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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Serious charges having to do with
the alleged unlawful arrest of United
States sailors have been made against
a firm of private detectives hav-
ing headquarters in New York
City. and several of the ac-
accused operatives of the firm have
themselves been placed under ar
rest. 1t is charged that men en-
ployed by the accused agency arrested
men whose leaves of absence had ex-
pired. and held them prisoners until
the lapse of ten days and then sur
rendered them, claiming the reward
of $50 each which the government
allows for arresting deserters. There
should be no room for the private
detective" under a free democratic
government. No class of men has
greater power for mischief. Execu-
ton of the law should be left to the
regularly constituted authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Thirteen women were arrested one
day this week, while picketins the
White House gate. How long is this
absurd state of affairs to be permit
ted to continue? Some way should
be found to settle the matter. If these
women have a legal right to annoy
the president of the United States,
they should be permitted to do so,
unmolested; if they have not this right
the authorities should be able to find
some way to stop it, completely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

The motor truck may yet solve the
transportation problem of this coun-
try. Three hundred thousand motor
trucks already are in commercial use
in the United States and several thou
sand are being added every month.
In England steam lorries with trail
ers, carrying full loads both ways,
compete with railroads for hauls up
to 200 miles. OF course, good roads
are essential. France has already
successfully organized municipal mo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06
ON SPUR RE Fl MOMENT
BY MORRIS MILLER.

Jazz
He played l think a clarinet
Or something else that l forget,
But anyway l caught his eye
And asked him would he tell me why
His band was Jazz and how it came
To have curious name.
He looked little, hurt and panied
And SO 1 hastily explained
That /, of course, could understand
Why one would call a band band.
But what said, "a jazz may be
And Furthermore, L want to say
You'd better tell me right away
l pulled his hair, and jerked his nose,
1 also stepped upon his toes,
And then to hasten his reply
l poked my finger in his eye.
Said he Il have an aunt so fat
Come come" said, " well skip Pal all that
Whatever reason that it has.
He cooked his head and smirked at me,
why jazz? Oh, Jazz because, said he
Why the Sob Movies Are Sobby.
Because bored husbands have a
way of permitting their affections to
be alienated by vigorous matrons,
thus causing young wives much re-
greet when they hear OF it.
Because beautiful daughters are
reared under such severe home dis
cipline that upon reaching the years
of indiscretion they steal away to
large city, preferably Gotham. where
they become abandoned to evil
courses and are later discovered by
the old sweet hearth rom home upon
whose still loving chest they weep
while under his virtuous and scorn-
full gaze thLir companions shrink in
abashment.
Because harsh husbands are for
ever cruelty dismissing young and in
discreet wives despite the earnest
pleading of gifted child actresses.
Because young district attorneys
commit the enormity of falling in love
with the daughters of cOrTlDt DOll-
ticians and discover the mistake toe
| late to prevent a closeup wherein
their efforts to delineate an emotional
conflict are narrowing to see.
| Well Known Letters.
| Blackhand.
| The Kaiser'S.
| T. r.
Love.
| l. o. U.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

she bent over and kissed the princess
lightly on her forehead
And at her touch, the wicked en-
chantment was broken, the smiles and
laughter came back to the princess
face and she exclaimed. Your little
princess is right here. mother. and she
! has kiss for you, too"
And so the wicked witch departed
and everybody was happy all the day,
| fer when the sun shines in a princess Z
heart the rain outdoors doesn't matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

German leaders continue to pirate
of their war of defense. This line of
talk does not deceive anybody. 1t will
be noted by the remainder of the
world that there has been no fighting
on German soil. All the armies of in
vasion have been composed of Teu-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Bromide has been found in the am
munition sent to Pershing's men.
There appears to be a widespread be-
lief that the entire prosecution of the
war is permeated with bromide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

In Russia there are enough people
to populate Great Britain, Germany
and France, with a consider ble num-
Der left over 1t is unthiLkable that
such a country can be overrun by a
nation already on the verge of defeat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

The kaiser has been distributing
congratulations on the fall of Riga
1t is noted that the crown prince was
left out. probably on the theory that
he has received more than his share
of Fluctuations already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Russia has had her Bull Rum" but
as long as her leaders remain stead
fast in their adherence to the cause
OF the allies there is reason for hope
that she will yet come back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

News of a bayonet charge on mob
of citizens in Springfield. Ill, will
make interesting reading in Berlin
and in Petrograd. We haven't much
on the Russians after all. After
more than a century of republican
government we have no better meth
cd of handling the mob than they
have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Congressman Doolittle wants to ex-
empt farmers from the draft. Fire
chiefs appeal for exemption for their
men. If Uncle Sam heed every APP
plication for freedom from the coun-
trys service. he will have but a small
army to send to France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

they fight it thru in all its fury.
Why? Simply because they had
gotten bored to death with the mo-
notony of domesticity, and they had to
inject some excitement into it,
And that is why the model husband
and wife prove failures. But there is
no reason for us to be unduly anxious
about the matter. Not many of us
are likely to either be, or get one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Argentina has accepted the kaiser's
note promising to sink no more of her
ships. A note like that should have
at least two responsible endorsers. As
it stands it will hardly be bankable
anvNvhere in the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

In Colorado Jamaica ginger can be
sold only on physicians prescription.
Hereafter the, druggist must divide his
profit with the doctor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06
WHATEVER you WANT TO KNOW"

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Bureau at Washington furnishes readers.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-06

Agent-"What part of your car is IL that
doesn't seem to work rfght?" Motorfst-
The part that works PUCK
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
German Censorship.

Up to the time OF the departure OF
Ambassador Won Bcrnstorff there
were constant complaints from pro-
German sources that the American
people were unable to keep in touch
with Germany, owing to the rigid
censorship practiced by Great Brit
ain. American correspondents who
have reached neutral territory after
a sojourn in Germany declare, how
ever, that the real fault Of censorship
originated with the Teutons.
According to all reports, reliable
news from Europe has been blocked
in Germany from the start, the meth
ods being most arbitrary and auto
cratic. At the outbreak Of hostilities
the Teutonic government began sup
plying neutral papers with the privi-
legged news, although their ideas in
regard to what constituted news were
very vague. Propaganda, inspired
articles. and carefully posed photo
graphs, found their way into the dis
patches which were sent out to neu-
trails as the efforts of their cores
pondents.
To pacify the correspondents, a
neutral war press bureau was cstab-
lishcd whose actions were so erratic
as to be in constant conflict with the
foreign office. A special department
was then organized to help the cor
respondents, and although they were
taken on tours 10 the lines, and other
courtesies shown them, all their work
was finally deleted by the ccnsors in
such manner as to become almost un-
recognizable.
There has never been a time when
messages could not have been sent
via Sayville, as were number OF
British dispatches. But Berlin had no
need for Sayvillc America was re-
cciving exactly what Berlin wanted
it to know. The accusation that
American newspapers are not giving
the German news sufficient promi-
ncnce can be answered by the fact
that there was no news.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
PREPAREDNESS,
nitiye Habagag-Ag,

Primitive Habagag-Ag,
Equally primitive U-b,
Occupied caves in primordial Stag;
Neither was counted dub.
Agawuk lived in the slime.
Hairy and hard and grim:
Ub said, I'm peaceful and wealthy, so
I'm perfectly safe from him."
Gag whittle1 clubs with a VIM
Agawuk gathered his gang.
Went on the trail one day
Empty of belly and sharlish OF fang.
Looking for loot and prey.
Deity hit Irb on the head.
Put all his wealth in a bag,
Fought with his family. left them for
dead,
And hastened away with the swag
Nobody bothered Ag9
Times haven't changed since then;
True. we have learned new tricks:
Dresses for women and trousers for men,
Rihes instead of bricks;
But when at last you sec
Issues come to the rub.
Tell me, which would you rather be.
With. or without. club?
Aabsgag-Ag. or Ub?
~ Gregory Hartswick in Leslie's.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
The Last Week.

Congress is VIGOROUSLY dilatory,
but no session has seen such aim
less, costly delay as the present one,
and the full effect Of it's frittering
away of valuable time on side issues
cannot now be assessed. 1t has un-
doubtedly made an extra session
necessary. The filibuster is merely
the final flip to the session, indica-
tive of its whole character; it could
not be attempted if Congress had not
dwadled away its time. The filibus-
ter itself finds its roots in an erratic
but persistent policy of delay in the
German crisis adopted by the Preo
dent so that il i'll behooves the White
House to throw the onus Of blame
on Capitol Hill for the present unin-
viting circumstances.
The question OF an extra session
probably will be settled definitely to-
day. The prospect is that the Senate
Republicans will not recede from.
their filibuster unless the President
promises to "show his hand" They
are determined not to permit adjourn
ment with the White House under
the impression that it can take over
full-panoplied Congressional func-
tions in the International crisis. They
want the President to ask for what
ever authority he desires and point
TO his own promise made in his ad-
dress announcing the rupture with
Germany-that he would, under the
pressure OF events, request Congress
for a delegation OF authority to use
the armed forces OF the nation to pro-
tect American rights on the seas.
This promise he has not kept, and
the Republican tactics will probably
force his hand, unless the admins
tration finds the prospect of an extra
session less distasteful than it pro-
fcsscd to regard it last week.
There is current suspicion the
President has been advised he has
ample power to act under the prem
iscs, short OF the war-making power,
but this view is not held on Capitol
Hill. Congress does not intend to
be sidetracked in this fashion.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
Peoples Rights.

When the Sheppard prohibition bill
is reported by the District Commit
tee Of the House tomorrow it will
contain clause providing a referen-
dunn for the residents of the District
on the question of whether the city
shall be lcgislated into the "dry"
column.
Not all those who favor a referen-
dunn amendment TO this bill can be
set down as opponents OF prohibi-
ton. Clarence Gibboney, of the Law
and Order League of Philadelphia,
who made one OF the most effective
pleas for the amc ndment before the
District Committee is an enthusiastic
prohibitionist and is given credit with
being directly responsible for the
closing of 2,2oo saloons in the
Quaker City.
He. like local residents who ap-
peared for the Referendum Associa-
tion, asks only that the people of the
District be given the same considera-
tion in the matter OF passing upon a
law drastically affecting their mode
of living as the inhabitants of every
other community and hamlet in the
United States as we'll as the Terri
torial possessions.
1t is true that addition of a referen-
dunn clause would necessitate sending
the bill back to the Senate for ratif-
cation of the amendment, but the
Underwood amendment failed OF
passage by one vote and since that
time the residents of the District
have brought forward arguments II.
favor of their cause that. We feel GER
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

Under this novel title and disguised
with a cloak of levity and frivolity, the
author has struck at modern divorce and
its attendant satellites-feminsm and
suffrage, with that most effective of all
wea earons-ridicule. Socialism. too has
come in for its share of satire-not the
strong. uplifting trend Of the ideal social
ism. hut the too-prevalent complaint of
the under dog who waits only an cppor-
tunity for power to enforce the same
conditions which he whincs against
The book sparkles with epiGrams,
clever phrssinEs. and impossibly ridicu-
lous situations. The characters are clear
drawn types. who remain consistent to
the last chapter and are thoroughly and
convincinGly human despite their evident
exaGreration.
Though essentially designed as a TRADE
against the absurdities of modern thought
and lacking many opportunities for ac-
ton, a more novel plot, or one more free
from risQue suggestion. on which to hang
q series of brilliant satires, would be diff
ficult to find. The story centers round a
strange house party OF relatives only.
who have been summoned by one Miss
Appleby. an aged lady with S400O0o0O to
bequeath and an honest desire to choose
a suitable heir. Unfortunately the lady
has been much of a recluse and cherishes
a medieval horror of divorce. while her
relatives are all ''exponents of the age of
alimony.'' They include the recently
unmarried, the married again. the much
remarked. those who are stir married
because they are just married but who
mean TO get over II, and the children OF
the various combinations. Their efforts
to suppress their true relationships until
after the selection of an heir is the motif
of the book.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

1t begins to look as though the
poor old District will be the victim
OF tho tyranny OF Congress. Prohibi-
ton. which is rapidly covering the
entire country. seems about . to be
forced on the people OF Washington
whether they want it or not, although
whenever tho measure is proposed
for any State or Territory the people
arc always given chance to vote on
it. Congress must think the intellect
of the people of the District registers
a very low degree.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

tain will bring justice, If the bill APP
pears again in the Senate.
The Sheppard bill went through
the Senate by an impressive majority,
and the margin of the House will be
equally as strong. Under these cir
cumstances it is doubtful if any SEN
ator will attempt to defeat the over
whelming sentiment of Congress by
fiIibustering tactics. The referendum,
clause should be added il the Shep-
pard bill is passed.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
NOTHING OVERT"

He specified what we should do
Would we escape his killing crew,
But that was just an avert act.
He turned some ships quite upside down,
Which made our helpless people drown.
But that was just an invert act.
He did some things he did before
That he was pledged to do no more.
But that was just a revert act
He kept our sailors in his Jail
And made the truth a fancy tale.
But that was just a pervert act
Now heaven grant no more delays
Till we assist to change his ways,
Performing stern a convert act.
-McLandburgh Wilson, in the New
York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

Prof. RUFUS Jones, in lecture on
Saturday evening, said that love is
wars remedy There have been fre
qucnt instances where Cupid has also
been the cause OF conflict
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

The loI OF Col Robert n Harper is
not all d bed OF roses. As chairman
OF tho Inaugural Committee he is
wcdgcd in between two factions of the
suffragists and as chairman of the
Confederate Veterans Reunion he
faces tho wrath OF the South because
oi alleged financial solicitation for the
entertainment of the veterans.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

The total foreign trade OF Nicaragua 70:
the calendar year 1915 amounted to S.Ts6.-
40, which was less by Is per cent thar
the trade for 1914. This shortage was
partly due to the poor crops throughout
the western part of Nicaragua durin:
the early part of 1915, although the de
crease in trade was less for the exports
than for the imports,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
ROBBED BY FOOTPADS
AT REVOLVER'S POINT

Money or your life was the way
three white men held Up Francis f.
Greenfield, Of SIS Kentuckey avenue
southeast at the point OF a revolver and
robbed him of SS4-S while he was walk
ing in Fifth street between and y
streets southeast. Mr.. Greenfield yestet-
day told the police that he could identity
all three of the highwaymen.
The German press reports a gratifying
Increase in the national schools OF Poland
since German occupation.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

THE THING THAT COUNTS.
What others do to me
little care.
Whatever rue may be
well can bear.
Since what another does
Is not my deed,
And what It Is, or was.
need not heed
As long as I play fair.
And square. and true.
And watch with proper care
The things l do.
Copyright. lslIJ
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

years when friend recommended CUT
Cura Soap and Ointment, so bought
two bars Of Cuticura Soap and two boxes
of Cuticura Ointment and in a month
was completely healed" CSiRnedl
VIM. P. Theis, 3424 Mt. Pleasant Ave,
Highlandtown, Nd, June "a, 1916.
Keep your skin fresh and clear by the
daily use of Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment. Absolutely nothing better, purer.
sweeter or more effective.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: ''Cuticura,
Dept. II, Boston" Sold everywhere.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

The new athletic club Of Washing
ton limits its membership to men
whose income. If married must be at
least S.. 500. a glance at the present
iood prices and that limit will be
raised.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

Workmcn digging the foundation
Tor a normal school at Sparta. Wis.
discovered a tank containing 1000 gal
Ions Oi gasoline buried many feet be
low the surface. Latest reports say
that the people OF that section arc
IL stalking out claims.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

In forming an anti-old-maids' club
in Kantner. Pa. the members have
agreed to flirt with three brakemen
day until married. No, there arc
no vacancies among the train crews
OF the B. & O. lines that travel
through Kantner.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

From Stable to Riches" says a
headline over a story which goes on
to explain how a stable boy received
tho news that he was heir to $500, 900,
while currying horse. A Horatio
Algcr title. but the plot is vastly diff
irrrnr
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

Proponents OF the Adamson eight
hour law will probably suggest the
same remedy for the threatened street
railway strike next month.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

About the only way to escape the
stringent police rules that will be in
iorcc during the inaugural period is
to volunteer as a special policeman.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

Advocates of the simple life are
having their ranks swelled forcibly by
the present Skyrocket prices OF food
products.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
Today's Events.

Meeting Of Mid City Citizens Association. iup
SEVENTH street northwest p. m.
Meeting Of Capitol Hill Literary Socety. HON.
OF Mr. and Mrs A. X. FrcHr. = Eighth street
northeast, ?. m
Meeting Of executive committee Nopdsy Evrninr
Club. room 5ls. District Building & D. N
Description q missionary work in India by Dr
Charles z. Vail at Gurlfy Memorial Church Four
teenth and Meridian streets northwest 10 n m
Illustrated lecture 'Pictureslne Hawaii bv
the Rev. John W. Wadnan Mount Pleasant Con-
rr"SAuonal Church. Columbia road near Fourteenth
street northwest, n m.
Grand rally under auspices Of Junior Order
United American Mechanics. Odd Fellows Han
Seventh street r. m
Opening of Twentieth Century Rcd Crnss Work
shop lSG Connecticut avenue
Meeting OF Baptist Ministers Conference Calvary
Baptist Church, II a. m
Monthly meeting Of College Equal Suffrage League,
National American Woman Suffrage headumrt,rS.
1876 Rhode Island avenue p m
Fifth annual banquet Of Mems Bible Class East
ern Presbyterian Church. Maryland avenue and
sixth street northeast. with address By Gypsy
Smith. jr.. $50 p. m.
Meeting % Legion OF Loyal Women. RaIeish
Hotel r. N.
Meeting Of West End Citizens Association Kid
der Hall, 81 Twentieth street northwest D. m.
Concert by United States Marine Band Orchestra
Marine Barracks 80 p. m.
Meeting Of executive committee Of Washington
Board Of Trade, p. n.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Railway has completed plans to, extend
its road to Mil Creek, Tenn, where it is
asserted there are 5000 acres. Of coal
lands awaiting development.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

toltch which Caused big erUp-
tions. ! could not sleep for
the itching, as it made me
scratch so that my scalp was
irntated and | had large
scales on il. Ny hair came
out by handfuls and got life
less and dry. 1t disfgured
me. ! was ashamed.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
Jottings from Jokers

"Flatdub tells me he has published a
book of addresses "Well?" Il never
knew he made speeches" He doesn't
He gets out the city directory. Judge.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

How did Jones happen to fall down
stairs" Why, his wife said. Now.
Henry. be careful" and. as he is not
the man to be dictated to by any woman,
down he went."-Chicago Record
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

\ Pennsylvania girl whose nan
was cut off short by Jack the Nip
per" in bcmoaning the loss Of her
locks said that she would not have
minded it so much il he had LETT
enough to be bobbed, according to
the style OF Mrs. Vernon Castle.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR.

Tirss rrtating cf an original poem. written tslJ
for The Washington Hsnld-
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

why did you spell bank with a CAPT.
tai. Bobby" cause pa says a bank
ought always to have good big capital"
Boston Transcript.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26

The word carpet" was in later medic
val times used to describe draperles as
well as the stuffs which covered floors
and seats
The Washington herald., 1917-02-26
BOOK REVIEW,

"ONLN RELATIVES INVITED" a social and
SoIalIStic satiTe. 10y Charles Sheman-Bobbs
Merrill Company. Publisher Indianapolis