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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14

every city in the entire country. Most
of them are now harassed and nam
pered beyond reason by state enact
ments framed by legislators that are
not in touch, and frequently not In
sympathy, either with the require
ments of municipalities or the senti-
ments of the people who comprise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14
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CANOES.
Fly Clara lnSrarnJOdson

CANOES.
in those far away days, there grew
great trees. Trees the like of which
are seldom seen now. And storms
blew them down as do storms of our
days blow the smaller trees.
After they were blown down, they
were tossed into the sea and from
there blown to far off islands-to the
lands in the middle OF the sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14
LOCAL MENTION.

There is no smallpox in the city
now. The last patient was discharged
from the detention hospital today
SIS saved on first class trip to San
Francisco Fair-see H P. Richards
513 New England Bldg Phone 1924
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14

There wouldn't be many marriages
of long duration in Mexico if the Mex
lean women were as particular as the
Shawnee county woman who sued for
a divorce recently because her hus-
band refused to take a bath, or even
clean up a little bit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association.

More opera bouffe warfare in Mex
leo. Villas bonn bardment of the
trenches around Matamoros is being
carried on with a single piece of artil-
lerv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14

1t occurs to the Houston Post that
the new congressman in possession of
tn cir first months checks are positive
that the world is growing better and
that free institutions will endure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14

Proba bly, the horse meat that the
war has finally forced on the people
of Germany is all the more unpala-
table because of its more or less gem
eral use as a foodstuff in France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14
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OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member OF rne
Associated Press and receives the fulI DAY
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14
DUN's INDEX NUMBER.

Although the general tendency of
the leading articles of consumption is
usually downward at this season of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-14
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
FIGHT BEGINS FOR 8-HoJ8 LAW
 FOR PlAGERS

An amendment lo. the eisnthour day act which would make tho law apply to an underground workings was introduced In the House today by Representative c. x. Snow The bin was referred to the committee on la. bor capital and immieration.
 Representative Shows bn recalls the sensational light in the legislature two years ago, on ,hot section oi Sem ator Roden's act which would make the eighthour day apply to all under ground digeings ani open-cul mining The Roden act was introduced in the legislature In 1913, ps Senate Bill Mo- l. lt finally passed both houses with an amendment which prescribed tho oighrhour day only for quartz mines. The exemption oi placers from the act was opposed in lhe Senate by Sem ators Roden and Ray Two similar bills were Introduced in the House. one by Representative Genney and the other by Representative Ingram. Both were withdrawn, and the Roden act wi,h i,s teeth extracted, was passed The members of the Sec. ond and Fourth division delegations fought the application of the act to placers. at every step.
 May Pension Dieablcd.
 Senator Aldrich introduced today 8 bill which would appropriate S5,0Q0 for the relief of disabled men in Al- aska under am allowance oi Sl2.50 a month The bil provides that ndi. gent and disabled Alaskans who can prove rosideuce-ot tel yeors in ioe Territory, may obtain the allowance by application Co United States com missinoners. before whom they must swear as Co their condition. The funds would be disbursed quarterly. by the board Of trustees of the Plo- neers Home
 The measure is designed to extend relief in lieu Of application for admis- sion to the Pioneers Home at Sitaa.
 TO Limit the Bile
 S. C. Resolution No. g. by Willard to prohibit the introduction Of bills af' ter the iorteth day of the session, except when am emergency arises, and the unanimous consent of the Senate is given. was introduced
 s. J. Memorial l, 6oustad. asking the Secretary of War for a wireless station at Holy Cross, on the Yukon was passed by vlve voce vote, under suspension of the rules.
 Chairman Aldrioh, of the Bruner memorial day committee, reported a program would be rendered on the appointed date March 27
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
AMERICAN SHIPPING
 MILLIONS OF CARTRIDGES

NEW YORK. March Publications that 3.5O0.OoO rife cartridges are be ng shipped weekly to the British gov ernment from the output of the Rem ington Arms-Uniou Metallic Cart ridge Company and the Winchester Repeating Arms Company are made in an answer filed in the New York supreme court by Flint & Company export merchants. The Remington Company's weekly output of cartridges suitable for the British requirements is 100000 and rat Of the Winchester company 1.50o,00o.
 Bethlehem Company Busy
 The New York Times special says that the Bethlehem Steel company is rushing work Of war materials of great variety sor British use, These include small field pieces. of which 36o were shipped few days ago. An order for 6.O00.000 cartridge shells is only fraction of the British total orders
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
SEEKS TO REVISE
 PROCEDURE OF
 DISTRICT COURTS

The Territorial legislature today was asked to pass an amendatory act which would require United States district judges in Alaska to deliver their instruction to iuries before the arguments Of counsel Under the AL aska law the procedure for many years has been for the court to charge the jury immediately after closing arguments Of counsel. and just before the jury retires for deib- eration.
 Senator o. ?. Gaustad of Fairbanks Is the author of the bill The docu- ment is amendatory Of Section 1019, subdivision 5. Of the compiled laws oi tho Territory.
 The bin was forred to the judiciary committee Of the Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
WAR SPREAD AND
 BLOCKADE HURTING

WASHINGTON. March 9-Reports from various parts of the country inc dicate Chat che danger to shipping in the vicinity of the British Isles and Northern Europe, and tho liklihood of the spread of war Go the Mediterran- can and Balkan countries is having a depressing influence on foreign trade
 American warehouses are glutted with cragoes awaiting shipment and marine and insurance rates are cou- stantly increasing. In addition. there are thousands of tons of American goods held at various seaports in Eur. ope that cannot be forwarded to the consignees at inland and other points on account of the disarfangement Of railroad traffic due to thc use of lines for military purpose and the fear chat other nations will be involved in war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
 WATERING
 I'M BAT TILE

PeTaoeRAD, March o.-News of great Russian victory in Northern PO- land has been coming from ths front all thle afternoon. Both the right and left Hanks of the German army have been dlslodsed, and in spite Of its des- perate fighting the army ls being fore ed backward. The right and left wIngu have been driven to within eight mlIes of the East PrussIan frontier Tho Russians are capturing many prison CTS in tae course Of their forward movement.
 The fighting In North Poland Is on the same ground over which victor ious Germans pursued the Russlano last month.
 The German army involved in the fighting Of the last few days, which has been furious and bloody numbers s5o.ooo men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
RUSSIANS HIT
 TURKS HARD BLOW

PEpR0GRAD, March 9-rhe most serious blow that has been struck at the Turkish fleet since the beginning of the war was the result of the bonn bardment of zunguldiak on Che south short of the Black sen and the de struction of the docks at that place.
 Announcement of the Russian vic tory was made by the naval authorities at this place this afternoon.
 it was from this port that Che Turk ish government has hitherto re- ceived the bulk of the coal supply for its navy
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
BRITISH MAY HANG CREWS OF
 SUBMA ARINES

LONDON, March 9--The British Ad- miralty announced this morning that the honors of war will not be extend ed to captured crews of German sub. marines. It is plainly intlmated in the announcement that such men will be tried for murder after the conclu- sion of the war, and those who shall have been found guilty Of destroying IIfe VIII be hanged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
WAR FEAR pisrUReEs
 DolNes IN HOLLAND

THE HAGUE, March 9.-Queen Wilheimina has cancelled plans for a visit Of inspection of troops on the Eastern and Southern frontiers. and a feeling of tension is apparent in official circles.
 The failure of Germany to reply to the Dutch note in reference to Ger man submarine blodade is causing much unfayorable comment in Dutch newspapers.
 Dutch authorities have seized the merchant ship Hanna following the discovery of 5000 pounds of copper hidden among her cargo Of phosphates lt Is chargod that attempt is being made to smusgle the metal into Ger many
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
eeNc4 WARRANT ISSUED
 FOR JOHN BULLOCK

TACOMA. Wash. March 9-A bench warrant was issued yesterday for the apprehension Of John F. Bullock, for mere. manager Of the John J. Sesnon company. of Nome, who was convict ed with Charles F. Houston for con- spiracy in Nome coal contracts. Hou- ston is serving time. and Bullock is wanted to begin his sentence. Bui- lock Is believed to be in Washington City
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
KAISER MAY BECOME
 APOSTLE or PEACE

LONDON. March 9.-A dispatch from Paris says
 eThe sudden appearance of the Kais- CT before the nations as the protagon. lst of world disarmament and perpet- ual peace is by far the most dra- matlc possibihey of the war. Through Switzerland 1t Is learned that from. words dropped in conversation with his staff. the Kaiser is actually con sldering an amazing change Of role from the Most High War Lord to Su- preme Apostle of Peace"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
THREATEN TO SEIZE
 GERMANS PRIVATE PROPERTY

PARIS. March 9.-The Allies will retaIlate for the German submarine blockade by selzing all private prop erty of che Germans no matter on what ships found and by seizing all cargoes directly or indirectly consign- ed for Germany This announcement was made by che Journal, and indica- aons are that even cargoes consigned to neutral ports will be seized if there is any suspicion shat they are in real ity intended for Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
NEW YORK MAY TAX
 CHURCH PROPERTY


 ALBANY N Y, March s.--An amendment to tax law which would impose a tax on churches, cemeteries and all other property, real and per sonal. in excess Of S100,000 belonein8 to religious. scientific, hospital and Kindred corporations and associations, has heen introduced into the New York State assembly It would bring under the provisions of the proposed law property valued at S6S30O0'0OO up- on which no tax is paid now
 X bil which would raise S4,O0O, ,0OO annually has been also introduced tax, ine about SS0OooO,Ooo of bonds regis. tered under the secured debt tax law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
moes ovane Working

PITTSBURGH March 9.-H c. Prick Company large coke dealers, is- sued orders the last week in Feoru- ary placing 41S additional ovens in blast. which brings tahe total Of idle ovens fired during February to S77S.
 American Coal For France
 C. J. Witenoerge9. president of 9 West Virginia coal company. has brought back from the French gov ernment Q contract for 100000 tons Of coal to be delivered as soon az pos. sible
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
MEMORIAL ASKS FOR
 HOME RULE

A memorial which asks for g fun territorial form of government for AL aska, was introduced in the Senate today by Senator Willard. It is ad. dressed to the Presiden6 and the Con- gress of the United States.
 The memorial represents;
 That che citizenship Of Alaska are law abiding people and fully capable of adjusting their own affairs through their representative body Under the Organic Act creating @ Legislative As- sembly in the Territory of Alaska to confer legislative powers thereon and for other purposes, we. the people or Alaska did not have the powers Of legislation through the above mention ed enabling act that an other territor- ial people of the United States have enjoyed
 We therefore pray for the fuller rights conferred upon the people of other territories by the several acts of Congress pertaining thereto. In other words, we most eauestly pray tbat Congress amend the Alaska Ter ritorial enabling act to the end. that the people Of Alaska through their representatives may have the power to enact laws as fully as the people of the territories Of New Mexico Ari- zonas Nevada, Montana and oklaho- ma and many other territories in the United States have enjoyed and that of Porto Rico and the Philippines have. of the outlying districts
 "The people oi Alaska understand that the President Of the United States is heartily in favor Of grant. ing the request herein set forth
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
FRENCH TO INVESTIGATE
 LA ToURRAlNE FIRE

HAvRE. March g. - Ia Tourraine has arrived in safe condition. The fire was practically exunguished be fore her arrival
 A searching inquiry into the cause of the fire on the liner will be made by the French government Many members Of the crew and some of the ships passengers are being detained on board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
M zone la Entended.

WASHINGTON, March g. - Ameri- can Ambassador James w. Gerard at Berlin cabled the State Department today that he had been officially in- formed that all waters surrounding the Shetland and orkney islands will hereafter be considered within the war zone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
RnnnIa nIatrusta ReumanIa.

PETR0GRAD, March 0.-The Rus sian minister to Roumania has report ed to the Russian foreign minister that he believes Roumania will ad- 1ere to the present policy of armed and watchful neutrality, and that Rus sia cannot rely on her cooperation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
CHARGES FOR
 MARINE INSURANCE ce

WASHINGTON March 9.-All tic ports in the British Isles have been made special ports requiring special rates Of war risk insurance from the government bureau, by order Of Sec retary of the Treasury William e. McAdoo. 0niy special ports in the United Kingdom under former orders were those on the North Seq north of London The order also extends to speciai port zone on the Continent Co include Bordeaux; tho previous lime it was Dunkirk. The Bureau reserves the right to refuse insurance to these porte.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
ASK EQUAL DIVISION
 O7 MONEY
Representative N. N coomba Of

Representative N Fl. coomba of Nome. introduced in the House today a bnl to build roads and trails ia Al. aa'ka's four divisions from tho mon eys derived rom the sale Of timber ia the forest reserves, with Che Governor having complete and fun Jurisdiction over the construction work and maln. tenmce
 Simultaneously Representative ilol- land Introduced bill Co appropriate S20.OGO of the same moneys for reads and rails in tho Third division. Yhere are also two other bills in the legisla- mre for roads and trains in Alaska.
 Mr. Coombs' measure, which was re- ferred to the roads and highways com. mttse further provides that no road. trail or bridge may be constructed un- less free rightofway is granted by prorefty owenrs, and also that sup plies shall be furnished by competitive bids It would give each division an equal share of che road money
 Cglera measures introduced were as lcllows
 IT, B. l4 Shoup. Co cooipcnsate Dr. p Wilberiorce in the sum of S5JO. for preventing smalsDox epidemic. ra pubhc health committee This is tho ame bin as that presented to the Senate by Senator Suler.
 si B. l2 Noon, to amend compiled laWs in regard to contractors
 H B l3 Snow making eighthonr day apply to all underground diggings.
 F. J. Memorial ] Snow. wireless station at Wiseman TO transporta- tion committee tThe Speaker read a letter In support Of the same prop. ositIon1
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
ANOTHER TRANSATLANTIC
 WIRELESS SYSTEM SOON

CHEATAA. Mass. March 9.-Direct wireless communication with neutral European nations win be established as soon as possible through Che conn pieuon of Che mammoth wireless sta ton at Cape Cod and one thal is build Ins on lhe Norway coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
BRITISH CONVERTED
 CRUISER IS MISSING
-

LONDON. March S.-Tbe Britisa ad. miralty announced chat the Clan Mac Naughton. an armored merchant crnis- CT hos been missing since Feb. 5 and it Is learned that she has been lost
 The Clan MacNoushton was Brit lsh steamship Of sl0S tons She ar. rived in London from India on NoYem' bor 9 and was then taken over by the govenment and armed for cruising purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
lo.ooo caaeo of TYphoId.

GENEVA. March 9.--Seventy thou sand cases of typhoid fever are re- ported among the Austrian prisoners in the hands of Serbia. The Serbian is doing all within its power to combat the epidemic. but the death rate Is severe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
isoo BRITISH SHIPS
 PATRoLLlNe WAR ZONE

NEW YORK. March 9.-An Ameri- can returning from England says that 15OO British boats-large and small have been fitted out with guns and are plying the North and Irish seas and the English camel in search Of German submarines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
ROUMANIA WORKED
 AUSTRIA FIRST

LONDON, March g. The London Morning Post Budapest correspondent says that Austria.Hungary made loan of considerable size to Roumania a short time before Roumania arranged her s25.OO,oOO joan with the Bank of England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
AiNDeNsURe ADMITS
 LOSS OF 100000 MEN

PARIS. March 9-The German embassy here admits that Gen. Von Hindenburg's losses In his drive iu Eaat Prussia were 100000 including dead. wounded and prisoners says 8 dispatch from Rome to the Paris Echo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
FIGHTING ALONG WHOLE LINE.

London, March 9.-obstInate fight. ing marks the battles along the east ern battlefront today, with the Ger mana giving way at many piaeea and slowly withdrawing from the River Nleman toward the East Prussian frontier
 The Rua1ians are making rapid ad- vanees in Bukowina where the Aus tTlan and German forces are retreat ing back toward Traneylvania.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
AmerIcon Goods In ItaIY

GENOA. March 9.-More than soo,- 900 bales of cotton arc piled on the wharves at Genoa. and an immense variety of other merchandise has been held up owing to the stoppage of the freight traffic on the St. Gothard- Simplon railway Tho Italian State Railway Administration announces that there is a shortage of 20.000 ears. Swiss manufacturers are faced with a serious problem because of the con. gestion
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
oN MARIR0sA T0NIaHT

SEATTLE. March 9.-The following named wlll sail for Juneau on the Ma rlposa tonight.
 O. Enochs r. 4. Wood, Miss Hazel Brandon, Miss Klonda D. olds, o. Ja- cobson, Thomas 2. Sweeney J. Ma chant, Miss L Horton J. B. couche, Miss Helen Smith Mrs. Peter Norris. Mrs. C. S. BoltorlL M. Borleck Clifton Lower and twelve steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
cARRANzA SEXES
 BRITISH MERCHANTMEN

NEW ORLEANS. March s.-Author. ities at Campeche. representing Gen. Carranza. have seized Che British steamer Wyvisbrook. and placed the master Of the ship in jail. The cap tain has been charged ot violating the shipping regulation Of the govern ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
Western conteals to BeaIn.

LONDON. March 9.-While fighting has been desuitory in the western theatre of war owing probably to the rains and characteristic March roads, preparations for a herculean contest arc being made. Both tho Allies and the Gemans are strengthening their lines. When fighting is resumed it win be on a scale more gigantic than anything that has occurred thus far.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
INCREASE IN FARES
 POSTPONED TO JUNE 2s

WASHINGTON, March S.-The in. creased passenger fares filed by the Western and Southwestern Passenger Association will not so into affect un. til June 29. instead of March 1. The proposed fares are generally made on Q basis of 2Ik cents per mile, and to increase 2O00-miIe tickets from $40 to sl5.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
HARVARD TO TEST
 EFFECTS OR ROWING

BOSTON. Mass. March o. The Harvard rowing management has de. cided to photograph tho hearts Of freshmen and varsity crews by the X-Ray before and after the present rowing season to determine if long races produce any injurious effects.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
RusslA. ISSUES A BOO K
 ON THE TURKISH WAR

PETRoGRAD. March 9.-Russia has issued a second Orange Book with the negotiations which preceded the Turkish naval attack on odessa The document charges Turkey with duphc- icy and says she was won over by German gold
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
eERMAN. CRUISER REPORTED
 IN GULF OF MEXICO

GALVESTON, March 9.-Rumora that 9 German cruiser has been In the Gulf Of Mexico several days are cur rent at Galveston. Two British steam CTS loaded with wheat and cotton, scheduled to sail Saturday are stiii held at the wharf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
President Won't Vlslt 'Frlsco.

WASHINGTON March g. - Presi. dent Woodrow Wilson today informed newspaper men that he win not visit the San Francisco exposition this month. nor win be leave Washington until the situation in Europe and Mex leo clears up
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
smnrna About to FalI.

LONDON. March g. A dispatch rom Athens says Smyrna, which is being bomblrded by a British fleet, is about to fall
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-09
U. s. READY TO ACT IN
 MEXICO

WASHINGTON. March g. sssre- tary Of State William J. Bryan today modified Gen. carranza in plain terms that ii he old not give better protec- ton to the lives and propersy or for eigncrs in Mexico. beginning immed- lately. the United States wiii take steps to afford them Che protection thas Is their due.