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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
INVENTION LOOKS GOOD
Navy Consulting Boards Experiment
With Anti-U-Boat Devices.

Washington, May additional in
formation on experiments with devices
for combating German submarines
came to the navy department today
from scientists who have been working
independently of the naval consulting
board. Conferences of board members
with Secretary Daniels and experts
were held last night and today.
Neither the secretary nor any naval
official would discuss the results of the
meeting last night further than to say
that progress was being made and that
further experiments would be carried
forward without delay. Extensive
practical tests already have been made
with striking results. There is no doubt
that navy officials We're deeply inn
pressed by what was disclosed at the
conference last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
Turks WILING to- Open Dardanelles

London, May 9.-According to Off
cial information received in London a
number of Turkish agents are at work
in Switzerland with the object of as
surfing the continued existence of Tur-
key. Provided the Turks are not driv-
en- out of Constantinople, it is under
stood a Willingness is expressed by the
Turks to allow complete freedom of
the DardanelleS to all corners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
Humorous Anecdote.

A very amusing anecdote is related
of an Irishman, or Hibernian, who had,
only recently arrived in this country
from the "Ould Sold" 1t seems that
in company with fashionable relatives
who had acquired social aspirations
with their new wealth, he went to a
fashionable dinner, where he was in
troduced as a very interesting, if rath-
er eccentric, poet, whose work had
been an important influence in the re-
birth of Celtic literature.
Very naturally he was the lion of
the evening. In the course of after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
New York, May 8,

DR.. Metzger. Chiropractor, will oc-
cupy his new offices, 1927 Kansas ave,
Thursday, the 10th. Phone 4651.-Adv.
Dance at Moose hall tonight. Union
music. Admission 25c-Adv.
Half way recoveries in steel and other
leaders, accompanied the more orderly deal
ings of the last hour,-but minor rails and
-specialties made little Roadway. The close
was heavy.
Selling of the general list including num-
erous investment issues was renewed today
the increasing apprehension created by
the governments proposed war revenue
measures. Sales were estimated at $4,000
shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09

dinner conversation the topic of UNI
brella handles was preached and a
charming young lady expressed an
noyance that she had recently been
unable to select a handle to please
her. Turning to the Hibernian, she
asked him archly if he could not pick
a handle.
mo, begobs and begorra." sand Pat,
convulsing one and all with his mimi
table Irish drollery, but 1 can handle
a pick"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
Egg Kings" to Grand Jury.

Chicago, May 9.-Twenty egg deal
ers and employees of commission firms
were today summoned to appear be-
fore the new grand jury which will
convene tomorrow to continue the
probe into the activities of the butter
and egg board, the Elgin Board of
Trade and other organizations and
concerns alleged to have violated the
Sherman law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
New York Money Market.

paper 1895: sterling 60 days bills, 4.72
commercial 60 day bills banks, 4.7112 =;
4755a: cables, 476 TIC. Francs demand,
5.72; cables, ST.. Guilders demand, 40 10 IL
cables, II. Lires, demand. 1861; cables,
1851. Rubles. demand. 27A cables, % Il
Bar silver, 744. Mexican dollars, 57a4
Government bonds steady. railroad bonds
weak. Time loans, firm: sixty days, 413M
AZ: 90 days and months. "A "a. Call
money, firm: high, 3: low, >: ruling rate
2A; last loan, 21a closing bid, 2; offered,
pig
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
PRESIDENT WILL UNFURl
FLAG At ACTORS Bazaar

New York, May 9-President
Wilson's pressing a button in the
White House. will unfurl flags at
the actors bazaar next Saturday
night and officially open the fair
After the button is pressed Julia
Marlowe will recite the Star
Spang1ed Banner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

HATTIE SAIITHER. age 40, died Tues
day at a local hospital The body was
taken to WoOdsOn, Kansas for burial
The funeral of John w Painter who
died May Z. will be held Thursday after
noon at 2 80 o'clock from the residence
100 ,Kellam avenue, in Oakland. Burial In
Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09

New York Stock Market.
FURNISHED by the Empire Commission Co.
301 New England Bldg)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Eel. SCI
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09

Left to right, above: Ida M. Tarbell.
Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs.
Josiah E. Cowles. Center: Mrs.
Antoinette Funk and Mrs. Philip
N. Moore. Below: Maude Wet
more, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait
and Mrs. Stanley Mccormick.
Woman's part in the war will be
determined by nine women recently
named by the council of national de-
Tense, to be known as the committee
! on women's defense work. Dr. Anna
Howard Shaw is named as chairman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-09

California, president of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs; Miss
Maude Wetmore, of Rhode Island.
chairman of the National League for
Woman's Service; Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait, of New York. president of
the National American. Woman Suf-
frage organization; Mrs. Antoinette
Funk, of Illinois; Mrs. Stanley Nc
Cormick, of Boston; Mrs. Joseph R.
Lamar, of Atlanta, president of the
National Society of Colonial Danes,
and Miss Ida M. Tarbell, of New
York, publicist and writer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
MISSING WHITE GIRL
 FOUND IN A NEGRO HOME.
14 Year Old Daughter of an Actress
 Disappeared Jan. 26.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 14-Marjorie Delbridge, 14 year old white girl, miss ing from Chicago since Jan. 26, was found at the home of Enoch Taylor, a negro, here late tonight. She was taken from the Taylor house to the house of detention, where she is being held for the juvenile court of Chicago
 Private detectives this afternoon es- abolished the fact that the girl had been at the Taylor houSe yesterday, but were told by Mrs. Taylor that she and a SShfte woman who accompanied her had left late last night and that she believed they had gone to Canada. According to local police officers. Mrs. Taylor, only two hours before they found the girl at her home, denied any knowledge of her whereabouts.
 Marjorie Delbridge was the daugh- ter Of an actress and was given by her mother into the care of a negro woman in Chicago named Mrs. Camilla Jack son. She was taken from Mrs Jack sons charge by the juvenile court of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
cUBANS APPROVE ATTITUDE
 OF THE UNITED STATES.
Statement Issued by pr. Orestes Fer
 rera and pr. Raimundo Cabrera.

New York, Feb. 14.-Dr. Orestes Fer rera. speaker of the Cuban house or representatives, and Dr. Raimunoo Cabrera. now in this city as speclai representa- atives of the directorate or the liberal party of Cuba, issued statements tonight in which they ap- proved the attitude of the Oniteo States government as outlined in the note of Secretary of State Lansing to the Cuban people, warning that any government that might be established by revolt in Cuba could not be recog- nized by this country. The liberal par ty- they declared, 'does not want to get into power by force or illegal means" Their statement, which they asserted represented the attitude of their party leaders, was in part as fol- lows:
 .aThey (the liberal leaders, accept the judgment of the American govern ment on the question now up in Cuba and they are disposed to accept any solution the American government be- lieyes is just The liberal party in Cuba is on the defensive and the American government will have no op- position from the liberal party. but only help in anything looking to the esta a hIishmert ce <>,~-'t.a and order and particularly the maintenance of the h.. dependence or C1-,s.-
 Dr Ferrera and pr. Cabrera further asserted that their mission in the United States is purely patriotic and peacefuI' one, for the purpose of "anirming and bringing forciblys and clearly before the American people" a correct understanding of their cause.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
PRINT PAPER MANUFACTURERS
 ARE IN WASHINGTON
Game Unannouneed to Confer With the Federal Trade Commission.

Washington, Feb. 14-News- print paper manufacturers came here unan- nounced today to confer with the fed eral trade commission concerning the government investigation of their in dustry. Their conferences will con tinue tomorrow.
 Neither the manufacturers nor of hcials would hint today at what is under discussion, but there was a strong indication that the subjects considered bear close relation to the Activities of federal grand jury in New York, which has been asked by the department of justice to bring in- dictment against the manufacturers. charging violation of antitrust laws All evidence gathered by the trade commission that will indicate trade re- straint has been turned over to the justice department.
 The trade commission ina dts in vestigation of the news print situation has directed it's efforts largely to- wards manufacturers and newspaper publishers together in an arrange ment that would give all publishers enough paper at prices less prohibiti- tive than now obtain. Any agreement so worked out would have to be of an unofhc1al character, as the trade com mission has no price-f1xfng powers.
 Frances J. Heney. the San Francis : co attorney. is directing that part of the trade commissions investigation that has to do with alterations of vii o1at1ons Of the laws. His work will be continued, it has been announced aft CT the commission makes a prelimin- : ary report to congress- probably the last of this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
166 POLITICAL WORKERS
 IN INDIANA INDICTED
For Conspiracy to Buy Votes-RePub-
 Iicans and Democrats.

Indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 14.-As the result of indictments returned today by the federal grand jury, a federal dragnet for 166 workers of the repub- lican and democratic parties in four Indiana cities will be thrown out from the office of the United States marshal probably tomorrow
 Party workers in Indianapolis, Gary, Frankfort and Evansville, who are charged with conspiracy in connection with violations of the election laws in the 1914 and 1916 elections. are among the accused, it was understood tonight, following the report of the investi- gators.
 The defendants will be taken into custody as rapidly as they are found and will be arraigned in Indianapolis on March 21 before Federal Judge A. H. Andtrson. The names of the ac- cused men will not be made public until the arrests have been made. While the authorities are silent re- garding the five indictments returned, deductions based information re- garding the workings of the grand jury indicate that the charges are similar to those made against Terre Haute politicians in 1915. As a re- suit of the Terre Haute charges two score party workers were sent to the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kas., including Mayor Dom M. Roberts and Judge Eli Redman of the Vigo circuit court.
 The charge was conspiracy to buy voteS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
Five Vessels Were
 Sunk Yesterday
BRITISH CONTINUE TO RAID
 GERMAN POSITIONS
GAINED 25O YARDS
In Rumania, Near Mesteneanesti the Germans Have Captured and Are Holding Russian Positions.

On the French front the British in the Ancre and other regions continue to make raids on German positions Wednesdays most successful operation Georges men entered 250 yards of Ger man defenses and reached their third line Many Germans were killed and some prisoners and machine gun were captured. The Ancre raid was southeast of Grandcourt, where strong position was captured. German trenches on the Somme and northeast of Ypres also have been entered by the British.
 Aviators Dropping Bombs.
 All along the remainder of the front there have been artillery duels and bomb dropping exploits by aviators Of both belligerent groups
 German Success in Rumania.
 In the Rumanian region near the Mestecanesti the Germans have cap tured and held against counters attacks several Russian positions and made 23 officers and more than 1,200 men prls- oner. In addition the Germans secured three cannon, 12 machine guns and six mine throwers. Petrograd admits the capture by the Germans of two heights east of Jacobeni near the Bukowlna- Rumanian frontier, and a retirement by the Russians there of two-thirdS of a mile.
 North in Volhynia German attacks southwest of Lutsk were repulsed by the Russians. Still farther north, in the Lake Drisviaty region, the Ger mans penetrated Russian trenches, but later were driven out
 Entente Attacks Fail in Macedonia.
 Entente attacks against heights re- gently taken from them b-- the Ger mans in the Cerna river bend on the Macedonian front were repulsed, ac- cording to Berlin.
 There have been artillery duels on various sectors on the Austro-Italian front and several surprise attacks which netted the Italians prisoners.
 Five Vessels Sunk.
 Latest reports give five vessels as having been sunk by German subma- rines Among these was the American schooner Lyman M. Law, which is said to have been carrying to Italy wood for the making of lemon boxes The crew of the Law escaped. The other vessels sunk were British-two steamers and two traw1ers. The aggregate tonnage of the sunken vessels, except the tra awIers was 6,545 tons.
 As a war measure the British board of trade will take over all coal mines in the kingdom for the duration of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
BRITAIN ABLE TO COPE
 WITH HOSTILE SUBMARINES.
Confidence is Expressed by Nava
 Officers-Figures Submitted.

London, Feb. 14. p. m.-While naval officers here express the belief that the submarine operations may continue at high tension for a couple of months, they show the utmost con- fidence in the ability of the navy to cope with the latest campaign with approximately the same success as the campaign against the U-boats in 1915.
 An admiralty official showed to The Associated Press today the figures of arrivals and departures for yesterday at English ports, proving that a larger number of vessels entered and departed than on any day during the past six months. Taking a day at random during the period since the latest war zone was declared, out of 40 British arrivals and departures, only four vessels were sunk, and these
 figures. according to the official. give an excellent idea of the percentage of loss to vessels taking the risks
 In the English channel. where Brit ish communications are most vital the admiralty official says, the losses have been extraordinarily small at time when more ships than usual are being routed through the channel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
HOUSE WAS IN SESSION
 UNTIL NEARLY MIDNIGHT
Fiiibustering by Republican Leade,
 Mann Caused Long Session.

Washington, Feb. 14-FiIibustering by Republican Leader Mann tonight against a bill to give democrat in stead of a republican non-saIaried membership on the board of govern ors of the National Soldiers Home kept the house in session until near midnight, caused scores of members to be haled from bed, theatres and churches by the sergeant-at-arrns and gave rise to widespread reports that congress was dealing with a new in ternational crisis.
 As reported by a majority of the military affhairs committee, the bill would have retired Fred J. Close. of Kansas City, Mo, chairman of the board, and named Representative Hell vering of Kansas, a democrat. as his successor Representative Anthony of July the committee had favorably re- ported the name of George w. Fin ley, republican of Topeka. for the place. During the argument that fol- lowed the democrats substituted the name of Colonel George W. Black. a Helvering
 Then Representative Mann started 2 nilouster to prevent a vote Speaker Clark ordered the arrest of absent members after persistent points of no quorum and Sergeant-at4arms Cor don began summoning them by iele- phone, messengers and deputies An nouncement in various theatres ina, members were wanted immediately at the house. coupled with reports earlier In the day of the torpedoine of an American ship. started wild rumors.
 When the majority finally decided to aoJourn Tor the night the previous questlon had been ordered. putting the DliI Tn position for vote tomor- row.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15

storff emerge from door with Princa Hartzfeldt, formerly counsellor of ths embassy, and his wife. All four leaned far over the rail and waved at persons they knew.
 Tugs Blew Whistles
 Several tugs blew shrill blasts The whistle of the Frederick VIII respond ed. Then the liner headed for the bay. accompanied by a police boat. which dropped behind as the Frederic VIII gathered speed.
 To watchers on shore the outline of the vessel grew fainter and fainter ln the elaze. finally disappearing alto gether soon after rounding the Statue of Liberty At 5.3O o'clock. an hour and half after leaving FBobokau, of the shores of America when the Frederik VIII passed Sandy Hook and swung into the Atlantic.
 Before he boarded the steamship representative of The Associated Press his personal views on the new German submarine operations, the pos abilities of the United States being drawn into the war. his readiness fo retire from active life and the doubts he held about reaching Germany ln safety.
 8ernstorH Defended Germany.
 Discussing the neutrality Of Che American people, he said that 'inatur-- ally a. persons SympaEHA@5 are WfEHMM he does business" and he defended Germany from charge Of being olator of the rights of humanity eF Hs principles of international law Ha asking first whether it was humane for England. by her blockade, to "try to starve out the non combatamt Douu- latfons-our women and German ha bies--" and then by calling attentlon to an American note which declared the. British blockade to be illegal ana ndefensible.
 On Possibility of War.
 Of the possibility of avertine war the former ambassador said he con sidered that to be "conditfouaI upon Germany being able to bring the en- tente to it's knees before anything hap pens to involve the United States" He was emphatic in declaring that athe submarine campaign is bound to in- crease in intensity as the weather gets warmer"
 Will Stop at Halifax.
 The Frederik VIII will stop first at Halifax for examination. by special arrangement with the British authorl ties. The vessel was cleared for Christiansand, Norway, where many of her passengers will go ashore. She will proceed from there to Copenhareu where the German official party will disembark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15

learning at first hand from Americans of experience what provision must be made to coordinate American re- sources E. s. Stetinius of J. P. Nor gan & company, New York, was again before the council today, furnishing in formation gained from experience as head of the firms huge transactions in war orders for the entente allies.
 It was stated during the day that it was entirely possible the government would take no steps towards actually furnishing arms to American ships unless and until the president decides he should go before congress.
 Will Give Germany No Excuse.
 While the state department takes the position that the government has the right to furnish the guns, other -ques- tions which make the question more complex have arisen. The greatest of these is the determination of the presi- dent to do nothing which might give Germany the excuse in any trouble which may follow to place the respon- sfbility upon the United States.
 Consul Treadway at Rome forwarded despatches today showing that the trian submarine without flag" appar- ently by placing a bomb aboard after the vessel had been stopped. The re- ports indicate that the vessel was ille- gally sunk, as this government consid- CTS that her cargo of lumber was not contraband and that the recognized rule of the sea that a warcraft must show it's flag before taking hostile action was violated.
 May Cause Break With Austria.
 Most serious of the aspects of the case is the statement that the sub- marine was Austrian It is thought to be more than probable that Austria, in replying to the queries that will be sent to Vienna to the facts of the sinking, may make some statement which will precipitate the expected break with that country. Officials have admitted that Austria has sent sub marine note identical with Germany's S. but so far this country has held of from extending the severance of rela- tions to that country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15
IMMINENT DANGER OF
 COAL FAMINE AT BUFFALO
An Emergency Meeting of the Cham ber of Commerce is Called For.

Bufralo, N. r, Fb. 44-mminent danger of a coal famine and congest- ed railroad traffic which threaten to bring about the closing of manufac- turing plants here resulted today in a call by the chamber of commerce for an emergency meeting. .
 Representatives of Buffalo manu- facturers, the Associated Manufac- turers Of New York states and traffic heads of the railroads have been ask cd to take part in the conference to- morrow. A number of plants, it was said, have only enough coal on hand to last two or three days and several large state and county institutions are in a similar predicament. It is estab- iished that there are 10000 cars, load ed and empty, showed in on the rail- road sidings at East Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-15

Hoboken. N. J.. Feb. 14-Count Jo- ham H. Won Bernstorff, former Ger man ambassador to the United States, sailed for home today aboard the Scandinay ian American liner Frederik VIII With Him was the Countess Von Bernstorn and nearly 200 Ger man diplomats and consular officials. The departure, which completes the severance of diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Germany, was accomplished quietly.
 Conferred With Swiss Minister.
 Before the steamer pulled out into the stream at o'clock and headed down the bay. the former ambassador held a final conference with Minister Ritter of Switzerland, who has as- stunned charge of German interests in this country.
 Count von Bernstorff, his wife and other members of his suite received several wagonloads of flowers and bon voyage gifts. The ambassador was so appreciative that he sent ashore ! signed statement through Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port of New York, in which he said:
 Affectionate Farewell.
 'T cannot refrain from a last ex- pression to the American people for the wealth of flowers and gifts sent to the countess and myself. It is hard to tell of the good will sent us both
  adequate to speak an afectionate farewell-'
 l Germans Sailed With in Tears in-Eyes
 There was many German citizen aboard. the Frederil1 VIII who sailed away with tears in his eyes. The am bassador himself, deeply affected, re- mained away from the rest of the party as much as he could in the ex- citement which usually precedes the sailing Of a great ocean liner. There were others in the party whc tried to do the same thing. Some went immediately to their State rooms az soon as they boarded the ship early this morning and remained there un- til sailing time Others walked of the pier for final stroll on Ameri- can soil. But when the whistle blew the decks quickly were filed As the ship moved away from hef dock and backed out into the chan nel, the New Jersey shores were dot ted with persons who had been wait- ing nearby the better part of the day l to see the liner depart.
 Waved FareweIIs. From the bound German liners 1 lying close at hand signal pennants | huttered. spelling out their farewell. l Handkerchiefs were waved from the | decks of the ship and those on shore saw Count and Countess Von Bern