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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
SCHWAB AT WORK
Steel Magnate and Shipbuilder
To Speed Ships.
Greatly Increased Production
To Be Urged.

Washington, April 17.-Charles NJ.
Schwab, steel magnate and ship
builder, today began his task of de-
veloping Americas merchant marine.
Drafted into the service by Chair
man Hurley, of the shipping board,
cfwab is counted on to realize Hur-
lcy's dream of great maritime
transportation system for this coun-
try to carry the forces to France that
viii end the war.
Sehwab will Immediately launch his
effort for tremendously increased
production. He will visit yards per-
sorally, get into contact with the men
and is expected shortly to shake up
many present METHODS and working
specifications.
Smallest Vessel 5000 Tons.
The building work will center on
steel ships of nine thousand tons or
more. The smallest ship to be built
after present contracts expire will be
a wooden vessel of five thousand tons
anG there will be only a very small
number of these built in Pacific
coast harbors where lumber is avail
able. There is small chance of ships
below this tonnage being used any
place but in coastwise and West In
dian trade after the war. Concrete
vessels are still in the experimental
stage.
The appointment of Schwab to a
post where he will have complete
supervision of shipbuilding operations
was regarded here as definitely end
ing the discussion on the merits Of
wood and steel ships which broke out
in the Denman-Goethals controversy
nearly a year ago.
Is Practical ShipbuiIder
Schwab, in addition to being one of
the greatest figures in the steel
world, is a practical shipbuilder.
With complete supervision of opera
tions in yards thruout the country
he is expected to bring the shipping
board out of the tangle into which it
has been plunged as a result of being
forced to compete with the war de-
par'ment and railroad administration
in the rush for steel
This has been one of the greatest
difficulties in the way of hurrying
steel ship construction.
Charles Piez, who has been acting
as vica- president and general mana
ger of the Flee corporation, will re-
main as vice president. The manager
post has been abolished.
Hurley Remains in Position
Chairman Hurley and other mem
bers of the shipping board are not
affected bv Schwab's appointment.
That William c. Grace, who is
closely allied with Schwab, will also
be selectel sool for an important
position in the shipping work, was
officially indicated today. Grace's eX-
peIience i'll the shipping industry, it
was stated. will make him especially
vaiUa bic at this time as would his
close association with Schwab.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

told me about" tbs child answered.
IS -idded. want to know what 1t
me--ls. because she says Doctor Max
did it down the hill. She didn't tell
Suddenly erect. Margaret stared at
the child. Tell Nanny Rose to
come here, Ruth, and we will find out
what she meant
us righ' hyar. Miss Mar'gret. I JUS
dun foller dat chill case 1 feared she'd
yo' git skeered, honey, TO- thar amt
nothin' to git skeered about
What are you talking about
Nanny? Wha- has happened to Doc
tor Max? Tell me at once"
Jus muffin but what dat no count
niger. Jake, toll me. He say de doc
tor skidded. eff you know what dat
mean, an dun brought up at de horse
piddle- Lan's sake. Whar yo' goin'
Miss Margaret. hab yo' done gone
clare crazy?"
For Margaret had left the couch and
was making her way slowly. STUN
blingly toward the veranda thru the
open window.
Followed by her old nurse and the
wondering child, with one intent, to
from her home, she went falteringly
on. catching now and then to NAM
my's shoulder, again Strengthening
herself and walking alone while the
old colored woman muttered impreca-
tons upon her son, Jake, whose story
had brought about this unheard of
thing.
Eut the strength. keyed for the mo-
ment to unusual exertion. could last
but little time. Conscious that 1t
for 1t to last until she reached the
building; prayed that she would be in
tir-s to tell him that she was awake at
last. Nothing mattered but that he
should know what life would mean to
her without him. and she hurried.
hurried until at length she sank ex-
hausted upon the steps leading up to
ST. Luke's.
There were people about who stared
at her. Nanny Rose with hands
upon her bullying hips glared at then,
as she sheltered the girl with her huge
figure. Then an inspiration came to
her and her manner changed to in
gratiating blandness.
EFF one OBJ yo'alls II go up thar an
ask TO- de doctor I suttinly'd be much
erbleeged."
Amy one in PARTICULAR" some one
| asked. I
"Suttinly not" she replied, with dig
nifty. Jus some doctor'll do"
She waited long, dong enough Tor
the passers-by. their curiosity unsatis-
fled, to go their different ways. Hear
ing steps behind her she turned and
for the second time within the hour
gasped out her amazement at the I'M
expected.
'Fo' GawdS sake! Wot yo' dom
runnin' down desc hyar stairs. Miss
Mar'gret an me fou't yo' was daid.'
Hush, Nanny" Doctor Max said
imperatively. Hush STOPPING. he
gathered the girl into his arms. Then
Margaret spoke.
IT am only tired. Just tired Is Il
really you, Max? 1 was afraid ]
would never reach you and 1 wanted
so to tell you that 1 give UP. I thought
1 was right, dear, but nothing matters
now but just you" and before the
scandalized gaze of Nanny Rose the
girl slipped her arms about the bis
doctors neck. Just as eff she had'n
bin brung up spectacle" the old
woman moaned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
COURT SESSION OVER
Judge Pollock VIII Hear Equity Gases
i'm Kansas City

All Jury cases for the April term Of
the United States district court are at
an end. The April term is still open.
but are equity cases which may be
decided by Federal Judge John G.
Pollock at Kansas City Kan. Judge
Pollock il in Kansas City today.
The last case tried was that OF
Alfred G. Schoenhoven against the
Business Mems Accident Association
of America, a Kansas City corporation.
Schoenhoven had a claim against the
company for $1,000 for injuries re-
ceived when he was shot by burglar
ut his home. 1922 College avenue. one
night in February. 1915. The case
was contested. The jury was held In
the court room until 10 o'clock Tues
day night to hear the evidence Today
it returned a verdict of $1,000 for the
plaintiff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
VOTE ON PROHIBITION
New York Cities Arc Still Polling
Today.

Albany, April 17.-Men and women
voters in thirty-nine of the cities of
New York continue today to register
at the polls their wishes on the local
option question. 1t was estimated
from early reports that yesterday
the first of the double day election
from sixty to seventy-five per cent of
the registered vote had been cast
The result of the election is expected
to present strong indication of the
general sentiment toward the federal
prohibition amendment and thus
forecast to a considera BILE extent the
action of the 1919 Legislature on rati-
fication.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

The losses by fire in the United
ctates and Canada during the month
of March. as compiled from the rec
ords of the New York Journal of
p. Commerce, aggregated $50, $50,
Z. showing an increase of over two and
half million dollars from the figures
of March last year, but eighteen mill
lions less than in March. 1916. when
the total was swelled by the three
southern conflagra ti"ns-Paris. Tex;
Augusta. Ga. and Nashville, Tenn
q The March losses this year are about
the same as those of February. and
the total for the first three months
Notwithstanding the serious January
losses. are considerably better than
The first three months of either 1917
or 1916.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
MEET AT C. OF c.
Red Cross Divisional Repre-
sentatives Here Tomorrow.
Captain Vickers, British Hero,
To Address Them.

Capt Leslie Vickers. British army
hero, will be the principal speaker be-
fore the meeting and luncheon to-
morrow at the Chamber of Commerce
of the Kansas war fund managers and
division representatives of the Red
Cross, it was asserted today by s. E.
Cobb, state chairman.
1t is expected that more than 100
state workers will attend the confer
ence here, which will include BUSH
ness meeting in the morning at
Memorial hall. At the business meet
ing a uniform system of making the
next war fund drive in Kansas will be
installed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
THE WAR SITUATION.

No clearer or more far seeing view
of the war situation as it exists today
has been set forth than that of Henry
Clews, New York financier, who
writes:
The war is now in the most critical
period hitherto reached. Our enemy
realizes that ultimate defeat is in
evitab.e unless he can win a great
victory while Russia is on her back
and America not yet in full force at
the front. He also feels keenly the
growing loss of man power and the
decline of economic resources. His
position is desperate; his difficulties
in carrying on the war are growing
at discouraging rate. and his
strength has been declining more
rapidly than that of the allies. This
is his last chance. Apparently it is a
grapple to the death. If he can
the British and French, or capture
Paris. he could prolong but not win
the war.
Can the allies withstand the present
terrifi: onslaughts against them: or
will they be obliged to give way and
make their stand behind present
linea? The best answer is the quiet
confidence shown at allied headQuar-
tiers in spite of recent reverses. Both
France and Britain are making Wig
orous renewed efforts to carry on the
struggle. AS long as the allied lines
bend and do MOI break, all is safe
T"ere Is no doubt where victory
viii ultimately stand: but our help is
sore.y needed, IL only to shorten this
terrible slaughter. The quicker the
great decision is reached the better
for all tho world; and for the sake of
freedom, justice and humanity this
country must speed up to still high
er pitch it's efforts for pushing the
wal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

Standard Oils recent announcement
that it has bestowed a new labor de-
mocracy' upon its large army of en-
ployes. along the lines af annuities,
group insurance and a share in prof
its. is explained approvingly by the
New York Times as a move to halt or
control further progress along the
lines of protective measures for labor
like workmen's compensation and
health insurance. and to hold laborers
10 their jobs. After all what better
service could be rendered laborers
than Keeping them at work? when
excess profits taxes average Is per
cent on common stock" says the
Times editorial, there is an indica-
ton of liberal profits. of which no bet
ter use could be made than by division
which shall attach the workers to the
enterprise in these days of shifting
1abor." And. the Times points out
Significantly, beyond this business
reason is q belief that captains of
industry are genuinely DESTROYS of
sharing their prosperity with those
who helped them to it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

New York is another state that is
about to join the growing list of COM
monwealths that have adopted anti
idling measures. The bill is up to
the governor now. New York prob
ably has a higher percentage of loaf
ers, computed on a LASTS of total pop
ulation, than has any other state in
the union. If her millionaires and
their sons shall be compelled to go to
work, the labor situation should be
greatly improved. This is no time for
slackers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT.

Speaking of strong men for the
presidency, in training, experience,
and the confidence of the people
Theodore Roosevelt and William H
Taft are suggested.
Separately they are real statesmen.
Together, they would make a great
team. Every portion of the country
would receive due consideration, and
every part of the nation would have
faith that Roosevelt and Taft would
see that America stood four square to
the winds, and successfully conducted
herself to the limit of our enormous
resources in devotion to the cause of
the allies: liberty, justice and world
peace.
Each man has received the honor
ripened experience. not only as chief
executive of the United States but in
a world of diplomatic and state craft
service.
Now that these two old associates
have renewed their personal friend
ships, what a team in craftsmanship
they would make as executive heads
of the nation, now in this crucial pc
riod which must, too, be followed by
other and many crucial periods be-
cause of national and world problems
of peace, following the horrors of the
world war.
Roosevelt as president of the United
States would be more than equal to
seas and many divisions of men in
France.
The kaiser, who knows Roosevelt
and knows his career, would dread
him as presiden. of the United States
more than he would fear any man.
President Taft, historical record has
it, made an admirable executive.
Since he retired from office, he has
more fully modestly made plain his
craftsmanship and great ability.
Among the soldiers, probably there
is none who enjoys with President
Wilson their love. esteem and conf
dence as do Roosevelt and Taft.
Tafts connections with the League
to Enforce Peace. his wonderful eff
forts and success in laying the foun-
dations for such an International
court, which will be ready forever aft
err the war to adjust differences be-
tween nations and compel their settle
ment. without resort to human
slaughter or the mutilation of person
and property, have brought him into
prominence not only in this country,
but the world around.
While Roosevelt, in a large sense,
represents, as no other man. the coun-
try at large. he also was allied for a
brief time with the offshoot of the Re-
publicans calling themselves the Pro-
gressives. Taft, while likewise broad
in his nationwide representative ca
pacity, has been aligned continuously
with the political forces which have
classed themselves as the conserva-
tives, holding to old line attachments.
Our ticket for 1920: Roosevelt and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

Publication of the Austrian emper-
or's peace flyer. written to his broth
er-in-law a year ago. again calls to
mind that oft quoted remark made by
Uncle Chester Thomas, to the effect
that a man would oetter walk hum
bred miles than write a letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

The Huns have been testing the
fighting qualities of the Americans on
the western front and the indications
are that they are not entirely pleased
with the sample Up TO this time they
have been beaten in every encounter
and that it will be so to the end there
IS no reason to doubt. Free men ever
have triumphed over slaves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

New York. April ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper. and 8 months. 9. Sterling. 60 day
bills. 4-I2l2: commercial. 90 day bills on
banks. 4-12: commercial. go day bills liza !:
demand. f.15ls: cables. 1865. Francs de
mand. 512A: cables. 5.70iz. Bar silver
aJ3sc: Mexican dollars. &c. Government
bonds. heavy: railroad bonds, heavy. Time
loans. easier: GO days. 514@6: 90 days and
months. "a M6.
Call money. stronger: high. 5; low. ~ I;
ruling rate. 31a closing bid iM offered at
3 last loan J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
OLDEST MEMBER DIES
Virginia Congressman Stricken With
Paralysis.
Washington. April

Washington, April 17-Congress-
man William Jones. First Virginia
district, and the oldest member of
congress in point of continuous serv-
ice. died this afternoon at George
Washington university hospital. He
had been near death for several days
following a pare ytic stroke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

Wall st. New York. April 17.--STOCkS-
War news WAS again the chief influence In
today's stock market. leaders making vari-
able recoyeries from extreme recessfons of
] to points Sales Appropriated 325, 900
shares
International Paper at new high level
and further rallies In United States Steel
and Reading were the conspicuous figures
of the last hour. The closing was frreg-
961i to 9i. 49, and second As 1910 TO @.i0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

The Buffalo News demands that the
light be turned on our aircraft pro-
duction. But there is no such thing
as aircraft production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

Georgia. it is announced by the At
lanta Constitution, gracefully and with
the best of feeling yields to Illinois
the banner of the leading mob law
state in the Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

The response that is being made to
the call for the third liberty loan
shows that the American dollar fol-
lows the flag. Let the dollars con-
tinue to go forward in a steady stream.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
TWO QUAKES FELT
Earth Shakes Itself Little in Cali.
fornia.

Eureka. Calf, April 1.-Two
earthquake shocks were felt in Eu-
reka early today. the first at 7:4S and
lasting Is seconds. followed by five
second shake Immediately thereafter.
Neither shock was violent and no
damage was done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17
Local Mention.

An entertainment and exhibit of
school work will be given tonight at
Lafayette school The program will
include a patriotic pageant, songs and
exercises Proceeds will go to the
Junior Red Cross The exhibit will be
open at o'clock and the entertain
rnent will begin at O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

New York. April 17.-coTToS-spo
steady; middling, 31.JU-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-17

DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kan. Ave.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-05
COMMITTEE IN SENATE
ALTERS REVENUE BILL
Requires Return From Every Indi-
vidual for Gross Income Of
$1,000 or More.
EXEMPTIONS NOT AFFECTED
Amendment Applies to Both Mar.
ricd and Unmarried Persons.
Many Uncontcstcd Provisions of
House Measure Approved.

WASHINGTON. October 4-The rrst
important amendment to the new war
revenue bill affecting the general pub
lie was adopted by the Senate Com
mittee on Finance to-day. 1t will re-
qulre every individual with a gross
income of $1,000 a year or more to
make a return to the government. In
these times of high wages it will mean
that almost every worker in the coun-
try with steady employment Will have
to account to the government for his
income.
In the bill as drawn and adopted by
the House the PROVISIONS require re-
turn from every individual for a net
income Of $1,000 or more. The mem
bers of the Finance Committee thought
that this provision gave too much lat
cording to his own calculations. did not
enjoy a net income of $1,000 annually.
no matter what his gross income
to the government.
Under the Senate amendment, the ,ex-
emptions OF $1,000 for an unmarried
not affected. It's effect will be TO have
records Of gross income OF every in
dividual, with exemptions noted. and
then. If in the opinion of the Treasury
Department. any portion of such in
come is liable to taxation under the
bill, the tax will be levied and col
lected
The Senate amendment applies to
married, as well as single, persons. and
another change requires Il separate in
come accounting OF both husband and
wife. where each has gross income
in excess of $4,000 annually.
At its long session to-day. the SEN
ate committee made considerable prog
rcss in the consideration OF the bin and
approval of provisions. which virtual.
~ were uncontcsted. Members of the
committee have from the start been
anxious to make quick work Of the
bill and Secretary McAdoo's letter. urE-
ing early action. was received in good
grace by the committee, although they
believed they were doing all possible
to get a fair and equitable tax meas
urc through the Senate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-05
SIXTEEN ARRAIGNED
ENTER PLEA OF NOT Gritty

BF Associated Press.
NEW YORK. October 4.-Arraigncd
to-day in the Federal Court on indict-
mcnts charging conspiracy TO defraud
the government. Colonel II. j. Hirsch
and Lieutenant Samuel Grass. OF The
Snartermaster's department. l.. S. a:
MOTIFS ana Leo Rosenwaaser, officials
OF Rosenwasser Brothers, Inc, and
Twelve government inspectors and EN-
p!oyees OF the Rosenwasscr plant at
Long Island city. pleaded NOT guilty.
Morris and Leo Rosenwasser were
released on bail Of $4,000 each. Lieu
tenant Grass and three other inspectors
S5.0o0 each. and the employees OF tn.
Eosenwasser company $4,000 each.
Colonel Hirsch's bail was fixed nomi-
rally at $1,000 and he was released
on his personal pledge under direction
Of military authorities who guaranteed
him in lieu of bonds
Colonel Hirsch refused to make any
statement other than that he was alb
S9lutely tgno ant OF any conspiracy"
Inc defendants are charged with
"skimping' in the production of ava-
tors supplies. The Rosenwasser nrm
total 100000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-05
SLAVIC LEGION OFFICERS
WILL TRAIN AT CAMP LEE
OmcInl Regulations Announced FOL
ItaisinE of Unit Through Vol
untnry Enlistment.

WASHINGTON. October 4.-omcial
regulations Of the raising of Slavic
legion in the United States, to be COM
POSED of Jugo-Slavs. Czecho- Slovaks
and Ruthenians tUkranians) were an
NJ Inced tonight at the direction of the
President
The legion will be organized, armed
ard equipped as infantry regiments. II
will be recruited only through volun-
tary enlistment. and its officers below
The rank OF field officers tall those be-
low brigadier-generan must be able to
speak the language of their respective
unit. as we'll as English.
Companies will be composed OF mem
bers Of the same race. so far as prac-
ticable. and all officers except field Of
ficcrs also will be Of the same race as
their units so far as possible.
4 special course Of training will be
given at the central officers training
school at Camp Lee, Va, for the oiti-
GERS personnel. to which Will be elgi-
BILE properly qualified men already com
missioned in the army. enhsted OF the
races named, and civilians of the Slavic
races who can meet the qualifications.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-05
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