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The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
WORLD AT HER FEET
Kansas Home Society Girl Is a Shy
Little Charmer.

The Kansas Children's Home So
ciety, 71S Kansas avenue, is in need of
super-Solomon, for instead of two
women engaged in a knock-down-
and-drag-out over child, there are
ten families contesting for the privi-
lege of adopting 15months-old Hazel.
Her last name is unimportant but she
has blue eyes and flaxen curls, is shy
with strangers but has way of max
ing the world her servant.
Hazers parents are separated and
the child went to the society last week.
On the way to Topeka from her south
western Kansas home Hazel capti-
waited a whole chair car full of people,
and Secretary D. F. Shirk of the So
ciey, who was bringing her, had sew
eral offers of adoption on the spot.
When she arrived in Topeka the
real fun began. There are ten fam
lilies who will not take mo- for an
answer. Hazel, with her finger in her
mouth, has adopted a policy of watch
full waiting. Three requests were re-
ceived to keep her over Christmas.
Will some Solomon please step for
Ward2
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
DIPLOMAS TO ORDER
Indictments Follow Discovery of Fake
College DEGREES.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Recent indict-
ments by a state grand jury of several
physicians and dentists for alleged is
suing of spurious diplomas have been
filed by federal authorities it is said
which may lead to similar action by
a federal grand jury.
According to the evidence said to
be in the possession of United States
District Attorney Slyne an 'interna-
tionaI diploma mili' is IN operation
where men can purchase diplomas
purporting to come from big univer-
stiles in all parts of the world. Men
in all walks of life are said to have
been deceived by members of the
syndicate whose operations are re-
ported to have been made known to
federal officials by one of its mem
bers.
Months of investigation by govern
ment operators is declared to have
verified the admissions of the synd1-
cate member. According to the fed
eraI authorities the alleged syndicate
sells these spurious diplomas from law,
theological, medical, musical and other
schools.
1t is said here that the evidence OBJ
tanned by the federal investigators will
be placed before the federal grand
iury
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
STOCK MARKET QUIET
Germany's Peace Note Didn't Start
Anything on N. Y. Change.

New York, Dec. 26.-The publica-
ton of the latest German proposals
was followed by a moderate increase
in activity in the stock market today
with gradual rise in price. The mar
ket previously had been extremely
dull and Immediately preceding the
publication of the German communi-
cation prices of important stocks were
midway between the high and low of
the forenoon.
The rise that followed appeared to
be due to short covering more than
anything else. United States steel ad-
vanced ~ points from the low quo
tation of the morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
BANKS MAY ALLY
Reserve Board Permits Trade
With Bank of England.
Any Reserve Institution Can Do
1t, Statement Says.

Washington. Dec. ga tremen-
dous alliance between the financial
organizations of the United States and
Great Britain has been outlined in a
statement issued by the Federal Re
serve board here. The board has au-
thorized the federal reserve bank of
New York to name as one of it's for
eign correspondents the Bank of Eng
land. The arrangement will link the
two greatest government financial or
CARNATIONS in the world for the con-
duct of international business The
permission granted by the Reserve
Board will be extended to all other
federal reserve banks which may wish
to arrange for reciprocal business re-
lations with the Great Britain institu-
tions.
The statement issued by the Reserve
Board said:
The Federal Reserve board has
authorized the Federal Reserve bank
of New York to appoint as one of
its foreign correspondents and agents
the Bank of England, of London, Eng
land, under the terms of the Federal
Reserve Act.
In granting the authority to es-
tablish this agency the board has au-
thorized the Federal Reserve bank of
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
DILLON is CONE!
Clever Check FOrger just Walk
ed Out of City Jail.
He Swiped Coat and Hat of
Bum i'm Bull Pen.

Roy Dillon. alleged check artist, got
away from the city jail just as easily
as the police arrested him Sunday
night. He simply walked out today
while Sunday night he walked into the
arms of the officers at the Santa Fe
station after passing two bogus checks
on the Palace Clothing company.
Dillon is more than a check artist.
Hesis an artist at makeup. He could
get by on the stage. He got by the
jailer and three detectives who were
sitting in the police station.
Four buns were picked up by the
police Christmas night and placed in
the city Jail over night. They were not
charged with crimes but they had no
place to sleep, were hungry and look
ed suspicious so they were locked up
in the bull pen along with real Grim
inals.
Went Out With Buns.
This morning the jailer called to the
men booked as buns and unlocked
the boor for them. Four men walked
out. They drilled on out of the sta
tion and scattered to the four winds
Half an hour later the jailer called for
Dillon. There was one man asleep
and he was awakened but it was not
Dillon. First he missed his coat. then
his hat. Then he made an awful fuss.
Half a minute later it was discov-
cred that Dillon had taken the leather
coat and cap of the bum. brushed coal
dust over his face and walked out of
the Jail with three buns. Efforts were
made to trace him, even to the extent
of an automobile trip by Robert Miller
to Granville.
Home in Kansas City.
A freight train had passed thru
Granville just before the police ar
rived and if Dillon went over the
Union Pacific is out of reach of local
officers. Telephone calls were put in
for Kansas City and if Dillon reaches
there he will probably be arrested. His
home is in Kansas City and several ad-
dresses were obtained from his grip
which was left at the station when he
escaped
A warrant was obtained today
charging Dillon with passing worthless
checks
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

D.. C. C. Lull, 614 Kansas ave. Phone
114O.-Adv.
Ten children will undergo free op-
erations for adenoids and throat trou-
BILE at St. Francis hospital tomorrow
typographical error in Berkson
Bros. advertisement in last nights pa
per quoted $5 coats instead of SO
values at SIS.
A marriage license was issued from
the office of the probate judge today
to Earl w. Scott. Chicago, and Vera
McQuilken. Topeka, both over 21.
Olaf Swanson, a prominent retired
contractor of Topeka. who was injured
more than two months ago in fall
down the stairs at his home, 335 Quin-
ton boulevard, is in a serious condition
at his home. Mr.. SwanSon's advanced
age makes his recovery doubtful
A warrant was issued from the court
of Topeka today for w. L. Treadwell,
charging him with passing a worthless
check for S26 upon G.. L. Hooper,
manager of the Orpheum theater. The
check is alleged to have been drawn
upon the Pioneer Trust company of
Kansas City and made payable to M
A. Dauchy.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
WANT LAWSON'S PROOF
Committee Invites Speculator to Tell
of Leaks" on U. S. Moves.

Washington. Dec. 26.-If Thomas
w. Lawson can prove there is always
Leak on important government
moves in Washington, especially in
connection with European national
matters. he will be given an opportun-
itty to deliver such proof to congress
in person. Lawson may even be called
to give such testimony as he claims to
have. whether he wants to or not.
Chairman Henry of the house rules
committee, to which Representative
Woods investigation resolution was
referred, today extended a formal in
yitation to Lawson to tell that COM
mittee all he knows
IF Lawson has information about
leaks he ought to come before the
rules committee and furnish us with
the facts" said Henry, 1--WE will be
glad to have them. If he has any to
give, his testimony would result in
favorable report on the Wood resolu-
ton and a subsequent congressional in
vestigation.
Let Mr.. Lawson come down here
and We will give him a hearing since
he claims to be so well posted
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
TO HELP UNEMPLOYED
Chamber of Commerce Plans to Bring
Men and Jobs Together.

A new department will be added to
the Chamber of Commerce if a prop
osition proposed at numerous group
meetings is carried out. Under the
plan proposed all employees wishing to
employ men would call up the Cham
Der of Commerce and their desires will
be tabulated.
MANY men out of work come to US
now," said J. Will Kelley, secretary
I'VE have been fortunate in the last
two winters in always being able to
supply them with work. The build
ing of the east side sewer has been a
great aid to the unemployed in To-
peka. Probably with all factories and
shops working right up to the hilt we
will experience. no difficulty this win
ter. But sooner or later it will come
and we might well be prepared"
Another proposition that will come
up in the near future will concern the
work done by the city. If possible, ar
rangements will be made to have a
great deal of work done in summer
carried thru during the winter months
and thus solve in some measure the
problem Of the unemployed which will
face Topeka sooner or later
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
CONTEST HUGHES WILL
Charged Wife UnduIy Influenced Hus-
band Even After She Died.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Can wife con-
tinue to exercise undue influence
over the mind of her husband even
after her death?
A jury will be asked to determine
this unusual question when the con-
test over the 100000 estate of the late
Henry L. Hughes comes up for hearing
in the circuit court here January 8.
Mrs. Margaret c. Randall and Harry
C. Hughes, children of Hughes, are the
plaintiffs They were cut off with
$4,000 by their father and seek to
break his will, alleging that Mrs. Elsie
NJ. Hughes, their stepmother, and third
wife of Hughes and Mrs. Mary II.
Hughes. second wife of Hughes, who
died in 1915, poisoned their fathers
mind against them.
THE charges are decidedly ma
terial," said Attorney Charles S. Cush-
ing, representing the children. ''Noth-
ing psychic about them. We charge
that Mrs. Mary Hughes unduly influ-
enced her husbands mind while she
lived and that her misstatements were
entertained by him after her death
We expect to prove it
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
STATE FAIR OFFICERS
Success of 1916 Exposition Calls for
Reelection Today.

At the annual meeting of the di-
rectors of the Kansas State Fair asso-
citation of Topeka. in the Central Ma
tional building. this afternoon the Of
ficers of the 1915 organization were
reelected without opposition The
success of the 1915 exposition prompt
ed the directors to place the destiny
of the 1917 fair into the hands of the
following men:
President. NJ Penwell.
Vice President-F. A. Anton.
Secretary-Phil Eastman.
Treasurer-Scott Hopkins.
Sixteen of the twenty-four direc-
tors of the association attended the
meeting today.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
Eighteen Government Positions Open
Pay From $3.50 to 81 800 Year.

Competitive examinations will be
held at the federal building in Topeka.
January II and IS, for civil service
positions in the following brances of
federal service: Surveyor, assistant eX-
aminer in patent office. assistant
chemist in forest products, mechani-
cal craftsman, veterinarian. aid in
chemistry, and oil gauger.
An examination for senior structural
engineer will be held January %. The
positions for which examinations will
be given pay from $3.50 to $500 a
year Details about the examinations
may be obtained from Leroy NJ. PEN
we'll at the Topeka postoffice.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
WEATHER AND WATCH
santa Fe Expert Says Good Timepieces
Should Not "EreeZe Up"

If your watch varies on sudden and
severe changes of temperature, it is
either a poor watch or it is in bad
shape, and needs the attention of an
expert, according to Ralph Montgom-
cry, superintendent of the time service
for the Santa Fe with offices in To-
peka.
Good watches are so constructed
as to automatically adjust themselves
to temperature changes If they vary
with the weather they are in bad
order" says Montgomery. The de-
partment of which he has charge looks
after tie timepieces of the entire sys
tenn, even to the watches carried by
the trainmen.
"If there is something the matter
with a watch and it goes wrong when
the weather changes, We get hold of it
in very short order" Montgomery
saws
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
LOOK AT THAT TIE!
Every Man and His Brother Wore a
New Christmas Cravat Today.

Sunlight was not entirely response
BILE for the extra radiance of Kansas
avenue this morning. For the noise of
the Christmas necktie could be heard
thru the land. Young men, old men
and males fat. tall and short and thin
stepped down to work this morning
with their necks C lad in all the colors
of the rainbow.
Some wore the burden proudly
Others defiantly. Some tried to hide
their cravats under their mufflers
Newly married men wore them with
an air of subdued martyrdom
But everybody wore them, and needs
must continue until the memory of the
gifts is less fresh in the minds of the
donor.
Great is the Christmas necktie.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
WILL SAVE PAPER
Railroads No Longer Print
: Tickets ga Mile Long,"
New Method Saves Conductors
Great Deal of Trouble.

There was a time when the length
OF the journey a railroad passenger
was to take could be more or less
accurately judged by the length and
the number of folds in the ticket
which was purchased. In those days
a tourist who planned to go from the
middlewest to the Pacific coast or to
the Atlantic, with the number of stop
over privileges and transi ers which the
average western tourist demands,
equipped himself with a long strip of
paper, the length sometimes being
measurable in feet. not inches, and
covered with cryptic authorizations and
symbols For every free bus ride, for
every transfer from one station to an
other, for every change from the
tracks of one system to another, there
was a separate coupon.
That day is past, according to in
novations which have recently been
adopted by several railroads. Rout-
lngs and stopover privileges have been
so carefully arranged and so simplified
that very short ticket provides for
everything.
Now one or two coupons and a tick
ct few inches long, make it easy for
the passenger, and also for the con-
ductors along the route. 1t is not nee
essary for the conductors to dig thru
their memories for the meaning of the
various hieroglyphics on the ticket,
nor to search thru the rule book for
the laws governing the rights and priv
ileges of the passenger. The entire
ticket fits into small envelope, easy
to be cared for by the passenger, and
less apt to be lost than a strip of paper
yard in length.
Many roads are having their long
distance tickets reprinted, at a con-
siderable expense, and are replacing
the old ones with the new simplified
forms
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
GALE WRECKS SHIPS
One Sunk and Two Driven Ashore
Crews Saved.

Nantucket, Dec. 26.-The schooner
Roger Drury was sunk off Great
Point, the schooner Daniel McLouG
was stranded in the northern end of
the Rip off the point and the British
schooner Ravola was wrecked on the
southern end of the Rip in a north
west gale today. When the Roger
Drury struck her crew launched a
small boat and landed safely. The
crewds of the RaVola and Daniel Nc
Loud were brought ashore by coast
guards. Both the Ravola and Daniel
McLoud are coal laden bound from
New Jersey ports to the eastward.
Little hope of saving either was eS-
pressed
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
LOCAL MENTION

Expert framing. Cut rates. Coe
Brothers.-Adv.
F. A. Koester. D. D. s., no Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt-
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
Framed pictures, 4 off. Coe Broth
erS-Adv
Framed pictures Il off. Coe Bros.
ADV.
Sons and Daughters of Justice reg
ular meeting tonight. After the meet
ing there will be dancing for members
and friends.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
TAKE OFF DAY COACH
Golden State Limited To Be Ali Pull
man in the Future.

The official circular order in regard
to the recent time card change on the
Rock Island was received at Topeka
this morning, and stated that the
coach which has hitherto been a part
of the equipment of the Golden State
Limited, would hereafter be taken off,
making the train solid sleeper train.
Aside from the removal of the coaches
several stops were taken off the
trains card.
Hereafter, after leaving Kansas
City, the Golden State will stop only
at Topeka, Herington, Mcpherson,
Hutchinson, Pratt and Dalhart Tex
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
Cold Wave Missed X q

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 26.-The
worst of the cold wave missed Kan
sas City today. The temperatures
were unusually high today in Kansas,
Missouri and the southwest Temner,
atures in the eastern half of Kansas
ranged from % to 40 degrees. Light
rains were reported. Snow is expect
ed to fall before tomorrow morning,
and the temperature will drop to 20
degrees, according to the weather bu-
reau.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
Even Break in National League.

New York, Dec 26.-Gov. John K.
Tener, president of the National
league, does not believe there is so
much difference between eastern and
western division clubs in his circuit.
Cincinnati will prove strong next sea-
son under the managership of Mana
ger Mathewson, basing his belief on
the strength of two infield positions
and the pitching staff, Tener declared
in an interview here.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
Chased by a Submarine,

Newport News. Va, Dec. 26.-The
Italian steamer Pietro, on her arrival
at Hampton Roads today from Ma
deira, reported that when she was in
the Mediterranean sea bound from
Genoa to Madeira several weeks ago
she was attacked by a large German
submarine. The captain asserted that
the submarine fired five shots but
none took effect.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26

had in his car after he left Sim the
night before his body was found under
the inter-city viaduct a week ago to-
day. They would prove the alibi he
has offered, the accused man con-
tends. Both Fitzpatrick and Edna
Miller were released on bonds of
$4,000 late YESTERDAY
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
BAKERS GO ON STRIKE
Fear of Bread Famine in Buenos Aires
as a Result.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 26.-Fear of a
bread famine increased here today
when there were additions to the ranks
of striking bakers.
The situation, as to settlement of the
strike, remained unchanged TODAY.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
Gas Blast Shakes X. c.

Kansas City, Mo-. Dec. 26.-One
mans leg was broken, and two others
were badly burned about the head and
shoulders here this afternoon when a
gas explosion shook a block, damae-
ing two hotels and several stores at
Ninth and Central. Broken glass and
other debris was hurled across the
street. Fortunately the street in
front of the building was practically
arnnfv
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
BLOW FOR TURKS
Make Drastic Cleanup by British in
Egypt Campaign.

London, Dec. 26.-"Practical de-
struction of the enemy's force" in the
engagement Saturday at Maghdabah
(EgypD was announced by the war
office today.
OF the enemy 1850 were taken
prisoners.
west of Militia pass were destroyed,
with other camps in that neighbor-
hood.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26

New York to maintain banking ac-
counts either for or with the Bank of
England, so that operations both in
England and in this country are pos
sible.
"Other Federal Reserve banks may
participate in the agency relationship
with the Bank of England upon the
same terms that will govern the fed
eral reserve bank of New York if they
50 desire ,,
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. KARIN HANSON, age 20, died
this morning at her home. 1915 West First
street. The funeral viii be held at 10
o'clock Thursday morning in the Swedish
Bethel Mission church, Sixth and Harrison.
Interment at Leonardville, Kan.
DIR. J. H. RALSToN. Kansas City. No,
died this morning at his home there He
was a brother of W. c. Ralston of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26

l wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for the many kindnesses
and floral offerings during my recent
bereavement.
MRS. JAMES L. McNEAL.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26
New Orleans Cotton Mark.t


New Orleans. Dec. 26-COTTON-Spot
quiet and unchanged. Middling, 100.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. ]. Myers. Broker Colum-
bian Bldg)
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26

Framed pictures. u off. Coe Broth
erS.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-26

Framed pictures Il off. Coe Bros.
ADV
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
Gross Plains Club Meeting

The Cross Plains Democratic club met Satur.
day afternoon Hnd organized by ciccting the
following officers
: j. *. Lnthcin, president; VI. +. Williams.
ricc.ptcsi'tcnt lE.r. liealey, ,sccrctnry-rcasurcr
NJ, ". Hester, i. X. I.uthcin, y. W. Tannery AMI
II. t. lEcaly were elected delegates 20 the cou nty
convention on May I.
\ftcrn fu II discussion OF the" biennial rltcus. "
rs some OF the newspapers term itihc following
resolution WAS passed. viz: That the delegates
TO the county convention be instructed 10 0p-
pose nny attempt to abolish The cOunty-tD.
county campaign, which is the only practical
why that The average voter may learn nEythin.
"f the hccadidntcs oferini, for Ollice; that printed
speeches ana pnd for advertisements are fire.
Iucntly fraud mTul not worth the time il ,nhes
To rcnG them: That the average citizen does not
have niurc than one day that he can spare to 20
to H. campaign meeting and he can get Il better
i.lru from snai, shot ht the whole bunch than
~ many Onc.Siied speeches
The delegates were instructed 10 vote for any
amendments to the present campaign meetings
that they thought wise. II. T. HALEY, Sec.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27
Stores Will Close OF $50

We, the undersigned merchants Of
Pickens, agree to close our stores at
$50 p. m. with the exception of Satur-
days and payday at the cotton mill, be-
ginning May l and ending September
l5, 1916:
Folger, Thornley, G. Co., H.A. Richey,
l.. Copel, T. D. Harris, B. F. Parsons,
Morris 4 Co., b. S. Johnson, Pickens
Hardware d Grocery Co., Craig Bros.
Co., Hobbs Henderson Co.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-04-27

the weekend AS the guest Of Miss. Eva
Holder of Pickens
.tEjxsAYh{t.
The big One Cent sale is noW III pro-
gress at the Pickens Drug Store. Make
out list Of the things you want from
the advertisement appearing in The
Sentinel
The twenty seventh session Of the
North Greenville Academy, Greenville
county. closed April 81 after success
tul term under the principalship oGRev.
l.. h. Simpson. Four pickens county
students graduated from this school.
They are as follows: Miss Mamie f.
Hocombc, from Easley; Misses Ethel
Jones and Jessie Alexander, from Cen
tral. and #. l.. I.oopcr from Dauusville.
Mrs. Sallic Willard Gary died at. he,
home in Atlanta, Ga, on Sunday, Apr.
%. aged G3 years. Her body was
brought to Liberty, her old home, on
April 25. and after funeral services con
Quoted by Rev. D. W. Ilott in the Bap-
tist church, her body WAS laid away to
rest in the cemetery near the town
Mrs. Gary was the widow of the late
Lafayette Gary and a daughter Of the
late Thomas Willard Of Liberty. She
leaves three sisters, Mrs. Thomas G..
! Boggs, Mrs. ELLA McCravev and Mrs.
+. Il. McClanahan, all Of Liberty, and
W. 0. Willard of Grecnvillc is broth
or. She leaves three children, all Of
Atlanta, Mrs. Thomas D. Bradley,
Bradley Gary and Theo. f. Gary. May
, Godacomfprt the bereaved.