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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-07
ATLANTA GIRLS PLAYING
HOCKEY AT Y. w. C. A.

2 ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. THE game Of
hockey has been introduced among the
girls Of the Atlanta Y. w. G. A. by a
new physical director who comes from
the north. They played their first
game in Piedmont Park in the presence
of large crowd of spectators who en-
joyed 1t almost as much as the players
and the game bids fair to become pop
ular among all the athletic girls of the
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-07
NINE GALLONS SWEET CORN
WHISKEY FOUND BY POLICE

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. Ignorance
Of the law will be no excuse in favor
of Will Moore, an Atlanta negro, on
whose premises the police found nine
gallons Of sweet mash corn liquor, and
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
CROPS STAND IT
Corn Can "Get By" for Ten
Days Yet, Nebraska Report.
Iowa Fears Worst and Colorado
Hard Hit by Heat.

Lincoln, Neb., July 29.-Nebraska
crops have so far not been injured by
the drouth, and the hot, dry weather
of the past few weeks will have proved
good corn weather provided rain
comes within the next week or ten
days The corn situation over the
state has been very good SO far this
year and the crop outlook is good pro-
vided the dry weather does not con-
tinue too long and hot winds are es-
capped. In some parts of the state,
principally along the Kansas line.
some firing has been reported and
some farmers are alarmed, but others
declare the damage will be small, if
any, if rain comes within several days.
There has been no general rain over
the state for two weeks. though there
have been scattered local showers.
TasseIs Brown Prcmaturely.
Des Moines, Ia. July 29--Two
weeks of record breaking heat has not
injured the Iowa corn crop, except in
few places. in the opinion of the
weather and crop director, Chappell.
but unless the heat wave is broken,
tassels will be burned, pollen destroyed
and the crop injured. Many fields
have corn eight feet in height and all
danger of late frost is over and should
the heat wave be broken in 48 hours
the damage will be nominal.
Wheat, oats and hay have been a
fine crop but berries have suffered
from the heat and garden truck and
melons and even grapes are in danger.
Rocky Mountain Region Dry.
Denver, Col. July 29.-The recent
hot, dry spell has had 4 bad effect on
ranges and water supply in the Rocky
mountain region. according to Fore
caster Brandenberg here today. In
some sections farmers are cutting
grains for hay and the natural hay Is
poor. An exceptionally good crop of
cherries is reported. however.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
LOSE The APPAM
Federal Judge Decides Against
German Raiders.
Rights Annulled by Bringing 1t
to Neutral HarbOr.

Norfolk, July 20. - Federal Judge
Waddell today decided the libel pro-
ceedings for possession of the captur-
ed British liner Appam in favor of
German prize crew which brought
her here. The court held that the
German government lost all claim to
the Appam and her cargo as prizes
of war when Lieutenant Berg and his
prize crew on last February 1,
brought them into the neutral waters
of Hampton Roads with the intention
of laying up the vessel indefinitely.
The court held further that the
Prussian- treaty of 1899, re-
newed in 1928, does not apply or con-
troll in the case so as to guara ntee
the prize crew asylum in the United
States waters.
That the action of the German prize
court in declaring the Appam a prize,
while the case was in litigation in the
United States courts has no effect on
the Jurisdiction of the court That
the Jurisdiction of the United States
courts In the case is established by a
long line Of precedents including sew
eral by the supreme court.
German Court Doesn't Agree.
In conclusion the decision reads:
THE manner of bringing the Appam
into the waters of the United States
constitutes a violation of the neutrality
OF the United States; that she came in
without bidding or permission; that
she is here in violation of the law;
that she is unable to leave for lack OF
| a crew. which she cannot provide or
augment without. further violation OF
| neutrality; that in her present condi-
| ton she is without lawful right to BIZ
| and remain in these waters; that she
as between her captors and owners, tc
| all practical intents and purposes, mus
be treated as abandoned and stranded
| upon our shores; and that her owners
| are entitled to restitution of theil
| property which this court shoult
| award. irrespective of the prize cour
| proceedings of the court of the i'm
perial government of the German EN-
| pire: and It will be SO ordered
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
|zzIES ARE HERE RUSS Get BRODY
Another Stronghold Falls on
Drive to Lemberg.
Gain Railroad to Aid Thrust
Towards KOvel.

Petrograd. July 29.-Kovel is rap
idly being enveloped from the south
as the Russian armies advance un-
ceasingly against the Austrians in Ga
licia. Capture of Brody, military ex-
perts pointed out here today. gives
the cars forces an opportunity to
improve their thrust northwestward
toward KoveL Meanwhile it was be-
lieved here today the cars troops
are forcing onward toward Lemberg.
An evidence of the precipitate char
acter of the Austrian retirement be-
fore the Russian offensive is given in
the fact that on Thursday the Rus
sans were twelve miles from Rrody
and on Saturday coupled the town,
according to announcement.
Believe Much Booty Won.
Petrograd eagerly awaited full word
today of the details or Brody's invest
ment. 1t was regarded as certain that
a considerable quantity of booty fell
into the hands of the city's conQuerors
since Brody had been an Austrian fiela
base, and announcement of capture of
a large number of prisoners was like
wise expected.
From Brody on, 1t was pointed out
here today, the Russian army of inva-
sion into Galicia will have the advan-
tage of a railroad in the movement
against Lemberg. Every foot OF ad-
vance registered along the railroad to
Kovel menaces anew the Teuton po-
sitions at Kovel.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
INTERURBAN BETWEEN Topeka
and KANSAS CITY ASSURED BY
ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY OF The
PURCHASE OF |. & 7. PROPERTY

which the cars will run to the South
side.
Gated here. The power house will
either be located here or in Leaven-
worth probably here, it is said
After construction work is COM
pIeted and the line is electrified from
here to Leavenworth the interurban
company will build a cutoff between
Rolling and Lansing a distance of five
miles. The cutoff will connect the
main line of the Leavenworth & To-
peka railway with the Kansas City
Ieayenworth interurban line at those
points.
traffic agreement is planned to
be made to run their cars into Kansas
CITY. That will complete All interur-
ban line between Kansas City and To-
reka as short as any of the steam
lines. The length of the electric line
between the two points will be about
seventy miles. Then construction
work on a branch line to Valley Falls
and Holton will begin.
Take 1t Over september 1.
Beginning September l, when the
Winner interests will continue to
operate the line as a steam road, until
the line is electrified, the company
will take its first step toward revolu-
tionizing the service. While regular
service, passenger and freight, will be
maintained six days of the week. the
passenger service will be doubled on
Sundays. Excursions will be made
into Topeka and to points along the
line.
Sunday Excursions.
The road will advertise Topeka, its
parks, it's museums and state buildings
and the surrounding territory, as an
excursion center. Some of the most
attractive fishing. outing and camping
resorts and locations in the middle
west are on the line between this city
and Leavenworth. They will be de-
veloped by the road. Topekans. while
the road is being operated as steam
line even, will find it possible to es-
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
HEAT FATAL HERE.
John Karr, North Topeka,
Found Dead Near City Park.
His Little Black Dog Stood
Guard at His Side.

When early morning pedestrians
found the dead body of John Karr in
the street near City park today they
found his little black dog-the only
companion of a lonely old man
curled up by his side.
The police were notified and when
they reached the body the dog was
still there on guard.
Karr was nearly seventy years of
age. His death is believed to have
been due to heart trouble aggravated
by extreme heat and eXertion. He
lived at 901 North Kansas avenue and
was a paperhanger by trade He has
relatives in Colorado. They passed
through Topeka several weeks ago and
made arrangements with local man
to see that the old man was given
proper burial when he died.
Early this morning Karr pushed a
two wheeled cart across the Mslan
bridge to the river bank in City
park He loaded three logs on the
cart and started pushing it towards
home. No one has been found who
saw him fall but soon after he was
seen loading logs in the park his body
was found on the street
The body was taken to Shelia-
targer's undertaking rooms No one
paid any attention to the dog. He fol-
lowed the body to the center of towr4
and then became lost among the We
hicleS
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
Topeka TO HAVE
SAFETY z0NES,'
TRAFFIC ''COPS"
New Automobile Ordinance Will
Be Ready by August Is.
Poles and SIslands" for Busy
Kansas Avenue.
INCREASE SPEED LIMITS
Then Most Strict Enforcement
VIII Be Effective.
Square Corners for Pedestrians
and Autos Alike.

real traffic ordinance which will
take Topeka out of the "hick' town
class will be effective by August 10,
according to an announcement made
this morning by Mayor J. E. House.
Safety zones similar to those in Kansas
City, "jay" walking rules. traffic cops.
the city's purse permitting, rules af-
fecting parking of cars and a change
in the speed laws will be features en-
bodied in the proposed ordinance
which will be drafted by the city at
torney.
There have been rumors of a new
traffic ordinance all summer" said the
mayor. "Rumors will change to real
ity by August Is. And you can bet
the ordinance will be enforced after it
is passed.
Demand of Commercial Club.
Real action of the city in passing
something besides a conversational
ordinance follows on the heels of
numerous suggestions to Mayor House
by members of the Commercial and
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29

Automobile clubs. Within the last
two weeks Mayor House has been in
receipt of letters and personal calls
from Topeka citizens who have been
the victims of near and real accidents
as a result of traffic conditions exist
ing in Topeka at this time. One busi-
ness man. and careful driver, was
run into three times within two weeks
as a result of the lack of drastic traf-
fic laws and nonenforcement of those
already in existence.
The ordinance which City Attorney
Hayden has been instructed to pre-
pare will resemble that in force at
Lafayette, Ind, asserted to be one of
the best governed cities in the coun-
try from traffic standpoint.
Increase Speed Limit.
The speed limit will be increased in
order to make its enforcement effect
avenue and other streets must be
placed on a bias and thus make en-
trance to buildings not prohibitive in
case of fire. Square corners will be
in order in crossing streets.
A "hick" town stroll across Kansas
avenue between intersecting streets
will cost the pedestrian something.
Safety zone poles will be supplied by
the street railway company, it is un-
derstood.
1.-The primaries and booze business
have been occupying our energies re-
Gently said the mayor, but the lat
ter part of the summer will be busy
time for the police in establishing real
city ideas in the heads of automobile
drivers and pedestrians"
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
THROWN FROM A BUGGY
Mrs. Washington Is Seriously Injured
When Horse Becomes Frightened.

When a S-year-old colt became
frightened at some baled hay, Mrs.
Evelyn Washington was thrown from
her buggy this morning and seriously
injured. The accident occurred near the
Sommerheim farm. four miles south
of Topeka. An ambulance was called
from Topeka and the woman was
taken TO the hospital. She suffered a
compound fracture of her right leg
and probably internal injuries.
Mrs. Washington was driving to To-
peka from her home seven miles south
on the Burlingame road. Near the
Sommerheim farm. a 3-year-old colt
which she was driving shied at some
baled hay near the roadside. When
the horse suddenly turned and began
a dash for home, Mrs. Washington
was thrown from her buggy and seri-
cusly injured.
Mrs Washington is 20 years old and
q widow. Her injuries are regarded as
serious.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29

time the record for dry weather will
be broken. The longest previous dry
spell was thirty-six days. During the
month of July so far there has been
less wind than in any July for ten
years. records at the weather bureau
show.
The forecast calls for generally fair
weather with continued high temper
atures tonight and Sunday. Last night
was uncomfortable with minimum
reading of II degrees and tonight Will
be of the same brand. A fresh wind
during the early part of last night
caused a slight drop in temperature
but the relief was only temporary
The wind this morning was blowing at
a rate of eight miles an hour from the
southeast. The mercury reached SO
degrees Thursday afternoon and was
expected to reach the same mark to-
day.
The highest temperature on record
for this date is 102 degrees. established
In 1897 The low record. 81 degrees,
occurred in 1891. The Kaw river has
fallen one-tenth of a foot since yes
terday morning, making the stage to-
day SIS feet.
An experiment conducted by Ms.
lContinued on Page Two)
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
Savages Begin Series With Des
MOines This Afternoon.
Two New Pitchers Make the
Savages Look a Bit Better.
Today's Line Up.

Frank Isbell and his Des Moines
Boosters arrived in the city this morn
ing from st. Joe, where the best they
could get was an even break with the
lowly Drummers, and before the start
ing of this afternoons game the Saw
ages had high hopes of making a
clean sweep of the series.
The last time Des Moines was here
the Savages took three out of four
games and with the Iowans going
worse than they were then, a repeti-
ton should be easy, local boosters
think
The announcement of the signing of
Pitchers Cy Young and Joe Hovlik
gives assurance that the mound staff
of Manager Engle will be stronger
than it has been for the last two
weeks and If these two former big
leaguers show any of their old time
form they should prove valuable men,
Cy Young is an ex-White Sox player
Both men were purchased from the
Milwaukee club of the American as
sOciation. They will probably be here
tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
ADDS $4,000 MEMBERS
State Federation of Labor Is Rapidly
Growing Organization.

Frank B. Brown was elected presi-
dent of the Topeka Industrial Council
at meeting held Friday night. He
succeeds Roy Locke, president for two
terms Mr.. Locke was elected dele
gate to the annual convention of the
kansas State Federation at Wichita in
August W. NJ. Amos was elected al
ternate.
An attempt will be made to bring
the next convention to Topeka. In the
last year, according to statistics pre-
sented at the meeting, $4,000 new
members have affiliated with the state
federation. Other officers elected
were:
j. W. DeGraff. vice president to sue
ceed J. o. Stevic; William kerle. - =
retary-treasurer; Clyde Tresner. re-
cording secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29

cape, for a few hours, from their bus
mess duties and spend the weekend
in these places. After electric cars
are placed in service, and they will
jaunt into the wooded hills and re-
sorts will possible any time.
Good Freight Service.
In connection with passenger serv-
ice, the Winner interests announce
they will maintain an adequate freight
service. The territory through whicn
the road runs is exceptionally rich
agricultura1ly. Its only drawback is
the absence of transportation to To-
peka and Kansas City.
The new line will make a specially
also of milk and dairy transportation.
That, they believe, will be of much
benefit 10 Topeka creameries and
milk stations. Topeka is prepared to
handle such shipments. The largest
creamery in the world is located
here.
New Line Prospectus.
c. ]. Smith, a former Topekan. who
lived here seven years ago and estab-
ifshed the Jackson-Walker coal busi-
ness, is in Topeka today representing
the Winner interests and discussing
prospects of the new line. Mr.. Smith 3
announcement that the new line will
be built was the first definite informa-
ton besides the promise of the Helm
the effect that Topeka is to have an
interurban the latter part of this year
or the first part of next, although
there have been wild rumors of in
terurbans by the score. He was told
Topeka business men would not only
welcome the line but they would as
sure 1t their patronage and co-opera-
ton.
we intend to develop the territory
through which the line runs. We are
conrldent it will be a good investment
Tor the hackers and beneficial to the
business and agricultural interests in
its territory.
Rates Will Be Lower
We will be able to haul passengers
Tor rates lower than steam lines can.
1hterurbans are not under the Inter
state commerce commission. Begin
nlng In september, we will advertise
the state capital as an excursion point.
The state fair here will be one of our
biggest cards this year and we expect
TO haul thousands of persons to it."
The amount of the consideration,
$21 5000, in the transfer of the road is
causing considerable comment in rail-
road circles here and it is considered
song" The purchase included the
equipment, right of way between To-
peka and Leavenworth and other
properties of the road
The Winner interests assumed all
liabilities.
Officials of the Santa Fe and Union
Pacific systems said today they were
fully in accord with the Winner inter
ests- plans. The steam line officials
Continued on Page Two3
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
BRIG. GEN. DODD'S
DASH FOR PANCHO
WINS HIM HONORS

Headquarters American Punitive
Expedition, Mexico. July 29.-Brig
Gen. George A Dodd, retired. arrived
today at headquarters from Elvalle,
en- route to the states. General Dodd,
as colonel of cavalry. won advance
men as a result of his brilliant dash
after Villa, which ended the clash at
Guerrero.
He was given his star July 1. and
was retired July 26. on his sixty-fourth
birthday. The Tenth cavalry cele-
brated today the fiftieth anniversary
of the regiments formation
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29

lard E Winner interests of Kansas
City, Mo. Immediately after the prop
erty is turned over to the purchasers
plans will be made for electrifying the
line between Topeka and Leavenworth.
At the same time a branch will be
built from Boiling to Lansing connect
ing with the Kansas City & Leaven-
worth interurban and thereby leading
directly into Kansas City, Mo. While
this branch is under construction the
old Leavenworth & Topeka grade be-
tween this city and Meriden, west of
the present steam road, will be utilized
and rails will be laid.
Hourly Service.
AS a result of this activity, Topeka
in q few months will have hourly cleo
trio passenger, express and freight SER
vice with Leavenworth and Kansas
City. Effective September l the pur-
chasers of the Leavenworth & Topeka
will operate steam trains until the
road can be electrified. These trains
will be operated between Topeka and
Leavenworth. Sunday excursions will
he advertised beginning late in Sep
tember.
The announcement of this project
giving Topeka her first real interurban n
connection with a wonderfully produc-
tive territory and with Kansas City
was made in Topeka today by C. ].
Smith of Kansas City, associated with
the Winner interests. The announce
ment of the sale of the Leavenworth
& Topeka for a small sum Of $27bOOO
was confirmed by E. L. Copeland.
secretary and treasurer of the Santa
F'e railway in Topeka today.
West From Lcavenworth.
The Santa Fe and Union Pacific
will continue to operate the road un-
til September 1. When it is taken
ever by the purchasers it will continue
to be operated as a steam line until it
is electrified, which. Winner officials
promise, Will be in a short time Work
of electrifying the road will begin in
Leavenworth and proceed west to
Merider. From Meriden TO Topeka a
new track will be laid over the Srade
built between the two points by the
Leavenworth & Topeka thirty-four
used for more than quarter of a CEN
tury, is in an excellent state of oreser-
vation. The only thing the Winner
interests will have to do is Law the
track and construct the bridges and
culverts. the largest bridge beinf. the
one necessary over Soldier creek.
Through North Topeka.
The new road. it was asserted. will
enter North Topeka near Garfield
park and connect with TIE Topeka
Street railways tracks at the end OF
the North Kansas avenue line, over
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
willard E. Winner Interests of
X. c., Mo-, Buy for $275,OO0.
Will EIectrify Line and Build
Branches and CutOffs.
HOURLY SERVICE IN THIS CITY
Cars Will Come Up Town Over
Street Car Lines.
While Road Is Electrified Steam
Trains Will Be Operated.
Topeka TERRITORY DEVELOPED
Excursions VIII Be Advertised
to the Capital City.
Announcement Is Made Official
Iy by C. ]. Smith.
Topeka TERRITORY DEVELOPED
Excursions VIII Be Advertised
to the Capital City.
Announcement Is Made Official
Iy by C. ]. Smith.

The first official move designating
Kansas and developing a large section
of the Kaw valley contributory to the
business interests of this city, was
brought about today with the an
nouncement that effective September
l the Leavenworth & Topeka railway
is to become the property of the Will
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
SNATCH CONVICT
FROM EXECUTION
FOR THIRD TIME

Ossining, n. Y, July 2s.-For the
third time Charles Stielow was liter
ally snatched from death today when
the big Germans execution, set for s
o'clock this morning, was postponed
by order of Supreme Court Justice
Guy.
The court issued an order early to-
day postponing execution unit, IL
o'clock. The court desired to go over
important papers" submitted about
midnight
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
HERE'S WILD ONE!
DR.. COOK WANTS
TO FLY TO POLE

Denver Col, July 29.-Dr. F. A
Cook had left Denver today for green
er fields in his search for s500,0Oo
backing for his scheme to fly to the
North Pole in aeroplanes. Doc" en-
listed Congressman Ben Hilliard's sup
port to the plan for congress to ap-
point a commission to investigate the
rival claims Of North Pole discoverers
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
SUMMER WEATHER.

In the summer there is likely
to be more heat than in other
seasons, especially in the tenn
perate zone. Extreme care
should be taken to keep your
self at a temperature of about
o8.6. If you find your tempera-
ture rising a few degrees it is
we'll to consult a bartender !;
whereas, if it falls a few de-
grees you should sit in a warm
place and think intently of the
administrators Mexican policy.
By observing these simple pre-
cautions there is no reason why
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
rMNs5ENz1T T%'
lIN NEAT IS HOT "a
Hoy to Heep Warm,
By Dr. OF Ell. %

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suitable will personally answered subject
and whr is
rIoancan
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29
NO RAIN IN SIGHT
Another Hot Sunday Is the Weather
Bureaus Forecast.

Temperatures today averaged four
degrees above normal. The day was
cooler than yesterday and a pleasant
breeze blew from the southeast. The
relief is expected to be only temporary.
The sky was partly cloudy this after
noon and the clouds were partly re-
sponsible for the lower temperatures.
IF ii should rain tomorrow the
corn in Shawnee county would make
only half a CROP said S. D. Flora.
local weather observer. this morning.
And Mr.. Flora went on to say that it
will not rain tomorrow. The drouth
continues in all parts of the state ana
in four days, il there is no rain by that
The Topeka state journal., 1916-07-29

THE haIf-wit who rocks the boat is
full brother to the feeble mind
ed man who didn't know it was
loaded"