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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
DEBATE ESPIONAGE
Senate Lambasts Press Muzzle-1O0
Amendments to House Bill.

Washington, April 2O.-Espionage
legislation-the most drastic ever pro-
posed for this country-held the spot
light in congress again today.
The senate entered on its third day
of bitter debate on the administration
spy bill, with influential senators at
lacking the section that they claim,
tho aimed ostensibly at hyphens and
dangerous agitators, will completely
muzzle every newspaper in the coun-
try.
Fear that under the bill newspapers
will be unable to criticise any govern
ment move in war time-even such an
incident as the costly Dardanelles ex-
petition of England-caused much of
the senate dissension. Another clause
that brought criticism was that which
permits the president to declare food
embargoes from any port to any port.
Soften Severe Measures.
The house judiciary committee late
yesterday finished its draft of the ad-
ministration spy bill. Chairman Webb
was to have the bill prepared by today.
1t carries perhaps 100 amendments,
all or nearly all calculated to soften
the effect of the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

The Y. NJ. c. A. workers frightened
a notch in their belts today and out
distanced their record of Thursday by
a wide margin. Today's total collec-
lions reported at noon at the mass
meeting at the Chamber of Commerce
amounts to $2,229.5O against s1,05S
collected Thursday. The total collec-
tions amount to Sill, 1850. There are
four more working days in which to
raise the $4,000 needed.
The banner for the most collections
went back to the CarsWeH division to-
day. The Rain division won the ban
ner Thursday. Captain Johnson's
team won the banner in the Carswell
division; Captain Strains team in the
Eitelnian division; Captain Whites
team in the Rain division and Captain
Shellaparger's team in the Stone divi-
sion. The complete scores are posted
on the bulletin board on Eighth ave-
nue. each afternoon. The bulletin
board faces the north side of the State
Journal building.
Just before the meeting ended
Bill" Carswell, chairman of the win
ming division today, made few sting
ing remarks about Rahns division,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
AT VERMONT REUNION
Natives of Green Mountain State Will
Have Big Spread Tonight.

The Vermont association of Kansas
Will hold its thirteenth annual ban
quet at the Chamber of Commerce to-
night. An interesting program and
an equally interesting menu has been
prepared. The menu is typically Yer
mont. One item reads: Hot Biscuit
and Maple Syrup" Another reads:
Maple Sugar on Ice" 1t will be Yer
mont maple syrup, too.
About sixty members are expected
to attend tonight's meeting. On the
program are William Warmer, Miss
Charlotte Leavitt, Mrs Jessie Wright
Whitcomb, Miss Carolyn Elizabeth
Lovewell, Mrs. Katherine Hand, Mrs.
Frances Whittemore, Misses Martha
and Margaret Whittemore.
The officers of the association are:
z. b. Merriam, president; l.. d.
Whittemore. vice president, and Mrs
F. c. Thompson, secretary and treas
urer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
TO GUARD HEALTH
City Will Pass a tuberculosis
Isolation Ordinance.
DIR. III. L. Clark Will See That
1t Is Enforced.

Isolation of Topekans afflicted with
tuberculosis will be placed in the hands
of the city board of health thru an
ordinance to be Passed by the city
commission, it was announced today
by w. L. Porter, parks and health
commissioner. Extent of such quar-
antines. Porter said, will depend upon
the common sense of the patients.
George P. Hayden, city attorney, has
been instructed to take that into con-
sideration in drawing the ordinance,
and DIR. H. L. Clark, health director,
will do the same thing in enforcing 1t.
Hayden was instructed to draw the
ordinance today by the city commits
sion.
The ordinance which we expect to
pass to place a quarantine upon tuber-
culars will be common sense one :"
Porter said. Patients will be dealt
with according to their common
sense and the knowledge they pos
sess in protecting the public and their
families against Infection.
Some Patients Cautious.
There are a number of persons af-
flicted with the ailment who are edu
Gated enough to protect their families
against infection, TO take the proper
precautions. AS a result they are not
dangerous - to public health. These
persons will not be quarantined as
strictly as others who are ignorant
and uneducated and take no precau-
tons against spread of the plague.
1t is the latter class of people that will
receive the most isolation. In deter
mining the extent of quarantine, the
structed by the ordinance to use its
cy0 judcment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

instead of swelling up like a little white
sponGe. Then it loosens from your toe
and, glory hallelujahi the corn comes off
hand"
Yes. "Gets-It". is the corn discovery Of
the age. More "Gets-It' is sold by many
times than any other corn remedy in exist
ence. Try it and you'll know the reason
Why. 1T takes two seconds to apply it. and
it dries at once. That's all. Don't expert
ment-follow the experience of millions
and use "Gets-It."
"Gets-It' is sold everywhere, 25c a bot
tie, or sent on receipt of price by e Law
renee & Co. Chicago. ILL.,
Sold in Topeka and recommended as the
worlds test corn remedy by a. c. Klinga-
man & Cn, The Rowley Drug Co, Geo. w.
Stansfield, Brunt-Martin Drug Co, A. w.
Lacey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
RAISE PAY CHECKS
City Commissioner Grant In
creased Salaries Today.
Attorney George p. Hayden
Draws the Prize Plum.
He GETS A $500 INCREASE
Chief of Police Will Receive
$500 in the Future.
Fire Marshal Among Those
Getting Larger Remuneration.

Sweeping increases in the pay of
appointive city~officials and employees
were granted today when the city com
mission passed the salary ordinance
for the coming year. Only one salary.
that of Paul II. Heinz, assistant city at
tor1ley, was decreased. Heinz's pay
check was sliced from $1,000 to $40
a year. The wages of all common Ia
borers in all departments were raised
from 50 to s2.25 a day.
The largest increases were in the
departments controlled by Mayor
House. The city attorneys salary was
raised from $500 to $4,000 a year
George Z. Hayden now holds the po-
sition. The pay of Harvey Parsons,
chief of police, was raised from 81, 900
martial. a position now held by Jos
eph Hanlon, was granted an increase
Of 5000 a year. raising the salary from
1900 to $4,000 a year.
Assistant Marshal Raised.
The assistant fire marshal received a
salary hike that raised his wages from
$1,000 to 81 500 a year The city at
torneys stenographer received a $40
month raise The ordinance adopted
today makes the pay of all stenogra-
piers in the city hall uniform at $40
a month. Several received raises The
raise granted the city attorney, CITY
officials pointed out, was the first
given that position in twenty years.
No increases were made in the de-
partment of w. II. WATSON, the COM
missioner of finance not desiring any.
The salary of the assistant city clerk
was raised from SIS to $S3.33 1-3
month. In Commissioner POrter's de-
partment the city florist was granted
an increase of $40 month. The hike
granted common laborers affects men
in the departments of Newland, Tandy
and Porter.
Three subordinate officers in the
streets department were granted in
creases of IS a month
u. G.. Stahl superintendent of the
light development was given hike of
SIS a month. The salaries of all clerks
in the water department were made
uniform at $40 a month.
Effective on Publication.
Adoption Of the salary. ordinance
today followed a star chamber con-
ference held Thursday by the COM
missioners and mayor. At that meet
ing Frank Newland, water and lights
commissioner, requested sweeping in
creases in his department. One-third
of the increases were eliminated in
the ordinance and another one-third
were cut in half.
The ordinance becomes effective
upon its publication in the State Jour
nal, the official city paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
SUES FORMER PARTNER
NJ. Berliner Accuses NJ. Clayman of
Defrauding Him.

criminal complaint, with NJ. Ber-
liner as complaining witness. was
filed today in the Court of Topeka
against NJ. Clayman, charging the lat
ter with fraud.
Berliner and Clayman were part
ners in the Topeka Iron and Metal
company. Recently Berliner bought
Clayman out. paying him, the former
says, 1888 for his interests. At that
time, Berliner says, he relied upon
Clayman's figures on the partnership
bank account and also declares Clay
man represented that there was no
outstanding obligations against the
company.
After the deal was closed a $500
partnership" check turned up, Ber-
liner says. A warrant has been issued
for Clayman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

NELLIE A. WARREN, age So, died
Thursday at her home, at 1912 Bu-
chanan street. The funeral will be
held at o'clock Saturday afternoon
from the residence
ALEXANDER C. MOORE. age IS,
died Thursday at his home. at sos
Morris avenue. The funeral will be
held Saturday at o'clock from the
residence. Burial in Topeka cemetery
The funeral of Johanna Dnvlin will
be held Saturday morning from the
Church of the Assumption at o'clock
Burial in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s27.-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

which was obliged to give the banner
back to the Carswell division.
We'll just give you a run for your
money" shouted Rain. Wen chal-
lenge you to get more money by to-
morrow noon than we do
You're on" replied Carswell Both
divisions cheered heartily.
Then Robert Stone announced that
his division would challenge the Eitel-
men division for tomorrow. The
challenge was accepted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
A. F. & A. M.

A special communication of Golden
Rule Lodge No. 90 will be held at /
p. m. Saturday, April 81, to attend the
funeral of Bro. Thomas B. Kitcher. All
master masons are requested to at
tend. GEO. YOUNG
Adv w. NJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
Pads salary by Rifling Mail.

Kansas City. Mo. April 2O.-The
high cost of living was too much for
his 500 month government job, A.
O. Richardson, letter carrier here, said
today when admitting to detectives he
rihed letters on his route Ito do the
things his small salary would not let
him do -"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

will be given to every member of the
Moose Lodge, and his guests, at the
Hall, Monday, April %. at p. m. Ad-
ditiOnal numbers will be given by the
Dramatic Department of Dougherty's
Business College.-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
STRIKE IN KRUPP PLANT
Amsterdam Reports New Labor Trou-
bles in German Plants.

Amsterdam, April 20.-Strikes have
broken out in various munition factor
les in Germany including the Krupps.
the Telegraf says it has learned from
German sources
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
"Kie- Vie Vie! Get Me
'Gets-It' Quick!"

2 Drops Make Corn "FalP' Off!
Nv, Joined the Never-Ag gain Club Never
again will l use anything for corns but
.Gets-It. Put drops of 'Gets-It' on, and
from that second the corn begins to shrivel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

TurntabIe.
When you have a friend who is down in
the dumps,
'Tis easy to say "Old man,
Come out of that and get up on top,
You can IL you think you can"
But say when the blues get hold of you,
With their grip and their weight of lead
lis then, that you understand your friend,
And smile at the things you've said
-Nels Yingle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s27.-
Adv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
DEUTSCHLAND OUTCOME.
Giant Undersea Boat to End U.1oa
l't war7


Giant Undersea Boat to End U.Boat
War?
Washington, May 23.-It has been
reported here that Simon Lake, the
submarine expert and designer, had
perfected submersible merchantmen
Of from 1900 to 5000 tons dead weight
that would solve the German U-boat
menace.
The Philadelphia Press says:
america has found an answer to
the German submarine terror. It Is an
invention by the same man whose brain
devised the German menace. That man
is Simon Lake.
'The answer Is a merchant sub
marine standardized and simplifed SO
that the first one may be turned out
within four months and others sent out
after that at the rate Of four a week.
1.-THE vessels to be built are to be
standardized at about $4,000 or 5000
tons dead weight. They will be ten
times larger than the Deutschland
'The Press Is not permitted at this
time to print all Of the details Of the
construction. 1t can say, however, that
it is non -sinkable craft and that 1t
can submerge within one-half minute.
It's features are such that 1t will oper-
ate upon the surface and submerge at
such a rate of speed as to make its
voyages frequent and speedy.
when submerged its speed win be
such that it can easily elvde any sur
face pursuer. 1t is truism OF the sea
that submarine cannot find sub
marine. It is another axiom that q
submarine cannot fight a submarine"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
IRISH PROBLEM NEAR SOLUTION.
Sir Horace Piunkett Sees Convention
AZ the First Step to End Dispute.

London, May 23.-Sir Horace Plum
kett, the Irish publicist, who without
identifying himself with either Of the
political parties, has been constant
worker for Irish betterment, expressed
to the Associated Press his opinion that
the convention proposed by the govern
ment for the settlement OF the Irish
problem will be accepted by Irishmen
as the first really hopeful beginning
Of the end OF that question.
TT has taken many generations to
convince the English people that they
can not govern Ireland" Sir Horace
said. but only few months to learn
that they can not form a system Of
self government for that country.
Now that these lessons have been
learned, do not think 1t will take
many weeks or even days for Irishmen
to realize the great opportunity which
has fallen to them or the responsibility
which it involves, and as far as can
gauge the spirit underlying the some
what confused state of Irish thought
caused by the Kaleidoscope changes
in British policy, the convention will be
accepted sthe first really hopeful be-
ginning of the end of the Irish question.
There will be an overwhelming desire
tn make it succeed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23

It N provided that the money tAus
used by the president In buying or
selling Of foods shall constitute what
would be known as a revolving fund.
available at all times for such pur-
poses. In order to carry on govern
ment business In the buying Or selling
OF foods the president would be em-
powered to seize any factory. mine, or
any other plant in the United States
and thus the government could Itself
manufacture and produce foods for
the country. The factory SO seized would
be paid for at price deemed fair by
the government but the owner would
have the, right to appeal.
Can Check Speculation.
The operation of any grain or stock
exchange in the United States could
under the bill be stopped by the preei-
dent. N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
TRADE SLOW AND VALUES SHADE
LOWER BECAUSE OF ALBUM
DANCE OF OFFERINGS.
CATTLE TRADE HELPED
By BETTER WEATHER
Stronger Inquiry at Steady Prices
When Sun Breaks Thru Clouds
Sheep Continue Scarce and Prices
Rule Strong-Review Of Market Con-
ditions-Current Quotations.

Chicago, May 23-LiberaI receipts
helped today to ease the hog market
Eleven markets received 81, 700 hogs
Tuesday or 4,S00 more than last Tues
day, 100 less than year ago and
l,400 less. than two years ago. Total
thus far this week. $4,000. or 5000
more than same period last week and
$4,000 less than corresponding two days
a year ago and two years ago. Total
for 1917 to date, 11,0769,000, or 1881
900 less than the same period 1916 and
$4,000 more than corresponding time
1916.
Cattle.
Better weather gave stability to the
cattle market.
That cattle will keep coming is evil
dent, and reports by trade scouts indi-
cate that the country has some up its
capacious sleeve The run yesterday
carried generous showing OF Steers
fed four months or longer. AS carry
ing a steer on full feed requires an ad
vance of rs cents to 81 per cwt per
month In the market price letting them
go when decently fit for the butcher
is the logical course for the feeder to
pursue. The price does not warrant
holding bullish ideas II the prospect
does. The killer will continue to buy
cattle as long as he can sell beef and
by product at a profit. All he wants IS
his margin and when that is assured
he Is Indifferent as to what cattle
cost.
Last weeks buying cost big money
when the cattle were on the hooks and
this has eXerted a slightly repressive
influence. The New York outlet will
be closed again next Monday, when 1t
will be we'll not to crowd the market
with heavy steers.
Weights thus far in the week have
been far in favor Of the killers, cold.
rainy weather being a factor reducing
fills and short fill which the crop took
on Monday was calculated by sellers to
make 1C915 cents additional decline
in cost Of the beef as figured from
last week.
Sheep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
ENDS ALL AUTOcRAcY.
5aI'our Says ths World Now Will Be
Freed Of Menace.

Washington. May Gam erican cot
ton manufacturers, gathered here u
appoint a war committee for co-opera-
ton with the government, were adj
dressed by Foreign Secretary Balfour
head Of the British war mission, who
told them that adhesion of the United
States to the allied cause made it alb
solutely certain that military autocracJ
would not be able to cast all nations
of the earth into the same mold.
Mr.. BaIfour, introduced by Secretary
Daniels, was given an enthusiastic vel
come
None Of US suspected when this
great war started" he said, that the
United States. thousands Of miles
away would DO drawn into it. And
yet I think in looking back that the
logic of events was irresistible. From
the beginning there has been but one
choice and that choice inevitable.
v. s. in War to Finish.
'The United States has not hest
tated to take It and now that she has
taken it. she will not withdraw, | arr
confident, until the objects sought are
attained. yplf
Germany, by her insensate policy.
has forced this country of unbounded
resources to throw all her power, all
her wealth, but more than that, all her
moral strength intu the issue. America
seeks no vulgar ends. no territorial
a ACKNOWLEDGMENT, no mean gain. All Of
us would feel defeated and dishohored
II we do not leave the world free from
the menace that Is hanging over IT,,
that has been growing every decade
yes, every month, more dangerous.
No Excuse For Aggression.
las the war began with the cynical.
outrageous oppression Of little nation
way down in the Balkans and went on
thru the brutal violation Of another
small country to the north. so it is
continuing No excuse can be offered
for the cold blooded, calculating ag-
gression which has marked the course
Of the military autocracy which has
plunged not only Europe but every
quarter of the civilized globe into un-
told suffering and raised up for itself
an undreamed Of vengeance"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
RESUME RATE HEARINGS.
Decision Of Proposed Freishtaee In
It crease Expected by July I.

Washington, May 23.-Hearings on
the railroads petition for a 10 per cent
advance in freight rates were resumed
today by the interstate commerce COM
mission with an exhaustive program
under which shippers. state railroad
and publicity commissions will be per-
m!ttad 10 state their views. Hearings
will last three weeks and decision. it
is expected, will be rendered prior to
July /. the date upon which the roads
have asked for authorization of the
proposed increase.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
idea Of Ancient origin.

All peoples In all tiraes have seen
an intimate connection between the
moon and fruitfulness, Dotn ANNA!
and vegetable. Even now" says the
New York Medical Journal, the on
ions which come to our city market
owe their excellence to the farmers
careful conjunction Of planting time
with the phases Of the moon" Such
ideas have been 20 universal that
mans unconscious mind still preserves
them. though his judgment may scoru
them al absurd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
SIeepjesSnesa.

When you are sleepless for no other
apparent reason than that you just
cannot get to sleep try the following
remedy: Take seven to ten cloves.
Place them in cup. Pour on cup
full of boiling water. Let steep for ten
minutes. Add dash Of nutmeg. Sweet
en- with wild honey. Drink before go
ing to bed. 1t works in nine cases out
Of ten in all those instances In which
sleeplessness does not arise from some
disorder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
Looking Ahead.

Little Mary, aged ten. gazed admir-.
ingly at the diamond rings glittering on
the fingers Of her grandmother. When
/ marry" said the child. II suppose ]
will let these rings - wedding pres.
emit" Up spoke her brother Bob. aged
seven. mot On yovr sweet life, said
he. "You get one u 49,; The othse
goss e ny wlf4.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23

2.SSm2.93; No. northern, 2.7s@2sS;
No. 3 northern, 2.63@2.76; No. hard
Montana, 2.S3@2.SS, No. / durham,
2.55: No. durham, $50.
Is Corn-No. 3 yellow, 164A a l.66&
arrive, 1.62m 164a: No, 4 yellow, l61%
G1.63A; others, 1.52W1.66h.
Oats--No. 8 white 67m6S: No
white, 661A T67la: ; choice 1850 As.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
WAGNER's MARKET REPORTS.
From Private Wire Of e. w. Wagner &
Co., Over % East Main; Phone 1919.


NOON GRAIN LETTER.
Cash grain and crop news today
are mainly bearsh, except that cash
wheat and corn continue around yes
terday's average. Southwest believes
there will be a fair movement in cash
corn in June and no demand from the
south. Cash oats news is not salts
factory to the bull side. Looks as If
the oats visible will outlast the old
crop. Every indication Of record
corn acreage, with one of the fastest
crop starts ever known. This suggests
that the after planting run Of corn will
be earlier than usual
Chicago carlots--Wheat 81: corn.
Ga; oats, III.
Clearances-Wheat, $4,000; corn,
47000; oats. 111,000.
Northwest cars wheat-Minneapoli
100; Duluth. 1873; Winnipeg, 1872.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Close
Voc,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
Rance of Chicago Grain Prices.

Chicago, May %.
Wheat-July opened at 2.2S; highest,
c2s; lowest, 2.26; closed. 2.27; Septen-
Der opened at 2.04; closed. 2.01.
Corn-July opened at l56 Is: highest,
1.571a; lowest, 1.561a: closed, 1.5s7s;
LATIN.
Oats-July opened at 65R: highest,
661s: lowest, 643s; closed, s4s; Sep
TENDER opened at 55A; closed, 55M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
CHICAGO Produce.


Chicago May 23
Butter-Unsettled; creamery, 34M39
Eggs-Lower; receipts, 1850 cases;
at mark, cases included, 80 lass; ordi
nary firsts, 32@33: frsts, 34A 635A
Cheese-Steady; daisies, 20@25ia :;
twins, 24h@25; young Americas, 241
25!4; long horns, 24G 241S Swiss, 240
sS.
Poultry-Alive, unchanged; turkeys,
1890: fowls. 81; ducks, 14g1s; geese,
1914: broilers, 2S@32.
Pork--Cash, 1895; May, 1895; July,
1910.
Lard - Cash, 222OG2230: July,
22.37th: September, 22,55.
Ribs-Cash 20.15G 2O6O: July. 20.60;
September, 20.7Th.
Rye-No. 2, nominal; No 3, 234.
Barley-1.3061.6
Timothy-575 $500.
C1over-12.0o917Oo.