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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21

was rewarded he saw a school of
little m.nnowS PLAYING about and
coming nearer aud nearer TO the bull
PUSHES. l.onglegs' eyes ~parlleC ana
once more he repeated that little
verse
Who v1tchful waits and patience
keeps
Is sure 10 dine before he sleeps
Next Story Lonslcgs Breakfa Sc
l. SnatChed Away.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21
THE STRASBURC
DANCING
ACADEMY
no sproat. mt woodvard.

For 50 years Detroits largest,
hnest and best school, abso-
lutely in a class by Itself.
Exclusively a dancing school;
It's ball rooms are beautiful and
spacious Glasses are alwayswell
attended. affording pupils the
necessary practice with others.
not o. be had In small halls or
in private lesson work.
The staff OF experienced teach
ers is headed ~ Mr. Strasburg.
Sr.. and Mr.. Strasburg, Jr.. whose
reputation as instructors Is ma
tional
II il guaranteed that pupils
will learn In very short time,
free from any embBrr assing fea-
lures Fees no higher than
charged at inferior schools.
Adult beginners class starts
Thursday evening. Aug. 81. Ad-
vanced class, Friday. Sept. i.
Children's classes afternoons.
Private lessons by appointment.
Write or phone for booklet OF
particulars. Cadillac 967.
Opening party for formerpat-
rons Wednesday evening. Aug. 30.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21

the others vii be notified during
the week.
According TO the chief. the build
ing permit depSrtment OF the WI
lage is to blame for the bad condi-
tion OF these houses, as permits for.
buildings are being issued without
proper inspection OF the plans.
An investigation is also being
made OF the roads over which IRE
department vehicles have 10 travel.
Chief Plat intends making several
recommendation for improvements
OF the roads TO the department Of
public works and the council.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21

Members OF the Southern Retail
Merchants association are 10 gath.
or in Nashville today for the annual
convention OF their association.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21

The Retail Merchants association
will meet in annual convention to-
day AZ Bradford.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21

The very newest ar
rivals in autumn MILL
merry show combina-
tons of gold and silver
with black velvet. The hats
are mostly large. often show
ing the shepherdess droop In
the brim, though many are in
medium sizes, somewhat on
the mushroom order.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-21

The annual convention OF the Wis
consin Clothiers' association meets
today at Milwaukee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
OFFICIALS BALK?
Opposition of Officers at Juarez
Cheeks Use of r. r..
Soldiers Report Great Difficulty
Making Use of Trains.

San Antonio, March 31.-There
was basis for the belief here today
that The delay in starting shipments OF
American supplies over the Mexican
Northwestern railroad was due to dit
ficulty in reaching a satisfactory
agreement with Carranza officials at
Juarez. This report could not be Of
ficially confirmed but some officers
went so far as to say it might be true
HEADQUARTERS is hopeful that dispatch
from the field today will bring definite
word of the whereabouts of Villa.
Many Bridges Gone.
Columbus, n. NJ. March 31.-Op-
Grafton of the Mexico Northwestern
railroad from Casas Grandes has been
accepted with the greatest difficulty
according to soldiers arriving from the
field today. Light rails, dilapidated
rolling stock, destroyed bridges and
culverts and numerous 'shoo fly
turnoutS were described as the chief
handicaDs in the utilization of the ] 40
miles of track below Casas Grandes
For ten days military engineers have
been at work making repairs. Ser
geant Edgar Croker of the Thirteenth
cavalry said leaky engines and lack
of proper fuel have forced the army
to its utmost ingenuity in obtaining
transportation, while other arrivals
said there is constant danger of
spreading rails over the whole line.
Cold Wave Again.
High winds, bringing with them a
return of the cold, which last week
worked hardships on the men in the
field prevailed last night over the dis
trict occupied by American troops ac-
cording to meager wireless reports
Customary quiet prevailed in Col
umbuS today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
TWO CUPID FAILURES
Disappointed Couples Before Divorce
Proctor With Troubles Today.

Christine Porter has filed suit in the
district court for a divorce from Al
bert Porter. They were married at
Baldwin in 1908. She charges that in
1911, while she was sick, her husband
took sum of money belonging to both
of them and left their home at Bald
win and that he has not since contrib
uted to her support.
Another divorce petition filed in the
district court is that of Susan B. Root
against F. A. Root She charges that
he has been cruel and guilty of gross
neglect and that he finally abandoned
her. Mrs. Root says they were mar
ried at St Joseph, August %, 1914.
She asks for divorce, attorney fees
and the restoration of her maiden
name of Susan B. Evans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
LOSES HER JOB IN MORNING
Civil Service Commissioner
Hears Schenck VIII Get 1t.
''Matter of Supreme Indiffer-
ence to Me-" Mrs. Rhodes Says.

Relating without regret her iA-or-
nation regarding the rumored APP
pointment of ]. J. Schenck, former
county attorney, to her place on the
city civil service commission by the
city commissioners, Mrs. II. N. Rhodes,
1924 Harrison street shed no tears of
rcmorse today.
7 have known for several days that
Mr. Schenck was to be appointed in
my pl, ce and 1 did not raise as much
as my little finger in opposition for
at best it is a thankless job. They re-
garded me as a disturber but from
what 1 found out, and the knowledge
gained while on the commission, dis
turber is needed there.
Il did my du+y as 1 saw it always
with the idea in view that the tax
payers and citizens were the ones to
whom / finally must answer, and not
to lot of politicians, and it was TINS
view, / guess, that earned for me the
title of disturber."
Then you were not asked whether
or not you would consider reappoint-
ment2" she was asked.
Il was not consulted nor was L in
formed that l would not be reap
pointed by any member of the board
of commissioners. A friend of mine
so informed me. but as it was a mat
ter of supreme indifference to me l
am paying no attention to 1t what
.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
CAN'T FIND ESTES
He Is Wanted by the OFFICERS on Var
ious Charges.

Police and county officials are look
ing for Charles Estes wanted on the
charge of assault and battery and
cruelty to animals Estes lives north
of Topeka on the Central avenue road
but the officers have not been able TO
locate him there since yesterday.
Estes is charged with assaulting
stranger by striking him over the head
with a spade.
He is charged with allowing his
horse. a blind one, to fall off bridge
into Soldier creek and remain there.
And he is charged with grabbing his
dog by the hind legs and dashing cut
its brains against a tree.
All the crimes with which Estes IS
charged were committed in five min
utes. Estes and a stranger were driving
along the road near the Kansas ave
nue. bridge. Witnesses say Estes SUD-
denly jumped from the wagon and be-
gan striking the stranger over the
head with a spade. While he was do
ing that the horse left the road and
fell off the embankment into Soldier
creek Estes tried to guide the animal
ont of the water and failing in that,
climbed back on the bank, picked up
the dog and dashed its head against
a tree. The horse lay in the water
until late Yesterday afternoon when
Kilmaurs King, humane officer was
called. 1t was so thoroughly chilled
that it was shot to end it's suffering.
a warrant was issued for Estes at
once. Estes is out Of the county jail
on parole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
AUSTIN IS NAMED
Leavenwerth Man Made Re-
ceiver of L. L. & S. w.
He Must Make 1t Pay Its Way
or Quit.

On recommendation of the Public
Utilities commission, Judge Pollock of
the United States district court has
appointed William A. Austin. receiver
for the LeavenWorth & Topeka Rail-
way company Mr.. Austin, who is
secretary of the LeavenWorth Board
of Commerce, assumes his duties as
receiver at midnight tonight.
In his order appointing Mr.. Austin
receiver for the road, Judge Pollock
advised him that funds to meet the
expense of operating the railway will
have to be Obtained from the road 5
revenues. In the event this cannot
be done, the receiver is instructed to
report to the court who will ask the
Union Pacific railway on whose pc
tition the receiver was appointed to
amend it's original petition so as to
ask for a foreclosure and sale of the
property.
The history of the road since its
organization has been one long line Of
difficulties. 1t has never been able
to meet its expenses and the deficits
have been met annually by the Union
Pacific and the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa Fe companies. For some time
the L. & T. has operated one mixed
train between its two terminals. Late
last year, however, the Public Utilities
commission ordered the road to add a
passenger train to its service. 1t was
lIllS OFQeT lndC was QlrecIlY reSpOn-
sible for the Union Pacific companys
petition asking that the receiver be
appointed, it is said.
I'm to the Commission.
Railroad men are awaiting with
considerable interest, action taken by
the receiver. In appointing Mr.. Aus-
tin on recommendation of the Public
Utilities commission, the task of MAX
ing the road a paying proposition with
the added expense of operating a new
passenger train is checked up directly
to the commission, railway officials
point out.
According to the consensus of opin-
ion among railway men only a mir
acle can make the road self support
ing unless the Utilities commission
will authorize an advance in both
freight and passenger rates. Only five
towns on the roads line do not have
other railway facilities They are
Ackerland, Jarbalo, Standish, BolinS
and Ozawxie.
While railway officials generally be
lieve the receiver will realize the hope
lessneas of his undertaking within a
short time, no steps will be taken
looking toward the sale of the roads
property for some time, according to
persons in close touch with affairs of
the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31

Victorious all the rest of the way,
they succumbed last night to the SUI
perior arguments of the debating team
at Southwestern University, at Win
field. The team consists of Fred Fagg
and e. D. jacobson. They are accom-
panied and coached by Prof. E. R.
Nichols of Redlands University, the
national president of the fraternity
and well known as the author of an
authoritative manual on 'Intercol-
legiate Debates
Several members of local chapters
of the fraternity were initiated into
the state degree this morning but all
serious business was postponed until
this afternoon.
The convention opened at l o'clock
this afternoon with an address of
welcome by Arthur Beattie, president
of the local chapter. Following which
an outline of business to be taken up
tomorrow was decided upon.
Initiation into the national degree
of the fraternity VIII take place to-
night, after a reception for the dele
gates at the home of Miss Kathryn
Albaugh, 1431 Harrison street.
A big policy of expansion will be de-
cided upon at tomorrow mornings
meeting. Among other business will
be the changing of the design of the
emblem. The convention closes to-
morrow night with a big banquet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31

to adopt this course. Chairman Webb
said the member to offer the contempt
resolution would be selected later.
The letter to which the committee
takes exception was written by the
United States attorney when sub
committee was in New York taking
testimony on the impeachment
charges.
1t attacked the committee method
and in effect declared the committee s
course was being pursued because MI
Marshall had had the temerity to in
dict member of congress. He rec
ferred to Representative Buchanan,
who had been indicted with other
members of labors national peace
council, which has been involved in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
ALBA'S BUSY DAY
Deserts Kiene at Lawrence to Capture
and Bring Back Mary Davis.

Mary Davis, colored. played in hard
luck this morning, and Augustin Alba,
city detective, hel 9TH other hand.
Mary is in the city Jail. having made
the trip back from Lawrence in COM
pany with Alba.
Last night DIR. Milulu of Dwight,
Kan, was robbed while wandering
around down near the river. A negro
woman touched him for $50. She was
accompanied by a negro man but she
did the rough work. Milulu says he
was Just walking around waiting for
his train"
Milulu reported the robbery to the
police with a description of the woman
and the police spotted Mary Davis as
the woman in the case. They went to
her home and she was gone. No trace
of her was found.
This morning Alba started for Ian
sing with Sheriff L. L. Kiene and a
bunch of prisoners. When the train
reached Lawrence Alba spied Mary
Davis and made a run for her. They
had a fight on the station platform
and Alba won. He deserted Sheriff
kiene and the prisoners then and
there and brought Mary Davis back to
Topeka. Later a warrant was sworn
out charging Mary Davis with robbery
and she was turned over to the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
Heals Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer with
eczema, ringworm. rashes and similar skin
troubles. A little zemo, gotten at any drug
store for 25c or $1.00 for extra large bot
tie, and promptly applied will usually give
instant relief from itching torture. 1t
cleanses and soothes the skin and heals
quickly and effectively most skin diseases.
Zamo is a wonderful disappearing liquid
and does not smart the most delicate skin
1t is not greasy, is easily applied and
costs little. Get it today and save all
further distress.
Zemo, and.-Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
WILL WORK IT out
Thomas Dean Is Willing to Pay for
Car He Wrecked.

Harvey Parsons, chief of police,
went to Kansas City last night and
brought back Thomas Dean, a negro,
charged with wrecking a car belong
ing to the Dibble family.
Dean was employed as a car washer
at the Independent Auto company. He
told Persons he frequently took car
belonging to the garage and used 1t in
going home to lunch. On the occa-
sion of the smashup, he says, all the
cars were out of repair and he took
the Dibble car. There was Sleet on
the streets and the car skidded into
trolley pole on West Sixth avenue.
Dean left town hurriedly and the
Kansas City police picked him up.
Parsons found him at work under a
car in a Kansas City garage. Dean
says he will pay all damages if allow
ed to work and earn the money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
Go On Whisker
Strike Because
BARRIERS Negro

ST. Louis, March 31.-Because
Edward Ehrman, city jail barber,
has left and his place has been
taken by negro, all the white
prisoners have announced they
will let their boards grow. Every
white man of the 100 prisoners
took his place in Ehrman's chair
yesterday and asked that his
beard be cut as closely as pos
sible, each one saying it would be
his last shave so long as the negro
remains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
DEATH AND FUNERALS

z. s. HINDSLEY died March % in
Santa Re, n. NJ. The body was brought
10 Topeka and the funeral will be held
at > o'clock Sunday afternoon at Shell
labarger's chapel. Interment in To-
peka cemetery.
A T. BARRY, formerly of Topeka.
died at his home in Kansas City
Thursday. he was an old resident of
Topeka and for many years was SUI
perintendent of lumber supplies for
the Santa Fe railroad. He is survived
by a wife and five children: Mrs. c.
II. LerriGo of Topeka, the Rev. Frank
barry of Minneapolis. George A. Barry
of Decatur. Angus f. Barry of Kansas
City, and w. E Barry of Topeka. The
funeral will be held Sunday after
noon.
MRS. JOHN ELLIOTT died at 6
o'clock this morning at her home. 915
Topeka avenue. Arrangements for
the funeral will be made later.
P. w. FUCKER, age 50. died this
morning at his home. 629 North Tyler
street Arrangements for the funeral
will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
WINFIELD A WATERLOO
Redlands Debating Team Meets First
Defeat in Kansas.

The national convention of Pi
Kappa Delta voted. to postpone its
opening session until this afternoon to
give the tired delegation from the
University at Redlands Cal. a chance
to rest up. The Redlands debating
team is the feature of the convention.
They hold the debating championship
of California and have practically de-
bated their way to the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
SCOTT DENIES STORY
Major General Did Not Say Troops
Might Quit Mexico.

Washington, March 31.-Major
General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff
OF the army. has repudiated an inter
view in a Queretaro paper, in which
ne was quoted as saying that if Car
rama troops continue dominating the
situation in Mexico in the pursuit of
Villa, the American forces will be
withdrawn.
General Scott said he has given out
no interviews of any character deal
ing with the movements OF the Amer
ico n nNneditinnarv forces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
Call 1t the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."

St. Joseph, No, March S1.-Pa-
geant of ah-Wah-La-No-Wa has
been chosen as the official name of
the celebration to be held. there in the
fall of the eightieth anniversary of the
purchase from the Indians of what Is
known as the Platte purchase, en-
bracing the counties of Platte, Blu
ehanan, Andrew, Holt, Nodaway and
Atchison. Charles Knowles Soper,
author of the plan, announces that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
LOCAL MENTION.

Glass. Glazing and Paint. Miller &
Gillespie, S33 X. A. Phone 955.-Adv.
Troop 2 of the Boy Scouts of America
will meet at Scoutmaster Fazel's resi-
dence at 724 Taylor street tonight
The trumpeters are to be reorganized
and are asked to come early Gene
Wolfe, cowboy scout. will put on a
rope throwing contest.
Economy Express Co. Phone 1860.
ADV.
Loyal order of Moose will give a
dance in their hall tomorrow. Satur-
day, night. Admission 25c.-Adv.
Framing and silvering. Coe, S2S
Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
1917 Real Estate Meet to Milwaukee

New Orleans, March 31.-Milwau
kee was chosen as the 1917 conven-
ton city of the National Association
of Real Estate Exchanges, and Henry
p. Haas of Pittsburg, Pa, was elected
president of the association at the final
session of its annual meeting here to-
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
u. S. ATTY. ON CARPET
Afotion to Declare Him in Contempt
for Writing Letter, Before House.

Washington March 31.-United
States Attorney MarshalPs recent let
ter to the SUD- committee investiSat-
ing Representative Buchanan's i'm
parchment charges will be submitted
to the house without recommendation
and a resolution to find the attorney
in contempt of the house will be Of
fered.
The judiciary committee today voted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
MORE SHIPS Down
New Reign of Terror Seals Falo III
Two Additional Vessels.

Copenhagen. March 31.-The DutcI
steamship Palembang was torpe9o;vto
while she was lying alongside a Pit ~,
ish destroyer which was engage" Al
picking up mines. ,...;sh
london. March S0.-The Brush
steamship Diadem has been sunk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31

charges of attempts to prevent ship
mentS of munitions to the allies.
The specific charge against the men
is conspiracy to restrain trade OF the
United States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31

do you want pitcher of ice water ?"
asked the member of the committee on
arrangements. Never mind the Ice re-
piled Senator Sorghum; IF the audience
water will probably freeze. Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31

between $500 and $500 people WIN
he used in the pageant ana uiao 81
The cost will be more than $25,OOV'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-31
NEED ONE THERE

Il Answer to Taxpayers and
Not to Lot of Politicians"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-27
ADMITS l7-INCH
GUNS ARE POSSIBLE
Balfour Says Britain, However,
Lacks Evidence That Ger
mans Have Them.

London. Jan. %. Arthur j. Balfour'
First Lord Of the Admiralty, stated IN
tho House of Commons to-day that the
british government had no evidence
that Germany possessed 17-inch guns
but that it was not impossible.
Mr.. Ralfour had been asked TO assure
the country Of the navy's preparedness
He SAID 800.
What Germany is doing IN the way
of shipbuilding must necessarily DC
matter of conjecture. No DOUBT, II mas
been within her power TO initiate our
ING the course Of the war and perhaps
complete the building Of large SHIPS
with powerful armament. !.
81 have seen in the press mention OF
guns of 17-nch calibre. but we nave
no evidence that such exist. GlNen inc
time and labor, however there would
he no difficulty in making them.
"As regards the preparedness OF inc
British navy. | can only say that the
successive lords of the Admiralty haHe
most anxiously considered the me'h.
ods bv which the building resources o.
his country can best be used. SPEAK
INC broadly. il may be said that every
backward. public or private, AT nome "
in the Mediterranean, is beng useo
either for new construction or lot 'he
ropairing requirements OF ourselves
and our allies. This being so, 1t IS I'm,
POSSIBLE TO add 20 the magnitude o.
our preparations. H.. ,ho
"The most we can do is TO alter me
character of the type Of ship under
construction. but nothing has yet oc-
cnrred which would Justify us IN think
ing that any serious error OF judgment
has been made in connection WIN inc
TYNE of ship under construction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-27
AngIO.French Conference
the Cause Of Delay
fBy cable 10 The Tribune

London. Jan 90 The Foreign Office
has placed IN the hands OF Ambassador
Page an ad interim communication 10
the effect that a reply TO the United
States note on the subject Of seizure
of goods from the mails will be forth
coming in few days. The reason given
for the delay is that the text Of the Of
fetal document depends on the result
Of conference Of The British end
French governments in other words
that formal answer will be made as
loon az the French government has sig
nihed it's approval Of the attitude OF
Great Britain.
II il likely. however. that the re
plies OF each country will be made in
dependently.
The formal reply, it IS understood.
will defend the action Of the BRUSH
authorities by citing evidence that
Germans have been abusing the prlvl-
leccs Of first class mails. The British
government will rely on the po5ta con
ventions adopted at The Hague for Jus
tification Of its measures.
The Foreign Office to-day published
a list Of goods in postal mail bags or
the Central Powers taken from me
Dutch steamship Frisia, outward
bound: the Tubantia, inward bound,
and the Ryndam.