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Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
pREssvrERlAn CHURCH NOTE.

Sunday school at 10 a. m. The new
officers take their places. Preaching
service at II a. M, by Rev. Travis.
The regular Communion service will
be held and opportunity will be CIV
en- for uniting with the church and
for parents to have their children
baptized. Christian Endeavor meet.
Ing at 6:15 p. m. Preaching service
at Z p. m. The evening service will
be New Years service.
NN.> nAn>ex>e-aA "A -. ->~.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES

On next Sunday at 10 o'clock the
Christmas program will be repeated
at High Mass. The entire musical
program will be repeated and a ser.
mon appropriate Tor the occasion or
the spirit of the New Year will be
given by Father Naughton. Non
Catholics are most cordially invited
to attend.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
impossible.

Everybody wonders what see in
you"
"How can you expect to see any.
thing In that hatf"
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
hls Excellent Memory.

"When were you mnrried?"
"Well." replied Mr.. Gap Johnson Of
Rumpus Ridge, II disrecollect persIze-
ly what year 1t wns. but know It hap
pened Oh the Fourth of July or Christ
mas, OF some such day."-Kansas
City Star.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
NOTICE

Next Wednesday afternoon, Janu-
ary 10, 1917, Mrs. Grutzmacher, of
Black Hawk. will serve 10-cent tea
fer the Ladies' Guild and friends. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
An Execution.

"Do you believe that two heads are
better than OneT'
mot in a perambulator." answered
the cynic. "Fm constitutionally op-
posed to people having twins"
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04

The obssrvsr.-ss.oo Dsr year.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-04
LUKE MeLUkE GAYS

Two days of marriage do more to
get fellow and girl acquainted
with each other than two years of
courtship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
TELEPHONE MEN HERE
Representatives of Companies Meet
With Utilities Commission.

Representatives of telephone COM
panies operating in the state of Kansas
which are under the jurisdiction of
the state public utilities commission
met al 10 o'clock this morning at the
state house with the engineers and
accountant of the commission for the
purpose of drafting "A tentative classi-
fication of accounts to be submitted
to the commission for its approval
The commission recently informed
the telephone companies of the state
under its jurisdiction that it was de-
sirous of promulgating a new account
ing classification for the use of such
companies, the object being ito secure
uniformity in the reports rendered to
the commission by telephone COM
panies and to make such reports of
greater value for comparative pur-
poses" In order that the classifica-
ton should be satisfactory to the COM
panies, the commission called a hear
ing for today in order to draft a
tentative classification.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
HOT AND SWEET
HOrseradish and Peonies Cause
Two Lawsuits.
Both Cases Tried in District
Courts Here Today.

Peonies and horseradisb were the
sole topics of conversation in the two
divisions of the Shawnee county dis
trict court. In Judge Dana's division
F. H. Stannard, of Ottawa, was suing
Crosby Brothers for S24s for the sale
of peonies to the company several
years ago.
Stannard was a member of the leg
islature from Franklin county at one
time. Robert Stone represented STAN
nard while E. ID. McKeever represent
ed the well known Topeka firm In
thirty-Seven years this is the second
time the firm has been obliged to go
into court, according TO a statement
made today by E. H. Crosby.
While peonies were under discus
sion in Judge Dana's division. l.
Clark, a tenant, and w. d. Rogers.
an owner, were arguino about horse
radish, thru their attorneys, Hugh
Fisher and Tinkham Veale. The ten
ant got the horseradish he raised. Now
he wants the seed and roots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
ARTILLERYACROSS
Large Force of Americans Is
Training in Camp in England.
~AmOng Finest Troops Ever
Seen in England"

Somewhere in England, Sept. 26.-
(By the Associated Press. )-Several
thousand American artillerymen, who
will soon be handling heavy guns in
France, are encamped here for drills
and training after several weeks
aboard ship on the journey overseas.
The men belong to the regular forces
of the United States army, and are
officered largely by West Point
graduates. British officers who have
inspected the men pronounced them
to be among the finest troops ever
seen in England.
The Camp is located in one of the
many valleys to be found in the
rolling surface of this section of Ing
land on a site once occupied by CO ma
dian troops. Heather-covered hills
form a background for the sea of
tents, and on either side men of the
Royal artillery are being trained.
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Await Presidents Declaration
for War or Neutrality.
Situation Requires New Vote
by Upper House.
NATION STAGGERED BY STRIKE
MObilizing Troops To Take
Over Idle Railroads.
Paraguay, Uruguay on Verge of
Break With Kaiser.
BY CHARLES p. STEWART.

Buenos Aires. Sept. 26.-Argentina
still hesitated between war and neu-
trality today while proof piled up that
the general strike thruout the nation
was being actively fostered and aided
by German agents.
Best information available today
was that Preside.-t Irigoyen would
either maintain neutrality-or declare
war; that he would not take the mid
die of the road course of breaking
relations His decision rests with his
Interpretation of Argentina public
sentiment. A compelling proof of this
public state of mind may be furnished
tonight at great war mass meeting
scheduled here.
The vote of the chamber of deputies
for a diplomatic rupture does not put
the question of this step directly up
to President IrigOyen- Changes in the
situation since the senate vote of %
| to 1 in favor of a diplomatic break
will require another vote in the upper
house on the same question before any
resolution announcing the congress
sional support of such a step is for
mally put up to the president for ap-
proval or disapproval.
German Consul Aids Strike.
A powerful impetus to the move
ment for a break has been given by
reports received here from reliable
are on the verge of such a step against
Germany. Chile was reported deter
mined to maintain her neutrality.
Meanwhile the government today
was officially informed that the Ger
man consul at Santa Fe was actively
encouraging strikers in Argentina.
There was no change in the strike
situation early today. The govern
ment has summoned the entire stand
ing army in all barracks preparatory
to taking over operation of the rail-
Eroads, now completely halted by the
strike. A nationwide declaration of
martial law was momentarily expect
ed Pending this drastic step, the
governments efforts are being center
ed on arbitration. The chamber of
deputies voted for compulsory govern
mental mediation of the dispute.
Declare Arbitration.
Employers in the industries paralyz-
ed by the strikes have announced
their acceptance of such arbitration,
but the strikers themselves are still
standing aloof from it and this de-
spite the fact that the federation of
labor has approved it.
In Rosario the strike has already
become general, including in addition
to railroad employees, the butchers,
bakers and others. Packing house
employees and stevedores are on the
verge of joining.
Several clashes of strikers with
troops were reported last night. There
were some casualties.
Shortage in many foods was report
ed here today. Prices have scared.
Telegraphic communication has again
been restored after wires cut by the
strikers had been spliced-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
NOT ON A PLATTER!
Mayor House Says Politicians Could
Not Hand Governor Nomination.

Il would not accept the nomination
for governor if it were presented to
me on a silver platter
This was the statement made this
morning by Jay f. House. when asked
about a rumor tn. he would run for
governor of the state. Mayor House
stated further that he would not even
enter the governors race. His rea-
son is a governorship is too much for
"a poor man
1t was learned. however. that state
politicians have approached the mayor
concerning his running several times
in the last few weeks. and according
To Mayor House, they were all turned
down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
AFTER HIS SCALP
Public Safety Board Seeks Trial
for La Toilette.
Also Asks Senate To Expel
Him as Friend of Enemy.

St Paul, Mimi, Sept. Ex-senator
Robert NJ. La Toilette. of Wihconsin,
today faced possible .riminal prosecu-
ton as the result of his address at
the meeting of the Non-Partisan
league here last Thursday night
The Minnesota public safety COM
mission asked United States District
Attorney Jaques to investigate La Fol-
lette's speech, and if anything of a
disloyal or seditious nature was found
in it, to begin formal action against
him.
Teacher of Disloyalty.''
The commission also addressed a
petition to the United States senate.
asking that body to expel La Toilette
'as a teacher of disloyalty and sedi-
tion for giving aid and comfort to the
enemy and for hindering the govern
ment in the conduit of the war"
A. c. Townley, president of the
league, was grilled by the commission
for several hours last night. He said
he was disappointed in the senators
remarks and disclaimed responsibility
for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
Explains He "Beat EN- to IT.
by Resigning.
Therefore Is Not Disqualified
From Ever Holding Office.
TEXAS SENATE VOTE, rs TO 3
Then Adjourns Most Dramatic
Session in History.
Ferguson Says He Will "Carry
Case to People"

Austin, Tex, Sept. 26.-James E.
Ferguson, twice chosen governor by
the people of Texas, was a private cit
izen today.
Judgment was voted by the Texas
senate late yesterday removing Fer
guson from the office of governor
and disqualifying him from ever
again holding ANY office of honor,
trust, or profit" under rnis state
The vote was 25 to 8, with two
paired
A two-thirds majority was neces-
sary to GUST Ferguson finally from of
flee.
No Appeal From Verdict.
The judgment was entered automat-
Ically under its terms. 1t is now be-
yond any effort at recall and is said
by members of the senate to consti-
tute precedent that will live as long
as the commonwealth of Texas shall
endure The disqualification from
holding office that was made a part
of the judgment was hotly and learn
edly defended and attacked thruout
the day 1t was sought to make the
judgment simply removal from Of
flee. That failing, it was sought to
I limit the disqualification to five years
Grave doubts as to the constitutional
ity of either plan was expressed by
several senators.
When the judgment was rendered
the senate. sitting as high court of
impeachment, adjourned sine die
ending the most dramatic and mo-
mentous session of the senate in the
history of Texas.
Lieutenant Governor Hobby. acting
governor since the house passed i'm
peachment charges against Ferguson
was expected to take the oath of office
A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
Papers Seized by Govt Agents
Bare 1. w. w. Conspiracy.
We're Told Kan, Mo-, Tex.
Farmers Would Join.
AIMED TO OVERTHROW GOVT
Inciters Knew All the Time
Plot Was Hopeless.
Only One of Many Schemes
Instigated by 1. w. w.

Washington, Sept. 26.-How a small
coterie of active anti-war workers.
operating under the direction of the
1. w. w. persuaded hundreds of un-
educated Oklahoma farmers to take
up arms against the governments en-
forcement of the selective drlaft law
is revealed in papers seized by fed
eral agents in the recent nationwide
raid of /. w. w. headquarters.
Testimony given at Enid, Okla
homa, recently to the effect that a
national uprising was planned in
which towns would be seized, cities
attacked. bridges burned, was taken
by officials here as an indication that
the Oklahoma farmers really believ-
ed the plans would carry.
AS a matter of fact, officials assert
even the most radical leaders of the
movement knew that it could accom-
plish but little more than local dis
turbances. The farmers were melted
to take up arms with the full knowl-
edge that the movement would lead
to nothing, simply as an expedient
to embarraSS the government tempo
rarily.
Started as Agrarian Move.
The anti-draft demonstration start
eQ as an aSrar1an movement, the
records show, in Oklahoma where a
number of illiterate farmers obtained
an exaggerated idea of the law oper-
atoms. l. w. w. leaders learned of
secret meetings held by the farmers
in churches and other buildings at
night and sent agitators to the scene
to fan the discomfort into open rebel
lion, it is said. by playing upon their
fears.
1t was represented to the farmers
that thousands of their neighbors in
Missouri, Kansas and Texas We're
ready to unite in an armed uprising.
that millions of men working for
wages" would join them in other
states and that the movement could
not fail to result in an overthrow of
the government With the govern
ment overthrown, there was to be a
general division of the money of the
rich among the "men working for
wages" and other benefits of wide
dimensions were to be obtained
General Uprising Set for July 27.
Department of justice agents, oper-
ating in the vicinity, learned of the
ambitious program, and prior to July
27, the night set for the general up
rising, brought the project to an end
with the arrest of the alleged ring
leaders of the movement. At no time,
! it was said, was the disturbance more
than local in character or regarded
here as likely to spread.
The fermentation of this trouble is
only one of many activities which au-
| thoritfes here are investigating in con-
nection with the recent seizure of L.
| w. w. paper thruout the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
ULTIMATUM FROM PERI
Break With Germany Unless Destruc-
ton of Ship Is Explained in Days.

Lima, Peru, Sept. 26-The govern
ment has instructed the Peruvian
minister at Berlin to present to the
German government a demand that
satisfaction be given within eight days
for the sinking of the Peruvian bark
Lorton. If the demand is not met,
diplomatic relations will be broken off
The Lorton was sunk inside Spanish
waters last February by German
submarine Peru declared the sinking
to be unjustifiable and insisted on
payment of an indemnity by Germany.
The German government offered to
submit the case to a prize court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
DETECTIVES JOINED "REBELs.. !.
Working Glass Union Intended to Use
Federal Arms Against Govt.

Enid, Okla, Sept. 26.-Attorneys
for the defendants in the conspiracy
cases on trial before Judge Cotrill in
federal court here, charged that
Holmes and Barton, two star witnesses
for the government, Joined the Work
ing Glass union for the sole purpose
of stirring up dissension and causing
revolt.
John Barton, the closing witness
for the government, gave damaging
testimony against several of the eleven
defendants. He testified that the w
C. U. was to hold a state convention
to plan a revolution. In Pottawatomie
county, Barton said. home guards
were to be organized. The govern
ment would then furnish arms and
ammunition which could be seized
Barton testified that he Joined the
w. c. U. because he heard there was
going to be trouble of some kind and
wanted to find out what was going on
Opening statements by lawyers for
the defendants were concluded last
night.
The defense opened it's case today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-26
For a Quarter, Links of Sau-
sage-1 Big, 4 Little.
Meat Goes Up 10 to 100 Per
Cent i'm Last 6 Months.
REASON?- oh, JUST THE WAN
"Demand" Is Alibi for Aviation
of Prices Here.
insignificant Little Wienie'
wursts, 2S Cents a Pound.

Five links of sausage for a quarter.
The price is not the one prevailing in
Germany or any other European coun-
try. Altho the commodity is sold by
the pound, an instance where a To-
pekan walked into a meat market
here today and asked for 25 cents
worth of sausage and was handed five
links-one large one and four small
ones-actually occurred.
A survey of retail meat prices made
by the State Journal today shows that
this commodity is not the only one
that has, in the last six months, ad-
vanced sufficiently in price to de-
mand meatless days on the menu OF
the average Topeka consumer Ger
tain pork products, especially pork
tenderloins, have doubled in price in
the last six months. Commodities. as
sold by meat markets. that haven't
advanced from to 100 per cent in
that period are few and far between
Even the time honored and menial
soup bone" has awaited a cent to
five cents pound.
Same Old Story.
Dealers say the advanced prices ars
due to the increased demand created
by the war, the increased cost of pro-
ducing and the hike in the expense OF
getting the commodities ready for the
table. In the face of this alibf fresh
fish is today selling in Topeka at
ago, prices quoted then show. almost
any kind of fish could be purchased
| for Is and 20 cents a pound
Beef products are selling on the re-
tail market at almost prohibitive
| prices in SO far as the average wage
| Garner is concerned. Porterhouse
/ steak that on March 27-just six
months ago could easily be pu--
| chased at most meat markets for % y
| cents a pound, now costs 35 cents
pound. Chuck steak has advanced to
25 cents a pound
| Those Darned Little Wienies!
r. Wieniewurses that used to sell at
the rate of a half-dozen for a nickel
| are quoted at 2S cents a pound in n
number of the uptown meat markets
| Bacon has awaited from a maximum
| of 35 cents a pound to maximum OF
| as cents The price for the fancy
| brand is higher. And here's the last
| straw:
| Baked ham is retailing in Topeka
| for 70 cents a pound.
The following is a comparison Of
| prices quoted on Topeka retail
markets today and quotations Of
March 27, the latter being taken from
the advertisements appearing in the
State Journal on that date:
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Chamber of Commerce Trying
To Bring Them Here.
Famous English Publisher in
Kansas City Oct. 20.
On WESTERN TOUR OF U. S.
Former President Will Go to
Wichita October 16.
Big Celebration Planned if
Celebrities Come.

Lord Northcliffe. famous English
publisher, may come to Topeka the
latter part of October, according TO
]. viii Kelley, secretary of the Cham
ber of Commerce.
Word was received this afternoon
that Lord Northcliffe would talk in
Kansas City October 20, as part of
his program of a western tour of the
United States. Gov. Arthur Capper,
chairman of the program committee
of the Chamber of Commerce, was
asked this afternoon to send a mes
sage to Northcliffe asking that To-
peka be put on his western tour route.
The message was sent late this
afternoon and Lord Northcliffe will
probably visit Topeka October 90 or
81, Mr.. Kelley said I
Roosevelt May Come.
Theodore Roosevelt, now in Kansas
City, may be a second celebrity to visit
the city next month, it was announced
at the Chamber of Commerce this af-
ternoon. An invitation to the former
president has been extended by the
League of Kansas municipalities for
their annual convention to be held in
Wichita October 16, IT and IS. An
invitation will be sent to the eX-presi-
dent some time this evening asking
that he come to Topeka for a short
stop.
No Plans Made.
Provided that the two celebrities ac-
cept the invitation extended to them
by Topeka, an elaborate celebration
will be staged under the direction OF
the city and Chamber of Commerce
No definite plans have been made for
the occasion but as soon as a response
is received the Chamber of Commerce
and the city as well as the state will
lay plans for the entertainment of the
visitors
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Heinz has been serving under
Mayor House as assistant city attor-
ney and has earned his prom motion
according to the mayor. He has been
acting in this capacity until this
morning, when not4ce OF his promo
ton was given him. He will sit on
the police bench for the first time
Friday morning.
r. P. Nillepigue, % years old, and a
lawyer employed in the adjutant gem
eraI ONCE was named this morning
to succeed Heinz as assistant CITY at
torney. Nillepigue promises to be a new
light in the city administration. He
Is young, bright and all that could be
demanded of a man for the Office. the
mayor said this morning VilIepigue is
graduate of the Washburn law
school and one of the stars on the
1914 college football team.
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LAST NIGHTS AIR
RAID ON | 0ND0N
KI[LS7PERS0NS
German Airmen Only Reached
Outskirts of City.
Anti-Aircraft Guns Turn Back
Hostile Flyers.
100 U, s. SOLDIERS TARGETS
American Fighting Men Get
First Taste of Aero War.
20 American Women Also Take
Refuge From Bombs.
100 U. S. SOLDIERS TARGETS
20 American Women Also Take
Refuge From Bombs.

London, Sept 26.-Seven persons
were killed and sixteen injured in the
southeastern outskirts of London in
last nights air raid.
London. Sept. 26.-Altho details
are lacking it is reported that a thrill
ing battle occurred between German
and British airmen a few miles from
London, which probably accounts for
the fact that last nights air raid re-
suited in so little damage in the me-
tropolis. German airplanes, altho
they crossed the country at several
points were met and continually har-
ried by a large force of British ma
chimes Whether any of the raiders
were brought down has not been
learned but according to early re-
ports the formation of the German
fleet which was coming toward Lon
don at a great height and at great
speed was completely broken up by
the British fliers, the raiders separat-
ing and all except one turning back
closely pursued. So effective were the
measures taken to intercept this lone
intruder that he was unable to PEN
citrate beyond the outskirts of Lon
don.
Theater Crowds Not Panicky.
While the anti-air craft guns boom
ed constantly, establishing a barrage
fire around the city, as on Monday
night, diners in hotels and restau-
rants and audiences in theaterS and
at the opera at the time for the most
part were Indifferent and unaffected.
Some of the theatres and moving
picture places anticipating the raid
had increased their advertising in the
evening papers with such announce
ments as Moonlight nights open as
usualIample bomb proof shelter
CONTINUED on Page 1WoI
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16d1nIall IN IHe 1dSI NV
hours totaled 4.59 inches-which has
been exceeded only twice in the last
thirty-one years, September and
and July and both in 1909.
The wind this afternoon shifted to
the north and blew a real winter gale.
The mercury was still lowering around
the so mark at o'clock this after
noon and promised to stay about the
same stage all evening. Tonight will
be cold but there will be no frost, ac-
cording to S. d. Flora. Overhanging
clouds will play savior to the late fall
crops.
The temperature for the day aver
aged 25 degrees below normal
1t has been the heaviest September
rain since 1909, according to the
weather bureau, and more rain has
fallen in the last twenty-four hours
than in any other period in the last
two years. The heaviest September
rain ever recorded in Topeka fell Sep
ternber 6 and I, 1915, when sos inches
were recorded for the twenty-four
hours Rain Monday night is second
in amount to that record fall
1t is nearly a godse1d for the KAN
sas farmers, too, according to S. d.
Flora local meteorologist. The creeks
on the stock farms of the state were
drying up. On the wheat farms the
sub-soiI was still dry and really needed
the moisture. Fall pastures, too,
needed such a rain.
Rainfall for the month totals sos
nearly two inches above the normal
fall for the entire month More rain
fell in the last twenty-four hours than
the normal figure for the month.
Nearly Five Inches.
Rainfall for the last twenty-four
hours, including .13 of an inch re-
corded Tuesday, measures Ala inches.
By noon today the total precipitation
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