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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
APPEAL Is CASES
Alleged Lawbreakers Take Exception
to Rulings OF Lower Courts.

In a bunch of twenty-five cases ap-
pealed from the police court to the
Shawnee county district court today,
there are three against Steve Prouty,
alleged king of jointists. The three
are only the cases he has appealed
Besides these he has had several in
the police court which he has not APP
pealed. He beat one or them friday
In one case he is charged with SELL
ing liquor, in another he is charged
with gambling and in another he is
charged with keeping and maintain
ing
who were convicted in the police court
of violating the Sunday closing ordi-
nance These appeals were filed by
s. G. Mullin, D. E. Austin. A. b. Null
lin, J. A. DeVore. W. F. Kindred.
The complete list of appeals filed to-
Gay follows:
May Burnett. charged with being
drunk; Steve Prouty, charged with
selling liquor: S. G. Mullin. D. e. Aus
tin, A B. Mullin, J. A DeVore and
w. F. Kindred, charged with violating
the Sunday closing ordinance: Mrs.
Smith. charged with maintaining a
nuisance; s. Mcdowell, charged with
disturbing the peace: Mary Chesney,
charged with keeping and maintain
ing" John Davis. Oscar Reynolds and
Steve Prouty. charged with gambling;
Alberta Hadley. charged with being
disorderly; H K. Goodrich, charged
with assault; Leonard McCully.
charged with being found in o. D.
Cromwell, one case charging reckless
driving and another charging failure
to stop after an accident Mr.. Davis.
charged with maintaining a nuisance; ;
Andy Dupree. charged with selling
liquor; A. NJ. Thomas, charged with
keeping and maintaining place for
gambling; Susie Fitchue. Andy Du-
pree. w. L. Robinson and Steve Prou-
ty, charged with keeping and main
tanning"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
SWAYzE WON OUT
Judgment of 1918 Against Former
County Clerk Zimmerman.

Oscar Swayze, county clerk, won
judgment for 1913 against S. G.. Zim-
norman, former county clerk, in
decision handed down today by Judge
G. II. Whitcornb CT the second division
of the district court.
When SwayZe followed Zimmerman
as county clerk he charged that Zim-
norman had not kept his records up
to date. He placed the matter before
the county commissioners and was in
structed to bring the records of the
office up to the minute. That work
was done. Swayze was not given an
allowance for the work. The COM
missioners checked il up to him to
recover from Zimmerman.
Swayze filed suit in the district
court against Zimmerman asking for
judgment for approximately $500
Afterwards he cut out the amounts
claimed for Sunday work and the bill
stood at about $500 The case was
tried before Judge Whitcornb about a
month ago ard taken under advise
ment. Today he held that Svayze was
entitled to recover to the amount of
1913.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
126 DEATHS NOW
Infantile Paralysis Epidemic
Continues to Spread.
IS Deaths and 95 New Cases Re-
ported in n. Y. Today.

New York, July S.-Ten thousand
New York citizens, members of the
Home Defense League, were called
out today by Acting Police Commits
sioner Cooley to aid in the fight being
waged by government and municipal
health authorities against the infan-
tile epidemic.
Eighteen more deaths and 95 new
cases were reported today. This
brings the total number OF deaths
for the week up to 126 and the total
number of cases reported to the health
authorities to 1872. A majority of the
deaths and new cases We're IN BROOK
Ign.
With six federal health officers, I'M
der the leadership of DR.. William c.
Rucker here, efforts to curb the dis
ease were redoubled today. 1t was adj
mitted, however, that the excessive
heat-it was nearly 80 this afternoon
was likely to cause additional
deaths and more new cases.
Kill All Cats.
Suggestions of a war of eXtermina-
ton against cats in the tenement dis
tricts which the epidemic is most
prevalent were heard this afternoon.
Calling out of the Home Defense
league marks the first time the police
have taken such d step since the or
The members have been drilled by
regular police officers.
From 4 p. m. until midnight each
member of the league will accompany
a patrolman on his rounds and assist
him in seeing that health ordinances
are not violated. DR.. Emerson de-
clared this afternoon that the depart
ment was doing everything in its
power to curb the disease. Enough
hospital space has been offered to take
care of all patients.
Spread in Other States.
While the federal health officers were
preparing for active work here, they
were admittedly disturbed by reports
of the disease appearing in a dozen
different states, but it was pointed out
these were mostly isolated cases and
any danger of a further spread of the
epidemic would be quickly controlled
The deaths and new cases reported
today were divided as follows:
Brooklyn. 10 deaths; IA new cases.
Manhattan, deaths; 2 new cases.
Queens, 8 deaths; l new case.
Bronx, no deaths; 2 new cases.
Richmond no deaths: new cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
RUN OUT 100 men
Trego County Expelling Mob That
Raidcd Jail

Wakeeney, Kans., July s.-More
than one hundred men We're being
expelled from this county today by
4 posse of citizens and deputy sher-
ifs after they had forced the Trego
county Jail here last night and re-
leased several of their companions
who had been incarcerated on
charges of carrying concealed weap-
ons.
Reports here were that two men
had been accidentally shot while the
posse, which was organized by the
county sheriff, was at its work. 1t is
not known whether the wounded men
were members of the posse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

According to Wallat's belief it is
Felix Diaz and tive minister from Ar
gentina to Mexico driving overland.
He It'd a weird story of an overland
tour begun at Indiana Polls last month
and making" every military post be-
tween there and here. A story of how
the three men took photographs, and
made charts of each for visited and
took down the Ininutest details of the
equipment of the fort and soldiers as
far as it was possible TO learn them
was told.
Took Their Photographs.
At one fort in Iowa, Wallat thought
it his duty to inform the commanding
officer who secured a plain clothes
man to shadow them and photograph
them but permitted them to go I'M
molested.
the University of Indiana and a MEM
Der of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity
His name is on the membership list of
the fraternity as being a member of
the chapter at the Indiana school.
His story according to Leedom was
as follows:
"DIaz came to the university early
IN June and inquired for a Spanish
student to act as interpreter and
chauffeur on a tour to the coast L
Was named and was accepted.
ITO. the university authorities he
represented himself as being John
Diaz, wealthy cattle owner of Ar
gentine. But Podeska, whom 1 un-
derstand is the minister to Mexico
from the Argentine Republic, always
addressed him as Felix
We came to Kansas by way of Iowa
where we stopped at fort.
There the men stayed for two days
carefully inspecting every detail of the
fort. At night 1 noticed they held long
consultations and that the son of Diaz
made charts and maps from photo
graphs taken during the day.
1T looked so clear a case of Spying
that l noticed the commander of the
fort had them Swallowed the next day
by plain clothes man.
After we left Iowa, Diaz instructed
me to take the shortest route to San
Diego, Calf
When Wallat left the frat house
to return to the National oHtei. where
the party was staying. he said: I'VE
are going to make an early start
Signatures at Hotel.
The mysterious party has gone. L.
E. Brett, clerk at the National, exhib-
tied the signatures of
John F. Diaz and son, Buenos Aires.
Jose A. Podeska, Buenos Aires.
Oris Wallat Indianapolis, Ind.
Recognized Him.
''Diaz was a tall military looking
man of about sixty He wore a rather
close cropped mustache. He spoke
hardly enough English to make him
self understood. He talked to me for
about five minutes in English but it
was impossible for me to make out
what he said.
The party ordered the best rooms
in the house. They retired early and
left early. They were travelling over
land in Studebaker Six, Wallat told
me. and the car was left at some
garage here
When Hulett was shown a picture
of Felix Diaz he identified il promptly
as the man who had stayed there, only
saying that the picture was a little
young for him.
Just what Diaz's trip signifies no
one knows. His chauffeur declares
that they are spying on Uncle Sans
forts 1t may be that the erstwhile
Mexican leader is gathering data with
the idea of recovering Mexico from the
grip of his hated successor. Carranza-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
ALL DO IT.
Most Natural Thing in World
to Talk Out Loud.
And Sometimes They May Hold
a Brick in Hand.

The most natural thing in the world
for a healthy colored boy is to stand
on a street corner with a brick in his
hand and talk loud. Ef,sh:i Scott, Will
lie Wisdom's attorney, is authority for
that statement. He told it to Judge
Robert Yates of the police court time
after time.
Wisdom is small and black. He
was arrested on the charge of disor-
derby conduct. Two policemen went
on the stand and testified as to his
actions. One said he was standing on
a corner with a brick in his left hand
"cussing." The other agreed as to the
brick but had only heard him talking
loudly.
Scott offered no witnesses. He was
willing to allow the case to stand with
the citys evidence.
Now you've got it. your honor" he
said. ~ his boy was just standing
there on the corner with a brick in
his hand talking out loud. What s
wrong about that? It's the most nat
ural thing in the world for a colored
boy to stand on the corner with a
brick in his hand and talk loud. the
most natural thing in the world. Why,
judge, most every boy does it. It's
just natural. A boy like that one
there just naturally can't help it. He
has to-
What kind of brick was it? A
soft brick, 1 suppose ?" said the Judge
1T doesn't make any difference
what kind of brick it was said
Scott He wasn't doing anything
with it, He just had it in his hand
and as long as he kept it there he
couldn't do any harm with it. No
body has charged that he was cussing
anybody"
''All right, all right said the Judge.
Ten dollars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
RESERVE DECREASES
Excess Makes Slump of IS Million;
DepOSitS Also Down.

New York, July S.-The statement
of the actual condition of clearing
house banks and trust companies for
the week shows that they hold $685.
546,06O reserve in excess of legal re-
quirements. This is a decrease of
$35, 747,S80 from last week.
The actual weekly bank statement
today showed the following changes:
Surplus decreased 5,747,SS0-
Loans decreased $3S,772,000.
Reserve in own vaults decreased
s49,1S9. 1000.
Reserve in federal reserve banks
decreased s2,656, 900.
Reserve in other depoSitaries de-
creased $1,146,0O0.
Net demand deposits decreased
$97,946, 900.
Net time deposits decreased
1851, 900.
Circulation decreased $4,000.
Aggregate rcsrve, $597,057, 900.
Excess reserve, s53, 546,050.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
FORD TO HEAD DRYS?
Chafin Would Have Prohibition Party
Nominate Him.

Chicago. July S.-Eugene w. Cha
fin, twice nominee of the Prohibition
party for president, ANNOUNCED on ..is
arrival here today shat he will work
for the nomination of Henry Ford for
president at the Prohibition national
convention at st. Paul, week after
next. V. G. Hinshaw Kansas City, Mo,
of the Prohibition national commit
tee, has had an interview with Mr..
Ford and announced that Mr.. ForG's
sentiments the liquor questions
were satisfactory to the national COM
mittee. That Mr.. Ford would accept
the nomination was taken as a fore
gone conclusion by Mr.. Chafin. Just
as men have no right to seek the
nomination they have no right to re-
fuse" he said II am sure that Mr.
Ford's name will be before the con-
vention and l will work for his nomi-
nation He is a stronger candidate
than either Wilson or Hughes, and if
nominated he can be elected this
year"
Ford Will Make Statement.
Detroit, Mich, July S.-John An
derson, Henry Fords attorney, today
confirmed the dispatch from Chicago
that CIV. Hinshaw, chairman of the
prohibition national committee, re-
Gently conferred with Mr.. Ford. He
refused to say whether Ford would
soon issue a statement regarding his
position on the question of being a
presidential candidate. Mr.. Anderson
reiterated the statement made earlier
this week that Mr.. Ford was not in
politics. He commented upon the fact
that Ford had taken that attitude
when approached by Republican and
Democratic leaders, who had suggest
ed his name as the party's nominee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
PLOT TO BURN Ell PASO
Responsibility for 100000 Fires Is
on Mexican Firebugs.

Ell Paso. Tex. July 8.-A Mexican
plot to burn all Ell Paso buildings con-
nected with the United States army
has been unearthed by government
secret service men, it was learned to-
day. Responsibility for 100000 fire
loss here within the last fortnight in
buildings supplying the army with
provisions and automobiles. and in the
destruction of the Fort Bliss corrals is
laid to the operations of the Mexican
fire brigade" as the plotters called
themselves Several arrests are to be
made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
SHE'S READY FOR TEST
New Battleship Arizona Completed
and Under Steam Now.

New York. July s.-The new 81
4O0-ton, 21-knot battleship Arizona.
the largest completed battieship in the
United States navy, just finished at
the Brooklyn navy yard. now has
steam up for her speed trials
The big battleship also has had
steam up for several days to test
the engines and boilers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

A certain house in a western town
improved greatly in comfort and
appearance that a visitor shrewdIy
surmised that the son of the house, a
lazy, good-for-nothing, had turned
over a new leaf. He inquired about it.
Yes. sir. my sons got a job now"
said the smiling old mother. Gets
good money. too. All he has to do is
to go twice a day to the circus and
put his head in the lions mouth The
rest of his time he has to himself"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
Deaths May Reach 100.

Biloxi, Miss. July S.-The loss of
life in the hurricane that swept the
gulf coast Wednesday and Thursday
is expected to reach more than 100,
according to reports reaching here to-
day.
Scores of scooners carrying more
thar. 40 persons are still unaccounted
for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
NOTICE
Loyal Order of Moose.

All members of Topeka lodge No.
524. L. o. o. M. are requested to be
present at the Booster meeting next
Monday night, July 10th, at p. m.
You miss it if you are not there. Re-
freshments.-Adv.
C. A. MATHEWS. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

Wake up. paint up. Frick. the
sign man. is always ready to paint
signs. Any kind, any time, anywhere
Call him up, 155S.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

"God-What Shall We Believer"
will be the subject of Dr. Arthur S.
Henderson's lecture to his Rible class,
Sunday at 10 O'Clock. at the First Con-
gregational church, corner Seventh
and Harrison streets. All men are
welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

Phil Eastman, secretary of the Kan
sas State Fair association, today urged
that all Topekans Wishing concessions
on the fair grounds MAKE applications
Immediately. Sc far three Topeka
churches are the only local concerns to
apply for concessions. They will oper-
ate eating places during the fair
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-35c doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Atfv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

w. C. Cartilage. general claim
agent for the Rock Island railway, is
in Kansas City today, where he is at
tending meeting of the Missouri VAL
ley Claim Agents association
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

JOHN P MATHENA-Aged 46,
died in Fort Worth, Texas. The fun
eral will be held at the Central Bap-
fist church at 2 O'Clock Sunday after
noon. Burial will be in Rochester
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

F. A. Rooster, D. D. S, 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

MRS. MARY A. DoDGE-Aged Sc.
died Friday night in a local hospital
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at the Church of the As
sumption. Burial will be in Mount
Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
LOCAL MENTION

Framing and silvering. Coe. s28
Kansas Ave.-Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
ROAD INSPECTION
HSTARTED TODAY
Black and Uhler Go to Western
Part of the State to See
the Highways

State Highway Commissioner Black
and Chief Engineer UhIer left early
this morning by auto for Cambria
spection of the roads at Cresson,
Loretto and Ebensburg. From Ebens-
burg, accompanied by the county
commissioners. they will go over the
road to Johnstown by way of Nun
days Corners.
This evening the Chamber of Com
merce in Johnstown is giving a ban
quet in honor of Commissioner Black
at which he will make his first public
speech since his appointment and
will outline the policy he intends to
carry out in the department
Tomorrow morning Commissioner
Black and Chief Engineer Uhler will
go over the State highways in the
lower part of Cambria county and the
northern part of Somerset county. In
the evening they will be guests of the
Somerset Board of Trade at an in
formal smoker, in Somerset. The
Somerset Board of Trade is a county
organization and the smoker will be
attended by delegations from all
parts of the county.
On Saturday morning Commissioner
Black and Chief Engineer Uhler will
tour southern Somerset county and
the commissioner will then stop of
at his home near Meyersdale to spend
Sunday. Mr.. Uhler will return to
Harrisburg by way of Bedford
Everett, Marklesburg, Huntingdon
Mill Creek and Lewistown, inspecting
the work being done at these points
along the line. particularly, the recon
/ struction going on on the route be-
tween Huntingdon and Mill Greek.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
HOUSE PASSES U. S.
COMPENSATION BILL

Washington, July 13. The Nc
Gillicuddy-Kern bill, providing a sys-
tenn of workmen's compensation for
Federal employees, was passed by the
House yesterday by vote of 2s6 to 8.
The measure provides for compensa-
ton of all injured Federal employees
at the rate of two-thirds the wages
lost during disability with a maximum
of S66 month. In case of death the
dependent widow would be allowed 35
per cent. of the employees wage, and
10 per cent. additional for each de-
pendent child under Is, with a limit
of two-thirds the employees wage. An
appropriation of 100000 is made for
the system. The bill is pending in
the Senate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
CAUSED YEARS
Of INTENSE AGONY

81 have suffered intense agony from
Eczema on my leg and other parts of
my body for years, and received only
temporary relief from. other prepara
tions. 1t is only month since / started
to use PETERSONS OINTMENT, and
there is no sign of Eczema or itching
You can refer to me."-Geo. c. Talbot
q Penfeld St. Buffalo. n. Y.
I've got hundred testimonials, says
Peterson, just as sincere and honest as
this one. Years ago. when | first started
to put out PETERSON'S OINTMENT,
made up my mind to give big box for
25 cents. and I'm still doing it, as every
druggist in the country knows.
/ guarantee PETERSON'S OINTMENT
because l know that its mighty healing
power is marvellous. I say to every one
who buys a box that it is rigidly guar
anteed for Eczema. Salt Rheum, Old
Sores, Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles,
Ulcers. Skin Diseases. Chatting Burns,
Scalds and Sunburn, and If not salts
factory any druggist will return your
money.
PETERsoNs OINTMENT takes the
burn out of sunburn In 10 minutes. Mail
orders filled, charges prepaid by Peter
son Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.-Advertise-
ment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13

Thus restful days are assured, peaceful
nights are experienced, morning sickness,
headache, apprehension and other dis
treSses are among the various things which
women, everywhere relate they entirely es-
capped BY using Mothers Friend. And by
its effect upon the muscles the form Is re
tanned and they return to thei- natural.
smooth contour after baby is born.
Get bottle of this invaluable aid to expec-
tant mothers. Any druggist will supply you,
Write to Bradfield Regulator Co.. 4la La,
mar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga, for a specially writ.
ten guide book for women interested in the
subject OF maternity. 1t will prove an inspi.
ration. It contains information that every
woman should know all about, Write today
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
DIR. DIXON CALLS
PARENTS TO HELP
Makes Some Suggestions Re-
garding the Outbreak of
Infantile Paralysis

Owing to the existence of a severe
malignant epidemic of infantile par
alysis in New York at the present
time, DR.. Samuel G. Dixon, Commits
sioner of Health of Pennsylvania,
asks for the cooperation of mothers
and those who have the care of chill
dren.
DR.. Dixon says; The study of this
disease is yet in the experimental
stage and therefore we must throw out
guards in many directions even if they
should prove worthless, but at the
same time making sure that they are
harmless.
The nose is possibly a port of en-
try for the yet unrecognized poison
Therefore it is suggested that a loose
plug of cotton or lambs wool which
has been sterilized, be Introduced in
to each nostril of children living in
the districts where the disease is now
epidemic. This may help to protect
the child and is therefore worth try
ing. At the same time foodstuffs
should be cooked and milk pasteur-
lied"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
Shriners Winding Up
Business Sessions; Teams
in Competitive Drills

Buffalo, y. Y, July IS. - The clos
ing session of the imperial council.
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine was held
to-day although the festivities of the
42nd annual meeting will not end un-
til Saturday. The principal business
to-day was the election of officers
and the selection of next years meet
ing place.
Following the usual custom, all the
righaus. of st. Louis. moving up from
deputy to imperial potentate. Mime
apolis it was said by high officials
was practically sure to get the next
convention. The spectacular feature
to-day was the competitive drills of
Arab patrols from more than 100 tenn
pies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
SOUTH BETHLEHEM GUEST

John Donegan, Sr., of South Beth
lehem. is visiting his son. John Done
gan, Jr., 1921 Berryhill street. Mr..
Donegan is prominent in public school
work in his home town, having served
as a school director for thirty-nine
years and now as treasurer for the
thirty-seventh term of the board.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-13
GARDNER FUNERAL

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret
Gardner were held yesterday after
noon in st. Johns Lutheran Church.
The Rev. DR.. NJ. P. Hooker, of Middle
town and the Rev. George n. Lauffer,
oftciated. Burial was made in Bald
win cemetery. The pallbearers were
four sons, David r., Andrew W., John
anc Thomas v, and two grandsons,
William ]. and Frank Gardner.