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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-04
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS


Cold Facts.
We used to have coal cellars
When there was ccal to SELL
But with black diamonds sinking so
Salt-cellars hold them Welt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-02
II. R. 7s,-Prohibition bill drafted by
Joint prohibition committee,
senate Biils,


Joint prohibition committee
senats Biiis,
| S. +. 220. Moriary tby reauest> Joint
| resolution authorizing suit against the state
for material furnished for the North Bend
| state aid bridge
s. +, sS, Robertson. Holt--Authorises
county officers 10 employ whatever clerks
sna s,enosraphsrs are necessary to con-
duct the business Of their offices
| y, y, 2S2, Samuelson. Webster--Anerds
pure food act and requires name Of each
Ingredient In preparation to be marked on
package.
8. +, $50. ober,ies, Neutrality-suspicious.
method OF taking school census and requires
statement as to crippled children
| O. 2st Hasse, pixon--Prohibits the
| use OF trading stamps and similar devices.
| ., r. asb Bushee, kimball-Provides tor
CITY ownership and control Of cemeteries In
$4,000.
| 8. r. as, Sandal York---Provides for q
board OF three to investigate conduct OF
praotieins attorneys.
So, sF' az. Wilson pcdse--crsates office of
public Administrator In each county.
5. +. 23S, Wilson. Dodge--Requires State
Railway commission to keep on file in Its
otiice the sectional map OF the state Of Ne
oraska for the purpose Of determining long
distance toll rates according to air line
mileage, and raises the time for talking
from three to five minutes.
y r. ase, Hager Adams---Coun,y Judges
| not permitted to practice as attorneys,
| .. r. $40. Adams. Dawas--Reiates to I'LL
ins or applications for freight cars and ad-
vance OF fees, oto. Comprehensive act de-
! signed to abste car shortage troubles.
o. r, sN, Tanner. Douslss-Makes It n
| misdemcanor for bondsmsn to falsify when
qualifying under oath and fixes penalty.
y, y, sts, Bennett pouglas--Prescribes
method for rsEistertns bonds and fees to be
| g. y. ats, Bennett pouslas-Provides for
| the establishment Of y fiscal agency In
New York optional with municipalities
s. Y. 2t. Bennett, Douglas-Provides that
cities may advertise for bids on coal. hay
or other supplies at any time. Present law
In December,
r. AS. Howell pouslas--Provides
| method by which Omaha may acquire any
public utility by condemnation proceedings.
8, r. aS Moriarty, pouslas-uso Of false
statement orally for the purpose OF OBJ
taininS money. goods. ETC.. Of value made =
/ felony.
s. r. sI7. Henry tby equest)--Prehibits
any officer or cmploye Of any city village.
| school district or water district from be-
| coming candidate for nomination, election
or appointment, or accepting any position
under the national or state committee Of
| any party,
S, F. sts. Henry Thy request,-Prohlbits
any officer elected on 9 nonpartisan ballot
from holding any office on political COM
mittee.
8. r. 2ts, Educational Committee-Ex-
tends aggregate school tax exclusive Of
bonds and special warrant taxes from %
to so mills
s. r. $50, Gates. ssrpy--Prov,des q
| bounty Of ~ for the destruction Of coyotes
and gray wolves.
9, v. EST. Doty and Ruhrman--Require
state board Of equalization to publisi an
nuslly . tabulatcd statement as to acres Of
land and value.
s. r. $50, Doty, Seward--Prcvides that
warrants drawn on the state treasury need
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-02
NEAL ESIAlE- lnvestme.. =.

A COFNER lot. +6xl%S. unrestricted and
sacrifice for cash, for owner, who Is ieav-
Ing Omaha This lot Is on corner Of Far
nam and Cunning car line and all paving
Is In and paid for Call u II you are In
terested In bargain. Shuisr Cary.
800 Keeline Bldg Ptcae d. sofa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-02

You win CIT Instant Relief.
Or. Bells Pins-Tar-Honey soothss your
cough. ailays Inflammation. ioosens the
mucous and you breathe much better. sSc'
All druggists.--Advertisema
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-02

London. Feb. l.--Amerioan securities were
more active. with United States Steel and
the low priced shares receiving the most
attention on the stock exchange here today
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-02
AAUsEM HINTS
~ Phone
(0tA0NQyM S e.,

THE BEST OF VAUDEVILLE
RRiyk sis A silsb t NfAtt sfs is s''s
a;'; cxP.w fEsT AE zc' eHSStE ~
mond q Csvssiy, Mile. Dovis; Brent Hayes;
Nall o'coansli; 6rphsus Travel Weekly.
Priess, Gallery loo, Best SEATS (axespt
Sst q Sen.l, zBe. Nighta. Toe. zSes zoe, I5e.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
yellow KIDNAPPED AND dashed FOR PAC|FIST TALKS
Kasers Agents Spread Sedjtion In CadOr11as Arr
THIS PRAYER R0USED
RESENTMENT CAUSING
BIGEL0W'S KIDNAPPING

CINCINNATI, O.. oct &C.,
This prayer as quoted I'm part
was offered by Bigelow az sunday
afternoons meeting of the PeC-
pies church at the Grand opera
house, and was responsible. 10 IS
said. for the kidnapping
Grant us, . God, this miracle.
May all the peoples of the earth
discover speedily that 1t is not
revenge and blood and victory
that they desire bur love and
peace and federation
Save the soul of the emperor
of Germany and the proud men
surrounding him-saNe from
their pride all the kings and
presidents and rulers OF the
earth-save US from shameful
boasJings: save us from vehem-
ent speech. save us from the
deadly sin of self Righteousness"
Bigelow reference TO the
kaiser was resented Instead of
reading the presidents proclama-
ti0n which made yesterday day
of prayer for success of American
arms. Bigelow read the presi-
dents proclamation issued Sept
6. 1914. which called for a day OF
prayer for world peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
Grand Jury Gets Case
Against CASTOR Means

covered evidence in Means \eW
York apartments indicating there
was plot afoot 20 murder Mrs
King
The state will also offer the testi-
mony OF Charles Dry. a. farmer Nv
ing near the scene Of the shooting
TO refuse statements made 10y Means
concerning facts connected with the
killing.
The defense so far has failed 90
show its hand, but has summoned
witnessed and has secured the serv-
ices Of another lawyer. Frank Arm
field Of Monroe. a criminalist Couu-
sci for the defense now numbers
nine
Means, after more than a month
spent in JAIL was still blase and con
hdent today that ne viii be freed
He has prepared a lengthy state
ment on his own case containiEr
thousands OF words in which he tells
OF his relations with Mrs. King He
spent his entire time In Jail here
working on the case. and has been
in frequent consultation with hi-
counsel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29

international News Service:
CONCORD. y. G.. Oct 29.-The
mysterious death of Mrs. NIaude A.
King at Blackwelder Springs on the
night Of Aug. %. again claimed the
center Of the stage in North Carolina
today when solicitor Hayden Glenn
ent sent a bill of indictment to the
.Cabarrus county grand jury charging
CASTOR 3. Means with the woman's
murder.
The strength OF the states case is
hung on circumstantial evidence
largely secured from experts, who
claim that il would have been impos-
siDie FOR Mrs. King TO have shot her
self in the manner i'm which she was
found.
Asst. District Atty. Dooling q New
York arrived here today 20 assist in
the prosecution OF the case If an in
dictment is returned by the grand
jury. With him came Capt Jones.
pistol expert. DR.. Otto Schultze. med
ical expert and Detectives Jones and
Cunife. who claim ed 10 have dis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
RESTRICT SALES
Of CANNED FOOD
Hoover Places Ban on SpeCu-
IatiOn and Deals in
Futures"
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international News Service
WASHINGTON. oct. %. - The
government today moved to check
speculation in canned goods. Special
regulations were issued by Food
Administrator Hoover to govern
Gamers, who will be placed under
license on Nov. /.
Rigid prohibitions were promul-
gated against the sale Of futures in
canned peas, corn, tomatoes. salmon
and sardines before Feb. I. This
date may be changed later. if il is
deemed necessary TO meet the needs
of the military forces Of the allies.
The custom which many Gamers
have followed Of overselilng their
estimated output will be discontin-
ued under the following regulations:
The hcensee shall not sell for
future delivery any canned peas,
canned corn. or canned tomatoes in
excess Of IS per cent of the normal
yield OF such acreage as the licensee
has already under contract or legal
contract. The licensee shall not sell
for future delivery canned salmon
or canned sardines in excess of 80
per cent Of his estimated pack. con-
servatively figured with regard 20
his capacity and the supply OF FISH
which can reasonably be expected
by him"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
BAKERS VIEW OF THE
MILITARY SITUATION.

Important developments are
impending on all fronts-even in
East Africa.
Outstanding features are the re-
lentless British offensive in the
Ypres salient and the sustained
thrust Of the French north Of the
Aisne.
The casualties of the enemy are
rising steadily.
The time apparently has come
for another str ltegic retreat on
the German ", IN front.
Italy is passi through a diff
cult moment. I must be remem-
bered that i'm May. 1916. the Aus
TRANS attempted similar on
slaught but after days Of success
were stopped on the edge of the
Italian plain and driven back
The German drive against the
Russians in the Riga sector prob
ably has ended for the time being
engagements of local import
ance are progressing on the ROu-
manian and Macedonian fronts.
In Mesopotamia the British are
consolidating their advance and
strengthening their whole line Of
defense.
Threatened important move
ments of the Turks. aided by
Terman and Austrian units, have
not materialized
The training Of the American
units in France progresses stead
lily and favOrably.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OF
ILLINOIS PASSES AW A Y

international News Service
CHICAGO, oct. 29.-Congressman
Charles Martin. representing the
fourth Illinois district died here to-
day at the home of his son. He has
been ill for three months from peri
tonitis and stomach disorders Flo
was IS years old.
Congressman Martin had been a
power in democratic politics in Chi
cago for the last 30 years He was 2
member Of the Chicago city council
for IA years. and was elected 10 con
gress last November after a stiff fight
in the primaries i'm which ne defeat
ed James T. McDermott
Congressman Martin was born In
Syracuse. Y. Y. but came 10 Chicago
when he was Is years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
Food VIII WinWar
This Week Slogan

International News Service
WASHINGTON. oct 29-"Food
Will win the war" This is the slo-
gan of food pledge" week which
opened today and which has for its
object the enrolment OF AT least
IS million of the - million Amer
lean housewives as members of the
food administration An army of
more than 100000 canvassers start
ed today 10 visit housewives in cities.
towns and villages To induce them
TO sign food administration pledge
cards. In ever home where n card
is signed the canvassers viii leave
window c, d.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
Baker Sees Hope of Checking Marshal
Mackenzen's Great Drive on Italians

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. oct. 2s.-Admit-
ting that important developments
appear 10 be impending in all Of the
war theaters, Sec'y of War Newton
ID. Baker, in his weekly review Of the
situation, today expresses the utmost
confidence in the ultimate outcome.
He declares that the Germans are
suffering severely. Most significant
Of all, however, is the secretary's
comments on the seemingly sweeping
victories OF the Austro- German
hordes under command of King
Charles Of Austria and Field Mar
shall Won MaCkensen over the Ital-
ians With the frank admission that
Italy is passing through a difficult
moment" the secretary adds the fol-
lowing reassuring statement:
we must remember that in May,
1916. the Austrians attempted a
similar onslaught. They had fine
weather. a well chosen terrain. and
above all the far superior ability of
their armies 10 rely upon. At that
time the Austrians won decided sue
cesses during the initial days Of the
fighting. and pressed on 70 the edge
Of the Italian plain. only 20 be stop
ped and driven back"
Note of Optimism.
Throughout the summary the sec
rotary sounds a note of confident
optimism. His complete summary is
as follows:
This offensive was launched on
six mile front near the west end of
the Chemin- Danes at dawn on
oct. %.
Gen. Petain so well masked his
preparations that the enemy was
taken by surprise as to the exact
terrain chosen for the attack, and
was overwhelmed before being able
to organize a concentrated resist
ance.
The German lines we're pene-
trated 10 a depth of well over two
miles at one point
This first attack was Immediately
followed by a second assault in this
same sector, crowned with full sue
cess.
In three days lighting the
French have taken $4,000 prisoners.
l. 20 guns OF large caliber. and a
great quantity of other booty not yet
enumerated.
Petain Master Strategist.
The possession of the captured
fort of Malmaison. the key to the
entire ridge. and the villages beyond
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
ORDERS COAL SHIPPED.
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International News Service.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 29.-
More than 1000 cars Of coal. con-
tanning an aggregate of 5000 tons,
are enrOute from the Jellico mining
district today for points in Ohio and
Michigan TO relieve the serious coal
shortage that threatens those states.
The coal represents the entire days
output OF 2 mines in the Jellico dis
trict
Shipment Of the coal followed an
imperative order from Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield that the coal be
diverted 10 towns threatened with
famine. IT is believed 10 DE the first
time an arbitrary ruling by the gov
eminent has been enforced to relieve
a fuel shortage.
Compliance with the government
order. operators declared. seriously
curtailed the supply available for
small towns in southern states that
draw practically all Of their fuel
from the Jellico fields.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
MAIN BLOWS OUT
UNDER PRESSURE
Asphalt Pavement at Lafay-
cite and Division StS., is
Torn Up by Water.

\ section of asphalt pavement
about 10 feet square, at Lafayette
and Division SITS, was torn up about
3 o'clock Monday morning when the
1S-inch water main on lafayette st.
gave way. The Who'll side of the
pipe was torn off for a distance of
about seven feet. by the blow out.
The pavement for about 80 feet
was bulged and cracked. and the
heavy concrete base on which the
asphalt was laid was torn up by
the pressure OF the water. Large
Quantities of sand We're thrown out.
and washed down the street 10
Wayne ST.. where they clOgged the
sewers and some of the sand was
washed as far as Jefferson blvd. boy
the flood of water
No cause for tht break has yet
been given by Supt. T"yue of the
water works departm. {. The pres
sure at the time OF tbs blowout was
but 81 pounds. and the ordinary
stand pipe pressure is 81 Very
frequently, especially al the time OF
fire, the pressure exceeds 100
pounds. a flaw in the pipe may be
10 blame. says Mr. Toyne but an
examination of the section has not
yet been made.
Workmen started al once 20 re-
place the broken pipe with a new
section and il is expected that this
, viii be in working order by tonight
Very little service is stopped be-
cause OF the accident. for cut-out
valves near the break have been
closed, and pressure is maintained
on both sides Of the main. Inter
connecting lines supply water 70 ;
| I.afavefre ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
BARGE GOES DOWN
WITH LOAD OF WHEAT

News Service.
DETROIT, Mich, Oct % -
Word reached here today that
the wooden barge Abyssinia,
which went ashore on Tecumseh
reef, Lake Erie. on Friday. near
Buffalo. had sunk after break
ing 10 pieces and that $4,000
bushels OF wheat owned by the
Canadian government valued at
$3.50. 900. mad gone down with the
vessel. Nobody was aboard the
Abyssinia when she went to
pieces, the crew having been
taken on when she struck the
reef
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
FASTENERS ARRIVE AT
GEORGIA TRAINING CAMP

International News Service
ATLANTA. Ca. Oct %. - Eff
teen hundred men from Camps Up
ton and Yaphank. including 1000
New Workers, are today tidying up
their new quarters az Camp Cor
don. where they arrived during
sunday and sunday nigh. Many
OF the troops got their first glimpse
OF Georgia today.
The weather was warm and over
cast The men were absorbed into
the camp life without . hitch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
ITALIANS GIVE
Up POSITIONS
WITHOUT FIGHT
German Agents Spread Dis
loyalty Among Some Units.
Allies to Send Big Guns
to CadOrna'S Aid.
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON. OCT. -.
Meagre official dispatches re-
ceived here today from Rome
indicate the new Italian line
viii be formed on the Taglia-
mento river, where a defensive
war will be Wased To save the
third Italian army
Italian military critics de
clared the part of the second
army which gave way TO the
Austro-German onslaught was
composed OF unseasoned terri
torials This army consisted of
many married men ranging
from 30 10 40 years of age and
lack of guns and ammunition
caused them to give up without
a struggle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
NEGROES HURT WHEN
TROOP TRAIN TOPPLES

International News Service.
LEBANON. Mo, oct. o. a
score of drafted Negroes are in
hospitals here today following 81
troop train wreck in which Pullman
cars jumped the track and rolled
down a 15-foot embarkment
About go were injured but $50 one
killed The train carried 5of
drafted Negroes from various places
in Oklahoma en- route go ChiIHcothc.
TO-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
Capture Germans
In Night Raids

international News Service
LONDON, oct %. - Increased
raiding activity by Belgian and Brit
ish troops in Flanders is reported
in the official statement today issued
by the war office.
The statement tells of a night raid
opposite Warnetand of a successful
repuise Of enemy accommodating de-
tachments.
IWenty-One men and a German
post were captured north OF Aler-
chem by a Belgian patrol. Twenty
three prisoners and machine gun
were captured in raids bv BeIgians
north of Dixmude
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
Meters Allowed
For City Water
International News Service:

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, oct. %
The public service commission has
decided upon a policy Of dividing
war burdens between public utilities
and the consumers. rather than al
lowing all Of the burden TO be trans
ferred 10 the consumer. it was an
nOunced today.
The city of south Bend was au-
thorized TO put its municipal water
system on metered basis and 10 is
sue $4,000 TO pay back money Dor
rowed from the track elevation
fund.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29

WASHINGTON. oct. 29.-Admis-
sion that certain Italian units aban-
doned positions on the Italian
front without lighting, thus allow
ing the entire Italian line opposing
the Austro-G erman advance TO Doe
crumplcj up caused grave concern
in official quarters here today. To
was accepted as complete evidence
that the German agents have been
operating 10 spread disloyalty inn
the Italian army along the lines
which proved $50 successful in Rus
STA.
Officials at the Italian embassy
declined to discuss the reports They
did insist, however, that this action
was confined To a small portion OF
the troops on the front. The re-
tirement that resulted. it was eX-
planned has been TO lines already
prepared and the embassy is wait
ing hopefully for word that the
sweeping Austro-G erman advance
has been checked
Defeat May Not be Complete.
While the loss of Gorilla has
been keenly felt, and the taking Of
Cividale has given the enemy q
strong foothold on the northern
italian plains. the military experts
Of the embassy say that this does
not Of necessity mean that the de-
feat of the Italian forces at these
points is complete ON the contrary
they insist the general battle still
is in the early stages.
Ii is understood here that strong
British and French reinforcement
composed chiefly of selected artil-
lerymen, with guns Of large CaHbre
have been sent TO the aid of the
Italians Naturally information as
70 what these reinforcements con
sist of is withheld but it seemed
certain today that il was 10 be a
race between them and the Austro-
German forces If the new artillery
reaches the prepared Italian posi-
tons i'm time to be mounted and
thrown into action the situation viii
be saved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
CYCLlST Is KILLED IN
COLLISION WITH PLANE

CAMP DONIPHAN. Okla. oct
29.-In an unusual smash-up, Jo-
seph Hayes Of New York, private
of the Third aero squadron. was in
stantly killed when ne was knocked
from a motorcycle by the running
gear Of an ascending airplane on
the aviation field here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
COAL PROF|TEERS
ARE HUNTED DOWN
Federal Authorities Ready to
PrOSeCute-COaI on Way
to Michigan.
International News Service

News Service.
WASHINGTON. oct. %. -
Atty. Gen. Gregory today de-
cided that the coal profiteers
shall feel the strong arm of the
law. Many specimen cases in
which the public has been
"gOuged" BY dealers have been
laid before the department Of
justice for investigation, and in
structions have been sent for
vigorous prosecution of viola
tors. Fines not exceeding $4,000
and two years imprisonment
await those who violate the fixed
price law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
EXPLOSION KILLS WOMAN.

international News Service:
WHITESBURG. Ky. Oct. %. -
Mrs. Martha Lucas was killed
and her two sons Fred and William
were seriously hurt today when a
keg of powder being carried by Fred
dropped into fire and exploded.
The Lucas home was wrecked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-29
WILL GIVE OFFICIAL
LOAN TOTAL ON NOV. |

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, oct. %.
Treasury officials announced
that the final figures of the sec
ond Liberty loan will be given
out Nov. L. The large number
of individual subscribers leads
the officials 10 feel confident that
the total viii be well over the
S5.OO0,OOO.OOO mark.