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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-07-21
DROWNED CH|LD'S FUNERAL SHOWS
SYMPATH|ES Of TONOPAH PUBLIC

covered with floral offerings ranging
from the costly set piece arranged in
artistic design to the handful Of sweet
peas plucked this morning from a
desert garden. The body was borne
into the church by pallbearers chosen
from the younger friends of the
family, as follows: Bernard Flood.
Joseph Murphy, Homer O'Connell,
William Farrell, Lloyd McQuillan and
Raymond Robb; Misses Ethel Robb.
Gladys Douglas. Margaret and Kath-
leen Griffin, Gertrude Hall and Geor.
gle Money. sThe girls cast flowers on
the casket as it was lowered into the
grave.
The floral contributions included
magnificent basket of fresh flowers.
five feet in width, from the Belmont
employees; beautiful pillow with the
words "At Rest outlined in immor-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-07-21
MADE BRIeApIER GENERAL
By Associated Press. }

IHy AssOCIhted FfeHH'I
WASHINGTON, July 21.-Col. John
w. Buchanan, of the Coast artillery,
was nominated for brigadier general
today by Wilson.
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CONTINUED on Page ~
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THE WEATHER

Fair Tonight and Saturday
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
KUHI0
TO START new
TRUST ATTACK
May Come Either Before or
After Death of Liliuokalani,
Contention of Petition

Will Kuhio continue or renew his
attacks on the Liliuokalani Trust eth
er before or after the death of Queen
Liliuokalani?
This question is raised in a peti-
ton filed in circuit court to perpe-
tuate the testimony of w. o. Smith,
a trustee, on a number of matters re,
garding his associations with Liiiuoka-
lani, and especially with regard to the
validity of the present trust deed, exc
cuted on December 2, 1909.
The petition also states that 1t is
desired to perpetuate Mr.. Smiths tes'
timony with regard to any questions
of the mental competency or sanity
of the queen. L. J. Warren, one OF
the counsel for the trustees OF the Ii
liuokalani Trust, filed the petition yes
terday afternoon.
Circuit Judge Whitney will hear the
petition at 9 O'Clock next Tuesday
morning, and may set date for the
taking of the testimony.
The petition says, in part: -
THAT the petitioners anticipate and
expect that Kuhio will continue or
renew his attack on the trust deed
either before or after the death OF
said Liliuokalani"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
.HOMEGOING FIJI
governor DENIES
ON WAR BUSINESS
Sir BiCkham EScott Returning
to- Islands From Leave
of Absence

Returning to Suva from a visit of
several months in England, His Ex-
cellency Sir Bickham Escott, K. c.,
NJ. G., governor-general of the Fiji
Islands, is a through passenger today
on the Canadian-Australasian liner
Niagara, accompanied by Lady Escott.
The governor-general and his wife
were met at Pier this morning when
the steamer docKed by F. M. Swanzy,
whose guests they have been today.
Asked concerning his trip, Governor
Escott declined to make a statement,
except to say that it was not on Off
cial business, but merely visit home
on leave of absence. I'VE came di-
rect from London" he said as he
stepped into Mr.. Swanzy's automobile.
Passengers on the steamer said
they did not believe the governor-gen-
eral attended the conference of prime
ministers and other British govern.
ment officials held in London recent
ly. He was there at the time, how
ever, having reached London some
time before the Hon. William Morris
Hughes, premier of Australia, who
passed through Honolulu on his jour-
ney to London to attend the confer
enee, arrived at his destination.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
Plan
TOPROVIDEF FOR
LOCAL DEFENSES
Representative SherIey Would
Appropriate S144,O00 AS
HaMaii'S Portion

Provision for the protection of Ha-
waii and the Philippines, the former
amounting to approximately $l44,0O0,
is made under the paragraph entitled,
Qualifications In Insular Possessions
Engineer Department" of bill in
troduced in the house of representa-
tiyes on April 6 by Congressman Swag-
er Sherley of Kentucky. The bill was
referred to a committee of the whole
house and ordered printed.
Following is that portion of the
measure which provides for the forti-
fications here and in the Philippines:
For protection, preservation and
repair of fo-tifications, including
structures erected for torpedo defense,
and for maintaining channels for ac-
cess to torpedo wharves, at the fol-
lowing localities: -.......
''In the Hawaiian Islands, $4,000;
I'm the Philippine Islands, 100000;
''In all, $4,000.
For land defenses in the Hawai-
ian Islands, including the procurement
and installation of searchlights and
the acquisition of land and rights of
way, $4,000.
For land defenses in the Philip
pine Islands. including the procure
ment and installation of searchlights
and the acquisition of land and rights
of way, $4,000 .@.-
For maintenance and repair of
searchlights and electric. light and
power equipment for seacoast fortifi-
cations and for tools. electrical and
other supplies, and appliances to be
used in their operation at the; follow
ing localities: 81.
In the Hawaiian Islands, $4,000;
"In the Philippine Islands, $500;
In all, $500.
For construction of mining case
mates, cable galleries, torpedo store
houses, cable tanks and other struc-
lures necessary for the operation, pres
ervation and care Of submarine mines
and their accessories and for provid-
ing channels for access to torpedo
wharves at the defenses of the Ha-
waiian Islands, $4,000. 49,. + -
For maintenance, repair, and oper.
alton Of one automobile. expenditures
are authorized to an amount not ex.
ceeding $500 during the fiscal year
nineteen hundred and seventeen, from
funds available from appropriations
for Notifications in the Hawaiian
Islands,"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
DYING MOTHER KEEPS. i
CALLING ABSENT SON

Is w. c. Jensen in Honolulu? II
not, do any of the acquaintances he
made while here know of his present
whereabouts? These are questions
his wife is asking. She has written
TO Exalted Ruled Fred B. Buckley Of
Honolulu Lodge No. Sc of the Elks.
Though Mr.. Jensen is not an Elk,
his wife has a brother who is and
exercised the privileges of an Elk S
sister in seeking the assistance of the
Elks in finding her husband. She
writes Mr.. Buckley stating that Mr..
Jensen's mother is dying and is con.
stantly calling for her son. She states
further that when last she heard FROM
him he stated that he was a chauf.
feur. 30. IftIF Is
If any. information is given Mr.
Buckley he will at once communicate
il to Mrs. Jensen in Los Angeles,
where she still resides and where her
husband formerly lived. E,
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voiced in all of the brokerage houses.
At that price the demand was large
and though numbers who had bought
early were taking profits on the ad-
vance the buying orders were taking
up all that was offered. There was
general satisfaction that approached
rejoicing heard on all sides as the aft
ermath of yesterdays dividend an
neHncement.
McBryde is another stock which is
showing activity. Some have said it
was being bought in sympathy with
the Olaa movement, but as was the
case with Olaa up to yesterday, there
are rumors as to McBryde. These ru-
mors sifted down are to the effect
that the McBryde directors will in the
near future declare dividends of
$3.50 for the year. Whether such dis
bursements are to be made in quar-
terly or monthly payments is not
agreed upon, but the stockholders are
said to prefer monthly payments, and
it is thought that such will be the
action taken.
Honolulu Oil was firm at $3.50, En-.
gels Copper. sold yesterday. afternoon
at So and a few shares Of Mountain
King changed hands at 81. Mineral
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
AMERICANS TAKEN
BY OUTLAWS FREED
Soldiers Rescue Jesse Deemer
and Monroe Payne, Who
Had Been kidnaped; Minor
Border Troubles Reported

tABaoCi8Sea Htooo " 1OuoKA "HSAOSsI
z MARATHON, Texas, May IT,
Jesse Deemer, the ranchman of
Deemers, Texas, and Monroe
Payne, a negro, have been rescued
from a band of Villa outlaws
who have held them nearly two
weeks. =.>..... +. - :.
The men were captured in one
Of the border raids made by the
Villistas. T. s.. troopers on the
trad of the bandits finally sue
iceeded in surprising them in d
Village today. The Mexicans fled,
leaving their captives behind.
MERCEDES, Texas, May IL
Three Mexieans today raided the
Zwell stock farm near here and
took several head of stock and
saddles. A cavalryman has been
sent on their trail.
The military telephone between
Mercedes and Donna has been cut
several times since Sunday.
: SAN ANGELO, Texas, May II,
Posses are pursuing two Mexi,
cans who killed Jarvis Harpl, a
rancher. They quarreled with him
and then shot him down.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
BAD ROADS GIVE
BLACK EYE TO
CITY, HESH0WS
Enthusiastic Visitor From Los
Angeles Tells Ad Club Of
Local Drawback
U. S.ATToRNEY HUBER
ONE OF HONOR GUESTS
New Official Gives "lnside
Dope" on How He Happened
to Seek Office Here

People In Los Angeles say that 1t
is foolishness to bring an automobile
to Hawaii" said J. T. Lindley of Azu-
"a, California. today IN talk before
the members of the Ad Club. *
Persons who have returned from
Hawaii tell their friends that they
Were sorry that they brought their
machines with them.
Lindley's forceful talk on good
roads and tourist promotion, and a
brief speech by s. G. Huber. Hawaii's
new district attorney and latest main
lander to receive federal office here
were the features Of he club lunch
con = -. = ~. - -
Your roads in Honolulu have given
you a black eye with many Of the
tourists and residents Of Southern
California" said Lindley. "The news
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
HIRAM GIVEN YEAR FOR
R0BBING cUNHA HOME

Charles Hiram got year this morn
ing in police court for robbing the
residence of A. R. (Sonny) Cunha on
Waikiki beach, May 6. Hiram pleaded
guilty and said he went in through a
window when the occupants were
away.
Hiram was adopted some time ago
by Madame Puahi of hula dancing
fame on Makee road, Later he mar
ried her. Besides a $40 phonograph
and a dozen pair of silk hose taken
from the Cunha home, Captain McDuf.
fle found In the Hiram home valu-
able gold watch which was stolen
on Waikiki beach about year and a
half ago from the residence of ]. ].
C. Haynes now in San Francisco. The
watch has been sent to Mr.. Haynes,
but no actien has been taken against
the Hiram family for its theft.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLEGRAMS

GERMAN HEADQUARTERS, May
16.-Tn the western war theater the
Germans in small enterprises on va
rious places of the front imprisoned
a number of English and French. On
the east bank Of the Meuse several
feeble attacks against German posi-
tions on height 304 were repulsed by
German artillery fire. The same fate
met attack OF the enemy north Of
Vaux and Les Palameeix and south
west of Combres against an advance
German position.
GERMAN HEADQUARTERS, May
17.-Officiai: German Admiralty re-
ports that during April 96 enemy mer-
chantmen, totaIing 225,O00 tens, were
sunk by German and Austfo- Hunga-
rian submarines or lost by mines.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
TWO COMP PANIES
To MAKE EXTRA
PAYMENT soon
Special Dividends of SIS Per
Share Declared BY Paia
~. and Haiku T..

Two additional sugar companies
have declared extra dividends. the
announcement having been made at
the session Of the stock exchange tc-
day. These companies are the Haiku
Sugar Company and the Paia J'anta
ton. In each instance the declaration
is for the regular 81 dividend with an
extra dividend of s. per share. Both
are payable June l.
The regular and special digidenGs
declared by these two companies will
mean a dividend disbursement June
by them Of s225,a0O.
Haiku will pay $4,000 in regular
dividend and $4,000 in special. April
it paid an extra dividend Of 80 per
share, Its regular dividends are Il
monthly. J..
Paia also paId an extra dividend OF
$3 April Ist and pays 81 per month
Last .;ear b III compares IA q > PEI
cent and this year both will pay 10
per cent 10 the first five months ct
the year.
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smith ASKS FOR
RELEASE Of men
WHO ATTACK HIM
Before Leaving Osaka Aviator
is Lenient to Leaders of
ASSaulting Mob II
Especial Cable to Nippu JijD.

NoPCSldl NdOlC " 4NAPPu SAJAIs
TOXIC, Japan, May 17.-Art Smith,
the aviator who was injured at Osaka,
left that city yesterday afternoon. Be-
fore departing from Osaka he asked
that the 80 ringleaders who were ar
rested in connection with the attack
on him at the military parade grounds
be released The japanese police have
charged the ringleaders with rioting,
and all will be held despite the ex-
preston made by the American avia-
tor. Smiths injury Is not serious, and
at present he is on his way to Ia
coma, where he will give an exhibit
tion. H.: III. IT,.
Count Okuma, premier of Japan,
wired Smith yesterday expressing his
sympathy for the action where the
aviator was injured and condemned
the rioters in no uncertain terms.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
EASEMENT Held
FOR TRIAL upon
TREASON Charge
Rebel Leader and Soldier Re-
Gently Arrested Must Face
English Bar =. -.
IRISH IN u. s. ARE IL.
IMPLICATED, Is RUM0R
Report Papers Seized Give
Names; Germany DiSap-
r., pointed in Failure
.Asssciassd Press b. Fsdslal wirslsssl

LONDON, Eng, May 17.-Sir Rog'
er Easement, late leader of the fill
clustering expedition from Germany
to ireland, and Daniel Bailey, a SOL
dier arrested last Sunday, also accus'
ed of conspiracy in the Irish rebellion,
were committed for trial on a charge
of high treason in Bow street police
court today. ....- ....-... r..
A Dublin despatch says that Pre-
mier Asquith will be sworn in as a
member Of the Irish Privy Council
which is possibly the first step to.
ward the reestablishment of civil ad
ministratiops throughout Ireland and
the lifting of martial law. ... ILL.,. i. F..
Irish in v. 8. implicated? !,
, LONDON, Eng.-Papers found In
the possession of Sir Roger Easement
+ tContinued on page two)
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THIRTY-DAY SENTENCE
PAYS FOR STOLEN MILK

For stealing "a cents worth OF
milk, Napololei was sentenced In
police court this morning TO serve one
month.
1T isn't the cost that counts so
much in this case as the disagreeable
practise which has become common In
Honolulu and which must be stopped
by stringent methods" said Judge J..
NJ Monsarrat.
Napololei was caught by Mounted
Policeman Manuel Smith IN Kanoa
lane in the early morning OF May Is.
Two quarts of milk left by the Dairy
mems Association had been stolen
from Samuel C. Dwight,s residence
and the policeman testified be saw
Napololei running with It Il Is said
Napololei has done the same thing
before.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
HEAVY TRADING
IS MUCH like
bull MARKET

Local stock broker and dealers in
investment securities are wearing
bright and beaming smiles these days
for buying orders are rushing in upon
them. The situation bears all the ear
marks of a bull market with the pub
lie showing every desire to secure
seats upon the band wagon. And a
bull market is the harvest time of
brokers' About Merchant street these
be busy days and the brokers have
about all the business they can readi-
": handle. There are manifested no
symptoms of midsummer dullness."
Olaa continued its upward climb in
the early trading this morning. At 10
o'clock the quotation of % bid was
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
SEVEN MISSING
when CHILDRENS
HOSPITAL BURNS
Especial Cable to Nippu JijD.

Especial Cable to Nippu JijD.
TOXIC, Japan, May 17.-Fire yester-
day morning totally destroyed the
chiIdren's hospital of the Imperial
University medical school at Kyoto
and seven nurses and children are
missing. @> r, u =. ... &c. .-.. Il.
When the fire began the nurses
were thrown in confusion and fire
fighters were called to save the lives
of the children A number of the
nurses proved to be heroines. and one
nearly escaped with her life as she
dashed back into the burning building
and carried two of the children to safe
ty. AS she rushed from the building
one of the walls fell three feet away.
Many acts of heroism were display
ed by the firemen, who rushed into
the burning building and saved many
of the children's lives. When the
flames were finally extinguished, it
was found that seven persons were
missing. The origin Of the fire is not
known.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
MEAGER DETAILS OF ACCIDENT,
BRITISH AND GERMANS BATTLE
OFF BELGIUM, SMALL RESULTS
London Says Germans Withdrew From Engagement of De-
Sroyers-No British CaSu lieS-More IndecSNe Attacks
Around Verdun-Presden! Replies to Popes Message on
German Crisis
TAssociated Press Service by Federal


LONDON, Eng, May 1.-THE Dutch steamer Batayir has
been blown the North Sea- while from London to
Rotterdam.
The British embassy here has learned that Luigi Manent the
wireless drowned when'the disaster
His Roswell New Mexico and he Amer
Two other who aboard rescued
(The above does indicate whether the Bay
struck blown by torpedo the steamer
attacked by German submarine the question would be raised
whether within the limits of international law
interpreted by demanding that German sub
of those abOard)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17

Collector Malone of New York was
ordered to grant clearance papers to.
the armed Italian liner Giuseppe
Verdi.
James Crede of Jacksonville, Fla,
was arrested for disordefly conduct
in New York City as he was trying
to sell $40 bills for 81 each. He had
not made sale when arrested.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
DUTCH STEAMER BL LOWN Up AMERICAN LOST IN NORTH SEA
NEW YORK STOCK /.
MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices OF
stocks on the New York market to-
day, sent by TIE Associated Press over
the Federal Wireless:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
Wilson Replies to Papal Message

WASHINGTON d. c., May 17-n response to message sent
Pope Benedict upon the delicate situation between the United
States and Germany President Wilson has reply the Vat
The Pope said that hoped between the United
States and Germany might be avoided and the the
impression that he hoped the United States might ultimately assist
restoring peace The Presidents reply has been made public
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17
German and British Destroyers
In Short Battle Off Belgium

LONDON Eng, May 1-An engagement took place today be-
German and British desroy off the coast of Belgium No
official the results other than
that the Germans withdrew from the fight No British casualties
occurred, the announcement sayS
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17

PRODUCTS was reported as unchanged
from yesterdays quotation of go cents.
Pacific Sugar Mill stockholders will
meet tomorrow to determine whether
the par value of the capital stock shall
he changed without in any wise dis
turbing the capitalization of the COM
pany. -.
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EIGHT u. S. SAILORS SAID
TO BE LOST ON EAST COAST
Unconrmed Rumor Regarding Tragedy in Gale on Shoals
Comes Ashore-Crser San Francisco Grounded, Foated
Later
IAssociated Press Service BY FederaI wire

ASSOCIATED
BOSTON, May 1.-The cruiser San Frsncisce which
and suffered the se according ms.ser news Ne has come
estabih
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BERLIN, Germany, May IL
Increased artillery activity was
noticeable today on both banks
of the river Meuse.
A French attack on Slope 304
failed of any result. The Germans
blanketed the infantrymen with
machine-gun fire and drove them
back before they entered the adj
vanced trenches.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-17

Additional an6 overnight tele-
graph news on Page 9.
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Daily TrencIl-Fights
Occurring at verdun

PARIS, France, May 17l-The
Germans made lively hand-gren-
ade attack, upon the French p0-
sitions near Dead Mans Hill to-
day but failed to accomplish any
result, being repnlsed with losses.
On the Verdun front the heavy
cannonading of yesterday is be-
ing continued. There are few in
fantry attacks.
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'sid. tEx-dIvIdend. tunquotsd.
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nAILs

Matsonia, May q.
For San Francisco:
Manoa, May q.
From Vancouver:
Niagara, May IL.
For Vancouver:
Makura, May 26.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-02-17
POLICE UNEARTH
ANARCHIST PLOT

Chicago, Feb. ~15.-Captain Nicholas
Hunt Of the detective bureau, who is
directing the search for Jean Crones
the missing assistant chef, who is JUS
pected Of having poisoned the sour
served at a banquet to Archbishop
Mundelcin here last Thursday, said
the search has developed the exist,
ence Of a gang of fifteen anarchists
whose grudge lay principally against
the church and ~churchmen.
Captain Hunt said he had the names
of most of the members and that de.
tectives have been instructed to search
for them.
Captain Hunt named Frank ALE.
GRIM, in whose oons anarchistic let.
tiers n literature were found, as one
of the men. The names Of the alleged
anarchists are said to have been tax,
en- from these letters. They were
written in 1913 and are said to dis.
close a Widespread plot. extending to
Rome, Italy, to destroy churches and
church property Of all creeds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-02-17
SOCIALISTS HAVE TICKET
Slate for National and State Offices
Named by North Dakota.

The Socialists will have q full ticket
in the field in the coming general state
primaries. The following candidates
were nominated in the convention at
Minot.
United States senator, John Erick.
o Of Garrison; congress-, First dis.
trict, V. Gram of Devils Lake; Sec.
ond district, Oscar Anderson of Velya;
Third district, w. d. Owings Of Liz,
mite.
Governor, Oscar A. Johnson of Der,
gen; lieutenant governor, Arthur With,
GROVE of Mandan; secretary of state,
II. r. Martinson of Minot; auditor, ].
w. Clark of Donnybrook; treasurer, O.
r. Lofthus of kloten; attorney gen
eral, r. r. Goer of Devils Lake; SUI.
p~erintendent of public instruction, NJ.
Brumwell of Hatton; commissioner of
agriculture and labor, L.. A. Knoke of
Willow City; commissioner Of insur-
ance, James Maloney of Bawer; rail
road commissioners, James Mack of
Plaza, C. J. Knutson of Voltaire and
o. B. Lee of Malcolm; judges Of the
supreme court, C. O. Gasman, J. L..
Koeppler of Beach. Mat Dahl of Co
lumbus.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-02-17
MINNESOTA STATE
TREASURER QUITS

st. Paul, Feb. 13.-Walter ]. Smith,
under indictment charging grand lar.
ceny as the result Of a shortage in
the state treasury, turned in his resig.
nation as state treasurer to Governor
Burnquist, and Arthur c.. Gooding.
Rochester banker, was appointed. to
the vacancy Immediately. Mr.. Good.
ing is unknown in state politics.
When the grand jury indicted Smith
Thursday on three counts, charging
grand larceny in the first degree, in
volving state warrants in sums of S18,.
600, $4,000 and 50, 200, friends of Smith
realized the best thing he could do
vas to resign.