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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
READY FOR SHOW
Poultry Breeders Plans Are
Complete for Next Week.
"Raise Poultry and Whip Kali
ser" Is Adopted Slogan.

The Topeka poultry breeders asso-
citation will hold their show and ex-
hibit December II to %, at SIS Kan
sas avenue, lit was announced today
Desiring to create a greater poultry
production those in charge of the af-
fair have secured prominent poultry
men to make tails and addresses En-
try blanks and premium lists for the
show may he obtained at the North
Topeka office of the Hayes seed
house. or at the office of D. o. Coe,
119 East Sixth street. In addition
to the regular awards about 5000 in
cash prizes are offered.
Raise poultry and help whip the
kaiser is the slogan o. the poultry
men. Their sentiments. they say, are
Voiced in the following:
DO YOUR BIT.
Do your bit to whip the kaiser;
You can help in his defeat;
Make that shed into Il hen house.
Raise some poultry. sive the meat.
Beef and pork chops for our soldiers
And the allies over there.
This our motto, -Raise more poultry.
Preach the doctrine everywhere.
Uncle Sam needs your assistance
Meat there must be for he men.
So build place out near your garden,
Take ny tip, and get u hen
we must send meat to our allies:
+ Poultry will not ship well.
Raise more poultry, beat the kaiser,
Help our soldiers give him-a licking.
D. L. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
FOR WOMEN, ALSO
scottish rite Military Reunion Will
Include Wives and Swccthearts.

1t was announced at the Masonic
temple in Topeka today that at the
Special military session OF the scot
FToDeka to be held here Friday for
the soldiers and would-be soldiers.
-the wives and sweethearts of the men
will be invited to eat lunch and din
sner with the candidates at the tenn
rple, noon and evening.
Soldiers from Camp Doniphan,
from Camp Funston and from among
the enlisted men and "would-be'
ranks in Topeka are to be taken into
the order at a special session for their
benefit all day Friday. Many con
cessions have been made by the
.Alasons that the degrees may be
handled quickly and with precision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
ATTACKSHUSBAND
"Other Woman" Murder De-
PENDANT, Calls Him Traducer.
Dragged Her and She Woke Up
in Hotel Room, She Claims.

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 12.-The open
ing statement of the defense IN tne'
trial of Harriet A. Narney Tor the
murder of Mrs Pauline A. Reyes, was
a bitter attack today on the govern
ment's chief witness George H. keyes,
husband of the dead woman. For
years Atty Daniel p. Callahan said
the young woman had lived under
the spell of the man who now thru
his testimony, has made her appear
desperately Jealous of his wife. He
said he would put the defendant on
the stand to tell the other side of the
story.
The attorney said she sought to
break the baneful influence that de-
graded her. but pleadings of the man
accompanied at times with threats to
shoot her had held her in his power
Finally Miss Varney determined to go
to the wife and make clean breast
of her relations.
She Was 20 Years Old.
For this purpose she had gone TO
the home of the Keyes in Brookline,
but Mrs Keyes was not at home.
The attorney sketched the early life
of the prisoner. She was just &c years
old when she was introduced to Reyes.
at Providence. She accompanied him
TO a restaurant where she refused to
take anything but lemonade. A period
of inconsistencies followed and she
awoEe to find herself in a room at
hot : - tn keyes ST e accused him of
comp umising her. Keyes replied:
Don worry little girl, don't worry;
I'll take care OF you"
Subsequently Keys took her to New
York under promise of marriage
Later she learned he had wife. and
she was then consoled by his eXpla ma
ton that he intended to get a divorce
and marry her. Z
Miss Varney," Mr.. Callahan con-
tinued, will tell you how she tried to
escape from the influence of Keys;
how he followed her and threatened to
shoot her. He beat her several times;
once at Winthrop. on Labor day. 1911,
so that she was i'll in bed for several
days and was virtually Keys's slave'
Keys Is First Witness.
On the day that Mrs. Keyes was
Killed the attorney said Miss Varney
/ left North Grafton at 9:16 a m, and
arrived in Boston at 10:11. She went
i to the Back Bay station and remained
/ there until 1870 and later lunched
! with Keyes. The body of Mrs. Reyes
was found soon after l O'Clock that af-
+ ternoon and the state has brought out
I that she had been dead about two
i hours
I Reyes was called as the first witness
! for the defense and identified his
| handwriting on postcards and checks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
DR.. CLARK RESIGNS
City Physician Docs Not Have Time
for Draft Board Work.

DR.. Fl. L. Clark, city physician. to-
day rendered to Governor Capper his
resignation as physician for the dra fit
exemption board in Topeka The gov
ernor appointed DR.. Forrest Loveland
as his successor
Doctor Clark and members of ~ @
city commission advised the governor
that the city physician was unable TO
look after draft examinations and give
proper attention to his work as CITY
physician The name of Doctor Love
man, adjutant general. and A record 81
the change will be sent to Provost
Marshal Crowder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
Sly Old Political Fox, Roscoe
Stubs, Is Only Waiting.
Will Make No Promises as to
Senatorial Ambitions.
ADMITS HE'S THINKING IT OVER
But Says He'll Have Some
thing To Say a Little Later.
He Is Riding the Waves and
Watching the Clouds Now.

Walter Roscoe Stubs of Lawrence.
the mysterious dark horse and enigma
Of the Republican United States sena-
torial fight, is in Topeka today. Aside
from a statement that he had received
hundreds of letters offering support.
the former Quaker governor declined
10 discuss his. plans. For the present.
at least Stubbs is content TO leave the
possibility of CANDIDACY 81 mid air,
with the probability OF a definite state
Inent this winter.
Smbbss persistent and insistent
silence regarding the senatOrship has
accustomed much concern in Republic
can scircles. There have been any
number of rumors to the effect that
Stubs would be a candidate next year.
There have been almost as many coun-
ter claims to the effect that the former
governor would not run. Stubbs him
self is noncommittal.
While the politicians are talking,
Stubs is thinking it over. The red
fox Of former political campaigns isn't
showing undue haste. Just now he is
riding the waves and watching
changes in the weather conditions.
That Same Old Story.
Il have been out of the state so
much the last few months I don't
know what is going on Stubbs said
Today. Never, though, nave ndu 81
many letters from so many sources as
in this matter. You can say, though,
that / am thinking about it. just now,
though l don't know. Maybe 1 will
have omething to say later
=. n the last few months Stubs has
sold two of his big ranches-one in
IFexas and another in Colorado-the
latter a 35,OOO-acre tract He has
also sold between 1000 and 5000
cattle.
- hen in Kansas Stubs has given
ffruch of his time to &var wo X. He
has been interested in the food con
selvation campaign and in various pa
triotic movements.
=, haven't had time to think about
pol. tics Really, l wish someone
Mould tell me what is going on"
And Stubhs left Topeka this after
noon without jumping in or with
drawing from the senatorial scrap.
s.- Kansas political observe have in
sisted Stubbs is strongly considering
an announcement to be made some
time this winter They argue the pres
ent tangle will afford the former gov
ernor an opportunity to come back"
Should he win the nomination in the
Republican primaries. he would then
have a chance to erase his defeat of
1912 and go to the senate over Sena-
tor William II. Thompson, who de-
feated Stubs by 5000 in the Demo-
crat landslide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
GET MONEY SATURDAY
Poll Tax Funds Will Be Refunded
After Dec. IA.

Topekans who paid their. poll tax
under the invalid law of the last leg
islature may obtain their money back
Saturday or any day thereafter, it
was announced today by w. H. Was
son, commissioner of finance. Was
son laid emphasis on the there
after"
The checks may be had any time
after Saturday. he said. Il would
advise those who haven't time to
wait in line to come up some day
next week so as to avoid congestion
Saturday"
The refund may be obtained at the
city treasurer's office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
TO BE MAIL-WOMEN
Hundred Apply for Post Carriers Jobs
in Chicago in a Day.

Chicago, Dec Zone hundred We
men today filed applications with the
postal authorities for jobs as mail car
riers. as a result of the women being
given trial in that capacity this
week. If those now engaged in the
work make good" in their fifteen day
trial, all other applicants will be Civ
en- an opportunity to win jobs thru
competitive examinations. The mail
women" now are working four hours
day and receiving 35 cents an hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

An Atlantic Port, Dec. 12.=Accord-
ing to advices received here today a
United States patrol boat has been
sunk in collision with two vessels off
the coast The meager report received
here said all the crew and much of
the equipment of the patrol boat were
taken aboard the other vessels. The
number of the crew is not know.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
FOR MISSISSIPPI FLEET
Federal Shipping Board Appropriates
$500. 900 for Barges.

Washington. Dec. IA big step
toward creating fleet in the AIissis-
sippi river to relieve railroad congesr
ton was taken today when the ship
ping board appropriated s3,36O,1OO
for construction of twenty-four barges
and four tugs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

New York Dec. notwithstanding
paper. 514@5%. Sterling. 60 day bills,
4T11A; commercial, 60 day bills on banks,
All: commercial. 60 day bills, 4.TO1a de-
mnnd. 4.75A cables 4T6 ZIG. Bar silver,
S53sc. Time loans, strong GO day bills, "a
a 5I2 80 days and months. 1265A.
Call money. firmcr: high. q: low. 51a !;
ruling rate, 6; closing 51@@5% last loan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
LOCAL MIENTEON

Byron F. Wilson. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. ]. Wilson of 1921 North
Quincy street. formerly with the Dali
ton Adding Machine company of Kan
sas City, has enlisted in the camp
quarter master corps al Camp Funston.
Do you want to know how to save
from 10 to Is per cent of coal and
receive the sa me amount of heat? I
will tell you in booklet for S1OO ard
3-cent stamp. Olof Ekberg. Topeka,
kan.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Miller left
Tuesday for Anadarko, Okla, to visit
Mr.. Miller's aunt, Mrs. L. L. Eastman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

Wall St, New York. Dec 12.-STOCKS-
Further losses today OF points in rails
and to . industrials war issues and ship
pings, measures the the growing appre
hension Of the financial community. Sales
appropriated 10000 shares.
Rallies of point in rails and large frac-
tions in .ndustrials scored i'll the last hour,
but they were succeeded by still lower
prices among the leaders. The closing was
weak Liberty As held at 1925 to 91.46
and the 31ns at o.. As to 9S 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
ANGRY, He KILLS WIFE
dependant in Cell Wichita Man Twice
Fails to Cut Own Throat

Wichita, Dec. 12.-Max Splitter. 46
years old, a stock salesman for a local
oil company, shot and killed his wife
in q fit of anger here today. and then
gave himself up to the police. He
twice tried to commit suicide after
being locked up by cutting his throat
with tin from a toba co can.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
100000 TO HALIFAX
British Government Sends Fund for
Relief and Rebuilding City.

London, Dec 1.-THE British gov
eminent today sent one million pounds
(about S5,00O,000) to Halifax for re
lief work and rebuilding of the CITY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

PERSISTENCE is the cardinal vir-
tue in advertising; no matter how
good advertising may be in other
respects, it must be run frequently
and constantly to be really successful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
ORGANIZE NEW GOVT
!. Leader of Recent Portugal Uprising Is
Made Premier of Cabinet.

Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. 12.-Dr.
eSidorio Paes. l ader of the revolution,
has been made premier and foreign
qninister.
Machado san -os, who led the upris-
sing Of a year ago. has been appointed
IN mister of tie interior.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

The funeral of Lottie Bunch. 10 years
old. who died December 10 in blackwell
Oklahoma. held from Peuwell's chapel
this afternoon at 2-S0 O'Clock. Burial was
in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

The funeral of G. W. weede who died
at the Old Soldiers home in Leavenworth
will be held from Penwell's chapel tomor-
row afternoon at ) 30 o'clock. Burial in
Nj Auburn cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Wedding rings. lS-K g9Id. I'D.
aarris- Goar Co. 1924 Z. 6th.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

MRS. MARY JANE WHITING. 81 years
old. died this morning at her residence 1874
Monroe street The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock from the
Michigan. Kansas. for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
SNAP SHOT S
AT HoMk NEWS


The Why's of Life.
Why is it. some folks think you must
BE SOME ONE. Just because,
They've read it in the paper,
That your great gran dfather was.
-Nels 1ingle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

GEORGE J. CLARK. - years old. died
last night in local hospital. He had been
u fireman at Station No. 1 for about eight
years. He is survived by his wife and one
son. Gordon Clark Funeral announcements
will be made late-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

MRS. F. ]. SCHRECK. of 434 Madison
street died this morning Funeral an
nouucements will be made later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. se7.-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

EDITH NOLAN. 10 years old. died at
the home of her father, J. w Nolan at 1900
Kansas avenue, Tuesday night Funeral
arrangements will be announced later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-12

ANTOINE SHEETZ. 10 years old. died
Tuesday ut his residence. SO Chandler
street. He is survived by his wife and one
daughter, Mrs. Annie Laurie Grosch and
by three sons. Charles. William and John
Sheetz- The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock from St Joseph's
Catholic church. Burial il Mt. Calvary GEM
etery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08
LaBounty's Settled
(Skagway Alaskan)

Mrs. George LaBounty and little sen arrived in Skagway from Wrangeil on the Jefferson last night to join her husband. who is head of the dry goods department in the Albert Reinert store. Mr. and Mrs. LaBounty have had their furniture brougt mp from Wrangell where they have resided for several years. and as soon as suitable residence can be secured here. they will establish a home here. For the present they have apartments at the Golden North Hotel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08
OFFICERS OF THE BANK OF ALASKA
 VISIT WRANGELL

Andrew Stevenson and W. K. Hillery, president and Vice presi- lent respectively of the Bank of Alaska, arrived Tuesday morning on the Princess Sophia. MT. Stevenson is returning to Alaska from a business trip to New York, while MT. Hillery is returning from a business trip to cities on the Pacific coast.
 Messrs. Stevenson and Hillery will spend several days here getting better acquainted with the Wran- gell people and local business con- ditions.
 From here they will go to Skag- way where MT. Stevenson makes his headquarters, and will be pres ent at the housewarming of their new bank building which is the finest business structure in Skagway.
 In the near future Messrs. Stevenson and HllIery will make an extended trip to the Westward, visiting their branch bank at Anchorage. Itis reported that be- fore MT. Stevenson returnes to Skaeway from the westward trip another branch bank will be eStab- lished at Cordova.
 Both gentlemen are optimistic over the business outlook in Alaska for the coming season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08
Telegraph Creek Notes

Mrs. Hyland reports that hel horses have been on the range al the winter and are rolling fat ane m far better condition then if they had been stall fed. There is al ways excellent winter pasturage on Dease Lake and Mac Danes Creek which are on the water shed of the Mackenzie river.
 The residence of Ed Barret was Recently destroyed by fire. Prac. ticaflv none of the household ef. fects were saved. At the tune oi the fire the residence was occupied bv Griff Thomas. This was the first fire al Telegraph Greek for several Years.
 As soon as navigation opens, a number ot Natives will come down the river to go to the front. It is reported that Indian Inspector Ty- son will be appointed Captain of the Native regiment.
 Telegraph Creek has sent a m .nher of men to the Front, and up to date only one has been re- ported wounded.
 The fall of snow in the region of Telegraph Creek has been lighter this year than usual.
 Natives report that since last ye..r the ptarmigans have complete ly deserted the Casiar district. There has also been a great de. CT. ase in the number of rabbits.
 Trappers on the head waters of the Stikine report better fur catches during the past winter than for several years.
 The Hyland fox farm on the StIkine produced a number of valu- able black and silver foxes during th@ past year.
 Ira Day has had very success. ful season trapping fur bearing an- imals. MT. Day came to Telegraph Creek in 1898 in company with Orsille c. Palmer, now owner of
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08
HORRIBLY BURNED
 ON FISHING BOAT

A serious accident occurred Monday morning aboard the gas boat North Cape when six miles out from Cape Decision. A jug of gasoline used for priming was upset. Capt. Hans Tldeman started to pick up the jug as it was rolling across the floor. Just as he took hold of the jug there was an explosion and the captain was horribly burned in the face and on the hands.
 Arne Sandvik, another member of the crew, was badly burned on one hs nd and on one side of the face. Emil Simonds at the wheel escaped being burned.
 The explosion burned out the batteries on the gasboat and it was therefore impossible to start up the engine again. The boat drifted until the crew attracted the attention ot the gasboat Nj. agara which picked them up and brought them to Wrangell arriv- ing here "A hours after the ac- cident.
 Drs. Shurick and Pigg dressed the burns of the two men, and Tuesday evening they were taken on the City of Seattle to their homes in Ketchikan. Capt. Tide mans condition is serious on ac- count of infection in the hand.
 The gasboat North Cape is a 35-foot boat used for halibut fish, ing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

Al Osborn who returned on the Watson reports that when he ar. rived on the property in Oregon which he had expected to buy he found that it did not suit him. so he did not make the purchase as he had intended. While away he be- came interested in another piece of property, but the deal could not be closed till April. Mir. Osborn then decided to return to Wrangell and spend the month with his family here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08
St. Philips Church

Our countryman's rights to travel on the seas is being at- lacked, and the cry is Prepare to stand against your enemies"
 Is there anything attacking your personal liberty? What is it? Who and what are the enemies?" This will be the theme at St. Philips Church Sunday evening next. It will help you to prepar e. Come.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

The Junior Basket Ball boys will give another exhibition game Monday evening next. There will be two games, one by the older set and one by the younger Ice cream will be served after the game. Proceeds to help pay the expenses of the gymnasium,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

the Wrangell Electric Light and Power plant.
 John Simpson, son of the Indian agent at Telegraph Creek, and Miss Agnes Foster, daughter of the pioneer merchant of Telegraph Creek, will be married on March 20.
 Harry Dodd the gold commis. sioner at Telegraph Creek. reports that there will be considerable min ing activity in his district the com. ing season.
 Iyak, an old Chinaman, who has been in the Cassiar district for al- most thirty years, was recently found dead at the wood-yarl two miles back of town. Death is SUD- posed to have been caused by heart disease.
 Dandy Jim and Johnny McCul- tough who are trapping at Dutch Charlie's ripple report that Moose are much more numerous this year than usual.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08
FUR FARMING
(valdeZ Miner)

A splendid opportunity is offered men with little money to inyes. to make a stake in fur farming. Good foxes for breeding purposes cost S2oo per pair, and from five to ten pairs are sufficient to start man in business. There are any number ot islands on Prince Will liam Sound which can be rented for nominal sum from the govern. ment. These islands are heavily timbered. with good water and plenty of sandy beaches for the foxes to get their food from, and living would be both cheap and convenient for the fur farmer, as the waters teem with halibut, cod and other food fishes. and the bays are full of clans and other shell fishes. For the man who is weary of town life there is no surer or
 more pleasant occupation than fur farming. The animals practically take care of themselves. and re- quire but little attention save at the breeding season. Several men in this vicinity are onducting such farms. and they are long past the experimental stage. With the pro- bable exception ot clothing, the in. vestors expenses would be practi- cally nothing while his crop was growing, as geese. ducks, and fish abound ip the waters, and many varieties of game in the hills. 4 man should have enough capital to purchase few pairs of foxes, erect and furnish a house. and by a sea. worthy boat, which with Very few supplies would be all that is neces- Sary
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

At the meeting of the town coun- cil last Thusday evening John W. Stednan was appointed registrar for the ensuing election. See of- fcial notice on the second page ot the Seminal.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

Two moose are reported to have wintered at a ranchers barn in the upper Susitna valley. The animals were driven in by the deep snows, and have been fed and cared for all winter by the rancher, who states that he will turn them loose in the spring.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

The Seward Post and lditarod Pioneer have both declared in fa- vor of the division of Alaska. The former paper suggests that the First Division should become a seperate territory, while the Idita- rod Pioneer thinks the whole coastal region which would in. clude the First and Third Divisions, should be made a seperate Terri tory. There is sentiment in favor of both propositions in southeart- ern Alaska-and sentiment in ia. vor of either.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

The cowboy stunt that was pulled off immediately after the arrival of the Humboldt Saturday occasioned no little merriment to large num- her of SDectatOrS
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

Mrs. J. R. Smith of Sulzer is in Wrangell on the way home from a visit to relatives in Cali fornia where she attended the wedding of her daughter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-03-08

The monthly social of the Arctic Brotherhood last evening was we'll attended and was thoroughly en- joyed by all present. This was the last A $. social of the season.