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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
ANOTHER ROUND
OF MISSIvES IN
U-BOAT EPISODE
German Ambassador Delivers
Document to Lansing.
President Into Note-Fest, Pre-
pairing New Reply.
ENGLAND FORCED U-B0AT LAW
Are Lusitania and Armed Ship
Rule Connected!
Disagree on This and Continue
to Split Hairs.
Are Lusitania and Armed Ship
Rule Connected!

Washington, March S.-Germany
today delivered to the state depart
ment what may be her last word in
the armed merchantmen controversy.
Through a memorandum delivered
to Ambassador Won Bernstorff, the
imperial government declares the or
der to submarine commanders to sink
armed merchantmen without warning
was necessitated by numerous viola
tions of international raw by the allies.
1t claims these instructions were
acknowledged by the United States.
The fact that the memorandum was
delivered today was regarded as sig
nificant as it follows Immediately the
vote of congress to leave all interna-
uonal negotiations in the hands of the
president and state department.
In addition to setting forth the rea-
sons for the decree that armed ships
are to be sunk without warning, the
memorandum renews the suggestion
that concessions by the allies regard
ing the arming of merchantmen might
modify the German order.
EngIand's Violations
This suggestion is taken to indicate
that Germany hopes the United States
may resume her efforts toward bring
ing the allies to agree to disarm all
merchant ships and permit further
discussion of the question.
Germany faces these facts the
document reads in reviewing the acts
which forced Germany to inaugurate
the new drastic submarine raid cam
paign:
"(A) A blockade contrary to inter
national law has for one year been
keeping neutral trade from German
ports and is making German exports
impossible.
Extends COntraband Provisions.
"(B) For eighteen months through
the extending of eontraband provisions
IN violation of international law the
overseas trade of neighboring neutral
countries, so far as Germany is con-
cerned, has been hampered.
"(C) The interception of mails in
violation of international law is meant
to stop any intercourse of Germany
with foreign countries.
"(D) England. by systematically
and increasingly expressing neutral
countries. following the principle of
Might before right, has prevented
neutral trade on land with Germany
so as to complete the blockade of the
central powers intended to starve their
civil population.
Grab German Citizens
"(E) Germans met by our enemies
on the high seas are deprived of their
I liberty no matter whether they are
com batantS or non-combatants
"(FO Our enemies have armed
/ their merchant vessels for offensi7
purpose theoretically, making it i'm
possible to use our U-boats, according
to the principles set forth in the Lon
| don declaration.
The English white book of Jan.
5, 1916, on the restriction of German
(Continued on Page 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
BIC 1O-STORY
BUILDING FOR
TOPEKAIS PLAN
National President X. & L. of S.
FavOrs Proposition.
w. B. Kirkpatrick VIII Urge
Matter Before Convention.
MORE GENERAL OFFICES HERE
Increased Force as Result OF
Presidents Plans.
Structure Would Be FireprOOf
Cost at 100000.
w. B. Kirkpatrick VIII Urge
Matter Before Convention.
MORE GENERAL OFFICES HERE
Force as Result OF
Presidents Plans.
Structure Would Be FireprOOf
Cost at 100000.

Security hall may become modern
ten-story, proof office building
Plans for a six to ten-story fire
proof office building at Seventh street
and Kansas avenue may be approved
in June by the national councll OF
knights & Ladies of Security when
the organization meets in Detrolt-
Construction estimates have been
asked and tentative plans have been
submitted The proposal for the new
office building will be presented by w:
b Kirkpatrick, national president OF
the fraterna1 society.
For several years President kIrk-
patrick has urged the erection OF a
modern office building on the prop
erty now occupied by the Knights &
Ladies of Security at Seventh street
and Kansas avenue. The property IS
regarded as one of the most desirable
sites in Topeka. At least two-pos-
sibly three-foors of the new build
ing would be occupied by the general
offices of the Knights & Ladies OF
Security. The plan would probably
mean an increase in the office force
of the general offices of the society
maintained in Topeka. 1t would also
mean increased room and most mod
ern quarters for the organization
/ No Less Than Six Stories.
1t is possible that the Kirkpatrick
plan TO. ten-story office building may
be approved at the Detroit meeting
| Under no circumstances, however. will
the society build less than a six-story
structure on the present lodge site.
The building will be 50x150 feet.
ground space, with full length base
ment and modern elevator service
4 3 No definite estimate as to the cost
j of. the new building has been made.
! Should the kirkpatrick plan be
worked out, it is quite likely that the
national organization will approve a
building expense of s25O,OO0 to $780,
| 900. The society owns assets in ex-
| cess of three million dollars.
| IF it were my own personal move
| CONTINUED on Page 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Wilson's Envoy Accomplished
Nothing by Visit to Europe.
Administration Official Tells
Purpose of Mission.
DIDN'T PRESS PEACE PLAN
Wilson-COngress Split Result Of
CoIoneI's Failure.
Neither England Nor Germany
Gave Him Warm Reception.

Washington, March S.-A high ad-
ministrat3on official has disclosed
what he understands to have been the
instructions given Col. K. M. House
on his mission to Europe. This Off
cial obtained his information from
we'll informed sources.
In view of the object of Colonel
Houses trip and the developments
after his talks with the diplomats of
Europe it is believed here now that
his mission was a failure.
1t is stated that instructions to
Colonel House were entirely oral and
that only part of them were known
to Secretary of State Lansing. The in
structions or advice. it is said, were
under three general heads which were
about as follows:
What He Was to Do.
First, Colonel House was to
make no proposition of any kind
at any European capital on the
subject of peace. He was, how
ever. to draw out as adroitly as
he could from German, French
and English authorities whit were
the views of the chance1lories as
to the necessity for peace.
Second, Colonel House was in
structed to obtain definitely from
the English cabinet or its repre-
sentative, Great Britain's last
word as to a modification of her
blockade. The object of this was
to determine what hope there was
for the reopening of the subject
of getting foodstuffs into Ger
many which this government has
considered to be an international
right.
Third, to ascertain the last
word from Germany as to her
modification of her reprisals by
submarine warfare against the
British blockade.
1t was pointed out that the develop
ments in Europe which caused the
split between the president and con-
gress followed almost Immediately the
Continued on Page y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Tex. Governor
Got His Start
Hopping Bells

Austin, Tex. March S.-James
E. Ferguson, chief executive of
the state of Texas, banker-farm-
er, and one time railroad section
hand and bridge builder, was in
his younger days a bellboy in
Denver, Colo, hotel
That portion of the governors
interesting life was made known
a few days ago, when Mr.. Fergu-
son replied to an inquiry of the
governor of Colorado.
Governor Ferguson said he
hoped to return to Denver some
day, where he was a bellboy in
hotel in 1888, and a waiter in
restaurant on Seventeenth street.
While the governor was at the
hotel he received SO tip from
Jack Dempsey, the prize fighter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Wait Boys
She Can't Wed
More Than One

Minneapolis. Mimi, March s.
Two thousand male students of
the University of Minnesota to-
day were on a still hunt for the
girl who has informed the faculty
she would wed on $500 a year.
The declaration came following
discussion of the family budget, in
Prof. Sydney Patchin's class in
elementary economics. The ma
jority of answers to a question as
to how much a man should earn
before asking a college girl to
wed was that the minimum
should be $1,000 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
POSTSCRIPT
CATTLE BREEDER DEAD
Capt. c. L. Leonard Was Owner of
Oldest Short Horn Herd.

BoonviIle. Mo-, March S.-Captain
Charles E. Leonard, enc of the leading
short horn breeders in the United
States and said to be <he owner of the
oldest herd, died here today. He was
II years old. Captain Leonard, who
was a millionaire, owned the famous
Ravenswood farm near here. Capt.
Leonard produced Merry RavensWood
II which sold in Argentina in 1914 for
$3S,9OO, the highest price ever paid
for bull of any breed.
The Ravenswood herd has been
maintained 76 years for four genera
tionS of I4eonards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
CAFE DEATH A MYSTERY
Lady Billiardist Found Dead Alter
Women Guests Depart.

Chicago, March S.-investigation
into the cause of the death in a down
town restaurant last night OF Irs.
No lie Shaw. an expert billiardist. was
begun today. Mrs. Shaw, accom- panied
by two other women. entered the res
aAra.st and ordered suppers. Half
an hour later two of the women left
and shortly afterward it was Giscov-
cred that Mrs. Shaw. who RENAME j az
the table, was dead. A post NOR ert
probably will be performed
The dead woman was the wife of
Lew Shaw, widely known profess
sional cueist. who was on an exhibi-
ton tour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
A MAYOR ON TRIAL
Former Cleveland Official Charged
With Accepting Vote Bribe.

Toledo, March S.-Karl H. Keller,
former mayor, charged with accepting
a bribe to influence his vote and opin-
ion in the awarding of a 100000 con-
tract to a Cleveland automobile com
pany for fire apparatus, was placed
on trial in common pleas court today.
]. George Kapp. former safety
director, charged by Keller, testified
that the former mayor came into pos
session of an automobile about the
time the contract was awarded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
BOY, 3, KILLS SISTER, 7,
PLAYING WITH RIFLE

Lawton, March S.-Richard Jen-
n'ngs. three years old. picked up a
small target rifle at the Jennings
home near here today and play
fully pointed at his seven-year-old
sister. Hazel.
Don't shoot me. Richard" the
little girl pleaded in mock fear. a
moment later the weapon was dis
charged and Hazel fell dead at her
brothers feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Strike at Cudahy's.

Sioux City. March S.-Declaring
that the Cudahy Packing company
failed to grant the two per cent ad-
vance to all common laborers as
promised, 200 employees of the hog
killing and cutting gangs this after
noon again declared a strike. A strike
of :, 800 employees of the Cudahy and
Armour plans was settled last week
when both companies promised 21
cents an hour for all common en-
ployees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

county, Kan, sold eighty-six steers
averaging 1879 pounds, at S94O,
twenty-six weighing 1878 at 1925 and
thirty weighing 1886 pounds at $3.50,
they brought $1s,141.40. The $9.40
and $3.50 prices were the highest
price ever paid for steers here in
March. A part of the Longenecker
consignment went to New York City
packing concern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Jail Fire to Grand Jury.

Ell Paso, March S.-Investigation to
determine the cause of the fire in the
city Jail last Monday in which Is per-
sons lost their lives, was begun today.
A formal coroner's inquest is to be
supplemented by a grand jury inves-
tigation. Charles Phelps, riotorman,
who was shot by a Mexican who
boarded his car after reports had
reached Jaurez that several Mexicans
had been burned in the FL Paso jail
is in a dangerous condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
TO VOTE ON CONTRACT
Referendum of Union Miners Will he
Held on New Wage Agreement.

New York. March S.=The Joint
conference of bituminous miners and
operators from the middle west met
here today to ratify the wage agree
ment drawn up by the sub-committee
of employers and employees to go into
effect April for a period of two
years. The subcommittee completed
its work late last night after sessions
that lasted over nine days. Is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
BAKER TO new POST
New Secretary of War Never Even
Played With Tin Soldiers.

Cleveland, March S.-Newton d.
Baker. former mayor of Cleveland, left
today for Washington, where tomor-
row he will take the oath of office and
enter upon his duties as secretary of
war.
Il shall have great deal to learn.
When boy l never even played with
tin soldiers" he jokingly told friends
on his departure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Washington, March S.-Senator
Newlands of Uevada in the senate to-
day predicted the present congress
would fail to evolve practical system
of national defense and charged both
the senate and house with pursuing
most inefficient methods in under
taking the great problem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Washington, March S.-The inter-
state commerce commission today de-
MED the application of the Kansas
City Southern. the Missouri Pacific,
the st. Louis, Iron Mountain & South
ern. and the St. Louis & Southwestern
railroads to maintain through rates
from point on their lines to points in
Louisiana and Texas in excess of the
aggregate of Intermediate rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Albany March S.-An attempt to
prevent the Willard-Moran boxing
contest being held on MaRch rs, was
forestalled. temporarily at least, in the.
assembly today when an objection
prevented the introduction of reso-
luton of Assemblyman McCue of New
York, former pugilist, callin oS the
state athletic commission to revoke
the license for the fight. McCue said
the champion was in no physical con-
dition to fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
MISSOURI ON RAMPAGE
Hundred Families Flee Homes Along
River Near YanLton, S. ID.

Yaakton, s. D.. March S.-The Mis-
souri, river which continued to rise
slowly during the night at this pIace
apparently will remain stationary to-
day. The bottoms here are covered
and about 100 families have been driv-
en- from their homes. SO far there has
been no loss of life. Meckling. sew
eral miles down the river. is inun-
dated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
ROBBED KANSAS BANK
Yeggs Blew Up Safe and Escaped
With 5000 at Rock.

Winfield, Kan. March s.-Robbers
blew open the safe of the State bank
at Rock Kan. sixteen miles north OF
here early today and esca ped with s3,-
600. The robbery was discovered by
the cashier when he opened the bank
today. There is no clue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
VILLA HAS AMERICANS
Bandit Leader Reported in Chihua-
hua, % Miles From Border.

Columbus, N M, March S.-With
three American cattlemen, presumably
held as prisoners, Francisco Villa was
reported today with between zoe and
800 men at a point on the Boca
Grande river, in Chihuahua, fifteen
miles west of. Columbus, and twenty
seven miles south of the border.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Kansas City. March S.-The Kan
sas City police force arrested 46.2S9
persons between April 20, 1915 and
March 1. 1916, according to a report
issued by Hiram Hammil, chief of po-
lice today. Stolen property worth
$2O9,O0O was recovered. At least fifty
per cent of all persons arrested here.
according to the chief, are ''floaters'
from other sections of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
VILLA UP AGAINST IT
U. S. Border Patrol Watching for Ban
dit General in Flight.

FL Paso, March S.-United States
patrol along the New Mexico Mexican
border continued a sharp watch today
for Francisco Villa, who last night
was reported at Palomas 35 miles
south of Columbus n. NJ, with 400
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

St Louis March S.-Gaston H Ser
rano. son of Raphael Serrano, Mex
can consul here, was arrested by de-
tect;ves last night on a charge Of be-
ing a fugitive from Kansas City. whera
there az said to be a warrant sha-g-
ing him with nen-pay yment of a board
bill Serrano recently was married
His bride procured bail for him. He
denies he is the man sought.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
SLAY AMERICANS
Report Credited Villa Killed
Two U. s. Men.
Murdered by Bandits Near
PechacO Last Monday.

FL Paso, March S.-Accredited but
unconfirmed reports received today by
General Gabriel Gavira, at Juarez,
state two Americans named Franklin
and Wright, were killed Monday at
Pechaco, by Villa bandits, between
CaSas GrandeS and JanoS, Chihuahu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Pittsburg, Pa, March S.-President
Barney Dreyfus of the Pittsburg Ma
uonal league club, announced here
that Pitcher Herbert Kelly has been
released unconditionally Kelly was
obtained by the Pirates from the Uni
Versity of Notre Dame
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Celebrated Dancer Recovering

New York, March S--Maud Allan,
classical dancer, reported dying after
a recent operation for appendicitis,
was said today to DC on the roaG to
recovery. Miss Allan has an interna-
tional reputation. having appeared be-
fore many crowned heads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Kansas City. March S.-March rec
ords for high prices of cattle were
shattered today at the Kansas City
stock yards. The top price was $40
a 100 pounds, or $3.50 a head for
six yearling heifers. paid by a local
butchers to H c. Bethner of Green.
Kan, J. ID. Longenecker of Harvey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Wichita, Kan. March S.-Bishop
Wilbur P. Thirkeild of New Orleans,
La, is presiding at the annual south
west Kansas conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, which met
here this afternoon. Sessions will con-
tinue until Monday Two hundred pas
tors and laymen are in attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Ratify Mil Wage Scale.

New York, March 8.-The bitumin-
Gus operators and miners in joint con-
ference late today ratified the mill
wage sccale to go into effect April /
in western Pennsylvania, Ohio In
diana and Illinois
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
LAST MINUTE news
neath al Chinese E,titor,

Sau Franeisco, !. EIarch S.@Tcrg
King Chong, president of the Chinese
republic association founder and edi-
tor of the Chinese Republic Journal
and active in the promotion of the
present revolution in China died here
last night of a lung affection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Shreveport, La, March S.-The
Standard Oil company of Louisiana
today advanced the price of Caddo
light crude oil ten cents to $1.40 a
barrel, Desota light ten cents TO $1-30
and Chricton crude five cents to 81.
Caddo heavy remains unchanged at
go cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08
Austrians Rout Russians.

Berlin, March S.-Capture of 1000
yards of trenches from the Russians
northwest of Tarnopol was announc-
ed in the official statement from the
Austrian war office, telegraphed here
today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

Fair tonight and Thursday: warmer
tonight and in the eastern part % the
stat Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-08

New York. March S.-When n
formed of the Indictment returned at
Youngstown against himself. Judge
Elbert II. Gary issued the following
statement:
There are no facts to justify the
indictment returned by the Mahou1ng
county jury against the companies or
any of the officers. The Indictment
is an omtra ge-tra Nest1- >,
The Pulaskian., 1916-03-31
Associate Editors.

John C. small, Pulaski Heights Miss Edna Jones. Geyer Springs. Mrs " J Cotton, North Point. Miss Erma Dixon, Sweet Home. Mrs. George Protho, Ferndale. Miss Margaret Smart Forest Park. Mrs. Mary L. Valentine, Galloway Miss Fay Glasscock. Cabot, Route 2. Miss Frances Clement, Cato. Miss Ethel Crowson, Halstead. Mrs. R. E. Branch, L. R Route 2. Miss Opal L. Perry Ironton Miss Willie Graham, Jacksonville. Mrs. H. H. Mcclure, Mabelvale. Mrs. ! ". Stewart, Big Maumelle. Mrs. Rebecca Nothwang. Oak Grove. Islmael Wicker, EbenezeT.
 Bolon B. Turner, Zion Hill Mrs. ]. A Pairet, Tip Top. Miss EaIa Red Mablevale. R. 1. J. M Thompson, Mt. Pleasant Miss Jewel Henson, Fourche Dam. Miss Ida McHughes. Upper Ferndale, Mrs. Loda Smalling, Levy.
 H. w Fullerton, Craig's Mill. Earl Brown, Sehaubs School Miss Vada Price, R. 3, Jacksonville. Mrs. Eva c. McClurken, Brady School Miss Virginia Bryant, Mt. Carmel. Miss Eva Wilder, Wilder Miss Alba HeiIman, Oak Grove W ! Sulzberger, Roland Maurice V. Clay, Roland. nf,.. Ixat<. IJa,-ten1l rocfla Roolx Mrs. c. c. Oury, Natural Steps Miss Jewel Boyd. Jacksonville, Route Miss Ella Norman, Route ', Little Rock Miss Lelah Vernia, Little MaumelIe.
The Pulaskian., 1916-03-31
When better Automobiles are made, Buick will make them.
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 OUR OWN POETS. 4 # < $ x $ @ @ # < 2 s UNCLE cY's OPINION

Dedicated to the Geyer Spring Dem
 onstration Clubs. I tell you what, sez Uncle Cy, I'd jest about a give my eye. If we'd he'd clubs when Is a kid. To learn us how things should be did. Them clubs the kids hez now is grate, Fer learnin' things I cakerlate, Their paws, en' maws, ens grampaws.
 too, Hedn't half the chanct these young
 uns do; Their Unkle Sam1 hez ariz, To oversee this farmin' biz; He sends 'em teachers, an books 10
 read, An ev'ry sort of garden seed: Tells 'em how to plant, an mow, An sweep, an boil, an bake, an sew; Wy he's the grandest feller yet, Hain't nary noth'rn like him. you bet He's sot a man to huntin' out, Morn most folks hez heer'd about, An ey'ry year, them things is learned To all his children, shore ez you're
 D0rned, An what beats me, he learns 'em
 more Then their own daddies knowed be.
 fore!
 I tell you what, sez Uncle Cy, I'd jest about give my right eye, If we'd he'd clubs when Is a kid To learn us how things should be didl Edna Jones.
The Pulaskian., 1916-03-31
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 The Ladies' Aid of All Souls Church held an all-day meeting Tues day. Dinner was served, the affairs of the church were discussed. and plans made for further improvements. There was beautiful recitation by Miss Stevens of Parsons, Kan. Mrs Sayle, Mrs. Rather and MT. and Mrs Younts were visitors. Miss Erie Chambers addressed the meeting on her work in the juvenile court, and made an earnest appeal for the way ward boys and girls which brought tears to the eyes of all
 Born-To Mr and Mrs Wayne AL exander, a son.
 Much of the corn planted a week ago is Up. and cotton planting will be- gin next week.
The Pulaskian., 1916-03-31

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