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Evening journal., 1917-01-17
BANCROFT COMPANY
Lowers FOOD Price
Sells Meats and Provisions
TO Employees Practically
at Wholesale Price
NOW AN EXPERIMENT,
MAY BE PERMANENT

The effoct upon worlSmen Of the pres.
ent continuous advance in the prices OF
.foodstufs is receiving attention from
employers Of large numbers Of menhan.
les and laborers The Joseph Bancroft
8 Sons Company has been experiment
ing along this line. with a view to the
betterment Of the living conditions Of
It's employees
The supplying the employees Of the
firm hith foOdstuffs of all kinds, prac-
tioally at cost, bas been under considera-
ton by the officials of the company for
some time, and, while no definite decis-
ion as to their future action in the
matter has been reached as yet, the re-
suits Of recent experiments along this
line are being analyzed as an aid IN
reaching such decision.
According TO one OF the officials OF
the Bancroft company. experiments
IN the direction Of furnishing en-
ployes with various standard articles
OF food, including fresh meats and
vegetables, as we'll as other articles
OF household necessity, have been
made. One OF the officials connected
with the company has conducted prac-
tical tests along this line for a week
or so. During that time it is under
stood the employees OF the company
were enabled to purchase supplies
for their tables at a substantial re-
duction from the current retail rates
That this action on the part Of the
company met with the enthusiastic
approval Of the large numbers OF en-
ployes is unnecessary to say. the best
evidence OF their approval being the
large numbers OF employees who avail
ed themselves OF the innovation to
save money on food supplies includ-
ing meats and groceries.
An official OF the Bancroft Com
pany. in conversation with a repre-
sentative OF THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL. this morning, said.
"The company has taken no definite
, action regarding this matter, as yet.
We are considering the subject from
its various angles but have arrived
at no conclusion regarding il. One
| of the officials OF the company. how
/ ever. did put the plan into practical
( application for week or so. which
was in the nature OF an experiment,
and IL was well received by our en-
ployes. The project has been under
consideration for some time by the
firm. hut. as said before. there has
/ been no definite decision made as to
/ installing the system"
Employees OF the company voice the
hope that the experiment will be
made a permanent feature because
under II they will be enabled to pur-
chase meats. groceries and other
necessary staple articles OF food di-
rect from the company at prices ap-
preciably less than they would be
compelled to pay in the markets. in
some instances as much as four or
five cents a pound for meats.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
eERMAN.AMERICAN ALLIANCE.

The following officers were erected
at the annual meeting of the Ger
man-American Society, held last nignt
at the Hotel Stoeckle: H. c. Sehneid-
er. president; Carl Geisler. vice-presi-
dent; Theodore Backer, recording
secretary: G. J. Fink, treasurer;
Arthur wyatt, member Of the execu-
tive committee: the Rev. S. G. Won
Bosse member OF the charity COM
mittee: Henry Schneider, Frank
Gradwohl and \. Walters. delegates
10 the German American Alliance.
The feature OF the meeting was the
address by Frederick H. Steinle' a
member OF the Chamber or COM
merce. on the workings OF tnat or
gsnization. A ball will be given in
the near future under the auspices
~ tbe charity committee and recep-
tion for members will be held Febru-
ar.v o1
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
BY CHARLES p. STEWART,
United Press Stat Correspondent

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Evening journal., 1917-01-17
No BREAK YET IN
SENATE DEADLOCK
Democratic Senators Unable
to Agree; Six Favor Bar
nard fer President
HARTMAN AND TUNNEL
HOUSE ATTORNEYS
Star Correspondent

Stan Correspondent
DOVER, Del, Jan. 1.-THE Senate
took two ballots this afternoon with
out any election OF a president pro
tenn. The regular Republican sup
ported Senator Newton for president
pro TEN. instead Of Senator Hoffecker,
The ballots were Newton, z; CORN
ley, Z; Barnard, 8.
The Democratic senators held a
long conference before the Senate ses-
sion. Senator Gormley, spokesman
for the Democrats. stated the Demo
cratic senators could not agree, and
will continue to vote as they have been
for a time, at least.
II is understood. however, that all
but one OF the Democratic Sen
ators we're ready TO vote for
Senator Barnard, for president
pro tenn. The one Democratic
Senator, however, refused to agree ia
the proposition. The Senate adjourn
ed until 1890 o'clock.
According 10 reports. the three
hold-out Republican and Democratic
Senators are in a deal over the or
ganization OF the Senate This deal
includes, it is said, the election OF
Robert G. Houston as attorney foI
the Senate and Colonel Theodore
Townsend for clerk of the Senate.
Senator Mitchell is opposing the
deal il is said,
Republican Senators Conferred.
The regular Republicans and three
Continued on fage Two)
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
ENOUGH MEMBERS
OF HOUSE petition
FOR RESUBMISSION

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL,
DOVER, Del. Jan. 17.-Represen-
tatives Hutchison and Gregg signed
the rural New Castle liquor license
resubnission petition today. making
the necessary six in the House. II
had already been signed by Ahern.
Boyce, Burris and Buckingham.
It is reported four Of the five sena-
tors in Rural New Castle will sign IT,
making enough members. if all keep
their names on the petition TO orihs
about resubmission.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
SHOW GOvERNOR'S LOVING CUP.

The handsome silver loving cup
nresented the retiring governor.
Charles r. Miller. by the members or
the General Assembly is on exhibit
tion in the Market street show WIN
dow of the Millard F. Davis store,
where the cup was procured, and is
attracting much attention
The cup is sterling silver, gold lined
and is mounted on an ebony stand.
From bottom of stand to top, the cup
is p IA inches high. It Is beautifully
engraved with the following inscrip-
tion; Presented to His Excellency
Charles r. Miller. Governor OF State
of Delaware, by tho Ninety-sixth
General Assembly. 1917" The seal
OF the State is shown on the ebony
base
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
BY the United Press

BY the United Press
LONDON, England. Jan. II.
The Admiralty announced the sinking of the
following ships:
GeOrgic-S,7s3 tons, White Star Line; Liverpool.
Mount Temple-s,s5O tons; Canadian Pacific,
Liverpool.
Netherby HalI-L461 tons; ElIerman Lines,
London.
King GeOrge-PreSumabIy the 1858 ton liner
owned by the FreShfeld Steamship Company,
of Glasgow. UlOyd's lists three vessels Of
this name, but all are very small vessels, eX-
cept the FreshfieId Companys ship)
Minieh-NOt listed in Lloyds but there is a
Menevian, of 2,229 tons, owned by Williams
and Company, London.
vOltaire-s6ls tons; LampOrt & Holt, Liver
pool.
Dramatist-5,4l5 tons; Charente Steamship
Company, Liverpool
Radnorshire-L31 tons; Royal Mail Steam
Packet Company, London.
Nantes-French schooner, 2679 tons; SOcietie
NOuvelle DPArmament, Nantes
Asnieres-French schooner, not listed in LlOyds.
The Admiralty announced these vessels cap
tured:
St. TheOdOre-i992 tons; British and Foreign
Steamship Company, London.
YarrowdaIe-i,652 TONS MaclSiIl Steamship
Company, Glasgow.
United Press cables from BuenOs Aires, Rio
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
DRAGS MAN FROM RACE
after ICY COLD bath

Special officer Thomas Gaynor. who
looks after the welfare at night of
residences in the Washington Heights
section, rescued a man who said he
was Frank Noblitt, farm hand Of
Hockessin, from the north race of the
Brandywine early Monday morning.
officer Gaynor was at Eighteenth
and Franklin streets when he heard
calls for help. He hastened into the
park and discovered a man struggling
in the race. He was dragged out
with great difficulty, and was nearly
overcome by cold. The man said he
had lost his way in the dark. He was
taken to the Jessup and Moore plant
where he dried his clothes in the
boiler room.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
By The United Press.

PARIS. Jan. 17.-French patrols
penetrated the German lines at sew
eral points at the heights Of the
Meuse and in Apremont forest. the
war office announced today. German
attacks at several other points were
repulsed.
After the bombardment reported in
yesterdays communique, the Germans
attacked the French lines east OF
Clery and south Of Blanche last night
today's announcement said The as
sault was repulsed.
A small attack was made az Esparges
but this was also repulsed after hvIl!
I hand-to-hand fghting.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
nrvIVAL AT ASBURY.

The Rev. George White UaNsuH,
,rbo * conducting revival meetings in
Asb,,rv Al y. Church this week, last
night preached on Repentance Inc
subject OF the sermon for tais even
ing will be: "The Work or the Holy
Snirit"
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
VADENI RETAKEN
BY SbAV FORCES
PETROGRAD SAYS
French Patrols Penetrate the
German Lines on
MeuSe Heights
Greece accepts Allies
entire ULTIMATUM
By The United Press

By The United Press.
PETROGRAD. Jan H. - Russian
forces have stormed and retaken the
Rumanian city of Vadeni, today's Off
cial statement declared.
Heavily reinforced. the enemy at
tempted to retake Vadeni after We
captured the city" the statement said.
Advancing in dense formation. the
enemy suffered great losses, failing
to reach our trenches"
An enemy attack southwest OF
Pralea was beaten back in disorder by
a counter attack, the report asserted.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
KaiSer'S Auxiliary Cruiser Carrying Y Cannon and
4 Torpedo Tubes, Rivals the Emden in Ruthless
Sea Warfare and Escapes. Japanese Ship Lands
Crews at PernambuCO, Many Of Whom Had Been
Held Prisoners 2S Days. British Admiralty
Admits Loss Of Eight English and
Two French Merchantmen
% SHIPS SUNK or CAPTURED BY GERMAN SEA RAIDER

deJaneirO and PernambucO gave, in addition to
the above the following ships as having been
sunk by the raider:
Company, Belfast.
Samara-6,OO7 tons; Gle de Sud Amerique,
Bordeaux.
Ortega-s,O75 tons; Pacific Steam Navigation
Company, Liverpool.
Hammershus-393 tons; Dempsl1ils SeIsl1 Dan
nebOrg, Copenhagen.
Newport Land-NOt listed in LOyd's Register.
NOuant-NOt listed in Lloyd's Register.
San Georgic-Three vessels of this name are
listed in Lloyds, but the only one of trans
Atlantic size is a 6,392 ton vessel, the prop
erty Of the SOceta di Navigazione A Vapore
Sicula-Americana, of Messina
Michsnethiel-NOt listed in Lloyd's Register.
St. Sael-NOt listed in I.loyd's Register
SnOwdOn Grange-NOt listed in Lloyd's Reg
lister.
GailiIy--NOt listed in uoyd's Register.
The Buenos Aires cables mentioned the
SempIe, probably misspeIling for Mount Tenn
pie mentioned in the British Admiralty state
nent; the YanOndale, undoubtedly meaning Var
rowdale mentioned in the Admiralty statement;
the st. HiOdOr. undoubtedly referring TO the
ST. Theodore, of the Admiralty statement and
detailed a report from the steamer Helberby
about loss of life. Undoubtedly Helberhy is
a misspelng for Netherby Hal-pOssibly con-
fused in wireless-which the Admiralty state
ment mentioned.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
FrNrRAL OF JAMES GRIER.

Funeral services OF James Grier
we've held Yesterday afternoon at the
residence OF his daughter, Mrs. James
7 Riley. No. e1S Washington street
The Rev. Richard c. Trapnel OF st.
Andrews Church, Ofioiated inter-
ment was made in Riverview Gene
ferv
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
MISSION SOCIFTY MEETTNG.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society OF Mt. Salem NJ f. Church
will meet tomorrow afternoon IN the
home of Mrs. Richard Brown. No. 2001
Rockford Road
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
By The United Press.

LONDON, Jan. l7.-Grave disturbances
quelled only by use Of troops have forced
closing Of the railway station at
Cologne, according to Central News dis
patches today from Geneva The clos
ing has been in effect three days, it was
stated
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
Rr The limited Pre.a.

ATHENS, Jan. ls (Delayed) The
Crown Council tonight decided TO accept
the Allies entire ultimatum, without
reserve. Ministers Of the Entente Pow
ers here were advised Of this decision,
Release Of Venizehst prisoners u consid-
cred imminent.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
20 LAVE eolu EvARo RESIDENCE

Building Inspector Preston today IS
sued permit to L. w Syfrit TO build
a dwelling at No. 2Sl0 Boulevard at a
cost of $4,000.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
suEEERs ERoM INJuREp ANKLE.

Herbert W. Myers, of No. S31 Van
Buren street. is suffering from a lac
Grated ankle. due TO slipping oil the
step Of West Eighth street car.
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
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Evening journal., 1917-01-17
By the United Press

1000 miles the
hCapa Allied warhps
Evening journal., 1917-01-17
WEATHER

Partly overcast tonight and
Thursday; warmer tonight;
fresh southwest winds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

Mr.. Bingham will also sing number
of comic and classic songs. He has
had a wide field of experience, having
been connected with all the earlier
opera companies, such as Col. Ma
pleson, Bostonians, Boston Lyric Opera
Company, Boston Ideals, Henry w.
Savage light and grand operas, and
-Perley's Comedians
Mrs. Bingham, or Rozita, as she is
known, possesses a remarkable lyric
soprano voice, singing E and F, in alt
with as much ease as her middle regis
ter. But her speciality is that wonder
full piano accordion, of which she is
the mistress. She will play standard
overtures, organ limitations. popular Sc
lections, etc
Miss Mary Caldwell. is the young
lady at the piano. She will play the
accomplishments, and honor us with
such numbers as 'valse Caprice" by
Newman "Marche Militaire," by Schu-
bert-Tausic, prelude, in G Minor
by Rachmanioff, and some lighter num-
berS.
This versatile company will close
their program with some trio numbers
that will make the weIkin ring and
send US all home with light hearts and
a smile on every face
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
OGALLAH DID WELL

We deem it worth while to give an
account of the result of our White
Christmas offering to the Armenian
sabbath schools of Ogallah, on Christ
mas eve. Much credit is due to the
teachers, Miss NoI and Miss Palmer,
for their work in training the child
rem for the entertainment; also to
Mrs. w. A. Tawney for carrying out
the program in the absence of the
teachers; also credit is due Miss Mar
jory Icely for her splendid work at
the piano and the chorus work which
greatly pleased all. The decorations
about the altar were very pleasing to
those who came to place their gift
offerings in an iron box placed where
every one in the house could person
ally place their contributions. The
total contribution amounted to S16O
which was telegraphed to the Armen-
ian and Serian relief committe at
New York yesterday. Also a box of
clothing of 100 pound weight was
directed to the same countries.
All are highly pleased and much
gratified over the result of this new
effort of giving instead of a receiv-
ing Christmas. 1t was truly crafty
ing to see how cheerful and happy
the children were in the giving to
this cause. Every cent received was
wired as two parties volunteered to
pay for the message.
One who was there
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
BOSTON TO CHICAGO IN A GYPSY
CARAVAN.

Probably one of the most unique
methods ever employed to gather ma
terial for a Lyceum program was Mr..
and Mrs. Bingham's trip in gypsy
wagon from Boston to Chicago This
trip was taken to acquire local color
for Mr.. Bingham's character imperson-
atoms.
An interesting incident of the trip
illustrates forcibly that in a search
for comedy, one may encounter the!
sublime as well. One day they droveI
into the peaceful little city of Hlion, ]
N Y. 1t was the day when the peo-
pie were striving to make a substan-'
tial contribution to the Red Cross fund
Mrs. Bingham was playing her piano
accordion and the music from the
gypsy wagon caught and held their at
tention. Mrs. Bingham ceased play
ing; someone in the crowd cried !,
"Play again play something; play
something"
Upon being Informed that it was Red
Cross day, Mr.. and Mrs. Bingham stood
in the street and played and sang thar
stirring French battle song. THE Mar
seilles-" A collection was taken which
Melted the Red Cross over S125-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

A Leavenworth man is going to run
for the Office of superintendent of in
surance of Kansas on the grounds
that he wants to put the trust out of
business and give the people a square
deal. His ambition is truly laudable
and he should receive a unanimous
vote for the Office. But just watch the
insurance companies get busy. He will
have plenty of opposition. The real
real superintendent of insurance since
the days of the late Webb McNall-
Osborne Farmer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

A lady advertised for man to
work in her garden, and two men ap-
piled for the job. While she was in
terviewing them on the lawn, she no
ticed that her mother on the piazza
was making signs to her to choose
the shorter of the two men which she
finally did When the ladies were
alone the daughter said: "Why did
you signal me to choose the shorter
man, mother? The other had a much
better face" "Face!" returned the old
lady. when you pick out man to
work in your garden you want to go
by his overalls. If they're patched OF.
the knees you want him; if they're
patched on the seat, you don't. -
T.,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

The endeavor of the Rozita Music
Makers is TO produce legitimate, clean
and wholesome laughter and joy, judi
ciously interspersed with the choicest
and most interesting of the classics
Mr.. Bingham's anecdotes and stories
are very amusing. as most of them are
from actual experience. and he has put
them into the different dialectsIrish,
Italian. Swedish-to give them more
variety of expression
Mr.. and Mrs. Bingham's little sketch
which they have entitled Before and
After is a travesty on courtship and
marriage. The bit of travesty on the
sunragettes should not offend any
one. as it is intended for laughing pur-
poses only.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

For SaIe-Angues yearling bull,
$780, James O'Toole, Banner, Kansas.
Adv. 43 It
Wanted-Girl for general house
work. Address P. o. box 312 or phone
94-Adv. 43.
We rent typewriters anywhere and
our machines are all in first class
shape. Salina Typewriter Company,
Salina, Kansas. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
Fresh Pork at Bakers. Adv.

Fresh Pork at BAKERS Adv
The new Telephone directory will
be out the first of the year.
Alex Harvey was up from Ogallah
last Monday using our sidewalks
W. H Finch took the jitney Christ
mas afternoon and visited in Quinter.
DIR. /. B. Hall, of Wa-Keeney, was
in our city last Friday.-Grinnell
Record.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sellers spent
Christmas afternoon near Collyer
with relatives.
Rem Hinshaw, of Wa-Keeney was
an Ellis visitor the first of the week.
Ellis Headlight.
Miss Marjory Gibson is home from
Lawrence spending her Christmas
vacation with home folks.
George and Myron Niesley are
home to spend the holidays with their
parents, Prof. and Mrs. Niesley.
Mrs. Glen Hinshaw arrived Satur-
day night for a few days visit with
relatives and friends in our city.
ling, underbit in right ear. T. A.
Neal, Cedar Bluffs Adv. "A ZIP.
The postoffice did big business
during the Christmas rush. Miss
Delta Keyer was an able assistant.
Lieut. Kelly, OF Wa-Keeney, was
in town Saturday and Sunday, the
guest of Miss Freeze-Hille City
Reveille.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morgan and
children came up from Salina Monday
night for a visit with the Morgan and
Holmes families.
Miss Carrie Stradal came from
Wilson to spend her vacation with
relatives. Miss Carrie is teaching in
the above town.
Sanol Eczema Prescription is a
famous old remedy for all forms of
Eczema and skin diseases. Sanol is
a guaranteed remedy. Get a 35c
large trial bottle at the drug store
Adv. Is.
The "kick" in beer is to be reduc-
ed to per cent. 1t is estimated that
this will cut down the amount of
grain used about 80 per cent, and thus
save it for food. No doubt if these
wise and good men should some time
catch the Devil, they would, instead
of destroying him, trim his hoofs,
saw off his tail and turn him loose
again. 1t would be so unlady-like
to destroy hin.-Lawrence Gazette.
The oil prospects of this country
were given a big boost the latter part
of last week and indications are that
a good supply of oil will be found in
Smith county. The first we'll being
put down near Bellaire, when at a
depth of three hundred feet encoun-
tered a flow of oil which is estinlat-
ed at five barrels per day and also
strong flow of gas was reported at
the same depth Wells are also being
put down at Hummer, Cedar and
Athol, where the indications for oil
were similar to those at Bellaire-
Kensington Mirror
Last Sunday morning, December
%. 1917. Miss Alberta Brabb and Mr.
John Milholland, of this city, were
united in marriage at the Methodist
parsonage, Rev. Sutton, the pastor,
performing the ceremony Miss Lulu
Mllholland sister of the groom and
MI Macy Beason stood up with the
happy couple In the afternoon a we'd
ding dinner was given at the Brabb
home near Ogallah- Both young peo-
pie are very well and favorably
known, the bride being student OF
Trego County High School, and the
groom being employed for the last
several months at AIiltonvale where
they expect to make their future
home. Both have many warm friends
who wish them long, happy and
prosperous life; the World also joins
In congratulations and good wishes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
PRODUCERS OF
MUSIC MAKERS

The house that stands opposite the
Inn of Grief is labeled Joy.
The best antidote that physicians
prescribe for melancholy is laughter.
In a war. laughter is as essential to
success as is courage