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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
LIMIT NUMBER OF
The PASSENGERS
ON STREET CARS
Eighty, Largest Load Allowed
on One Car in Topeka.
Flu Ban Extended to Traffic,
Effective Today.
REPORTED 1903 new CASES
No Letup in Spread OF Disease
Turnout the City.
Epidemic Still Serious in All
Parts of Kansas.
new FLU RULES

The following altered rules regu-
lating the number of passengers to
be carried on the street cars were
ordered into effect by the city
board of health at noon. today:
1.-For the ordinary small two
man-crew car, not more than fifty
passengers shall be permitted at
one time.
For the one man cars which
have the vestibule partitions re-
moved, not more than fifty-siX pas
sengers shall be carried at one
time.
3.-For the large o-man-crew
cars, not more than eighty passen-
gers shall be permitted at one
time.
The following rule regulating
the sale of tobacco and cigars is
hereby made to promote uniform
ity among the various stores selling
these articles:
All grocery stores. hotels and
restaurants are hereby ordered to
cease the sale of tobacco and cigars
at 4:30 o'clock, the same hour at
which cigar stores and cigar coun-
tiers IN other stores are required 10
close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
navy MEN FREED
Secretary Daniels Orders Dis
charge of 20 Per Cent of Men.
100000 Included-Out as Soon
as Possible Now.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Discharge of
20 per cent of the navy's wartime
personnel. about 100000 men, has
been authorized. Secretary Daniels
said today the men would be released
as quickly as possible with due re-
gard to the convenience of the service
Private yachts, motor boats and
other craft taken over by the navy
for. the war already are being turned
back to their owners. Mr.. Daniels
said by February 700 craft will have
been stricken from the navy list.
The release of enlisted men is au-
thorized, not because the navy is over
manned. but to permit the return to
civil pursuits of youths who joined
for the war and who do not intend to
follow the sea.
Members Of naval units in schools
and colleges will complete their train
ing and then stand discharged In
the cases of special study bodies such
as paymasters' school at Princeton
and the ensigns' schools at Annapolis,
students in the present classes upon
graduation will be commissioned in
the reserve
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
TO STAY AT HOME
Senate Decides Net To Send
Delegation to France.
CumminS Bill Killed in Foreign
Relations Committee.

Washington, Dec. 5.-By unanf-
nous vote the senate foreign relations
committee today disapproved the reso-
luton of Senator Cummins of Iowa,
Republican, proposing to send a SEN
ate committee to Paris for the peace
conference.
Various reasons were assigned by
members for opposition to the Cum
mins plan, which provided that four
Democrats and four Republican sena-
tors should go to Paris, not as peace
delegates but to keep the senate in
formed. Some members. Republicans
as well as Democrats, thought such a
step would be undignified. 1t was con-
tended that the sending of a commit
tee might interfere with the America
delegation's action, would give the
senate no more information than it
would otherwise obtain and might en-
barrass action of senators appointed
when the peace treaty comes before
the senate for ratification When
Chairman Hitchcock presented the
committees report to the senate, SEN
ator Cummins asked that the matter
go to the calendar for future consid-
Grafton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
MORE Cash
U. s. Expenditures for NOvem-
Der Set New Record.
And Call for Explanations in
the Senate Today.

Washington Dec. 5.-Declaring that
the November expenditures of the gov
ernment set a new record, Senator
Borah today asked Democratic Leader
Martin what has become of the re-
trenchment policy which Martin
recently announced was to become eff
i've at once. The first month of his
economy program shows an expendi-
tire of $1,935. 249.000. said Borah.
This sets new record for one months
expenditures.
Martin replied that he had been as
sured by Secretary Baker and others
that immediate reduction in, spending
would be made.
IF war expenditures go on in peace
times. the country will soon go info
bankruptcy" said Martin. 81 can as
sure the senate that when requests for
appropriations come here they will be
pruned down.
Bought Rifle Range.
The purchase by the war depart
ment of rifle range in North Carolina
and continuation of work on a train
ing camp at Columbus, Ca, were cited
by senators to prove that the war de-
partment is continuing to spend APP
preparations made for war purposes
only.
The rifle range, Senator Curtis de-
clared. was bought at a cost of 81, 000,-
900. after congress had refused to
grant an appropriation of 100000
tie purchase.
Borah asked administration senators
to tell how long a large force OF
American soldiers are to be in France
at expense to the nation.
I'VE are Id a million or more are
to stay there Indefinitely" said Borah
I'D like to know how long indefinitely
is"
Senator Martin pointed out that the
draft law limits the service of drafted
! men. SO that they must be brought
home promptly after the signing OF
the peace treaty.
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HONOR TO THREE.
Major, Captain, Private Get the
Congressional Medal.
Highest Honor Given by the
United States in War.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Three Ameri-
can soldiers colonel, a captain, and
a private-have been designated by
President Wilson to receive the high
est military decoration given by the
United States for valor in action, the
congressional medal of honor. They
have won the first of the medals
awarded during the war with Ger
many, any their names are:
Col. Charles w. Whittlesey, 30Sth
infantry.
Capt George G. McMurtry.
Pvt. Thomas c. Neibaur.
Colonel Whittlesey, then major, and
Captain McMurtry were at<the head
of the famous lost battalion" of the
308th. which lost half its men holding
out against the enemy when surround
ed in the Argonne forest until relieved
five days later
Private Neibaur distinguished him
self when the Rainbow division took
Cote de Chatillon in October by STOP
ping an enemy charge against a ridge
single-handed with his automatic after
all others of his patrol detachment
had been killed or wounded. In spite
of wounds thru both knees he COM
pleted the exploit by bringing in eleven
Germans at the point of his pistol.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
TO BUILD RUSSIA
Lenine Casts Aside Ideals of
His Soap Box Days.
Comes Out for Extreme Policy
of Protection There.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Lenine-cast-
ing overheard ideals of his soap-box
days-has come out for extreme pro-
tectionism to make Russia a strong
industrial nation, semi official diplo-
matte advices stated here today.
Attemps to flood Russia with agri-
cultural machinery. railway equip
ment, textiles, leather and clothing
will be fought by the soviet govern
ment, 1t is stated. Russia's infant in
dustries must be protected, the Boil
shevik leaders have decreed.
Lenine and his advisers have deter
mined upon a protectionist policy as
thoro as that of the former car.
Summarized, the soviet foreign
trade policy as outlined in advices re-
ceived here, follows:
Import of articles in general use,
including boots>and shoes must be re-
stricted.
importation Of luxuries must be
forbidden. Import of. foodstuffs to be
permitted temporarily.
3-Agricultural machinery must be
manufactured, railway traffic must be
safeguarded. as must industries con-
nected with agriculture, textiles, leath-
er and timber.
Exports in raw materials must
be reduced and exports OF manufac-
tured goods increased.
This latest policy of Lenine's is the
same as that attempted by the late
finance minister of the car, Count
White, who attempted, at all costs, to
create a national industry for Russia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
THE HUNS BATTLE
Officers Beat the Troops in
Fight at Kreuznach.
Then They Give Cheer for Will
liam HOhenZOlIern.

Amsterdam. Dec. 5.-Serious fight
ing has occurred III Kreuznach, in
which revolutionists were defeated by
army officers, it was reported here to-
day.
Officers forced the revolutionists,
at the point of pistols. to haul down
the red flag. Following the removal
of their wounded, the officers cheered
the former kaiser.
Kreuznach is on the Maize river, eight
miles south of the bend in the Rhine 1T
Bingen. 1t is territory to be occupied by
the French under the terms of the armistit e
and is only Is miles south of Kaub. witch is
expected to be the southern point of the
American bridgehead. kreuznach is an I'm
portant manufacturing center. 1t has a
population of about 1000.
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HURLED TROTZKY
OUT OF OFFICE;
DEMANDED CASH

Washington. Dec. 5.-Testifying at
the senate judiciary committees in
vestigation of brewery and Germany
propaganda, Louis n. Hammerling,
president of the American association
of foreign language newspapers, de-
clared today that two years ago he
threw Leon Trotzky. now the Russian
Bolshevik foreign minister, out of his
offlce after the latter had threatened
his life unless he received sum of
money.
Reference to the Bolshevik leader
was made when Hammerling was Wig
orously denying charges that he had
taken any part in German propa-
ganda work.
'Trotzky dame to my office often"
the witness said, land insisted on see
ing me. He would see no other per-
son in the Office except me and he al
ways wanted mo to give him money.
I finally took him by the neck and
threw him out. and in doing so cut
my hand on his rubber collar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
EISNER IS LOSING
Bavarian Premier Says He Is
Ready To Quit Place
Whenever the National Assem-.
bly, Wishes Him To Go.

Amsterdam, Dec. 5.-kurt Eisner.
the Bavarian premier. is reported to
have privately declared himself ready
to resign when the national assembly
had regulated the country's affairs.
according to Munich dispatch. Adj
dressing the soldiers ana workmen's
council, Premier Eisner declared the
Bavarian government was opposed to
any idea of separation from Germany
as a whole. the security of which he
regarded as obtainable only by the
creation of federal state.
The Bavarian soldiers and work.
mems council has approved unani-
mously the program of the German
government particularly the mainte-
nance of imperial unity and the con-
volxing of a national assembly. accord
ing to telegram from Munich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
Virginia Representative Of
fered the Treasury Place.
Would Succeed VIM. G.. McAdOO
as Secretary.
NAME SENT TO the SENATE
Chooses Head of
House Banking Committee.
New Cabinet Officer VIII Take
His Place on Bee. 16.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Representa-
tive Carter Glass of Virginia, was
nominated today by President Wilson
to be secretary of the treasury
Mr.. Glass will go into office on De-
cember 16 under an agreement with
Secretary McAdoo whose resignation
was accepted by the president to take
effect upon the appointment and quail
ification of his successor.
Held for Assent.
The nomination, which had been
prepared by President Wilson before
his departure Tuesday night. was sent
in from the White House upon word
from Mr.. Glass that he would accept
the post. Mr.. GLASS; resignation as a
member of the house, to which he has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
TELLS PERU AND
CHILE TO KEEP
ON THEIR FEET

Washington, Dec. 5.-The United
States government has impressed
upon both Peru and Chile the abso-
Lutte necessity Of composing their
differences
This urging has been made infor-
mally and on the ground that the
South American solidarity must be
maintained and that their differences
should not come among the nations
at this time.
While there is no sign at the mo-
ment of mediation by any of the
South American powers. it has been
suggested here that each nation will
make individual, informal representa-
lions to quiet the situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
100 PERSONS KILLED
In Chile One Town Destroyed, An
other Nearly Gone.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 5.-One hundred
persons are believed to have been
killed in the earthquake Wednesday
which DESTROYED the town of Vallenar
and practically destroyed Copiapo. in
Chile. Reports from the DEVASTATED
district today said that the Bodies of
men, women and children were still
buried under the ruins.
The shocks, which lasted four min
utes, were unusually severe. and were
plainly registered in Buenos Aires.
Copiapo is the capital of the province If
Atacama and is located high noun
tain. 30 miles from the sea. 1t is an i'm
portant mining center. 1t has population
of 10000. Vallenar. which has popuia-
tion of 5000, is situated so miles southwest
of Copiapo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
HUNS IN HOLLAND
A Delegation From Berlin liz in
Dutch Capital.
Represent Soldiers and Work.
mems Council at Home.
MAY Be after WILHELM
Hinted That His ExtradftfOn Is
the Aim.
But Definite Word to That Ell.
feet Is Lacking.
NAY Be after WILHELM

Copenhagen. Dec. 5.-A delegation
from thu Berlin soldiers and workers
council has arrived at The Hague. a
Berlin dispatch reports. The mes
sage indicates that its presence at The
Netherlands capital has to do with
negotiations concerning former En-
peror William in progress at the Ger
man legation in The Hague, the ma
ture of which is not stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
Zurich Hears That Friday Eve
ming Is the Time.
Dr.. Liebknecht> at the Head OF
New Movement.
MlRADERS ARE At LARGE
And Berlin Population Is at
Their Mercy Now.
German Capital To Be Scene of
cred" Action.

Paris, Dec. 5.-A terrorist revolu-
ton under the leadership Of Doctor
Liebknecht, the Radical Socialist will
break out in Berlin Friday evening,
according to adv:ces received by the
Zurich correspondent of the Journal.
Liebknecht, the reports say. has 49,
900 men well armed.
The population OF Berlin, accord
ing to reports is at the mercy of gangs
of marauders and there appears to be
no authority there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
u. S. HAS The VIEWS
Discussions on Punishment of Those
Guilty Are Sent Over.


London, Dec. 5.-The substance of
the discussions in London early this
week between the representatives of
Great Britain, France and Italy with
regard to tn, coming peace confer
ence, were cabled to the American
government and it is believed the mes
sages reached President Wilson before
he sailed for Europe, thus putting him
in position of full information regard
ing the conference.
Reuters limited says there is reason
to believe the presidents advisers are
of the opinion that the views of the
conference regarding former Emperor
William are likely to coincide with
those of the president himself. Re-
sponsible opinion says this new
agency, holds that the ex-emperol'
and other persons guilty of breaches
of international law during the prog
ress of the war should be dealt with
by tribunal of the associated gov
ernments including representatives of
those countries which suffered most.
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MISTREAT PRISONERS
And the Allies Are Ready. To Act IN,
the Matter.

Paris. Dec. 5.-Incidents of serious
gravity occurred within the last few
days in prison camp in Saxony,
where allied prisoners are confined.
the Echo de Paris declares. The al.
lied governments, 1t is declared, are
reported to have decided to act ener.
getically in that connection.
After declaring that protests come
from all parts of FRANCE against the
terrible treatment of French and
other allied prisoners by the Ger
mans the papers say that Marshal
Foch and the allied governments
doubtless will be able to take all nee.
essary measures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
REDS ARE ACTIVE
AustrO-H Hungarian Leaders To
Spread BO1shevism Now.
Are in Switzerland To Work to
Other Countries.

Paris, Dec. 5.-A number of form
erly prominent leaders in Austria
Hungary have arrived in Switzerland
with large sums of money to further
a campaign of Bolshevism elsewhere
than in Switzerland, the Zurich cor
respondent of the journal says he
learns from a reliable source. Among
the men are the former grand ad-
miral of the imperial fleet, a former
Austro-Hungarian foreign minister
and a former member of the Hungar-
ian cabinet. The correspondent adds
that other men are to be sent to
Alsace-Lorraine to spread Bolshevism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
RIOTS OVER COLOGNE
Machine Guns Used To Quen Food
Disturbances There,

Copenhagen, Dec. 5.-Machine guns
were used in suppressing food riots in
Cologne on Tuesday, according to re-
ports received here. Several stores
in different parts of the city were
plundered. There were a number of
casualties in the ranks of the DEM
onStrants.
After plundering the stores, a great
crowd gathered at the food depot but
the welfare committee" of the city
decided to suppress the disturbances
without mercy. The mob retreated
when the machine guns were brought
into play. Other casualties occurred
in conflicts between mobs and the
police thruout the night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05

THE flu has done one thins-it has
taught people to take care OF colds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
WILL HELP COUNTRY
Prince Henry viii Stand Back of His
Brother, Wilhelm

Amsterdam, Dec. 5.-Prince Henry
of Prussia, brother of the former kali
ser, has issued a proclamation stating
that the eldest Hohenzollern' has left
Prussia and. that it is therefore incum-
bent upon him to do everything pos
sible to assist the lawfully elected gov
eminent.
"At the same time" the proc1ama-
ton concluded. cit is my duty to stand
by the kaiser and protect him from
HARM"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
ARE NEAR TO COLOGNE
British Troops Are Within Twenty
Two Miles of Objective.

London, Dec. British troops
have approached to within twenty-five
miles of Cologne, their principal oh
jective. it was shown in Field Marshal
Haig's official statement today.
I'VE have reached the line of
Kronenburg, Schleiden and Durens"
the communique said. (Duren is %
miles southwest of Cologne)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
ALL WELL TODAY
Navy Department Talks to tn
Fleet by Wireless Today.
Announced at 10 A. M. That
Everything Is D. X.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The navy de-
partment was in constant wireless
communication today with the presi-
Dental ship George Washington and
her convoy. Just before 10 a. m. the
department stated that all was we'll
with the peace fleet. No definite re-
port of position had been made at
that hour.
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CALLS A conference
Bavarian Premier Asks for One of All
States at jena.

Munich. Dec. (delayed). Kurt
Eisner. head of the Bavarian govern
ment, has telegraphed to Chancellor
Ebert. requesting a conference of the
heads of the German states at Jena
to discuss the compositioi of the for
eign ministry. convocation of ma
tional assembly and publication of
secret documents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
CUT OFF BILLION
Big Sum Shaved From the
Navy Bill for Year.
Reduction Process Is Under
Way Rapidly Just Now.

Washington, Dec. 5.-More than a
billion dollars has been cut from the
navy's estimates of expenditures for
the coming fiscal year. Secretary
Daniels disclosed today that the esti-
mates sent to congress Monday were
based on the war program and that
the reduction process that already has
eliminated over two-fifths of the ST.
10000 total is continuing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
TO UNITE WITH SERBIA
Montenegrins Voted King Out and
VIII Have Suffrage.

Berne, Dec. 5.-A dispatch from
Agram says that the national assembly
of the people of Montenegro which
deposed King Nicholas and voted in
favor of uniting Serbia was elected by
universal suffrage. Each constituency
which formerly sent one deputy to the
Skupshtina is now sending three rep
resentatives to the assembly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
GLAD WILSON is COMING
Pope Benedict Expresses Pleasure in
His Visit to Rome.

Rome. Dec 5.-Pppe Benedict dur.
ing an audience granted Congressman
Charles Carlin of Virginia. expressed
delight that President Wilson is com
ing to Rome.
Ambassador Page will leave fol
Paris next week, 1t was announced to
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
TAKE TURK FLEET
Allies Now Hold All of the Yes
sells Of Enemy.
Former German Cruiser GOebeH
Among the Number. 4

London, Dec. THE entire Turkish
fleet is now in the hands of the allies,
the admiralty announced today. The
warships after guaranteeing were in
termed in the Golden Horn at Constan-
tinople <ss--zea7g
The former German Cruiser GoeAen
was amongrthessurreIide vessels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-05
1922 YANKS BACK
The British Transport Orca
Arrives at New York.
Fourth One With American
Troops To Come.

New York, Dec. 5.-The British
transport Orca with 1922 American
troops aboard, arrived here today
from Liverpool. e..
She is the fourth transport to bring
returning soldiers. -
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He WILL TALK DAILY

President Wilson will hold daily
conferences with the newspaper
correspondents during his entire
abserce from the country.
The press association correspon-
dents on the George Washington. Il
was announced will be permitted 10
file wireless dispatches en- route -
France
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just been reelected after eighteen
years of service will be submitted in a
few days. No changes in policy of the
treasury are to be expected at present.
If at all, Mr.. Glass said today. His
relations with Secretary McAdoo have
been very close and he is familiar gen.
orally with treasury affairs, altho he
has been absent on a trip to Europe
for several weeks. The principal task
ahead relates to the continued financ-
ing of the war, and Mr.. McAdoo al
ready has announced plans for at least
one more large bond issue in the
spring, the bonds to be of short ma
TURTLES. The floating of short-term
certificates in preparation for this loan
U'ontinUed ON Page TWOD
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ARE NEAR THE RHINE
Belgian Troops Are Only Fifteen Miles
Away-at Ncud.

Havre. Dec 5.-Belg-an troops have
approached within fifteen miles of the
Rhine, it was indicated in the Belgian
official communiGue today.
I'VE have occupied Neud." the
communique said. "A light detach-
ment has entered Odenkirchen."
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MAY HAVE FIGHT YET
The Chilean Consul General in Linn
Goes Back Home.

general left today for Santiago stat
ing that his government had advised
him to take the archives with him.
The boycott against Chilean vessels
continues. forcing those which have
brought cargoes to Peruvian ports to
return home in ballast.
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The average temperature for the
day is 8 degrees above normal. The
wind is blowing eight miles an hour
from the northwest.
The flu epidemic is to have a
chance to make a trial of the sup
posed benefits of colder weather. ac-
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