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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
topeka TAKES
STAND IN The
RAIL PROBLEM
Commercial Club Will InveSti-
gate Employee Demands.
Resolution Adopted at Big
Meeting at Noon Today.
KOUNS EXPLAINS SITUATION
Impossible for Santa Fe to Meet
Big Wage Increase.
Forced to Extract Money From
Business and Public.
KOUNS EXPLAINS SITUATION
Forced to Extract Money From
Business and Public.

Whereas. it has corne to the attention
of the Commercial lab of the city of
Topeka that grave dfffvf2nces are i'm
pending between the railroads and GER
tain of their employees, which, if not
adjusted, may result in serious inter
ruption to transportation, and
Whereas. any interruption of traffic
operation of the United States would be
a national calamity. and if arising
through arbitrary action of either side
without the questions in dispute being
submitted TO a careful and impartial
analysis would constitute an act mimi
cal to the public welfare and fraught
with grave consequences. be it therefore
Resolved, that it is the sense of the
Commercial club of the city of Topeka
that the parties to the controversy
should, and in the interests of the pub
lie must, settle their differences with
out recourse to measures that would
impair the public service, and be it
further
Resolved. that the Board of Direc-
tors of the Commercial club Of the city
of Topeka refer this matter to their
standing committee on transportation
for impa rtial investigation of such
phases of the situation as affect the
interests of commerce and the public
with view of preserving the public
service unimpaired-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

With teeth drawn and poison GLANDS
extracted, leaders of all factions Will
go into the Republican state conVen-
ton Tuesday under a give and take
agreement The Mulvane for national
committeeman issue has been entirely
eliminated from the fight before the
convention. Under the withdrawal of
this issue, regulars in the party are
probably in control by safe majority
But there will be no band wagon or
gag rule tactics before the convention;
Elric Cole of the Great Bend, viii
probably be chairman of the conven-
ton.
Before night leaders of conservative
and progressive thought in the party
will probably agree on a detailed pro-
gram for Tuesdays proceedings The
national committeemanship will not
be an issue David w. Mulvane of
Topeka, will not be a candidate for the
national committeemanship and rep
reSentatives of both factions today ex-
pressed faith in the ability of dele
gates to the Chicago convention to
agree on a man acceptable to both
wings of the party. With the word
that Mulvane was not an issue in the
state convention, J. r. Burrow of To-
peka, was also effectually eliminated
from the race.
The big Four
The one issue before the delegates
personnel of delegates at large to the
national convention. Four delegates
and four alternates will be chosen at
the convention in the auditorium
I Tuesday noon. Six men are considered
or the places. In the selection of
7elegates both the regulars and pro-
yresSiveS will be recognized. A pro-
rram which today seems certain OF
adoption means a virtual fifty-fifty
| livision of the delegation at large.
Charles f. Scott of lola, is re-
/ garded- as an almost certain choice OF
the convention. Scott, with virtually
the solid Second district behind him,
has an almost equally strong following
| in the First and Third district and suf-
| ficient votes in other congressional
districts to practically insure his elec-
ton by any method of deduction 1t is
| in the First, Second and Third dis
trictS that the heavy votes are polled
| Scott's support, however, is strong in
all of the eight districts.
Al F. Williams, well known Column
! bus lawyer, came to Topeka with the
endorsement of the Third district con-
vention and a big following in the
| large counties of the Second and First
districts. Williams is a regular. He
has for years been active in politics
| in the Third district and is generally
given a place on the dope sheets OF
men who will win before Tuesdays
convention.
Morgan a Winner.
| w Y. Morgan of Hutchinson, lieu
! tenant governor, is an almost certain
winner under any forecast of the
lContinued from Page Two.l
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Continued on Page ~
SPRING HAS COME
The Temperature Is That of Latter
Part of April.

Spring arrived one day earlier than
usual on account of the extra day in
February. Weather of the April va
riety ushered in the season, with a
temperature many dgrees above freez-
ing. The sky was slightly overcast to-
day but the wind is in the south and q
continuation of the warm weather i
expected The forecast calls for gen
orally fair weather with continued
mild temperatures.
For the first time in many days the
mercury is expected to stay above
freezing for SO hours in all directions.
This is the indication given by the
shippers forecast. and is a sure sign
that good weather is at hand.
The lowest temperature last night
was 46 degrees. This is 13 degrees
above normal and is the usual night
temperature for the latter part of next
month. The lowest temperature on
record for March 20 is degrees above
zero.
The Kaw river continues to fall
slowly. the stage today being Sc feet.
At 2:40 o'clock this afternoon the
mercury mounted to 80 degrees, the
highest mark ever reached on this
date IN the twenty-nine years that the
local records have been kept. The
previous record was 10 degrees and
occurred in 1911. The total rise from
o'clock in the morning until the
high mark was reached was "a de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
Bryan Feted
Today For His
56fh Birthday

Lincoln, Neb., March 20.-The
annual Bryan birthday banquet,
given each year in honor of the
former secretary of state by his
friends and admirers, will be held
tonight and arrangements have
been made for the usual large
gathering. 1t was fifty-six years
ago yesterday, in Illinois, that
Bryan was born, but because the
anniversary came this year on
Sunday the celebration was post
poned until today.
Following the banquet Mr.
Bryan will make a tour of many
Nebraska towns where there are
local fights on the liquor ques-
ton, and following this tour he
will make a general campaign
throughout the state as one of the
chief speakers for the non-parti-
san anti-saloon committee on be-
half of the adoption of the pro-
posed prohibition amendment to
the Nebraska constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
SAW VILLA BAND
Wasn't "Fighting MexicO," So
General Didn't Pursue.
Arrival of CarranZa Troops at
Border a New Enigma.

Ell Paso, March 20.-Carranza
troops stationed at Casas Grandes and
other points of that section at the time
General Pershing began his march
into Mexico, now are located 1t
Juarez. opposite El Paso, and in the
rear of General Pershing's columns,
1t was authoritatively stated today
No reason has been assigned for the
transfer of troops from points inland
to the border
From reliable sources it is stated
also that in one instance a Carranza
detachment allowed Villa to pass
southwark on receipt of a message
from the bandit leader that he was not
warning against Mexico.
No Reason for Anxiety.
At Fort Bliss today comment was
withheld on the northward movement
of Carranza troops, although it was
understood in army circles that the
movement was not large.
General George Bell, jr. command
ing the troops here. said. however:
There isn't a reason on earth for
anxiety in Ell Paso. The military is
prepared to meet any emergency that
may arise"
General Bells statement was direct
ed particularly to reports of uneasi-
| ness in the border situation here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

Immediately upon his arrival Latti
ball club in the New England building,
discussing players and arranging de-
ecutiVe session with each other most
of the day, going over their prospects,
discussing players and arranging de-
tails for the beginning of the training
season.
Things look very good" baltimore
stated this afternoon, land 1 don't
think there is any doubt but that we
will have team as good, if not better,
than we had last season.
Latte says he was never in better
condition in his life. He is about IL
pounds lighter than he was at the be-
ginning of last season, and in addition
to turning out a good team he expects
to have good season in his individual
playing around second base.
Players Here Soon.
The new manager is registered at
the Fifth Avenue hotel where the
players will stay during the training
period. He expects to remain there in
order to have all of his squad under
close surveillance. Plans are to have
the first training on Wednesday the
29th, and it is expected that all of the
players will be here by the latter part
of next week.
Paul Turgeon. formerly of Emporia
but now manager of the Fort Dodge
club of the Central association, also
came in this morning looking for play
ers for his club, and il is probable that
John Savage will make arrangements
to turn over some of his undeveloped
Youngsters to him in order that they
may get a little more training
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Villas ESCAPED?
RumOr Is Persistent, but Can't
Confirm 1t.
Report Mexican Scouts Have
Lost Bandits Trail.

Douglas, Ariz., March 20.-Persist-
ent rumors that Villa had escaped the
pursuit of American and Carranzista
forces and was safe in the Sierra
Madres, east of MADEIRA, were uncon-
firmed here today.
Scouts under General Luis Cutter
rez, who has kept the local Carran-
zista representative informed of
Villas progress. have lost his trail.
Three hundred Sonora militiamen,
concentrated at Aqua Prieta, were to
be sent to Mulatos to replace the Car
ranZista garrison reported to have
been rushed from the Guerro noun
tains to Numiquipa, where Villa was
last reported heading toward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

The new senator has been promi-
nent in politics of Indiana for 4 ) years
and has maintained the leadership of
the Democratic party in Indiana prac-
tically all of that time. Mr.. Taggart
was auditor of this (Marion) county
for two terms and three times mayor
of Indianapolis. These are the only
public offices he ever has held
Demo. Leader 25 Years.
After Governor Ralston signed
Taggart's commission. he wrote him 4
letter saying it afforded him genuine
pleasure to appoint him United States
senator.
You have long and faithfully
served your party" said Governor
Rolston, 'at great personal sacrifice
to yourself both in labor and money.
If the Democratic party has been
sound in its platform declarations dur
ing the last 25 years, then you have
been sound in your advocacy of pol1ti-
cal policy for without hope of per-
sonal preferment or reward you have
championed the cause of your party
with a dauntless courage and an in
spring optimism. Your services as a
public official have been characterized
with marked efficiency and the strict
est integrity. While you have at times
been severely criticised by some with
in and some without your party, no re-
sponsible man has ever laid the be-
traya1 of a trust against you.
To Support Wilson
Il know you will go forth to the
discharge of your new duties firmly
resolved to support the administration
of President Wilson and to preserve
the honor and dignity of our state and
nation
Mr. Taggart was handed his com
mission as United States senator at a
local hotel, shortly after he had ar
rived from French Lick.
Senator Taggart declined to say
whether he would be a candidate for
the nomination for United States SEN
ator at the state convention next
month, as under the appointment he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
ONLY CARD HOLDERS CAN
BUY BUTTER AND SPUDS

Berlin. March 3O.-By wireless
to Sayville-The new regulations in
regard to distribution of butter and
POTATOES went into effect today and
the people of Berlin are now able
to purchase these supplies only on
presentaton of cards
Each person will be permitted
to purchase five ounces Of butter
weekly and ten pounds Of potatoes
each twelve days.
1t is understood this measure is
a temporary one, to remain in
force until the local shortage is
remedied by better method of dis
tribution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

will serve only until the election next
November
Il think said Mr.. Taggart, that
had better qualify for this job before
l set out to land another. 1t will not
take me long to decide whether l shall
go before the state convention after
have been sworn in"
He said he did not know when he
would leave for Washington.
In my humble way" the new SEN
ator continued, 81 shall do all l can
to support the policies Of the presi-
dent
There were number of Democratic
leaders of the state gathered at the
hotel. when Mr.. Taggart arrived.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
Allies Storm German U-Boat
Base in Belgium.
London Reports All Flyers
Return Safely.
DROP $4,000 POUNDS BOMBS
Germans BOmbard Two Forts
Near Verdun.
Paris War Office Reports Neitsi-
er Won Any Headway. 81.

London, March 20.-Sixty- allied
today bombarded the Bel
gian coast town of zee5rugge. All re-
turned.
Zeebrugge is on the Belgian oast
twelve miles northeast of Ostend,
Since the German occupation this port
has become of considerable import
ance particularly as a German sub
marine base 1t is one of the prin-
cipal points from which submarine
operations in the North sea are
directed.
The following official statement
was made:
"In the early hours of this morn
ing a combined force of approximate
" so British, French and Belgian
aeroplanes and seaplanes, accom-
panied by fifteen fighting machines,
left and attacked the German sea
plane station at Zeebrugge and the
aerodrome at Houltade. near Zee
.1Considerable damage appears 70
have been DONE The machines on ths
average carried goo pounds Of bombs.
All the machines returned safely.
zone Belgian officer is reported
seriously wounded All the British
machines referred to were naval.
Attacks a Failure.
Paris. March 20.-German forces
have bombarded Malancourt- This
and an attack made by them on the
French positions at Cote de Poivre
have resulted in failure, according to
the announcement made by the
French war office this afternoons
There has been intermittent lombard
ment in the region of Vaux.
The text of the statement follows;
To the west of the River Meuse the
enemy has delivered a bonn mbardment
of considerable violence in the region
south of Malancourt East of the
river, after a preparatory flre from
the German artillery, the enemy de-
livered against our positions at Cote
de Poive a small attack which result
ed in complete failure. There has
been an intermittent bombardn1ent in
the region of Vaux-
In the Woevre district the night
passed quietly with the exception OF a
fairly spirited cannonading at Les
Eparges
At about 4 O'Clock this morning
English, French and Belgian aviato-s
bombarded the aviation field at Hout-
tave to the east of OStend. Nineteen
French aviators took part in this ex-
pedition and all returned to their base
says French Made Attack.
Berlin, March 20.-An attack made
by French troops on the village OF
Vaux, northeast of Verdun, was re-
pulsed with heavy losses, the war OF
flee announced today.
The violent attacks of the Russians
nart of the eastern front were con-
tinued. The Russians charged repeat
edly with strong forces but were beat
on hack with large losses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
HARMONY MAY
BE KEYNOTE OF
BIC CONVENTION
The MuIvane Issue Has Been
Entirely Eliminated.
He VIII Not Be a Candidate
for Committeeman.
WILL DIVIDE FIFTY-FIFN
Two Factions May Get To-
gether on "Big Four"
Withdrawal of BurrOw Among
the Probabilities.
STATE CONVENTION PROGRAM

Time: Noon Tuesday.
Place: Auditorium.
purpose: Election four delegates at
large and four alternates to national
convention. Chicago.
Delegates at large, with 16 district del
egates will elect national committee
man during Chicago convention.
State convention will adopt resolutions
which NAV be submitted as tentative
state platform
lola: AL +. Williams, Columbus; ".
Y. Morgan, Hutchinson; T. ID. Smith,
Hiawatha: George w. Hanna, Clay
Center; j. L. Bristow. Salina-
Probable Convention Chairman: Elr1c
Cole, Great Bend
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Peace in Sight,
But Nobody's
Sighted 1t Yet

Galveston, March 20.-'1mme-
diate peace is in sight" is one
sentence in a cablegram received
this morning from London by
Galveston shipping firm. The ca
blegram cancelled arrangements
which had been made through
the Galveston house for charter
ing a considerable amount of
tonnage and gave as the reason
for this action the prospects for
immediate peace in Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
CAN U. S. USE R. RS?
Military Interest Centers on New Re-
quest for Invasion.

San Antonio, March 20-Interest at
Fort Sam Houston in the development
of the campaign against Francisco
Villa was centered today on reports
from General Pershing's forces and
the efforts being made to secure per-
mission to move supplies by railroad
into Mexico Early morning reports
indicated marked activity of General
Pershing's cavalry but no news of any
conflict was received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
is u. S. SENATOR
Tom Ta~~art Named to Sue
ceed BENZ. F. Shively.
Vacancy Made by Death of Lat
ter Last Week.

Indianapolis March 2o.-Thomas
.Taggart, Democratic national com
mitteennan. was appointed United
States senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator Ben
jamin F. Shively by Governor Ralston
today Mr.. Taggart expects to leave
for Washington Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
ELECT NATL DELEGATES
Kansas City Republicans Choose Thos.
r.. Marks and c. c. Madison.

Kansas City. March 2O.-Thomas r
Marks and C c. Madison of this city
were chosen as the delegates to the
national Republican convention by the
Republicans of the Fifth congression-
al district at meeting here today.
They were uninstructed.
Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday /;
continued mild temperatures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
IS. PLANE SQUADRON REACHES CASAS GRl
Sideights
on the
State Convention

Guy Glascock of Hutchinson. secre-
tary of the state committee, was one
of the first delegates to the convention
to arrive in Topeka. He awoke a
slumbering hotel clerk Sunday morn
ing and asked for a room with bath.
Six hours after Glascock's arrival
half dozen more delegates had arrived
and the milling was officially started.
S F.. Fitzpatrick of independence,
former state senator from Montgom-
cry county and leader of the famous
senate lodge, came to Topeka via Chi
cago. Last week Fitzpatrick was
elected as one of the delegates to the
national convention IN Chicago. In
Topeka, however, Fitzpatrick denied
most emphatically that he left i'm
mediately for Chicago in order to Sc
lect seats for the Kansas delegation in
the convention hall.
J. S Stewart of Wichita, former
state senator from Sedgwick county
and a recent candidate for delegates
to Chicago from the Eighth district,
is attending the convention as a dele
gate from Sedgwick county. The for
mer Sedgwick senator is also visiting
his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. George McDermott.
William Short, mayor of Concordia,
is here with the Cloud county dele
cation. Short has for years been
active in Republican affairs in his
county and district and has been a well
known character at Republican
gatherings in Topeka.
Lee Meadows and Joe Jackson of
Lincoln came this afternoon with the
Lincoln county delegates Both ia
Vor harmony in the convention. This
harmony plan ought to work two
ways, though" said jackson. IF it
is in the interest of harmony that Null
vane should get out, some one ought
to put a halter on Bristow and lead
him out. Regular Republicans are
willing to give a good deal in the in
| terests of harmony, but Bristow Is
more than they can take"
w. A. Holland of Emporia came tc
J Topeka with a crouch against news
paper publishers. They are too ac-
| tive in politics. he declared He
| thought a few Farmers on the Bis
/ Four would be fine thing. "The
situation is as bad under the pcimar ~
| system as it was a few years ago wher
/ the lawyers held most of the offices
and did nearly everything for the peo-
pie except work the roads," he said
Holland, who classes himself as a rea
sure enough tiller Of the sell, wants
at least a couple of ruralists on the
/ Big Four
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NINE KILLED IN AIR RAID.
German AeropIanes Bombard English
Coast Towns, Doing Much Damage.

London. March 20.-N1ne persons
were killed and 81 injured SUNDAY IN
another German aeropiane raid on the
Kentfsh coast. The raiders, four n
number, dropped 4SS bombs. Dover
and its harbor were sheiled. the towns
of Deal and Margate we're bombarded
and only prompt action by British
aviator warded off an attack on west
gate.
The Canadian hospital at Ramsgate
was bombarded by a single pro5ectiie
but no casualties resulted.
One German seaplane was pursued
go miles to sea by British aviator in
a one-seated machine where ne had
engaged the raider in an action which
'asted for fifteen minutes. The raide
was brought down and the observer
killed.
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RECRUITING OFFICE DOES
RUSH biz" ON SUNDAY

Chicago, March 2O.-Recruiting
in the Chicago district went on
without interruption during Sun
day, more than 100 men offering
their services throughout the day
Those accepted were sent to the
jefferson Barracks in Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20
"LATTIE" is HERE
New Topeka Manager and Fam
lily Now i'm the City.
PLAYERS Will All Be Here With
in the Next Week.

Looking as fit and trim as fighting
cock. r. j. baltimore. the new man
ager of the Topeka Western league
baseball club. arrived in the city this
morning with his family from Akron,
Ohio.
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Supreme Court Recesses.

Washington. March 2O.-The sli-
preme court today took a recess until
April 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

TOPEKA'S two topline attractions
tomorrow: William Jennings Bryan
and the Republican state convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

NHE German casualties in the bat
tic before Verdun are estimated al
vice tho size of the entire American
rmy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-20

William Short, mayor of Concordia,
is here with the Cloud county dele
cation. Short has for years been
active in Republican affairs in his
county and district and has been well
known character at Republican
gatherings in TOpeka
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Continued on Page A.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-29
USING SWITCH TO-DAY

The Street Car Company began us
ing Il switch at Commerce street this
morning after two weeks of using
the turnout around this place. This
will be welcome news to the many
who use the cars as the wait at the
West End OF the turnout has been
very tedious at times. The turnout
will be laid from Popular to Union
streets and the remainder OF the car
track in the Fifth Ward will be con-
creted at once. The contractors in
the Fifth Ward will then be finished
as far as the turnout is concerned. The
remainder Of the track is now exca-
waited and about ready to be concreted.
Excavation is now being carried on
the West side of Bridge street.
The Street Car Company had large
force of men at work all nigh changing
the trolley wires.