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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06
FEDERAL GOOD ROADS BILL
HANGS IN THE BALANCE

Washington, ID. C., May Federal
aid iu roads insofar as the frs ses-
sion OF the Gith congress Us concerned.
hangs I'm the balance. to be decided by
the ability of the friends of the meas
IRE TO bring IL TO "a vote
II the good roads bin can secure
Nea-and nay test. tine prediction is
made that IN will pass by a standard
majority. FOR there are those who
would hesitate 70 go on record against
federal cooperation. though not i'm
clined Go accelerate progress TO vote
Naturally the A. A. A. clubs and
members throughout the country are
much concerned with the situation, as
they have lent consistent support 70
the bin put forward by the American
Association Of State Highway Off
cials and believe that the Bankhead
bin. IFS legislation which should be APP
proved and then I'm conference merged
with the ShaclIleford bill which passed
ln the house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-06

get after Les Darcy of Australia and
battle for the middleweight crown at
100 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
LANSING DENIES STORY
Attends Cabinet Meeting After Illness;
Says Rumor Is Plot.

Washington, May 26.-Secretary
Lansing attended the cabinet meeting
today after having been confined to
his home by an attack of indigestion,
for nearly week. The secretary said
he had been able to do little work
during his illness. The state depart
ment made this statement regarding
published reports that Secretary Ian
sing was contemplating resigning from
the cabinet because of differences
with President Wilson:
This story is part of a propaganda
started last February, the deliberate
purpose of which is to create an ap-
pearance of dissension in the govern
ment which does not exist. The direc-
tors of this propaganda have now TAX
en- advantage of Secretary Lansing
Mr.. Lansing personally denied that he
was considering resigning as he left
the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
FRENCH HOPEFUL
Regain Some Lost Ground on
Verdun Front.
Austrian Drive Into Italy Loses
Initial Force.

London, May 26.-Violent fighting
continues on the Verdun front, but
according to the afternoon French
bulletin it had resulted in few
changes. The French have regained
some of the ground lost yesterday be-
tween Haudremont Wood and the
Thiaumont farm east of the Mouse,
says the official statement, while west
of that stream a German attack on
Dead Man hill was stopped by the
French barrier fire.
The Austrian drive into italian ter
ritory apparently is not proceeding
with anything like its initial velocity.
Indications that some military move
of Importance is impending in the
Balkans, are contained in dispatches
from Greece which report exceptional
activity in Saloniki. The entente pow
ers have had a force supposedly of
notable strength massed there for
some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
HE PLEADS NOT GUILTY
William Butler Denies That He
Robbed the Triton Safe.

William Butler, alleged safe blower,
has his preliminary hearing in the
court of Topeka this afternoon. He is
charged with being the principal in
the burglary of the Triton grocery
store the night of April s. He pleaded
not guilty when arraigned in court.
Notwithstanding his plea, Earl Sims
made a confession to the police in
which he stated that the robbery was
committed by Butler, Nelson and him
self. In his confession Sims told all
the details.
Besides the Sims confession the po-
lice have, signed confession made by
Hazel Estes, sweetheart of Butler, In
which she tells of hearing the men
plan the burglary of the Triton store,
seeing them leave Buffers house and
seeing them come back with money
and papers.
Sims has been out on bond but will
be the principal witness in the case
against Butler. County officials have
not decided when Nelson's preliminary
will be held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
FIRE IN NAVY YARD
Valuable Defense Papers Threatened
by Mysterious Blaze.

New York, May 26.-Papers of the
utmost Importance to the navy de-
partment, maps of inestimable value
and diagrams of proposed improve
ments on battleships, were threatened
with destruction in a mysterious fire
in the Brooklyn navy yard Thursday
night
Every effort was made to keep the
details of the fire secret. 1t was of
such seriousness, however, that for the
first time in many years the city fire
department was called upon to aid
in extinguishing a blaze within the
enclosure.
The fire broke out in three-story
brick structure known as the Boat
building.
The building houses the only copies
of maps showing the defenses of New
York city and other details not even
on file at Washington. 1t also con-
tains papers showing the disposition
of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets and
drawings of inventions now being
placed on some of the battleships and
dreadnaughts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
GIRL WAS STRANGLED
Physician. Who Examined Body of
Teacher on Stand Today.

Syracuse, Kan, May 26.-Dr. w. e.
BrowneIl of Moscow, Kan, teSt1fled at
the trial of Archie Sweet today that
Miss Nellie ByerS, a school teacher, OF
whose murder Sweet is accused, met
death by strangulation.
DR.. Brownell made an examination
of the body following its discovery
The defense tried violently to keep
out evidence that the young teacher
had been attacked. DR. Brownel tes-
titled to this fact. He said he had
examined Sweet shortly after the find
ing of Miss Byers' body, but had found
no marks to show the defendant had
taken part in a struggle.
Fred Edison, at whose home Miss
Byers boarded, described the finding
eff the body in a ravine. G. n. Wat
son, chemist at the University of Kan
sas was called to testify to the evl-
dence taken from the girls body by
Dr. Brownell tending to prove she had
been attacked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
FOR ARMY 152 MILLION
New Provision Is to Use Transports
to Carry Philippine Freight.

appropriation bill to be reported to the
house next Tuesday was found today
to total 1852, 274,297 exclusive of about
100000 for civilian training camps,
for which an estimate is being pre-
pared. A new provision in the bill is
aimed at possible monopolization of
freight traffic with the Philippines by
japanese lines providing that army
transports may carry merchandise of
American production to the non-con-
tiguous territory of the United States
and that products of those territories
may be brought back.
The 100000 provision for the San
Diego aviation training grounds is so
worded as to permit a shift of site if
real estate prices soar unreasonably.
For extension of the Washington
Alaska Military Gable and Telegraph
system $4,000 is appropriated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
START ROOT BOOM
John w. Dwight Opens Cam
paign in Chicago Today.
Weeks Manager Arrives; New
York Is for Root.

Chicago, May 26.-John W. Dwight,
Of New York, arrived here today and
assumed charge of pre-convention
campaign of Elihu Root. 1t was an
nounced that in a few days Job
Hedges, former secretary of war,
Henry L. Stinson, Nicholas Murray
Butler, president of Columbia univer-
sity, and other prominent New York
Republicans will join the Root forces
in Chicago. John w. Dwight said:
Mr.. Roots name will be presented
to the convention by majority of the
New York delegation.
The feeling in New York and the
east is that there will be no difficulty
over the platform. The progressive
Republicans are likely to be fully sat
isfied Harmony is in the air. All the
talk 1 have heard is that the conven-
ton will take advance ground on the
live issues of the day-preparedness
foreign policy, the industrial situation
and the adjustment of the tariff to
meet the new questions growing out
of the world war"
o. E. Weller of Baltimore, arrived
today and took charge of the boom OF
Senator John W. Weeks of MasSachu-
sets. More than fifty delegates are
already here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
LANSING TO RESIGN?
Rumor Says Secretary of State Will
Quit Wilson Cabinet.

Washington, May 26.-Reports of a
breach between Secretary of State
Lansing and President Wilson and
the possible retirement of Mr.. Lans-
ing from the cabinet are current here.
The gossip is to the effect that Frank
L. Polk, counselor for the state de-
partment, will soon become secretary.
The latest talk about a. split be-
tween the two officials is virtually a
renewal of the rumor which was rife
when Mr.. Lansing went to Asheville,
N. c., on a short vacation about two
months ago. 1t is no secret among
those on the inside of administration
matters that there has been a lack
of harmony in the views of the presi-
dent and Secretary Lansing on sew
eral issues.
Mr.. Lansing has been indisposed
for nearly a week and has not been
at the state department. During his
absence Mr.. Polk has acted as secre-
tary of state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
YOU SWEET THING
Woman Made Sarcastic Remark
to Judge of Court.
Fisher Said He'd Send Her to
Jail If She Hesitated.

Mrs. Don L. McDavis, proprietor of
rooming house at 400 Kansas ave-
nue., Jared the dignity of the court Of
Topeka Thursday afternoon She told
Judge Hugh Fisher she thought he
was sweet thing but she put her
own accent on it and Judge Fisher is
perfectly satisfied that she didn't
mean it.
Mrs. McDavis was responsible for
the arrest of Mick Davidson, on the
charge of leaving town with a ring
belonging to Mildred McLain Davis.
She secured the warrant that brought
him back to Topeka from Alma in
the custody of a deputy sheriff. And
after Davidson reached town the
Davis woman didn't want to have him
prosecuted, saying it was Davidson she
wanted, not the ring.
Judge Fisher was peeved because
| county officers had been used and be-
cause expenses had been run up in a
case that had no merit. He informed
Mrs. McDavis that it was up to her to
pay the costs.
Have you any money with your
he asked her.
"a dollar" she replied.
| We'll, pay that now and I'll give you
until Saturday night to pay the rest
and if you don't pay it then I'll SEND
you to JAIL
Mrs. McDavis appeared to bt
| amused
You might just as well send me tt
Jail now" she said.
All right" said the judge. era
ham, call Marshal Frost or Lyle"
"Oh, didn't mean that" protested
Mis-. McDavis. III pay"
Later Judge Fisher met Mrs. Nc
Davis in the clerks office
You came mighty close to going t,
Jail, he said. Il intended to send yol
all right
My, but you are a sweet thing,
said Mrs. McDavis with tilted chin
and she whipped her silken skirt GU
the door and was gone before Judg
Fisher could collect himself and form
a suitable reply
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
SELL ON SUNDAY
City Attorney Says Merchants
May Provide Necessities.
But He Must Not Compel His
Clerks to Do Work.
HARDSHIP ON POOR PEOPLE
Forcing Grocers to Close Would
Not Be Fair, He Says.
If Case Goes to Court, Union
May Be Defeated.
HARDSHIP ON POOR PEOPLE

Declaring that the ordinance relat-
ing to Sunday closing has not been
amended and it provides that articles
of Immediate necessity may be sold on
Sunday and a proprietor who COM
pels his clerks to report for duty on
Sunday is a violator of the ordinance,
City Attorney Hayden in a statement
to the State Journal clearly outlines
his Interpretation of the ordinance
In the statement Hayden makes II
plain that to force all of the grocery
men to close tight on Sunday will work
a hardship on poor people and If this
phase of the situation is forced into
court it might result in disaster to the
Clerks union who are fighting for the
closing of the grocery stores on sun
day.
On account of the word ''provi-
sions'' being in the ordinance, Hayden
is of the opinion that it gives broad
view to the situation and advises both
groeerymen and clerks to get together
and settle their differences out of
court "as the city does not wish to re-
sort to law to require fair dealing
City Attorneys Statement.
The statement reads:
THE ordinance relating to Sunday
closing has not been amended 1t
provides that articles of immediate
necessity may be sold. A strict inter-
probation of this ordinance would pro-
fibit the sale of many articles, which
I understand, are now being sold on
Sunday.
1.-The principal objection to the vio-
lation of this ordinance comes from
the Clerks union. They object be-
cause the clerks. if not obliged to, do
report and work on Sunday to please
their employers.
There isn't any question that a
proprietor of a grocery store who has
his store open on Sunday and whose
clerks report and sell from the gen.
erssl line of stock, violates the provi-
sions of this ordinance, and such gro
cerymen are not acting fairly or in
+ good faith with the more substantial
grocery stores observing the provisions
of this ordinance.
( great many grocery stores, situated in
the outlying districts of this city, who
+ supply class of trade with perish
I able provisions, like meat, milk and
butter, who are not violating the or
dinance, and are in fact, accommo-
dating class of trade who are not so
well equipped with ice and refrigera-
tors to keep perishable provisions over
4 Sunday.
This is the very purpose for per-
hitting articles of immediate neces-
sity to be sold on Sunday. Not for
the purpose of enhancing the profits
of the grocerymen, but to accomrno-
date this class of trade
There isn't any reason why staple
articles should not be purchased on
the weekday. If such articles are
purchased on Sunday, it is more a
matter of habit than of necessity.
1t seems to me that the grocery
association should get together and
solve this problem. The city does not
wish to resort to law to require fair
dealing and honest treatment AMONG
the grocerymen of the city"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
CALL INA" 0RPET
Mustn't Embrace Son in Court,
Judge Rules.
Defense Claims Man Perjured
to Get on Jury.

waukegan, May 26.-Attorneys in
the trials of Will Orpet. the University
of Wisconsin student charged with the
murder of his sweetheart, Marian
Lambert, speeded up the process OF
selecting a jury to hear the evidence
today and as a result the second panel
was sworn in at the morning session
of court.
The court today granted partially
a motion by the state to prevent dem
onstrationS of affection towards her
son by Orpet's mother.
The state charged that Mrs. Orpet
daily entered the court after the ses-
sion had opened and in view OF the
prospective jurors went to the table
where the defendant was sitting and
kissed him.
Previous motions calculated to pre-
vent this were overruled but today
Judge DonnelIy ruled that Mrs. Orpet
might sit by her boy but must be less
demonstrative
Prejudiced Against Orpet.
Waukegan, May ga diversion
from the routine of jury selection was
afforded spectators at the preliminary
to the Orpet murder trial here today
by the summoning to court of L. R.
Merwin, a dismissed venireman, to an
swer an accusation made by attorneys
for Will Orpet, who is to be tried for
the alleged murder of his former
sweetheart, Marian Lambert. Merwin
was dismissed on peremptory chal-
lenSes of attorneys for the defense
yesterday although he repeatedly de-
clared he had never expressed an opin-
ion as to the guilt or innocence of the
defendant
Orpet's counsel, however, reported
to the court investigation has con-
WINGED them that Merwin had ex-
pressed an opinion and that it was I'M
& IL L. ali
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
BURNS MAKES FIND
Wire Tapping Revealed German At
tache Sent Munitions to Mexico.

New York, May 26.-Martin Egan
of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Com
pany testified today at a John Doe
inquiry into police wire tapping, that
Detective w. ]. Burns had reported to
him that he had found the name of
a former agent of Captain Boy-Ed, in
information the detective uncovered
as to the affairs of the firm of Sey-
mour & Seymour He also testified
that Burns had learned from the same
source of an alleged shipment of am
munition to Mexico
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
GROWING CROP EXEMPT
They Cannot Be Considered Assets of
Bankrupt Farmers, Court Holds.

Butte, Mont, May 26.-Growing
crops cannot be considered as assets
of bankrupt farmers, according to a
decision of the United States circuit
court of appeals made public here to-
day, which affirmed a recent sitting
by Judge George M Bourquin in the
Federal district court here.
The original decision was made in
the case of R. S. Miller and S. A
Langdorf, farmers, who in filling pc
titions in bankruptcy failed to list
growing crops. The referee held that
the crops were assets. Judge Bour-
quin ruled that the bankrupts had as
sumed all the risk of failure and the
trustees in the case none, so that in
Justice the farmers were entitled to
whatever success they achieved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
WESSON IS HERE
No Warrant for His Arrest has
Reached U. S. MarshaFs Office

y j. M. Myers, the only deputy United
states marshal now in Topeka, stated
today that he had not received a war
rant for Charles A. Wesson of Topeka,
and knew nothing of the matter.
kilograms from st. Louis state that
a bench warrant was issued for Wes-
son, Thursday, in the United states
district court, charging him with send
ing obscene and scurrilous postcards
through the mail. These cards, it is
alleged, contained a criticism of Fed
eral Judge Dyer of St. Louis and were
addressed to Ben C. Apologize, mana
ger of the Furlong Detective agency.
Wesson formerly live in st. Louis
and now lives at 1888 Tyler street.
He will be in Topeka, relatives said,
when the warrant is received. if any
such warrant has been issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
GETS $4,000 VERDICT
Defendant Badly Broken Up When
r. /. Train Struck His Automobile.

St. Paul. May ga verdict for
$50, 900, the full amount asked, in a
suit for personal injuries sustained
by John Eckert of Milwaukee when
he was hit by train, was awarded by
a jury in Ramsey county district court
today. Eckert, who testified from a
wheel chair in his suit against the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail-
way company, asked compensation for
injuries that caused paralysis of his
right arm, Gripping of his left leg and
injury to his sight and impaired hear
ing. The plaintiff was injured when
his motor car was struck by a Rock
Island train in Chicago December 26,
1914. The railway company admitted
it's complete liability
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
RUSH SURGEON TO HILL
Special Train Takes DR.. Mayo to Bed
side of Empire Builder

st. Paul. May 26.-Dr. VIM. Mayo,
famous surgeon from Rochester, Mimi.
is being rushed to St. Paul on a spe-
cial train to attend James J. Hill, who
has been i'll at his home here for 10
days.
L. w. Hill, president of the Great
Northern railroad, went on special
train this morning for DR.. Mayo. They
are expected in ST. Paul about p. m.
Mr.. Hills illness has not been re-
garded as very serious but he is
thought to have taken a bad turn this
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
TAREE TAEk
At THE SeylA4

Finally the Rotarians are behind
something besides table. At a meet
ing of the Rotary club directors this
noon 1t was agreed to stand behind
the Commercial club in its tight for a
new auditorium and city Jail. Auto
mobiles will be loaned, personal ap-
peals made and any other nature or
assistance needed will be rendered.
Charles Dillon presided at the meet
ing in the absence of Robert Stone.
Horace Hall put in an appearance
at the Commercial club again today
after a three weeks visit on the At
lantic coast.
Each day those interested in the
Merchants Week propaganda are
meeting and discussing plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
FAN AND COOL AIR
i'Orpheum Theater VIII Attempt to
Keep Patrons Comfortable.

A six foot fan in the center of the
ceiling over the main auditorium of
the Orpheum theater will be in opera
ton soon, for the convenience of the
patrons. the management announces
today. This fan is large enough to
change the air in the theater every
80 seconds, it is stated.
In the basement of the building, the
s'Home of the Triangle" an air washer
will be operated in connection with
the fan above. Cool air, pumped
. through spray of cold water will be
forced into the theater and thence dis
trfbuted by the huge fam
Other improvements for the remod-
cling of the theater are in contempla-
ton, it is announced.
Refrigerators at Forbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
SEATS RISE
$4,000 Increase Shown by Last Sale
Price Was $65, 900.

New York, May 26.-The recent rise
in the prices in the stock market were
reflected today in an increase of
$4,000 in the price of memberships in
the stock exchange.
The seat of Max R. Mayer was sold
to Roger M. Poor for $4,000. The
last previous sale was negotiated at
$4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
READY FOR A BATTLE
Police OF San Francisco. Hunt Slayer
With Shotguns.

San Francisco, May <6.-Armed
with sawed-off shotguns, a. squad of
police surrounded a house in the Mis-
sion district today, where a man
sought as a counterfeiter barricaded
himself after he had shot and killed
Police Sergeant John J. Moriarity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
INDICT RAILWAY MAN
Charge of Embedding $4,000 Placed
ACains Former Mo. p. Official.

dvne. former treasurer in the local
freight office of the Missouri Pacific
railway, was indicted today on charges
of embezzling $4,000 from the Mis-
souri, Pacific and 100000 from d. F.
Bush. receiver of the railroad.
Two charges were made, because
the grand jury was convinced that
part of the money was taken before
Mr.. Eush became receiver of the rail-
road. Vandyne gave bond and was re-
leased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
DEATHS and FUNERALS

ED GRAFT, age &c, died Thursday
at his home, 1909 Central avenue. He
was a member of North Topeka Capt.
tola lodge, No. 1243, NJ. w. A, and
of the l. o. R. M The funeral will
be held at $50 o'clock Sunday after
noon at ConwelPs chapel. Interment
in Rochester cemetery. The Wood
men will conduct services a the
grave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
REPORT THAW KILLED
U. S. Filler Dead on Verdun Battle;
Earlier Report Said Wounded.

Paris, May 26.-Lieut. VIM. Thaw,
of New York, member of the Franco
American flying corps, has been killed
at the French front, according to dis
patches received here this afternoon.
Only a few hours earlier dispatches
from the Verdun front had brought
word that Thaw shot down a German
Fokker in an engagement Yesterday.