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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-18
POLITE BUT FIRM.
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abandon that right under the stress
which, England has forced upon her.
Since Germany must compel the ma
tons with which she is at war to re-
turn to the recognized principles of
International law and restore the
freedom Of the seas, she argues that
the stand she has taken Is necessary.
The note recommends that the
United States government send war
ships to England to convoy merchant
vessels through the danger zone as
security against attack with the un-
derstanding that vessels thus guarded
shall carry no war supplies. Hope is
expressed that the. American govern
ment>,will understand tho position in
which Germany has been placed and
appreciate the reasons for its course.
The reply closes with an express
sion Of the hope that the United States
may prevail upon Great Britain ito
return to the principles OF interna-
tional law recognized prior to the out
break of the war;" and in particular
obtain the observance Of the London
declaration by the belligerents OPP
posed to Germany. II this were done.
the note explains, Germany would be
enabled to import food supplies and
raw materials. Germany recognizes in
this. an invaluable service toward a
more humane conduct Of the war
and would act in accordance with the
new situation thus created.
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not Her FAULT
Great Britain Denies Respond.
bility for Trade Depression.
Due to Germany and Inade-
quate Shipping Facilities.

washington, Feb 1S.-Great Brit.
aims second and complete reply to the
American note OF protest. which on.
December %. last. asked for an early
Improvement in the treatment Of
American commerce by the British;
fleet. has, been made public by mu-
tual agreement between the state. de-
partment and the British foreign Of
flee.
The note, addressed to Ambassador
Page by Secretary Grey. under date Of
February 10, denies that the depres-
sion in American Industries is due to
the activity of the British fleet, and
suggests, among other causes. the
shortage OF shipping facilities, the
consequent diminution of the cotton
trade and the destruction by SUBJ
marine mines laid by the enemy In
discriminatory" of many neutral yes
sells.
After giving a lengthy and detailed
answer to the charge that American
ships and cargoes were being unduly
detained. the communication contains
In its concluding paragraph the an
nouncement that Great Britain in
tends to take retaliatory measures
against the German submarine cam
paign against enemy ships, but does
not reveal their nature
Concedtng that foodstuffs intended
for the civil population Of country
are not contraband. the British gov
try in which there exists such tremen-
dous organization for war as now OBJ
tafns in Germany there is no clear di-
vision between those whom the gov
eminent Is responsible for feeding and
those whom 1t is not"
1T will still be our endeavor," says
the final paragraph. ito avoid injury
and loss to neutrals. but the an
nouncement by the German govern
ment OF their intention to sink mer-
chant vessels and their cargoes with
out verification Of their nationality or
| character and without making any
provision for the safety OF noncom-
blatant crews or giving them a chance
OF saving their lives has made it
necessary for his majesty's govern
ment to consider what measures they
should adopt to protect their interests
It is impossible for one be1ligerent to
| depart from rules and precedents and
for the other to remain bound by
them -
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the licenses be issued in the name OF
Raymond Wells. A disagreement be-
tween Wells and Crawford il report
ed to have taken place.
The city commissioners today de-
cided that in view of the fact that
Crawford had instructed the licenses
to be issued to Wells that SO far as
the city is concerned Wells is the
rightful owner of them. and that the
tags to be issued by the city should
go to Wells. Apparently Crawford IL
out the $40 he paid for licenses for
another person.
Crawf0rd's Plans.
A novelty in the jitney business was
announced today by the management.
On Sundays, the service will not be so
complete and many of the cars will
be put on special duty. Any person
wanting to rent an automobile can
do so Sunday for 81 an hour. This
will enable many families to take Joy
rides on a pleasant Sabbath after
noon or evening. A driver will be
furnished.
Homer Baltzell is manager of the
jitneys, with headquarters at the
Grand.
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BITTER FIGHT IN HOUSE
fcontinued from. Page One.)

CONTINUED from Page One)
six weeks ago has either branch of the
state legislature seen such a battle
royal as was staged today in the eff
fort of the administration to put
across the Gilman bill. Goaded by
with a knowledge that several mem
bers would refuse to respond under
the whip, Republican floor leaders
made the fight of their lives. A mo-
ton to strike out the enacting clause
brought a split among the Democrats
and the bill was saved to a final vote.
But on that vote the Democrats stood
pat, Allmon and Meyer voting for the
bill and later changing to the mega
tive.
and the absence of Farr. Terrell, Haw-
kinson and Paul. left the administra-
ton badly crippled. When the roll
cal! was completed, 60 votes had been
registered against the bill and So for
it's passage. Then Worley. Republi-
Allmon and Meyer. Democrats. went
across to Join solid minority oppost-
ton. Drummond, Laing, McDougall
and Petit were registered in the mega
tive. For nearly an hour the vote
stood $3.50. The three votes needed
to pass the bill might as well have
been a million.
Democrats Gathered Hope.
Then the Democrats gathered hope.
Drummond. who had just entered the
hall. voted against the bill and Resler
of NeOsho bolted steering committee
instructions and voted in the negative.
The vote was 81 nays to So ayes.
In an effort to drive Republican
members to cover Bird of Shawnee
moved that warrants be issued for
absentees. But his motion lacked
enough votes to adopt A dozen DEM
Republican side of the house promptly
voted down motions to go to lunch
and lose the fight.
sation for the. ladies that would per-
The motion was adopted. But it was
not want to go to lunch. They we're
interested in the fight and insisted on
staying.
Opened Barrel of Apples
Then a barrel of apples was opened
and the pages were busy distributing
a light lunch while the leaders Of the
majority and minority fought fol
votes. But the members were stand
ing firm.
In sheer desperation, Whip Travi,
changed his vote from aye to nay. ad
hitting immediate defeat and stating
that he changed for the purpose O
later moving q reconsideration Thi,
gave the administration opposition 8;
| votesea clear defeat of the bill
Speaker Stone announced that the cal
Twas lifted. But before he could an
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WOMAN TELLS STORY

Continued from Page One.l
cised in examining the jury for the
case by both the state and the de-
Tense.
Efforts we're today made by the
state to show that Moore had been the
family physician OF the Broughtons
for a number OF months; that on the
day following last Thanksgiving when
Mrs. BrOughton went to MOOre's office
to consult with him the physician at
first offered her drink of whisky.
when, upon her refusal, he made an
indecent proposal to her, which she
also refused, and then Moore forcibly
seized her.
Mrs Broughton on the stand gave
a detailede account OF the alleged incl
dent. When questioned by Robert
Carver. assistant county attorney, she
said that she called for Moore to come
to her residence on the Wednesday be-
year old boy. Moore. she came, came
to her home and after examining the
child asked her about q trouble for
which he had previously treated her..
He told me to come to his office
on the next day or SO for further
treatment" said Mrs. Broughton.
Called Her ON Telephone.
She then stated that Moore called
her over the telephone on November
20 and told her that he had some calls
to make about 5 o'clock, which was
the time that she had previously call
ed at his office with her husband. and
asked her to call about o'clock.
Mrs. Broughton testified that she
went to DR.. Moore's office and waited
for q few minutes in the reception
room until he dismissed another pa
tient who was in his private office.
after the patient was dismissed"
she said, "he called me into the office
and locked the door,"
She stated that he then asked her
how she felt and she told him that she
was not feeling good and told him that
she supposed too much Thanksgiving
was the cause of 1t.
Offered Drink Of whisky, She Said.
He offered me ia drink of whisky -
said the witness. II refused it. I told
him that 1 didn't think 1t necessary
for me to come down that day. He
then told me that he wanted me to
come alone.
HE then made an indecent pro-
posal which I refused and told him
that he had no right to talk to me in
such manner as I had never given
! him cause to.
He then seized my arms" contin-
ued Mrs. Broughton. land said. darn
| you, you WILL
Mrs Broughton then told Of the al
legged struggle.
During the struggle" said the wit
| ness, there was a knock at the door.
told him to answer the knock"
Moore at first refused to answer
| the knock but later answered it. ac-
cording to her testimony, and he kept
her at the office for ten minutes dar-
| ing her to say anything about the in
cident.
| II got out of the room as soon as
he would let me-" said the witness.
| land went to the transfer station and
| waited for my husband. did not tell
l III oh Oh fnv.
| fear he would kill Moore"
She told her husband the next morn
| ing and the next Tuesday following
the alleged attempt the complaint
against the physician was sworn out.
| she testified.
| 1t is not expected that the case will
last more. than two days. as there are
few witnesses to be cross-examined.
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GERMAN FIGHTERS.

CONTINUED from Page one.1
These vessels are expected to oper-
ate off the Irish coast and at the
entrance to the channel.
Patrol Of Warships.
All navigable waters about the Brit
ish Isles are today being patrolled by
the greatest fleet of war craft that
ever was placed in active service. De-
stroyer and torpedo boat flotillas,
chantmen and hundreds of trawlers
and mine sweepers are steaming to
and fro among the shipping lanes
watching for the top of a periscope to
appear above the water.
Substantial rewards have been Of
fered by the various shipping assOcia-
tons to the officers and crew of mer-
chant ships or trawlers not in the
government service that sink sub
marines. Many OF the trawlers have
had their bows reinforced in order
that they may ram hostile subma-
rine on sight.
A great French patrol is also on
duty along the French coast. All
French coast towns are under control
Of the military and unusual precau-
tons are being taken. 1t is believed
that either an aerial raid or an inva-
sion may be among the possibilities
of the German action. The only in
stance of sailors "funk1ng' on account
of the German threat was when five
members of the crew Of the steamship
Lanwing refused to sail for Amster-
dam unless the captain agree to raise
their wages and pay their widows $50
pounds in case they should lose their
lives. The captain had them arrested
and in court each was fined fifteen
shillings
A competent naval authority, in dis
GUESSING the blockade, told the United
Press that 1t would require not less
than 400 submarines on constant duty
to make the blockade effective
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Administration Forces Loading
House Calendar.
Bills Favored by Capper Placed
ON General Orders.
MOTHERS PENSION ON TODAY
Bird Measure Is Up for Spe-
cial Consideration.
Field Day ON Prohibitory Law
Set for Next Tuesday.

Local measures will be forced to the
foot OF the calendar and bills In which
the state administration feels an In
terest will be fastened to early con-
sideration in the next week under q
program being outlined by the house
steering committee. After working
nearly three days on bills close to the
heart of the administration, the steer
ing committee has loaded the house
calendar with bills under special or
ders that will keep the lower branch
of the legislature busy for several
days.
While the house is waiting for e re-
port from the conference committees
on appropriation bills, it will give the
right of way to bills which the Capper
forces desire enacted into laws. To-
days calendar was loaded with a
dozen measures of importance and
every member on the Republican side
of the house was advised as to the
plan of campaign outlined by the
steering committee and approved by
the governor, Speaker Stone and
Whip Travis. Carrying over long
list Of election bills from Wednes-
days special order, the house this
these measures. Some of the bills are
desired by the administration. 9th
ers are marked for slaughter.
This afternoon the house will con-
slider under special order two bills aQ-
vocated by Governor Capper In his re-
ures is the bill by Speaker Stone for
the creation of an industrial welfare
commission for women, learners, APP
prentices and minors. This commits
sion will carry the burden of working
out of q minimum wage scale and
among women. The agitation for q
minimum wage law. SO much in evil
dence in the session of two years ago,
has gone out Of style. Instead the adj
vocates of the reform are reconciled
to a suspension of judgment and are
through Investigations Of commits
sion.
Mothers Pensions.
The Bird bill for a mothers PEN
sion law is also on special orders for
this afternoon. A similar bill by Sem
ator Troutman went through the up
per house earlier in the week. but was
badly damaged when it emerged from
the committee of the whole.
For Fridays special order, the house
will take up consideration Of the re-
peal of the barber board law. reduc-
ton committee bill for the repeal OF
-the abolition of the irrigation board.
Saturday the Caudill bill to regulate
the sale Of commercial feeding Stunts
will be up under a special order.
For next Tuesday the house steer
ing committee has advertised q field
day on the prohibitory liquor law. A
number of amendments to the present
prohibitory law will be considered at
the session Tuesday morning. Among
measures for consideration are the
Stone bill making common carriers
law violators in the carrying of intOx-
icating liquor from a wet state to dry
territory, the Shuey bill extending in
QUESTION powers to municipal officials,
a bill by the house temperance COM
mittee to extend provisions of the act
concerning persistent liquor sellers
and the Jocelyn registered pharmacy
bill.
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Chicago, Feb. Increased
perlis to Transatlantic shipping were
promptly reflected today by a big drop in
wheat values. Heavy nQuidating sales be-
gan as soon as the market opened and
many stop-loss orders from holders were
quickly being executed. The fact that
assurance to owners on this side, and was
even interpreted having a bearish sig
nificance here, as indicating recognition of
greater difficulty OF safely landing sup
plies in Great Britain after opening Nc to
1hc lower, the market here fell as much
ginning to rally.
subsequently active export buying and
assertions that continued exports from the
United States at voyage rate Of one MIL
lion bushels day would place this coun-
known, helped to lit the market The ex-
port sales today were estimated aas high
as three million bushels. Closing prices
were strong at 13sc to 1xc above last
CORN-General selling carried down
corn as well as wheat Hedging ON &C
added to the burden from the big stocks
in store The opening, which was un-
changed to 13Ac down was followed by .
decided setback n around and then . mod
crate reaction
Big sales here to seaboard exporters
served later to prop up the market The
close was firm at an advance OF A0hc
OxTSOats weakened with other grain-
There was an active demand for oats, how
PROVISIONSLLower prices for hogs
started provisions down grade. Heau-
neaa OF cereals led Afterwards to an I'M
usual sharp decent
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JITNEY WAR IS ON.

tConfinued From PAGE Ore.)
going to put out a practical jitney
service on the lines I originally
planned. We have several cars run
ming today and within a week, pos
sibly two. our jitney concern will have
one of the largest equipments Of new
automobiles in the west
If any rumor has gained Roadway
that Wells was going to leave Topeka
he wants it quickly dispelled. II am
here to stay" he said with emphasis.
May Incorporate.
Both jitney companies will probably
file papers OF Incorporation. And APP
parently today, both are making mon
ey. During the rush hours this morn
ing and noon. the cars of Crawford
and Wells were crowded.
Mr.. Crawford is satisfied with the
result of the days business So is
Wells. 1t looks as If the conflict be-
tween these two parties over the pa
tronage of Topeka jitney riders will
be warm. All of the Crawford buses
stop at the Grand. Wells said today
that he will open up q permanent Of
short time.
Jitncy Ordinance.
A jitney ordinance was given frs,
reading by the city commission today
1t requires that tags bearing the city
license tax numbers be displayed or
each automobile engaged in the haul.
ing of passengers for hire.
when the present license tax ordi.
nance was revised a few months ago
we knew nothing about jitney car,
and had no idea that anything like thu
present number of automobiles woult
be engaged in the business of hauling
passengers, and for this reason over
looked a provision to require the dis
playing of license tags" explained
Roy L. Bone, city commissioner o
finance. Now there are more jitney
than the license collector can keel
track Of without the aid OF the tags.
Two Licenses for Crawford.
Monday morning licenses for TWEEN
ty jitney cars were issued to Raymon
Wells. The licenses cost more tina
$40. This money was paid by L.
Crawford, who gave Instructions tbs
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Buenos Aires. Feb. 18.-The Ger
man steamer Holger, which has ar
rived here. brings news that during
the months of January and February
the German auxiliary cruiser Crown
Prince Wilhelm, operating on the
northern coast Of Brazil, sank the
British steamer Hemisphere. the Brit
ish steamer Potaro, the sailing ship
Sumatra, and the sailing ship Wilfred.
The crews Of these vessels are ON
board the Holger.
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OLD men RETIRED.
Young Officers Are Promoted in the
French Army.

Paris, Feb. 1S.-Fourteen generals
of brigade have been transferred to
the reserve list by General Joffre, the
French chief, in addi-
ton to nine generals OF division. The
vacancies in brigade commands will
be filled by younger men. Among
those promoted Ii Count Ed0uardde
MacMahon, son of the former presi-
dent of France. who has been a colo
mel of infantry
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Only Beer for soldiers.

Berlin, Feb. 18.-While the propri-
etors of large cafes are pleading for
an extension until two o'clock of the
recent one o'clock closing order on
the ground that they are facing ruin,
the police are reported to be serious
ly considering the adyisability. OF for
bidding all afte rnoon cabarets and
vaudeville teas. Failing to obtain
satisfactory results merely by max
ing appeals. the police have issued an
order which becomes operative Friday
fonbidding the sale to soldiers of all
heavy intoxicacts. Virtually every
thing but beer Is placed under tho
ban.
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ACCIDENT
Mrs. A. d. Gray Injured in skiddIng Of DIR.
Lindsay Car ON College Avenue.

DR.. and Mrs. w. s. Lindsay and Mrs. A.
at noon today in which Mrs. Gray re-
ceived cut lip and a bruised head, and
the machine was badly damaged.
The car was being driven north on Col
lege avenue. At Fifteenth street DR..
Linday attempted to slow down to pass a
sengers off. The motor car skidded, turn
ed completely around, crushed into the
front of the street car and continued spin
ming until the front end climbed over the
curb at the east side of the street. A front
wheel was broken, one fender partly
smashed.
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To Cure . Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets Druggists refund money IL it
fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature
10 ON each box 1Sc-Adv.
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Kansas Citx Iave steck laarket.

Kansas City. Feb. 1st-HOGg-Receipts
S65O@7. 90; heavy, &65O06D: packers and
butchersr $G0@665; light. 36500d10:
pigs, $6.z56666.
cxTTLEReceipts 5000. Market steady
to strong. Prime fed steers, $7750625;
steers, $6600z.75; southern steers. e6750
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. Wall St., New York, Feb. 1S-STOCkS-
Standard shares, including Pacifics, Read
ing, United States Steel and Amalgamated
Copper fell fractionally under yesterday
lowest quotation in the first hour. Such
upward tendencies as the specialties and
the further concern evinced over the for
eign situation. Minneapolis and st. Louis
issues declined 3 to points on denial by
Canada railway interests Of any intention
to acquire that property. Echange on Lon
don manifested increasing firmness. con-
tinental rates moving up in sympathy.
European offerings caused recurrent de-
preston in investment bonds.
More than ordinary interest attached to
the opening Of t0day's stock market be-
cause OF the increased tension abroad.
London, however, showed some firmness
in the American list and initial prices
here, while somewhat Irregular, indicated
a degree Of support, leading issues ad-
vancing q fraction over yesterday's close.
The feature of the special group was
Mexican Petroleum which was heavily
traded in at further declines: The stocks
feverish movement suggested prec1pttate
liquidation. Texas Company, another Oh
property, also was weak
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New York Money Market.

New York, Feb. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper. 3@4 per cent St e Iii exchange,
cables, 4.S2; for demand, 4.S1.60. Bar sill
yer, 4SHc; Mexican dollars, S714c: Govern
Time loans, steady: 60 days, 2H@2%; 90
days, 2N@S; 6 months, 3H.
Cal money, steady; high, 2; low, IN !;
ruling rate, 2; last loan, 2; closing bid N !:
Offered at 2.
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New York Produce Marked

New York Produce Market.
New York, Feb. 18.-BUTTER-Mark
steady. Creamery extras (92 score), 500
30hc
EGGSrMasket firm. Fresh gathered ,ex-
tras, 28h@20c: extra firsts, 2Sc.
CHEESE-Market steady. State whole
milk. held specials, 17A@171xc; ditto aver
age fancy, 16h017c.
POULTRY-Aiive, firm; western chick
ems, 15k@16c; fowls, 15h@16c; turkeys,
16@18c; fresh: quiet; western roasting
chickens, 17@21c; fresh fowls, 141@1S1ac:
turkeys, 14@2215c.