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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
OBSERVE HOLIDAY
Lewis Delivers Lincoln Day
Address in Senate.
Gettysburg Address Is Read in
House by MissOurian.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Abra ham
Lincoln's birthday anniversary was OBJ
served in both houses of congress.
Senator Lewis of Illinois delivered an
eulogy and in the house Representa-
tive Johnson of Kentucky, in whose
district Lincoln was born, was called to
the chair to preside while Representa-
tive Russell of Missouri read the
Gettysburg address.
Germany'S war lords were scathinE-
ly denounced and Americans urged to
fight for 1.-The democracy implanted by
Lincoln and advanced by Wilson, in
an address delivered by Senator Lewis.
The German peace offers were de-
clared to be only a ruse to murder.
Struggles of the worlds democracies
to retain their liberty were recounted
by Senator Lewis, quoting the German
poet Goethe, that those who have
liberty must fight to keep it." He re-
ferred to President Lincoln as 1.-The
apostle of the liberty of man and the
standard bearer of the democracy of
the world"
This nations progress and freedom.
he declared is the worlds inspiration
for republican government.
jealous of Americas Progress.
NO democracy was ever founded"
he said, that did not have to fight to
continue it's existence or maintain its
ideals.
.'From the envy of our situation,
from jealousy of our progress, hatred
was aroused in the hearts of others,
Americas institutions of freedom, in
spring mankind to her example. in
famed the souls of the royal rulers of
Prussia with fear and inspired them
to the war of destruction of all that
America stood for and was living for.
This to them was necessary that they
might avoid American influence upon
r., Of he ho1-tx I'M
ple.'
TT has been charged" Senator
Lewis said that America under
President Wilson will continue war to
force governments and people of for
eign lands to take our form of gov
eminent" This he denied asserting
the president fights for democracy
as a right of the whole world"
THE promise of President Wilson
to make the world safe for democ-
racy," he added, lis no threat to
make the world take democracy. 1t
is but the assurance of the effort to
give to the world it's chance to take
democracy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
TRIBUTE TO 7. R,
Republican National Commit
tee Sends Resolution.
Support of Woman Suffrage
Also Slated for Pledge.

St. Louis, Feb. 1.-THE resolutions
committee of the Republican national
committee drafted resolutions for pre-
sentation to the full committee in ses-
sion here this afternoon. These reso-
lutions endorse the stand taken by
Republicans in congress in voting for
the Susan B. Anthony suffrage amend
ment; suggest that the administration
at Washington avail itself of the assis-
lance of the ablest men in the coun-
try regardless of politics in the prose-
cution of the war; includes a tribute
of gratitude and affection" to Theo-
dore Roosevelt and pledge support in
the prosecution of the war.
The Roosevelt resolution follows:
I'VE, the representatives of the Re-
publican party in duly constituted Of
fetal conference assembled, send you
in this hour of pain and shadow trib-
ute of our gratitude and affection. we
take courage and strength from your
example in constant counsel for pre-
paredness against aggression on land
and seq and in fearless maintenance OF
American honor in the face of all
mankind We fervently pray for your
speedy return to perfect health and
strength as a power for national self
respect and international Righteousness
that cannot be spared"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
FRIEND OF CARRANZA
Exchange of Compliments With Kai-
ser Arouses/ Senator's Suspicious.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE recently
published birthday telegram said to
have been sent by President Carranza
to Kaiser Wilhelm was placed in the
cor gressional record today by Senator
Sherman, Republican, of Illinois, who
declared he was moved to wish to do
mere than practice watchful waiting
in view of the Fluctuations exchanged
between those two distinguished
wol thies'
THE kaiser" Senator Sherman OBJ
served. "in making acknowledgment,
referred feelingly to the intimate
friendship between Senator Carranza
am his own helmeted self. Just how
intimate this relationship may be.
arouses more than idle curiosity. if we
remember that the allies bought sixty
million barrels of oil from Mexico last
year. How his prosperity may be
promoted by our winning the war is
pertinent inquiry, especially when
the kaiser fervently asks that the init
mate relationship between them shall
be deepened and strengthened that it
may result in victorious peace Such
a Leace is full of sinister menace for
this country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
Dixie To LINCOLN
Emancipation Receives First
Tribute From South State.
Virginia Returns Compliment
North State Paid to Lee.

Petersburg. Va, Feb. 12.-What is
said to be the first participation of a
southern legislator in the observance
of Lincoln's birthday took place here
today when members of the Virginia
general assembly attended exercises at
Camp Lee conducted by the 319th
brigade, composed exclusively of Vir-
ginians.
The Virginia brigade observed the
day in return for the compliment re-
Gently paid the memory of Gen. Rob
ert E. Lee on January 10 by Pennsyl-
vaEia troops at Camp Lee. The legis-
lature at Richmond yesterday voted to
adjourn until Wednesday so the men,
bers could attend the Lincoln me-
mortal.
Lincoln. 100 Today.
Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-Homage
to the memory of Abraham Lincoln
born just 100 years ago, is having its
greatest expression today in Spring
field, the last resting place of the
martyred president. Instead of the
exclusive banquet of former years
two mass meetings are arranged for
this afternoon and tonight in the state
arsenal.
Patriotic Demonstrations in n. Y.
New York, Feb. 1.-THE observ-
ance of Lincoln's birthday in New
L
ly large number of patriotic meet
ings. Special celebrations were held
in schools and churches under the
auspices of the National Security
league. Cardinal Farley presided a,
notable meeting in St Patrick's
cathedral
The Lincoln patriotic army made
the day an occasion for obtaining en-
listments for this semi-military or
ganization formed for the purpose OF
inspiration and training in practical
patriotism and intelligent citizenship
Men,. women and children are eligible
for membership ITO protect the coun-
try's future by establishing a national
condition of perpetual patriotic pre-
paredneSS.
The Lincoln patriotic army was or
ganiZed under the auspices of the
Lincoln Memorial university, Cumber-
land Gap, Tenn. The campaign for
enlistment will be nation-w wide and
will continue turnout the week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
Handling of Men and Members
a Conference Feature.
Secretaries of Ten States Meet
ing in Topeka Today.
PLAN SCHOOL AT ESTES PARK
Prospective Officials Will Be
Taught Late Methods.
Men Not of Draft Age Only
Will Be Eligible.

Training the new recruits in the fine
points of handling members and men
is to be the object of the school to be
conducted at Estes Park, Colo, next
August. 1t was the topic of much
study at the conference of the Y. NJ.
C. A. secretaries of the western divi-
sion of the ''Y' at the National hotel
this morning.
The conference of the state secre-
taries is to be a two-day affair last
ing over tomorrow. G. S. Bilheimer
of Denver is chairman of the confer
enoe, which is in reality a meeting of
the committee in charge of the western
division of the Y. NJ. c. a.
The meeting today was strictly a
conference and a consideration of the
methods to be used in conducting the
Estes Park school for training pro-
spective secretaries. The school will
be conducted along intensive lines and
there Will be two divisions to the train
ing given. The main attention will be
given to the training of men for work
as local secretaries in the United States
but in addition there will be a special
school for the training of men in the
conduct of the war work of the Y,
M. c. A.
Men Not of Draft Age
men In this work." said Chairman
Bllhcimer this morning, I'VE are con-
timing ourselves to men not of draft
age We have lost large number of
our secretaries thru the draft and find
it discouraging to train men who are
liable to be called to the colors a few
months after the completion of their
training course"
At the conference tomorrow the
change in the type of men who make
up the present membership of the Y.
M. c. A. will come up for discussion
and the committee will try to lay out
some definite lines on the new require
mentS necessary to handle this type.
The proper method of handling the
soldiers from the environments on their
frequent visits to the cities near the
big military camps will be decided on
tomorrow.
c. X Calhoun, senior secretary OF
the international committee at New
York, and Albert E. Roberts, secre-
tary of the rural department of the
international committee will speak al
! the meeting in the parlor of the Ma
tional hotel tomorrow.
Secretaries from ten states were al
the conference today. The states rep
| resented are Montana, Wyoming
! Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas
| and Utah.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
SEASON OF LENT
Annual Fast Period Opens Here
Tomorrow.
Extends Thru 40 Days Just
Preceding Easter
SELF DENIAL OF LUxURIES
Observed by Catholic and
Protestant Churches.
Present Condition of World
Makes 1t More Fervent.
SELF DENIAL OF LUxURIES

Tomorrow is Ash "wednesday. the
beginning of Lent. Lent is the great
annual fast period of the Christian
church. kept in memory of Christ's
forty days fast in the wilderness prior
to entering upon His ministry.
1t is observed by the Roman Catho-
lie, Greek Catholic, Anglican and
some of the Protestant churches. 1t
extends thru the forty week days di-
rectly preceding Easter. and, as Eas-
ter is movable feast, occurring on the
first Sunday after the first full moon
after the 21st of March, the time of
the beginning of Lent varies consider
ably from year to year. The word
lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon
word, lencten. spring.
Lent is a period of self denial in
creased religious devotion, introspec-
ton. and the forming of good resolu-
lions. Its observers are supposed to
abstain from all worldly pleasures, to
fast, to pray, to frequently attend the
molly communion, mass, and other
services of religious devotion and to
indulge in works of charity
-Abstaining from meat and as far as
is safe and practicable and actual fast
ings on Fridays and other fast DAYS,
is practiced by the members of some
religious bodies, while others teach
that the denying ones self expensive
luxuries and applying the money thus
saved to religion and charity amply
fulfils all the requirements of an
actual fast. The present unhappy con-
dition of the world will probably lead
to a more fervent and general OBJ
servance of Lent this year than ever
before.
Ash Wednesday derived it's name
from the former practice by peni-
tents of sprinkling ashes on their
heads in token of contrition for sin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
COAL FAMINE ENDS
Shipments of Fuel in Pennsylvania
District About Normal Again.

Philadelphia. Feb. 1.-THE coal
famine may end in two weeks Penn
sylvania fuel administration officials
say. Reports from coal sections say
the railroad movement of anthracite
and bitumnious coal is now nearly
normal and, with mild weather likely
to continue the shipments of fuel will
steadily increase.
Will Rescind Idle Monday.
Washington, Feb. 12.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield is expected to re-
scind tonight the heatless Monday or
der. At conference today with Direc-
tor General McAdoo. he went over the
fuel and transportation situation and
was convinced that railroad embargoes
would serve better. Despite floods
from melting SHOWS, fuel administra-
ton officials believe there will be no
further difficulty in getting coal to
the preferred list of consumers estab-
lished when the closing order was put
into operation. This list gives coal
first to householders, ships. public
utilities, public institutions and to GER
tain war industries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
MUST SERVE 10 YEARS
Woman Who Killed Husband i'm Court
House to Pay Penalty.

Kansas City. Feb. 12.-The Missouri
supreme court has affirmed the sem
tence of ten years imposed upon Mrs.
Clara T. Schweiger. who shot and
killed her divorced husband. Louis A.
Schweiger in a corridor of the county
court house here in March. 1915, it
became known today, when Mrs.
Schweigar was rearrested preparatory
to her removal to the state peniten-
tiary.
Schweiger had been granted a di-
vorce from his wife. who applied for a
rehearing. She attended the hearing
with a revolver in her hand bag When
court adjourned she followed Schwei-
ger into the corridor and shot him.
The jury sentenced her to fifteen
years, out the court reduced it to ten
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
Contractors Fee for Two
Camps Was 100000.
Chicago Firm Built 1t on Seven
Per Cent Commission.
STRONGLY UPHOLDS SYSTEM
Saved Government Millions,
Declares Major Starrett.
Contractors Had No Hand in
Awarding Contracts, Says Chief

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE end of
the senate military committees de-
tailed investigation of the army's war
preparation was in sight today when
inquiry into the building of camps and
cantonments was continued. with Of
ffcers of the quartermaster's corps as
witnesses The committee plans to
close its investigation with this phase
of the army's activities after hearing
a final statement within a Few Gays
from Secretary Baker
Fees of the George A Fuller COM
pany and Thompson-Starre company
were inquired into today. The former.
Brigadier General Littell in charge of
construction and his aides, testified
built the Fort Riley Kan, and Qau-
tfco Va camps with estimated tees OF
$500 900 and also government build
fngs in Washington estimated to cost
$26OO,OOO on q per cent commission
basis.
More than Million to One Firm.
The Thompson-Starrett company,
the committee was told, VIII get
S612,5OO for building the government
powder plant at Charleston, w. Va
The firm also received $25O,OOO Tor
building Yapahank, n. Y, cantonment
and about 100000 for the staten
Island hospital
Major Starrett testified that stone
&. Webster have government contracts
aggregating $2OO,000.000, including
$3.50 100000 for the Emergency Fleet
corporation and a $20,0OO,OOO ord
nance depot in Europe.
If was developed that several men
formerly connected with large con-
struction firms given government con-
tracts now are commissioned OFFICERS
in General Littelps office or tempo
rarily assisted his force or the advisory
committee of the council OF nauonai
defense.
'-s..They- assisted in getting this great
r1Achine together and had nothing TO
do with awarding contracts, salu
Major Starrett. I'm the formative
period we called on all the great con-
tractors to give us their best men 10
get their advice"
Defends Fec System.
NJ c. futile of Boston, a member OF
said. would not allow any government
work to be given TO his company while
he was on the civilian body.
In concluding examination OF Cen
eraI I;ittell and his aides the COM
mittee received a statement from
Major Starrett. declaring that the plan
of construction followed was the only
possible one under the circumstances
p For the stupendous work" he said.
for which the country was entirely
unprepa red, it seemed to us the only
way to call in the best men possible
to secure and get their advice. The
contractors were conscientious and did
their best to stem losses They were
men of high patriotism. If we had
it to do over again WEI would not
change the method. Any other way
would have cost the government vast
" more. No architects received any
fees for the work"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
UNFURL KANSAS FLAG
Philadelphia Citizens Dedicate Flag
Presented to City Today.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE 109th
anniversary of the birth of Abraham
Lincoln, made doubly impressive be-
cause of the struggle for world eman-
cipation, was observed with appropri-
ate ceremony in Philadelphia. Lin
coins Gettysburg address and his let
ter of coincidence to Mrs. Bixby, who
gave her five sons to her country.
were read in the public schools. At
noon the ceremony of unfurJing the
national flag presented to the city by
the state of Kansas took place.
The interchange of flags with Phil
adelphia began three years ago when
a flag was presented to the Kansas
d. A. r. by the same organization in
the Pennsylvania city. Ceremonies
were held in representative hall dur
ing the legislative session of 1915.
Since that time the Kansas women
have sent to the Philadelphia women a
flag made by women of this state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
THREE WERE INJURED
Automobile Hit by Street Car on West
Sixth Street.

Mrs. r. P. Johnson, Vermillion
Mrs. n. A. Albright and Mrs. C. O..
Porsch, 205 Roosevelt street; and
Joseph Lane, Della, were slightly in
jured late Monday afternoon when a
street car at the intersection of Sixth
and Tyler streets hit the automobile
driven by Lane.
The three women were riding in the
street car which struck Lanes motor
car amidships. The street car left the
track and, right side up. pushed to-
ward the curbing carrying the motor
car with it. A hospital car came
along, followed by a work car. The
bra kes of the work car failed to work
properly and it rammed the hospital
car, which in turn rammed the de-
rallied gondola. The derailed car
pushed farther into the innards of the
me tor car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
DESERVES GOLD
MEDAL FOR THIS
Cincinnati authority tells how
to dry Up a corn 80 It
lifts out.

You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before. says this
Cincinnati authority. because a few
drops of freezone applied directly on
a tender, aching corn stops soreness
at once and soon the corn 1oosens SO it
can be lifted out, root and all, without
pain
A quarter of an ounce of freezone
costs very little at any drug store, but
is sufficient to take off every hard or
soft corn OF callus. This should be
tried, as i is inexpensive and is said
not to inflame or even irritate the
surrounding tissue or skin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
OFFICIAL WAR
STATEMENTS

GERMAN.
Berlin. Feb. 12.-After day of lively
artillery fire the Settle communi
plateau. on the Italian front the Aus
TRANS attacked south of Sasso Rosso
clearing supporting positions and cap
turing nearly 1S0 prisoners. army head
quarters announced today
BRITISH.
London. Feb. Ia hostile raiding
night northeast of Epehey. but was
driven off by our fire." the war office
reports. Yesterday evening Manchester
troops successfully raided German
trenches west of LaBassee Many casu-
alities were inflicted on the enemies at
oners and a machine gun were cap
tured-
ITALIAN.
Rome. Feb. 12.-The AuStrians yester-
day renewed their attack on the north
ern front west of the Brenta river. but
were held in check by the Italians. The
Austrian columns were torn to pieces
by the Italian artillery and the attacks
were stopped, says today's official re-
port
FRENCH
Paris, Feb. 12-French reconnais-
sances over a wide front were reported
by the war office today. North of
Ailette and Bouvonville. number of
enemy prisoners were taken. West of
Remnauville. French troops penetrated
the German lines and brought back a
number of prisoners
Enemy forces attacked French de-
lenses near Bezonvaux and Posses
wood. following a heavy bombardment
but were thrown back by the French
fire.
German attacks in the Champagne
Woevre and NosgeS broke down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation and that makes the skin soft,
clear and healthy.
ANY druggist can supply you with
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, pim-
pies, rashes, blackheads, in most cases
give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe.
antiseptic liquid. clean, easy to use and
dependable. It costs only Csc: an extra
large bottle, S1.O0. It will not stain, Is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The z. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o
tAdvrrri~@ -nent-I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
GRANGE AT WATSON
Unusual Program For Farmers Meet.
ing This Week.

Something unique in the speaking
line will be the feature of the opening
session of the seventh annual session
of the Shawnee Grange Farmers in
stitute to be held at Watson Thurs
day and Friday of this week The
unique thing will be that the grangers
in answering the roll call are to re-
spond with a speech on some topic
nea rest their hearts.
The reception and entertainment
committees of the institute have ten
dered the members of the Topeka
Chamber of Commerce a hearty in
yitation to attend the meeting and &c
partake copiously and fully of the
chicken dinner which will be pro-
vided Friday noon. 1t is expected
that a large delegation from the c.
vitation.
Program for Days.
The program for the two. day SEES
sion follows:
Thursday. Feb. Al p.
Address of welcome. .......C NJ Warner
Piano solo. Mrs W. A. Warner
Roll call of Changers. each one to respond
with a paper or talk on the subject near
est to their heart.
Music.
Evening Session. 80 O'Clock.
Literary program and valentine box.
Friday, Feb. 15-I0:3O a. m.
Song-"The Star Spangled Banner"
Address +. Whitney
Afternoon Session-I:30 o'clock.
Instrumental music.
Address-Mrs- Ciyda Green. Emergency
Home demonstration agent.
Music.
Herbert G. West-"Farmers' Income Tax
and Its Relation to Farm Accounts
Music.
Doctor Kulp-.Community Action of Gov
eminent at War
Music.
Evening Session. 80 O'Clock.
Music.
Reading. Mrs. Harry Hume
Solo. Observation-Disclosures Miss Ella Tbresher
Lantern Slide Lecture.
More Profit from Livestock
Poultry Management" A D. Folker
county agricultural agent, Shawnee coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-12
RUSS CONFIRM IT
TrOtzky Announces Russia Quits
without Signing Treaty.
Urges Propaganda Among Sol
diers Of Central Empires.

London, Feb. 12.-Official confir-
nation of Russia's withdrawal from
the war was received here today thru
a wireless press bureau dispatch from
Petrograd.
The Russian delegates have de-
clared the Brest-Litovsk peace nego-
tiations ended" declared the dispatch.
Decentralization of the Russian
armies has been ordered.
Some first line detachments OF
younger soldiers have been left to de-
fend the frontiers"
The official proclamation declares
the Russians will not continue the
war against the German and Austrian
workers and will not sign an annexa-
zionist treaty
Let the Enemy Know!
Let the German and Austrian SOL
diers know who is placing them in the
field and for what they are fighting
also that we refused to fight them -
declared the proclamation. which was
signed by Foreign Minister Trotzky.
The rehabilitation proclamation
orders immediate withdrawal from the
trenches and concentration of troops
in the rear for the transportation to
the interior.
Cites Annexationists Policy.
1t begs the soldiers to await the re-
turn homeward calmly and appeals
to them to bring with them stores and
artillery which cost millions
Comrades. peace negotiations are
en- led" the proclamation stated.
German capitalists banker; and
landlords, supported by the silent CO.
operation of the English and French
middle classes, submitted conditions
such as coul, not be subscribed to by
the Russian revolution.
THE governments of Germany and
Austria desire to possess countries and
peoples vanquished by arms.
I'VE could not sign a peace bring
ing sadness and oppression and suf-
fering to millions of workers-but we
cannot and will not continue war be-
gun by the cars capitalists