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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
WATERS SIGN
DEATH WARRANT
OF THE "TIP''

Chicago. Nov. 13.-The tip must go!
Benjamin F. Parker, president Of
the Chicago Walters union, whose
membership comprises the leading
garcons of large down town hotels.
has requested action by the war labor
board to advance wages to a living
scale without depending on tips. The
walters want a guaranteed min mum
of 500 month instead of the $45
they now receive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
ALL NOT AT PEACE
Rumania Now Declares War on Ger
man Government,


man Government.
Zuri /. Nov. 13.-Rumania has de-
clared war on Germany. according to
Buchar st dispatch to the FL lk-
furt Gazette.
A dispatch from Jassy said the Ru-
manian government issued an ultima
tum to Germany Saturday. giving the
German army nty-four hours to
get out of the country. The time linn
it expired at o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
To Drive Huns Out
Washington. Nov. 13-Rumania' s
reported new declaration of war
against Germany is interpreted here as
preliminary to measures to disarm
and drive out the German army under
Won Mackensen. which has been op-
pressing the Rumanians since the
treaty of Bucharest sealed the help
leSSnesS Of the population.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
NEW NATIONAL
HOLIDAY TO BE
\ NOVEMBER IL?

Washington, Nov. ia joint reso-
luton declaring November IL a ma
tional holiday to be designated as VIC
tory day. was introduced in the house
today by Representative Hicks of New
York, member of the house naval
affairs committee.
A resolution making November II a
holiday in commemoration of the end
ing of the war has been introduced in
the French chamber of deputies, ac-
cording to advices from Paris re-
ceived today.
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KNEW THE NEW
GOVERNMENT DID
NOT NEED HIM

London, Nov. ia published
statement which the former German
emperor wishes to be regarded as his
reason for going to Holland says that
the journey was not a flight, accord
ing to an Amsterdam dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph. His departure from
Germany was actuated by desire to
facilitate the work of the new govern
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
PITTSBURGH HAS BAD FIRE
1asoiine Tank Explosions Spread
Blaze to Other Buildings,

Pittsburgh. Pa, Nov. 13.-Fire fol-
lowed by gasoline tank explosions
wrecked the plant of the Eagle Lubri-
eating company in the business dis
trict late this morning and spread to
tne buildings of the Atlas Glass COM
pany ana the j. w. and G. Barker
company IN the adjoining block
work of firemen was greatly him
dered by sheets of flame which shot
skyward from burning oil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
WILSON TO GERMANS
President Sends Message Promising
Aid in Food Supply,

Washington. Nov. 13-President
Wilson has sent a reassuring MESA se
to the people of Germany in reply to
the appeal from Chancellor Ebert. He
promised to aid Germany in the mat
ter of food supplies and in relieving
distressing want
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
A GERMAN SHIP DOWN
The Schlcsien Is Torpedoed by Reyo-
Iutionary War Vessels.

Amsterdam, Mo-. 1.-THE German
training ship Schlesien has been tor
pedoed by revolutionary warships, ac-
cording to the Weser Zeitung of
Bremen.
The Schlesien was pre-drea dna III MT
battleship. but now used as a training snip.
1t reported earlier in the week to ha 'e
fled from Kiel when the sailors revolt
broke out there. The vessel arrived at
Marstal, small Danish port in the Baltic,
where 1t took on some supplies. 1t was re-
ported that two ierman cruisers were
waiting outside the harbor for the
Schlesiel. The ship was i13 feet long, and
displaced $4,000 tens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
ANARCHY IS NEAR
State of Semi-TurmOfI Prevails
in Austria.
Where Soldiers Return There Is
Much Excess.

Triest, Nov IA state of semi
anarchy prevails in all the regions of
Austria traversed by the Austro-H Hum
garian soldiers returning from the
italian front. The soldiers have
abandoned the ranks and have Joined
the mobs in sacking and setting fire
to property. All kinds of excesses are
being committed.
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PRESIDENTS ARE NAMED
Hirsch and Strobel Named Heads of
Prussian Cabinet.

Paris. Nov 13.-Herr Hirsch and
Herr Strobel have been appointed
presidents of the Prussian political
cabinet, it was reported from Berlin
today.
Doctor Soff and Doctor Won Scheuch
are remaining in their present offices.
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A GARRISON REVOLTS
German Troops in Brussels Fort Kill
Their Officers.

British Headquarters in Flanders.
Nov. 13.-The German garrison in
Brussels has fevolted against the nom
commissioned officers. according to
neutrais reaching the British lines
from Brussels. Several of the officers
were killed.
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Rotary President Urges November IL
Set Aside as HOLIDAY

Chicago. Nov. 13.-"November IL
worlds liberty day." was urged here
today by President John Poole of the
International Association of Rotary
Clubs, in a message sent to all clubs
in the United States, Canada. Great
Britain. Cuba. Ireland, South Amer
lea and China.
The clubs will seek legislative enact
ments to make the day an interna.
tiona1 holiday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
ANOTHER KING IS OUT
II7nce Leopold of Lppe- -Detemold
Gives Up His Throne,

Berlin. Nov. 13.-Prince Leopold of
ppe-Detemold renounced his throne
or Tuesday, according to the semi-of-
ficial Wolff bureau of Berlin.
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ADD GERMAN AUSTRIA
The State Council Decides To Join
With German Republic.

Copenhagen. Nov. 12.-Gern q n
Austria has bean proclaimed a part
of the German republic by the state
council, says a dispatch from Vienna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
TODAY's TEMPERATURES.

The wind at O'Clock this afternoon
was blowing at the rate of seven miles
an hour from the south The temper
Continued on Page TwoI
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STILL FALL WEATHER
Ideal Temperatures Now Prevail All
Over the United States.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS
Fair tonight AMI Thursday; awrmer to-
night.
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Washington, Nov. 13.-It is under
stood that Premiers Lloyd George and
Clemenceau both have pressingly sug-
gested that the president should at
least attend the opening sessions of
the Ieace conference.
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IF WE feed the Germans we shouid
see that Bill HohenzolIern lives on
bread and witcr-and he should have
to work for that
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WORLD LIBERTY DAY

Continued on Page Two.D
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

among the fans. il would seem that
his hesitations are rather rapid az
fairs
The full pack race announced BY
the Fort Bliss athletic council as the
big feature Of the next swimming
meet should be a star attraction The
novelty race proved a decidedly good
event. Fatigue trousers were the
greatest burden of the novelty race.
With full uniform and pack. stamina
Will be at even greater premium
That Foreman. SD field artillery,
was unable to equal his former marks
in plunge for distance. was probably
due TO the fact that ne was in eX-
hausted condition from the 100 yard
dash. An entrant may easily lose two
events by not entering right, where
he might win one by taking his best
chance only
A card that should attract a large
number Of Bliss boxing bugs is being
prepared by boxing instructor Nike
] Orrison to be held at the new army
theater. 18th trains camp, Fort Bliss,
l Tuesday night. Bouts scheduled are
BERTHE Coxhill military police, vs. kid
Young. 9Th cavalry: Null, base hos
pital. VS.. ReubunO. 18th trains; Ralph
L w AAAAaAAAAa 81 A9nA. ANAAA a. aAAA-@H
] Boving instructor Mike Orrison VIII
Q go four fast exhibition rounds with
I Nick Gundy. 9TH cavalry. All bouts
will be four rounds. There Will also
] be mass singing events
why not a bout between Kid Ross
I and Speedbau Hayden" asks an Fl
( Paso fight bug. Hayden has defeat
I ed Hocllbones. and Ross has defeated
him The logical match now is Ross
VS.. Hayden. 1 am told Speedbau says
Ross is too heavy From reliable per-
sons 1 am informed that recently when
/ Ross and Hayden got on the same
scales Ross weighed 1913 pounds and
I Hayden 161. each in his army clothes.
As for reputation, there is no rea-
| son why Speedbau should sidestep
I Ross now. Ross came back after his
I defeat at the hands OF Bones and gave
Z Bones a better fight than Hayden did
In fact. Bones's- friends say that he
I was robbed Of the decision Hook
/ bones himself said shortly after the
bout. relative to the claim OF a foul
blow. If the blow was a foul. the
/ decision should have been given %
/ Hayden right then; if il was not q
| foul I won fairly. In no case should
the bout have been continued One OF
us had a right to the decision when
/ knocked Hayden out
Ross friends say that Hayden 3
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
EX-CHiNP HAS
FIGHTING SONS
Billy Smith Slips Joker to
Son Danny, Fighting the
Kaiser in France.

His real name is Matthews, but the
public knows him best by the name
OF Australian Billy Smith. formerly
middleweight champion Of Australia
and contender for the world title in
the United States. He don't look that
old. but Australian Billy has three
sons fighting against the kaiser. Some
time ago he heard from one Of them
who is with the British army that
has occupied Jerusalem Just a few
days ago the father got letter from
Danny. who is somewhere in France
In the letter from Danny the son
told OF the progress Of the war and
gave reasons why kaiser Bill must
lose the game. Among other things
the son said was that he could not tell
the name Of the city where he was
stationed. as the censor would not al
low il TO pass. The writer added
But I will say this much, father,
that we are entirely surrounded by a
high wall"
Now il viii be remembered by those
who are acquainted with Mr.. Mat
thews that he is a member Of the Fl
Paso detective force The mention
Of a "high WALL all the way round
suggested other things to the detec-
tive than fertilization Of cities 50
the father. whose wit is as keen rs his
ewes. wrote back: Danny, 1 note
what YOU say about the vail entirely
around you I sincerely hope tnat
you are not In jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
BY saw CRANE.

bring back fond recollections OF
America and viii afford an inspira-
tion TO the fighting heroes that VIII
be lasting in its benefits.
Move n Ten Strike.
The Knights Of Columbus will find
that they have made a ten strike by
enlisting manager McGraw and his
team OF star players in the great
scheme to afford relaxation and pleas
ure TO the boys at the front
It Will also be a good thing FOR
baseball The soldiers and sailors or
our country dearly love their national
game. Lieut. Harry Mccormick, when
he was at the Polo grounds recently.
after his return from the front. Jolu
me that the boys just "eat up" the
baseball news and pore over the box
scores of the few papers they receive
as if these were letters from home
The most talk f. Of the cham
nfonShFp games and the progress
Of the races. The interest OF the
Hovx aover there in the worlds
series. Indicated by letters I have
received from friends in the army
and navy il surprising. As Nc
GRAVY intends to take with him
PLAYERS of both the Red SOx and
Cubs, the trip viii no doubt be
huge success
1t is lIcGraw's intention 10 CO.
operate with Evers in instructng the
French soldiers in baseball They are
stin young and active enough to show
how the game should be played and
can excel in exploiting the sport /
think that McGraw can surpass any
player on the Giant team in placing
his hits and outguessing a pitcher
He showed that he could while at the
Marlin training camp last spring
Evers is far from being has been
That pair viii he a great combination
and the umpires viii have 10 be pro-
tected by a battery Of heavy artillery
French Adopt Game
That the French government mas
decided TO adopt baseball as meInod
of athletic training for its soldlers
pleased lIcGraw immensely ana al
forded a big inspiration for him and
the Knights OF Columbus TO further
their plan OF campaign
1t looks to be a mighty good plan
and is sure to be the great success
anticipated.
Charley COmisley, owner OF the
White Sox. who has been fore
most in his endeaTors TO assist al
war charitable funds is said 10
have entered into the McGraW
pIau with his customary eHthu-
SInsm and will devote both money
and attention to its successful
promotion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

NEW YORK. sept 1f--3Ianager Nc
~ Graw is preparing to take a star
team o. professional baseball players
10 France. He intends TO leave for
-oTer there" by the middle Of the
month
He and the players viii go under
the auspices Of the Knights Of Colum-
bus and all viii wear the uniform
adopted by that splendid organiza-
ton that has already done so much
for the entertainment Of our boys,
who are doing so nobly on the firing
lines
1IcGraw. ever since he was in Mar
lin. Tex on the Giants last training
trip. has been DESTROYS Of doing his
share for the welfare OF the fighting
men who are in foreign lands. 1t
was largely through arguments ad-
ranced BY Col Miller. who was
On command Of the aviation instruc-
ton camp at Waco. Tex that Nc
Graw was induced to make arrange
ments for the trip TO France
The GiHnfs- IL VIII be remem-
bered played games in many
camps and environments while in
the south last spring. and to-
Eether with the Cleveland Indians
also played the regular games OF
their spring series for the sol
dfers entertainment whenever
possible.
me success o. those contests and
the great favor they met with among
The soldiers impressed firmly on the
Giant managers mind that nothing
would be more welcome TO the sol
ssers in France than for them TO Wit
ness games played by the most IA
nous bail players OF the United States.
after the Championship season was
over
WcGraVr Proposed Plan
EFcCraw got in touch with the
KnfEhts OF Columbus. and their eX-
fcutfve officials adopted the plan
WITH avidity- In fact the prime rea-
son OF that patriotic BODY Of loyal
-ftizaus and fighters for sending
Iohnnv EVers TO France was to make
nreparations for the advent OF sc
Erar and his team OF star profess
riouals. Evers is now arranging a
schedule Of games with the various
roldier teams OF the American troops,
ana il goes without saying that they
VIII be intensely enjoyed by those OF
Hour boys who viii be so fortunate
As 70 witness them
The games viii bring the soldiers
n close touch with home They VIII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
SPORTOCRAPHY By -GEag2,

White Sox until the close OF the lsUS
season. In 1903 he went back TO the
American association with the Mime
apolfs Alners. but returned to the
Chicsro Americans later in the sea
son, and was turned over to the
washington club. In 1910 he was
again with Minneapolis, but the Mil
lers soon turned him over TO the kan
sas City club Altrock's final appear
ance in the majors was with Washing
ton, where, with schaeter, ne pays
the role of comedian and amused the
Dopulace with their funny stunts OF
the sidelines.
HIcCARTTsS FIRST BIG BOUT.
Six years ago today, Sept Il, 1917,
Luther lIcCarty defeated Jim Barry
in six rounds at Pittsburg. This was
AIcCarty's first bout with fairly
good man, and his victory put him IN
the white hope" running. The pre-
vious month Luther had been defeated
by Jim Stewart and held to a draw by
the green Jess Willard. Barry was
a veteran. and in his prime whipped
Gunboat Smith. Sandy Ferguson and
other good men. but when ne met
Luther he was on the down grade, and
only a short time before had been de-
feated by Porky Flynn A month
after defeating Barry. McCarty went
to san Francisco and knocked out Al
Kaufman, another haSbeen. ana lnel,
by capturing the white hope" belt
began to enjoy the brief space in the
limelight that ended with such tragic
suddenness in the ring at Calgary.
AHE ARN-DIXON BOUT.
Young Ahearn outpointed Young
Dixon in ten rounds at New York on
this date in 1910. This was the first
bout in America Of Ahearn, who was
later hailed by English sporting writ
ers as the coming champion of the
heavyweight division THE Brook
/ lyn Dancing Master" as he was known
, in New York. because Of his ring tao
ticN, made a lot Of money in England
/ in 1913, and, when the war broke out
[ he was matched with Gunboat Smith
I and Georges Carpenter. Ahearn was
T born in England. and did a little fight
I ing there before coming to America
Z In 1910. He was a lightweight, but
Z tall and lank. when he began scrap
ping in the ring. but gradually devel-
oped into a welter and middleweight
{ later taclllinE the heavies. He was
/ knocked out by Pacl1ey Mcfarland al
Albany IN 1911. and by Mike Gibbons
at New York in 1913.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14


lust why National league players
should feel satisfied after they have
filched three hassocks in one game is
one Of the mysteries Of the pastime,
as another season has closed without
anyone on the senior circuit having
fnched more shan that number. 1t has
been quite some time since any Ma
tionaI Lacquer got away with four
lhefts in a single fray and much
longer one since anyone stole five pill
lows while a decision was being
reached OF attempted
The players themselves do not al
tempt 10 explain why three larcenles
- one came should be sufficient, even
when more could be shared Probably
II the fans were interviewed on the
subject they would say the base run
ners Of the present time IN the Na-
tionaI league, barring Carey ana
Burns. do not compare with the flyers
81 tha nast- The National, anyhow, is
not as much Of a base running league
as the American. George Stallings and
John 1IcGraW preferrlnE 10 put their
men along on the hit and run than
take chances Of advancing over the
rzfles route
-Four IN One Inning.
Possibly the players since the man
AYERS went wild with the heat anu
Procured small armies TO play a game
instead Of the customary nine men.
have lost some Of their ambition IL
IS On record that Joshua Devore, when
he was q Giant. stole one more base n
one inning than any National league
PLAYER was able 10 steal in one game
last season. Josh stole four
The Giants beat up the Braves or
June % 1912. by a score Of p TO i
obtaining a third Of their runs in the
ninth spasm off Bradley Hogg, who
nut in this season in Philadelphia
Hozz's backst0p was a rookie name
Whftehouse and II was in the ninth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

BOUT TUESDAY
Blissers Anxious to See
Coxhill Pace a Few Heats;
To Meet Murphy.

BERTHE Coxhiu IS staged 20 box Kid
Young at the new army theater on
Tuesday night in an exhibition con-
test The bout viii 80 six rounds. A
large crowd is sure TO put in appear
ance to see the aspiring young feather
and light weight give an exhibition
OF his clever work. This viii be Cox
hills first bout for some time the
last time he boxed before the public
was IN Sydney. Australia last october
when he earned she decision over an
Australian lightweight who called
himself Iron Bux and hailed from
Hong Kong. China
Coxhill IS working hard to get him
self iu condition for his bout with
Murphy who has accepted his chal-
lCnEe- He may be seen every daT
on his five mile runs through the val
lev He IS not quite in the pink Of
condition but IS able to go through
ten rounds Of the hardest kind OF
eriIlinE. Coxhiu has Packy McFar-
lands style OF fighting all the way
through.
A bout between Murphy and Coxhiu
viii probably draw one OF the largest
crowds that ever witnessed a fight
IN Fl Paso. Muggsy Maygren. Cox
hlTs manager. IS confident that HIS
man viii win and IS willing TO back
Up his BELIEF TO quite some extent"
He halls his man as the next border
champion While Murphy hasn't the
record that CoNhill has, he has a kick
IN either hand and CoXhiu VIII sure
have TO do some boxing and ring gen
eralship 10 keep from going TO sleep
in public
Freddie welsh says OF Coxhul.
"Coxhu IS a clever man and is one
OF the best sparrlng partners that
have ever had He IS as clever as
they make them these DAYS and with
his skin. he has a hard punch in
either hand I think that he Will be
an aspirant for the title before very
long
Coxhilrs appearance with Young
viii doubtless attract a large crowd
at the new theater OF the 18th d.
vision. as army boxing fans are anx-
ious to see Coxhnl in action and get
line on his chances with Tommy
Murphy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

CAPT TNRCS RAYMOND COBB, or
\ the Chemical Warfare Service, is
now head over heels in work under the
direction Of Maj. William l. Sibert d.
rector Of the gas service Of the army
For q brief period Capt Cobb will re-
main IN the office Of Maj. Sibert, at
washington. and after his period Of
instruction is over the former Tiger
star will probably be sent TO France
Tor duty in the field
Eddie Sticking. the Giants young
fnnelder. who was recently called TO
the coIors by his local board at St
Bernard, Ohio, is now deep IN the
study Of the soldiers trade Sticking
who was purchased from the san An
tonic club in June, saw considerable
service with the Giants following the
desertion Of Walter Holke, playing
third base when the team faced len
handed pitching, while helnle I'm
norman covered first base. am
sherman is enriched by Sticking
presence by another crack ball player
ana wiz undoubtedly become a mem
her OF Benny Kaufrs team az thai
caEtonment.
NICK ALTROCk's BlhIHBAl.
Nick AltroclC. who in his time
pitched for nearly all the league.
there are Between the Atlantic anc
the Pacific coasts. was born IN On
cinnzti - years ago tomorrow, sept
10. 1875. The veteran southpaW gol
his baseball start IN 1888 with Crane
Rapids. in the old Interstate league
Before the session was over ne wa;
given his first chance in the Nationa
league with the Louisville Coloneis
hut failed 10 stick. The next season
found him back in Grand Rapids
and he was later with Columbus IN ths
same circuit In 1900 he played viii
Syracuse. then in the Eastern league
the daddy Of the present Internationa
circuit. In 1901 he wore o Toronto
Uniform for a while. and then skipped
out 10 the Pacific coast playing VIII
( los Angeles in the California Star'
league. IN 1902 Nick broke into tn
American. association with the MI
r-aulCee Brewers. His second chance
in the biz league came in 1903. whel
he uftched for the Boston and Chicag'
Americans. He was ID most Of th'
wear. but in 1903 he developed into
good pitcher. and remained with tn