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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

the year. Mayor J. E. House an
nounced in a commission meeting that
if there were to be any increases he
proposed to increase the salary of H.
G.. Parsons, chief of police. Mayor
House believes the chief of police is
entitled to $500 a year. the same as
the heads of other departments. But
there has been a delay about the pre-
sentatiOn of the salary ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10
TO DRAFT GRAIN BILL
DooIittIc Appointed on Committee to
Secure Standardization of Grain

Washington, D. C. Jan. 10-Con-
gresham Dudley Doolittle has been
appointed by the chairman of the
house committee on agriculture as
chairman of special committee to
formulate a bill on the Standardized
ton of grain. Mr.. DoolittIe was the
father of the first bill on this subject
introduced at the last session of con-
gress, and is considered an authority
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

rural carrier on that route. Mr. Ord
way challenges any carrier in the state
to present better report on the work
of the farmers in keeping up the road.
Route l is thirty miles long. Along
twenty-five miles of this distance the
weeds have been burned off Out of
sixty patrons of the route only seven
have neglected to burn the weeds The
remaining seven have promised to do
the work as soon as possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

That the old building is no longer
safe is the opinion of President
Butcher, who believes that it should
be demolished as soon as possible. The
new building viii be built two hun
dred yards back of the old building
leaving the site of the old building
for a grand court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10
RAE NORMAL BUILDING.
Main Building at Emporia school Goes
10 Makc Room for New Ono.

Emporia, Kan, Jan. 1O.-WorIl on
the destruction of the main building
at the Kansas Normal at Emporia has
begun. Although classes are in full
operation 1t was necessary to begin at
once in order to use the fixtures and
brick for the new building. Work was
begun at the west end; the classes and
offices will be moved out one by one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

because of his close study of the ship
ment of grain.
The bill he presented last session
failed final action on account of the
rush Of legislation at the close of con-
gress. Mr.. Doolittle expresses the be-
lief that proper legislation will soon
be enacted which will put a stop to
methods of grain brokers holding up"
producers on the price of grain by
reason Of the varied Standardization
laws of different states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10
BANNER ROUTE OF KANSAS.
Farmers Near PIainviIIe Keep Road
Open for Rural Mail Carrier.

Plainville, Kan. Jan. 10.-Route No.
out of this town is the banner route
OF Kansas. according to I. F. Ordway,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

New York. Jan. 1C.--Bank c1earings IN
the United States for the week ending jan
nary @. as reported to Bradstreets. aggre-
gate $1,OO6 100000, against S4113. AS, 900
the previous week and s.. 100 OS3 600 in the
change: Pet. Pct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

All of of rather
everb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-10

In this group are the
finest, sheerest of Gowns
and Envelope Chemise
with the prettiest of
trimmings and a lot of
new style Petticoats well
worth $3.50 $1.75 and So
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-04

and other policies. But Baker, head
of the leading La Sale street bond
house and known as a conservative
business man, can't see the action Of
June 81 as good school policy. Other
members of the committee are Mrs.
Harlan Ward Cooley, Flora J.. Cooke,
Prof. Frank M. Leavitt, Mrs. Hannah
G. Solomon, Mrs. Jean Ellis Driver,
Thomas Alinson.
Non-partisans, neUtrals not tied up
with any political parties or factions,
appear among signers to the petit
ton. Among these are Jane Adams,
DR.. Emil G. Hirsch, Louise de Koven
Bowen, Rabbi Joseph StolE, Mrs.
Frederick A. Dow, Graham Taylor,
Mrs. Dunlap Smith, George c. Skies,
DR.. Alice Hamilton, Mary Mcdowell,
Mrs. W. S. Hefferan, Dr. Ehe L. Lob
dell, Amelia Sears, StoughtOn Cooley,
Edith Abbott, Grace Nicholes, W. L.
Chenery, Agnes Nestor. The petit
ton is headed Keep Politics Out of
Schools" and reads:
Hon. William Hale Thompson, Mayor
of Chicago:
The undersigned citizens of Chi
cago, interested in its public schools,
respectfully request that you use
your good offices to the end that the
board of education restore the merit
system in choosing teachers and re-
elect for the school year 1916-1917
the teachers recommended by the
superintendent of schools, but not
reelected on June 81, 1916.
We respectfully protest against all
actions:
ID Tending to any extent what
ever to make the teaching force an
adjunct to any political organization,
party or faction, from time to time
dominant in the City Hall or else
where; or
(2) Tending to any extent what
n,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-04
GRAR DE-. PETERSON IN IA.

GRAB DR.. PETERSON IN FLA.
DR.. Johan Peterson, 80, Riverside,
was arrested in Miami, Fla, today.
He is wanted on the charges of
swindling the Lazarus bank of
Flensburg, Germany, of $4,000
marks; of swindling Atty Jugens,
Chicago, of $1,000; of passing bum
check on Alex Noel, $500 DrexeI
blvd, teacher in Gresham school,
and swindling Percy Hawkins, Pull
man bldg, of $500 in sale of a movie
theater.-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-04
SAFE BLOWERS GET 81, 500
Safe blowers invaded the Arsonia
cafe, 1854 Madison, early today. Got
$1,000 in checks and cash.
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
London. - Premier Asquith an
nounced in commons King George
had approved plans for "reconstruc-
ton of government. "
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. - Goodrich
lake steamer Carolina, ashore off
Stony Reef, has sprung a leak and is
sinking, according to life-saving crew
which rescued passengers and crew.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-04

Guinea signs. John W. Rainey
signs. And Antoinette Funk. So the
petition goes on with about 100000
signers who ask for correction of the
crime against Chicago's public
schools committed June 81 by the
Jake Loeb school board majority.
Other signers, a few out of the ava
lanche of citizens names, are:
Mrs. Judith LowenthaI, Alice
Henry, Michael Maher, Charles H.
Mitchell, Arthur Morrow Lewis,
Judge Jacob Hopkins, Katherine
Knowles Robbins, Mrs. G.. w. Plum
mer, Funk, Edward Osgood Brown,
Horace J. Bridges, John C. Harding,
Grace Abbott, Mrs. Ignace J. Refs,
Mrs. Agnes Lee Freer, Carl D.
Thompson, John Fitzpatrick, John J.
Coburn, Charles bold, Anton Ger
max, DR.. CorneIia McBey, Wiley w.
Mills, Morton L. Johnson, Jacob Le-
bosky, Mrs. Bayafd Holman, William
H. Holly, Mrs. A. H. Brumbach.
1920
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Six Will Be Filed in Superior Court
 Office Today.

The following six compensation agreements will he filed in the office of the superior court clerk today: Robert Palmer & Son Shipbuilding and Marine Railway company, Noank, and Mat Bishop, New London. Oct. l9 he was injured by blow on the head and a cut over one of his eyes. The award was for S10 weekly from Oct. 30.
 New London collapsible Tube conn pany and Caroline Groppelli, New l London. The empioye suffered lacera- tiens cn the second and third fingers of ! the right hand, and was awarded compensation at s5 weekly from Oct. | 27 The date of injury was Oct. Is. | The Aspinook company, Jewett City,
 and Michael Kilroe, Norwich. The
 1 date of injury was Oct. II, when he { ran a brass silver in his second finger,
 l infection following. The award was
 ts7.50 weekly from Oct. 25.
 1 Archibald Torrance, Norwich, and
 I William Troijz, Norwich. Date of in- | jury was Oct. 3, and the award was l for S750 weekly from Oct. If. He was 1 injured about the right foot
 Ingalls, Lumber company. De nielson, and Adolpn Narcovitch, Colchester. He broke a small bone in one of his legs and tore the fragments of his knee on Oct. "A. He was awarded cosnpensa- ton at s675 weekly from Nov 4. l Falls company, Norwich, and Edwin Byro, Norwich. The date of injury was Oct 25, when :he employe was ! scalded about the face, neck and back. He was awarded IS weekly from Nov.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND q
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Wilson H. Lee of New Haven Elected
 President.

Springfield. Mass. Nov. 23.-The Western New England Chamber of Commerce at it's annual meeting to- night elected the following officers:
 President, Wilson H. Lee of New Haven, Conn.,; vice presidents, James Hardness of Springfield, Vt; Colonel George Pope of Hartford, Conn; Charles J. Shedd of Keene. N. H., and Springfield, Mass; executive commit tee, Wilson H. Lee. James Hardness, Frederick J. Hillman of Springie1d Mass; J. w. Stevens, of GreenfieId Mass; Wallace l.. Mason of Keene, N ton,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
CANNED MEATS FOR
 DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVE
To be Taken by Ambassador Gerard
 When He Returns to Germany.

New York, Nov. 22.-James W. Ger ard, American ambassador to Ger many, plans to take with him to Ser lin when he returns. supplies of can ned meats and other preserved foods for distribution among American di- pIocatic and consular representatives In the German enpire.s it was learned here tonight.
 T am considering the advisability of taking a small supply of canned goods such as tongue and the like, '' MT. Gerard said tonight. eff I decide to do this it will not be the first time that such foodstuffs have been shipped from this country for the use of Americans in Germany. I have had small amounts shipped across once or twice in the last few months"
 The British blockade and the high prices in Germany are said to have made desirable importation of food stuffs for the use of representatives of a neutral power.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
STEAMER BRITANNIc WAS
 ToRPEDOED AND SANK
islanders of Zea Saw Victims Strug'
 aIina in the Waves.

London, Nov. 23, 2.32 a. m.-The Daily News Athens correspondent sends the following concerning the sinking of the Britannic:
 The Britannia was torpedoed at o'clock in the morning and sank near shore fifty five minutes later. She was going to Saloniki and had no wounded on board.
 "Her complement included l21 nurses and 330 officers and men of the army medical corps. Twenty-Five of the injured from the steamer now are in e1fA Russian hospital, while oth- CTS are aboard allied warships-
 "The islanders of Zea saw the ves- sel sinking and the victims struggling in the waves and promptly responded to the appeals for help and an Anglo French squadron from Piraeus, com posed of destroyers and auxillar1es Immediately went to the scene.
 '"The injuries of some of those on board are very severe, especially the occupants of two boats which were caught by the propellers of the steam er The women of Zea tore up theiI clothing to bandage the injured.
 "The Britanic had 5000 beds which had been prepared for the reception of sick and wounded an hour prio1 to the terpedoing." e
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
GIRLS! WOMEN! TAKE CASCARETS
 F CONSTIPATED
THEY LINEN YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS AND CLEAR YOUR
 COMPLEXION.
DON'T STAY HEADAcHY, BILIOUS WITH BREATH BAD AND
 STOMACH SOUR.
Set a Decent box now.

Get a 10-cent box now
 Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and enojy the incest. gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced Cascarets will liven your liver and clean your thirty feet of bowels with out griping. You will wake up feeling grand. Your head will be clear, breath right, tongue clean, stomach sweet, eyes bright, step elastic and complexion rosy-they're wonderful. Get a 10-cent box now at any drug store. Mothers can safely give a whole Cascaret to children any time when cross, feverish, bilious, tongue coated or constipated-they are harm less.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
TEST ALARM WILL
 BE PULLED IN TODAY,
Don't Crank Up Your Machine When
 You Hear Box 241 at Noon.

At noon today (Thursday) a test alarm will be pulled in from box 241, private box of the United States Fin ishing company's plant in Greeneville, The Finishing company has had new box installed in the yard, but the number remains the same as the old box. The new box is one of the non- interference type and one of the most modern. It surpasses any in the city so far as efficiency is concerned. The box, which replaces one of obsolete construction, is in new location, more accessible than in the past, and was placed on Wednesday by Electri- elan Louis H. Geer of the United States Finishing company, under the direction of Chief Howard L. Stanton The box will be pulled in at noon to- day in order to see whether or not the box is in perfect working order. Don't crank up your machine when you hear the alarm strike 241 at room.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

Charles Bushnell was elected wor- thy master of Norwich grange, No. 172, Patrons of Husbandry. at the an- nual meeting of the grange in Pythian hall on Wednesday evening. Worthy Master Charles A. Hagberg presided at the meeting which was well attend ed. The officers elected follow:
 Worthy master, c. P. Bushnell; worthy overseer, Everett M. Rogers; worthy lecturer, Helen B. Moore; worthy chaplain, w. O. Rogers; wor- thy steward, John O. Lyman; worthy assistant steward, John O. Peckham; !; worthy treasurer, Edward Cook: wor-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
Forget Your Aches.

Stin knees, aching limbs, lame back make life a burden. If you suffer from rheumatism, gout, 1umbago, neuralgia, get a bottle of Sloan's Liniment the universiaI remedy for pain. Easy to apply; 1t pentrates without rubbing and soothes the tender flesh Cleaner and more effective than mussy oint- ments or poultices. For strains or sprains, sore muscles or wrenched hg- alnents resulting from strenuous exer- else, Sioan's Eminent gives quick re- lief. Keep it on hand for emergencies. At your Druggist, 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP OF
 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
Advocated in Resolution Adopted by the National Grange.

Washington, Nov. 22.-Government ownership of telephone and reregraph systems is advocs!5ed in a resolution adopted today by the National Grange by a two-thirds vote after prolonged debate. In previous years similar ac- tion has been taken unanimously.
 The grange also went on record as opposed to one cent postage until unl- versal parcel post and rural free de- livery has been established and to any increase in postal rates on newspapers and magazines. Raising the parcel post weight limit to 100 pounds was favored.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
NORWICH GRANGE HOLDS ELECTION
Charles F. Bushnell Chosen Worthy Master for the Coming Twelve Months-Charles A. Hagberg Declined Re electon-Next Meeting Will be Held in New Quarters in Chamber of Commerce Building.

thy secretary, Miss Ruth Brecken- ridge: worthy gate keeper, Fred Lef- fiingwen; worthy ceres, Miss Mabel Hagberg; worthy Pohona. Miss Lena Lantenback; worthy Flora, Miss Alice Stevenson; lady assistant steward. Mrs. John o. Peckham; member of executive committee for three years, A. A. Robinson.
 The master announced the next meeting will be held December 13 in the Grange hall in Norwich Chamber of Commerce building.
 Worthy Master Hagberk declined reelection.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
Stop the FIrs. Cold.

A cold does not get well of itself. The process of wearing out a cold wears you out and your cough be- comes serious if neglected Hacking coughs drain the energy and sap the vitality. For 47 years the happy com bfnation of soothing antfseptio ball. sarns in pr. Kings New Discovery has healed coughs and relieved congestion Young and old can testify to the ef-. fectiveness Of Dr. Kings New Discov-. cry for coughs. and colds. Buy a. bot- A,-s<aA>~zzaEAznzzr Dz1xgisk, 60c
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
GoMPERs' VIEWS ON
 THE ADAMsoN LAW
Says He Expects Eight Hour Day,
 Law or No Law.

Baltimore, Md. Nov. 22.-President Samuel Gompers of the American Fed eration of Labor, was asked what the bearing the decision today of Federal Judge Hook. declaring unconstitution- al the Adamson eight hour law might have nthe stand of the federation.
 '4We are looking to the railroad brotherhoods to see that the eight hour day goes into effect January 1, law or no law" he said ernphatica1ly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

New Haven.-Mr. and Mrs. John V. Brill celebrated thoir golden wedding anniversary by a reception to their friends last Friday, and four genera tions of their family were represented in the receiving party.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

Middletown.-Apollo lodge, K. of F., Jill celebrate their 44th anniversary Thursday night, when a team of 29 last chancellors will confer the knight jank. An elaborate banquet will fol- pw the degree work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
Pointless Advice.

President Wilson's advice to the farmers to raise crops so big that & lhortage would be impossible is point Jess if there are no cars to haul them and no boats allowed. - Pittsburgh Dispatch,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
DAMAGE CASE IS
 STILL ON TRIAL. Frank w. Barber Completes Testi-
 mony Before Superior Court Jury.

When the superior court went out for the day on Wednesday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock the case of Frank W. Barber against the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company, a s6.o00 damage case, was still on trial and Dr. George Thompson of Taftville was tesAifying as to the extent of MT. Barters in- juries.
 Court came in at 10.3o o'clock to continue the trial Mr. Barber took the stand and completed his testimony as to the circumstances of the acci- dent, which occurred when he was ruin over by one of the defendants deliv- cry wagons in November of 1914. He said his spine was badly hurt and that his back bothered him greatly. At times his backbone burned and blistered spots came out on his spine as though burned with a hot iron. James Reed Burril, Jchn Durr. Dr. W. K. Tingley and pr. James J. Donohue testified for the plaintiff. He was fol- lowed by pr. George Thompson, who was on the stand when court went out
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

There are 3so piano factories in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
The Browning Vice.

"My heart hleeds for Belgium" !" said the Kaiser when his maddened horde was pounding across that hap less land. The hypocrisy of Kultur is one of it's most al)lrorrent features. Where the Prussiall puts bis iron heel the usages of civilized nations, the laws of the public and the precepts of the public conscience are trampled under.-Providence Journal
 Ninety three per cent of the floor of the ocean is devoid of vegetation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

Northfieid. - Harry Borgeson of Grand View farm has recently finished digging his potatoes, which yielded him 1,400 bushels. This is believed to be the largest crop in this section.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-10-12
MOORES PUBLIC iSALEJFff TOGETHER SUPPtR1s
Revives Interest In the Central IA.
E. Sunday School.

According to a custom that has pre-
vailed for year or so past, the quar-
lteriy Get Together supper of the
SUNDAY School Board of the Central
M. E evhurch was Held on Tuesday
evening. AT s: 80 about IS Of the OIL
GERS, teachers and friends Of the
school enjoyed the bountiful repast
that had been provided by the Ladies
Aid Society.
/ Superintendent o. Il. Schmidt serv-'
ed as chairman and after brief intro
ductory remarks, the report OF l.. ID.
Gosselink was heard. Al special pro-
gram had been prepared by a COM
mittee of which Walter w. White was
the chairman and after an enjoyable
vocal selection by ladies' quartet,
composed of Mrs. G. A. Spears, Mrs.
Mark Norman, Mrs. George Russell
and Mrs. G. L. Minear, the general
subject OF THE Needs of Our School,
was considered.
Miss Lillian Kilbourn discussed the
Beginners Department in bright and
effective way. Mrs. Laura Foehlin-
ger spoke regarding the viewpoint OF
the Primary Department and gave val
liable suggestions. Miss Nina Tai
bolt gave an enjoyable talk full OF
goo dideas about the work of the Jun
ior Department. The viewpoint OF
the young man was discussed by Car
roll II. Feezer and Mrs. Floretta Bid
we'll gave like talk regarding young
ladies. 81.
/ DeWayae Fcehlinger gave cheer
full ard practical talk of Sunday school
work as viewed by the Librarian and
the extension secretaries George Ca
lei and II. Il. Kilmer, told OF the
practical needs and ambitions of their
work. All of these talks brought out
special ideas from other parties, but
the climax of the evening was reach
ed in the talks of DR.. John /. Tony
regarding the orchestra and that of
the pastor, DR.. l.. M. Grigsby, and un-
doubtedly some innovations will be
worked out in the near future.
DR.. Grigsyy has the happy faculty
of saying the right thing at the right
time and his talk was one of the
treats OF the evening and several
times it was interrupted by hearty APP
p!ause. The work of the Sunday
school in general is quite effective,
but just now it is passing through
with the transition of a change in
superintendent from Prof W. G. Den
MS to o. e. Schmidt and also recov-
cring from the effects of thee usual
summer vacations.
But withal the attendance is stead
lily improving and the effective work
done by the Junior Department under
the direction of Mrs. S. p. Mcclure
was particularly mentioned as worthy
of note. Mrs. Mcclure has her de-
partment well organized with a faith
full band of teachers and the results
I. are now showing in the increased in
terest of the scholars. The whole
evening was most enjoyably and prof
itably spent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-10-12
HOME IS DESTROYED
Severe Loss To Mrs. Fife Wildman
By Last Nights Fire.

Property and possessions secured
from the savings of many years and
through diligent and persistent labors,
were destroyed by fire last evening,
in the blaze which entirely Quilted the
modest home of Mrs. Effie Wildman
Ali First avenue west. The explosion
of a gasoline stove at supper time, set
fire to the dwelling and also singed
the hair and burned the back of the
neck of Mrs. Wildman. The. flames
spread rapidly until the entire home
was involved and no opportunity was
given 70 save anything. No insurr
ance was carried.
Mrs. Wildman, widow, who lives
with her small boys, had returned
home from her work in the Union
Monarch Laundry, and was preparing
supper when the stove exploded. Es-
Gaping from the house without serious
injury, Mrs. Wildman called the de-
partment.
The fire soon was burning in every
room and no chance to rescue furnl-
ture or household goods was given.
The flames were eXtinguished be-
fore the house was destroyed, but
everything in the home was either
burned or damaged beyond repair.
Z With the burning of the home, all
earthly possessions of Mrs. Wildman
went up in smoke. Her little home
was maintained only by most diligent
efforts of the mother and provider.
Learning Of the loss, members of
the Central M. L. Sunday school board
meeting in regular session last even
ing, took up collection among them
selves to provide for the immediate
needs Of the little family. From the
few gathered, $17.s9 was secured.