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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

conditions Its method of financing
the work was not outlined.
An average supply of 80 million Gu
bic feet was promised for next year.
New gas fields. better mains, higher
pressure and other reliefs was prom
ised in plan which carried details for
the reorganization of the company
The reorganization will begin in a few
weeks, according to Victor Hayes,
president of the company
Governor Capper and S. NJ. Brew
ster, attorney general, attended the
conference. 1t was one of a long Sc
ries of meetings with gas company
representatives during the last few
months. Another session will be held
in Independence next Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
Topeka Masons Are Going After
1t in Earnest.
Prominent Lodge Men Will At
tend Imperial Council.
VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN WAGED
Folder Mailed to Every Repre-
sentative at Buffalo.
Reasons Set Forth for Granting
Capital City's Request.

George Hart, chairman of the pub
licity committee working for the es-
tablishment of a Shrine temple in To-
peka, will leave tomorrow for Buffalo,
N. Y, to engineer the beginning of
the campaign to sever Topeka Shriners
from Leavenworth Shriners. A few
days later A. L. Wiseman, w. A. s..
Bird, F. L. Sturges, L. M. Penwell and
George Stansfield will leave to be
present at the meeting of the Imper-
ial Council on July IL, IL and 13.
Mr.. Wiseman is a delegate from Alb
dallah to the council. while the others
comprise a committee which, in OBJ
tanning a special dispensation for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

utes. The race, over the famous
Borderland route through Bisbee.
Tombstone, Benson and Vail to Tue
son, is the first event of its kind here
about
Among the entries are William Ry-
an, who won first place in the Doug
las-Naco road race in 1915; L. A. Ort-
man, who won the Para adise-to-Juan
Dios road race in the Canal Zone,
making the thirty-five miles in 1920:
Frank Barrett, who finished second
in the Ell Paso-Phoenix road race
last year; Howard Reynolds, Warren
Jeffries and Bill Cox, who ran one
two-three in the Oracle road race in
January, 1916.
Power Boat Regatta.
! st. Paul, Mimi, July 4.-When the
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Regat-
| boats will be ready for the contest.
\ The event is the ninth annual re-
gatta of the association. Last year
| the same event was rowed at Hanni
/ bal, Mo. This associations meet is the
first Of the year in the nation, and
usually brings out the dark horses
constructed during the year. The re-
gatta lasts three days
William j. Copnors of Buffalo, n.
Y. is among the entrants. He en-
| tered the Enquirer and Dispatch, two
/ fast boats. Commodore Blacktom en-
Z
Paul. entered Panama, the boat that
placed first in Glass A at Hannibal
last year.
Commodore Arthur L. Gibson, Red
Wing, Mimi, entered one boat and
has promised he will have the entire
city of Red Wing here for the regatta
The annual Independence Day cele-
bration there July 4 was abandoned
for the regatta.
Dr. A A. Van Dyke, st. Paul, enter
ed his Bullshead, built by Johnny
johnson, White Bear Lake. The en-
gine on this boat has been overhauled
Cowboys Chase Their Goat
San Angelo, Tex, July 4-Sar
Angeles Goat got loose today and
skidded around the town common
pursued by a band of yelping, lariat-
swing cowboys in the newest Fourth
of July stunt The goat-roping contest
enlisted cattlemen from the surround
ing country and money that wasn't
wagered on the horse races was placed
on the chase for William G.
Girl Swimmers Compete
San Francisco, July 4-Swimmer.
from New York and many other east
ern cities competed here today in the
first national girls championship 100.
yard S Vim. The competition is under
the auspices of the A A U The
annual P. A A. championships are
being contested at the same time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
FOURTH ON
BORDER INSURES
REIGN OF CALM

Ell Paso, Tex, July 4.-Extra pre-
cautions were taken by civil and army
authorities here to preserve the peace
of independence day. Ell Paso will
have an eminently sane Fourth" but
no chances will be taken that even an
isolated case of too exuberant Amerl-
canism will mar the recent peaceful
status quo.
No announcement has been made by
arrnv officials for any observance of
the Fourth, outside of the usual sa-
lutte to the colors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

embassy as being conciliatory in tone
and designed to offer the basis of an
amicable settlement of the differ
ences between the two governments.
1t is in reply to both the last two
notes sent to the de facto governm ent
by Secretary Lansing, and is said to
bring the issue between the two gov
ernmentS down to date.
Lansing Highly Gratified.
Promises to restore order in north
ern Mexico and protect American ter
ritory from raids are renewed, with
the suggestion that the presence OF
American troops on Mexican soil is
largely responsible for unsettled con-
ditions and that their withdrawal
would go far toward eliminating
sources of friction and difficulties.
Secretary Lansing was told inform
ally of the arrival of the note and
what was understood to be its con-
tents. He seemed highly gratified, but
would not comment pending it's deliv-
cry to him.
Mr. Arredondo left the embassy
soon after the note arrived to spend
the Independence day holiday at a
summer resort. An embassy employe
had been directed to give out such in
formation as it was desired to make
public before the ambassador could
call at the state department.
Carranza Dictated Note?
Embassy officials believe General
Carranza himself framed the language
of the note. 1t is said to be much
more diplomatic in terms and tone
Continued on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
RUMOR DOUBTED
Army Officers Don't Believe
Troops To Be Withdrawn.
Funston VIII Organize Division
for Offensive Move.

San Antonio, July 4.-As yet not in
receipt of orders to relinqulsh any
part of his command, General Funston
continued today the direction of the
mobilization of national guardsme4
from the Gulf of Mexico to Lower Call
fornia. Early morning Information
reaching General Funston indicated
another quiet night at all points
Army officers were frank in the.
expression of their skepticism con-
cerning the reports that the adminis-
tration is planning an early withdra.v-a
al of General Pershings troops In
view of the declaration of General
Funston that his chief object in rec
ommending the division of authority
along the border was to enable three
nigh ranking field officers to organize
tacit units. surround themselves with
competent staffs and otherwise organ
ize for general operations in Mexico.
army officers regard the acceptance
of the suggestion by the war depart
ment as most indicative of preparation
for no yielding on demands for with.
drawal''
State Troops Arrive as Scheduled.
On receipt of orders to turn over
to the selected commanders that por-
ton of the army west of Ell Paso and
at FL Paso, General Funston will give
his full attention to the organization
of the remainder with view to their
use in Mexico. Similar activity ii is
expected will be displayed by Major
General Bell and by General Pershiug
or such other field officers as ihe de-.
partment may select to command the
new department of New Mexico.
Reports from border stations early
| today were that the national guards
/ men were continuing to arrive with
out great delay and army officers and
railroad officials were gratified that
the mobilization has been unattended
by any serious hitch up to date. .
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BACK TO BORDER?
Pershing's Expedition Reported
Withdrawing From Mexico.
Forces Will Operate in Ex-
treme North of Country.
SATISFACTORY TO CARRANzA
Soldiers Welcomed Fourth of
July at Midnight.
Five Thousand Massachusetts
Men at Ell PasO Now.
TO CARRANzA

Washington, July 4.-The American
punitive expedition sent into Mexico to
capture or kill Villa or to shatter his
bands is being withdrawn for police
duty close to the border. This was the
consensus of opinion here today. Cen
eral Pershing continues concentrating
his forces shortening his lines and ap-
preaching closer to the international
boundary.
No one here believed the punitive
expedition will be taken entirely out
of Mexico. Its zone of operation is ex-
pected to extend along the northern
boundary of the republic and inland
for a distance satisfactory both to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

de facto government and the Ameri-
can army authorities.
New distribution of the border pa
troll announced by the war department
yesterday indicates President Wilson
has decided on a program of thorough
protection against further raids by
scattered bands which have not yet
been dispersed. At the same time dis
patch to the border and the main
tenance there of large militia forces
will place the country in a position for
offensive movements should the Mexi-
CONTINUED on Page Two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
FINISH CASE THIS week
Attorneys Plan to Speed Up the Trial
of VIII Orpet-

Chicago, July 4.-WiI Orpet, &C
cused of the murder of his former
sweetheart. Marian Lambert, may
know his fate by the end of the pres
ent week, if expected speeding up
plans of his attorneys announced to-
day are carried out.
1t was said that the defense may
rest its case by tomorrow night. Upon
the number of witnesses the state will
offer in rebuttal will depend the fur
ther length to which the case will be
drawn out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
AS CELEBRATED OF OLD
BY BOYS BAD AND BOLD

The (FOrmer) Glorious Fourth.
This is the day that no small boy
is complete unless scorched or
crisped.
The day of waving flags and raw
ing orators.
The day the devil chaser and the
ice man go about seeking whom
they may devour.
The day we shoot ourselves full
Of tetanus or blow our fingers off
and our eyes out to show our inde-
pendence.
A day more deadly and glorious
than mad housewife with a roll
ing pin
An ideal day to be deaf. dumb,
blind and buried in a hole
The Fourth IF Julyi
The Day We Celebratei
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
HONOR COLONEL
AT CELEBRATION
BY HOME TOWN

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 4.-Colonel
Roosevelt may be 'ionly a private citi-
zen" but Oyster Bay does not believe
it. The Independence day celebration
of Oyster Bay was built around the
colonel. In face the reviewing stand
was built for him.
1t was stipulated that Roosevelt
should not be called upon for a
speech but every one expects one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
RUSSIA HURLS
BACK TEUTONS
ON EAST FRONT
Cars Army Breaks AustrO-
German Right Wing.
Captures so Officers and 1,4OO
German Soldiers.
Intense BATTLE IS RAGING
Brusiloff Turns Victorious Rus
sian Army Northward.
On Lower Lipa, Slavs Capture
1,OO3 Men and Five Guns.
INTENSE BATTLE is RAGING
BrusilOff Turns Victorious Rus
sian Army NOrthward.
On Lower Lipa, Slavs Capture
1,OO3 Men and Five Guns.

Petrograd, July 4.-Between Dubno
and Sokal General Brusiloffs right
wing has broken the Austro-German
resistance IN heavy fighting, driving
the enemy westward and capturing
1000 prisoners and five machine guns
the war office announced today
An intense battle is raging in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
Long Looked For Reply From
CarranZa Arrives.
To Be Delivered to State De-
partment Tomorrow.
PRESAGES EARLY settlement
Renews Promise to Restore
Order and Protect Border.
Withdrawal of g. s. Troops
Would Remove Friction.

Washington, July A note to the
United States from the de facto gov
ernment of Mexico reached Eliseo Ar
redondo, the Mexican ambassador
designate here today, and probably
will be delivered to the state depart
ment tomorrow. The communication
is described by persons close to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
PLEDGE REAL GAS
Another Parley Between Kan
sas Natural and State Officials.
A Supply of 80 Million Feet for
Next Winter, Maybe.

All manner of promises were made
to state officials in a conference at
tended by several officials, stockhold-
ers and creditors of the Kansas Nat
ural Gas company. Among other
things, the gas company promised
more gas, a better pressure, better
mains and a general Improvement of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
CONTESTS GALORE
Outdoor Events Everywhere
Numerous Today.
Goat ROping Contest Novel
Stunt at San Angelo, Tex.

Douglas, Ariz, July 4.-The first
starter in the 14O-mile Douglas Bis
bee-Tucson Fourth of July motorcycle
road race started from here at 1880
a. m. today The other IA entrants
were to go at intervals of two min
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
BASEBALL TODAY

National League
Philadelphia at Boston-Morning
game postponed; rain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Partly cloudy and probably un-
settled tonight; Wednesday fair. Not
much change in temperature.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-05
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

Ibow, William Il. Alers: stroke. ]. NJ Johnston)
third, RaVenswood Boat Club, Long Island City.
New York; fourth Potomac Boat Club Warrington.
Time 5.55
Club, Philadelphia bow X. Schested; No. 2, r.
Martin; No. 3. J. l.. Brown; stroke, J. J. Petit;
second Old dominion Boat Club, Alexandria, Va.
lbow, Roland Gaines; No. 2, John Curtain; No. ).
Francis Summers; stroke. James Roberts,; third,
Potomac Boat Club Time: First crew. SIS; sec
ond crew, so.
intermediate double sculls-won by Pennsylvania
Barge Club. Philadelphia (bow Ralph Walker
stroke. William Haase); scond, Potomac Boat
Club, Washington tbow. Frank Z. Smith; stroke
Donald A. Mcdonald. Time, 602 IS.
Association senior single sc1lls-Won by Celtt
Boat Club Buffalo. n. Y, Charles ]. Shechan
second Columbia Boat Club Pittsburgh, Frank L.
Patched; third, Arundel Boat Club, Baltimore
William L. Aliens; fourth. Nonpsrtel Boat Club
New York City; fifth. Pennsylvania Barge Club
Philadelphia; sixth. Philadelphia Barge Club, Phils-
delphia; seventh New York Athletic Club New
York City. Time: First scull 6zz3 45; second scull
62s25.
Senior double sc1llls-won by Pennsylvania Bargy
8. Molard): SECOND. Malta Boat Club. Philadelphia
lbow, II. f. II. Cox; stroke. William HammilD
Time. sos IS; second crew. 6Nl5.
Junior double sculls-Won by Atalanta Boat
Club. New York City (bow, William J. Sullivan
stroke. W. whitbeck; second. Malta Boat Club
Philadelphia dow C. w. RiggaIl stroke A. B.
Shoemaker. Time. 6o35.
Senior eight-oared shels-won by Undine Boat
Club. Philadelphia dow s. B. Goeswisrh; No. 2
Ralph L. Weldie; No. 3 V. c. Chambers; No. 4
NJ. n. Stiles; No. s. NJ. ]. Duryea; No. 6. Car
Glauz; No. z NJ. G. Lukens; stroke Il. l. wstrous
cuxswsin. W. II. Bartley); second Potomac Boat
Club, Washington (bow. A. F. Garner; No. 2, Rob
ert Duncan: No. ;, John D. Kurt; No 4, A J.
Donald; No 7, Rex Roberts; stroke, Edward L
Mueller: coxswsin. L McD. Kintzl.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-05
CLANCY IS KAYOED
BY JOHNNY KILBANE
Baltimore Feather-weight Is Beaten by
Iitle-Holder in Third Round
at Cedar Point.

Cedar Point. Ohio. Sept 4.-Georc.
Chaney's championship aspirations
were laid 20 rest one minute and
twenty seconds after the bell changed,
for round number three this afternoon
in Matt HinkeTs open-air arena.
short right-hsnd punch driven
with piIe-driver force by Johnny Xii
bane. feather-weight uue-hoIder. ST.
fenced the Baltimore challenger.
The match developed into a bIoome-
from the initial bell. CLANCY. terribly
outclassed. didn't put a glove on the
Clevelander in the first round. He
landed two half-hearted let's in the
second, and connected once in the
third Just before KiIbane, warmed to
his task, applied the finishing touch.
The titular encounter staged before
800 fans, represented a gate receipt
Of $4,000.
The semi-windup at ten rounds DC
tween Kid Wolfe and Luke GinIey. Ies
Founders, Of Cleveland, was called
draw.
Kilbane used a left jab through the
first two rounds. When CLANCY car
ried the fight to the champion Kilbane
scored at will II was a short left
followed by a full right cross in mid
ring. that ended the bout
Fans were SO taken by surprise
that they hardly knew CLANCY was be-
ing counted out until Referee Hinkle
was tolling well along toward the ia
tai ten.
Referee Hinkle said it was a short
left to the heart with that right cross
TO the jaw travelling about six inches,
that ended the bout.
CLANCY, after the bout freely ad-
mitted that he had met his master.
saying: My only sensation was a
numbness. a sharp pain in the shoul-
der, and l thought I had been butted"
Kilbane's friends were overjoyed and
swarmed into the ring. The champion
danced a jig around his fallen oppo-
nent following the knockout
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-05
PHILLIES HAND JOLT
TO THE DODGERS

Philadelphia, Sept. 4-More than 4o,ocI
frenzied fans saw Philadelphia defeat
Brooklyn in the morning and afternoon
games today. 2 to l and l to 3. The VIC
tories brought the PhiIlies to a tie with
Brooklyn for second place, only two
points behind Boston. which assumed the
lead Philadelphia swept the series, TAX
ing five games in a row from Brooklyn.
Home runs by Killifer and Luderus
gave the Phillies a victory in the morn
ing In a game in which Mayer outTitched
Marquard. Brooklyn threatened in the
ninth. With one home, Miller on second
ara two out, O'Mara was sent into bat
for Rucke-, who had relieved Meruuard
Manager Moran then rushed Alexander
n to take the place of Mayer. O'Nara
flied to Cravath, ending the game.
Brooklyn used five pitchers in the sec
ond game. Cheney didn't last an inning
All were batted more or less. RtKey was
never in danger The attendance today
was the largest in the history of base
ball in this city. More than 10000 were
turned away at the gate. Score by in
nlngs:
Morning game R. II. E,
Brooklyn. ............ % 0 0 0 o IL 7 2
Phillics................ 0 0 Il
Batteries Vanguard Pfeffer. Rucker and Meyers
and Miller: Mayer. Alexander and killifer. I'm
pires-Messrs. Byron and Quigley.
Afternoon game R. H. E.
Brooklyn. ...:....... 0 o 0 . 0 O. ; 10 4
Philies. 0 0 0 0 x-lO 10 Q
Batteries Cheney. Smith. Dell, Appleton. Mails
and Miller; Rizey and Klfer and Adams. UNI
pircs-Messrs. Quigley and Byron
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-05

THE MORNING GAME.
Jim Shaw was the big stumbling block
in the pathway Of the Athletics during
the morning game. allowing but seven
scattered hits. The Nationals won this
combat by punching three swats in the
sixth inning off Majors.
e. Orders to wait out Shaw invariably
found the batter in a hole and Jim
famed an even half dozen. He only
issued two bases on balls and pitched
the best game he has turned in this sea-
son.
Majors also had a whole lot of stuff
on the ball. The Nationals could only
get TO him for six safe blows, but three
Of these coming in a lump put the game
out of the visitors reach
Not a member of the Quaker City crowd
reached third base during the entire nine
innings. and only four kicked up the
dust around the midway sack.
Two well executed double plays made
things comfortable for Shaw when 1t
looked as II the Athletics might start a
batting rally.
Eddie Fosters remarkable one-hand
catch in the seventh inning of Picinich' s
dropping liner was the fielding gem OF
the morning game.
The Nationals could do little with Ma
bOrs' assortment except in the sixth
inning when the game was won.
Foster opened this chapter with single
TO right. Witt tossed out Milan, while
Foster pulled up at second base. Smith
scratched a single through Lawry, Foster
going to third. Shanks poked the ball
safely to right. scoring Foster. Smith 60
ing to third after MCElwee had juggled
tho ball momentarily. Judge chased Nc
E!Vee after a long fly, and on the
e. tch. Smith scored from third base.
The score:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-05
new YORK YANKEES
To open UP Series
AGAINST GRIFfS TODAY
Nationals Only Two Games Behind
Clevelanl Indians and in 500
Class.-Gossip.

Yesterdays twin victory over the Ath-
letics gained considerable ground for the
Nationals, edging them nearer the first
division than the club has been for the
past two weeks.
Cleveland and New York are the teams
which must be oyerhauled and the stand
ing this morning finds the local club
only two games behind Cleveland, Incl
dentally the Grifmen have moved into
the 800 percentage class once more.
The New York Yankees open a three
game series here this afternoon. Walter
Johnson will be in the box for Washing
ton today and as the New Workers. have
thus far won most of the games played
between these teams, the Nationals are
thirstlng for revenge.
Manager Bill Donovan brings a large
squad to the Capital with him, including
the famous 'Home-Run'' Baker, Walter
Pipp and Germany Schaefer.
Baker may get into one Of the games
here. for it is said that he is about
ready to play.
Washington fans yesterday saw two
mighty fine exhibitions. Ayers and Shaw
twirled great ball and were well sup
ported.
The pleasing feature was the timely
hitting OF the Grirmen-showing that
there is plenty Of punch in the club,
as it is at present constituted.
Elmer Smith and Joe Leonard were
again very much in evidence. 1t was
Smiths timely single in the first game
which paved the way for victory, and
his double of Joe Bush in the second.
which just about clinched matters.
II the Nationals can only maintain their
present fast pace there is no reason why
the club should not finish the race in a
respectable position.
Sam Rice was an interested visitor in
the press box during the afternoon. Rice
says he has almost regained his strength
after an eXhausting illness, and in a few
days will be able to go back TO work.
Several hundred Of the most enthu-
siastic ball fans of the city are waiting
for 12:3O to come today with a lot OF
eagerness. They are members of the
boys department of the Young Mems
Christian Association, who with their boy
friends will be the guests of Manager
Griffith. Of the Nationals, at the game
today. Griffith has invited the boys 10
come at his expense today. and they will
answer in person and with a burst OF
enthusiasm that will show the "Old Fox
his invitation is appreciated. Reserva-
tons are TO be made at the grounds for
the boys.
The line will form at the Y. NJ. c. A
Building, 1875 G street northwest, where
the boys will be met by a band. and ar
escort furnished by Maj. Pullman anC
will march to the grounds. Every club
in the boys department will be represent.
ed. but none will be in uniform, prefer.
ring to march simply as members OF the
association.
Connie Mack announced yesterday thai
he had signed Frazier. a semi pro ball
player. developed on the local sand lots
and would give him trial this fall, II
possible, also take him South next sprine
II he showed any promise.
Frazier is a first baseman and catcher
and during the past summer has played
fine ball for the Rosedale club.
WILLIAM PEET.