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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-15

services q =: 10 n. vesper services
at p. "a. Prof. Harlow Lindley will
address the meeting.
Lutheran.
st. pauPs Evangelical Lutheran-C.
Huber, pastor. Sunday school at q
m. Mr.. George C. Bartel, ssuperintend-
ent. Morning divine services In Eng
nsh at 10: so. subject, "A Separated
Life." The evening service ct Z will
be in charge of the Luther League.
Second English Luthsran-N. w.
Third and, Pearl SITS. C. Raymond
Isley. pastor. Sunday school ct .. m.
Morning worship at 1880. Jehoiada
chest offerings at both the Sunday
school and the church service. Even
ing worship at 1880 Luther League
at GAS p. m. Week day prayer SER
vice Thursday ct 1880 p. m.
St. Johns lutheran-South Seventh
and E. Rev. A. J. Feeger. Sunday
school 8: German sermon 10: English
sermon 1880.
First English Lutheran-Cofnef 18th
and s. A SITS. e. G. Howard. pastor.
Sunday school at 9 a. M, E. B. Knoll
lenberg. superintendent. Morning wor.
ship at 1890. sermon by the pastor.
Special music by the Junior choir
Luther League at GAS. Evening wor-
ship at 1880. sermon ION the Wrong
Road" beginning q series on "Guide-
posts on the Way of Life" Solo by
Mrs. F. ]. Bartel. -..
Trinity English Lutheran-Corner
7th and S. A SITS. Oscar T. F. Tressel.
pastor. Sunday school at 9 a. m,
Charles Igelman, superintendent. Con.
fessional service at 10 a. m. Divine
service with holy communion at 10: SO
a. M, theme, Does Christ Know What
Is in Your Heart?" Evening worship
at z. theme, Jacobs Vision and Or
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-15

will attend the meeting. Endeavor
services - 4: 10 pm. vesp4r services
at 8 p. "a. Prot. Harlow Lindley viii
address the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
END union FIGHT
Officers Oppose Probe of Ex-
penSes and Win.
''Think They're Living on Gold
Fish," Declares "Anti."

Indianapolis, Jan. 20.-After n long
and bitter debate over a proposition
to investigate the financial affairs of
the United Mine workers of America,
the administration of the big union
won 4 sweeping victory in contention
when the delegates with comparatively
few dissenting, voted down a resclu-
ton to appoint a committee to con-
duct a scrutiny Of the organization S
money affairs.
Discussion on the resolution to in
vestigate the expense accounts anG
other phases of the union was re-
sumed when the convention convened
this morning.
Delegate Adolph Germer, of Him ois,
father of the resolution, continued his
speech in defense of his own official
conduct and in support of the move
ment for investigation To look
over the expense accounts of some of
the organizers, he said, zone would
think they were living on gold fish"
To Dismiss Strike Murder Case.
Trinidad, Jan. 20.-Announcement
of intention to enter a nolle in the case
in which Walter Belk. detective, is
charged with killing Gerald Lippiatt,
an organizer of the United Mine
Workers of America, in this city on
August 6, 1913, was made by D. NJ
Ralston, deputy district attorney, 'to1
day. The trial of the case had been
set for today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
MINARD LOzIER

A good crowd of music loving To-
pekans attended the concert given
Wednesday night at the First Methodist
church by Minard Lozier. a singer who
has achieved some distinction in the
east, and was heard in Topeka for the
first time last night. His voice is a
clear, lyric tenor of wide range and
good volume. There is musicianship
in his interpretations, and he imparts
to his songs the feeling that makes an
appeal to his audience.
The program was made up entirely
of English numbers, most of them
songs by first class modern composers.
Those that were new found instant
favor with the audience, not only be-
cause of their worth musically, but
also because of the singers taste and
ability in presenting them. Mr.. Lo-
zier was recovering from an attack
of grip. which left a trace of hoarSe-
ness, scarcely noticeable in his singing,
but marked in his speaking voice.
The most difficult, technically, and
the best handled number of the even
ing was a recitative and aria from
Handels Messiah. Comfort Ye My
People" and Every Valley were the
numbers from the oratoriO chosen by
Mr. Lozier. Oratorio music seems
peculiarly suited to his voice and per-
sonality- The selection was given with
delicacy, yet sufficient amplitude, and
it quite eclipsed the rendering of the
!
by Topeka people at public renditions
of that great work.
A favorite number with last night s
audience was a song from Coleridse-
Taylor's setting of Longfellow's story
of Hiawatha. Godard's Lullaby from
the opera Joselyn, was beautifully rem
dered, with violin obligato.
Mr.. Lozier sings intelligently and
with good style. and he is also good
/ looking and personable. His program
was a simple one. lacking in spectacu-
I lar effects and apparently far from
exhaustive of his vocal resources. but
so arranged and rendered as to be
pleasing both to the professional mu-
stefan and the untutored music lover
/ Mr.. Horace Whitehouse played the
piano Accomplishments for Mr.. Lozier
and he opened the entertainment with
an organ number, Hosanna, by Du-
boia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
A BLOCKADE ROAR
Sen. HOke Smith Makes WeIkin
Ring in Congress.
Protests Against England
Starving 9O,OOO,OOO People.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Great Brit
aims interference with neutral trade
was the subject of a vigorous and ex-
haustive speech in the senate today by
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, who
pleaded for action to prevent England
from advancing her own trade at the
expense of the United States while at
tempting to destroy Germany CONNER
cially. He declared that the rights of
citizens of the United States and other
neutral nations were being recklessly
disreSarded and emphasized particu-
larly what he denounced as Great
Britain's lawless treatment of Ameri-
cas- cotton trade.
Shall we quietly continue to fur
nish Great Britain what she is COM
PEELED to obtain from the United
States while the commercial rights of
citizens of this country are trampled
under foOt?" asked the senator.
Can Ship Food and Cotton.
Germany and Austria have a pop-
ulation of over 10, 100000 people II
is estimated that perhaps ten per cent
of these are under arms. Certainly
more than 90,000,000 people in these
two countries are non-combatants BY
every rule of international law, citi-
right to ship to these non-combatants
for their use, through the neutral
ports of northern Europe all the food
stufs they wish to buy. The same is
equally true of raw cotton.
IF cotton can be kept out of Ger
many and the exports from Germany
suppressed, then perhaps England
may capture this trade and help hel
own commerce."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
CONV|CTS ESCAPE
"a Make Getaway From Arkan-
SaS Prison.
Saw Sin. Plank With Saw
Made of Table Knife.

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 20.-Using a
saw made from a knife and cutting
through boards eight inches thick,
tWenty-four white convicts whose
terms range from one year for minor
felonies, to life sentence for murder,
escaped from the state convict farm
at Cummins, Ark, s. miles from here
early today. A prisoner named Thomas
discovered that a board had been cut
out of the side of a stockade and noti-
fled a night Waterman. There were
no prisoners in the stockade.
One of the convicts had stolen a
steel knife used in the dining room
and of it had fashioned saw. In
order not to attract attention the men
first sawed out the plank and crawled
through one by one. AS each went
through he would replace the plank.
Among the long term men who
escaped were: e. B. Williams, Is
years for murder; Lee Blount, 8 years
for murder; Charlie Owens, life sem
tence, murder.
None of the twenty-four has been
apprehended up to noon today, prison
officials announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
BURNS TO DEATH
Aged Kansas Woman Fights
Attempts to Rescue.

Kansas City. Jan. 20.-Anna Miller
aged 80 years. was burned to death
and 90 other guests narrowly escaped
injury in a fire that destroyed the
East End hotel, a frame structure, at
Centropolis, a suburb of this city,
early today. The woman became hys-
terical and resisted the efforts of men
who tried to lead her from the build
ing
c. L. Booth, a guest carried his
wife from the third floor. Walter
Conwell, also a guest, was overcome
by smoke and rendered unconscious
while trying to rescue Anna Miller.
Firemen carried him from the build
ing.
Ellen Fitzsimmons. an invalid, was
rescued by Albert Wilding, who car
ried her from her room as the stair
way collapsed. The guests escaped
with only what clothing they could
seize as they rushed from the build
ing Wilding. who was last to leave,
froze his feet on the ice in front OF
the building and was taken to the
general hospital. Anna Miller is be-
lieVed to have come from Arcadia
Kan. Last night she went to the sta
ton at Centropolis and asked to sleep
on the bench in the waiting room. The
agent took her to the hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
BUSY DAY AT CITY HALL
Three New Ordinances Passed by the
commissioners.

Three city ordinances were passed
by the city commission this morning
relating to the department of Com
missioner w, L. Porter.
One ordinance creates the office of
city crematory. Heretofore the one
for the crematory has been done by
CLYDE Tresner at the city building.
Under the new ordinance c. A. Forter
will have both the bookkeeping and
superintendency of the plant.
The second ordinance creates the Of
flee OF bookkeeper for the different
departments coming under the juris-
diction Of Commissioner Porter. Clyde
Tresner will have this job but added
to his duties will be those of the san
itary sergeant.
The third ordinance abolishes the
position of sanitary sergeant, which,
according to the records, never had a
legal existence. Another ordinance re-
lating to Porter's department is in
course of preparation. 1t will con-
solidate the milk inspection and the
food and meat inspection under one
head. When that ordinance is passed
ali such Inspection will be under the
direction of DR.. L. w. Rowles, city
milk inspector.
4 Still another Porter ordinance in
preparation provides for an increase
in salaries for several people in the
department Of public parks and build
/ ings. The latter ordinance was read
the first time in December but has
! been withdrawn temporarily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
CAL. RAIN ABATES
Five Days Steady DOwnpOur
Moves Eastward.
Heavy Floods COntinue-TWO
More Storm Victims.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 2O.-The
storm which has deluged southern
California for the last five days is
moving eastward although reports
are that there are still serious flood
conditions in the Arizona rivers.
There has been no rain here since yes
terday afternoon.
Telegraph and telephone service
slowly is being resumed and marooned
trains are arriving
Rain continued to fall in southern
Arizona and telegraph service south
of Tucson is crippled. The ella and
after having been stationary most OF
yesterday Officers of reclamation
services reported heavy floods in both
rivers above Phoenix and predicted
that the crest would reach Phoenix to-
day. The ella is out of it's banks in
several places and threatens more
damage. The Colorado river is rising
steadily at Yuma.
The reported drowning of Jesus Ra-
miers, 1 5 years old, and the finding
of the body of Fred Fryman in the
snow on the crest of San Bernardino
mountains added two to the death toll
IO-Inch Snow in New Mexico.
Ell l'aso, Jan. 2O.-Ten inches OF
snow in the region about Lordsburg
N. NJ, which Frustrated telegra phi
and telephone wires completely cut
off today all means of communication
with Phoenix and Clifton, Ariz. Over
land trains from California were re-
ported moving eastward slowly. feel
ing their way without orders There
has been no western mail service fol
three days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
COOD-BY REBATES.
The Topeka Association Went
Out of Business Today.
The Practice Will Be Wholly
Discontinued Feb. 1.

The Topeka Rebate association Will
be thing of the past after Feb. l.
The organization disbanded at noon
today at the Commercial club rooms
after an exciting discussion, consum-
ing the greater part of the morning
According to reports made by mem
bers of the organization there was
unanimous approval of the plan ex-
cepting in the case of two members,
owning small stores on Kansas avenue.
Their avowed intention of continu-
ing to issue rebates to out-of-town
customers was the reason for the eX-
tended session. There was consider
able persuasion brought into play to
convince the two merchants that the
rebate business should be discontinued.
But, it is said, they steadfastly refused
to give up the practice. After Feb
ruary 1 they will give their rebates
over the counter instead of through
the Commercial club as has been done
in the past Advertisements will be in
serted in the newspapers the last of
the week announcing the disarmament
of the association and giving the
names of the firms.
practically all cities have discon-
tinued the giving of rebates" said w
w. Whitney, president of the associa-
ton today. Minneapolis, Sioux City
and Kansas City have all stopped
since the automobile traffic has be-
come so heavy and the motor tourists
demand rebates the same as railroad
passengers The rebate business ha:
been a good thing in the past but il
late years we feel that some have
taken advantage of the rebates by get
ting two and three books in the same
family"
The rebates given out by Topeka
merchants in the last few years have
averaged $4,000 a year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
GAME TO The LAST
Ramsey Marches Out of City Hall
With Colors Flying.

J. A. Ramsey. city sanitary sergeant
beat Commissioner w. L. Porter and
the rest of the city commission. He
resigned as sergeant this morning, the
resignation to become effective at 5
o'clock this evening. True, the com
mission had just passed an ordinance
abolishing the job of sanitary sergeant
but the ordinance cannot go into eff
feet until it is published in the official
city paper. That will not until after
Ramsey's resignation has become eff
fective.
There was a slight hesitation after
the Ramsey resignation was read but
finally motion was made to accept
il and the records will show that Ram
sey resigned before his office was
abolished. While it doesn't help any
on his pay check, Ramsey has won a
strategic battle. First, Commissioner
Porter fired him. Ramsey appealed
to the civil service commission and
was reinstated. Then the city COM
mission abolished his job but before
the actual adjustment could become
effective he resigned
At this mornings meeting of the
commission Ramsey placed before
each member and the mayor a copy of
a statement he had prepared showing
what the office of sanitary sergeant
I has accomplished in the last two years
The statement was not read aloud.
Among other things he says:
The sanitary department has been
/ hampered in the work of cleaning al
/ levs because the money designed for
/ this purpose has been used to pay
! high priced doctors and other expenses
/ of the health department.
After showing what his department
I has accomplished Ramsey says: "All
/ the reward / get for this condition is
I discharge. AS to being denoted to
the ranks, I do not consider it. What
have 1 done to deserve it? 1 am no
whining puppy that ticks the hand of
]
done his duty and can face the
world -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
Frank c. Beck Tells ROtarians
He Is Much MaIigned.
The "ROtary Sermon" is Deliv-
cred by Henry Bennett.
SINGING BY M. CA QUARTET
David Bowie Also Entertained
Rotary Club Today.
Brunt-Martin Store Is Named
as Headquarters.

like David Harum's dog whose
flegs kept him from thinking about
being a dog, a plumber has plenty of
work to keep from remembering that
he lis a plumber, according 70 Frank
c. Beck, Of the firm of johnson y
BECK. who spoke at the Rotary club
today noon.
CAS- yet there is no business that
contributes more largely to the health
ana comfort of The community, SAID
Mr. Beck mo business that requires
of its followers Il more earnest ana
constant study to keep abreast OF the
times; no business that heaps upon
them a greater mass of detail nor that
presents each day a greater number OF
problems and perpledties requiring
Immediate and correct solution
t~rhe heating ana plumbing nan
mat he able to make his own plans
in nearly every case, keep up VIII
the new inventions, lay pipes in soild
rock, and accept contracts whlch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
PRAISES HIS HELPERS
Lozier Has Good Word for Miss
Phipps and Dean Whitehouse.

Praise for those who took part in
his recital at the First Methodist
church last evening was INDUCED in
today by Minard Lozier when seen at
the home of his sister, Mrs E. S. Pet
tyjohn, 1913 West Sixth avenue. Mr..
LoZier is remaining in Topeka in order
to attend the Homer concert tonight
Unfortunately" said Mr.. Lozier, Il
was deprived of hearing all but one of
Miss Phipps's violin numbers, that
being a brief encore selection, but in
it she exhibited exquisite tone produc-
ton and perfect bowling. Her support
III the Goddard 'Berceuse' and the
encore following it was correct and
beautiful.
81 have never heard an accompa1-
list, who, in my judgment, was superior
to Dean Whitehouse, and very few
have 1 heard that could equal him. He
possesses the most charmingly delicate
touch and the rare art of yielding
himself perfectly to the singer S
moods. His work on the encores was
a revelation in sight reading"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
Stop Toothache, Pain,
Torture Instantly!
E-Z Tooth Filler Will Do 1t for
You in a Jiffy.

No Need for Anyone to Suter
E-Z Tooth Filler acts like magic. A
little in the cavity of the tooth Kills
the germs, soothes the frantic nerve,
shuts out the air and ends the ache
not merely for a moment. but for
good. 1t is not a toothache gum or
wax for temporary relief only but
filling which hardens quickly and Is
as permanent as many gold filings
Testimonials from those who have
had the filings in for over 3 years.
and no pain.
Save money. time and pain by be-
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teeth and stop or prevent toothache-
Anyone can use E-Z (easy) Tooth
Filler. 1t takes but a moment and
costs only 25c.
E-Z Tooth Filler is for sale at your
druggists at 25c a bottle, or sent di-
rect upon receipt of price by the
Chas. A. Bertram Drug Co, S475
Elston Ave. Chicago.
For sale and recommended in To-
peka by Tully- Mcfarland Drug Co.
and Geo. w. Stansfeld Drug Co.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
DEATHS and FUNERALS

MRS. MARGARET WILSON. age
SO. died Wednesday at the home of
ner daughter, Mrs. Addie Zehrung,
923 Brooks avenue The body will be
taken to Harley, Iowa, for interment.
JOHN B. PRICKETT, age IS, died
Wednesday night at his home, 12S
Lime street. He is survived by a wife,
two daughters, three sons, and a sis
ter, Mrs. Mary King. He was a mem
Der of NJ. w. A lodge No. $50. Ar
engagements for the funeral will be
made later.
MYRTLE L. ROBSON. age II,
died Wednesday at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Robson,
in Seabrook. The funeral will be held
at $50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the Seabrook Congregational church.
Interment in Foster cemetery
DAVID AMELL, age 54, died We'd
nesday at his home, 910 North Mon
roe street Arrangements for the fu-
neral will be made later.
MRS. MARY MATTED, age 81, died
at o'clock this morning at her home
1923 Quincy street. The body was
taken to Lawrence, Kan, today for in
terment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
TALE OF z CITIES
Mcpherson, Kan., and Stroud,
Ok, Want Same Man.
He Is Charged With Selling
Bogus Insurance in Both.
WON'T GIVE UP WITHOUT FIGHT
Each Side Lays Troubles Be-
fore Governor Capper.
ReQuisitiOn From One-Dele-
CATION From Other.
WON'T GIVE UP WITHOUT FIGHT

Kansas and Oklahoma officials are
today fighting for the custody of Carl
Braur, wanted in both states for the
Illegal sale of insurance. A delegation
of Mcpherson men appeared before
Governor Capper today to urge that
Braun be held in this state. At the
same time the sheriff from stroud,
Ok, appeared with a reQuiSition from
Governor Williams asking the return
of Braun to that state where he is
wanted for numerous alleged law
violations
There are several sides to the Braun
controversy which Governor Capper
and Judge c. w. Smith, executive
clerk, were called upon to umpire. To
honor the requisition means that
Braun will be taken from the McPher-
son county Jail and prosecuted on a
felony charge in Oklahoma. If the re-
QUESTION is denied, Braun will escape
u possible sentence to state prison and
will doubtless serve a Jail sentence on
a misdemeanOr charge.
Nearly 100 Victims.
Complaints brought to Topeka to-
day from Oklahoma charge Braun
with frequent law violations. 1t is as
serted that he sold bogus life insur-
ance policies to nearly 100 persons in
Stroud, Okla. and vicinity. When
the victims learned that their insur-
ance policies were worthless, Braun
was gone-also their money. They
took their troubles to the county at
torney and warrant was issued for
Braur's arrest. Governor Williams is
sued a requisition on Governor Capper
and a deputy sheriff came to Kansas
to get the man. Then things hap
pened-
About the time the Oklahoma war
rant was issued, Braun was arrested
on a charge of selling worthless in
surance in Kansas. Braur's Kansas
victim had lost but IS. So Braun was
arrested on a misdemeanor charge.
! Mcpherson county officials claimed
prior rights and refused to surrender
the man without a fight.
Braun is a young man and has made
many friends in Mcpherson. Recent
ly he want to Ness City, where he en-
gagged in the organization of an insur-
/ ance company and became well estab-
/ lished with prominent business men
His friends are now helping him to
resist the move to take him to Okla
/ homa. Both sides today laid their
troubles before Governor Capper and
Judge Smith and the hearing may &C.
cupy the attention of the executive
department for several hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-20
CAN'T DODGE LUTEN
City Thought 1t Saw a Chance Today
But 1t Fitted Away.

Two Kansas City bridge contractors
were at the city building today seek
ing information about bridges that
are to be constructed. They assured
the engineering department that they
could construct reinforced concrete
bridges that would not infringe upon
the Luten patents. That was cheerful
news for A. r. Young, city engineer.
He has been lookin for bridge builders
who could build good bridges as eco
nomically as can be built under the
Luten designs and still not infringe
upon the Luten patents.
Business began to pick up and real
interest was manifested by both sides.
Then the remark was dropped casual
ly that of course if the Kansas City
contractors took the contracts the
city would expect them to put up a
bond to protect the city against any
suit for infringements. That ended
the negotiations. The contractors
threw up their hands and left.