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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
PROGRAM is OUT.
Arrangements Complete for
Draft Registration Day.
Parade of Many Thousand Be-
3 gins at 1 O'clock.
CONTRACT FOR 5000 BADGES
10 Be Placed on Coat Lapels OF
Men Who Register.
Chamber of Commerce Appoints
Various Committees.

Pretty girls placing badges on young
mon registering all during the day:
u p. m. Form parade composed of school
children carrying flags of allies, bands.
Red Cross, Battery A Quartermasters
Corps, Engineer company, societies, g. A;
RE Auto section with Women's Relief
Corps, Spanish war veterans, Hargis com
paIiy Sons of Veterans, Navy League, Boy
Breaking at every other block on Kan
sas avenue and North Kansas avenue be-
tween and Z o'clock
Parade of registered men in evening
followed by speaking and demonstration
on north and south steps of state house
with bands and choral LEADERS, Pop
uer songs
What is the program for registra-
tion day, June 3. outlined to the en-
tertainment committee of the Cham
her of Commerce at noon today by
George Godfrey Moore, chairman. The
committee voted to adopt the program
o1flined by Chairman Moore. Follow
ing the adoption of the report, com
naittees were appointed and the chair
men of these committees will meet at
noon Saturday at the Chamber OF
Commerce.
"A contract has been closed for the
purchase of 5000 badges which Will
be placed on lapels of the coats or the
men as they emerge from the reglstra-
ton booths. Topekans with sugses-
tons for a suitable emblem to be
placed on the badges are requested to
send these suggestions to George God
freV Moore chairman entertainment
committee, Chamber of Commerce, not
later than Saturday noon. Following
are those who will serve on the Varl-
Gus committees planning for the big
gest patriotic day in the history OF
Topeka:
The Committees.
Band committee-B. b. Bartlett.
chairman; Frank p. MacLennan, r. ii.
Cfosby. Ray Lattner. DIR. George Allen
Speaking comnittee-Earl Akers,
chairman; ]. e. Austin, James A.
Troutman. Hugh Fisher.
Decoration committee-Robert Full
lefton, chairman; Harry Brockman.
Charles Trapp. James f. Mcfarland,
P.3O. Hagen, DIR. F. ]. Ernest.
Finance committee. Z. Austin,
chairman; Hugh Fisher, H. p. Gates,
IN C Gibbs.
eCiosing stores committee-C. P.
Bnck. chairman; S. L. Courtney, w.
f. Brelsford, C. S. Ismert, E. L.
Dwinnell.
Parade mmittee-George Godfrey
Moore. chairman; H. j. Brockman, c.
T.. Buck, ]. Will Kelley. J. e. Austin,
j.. f. Wilson. Captain Fuller l.. NJ.
Penwell. f. L. Overton. Captain White
and Adj. Gen. C. 1. Martin.
auto committee-W. II. lines, chair
man; Curt Meyers, H. G.. West, L. b.
Holland and II. S. Putney.
Miss Edna Hopkins has accepted
the Craftsmanship of the committee on
badges and she will obtain girls who
Will remain at the registration places
dnring the day and pin badges on the
young men after they register. Miss
Hopkins will appoint her own commit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
WON'T TAX BRYAN
Exclude Educational Entertainments
From War Tax.

Washington, May 22.-Receipts
from educational entertainments were
excluded by the house from the pro-
posed 10 per cent amusement tax, by
$vote of ia to 1, Representative
Moore of Pennsylvania. opposing. He
insisted that it was Unfair that William
jennings Bryan should receive from
S3oO to $3.50 night for "educatiGnal'
entertainments while the government
got nothing from them.
Theaters Taxed 10 Per Cent.
NO other changes were made in the
amusement tax section. All amuse-
nIent places will pay a o per cent tax
on their cash receipts and each per-
son admitted free must pay cents.
Astax of l cent on each ticket sold to
a child under twelve years, unless the
maximum admission fee is cents,
would be charged.
Club members would pay 10 per
cent of their club dues. Entertain
u1ents for the benefit of religious or
Charitable organization would be ex-
ennpt from taxation. The war stamp
tax section considered next, was
amended so as to exempt building and
loan associations operated for the sole
benefit of their members.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
BE ON SALE FRIDAY
High School Annual One of Most
Elaborate Ever Gotten Out.

1.-The Sunf1ower." annual pubIica-
ton of the students of the Topeka
high school will be on sale Friday.
May 26, according to John NJ. Porter,
editor. 1t promises to be one of the
largest ANIMALS ever printed. The
magazine will contain more than 300
cuts and drawings, a dozen stories
written by pupils and will cover 140
pages.
The book will be dedicated to Miss
Carmie Wolfe, instructor in the Eng
lish department. who has been adj
wiser of the staff of the High School
Review and of the Sunf1ower. The
staff consists of John Porter, editor;
Lyle Webb. advertising manager:
Charles NJ. Kouns. circulation man
ager, and Douglas Bowman, in charge
of the engraving.
Students contributing to the art
work are Enid Caslin, Mary Carswell
and Carol Thrall. The cover design
was drawn by Arin Douglas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
MAKE FLEET BONE DRY
That Is Request Secretary Daniels
Makes of Congress.

Washington, May 22-Secretary of
the Navy Daniels has asked congress
to legislate the fleet bone dry. He
asked for law authorizing the presi-
dent to prohibit any person from SELL
ing, furnishing or giving away intoxi-
eating liquor to any naval officer or
sailor in uniform.
statement issued at the depart
ment says:
THE secretary of the navy having
noted those sections in the recent law
to provide for the temporary increase
in the military establishment that re-
late to the restriction of the sale of
Intoxicating liquor to members of the
military forces while in uniform, has
decided that similar provision for the
welfare of the naval personnel would
be desirable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
INCREASE |. C. C. TO g
Senate Passes Bill to Add Two More
Members to Board.

Washington, May 22.-The bill to
increase the membership of the inter
state commerce commission from sew
en- TO nine members and allowing them
10 divide into sections for the eXpedit
ing of business was passed today in
the senate with an amendment by Sen
ator Smith of Georgia, providing that
the whole commission must give
hearing and confirm freight rate in
creases before they become effective.
A similar bill is pending in the house.
To Remedy Car Shortage.
A bill designed to extend the inter
state commerce commissions power to
deal with the freight car shortage
situation was passed today by the
senate without debate. 1t provides
that the commission may prescribe its
own car service rules for those of the
railroads. The bill now goes to con-
ference with the house, which has
passed a similar measure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
TO EXCUSE ATTORNEYS
Supreme Court Offers Day to Men
Who Register for Draft.

The supreme court will excuse at
torneys required to register or per-
form any service in connection with
the consumption registration June s..
Announcement of the plan was made
today by D. A. Valentine, clerk of the
court.
Cases before the supreme court will
be argued the week of June 4. A
number of cases have been assigned
for June 5. Attorneys who are com
PEELED to remain at home because of
the CONSUMPTION registration will not
lose their rights before the court, ac-
cording to a ruling today of supreme
court justices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
RAIDER is LOOSE
British in Search Halt Belgian Shin
Believing 1t a Sea Pirate.

New York, May 22.-Informatien
that the British naval authorities sus-
pected that a German sea raider es-
capped from German port and was az
large, was brought to America today
by Belgian relief ship.
The Belgian captain said his YES
sci was fired upon by a British cruis-
er on May 10. off the North OF Scot
land Tho relief ship halted and was
examined by the Briton. The latter
explained, the Belgian captain report
ed that the relief vessels were mis-
taken for four masted raider which
was believed to have left Germany
under the guise of a merchantmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
TO HELP employees
Telephone Co. Will Assist Them in
Buying Liberty Loan Bonds.

Twelve hundred Kansas employees
of the Southwestern Bell Telephone
company, two hundred of whom are in
Topeka, will receive assistance upon
application from the company in pur-
chasing liberty bonds, it was an
nounced here today in circular re-
ceived by A. j. Mackey manager.
from H. ]. Pettengill, president. The
circular also announced that the COM
pany has already purchased 5000, 600
worth of the bonds.
Employees who wish assistance
from the company in purchasing the
bonds are urged to communicate with
the treasurer in st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
KEEP OLD "BOAT"
Police Chief Can't Have Big
New Automobile.
That's Mayors Order When He
Hears of Trade.

Chief Jim" Wilson will be a badly
disappointed official when he returns
to Topeka and finds the police depart
ment using the same old boat" 1t
was using when he left
One day the police department has
brand rev car. Then Chief Wilson
leaves town and it doesn't have new
car. Between his going and his re-
turning the mayor hears of the new
boat and decides the police depart
ment doesn't need it right now. And
he says, Nay, nay, take it back"
Back it goes and the old Hupmobile
begins doing service again.
Before Chief Wilson went away on
a hurry-ul. call he decided his depart
ment needed new car. He looked
one over--a nice Dig gray one that
could be recognized as a police car
mile away. 1t was just the thing
for the department.
The dealer looked the old Hupmo-
bile over and decided it was mostly
junk altho it has been giving good ser
vice. He agreed that if the city would
put up 81 900 and give him the old car
he would give the city new car.
That was allowing little better than
| $3.50 for the old car.
Mayor Took Hand.
w neither OF not ODlel w llSOu CiOSttl
the deal is not known. but one of his
men went after the new car intending
to switch the siren and other police
attachments from the old to the new.
/ But he didn't get any farther than the
intention.
Mayor House interviewed. He had
learned about the trade and announc-
ed that if there was going to be any
trades of old cars for new cars or
| purchases of new cars he would do it
himself and not leave it to the police
| department
And there the matter stands. The
siren was placed back on the old car.
The new tires were put back on ii
and it stands in front of the police
station today ready to answer any and
| all calls. The fine big gray car is
| back where it stood originally--in the
| salesroom.
Trade Pop-Pops, Too.
1t is said that half dozen other
| dealers have learned that the police
| department needs new car and that
they are all using their best salesman
ship with Mayor House. There are
! two or three motorcycles around the
police station and it is said that Chief
| Wilson has worked up some good
deals for them also providing the
mayor doesn't intervene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
U-BOAT FREIGHTERS
L. S. Company to Build Crafts to
Dodge German Mad-dogs.

Philadelphia, May 22.-America has
found the perfect answer to the Ger
man submarine terror. 1t is said to
be a merchant submarine standardiz-
ed at about 1900 tons or 5000 tons
dead weight of such speed that it can,
even when submerged, easily elude
any surface pursuer. 1t is nonsinka-
BILE.
The craft, the invention of Simon
Lake, is capable of submerging with
in half q minute and has been so
standardized and simplified that the
first one may be turned out in four
months and others after that at the
rate of three or four a week 1t will
burn heavy oil and the construction is
said to be such that its parts can be
made simultaneously in many widely
scattered steel plants and assembled
in central plant within a few days.
Incorporate Company.
The vessels are to be built and OPP
Grated, the story says, by the Mer-
chant Submarine Company under gov
eminent supervision. The company is
capitalized at 10 million dollars and
was chartered under the laws of Maine
on May 1C
Captain Simon Lake, naval archi-
tect and mechanical engineer, if not
the originator of the submarine is at
least the father of the effective, mod
ern under-sea fighter and merchant
man. He was born in 1866 at Pleas
antville, y. j., and began experiments
with what is known as the even-keel
submarine in 1894. Three years later
the Argonaut was launched and the
world was astonished at its success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Railroad Invests a Million.
LOADED FOR GAME
Kite McHenry Had % Crooked Dice
in Hidden Pocket

Kite McHenry was picked up by the
police on parole, and searched
They found nothing. He was turned
over to the county and searched again
Nothing was found Then some one
tipped it off to Oscar Carlson, deputy
sheriH, that pair of crooked" dice
might be found in a concealed pocket
in Kites overalls
Following up that tip, the officers
found twenty-three dice in a hidden
pocket and apparently every cube is
crooked Some of them are loaded
and some of them are marked incor-
rectly One, for instance. has two
SKIES, two tours and two tMos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

We wish to express our thanks to all
who so kindly assisted US and for the
beautiful flowers at our recent be-
reavement and special thanks to
the Methodist Home for the Aged
Mrs. T E. Menehan, Mrs. Rose Evans,
Mrs. Abbie Woodruff. Charles Gately,
r. S. Brown. Tom Gately.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
LOCAL MENTION

Commencement exercises of the Ro-
chester school have been postponed on
account of bad weather and bad
roads.
Dancing at Moose Hall Wednesday
evening. Admission csc. Saunders
enthusiastically.
Fred Hughes and E. w. Collins, ar
rested Sunday in a crap" game raid
pleaded guilty Monday in the court of
Topeka. Sentence for Collins was de-
costs.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c dog. Brunr.
Martin Drug Co.-AdY.
The Yeomen will give a dance in
Bates hall Wednesday evening, May
%. Admission 25c-Adv.
The Navy league will meet Wednes-
day night at its headquarters, at 9O6
Kansas avenue.
Judge Ralph H. Cav urged larger
appropriations for the Girls Industrial
school at Beloit in an address deliv-
cred Monday evening before the
Brotherhood of the Walnut Grove
Methodist church. The probate judge
declared sufficient funds were not
available to teach inmates vocations
that would make them independent
upon their discharge from the school.
He also urged further legislation for
the care of the feeble minded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Turns Down S12,5OO Job.

Madison, Wis, May 22.-Dr. Charles
r. Mccarthy, professor of political
science at the University of Wisconsin
and head of Wisconsin legislative ref
erence library, has written Secretary
of State Lansing declining an offer of
a position as adviser to the Chinese
government at a salary of $12.50O a
year. He declared he rejected the Of
fer because he felt he would be able
to do more good in America than out
of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

New York. May 22.-MONEY-Mercan
paper. 4%@5 per cent Sterling. SO day
bills. 4.I2 Commercial. 60 day bills on
banks, 4.113; commercial 60 day bills.
4I1A; demand. AIS. Guilders demand
AN cables. Az. Lires, demand 7.O1B :
cables. 7.O0H. Rubles. demand. a75s; ca
lars, $3.50. Government bonds. steady
railroad bonds, irregular. Time loans
steady: 60 days. 4k641A: 80 days, Az a.
Az months, 415@4%.
. Call money, easier: high, 215 low .; rul-
Ing rate, 212 last loan, 212; closing bid ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

Wall St.. New York, May 22-SToCKS-
The stock market was reused from its
torpor in the last hour on Steel's gradual
rise to aboce 127. In general final prices
were at highest levels. The closing was
strong.
Trading covered n broader field today
embracing COppers. Oils and many specfaI.
ties. Extensive realizing had little effect
OOo 600 shG res
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Incorporate Company.
Stores May Sell War Bonds.

Chicago, May 22.-Liberty loan
bonds soon will be sold over the coun-
try by big department stores here, if
plans suggested at a meeting of Chi
cago bankers are adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS MARGUERETTA NJ. SELOyER
age 80, died this morning at her home in
Highland Park, at Twenty third and
Maryland streets Mrs. Seiover is survived
by her husband John r. Selover: a brother.
w. T. Robert of Granchveill, Wash, and
two sisters. Mrs. J. H. Rankin, of Jones'
boro, Ark, and Mrs J. NJ. Halle, of Clay
Center.
The funeral of Mrs. George p. Stitt will
be held Wednesday afternoon at 8 30
O'Clock from her home, at 500 Woodlawn
avenue. The body will be taken to Otta-
wa, Kan, for burial.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s27.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

We desire to thank the many friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
for the floral offerings at our recent
bereavement.-Mrs- Al Witchey, Mrs
w. D. Austin, w. H. White, Ralph
White, Eide White, o. P. White, Mrs
V E. Bigham.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
Two Americans Wounded.

cans appear in today's casualty lists
Lance Corporal w T. Rowland.
Minneapolis. who is wounded. and
Private NJ. G. Smith, Detroit, suffer-
ing from shell shock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22
MILLION A DAY AT X. C.
Checks Pour in From District Outside
City for Liberty Bonds.

Kansas City, May 22.-The cam
paign for the sale of the liberty loan
bonds in the Kansas City Federal Re
serve bank district is gaining in mo-
mentum, reports here show today,
with subscription being pledged from
thruout the adjacent territory. Checks
for bond purchases toralling more than
$1,000,000 were received in today's
mail by j. u. Miller, Jr., governor of
the reserve bank. from points in the
district outside of Kansas City. Other
allotments were being made, altho
checks for them had rrI been received.
The municipal government of Kan
sas City, thru Mayor Edwards, an
nounced that $50, 900 of the citys sink
ing funds would be invested in the
bonds at once. Another report TO Mr..
Miller was that the employees of a
large Kansas oil company had agreed
to vote 8 per cent of their annual sal
trust companies and stores here also
was given out, both for their own ac-
counts and those of customers and
employees. No estimate of thes total
was obtainable but it was expected to
reach high into the millions Every
effort was to be made TO increase the
purchases in this territory TO the high
est amount
Railroad Invests Million.
New York. May 22.-The United
States Trust company today an
nounced that the Louisville & Nash
vile rai<yuy had subscribed to ST.
100000 of liberty loan bonds The
subscription was made thru the trust
company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

The Yeomen will give a dance in
Bates hall Wednesday evening, May
%. Admission 25c-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

The Navy league will meet Wednes-
day night at its headquarters, at 906
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-22

Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz- Brunr-
Martin Drug Co.-AdY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
BUCLES START
COAST OFFICERS
ON LONG GRIND

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1b.-The
notes of the reveillo blared across
the parade ground and thru tho can.
tonments ut the Preside at $50
a. m. and the first Pacific coast OF.
ficers' training camp OF the Ger
man.American war was on In
earnest
Scarcely had tho last hugle notes
died away when there was hurry.
ing and scurrying OF the 1900 stu
dents OF the camp eager to begin
the three months grind which will
lead many OF them 10 army commits.
sions
Al 10 a. m. the entire personnel
OF the camp gathered on the parade
ground and Lieut., Col Fred w
Sladen. commaudant. administered
the oath. The rest OF the morning
Was devoted TO organization and
assignment TO companies and II
suance OF equipment. This after.
noon the rudimonts OF barrack res.
ulations were explained and In
struetion was given In the military
method OF arranging beds and lock.
ere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
BRIDGES, BACK on
JOB, IS 70 have
MS EXPENSES PAID

Robert A. Bridges. president OF
the port commission. is back on the
Job Tuesday. having Withdrawn his
resignation Monday afternoon. FOL.
lowing the passage OF resolution
by the board asking him TO con.
tinue his services.
Bridges had been sought by hun.
dreds OF people not to quit his post
at this time. when. In the war emer.
gency. his services In the fight
against the food speculator would
be needed more than ever.
To relieve the commissioners OF
some OF the personal sacrifice
which they had to make. a resolu.
ton was introduced Monday author.
hing travelling expenses OF the com.
missioncrs. the upkc.p OF n down.
town office. and telephone and tele.
graph bills A downtown office for
President Bridges and Commission.
or Ewald will be maintained at a
cost OF $3.50 month. including
stenographic and other expenses.
Further appropriations OF Sos for
the incidental expenses. such ar
fares between orillia and Seattle
for Bridges. and rent and other
items for the other commissioners.
Ewaid aud Secretary Remsberg. are
also provided. Bridges IL a farmer
and lives at Orlllia.
The resolutions. TO come up later.
are expected to pass.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
Sure! High Heels
Cause C0rns But
Who Cares Now

ss-ss-se-s-s-e-s-ss-s s-e-s-e-S-s-es
Because style DEGREES that won.
en- crowd and buckle up their ten.
der toes In high heel footwear.
they suffer from corns. then they
cut and trim at these painful pests.
which merely makes the corn grow
hard. This suicidal habit may cause
i3cl Jaw and women are warned
20 Hto. II.
A Few drops OF drug called
frcezone applied directly upon n
sore corn gives quick relief and
soon the entire corn. loot and all.
lifts out without pain. Ask the
drug store man for a quarter OF an
ounce OF freezone. which costs very
little bat il sufficient to remove
every hard or soft corn or callus
from ones feet.
This drug IL an ether compound
and dries In a moment and simply
Ahrlyels up the corn without In
flaming or even irritating the sur
rounding tissue or skin. Clip this
out and pin on your wife's dresser.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-15
CHAMBER men
STILL DRIVING

The final crusade OF tho
Chamber OF Commerce and
Commercial Club tor new mem
bers and budget funds was
launched Tuesday morning
when 324 workers struck out
from the old Commercial Club
rooms In tho Arcade building
10 sign up more prospects.
The big idea was 10 work on
lists OF prospects compiled since
tho four.day campaign. which ad
iourned last Friday. Dozens OF
men who had not yet been signed
up. but who were logical prospects,
were called upon Tuesday.
AZ noon Tuesday the committees
we're scheduled To return 10 the
Arcade building for lunch and &c
report. Last week the workers
gathered In i.s03 new member
and s55.306 for tho budget fund
Two thousand members and $50,
COO In funds is the goal OF the cam
paigners.
The next big task on President
A. J Rhodes program is to organ
ize the members council Each
trade. industrial or professional
group will have n representative.