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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
That Is Vision President WO-
mer Places Before Trustees.
He Asks for General Measures
to Strengthen the College.
A new GIRLS DORMITORY
Structure Costing Not Less
Than $4,000 To Be Erected.
Law School Will Be Moved to
Larger Quarters.

A program making for a glorified
Washburn of the future was outlined
by President 2. P. Womer, before the
trustees of Washburn college at their
meeting this afternoon. The program
contemplates changes covering a num-
Der of years, with the eventual view
of making Washburn true Dart
mouth of the west"
President Womer asked for general
measures to Strengthening the college
department of the institution. The
school of engineering which was aug
mented this fall by the granting of
the use of the Santa Fe shops will be
strengthened even more. The law
| school is eventually to be transferred
| to larger quarters. closer to Washburn
and the fine arts department to be
increased until WashbuIn will have
the musical conservatory of the
| west
A New Dormitory.
In addition to these general i'm
| proVements and additions of the flu
ture, President Womer asked the
| trustees to take immediate action in
erecting a girls dormitory to cost in
| the neighborhood of $4,000 or SIS
900, in which all out-of-town fresh
| man girls will be required to live their
first year in school. He asked for the
moderniZation of Holbrook Hall, the
dormitory in which many of the COL
| lege girls are now staying. BY his
| plans Holbrook will be transformed
| into dormitory in which all out of
| town freshman boys will be required
to stay during their first year in
| school.
! In his address President Womer
said: This is. in many respects, the
most important meeting of the trus-
| tees of the college of the last rs years.
With our extra half million dollar en-
dewment secured we have now the
| task of planning for the future prog
| resS of our school-of determining the
| future policy of Washburn and what
paths of enlargement it shall take"
| At a late hour this afternoon no de-
| cision had been taken by the trustees
on DIR. Womer's suggestion but it is
| understood that the board is in full
| sympathy with his ideas of the
strengthening of the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
COM MITTEE is SPLIT
Senate Ready for Fight Over Consti.
tutionaI Convention Question.

The entire fight over the proposed
constitutional convention for Kansas
was expected to be precipitated late
this afternoon on the floor of the SEN
ate when the report on the amend
ments paving the way for the conven-
ton was to'be given. The matter was
referred to the Judiciary committee
and the committee is split on the issue.
Two reports We're to be submitted.
The Judiciary committee was in
structed to report today on the resolu-
ton. Senator Price, chairman, it was
understood, would submit the report of
the majority signed by five members
of the committee and move its adop-
ton. The minority report, submitted
by Kimball, of @Labette, and Coleman.
of Johnson, it was thought. would be
offered as a substitute, bringing the
fight to the floor.
The majority of the committee
recommends that the resolution be
not adopted. 1t was thought that
the minority would move the adoption
of its report favoring adoption of the
resolution as a substitute to the mo-
ton on the majority report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
NO "STAR CHAMBER"
Mort Albangh Proves That Receiver
Injured l.. and Il. Service.

An attempt of Governor Capper's
newspaper to ride over sworn facts
and truths was checked right up to
the governor today by Mort Albaugh.
clerk. of the United States district
court. The governor expressed sor-
row. asked if the sworn statement
showing his editorial untrue was
available and the conversation ended.
1t is with much interest that people
will wait to ascertain if the governor
will correct the error, or whatever the
alleged Misrepresentation of facts may
be.
In explaining why an order was is
sued suspending operation of the pass
enger train on the l.. & T., the gov
ernor charges that the JOB was done
in star chamber session attended
only by Santa Fe officials. Judge Pol
lock issued an order abolishing the
passenger service. The truth of the
matter is, according to an affidavit on
file in the office of the clerk of the
United States court, that Receiver
Austin, himself, in a signed petition
asked for a discontinuance of the
passenger train. That part of the affi-
davit pertaining to the discontinue
ance of the train follows:
The Proof.
Now, therefore, the receiver asks
the order of the court in the premises
TO the emu lfldI ne Do INSTRUCTED anu
directed to discontinue the operation
of one train daily between the cities of
Leavenworth and Topeka"
Nor does Albaugh stop there in re-
futing the governors charges. Off
Gals for the Santa Fe did not hold a
star chamber session with Pollock,
leaving out the receiver and his rep
resentatives. w. w. Hooper of Leav-
enworth, attorney for the L. & T.,
was present at the meeting represent
ing the interests of his client and the
application and order of the court
was made with his knowledge, accord
ing to proof in the hands CT Mort AL
baugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
FIGHT OVER DOLLAR
Jitney Drivers Come to Blows in
Squabble About Change.

Jack johnson and Ed TerriII tv.,
J1tney drivers, We're operating on low
er Kansas avenue this afternoon. Ter
rill needed change and applied for as
sistance to johnson. While making
change. Johnson claimed that Terrill
distracted a one dollar bill more than
ne had equitable right to. BY way
of reprisal he grabbed TerrilIs sweat-
er. Terrill responded with a right
hook. A nice little fight was in prog
ress when the police arrived. After
listening to their tale of woe, the po-
lice took them to the office of County
Attorney Carver.
Carver, with Solomonic wisdom
solved the matter by making Terrill
restore the dollar in question, and re-
uuired Johnson to return the sweater.
| Both were made to shake hands and
they departed in friendship and IN
peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
SHIPPER NOT AFFECTED
House Bill 256 and senate Bill 334
Apply to Utilities Only.

The shippers of Kansas need not be
concerned about house bill 256 or sem
ate bill 334. These two measures only
concern public utilities, and not rail-
roads. The two acts are rate filing
measures for utilities only, and will
not change the existing rate filing
method for railroads.
TIL epresent section of the utilities
act regarding the changing of rail-
road rates is not affected by either Of
these measures. As these two bills
were originally drawn they included
common carriers but the railroads
were eliminated by both the senate
and house public utilities committees
before the measures were recommend
ed out for passage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
FREES U. S. CAPTIVES
Germany Complies With L. S. Request
and States Reason.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Official notice
of the release by Germany of the
sixty-four- Americans held PASSOVER in
Germany. for having taken pay on
beard British armed merchantmen
ca ptured by the German sea raidef.
was received at the state department.
today in delayed dispatch from AM
bissador Gerard.
The prisoners. We're released. Ger
many claims, because at the time of
their enlistment they did not know
Germany had planned to treat all
armed ships as war vessels.
This seems to indicate to officials
here that Germany decided to treat
such vessels as warships as far back
as when the men taken into port by
the Yarrowdale took out their service
papers, in some cases several months
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
RUMOR KNOCKS STOCKS
Report of War Declaration Proves
Winner for Bears.

New York, Feb. 6.-An apparently
systematic bear rumor drive on the
stock exchange and other markets
caused a recession of about two points
in stocks at noon today. Broker wires
circulated reports that Germany had
declared war on the United States
United States Steel sold off nearly
two points and Utah Copper suffered
a wider break. Prices rebounded al
most Immediately when the report
was proved to be groundless. Similar
rumors have been widely distributed
in recent weeks, the most common be-
ing that the German ambassador had
been handed his passports.
Market Opened Strong.
New York. Feb. 6.-Substantial
gains attended the active opening of
the stock market today. Advances of
one to two points were made by the
prominent issues, including Union Pa
cific, Utah and Anaconda coppers
Texas company, Central leather, At
lantic, Gulf and West Indies. I.acka-
wanna steel and Pittsburg coal
United States Steel was conspicuous
for its initial offering of 900 shares
at los, a gain of three-fourths of 4
point, which was later extended
Wheat Loses on Opening.
Chicago. Feb. 6.-Wheat on tirs.
trades today lost cents of yesterday
6-cent advance. May opened with
quotations with a range from ST..
to $1-721 II and declined to $1101s
Here prices steadied but the fealina
was nervous over the international
sstua ton.
Rails Weaken.
Weakness of rails with New Haver
at the new low record of 1855 ano
Canadian Pacific and St. Paul drop.
ping over two points caused a genera
| reversal in the first half hour. Betnle-
hem Steel made the greatest loss, for.
feiting l points.
The reaction WAS short lived, how
ever, prices coming forward again be
fore II o'clock. Sales the first houl
aggregated $4,000 Shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
1000 HYDROPLANES
Present Plans for American Coast De-
Tense to Wilson.

Washington. ~Feb. 6.-Plans for
strengthening laeronautica1 defenses
have been laid before President Will
son by the National Aerial Coast Pa
troll commission. headed by Rear Ad-
miral Peary, and including Represen-
tative Kahn of California. Senator
son.
The plan included the stationing of
/ 900 hydroaeroplanes along the coast.
the training of $500 aviators in six
months and 5000 in year; the estab-
ishment of a department of aeronau-
tics with its head a member of the
cabinet and construction of a central
aeroplane plant somewhere in the in
terror of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
BLOCKSENATEORATORY
Attack on Wilson's German Policy by
Senator Work Is Sidetracked.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Insistence in
administration leaders to prevent
Senator Poindexter from carrying out
his plan to discuss the Doctor Grayson
appointment to be rear admiral in
open session, stopped temporarily Il
long prepared speech on the German
situation by Works, California, and
also any action by the senate on the
Stone resolution endorsing the presi-
den's break with Germany today.
1t was possible the senate might
hear Works and to act on the Stone
resolution late this afternoon. 1t is
understood Works was attempting TO
uneork bitter attack on Wilson s
German policy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
TO RAISE DRY ARMY
Prohibitionist Soldier Offers to Enlist
Division of -TeetotalIers.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-An offer to raise
an entire army division of prohibition
lists, young men who are total abstain
ers and 100 per cent efficient" was
made by Lieut.. c. f. Pitts, a reserve
officer in the New York National
Guard, in a message sent to President
Wilson today.
Pitts, who is national secretary for
the Prohibition party stated in his
message that the Prohibitionists of
America would stand by the presi-
dent to a man to sustain American
honor and protect American citizens
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
AT GRAND TOMORROW
The Garden of Allah" With Matinee
and Night Performance.

THE Garden of Allah" known as
enc of the biggest scenic productions
new en- tour, will be the attraction
at the Grand theater tomorrow matt
nee and night. The company comes
to Topeka in a special train with sew
eral cars of special scenery. One of
the most picturesque parts of the pro-
duction is the desert sandstorm scene.
Prominent in the cast are Sarah
Truax, William Jeffrey, Howard
Could ard Thaddeus Gray.
Tonight the Smart Set we'll
the concluding performance of two
day engagement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
|SNAPS SHOTS
LIN nkr,n
WHOME NEW SSlE

Arnie Mitchell waited until he saw
the jury fling into the box in Judge
Whitcomb's court today and then in
formed the county attorney he would
plead guilty to two counts on a liquor
charge.
Howard Groggins has pleaded gull
ty to grand larceny for stealing drugs
from the Miller drug store, Sixth and
Topeka avenues, october 81. His
partner. E. Matheny, who entered the
store while Groggins was in the rear,
was convicted of petty larceny.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
PLEDGE FOR AMERICA
Gymnastic Union Promises TO Support
All Wilson's Actions.

indianapolis. Feb. 6.-Calling upon
its membership turnout the United
States to support President Wilson in
all his peace or war moves. the execu-
tive board of the North American
Gymnastic union made public state
rnent at it's headquarters here today.
II also urges that THE tender sympa-
taies of the heart must be silenced
should the stern call of duty be
heard"
"Our home and our country is
America" is the concluding sentence
of the statement The union is an or
ganfzatton OF Americans OF German
extraction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

ISABELLE MURPHY. infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. W.aL. Murphy, died this
morning at the home. 126 East Norris
street The funeral will be held at $3.50
O'Clock Wednesday morning in the home.
Interment in Rochester cemetery.
GEORGE R--WEAvER, who died Mon
day morning at. his home. COG Lincoln
street will be buried Thursday in Roches-
ter cemetery. Funeral services will be held
at o'clock Thursday afternoon in Con-
wells chapel.
DIR L. A. RYDER. who died Monday
morning will be buried Wednesday in To-
peka cemetery. Funeral services Will be
held at 2:30 O'Clock Wednesday in the
home, S24 Quincy street.
WILLIAM T. PUTNAM age 80 died
Sunday night at his home 301 East Eighth
avenue. Funeral arrangements Will be
made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
ATTENTION, SIR KNIGHTS!

Sir knights of Topeka Commandery
No. 5, knights Templar, will assemble
at the asylum at las p. m. tomorrow
Wednesday,, February 7, for the
purpose of conducting the services of
our late Frater. Sir Lewis A. Ryder, at
the residence. S24 Quincy street. Wis
iting Sir Knights meet with us.
CHAS. H. CHANDLER,
Eminent Commander
GEO. w MCLELLAND.
Recorder.
Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
BUILD NEW STYLE SHIP
Steel Single Deckers in England to
Met Plunger Warfare.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Construction
of single-deck steel cargo-ships is
being rushed by the British govern
ment it was learned today as one
measure to met unrestricted subma-
rine warfare The vessels will be of
standardized construction. all alike
and capable of carrying 5000 to TO-
600 tons dead weight
The controller of shipping. who now
has charge of British maritime af-
fairs has commanded shipyards
building the vessels to put their con-
struction ahead of all other work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
IRON CROSS WITH WHITE
RIBBON FOR BERNSTORFF

London. Feb. Count Won
Bernstorff, the dismissed German
ambassad dor to the United States,
has been granted the iron cross
with the white ribbon by the Ger
man emperor, according to an Am
sterdam dispatch quoting a report
from German headquarters. This
decoration is OF conferred or
civilians for services rendered in
time of war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
order Submarine Home.

New London, Conn, Feb. 6.-Ru-
NOR that the Spanish submarine Isaac
once for Spain, was added to the long
list of submarine rumors here early
today. The boat has been here for
some time tuning up and taking on
supplies. Officials claim to know
nothing of the commanders orders Or
Intentions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

An oil can with a long spout such
as engineers use makes an ideal can
for watering house plants, as no
water is spilled on floor or furniture
A smaller one for holding melted
paraffin when sealing jams and
jellies is a handy article.
Another hint: Wind the broom
handle with adhesive tape where the
hands grasp it, and save the pain and
annoyance OF splinters in the hands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

An amendment offered to the owen
corrupt practice bill would inflict
fine upon every qualified citizen who
fails for any reason save sickness TO
vote in a federal election. The voter
might be forced to go to the polls but
no mower could make him cast a bal
lot that would be counted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
KANSAN DIES ON TRAIN
Wichita Man Found Dead While on
Way to Visit Mother.

Arkansas City, Kan, Feb. I'll F.
Oerke of Wichita. Kan, was found
dead, presumably of heart disease, in
the toilet room of Santa Fe passenger
train No. II when it arrived here this
morning. He was en- route to Cush-
ing to visit his mother.
Marks on his neck indicated there
may have been violence committed,
but the marks might have been made
by his neck resting heavily against
his celluloid collar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
Jingoes.

The telegraph wires carry the an
nouncement that the colonel wants
To organize a division of troops TO
fight Germany. 1t is presumed they
win be trough riders" and will be
mnnnted ON seahOrses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

perhaps it would not be amiss for
the legislature, following the passage
Of a bone dry" bill. also TO place upon
the statute books "bonehead law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

Live hogs sold Monday on the Kan
sas City and Chicago markets lor
more than IL cents pound Inc
price had been lowering around that
figure for several days. These are
1,,biIee times for the farmers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

Henry Ford proposes to operate ms
factory in the governments interest
without profit. in case of war In case
Of hostiIities it would not be surprls-
ing to find that real patriotism OF the
countrv abides among the paclflclsts
in larger degree than among the
ifnDneS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

The sentiment of the German-Amer-
lean press appears TO be that the pres
ident is wrong but that it will stand
LIZ him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
(AdVerUsement.)
Stuff Bin in Missouri House

jefferson City, Feb. "a bill per-
hitting women to vote for president
was introduced in the Missouri house
TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

New York, Feb. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper. per cent; Sterling. 60 day bills.
4-E2H commercial. GO day bills on banks
4-72A commercial 60 day bills. 412: de
maui. 4.I55s cables, 4.TG ZIG. Francs de-
Inand, 5S4H cables. 5S3lS. Marks de-
mand. Ga cables, 67h. Kronen. demand.
1Oss'; cables. 1913. Guilders demand. 4O9s /;
cables, 40M. Lfres. demand, 700; cables.
los. Rubles, demand. 2s5s cables. 2sN'
Bar silver re: Mexican dollars 59Ac Q.
Government bonds. weak railroad bonds
irregular. Time loans. steady 90 and 30
days and months. 4M41z.
Call money. firm: high. 21s low 2; ruI-
offered at 2L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us at
the time of the death of our father
and grandfather.
JOHN NJ MOHER.
EDNA MOHER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
STRIKE ON 49, ROADS
Switchmcn Vote for Walkout But Be-
licye It'll Be Settled.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-Switchmen on
eighteen roads running into Chicago
have voted to strike. No action will
be taken, however, until the return to
Chicago from Cleveland of James
Murdoch, vice president of the train
mems brotherhood, who has gone to
Cleveland to confer with other broth
erhood heads.
When Murdoch returns he will con-
Ter with the general managers COM
mittee representing the trainmen II
the brotherhoods and railroads fail to
agree, the United States board of
mediation will be appealed to. Both
sides said today a strike is not likely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks al
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos- Myers Broker New
England BldgD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06

New Orleans Cotton Market
New Orleans Feb. 6-COTTON-Spot
nominal and unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-06
New York Cotton Marke,


New York, Feb. 6.-cOTTON-Spot
steady; middling uplands, 1860. Sales 1000
bales.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-27
Lancaster Department Store
THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP AFTER ALL
STORE EDITORIAL.

Even if wars do rage and prices
soar and some days and some folks
prove Disappointing matter that
cares, anXieties or sorrows may vex
or sadden-we must not prove our
selves weaklings by going down be-
fore them.
This store believes that it SHOULD
mould trouble to the purpose of at
tainment and that in the chosen
task we should rise above it and
prove that persistency and industry
are the most powerful cogs in the
business wheel. If we can keep our
head and not be misled. If the les
sons of troubles teach us to prove
that on dark days we can stand up
before them, then we believe we are
reasonably sure of making this store
what it started out to be-a store Of
true service. True in principle and
purpose-true to your ideals and
ours.
There are no weaklings here!
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-27
JAPAN AND THE ALIEN LAW
Japanese Vice Minister of State Sends
Message.

Baltimore. Feb. 25.-The Rev. G.
s. Reifsnider, president OF st. Paul's
College. Toxic. Japan, in an address
here today, delivered a message which
he said the Japanese vice minister
of state had hidden him to give the
American people.
Japan" read the message, "will
never go to war with the United
States unless the United States i'm
pugns Japan's honor"
BY honor" DR.. Reifsnider said,
the minister had meant such things
as the alien laws in California, and
restrictions on immigration.
"I did not consider the message as
"a threat" said DR.. Reifsnider at i'm
pressed me as the expression os de-
sire to placate the United States.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-27
Keeps Her Children
In Perfect Health
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin the
Family Laxative for MANY Years.


Mrs. Aug. Doellefeld of CARLYLE.
ILL.,, recently wrote to DR.. Caldwell.
at Monticello. ILL.,, that she has used
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin in her
home for a number of years, and
would not be without it, as with it
she has been able to keep her four
children in perfect health.
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is a
combination of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin that acts on the bowels
in an easy, natural way, and regu-
lates the action of this most import
ant function. Nearly all the sick
ness to which children are subject
is traceable to bowel inaction, and n
mild, dependable laxative, such as
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin should
have a place in every family madi-
cine chest. 1t is pleasant to the
taste and children like it, and take
it readily, while it is equally effect
i've for adults.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is
sold in drug stores everywhere for
fifty cents a bottle. To avoid imita-
tions and ineffective substitutes be
sure you get DR.. Caldwell's Syrup