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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
SAFE
q. s. Officially Announces Atti-
tude Towards Them.
Many Fearing Interment, Drew
Money From Banks.

Washington, April 5.-Official an
nouncement was made today that for
eigners in the United States who con-
duct themselves properly will suffer no
loss of property or liberty as a result
of a declaration of a state of war
After receiving a formal opinion
from Secretary Lansing Secretary Tu-
multy today sent the following tele-
gram on the subject to Mayor Seger OF
Passaic, N. J.:
There is no danger of any for
eigner who conducts himself properly
suffering any loss of property or lib
erty by reason of a state of war II
such should be declared by congress-"
Mayor Seger wrote to the White
House after meeting of mayors Of
New Jersey cities at which the uues-
ton was considered He reported that
some foreigners in Passaic were taxi
ing their money out of banks and in
other ways indicating their apprehen-
sion
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S3,40O,OOO,oo0
is SUM SOUGHT
FOR ARMY,
Treasurer McAdOO Asks Con-
gress for Appropriation.
Daniels Seeks Increase in Navy,
$1,000 to 10000 Men.
DISCUSS REVENUE METHODS
Increase in Inheritance Tax
Nets a Half Billion.
OF Budget Sum Army's Share Is
S2,932,537,933.
Treasurer McAdOO Asks Con
gress for Appropriation.
Daniels Seeks Increase in Navy,
$1,000 to 10000 Men.
DISCUSS REVENUE METHODS
Increase in Inheritance Tax
Nets a Half Billion.
OF Budget Sum Army's Share Is
S2,932,537,933.

Washington, April 5.-The govern
ment today took its first active steps
in preparation for war.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
asked congress to appropriate about
$4,000, 900, 900 for army and navy ex-
penses.
Secretary of Navy Daniels asked
that the navy personnel be increased
from $1,000 to Is 900 and the marine
corps personnel from about 1900 to
10000.
The army, McAdoo said, would re-
ouire ,932,537,933 and the navy
1892, 2,53S,79O in addition to regular ex-
penses.
Besides the sums mentioned Dan
iels, thru McAdoo, asked an addition
al S175,S55,761 to be available until
June, 1918, to care for the additional
personnel of the navy and the marine
corps.
For Military Expenses.
The estimate in blanket form called
for the money for military expendi-
lures under the war department neces-
sity for the, national defense for each
and every purpose connected there
with, to be expended by the secretary
of war under such regulations as the
president may prescribe, to be imme-
dlately available and to remain avail
able until expended
The department of justice coinci-
dentally named a deficiency appropri-
alton for the bureau of investigation
work to be available during 1917-1S of
100000.
The coast guard service sought
100000 wherewith to extend it's COM
niunication system for the national de-
fense.
To Issue Bonds.
These vast sums will be raised thru
bond issues.
The rate of interest on the bonds is
to be around 3 or Il per cent.
The federal reserve board as pre-
viously planned, will have charge of
the task of contemplated issues as
well as of financing all war expenses.
These acts became known today af-
ter Senator simmons, chairman of the
finance committee of the upper house
had conferred with Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo on war revenue
measures.
Neither official would discuss the
plans, but it is known that concrete
proposals looking toward the near
three billion and a half bond issue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
City Is Covered With Men
Who Watch Suspects.
More Men Employed to Patrol
the Shop Districts.
MEASURES OF PRECAUTION
All Trains Are Under the Strict
est Observations.
Special Patrols Placed on
Tracks and Bridges.

On the heels of government action
in throwing a Gordon of national
guardsmen around railroad bridges in
Kansas, it became known that the rail-
roads themselves have taken drastic
action to guard their property by
placing extra special guards and pa
trolls in and near important buildings.
The action is state wide. Topeka yards
and shops and the terminal properties
in Kansas City and Wichita receiving
the most attention.
Special agents have an eye on near
ly every foot of the Union Pacific,
Rock Island and Santa Fe yards in
Topeka. A number of extra special
| agents have been hired to guard the
big Santa Fe headquarters shops here
| in addition to the large number of
| watchmen employed when times are
| normal.
Since ten sticks of dynamite were
found on the rear end of Santa Fe No.
| 10, a fast passenger train, near AL
| buQuerque, closer watch is also be-
| ing kept over trains, both passenger
| and freight. The dynamite was found
| on the train, according to telegraphic
reports. several days ago. Investiga-
| ton failed to disclosed whether it was
| left on the platform by accident or
| otherwise.
More Guards at Shops.
Action in placing additional special
agents in the shops district here, it
was said today. is simply to take every
precaution possible against wanton
acts. In times of peace the watch
that is kept over the buildings and
machinery is strict, and those wishing
to enter them are only allowed to dc
so after producing a pass from the
superintendent of shops or other au-
he m of n lC hi 10 los
/ to employees of the roads who are ir
offices or shops other than in the ones
| they wish to enter.
Other cities in Kansas wherein rail-
road property is being watched close
ly by extra special agents include EN-
poria. Strong City, Hutchinson, Arkan-
sas City, lola, Lawrence, Girard and
| others
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05

CORRECT PEACE RUMOR
Conference of Kaiser and Karl Not on
Peace, but Offer Stands

Amsterdam, April 5.-A Berlin dis
patch to the Koelnische Zeitung says
that the rumors of a new peace offer
by the central powers which have
arisen following the meeting of En-
peror William and Emperor Charles
and Count Czernin's statement are in
correct. The dispatch says, however,
that the principle, repeatedly stated, of
the readiness of the central powers to
enter negotiations for IAN honorable
peace" is unchanged
Regarding the preliminarieS for
these negotiations" says the paper,
nobody need be in doubt that they
cannot be altered by events in Amer
lea We are in possession and await
calmly developments in the enemy
camD."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
WILLARD is LOYAL
Kansas Champion Ready to
Fight for Old Glory.
He Has Offered His Services to
President Wilson.

Washington, April 5.-Jess Willard,
the heavyweight pugilist, sent this
telegram today to Mr.. Wilson:
81 will fight. When do you want
me?"
So far as is known, Willard is the
first fighter of prominence to offer
his services to the nation Also, he is
the first national figure in the sport
world to do so, but it is expected that
Tv Cobb, Joe Stecher, Iris Speaker and
other noted athletes will come TO the
front when they are needed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
PANS LAF0LLETTE
Scathing DenunciatiOn Deliv.
cred by Senator Williams.
Gets So Hot Wisconsin Senator
Leaves Senate Chamber.

Washington, April 5.-At the con-
clusion of the three-hour speech in
the senate last night by Senator La
Toilette, leader in the anti-adminis-
tration fight on the war measure, Sem
ator Williams of Mississippi, took the
floor and administered one of the most
blistering arraignments against La
Toilette ever heard in the United
States senate.
1.-THE speech of the Wisconsin SEN
ator would better have become Herr
von Bethmann- Hollweg than an
American senator" said Senator Will
liams. TN fact he has gone further
than Herr Won Bethmann-H -Hollweg
would ever have gone. Bethmann-
Hollweg said the use of the submarine
could be justified only on the ground
of necessity, the senator from Wiscon-
sin puts it on the same footing as
Great Britain's interference with our
commerce.
II fully expected the senator from
Wisconsin, before he took his seat, to
defend the invasion of Belgium, the
most barbarous act ever committed.
1 heard from him a speech that was
ro-German, pro-Goth, pro-Vandal
and which was anti-president, anti
congress and anti-American.
while pronouncing an eulogy on
the German people he might have
eulogized a very much greater, better
and more intelligent people-the
American. His speech was exactly
what might have been delivered in
the German reichstag by Bethmann-
Hollweg, if Bethmann- -Hollweg had
had the audacity. But Bethmann-
Hollweg had too much sense, too
much knowledge to make that
{ speech
La Toilette Departs Under Fire.
At this point Senator La Toilette
left the chamber, but remained n the
cloak room awhile within hearing dis
tance.
Continuing, Senator Williams said
/ he heard in imagination the groans
of men, women and children. sent to
watery graves by the German sub
marines.
But the senator from Wisconsin
hears none of them," said the Mis-
sissippi senator. Il have loved the
i Wisconsin senator in a way until re-
Gently, but l have no patience with
any man who stands up in the senate
at this time applauding the common
enemy, who also is the enemy of the
human race, and has not one word of
! praise for the American president or
: the American people
IF the American people can't be
aroused now in patriotic fervor, they
are degenerate sons of noble sires. We
are involved in this war now, but not
by congress, involved by the German
kaiser. 1 join the president in ex-
pressing no hostility against the Ger
| Continued on Page Twoj
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
GIRL, IA, BURNS TO DEATH
FROM HOLY WEEK CANDLE

Chicago, April 5.-Elsie Weiss,
IA, died today as the result of
burns received last night when her
night gown was ignited by flames
from a candle burning on her
dresser in observance of holy week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
WHATS IN A NAME?
MIGHT ASK La Toilette

New York, April 5-'La Fonette
in French" the New York Herald
said today. means, literally, the
little foolish one and frequently
is used to describe a woman who
5 half-witted. 10000. la la
The Herald explains it gave the
anslation in response to a request
ON a subscriber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05

As we have been neglectfu1 of our
responsibility to uphold the hands of
war we are, in great measure, respon-
sible for this war
Our president is now. to in some de-
gree lessen the evils of war. demand
ing that capital bear its half of the
burden. i. e., capital must foot the bill,
financially, in full.
not forget to uphold the presidents
hands.
Capital is a mighty force.
Expressed approval. to this measure,
by you, now and continually, will up
hold the presidents hands. Xina
Cowles Wright. 203S white.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
FINE CONGRESSMAN $500
Made False Figure in Announcing His
Election Expenses.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aprh d. ". - -
,ar-eIect Orin d. Bleakely of Vango
county. was fined $500 in federal as
- co,,r+ here today by Judge
~, n nSon following his plea of nolle
aon+endre to a charge that his cleo
ton expenses were excessive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05

Children to Parade.
The school children of Topeka will
take part in the big parade, according
to orders sent out by the board of
education this morning. Schools will
be dismissed and all the larger pupils
will meet at Ninth and Quincy streets
at 2 o'clock. Large flags, small flags
(Continued on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05

Hourly temperature readings for the
day. reported by the local office OF
the United States weather bureau:
O'Clock. LIB IL o'clock SO
8 o'clock. ..37 II o'clock. :. SO
9 O'Clock. 40 o'clock .55
10 O'Clock. .45 2 O'Clock. .56
In spite of the northwest wind the
mercury has risen degrees above the
normal mark for this day. The wind
was still blowing 2 miles at 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
Fair and warmer weather is prom
ised for Topeka in spite of the north
west wind. A heavy frost came last
night with a temperature of just 32
degrees--but 1t is too early for a frost
to do damage. The same gentle freeze
was reported all over Kansas and the
frost. too. was general The forecast
for today predicts fair weather today
and Friday with summer in sight for
Friday.
The mercury fell to freezing point
last night and the northwest wind re-
Continued on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05

AT LEAST y part of the contest will
be between German kuItur and
American agriculture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Friday; warm
er Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
SPRING AGAIN, TRA-LA!
Fair and Warmer Despite Breeze
From Northwest

-ture readings for the
the local office OF
J weather bureau:
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Continued on Page TwoI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Brazil Will Hold Germany
Responsible for Consequences
of New Submarine Warfare

Rio Janeiro. Feb S.-Brazivs reply to
the German note, to be made probably
tomorrow, will in terms polite but firm
declare Brazirs intention to hold Germa-
ny responsible for consequences which
may result from the new submarine
warfare.
The reply expresses the desire OF the
Brazilian government not to be compelled
to break the amicable relations 1t always
has maintained with Germany, a fact.
however, which will not prevent Brazil
from taking measures of protection and
from protesting against the menace -
Brazilian commerce and navigation con-
tanned in the note of the imperial govern
ment concerning measures for the ma
rine blockade.
Brazil bases it's protest upon the fol-
lowing four fundamental principles:
First the extension of an inadmssible
blockade; second, the unexpectedness OF
the communication, which gives only the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, CAPT s !. Watson.
John Mccormick, late Go s.. ~ Mass
II. A. has been granted q Discharge from
the Home.
The funeral Of the late George " 60
mower was held from the Home rhHrri
at A. NJ. Thursday, Rev. Pr M.LauFu-
lin officiating.
Monday. the 18th ~ Fchruarv hcinF
the ioSth Anniversary ~ the birth o.
Abraham Lincoln. President ana r.n
mander-in-chlef OF the nation arm o q
and navies during the Ciyu Wir VIII y"
httingly observed NJ this Branch. d. the
evening at the theatre az u'Clurk Rev
Fr. Thomas J, Mclaughlin viii road LIN
coins Gettysburg address pnd sp'' ial
moving picture show viii Ne 'h' program
The moving picture program FOR Fufn r
evening will be Miss Neii shipmau iH
Through the wall" 2 special s!N-reel
feature. and MIR Jack Triner." = coined
with Frank Daniels and Rll-star cast
Timothy Crowley has returned from a
furlough passed with relatives In Boston
Albert J. Phillips % Horton. KAs iatr
Co. r. 9th Mass Inf John clark ~ phY-
adelphia. late Co. Y. End Pa INF ana
John J. whalen ~ New Haven late q
and ". sth L. s Inf have been ADMIT
ted TO the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Sweden Turns Down
Wilson Suggestion

Stockhold. via London, Feb. S.-The
Swedish government rejects President
Wilson's suggestion that other neutral
countries join with the United States in
severing diplomatic relations with Ger
many and declares its intention to fol-
low the strictest neutrality so long as
it is possible. Swedens reply was deliv-
cred to the American minister today.
1.-THE government Of the United States
has chosen as a means Of arriving at the
realization Of peace Q method absolutely
contrary to the principles which have
guided the policy Of the Swedish govern
ment up to the present hour
So declared the Swedish note which the
minister of foreign affairs. K. A. Whllen-
berg. delivered to the American minister.
Ira Nelson Morris, In reply to President
Wilson's invitation to Sweden to join
with the United States which Mr.. Morris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Charles j. HaIpen Of HaverhiII, Mass,

Word was received Thursday by
Frank W. Ha,p pen Of this city of the
death at II O'Clock that morning, at
Haverhill, Mass, of his brother,
Charles J. Halpen, after a short i'll
ness from pneumonia. He was 80 years
of age and beside the widow the 9TH
er survivors are the aged parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John 2. Halpen of Windsor
and one brother. Frank w. Halpen of
this city. Funeral services will be held
at o'clock SunCay afternoon from the
home in Haverhill.
Mr.. Halpen was in the city but
few weeks ago, having come here on
his way to Coooper's Mills, where he
was called Jan. c6 by the death of his
brother Andrew c. Halpen of that
town, county attorney Of Lincoln coun-
ty, and while on the trip he contract
ed a severe cold from which pneumo-
mia developed. resulting in his death
Mr. Halpen was for a number of
years with the Haverhill Electric Co.
and was later treasurer of the Haver-
hill Trust Co. At the time of his death
he was with Dun & Co. of Boston. In
fraternal circles he was 32d degree
Mason and q member of the A. o. L.
W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Mrs. Eliza Batchelder is reported nc
being in about the same condition.
Friends of DIR. Harry Moody, for
meriy Of Oakland but now practicine
In Rumford, will be glad to learn OF
his marriage to Miss Margaret Davis
of Fairfield, Wednesday, Feb. Z.
Mrs. Fred Lyford of Augusta was
calling on friends in town recently.
The Acme Rebekah Lodge met at I
0. Q. F. hall Thursday night The en-
ftertaining committee prepared a splen-
did program which was greatly enjoy
ed by all.
There will be a dance held at Mesa
lonskee hall on Friday evening, Feb
3. under the auspices of the Oakland
Athletic Association.
Miss Fannie Weston of Chesuncook
Me-, formerly Of Oakland, and Joseph
Smith Of Chesuncook were in town
Wednesday visiting friends
Miss Evelyn Smith of Chesuncook, who
has been the guest of Miss Bertha Gro
well for a few days. went to Auburn
Wednesday to visit her niece Mr.. II -
Carrick.
There VIII be regular meeting Of tbs
auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans on
Friday evening at the post rooms
through error the meeting Of the Ga
rah Sampson Tent, Daughters NJ ys,ar
ans, was announced to have haa, -,
Feb. 6. The meetings occur IN ~, a..i'
and fourth Tuesdays Of the month. tbera.
io'o regular meeting will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Netherlands
Declines to
Follow the j. s.

Washington, Feb. S.-The Neither
lands government through the Amer
lean legation at The Hague, has for
mally declined to accept President
Wilson's suggestion that il follow the
course Of the United States and break
off diplomatic relations with Germany.
Information to this effect reached here
today in confidential dispatches from
Holland.
1t was also said in the dispatch that
The Netherlands government had made
a protest against unrestricted subma-
rine warfare and that at the same time
neg otiations had been opened with
Great Britain for the reduction of its
mine field. The Dutch government
plans to have the British field SO CON
tracted as to make a clear path
through which its ships may pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
PERU DEMANDS
PAY FOR LORTON

! Lima. Peru. Feb. s.-The peruyiar
government today instructed It, mir.
lister at Berlin 10 make written riaa
on the German government for th
! sinking of the Peruvian sailing v,sss
Iorton which. according 10 the otitia.
! British account OF her sinking. va,
torpedoed inside Spanish tcrritoriL
waters on Monday while on voyar
from Callao, Pcur.
Foreign Minister Agucro YESTERDAY
summoned the German minister and
made Il demand for rcparatiou and ~.
demnity for the sinking Of the Lortoa
and for punishment OF those respoh.
sible.
Popular sympathy with tho attitude
of the United States in the German.
American crisis is increasing. especial.
~ in view OF the sinking of the Lor.
ton.
Preparations are being made FOR a
public meeting to protest against the
measures taken by Germany and 10
demand that the Peruvian government
adopt an energetic policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
CHINA

NECk.-Charles H. Randall went to
Long Island. \. Y, Thursday where he
has secured employment for few
months.
Miss Letha Bailey Of Stanley Hill,
who has been visiting her grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Bailey for a few
days, returned home Sunday.
Audrey Baker of Worcester, Mass,
has been visiting the past week at A. D.
Abbotts.
Miss Myrtle Getchell and Eileen Ger
aid students at c. c. L. Waterville, are
enjoying the weekend at their respective
homes.
Mrs. Minnie Chapman who has been
visiting relatives in Bangor for short
time returned to W. L. Wards Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
BANISHES
NERVOUSNESS
Puts Vigor and Ambition into
Rundown, Tired Out
People

IL you feel tired out, out of sorts, de-
spondent, mentally or physically de-
pressed and lack the desire to accom-
push Things, get so cent box of Wen
deIls Ambition Pills at Bowditch-
Webster Co. today and your troubles
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II you drink too much, smoke too
much' or are nervous because of over
work OF any kind. Wendelrs Ambition
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days or money back from Bowditch-
WEBSTER Co. on the first box purchased.
For all affections of the nervous svs-
TEN, constipation. loss of appetite. lack
OF commence. trembling, kidney or
liver complaints. sleeplessness, ex-
hausted vitality or weakness of any
kind get box of Wendell's Ambition
Pills today on the money back plan
Nail orders filled. charges prepaid, by
the Wendell Pharmacal Company. Inc,
Syracuse. n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
FRANK [, THOMPSON
HELD FOR APRIL Term
OF SUPERIOR COURT
Aftermath of Recent Protracted
Debauch at Waterville-
Mitchell King Sentenced for
Escaping from Jail-Augusta
Municipal Court Called upon
to Take Unusual Action

Judge Lancaster of the municipal
court was called upon Thursday after
noon to take action in two cases which
were a little out of the usual line or
municipal court proceedings and which
were the first of the kind to come be-
fore the Augusta court. Whether or
not any other municipal court in Ken
nebec county has been called upon to
take such action has not yet been as
certained.
The first of the cases was that of
Frank L. Thompson of Eustis, who had
been sent down from Waterville to
serve a 30-day sentence in Kennebec
Jail on the charge of wanton and lascivi-
Gus behavior and language. ard who
will be remembered as having for about
two weeks. beginning Jan. 6. it is al
legged, been engaged in a debauch at
Waterville 1t will also be remember
ed that a young woman named FredI
King. aged 25 years. who was alleged
to have been associated with Thompson
during that time, died.
Deputy sheriff H. r. McCausland
brought the man down to the court
room Thursday afternoon. and on being
arraigned before the court on the charge
of adultery probable cause was found
to hold Thompson in the sum of $500
for appearance at the April term of the
superior court. after which he was TAX
en- back to Jail
The other case was that of Mitchell
King of Eath, who was also brought
down from Jail by the deputy sheriff.
King was sentenced Sept. 9, 1916, to
six months in Jail for stealing a BIZ
cycle and had but little more time to
serve when on Jan. Is he took French
leave while out working around the
court house. His liberty was short-liv-
ed, however, for on Jan. % he was re-
turned to the jail The result of his
appearance in court yesterday afternoon
was that he was given a sentence of 90
days in jail.