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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-18
late war news SUMMARY.

Germany has declined to alter her
position in consequence of the Amert-
can note concerning the war zone de-
cree, although expressing the most
friendly feelings toward this country.
The German reply, a summary of which
was cabled from Berlin, states that
Germany cannot abandon her position,
in view of the attempts of England to
cut off the food supply of non-combat-
ants and recommends that the United
States send warships to protect Ameri-
can vessels passing through the danger
zone. The German decree went into ef-
feet at midnight, but there have been
few changes in sailings to and from
England.
Emperor William has telegraphed to
the president of the province of East
Prussia that the Russians have been
completely defeated and driven from
the province.
An official communication from
Vienna says that the Russians have
been defeated In Bukowina, where the
Austro- German forces have been ad-
vancing recently. A report from the
Russian war Office however, asserts that
there is no change in Bukowina. It
speaks Of ferocious fighting in Northern
Poland, and says that the Russians
have won the advantage in several en-
gagements in Galicia.
Turkey has yielded to Greece and
offered satisfaction for the insult to the
Greek naval attache at Constantinople.
The incident which led to the departure
of the Greek Minister is now closed.
Fourteen members of the crew of the
Zeppelin, which was destroyed over
Fance Island, were rescued and will be
interned by the Danish authorities. The
Zeppelin, one of the largest Of the Ger
man dirigibles caught fire while cruis-
ing over the island.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-18
Effect of German Blockade

London, Feb. IS, LAO P. M.-The
immediate effect of the German subma-
rine blockade of the British Isles, be-
ginning to-day, was to tie up all pas
senger traffic from England to Holland.
The Scandinavian lines, however, have
not as yet been affected.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-18
CHECK FIRE WITH DYNAMITE
$2OO,OOO Blaze Threatened to Destroy
Village of Edensburg
By Associated Press.

Edensburg, Pa, Feb. 1S.-Fire
which threatened to destroy the vii
lage was checked to-day by the use of
dynamite after 13 buildings in the
business section mad been burned, with
loss of 100000.
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Protest of America
Against Blockade of
British Waters An
SWered at Berlin
WILL NOT RECEDE
FROM PURPOSE
The Germans Firmly Maintain Their
Position AS Previously Announced
In Paper That Is Couched In the
Most Friendly Terms
Ry Associated Press.

Berlin, via London, Feb. Is, 5.5S A.
M.-The reply of Germany to the pro-
test of the United States against a
blockade of British waters is couched
in the most friendly terms, but firmly
maintains the position of Germany as
already announced. The answer which is
a lengthy document, was converted into
code at the United States embassy un-
der the direction of Ambassador Ger
ard and has been transmitted in full to
Washington.
The note explains that Germany's
proposed action is rendered necessary
by Great Britain IS policy of attempt
ing to cut off the food supply for the
German civil population by method
never recognized in international war.
England s course in ordering merchant
men to fly neutral flags, equipping them
with artillery with orders to destroy
submarines, the German reply contends,
renders nugatory the right of search
thus giving Germany the right to at
tack English shipping. Germany holds
that she cannot abandon that right un-
der the stress which England has forced
upon her.
Says Stand Is Necessary
Since Germany must compel the ma
tions with which she is at war to re-
turn to the recognized principles of in
ternational law and restore the freedom
of the seas, she argues that the stand
she las taken is necessary
The note recommends that the Unit
ed States government send warships to
England to convoy merchant vessels
through the danger zone as security
against attack with the understanding
that vessels thus guarded shall carry
no war supplies. Hope is expressed that
the American government will under
stand the position in which Germany
has been placed and appreciate the rea-
sons for its course.
The reply closes with an expression
of the hope that the United States may
prevail upon Great Britain "to return
to the principles of International law
recognized prior to the outbreak of the
war; and in particular obtain the OBJ
servance of the London declaration by
belligerents opposed to Germany. If is
were done, the note explains, Germany
would be enabled to import food sup
plies and raw materials. Germany would
recognize in this, says the reply, an in
valuable service toward a more humane
conduct of the war and would act in
accordance with the new situation thus
created.
Text of the German Reply
The text of the German govern
ment IS reply to the American note fol-
lows:
The imperial government has ex-
amined the communication from the
United States in the same spirit of
good will and friendship by which the
communication appears to have been
dictated. The imperial government is
in accord with the United States gov
ernment that for both parties it is in
a high degree desirable to avoid mis-
understandings which might arise from
measures announced by the German
Admiralty and to provide against the
Continued on Seventh Page
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pestroyers win Convoy Steamers

New York, Feb. 1S.-Swift British
and French destroyers will meet all
threatened steamships flying flags of
the allies and escort them into port,
according to cable messages received by
officials of steamship companies with
offices in this city.
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Kirkendan Appointed Revenue Collector

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Fred G. Kirk
endall, of Wilkes Barre, Pa, was to-day
nominated collector of internal revenue
for the Twelfth Pennsylvania district.
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HummelStown Man, go
Years Old. in Vain
Sc e k s Shelter to
Avoid Blast
FRIEND AT HIS
SIDE is F'ELLED
Just Before Dynamite Is Set Off, Pair
Rush Into Blacksmith Shop to Es-
cape Missiles, but 2O-Pound Boulder
Comes Crashing Through
Especial to the star-Independent.)

Especial to the Star independently
Hummelstown, Pa, Feb. 1S.-Henry
Tinney, of this place, was instantly
killed, and Peter Fisher, also of Hum
melstown, was injured at 10 O'Clock
this morning when they were struck by
stones coming through the roof of the
blacksmith shop at the Bradley quar-
ries in Swatara following blast.
The men had gone to the quarries
to look for work and while walking
about the premises before making ap-
plication at the office, they entered the
blacksmith shop as a shelter from near
by blasting and there, by peculiar
circumstance, they were struck by two
stones which crashed through the single
covering of the structure. Tinney
dropped to the floor lifeless without ut
terlng a sound.
According to Fisher, who, following
the accident, walked about the quarry
with his head bandaged to await the
arrival of Coroner Eckinger, he and his
unfortunate companion had been warned
by whistle of an approaching blast
when they were some little distance
from the blacksmith shop, but had gone
toward the danger and entered the
building, thinking to be protected
there.
Thought It Safe Retreat
Men were working in the shop, which
was about fifty feet from the scene of
the blasting Stones from the quarry
had never struck the blacksmith shop
until this morning, and the place was
not thought perilous one.
The stone which brought death when
it struck Tinney, weighs more than
twenty pounds and is six inches across.
A sharp point at one end hit the man
on the head, behind the right ear, max
ing ), ound the size of walnut. A
smaller stone struck Fisher, also ON the
back of the head, leaving bad bruise.
Henry Tinney, who was killed by the
larger stone, was 60 years old. He had
been out of employment for some time,
and had gone to the quarries with
Fisher in the hope of getting work. He
'leaves a widow and the following chill
dren: Harry, of Hershey, a conductor
on the lines of the Hershey Rapid
Transit Company; Frank, of West Vir-
ginia, a Methodist clergyman; a mar
ried daughter in New Jersey and three
daughters at home, Matte, Hattie and
Edna.
Fishers Injury Not Alarming
The body was taken from Swatara
by William Karmany to his undertaking
rooms in Hanover street, this town,
across the street from the Tinney
home.
Coroner Eckinger began an investi-
CATION this morning at Swatara and
later examined the body. Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been made.
The condition of Fisher is not con-
sidered alarming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
INDUSTRIAL SURVEY.
Topeka Schools Will Enter Into Com.
mercial Club Plan.

The work of making survey of the
Topeka industries which will be done
by the publicity committee of the
Commercial club-in fact has already
been started-will be of particular in
terest to the Topeka school authori-
ties in their effort TO make the city
school system more practical. H. b.
Wilson, superintendent of schools,
and Philip S. Hasty, director of man
ual industrial training. attended a
meeting of the committee today and
made some suggestions that the COM
mittee will follow out in making the
survey.
superintendent Wilson stated that
if there is sufficient requirement
along certain industrial lines for spe-
cial training in the city schools that
such training will be made available.
The school authorities will study the
conditions.
A series of addresses on salesman
ship have been arranged for the pres
ent school year and Superintendent
Wilson intimated today at the meeting
that an opportunity to study adver-
Using will be given in the high school
next fall.
To try out the lists of questions that
have been prepared to be answered
by both employers and employees, ].
bers of the committee went to the
Wolff Packing company establishment
Tuesday morning and left blanks to
be filled out. Eighty-fve of these
blanks had been received up to noon
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
In POLICE RELIEF
Topeka Force Will Organize a
City Association.
COppers' Ball Will Be Given
Here Next Month.

The Topeka police force is going to
organize a Police Relief association
and plans are now well underway for
such a society. The plan has proved
a great success in Kansas City, Mem
phis San Francisco, Denver and near
" every large city in the country
Kansas City Kan, has a similar as
ISOLATION, organized some time ago,
and the Topeka organization will
probably be modelled after it.
A policemens ball will be given at
Kellam hall April 90 Ray Halls or
chestra will furnish the music and it
will be one of the events of the spring.
1t is the intent of the police to make
the ball an annual event.
The Topeka Police Relief associa-
ton once organized, will undoubtedly
be a good thing for the city and for
the officers The money raised at the
ball will be turned into the treasury of
the society.
In Kansas City, Kan, last Christ
mas, the officers and members of the
association furnished the poor of that
city $50 baskets of food, clothing and
toys Local policemen intend to make
it an effective organization and to
carry out a lot of good plans.
a booklet of the police department
will be issued soon. This will detail
the history of the police in Topeka
and will have photograph of the Of
ficers and the city officials, as well as
scenes in and about Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
She SHOT AT A man.
He Wouldn't Quit Kicking His Dog
Around.

Rouen, France, March 17.-An
American woman, known as Miss Flor
ida Settle of New York, was today
sentenced to pay a fine of 200 francs
and go to prison for a month for hav-
ing fired on man named Waterman,
who last November, persisted in teas
ing her dog.
The incident occurred on board the
French line steamer Chicago, from
New York to Havre. Certain passen-
gers began teasing Miss Settles dog.
She objected strongly, but they would
not desist. Becoming angry, she drew
a revolver and fired at Waterman,
who was the ringleader of the group.
The bullet flew wide, but neverthe
less Miss Settle was arrested when the
Chicago reached Havre.
The prison part of Miss Settles SEN
tence was suspended. Her defense was
that she fired her revolver only to
frighten and with no intent to kill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
PICKING WAS FINE.
Enormous Slush Fund Used in Terre
Haute Election.

Indiana polls, March 17.-Contribu-
tions to the socalled ''slush fund and
to the defense fund in the present case
were described by saloon and gam
bling house proprietors, in the trial of
the Terre Haute election fraud case
today. Before the gaming house
keepers were called, Frank T. Drake,
a Progressive, election sheriff in pre-
cinct B, of the Seventh ward, told of
his arrest at the polls by Dennis Shea,
sheriff. and defendant.
I'VE had had some trouble about
voting foreigners" testified Drake,
land 1 objected to voting men who did
not have their citizenship papers. Shea
took my gun, struck me, called me
vile names. threatened my life, and
locked me up.
Philip Pop" Burns testified he
conducted a little game of chance"
over a restaurant conducted by Will
liam Doyle, one of the % men on
trial He said Doyle was his partner.
He said together they gave 500 for
registration and $500 for the election
other defendant, 500. He testified
Redman said he would pay it back.
Albert and James Shea, who con-
duct Shea Brothers saloon, testified
they paid $500 for registration, $400
for the election and James gave $500
to Mayor Dom NJ. Roberts for the de-
Tense in the present trial. James also
testified he lent Eli H. Redman $500
and gave him another s100. He said
$500 loan. Albert said the registra-
made to Assistant Chief of Police Nj
gent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17

edge of the alley, but place them in
neat piles or in boxes, barrels or olc
yacks, so they can be loaded quickly
The city does not haul ashes or Gin
derS.
1t is a violation of the city ordi-
nance and the state law for any one
TO throw trash, paper, rubbish or cans
in the streets or alleys of the city
Why not take a stroll down your
alley, and very politely, and kindly
ask your neighbors to clean up, Of
fering your assistance? Ask them to
remove manure piles from the alleys
The city hauls manure at cost, there
by eliminating the fly nuisance. If
you find unsanitary conditions, which
you cannot remedy, call the sanitary
phone S95, and a sanitary
officer will investigate.
Let us keep Topeka the cleanest
city in Kansas.
SANITARY DEPARTMENT..
P S.-Prizes will be given by the
park commissioner to boys and girls
for essays written on the subject, "Of
What Value Is Cleanup Day to Our
City," Prizes on exhibition in Fuller
toms window.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
DON'T WANT FIGHT
Topeka Foreigners Perfectly
Satisfied to Stay at Home.
Fear Giving Names to Shawnee
Census Takers.

Fear among persons in the foreign
quarters of the city that the census
takers would send their names to
Europe and they would be called
home to fight, has made it necessary
for Oscar Swayze, county clerk, to
send men speaking their native tongue
in order to obtain the enumeration of
the foreign settlements. However,
when the census was explained to the
foreigners in their own language no
trouble was experienced.
AS a result of the whirlwind census
campaign a record of obtaining 1856
names in one day was made Tuesday
by Ed Brennemapn. deputy working
under the county clerk. So far Kent
Raub has second honOrS with a total
of 554 names obtained in one day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
TOO HOT FOR TURKS.
Allied Fleet Prevents Them From Mounting
New Guns.

London, March 17.-French warships, CO.
operating with the British landing party,
have prevented the Turks from mounting
new guns near the Dardanelles entrance to
replace those wrecked by fire from the
allied fleet, Athens dispatches reported to-
day.
French flotiI1a standing just inside the
entrance to the strait raked the Turkish
position east of Kun Kale with shell fire
for several hours. The Turks finally aban-
doned the attempt and withdrew.
The British admiralty today had no
official dispatches to make public regard
ing the Dardanelles and Smyrna lombard
ment. Several unofficial reports, however.
agree that the British cruiser Amethyst
penetrated far up the strait and ser
iously damaged, at least % of her crew be-
ing killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
At the Grand.

1.-The Stubbornness of Geraldine is
the name of the play presented by the
Washburn College Dramatic club
Thursday, March IS. 1t is a play of
assured worth, and the college club
promises a very entertaining evening
for those that attend their play. Spe-
cial scenery, q moonlight water scene
procured from Chicago, orchestra har-
mony by the Washburn orchestra in
one of the scenes, and the sin ging of
old college songs by the Glee club in
the role of passengers on a trans-At-
lantic liner, are some of the features
that will go to make the play more
Interesting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
Acute ArticuHaf
Rheumatism

The exact cause OF rheumatism is un-
known, though it is generally believed to
be due to an excess of uric acid in the blood.
1t may be also said with equal truth that no
remedy has been found which is a specific
in all cases. In fact the literature of rheu-
matism shows that there are but few drugs
which have not been given trial In the
hands of one observer we ind that q certain
drug has been used with the utmost salts
fac tion; others have found the same remedy
to be q great disappointment. All physf-
treatment is aided by the administration of
some remedy to relieve the pain and quiet
the nervous system and DIR. w. s. Schulrze
expresses the opinion of thousands of prac-
titioners when he says thar Anti-Kamnia
Tablets should be given preference over all
other remedies for the relief of the pain in
all forms of rheumatism. These tablets can
be purchased IN any quantity. They are
also unsurpassed in headaches, Eeuralgias
and all pain. Ask for AK Tablets.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
CLEANUP PRIZES
City Will Stimulate Topeka
housekeeping by Rewards.
Commission to Encourage Next
Fridays Campaign.
HOLIDAY FOR ALL THE SCHOOLS
Children Given Freedom to
Make Real "SpOtlesS Town.
One Organization Is Perfected
Among COlOred Kids.
HOLIDAY FOR ALL THE SCHOOLS

Friday the school children of the
city will begin a cleanup OF the CITY:
H. b. Wilson, city superintendent OF
schools, has decreed partial hol1day
for the occasion and the school chill
dren will cooperate with city force
of men and teams under the direction
of w. L. Porter, city commissioner OF
parks and public property
To stimulate interest in the clean
up Mr.. Porter announced today that
he will give prizes to school children
for the best essays on the subject.
THE Value of Cleanup Day to Tope-
ka." The essays are to be sent to Mr..
Porter, beginning Saturday, March 20
The time for receiving the essays has
been set ahead because Mr.. Porter
does not wish their writing to inter
fere with the actual work of making
Topeka a cleaner city. There VIII be
first and second prize for the best
essays written by girls, and also first
and second prizes for the best written
by boys.
The first prize winners will be per-
mitted to take first choice of twenty
five articles display in the window
of Fullerton Brothers general sport
ings goods store, 728 Kansas avenue.
The second prize winners will be per-
mitted to choose anything in the win
dow after the first prize winners have
made their selections. The articles
were placed on display today and con-
sist of basketballs, catchers' mitS, bats,
masks, protectors, gOlfzStickS, sweat
ers, bicycle tires, seats and lamps, box
ing gloves, fishing reels, tackles and q
score of other things. The rules of
the essay contest and the judges to be
chosen will be announced later.
Before Mr.. Porter announced the
offering of prizes, some cOlOred boys
from Clay school called at his office
and asked for advice, saying they were
planning to organize the school and
conduct the work on systematic ba-
sis. Mr.. Porter believes that the
school organization plan is a good
one.
Instructions Issued.
The following instructions on print
ed slips are being distributed among
the school children:
L. Clean your own yard at home,
burning all trash and leaves, brush
and rubbish that will burn. Do not
Durn these on the paved streets or
alleys, or within twenty-five feet of a
building, or after dark and do not
make large fires. Watch the wind
and stay by your fire until entirely
out.
2 Pile the tin cans, old irons, and
unburnap1e articles close beside the /
alley hne, where possible, or in the /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
sKaporize'' Group
or Cold Troubles

Vapor treatments for cold troubles ar
better than internal medicines. as the We
pors carry the medication direct to tn
lungs and air passages without disturbin
the stomach.
When Vick's 'fVap-O-Rub'' Salve is
piled over the throat and chest, these V,
pors, released by the heat of the body, a.
inhaled with each breath. 25c to 81 90
vICKS" M90sug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
DROPPED 60 feet.
Two Children Thrown From Fifth
Story Window.

New York. March 17-An uniden-
titled man dropped 7-year-oId Sadie
Lehman from the fifth story of an
apartment today, according to "a story
told the police. A few minutes later
he reappeared at the window and with
an insane yell sent 5-year-old Samuel
Lehman hurting, to the pavement, so
feet below The mangled children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17

The most beautiful young princess
in Europe. the golden-haired Eliza
beth of Roumania, who has heen re-
ported as betrothed to almo every
eligible young prince. is finally to
ave her future settled in marri-
age with Crown Prince Boris of Bull
garia. The two fathers are saic to
oe eager for the match. as the mar
riage of the young couple would end
the lon., feud between the two na-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17
: passersby, still alive,

were found by passersby, still alive,
but dying.
A general alarm was sent out for
Samuel Lehman, father of the chill
dren. The mother, Frustrated at the
hospital, told the police she had gone
to bake shop, leaving the children
in the kitchen. Earlier in the day,
she said, she quarreled with her hus-
band, who had been summoned to the
domestic relations court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-17

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