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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
SAVED CHILD
Machine at Fire Department Revived
Fred Stewart Baby.

The city pulmotor. operated by Earl
Chanler, hoseman at fire department
headquarters. saved the life of the
six months old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Stewart, 1926 Lincoln street, Sum
day morning, after the child had
ceased to breathe and only slight heart
action could be detected.
The child was just recovering from
pneumonia and was in a very weak
condition In some manner it choked
and the lungs became congested. The
parents and a physician were attend
ing the child. A hurry call was sent
to fire department headquarters and
the firemen rushed to the address
given in the call. When they arrived
the child was nearly dead. It's face
was discolored from strangulation
when the oxygen was administered
through the pulmotor by Hoseman
Chanler. Within a half hour the baby
was breathing normally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
J. f. House Went Into Office as
Mayor Today.
New Commission Sworn In and
at Once Organized.
PARSONS is CHIEF OF POLICE
Made and Con-
firmed in Morning.
Women Ask for Ordinance Reg
uIating Dance Halls.

II hope you will so conduct the af-
fairs of your office that when you are
through the people of Topeka will say.
Well done, good and faithful servant
Mayor House, 1 congratulate you"
with these words r. l.. Cofran, retiring
mayor, surrendered his gavel to j. E.
House.
Mayor Cofrans remarks were made
just after he had administered the
oath of office to his successor. The
two had been seated together while
Cofran presided as mayor at a meeting
of the city commission winding up
the affairs of the old administration.
They stood while the oath was being
administered. on the table in front of
them was a Target basket of roses,
compliments of Mrs. House.
The first official act of the new
mayor was to present the name of
Harvey G. Parsons for confirmation
as chief of police. All members of the
commission voted affirmatively. Chief
Parsons took charge of the police de-
partment today.
w. H. Wasson, new city commits
sioner ~f finance, presented for con-
firmation the nominations of n. Coov-
er, for city auditor, and A. IL. sutton,
for electrical inspector. These posi-
tions were vacant, the former by the
advancement of Mr.. Wasson to head
of his department, and the other by
the resignation of Edward Stewart.
Mayor House stated that the ap-
pointment of Parsons chief of po-
lice was the only one he is ready to
announce at present.
A large number of friends visited
at the city hall today to congratulate
the new mayor and give him best
wishes
The first person to call on official
business was Mrs. Howard n. Rhodes.
president of the Good Government
club. The club thinks there should be
more strict ordinances regulating
dance halls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
CENSOR OF MOVIES
State Inspection of Films Be-
gan in Topeka Today.
Kansas Begins Slicing Out
Drinking-Crime Scenes.

State censorship of the movies be-
gan in Topeka today when two assist
ants passed a number of films offered
for exhibition in Kansas. State in
spection was conducted at both the
Orpheum and Best theaters and local
censors until proper facilities can be
provided by the state.
According to estimates made by
film distributors, Kansas towns re-
ceive about 125 new films week. 1t
is the plan of w. ID. Ross, state super
intendent of instruction, to inspect all
of these pictures either by actual in
National censorship will not lie ap-
proved by the state. Assista nts--1
preacher and wOman-Will reserve
the right to reject any picture which
may have passed a former censor and
have issued orders with an alleged
view of elevating the movies.
Among the things which cannot be
shown on the screen in Kansas are
drinking scenes and scenes depicting
crime. These things are under the
ban, first last and all the time. As
for other pictures, they must not in
any manner be shocking or displeas-
ing to the most delicate senSibilities.
Superintendent Ross claims that the
censorship law will not delay the
showing of early release films in the
state. News service films will be
passed on descriptions, according to
the superintendent's statement.
An inspection fee of 81 for each
film is charged by the state under the
censorship act. Rev. Festus Foster of
Paola have been named as inspectors
by the state superintendent of public
instruction. under whose Jurisdiction
is placed the inspection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
SANTA FE IS FINED.
Road Admits Guilt in 2S-Hour Law
Violations.

Following pleas Of guilty to two
counts on violations of the federal rs
hour livestock shipment law, by at
torneys for the railroad, the Atchi-
ton Topeka & Santa Fe railroad was
fined S100 on each count and costs
this morning in. the United States dis
trict court here by Judge Pollock.
The railroad faced a charge of ship
ping cattle and keeping them on the
train without feed or water a longer
length of time than allowed in federal
statutes governing such shipments.
The violations took place last fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
DEPENDS ON GIRLS
England's Young Women Con-
tributing to the Future.
Soldiers Marry Them, Then
Rush to the Slaughter.

London, March 30.-War brides !?
Yes-for the future of the race.
The thousands of pre-battlefield
marriages in Britain since the war
began are not only honorable, but
patriotic and the girl who accepts her
soldier lover in marriage and sends
him to the slaughter should be an
example for others, according to DR..
c. w Saleeby, eminent London physi-
clan.
T..ft is a stupendous pfoblem-keep-
ing up the race" said DR.. Saieeby to-
day 1--WE should do more TO encour-
age such marriages" ~ 80
Prominent London society women
approve, too The girl who dedicated
herself, to bring up the next genera
ton alone if her husband fails, to re-
turn from France, or to care for him
to the end of his days, if he returns
manned and broken, is England's real
heroine, they say.
Z Certainly, it is better for man to
marry, even though he has perhaps
but a weeks happiness with the wom-
an he loves before he leaves for the
front" said Lady Tree, wife of Sir
Herbert Beerbohm Tree. When one
thinks of the future of the race, it is
to be deplored that not more brave
fellows who have been killed were not
married before they left for the bat
t1efields.'
England's future should outweigh
every other consideration, said Lady
Mond.
1T is a very difficult matter in
deed" she added. 1.-THE parties con-
cerned should know just what they
are undertaking. There is a war fever
and young girls are excitable. They
should not be permitted to be carried
away by enthusiasm and left to repent
for the rest of their days"
Not only among the lower and mid
die classes have war marriages pre-
ceded the departure of recruits for
the front. In smart circles in London
many weddings have found the groom
garbed in Kitchener's khaki-and the
"war BRIDE in tears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
ARMY is THOUGHTFUL.

Amsterdam, April 12.-The Ger
man general STAIR mas issued for
NAL reply to numerous letters and
communications expressing a de-
sire that monuments of art and
should be preserved by the Ger
man armies as far as possible
These appeals says the staff's
statement, .'show how deeply root
ed in our people is the understand
ing of such culture questions. The
German army is equally inspired by
such sentiments; and always
spares monuments when they are
not either destroyed by the enemy
or used in the enemy's scheme of
bautle.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
we'll, WELL, WHO DID?
Europe Now Reads Book on ''Who Is
Responsible for the War

Venice. April 12.-Count Julius
Andrassy. former Hungarian minister
of the interior, has written a book,
just published at Budapest, entitled
Who Is Resposible for the War. The
book has received official approval
and is to be published in German at
Leipsic and Berlin, and in Switzerland
and France. The count argues in his
book that Slav aspirations brought
about the war, and that the Russian
ambition to possess the Dardanelles
contributed greatly to it. He asserts
that Austria and Germany had no in
tention in the beginning of territorial
aggrandizement, and urges them not
to think of it when final victory is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
''HAvE A DRINK
RuffianS Hold Whisky Bottle to
Topeka GirPs Face.
G9a5 Her ny neck Wlfen Sife
Tried to Escape.

Have a drink commanded one of
two ruffians who jumped out from
behind a tree on West Eighth avenue
adjacent to the Bethany grounds Sun
day evening. and rudely handled a
we'll known Topeka girl. She was re-
turning to her home on the West side
at $50 o'clock from the First Baptist
church where she had attended a
young peoples meeting.
The young lady was grabbed by the
neck and a whisky bottle thrust in
her face The neck hold was not suffi-
cient to detain her. She broke away
and didn't stop rTnning until she had
reached home-blockS away. Then
very naturally there was a nervous
reaction.
1t was dark and she could not tell
the complexion of her assailants. She
said one was shorter than the other.
There are numerous whisky bottles
scattered about near the scene of the
incident|looks as though this must
be popular gathering place for
toughs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
ROW OVER BURIAL
OF STATES DEAD
Cities i'm Kansas Are Scenes of
Business Turmoil.
Undertakers Fighting Over.
Asylums' Patronage.
Topeka IS INCLUDED IN IT
Supporters of Administration
Want Their Reward.
Matter Has Been Checked Up
to Board of Control.

There is a row among the und ertak-
ers in the town owning state institu-
tions. The fight is for possession of
the burial patronage among inmates
of the various state charities and is
real, genuine fight.
The contest for appointments is
overshadowed by the trouble which
the undertakers have started. In To-
peka, in Osawatomie, Parsons, Win
field, Dodge City and even Atchison,
Olathe, Norton and Kansas City, Kan,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
WANT To COME OUT.
Americans at Tampico Ask Uncle Sam
for Transportation

Washington, April 12.-Secretary
Bryan today asked the war depart
ment to furnish an army transport to
bring those Americans at Tampico
who are desirious of returning to the
United states. Three hundred Ameri
cans have filed requests for transpor-
tation, but officials believe the num-
ber will be increased when the army
transport, which has capacity of one
thousand, arrives at the Mexican port
Threatened famine, continued fighting
in the outskirts of Tampico and the
lack of work have caused an exodus
of foreigners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
III. C. OF l.. IN ENGLAND.

New York, April 1.-THE Brit
ish are beginning to realize that the
war can affect them even on their
little island. Foodstuffs are daily
increasing in cost, and the public
is growing restive. There is grow
ing indignation in England at the
high freight rates demanded by
British Shipowners. Nearly all
the newspapers are publishing edi-
torials denouncing the present rates
and calling upon the government
to take some action which will pre-
vent a further rise in the cost of
foodStuffS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
NO LIVING DEATH
Walter C.. Mullins Died Rather
Than Go to Penitentiary.
Junction City Man Gave Only
T Dead Body to Officers.

Officials of Geary, and sNaha unsee
counties. knew the. purpose in the
mind of Walter G.. Mullins of Junction
City when they rushed to the supreme
court Saturday and asked for an i'm
mediate commitment for the man
convicted of melting murder. Mullins
veiled threats of murder and suicide
were carried out in mis- actions pre-
ceding death at his own nands
When the supreme court affirmed
the decision of the lower court, re-
quest was Immediately made for
commitment. Arguing their cause to
TContinued on Page Four I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
EATING HORSE MEAT.

Copenhagen. April IA largely
increased demand for horse meat
to be sent to Germany is noted in
the Danish markets, and prices
paid are higher than ever known
before. This is a surprise to the
horse butchers, as it had been sup
posed that the demand for horse
flesh would be more than supplied
by ca=casses of animals killed in
battle. But. according to the
Danish butchers. the meat of
horses killed in battle has been
generally found unfit for consump-
ton, and the carcasses are now
burned or sold to soap manufac-
turers-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
KR0NPRINz is IN
Another German Cruiser Seeks
Safety From Pursuers
By Casting Anchor in Harbor
of Newport News.

Newport News Va, April 12.-The
German converted cruiser KronprinZ
Wilhelm, the second of the elusive
commerce raiders of the seas for Ger
man arms, lay at anchor off here to-
day after spectacular dash through
the lane of British and French war
ships which have been lowering off
the Virginia capes waiting for the ex-
pected seaward dash of the Prinz Eitel
Friedrich. The Kronprinz Wilhelm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
DROPS 300 FEET.
Aviator Is Killed While Making a
Vertical.

Washington, April 12.-Cecil Peoli,
a South American, and the first avia-
tor to fly over the Andes mountains.
was killed at the United States army
aviation field at College Park, Nd.
near here today, while making a YER
ticaI dive in machine of his own
invention.
Peoli's machine fell from a height
of 500 feet. When observers reached
the wrecked aeroplane they found
the aviator dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
Old Kansas Settler Dies.

lola, Kan. April 12.-Jonathan
Wax. 1O3 years old, the oldest resident
of Bourbon county and so far as
known the oldest resident in this sec
ton of the state, died today on his
farm south of here. Dir. Wax cele-
brated his birthday anniversary
March 90, and when asked at that
time to explain how he managed to
live so long he replied, BY attending
to my own business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
TORPEDOED AND SUNK
British steamer Wayfarer Attacked 7
German Submarine.

London, April 1.-THE Harrison
line steamer Wayfarer has been tor
pedoed and sunk by a German sub
marine, according to a message re-
cefved in London by a news agency.
The Wayfarer was sos feet long and
registered 6,222 tons, she was built in
Belfast in 1903 and was owned in Liv-
erpool She left Galveston January
81, for Liverpool, where she arrived
Feb. IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
NAUGHTY POST CARDS
Demurrer in Case Against Topeka
Dealer in United States Court.

Demurrer, raising the legal suffi-
cheney of indictment and charges, was
today filed in the United States federal
court in the case of the United States
against H. r. Robinson, a book and
magazine dealer between Fourth and
Fifth streets, on the east side of Kan
SaS avenue.
Robinson is charged by Fred Rob
inSon. district attorney, with sending
naughty postcards through the mail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
CHILLY BUT BRIGHT.
Temperature in Kansas Below Normal
This Morning.

For the first time since April the
temperature at Topeka was below
normal this morning at that only
one degree. The thermometer regis
tered Al degrees at $50 o'clock. A
year ago today the minimum was %
degrees.
Generally fair weather is sched-
uled for tonight and Tuesday with
slight rise in temperature tonight in
the northern portion of the state Sum
day was a pleasant day. The maxi
mum temperature was 65 degrees.
Today the weather was of a delight
full spring variety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
WON'T GO To PANAMA
The President May Not Go Even to
the Exposition.

Washington. April 12.-President
Wilson has decided definitely not to
accompany Secretary Daniels on his
contemplated trip through the Pan
anna canal to San Francisco in July.
1t was said at the White House today
that the question of the presidents
visiting the Panama-Pacific exposition
was depend upon the international
Situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
COL. NELSON NEAR END
Kansas City Editor Has Been Uncon-
sciouS Since Thursday.

Kansas City. April 12.-William r.
Nelson. who is suffering from ura emic
poisoning, has been unconscious since
Thursday afternoon last, his physi-
clans announced today.
Mr. Nelson is "a years old. He has
been confined to his home since last
December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
WHITE SLAVE CASE.
Hearing on Charge of Zeni Smith and
Topeka Girl.

Hearing in the case of Zeni Smith,
charged with violation of the federal
white slave statutes, will begin before
Judge Pollock tomorrow morning
Smith faces a charge of taking Hat
tie Maffe, Topeka girl, to Kansas
City for immoral purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday
warmer in north portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

CONTINUED on Page Four.l
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-31
REVENUE COLLECTOR
after STATE Taxes

Isaac w. Bowers. collector Of state
revenue is busy these days hunting
up delinquents as well as those who
paid too little mercantile tax. ac-
cording to their purchases. He is call
ing their attention to the law which
is as follows:
Section 1. That every individual,
firm. association Of persons. or cor
poration holding any State license
authorizing the conduct Of any busi-
ness. trade or vocation. shall expose
such license in a conspicuous man
ner in the principal office or place
of business OF such individual firm,
association of persons or corporation.
Section 2. That every individual,
every member OF a firm or associa-
ton of persons. and every director
and officer of a corporation holding
la license as aforesaid ana failing to
comply with the provisions of this
act NJ any time after the first day Of
August. 1909, shall be deemed guilty
Of a misdemeanor and upon convic-
ton thereof by Indictment shall be
fined in any sum not exceeding one
hundred dollars. in the discretion Of
the court.
Section g None Of the provisions
of this act shall be deemed OF taken
to repeal the penalties imposed by
any Statute of the State OF Della
ware for the failure of any particular
class of licenses
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-31
LABOR TO VIE With
MAIL Order HOUSES

NEW YORK. Aug. 31-A nationwide
plan on the part of union labor to
compete with the big mail order
houses in the sale of women's wear
ing apparel. was inaugurated here by
the International Ladies' Garment
Workers Union. The movement has
the sanction and support of President
Samuel Gompers and other labor OIL
Gals, according TO John A. Dyche.
former general secretary-treasurer OF
the garment workers union, organizer
of the move.
Under the name of the Standard
Union Merchandise Association, Inc,
the union will do a mail order bust
ness in union label women's wearing
apparel at what is claimed will be a
lower cost to union workers. Mailing
lists will be furnished throughout the
country and catalogues distributed
The object of the move is to reduce
the cost of distribution or sale of
union made articles. Increase the sale
and production of union label goods,
and unity the interests of manufac-
turer and employe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-31
REPAIRING THE GANNETT.

The United States Engineering De-
partment boat Gannett is in Essing-
ton today having a slight bend in
her propeller shaft taken out.
The Kinda. which WIS added to the
fleet is being overhauled and placed
in commission. She will be used as
an errand boat
The Schuylkill. another department
boat, which has been here for about
a month having her engines repaired
by the Harris Machine Co.. will leave
during the week.
In a short time the government
equipment will be removed from the
moorings west of Market street
bridge and located at the home of
the department. opposite the Pusov
and Jones &C. The new drcdge Min
qua is expected here in a short time
by the department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-08-31
RH wILRrR S. FORREST.
United Press staff Correspondent.

United Press staff Correspondent
LONDON. Aug. Icy MaiD.-
England has entered the second year
of war on strict basis OF economy.
Saving is not only a national duty
but a bald imperative necessity. The
government must have $4,000 100000
a year to carry on the war. The
governments annual revenue is only
81 $50, 900. 900. The balance-SS.65O,-
600 .OOO-must be furnished by the ma
tion-the people.
The answer isl Strict economy
starting right away.
This is the keynote Of stern mes
sage to the people from the Parlia-
mentary War Savings Committee,
headed by Premier Asquith. Bonar
Law and other notables. Assisted
by experts on national economy, the
committee is telling the people what
to save and how to save it.
A booklet for nationwide distribu-
ton. soon to be published by the
committee viii place the issue before
every British citizen. rich and poor,
high and low The language is sim
pie and to the point
Here is the little problem in arith-
metic that the government economists
write on the national blackboard for
Mr. John Bull:
Eliminate the millions and Just
suppose that the British government
we're an every day garden variety of
man-John Bull John has been en-
joying a comfortable income of SILL
500 a year After spending money for
household necessities. weekend trips
to the sea shore and furnishing gaso-
line for his automobile he has been
able to save $500 a year. Then sup
pose, suddenly, he finds himself en-
meshed in a lawsuit with his agrees
sive neighbor, Herr Johann Schmidt.
of Berlin. To carry on the lawsuit
he must spend $4,000 a year. How
can he find the moeny?
He has four alternatives the gov
eminent experts say
ID Sell his investments.
(2) Borrow from other people.
(3) Draw on money he has in the
bank.
ca Save out of the money he us
ually spends.
But IL he employees any of the first
three suggestions he will come out
of the lawsuit poorer than he went
in. There is but one logical sugges-
ton and that is to save-eliminate
the Injuries. It means that he'll have
to economic, TO eat, drink. smoke and
dress less extensively; keep fewer
servants, travel less. 60 TO the the
atre less; utilize his garden to grow
the flowers that he formerly bought
of the florist, and the potatoes and
vegetables that he previously took
from the grocer. garage his automo-
bile and do without innumerable
unnecessary things that eat into the
family exchequer If John Bull does
all this he can keen on with lis suit
against Johann Schmidt indefinitely
and when it is all over he will be
no poorer. He can then revert to the