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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
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ago the point was indicated, tho not
emphasized, that most actresses con-
slider money spent for footgear, no ex-
travagance. For most of the actresses
quoted asserted that they never tried
to save money when buying shoes. !
1t is said that when the late em-
press of Austria went to Vienna to
share her husbands throne she caus-
ed some criticism from the extremely
formal members of the Austrian
court. We have all grown used to
sympathizing with the irresponsible
Marie Antoinette because her rather
unconventional manners brought rep
rimands from the French masters of
etiquette of her day. Surely If we
sympathize with her in her sometimes
rather unwarranted heterogeneous of
court rules we must sympathize with
the unhappy Elizabeth who was criti-
cised because she refused to throw
away her shoes after one wearing To-
day when few of us are ashamed OF
patched soles it is almost inconceiv-
able that anyone-even an empress
iould be expected to discard a pair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
NO NEW DORMITORY
Washburn Will Not Start Building
During Present Year.

Washburn will have no new dormi-
tary this year. according to a state
ment given out today by college Off
Gals. Actual work on the building
will not start for probably a year, it
was said.
Increased price of building mater
ials and uncertain conditions of the
college work due to the war have
made the postponing of the work ad-
visable. A meeting of the building
committee will be called as soon as
the college is opened this fall and a
definite agreement in regard to the
building will be made.
The building. it is hoped by the col
lege men, will be a 500. 900 structure
which VIII house $50 students. mostly
men among the lower classes of the
college. of the 100000 for the
structure, approximately $4,000 has
already been raised. As soon as the
building committee convenes plans for
a furthering of the campaign prob
ably will be formulated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
TO GOVT CONTROL
Coal Operators Prefer 1t and
So Do Union Leaders.
Miners Blame State Council of
Defense for Strike.

Chicago. Aug. 14.-Uncle Sam has
taken hand in the Illinois coal situ-
alton.
This was learned today when it be-
came known that coal operators have
received warning from Washington
that it might be necessary for the gov
eminent to interfere thru fear of
complications" which might result
from any action by the Illinois de-
Tense council. The spreading Illinois
coal mine strike is said to have alarm
ed Washington.
Operators declare this is just what
they want-federal control of the
mines.
Unless something is done within
the next few days to allay publicity
already given within a week Illinoiss
coal mines will be flat Hide" said
a high official of the Illinois Coal
Operators association today.
$4,000 Would BE Idle.
Complete idleness in the Illinois
mines would mean $4,000 men would
be out and close to 100000 tons of
coal a day tied up.
Operators declare federal control,
not only of Illinois, but thruout the
country, is what they have been fight
ing for.
DR.. F. C. Honnold, secretary of the
Illinois operators, declared today that
federal control has been urged upon
the state defense council but that it
refused the suggestion
The operators attitude today wa
not very friendly toward state FIXING
of prices. They will not say they
will refuse to accept price fixed by
Justice Carter, fuel director. but will
take that matter up tomorrow at a
meeting with the coal operators to
discuss the appointment of a commit
tee to act with Carter.
Frank harrington, president of the
Illinois district of the United Nine
Workers of America, today blained
the state defense council for :he
miners strike. He has wired Wash
ington officials that the strike has
enften heNond control of the union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
FILE STRIKE SUITS
K. c. Car Company Gets Injunc-
ton Against Employees.
City Council Asks Circuit Court
for Receivership.

Kansas City, Aug IA temporary
injunction restraining interference
with it's property, was obtained in the
federal court here today by the kan-
sas City Railway company against itn
striking employees and the municipal
government l
tn injunction granted by Federal.
Judge Martin ]. Wade and returna Bile
Thursday morning is a. step in the
company's fight to break the tie up
that has paralyzed it's lines.
Council Asks ReceivcrsIhip.
A petition was filed in the circuit
court here this afternoon asking that
receiver be appointed for the Kan
SaS City Street Railways company,
the action being intended as possible
step toward settlement of the street
car strike which has tied up traffic
here for the last week. The petition
was drawn up by a committee of mem
bers of both houses of the city copn-
ell in the hope that the company
might be thrown into receivership and
the cars operated by the city. I'M
mediately after the petition was filed
summonses were issued for the heads
of the street railway company to ap-
pear IN court forthwith in answer.
Federal Mediator Arrives.
Frederick l. Ferck, commissioner
of Cancellation of the department of
la Dor. reached Kansas City today and
Immediately began an investigation of
the strike situation. He would not
comment upon possible efforts he
would make to bring the two sides
together.
Today brought with it the greatest
diScomforts to citizens of any of the
seven days of the strike A heavy
rain fell thruout the rush hours, mo-
tor traffic was partially demoralized
and few persons were able to reach
the down town district in other than
bedraggled condition. - r
Strikebreakers Reach st. Louis. ~
st. Louis. Aug. 14.--Five hundred
men who were taken to Kansas City
last Friday to help break the street
car strike arrived at Union station
this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
NAME 81 MAJ. GEMS.
President Also Announces Promotions
of 141 to Brigadier Generals.

Washington. Aug. 14.-The presi-
dent today sent to the senate the
names of thirty-seven new major gen
erals and 141 brigadier generals.
Those promoted to major generals
follow:
Brigadier generals to be major
general. dating from August 81
George T. Bartlett, Henry C. Hodges,
Jr., Joseph T. Dickman, Charles q.
Treat, Adelbert Cronkhite, Henry t.
Allen. William H. Sage, Clarence r.
Edwards John w. Ruckman, Charles
ID. Sturgis, David Hanks, William M.
Wright, Robert l.. Billiard, Joseph E.
Kuhn, Peyton c. March, Maj. Gen.
Charles NJ Clement, Pennsylvania
Guard; Maj. Gen. John F. Organ,
New York National Guard; William A.
Mann, James Parker, Eben Swift, Ed
ward II. Plummer, Edwin F. Glen,
August p Blocksom, Henry a. Greene,
Francis II. French. Charles ]. Bailey,
George Bell, Jr., Frederick S. Strong.
Harry F. Hodges. Clarence p. Towns
ley. Edwin st. j. Greble, Francis j.
Kernin, John f. Biddle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
A FREE BOOK ON BRAZIL

Brazil is the largest country in eth
er America 1t has the densest jun
giles, the mightiest rivers, the strang-
est animals, the largest uneXplored
territory. the greatest variety of eli
mate and scenery found in the West
ern Hemisphere.
The cities of Brazil are among the
most beautiful in the world. The
harbor of Rio de Janeiro is an i'm
rnense semi-circle, as perfect as tho
drawn by an artist. with a huge per-
pendicular peak of rock rising sheer
from the water in the bay. The Mu-
nicipaI theater in Sac Paulo has been
called the finest building in America.
With it's vivid contrasts, its steam
ing jungles, it's monster rivers. its
highland plains. it's progressive cities.
Brazil is one of the most interesting
countries in the world.
A Glimpse of Brazil.
A free booklet on Brazil, with
twenty-five full pages of illustrations,
will be sent to you free.
1t has been carefully prepared by
the Pan American Union, an organi-
Zation established by all the Amerl-
can republics.
The illustra tons include full page
panoramas of the magnificent harbor
of Rio, both by day and girdled with
electric lamps at night: of the beau
ties of Sac Paulo, of scenery in the
interior, of life on the plantations
where our coffee comes from; of nav
igation on the jungle rivers, and many
others.
1t tells further of the history OF
Brazil, of its government. of its prod
ucts of its commerce with the United
States. of its vast river traffic, its peo-
pie and their occupations.
You will find this publication beau
tiful. valuable and interesting. 1t is
something you will want to read and
to keep.
The Topeka State Journal Informa-
ton Bureau at Washington, d. c., has
arranged to send a copy free to any
reader of the State Journal. Simply
fill out the attached coupon and mail
with a 2-cent stamp and your copy
will be sent to you promptly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
BIG PRIZE LIST
Business Firms Contribute to
the Fairgrounds Picnic.
Awards Include Ice Cream Cones
and Wrist Watches.

All aboard for the Gage park kid
die special Friday Special cars will
be run to the park for the children of
the Topeka Fairgrounds. More than
900 are expected to attend. The pro-
gram will start Friday morning at 10
O'Clock and will last thru the after
noon.
Following is the program announced
this morning:
Water race, across the narrow end
of the lake; prize-Wrist watch given
by Arthur Capper.
Tug of war for the boys, same loca-
ticn; prize-Members of the winning
team will be given ice cream cones by
Topeka Pure Milk company.
Diving contest (girls)-Prize, a
swimming cap, by Crosby Bros.
Diving contest (boys)-Prize, ten
mis- racket, by Crosby Bros.
Swimming race (girls) - Prize,
swimming suit, by Pelletier's.
Diving stunt (boys)-Prize, wrist
watch. by Arthur Capper.
Tub race (girls)-Prize, lavallier
by Santa Fe Watch company.
Rescue work (boys)-Prize, book,
by Hall Stationery company.
Tub race (boys)-Prize, Boy Scout
knife, by Kitchell & Marburg.
Ducking contest-Prize, ice cream
cones to winning team, by Topeka
| Net Tourney Finals.
The finals of the Fairgrounds ten
! mis- tournament will be played off al
the picnic. Following is the list OF
entries and the order of play for the
| matches:
12-year boys-Tom Boyd, Chesney
VS.. Floyd Insco, Potwin; Kenneth Nc
Ferran and Don Swami, Potwin VS.
Tom Boyd and Bill Boyd, Chesney
14-years boys-Bud Turner, Ches-
ney VS.. John Pauley, Potwin; Bud
Turner and Gaylord Martin. Chesney
VS.. Warren Parr and Don Scott. Polk
12-year girls-Mary Caster, West
lawn, VS.. Marie Mcdonald, Ripley;
Mary Caster and Nelebel Fletcher
Westlawn. VS.. Florence Patterson
and Marie Mcdonald, Ripley.
14-year girls-Margaret Roehr, Pot
! win, vs. Lola Mckee, Chesney. Mar
garet Roehr and Hilda Christian, Pot
win, vs. Elsie Green and Norine Glenn
| ems, Washington.
Each winner receives one SO cent
tennis ball, given by Fullerton Bros.
In the single matches, the noy or
| girl who wins the most games in his
or her match will receive pearl ham
die knife given by w. A. L. Thon.p-
sen Hardware Co
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Mayors Budget Asks $2,76S.67
Increase in Payroll.
Increase in Fuel Appropriation
Also Is Requested.
OTHER EXPENSES HELD Down
Entire Budget for 1918 Ex-
penses Is $49,155.33.
If Police Get "A Raise 1t VIII
Come January 1.

An increase of about IS a man in
police salaries January l was implied
today when Mayor House. in submit
ting his preliminary 1918 police bud
get to Finance Commissioner Was
son, announced that he is asking for
an tncpease of $2.766.67 in the depart
ment payroll for next year. The
mayor asked s436OO for the payroll.
Last year the amount was $40, SO.
The mayor refused to deny or af-
firm the indication in the budget that
the police would receive raise. Il
have nothing to say" he said.
All items asked in the 1918 budget
total s51.95S. an increase of s2.792.61
over this years budget which amounts
to s49,155.53.
Holds Down Appropriations.
The only big increase asked is in the
payrolls. All other items save the
Appropriation covering fuel, are as low
as last year or have been reduced. The
mayor asked that his department be
allowed $500 for coal next year in
stead of $500. as was appropriated by
this years budget. 1t is shown in a
comparison of the increase in the to-
tai budget and the increase in the
payroll that items cut down nearly
allowed for the increase in fuel.
After the budget submitted today is
approved in the regular way by the
city commission. it will become effec-
tive January /. Should the increase
in payrolls mean salary hike for the
policemen it would become effective
on that date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14

female Figure. AS an invention, it
may prove worth while, but in it's pres
ent forms, it should be overlooked by
every woman who is persuaded by
shopkeeper to buy it.
After the tailors. or whoever makes
up these rubber garments. learn to
mold them to the figure in some
agreeable way. and belt them in to
keep them from being little sisters to
the rainbow in color, then we may
bless the man who invented the fabric.
The smart Frenchwoman won't
wear them. They're too artistic. They
have taken up the excessively good
made of a pliable rubber that sinks
into. the figure. They are also many
rubberized cloths which are built into
shapely coats that follow the lines of
fashion and the figure.
There is no return to the waterproof
covert cloth that was once used to
build a garment almost as ugly as
this brick red, violet or Chinese yell
low onionskin coat that is introduced
into the market today.
The cloths that are used are in fash
ionable shades. How the dyerss and
the inventors meet on common ground
is not easy to explain, but the delight
full part, to the public is t1"t the COM
bination is completely satisfactory.
The sketch shows raincoat that
well as foul 1t does not look like the
ordinary garment which l-angs in a
musty closet, is covered with a hun
dred wrinkles, and is put on without
thought of its appearance whenever
one has to face a rainstorm- 1t is the
kind of coat that is the bes- argument
that it is not necessary to look like
a fright merely because the sun has
ceased to shine.
1t is made of white. rubberized
cloth, with a deep belt of white suede
run thru a silver buckle. The body
part is slim. the skirt is short, and
the exceedingly convenient pockets
are swung upward to the belt by bands
that are stitched to the SKIRT. The
deep cape collar is of perfwinkle blue,
edged with a cord of the white CLOTH
The cuffs are turned back sharply
over a tight sleeve and caught with
linked BUTTONS of silver.
Evidently, the French as well as the
Americans do not intend to do without
capacious pockets now that they have
learned to use them, unless there is a
concerted movement on the part of
the manufacturers to eliminate all
wastage of material. This is the new
patriotic act which is threatened, and
there are few women who would re-
gret its being carried into effect
II patriotism and economy revive in
women the spirit of severe and simple
dressing, even if it is costly and diff
ficult to achieve, it will be a boon to
those who, not knowing themselves.
spoil their personalities by extra frills
and flounces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
COAL IN COMBINE
Attorney General Finds Missouri Coal
Trade a Violation to Antitrust.

St Louis, Aug. 14.-Attorney Cen
eral McAllister of Missouri said this
afternt IN that evidence of a clear
violation of the Sherman antitrust
law was obtained at the investigation
here today of the Missouri coal trade.
H. P. Greenlaw, secretary of the
Fifth and Ninth district coal bureau.
testified all the members of the bu-
reau make daily reports as to the
number of loaded cars on hand al the
close of the previous day. the number
of olrs loaded during the day, destina-
ton of shipments and distribution of
shipments between industries and
dealers.
Mr.. Greenlaw said that from these
reports he made up a summary, which
was sent to all the members of the
bureau, but he denied that the sum-
mary showed the price of shipments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
NAME CAMP AWARDS
Award Commissions to Student En-
gineers at Fort Leavenworth.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Commissions
awarded to students at the engineer
training camp at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. announced today. include:
Major. engineers officers reserve
corps
Lawrence T.. Curfman, Pitts
burg. Kan; Perley F. Walker, Law
renee, Kan.
Captain, engineers officers reserve
corps:
Harold c. Hilgard, St Louis
John H. Mccormick jr., St Louis.
Ralph D. RAIDER, Manhattan, Kan
. Frank E. Dennis, Rolla, Mo.
Lewis E. Knerr, Kansas City
Walter G. Gamble, st. Louis
E. Burton Hooker, Kansas City.
Perry c. Topping, s.. Louis.
First lieutenant, engineers officers
reserve corps, William d. Stuart, ir.
Pittsburg, Kan.
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New York, Aug. 14.-History may be
able to decide whether or not the ter
rifle and unceasing artillery in Europe
has caused an accumulation of mois-
ture which drips on the non-combat-
ants as well as the combatants.
Everyone who has been at the front,
or miles behind it, in London, Scan
dinavia or Spain, insists that it rain
eth every day Even the French COM
plain more about the recent weather
than they do about the shortage of
food. Naturally, the curtailment in
light, heat and fuel makes the world
look much darker than it has looked
in this generation. 1t has been said
that for three years no Frenchwoman
has appeared without an umbrella.
Now the story goes that all her coats
are rubberized.
The UIgy Onionskin Coat.
1t was London, l believe, that intro
duced the transparent raincoat. 1t
can be found wherever one turns in
America, altho- it is as unattractive a
garment as could be invented for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
3 OR d BILLION MORE
New Loan TO Allies Contemplated
McAdOO to Raise War Tax Again.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Congress
soon will be asked to authorize an
other loan of between $4,000. 900, 900
and 100000, to the allies.
Secretary McAdoo and Sherman
Kitchin of the ways and means COM
mittee agreed on this today and also
agreed upon the desirability of rails
ing a larger sum than $4,000. 900, 900
for war purposes by taxation. Con-
gress probably will be called up at
the December session to revise the
war revenue bill now before the SEN
ate, increasing the sum to be obtained
thru ia ration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
HONOR SOLDIER BOYS
Maple Hill Citizens Give Big Enter
tainment for Enlisted Men.

Maple Hill, Kan. Aug. 14-The
community turned out en- mass to a
gathering on the lawn of the Upde-
graft home in honor of the boys who
have enlisted in the army and navy
during the last few weeks. Music
was furnished by the Rossville band,
and an address was delivered by the
Rev. w L. Goldsmith. of Topeka.
giaple Hill has already furnished a
large quota of men. out of proportion
to its population Patriotism runs
high in this part of Wabaunsee county,
and there is no lack of loyalty to the
country.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
TO SING TO SOLDIERS
Davidson Will Furnish Entertainment
at Fair Grounds Tonight.

Schoville Davidson, tenor. will pro-
vide the entertainment for the soldiers
now encamped at the fair grounds. to-
night. Davidson is a Topeka singer
of more than local popularity. He
has been engaged in Chautauqua work
for the summer and probably will re-
turn to the work after his vacation,
which he is spending at home.
The program tonight at the fair
grounds will include selection of
popular airs, patriotic songs and old
time melodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
RAILROAD CLUB MEET
Members Will Receive Bids for Gro
Gerry Supplies Tonight.

A meeting of the Railway Co-opera-
tive club, comprised of employees of
all railroads operating thru Topeka
and including street railway men, viii
meet tonight at the Railroad Y NJ c.
A Employees of the roads are urged
to be present.
Bids from grocers who wish to sop
DIV the club and families of the me M
bers with commodities this winter will
be received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14

New York. Aug. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper 4%@5. Sterling 90 day bills. 4.72 :
commercial 60 day bills on banks; AMI !;
commercial 60 day bills, 4u%; demand.
SIS: cables, 5.77 Builders, demand. az :
cables. AZ. Lires, demand. 740: cables. $50.
Rubles. demand, 2Os4 cables, 81. Bar sill
YER. S3&. Mexican dollars, Is. Govern
ment bonds steady. Railroad bonds irreg-
ular. Time loans firm sixty days. An
Call money steady: high, 3l5 low. 2A ::
ruling rates. 31s last loan, 8 closing bid,
2%; offered at 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
CHILD PLAGUE BREAKS
Three Out of Seven Cases Fatal in
Suburb of Chicago.

East Chicago, Ind, Aug. 14.-Seven
cases of infantile paralysis. three of
which were fatal, this week were be-
ing investigated here by DR.. W. F.
King, assistant health commissioner
of Indiana Steps were being taken
to keep the disease from spreading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
LOCAL MENTION

Shawnee county corn fields, follow
ing their revival by abundant rains, do
not appear to have been damaged
seriously by the dry weather.
SAFETY razor blades sharpened BET
ter than new. 25c-35c dog. Brunt.
Martin Drug Co.-Adv
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SEND rs TO FRANCE
Newly Commissioned Lieutenants al
Fort Riley Anxious to Go.

Fort Riley, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE an
nouncement that seventy-eight of the
newly commissioned lieutenants will
be sent to France within the next
month, if not sooner. had result to-
day which even the commanding Off
GERS at the post had not foreseen.
Every man eligible wanted to go.
The men will be chosen by lot today.
Ordinary internal revenue receipts on
whisky: beer and tobacco are netting more
than S1,0O0000 a day,
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of Richard Mcdowell will
be held Thursday afternoon from the Ii
Street Baptist church at o'clock. Burial
in Mt Auburn cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah H. Long was
held this afternoon from her home at I19
Lawrence street Burial in Topeka GENE
terry.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27.-
Adv.
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New York stock Market

Wall St. New York, Aug. 14.-STOCKS-
Peace proposals from Rome encouraged the
short interests today. the entire list Civ
ing way after, a strong opening. Total
sales approximated 100000 shares.
Lower quotations accompanied the more
active selling of the last hour. industrials
chiefly equipments. showing losses of 1
to points, with five Bethlehem. The
closing was heavy. Liberty bonds. 99.96 to
par.
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Because France has had an unusually
rainy three years since the war be-
gan, she has invented extraordinary
garments to wear in the open. which
are called raincoats, but serve any
purpose.
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SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

Safety First.
Keep both hands on the steering wheel
Now isn't that the worst:
To shatter loves joy-riding dream
With plea Of safety firstt
Cir cingle.
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New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. Aug. 14.-COTTON-Sp0
cotton quiet and unchanged. Middling
S25.15