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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
HOUSE IN WASHINGTON
Presidents Chief Adviser to Attend
Historic Dinner.

Washington. April 26.-Col. f. NJ.
House came to Washington today and
will be among those present at the
White House dinner for French COM
missioners tonight. He had luncheon
with the president this noon.
Secretary of War Baker with Chief
of Staff General Scott returned the
French commissions greetings this
afternoon in a formal call upon Mar
shall Joffre; while Secretary Daniels
with Admiral Benson, chief of naval
operations, called on French Admiral
Chocheprat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
ISLE HOME FOR KINGS
Sinclair Suggests Catalina for Europe
"Dcthroned Rulers

Pasadena, Calf, April 2e.-Upton
Sinclair. Socialist and author. has
written A. F. Kerensky. Socialist min
lister of justice at Petrograd, sug-
costing that the car and his family
be entrusted to the American repub-
lie for permanent safelSeeping.
Catalina island. off Los Angeles
could be made into an island for
kings. to be used by rulers adbicating
or dethroned during and after the
war" Sinclair writes. The island
has salubrious climate and is popu-
lated by sheep, the proper subjects for
autocracy."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
THREATENS EMBASSY
Ambassador in Russia Gives
Detailed Explanation.

Washington, April 26.-Threatened
attacks on the American embassy at
Petrograd were described in detailed
reports from Ambassador Francis to
the state department today under date
of April "a.
The ambassa dor stated he reported
the incident. which he considered in
significant. in order to allay fear that
sensational reports may have created
the impression that order is not in
force in Petrograd. He said quiet
prevails and life and property are safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
NO BORDER MUNITIONS
Railroad Ordered Not to Forward
Them Except on Govt Order.

Galveston. April 26.-Agents of the
Southern Pacific lines have been given
instructions to refuse acceptance of
shipments of war munitions of any
character for Mexican border destin-
atoms except on government bills of
lading.
the executive officers of the company
in compliance with a request from
Mai. Gen. John J. Pershing. comman-
der of the southern department at
Fort Sam Houston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
LEND P. O. SAVINGS
Make 100 Million Fund Available for
Farm Loans.

Washington, April 26.-To aid the
farmers of the nation in meeting the
food situation. the government today
took steps to throw resources approx
imating S10o,O00.000 into the breach.
The action was announced by the
treasury department that all postal
savings deposits will be made imme-
diately available for loans to farmers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
FOR GERMAN REPUBLIC
Organize Propaganda in Bernie Under
Former Berlin Editor.

washington, April 26.-Official dis
patches from Berne to the state de-
partmeut announce the appointment
there of a committee organized for
purpose in favor of the
establishment of a republican form
of government in Germany. The
commission is headed by DR.. Reese
Meyer, former editor of the Morgen
Post of Berlin. Fstablish.~ent of a
newspaper to aid the committee is
am oUnced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
Bernhardt Much Better.

New York. April 26.-The physi-
clans attending Sarah Bernhard ap-
parentIy recovering from an operation
performed last week because of an i'm
fected kidney. said today her i'm
provement was so marked that they
would reduce the mum Der of consulta-
tions each day from three to two. A
bulletin issued this morning said the
actress had been making a steady,
slow progress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
JOHN D. OFFERS ACRES
To Permit Poor to Grow Potatoes on
Cleveland Estate.

Cleveland. O.. April 26.-Forest HILL
John D. Rockefeller's large Cleveland
estate. will feel the war pillow. w. S.
Mitchell. one of Rockefeller's secre-
taries offered use of the oil kings
place to the Cleveland Chamber of
Commerce, it was announced today
Rockefeller's offer to donate outly-
ing acres of his summer home to the
war garden movement is to aid desti-
tute persons here. it was said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
BEAT UP PRIMA DONNA
Grand Opera Soprano Sues Russian
Tenor for S25. 900 Damages.

New York, April EFT hurt Mile
Elviria Amazar. grand opera soprano
$4,000 worth to have her face punch
ed by George Baklanoff. Russian
tenor. according to her suit on file here
today.
She alleges Baklanoff pounded her
eyes nose and mouth while they were
enroute from San Francisco to Port
land, Ore, last month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
CALLS EXTRA SESSION.
New Mexico Legislature to Prepare
War Program.

Sa&ta Fe, n. NJ, April 26.-Gover-
nor w. E. Lindsay today issued a call
for an extra session of the New Mex
leo legislature to convene at noon
Tuesday, May first The purpose of
the extra session is to provide for
New Mexico defense and to assist the
L. S in the prosecution of the war
provide for and regulate the produc
ton. conservation. distribution and
marketing of foods"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
NO DESIGN ON RUSSIA
Vienna Report Says Austria Desires NJ
Russian Territory.

Amsterdam. April ga declare
ton that the Austro-Hungarian gov
eminent does not aspire to the con-
quest of Russian territory is made By
the semi-official Fremdenblat OF
Vienna.
has absolutely no aggressive plans
against Russia and does not intend 10
extend its territory at Russia's ex-
pense' the paper says.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
CALL MORE RESERVES
Germany Drafts Wrokmen and Puts
Women in Their Places.

Amsterdam. April ga Berlin Of
fetal announcement received here
saws that the German war office has
ordered great number of exempts to
be drafted for field service. They win
be replaced in the war Industries by
women and those liable for the nation-
al auxiliary service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
GUARDS CAPTURE HOLDUP
lie Fired on Clerk and Rushed From
Store Into Pair of Infantrymen.

Chicago, April "a man giving
the name of John McWilliams mad
vertently got mixed up in the war
when he held up downtown nat
store last night.
After firing two shots at a clerk
who refused to turn over the contents
of the cash register. he dashed from
the store lust as George Miller and
Carl Holm, privates in the First IL
linois infantry, were passing. Ten
seconds later, McWilliams was listed
as captured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

Rainfall IN Topeka measured II Of
an inch at ? o'clock this afternoon
and he precipitation from all indi-
cations was general rain all over
Kansas, and will probably continue to
fall all night. The wind was blowing
this afternoon. The average temper
allure for the day was Il degrees be-
low normal, nearly reaching normal
February weather.
A complete change in the weather
program was predicted for Topeka this
morning by $. D. Flora, local meteoroi-
ogist. After the sunshine and warm
lContinned on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
NEW BERLIN STRIKE
Washington Informed 100000 Out on
Peace Strike.

Washington, April 26.-Reports to
the state department thru official
channels tell of a strike of 100000
laborers in Berlin. While the name of
the official giving the information is
withheld the department says, the in
cident shows the growth of desire for
peace on the part of the workmen
1t is reported that bread rations
were reduced from approximately so
to so ounces per week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
Kansan ON New Hob.

Chicago, April 26.-Robert c. Earle,
Independence, Kan. appointed assist
ant radio inspector in this di ct, ar
rived mere today. He will assist Cap
tain J. c. Dillon, officer in charge of
this station
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
FLOUR UP 80 CENTS
Big Advance in Price Follows Upturn
OF Cash Wheat.

The retail price of flour registered
an increase of 80 cents a hundred
pounds in Topeka late Wednesday af-
ternoon. This was caused by a SIM
liar increase in jobbing prices
Forty eight-pound sacks of flour are
selling for $3.50 today. The advance
followed the inflated price of whea-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
PASTOR, go, DIES; ONE OF
OLDEST M. E. MINISTERS

St. Louis, April 26.-The Rev. DIR.
Thomas H. Hagerty, city chaplain
and one of the oldest Methodist
Episcopal ministers in sthe world.
died here last night He was 80
years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
NORWAY MINISTER OUT
Member Resigns Because
Govt Won't Muzzle Press.

London. April "a Christiania dis
patch says the Norwegian minister of
Justice has resigned owing to the re-
lection of the government bill curtaii-
ing the freedom of the press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
Kan. National Guards May Be
Used at Training Camp.
No Definite Orders, However,
Have Been Received.

Kansas National Guard units may be
sent to Fort Riley during the officers
training camp, according to reports to-
day in military circles Battery A of
Topeka will probably be the first unit
called. If measures now before con-
gress should be passed within the next
few days, all Kansas troops will prob
ably be called Immediately to mobili-
zation-
No definite statement mas come
from the office of Charles l. Martin.
adjutant general, concerning the mo-
bilization of Kansas troops. 1t was ad-
mitted, however. that guard units
might be called by the federal depart
ments during the holding of training
schools for officers at Fort Riley. Bat
terry A. it is believed, would be among
the first troops called to government
service.
All to Fort Riley.
Congress is now considering mea-
sures which would virtually provide
for the immediate assembling of all
national guards not previously called
to federal service. Kansas Guards
men, because of their previous excel
lent showings would doubtless be
among the first troops ordered to
mobilization camps. Passage of the
measures now before congress would
doubtless mean that the 1000 guards
men would be encamped at Fort Riley
during the holding of the training
camp for officers.
mo action has been taken looking
for the mobilization of the Kansas
guards" said General Martin, ''altho
they might be called Immediately fol-
lowing passing of legislation pending
in congress.
No Plans Announced.
If plans have been worked out for
mobilization of Battery A, no orders
have been issued and the matter is
not known in this department. Should
plans be worked out to assemble the
battery at Fort Riley during the
training school, orders would prob
ably be issued later
Several weeks ago orders were sent
to officers of all guard units instruct
ing them to be ready for immediate
call to mobilization camps. Should
an order be issued by the federal gov
errment, it is believed the various
units would be ready to entrain in
forty-eight hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26
RAIN GENERAL TODAY
Precipitation % of an Inch in Topeka
at O'Clock.

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, 1917-04-26

Toledo, o., April 26.-St Paul-To-
ledo game postponed; rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

CONTINUED on Page TwoJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

GERMANY must be chuckling at
Uncle Sans contemplation of the
volunteer system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-26

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Showers tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight; cooler in west.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02

Gerard. After month all the men of the rank of officers. including the four Americans. were transferred to Karlsruhe and the others to Dulmen The journey to Karlruhe required fif- ty-two hours. On the way from Neus- telitz they were switched about for eighteen hours in the Yarrowdale at a time when Ambassador Gerard whose imperative instructions were to ascertain whether there was Ameri- cans among the Yarrowdale prisoners In persistent and pugnacious fashion bombarding the dilatory foreign ofi- cers with daily news of inquiry. They were almost starving when they ar- rived at Karlsruhe. There they found that the insufficient rations of neustel- ttz were succeeded by a steadily di- minishing diet. which during the last fortnight of their stay consisted, they say, only of plate of thin soup. a pound of bread and half a pound of potatoes daily. Dr. Snyder says he lost thirty pounds and the others about as much. They were allowed monthly pay of 60 marks, from which 54 was deducted for rations, leaving six marks to pay for coffee, tea and tobacco. What extra money they had melted away in purchases of fish and other articles to supplement thei, rations. Accordingly they were all ou of funds when they were notified O. their release on February 27.
 Notwithstanding their unhappy rec ollections of Karlsruhe, the Ameri cans praised the camp commander Major Schonenbeck, and his assistant Lieutenant Won Friesen, who di, everything in their power to lighter the lot of the prisoners.
 At the border every scrap of paper including passports, was taken iron them. Dr. Davis and MT. McKim sai, that on the Georgie with them wer hfty-seven American horsemen an, two f1remen.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02
Cih Hens

The water commissioners will meet tonight to prepare their estimates for the coming year.
 Joseph G. Woods, administrator of the estate of the late Patrick Fitzsim- mons of Springfield, Ohio, has sold property owned by the estate in this city to John Fftzsimmons.
 Herbert Knox Smith has been ap- proved as .executor of the estate of the late Susan Gallagher.
 The Friendly club will hold an im- portant meeting this evening which every member is urged to attend.
 Francis Nulty. 1 years old. of Milk street. suffered a broken wrist last evening when he fell from the roof of the barn at his homo.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02
SENATE BRUSHES
 LOBBYISTS BILL
Legislative Agents Not Required
 to Register in Hartford

Hartford, March 2.-Lack of a quorum in the house today made it impossible to proceed with any meas ures. Only 113 members were in their seats and business was mostly con- fined to receiving committee reports. the greater part being unfavorable bills
 In the senate, however, the twenty three members either listened to or took part in debate over rejection of q bill to compel legislative agents to register. Sen. Bartlett said that no one appeared before the judiciary committee for this but Senator Hem- enway said he did and with him suf- fragist, so the Bridgeport senator changed his remarks.
 Senator Klett said that while he held that some parts of the bill had merit he agreed with the committee in it's report. Senator Whitney said that such bill would prevent lobby ing for and a fight over New Haven judgeships, of which the state Is tired. He said many senators did not dare commit themselves on these judge- ships until their own application for 9 local judge had been placed.
 Senator ,Doughan pointed out that even Col. Ullman had swung around to the idea that appointment of minor court judges by the governor was a good thing.
 Defeated On Rollcall.
 Senator O'Sullivan wanted a roll- call vote and the bill was rejected l5 to 6. a$
 A bill was favorably reported which aims to permit any person who has served a minimum sentence in state prison to go on parole by vote of a majn9ity of the board of pardons.
 A4ong bills rejected were those which would have increased salaries of judges of common pleas courts; have restricted the use of firearms to persons over 16; would have pro- vided probation officers and deputies in all large cities.
 In the house the number of bills unfavorably reported was large. Among them were these: Providing penalty for false statements in ad- vertisements; for use of militia in times of labor troubles; providing for a display of the flag over polling places on election day; to establish a legislative counsel bureau; to pro- hibit the third degree on criminals; to abolish common pleas courts in the district of Waterbury. The house adopted the bill provid- ing a closed season on skunks from March 31 to October II.
 The senate committee to investi-
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02
DURl| YARROWDALE
 PRISONERS FREED
epontinued From First Page).

64plc. Canadian transport, which
 hree men from shellfire. Dr.
 1I&y and .McKtm were on the White
 9epTgtcs the most import bag of the German raider.
 @he recital of the four Americans
 1nctdents concerning their. capture
 their experiences on board the 1der is one with which the Ameri- M. readers are familiar in the case
 the Appam. They were treated ltliy but courteously by the German tccrs. They were confined in tho >td during the chase of each suc- sSfyc prize, wondering anxiously hether the intended victim would ow fight and perhaps send the 1Gcr 10 the bottom
 Ench Of the three ships from which lcs Am orleans were taken were Fell and the crews was obliged to Ike to the boats in high sea- There hs no death toll except in the case
 tho Mount Temple, on which three French Canadians were killed. An liner was injured. his foot being Tangled so badly that it was ampu- kted on board the raider
 Expected Trea1ment As Neutrals. SSjAtlA N1AOy AOACA1C0 GoWAuCl11USuO6 he Americans did not know that they sould be treated other than as neu- rals
 In fact, even the British officers ho were captured signed parole pa- ess while on the raider. with the pderstanding that they would be
 0ed on board the first neutral
 khser encountered for trans-ship- 6nt ito home or neutral port. The tSpture Of the Yarrowdale with her rgO influenced the German com- RSlder to change his intention and Int the prisoners to . German port n that vessel. Aided by . heavy |6nrm. tho run to the entrance of the &aific was made undetected. Thence hey steamed to Swinemuende under 3erman convoy. After few days nt the prisoners were to the camp at Neustclitz where they were held for q month In The condition Of many of he Americans, including horse hand |ers from the Georgic, was dep1or- khlc. The horse handlers had been Transformed to work on the lower TecEs. which were half washed. in hare feet. clad in underclothing. They Entered the boats in this condition. :.l,ree Americans were without shoes !n the snow for almost . month be- sorc footwear was supplied. Others Enid have bean slittle~aetter off if Ilse captain Of the Yarrowd9le had sot distributed ali available clothing lclard. {
 UnaIlsc to Reach GerNfd.
 sepeaAod aHEempts were made to nat1sneat1 ssfkh Aamerican embassy.
 2 II s56f TT ofatoG .4esEsd ME.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02
GOING TO INAUGURATION.

Many New Britain people w1ll atrs tend the inauguration ceremonles n Washington next Monday, when Press ident Woodrow Wilson starts upon hie second term in the White Hoaages: Among those who will leave for thu Capitol city today and tomorrow aHeS o. o. Butler. J. Ward Mc1GaniiA Will liam J. Noble. Ernest N.s Humphreys. William H. Hall, Daniel M. Collins. Henry Myer. John c O'Brien, John B. Smith and John J. Daly.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02

All England is ringing with ths praises of General Frederick Stanley Maude, whoS recaptured from the Turks the Mesopotamian town of Kut- el-Amara, on the Tgris, the sceno of General Townshend's surrender on April 2S, 1916, with 5000 men. The present movement of the British against the Turks began Dec. IS. General Maude saw active service be fore the present war in the Soudan and South Africa.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02

gate the charge of Senator o'9alll-
 van that state paper was used for n.
 publican state committee campaign documents will meet this afternoon. first having . dinner during which it's plan of procedure will be decided.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02
HEARINGS ON ESTIMATES

Board of Finance and Taxation Ar
 ranges Schedule of Meetings to Pre-
 pare Budaet-First Session Monday.
 Following is Q schedule of hearings before the board of finance and taxa tion on tho city budget for 1917-191S at the mayors onlce:
 Monday, March 5. 8 p. m.. school department: S:3o p. m., health de- partment: 3 ?. m. New Britain Insti- tute.
 Wednesday,, March '. 8 p. m.. board of public works: p. m.. public amusement commission.
 Friday. March 3. 8 p. n,.. board of public safety: 3 p. nl., Police Pension Fund and F1remen's association.
 Monday. March IF, p. m.. chari- ties department; S:30 p. m.. City hall commission. Tuesday. March 13, s p. n.. Walnut Hill park commission: p. m.. water commissioners.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-02

Tho Kenilworth club Will have !;
 - this evenin9 mt which tn, e nartst Y; { 2 gtll ren
The day book., 1917-03-29
TELEGRAPH BRlEFs

London.-AustraIian govt has sold
AustraIa's output Of base metals for
decade to Great Britain.
London. - Germany warns RU-
mania that unless all Germans in
termed in Rumania are released Ger
many will seize more hostages in Oc-
cUpied districts.
Washington.-Rear Admiral Jas.
H. Oliver made governor Of Danish
West Indies, to be taken over by the
United States on. Saturday.
The day book., 1917-03-29

At same time the effectiveness Of
armed neutrality as illustrated by the
safe passage of armed American
merchantmen to England has Gre
ated strong impression here.
Not only did steamers escape at
tack, but there is absence Of usual
TeutOnic bombast that American
liners escaped only by accident"
Throughout last few days absence
Of Berlin criticism and bOastfulness
against United States government
has been commented upon.
PrepOnderance of official opinion,
however, is that president is through
with exercising patience toward Ger
many, is convinced that state Of war
exists between two nations as result
of the Teutonic aggression, will so
declare to congress and ask that eV-
cry means be taken to bring great
war to speedy and successful end.
The day book., 1917-03-29
U-BOATS OFF LONG ISLAND
READY FOR AN ATTACK.

New York, March 29.-The New
York Herald today declared it had
obtained authentic information that
two German war submarines Of a
late cruiser type are lying in Long
Island sound, apparently awaiting
orders for an attack on American
coastwise shipping or a bOmbard=-
ment of New York.
The submarines, the Herald says,
have been seen near MOntaUk Point.
The alleged Identification, the story
says, could not have been mistaken
because the submarines were near
the beach.
The day book., 1917-03-29

lin even hinted that Socialists are
demanding immediate institution OF
constitutional monarchy like Eng
land, claiming that Germany is the
only autOcratic government now left
alive, and in order to maintain the
friendship in future years of rest Of
worlds demOcracies she must
change her system.
Socialists demand for abandon
ment Of all plans of conquest by Ger
many are expected to receive support
from other quarters.
It was on March IA that the chan
ceIlOr made first concession to what
leaders must have observed was the
growing tide Of sentiment for great
er participation by German people in
MANAGEMENT of Germany. He then
declared important reforms would be
granted to this end-after the war.
Since that time the chancellor has
been reported as deciding that those
reforms ought to be made at once.