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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-28
WON'T ASK HILLS AID
Belgium Viii Rebuild Her Railroads
Without Assistance From L. $.

Paris, Feb. 2S.-The announcement
that the American railroad millionaire
James ]. Hill. has been entrusted with
the reconstruction OF the Belgian rail-
roads after the war is described by the
Havre correspondent of the Journal
DeS Debats as fantastical
The Belgian finance minister Van
derveIde. s now in America and per
maps an American proposition has
been made but no decision has been
made.
when we come to rebuild" an Of
fetal said, I'VE shall not need to go to
America If we have not sufficient re-
sources in Belgium, we shall obtain
help Of the allies"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-28
TARIFF PROBLEM UP
Bill for Repeal of Free Sugar Expected
to start Fireworks in Congress

Washington. Feb. 2S.-Chairman
Kitchin of the house ways and means
committee in reporting the bill pro-
viding for repeal of the free sugar
clause of the Underwood tariff law,
was prepared to urge early considera-
ton of the measure in the house.
The proposed legislation already has
been approved as a party measure by
the house Democrats in caucus and
its passage in both houses virtually is
assured before May l. The measure
Is expected to open up the whole ques-
ton Of revenue legislation. As the law
now stands sugar would go on the free
list May 1 and it is estimated that the
government would lose $40, 100000 in
annual revenue thereby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-28

will be a candidate for congress from
the new Tenth district. il became
known today. He will oppose w. b.
Bankhead. son of United States Sena-
tor Bankhead. Mr.. Hobson was de-
feated for the senate in 1914 by Oscar
W. Underwood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-28

Hobson VIII Run
Tuscaloosa, Ala. Feb. 2S.-Former
Representative Richmond P. Hobson
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21

Yes. senior. the two went up with
a soldado-common collaborating
the Dag OF truce. You can see 1t is
a mile away; between US Is the belt
Of Notwithstanding In
the valley.
Their talk. senior, came to nothing
We know now that Senior Upton did
but talk to gain time. When they left
they walked down the hill. and when
they reached the valley where the ala
mos grew. they dropped their nag Of
truce. sat down, and lit cigarettes.
1T was in that moment. senior. that
a grayheaded old pirate stepped from
behind a tree. showed q great pistol
under the nose of the valiant coronel
broke the rifle of the soldier. and told
him to 90 back to-el general will
pardon me-to the stealer of horses
who commanded here. with the mes
sage that the two officers would be
hanged II hair Of your head 10
touched-saints and angels. sen0res.
what is 1t now?"
For another white dag was waving
from the house and a shot had been
fired to attract their attention.
kynaston looked up eagerly.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21
Facts About the stars.

The Mt Wilson solar observatory
has completed catalogue Of the mag.
nitudes and colors Of more than q
thousand stars In the globular cluster
Messier 10. Nearly II per cent Of
these stars have negative color in.
dices. suggesting that in this direction
there is no marked absorption Of light
in space. OF the 400 brightest stars,
10 per cent are redder than a normal
solar-type star; of the 400 faintest 85
per cent are bluer than the normal
solar-type star. By statistical meth.
DDS the parallax OF the cluster has
been found to be less than O.O0Ol sec.
ond Of an arc. Five new variables have
been discovered in this cluster, max.
ing total Of seven.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21

ne came into my camp till the bundle
was unwrapped. and the stone was
found missing"
Was no one else in your tent them"
asked the general.
Thou knowest there was, senior. "
The voice OF the blind priest rose to
almost breaking tension. Thou
knowest there were the two ladies'
where are they, say?"
Where are they? Is this camp q
place to ask such question? Wouldst
thou expect to find women-decent
women-in such q camp of ladrones?"
Then. senor.' said the general,
there can be but one person who
knows about the stone. Either one OF
the ladies must have seen the stone
when it was in your tent, or else
which is. Of course. unbelievable
one of them has taken it"
'No-no!"
The voice suddenly rose to shrek:
the Mexican captain raised his hand
to guard his leader from the blow that
he thought was coming Kyn8ston
dropped his hand.
Someone in your camp must know
the matter. Doubtless il any man en-.
tered your tent while the ladies' were
in your camp they have seen him. A
note to Senior Upton that | will send
by an officer will discover the mat
ter. You can tell him with perfect
truth that II the jewel is not restored
your life will pay the forfeit"
Wherever 1t is found? Do you
mean, general. II for instance should
be able to prevail upon this blind
priest to restore 1t that will be re-
leased?"
"Si-si But mark. | must have
the stone In my hands before safety
is promised to Senior Upton"
A lieutenant had entered with a
hasty. report which he whispered in
the ear of his commander in chief. and
had handed him a paper. pleased
smile stole across Obispos face as he
read it aloud:
II Is permitted to announce that tonight
the gallant General villa will make an
attack on the American army. The gal
liant general will himself lead but small
force In this first attack. and will then
await re-enforcements.
You will therefore join the main force
at Paiomas by tomorrow evening. The
gallant Genel al Villa refuses to disclose
his plans but says he win be In Ell Paso
within two weeks.
Kynaston could hardly believe his
ears. Was Villa really to attempt an
invasion Of the States? What could
such a move mean but war, the war
he was sacrificing himself to avoid ?
The army must be advised. but how
A murmur of approval from those
in the room had greeted the reading
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21
ROMANCE MEETS STERN FACT
And Sad to Relate, the Former Gets
Very Much the Worst Of the
Encounter.

James, dear, will you bring me up a
scuttle Of coal from the CELLAR" said
busy wife,
That's just the way with you" said
James, with frown, as he put down
his book and rose from the armchair.
Just the way with mel"
"Yes!" he snapped. "As soon as
you see me enjoying myself you have
something or other for me to do. Didn't
you see l was absorbed in my read
ing?"
well, dear, will do 1t myself"
"Yes. and tell everybody-your moth.
er especially-that you have to carry
your own coal up from the cellar. No,
Ill do it. Let me mark my place."
So he marked the place in the book
at which he had ceased reading. and
when he went down to the cellar.
grumbling all the way, she picked up
the volume and found that It was a
love story, and that the passage he
had been absorbed in was as follows:
my darling, when you are my wife
! will shield and protect you from
every care; the winds Of heaven shall
not visit your face too roughly, those
pretty hands shall never be soIled by
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21
A Samson Of an Inject.

Experiments made by q naturalist
attached to one Of the government .
bureaus at Washington adduced an In.
teresting example OF strength OF the
katydid.
He harnessed a katydid to kind
OF a sled made by folding o piece Of
ordinary notepaper. and then loaded
the sled with various articles. The
insect proved able to draw. In add
ton to, the original paper. twelve pa.
per sheets. each three by four and q
half inches, q large screw, two steel
pins, stone Weighing two ounces,
and three and q half lead pencils.
When the weight became too heavy
to draw otherwise. the katydid got its
forefeet over the edge Of the table for
better hold, and on the addition Of
another weight 1t increased the adher
ing power Of It's feet by noistepins
them with It's mouth.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21

of the message. After a moment
Obispo turned to him again.
If you wish to live. gringo," he said.
"see to 1t that my messenger takes Z
letter from you to the house Of Senior
Upton this night
Obispo waved his hand In dismissal
and Kynaston was escorted back to
the little adobe house where paper and
pens we're brought him. For few
moments Kynaston sat, tapping his
teeth with his penholder, thinking
over the situation, revolving in his
mind what he wanted to tell Upton
and how he should tell 1t. For he had
message to send Upton that would
never get by his censors II they should
understand 1t: and his censors. more.
over. would be everyone in camp who
could read
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21
Hailed the Chance.

You look very smiling this morn
ing, Toner" said Bailey. II guess
ought to be. went to fortune
teller last night and she prophesled
immediate financial reverses," Choir
tied Toner.
Il fail to see anything very joyous
in that" said Bailey.
"You would If you knew anything
about my finances said Toner. II
tell you right now that If they don't
reverse pretty quick I'll he busted"
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21
CHAPTER VIII.
The Jewel.


There had been little rest for any
of the inmates OF the Upton house dur.
ing the night Though they knew
right well that the vfllistas regarded .
night attack with all the dislike Of an
Apache. SO that little was to be feared
from that source. no one could sleep.
To begin with. old Upton and John
Wilkes sat deep in consultation over
their rifle-butts in corner and would
silent except for an occasional NUT.
tered remark. Mrs. Fame was openly
fearful; Dorothy alone was collected
and reserved, unbending and unswerv-
ing in her clean-cut resolution that
something must be done.
That's all right. daughter, to say
Something must be done. The ques
tion 10: What? Aye. that's the CUES
ton! Isn't 1t. WiIkes?"
Wilkes nodded solemnly over q quid
Of plug tobacco that no was Just alb
sorbing.
At eleven O'Clock the brst note came
When the man came up the slope car
ryfng lantern on the end Of stick
Mr.. Upton was about to 20 forward to
talk with him when he was stopped
by the cautious old ex-deputy sheriff.
mo, you don't. sir. They'll git you
out there, an when the man carryin
the lantern has got you in the circle Of
light somebody back in the shadder n
shoot you down. Then when com
plaint 10 made they'll say II was done
by accident. but that won't help you
nons. You'll be deader. Tell hin
to come up to the doorway SO he'n be
In the light an not you"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21
A Quick Thinker.

Jane. what time is 1T" called do, a
the irate father"
II don't know. pa. The clock lint
going"
But am" spoke up the young as,,.
who could take q hint.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21

May Mathematics Cubs's Lines.
Cuba's president has signed q de-.
cree appointing commission to study
the question Of Matchmaking the rail.
roads there. The committee Is ex.
pected to report in six months.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-07-21

mental tasks. your wish shall be my
law, your happiness"
Just then he reappeared. and, drop
ping the scuttle upon the floor, said:
There's your coal! Give me my
book. - Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele
graph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
FLOYD SERIOUSLY
 STABBED BY NEGRO
Wounded Man Carried to HilIman Hospital-Wounds Are Pro-
 nounced Serious

H. O. Floyd, S22 Seventeenth street, south, who conducts the Floyd French Dry Cleaning company, 526 Jefferson County Bank building, is in the Hillman hospital in a serious condition as the re- suit of stab wound inflicted by Isaiah Mullins, negro.
 Mir Floyd told on Age-Herald reporter last night at the hospital that he dis charged Mullins last Tuesday night Last night at 10 o'clock the negro came into the office of MT. Floyd and claimed that he owned him some money. MF. Floyd ordered the negro out of his office, and the negro threatened to kill him. At this point MT. Floyd knocked the negro down. The negro drew knife and stabbed him in the abdomen, and escaped from the building. There was no one near, so the injured man went down on the elevator to the ground floor and staggered out on the sidewalk. A lady passing by in an automobile came to his rescue and car ried him to the Hillman hospital where his condition is announced as serious.
 Mullins was captured this morning at o'clock at his residence. 1527 Sixteenth street, north, by Officers Burgress, Brent and Ryan. A warrant will be sworn out for him tomorrow on charge of assault with intent to murder and he will be transferred to the county jail The negro confessed to the officers that he was the man wanted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
AT INoPPORTUNE TIME

London, February 26.-A delayed dis patch from Reuters correspondent at British headquarters in the field, dated Thursday, says that the Germans could not have chosen a more inoppertune time for the offensive against Verdun. At the beginning of the attack the weather suddenly changed to the most severe winter spell in several years and the heavy snow and frost seriously hamper their movements.
 The great activity in the Ypres salient during the past fortnight, the dispatch says, was really in the nature of a di- version. If the Germans had found it possible to push beyond the interna- tional trenches the fighting would have assumed the proportions of another bat tie of. Ypres. The defense, however was too strong to be swept through. Regard ed as feint the operation failed sim ply because the British general staff was not deceived as to its true character.
 The Germans probably improved their position southeast of Ypres and before Givenchy. Whether these Improvements are worth the price paid is another mat ter
 Probably" the correspondent states, ithere is not a clear conception at home of the present phase on this front Peo- Die may be saying that although there is talk of our ability to take the German first line trenches whenever we like, we never do so, but that the Germans oc- cupy a bit of our front line whenever they make up their minds to do so
 ''The explanation lies right on the sur face. The British army is not attacking yet. It may be necessary to develop a counter stroke occasionally and, of course. it Is always necessary to go on wasting enemy life diligently by every possible means of trench attrition But this leaves the general strategic situation unchanged.
 ''The Germans, on the other hand. are attacking because they feel the vital UT. gency for so doing. It is reasonable to conclude that the price they pay for such tactics is infinitely higher than the price they exact from the defense. Ii one side attacks the other suddenly under conditions of normal dispositions of troops 1t probably will capture some length of trenches. Such a consequence may not sufficiently affect the local situation to call for a vigorous response. The situa- tion cannot always be gauged by takina or yielding a kilometre or two"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
IS HELD FOR MURDER
 OF l7-YEAR- WIFE
Jim Gentry in Cherokee County Jail Charged
 With AtrOciOus Crime

Gadsden, February 26.-(Special.) Charged with one of the most brutal crimes in the history of Cherokee coun- ty, Jim Gentry is in jail at Centre, and feeling against him is said to be strong. Centry's 17-year-old wife died last night as a result of wounds received when beat on the head with an ax handle Wednes- day at her home at Jamestown. Mrs Gentry had brought a neighbours child home and Gentry objected. He is said to have attacked his young wife, crush ing her skull, breaking a two-inch sec ton from the jaw and knocking her teeth out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Speaking
 at Methodist Church

Miss Belle H. Bennett of Richmond Ky, president of the Woman's Missionary council of the Southern Methodist church. and Mrs. R. M. Mcdonald of Nashville, Tenn, secretary of home work in the city, will speak at the First Methodist church this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Both are interesting and instructive speakers and all persons interested and the public generally are invited to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
GERMANS CLAIM TO
 HAVE REACHED THE
 DEFENSES OF VERDUN
tcontinued from Page one)

advices have indicated an expectation that the southern movement of this Russian army might eventually link it up with the British operation in neigh boring Mesopotamia The advance to Kermanshah places the Russian column with 150 miles of Kut-El -Amara on the Tigris, near which a British force is at present stalled on its march to the relief of General Townshend's beleag- uered army at Kut.
 Tn Albania the Austrians are evil dently having things all their own way, particularly in the territory as far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Mrs. Nancy Williams

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Nancy Williams. aged 60. who died Friday morning at local infirmary, were held from the family residence at Dol cido at 2:S0 o'clock yesterday afternoon, with interment in the Sharit cemetery. She is survived by her husband, V. M. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Martha Jane Mann

Mrs. Martha Jane Mann. aged 7S passed away yesterday afternoon at 3:25 o'clock at her late residence S14 South Thirteeth street. Funeral services will be held at the residence at o'clock this afternoon. with interment in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sons, Ed Mann and Fulton Mann two daughters, Miss Ida Couey and Mrs. Marion Yates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

Fl Paso, Tex, after a few days illness of pneumonia. The deceased is survived by his widow; two daughters. two sons and his father. H. T. Stewart of Colum- bus, Miss. MT Stewart had been engaged in the furniture business at Fl Paso for the past F years. He formerly resided in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Favorable Report Probable

Washington. February 26.-The ad- ministration's bill to repeal the free sugar clause of the tariff law, which would become effective May 1, prob ably will be reported favorably by the House ways and means committee Monday A call for a meeting of the committee for that purpose was issued today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Mrs.. Lillian Whatley Duncan

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Lillian Whatley Duncan, aged 35, who died at her late residence 800 South Twelfth street, Friday morning, were conducted from the residence yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment fol- lowed in Eimwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Robert Calvin Howell

Robert Calvin Howell. aged 22, died Friday night at 8:45 o'clock at the 1an- fly residence, 504 Third street, Pratt City. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

MT. and Mrs. w c. Howell; five sisters, Mrs J. R. Covington, Mrs. Walter By mum of Columbus Ga, Mrs. W. H. Huff stuller of East Lake, Mrs. B. M Bell of Talladega, and Miss Catherine Howell; two brothers, M. W. Howell and John Howell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Florence Hardin

Florence Hardin, the 1-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. c. S. Hardin, died Friday night at local infirmary. The remains were sent to Lexington, Ky, last night at o'clock by the Johns Under taking company for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

will be conducted from the residence. 405 South Nineteenth street, this afternoon at o'clock. The Rev J. A. Bryan will officiate. She is survived by her hus- hand B. Wetzell; two sons, E. S. Wetzeu and G. w Wetzell, and one daughter, Mrs. B. E. Tremm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Almus M. Cain

The remains of Almus M. Cain, aged 32, who died Friday morning at local inirmary, were sent to Springville yes- terday morning at o'clock for inter- ment by Warner, Smith & Co The de- ceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Belle Cain, and 3 sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

south as Durazzo. An official state ment issued in Rome admits the evac- uaton of Durazzo by the Italians, who recently were reported to have been defeated on the outskirts of the city by the Austrians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Frank Williams

The remains of Frank Williams. aged 47, who died early yesterday morning al a local infirmary. will be sent to Oneonta this morning at 9 o'clock by T. K. Allen for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
D'Annunzio Is Injured

Paris. February 26.-Gabriel D'Annun- zio has been injured in the right eye in an aeroplane accident, and taken to a hospital in Venice, says the Rome corre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
Mrs. Rosa Wetzell

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Rosa Wetzell, aged y, who died Friday afternoon in local infirmary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
PERSONAL

C. K. Maxwell of the Hanover National bank, New York, was registered at the Tutwiler yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
II. L. Stewart

News was received in Birmingham yes- terday of the death of H. L. Stewart at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

spondent of the Petit Partisan. There is possibility that the sight of the injured orb may be preserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

The names of the three French gen, erals referred to were stricken out by the French censor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

These suits include the smart new leather collar and belt effects, in all the desired fabrics, all shades, all sizes. Scores of styles, checks and solid colors.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-01-04
SUMMONS

In the District Court of the First
Judicial District Of the State Of
Utah in and for the County of Cache
Alfred Picot, plaintiff VS.. l.. I. Ham.
mond, Esther G. Hammond, Heber
G. Loveland and Harrison Hill, de.
PENDANT. The State Of Utah to the
said defendant: You are hereby sum.
moned to appear within twenty days
after service of this summons upon
you, If served within the county in
which this action is brought, other.
wise within thirty days after service,
and defend the above entitled &C.
ton; and in case Of your failure so
to do, judgment will be rendered
against you according to the demand
of the complaint, which has been
filed with the clerk Of the said court.
This action Is brought to recover a
judgment foreclosing plaintiffs mort.
gage upon the land described In the
said complaint.
WALTERS & HARRIS,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Post office address, Logan, Utah.
Adv. 20
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-01-04
WILSON'S ATTACK ON
THE TARIFF

President Wilson, assailing the pro.
tective tariff in his speech at Coum,
bus, attempts to show that to II can
be attributed the disappearance of
American ships as a factor in the
worlds commerce.
Nothing the president has ever ut.
tered has so little foundation in fact.
BY no process Of intelligent reason
ing can his contention be supported
Foreign carriers secured control of
the business because they could build
and operate ships cheaply and be,
cause, in addition they received sub.
sides from their governments.
American ship masters quit the
game because they did not want to
waste their energies in competing
with subsidized ships, manned by
poorly paid sailors working under con
ditions no American sailor could be
expected to accept Illinois State
Journal.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-01-04
Notice Of Assessment.
Mexican Citrus Fruit Company,
Logan, Utah

Notice Is hereby given that at a
meeting Of the directors held on the
18th day of December, 1915, an as
sessment Of $40 share was levied
on the capital stock OF the corpora
ton, payable January Is. 1916, to the
secretary of the corporation at his
office at Logan, Utah. Any stock
upon which this assessment may re-
main unpaid on the 18th day Of Jan.
uary, 1916. will be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction,
and unless payment Is made before
will be sold On the 18th day OF Feb.
ruary, 1916, to pay the delinquent as.
sessment, together with the cost OF
advertising and expense of sale.
H. BULLEN, JR.,
Secretary.
Commercial Block, Logan, Utah
Adv. LII