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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
WELD FIRE BRAND
Cuban Rebels Doing Wholesale De-
struction of Property.

Havana, March 10.-Havana was
still without confirmation of the re-
port of capitulation of Santiago by the
rebels today But occupation by the
federal forces-without a fight
would not be surprising in view of the
known plan of the cebels to break
UP into small bands IN their efforts
to escape the enctrcling government
troops.
The destruction of property by the
insurrectos continues undated Dis
patches detailing the burning of fields
and of mills continue to arrive. Presi-
dent Menocal personally is loser of
100000 invested in plants which have
been thus destroyed.
Government officials claim to have
proof that the wholesale campaign of
destruction embarked upon by the
rebels was ordered personally by Cen
eral Gomez, the rebel chief now await
ing court martial in Principe peniten-
tiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
SINK MUNITION SHIP
Report French F'reighter Ohio Sunk
Left New York February 10.

New York, March ia cablegram
received here tosay by a man said to
be interested in the ships, cargo said
that the French freighter Ohio has
been sunk by a submarine.
The Ohio sailed from New York
February 10 for Havre, loaded with
copper and war munitions.
The Ohio carried crew of about
$50 men and no passengers. She was
commanded by Captain Beradin.
The French line said they had no
confirmation of the report but had
cabled for information. The Ohio of
500 tons, one of the largest freight
ers in the allied service, was well
armed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10

The average temperature for the
day is degrees above normal. This
is the highest temperature on record
for this date and the warmest day of
this year. The wind was still in the
southwest, blowing 25 miles an hour
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The record dry spell win probably
be broken today or tomorrow, accord
ing to Mr.. Flora, local meteorological.
Unsettled weather today and Sunday,
probable rain turning into snow sun
day with q drop in temperature either
this afternoon early this evening"
is his prediction. The south wind
which has been blowing such a gale
for the last two days will shift to the
northwest and blow with about the
same force.
|. A general snow thruout the Dako-
as, Wyoming and Montana was re-
corded in the last twenty-four hours.
Heavy rains along the Pacific coast
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
PAY MORE TAXES
Holders of Kansas Bank Stocks
Hit by a New Ruling.
Shares Will Be Assessed at
Market Value in Future.

Stock in Kansas banks will be as
sessed this year on their market value,
not on their face value as shown by
stock certificates. That was the ruling
today of John Hunt, assistant attorney
general. in passing on case from
Montgomery county.
Under the law as interpreted, asses
sors have listed bank stock for taxa
ton at.its par value. The ruling from
the attorney generals office, tho,
provides for assessm ent at, market
value In other words. bank stock
bearing a face valuation of 500 and
a market value of 5000 a share. shall
be assessed at the market instead of
the face value.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
R. R. DIVORCE FAILS
Suit to Separate Central and Southern
Pacific Lost to Government.

New York, March 10--The govern
ment suit to divorce the Central and
Pacific railroad from the Southern
Pacific has been won by the railroads,
]. b Blair, general counsel for the
Southern Pacific announced this after
noon.
This suit was instituted in the
United States district court for the
district of Utah in February, 1914
Blair said THE claim was made that
the ownership by the Southern Pacific
company of the Central Pacific yio-
lated the Sherman law and also vio-
lated what are known as the Pacific
railroad acts
Judge Hook wrote the main opin-
ion, Judge Sanburn concurring
opinion and Judge Carlin dissenting
opinion"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
Strict Secrecy as to Ships
Armed and SaiIingS.
"Best News Is, President Will
Protect Z. S. Rights"
GOVT TO ISSUE WHITE BOOK
VIII Reveal Maze of German
Plots in America.
Realize Aiming Is Another Step
Approaching War.

Washington, March 1O.-The United
States government is preparing for the
worst.
Warned by Germany that she has
spoken with finality as to her sub
marine intents, the government today
looked out upon the prospect of actual
war, following the order to arm Amer
lean merchantmen.
Some officials fear Germany will be
as ruthless toward armed American
ships as she has been toward enemy
merchantmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10

The president who, promptly meeting
emergencies, signs the order for an
extra session while confined to bed
by illness.
Another group of authorities, how
ever held to the belief that Germany
will be more considerate of American
hipping-eXercising the International
law mandate of visit and search before
torpedoing The government, mean
time, is relying upon pan-American
cooperation to aid stamping out Ger
man intrigues in the western hemi
sphere. SCATTERING war schemes that
would involve the United States near
home.
America HoneycOmbed With Plots.
1t is understood on highest author
ity that this government in connection
with revealed German intriguing and
plotting hat stretches from the Cana
dian boundary thru Central America
to the southernmost South American
country. is considering some kind of
pronunciamento that is expected to
call forth from each of the other TWEEN
ty American republics an avowal of
cooperation in squelching for all time
pernicious Teutonic influence in this
hemisphere.
Also the government is preparing a
white book. wherein it will reveal Ger
manys plots. If needed" it probably
awakened people as to the real dan
gers ahead.
Place just Around Corner?
Looming out and above the war
cloud, however, is the tremendous
possibility that peace may be just
around the corner.
Germany is hard pressed for food.
The fact is admitted by her leaders.
1t appears to be a race between
war engulfing the two nations, and
starvation swallowing Germany. The
spectre of famine as authorities here
see it. has in it the potentialities of
a speedy peace.
This government itself has no pres
ent intention of making a war declare
ton; Germany must force war, if it
comes, the president has repeated time
and again.
Meantime work on armament of
American merchant ships desiring an
issue of guns, with navy gunners, can
obtain them thru navy yard COM
mandments.
Rules on Attack.
The navy department has yet tc
issue instructions, constituting an
avowal of policy, as TO how gunners
Continued on Page Two)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
HEALTH FOR EVERYONE!
RUNNING FOR GAR DOES IT

Los Angeles, Cal. March 10
run for a street car. It's digni-
fed and healthful., That's the ad-
vice of Louis NJ. Head, who has
much health and considerable
dignity. There's nothing better
for you" says he. than to let out
and spring a bit early in the morn
ing even if you know you can't
catch the car The man who's too
proud to run because he's more
than 81, may find he can't run
when it comes to a showdown"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10


The appropriation item was placed
in the miscellaneous appropriation bill
by the senate ways and means COM
mittee. The bill passed the house as
it left the senate the last time. hence
there is no doubt about the item.
The $4,000 is appropriated for the
maintenance of the Billiard machine
while he is training four more men.
He may use it for repairs upon his
machine, for supplies for it. for rent OH
the field and for repairs on the hangar.
A Federal Appropriation.
If at the end of a year the four men
he trains are able to pass inspection
by federal experts Kansas will have
fulfilled the federal requirements and
the five men will become the Kansas
National Guard Aviation company.
The investment of $4,000 by the state
will bring a total of s6S,000 from the
planes at $4,000 each and $4,000
for maintenance.
The school will be maintained in
Topeka and when the federal aid is
received at the end of the year the
entire company will be maintained
here-five aeroplanes. The selection
of the men who will train as army
aviators will be up to Adjutant Gem
eral c. l. Martin ultimately but the
probabilities are that the suggestions
of Captain Billiard will be given much
consideration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
'KANSAN WHO NEVER SMOKED
OR DRANK LIVED A 100 YRS.

Cottonwood Falls, Kan, March
10.-George Jackson, 100 years
old, said to be the oldest resident
of this county, died here Friday.
He was born in Greenfield, n. Y.
Mr.. Jackson was 40 years old be-
fore he saw steam train. He
never smoked or used liquor in any
form. Five children survive him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
A NEW FEATURE
Advertising in Red and Black Ink
Today.

The State Journal, at the request
of one of it's advertisers, the B. r. B.
Clothing company of Topeka, under
took to print, in red and black ink,
its display announcement today for
tonight's and next weeks business.
The result appears on page of
this issue of the paper and entailed
much additional labor and expense to
produce an advertisement such as the
one desired by this firm, but the
State Journal was fortunately
equipped to successfully carry out the
advertisers wishes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
Four New Army Aeroplanes
VIII Be Brought Here.
Four Trained Filters in City at
End of the Year.
GOVERNMENT TO GIVE $4,000
State Adds $4,000, Guarantees
ing a Permanent School.
Kansas National Guard Avia-
ton Company Is Result.

In the last hours of the Legislative
session Topeka was given an aviation
school. An appropriation of $4,000
was made available to Captain Phil
Billiard and its proper use will insure
Topeka four new army aeroplanes.
valued at s12, 200 each. $4,000 for the
maintenance of each plane and four
more trained filters at the end of a
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
SMITH HEARING TO-DAY
Topekan Accused of Murder Continues
to Refuse to Talk.

Liberty. Mo-. March 10.-Bee B.
Smith, charged with shooting and
killing Urban G. Balcombe, we'll
known citizen of Omaha, Neb.-
Wednesday, will have his preliminary
hearing today. The cause of the shoot
ing, which took place at Excelsior
Springs, where Balcombe was visiting
and where Smith resides. has not been
made public.
Smith has refused to make a state
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
WILSON BETTER TODAY
President Receivers Cold and Is Ready
for Business Again.

washington, March 10.-President
Wilson practically had recovered to-
day from the cold which has kept him
in bed for the last four days While
he remained in his room this morning
it was said he would be able to at
tend to public business. He had no
engagement today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
WORK ON STATION AGAIN
Last Was Ninth Tie-up of Labor on
Chicago's $50, 900, 900 Station.

Chicago, March 10.-After nine de-
lays, work on the new S60,00e,OO0
union station, halted by labor troubles
last July, will be resumed Monday.
The terminal is Chicago's largest i'm
Z provement project. More than SILL
100000 will be expended on labor
alone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
NATIONAL BANK CALL
Comptroller Issues Order for State
ment of March 5.

Washington, March 10.-The comp
troller of the treasury today issued a
call for the condition of all national
banks at the close of business on
Monday, March 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
RAIN HERE SUNDAY?
Flora Promises End of Long Dry Spell
i'm Near Future.

Hourly temperature readings for the
day, reported by the local office of
the United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10

T'HE only way to stop the March
winds is to find some profitable use
of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Unsettled today and Sunday.
Probably rain, turning to snow. Much
colder Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-10
Only 337 Sent to Governor Cap
per for His Signature.
ADMINISTRATION A SUFFERER
Not Many Pets Saw Light of
Day in Two Houses.
Review of Sixty Days of Law.
making Activities Here.
LEGISLATIVE RECORD.

original bills introduced. 1923
Origiha! DiIis passed Observation-Disclosures. 557
original blils killed in committees. sol
Bills killed floor "a
Died in committees, on calendars and
stricken .....-.... ................. 4a5
Bills passed both houses .... 1897
vetoed by governor. .......5
SENATE RECORD.
Original bills introduced. 7as
Originai bllis passed Observation-Disclosures. 246
hiied IN committees ............. IT'S
Rnleu on Hoor 81
Died in committees, calendar and
stricken .:............... a75
mouse Dllis passed ......--.-....... 1911
House bills killed died on calendar
in committees. Observation-Disclosures. III
HOUSE RECORD.
Original bills introduced. ... yOs
senate bilis passed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lab
Killed in committees. 4IG
hllled on floor 20
Dled on calendar or in committee. $50
Senate bills passer- Observation-Disclosures. l4G
Senate bills killed on floor. ....-.... 33
Senate bills died calendar in
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

tributes belong to 1t and they con
tribute as much as richness of mate
rial, or more, toward making any dress
elegant. This particular model, made
m in the seasons darker colors, would
remain as chic and n%ristocratic looking
as it is in black.
1t is cut on long. almost straight
lines, with a little hint of severity In
them and it Is intensely modern look
ing-~a fashion of today for the Wolnan
of today. A ~strnightIine long-wais1ed
bodice supports a long tunlc with three
close.sct rows of stirring at the top
where 1t Is joined to the bottom of the
bodice. The tunic is faced up about
the bottom ind emhcIlished with 10
naralleI rows of machine stitching put
in with a perfection Of workmanship
that is beautiful. The bodice fastens
down the front with sat%in-covered
"acorn" buttons and the same kind OF
buttons, pendent on heavy silk twist,
finish the long, cloSe-titting sleeves.
The neck has Il Chinese collar OF white
washable satin and there are narrow,
plain turned.back cuffs Of this satin
The neck in this model might be diff
ferently treated without detractinG
from its good style. 1t might be fin
ished with a high collar having rows
of stitching and "A narrow turnover OF
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

When the talk is of richness and lux
ury in winter apparel. the terms are
usually velvet and fur. They have
Joined forces in the outer garments or
women and do their luxurious part for
her, whether to provide warmth or to
suggest prosperity. Presses, suits and
coats are trimmed with furs, and hats
borrow of IN opulent world, furs for
their decoration.
One Of the hundsomest little aces
series of dress which the season has
presented appears in a cape of velvet
borlered with fur and a hat made to
always keep it company. The cape
fultills the mission Of those beautiful
scarfs which women carry to protect
! themselves from drafts and to dress
! up the costume. 1t does not promise
much warmth, but it has other virtues
to commend It,. This set Is useful for
wear ut the afternoon concert or club
meeting, or wherever n may have
any need for 1t.
The cape pictured Is made OF black
silk velvet, scalloped about the edges
and Is lined and piped with blue silk
A fringe of skunk fur set In between
the velvet and silk lining extends al
round the cape. 1t is gathered witt
several rows Of shirrings at the neck
to form Il narrow standing collar, ant
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Bully incident.

In these times, when our men are de-
parting for the front and there are
flag presentations and sword-givihss
galore, and speech-makings In Ike pro-
portions, some simple form of address
and response might come In very
handy for those who must act as par
ties Of the first part In sueh
functions. suggests an exchange. IL
may be that the words spoken at the
preservation Of a sword to Col. VII
liam Sirwell of the S~eventy-eighth
Pennsylvania regiment. us he was
| starting of to the Civil war, with a
few modifying touches, be made 10
serve In the present emergencies. Cap
tain Gillespie. who made the p%resenta'
ton speech, said:
'liere WE are, and here IT Is. This
is a bully sword. and ONE IRON
bully boys; take 1t, and use it Ia
bully manner"
Colonel Sirwell replied:
captain, that was a bully speech
Let's have a bully drink"
Time was when Colonel Roosevelt
would have said that was Il bully Incl
dent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
The MAGICAL Chance.

The giants Of old, the frontiers and
cllpperships Of old. IRE gone. Still.
whnt IL this news Of fleets Of wooden
ships abuilding, with snils Of canvas
to speed them3 They went out with
the ebb tide, and here already they
come back with the flood! Lay aside
the rife and you pick up the cninera-
to creep with 1t into the lions den;
or to climb with It INTO the top OF a
towering oak, on some sheer mountain
will and, pushing 1t before you along
a horizontal limb, feet dangling In
SINCE, a stiff wind blowing. engles
screnming overhead. canyon wall be-
low YOU, and far, fur down the mar
row canyon bottom you hold on. body
balancing camera. but nothing over
against the swaylng brain, and grind
oIt n hundred feet Of movie Aim. This
"a to shoot n good many llohs.--Da!las
Lore Sharp. In Atlantic Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
THE NEW


Backache OF any kind IL often caused
by kidney disorder. which means that the
kidneys are not working properly. Poison
GUS matter and uric acid accumulate
within the body in great abundance.
oyerwork.ng the sick Kidneys: hence the
congestion OF blood causes backache IN
the same manner as a similar congestion
In the mead causes headache. You be-
come nervous. respondent, sick, feverish.
irritable, have spots appearing before the
eyes. bags under the lids. and lack ambi-
tion to do things.
The latest and most effective means
Of overcoming this trouble, is to eat spar
ingIy of meat. drink plenty of water be-
tween meals and take a single An-u-ric
| tablet before each meal for a while.
Simply ask your favorite druggist fo'
/ Anurjc. double strength. If you have
lumbago, rheumatism, govt. dropsy. be
gin Immediately with this newest discoV'
cry of nr, Pierce, who is Chief Medlca
Director of Invalids' Hotel and Surgica
Institute in Buffalo. n. Y. Send 10 cent?
for trial pkg. Large package GO cents
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Women Best Prevaricators.

"Women are better liars than men,
hut God bless them just the same"
said Police Magistrate J. NJ. Fitzgerald
of the Omaha police court.
"Women come into court and lie
right along. under oath. Their lies do
not show on their faces, either. but I
can tell they are lying because their
stories contradict those Of reliable wit
neSSes.
"When men lie they hesitate, turn
red. swallow. etc. One can tell they're
living lust by watching their faces and
necks.
"But you can't tell II OF n woman.
They lie outrageously and stick to
their stories In the face Of everything.
They know just the right time to de-
vinte from the truth, too. Their lies
always count In the outcome OF their
tria,s-if they are believed. Men
haven't the same knack at the art that
women police court characters have
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies.
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used SO successfully for ae'y-"ne
a In all parts OF the United
Sta.ss for coughs, bronchitis. colds
settled In the throat. especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest. free from coughing. with
easy expectoration in the morning
gives nature a chance to soothe the
inaamed parts. throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold In all civilized countries
30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Made Garden by Electric Light.

Gardeners who had only evenings IN
which to care for their vegetable
patches, were handicapped by the lit
tie daylight allowed them. With this
difficulty in view, n New Orleans cleo
.rical company has put on the market
a light which readily lights a fair.sized
garden. This light Is mounted on n
pole, and its glow intensified by n re-
Hector. The lower end Of the pole Is
pointed, and set firmly In the soft soil.
The plug may be attached to u socket
within the house.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
AN AR,srocRAr AMONG FRocKs.

II ties at the front with long ties OF
narrow black grosgrain ribbon. This
Is finished ut the ends with balls OF
the fur capped by shirred blue ribbon
like the lining.
In the small hat, with dropping brim,
the facing and piping about the brirn'
edge are Of the blue silk. The crown
II cut In sections. and fur fringe ID
sewcd In the seams that Join them.
Grosgruiur ribbon. like the ties. ID fash
toned into a little bow with two loops
and two ends and placed at the front
Of the hat. Small balls Of fur, made
just like those on the ties, nrc sewed
to the ends Of the bow. and finish the
trimming.
This black satin frock will provoke
a longing to possess II In the hearts OF
women who love simplicity and distihc'
tlon In their clothes. These two at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Stat. Of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas

Stat. Of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas
County-ss.
senior partner of the firm Of +. ]. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF To-
lcdo, County and State aforesaid. and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for any case OF Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE:
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9th day OF December
(seaD A. w. Gleason, Notary Public;
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX,
en- internally and acts through the BLOOD
on the Mucous Surfaces of the system.
Druggists. 15c. Testimonials Tree.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Reply,

Henry" said Mrs. Glitliersby, Il
should have married Il mar with Il
strong will. instead OF Il nonentity Hike
you"
IL don't think so. my dear" replied
Mr.. Glithersby, pansing In the doorway
before making n quick exit.
"Why notT
1.-THE constant effort Of trying to
break his will would have impaired
your health"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

white satin next the face for those
who find the Chinese collar unbecom.
Ing.
One Of the best bits Of strategy on
the pnrt Of the designer Of this frock
appears In the narrow, fla. Wsh. made
of the sntin, that Ia placed vt ia Mrl.
NAL waistline. It encircles the wait
and Ia crossed In the back with the
ends brought round to the front and
looped over. They reach below the
knees and are finished, with long silk
tassels. The chances are that occa.
sional snap fasteners about the waist.
line hold them In place always. There
II plnin undcrskirt Of lining faced
TN with satin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Up Aoainst u.

"Hnve you anything That you can
recommend to cure a coldT raspcd
the would-be customer.
mo, sir" whcczinsly replied the
honest druggist. Last night had
In stock nearly forty infallible REM
edies. but this morning, MS you Oh
serve, I have q cold myself"