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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
LICENSE is DUE.
Hundreds of Topeka Concerns
and Persons Are Delinquent.
Prompt Payment Will Prevent
Call of the Police.

Many Topeka people are taking
chances daily of receiving a call from
the police All those who must pay
licenses for the privilege of transacting
business in the city, except the few
who have paid, come in that class.
G. T. Mattingly said today that only
few of the several hundred who must
have licenses have taken them out.
The license ordinance provides the Ii
cense money shall be paid before any
business is transacted and provides a
penalty of not less than five dollars
nor more than fifteen hundred dollars
for each offense.
Under the head of those who must
take out licenses and do it at once if
they wish to avoid complications are:
Auctioneers, agents, peddlers. bill pos
tiers, billiard and pool rooms, bowling
alleys, corn doctors, express COM
panies, electric light companies. fee
buyers, feed yards, gas corporations,
hucksters, itinerant doctors. insurance
companies, insurance brokers, junk
shops, ice cream wagons, candy carts,
lunch wagons, lunch stands, moving
picture shows, opera houses, omni-
buses, pawnbrokers, buttermilk ped
dlers, street railway companies, tran
sient shows. transient entertainments,
transfer companies, express wagons,
telegraph and telephone companies. !.
"A lot of these people have con-
tracted the habit of waiting until I go
out ana COIeCl the uCeISSS, Sd4u MI
Mattingly today. There is no reason
in the world why I should do it. They
should come to the office, pay their
money and secure their licenses like
they do in other cities. Incidentally, 1
am about through tramping around
over the city collecting license money.
The licenses are here and l am ready
to receive the money"
The city license collector disposes of
about fifteen hundred licenses each
year in Topeka. The circus people
are hit hardest. They must pay up
to $500 a day and on days when the
state fair is in operation the fee is
fixed at $1,000. Not in recent years
has a circus shown in Topeka during
the state fair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
TO BRING EN- BACK
Committee From Commercial
Club Plan Trip to Chicago
To Obtain the Return of the
Rock Island Offices.

Topeka is wondering why the Rock
Island railroad has moved its general
managers office away from Topeka.
Topeka expects to find out
Today delegation of local business
men met at the Commercial club and
formulated plans for a trip to the rail-
road headquarters at Chicago in an
effort to induce the railroad to at least
ton of those the road removed. The
trip. if made, will be made tomorrow
or the day following.
Paul Walker of the Rock Island is
attempting to arrange an engagement
for the Topekans with President Dick
inson of the road.
Topekans who will make the trip if
the plans are carried out include c. S.
Elliott, president of the Commercial
club; s; j. Hodgins, G. L. Mitchell
Tom Whitaker and Charles Wolff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
SUES FOR MILLION
Gould Files Case Today Against T. &
p. Railroad for S1,74f,OOO.

New York, Jan. George ]. Gould
began suit today in the supreme court
against the Texas & Pacific Railroad
company to recover $1,741,000 on
promissory notes which are held by
the plaintiff, Edwin Gould, Helen NJ
Gould-Shepard and Howard Gould as
executors of the estate of their father
the late Jay Gould. The papers state
that in March, 1914, the Texas & Pa
cific in order to procure money for its
corporate purposes delivered thirty
five notes to the st. Louis, Iron Noun
tain & Southern Railway company
Thirty-four of the notes were for $50
600 each and the other was for SAL
600.
The Gould estate acquired the notes
and when they were presented for pay
ment when due, the complaint alleges,
payment was not made. An attach
ment has been granted the plaintiff
against the property of the Texas &
Pacific in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
WHITE PLAGUE FIGHT GROWS.

Figures indicating the growth of the
antI-tuberculosis campaign in the
United States show that in the year
1905 about $5,0OO,O00 was spent in
this movement while during the year
1915 over S22,5OO.O00 was spent.
These figures are part of the annual
statistical statement of The National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis just compiled.
The statement is based in part on
actual reports received from anti
tuberculosis agencies throughout the
country and in part on estimates made
by the association. In 1905 probably
less than $4,000 was spent for anti
tuberculosis work other than the care
of tuberculosis patients in a few poor
ly equipped sanatoria and hospitals
In 1915 over 1,400 anti-tuberculosis
associations spent nearly $1,225,000 in
organization and education. Special
tuberculosis dispensaries, of which
there are. $50, spent over s1,15O.OOO in
examining, advising and treating pa
tients. Open air schools, of which
there were none in 1905, spent more
than $350,000 in teaching and treating
anemic and tuberculosis children,
while nearly $750,000 was spent in the
care of tuberculosis insane and pris-
oners. Sanatoria and hospitals for
the care of consumptives, nearly 900
of them, spent $19,25O,OOO. Much of
this sum was contributed by private,
pay-patients, but the greater part, over
1000, 900. was paid by federal, state.
city and county boards for free treat
ment. AS an indication of the way in
which the burden of the care of con-
sumptives is being shifted to the pub
lies shoulders, where it rightly be-
longs, the National Association points
out that in 1905. as nearly as can be
estimated, less than 25 per cent of
the total expenditure of 100000 for
tuberculosis was from public funds
while in 1915, nearly 65 per cent. or
$14 500, 600, was from this source. New
York state again leads the states with
the largest total expenditure of nearly
100000, with Pennsylvania second.
and Illinois third.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
STORM SWEEPS ISLES
Great Britain and Ireland Cable Serv-
ice Cut Off by Severe Weather.

New York, Jan. 4.-Transatlantic
cable communication has been Grip
pied or delayed by severe storms
which have swept over Ireland, Eng
land and the continent.
The first intimation of trouble on
the other side of the ocean came with
the announcement of the Western
Union Telegraph company that owing
to severe storms in Great Britain and
Ireland, Geographic service practically
is suspended. The company announced
it had been forced to suspend cable
letter service to all points. 1t was
said at the cable offices of the Western
Union that the storm had been the
heaviest in Ireland and that a large
per cent of the telegraph lines there,
especially near the coast, were down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
i'm A STIFF FIGHT STORK in LEAD
Records Show TOpekans Give
Death q Close Run.
Eighty-Three Funerals and 93
Births in December.

DEFENDERS death records indicate
that a lot of Topeka people live their
full three score and ten-and then
some.
Eighty-three deaths occurred in To-
peka during the last month of 1915
and twenty nine of the them were past
seventy years of age. More than that.
twenty-six of them were past seventy
five years of age. Fourteen were past
eighty years and one was over ninety
years of age.
Sixteen were less than one month
old and fourteen were over one month
and less than one year of age.
As against the eighty-three deaths
there were ninety-three births in To-
peka during the month of December.
There were no doubt more than that
number of births. December birth
certificates are still coming in at the
office of the city clerk. Physicians
frequently hold them for several days
or even several weeks before they are
filed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
PLAGUE TOLL DOWN
Falls to Fourth Place
Among Fatal Diseases.

tuberculosis, once the most dread
ed of diseases, has fallen to fourth
place among fatal diseases in Topeka.
Facts obtainable right here in Topeka
show that the disease is not only pre-
ventable but that it is durable. Thir-
teen cases are believed to have been
cured in Topeka in the last four years.
During that time 149 cases have
been reported to the health author
titles. Ninety of the persons so afflict-
ed have died. Thirty-four of them
died within one month after being re-
ported. SiXty-two died within one
year after being reported. Fourteen
other cases moved out of the city.
For three years there was a tuber-
culosis camp in North Topeka, but it
was closed in June, 1913. OF the 81
cases reported in 1912 and 1913 only
six were cured and the reports show
that these cases were cured in the
North Topeka camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Beman T. Colville, age ~, died to-
day at his home, 220 West Gordon
street. Arrangements for the funeral
will be made later.
Ella NJ. Whitman, age Sc, died Sun
day at her home, in the Fairview dis
strict. She was the wife of J. II. Whit
man. The funeral will be held at 1
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the
home. Interment in Rochester ceme-
terry.
Everett Gallagher, age months
died at o'clock this morning at the
home of his parents, 1911 North West
at o'clock Wednesday afternoon at
the home. Interment in Rochester
cemetery.
James P. McHenry, age so. for many
years a resident of Kansas, died Mon
day afternoon at his home, 1242 To-
peka avenue. Mr.. McHenry settled in
Kansas in 1876, living on a farm near
Granville until 1903, when he moved
to Valencia. Four years ago he came
to Topeka. He is survived by his wife,
three sons. William McHenry, of To-
peka; James McHenry, of Payette,
Idaho; and Jess McHenry, of Rad
cliffe, Ark; and three daughters, Mrs.
Sylvia Hummer, of Elmont; Mrs. S. p.
Shirley, of Granville, and Mrs. Hattie
morning, OF IOpeka- Inc funeral Will
be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday after
noon at Granville. Interment in
Granville cemetery.
The funeral of Engineer F. B. Vail,
who died Monday morning, will be
held at o'clock Wednesday afternoon
at Penwells chapel. The body will ar
rive Wednesday morning from Kansas
City where Mr.. Wahl's death occurred.
The funeral will be in charge of the
B. of L. E. of Argentine, who will at
tend in a body. Mr. WahI is survived
by his wife, one sister and three broth
ers. Interment in Topeka cemetery.
Rochelle Diggs, died Saturday in
Parsons, Kan. The body was brought
to Topeka and the funeral was held
this afternoon at Shiloh Baptist
church. Services were in charge of
Pansy Blossom Tent No. 81 and the
Western Queen Juvenile No. 4, s. M. 7.
Stiles Mccormick, age %, died Mon
da at local hospital The body was
taken to Shattuck, Okla, for inter-
1nQQt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
.FUMICATION CUT DOWN
DIR. HI. B. Wood Does Not Take Much
Stock in 1t.

DR.. H B. Wood, city physician,
doesn't place much faith in fumigation.
This is shown by the total number of
fumigations made by Halleck Hill dur
ing the last six months as compared
with the first six months of 1915.
There wasn't any material difference
in the number of cases ordinarily re-
quiring fumigation.
During the first seven months of
1915 Mr.. Hill fumIgated 655 houses
and during the last five months, since
Dr. Wood has been on the job, he
fumigated only 1OS. DIR. Wood re-
quires fumigation for tuberculosis,
diphtheria, scarlet fever, smallpox,
typhoid fever and meningitis. But he
does not require it for chickenpoX or
measles.
The cost of fumigarion for the first
seven months of the year was $9S.25
as compareded with $500 for the last
five months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
BUILDINGS.

Buildings are contrivances which
surround trouble, despair. pleasure,
entertainment, business. Incidence and
plumbing. says Judge. Buildings are
built with brick, mortar. cement,
wood, steel and mortgages. 1t also
takes sand to build buildings. but
they should not be built on sand.
Some buildings are public. and some
are private. Public buildings are
usually very imposing. and usually the
public has been imposed upon to build
them. Private buildings are frequent
" private in name only. especially if
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
STARTS The FIREWORKS
Sherwood of Ohio, Hero of ~ Battles
Lambasts Preparedness.

Washington, Jan. 4--Representa-
tive Sherwood, Democrat of Ohio, led
speeches in the house today with an
onslaught on armament makers and
militarist5'' and proposed reducing the
army to $4,000 men Representative
Sherwood said he had fought in AZ
battles of the Civil war, left the army
a general and now at so years was
ready to enlist if danger threatened
the country although he spoke against
preparedness. He told the house, the
people back home were against the
entire preparedness plan"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
JUST A FRIENDLY SUIT
City Would Like to Collect S25, 900
Due From the County.

Unless some other plan develops,
George p. Hayden, city attorney, may
bring friendly suit to obtain a judg-
ment for $4,000 from Shawnee county
for back tax penalties due the city
Inc city officials maintain that the
county has collected penalties on back
taxes for many years and has not
split with the city. The matter has
been discussed with the county COM
missioners but they have not indicated
what their position will be with refer
ence to friendly suit. Mr. HAYDEN
said today he was not positive a suit
would be brought; that it is merely
being discussed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Neither must it be forgotten that the
$430,712.45 which the state insurance
department received in fees from the
insurance companies during the past
year was paid by the policy holders in
these companies. not all of them being
Kansans, to be sure. But all of the
fees that a state collects from insur-
ance companies and other corpora
tions represent in their last essentials
nothing more than a system of indi-
rect taxation on the people. The latter
pay all the bills for everything. no
matter how they may be collected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
JACK TRUITT HERE
He Is Operating a Line of Theaters
in Missouri.

Jack Truitt blew into town today.
The well known theater manager who
was so popular here for a number of
years was in Usage City last night and
Just couldn't resist the temptation of
dropping into Topeka for a few hours.
Truitt is now running a string of
theaters in Missouri and he makes his
home in Sedalia. He spends part of
the time at the St Louis office of the
firm. He was formerly manager OF
the old Majestic and the Grand the
alters in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

NO man will arm himself unless he
means to attack" argues Mr.. Ford,
and to prove his point he suggests:
Even when he takes a fork in his
hand, he is preparing to attack an
oyster or a beefsteak." But this ex-
ample doesn't appear to be particu-
larly happy or conclusive. If a man
is unable to prepare or equip himself
with a fork for an attack on an oyster
or a beefsteak, he can use his fingers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Austria appears to be following the
extreme letter of Germany's subma-
rine activities. The torpedoing of the
Persia after Austria had confessed her
error in the methods used in the de-
struction of the Ancona. takes on the
Identical, procedure of Germany in de-
stroying the Arabic after she gave
assurances that the torpedoing of the
Lusitania would be her last act of such
&. variety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

1t seemingly can be gathered from
the interview given by Mr. Ford on his
arrival IN New York, that he deems it
merely his function of the peace mis-
sion that bears his name to pay its
bills. And there can be no doubt
about his competency in this respect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
WOULD ABANDON SHIP
Disabled Greek Liner Again Drifting
800 Passengers Rescued.

New York. Jan. 4.-The crew of
the Greek line steamship Thessaloniki
wish to abandon the ship which has
been at the mercy of gales and high
seas for ten days according to radio
message received here today from the
steamship United States.
The Greek line received a message
today from Captain Zagoras of the
PATHS saying that the ThesSaloniki's
800 passengers had been transferred
to the PATHS last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
On Association.

''we'n pay dearly for this fine
weather later on" is the wall of the
old fashioned folk of goosebone
weather forecasting proclivities. But
not so very much later on and it will
be spring, gentle spring. Still, of
course, there re Grounding Day de-
veiopments TO worry about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Kansas City, Ja,G. 4.-Charles c.
Christie. widely known throughout the
southwest as an independent grain
and stock broker. died here today
after a long illness. He was 56 years
old At one time Christie was the
largest Independent broker operating
in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Mr.. Ford has been a voter for
thirty-three years. and in that rather
extended period has voted only six
times. Which, it would seem, does not
place Mr.. Ford in much of a position
to criticise the conduct of any of the
public affairs in his home town, state
or nation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

occupied by several inquisitive women.
Such buildings are made up of a large
number of stories. and most of them
are without foundation. Rats, mice,
fires. earthquakes and rent collectors
are buildings worst enemies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Having the most telephones of any
city of it's size in the country and pro-
portionately more than the bigger
cities may not be of such large ad
vantage to the local telephone sub
scribers. Possibly it explains why so
many of the lines are busy when
you are in a hurry to get number"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Speaking Of optimists. Mr.. Bryan
appears to approach the ultimate in
peace matters. He expresses the opin-
ion that the Ford peace mission
achieved partial success "even before
It started"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Probably the pilgrimage of the
Ford peace party is in its last stages.
Its business manager is tightening the
reins all the time on the expense of
its members. Think of it, they have
TO carry their own luggage now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Good times in Wall Street prob
ably help to explain the "gayest on
record" New Years eve celebration
in New York City. The money that
comes easily goes the same way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
Cotton Nfagnate Dies.

Boston, Jan 4.-Theophilus Parsons
president of the Amoskeag Manufac-
turing company and widely known in
the cotton manufacturing industry,
died at his home here today, aged sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Moneys talk simply will not be
denied. William Waldorf Aston, the
expatriated American, has finally been
created baron of the British realm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Seek and We shall find doesn't al
ways work out. An Atchison man set
a trap for a skunk and caught a rat
tIesnake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

F. A. hoester, d. D. s.. no Mills
Bldg. Special attention wen to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylcxi = Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

New York, Jan. 4.-MercantiIe DaDer
aM%H Sterling. sixty day bills, /. 70i[ de,
mand, 4.701a cables. 40 Francs. de-
mand- 5sJ1s cables. 5.s4Ia. Marks de-
maEd, 7Jh; cables. 70 GIG Guilders de-
eco; cables, $50. Rubies demand. aOai
cables. 20. Bar silver. JG5s iiovernment
can dollars, 43L
Time loans firms: GO days, 2z. 90 DAYS.
~ a.; six months, 2A Can money
firm; high, ~, low ~ ruling rate. q.
last loan 2 closing bid, 1M offered at q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
4 OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tho State Journal is a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telerranh report Of that great news or
Eanization for the exclusive afternoon
publication IN Topeka.
The news is received in The State jour
nal building over wires for this sole pu--
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Revival meetings every evening of
this week will be held at the Oakland
Brethren (Dunkard) church. The
meetings will be conducted by Elder
]. NJ. Mohler, of Lewiston, Pa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

IClose Of prices for the leading stocka on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
bian Bldg.l
New York Jan 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the United States Weather
Bureau, Topeka, Kansas, for the "a hours
ending { m. today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Mrs. c. T. Mcclellan, who was forced
to leave her home at 421 Woodlawn
recently during a fire, is reported to
be improving at Stormont hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

New BrtcanH Cotton Market
New Orleans. IAN. 4.@Cotton spot sfx
points up. Sales Oh the spot 11t0 bales.
to arrive, 205 bales. Middling / I94
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Shareholders of the Shawnee Build
ing and Loan association have been
notified of a called meeting January
10 at 1880 o'clock at lis West Sixth
street. The notices were sent out by
the president, H. f. Guthrie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Repairs are needed by the sewer
pump in North Topeka and now that
his 1915 budget is available Commits
sioner w. L. Porter is planning to
have them made. A new gate will be
installed, there will be a new casing,
the pump will be reset and the motor
will be given a general overhauling.
The work will cost in the neighbor-
hood of 1000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Beman T. Colville, age ~, died to-
day at his home, 220 West Gordon
street. Arrangements for the funeral
will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Glass. Glazing and Paint. Miller 4
Gillespie. S33 X. A. Phone 955.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Reports of officers and election of
church officers will take place al the
annual meeting held at the First Con-
gregational church Thursday evening
at 1880 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-04

DR. H. A OFT. the new missionary
superintendent of the English Luth-
eran synod, has moved to Topeka with
his family from Columbia City. Ind,
and is living at Fourth and Tyler
streets. DR. OFT was formerly a To-
peka pastor.