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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-16
TO RELIEVE RAILROADS
Give War Shipments Priority Over 500
NoneSSentiaIs.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Substantial
rellef from wartime congestion loom
ed as a possibility today as a result
OF recommendation of the railroad
war board to the government that rail
transportation be denied to more than
500 nonessential commodities.
The extraordinary volume of freight
and passenger traffic incident to the
nauons war preparations make it
necessary, it was explained, to devise
some means for Tightening the heavy
burden on the railroads. It was said
[hat an effort will be made to bar
from rail privileges any article not
necessary to the conduct of the war
or vital to the everyday needs of the
public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-16
MYSTERYW WOMAN DEAD
Kills Self in Mans Office When
Threatened With Arrest.

Denver. Col. Nov. 16.-Police here
today were seeking a clue to the iden-
tity of woman known only as Mar
garet Manning" who dramatically
ended her life with revolver shot late
yesterday in the office of James NJ
.Gingrich, president of a local cream
Gerry.
2 Gingrich told the police the woman
had been following him and harass-
ing him for several months. Yester-
day she telephoned him, according to
his story, telling him she was coming
to his office. Gingrich arranged for
a deputy sheriff to remain on duty at
his office. After the officer had gene
when she delayed her appearance, the
woman entered and Gingrich with his
wife, who was in the office, went in
search of the officer. When they re-
turned with him, the Manning woman
produced a revolver and shot herself.
turning to Gingrich as she fired, say
ing, Have me arrested now if you
want to-
Gingrich denied any knowledge of
her motive or of her identity. A card
in her handbag bore the name Mrs.
J. Forbes Manning"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-16

something more substantial than
strips of rags and w,sps of straw.
1t is expected that 10000 pairs Of
old shoes will be taken away from the
city's supply of rats and mice and
once more enter the service of the
human race as represented By the un-
shod thousands of France and Bel
GUM. Any one who completes the
resurrection before Thanksgiving and
desires to rid his premises of the old
shoes he has, may accomplish his de-
sire by communicating with J. B.
DoncysoE, general secretary, who will
forthwith dispatch collector to take
charge of the remains. Old shoes in
whatever condition of dilapidaticn are
needed SO do not destroy anything in
the shape of footwear.
Committees for Work.
William A. Tinker, general chair
man, has appointed committees who
will have charge of the work. The
committees and their members are:
DR.. ]. D. Freeman, chairman; DR.
G. B. Reed, E. H. Anderson, George
W. Stansfield, A. J. Whitmore, Peter
Couture, W. G. Tandy, F. A Anton,
w. o. Anderson, L. M. Jones, l. c.
Bailey, w. F. Roehr, c. L. Mitchell,
I. C. Kirkpatrick, H. w. Bomgardner,
DR.. F. o. Burket, F. S. Crane, L. NJ
Penwell, L. R. Vesper, F. R. Conwell,
w. r. Carrie, DR.. j. A. Steinmeyer,
Clement Smith, P. ]. Clevenger, Geo.
Y,
j. r. Cowdrey, C. w. Seely, A. P. Nc
Kown, c. A. HARLAN, c. B. Burge, Ben
Diment, C. E. Neil, c. E. Eldridge, G.
A. Guild, ]. r. Burrow, H. L. Hall,
G. A Morse, A. NJ. Officer, NJ. N
Schlegel, w. n. Hall, James Hayes, o.
E. Walker, A. L. Wiseman, S. J.
Hodgins, J. A. Holland, A. A. Rodgers,
Harry Endlich, G. F. Sharitt, DIR. J. P.
Raster, w. E. Atchison, H. c. Kibbee,
" B. Kistler, c. A. Reid, w. H. Rut-
ter, S. Cunningham, H. L. Lang, Dr.
c. F. Menninger, DR.. c. B. Van Horn,
Q. w. Kelly, DR.. w. A. Wehe, Matt
Weightman, C. A. Wolf, R. D. Blaine,
R. D. Montgomery, H. S. Montgomery,
7: G. Mueller, N. w. Null, c. K.
Myers, F. E. Nipps, F. H. Gades, H.
s. Putney, A H. Purdy, A. T. Reid,
Rehkopf Bros, w. o. Rigby, A H
Rudy, DR.. L. V. Sans, Robert Stone,
Dr. w. F. Bowen, ]. r. Spetter, Dr.
w NJ, Mills, F. A. Southwick, DR.. F.
E. Vest, DR.. D. E. Esterly, DR.. D. T.
Nicoll, DR.. w. S. McClintock, John r.
Mulvane, D. M. Dibble
Box committee = Fred Voiland,
chairman; E. H. Crosby, A. P. Nc
Kown, DR.. C. B. Reed. william J.
Bond.
Packing committee-Peter Couture,
chairman; NJ. A. Scott, N. W. Null,
E: H. Rudy, F, w: shrives, F. M.
Spencer, G. w. Goodman, w. ]. Rus
sell, ST., F. A. Stevens, N. R. Foster,
z. E. Suit, James Allen, John RuppeI,
Z. A. Buell., H. G. Beuchner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-16
Will Take OFF
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there is q simple,
harmless effective remedy for overfatness
that may be used safely and secretly by
ness of youth
There is; and it is none other than the
tablet form of the now famous Marmola
Prescription, known as Marmola Prescrtp-
ton Tablets. You can well expect a reduc-
tion of from two to four pounds a week
without dieting or exercising. Marmola
Prescription Tablets are sold by all drug
gists at Toe FOR large case, or If you pre-
fer you can order direct from the MarInola
Co, SG4 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Mich
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-16

The Quinine That Does Not Affect Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE can be taken
by anyone without causing nervousness or
ringing in the head. There is only one
"Bromo Quinine." E. W. GROVES sigma
ture is on box. 3Oc.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-16
ADMIT BY SHOES
Masonic Bodies Adopt Unique
War Relief Methods.
Members to Bring Footwear to
Banquet Next Week.

In aiding their campaign to collect
shoes for war relief in stricken coun-
tries in Europe, the Masonic bodies of
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
V|C FANNY CUP CONTEST SUNDAY

One of the most novel craftsmanship contests ever staged in the United States will be shot at the Phoenix Rifle club range Sunday when a large list of contestants will shoot for possession of the Vic Hanny cup. This shoot differs from most contests of a similar nature because contestants will be per mitted to use only one style of fire arms.
 All persons planning to enter this event must have their ammunition be- fore going to the range. This can be secured, it was announced last night by communicating with Secretary Chapman, at Vic Hanny's.
 Shoots for possession of the trophy will be held on the range twice an nually. The winner of the cup on each occasion will have his name inscribed on same and will retain possession of the cup for six months succeeding and until the next match has been deter mined.
 Bert Freeman, an expert range man, has been employed by the club and is now making his quarters on the range each day. This opens the range to daily practice and members will be assured of accommodations whenever they may wish to shoot
 A telephone has also recently been installed at the range and the number can now be secured by calling ''infor- nation"
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
JEFFERY "QUAD'
 WILL PULL MUD

Today will be the last day of the Jeffery Quad demonstration which has been conducted all week by McAr- thur Brothers. The rain is going to make the Quad" do something today if. it pulls all the stunts performed the past week.
 The Quad has been put to every kind of test possible at the demon stration ground. using all the natural obstacles afforded by the excavation at the corner of Central avenue and Jef- ferson street and in addition the ground was plowed up. Then to make sure of it's having something to do. Charley Pope had railroad ties stacked up, over which the Quad" goes with evident pleasure, for that is what it was built for. truck to negotiate the roads that would be impossible for a two wheel drive and is the reason why so many "Quads" are used by the United States army and also for haul ing ore.
 The demonstration has been wit messed each day by large crowds and the feats of the Quad" have been a subject of much discussion. MT Pope has some new stunts to pull today in order to make the last day, one to be remembered among those interested in motor truck haulage.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
PERSONAL MENTION

O. $. Wakeling, well known business man of Prescott, is q guest at the Adams hotel during a short stay in Phoenix. He arrived late yesterday afternoon.
 J. P. Harrison, prominent Globe resi- dent arrived last evening and will spend the next few days on business here. He is a guest at the Adams hotel.
 C. Norris, prominent Jackson, Mich. business man. arrived in Phoenix last evening and will spend the next several weeks in the Salt River valley He is a guest at the Hotel Adams.
 Charles J. Gaupp, well known travel ing representative for the Lucky Strike tobacco company, arrived in Phoenix last evenina to spend the next several days He is guest at the Commercial hotel,
 D. L. Hughes. a well known Miami resident arrived last evening to spend several days here on business. He is q guest at the Jefferson hotel.
 Henry G. Udall of Eagen is a guest at the Jefferson hotel during a short business stay here. He arrived late yesterday afternoon.
 Louis Lefkovits, prominent in Inspi- ration Needles and Miami Consolidated mining circles, arrived from Miami last evening and will spend several days here on business. He is a guest at the Commercial hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred F. Green, the for mer owner and manager of the Lyric theater al Miami, arrived last evening and will spend the next several days here on combined business and pleas ure trip. They are guests at the Com mercial h9tel.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
GEORGE ]. FORD TO
 ENLARGE HIS STORE

George o. Ford, proprietor of F'ord's second hand store, has leased the en- tire brick block facing on Jefferson and Wall streets and will occupy the same immediately. MT. Ford claims to be the largest dealer in second hand goods in Arizona.
 The new salesroom which he has re- gently leased has a depth of 125 feet and will afford an excellent show room for his many articles The second car load of goods recently purchased in Los Angeles is now being unloaded here and will be on display at the new quarters.
 MT. Ford deals in all kinds of goods, including household, farming tools and implements, automobiles: in fact everything ina ginable. His clientele reaches to all sections of this and ad- joining states. It has frequently been necessary for him to add to his floor space.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
DISTRICT NJ. Z
 |S UNDER WAY

\ movement for the establishment of electrical district No is under way ana promises success The dis trict will include the rich Higley country. It is desired especially to secure power for pumping, so that the new holdings iTl that cmmunity may be improved.
 John A. Gelmann, chairman of the board of trustees of the district, made the following statement concerning it:
 Electrical district No. ?, county of Maricopa, consists of 5000 acres of land situated east of the Salt river project, comprising part of Tp. l N, S., R. F.; Tp. S, R F F.; Tp. S, R. 6 E.; Tp. ? S, R. E, c and s. R. Meridian.
 There is an abundant supply Of extra fine underground water to be lifted from 90 to 100 feet. That there is plenty of it, tke plants already installed prove; the water has risen about one foot q year the past three years. In one well, where it is S5 feet to water, pumping 100 inches or 1000 gallons per minute the draw down is only nine feet.
 some of the finest soil in the
 
 the past few years have amply dem onstratec that in yield it is second to none.
 Raw land has produced three fourths bale of cotton the first year and q bale the second year. The { highest premiums for cotton at the state fair for the past three years have been won by the Higley dis trict.
 Raw land produced two tons Of milo maize per acre.
 Alfalfa planted in February pro- duced five cuttings that year and eight tons of hay the following year.
 Fruit trees at years old are the size and productiveness of 5-year- old trees in the east
 "Oats has yielded An sacks. barley 20 sacks, and wheat 15 to 20 sacks per acre.
 The civic center ofs the electrical district is Higlev, with Gilbert five miles to the west and Germann four miles to the east, all on the main lire of the Arizona Eastern railroad, affor6ing ample transportation facili- ties.
 "All that has been written about climate. soil, and conditions in Salt River valley apply with equal force J ' \ bell stated recently at the annual meeting of the Higley board of trade. is the Eastern Gateway to tho Salt River valley.
 The advantage of using electric power at the right price for pumping has been so amply prosen that the people unanimously voted to form tn" electrical district No. ?.
 Circular letters are now beins .I..I l. business houses and well known friends of Higley, asking contribu- tions to help defray preliminary ex- penses an6 getting things in shape for the sale of an issue of bonds. under the direction Of the board of supervisors of Maricopa county as provided for bv the state laws
 '"rhe responses so far have been very gra tifying to the trustees of the district the chairman reports, and the business men approached have promised the fullest support by lib eral contributions. as all realize what a great benefit it will be to the en- tire valley to have this large tract of fertile land put under cultivation.
 The electrical district No. is governed by seven bonded trustees: John A Germann, chairman; R L. rhiebaud, vice chairman: P E. WTer- don. treasurer: L. Y. Woodmansee, secretary: J. w. McEntire, Lon h. gram, Ed. Lirnell. all of Higlcy."
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
Let Cuticura Care
 for Baby's Skin

It's really wonderful how quickly hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by gentle amounting with Cuticura Oin:- ment relieves skin irritations which keep baby wakeful and restless, per mits sleep for infant and rest for mother, and points to speedy healment in most cases when 1t seems nothing would do any good. This is only one of the many things Cuticura does for the skin when used for everyday toilet purposes, the Soap to cleanse the pores, the Oint- ment to soothe the first signs of irrita- tion. redness and roughness It will be hard to find anything superior to these fragrant. super-creanly emollients.
 Sample Each Free by Mail. Address postcard: "Cuticura, Dept. SC, Bos- ton" Sold everywhere.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
oe28D
WATER REPORT FOR APRIL 27
of water in reser-
THE WEATHER
Republican A. p. Leased Wire]

IRepubIca1 A. p. Leased Wirel
 WASHINGTON, April 27.-For Ari- zona: Saturday, rain south, snow north portion, somewhat warmer: Sunday, unsettled. warmer. For Colorado: Saturday, rain west, snow east and central portions; Sun day, unsettled, somewhat warmer east portion.
 For New Mexico: Saturday, fair south snow or rain north portion, much colder south portion; Sunday unsettled, colder southeast portion.
 For West Texas Saturday. fair. colder: Sunday fair
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

service in Maricopa county will be known to the officials. County Asses sor J. T. Bone who has had charge of the census taking of all men between ages of IS 10 45 in this county stated yesterday that the work would be com pleted today. He said the checking would take many hours but that he be- lieved the task would he finished by midnight
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
INTERVIEWING TESTS

Next Monday the Underwood, Rem ington and l.. C. Smith typeWrting tests will take place in the typewriting room in the fourth building. The first year students are proving to be real typewriting sharks. some of whom are expected to write from 50 to 50 words and over minute. This is exceeding ly well and those writing so speedy are sure to prove very fast next year. Here's hoping that one of them proves to be a second Thomas Woodman.
 The third hour advanced algebra classes are taking up quadratic equa tions now and under the direction ot Miss Whitfield are developing into real algebra sharks, and some of the stu dents are thinking of trying out for Tucson next year. Here's hoping that l good one is found.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
MORE SHORT YARNS

Yesterday there were large number 0 fshort stories read in Mir. Stauffach- CTS English classes, all of which proved to be quite well told. Each story had a fairly good plot and was very well worked out. There were some very good stories and MT. Stauffacher is confident of the fact that he will turn out some fine short story writers. The best story written will probably go in the annual.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
Patriotic Procram

Dr. W. J. Seint will be the principal speaker at q patriotic meeting to be held Wednesday evening, May ?, at the Colored Methodist Episcopal church. A program of patriotic songs, recita- tions and addresses will be included. Dr. Seint will speak on the subject, 'The Negro, a Patriot" The program will start at $ o'clock
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

As MT. Stauffachers fifth hour Eng fish class was the noisiest class of all. he found it necessary to impose fine of l per cent to be taken off the stu dents recitation grade for anyone caught whispering As this was not sufficient to stop the noise, MT. Stauf- facher is trying d new plan. He has rearranged the seating order of the class, and has taken off the l per cent rule. If this does not work he intends to impose q fine of per cent upon any one caught whispering.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

Miss Salman's Spanish classes, in second year Spanish are being sent through severe test on the pronun citation of the Spanish words. The stu dents who have not been efficient in readin gthe Spanish, although they do translaate well, are sure to be able to read the words almost perfectly and translate as well after the test. Miss Salman is preparing the students for a test which is to take place in a few days
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
GIRLS HI.Y CLUB

The Girls Hi-Y club will give an "at home" to all the girls in the school Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. A pro gram will be given in the west wing alter which the girls will adjourn to the flat in the first building where re- treatments will be served. All girls are cordially invited to attend.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
JUNIOR "Y" TENNIS

A junior "Y" tennis tournament in doubles vii ltake place in few days. The eight best men, two of which were on the first team of Phoenix high, Bert Baker and Winner Young were given partners by drawing. The tournament promises to be best of the season, as almost all in the tournament are high school students. The drawings were made Thursday by MT. Boardman.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

give a card party and entertainment for the benefit of the Red Cross Thursday afternoon, May 3. After cards a program consisting of numbers by members of the corps, including a dance by Miss Vivian Stetchan. will be given Light refreshments will be served.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
SENIOR PLAY

Work on the senior play is coming off very satisfactorily All the parts have now been filled and the cast is moving toward team work on all parts. A good deal of new scenery is being made for this production.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
Don't forget about tn

Don't forget about the tennis courts. They are fairly well filled up these days. but there is still room for more players. Those who do play are de- veloping into wonderful tennis play CTS and will probably show up good next year. There are two fine cement courts and several dirt ones. So let's all start playing tennis and help put the dirt courts into shape.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

LECTURE ON THEOSOPHY
 At the School of Music, P. Nj. Sun day evening, April 29. Subject The Portals of the Past" Admission free. Adv. dr
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

AM CLOSING OUT entire stock be- low cost. The Hat Shop, Thomas Bldg, Indian School.-Adv. dp
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
NOTICE TO coNrRAcroRs

The opening of bids for construction of building and improvements in school district No. 40 have been postponed from r. M, April 90 to P. NJ, May Ith. Find
 c. A. WHITE, Clerk,
 Glendale, Arizona
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

ARE PASSIONS INHERITED?- Adv, al
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
WEATHER YESTERDAY

Deliclency m temperature yesterday, degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since the first of the month, 56 degrees. Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January 1, 23S degrees Normal precipitation January l to date, PIT inches Actual precipitation January l to date, APT inches. Accumulated excess in rainfall since January 1, 1.50 inches.
 ROBERT c. GRANT,
 Meteorological.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

Teacher-"Jane. use brief in a sen tence."
 Jane-"Her dress was brief"
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
NewsA And fYAVfH1NL' { K A K V Of The High School {O L 1 1lEI1O1AO and Faculty
UNNECESSARY NOISE

ing out next Thursday will feature play.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28
TOWN TOPICS
PUPILS RECITAt-Tba n,,ni-

PUPILS REClTAL--The pupils of Miss Nellie Trott will give a recital this morning at ten o'clock at her home, 51S North Sixth street.
 ANSWERS CALL-H. R. Horn of the Phoenix National bank has accepted Q commission in the army and will re- port at Fort Smelling, near St Paul. Minn.
 PICNIC POSTPoNED-The Sunday school picnic planned by the First Methodist church has been postponed on account of the weather. No date for Il has been set as yet
 LICENSED TO WED-Marriage H- eenses were issued yesterday to George M. McDanieis, 21. Mesa and Lucy V. Steel, 20 Mesa; Elmer A. Strong, 2S. Phoenix and Lela Miller. 2l. Phoenix; Harold H. Howard, 23, Phoenix and Mary Winifred Pinehing, "A, Phoenix.
 IS BOUND OVER-Jesus Castillo. charged with forgery, was bound over to the superior court in the sum of S40O Dall at the conclusion of a hearing in Justice Wheeler's court yesterday. Cas- ullo IS accused of endorsing the name of Frank Serrano to a check made ont to the later by the Boston store and drawn on the National Bank of Ari- ZOna.
 AhlZONH PAT ENTS Hazard X, Miller, the pioneer patent agency of Los Angeles, has received by wire from Washington, notice of the issuance of patents to: Thomas H. Williamson. for q windmill; William F. Doherty of Bis bee, for vehicle spring; Lincoln Pierce, of Tucson, for a diving board Wllllam~D. Turner, of Tucson, for an egg beater.
 pESCE FOR T!ME-Luciano Lopez wlli pass the coming six months in the countv jail for attempting to show his wife bit of attention with an axe. Be- ing unable to furnish $400 peace bond Justice Wheeler suggested that Lopez take few months vacation behind the bars. His wife, who sWore to the com plaint, charging him with threatening 10 XIII, expressed her fears of Lopez ir i the court room yesterday
 CENSUS DoNE-By Saturday mid. nlght, every man eligible for militar,
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

The next edition of the Coyote. com
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

NOTICE is hereby given of the an- nuai meeting of the stockholders of the Black Reef Copper company. to be held at the office of the company at Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday, the Sth day Of May, A. D.. 1917. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before-said meeting.
 T. M. BURROUGHS.
 Secy Treas
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

ARE PASSIONS INHERITED?- Ax
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

J. P. Harrison, prominent Globe resi- dent. arrived last evening and will spend the next few days on business here. He is a guest at the Adams hotel.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

D. L. Hughes, a well known Miami resident, arrived last evening to spend several days here on business He is a guest at the Jefferson hotel
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

(Adv.)
Arizona republican., 1917-04-28

Henry G. Udall of Eagen is a guest at the Jefferson hotel during a short business stay here. He arrived late yesterday afternoon.