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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17
FOR MEX NEUTRAL ZONE.

senator Cores Bill in Congress In-
wolves Novel Scheme.
Washington, jan IT. = Establish
ment of a neutral zone in northern
Mexico 20 be policad Jointly by the
governments of Mexico and the Unit
ed States is proposed in a resolution
today by Senator Gore.
Tho resolution, referred to the for
eign relations committee. would an
thorize the president to enter into
agreement with Gen. CarranZa to use
troops to restore order, and make life
secure in that portion of Mexico ad-
jacent to tho United States. There
was no discussion on the proposal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

Panhandle. In Dallas the tenpera-
ture this morning was Is degrees
above, with prospects for continue
ance of the cold wave.
Cold In Indiana.
Indianapolis, Ind, jan. 1.-THE
coolest day of the season was record
ed here today with a temperature of
three degrees below zero A high
wind from the west made it seem
much colder 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

Chicago, Jan. 17.-HOGS-3eceipts 49,
600. Market firm. unchanged to a shade
above Saturdays average Bulk of sales.
sc. s56IT. 20; light. S6.S51 700: mixed $500
Z 30. heavy. So S56I7.30; rough $G.S56u7 90;
pigs s.. 500I6.50. -
CATTLE--Receipts $1,000 Market firm
Native beef steers. S6.50M9.6O: western
steers, $660MS.30: cows and heifers $3.50
6S.50: calves, S725M1075
SHEEP-Receipts %. 600 Market weak
Wethers, S7.O007.T5; lambs IS. 250i1O.TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17
SORRY TO SEE HIM GO
Manhattan Regrets to Lose J. T. Lard
& ner. Who Comes to Topeka.

Manhattan, Kan, Jan. Manhat-
tan will miss J. T Lardner, purchas-
ing agent of the state board of ad-
rninistration, acc 1rding to an editorial
in the Kansas Industrialist. 1t fol-
lows:
= Mr.. James t. Lardner who leaves
the institution shortly to make his
Headquarters and home in Topeka.
lwlil be missed by both faculty mem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

officially estimated at 62 million bushels
affording 40 million bushels for export
worlds stocks of wheat January 1 were
the largest in history of the grain traae'
according to the Chicago Trade BulIein-
In December there was an increase OF 10
10000 bushels, entirely in North America
Worlds stocks aggregate 291,l40,uoo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

Some of our cannon are disappearing"
remarked the lieutenant. We'll things
Will disappear when you have careless
help. responded the lady who going
over the fort. Il find that a great trou-
bile about keeping house. Louisville
Courier Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

Chicago, Jan. 17.-BUTTER-arke
steady. Creamery. 236I3015c.
EGGS-Market higher. Firsts, SO
32Ac ordinary firsts. 31M31Ac. At mark.
cases included, 24G32c.
TATOES-Market steady. Michigan,
Wisconsin. Minnesota. and Dakota white.
S1.00T110; Minnesota and Dakota Ohion,
$1.00d1.05.
POULTRY-Alive, higher: fowls. 16c {;
springs 1515c: turkeys 1Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17
Kansas City. Jan. II.


Chicago. Jan: 17;-WHEAT-Close: May,
CoRNNMay. 7e1ac; July, 1850.
OATS-May, 52c; July, 1875 G491ae.
PORK-January, $3.50; May, 5000.
SHORT RIBS-January, $1G.S0: May,
S11.20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

centrifugal. 4.33@45S; molasses, 3.56@3. 81.
refined. steady; cut loaf, Go; crushed.
500; powdered. 5.S5 fine granulated, $40;
Diamond A, SIS; Confectioners' A. SOS;
No i ECO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

Liverpool Jan. 17.-wHEAT-Sp No. 1
Manitoba, 13s ord; No. ., 13s I'd: No g.
lbs sd; No 2 hard winter, new rs 91ad
CORN-Spot American mixed, new,
los Id.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

New York, Jan. 1T.-BUTTER-Mark
6rmer. Creamery extras, OF score, ;.ic
EGGS-Market firm. Fresh gathered
extra fine. :6GI3Tc.
CHEESE-Market firm. State whole
milk, held specials, 1Sc.
POULTRY-Alive, prices unsettled;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17
Chicago, Jan. II.


1.-THE range of prices for grain futures in
The Kansas City Board of Trade as re-
ported by Thos. J. Myers. Broker. Coium-
bian Bidg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

IIes Nureu IN o 10 II UHys'
Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure Itching, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles. First application gives
relief 5Oc-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

new orleans SOtton NIaFket
New Orleans. Jan. 17.-COTTON-Spot,
steady; unchanged: mtddling, 1918.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17


Wall St, New York. Jan. 1T.-STOCKS-
Weakness of the oil and other specialties
provoked fresh selling before the end of
the first hour, even the more buyant is
sues FORGETTING much of their early gain.
United States Steel and leading rails were
under last SATURDAYS final prices and
bethlehem Steel fell to 40. Marine issues
were the real features. dealings in the com
mon and preferred shares well the
Az per cent certificates exceeding the
trading in other securities. Later Mexican
stocks, including Mexican Petroleum and
Smelling scored marked recoveries, but In
vestment shares continued heavy.
The week opened with further advances in
few of the more speculative issues, new
high records being made by International
Nickel. American Coal Products and err
camille Marine preferred. Crucible Steel,
Bethlehem Steel merican Can, New York
Airbrake and General Electric were high
by substantial fractions to ? points Stan
dard shares showed no material change,
/ United States Steel and the leading rails
varying little. If at all, from last weeks
final quotations. Oil shares were heavy.
but some utilities advanced to recent prices.
! Kansas City livestock sales FOdly
| The following sales were made this morn
| ing at the Stock Yards. Kansas city. and
reported over long distance telephone d.
/ rect to the State journal by Clay. Robin
son a. Co.. i've stock commission mer-
| chants.
Kansas CityJan. 17-CATTLE-Receipt
1900 head. Market steady, 10c higher.
TO 10c higher. Bulk of sales. $690MT-15:
SHEEP-Receipts $1,000 head. Market
weak to 10c lower. Lambs, $1035.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-17

1.-THE range of prices for grain futures on
The Chicago Board of Trade as reported
by Thos. J Myers, Broker, Columbian
Bldgl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
COMPETITIVE PERIOD WILL
CLOSE AT NINE TONIGHT
Put On Full Head of Steam Today and Determine That
Nothing Will Be Left Undone to Win One of the Big
Ballots-Many Good Talking Points Which
Should Not Be Overlooked.

Get as many extensions as you can,
they count big and fast, and he sure
that you mark sill such subscriptions
Extension" as only by doing this
will you be able 10 get the advantage
OF the extra vote allowance.
The NirRinian gives von many talk
ing points which should not be over
looked For instance: The absence
Of Objectionable advertising matter,
the principles the paper stand for,
It's fundamentally In the passage Of
the prohibition measure which be-
comes effective at midnight tonight,
us clean editorials. and the fighting
power II Will have when the truth
can be eNpnunded 70 a greater number
OF people
The paper touches the spot when
good clean, fair and accurate news
is desired and should he IN every
homo in this territory There are
but a few hours remaining, and II i
mp to every candidate To DO his or her
level best, as success or defeat de-
ponds very largely upon the showing
nv O'Clock tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31

Tonight NJ . o'clock the big com
petitiye ballot PERIOD closes Candi-
dates should bear in mind that the
one subscrl ption or extension Of a
former h~cription might mean a
difference OF 2.00o0 600 votes. Only
a few dollars separate most Of the
candidates and II will he a nip and
tuck affair for the big ballots.
II is possible that one single sub
uscrtpt4uu might decide the winner q
the grand prize ballot
Certainly subscriptions are harder
IN Eet a, This time than they were
earlier In the cam paign. but when the
Importance Of the competitive ballot
81 taken Into constd Taiou II the
}>.ovoe the w!de-awake candidtes 10
fit or extra steam in order 10 WIN
ono and forge TO the front
New subscribers during the first
and second period OF The campaign
might he induced % extend their sub
tgptons because Al th's time hey
zs familiar With the merits of The
Richmond Tsretuiau ard intend he
.anlns permanent Subscribers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application For License.

Notice is hereby given that in con-
formity with the provision of an act
Of the General Assembly OF Virginia,
approved March 10. 1916 (Acts 1915,
pages 219-223-224), the undersigned
will on Monday November 6. 1915,
at 10 o'clock A NJ Of that day, apply
to the Hastings Court. part II. OF the
city of Richmond Virginia, for a
license to purchase. store and use
ardent spirits and alcohol for the
manufacture Of fiavoring extracts
and soft drinks, as provided in said
act of assembly.
PHOENIX BOTvTTJNCi WORKS,
r415 Hull Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
LEGAL NOTICE.
Notice of Application For License.

Notice of Application For License.
Notice is hereby given, that N con-
formity with the provisions OF an act
of the General Assembly of Virginia,
approved March 10, 1915 tAcSs 1915.
pages 219-223-224). the undersigne ed
will, on Friday, the third day of
November, 1915, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
OF that day. apply to the Hastings
Court of the city Of Richmond, Nir-
ginia. for license to purchase. store.
and sell wines for sacramental pur-
poses and pure fruit, ethyl and grain
alcohol for medicinal, scientific. me-
chanical and pharmaceutical pur-
poses; and. to purchase and use ardent
spirits and alcohol for the manufac-
ture of iavoring extracts, toilet.
medicinal and antiseptic preparations
or solutions. ana patent and pro-
prietary medicines and soft drinks. as
provided in the said act Of Assembly
T. A MILLER.
bI9 East Broad Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice Of Application For License

Notice is hereby given, that in con-
formity with the, provisions of an act
of the General Assembly of Virginia,
approved March 10. 1915 (Acts 1915.
pages 219-223-224), the undersigned
will on Thursday, the ninth day OF
November, 1916, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Of that day, apply to the Hastings
Court OF the city of Richmond, Vir-
ginia for a license to purchase, store,
and sell wines for sacramental pur-
poses, and pure fruit, ethyl and grain
alcohol for medicinal, scientific, me-
chanical and pharmaceutical pur-
poses: and, to purchase and use ardent
spirits and alcohol for the manufac-
ture of favoring extracts. toilet,
medicinal and antiseptic preparations
or solutions and patent and pro-
prietary medicines. as provided in the
said act of Assem- bly,.
CHI RlSTO COLA BOTTLING CO.
OF RICHMOND. INC,
1917 East Canal Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice Of Application For license.

NOuce OF Application FOr AccnSc.
Notice is hereby given, that in con-
formity with the provisions OF an act
of the General Assembly of Virginia
March 10, 1915 (Acts 1915,
pages 219-223-224), the undersigned
will, on Thursday, the second day OF
November, 1915. at 10 o'clock A. M
of that day, apply to the Hastings
Court of the city Of Richmond, Vir-
ginia, for license to purchase, store,
and sell soft drinks, as provided in
the said act of Assembly.
NJ. BROWDER.
100 st. Peter Street
ANGELO FRANCHESCHI,
706 East Broad Street
A TENPLER.
229 West Leigh Street.
J. NICHOLSON,
1924 North Twenty Street.
j. ARENSON,
700 West Leigh Street.
ISAAC LERNER,
1000 st. James street.
TOM LOGAN.
1la South Foushee.
r. n. WASSERMAN.
666 North Seventh Street.
s. MAILIE,
SIS St Paul street
NJ. BROwDER.
900 St. Peter Street.
l.. A. FTBBIANIA.
1917 East Broad Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application For Mcens

Notice of Application For IAcenst
Notice is hereby given. that in co
formity with the provisions Of an .
of the General Assembly OF Virgin
March 10, 1915 fActs l9l
pages 21S-223-224. the understgn
will. on Thursday, the second day
November, 1916. at 10 o'clock A.
of that day. apply to the Hustin
Court OF the city OF Richmond. "
ginia. for a license to purchase sto;
end sell soft drinks. as provided in
said act of Assembly.
c. H KAHI.E.
5000 Midlothian Pike.
W. A. HINTON.
1907 Huh 81.
MRS. A E. GRANT.
$500 Hnli 81.
MRS. Fl. e PEBBLES.
351l Hull 81
MRS. 6. sIAAvIN.
II Midlothian Pike.
f. A. WYATT.
290l Midlothian rike
GEORGE APORTEL
2lls Hull st
MRS. A. C. LAME,
SIT West Seventh st
r. NANCY.
2oo5 Hull Street
SANDS 4 COMPANY.
McDonouah 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
MRS. NUkfORO IS
WELL RECEIVED
Cooperative Education Worker Holds
Great Meeting in Dickinson
County.

First reports from the campaign
being carried on in Southwest Vir-
ginia by members OF the Cooperative
Education Association have been re-
ceived In the central Offices here.
Mrs. B. b. Munford. president of the
association. and Miss ]. Douglas
Wright. secretary of the High School
Cooperative Leagues. have been tour
ing the southwest counties In the in
terest of more efficient education
methods and are sending back glow
ing accounts of the progress of the
work
\ letter received yesterday gives
thn details Of n big meeting nel1 at
Nora. Dickinson County, whore four
teen schools from the surrounding
country gathered in a body to discuss
new methods OF cooperation between
the school and the community This
section Of the State is generally rug
ged and The report stated that a num-
her of children with. their parents
wa ked as far a. seven miles in some
cakes In order to be present at the
meeting About 225 school children
were present. with 200 patrons Of the
schools.
Mrs Munford spoke on the history
o. the organization. and gave clear
i re- usSion of the business end of an
education. She emphasized the neces-
sity OF organization through co-opcra
ton In the community, and impressed
her audience to much good purpose,
il is said Miss Wright told of the
results of the league work Of which
she has charge and placed before the
people of the community "A descftp-
lion of the beneficial results Of the
activities Of the High School Leagues
Mrs Munford and Miss Wright are
making Il thorough canvass Of South
west Virginia on behalf OF THIS work
and VIII Visit a great many of tho
most important towns in that section
Tncy are establishing local leagues
at @t the places where they speak
and It is thought that their trip viii
result IN much benefit to the eduea-
tlnnat interests here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice of Application For Ldccns
Notice is hereby given that In I'd
fo4mity with the provisions of an 1
of the General Assembly Of Virgin
approved March 10. 1915 (Acts 1sl
pages 21s-223-224). the undersign
will, on Tuesday, the seventh day
November. 1915, at 10 O'Clock A.
of that day, apply to the Hustifi
Court of the city of Richmond, v
ginia, for a license to purchase. sto
and sell soft drinks, as provided
the said act Of Assembly.
E. C. LITCHFIELD,
Glen Allen. Route No. 1,
GLEN ALLEN STORE,
Glen Allen, Va.
THE LAUREL STORE,
Laurel, Va.
MRS. A. B. POLLARD.
Hermitage Road,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice OF Application For License.

Notice Of Application For license.
Notice is hereby given. that in con-
formity with the provisions of an act
OF the General Assembly Of Virginia,
approved March 10, 1918. tActs 1915,
chapter 146, pages 219223-22G the
undersigned will, on Monday, the 6th
day of November, 1916. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. of that day, apply to the Hust-
ings Court of the city of Richmond.
Va, for license to purchase, store
and use ardent spirits and alcohol for
the manufacture of fiavoring extracts
for cooking and culinary purposes
only. and soft drinks, as provided In
the said act of Assembly.
MAXINE DUCHARME,
Business Mems Club of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice Of Application For License.
Notice 10 hereby given. that in con-
formity with the provisions of an act
Of the General Assembly of Virginia,
approved March 10. 1915 tActs 1915.
pages 2t9-22S-224), the undersigned
will. on Tuesday. the seventh day of
November, 1915. at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
of that day. apply to the Hastings
Court OF the city Of Richmond, Vir-
ginia, for license to purchase, store,
and sell soft drinks. as provided in
the said act OF Assembly.
MELBRAU CAFE AND LUNCH,
70 North Seventeenth Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application Eor IAccn.c.

Notice OF Application For license.
Notice is hereby given, that in con-
formfty with the provisions Of an act
OF the General Assembly OF Virginia.
approved March 10. 1915 (Acts 1915.
pages 219-223-224) the undersigned
will, on Friday, the third day OF
November, 1915, at 10 o'clock A NJ,
of that day, apply to the Hastings
Court OF the city OF Richmond, Vir-
ginia, for a license to purchase. store.
and sell soft drinks as provided In
the said act OF Assembly
NJ JtrBTOFSKY,
1925 West Leigh Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application For License

Notice of Application For License.
Notice is hereby given. that in con-
1ormity with the provisions of an act
Of the General Assembly Of, Virginia.
approved March 10, 1916 (Acts 1915,
pages 21A-223-2241. the undersigned
VIII. on Thursday, tho second day OF
November. 1916, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
Of that day, apply TO the Hastings
Court Of the city OF Richmond, Vir-
Ginla. for license TO purchase, store,
and sell soft drinks. as provided in
he said act of Assembly.
j. J. COLLINS.
l 500 West Broad Street.
f. w RAY.
1905 North Thirty-second Street.
JOSEPH HOFFMAN.
2 Meadow bridge Road
T.. STERN
800 West Twelfth Street.
y. SOKOLOEE,
90l West Marshall Street
Ala North Monroe Street.
IDA WORTHY.
200 West Charity Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice OF Application For license.

Notice of Application For license.
Notice Is hereby given. that In con-
formity with the provisions of an act
of the General Assembly of Virginia,
approved March 10, 1915 (Acts 1916,
pages 219-223-224. the undersigned
will, on Friday, the third day OF
November. 1916. at 10 o'clock A. NJ
of that day. apply tc the Hastings
Court, Part H. OF the city of Rich
mond, Virginia, for a license to pur-
chase store and sell soft drinks. as
provided in the said act of Assembly.
WALTHALL GROCERY Co,
713 stockton Street.
C. A. TINGLE.
1915 Hull Street.
A S. ARAMIZkY.
North End Second Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice Of Application For IAcenss

Notice Of Application For Idcenss5
Notice IL hereby given, that In ccl
formity with the provisions Of an d
Of the General Assembly of Virgin
approved March 10, 1915 (Acts los
pages 21s-223-22D, the undersign.
will, on Thursday, the second day
November. 1915, at 10 o'clock A.
of that day. apply to the Husttn
Court of the city Of Richmond. v.
ginia. for a license to purchase. stoS
and sell soft drinks. as provided
the said act Of Assembly.
JOSEPH GAINES,
720 East Cary 81
WIN. ]. HOGAN,
22S South Fifth.
KATE FRANCIS,
2477 East Main 81
S. KRAMER.
1918 East Main 81.
BESSIE WILBY,
$500 East Main.
A. r. CLASS,
b0f Louisiana st.
MRS. M. 3. GILLIAN.
6 Orleans 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice Of Application For Acen

Notice Of Application For License.
Notice Is hereby given that, in con-
forrnity with the provisions OF an act
OF the General Assembly OF Virginia,
approved March 10. 1916 (Acts. 1915,
pages 21s-223-224. the undersigned
will. on Thursday. the ninth of No
vember. 1916, at 10 o'clock A. NJ OF
that day, apply to the Hastings Court
of the city OF Richmond. Virginia. for
a license to purchase. store and sell
soft drinks, as provided in said act OF
Assembly
MRS. r. FATRLAMB.
500 Louisiana Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application For LAcenae.

NOTICE OF Application For IAcrnSe-
Notice IL hereby given that, in CO.
formity with the provisions Of an a
OF the General Assembly of Virgini
approved March 10, 1916 tActs, 1871
chapter las. pages 2la-223-2241. q
undersigned will, on Monday. the s.
day OF November, 1915, at 10 o'clo.
A. NJ OF that day, apply to the Hustin.
Court of the city of Richmond, Va,
license to purchase. store and u
ardent spirits and alcohol for &
manufacture OF fiavorinC extracts,
cooking and culinary purposes onl
and soft drinks. as provided In Il
said act OF Assembly.
OKA-COIA BOTTLINCs WORKS.
3-5 ~. Twentieth Stres
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Leg Crushed In Elevator.

Bristol, Va, Oct. 3O--Leo NIUE
vaney, eighteen years old, son of g.
j. Mulvaney, until recently superfn-
tendent of the Virginia and Southwest
Railway, fell in a moving elevator at
the Hotel Tiptop here yesterday. His
leg was crushed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application For License.

Notice is hereby given that In con-
formity with the provision of an act
Of the General Assembly OF Virginia,
approved March 10, 1916 (Acts 1916,
chapter lac, page 245J, the under
signed will. on Thursday, TIE second
day OF November. 1916, at &c o'clock
A NJ. Of that day apply to the Hust-
ings court OF the city Of Richmond.
Va for license to dispense soft
drinks, as provided In the said act OF
A Assembly
STOK ES- GRYMFs GROCERY CO.
II South Fourteenth Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-31
Notice of Application For License.

Notice of Application For License.
Notice Is hereby given. that in con-
forlnity with the provisions OF an act
If the General Assembly OF Virginia.
approved March 10, 1916 acts 1915.
pages 219-223-224) the undersigned
Will, on Thursday, the second day OF
November 1915. at 10 o'clock A. NJ
Of hat day, apply to the Hastings
court Of the city OF Richmond, Vir-
giHia for a license to purchase, store,
and sell soft drinks as provided in
the said act Of Assembly.
+, W. GATES & SON co.
l4-16 s Fourteenth ST
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-15
ORDNANCE depot
WILL BE BUILT
AT Fl. SHAFTER
Expenditure of 100000 For
Group of Army Buildings
is Authorized Today

Following fast upon the receipt OF
last weeks $127,0 appropriation Cor
a supply depot group at Fort Shafter,
authorization was received by mail
today for the erection of a $500, 900
ordnance depot at the same post, an
appropriation for it having been in.
Guided in the sundry civil bill, now q
law The new depot is one of the
units planned for the big military
force which Oahu will have by 1920,
a force close to 1900 enlisted men.
The appropriation provides for five
storehouses. costing $4,000; six gun
sheds, $500; five magazines, So, 900;
two shop buildings, $50, 800; an office
building, $4,000; a barracks build
ing, $4,000; field officers quarters,
$4,000; company officers quarters,
$4,000; two sets non-commissiOned
officers quarters, $4,000; stable,
S60OO; wagon sheds and garage,
$4,000; water. sewer and electrical
connections, $500; transportation
facilities and construction of roads,
S1S,500. Total, 100000
Authorization of this expenditure
was received by Capt. Charles G..
Mettler, ordnance department, arma-
ment officer of the Hawaiian army
district ..-... e.. 49,.