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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
ENGINEERS COMING
Nearly AE of 37th and Rest of goth
Are To Return.

Washington, Jan. 9:-Pra ctically all
companies of the 37th and the remain
ing companies of the Goth engineers
are included in war department an
nouncementS have been assigned to
early convoy home. These, with other
units on today's list comprise 157
officers and 4.434 men. They are:
Regimental headquarters First bat
talon headquarters and Companies A,
B, c, D, E and F of the 37th engi-
neers; headquarters, First battalion
medical detachment, First. Second.
Third and 36th companies goth engi-
14Sth, 657th and 636th aero squadrons.
First and Third, Fourth. 117th, 30Sth,
314th and 315th trench mortar bat
teries; cement mill company 1S4th
and 227th
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
Girl Mother Asks Mrs. Bundy
To Care for Infant.
Name of Mother Is Mystery OH
cials Have Not Solved.
FATHER OF baby in FRANCE
That Is Story Mother Told as
She Rushed to Taxi.
Said She Was Going To Seek
Work and a Divorce

Country officials today turned their
attention to the tangled skein of mys-
terry and circumstances surrounding
the identity of Baby NJ H"
Baby NJ. H. a tiny, cooling, black
eyed girl, about 8 months old, was left
with Mrs. w. d. Bundy. matron of the
detention home, Wednesday afternoon
evidently between 16 and IT years old,
who said she wanted to leave the child
in some ones care for a week. The
girl. who said she was the wife of a
soldier. who is in France, failed to
tell the name of the baby or of her
self. The only clue to the identity of
the little waif are several initials,
m. H. on the child's clothing.
The girl-mother came to the deten-
ton home in taxicab. At first she
asked Mrs. Bundy what she charged
for taking care of children. Mrs.
children under the supervision of the
probate and juvenile court, and, some
what puzzled. named the figure.
Then She Told Her Story.
Then the mother of the child began
to talk. She told Mrs. Bundy that the
baby came a month after she married
the childs father and asserted that he
she said, he has failed to support her,
She said she had obtained SIS from
the Atchison Red Cross and was going
back to Atchison, Der home, to get a
divorce with the aid of the Red Cross
81 am going to leave the baby here
for a week. she told Mrs. Bundy.
while ! so to Atchison."
She declared she was unable to dc
any work to care for herself and child
because no one would have the baby
around" She failed to say how a
divorce would help matters, but de-
1Ia el, fir,6
home for the child she would not object
to it's adoption. Mrs. Bundy volun-
teered the information that the home
might be found.
Left Baby and Rushed Out.
'I am going to leave the baby here
for week while I go to Atchison,' u
was the somewhat startling statement
then made by the girl. Il hope yop
will take good care of my. darfing.s
The girl, before she could be inter.
rupted, deposited suitcase filled with
baby clothes on the floor. and placed
the baby ON chair, and departed
saying over her shoulder that she
would pay for the baby's care when
she returned; that she didn't have the
which waited for her, and was whirled
away.
Upon introducing her story to Mrs
Bundy. the girlmother said thai
Policeman Hill told her that Mrs
Bundy cared for children" Jesse Hill
patrolman, today declared that he had
never heard of the girl before.
County officials, while trying Il
find out something about the child
and the mother, are also maintaining
an attitude of watchful waiting to SEE
| if the girl comes back in a week
Meanwhile they think that Baby M
H. is the victim of an abandonment
case, but "Baby M. H. war child
COOS to visitors at the detention homs
and seems not at all concerned with
| her new surroundings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
Gain of $3,23O,OOO in Appropri-
atiOns Recommended.
General Approval of $15,53O,0OO
Total in Kansas.
DIFFER IN STATE FAIRS FUNDS
Topeka Asks Only $4,000 and
Hutchinson S277.OOO.
State Institutions Here Ask
Only for What Is Needed.

General legislative appropriations of
SIS. 5.530.S65 have been asked for the
next biennum by Fred w. Knapp, state
auditor. He has recommended to the
coming legislature an increase of
s3,230,5 561 over the appropriations of
two years ago. and has reduced the
budgets submitted by state institu-
tions and departments s2.06O,057.
Knapp urged the abolition of several
departments, big slash in several de-
partmentS and an increase of $780,
900 in the budget of the state executive
council.
In recapitulation of budgets Audi
tor Knapp t. day showed comparative
records of demands, recommendation
and former appropriations. For the
first time in the history of the state
the auditors report will show both the
request of an institution or depart
ment, as well as the auditors recon-
mendation and appropriations by the
previous legislature. Demands of
state institutions and departments for
an appropriation of $17,590,922 for
the two-year period does not include
funds to be reappropriated, or special
For Local Institutions.
State institutions in Topeka Jared
well under the report. After raising
the budget of the executive council
100000 in order to provide for a per-
manent emergency fund, Knapp made
no changes in either the state hospi-
tai, state printing plant, or boys in
hospital asked for $4,000 for two
years, the state printing plant wanted
$406,070, while the Boys Industrial
school budget called for S267,800 and
was approved. The industrial insti-
tute asked for $4,000. Knapp's
recommendation was for $4,000.
Topeka state fair organizations re-
quest for a $4,000 appropriation was
approved by the auditor. The request
is the same as the appropriation of
two years ago. Hutchinson state fair
asked for general appropriation of
S156,972. Knapp's o. K. was for S92,-
472. Hutchinson also asked for $780,
600 for buildings. The auditor re-
duced the amount to $4,000.
For New Buildings.
Total permanent improvement re-
quests were for $1,999,568. Knapp's
approvals under this fund totalled ST.
219, 9,606- The auditor approved a re-
quest for s235, 200 for new buildings
at the State Agricultural college and
for $4,000 for a new building at To-
peka state hospital. The Industrial
institute asked for $93. 900 for build
ings, but was cut to $4,000. A re-
quest for $4,000 for new buildings at
the Industrial school for boys was ap-
proved in full. Larned state hospital
asked for $127,75O for new buildings
and won complete APPROVAL. A request
for S125,000 worth of new buildings
for the industrial farm for women,
was cut to 100000. The state uni
versity wanted $609.25S for buildings.
Its request was trimmed to $352,230.
| General maintenance requests were
trimmed but little. The biggest slice
| came from the state university. which
asked for $2,759.092 and won ap-
proyaI for S2.O2O716
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

it is believed the building may have
been struck by shots going wiId.)
Military Governor Noske who has
been given full power to suppress the
Spartacan revolt. has gone to Jueter-
bog, -27 miles south of Potsdam, to
bring back reliable government troops.
Expect the Yanks.
Rumors were heard on every hand
today that American troops would oc-
cupy the city. to quell any rioting
during the national election (January
15). The majority of the inhabitants
would welcome them. Government
officials would make no comment re-
garding the rumors.
The fighting today Centered in the
Wilhelmsplatz in front of the Ameri-
can embassy.
Prince Leopold's palace is veri-
table machine gun fortress. A hum
dred government soldiers, wearing
trench helmets and armed with
grenades are camped in the ballroom.
The reichskageler is guarded by ar
tiilery. A pitched battle is expected
hourly.
The bourse has been closed by the
government officials. who escaped
with the key to the main vault when
Spartacans sheued~the treasury yes
terday.
No Word to Q. S.
washington, Jan. 9.-Ihe state de-
partment. early today had no dis
patches bearing on the reported kill
ing of twerty in the American en-
bassy in Berlin. It is regarded pos
sitle that there were some Americans
there, or that the group may have in
cluded Spanish diplomatic agents
handling American affairs.
Spreads Thruout Germany.
Copenhagen, Jan. 9.-The Sparta
can revolution has spread thruout
Continued on Page TwoJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

tyxJEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight, Friday and Satur-
day. Warmer Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
PUT OFF MEETING
Allied Leaders Are Unable To
Get Together Today.
Will Postpone Peace Talk
Until First of Week.
(By +he Associated PressJ

Paris, Jan. 9.-President Wilson's
conferences with the premiers of
Great Britain. France and Italy.
which were to open today have been
delayed and probably will not begin
before early next week.
Lloyd George is detained in London
ton of his cabinet. Premier Orlando
of Italy who is due here today will
proba bly, return to Rome where his
presence for forty-eight hours is
nee essary because of matters under
consideration by the Italian parlia-
ment. There will, however, be a meet
ing today at the office of Stephen
Pickon, foreign minister. 1t will be
attended by Mr.. Wilson, Premier Or
lando and Japanese representatives
but it will be informal because of the
absence of Lloyd George, altho Brit
ish representatives will probably be
present. 1t was thought best to hold
the meeting and clear up some pre-
liminary points and it is believed that
important details of procedure will be
settled. If this is done the delegates
will be in a position when Lloyd
George arrives to rapidly complete the
| preliminary work and clear up mat
ters for the opening conferences on
Monday and Tuesday. Importance is
| attached to the meeting of the French
| cabinet today for it is probable that
| President Poincare will definitely
peace congress.
Referring to the conferences as be-
ing between the chiefs of the entente
/ governments the best informed
French sources say that it is nothing
more or less than a meeting-perhaps
mittee. The procedure that will be
| O0 Parp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
ToDAY'S TEMPERATURI

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the wind
was blowing at the rate of miles an
hour from the south. The tempera-
ture for teh day averaged degrees
above normal.
Just as was predicted a week ago,
the weather, says S. D. Flora, state
meteorologist, will for a few days per-
form just like fall weather. A few
days of spring-like weather is now
slated.
No extreme cold weather was re-
ported this morning except from Sault
st. Marie, Michigan, where it was
degrees below zero but this is not ex-
ceptionally cold for that section of the
country.
for Kansas. says Flora, it is the great
northwest that must be watched. Out
lContinned on PAGE TWol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
THE FRENCH DELEGATES
CIemenccau VIII Head Peace ENJOYS
Who Go to Versailles.

Paris, Jan. 9.-The French delegates
to the peace congress. it Is announced,
will be the following:
Georges C1emenceau, the premier.
stephen Pichon, foreign minister.
Louis Lucien Kotz. finance minister.
Andre Tardieu, French high COM
missioner to the United States
Jules Cambon.
The technical representatives will
include Marshal Fech for military
matters and Leon. Bourgeois for the
subject of the society of nations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
MISSOURI FIGHT Is ON
Legislative Argument Over Pro Tenn
pore President Hot Ono.

Jefferson City, Jan. 9.-The situa-
ton as regards the pro tempore presi-
dency of the senate still is in doubt
While Walter c. Goodson, of Macon,
has a majority of two on the face of
the poll of the Democratic member
ship, the action of eight Democratic
leaders Wednesday night in refusing
to attend a caucus to nomiate a man
for the place. has caused strong in
fuence to be exerted to induce him to
withdraw in the interest of party har-
mony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
SENATE STARTS HEARING
Takes Up Proposed Bill To Regulate
the Packers.

Washington. Jan. 9.-Coincident
with house interstate commerce COM
mittee hearings on the federal trade
commissions bill for federal regula-
tion of the meat packing industry the
senate interstate commerce committee
today opened hearings on the bill and
similar legislation. Representatives
of farmers and livestock growers or
ganization which are holding conven-
tions here. were heard today by the
senate committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
LORD CECIL COMING HERE
Report That He Will Succeed Lord
Reading 20 the u s

Paris, Jan. 9.--The Earl of Reading
viii not return to Washington as British
high commissioner and special am
bassador to the United States, accord
ing to London dispatch to the Echo
de Paris 1t is said that Lord Robert
Cecil, former assistant secretary of
state for foreign affairs, will succeed
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
AT ROTARY LUNCHEON
Members Were Told Today About the
Theater Industry.

C. L. Hooper, Burt Bartlett and w
J. Lewis were the speakers today at
the weekly meeting of the Rotary club
at the Elks club. Hooper, who is
manager of the Orpheum theater. read
a paper on the theatrical industry. and
Bartlett read Hooper's biography.
Lewis made a short talk on Rotary.
The club will meet again, under the
weekly plan, next Thursday noon at
the Elks club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
U. s. ENVOY TO HOLY SEE
Wilson's Visit to Pope May Result in
Sending Representative.

Will probably appoint a represe nta-
tive to the Holy See. as a result of the
meeting between President Wilson and
the pope. according to a report in
Catholic circles today Such move
would elevate the Washington dslega-
tion to nunciature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
COOPERATE IN BASEBALL
National, American and Minor Leagues
May Work Together.

Johnstown, Pa. Jan. 9.-Co-opera-
t. IN between National, American and
minor leagues and the National base
ball federation Sandlot governing
body of the United States will be a
chief topic of discussion at a meeting
of the latter orga nization in Cleveland. l.
January 1913 according to announce
ment published here today by head
quarters officials of the Sandlot
league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
THE HUN INTO CANADA
Had Navy Men in This Country
Ready for the Move.

Washington, Jan. German plans
for the invasion of Canada, by men in
this country who have served in the
imperial Germany navy, were today
told the senate committee probing
German propaganda by A Bruce Biel-
aski, head of the bureau of investiga-
ton of the department of justice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
DRYS ARE CONFIDENT
Say Liquor Interests Will Fail in Try
Before the Courts.

Washingt p. Jan. 9.-"Drys" in con-
gress today were confident that wet
attempts to ; I'VE the courts declare the
prohibition amendment to the federal
constitution invalid would fail.
They also declared that they were
assured that the ratification of thirty
six states necessary to make the
amendment operative, would be ac-
complished by the last Of next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
ONE MORE COMMISSION
Senate Education and Labor Commit
te.. Is Now "Studying"

Washington, Jan. Study of labor
problems involved in reconstruction
was resumed today by the senate edu-
cation and labor committee with tes-
timony by officials of the department
OF labor. the federal employment serv-
ice and other government bureaus
which have had charge of labor con-
ditions during the war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
THE MONEY JUST
SEEMS TO GO A
LITTLE FASTER

. Washington. Jan. 9.-Government
expenditures reached the highest fig
ure on record-S125. 900, ,000-on Mon
day, January 6. The treasury today
declared this would be the maximum
daily disbursement and that decline
in daily costs was expected to follow
immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
HUNS RECAPTURE TOWNS
In East Prussia They Win-Wm At
tack Posen Soon,

London. Jan. 9.-The Germans have
recaptured a number of towns in East
Prussia from the Poles and are pre-
pairing to attack Posen, the Evening
News declared today.
Considerable disorder is reported In
Warsaw. The newspaper said the sit
uation in East Prussia is most seri-
ous."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
Try to Kim Prenicr.

Balse. Jan. 9.-An attempt has been
made at Prague to assa ssinate DIR
Karl Kramarz, the Czecho-Slovak pre-
mier. Eight revolver shots were fired
at him, none of which, however, took
effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
HOUSE WILL DECIDE
66th Congress Will Vote on Status of
Victor Berger.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The effect of
Victor Berger's conviction for VIOLA
tion of the espionage act on his being
seated in the next house of repre-
sentatives cannot be determined until
the Sixty-siXth congress meets.
Under the constitution each house
of congress is judge of its own MEM
bership, so that Berger's status will
be decided by vote of the house to
which he was elected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
PEACE ENJOYS MEET
French Have Program for the Peace
Conference Ready.

Paris, Jan. 9.-Premier Clemenceau
of France and Premier Venizelos of
Greece were in conference this morn
ing with the American delegation to
the peace congress.
A French protocol. giving a detail
ed program of the procedure of the
peace conference, has been submitted
to the American and other delegations
by whom it now is under considera-
tiOr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
REAL BATTLE OPENS
Opposers of Suffrage Will Fight the
"Red Flag Movement.
) DIV the Associated Pres

Washington, Jan. 9.-Plans for a
nationwide fight against the "red
flag" movement were made today at
the annual convention here of the Ma
tionaI association opposed to woman
suffrage. A program for a fight in the
next congress against the proposed
Susan B. Anthony equal suffrage
amendment also was considered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
DESTROY THE FORTS
English Tell Turks To Surrender CT
They VIII Be Razed.

London, Jan. 9.-Great Britain, Il
was learned today, has informed Tur-
key that the Dardanelles forts will
be destroyed unless the Turks in Me-
dina surrender Immediately. Medina
is in Arabia, $50 miles northwest of
Mecca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
OFALLON NAMED SPEAKER.
Republican Is to Head the Missouri.
House of Representatives.

Jefferson City. Jan. 9.-S. F. ORAL
Ion. Republican, was elected speaker
of the Missouri house of representa-
tives today by strict party vote. IS
to 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
A POILU STANDS
WHERE HUN KING
STOOD AT METZ

Metz, Jan. 9.-The statue of former
Emperor William of Germany here
has been replaced with one of
French ..poilu."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
IT'S WARM AGAIN NOW
Most of Snow Turned to Water Today
Fair Weather Ahead.

Weather forecast for Kansas: Fair to-
night, Friday and Saturday; warmer Sat
urday.
The shippers forecast calls for a pro-
lection. against temperature Of % de-
grees in all directions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
Salute of Fl Guns Is Fired by Ameri-
cans in Germany.

American Headquarters in Germany.
JAN 8.-A salute of twenty-one guns
was fired today by the army of occu-
patton as a tribute to CoIonl Roose-
welt.
All flags were lowered at 3 d. m.
special military ceremony was held
at corps Headquarters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
MEMORIAL FOR ROOSEVELT

London Express Would Hold Serv-
ice for 7. X. in Westminster Abbey
London, Jan. 9.-The Express
endorses a letter to the editor
printed on its first pace today.
proposing a memorial service for
Col. Theodore Roosevelt in West
minister Abbey. similar to one held
for william Mckinley on Septem-
Der 10, 1901.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

kTIEOLAI LENINE is another exam-
r:e of the i'll fate that Is follow
ing Russian Nicks these days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09
Railway Officials Present Plan
for Future Operation.
Want Secretary of TranspOrta-
tiOn Added to the Cabinet.
ARE FOR PRIVATE OWNERSHIP
With the Government Having
Strict Regulation of Rails.
Making of All Rates Would Be
Taken From States.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Ranroad rates
must go up. even under government
control, T. Dewitt Cuyler, represent
ing the railroad executives, told the
interstate commerce committee today.
Higher rates will be necessary even
under government control" said Guy
Ter. II think the government will
have to raise the rates shortly
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-28
WEATHER IN ELLSWORTH.

For Week Ending at Midnight Tuesday,
May "a. 1919.
From observations taken at the power
station of the Bar Harbor & Union River
Power CO., In Ellsworth. Precipitation
given in inches for the twenty -four hours
ending at midnight
Weather Precip-
Temperature conditions itation
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-28

! Fred Beal, wife and little son, OF Athol,
Mass, are visiting ia Ellsworth.
Henry Donaldson was taken to the
insane hospital at Bangor Monday.
Mrs. c. r. Foster returned last week
from Hull, Mass, where she spent the
winter.
b. T, Smith was in Ellsworth Monday
on his way from Florida to his summer
home in Lamoine.
DR. F. p. Latin returned Monday from
Frankfort, where he was called by the
death OF his brother.
Roland Macomber, recently returned
from overseas, is visiting his parents, j..
II. Mscomber and wife.
Howard II. Adams OF Boston was in
Ellsworth over Sunday, visiting his
mother, Mrs. John @. Adams.
Mrs. .Chsrlene .Conary and Mrs. Harold
P. Carter left Saturday for visit with
relatives and friends in Walthsm, Mass
The ladies of the Methodist society
will hold a cooked food sale at the parson-
age, Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Former Chief Justice l.. A. Emery and
his daughter, Mrs. Allinson OF Provi-
dence, II. l., were in Ellsworth over Sun
day.
full attendance is desired at the
meeting of the festival chorus tomorrow
evening, for rehearsal on Memorial day
music.
| Miss Beulah Salisbury LETT Friday for
| Bucksport, where she will spend the
summer. Her sister Addie accompanied
her for a short visit.
e. Z. Dorr and wife, who have spent
the past year with their daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Braymer, in Seattle, Wash, ar
rived home last week.
Pearl $. Thorsen of New York spent
| Sunday and Monday at his farm in West
Hancock. He was accompanied from
Boston by his brother George.
DIR. Arthur Parcher, recently returned
from overseas service with medical cor ps,
was in Ellsworth Friday, returning to
Fort Dix the same evening. He expects
has discharge soon.
After memorial services at Hancock
hall, Friday, the womaD's relief corps will
serve refreshments to the Grand Army
and the Ellsworth soldier boys at the
Odd Fellows banquet room.
1.-The Pines" has been open ed for the
season. Mrs. Hale is now in Portland,
and will be present at the launching OF
the destroyer Eugene Hale on Memorial
day, after which she will come to Els
| worth.
Ellsworth friends of Cass us NJ. Hol-
lowsy OF Brockton, Mass, are glad to hear
that he is recovering, after what came
near being fatal accident. MIR. Holloway
is a skilled carpenter. He had just stepped
upon a staging when it gave way, and he
Tell thirty feet to the ground. He was