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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-27

1.-The Waif,'' .'The Waif'' represents
the highest ideas of stagecraft, a
child story that touches the heart
strings of every patron. Gustave
Frohman offers three we'll known stars
in this feature, Mary Miles Minter,
star of 1.-The Little Rebel" Percy Hell
ton, late of 1.-The Miracle Man. and
1.-The Return of Peter Grimm" and
Willie Archie, the brightest boy actor
on Broadway, Two acts of entertain
ing vaudeville complete a splendid
bill. AT the Monday matinee the man
agement will. present each lady pa
iron with a beautiful souvenir photo
graph of Francis x. Bushman. Wed
nesday evening will be devoted to the
newsbOyS and carriers of the State
Journal Several novel fun contests
will be pulled" and cash prizes
awarded.
Marie DreSSler.
Tonight will be the last time that
TITLES Punctured Romance will be
shown at the Hip. Marie Dressler,
Charles Chaplin and Mabel Normand
help to make it the funniest picture of
the times.
Last Half at Hip.
George KleineS stop Thief"
founded on the Cohan & Harris farce
of that name, written by Carlyle
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

tenplated now. it Is nevertheless too
serious a matter not to be handled in
a manner which will bring about the
much desired results.
This does not mean that both sides
should not he heard, but on the con-
trnry there should be a full exprcs-
sion from every angle for the question
of preparedness and defense IS more
than partisan matter. The fact that
lit is an administration plan, or ono
advanced by a republican. should not
BIZ the reason for enAorsing on defeat
Ing it. There is too much at stake not
to work out tho best possible method
;of meeting the requirements and merit
alone should govern, when the time
comes for action. III the democratic
plan is the wisest under the circuna-
stances there is reason for supporting
IT, II republican method Of strength
ening the army and navy proves to be
tho best, even though that party Is in
the minority, It should be upheld and
il is not too much to anticipate that
it may be through a combination OF
both that the most sensible course will
be disclosed The country ought not
to be placed in jeopardy through a
stubborn determination not to look the
facts in the face and be guided ae-
cordingly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
,pHlLIPPINE TERMINATION.

That Philippine legislation will play
q part in the coming session of con-
gress is highly probable. 1t may be
the Jones bill which will be urged or
some measure drafted along the same
line, but the disclosure of conditions
in the islands under the present adj
ministration of affairs there argue
strongly against proceeding any fur
ther with the unwise policy which it
champions.
1t was only recently that a member
of the Philippine commission handed
in his resignation because Of the con-
government Of the islands and this has
been followed by a comprehensive
statement upon the part of Con-
gresham Miller of Minnesota, who,
in describing the demoralizing con-
ditions which are prevailing in the
Philippines has the advantage of per-
sonal knowledge of what he complains
as the result of visits which he has
made to the islands and studies which
he had made of the conditions
The mistakes and errors which are
piling up there may be the result of
inexperience, but they have neverthe-
less been made in the face of adj
vice which was given to the contrary
before the experiments were made. 1t
was known what might be expected if
such policy as Governor General
Harrison has adopted was tried. 1t was
pointed out by former President Taft,
than whom there is none better quail
ified to speak as an expert on Philip
pine affairs. by Dean Worcester and
by others who thoroughly understand
the situation in those possessions. The
result is that much Of the good work
which has been done there has been
overthrown by dangerous political
policy which calls out in no uncertain
manner for the turning down again
of the legislation which is aimed at by
the Jones bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

this. although they are on mans level
In the matter OF rights political and
civic, can dare and do and accomplish
whatever q man would undertake. and
they don't lose their wits, either, by
50 doing as was the logical conse-
quence-in the governors mind, at
ieast-of woman stepping even tiny
bit out of that cast-iron ring forever
referred to as her sphere.
Strangely enough, also, the Norwich
woman tourist found that she must re-
adjust her opinion on another point,
!. e., how men regard women associated
with them daily in business and civic
affairs. Why" she exclajms with en-
thusiasm, "the men just worship the
women there! They admire themI
Seem proud that their women are SC
smart and so capable and so abiet''
Unlike the loving and tender hus-
band of poor afflicted Mrs. Hopkins
loath to grieve her, who saw his error
Wren 1t was too late" the modern
American man may grumble when @
woman distances him in the race fol
success; but he has got post the time
when he puts her down as wit1ess. as
fallen into sad infirmity," for which
10 help could be had
There has been a big change In
opinions since Governor Winthrop told
the moving tale of Mrs Hopkins, be-
fore his death IN Boston in 1859!
THE DICTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

uniform because the artillery FIRE had
not everywhere destroyed the armored
redoubts sheltering machine guns. The
French advanced in parallel or con-
vefging columns, according to the
ground In front of the different Sec
tors; in some places the object was
a frontal attack for the capture of
trenches. in others the aim was to en-
circle the enemy's positions. Over the
whole line Of attack il was only on
the extreme flank at Auberive and in
the neighborhood of Server that the
Germans held their ground. Unable
to advance at these points, the French
pursued their attacks SO vigorously
the adversary was unable to detach
any of his men to reinforce the center.
The two converging colupns that
were to meet at fixed point behind
the Sabet woods formed their junction
before the Germans detected the move
and the 1000 men caught inside the
chief in guise of the white flag after
holding out three days.
Two other columns encircled the
height called Mammelie Sud. on which
were the formidable defense works
named the Trapeze and took more
than a thousand prisoners.
Speed, in the opinion of some au-
thorities, cannot be said to have won
the battle alone; there was first the
artillery preparation that comes in for
a large share of the credit and then
there were many positions that were
taken only after several days of strug-
gle in which attacks and counter at
tacks were alternately successful.
Speed alone, however, it is thought
may explain the extent Of the sue
cess judged by the German losses in
proportion to the extent of the field;
1000 prisoners, 143 cannon and 49,
600 killed and wounded over a Held
At the battle of lena the French
took only $1,000 prisoners and 200 can
non while the Prussians lost $4,000
killed. At Austerlitz Napoleon took
only 1900 prisoners and 1876 cannon.
At Froeschwiller the French lost 5000
prisoners, 5000 killed and 2S cannon,
while at Saint Priyat they lost 1900
men to the Germans 10000.
In the battle Of Champagne the loss
es in prisoners exceeded the total in
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
No REGARD FOR HUMANITY.

Some of the statements which it is
alleged have been made by the cap
tain of the Italian steamer Ancona
are available. They do not show that
the vessel was running away from
the Austrian submarine. On the con-
trary it is disclosed that when the first
shot was fred by the underwater boat
from a distance of five miles. grazing
the ship, the Ancona was Immediately
stopped and preparations were at once
started to get the passengers into the
lifeboats and to a place of safety. 1t
was apparently recognized that the in
tentions of the submersible's comman-
der was to sink the Ancona and that
40 time was lost in interpreting such
plans.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
vessel was stopped and all efforts made
to get the several hundred people away
before the torpedo was fired, it re-
ceived no consideration from the at
lacking vessel. Shots continued to be
fired, which not only caused conster-
nation among the passengers and crew,
but damaged the only means by which
they had a chance to leave the ship
and for such acts there can be no ex-
cuse. There was a lack of regard for
humanity which exceeded anything SO
far reported.
The suggestion is made that such
shots were used to impress the people
aboard the ship that there must be
no delay in departure, but that very
idea was undoubtedly responsible. if
t was the one which actuated the
ubmarine's commander, for the large
-oss of life that followed. There was
no military advantage to be gained by
such conduct, and none to be lost even
If the vessel which was bound west
ward had escaped. Unless the Aus
trian explanation is able to show an
entirely different situation, it stands
condemned by it's own act
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
cRIPPLINe AMERICAN INDUSTRY.

That large and destructive fires in
industries throughout the country
which are not engaged in the manu-
facture of goods that are likely to
find their way to the belIigerents Of
Europe, or which are directly engaged
in making munitions on orders from
the fighting nations, could occur with
out exciting suspicion as to their
cause is recognized. They might even
happen at about the same time for
there is belief that where one &C.
ours three can be expected, but when
fires continue to occur in the large
plants of the country. resulting in tre-
mendous losses and the throwing out
Of employment of thousands ss men,
it is but natural that 1t should be at
tributed either to a plot to cripple
them or the existence of gross negli-
Fence in guarding against just such
contingencies.
While the getting out of large rush
Fders causes conditions which are not
sormal it is possible that q certain
pmount OF the fires and explosions fol-
low from lack of precaution, or the
minimizing of she hazards which ara
thoroughly understood and guarded
AGAINST under other conditions, but
Tho revelations which have been made
Of the studied efforts OF representa-
tivrs of those countries which are in-
trrcasted In shutting off such supplies
"a arc being secured from this ceun-
Try furnish good grounds for the be-
i.1f TIM. the crushing of American In
dustry is what is being aimed at. Past
conduct furnishes the basis for such
belief oven though the proof may be
lacking as yet.
II calls for the greatest vigilance
both upon the part of the officials o.
The manufacturing concerns as well as
npon the state and government author
ties This country cannot tolerate
.or ii minute any such policy as that
which was advanced by DIR. Dumba
which is quickly brought to mind
wiien four big plants are destroyed
In two days
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
CAN LEssEN THE EFREc1.

Every now and then the country is
shocked by stories of disaster which
come from different sections which are
subject to their own peculiar condi-
ton There are those which can ex-
pect an earthquake shock most any
time; other localities know that they
are in the tornado belt, while every
city is cognizant, or should be, of the
dangers which prevail everywhere un-
less properly guarded against,
Great Bend, Kansas, is the latest to
present an appalling tale OF people
killed and injured and.of property des-
troyed by violent storm which swept
four states in the middle west The
property damage runs we'll up into
the millions.
That man has no control over such
tornadoes is thoroughly understood,
but it has been found that he can do
much to lessen the loss through the
manner in which he constructs his
buildings. This was shown in the
earthquake which all but destroyed
San Francisco and it has been rec
ognized that flreproof structures are
not only possible. but are Of inesti-
mable value in preventing the large
property losses which are so frequent
ly reported. The same idea has been
worked out with great success In pro-
tecting life in schoolhouses in case OF
fire.
Where it is possible the cause may
be attacked. but in cases of earth
quake and tornado such is impossible
yet it is possible to greatly lessen the
effect of such disturbances by the use
of reinforced concrete in construction
work. Had this been done at Great
Bend there are reasons to believe its
business section would not have sus-
tanned such great losses, and reeogni-
ton Of this will be taken when the
work of reconstruction is started.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
NO PLAcE FOR PoLlTIcs.

There is no question but what the
catte. Of adequate national defense
. q subject which ought to be hnn-
lied outside Of politics. It is of too
much Importance to be battered about
while the interests OF the nation hang
N the balances.
Even though such consideration was
10. given 10 the matter when it was
presented before the last session OF
congress BIZ Representative Gardner,
Who pointed out the weaknesses and
ought 70 get enlightenment upon the
lDnGPtian OK the army and navy for
- purpose Of doing just what is con-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
Stories of the War
The Battle Of ch.mpaan..

Eye witnesses of the battle of
Champagne declare that the French
assault beginning at 9.15 the morning
of September 20 developed such inn
petus in the first tw snty minutes that
the Germans. though expecting 1t.
were simply overTun. Men on guard
in the trenches had scarcely time to
fire. The artillery in the rear, whose
role was to maintain a barrier of FIRE
before their lines in case OF attack,
opened only after the three waves OF
aSsailants had already passed out of
range. The troops advancing from
Perthes reached the German camp be-
hind the lines and In a single rush
killed the guards and made many Of
ficers prisoners in their beds. North
of Beausejour the first bound carried
the line to the positions Of the Ger
man artillery; in a twinkling the gun
ners were bayoneted and the line went
on.
The progression was not everywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

any one OF the above decisive battles
and their total losses nearly equal the
aggregate in all four. The losses of
the units engaged, the 25th and 18th
of September, according to French inf
formation, Sran from 40 per cent. TO
80 per cent. Of the total. while the
reinforced units lost an average of so
per cent. On this basis the French
Official estimate of the total German
losses at 100000 is declared to. be
conservative since there were 80 bat
talions on that front before the battle
began and SO battalions were sent to
reinforce them, making a total Of
223, 900 men, among whom the losses
averaged 20 per cent. Nearly all the
first line troops were either killed or
captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

hgment OF the Inauguration Until we
concrete it.
Beware Of the person who selects
you to keep secret. 1t is often
safer to take care of tiger for them.
Those who keep secrets well are
those who keep their own secrets. A
secret has been described as "too lit
tie for one, enough for two, and too
much for three" What Is there more
dangerous than the secret which, II it
gets away, brings infamy to every
one concerned? Secrets. are white,
black and speckled, and it is the part
Of prudence to beware of the charac-
ter of the person who would have you
keep the secret, for it may be of the
wrong color. When we are commit
ted to keep secrets which harrass
honesty we are in hot box. and are
very likely to have disturbing dreams.
Trusting secrets to others may make
them our masters. 1t Is better to
tremble alone with your secret than
it is because of it to cover before
the other fellow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Someone has aptly said that march
ing through Russia Is a slightly diff
ferent operation than marching
through Georgia. All of which can
Napoleon. 1t was just about one
hundred and three years ago as we
remember 1t that the Little Corporal
undertook, or at least considered the
plan, OF going to the GanGes by way
Of Moscow. Any armies attempting
to go Napoleon,s forces one better
should remember the popular song Of
last winter, when You're Long,
Long Way From Home it's some
times q little difiicult 20 get back. It
Is now proposed to invade India and
Egypt by way of Constantinopie. =
New Britain Herald.
There was excellent rea s9n for the
re-electior of Howard Eli1st TO the
presidency Of the Now Haven road.
He had made good durias the ear
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

It might be well to notify Bulgaria
and Turkey in advance that the sink
ing OF ships without warning, carry
ing American subjects. viii be consid-
cred an unfriendly act.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

Nov. 10, 1914.

Nov. IS, 1914.
Germans broke through British
lines at Ypres.
Allies advanced on coast to Blk
schopte.
Battle between aviators near
Ypres.
Austrians evacuated central Ca
lieia, Russians taking Tarnoss, JAS.
10 and krosno.
Germans faced about and adj
vaBcsd on Poland.
kills five German officers.
Two more Rockefeller founda-
tion relief ships sailed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

treine1y trying times OF rzs isfrnstion
and reha bitafion and 1t is the unani-
nous desire Of the stockholders OF lie
rad a,a; CT the peoplc Of New
{ . las SO we. begun 1: IS probable
that he will have easier sailirg nc W
t.1ap in those troubled and veSatious
days of a ytar and more as3. Then
he caI1fTsrte public that mac II 1T
faith IN the management If ihe lead
for good and SUFFICIENT reasons. The
los. Confidence has been regatned Ky
thu road management s.ow. 1t has
built rp q relief that Is ar Fs4 3hing
in the integrity of its intentions and
the efficiency Of its work OF rebuild
ing what had been torn down.-Anso-
mia Sentinel.
Even before the testimony of the
Hall letters, Connecticut had confessed
from other and conclusive evidence
good as his bond.-New London Tele-.
graph.
All Yale wants for coach is COM
bination of Kitchener, Buffalo Bill.
Wilhelm II, the Colonel. Geneai Won
Hindenberg and Jess Willard. Then
maybe the eleven could beat some
body and the republic would have a
chance to rally from the terrible dis
asters which have overwhelmed It
tIAlCC hAAAC6 lAAA9 oCooO1As- bAOA u
Times.
/ But a successful republic is gov
eminent by the people. There can be
no government by the people In China,
SO long as anything like present con-
ditions continue The people are not
conscious of their power or of the
| natural rights of man. They are chill
dren in development, and they desire,
or at least they need a paternal rule.
~ L. -, -.
and monarchy they are likely to have
New Haven Register.
| The provisions Of the law safe
guarding wages, Improving rations
quarters and hours. and stopping en-
been highly commended, but the ne
I cessity of executive Interpretation" of
/ some of its features as well as widely
| expressed criticism clearly indicate
that the merits of the measure are
offset by the difficult problems 1t pre-
sents, the foreign complications it in
vites, and it's great addition to the
cost Of operating American ships. Evil
IDENTIFY the La Toilette statute did not
receive proper scrutiny in the FIRST
place and calls for consideration al
the earliest convenience of the COM
ing congress.-Torringto Register.
The New Haven Union, which Is
quite outspoken, but so far as we car
see, quite just, criticises the authori-
I ties of Yale and of New Haven also
for both are concerned, for allowing
students to transgress the laws with
impunity, where young men not mem
bers of the university would be ar
rested and punished 1t is high time
we think that the distinction between
students and other young men should
be abolished, wherever it exists, ant
, to certain extent 1t exists in ever.
university town. There is no vaiit
reason for 1t, and the laxity Of hi
authorities of the colleges and th,
! equally injudfcious laxity of the loea
police authorities should be speedil!
amended and the law enforced upol
all alike.-Bridgeport Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13
Speed in shipbuiIdins.

Some indication OF the rapidity with
which ship construction can be ac-
complished under the pressure OF
wars necessities is found in the an
nouneement that the British destroy
ers Murray and Manley have been In
service for some time. These are two
of the latest type of destroyers. and
both were laid down after the begin
ming of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

From the acts of the beiligerents it
would appear that they are disappoint-
ed over the determination of the neu-
trails to stay neutral and have their
ri.hts respected at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

Even though there Is claimed to be
perfect unity among the British at
the front, the situation can hardly be
considered the same at llozne
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

When President Wilson calls will
liam H. Taft to take charge of the
American Red Cross work. he. shows
his appreciation Of services previously
rendered.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

Many people are probably aware that
there is as much uncertainty In pre-
dieting the end OF the war as there
IS In picking pennant winner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13


Worry, even in it's chronic forms, is
durable. The first step toward Grad
icating it must be taken on the physi-
cal side. The body must be trained
to obey the will unhestitatingly, be-
cause worry is a sign of indecision,
and indecisiveness can be controlled.
What thou doest do quickly" said
Jesus. There Is no better remedy for
irresolution. Map out the work of the
day in advance and then adhere to the
plan in its details. Think things over,
count the cost, make decisions with all
the wisdom and foresight available,
but, having come to a decision, abide
by 1t. Let hand and foot accord in
stantly and perfectly with the man
dates of the will.
The next step taken must be mental.
Where worry comes, as it often does,
from absorption in narrow range of
interests, the interests should be en-
larged. A field cannot be planted with
the same crops year after year with
out becoming impoverished. A mind
cannot be filled with the same
thoughts without becoming faded. Spe-
ciaiists in any line of work should cul-
tivate hobbies as a matter of self-pro-
lection. Their reading may well be
directed along lines quite foreign to
their ordinary occupations.
The final cure for worry is religious
IdlIH Inc HOFIuat IilkAn Is Tei1BlOdS
by instinct. but often drifts into ire
ligious ways, and something within
him is stif1ed. Much OF the anxiety
that is attributed to external causes
has an internal cause. 1t is the pro-
test of a violated moral nature meant
for higher uses and degraded by a
merely physical existence. is not the
life more than meat?" In prayer. in
worship, in all the practices of faith,
the profoundest and most wholesome
instincts in a mans whole nature find
release and expansion. When these
are given their freedom they act as
wings and upon them the spirit of a
man mounts out of gloom and anxiety
to the SUMMER spaces that are now
within his reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

Those big guns in the Bethlehem
plant being made for the allies have
gone through q hot fire without being
able to speak once.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

The man on the corner says. That
fellow who forgets that he was a boy
once. apparently skipped over one OF
the greatest periods OF his life.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

The mikado OF Japan is going
through the coronation ceremony as IL
he intended to stick to his job until
death.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

1t looks as IL the administration was
going to have chance to use that
"strict accountability" note again and
this time on austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

No more important public improve
ment has been made In some time than
is to be observed in reconstructed Lit
tic Water street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

Fresh milk is shipped long dis
tances in Brazil in perfect condition
by incIosing it in sealed cans with
insulated walls and placing in 1t
blocks of frozen milk to keep its tenn
perature down.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-13

Of course the story of poor Mrs.
Hopkins is said enough; but what
throw upon the opinion of scribbling
and thinking women in those days.
And how dPeH the picture drawn. of
the pathetic case of the unfortunate
lady, who lost her wits forsooth, be-
cause she had gone out of her way
as are proper for men. whose minds
are stronger" etc.