davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1916-02-05
/ am, dear Sir,
Yours Faithfully,
ST. CROlX STATION.
Censored at Jamaica. J


49, SN%A~AA
Washington, Feby. 2nd.-Secretary LINN
sing said early to-day that the State De-
partment had yet made no decision of
its attitude towards the British Liner
"Appam" which yesterday entered Hamp-
ton Roads with a German prize
crew. Lieutenant Berg claims that she is q
German prize of war. A formal request for
the release of the passengers of The "Appam"
has been forwarded TO the State Department
by Mr.. Daniel Bacon passenger agent Of tue
Elder Dempster Coy, owners of the captured
vessel. Prince Won Hatzeufeldt, personal
representative of c, unit Won Bernstolff IF, The
German Ambassador to the United States,
has arrived at Old Point Comfort TO make a
report to the German Embassy.
London, Feby. 1st.-Sugar in stock on the
29th ult. was $4,000 tons. Last year 252,
900 tons.
New York, Feby. 1et.-The British Consul
General here to-day notified British shipping
to be on the look out for German submarines
in American waters, but the warning was
later said to have been withdrawn as need
less. Information received at the Consulate
led to the belief that q submarine had ac-
companied the captured steamer "Appam" on
her voyage across the Atlantic, but according
to Captain Gaunt, British Naval Attache, the
information was not considered authentic.
We were informed to-day Captain Gaunt
said of the possible presence of German SUBJ
marines near the American coast and consid-
cred the information sufficiently authentic
to warrant sending out notices to shipping.
Later the source which has given us our in
formation explained that it was erroneous
and we decided to withdraw the warning.
London, Feby. 2nd.-A despatch from Del
hi transmits on official statement issued
there regarding the fighting in Mesopota-
mia, saying General Aylmer's forces hold
a strong position on the river Tigris.
The recent floods have hindered and
, 1916-02-05
Faithfully,
Faithfully,
(Sgd) L%ONGFIELD SMITH,
Secretary, Planters association.

Monday afternoon Ohe 24th) His Excel
lency the Governor called some of the Com
mittee Members together and brought to
them q proposal accepted by the Labour
Union, viz to resume work on the old con-
dltions and have confer ences about job-work.
After conferences had eventually been broken
off, a strike should only be declared with
IA days notice.
The same day Hamilton jackson at a pub
lie meeting in West End told the people that
the length OF time for such conference would
be 3 days, after which strike should be de-
clared again.
To the Governors proposal the planters
present answered that they we've willing to
start work and have. a conference about
the Introduction of the job-work system, md
it was also indicated that they were will
ing to put some kind Of premium on a full
weeks work, but the condition was that the
leaders of the strike guarantee that the
present crop would be taken off at the for
per wages, and no strike be declared dur
ing this crop.
According to ii formation from the Gov
ernor this last mentioned proposal was
rejected by the Union.
About further development of negotiations
with the Labour Union the Planters Associa-
ton has had no information from the
Governor.
I am, dear Sir,
Yours Faithfully,
LONGtIELD SMITH,
Sec. Planters association.
Agricultural Experiment Station, Feb. 2,
1916.
, 1916-02-05

airy of the Com mittee of the Planters Asso-
citation it was d. cided to answer with the
following letter:
Christiapstqd, st. Croix,
January oath 1916.
Mr.. Ralph J. Bough
Clristiansted
Dear Sir,
Your letter of 2Oth January, Ills
am, received.
The Committee of he Planters Association
can not agree to any conference with the
leaders of the Labour Union, who have de-
clared a strike without giving notice and
have thereby broken the labour laws of the
island.
, 1916-02-05

BY these presents the following is brought
your immediate notice
l. that a Union has been formed with
nearly all the free laborers as members.
2. that upon unanimous decision of the
members, the Union las for the present
year fixed the following wages for Union
laborers:
q 1st Glass Ilaborers per day of 8
working hours. ......... SO cents.
s 2ud Glass laborers per day of 8
2 working 40 cents.
g Bird Glass laborers per day of s
% working hours. ........ 80 cents.
School children per half day of 3
hours .,........ ......IO cents.
and it has been further resolved
3. that tue working hours nave been fixed
from 7 II. m. to Il m., and from l p. M.
to 4 p. m. Any time before or after
these hours shall be paid for by the
hour pro ratio, and in case q laborer
has TO leave the field any time between
these hours he shall be paid for the time
he has worked.
that a free house is TO be included in
the above wages.
5. that cartmen, pIowmen, shall be paid
S cents more than an ordinary first class
laborer.
g.. that pastnre-men for pasture work shall
be paid 55 cents per day, but when
such pasture men have got to milk COWS
before sunrise, they shall be paid 10
cents extra.
z. that III addition to this wage, each adnlt
labouler-maH or Woman-shall be pro-
vided with a piece of good ground, say
about acre to work the year round.
that they shall be allowed to keep their
domestic animals, but each laborer
shall not have more han one pig-stye
at a time, and that pig-stye shall be
kept upon bis parcel Of land. Also that
the manure acrueing from the wastes of
the said domestic animals shall be used
rs manure upon the allotments and
shall not be sold off the estate.
that all complaints about the working of
the laborers shall be made to the Uni
Ola Headquarters (and not to the labor
ers themselves) from where the Unions
Field Superintendent shall be dispatch
ed to investigate, and report to q Board
of Investigation comprised Of 5 mem
bers, one Of whom shall be the complain
ant, the other shall be appointed by the
Union.
,. that the Union shall take over the medi-
cal attendance of the sick members, and,
in case of death, shall take over all
expenses in connection with the burial.
l. that the inspecting officer, or any of the
other officers Of the Institution shall be
permitted to inspect the manner Of liv-
ing among the members, and to see that
they live in such a manner that is in
keeping with the regulations of the
Union.
that no member Of the Union will be
alloweds to accept work without the
knowledge of the Union. In conse-
quence of which all labourers must be
applied for through the Union.
1. hat the Union shall, by contract, take
over the responsibility of its members,
and shall bind itself to the ful6lment of
the agreement herein stated.
4. Any amendments to the above proposals
or any other proposals in connection
with labor and labourers may be made
by decisions of both parties in q council,
Which is hereby brought to the no.
tice of oil concerned.
Christiansted, St. Croix, January 10th
916.
IC;rnoAN n HAMILTON
, 1916-02-05

j the wages specified in this document on
the front page are in connection with
resident laborers, and are calculated
that a house shall be given each labor
er, in the absence of which the price of
wages shall be increased according to
the demands of the members.
y Porters shall be paid as follows:
LIST Glass 80 cts. per 8 hours.
End " .......45 "
Bird " ....... 80 {"
At a meeting on Saturday the 22nd Janu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Notes and Personal Mention.


Mrs. Edward E. Epps and Mrs. Roy
Allen, of New York, were guests of
Mrs. Chester Woodward last weekend.
They have gone to Lawrence to visit
Mrs. A. d. Weaver, and Mrs Allen will
return Wednesday to spend two days
with Mrs. Woodward, and will then
go on to Wichita to visit friends
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Evans, of Valley
Falls, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
T. r. Paxton.
Miss Helen Crawford and Miss
Marie Porter returned today from
Berkeley, Cal. They were students
this year in the University of Cali
fornia-
Mrs J. E. Ingham has gone to St
Paul to be with her mother who is
seriously ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kerr have
moved from Lehigh to Ardmore, Okla,
where Mr.. Kerr is interested in the
formerly Miss Mildred Newell, of To-
peka-
Miss Cornelia Abrahams, of Balti-
more, Md, is spending two weeks in
Topeka with her brothers, Mr.. John
V. Abrahams and Mr.. j. Newell
Abrahams.
Miss Julia Paige Norton of Toledo,
Ohio who is a prominent member of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, is visiting her uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs Jonathan d. Norton,
SIS West Eighth avenue
Mrs J. E. Morris of Philadelphia,
Pa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. James
Sproat- Mrs. Morris formerly lived in
Topeka and has a wide circle of
friends here, many of whom knew her
before her marriage, when she was
Miss Mamie Hopkins.
Mrs. Tod Matthews is spending two
or three weeks visiting friends in
Omaha, Neb.
Mr. Will Jenness of Chicago is Wis
iting his sister. Mrs. F. D. Luther.
Mrs Charles Ashton of Silver City,
N. M, will arrive tonight to visit Mr..
Ashton's brother. Dr. George Port
Ashton, and Mrs. Ashton for a few
days
Mrs Charles w. Kouns is expected
to return this week from Memphis,
Tenn, and New York She was called
to Memphis by the illness of her
mother, who has been in the south the
past few months.
Mr.. and Mrs. David II. Owen have
gone to Beloit. Kan, to attend a Sun
day school convention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
PLANS TO FREE POLAND SHORT SKIRT POPULAR
Style Youthful and VIII BE Retained
by Fall Fashions.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 15.-The
short skirt will continue to be worn
next fall, according to the report of
the style committee of the National
Cloak. Suit and Skirt Manufacturers
association, adopted at the annual
convention here. In connection with
the short skirt. the report says:
Its smartness and youthful appear
ance makes it's popularity universal"
According to the report the fall
suits will consist of three varieties.
the plain tailored type, short type and
the more dressy variety.
The plain type will be either single
or double breasted with some flare to
the skirt Of the coat It will be of
finger tip length or slightly longer. The
sport type will be varied by pleats and
shirrings at the waist line, held in by
belts, and high collars and simple
sleeves. The length of the coat will
range between finger tip to a point
half way between finger tips and knee
length.
The dress suits will have large col
lar with shoulder cape effects, when
opened and laid back, high SUITS and
fancy cuffs of bell variety. Some will
have vest fronts.
Trimmings will be diversified. Fur
edgings, fur collars, Velvets. tailor
braids and embroideries will be most
prominently used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Descendant of Nations Last King
Starts Movement in California.

Los Angeles, Cal, May ia
movement which its sponsors hope
will result in the freeing of Poland
was under way here today as result
of a mass meeting held Sunday under
the auspices of the Polish American
War Sufferers Relief association
A resolution declaring that Poland
and the Polish nation shall be free
and independent from allegiance, vas
salage or obligation to any political
or diplomatic power, doctrine, tradi-
ton, dictation or influence" was
adopted. 1t was addressed to THE
Nations, Arbitrators and International
Judges for Peace and Justice in the
World and will be sent to the peace
tribunal which will draw up terms at
the close of the European war, it
was said.
Colonel John Sobieski. of this city,
who is said to be a descendant of
King John Ill, last king of Poland,
presided. Similar action by Poles
elsewhere in the United States was
expected. it was said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
HAIR GRAY? THEN
APPLY Q-BAN
1t Darkens Gray Hair Evenly
Dye-Harmiess.

Actually does-so you can see it with
your own eyes-turn every gray hair
in your heard beautifully dark. If
your hair is gray. streaked with gray
prematurely or just turning gray, or if
your hair is dry, harsh, thin or falling,
simply shampoo hair and scalp a few
times with Q-Ban Hair Color Restor-
err. Every strand of hair (whether
gray or mott then becomes evenly
dark. soft, flossy. fluffy, full of life and
health, full and heavy and fascinating,
and so beautifully and evenly darken-
ed no one could suspect you had ap-
piled Q-Ban- 1t is absolutely harm
less and no dye. Ready to use, moth
Ing to be added. Give it a trial. soc
for big bottle at Brunt- Martin Drug
Co. 1923 Kansas Ave-, Topeka. Out-of-
town folks supplied by mail.-Adver-
Gsement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
LESSON So.

LESSON So.
TReprinted from State Journal, Saturday,
May 18th.
Review for Passion Week and the Forty
Days;
/ To what part in this study, does Pas
sion Week belong? The Forty Days?
> How much time covered by the two
3 Name three leading events.
t. Make one statement for the Upper
Room" experiences
s. Name one event for each day of Pas
sion Week.
g. What was the result of the cleansing
of the temple?
T. What purpose had Jesus enemies in
asking him questions?
s. Why were they so long in bringing
their real purpose to destroy Christ, to a
climax?
Pharisees?
TO- What was Jesus lament over Jeru-
salem, and where do we find it?
IL. What incident occurred in the tenn
Il. What great thought in connection
with the Gentiles seeking Jesus?
Is. What occasfoned the discourse given
on the Mount of Olives?
IA. What attitude did Jesus urge upon
his followers for all time and occasions?
Is. What directions did Jesus give for
keeping the Passover?
Notes.
This will be the last lesson for this year
work. Next weeks journal will contain
the Roll of Honor, with announcement
for commencement. On Tuesday, May 18th,
the day classes will united in a class reel
tation at II O'Clock. and then lunch to-
gether at l. 40. At half past five the
evening class will lunch together and have
their last lesson at 80. Any one may
come to either luncheon, if notice is given
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
BIBLE STUDY
For High School Credit
BY MRS. c. F. MENNINGER.

IS. What events distinguish the meet
ing in the upper room?
II. What memorial was instituted at the
close of the Paschal meal?
Is. What startling statement did Jesus
make concerning one of the disciples +?
10. What treason had already been COM
mitted?
20. Where did Jesus go after leaving
the upper room?
81. What was the substance of Jesus
prayer in Gethsemane?
p How was the arrest of Jesus ac-
conplished?
%. What became of the disciples when
Jesus was arrested?
"a. Before whom did Jesus appear in
the trial for death?
%. Why was he finally condemned to
be crucified?
26. Name three events in connection
with the crucifiXion.
27. BY whom and where was he buried ?
2S. Name two incidents for the Resur-
rection.
% How many times was Jesus seen
between the Resurrection and the Ascen-
sion:
80 What duty did he set for his fol-
lowers?
81 Where did the ascension occur?
50. Name two incidents for the ascen-
sion.
in advance. Plates will be 30 cents. Com
day evening. May 23rd at the First Pres
byterian church, when all our friends are
invited. Examination for high schc oil credit
will be held on Thursday afternoon, June
LIST in the High School building at two
O'Clock. Reports to be in by Saturday.
Bible study will be closed with the reg
Jar school year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY

The largest trolley car party of the
season was given last evening. While
the party was select. invitation af-
fair, it was also benefit. the pro-
ceeds above expenses going to the
Bethany Guild. Miss Arnold, the pre-
ceptress of Bethany, was chiefly in
strumental in managing the details of
the party. Dean Bodley and others
assisted Miss Arnold. There were six
open cars which were filled and started
from the bethany grounds. The cars
were decorated with streams of cheese
cloth and shades over the electric
nights of tissue paper. Oak leaves
were also used effectively in the dec
orations. The Aeolian Mandolin club
furnished music. The six cars were
made into three trains, going to Oak
Park, where refreshments were served
in trays by colored walters. 1t was a
leap year party and chaperons were
Dean Bodley and the bethany teach
ers. Beside the college girls and their
friends, there were a number of the
Oxford crowd and nearly all of the
Fin de Steele High Five club.
Mrs. John Z. Moon returned today
from Mundey, Indiana, Milwaukee, and
other eastern and northern points.
Mrs. Ed J. Keller, of Buffalo, n. j.,
is the guest of Mr.. w. J. Burgess.
crowd of young people who ex-
pected to dance at Vinewood this eve
ming, will have their party at Hudson's
instead They will dance at Vinewood
next Thursday night, on which occa-
sion there will be a full moon.
Mrs. E. L. Epson, of Lake Crystal,
Mimi, has arrived TO visit during the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. W. D.
Begnier.
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AT The THEATERS


THE Innocent Lie" a new Para
mount release which shows Miss VAL
entine Grant as Nora O'Brien, the
Irish lass, is the drama at the Iris
today and tonight. The Paramount
people use the Bermuda Island as the
scene for many of their productions
and in this picture this beautiful little
plot of greenery is photographed in a
marvellous manner.
At the Orpheunl-
THE Beggar of Cawnpore," six
part drama, is the Triangle play at the
Orpheum for the beginning of this
week. 1t is remarkably interesting
and instructive, dealing as it does with
customs. habits and characteristics of
peoples of other lands. than those con-
trolled by English speaking inhabi-
tants- two-part keystone comedy
has been arranged for the first half of
the week. The vaudeville act has been
cancelled for three days. Billie Burke
in Peggy will be here Thursday for
one day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
FORT FIRES lNCENDIARY
Two Fires Hour Apart Destroy Fort
Bliss Army Buildings.

San Antonio, May 15.-The two
fires which started at widely separated
points on the Fort Bliss military res
ervation at Ell Paso Saturday night
and did considerable damage, were
probably of incendiary origin, General
Funston announced today after reeeiv-
ing the official reports. The fires
broke out more than an hour apart
and destroyed three stables and store
house. Tents and several machine
guns were lost in the store house fire
and in the other four horses were
burned. General Bell reported. Civil
ians aided the soldiers in fighting the
fires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15

Maurice Dean gave a dame at the
Country club Saturday night His
guests were: Freda Hursh, Dorothy
Harrington, Eva Miller, Mary Rodgers,
Sally Hamilton, Frances Hammatt.
Ruth Switzer. Betty Bonebrake, Bar
bara FARRELL. Marguerite Stewart, Isa-
bel Crawford, Belle Barton, Jane
Bone. Philip Fable, Jack Merriam,
Chester Bunger, Port Major, Harry
Brewer, Abram Hammatt, Charles
Barnes, Warren Parr, Ted Hussy, Ray
mOnd Coolidge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15

The marriage of Miss Ruby Long
and Mr.. Louis H. Keightley took place
Sunday evening at $50 o'clock, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs F. T. Long. Mr.. Glenn Jones
sang before the ceremony. The we'd
ding music was played by Mrs. James
Boyd. The marriage service was read
by the Rev. George Geisel, canon of
Grace cathedral.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Keightley left for Montana, where
they will make their home.
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As luith to Belfast.

Dublin. lay 15.-Premier Asquith,
who had been in Dublin for several
days, departed today for Belfast to
confer with prominent men in the
north.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-07
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE
FOR LAYMEN'S MEETING
BiE Convention viii Open NcAt sun
dnS Afternoon n the tuH
Auditorium.
REGISTRATION Is VERY LARGE

Local members Of Inc committee hav-
ing IN chaEsc Tic program 10. ,hc Lay
mems Missionary Movement, which
Will convene IN the city Auditorium
on next sunday afternoon. have abon,
complete the necessary ARRANGEMENTS
for the sessions, which VIII continue
for three days.
There viii bc mass-mectlug on
sunday afternoon at The auditorium.
and after tina, slime The meetings viii
be hcld iu The Grace stree, iuptis;
Church some prominent speaker, w!!
address the sessions Of tho couvcu-
,icn.
The registration on yesterday showed
the following iron, the various demon
nations OF liirhmond: Episcopal 3i5
Baptist, rs: Methodist. ninety four.
presbytcrian, fifty -onc: Lutheran First
church,, forty-:ive, Disciples, thirty
five; christian lhNty; miscellaneous
!; total. $50. This is within 1879 dele
gates uf tn, 1910 convention held here
ana lSs more thnr IN" 1913 convention
when 600 men were 1T tho Richmond
Hotel at the conversion slcrpor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-07
OPEN HOUSE TO-DAY
Musical VIII Take Place M Sc,v
Moose club. mt 81 East Fraui,-
lin street. Tonight.

The new home Of Richmond Lodge.
Loyal order of Moose, at 325 East
Franklin Street. Will be opened to-
night. y musical and miscv lluncOus
program has been arranged. after which
there vii! be dancing. The new home
is 81 three story brick building. which
has been decorated throughout and
furnished as u club for the members.
The building has an improved hot
water system, electric lights. and all
modern convcnicnccS. There is II large
parlor and loungiuG-r room. billiard and
pool tables. II TCadinS-rOom and library.
= large gymnasium, and a buffet and
lunch service.
The entertainment committee is com =
posed Of the following: Frank l.. But
Tor, J. x. McCaulcy, f. NJ. Earmau. w.
Reginald Walker. w. c. crozicr. IT, l..
Hulinrt"n. j. -. ST John. Wo"tlcy
Dickic, NJ. Lee FERGUSON, w. c. Matt.
7. ~ iicci and George \. Mortland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-07
EDITORS HERE TO-DAY
Executive Committee of VIrYInia Pros.
Association VIII Meet at MUIR
phys Hotel

Robert 5. Barrett. editor OF the
Alexandria Gazette. president OF TN.
Virginia l'rcss Association, and j. l..
Hart, editor of the Farmvillc Herald.
secretary. arrived in the city last night
To attend tho executive committee
meeting. which will he held this after
noon at o'clock at Murphy's Hotel.
This is the regular inidwintcr meet
ing Of tie executive committee OF the
Virginia l'rcsS Associa ton. the pur-
pose OF which is 10 select the place
ana name the time for the holding or
tn" annual summer meeting.
Either Stnunton or West Point will
be selected. Both had representatives
al the annual meeting last suinmc. AT
Newport News. and urged That their
respective Invitations he accepted The
probabilities are that stanton will be
CHOSEN. 1t is also probable that tho
annual meeting Will bc held after the
Nati"na! Democratic Convention as
several Of the editors desire TO attend
the big national gathering
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-07
H0USEMAlO FRiGHTENS
BURGLAR FROM HOUSE
hnn \tTcIaptinE To Force Entry 10
uirl>ok Rrsidcncc, in West End.
Makes Escape.
HAD CLIMBED UPON ROOM

,r a,,.,r,, ,.. u,ai. 1910. B.,
''' = y" '"e ''S''1"-" Oh
!. >. f!choN' 81 West Franklin street,
aud rroha bly, WouG have been success
sui h,, 10, 49,. ,.r,.,,,rc, .. ~, Nous,
''''''
Nhii" members OF tic family We're
at dinner one of tr, servants had oc-
cosior ~ ,iei, ,bn .orord r.o, re- ,b.
~ va ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-07
KNOCKS OUT TEETH
II. I. Gates IL HndIy Hurt hen IIo
Falls In trcnwny on West
Franklin street.

H. |. Gates, Of 1873 Hanover Avenue.
stumbled int" the arcaway Of the house
at al" West Franklin street about ;
=" clock yesterday morning. while nn
the way 10 his home. and narrowly
OF IN" upper teeth were knocked out
or broken off, II deep cut was made
IN his chin and another ON his upper
lip. while there was a severe cash In
his check
Policemen Waller and Dcskins found
MN practically unconscious and CON
Ncycd him To the Second Precinct sta
ton. where Ambulance Surgeon Porter
attended him. Gates was takon later
10 Grace Hospital where he was said
TO he doing we'll early this morning