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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25

Nurich?'' I'm afraid not. He says there
isn't one thing about his job that he
likes '-BuffalO Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
House and Senate Flooded With
Proposed Highway Measures.
But None of Them Is Likely to
Ever See Daylight.
TWO FACTIONS IN FIGHT
County Commissioners Oppose
Measures of Road Associations.
House Committee Will Prob
ably Draft Its Own Bill.

OF all the roads and bridge bills in
troduced in the Kansas legislature not
one is likely to get out of the commit
tee on roads and highways. There
seems to be a greater division Of SEN
committee over what a road law
should be than there is in the legisla-
ture over what sort OF an initiative
and referendum resolution should be
submitted to the voters.
There are ten different kinds Of bills
affecting roads and bridges in the
house and five different breeds in the
senate. The senate committee has
been grinding on some of its meas
ures, but thus far has not reached any
agreement on any bill.
Tho senate committee is waiting to
see which way the house is going to
jump. The senate does not feel like
getting out a road bill and then hav-
ing the house change the thing and
again.
Draft New Bill.
'rhe house committee on roads and
highways will draft a bill Of its own
said Chairman Gray Of that commit
tee. I'VE will have our first real
meeting Tuesday evening. have
talked with most Of the members Of
the committee ana none or them are
agreed upon any OF the bills so far
presented.
There IL much OF merit in all of the
bills. Some Of them are not radically
different except in some details. but 1t
is on details where we do not agree. It
Is my judgment that the committee will
go over all Of the bills, keep working at
them and finally the committee will
draft a good roads bill Of its own and
present 1t to the house."
Two Sides Fight.
There are two interests working
against each other in the good roads
legislation. One IL the county commits
sioners, who do not want to lose the
power Of laying out the highways in
their own counties and having the
work done az they see fit. The other is
some Of the good roads associations
who want q highway commission to
take charge Of all roads SO that there
may be some uniformity in road work
and the building Of connecting high
ways through all the counties under a
general good roads system covering the
entire state.
Each of these interests have their own
pet measures in and members have
taken these bills. changed them to suit
their own ideas in places and intro
duced them also. -s c- &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
RESOLVE NOT TO GOSSIP.
Members of Mothers" Club at Card
ner Will Bride Their Tongues.

Gardner. Kan, Jan. 25.-Gossiping
was put under the ban by the Mothers
club of Gardner today. At a meeting
of the club the members signed the
following pledge:
I'VE, the members of the Mothers
club, believing that unkind gossip is
contrary to the spirit of the Golden
Rule; that it is hindrance to spiritual
growth and an evil to the community,
hereby pledge ourselves to endeavor
to ourselves abstain from all such gos-
sip and to use our influence in per-
suading others to join with us in our
efforts to free the community of this
evil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
WANT A WOMAN MAYOR.
Many Hutchinson Voters Urge Pr0mi-
nent Lady 20 Run for Office.

Hutchinson, Kan, Jan. 25.-Hutch-
inson may have a chance to elect a
woman mayor this spring. And if
that chanc, is offered, and she is
elected, it will be a strictly business
administration, for Mrs. Winnie Skin
ner, who is being urged by friends to
enter the race for the nomination, is
probably one of the towns best bust
ness women. Mse -a
The boom was launched a week ago,
but Mrs. Skinner still refuses to con-
slider the matter seriously. Her
friends. however. regard it in a differ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
STUDENT GAVE BAD CHECK.
But Now He's III Germany, So Holder
Won't Trouble Him.

Manhattan, Kan, Jan. 25.-An
Aggievllle merchant has a very, very
bad check on his hands. 1t was given
him during the winter term last year,
and the student who passed it left COL
lege before the merchant attempted
to cash the check
On looking up the records of the
delinquent, it was found that his home
was in Germany, and that he had re-
turned to that place. The holder of
the check, which is for two bones, saws
that he hasn't the heart to send a col
lector after the fellow. as he probably
is having troubles of his own.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
CITY AGAINST DANCING.
GO0tlland Council Passes Law Agains
the Tango and Moonlight Waltz.

Goodland. Kan. Jan. 25.-The city
council of Goodland has placed ban
on certain kinds of dances by passing
an ordinance prohibiting dances known
Tango Turkey Trot.'' Grizzly
Bear Bunny Hug" and Moonlight
Waltz
A violation of the ordinance renders
the offender liable to fine of from one
to fifty dollars and if not paid, to stand
committed until fine and costs are paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25

ent light and court house officials are
unanimous in their support of Mrs.
Skinner, who is particularly well
known there on account of her alb
stract work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25

The ordinance is meeting with popular
approval and an effort will be made to
see that the provisions of the ordinance
are complied with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN.
Section LabOrcr ON Motor Car Killed
Near Ottawa Sunday.

Near Ottawa Sunday.
Ottawa, Kan. Jan. 25.-When Ben
jamin Bliss. 25 years old, raced
against a fast California bound Santa
Fee train three miles west of Ottawa
Sunday he was killed.
Bliss, section laborer, was travel
ing over TT section in a motor car.
He had left the car on the tracks to
go into tower at a road crossing.
Seeing the fast passenger train COM
ing he ran to the motor to remove it,
but was struck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-25
OskaIoosa Woman Is Dead.

OskaloOsa. Kan, Jan. 25.-Mrs
Garrett, wife of M. R. Garrett, pro
prietor of the Commercial hotel, dice
here Saturday morning. Her husband
and seven minor children survive her
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24
AUTO WIZARD TO MAKE TRIP
 OUTSIDE

Robert Sheldon will leave Sunday morning for Chitina with passengers over his automobile line and following his present plans, Fairbanks will not see him again until midsummer. He will work on the other end of the line with Maurice Ashton while Fred Robinson and Martin Adams will GOV CT this end during the spring traffic.
 From Chitina, after the trail breaks up. Sheldon will visit the outside for the first time in twenty years, and he goes to Seattle on a mission of gen eral interest to northern automobil ists. He has been experimenting for some time, as is well known, upon a suitable machine for summer and for winter use in this country, where the roads are still trails mostly and deep snow lies upon the ground for months However, securing and assembling parts in Alaska's interior is an expen- sive proposition and now he purposes to do the work in Seattle. There, he figures, he will be able to build a machine to suit himself quickly and inexpensively, and in some cases to talk with manufacturers. That he Is an automobile expert is unques. toned and that he has performed some remarkable trips with them in this country is likewise conceded.
 Asked why he did not go direct to some large factory he explained that such experiment work would conflict with their regular routine and conse- quently delay would probably result The large factories are merely assem- bling depots for the most part any how, parts being made by from ten to thirty different factories, and he be lieves he can get all the parts and ex- pert assistance he needs right on the Pacific coast.
 His latest experiment is to remove the rear wheels of an auto and use in their place two high buggy wheels, working on a larger gear from the same crankshaft. This gives the ma chine higb, clearance and enables
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24
CH|SANA TRAIL |S GETTING SUIT
 FUR TRAVEL

Mccarthy, March 21-Spring has come with a rush. The trails are breaking up and the snow is rapidly disappearing. Many of the Sushanna freighters are in town for the last loads of the season. The only large outfit which has been taken in this season is that of oscar Freedman, who took in forty tons of freight over the Skolai Pass route. Grub will be scarce and will bring high prices In the Sushanna this summer.
 Hamshaw has shown no signs Of life so far and is not expected to operate this year. Many small op, orators, including Sargent, Taylor, Wi
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Before the United States Commls- sioner, Kayak Precinct, Territory of Alaska, In Probate
 Notice of settlement of Final Account In the Matter of the Estate Of g. A. D. Morrison, deceased
 Notice is hereby given that on Fri day, the 3Oth day of April, 1915, al the hour of 10 o'clock, a. III. at the office of the U. s. Commissioner and Probate Judge Of Kayak Precinct, Territory of Alaska, at Katalla in said precinct, the final account of the administrator of said estate will be heard and settled.
 JULIUS THOMPSON,
 Administrator. First publication Feb. 26, 1915. Last publication March 26, 1915.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24

ley, Bell and others will work indi- vidual claims and the output will probably be as great as last year. Last years output totaled $275,OOO
 The refusal of Judge Brown to grant a saloon license to the hotel Golden, has resulted in the closing of the hotel Several other parties are busy getting cue saloon petitions and it is expected that the Judge will soon have an opportunity to pass on new
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24
aDDlicatiOns.

applications.
 Mccarthy is rejoicing over the granting of a school district to this section. Mir. Lang, the clerk of the court, has been very active in his efforts 10 remedy the lack of a school for our twenty or more chil- dren, and much credit is due him.
 NJ. Finkelstein has come to stay. He has opened a store in the John son building and declares that McCar- thy is the best little town in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24

Lee & Mcknight are overhaullng and reftting the launch Annie, and will engage in catching and mild curing King salmon on their own account.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24
FOR SALE

4-horse power Sweet detachable mo. tor and canvas folding boat with mo tor attachment. Inquire O'Neill & Slater Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24

By subscribing for The Daily Times you are supporting a Cordova enter prise.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24

A fresh supply Of Augustine & Key CTS Candies received on the last steamer. s. BLUM & co.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24

1t to go over most ordinary obstacles to be met with on the rough road or News-Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-24

Some cooking at the Windsor grill.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
UNEXPLODED BOMBS
FOUND ON SHIPS
Plot to Destroy Munitions
Indicated.
THEY FAILED TO EXPLODE
T"'h Oh the Three Vessels Carried
Supplies for the French
Army.

New York, July 7.-Three ships
sailing from this port to Europe and
reaching there last May, it was learn
ed from an authoritative source to-
day, were found to have unexploded
bombs aboard, placed there in this
city before sailing.
Two of the three vessels were the
British steamships Bankdale. which
left New York, May for Havre, and
Lord Erne, which sailed April 90 for
the same destination.
In each case, it was said, the
bombs had been placed aboard a YES
sci carrying automobiles and other
supplies for the French army. An
investigation is being made by de-
partment of justice agents, city de-
tectives and French government rep-
resentatives, it was said.
FAILED TO EXPLODE.
The bombs were found among the
cargoes. At least one of them con-
sisted of two large iron cylinders, one
contained acid and the other an ex-
plosive which would be set off when
the acid should eat its way through.
the walls of the cylinder. The plot
was frustrated in each case, it was
said, by failure of the acid to pene-
trate the iron.
The existence of a well-defned
plot to destroy war munitions, it was
said, had been uncovered. An
nouncement that the bombs had been
discovered was made by steamship
man in high standing in this city,
who confirmed the story told today
by II. c. Hill. a passenger of the
steamer Espagne. Mr.. Hill said that
one such Jomb had been found
aboard vessel which he declined to
name because he thought tbs designa-
tion might hamper investigation. For
the same reason, the steamship man
confirming the attempts to wreck
steamers declined to allow his name
to be used
The Bankdale and Lord Erne, both
British freight ships, were under
charter of the French line. Officials
of the line today declined to discuss
the matter further than to say the
two ships had sailed under charter
and that they did not carry passen-
gers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
ORDER IN THE VAUGHN CASE.
Death Sentence Will he Repasscd on
GrcenvilIe Man.

Columbia, July S.-The state su-
preme court handed down today an
order remanding the case of T. T..
Vaughn, a white man in the state
penitentiary here convicted of statu-
tory assault upon 16-year-oId
charge in fraternal orphanage at
Greenville, of which he was superin-
tendent, to the Greenville county
court for resentence, which Will be
death by electrocution under the
state law
According to this order it appears
that Vaughn has lost his last chance
in the courts to obtain a prison SEN
tence or acquittal. after fighting his
case through the courts of the state
and the federal supreme court since
his first trial at Greenville in 1912.
The crime for which he was convict
ed was alleged to have been commit
ted in 1903.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
PROSPECTS FOR
CROPS ARE GOOD
Almost Every Important Crop
is Better Than the Average
for Six Years.


for Six Years.
Washington. July 8.-American
farmers, confronted with feeding the
world while Europe is at war, have
planted record acreages Of all prin-
cipal crops. Moreover, official esti-
mates made public today by the de-
partment of agriculture disclose
prospects Of production exceeding
the average of the last six years in
almost every important crop. Based
OIL the growing conditions on July l
some foodstuff crops give promise
of new records. Their money values
promise records accordingly. Corn,
greatest and most valuable of all
American farm products, shows an
area of 1O9,273,OOO acres-half a
million more than ever beforehand
is expected to produce 2,S14,OOO, 900
bushels.
Despite wet and cold weather for
seven weeks which has retarded
growth and cultivation in the impor-
'oht wi III SldtSS anu lOTCeS the con-
dition 2.5 per cent below the 1O-year
average, the new crop is estimated
to be 100000 bushels greater
than the last 10-year average and
141, 100000 greater than last years
production.
The outlook for the billion-bushel
wheat yield continues to grow. Lat
est estimates raise the prospective
production to 963,00O,0OO bushels,
an increase CT 100000 bushels
since the last estimate. Winter
wheat, however, shows OF per cent
drop in condition which reduces it's
prospective production by 100000
bushels. That is sacrificed to rains
in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Other states were reported practi-
cally the same or better than a
month ago.
The Hessian fly's depredations are
not reflected in the June report.
Those reports now at hand in the
department OF agriculture show that
corn, winter wheat, oats, white and
sweet potatoes and rice are growing
on record acreages.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
FURTHER TROUBLE
IN DYE SITUATION.
germany Hears That America is Ship
ping Dyestuffs to Great Britain.
Efforts of Department.

Washington, July 7.-Further
complications in the efforts of Ameri-
can textile manufacturers to induce
Germany to permit shipments of coal
tar dyes to the United States were
reported to the department of com
merce today by Commercial Attache
thompson, assigned to Berlin. but
now at The Hague.
Barring of American cotton from
Germany by the British order-in-
council was the primary obstacle in
the way of gaining German assent to
shipment and now to that has been
added reports of the exporting of
American dyestuffs to Great Britain
Until the ban is released from cot
ton officials ere convinced Germany
will not permit exporting of coal tar
products, loaded by American manu-
facturers.
Department of commerce officials
who began an investigation after re-
ceipt of the latest adviCes from Mr..
thompson, determining that coal tar
products were not involved in the re-
ported shipments to Great Britain be-
cause they consisted only of vege-
table dyes manufactured in the Uni
ted States. Germany will be inform
ed OF this in continued efforts to oh
tain the coal tar products.
Commerce department officials
have been active since the outbreak
of war in Europe in attempting to
solve problems arising from shortage
OF coal tar dyes. A committee of ey-
perts of the department is comforting
with the federal trade commission
to arrange to assure the stability of
the growing domestic dye industry
when on the restoration of peace
American manufacturers have to face
German competition.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
REPLY EXPECTED
TODAY OR TOMORROW
Germany'S Answer to American Note
Regarding Submarine Warfare
Ready for Transmission.

Berlin, via London. July S-Tbe
German reply to the American note
regarding the Lusitania and suhma-
rine warfare, according to informa-
tion obtained here, probably will be
delivered on Saturday, July 10, or
possibly even tomorrow. The gem
eral tenor and motive of the gov
ernment behind these PROPOSALS NAV
be communicated confdentially tn
the leading representatives of the
press tomorrow but il is understood
that the publication of the text in
Berlin viii bc deferred until tn.
afternoon Of the day on which il il
presented to Washington.
The fact that the American oo,.-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
HOGS FOR WOOD PASTURE.
TamwOrths Recommended as Good
Breed for This Purpose.

Clemson College, July Sin an
swer to . recent inquiry as to the
best breed OF hogs for wood pasture.
where the hogs would have consider
able range. the animal husbandry
division of Clemson College recon-
mends the Tamworth.
The division states tha. there is
no one breed that can b. called
best" for conditions, but that where
good rustlers that will make good
pork are wanted, the Tamworth WI
answer
Under normal conditions the Tam
worth is a good rustler and produces
large litters. 1t is hog of the bacon
type and the quality of the mea; is
high. The Tamworth does not ma
ture as rapidly as breeds OF lard
type, such as the Berkshire and
Duroc-Jersey, but for wood pasture,
where considerable rustling would be
necessary, the Tamworth would
probably be preferable.
The animal husbandry division
recommends that some forage. such
as rape, cowpeas, etc. be provided
for hogs under such conditions. in
addition TO the mast that they get
in the woods.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
DEPUTIES TO BRING
MRS. THAW BACK
swer Subpoena to- Testify at
Thaw's Sanity Hearing.

New York, July 7.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw will be brought back here on
a body attachment issued today and
required to appear before a supreme
court justice to explain why she fail
ed to obey subpoena directing her
to testify in the proceedings yester-
day relative to the sanity of her hus-
band, Harry x. Thaw
Mrs. Thaw came here from her
summer camp at Chateaugay Lake in
the AdirondGcks. but returned after
saying that she was too i'll to take
the stand and that in ay event she
did not intend to testify against her
husband. Tonight Sheriff Griffenha-
gen and two deputies left for Mrs
Thaw's camp with the body attach
ment. They expected to bring Mrs.
Thaw here on Friday.
When court opened today DIR. Ber-
nard Livingston, Mrs. Thaws phys
ician, was called to the stand. He
said he had attend Mrs. Thaw, that
she was in a nervous condition, and
advised her 1t would be unwise for
her to testify.
Susan Merrill occupied the witness
stand most of the day and testified
as to Tnaw's conduct while he lived
in rooming house she conducted
here.
Deputy Attorney General Becker
read into the record exhibits relative
to Thaw's mental condition.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
GOVERNMENT TAKES
over WIRELESS STATION
Navy Department in Charge of
Plant at Sayville, L. /.
CAPT. BULLARD IN CHARGE
he is Empowered to Make Arrange
ments for Collection OF Tolls and
Management of Plant.

Washington, July S.-American
naval officers today took charge of the
powerful wireless plant Of the Allan
tic Communication Company, at Saw
vile, l.. l., which will be operated by
the government until the close of the
European war to insure against vio-
iations OF neutrality. This is one of
the two stations in the United States
maintaining direct communication
with Germany. The other at Tuck
erton, n. j., has been under control
or the navy department since last fall.
Capt. William Bullard, superinten-
dent of the naval radio service. took
over the Sayville station. presenting
letter to the owners from Secretary
Daniels. He is empowered 10 make
all preliminary arrangements for the
collection of tolls and management
of the plant and will use his discre-
tion in deciding whether to retain
part OF the present force or man the
station with all navy operators.
Authority to assume control of
radio stations and turn over the pro-
ceeds of the business to the private
owners was given the navy depart
men by an executive order issued
soon after the war began. 1t is un-
derstood here the protest filed by the
Sayville owners is merely a formal
action for the protection of legal
rights and will not be pressed in an
effort to interfere with the govern
ment's policy.
Although there have been reports
or unneutral cryptic messages sent
from Sayville to be picked up by sub
marines or other vessels at sea, in
spite OF the presence OF naval censors.
no charges of violations of neutrality
have reached the navy department.
Secretary Daniels in announcing the
taking over of the plant today merely
said the action had become necessary
on account of the refusal of Secretary
Redfield of the department OF COM
merce, to issue a license to it's own
ers. The station has been operating
under temporary arrangement.
In a letter to the navy department
Mr.. Redfield recited the fact that the
plant was German-owned, communi-
Gated with a plant in Germany con-
trolled by the Imperial government.
was provided with its high-powcred
sending apparatus after the war be-
gan, and had in charge of its expert
mental work Captain Zennick of the
German marine service. Under such
circumstances, Secretary Kedfeld
said, to grant the station a license
would be an unneutral act
Regulations now in force at Tuck
erton will be applied at Sayville No
code dispatches will be handled un-
less the officers in charge are provid-
ed with cipher key, and there will g
liberal paraphrasing to prevent the
possibility OF secret codes being used.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-07-09
AMERICAN SHIP RELEASED.
German Authorities Let Steamer
Plateuria Proceed.

Berlin, via Londan, July S.-The
American steamer Plateuria, which
while on the way from New York
with a cargo of petroleum consigned
to Swedish port, was stopped by a
German warship and taken to Swine
munde, has been released. This ac-
ton was taken after the United
States embassy had taken up the
case. The Plateuria has proceeded
to her destination.