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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-28

A scorch made by ironing can be
bleached out by soaking in peroxide
and letting the spot dry between
cloths.
Old safety razor blades will remove
paint spots from windows without
leaving scratches. Single edge blades
are best.
When yellow flames in the stove
burner cause SCOT deposits on the bot
toms of pans, the burner needs clean
ing. Roll piece of paper into tube
and blow through it to drive accumu-
lated dust from the burner.
Things Worth Knowing.
When crepe de chine waists begin
to turn yellow from repeated wash
ing, they can be tinted a pretty shade
of flesh color or pink by soaking the
red mosquito bar from peach baskets
in warm water, adding enough of this
to the rinse water to make the desired
tint. Wash waist. dry thoroughly,
then dip into coloring. Do not wiring.
but press gently. Allow to dry before
ironing. 1t is best to dry on a coat
hanger to avoid streaking.
To save rag carpet from wearing
along the SelVage, take black inch
wide braid and sew it lengthwise on
both sides. 1t will last as long as the
carpet does and makes it look nice.
To Clean Nickel on Stove-Five
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
EAST WINTHROP

Tuesday evening the East Winthrop
Mems League held an Oyster supper,
lecture and meeting that was attended
by at least 65 people. old and young.
which was enjoyed with an unusual
enthusiasm by everyone.
The oyster supper prepared by WAL
ter Titus as chef and served by
Charles Hewett as head waiter and
their efficient aids. was complete in
every detail, and won high praise from
all who partook. The lecture by Rev.
Mr.. Philbrook. pastor of the Augusta
Baptist church. was on Mems Work. !"
who made a fine distinction between
mems work. and work for men.
touched the right chord with his au-
dience. and was real treat, though
enforcedly brief. on account of the
changed hour of car service, and the
meeting in all ways considered was a
success, and bespeaks excellent returns
in the fitNrA-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
AMERICAN CLUB
DESTROYED BY
TORONTO FIRE
Was the Birthplace of the 97th
Overseas Regiment, Known
as the American Legion

Toronto Feb. 16.-One man was kill
ed and two others were injured in a
fire which early today wrecked the SIX
story structure which was the home
of the American Club. Several explo-
sions were heard while the fire was
burning, but according to latest infor-
nation received by the police, there
were no detonations before the flames
were discovered. Early reports as yet
unconfirmed. were that the blaze was
the result of an laien military plot. the
American Club having recently been
the scene of demonstrations in favor
Of the Entente allies.
A man believed to have been P. P.
Hurston Of Dallas, Tex, was found
suffocated just inside window on the
third floor Edward Johnston, night
Waterman of the Mechanics Bank
next door. was dangerously injured
when he was struck by falling CHM
ney. The interior of the building was
destroyed and the roof fell in. The
property loss was placed at $4,000.
The building. an imposing six-story
structure. with a brownstone 'front.'
was valued at 100000 and with its
contents, IS Il tOLdI lOSS.
after the explosions the roof of the
building fell in and flames burst from
the windows ON all six floors.
The clubs caretaker jumped from a
window and is dying with a fractured
skull. 1t was reported that three mem
bers of his family had been unable to es-
cape from the building. At dawn the
ruins were still burning and the tiremen
were unable to ascertain whether they
contained any bodies.
Captain Asa Minard of the American
Legion was so badly injured that he may
not recover. He was sleeping on the top
floor when he was aroused by the first
explosion. He had slid half way down a
rope fastened to the windowsill when a
second explosion forced him to let go his
hold and drop to the sidewalk.
Several other officers Of the Ameri-
can Legion were sleeping in the build
ing but it is believed all managed to
escape.
Two club employees were slightly
burned.
The fact that the members Of the
club have shown strong pro-ally SYM
pathies and that the 9th Overseas
Regiment. popularity known as the
American Legion. had its birth here,
caused the police and military authori-
ties to suspect that the fire was the
result of a plot by alien enemies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Sound WARNING
ON METHODIST
DANCE RULING
Representatives at Conference
on Union of Methodism Take
Action Against Prohibition
Aimed at Dancing

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Representatives of
the Methodist church, South speaking at
the Conference on Union Methodism now
in session at Evanston, suburb, sound
ed a warning today against the specific
prohibition aimed at dancing in the doc
trine of certain branches of the church.
Prof. Gerald Parker. general secretary OF
the Epworth League, Nashville, Bishop
Collins Dinnick of Nashville and Prof.
Wilbur Willett of Vanderbilt University
joined in the warning.
The Methodist church South. Prof. Var
ker pointed out. has adopted in its general
rules phrases eliminating the specific
naming of the prohibited indulgences.
These. named in paragraph 211 Of the doc
trine of the Methodist Episcopal church.
are: Dancing. card playing, attending
theatre and circuses.
This question is becoming the storm
center of the general conference to be
held in May Prof. Parker said. "A
Methodist Episcopal church. South. de-
cision prohibits the teaching of dancing
and the practice of promiscuous dancing.
Wesley, the founder of the Methodist
church, said that he could not see the
atrical performance with a clear con-
science, but on his way home from OK
ford he stopped in London to enjoy a
play and enjoyed dancing with his sisters.
THE life of the founder of our church
must ever be interpreted, and reapplied
to the changed conditions of human life
and the advancement of civilization. The
hideous result of systems of casuistry
are warning to the church of all ages
against making catalogue of sins and
attaching scales of dement's thereto. In
the old church smile was considered a
vice: laugh, a crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
LIME WORKERS
ON PICKET DUTY
HELD BY POLICE
Arrested for Alleged Assault
upon Three Men Who Were
to Go to Work-News of ct.
: tor Coming to Rockland

Rockland. Me. Feb. 16.-Picketins
activities Of striking lime workers
brought four Of them into court TODAY
all being held for alleged assault upon
three men who had tried to take their
places. Pasquale Mete, a leader of the
strikers, was among the four men who
were bound over for the grand Jury.
The Rockland & Rockport Lime Co.,
against whose plant the strike was
declared as a means of enforcing de-
mands for increased wages, brought
additional men to the city tonight to
work in the kilns.
strike leaders tonight said they had
received Geographic assurance that
Joseph J. Ettor an organizer of the
industrial Workers Of the World,
would arrive tomorrow. They said that
the management Of the strike would
De placed in his hands,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
L|CENS|NCPLAN
AP0PULAR ONE
WITH SHIPPERS
British Government Seeks Con.
troll of Free Tonnage and
Regulation of Track

London. Feb. l6.-ln the opinion of
American importers here, the royal
proclamation of yesterday forbidding
importation after March of certain
commodities, including tobacco, furni-
ture woods. wallpaper and woodpulp,
would prove disastrous to American
traders were it not for the saving
clause which permits the bringing in
of these articles Alder licenses from
the board of trade. American import
ers do a large business in these COM
modities.
Owing to the provision for trading
under licenses. it is believed the chief
object of the order will he to give the
British government greater control
over free tonnage. \ British ship in
an American port which is ready for
loading and is wanted at a home port
with have no difficulty in obtaining a
license to load any available cargo of
commodities on the prohibited list
Control of free tonnage and better
regulation of the trade in what are
considered Injuries in war time are
is believed here the prohibitory meas
ure. coupled with the licensing plan.
would prove more effective than any
form Of arbitrary control by the gov
eminent of the mercantile marine.
The effect on the tobacco trade
within the United Kingdom is expect
ed to I've even less disturbing than any
interference with the expectation of
tobacco from America may be. There
is in storage in the Unitd Kingdom
an amount of tobacco much in X
cess of that usually on hand in times
of peace. Under normal conditions the
greater portion of this stored tobacco
would he re-exported. but with the
importation prohibition in force it
probably will be used here.
American magazines will be greatly
affected by the order which prohibits
their import except to individual sub
scribers. Heavy shipments Of these
magazines have been made in bulk for
distribution on news stands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
JOHNSON SHOT
IN MEXICO MAY
Be GUY HARTMAN

FL Faso. Texas, Feb lS.-Guy Johnson,
an American. who was slain Dec. a6 last
near Teiolachi. Chihuahua. is believed to
have been Guy Hartman. North Caro-
lima distiller. sought by the American
government in connection with revenue
frauds. according to information disclos-
ed here today. Government officials, how
ever, refused comment. referring aues-
TONERS to internal revenue officials at
Washington.
Hartman. or Johnson fled to Mexico
last year. it was said. and became a
ranch hand before the disclosure Of the
frauds which involved distilleries and
revenue officials in Tennessee and other
states. The man is said to have been
trying to make his way from Chihuahua
to Sonora when he was set upon by the
bandits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
ZEPPELIN BUCAB00 GETS
l0ND0NERS AS RAID RUm0R
SPREADS THROUGHOUT CITY
Newspapers Treat News of Raid Sarcasca and Attack Ret
cence of War Offce-No Reason for Expecting Raid

The mass of London believed the
raid had resulted in a fiasco until they
read a brief statement in the morning
papers about certain eastern and
northern counties being visited by six
or seven Zeppelins. without any con-
siderable damage. That evening the
names of the counties visited and the
totals of killed and wounded We're an
nounced without any waste of the
words With this report the papers
had to content themselves for another
- hours.
Newspapers Take a Fling
While waiting Tor the casualty
statement the newspapers Of the more
sensational kind grew sarcastic. One
afternoon paper following the English
method of announcing the feature OF
each edition with a placard in circus
bill type. printed the word "OfficiaI
| with a blank space underneath. Most
! of the papers attacked the reticence of
the war Office while a great many
distorted rumors were passed about
among the people. But the rumors
| were passed about among the people
soon cleared up.
People in the raided towns tele-
sraphed to friends and relatives such
messages as Safe. don't worry" and
the like. which afforded clues. News
also was received from travellers from
| the northern counties.
1t was because of the belief that
exact data would be of use in case of
another immediate raid. that the War
office confined its account of the
movements of the hostile fleet to coun-
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
MISCELLAN EOES.
BANk ERS
Wednesday Brighton Market
Stock Yards. Feb. Is.

Stock Yards. Fen. H.
Shippers of livestock had hard luca
getting their stock to market this week
and the railroad save very unsats'
factory reasons for the delay u
transit The mich COW shippers SUI
fered materially hy this detention a.
some of their stock which should ha"
been tied up in the barn for testing
early Tuesday morning arrived J"
hours late. so that in some cases INV
work of the inspectors could not s'di'
until r. NJ. which meant no reieas'
Of stock until F. NJ. on Wednesday,
Naturally under such conditions fhe'e
was little trading in the morning d
ONLY state cows could be sold. l'rice'
were off from s1nM1a per head. Fancy
cows sold from sS0M1i3. good cows
s6Om15. and the poorer stock lrom
s30m60.
Beef cattle were in ample supph
and prices we're lower than "ee'
ago. Some of the shippers quoted inc"
fancy stock. selling from T. l cen
lower than week ago. Other grdue
showed only small fractional deciih''
Mich Cow Sales-IIall & Lowell sofa y
cows from s45 to So. f. K. f"Se SUI
fancy Holstein for $50 and ) cows HUN
$50 to SIS. F. o. Thompson sold cows
for $50. for $3.50. 1 for ss5. at 80 eau
and u from $40 TO s75. Walter 1Ieas''
sold cows at $50 each.
Beef Cattle, etc.-Otis H. Forhush sh!
ped - cattle, 20 calves. II hogs, co" ~
lbs. at 3-4c and 81 off. , cows 2lf' Tvs
at 6sc and 81 head on. | COW ap iu'
at s lac and 81 on. COW 1900 lbs az o.
and 81 off. bulls l7eD lbs. at Sic CIV
100 lbs at sac. cows $50 IDS AT w.,
/ COW at 81 and 81 on. > cows ~" IDS, o.
1-4c.. l COW go lbs. at &C.. co" 's' ~
at 4ac. and 81 on. l COW so lbs. AT ~
and 81 off, COW 500 lbs. at &c. co" -
lbs. at Lie. cows 1900 lbs. AT o''''
cows 24SO lbs. at Sic, hog 90 IDS
$500, 3 pigs at S.s0c.. and ] boar ~" Tvs
at 4c Walter Gleason shipped 10 COW
10 calves. % hogs: s oxen av. ~" ''s
TIC, 10 calves at &C.. and 33 hogs AT '''>
W. l.. Smith shipped II catue !,
calves and IL hogs. Hall d Lower. ,,a
oxen av 1900 lbs at &C. ; oxen aV ~.
lbs at &c. 40 cows av 500 lbs at
s bulls av 1850 lbs at sc. and 4opo ''s
mas av 800 lbs at 3 Lee, 100 caves e.;
10 lbs at &c. and 40 calves a'
lbs at &c. 140 hogs av 165 lbs AZ
10 sheep av 100 lbs at sc and 10 la,'y.
av 55 lbs at 3-ic. r. W. Wormen
Son sold fancy oxen $3.50 lbs at ~ ~
2 coarse oxen. 5000 lbs, at l-2c ais
90 calves at lac. f. G.. Piper SUI.
1OS calves at 1-oc and 70 hoss
s 3-4c. Minis & Holbrook sold isn n,
cy steers. 1920 lbs. at SC. cows -'v,
lbs at 1-2c, and 3 cows "Ooo IDS "a
3 SAC. f. r. F'oye sold calves av ~
lbs at &c and Is hogs at 1-2c. r., :.
Thompson sold 116 calves at l'1c -
100. hogs at 8 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

mounted guns when she left New
York
The Won Tirpitz Menace
The internal political situation in Ger
many is regarded here as making the sit
uation grave. because the Won Tirpitz
element is understood to be reasserting
itself with considerable effect and the
subject requires delicate handling because
an upset of the Won Bethuann- Hollwe:
administration would be regarded as un
favorable in it's effect.
Germany. it was pointed out. has mad'
no declarations that its pledges in the
Lustania and the Arabic case did not ap-
ply to armed ships. On the contrary
this government on Nov. :. 1915 in =
note to the German government assert ed
the right of merchant ships to arm, for
defensive purposes. although it called AT
tention to the fact that Great Britain
had agreed not to arm her merchant
ships entering American waters. What
form the next step in the negotiations will
be is not disclosed, but here are strong
indications that the German government
will be asked to assure the United States
that merchant ships armed for defensive
purposes will be exempt from unwarrant.
ed attack.
From German sources tonight came the
statement that it was quite probable Ber-
lin would give such assurances, but that
in doing so it would require informa ton
as to what the United States considers
to be defensive armament Extended ne
gotiations may follow on that point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Art Wilson, Catcher, Sold
to Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago. Feb. 1s.-Art Wilson catch
err. was sold today to the Pittsburgh
Nationals, Manager Tinker Of the
Cubs announced. The terms of the deal
were not given out, but it is said Man.
lager Callahan consented to Il large cash
payment for the catcher
Wilson. who left the New York Ma
tionals to join the Chicago Federals,
earned the nickname of "Homerun''
Wilson. He rated as good all around
catcher and batted 304 in the Federal
League last season.
Tinker and President Weeghman de-
cided they could not consistently keen
three such catchers as Archer, Wilson
and FISCHER and concluded that the
former as longer in service here had a
larger following among old Cub fans.
IT is probable that Catcher Clemens
also will he released by the local club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
CONY NOTES

Coach Thompson called meeting o.
the baseball candidates for this Spring
on Wednesday afternoon and started .
series of talks on baseball These vii
be continued by him until the snrnv
training commences and the lectures viii
be followed by general discussions Of top
les which are connected with baseball
situations and problems Some Of thu
subjects on which the coach will lecture
are Base Running" Coaching from tn.
Side Lines" What to Do and cues
ton box is to be a part of his equip
ment. ANY question can he asked and
answered by candidates for the team
Mr.. Thompson is an experienced PLAYER
himself and this springs team will have
the benefit of good coach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

Special services will be held AZ =.
Methodist church at North Augusta n,
c.. Baker, pastor. by Evangelist Tho,,,
E. Phillips Of Washington ID. c, h.
ginning Sunday, Feb. % and conti,r
ing evenings through the week p,,L
the exception of Saturday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Springer Wed,.,
day evening entertained d delightful ma,
~ at progressive whist at their hon:
on Bangor street. four tables being hlled
The prizes were captured by Mrs. Dexts
Hysom. Melville A. Merrill Mrs Ma,
Carter and Leroy Welsh Dainty refrss,
ments were served and the party yo,s,
a most pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

London. Feb. 3.-(Correspondenct Of the
Associated Pressl.-The night of the
great Zeppelin raid on the Midland coun-
ties found London ready and waiting AS
never before. Everyone knew Zeppelins
were expected shortly after dark the
street car and bus service in the outlying
districts of the eastern part of the city
was suspended and incoming trains were
held w on certain lines. People in the
coast towns telephoned to friends that
the raiders had been seen.
Tie City in Darkness
In London itself precautions AS to the
darkening of streets and buildings were
strictly enforced. Motor trucks bearing
anti-aircraft guns clattered through the
street. The theatres opened to smaller
audiences and people stood in the streets
with their eyes open for the flash of
lights and ears tuned for the boom OF
guns or the sharper note of bombs
Perfect "Zep Weather"
There were two reasons for eXpectln.
a raid In the first place. the weather
had been what is known locally as Yer
weather." Both lower and upper air cur
rents were nearly still. with a drift from
the northeast and the usuil mist of foe
and smoke had collected in the Thame.
valley. Second. the bombing of Paris. fol
lowed by an attempt the succeeding night
made authorities and populace feel tina,
London would not escape,
Hear Sounds Of Coast Guns
On the evening of the great raid the
sound of guns was heard distinctly in
London from eastward This went tC
support the story that the invaders had
been beaten off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
ten KILLED IN
THE COLLAPSE Of
TEXAS BUILDING

MeXica. Texas. Feb l6.--Ten persons
were killed here early tonight in the col
lapse of the opera house building. which,
was followed by a gas explosion and fire
that for a time threatened the busine IS
section of the town. Numerous persons
were injured.
Search continued late into the night
for the bodies which it was feared might
he buried in the ruins although it was
believed that all persons in the building
had been accounted for. The dead in
clude Professor A. b. Wiesner. superin-
tendent of city schools: Mrs. Wiesner and
one Of their children; and Professor o. B.
Bruton. Winnsboro. Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
Jimmy Johnston Refuses
to Sign with Brooklyn

New York. Feb. 16.--Refusal of Jim
my Johnston of the Newark Federal
League Club to sign contract with
the Brooklyn Nationals. to which he
was sold. has been sustained by the
Baseball Players Fraternity, accord
ing to a statement issued tonight by
President David A. Fultz.
Fultz contends that Johnston signed
a contract with the Newark E'ederals
for 1916 and 1917, in which his salary
was guaranteed for that period. Pres
dent Ebbets of the Brooklyn Club Of
fered him a contract containing 10
days release clause and naming a sal
AIRY lower than he was to receive un-
der his federal contract.
President Fultz declared the proposal
made to Johnston violates the Peace
agreement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
ANTONIO CODA TON|ONE TAKEN
into CUSTODY AT CHICAGO As
A FRIEND OF CHEF JEAN CR0NES
Arrest Followed Information York Police Who Ar
rested Man Named Camille Admitting
knowledge of Cr0nes

Chicago. Feb. 16-1ntonio Coda Toni
one. "A years old. was taken into custody
this afternoon by detectives following
receipt of information from the New
York police that he was a friend of Jean
Crones, the University Club assistant chef
believed by the police to have put poison
in the soup of the guests at the Arch
bishop Mundelein banquet last Thursday
night. Tonione gave as his address the
number of house in which Crones for
merly lived.
Information regarding the friendship Of
Crones and Tonione came to the New
York officers, according to Capt Hunt,
when they had arrested man named
Camille. charged with carrying concealed
weapons. Under questioning by the New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

York officers, Camillo, It is said. admitted
knowing Crones and told Of Tonione' s
alleged intimacy with him.
Chemists today were asked to discover
the nature Of another poison found IN
kitchen utensils used in the preparation
of the banquet. 1t was said that a new
poison was the primary drug used. and
that the one first found was merely sec
ondary poison.
Mayor Thompson's secretary denleo
this afternoon that the mayor had found
a letter which, according to New York
d;snatches. contained a threat to burn
tho c;tv hall. There was a small fire in
the building today. but the police found
no connection between it and any anar-
chistic activity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
bRANDEIS FACTIONS PRESENT
TESTIMONY UNDER GUIDANCE
i; Of ATTORNEYS At WASHINGTON
Investigating Committee Makes Decision for Expedrg
Worl-Austen Fox for Opponents

i, dence against the nominee. and the COM
mttee asked G. w. Anderson. United
States attorney at Boston. to take charge
of presenting evidence for Mr.. Brandeis.
Both lawyers accepted and will serve
without pay.
Today's brief session was occupied by
s. Winslow. president Of the United
States Shoe Machinery Co., who charges
that Mr.. Brandeis as an attorney and di-
rector of the company approved certain
practices which he afterward condemned
as illegal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17
AN AEROPLANE
RAID BY FRENCH

London, Feb. 16.-(5.16 F. MD-Thir-
teen French aeroplanes carried out a
'ald on the town of Strumitsa. BuIga
r1a yesterday. according to Reuter-
dispatch from Saloniki today. The ma :
chimes droppH 15S bombs. causing sew
eral fires, it is added.
The dispatch says that the machines
although subjected to a severe bonn
bardment, returned to their base un-
touched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-17

One Of the we'll known local BUYERS al
farm produce has received a clipp,,
from a Boston produce firm which STATE
that large shipments of potatoes bav,
been sent from Bermuda to Boston ana
that the price has slumped considersh,,
in that city because Of this. But" sai,
the buyer. cit is safe tn hold onto Won,
spuds for while yet. Boston is not III.
United States"