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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

pared list of appropriations. This
agency ought to represent the execu-
tive branch of the government, but
even if it. were a committee of con-
gress, it would be an infinite improve
ment over the present system. AT
worst only a fraction of the selfish
interests that find a footing in the
present system of separate committees
and numerous subcommittee, could
reach such single committee. Far
thermore, responsibility would fall
heavily upon this committee. 1t would
be target for criticism by the whole
congress and the whole country. There
would be someone to blame. And
that ancient principle of appropria-
ton. IF you'n scratch my back I'll
scratch yours" would no longer ap-
ply.
There is now before the house a
resolution calling for the appointment
OF a commission to draw up a plan
for budget SSctem The commits
sion is to include three members of
the executive branch of the govern
ment, three members of the house,
and three of the senate.
rms resolution represents the tax
payers best chance for an economical
use of his money in the conduct of the
war.
Questions on the above or any sub
Ject upon which the reader desires in
formation, should be addressed the
topeka State Journal Information
bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin, Director,
Washington, ,. c., with a Scent
stamp enclosed for reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

After many months of inactivity
there are signs of an offensive move
inert by the allied armies in Mace
donia. What these forces have been
waiting for has never been made ap-
parent. TO those uninitiated in mill
tarv secrets this field has appeared to
be one fun of possibilities among
which is the severance of the line OF
communication between Berlin and
Constantinople. As further indica-
ton that the attention of the allies is
being turned to this region came the
announcement last week that there
had been a change in the chief com
mand. General Sarrail having been re-
called.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

The work of the Red Cross is being
conducted with an economy and eff
cheney almost without precedent in
any organization. and this primarily
for the reason that 1t has been en-
abled to have the volunteer services
of an exceptionally large number of
the important business men of Amer
lea. 1t is enjoying the devoted serv-
2 ice, without pay or expense of any
kind, of some of the most experienced
and successful of our business men
ant social workers. Its operating ex-
penses are more than met by its mem.
sbership dues. so that every cent con-
tributed to the war fund goes for re-
lief. All expenditures of the Red
Gross are being subjected to the con-
slant and continuous scrutiny of audi
~tors under the direction of the war
department so that every dollar con
tributed will be carefully accounted
FOR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

Twenty thousand chinese are trav-
ceiling across the United States to the
sugar plantations of Cuba; hundreds
OF them-in bond-are crossing Cali
fornia to cultivate and pick cotton in
Mexico. More than a hundred thou
sand have been shipped across Canada
TO till the fields OF France for 20 cents
a day. And now. says the Sunset
Magazine. the horticulturists of Cali
-tprnia almost unanimously request the
government to permit the importation
IN bond of limited amount of Chi
nesc labor that next seasons crops
Night be harvested In fun and at min
i7lum cost. Kansa5 also will be in a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

All the states of the Union have
availed themselves of the opportunity
of participating in the benefits of the
federal aid road act, which appro-
priated $75,OOO.OOO for the construc-
ton of post roads and $1O.OOO.OO0 for
forest roads, according to the report
of the director of the office of public
roads and rural engineering. That
the passage Of the law has stimulated
rogd building is shown by the fact that
in 1916. there were approximately
Sal. 100000 of state funds expended
for ali highway purposes. and it is es-
timated that in the calendar year 1917
the total expenditures of state funds
for this purpose will be at least $780,
100000. Several of the states have
made specific appropriations to meet
federal aid dollar for dollar. Among
these are New York, Illinois. Mich
tgan. Rhode Island, Nevada. Iowa,
Florida and Vermont. Kansas. which
brides itself on being a leader in
movements for the benefit of the peo-
pie seems to be tagging behind In thu
good roads movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. MARY WALLER, IS years old at.
December "a at sPringfield. Mo. The funeral
services viii be held at II O'CLOCK farno.- ate
morning at PenwelI's chapel. Rural a.
MT Hope cemetery. No fOwers ="
BEN COHEN e. years old died Mond.,,
ut his home, 420 Kansas avenue Ths
funeral VIII be held tomorrow afteroao, ~
o'clock from Penwell's chapel = m iii
IN topeka cemetery No flowers
The funeral Of John Wood. who dad n.
eember "a in Kansas City, will be heid -
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock from De-
wells chapel Burial in Prairie Hone
cemetery.
MARTHA ELIZABETH wHITTENopu
p years old. died December p af the 49,
Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs l. D. Whittss
more. at 1915 College avenue Funeral -
nouncements later
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s27.-
Adv. -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

position next year to use some of this
surplus labor. as probably will be
every other state in the Union. We
may have enough men in this coun-
try to do the needful but too many of
them will not work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

High prices resulting from the war
appear to have affected the neutraIs
as well as the belligerents. A United
3 States consular report shows that in
Switzerland the price of oxen bought
at recent sale ranged from $44O
TO $3.50 the pair; bulls were sold for
$3.50 to $3.50 each; cows, s24O to $3.50
each; young cows, $3.50 to 5000 each;
+ goats. $12 to SIG each; small pigs, $12
Ito SIC each; medium sized pigs, $40 to
$50 the pair; fat hogs. 80 cents per
pound; sheep. s12 to SIG each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

Nine separate suits involving the
constitutionality of the selective serv-
ice law are now before the United
States supreme court. The ground of
attack is that the law interferes with
political and religious freedom and
denies to citizens equal protection. By
the time the court gets around to rem
dering a decision it is probable that all
the men drafted under the law will be
Fighting somewhere in France"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

The fact that retail p ices of meat
remain practically the same while the
prices of live hogs and cattle have de-
clined from SO to 81 a hundred should
afford q basis for action on the part
of the food dictator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25
MOTHER AND SIX BURN
Bodies Cremated in Ashes of Their
Home Last Night.

Greenwood. g. C.,Dec. 25.-Mrs J. L.
Whitman and her six children rang
ing in age from to 13 years were
burned to death in their home near
here last night The cause of the
fire is not known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25
GOT 800 POUNDS NUTS
Inmates State Hospital Also Had Big
Turkey Dinner Today.

When patients at the state hospital.
west of the city, awoke this morning
each one found his or her stocking
filled with nuts, fruits and popcorn.
Officials of the institution today
stated that it took 500 pounds of nuts,
thirty bushels of apples and several
bushels of popcorn to make up the
treat.
Today hundreds of packages, sent
by friends and relatives, were dis
tributed to the patients. Dinner was
a special one with turkey and goose
and all affiliated trimmings. including
nninee pie. 49,
The Christmas celebration for the
patients began Sunday night when
special services were held and two
giant Christmas. trees were lighted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

Safety razor blades 'sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz- Rruut-
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas isn't Christmas
II you have no holiday,
Christmas isn't Christmas
If the folks are all away,
Christmas isn't Christmas
If you haven't food to eat,
Christmas isn't Christmas
If you haven't friends to greet,
Christmas isn't Christmas
If the story isn't told
Of the Infant in the Manager,
And the three wise men of old;
Christmas isn't Christmas
If you haven't made it Christmas,
In the heart of you today,
If you haven't made it Christmas,
For someone, somewhere, some way.
-NELS YINGL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25
.NHATEvER YoU wANT no KNoW."

The topeka State Journal Information
T2rrenu At washington furnishes readers,
free Of ,harge accurate and authoritative
answers 70 questions on any and all sun
jects concerning which information can be
had from the UNPARALLELED resources OF the
various federal government departments
and the great library OF congress. D.
cent stamp for return postage must ac-
company each inquiry. State clearly the
Information wanted, write plainly ana au-
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL IN
FORMATION BUREAU,
Washington. d. c
y B-Inouirers should be careful 10 ob-
eerve two POINTS: Enclose 3-cent stamp
and address their letters to washington
as above. and not to Topeka, otherWlse ue-
Law and needless expense are incurred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. sa7-
Adv. - .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-25

All of this being the case. why has
it not been passed before? In the
first place, because so many of the
legislators who ought to initiate and
support the change have places on the
committees which are doing out the
wasteful appropriations. and derive
much of their political prestige there
from. In the second place, because
heretofore the country has had much
wealth. and could afford waste. A
hundred million wasted made little
difference in the past, altho it repre-
sented nearly 20 per cent of our total
government expense.
This is rich country" some sena-
tor shouted when colleague spoke
what are we here for?" demanded
another.
Those bountifu1 times have passed.
A 20 per cent waste now means bill
lions not millions, and billions out of
the pockets of a people heavily bur
dened.
How will the budget system correct
/ the abuse?
| The budget system would mean sone
agency to prepare all estimates for
appropriations. In England for ex-
ample, all executive departments send
their estimates to the treasury depart
| ment- The treasury presents to the
house of commons a budget of all it's
needs. The house of commons may
allow or disallow- (within certain
! limits) but 1t may not arbitrarily in
crease what any department is to get.
A budget system in this country
would mean that one agency would
l submit to congress a carefully pre-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
PRAISE FOR WISCONSIN MEN
Gen. Parker Says Badgers Will Soon
Be Fighting in France-Suffi-
cient Equipment in Camp.

Battle Greek, Mich" Michigan and
Wisconsin soon will have the satisfac-
ton of knowing their men are playing
an active part in the theater of war;"
Maj .-Gen. J. Parker said after taking
command of the Eighty-fifth division
81 have just given up command of the
Thirty-second division of national
guardsmen at Waco, composed of
Michigan and Wisconsin troops, and
they are ready to go overseas. By dill
gent study they have advanced them
selves from near the bottom to the list
and replaced other divisions which
were scheduled to precede them to the
battle line"
Maj.-Gen. Parker, accompanied by
Mrs. Parker and his aide, arrived here
to succeed Brig.-Gen. L. Miller, in
command since the departure of Maj
Gen. J. T. Dirkman for Camp Green.
Sufficient clothing and other equip
ment has arrived at Camp Custer fully
to supply the men now in camp and
the remaining 25 per cent of selected
men to be called. These men, num-
bering 5000, will not be called until
after Jan. 1.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
SUPPORT TO SAVING STAMPS
Many School Children Throughout the
State Are Making Purchases Saws
State Director Puelicher.

ilwaukee-Interest in the War
Savings Stamp campaign as applied to
the school children both in Milwaukee
and throughout the state, is rapidly
gaining ground, and in Milwaukee in
particular, have the school teachers
extended full cooperation to State Di-
rector Puelicher.
Commenting upon the War Savings
stamp as means for the children,
Mr. Pueicher says: 81 firmly believe
that the Thrift stamp, as provided for
in the War Savings Stamp campaign.
is one of the best and most appealing
methods of saving ever offered to the
children of this nation. Not only is
the sum so small that practically ev-
cry child can afford from time to
time to purchase one of these stamps,
but by doing so they will learn the los
son of thrift and saving and aside from
laying money away for themselves,
they are directly helping the govern
ment. Twenty-Five cents sounds like a
small amount, but when one considers
the hundreds of thousands of school
children in the United States, even
should they, individually, purchase but
one 25-cent stamp month, the sum
total in the aggregate would be very
material. In Milwaukee and all thru
Wisconsin, we have met with the most
loyal support on the part of all con-
nected with the schools, and l am
confident that the schools of Wiscon-
sin will show a splendid record long
before the campaign comes to a close"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
AUTO DEATHToLL INCREASES
State Report Brings Out The Fact That
Twice as Many Were Killed
This Year as in 1914.

Madison-The automobile figures in
cTeasingly as dealer of death in the
mortality records of Wisconsin for the
past several years. The reports to the
state bureau of vital statistics show
that in the present year more than
twice as many deaths from automo-
biles have occurred as happened in
1914.
Wisconsin deaths from automobile
accidents increased steadily each year,
as follows: 1914, As deaths; 1915, So
deaths; 1916, rs deaths; 1917. (ten
months), 81 deaths.
The largest death toll from automo-
biles in each year occurs during July,
August and September, while the min
imum level is reached during January,
February and March. The present
year affords fair sample of this sea-
sonal trend. In the first quarter of
1917, deaths from automobiles num-
bered only seven in the second period
they reached 27; and in July, August
and September this number was exact
ly doubled, 81 being reported. In Oc-
tober alone the list was restricted to
only nine.
At this season of the year poorly
ventilated garages are health men
ace. They sometimes prove veritable
death traps. Carbon monoxide in en-
CINE exhaust is odorless, colorless and
tasteless, and may kill without warn
ing or may undermine the health for
years afterwards. Found Dead in
Garage" and Overcome by Gas
Fumes" have become common head
lines during the winter season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
SAVE MONEY FOR BUYERS
Brown County Defense Counsel Sells
Potatoes at Price Far Below
the Prevailing Quotation.

Green Bay-One of the most note
worthy achievements of the Brown
county council of defense was the han
ding of large quantity of potatoes
at a price far below the prevailing
quotation of grocers in Green Bay and
De Pere.
Through a bear" movement inaugu-
rated by the defense council the price
of spuds dropped from 80 to 40 cents
bushel, enabling at least $50 families
to effect a saving on a portion of their
winters supply of potatoes. The &C
tual saving to those people who dealt
directly with the defense council is es-
mated at $3.50. Other families were
able to buy cheaper of retailers while
the price was temporarily on the de-
cline. 1t is safe to say few thousand
dollars were saved in the aggregate.
Orders placed with the council were
filled at 95 cents a bushel The mar
ket price ranged from $1.25 to $1.35.
Approximately 1900 bushels of pota-
toes were contracted for by the coun-
Gil. Secretary Desnoyers of the coun-
Gil had charge of the work.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
U. STUDENTS TO CAMP GRANT
Thirty-four Men Are Recruited for
Officers Training - Begin Three
Months Course Jan. 5.

Madison-The University's quota of
thirty-four recruits for the third Off
GERS Reserve Training camp has been
selected.
The men will begin their three
months training Jan. 5, 1918, at Camp
Grant. Contrary to the custom pre-
vailing in the first two camps, all men
who fail to secure commissions will
be obliged to enlist for the duration
of the war.
Sixteen of Wisconsin's thirty four
men are graduates or others not in
school at present. Thirty-four alter
mates have also been appointed.
A letter commendatory to Wisconsin
has been received by Maj. A. R. Ker
win from Commandant Mitchell of In
diana university, where four Wiscon
sin men reported for examination in
accordance with requirements to re-
port to the nearest university or col
lege. The four Wisconsin men receiv
ed higher averages than those from
any other college.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
NO BANQUET AT ST. JOHNS
For the First Time in History of Della
field Academy School Year Will
Close Without Festivities.

Delafeld-The board of directors of
st, Johns Military academy has de-
cided that the ceremonies known as
bringing in the boar's head" and the
elaborate banquet usually served at
the close of the term shall this year,
for the first time in the history of the
school, be abandoned.
Announcing the decision, President
Smythe said: at is not well in this
year of war for any of us to he BAN
quoting; more especially should this
obtain in the case of America, which
today stands as the almoner of the al
lied nations. suggest that the usual
expenditures for decorations, music
and the like be turned over to one of
the several agencies busy with making
Christmas glad for our soldiers"
The Corps of Cadets unanimously
expressed it's approval of the order.
Preparations for hosting the school
service flag are being matured. The
flag, which it is reported, will contain
500 stars, will be unfurled at the mid
winter festival" on Feb. 9.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
BOARD TO RULE U. S. ARMY
Seven Men Chosen to Direct Whole
Program Of Winning the War
Council Named by Baker.

Washington, Dec. 18.-Secretary of
War Baker, after a long conference
with President Wilson on Saturday,
made this statement:
"Plans under consideration for some
weeks were consummated in a general
order issued, creating war council
within the war department.
"At the outset the council will con-
sist of: Secretary of War Baker, As
sistant Secretary of War Crowell, Cen
eral Bliss, chief of staff; Maj. Gen.
Henry G. Sharpe, Maj. Gen. Erasmus
M. Weaver, Maj. Gen. William Crozier
Maj. Gen. Enoch II. CrOwder.
''The purpose of the council is to
oversee and coordinate all matters of
supply of our field armies and the mill
tary relations between the armies IA
the field and the war department The
council will act through the chief of
staff.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
SHOT TRYING TO SAVE CASH
Racine Man Is Slain Almost in Heart
of Downtown District After
Hard Fight

Racine - His refusal to give high
waymen money belonging to the Stan,
dard Oil company cost Edward Wag-
ner his life. He was shot to death by
bandits, who entered the filling station
opposite the public library.
The murder occurred almost in the
heart of the downtown district, and
while scores of persons were passing
the station. Pedestrians heard three
shots, and saw a man leave the sta
ton office on the run. The police
found Warner dead, with bullet
through his heart Two other bullets,
which had glanced off the walls, were
found on the floor.
That Warner fought for his life and
his employers money was shown by
the looks of the Office. Tables, chairs
and desks were overturned.
According to local officials of the
Standard Oil company no money had
been taken from the safe, although
the doors were open.
Warner was married and the father
of two children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
MARKETS RECORD
FLOCK OF GEESE
FORTY BIRDS AVERAGE THIRTY
POUNDS EACH AND BRING
TOTAL OF $432.72.
TOTAL WEIGHT IS 1902 LBS.
The Heaviest Bird Balanced Scale at
IS Pounds, Three Pounds Short
of the Market Record-Other
Good Sales Are Made.

Watertown-What is believed to be
q new weight record for stuffed geese
was established by Robert Schroeder,
town of Waterloo, who marked flock
of forty here. The birds, dressed
weighed 1902 pounds, or an average of
80 pounds per goose. Flocks averag-
ing 30 pounds have been sold in this
city, but William A. Beurhaus, who
purchased the flock, believes that no
flock of forty ever held such high
average weight.
The heaviest bird in the flock weigh
ed 35 pounds, 8 pounds short of the
market record of 38 pounds. The price
was SO cents per pound, or $432.72 for
the flock.
Julius Wilke of the town of Milford
also marketed fine flock. His thirty
five geese weighed CAT pounds and he
received check for $312.51.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25
New Years able,

Once upon a time there was a man
and his wife who decided to start the
New Year right. He agreed never TO
come home late with a large assert
ment of mixed drinks. She agreed
never to speak a cross word TO him.
He agreed to give her money whenever
she asked for il. She agreed never to
spend money foolishly. Both agreed
never TO quarrel. On Saturday night
he came home very late and very I'M
steady, whereupon his wife called him
a mean old good-for-nothing brute and
demanded $50. He told her she couldn't
have 10 cents and wanted TO know
what she did with the other money.
She admitted she had squandered il
foolishly on afternoon highballs and
taXiS and other foOlishment, and then
they had the biggest fight of their lives.
Moral-What else do you expect of
two human beings?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-12-25

/ farmer. He was madden than the
dickens. too"
But why didn't the engineer see tC
it that the fireman had enough coalT
"The engineer hadn't ought to say
anything. He didn't have enough wa
| ter. 1t was a wonder he didn't have
blOwup. He was just running along
and never watching the water-guage,
and getting water whenever he could
but not knowing very far ahead when
he could get it."
"Well, this must be fine crew on
this old milk train. But where was
the conductor all this timer"
"Why, the conductor didn't know
we was late until few minutes ago
when 1 told him. You see, he wasn't
keeping any particular account of the
time. He figured that we was on the
right road and that sooner or later we
would git there"
Some railroad" thought Hap to
himself, and in q few moments fell off
to sleep again.
Hes looking at you, Aunt Ada"
said May.
Hes going to be all right" said the
stranger. "He's coming out of it."
"Oh, I'm so glad" exclaimed May /;
and, to the stranger, Il can't thank you
enough for all your kindness"
HE must have hit the arm of the
seat when that jolt threw him out"