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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
new WATER PLAN
Newland Proposes Property
Owners Pay for Repairs.
Let Renters Settle With Those
Who Own Houses.

Frank NJ. Newland. commissioner
of water, today offered a counter
proposition to straighten out the mud
died state of affairs arising over the
demand of three city commissioners
that the city make arrangements for
the upkeep of water services before an
ordinance was passed providing for "A
cut in water rates. Commissioner
Tandy instantly rejected the PROPOSE
ton of Commissioner Newland. The
other two insurgents" Commission
ers WATSON and Porter, failed to ex-
press their sentiments.
Newland believes in the principle of
the city upkeep of services but he
does object to dictation of policies of
his own department by the other
three commissioners. And he asserts
that a number of citizens are object
ing to the dipping into Newland's de-
partment by the other three commis-
sionerS.
Newland's Plan.
Newland does not believe that the
water users at large should be obliged
to pay for leak in a service of some
( other user. He wants provisions
made for the city's repair of leaks but
demands that these repairs be
charged against the property owner
end not against the water users in
/ general, as has been proposed by the
| insurgent commissioners.
Need Legislative Action.
In order to make the change de-
sired by Commissioner Newland it
would be necessary to get a local bill
thru the legislature. providing for as
sessing tn cost of repairs made by
the city on services against the prop
erty owner. He would leave the rent
er out of it. If the property owner
wishes the renter to pay for the up
keep that can be settled between them
but the city will look to the property
70. t,< rNf,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

New York, Dec. 15.-MONEY-Merc
paper, 4@4A per cent Sterling. GO day
bills, 4.711b: commercial. GO day bills on
banks. AHA commercial 60 day bills. All
demand. 4.751a; cables, 4.7G ZIG. Francs,
demand. 5.S312: cables. 5-S2&. Marks. de-
mand, "a: cables, 74h. Kronen, demand,
49, cables. II. Guilders. demand, 4O%
cables, Al. Lires. demand. 6.T5; cables. 6.72.
764c: Mexican dollars. 591sc. Government
bonds, steady: railroad bonds heavy. Time
loans, strong: 60 days 41hM4% per cent
80 days, IA @4A per cent; 6 months, IA q
~ per cent
Call money, strong; high. 6 per cent low.
per cent; ruling rate. per cent; last
loan, per cent; closing bid per cent
offered at 6 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
STILL AT OLD TRICKS
Woman Who Looted Mrs Akers'
House Pulls Same Stunt in X. C.

Under the guise of Mrs. Anna Stew
enson and son, Paul. the Mrs, A.
Thomas and son. Jack" who stripped
the home of Mrs. Mabel Akers at sos
West Eighth street of many valuables,
denuded another home of its valuables
in Kansas City this week.
The woman had secured a position
as housekeeper for Mr.. and Mrs H.
M. Bacon in. Kansas City, telling prac-
tica1ly the same story she told when
she took the furnished Akers house in
Topeka. Kansas City papers say
1000 worth of Mrs. Bacon's jewelry
disappeared when the woman and her
son disappeared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

against that nation If it actually proceeds
to make war or invades another's terri
tory"
Fourth-Conferences between the sign
atory powers shall be held from time to
time to formulate and codify rules of in
ternaional law, which. unless some sign
atory shall signify its descent within Il
stated period, shall thereafter govern in
the decisions of the Judicial Tribunal mem
toned in Article l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
327 MILLION FOR P. O.
Bill Provides Raise in Rates ON Pc
riodicaIs.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The 1921
100000 postal appropriation bill as
agreed on today by the house commit
tee retains Postmaster General Burle-
sons recommendation for curtailing
pneumatic tube service and also re-
tains approving establishing zones for
second class mail matter, designed to
raise the postage on periodicals The
bill will be reported Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
VILLA MAKES PROMISES
In Overtures to U. S. Says He VIII
Stop Border Depredations.

Ell Paso, Dec. 15--Francisco Villa
thru representatives here, has made
overtures to the United States and has
promised to cease his depredations
upon American property and discon-
tinue killing Americans in Mexico, it
was announced today by a government
agent here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
HIT MAIL ORDER BOOZE
p. o. Committee of House Votes to
Prohibit Liquor Advertising

Washington, Dec. 15.-With senate
and house leaders predicting congress
Will act favorably on national prohi-
bition bill perhaps this session. the
house postoffice committee today
struck blow at the liquor interests
when it voted by one majority to
prohibit use of mails for dissemina-
ton of Intoxicating liquor advertise
mentS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Vote to Retain subtreasury.

Washington. Dec. 15.-In the first vote
today on retention of subtreasuries, the
house. sitting a committee for the
whole, voted siNty-five to torty-two to
retain the Cincinnati subtreasury. defeating
Representative S:son's amendment to strike
Cincinnatis establishment from the legis-
lative appropriations bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends for their
kind assistance and sympathy in our
sad bereavement, also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
SAMUEL w. NYE.
MR.. AND MRS. ORION T REEFS,
Mr. AND MRS A. d. SCHNACkE,
MISS LUCILLE NYE.
advertisements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS

MAJESTIC-Griffit the Hypnotist-
NOVELTY = Vaudeville and Pathe
News.
ORPHEUM-Clara Kimball Young
in THE Common Law"
IRIS-Theda Bara in 1.-The Vixen.
GRAND-''Very Good Eddie mu-
steal comedy, Saturday
For details, prices, ETC.. see ads on an
other page of the State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
STEAMERS TO THE BOTTOM
Lloyd's Reports Indicates Hostile u
Boats Busy as Ever.

London, Dec. 15.-Lloyd's shipping
agency announces the following: THE
Norwegian steamer Kaupanger has been
sunk"
The Portuguese steamer Leca formerly
the German steamer Encs. and the British
steamer Glencoe are reported sunk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

(Closing prices for the leading s.o.-ks or
The New York Stock Exchange re-
ported by Thos. J. Myers, Broser. Colum
ban BlIg.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
LOCAL MENTION

Framed pictures. u off. Coe Broth
ers-Adv>
Expert framing Cut rates Coe
Brothers -Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WARM modern room, electric lights, excel
lent table board 1901 West 9Th
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
PASS NEW WAR CREDIT
Bill for Additional 400 Million Pounds
Goes; Thru CouOns.

London. Dec. 15-The new war credit
for $500 000.000 introduced in the house of
commons yesterday by Andrew Bonar Law
chancellor of the exchequer. passed thru
all its stages in the lower house this after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

w. H. BROWN. The funeral was
held at 4 o'clock this afternoon in Pen
wells chapel Interment in Topeka
cemetery. Mr.. Brown died in Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Full LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal &c a member OF me
Associated Press and receives the InIl Gay
telegraph report of that great news OF
eanfzatlOn for the exclusive alteinO""
pnhiicatfnn in Topeka $1,000,
The paws is received in The tie Journal
building over wires for this sole purpose'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

MRS. T V. SHAFFER, who died
Wednesday in a local hospital, will be
buried in Dover cemetery. Funeral
services will be held at II o'clock Sun
day morning in the Dover Baptist
church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

T. J. PARRISH, Twenty-fourth and
Highland avenues, died in Parsons.
Kan. The funeral will be held at 8
o'clock Sunday afternoon in Conwelrs
chapel. Interment in Mount Hope
cemetery. Services in charge of Gold
en- Rule lodge No. 80, A. F. and A. NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

MRS. JOHANNA WABER, 307 Van
Buren, street. died at 1890 o'clock
today at her home. Arrangements for
the funeral will be made later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

cemetery. Services in charge of Gold
en- Rule lodge No. 90, A F. and A NJ
MARY E. STARTLING, age ~. died
Thursday at the home in Highland
Park. Arrangements for the funeral
will be made later.
GRACE EMMALINE STEWART. g.
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Leroy Stewart, died at the home. 1893
Grand avenue. The funeral will be
held at o'clock Saturday in the
home. Interment in Rochester Gem
etery.
:
MRS. CATHERINE BROWN, who
died "Wednesday at her home on
Blaine avenue. will be buried Sunday
afternoon in Topeka cemetery. Fun
eral services will be held at 1870
o'clock in Converts chapel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
lD1ilv edition. delivered by. carrier ~
cents week to any part OF Topeka OF
subnrba or ut the same price In any ran
sas town Mic the paper has carrier
system ..oo
nv mail. one year on
s.
By mail 100 calendar days A-OO
TELEPHONES. .-,o
Private branch exchange Chls .,'-~ or.nn
ask the State journal operator TOT peiSo"
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and sO4 Kansas avenue. corner Eie ht Irar,,,
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Employ Executive Secretary.

Be it further resolved taht the man.
aging committee is hereby authorized
to employ an efficient man, who shall
devote his whole time to the active
and vigorous promotion of the activ-
tiles OF the Kansas state branch; that
such man shall have the. title of exec
utive secretary and shall be paid from
the funds of the state organization
such compensation as may be agreed
upon by the committee. The executive
secretary shall work in close co-opera-
ton and harmony with all the COM
mittees and county organizations and
shall file monthly reports of his ac-
tivity and the progress of the cam
paign with the general secretary, and
he shall refer carbon copies of the
same to the members of the manag-
ing committee and to the executive
secretary for the southwestern district
of the American branch at Kansas
City, Mo.
Be it further resolved that the
chairman and vice chairman of the
hereby authorized and directed to
form said committees, by appointment
of such number of members as in their
| judgment is desirable. The chairman
and vice chairman in each instance,
having concurrent authority
Be it further resolved that the state
! chairman is hereby authorized to fill
vacancies in any of the offices to
which election may have been made
by this convention
Be it further resolved that the chair
| be authorized to appoint immediately
committee of seven on permanent
organization and resolutions.
| Taft at Lawrence.
Preceding his two speeches in To
twenty minutes this morning to Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

Gen. Electric. p
Kenn. Copper. IL.
Lackawanna Steel. ~
New. Con Copper, III.
Utah Copper, 31a-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
Bride Learns She
Isn't Legal Wife;
and World Laughs

Deceived into marrying Charles
Squires before six months had
elapsed following his divorce
from Mrs. Nora Squires, Grace
Porter was granted an annul-
ment of her marriage today by
Judge yesterday.
Judge yesterday in granting
the decree said 1t was unneces-
sary to restore the plaintiffs
maiden name as she had really
never acquired the name of
SQuires. He told the 1oung wom-
an as she sat fearful eyed on the
stand she should be more careful
in the future about the man she
was to marry.
Experience is sad teacher"
he said.
The woman had sued for $1,000
and a permanent alimony of $40
month, claiming her chances
for future happiness and marri-
age had been completely ruined
by her marital experience. She
claimed she was unable to even
get employment after it became
known she had lived with a man
who was not her legal husband.
In reviewing the affair, the
woman claimed she met Squires
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31

in Olympia. He told her he had
been divorced, but that the six
months required by law before he
could again marry would be UP
in a few days. He made love to
her and she consented to marry
him.
They went to Portland and
were married May S, 1915. Upon
returning home she ran across
his divorce papers and discover
ed he had been divorced only
three months, she said. When
questioned about this, Squires
simply laughed and said it would
be all right as long as Nora, his
first wife, did not learn he was
married again.
Mora said she would kill the
first woman she sees me with,
Squires is alleged to have told
her. Probably 1t is best for you
not to be seen with me for
awhile"
Broken hearted, the woman
left her new home and faced the
world. 1t treated her cruelty.
she declares. She was forced to
leave Olympia and has since been
living at ell So. Center st. in this
city,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
To Cooperate for
Health in Schools

Cooperation between the city
health department and the work
of DR.. Layton, city school PHYS
clan, in school hygiene work, wal
agreed today at the weekly ses.
sion of the city health board. ,
Not only will the health depart
ment investigate the living con.
ditions, and sickness among
school children, butNt will de-
vote time to study of the con-
dttions among children who are
forced to work for a livelihood.
Newsboys and messenger boys
will be given the same hygienic
treatment as the school children.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
ALL HILL
ENGINES
STOPPED

ST. PAUL, May Slime
stood still for five minutes from
st. Paul to the Pacific coast to-
day out of respect to the memory
of James ]. Hill, the empire
builder" who died May 30, fol-
lowing a surgical operation.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted with the utmost simplicity.
At 1853 p. m, just before the
rites commenced, every factory
whistle in st. Paul sounded for 60
seconds. Then, as they ceased,
business all over the city halted.
And on every Hill railroad the
trains stopped.
The engines OF Hill ships at
sea quit their pounding. For five
minutes this silent tribute to the
man who did so much to build up
the northwest continued.
st. Paul's schools and the state
capital are closed. In response to
an official order flags throughout
Minnesota flew at half-mast, the
most signal honor ever paid a pri-
wte citizen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
PROBING
U.S.. TAX
FRAUDS

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 81.
Chairman Lobeck, of the house
committee on treasury expendi-
lures. indicated today that an in
quiry to ascertain whether or not
1t was possible to collect income
taxes without publicity, would
begin shortly.
The inquiry is based on Basil
Manley's charges that the gov
eminent loses $500, 100000, esti-
mating the American income at
$40. 900, whereas six years
ago, statisticians estimated the
income at $30,0O0,O00.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
FLASHES

TOKYO.-Unless the Chinese
government takes immediate
steps to quell the riots in Shan
tung province, the japanese cab
met will police the territory,
fearing injury to japanese resi-
dents.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Holt,
a young farmer boy living near
here, admitted today he killed
Mrs. Mary J. Smith recently be-
cause he did not like her and
wanted some money she had with
her.
ROTTERDAM - Growing dis
tress of the citizens of Berlin has
forced the government TO put in
the communal feeding system
among the working people.
Pittsburgh general coal
strike is threatened in district No.
of the United Mine Workers as
the result of rejected wage de-
mand.
LONDON-In their invasion of
Greece the Bulgars are simply re-
capturing districts that had pre-
viously been taken from them, 1t
was learned today.
OTTAWA-Dr. Boland, former
premier of Canada, who has been
held a German prisoner since the
capture of Antwerp in October,
1914, has been liberated and is on
his way to Canada.
Observation-Disclosures of the
congressional union were madly
pursuing male politicians today
to obtain their promises to work
for suffrage planks to be placed
In the republican campaign plat
form during the convention.
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Sena-
tor Kern Will nominate Thomas
B. Marshall for vice president at
the democratic convention, it was
announced today.
LONDON-Premier Asquith in
a speech today in the house of
commons, said Chancellor Won
Hollweg's last speech before the
reichstag gave no evidence of
peace.
'LONDON-Late advices in con-
nection with the settlement of the
Irish controversy lead the press
to believe that the question is far
from settled.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
Naughty Bar Fixtures
Go Under the Hammer

tapped more than 10000 scheen-
ers at the Horseshoe bar and it
never leaked drop. How much
am / bid? Do I hear a dime?"
Such was the line of chatter
that Deputy Sheriff Stewart used
today in the county's progressive
auction of plain and fancy bar
fixtures confiscated from four
naughty saloons which refused to
be good after the dry law went
into effect.
Fixtures totalling approximate
ly $4,000 were sold by auction.
Everything from an ash tray to
gralnbling table de luxe was
knocked down to make room for
more fixtures.
Beer mugs, wine glasses, bot
tied. ginger ale, mirrors, foot
rails, cocktail mixers, sponges,
brew mops and bars with a 400
elbow polish went dirt cheap.
The sale began at 10 o'clock
at 901 Tacoma ave., where the
furnishings of the late lamented
Full Measure saloon were put on
the block. The party then moved
to the warehouse at 1921 Jeffer-
son ave-, where the Elizabethan
bar of the old U. e l. bar was
sacrificed.
At II o'clock the Horseshoe's
fixtures were sold at 10th and
Pacific avenue and later at 1882
Pacific avenue the decorations of
John Lucas colored club were
gotten rid of.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
Heating Co.
Given One
More Week

Jerry Finch and w. A. Barnes
of Seattle, promoters of the Ia
coma Central Heating company
project, were given one more
week of grace by the city council
today. They will have to show
the commissioners next Wednes-
day that they mean business in
connection with their proposed
$500, 200 project, or the franchise
will be forfeited.
Finch appeared before the
council today and made a strenu-
GUS plea for a further extension
of his franchise. He declared
that il his plant were put in op-
Grafton, at least 25 buildings now
supplying their own steam heat
and electric lights, would begin
taking light juice from the city,
adding $4,000 revenue to the
light plant.
He declared that the European
war had broken into the heating
company's financial plans, but
that he believed money would be
forthcoming this summer for the
first unit of the plant.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
OBJECTS TO
HEATING TAX

After the council had passed a
franchise ordinance today per-
hitting the st. Paul G Tacoma
Lumber company to transmit
steam to various factories in the
vicinity, including the Carstens
Packing company, II. s. Grigggs,
representing the mill, objected to
clause demanding a per cent
tax to the city on the gross rev.
enue of the steam lines.
Griggs asserted that the city is
demanding only per cent for
the same service from other COM
panies, naming the Fidelity Trust
building as one concern which
is supplying steam to outsiders
on low tax.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31

the motion picture theater IL
censes. These rates, under the
new ordinance, it is claimed, are
exorbitant.
Petit will install postal card
system of notification of license
expiration. At present there are
500 overdue pure food licenses In
the city, and the license officer
has to visit each business person
ally and demand payment of the
fees.
THE city has not been collect
ing half of the license revenue to
which it is legitimately entitled
said Petit today. 1--WE propose
to go after this money in a bust
ness-like manner"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
CITY License Fees
Will Be Revised

Complete revision of the city
license fees for all class of
businesses will be started Thurs
day evening by a committee called
by Commissioner Petit.
The new license code drafted by
Commissioner Mills a few months
ago has been found entirely in
adequate and unpopular.
Among those who will assist in
drafting the new bill will be the
commissioner, Police Chief Fack-
Ter. License Officer Mondeau, As
sistant City Attorney Carnahan
and Assistant City Clerk Clark
Donovan.
Special attention will be paid to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
CALVIN TO
HEAD u. P.

NEW YORK, May BE. e.
Calvin of the Oregon Short line
was elected president of the Union
Pacific railroad today, succeeding
A. l.. Mohler.
The change will be effective
July /. Mohler was injured while
skating last January and he did
not recover sufficiently to con-
tinue his duties
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31

"Going, going, gone!"
1.-THE fine walnut bar is sold to
the gentleman on my left"
Now, ladies and gentlemen,
how much am I bid for this gen.
uine 'suds' faucet? Bill Hurd
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-31
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE

Tomorrow being Ascension
Day, one of the great festivals of
the Christian year, there will be
appropriate services at st. Luke's
church at 1890 a. m. 1t was an
nounced today.