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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
OnSlaughts Delivered
by TeutOn Infantry.
Revive Battle Along AustrO-
Russian Front.
HOT Time IN PARLIAMENT
Heated Words Fly Over Call
for Married Men.
Benedicts' Champion Charges
Crown With Over Recruiting.

London, March 1.-THE German
drive at the Verdun defenses has
again shifted it's direction. Strong as
saults were made by the Germans on
the lines east of Verdun during the
night. Five successive assaults in the
Vaux region We're repulsed by the
French. Paris announces today.
The German attacks were of the
most violent character, but each was
broken up by the French curtain of
fire, the Paris war office declares.
Both the fort and the village of Vaux
were objectives of the Germans.
Launched Mass Attacks.
The heavy fighting in the past few
days has been to the northwest of the
fortress and only last night Paris re-
ported massed attacks by the Ger
mans, who drove at the French posi-
ton at Dead Mans hill, only to be
forced back eastward toward the Cor
beauX woods, suffering heavy losses.
Although a bombardment has been
continued in this region. the infantry
attacks have not been renewed.
Important operations may be devel-
oping along the southern part of the
Russian front, as Vienna reports in
creasing activity by the artillery on
both sides. In Galicia the Russians
have attacked along the Stripa but
without success, the Austrian war of
flee declares.
Paris. March 17.-Important infan-
try assaults on the French lines east
of Verdun were made by the Ger
mans during the night Five success
sive onslaughts on the fort were re-
pulsed by US
RcpulSe Russians.
Berlin. March 17.-IncreaSed activ-
ity on the Russian front is reported
in the official Austrian communication
of yesterday as received today. The
statement follows.
"On the front of armies of Generals
Pflanzer, Bal1n and Boehm- -Ermo1li,
lContinned ON Page Six.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
DEMAND MORE TAX
Imperial Chancellor Outlines
War Finances.
Germany Has Years Deficit of
$50 Million Marks.

Berlin. March 17.-Dr. Karl Helf-
ferich, secretary of the imperial treas
ury, introduced in the Reichstag yes
terday the budget proposals and bills
for new war taxes DR.. Helfferich in
sisted upon the necessity of rigid econ
omy in framing the budget, saying:
I'VE shall put on the brakes wher
ever we can"
DR.. Helfferich said it was essential
to make adequate provisions for war
requirements in the way of loans.
This is not red tape" he said. TT
is nothing but duty and foresight for
a coming day
Peace to Germany Advantage.
The secretary pointed out that an
increase in revenue by taxation was
necessary, although he said every
German expected peace would bring
financial advantage. After stating
that war expenses were not included in
the budget, he referred to the fact that
the influence of the war was notice.
able in the increase on the interest on
the public debt which was 1858, 900
marks last year and is now 2,303, ,000,-
900 marks. He said the budget
showed a deficit of 100000. 900 marks.
which was to be covered by the war
taxes.
DR.. Helfferich said new taxes should
be avoided as long as the regular bud
get, t0SSAIlei Will ISQuII tIi1tillS lOi
providing for the public debt, bal
anced without them. The secretary
also replied to criticisms that he had
shown a Ia ok of originality in devising
new taxes, declared he cared more for
money than for originality. DR.. Helf-
ferich urged the reichstag to expedite
the financial legislation saying that
the new taxes would provide 10000
900 marks each week for carrying on
the war.
Banks Loaded With Coin.
The secretary said France up to the
present had not even raised 10 900. 600
marks in war loans, and that England
had raised between 5000, 100000 and
19, goo, 900, 900 marks of which l ), ,0O0,-
100000 was in the form of a short
term floating debt. Germany he said,
had raised 25,000.O00,0O0 marks and
all the loans had consolidated At
the same time the cost of the war in
January and February fell below .
000, 900, 900 marks. German savings
banks the secretary continued now
have deposits of SOC. .oOo. coo. 900 marks
in excess of 1914 in addition to which
4,500, 100000 marks have been with
drawn from the banks for war loan
investments Germany's enemies, DR.
Helfferich asserted, are carrying on a
campaign of defamation which ex-
tends into this country where paid
agents spread rumors for the purpose
of impairing the success Of war loans.
Points Patriotic Duty.
The secretary reminded the reich
stag of the battle now in progress at
Nerdun saying:
s'Our troops have the right to ex-
pect that we at home prove worthy
of them and also every one shall con-
( tribute as he is able in the effort to
bring about victory and peace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
GRENADES
BLOW UP:
"a DEAD
Carload of Munitions Explode
at Monterey, Mex.
Fourteen Soldiers of Carranza
Army Victims.
BLAST KILLS 10 CIVILIANS
News Was Suppressed by De-
factO Government.
Holocaust Occurred in National
Railroad Yards.
Carload of Munitions Explode
at Monterey, Mex.
Fourteen Soldiers of Carranza
Army Victims.
BLAST KILLS 10 CIVILIANS
News Was Suppressed by De-
factO Government.
Holocaust Occurred in National
Railroad Yards.

Laredo, March 17.-Fourteen
Carranza soldiers and ten civil
ians were killed in an explosion
of a carload of grenades and
artillery ammunition in the
yards of the National Railroad
lines at Monterey, Mexico, last
Tuesday according to passengers
reaching here today from Mon
terey. The news was suppressed
by the Carranza authorities be-
cause of the tension existing be-
tween the United States and
Mexico.
Several were injured. All the dead
and injured were Mexicans. 1mme-
diateIy after the explosion a moun-
famous cloud of smoke spread over
the city and the cry. THE Americans
have arrived" rang throughout the
poorer section. When the smoke
cleared away it was found that besides
the "a dead a hundred yards of rail-
road track had been torn up, window
panes shattered and other minor dam
age done for a radius of a half mile.
The disaster, if caused py the care
lessnesS of any smoker among the
military guard about the car, must re-
main a mystery, as everybody in the
immediate vicinity was killed. The
CarranZa authorities suppressed pubh-
cation of the news lest il stir the peon
classes to rise against the American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
Vary ON INCREASE
Some Would Add More Than
10000 to Army.
Under Bill. President Could
Order 10000 Men.

Washington. March 17.-Under Il
rule limiting general debate to ten
hours the house today began consider
ing the army bill-the most extensive
proposal for increasing the military
establishment ever laid before it in
peace times. If possible a final vote
will be reached tomorrow night Re
publicans and Democrats are equally
represented on the list of forty
speakers and all were expected to ia
vor a wide degree of national pre-
paredness whatever their attitude
might be on the committee bill
Chairman Hay of the military commit
tee and Representative Kahn, rank
ing Republican member, appOrtioned
the ten hours equally.
So far as is known no committee
member will favor reduction of the
provisions for the regular army or
the National Guard. although several
are known to favor a large standing
army.
Clark VIII Advocate il.
Speaker Clark. who will deliver an
address in support of the measure,
surrendered the chair to Representa-
tive Garrett of Tennessee at the be-
ginning of the debate.
Representative Gordon. Democrat.
of Ohio, led off for the bill. He mad
been listed as an anti-preparedness
man, but explained that his opposi-
ton was only to a great stcnding army.
Continued on Page Six.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
COST $4,000 DAY
Estimated Expense of EXpedi-
ton Into Mexico.
WOrkmen i'm Irrigation Ditch
Cause HTrenches' RumOr.

Ell PaSo, March 17.-Carranza Of
ficials, it was learned today, have been
discussing with some concern whether
American troops during the Villa pur-
suit would have to occupy any Mex
lean cities and the effect of such oc-
cupation upon Mexican public SENT
ment The Carranza officers have
frankly expressed the hope that the
garrisoning of the cities can be LETT to
their own troops. The American
army's choice of the Chihuahua desert
as its place of entry precludes for the
present such problem as city garri-
son duty. 1t is estimated here that
the cost of the Villa pursuit at present
is upward of $4,000 per day
Only Ditch Diggers.
Water was running today in the lr
rigation bitches bacl. of the Juarez
race track and thereby was ex-
planned a sensational report widely
published early this week that the
Juarez garrison was digging military
trenches.
Sunday Americans at the races saw
brown clad men who seemed to be
digging bitches and the trench story
spread. They were workmen cleaning
rubbish out of irrigation bitches SO
that the water might enter.
Daniel Hurst. son of Bishop 2. II.
Hurst of the Norman church. who
reached here yesterday from the Nor
mon colonies with important news
about Villa for the American army
considered his chances of getting
through safely so uncertain that he
made part of his trip in hiding be-
meath some cover arranged by the
coach seats, Hurst left Casas Grandes
Wednesday,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
TEN HOUR DEBATE
Increase Army Bill Has Right
of Way i'm House.
Night Sessions to Follow Presi-
dents Speed Order.

Washington, March 1.-THE army
increase bill was up for consideration
in the house with indications of its
passage before tomorrow night. 1t
is part of the administration national
defense program and was prepared by
the house military committee. The
house had paved the way for consid-
Grafton of the bill by the adoption of
a special rule under which ten hours
of general debate will be allowed after
which it will come to a vote on its
passage.
House leaders were prepared to
press for prompt action although a
vote may not be reached before next
week, becau use five minute speeches
probably will be made under the
standing rule after general debate is
concluded. Night sessions will be
held.
A speciar rule was brought in the
house and passed in a hurry after
President Wilson had urged the lead
ers to speed up action on the defense
program. The army bill vas given the
right of way over the immigration bill
which will be taken up next for con-
Sideration.
While the house was debating this
bill senate leaders were taking action
for prompt consideration of the
army bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
SEND A WARSHIP
BattIeship kentucky Dispatched 10
Mexican Port.

New Orleans, March 1.-THE bat
tIeship Kentucky sailed from here
shortly after 10 o'clock today for Vera
Cruz where she was ordered by the
navy department yesterday Capt. d.
+. Dismuks said the warship carried
her full complement of officers, blue
Jackets and marines.
Some doubt was expressed in ship
ping circles whether the Kentucky
would be able to get through South
west Pass without delay as mud Jumps
have formed there owing to the h
water in the Mississippi, causing some
obstruction of the channel.
Reports from the Pass said there
was about - feet of water in the
channel. The Kentucky draws "a feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
DR.. COULTER IS DEAD
Would Have Been So if He Had Lived
Until Next Wednesday.

The Rev. d. Fl Coulter Of the Re-
formed Presbyterian church died at
10 o'clock this morning a his home
1410 West Eleventh street. He had
been Ill only a short time and expect
ed to celebrate his eighty-third birth
day anniversary next Wednesday.
DIR. Coulter was a prominent minis
ter of his denomination. He held sew
eral charges in the middle west. his
last being at Winchester, Kan. He re-
signed this charge a lew years ago and
retired from the active ministry.
DIR. Courier is survived by his widow
and five children, James Of Minneapo-
lis Kan: Mrs. Kiers of Oskaloosa /:
Joseph F. of Billings, Okla. Eugene
of Greeley. Col, and Miss Irene CouI-
ter, who lives with her pale entS
The funeral viii be held at 1870
O'Clock Saturday from the Reformed
Presbyterian church. corner Tenth
and Clay streets. Burial Will be in Mt
Hope cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
TO MARCH NIGHTS
Pershing Believes Troop Moves
Can Be Concealed.
ALI {. S. Regiments Left Mill
tary Bands Behind.

San Antonio, Texas, March IL
Night marches probably will be made
by General John ]. Pershing's expedi-
tionary forces in their search for
Francisco Villa, it was indicated at
Fort Sam Houston today. Night
marches would help to mystify Villa
as to the movements of the American
columns and would be easy of accom-
plishment. it is said because there is
sufficient light for the purpose Also,
they would keep the men and horses
fresher Days could be used for re-
connOitering.
Daylight marches make it impossi-
BILE to hide troop movements. Huge
clouds of dust indicate the marchers'
progress and are visible al great dis
tances.
Don't March to Music.
There will be no music for the SOL
diers of either General Pershing's or
Colonel Dodd's commands to enjoy,
while on the march or in camp. it has
become known. Not a single regi-
mental band has been taken with the
expedition. This is because it was de-
sired not to handicap the expedition
with any useless appendages, not be
cause the absence of martial music
was expected to aid in secrecy regard
ing troops movement.
Word was received today that c. A .
Williams, American consul, who quit
out, is on his way here from Loredo.
where he arrived yesterday. At the
army post nothing was known of Will
liamss coming. 1t was said he had
not been asked tc make any report to
army officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
He CAN HAVE REST
Wife Wants Child, AlimOny,
Costs and Her Maiden Name.
Otherwise Husband Is Welcome
to What Is Left.

Amelia Effinger wants a divorce,
the custody of her five-year-old child,
the restoration of her maiden name of
Amelia Zarker, alimony and the costs
in the case she has instituted against
Ralph c. Effinger in the district court
Otherwise she is willing that Ralph c.
shall keep what he has.
Mrs. Effinger states that they were
married at Independence August 5,
1909, and that within a short time
after their wedding Effinger began to
curse and abuse her. She states that
he knocked her down and otherwise
mistreated her October 1, 1910, and
continued to abuse her and threaten
her until they separated April l, 1915.
She adds that he has failed to pro-
vide for her, although he has a pros
porous grocery business at Seabrook.
a suburb of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
STAYS ABOVE FREEZING
Lowest Temperature in "a Hours IS
33 Degrees.

The mercury did not quite get down
the thermometer showed a ra pid rise
today. The wind was in the east this
morning, but showed a tendency to
shift to the south before night. Con-
tinued good weather is promised, with
no prospect for cold weather within i
few days
The forecast calls for fair weather
tonight and Saturday, warmer in the
northeastern part of Kansas tonight
Temperatures for 36 hour shipments
south will be above freezing, according
to the shippers forecast In all other
directions the reading will be not low
er than 80 degrees. The minimum
temperature at Topeka tonight is ex-
pected to be near 80 degrees.
The lowest temperature recorded
this morning was 8 degrees, following
a day when the mercury reached 81.
The highest temperature on record for
this date is 80 degrees, established in
1894. The low record, degrees, oc-
Cured in 1906.
The Kaw river is stationary, me
stage today being 6.S feet. The Wind
is blowing at the rate of 10 miles
an hour from the east.
grees above normal. The wind is
blowing at the rate of 20 miles an
hour from the southeast. Following
are hourly readings for the day fur
nished by the weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
4 FLYING SQUAD
Believe DOdd'S Men Crossed
Before Pershing Did.
Constituted for Speed-TwO to
Meet in CaSas Grandes.

Ell Paso. March 17.-Reports that
American troops under command of
Brigadier General John J. Pershing
had been fired upon by snipers as they
continued their hunt for Francisco
Villa. remained unconfirmed today.
Sniping and even the possible killing
or wounding of a few American SOL
diers by these lOng-ranged marksmen
was not regarded here as an indica-
ton the American army's march into
Mexico up to date was otherwise than
peaceful expedition so far as the ma
jority of the Mexicans are concerned.
A few definite facts about the Amer
considerable clearness as the result of
official published reports and the
news brought here by Americans who
have been in touch with some portion
of the American movement.
Started so Miles Apart.
It seemed certain that of the two
columns which are somewhere in
Mexico one was constituted for
speed while the other apparently was
moving more slowly. The swift-foot-
ed column was the auxiliary army,
seemingly mostly cavalry. which went
into Mexico fifty miles west of the
main army of General Pershing when
his forces crossed at Columbus, n. NJ.
The secrecy which has surrounded
the movement of the main column has
been slight compared with the record
of this western force led by Colonel
Dodd. There is reason to believe.
from the official announcements, that
the western column may have gone
into Mexico earlier than the main
body. Every report arriving here as
serts the western wing has Travelled
the farther. BY these same reports
the two columns will form a junction
near the threatened American Nor
mon colonists, possibly in the Casas
Grandes region
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
Peace Tribunal
Is Costing Ford
$4,000 a Week

Stockholm, March 17.-Henry
Ford's permanent peace tribunal
in session here will get in Sweden
all the help Sweden can give. This
aid will not be official but un-
doubtedly it will come from GER
tain official as well as unofficial
sources. The Swedes being pro-
German and convinced Germany
wants peace, would like to see the
Ford movement succeed, though
the best informed Swedes do not
believe it has any chance
Incidentally, Stockholm is
friendly to the tribunal because
1t is spending approximately $10,-
600 weekly there. Except that
they have delegates present who
are well paid and supported in
handsome style, Norway and
Denmark regard the tribunal with
strong disfaVor. The Dutch are
afraid the movement may do ac-
tual harm Switzerland and
Spain have never been heard
from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
SEIZE MUNlTION PACKS
Mexican Band Caught With Machine
Guns and q. S. Ammunition.

Bisbee. Ariz., March 17.-Seveu
Mexicans. in charge of a pack train.
were captured Thursday by a patrol of
United States soldiers from Fort Hua-
chuca in a canon near that post.
Search of the train revealed two ma
chine guns and many thousand rounds
of ammunition. The Mexicans were
taken to the fort to be held pending
an investigation.
The guns were of type now being
used by the United States army. An
investigation is being made to learn
how the Mexicans got them in their
possession.
The sheriff of Cochise county has
asked General Funston to station sew
eral squads of soldiers in each of the
I6 towns which include large Mexican
populations. among whom are numer-
Gus Villa sympathizers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
DODD 80 MILES IN
Flying Cavalry Squad at Assem-
ci0n Today.
Soldiers Probably Have Gone
on Their Way Today.

Douglas Ariz., March 17.-CoIonel
Dodds column of the American puni-
tive expedition has reached Ascencion,
80 miles from the nearest point on the
American border.
RrancherS arriving here today report
ed seeing United States cavalry en-
camped there. If they were not wait
ing for the arrival of the Columbus
division. it was believed the troops
probably had left Ascencion behind
this afternoon West of Palomas the
boundry turns sharply southwark to-
ward Ascencion, which is nearly rs
miles south by west of Columbus, New
Mexico
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
ALL'S WELL ON FRONT
No Sniping, No Fighting: Mexican
Message of Friendship.

San Antonio March 1.-THE Amer
lean expeditionary force has had no
casualties and has had no clashes with
Villistas, according to reports received
at Fort Sam Houston today.
There have been no instances Of
sniping reported.
The Mexican consulate here today
received a telegram from Gustavo Is
tinosa Mirels, governor of the state of
Coahuila, and former private secretary
to General Carranza, in which he said:
Il verify believe that this crisis will
be solved satisfactorily by both ma
tions Every Mexican has absolute
confidence of the sterling qualities of
General Carranza-
Il am of the opinion that acts of
bandits ought never to cause friction
between two neighboring republics"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
ROW FOR ST. PAT HONOR
Hibernian Factions in Court for Pa
rade Privilege. A

New York, March 17.-St. Patrick's
day will be celebrated by a parade
this afternoon of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians in New York county
Mem bers of another faction known as
the Ancient Order of Hibernians in
America. refused TO join in the parade
after a legal battle in the courts for
exclusive permission to march through
the streets. Owing to this conflict the
customary review of the parade by
Cardinal Farley was omitted.
Dinners. receptions and balls are
planned by many Irish organizations
for tonight. A separate parade of
10000 IriShmen will be held in
BROOKLYN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-17
CONSUL A SURVIVOR
Richard SchilIing and Family Reach
LoDdon-Were on Doomed Ship.

London, March IA Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam says: Richard
Schilling, the American consul who
with his wife and daughter arrived
here today with other survivors of the
Tubantia expressed the opinion that
the liner struck mine. The steamer,
he said soon came to a standstill after
being struck and almost Immediately
heeled over. The passengers and crew
rushed on deck, leaving all their be-
longings behind.
Mr.. Schilling had heard some per-
sons on board had lost their lives, but
the correspondent was unable to OBJ
tain any confirmation Of this