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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
FEARED FOR NAVY
Big IrishInan Knew Intent of
Topeka Detectives.
Fought Them, Declaring They
Were After British Ships.
HAD ESCAPED FROM ASYLUM
Took so Minutes for Them to
Subdue His Spirit.
Three Men Rolled Over and
Over in Front Yard.

Robert Miller. detective, and Charles
Hixon, deputy sheriff, fought for an
hour Thursday night, with an inmate
who had escaped from the Topeka
State hospital. They finally loaded
him into an automobile and took him
back to the hospital then discovered
that the hospital authorities did not
even know the man was gone.
Someone living southwest of Gage
park telephoned to the county Jail that
a great big man" without hat or
shoes was standing around in the
front yard and on the front porch and
refused to leave.
Miller and Hixon drove out and To-
Gated the man. He was a big Irish
man and he informed them the mo-
ment they spoke to him, that there
was nothing doing; that he wouldn't
go back with them.
81 know what you want to do" he
yelled. you want to sink the English
navy
Neighbors gathered around with
lanterns and the two officers began
work. The insane man rolled them all
over the yard. The lanterns were so
far removed from the scene at times
that the officers were fighting in the
dark. In some manner the insane
man cut great cash in his wrist and
the blood spurted all over him and the
officers. Eventually Miller twisted the
mans arms behind him and while
Hixon held his head down with one
hand he slipped the handouts on with
the other.
Even then the man refused to walk
The two officers had to drag him to
the automobile and he continued to
fight all the way to the hospital
1.-THE last I saw of him." said Hixon,
there was a hospital attendant on
each side of him and he was keeping
both of them busy"
The inmates name is Rem GaIIian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
MAJ. HARvEYS SHOOT
Well Known Topckan VIII Entertain
His Friends Saturday.

Once each year Major A. NJ Harvey
entertains his friends with a turkey
shoot at his country place, southeast
OF topeka. This year Major Harvey
has planned to feature the shoot as a
thanksgiving event and has notified
his friends that the annual festival
will be held Saturday afternoon.
Many prominent lawyers and judges
OF the supreme and districts courts
have been invited. The shoot is an
event which occasions acceptance to
all invitations and it is probable that
a large number of Major HaIvey's To-
peka friends will spend the afternoon
at the picturesque country home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
ROUT VILLA AGAIN
Bandit Army Re-Attacks Chi
huahua City Today.
Heavy Toll of Life in Thursday
Battle, Both Sides.

Juarez, Nov 24-Villa was re-
pulsed again today and his forces
driven from their positions outside
Chihuahua City, it was announced at
military headquarters at 1890 p. m.
tmountain time) today. The fight
ing has been for the possession of the
first and second line of government
trenches, it was announced by Car
rama officers. and resulted in a vic
tory for the de facto forces, it was
stated officially.
San Antonio, Nov. 24.-Reports
reaching army headquarters today
from General Bell at Ell Paso con-
firmed press dispatches regarding
Villas attack on Chihuahua. Genera:
Funston said the information showed
the Chihuahua garrison to have been
successful in withstanding the initial
attack yesterday.
Resumes Attack at 8 A. NJ.
Ell Paso, Nov. 24.-Francisco Villa
and his command renewed their at
tack on Chihuahua City at Q o'clock
this morning, a message received in
Juarez stated
Heavy Toll of Life Yesterday.
Chihuahua City, Nov. 20, via Ell
Paso Junction delayed by military
censor) One general, two colonies
and one hundred men of the Carranza
forces were killed during the fighting
today between Carranza troops and
Villa bandits. Four hundred men of
the Villa command are known to have
been killed and left on the battle
field.
The names of the Carranza officers
killed have been suppressed by the
military censor. General Jacinto Ire
vino, in command of the Carranza
forces suffered a scalp wound. He re-
fused to retire to the field hospital
however, and continued directing the
movements of his command After
machine guns which were placed
about 2 o'clock in the afternoon had
poured an enfilading fire into the Villa
ranks, General Carlos Ozuna, Ire
who's chief of cavalry, delivered an at
tack on the Villa center and drove the
pandlt FORCES back in disorder. The
battle ended at 1880 d. m. with Cen
eral Ozuna pursuing the Villa com
maQd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
AT THE THEATERS



Bill Patton came in this morning over
the Santa Fee and brought his excellent
company with him. They are going to mt
on splendid production of Lazy RiIl'' at
the Majestic tonight. This is Mr. Patton 3
latest and greatest success. 1t is a pIay
that reaches the heart and better side Of
mankind.
Novelty Review.
ION the Door Step is the chief attrac-
ton of the Novelty program for the last
half of the week In it Wells and Holmes
FURNISH the audience a varied entertain
ment, good in all its details. The head
balancing is remarkable and the s.stunts'
are all new Joyce, West and SIENNA IN
their singing and dancing act pleased the
audience. Miss Joyce put on her dances
in the Knee est styles and the front
rows were grateful. Mile. Paula. in an
unusually brief opening act, is good
appetizer for the rest of the bill sSulIi-
van and Mason" announced as black and
tan comedians have a peculiar act An
Irish song. of the most convincing brocue
and exaggerated sentiment. is rendered
by Mason. who is made up as dark as
African midnight. The last part of their
act was real comedy, but the rest of 1t
needs revamping. The Pathe weekly should
receive boost.
At The Orpheum.
"A Corner in Colleens." the new Triangle
play with Bessie Barriscale as the star
is being shown at the Orpheum to-
day. The five part production as well as
the two reeler of pure fun form a well
balanced program.
At The Iris.
The Iris management presents George
Walsh today in 1.-The Mediator" a Fox
production bringing the popular player
back to many admirers in Topeka. Burton
Holmes Travelogue ends the bill at the
Iris today and tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
NEAR 1000 NOW
Chamber of Commerce Mem
bership Totals $50 Today.
The Campaign Will Be Extend
ed Into Next Week.

What makes city great and strong?
Not archftecture's graceful strength,
Not factories extended length.
But men who see the civic wrong,
And give their lives to make it right,
And turn Its darkness into light
What makes city full of power?
Not wealth display nor titled fame,
Not fashions loudly boosted claim
But women rich in virtues dover,
Whose homes tho humble still are great,
Because of service to the state
This is a city that shall stand,
light upon nations hill,
A voice that evil cannot still.
A source of blessing to the land:
Its strength, no brick. nor stone. nor wooo
But Justice, Love and brotherhood.
written by DIR. Charles NJ. Sheldon and
read by him at MONDAY lunch at the Cham
Der of Commerce today.)
Chamber of Commerce for build
ing humanity as well as factories and
preparing a Topeka of beauty was
pleaded for today by Lucius Wilson.
business evangelist, and DIR. Charles
M sheldon at the MONDAY lunch at
the Chamber of Commerce. 1T
touched the hearts of all when Doctor
Sheldon told of his love for Topeka,
where he had purchased property and
intended to live forever, and also he
told of a lot purchased at a cemetery
in Topeka where he hopes to lie after
death.
1t was the end of perfect day. AT
noon to-day there were $50 members
of the Chamber of Commerce in To
peka. The campaign will extend for
several days into next week At the
end of Doctor Sheldon's address, w.
w. Webb, president of the organiza-
ton, arose and volunteered two more
memberships for the Chamber of
Commerce which he will place In the
hands of Doctor Sheldon to present to
young men not able financially to be-
long 10 the organization
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

Why characterize the deliberations
of the Mexican and American commits
.sioners as a peace parley' IL we
haven't been at war with Mexico. AS
n matter of fact, we have practically
a5een in a state of war with Mexico
ever since the American expedition tc
Vera Cruz, and the presence OF the
Pershing force in Mexico has been le-
sally defined by the judge advocate
department of the army as evidence
that war exists between Mexico and
the United States. But this war with
Mexico isn't likely to occupy very
Illuminating page in American history
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. P. A. WESTFALL. age So,
died Thursday night at her home, 2O7
Chandler street. The funeral was
held at o'clock this afternoon at
Penwelrs chapel and was in charge of
w. r. c. No 81, of which she was a
member. Interment in Mount Au-
burn cemetery. Mrs. Westfall is sur
vived by three children, Mrs j. A.
McCollun of 207 Chandler, ]. W.
Westfall of Douglas, Ariz., and r. w.
Westfalr of Chicago.
MINERVA. ]. FLEMING, age "a,
died Thursday night at her home, S14
Weir avenue. Arrangements for the
funeral will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
COL. WILLIAMS HERE
Inspector of Instruction of X N. q.
Establishes Headquarters in Topeka.

Col K. P. Williams, formerly sta
TONED at Portland, Ore, arrived in
Topeka today to assume his new APP
pointment as inspector of instruction
OF the Kansas National Guard Col
Williams will be stationed in Topeka,
with offices in the adjutant generals
office in the state house.
The transfer of Col. Williams to To-
peha brings the oregon man a little
nearer his old home. He is a native
MlsSourian, was for several months
stationed at Fort Leavenworth and is
IN touch with military conditions in
Kansas. He will succeed Captain
sweeney, now with the Kansas troo1s
at Eagle Pass, Texas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

New York, Nov. 4.-MONEY-M Mercantile
paper. 3% per cent. 60 day bills 4 51IL !.
commercial, 60 day bills on banks, 4.7OX !:
commercial; GO day bills. 47Ol6; demand,
LOS cables, 4.lG ZIG Francs. demand.
6s& cables, 6S 1916. Kronen. demand
1l-s0; cables. 11.S2. Guilders. demand 40
I}.l6; cables, 40H. Lires. demand O. 73:
cables, 672A Rubles demand. 10 40: cs
b;es. $3.50. Bar silver, 1873; Mexican dol
lars; 5dAc; Government bonds steady raj
road bonds. strong Time loans firm 60
and 30 days and 6 months, 315.
Cal money. easier; high. 4 ; low. .: rul-
ing rate, 4; last loan, 212; closing bid ?;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
ESQ GIRLS In A FIRE
Six Factory Employees Hurt-Some
Jumped From Windows.

Lima, o., Nov. 24.-Six girls were
injured today in a panic that resulted
when the Lima Mattress company's
factory caught fire. Several of the
ESQ girls employed there jumped from
windows Others were trampled in
the mad rush for fire escapes The
interior of the factory was DESTROYED.
Loss estimated at $4,000
Assistant Fire Chief Eyster was car
rled from the building overcome by
smoke. Another fireman is missing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

. : Chicago's health commissioner
surely should be able to demonstrate
with his "diet squad" that it is POS
sible to provide three nourishing meals
a day at a cost of 40 cents per mead
Countless families in this country are
turning the food trick, even under the
present high prices, at smaller per
t.apita expenditure. If they were not
they'd be going hungry a good share
of the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
STORM ON ITS WAY

Chicago, Nov 24.=The Chica On
weather bureau today sent out a warn
ing to lake boats to beware of the
east shore of Lake Michigan during
the next forty-eight hours because Of
a storm which started at midnight and
increased in force early today.
Forecaster Cox reported the storm,
prevails all over the lakes the wind
reaching a velocity of seyentv-two
miles an hour at Buffalo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
u. S. POPULATION UP
Will Exceed 113 Million Next january
Is Official Report.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The popula-
ton of the United States and its pos
sessions January next will be 113, 3O9,-
2S5 against III, 579,592 in 1916, ac-
cording to census bureau statisticians
today. The continental United States
population was placed at 1O2,S26,3O9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

Now that the football season is
drawing to a close. the collegians are
probably devoting a good deal of
thought to their basketball plans and
prospects, and other winter sports, as
well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

Apparently there is going to BE no
letting-up on the fighting in the En-
ropean war zones this winter like
there was last winter and the winter
before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
LOCAL MENTION

The Loyal Order of Moose will give
their dance tomorrow, Saturday. |
night at Kirkpatrick hall Admission |
25c-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

ligious churls, who have not even the
ordinary good manners to thank the
all-providing Lord for His daily
bounty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
ALL ARE KANSANS
Kansas Day Club Won't Leave
State for Speaker.
Date of Meeting Is Changed to
January %.
Kansas Day Club Speakers.

Kansas Day Club Speakers.
J. w. Graybill Newton, president
S. M. Brewster, Troy, attorney gem
eral.
Earl H. Wilson, Paola.
Mrs Frank Organ, Howard.
T. D. Smith, Hiawatha.
Date: Saturday, January 27.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

r,a S+,te Journal 10 n member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
felenroph report of that great news Or
s,anizatlou for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka - . ,.,
The n ews is received in The Ste Journal
building over wires for TINS sole purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

All gifts of Gcd are good, even the
we have not the vision to see wherein
the merit of some lies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

Happiness is the souls Thank
you" to God.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

PRIVATE GARAGE, cement floor, snsce
for two autos G1S West Sth. Phone 4o6I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24
TERNs or SUBSCRIPTIONS.


FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

Oil heaters at Forbes's--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-24

Social churls there be; likewise re-
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
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QUEBEC BRIDGE COLLAPSES
Largest Cantilever Bridge In World
Topples Into Rlver-Several
Lives Lost.

Quebec, Canada-The second at
tempt to bridge the st. Lawrence riv-
er here resulted In a failure when the
massive center span, weighing 5,l00
tons, suddenly collapsed and fell into
the river. OF the 80 men caught on
the span when 1t began to sway, all
were rescued except IL.
The st. Lawrence river was filled
with many boats at the time of the
accident, and on the hills along the
shore we're hundreds of persons who
came by rail and automobile to see
the elimination Of the mighty engi-
neering project,
Nine years ago a similar accident
at the same spot took a toll of 10
lives This time 80 men were carried
into the river when the 5,000-ton span
being raised from pontoons in an en-
cheering feat designed to complete
the $17000,0O0 cantilever suspension
for transcontinental railway traffic
plunged a distance of Is feet into the
water and sank 200 feet, perhaps
never to be recovered.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
ALLIED CRAFT IN BIG FIGHT
Trade Unions Voting On Question Of
Calling Men Out In
Sympathy.

New York.-A general strike OF
longshoremen, brewery workers, ma
chinists, molders, printers, bartenders
and stage employees in sympathy with
the unionized carmen who quit their
places recently, was decided upon at
a meeting of the heads of their unions
according to an announcement by
Hugh Frayne, state organizer of the
American Federation of Labor.
According to State Organizer Frayne
approximately 100000 men and women
are enrolled in the unions that were
represented at the meeting.
Before sympathetic strike can be
declared, however, II was explained by
the union leaders, it will be necessary
for them to call mass meetings OF their
respective unions and put the propo-
sition to vote of the members. The
delegates at the meeting assured Will
liam B. Fitzgerald, organizer of the
carmen's union, that their members
we're willing to fight to finish, NOR
ally. physically and financially, in the
interest of trade unionism."
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
REPUBLICANS WIN
IN MAINE CONTEST
ELECT BOTH UNITED STATES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
RETURN TO G. o. p.
ELECT ENTIRE STATE TICKET
Next Legislature VIII Be Republican.
Contest Close In Only One Dis
trIet--RepubIeans Through
out Country Elated.

Portland, Me.-Maine Republicans,
reinforced by returning Progressiyes,
won a victory at the Monday cleo
lions. They elected a governor, an
auditor, two United States senators
and four representatives in Congress
and, wrestling control of the state
house Of representatives from Demo-
Gratis, will be able on a joint vote of
the legislature to elect the other state
officers not chosen by popular vote.
Carl E. Milliken led his ticket, de-
feating Gov Oakley c. Curtis, Demo-
crat, who sought reelection, by
plurality of approximately $4,000.
The vote was heavy, as had been
expected, for the campaign had been
waged with a determination not seen
in recent years. The country was
searched out for speakers of national
prominence. and the greater number
Of these battled on national issues.
The fight was particularly hot for the
two United States senatorships and
the four places held by Maine in the
lower house at Washington. National
defense, the tariff and the eight-hour
law for railroad men doomed large In
the speeches.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
CONGRESS ADJ0URNS
Wilson Expresses Regret That More
Railroad and Labor Laws
Are Not Enacted.

Observation-Disclosures of the
first session OF the sixty-fourth con-
gress at 10 o'clock Friday morning,
without a hitch In the plans Of senate
and house leaders, was quickly fol-
lowed by a general exodus of members
Fastening homewsrd for rest or the
national political campaign.
While the closing saw the presl-
dents legislative program mainly COM
pleted, some things wait to be con-
tinued at the winter session, notably
the remainder OF the presidents pro-
gram of railroad legislation. which
was partially enacted to prevent the
threatened strike.
Corrupt Practice Bill withdrawn.
The senate began its closing session
at am, upon passage Of the emer-
gency revenue bill. At the outset Sen.
ator Lewis sought to have passed the
Spanish war widows pension bill.
Senator Hoke Smith announced that
such a measure could not pass for sew
eral years IL he could prevent It,
Senator Owen then addressed the
senate on his corrupt practices bill
In withdrawing the bill Senator Owen
said that the Democratic party had
broken It's platform pledges relating 70
such an act, but charged that a Re
publican filibuster was responsible for
the dilatory tactics which had prevent
ed a vote.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
UNCLE SAM FACES PROBLEM
Each Individual Case Must Be Deter.
mined, Washington Says.
Advises Entente.

Washington.-To the proposal of the
entente allies that neutrals accept the
principle that all submarines are YES
sells of war, the United States has dis
patched a reply which, It is under
stood, holds to the principle that the
characteristics of each individual sub
mersible must govern the case,
At the same time advices to some
of the diplomats here announced that
Norway, Sweden and Spain had for.
hidden their harbors to merchant sub
marines on the ground that they were
"indistinguishable" from war craft.
The memorandum from the allies
was sent to all neutral powers.
The reply of the United States, it
was officially stated, was also in the
form of a memorandum and not a
formal note. Copies were sent to
each of the entente allies.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
BRIDGE FETE INCORPORATED
Rousing Celebration Being Arranged
Upon Opening Harahan Bridge
For Traffic.

Memphis, Tenn.-With the compile
tion of the Harahan Bridge, spanning
the Father of Waters, connecting for
train, automobile, vehicle and foot
traffic, the states of Tennessee and
Arkansas across the greatest bridge
in the United States, a monster and
spectacular celebration is now being
planned.
At recent meeting Of the Harahan
Bridge dedication cabinet in Memphis,
Mayor Ashcroft pledged official CO.
operation in making the affair credit
to the city. The cabinet appointed May
or Ashcroft to head the reception com
mittee.
More than 40 heads of subcommit-
tees and members Of the executive
committee, which is planning the cele-
bration, met yesterday afternoon In
the Business Mems Club Chamber of
Commerce. The work to be done by
each of the subcommittee was dis.
cussed Thoroughly.
1t was determined to incorporate the
project in the name of The Harahan
Bridge Celebration, Inc"
The committee was informed by
Henry c. Loeb, chairman Of the
finance committee, that funds needed
to defray certain preliminary expenses
had been arranged for.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-09-15
TENNEssEANs TO BORDER
Two Officers Ordered To FL Paso,
Texas, Indicates Movement
Soon.

Nashville, Tenn.-Adjt.-Gen. Rogan
Friday received from headquarters of
the eastern department of the United
States army at Governors Island cop
les Of special orders directing two Of
ficers of the National Guard of Ten
nessee to proceed to FL Paso, Texas,
at once, and report to the command
ing general of the southern depart
ment of the army The issuance Of
these two special orders is construed
to mean that the Tennessee troops are
soon to follow to the border. These
officers will be in charge OF the pre-
liminary arrangements for the recep-
ton of the Tennessee troops. 1t is be.
lieved orders moving the troops to the
border will be forthcoming at once.