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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
FOR HIGHER FARES
War Labor Board Urges In-
crease for Street Car Co.'s.
Proposes Federal Commission
To Fix New Charges.

Washington, Aug. LIN awar ding
wage increases today to employees of
street railways in sixteen cities the
war labor board recommended to the
president legislation by congress to
create a federal agency to examine
into the financial condition OF the
street railway companies and .-rant
increases in fares wherever they may
be necessary to meet advanced costs
of operation.
Should this recommendation not be
carried out the board urged upon local
authorities the pressing" need for IN
creases in fares saying the public
should pay an adequate war compen-
sation for a service which cannot be
rendered except for war prices"
The credit of street railway COM
panies in floating bonds is gone, said
the boards announcement, while their
ability to borrow in short notes is al
most linited.
Wage Is Raised.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The rational
war labor board today awarded train
way city lines wages of from Al to IS
cents an hour effective July 1, and or
the Ipterurban lines At cents.
The board granted wage increases tc
street car workers in a number of 9TH
er cities.
The board announced that il has
recommended to the president thai
special legislation be enacted by con-
gress to enable some active agency OF
the federal government to consider
the financial condition of the stree
railways of the country and raiss
ia res in each case which requires it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
AGE LIMIT STILL OPEN
Baker Has Not Quits Completed His
Draft Extension Program.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Secretary
Baker told Chairman Dent, Of the
house military comSnittee at con-
ference. that he had not quite COM
pleted the draft extension program he
is to lay before congress, but would
put it into the hands of the military
committees of the two houses within
a day or two. Mr. Baker was not
ready to make public what the final
plan is to he either as to reducing the
draft age below 81 or extending 1t
beyond 81.
I'VE are in the war;" said Mr.. Dent,
land in order to win this war. which
we are going to do. I am willing on
the question of draft age to go either
up or down, or both, whenever the
necessity is shown to exist My per-
sonal preference is to go up first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
CITY is IN SORROW
Everywhere in Topeka There Is Grief
Over Death of Phil Billiard.

Everywhere in Topeka are heard
regrets regarding the death of To-
peka's fearless and beloved aviator,
Lieut., Phil Billiard. On the streets, in
the offices, in the public buildings and
in the homes the story is the same.
And mingling with the sorrow IN the
hearts of Topekans there is pride
the pNde that is reserved for a fellow
citizen who made the supreme sacri-
flee for his country and the cause OF
democracy.
A number of clubs and societies
have drafted resolutions expressing
their sympathy and voicing the sentf-
ment- of the city. The city commits
sioners at their meeting Tuesday
morning adopted the following resolu-
ton:
News of the death of Phil Billiard, which
occurred in the line of duty on July %,
1918. has come as great shock to the
people of Topeka and vicinity. The death
of this intrepid young aviator is payment
of one of the first installments of the price
| this nation is paying for human liberty.
As such it touches the heart of the
community who knew him best and lays
| the burden of great sorrow upon them
therefore be it
| Topeka, speaking officially for the city of
/ Topeka and unofficially for the hundreds
of citizens who knew Phil Billiard int.
| his death and extend our heartfelt sym
! patty to his father, the Hon J B. Billiard
/ and other members of the family. He died
| in the grandest cause for which humanity
! has yet fought, but his sacrifice shall not
be in vain: be 1t further
Resolved, That this resolution be spread
| upon the minutes of the proceedings of the
| commission, and that copy be presented
| to the Hon J. d. Billiard"
resolution adopted by the Shaw
nee county Democratic club, read, in
| part. as follows:
| I'VE know the depth of his patriotism
| the measure of his ability. the quality OF
| his courage. his love of fair play and hi:
| dislike of sham and oppression, and that
he was willing to risk all, even his life
! battling for the principles he believed In
| His personal friends in Topeka where
| he was born and where he lived until he
| went to France, loved him. His fellow
| HIM His companions in arms recognized
his ability and his many good qualitles
| His death was glorious and in his home
and in the halls of all the ASSOCIATIONS O.
forever attest the fact that he died thai
| the world might be safe and decent place
in which to live"
| Women in Resolutions.
1.-The same intrepid courage thai
was the keynote of his dashing youth.
reads part of the resolution adopted
| by the Women's Democratic club, IL
which ME is paid glowing tribute
| made possible his unusual service
and Loyalty to his country in a time
of need when few were as pre-
| pared as he to serve. In his glorious
| and Valorous death, we and the com
munity realize with his family a sense
| of infinite loss, and we desire to pay
tribute to him who was among tht
first to respond to his country's CALL
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Women in Resolutions.
STATE TEACHER PLANS
M'Edna Corbet In Rural Round Fable
Programs.

Plans are being made for the pro-
gram of the Kansas State Teachers
association meeting, which viii be
held in Topeka November 7. and 9.
Some of the round table programs are
already arranged. Miss NJ Edna Cor
bet. superintendent of Shawnee county
schools, is state chairman of the rural
board of education round table. Her
part of the program includes: An adj
dress by Mrs. Ethel NJ. Goodell, presi-
dent Shawnee County School Boards
association, on what the Rural
School Board Should Expect of the
Teacher" a speech by R. C. Walden,
Pottawatonie county superintendent,
on What the Teacher Should Expect
of the Board" an address by w. A.
Vickers. Franklin county superintend-
ent, on Adapting the Course of Study
to Local Community Needs" an ad-
dress by Miss Hattie E. Woods, for
mer superintendent for Anderson
county, on Public School Ideals;" ad-
dress by Harry L. Kent, director of
agricultural education for Kansas, on
The School, the Living Voice Of the
Government" speech by w. H. STAN
ley, Meriden editor, on 1.-THE Larger
Unit in School Finance and Control
and an address by Miss Mary Jansky,
Republic county superintendent. ON
Standardization of Schools"
Miss Pearl Cooper. chairman for In
termediate and grade teachers round
table, has arranged the following pro-
gram: Patriotism in Pictures" by
Albert T. Reid, well >known Topeka
artist; Music in Rural Schools" Miss
Eva Willard, music supervisor for
Shawnee county; Language in the In
termediate Grades Miss Alma T Nc
Aztec, Brown county superintendent t:
Suggestions in Drawing" Miss Mary
Bunker of Topeka, drawing supervis-
or of the city schools, and an address
On mathematics by Miss Hermione
van Iaer, who is teacher of mathe-
MATHS n, fba ToDaLzo a,,b1;. z.I,..Y-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
ARMY PROTECTS TWO
16-Year-Old Girl Valves Preliminary
Faces Belodt.

Gertrude Coffman, the 16-year- old
girl who was charged with stealing
clothes amounting to $22.75 in value
from the College Hill laundry and
whose confessions implicated several
Topeka men in a statutory crime a
few days ago. waived her preliminary
hearing when arraigned In the office
of the court of Topeka this morning
and was bound over to the district
court.
If she pleads guilty she will be SEN
fenced to the girls reformatory at Be-
lott, according to a statement made by
Hugh Fisher, county attorney, this
morning. Two of the men implicated
in the affair have enlisted in the serv-
ice of the government and the charges
against them have been dismissed. The
others will be tried in the near future,
it is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
.BACKACHE KILLS!

Don't make the fatal mistake of neg
Letting what may seem to be a "simpls
little bachaehe." There isn't any such
thing. 1t may be the first warning that
your Kidneys are not working properly.
and throwing off the poisons they
should. II this is the case. go after the
cause Of that backache and do II quickly.
or you may find yourself in the grip Of an
incurable disease.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules
will give almost immediate relief from kid
ney and bladder troubles. which may be
the unsupported cause Of general i'll health.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules are
imported direct from the laboratories I'm
Holland They are prepared In corrert
quantity and convenient form to take. and
are positively guaranteed 50 give prompf
relief, or your money will be refunded
Get them at any rug store. but be sure
take no other In boxes. three sizes-Ad-
vertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
TROOPS ON way
Americans VIII Soon Be in
VladivostOk.
Also English and Jap Forces
Are Going.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The great
program for allied aid for Russia is
definitely underway.
: Quietly without any official an
nouncement to date the United States,
Japan and England have dispatched
troops to Vladivostok and more will
arrive soon from colonial possessions
nearby.
] Japan has agreed to the American
plan for economic aid supported by a
force to protect the allied interests
while the program is being put into eff
feet. Official announcement of the
whole project awaits only final word
from Japan on several minor points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
LOCAL MENTION

An extension of the main line of the
city water pipes is being laid this week
in Highland Park by the Highland
Park Water company. John s. Har-
rington is experimenting the work.
Eastern Star icecream social Satur-
day evening, on Henry Buccaneers
lawn. 100 West Gordon street-Adv
The Knights of Pythias will give a
picnic for soldiers from Camp Fun
ston Sunday. August II. at Gage park
About seventy-five soldiers are ex-
pected to attend. Music will be fur
nfshed by the Heigh1oa Hawaiian
quartet.
Special prices in trunks. suit cases
and travelling bags at Globe CIothins
Co., SIS Kansas avenue.-Adv
= fire was started Wednesday by a
lighted match thrown into a patch Of
dry grass at Second street and Ken,
dali avenue. The fire spread almost
to the edge of a nearby garden nefore
fire compa MES could reach the scene.
The firemen beat out the blaze with
their rubber coats.
Safety RACER Fades sharpened bet
ter thar new. 35e- $50 doz- Brunt- Mar
tin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
Choice of Five Nations.

Oblong, III, Aug. 1.-CalI to the
colors by five nations, John Eyslyon
today chose to enter the American
army. Eyslyon, a Greek, was born
near Constantinople. Serbia first
called him TO war. Turkey claimed
him, then Bulgaria, next Greece and
finally the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAW
NEE COUNTY, KANSAS.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mark NJ
Blakely, Insane Person
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
state of Kansas to Mark II. Blakely:
You are hereby notified that did on the
list day Of August, 1918. file my petition
in the office of the Probate Court of Shaw
nee County, Kansas, asking for an order to
sell lots forty-two and forty-four az and
~ on Klein street, Cranes addition to the
City of Topeka. Shawnee County. Kansas,
of which you own the title in fee simple.
heard in the office Of the Probate Court
of Shawnee County, Kansas. on Thursday
the 22nd day of August, 1918, at 10 O'Clock
a: m of said day.
L. Fl. GEST,
Guardian of Mark NJ. Biakely, an Insane
Person.
SCHOCH RANKIN,
Attorneys for Guardian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
Lake Strike on.

Washington, Aug. IA working
agreement between unions of Great
Lakes seamen, firemen and stewards
and practically all independent lake
ship owners was signed today Ivy rep
resentatives of the unions and the
companies meeting in conference with
the shipping boards labor adjustment
commission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
TENN. PRIMARY TODAY
Candidates OF an Parties Are Peing
Chosen in Tennessee.

Nashville. Tenn, Aug. 1.-Tennessee
is today engaged in a voluminous
array of elections. Democratic can
didates for United States senator and
governor are being chosen in q state
primary, Republican and Democratic
congressional primaries are being held
in four districts and legislative nomi-
nations are being made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

emily in the line on this memorable
day, which ended everywhere in VIC
tory for the allies, altho there was no
great gain of ground.
During the following night ground
near Cierges was captured by the
Americans. This advance will make
it possible for the troops in this sector
to join hands with the conquerors of
Sergy and Seringes."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
SUB Near COAST
Steamer Attacked This Morn.
ing, Out $50 Miles.
Boat Dodged Two TOrpedoes
and Escaped.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. IAN en-
counter with a submarine $50 miles
off shore early this morning was re-
ported by the crew of an American
steamer which arrived hero today.
1t was stated that the U-boat fired
two torpedoes. Both missed, the Sec
ond one by only a few feet as the
steamers stern swung around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
ALMOST THRU
Austria Is Nearly to Harvest and Tem-
porary Food Relief.

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-The food
crisis is almost overcome; it is un-
likely that it will be repeated" Lud-
wig Paul, Austrian food controller,
declared in an interview published IN
the Neue Freie press, according to a
dispatch from Vienna today. He
urged, however, greatest economy in
foodStuffs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
BLACKLISTS DUTCH FIRMS
Must Discharge German Employees to
Get American Trade.

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-The TELEGRAPH
says that as the American government
has prohibited trade with Dutch East
India firms employing Germans. plan
tation enterprises there are gradually
dischaI ging Germans in their service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
ACES GET MORE
Boyau Downed Three Planes in Ten
Minutes-Now Has 20.

Paris Aug. 1.-Sub-Lieutenant
Boyau has gained five additional aerial
victories, three of which were won in
ten minutes, the newspapers report.
His total is now 20. Lieutenant Ma
don has increased his string of vic
tories to SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
FOR AIR MINISTRY
Senator New Introduces Bill Provid-
ing for New Department.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Senator New.
of Indiana. member OF the COMMITTEES
investigating the aircraft situation. to-
day introduced a bill providing for the
creation of an executive department of
the government, to be known as the
depa rtment of aeronautics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

New York. Aug. 1-MoNEY-Mercantile
paper, months, Ter cent; j months, q
per cent. Sterling 80 day bills 4-T2la.
Commercial. 60 day bills on banks. Az
commercial, 60 day bills. 4.T1A; demand.
AS SIC: cables 416 T-16 Francs demand,
5T1A: cables. 5Gsi. Bar silver, $3.50
Mexican dollars. re. Government bonds,
strong: railroad bonds. firm Time loans
strong: 60 days. per cent bid: 90 days,
Q per cent bid; 6 months. per cent bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

Wall St. New York, Aug 1.-The uncer-
tain dividend status Of rails encouraged
moderate selling of that group today, caus-
ing declines of 1 to points In the general
list. Sales approximated 225,0O0 shares.
Minimum quotations were made by
United States Steel and other leaders in the
last hour. The closing was heavy. Liberty
31as sold at 1886 TO 99.92 AZ s at $3.50 to
GAS and AIS at e52S 10 o5.76.
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Chicago. Aug Mrs. Marie An
derson was dead here today of grief.
She sobbed herself to death in the
fifteen hours following departure of
her husband for military duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
DEATHS AND FUNEl.ALS

JOHN ESTERBRooK, age IS, died at
local hospital today. His body win be
shipped to ST. Joseph, Mo-, for burial.
BERNARD LINDQUIST, age 16, died
Wednesday afternoon at his home. 271 Wa
bash avenue, Oakland. The funeral will be
held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the
Oakland Christian church; interment in
Topeka cemetery.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

Call money, weaker: high 6 per cent
low, 4 per cent: ruling rate. per cent:
closing bid 81 per cent; offered at per
cent; last loan, 4 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
HAVE RESERVES
ALLIES Superior in Fresh Troops
First Time This Year.
Germans Are Said Still TG
Have Largest Total Forces.

London, Aug. For the fifst time
this year the allies fresh reserves are
now stronger numerically =han those
of the Germans. altho the German
armies as a whole are still stronger in
numbers, it was learned today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

Wedding rings, IS-K gold. - up.
aarris-Goar Co. 1924 z. sth.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage itcen3es have
been issued from the office OF Ralph Cav.
probate Judge:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01
LEGAL,
IN THE pI.oBArE COURT oF SHAW. |

First published in The Topeka State Jour
nal August /, 191S.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

Lords Flowers Satisfy Tel SRI
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

New York Cotton Market
New Yorh Aug. 1-COTTON-Spot
quiet middling, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

Safety racer fades sharpened bet.
ter thar new. 35c- $50 doz- Brunt- Mar
tin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-01

TRY STATE JOURNAL WANT ADS.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
SALUTE DISCLOSES
SEX OF SOLDIER
POSING AS WOMAN

CHESTER. Pa. May 13.-Private
John Hutchinson, OF Company b. Fiji
tieth Infantry, United States army.
was arrested on a street here while
incorporating in the costume OF his
wife. PatroIman Hanley escorted him
to the city hall, and later he was
turned over to Lieutenant Nicholson.
OF his company, for military action.
Privates Davis and Fletcher, Of the
same company, also We're arrested at
- theater by the house officer on a
charge Of disorderly conduct, and
their cases took the same course. The
latter two soldiers and their female"
companion had occupied a box and
were having a lively time until
Hutchinson left them.
The latter's makeup" was all that
could be desired. He wore a stylishly
cut gown. high-heeled shoes. white
stockings, summer furs and a large
picture hat. but he gave himself away
when he saluted his officer.
Fletcher says he was married be-
fore enlistiTE in the army and that his
wife is living in this city.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
RUSSIANS WILL
COME BACK, SAYS
LEADER Of SLAVS

The closing DAYS OF the war will
see RUSSIA arising again 20 strike
OF the German letters, according 20
Prof. Thomas Garrigue Masaryk. Bo-
hemian educator and political leader
in an interview with the United
Press today.
Dr. MaSaryk. after eleven months
in Russia. is now in Washington to
promote the interests OF Bohemians
and JuGeslaves.
THE masses OF the Russians are
not satisfied with peace under Ger
man domination said DR.. Masaryk
the GermantOday. conditions in the
realm Of the Car are chaotic, hut Il
can be noted easily that the forces
are a; work TO unite the agencies
that will lead the people to the lib
erty they So earnestly desire"
German influence in Russia today
- welded solely b. the sword. D..
Masaryk said. Sentiment in Moscow
and other great cities 10 entirely for
the allies.
As an indication Or Russia's real at
titude DR.. MasaTyk said he was per
mit'"d to organize 30 600 Czech and
Sloycne prisoners OF war I'm Russia.
who are now ready TO- service with
the allies II they could be moved to a
warning front
Or. Masaryk IS mere To COOPERATE
with President Wilson in winning
recognition for Tn" cause Of the Bo-
hemian nationals at the peace table.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
WAR
RISK INSURANCE
GOES TOD. c. Girl

For the next twenty years Mary
SAVERS. now sixteen years old, each
month will receive from the disburs-
ing officer OF the Treasury Depart
ment a reminder in substantial orm
o the nations obligation To her broth
er. Ferdinand SaUers. Sh- viii re-
ceive $500 a month through her
asther, Joseph \. SaUcrs. who tudaN
in the District supreme CoUrf was
appointed her guardian and recIpi-
ent OF the amounts to which sh. IS
entitled by virtue cs her brothers
war risk inurance Of 10000
Young SauerS was killed IN action
February :. 50 far as Is known. he
L. the first Washington man killed
on the western front with a beHe
ficiary here. The sums will be paid
regularly each month totaIiuE
$l3.152 and her father will be recIp-
lent during her minority.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13

Department, which would inform him
as TO the authority.
Reports today were that the two
apartments, in which some well
known people OF the city live. have
been offered to the War Department
for lease as office buildings. The
tenants hope to have an opportunity
to present some facts TO the War
Department II the reports should
prove true.
Where Landlords Get Hurt.
Instances OF where landlords are up
against unfair situations became
known today. One well-known man
has a $4,000 loan falling due on
property. He has been paying per
cent on the money borrowed. Banks
today told him that the loan cannot
be renewed for less than 6 per cent
him 5000 per year. He is virtually
forbidden to increase rents TO make
up this difference.
Many hundreds OF loans upon real
estate are falling due right along,
banks said today. Money for renew
ais is not available in any direction
under per cent. and lenders are not
fighting TO put 1t out at that rate.
Instances like the foregoing have
caused the insistence upon Congress
that a rent administrator be named
for this city to handle rent laws
with fairness TO both sides. The
opinion is growing, too. that this ad
ministratOr should be given pretty
wide powers TO adjust matters as be
tween landlord and tenant
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
WOMAN STEALS TO PAY
GIRLS DOCTOR BILLS

NEWARK. \ -. MAY I3.-Jnder
arrest at police headquarters. charged
with forgery. r. Mrs Catherine King
rorty-eiGht years old. Of I-vinE'or II
Is alleged she appropriated S2G1 from
Elizabeth McCulieI. Of Newark. b.
taking the latter deposit book TO a
Newark bank and forging her name
to a demand slip for none.
Mrs King claims every dollar sro
took was used in paving doctors bills.
for treating hey afflicted dauCh,ere.
One Of the girls Is nearly blind
The other is bcGridden with an i'm
durable disease That policy verified
Mrs. Kings story.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
Mothers, Don't Worry
About Boys AT Front,
Says Capital Hero

Don't worry about your boys
over there. The thought that our
folks at home are worrying about
us makes far greater depression
on our part than anything else
We have to endure. could have
died with a smile upon my lips
when ] lay badly wounded, but
the thought OF my mothers grief
was a constant weight upon my
mind.
PVT. WILLIAM B. COVERT,
Wounded Washington Soldier"
Private Covert Is a Washington
boy who went over Vimy Ridge
with the Canadians and was near
~ killed when struck by several
pieces OF shrspnel.