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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01

Wilson Appoints Board to Investigate
Conditions Aboard Fleet.

Washington, June Three civil
ians have been asked to investigate
health conditions in the navy, Secret
tary Daniels announced today. He
asked DIR. Abraham Flexner of the
Rockefeller institute; DIR. William H.
WEIGH of Baltimore, and Nathan
Straus of New York, to go to the At
lantic fleet to investigate charges of
bad conditions aboard the hospital
ship Solace and to study methods for
caring for the sick aboard other fleet
ships
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
BIG CHINESE REVOLT
Nine Provinces Reported To Have De.
clared Their Independence.

New York, June IA New York
newspaper publishes a dispatch from
Picking to the effect that nine Chinese
provinces have declared their indie
pendence from the national govern
ment. Instruction is reported to be
spreading fast thru the republic.
Japan has let it be known semi-offi-
cially that she has nothing to do with
the growing disaffection, but adheres
strictly to her policy of non-interfer-
ence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
SHE WASN'T EXECUTED
Mrs. Katrina Couch Cables State De-
partment From Brussels.

Washington, June Mrs. Katrina
Couch, an American, who was report
ed in news dispatches to have been
executed as a spy in Germany recent
ly, called at the Spanish consulate in
Brussels, according to a report pub
lished IN London newspapers, and ca
bled today to the state department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
New York Stock Market,

Unrounded reports pertaining to ship
ment of todays early market. Prices rose
buoyantly later. important stocks scorin z
net gains. Sales Appropriated 100000
shares.
Further price adjustments were made in
the last hour. Steel rose to its best price
tered similar Improvement. The closing
was strong
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
France Withholds Passports.

Paris, June Premier Ribot to-
day announced in the French Cham
Der of Deputies that the government
would not facilitate the voyage of
French Socialists to the international
Socialist congress at Stockholm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
ADD TO TARIFF BOARD
Four Experts Appointed to Increase
Commission to Ten,

Washington. June -Four new ex-
perts were added to the tariff commits
sion today. They are:
William NJ. SteUart Michigan.
w. A. Graham Clark, North Caro-
lima
DR.. Grinnelly Jones. Massa chusetts.
DR.. Herman G. A Brauer. Washing
ton state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
New York Cotton Market

New York, June 1-COTTON-Spot cot
ton steady. Middling, S2265.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Tue following marriage licenses we're Is
sued today from the office OF Ralph CAV
.haDlc. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01
New York, June 1.

New York Stock Market
FURNISHED by Topeka Board of Trade }
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-01

Charles F. Sangster
Gladys y. Gartside,
Mckinley Warfield.
Ada Hagan, Topeka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
40 BOYS LEAVE
TO co INTO CAMP
First Contingent of South
Bend Candidates For Com
missions Departs Friday.

without the usual excitement gen
orally attendant upon the departure
of soldiers. without the blare Of
bands. without the shouts of the
crowd, nearly 40 of South Bends
youth, including not a few from
Notre Dame university. left the Lake
Shore station Friday morning at .
o'clock for Indianapolis and the Off
GERS training camp at Fort Benja-
min Harrison.
At the fort the boys, who will be
Joined by others numbering a total
Of $500, are TO spend three months
in intensive military training prepar-
atOry 10 receiving a possible COM
mission as second lieutenant in one
of the various branches of the ser
vice. Ii is expected that many more
Of the local boys will receive the call
in the three days still remaining be-
fore the official opening of the camp
on Monday
Strangely silent and strangely un-
moved was the little group of men
and women and boys-few looked TO
be more than % years old-that
stood waiting for the departure Of
the train. Occasionally a nervous
feminine laugh would punctuate the
steady flow of talk and for a while
there would be a pretense of gaiety
that soon gave way to the usual
soberness.
Relatives friends. and not least.
sweethearts. of the boys were there,
together with a very few onlookers.
Occasionally a mother would hastily
brush away an Grant tear and not
a few fathers spoke with an unusual
catch in their voices. Furtively kiss
es were stolen from mothers and
sweethearts just before the boys at
last climbed aboard.
Alone and a little apart from the
rest, with no one 70 see them of,
were the Notre Dame men. Most of
the University's contingent had al
ready left during the last week for
their homes in nearby cities and
states for a last visit 10 their par
ents and relatives before leaving for
the three months stay a. the camp.
Those who left on Friday are from
more distant parts OF the country,
so far removed that it would be i'm
possible for them 70 make the jour
ney and return before the opening
OF the camp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
Head Says
Travel VIII be
Cut For Freight
international News Service:

International News Service:
NEW YORK, May 11.-Julius
Kruttschnitt. chairman of the South
ern Pacific railroad, and member
of the executive committee of the
special railroad commission on ma
tional defense. in arguing today be-
fore the interstate commerce COM
mission the need of emergency re-
lief to enable the railroads to meet
the high cost of operation, said:
The recent action Of the carriers
in creating a special committee on
national defense contemplates the
subOrdination of railway traffic and
facilities of all roads TO the pre-
ferred needs of the government.
The demands for food products
of all kinds and the demands for
shipment abroad will tax the re-
sources of all carriers and they are
so urgent that they must be COM
piled with regardless of expense.
Travel will be curtailed and
freight handled at full commercial
rates will have 10 give way to gov
eminent business handled at less
than commercial rates and under
conditions which will involve in
creased costs. The movement OF
troops usually involved a one-way
haul of empty equipment; and it is
estimated that both troops and
freight of the United States govern
ment are handled over western
roads at an average Of about one
third less than the rate applicable
to commercial business. The gross
revenue on government business
will be materially less than on the
same volume Of commercial bust
ness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
SAYS OFFICIAL HAD
Ne VS. IN ADVANCE
Russ Minister of Foreign Al
fairs Hints U. S. Entry in
War Was Forecast.
International News Service :

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, May 11.-That a
high official of the revolutionary
party Of Russia had advance infor-
nation as TO the entry Of the United
States into the war on the side OF
allies. is indicated In an inter
view given by Prof. p. Z MilukOff.
minister of foreign affairs, in the
provisional government, a copy OF
which has been received by Rep.
Meyer London, socialist, and ma
tive Of Russia.
The change that has taken place
in Russia" Prof. Milukoff says, will
indirectly serve TO push the active
entry of the United States into the
war with the allies. The United
States was the first TO recognize the
provisional government. That Is
explained by the fact that prior 10
the change of government. Russia
appeared 10 democratic America as
dead ballast. just as to the rest OF
our allies. Now Russia, that was
dead ballast before, is alive.
Anti-Suppression Editorial.
OF significance TO the United
States and especially government
officials at this time. when every
effort is being made 10 curb the
press both by the passage % censor
ship laws and blanket instructions
10 state department employees not 10
talk 10 newspapermep. il an editorial
published in the Rietch against the
suppression OF organs of the old
regime and bureaucratic form N
government, known as the "blac"
hundred" The Rietch urged that
the order be immediately revoked
and that the utmost freedom Of the
press be allowed.
I'VE are arguing not only against
the unreasona bleness OF the order
the Rietch says. but at the viola
ton Of a principle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
Dry Section in
Presidents New
Consumption Bill

Following is the text OF the draft
bill section on prohibition.
THAT the president OF the United
States "a commander i'm chief of the
army is authorized 10 make such
regulations governing the prohibi-
ton of alcoholic liquors in or near
military camps and 20 the officers
and enlisted men OF the army as he
may from time 10 time deem neces-
sary or advisable: Provided. that
no person, corporation. partnership
or association shall sell. supply or
have in his or its possession any in
toXicating or spirituOus liquors at
any military station. cantonment.
camp, fort, post officers or enlisted
mems club which is being used at
the time for military purposes under
this act. but the secretary Of war
may make regulations permitting the
sale and use of intoxicating liquors
for medicinal purposes.
1T shall be unlawful 20 sell any
Intoxicating liquors. including beer
ale or wine 10 any officer or mem
Der Of the military forces while I'm
uniform except as herein provided.
ANY person, corporation partner
ship or association violating the
provisions of this section or the reg
ulations made Hereunder shall. un-
less otherwise punishable under the
articles OF war. be deemed guilty Of
a misdemeanor and be punished by
a fine of not more than $1,000 or
imprisonment for not more than .
months. or both
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ITALY SEEKS COAL

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. May Il. - The
main purpose Of the Italian cgmmis-
sion 70 the United States. half Of
whose members have already reach
Ell New York. is not 10 secure food
nor yet 10 get money. Count Celleri,
Italian ambassador, announced to-
day The purpose Of the mission is
20 secure coal and the tonnage in
which 10 ship IL 10 italy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
ITALIAN TROOPS BATTLE.

international News Service:
NEW YORK Nav 11-Four mill
lion Italian soldiers now form a
battering ram Of steel which will
crush Hungary and aid in
bringing about a speedy termination
OF the war.
That is the message the MEM
now in this city, viii carry TO Pres't
Wilson. They also viii assure the
United States that no separate peace
viii be entered into by italy and
that all Of the aims Of the allies
must be won before the struggle
with Germany and her allies shall
cease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
RUNAWAY GIRL RETURNS
Gladys OVerlander Taken From
Minister and Brought TO Denver.
International News Service:

International News Service:
DENVER, Colo, May 1l.-Miss
Gladys Overlander, the pretty IL
year-old girl who elOped from East
Palestine, O., with the Rev. Charles
HUFFMAN. minister Of that town, was
on her way home today in the GUS
tody or Chief Of Police Faulkner OF
East Palestine.
Huffman pleaded not guilty 70 =
charge of white slavery and was
held under $500 bond by United
States Commissioner Stone.
Miss Overlander. who appears a
mere child. was a fearful spectator
10 the proceedings. and as Huffman.
handcuffed, was brought into court
she wept Historically. Huffman
anxio1sly awaited in vain for a
friendly smile from the girl with
whom he eloped. but she only SOD
bed and hid her face.
1T was all my fault" he said as ne
was led away 10 jail. being unable
10 furnish the bond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
Oriental Diplomats Declare
That There is Real Dan
ger of Secret Peace
Pact.
UNCERTAIN AS TO THE
SEAT OF ACTUAL POWER
Provisional Government is
Recognized Abroad But
It's Tenure of Life
is Uncertain.
Inte-national News service

Int -nIf lNndI News service.
LONDON. May 11-Russia's in
ternaI dissensiOns were further COM
plicated today by a revolt of work
ingnen and citizens in the Schlus
selberg munitions district. according
10 a dispatch received here.
The provisional president of the
district is said to have been arrest
is reported a committee from the
workingmens and soldiers dele
gates, headed by its president. is on
the way to the scene 10 attempt
conciliation.
The rebels announced their inten-
ton of forming a separate republic.
International News Service:
WASHINGTON. May 11.-Three
separate governments exist in
Russia and, owing to lack of author
fly and solidarity in Petrograd, there
is real danger Of Russia's negouat-
ing a separate peace with Germany.
These facts were revealed today
by a Japanese diplomat who has
reached the United States from Pet
rograd.
In spite Of attempts to minimize
the dangers of Russian situation.
he said the entente governments are
growing increasingly uneasy over it,
The differences between the pro
visional government and the council
of workingmen's and Colsiders' del
egates are so wide that there Is
little hope of compromise. 1t was
the council that compelled the pro-
visional government TO abandon its
scheme for a monarchy in favor Of
a republic.
Three different governments may
be said to exist in Russia at pres
ent," said the japanese diplomat
namely the duma, which undertook
TO organize the new government, the
provisional government, which has
been appointed by the duma, and
the labor and soldiers committee,
consisting of those who took a lead
ing part in the recent revolution.
1t is difficult TO say with which Of
these three the actual power rests
Only One Recognized.
The provisional government mas
already received due recognition
from Britain. America, France and
Italy and as il consists Of leading
Russian statesmen. il may be looked
upon as a government of strength
and dignity as far as outward ap-
pearances are concerned, but the
executive committee of the duma,
which was responsible for the or
ganization of this government. still
exists. the gaps in its ranks caused
by nominations TO portfolios being
filled by other members of the
duma. This executive committee de-
tails commissioners 10 administrat-
i've organs in various districts 70
take charge of the actual admins
tration.
As these two factors stand in the
relation OF appointees and each re-
lies upon the other. there has not
yet been any sign Of dissensiOn be-
tween them"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
Senators Who Favor RoOSe-
VeIt'S Volunteer 0iViS-
ion Plan Drive in
His Behalf.
MUST NOT DELAY GAME
SAYS CHAMBERLAIN
UneaSineSS ManifeStS Itself in
Upper House Over Il to
80 Years AGE Limit,
Inclusive.
InteruatIouaI News Sorvl-c

international News service
WASHINGTON. May L. Every
indication today pointed TO much
hard fighting n congress. parucu-
larry n the senate. before the con-
scripuon biu agreed TO yesterday in
conference, is finally enacted into
law.
Much dissatisfaction prevails in
the senate over the action Of the
conferees in striking out the amend
ment authorizing acceptance OF Col
Roosevelt's offer To raise a division
for overseas service Senators who
supported the amendment we're or
ganizing a vigorous attack today 70
reject the conference agreement and
send the whole question back 90 the
conferees again. with instructions 10
hold out for the Roosevelt amend
ment.
Sen. Chamberlain. chairman Of
the senate couferees. declared that
giving away on the Roosevelt
amendment appeared 10 be the only
possible means Of breaking the dead
lock between the house and senate
over the conscription bill
Need An Army Now.
What we need first of all Is an
army" said Sen. Chamberlain. We
had reached hopeless impasse ma
conference and I. for one. was un-
willing 20 hold mp this important bill
longer on account OF the Roosevelt
amendment. much as 7 would have
liked 20 have seen d. retained.
The responsibility for delay in
putting the measure into operation
is again before the two houses OF
congress. II IS no longer in the
hands Of the conference. II IS up
10 the house and the senate 70 de-
eide whether they want 20 risk fur
Their delays bv rejecting the confer
ence report and insisting upon their
amendments We secured what
believe was the best agreement pos
eible under the circumstance
Ace Limit Causes Unrest
The conference report VIII Be
taken up first in the house. IL u
evnacted that little opposition will
confront il there The senate VIII
await the houses action before TAX
ing up the report
In addition 90 the dispieasure ot
certain senators over the fate or the
Roosevelt amendment. there IS ais"
considerable unrest in the upper
bodv over the compromise on the
age limit 20 30 years inclusive
and over the striking out OF the Fail
amendment providing a parol 70.
protection OF American lives ana
property along the Mexican border
during the var period.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
wuFAT Up TO s8.1s.

International News service .,
CHICAGO May 1l--Ine "et
market set uew records agaln TO-DAY
1fsy opening AZ S3.1s. three cents
higher than yesterday Fe-o.u
close. July. after selling down %
s24- IA al the start, advanced -
e. -o on limited buying There was
oDIv one trade in Is az the TOD
figure. Trading in general "ss -
Corn opened IA 20 les cent hl-il'-
oats opened IA higher ProFisio''
were also higher
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11

French Mission
Leaves New York
For West Point
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International News Service:
NEW YORK May 11.-After two
days Of intensified wining, dining.
bowling and Smiling. Marshal JofTre
and his staff have quit New York Tor
their first glimpse of the ma!rstay
of the United States army. Joffre
departed this morning for an official
inspection of the military academy
at West Point.
The hero of the Marine in his two
day stay here probably was the re-
cipient of the greatest demonstration
ever accorded a popular idol in
history
To-day New York starts on her
second lap OF feting and speechmak-
ing upon the arrival Of the English
commission from Washington At
the city hall something Of a repeti-
ton OF a welcome given the French
commission will be accorded. Mayor
Mitchell and Joseph II. ChOate will
speak.
To Visit Astor Home.
From the city hall the visitors
viii proceed TO the residence of Vim
cent Aston Marshal Joffre and his
party will return from West Point
in time for the official dinner to
the French and English commissions
at s p. m. at the Waldorf-Astorra.
Among the speakers will be Mayor
Mitchell. Mr.. BalfOur. NJ. Niviani and
Mr.. ChOate.
Following the dinner. the French
commission will depart for Boston,
arriving there early Saturday morn
ing for a two days stay.
Whitman Meets Party.
Marshal Joffre and his party left
Weehawken at $3.50 a m. on
special train for Newbaugh, y. Y,
where they were to be met by Gov.
Whitman. members of the legislature
and invited guests and escorted 10
the old Washington headquarters
there. The party will arrive at West
Point at l p. m.
NJ. Viviani. head of the French
commission. remained in New York
to attend a luncheon of the New
York City Bar association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
GARDINER SERVES NOTICE.
ternational News Service:

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. May Il. - Rep.
Gardner of Massachusetts. cham
pion Of preparedness and the big
stick served notice on the house
today that he will make a fight for
the Roosevelt volunteers when the
conference report on the conscrip-
ton bill comes up tomorrow.
Chairman Dent Of the house mil
itary affairs committee. brought in
the conference report today. He
announced he would call the report
up tomorrow and asked unanimous
consent 10 have debate limited to
two hours. equally divided. This
brought Gardner 10 his feet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
FORDNEY FAVORS
REVENUE BILL
Speaks in Behalf of ST ,800,-
100000 Measure Be-
fore Congressman.
International News Service:

Internal iOnal News Service:
WASHINGTON, May IL. - Rep.
Fordney Of Michigan, ranking re-
publican Of the house ways and
means committee, today spoke ia
support OF the $1,S0O,0OO.0O0 rev
enue bill. Mr.. Fordney, one Of the
financial wizards of the house, gave
the bill the same whole-hearted sup
port that his opponent, Majority
Leader Kitchin. did yesterday in
opening the debate.
Leaders on the ways and means
committee. regardless of political
affiliations, accepted the dictum
laid down by Leader Kitchin that
the government must have the
money. Republican and democratic
chieftains alike are therefore urging
their partisans 20 bury the old-time
revenue differences and fail in an
unbrOken line TO i'm up the war
chest.
Many Inquiries Made.
While a supreme effort is being
made 10 line up the house behind
the measure, scores Of interrupting
inquiries about specific provisions
forecast q hot time ahead when the
bill is thrown open 20 amendment.
An effort viii be made 20 close the
general debate by tomorrow night
or Monday 10y the latest Then IL il
feared that the sectionalism against
which Majority Leader Kitchin has
cried out, will assert itself.
The sectioEalism against which
Kitchin warns is not the outgrowth
of feeling engendered by the war
between the states. but the ever
present tariff and tax sectionalism-
II is certain, however. that scores
Of representative. whose districts
are vitality concerned. viii protest
against the operation Of the tariff
increases and the excess profits
taxes The income tax feature OF
the bill has so swamped members in
an arithmetical maze that few yet
understand except in "A general way
the exact manner in which this pro-
vision viii work out
There was much speculation TO-
day as 20 the extent 20 which the
senate VIII modify the bill which the
house will send over next week. TAX
ing their line from earlier dissen-
sions in the house ways and means
committee. he senate was making
ready 10 rewrite the bill altogether.
To this end the finance committee OF
the upper body arranged 10 begin
public hearings on the measure to-
day.
The house. in order 70 expedite its
work, decided not % hold hearings.
a food OF protests is sure 20 pour
into the senate committee from the
various interests hit by the bill who
so far had no opportunity 20 state
their case. II these protests are
needed. the senate viii enact a biz
which the trainers OF the house
measure will hardly recognize This
forecasts a long fight in conference
before the two houses iron out the
differences.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
TEUTONS POUND
HAIG'S FORCES
Attacks East of ArraS Con-
tinue-French Take Posi-
ton Near CheWeaux.
g zo AzAzAAAA.1
international News Service:

International News Service:
LONDON, May 1.-THE Germans
are still continuing their attacks on
Field Marshal Haig's forces east of
Arras, the British war office report
ed today. At no place, it was
stated, have the Germans been sue
cessful in their attempts to regain
ground wrested from them by the
British
Artillery duels are almost con-
slant. the war Office said today, with
out either side having a distinct ad-
vantage.
The Germans used liquid fire in
their attempts TO take British posi-
tions around the Souchez salient but
all Of their attacks were hurled
back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
STORM STRONG POSITION.

international News Service:
PARIS. May 11.-F'rench troops
last night stOrmed and captured a
German position in the region of
Chevreaux, the war Office an
nounced today. The Germans made
repeated counter-attacks in an effort
TO win back the position but were
repulsed each time
In the region OF Cerny and Hurte-
bise. the war office reported heavy
cannonading. The Germans made
several Intellectual attempts 70 raid
French trenches. They were driven
back by machine gun fire and eff
fective Smelling by heavy artillery.