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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
Number Possible Lives Lost Cut
Down to Thirteen.
MARINA INCIDENT STIRS U. S.
Survivors Declare Ship TOrpe-
dOed without Warning.
Firing on RowanmOre LifebOats
Also Involves Pledges.

Washington, Oct. 31.-If the British
ships Marina and Rowanmore were
sunk by a German submarine COM
mander or commanders in violation
of Germany's pledges regarding sub
marine warfare, the German govern
ment will disavow the act, offer repa-
ration and punish the commander or
commanders, German officials in
Washington said today.
German officials pointed out that
in the case of the Marina, which was
reported to have been attacked first
by gunfire, without warning. that the
method of attack was in itself warn
ing and they suggested that if the ves-
sci was torpedoed before the crew was
able to leave the ship, it probably was
because she failed to stop. Secretary
of State Lansing said today official re-
ports regarding the sinking of the Ma
rina are not conclusive
I'VE have not received any informa-
ton from the American embassy at
London which could be regarded as
real evidence he stated
all repbrtS received are being for
warded to the president at Long
Branch. -
Uncertain Yet as to Facts.
Secretary Lansing said he was un-
able 10 state definitely whether the
ship was torpedoed or sunk by shell
fire, whether it had been warned or
lust what was the condition of the sea
at the time of the attack. He refused
to say directly whether any messages
have been received quoting survivors
of the ship, but said he had not yet
received sworn" affidavits. The Lon
don embassy has been ordered to for
ward all information Immediately to
the department.
Entirely aside from the first aspect
of the case, officials made it clear that
no conclusions could be drawn until
all apparently conflicting circu:n-
stances had been cleared up and evil
dence had been gathered in legal
form Immediately the case was view
ed as more serious than any other
since the destruction of the Sussex as
| it is the first involving loss OF Ameri-
can life. but the state department gave
no evidence of tension as it set about
gathering the facts.
! Report Sunk by Two Torpedoes.
| Today's news dispatches indicating
that the sea was very rough at the
time of the sinking and that the YES
sci was sunk by two torpedoes rather
than by gun fire had not been con-
/ firmed in any official dispatches today
but it was admitted that if such were
the case the seriousness of the situa-
! ton would be greatly increased.
Since the original reports given oul
! yesterday morning the state depart
ment has not made any further infor-
nation public. The case is being han
J died directly by Secretary LANSING
himself and any further facts will be
Continued on Page Two)
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To BUY GAS co,
DOherty Makes Contract to
Purchase Kansas Natural.
Pay $40 a Share Provided Conn
mittee Can Furnish 10000.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 31.-Plans for
the sale of the Kansas Natural Gas
company, whose properties are chiefly
in Kansas, were announced here today
by John G. Bartlett secretary of the
stockholders protective committee.
The committee, Mr.. Bartlett said,
had entered into a contract with
Henry L. Doherty & Co. of New York
for the purchase of all the stock at
$40 share, provided the committee
Will have 10000 shares deposited in a
voting trust, and provided Doherty &,
Co. can secure from the public utili-
ties commission of Kansas permission
to carry out the plan. When the re-
CURED number of shares has been de-
posted with the Colonial Trust com
pany of Pittsburg. SIS a share will be
paid 10 depositors and the remainder
IN ninety days with interest at per
cent, Doherty & Co. also are to pay
the expenses of the committee
President Confirms Sale Story.
Kansas City, Oct. 31-The sale plan
Tor the Kansas Natural Gas company,
as announced today at Pittsburg- Pa.
was confirmed as being correct by Vic
Tor hays, president of the company,
VINO is at Kansas City in connection
with federal court hearing of the gas
case; Mr.. Hays. however, refused to
dlvuIge further details of the plan.
1t is understood here that the Do
herty company controls the Wichita
Gas company of Wichita and also a
new gas pool at Augusta, Kan, the
output or which could be piped to the
Kansas Natural lines presumably with
little difficulty. Purchase of the Kan
Sas company by the Doherty interests
probably would result in the discharge
OF the receivership, it as thought, al
tho information concerning the prob
eble future actions was based largely
on conjecture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
WILL TEST LAW EVEN UNCLE JOE
.GrizzIed Danville Statesman
Falls for Lady OratOry.
Praises Women Campaigners-
Special in Chicago Today.

Chicago. Oct. 31.-After a whirl-
wind campaign in Illinois the Hughes
women'sl special is expected here late
today and will leave for Baltirr.or
early Wednesday. The train left
Streator, ILL.,, early today and will stop
at all cities along the route to Chicago.
The women are still talking of the
reception they were given at Danville,
ILL.,, the home of Uncle Joe" Cannon
yesterday. Uncle Joe heard the wo-
men speak and praised them highly
afterward.
You women talk quietly the
grizzled political warrior said. You
don't swear and you don't shake your
fists. You don't crate, but you make
the point you are after. You don't
campaign like men, that's sure; but
you campaign just as effectively" he
told them.
Il consider Illinois Republican be-
yond a reasonable doubt" he said in
answer to a question about Hughes
chances of being elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
TRAINMEN WILL STRIKE
Railroads Must Not Reduce Pay, Says
brotherhood Head.

Chicago, Oct 31.-The railroads will
face a nationwide strike w. G. Lee,
president of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen. declared last night, If
they make any attempt to pay en-
ployes only for the hours they work,
after the Adamson law takes effect.
"If any railroad attempts to cut
wages after the eight-hour law goes
into effect there will be strike and
we will not permit even President Will
son to interfere Lee declared at a
mass meeting here. Employees have
been told that if they make a run in
four or five hours they will get only
four or five hours pay. If the rail-
roads take that stand nothing on this
earth can stop a strike" Lee said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
YE EDITOR WASN'T IN
So Shower of Bullets Only Puncturcd
the Office Fixtures.

Grand Junction. Ia, Oct. 31.-Po-
lice authorities today are investigating
what they believe was an attempt by
bootleggers to kill Editor j. A Bar
clay, of the Grand Junction News, here
yesterday afternoon.
A shower of bullets and stones was
fired directly into the EDITORS office
from an auto travelling at a high rate
Of speed past the office. Bullets
penetrated the chair which Barclay
usually occupied. The editor, how
ever. was not at his desk. Barclay had
made frequent attacks on the boot
leggers' ring" and had received warn
ingS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
ODDS NOW ON HUGHES
Bet of $4,000 to $4,000 Placed on
G.. o. p. Nominee

New York, Oct. 31.-There was such
an influx of Hughes money among the
uptown hotels today that from even
money the odds relapsed to 10 to 9
against the president. The largest
bet made during the day was one of
$4,000 on Hughes against $4,000
Wilson money. The Hughes end was
taken by a downtown banker
On the other hand Tex Rickard was
offering 10 to 9 on Wilson's chance
of carrying Ohio. Fortified with s25-
900 of Ohio money. he had already
placed SIS 900 at even money on the
presidents prospects IN that state and
was obliged to offer a shade of odds
in order to get the rest of the money
placed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
SHE WAS CHASING
VOTES TOO FAST;
FINE, S. AND COSTS

Winnetka. Ill. Oct. 31.-A plea that
she was campaigning for Charles Evaa
Hughes did not save Mrs. Scott Du-
rand, owner of the famous Crabtree
stock farm. when she was arraigned
on a charge of speeding yesterday.
'"The officer is mistaken was
driving only eighteen miles an bour,"
she testified.
well that is three miles faster than
the law aIlows-$5 and COSTS said
Justice Prouty-
Il was in a hurry because I was
out campaigning for Charles Z.
Hughes for pres. 4ent." said Mrs. Du-
rand.
"The fine is still s5 and COSTA
Prouty said. 1t was paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
BOOZE FAREWELL
TODAY IN VIRGINIA
500 SALOONS QUIT

Richmond. Va, Oct. 31.-This was
the last day on which intoxicating bev-
erages may be sold legally in Virginia
At midnight tonight the new prohibit
ton law goes into effect ard about
500 saloons in the state will close their
doors. Many had closed today be-
cause their stocks had been exhausted
The law stipulates that a person may
order from another state but one quart
of whisky per month, three gallons of
beer, or one gallon of wine This right
remains to be tested in the courts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
BISHOP is SAME
Recovery of Rt. Rev. Frank R. Mills
paugh Very Doubtful.

The Right Rev. Frank r. Mills
paugh, bishop of the aKnsas diocese of
the Episcopal church, who has been
seriously i'll at his home here for
several days, was reported today to be
in no immediate danger. His recov-
cry however, is considered extremely
doubtful. At the home today it was
said that he was very low.
DR. W. S. Lindsay, attending physi-
clan, stated today that there is little
chance for the recovery OF the bishop.
He is suffering with chronic heart
trouble and arterio scleroSis, accord
ing to Doctor Lindsay.
Bishop Millspaugh is in no imme-
diate danger" asserted the physician.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
JURY STILL HANGS OUT
No Indication of a Verdict i'm Copeland
Case-Dismiss Eenire of .OO

Galveston, Oct. 31.-There was no
indication of a verdict this morning
from the jury which is considering the
case of John Copeland of Marshall,
charged with the killing of William
Black, an anti-Catholic lecturer.
In the Fifty-sixth district court,
where the case of George Tier, also
charged with the killing of Black, had
been set for November 8. Judge Rob-
ert G. Street today excused the special
yenire of 500 summoned for Novem-
ber s. This was taken as indicating
that neither the Ryan nor the Tier
case will be tried at this term of court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
KANSAN is KILLED
Gun Supposed To Be Empty Kills
Wealthy Manufacturer.

I9ittsburg, Kan, Oct. 31.-Henry
Nesch, brick manufacturer, died early
today from a bullet wound accident
ally self-inflicted late yesterday.
Nesch tried to break an automatic
supposed to be empty. The bullet
went thru his abdomen. His brother,
Robert Nesch, and several others were
in the office where the accident oc-
Cured.
Nesch was taken to a hospital and
an operation performed. He was AZ
years old, born in Atchison and came
here with his father, the late Robert
Nesch in 1890. He became president
of the Pittsburg Brick company when
his father died a number of years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
Comparison With Year Ago
Shows Big Raise in Prices.
NECESSITIES UP so Per CENT
Allege Wholesalers Are Hold
ing Up Timid Consumer.
Retailers Don't Know Why, but
Keep Going Up.

Chicago, Oct 31.-United States
District Attorney Clyne today contin-
grocers, in compliance with the charge
OF the Chicago retailers that food
prices were being unnecessarily raised
The wholesaler has replied to the re-
tailers' charge that nature, not him
self, is to blame
Investigation today showed actual
retail prices now compared to a year
ago. These prices We're secured at
downtown stores, in many cases sub
urban dealers have added to 5 cents
to quoted figures. Here are the city
prices:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
A PORTUGUESE VICTORY
Lisbon Learns of Success Against Ger
mans i'm East Africa.

Lisbon, Oct. 31.-Portuguese troops
IN German East Africa have defeated
the German forces, captured Newafa
and take large quantity of guns and
other war material. says today's war
office announcement.
Only Two Lost in Capturing City.
Lourenco Marques, Portuguese East
Africa, via London, Oct. SILT is Of
ficially announced that the Portu-
guese forces lost only two killed in
capturing Newala from the Germans
on October IS. Losses of the German
troops are described as heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
TWO CONWCTS ESCAPE
One in for 25 Years, Other a Fifth
Termer, Leave Missouri Prison.

jefferson City. Mo-. Oct. 31.-Two
convicts escaped from the peritentiary
today. One of them. Ora Arthur of
Boone county, was serving a twenty
five year sentence for robbery in the
first degree He escaped from the
prison warehouse Gus Cruise of St.
Louis escaped from the rock quarry.
He was serving his fifth sentence for
burglary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
HONOR MACKENSEN
Prussian Infantry Regiment 129 {,
Bear German Leaders Name.

Amsterdam, Oct. Silvia London,
oct 31.-Emperor William has sent a
message to Field Marshal vonMacken-
sen thanking him for the successful
operation he has conducted in Do
brudja and the capture of Tcherna-
voda- The emperor announces that
West PruSsian infantry regiment No.
129 will henceforth bear Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
NOTE TO NORWAY
Germany Sends Terse Protest to Nor
wegian Anti U-Boat Policy.

Christiania. Oct. 31.-Norway's re-
ply to Germany's sharp note of pro-
test against the decree forbidding
Norwegian ports and waters to SUBJ
marines was completed last night and
probably will be delivered today. The
contents of the communication are a
closely guarded secret
Government officials held two
lengthy conferences with party Lead
ers of the Storthing before complet-
ing the final draft of the note.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
WISE TO PREACH
Episcopalian Coadjutor Will Conduct
Services at Cathedral.

Bishop James Wise has arrived
from St Louis and is staying at the
home of Dean and Mrs. j. P. deb.
Kaye.
He will celebrate the holy COM
munion at Grace cathedral at the All
Saints day service Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. He will also preach
at the morning service next Sunday at
the cathedral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
CONFIRM VILLA RAID
Americans From Interior Say Bandit
Captured City: Has 1000 Men.

Ell Paso. Texas, Oct. 31.-Several
Americans reaching the border during
the night brought confirmation of the
capture of the town of Santa Rosalia
by Villista bandits and Villa is now
moving on Parral and Jiminez, the
Americans stated. The entire body
of bandits numbering nearly 1000 are
now mounted on horses, mules and
burros, altho a large number i'm
pressed into service recently by Villa
are still unarmed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
BOILING OVER OF COFFEE
pot CAUSES MANS DEATH

Chicago. Oct. 31-The coffee
pot boiled over and caused a trag-
edy today in the home of Mrs. viii
liam Olsen. She left the pot on the
gas stove in her home and went to
the store When the coffee boiled
over il extinguished the flame and
he fumes asphyxiated her husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
H0LDUPS KILL CHEF
Gunmen Swoop Down on Chicago
Loop District, but Get Small Loot.

Chicago. Oct. 31.-Three gunmen
swooped down on the edga of the loop
district early today, killed one man,
wounded two. eluded a squad of fire
men and police and pilfered two sa-
loon tills, escaping with about $50
John Tietfenthaler, saloonkeeper was
mortally wounded, and James Corri-
gan of Kenosha, Wis, was shot in the
OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
MRS. FAIRBANKS DEAD
Mother of Candidate for Vice Presi-
dent Succumbs Suddenly at 81.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 31.-Mrs
Mary Fairbanks. 81, mother of Charles
Warren Fairbanks. Republican candi-
date for vice president, died suddenly
here late last night.
Mr. Fairbanks, who has been cam
paigning in Illinois. arrived home early
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31
Comparison of Prices

c. W. Hawks, manager of the Ran
dolph Market company, which oper-
ates several large retail stores, said:
"Increase ses are coming so fast that
we cannot keep up with them The
wholesalers seem to advance all prices
in sympathy to the extreme quotations
of flour. Wholesalers are hol6ing back
goods for higher prices and are get
ting them"
Wholesalers Don't Talk.
Most of the Chicago wholesalers re-
fused to be quoted while the United
States inquiry is on. Officials of
Steele-Wedeles company, however, at
tributed the increase in food prices to
the extreme hot weather in July and
August which destroyed much of the
corn crop, and the early frost, which
practically killed the tomato and late
potato crop.
''If the public knew the actual con-
dition of food in this country a panic
would result" said the Steele-Wedeles
statement. 'They will have TO pay the
high prices until another crop has
been received.
Prices may come down then but
at present there is no relief in sight
Up Goes Price of Macaroni.
Chicago. Oct. 31-At special
meeting of macaroni manufacturer $
from all over the United States here
today it was agreed that an Increase in
the price of macaroni is inevitable.
Increased cost of labor and material
is given S the cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-31

THAT httIs cIean-faced hoy who
went by your house to school this
norning-watch for him tonight.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
The Pride OF The Southwest
The Home Of 1.-The Greater New Popular
Now Nearing Completion!

66%T~HE Greater New Popular. with It's SIX
L floors. basement and two mezzanines,
which embodies everything known to mod
ern architecture and advanced construction.
IS fast nearing completion. When completed
and stocked It viii be second to none IN the
great Southwest.
The Popular" will be L years old next No
vember. And the same principles of honor and
fair dealing which, faithfully adhered to,
brought SUCCESS In those years Of business
life. still point the way forward 10 a still
greater day of larger SERVICE.
The history of this Store IS not unimportant
part of the history of FL Paso and of The
state.
Ever since The Popular's" inception, when
II began business In a small way, progress has
worked miraculous changes IN the building
up Of this city. IN the lives of the people and
in the world Of trade
The great business of supplying material
wants and needs has IN this Store been de-
yeloped into a scientific and highly efficient
organization which brings home to the peO-
pie the best the markets Of the world afford
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07

at the smallest possible cost.
The merchandise We sell has the silent language of moral
suasOn speaks for itself and sells itself except for the part
of those who and wrap it.
We have no zeal frescoed advertising or redhot adv
ing speech carry off the goods We rely solely upon quail
ties of goods of goods and certanes of their
values. and the that the people getting full value
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
That Particular Hat Is
Waiting T or You Monday

SENHERE are one or more particular Hats in our
L stock for YOU When artists design model they
have in their mind eye certain type, particular
face with certain lines and featuTeS-tO suit this
type they turn and twist and shape and re-shape
til they IaUntv, becoming stylish cOnceit.
Fast express shipments reach every day. This
week the best makers in the land contributed their
latest models to complete our wonderful collection.
There is positively nothing missing from our assort
ments-every new and beautiful shape the fascinat-
ing Fall colorngs. the rich glowing metal trimmings
the finest Of NelvetS. Pushes. Panne's FuTs, ETC.
everything is here awaiting your coming We
aim to satisfy vour purse we'll Your taste.
H Hs5s5 se SIS to $75
-(Sxh Floor)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07


And so go forward and forward and FORWARD every
day, improving this Great Business every possible wayn
usefulness the pubcin supeexcelence of It's stocks
gements-n It's seryces-in It's conveniences
And this Great Store bids you cordial welcome
and invites visitors the coming Soil Products Exposition
make their headquarters here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
'Dress-Up' Week
Is Bringing To This Store An
Unusually Large and Satisfy
im@ Amount Of Business

6sTN RESS-UP' WEEK provides YOU and Us with most
~ unusual opportunity YOU offered the oppOrtun
itv of learning single visit Just what the favored
Fashions for Fall and to choose esurely and satisfactorily
WE have the privilege Of demonstrating fully and
concsvey that at this store Will find stocks that are
satisfying and compete-syes that authentic and offer
wide latitude for pleasing selection courteous intelligent
servce-and ability provide values that must
YOU the advantages of purchasing at this store
'Dress-Up Week then is of double interest to YOU and
Us and extend YOU welcome to visit the store
at This Dress-Up movement for Fall 1916, empha
sizes this stores complete readiness to you This
ends Saturday night October Il We strongly urge
a early visit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
WOmem's Autumn Suits
In Individual Modes

NHTITH the air Of simpcity-but the simplicity
wv that spells elegance-achieved by the use OF
and amazing beauty. Lovely in color soft i'll
texture Many distinct and distinctive STYLES in
Fine Broadcoths Bolivia Velour. Kittens Ear,
Satin and Chiffon Nelvets. Copies Of models from
Poiret. Bernard. Paquin, Cabot, Lanvin and many
others. Lovely Autumn coorngs These garments
are enriched with wide bands and huge collars Of
fashionable Hudson Seal. Koli1lsky. Mole and AIDE
I F@le. f Piiedd sa $07.5 soto 1926
Fifth Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
New Arrivals In Table
Linens O. Madeira Work

N.Y. invite Won TO inspect, and to
w critieise. If YOU viii. our new
stocks of Table Linens. We demand
high standard OF quality from the manu-
facturers and We expect you 70 do the
same from us.
Our busines, IN this department has
doubled each wear since It's inception.
From that. We know. that each customer
of this department Is a walking, talking
advertisement for US.
We exercise as much care in the selec-
ton of moderately priced merchandise as
we do in selecting our finest pattern sets
IN the past week We have opened our
first import shipments of EXQUISITE
HAND EMBROIDERED MADEIRA
WORK:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07

NNTt InVIJe our many paT-
Wv rons to visit our Dress
making and Tailoring De
pertinent. which is one of
the most satisfactory and popular de-
partmenis of The Popular"
Nine. Allan. Gowns-M. Lazeres.
Suits and Goats. All work positive
ly guaranteed to be entirely salts
factory Prices most reasonable.
Nine. Allan will be pleased to assist
our patrons to design and select their
dresses. without any charge whatso-
ever. Phone $500. Third Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07

Dresser. Buffet Chiffonier or Dressing
Table Scarfs..------.--....-.-s2 to $50
Center Pieces, plain. sealloped or fancy.
at Observation-Disclosures $3.50 to S12
45x45 and 54X54 inch Round OF Square
Lunch Cloths. -------.-.....s IS to $3.50
Round Table Cloths, in size 72K72 inches.
Observation-Disclosures s25 to SIS
Tea Napkins, plain, scalloped OF fancy
corners, dozen --.-----..----.s6 TO $50
Dainty New Lunch Sets. at 90 IS to S35
Boudoir Pillows, Baby Pillow Cases,
Guest Towels, Asbestos Pad Covers
Tray or Platter Doilies, Hot Roll Covers,
Lunch Cloth and Napkin Sets, Handker-
chief and Glove Cases. All are beauti-
Jul, and priced most reasonably.
Third Floor