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The sun., 1917-03-17
People Dema nd Peace.

such influence" Herr Leinert IS re-
ported to have said, "the Herrenhaus re-
CARDS as its own special prerogatve. 1t
wants the people to be comma ndeered
into war and out of H. and that things
afterward should remain as they were
That is impossible The people demand
peace at the soonest possible moment
I'VE are no longer serfs whom the
King can buy and sell or order us to
bleed and die at the word of command,
We are nation that has reached politi-
cal manhood
Amid intermittent cheers Herr Leinert
hinted at "A time coming when the whole
nation would rise and sweep "Junker-
ism off the earth
The sun., 1917-03-17

states the latter had promised the Amer
lean + deration Of Labor that he would
bring the influence of the German work
mems unions to bear upon the Govern
ment.
The sun., 1917-03-17
NEW POLICY OUTLINED.
Dumn Executive Committee A.
nOuDces Plans for Reforms.


LoNDoN. March 16.--Thc provisional
Government in Russia has issued the
following appeal TO the people, accord.
ing to Reuters Petrograd correspond.
ent:
"Cttizcns-The executive committee
of the Duma. with the aid and support
or the garrison Of the capital and its
inhabitants, III has succeeded IN triumph
ing over the obnoxious forces of the old
regime in such a manner that we are
able to proceed to "A more stable or
sanization of the executive power.
with men whose past political activity
assures them the cOuntry's confidence.
The now cabinet Will base its policy
on the following principles:
"hlrst-An immediate general am.
nesty. for all political and religious of
fences, including terrorist acts and
military and agrarian offences
"Second--Liberty of speech and Of tho
press, freedom for alliances. unions and
strikes, with the extension OF these lib
critics 20 military Officials within the
limits admitted by military require.
meuts.
For Universal Sunrage.
"Third-Abolition. Of all social, re.
iIrious and national restrictions.
"fourth-To proceed forthwith to the
preparation and convOcation of a consti.
tutional assembly. based on universal
suffrage, which will establish n govern.
mental regime.
~
by national militia. with chiefs to be
elected and responsible TO the Govern
ment.
"Sixth-Communal elections to he
based on universal suffrage
"Seventh--The troops which partici-
pated in the revolutionary movement will
not he dsarmed. but Will remain in Pc
,rograd
"E!ghth-While maintaining strict
military discipline e.. troops in active
service. il II desirable 20 abrogate for
soldiers all restrictions m the enjoyment
of social rights accorded other citizens.
'Thr prov isiunal Go, rrumcnt desires
10 add that It has no Intention to profit
by the circumstance. Of ,ho war to delay
the realization of the measures OF re-
form above mentioned
The Russian revolution was n most
wonderful prodnct of far reaching prep
aration and organization. While the
rcactionary element that has now been
thrown out was undermining Russian
interests and plotting to wreck the coun.
trys participation in the war the pro.
gresslves and revolutionists had been
countermining Just as persistently.
Revolt Long Awaited.
While pro-Garmans obtained mower
ba highest II
olutionaries We're being placed all around
them, in the War Office, in the D!plo-
matte Corps, everywhere, so the reac-
The sun., 1917-03-17

LoTpoN. March l6.--The new German
retirement north OF the Somme is still
going full swing. The result OF its sec.
almost uumolested into the St. Pierr,
Vast wood and are now nearly through
on the other side. To the north anC
south Of the wood also the Germans hav,
yielded up long lines of trenches.
Though the days operations ar,
equivalent to the giving up OF trenches
on a front of three miles, the most sig
nihcant feature aside from the new 10
cality OF the advance. Is the strength o
the positions given up. To take then
by assault would have meant the loss %
thousands of British lives
The ST. Pierre Vast wood four miles
straight north of Peronne and midwa,
between Sailly-Saillisel and RouChaves
nes, was so strong position that thu
French infantry could not take it ant
made there almost their last assaults II
the Somme offensive last autumn, More
than a square mile in area, slashed by {
deep ravine and protected by strong
trench lines on its western outskirts th'
wood was almost impregnable.
In German Positions.
But the War Office announces to-nigh
that I'VE now hold nearly the whole o
the wood" Sir Douglas Haigs troops
have occupied parts OF the deep ravine II
the southeast corner of the wood tn,
old German nut encampment on the hgl
ground In its northern part and are al
most on the site Of the German fel,
kitchen centre. which was sheltered bl
the wood.
Besides this, German trenches on
% ha, AnI
the wood and Of more than a mile nortl
OF it have been given up. The British
hold on Sally -Saillisel is now absolutel,
secure, and the fall OF the Moislain
Wood and probably OF the village o
Moislains itself Is the almost inevita bl
| sequel.
What may be the meaning Of th
new German move at point separated
by Ave miles from the area Of the Amer
retirements can only be conjectured.
| Is taken here, however, AZ the stronges
evidence that the Germans are plannin,
to give way Immediately on a consider
able font perhaps the entire front o
the great offensive north and south o
the Somme. What this may lead t.
| later may be imagined.
In this connection interest is takel
in French communicates reporting som
! operations Just below the southern eX
| tremity Of the Somme front. on hotl
banks Of the Ayre. In this region Frencl
progress 10 reported In "A manner no
usually associated with reports of mer
raids on a front of some ten miles. Il
| connection with the report yesterday q
| an advance east Of Canny -sur-Matz o.
| this sector there are conjectures whethe
| the Germans are now starting a retire
! ment before the French also.
The sun., 1917-03-17
Wired the brotherhood Chiefs.

This appeal was telegraphed to the
four brotherhood chiefs and to Elisha
Lee chairman of the Railway Managers
Conference Committee.
The plan under which the Council of
National Defence will attempt to bring
about a settlement was framed TINS
morning at meeting of the council
called for the purpose. The President
at the risk OF setting back his recovery
called the members of the Cabinet to-
eether at 80 +. NJ. TO go over the plan
The meeting lasted less than half an
hour and at its conclusion Secretary
Baker, as chairman of the Council OF
National Defence. gave out the follow ing
letter addressed to the four men chosen
for the mediation committee;
AT meeting Of the Council of Ma
tional Defence It was resolved that you
be requested at once to seek an inter-
view with the representatives Of the rail-
road brotherhOods and railroad execu-
tives with reference to the differences
now existing between them and appar-
entity threatening 10 produce a general
railway strike in the country that you
present to the representatives OF both
sides the grave peril involved In such
situation at this time, and that you re-
quest them so to adjust their differences
as in any event to lead to a postpone
present national emergency"
Unless the railroad bIOtherhoods and
executives come together on some basis
which will prevent general strike at
this time the President will. 1t Is be-
lieyed, consider means of taking over
the railroads as military necessity. In
this he will have the cooperation or Con-
gress, The President and his advisers
are hopeful tonight that this step VIII
both sides will yield to the pressure Of
public sentiment.
The Council Of National Defence was
organized for the purpose OF preparing
the country for defence and Is empow
cred to deal with Just such emergencies
as a railroad strike.
Wilson Has Full Authority.
Although there is no statute under
| which the President may take over the
railroads a number of Senators ex-
| pressed the opinion that the President is
authorized under the Constitution TO
| take the necessary steps TO keep the
| channels Of commerce open. 1t was
| suggested that as the railroads are pub
! lie utilities they can be thrown into the
| hands OF receivers within forty -eisht
| hours II crisis comes.
I
however, of providing men to run the
trains. The President has no way OF
compelling men to work except as a
military measure. His authority to draft
men into service unless an actual state
of war exists Is doubtful
! ARMY authorities believe, however that
this authority would depend largely on
whether or not war could be considered
under present conditions as being i'm
! minent.
"Imminence OF war;. they hold
would give the President virtually the
same authority he possesses In time OF
actual war. II would be therefore fol
the President TO Judge whether or not
he would he justified by proclamation In
so describing the present state of ouI
relations with Germany.
| A statute passed in 1862 gave the
President this power. but this law auto.
maticalIy repealed itself at the end OF
the rebellion.
The sun., 1917-03-17
BIG RAILROAD STRIKE
LSREPORTED AVERTED
BY WILSON MEDLATORS
WILSON IN PLEA
0HALT STRIKE
President Warns Managers
and Men Of Nations Peril
New MediatOrs.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Presiden:
Wilson appealed to both sides in the
railroad controversy tonight to adjust
their differences on the ground that the
nations safety demands 1t.
A railroad strike, the P-esiden. be-
lieves. is inconceivable in view of pres
ent perils. The President issued a state
ment, after sanctioning a plan decided
on earlier in the day. by which a COM
mittee Of the Council OF National De-
fence. consisting of Secretaries Lane and
Wilson. Daniel willard. president Of the
Baltimore and Ohio. and Samuel Com
pers, are to undertake to bring the
brotherhood chiefs and the railroad man
ayers together again and avert a s.iil>e
This plan was approved % at a Cab
met meeting called unexpectedly this
afternoon for the purpose OF dealing with
the emergency Immediately af.erward
the two members OF the Cabinet. Sec.
retaries Lane and Wilson, left for New
York.
The sun., 1917-03-17

The Presidents statement follows:
"I deem 1t my duty and right to ap.
peal to you in this time of national
Peril 10 open again the questions at issue
between the railroads and their opera
tives with q view to accommodation %
settlement,
with my app oval a committee Of the
Council Of National Defence Is about 10
seek conference with you with that
end in view.
"A general interruption of the railway.
traffic of the country at this sime would
entail a danger to the nation against
which / have the right to enter my NEST
solemn and earnest protest
1T is now the duty OF every patriotic
man to bring matters of this sort to i'm
mediate accommodation. The safety or
the country against manifest perils al
fecting its own peace and the peace of
the whole world makes accommodation
absolutely imperative and seems to ME
to render any other choice or action in
conceivable"
The sun., 1917-03-17

THE GREENBRIER--whit Sulphur
Only one night from New York.-Adp.
The sun., 1917-03-17
Germans beaten on.

Conttsxed on Thtrd Page.
The sun., 1917-03-17

Continued on Third Page.
The sun., 1917-03-17
Revolt Long Awaited.

While pro-Gnrmans obtained mower
and the highest places In Petrugrad rev
olutionaries We're being placed all around
them. In the War Office. in the Diplo-
matte Corps, everywhere, so the reac-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-24

This precinct is bounded on the
north by the center line OF Q street
north: on the east by the center line
OF Fifteenth street west: on the south
by the center line OF X street north;
and on the west by Rock Creek.
Abram, g. Lem. 1915 18th q
Adams. James Jack 1891 y. II. ave.
Adams, James. ll9 nth 81
AdAnE Richard 1902 II.
Aires, Clifton, 1864 Church 81
Alexander George Thomas u "a H.
Alexander. Otis wn., 1915 -
Albright. John Glover. i9o9 hth s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-04

Administering the draft law cost the
United States $500. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-04

The Woman's club "meatless lu1.O.--
con" was served today at / o'clock in
the gymnasium of Washburn college.
The party, which is the annual presi-
dents day luncheon, the opening event
OF the season for the WOmens club,
was arranged by the social depart
ment. of which Mrs Frank Merriam
is chairman. The program was ar
ranged by the president, Mrs o. L.
Moore. The officers and speakers
We're seated at one table.
Mrs Moore gave the greetings to
the club. and introduced those who
were to appear on the program. Toasts
were responded to by the heads of the
different departments. and the gem
eral theme for the program was The
! arp and wool of the web we weave"
Mrs. A. II. Horton gave the invoca-
ton. Mrs. Frank Merriam, represent
ing the social department responded
to the toast, The Butterfly" Mrs. L.
d. Whittemore, of the art department
spoke to the subject, The Artistic
Temperament" Mrs. w d. Ross, of
the education department, spoke on
THE Educational Microbe;" Mrs. Geo.
NJ Crawford, of the home economics
department, responded to a toast on
The Nimble Penny" Mrs. Katherine
Hand, of the literature department,
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day collecting bed clothing, which
they took to Mrs. Monroe's home,
where it was cleaned and mended and
prepared for shipment Each of the
women gave what bedding they could
from their own households, and OBJ
tanned a good many more pieces from
other women. This was all put in
order and shipped to Fort Doniphan
last night. The women are members
of the Military Sisterhood, and they
have arranged that all Topeka people
who can give bed clothing for use at
the camps may leave it at the Sister
hood headquarters, and it will be
cared for 5nd shipped Immediately.
If they cannot get the clothing to
HEADQUARTERS, they may call one of
the three women who began the col
lection work yesterday, and she will
try to see that some member with a
car or carriage calls for The blankets
or comforts
Some of the officers have said that
the need for bed clothing is one of
the most urgent of present needs for
the men in camp. Immediate action
is necessary, as the discomfort of
sleeping with insufficient covering is
added to the dangers of pneumonia
for the men.
X X X
THERE'S A WOMAN IN OUR TOWN
Whose husbands habit of smiling
whatever happens has been a matter
of a good deal of annoyance to her,
especially when there was company
and she needed help in keeping the
conversation scintaIlating. But the
husband is a wise man, and an adroit
politician. He knows that smiles can
not be quoted and that they never lose
a man a vote. Well. one evening the
woman and her husband were out to
neighbours home for dinner. where
the man of the household is the con-
flor the firm. There is
no person in Topeka, man or woman,
who likes the sound of his own voice
better than this man. After the af-
fair was over the woman addressed
her smiling husband thus: 81 never
supposed the time would come, as it
mas; when 1 would thank God that you
! smile instead of talk"
X X
The annual party to be given by the
U and I club in celebration of its
birthday anniversary will be held No
vember l. probably at KeIlam han,
and win be a card party and informal
tea. The affair will be haritv
party and the proceeds will go toward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-04
BROKE BOSS'S ARM
Discharged Negro Hit l.. f. West
brook With an Iron Bar.

r.. T. Jones. a negro working in a
coal yard at Third and Jackson
streets, refused this morning to obey
the orders of his foreman, L. E. West
brook. 1905 North Western avenue
Go in and get your pay check"
said Westbrook.
Jones reached to the ground, picked
up heavy iron bar and struck him
over the arm with it, according 10 the
story told the police by Westbrook
Westbrook is a man nearly 20 years
of age. He went to police headQuar-
tiers and swore to a warrant charging
Jones with assault and battery He
was suffering intense pain and the
police advised him to consult a doc
tor. The physician found the arm
had been fractured
The police are looking for Jones
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club work in California. She is
lecturer for the Monday Morning
club and is a member of the Brown
ing club of Pasadena. Mr.. Dickinson
is a former eastern newspaper man
and is now California representative
of an Atlantic coast insurance COM
pany.
Mr.. D. A. Valentine spent Wednes-
day with Mr.. William Docking Of
Lawrence
Mr.. and Mrs. George Patton cele-
brated their golden wedding Wednes-
day at their home, 700 Horne street.
They are the parents of twelve chill
dren, five of whom are living and
were present at the party. They have
also five grandchildren.
Henry H. Hall, New York Life
Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Brownell of
Dover, are the parents of a son born
Tuesday, october 2, at st. Francis
hospital They will name him H. c.,
jr
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LAST CALL TO STACKER
Hereafter VIII Be Classed as Desert
ers, Uncle Sam Announces.

Washington, Oct. "A last warn
ing was issued today to drafted men
who have failed to answer the call to
the colors.
The government gave notice that
those who have failed to report that
they will be given an opportunity to
escape punishment if they join the
colors now and explain their previous
failure to do SO. If they show a will
full disposition to avoid service they
will be charged with desertion and
every effort will be made to appFe-
bend and punish them.
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To b. possessed of a head of heavy.
bea utifuI hair; soft, lustrous. fluffy.
wavy and free fl ON dandruff is merely
a matter of using a little Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just
get a 2F-cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine now-all drug stores rec
ommend it-apply a little directed
and within ten minutes there will be
m appea rance of abundance, fresh
ness. flLffinrss md an incompa ral'le
gloss and lustre, and try as you will
YOU can not find a trace of dandruff
or falling hair: but your real surprise
will be after about two weeks use.
when you will see new hair-fine and
downy a first-yes. but really new hair
-sprouting out all over your scalp
Danderine is, we believe, the only sure
hair grower, destroyer of dandruff and
cure for itchy scalp and 1t never fails
to stop falling hair at once.
If you want TO prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten cloth
with a little Danderinei and carefully
draw it through your hair-taking ono
small strand al a Tine. Your hair will
be soft, glossy and beautiful in Just
few mt mCntS-a delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-04
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Miss Julia Whtmer gave an informal
high five party last evening at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whitmer. Those
present were Miss Elsie Valentine, Miss
Lillian Valentine Miss Emma Whitmer,
Miss Emma Barber of Lawrence, Miss Mary
Lang. Miss Harriet Jones. Miss Anna Jones,
Miss Mabel Martin, Miss Nellie Kingman,
Miss Perle Latham, Miss Ida Bergen, MI
Frank Whitmer, Mr. and Mrs. George
Stoker. Mr.. Ralph Valentine. Mr.. Tom
Whitmer, Mr. Luther Nellis. Mr.. Carl -Nellis,
Mr. Lawrence Chamberlain, Mr., Ernest
MedlicOtt, Mr.. Fred Merwin, Mr.. Frank
Squires, Mr.. VIII Bowen and Mr.. Ed
Arnold.
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It is a breach of etiquette for a
lady to touch her baggage in hotel
after it is packed. There are plenty
of servants to attend to it, and they
should carry to the taxi even the trav
cling shawl and satchel
Questions Answered by Alicia HOyt.
Miss Hoyt will answer in this col
umn all questions on matters of ETH
quette addressed to her in care of this
paper. If a personal answer is de-
sired enclose a two-cent stamp.)
Stupid: Three persons may walk
abreast if the walk is wide enough to
allow it. and if one of them, or two,
if necessary, will always step back
when the group meets other pedes-
TRANS. When there are four people
together, they should separate into
pairs, so as not to take up the entire
walk. Young people are likely to be
rude and thoughtless in this regard
Mrs. B.: Chocolate is consume. in
the same manner as are other hot
bevera ges- Take a few sips with the
spoon, test the temperature, and
when it is cool enough. drink il from
the cup, little at a time, A young
woman should hold open a door for
an older woman to pass thru, when
no gentleman is present. She should
extend to the older oman every pos
sible courtesy and attention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-04
Lemon Juice
For Freckles
Girls! Make Beauty lotion at
home for a few cents. Try it.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces of
orchard white shake well, anu Won
I>aye a quarter pint of the best
freclIe and tap lotion, and complexion
beautifier, at very. very small cost
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will sup
ply three ounces of orchard white for
few cents Massage this sweetly
fra grant lotion into the face, neck
arms and hands each day and see how
freckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear. soft and white the skin be-
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comes. Yes! 1t is harmless.--Adv.
defraying the expense of the mainte-
nance of the Public Health Nursing
association. About a thousand invita-
tions to the party will be issued soon.
X
Announcement has been made by
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gades of. the
marriage of their daughter, Elsie, to
Mr.. Allen F. Free, which took place
Wednesday at $50 o'clock. The Rev
c. w. Maggart of the First Lutheran
church read the service. Mr.. and Mrs
Free will leave soon for trip to San
Diego. Cal.
The Kappa Alpha Theta aIumnae
will have a meeting Saturday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs War
rick Updegraff. at the home of her
mother Mrs. James Troutman, in
Potwin Place.
Notes and Personal Mention,
Mrs. P. C. Noel has returned from
Des Moines, Ia, where she spent the
past four months with relatives. She
will be at home this winter at 1905 To-
peka avenue.
DR.. and Mrs. Willis Coston left to-
day for an extended trip east. They
will go to New York, and will take
motor trip in New England
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Emahizer and
Miss Bernice Emahizer will go to
Kansas City the last of the week to
see David Warfield in The Music
Master
Mrs. H. o. Carney. who has return
ed from Stafford, where she attended
a district federation convention, is in
Topeka for few hours today on bust
ness connected with the Hoover COM
mittee appointed by President Waters
of the Agricultural college. She is
L., Ill IT, -
attend the Marion County club con-
vention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Eby have NOV
ed from 435 EImwood avenue. to their
country home, Rosedale, on West Fiji
teenth street.
Mrs. Leroy Teur gave an informal
chocolate Wednesday afternoon in
honor of her guest, Miss Etbelyn
Drake of Blue RAPIDS The other
guests invited were: Miss Nova Ander-
son. Miss Florence Dutton. Miss
Mamie Ellington. Miss Lucille Nye,
Mrs Austin Schnacke.
Mrs. H. E. Ray. who has been i'll for
a week or two, is recovering.
Mrs. John Hamilton and her son
have returned to their home in Kan
sas City after a visit to Mrs. Hamil-
toms parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard N
Hall.
Mrs Neal Monroe and her baby of
Quincy, ILL.,. have returned home. after
a visit to Mrs. Monroe's aunt. Mrs ].
F. FARRELL.
Mrs Frank MaHspeaker and her
mother. Mrs. c. w. Jewell. will go to
California in November to spend the
winter.
Mrs w H Rutter has returned
from Illinois. and from Wisconsin.
where she visited her son Merrill who
is student in st. Johns military
AGA emv.
Mr.. Howard Wood of New York
City will arrive the last of the week to
visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
Wood. He will leave for Chicago
Sunday. accompanied as far as Kan
sas CITY by his parents
Mr.. George J.. Dickinson Of Pasa-
dena, Cal, is the guest of Mrs. Dick
inson's parents. Prof. and Mrs. J. T
LovewelI. Mrs Dickinson, formerly
Miss Bertha LoveweIl who has a PHI
d. degree from Yale. is interested in