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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-04

Dead-and Modest in His Demands.
The difference between buc-
cancer and profiteer is that tho
buccaneer IS dead.-Los Angeles
Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15

With the initiative that comes at su- perhuman moments to the man of genius, Washington gathered his broken army t0Gether-and feI back ?
 Not exactly. Ie attacked. Howe had
 entered Philadelphia, and Washing ton marched upon him there, attack ing him at Germantown, and in the mick mist of a stormy morning.
 "Philadelphia has taken Howe" laughed Benjamin Franklin in Paris, whither he had gone to endeavor to
 bring France into closer touch with
 our war for independence, when he
 was told that Howe had taken Phil adelphla. The mastcr-movement of Washington had it's elect upon his disheartened army in the grim win ter that followed at Valley Forge whither Washington withdrew in or der to watch Howe at Philadelphia. Though the young Congress was in- triguing against the COmmande--in- chief; though abuse poured its wit rio! upon him, though privation and hunger nd the unfathomabIe faith in Washington was as good as % victory gained to his enduring men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15
WASHINGTON WON BY STRAIECY
 AT BRRNDYWINE

II is difficult 10 think of Washing ion defeated Valley Forge and it's grim winter 10 the little American army was - stimulus to brave. bare footed men who found a zast in dan ger" as says their bioEraphe-, Wood row Wilson BUt-NVashinEt0 defear- ed, Yes, at the Battle of Braudywiue. Pa. And then he defeated Defeat. VI Sept 10, inc day we celebrate WAshington re-entered Philadc. phiI with the remnant of his army. a IurE- ing point that only a genius could have taken. No method so sure to win as to dare! To dare 10 wait or. to dare to attack. The Commander in Chief had been severely defeated at I3raudy,viue. by superior numbers un- der Lord Howe, aided by Cornwallis' cannon. and Kayphausen. His army had broken into bands of flying flu ritives. CoruwallIs' cannon raking them fearfully. The American loss was 1.OOOC while the British had only lost half that number. Lafayette had teen wounded in his first battle on the American side.
 The celebrated Alexander Hamilton Sras. at that time. Washington aide.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15

"It's true" he replied. Look at i ! for yourself He handed me the paper, and I saw 1 outlined on it some figures and let i ters which I knew well enough re 1 ferred to chemistry.
 q don't believe this is the formu- ! Ia. but it is a nice specimen of your writing. It would make a lovely sou venir 10 keep in memory of my time here"
 The flattery was rather crude, but I am afraid my Professor of Chemis- try was very ignorant of matters of ! the world, and after all he was ob- viousIy in love with me. which must have made my words sound like mu- sic to his exceedingly large ears. He was taken in by my apparent interest in his work. and moved by the sen tiInental tone I adopted when speak ing to him he suddenly grasped hold of me in the darkness as We stood outside the shed where l worked and kissed me. I remember well the part I had to play and therefore nestled with unusual content in the arms of this love-sick Professor of Chemis- try.
 "Certainly. my little one" he saiu. "You can keep the paper. I have many copies of it.
 After AeropIane Plans.
 The little one was delighted, but restrained her transports to avoid eX- citing suspicion.
 After that my young Professor saw little of me. I had developed an affair with a draughtsmen in the aeroplane section. and i found that this enga ged
 
 such a fool as the chemist. He failed to rise to various suggestions I made about letting me see a plan of this wonderful new machine that was to revolutionize war in the air l became desperate al the delay, for I had re- ceived several reminders from the chief that it was imperative to get this information at once.
 In the course of the conversation I had learned that this man had at his rooms a plan and speCificat ton Of the latest air wonder, wh.ch he himself had designed from suggestions made by a rather clever German airman, who lacked skill in drawing. I came to the conclusion that my only chanc- was to get to this mans rooms in some way and steal the sketch made an appointment with him the morning after my decision was talk en. and we walked home together
 When his lodgings were reached mentioned that I was rather hungry, and would not mind breakfast at once instead of having to wait until reached my own place II 2 invited me to come inside and see what his land lady could procure for us. I accepted the invitation, and while breakfast was being prepared I turned the talk on the reputation of this man as designer and drauEhtsmean. He was more than usually taikative. and was so flattered by my interest that he Allowed himself to show me most of his drawings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15

l thought we should never come to the one in which l was most in- terested, but in due course we reached it. The sight of it stirred within me all my professional pride, if one can speak in that way or the clearly de- fined qualities of the true spy. I was determined that in some way the plan would be mine. As he showed me the drawings he told me I must inform no one that he had them in his lodg- ings or he would get into serious trou- ble.
 I rejOiced secretly, for I knew that if I should secure them he would be afraid to reveal the theft to the au- thorities. He locked the drawer and put the key in his pocket when the landlady brought in breakfast. After the meal I departed but dropped my purse in an out of the way spot be- fore going.
 My Clever Ruse.
 Two hours later, when I knew the draughtsman would be asleep, I re- turned and told the landlady I had left my purse. She invited me to look for it, and we searched high and low. I saw the draughtsman's coat with the key in the pocket lying on a chair, and under the pretense of looking for my purse l secured the key Then I requested the landlady to get me a drink of water, and while she was gone I opened the drawer and secur- ed the plans.
 Before I went on duty that night these aeroplane plans were safely on the journey to Paris, and I went home then to work at the factory well sat isfied with myself. and feeling that if by any chance discovery did over take me I could die with the con- sciousness that I had served my coun- try well. 1 had been correct in my surmise that the draughtsman would be afraid to report tho theft.
 I had to perforce to remain at Krupps until I decided that it was better to take the risks involved in flight than to continue there. That decision was forced on my opinion by a startling meeting one morning with one of the Secret Service agents from whom I had escaped in Der lin.
 I gave not the least sign Of having recognized him. but passed into the factory and out by another door. which communicated with the maIn gate. waited until the workers going off duty were filing out, anc men way straight to the house of our agent in Essen. He agreed with me a bout the danger of remaining in the town, and we laid plans for my flight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15
BENEFITS THAT SOLDIERS LAW
 ALLOWS THEM
The Things Vocational Boards Can and Can
 not Do.

Washington, Sept. 15-The Voca. tional Reha Utilization Law was Armand ed by Congress on July II. Under the law as it now stands the Federal Board for Voca tional Education. tha agency charged with it's admin .s+ra. Ion' IS not a free lance, as apparent 'Iy many would have it be, but must work within the limits of the law. IT may be interesting to note some of the duties and limitations of the Board in its dealings with disabled soldiers
 The Federal Board can;
 tl). m Provide training for mon whose disa abilities due to service pro- hibit their return to the old jobs.
 tz).-Provide maintenance for such men while in training.
 (S).-Provide allowances for fa,,ai- lies or men in training under Sec ton ? of the Act.
 (D.-Provide free tuition for men whose disabilities do not constitute a vocational handicap but who desire training for improvement.
 t5).-Certffy disa bled men who ar,, otherwise eligible for civil service ,o- sitions
 t6).-Provide equipnent-as books tools. etc, for men in train,nx.
 The Federal Board cannot:
 l)'-Provide support for all dis abled men,
 (2).-Provide training for all dis abled men.
 t3). - Provide training for men whose disabilities do not prohIbit n return to their former occupations. unless they have been awarded com pensation under the Bureau of wn~ RiSl<
 tD.-Provide maintenance during training for men whose disabilities due to service do not prevent their return to the old job
 C6). - Provide allowances for the families of men in training under Section of the Act
 (6).-Provide support for disabled men eligible for training immediate ly on discharge from the service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15
By MISS FILA WESTFRNAN.

Miss Ella Weztcrman is a British girl who was brought up iu Germany, whsre she had the confidence of many prominent German people. She passed as a German during the war, and, working secretly for the Allies, secured muCh valuable informa- ton. In this amazing series her adventures arc thrillingly mar rated.l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15
THE WEATHER.

Ncyv Haven, Sept. 15-FOr New Haven and vicinity: Light show CTS probably tonight and Tues day.
 For Conn: Showers probably tonight and Tuesday; little change in tempcraure; gentle shifting winds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses were issued today: William A Knees, 79 Quarry street and Gladys c. Morehouse, SO6 William street: James J. Nell, 341 Broad street and Kate c. Strauss, GAP Elm street Stratiord; James Gerard, South Manchester, Conn; Anna M. Bergin, 2Oe9 Main street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15

My arrest in the streets of Berlin
 was big surprise to me, for I was afraid I had to look upon myself as being immune from this common lot of tLe Secret Service agent in war time, but my delivery was nearer at hand than I imagined, and 1t also was as great a surprise as the ar rest.
 was placed In a motor car, and in charge of two Secret Service men who had assisted at my arrest I was whirled off towards the Bureau of the Imperial Chancellor. which was at the time used for the interrogation Of suspected persons. We had not been long on the way before the car stopp- ed and one of the men got out, tel ling his companion to wait for him al that point.
 When this man had been absent for a few minutes his companion turned to me, and to my great sur prise said-'Ei,ss Westerman, you were very foolish to venture back to Berlin By doing so you nave not only risked your life but the life of another. If you are not rescued now. you will be shot before the week is out. The other man may be back at any minute. Before he comes you must get away. I will turn my head for few seconds, and you will be off. don't want to know which way you go, and you must not trouble with what happens to me. I may be able to satisfy the Germans that I could not prevent your escape or may not. Whatever happens shall regard as my fate, and make no complaint against you. I can only wish you good luck, and l hope we shall meet here after"
 Without another word this strange man showed me a little white metal badge. l recognized it as the badge which We of the secret Service had carried with us, but only produced at rare moments. Then he turned his head for the signal agreed on, and I jumped rom the car and ran quick ly along tlrE almost deserted street un- til z came to an even qu=eJer avenue turning off to the left
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-15

The newspapers report wholesale prices of meat much lower, but when the market Is falling the retailers be- lieve such reports should be carefully verified
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
SAYS PRISONERS
GET GOOD CARE
Horrors of Capture by BOI-
Sheviki 0verdraWn, Says
SteffenS, investigator.

by United Press:
PARIS. April 5.-Lncoln Steffens,
writer and personal investigator. who
recently returned from Russia. told
the United Press today that some
American soldiers captured by the
bolsheviki informed him they were
better off than those not yet cap
tured."
II do not believe the capture OF
American or British soldiers mean
the untold horrors that have been
limited at" said Steffens.
Il saw several American prisoners
on the Archangel front when / was
in Moscow week before last. l asked
them how they were being treated
and they said they had no complaint
I talked with them privately, which
was easy. since they have the full
freedom of the city. being required
only 10 return to their barracks by
p. m.
They said they had not received
enough food. but that they got as
much as their guards got. and when
the guards got an extra allowance
they likewise got more TO eat. Some
OF them said. We are better off than
the fellows who have not yet been
captured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
SEE OBSTACLE IN
PRICE SETTING
Prosecution of trusts" May
be 0bStruCted by Boards
Present System.
By United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. April ;. Fear
that the industrial boards price
agreements prove an obstacle TO gov
ernment prosecution of trusts may
cause a radical change in plans for
lowering prices. it was learned of
ficially today.
a direct ruling on the point from
Atty. Gen. Palmer may be decid-
ing factor in the dispute between the
railroad administration and the in
dustrial board, which has caused a
serious breach in the presidents
cabinet
IL is believed that Palmer may de
eide the present working of the in
dustrial board violates the anti
trust laws.
The president, it is believed, may
decide on a hands off" policy in the
squabble and will ask that il be set
tied without direction from him.
Efforts will be made TO reach some
sort of a working agreement at a
conference of the board and repre-
sentatives of the railroad admins
trations scheduled for this afternoon.
one result may be the reopening of
the price of steel rails.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
MEXICO CANCELS
BIG LAND GRANT
Concession Made Forty Years
Ago by 0iaz is Withdrawn.
To Gust Foreigners.
BY United Press:


MEXICO CITY. April 5.-On ac-
count OF failure 20 comply with the
original stipulations. the govern
ment today announced cancellation
Of the concession TO the California -
Mexican Land CO. Of Los Angelo.
The concession granted the COM
pany lands in Lower California as-
gregating 13.4S6.355 acres in the
northwestern portion OF this terri
tory. between the 29th and 32nd
parallels A large portion OF the
property was in the delta Of the Col
orado river and the extension OF
the Imperial valley Of California
The tract was granted 90 Gen.
Andrade, Mexican, 10y Pres't Diaz.
upward Of 40 years ago. under the
stipulation that the land would Dee
colonized by the settlement OF
certain number Of families am
nually. This agreement was never
carried out the government con
tends and the land was devoted 10
cattle and other livestock
Americans Interested.
Shortly before the MaderO revo-
luton the tract passed into control
Of the company i'm which the late II
c. Otis OF the Los Angeles Times
and his associates were Interested.
il is declared
subsequently. the government
AYERS. a portion OF the lands was Co.,
rigated and improved on a large
scale. without being colonized The
government declared these improve
ments will Toe appraised and the
company adequately compensated.
but the lands must revert % the
Mexican nation.
IL Is planned 90 begin actual col
onization Immediately.
other extensive grants 70 foreign
ers covering the bulk OF the penin
sula Of Lower California weSc can
celled 20 years ago on the same
ground as that given in the present
instance. The government an
nounccd that under the terms os
the present Mexican constitution %,
land has been or viii be granted to
foreigners
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
DESERTED % YEARS
AGO, GETS DECREE

After being in the bonds OF mar
riage for the past 80 years and be-
ing separated from her husband for
the past 22 years, Hattie Robinson
was set free Friday afternoon when
Judge G. r.. Montgomery of the
superior court granted her divorce
from William II. Robinson.
The couple were married in
March. 1854. and lived together un-
til the faI: of 1897. when the hus-
band deserted her. according 20 the
complaint made 10y the wife She
also said that since that time he
has failed 10 support her
Charging that her husband aban-
doned her just three months after
their marriage Josephine Fox filed
suit in superior court Friday for
divorce from George Fox They
were married in June. 1915. and
separated in September. 1915.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
LANE BETS SUIT
THAT LEAGUE WILL
PASS u. S. SENATE

Bv United Press
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Sec'y Of
the Inferior Lane believes the league
OF nations viii bring him a new
spring suit
He IS so confident that Sen. Lodges
round robin. signed by 39 senators.
will fail to defeat the league cove
nant that he has bet a st. Paul friend
a suit OF clothes that not so senators
will vote against the peace treaty and
the lea que Of nations.
Lane attributes great importance
10 the fact that former Atty. Gen.
Wickersham went 20 Paris an Op-
ponent OF the league and came back
a strong supporter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
PUT ALSACE-LORRAINE TO
Referendum, SAYS FOE
Return German Colonies or Deduct
Value From Indemnity, Insists Hun
Foreign Minister.

COBLENZ April 4.-Informauon said to he in the pos
American army officials that Foreign Minister Brock
Ranzau proposes the following principles
Germany
A negotiated peace.
Union of Germany with Austria.
Admission Germany the of nations the basis
equality
Return OF the German colonies their value deducted from the
ndemniteS
A referendum for AlSaceLonaine.
1t also reported that there less opposition in Germany
giving up Danzig, the Saa ban upper Sea Mamedy and
North ScheSwig
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
PROGRAMS READY
FOR ENTIRE WEEK
Chamber of Commerce to
Hold Luncheon Every
Noon During Drive.

Complete programs for the daily
MONDAY luncheon meetings of the
Chamber of Commerce for the en-
tire week, beginning Monday, as an
aid in the membership campaign.
starting on that day, were announced
Saturday by +. J.. Burch, assistant
to the president.
The Monday luncheon meeting will
be held at the Chamber of Com
merce, when the membership drive
will be formally opened. Col. z. ID.
Holp OF Chicago has been secured as
the principal speaker, and his ad-
dress will he. Get Together. Men,
Your Opportunity Is Here" Rev. j.
r. Greene will invoke the blessing.
\ musical program for the Monday
meeting, including selections on the
accordion 10y Miss Victoria Good
win and selections 10y the Orpheum
theater orchestra. c. i. DuCOm ID
will act as toastmaster. There will
be community singing. led by Barry
Scanlon.
The Tuesday luncheon meeting
Will be at the Oliver hotel. as viii the
others fOllowing. The invocation viii
be by Rev. Rodney McQuarry. pastor
of the First Christian church. Harry
II. Merrick OF Chicago. president Of
the Chicago Commerce association
viii deliver the principal address.
will be made by the
Of the various teams OF the
obtained. The musical
program for Tuesday will comprise
community singing. Miss Rae Cohen
in ''up 10 the minute songs" and Sc
lections 10y the I.asalle Theater or
chestra. Miles W. O'Brien will act
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
PLAN NEW COMMUNITY
CENTER FOR DETROIT
BY United Press
DETRn

BY United Press.
DETROIT. Mich. April 5.-A
community center. with its prin-
cipsl feature a huge apartment
building eligible only TO married
couples with children. will be con-
structed here within five minutes OF
the heart OF the business district.
it was announced today by Rev.
John G.. Benson Wesley Methodist
church.
Upwards OF 100000 will be spent
on the project Dr. Benson said. 4
triangular piece OF ground sur
rounding the church. now occupied
by old buildings will be purchased.
The structures will be razed and
new shops constructed around the
apartment house. The roof Will be
equipped as playground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
STEEPlEJACK DIES
IN FALL FROM WORK
ON EIGHTEENTH FLOOR

By United Press:
DETROIT, Mich. April 5.-Gustav
Polly. % years old. a steeplejack.
plunged Is stories 10 his death here
last evening.
When Polly failed 10 appear for
dinner his chum became alarmed
and instituted a search. The steeple-
'ack's crushed body was found in
the basement OF the building. where
he had been painting an inner chute
at the 18th floor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
TANK NOT HERE YET

Officials OF the ST Joseph coun-
ty Victory loan committee are still
looking for the "whippet" tank that
was 10 have arrived here Friday
morning from Chicago 20 aid in
creating interest in the loan cam
paign. II had not arrived up 70 noon
Saturday. although IL was shipped
by the way OF the New York Cen
tral April !
The tank when IL arrives. viii be
demonstrated through the streets of
South Bend and Mishawaka. The
two men sent here 20 have charge
OF the tank are awaiting its arrival
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
ONLY WORKERS TO
BE GIVEN VOTE
BY SOVIET RULE

by United Press:
BUDAPEST. April 1.-De-
layed)-Tb soviet government
today promulgated new cleo
tOral. giving all workers of both
sexes over the age of rs. the
right to- vote.
The law also deprivcs employ
CTS. merchants. clcrgymen.
monks and persons living on
incomes. of the franchise.
All building materials have
been seized by the government.
insurance companies have been
sOcialized and the universities
are being reOrganiZed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-05
ONE DEAD. THREE HURT.
TN AUTOMOBILE WRECK
1y United Press

1iH United Press
MONROE Mich April Miss
cecilia Mullen. % years old. De
troit was dead here today and
Thomas O'Neil. 80 years old. is in "a
hospital. believed dying following
ar automobile accident near here
late last night
The automobile with four per
sons. skidded of the road AZ Dead
Mans curve and went into the ditch.
s heavy fog obscured the turn.
The other two were also injured
lot not seriously.