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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
VIII SONCP TIMISTS.
ssBulI Moose" Parker Leads Of
With Congratulations.
Western Democrat Scouts Wire
"Landslide" Predictions.

Shadow Lawn. Nov. A Demo-
cratic victory, approaching a land
slide, was predicted today by Presi-
dent wilson's field marshals in mes
sages here. John M. Parker, Progress
sive candidate for vice president, join
ed Albert Nortoni in an advance con-
graduation on the presidents re-elec-
ton and added that even Michigan
probably would give its electoral vote
to Wilson.
Tom Taggart, Indiana, wired that
his state is sure and safe; Heutenants
in Nebraska estimated a 10000 ma
jority there; Utah was reported sure
for Wilson, and New Jersey, possibly
Senator Walsh replied Illinois, North
and South Dakota absolutely sure for
u.s. while other reports promised Ohio
and Wisconsin.
In the meantime they are getting
ready to break up housekeeping here
at the summer White House prepara-
tory to going back to Washington next
week. The president will leave Thurs
day night for Williamstown, Mass, to
attend the christening of his grand
daughter, Baby Sayre, Friday. From
there he will go directly to Washing
ton.
Mr.. Parker telegraphed from Michi-
gan to Mr.. Wilson the following:
Permit me to extend congratula-
lions in advance on your reelection
which appears to be assured The Pro-
gressives thruout the middle and west
ern states are coming strong to your
support and the elements of land
slide are approaching. We have just
concluded a three-day tour of Mich
igan in part on a special train and are
thus enabled to forecast a tremend-
ously heavy vote here from Progress
sives as a tribute to your splendid
leadership. Indeed it is our candid
judgment that even this old-time Re-
publican state will probably return its
electoral vote in your favor. 1t is
not too much to say itlooks that way"
c. w. Watson, Democratic national
committeeman from West Virginia,
telegraphed the president saying a
careful canvass of his state showed it
would go Democratic.
Here's G. o. p. Version of N. j.
Newark Nov A claim that New
Jersey, President Wilson's home state,
would be carried by the Republicans
on Tuesday by $4,000 votes was made
today by Newton A. K. Bugbee, Re
peublican state chairman. Mercer
county, in which the president votes.
will return a Republican plurality Of
$500 he predicted. Mr.. Bugbee said
he believed Republicans would win ten
out of twelve congressional districts
and elect Jos. S. Frelinghuysen United
States senator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
POLITICS into IT?
City Hall Watches Result OF
Fight on 5O-Cent Gas.
What Will Mayor House Do Is
Leading Question.
He HAS REFUSED TO 'FLUTTER'
Executive Has Not "Grand-
standed" in Gas Trouble.
Industrial Council Undecided
on Petition Filing.
HE HAS REFUSED TO 'FLUTTER'

City politics IS sticking it's mead over
the surface of the movement or the
Topeka Industrial Council to get an
injunction against the collection of the
50-cent gas rae by the local company.
The result will either be vindication
for Mayor Jay E. House, on his stand
on the gas proposition. or 1t VIII al
ford his political enemies an opportiin-
ity to SHOW him up" Such is the
belief by certain city politicians
Mayor House has steadfastly re-
fused to ..grapdstand' in the gas case
and fight the 50-cent rate. The gov
eraor and others have been hammer
ing him just as steadfastly for not en-
tering into the fight
Many believe the action of the To-
peka Industrial Council, credited to
Frank B. Brown, its president, was
prompted by Browns desire to give
the mayer n good political spanking.
Others believe the city aGministra ton
is tickled to death to draw the Topeka
Industrial Council into the affray,
firmly believing :sny fight against the
gas charges, before the final order of
the federal court, would be futile. If
their contention prove true it Will af-
ford them an opportunity to play the
'I-told-you-sO part and also give
them a perfect right to snap their
fingers under the nose of the COVER
nor, who they declare has attempted
to detract attention from himself in
losing fight and pass them The "hot
end of a poker"
The Mayor Is Game.
strange feature is the fact that
Mayor House, in loaning the Topeka
Industrial council the service of Geo.
p Hayden, city attorney, is aiding and
abettipg movement that might result
in campaign material to be utilized in
digging his own political grave in city
politics. at least. But evidently when
the mayor stated he would loan any
private citizens the attorney, if they
desired to bring proceedings, he in
tended to stick to his word.
George P. Hayden, city attorney;
John E. Addington, the attorney en-
ployed by the Industrial council; Com
Brown were closeted in Porters room
for more than an hour this morning,
discussing the proposition.
Clyde TreSner, secretary of the
council, announced this morning that
the attorneys would first consult with
H. o. Caster. attorney for the utilities
commission, before they filed their APP
plication for an Injunction. From this
it seems that the council is beginning
to hesitate.
There is some speculation now as to
whether the council will file its APP
plication before district or a federal
court. AT present the federal court
has issued an INDUCTION against the in
reference with the present rates I'M
til the controversy between the gas
company and state is settled by that
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
FOUGHT A U-B0AT
Steamer Escapes Unframed After
Battle at 6,OO6 Yards Range.

Toulon, Nov. Ava London.-The
French liner Doukala reports an at
tack upon her by a submarine which
she beat off after fight lasting three
quarters of an hour conducted at a
range of 5000 yards. The submarine
is said TO have fired seven shells.
The movements of the steamer Dou-
kala have not been recorded in the
marine register since her arrival on
January 10 last at Marseilles from
Saloniki. She is 4,36S tons gross, built
in 1900 in Rotterdam, and owned by
the Morocco & Armenian Navigation
company of Marseilles.
Big Steamer Ashore on Fire.
London, Nov. A Lloyds dispatch
from falmouth reports the British
steamer Ponus ashore and on fire in
Falmouth bay.
The steamer Ponus of 5,577 tons
gross was built in 1902 at Glasgow.
Her recent movements have not been
reported in the marine registers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
CLOSE UP SKYSCRAPER
Oklahoma City Prosecution Complains
Building Is Gambling Rendezvous.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Nov. 4.-That
the sheriff take possession and shut
up the whole ten-story Campbell of
flee building is asked in a public nuis-
ance injunction filed by County Attor-
ney Embry today against the operators
of the building
Embry claims that gambling has
been going on in the building since
March 80 last, and tho gamblers use
only certain rooms it is impossible to
designate the numbers specifically.
Embry in his suit asserts the place is a
rendezvous for notorious criminals and
gamblers. Police have made several
raids on the Campbell building but
have never gained convicting gambling
evidence. The building is one of the
city'S first SkyScraperS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
A GRUESnME TRAGEDY
Husband Returns Home. Finds Wife
and Babe Slain: Money Gone.

Ashdown, Ark. Nov. 4.-The moth
err. with her throat cut. and her baby
with it's head crushed, the bodies of
Mrs Ben Diles. 80 years old, and her
Is months old child. were found in
the woods this morning about a half
mile from Ashdown. That the mother
and child were murdered in their
home and the bodies taken to the spot
at which they were found, is the be-
lief Of local officers
Mr.. Diles. a section foreman. re-
turning yesterday evening. found the
door of his home locked, but the rear
door had been forced open. About
SIS in money was missing and s240
which Mrs. Diles carried in her belt
also was gone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
HARGER BY 5000
This Is Congressional Guess of A. Q.
Miller of BeIleville.

Charles NJ. Harger of Abilene will
win the Fifth district congressional
fight by majority of 5000, according
to A. Q. Miller of Belleville, who is
in Topeka. Miller has canvassed con-
ditions in the district and claims
every county for Rarger He also
claims every county. with the possible
exception of one, for Hughes in the
presidential fight"
Conditions in the Fifth district in
dictate that Harger will defeat Con-
gresham Helvering by 5000 votes"
said Miller. "Harger, in my judgment,
will carry every county in the district
Hughes will carry every county in the
district with the possible exception of
one. There isn't a doubt as to what
the Fifth district will do in the cleo
ton next Tuesday,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
BEGS LIFE SENTENCE
Indian Charged With Murder Wants to
End His Days in Prison.

Chicago, Nov. Al. Sampson, a
half-breed Cherokee Indian who said
he was a graduate of the Oklahoma
State university, begged to be SEN
fenced to prison for life today after
pl aiding guilty to murder. He was
sentenced to serve not less than four
teen years in Joliet prison.
Sampson shot and killed Andrew
Paniak and wounded two others in a
saloon fight in Blue Island, suburb,
last March. He testified that he was
under the influence of liquor. He for
merly lived at Center City, S. D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
ALLEN FRIGHT" AGAIN
Former Kansas Progressive Glad To
Be Back in G. o. p. Ranks.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 4.-Henry
J. Allen, former Kansas Progressive,
declared at a mass meeting in the
armory here, TT is the patriotic duty
of Progressives to support Hughes
that the nation might have a real note
of Americanism in its leadership.
81 am glad to be working under the
auspices of the Republican party" AL
len said. Perhaps a way to say it is
that 1 am glad to be, back in the Re-
publican party" he added.
Allen was wildly cheered thruout his
speech.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
Pipe Organ Recital.

The sixth municipal pipe organ re-
cital by Dean Horace Whitehouse, city
organist, will be given in the auditor
ium tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock.
A change that will be popular with
musicians of the city will be the in
terpolation of numbers by Signor Sci
phone Guidi, violinist, and w. D.
Boughton, pianist, of the Fine Arts
faculty of Washburn college. Follow
ing is the program:
l. Bach. Prelude and Fugue in. Major
aAa AZ Invocatlon
3. b. Schumann Canon in b. Minor
c. Boellman ......... Ronde Franchise
...-"Symphony Romance (by request)
II. Choral.
D. Saint-Saens. Prelude to the "neluge"
Sig. Scipione Guidi. Violin.
Mr.. w. d. Boughton, Piano.
Mr.. Horace Whitehouse, Organ
q. Safnt-Saens $500. Rondo Capricciosi
Sig. Guidi.
I. Widor .Toccata, from Symphony ".
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
COWBOYS KILL BANDITS
Rout Fifty ViIlistas, Staying Several,
Capturing Eleven.

Field Headquarters, Mexico, Nov. 4.
Cowboys from Babicora ranch, oper-
ating with homeguards from Nami-
ouipa. defeated a force of fifty Willis
tas, killing several and capturing
eleven, according to a report received
today at field headquarters The re-
port says five of the prisoners de-
cIared they were forced to join the
bandits in the Guerro district. The
fight took place near Santa Ana, about
seventy-five miles south of the Amer
lean camp at ElValle.
San Antonio, Nov. 4.-The Villistas
recently made prisoners at Santa Ana
were taken by guards on duty at the
Babicora and Namiquipa ranches, ac-
cording to a message to headquarters
today from General Pershing. The
report said several of the Villa band
were killed in the engagement in addi-
ton to those taken prisoner. The
guards numbered ITO and the Villistas
had fifty men,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

VIII have a bazaar and chicken din
ner at their hall on East Sixth avenue
Saturday, November IL. Dinner at IL
O'Clock and bazaar afternoon and eve
ming. A large number of aprons will
be on sale, also many fancy articles at
very reasonable prices. Buy your
Christmas gifts then and help the G.
A. r. in their work for the poor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
HITS MINE
Russian Warships Badly Damaged
British Steamer sunk.

Berlin, Nov 4.-(by wireless to Say
ville)-It is reported unofficially that
the Russian battleship Sevastopol
struck a mine several days ago and
was badly damaged.
London, Nov. 4.-The Wilson liner
Spero of 1872 tons gross has been
sunk, according to dispatch from
Hull to the Daily Mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

by abundant moisture this month but
the amounts in the western half were
generally below an inch, and a heavy
rain or snow was needed when the
month closed. The driest weather
came the first fifteen days when there
was not enough water in the ground
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued from
the office of the probate judge today
to the following persons:
Carl Higgins. Tecumseh, age 25,
and Hazel Green, Topeka, age 20.
William E. Ramey, Rantoul, age So,
and Ora M. Brindel. Ottawa, age 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

to sprout wheat in many western
counties. A good rain in most places
on the 18th and a snowfall of from
two to seven inches in the two north
ern tiers of counties on the 18th fur
nished moisture to sprout wheat and
start it growing nicely by the end of
the month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

The last meeting of the present cam
paign was held Friday night in Lincoln
Post hall by the Swedish American
State league. Speeches were made by
Capt Pat Coney, S. L. Lashbrook E.
H. Helm and J. w. johnson. The
league will retain it's organization and
will hold its next meeting September
rs of this year.
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new 25c.-31c dOZ. Rrunt DruC CO-AdY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

Leo Horacek, a member of the Sec
ond Regiment band. which is at Fort
Riley, is in Topeka on fur1ough. He
is staying with his sister, Mrs. c. A.
COes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
LOCAL MENTION

Mrs. A. J. Ross is enjoying a visit
from her mother. Mrs Sophia Menger,
and her sister, Miss Mary Menger. The
mother is in her Saith year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

F. A Rooster. D. D. S. ITO Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT

New York. Nov. 4.-The statement of
the actual condition of clearing house
banks banks and trust companies for the week
in excess of legal requirements This is
an increase of .210 over last week
The statement follows:
Actual condition: Increase
Loans, discounts
etc. ..-...... So, So. o47OOO s26. 436 600
Reserve in own
vaults (b)... 474.6T5OOO 2O77l. 900
Reserve in federal
p reserve bank. 176,Os7,OOO 1642OOO
depositaries, =. 5s.21OoOO .212.oOO
posits .......... 1859, 725OoO 1868. 900
Net time deposits 166S66.OOO %2l 900
Circulation -. 31377OO0 q O0O
OBJ OF which S4O4, 49,, 900 is specie. '0N
Aggregate reserve. $7O3 972 DOG
Excess reserve. 1241O7O4 n 325 DO
summary of state banks and trust COM
panies in Greater New York not Included
in clearing house statement:
Loans. discounts, etc 1874. 202.300 Sl4. 200
specie OO.693.oOO la. 500
Legal tender. 9.T23.600 so. 500
Total deposits. 49,. 1874 729. 100 SIG 1915 400
Banks cash reserve in vaults. S13 O54, 500
Trust companies cash reserve in
vault OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES o1,311, 800
Decrease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

T. F. B. dance at Moose hall, We'd
nesday evening, Nov. s. Union music.
Admission rs cents.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

Economy Auto Baggage Co. Phone
1060.--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

PEARL LEGGE, age rs. died at
$50 O'Clock this morning at her home
2401 Clay street Her death was
caused by typhoid fever. Arrange
ments for the funeral will be made
later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

DIR. H. n. KEITH, age 50, died at
o'clock last night at a local hospi-
tai. His death was caused by paresis,
due to blood poisoning contracted
twelve years ago while operating on
a patient afflicted with lues. The
body will be taken to Roswell, N. NJ,
for interment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

LUISA SOTELO, age 2, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eustacio Sotelo. died
Friday at the home, 800 Leland street.
The funeral was held this afternoon in
St Marie's Catholic church. Inter
ment in Mount Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-04

EFFIE WALKER. The funeral
was held this morning at the Church
of the Assumption. The body will be
taken to Smith Center for interment
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-10
DECLARE BIG COTTON
WAREHOUSE A NUISANCE

Atlanta, Dec. S.-The second largest
cotton warehouses in the world, which
was built in this city by Asa G. Can
Her at cost of more than 100000,
md which at once raised Atlanta from
a spot cotton market Of practically
40 Importance to one of the leading
markets of the country, is made the
object of an attack by persons liv-
ing in the neighborhood, who have
fled a petition with city council de-
claring the warehouse to be a nui-
sance. In the neighborhocd where
The warehouse is located, sentiment
favors the strikers in the recent
trolley car strike. Mr.. Gambler in
Cured the displeasure of the strike
sympathizers by serving as chair
man of citizens committee to pre-
vent riot and violence following the
strike.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-10
MEXICO-AMERICAN FACT
SIGHED BY CARRANzA?
BELIEVED "FlRST CHIEF" HAS
RATIFIED PROTOCOL-WASH-
INGTON TO URGE ADDENDA.

Washington, Dec. 8.-Unofficial in
formation that Alberto j. PAM, who
carried to General Carranza the Dor
der protection protocol agreed to at
Atlantic City, was on his way back to
the United States from Mexico, was
construed at the state department as
an indication that the first chief had
ratified he document. The joint COM
mission that drafted the protocol adj
turned November % to reassemble
December s, if Carranza's action was
favorable.
It is believed here that Mr.. PAM
will cross the border at Laredo per-
haps tomorrow and make Geographic
report from there. II he reports the
ratification of the protocol the COM
mission will convene here Friday and
adjourn until he can reach Washing
ton.
The Americans, it is understood,
will insist upon the agreement to an
addenda to the protocol that will serve
as a guarantee that the Carranza gov
eminent will respect and protect the
rights of Americans and other foreign
ers in Mexico. The MeXicans probably
will be asked to agree to the emend-
ment or annulment of all DEGREES that
provide for confiscation of foreign
owned property and for the readjust-
ment Of DEGREES providing virtually
prohibitory schedules of taxation on
mines and other industries.
Pressure will be brought to bear to
secure the creation of an International
claims commission to pass upon all
claims filed since November 20, 1910,
the date of the beginning OF the Ma
dero revolution. The Carranza repre-
sentatives also will be asked to agree
to joint action in improving the SAM
tation of Mexican cities, especially GER
tain ports, and in fighting epidemics
of contagious and infectious diseases
known to be prevalent in different
parts Of Mexico. 1t will be suggested
that the American government be &C
corded the right to send physicians to
cooperate in the task and to use such
funds as may be necessary. The Rock
efeller Foundation is expected to fur
nish the money.
Official advices from Mexico City to-
day included the notification that the
government has issued circular per
hitting the use of American currency
both metallic and paper, as legal ten
der. This was construed as an admis-
sion by the CarranZa government that
all efforts to force into circulation its
issue of paper money have failed.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-10
RATE HEARING TO BE HELD
IN MACON JANUARY

Macon, Dec. S.-Traffic Manager B.
Gillian received notice Wednesday
that the case of the Freight Bureau
vs.. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, has
been set for hearing January 8th, i'll
the federal court room before Exami-
ner Bissell.
In this case, the freight bureau
charged the railway company with
charging discriminatory rates in favor
of Atlanta against Macon on fruits,
canned goods and other commodities.
from California, when shiPRed through
Charleston ports.
Notice was also given the traffic
manager that the case of the National
Milling company VS.. the Atlantic
Coast Line would be heard at the same
date. The bureau alleges the charging
of discriminatory rates on black strap
molasses shipped the local milling
company.
These cases were filed with the in
terstate commerce commission some
months ago. Shippers will introduce
a number Of witnesses.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-10
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
MAKES FINAL REPORT
TOTAL RECEIPTS OF 81 ,so8,34a AND
DISBURSEMENTS OF s1,6G4,59o
SHOWN.

Washington, Dec. 8.-The final re-
port OF the democratic national com
mittee on its campaign receipts and
expenditures, filed with the house to-
day, shows total receipts of 81 ,SOS,-
348 and total disbursements OF ST.
G84 $50. In addition there are AS
certainel liabilities, $97OO5; claims
subject to audit, $99,470 and loans to
be paid, $4,000.
The report was submitted by Treas
urer Wilbur w. Marsh. The largest
contributor was Cleveland Fl. Dodge
President Wilson contributed $4,000
OF the contributors, $490,175 were in
sums less than $100
The Woodrow Wilson independence
league, through Henry Bruere, New
FORK treasurer, in its final report to
day, acknowledged contributions OF
$47,119 and expenditures aggregated
SAG ,4O5.
The National Hughes Alliance, thru
Arch W. Shaw, treasurer, reported
receipts of $13,242 disbursements, $21
289 besides unpaid bills Of $8,297.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-10
STAR FRANK WITNESS HAS
CAREER OF UPS AND DOWNS

Atlanta, Dec. -Notwithstandin
the fact that he speaks more than six
different languages and a number Of
dialects, that he has Travelled through
out the world and painted pictures of
a dozen cities in as many different
countries, George Olafsson globe trot-
ter and artist sojourned in Atlanta did
not know that when he gave Il couple
of checks on a bank with which he had
absolutely no acquaintance that he
was violating the law.
At least so he claimed yesterday
when arraigned in court by w w.
(Boots) Rogers on a charge Of paying
a taxicab bill with checks for S52 that
were worthless. Ignorant of the law
and the proverbial artistic tempera-
ment were his excuse, and number
of his artist friends of one sort and
another whose acquaintance he has
made since coming to Atlanta came
to.his rescue.
Oloffson's prosecutor, Boots" Rog-
ers, is switching from one role to an.
other in his court appearance Of late.
One day he was bound over b. Judge
Rosser, Jr., on charge OF Highway
robbery, having been identified by q
postmaster who was relieved &C $1,000
and the next day he hailed the unfor
tunate artist into court in the role OF
plaintiff. EX-Solicitor Dorsey. howev
er did not prosecute Rogers victim
although he has stood by Roge IS when
the latter was in trouble. having tes
tilted to his good character when Rog
ers was charged in the L. s, court with
receiving stolen goods and ha ling de
Tended him on the highway robbery