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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
VILLA A JAP ALLY
Mexican Leader Agreed to Give
NippOnese Naval Base.
Carranza Officials Find Incrim.
mating Papers in Juarez.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 5.--Legal papers.
correspondence and other documents
have been found in the archives OF the
Juarez customs house by Carranza Of
ficals which show conclusively that
General Villa had entered into an
agreement with the japanese govern
ment to permit the landing of Jap
anese troops on the west coast of Mex
leo, according to Carranza. Consul An
dres Garcia and other Carranza Off
cials.
The correspondence is said to have
been found following the formal sur
render of the town to Carranza Off
cials and all of the documents have
been forwarded to General Carranza
at Queretaro. The permit for the land
ing of troops and the leasing of a
bay on the west coast of Mexico was
in exchange for q large monetary con-
sideration, said to have been $1,000.
600 gold. Large shipments of am
munition for the Villa forces when
they were operating in Sonora are
said to have been a part of the con-
sideration.
The dates of the negotiations were
not given out by Carranza officials.
but it is thought the correspondence
was exchanged during the latter part
of Villas regime last summer and fall
when he was in desperate need Of
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05

Mr.. Harries has taken a prominent
part in the commercial and Industrial
activities of the city and his loss will
be felt by his associates on. the various
Commercial club committees on which
he served. In reco gnition of his serv-
ices to the Commercial club, he was
made q director of the organization at
the annual election held recently. Mr..
Harries was also member of tn"
Rotary club. representing the passen-
ger department of the railway service.
Began Railroading in 1906.
Mr. Harries began his railroad ca
reer in 1906, as night clerk in the
North Topeka station of the Santa Fe
under Charles Gerteisen. Later he
was appointed day clerk. In 1909. he
clerk IN the North Topeka office. A
year and a half later, he was made
day clerk and in 1913 succeeded Guy
Gardiner as city passenger agent.
| Under Gerteisen and Gardiner. both
we'll trained railroad men. Harries re-
ceived a course of training that pre-
pared him to step into Mr. Gardiner
place when that gentleman was called
to Denver as city passenger agent. Mr.
HAIRLESS work while in charge of the
! local Union Pacific office has been ol
/ A high order and his advancement
comes as no great surprise to his
/ friends.
Mr. Harries is a Shawnee county
/ boy, having been born about 10 miles
north of the city in 1891. Excepting
for a year spent with his parents il
/ Arkansas, he has always lived here
and received his education in the
public schools of the city.
! While Mr.. HAIRLESS appointment t.
his new position becomes effective
February Is. Mrs. Harries and theii
child will re main in Topeka for shor
/ time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
Holland Demands ReparatiOn
for Sinking Steamer.
Germany Severely Called to
Task for TOrpedOing Ship.
A VIOLATION OF NEUTRALITY
Where Was English Fleet
When Germans Appeared!
Call for Punishment of Captain
and Cash for Loss.

The Hague, Feb. 5.-Dutch newspa-
pers both pro-German and anti-Ger-
man are unanimous in demanding
from Germany prompt explanation of
and reparation for the torpedoing of
the Dutch tank steamer Artemis by a
German torpedo boat in the North sea.
The newspapers call for punishment
of the German commander who was
responsible for what is described as a
violation of law and an unjustifia BILE
act of war against The Netherlands.
The Vaderland recalls previous Ger
man errors and dwells on the danger
of further incidents of this nature In
cidentally. it asks what the British
fleet was doing while a conspicuously
colored German torpedo boat flotilla
was calmly occupying the busiest
steamer track between the Hook of
Holland and the Nordhinder light
house.
Sees Breakdown of Discipline.
The Nieuw Courant treats the case
az breakdown of the vaunted Ger
man organization and discipline which,
it says, seems urgently to need i'm
provement, especially from the view
point of the safety. of lives and prop
erty of neutrals 1t demands COM
pletely pecuniary and political salts
faction from Germany and asks:
Did the German flotilla propose to
remove all ships from the neighbor-
hood of a sinking Zeppelin and fire
wildly and blindly when its plan did
not seem to succeed?" This it says
might explain the act, though in no
wise excusing it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
CHARGE BAD FAITH
"Try to Humiliate Us by Lusi-
tania Demands"
So Says Germany in Latest Re-
ply From Over Seas.
WILSON STUDYING IT OVER
"NeVer Give In" Is UItimatum
of German Press.
"COnceded Everything, Now
America Demands More"
WILSON STUDYING IT over

Washington, Feb. 5.-The Lusitania
case again today was in the forefront
of the international problems occupy
ing the serious consideration of the
Washington government. President
Wilson and secretary Lansing care
fully ent over n new proposal pre-
sented last night by Count Bernstorff,
the German ambassador; Onill hey
have decided there will be no change
in the deadlock to which negotiations
came weeks ago.
Berlin. Feb 5.-New developments
in the Lusitania case are being awaited
from Washington, with regard TO the
proposals of Secretary Lansing on the
subject of submarine warfare and the
arming of merchantmen. The Asso-
ciated Press is authoritatively inform
ed that they have not so far been
submitted to Germany.
Only Flat Refusal.
The press continues to discuss the
cabled report regarding those pro-
posals of Mr.. Lansing. The koelniche
Volks Zeitung, an organ OF the Cath-
olic party, says that the proposals are
| g. DsC lutely unacceptable, as their ac-
ceptance would signify the abandon
ment of the entire German submarine
cam paign against the commerce OF the
allies With regard to the Lusitania
question, the Volks Zeitung says if Mr.
manding Germany recognize the sink
! ing of the Lusitania as illegal and un-
justified by the theory of reprisals
| then there can be only one answer
| fla refusal.
| The tension created by the latest
development in the Lusitania case evi-
IDENTIFY is lessening. Most of the aft
| ernoon papers do not discuss the sit
uation today. The KreuZ Zeitung
| however, says it is necessary to en-
phasize the reasons which should in
fluence Chancellor Won Bethmann
| Hollweg in deciding not to meet the
demands of the United States.
What Docs America Mean?
THE chancellor will have to ask
what America means by again sud
! eral principle involved in the Lusitania
affair and demanding that we adopt 9
position completely at variance with
the one we took, clearly and without
| ambiguity, six months ago." the lei
litung adds. HE will have to decide
whether this action by America does
not reflect intention which could moi
| be removed by concession. however
great on our part, but could be met
only by firm resolution.
THE chancellor will have to con-
slider whether it would not make or
our allies, our enemies and neutrals
means justified by our successes anC
military position, to abandon our for
mer standpoint and make a confession
of having acted contrary to interna-
| tional law "a confession which woul6
| be used for all time to prove the truth
of the ISLANDERS which have beer
! heaped upon us"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
CONFESS To GUILT
Politicians We're Indicted for
Beating Up Voters.
All Fined-Chief of Police De-
mands Trial.

Indianapolis. Feb. 5.-The following
Democrats recently indicted for as
saulting voters at the last election.
pleaded guilty before Special Judge
Eichhorn:
Weyland Sanders, police sergeant.
Lee Stringer, patrolnan.
James Lucas. bailiff city court.
Hugh Costello, south side politician.
Michael O'COnnor, saloonkeeper.
Tony Dernelly, precinct worker
All were fined s25 and costs except
Costello, whose fine was fixed at $50.
Samuel V. Perrott, chief of police,
was indicted with the men who plead
ed guilty today His trial has not been
set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
All Clarendon, Ark, Population
Warned to Move.
Flood Will Go Over Levee, Says
Weather Bureau.
.RESCUERS CLUB COAVICTS
500 Blacks, Frenzied by Flood,
Driven to Safety.
Helena Sends Out Calls to Help
Strengthen Levee.

Arkansas City, Ark, Feb. 5.-Ar-
kansas City is flooded deeper than at
any time in its history and last night
the waterworks and electric light
plants were out of commission. Back
water is seven inches deeper i'm the
city than during the 1913 flood and
the entire town is inundated. People
are living in the second stories of their
homes and on the levee and I'm box
cars
Near Top of Lcvec.
Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 4.-"Get ev-
erybody out of Clarendon and the low
lands quick"
This was the warning sent to Clar-
endon at 10 o'clock today by II. :.
Cole, section director of the United
States weather bureau, who predict
ed a stage of 3S feet on the White
river by Feb s. The Clarendon
levees are constructed to withstand 3S
feet. but with the water at 81 feet
yesterday calls for aid were sent to
Helena and sacks gravel ballast and
workmen asked to come to the assist
ance of the town.
The stage at Clarendon today was
S5.4 feet and rising rapidly. The high
water coming down the river from
Newport and the clogged condition of
the Mississippi add to the gravity of
the situation, Mr.. Cole says.
Tells of Rescuing Conyicts.
Dr. c. c. Price, engineer of the Lin
woodAuburn levee district who
reached Pine Bluff today, told an in
teresting story of the manner in which
the convicts-nearly 500 of them
were handled in the flood of the Ark
ansas which for a time threatened TO
drown more than 400 of them.
[ When it was learned at the farm
that the front levees would not with
stand the flood pressure, orders were
given for the negroes to move. dry
floor appealed more to the blacks.
however, than thoughts of safety and
they openly rebelled. Clubs and straps
We're used by the few white men left
on the farm. During the transfer a
white guard fell into the water This
further increased the fears of the ne
groes After several hours of siren
uous coercion. the blacks were driv-
! en- from the stockade to the top of the
levee.
Run Trains Again.
Seattle, Feb. 5.-Except for the dan
ger of serious floods and snowslide=
caused by the melting snow, conditions
in western Washington which has
been snowbound since Tuesday were
pidly approaching normal today.
Street car companies expected to
have all their lines running before
night while the railroads reported
greatly improved conditions. The
Northern Pacific cleared it's double
track line across the Cascade noun
tains late yesterday and trains which
had been held in the mountains four
days were released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
MORE SNOW COMING
Effects of the Recent Storm Have Al
most Disappeared.

Conditions over the state are slight
ly improved today following brief
thaw yesterday. The wires are prac
tically free of ice and telephone and
telegraph service is more nearly nor
NAL than for the past ten days. Tenn
peratures this morning were lower in
nearly all sections of the state, near
zero weather being experienced in
some places. More snow is expected
tonight or tomorrow The ground is
there is much apprehension as to the
safety of the wheat crop. The fruit
crop, with the exception of peaches,
is thought to be safe.
The temperature dropped rapidly
last night after reaching the highest
point in a period of ten days At 5
O'Clock this morning the mercury
stood at 7 degrees, the lowest mark
of the night. Little change in tenn
perature is expected tonight. The
night and Sunday. temperature of
between and 10 degrees is expected.
The shippers forecast calls for zero
temperatures for 36-hour shipments
north; east, to 10; west and south.
10 degrees. The minimum last night
was 10 degrees below normal for this
date The sky was cloudy this morn
| ing and the wind was in the northeast.
On this date in 1907 the mercury
dropped to degrees below zero. the
lowest on record. The high mark is
| ga degrees, established in 1904. The
Kaw river stands at 6.S feet, the same
stage as on Friday morning.
The highest temperature between I
o'clock this morning and o'clock this
afternoon was recorded at IL O'Clock
when the thermometer registered :
degrees above zero. The average tenn
perature was II degrees above normal
A 12-mile an hour wind was blowing
this morning from the northeast.
The hourly temperatures were:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05

States Attorney Secures Evil
dence for Grand Jury.
Probing Sons Finances to Find
Murder Motive.

Buffalo. Feb. BARRING further
research into the financial affairs of
John Edward Teiper, held in connec-
ton with the Orchard Park tragedy in
which his mother and brother were
killed, District Attorney Dudley has
completed the compilation of evidence
which he will present to the grand jury
next week.
The financial status of Teiper's
brick company, his personal bank ac-
counts, and money dealings between
his mother and himself have been in
vestigated- The condition of Grace ].
Teiper, upon whose recovery the Off
cials had placed the hope of learning
the true story of the Sunday night
tragedy was reported less favorable
today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
WeQther77aT1
Forecasts OFT
Zeppelin Raids

London, Feb. 5.-The ally
Mail publishes letter from a
meteorological expert warning the
British public that the next Yep
pelin raid over London probably
will take place in daylight. He
supports the prediction by me-
teorolOgical data regarding prob
able cloud and wind conditions
which ne says are likely to make
approach easy and pursuit by
aeroplane difficult.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
RAY HARRIES TO co
City Ticket Agent of the Z. p.
Has Been Promoted.
He Will Join the Colonization
Bureau at Omaha.

G. r. Harries, who for the last three
years has been local city passenger
agent for the Union Pacific, will go to
Omaha. Neb.. February 15 to become
chief clerk in the colonization and in
dustrial bureau of the road under r.
A Smith. The department has charge
Of colonization and the fostering of
new industries over the entire Union
Pacific system which includes besides
the Union Pacific railroad, the Oregon
Short Line and the Washington Rail-
road and Navigation company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
Tell Clerks to
Quit Uraior, or
Quit Your Job

Fort Worth, Texas. Feb. 8
Texas & Pacific railway clerks
continued at work in the freight
and yardmaster's office today,
pending a further conference be-
tween the Union officials and the
railroad company. The clerks
have been told to quit the union
or quit their jobs. They are
seeking recognition of the union.
The disputes applies to all of tht.
big offices in Texas and Louisiana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
Foreclose s.. 500, 600 Mortgage

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 5.--Suit for
the foreclosure of two mortgages ag-
gregating s2,500,000 was brought In
federal court here today against the
Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad
company by the Farmers Loan &
Trust company, of New York. trustee
1t is understood that application for
the appointment of a receiver will be
made tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
CLIENTS CONSCIENCE
HURT HIM S4,876 WORTH

Washington. Feb. 5.-The treas
ury conscience fund was increased
today by two contributions one of
S4,S76.50 from a New York lawyer
on behalf of a client. The other
was two ten cent pieces from an
unknown person in Michigan, who
suggested they go to support a
minister of the gospel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
Senator Curtis and Albert L.
Reid Get Fair Play.
SON-IN-LAW OF Mr.. DOCKING
Lecturer State Grange Spend
ing Fortune for Evidence.
Claimed Weber Owes Death to
Desire for Protection.

Alfred Docking, of Manhattan,
grand lecturer for the Kansas State
Grange, his daughter, Mrs. Lulu Dock
ing Weber and her 1S-months-old
daughter, Lois, are seeking justice for
a Kansas boy, Frank Weber, son-in-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
STATESMEN GUARDED
No Outbreak Occurs at Re-AssembIing
of Greek Congress-

Athens, Feb. 5.-At the re-as-
sembling of the Greek chamber of
deputies today Michael Theotokis.
brother of the recently deceased for
mer premier was elected president of
the chamber without opposition
guard of soldiers with fixed bayonets
was stationed in the galleries hut no
special incidents marked the proceed
ings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
HIGH COST OF LIVING
GETS GENTLE WALLOP

retail prices of the principal ar
ticles of food in the United States
decreased l per cent during the
first nine months of last year. The
bureau of labor statistics also
shows that prices in September,
1915, We're five per cent lower
than in September, 1914, but were
the same as for September, 1918.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
10 Per Cent Raise for SEQ.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 5.-Five hun
dred workmen employed by the Pitts
City, Pa, and by the Heidenkamp
Glass company at Springdaie, Pa,
were today notified of an increase Of
ten per cent in wages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05
MISSIONARIES SAFE IN
REBEL INFESTED CHINA

New York. Feb. THE Ameri-
can Baptist Foreign Missionary So
ciety announced today the receipt
of a cabiegram stating that all
missionaries in West China are
safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-05

WEAIiitIs .,rccast for Kansas
Probably snow tonight and sun
day; not much change In temDerature
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-02
PENSACOLA AND
PENSACOLIANS
Boost for Escambia-

Boost for Escambia-
Escambia county is seriously con-
sidering the erection of county agri-
cultural school. Enthusiastic agri-
culturahsts of the far western coun-
ty of the state are at work on plans
to float a bond issue for that pur-
pose.
Escambia county has always been
to the forefront in matter concern
ing agricultural development, and
we believe that in this indication Of
progressiveness along those lines she
Will accomplish far greater results in
the future. It is probable that these
schools will be the means of giving
the prospective farmers a fair edu-
cation in farming and that they may
be fitted for post-courses at the Flor
ida State Agricultural or other col
leges. 1t viii have the effect Of
bringing about greater interest in
scientific farming. There are many
who would take up agriculture if the
means and the facilities were better
to their fancy.-JacksonviIle Metrop-
oils.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-02
MR.. KNOTS SPEECH.

The address of Hon. w. V. Knott at
Mallory Court last night was well receiy-
ed by the large audience present to hear
him. Mr. Knott, though not an orator, IS
logical and convincing speaker and held
the interest of his audience to the end.
His speech showed that he has full
grasp of the issues of the campaign, and
thorough knowledge of all the affairs OF
the state government, and that he is fully
equipped to be the chief executive of pro-
gressive Florida.
AS will be seen from the report OF the
meeting in the news columns Of this morn
ing's Journal, Mr. Knott briefly and clearly
stated his position upon all and every one
of the questions that have legitimately
entered into the gubernatorial campaign.
Mr.. Knott answered fully and satisfac-
torilv to all his fair-minded hearers all the
charges that have been made against his
public record by his opponents and others,
being particularly clear in his explana-
ton of the method pursued in accordance
with the law in the assessment of railroad
property by the board charged with that
duty.
He fully refuted the charge of lack of
diligence on the part of the Comptroller, as
supervising officer of the state banks, and
showed that the supervision of banks dur
ing the past four years had been of the
best and that the policy pursued had saved
and prevented many failures and conse-
quent loss to the people.
On the whole his address was clear,
manly statement of the truth. from a man
~, clean man, fully informed and able to
take care of himself in any situation, and
that he is the right man for Governor OF
this great state at this time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-02
A HALF HOLIDAY FOR ALL.

A number of Pensacola's representative
merchants, commencing today, will close
their places of business every Friday after
noon during the next three months.
All over the United States the move
ment is growing to make the lot of the
working man and woman easier. Outings
are the regular thing vacations are freely
given; hours are easier, for capital has
learned that the good health of its en-
ployees is one of the finest investments pos
sible
Everything in the tropics closes for sew
eral hours during the heat of the day, and
business does not suffer in the least. The
people simply learn to do their shopping at
other than the siesta time. In fact, they
are too busy taking siesta themselves Ii
every merchant in Pensacola declares a
half-holiday he will not lose a single dol
lar in trade
His customers will make their purchases
Friday morning and take a trip to the
beach in the afternoon.
Make it unanimous, business men of
Pensacola; the benefit will be felt by
everybody.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-02


of Florida.
On April 14tn, 1915, appointed as Judge Of
the First Judicial Circuit Of Florida for the unexpired
term Of Judge Emmett Wolfe, who had resigned
The unexpired term will have been completed.
June, 1917 it being about on third of full term.
During the past year have held several terms II
court in the different counties of the circuit and you
have had the opportunity determine for yourselves
to my fitness and qualifications Judge
am candidate to succeed myself, and am asking
for the endorsement and support Of the Democratic
voters in the Primary Election to be held June 9Th 1916
The duties of the office have been such to prevent
my making thorough canvass Of the circuit, and as
much would have liked to and talk personally
to each Of you, have found it impossible to do
have endeavored to discharge the duties Of the Of
fee faithfully and mparally and shall continue to do
this.
# you feel that am worthy Of your support, an
that am qualified for the position, shall greatly aPi
preciate your endorsement for full term.
Respectfully,
A. g. CAMPBELL.
Advertisement)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-02
STATE PRESS ON
FLORIDA FEATURES
Libel7 Pshawi

The Palm Beach Sun has a nice
little libel suit tucked away in its
vest pocket, one Maule, contractor
on court house job, asking $50 1000
damages on account of articles pub
lished in The Sun. This is a fine adj
vertisement for The Sun, which prob
ably will cost the paper nothing.
Bringing libel suits against newsps
pers seems to be a popular pastime
these days, but who has heard of any
one collecting damages from news
paper on one of these suits Lake
land Telegram.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-02

The muzzle law on the press would be
very soon repealed if all the newspapers
agreed not to print any favorable reference
to any candidate during the 18-day period,
or even announce a political meeting. But
then if the newspapers did this they would
lay themselves open to Indictment under
the constitution of the United States which
prohibits cruel and unusual punishment