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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
President Indignant at News
paper Peace RumOrs.
Report Spread That Germany
Was Ready to Make Terms.
FEAR MIGHT INJURE PROSPECT
Wilson Doesn't Want u. $
Placed in Such a Situation.
BeIIigerents All Ready to Quit
On Own Propositions.

Washington, March 22.-President
Wilson was represented at the White
House today as being resentful of
publication of stories that Am bassador
Gerard had reported Germany was
about to make a move for peace. The
reports were characterized as being
based on differences. This statement
was issued:
President Wilson, through Secre-
tary Tumulty today authorized a de-
NAL of stories appearing in papers to
the effect that the purpose of Ambas-
sador Gerard's remaining in Berlin
was to await Germans proposal for
peace. There is no justification for
that inference being drawn"
Yesterday the state department took
notice of the publications by denying
that Germany had intimated to the
United States that the time was flpe
for the United States as the largest
neutral to renew its friendly offices
for peace or that the United States
had been informed that Mr.. Gerard
had been requested to postpone his
vacation because of pending peace
negotiations. Unofficial reports reach
ing here today said the am bassador
actually had postponed his vacation
but gave no reason. The state depart
port and the following statement was
issued:
No Information on Germany.
ANY statement that the German
government had intimated that it de-
sired this government to act as media
tor in peace negotiations or had in
any way suggested formally or in
formally that this government should
take the matter up with other powers
is absolutely without foundation and
the state department has no informa-
ton that Germany is preparing to
make definite move in the direction
of peace
State department officials declared
they were resentful at the publication
of the reports because, they said, if
there were any prospects of mediation
it would be damaged if not destroyed.
1t is known that the American am
bassadors in all the belligerent coun-
tries have constantly been reporting
on confidential conference for the in
formation of President Wilson and it
is understood the burden of their re-
ports has been that there were no
more prospects for peace now than
there have been at any time in the
last six months.
All the belligerents are understood
to be ready for peace on their own
terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
AUTO TRUCKS TO FRONT
Three Train Loads Are on Way Today,
Including 6 WAGER Wagons.

Chicago, March 22.-Three trains
bearing automobile trucks and water
supply wagons today are on their way
to Ell Paso for service along the Mexi-
can front. The first of the trains car
rying 26 motor trucks and 33 men
from a KenoSha, Wis, automobile fac
tory, left here last night and was sup
posedly followed by another train car
rying &c trucks from Deroit factory.
A third Carrying 16 water wagons to
be used as trailers for the trucks. left
early today
Two trains bearing the first squad
ron of the Fifth cavalry. consisting of
four troops of cavalry and one ma
chine gun troop will leave Fort Sheri-
dan, Illinois. at noon today for FL
Paso. A hospital detachment of Is
men will accompany the squadron.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
WANTS new TRAIN
Commercial Club Puts Matter
Up to Missouri Pacific.
Asks for Service Into the City
in the Morning.

Insistent demands will be made
from now on for the Missouri Pacific
to place a morning passenger train
service into Topeka from Garnett or
some other town south A meeting of
the transportation committee of the
Commercial club was held this noon
and a decision was reached to take
some action to get adequate train
service for the trade territory right
fully belonging to Topeka.
1t developed that j. Will Kelley, sec
rotary of the Commercial club, had
called personally upon r. t G. Mat
thews, assistant general passenger
agent of the Missouri Pacific, in re-
gard to the matter. Poverty and re-
ownership were pointed to as reasons
for not supplying the service needed
by Topeka. Then, too, Mr. Matthews
pointed to the fact that the Missouri
Pacific could only turn trains at Lee
Roy.
Letters to Matthews.
Letters will be written to Mr.. Mat
thewS by each member of the trans
portation committee urging that
some action be taken. Later should
his replies be adverse to the Com
mercial clubs demands a committee
will be appointed to call on Mr.. Mat
thews. A motor car service is that
most desired by Topeka merchants,
yet they do not wish in any way to
cripple the present jobbing service
furnished by the Missouri Pacific out
of Topeka in its morning service.
Further, it was decided to invite
representatives of enginemen and
trainmen to appear before the trans
portation committee in its effort to
reach the root of the trouble existing
between this class of employees and
the railroads. Resolutions were
adopted by the Commercial club Mon
day instructing the transportation
committee to investigate the trouble
and make a report F. l. Lindamuth
is chairman of the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
MYSTERY AT CLUB
Censor on Weekly Meetings of
Employing Printers.
Newspaper Publicity Discussed
in Secret Session.
Then A STORY is GIVEN OUT
Binders Request ''SOciaI" Meet
ing With Employees.
Hope to Close All Shops on
Saturday Afternoons.

Mystery begins to surround a series
of weekly meetings held at the Com
mercial club by employing printers.
Today noon men representing practi-
cally every printing establishment in
Topeka were in session until O'Clock
and when requests were made for in
formation regarding the meeting it
was announced that further publicity
at this time is not desired.
A discussion followed and later the
printers went into secret session again
and discussed newspaper publicity In
a few minutes they emerged and an
nounced that it had been decided that
all shops be closed at noon Saturdays
from April l until December l.
Raise in Wages.
Also it was announced that the
binders union had requested a social
meeting with the printers in the near
future. One of the employers stated
that it was presumed the binders
wished raise in wages.
A state law which makes it impos-
sible for a state employee to work
more than eight hours a day is max
ing it hard for a uniform Saturday
closing. Fully sixty-five union print
ers and binders are employed by W.
r. Smith, state printer, and it is fear
ed that under the existing law it will
be impossible for the men to. work an
extra half hour on certain days to
make up for the loss of half a day on
Saturday. Mr.. Smith has presented the
matter to Attorney General Brewster
and a decision is expected in a short
time.
These employing printers, who have
met regularly at the Commercial club
in the last few weeks, are not an
organized body, it is explained. Rather
they meet to discuss shop affairs from
all angles and the only concerted ac-
ton until today which they take credit
for is preparation of a list of dead
beats" and men who get their printing
done outside of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
SEEK LOST FL|ERS ALL KAW VALLEY
Good Roads Boosters From
Topeka to Kansas City.
Will Attend a Meeting in Wyan-
dOtte Tomorrow Noon.

The entire Kaw Valley from Topeka
to Kansas City will be represented to-
morrow noon at Good Roads meet
ing at the Grund hotel at Kansas City,
Kan. H. S. Putney, president of the
kaw Valley Improved Highway asSo-
citation, announced this noon at the
Commercial club that at least fifty
good roads enthusiasts from Topeka
will either drive in machines or go on
the train to Kansas City tomorrow
morning to attend the meeting.
w. P Montgomery, secretary of the
association, has been in communica-
ton with members of the association
at Kansas City and they promise a
royal entertainment. Among the
various towns on both sides of the
river to be represented are: Law
Jamestown, Lecompton, Tonganoxie,
Cedar Junction, Linwood and Watson.
Watson Meeting Tonight.
Following a meeting to be held at
Watson tonight, the Topeka men will
be in a position to give the boosters at
Kansas City some idea of the amount
of good roads enthusiasm possessed by
Shawnee county farmers along the
Red Line. A dozen or more Topeka
good roads men will attend the Wat
son meeting.
No intimation of the program for
tomorrow noon will be given out by
the Kansas City men. However, it is
known that considerable effort has
been made to outline a program that
will be interesting and instructive and
at the same time it is considered prob
able that the north and south side
river towns will clash over the loca-
ton of the proposed Kansas City
Lawrence-Topeka hard surface high
way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
CUT COST OF GASOLINE
Ten Refinerics Adopt New Process In
vented by U. S. Official.

Washington, March 22--Ten oil re-
filming firms have been licensed by the
bureau of mines to use the process in
vented by DR.. w. +. Rittman. of the
bureau, which greatly increases the
percentage of gasoline obtainable
from crude oil. The concessions were
granted without charge, but on con-
dition that all pateatable improve
ments developed by the licensed firms
in employment of the process be as
signed to the secretary of the in
terror
DR.. Rittnan, in a report today on
his experiments, declared demands by
large concerns that the bureau grant
exclusive rights or guarantee ex-
penses had prevented the process be-
ing tested on as great a commercial
scale as desired by the interior depart
ment.
Its general use, officials believe will
lower the cost of gasoline to consurn-
ers by increasing production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRILS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head Colds. It's Splendid!

In one minute your cloeged nostrifs
will open, the air passages of your
head will clear anc you can breathe
freely. No more hawking snuffling.
blowing. headache. dryness No
struggling for breath a night; your
cold or catarrh will be gone.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. APP
ply lIttle OF TINS fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream in your nostriIs. II
penetrates through every air passage
of the head, soothes the infamed or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed
up with cold or nasty catarrh-Re-
het comes SO quickly--Advertisem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
Z. S. AerOpIane Squadron
Securing Desert for AviatOrs.
Two Missing Birdmen Carried
Three Days RatiOns.

San Antonio, March 22.-One of the
aviatOrs missing from the squadron
that went to join General Pershing's
column. descended somewhere south
of CasaS Grandes, it was learned at
General E'unston's headquarters to-
day. His name was not given.
San Antonio, March 22.-EariieT
reports had indicated that both came
down somewhere along the line OF
communication between the border
line and Casas Grandes, General
Pershine's advanced base of opera
tons. Reports today explained that
one reached Casas Grandes. and was
sent south over the country in which
the three attachments of cavalry are
operating. No details relative to his
disappearance were received.
Ell Paso, March 22-Other men,
bers of the United States army aero
plane squadron are hunting their lost
comrades, Lieut.. Robert H. Willis and
Edgar s. Sorrell, whose three days
rauons and scant water supply must
Des practically gone l'y today. The
cause of their mishap or the fate of
the two aviators was not known here.
San Diego. March 22-Both avia-
tors received their training at the
North Island school here as did Lieut..
Thomas S. Bowen, who was injured by
a fall in his machine near Casas
Grandes. Lieutenant GorreIl is rated
as one of the cleverest and most con
servative flying men in the army.
Lieutenant Willis is one of the young
est aviators in the service.
All 100 Horse Power.
All of the aeroplanes that figured
in the Mexican mishaps are 100 horse
power tractors. At the time they
were purchased for the first aero
squadron they were considered by
aviator experts to be the best obtained
in this country for scouting work.
With pilot and observer the biplanes
could attain a maximum speed of SO
miles an hour and could carry suffi-
cient fuel to last for eight hours flight
at full speed. Army aviators declare.
however. that these machines are too
low powered to permit of good recon-
Nuisance work among the swirling
air conditions found in the mountains
in Mexico
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
C. 0. P. IN OKLA.
Open Convention With Hot
Fight for Committeeman.
John Fields by AccIamatiOn for
Temporary Chairman.

Oklahoma City. March 22.-Repub-
licans of Oklahoma opened their state
convention here today in the election
by reclamation of John Fields. Okla p
homa City editor, as temporary chair
man of the convention. Mr. Fields
Republican nominee for governor in
1914. was supported by adherents of
both James A. Harris of Wagner and
J. J. McGraw of Ponca City. whose ri
val campaigns for the position of ma
tional committeeman was the absorb
ing contest before the convention. Mr.
Fields in accepting the temporary
craftsmanship predicted a reunited
party in the 1916 elections. which
would give the state a Republican ad-
ministration.
The first test of strength in the con-
vention came on the vote for tenn
porary secretary, which was won by
Jess Leach of Bartlesville, regarded as
a McGraw supporter, who received
4S1 y votes to 467 y for Dyke Bal
lnger OF Caddo county, reputed to be
an adherent Of Harris. The election
was made unanimous on motion of
Mr.. BallinEer. Mr.. Leach named Mr.
BalllnSer as his assistant.
Oklahoma City, March 22.-Wheth-
er delegates favorable to the re-elec-
ton of James A. Harris of Wagner
present national committeeman for
Oklahoma or delegates pledged to SUD-
V.
would control the Republican state
convention here today was the most
interesting question preliminary to the
formal opening of the meeting
The state Republican committee
held an all night session hearing
claims of contesting delegations 1t
was agreed by the party leaders that
upon the settlement of the various
contests depended in a large measure
the election by the convention of the
national committeeman. Harris and
McGraw both made advance claims
each declaring he had a majority of
the delegates with him.
Four delegates at large to the ma
tional convention at Chicago also are
to be elected and alternates chosen
Other business before the conven-
ton, include the naming of two
lection of a state chairman and the
drafting of a platform.
Have a Eistic Encounter.
Eighty-three contests heard by the
state committee resulted in decision
about evenly favorable to Harris and
McGraw. according to political lead
ers, and the convention got under wav
with both candidates for national com
mitteeman still claiming victory.
Owing to delay in seating the county
delegations the convention did not get
down to business until nearly II
o'clock.
The committee hearing developed
the first personal hostility of the con-
vention early this morning when Alva
Mcdonald of FL Reno, and Ernest E.
Blake of Oklahoma City. clashed over
personal remarks alleged to have been
made by the former. Blake was re-
ported unable to attend the conven-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
LECTURER FOUND DEAD
IailnS TO Appear on Rostrum. BusII-
nclFs Body Located in Hotel

CHlllicothe. Mo. March 22.-The
lev Albert Bushnell, superintendent
II the Missouri Anti-Saloon league,
|Fas Found dead in his room at a hotel
|ere last night. Death was pro-
|oupced due to heart disease by the
'oraner.
Fs&v. Mr.. Bushnell arrived here at
1oCn today and was to speak in one of
he Churches tonight in the interest of
local option campaign. on arrival
.e vent directly to his room. When
e nd not arrive at the church at the
me- scheduled for his address last
Sigft a committee was sent for him.
he coroner said he had been dead
bout half an hour
The body was taken care of by local
hinjsters and was sent to his home in
Kansas CITY TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
SUCCEEDS SCHAFFER
j. II. Kirby Is Appointed Travelling
Watch Inspector

j. H Kirby of San Antonio. Texas
has been appointed travelling clock
inspector for the AtchiSon, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway conn any, according
to an announcement this morning by
Ralph Montgomery, superintendent of
time service. Mr.. Kirby succeeds F.
Z. Schaffer, who was appointed to fill
a newly created office on the desert
division of the Santa Fe.
Mr.. Kirby begins his railroad career
with the Santa Fe, having been en-
gagged in private business in San An
tonic before his appointment as clock
inspector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
VOLUNTEER CALL
Senator Sherman's Bill Asks
for $4,000 Men.
Soldiers for Mexico at Once in
Demand.

Washington, March 22.-Senator
a resolution to authorize and direct
the president at once to call for $4,000
volunteers for service in Mexico. I'm
der the rules it lies on the table I'M
til tomorrow.
Il am apprehensive that congress
does not fully appreciate conditions on
the Mexican border and in Mexico
said Senator Sherman I'VE have "A
few thousand American soldiers with
their officers in Mexico. They will
soon be hundreds of miles from our
boundary. The railways of Mexico
are dcmpralized in service and equip
ment. Tracks and bridges are easily
destroyed. The communications Of
the forces in pursuit of Villa may be
cut at any hour in case of an emer-
gency. What military strength can be
modified promptly and massed for
the support or protection of our far
distant line advancing into unknown
territory?
Appeals to Honor.
Il wish now to warn those in au-
thority in the executive department
that we are trifling with the lives of
men, with the safety of our border
states and with our national honor
more than some seem to appreciate.
IF it can be neglected. the delay
then in a crisis will be a blunder and
the kind of blunder that is worse than
a crime. The best method of redeem
ing ourselves from disaster is to be
prepared before the disaster arrives
That is the purpose of this resolution"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
'ABLO LOPEZ is ALIVE
Was Brother of Santa Isabel Mas
sacre Leader Killed at Columbus.

Ell. Paso, Tex, March 22.-It is de-
AIRED that General Pablo Lopez, re-
brted killed at Columbus, Is alive.
lartin Lopez. a brother, took part in
be attempted massacre and is known
Have been killed. This probably
ecopnts for the reported death of
be IMAM who conducted the Santa
label massacre on January II.
TWO cowboys reached Ell Paso over
De Etrails from El Vale Tuesday.
hefi say when Villa and his band
Used that section on Saturday they
sptured a number of young Mexican
iris One of the cowboys claims to
|Lve spoken with a Villa officer and
arned that the Mexicans divided into
're8 bands when they fed from Co
INDUS. They assembled again near
|1zInan and proceeded south. in one
|lunn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
send Tents to Fire Refugees.

Texarkana, Tex, March ga re-
lief committee in charge of tents and
food left here early today for Paris
A Icitizens' committee is collecting
clothing to be sent to the fireswept
city later TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
CATHOLIC PRIESTS GO
Exodus Ordered From sonora State by
Mexican General.

Nogales. March 22-The exodus of
Roman Catholic priests who have
been ordered expelled from Sonora BY
General Gales commenced today. six
already have crossed the line They
were followed to the front by weeping
crowds. many members of which
crossed the border with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
RED CROSS BALL BLUE

That's the idea a pure blue, true
blue. no dope. Gives to clothes a clear
white, whittier than snow. Be careful
use the best Large package, sold bv
good crocers only, cents. Ask for II
today.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
Notice.

To whom it may concern:
This is to notify the merchants of
the city of Topeka and elsewhere that
from this time on 1 will not be re-
sponsible for any bills or accounts
contracted by my wife, Zura Eliza
beth Wright
LINLEY A. WRIGHT
(AdY)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22

st. Louis. Mo, March 22-w. r.
Anthony of Kansas City was elected
grand regent of the Missouri ROYAL
Arcanum at a meeting here last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
BuII Cores Farmer to Death.

Ciinton. Ia. March 22.-Attacked by
cnraged bull as he was preparing
E Animal's feed, henry Kahn, aged
Years. residing near Lost Nation,
s. county. was stamped upon and
RED to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22

Lawn Rakes at Forbes'-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22

Monarch Paint at FOrbes'.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-22
cry Lady in Topeka

should if they want to the Greatest Bargain of
their hves-certainly, positively-visit Augustus
Thursday. Never was-never will be again such
heard of Bargains as will be sale for this day
Tomorrow. Stop Look! Listen. READ!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-21

Washington.-Pres. Wilson has
practically completed his next annual
message to congress. It principally
treats Of railroads and labor, exports,
conservation and corrupt practice
measures.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-12-01

Control of the White House and of the certain
y democratic but the house still doubt If it proves
to be republican, there to be scandaous stampede put
through the presidential political and appropriation program
before the members take their March A. No
has ntimated any big constructive programme really
adequate probe into the criminal monopozaton of food
to the gigantic profits of the few and the penury of the
into the unearned luxury of inherited wealth and the
inherited nescapabe industrial slavery of the tong multi
tude Democracy has always protested its profound regard
for the people, and the nation genuinely hope
full that there would be change of policy of moral attitude
in the administration has not farther away
than for years past With monacha powers almost Of
life and death, the most absolute power held Amer
since George the Third driven from its Shores the
net result of the past four and of the last spasm of
gressonal control spotca pie The president could
yet dictate and force big humanitarian legislation that
would for the ridiculous opera boue Adamson hour
law and earn place statesman. Unfortunately he
will do it. and the trade that breaks loose Amer
lea when the shooting stops the Old World and the pos
sibe probable social revolution following its heels
will break in the present fools paradise and hater the
dream Colossus Wilson The great regret is that there
could be unnecessary failure.