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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
Paris Deputies Vote
Confidence in Govern
ment, 344 to 100
PARIS EXPECTED
SWEEPING CHANGE
Removal of JOffre in
Favor of Nivelle
Was Predicted

Paris, Dec. THE Chamber Of Dep
uties by vote Of 344 TO 100 tonight
passed a resolution expressing conf
dence in the government in its con-
duct of the war.
The resolution read as follows:
"The Chamber notes the declarations
Of the government concerning the re-
organization of the General staff, and
approved its resolution to concentrate
under restricted direction the conduct
Of the war; also expresses confidence
in the government to. make, in full ac-
cord with our allies, common sacrifices
and efforts recognized as indispensable
to arrive, by redoubled energy, at vic
torious issue"
For days dispatches from Paris have
hinted that the outcome of the secret
session in the Chamber of Deputies
would be complete reorganization Of
the government and the higher COM
msnd, including the removal of Cen
eral Joffre in favor Of younger man.
Pierre Renaudel, a leader of the Rad
icals, declared yesterday in "Humani-
te," the Socialist organ, that the Cham
Der would demand a government close
ly approaching the plan of the Com
mittee of Public Safety that ruled in
the DAYS of the French Revolution. 1t
was predicted also that there would be
a meeting of the General mbly,
which would have meant a general cleo
ton.
All these predictions appear to have
been swept aside by the chambers ac-
tion. The vote means at least a CON
tinuation of the BRAND Cabinet ana
President Poincare's administration.
The predictions regarding Jofre's re-
movsl had gone so far as TO name Cen
eral Nivele, commander at Verdun, as
Jofrre's successor II was said that
General Petain had first been consid-
cred for the post, but that he demanded
powers greater than the government
was willing to bestow. Then, accord
ing to the Paris dispatches, Petain sug-
gested Nivelle's appointment, and TINS
was under consideration.
II is possible that BRAND. to save
his Cabinet. agreed upon revision OF
the supreme command as condition
of his receiving vote of confidence:
In that event Jofre's opponents would
be triumphant and the appointment OF
Nivelle will follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
Result of Cabinet Crisis.
Greece BlameS Allies
for Violence in Athens

Athens. Dec. 6 (via London, Dec. y.
The text of the Greek reply to the
written and verbal protests of the
American, Dutch and Spanish minis
ters, made ION humanitarian grounds. -
against the i'll treatment Of VenIzeiist
prisoners taken during the attempt at
a revolution on Friday and Saturday
has been made public.
After thanking the neutral minis
ters Cor their sentiments of friend
ship for Greece which inspired the rep
reservations in question, the reply
says:
"The royal government from the first
day had in view only the reestsbnsh.
ment and maintenance OF order In the
trouble on Friday and Saturday caused
by revolutionary elements. This was
done completely with as little damage
as possible.
III. contrary TO the orders given
there was some excess of tension and
indignation on the part OF the popula
tion and troops, who saw, in a moment
30 tragic for the fatherlsnd. agitators
taking advantage Of the unhappy events
OF that day to take up arms against
the country and try 10 overthrow the
established government, this must be
taken into consideration.
This evaporation was particularly y
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
GERMANS CONFINE
CARDINAL MERCER;
EXILES CONTINUE
Belgian Primate Punished for
Protesting Deportations

Amsterdam, Dec. Cardinal Mer-
cier, Primate of Belgium, is held a
prisoner in his place by the German
authorities, according 70 the frontier
correspondent of the "Telegraaf,' who
says he hears this on good authority.
The reason given is the action taken
by the Cardinal against the deporta-
tion Of Belgisns.
Deportations from Northern France
have been resumed. Sixty thousand al
legedly unemployed persons from Lille
Roubsix, Turcoing and Cambria passed
through Liege in the last six days in
long trains composed of cattle cars
bound for Dusseldorf, Reimscheid anc
Essen.
Deportations also have begun in the
province Of Namur, Belgium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
ARMY FIGURES SHOW
COLLAPSE OF GUARD

Major General Scott IN
his annual report quotes
figures to shoe:
OF 5000 guardsmen en-
rolled at the time the militia
was summoned for border
service more than 10 per
cent failed to respond.
Iwenty-nlnc per cent OF
the rest could not pass the
required tests.
Forty-three per cent
were raw recruits.
Brought up to war
strength, the force would
have been Is per cent
green for many months
OF l5l,096 officers and
men mustered into the ser
vice under the call only
ll0.957 were on the border
d month and d half after the
call was issued.
The modified force was
$4,000 below war strength
and more than 1000 below
minimum peace strength.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
LLOYD GEORGE FORMS CABINET;
FRENCH MINISTRY IS UPHELD;
GREECE BLOCKADED TODAY
New British Defence Against U'Boats
MAY Bar Allies Ships from y. 5.
By ARTHUR S. DRAPER
by Gable to The Tribune. !

London Dec Tn the effort to suppress the sub
marine menace hear many British merchant ships are
being armed with guns of high cabre that the odds
against them shall be essened In this connection 1t IS re-
called that the agitation for serner measures that led
the downfall of the Asquh ministry called for adequate
measures to curb the U-boats.
If the American government holds that the increased
puts merchant ships in the class OF war vessels
Halifax will become the chief American port for trans
atlantic shipping during the Britain is able to use
her fleet to keep this port clear Such change bound to
have big effect the port Of New York.
The armng of merchant ships is a difficult problem,
since the mounting of big guns alterations in struct
ure Figures show that only out of five victims OF
submarines is armed ship.
"The Liverpool Express reports that the government
may assume control of all shipping 1t is said
that Lloyd George in his conference with the labor leaders
to-day promised such government control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
MILAN TRAIN LOST IN SNOW
Heavy Fall in Alps Cuts on Com
munication Betw cen 3 Nations

Geneva. Dec. IA huge snowfall has
cut communication between Italy,
Switzerland and France, by way Of the
Simplon Tunnel. Last night the Milan
Paris express was snowbound and has
not been located, as telegraph and tele'
phone wires are down on both sides
Of the tunnel.
At Brigue and Domodossola the
depth of the snow is about four fees,
while on Simplon Pass 1t is nearly
Forty Swiss soldiers have been i'm
prisoned in the Simplon Hospice dur
ing the last forty-eight hours, A.
Milan must be without light. as the
electric wires on the Domolossol la side
have been destroyed by the weight OF
snow. So far no loss OF lie Is re-
nnr,ed hut international communica-
tion has been suspended. Special
trains with workmen have been sent
10 reopen the route.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
WALL STREET TO CRAh
CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Gifts to Employees This Year VIII
Make New Record

The Wall Street Christmas stocking
this season will be larger and better
filed than ever. Already some of the
hanks have announced their intention
of giving their employees bonuses con-
sisting of per cent Of their salaries
or stated sums in gold.
These bonuses will be paid IN ad-
dition 10 the extra compensation which
almost all Of the larger banks and trust
companies have provided in the last
two or three weeks 10 enable their EN-
ployes TO meet the higher cost Of liv-
ing. The Liberty National Bank an
nounced yesterday that its Christmas
gift to employees would be bonus OF
10 per cent Of their salaries.
The usual fund for distribution
among the employees Of the Stock Ex-
change has been started. Indications
are that IL will exceed s20.000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
MAN PERISHES IN QUICKSAND
Owner and Wagon Lost, but Chiid's
Cries Bring Rescuers for Horse

Frank Block, eight years old. was
playing yesterday in a gravel pit at
Florida, y. Y, where his father, Joseph
Block. was loading a wagon. Hearing
frightened neighs from the horse, the
bow looked around and beheld the ami
NAL sinking into the ground. The
wagon and the boys father had already
disappeared, trapped in a bed of QUICK
sand.
Frank ran for assistance, and neigh
bors laid heavy planks across the
treacherous sands, and finally rescued
the horse Blocks body, however, they
were unable to find, nor could they re-
cover the wagon.
Block lived at Southfelds. near Stony
Point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
BERLIN EVADES ALLIES REGARD
ARABIA BLAME ATHENS ASFOE
Order Closing Ports
Will Be Issued in
Paris To-day

London, Dee. THE Allies have
decided upon final drastic action to
end the situation in Greece.
A blockade of Greek ports will be
proclaimed officially in Paris to-mor-
row as the first step. Athens dis
patches say that the Allied ministers
are preparing to demand at least the
reestablishment of Allied control of
the police, mails, telegraphs, rail
ways, ports, customs and passports.
1t was asserted in Athens govern
ment circles that Greece could with
stand siege for twenty days, al
though districts that could be reached
only by water would suffer more
quickly, according TO these dis
patches.
Ministers Demand Explanation
The Russian, Italian, French and
British ministers called at the Greek
Foreign Office in a body yesterday
afternoon and demanded an explana-
tion of the Greek military activity.
General -Sarrail, the French com
mander in Macedonia. is quoted as say
ing that he prefers Greece openly hos
tile 10 an unsettled situation. The
Entente ministers see no hope of an
agreement short Of complete compli-
ance with the Allied demands.
The members of the Russian colony
left Athens to-day. Only the Italian
colony of the Entente citizens re-
mained, and they were expected to de-
part soon.
Result of Cabinet Crisis.
The Entente decision for sterner
measures is hailed here as the first
outcome Of the Cabinet crisis. which
was precipitated to q great extent By
public dissatisfaction with the hand
ling OF the Greek situation.
In consequence of the recent clash
of the Entente forces with Greeks in
Athens the British and French govern
ments prohibited several days ago the
sailing of Greek steamers from their
ports to those of Greece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
Favors Higher Newspaper Prices

Boston. Dec. THE Association Of
National Advertisers to-day adopted
resolutions approving reasonable in
creases in the selling price OF period
calls and newspapers because of me
higher cost OF white paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
HIGH PRICES
LAID TOPLOT
S12 a Ton Coal Blamed
on Spectators at Con-
gress Inquiry

Washington. Dec. Information
gathered from many sources by gov
ernment officials conducting the ma
tionwide inquiry into the high cost Of
living pointed with increasing direct
ness tonight to the conclusion that
the soaring prices of certain necessities
of life were due, to some extent at
least, TO the manipulations OF food and
other spectators. who had combined
to force quotation upward.
These combinations are believed by
the government investigators to have
been criminal in character, rather spas
modic and rather shortlived.
Special attention is being given just
now to alleged price manipulation in the
so-called coal corner which recently
resulted in sending prices 70 panic
level. Investigation of the high price
Of coal. hardly begun. has already con-
vinced some officials that there was no
warrant for sl2 coal in Boston and New
York other than the activity of these
alleged combinations. Whether men
who profted most can be punished un-
der Federal laws is said TO be still un-
der consideration.
All Agencies Called On
Every Federal agency with even re-
mote relation to the situation was
called on to-day in the great machin-
erv of investigation which the govern
nent had put into operation. A mass
Of material has poured into the Attor-
ney Generals office. Most Of this st''l
is undigested, but all will be studi -
and utilized where available.
With the inquiry in its infancy. Off
ciaIs were unwilling to predict tonight
where it might lead. The activities of
certain men, however, are known TO be
under surveillance. and no small part
of the work assigned the hfty-odd IN
vestigators in the field has been the
checking of transactions during the last
few months by these men.
At the same time officials make clear
their conviction that no small part OF
the rise in prices was due TO natural
economic causes. MANY ol lheoe' ~ 10
pointed out, lay far beneath the sur
face, such as the international balance
of trade and the amount of currency in
circulation having a direct bearing on
the situation, although not generally
understood.
Anderson Gathers Data.
United States Attorney Anderson. OF
Boston. in charge of the inquiry, spent
the day gathering data. He conferred
with officials in the departments OF
Justice, Agriculture, Commerce and
Labor. and also had long conference
with Chairman Meyer, of the Inter
state Commerce Commission with rel
erence to interstate shipments Of coal.
Mr.. Anderson will remain in Wash.
len a dav or two and later will
visit Chicago. where Federal grand
jury is conducting an inquiry he
also hopes TO visit, If possible Detron,
Cleveland. Kansas City. Minneapolis
and perhaps other Middle Western
cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
Germans Must Feed 100000

The evacuation of Bucharest by the
Rumanisn armies, while leaving the
civilian population behind, is consid-
cred here to be good strategy. The
city is left undamaged, the Rumanians
are left free to msneuvre on a shorter
line. and the Germans are left with d
population of almost 100000 persons
20 feed.
IL is recalled here that in recent
interview with neutral correspondents
General Won Fslkenhayn expressed a
doubt Of the military value of taking
Bucharest, with its thousands to feed
General Maurice. although not un-
deres stimating the moral and political
effect of Bucharest's fall, considered
the Germans as far from accomplishing
a great military victory. He ridiculed
German estimates that they had taken
100, 600 prisoners, saying that TINS fig
ure must include civilians captured be-
hind the lines.
He refused 10 accept German figures
on the size of the Orsova garrison, now
wandering around Western Wallachla
with the Germans in close pursuit. He
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
WEATHER

1rcr.asine cloudiness and warmer
Friday. rain by night Saturday,
rain. Wind becoming east
and southeast and increasing.
pnu Report on PAGE :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08

GREAT BEAN SPRING wATER-5oc
the case Of siS glass sioppered bottles
Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
Withdraw to the Sereth

Such withdrawal would bring the
left wing of the Rumanian army back
on the Sereth River. This would give
Russia a better opportunity 10 furnish
assistance in the way of munitions and
would present only a narrow front to
defend-the short neck between Wal
lachia and Moldsvia.
"The defeated enemy is retreating
eastward along the entire 'front.'" says
Berlin to-day. The invading armies
are moving forward in the oil region
OF Prahova, where, in addition to the
important railway junction of Ploesci,
they have taken Campina, and south
of Bucharest, whte c they are speedily
paving a way for junction with the
forces in the Dobrudjs sector.
Bucharest was taken by the Germans
with no opposition. The Rumanian
rearguard fought desperate delaying
action until all of the main armies
had made good their retreat, and then
gave way along the entire front.
The forts had been dismantled, and
the enemy entered from the north. east
and west. with scarcely a shot being
fred. The Russo--.umanian left wing,
operating near the Danube, executed
sharp turn md got away safely 10 the
northeast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08
CAPTURE
RUMANIANS
Germans Continue Pur.
suit-SWeep Into
Oil Region
tBy Cable 10 The Tribune J

London, Dec. -Mackensen's army
is still pressing after the Rumanians
and Russians, driving them from their
last hold on Wallacha. The defend
ers, in withdrawing, must contend with
constant harassing by the enemy. and
the pursuit yesterday netted the Teu-
tons more than 5000 prisoners. But
King Ferdinand's main army is still
intact
The big problem OF the Rumanians
is to find line along which they can
make a successful stand against the
German onslaughts. In the opinion of
Major General Maurice, chief director
of military operations in the British
War Office, that stand will be made
on the line running east from the Pre-
deal Pass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-08

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-12

Mrs. NJ. J. Clemens, AFTER avenue, was
a guest Wednesday of her daughter Mrs
Clyde WATSON, Reno avenue
Mrs. James Sheehi of Perry Okla Mrs
Bell Sheehf and son Willis were Tuesday
dinner guests of Mrs Charles Dronberger
Ohio street
Mrs. Charles Weber entertained with a
dinner Tuesday in honor of Mrs Alice
Tenant of st. Joseph. Mo. Mrs. Tchna tz
Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rose Watts
The guests We're: Mrs. Tchantz, Mrs A.
Nj. Conoway, Mrs. E. p Wilson, Mrs Grace
Weber, Mrs. Joseph Florence Mrs Mabel
Watt, Mr.. and Mrs. g. Ferguson, Mrs f.
w. Renbarger, Mrs. Elmer Hicks Mrs
Rose Watts Misses Thelma Nina and
Roween Wilson, Miss Gladly Florence Miss
Alma Renbarger, Miss Clarice Watts. Mas
ters George Watts, Paul and Charles
Weber, Robert Florence and George Con-
oway.
Mrs. George Hutson, Sumner street has
as guests this week, Mrs c. W. Hutson
and daughter, Mss Eleanor Hutson, and
Mrs. A. H. Daumer of Urbana, Ohio Mr.
c. W. Hutson will arrive in a few days
to visit his parents.
Mrs: Annie Ramsey, Mrs L. r. Emery
and Mrs. c. Z. Eldridge We're dinner guests
Thursday of Mrs. L. C. Casperson, AFTER
avenue.
Mrs. R. E. Lesson will entertain the
Sunflower Art club next Wednesday after
noon at her home in Forest avenue
Little George Anderson who is i'll in
his home in Forest avenue, is slightly
improved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-12
DANDRUFF GOES!
HAIR GETS THICK.
WAVY, BEAUTIFUL
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beauty in a few moments.
Try this!
Hair stops coming out and every
particle of dandruff
disappears.

Try as you will, after an application
of Danderine, you can not find a sin
gle trace of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch. but what
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Get a 25-cent bottle of know1ton's
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Danderine is to the hair what fresh
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-12

The regular monthly meeting of the La
dies Auxiliary to the B. of L. f. and E.
met Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. H B. Conwell in Poplar street. The
following members were present: Mrs
Charles Laird, Mrs. W. c. keiser, Mrs
James Bostic, Mrs. George Mckee. Mrs
Sarah Hartley and Mrs. Clyde Hampstead.
Next Wednesday the society will go to
Della. Kan, to hold a meeting at the home
of Mrs. A. Stach, former member at
Topeka
Otto Larson who has been off sick for
a few days has returned to work.
Louis Seemon. ali apprentice in the ma
chine shops, who is i'll of typhoid fever
has been removed to the company hos
pital
Mrs Fred Cosby has returned to her
home in Protection, Kan, after a short
visit at the Charles Laird home.
Mrs. John Ash has gone to local hos
pital, where she will undergo a minor
surgical operation. Mr.. Ash is assistnt
roundhouse foreman at Argentine.
John Barclay has returned to his work
in the blacksmith shops after being alb
sent for the past week on account of ILL
ness.
Mrs. Bechtel and son Victor, wife and
son of Fred Bechtel of the drafting depart
ment, have gone to Nowata, Okla, for a
short visit to relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-12
Gage ark District
Mrs Thos. ]. Mackey, Tel. 1901 XII

Mrs T. E. Sheard will entertain the
Golden Rule club Friday afternoon at her
home on Ridge avenue.
The Community club will give a social
evening October p at Gage Park school.
short program viii be rendered and re-
freshments will be served.
Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Weimer of Wallula,
Kan. are spending the weekend with Mrs.
Frank Brose, Munson avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Dean of Excelsior
Springs, Mo-. are now occupying their new
home on Highland avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Sumers of Argentine
spent Sunday with Mrs. Ed. Carver, West
Sixth avenue.
Mrs. w C. Christensen, West Sixth ave-
nue., has returned home after spending a
week visiting relatives and friends in Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos- J. MacSey and fam
lily will spend Saturday and Sunday in
Willard with Mr.. and Mrs. l. s. Lauck
Mr. and Mrs J. L. Parks motored n
Auburn Wednesday to spend the day with
their son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-12
ARREST TRUCK DRIVER
sped on With Machine After Striking
Boy Is Charge Against Harris.

Harold Harris. truck driver, was ar
rested after midnight Wednesday
night on the charge of speeding after
his truck had struck Charles Aims
worth, 8 years of age, at Fourth street
and Kansas avenue, rendering Aims
worth unconscious and wrecking his
buggy. Policemen who made the ar
rest say Harris was knocked five feet
and rolled upon the pavement He
was unconscious for forty-five min
utes. DIR. H. L. Clark, city physician,
says it Is possible Ainsworth will suf-
fer no permanent injuries from the
collision.
Witnesses say the truck driven by
Harris was racing with a Maxwell
automobile and that just previous to
the accident the machines were trav-
cling in the neighborhood of forty
miles an hour. Ainsworth was in his
buggy talking with Charles FRESHMAN,
who had just stepped out. The buggy
was struck by the fender of the truck
and twisted out of shape. Officers
Gregg and Strum were standing in
front of the Throop hoted and heard
the crash. Before they reached the
scene Harris had started his truck
and one officer threw his club at him
after ordering him to stop. Harris
was caught in an alley two blocks
aw9V