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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

United States Golf association.
OF the 1876 starters fully 100 are
capable of qualifying. 1t is expected
154 will take low medal honors- There
is no one favorite. Charles Evans, jr.,
Robert Gardner, Jesse Guiiford. Max
Marston.- Oswald Kirkby, L. B. Patton.
Ned Sawyer, John G. Anderson and
Philip Carter Garter are credited with
being able to go thru the field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04
BIG GOLF PLAY STARTS
amateurs Begin cattle for Champion
ship of the U. S. Today.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept 4--The
clash of Americas amateur golfers
starts today on the double course of
the Merton Cricket club in a thirty
six hole medal play qualifying round
for the amateur championship of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04
"a Az Up to the Minute 30
|SNG SPoRTlNaNEws6SS@2A
/ LN@gsO From Everywhere. l-.ZSson
From Everywhere.

work was made of the visitors in their
final attempt.
Doubleheaders were scheduled Tor
today and tomorrow at Wichita ana
the team will be home again wed
nesday to take on the Drummers-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

summary: Home runs-.Litschi. Three
base hitsEAllen. Coy, Agler; Two base
bits-Coy. Sacrifice hits-Griffith: Coy.
Davis. Double plays-White to Brttt9n to
Griffith Burwell to Goodwin to "; Latin
ron. Struck out-By Hall, 1: by BurWeII.
l. III by Davis. !. First on ballsIoff Hall;
/; off Davis. !? Hits-off II Hall IN IN a two ;o
and one-third innings. Hit by pitcher
By Davis. Agler. Umpire-Carney- Time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Fort Smith 2; Paris 4.
McAlester 40: Muskogee IL.
Denison 8: Sherman 7.
Oklahoma City 3; Tulsa ..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04
FOOD FOR FANS
tBY- GEORGE e. PHATR.


We feel for the gents who are consigned
to cover the Welsh White conflict. They
may find 1t necessary to walk home, and
that territory is dry.
There is a home for aged printers in the
vicinity of Colorado Springs 1t is in dry
territory. Possibly 1t Is coincidence but
a great many aged printers prefer to stick
to their jobs.
We note by the public prints that great
many newspaper men have taken up golf.
1t strengthens the theory that you cant be
a successful newspaper man unless you are
a nut.
Office Discipline.
Though somewhere hearts are laden
And brows are lineed with gray,
Within our little office
The children romp and play.
Tho armies rend the nations,
And pillage and destroy,
They cannot place jody
Upon the office boy.
Tho strikes may stop the. traffic
And rip the world in twain,
The office boy is happy
Nor feels e twinge of pain.
You make me jealous. Julins.
You have n lead pipe cinch.
THE chair you heayed at Otto
Just missed me by an inch.
Owing to the fact that this is a fire.
country, a scribe is not compelled by Law
to take off his hat in the presence of
copy boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Seven innings bY agreement.
Score by innings: r.
Topeka .O12 DIG DO
Summary: Home runs-Litschi- Three
base hits-Engle. Two base hits-W
Lathrop, Rapps, Agler. Sacrifice hits
Griffith. Agler. Stolen bases-Coy. Rapps
Struck out-By Hall, 3 by Craig. 3. First
on bal1s-Off Hall. 4: off Craig, 3. Umpire
Carney Time-1 As.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04
Noodles and Nuggets
- Dug from the Dope Pot IN
9 BY cluS ~


Somebody tried to steal a raincoat
from an automobile at the ball park
One of the guards caught
him in the act, took a shot at him and
the gentleman who thought he needed
a coat changed his mind very sud-
denly.
The next time Dolly Gray fouls out
with man on first it is safe to say
he will keep his eyes on the ball.
When Allen hit Gray during the sixth
inning of the second game the latter
fell as though dead. and many in the
crowd feared that he had been killed.
Any minor Lacquer who takes up
Joe Agler's duties at first base and
gives satisfaction is going some. There
fore, Rusty Bill' Lathrop must be
going some, because his antics around
the first sack have been pleasing local
fans very much.
Agler Tricks Ball.
What kind of trick did Agler pun
on Davis in the seventh inning of sun
days first game? With two strikes
on HIM, Joe refused to bat until he
was allowed to examine the ball. He
took it in his hands, turned it over,
moved his lips like he was talking to
1t, then returned it to Davis. And, on
the next delivery he polled out q
triple. his only hit of the game.
The assertion is frequently made
mat the Savages play their poorest
pail on Sundays when they have the
largest at home crowds. 1t really
seems that they do, but the records
| snow that they have. lost only two
more Sunday games in Topeka than
they have won.
Sunday Records.
Since the opening of the season fif-
teen Sunday games have been PLAYED
at Savage park. OF these six have
been won, eight lost and one tied Rut
TO the average Sunday patron it seems
worse than this
| Some of the Wichita players ex-
pressed the opinion befol leaving To-
peka that the Western league season
would be brought to a close after to-
days games. But. if this belief ex-
lists anywhere outside of Wichita, il
has been kept quiet.
In another week football activities
will be on in earnest in practically ev-
cry school in the country. Initial prac-
at number of schools
Rice, Washburn's star center. has
not made up his mind whether or not
he will re-enter school. He is halt
way in the notion of laying off, this
!, year and working for his father But
in football circles it is hoped he will
get this half way notion cut of his
head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Any minor Lacquer who takes up
Joe Agler's duties at first base and
gives satisfaction is going some. There
fore, Rusty Bill Lathrop must be
going some, because his antics around
the first sack have been pleasing local
fans very much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Don't tempt some
one to commit a
cri m e by having
your savings lying
about the house. Put
them in a First
Mortgage Farm Loan
where you know
they are safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

The next time Dolly Gray fouls out
with a man on first it is safe to say
he will keep his eyes on the ball.
When Allen hit Gray during the sixth
inning of the second game the latter
fell as though dead. and many in the
crowd feared that he had been killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
BASEBALL TODAY.

No other games scheduled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Somebody tried to steal raincoat
from an automobile at the ball park
Sunday One of the guards caught
him in the act, took shot at him and
the gentleman who thought he needed
a coat changed his mind very sud-
denly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Sunday Records.

Since the opening of the season fif-
teen Sunday games have been plaved
AT Savage park. OF these six have
been won, eight lost and one tied. But,
TO the average Sunday patron it seems
worse than this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

Some of the Wichita players ex-
pressed the opinion befo1 leaving To-
peka that the Western league season
would be brought to a close after to-
days games. But. if this belief ex-
lists anywhere outside of Wichita, it
has been kept quiet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-04

In another week football activities
will be on in earnest in practically ev-
cry school in the country. Initial prac-
tees were scheduled for this afternoon
at a number of schools.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
ICY" CUMMINGS IS NOW
ON D. C.. EXCISE BOARD
Sworn in Today, Succeeding Gen
Robert G. s1nith--First Meeting
This Afternoon.

Andrew J. C"Cy') Cummings today
was sworn in as member Of the Dis
trict's excise board, succeeding Gen
Robert G. Smith
He is the fifth person 20 qualify as
a member of the board since its crea-
tion under the Jones' Works law. The
oath of Office was administered by Dr.
William Tindall.
Representative Cariin Of Virginia \.
f. Shoemaker, attorney for the Anti
Saloon League: Cottcr T. Bride and
Henry s. Baker, the two other members
Of the board, and numerous friends Of
Mr. Cummings witnessed the instalia-
tion ceremonies.
The board as at present constituted
will hold its first hearing this after
noon. on the application fo- transfer
to Martin Mcdonald and George W.
Hogee of the retail liquor license held
by Martin Mcdonald at 1900 d street
northwest The board is not expected
to organize before next week.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
CORRUPTION TALK
ENLNENS SENATE
Republicans and Democrats
Indulge in Recrim-
ination.
CHARGES'OF BUYING UP
APPROACHING ELECTION
Senator Owen Threatens to Delay
Adjournment to Obtain Vote on
Corrupt Practices" Bill.

Accusations by republican and demo-
cratic senators that the opposing par
ties We're planning to buy" the cleo
tions next November enlivened the
debate in the Senate yesterday after
noon
senator Owen OF Oklahoma. demo-
c"at, sought to obtain unanimous con
sent to have the corrut practices bill
taken up by the Senate Immediately
after the revenue bill has been passed.
Objection to this unanimous consent
was made by Senator Smoot OF Utah.
Senator Owen then announced that he
would make a fight to have the bill
passed, no matter how much it might
delay adjournment of Congress.
The existing campaign contributions
law was a fraud, Senator Owen said.
He charged that the so-callcd lumber
trust had sent $4,000 into Oklahoma
to defeat his nomination, because he
voted to deny William Lorimer a seat
in the Senate
Evening star., 1916-08-25
PENSIONS WITHOUT PROOF
FOR DISABLED VETERANS
Representative Langley Would Also
Give Adequate Aid to Soldiers
Dependent Upon Gratuity.

Two pension bills, aimed at raising
the basis of pensions for veterans of
the civil war and the Spanish war,
have been introduced in the House by
Representative John Langley OF Ken.
tucky ranking minority member OF
the committee on invalid pensions. The
bills represent his views on the pen
sion question. which are liberal.
At present Spanish war veterans can
not receive a pension unless they can
prove pensionable disability con-
tracted in the line Of duty. In many
cases il is impossible to bring together
the proof which nevertheless exists
The Langley bill proposes to pension
them if they are now disabled without
requiring proof that their recent dis
ability was contracted in the service
The other bill provides that civil war
veterans who served ninety days ana
received an honorable discharge shail
have their pensions increased IL 10
tally dependent on the pensions, as
follows:
Thirty dollars month if he is
totally incapacitat"d for scif-Support
by reason OF disability not the result
of vicious habits; $40 a month il he is
totaiIy lhcapatitaIS" loi ~,
and requires frequent and periodical
though not constant, aid and attend
ance of another person, and $50 a
month # he is totally disabled for self
support, and requires the constant aid
and attendance of another person.
One distinctive feature of this bill is
that it ignores the length OF service in
fixing the rate. provided 1t was AT leaSt
ninety days. and fixes the rate of pen
sion. in accordance with the physical
condition and needs of the soldier and
provides a graduating scale so that the
rate of pension increases as the degree
of helplessneSs of the soldier increases.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Transferred to Berlin.

In the spring of 1907 he was trans
ferred to the American embassy at Ber-
lin. when Charlemagne Tower was am
bassador. and the other secretaries
were John w. Garrett and Spencer
Eddy.
He remained in Berlin for a little
more than n year and was appointed
then to the American embassy at Mex
leo City. but before taking his post
was offered and accepted the position
of superintendent OF foreign mails at
Washington. In July, 1913. Mr.. Miles
resigned that post to accept his pres
ent position at the headquarters in the
Riggs building of the Chamber of Com
mcrcc of the United States.
Mr. Miles has been lent by the
national chamber to the United States
government upon several occasions
notably in connection with the pan
American financial conference held
here Il couple Of years ago. when much
of the success of the great state ban
quet in the Pan-American Union build
ing upon that occasion was stated to
ne due to his efforts as an organizer
lie has been actively in charge of much
important organizing work for the ma
tfonal chamber and has served as edi-
tor-1n-charge of the Nations Business
the national chambers official maya
zine.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

The Boston and Maine railroad, which
assented to a creditors petition for re-
ceivership with the statement that 1t
was unable to meet its current obli-
cations. has filed a report for the quar-
ter year ending June 80, showing "A net
income of sl.749,695. against s410.234
last year and a deficit of $257, 1903 in
|l914.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Campaign Reports False.

Reports Of campaign contributions
and expenditures sent to the secre-
tary of the Senate are ridiculous. They
do not include money expended for
elections. l know that to be an abso-
lutte fact.
Republicans in the Senate, under
cover of debate. may carry on a fill
buster against this bill until after the
election. but they cannot fool the
American people as to their motives"
Senator Penrose said that the re-
publicans would be willing to stay
here until the bill could be perfected
if necessary, but that would take a
long time and it would be better to
wait until Dece mber.
Besides this threatened delay in ad
journment another legislative tanrle
developed over the revenue bill and the
general deficiency appropriation bill,
which has not yet been reported to the
House. Republican Senate leaders noti-
fed the democrats that they would
rot permit the revenue bill to reach
a vote until the deficiency appropria-
tion had been disposed of by both
Houses.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
REPULSE FOR GERMANS
CLAIMED BY RUSSIANS
Teutons Attempt to Take the
Offensive in Kovel
Region.

PETROGRAD. August 25.-Austro-
German forces before Kovel. in Vol
hynia. attempted to take the offensive
yesterday. but, the war Office reports
they were repulsed Small actions far
ther north. in the sector between wilma
and Baranovichi. also are recorded in
the statement. which follows:
"In the region of the village of Sa-
bilki. north of the Ida -Molode chino
railway line, the Germans on Wedncs-
day evening let loose a cloud of poi
sonous gas.
AT midnight Thursday in the region
south of Tsirin. northwest OF Barano-
vichi. the enemy. after n fierce artil-
lery BON ba rdment. launched an attack
on our trenches He was stopped by
our advanced posts.
I'm the direction of Kovel, in the
region of the village of Nelick. the
enemy made attempts to resume the
offensive, but was repulsed."
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Election to Be Bought!

1T is not difficult to understand why
the republicans of the Senate do not
want this bill to pass now" said Sena- :
tor stone. interrupting his democratic
colleague The reason is that they ex-
pect to buy the approaching national
election"
Il have heard it stated that the demo-
Gratis are trying to buy it and that they
already have raised a large fund. said
Senator Gallinger. the republican lead
IT.
Il have heard said Senator Penrose.
that the democrats already have an
enormous corruption fund, and that now
they want to lock the door"
The people of the United States are
not going to stand any more the buy
ing of elections" Senator Owen re-
torted. The people are demanding
this law because the existing statute
does not protect them.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

examinations and becoming third sec
retary of embassy. He remained in
Petrograd two years, through most of
the big strikes of 1905-19o6, and was
present at the opening of the first
Evening star., 1916-08-25
REPUBLICANS THREATEN
TO DELAY ADJOURNMENT
White House Informed That Insist
ence on Corrupt Practices" Legis-
lation Will Mean Filibuster.

Democratic senatorial leaders have
conveyed intimation to the White
House that. unless the republicans are
given some promise that the corrupt
practices act will not be pushed, they
win call a halt in the passage of the
remaining necessary legislation. in
Guiding the revenue bill.
Senator Simmons, chairman of the
Senate finance committee, who called at
the White House today. admitted that
the prospects for adjourning next week
do not look bright, in view Of the re
publican attitude toward the bill that
Senator owen declares must be passed
at this session.
From Mr. Simmons and other SEN
ators the White House is informed
that the republicans are disposed not
to let the revenue bill go through un-
til they have some sort Of understand
ing that the corrupt practices act will
not be pushed at this session. Just
how the democrats are going to give
such q promise has not been worked
out.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
AMERICAN OFFICERS FOR HAITI
Marines to Command Constahulary
Under Pc olding Treaty.

According to the Haitian treaty just
signed by Secretary Lansing and Hal
tian Minister Menos. the Haitian con-
stabulary will consist of 400 enlisted
men, with proba bly, about 300 American
marine officers nominated by the Presi-
dent of the United States and appointed
by the President of Haiti.
1t is thought that this force viii be
ample to preserve peace among the
/. .060, 900 inhabitants Of the country.
The treaty provides, also. for an
American receiver general for customs
receipts, an American financial adviser
and an American engineer for SANTA
ton and general improvements.
Nineteen members of the Harvard
University undergraduates aecro train
ing corps have finished their courses
for pilot licenses, and are ready to fly.
Evening star., 1916-08-25

chairman Wilcox of the republican
national committee announces that
former President Taft will make a
number of speeches during the campaign,
probably in October. the places to be
determined later
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Million to Elect Wilson.

Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania in
terrupted.
1T is reported that it cost the dem
ocratlc party million dollars to
elect Woodrow Wilson," he said.
How about the $25000cO spent to
eject William Mckinley in 1882" queri-
ed Senator OGorman. democrat.
That might have been So" Senator
Penrose -replied.
Resuming his. speech, Senator owen
said ne had figures showing that Myron
I. He"riCk, recently nominated for SEN
ator by the republicans in Ohio. had
personally expended S22.175 in his pri-
mary campaign, and that the Herrick
Voters League had spent $4,000.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
VILLA SLAIN BY SLOW POISON
Japanese Doctor Says He Did It and
Another Impersonates Bandit.

CHIHUAHUA CITY. Mexico. August
25.-A Japanese physician, named
Nodko. claims to have brought about
the death of villa by slow poison given
under the guise of medical treatment
according to the Chihuahua local pa
pers.
After Villas death, DR.. Nodko is
quoted as saying, the remaining Villa
leaders gambled with dice to decide
who should impersonate the dead chief
The lot fell to Col. Baca. who bears a
strong personal resemblance to Villa
To prevent the deception from being
disclosed. Col. Baca is said to be sur
rounded by his personal bodyguard
who keep the common soldiers and
ranchers from coming too near. DR.
Nodko. according to the papers, had
been administering poison for three
months. with the result that Villa died
shortly after his defeat at Parral
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Can't Agree on Water Power Bill.

The conferecs of the Senate and
House on the Shields water power bill
have reached the conclusion that
there is no hope Of coming TO in
agreement on that measure at the
preSen: session Of Congress and that
the leg station must 20 over until next
session. This biz has been bitterly
assailed hy conserrationiSrs, who
claim that il EiyeS away 10 private
water power companies national re-
sources of great value.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
Silverbloom Sport
Parasols.
Reduced to $1.45 each.
Formerly $500.

In Popular Styles for Summer
and Early Fall.
Washable Leather Gloves possess every
attribute of fashion, besides having the
practicability that permits washing when
ever soied, and they very durable.
THESE VALUES ARE WORTHY OF
YOUR INTEREST.
One-clasp Washable Capeskin Gloves
in mode, oyster, tan, pongee and gray, with
self and black embroidery
$1.75 pair.
One-clasp Washable Chamois Gloves
and Doeskin Gloves, in white and natural:
Pique and P. X. NJ. seams
$1.0O and SIPS pair.
Evening star., 1916-08-25
BASIL MILES.

Basil Miles, who for the last three
division of the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States, has been ap
pointed by the Secretary of State to
take charge, in behalf of the United
States, of military and civilian relief
of Germans and Austrians in the Rus
sian empire.
This is the work in Russia being done
by the United States government in be-
half of Germany und Austria, similar
TO that which has been done by this
government for other countries since
the outbreak of the European war; in
other countries. Mr.. Miles will carry
out the work under the supervision of
, David r. Francis, American ambas-
sador at Petrograd. and the State De-
partmenI today received information
from the Russian cal pital that the ap-
pointment will be wholly satisfactory
there
Widely Known Here.
Since coming to Washington in 1908
to reside, Mr.. Miles, who was born in
Philadelphia June 20. 1871 has become
widely known here and has been a
familiar figure in all sorts of private
as well public charity affairs, where
his work as an organizer has proved
! Of value to many institutions and per-
sons He is a member of the Metro
politan, Chevy Chase, Alibi, National
Press and Lock Tavern clubs, and has
/ been closely identified with the busi-
ness and social life of the capital for
! seven or eight years. He is the son
! of Frederick B. Miles, engineer and
| philanthropist of Philadelphia, his
mother having been a daughter of
Judge Woodwork of New York.
Mr. Miles was educated in Philadelphia
and in England. He is a graduate of
! the University of Pennsylvania. He was
master at st. Marks School. South
! borough, Mass, and after teaching
| there for time he went to Oxford Uni
| versity and took 4 postgraduate course
at Balliol, receiving a degree for a
study of the economic causes of the
! American revolution based on the
archives of the British government and
/ Of the Bodleian Library at Oxford In
1895 Mr. Miles was in negotiation with
President Wilson, then president of
Princeton University, in regard to a
position Mr.. Wilson's assistant. At
that time Mr.. Wilson contemplated in
| Producing the so-called oxford system
We're nearly completed when George
STA, offered Mr.. Miles the position of
! secretary. Mr. Miles served in that
position, taking the State Department