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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
MUST CUT HOURS
Telegraphers' President Warns
Railway Official.
Tells Federal Board Health
Must Be Conserved.

Washington, May 5.-The working
time for railroad telegraph operators
and other men in similar work must
be farther reduced. This was the
declaration of H. B. Perham, presi-
dent of the Order of Railway Teleg-
raphers, before the federal Industrial
relations commission today. The COM
mission is hearing the telegraphers'
charge that the Pennsylvania railroad
has refused to recognize the teleg-
rapherS' union.
Perham was questioned by r. H.
Ashton, vice president of the Chicago
& Northwestern railway, who brought
out that telegraphers and signal men
on the main line of the Pennsylvania,
where traffic is dense, work eight
hours day.
Isn't that less than any other
transportation employees work ?" he
was asked.
Yes. Mr. Perham replied, "and
the working time for that class of
work must be still further reduced. In
Germany such men work only six
hours a day.
"And eventually you hope to reduce
them to five hours or four .hours?" Mr..
Ashton suggested.
1--WE shall continue our efforts until
conditions are obtained which will en-
able these men to maintain their
health and remain at work."
Mediation, Perham thought was the
most satisfactory means of settling
labor disputes but he opposed compu1-
sorry arbitration. The right to strike
he asserted was the privilege most
highly priced. He alleged the Penn
sylvania road dominated" Altoona,
where it has large shops. A strike of
railroad telegraphers and dispatchers
which would paralyze the railroad
traffic of the United States he said
never could happen in this country.
After Perham was excused w. w.
vice president of the Penn
sylvania, in charge of operation, pre-
scented long statement in defense OF
the company's labor policy in answer
to Perham's charges of discrimination
against organized labor and intinida-
ton of employees. He said the Penn 4
sylvania always had been opposed to
the closed shop and sympathetic
strikes and that the alleged "best spy
system in the world" was force of
necessary because the
company had the responsibility of
adequate train service
and was subject to fines by the gov
eminent for delays to the mails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
TRUSKETT IS OUT
He Leaves the State Prison a
Free Man.
Beneficiary of a Special Act of
the Legislature.

Following an all-day hearing, the
board OF corrections granted a parole
late Tuesday evening 20 A. A. Trus-
kett, convicted of the murder of j. d.
s. Medley, Montgomery county oil
operator. Truskett was a prisoner in
the hospital for criminally insane at
Lansing. He left the prison Tuesday
evening a free man-pIedged not to
return to the scene of the killing be-
fore January, 1917.
The release of Truskett was the re-
suit of the passage by the 1915 legis-
lature of an act especially covering his
case. The new law took away from
the release of a man sent from his
court to the hospital for crininally
insane and left the case entirely in
the hands of a partisan prison board
Miss Elsie May Truskett, niece of the
Jagged prisoner, was personally respon-
and the measure was pushed through
the legislature only as result of her
persistent personal efforts.
Truskett is SIS years old. He was
charged with the killing of Neeley in
1911. After being convicted, a new
trial was granted and the second jury
disagreed. A third jury held Truskett
not guilty on the murder charge, but
said he was insane at the time of the
killing Truskett was committed to
the hospital for criminal insane. Judge
F'lannelley, who heard the evidence in
ton for a parole and Neelcy's widow
sent a lawyer to the Lansing hearing
this week to fight the application. The
board held Truskett to be sane and
that he would not attempt to avenge
any imaginary wrongs if given his
freedom. AS soon as he was told of
the boards findings, Truskett left the
prison with his niece.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
BERLIN JUBILANT
TeutOns More Confident Than
Ever Before.
Carries Forward Successfully
Three-FOId Offensive.

Berlin, May Germany today was
more confident than ever before that
all efforts of her enemies to crush her
must prove in vain. With a three
fold offensive--in Flanders, in Galicia
and in northwestern Russia-being
successfully prosecuted, there was a
spirit of enthusiasm displayed here to-
day in both military and civil circles
that exceeded even the stirring days
Immediately following the outbreak of
the war
Flags Fly Everywhere.
Flags were flying everywhere to-
day, the imperial standards of Ger
many and austria predominating, al
though there is goodly showing of
the Turkish crescent. Bands are play
ing as regiment after regiment passes
through the city to entrain for the
front. These troops are first line
fighting men, units whose train
ing now is complete and they are
plainly chatting to get into action.
Through Wilhelmstrasse the soldiers
moved their uniforms and guns decor
ated with fragrant flowers and with
mothers, sisters and sweethearts cling
ing to and encouraging them.
Gains i'm Two Zones.
The reports from both the east and
west fronts agree that the German
offensive is not only developing but
that already surprising gains have
been made. 1t is declared that the
L
closed in so that the city, the British
army base, is partly encircled and the
German fire is expected soon to make
1t untenable- Ground is being gained
in the Argonne, between the Meuse-
and the Mosselle and in Alsace. While
details of the fighting are withheld
for strategic reasons. it is stated at
the war office that important an
nouncements may soon be looked for.
In GaHcia, the Germans continue to
press back the Russians and an
nounfement that the attempted inva-
sion of Hungary has proven abortive
IS expected soon. The invasion of the
Baltic provinces is being suppressed
and enormous quantities of grains and
other fOodStuffS have been captured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
STATE SITUATION.
Banker NIuIvane Wires Conservative
Statement About Kansas.

John r. Mulvane, president OF the
Bank of Topeka, has received the fol-
lowing kilograms and has sent the re-
plies thereto given below setting forth
the good conditions prevailing in Kan
SaS.
John w. Platten, president, sent the
following from New York city:
Kindly wire night letter our ex-
pense brief consensus of opinion COW
ering your section on following ques-
lions separately and in the order as
indicated: First, condition of new
crops and prevailing prices of old
crop and outlook; second. financial
situation and effect of operation of the
regional reserve system; third, local
effect of European war; fourth, real
estate situation including condition of
mortgage market and new buildings
and prevailing rates; fifth, condition
in manufacturing and retail trade and
general situation and outlook. Thank
you and will forward abstract of opin-
ions when completed"
To which Mr.. Mulvane replied:
Never better. wheat one forty-five,
corn seventy-three- Very good. Re-
gional bank system has cut little if any
figure. War has elevated cereal and
horse prices. Cattle and hog prices
improving but have not reached pre-
depression prices. No movement in
real estate, little building. Liquidation
of mortgages exceeds new ones made.
Rate offered 5 per cent. Trade hesi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

tating.. Dealers are extremely con-
sentative
This come from the New York Jour
nal of Commerce:
Shall appreciate about hundred
Observations business trend Tunrove-
ment in immediate prospect? What
are chief factors2 Is war influence
waning? Is improved home national
political situation helping? Will send
you result our extensive Geographic
inquiry when completed"
Mr.. Mulvane's reply:
Business trend slowly bettirng but
much hesitancy. Very few new en-
terprises- Cannot count on much inn
provement until crops of 1915 are
made Wars influence is past. Po-
litical conditions lettering. Present
crop conditions very promising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
A REAL CLEANUP
Big Day in Kansas Observed
by LA Towns in State.
Nearly 5000 Loads of Rubbish
Removed, Report States.

Clean up day April 16 was a big
success, according to l.. T. Hussey.
state fire marshal Reports have been
received showing that the day was OBJ
served in 144 Kansas towns and that
300 properties were improved as a
result of the campaign.
1t is probable that number of re-
ports have been delayed and Hussey
does not expect a complete record of
the work until late this month. The
records to date, however, indicate that
the clean up campaign was the most
successful ever inaugurated in this
state. A total of 154 towns have re-
ported and of this number 144, Off
cially observed the day. The reports
are from mayors of Kansas towns.
In the towns from (which reports
were received, total of 443 teams
were used in the clean up of fire
waste and rubbish. A total of S67
men were employed by the various
cities and 5000 loads of rubbish were
removed in 3,31S working hours
grand total of 300 properties were
rOyad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
1T RUINS HAIR TO
WASH IT WITH SOAP

Soap should be used very spar
ingly, If at all, if you want to keep.
your hair looking it's best. Most
soaps and prepared shampoos con-.
tain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp, makes the hair brittle and
ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary mulsified cocoanut
oil (Which is pure and greaseless),
is cheaper and better than soap or
anything else you can use.
One or two teaSpoonfulS will
cleanse the hair and scalp thor
oughly. Simply moisten the hair
with water and rub it in 1t makes
an abundance of rich, creamy latfl-
er, which rinses out easily, remov-
ing every particle of dust, dirt, dam
druff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and it
leaves the scalp soft, and the hair
fine and silky. bright, lustrous,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut
oil at any pharmacy, and few
ounces will supply every member
of the family for months.=Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
Free State Fair Committee Is
Formed at Meeting
OF the Commercial Club to
Boost the Big Show.
WILL WORK FOR TAX LEVY.
To Be Voted on May Is by the
County.
subcommittee Named to
Garry on the Work.

A Free State Fair committee was
formed today at the Commercial club
at an enthusiastic meeting Of fifty
representative Topeka business men.
with Samuel Z. Lux as chairman.
This organization will work in the
interests of the plan to make tax
levy of one-fourth of one mill to pay
fair premiums which will be voted up
on by the people of Topeka and Shaw
nee county Saturday. May Is.
After much discussion and many
names for chairman had been sug-
gested Frank p. MacLennan made
the following motion which was unan-
imously adopted: That the following
chairmen are named with power and
| instructions to fill out their commit
| tees:
Samuel L. Lux, chairman Free
State Fair committee.
| Philip Eastman, publicity and lit
erature committee
George Godfrey Moore, speakers
and meetings.
W. E. Fulton, committee to get out
the voters
H s. Putney, committee on auto
mobiles.
| E. H Crosby, finance.
| Scott Hopkins, treasurer
J. Will Kelley, secretary OF the com
mittees.
Chairman of committee to get out
| the women voters to be selected later.
Much Enthusiasm Displayed.
| included members of the board of di-
lrectors of the Commercial club, mem
berS publicity committee or the clup
under Charles Dillon, members of the
Kansas State fair finance committee
and numerous others who are part1c-
ularly interested in the success of the
free gate proposition.
Short snappy talks were made by
many of those present at the meeting
who expressed themselves as being of
the opinion that the free fair if made
possible by the favorable vote of the
people May 15, will prove great sue
cess.
TT will be big thing for Topeka,
a big thing for Shawnee county and a
big thing for the state,' said w. W.
Webb.
1t was pointed out by Frank p.
Mac Lehman that the free gate is
something new in state fair history,
and a proposition for which no apollo
gies are required.
Oscar Swayze, county clerk. present
ed figures to show that the average
Shawnee county per capita was
S1,22S.O0. meaning an average assess
ment if the tax is voted. of 81 cents.
1t was stated by the State Fair man.
ayers that If the -one-fourth of one.
mill is authorized to pay premiums the
admission will be absolutely free; and
that only the usual charges will be
made for grand stand and other spec
ial charges that are made at all fairs.
In the general discussion the fact
was brought out that many who at
first were opposed to the idea are now
strongly in favor of it, the reason be-
ing that at first they did not fully
understand the plan.
Those present at the meeting
pledged themselves to work in the in
terestS of the cause. A meeting of the
general chairman, Mr. Lux, and the
chairmen of the respective commit
tees was held late this afternoon The
work of completing the committee
was undertaken. Tonight a meeting
of the Free State Fair committees in
its entirety will be held at the Com
mercial club quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
HER SISTERS CHILD.
Campbell, Witness Says, Decided Wife
Was Lois's Mother.

ST. Louis. May 5.-Rebuttal testi-
mony on behalf of those who are con-
testing the will of James Campbell
began in the circuit court here today
in the trial to determine the parent
age of Mrs. Lois Campbell Burkham.
referred to in the will as CampbelIs
daughter. Herman l.. Meyer testified
that while working at the Campbell
home he saw Mrs. Ann Elizabeth
Hicks take Lois in her arms. and
heard her say:
Mothers baby" my Child"
He also testified that while work
ing in the Campbell home a friend
came in and looked at a picture OF
Lois. He then turned to Mr.. Camp
bell and said:
Her mother is in England" Mr..
Campbell replied. according to Mey-
ers's testimony:
Il want you to understand her
mother is Mrs. Campbell's sister,
On cross examination. Mr.. Meyer
said he worked in the city street de-
partment, but framed pictures at
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
FREE BAND CONCERT.
X. & l.. of S. on State House Steps
Thursday Evening.

Following is the program for the
concert by the K and L. of S. band
at the east steps of the state house
Thursday at o'clock in the evening:
March-The ambassador. -. Bagley
Baritone Solo-The Cavalier. .Losey
Jesse Bigley.
WaltzesHThe Girl on the Film, Sirmay
Overture-Poet and Peasant .Suppe
Duet for TrombonesEWhen Life is
brightest Civo Piusuti
Messrs Layborn and Miller.
Overture-Grand National, Arr. by
(By requeSt.)
PatroI-The Blue and the Gray, Daily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE for suburban
property. 5000 stock of general merchan-
disc. doing a good business. Only store
East Fourth street of it's kind. Store
rooms and living rooms in the rear. at
reasonable rent. Reasons for wishing to
sell, retiring from business. Call at Jos
East 4th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

Temporary restraining order en-
Joining the Kansas public utilities
commission from enforcing an order
regulating the rates on mine chats
and rough stone on the Missouri, Kan
sas & Texas railway, pending the out
come of an injunction suit recently
filed by the railroad, was issued this
morning in the Shawnee county dis
trict court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
Villa MEN SURRENDER
Detachment Gives Up TO Carranza
Forces at Aqua Prieta.

Douglas, Ariz., May 5.-While the
Carranza garrison of 2.5G0 men was
parading at Aqua Prieta today, cele-
hrating the Mexico fifth of May holt
day. detachment of Villa troops, who
said they were part of an advance
guard came under a flag of truce and
surrendered.
They said more Villa troops would
desert lose Maytorena.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
LOCAL MENTION.

Topeka council No. 2, x L. of s.,
will give a free entertainment tonight
at Security hall in honor of the nation
al trustees of the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
Bunny,s Estate 5000.

New York, May 5.--The estate of
John Bunny, moving picture actor.
who died recently in Brooklyn.
amounts to $4,000. according to his
will filed here. His widow is named
as sole beneficiary and executor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
Former Atchison Mayor Dead.

Atchison, Kan, May 5.-Marshall j.
Cloyes, Atchison county pioneer and
twice mayor of Atchfson, died here to-
day, aged S8 years He had lived In
Atchison county since 1857 and repre-
scented the county in the state legfs-
lature in 1867.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
scaIded to Death in Tub.

Marysviile. Kan. May 5.-The four
year-old daughter of Jacob thinner
man, a farmer near here, died TODAY
as a result OF falling into a tub of
Scaid1ng water which the child's
mother was using in washing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Joseph Thompson, colored, age IS,
died this morning at his home south of
Highland Park. The funeral will be
held at o'clock Thursday afternoon
from Stonestreet's chapel. Intermenf
in Mount Auburn cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

the street car men to organize base
bail team. In fact the team is being
organized and a subscription list is
being circulated to buy uniforms for
the members of the team. One we'll
known motorman has drawn up a
prospective lineup for the team. He
proposes to put Sam Jones on short,
Dad. Kinney on second base, Henry
Lewis on first, and Sam Kinney, the
fat man of the system in center field.
This team, If accepted, would put on
a brand of game that was never seen
bfore in Topeka 1t is expected that
the company will veto the above men
toned arrangement. because these
men are the pick of the street car
crews and the company could not az
ford to take chances on their being
picked up by the Savages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

The body of Mrs. ]. I. Mills, who
died Tuesday, will be taken to Mel
vern, Kan, tomorrow for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

Reward of $25- for information lead
ing to the return of his horse and bug
gy which was stolen Monday night
from in front of the Auditorium, was
today offered by C. V. Cochran, who
lives north of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

A marriage license was today ISSUED
to James Hughes, age SO, Topeka and
Myra Myers, age 20, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
The funera

The funeral of William Anderson
will be held Friday morning at 10
O'Clock from the Euclid Avenue NJ L.
cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

You never have to diclxer to get our
best Price. Every child who buys at
the Owl gets the best price we have.
the same as the most experienced
buyer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

Dick McKibben is booked at the
police station on a charge OF assault
on Will Thompson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
Won Seidenitz Killed.

Amsterdam, May 5.-A dispatch re-
ceived here from Berlin says that Gen.
eral Hugo Won Seidenitz has been
killed on the field of battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

Weigh everything YOU get at the
Owl, and examine the Quality. Any
thing not entirely satisfactory re-
turn IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

SIS saved by the Santa Fe Tour Co.
on a first class trip to the San Fran
cisco fair. See Dist. Mgr. Fl. P. Rich
ards, 81 B. New England Bldg, Phone
1524-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

William Paisley is booked at the po-
lice station on charge of drunken
ness. He was arrested by Officers
Brush and Billings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05
Two Dead i'm Auto wreck.

Two Dead in Auto Wreck.
Great Bend Kan, May 5--Lucas Wertz,
A Young farmer of Thinker, was killed
when motor car he was driving over
turned. His brother, David, who was
brought to the hospital here, later. died
Four other persons in the car were in
jured but none dangerously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

If you have to wait a few minutes
10 get waited upon at our stores il will
pay YOU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-05

Canada yearly spends $500, 600 on
umbrellas. parasols, sunshades and
canes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-26
Spare the President This Task.

The question of wages in the Washington Navy
Yard is not large enough TO demand the personal
consideration OF a President of the United States
deeply engrosscd in the gravcst international prob
lens that any President has been called upon to deal
with in II years. This burden. however, seems to
have been placed upon President Wilson's shout
ders, the machinists insisting upon prompt hear
ing OF their appeal from the action of Secretary
Daniels in reducing their rate of pay. 1t goes
without saying that full justice should be done
the workmen. Secretary Daniels should certainly
be prepared to review his decision in a spirit of
willingness to be convinced, if he is in error The
Secretary Of the Navy is open to conviction; he
has admitted mistakes he has made about the
navy. The President, OF course, has implicit con-
hdencc in Mr. Daniels and would naturally be
disposed to leave the adjustment of navy yard
wages entirely in his hands; but in the event that
the workmen fail to convince the Secretary upon
rehearing, and they come to hopeless deadlock,
no reason is apparent why the controversy should
not be submitted to arbitration as in labor's dis
putes with corporations. Let Joint board. rep
fesenting the Navy Department and the work
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-26
KAISER'S JOCKEY A PRISONER
EnElishman Confined Mt RuhIebeI
Since War Broke Out.


Unhappy is the lot Of the Kaiser's
chief Jockey. His name is Fred Win
ter and he is an Englishman through
and through. Once upon a time he was
one Of the stars at Newmarket, but he
left the English turf. at the request of
Emperor William, to become attached
to the imperial stables at Graditz
When Winter arrived in Germany the
Kaiser. who is fond of pomp on any
and all occasions. solemnly appointed
him Premier Jockey of His Majesty
the Emperor and King" With the re-
sounding title went a brilliant uniform
which the little rider was instructed to
wear at all times except when taking
part in a race. To top of the proceed
ings. Winter was tremendously in
stalled in his functions by the grand
equerry OF the imperial court.
This happened last year. a short time
before the war broke out. Then came
day when the Premier Jockey OF
His Majesty the Emperor and King re-
ceived a visit, not by the grand equerry
but by corporars guard. which
marched him of to the prison camp
at Ruhleben. where he has been con-
fined ever since.
Poor Fred Winter enjoys the dubious
honor OF having been the first British
prisoner of war. He was. indeed. put
in prison before any actual hosti1ities
had taken place. His relatives in Eng
land have finally received a Letter from
him. in which the hapless jockey Ia
ments his cruel fate and bemoans his
folly for having ever entered the
kaiser's service.