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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
RUSHING SUPPLIES
Drastic Preparations Under
Way to Aid Pershing.
Arrest Carranza Officer for Re-
cruiting in Texas.
BY WEBB c. MILLER.

Columbus, N M, July 1.-The
tenseness in the Mexican situation as
a result of the Carranza statement
was reflected today in activities at the
base camp here and new movements
of the expeditionary forces in Mexico
Preparations for defense continue
along the American lines. All motor
truck trains are south of the border
today. After unloading they were
pressed into service re-distributing
men and supplies.
Vast quantities of ma erials and
supplies have been unloaded here in
the last twenty-four hours. New spurs
of track are being laid to facilitate the
handling of supplies.
NIexicans Enlisting Negroes.
Laredo, Texas, July DIR. Jose M.
Mosely. holding a majors commission
in the medical corps of the Carranza
army was arrested here early today.
charged with recruiting negroes for
the Mexican forces. A commission
from General Nafarrate, commandant
at SIatamoras, was found in his pos
session.
Greet Returned Mounts.
El Paso. July 1.-The negro cavalry
men captured at Carrizal and released
from Chihuahua prison were among
the first to see the % horses returned
/ by the de facto government yesterday
on their arrival at Fort Bliss. With
a shout of joy the Carrizal heroes
made a mad rush to see if among those
recovered We're their favorice chargers.
Much affection was shown for the
4 horses by the negro cavalrymen.
Il Mexicans Join u. S. to Get Revenge.
Lawton, Okla, July 1.-Matras In
triago, a native of the state OF Vera
Il Cruz. took odt naturalization papers
and enlisted in the Oklahoma National
Guard today, that he might go back to
Mexico and get revenge for the de-
& vastation of his farm. Intriago came
here from Mexico a month ago.
y. NJ. c. A. sEntrenches' on Border
New York, July 1.-The interna-
fonal committee of the Young Mems
Christian association has decided to
Establish six stations on the Mexican
border as headquarters fer the distri-
e1tien of magazines and other articles
nteuded to relieve the monotony of
he Soldiers now going on duty there.
fhe1places selected are Harlingen,
0onfa, Mission, Ell Paso and Eagle
Passi Tex, and Columbus. n. M.
twenty buildings will be erected along
nc Mexican border for Y. NJ. c. A.
cork among the troops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
FIRE ON U. S. CUNBOAT
Two Wounded While Sailors Were
Taking Soundings.

Galveston, Texas, July Mexican
soldiers fired on sailors of the United
States gungoat Salem at Tampico
last Tuesday afternoon, wounding two,
according tc refugees arriving here
today on the steamer Dade.
The sailors, who were taking sound
ings from Two small boats, returned
the fire. It is not known whether
there were any Mexican casualties.
The Dade left Tampico before the
incident occurred. but was apprised
of itb the steamer Monterey at
Vera Cruz.
The refugees said Captain Scott
of it by the steamer Monterey at
eta sent a message to General Ma
farrate allowing "a hours for an ex-
PLANTATION. Nafarrate is said to have
replied that he did not understand
English.
ION to Washington His Slogan.
Passengers on the Dade said Ma
farrate, at banquet, boosted he was
organizing an army to capture the
state of Texas and that he would be
in Washington before Wilson woke
up" They said he notified Consul
Dawson that if any more American
gunboats, transports or merchant
ships appeared of the harbor for refu-
gees ne would burn the city, empty
ing the oil tanks into the river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
ARREST BIG LEACUERS
One Throws Bat, Other Hits Manager
in Nose-Cases Withdrawn.

Washington, July IA police
court airing of the Bean Ball row be-
tween the Washington and Boston
American league ball players was
averted today when Clark Griffith,
Washington manager, refused to pros
ecute an assault charge against Sam
Agnew, Boston catcher. who hit him
on the nose during the fight which in
terrupted yesterdays game here. AG-
new forfeited $40 collateral posted for
disorderly conduct charge
Later Carl Mays withdrew his re-
quest for a warrant against George
Mcbride, captain of the Washington
team. who threw his bat at the Boston
pitcher after being hit by a pitched
ball
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

'0rse for having spent one night in
III She had refused TO give bail and
Tmained in custody until Chief of Po-
be Clark ordered that she be re-
Ased on her own recognizance.
"Portland is the first city to inter
Ire with my work since l left New
brk.'' said Mrs. Sanger 1T is
|range to me that the information 1
IN tfrving to give women is harmful
d Immoral in Portland and nowhere
Isett There are no laws in any coun-
N 10 the world against disseminating
|fefnation of this sort except in the
.nited States"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
DINNER STORIES.

The teacher had explained that a
monarchy is a country ruled by king.
The pupils got that.
eff the king dies, who rules?' the
teacher continued
The queen" some one suggested.
Yes, under certain circumstances
which 1 shall explain later. that is
true Now, if the queen dies, who
takes her place %
Only one boy ventured to reply.
THE jack" he said.
A Portland school teacher asked
this question:
Now, Johnny. suppose you wanted
to b.lild a $1,000 house and had only
800; what would you do?'
81 'spose I'd have to marry a girl
worth $780, answered the young
financier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
u DEAD IN ONE DAY
Epidemic of InfantiIc Paralysis in
N. Y. Spreads Alarm

New York, July 1.-Infantile paraly-
sis caused twelve more deaths in
Greater New York during the last
twenty-four hours. Fifty-three new
cases were reported.
Special instructions were issued to
all mothers Of Greater New York urg-
ing they keep their babies scrupulous-
ly clean and avoid letting their chill
dren play with others unless of known
clea nliness
The board has also asked the Unit
ed States public health service to in
vestigate and ascertain whether the
disease was not brought to this coun-
try by immigrants on Italian liners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
DEMAND HEAD RESTS
Guardsmen Refuse to Entrain Until
Railroad Equips Seats.

Camp Douglas, Wis, July BE
cause the railroads provided day
coaches without head rests attached
to the seats, officers of Battery A and
Troop A of the Wisconsin National
Guard refused to let their commands
entrain for San Antonio today until
the cars were replaced with others
that were satisfactory.
Scout Returns to Pershing
FL Paso, July Lem H. Spillsbury,
Mormon scout, survivor of the Car
RIAL fight, and later imprisoned at
Chihuahua City, announced that he
will depart for Columbus, N NJ, this
afternoon to join Gen. ]. J. Pershing.
He will arrive at field headquarters to-
morrow afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
KHAKI KABARET HOMES
DALLAS Provides Special Entertainment
for Visiting Soldiers.

Dallas. Tex, July 1.-The khaki
kabaret" will be established here for
the entertainment of national guards
men passing through on their way to
the Mexican border. High school girls
will meet the trims at the station and
serve the soldiers with lemonade,
candy and peanuts.
In addition, they have COM
Wandered the Dallas cadet crops
band and any of the militiamen wish
ing to shake the kinks out of their legs
can do so by fox trotting on the plat
form with their hostesses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
HOB0ES WAY TO FRONT
In Hurry for Action. New Yorker Goes
to Dallas to Enlist.

Dallas. Tex, July John S. Boil
ton, 81, "hoboed" all the way from
New York city to fight the Mexicans
He told a recruiting officer today that
he would have enlisted in New York
but that he was told he would have
to stay in a training camp several
weeks. He said he wanted to get into
action before that SO he beat his way
on a New York troop train until he
was put off at Denison, Tex. Then he
came to Dallas on a RATHER
Bolton was accepted and assigned to
Battery C, Texas field artillery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
FLOCK To ARMY COLORS
Recruiting Increases 100 Per Cent
Three-Fourths Applicants Rejected.

Washington, July 1.-Reports to the
war department today showed that
recruiting for the regular army in
creased more than 100 per cent during
TIE week ending at noon yesterday. a
total of 2,036 men were sworn in this
week.
During the 100 days of recruiting
under the authority granted by con-
gress to increase the regular army i'm
mediately after the Columbus raid d
total of 1921 men have been ac-
cepted out of 9,406 applicants for on
listment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

The intelligent limitation of on
|pring according to the parents in
|ome and TIE mothers health" says
pr Frederick A. Blossom, president
II the Ohio Birth Control League,
viii strike at the roots of poverty.
he rich are rracticing birth control
lmost universally. The working
Il s. and the poor have a right to
he same knowledge"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
NEED JURY OF WOMEN
.MeEi Not vitality Concerned in Birth
Control, Says Mrs. Sanger.

Pertland, Ore, July IA jury of
women should try this case. 1t is wo-
lneTf who are vitality concerned in
birtH control-not men,"
Mrs. Margaret sanger of New Y ork,
Under arrest on charge of "distrib-
Iiting questionable literature" in the
Iorsn of pamphlets on birth control,
'nade this statement in an interview
oday.
Mrs. Sanger appeared none the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
WILL RETURN CATTLE?
100000 Head Stolen Ordered Sent Back
to American Owner.

Eagle Pass, Tex, July 1.-Governor
Mireles, of the state of Coachuila,
through Mayor Schmidt, of this city.
today signed a manifesto ordering the
return of 100000 cattle recently seized
from American owners just south of
the border.
1t is reported that Carranza soldiers
already are rounding up the stolen
stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
TO PENSION RECTORS
Episcopal Church Has Raised Three
F1fths of $4,000, 200 Fund

New York, July bishop Law
renee of Massachusetts,, head of the
movement in the Protestant Episcopal
church to provide a thorough system
of pensions for its clergymen, an
nounced today that 100000 of the
necessary 100000 fund had been
pledged as the result of a four months
campaign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
South Dakota to Mexico.

San Diego, Cal, July 1.-The cruiser
South Dakota steamed today for the
south under sealed orders, her depar-
ture unheralded and destination I'M
known at the local navy office. It has
been previously announced that she
would remain in port unless develop
menus in southern waters called for
additional ships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
PAYS BACK AN EXCESS
q. S. Treasury Gets Back $6S6.971
From Building Sites Fund.

Washington, July There was
turned back into the treasury today
s636,971 saved during the last fiscal
year in the purchase of sites and on
construction of public buildings
through the policy of limiting expense
to the requirements of a community
rather than using all of any sum ap-
DrOpriated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
PASS RELIEF MEASURE
Only Two in House Opposed Income
for Guards Families

Washington, July 1.-The Hay reso-
luton appropriating 100000 for the
relief of dependent wives, children and
mothers of militiamen was passed by
the house today by vote of 296 to q
1t gives the secretary of war power to
pay a family without income $50 per
month. Representative James mich
and Small (North Carolina) voted
against the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
z SOLDIERS WOUNDED
Clash Between Americans and Mexi-
cans in Tampico.

Galveston, Tex, July 1.-Two
American soldiers from the cruiser Sa-
lem were wounded during clash with
armed Mexicans in Tampico last
Tuesday, according to passengers ar
irving on the Wolvin liner, Dade. from
Vera Cruz today, who received their
information from passengers on the
Ward liner Monterey. Tampico to
Vera Cruz, with whom they commune
Gated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
Longer Vacation for U. S. Men.

Washington, July 1.-The house
this afternoon passed the Talbot bill
granting thirty days leave of absence
each year, with pay, to employees of
United States navy yards, gun fac
tories, naval stations and arsenals
Fifteen days is allowed at present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE OR TRADE-$300 equity I'm Z
room cottage, close. for cement, carpenter
work. or lots. Z. H.. care Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
EIGHT PERSONS HURT
Car Crashes Into Hay Rack
Near Minneapolis.

Kan, July Eight
sons were injured when a motor
driven by ]. r. Sanders. of Sum-
Vile. crashed into a hay rack near
Z. The injured:
r. Sanders. Mrs. J. r. Sanders,
levieve Sanders, Winifred Sanders.
Mes Kifer, Herman Peterson, Jesse
pering. of Cottonwood Falls, Floyd
ives, of Ada
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
LOCAL MENTION

Sons and Daughters of Justice will
have no meeting Tuesday evening A
dance will be given al kirkpatrick hall
for members and friends. Lobach-
Doel three-piece orchestra. Refresh
mentS.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Durham, Kan, July while
swimming in the Cottonwood river
Francis Keso, Is, son of George Keso,
was drowned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Application to add a switch to their
tracks on Crane street was filed with
Mayor ]. e. House this morning by of
ficials of the Santa Fe railway The
petition will be presented to the COM
mission Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Elgin Butter Market.
Elgin, ILL.,, July 1.-BUTTER-2715c. Sales
80 tubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Framing and silvering. Coe. S2S
Kansas Ave.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Hear the Free lecture at the nigh
rool auditorium tomorrow at p. nj.
a A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

INFANT ZACHARY. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Zachary, died Friday
at the home, 231 Klein street. The fu-
neral will be held at O'Clock Sunday
morning at the home. Interment in
Mount Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

FRANCES LORETTA KEADY, age
5, died Friday at a local hospital. The
body will be taken to Dodge City.
Kan, for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

''Dooley" and "Schmuck," formerly
of De Luxe barber shop, now in bust
ness for themselves, los = Sth St,
Hip theater BIdg-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Judge A. W. Dana today issued an
order giving to Mrs Ida Prescott Gus
tody of her 9-year-old son. The de-
cision is the outcome of a long fight in
court, first for divorce and then for
the child. Mrs. Prescott filed suit for
divorce some time ago against Norman
]. Prescott. The case was holly con-
tested and the decree was not granted
Last week the contest for possession
of the child was threshed out in court,
and Mrs. Prescott Won
Safety razor blades ,pened better tina y
new. 25c-35c doz- Brus. Drug Co.-Adv
r. A Koester. D. D. s. TIC Mills
Bldg. Special attention given 20 pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis-AdY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-01

Safety razor blades pened better tina
new. 25c-3:5c doz. Bru% Drug Co.-Adv
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

Miss MARY Barao Is spe.aiug the
week in Tacoma
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21
ment, resigned as grand knight and
H. F. Mccartney was appointed to
succeed him.

Charles Zeublin, the civic expert
who spoke at the Chautauqua Tues
day, was the guest of honor at a pic
mic supper given by Judge and Mrs.
o. G. Ellis at Priest Point park Tues
day evening. In the party were Gov
ernor and Mrs. Ernest Lister, Mr..
and Mrs. c. ]. Lord, Rev. and Mrs. D.
A. Thompson, and several of the
ChautauQua people, including Lou
Beauchamp, the humorist, F. G.
Brainerd, Miss Mary Welsh and Miss
Baker.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

DR.. James A. La CASA of Tacoma,
state deputy, has appointed w. F.
Hahn, one of the popular young men
of Olympia and grand knight of the
Olympia council knights Of Colum-
bus, as district deputy for the South
west Washington district, supervis-
ing the councils in Olympia, Aber-
den, Hoquiam, Tacoma and Puyallup.
Mr.. Hahn, in accepting the appoint
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

Funeral services were held at
Mills chapel Tuesday afternoon for
Andrew T. Larson, "A years old, a
resident of Lacey for the past four
years who died suddenly from heart
disease at the home of his son, c. B.
Larson, Sunday evening. He had
gone out in the evening to split some
wood, and when the Larson children
were sent for him, he was found
dead.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

Miss Bess Van Eaton, daughter of
Frank Van Eaton, was married at
Clarendon, Ark, Thursday, to Rich
ard Andrews Of Monroe, Ark, and
Will make her home in the latter city.
Hrs. Andrews left Olympia Sunday
Tor Clarendon, being accompanied to
Chambers Prairie station by her
sisters, Misses Ruth and Dode, and
By Mrs. w. A.. Lang and Mrs. Adolph
Schmidt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

c. J. Lord was reelected president
and w. L. Bridgford secretary of the
Olympia Automobile club at recent
meeting, when plans for a member
ship campaign and arrangements for
several special trips were discussed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

J. H. Griffin of the Ekrem Shoe
company went to Wenatchee the fore
part of this week to register for the
Land drawing on the Colville Indian
reservation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

Members of The Eastern Star lodge
of Shelton were the guests of the
local lodge at initiation Wednesday
evening, when the visitors exempli
fed the degree work. Quite large
delegation from the Centralia lodge
also attended the meeting.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

Jay Morrison of Seattle, a brother
of Mrs. Jaynes. has been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. c. b. Jaynas at their sum
mer camp down the bay this week
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

of the industrial insurance commits
sion that he had collected compensa-
ton to which he was not entitled be-
cause he was an employer, was dis
missed this week on motion Of the
state.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

The supreme court this week re
voked the license Of J. Eugene Jor-
dan, a Seattle physician, because Of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

The many local friends of Mrs
Retta White, a former resident of
this city, will be glad to hear that she
is now pleasantly located at 1877
West Twenty-third street. Los
Angeles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

The suit recently brought by the
attorney generals department against
A. e. Currie of Tenino, on complaint
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

Mir. and Mrs. f. 4. label are the
happy parents of a baby boy, born
Sunday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-07-21

The county conn. :ssjoners his
week did not act upon the proposed
purchase Of the Carlyon tract.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-03-11
THREE-C COMMISSIONERS BILL
AGAIN INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
Similar Bill Passed Both Branches of Legislature
in 1914 But was Vetoed by Gov. Goldsborough
After He Commended it. Clerk Wanted

At the Legislative session Of 1914 Hon. Milton L. Neasey
duced bill providing for Board OF three County Commission
Of Worcester County instead Of five One Of these Commission
to have been elected from the First Collection District
from the Second Collection District Third
ton District insure each a representative
Board Of County Commissioners an times under the pr
election law also made applicable Worcester County the
is possible an the
opposition and Governor Godsborough
ed and said 1t the progressive bill that had passed the
Legislature during the session. Bat became be-
certain Republican politician Worcester County said
have persuaded the Governor to kill the bill
We informed that bill embodyng the Of
the bill OF 1914 viii be introduced by Delegate Corddr This bill
provides that the present Board Commissioners shall hold office
till 1919 MeSsrs Boston and Whae both from the First
Commissioner District So the bill dNeS the of all the present
members Of the Board of County Commissioners expire
time extending the Of Mesrs Young and Taylor
1919 the Mesrs Hastings Whaey and Boston and then
commencing to operate under the aw 1t provides for the
election OF three County Commissioners in 1919 One for OF
N for Of four for of two wears.
The receiving the largest Of
termthe the oyar and the the woyear
After the election Of 1919 Commissioner win be elected
years.
provision has been made for am increase in the salaries OF
the Commissioners the Will the difference
the Of having three Commissioners and Of five Commission
and eah section Of the @ always be assured Of repre-
sentaton ON the Board of County Commissioners
The majority members of the Board County Commissioners
been present County
They believe that the Commissioners should
and the naming Of him and that he should
books and attend 20 all The duties required Of
the County Commissioners Also that the duties Of the County
dsbusng officer the order Of the County Commissioners
fore companion bin w be introduced providing for this change
the County Treasurer Law II this bill becomes law the
Of the County Commissioners appoint thoroughly
office from O'Clock until O'Clock every day except
Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-03-11
NEWTON BAKER
SEC. OF WAR
Former Mayor Of Cleveland and
Presidents Personal Friend
Accepts Position

Newton p Baker former mayor of
Cleveland. has been selected by presi-
dent Wilson for secretary Of war and
will Immediately take active charge of
the war department plans for army in
ereases and organization
Mr. Baker is q lawyer and as lead,
among Ohio Democrats has been war
supporter OF the Wilson policies sin
the pre-conycntion campaign in l9lz
He has been close personal friend o
Mr Wilson since the latter was his
structor years ago at Johns Hopk
University. and was offered the post
the interior in the original Wilson cabi
net. bu, declined because be then was
mayor lIe is understood 70 he ID
thorough accord with the President on
the preparedness program and foreign
questions