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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE Topeka STATE JOURNAL

May IL, 1891.
Shawnee county will raise her share
of the Kansas worlds Fair funds and
have something left over to help out
some of the less fortunate counties The
meeting was called to order by Hon. p
l. Bonebrake. Several plans of organ
iZation were talked of but plan pro-
posed by Major Sims was adopted by
the election of the following officers:
VIM Macferran; treasurer, Allen Sells,
and the following vice presidents Ross
vile: 7. J. Cox; Auburn; f. N, STAN;
r. U. Farnsworth; Tecumseh, f. ).
Jones: Topeka, Freeman Foster; Pot
yin, J. W F. Hughes ghes3s so1dier, w 91an
Silver Lake, J. f. Guild; Topeka City,
First ward, NJ. S. Evans; Second ward,
George w. Veal. Third ward, Henry
Worrall; Fourth ward, Charles
Knowles: Fifth ward. T. A. Beck.
Every seat was filled last night in the
came to witness the contest between
the Philomathean and Atheneum lit
erary societies of the high school Inc
silver medal has been held ny IN, me
night the Philomatheans wrested Il
from them. The program opened with
a song; Kisses With Her Her, Eyes, by
read an essay entitled our Girl,
Marie Brooks one entitled Our Boy
Lawrence s. Chamberlain's essay was
d Vi tIdTIltlu III NhiSA ~
considerably overrated his character.
Harvey Shull's Grafton, The Typical
American" developed more originality
and was given in Il better voice and won
eight points more for the Philomathe-
ans. Miss Maggie Powell who consent
ed to sing a solo sang when the Heart
Is Young" and was encored. the de-
bate. Resolved, that the free coinage
of silver would be detrimental to the
United States was decided both by
judges and audience in the negative 1t
was decidedly a free silver crowd.
Frank Britton took the affirmative and
Miss Belle WEIGH the negative. Follow
ing the debate Albert Rosen detained.
Mark Antony's Grafton Over Caesar"
Miss Nellie Sims sang a solo which
ended the exercises. The judges, Prof.
James H. Garfield of the State UNIVERSE
ty. Senator Osborn and the Hon.
James A. Troutman gave the Philoma-
theums a majority of "a points
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
BUILD new DEPOT
Salina Northern Railroad
Stretches Line to Osborne.
Lincoln VIII Have First Golden
Belt Circuit Fair.

Lincoln, May 17.-Work is progress
ing on the depot of the Salina and
Northern railroad, and the laying of
steel from Lincoln north to the towns
of Denmark, Hunter, Upton and Os-
borne will begin in the next few days.
Regular trains will be put on this
line between Salina and Lincoln soon
as the track is in condition Consid-
cradle freight is already being han
died by, the new road.
Mayor to Leave.
Early in June Lincoln will lose the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Bower,
who will make their home on the Pa
cific coast for an indefinite time. They
have lived here for more than 80 years
where they have accumulated consid-
cradle property. While the home
property has been sold, Mr.. Bower
says he won't offer for sale any of his
business houses. They like Lincoln
TO see them leave, and wish them hap
piness and health in their new Pacific
nome and return to Lincoln Mr.
Bower is the mayor
Hold Fair in September.
Lincoln county is in the Golden Belt
circuit of fairs. The first fair of the
association will be held here Septem-
Lincoln has held for years. Work is
progressing on the race track and the
fair buildings. Other fairs of this cir
cult are Ellsworth county at Els
worth, September 20 to %; Wilson BIZ
county. at Wilson, September 27 to 80:
russell county, at Russell, October
to Z; Ellis county, at Hays, October
Il to IA. The officers of the Lincoln
circuit look for a great success for
their first fair.
Enlarge Hotel Windsor
Among the improvements here is
the addition to the Hotel Windsor
The enlargement will give several
more rooms, and all of them will be
fitted with modern conveniences.
There are rumors that two of the
leading men of Fesper contemplate To-
eating in Lincoln, and engaging in
business With the new railroad out
siders are inquiring more about the
town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
TO BLOW up Mine
Special Rescue Demonstration
at Pittsburg, Kan, Today.
Governor Capper Attends Min
= ers' Annual FieIN Day.

Pittsburg. Kan. May 17.-Thou-
sands of Kansas and Missouri coal
miners are in Pittsburg today to at
tend the third annual first aid and
mine rescue field meet. Ten teams of
gniners trained under the direction of
the federal Ireau of mines are to
compete for the prizes offered. Every
mine in the district is closed down.
Governor Arthur Capper, W. L. A.
Johnson, former commissioner of la
Dor. Frank J. Hayes, international vice
president of the United Mine Workers
of America, and Alexander Howat,
district president of the U. NJ. W. A.
are on the program as speakers.
One of the big features of the cele-
bration is the explosion in a mine
which the federal bureau officials and
John Pe1legrino, state mine inspector,
have had constructed. The explosion
from real mine dust will occur late this
afternoon. Government men will
rescue five miners from the mine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
SHORT ON MUNITIONS
German Factories Face Material Fa-
mine Says Italian Workman

Milan, May 17.-An Italian work
man, who was recently employed in
the munition factories of Germany,
where he was tolerated because of the
shortage of labor, says that certain
number of munition factories have
been closed and others are working
only four days a week owing to the
shortage of material
few months ago they were work
ing full hours and the workmen were
paid from 100 to 125 marks a week.
Since that time they have been on re-
duced wages. 1t is inferred that if
the German government is anXiously
considering a proposal of peace, it is
not caused by famine, but by the
threatened lack of materials for NUM-
tiOnS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
LUMBER MEN AT WICHITA.
Kansas and Oklahoma Section of
Southwest Association Meet Today.

southwest ASSOCIATION Meet TODAY.
Wichita, Kan, May 17.-Education
and efficiency in handling lumber and
building materials and better business
methods were the problems that came
before the meeting of retail lumber
dealers of Kansas and Oklahoma here
today under the auspices of the South
western Lumberman's association.
The convention which began today
will continue until Friday, it was an
nounced. Among the prominent
speakers announced for the meetings
are r. A. Long, Kansas City, MO,
L. X. Putnam. Fayetteville, Ark, II. L.
Wilday. Graetinger, Iowa, and Henry
j. Allen, of Wichita
me southwestern Lumberrnan's as
SocIat1on is made up of retail lumber
dealers in Kansas, Missouri. Arkansas
ana Oklahoma and it's annual meet
ings are held in Kansas City, Mo. but
because of lumber interests in this
section separate meeting was de-
cided upon, it was announced. There
are 1000 retail lumber dealers in the
state 1T was pointed out and a large
representation is expected at the meet
ing here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
CROWN TO PAY DAMAGE
Will Reimburse Dublin Property
Owners for Rebellion Losses.

Dublin, May 1.-THE governments
scheme OF compensation for property
damage during the recent outbreak
is outlined in a statement by Sir Rob-
ert Chalmers, under secretary for
Ireland.
In connection with the destruction
both in Dublin and elsewhere of build
ings and their contents he says, "the
state will assume as a maximum the
same liability as would have fallen
on insurance companies if the risk
had been covered by ordinary fire in
surance policies in force at the time
of the recent disturbances"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
X. U. DEFEATS OKLAHOMA.
Jayhawker Tennis Team Wins Dual
Meet at Lawrence With Ease.

Lawrence. Kan, May 1.-THE Uni
verslty of Kansas tennis team won the
dual tournament from Oklahoma uni
versity here by defeating the Sooners,
four of the five scheduled matches in
straight sets.
In the singles. Teachenor of Kansas,
defeated both Trofter, of Oklahoma,
81, 6-2, and Robinson. also of Okla
homa- 81, So. while O'Brien, of Kan
sas, won from Robinson, 6-4, SIS, but
lost to Trofter. As, 3-6
In the doubles, Teachenor and Cow
gill were victorious over Trofter and
Robinson, rs, 6-1, So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
GOODLAND WINS TWO.
Norton Semi-Pro Team Starts Out
Season by Losing Doubleheader.

Goodland. Kan, May 1.-THE
Goodland and Norton semi-profession-
al teams opened the baseball season
here with a doubleheader, the Sunday
game being postponed on account of
bad weather. Goodland won both
combats. First game, score, Goodland
II, Norton 4. Batteries, Burwell and
Rigsby; Cockburn and Green. Second
game, Goodland 6, Norton 8. Bat
teries, Brindley and Rigsby; Cock
burn and Green
Both teams presented line-ups of
players. nearly all of whom have had
minor league experience. and with sew
era1 other towns organizing teams of
about the same caliber in this part of
the state, western and central Kansas
is assured some of the fastest baseball
this season that can be witnessed out
side the Western league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17

tins include proprietors of amuse-
ment in a. dozen states
The government charges that High
tower caused an advertisement to be
placed in the Billboard, representing
he was president of the Kansas
Amusement company and had tents OF
various sizes for sale at low prices;
he desired one-half cash in advance,
the other when the tent was delivered
that his company did not exist and
he did not own single tent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
PREPARE FOR SWEET TRIAL
Grant County Murder Case Comes Up
Monday at Syracuse.

Dodge City, Kan, May 17.-This
week is one of feverish preparation
by both the prosecution and the de-
tense in the Archie Sweet case, which
IS to be called for trial in Syracuse
Monday. County Attorney H. w.
Stubs of Grant county, where Nellie
Byers was murdered on October %,
1915, was in Dodge City Sunday night
en- route to his home at New Ulysses
He had been east in connection with
the case, and said he would spend this
week preparing for the trial. Attor-
ney General Brewster will assist in the
prosecution.
The state has subpoenaed fifty-three
witnesses and the defense twenty
three. Among the latter are several
men who have been in the county Jail
in Dodge City with Sweet but what
the defense expects to prove by their
testimony is unknown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
WORKING HARD FOR PRIZE.
Vacation Leaders Employed i'm Many
Third Class Cities

Lawrence, Kan, May 17.-Employ
ment of vacation leaders for children
in many cities of the third class in
Kansas has been announced through
the department of Child Welfare at
the University of Kansas.
Professor W. A. McKeever, head of
the department, stated that activity in
the model town contest being con-
Quoted in second class cities, had in
creased recently and that the thirty
five cities now in the race were lend
ing every effort to make their commu-
mites better for the rearing of chill
dren.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
WILL BUILD a NEW BRIDGE.
Jewell and Republic Counties Combine
on Cost of Construction.

CORTLAND, Kan, May 17.-At re-
cent Joint meeting of the county COM
missioners of Republic and Jewell
counties it was decided to erect new
bridge across the Republican river on
the county line. Each county is to
paw half of the cost.
The new bridge, which will cost
about $4,000. will accommodate
MANY people of both counties. Com
mendation of the decision is heard in
all sections. Work will start soon on
the bridge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
DOUGLAS MOOSE FOR t. r.
County Convention of Progressives at
Lawrence shows Preference.

Lawrence shows Preference.
Lawrence. Kan, May 1.-THE
Douglas county Progressive party is
for Theodore Roosevelt and prepared
ness without militarism according to
the resolutions adopted at the meeting
of the party held at the l. o. Q. r.
hall.
The delegates who were elected to
attend the state convention were Prof.
F. A. G. Cowper, Avery Olney, A r.
Kenney, Alberta Corbin. Fred Boyles,
E. E. Stauffer, A. F. Notes.-The, Mr..
Kehoe, G. W. Council, S. A WHITMAN
and Mrs S. A. Whitman of Baldwin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
KANSAS G. A.. r. AT DODGE CITY
Annual Encampment of Veterans Will
Close Thursday

Dodge City, Kan, May 1.-THE
thinned ranks of the Kansas G. A r.
closed up gaps today and went into
annual encampment. Every year few
er wearers of the blue answer roll call.
They will break camp tomorrow. A
few years ago encampments lasted a
week or ten days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
MINERS MEET AT PITTSBURG.
Wilson. White, and Governor Cappel
on Community Day Program.

Pittsburg. Kan, May 17.-Secretary
of Labor Wilson, President White of
the United Mine Workers and Gov
ernor Arthur Capper were the head
liners on the program of the miners
community day here today.
big feature of the day was the
demonstration of first aid and mine
rescue work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
ARREST TENT SALESMAN.
PaOla Man Alleged to Have Collected
Money and Failed TO Deliver.

Fort Scott, Kan. May 17-Ernest
S. Hightower of Paola, Kan, has
found that the modern circus man
does not agree with the statement ac-
credited to P. t. Barnum, that s'all the
world likes to be humbugged High
tower is in Jail here charged with
defrauding circus and amusement
company proprietors. His alleged vic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17
Stanford Men START F.ast

Stanford University, Cal. May IL
athletes has left here for Ann Arbor.
Mich. to compete next Saturday in a
meet with the University of Michigan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-17

Prizes have been offered for the old
est, the tallest, the shortest and the
latest active miner at the celebration
and for the finest baby under one year
of a miner.
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To EIectrocute Negro Fiend.

Wise, Va May 1..-Milton Mallory,
young negro arrested Saturday,
charged with attacking six little girls.
ranging from to II years old, was
convicted here today and sentenced to
electrocution, July II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

have cuddled under the same blanket
for years will suddenly fly out 1t each
other, part company. and put on war
paint. Mr.. Roosevelt knows how that
is himself. No man in our political Ifs
has turned corners more sharply than
he, or antagonized more former support
CTS.
And yet he keeps going. His place
in our public affairs is unique. What
would destroy another msn-nearly any
other-does not feaEe him. He keeps
company, and parts company, and forms
new company, at his own pleasure. Some
men have remained Ut his side through
all the shifts and changes Of his career.
It is easy to believe that IL Mr.. Per-
kins had exerted himself In Judge Sea-
bury's behalf among the bull moosers,
and delivered a large portion Of the
herd, he would have ELECTED compI-
ment instead Of exceriation from the
democratic candidate. That Is the way
the political world wass. You tickle me,
I tickle you. You swat me, I swat you.
After November, Judge Seabury, whether
elected or not, may recast his later
opinion Of Mr.. Perkins, and mako it
conform to the first opinion he enter
tanned, which seems to have been one
Of admiration and good will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

noted that the tanks again proved q ma
tsrial factor in sffecting tho British ad-
vance. No particular details are given
Of their achievements. They seem
merely TO have taken their places as
part Of the British war enginery. Il
tsey are able 70 accomplish half Of
what they showed at first they will un-
doubleday prove . valuable weapon.
Nothing further has been heard Of
the reported German protest against the
tanks as contrary to the. principles Of
international warfare. The claim was
too ridiculous to be advanced seriously,
especially by power that had intro
duced poison gas and liquid fire into the
combat. The tank is merely q moving
fort, motor breastwork, as legitimate
on land % an armored ship at sea.
Probably the German government has
at NO time thought of protesting against
this device, as such an action would i'm
mediately cause review Of all the ex-
traordinary means Of war making which
that government itself has adopted, in
cluded the bombing Of unfortified places
from Zeppelins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
The Tanks" Again.

Since the first announcement that the
British had introduced q new war ma
chine in the fighting on the western
front in the armored "tank," or tractor
fort, little has been heard Of these new
weapons Of ofense save now and then
dispatch indicating that to some ex.
tent they were still in operation. From
German sources have come the claim
that the tanks have not proved efficient,
that in very rough ground they are
likely to topple and that a shell puts
them out Of action. There was one &C.
count Of tractor for which went on its
side and was the object Of much fierce
fighting, the Germans endeavoring to
obtain possession Of Il, doubtless to learn
its secret. The outcome Of this particu-
lar engagement has never been dis
closed. Subsequently there was story
Of . furious encounter in which British
troops stood of q German attack on Q
tank that had run out of fuel, tho de.
tenders holding of the attack until .
new supply was obtained.
In the reports Of Sundays fight.
ing in the direction Of Bapaums II 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
Seabury and Perkins.

Judge Seabury, fresh from the bench,
opens his campaign breezily. Richard
Olney, who recently paid his respects to
Mr.. Hughes, has probably noted the ease
with which the democratic candidate for
Governor of New York turned from the
plaeidity Of the courtroom to the tur-
buience of the hastings He starts in
like veteran politician.
not take Judge Seabury by surprise On
the contrary, he was expecting it-had
worked for it. While still on the bench
he had lent hand to the Seabury boom.
So that all he had to do when the time
came was to shed his black silk gown
and don his stumping toys. This he
did not only with ease, but joy; and
he is scheduled for thirty days of steady
spellbinding.
Mr.. Wilson in his campaign depre-
Gates personalities. Judge Seabury in
his invites them, and sets the pace. He
takes a particularly direct fall out of
George w. Perkins, and gets reminder
from Mr.. Roosevelt which, coming from
that source, should add to the gayety of
the contest.
This is that not so long ago Judge
Seabury was on good terms with Mr..
Perkins, and accepted assistance from
him in public matters Of moment to the
Judge. The suggestion is that the demo-
cratic candidate for governor is un.
grateful.
It may be. Politics not only makes
strange bedfellows, but bitter enemies
out Of former bedfellows. Mem who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Stumping.

There is pleasantly in the Presidents
attitude toward stumping. On the way
to Omaha he has excused himself from
making speeches at small stations by
declaring that he is "before the jury
and cannot say anything" At the same
time those members of the jury who
have crowded up, taken his hand, and
assured him that they are ready with
a verdict in his favor have heard from
him He has said something to them.
They have also understood that if they.
organize an excursion party and jour
ney to Shadow Lawn he will make them
a stump speech to beat the band. What
would be improper for him at their
homes is entirely proper at his.
1t admits of no serious dispute that
wherever Mr.. Wilson appears now he is
in character as the candidate of his
party for reelection, and whatever he
says is intended to serve his campaign.
No disguise will avail, and no apology
is necessary. He is within his rights
and obeying a party call in getting
out to see the folks" as often as pos
sible
And he is seeing on this stumping tour,
and will see on the others he will make,
a great many of the folks. It will be
the duty of the local democratic lead
ers to have the folks turn out in as
large numbers as possible and hearten
the candidate to the limit.
The folks, indeed, are very much alive
and taking notice. Mr.. Hughes is seeing
acres and halls full of them. Presently
Mr. Roosevelt will be rolling around in
the middle country, and he will have
enthusiastic receptions. Then will ap-
pear Mr.. Bryan, who is both star and
a perennial attraction, and draws and
stirs enormous crowds.
Need we wonder that the claims of
the party managers are in such con!
fident key, and yet so far apart As
for the candidates and their principal
supporters, how could they be expected
to draw anything but confidence and
encouragement from demonstrations
carefully planned and carried out by vet
Grams at the gamef
Nobody is sacrificing any dignity by
participating in these proceedings. They
are modelled on good customs with which
the country is familiar. The President
of the United States is simply during
his incumbency of that Office the first
citizen; and when his commission ex-
pires he returns to the ranks. he is
the head servant, and proud to serve.
So that Mr.. Wilson in this campaign can
stump with as much propriety as Mr..
Hughes or any of the other citizens
who are interested in what should be
done in the national behalf during the
next four years.