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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
STRIKE BALLOTS READY
Railroad Unions to Send Out 10000
to Members.

New York, June 16.-Ballots for
the vote to be taken by the four
unions of railway employees on the
question of authorizing their officials
to call a strike probably will be sent
out from the headquarters of the
union officials here by tomorrow
night. The question as formulated to-
day reads:
Are you prepared to withdraw
from the services of your railroad in
the absence of a settlement agreeable
to the committee and your representa-
tiveS?''
Immediately upon the termination
yesterday of the conference of the
railway managers and the union men,
resulting from their failure to agree.
the union officials began to draw up
a statement of the situation which
will be sent to the railway employees,
together with the ballot. AS the bal
lots will go not only to members OF
the brotherhood but also to other rail-
way men, it was estimated today that
100000 of them would be sent out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
ORPET SCORES POINT
Three Months Elapsed Before Spots
on Coat Were Analysed

Waukegan, June ia factor in
the defense of Will Orpet charged
with the murder of Marian Lambert
was brought out at the opening of
court today, when cross examination
OF DR.. Ralph w. Webster, toxicologist,
was resumed by Attorney Ralph f.
Potter of the defense.
Mr. Potter brought out that nearly
three months elapsed from the find
ing of Marian's body February 10 to
May 5, when Marian's coat and othe-.
garments were brought to Dr. Web
Ster, to have stains on them analyzed.
The coat introduced in evidence YES
terday showed three circular white
spots; the marks witnesses said. of
cyanide of potassium
The state hopes to have its evidence
all in by the middle of next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
KANSAS PIONEER DIES
Mrs. NJ. j. Smith Came to Kansas
When the State Was Young.

Mrs NJ j. Smith died Thursday at
her home, 410 Underwood avenue.
The funeral will be held at 2:30
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the resi-
dence of her daughter. Mrs. F. w.
Swearingen, 205 East Eighth avenue.
The interment will take place in To-
peka cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born in Ohio in
1874, and came to Kansas in the early
COS soon after her marriage. She
lived on a farm near Topeka until
the death of her husband several years
ago when she moved to her late home.
She is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. F. w. Svearingen, Topeka; Mrs.
V. F. Mcclure and Ethel Smith, San
Diego, Cal, and one son, Frank Smith,
of Seattle, Wash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
PTCkPOCKETS BUSY
Lewis Hcberling Failed to Find Watch
Recently Purchased by Him.

eker Bros, and who lives at PIT Kan
sas avenue, saved his money all winter
to surprise himself with a seventeen
jeweled watch. He finally accumu-
lated a sufficient amount and bought
the watch he had been watching.
That was Wednesday.
Thursday he met a friend he
thought might be interested in his
new timepiece.
wait a minute" he said. Let me
show you my new watch. It's a
peach.
And he reached into his pocket for
the watch. 1t wasn't there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
HUGHES To MEET T. R.
Friends Think Colonel Will Stump for
G. o. p. Nominee.

New York, June 16.-That Charles
Evans Hughes, Republican presi-
Dental candidate, will soon have con-
ference with Colonel Roosevelt, was
the strong belief today of men identi-
fled with the Hughes campaign.
1t came on the heels of a rumor
emanating from the Roosevelt side of
the house that the colonel would see
Hughes tonight. In view of the fact,
however, that Roosevelt expects to be
in town and Hughes will leave at
o'clock to be away two days, this is
held inaccurate. Those responsible for
the news that the men will confer also
are of the opinion that Roosevelt will
take the stump for Hughes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16

the front and told amusingly of their
first introduction to the movies"
THE movies to them are the real
thing" he said. when the hero gets
in a perilous situation the air is filled
with shouts of warning from the
Hindus The villain is heartily Missed
and the man standing at the parting
of the ways is given audible advice In
Hindustanee."
E. Munson, an association worker in
China, spoke of the progress being
made by the Chinese. One of the
most striking changes he said was in
their attitude toward athletics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
PLAN A BIG MEETING
Republicans Make Preliminary Ar
rangements for Hughes Celebration.

Preliminary plans for a rafting
Hughes ratification meeting at the city
auditorium on the night of Saturday,
June "a, were made this noon at a
meeting of Republicans at the Com
mercial club. Subcommittee were
appointed and a definite program will
be outlined at meeting to be held
Monday noon ~
Speaking, music, vocal and instru-
mental, will be features of the pro-
gram as outlined this noon. Members
of the committee are: Senator James
A. Troutman, John T. CLANCY, J. n.
Dol1ey, w. L. Schoch, James Mullin,
A. L. Bauer, w. P. Montgomery, P. H.
Coney, J. c. Gafford, Harold T. Chase,
Margaret Hill McCarter, Lila Day
Monroe, Mrs. H. o. Carney, Mrs. Lucy
Milliken and Mrs. Mollie Hunter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
German Attack Near Verdun
Broken by French Guns.
Bulgar Forces Move; Austrian
Positions Are Taken.
RUSS CAPTURE $4,000 MORE
Successes Along the Southern
Front, Says Report.
German Forces Repulsed At
tacks on Deadman Hill.

Petrograd, June 16.-The capture of
an additional 100 officers and $4,000
men was announced today by the war
office. The Russian successes in the
offensive along the southern front are
continuing, the statement continues.
Paris June 16.-Powerfu1 German
attacks made last night on the French
position southeast of Thiaumont farm
on the Verdun front broke down under
the French machine gun and infantry
fire, according to today's statement by
the war office.
To Rumanian Frontier.
Athens. June 16.-It was reported
in Athens today that the Buigarians
were Withdrawing the majority of
their forces from Saloniki to the Ru-
manian frontier
Italian Attack Succeeds.
London, June 16.-Austrian posi-
tons east of Montaloone have been
captured by the Italians in southern
Tyrol. Several hundred prisoners and
seven machine guns fell into Italian
hands. according to Rome special
report.
The Austrian war office report is
sued in Vienna last night claims to
have repulsed "fruitless efforts of the
Italians against our Dolomite posi-
tions," and to have "aerial1y bonn
tarded the railway stations of Verona
and Padua.''
French Attacks RepuIsed.
Berlin, June 1.-two attacks de-
livered by the French yesterday and
last night on the German line along
the southern slope of Deadman Hill,
Verdun front. were unsuccessful, the
war office announced today. In the
the first attack the French temper
arlly gained some ground but a coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
MOVIES IN TRENCHES
New Amusement Feature for Soldiers
in Europe.

THE latest innovation in trench life
is the movies" ]. J. Mcconnell, in
ternational foreign work secretary of
the Y. NJ c. A. told an interested au-
dience at the state house last night.
This may seem far cry from Red
Cross rescue work." Mcconnell eau
toned. But the two go hand in hand.
The Y. NJ. c. A. has received high
praise from the military authorities
for this latest innovation in recreation
for the soldiers
Mcconnell, who for the last three
years has had charge of the work in
India for the association, was especial
ly active among the Hindu soldiers at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
TAKE UP RELIEF WORK CAR COMPANY TO AID
Anne Morgan Will Go to France
Vanderbilts Also to Sail.

New York, June 16.-Miss Anne
Morgan will sail for France a week
from Saturday to take part in the war
relief work. She will be accompanied,
she said, by Miss Elizabeth Marbury
and Miss Elsie DeWolfe, both of whom
also will aid in taking care of wounded
French soldiers. They plan to stay
until October.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt will
sail at the same time as Miss Morgan.
Mrs Vanderbilt returns to France to
continue her work with the American
ambulance corps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16

New York. June ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper 3taQ13E pcr cent. Sterling, 60 day
bills. 4.T3M demand. 4.75M: cables. 40.
Kronen. demand, i2A cables, faN: Guild
era. demand. Il Ole: cables, II HID. Lfres,
31M; cables. a1M. Bar silver. d3hc: Mexi-
can dollars. 4she. Government bonds.
heavy; railroad bonds. Irregular. Time
loans. firIner: 90 days. 3hd3N; 90 days.
3A6I4: @ months, 33l6t4.
Call money, flrmer: high. 3h low. az f;
ruling rate. 3; last loan, 31a closing bid B;
offered at 3H.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16

Next will be a government inspection
of the personnel and of the quarters
selected for drilling. Then equipment
will be supplied and the company will
be mustered into the government SER
vice. Under the terms of the new
army bill Kansas must have 5000 men
and 1000 officers in the next five
years. The present strength of the
Kansas National Guard is 1900 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
Keeps Oklahoma Tennis Title.

Oklahoma City, June 16.-Paul
Barrough of Hugo, open tennis cham
pion of Oklahoma, retained his title
today by defeating Charles Speice, of
Kingfisher, in an exciting match that
went the entire five games, ST.; as:
SO: So: 7-5-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
SPECIAL NOTICE, MOOSE

All members are requested to be
present Monday night, June 10, en-
largement of club room special order
of business Your attendance is i'm
portant. Refreshments.
c. c. MATHEWS, Secy.
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
DEATHS and FUNERALS

MRS. SAMANTHA ]. SMITH, age 70,
|7ied Thursday afternoon at her home.
BIO Underwood avenue. The funeral
will be held at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs. F. w. Swearingen, at
pos East Eighth avenue. The burial
|wiil take place in Topeka cemetery
New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans. June 16.-COTTON-Spot,
|steady, Unchanged middling, 1863
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-16
FRATERNAL AID union

No 2's picnic at Wakarusa June 1S.
Member desiring free fare notify Sec
rotary Middaugh, 2575 Red.-Adv.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
GARARD MARSHALL CONVICTED
OF ACCEPTING BRIRE

Girard, Ala.-City Marshall John
Oakes OF Girard was convicted at
Scale, Ala, on charges of accepting
bribes for the protection OF liouor
dealers here and on testimony given
at the trial. Mayor Earl Morgan and
City Clerk 1. A. Weaver were later
arrested on similar charges. They
were released under bonds of s2.5OO
each.
The Girard city council voted TO
tax illegal liquor venders in Girard
$50 month and instructed Oakes
to collect this amount. according TO
testimony. Oakes testified that the
council instructed him to make these
collections and he admitted receiving
money under these Instructions.
Oakes was remanded to Jail to
await sentence Conviction carries
with it penitentiary term of from
three TO ten years
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
To Ask For More Money.

Columbia-High school applica-
Citations have been sent out by the
state superintendent of education. The
state board OF education will meet in
few weeks and pass on ting petitions
for the various high schools for state
aid. The legislature has made az ap-
preparation of S35,0OO for this work
ut will require $1OO, 900 to take care
OF the situation next year and will re-
port the facts to the legislature" said
J. f. Swearingen, state superintendent,
discussing the needs OF the high
schools OF the state
The education board at its summer
meeting will also pass on the schol-
arships at state institutions. The fis-
cal agent OF the state board OF chari-
ties and corrections is now making an
investigation OF the financial condi-
ton OF applicants for the state schol.
arships and will report 10 the educa-
ton board.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
TWO BIG CRUISERS
SUNK IN NORTH SEA
BRITISH LOSE TWO CRUISERS BY
TEUTONIc SUBMARINE
ATTACKS.
ONE SUBMARINE DESTROYED
kaiser's High Seas Fleet Come Out
But was Put Back QuickIy.-One
German Submarine Rammed BY An
other, SO Fatalities Are Result.

London.-Two British light cruisers.
the Nottingham and Falmouth, were
sunk in Moth Sea by German sub
marines while the vessels were
seaching for the German high seas
fleet, according to an official an
nouncement by the Admiralty. One
German submarine was destroyed by
the British. while another was ram
med and possibly sunk, according to
the Admiral statement which follows:
Reports from our lookout squad
rons and other units showed there
was considerable activity on the part
of the enemy in the North Sea on
Saturday. The German high sea fleet
came out, but learning from their
scouts that the British forces were
in considerable strngth, the enemy
avoided an engagement and returned
to port.
In searching for the enemy we
lost two cruisers by submarine at
tacks-H. NJ. S. Nottingham, Captain
c. b. Miller, and H. M S. Falmouth
Captain John Edwards. All the Off
GERS of the former were saved, but
3S of the crew are missing. All the
officers and men of the Falmouth
were saved, but one stoker, Norman
Fry. died OF injuries.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
LIVE STOCK CONFERENCE
Meeting of Much Importance VIII be
Held in orangeburg Week Begin
ming October 10th.

Orangeburg.-Se w. A. Llv-
lngston of the Orangeburg chamber OF
commerce announced that an arrange
ment had been perfected for holding
state wide conference on live stock
raising at Orangeburg during the week
beginning October 16 next. The con-
ference will be held under the Joint
auspices OF the Southern settlement
and development organization. which
is conducting a South-wide propaganda
in the interest of live stock raising
and diversified farming. the extension
department of Clemson College. the
state department Of agriculture and
the Orangeburg chamber OF commerce.
The conference will last two days.
There will he an exhibit OF South
Carolina bred cattle and hogs. nd
the sessions will be devoted to practi.
cal discussions OF the vital questions
relating to animal husbaudry. instead
of too set speeches which too often
characterize meetings OF this kind
Experts in various lines OF live stock
raising and marketing from the fed
eral government and from those sec
ttons OF the country where live stock
is raised successfully will be in at
tendance, and preparations are being
made to handle the largest crowd Of
its kind ever assembled in this state
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
ADVANCE BY TRIPLE BLOW
FRENCH AND BRITISH STRIKE
WITH TERRIFIC FORCE ON
SoMME FRONT.
Teutons Are Driven Back 800 to 500
Yards.-AIlles Are Now Near the
Pig Railroad Town of CombIes.
Quiet on Other Fronts.

London.-The French and British
striking with terrific force in three di-
rections on the Somme front. have
stormed nearly three miles of Gerpan
trences. driving forward at points to
a depth of 300 to 500 yads.
The most important gains were
made by the British and French
troops striking north from the point
where the Allied lines meet. Maure-
pas and Clery. two of the most impor-
tant points held by the Germans in
this sector, have been fianked on both
sides.
The road has also been reached be-
tween Maurepas and Guillemont, the
latter town being the immediate OBJ
jective OF the British. This advance.
If maintained, brings the Allies direct
ly in front of the large railroad town
OF Sombles.
South OF the Somme. the French
stormed German trenches over a
length of about three-quarters of a
mile, driving forward in a southerly
direction from Belloy-on Santerre
Paris reports that considerable num-
Der of prisoners were taken in these
operations.
For the first time in many days no
important action is reported from the
Russian front and the same dearth OF
news prevails in regard to the Italian
operations. The most important item
or news regarding the Italian advance
against Triest is contained in a news
dispatch from Milan. which says that
German troops are to be employed in
the defense Of the big Austrian port.
If corroborated, this means that Italv
and Germany will at last enter into an
active state OF war.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
EXPERTS PLANNING FIGHT
VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN TO PRE-
VENT FURTHER SPREAD OF
INFANTILE PARALYSIS.
Resolutions Adopted at Meeting.-Ex-
press No Alarm That Epedemic
Might Become Countrywide, Prepare
Against Widespread Outbreak.

Washington.-Plans for more Wig.
orous campaign to prevent further
spread of infantile paralysis were
made here at conference Of health
authorities of most OF the states with
officials of the Federal Public Health
Service.
Resolutions were adopted by the
conference in which eminent plague
experts, scientists and bacterioIogists
are participating outlined different
proposals for checking dissemination
Of the disease.
Uniformity Of regulations for trav.
ell on railroad trains. steamships and
other carriers, was urged by Secre.
tary McAdao of the Treasury De-
partment in opening the conference
and while several speakers held that
general quarantine again passengers
from the Eastern infected areas was
unnecessary the conference probably
will recommend a system OF uniform
inspection, issuance OF health certif.
Gates and cooperation between Fed.
reals and State health and railroad
authorities toward safeguarding trav-
ell. Medical representatives OF doz.
en- large trunk lines urged the CON
ference to assist in securing uniform
traffic rules.
A national survey presented by the
state delegates showed 11,717 cases in
3S states reporting, including cases
since January 1.
Following is a summary OF CON
ditions in Southern States.
North Carolina-Dr. w. S. Rankin
20 cases; two deaths; conditions not
unusual, except five cases in one
town in last three weeks. Only two
cases traceable to New York Seven
teen deaths last year No quarantine
against Eastern States.
South Carolina-Dr. J. E. Hayne
IS cases in July and 81 in August
with none before. Developing in
Wagner and Springfield districts. No
state quarantine but rigid intrastate
travel regulations.
Virginia-Dr. f. G. Williams, 10
cases in June and 10 in July; only
one attributable to importation. Lo-
cal but not state quarantine More
cases in 1915 and sporadic since every
month.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
SENATORS URGE U. s.
BOND ISSUE OF $13o,ooo,o 900
Unexpected Recommendation In Con-
gress 10 Meet Mexican
Expenditures.

Washington.-A bond issue OF $780,.
900 900 to meet extraordinary govern
ment expenditures due to the Mexican
situation was Unexpectedly recon-
mended to Congress by majority mem
bers OF the Senate finance committee
with the concurrence OF the treasury
The bond issue is urged in the
report of the finance committee Dem.
ocrats filed in the Senate late today on
the $205.0000O revenue bill. In addi
tion to the proposed issue and the reve-
nue. bill the finance committee asserts
that further appropriation OF $S6, ,00O-
900 will be necessary TO defray the ex-
pense Of operations in the Mexican
emergency if conditions on the border
continue as they are now after Decem-
ber 81 1916. The S130 900 900 to be
provided by the proposed bond issue
the report says. will meet Mexican
expenditures only until the end of this
calendar year.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS

New cotton has been sold on tho
Lexington market.
The Appalachian. highway
Saluda-Hendersonville ends now in
good shape and ready for tourist
travel
DR.. w NJ. Riggs, president OF elem
son College, accompanied by Mrs.
Riggs and Miss May Riggs OF Orange
burg have gone to spend a vacation
Of two or three weeks I'm tbs North
Carolina mountains. chiefly At Blow
ing Rock
Another case of infantlIe paralysis
was. reported to the state board Of
health from Greenville county. which
makes a total Of 40 cases reported dur
ing the month Of August.
Illustrated pamphlets describing the
growing and conditioning for market
Of peanuts are being circulated by thr
Sumter chamber OF commerce among
farmers Of sumter. Lee and Clar,u.
'cs. I'apo is entertained of
developing peanut industry at sum
ter, as means both OF forestalling
the boil weeyil and of enriching the
soil.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
ALLIES GAIN ON GERMAN
CENTER IN SOMME FRONT.
Another Step Made In Anelo-French
Advance Toward Combles.

London.-Assauults by British and
French forces against German posi-
uons north of the Somme in France
have resulted in the gaining of addi.
tional ground by the attackers, ac-
cording TO the British and French
War Office. The French advance was
in and around Maurepas. the scene of
much hard fighting during the last
few weeks, and the British gain was
in the direction Of Ginchy and Guile
mont, near the Southern end OF their
section OF the Somme front. The
Anglo-French attack London says.
took place along the whole line from
Pozieres to the Somme.
The gains reported by Paris and
London were in the center OF the Ger
man positions on the Somme front
and mark another step in the Anglo
French advance toward Combles
French troops gained more ground in
the village of Maurepas. after the
stopping of German counter-attacks
near the village. Calvary hill. south
east Of the village, was carried by as
sault and the French positions on the
Maurepas-Clery road was also ex.
tended
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-08-24
FIVE NEGROES LYNcHED
BY A FLORIDA MOB

Gainesville, Fla. - Five negroes,
three men and two women, were TAX
en- from the Jail at Newberry, Fla, and
hanged by a mob and another negro
was shot and killed by deputy sheriffs
near Jonesville. Fla. as the result of
the killing Of Constable S. G. Wynne
and the shooting OF DR.. l. G.. Harris by
Boisey Long, a negro. The lynched
negroes were accused of aiding Long
to escape.
Dispatches from Newberry said that
the mob, which lynched the five ne
groes, was composed of about 200 men
and worked quietly and rapidly. AT
ter gaining entrance to the jail they
took the victims to a point about a
mile from town and hanged all to one
large oak tree. Not shot was fired.