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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

various nations and groups of peo-
pies We are accustomed to think of
the United States as a new nation, but
it is a fact that our government has
existed without material change in
form for a longer time than that OF
any other great country of the world.
The influence of this nation among
the people of the earth has been
enormous, for It was thru that infu-
ence that France decided to try the
democratic form of government. 1t
was thus that we discharged a great
part of our Revolutionary debt to that
nation. The democracy of the United
States had its foundation in the Eng
lish ideal of the rights of men. Our
idea was the rights of Englishmen ex-
tended to become the rights of men.
The thing that was new in American
democracy was the idea that identi-
fies citizenship with the state. Amer
lea projected that thought upon the
one. have begun to adopt it. and
where it already existed. it has been
extended thru our influence.
German Rule Opposite.
along with that ideal in the free
world, has developed the opposite idea
of an absolute autocracy, where the
state consists of the king, the clergy
and the mobiles, and that ideal has
found its most extreme development
in Germany. Both systems have been
carried out with perfect consistency.
The PrusSian system does not even
recognize the United States as ma
ton. and their provision for retain
ing the loyalty of their immigrants to
this country, to the Fatherland, while
allowing them local patriotism in this
country, is the foundation stone OF
their propaganda for retaining the
fealty in a national way, of their sub
ljects in other lands. To our mind,
man who becomes a citizen of our
country and remains pledged to serve
another nation is scoundrel."
Compares Two Countries
Dean Mathews continued to show
the opposite methods of dealing with
other nations as exemplified by the
two opposing ideals of government.
The United States, wherever 1T has
acquired territory from other nations,
has paid for it. I'VE paid Mexico fif-
| teen million dollars for land acquired
| in the Mexican war; we paid Spain
| twenty millions for the Philippines;
we RENTED war indemnity to China,
| boxer troubles. Thus, when we have
cases we have paid the indemnity, in
stead of wrestling it from the van
| pushed country"
The speaker went on to show that
one of the greatest things at issue in
| this war is the rights of the small ma
lions, as we'll as the very existence of
democracy.
| At the close of the address the au-
dience sang the Washburn Song. A
piano number on the program was
| given by Miss Rebecca Adams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
ELECTION DAY
Members OF Typographical Union
Voting Everywhere Today.

In every city today there is being
International Typographical union. ac-
cording to the designation in the by
laws providing for the fourth Wednes-
day in May.
The election covers both interna-
tional and local offices.
The following, which is known as
the administration ticket, is being
more generally voted in Topeka:
For president, Marsden G. Scott, New
For vice president, Walter W. Barrett,
Chicago.
For secretary-treasurer, J. w. Hays,
For board of auditors. Philip johnson,
San Francisco.
Hayes, Cleveland; T. w. Mccullough, ON
aha: William Young. Philadelphia; T. C.
(Spadge) Parsons, Washington, D. c.
colin A. Knock. Boston: Michael Powell,
Ottawa; Can; George ?, NICHOLS Balti-
For agent Union Printers home, Joe NJ.
johnson, Washington. D. c.
For delegate to Trades and Labor Con-
gress of Canada, Samuel Hadden, Toronto.
Local Officers.
The polling place in this city, as
heretofore, is at the city auditorium.
polls open from p. m. to p. m
There are 16S votes eligible. 1t is
expected that about 140 votes will be
cast. There is no contest except for
delegate to the International Typo
graphical convention. which will meet
at Scranton, Pa, August IL, 1918. The
two candidate. for delegate are Otto
L. Rain and "A. D. Bauer. Both will
be elected, the union, however, pays
the expenses to the convention of only
one. If the other goes it is at his
own expense.
The following is the complete local
ticket for officers for Topeka Typo
graphical union No. 121:
For president, George Holmgren.
For vice president, W. 7. Luce.
For recording secretary, Franklin
Phinney.
For treasurer, Franklin Barnes.
For financial and corresponding secre-
tary. W. NJ. Amos.
For sergeant-at-arms. l. N. Grandon.
For delegate to International Typo
graphical union 1.-TWO to elect, Otto L.
Rahn, A. d. Bauer.
For alternate to International Typo
graphical union 1.-TWO to elect, s. ID. Col
vim. Franklin Barnes.
For doorkeeper, Il. A. Wagner.
For auditing committee (three to elect.
o. o. Bruce. Paul Murray, F. NJ. Shelton.
For executive committee (three to elect
w. c. Gillies, Leo Won Langen, T. B. Gar
rett
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
HE'S A BROKEN MAN
Raymond Cottle Returns to Topeka
Following Death of Wife and Child.

Raymond Cottle, husband of Mrs
Nellie Cottle, who shot and killed her
11-year-old daughter. Joyce. and then
shot and killed herself at their apart
ments at 1907 Tyler street, Tuesday
morning, is the picture of a broken
man today Cottle stands more than
six feet in height and was the picture
of a vigorous man. Upon his arrival
in Topeka from Paola, where he was
located. Cottle's shoulders dropped,
his face was haggard and he was
hardly recogniza BILE to friends.
Cottle called on Sheriff Hugh Lar
inner today for his wife's rings and
other personal effects gathered by
Larimer the night of the tragedy. On
the day a restraining order was served
on Cottle by Larimer and he was taken
from the home, Larimer noted the
strange appearance of his wife and
asked Cottle if she were we'll balanced.
Larimer spoke of that this morning to
Cottle.
Yes" said Cottle, land the little
girl told me two or three times lately
that mamma didn't act just right I
don't know what to think or say
about it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
FEAR TO STEP OUT
German Navy Proposes To Stay
Where 1t Is.
Would Be Useless Suicide, Says
German Admiral.

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
London, May 11.-"Suicide," is the
word used by the German naval au-
thorities to describe what it would
mean for the kaiser's navy to attempt
to interfere with the transport of al
lied troops and munitions across the
English channel
According to German papers, con-
siderable irritation has been caused
in Germany by the rapidity with
which England has been throwing
men into France, and criticism has
been directed at the admiralty In
a vigorous defense Rear Admiral
Karl Hollweg points out that the
German navy is subject to certain
geographical limitations.
useless Suicide"
"A voluntary attempt to remove
these limitations" he argues, would
signify a heroic but useless suicide
for the German fleet. The distance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Ida DRYER. age sc. died Tuesday
afternoon at 23i North Chandler street
The funeral will be held at 8 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon at Shellabarger's
chapel. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
MRS. ANN MILLER. who died at
Omaha. Neb:. will be buried in Watson
cemetery Friday afternoon. The funeral
service will be held at 2: 30 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the Seventh Day Adventist
church. Fifth and Western avenue
A. c. STRAILY, age 46. died this morn
ing at O'Clock at his home. rural route
No. Is Funeral announcements will be
made later.
t MRS. RAYMOND COTTLE AND JOYCE
COTTLE. who died Tuesday morning, will
be buried in Decatur. Ill. The bodies
were shipped this afternoon.
VIRGINIA LOUISE QTELL. the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon L. Quell,
| of 124T Tyler street. died Tuesday at a
| local hospital. Burial in Topeka cemetery.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s27.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
A STRIKE SPREADS
General Walkout in Winnipeg Grip
pies Entire City's Business.

Winnipeg. Man. May 22.-Business
activity here was seriously crippled to-
day by a general strike of union men
in sympathy with telephone girls and
civic employees who quit work several
week ago. Fire department employees
are on strike, leaving the city vfrtu-
ally without protection against con-
flagration.
Street car traffic has been suspend
ed. Every railway shop here is
closed. A walk out of $4,000 steam
and street railway workers was fol-
lowed by a call to 5000 more union
men in various trades to stop work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
is KERENSKY COMING?
Washington Has Nothing To Verify
Reports of Visit to America.

Washington, May 22.-Investigation
by the state department has failed to
verify reports that Alexan der Ker-
ensky, the former premier of Russia.
has arrived here or is on his way to
the United States.
No record, it was said today. could
be found of Kerensky leaving Russia
and officials are inclined to doubt the
reports.
At the Russian embassy. 1t was said
today, nothing was known of Kerens-
ky's movements and that he was not
expected here by embassy officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
ASKS new RAIL HEADS
McAdoO Requests Recommendation
for Federal Directors

Washington, May 22.-Regional di-
rectors of the railroad administration
were instructed today by Director
General McAdoo to recommend i'm
mediately federal directors for every
railroad, to be responsible only to
the railroad administration, to replace
railway presidents as chief operating
officers. Pending these appointments
the present managing staffs will con-
tinue in control
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
Huns Hold Dufcl,

London. May 22.-The German gov
eminent has refused a safe conduct to
Dutch shipping thru the safety zone
and seized the steamship Megrez,
which Holland chartered to fetch a
cargo of wood from Sweden The
seizure was a direct challenge to Hol-
land and, it is added, the prohibition
of further sailings is the sequel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
TAFT AT ST. LOUIS
E1-President Will Help Red Cross
Drive in Speech Tomorrow.

st. Louis, May 22.-Altho official
figures still are lacking, Chairman
John L. johnson of the southwestern
division of the American Red Cross de-
clared today that this diviSion had sub
scribed it's full quota to the war fund.
Local interest centers in the visit here
tomorrow of former President Taft,
who will speak in behalf of the Red
Cross
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

Wall St. New York May 22-STOCKS+
most urgent in the last hour. many spe-
cialties also concelling their gains. The
closing was heavy. Liberty 3E.s sold at
9S &c to o. first As at o. IS to 9a0o SECOND
As at 94.76 to 80 and AS at 9T.50 to 97.74
Such strength as was shown by today's
stock market ceutered mainly In specula-
tive issues. leaders rejecting further pres
sure. Sales approximated $4,000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

New York. May 2-MONEY-Mercantile
paper. : and months. g: sterling go day
banls. az commepesi 90 Tay dh Bins pi,ls 1S On
demand 4.75.45: cables. 4.76 ZIG Francs.
demand 5T1H; cables 69N. Bar silver
a9h Mexican dollars. re Government
bonds. irregular: railroad bonds easy
Tine loans. steady: GO days and 90 days.
5A az: months. per cent bid.
= Call money. firm; high. 6: low. Az; rul-
ing rate, 5: closing bid AZ offered at 5;
last loan, 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
NEW INTEREST RECORD
Revenue From Funds in Banks Dur.
ing April Was $6,693.O7.

Interest receipts by the state for
April broke all former records, ac-
cording to report today by Fred W.
Knapp, state auditor. The revenues
from. funds in Kansas banks during
the month amounted to $6.693.07.
The money was paid to the state as
interest on daily balances under con-
tracts made last fall. 1t was the larg-
est interest collection ever made by the
state for a single month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
TO QUIT SUB BASES
Ostend and Zccbruggc Too Hot fo


Germans. Is Report.
Berne, May 22.-German naval au-
thorit.es are preparing to abandon
Zeebrugge and Ostend as U-boat
bases, because of the recent blockades
effected by British naval forces ana
the constant harassing by British
bombing planes, according to informa-
ton received from Berlin today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
Capt. L. d. Dobbs Is Dead.

d. Dobbs, of Leavenworth, civil war
veteran, died of heart failure here
Monday evening, the day before the
thirty encampment was to
begin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
Falls 3. Stories to Death.

New York. May 22-Frederick
Nickels. 20. of Brooklyn. was instant
ly killed in :. 32-story plunge down an
elevator shaft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

woman or girl for house
keeper, family of two. Call 4493 Whita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

New York, May 22.-COTTON-Spot
quiet; Iniddling. 25.I0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

Insure with Stephenson & Webb
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

The address by Dean Mathews, who
is a celebrated speaker and writer and
educator, now engaged in govern
mental work. was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the audience. He spoke on
the subject of American Ideals of
Democracy. Humanity he said,
has. not progressed as an entity, but
by means of contributions from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

Ruth Alma Rooster
Charles Daniel Logan
Amy Frances Ma
caulay
Audrie Marie Myers
Helen Neese
Lorena Palmateer
Florence Frances
Peters
Rosa Martha Porsch
Albert Jabez Reed
Violet Marie Schlegel
Gwendolen Shakeshaft
Alice Albertine Smith
Amy A. Swenson
Edith Frances Troxell
Cha rles Duane Van
Horn
Helen II. Welty
Gracia Pope Wood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-22

Lords Flowers Satisfy Tel s2z.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
ICE STILL HENtCtS
NORFOLK NAVIGATION;
FUEL OUTLOOK BETTER
Steamship Limes Hope 10 Renew sched-
uIe T0any---Fjre Area Again
opened for rraInc.

Especial to The Richmond Vtrginian.
Norfolk. Va. Jan. although the
temperature has reached an almost
seasonable figure the mercury stilI
hovers below freezing in Norfolk and
ice conditions In the rivers and bay com
tinue acute. Little waterborne .traf-
nc was possible today. although sew
eral regular lines attempted to resume
schedule, Including the Old Dominion
sailing for New York. Ferries In the
Elizabeth and Ha,npton Roads operated
irregularly. Bay inee to Washing ton
and Baltimore hoped to be able to re-
sumo schedule tomorrow. --s.
The coal famine has been partially
relieved by Fuel Administrator Hough
and Police Chief Klses, By the eontsnu-
alton of deliveries of small quantities
by means OF Communicated public We
sIicles rnd city carts. Arrangements
have been made for the continuation Of
coal deliveries throughout Sunday until
all have at least small supply of fuel
The Washington fuel administration
today promised 10 at once divert sufsi-
cient coal 10 the Nirginia-Tid ter
section O supply Norfolk, Portsm outh.
Newport News and Hampton Admin
istrator Hough Is confident another for
ty-efght hours will see the situation
well I'm hand.
Tonight for the fret time since Tues
days Ere. CRANKY street WAS opened
for trafie through the fire area, dan
gerous walls: having been removed,
Navigators report operations of ships
in the bay and roads as hazardous.
owing to the presence OF heavy Ice
foes swept about by the tide. All OF
the estusFies Of the Elizabeth river are
frozen over, boatman coming and going
to their q aft over she Ice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

lac to the business woman is the one
la penmanship to be he'd tuesday aad
Thursday or each week lIofn S.3V to
V:3V. beginning January s. >, NJ rat-
SG1. OF the iona Marsnaii night h,gh
sG buoI, Wa teach this CLASS. eaInan-
SNIP - one OF The mosL important OF
the commercial SUBJECTS. ''Njata writ
IHg is IL s0clai grace, an accom- bI.sh~
meEt, cDIfanerl4al asset, and coma
pument 10 lts eCiptent. 1uod wrstinS
~ acquired otits through earnest and
constant pracSiCei IL may be perfect
I'd On a short time by practice with a
definite object In view" abe LoCkcr
method OF writing, muscular move
ElSnt. VIII be taught
Usher ctaH SIS OK WAL interest 10 the
Lirls and woHen o. the city are, AG-
to4nobAe nec names IN the day 'and
10 the evening, French for beg .uners
and Ior the advanced students, span
ssh, GresSulakIng, sewing and mlm-
nsry: Eed cross courses, nrst aud to
the injured, elementary hygiene, diete-
tics In the morning, afternoon and
e. eninE, and surgical dressings, con-
srrNALson cookery, Literary CuoHery
and young girIs cookery on Saturday
mornings.
cards announcing these classes are
ready for distribution and can he OBJ
tanned from the Y. w. C.. A. educa-
tIunal secretary, Randolph $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

In its desire 10 be OF practical ser
wee 70 the women of the city, the
Young WOmen'8 Christian association
has arranged for course in business
law during the winter terEr
The work in this course will te
a. practical as possible. tbs purpose
being not to furnish q technical treat
rqent OF the law. but to familtarlze
tine student with the legal principles
involved In tho transaction Of daily
business lie. Special emphasis Will
be laid upon the subjects OF contracts.
Insurance bills. notes and checks aad
the relations If principal and agent.
master and servant. ana landlord and
tenant The course VIII also include
ii brief treatment or the new federal
laws providing for wer risk insur-
arce, allotnenta. and family allow
ances and compensation FOR death or
6 lisa htiitv Of those bEage6 In the milf
tary service Of the United States.
E, Glasses VIII be held On Monday and
Friday Of each week from 4t3G tn $50.
beginning Monday. January 2. and
covering period Of twelve weeks
The Instructor is ]. 2. puyaI, we'll
known lawyer and teacher OF law.
An additional class of practical val
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
FUEL SITUATION
CONTINUED From First Page J

assistance. found his mission fruit
less.
This evening there were l42 steam
ers In New York harhor awaiting coal
before they can leave, IL was estt-
mated that SEQ transatlantic vessels
are held up In half dozen ports as
the result Of either lack OF coal or
The formation Of tee fields.
Deputy General Director OF Rail-
roads Smith, in charge of the eastern
district and the Atlantic seahoard.
learned that no fewer than 1850
carloads OF supplies consigned TO the
allied armies in France and England
are now lying In or near the ports
OF New York Boston. Philadelphia,
baltimore. Norfolk and Newport
News awaiting discharge, Mr.. Smith
waH compelled by this situation to
q bandon his efforts TO aid In relieving
the local fuel situation.
The warmer weather now prevail
ing. IL is hoped. win permit the re
Lease OF the delayed vessels and a
consequent unloading OF the cars.
Two or three fragrant violations ot
the iightiess rule have raised the ire
of Fuel Administrator Schiy. who an
uouncsd tonight that he. personally.
win supervise the cutting of OF the
Lights and also fuel of those places
II the practice is persisted Ia tomor-
row night.
Tonight was light night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
npm 5 per cent of withG VA capl-

mum per cent OF withc 4wn capt.
tai
The estimated revenue says
Senator Smoot. 80 be 1ervivea from
this tax will be Sl.3Jt,Q50, 600 ~hased
on war proht of s3596,0o0.o 0o for
the year 1911"
The amount TO be raised under
each bracket Is;
FIRST 10 per cent. SIS. 100000;
second, ] ~ per cent. $56, ESQ goo;
third. Is per cent. 500. 000. 900;
fourth. go per cent. 342.000o00; hfth.
IS per cent, $4750Q, coo; sixth. 30 per
cent. t45,o0O. 200; seventh, so per
cent $500 900; eighth. so, per cent.
$62.' 100000; ninth. 80 per cent, $50
900 600; tenth. 10 per cent. $52,50V,-
O00; eleventh. so per cent, ss91,606,-
coo; total - .85f 100000. This Is an
increase Of revenue over the present
excess profits tax Of $l25. 600 900 says
Senator Snoat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
h'lC0) CU9T'|lS
CONTINUED from First Pagel

syivanfa road there were on Thursday
lois loads and 265 empttes OF which
sixteen loads were for Washington
Moved South ia loads ana fourteen
empties. Had twenty-four trains ready
with no locomotives available: ffty-
eight cars of government automobiles
in yard. thirty OF which are in open
top cars and l2o cars of automobiles
at Gienroek. all of which have been
held for more than sixty days The
Pennsylvania railroad has a toll of
1856 cars for the American Shiphuild-
ing company. Hog Island, SCI OF them
in Pennsy lvania terminal. AIS ears now
at Hog Island. These cars are not
being uuloaded.
The commissioner reported that the
general situation on the Pennsylvania
lines indicated serious congestion at
Pittsburg and the East. The movement
OF the Baltimore and Ohio from Bal
Aimnre was about : per cent OF. the
normal. ~.
At Newport News the Chesapeake q
ohio wax far below normal on account
a shortage of f40 isborers at the docks
The Midland division of the New Haven
at Boston was sf9 cars below normal
At Maybrapk there were 2.os2 ears on
hand and only ninety-six moved In the
day. The waterbury and Hartford
brancls was badly congested by short
age ofacrews and power. Eghty-two
passenger trains will be discontinued
tomorrow. u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06
Modi6ed unk STATION closes.

The last Of Richmond three modi-
fled milk stations has been forced to
Close. The station at 10 west Clay
Street had b. discontinue because Of
tack of funds. Untn recently the milk
put W ~ a nurse in charge Was given
oul to mothers, free for those who
needed IT, and at q small cost Of ten
cents per day for those who could pay.
Both colored and white babies were
served.
According 20 Or. Karp, The physician
la charge. the station could continue
until May, If $500 were availa BILE. He
says that the winter period Is a. criti~
cat a time, from the standpoint Of In
FAINT mortality as the summer period,
These stations have been supported by
gifts from individuals and organiza-
lions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

had befriended his brother, but had
only received i'll treatment in return
for his help.
The accused physician has been
greatly encouraged in his fight for life
by the arrival of his daughter, Mrs
Curry AFFORD. OF Wheatland, Nebras-
ka, who reached Goochland Court
house yesterday. The daughter or
the prisoner is young ard quite pretty.
she is expected to take the witness
stHnd Monday according to the prep
arations made by the doctors coan-
sel, and 1t is anticipated that her tes-
tifnony will have an important bear
inss upon the case.
Attorneys for both the prosecution
and defense do not think that the case
can be given to the jury before We'd
resday evening The cross-examina-
tion of DIR. Chamberlin probably will
be resumed Monday morning and
doubtless will continue for the best
part Of the morning session. Several
Urher defense witnesses must be heard
bef0rs Anal summing up. and arsu-l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-06

nlent of counsel Is begun. aur4..ss Il
DR. Chamberlin was in IN optimis-
tic mood when newspaper men visit
ed his cell during the midday recess.
lie laughed with his visitors concern
Ing humorous features of the court
proceedings asd readily discussed the
many angles OF the case.
4 had nothing to do with the Rur-
der of Albert" declared the prisoner
who intimated that he expected 10
later disclose information which would
have a material bearing upon the
murder of Judge Chamberlln, though
he would give no idea As TO the pur-
port OF the statements he expected to
make.