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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
1T IS A BIC JOB
Russians Have Their Hands
Full at Przemysl.
Advance Into Hungary and ST.
1eSia Is Delayed.

London, March 24-The magnitude
of the surrender of Przemysl and spec
ulation as to how quickly the Russians
will be able to press the advantages
derived therefrom in their advance to
Hungary and Silesia continued to be
the chief topics of discussion in the
war news today.
The Russians are putting the for
tress in order, sending the prisoners
to the rear; feeding the starving pop
ulace and tending the sick and wound
ed. The task is an enormous one, and
so 1t is presumed that Russia for some
time will not be able to divert else
where the six army corps which have
been engaged in front of this strong
hold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24

Basel. March 24.-In one of their
trenches close to the French po-
sitiOn, the Germans have fitted two
trap doors which can be opened or
closed by means of mechanical de-
vice from a place of safety when
an attack at night is feared. The
outer door consists of barbed wire
netting, what they call a Spanish
rider" and the inner door a few
yards further back, is composed of
three layers of armored steel
plates with loop holes. If the at
tacking soldiers get between these
two trap doors they are cornered:
escape is impossible.
In one of the Nosges valleys. the
Germans have constructed a cable
railway 1,5OO yards long, capable
of conveying supplies for several
thousand men. The railway leads
from the bottom of a mountain to
the top. about 400 yards above the
valley. A car takes 10 to Is min
utes from the bottom to the ton
and vice versa. Even the wounded
men are transported on this in
geniOus line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24

federal special agent who has been
working in Topeka for the last week.
In many parts of the state, federal au-
thOrities believe, the law is being vio-
lated by quack doctors.
Since the act was effective, the Of
flee of Fred Robertson, United States
| district attorney. has been swamped
with letters from that class of doctors
who are eager to ascertain just how
close to the edge of the ice they can
skate without being caught in the
meshes of the law.
Arrest will be made in a short
time in cases in Topeka where evil
dence has been found that persons
have been violating the act.
AS the result of federal investiga-
tions being made in all parts of the
state, several complaints are pending
action of federal authorities.
In Small Towns.
Letters received in the district at
torney's office show that the drug
situation is nearly as bad in small
country towns in the western part of
the state as in the large cities of the
eastern part. Nearly all the missives
are being received from that class of
doctors known in. legitimate medical
circles as quacks, and generally con-
tain requests for information as to
how far the writer can go in issuing
prescriptions.
Many of the writers state that they
have for many years written prescrip
but have never violated or abused the
laws governing the question.
Local Doctors Believe It.
Local doctors have stated that they
have reason to believe that some one
is furnishing drugs to patients or
members of their practice. Several
have stated that they have received
requests for coke morphine or
heroin from those affected with the
habit.
For those in the western part of the
state in country towns who are habit
ual fiends, the rigid enforcement of
the act promises nothing but misery
and torture For Uncle Sam is hot on
the trail of quack doctors who in
many cases have made it possible for
them to obtain their supply.
In answer to the letters which he
receives, Fred Robertson-if he an
SwerS them at an-warns the writer
that the law must be observed to the
letter and that the writer must depend
upon his own attorney for an interpre-
tation of the act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
RELIEF SHIP IN DANGER
German Acroplanist's Bombs Call
Forth Diplomatic Exchanges.

Washington. March 24.-Acting on
advices from The Hague that the
steamer EIfland, flying the flag of the
Belgian relief commission. had been
endangered by a bomb from a German
aeroplane off the Dutch coast, Secre-
tary Bryan said today the state de-
partment was considering making
representations to Berlin. Secretary
Bryan said message from The
Hague declared that representations
to the German government already
had been made by the Netherlands.
Similar representations may be
made by the United States" said the
secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
ALL USE TOBACCO.

London, March 24--The use of
tobacco within the confines of the
British war office and admiralty is
one of the innovations which war
has wrought in the official etiquette
of London. Prior to August 3,
neither of these great public offices
gave official sanction TO the fra
grant weed. But with the war
came work all round the clock,
and the solace of pipe and cigar
cite was permitted to the night
workers. Heads of departments
as we'll as juniors puffed and were
comforted. Gradually the use of
tobacco spread to the day side, un-
til now the smoker has gained a
complete victory over the old ira
ditlons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
PASS 378 LAWS
Kansas 1915 Legislature Made
Near State Record.
ONLY One Session Exceeded i'm
Number of Laws.

The Kansas legislature this year
passed 37S laws. according to the rec
ord of printed bills sent to the COVER
nors office for executive approval.
With the exception of the session of
1906, when $40 new laws were passed,
the record for the session just ended
is a high water mark.
In the record of new laws passed,
the dockets show the passage of 221
house bills and ISL senate bills. The
record of the Sc SSion of two years ago
shows the passage of 346 new laws.
But the 1915 record is believed to
eclipse former lawmaking records in
Kansas with the exception of the ses-
sion of 1905. At that time $40 meas
ures were enacted into law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
COT ONLY $4,000
First Report OF PrzemysI Cap
tured Was Exaggerated.
Prisoners Taken Included La
bOrers From Trenches.

Berlin. March 24.--The Austrian
garrison that surrendered to the Rus
slams at Przemysl numbered Only 25,-
600, including diggers employed on
the entertainments. according to the
Budapest paper Hirlip. Petrograd
dispatches, the Hirlip reported, today
confirmed the report that the Rus
sian investing army numbered 10000
to $4,000 men.
These figures are considerably
smaller than those given out at Petro-
grad. Petrograd 0reported that more
than 114.000 Austrians were taken
investing force was estimated 1t 20o.-
400
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
-RA0

all the buildings between Sugana Pass,
in Trent, and Lake Guarda on the Ital-
ian frontier. which would be in the
line of artillery fire. The eastern part
of the town of Rovereto is reported to
have been abandoned and all the
buildings torn down. All persons sus-
pected of pro Italian sympathies are
said to have been sent into the interior
to be interned.
The Italian government has ordered
the seizure at Luino, near the Swiss
frontier, of % freight cars containing
graphite, sulphur and other supplies
said to have been destined for the
Krupp Gun works at Essen, Germany.
The Tribune reports an Italian
agent at Luino was arrested on the
charge of purchasing the materials.
The Austrian government considers
war with Italy more than probable,
according to dispatches from Vienna.
A large number of troops have arrived
in the Tyrol and Triest, where defen-
Sive works are being constructed. The
Geneva Tribune processes to have re-
ceived advices from Austria that the
dual monarchy might consider the
signing of a separate peace with Rus
sia without consulting Germany, Of
fering to cede to Russia large portions
of Galicia.
Italy Is Ready.
Rome, March 24.-Commenting IA
vorably upon adjournment of the
chamber of deputies, the Giornale
d Italia says every deputy now Is
convinced Of the necessity for Italy to
act energetically, facing any sacrifice.
even a supreme struggle, to realize
Italian aspirations. The paper adds:
with the full liberty of action
granted by parliament the government
now is free to choose the way, the
means and the hour of using the wea-
pons at it's disposal with the firmness
and prudence necessary to insure sue
cess while the country, armed and dis
ciplined is ready for everything"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
CHARGING "PORK BARREL"
IN SENATE, CAPPER CUTS
QUARTER OF A MILLION
FROM APPROPRIATIONS
CUPID STILL BUSY.

Berlin, March 24.-The Berlin
ers, Notwithstanding the war, are
still marrying and giving in mar
riage at almost their usual rate.
In December the number of mar
riage licenses issued was 1,421,
which was only 112 less than for
December, 1913. The number of
babies born in December was also
about the same as for the previous
year. On the other hand, the
deaths numbered 306 more than in
December, 1913, which was prob
ably due to the mortality in the
numerous military hospitals locat-
ed here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
WINTER AGAIN!
clustering Weather Scheduled for
Kansas Tonight.

AdHSStS
A brief spell of spring today is
expected to be followed by return to
clustering winter tonight. The fore
cast calls for unsettled weather to-
night and Thursday with the possibll-
ity of light rain or snow. The govern
ment prophet has ordered a shift in
the wind direction from the south
west to the north or northwest and a
velocity of twenty-five miles an hour.
The minimum temperature at $3.50
clock this morning-37 degrees
was the highest minimum since Feb
Il, or more than month. 1t was but
three degrees above normal The
wind this morning was twenty miles
an hour from the southwest
This was the third day this month
that the temperature averaged above
normal. Snow fell in Montana, Wyo-
ming and South Dakota today, and the
chances are that the weather at To-
peka Thursday will be anything but
agreeable. The wind was II miles an
hour from the southwest this after
noon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
TALK OF PEACE!
Franz Joseph WOuId Make Sep
arate Terms.
Action for Austria Before
Easter, Is Report.

London, March 24.-The Exchange
Telegraph's correspondent at The
Hague cabled here this afternoon that
he had learned from diplomatic
sources that Emperor Franz Josef is
endeavoring through the vatican to
obtain Germany's permission for Aus
trfa to conclude a separate peace.
Franz Josef has had several long in
terviews with papal representatives
who returned to Rome yesterday, the
correspondent wired. The Austrian
emperor fully expects Pope Benedict
TO act in Austria's behalf before
Easter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
Woman Is Strangled.

Chicago, March 24.-Mrs- Anna
Kovich was found choked to death in
her home today Eight dodgers in the
as her husband, Samuel Kovich. Fin
ger prints on her neck. seemed to in
dicate the manner of her death The
body, lying on the floor of her bed
room, was discovered by Nicholas
Dodo. one of the dodgers. just as
Kovich returned from his nights
work. Mrs. Kovich was 19 years old.
In crib near the body her year old
baby was sleeping peacefully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24

Governor Capper today exercised
his right of veto on appropriation bills
when he cut S229,000 from building,
improvement and extension appropria-
tions for state institutions. His veto
cut new buildings from the approprl-
ations for Rosedale hospital Pitts
burg rlszrnl2l. Atchison orphans aeme.
Hutchinson state fair and a neW
bridge for Larned, improvements for
Osawatomie hospital purchase of
Steiger's island by the state peniten-
tiary and provision of a revolving
fund for the state penitentiary twine
plant.
After using the knife on the apprC-
priation bills, Governor Capper sue
ceeded in reducing the legislatures s
appropriations to total of $9,637,-
277.93 or an increase of $713, 1850
over the appropriations of two years
ago. The legislature of 1913 in
creased appropriations slightly more
than a half million dollars over the
1911 record. In passing on the big
appropriations, Governor Capper ap-
proved appropriations for new build
ings at Hays and Emporia normalS
and Parsons state hospital. Hays re-
ceives 100000 for new building
Emporia is allowed S175,0O0 and the
Parsons hospital $4,000
Criticises "Pork Barrel
In passing on the appropriation
items, Governor Capper laments the
fact that it is virtually impossible to
make further reductions. He criti-
cises severely the so-cal1ed pork bar
rel' methods of the senate and
charges bad faith in not cooperating
with the house. His remarks are in
cluded in a special message sent to
the house of representatives late to-
day.
Among the items cut from the ap-
preparation bills is the $500 allowed
by the legislature for a new building
at the Hutchinson state fair. The
governor, however, did not cut from
the Hutchinson appropriation the
S2S,000 allowed for revolving fund,
repairs and improvements. He also
signed the bill carrying $4,000 ap-
preparation for the Topeka fair.
In refusing to sign the Rosedale
building item, the governor declares
that the state is spending $4,000 each
for the education of her physicians
This is too much money, he says.
Davis, Keene and Stone Happy.
Speaker Stone, Auditor Davis and
Chairman Keene of the house ways
with the governor when he vetoed the
umphant He had urged the executive
to use his veto and regarded the ac-
ton today as victory for the house
members.
1--WE had the last card and just
played it," said the speaker in talking
with friends in the state house.
This afternoon the governor sent all
IContinued Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
HARVARD GOES WET.
Students Vote to Have Beer at All
Class Functions.

Cambridge, Mass, March 24.-Score
another solar pIeXus in behalf of the
brewery interests at Harvard.
The Harvard sophomore class at a
smoker voted 1S7 to 81 in favor of
beer at all class functions.
J. Wilson Brewer, of Boston, was
one of the most eloquent advocates of
dry functions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
TRENCHES REVEAL TREAS
URES.

Paris, March 24.-The continual
upheaval of earth in the war of
trenches is bringing many hidden
treasures to light. A French re-
servist uncovered package of
bonds worth a hundred thousand
francs ($25, 5,000) which he prompt
ly handed over to his officer.
French, English and German coins
to the value of $400 were un-
earthed near La Bassee by an Eng
Iish soldier Another found a
gold carved necklace of the Sew
enteenth century.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
ATTACK BY LAND
Force of Allied Troops Lands
on GaIIipOIi Peninsula.
VIII Assault DardaneIIeS Forts
From the Rear.

London. March PA force of al
lied troops has been landed on the
peninsula of GallipoH from transports
in the Gulf of Saros, according to dis
patch from Athens to the Daily Ex-
press.
A general attack upon the fortifica-
tions of the Dardanelles is to be un-
dertaken Immediately on the arrival
of further French and British war
ships now on their way to join the at
tacking squadron.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
JournaIism at IeiDsic.

Leipsic, March Unsupported by
both private and public finances, a
school of Journalism" is to be fnau-
gurated at the University of Leipsic
with the coming semester, under the
direction of the well known professor
of economics, DIR. Burchner. There
is to be instruction in three branches
political, commercial and literary
reporting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
German Losses 1000. .OOG.

London, March ga Central News
dispatch from Copenhagen estimates
the total German losses so far at
2.750,O00. Making allowances for the
return to the front of the slightly
wounded, this represents an effective
loss of between 1.75O.O00 and 2.000.
900 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
Government Officials Believe
There's Conspiracy.
PROCEED AGAINST 0DENWALD
Tried to Run During Excite
ment at New York.
RedOubled Vigilance Over In
termed German Boats.

Washington. March 24.-If govern
ment officials here are right in a sus-
picion which was growing steadily
stronger in their minds today, the ac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
Ouack Doctors Assist Fiends i'm
Obtaining Dope.
IN COUNTRY TOWNS, too
Kansas Communities Engage in
Narcotic Traffic.
u. S. District Attorney Sends
Out Strict Warming.

Startling evidence to the effect that
the Harrison anti-nercotic law is be-
ing violated in Topeka and other parts
of the state has been unearthed by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
Buildings Are Being Torn
Down and Blown Up
TO Leave the Way for Artillery
Fire UnObStructed.
TROOPS TO TYROL AND TRIEST
Defensive Works Are Being
Constructed on Border.
Italy FeverishIy Awaits the
Time to Strike,

Geneva. March 24.-An uncensored
dispatch to the Tribune from the Aus
tr1an border says Austrian military en-
glneers have blown up with dynamite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
Mrs. ..stonewaIr, jackson Dead.

Charlotte, n. c., March 24.-Mrs
Mary Anna Jackson. widow of General
Stonewan Jackson. died at her home
here today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24

Unsettled tonight and Thursday;
probably rain or snow; colder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
Total Money Spent by 1915 Leg
isIature Is $9.S66,277.

Total increase appropriations
over 1913 .....................S I13,30S.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24
MECHANICS IN WAR.

fContinued on Page 'rwo.l
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-20

question of who should be the candi-
date, but he refused to take any part
in the decision. When l said would
be a good soldier and make the run,
meant that the organization had de-
cided I should perform a certain duty.
l didn't want to make the run. They
insisted I was the man to do it and I
went along"
Replying to questions on specific
issues, Sweitzer declared himself as
follows:
Subways and Street Cars.-"The
people are packed in cars now like
cattle. l am in favor of city-wide
subway to relieve this condition. 1t
may be that the proper solution i'm
mediately is the construction of a
dinky subway and then enlarge from
that to a city-wide system. But what
is wanted is better transportation
covering the whole city at once. AS
sure as I am elected there will be a
subway built during the four years
I'm in office. Within 80 days after
Pm elected there will be work start
ed to relieve the situations facing the
city.
cts true the people voted against
a comprehensive subway a year ago.
They didn't understand it. They didn't
have time to thrash it out and deter
mine what ought to be done.
Various plans are suggested for
better transportation service. Be
sides the city-wide subway is the sug-
gestion of business men in the out
lying districts that there should be
no subway at all and transportation
should all be out in Gods glorious
sunshine. They have a fear that the
subway would bring more people to
the loop district and increase con-
gestion. That isn't the development.
There would be an Upbuilding and an
unfolding of new residence and bust
ness districts around the terminals
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-20

the city, men with an intense CIVIC
patriotism - men like Alexander H.
Revell and John " Farwen and 9TH
ers. l would get the joint opinion OF
a council of men like that.
Il don't want to revive old animos-
tiles, but we all know one reason the
transportation problem hasn't been
solved is because of inaction at the
executive end in the city hall. /
would call in the managers of the
surface and elevated railways and,
without threats or bulldOzing, dis
passionately talk it over with them. 1
would call their attention to the peo-
pie packed like cattle in the street
cars, show them that the-city is a
partner with them through the So per
cent of profits. And l believe better
service can be achieved"
Jitneys.-'I don't know a thing
about them. know they ought not
to be permitted in the loop, where
they would add to street congestion.
l am against any mUnicipally-Owned
bus lines because a motor bus wears
out more machinery and more pave
ment IN IL months than its cost. The
City should carefully dictate any jit-
ney bus routes outside the loop di-
trict."
Department Store Subways.-"H it
is true that the Mandel Brothers de-
partment store has a sub-basement
salesrOOm operating in violation Of
an ordinance which the supreme
court has declared valid, then would
favor Immediately closing up such a
salesrOOm.
81 would not like to work in base
ment 40 feet below street grade. I
would not consent to a daughter Of
mine working underground like that
1 want as many people as possible
working above ground, where they
can have sunlight and pure air"
Automatic Phone.-"This is a mat
ter Of legal controversy, to be settled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-26
SUMMONS.

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county The New York saylngs bah, '. a.;
sr.in.t John Anger. y. Is walden HIut,r y, al
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stated. - H. Walden"l. Thom" H. u,,,p,cv
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IN John A Anger Elizabeth AnssI' ~. pm
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business under the name Of Oriental n name Of
HAIRY seifcrt doiN business under We ~ gyoS
selfeft Bros Defendants County ClefA' W -''-
1915. Supplemental summons. Won ar, hereby
To the above named Dcfendann' iou ~ ~, a. ,bi.
suinmoned 20 answer the amended compls. nn ths
action and 90 serve copy OF your sls". 90, ths
plsintin's attorney within tseniy dgs d.v n,
service OF this summons. exclusive OF Wv n,.sy n,
service. and in case u your failure 10 & bv AZ
answer Judgment will he taken against y ~ com
Saui, for Tie relief demanded IN the a,nemu y,t
nisin, Trial desired In the County ~ Ne" i"'"'
hated New York February 10. wa. o-,.. ara
IoUN DTTTON, Plaintlf's Attorney , onee ~ -,
Post ONCE Address. 20 haius' "A"
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sui 10 an order o. Hon Edward j. oA'essn,' W
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LIZA the nm day Of March. 1919 ana nIeu VII ~
,be cnnnlalut in tho ONCE of INC 'ls'' n. a.
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,ouN 4 DTTTON. Plaintiffs Attorney onlco sny p,
post once Address. 50 Maiden ba'e' p"'''s" "
Manhattan. cry OF New loth'