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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
BIG BLUFF BY U. S.
Politics in Time for Election,
Say Mexican Posters.
TreyinO Forces Move In as
Americans Move Out.
BY III. HI. sTANsBURY.

Ell Paso, July 4.-The state depart
ment at Washington was informed by
its representatives on the border that
General Trevino has issued an official
manifesto announcing a rapid with
drawal OF the Pershing expedition
from Mexico. The Mexican people are
being told that 5000 men of the
American force have returned to the
United States.
Posters distributed by CarranzA
agents throughout the territory re-
Gently evacuated by Pershing telling
of the big bluff" of the United
to the border.
Politics in time for new elections
in the United States is one of the in
sulting captains.
The worst part of the announce
ment is that the statement concern
ing withdrawal is in part true. No
| unit of Pershing's force has actually
returned to the United States, but the
entire command has been concentrated
at Colonia Dublan. This is only two
| days march from the border. Tho
withdrawal movement already effected
| represents an abandonment of the
| bandit-infested territory originally &C.
cupied by Pershing at Casas Grande
| and Satavo,
| The distance between the border at
Columbus and the main position occu-
pied is about 100 miles. All military
movements are being surrounded by
| the greatest 1ecrecy from Washington,
| but it is stated FL Vale has been evac-
uated within the last thirty-six hours
Troops at that point have pulled back
| to Cananea.
AS fast as the positions have been
vacated, General Trevino's soldiers
have moved in. Instead of running
down bandits. they have been invited
by Carranza to join Trevino's forces
and help drive out the gringoes" 1t
is admitted by the Carranzistas that
the bandit leaders. including Villa and
MS generals. Medinavieta and Robes,
have accepted the invitation
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CITY BENDS KNEE
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NSOnIlHueO from rage l.
down several invitations to speak. He
is against Fourth of July speeches and
believes the constitution should be
amended to cover the subject.
II tried to make a Fourth of July
speech once" said Akers They put
me on a platform near two merry-go-
rounds and three brass bands. There
were a score of concessions surround
ing the speakers stand and if any one
heard me, 1 was never able to find the
person who would admit it. Since
that time, have reformed 1 wouldn't
make 8. Fourth of July speech on a
bet"
w. E. Davis, state auditor. also
stepped aside to make room for a new
crop of Independence day orators.
During the ten years Davis has been
in the auditors office, he has filled
Fourth of July speaking dates regu-
larly. This year Davis will sit in
the shade and look for four leaf cio-
vers.
The city hall was closed practically
all day Miss Eta Covell, city clerk,
and several of her assistants. forgot
the existence of a national holiday
long enough to spend several hours in
their offices this morning. In the
mayors office, next door, Miss Louise
Anderson, secretary to the mayor, re-
corded paving bonds until noon City
Engineer Young and George Mating
~, city license collector, were the
only other city hallers who allowed Of
fetal business to break into their OBJ
servance of Independence day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

American punitive expedition is to be
withdrawn from Mexico.
Two regiments, the Seventh and the
Eleventh cavalry, are already en-
route over the desert to the border,
the courierS reported.
Military men here said today they
credited the story from the front that
Pershing is planning to withdraw but
declared it would take him thirty days
or more to make the evacuation of
MEXICO by his army complete.
Big Guns Doomed.
The unconfirmed report that with
sdrawal is planned hardly dampened
the ardor of a tremendous welcome
given. Independence Day at midnight
Regulars at Fort Bliss and several
thousand Massachusetts militiamen at
Camps Cotton, and Pershing shot away
no small amount of ammunition ush-
ering in the Fourth. The 4.7-inch
guns overlooking Ell Paso and Juarez
doomed in unison. Strict discipline
was relaxed momentarily while the
soldiers burned red fire sent up rock
cts and set off firecrackers by packs.
The .rattle'of small arms and crack
ers continued throughout the day.
The celebration will wind up in
grand display of fireworks under city
auspices tonight.
Massachusetts, now has 5000 troops
here, consisting of three infantry regi-
ments, five batteries of artillery, one
cavalry squadron and field hospital
and ambulance company. The bat
teries are equipped with twenty-four
3-inch guns.
Build Base Hospital.
Eagle Pass, Tex, July 4.-The
names of several hundred persons who
have enrolled as members of the local
chapter of the American Red Cross
were forwarded to Washington today.
The Eagle Pass organization was eff
fected at a mass meeting in the court
house last night. Mayor Schmidt was
elected temporary chairman.
The government has appropriated
$4,000 for a base hospital here and
work will begin on the building to-
morrow. Offers were made at the
mass meeting to turn over school
houses and other buildings to the gov
erHnent for use as hospitals in case
of war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
DINNER STORIES.

By his fathers stern command,
Jackie was forbidden to stay behind in
the playground after school hours He
must come straight home, ETC.
But Jackie forgot one day, and ar
rived home very late, very dirty and
very tired.
Look here said his father angri-
", didn't you promise me you
wouldn't stay out and play games ?''
Yes, father" was the meek reply.
''And didn't I promise to punish
you if you did stay?''
Yes, father" said Jackie, still more
meekly; but as I didn't keep my
prmise, I won't hold you to yours"
1t was an awkward question for a
doctor to put to a soldier
Colonel" he said, how do you
feel when you kill anybody"
"Oh, pretty WE'LL" said the colonel.
How do your
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
WANT A SHRINE

CONTINUED from Page One.)
er drawings on the cover. with a
bright new dime enclosed and with
all sorts of arguments on the inside
leaves has been mailed to everyone of
the 1000 representative in the United
States, Mexico, Canada and the Ha-.
waiian Islands. A special delivery
stamp was placed on each envelope.
The cover bears the following words:
Here is a Dime
Trade 1t for Cigar
We Want You in a Good Frame
of Mind
We Want a Shrine in Topeka
We Want Your Assistance
establishment of a Shrine appear in
the folder:
Topeka has a population of $1,000
lis the capital of Kansas. Only three
other capital cities are without a
Shrine.
a Consistory membership of 1853 and
519 Knights Templars.
Topeka Leads the World.
Topeka has a greater Masonic
membership than any other city of it's
size in the world. We want to lay
particular stress on the Masonic har-
mony existing in this territory-evi-
oSnce, us growth. Inc COnSiStOry
and Commandery during the last three
years have made a yearly average of
30 eligible novices, who reside in
the Topeka territory.
I'VE have 1900 eligible novices in
Topeka territory, large majority of
whom will join a Shrine in Topeka,
but not elsewhere.
1t now takes the greater part of
two days and one night for Shriners
in this territory to visit the nearest
Shrine in kansas-business and pro-
fesS1onal men cannot spare the time
necessary to attend-hence lack of in
terest by both membrs and novices
we have every reason to believe
tnat we can initiate over $50 novices
in our first class, and of this number
rev would join elsewhere, on account
OF inability to attend
The prediction is made by the most
conservative Shriners that a Shrine in
topeka will have a thousand members
in less than three years. This is based
on the wonderful Masonic membership
and harmony now existing.
Definite steps have been taken for
the erection of one of the finest Ma
sonic temples in the United States
The site, directly opposite the state
capitol, has been purchased. We want
proper provision made for a Shrine in
this temple. We must act now"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
THIS ROOSTER is
A GOOD COCK; HE
SINGS DOXOLOGY

Rochester, N. Y, July 4.-Vernon
Green of West Rush owns a Plymouth
Rock rooster which he keeps in a
poultry yard adjoining the Lutheran
church. Thus the bird has all kinds
hymns and sacred music.
One morning recently he saw the
Plymouth Rock rooster stretching it's
tune. That is to say, he saw the neck
and heard the tune. Mrs. Green then
stated she had noticed the bird on the
previous Sunday listening as the dox-
ology was sung and apparently trying
to initiate it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
AUNTY'S beer
A First Street Fourth Tragedy Was
Enacted Today.

TT goes against the grain to stick
old Aunty Stephenson when there will
be some real bootleggers doing BUSH
ness in town today" said Harvey Par
sons, chief of police. ..-.
The officers had just brought in a
case of beer Aunty had ordered for
the Fourth. She lives down on First
street and can fry chicken and bake
biscuits that melt in ones mouth. But
Aunty made a mistake.
When the beer arrived it was set
through a window in a coal shed and
an officer saw it delivered He re-
ported and asked for a warrant. In
the meantime he looked at the case
and saw that it was addressed to u.
rived with the warrant there was no
address on it.
"Aunty," said Chief Parsons, "why
did you scratch that name off. Don't
you know that would stick you if we
didn't have anything else on your"
Now Mistah Chief said Aunty,
"Ah didn't do no scratchin'. That
there case is just Their same as it were
when that ere man left it here
The case was six bottles shy. How
do you account for that, Aunty ?''
asked the chief.
''Well, All dun took six bottles in the
house to cool. You all see nah hus-
bans comm home today and All
knowed he laks beer. All WIS coolin'
it for him.
But the police found the knife with
which the scratching was done and
they also found the scratchings. Aunty
at the police station The beer was
confiScated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
- CATS ARE TOO
MANY FOR FAMILY,
RECORDER THINKS

New York, July. Like the old
woman who lived in a shoe, Fred Den
min and his wife, Mary, had SO many
inmates in their house that something
had to be done. In their home at
children, and the county recorder. in
stead of the mother, was distracted.
Twelve cats in a house are eleven
too many" said Recorder William ].
Cain, as he sentenced the owners to
thirty days in Jail each.
The DENIM family was in court on
complaint of. Health officer Boylan,
who charged them with violation of
the sanitary code.
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than any of the recent Mexican COM
munications.
Proffers the Olive Branch.
In brief the note is a proffer of the
olive branch, suggested either media
5tion rsdirect negotiation for a settle
Ihent sef; differences between the two
Countries!
It relates the fact that Mexico has
already accepted the principle of
mediation in an announcement at
Mexico City Some days ago. Then it
asks that the United States describe
its view on mediation.
But, regardless of whether this ma
ton is agreeable to mediation, Car
rama asks If it is not possible for the
two countries to get together through
direct negotiations.
ment from the Mexican embassy, the
note was silent about the recent order
given Trevino by General Carranza to
fire upon United States troops, Car
rama frankly admits that border con-
ditions have been a source of offense
to the United States, but he points out
that the presence of American troops
on Mexican soil has not improved the
situation.
Doesn't Refer to Mobilization.
1t is understood he makes no de-
mands that the American forces with
draw, though, he holds, as previously,
that the presence of the troops is I'M
necessary. Carranza did not refer to
the. fact that the United States has
vastly strengthened it's boundary
guard by the addition of national
this move had much to do with the
pacific tone he employed.
The note, said to be about 1000
words in length, arrived by cable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS.

Kansas City Stock Yards, July A cat
tie ss SUI OF $500 today, and run at 9th
gave sellers the advantage and sales were
larely 10 cents higher, although the market
give the advance. Killers seem determined
to get their droves cheaper II they can,
claiming beef markets are in bad shape,
but owners are in n position to hold their
cattle, and will do so unless the price is
more attractive, as grass is good and cattle
Kansas wintered cattle Weighing 1347 lbs
sold at $3.50 here today, whose owner said
the were gaining dn at The rate Of nearly
plenty of grass, cattlemen are in an indie
pendent position and will not take present
prices until their cattle have acquired more
weight. Other droves of Kansas wintered
s f6 Is eund 1900 lbs ga at $50
sold at $40 to so5 todss
included i3 cars of pulp fed Colorados, at
$40 to 5000, Is cars of California grass
of hay and grain fed Arizona steers weigh
ing 1900 lbs at $3.50, and 20 cars Of quar-
s steers a tn os5 o5shg sn9v
including 81 cars of common South Texas
tie sold steady, stockers and feeders
there is ma for fleshy feeders here
Hog receipts were 1900 and the market
advanced 10 cents. Prime heavy hogs sold
hogs 1896, and pigs mostly sss9s ESQ to $780, Sa.
bulk Of all sales 500 to $1,000. A feature
today was the arrival of cars of hogs
from various points in Idaho, all weighing
$50 to 2O5 lbs, and selling at $3.50 to so 95,
except one car, 1855 lbs, at 500. Receipts
have been comparatively light for ten days,
which accounts for the latest advance in
prices, as the outlet for fresh pork and
produce is Of the same immense proper
tons heretofore
Sheep and lambs have been selling lower,
day. receipts 1000 head. Native spring
lambs sold at $1,000, and six cars of Art
zona springs lambs, weighing 81 to 81 lbs
sold at SOTO and s1O15. Choice Idaho
lambs would % bring on today's market
$3.50 to 500, wethers s675 to 1925 feeding
lambs up to $3.50. J. A. RICKART,
Market Corresnonda1f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
WILSON TO RESCUE
Sent Help to Women Who Were Work
ing With Auto Tire.

Alexandria, Va, July AIRS Fitz-
hugh Lee, widow of Brig. Gen. F'itz-
hugh Lee, U. S. A, is telling how
President Wilson sent to the rescue of
a party of women, of whom she was
one. who were, struggling to put a tire
on their automobile.
The president, accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson, discovered the women at the
side of a country road, sweltering in
the sun, trying to replace the tire. He
ordered his automobile stopped and
directed his chauffeur and secret serv-
ice guards in the work of adjusting the
tire.
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BACK TO BORDER?
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can trouble become unmanageable
through diplomatic channels.
Believe villa Dead.
1t now seems inevitable that the
different state militia organizations
will be kept on the border for several
months at least.
AS for Villa himself, certain army
officers today expressed their person
al opinion that the famous bandit
leader is dead.
No comment was forthcoming
either at the war or state departments
early today as to General Pershing's
movements or intentions. Secretary
Baker was at his office before
o'clock but remained only a short
time. Other offices in his department
were vacant as a result of the holiday
Carranza's reply TO President Will
son was not yet in sight. The state
department reported no news of the
note. At the Mexican embassy it was
said no word had come from Car
rama as to when his reply might be
expected
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GAINS DOWN REBELS
q. S. Admiral Reports Peace Restora-
ton in Santa Domingo.

Washington, July 4.-Rear Admiral
Caperton, commanding the American
forces in Santo Domingo reported to
the navy department today that order
gradually was being restored in that
republic, particularly in the country
around Santiago and Puerto Plata,
where the revolutionists have been
strongest.
The advance of the American troops
into that region, he said, continued
without opposition, except from snip
ers and small revolutionary bands.
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paratively small. The loss of a limited
territory was expected; but no sensi-
BILE person will overestimate this mod
est result of the first days offensive,
since the abandonment of a bit of
trench here and there, ruined village
or couple of kilometers of territory
signifies little in view of the many
lines of our position, sometimes seven
rows Deep"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
FREE DINNER, ATTRACTION
LIKE ONE so YEARS AGO

Oswego, Kan, July A free
dinner-the kind they served here
fifty years ago-will be one of the
features of the semi-centennial
celebration to be here today and to-
morrow. Beans, bacon and corn
bread will be included in the menu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
AT The THEATERS
At the Iris.

The second of the Blue Bird series,
to be shown at the Iris, Broken Fet-
ters," with Violet Mercereau and Will
liam Garwood, stars of Importance
taking the leading parts. promises to
be their best. The drama is the In
dependence Day bill. Vernon Howe's
''Sketchbook'' will also be shown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
Two Regiments ON Way,

Ell Paso. Tex, July 4.-Couriers ar
irving here from General Pershing's
base at Colonia Dublan believe the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

Butter and EGGS.
Furnished by the Beatrice Creamery Co,
Topeka. Kan.I
Topeka, Kan, July 4.
CHICAGO EGGS-21M2Ihc.
NEW YORK EGGS-23@24c
CREAMERY BUTTER-Chicago, 2Sc; New
York. 2914c; Elgin. CSC; Topeka wholesale,
29c.
Poultry, EGGS and Butter.
Furnished by the Topeka Packing Com.
pany. corner laurent and Ma 'oc-l
Topeka, KAN, July 4.
HENS-314 lbs. and over. 14Kc: under 3
lbs, 13c; springs. over lbs. 19c; ducks,
&c; geese. &c. broilers. lbs. and under
&c.
Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by j. B. Billiard. corner Kan.
sas ave. and Curtis st
Topeka, KAN July 4.
OATSN3z034c.
CORN-6Sc.
WHEAT-s0GoOc
Topeka Hay Market.
FURNISHED by I. 4; Beck. 212-1z 2; 6th.I
Topeka, Kan, July 4.
PRAIRIE HAY-ss.0Q-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

MRS. B. L. NITHER-died Monday
night at her home, 719 East Sixth
avenue. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

Eleven grains of radium were produced
IN the United States last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

J. E. TOWNSEND, who died in
Lindsay, Okla, will be buried tomor-
row. Services will be held at Grace
Cathedral at o'clock Wednesday
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

JEREMIAH REYNOLDS-The fun
eral will be held Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock at ConwelPs chapel
Burial will be in Rochester cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
Liverpool Grain Market.

Liverpool. July 4.-WHEAT-Spot No. 1
Manitoba, los Sd; No. red western winter,
los Id.
CoRN-spot, American mixed, new, es Sd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

MONTROSE L. GARNETT-age So,
died Sunday at his home three miles
west of Topeka. The funeral will be
held at the residence at 3 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon. Burial in Mt.
Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04

Summer WEAKNESS
HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
quickly relieves hot weather Ianguor,
exhaustion and nervousness.-Adv,
Iron Pumps at Forbes ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. MARGARET JOHNSON-The
funeral will be. held at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at the residence,
906 Quincy street Burial will be in
Topeka cemetery. Mrs. johnson is sur
lvived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles
Eagle, Mrs. Margaret Wiggin and Mrs
Clara Willis.
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Topeka Hay Market

[ Furnished by 7. A. Beck. 212-14 q. 6th.I
Topeka, Kan, July &
PRAIRIE HAY-ss.0Q
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MESSAGE IS PEACEFUL
CONTINUED from Page One.)

n any of the recent Mexican COM
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: want thin hogs or pigs,
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French and the British exerting pow
erful pressure northwest of the town,
1.-THE Germans will face their gravest
defensive problem since they retired
from the Marine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-21
BIDS WANTED.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will NV received hy the
uulrl ~ trustees ri th" brownsville indrp.ld-
rut >rhn"l District t"r thr erection aud c,m-
lirtinn If a two story and basement. lire proof
high school hHilding. Z" wv lpcatrd in Browns
Vile. Texas. i.ri~ viii hr addressed tu l.. A..
Mrtitry. president III thu school board. ami hr
received I'm him until u '"rluck moon. March
!. 1916. Plans MAY hr obtained from tile archi
t"ot. Atl"e u. .AyrcS. G3ti-ti3T livdrll buiidiuE.
san Antonio. Texas. upon d"p"~itlug III check
fer So. guaranteeing the sale return uf said
plans ana specifications upon thr datr agreed.
Zach hil must N" ACCOMPANIED hN a r'rtt-
hrd cheek for S.;ta-,. made payable wv ~. N. Ne
Gary. president. dnd forfeited .u said school
district Ia CIar the accepted hIGdur fails tu
lulk, satisfactory surety hund i,r tir ~ prr
cent w TIE iul amount VT TIE r%untrJyt within
t-u days after being So u"tii,i ~p I'm du tn
TIE Said school board.
Rights reserved ~ reject anv and AL bids.
tSisuvdI II. a. Mt.AI:N. President.
brownsville Independent School District Board
" 1871 lWt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-21
1o POUNDS OF BLOOD

is the average quantity in 2 healthy
adult, but i Is the quality Of The blood
that determines " strength To resist
sickness. n With weak blood We find
cold hands and chilly feet; in children
al aversion To study, and III adults
rheumatic tendencies.
In changing seasons get abundant
fresh air and take \ spoonful AZ SCOTS
Emulsion after meals, because SCOTS
Emulsion il rich blood-food that will
increase both quantity and quality az
the blood while II warns the body and
helps carry of the impurities.
When multitudcs Of people are to-
day taking SCOTS Emulsion To avert
winter sickness, and are giving il to
their children. II il careless e. neglect
It'll benefits. Look ont fur substitutes.
Scott = Bovine. bloomfield, M I l5-3o