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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19
HAVE A o-HOUR DAY
Laundry Workers Also Are to Get
$3.50 as Minimum Wage.

The state laundry board today sent
a Christmas present to the girls in
Kansas laundries. 1t was a ruling
for an $3.50 minimum wage with a
maximum nine-hour day. Ali that is
necessary to put the order in effect
is the formality of an inning with the
laundrymen.
Under the order as announced today
all women employed in laundries will
receive minimum wage of $3.50
week except in cases of apprentices
The classification of apprentices pro-
vides for a $3.50 minimum wage for
six months. After the first six months
the apprentice steps into the certified
class with an $3.50 pay envelope
Members of the state board voted
to abolish the ten-hour emergency
provision in the present laundry regn-
lations. They will provide for maxi
mum nine-hour day with no loop
holes for emergencies and unusual
conditions. The membership of the
laundry board includes: Margaret
Grandle, Pittsburg; Laura French,
Emporia; Mary Hannigan, Topeka: E
D. Woodward, Holton; Roy Dent, Ola
the; J. E McMullin, Great Bend. and
H. E. Lyman, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

not properly supported Sims. COM
mander-in-chief of the American fleet
in foreign waters, Daniels heatedly
denied friction with Sims.
Daniels Rebukes Britten.
He attacked Britten for ''bandying
about in public session, petty, nasty
rumors given currency in the press
and refused fatty to discuss -teither in
open or executive session any reports
of alleged complaints from Sims to the
department.
"You don believe a committee of
the house of representatives has any
right to know if the department has
failed to give our foreign commander
the support he asks?" Britten re-
torted.
I certainly do not think any such
nasty, petty things should be dis
cussed.''
Now, you are using those words
yourself Britten flashed back. Don
you think facts are entitled to consid-
Grafton ?"
IF you have facts. give them now
Daniels demanded
Daniels said Sims had made re-
quests for assignment of certain Of
ficers who were needed here and his
requests, therefore, had not been
granted.
Daniels said he knew a rumor was
current that he had declined to fur
nish Sims an ficer he had asked be-
cause this officer occasionally TOOK
drink, but that this was absurd.
But when you ask such questions
in public" he said, turning to Britten,
lit conveys the impression there is
something wrong"
We'll" said Britten. Il hope there
is no intention by the committee or
the secretary to merely show the
favorable side of the navy. This is
an investigation to get at the facts.
propose. to present two mem berS who
have been abroad many months, to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

Turning nlollycoddles into men
and making men better men" is the
work that athletics are doing in the
training camps, says Mel Sheppard,
the star athlete, who is in charge of
athletic activities at CAM Shelby
Hattiesburg, Miss Sheppard says
that athletics of every sort have be-
come so popular with the men in all
the camps and have done SO much
good that the army officers have be-
come most enthusiastic in support of
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

machine guns on February 8 we could
have delivered 10000 TO them by this
time" declared Stoddard
Senator Wadsworth asked whether
the type of gun to which Stoddard re
ferred did not have a serious opeiau-
ing defect.
Stoddard replied that it had
weakness. but cit will kill men better
than no gun at ALL
He said that the Browning gun, Of
ficially adopted for the Unit. d States
army, is beyond any question the best
machine gun ever invented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

Wall St. New York Dec. 19.-STOCKS-
Numerous investment stocks and bonds
registered low records today a
broader liquidating movement. Sales APP
proximated $4,000 shares.
Pressure became more general in the last
hour, the long list of to 5 point declines
being materially increased The c1osin z
was weak. Liberty As sold at 97.12 to 81
and the 315's at 9S.5L to 9S.44.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19
War DEPT NOT
INTERESTED IN
! MACHINE GUNS
THAT Was Dept Attitude After
u. S.-Germany Break.
Manufacturers Knew Govt
Needs But Officials Didn't.
MADE GUNS WITH NO CONTRACT
Months of Delay in Changing
Type to Enfield Rifles.
Arms Companies Approve Dept
Newly Chosen Nc lei.
That Was Dept Attitude After
u. S.-Germany Break.
Manufacturers Knew Cow
Needs But Officials Didn't.
MADE GUNS WITH NO CONTRACT
Arms Companies Approve Dept
Newly Chosen Mole.

. Washington. Dec. 19.-Attempts on
Or about February 8, 1917-the date of
breaking relations with Germany-to
interest the war department in a ma
Chine gun that could he speedily de-
fivered. met with the rebuff from an
ordnance department official that
tive are not interested ~
2 This was told today to the senate
military probers by L. E Stoddard,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

New York, Dee 19.-MONEY-Merca
lper 51a@5a4. Sterling, go day , s. ia !;
commercial, GO day bills on banks. III !;
commercial, 60 day bills, 4.10h demand,
4.754 cables. 4.7G, ZIG. Francs. demand,
5.74M cables, 5.72 Guilders. demand, 1917 !;
cables, Il. Lires. demand, SD; cables,
S.30h. Rubles, nominal; demand. 1910;
cables. 1870. Bar silver, S5kc Mexican
dollars 6712c. Government bonds, steady :;
railroad bonds. weak. Time loans, strong :;
60 days. 30 days and months, 51%06.
Call money. strong: high. 6: low, d; rul-
ing rate, 6; closing bid 534 offered at 6;
last loan, e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

Trolley men say that street car fares must
be increased or the service reduced, or
bankruptcy faced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

Divorced men in Washington are so
numerous that they are planning to or
game a Consolation club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

The funeral Of Charles H. Chandler. who
died suddenly Tuesday afternoon. will be
held at . 30 o'clock Friday from the resi-
dence, 1904 Tyler street. The body will be
shipped to Bazaar. Kansas. for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

New Orleans Cotton Market
New Orleans Dec. 19.-COTTON-Spot
firm and unchanged. middnng, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

MRS. C. F. MYERS. 10 years old. died
Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs
T. NJ. Hastings. mt ZIG East Eighth street
The funeral will he held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock from the residence of the
daughter. Burial in Granville cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

Lords Flowers Satisfy Tel SCI
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19
NEW NUTS

No. l English Walnuts. Id. csc
Soft Shell Almonds. lb 49,. CSC
New Brazil Nuts, lib. . 17c
Pecans, lb. large. ...,..2 zoe
Filberts. III. 22c
Hicko DRY Nuts, new large, lib. &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19

HUBERT G. WOOLFORD. JR, years
old, died Tuesday morning at the home of
his parents in Garfield Place. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
from the home Burial in Rochester GEM
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

HARRIET HUMPHREYS, years old.
died Tuesday night at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde HUMPHREYS of
1912 Huntoon street The funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-19
FINE CANDIES
All at Cut Prices.

All at Cut Prices.
Handmade Chocolates, lb. .25c
Hyland Chocolates zoe
Handmade Creams. b.. 22c
French Style Creams. 1b. .1gc
Best Jelly Beans, h. ....17c
Yankee Peanut Brittle. lb. .1sc
Crystal Gum Drops, best h. lie
Broken Taffy. lb ........17c
New England. mixed. hard.
1b. ..--..-. f9c
Pineapple Fudge. lb...f9c
85c pkg. Calarab Candy Figs 25c
f5c pkg Caiarab Candy Figs fOc
stick Candy. Id. zoe
Other Varieties Candy.
Csc Everlasting Tree Holders.
special
Fancy large Olives. qt... :sc
Finest sweet Pickles. doz. DC
Libby's Plum Pudding.
soc can 0gt.
Stuffed AMI JsotfIc Olives.
RiE.e Olives.
Apple Eutter, JelIies. jam.
Catsurs. Maple Syrups, all at Cut
Prices.
Prices.
Full Cream Cheese, lib. 2ac
Pest Butterine Sold 2tc
Fresh Creamery Butter .4sc
CaEnod Fruit at Cut Prices.
Put in your order-no charge
for delivery the rest Of this week
or Monday.
60 ri ~ rea s~-.
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Ats.t MeS .SXs
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10 STORES
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
The Man Guessed Rioht.

h a church at Amsterdam there is very ancient funeral monument of white marble on which are engraved a nair of slippers with the inscription. "Effen Nyt." which means exactly" and the story of this singularity is this: .A man who was very rich. but who was bon vivant, took it into his head that he was to live,a certain number of years and no longer. Under the i'm pression of this idea he calculated that if he spent so much year his estate and his life would expire together. He was not mistaken in either of his cal culations. He died precisely at that time which he had presentedto himself in fancy and had then brought his for. tune to such predicament that after the paying of his debts he had nothing left but pair of slippers. His fela- rives buried him in a creditable manner and had the slippers carved on his tomb with the above lacOnic inscription.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
BOYS AND THE MOVIES"

Is the American boy better of by being rigidly kept away from the "movies"? That is a question on which therc appears to be some dis putes, but we doubt that many people really are convinced that the average moving picture thriller, after it has passed the board of censorship, r. hurtful to young America. The New York Herald has timely editorial On the subject, which is herewith re- rroduced:
 A we'll known pedagogue says ill lis lecture on '@The American Boy" that the moving picture theatre 'is one of the time-absorbing, and for the most part unprofitable. diver sions of the modern boy" His ob- ,ections to them is based or the fact that they are full of lurid adventures and have taken the place of the dime novels that boys of an earlier genera tion read so eagerly.
 The truth is that healthy, full blooded boyhood craves excitment and adventure, especially when spiced with danger, as cattle crave salt. If Toys are denied it one form they will seek to procure it in another, and it is far easier for parents and guard ians of youth to exercise a super vision over moving pictures than cheap books. Moreover, the wise censorship of public taste keeps the nlms clean. It is impossible to exer- else a like control over cheap, paper covered fiction.
 There is nothing old maidish in the best American boys. They scorn what they call teachers games. " knowing that they are for the most part inventions of persons who were
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
CAMPAIGN BANNERS.
Making the Big Party EmbIsms That
 Stretch Across the Street.


 One of the features of every great political campaign. especially in the arge cities. Is the showing made by he big party banners stretched across ne streets or avenues. The services or welve men are required to produce ne of these big campaign banners.
 Two men prepare the strips on which ne lettering is done. Two more look .fter the lettering of these strips. tine ,ainting of the names of clubs or asso- iations ordering the banners. the can ions for the portraits and the offices or which the nominees are to contend. Two men work on the centerpieces. generally consisting of an eagle and a ;hield. One man devotes himself to he special portraits. and the others as. semble the various parts, sew the strips together and give the finishing touches to the banner.
 The portrait man" scorns to do any other work than the main portrait. The rest he calls filling in." By work ing on the same faces day after day this artist becomes so skillful that be can paint the portrait of candidate ito use the words of one painter) "in the dark" and do it as true to life as the standard of the campaign banner industry requires.-Los Angeles Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Inside Weather MOderates

Today's weather report from the interior shows general rise in tenn rerature all along the line ranging from 15 to 30 degrees. Salcha and Hogan are the coldest places report ed with a temperature of 35 below zero. Fairbanks, on one end of the line has 32 below and Wortman, on this end, 5 below. Between the tenn rerature ranges from 10 to 26 below except at points mentioned above. Cloudy weather is reported at all points and showing" is reported from Donnelly's, Gulkana and Wort man.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
shekeIs and Half ShekeIs.

The early Biblical references to pieces of silver do not in the original convey the idea of coins. but of weight. shek- els. The Mosaic "oblation to God" was Il half shekel. and the shekel is ex- p)ained by Josephus as equal to four Athenian drachmae of the value of about 55h cents in American money. The first Jewish coinage under author ity was. 1t is believed. struck by Si- mon. the Maccabee. about the year TAO B. C. It consisted of shekels and half shekels. This coinage had it's value signified upon it. "Shekel Israel" in Samaritan characters.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
MASS MEETING ENCOURAGING.

The spirit manifested at the mass meeting last night was typical of Val |dez. In no other city in the Territory probably would so great interest be shown and so large a sum of money subscribed to bring the parties guilty Iof the recent incendiarism to justice. While the action may or may not have been premature in view of the fact that the Federal authorities are doing all in their power to apprehend the guilty parties, yet the general effect was healthful and tonic to our soli- carity. The more often our citizens get together the better will they be- come. acquainted, and the better &C., quainted the less probability of fac tionalism and petty bickerings.
 It is but natural that at so large an assemblage there should be great divergence of opinion, but the una1- unity of expression at last nights meeting indicates that Valdez may yc,. pull together as one family.
 We believe the universal desire to bring the party responsible for Tues days conf1agration to justice will act as deterrent in future cases. While the meeting may have no direct effect upon the arrest and conviction of the arsonist, it is splendid reminder that in time of stress of peril our people instinctively draw closer together to take up the burden.
 In few cities in the Territory could the sum of $2,500 be raised in so short time, and with such universal of it's citizens to obligata themselves.
 The Marshal's office will undouht- edly apprehend the guilty wretch,-- if it has not already done so,- and he is certain to receive his just
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Why Murphy Painted.

Murphy was in the hospital and had undergone an operation. As he was recovering he remarked to the patient on his right: II am thankful that's over."
 "Oh," exclaimed the patient, "at my operation the doctor left the scis- sors inside and I had to undergo the same again."
 The patient on the left remarked that at his operation the sponge had been left and it all had to be gone over again.
 Just as they had finished talking the doctor appeared at the door and asked: Has any one seen my hat"
 It was then that Murphy tainted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05

THE VALDEZ Fire Department seemed to be the target for several untimely criticisms at last nights meeting. While the strictures were probably meant more as a discussion of the needs of the department, ant were probably not intended as cen sure, they undoubtedly caused sone feeling in the matter by the recipi- ents. We believe Valdez has one of the best volunteer departments in the Territory, and while they may be lacking in many things needed -o increase their efficiency, when it comes to hard work and results, in the language of Micky Flynn "They are there some." No fire department, however large their equipment, can promptly extinguish a fire, especially in zero weather and with a 50-mile gale flaming the flames, but all that any department could have done with the same equipment we believe the Valdez Fire Department accomplish pd
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
OUR FIRST ADMIRAL.
The Rank Was Conferred Upon David
 G. Farragut In 1866.

Inc Hank was Conferred upon Davlo
 c. Farragut In 1866.
 The first officer of the United States navy to hold the rank of admiral was David G. Farragut. who twas elevated to that position on July 9; 1866, as q reward for his great services in the war that had recently ended. Prior to the conflict between the states the highest rank in the United States na- val service was that of commodore.
 In 1862 congress conferred upon Far ragut the rank of rear admiral, in 1864 that of vice admiral, and in 1866 he was made a full fedged admiral. Farragut died in 1S70. and the title of admiral was then conferred upon Da- vid D. Porter. who held that rank un- til his death. in 1891.
 Congress then abolished the title of admiral. and the grade of rear admiral remained the highest fin Uncle Sam's naval service until 1899. when that of admiral was revived and conferred on George Dewey.
 In that year the old title of commo- dore was abolished. and the holders were advanced to the grade of rear admiral.-NewfYork World.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1917
PEACE AND PREPAREDNESS.

For us to talk peace while getting ready for war;" says the San Fran cisco Chronicle, "is absurd"
 There may logically be difference of opinion on this point.
 Would it not, in fact, be far IlOre absurd to talk war and get ready for peace? We have talked war to one of the most principal European bellig- feared that we were on the verge of war. Would it not be supremely rid iculous, under such circumstances for us to send an ultimatum for a foreign power and simultaneously rush fire class battleship to the boneyard? T.. certainly is not absurd to talk peace and prepare for war. It is common sense.
 Europe does not accept the reasnn- ing of the Chronicle, It knows that the United States is the exponent of peace President Wilson has openly approved the proposed World League to Enforce Peace. of which former President Taft is head. Sir Edward Grey, until recently foreign minister Of Great Britain, Endorsed it. The chancellor of Germany practically .n- dorsed it. Many other notable Euro reans have approved 1t.
 These statesmen do think that be- cause this country is preparing for war-or preparing against war it is hypocritical in it's pleas for world peace. They know America is sin cere in striving for world peace and sensible in preparing to defend itself against aggression.
 If we remember correctly, when the Laval bill was introduced in the last Congress, an attempt was made Q lave inserted g provision testifying to the effect that if the other power. would reduce their ornaments, the United States would do likewise. While this provision did not go thru the fight made for it showed some thing of the attitude of the people of this country toward war. Probably in no country is sentiment against war in the abstract any greater than it is ill the United States. Neverthe- less Americans are ready if necessary, to fight for a just cause and they be- lieve in the principle of preparedness. So long as the rest of the world builds warships, the United States will he compelled to do likewise, but the other nations know this and nourish no aggressive designs upon us.
 The European war has taught us many invaluable lessons and not the least is that of preparedness. We shall not scrap our navy until the other nations are ready to scrar theirs, but meanwhile we shall labor to convince them that humanity calls for a reduction in armaments.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Gold Sovereiqns.

It was in 1917 that the gold coin known as the sovereign was declared to be of the value of 20 shillings. The proclamation declaring this to be its price current was issued on July 6 of that year. In 14S9 pieces in value of 20 shillings. Ito be called the sover- a pound of gold. but by 1850 they were passed as of the value of 24 shillings. and by 1552 they were passed as being of the value of 30 shillings. By the coinage act of 1870 the weight of tine sovereign was fixed at 123.27447 grains troy.-London Standard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
GREAT Britain according to Prem

GREAT Britain according to Prem fer Lloyd George, is about to nation alize shipping. Probably the entire British merchant marine, which is by far the largest in the world, will be used exclusively for war purposes so far as it is needed. One effect of this will be to subject American com 1T cree not including shipments of war, to the whim of the British ad- miralty. It is not an encouraging prospect but England cannot be blam- ed for using her ships to the best ad- vantage The fault is with the peo- pie of the United States-who have l eglected their merchant marine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
NOTED writer is authority for

A NOTED writer is authority for the assertion that in Ireland every poor man has a dog and every d-- poor man has two dogs. If the same rule applies hereabouts, Petersburg CTS must be among che most opulent people on earth. According to the city treasurer's report, four dollars is the sum total of dog-license money received by the municipality this Report.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05

never young. Their alert minds turn to what is new, and they find on the screen at least a suggestion of the ex; citement and danger of aviation or motor racing. s'"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Card of Thanks.

We publicly announce our appreci- ation of the efficiency of the Valdez Fire Department, and extend thanks co the Department and citizens of Valdez who so Loyalty rendered assis- tances during the fire of Jan. ?.
 VALDEZ DOCK COMPANY.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Card of Thanks.

It is impossible to personally reach the many who rendered us assistance at the fire on the End inst, and take this method of assuring the Valdez Fire Department and all individuals that their excellent help was thor oughly appreciated.
 MIR. AND MRS. J. c. MARTIN.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05

The Prospector extends thanks to the party who so generously looked after the safety of our snow shovel during the recent fire. But for his great thoughtfulness it might have been more thoroughly and irretriev- ably lost.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Long and Short of 1t.

E0Hg aHu SnoTt or Its There was chap just in here look ing for you, Smith" Was he tall or short?" Both"
 What do you mean? "He was a tall man. and he said he wanted to borrow a dollar."-Boston Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05

Mrs. Norman Merchant, who has been visiting in town the past few days. returned to the Granby mine this morning on the Mary Lee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05

Attorney O. P. Hubbard returned on the Admiral Watson from busi- ness trip to Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Meeting Tonight

The regular Thursday night meei ing of the Order of Alaskan Moose las been postponed until tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Az Hs Knew 1t.

Teacher = Tommy. can you spell ''tur?" Thomas-Yes. sir-f-u-r. Teach er-That's right. Now. can you tell me what fur isy FThomas-Yes. sir. Fur is an awful long way.-Cornell Widow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05

Electrical heaters. cook CTS, percolators, vacuum-eleaners, will be advanced in prices after New years, by the manufacturers. Stock on hand will be sold at prevailing prices, at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-05
Very Strange.

Very Strange.
 Friend-What is the strangest case that you ever had in life insurance? Agent-Miss Oldbud. She took out twenty year endowment policy when she was nineteen years of age. and 1t natures this year. when she is twen- ty-eight-Puck.