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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Apparent Inactivity of De FactO
Troops Is Alarming.
Report Detection Among CanO's
Men at Namiquipa.
VILLAS INJURIES BUT A RUSE?
Indications That He Is Head
ing for chihuahua City.
War Department Credits Re-
port of CanO Revolt.

Camp of General J. J. Perish
ing, at the Front April BY
Aeroplane to Colonia Dublan and
by Radio to Columbus, N. M,
April 3.-American cavalrymen
encountered a fleeing force of
Villa men near --, (censored)
early today and sounds of firing
have been heard from that direc-
ton, but no report has been
made to headquarters as to the
results.
The mountains of Guerrero are be-
ing combed thoroughly for Villa by the
American forces, but nothing has been
learned as to his whereabouts other
than that captured bandits said he
was being carried farther into the
mountains in his jolting coach.
washington Credits Report.
Washington, April 3.-Reports that
Colonel Cano had deserted General
Carranza and joined Villas bandit
forces with his command or a part OF
it, we're credited today by officials of
the state and war departments and ii
was stated authoritatively that while
official intimations that Cano had re-
volted had been received here. no
actual confirmation had come.
The impression prevailed that a
number of CanO's men were in the
ght last Wednesday when Colonel
Dodd struck the bandits near Guer-
rero.
Major General Funston has been in
structed to warn the American avia-
tors not to use machines which may
he defective or to take unnecessary
risks n flying over dangerous noun
tainoGs country.
villa ''NiII o. the Wisp."
FL Paso, April s. Francisco Villa
has again become the man of mystery
Almost within the grasp of the Ameri-
Continued on Page p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
100000 RESERVES
Spanish War Veterans Plan
Auxiliary to e. S. Army.
VIII Include Able Bodied Men
Who Have Seen Service.

Chicago, April s.-Plans are being
considered today by the United States
Veterans legion, an auxiliary of the
United States Spanish War veterans,
for an active campaign for enlistment
Immediately after the charter for the
organization is returned from Wash
ington. which is expected this week.
More than two hundred mem bers of
the legion. which has a membership
of about 1000 men, yesterday drew up
plans for a rally of all Spanish war
veterans in this city to be held when
the charter arrives. Frank Sims, who
presided at yesterdays meeting, said
the legion expected to enlist men who
have seen actual service in time of
war. There are no less than quar-
ter of a million in the ranks of the
United Spanish war veterans he said.
We also shall enlist all able bodied
men of good character who have
served in the army and navy and in
the national guards of the several
states. Thus we will be able to pro-
vide a reserve citizen army of at least
100000 trained men. who will be
available instantly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
KILLING FROST HERE
Another One Is Promised for Tomor.
row Morning.

Temperatures were close to freezing
in all parts of the state last night and
the sky was cloudy in nearly all of
Kansas. Only two slight showers
were reported anywhere in the state.
The mercury at Topeka got down to 35
degrees, which makes the lowest mark
in several days. The reading is de-
grees below normal. A general change
in the weather is expected.
The forecast calls for unsettled
weather tonight and Tuesday: rain
Tuesday and in the southwestern part
of the state tonight. The mercury to-
night will not reach freezing at Tope-
ka, but it will be in the neighborhood
of 80 degrees by Tuesday morning.
The highest temperature on record for
this date is IS degrees, established in
1893. The low mark, 81 degrees. was
set in 1899.
With the low reading last night a
killing frost occurred but as there was
nothing to kill the frost did little dam
age The Kaw river stage today is 6.5
feet.
Temperatures today averaged de-
grees below normal. The wind blew
at the rate of S miles an hour from
the north. Following are hourly tenn
perature readings for the day, fur
1fu nv tho xyeafhar hur-aat1-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
French FOresee Most Drastic
Assault Is Near.
Invaders Gain Gradually on
Two Sectors.
BATTLE ROARED ALL NIGHT
Paris Claims French Gain in
CaiIIette Wood.
TeutOns Moving Up Huge Siege
Guns to Pound Forts.

Paris, April "a new phase of the
battle of Verdun has begun and the
belief prevails that the violence of
the latest attacks foreshadows another
attempt by the Germans to rush the
fortress with their vast forces. New
batteries of large caliber have been
moved up closer to the French front
and the German infantry has been
rested and reorganized.
Yesterdays fighting on the whole
was not unfavora Bile to the French
it is authoritatively stated. The OBJ
ject of the Germans was to clear the
approaches to Fort Douaumont and
1000 men were thrown forward on
the mile and half line between Dou-
aumont fort and the village of Naux.
The attacking force succeeded in
crossing a little ravine which hitherto
had stopped them and in entering the
Caillette wood. Further east they dis
lodged the French from the last
ruined house of the village of Vaux
but the French positions were so
placed as to make it practically inn
possible for the Germans to debouch
from the village.
Vigorous French counter attacks
drove them back to the upper fringe
of Caillette wood. The total result of
the very formidable effort they had
put forth was a gain for the Germans
of about 500 yards of terrain, more
than offset, it is affirmed, by the
very heavy losses they had endured.
On the west of the river, the Ger
mans attacked the Avocourt block
house in a not less determined effort,
but met with a complete failure, the
observers declare.
Paris, April 3.-Fighting continued
all night in the Verdun region east of
the Meuse, between Douaumont and
Vaux.
The issue turned generally, the war
office announcement of this afternoon
| says, in favor of the French, who
/ gained ground in the northern part
Of Caillette wood which was occupied
| by the Germans yesterday. West of
the river bombardment was carried
| on near Haumont without effect
The statement says that in yester-
days fighting the Germans heightened
their front of attack to about three
! kilometres (tWo milesl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Ten Thousand May Maneuver
Here This Summer.
Five States Plan to Send Sol
diers to Fort Riley.
GOVERNMENT FINANCE Il
Uncle Sam Will Be Asked to
Arrange for Expense.
Greatest Army Gathering in
History of the State.

Missouri may send 5000 national
guardsmen to Kansas next summer
for the maneuverS at Fort Rlley-
Plans are now being worked out for
Joint meet of the militiamen of
Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyo-
ming to meet at Riley in late July
or early August. Today General
Clark of Missouri, wrote to Charles L.
Martin, adjutant general of Kansas, in
which he offered to entertain plan
to bring Missouri troops to this state
The joint meet may bring 10000 to
10000 troops to Kansas.
If plans now considered can be
worked out. Kansas will this year hold
one of the biggest army maneuvers
staged in the west in years. The en-
tire western divis!on--Kansas. Ne
braska, Colorado. wyoming and Mis-
souri-may participate. 1t is the first
time in the history of the division that
a joint field meet has been held FL
nancial aid for the project is being
sought from the federal government
An appropriation bill before a sub
committee in congress will probably
provide the necessary funds.
Invited to Missouri.
In his letter to General Martin to-
day, General Clark of Missouri, in
vited the Kansas troops to visit Ne
vada, Mo-, for maneuvers to be held
in July. In view of the plan to hold
a Joint encampment this year, Cen
eral Clark intimated that arrange
ments might be made to bring the
Missouri troops to Kansas. 1t is al
most impossible, he said, to send the
Missouri soldiers to Fort Robinson,
Neb. The Nebraska fort is the one
competitor against Fort Riley for the
big military gathering. The attitude
of the Missouri soldiers in favoring
Fort Riley, will doubtless result in
bringing the guardsmen to this state.
Military reports show that Missouri
has a larger number of national
guardsmen than any other state in the
western group. The state has four
regiments of infantry, which recruited
to war strength would represent 7,74O
men. There are probably 5000 men
in the service at this time. Nearly all
of these men, General Clark stated.
have arranged for vacation periods
during the maneuvers. If a satisfac-
tory time can be fixed for the holding
of the big military meet at Fort Riley
the Missourians will come.
Other states in the group would
bring the attendance during the man.
euvers to nearly 10000. Letters and
kilograms from army officers in other
states indicate they will strongly favor
the plan for a joint mobilization OF
/ troops. The maneuvers would con-
tinue ten days and would greatly over
shadow any former military demon
stratiOn in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
REPRIMAND IS ALL
Army Man Who "Invented' Punitive
Expedition Found Guilty on Trial.

San Antonio. April 3-After review
ing the papers in the case of Lieuten-
ant Mort, who was tried by court-mar-
tial on charges arising from his lead
ing two junior officers and a small de-
tachment of enlisted men across the
Rio Grande into Mexico near Browns
vile to recover two soldiers who had
benn detained by Mexicans on the
south bank of the river. General Fun
ston announced today that Lieutenant
Mort had been found guilty and SEN
fenced to be reprimanded.
Eo will be released at once and
restored to duty. He is now held at
Mercedes, Texas, but has been ordered
transferred TO the Second field artil-
Iery now in the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Is HURT in BLAST
Gas Tank in Buffalo Plant
Blew Off Roof.
Several May Die as Result of
the Explosion.

Buffalo. April 3.-Twenty-f men
were injured. several probably fatally
in an explosion at the plant of the
Otis Elevator company here today. The
accident was attributed to the explo-
sion of a gas tank in the foundry
The roof of the building, which
was of steel and concrete construction
was blown off and the interior was
badly damaged. More than one hun
dred men were at work in the plant
when the explosion occurred. The
cause other than the fact that it came
from a gas tank, has not yet been as
certained.
Twenty-Five of the injured were
taken to hospitals and three less Sc
riously hurt were taken to their homes.
Of the injured it was said that five
were proba bly, fatally hurt.
No estimate was given as the the
property loss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
SUBWAY men STRIKE
Ten Thousand Workers in New York
Demand Eight-Hour Day.

New York, April 3.-About ten thou
sand men mostly unskilIed laborers
and timbermen employed on the city's
new dual subway system, went on
strike today demanding an eight-hour
day and an increase of from ] 5 to IS
per cent in wages. The strikers are
members of the tunnel and subway
construction international union which
is affiliated with the American fed
Grafton of labor.
According to Thomas T.. O'Brie1.
president of the subway workers
union, the action of the members has
tied up so per cent of the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
FLOODS IN TEXAS
Sheep and Cattle in Trinity
Valley Are Killed.
Loss at San Angelo Will Reach
Nearly 100000.

Dallas. Tex. April 3.-The Trinity
river had reached a stage of S9.l feet
here today, which was greater than
expected Subsistence of the flood is
not expected before tomorrow by the
local weather bureau and persons IN
the lowlands have again been warned
to remove their livestock to higher
ground. No loss of life has been re-
ported, but there has been some
property damage and loss of stock in
the lowlands.
Trains over the Denton branch of
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway
were detoured over the Texas & Pa
cific today on account of the high wa
ter which came over the tracks. The
two days cold rain has caused a con-
siderable amount of suffering by cat
tie in the Panhandle section, one
rancher at Big Springs having lost
one hundred head. The sudden change
in the weather at San Angelo has
killed many newly-sheared goats and
sheep in that section. Stockmen there
estimate the loss will reach nearly
100000.
Receding at Fort Worth.
Fort Worth, April 3.-Flood condi-
tions are rapidly improving here to-
day. The water in the lowlands is
falling and car service is being re-
sumed to the stock yards district. 1t
will be impossible however, to use the
Texas league baseball park for several
days.
Storm Moves North.
Washington April 3.-The center of
the southern storm according to
weather bureau reports is over north
west Georgia and advancing slowly
been followed by general rains in the
Gulf states
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
BY WILBUR :. FORREST.

London. April 3.-A great wave cf
Indignation swept England today fol-
lowing the three Zeppelin raids on
England in the past seventy-two hours
with great loss of life.
Demands for extreme punishment OF
the crew of the Zeppelin LIS. CAP
tured off the mouth of the THEMES
early Saturday, were heard on every
side Newspapers exercised the
greatest restraint in discussing the
possible fate of the prisoners. In the
clubs, hotels and on the streets they
were denounced as baby killers" and
il was urged that the government
should make an example of them
Reports that the officers OF the
Zeppelin were being served from
British officers mess tables, with a
servant assigned to each. particularly
aroused the public's anger. IT seems
certain that the government will be
interrogated on this point in parlia-
ment.
Heavy Toll of Destruction
Details of the Sunday night raid. The
first in which the coast of Scotland has
been visited, were still lacking early
today but the war office expected 70
make an announcement of the casual
ties this afternoon. 1t is believed GER
tain that the casualties in the three
raids will total nearly 300 in dead and
wounded.
The Zeppelin attacks were generally
coupled in the popular mind with the
renewal of submarine activity both IN
British waters and in the Meditef-
ranean Four more vessels have been
sunk in the last twenty-four hours
with a loss of nearly twenty lives
Denial was made today of the truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
DRAW AFTER WAR BILL
Wilson and E<itchin Prepare Anti
Dumping Revenue Clause.

Washington, April 3.-President
Wilson and Majority Leader Kitchin
of the house agreed today on general
terms of anti-dumping and unfair
competition legislation TO meet condi-
tions after the European war. The
ways and means committee will put
them in the revenue bill which Mr..
Kitchin told the president would be
ready for the house about April 20.
The anti dumping legislation will be
along the general lines of that elimin-
ated from the present tariff law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Puts Stick in
Dry Tour, Booze
to Preuer1t Use

Hoquian, Wash, April 3.-Gum
camphor has plugged the biggest
loophole in Washington prohibit
ton law Inspired to investigate,
by the increasing number or
drunks, Police Judge Smith learn
ed that grain alcohol was the most
popular tipple. This can be pur-
chased at a drug store if the pur-
chaser swears it is to be used for
mechanical purposes. Smith then
ordered all druggists to put few
grains of camphor in each flask OF
alcohol. 1t isn't poisonous. and
some might stand the taste, but it
simply won't stay down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Freezer Mail
Service Next
Postal Upif

Washington, April 3.-Refrig-
orator mail service may soon be a
reality, if the recommendation of
Postmaster Collins of Kansas City,
Mo, receives the official Wash
ington Q. X A letter from him
today asked the department for
permission to install cold storage
facilities in the postoffice to pro-
tect the produce shipped through
the farm -to-table' exchange OF
the parcel post. Then in summer,
if the housewife is not at home
when the postmen delivers the
dressed spring fry, or the butter
just from the farm, he will take it
back to the office and put it on
ice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
GERARD FOR GOVERNOR
Berlin Ambassador, However, Says
His Duty Is to Remain at Post

Berlin, April 3.-James w. Gerard,
the American ambassador, states that
he was asked by friends and by the
Democratic party to run for governor
of New York, says the Overseas News
agency. He considers it his duty,
however. to stay in Berlin during the
war.
Berlin cable dispatch last night
said Mr.. Gerard had issued a state
ment denying that he intended to re-
sign and run for governor of New
York. but did not say Mr. Gerard
had stated he had been asked to be-
come a candidate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
CAN'T TAX OIL LEASES
L. :. Court Denies Oklahoma Right
Have Value of Half Million.

Washington, April 3.-The right of
Oklahoma to tax the gas and oil leases
of the Indian Territory Illuminating
Oil company on Usage Indian lands in
Oklahoma was denied today by the
supreme court. state authorities had
fixed the value of the company prop
erty for taxation at a half million dol
lars The contest was overtaxation for
1912, but the principles would apply
to succeeding years, the leases expiring
this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Clay County Democrats Elect.

Clay Center. Kan. April 3.-Clay
county Democrats have elected the
following delegates to attend the state
convention in Hutchinson April II:
William Faulconer, A. Hartman, J. c
Carson, George Beckner, NJ. NJ. Smith,
Everett White and c. A. johnson. No
instructions were given concerning ma
tional committeeman. Local leaders,
however, declare that the delegate.
probably will support Col w. +. Sapp
as against James w. Orr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
FULL CREW LAW valid
Supreme Court UphOlds Arkansas
Court in Railroad Case.

Washington, April 3.-The supreme
court today upheld as constitutional
the Arkansas full crew law of 1913,
requiring all railways to use crews of
six men while switching in terminals,
yards or across public crossings in the
cities of the first and second class.
The st. Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern was convicted of switching
cars in Hot Springs with less than the
required men. 1t contended that the
law was unconstitutional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
MORE ON GERMAN PLOT
British Police Recover Letters on
WeIland Canal Conspiracy.

Washington, April 3.-A quantity of
belonging to Horst
Won Der Goltz, the alleged German spy
who said he was the directing head of
the plan to blow up the Welland can
al has been seized by Scotland Yard
detectives and will be made public
shortly by the British foreign office
according to an announcement today
by department of justice officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
TO BUY U. S. WHEAT
It's supply Exhausted, Holland Orders
100000 Tons Monthly.

The Hague April 3.-Holland's re-
serves OF wheat practically are eX-
hausted and the Associated Press is
informed. on the very highest author
ity. that the government intends to
buy 100, 600 tons in America in addi-
ton to the normal $4,000 monthly
in order to form the needed reserve.
Several Dutch ships have been re-
Questioned under the new ship law to
bring these supplies from America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
BABIES BODY GUARDS IN
CHINATOWN TONG FEUDS

San Francisco. April 3.-Ba bies
are all the rage in Chinatown since
the tong war began. There is an
unwritten law among Chinese high
binders that a father with a child
in his arms shall not be shot The
police say this accounts for the NUM-
ber of babies getting the air on the
streets these days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
500 BOYS And GIRLS
IN AGGIE CLASS A WEEK

St Paul. MINI, April Six
hundred Minnesota boys and girls
are here today to study agricul-
tural methods for week. The
short course is at the University of
Minnesota, which has arranged to
board the youngsters for the week
for 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
Killed Two Civilians With
Bombs at Dunkirk.
Circle Over Scotland and North
east England.
DROP 20 SHOTS IN 45 MINUTES
Several Dirigibles Haunted Dis
trict Fully Four Hours.
Official Report on Damage In
flicted Not Yet Announced.

London. April 3.-Ten persons
were killed and eleven injured in
Scotland i'm Sunday nights Zcppc-
lin raid. it was officially an
nounced this afternoon. There
were no casualties in England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
strike Near Finish.

London, April 3.-The Clyde strike
is expected to collapse today. and I IS
affirmed the night shift will resume
work tonight and the day shift viii
begin tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03
VETS and DRYS AT IT
Ballot Fight on Today-Some Michi-
gan Counties Already Dry.

Detroit. April "a bitter struggle
waged in Michigan for weeks between
wet and dry forces reached it's
climax today when voters in thirteen
counties cast their ballots at local op-
ton elections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03

WEATHER forecast for Kansas: I'm
settled tonight, with rain in the
southwestern part of Kansas; rain
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-03

A ND a pleasant smile often covers
- an exceedingly bitter thought.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-08-06
lene Pierce, Sara Hyde, Estelle Boy
cite, Lois Ballroom.

Miss Hortense Williams is visiting
Miss Christina Royal in Arab.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-08-06
ROCK PARTY
FOR MISS BROWN.

Mrs. p. II. Willis entertained very
DELIGHTFULLY."- with a rock party Thurs
day afternoon complimentary to her
sister, Miss Birdie Brown, Of Rochelle,
Pot plants and cut flowers were ar
ranged or the porch where the guests
played. Grape-juice was served on
arrival. After the game a delicious
salad course was served by Misses
Frances Clifford and Louise Willis.
Those invited were Misses Aileen
Kennedy, Pansy Webb, Harriette Cars
well. Mary Macarthur, Mary Parker.
,Iurelle Little, Ruth Calhoun, Mabel
Calhoun, Katherine Reynolds, Mildred
Biyins, Agnes Dean, Mrs. Palmer
Greene, Carrie Mae Mckenzie, Helen
Afford, Maggie En- Coney, Ruth VIII
son, .Florrie Walters, Marie Diffee, Lu-
Gle Diffee, Edith Markert, Julia Neal,
Pauline Neal, Birdie Brown, Margaret
Needham.