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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
STATE WILL SEIZE MINES.
Unless Govt Acts Today Illinois Fuel
Dictator SAYS He VIII.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-Seizure of Hi
nois coal mines by federal agencies or
by federal and state authorities acting
jointly, will be the next move in the
coal situation, it was believed here
today.
Under the food bill. President Will
son has full power to act. Attorney
General Brundage today was prepar-
ing an opinion upholding the states
right of seizure also.
Coal hearings continued here today
despite the refusal of the operators to
cooperate with the state investigators
and unless federal action is taken by
tomorrow, State Fuel Dictator Carter
is expected to announce his decision
on coal prices.
Expect Wilson to Act.
It was the general belief here that
If the president does not seize the
mines he will inaugurate sweeping
regulations that will amount to the
same thing.
Reports from many cities thruout
the country show that a serious coal
shortage exists. Great Lakes vessels
today were feeling a shortage because
of a scarcity of cars between the mines
and lake ports, it was said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
Several Empty Bottles Found
in His Room.
Howard BrannOn, Infantryman,
Died Sunday Afternoon.
HE HAD Been INOCULATED
This Would Have Made Alcohol
Dangerous Drink.
Coroner Not Certain What
Caused Heart Paralysis.

Howard Brannon, Sc wears old. a
member of the Third infa ntry, died
Sunday afternoon in his room at 301
West Sixth street. DR.. G F. Mar
cote. county coroner and attending
physician, stated in his report that his
death was due to heart trouble and
said today that the heart ailment was
probably brought on by a complica-
ton of conditions.
Brannon became seriously Ill Sun
day, a few hours before his death.
Physicians and others found five or six
bottles of hair tonic and :. bottle part
ly filled with patent medicine that
contained a large percentage of alco-
hol. in his room. All the hair tonic
bottles-the contents were shown to
have contained a high percentage of
alcohol-were empty with the excep-
ton of one. That one was partially
filled.
Narcotics Statement.
Narcotic today said he could not be
sure that the heart trouble was
brought on by drinking the hair tonic
or patent medicine. He declared,
however, that consumption of the
fluid would produce paralysis of the
heart, anG said symptoms were that
the soldier had swallowed some of it.
Narcotic was unable to estimate any
quantity.
Brannon had received incubation
against typhoid by army physicians
few days before. Physicians say it is
especially dangerous to consume any
thing containing any material per-
centage of alcohol after receiving the
incubation.
Brannon came to Topeka from Sol
ONION, Kan. He was a barber by pro-
fession and was enlisted in the Third
Kansas infantry band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
ARREST SHERIFF-JUDGE
Charge Conspiracy to Violate Provi.
siOns of Draft Law.

RusseIIville, KY, Aug. 20.-Sheriff
James n. Taylor, member of the Lo
gan county exemption board, and
County Judge J. w. Edward were
placed under arrest today by Deputy
United States Marshal B. NJ. Richard
son on the charge of conspiring to vio-
late provisions of the selective draft
law
Both were held for examination
August % and were released on bonds
of $1,000 each. Sheriff Taylor is
charged with promising exemptions to
drafted men in exchange for political
support. Judge Edward is charged
with conspiring with him.
Sheriff Taylor and Judge Edward
emphatically deny the charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
ENG. STRIKE APATHETIC

London, Aug. 20.-The strike of the
Associated Society of Locomotive En-
gineers and Firemen, which was to
have been called today involving about
10000 men, had not been begun at
noon altho some of the men may have
quit work at midnight
The executive committee of the
union remains in London discussing
the situation. The opposition of vir-
tually the entire press may have a dis
heartening effect ON the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
Fourth of Monastir Burns Following
Bulgars' Bombardment.

Corfu, Aug. 2O.-One-quarter of the
Serbian city of Monastir has been de-
stroyed by fire caused by Bulgarian
bombardment. The Serbian press an
nounces the number of victims has not
been ascertained. The statement says
that on Saturday the Bulgarians bonn
barded the city more violently than
ever, firing some 1000 shells. There
was no reason for the bombardment,
as no fighting was in progress. Wo-
men and children who fled in all di-
rections have been collected and taken
to the rear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
FEED SOLDIERS HERE
Military Committee Chamber of Com
merce to Provide 5000 Meals Day.

The military committee of the
Chamber of Commerce, headed by d.
W. Mulvane, again came to the
rescue of Topeka today when the
puzzling question of supplying 1000
troops with food was presented to it.
Within an hour provision had been
made to feed the men three times
day.
Beginning with supper tonight, 30G
men will be fed at the Chamber of
Commerce. The remaining 500 or 700
will be~fed at the Masonic hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
HOT GAMES TODAY
Red and White SOX Play for
League Leadership.
DOubIeheader Starts Biggest
Series of the Season.

Chicago, ILL.,. Aug. 20.-Chicago
and Boston meet today in a double
header, the first games of an i'm
portant four games series. Much de-
Ponds upon the outcome of this series
as the clubs have been running neck
and neck in the race for the Amer
lean league pennant. Boston has AZ
games on its schedule to be played
while Chicago has only SO. Boston
will finish the season at home, while
Chicago will end the season on the
road.
The eastern invaders seems to have
the edge on the local club in regard
to pitchers for this series, which will
be played in three days. Mays and
Shore, two of Mana ger Bafry's best
twirIers, have been rested and groom
ed for these games, while Manager
Rowland's pitching staff has been
worked hard recently.
In the event of Chicago winning
both games today the standing
Won Lost Pet.
Chicago IA A .627
Boston SIS 46 .596
If Boston should be victorious in
both games the standing would be:
Chicago .......72 46 $40
Should the clubs break even the
standing would be:
S1lcago % 80 Dig
Boston 90 40 sos
Lowering clouds failed to prevent a
huge attendance. Altho the first game
was not scheduled to begin until l 80.
hundreds of fans were in line shortly
after noon. The weather was warm
despite threatening rain.
Foster and Thomas were announced
as the Red Sox battery while Faber
and Schalk were picked f. the White
SOx.
Just before the start, Of the first
game it started to rain, driving the
crowd to cover. Fully $4,000 fans
were on hand before the opening con-
test started. The crowd continued to
come and it was believed that nearly
5000 would be present.
First Inning.
Red sox-walsh flied to Felsch.
Barry bounced out, aF'ber to Gandil.
Hoblitzell fouled out to Schalk. No
runs, no hits, no errors.
White Sox-LeiboId walked. Nc
Mullin sacrificed, Foster to Hobby.
bold going to third. Jackson fouled
to Gardner. No runs. no hits.
Second Inning.
Red Sox-Scott bounced out. Nc
Mullin to Gandil. Thomas fouled to
Schalk. Foster famed. No runs. no
hits. no errors.
White Sox-Leibold walked Nc
Mullin sacrificed, Thomas to HOBBY
Collins bounced a hit off Fosters
glove, Leibold advancing to thir6
Jackson singled thru Barry. Leibold
scoring and Collins going to third
Eelsh whitfield. Gandil hit safely tc
right Collins scored and jackson
halted at second Risberg was out,
Foster to Hobby. Two runs, three
hits, no errors.
Conclusion of game in Postscript
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20

The temperature today averaged !
degree above normal The wind was
blowing eight miles an hour from the
south at o'clock this afternoon.
Partly cloudy weather for tonight
and Tuesday was the prediction made
this morning. Partly cloudy and a
little sunshine and light scattered
showers over the state made up the
forecast. The temperatures will re-
main below the so mark fer the next
forty-eight hours, according to Mr.
Flora.
Rainfall in Topeka Sunday night
measured 81 of an inch and brought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
CHANGE DATE AGAIN
Mobilization Now Set for Sept. 5,
Sept. 10 and Oct. 3.

Washington, Aug. Rehabilitation
of the second increment of draft
troops was today changed from Sep
TENDER Is to 19 and the third incre-
ment from September 80 to October 3.
Mobilization of the first increment
will be as previously announced, Sep
TENDER 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
BOTH ARE GUILTY
Two Years in Penitentiary for
n. Y. Draft Judges.
Confess to Conspiracy When
Put on Trial Today.

New York, Aug. 20.-Dr. S. j. Bern
field and Louis 1. Cherey. indicted
members of exemption board No. SO,
today entered pleas of guilty to
charge of conspiracy to obstruct the
draft law when they were about to
be placed on trial.
They were sentenced to two years
each in the federal penitentiary at
Atlanta.
Third Defendant to Stand Trial
Kalman Gruher, not a member of
the board, but indicted with them on
the same charge elected to stand
trial.
The plea of guilty was unexpected
Bernfeld and Cherey declared they
were making restitution to the drafted
men from whom they accepted money
for exemptions.
The sentences and fines were the
maximum. The defendants also were
fined $4,000 each, but both fines
were later RENTED at the request of
Assistant United States Attorney
Knox, who said the United States gov
eminent did not care to accept faint
ed money"
Federal Judge Manton characterize
ed the offense a most heinous one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
Buckwheat Cakes Assured.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 20.-Predic-
tions are being made by state officials
that Pennsylvania will have = record
breaking buckwheat crop .his year
because of an increase of 5 per cent
in the acreage devoted to that grain
Pennsylvania has led the nation for
years in buckwheat and the war
yield of 1917 may go to 100000
bushels Last year it was more than
4,250,0 900 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
CLOUDS OVER STATE
Scattered Showers Promised Kansas
Tonight and Tuesday by Mr.. Flora.

Hourly temperature readings for this
day reported by the local office of the
United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20

II THE allies can get a few more
peace proposals 10 spur them on
they may END the war by Christmas,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20
SERB CITY AFLAME

Continued on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Generally fair tonight and Tues
day. Not much change in tempera-
ture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-20

Conclusion of game in Postscript
edition
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-26
ROSS TOWNHSIP.

1882 BRErscH Theresa Brittons add Griffith Its PIP
1857 FANNY George. add Gary Annex It T. blk 10
1SS6 KORAT John. und. T. and Emil kottel, 1st add
Gary Annex. It z blk 81 ri I-77 7d
Gary Annex 1t 3. blk 1Oz-.7
BORAIA John >. and Emil Kottel, 1st add.
Gary Annex 1t 4. blk 1077---
17sO MACAROF. Stephan, add, Gary Annex, 1t IT,
1721 MIA WIadisIaw und. %. Filipak Andrew.
Ia Gary Annex, Its "A, IS is, "a, blk 2--------
1872 MAI,INOWSKI. August and Martha Gary Annex
1877 RADoASKY Wawzeniec 1st add Gary Annex. It /,
1854 sTINE Allen W. add Gary Annex 1t 2. blk 10
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
STATE NEWS NOTES.
Commander at Guam vermonter.

Captain Dwight Frank Smith, United
States marine corps, Norwich Univer-
sitY, class of 1908, is in command of
the United States forces at Guam,
whore the Germans blew up one of
their gunboats rather than let the
United States take possession. Captain
Smith prepared for college at the Stowe
high school and the State normal
school at Randolph, entering Norwich
in 1904; graduating as bachelor of
science in civil engineering in 1908.
He was corporal, first sergeant and
first lieutenant of the corps of cadets,
and member of the Alpha Sigma Pi
fraternity. On January 6, 1900, he was
commissioned as second lieutenant in
the United States marine corps and
stationed at Fort Royal, South Caro-
/ lima. He served on the L. S. S. South
4 Carolina in South American waters
and at Portsmouth, Rhode Island and
/ Havana, Cuba, and was promoted to
/ first lieutenant in October, 1911. and
was recently made a captain He is
the son of Frank B. and Elva Slaytor
Smith of Stowe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

The first Chinese typewriter, con-
structed not so long ago, weighed 40
pounds, but this has been recently de-
creased.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
PUT UNDER HEAVY BAIL.
Henry Diamond Is Charged with I'm
porting Narcotics.

BURLINGTON, April 21.-That the
federal officials are reasonably sure that
i'm Henry Diamond they have one of the
operators of the syndicate which is
known TO be importing narcotics into
the United States from Canada in q
systematic manner, contrary to the fed
eral laws regarding such importations,
wasSma deRplalA in the, United States
court room n tic ftderal building
Of this city yesterday, when Dia-
mond was given a preliminary hear
ing before Judge Harland b. Howe
10 see whether or not the case against
him would warrant his being held for
the next grand jury term. The evi
dcnce was of such a nature that Dia,
mond will be held for indictment pro.
ccedings, bail being fixed at $1,000. The
bail, however, is only temporary and
may be raised later, Dist Atty. Vernon
\. Billiard having asked the court to fig
the bail At 10000.
Haskell f. Butler, who is under arrest
charged with being an aceomplice il
the same ease, his bail having beer
fixed nj $4,000, was the principal wit
ness against Diamond.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

"For the land 8 sake-use Bswker's
Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
DARING ACT SAVED YOUTH.
Older Lad Rushed to Trestle and Pulled
Him Away from Train.

MIDDLEBURY, April 21.-Eight-
ycar-old Cornelius Shackett was saved
from a horrible death when he was
snatched from the path of the flyer by
Howard Bruya, aged -.
With the placing of guards at the
iron bridge near the station, boys were
attracted TO the scene. Young Shack
cit ran out upon the track and was
halfway across the bridge whcA the
train was heard approaching. lie
stumbled and fell between the rails,
and undoubtedly would have been
killed if young Bruya had not dartcd
forward, grabbed him and pulled him
into safety The engineer was unable
to stop the train in time and it had
gone half its length before coming
TO a standstill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
Girl is Exonerated.

State ) Attorney Colby Stoddard and
Sheriff Everett Hill have investigated
the accidental shooting of Austin
Bushaw, of East Charleston, by his
l5-year-old daughter, Ivy Bushaw. AT
ter carefully investigating all the facts
connected with the shooting, and hear
ing the testimony consisting mostly
of near neighbors, they say that the
shooting was purely accidental Ivy
Bushaw is an excellent pupil, well liked
in the community, and harmonious
relation existed between her and the
other members of the family. 1t was
probably while sitting at the head OF
the stairs cleaning the rife that the
gun was accidentally discharged. Al
| the same instant her father entered
the hallway at the foot of the stairs
The bullet passed through the father ::
| chest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
COMMISSION TO
HELP RUSSIANS
President Wilson to Select Group of
Eminent Men to Advise the
New Government.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Presi-
dent Wilson probably will name within
a few days a group of distinguished
Americans rs a commission to be sent
to Russia to confer with members of
the new provisional government there
on ways ia which the United States
can assist to strengthen the democra-
tie movement and aid Russia in the
war against Germany.
Elihu Root, former secretary OF state
appeared last night to be the probable
selection for chairman of the commits
sion, although officials said that a final
decision had not bcca reached, and the
names Of several other men were under
consideration. The commission will be
entirely nonpartisan.
The President desires to demonstrate
by the character of the men he chooses
the deep interest he feels in the sue
cess Of the democratic movement il
Russia lie has discussed the question
twice with his cabinet, and is under
stood TO have made up his mind OF
the names Of the principal members
Of the commi Ssion. The President frs
wanted to have n member of his cab
/ met head the commission, and it i
possible that he may yet decide on thi
/ step. Secretaries McAdoo and Ian,
! have both been mentioned.
All the members of the cabinet, how
ever, are so actively at work on differ
/ cut phases of the war preparation
/ that the President is understood to fee
\ that il would be difficult TO spare any
b ff thpfu nt prpgput
II In addition to the head of the com
I mission, who will act as the spokes
man of the President, the commission
viii include commercial, railroad, f
uancal and military experts.
Il is felt that with its experience o
more than 100 years in democratic gov
eminent, the United States may b
able to answer many questions fror
the new Russian regime. The chic
problems in Russia, other than polit
cal, have to do with finances and tn
strengthening Of railroads and indus
tries The administration is ready t
loan money 10 Russia at a low rate G
interest, aad to 10 anything else pc.
siblc.
Mr.. Root has been in Washington f.
the last two days attending a meetiu
Of the trustees Of the Carnegie PeaC
Foundation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
CHURCH NOTICES.

Unitarian church. Rev. T. Q. S. Osgood
pastor. Service Sunday morning at
1890. Subject of sermon, The American
Red Star Animal Relief Sunday school
at 1l45. All are welcome at both serv-
ices
First Church of Christ. Scientist,
Emerson building, Elliot street Sunday
service at 1915 a. m. Subject, Doctrine
f Atonement Wednesday evening, tes
timonial meeting at o'clock Reading
room open daily, except Sundays and
legal holidays, from to ) o'clock All
are welcome.
Advent Christian church. Rev f. S.
Hewitt, pastor. Sunday morning at
1915 service with sermon by the pastor !;
y o'clock, session of the Sunday school:
II p. m, meeting of the Junior Loyal
| Workers: P. m, praise and prayer
| ervice; p. M, Miss Floesie Quimby, "a
returned missionary from China, will
speak
st. Michaels Episcopal church, Rev. J
| Fredrik Virgin rector. Second Sunday
after Easter: s a. NJ, holy communion
| 1890, morning service; II, Sunday
school; 80 p. m, evening prayer. Tues
day at $50 a. m, holy communion
| W ednesday, Feast OF st. Mark, holy
communion at a. m. Friday at 730 p
m, evening prayer and intercessions.
| st. Michael's Roman Catholic church
20 Walnut street. Masses at $50 and
1870 a. m Benediction at $50 p m
Catechism, , p. m. at Oak Grove school
A mission will open on May 6. The first
week will be for the women of the parish
and the second for the men A three
days mission will be held for the chill
dren. The mission will be preached b,
the Passionist Fathers of Hoboken, n J.
whose fame as preachers is very wei
. known.
!, Universahst church. Rev ID. E. Trou
minister. Divine worship, 1870 a. m, ser
, mon by the pastor Subject, The Spring
/ Message,-or God Speaking Through
Nature to Man. Bible school, las a. m
Patriotic service, p. m, with illustrate,
! lecture. Subject, The Birth of Gu
Country. This will be the last lecture il
the series for the year. Our nationa
hymn, America, will be illustrated wit
beautiful eolored views. The public wei
. come to all church services.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

A very fine lot Of pictures at ex.
tremely low prices. Come in and look
them over, Salesroom in Old Post Of
fee. Roht. w, Taber-Adv. Aft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Pnotoplay Attractions.

The Empire today presents The Last
of the Morgans, southern drama; The
Whispered Name, drama; Hero of
Bunko Hill, a comedy, and Treat EN-
Rough, lively comedy. On Monday
William Fox presents Theda Bara in
Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare S mas
terpiece, the tragedy of love.
Marie Dressler in Tillie Wakes UT
will play a return engagement at the
Princess theatre today. 1t is comedy
from start to finish. Title plays the
role of neglected wife who joins {
henpecked husband in wild spree al
Coney Island. On Monday Valeska
Suratt in The Immigrant will be shown
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
DYNAMITE UNDER r. R. BRIDGE.
Is Found By Guard Under Steel Struc-
ture at Middlebury.

MIDDLEBURY, April 21.-Privaf e
Smith of Company d, LIST Vermont,
while patrolling the iron railroad brid &c
over Otter creek just south of this vii
lage yesterday morning, discovered a
stick of dynamite between two OF the
steel girders. 1t is not thought thai the
explosive was placed there with mali
cious intent. 1t is the opinion of those
who are familiar with dynamite that if
had been there for some time as the
paper casing was badly discolored and
the mass broke into pieces on being
handled. The stick weighed half a
pound.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
ENEMY ATTACKS FAILED.
German Official Statement Reports
Strong Artillery Firing.

BERLIN, April 81" Yesterday aft
ernoon, says the official statement is
sued today by the Germany army head
quarters staff, ga strong artillery fir
ing was commenced on the whole river
Aisne front and also in the Champagne
On the Chamin Des Danes and in thC
Champagne enemy attacks failed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
Child Killed by Fall from Window.

The wo-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Ather fell Thursday
from the third-storv window in the
Knight building at Waterbury and died
less than two hours later. Her skull
was fractured and she received other
injuries.
Mother and child were at the rooms
of Mr.. and Mrs Merton Patterson
when in some way in her play the lit
tie girl climbed up to the window anG
fell.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
MORE ExILEs BACK TO RUSSIA
Germany Permits Their Return From
Switzerland.

COPENHAGEN, via London, April 81
The German government has granted
permission to a second delegation Of
Russian cxiles to return to Russia from
Switzerland. This time Is social revo-
lutionists of the extreme radical type
will be rcpatriatcd. The earlier delega-
tion were social democrats of mildel
persuasion.
The fifteen cxilcs are headed by Ma.
thanson, who, next to Prince Kropotkin
is the oldest Russian revolutionist OF
prominence. Nathanson was one Of the
leaders in the original revolutionary
party of at the people 5 will. - While
Kropotkin was Nihilist, Nathansor
and his colleagues are extreme peace
apostles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

There are 100000 Sufferers in the
United States and 100000 others with
speech defects. Half of them can be
! curpd
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

Carnations, Csc. doz.; snapdragon.
33e and soc. doz., very fine; sweet
peas, $50 per hundred; marguerites
l5c. doz.; daffodils, SOC per doz.; roses
$3.50 doz. C. n. Bond, Tel. 23l-X. 39-tf