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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-08-11

Ben Closterman, Polishers.
J. f. Eichorn, Bartenders, 7
Market street.
w. J. Gregg, Hosting Engineers
Al w. Great Miami Boulevard.
VIM. Schneberger, Cigarmakers'
1875 Samuel street.
George Richardson, Teamsters'
80 Wayne, Ave, Bell Phone 54l
Home Phone 2541.
Earl Nyswander, Carpenters 25
N. Main street.
Geo. Lorah, Plumbers corre
Washington and Main, street
Plumbers Hall.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-08-11

Edwin Jones. Sec.
Louis Mitchell, Is Lafayette ST., Sec
w. s. Vance, 1913 Mathews Lane, Sec.
j. j. o. Neal, 233 Warren St., Secy.
James Duncan, 409 Arcade Bldg, Secy.
b. p. Mitchell, 3rd and Finley ST., Secy.
c. E Leaply, 901 Troy and Ray C. Wore,
40 Hershey ST., Secs.
Emma Reiber, 224 w. 5th St., Sec.
Geo. d. Richardson, SO E. 3rd St.. Secy.
Chas. Gruehler, S49 River ST., Secy
j. f. Eichorn, z Market St, Secy
w. S. Gregg, Al Great Miami Boul., Secy.
X. e. Maars, q N Jefferson ST., Secy.
Geo. Lorah, 827 Lorraine Ave, Secy.
C. Morganthaler, Ideal Theatre, Secy.
L. Phillips. 90 Britt Ave. secy.
Ora Kress, Secy
d. L. Logan, 207 W Monument Ave, Sec.
Geo. Kern. p o. Box 7S
Emel Weber 81 Central Block
Frank C. Seller, 1ls Campbell ST., Sec.
j. ID. Young, 81 Potomac ST., Sec
Benjamin Closterman, 122 S. Nevin, Secy
VIM. Schneiberger, 5th and Plum Secy
Geo L. Wallace. l51 Samuel St, Secy
r. IL. Clevenger, IL Edgar Ave. Secy.
"A. w. Kramer 456 Wyoming St, Secy
j. r. Bickman 249 w 5th ST., Secy.
Geo r. Richardson, 80 Wayne Ave, Secy.
Paul Laub, Jr. 120 lockwood Ave, Secy.
"A. G. Ehrstine 436 N. Main St, Secy.
n. w. Buzzard i37 Kiefaber St, Secy.
Frank Fergus, l42 S. Hawthorne ST., Secy.
H. G. Shadden. 80 Homestead Ave, Seey.
Mrs. f. Stanzel, $40 w. 4th st.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
ALLIES TO TAKE THEIR TIME
No Joint Reply to Germany's Proposal
for Peace Expected Before First
of the Year.

London, Dec. 1.-THE indications
are that the various governments of
the Entente Allies do not intend to act
hastily in making joint response to the
peace proposals of the Central Powers.
1t was pointed out in well informed
quarters today that while each one of
the allied governments might indicate
its general attitude, consultation
among the Allies under the treaty
binding them to such action probably
would require two or three weeks,
making it unlikely that the joint re-
ply of all the Allies will be available
before the first of the year.
One of the factors which, according
to an opinion expressed here, initiates
against acceptance of the proposal is
that the opening of negotiations would
necessarily be followed by an armis-
tice. No specific suggestion of an
armistice is made in the proposal, so
far as is indicated by the unofficial re-
ports received, but it is said the prece-
dent of 1865, in the Austro-German
peace negotiations, and of 1870, in the
Franco-German negotiations, estab-
fishes that an armistice and suspen-
sion of all military activities follows
the opening of negotiations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
BREAKS PREVIOUS RECORDS
kansas Bank Deposits Increased $3es-
100000 in Ten Weeks, Says Conn
missioner Benson's Report.

In the ten weeks period from June
80 to September IL. 1916. national and
state banks in Kansas made a jump
of more than $S9. 1000 900 in deposits,
according to the bank statement is
sued recently by w. w. Benson, state
bank commissioner, which showed
$3.50, 81 ,977.04 on deposit at the close
of business September H. The show
ing is an increase of approximately
15 per cent over any previous record
of Kansas banks, it was stated Rec
ords for the year show an increase in
deposits of approximately $4,000, 000-
The statement compiled shows loans
and discounts aggregating $214,630,
1927 or nearly as per cent of the
total deposits returning an interest
rate to the banks. The overdrafts
showing of s915,977.54 is about one
third of one per cent of the deposits.
Total resources of $360,375, 303.77 are
shown in the report.
During the period from June 80 to
September IL the 987 state banks in
creased their deposits more than $780,
100000, while deposits in the .221 ma
tional banks of the state were in
creased more than SIS, 100000, the re-
port shows. The state banks increased
$4,000, 900 in deposits during the year,
while national banks increased slight
Iy more than 100000
In the report just issued state banks
are shown to have held $165, 619 ,977 .O4
at the close of business September II.
The national bank report is given in
round figures 1t shows $125, 1872, 900
in deposits. Loans and discounts of
state banks are given at $13O,744,-
491.27, while national banks reported
$S3, $50, 900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
DIDN'T RELY ON GUEssWoRK
Youngster Found Out for Himself Just,
What Was the Hidden Force In
Teachers Bicycle.

A certain country school teacher, In
endeavoring to explain to his class
what compressed air was, brought his
bicycle into the room and leaned it up
against the wall.
'Now," he remarked, under the out
err covering of that back wheel there
is a hidden force. What is tt?'
"Injy rubber" said one smart youth
mo. Try again."
The boy tried again, as did nearly
every member of the class, but without
success.
AT length one of the youngsters, who
had been making close inspection Of
the machine, turned on the teacher
with a beaming face.
"I have it," he exclaimed. IT'S wind
jest windi''
After commencing the youngster.
the teacher asked how he discovered
the hidden force"
"Why," was the astounding reply.
I've just stuck my knife in 1t to-
seeI"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
Explosion Traps so Workmen
in a Coal Shaft at Stone
City, Kansas.
FORTY WERE TAKEN OUT ALIVE
Suffocated-Some of the Res
cued Badly Injured.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 14.-Twenty
miners were killed mad seven injured
in an explosion in the Reedy & Ryan
coal mine at Stone City, fifteen miles
southwest of here, just after noon
today.
A combination gas and powder ex-
plosioR is believed to have been the
cause of the disaster, but state mine
experts have not yet been able to
penetrate the mine to make a thor
ough examination. With one excep-
ton, the loss of life was the greatest
in the history of Kansas coal mining.
Forty men were killed in 1889 in an
explosion in mine at Frontenac.
Were Burned or Suffocated.
Those killed in today's disaster were
either burned or suffocated, and some
of those rescued were burned badly.
Most of those killed lived at Stone
City and the greater number were for
eigners. There were sixty men in the
mine at the time, but thirty-three es-
capped from the side opposite that
where the explosion occurred.
Some of the survivors declare they
smelled burnt powder Immediately af
ter the report of the explosion, and it
is possible that it vas a large guam
tity of powder that ignited, although
first reports were that the explosion
was due to black damp.
For five hours a mine rescue team
from Pittsburg, and others, worked
heroically in an effort to save those
caught by the explosion, and while the
bodies were being brought to the sur
face, wives, children and other rela-
tives and friends of the trapped men
stood about, hoping against hope fate
would not be against them. There
were many pitiful scenes at an under
taking establishment at Mineral to-
night, where the bodies of, eleven vic
taken to Scammon and Cherokee. 1t
was announced that at least forty chill
dren were rendered fatherless by the
accident.
The List of Dead.
Among the seven rescued were
Floyd Brezovoir and his son, Joseph.
Rudolph Triez, father of eight chill
dren, was one of the victims. The list
of the dead follows:
w. H. Windsor, Lud Windsor, Frank
Windsor, Mat Roth, Charles Roth, Will
liam Hey, Lyrt Hey, Rudolph Triez,
J. w. Paige, John Lantroic, Domino
Gallo, John Frye, A. H. Roycroft,
Carlo Tavernaro, Gregoire Burgy, Paul
KonatZ, Tony Kroshol, Mike Urisk,
Frank Jerino, Paul Lefevre.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
Made a Mess of II.

During a social evening a woman
sang for the guests. One of the
guests turned to a meek-looking little
man sitting at his side and said:
'How awful Who can she beT
''That," replied the man addressed
SIS my WIFE"
"Oh, I b-b-beg your pardonI' stub.
tered the other. "She's really Ak
know she'd sing beautifully II she
made a better selection of her music.
Who do you suppose wrote that song7"
1T am the author of that song" re-
piled the meek-looking little man.
Argonaut.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
PAPER MILLS AGREE ON PLAN

Washington, Dec. 14--American and
Canadian paper manufacturers whose
representatives propose distribution
of news print paper by the federal
trade commission as a remedy for one
phase of the news print situation, will
meet in New York Friday instead of
in Washington, it was announced to-
day, to name a committee to confer
here Saturday with a committee of
publishers and jobbers and members
of the trade commission. The Cana
dian manufacturers could not possibly
reach Washington by Friday
Frisco Head Dangerously IN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

MOTE t0dn TWO Ln0ukdnu Olu men
have answered offers OF employment
by Chicago firms trying to break the
tradition that a man Is ready for the
placed with young workers and given
a chance to show they can come back.
r. r. r
1t was announced in New York re-
Gently that the directors of the Gen
eral Electric Company have voted adj
ditional compensation of 10 per cent
of their monthly earnings to all en-
ployes in offices or shops who receive
$4,000 or less year.
r r. r.
Nathan Thomas Davis, SIS, a Denver
motorman, died at his post the other
day as he brought his car to a stop at
the entrance of a cemetery. He was
to have been retired on a pension the
next day.
Warning against undertaking too
great a building program in navy
plants during the next eighteen months
is given in the annual report of Rear
Admiral Taylor, chief constructor,
made public the other day.
Employers in New York have been
notified that more than thirty thou
sand members of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers of America had en-
powered the officials of the union to
call a strike if the workers do not re-
ceive the S-hour day.
II r r.
Fixtures and furnishings, valued at
$4,000 in a so-called barroom and din
ing room of the Hotel Cecil, were de-
stroyed recently with axes by the
dry" squad of the Seattle police de-
partment for alleged violation of the
Prohibition Law.
r. r. 4.
The United States Supreme Court
will hear arguments in the Adamson
8-Hour Law test case January 8. The
court set the date when government
lawyers asked that the case be expe-
dited as much as possible.
r. r r
Southwest.
Fire starting at o'clock in the
destroyed part of the build
ing occupied as a court house for JEFF
ferson county at Waurika, Ok. Most
of the records in the office of the
clerk of courts were destroyed. Rec
ords in other offices were saved, but
some of them were damaged.
r r r
One hundred thousand rounds of
ammunition for high powered rifles
vas seized by government authorities
at Galveston and placed in the gov
eminent warehouse. A man who gave
his address as New York was arrested.
r. r. r
Calls on every dealer in Douglas,
AriZ., for ton of coal resulted in the
that only one had that
much in stock and he refused to sell
customer, and that at the rate of 81
per hundred. Shortage of coal cars is
said to be responsible.
r r. r
Despite strong protests of j. H
Johnson, American consul at Mata-
moros, Ricardo Soils, an American
citizen arrested on an unknown charge
in Matamoros, has been taken to Vic
toria, capital of Tamaulipas, for trial,
it was learned at Brownsville recently.
r r r.
The Oklahoma state board of agri-
culture has lifted the quarantine re-
Gently placed on livestock from Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa,
upon assurances that the reported dis
ease in those state was not hoof-and-
mouth
r r r
Foreign.
A strong current of public senti-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

St Louis, Dec 14.-W- c.. Nixon, So
years old. president of the ST Louis
& San Francisco Railroad, is danger
ously i'll at his home here. He has
been suffering from heart disease
some time, although he has been at
his office in the last two weeks
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
John o. Gives Half Million.

New York, Dec 14.-John d.. Rookie
feller has given II million dollars to
the National Young Women's Chris
tian Association. it was announced by
his secretary today.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The HeaA
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. laxative
Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone withoua
causing Nervousness or ringing in the head. TherQ
is only "Bromo Quinine." =. w, GR0yHH-
signature Is each box. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

Members of the crew of the United
States naval auxiliary ship Proteus de-
clared on arrival at Norfolk, Va, a
German war submarine was sighted
off the Virginia Capes ten days ago
Officers of the Proteus declined to
deny or confirm the report
r. r. r.
President Wilson will discuss leg
islative questions with several men,
bers of the Senate and House, includ-
ing Senator Sheppard, chief prohibi-
ton advocate in the Senate, where a
determined effort is to be made soon
TO pass District of Columbia prohibit
ton bill.
The administrations present inten-
ton with respect to the German-Amer-
lean submarine situation is to get a.
complete showdown on just how far
reaching and inclusive Germany's
pledges to America are
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
Modern Child.

Mother, may we make taffy today7@
asked the children.
mot today, children; papa has d
headache and you may make SO much
noise.''
mo, we won't, mamma" said Tom.
''but If we don't make taffy we are
very liable to make a noise.''
Say the right thing at the right time
and some fool will envy you.
Money doesn't always make tina
mare go under the wire first.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
Loyal Lad.

Loyal EdO.
Office Boy-De boss kin see NO
callers dis mornin'
Insistent Visitor-Say, I'll give you
a quarter to take this card In to him.
Office Boy-Aw, shucksi He gives
me bigger wages for not dom it-Bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23
Foreign.

A strong current of public senti-
ment opposed to the German peace
proposal was evident in the first ex-
pressions available in London both
from public men and the British
press, although these were without
knowledge of any definite terms and
without any word from high authori-
tative sources indicating the attitude
of the government
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

Not After Federal JoJb.-W. s.
Hyatt, recently Democratic nominee
for Congress in the Third District,
denied recently that he was candi-
date to succeed the late Francis NJ.
Brady as assistant United States dis
trict attorney for Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

press, although these were without
knowledge of any definite terms and
without any word from high authori-
tative sources indicating the attitude
of the government.
r. r r.
The German secretary for foreign
affairs, DR.. Alfred Zimmerman, has
handed to the secretary of the Ameri-
can embassy, Joseph c. Grew, the Ger
man reply to the American represen-
tations on Belgian deportations. This
takes the form of a memorandum ex-
planning the German attitude and the
reasons which actuated Germany in
the removal of civilians from Belgium.
r. r. r.
Special dispatches from Rotterdam
quote the Frankfurter Zeitung's Buda-
pest correspondent as saying that
Greece has notified the Central and
Entente Allies that she is determined
henceforth to maintain strict neutral
ity, that she will make not a single
further concession. to the Entente and
that any new challenge from the En-
tente will be regarded as a cause for
war.
At meeting OF Liberals in London
it was stated that A. J. Balfour would
be foreign secretary in the new cabi-
net in place of Viscount Grey, and
that Lord Robert Cecil would remain
parliamentary under-secretary for for
eign affairs.
r r r.
General Nivelle, commander of the
French troops at Verdun, has been ap-
pointed commander-in-chief of the
armies of the North and Northeast.
The official announcement of this ap-
pointment says it is the first step
towards the reorganization of the
higher command
r. r. r
The German government has issued
| q statement in explanation and justifi-
cation OF the transfer of Belgian la
borers to Germany II says the meas
ure I'm by no means N hardship for the
| lahorers, but is a social necessity
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-12-23

Kansas Educator Dies.-George w
Kendrick, SO, is dead in Wichita from
stroke of paralysis. He was a prom
inent educator OF Kansas. In 1911
and 1912 he was superintendent of the
Wichita schools. He came to WITCH
ita from Junction City.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02

The adoption Of this proposition
10 operate so that the issuance OF
seventy five thousand dollars H75.-
600 o01 OF road bonds hereby author
izsd shall take the place OF and be
n Withdrawal OF authority to tssus
a like amount OF the three million
dollars $4,000. 100000 King County
Road bonds. to-wii. Seventy-fivs
thousand dollars 175. o00.0ol in
bonds thereof. tho issuance OF which
was authorized by the resolution Of
September 80. 1919. and by popular
vote at the election OF November 8.
1919 for the construction and I'm
provsment OF a highway described
as Bs ginning at the Intersection Of
Fourteenth Avenue South produced
north to proposed Central Avenue.
thence south along Fourteenth Ave-
nue. and Fourteenth Avenue South
extended TO the south city limits Of
Seattle
King County Road Bonds In the
sum OF seventy-fiye thousand dol
lars t315. 100000 in substitution -
bonds IN like amount previoE<M
voted for road purposes. ....
King County Road Bonds In
sum OF seventy-five thousand
lars 1875. 0oe.o o) In substitutionN1
bonds In like amount previously
voted for road purposes. NO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02
HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED

HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED.
shall the Board OF County Com
missioners be authorized 10 issue
the negotiable coupon road bonds
OF King County In the aggregate
amount OF not 10 exceed seventy
five thousand dollars H55.ooo.0o)
eonsecutively numbered. seventy
five Cssp bonds OF King County In
denominations Of one thousand dol
lars 81 o0o. ool each. or so many
thereof may be necessary. pay
able TO such party or person. par
ties Or persons. as shall purchase
the same or TO bearer payEhi.
twenty fgn1 years after date OF ia
sue and not before. with Interest at
the rate OF not 20 exceed five per
cent 49, per annufn. payable semi
annually. for the purpose OF con-
siructing or improving county
highway. which will follow existing
streets Of the city OF Seattle.
Washington. described as follows
beginning az the intersection Of
Dallas Avenue and Fourteenth Ave
nue. south. running thence north TO
East Marginal Way. thence on
East Marginal Way to Intersection
with Ellis street: thence northeriy
on Ellis street TO Bailey street.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02

form. IS candidates. amending sec
lions not isoT. Nos. 1910. istt.
s2s. st8. aud repeating section
tsti % Remington A naillnser's
Annotated Codes and Statutes ~
Washington"
ron Referendum Measure No. 9
AGAINST Referendum Measure
No
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02
Passed b, tho Legislature sud or
d~r~d Referred b. Petition

Passed b, tho t~Et.iafure sud Or
d~r~d Referred h. Petition
Referendum Measure No. Z. entitled
An act relating to tho operation
OF sections ~ and ., Of article Of
tho constitution. relating to the re-
call OF elective public officers e.
prevent fraud In connection with
recall petitions and elections. re-
auiriuE recall petitions 10 be signed
before registration officers. amend p
ing sections 4. {. :. 5. . 10. Is and
Is and repeating section 3 Of chap
ter t.s 81 ga. iaNa ~ 1913"
FOR Referendum Measure No.
sCAfNST Referendum Measure
No. 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02

One State Insurance Commissioner.
Three Judges the Supreme Court for the Term Six Years
One Judge of the Supreme Court for the Term OF -Four Years
Nine Judges of the Superior Court.
Three State Representatives for the 10th Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the 4iSt Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the 42nd Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the 4Srd Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the i4th Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the 4Sth Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the 10th Legislative District
Two State Representatives for the 47th Legislative District
One County Auditor.
One County Treasurer.
One County Sheriff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02
Passed sh~ I~stsistore s.a ordered
U~f~rr~d by retui.s

Referendum Measure No Z. sntitled
An act defining pirk~tinE aud
prohibiting Interfering with the
conduct 90 business by pickstinE
latinu thereof
ron Referendum Measure No q
AGAINST Referendum Measure
No 9
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02
Passed the LEGISLATURE ssa Ordered
u~ferv~d ~ p~titioa

Referendum Measure No. 4. entitled
An act defininE port districts %
eminent aud limiting the powers
thereof. making certain elective Of o.
firsrr es-"niei" port commission
ere. providing for the sale ~ port
district property. and amending
chapter - % the Laws % 1911 F"
ron Referendum Measure No
AGAINST Referendum Measure
No. q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02
There will be submitted at said election the following propositions

drnces aud regulating the same
providing system for iiceusiuE
and bonding manufacturers this
payment OF license fees. and the col
lection and disposition Of tax
upon the amount sold for consump
ton within tho state. fixing pen
altirs and making an appropria
ton"
FOR Initiative Measure No. 20
AGAINST Initiative Measure No
"a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02

inE the adoption % budget By
each such taxing district limiting
the expenditures OF such taxing
districts 80 the amounts specified
IN the budget except Ia cases 81
extraordinary rmsrEenclss. proNid-
Ing penalties for violation 81 this
act and repeating certain acts
ron Referendum Measure No. ,.
AGAINST Referendum Measure
No
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-02

Initiative Measure 80. IS entitled
An act reiatlu g. Intoxicating
liquors. removing restrictions upon
the home consumption thereof au-
thofiEinE the brewing 81 matt H.
quofs regulating the sale thereof
by manufacturer and hotels pro-
slding for brewery. hotel and sales
agent licenses; and fixing penalties
for the violation thereof"
FOR Initiative Measure No. -
AGAINST Initiative Measure No.
IL
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Passed the Legislature ard Ordered
Referred nv retitiea
nefrrendum Measure No J. sntltle.

Referendum Measure No. ]. entitled
An act relating 80 the operation
90 IN. provisions %, section / Of
article 81 tho constitution. T~iat-
ing to the initiative and refersn-
dunn. 10 prevent fraud IN connection
with initiative and referendum
measures. requiring initiative ard
referendum petitions 60 be signed
before registration officers. amend
ing sections Z. s. s. T. D 10. IS. is
-. - and -. and repeating section
Of chapter las OF the Laws Of
fsis"
FOR Referendum Moasur. No. /.
AGAINST Referendum Measure
No