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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
Only About 25 Per Cent of Sup
ply Delivered Today.
Dairymen's Strike Grows to All
Parts of State.
ROUGH WORK CONTINUES
Large Quantities Seized and
Dumped on Way to City.
State Starts Probe to See Who
Is to Blame.

New York, Oct. 3.-The New York
state farmers frightened their grip on
the x supply today and caused
further reduction in the quantity sup
piled to this city. The farmers are
holding back the product of their
dairies to compel the big distributors
to pay higher prices
The milk war which originated with
the organization of the Dairymen's
league, has spread thruout the state.
Reports from all parts of New York
tell of hundreds of gallons of milk
spilled in combats between the dairy
men and the employees of the dis
tributors. the picketing of crossroads
in dairy districts. farmers held up and
beaten and the establishment of cheese
manufactures to dispose of the sur
plus resulting from the Withholding
of New York City's supply.
Supply the Babies.
John j. Dillon. state commissioner
OF foods and markets, who represents
the league of farmers, estimates that
not more than IS per cent of the
normal amount of milk was shipped
into New York City for use today
City distriuuiors claimed they had re-
ceived about 60 per cent of the $780,
600 gallons required daily. Thus far
the shortage has not affected the city
hospitals.
Hospitals and the babies still hac
their share of fresh mix, but restaur-
anTs in many cases, were without
4 ~ and householders found only
small portions at their doors this
morning.
Meantime state authorities rushed
work on an investigation of both the
slleeed distributing and producing
combines now at loggerheads. A
fort to ascertain if the dairymen' 5
le gue--the farmers organiZation-is
u combination in restraint of selling
and whether the Big Three distribu-
tors are guilty of any price fixing con-
spiracy
The health department declines &c
ietdown the bars to unpasteurized milk
and hence no relief is in sight.
Housewives League Acts.
The distributors are doing their ut
most to get distant supplies. but they
full pinch of famine will be upon -he
city.
Civic organizations also began to-
day to take a hand in the fight Real
izing that continuance of the struggle
may mean the death or serious ill
ness of thousands of children, the
Housewives League called a session
for this afternoon
The outcome Of the strike, many
feel, will he arrangement of some kind
of state control over milk business
perhaps the establishment of co
operative producing and distributing
method
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
BRITON DEGREES
BRITISH HATRED
AGAINST TEUTON
DenOunces Lasting Trade War
With Germany.
Sees Strong Possibility fO-
World Peace Court.
EYES OF WORLD ON u. S.
Quotes Hughes and Wilson in
Favor of 1t.
ViscOunt Bryce Appeals to
Churches to Act.
DenOunces Lasting Trade War
With Germany.
EYES OF WORLD ON U. S.
Quotes Hughes and Wilson in
Favor of 1t.
ViscOunt Bryce Appeals to
Churches to Act.

Birmingham, Oct 3.-Viscount
Bryce of Dechmont, former British
ambassador at Washington, address,
ing the Congregational union today
decried the spirit of hate against the
Germans and the talk of a lasting
trade war. In conclusion he advo-
Gated league to restrain aggression
and compel arbitration.
"If there is to be a recurrence of
wars becoming more terrible with the
unceasing advance of science" he said,
I'VE may well despair of the future -
Lord Bryce recalled that Premier
Asquith, Sir Edward Grey and Mr..
Balfour had expressed energeticaily
and sincerely the need of such ma
chinery and said that several groups
of thinkers were working out the
plans.
United States Policy of Isolation.
ITO establish any machinery for
preserving peace" continued Lord
Bryce, would be impossible without
the cooperation of the neutral states
and especially the greatest of all the
neutral states. We have been waiting
and watching to see whether America
would, in view of the immense inter-
ests at stake, depart from her old
policy of complete isolation and bear
her part in the effort for securing a
permanent alliance for peace. An in
fluential league for that purpose has
already been formed there and now
two momentous events have hap
pened, on which I dwell because they
have been little noticed here.
President Wilson delivered four
months ago, a powerful and luminous
speech in which he announced that the
United States could not stand aloof
from a movement in which the highest
interests of manhood were concerned,
and that he felt sure the people of the
United States were prepared to join in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
The Giants Get Early Lead on
Dodgers Today.
Smith MUSES. Up Two Plays in
First Inning.
The Lineup.

Brooklyn, y. Y. Oct. 3.-Brooklyn
sent Sherwood Smith to the pitching
mound. today to make it two straight
over the New York Giants and
strengthen their feeble hold on first
place in the National league race, Ben
ton faced the Brooklyns.
First Inning.
New York 3-Smith threw Burns hit
into right field, and the batter made sec
ond. Smith fumb1ed Herzogs grounder,
Burns going to third. Robertson singled.
went thru Miller Herzog went to third.
Smith threw out Zimmerman and Herzog
was run down trying for home, Daubert
to Mowrey to Cutshaw, to Miller. Fletcher
got home run, scoring Robertson. Kauff
famed.
Brooklyn O-Johnston went out TO Holke
unassisted. Danbert walked. Fletcher
made an error on Myers grounder. Wheat
forced Myers, Herzog to Fletcher, Daubert
going to third On an attempted double
steal Daubert was run down. Rariden to
Benton to Zimmerman TO Fletcher.
Second Inning.
New York O-Mowrey threw out HoIke
Olson threw out Rariden- Smith tossed
out Benton.
ertson. Mowrey doubled to left. Mowrey
scored on Olsons single and on the throw
in Olson went to second Miller fouled
to Zimmerman Smith famed.
Third Inning.
New York 1.-Olson threw out Burns,
Herzog singled. Robertson singled 60
center and when Myers throw went to left
field fence to catch Herzog Herzog scored.
Robertson going to second. Zimmerman
flied to Wheat, Robertson going to third
on the catch. Fletcher flied to Myers.
Brooklyn 4.-Johnston beat out in
field hit. Daubert hit through Zin mer-
man. Johnston going to second. Myers
forced Daubert at second, Fletcher spear
ing Myers grounder and touching second.
Johnston going to third. johnston scored
on Wheat's infieId single. Myers going to
second. .Cutshaw singled to right scor-
ing Myers, Wheat going to third. McGraw
derricked Benton and Perrit went in to the
box Mowrey singled to left, scoring
Wheat Cutshaw going to third thinner
man threw out Olson. Cutshaw scoring
and Mowrey going to second. Miller fan
ned, Rariden having to throw out at first.
(See Postscript Edition for all big
game details on street at ) O'COick.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
MAY BE MURDER
Was Man Who Died in Jail
Killed by Negro?
COrOner's Jury Doesn't Believe
Fall Was Fatal.
He ROLLED FROM A TABLE
Later He Engaged in Fist Fight
With a Prisoner.
Blow Under Chin Sent Him
Keeling to the Floor.
HE ROLLED FROM A TABLE

Ed Bennett, who died in the city Jail
Saturday night. and whose death was
attributed to fall from a table while
been murdered.
A coroner's jury. after delving into
the evidence for three hours today,
thought enough of it to continue the
hearing until o'clock Wednesday in
order to secure testimony from other
witnesses.
The ties timony today tended to show
that while Bennett did fall from a
table in the city 5ail he walked around
fer half an hour after that and felt
sufficiently spry to engage in fist
fight with a prisoner named Robert
Frost a light colored negro. Frost, il
was testified today, struck Bennett on
the chin, knocking him down He
did not rise after that.
Lew Day and Dick Campbell, two
men who were prisoners in the city
Jail Saturday night, told of Bennett $
actions during the evening.
Jumped Like a Monkey.
They testified that he was brought
in drunk and lay down on a table in
the Jail; that he rolled around and fell
off the table but got up and walked
around Later, they said, he got into
who threatened to hit him with a
shovel. Frost, they said. was on top
of one of the cages, hut dropped down
while the row was on and struck Ben
nett a blew on the chin
Bennett was placed in a bunk. The
two prisoners said they all supposed
he was simply drunk. He did not rouse
up and early Sunday morning they
noticed he was breathing too rapidly
They then reported his case to the
jaiIer.
DIR. H. L. Clark, city physician, took
the stand and took up the thread OF
the story. He testified that when he
called at the city prison Bennett was
unconscious and was breathing rapid
ly. He examined him carefully and
found a discoloration back of the
right ear, found a scalp wound on the
back of the head and dried blood in
the canal of the right ear.
He called DIR. Merrill Lindsay and
when he returned to Bennett the latter
was dead. DIR. Lindsay went on the
stand and told of the examination he
made after Bennett died. He de-
scribed the fracture of the skull over
the right ear and the blood clot which
he said. undoubtedly caused death.
DR.. Clark expressed doubt that the
injury could have been caused by fall
ing from the table. DIR. Lindsay stated
it was doubtful that the blow causing
the fracture was directly over the
fra etl1re
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
WEATHER TO BE COOLER
\ Change Is Forecast for Tomorrow
BY the Observer.

The weather today was of the mid
summer variety, with temperatures 2
degrees above normal. The wind is
blowing at the rate of 25 miles an
hour from the south. Snow was fall
ing in the northwestern part of the
country this morning. and the local
weather bureau announces that cooler
weather tomorrow is a certainty.
August weather prevailed here last
night and yesterday was almost an
August day. \ fresh wind kept the
night from being uncomfortable and
the wind continued today. This is the
twenty eighth anniversary of the ear
lest freeze, according to records in
the office of tie weather bureau.
Freezes have occurred earlier than
this. but October 3. 1888, is the ear
lest daIe on which the official tenn
perature has been below the 30 mark.
A slight chance for a change is in
dicated by the forecast, which calls
for fair tonight and probab Wed
nesday. Lower temperatures are pre-
dicted for Wednesday, and the cooler
weather probably will last during the
remainder of he week
The mercury, Monday afternoon,
reached 81 degrees. and it dropped
only to 63 degrees during the night
rms reading, occurring at Z O'Clock
this morning, is II degrees above the
normal The mercury had reached
a degrees at $3.50 o'clock and S. D.
continued o. Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
JAP CABINET OUT
Okuma Regime Resignation Is
a Big Surprise.
Bribery Charges Against Men,
Der Precipitated Crisis.

Toxic, Oct. 3.-The Nichi Nichi
Shimbun, in an extra edition, an
nounces the cabinet of Premier Count
Okuma has decided to resign. The
premier is said to have stated that he
would recommend to the emperor the
appointment of Viscount Takaaki
Kato as his successor.
Washington, Oct. 3.-The resigna
ton of Count Okuma has been ru-
mored for a long time, it was said at
the Japanese embassy here today, but
no official word has been received that
the resignation has been rendered.
In the absence of such word en-
bassy attaches refused to discuss the
probable cause for the action of the
cabinet premier. 1t is the belief here,
however, that Okuma's resignation re-
suited from the fact that he had
ceased to have a controlling voice in
the affairs of the Japanese govern
ment.
The cabinet which he heads is a
coalition cabinet and he has not had
a majority of supporters in it. Count
Okuma offered his resignation more
than a year ago along with the resig-
nations of the other members of his
cabinet. but the emperor was un-
willing to accept it
Bribery Charges Brought.
The premier's action resulted from
the belief that he should hold himself
responsible for the action of all mem
bers of the cabinet which was then of
his own organization.
The emperor had accepted the
resignation of Home Minister Oura,
whose withdrawal resulted from
charges of bribery. and the premier
and others Immediately offered to
step down. The emperor summoned
the elder statesmen into conference
and afterward Okuma was urged to
remain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
Brilliant WOman's Party Speak
er in Topeka Today.
"Why We Oppose Wilson" Is
Text of Meeting Tonight.
SHE LIVES IN Topeka NOW
"I've Shaken the Dust of EN-
pire State From My Feet"
Women Are Called Out to Rep
resentative Hall.

With fear in their hearts that the
women of Kansas viii vote in Novem-
Der under the impression that Presi-
dent Wilson has kept the nation out
of war, the National Woman's party's
most brilliant speaker, Mrs. Harriet
Stanton Blatch, appears in Topeka to-
night at s o'clock at representative
hall to tell Topeka women what she
Knows About Wilson"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
FEAR A "DRY" COUP
If Delegates Attempt Prohibition
Plank War Will Ensue.

Mount Clemerx. Mich. Oct a.
Candidates for state offices not voted
upon at the recent primary election
were to be chosen by the Democratic
state convention here today. Every
indication pointed to a most harmoni-
Gus meeting.
The only possible ripple that might
be caused. delegates declared, would
result if efforts were made by dry
advocates to get a prohibition plank
into the platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
FEEL TWO QUAKES
But They Are $500 Miles Away. Seis-
mograph Records.

Washington, Oct. S.-Two earth
quakes were recorded during the night
on Georgetown university seismo-
graphs. The first. of moderate inten-
sity, began at SAB p. m. and lasted
until after 10. The center of the dis
turbance was estimated by the OBJ
server to have been about 5000 miles
from Washington. The second shock
began at 1902 a. IN. and lasted about
ten minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
AXE PUT To BILLBOARDS
BY EXCLUSIVE SUBURB

Lake Forest. Ill, Oct. Bill
boards of the lowbrow kind are
henceforth to be barred from the
highways and by-ways of Lake
Forest, according to an edict of
Mayor w. M Lewis.
Acting upon instructions of his
superior, Gordon Kelly, commits
sioner of streets, yesterday Jared
forth and applied the axe to a half
dozen offensive signs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

The meeting will be called to order
by the chairman of this district Mrs.
William p. Montgomery. The meet
ing will be open to all and will con-
cern that one all important subject to
the women organizerS-''Why We Op-
pose Wilson,"
She's Topekan Now.
Mrs. Harriet Blatch, who leaves
Topeka Wednesday on an extensive
campaign tour for the Woman's party,
is now a full-fledged citizen of the
capital of Kansas. Last spring Mrs.
Blatch gave up her residence in New
York and, as she says 'in order to
gain political freedom" established
her residence on West TeEth street.
''I have shaken the dust of the EN-
lI,nnfinunr on Pnre Tuol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
Use Cotton for Explosives.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Use of cotton
fibre in the manufacture of explo-
sives made striking increase during
the first half of this year. Consider
ably more was used up to June 80
than during all of 1915, the census bu-
reau announced today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
ARRESTTAX COLLECTOR
Former Texas Official Is Charged
With Embezzlement.

Kansas City. Oct. 3.-William I.
Watson, of Ell 'Paso, Texas, former tax
collector of Ell Paso county, was ar
rested here early today charged with
embezzlement of county funds during
his tenure of office
When arrested Watson's hair was
dyed red The detectives who made
the arrest said that at first Watson
denied being the man but finally adj
mitted his identity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
Storm Moving North.

Washington, Oct 3.-The weather
bureau still awaited definite reports
today on the weather disturbance off
the east Florida coast. Advices today
indicated that its intensity was not
known and that it probably was NOV
ing north. Storm warnings were or
dered last night from Fort Monroe to
Charleston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

Chicago. Oct. 3.-Edward s. Lacey.
Chicago banker and former comptrol-
Ter of the currency. died here last
night He was born in Chilli, n. Y, 81
years ago. He served two terms in
congress, representing Michigan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
BRIDEGROOM KILLED
But Two Women in Wrecked Car
With Him Escaped.

ST Joe. Mo-. Oct. 3.-When a motor
car in which he was driving with two
women turned over near here early
today David Van Hoozer. farmer. 23
years old. was killed. The women es-
capped by jumping.
Van Hoozer is survived by his bride
of two months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
HOMELIEST GIRL CONTEST
STIRS UP REAL RIVALRY

New York, Oct. 3.-Twelve girls
want the title of homeliest girl in
New York. and have entered in a
contest The winner will dance
with the handsomest man at a COM
ing ball.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
Bold Picl<pockets in Courtroom.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Two bold pick
pockets operated in the courtroom of
Federal Judge Landis here today
under cover of excitement over the
sensational racing pool exposures.
Two down-state farmers were robbed
of -aeir railroad tickets and small
a Ints of money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

Newton, n. IAN eel owned by
William H Sherred performs tricks
just like a trained seal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
ODDITIES CULLED
FROM DAYS NEWS

PasSaic, \. J.-Sixteen-year-oId
Isador Schletter, newsboy, has an 800
bank account. So the judge freed
him and promised him the Job here
after of preaching thrift to first Of
tenders
New York-Willie Gray, 10. of Fall
River borrowed" $40 from his aunt
came here and had his fling among
the white lights by buying candy and
movie tickets. Police found him
awestricken at the Grand Central
terminal.
Newton, n. J.-An eel owned by
William H. Sherred performs tricks
just like trained seal.
Washington-Deter to bring
Irene to the altar. Roy Gordon, color
ed, Tilted by Irene Walker, his first
love, wed Irene Parker, his second
He asked the clerk to change the last
name on his first license but this
could not be done.
Cleveland, Ohio-Ambulance calls
are now received via wireless in CIeve-
land. When Director of Utilities
Farrell collapsed in the waterworks
tunnel here an S. o. S. call had doc
tors at his side in time to save his
life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

IN THE Hughes Wilson elimination
contest we have Justice VS.. Educa-
tioD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and probably
Wednesday,; cooler Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

lContinnerl on Page Tw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-14
HARVARD WINS
In ELEVENTH
Tufts Beaten in What May
Be College Champion
ship Battle.
rBy Telegraph to The Thbunsl

Cambridge, Mass, June 13.-Harvard
defeated Tufts in eleven innings to
to-day in which was generally believed
to be a battle for the Eastern college
championship.
In the first Of the eleventh singles
by Ford, Carroll and Armstrong, Of
Tufts, gave that team TO 2 lead.
With two out in the last of the elev-
enth and two strikes on Percy, strong
man and hockey star, Walter Whit
taker, the Turfts curve ball right
handler, who has already been bought
by Connie Mack, went bad. Percy sent
smash to deep centre for three bases.
Then, in rapid succession. Whitaker
gave bases on balls to Field, Coolidge,
Nash and Abbot, forcing in the tieing
tally. Then the winning runs came
over.
Mahan was hit hard by Tufts.
O'Marra was taken out of the box for
Tufts in the eighth. Leland's hitting,
Mahan's fielding and Stsiford's all
around play featured.
The crowd Of 10000 was the biggest
on record at Soldiers Field for any but
a Yale or Princeton game.
The score fol lows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-14
YALE COACH AGAIN
CHANGES HIS OARSMEN

Gales Ferry, Conn, June 13.-Coaeh
Nickalls ordered another change in the
Yale varsity eight tonight. Kositzky,
who has been rowing at No. 6, was rele-
gated to the second varsity and Fitz-
patrick was promoted from the second
boat 10 No. 6.
The she'll which the varsity has been
using was discarded and the crew went
out for a mile spin in the boat used last
season. The crew appeared to row in
much better form.
The other crews had short paddles:
Captain Page of the freshmen was Ill
tonight and Enders took his place at
No. 6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-14
MARSHALL WINS HIS
SEVENTH CHESS GAME

By winning the seventh game Of his
match with D. Janowski, of Paris, at
the rooms of the Manhattan Chess
Club yesterday, +. j. Marshall, the
Increased his lead and made himself
secure against possible defeat, even if
he should lose the remaining three
games. Marshall will be the winner Of
the match the moment he scores an
other draw. The game yesterday lasted
only % moves. The score TO date:
Marshall, 4; Janowski, /; drawn, 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-14
WALTER M0HR WHIPS
BLOOM IN TEN ROUNDS

Walter Mohr, the rugged, tow headed
Brooklyn lightweight, easily defeated
Phil Bloom, the East Side champion, IN
a ten-round bout at the Broadway
Sporting Club, Brooklyn. last night.
The bout bristled with action through
out. with Mohr proving himself an ag-
gressive individual, who worked like a
beaver from the tap of the gong.
However, both boxers marred mat
tiers by their foul work. Bloom had a
tendency 10 butt his opponent, when
forced to q corner, while Mohr also
used his elbows.
Mohr boxed furiously, landing a stag
gering left that often sent Bloom back
on his heels. The latter tried 70 slow
I'D matters by continuous clinching' out
Mohr kept working both hands like pls-
tom rods. In the third round Mohr
crashed over mis- right TO Blooms right
eve, and for the remainder OF the bout
the optic furnished little aid to locate
Mohr.
Due to a great finish, Frank Car
hone. the West Side middleweight,
earned a shade over the Zulu Kid IN
the second ten-round bout.
In six-round preliminary Young
Nadel. Of Chicago, piled up. an early
lead to outpoint young Al Cahill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-14

pole nineteen hits IN two afternoons
no great assistance Is needed from the E
rest Of the cast. With TINS seconu
batting outbreak the Cubs have now
nassed the Giants for league leader
sbjp in batting by several points. II
may be. however, that with this double
yolley they have used up most OF their
ammunition. and to-day may bring a
decided lull.
Among those who viewed the har-
rowing spectacle was Fritz Maisel' ne the
injured Yank outfelder. Fritz was alb
N take his right shoulder from the
cast ca '' yesterday, and so decided to cele-
brate the occasion by watching the
game. He figures that it will be AT
least two weeks before he is able TO
throw, and possibly three weeks before
he can take his place around centre
again. .
The Giants have now lost I'VE OF
their seven home games, and are being
pressed for third place. No wonder
they yearn for the road again!