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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-06


ordered a suspension of all fur
loughs in the army.
Rome. (via Chicasso, Switzerland,
to Paris), May 6.-In official quarters,
where the true situation in Italy is
known and Notwithstanding the anti
Austrian feeling shown at the unveil-
ing of the Garibaldi monument at
Quarto SAINT Elena, it was said today
that the possibility of an accord be-
tween Italy and Austria had never
been so probable.
Serbia Gets Sea Outlet.
Rome, May 6.-It was announced
today that Italy and Serbia have
reached an agreement regarding an
outlet for Serbia on the Adriatic.
War Plans Go Forward.
On the Italian Frontier, May 6.-At
the same time that the negotiations
between Italy and Austria are being
continued Italy's military prepara-
tions are being completed with as
much energy as though the country
expected to participate in war tomor-
row. All the Carabineers and the
customs guards who in Italy are at
tached to the army have been called
to the colors.
The frontier of Italy on the Austrian
side has been strongly fortified. All
the passes are protected with en-
trenchments and wire entanglements.
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Former Presidents Farewell
Appearance PerfunctOry.
BARNES FOR BIPARTISAN BOSS
Once Fold Roosevelt "Riff.
Raff'' Could Not Be Trusted.
Necessary for Head of Organf-
zatiOn to Control.

Syracuse, May 6.-Legal barriers in
the Barnes-Roosevelt libel trial were
raised today against testimony of al
legged vice and graft in Albany. JUS
tice Andrews excluded such evidence
desired by the Roosevelt side. The
ruling was regarded as a serious set
back for the defense.
The ruling preceded a five minute
appearance of the colonel on the wit
ness stand. His farewell appearance
as a witness was perfunctory, cut
short by declination of Barnes's law
yerS to cross examine him.
"I don't care to have anything fur
ther to do with Colonel Roosevelt" "
said Attorney WINS, eliciting the colo
nePs broadest smile with a full view
of his teeth and no resentment.
COlOnePs Lawyers Lose Point.
Justice Andrews's ruling followed a
vigorous effort of RooSevelts lawyers
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SING HER PRAISE
Delegates to Convention De-
lighted With Topeka.
The Biggest Meeting of the
Kind Ever Held.

Officers of the Kansas Sunday
School association, speakers and dele
gates today sounded the praises of the
great convention which is said to be
the largest of it's kind ever held in the
United States. Topeka came in for
share of the compliments because of
the manner in which the arrange
ments have been handled.
The Rev. E. E. Stauffer, of Law
renee, member of the executive COM
mittee: "It has been the most sue
cesSful of all :he conventions ] have
attended-and L have missed but one
in fifteen years 1t is the biggest state
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MORE SHIPS DOWN
Danish Steamer and Schooner
Earl Blown Up.
Two More Trawlers TOrpedOed; I;
Is Since Sunday.

London, May 6.-The Danish
steamer Cathay from Copenhagen for
Chinese ports, was either mined or
torpedoed last night in the North sea-
She went down in twenty minutes.
Her passengers and the members of
her crew, totaling 43 persons, took to
the small boats and all were landed
safely at Ramsgate today.
The schooner Earl of Latham was
sunk by German submarine off Kin
sale, on the Irish coast. The crew was
permitted to take to the small boats
and was rescued by a trawler. The
submarine fired nine shells at the
schooner before she sank.
Two More Trawlers Wrecked.
London, May 6.-Two more trawl
ers have been added to the list of Ger
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Philander c. Knox, secretary of
state under President Taft, is 81
years old today.
Senator Oscar Underwood of
Alabama celebrated his SD birth
day today.
Rear Admiral Peary, discoverer
of the North Pole, is SO years old
today.
One hundred and thirty-seven
years ago today the Americans at
Valley Forge, Pa, celebrated the
French alliance.
Prince Frederick William of
Prussia, heir to the German throne,
is 81 years old today.
George y. Fairchild, representa-
tive in congress of the Thirty
fourth New York district, is SO
years old today.
William Hencage Legge, sixth
Earl of Dartmouth, was born May
6, 1851.
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London Admits Partial Success
of Kaiser's Attacks.
HOPE IN A new ALIGNMENT.
British Do Not Minimize Per-
sistency of Opposition.
British Deny West Galician
Front Is Crushed.

Vienna, May 6.-The victorious
Austrian advance continues on
the entire West Galician front,
according to an official announce
ment made by the war office to-
day. Russian prisoners to the
number of 5000 have been taken.
London, May 6.-For the first time
since the British forced the Germans
from Hill No. 60, near Ypres, the SOL
diers of Emperor William have been
partly successful in their counter at
tacks, and no advices to the contrary
having been received it is assumed
the Germans are still holding today
the positions they obtained on the hill
by the use of asphyXiating gases.
Meanwhile, the German line to the
east of Ypres is within three miles of
the town. The British press does not
seek to deny or minimize the per-
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PAY ON PROTEST
Standard Oil Company Ties
String to April Fees.
Anticipation of Test Suit
Against State Inspection.

In anticipation of litigation involv-
ing the constitutionality of the state
oil inspection law, the Standard Oil
company today made payment of its
April fees under protest. Other COM
panies have been paying under protest
for several months. but the Standard
today made it's first move to protect
it's rights in event of a test suit.
When the Standard sent Frank
Cumiskey, state oil inspector. its
check for s3,95S5O to cover April
fees, it specified that the payment was
under protest and to protect it's rights
in event of a possible suit. 1t is un-
derstood. however, that the Standard
will not bring action to block payment
of fees. A suit by one of the several
Independent companies has been con-
templated for several weeks.
Under existing conditions. fees paid
by the oil companies are not available
by the state and are not turned into
the general revenue fund. 1t is prob
able that the fees for April will ex-
fund of several thousand dollars now
held by Cumiskey as protested pay
ments. If a suit to test the state law
is brought and the state should lose.
protested fees would be returned to
the oil companies. Fee not paid un-
der protest, however, cannot be re-
gained by the companies now making
payments.
In state house circles, it is believed
that a friendly suit may soon be filed
by the attorney general against Cum
iSkey asking for a writ of mandamuS.
This writ if issued, would compel him
to pay the fees into the treasury and
would raise the issues involved in the
-eoe estittt4i sffaftty of the state law. No
definite announcement of plans has
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TODAY'S PROGRAM.

$3.50 a. m.-Conference at First
Methodist First Congrega tional
and First Presbyterian churches.
las p. m.-Service of song at
Auditorium-Intern quartet.
900 p. m.-Address by Rev.
Charles Ernest Scott, of China
2:30 D. m.-The personnel of the
new leadership and the rules of
the game.
$500 p. m.-Opportunity at clos
er range.
BIAS d. MA Visitor From
Mars by Miss Meme Brockway.
700 o. m.-Farewell service
Pipe organ recital
1880 D. m.-Service of song
international quartet.
500 p. Differentiation of Off
cers-elect.
$3.50 p. m.-Address by Marion
Lawrance.
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RAISE FRUIT FOR SAILORS.

London, May 6.-5Truit and vege-
tables for the mem Of the fleet is
the object of new campaign ap-
proved by the admiralty. British
housewives are urged to plant, in
addition to their regular gardens,
small plot from which vegetables
may be gathered for the men of
the navy. Contributions of money
are asked and then the funds are
to be used for the purchase of fruit,
which, with the housewives vege-
tables, will be dispatched to the
various units of the fleet operating
in Llany quarters.
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Showing at Denver.
GERMANS HIT GUSHING
Air Craft Decorated With Teutonic
Sign of Cross.

Washington, May 6.--The aeropIane
which bombarded the American
stea mship Cushing off the Dutch
coast had three crosses painted on it's
under side. This was reported to the
state department by Consul Liscoe at
Rotterdam today.
Inasmuch as it is understood the
Germans have recently been decorat-
ing their aeroplaneS with representa-
tions of the iron cross and none of the
other belligerent aircraft are known
to have similar markings. it was con-
sidered an important piece of evidence
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Snow in Texas Panhandle.

Kansas City. May 6.-Snow fell in
a section of the Panhandle of Texas,
and at Denver, Colo, during the last
"a hours, according to reports to the
local weather bureau today. Killing
frosts prevailed last night over Ne
braska, the Dakotas Montana and Wy
oming while Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa,
Missouri and a large portion of Kan
SaS experienced cold rains.
Dalhart. Tex, reported a white
blanket covered that section of the
Panhandle this morning. Fears are
felt for fruit trees there.
Observer Conner said the Texas pre-
cipitation probably was continuation
of the Denver storm. Predictions for
a repetition tonight of frost in Ne
braska, with north central and west
ern Kansas added to the threatened
district, were made by the bureau.
Showing at Denver.
Denver, May 6.-Snow was falling
today in Denver and over much of
eastern and southwestern Colorado.
The storm did not extend to the west
ern slope. A light snow fell in 1Chey-
enne last night.
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RAIN AT LINCOLN.
Game Between Tigers and Sayages
Postponed Again Today.

Lincoln, Neb., May 6.-The weather
man and J. Pluv continue to conspire
against the Savages and the Tigers to-
day. In spite of the cold weather, 1t
rained again this afternoon and the
game had to be postponed.
The players of both teams were in
Ia grouchy mood because they would
not be able to earn their salaries. The
club owners were also in somewhat OF
a "blue frame of mind.''
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CHINA DAzzLES
WITH OUR LIGHTS
and OUR LIQUOR
American Commerce Effect on
Dawning Nation.
Cigarettes and Sweet Music for
Dance Halls.
SPEAKER BEFORE CONVENTION
Charles Ernest Scott of Using
Tau to Delegates.
This Is Last Day of State Wide
Gathering.
Cigarettes and Sweet Music for
Dance Halls.
SPEAKER BEFORE CONVENTION
Charles Ernest Scott of Using
Tau to Delegates.
This Is Last Day of State Wide
Gathering.

]. H. Engle, of Abilene, was re-
elected secretary of the Kansas Sum
day School association by the execu-
tive committee, which held an all
morning session today
The following were reappointed as
state superintendents: Mrs S. A
Chappell, of Minneapolis, elementary
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man submarine victims in the North
sea. Seventeen traw1ers have been
reported sunk since Sunday.
The trawlers Stratton of Grimsby
was sunk in the North sea yesterday
by the gun fire of German subma-
rine. The crew was taken on board
the submarine. A Norwegian vessel
landed last evening the crew of the
trawler Scepter which was torpedoed
% miles off Peterhead.
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SNOW IN KANSAS
Inch Was Reported From
Northwest Sections.
Half Inch of Rain at Topeka
State Is Wet.

Precipitation has been general in
Kansas in the last "a hours-with
rain and snow in northwestern Kan
sas. An inch of snow was reported
from Good1and and trace at Philips
burg. There was temperature of 30
degrees at Goodland, and the mercury
was close to the freezing point in the
entire northwest section. Damage to
the alfalfa is reported.
The rainfall at Topeka between S:15
O'Clock Wednesday night and 10
o'clock this morning was Az of an
inch. The heaviest rain was reported
at Sedan, in Chautauqua county-1.14 A
inches.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy
tonight with frost in the western and
north-central portions of the state;
Friday fair
The entire state is we'll watered; in
fact, more rain is not needed just
now. 'It is case of getting too
much of d good thing commented
Sunny Flora, the local weather OBJ
server. While the surface soil is we'll
soaked the stage of the Kaw river
SIS feet-indicateS that the subSoil is
not saturated to the running away
point. The normal stage of the Kaw
for May is II feet.
The temperature was Is degrees be-
low normal this afternoon. The ther-
mometer reading at o'clock was 43
degrees. If the sky should clear
early tonight the chances will be good
for frost.
I, I,
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Peking, May 6.-The uitimatum of
Japan to China reached the Japan
legation today. 1t probably was pre-
sented to the Chinese government this
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TREMOR IS RECORDED
Earth Shocks of Moderate Intensity
1900 Miles Away.

Washington, May 6.-Seism ographs
at GEORGETOWN university today be-
tween 1925 and 7:45 a. m recorded
earth shocks of moderate intensity, es-
timated to have been 1900 miles from
Washington.
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refuse Merger Proposition.

Wichita, Kan, May 6.-The grand
lodge of the Kansas Degree of Honor
today turned down by a vote of 113
to 54 the proposition to merge with
the Kansas lodge Ancient Order OF
United Workmen. The next annual
meeting will be held in Kansas City,
Kan in March, 1916.
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RATE HEARING JULY 6
Commerce Board to Consider Western
Roads in Chicago.

Washington, May 6.-The Interstate
commerce commission will give. a
hearing July in Chicago on proposed
Increased passenger fares on many
western roads.
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TO MEET IN Topeka.
Dr. l.. HI. Mum Elected Treasurer of Kan
sas Medical Society.

Kansas City Kan, May Go. d. Walker
of SaIina was named president of the Kan
sas Medical society at annual convention
today. Topeka was chosen for the next
meeting place. J. II. Scott of Newton was
named vice president.
L. III. Mum of Topeka was chosen treas
urer while C. c. Goddard of Leavenworth,
and H. n. Moss of SaIina were selected
cnuncilers.
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WAR HOSTS
ITS HEAD IN
THE ORIENT
Japan's Ultimatum Reaches
the Capital of China.
General Exodus of Nipponese
Is on at Mukden.
PREPARE FOR HAhK0W SIEGE.
MikadO's Subjects Strengthen
Barracks in Crisis.
London News Warns Against
'Most Bitter Tragedy"
FEAR OF NATIONS ONLY THORN
Toxic Concerned Chiefly Over
Attitude of u. s.
Seeks to Assure Washington
Open Door Is Not Menaced.
London News Warns Against
"MOst Bitter Tragedy"
FEAR OF NATIONS ONLY THORN
Toxic Concerned Chiefly Over
Attitude of u. s.
Seeks to Assure Washington
Open Door Is Not Menaced.

Toxic, May 6.-Official an
nouncement was made here this
afternoon that Japan had sent an
ultimatum to China.
The differences between older
statesmen and the cabinet, which
threatened to result in the resig-
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WiIson Avoids Suffraeisfs.

Washington, May 6.-President Will
son today declined an invitation of a
committee of Philadelphia women suf-
fragists that he receive a large dele
CATION Monday when he goes there to
speak to newly naturalized American
citizens
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At Buffalo-F'irst game
Score: R. H E
Kansas City ....... 8
Batteries-Main and Easterly; An
derson and Allen.
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Prof. W. b. Graves Dead.

Andover, Mass. May 6.-W- B.
Graves, professor emeritus of natural
sciences at Phillips-Andover academy
and father of Henry S. Graves, United
States forester, died last night.
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New York, May 6.-Mrs- Theodore Roose-
velt was at her home in Oyster Bay today
hospital, where she underwent an opera
ton. She now appears in the best of health.
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Rate Hearing to Conclude

was begun here today by Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Daniels who
heard all uncompleted evidence for
the protestants in the western advance
rate cases
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nation of Premier Count Okuma,
have been adjusted and they are
now in accord on the Chinese sit
uation.
Officials here have been pre-
pared for a proffer of mediation
by the United States and Great
Britain. Rumors are in circula-
ton that tentative suggestions
along this line already have been
made.
Toxic, May 6.-OnIy complete
backdown on the part of China can
prevent Japan taking forcible measures
to compel acceptance of her demands.
Officials generally expect this action,
although they say that China will con-
tinue her present policy until the very
last minute. Any other course, they
say, will subject President Yuan Shf
Hi to a serious uprising at home. III
he continues to hold out until the last
minute, he can then explain that force
of circumstances demanded conces-
sions.
Japan continues her war prepara-
tions. 1t is understood that China's
intention to appeal to the United
States, Great Britain and Russia was
communicated to the cabinet. but that
it was decided that there should be no
further change i'm the Japanese at
uuude.
Japan to China reached the Japan
legation today. 1t probably was pre-
sented to the Chinese government this
afternoon.
Japanese i'm Flight.
Mukden (Via Peking), May 6.-The
japanese consular orders issued May
resulted in a general flight of Jap
anese from Mukden the following day.
The value of a gold yen increased thir-'
ty silver cents and a rich harvest was
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American commerce brings Ameri-
can loaded cigarettes and liquors to
now dawning China said the Rev.
Charles Ernest Scott, of Using Tau,
China before the Sunday school con-
vention today. 1T also brings the
electric light and sweet music TO rem
der attractive every dancing hall and
brothel of port cities. 1t brings the
American girl
The speaker urged thu necessity of
carrying to China the influences that
will make for the uplift of the great
AVA kening Chinese nation.
China has been characterized bv a
lack of patriotism and public spirit.
according to the speaker. Life is so
wretched in many sections of the ma
tiOn that Il is cheap
Seventeen hundred OF China's great
and ancient walled cities are now
open, according to the Rev. Charles
Ernest Scott, of Using Tau, China, to-
day and the gentry residents of these
cities are now ready to listen to the
adherents of Christianity.
BY a series of startling events in
far eastern history. that took their
beginning from the defeat of China
in the China-Ja panese war of 1S94-95,
the Chinese scholars and rulers have
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Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Partly cloudy tonight and cooler in
southeast portion.
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IcyovesSvev@trF
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Cincinnati at Chicago-postponed
wet grounds
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superintendent; Walter Hutton. Ster-
lir g. secondary; NJ. f. Gabel. os~ He L
ton. adult; Miss Maude A. Price, of
Wellington, missionary; Fred r. Gates,
of Topeka. rural; Prof. w. e. Raffer-
ty, of Kansas City, training.
Howard G. Rash, of Salina, was
made chairmansof the board, and Mrs.
H A Tice, of Dodge City, secretary.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

st. Paul IT Minneapolis-Game
postponed. wet grounds
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BASEBALL TODAY.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Wichita at Denver-game postpon-
ed; snow
Des Moines at ST. Joseph, no game
wet grounds.
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Japanese i'm Flight.
IN TIMES PAST.

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NO ARMY RESPITE
King of Italy Orders Suspen-
sion of FurlOughs.
Warlike Move Despite Report
of Peace Feeling.

Rome, May 6.-The king has
ordered a suspension of all fur
loughs in the army.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.

Detroit at ST. Louis-game postpon
ed; wet grounds.
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American Anto HospItnI.

one OF the most striking examples OF
tn" fine side of the war is found in tho
"Amcrcan ambulance" In Paris
The word ambulance in French means
n military hospital. The medical. sur
cical and nursing staff Of the hospital
Is composed entirely of Americans who
have volunteered their services. Even
the orhcrlicS arc American young mcn
many of whom arc students who have
temporarily abandoned the brush ANA
pencil for DISTINGUISHING. The ambulanc"s
Of the hospital arc Ford motor cars
These cars were donated To the hoSpita
while in their original shipping cases
AS most Of tho mechanics of Paris had
gone to III" fronf, young Americans at
pital took these cars from their cases
make the ambulance bodies. Military
and hospital experts In Paris have pro-
nounCcd these ambulance bodies. made
in their emergency fashion. to he the
hest Of their type. and they arc now be
INK copied by other hospitals in France
Tho general verdict of European OK
ports who have seen III" hospital in OBJ
Grafton is that il is the only ono of it's
Kind in existence. Its reputation jras
become so extended that tho word has
passed along among the officers Of the
allies on the fighting lines that. If Sc
Ncrcly wounded. they should ask to he
sent for treatment Ia the American
ambulance hospital. Tho institution ia
wholly neutral and the patients are
wounded soldiers without dscrmina-
ton Of race or military aiiIliation.