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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
WEATHER STAYS COLD
Little Change Is Expected Within the
Next "a Hours.

The coating of ice over the state,
acting as a refrigerator. keeps the
temperature down. and little change
has taken place in the weather situa-
ton in the past three days. The mer-
curry has been down to 7 degrees on
the last three mornings and the pre-
diction is for more of the same variety
of weather tonight and tomorrow. y
reading of degrees is expected for
the minimum tonight. The forecast
calls for partly cloudy weather with
rising temperature tonight and Tues
day.
The reading of degrees is II de-
grees below normal for this date. The
mercury was expected to go to about
20 degrees this afternoon. On Sun
day afternoon it reached &c degrees
and some of the snow melted. Three
inches of snow and ice still covers tn =
ground. The temperature tomorrow
is expected to go near the freezing
point.
The shippers forecast calls for tenn
peratures of 5 to 1 ) degrees for Sc
hour shipments north; west, TO- east
and south, 10 to IS degrees. On this
date in 1908 the mercury was up to
SO degrees. the highest on record. The
low record. A degrees below zero. was
established in 1SD5. The wind this
morning was in the northeast.
The Kaw river is back at 6.S feet. a
rise of one-tenth of a foot since Sun
day morning.
Temperatures today averaged Is de-
grees below normal. The wind blew
the east. Following are hourly tenn
iF7c Tar-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
HOLDS IMMORAL HOUSE
NOT PUBLIC NUISANC CE
Injunction, Weapon of Kansas City
Anti-Nice Crusaders, Held
Void by Court.

Kansas City, Feb. THE injunc-
tfos, the weapon the Society for the
Suppression of Commercialized Vice
has used in its fight against immor-
ahty in Kansas City, was dealt blow
by a decision of the Kansas City court
of appeals today. The court held an
immoral house was not a public nui-
sance and an Injunction could not be
issued against one, because a court of
equity had no jurisdiction in such a
case. In its opinion, the court main
tanned resort was crime and
should h proceeded against in the
criminal court
In the fight waged against vice in
Kansas City during the last two years
the injunction has been used to close
many places and to its effectiveness
has been attributed the successful
fight made to abolish segregated dis
tricts in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
SLUMP IN WHEAT
Down 53s Cents During Day on
Chicago Market. L
No Adequate Means of Export
Principal Reason.

Chicago, Feb. 7.-Stop-loss selling
on a heavy scale demoralized the
wheat market today and caused the
price of the May option to break 4 x
cents a bushel, the sharpest decline in
a long while The fall carried May
down to Sissy. as against $1.32A
at the close on Saturday. Increasing
receipts and the absence of an ade-
quate foreign outlet seemed to be re
sponsible for the notable setback in
values.
In later transactions the market
suffered further losses and May val
ues dropped down another cent &c
s1271z, making the extreme descent
59s a bushel as compared with the
finish on Saturday. The closing gong
sounded without price having shown
any important rally.
Big Decline at X G.
Kansas City, Feb. Wheat prices
today sagged because of the uncer-
tainty of the export demand and the
prospect of liberal domestic receipts.
May wheat. which closed Saturday at
1.231 ", closed today at $1.1sx. while
July dropped from S1.1S7s to $1.14A
to "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
POS TSCRIPT
HEPBURN IS DEAD
COngrcSs-Author of Famous
Hepburn Law.

Clarinda, Iowa, Feb. Col. Will
liam p. Hepburn, former member of
congress from this district, died here
today after long Illness
Death resulted from kidney end
heart trouble. Mr.. Hepburn was near
death last November, but after a time
rallied and few weeks ago was so
ously of returning to Washington to
look after an extensive law ctice
which he acquired after leaving con-
gress. About a week ago his condi-
ton took a turn for the worse and
since that time he lost ground steadily.
Prominent Roosevelt Man.
Col. William P. Hepburn, although
twenty years in congress, became best
known throughout the contry during
the Roosevelt administration. It was
he who framed what later was called
the Hepburn law, prohibiting rebates
and discrimination by railroads. As
chairman of the house committee on
interstate and foreign commerce in the
first session of the F'ifty-ninth con-
gresS he was the author of three acts
out of five, which the then President
Roosevelt afterward declared would
cause that congress to be memorable
in history because of its constructive
legislation. OF the five acts, four came
from Colonel Hepburn,s committee
and three of them-the Hepburn law,
the pure food act and the public
health act-were framed by Colonel
Hepburn himself
Mr.. Hepburn also was an efficient
holder and a lawyer of high reputa-
ton. He was a product of the early
pioneer days in Iowa and got what lit
tie schooling he had in three winters
at an academy near Iowa City. He
was born in Columbia county, Ohio,
November 4. 1888. removing to Iowa
City where his mother and his step
father took up their residence on a
farm when he was years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
ASKS 5 MILLIONS
IN PENSIONS FOR
AGED MINISTERS
Bishop MilIspaugh Outlines
Plan to Governor.
Nationwide Campaign for De-
crepit Preachers.
UNDERPAID FOR THEIR SERVICE
Episcopal Head Believes Men
Need Real Assistance.
Seven Hundred Receive Less
Than One Thousand a Year.
UNDERPAID FOR THEIR SERVICE

In a letter to Governor Capper to-
day, Bishop Frank Millspaugh of To-
peka, outlined plan for a five million
dollar pension fund for aged and de-
crepit Episcopal ministers The cam
paign, Bishop Millspaugh stated, will
be made nation wide and will provide
for pension equal to so per cent of
the salary of the minister. at the time
of his retirement.
Based on the assertion that hun
dreds of ministers of the gospel are
underpaid for their services, the To-
pekan will help to direct a crusade to
raise a five million dollar pension
fund. He has enlisted the assistance
of Bishop Lawrence of Massa chusetts,
who will devote much of his time to-
Continued Page 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
FELL DEAD ON ICE
A. j. TEapp Of Valley Falls Dies
in Topeka Today.
Sank LifeIeSS to Pavement on
Kansas Avenue.

A J. Trapp. an elderly man from
Valley Falls, Kan, fell on the ice COW
cred pavement at Ninth and Kansas
avenue with a stroke of apoplexy at
1o:45 o'clock this morning and died a
few minutes later in the TullyMac-
F'arland pharmacy.
A large cash over the left eye where
his head struck the sidewalk prob
ably hastened his death.
Mr.. Trapp was an old resident of
Valley Falls, where he had farmed
for many years. He was 54 years old
DIR. Merrill Lindsay was called to
attend the stricken man but Trapp
was dead when the doctor arrived. DR..
Lindsay gave cerebral hemorrhage as
the cause of death Evidently Mr..
Trapp had been a long sufferer from
ar-crio sclerosIs.
A. J. Trapp was we'll kncwn at VAL
ley Falls, where he had lived for many
years. His wife died some time ago
but five children survive him
Coroner J. H. Rinehart was called
and had the body taken to the Shella-
barger undertaking parlors where it
will be held until the arrival of rela-
tives from Valley Falls tonight. The
body will be taken to Valley Falls for
iOterDoaOf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
4 FLOOD BATTLE
Army of $500 Fighting to Save
River Leyee.
Mississippi River Still Rising
Record Stage Predicted.

Little Rock. Feb. THE slowness
with which the Mississippi river is
rising today may be the salvation of
Arkansas City and Lake Village as
wen as smaller towns and settlements
between the two important eastern Ar
kansas municipalities. The Missis-
sippi river is slowly climbing and es-
tablishing high water records The
rise now less than 3 of a foot every
"A hours. according to the government
gauge at Arkansas City, will continue
until Wednesday or Thursday when
the stage OF 81 feet IS predicted Last
night the river rose one-tenth of a
foot at Arkansas City, standing 55.S-
Carry Women 10 Safety.
Men who poured into Lake Village
and Arkansas City when overflow
waters from the swollen Arkansas
rushed down from breaks in ievees at
Cummins and Pendleton, found refuge
only on top of Mississippi levee, where
they were put to work. The women
and children are being cared for as
well as possible. Twenty-Five hundred
men are heightening and strengthen
ing the levee in front Of Lake Village
Water in some places now is within
eighteen inches of the top of the leyee.
while at other places the levee tops
the crest of the waters by four feet
Hundreds of thousands of sacks OF
sand and earth are going into the low
places to heiEhten them in anticipa-
ton Of the further rise Of from 8
inches to two feet
Both Arkansas City and Lake IL
iage feel confident they will be able to
cope with the most critical flood test
ever put 10 them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
new VILLA RAID
Bandit General TerrOrizes Mine
Camp of Americans.
Ransacks TOwn.Renews Threat
to Kill All GringOes.

Ell Paso, Feb. 7.-Francisco Villa.
the ex-Mexican leader. terrorized the
mining camp. of Laguna. Chihuahua,
on Monday last. and threatened to kill
all Gringees he caught" according 10
Mexican passengers who arrived here
early today on the first train from
the south in eight days. On Monday
last. they said. Villa appeared at the
Pielagos mine at Laguna, coming from
Canon de Ell Nido nearby. and ran
sacked the town, leaving only small
supply of corn.
Upon leaving they said Villa made
the threat AGAINST the americans. on
Wednesday, it was said. Villa cap
peared and told the laborers TO get
out, asserting ne did not want any
mines owned by Americans to be op-
Grated
The Pielegos mine is ownel by an
Englishman and an American now
in Chihua hua City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
KITCHENER QUITS?
UpheayaI Reported Due in
England's War Office.
Successor VIII Have Free Rein
to Conduct Fight.

London. Feb. Changes of great
importance in the direction of the war
are contemplated, says the Daily
Sketch. 1t asserts Earl Kitchener
probably will leave the war office.
The Sketch also says Sii William
Robertson, now chief of staff. proba-
bly, will take over octive direction of
the war without interference. except
form the cabinet as a whole, and that
a civilian Of real ability for crsaniza-
tion Will become secretary for war.
In event that Ecarl Kitchener leaves
the war office, the Sketch adds, he
will undertake work of an important
character elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
A BELATED PRIZE
Man Who Saved kaEsans From
Indians Rewarded.
Now IS, He Gets Fortune Left
Him 10 Years Ago.

Kokomo. Ind. Feb. John w.
Boyer rs years old, has received a no
tice from an attorney at Independence,
Kan. that he has inherited "a large
farm and thousands of dollars worth
of stock from the estate Of a wealthy
Kansas farmer, John Westfall, who
died ten years ago.
When a young man seeking adVen-
ture in the west fifty years ago Boyer.
single handed. drove away band of
Indians attacking the home of West
fall. then a poverty stricken settler,
saving Westfall. his wife and daugh-
ter Westfall on his deathted request
ed his family to reward Boyer. and
WestfalPs daughter, who died recent
ly, had made many attempts to learn
Boyer's address. She instructed her
attorney to carry out her fathers s
deathbed request and Boyer now has
the prospect of acquiring a small for
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
Lusitania RuctiOn Is All a
Delicate misunderstanding.
Lansing Says German Diplomat
Was MiSquOted.
CONTINUE TO TALK IN RIDDLES
Don't Believe Zimmerman
Mentioned "New Demands"
Looks Like TOday's "POw-
wOwing" viii End Affair.

(BulIetin.) Washington. Feb. =
Chairman Stone of the senate for
cign relations committee said to-
day after conferences with admin
istration officials, it was his i'm
preston that the LuSifania case
was practically settled" He did
not go into details.
Washington. Feb. Secretary Ian
sing today denied that new demands
had been made in the Lusitania case
at a time when the German govern
ment considered the negotiations prac-
ticaIly were at end. He was speaking
of the Berlin dispatches quoting the
references by DR.. Zimmerman, Ger
man under secretary of foreign af-
fairs, on new demands
He said he doubted If DIR. thinner
mann ever made the statement that
new demands had been injected, be
cause he must know that it is utterly
false"
What We're Demands"
secretary Lansing would not go into
details or discuss DIR. Zimmerman's
statement further. When DR.. Zim-
mermans statement was published in
this country, however, his reference to
new demands was taken to apply to a
possible construction on the word
illegal in the proposed form of
settlement. The only ground Ameri-
can officials could find for constituting
that as embodying a new demand was
the possibility that it might be con-
sidered applicable not alone to the de-
struction of neutrals on the Lusttania,
but also as to the method by which
she was sunk. Secretary Lansing re-
peated he expected to confer with
President Wilson today. He made it
known the state department consid-
cred the situation unchanged.
Chairman Stone of the senate for
eign relations committee said after
talking with administration officials
that his impression was the the Lusi-
(Continned on Page p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
PLEADS OWN CASE
Topeka Preacher Handles Law
suit in District Court.
Then Judge Rendered Decision
Against j. ID. Zimmerman.

The unique spectacle of an ordained
minister acting as his own attorney in
a lawsuit was witnessed in the court
of Topeka this morning. The suit was
that of r. D. johnson. owner of the
North Star garage in North Topeka.
against J. D. Zimmerman. pastor of
the Central Avenue Christian church.
Johnson was suing to collect on a re-
pair bill.
Zimmerman protested the repair
bill on grounds that he had his r. C.
H. automobile repaired once by John
son and almost Immediately after he
took 1t out of the garage the same all
ment as before sent it back to the hos
pital. Following hearing this morning
Judge Hugh Fisher rendered iudg-
ment for the plaintiff for s3S.25 Rob-
ert Carver represented Johnson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
Sign
Goodnight Is
NoU On Hose

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. l.
Conversation stockings displayed
in the hotel shops and seen at re-
cent balls are the latest in hos
iery- Some are of hand made lace
and cost 500 a pair. One has a
mouse at the skirt line, while its
mate says Watch your step"
Another says Delighted" while
its companion shows a clock face
with the hands at IL and the
words, Good night"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
Clash
On Who's 1T
On Tank Jobs

Kansas City, Feb. THE time
honored labor question. who
shall build water tanks on build
ings. carpenters or coopers?" was
to be taken up in a joint confer
ence between the coOpers and
carpenters in Kansas City. Kan,
today.
A solution of the problem.
which has caused many disputes.
VIII be attempted by national Of
ficers of the two unions and
preventative of the American
Federation of Labor.
\. c. Hughes of Boston. presi-
dent of the Coopers' union.
reached here yesterday TO partici-
pate in the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
Stork Prize To
Uncle Bob, SO,
Papa To No. 24

Cincinnati. O., Feb. AT the
age of 90 Uncle Bob" Bates of
Whitesburg, Fletcher county. KY.
the father of three families has
another new member of the
household. a boy whom he has
named Woodrow, in honor of
President Wilson. The youngster
arrived last week
Uncle Bob" has been married
three times and has nine children
as a result of his first union, eight
by his second wife and seven by
his third and present wife. The
patriach is very athletic. Re
Gently he made trip of 200 miles
in two days on horseback.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
HE'SAMAN OF MYSTERY
Colonel House Moves Again But Mis-
sion Has All Guessing.

Paris. Feb. Col. L. M House.
who has completed his conversations
here with various governmental Off
GERS and diplomatic representatives
viii leave for London tomorrow. He
met Joseph r. Willard. American am
bassador to Spain, here last evening.
Today he took luncheon with Ambas-
sador Sharp. Colonel House declared
himself entirely content with his visit
to Paris. but avoided any indications
of the object of his visit or its results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
LoWbrouUS Are
Too Numerous
In Universities

Stanford University. Cal. Feb. Z.
Stanford campus buzzed today
with discussion of speeches made
to students last night by Chan
cellor David Starr Jordan, who
said:
There are too many 1owbrows'
in college.
"A lowbrow," he explained. was
only a degree removed from a
rough neck" The "Iowbrow'
was too practical, just as the
"highbrow' was not practical
enough.
DR.. Jordan's subject was, "A
Nam" and he told his hearers it
was a good thing to learn to be in
the minOritV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
Her Own Acts Shall Bring De-
structiOn, Says Bard.
NO QUARTER SHOWN TEUTONS
Universal Ruin Awaits All as
Result OF War.
England May Repudiate Large
Part of Her Big Debt.
BY RUDYARD kIPLING-

Paris. Feb. I've are passing
through dark. damp days. which are
not good for the soul
have known some black moments
and doubtless shall know worse. The
German is exploiting all the psycho-
logical factors he is capable of UNDER
standing and his press just now is en-
gagged in confirming the world in the
idea of a motionless and unbeatable
Michael. straddled across Europe and
disdainful of ms little enemies.
But the idea is beginning to pone-
trate the Teuton's head that this rs not
"A war of victories but "A war of eN-
England are better informed on this
point than we were a year ago.
Battle to Death.
When a whole nation goes into
the trenches there can he no VIC
tories: there can only lie killing
and at least three nations desire
greediIy that the 'Ieuton be killed
M retail since he cannot he killed
in wholesale.
The German cannot withdraw from
his present lines He dare not be-
action TO his own people. lie must
use himself up gradually either by
advancing and winning victories, or
by staying where he is.
And when he is used up there viii
he very little of the German problem
to settle. That is the end where the
destinies are forcing. despite all the
efforts we have made to avoid ii.
| The question of indemnity to Ger
(Continued on Page 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
TOWN BURNS GERMANS
FINE LOSERS FOR FIRE

London. Feb IA fine of TO-
0Oe marks is said by Reuters Pet
rograd correspondent to have been
levied on the people of the city of
on the ground the recent great fire
there was of incendiary origin. The
flames reached the headquarters OF
the general staff of the German
army operating on the front be
tween Wilma and Baranovichi.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
Demand L. s. Must Have IL In.
Ones for Warships.
Twenty-Five New Dreadnaughts
in Two Years.
CLARK OPENS NAVAL DEBATE
Democrats and Republicans
Agree on Program.
Vote Half Million to Equip
Yard for Building.

BULLETIN.
Washington, Feb 7.-The nav
al academy increase bill was pass
cd by vote of 173 to o. Repre-
sentative Mann called for divi-
sion to put the preparedness
opponents on record, but none of
those who had spoken against
the measure responded in the
negative.
day authorized immediate use of
S5OO,0OO to equip Mare Island navy
yard to begin building II dreadnought
or battle cruiser, the first to be con-
structed ON the Pacific coast in gov
ernment yard. and authorized expendi-
ture of 100000 to enlarge facilities
at the New York yard. The senate
has not yet acted. 2
Washington. Feb. Tn the first
real naval debate of the session in the
house today Speaker Clark took the
floor and to enthusiastic applause
from both sides spoke for faster prog
ress in increasing the navy. He d.
clared that if 17-inch guns were beitSg
placed on foreign ships the United
States should have them as well, or the
best guns atttainable now or here
after.
Build Them Quicker.
The speaker knows" said Repre-
sentative Butler. Republican, of the
naval committee. that if we want
things better in the navy we have to
pay the price demanded
That is true replied the speaker,
but suppose we paid the full price,
what is the reason we cannot build
battleships quickly as England
cam"
I'VE can" Mr.. Butler replied.
I'VE never have done So" replied
the speaker.
IF we will begin to build and take
ICnntin1led from pa se 1,,Cn 1
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He won her and l swore to get even.
stole into his house at night and set
a fuse to a gasoline can and escaped.
The firemen found the fuse and ac-
cused Alexander of trying to burn his
house for the insurance. I am now
on my death bed and want Decatur
people to know that Mr.. Alexander
was a good and honest man.
Alexander has left Decatur since
the fire and is now a teacher in the
Ypsilanti, Mich, high school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
EXPECT GERMANS WITH
MORE CAPTURED SHIPS

Newport News, Va. Feb. THE
government authorities Of this har-
Dor are on the outlook for more
German prizes to come in at any
hour. There were rumors all day
and one story had it another Ger
man prize had been sighted.
A Gust rls officer said the
Moewe which sank or captured
eight vessels. probably has been
nusy since she sent the Appam on
her way to an American port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
SUITOR
BURNS RIVALS HOUSE
He Won Her and SWore to Get
Even,'' He Writes on
Death Bed.

Decatur, Feb. &c. W. Devore, fire
department chief, today received
letter from David c. Guffey of De-
troit, Mich, confessing that he was
responsible for an incendiary fire
which destroyed part of the home of
c. W. Alexander, Decatur high
school teacher in November, 1914
When we were young men we
loved the same girl,' Guffey wrote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
3 KILLED IN LATEST
DUPONT EXPLOSION
'Steenth Blast in Famous Powder
Works Spreads Death and
$4,000 Damage

Tacoma. Feb. Three men were
killed in an accidental explosion at
the powderworks at Du Pont. near
here today.
One thousand pounds of dynamite
at the geletain dynamite mixer house
exploded. Property valued at more
than $4,000 was destroyed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-07
AUSTRIAN
MUNITION
FACTORIES
BLOWN UP
In Explosion at Pilsen, 1876
WOrkmen Perish.
Wrecks Plant Turning Out 12-
Inch CannOns.
SHIP VICTIM OF BLACKLIST
British Admiralty Refuses Fuel
to Neutral Vessel.
Report MOntenegrin Generals
Assassinated Is Denied.
In Explosion at PilSen, 1875
WOrkmen Perish.
Wrecks Plant Turning Out ~
Inch CannOnS.
SHIP VICTIM OF BLACKLIST
British Admiralty Refuses Fuel
to Neutral Vessel.
Report MOntenegrin Generals
Assassinated Is Denied.

Milan. Feb. IA Bucharest dis
patch to the SccOIo says in the explO-
sion at the SlIOda armament factory
in Bohemia. 1875 wOrkmen persisted
Three buildings were blown up. the
dispatch adds, including the one IN
which the famous 12-inch hydraulic
cannon were made. This was one of
Austria Hungary's largest war sup
plies factories.
y Rome dispatch dated February @,
says that according to Bucharest cor
respondent of the McssaGcro. the great
Skoda works at Iilsen had been part
Iy destroyed as one result of an eX-
ploSiOn.