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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

New York. Jan. 2i.-MONEY-Merca
paper, 3d34 per cent. Sterling 60 day
Francs. demand, 5.S5ai cables, $50. Marks.
demand. "A 15-1G: cables. 10. kronen. de-
mand, 12& cables, Is Guilders. demand,
cables, SCI. Rubles. demand 70 I5-IG:
cables 80 BIG. Bar silver, J55sc: Next
can dollars, Ale. Government bonds.
steady; railroad bonds. firm Time loans.
firm 60 and so days. 213d2% 6 months.
Cal money, steady; high, 2; low. 1st /;
rulings rate, IA last loan, 2; closing bid
Ia; offered at 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

The Governor VIII Speak at CONNER
ciaI Club Annual Banquet.

Governor Capper left today for
Winfield. and will spend day at the
Winfield state hospital He will also
speak tonight at the annual banquet
of the Winfield Commercial club
Since Winfield recently won the
prize as the model town of the state,
it felt called upon to celebrate at the
annual meeting of the towns com
mercial organization Governor cap
per was invited and will be the prin-
cipal sneaker at tonight's meeting he
will spend saturday inspecting the
Winfield state hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
Resumes Paying Dividend.

New York, Jan. 21.-Directors of
the United States Cast Iron Pipe and
Foundry company today declared
dividend of 2 per cent on the preferred
stock out of earnings for the last seven
months of 1915. This is the first dis
bursement on that stock since April,
1914, when dividends were suspended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
IS PERSONA NON GRATA
So Uncle Sam Will Transfer Consul
Higgins From Germany.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Arrange-
ments for the transfer of Consul Ed
ward Higgins from Stuttgart, Ger
many, to some other country are be-
ing made today by the state depart
ment. Higgins will not be recalled
or granted a leave of absence
He has become Objectionable to the
German government because of al
legged criticisms against Germany and
is said to be persona. non grata
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
BIRTHS REPORTED

The following birth certificates
were filed with the city clerk today:
To L. Guy Miller and wife, 319
CORTLAND. January 16, a girl.
To Clyde o. Rice and wife, 4O5 Lime
street, January II. girl.
To Royal Merritt and wife, 500
Crane street, January Is, a boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

MRS. MABEL HERLEY MILLER,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ].
Herley, 1915 Van Buren, street, and
wife of DR.. Ransley J. Miller, died
Wednesday at Blaine, Kan, of pneu-
monia. The funeral will be held at
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the
Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal
church. Interment in Mount Hope
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

RAYMOND E. VEHNER, age 81,
died Wednesday at his home in Rich
land. The funeral was held this af-
ternoon at Granville. One sister,
Mrs. Evan knight, lives in Oakland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

Bad weather is an expensive prop
osition for ]. w. Pringle. who has the
contract for the East side sewer Be
cause of employees on a straight sal
airy, his expenses are $50 day
whether any work is done or not No
man in Topeka watches the weather
flags more closely than Pringle does.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

MRS MARGARET WILSON The
funeral will be held at O'Clock this
evening at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Addie Zehrung, 923 Brooks ave-
nue.. The body will be taken to Har-
ley, Iowa, for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

MRS. ELIZABETH KELLER, age
50, died Thursday at the home of her
son, w. H. Keller, 319 Western ave-
nue.. The body will be taken Satur-
day to Polo, ILL.,, for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

A. L. ENTSMINGER, age 50, an old
resident of Shawnee county, died this
morning at local hospital. He is
survived by one son, Arthur E. EntS-
minger of Silver Lake. Mr. Entsmin-
ger live at Silver Lake for many years.
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Saturday afternoon at ConwelPs chap
Ell. Interment in Mount Hope ceme-
terry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

collision on the Riverside street car
line today. One of the injured may
die Ice coated rails was the cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

II is probable that a decision in the
case of Elvenor Ann Ernest against
DR.. F. J. Ernest will be handed down
in the second division of the district
court tomorrow by Judge George H.
Whitcomb. Mrs. Ernest is suing the
doctor for $4,000 separate mainte-
nance Trial in the case was held dur
ing the Christmas holidays. The mat
ter has been under advisement since.
The business women's rally which
was to have been held at the taber-
nacle last night was postponed on &C
count of the weather, until next Tues
day evening.
A modest home of your own is bet
ter than a large house for which you
pay rent. Responsibility will be the
secret of your success. Money to loan
for building or buying, repayable
monthly. Capitol Building & Loan
Association, 534 Kansas Ave.-Adv
A mass meeting for boys and girls
will be held at the Bob Johnson tab
ernacle Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. At this time the booster
chorus will be organized by the Rev.
William Young and c. G. Mainwaring.
Painless dental work at moderate
prices at the White Dental Parlors,
500 Kansas Ave, Phone 714.-Adv.
club at 1880 O'Clock tomorrow night
Socialism will be discussed.
Fred Ellis, a negro, was found
guilty on a robbery charge in the first
division of the district court today
Ellis was tried on a charge of reliev-
ing Jim Lewis, another negro, of
about $12.
Trial of Chester Hill. a negro,
charged with assault on Sadie Helms,
a negress, with intent to kill began
this afternoon in the first division of
the district court before Judge Dana.
1t is alleged that Hill shot the woman
in the arm. The alleged trouble took
place at III North Quincy street sey-
era1 weeks ago.
Glass and glazing. call 94s j. X
Jones Paint Co-Adv.
Major Glueck, one of the most pop
ular students of the Washburn law
school, who was operated upon
Wednesday at Stormont hospital, was
reported this afternoon to be getting
along nicely. and it was stated that he
would be able to leave the hospital in
a short time.
"Zeke' Forter, new superintendent
of the city crematory. purchased a
boots today, preparatory to taking
over the job of bookkeeping at the
crematory.
Commissioner w. L. Porter said to-
day that while another hospital for
the treatment of contag ious disease
might be a grand good thing, he isn't
building any new hospitals at present
Just say for me-" said Porter, that
things are running smoothly in W. L.
Porters office. That's news, isn't it,"
Glass, Glazing and Paint Miller &
Gillespie, S33 K A. Phone 955.-Adv
There has been a different city Of
fee out in the hall each day this
week. A cople of negroes have been
employed to give the city hall a house
cleaning and one office aday is about
the limit.
Bad weather is an expensive prop
osition for ]. w. Pringle. who has the
contract for the East side sewer. Be
cause of employees on a straight sal
airy, his expenses are $50 a day
whether any work is done or not. No
man in Topeka watches the weather
flags more closely than Pringle does.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

RICHARD w. HARDY, age 60, died
Thursday night at his home, 1923
North Logan street. The funeral will
be held at 2 o'clock Saturday after
noon at Penwelis chapel. Interment
in Mount Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

New York Stock Market
tClose of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re
ported by Thos. ]. Myers. broker. Column
bian Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

ROOMS in modern cottage, 624 buchanan
Phone 26S4 White
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the United States Weather
Bureau, Topeka, Kansas, for the 24 hours
ending a. IN. today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

LOUISA ]. GETTYS, age 81, die,
Thursday at a local hospital. Tn
body will be taken to Canton, Kan.
for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
Ice cause Wreck.

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. 21.-Thirty ice
workers were injured in rear end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

The business women's rally which
was to have been held at the taber-
nacle last night was postponed on &C
count of the weather, until next Tues
day evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

A modest home of your own is bet
ter than a large house for which you
pay rent. Responsibility will be the
secret of your success. Money to loan
for building or buying, repaya BILE
monthly. Capitol Building & Loan
Association, 534 Kansas Ave.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

There has been a different city Of
flee out in the hall each day this
week. A cople of negroes have been
employed to give the city hall a house
cleaning and one office aday is about
the limit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21
LOCAL MENTION.

1t is probable that a decision in the
case of Elvenor Ann Ernest against
Dr. F. J. Ernest will be handed down
in the second division of the district
court tomorrow by Judge George H.
Whitcomb. Mrs. Ernest is suing the
doctor for $4,000 separate mainte-
nance. Trial in the case was held dur
ing the Christmas holidays. The mat
ter has been under advisement since
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

A mass meeting for boys and girls
will be held at the Bob Johnson tab
ernacle Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. At this time the booster
chorus will be organized by the Rev.
William Young and c. G. Mainwaring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

Painless dental work at moderate
prices at the White Dental Parlors,
500 Kansas Ave, Phone 714.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

AT a meeting of the Saturday Night
club at 1880 o'clock tomorrow nigh
Socialism will be discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

Glass, Glazing and Paint. Miller &
S33 K A. Phone a55.-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

Fred Ellis, a negro, was found
guilty on a robbery charge in the first
division of the district court today
Ellis was tried on a charge of reliev-
ing Jim Lewis, another negro, of
about $12.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-21

Trial of Chester Hill, a negro,
charged with assault on Sadie Helms
a negress, with intent to kill began
this afternoon in the first division of
the district court before Judge Dana.
It is alleged that Hill shot the woman
in the arm. The alleged trouble took
place at III North Quincy street sey-
eral weeks ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
IRISH DEMAND
OFFICIAL news .
FROM IRELAND

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Wast1-
ington Irishmen today were trying to
get authentic word regarding the con-
ditions In ireland. They are especial
ly anxious regarding the fate Of Sir
Roger Easement, now prisoner in
the Tower OF London. =
It is understood that John Dewey,
editor Of the Gaelic American, and
other leaders Of irish sentiment in
this country, have sent out word to
their associates to refrain from. dis
eussing the Irish uprising al present,
because Of. the fear that such action
might make the situation of Sir Roger
worse. It is already certain that of
he 10 executed lrish-Americans'i in this
country will do their utmost to avenge
his death.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GUARD AGAINST
OUTBREAKS AT
BORDER PARLEY

Ell PASO, Tex, April 28-
AS General Alvaro Obregon,
Mexican minister of war,
neared the border today for
the conference In which he
will demand the withdrawal
of American troops from
Mexico, extraordinary pre-
cautions we're taken in both
Juarez and Ell Paso to guard
against a Villista outbreak.
The streets of Juarez were
parUlledby Mexican troops,
while the American authori-
ties kept close watch on resi-
dents Of the Mexican quarter
of Ell Paso.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GERMANY IS CONFIDENT
SOLUTION IS OFFERED

April
United
until reply
o American been ~.
vonJa
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
WHITEWATER GIRL GETS PERFECT GRADE
LEADS
STATE IN new
HEAL Til STEPS

George Mckinley, city food inspect
or, has received . letter from n. {.
Barnard, state food and drug com
compiimentins him on the
progress he has made in requiring
medical examinations Of all people en-
pioyed by concerns which deal in food
stuffs.
..Richmond is far ahead of other
cities of the state in this work." Conn
missioner Barnard wrote.
Mckinley has been having trouble
with few companies In regard to 1av-
ing their employees undergo medical
examinations for the purpose of de-
termining whether their health is such
az to make il safe to the public for
them to continue such work.
In his letter Commissioners Barnard
stated that If any employees Of food
products concerns are found to be suf-
fering at any time from diseases set
forth In the state law that mot only
are the >empIoyes liable to arrest but
employers are subject to penalties for
violation Of the sanitary law"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
SECOND CHOICE
BALLOTS COST
EXTRA MONEY

If all counties in the state submit
a report similar to that sent to the
state board of statistics by County
Clerk Kelly relative to the result of
the second choice votes at the March
primary, the legislature. will probably
eliminate this feature of the voting at
its next session ...--.-..
Inquiry was received from the state
statistics board to-day and the county
clerk reported that the second choice
votes had no effect on the final result
whatever, except to cost the county
several hundred dollars more than
usual for the election.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
MARYAM WOODS AVERAGES
SO PER CENT IN STUDIES

Miss Maryam Woods, of White
water, graduate of the high school
there. is again proclaimed by Su-
perintendent Williams as the prize
student of the county
Her term averages, which have
been filed with the county super
intendent, show that Miss Woods
received the grade of 100 per cent
in history, civicF English, com.
mereiai law and physics. In pub
Tic speaking, however, she was
graded 90 per cent In the state
.samination which she took to Sc
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GERMANS BOMBARD AvOCOURT
POSITION HELD BY FRENCH

PARIS, April 2s.-eembardment
Of the French positions at Avo-
court andEsnes on Verdun's north
west front, was continued by the
Germans during the night. Tho
official communlque issued by the
war office this afternoon states,
however, that no infantry attack
was launched against the Meuse
fortress.
The apparent IuII in the fighting
at Verdun is still regarded as
prelude to terrific assaults In
which the Germans, will mako
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
RELIEF CORPS H0N0RS
ADMISSION OF INDIANA

In celebration of the admission of
Indiana into the union one hundred
years ago. the Woman's Relief Corps
held centennial meeting in the court
house yesterday afternoon.
The program dealt entirely with the
achievements and history of the state.
Mrs. Ruby Smith told about the ad-
mission of the state into the union.
Mrs. Emma Hadley sang "On the
Banks of the Wabash" She was ac-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
RUMELY SHOPS
TO LOCAL COMPANIES

e. M. Haas, secretary Of the Com
mercial club. said that arrangements
have been made by all the local CON-
panies as well as the Peru concern to
take over the property tomorrow The
attorney, this afternoon. is examining
the abstracts, and will be ready to re-
port to Joseph Shirk this evening. Mr..
Shirk is a banker of Chicago and Peru
while his brother Ebert Shirk is man
ager of the plant. The latter will move
to Richmond with his family as soon
as the factory is operating here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

Transfers of all the local property
of the ~ Rumely company to the Unit
ed Refrigerator companies. of Peru,
an the Reliance Foundry. the F. & N.
LawnmoWer company and George F.
Miller, all of Richmond, will be made
tomorrow. the last day before the op-
tion expires. Attorney for the United
Refrigerator company was in the city
this afternoon and Joseph Shirk part
owner Of the Peru concern, is expected
in the city tonight ITO arrange the
finances necessary to turn the. deal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

companied on the piano by her daugh.
ter, Ruth. John Mark1ey and John
Lancaster, old settlers, told of their
experiences when they first came to
Indiana.
Mrs. Kate Scott, state president OF
the w. r. c.. told of the state confer
ence to be held at Evansville May
8, and 10, which is to be held In
connection with the convention of the
G. A. r.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
SOLICIT ny" FUNDS

. Grover Little, financial secretary of
the Indiana Y NJ c. A., and A. w.
Hanson, assistant secretary, are in
Richmond soliciting contributions for
the Association. This year the local
Y. NJ. G. A. did not solicit for the
state fund at the time of the local
contribution canvass and this neces-
states the work of the state officials
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GERMAN WASP
SENT TO DEPTHS

LONDON, April. 2S.--The admir-
atty announced today that Ger
man submarine was sunk irf the
North Sea yesterday off the east
coast Of England. The crew was
captured. Following is the Off
ciai announcement:
"A German submarine was sunk
off the east coast yesterday. The
commanding officer and seven
teen members of the crew sur
rendered.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
vILLISTA FORCES
URGE MEXICANS
To OPPOSE U. S.

COLUMBUS, N. My April "a
Reports reached general head
quarters here today that NIilista
synpathizers all along the MexI-
can Northwestern railroad are
very active and are striving to
arouse the people az a whole to
unite and oppose the Americans.
Two trainIoads of carranzista
troops passed through San Anton
today en- route to cusihulrachio
to reinforce the Garrison there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GERMAN SUBSEA BOATS
CARRY GUNS TO IRISH

LONDON, April 2s.-Great Quanti-
ties of arms have been landed in Ire
land by German submarines, and these
are now being used by the Irish rebels
against the British troops, it was stat
ed here today,
This is the first case of submarine
on record, and solves the
problem that has long been puzzling
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
SENDS SOLDIERS HOSE

KENOSHA, Wis, April 2s.-Forty-
six thousand pairs of stockings, made
in Kenosha, were on their way to
France today, the gift to the French
people of Robert Allen young Wis
consin millionaire. These will be dis
tributed to deserving French by Am
erican agents in France.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

DAVIS TO OCCUPY SHOP
VACATED BY WESTCOTT
AND DOUBLE PRODUCTION

deal has Just been closed whereby Davis Motor
president Of the Davis
Westeot will locate In Springfield O.
not been
closed
tory
meHy by Wavery company
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
ALL RECORDS FALL
IN TAX COLLECTION

Tax collections at the office of Coun-
ty Treasurer Chamness will exceed all
previous records for the spring install
ment, according to Mr. Chamness.
There has been continuous line of
persons waiting their turn at the win
dow from early morning until the close
of office hours in the afternoon each
day this week.
Total receipts for yesterday were
$20,199.S5.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GERMAN NOTE
WILL SATISFY

LONDON, April pa Berlin dis
patch to the Central News agency
says: :
"it is said here that a satisfactory
formula has been found for settle.
ment of the dispute with America"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28

the British government as to where
the Sim Feiners (Sepa ratists) were
getting their rifles and ammunition.
More warships have been sent into
Irish waters, not only to protect the
on the eastern and western coasts,
but to prevent any further fillibuster-
ing on the part of Irish and German
agents of the revolutionists.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GRADUATEAT FOUNTAIN

The commencement exercises of the
Fountain City schools will be held Sat
urday evening. There are seven grad
uates of the high school and twenty
two in the common schools A. NJ
Hall. of indianapolis. will deliver the
commencement address.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
Will Operate Plant.

VIII operate PIdnt.
The Davis company will operate
both its present plant and the one just
secured from the Westcott company.
Its production capacity will be doubled
and within six months the company ex-
poets to have over two hundred work
men on its payroll. The company now
employs about one hundred men. The
Davis company will occupy the West
colt plant on July 1.
Although genuine regret has been
expressed over the loss to the city of
the prosperous and rapidly growing
Westcott Motor Car company, the re-
[continued On Page Eleven.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
PATROL SHIP IS SUNK

BERLIN, April 2s.-The sinking Of
British patrol ship and the capture
of traWler was announced today by
the German admiralty. The official
statement says: "our outpost naval
forces destroyed a British patrol YES.
sci and captured trawler."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
500 |. H. C. LABORERS
JOIN WITH STRIKERS

CHICAGO, April 2S.-The strike, of
International Harvester company en-
ployes spread today when five hun
dred more workers walked out at the
Deering plant. There are between
$500 and 1000 employees now on
strike.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-28
GERARD TELLS GERMANY
REPLY MUST Be FINAL

WASHINGTON, April %. = Ambassador Gerard
has been instructed to explain to the German government
that its in the submarine controversy must be fl
nal. ssH
He personally will tell the kaiser that all that the
United States is asking return to- cruiser methods of
warfare Adces from Berlin limiting that Germany will
try to qubbe regarding warning freighters causing
officials concern.