued today. Baron Beyens
says:
The German government is round
ing up in large numbers in the towns
and villages of occupied Belgium such
as A1ost. Client, Bruges. Courtrai and
Mons-to name only the first to be
victims of the measure-all men, fit
to bear arms, rich and poor. irrespec-
tive of class, whether employed or un-
employed.
Only Cripples Remain. III
.Hunchbacks, cripples and one
armed men alone are excepted. These
men are torn in thousands from their
families 5000 from Flanders alone
are sent, God knows where,) whole
trainloads are seen going east and
south
The German authorities seeks these
deportations by stating that it is the
duty of the occupying power to make,
in accordance with The Hague con-
vention, the necessary regulation to
establish public order and life"
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

There probably isn't consumer in
the land who is not wishing more pow
er to the arms of the federal authori-
ties who have finally gotten around to
Investigating the high prices, and who
are already of the opinion that in
some instances, at least, they are the
result of conspiracies. But it is al
most too much to hope that anything
will come of these Investigations, and
especially a cutting down in prices.
Nothing ever has of similar govern
mental Investigations that have passed
into history.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
NO GIvE-IN YET
Both Democrats and Repub-
Iicans Still Claim Victory.
Mccormick Says Wilson Has
Won without Mimi.

New York. Nov 9.-With five states
still in doubt the national committee
chairmen of the Republican and DEM
ocratic parties were unwilling to con-
cede here this afternoon the opposing
presidential candidate had received a
sufficient number OF electoral votes 70
win. Meanwhile it was indicated at
both headquarters that in states
where the vote was close a recount
would be demanded. Both sides again
announced they were taking precau-
ton to guard ballot boxes.
Vance c. Mccormick Democratic
chairman reiterated emphatically his
claim of yesterday that President Will
soE would be reelected with 2SS cleo
toral votes twenty-five more than
enough to bring him the victory.
Mr.. Mccormick claimed North Da-
kota, California, New Mexico and
New Hampshire and insisted the
Democrats had a good chance to win
Minnesota.
Republican Chairman Wilcox said
he stood by his statement of Wednes-
day night that Hughes would get at
least 2S0 electoral votes.
Charles B. Warren, Republican ma
tional committeeman from Michigan.
after a conference with other Repub-
lican leaders at headquarters, declared
that Oregon and West Virginia were
safely for Hughes and that the out
mia, North Dakota, New Mexico and
New Hampshire. Minnesota would
probably go for Hughes, he said, but
in the last four of the states the Off
cial count would be necessary defi-
nitely to determine the result.
Guard Ballot Boxes.
Chairman Mccormick re-appeared
at Democratic headquarters shortly
after II o'clock.
oil he
cleaned them up. We stick unflinch-
ingly to our original figures: Wilson
by 2s8 electoral votes"
Mr.. Mccormick added that every
precaution was being taken to protect
/ the ballot boxes where the vote was
running close.
Cut G. o. p. Lead in Indiana.
indianapolis, Nov. 9.-Charles E
| Hughes .ead over Wilson was slightly
reduced before noon today. With only
; 237 out of the 3,143 in Indiana miss
| ing the Republican nominee had q
margin of S,4s7. The totals were:
Hughes S19.0s3, Wilson 1906.
The Republican candidates for gov
ernor and United States senator still
hold good leads over their opponents
For governor 2,812 precincts give
Goodrich 311,535 and Adair 296, 1857
/ Returns from 2,748 precincts for Uni
ted States senator give New 304,S5S
Kern 290,033, Watson 303, ,106, Tag
CART 289,824.
Wilson Carries Frisco by 1904.
| San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 9.---Com.
/ plete official returns from San Fran
cisco county give Wilson 7s,451
Hughes 63,357. Wilson's majority
| 1904.
Wilson Gets N. d. by 1000.
| Bismarck n. d, Nov. 9,-Eighteer
| hundred and seventeen precincts out
of 1859 give Wilson 50,S1s, Hughes
49,972 Returns from the slope coun-
try not yet available but voting ir
precincts there will be go small that il
| cannot affect the result. Wilson will
hold his lead. Outlook at this time is
that Wilson will carry state by al
least 500 and probably 1000 plural.
ity
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her voice wavered. She turned to him
entreatingly
You're marrying a man of your
own kind, who can keep you in good
style. You're afraid to trust your
SELF
HE is the man of my choice she
interrupted him.
But you can't forget me, Hilda.
You're remembering now, that last
night We met up there" he motioned
in he direction of the hill"
Hilda was not looking at him now.
Il don't know what night you're talk
ing about" she said
Look at me, DEAR" he rushed on
feverishly, you don't belong to him.
Why, you could not be wife to him.
You belong to me-"
4ou're talking about things that
happened ages ago." said Hilda slowly.
Her face was white
why, girl, you were my sweetheart
when you were 10 and you used to
laugh at him. Maybe I'm not your
kind, but I've always been your lover"
He laughed bitterly.
The corners of Hilda's mouth quiv-
cred. I'm to marry another man.
You can't talk like that to me-now'
But you won't marry him. You're
going to marry me, now, tonight" he
said steadily.
You're mad Pete" silda lifted
her eyes. fascinated. Pete always
thrilled her. That's all over between
u.s. You must go away, go. quickly
Coming close to her, Pete whisper
ed, You could not be his wife, be-
cause you love me. You gave your
self to me that night, up there"
White and shaken, Hilda pushed
him away with quivering fingers
Almost sobbing, she whispered, go
please 60 You deserted me cruelty
for weeks after that night"
Deserted" echoed Pete "You
never came to the meeting place again
L watched for you everywhere You
avoided me. Then I heard of your
engagement"
She looked up piteously. ct was
AFRAID to come to you again"
Without warning Pete imprisoned
her, his lips on hers. All the sweet
ness of romance was in his tender
voice as he told her of his love.
In reply to question. Hilda smiled
contentedly. 'I shall be your wife
dear, as soon as you wish" she said.
AT the livery stable Pete bundled
her into a carriage and turned the
horse toward the church that stood or
the summit of the hill.-(Cpyright
1915, by the Mcclure Newspaper Syn
dicateN
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CONTEST!
Continued From Page one.)

borrowing the idea of the Democrats
At Republican state headquarters to-
day Charles H. Sessions, Republican
state chairman, admitted the question
of constitutionality regarding the Kan
sas vote was being investigated He
said no definite decision had been
reached. Several able constitutional
lawyers, however. are trying to deter
mine whether the Kansas vote will
stand the test In court.
Under decision by S. NJ Brewster
attorney general. the state this year
voted in squares opposite names of
presidential candidates. Names of
electoral candidates were printed on
the ballots, but no squares were pro-
vided where votes might be cast for
these men. Because the constitution
is held to provide for election of cleo
tors who in turn elect a president the
Kansas system is held by some lawyers
to be invalid.
Just at this time those ten Kansas
electoral votes are important in de-
Gliding the presidential fight. OF
course there is no chance to provide
for casting the Kansas vote for
Hughes. But ten votes away from
Wilson adds much to the uncertainty
of the election and gives many Re-
publican leaders a new hope
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LOSE NO SLEEP
Presidential Candidates Hold
Guard on ssNerves."
Wilson Cheerful; Hughes Calm
est Man Sin Camp"

Long Branch, Nov. 9.-President
Wilson got up shortly before s o'clock
this morning to hear again that the
outcome of Tuesdays election was not
yet certain. He read the morning
newspapers before breakfast and
planned to take an automobile ride
later. Mr.. Wilson's first questions had
to do with California, Minnesota, New
Mexico and North Dakota, the states
on which he was told before going to
bed last night the result largely
hinged When informed that defint e
word had been received from none OF
those states, he realized that he would
have to wait longer for the final out
come It was taken for granted among
officials here that there would be re-
counts in several of the very close
states and it was believed that weeks
might pass before questions involved
are settled.
The president remained in a cheer
full mood today and believed the result
would eventually favor him. AS the
returns began coming in this morning
at the executive offices they were
promptly telephoned to him at Shad-
ow Lawn.
Goes to Christening of Grandchild.
The president will leave from At
lantic Highlands, N. j., on the naval
yacht Mayflower late this afternoon
or tonight for Rhine Cliff, N. Y, on
the Hudson, where he takes a train
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning for
Williamstown, Mass, there he will
act as godfather for the child of
Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, his daughter,
tomorrow.
Miss Margaret Wilson who is stop
ping at Shadow Lawn with her father
showed particular interest in the re-
turns. The early reports showing Mr.
Wilson leading in California, North
Dakota and New Hampshire three OF
the doubtful states, were carried by
her to the president.
Plans Quiet Day.
New York, Nov. 9.-Governor
Hughes is not losing sleep or getting
thin worrying over his chances for
the presidency
In fact, he is about the most calm
of all of those in the Republican camp.
This was evidenced today when the
Republican nominee. who had gone to
bed at 1910 a. M, responded to an 8
o'clock call-and then turned right
around and took another hours sleep.
Hughes is still entirely confident
that the ultimate result will be his
election. He planned another quiet
day. with an automobile ride and no
politics, except possibly talk with
Chairman Wilcox.
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SEVEN VOTE DRY?
PrOhibitiOnists Claim Big Addi-
tion to List of Ants.
Rely on State Administrations
in Two of Seven.

Chicago, Nov. 9.-Old Man Booze is
staggering.
F. Scott Mcbride. at Anti-Saloon
League headquarters here today, said
Nebraska, Michigan, South Dakota,
Montana, Florida and Utah Tuesday
cast verdict against the saloon. Cali
fornia is in doubt but is claimed by
the drys. Alaska also went dry 2 to
1, it is said. Missouri admittedly still
is wet-very wet.
Measures submitted By vets which
would permit qualified saloon liquor
in states now dry were done at Colo
rado and Arkansas. In Montana and
Florida the dry victory consisted in
electing legislatures and state admin
istrationS on dry issues.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
RUSS INVADE HUNGARY
But Berlin Claims Teutons Success
fully Drove Them Back.

Berlin, Nov. 9.-Russian troops
which have invaded Hungary on the
northern Transylvanian front in the
Georgeny mountains were repulsed
yesterday, the war office announces.
In Rumania, near Rothenthurm pass
the Austro-German forces captured
hill positions.
In Dobrudja advanced forces Of
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's army
retired.
Berlin. Nov. s.-German artillery
yesterday defeated several efforts OF
the French and British to make ad-
vance on the Somme front, the war
office announced today.
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Association.

Possibly the Republicans were hoist
by their own petard. They used to
insist that the prosperity which pre-
vailed in the country during the times
when they were in the seats OF the
mighty at Washington was due solely
to their administration of the affairs
of the nation. And it may be that
the voters this year, or countless OF
them. decided that what was sauce for
the goose in this particular was equal
ly good sauce for the gander.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
BURLESQUE HERE?
Topeka Has a Good Chance to Patron
ize More Good Shows Like Last
Nights Performance.

For years burlesque has been nib
bling at Topeka's bait. The bait has
at all times been of an unattractive
variety. In other words the patron
age of burlesque shows has been of
such a nature that the singing of the
pretty girls ratified thru the empty
seats.
Last night Manager Crawford of the
Grand brought Rose Sydell and her
London Bellies" with Johnnie Weber
to Topeka. He wasn't disappointed in
the house because he didn't expect
any one there. No one knows Topeka
better than Crawford. But he did
break the ice in the frozen sentiment
concerning girly-girly shows by giving
the crowd the most peppery and
laughable show that has appeared
here in many seasons.
Manager Crawford has promised to
bring more good high class burlesque
companies here-if the town will be
so good as to hover around the Or
chestra. Topeka can fill in between
Omaha and Denver with the best in
musical burlesque if she indicates a
desire to see the exhibitions-Manager
Crawford will do the rest
Rose Sydell, herself, was there last
night. True. she didn't attempt to
compete with some of the loose -jointed
members of her company, but she
appeared-and was recognized. Johnnie
Weber was a scream. His funny
laughing skit with Campbell entitled
"Oh, Papa" was the most screeching
comedy presented in Topeka in years.
Franklin Sinclair and Miss fremont
appeared we'll in a vaudeville variety
of nifty nonsense.
The girls-thirty of 'em-were act
i've and frisky. The leads balanced
we'll. The scenery was far ahead of
the average musical comedy baggage
The electrical effects and all far ex-
| ceeded the stuff attempted by dollar
and half companies. 1t was a good
all-around burlesque and if repeated
tonight would bring out a filled house.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Another excellent suggestion from
the Federal Council of the Churches
of Christ in America is to the effect
that at the THANKSGIVING services in
the churches of the country, both on
the Sunday preceding Thanksgiving
day, as well as the customary union
services on that day, consideration be
given to the sufferers in Europe and
Asia. whose condition presents such
a sad contrast to our own comfort
and prosperity.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
VOTE. FRAUD IN N. M?
Federal Sleuths Dispatched to That
State From Denver.

Denver. Colo, Nov. 9.-Justice de-
partment agents here, on receipt OF
instructions from Washington, started
immediately fer points in New Mex
leo this afternoon. Investigation of
election is believed to be their mis-
sion.
Watching Each Other.
St Paul, Mimi, Nov 9.-With in
vestigators from the department of
justice to investigate voting frauds it
became known this afternoon that Re-
publicans and Democrats have each
sent one to tn; ce men to every county
in the state to guard against frauds
of the other fellow. State leaders of
each party freely state they expect the
otfer fellow to use fraud TO throw
Minnesota, already so extremely close
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Instead of there being a half-dozen
pivotal doubtful states on the days i'm
lnediately preceding the succeeding
presidential elections in this country,
there will be disposition on the part
of the campaign managers to consider
most of the forty-eight states as
doubtful until the rather complete re-
turns begin to come in from them.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
COAL GOES UP AGAIN
Price Advances Dollar a Ton in Chi
cago-Faminc Threatens.

Chicago, Nov. Both hard and
soft coal again scared in price today
Anthracite was raised 81 a ton for
egg, range and chestnut, making the
price s10.50. No more anthracite will
come by water this winter and as cars
are almost impossible to get, a fam
inc is predicted for early in January
Illinois soft coal has increased
within a week in prices ranging from
Is cents a ton to So. The approach
of cold weather will send coal up
much higher, it is believed
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Few of the political prophets of the
other day are in any position to point
with pride to any of their predictions
with the exceptions of those who
based theirs only on the general re-
suits
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
SUFFS BEHIND IN S. D.
Lead of Yesterday sipping-Now
Running Behind

Sioux Falls, s. D., Nov 9.-Three-
fourths of the states vote complete on
suffrage returns show 16 ,997 for; 49,
PTS against.
Badly Beaten in West Virginia.
Charleston, Nov. 9.-Returns from
727 out of Lila precincts in West Vir-
ginia on suffrage: For, 29,4S0. against,
6o,712.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

1t was very thoughtful of the
weather man to postpone the big rains
in this section until after the polls
closed on Tuesday. This act of his cut
off a lot of endless argument as to
what might have happened in Kansas
If it hadn't rained during the hours of
vofinR
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Will have a bazaar and chicken din
ner at their hall on East Sixth avenue
Saturday, November IL. Dinner at IL
O'Clock and bazaar afternoon and eve
ming A large number of aprons will
be on sale, also many fancy articles at
very reasonable prices. Buy your
Christmas gifts then and help the G.
A r. in their work for the poor.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
steamship Grounded.

Santiago. Chile, Nov. 9.-The Brit
ish steamship Madawasca is ashore at
Coral bay. The Madawasca, 4,210
tons gross, is owned in London. She
sailed from Calcutta, September for
Peru, touching at Newcastle, New
South Wales on OctC Der 5.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

What is sure to be one of the mir
acles- of the election to many people is
that Jackson county. Missouri. the
home of Kansas City, voted dry. But
this is merely indicative o. the way
that prohibition is slowly but surely
marching on it's righteous way in this
country, and it isn't going so slowly.
either
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
SOLDIER VOTE ON
THE BORDER MAY
DECIDE ELECTION

Ell Paso, Nov. 9.-Estimates of
votes of national guardsmen mailed
from the border and yet to be count
ed, in the doubtful states are:
New Hampshire, 1875.
New Mexico, 957.
North Dakota, 993.
Minnesota, 3,140.
San Francisco. CAL. Nov. 9.-The
soldier vote on the border cannot cut
any figure in the California election, it
was pointed out here today. Califor-
MIA made no provision for her militia
men out of the state limits to vote
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

And the really doubtful states
turned out to be the ones where the
political leaders on both sides were
pretty certain as to what would be the
results before the votes were cast and
counted
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Cheyenne, Nov. 9-With virtually
all Wyoming precincts accounted for
Frank w. MondelI, Republican. IS
leading John D. Clark, Democrat for
national Representative by 3.444 votes
Clarence D. Clark. Republican, is de-
feated for United States senator by
John B. Kendrick, Democrat. by ap-
proximateiy $500.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Gard of Thinks.

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sym
pathy during the sickness and death
of my wife and our sister. also for
the beautiful floral offerings
VIM. LEGGIE AND BROTHERS
AND SISTERS.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

At any rate, it seems reasonable to
suggest that not very many of the
,old-fashioned fellows who used to
vote their ballots straight are living
in Kansas these days.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Economy Auto Baggage Co. Phone
1060.--Adv.

The free lecture on Christian
Science, Sunday afternoon at o'clock
at the Grand opera house by Prof.
Hermann s. Herring, C. s. B., of Con-
cord. n. H, will serve to correct err
roneous impressions regarding the
subject of Christian Science. Prof
Herring is well qualified and comes
with authority of The Mother Church
The First Church of Christ, Scientist,
in Boston. Massachusetts,. he being a
member of the Board of Lectureship
of that Church You and your friends
are cordially invited.-Adv
A musicale will be given Friday
evening, November 10, at the West
Side Christian church, under the di-
rection of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety- A silver offering will be TAX
en- at the door. The proceeds will be
devoted TO the building fund of the
church.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new 2oe-3oc doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv

F. A. >Koester. d. d. s., 71O Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09
LOCAL MENTION

DIR. Solecki, Dentist. removed his Of
flee to $40 Kansas Ave. Phone 45.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

The Iris brings back the Jap actor,
Sessue Hayakawa. in The Soul of
kura-San" today and tonight With
the Jap will be seen Myrtle Steadman.
The Katzenjarmer Kids are scheduled
for an inning at the Iris today but in
ability to receive the reel from New
York may cause disappointment to-
day. If possible they will be shown.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-11-09

Official C.rtc Paper.
Official Paper City of Topeka.