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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-16
HE SWINDLED BANKS
Shrewd Man Alleged to Have Worked
Deposit Schemes.

Oklahoma City. Okla, Dec. I'm
w Lucas. a man of many aliases. was
being held here today pending inves-
tigation of what bankers say was an
attempt to stage the shrewdest bank
swindle in the southwest. Lucas, an
Italian, posed as a contractor, opened
oh cking accounts in every bank in
town, but did all his de- ositing with
the same $1,000. Thru a series of
quick deposits and Withdrawals, bank
ers claim Lucas could have succeeded
in securing several thousand dollars
before being discovered. He was ar
rested yesterday by detectives. who
say he is also wanted in Omaha, De-
troit and Birmingham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. JOHANNA WABER, age So,
died Friday at her home, 307 Van
Buren, street. She is survived by three
children, ]. r. Waber, Sedalia, Mo-,
Barney Waber and Mrs. B. E. Man
ley of Topeka. The funeral will be
held at o'clock Monday morning in
ST. Joseph's German Catholic church
Interment in Mount Calvary cemetery
Mrs. Waber was a member of C. K. L.
of A. lodge, No. IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-16
STEAMER ON SHOALS
Large Tramp Steamer Apparently
Helpless Off Jersey Coast

New York. Dec. ia large tramp
steamship believed to be British: was
reported on Egg Harbor shoals OH lne
New Jersey coast. Her ldentlty an
unknown early today. She lay ABOUT
three miles out, heavily beaten by seas
and evidently had been there some
time when she was discovered at dawn
today. 49, Ege
Captain Lewis Smith. OF the 5ss
Harbor coast guard station, ana
crew have gone out to the vessel IN
surf boats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-16
MUNITION BLAST FATAL


Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec. t.
Fourteen persons were killed and sew
enty-seven others were injured by a
violent explosion last night at a NUM-
tions factory at Felixdorf, a village of
Lower Austria, in the district of
Weiner-Nuestadt. says the Neue Freie
Presse. Several building in the town
were DESTROYED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-16
GETS 100000 YEAR
Son of John II. Mclean Sole Head of
Two Great Newspapers.

Washington. Dec. L. - Edward
Beale Mclean will have~the entire in
come from the great estate left by his
father, John r. Mclean, and is rec
ognized as the sole head of the Wash
lngton Post and the Cincinnati En-
quirer by an agreement reached out of
court today.
The income, according to Wilton ].
Lambert, McLean's attorney. will APP
proximate 100000 or more yearly.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
NEW FIRM TAXES
 OVER 1. w. PETERS

l. W. Peters, who developed a successful auto accessories business on North Central avenue, opposite the Annex hotel will be succeeded in ownership by a company of which c. K. Hughes and w. T. Smith are owners, according to their announce ment yesterday. The deal has just been closed
 Hughes is a coast man of consid- erable experience in the tire and ac- cessory lines. Smith is a Phoenix man. and has been with the Valley Hardware company here for some time
 Hughes Is working on a deal to become one of the selling agents of 1 the Savage Tire company of San ] Diego. He explained yesterday that i the Savage selling plan is direct | from factory to consumer. the dealer
 being agent for the factory. Demand ] in California has swept the Savage output from the market, and il may be difficult to land an agency here, but Hughes, who likes the tire, is
 going to make a strong effort to se-
 cure representation here, in what he
 terms an exceptionally good field.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
FIELDING INJURED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Word has just reached Jack Law ton of the Cactus Film company that Romaine Fielding was injured in an auto accident Tuesday May ?. Not much could be learned as to the cause of the smash-up or how seriously MT Fielding has been injured. the report merely stating that if there were no complications ne would be up and aboEt Friday or Saturday of this week
 Fiel.iing left Phoenix about two months ago for Los Angeles on what was intended 10 be a ten day business trip. In the midst of the negotiations II. o. Davis. vice president of the Uni vcrsal company, was called to New York City, returning short time ago. NIT. Davis was well pleased with the phctography' made possible by the clear. dry air and perpetual sunshine of tl.e Salt River valley.
 If everything turns out as planned 1 Fielding should he back here within | the next ten days bringing with him d motion picture camera and an oper 1 ltor. ana then. according to the pres
 ent plans, work will be started mme- l diately.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
winter at the Graves ranch, left Mon

winter at the Graves ranch, left Mon day for Elemdorf, New Mexico.
 Walter Dogget and his sister Mrs. Began of Billings, Montana left last Thursday for their home.
 Dr. and Mrs. Sethman. of Pasadena, California, were luncheon guests on Tuesday of their. son. Henry Stehman,' a the Graves rafch. They have been spending d few weeks m this section, but leave soon for Prescott.
 R. c. McIlwain of the Arizona Falls has been transferred to the South Con solidated Power house while Ralph Seoril of the South Consolidated, has come to Arizona Falls. J. D. Butler has succeeded Mir Harvey as relief oper ator between Arizona Falls and the Crosscut.
 Miss Laura Elliot left on Wednes- day morning for visit with her moth CT at Skull Valley.
 Rev. George Narney of the First Bap- tist church in Phoenix will conduct d week of special meetings here, begin ming Sunday May 14th.
 The Scottsdale Farm Improvement association were the guests of the South Side organization at Neighbor- hood House on Tuesday night. About forty went from here, making the trip in automobiles. They enjoyed the splendid program, also the sandwiches and coffee which the hospital South Siders had prepared. After these mat ters were disposed of the remainder of the evening was devoted to danc- ing and a general good time. Mir. and Mrs l. T. Johnston are leaving soon for Delta, Utah. after hay ing spent several weeks in this locality with their sons. George and J. B. John 1 ston. MT. and Mrs. Johnston were so ] favorablv impressed with the Sal, i River valley that they purchased a ranch near Tempe. Here they enter tained some Of their friends last Sun ] day, their guests were Mir. and Mrs Dennis Thornsberry. MT and Mrs. D 1 Holmesby Mir and Mrs Steiner. Miss Jane Brown. MT and Mrs. J. E. John ston, Mr and Mrs. George Johnston 1 Will Brown. and Ed Brown.
 Mir Charles Miller IS adding sleep ing porch to his residence
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weaver spen Monday as the guests of George John ston and wife.
 Mir and Mrs. A. E. r.ewis were dow from Mountain View ranch to spen the day with Miss Helen Campbell Monday
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
MUTT AND JEFF AT COLUMBIA TON|CHT

Today sees the first run of the Mutt and Jeff cartoon comedies to visit Phoenix. The little Fisher fun sters will be served al the Columbia.
 an added feature to six-reel pro-
 gram made up by the same people who photographed Excuse Me The feature is called The Kings Game and serves to bring Pearl White, of "Perils of Pauline" fame, to the screen of the smart shop of pie tmes. The Kings Game is q dra
 matte story that affords the dramatic personality of Miss White q chance
 to do many of the daring stunts for which she is famous. There is said 1 to be a wonderful lot of action rolled | into the five reels of the picture and coupled with a good topical weekly review of the events that are making
 history on the Mexican border. as well as in the European seat of war
 it should prove of interest to the biz
 following Of the house Of many
 comforts" Mutt and Jeff will b'
 the first animated cartoon comedl ever drawn by Bud Fisher, who i
 one of the greatest >humorists of hi
 day. There will be two matinee per
 formances. one starting at and tn other at 3:30 D. m. The night sho' 1 will begin as usual at I.15 and 2.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
LEGAL NOTICE

Phoenix. Arizona, May llth. 1916. NOTICE is hereby given that will receive bids for the deposit in Banks of the State of Arizona. as a saving account or as savings accounts of all monies belonging to the City of Phoe- nix collected and held as sinking funds, and being at present. the sum of about SiXtyfour Thousand Dollars Cs64. .00000).
 All bids snail be in writing and pro vide fer the payment of not less than fJo. interest Ter annum upon sucl sinking funds. and shall state the character and amount of security to be furnished therefor. and shall be delivered at my office in the City Hall of Phoenix, Arizona, on or be- fore the 18th day of May. 1916.
 The right is reserved to reject an, and all bids.
 J. C. C. II. BOON.
 City Treasurer.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
MILITARY OFFICERS
 WANT HORSES BADLY
Local Authorities Receive Notice to Make Effort to Arouse Interest
 In Bidding

Adjutant General Harris received a rush telegram yesterday afternoon from the quartermaster general of the south eru military department, stating that he had received imperative orders from the quartermaster general of the Uni ted States, to ask for bids at once for 61A cavalry horses, and eos artillery horses.
 The fact that the horses were wanted at once and badly. was impressed upon Col. Harris in the telegram. The bids must be at Fort sam Houston by eleven o'clock on the morning of May 18th. Monday.
 Blanks for the bids have been sent special delivery to Col. Harris and he will have them in his possession prob ably today The artillery horses must ] be l5 hands one inch in height, and the i cavalry horses must be li hands l inches high All horses must weigh in accordance to their height. The specifications given, are some what under those required prior to line start of the European war, but tho ! terrible drain made up on the horse market of the country by foreign buy CTS, have forced the federal authoritie: to loosen the bars a bit
 The horses are needed badly on th' border. thus the hurry up cal. Col Harris has asked that all those wh' have horses. and who can in any wa, comply with the bids. get busy and d. something to aid their country at once = The horse question has become serious one to military authorities Even getting good mounts for the of ficers of the Arizona regiment ha
 proven considerable Of task.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12

ceased will sell at public aution, to the highest bidder subject to confirmation by said Superior Court on Saturday the 3rd day of June. 1916. at : o'clock D. m.. at the front door of the County Court House of the County of Mari cona in the City of Phoenix in the said County of Maricopa. State of Arl- zona, the following described real property. to wit: Lot T.. Block II. Col lins Addition to the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County. Arizona. together with the improvements thereon con- sis;ing Of dwelling house and etc. known ana designated as No. 14lO East Washington Street, Phoenix Arizona.
 Te.ms of sale. Cash: payable 10t on acceptance of bid and the balance on confirmation of the sale by the Court and delivery of Administrator S Deed
 +. NJ. FLEMING, Administrator 0f the Estate of NJ. A
 R. Tyrrell. deceased.
 Dated May 10. 1916.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
SCOTTSDALE NEWS

Scot tsdale ranchers are busy with the barley harvest and the voice of the reaper is heard in the land.
 Charles Coldwell recently purchased twenty-three head of milk COWS from the Pacific Creamery Go.
 The social at the school house on Friday night, was enjoyed by large crowd. A short program of readings vocal and piano solos was given and light refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. after which the evening was devoted to a general good time, while the younger folks played games on the school play grounds This was the first of a series of such affairs to be given through the sum mer, under the auspices of the church.
 Mrs Harry Serviss entertained the members of the Span,sn class Wednes- day afternoon. After rne lesson the ladies enjoyed cake and lemonade served on the spacious screened porch.
 Mrs. w D. Parker and children have left for their home in the southern part of the state after a visit with Mrs, Parkers' sister Mrs r. r. Burleson.
 The Madison Scottsdale Cow Test 1 ing association held meeting of the I school on Wednesday night. Guy c i Loomis. Charles Caldwell and Waiter l Smith local members of the board attended the meeting. contract foi 1 testing cows. was let to Charles Schlurer and his duties will begin the l 18th of May.
 Misses Alfreda Geddis and Anna Rogers and Ed. Caldwell and Car Chase attended Leap Year Social the K. of P. hall in Mesa, Friday night V. A. vanderhoof conducted services a the West End churcn, Sunday morn
 ing.
 Misses Rose Trumbull and Helel
 Campbell have returned after fev
 weeks stay in Paradise valley
 The school board met on Wednesda
 and appointed the teachers for tn
 coming year One more teacher wi be installed and another grade added Professor Churchill of Tempe will b , the principal Miss Anna Cash wi have charge of the intermediate, an : Mrs. Grey Loomis the primary. : C. c. Cash will continue as manus P training teacher, and Miss Myrtl 2 Blythe will have charge of the domes l tic science.
 : Peter Lansen of Tempe has lease !, two hundred and sixty acres of alfali
 land east of Scottsdale.
 | Harry. the small son of P. $. Embi 0 is very i'll with scarlet fever.
 Dr. Lyme, who has been spending u
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12

wonderful influence of q small child over a large number of rough men. In the photodramatic version, as
 made by the Lasky company. the
 wonderful types and atmosphere of i those earlX days is transferred 10 the
 film Months were spent in prepar-
 ation for this production; in looking up authorities and securing the nec-
 essary equipment for its accurate presentation.
 | In the cast supporting Miss Ward
 are such distinguished artists as Jack Dean, Charles Clary, Jessie Arnold Raymond Hatton James Neill and
 other members of the Lasky all-staI
 organization.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS
FANNIE WARD IN
 TENNESSEE PARDNER

The photodramatic version of the famous story Tennessee Farther, which will be at the Arizona today and tomorrow. with Fannie Ward the beautiful LaslSy star. in the title role, was adapted for the screen by the celebrated dramatist, Marion Fairfax, from the spoken stage version of the story by the eminent playright Scott Marble
 When this story was first written il attracted world interest on account of it's graphic pictures of the early gold rush in California and the
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
QUICK ACTION IN SCHOOL ELECTION

When the board of trustees learned that legal electors had to be given special notices Of bond elections ten days in advance. there was some quick action on the part of the mem bers. who in one day prepared, had printed and mailed notices to all those who have d right to vote in School District No. Al. In nine days the bonds will he voted upon and if carried q manual training and do- mestic science building will he con i structed at once. that it might be completed for the opening of the autumn semester The Gilbert schoo i will he on the same circuit for man ual and domestic training as Alma Chandler and Lehi
 Creighton will also hold bono ! election shortly for a new wing tf
 the main school building.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
 OF THE COUNTY OF MARlCOPA, STATE OF ARIZONA

In the Matter of the Estate of M. A.
 l. Tyrrell, Deceased.
 -Notice of Sale of Real Estate at
 Public Auction.
 NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of an order of the Super for Court If the County of Maricopa. State of Arizona, mace on 20th day of March. 1916. in the matter of the estate of M. A. R. Tyrrell deceased, the undersigned. the Administrator of the Estate of NJ. A. K. Tyrrell, de-
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
lannara

Robert Warwick. whose various film appearances have won him ad- mirers by the hundreds of thousands. will be seen next on the screen in The Supreme Sacrifice" World Film feature. to be shown at the Lamara theater today. The story re- wolves around noble-hearted man who suffers unjust accusation and imprisonment rather than betray a friend. The picture affords Mir. War wick the greatest part Of his film career.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that l the undersigned owner of that certain grocery-busincss at No l45 West Jef- ferson Street City of Phoenix. County of Maricopa. State of Arizona. do in tend after ten days from the date hereof. to sell and deliver said busi- ness. together with fixtures stock and good will to r. A. Torey Terms oi sale cash on giving possession.
 Dated the 9th day of May, 1916 Harry Ballah.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
Princess Hassen at kmuzu

Tie final episode in the life of Princess Hassen in the Turkish harem of her foreign husband is tho feature of d five-reel program today at the Amuzu. It is q picture that has been running in episodes for the past several months al the little shop and will be replaced with one of the biggest hits of the year in con tinued stories
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
Charlie Chaplin is Popular at Lior

Charlie Chaplin is Popular at Lion
 Charlie Chaplin. in the fourreei comedy. "A Burlesque on Carmen. continues to draw big crowds at the
 Lion. It has been about four months since Chaplin has been seen in Phoe- nix and one thing is certain. his popularity has not diminished, for biz audiences at each performance are proof positive. "A BuTlesque on Carmen" will be shown again today and tomorrow. The Lion theater has contracted for all the new Mutual Chaplin comedies for the coming year. the first one. The Floor walker" coming on May 2S for a
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
i. "The Floorwalker'

three day run ''The Floorwalker" was made in a big department store. and Chaplin has lots of fun and cr$ ates lots of laughs on the Escalator. If you haven't already seen "A Bur iesque on Carmen" don't miss ii. for
 it is good and Charlie Chaplin as Darn Hosiery Don Jose) will make you smile. grin and then laugh out Ioud
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
State of Arizona
 County of LIaricOoa

otdle OI AflIOnd
 County of lIsricopa
 Befores me. J. B. Henke, a Notary public in and for the County of Mari copa, State of Arizona. on this day personally appeared Harry G. pallah. known to me 10 be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purpose and consideration thereon ex- pressed.
 Given under my hand and seal of office. this 9th day of May. A. D. Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen.
 J. B. HENKE. eSeaD Notary Public wy commission expires March 9th
 1920
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
WET STREET RIDER
 sK|Ds;; BREAKS LEG

Harry Williams isn't for wet streets. One of Phoenix's famous adobe thoro1ghfares. just moistened by street sprinkler, claimed him as a victim yesterday and now he lies abed, nursing broken leg.
 Williams, who rides motorcycle. was turning the corner at Central avenue and Van Buren street yester day when his machine skidded in the mud. He thrust out his right foot to stop his fall, and the bone was snapped three inches above the ankle. ' Tt was a silly spill" he explained as Dr. Boido applied plaster of paris Y have taken dozen harder flop, without hurting myself'
 Williams is an employe of tin, 1 Adams hotel.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12

SPEEDERS FINED Three first of- fense speeders were fined ten dollars in Judge PaTker's -Jurt yesterday. They were Ira Johnson. Perry Casey and John D. Martin
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12

Tickets will be on sale June 1, 2, 3, g, 9. 10 2s, 27, 2S and numerous later dates.
 Final return limit three months from date of sale. Diverse routes-Liberal stopovers. See that your tickets are@routed via the
 GOLDEN STATE LIMITED from Maricopa, which will take you through without change to Kansas City-Chicago-St. Louis. For f;h, information address Agent Arizona Eastern Railroad, Phoenix Arizona or
 GARNET KING Gen. Pass. Agt, Fl paso
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
Adjourn at 4:0G o'clock TUESDAY, MAY 18th

1o:0o-opening address. Gustav Becker. Springerville.
 10:le-Address Hon. F. $. Clarke Prescott.
 lo:3o-"R Roads Through Indian Re- serves" T discussion
 10:50-"Couuty Bond Issues. dis cussion-A l. Eddy. Yuma; J. Pro- chasha, Globe; A. !. Chandler. Chand- Ter: ]. Bowen. Bisbee; and others ll:I5--.TeXas Roads" D. F. Colp secretary Texas Good Roads associa. ton.
 1l.3q-' Scenic Roads in Arizona. Warren McArthur
 Discussion Adjourn
 zoo Report Of committee on reso lutions and other committees E.lec ton of officers.
 Adjourn
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12
H|GHWAY MEN
 HERE MONDAY
Annual Meeting of State Good Roads Association In Joint Session With County Engineers On May 15 and 16

Good roads men from all parts of for a joint meeting of the Arizona Good Roads association and the Ari- Zona Association of Highway En- gineers. Two days will be occupied with discussions and the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the sessions will take place in the meet ing room of the chamber of commerce The fact the state board of trade will meet here the day following the good roads conference. will add some what to the attendance. It was said yesterday that every county in the state would be represented.
 Following is the complete corrected program:
 MONDAY, MAY 15
 N:00-Adlress of welcome by Hon P Corpstein, mayor of Phoenix, and Hon. Geo. w. P. Hunt. governor of Arizona.
 10: O:20-Response by Gen. L. H. Man ming. Tucson.
 1O:So-Address of President Dwight B. Heard.
 1O:45-Report of treasurer. ". S Humbert
 0:5O-- Federal Aid" Hon. Lamar Cobb, state engineer l:00-"Grading Equipment and Grading Costs" ]. C. Ryan. county engineer. tCochise); r. G. Twitchell division engineer (Arizona). niccnc Mtp,,.a To : 30-"Surface Treatment of Gray q and Caliche Roads" B. NJ. Atwood assistant engineer. state highway de. rartment
 l Discussion
 7e:30-Appointment of committee or resolutions. and other committees Adjourn to zoo o'clock
 2:o0-openins address by J. B ] Cook. Tempe
 2:10-Address. Hon. A. B Fletcher state highway engineer oC- California Bridge Building in Apach County" ]. $. Barlow. county en gineer. CApache). Discussion
 9;i5 Need for Permanen Bridges" Hon. Warren Peterson.
 Discussion
 3.0O-"Forcst Service Roads ir Ari zoaa." Hon. Taul G. Redington. dis trict forester, Albuquerque N Nj.
 Discussion
 3.3O-Add-ess. Hon. Jas. A. Frenci state engineer of New Mexico.
 Discussion
Arizona republican., 1916-05-12

Hire "a little salesman at The Re- publican office. A want Ad will see more customers than you can.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Portable School House.

Some time since, in order to ac-
commodate an overflow class con-
nected with the Hayre de Grace High
School, outside quarters where rent
ed but they have not been found
satisfactory, so the Board has con-
tracted for house manufactured by
the American Portable House Com
pany, of Seattle, which will be set
up on the public school lot. The
structure is "a by 80 feet with a
small vestibule attached, and the
matter ofAfitting it together upon its
arrival wal be trifling. Baltimore
county has bought number Of these
buildings for overflow districts, such
as Highlandtown, having set up six
more this year.
When Havre de Grace no longer
needs her new addition the dream
of a school house on wheels to ac-
commodate various sections may be-
come reality.