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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05

Mrs. Fred Clough has returned from a
two weeks visit with relatives in Med
ford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05

William B. O'Brien, Jr, Of De.
troit was an over Sunday visitor in
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05
Vaudeville Programs Changed, Mon
day and Thursday

All that is new and up-to-date il
the motion picture line including for
eign and American films, changed
Monday. Wednesday and Friday.
Matinee daily, continuous 2.s0. ave.
nings. first show. complete. P. NJ.
Evening. second show. complete. $50
p. NJ.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
ALL FOR wAsHBURN.

Complimentary remarks are be-
ing made about Washburn college
by hundreds of Topekans. The
Washburn campaign workers are
finding no knockers Here are
some of the comments overheard:
Wayne Cook, student and cam
paisn worker: There is no insti-
tuition i'm the west L would rather
attend than Washburn college;
there is no institution in the west
that has the moral ideals found at
Washburn. The students will con-
tribute generously to the endow-
ment fund. They have put up
thirty foot thermometer in the
gymnasium tower and the boys are
helping to build the floats behind
the gym"
DIR. Frank Boyd: Il married
Washburn graduate; they make the
best wives in the world"
l.. ID. Whittemore: 'T spent IA
years in teaching in Washburn col
IeSe and have taken immense satis-
faction in observing its growth"
DIR. w. w. Yates: ''There is no
college or university that can main-
tain its efficiency without a large
private endowment or state aid.
believe that Topeka appreciates the
necessity of placing the college on
a sound financial basiS.''
Robert Stone, chairman execu-
tive committee: "NIen and women
are working at Washburn for much
less money than they could receive
at other colleges. Many have re-
fused offers because of their 10y
atty towards Washburn. The aver
age salary paid is less than S1,4OO
a year; this is a disgrace"
Frederick Courtenay Barber, di-
rector-general: "The secret of sue
cess in a campaign is hard work"
Dean ID. l.. McEachron: "I am
confident that Topeka will raise
$500, 900 for Washburn college be-
cause she is doing it for herself.
Many of her boys and girls would
never attend a college il 1t were
not for Washburn college"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
ANGRY
American Ammunition Drops
in Their Trenches.
They Pity France and Consider
Russia Inferior.

London, April 15--Widespread an
ger against America prevails every
where in Germany; England is the
object of intense hatred; France is
pitied and Russia is regarded as mere
ly stupid and inferior. according to
David Gradwohl of San Francisco.
Gradwohl has just returned from
visit to Leipsig, Nurnberk, Sonneberg
and Berlin as a buyer of toys. The
sale of ammunition by American firms
to the allies has aroused bitter feel
ing that has penetrated into every part
of Germany, he said.
There is no truth in the report that
Germany is nearing starvation, Grad
wohl said. Likewise stories that Ger
many has exhausted her draft of men
of military age he declared to be in
ventions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
LET THEM STRIKE
Reply of Chicago Builders to
the Carpenters Union.
WaIkout of 1900 Men to Come
When Whistle Blows.

Chicago, April 15.-Word went out
from union headquarters to pull out
the carpenters when the whistle blows
at 4:30. Business agents from the
Carpenters union district council car
ried the edict to the men.
Let them strike" was the defiant
message that passed among employ
ers. "It would be business suicide to
pay carpenters 70 cents an hour
Thus without any sign of compro-
mise there drew nearer today a threat
ened clash between $4,000 union car
penters and 500 members of the Car
penters Contractors association. 1t is
estimated that a strike by the car
penterS would throw out of work
$4,000 other building mechanics and if
continued would affect $4,000 wage
earners in allied industries.
Building operations in Chicago
this year would reach 100000 900 in
cost if it were not for the labor trou-
bles," said E. n. Craig, secretary of
the Building Construction Employers
association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
STOPS BUYING WHEAT
British Government Decides to Give
Traders a Chance.

London. April 15.-Announcement
of the governments decision to cease
purchasing wheat was conveyed yes
terday in a letter from the board of
trade to the London corn trades as
sociation stating that in view of the
representations made to the govern
ment that it's action in purchasing
wheat was preventing resumption of
normal trading, it has been decided to
make no further purchases.
Estimates vary as to the quantity
of the grain bought by the govern
ment and nothing is known regarding
tho use it is intended to make of it
1t is understood, however, that the
rapid advance in prices in recent
months caused merchants to hesitate
to deal in the commodity and the
view was held that government action
would best meet the situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
HAS MONEY AHEAD
Kansas Has Cash in Treasury
to Meet April Bills.
Insurance Department SwellS
the States Balance.

For the first time in more than two
years there is enough money in the
states general revenue fund to meet
an entire months expenses without
making a draft on the county treas
urers. A checking of the state funds
today showed a balance of Sass
299.62, or more than enough to meet
the states expenses for April.
Four previous drawings on the
county treasurers have eaten UP forty
per cent of the taxes levied in 1914 to
meet this years expenses. But heavy
collection from the Insurance com
panies through the office of Carey
Wilson, state insurance commissioner
will this month enable the state to pay
it's bills without drawing on the regu-
lar taxes. This week Wilson turned
into the state treasury a little more
than S204, 900, bringing the states bal
ance today nearly to the half million
dollar mark. All of this money is in
the general revenue fund and avail
able for current expenses.
In December, last year, the state
was forced to draw ten per cent of
the new taxes. Similar drawings were
made in January, February and
March, eating up forty per cent of the
total levied to meet the expenses this
year. The total taxes drawn to date
have amounted to $1,346,0SS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
The fight is on,

Inc 1lSnt is on
This is BLUE Day. in Topeka-all
loyal Iopekans should rally - the
colors of the college-the blue of the
Sons of Ichabod.
The Washburn college army of 400
half million dollar endowment fund
campaigners in four divisions are in
, action, and the hands of the mann
moth clock on the headquarters build
ing are turning towards the goal of
100000 for Topeka
gan this afternoon. Many of the
workers did not receive their cards
bearing names of prospects until late
this morning. Pledges announced at
the MONDAY rally in the Auditorium
brought the total up to $17,S46.
The reports of the divisions and
teams were turned in at the luncheon
at the Auditorium this noon Division
c, under E. A. Thrill, leads the list
with subscriptions amounting to $3.50.
The largest individual subscription re-
ported was $500 given by Miss Anna
- sweet, captain of team No. 39 of
division d.
Most of the teams in the campaign
had not started work at noon. Some
of the subscriptions came unsolicited.
FOLLOWING arc the subscriptions re-
DIVISION A. =. H. Crosby, marshal;
team No 5, DR.. Linsay, captain, $45;
division B, E. w. Rankin, marshal:
team No. Is, John H. Manley captain
sou; team No. 16, w. ]. Rackenbacher
captain, $3.50; division c. E A. Thrill
marshal; team No. 21, w. r. Arthur,
captain, 500; team No. p. Herbert
Dale, captain, S25; team No 27, E. l..
. Nei1, captain, $500; team No %.
Earl Trobert, captain, S225; division
ID. Mrs A Marburg, marshal; team
No. "a, Mrs. D. L. McEachron, cap
tain. $25; team No. 81, Mrs. Dewitt
Z. Nellis. captain, $50: team No. 80.
Miss Anna B. Sweet captain, $500:
team No. 40, Mrs. A. O. Wellman. can
tam, S26-25- Students team, $50. Ex-
ecut1Ve committee, $500.
Mrs. Wellmans team, No. 40 of
Division ID, reported a contribution of
20 cents which was given bv a col
ored WaSherwoman who believes in
education She wanted to help in the
support of Washburn, ard she gave
a portion of her meager earnings for
the cause.
Collections Today
The total collection up to noon to-
day was as follows:
Division A-S45
Division B-S200.
Division C-S65O
Division D-S601
Executive com,nittee-S3OO
Student team-$50.
Total for the day-S1, ,S4625
Grand total-$17, ,S4625
wherever it is possible the men
IContinued on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
WASHBURN ARMY
OF 400 ADVANCES
ON topeka TODAY
Campaign for 100000 Endow-
ment Fund Is On.
Workers Began Their Charge
With S17,SOO Nest Egg.
MAY GO OVER THEIR MARK
Many Supporters Believe Col
lege Can Obtain More.
Members of Washburn Faculty
Start Ball Rolling.
may GO OVER THEIR MARK
WHAT WASHBURN DOES FOR
TOPEKA.

Brings $4,000 in cash yearly to
Topeka, spent by students ana 40
mated for improvements ana oper-
ating expenses.
Attracts as new residents, 1afnl.
lies from all parts of Kansas, OF
the kind worth most to Topeka.
Adds continually to the value OF
every foot of real estate in the CITY.
Places university training WITH
in easy reach of Topeka's young
people-many of whom could not
otherwise afford it-Saving thou
sands of dollars yearly to Topeka
homes.
Advertises Topeka more widely
and favorably than any other inst1-
tuition or agency.
Adds an atmosphere of culture
and refinement that makes Topeka
a 100 per cent better place in which
to live.
Supplies high-grade men and
women to the business activities
and professions and community
life of Topeka. both by its gradu-
ates and it's faculty.
Stimulates and strengthens the
whole educational system of the
city.
Sends men and women, with an
affection for Topeka, into places of
influence in all parts of the world.
Gives Topeka a beauty spot rep
resenting a half million dollars in
buildings and campus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
HUERTA MEXICO
Former Dictator Quoted as
Saying He Will Return.
Felix DiaZ Brands Him as a
Bandit and Thief.

New York, April 15.-"I am going
back to Mexico. If the people desire
me for president I will not fail them" :"
This quotation purporting to come
to Frank I. Cohen, former master of
public works in Glasgow, from Cen
eral Victoriano Huerta Wednesday
night, caused an explosion of peppery
Spanish in the 12-room suite occupied
by the former dictator and his staff in
the Hotel Ansonia
Cohen. who is now a dilettante
Journalist. further alleged that the
general told him that neither life nor
property has any value in Mexico" and
that there are 500 clamorous aspir-
ants for the presidency, mot one Of
whom is honest or worthy of office"
Huerta did not deny that the quota
tionS represent his present feelings.
He did deny, however, that he had
given Cohen permission to publish an
interview gained while accompanying
the general on a tour of Broadway.
'Mr. Cohen cannot show an inter
view signed by General Huerta, which
is the only proof Of authenticity" ex-
planned Abraham T. Rather, the Mex
lean exile's Interpreter. General
II Eorta E@u 70 I'd Tx officially fc4 4-tTt
lication until Friday morning.
There were two other events of in
terest today in the local Mexican mud
die. Chief of these was the declara-
ton of Felix Diaz that alliance be-
TWEEN HlHlSolI- ANA E1u0TIa is 1nnpOSSl-
BILE. Diaz who has been flying back
and forth between this city, New Or
leans and San Antonio nursing his
own presidential boom, characterized
Huerta as bandit and thief
"Huerta was practically expelled
from SPAIN declared his former CO.
conspirator. Everywhere he went he
was Kissed. In Spain they knew that
he looted the treasury. In one bank
alone in Madrid he deposited 25,OOO,-
600 francs. I will ally myself with
any man who is honestly working for
the good of Mexico but I will have
nothing to do with Huerta."
Another perpleXing element in the
local situation is furnished by the
presence at the Hotel 'McAlpine of a
commission sent to this city by Gen
eral Carranza. The commission COM
prises Colonel Breceda secretary to
General Carranza; Antonio Espinola.
Alfonso Breceda and Antonio Tam
arez.
Colonel Breceda said he had come
TO New York to act as a sort of con-
SUI for Carranza. He said that Car
rama would have nothing to do with
Diaz and professed to see no signifi-
canoe in the visit of Huerta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
ESTABLISH HERO COLONY.

Berlin, April 15.-Dr. Won Beth
mann Hollweg. imperial chancel-
lor. is considering the feasibility of
a suggestion for the establishment
or hero colony" near the famous
Ola P1orta School in South Prussia
OF which he is an alumnus, where
those manned and crippled in the
war may take up their life after If
Is over. He believes that there will
oe thousands of noble and patriotic
girls and widows of soldiers who
glad to marry the men who baye
been injured and who otherwise
would gravitate into soldiers
homes- kersten believes that the
loss OF an eye or a leg is not a de-
rect that in any way affects future
generations If injured soldiers
can marry and live in colonies in
stead or in homes by themselves. he
thinks that the birthrate will bava
some of the increase that is to he
necessary after the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
GOES UNDER KNIFE.
Mrs. Roosevelt Is Operated Upon for
Unknown AiIment.

New York, April 15.-Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, who was taken to
Roosevelt hospital last night by her
husband. Colonel Roosevelt, was op-
Grated on today.
DR.. Alexander Lambert, of the Cor
nell Medical school, was the surgeon
in charge. While the nature of Mrs.
Roosevelt's ailment was not disclosed
1t was said the operation was success
full and that the condition of the pa
tient was satisfactory. Colonel Roose-
welt appeared at the hospital with
Mrs. Roosevelt at 10 o'clock last
night. He remained with her until
she was taken to the operating room
today. During the operation he anx-
iously paced the private room in which
Mrs. Roosevelt had spent the night.
After the operation he was immedi-
atcly notified of Mrs. Roosevelt's con-
dition and left the hospital with his
son, Theodore.
The colonel declined to discuss his
wife's illness and referred incu1rers
to Dr. Lambert, but judging from the
look on his face the operation and
condition of Mrs. Roosevelt appar-
emily were satisfacto
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
They Are RepulSed With Heavy
Losses at KOziOwa.
FRENCH OFFENSIVE HALTED
Vigorous Counter Action of the
Germans Successful.
Signs of Activity in the North
Have Disappeared.

London, April 15.-Failure of the
Russian attempt to invade Hungary
was announced today by the German
war office. The statement is made
that the effort of the Russian army
from Permysl to force the Lupkow
and East Dukla passes was not sue
cessful and that at several points
along this front defeat with heavy
losses resulted. In consequence it is
said the attacking power of the Rus
slams has lessened visibly.
Although official reports from Pet-
rograd concede no such reverses they
indicate the Russian advance has
been brought virtually to a halt. The
Russian war office says slight prog
ress' was made near Uzsok pass and
counter attack at Koziowa by the
Austro- German forces failed. The
German report speaking of the Kizio-
wa fight asserts the Russians were re-
pulsed with large losses. The Rus
sian report makes no claim to further
progress in the Carpathians. except at
Uzsok pass.
AdviceS have been received in Rome
from Saloniki that the Intervention in
the war. OF Rumania, appears to be
imminent. 1t is said the Rumanian
army is well equipped and ready for
Instant action.
once more are nearly at a standstill.
The vigorius counter offensive of the
Germans in the Meuse- Mosselle dis
trict apparently has checked the
French which in conjunction with the
Meuse- Mosselle battle, were regarded
as q possible prelude to the long dis
cussed general offensive, are no longer
annaranf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
WAR ODDITIES.

Batavia-The commander in
chief of the army in the Dutch
Indies has forbidden bands to play
Its Long Way to Tipperary."
lin declared the United States con-
sui general had ordered menus
from all Munich restaurants to
send to America to disprove Ger
man starvation newspaper reports
printed there.
Amsterdam-Briti soldiers in
termed at Groningen gave such a
creditable vaudeville performance
for the benefit of companions that
they were asked to appear at the
municipal theater. The debut"
was a hit.
Amsterdam-A Dutch newspa-
per correspondent wrote e letter to
a friend in Liege, Belgium. German
post authorities returned it in
scribed: "Liege unknown" Cor
rect address: "Luttich, Prussia,
Germany" This is the new Ger
man name for 'Liege."
Berne-The Swiss watch and
clock industry has suffered a loss
of $15. 1000, 900 in revenues since the
beginning of the European war.
Iondon-Cotton material known
as "Joffre" is a popular spring
fabric in England and favorite
color is "Petrograd blue"
Berlin-Berlin newspaper sug-
gests that there are 100000 pigs
in Germany which are robbing the
people of their food and urges the
government to kill and pickle them.
Amsterdam-A German newspa-
paper advertising for a new editor
stated that owing to war and the
depleted condition of the staff the
editors hours would necessarily be
from a. m. to 10 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN
Business of the United States Govern
ment Is Suspended.

Washington, April 15.-Business of
the United States government virtual
ly was suspended today in recognition
of the fiftieth anniversary of the
death of Abraham Lincoln. In the
national capital as elsewhere through
out the country and in foreign lands,
wherever the American government is
represented, the event was being OBJ
served in accordance with President
Wilson's executive order.
The president himself laid aside the
cares of office as did other officials
of the government to pay silent tribute
to the memory of the martyred presi-
dent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
SUNK BY A TORPEDO.
British Steamer Ptarmigan Victim of
German Submarine.

London, April 15.-The British
steamship Ptarmigan has been tor
pedoed and sunk by a German sub
marine near the North Hinder light
ship in the North sea. Eleven sailors
OF the Ptarmigan's crew of 22- men
were saved.
The Ptarmigan had a tonnage of
475 net and was built at Dundee in
1891. The vessel was 21S feet long,
thirty feet beam and 16 feet deep. She
was owned by the General Steam
Navigation company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15

and is exceeded only by the salary
drawn by the mayor
The day after Jay E. House was
elected mayor, he announced there
would be a new city clerk and a new
city attorney. But it takes a majority
of the body composed of the mayor
and four city commissioners to make
these appointments, and until We'd
nesdays milling the new mayors s
announcement looked more like it
was based on desires than facts.
Ralston has made an excellent rec
ord city attorney. He was appoint
fContinued Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
CAPPER NAMES THREE
State Pharmacy and Dental Boards
Filled by Governor.

Governor Capper today announced
the appointment of two members of
the state board of pharmacy and one
member of the state dental board.
The appointees are: J. G. Bunch,
Beloit, member state board of phar-
macy, to succeed himself Commits
sion expires April 1, 1918.
f. W. EkStrand, Salina, member
state board of pharmacy. appointed to
succeed Max w. F'riedenberg, Win
Held. Ekstrand's commission ex-
pires April 1, 1918
G r. Ambrose, Eldorado, reap
pointed secretary state dental board.
Commission expires Nav g 1919
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
SCHOOL FOR ONE ARMED MEN.

Heidelberg, April ia school
for One Armed Men," with 35 pu-
pills from the Nineteenth army
corps, offering instruction in writ
ing, Stenography. typewriting. book
keeping and drawing courses, and
prospective curriculum of voca-
tional courses, has been opened
here at the home of Associate
Judge Lesser. 1t has been found
that within only a few lays the
man who has lost his right arm
learns to write with his left hand
with considerable facility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
Deputy City Clerk Promoted to
Head of the Office.
MADE OTHER APPOINTMENTS
George b. Hayden in Place of
RaIstOn as Attorney.
ReappOint Stevens, Reiniscl
and Miss Alberta Hale.

Miss Eta Covell, five years deputy
city clerk, receives the best appointive
position to be bestowed by the new
city administration. After some mill
ing around between Jay E. House,
mayor, and members of the city COM
mission "Wednesday afternoon, Miss
Cove1 was decided upon for the po-
sition of city clerk, succeeding C. B.
Burge. 1t is the highest paid appoint
i've position N the city-pays better
than do the city commissionerships
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
Sixty Per Cent of Its Property
Is Within State.7
16 PASSENGERS TO 4 CAR
Santa Fe Figures Out Trans
portatiOn in State.
Testimony From Railroad Men
at Hearing Today.

Although more than 6S per cent of
all its property is in Kansas, the Mis-
souri, Pacific has been steadily losing
money on it's passenger business, ac-
cording to the testimony before the
public utilities commission today of F.
P. Johnson of st. Louis, assistant
for the Missouri Pacific lines.
johnson testified today that his road
lost $50 per cent on passenger busi-
ness in Kansas last year and suffered
a loss of 2.36 per cent in 1913.
The testimony of the Missouri Pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
ELECT R. |. OFFICERS.
Few Changes in Management Made by
Directors i'm New York.

New York, April 15.-The new
board of directors of the c. r. l. & P
company organized today by re-elect-
ing all the outgoing officers with the
exception of E. S. Moore, who de-
clined reelection as vice president
Charles Hayden and w. J. Matheson
were reelected to the executive COM
mittee succeeding E. s. Moore and
Robert Walker, who recently retired
from the directorate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
PANIC ON ~ TRAIN.
Fifty Hurt When DeraiIment Occurs
in New York.

New York, April 1.-two men and
a woman were seriously injured and
aboard a Third avenue elevated train
at Chatham square today. The panic
resulted from the derailment of one
car of seven car train, which failed
to take switch. A short circuit
caused a small fire which added TO the
fears of the passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
Sneed Maniac KiIIed.

New York, April 15.-Benjamin
Jackson, a lawyer, was instantly killed
IN Central park today when the auto
mobile in which he was riding alone
crashed into a tree on the side of the
driveway. The police say he was driv-
ing at the rate OF So miles an hour.
The wreckage under which Mr.. Jack
son was pinned, caught fire immedi-
ately. He was dead when extricated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-15
LOOK AT THIS TOPEKANs.

Cripple Creek. Colo. April 15.-
Mayor, 25 cents a month. each of
four aldermen, 8 % cents a month.
With these salaries there were,
nevertheless, many candidates for
office at the election held April g.
The highest salaried city official is
the city clerk who gets $50 a
month.