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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-21
LADIES win FLIGHTS
Mrs. A. N. Edwards and Miss Lee Vic
torious at Golf Tournament.

Kansas City, June 21.-Mrs. A N
Edwards of the Algonquin club, St
Louis, and Miss Carolyn Lee of the
Hill Crest club Kansas City, won their
matches today in the third round of
the women's state golf championship
Mrs Edwards won from Mrs. T. H
Mastin of Mission Hills, Kansas City.
8 up and Z to play, while Miss Lee
eliminated Mrs. Nelson S. Riley Kan
sas City, Country club. three up and
two to play.
Ideal golf weather, a cloudy sky.
cool air and an absence of wind pre-
vailed for the second round of the
mems championship which began this
afternoon on the Blue Hills course
The match between Alden B. Swift,
st. Joseph, and DR.. G. L. Miller, Blue
Hills attracted the largest gallery.
Swift is the trans Mississippi cham
pion and favorite for first honors in
the present tournament Dr. Miller
holds the course record at Blue Hills
with rs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-21
U. S. SHIP BLOWS UP
Probably Can't Ascertain Whether
Mine or Torpedo Did 1t.

London, June 21.-The American
steamer Seaconnet which was run
ashore on the Scroby Sands on Sunday
after having been damaged by an eX-
terror explosion has been abandoned
and declared a total loss. The pieces
of metal found on the ship after the
explosion are now in the possession of
American Consul General Skinner,
who is having them examined by eX-
perts, but who had little hope of elicit
ing proof as to whether the fragments
are those of a mine or a torpedo as
they are very small, the largest being
only one inch square. The British adj
miralty is also making and investiga-
ton in the Seaconnet case.
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DEBATE ON ARMY BILL
Appropriation of S157 .0OO.O 900 May Be
Allowed Tomorrow.

Washington, June 21.-GeneraI de-
bate on the army appropriation bill
carrying a total of S157, 100000, an in
crease ofg $55,00O,O0O over last yt>>r,
began today in the house. 1t is ex-
pected to be passed by tomorrow
afternoon.
During the debate Republican Lead
er Mann read into the record excerpts
from Secretary Lansing's note to the
Mexican government relating to out
RACES against Americans. IF these
statements are true, as they undoupt-
eddy are" he said cit is to the ever
lasting shame of the American repub-
lie"
Representative Gardner objected
that the bill did not provide sufficient
appropriations for the equipment of
cannon and artillery ammunition for
the national guard. Representative
Hay, chairman of the military COM
mittee, said the president had the
Mexican situation well in hand. THE
president" he added, lis going to pur-
sue his course. which will bring peace
and honor to the United States"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-21
HOLD BROWNIES BODY
Murdered CattIeman Buried by Mcxi-
cans; Grave Is Guarded.

Brownsville, June 21.-Fearing an
attempt would be made by Americans
to obtain by force the body of Will
liam Browne. wealthy American cattle
dealer, murdered in Matamoras, 300
Mexicans left Matamoras today to oc-
cupy the site where the body was
buried. A detachment of infantry was
sent from Fort Brown to a point op-
posite the grave to observe movements
of the MeXicanS.
Browne, whose body was found in
the Rio Grande on the Mexican side
yesterday with a bullet in his head,
was last seen alive in Matamoras Sat
urday night The authorities at
Matamoras have refused permission
to eXhume the body, saying they are
awaiting instructions from Mexico
City
Breaking up of the punitive expedi-
ton that crossed into Mexico near
here Saturday was begun today. Troop
E, Third cavalry, was ordered from
the camp on this side back to Browns
vile. The other units will return to
their home stations tomorrow
Army officers today began recruit
ing scouts for probable service in
Mexico.
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AMATEUR IN GAME
WILDER Galloway Enters Race With
OId-Timc Politicians

WILDER Galloway. vino sprung a sur
prise on the other candidates when
he-filed his petitions for the Republi-
can nomination for county clerk today
announced his candidacy at the same
time he filed. Two of the candidates
for. clerk are in the office in which he
filed his petitions-John Wright and
Kenneth Raub. They are both deputies
under o. X. Swayze.
Galloway is a graduate of Washburn
college and was with the Capper rub
icNions for fourteen years. Nearly
tive years ago he resigned and is now
employed by the Piersen Telegraph
Tr4nsmitter company in which he is
financially interested.
BIS candidacy puts new interest into
the fight over the office of county
cieElS. He is new in the political game
While his three opponents are exper-
ieTRed. Wright. Raub and Henry
Monroe have all won and are now
holding county offices. Galloway has
neeer before been candidate for Of
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STATE NEEDS MONEY
Drafts on County Treasurers to Pay
June Bills.

Sixty per cent of the money levied
for use of the state during the current
year is gone. A per cent draft
on county treasurers today will raise
$1SO,2S9.35 with which to help pay the
states bills for June. The drawing
took from the treasurers so per
cent of the money levied last year by
direct taxation for the payment of the
states bills during 1916.
Fifteen per cent of the money for
this year was used for the payment of
state claims IN December. last year.
An additional AS per cent of the
money has been required to meet the
running expenses during the first
six months of the year. The 40
per cent remaining in the treasury
must meet the demands on the state
until December 20. At that time the
state can follow the policy pursued in
former years and draw on the new
taxes
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never LOVED HER
Orpet Admitted He Cared Moth.
ing for Marion Lambert.
at Was Cold Proposition"
He Told Reporter.

Waukegan, Ill, June 21.-The cita-
ton of authorities consumed an hour
time in the Orpet trial this morning,
after which Sheriff Elvin Griffin tes-
tifieG to going to Madison, Wis, with
States Attorney Dady to arrest Orpet
Orpet at first denied having been at
Lake Forest but in the end admitted
that he was with Marion Lambert on
February 8, the day of her death, ac-
cording to the witness.
According to the witness. Everett
Friganza, a 81 year old newspaper re-
porter, who had several interviews
with Orpet, was recalled. He repeated
to the jury his testimony of Tuesday.
given while the jury was excluded. In
addition he said:
"Orpet told me that he met Marion
in Helm Woods to tell her their
friendship had ceased-that he was
through He said that they walked
together. She stopped and he walked
on when he looked back she had fall
len in the snow
Engaged to Another.
Friganza in talking with Orpet on
the train coming from Madison to
Lake Forest asked Orpet if he we're
engaged to Celeste Youker.
He said that they were practically
engaged" related the witness. He
asked me not to drag her name into
the case. He admitted that his rela-
tions with Marion were Illicit. He said
1t was a cold proposition never
told her 1 loved her-I never said
would marry her
After Orpet, was placed in Jail Fri
ganza said he found it difficult tC
reach Orpet, and had himself arrested
and thrown in Jail with the accused
on February 20.
I'm the jail" continued the witness
81 asked Orpet what had become OF
| the bottle which contained the potas.
SUM cyanide. He replied that he
could save the state lot of trouble by
| clearing that up 1 asked him if he
had disposed of the bottle. He said
| No.
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PROTEST TO WILSON
Business Men Don't Want Scientific
Shop Management Abolished.

Washington. June Ala score of
prominent manufacturers, engineers
and business men protested today to
Mr.. Wilson against what they termed
anti-efficiency legislation such as the
bill of Representative Tavenner of IL
linois to abolish so called scientific
shop management and stop watch
systems.
L. Cook, former director of public
work at Philadelphia. He told the
president that some of the much at
tackled efficiency devices made for real
industrial preparedness.
In industrial operations the stop
watch has a large place" he said. ITO
forbid it's use would be like keeping a
carpenter without a foot rule. When
properly used it is only the harbinger
of increased prosperity from the
workers.
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MANY Want JOBS
At Noon Today 1919 State Can
didateS Had Filed.
Filing of s. Nj. johnson for
Lieut.. Governor Fills Ticket.

Shortly after noon today 1873 men
and women had signified a desire to
hold either state or district office for
the next two years. Nominating petit
tions received at the office of J. T.
one short of the 200 mark. with every
indication that a list of fifteen or
twenty new names would be received
before night. This is the last day in
which to file petitions or declarations
for primary nominations for public
jobs.
Both the Socialists and Prohibition
;sts completed their tickets today when
they certified names of list of can
didatcs for presidential electors and
several congressional and senatorial
positions. The Democrats provided a
full ticket when they certified the
name of S. NJ. johnson, a Norton law
yer. as the Bourbon candidate for
lieutenant governor.
Porter and West File.
Justices Silas Porter and j. S. West
filed declarations of intentions to en-
ter the primaries for Republican
nominations for supreme court JUS
tees. Justice West, who in the old
days of the Populist reign op-
posed S. H. Allen for judicial positions
in two elections, must next fall con-
tend with Judge Aliens son, Otis Allen
of Topeka for the election.
Estimates at the state house today
placed the number of probable can
didates for state offices, congressional
jobs and state senatorial positions, al
225. A large number of nominating
petitions are expected late this after
noon.
| Troubles faced the Prohibitionists
today when it became apparent that
nominating petitions for presidential
electors would not pass inspection
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CAVE EN- CHANCE
Threatened Attack on PerShing
Force Didn't Occur.
Warned Not to Move Except
Towards Border.
BUT He MADE THE DARE
Sent Detachment Eastward 35
Miles From Base.
Heavy ReinfOrcements of Car
ranZiStas at Border Posts.

San Antonio, June 21.-General
Pershing has given the Mexican
troops the opportunity to make good
their threat to attack him if he moved
east or west but the Mexicans declined
the issue. He sent small force east
ward to Guzman, about 35 miles from
his line of communication yesterday
to investigate a report that a concen-
tration of Mexican troops had been
made there. He reported the incident
to General Funston today, adding
that the detachment had returned
without finding any Mexican troops
in that vicinity.
Removing General Trevino' S
threat to attack the Americans if they
moved in any but northerly direction
| officers here regarded his failure to
do so as indicating of reluctance on
| his part to carry out his threat.
900 De Factos Reach Piedras Negras
i Reports to department headQuar-
tiers today told of the arrival of more
troops at Ojinaga, opposite Preside
| and at Piedras Negras. Beyond
Negras, opposite Eagle Pass. Beyond
Ojinaga increased activity was noticed
! but officers here believe Colonel Gas
| ton, commanding on the American
side, has men enough to meet the sit
| uation. The heaviest addition to the
| Mexican border army was that a
Piedras Negras, where General Murgis
! arrived with 1000 men.
| General Funston announced that tt
the army's equipment here there hat
! been added today a large number o.
searchlights.
General Parker reported from
Brownsville that he had not beer
able to confirm the rumor that Ameri
cans at Cerralvo had been massacred
| General Funston was notified by the
war department today that detailed
instructions have been sent to him TO
organization in this department O.
four regiments of infantry and tw'
cavalry regiments under the army re
organization bill which will become
effective July 1. He said the work o
forming the new regiments would b'
commenced as soon as the orders hav,
| been received.
Reinforced by Yaqui Band.
Eagle Pass, June 21.-General Muir
gia, a Carranza commander, arrived
at Piedras Negras, the Mexican tow
opposite here, today with a detach
ment of 1000 Yaqui Indians rein
forcing The garrison there. A larg
part of the civilian population of File
dras Negras has already moved south
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MatamOrOs Evacuated by Mexi-
can Citizens and Soldiers.
General Ricaut Has Headquar-
ters Ten Miles Away.
PREPARE FOR WAR WITH U. S.
Colonel RiOjas Ordered to DIN.
aga, Near Border.
Silliman, Last Consul in Mex
leo, Left Today.

Brownsville, Texas, June 21.-The
evacuation of Matamoros, the Mexican
town opposite here, which ordinarily
has a population of about 5000 OF
practically all civilians and the sol
dierS and the establishment of Gen.
Alfredo Ricauts new headquarters ten
miles inland has given a new turn to
border situation here that is puzzling
military authorities generally. Gen
eral Ricaut is in direct telegraph COM
munication with Mexico City. The
civilian population became panic
stricken this morning when the SOL
diers moved southwark, and those re-
naming quickly fled in every direction
from the city.
The streets are deserted, the post
office and other government buildings
closed, and only a few soldiers includ-
ing a guard at the international bridge
are to be seen. 1t was reported in
Brownsville following the evacuation
of the city that a liberal amount of
! dynamite had been placed in various
sections to be exploded in the event
American forces crossed the river.
The country to which the Mexicans
have gone is devastated, and drought
stricken, without water and without
| crops. and what little cattle remain
has been either removed to the interior
or killed for beef.
Consul SiIliman Leaves.
Eagle Pass, June 21.-Consul j. r.
Silliman arrived in this city last night
from Saltillo, coming by way of Mon
| clOva owing to the cessation of rail-
road traffic between Monterey and
Nuevo Laredo. He said he expected
to remain here for several days.
Mr.. Silliman is the last American
| consul to leave Mexico.
Mexican Troops Arrive.
Presidio, Tex, June 21.-Six hun
dred CarranZa soldiers were reported
today to arrive at Ojinaga, opposite
here. some time tomorrow with an
other detachment following.
This report coupled with statements
brought to the American side that Col.
Jose Riojas, the commander at DINA
ga, had been instructed by telegraph
from Chichuachua City to prepare for
war with the United States in the
next few days, created great excite
ment.
Armed Train to Cananca.
Nogales, Ariz., June 21.-The dis
patch to Cananea of twelve-c car
troop train carrying artillery ma
chine guns, ammunition and 1900
men, according to the officer in
charge, was reported here early to-
day by VIM. Linstrom, a railroad
man, who arrived here with his family
from Injuries and Magdalena, 5
miles south of the border. Four cars
of the train were armored and loaded
with ammunition
Linstrom came as far as Cananea
Junction, four miles south of the bor-
der on the train and was brought on
into Nogales, Sonora, on the engine
another crew having taken the troops
toward Cananea. Linstrom said nc
other American remained in the Mag
dalena district as far as he knew.
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WANT INSANE BLACKIF
Governor Delays Extradition Hearing
of Alleged Az Murderer.

Efforts to secure extradition papers
for the removal of William Mansfield.
alias Insane Blackie, to Iowa on MUIR
der charges. were at least temporarily
blocked when Governor apper today
adjourned a hearing until July 20.
Mansfield is now in Jail in Kansas
City, Kan.
The man is wanted in Montgomery
county, Iowa. on a charge of murder
1t is claimed tina. he killed an entire
family with an AK ard is guilty of nu-
merous offenses. Extraditior was re-
sisted by attorneys representing the
accused. At formal hearing today
Governor Capper postponed final ac-
ton pending the presentation of fur
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USED AXE And KNIFE
Fairmount Man Held for Attempt to
Kill Son and Wife.

East ST. Louis, ILL.,, June 21.-Sam-
uel Chucalo ard his wife were hacked
with an axe and a butcher knife at
their home at E'airmount City, near
here today. John Chucalo, father OF
the wounded man is in prison here
charged with the attack. 1t is thought
that ne is mentally unbalanced The
wounded couple are dangerously
hurt.
Two Killed in Storm.
Mount Carmel, Ill. June 21.-Mrs.
Isaac Reed was killed and her hus-
band and a son. Benjamin Reed were
injured last night when their home
ten miles north of here, was wrecked
by a high wind.
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AUSTROS CAPTURE RUSS
In Retreat, Beaten Army Grabs Off
1900 Pursuing Enemy

Berlin, June 21.-With the Austrian
rear guard closely engaging them, the
Russian have crossed the river Sereth,
the Austro-H Hungarian war office an
nounced in its report of June 90 In
the district of Lokatchi southeast of
Vladimir-V olyniski. the capture of
1900 Russians, one cannon and three
machine guns is reported.
Russian forces which crossed the
Styr river west of Koly were driven
back by a counter attack the official
statement of the war office today an
nounces. Northwest of Lutsk the Rus
slams strongly resisted the German ad-
VanceS
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WILL LAND MARINES
Daniels Says Navy Will Send Men
Ashore in Mexico if Necessary.

New York, June 21.-American
marines will be landed in Mexico
whenever there is occasion to protect
American citizens, Secretary of the
Navy Daniels said here today upon
leaving the convention room of the
National Editorial association before
which he made an address. But there
will be no promiscuous landing of
marines there" he added.
Secretary Daniels asserted that the
call for more men in the navy did
not indicate the calling out of volun-
teers and naval reserves "at the pres
ent time"
There is no present intention to
call out the Atlantic fleet he added,
because the cruisers and smaller
boats should be able to cope with the
situation from the standpoint of the
navy"
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New YORK Money Marked

New York. June 21.-MONEY-Me
paper, 31s@3A per cent. Sterling, 60 day
4.16 ZIG. Francs. demand, 5.9115 cables
5.91 Marks. demand, 75h; cables. 73 3-16.
Kronen demand. 13: cables, 13A. Guilders,
demand, Il 5-16: cables, Al GIG. Lires
demand. 6.;S: cables. 637. RubIes. de-
mand, 81 :: cables. 81 Il. Bar silver, G4Ac
Mexican dollars, 49Ac. Government bonds.
steady: railroad bonds, irregular. Time
loans. steady; GO days. 81 M31s 30 days,
31hG3A 8 months, $40
Call money. steady; high. 3 low. "a.
ruling rate. 2A last loan, 3; closing bid
2ax offered at 3.
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CHASE MEXICAN BAND
Fifty Guards Are OIL Trail of Fifteen
Outlaws Today.

San Antonio, July 21.-More than
fifty heavily armed deputy sheriffs.
and possemen from San Antonio, La
Costa and Macedonia, were securing
the country west of here this after
noon in search of Mexican bandits
who began operating in the territory
yesterday.
The band is said to have a strength
of twelve or fifteen members, all we'll
armed.
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GUARDS SALARY LOSS
is ST, 500, 900 A WEEK

Washington, June PA salary
loss of $1,500,000 a week to militia
men and their families was esti-
mated today by government ex-
perts as the cost of keeping men in
camp. 1t was estimated that the
average wage loss per man will be
SIS a week
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BATTERY IN TROUBLE
Absences in Local Organization Will
Number 40.

1t was learned late this afternoon
that there is an absente list of nearly
forty members of Battery A. Some
have not sufficient money to pay their
expenses here while others refuse
awaiting a settlement of a difficulty
existing between the state and United
States government over the payment
of the expenses of mobilization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-21

Give il attention. avoid exposure, be
regular and careful of your diet, also COM
1t contains Pine-Tar, Antiseptic Oils and
Balsams. Is slightly laxative DIR. Kings
New Discovery eases your cough, soothes
your throat and bronchial tubes. checks
your cold. starts to clear your head In
short time you know your cold is better
Its the standard family cough syrup il
use over 10 years. Get bottle at once
Keep it in the house as a cold insurance.
Sold at your druggist.-Adv.
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cortland. Ore. June 21.-Develop-
msnts today indicated that the fifth
anhual western governors conference.
scheduled to he held in Salt Lake City.
Juhe 26. would be postponed. Gov.
is ne WitI-vcombe of Oregon. secre-
farF of the confer ence. has announ ced
thai because of the Mexican situation
he would be unable to attend.
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IMMELMANN KILLED
Report Famous German Air Fighter
Down After Fifteen Victories.

London, June 21.-Lieutenant I'm
melmann, the famous German avia-
tof is reported to have been killed.
Lieutenant Immelmann, whose dar-
ing exploits as an aviator have ma lie
his name known throughout the
world, is reported to have been killed
in Il fall with an aeroplane.
The lieutenants name was last
mentioned in an official communica-
tion Nay II when he shot down his
fifteenth aeroplane.
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MOTHER OF Ia SONS HAS
SIX IN ARMY UNIFORMS

Baltimore, June 21.-Of the
fourteen sons all living, of Mrs.
Mary Wolfe of this city, six now
wear the uniforms of United States
soldiers. Two are with the
Twelfth cavalry in Mexico, one is a
member of the Twelfth artillery
stationed in Vermont, and three are
members of the Fourth regiment,
Maryland National Guard.
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GREEK CABINET RESIGNS
Entire New Set of Officials To Be
Named for Zaimis Ministry.

London. June 21.-An Athens dis
patch to the Star says that Premier
Skouloudis today handed his resigna4
ton and those of his fellow ministers
to the king, who Immediately sent for
former Premier Zaimis. 1t is believed
no member of the late ca binet will be
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Mexico Wants Cars.

Ell Paso. June 21.-Railway officials
here state today that the Mexican gov
eminent has been making strenuous
efforts to have the cars of the Ma
uonal railway returned from the
American side. The MeXicans gave
the excuse that they wanted to over
haul the cars in rehabilitating their
roads
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Lawrence. Kan, June 21.-Dr. Ray
mond c. Moore of Chicago university
was named today to succeed Professor
W. H. Twenhofel of the Kansas uni
versity department of geology. Pro-
fessor Twenhofel resigned in April to
accept position at the University of
Minnesota
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MRS GEORGE BARTEL. former
ly of Topeka, died this morning at her
home in Los Angeles according to
word received here late this afternoon
by members of her family. She is the
wife of George Bartel, brother of A
c. Bartel, former assistant city attor-
ney, who resigned this week to Join his
COMPANY of the national qua I'd