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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
CUT RAILROADS. COSTS
Decrease in Operating Expense First
in Two Years

Washington, Jan. "a slight de-
crease in the railroad net operating
revenue for November, the first in
more than two years, is indicated by
preliminary statistics made public to-
day by the Interstate Commerce com
mission. The first fifty-five roads to
report showed a falling off of little
more than a million dollars, but it is
attributed to the liberal policy of ex-
penditure which accompanies the in
crease in business. Officials believe
the indicated drop for November will
not alter the prospects for a billion
dollar wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
BASEBALL MEN MEET
Governing Body of Amateurs to Hold
Convention in Toledo, Ohio

Johnstown, Pa, Jan. 3.-According
to bulletin just issued by Secretary
Treasurer Tom Nokes, the annual con-
vention of the National Baseball Fed
GRAFTON, the governing body of anna
teur baseball in the United States, will
be held in Toledo, O., January 49,
Fifteen cities are members of the
association and eligible to take part in
the business sessions They are:
Pittsburg; Johnstown, Pa; Canton
O.; Dayton, Detroit, Louisville, Column
bus, Cincinnati, Chicago, New Or
leans, Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, Des
Moines and Birmingham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
SWINDLED FARMERS?
Trial of Former Harvester Men Begins
in Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 3-The trial of for
mer officials and statesmen of the In
ternational Harvester company who
are charged with using the mails in
furtherance of a scheme to defraud
was begun here today before Judge
Sanborn in the United States district
court
The government contention is that
the defendants used the mails to sell
stock of the company which they knew
to be worthless, thereby defrauding
many persons, principally farmers in
western and middle western states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

I'll Paso, which is more or less ia
miliarly known as the ''lie factory in
respect to the Mexican situation and
the things which happen below the
Rio Grande, is the source, of course,
of the story to the effect that Car
rama has just paid Japan one million
pesos in gold for guns and ammuni-
ton. There is nothing in the item,
tho. that even hints where Carranza
got hold of any such sum of money,
and gold especially.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
A DARcY-sMITH BOUT?
Australian Can Make His Own Terms
To Fight i'm Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 3.-Tom An
drews, promoter, will go to New York
today to offer a purse of $4,000 for
a bout between Jeff Smith and Les
Darcy, here, in February, the purse
to be split Darcy wishes Smith
has said that he would be willing to
box Darcy for nothing.
Andrews also expects to sign Fred
die Welsh and Richie Mitchell for 4
ten-round bout mere on January 10.
Mitchell has signed for the match ana
Andrews says that Welsh has made
only a few minor objections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
JOURNAL ENTRIES

another to complain about
x x x
"A good rule for one man to follow
might be a poor one for another to
observe.
y X
Few people appreciate sod health
until they are without it for a shorter
or longer time.
X X X
1t is also to be wondered just what
the poor people do with all the SYM
pathy they get.
X x x
Many people probably have a hap
pier New Year in prospect than they
realize or are willing to admit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

New York, Jan. 3.-MONEY-Mercanti
paper, 4@4A per cent. Sterling, 60 day
bills, 4.11h commercial 60 day bills on
banks, 4.71H commercial. 60 day bills, T. II !:
demand. 4.151a; cables 4.76 ZIG. Francs
demand, 5.S41a cables. 5.S31a. Marks de-
mand, 711a; cables, 71A. Kronen, demand
11% cables, 111s. GuiIders, demand, 4OA !;
cables, 407s. Lires, demand, csc; cables
G.S5. Rubles, demand, 29% cables 20. Bar
silver, 1850; Mexican dollars, 5S1ac Gov
ernment bonds, heavy; railroad bonds, ir-
regular. Time loans easier; 60 and 90 DAYS
31ad3%: 6 months. 3A@4
Call money, steady; high. 2. low, "a ;
2H offered at 21a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
PRISONERS ESCAPE
Jail Delivery at Winfield Mystery to
Officers.

Arkansas City. Kan. Jan. 3.-Elmer
Imam, charged with completely in
the robbery of $1,000 worth of dia-
monds from the E. l.. Mcdowell Jew
elry store here several weeks ago; Y
montgomery, negro convicted of
bigamy; Mexican, charged with bur-
glary, and white man named Mess
ner, charged with assault, broke out
of the county Jail at Winfield shortly
after midnight last night and escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Eating twenty-nine pounds of spa
ghetti in thirty-four minutes, which
was accomplished by an Italian at
Pittsburg, Pa, not long ago appears to
lie even a greater gastronomic feat
than eating quail a day for thirty
days; or a dozen raw oysters with
powdered sugar on them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
LANSING TO GET AUTO
Only One Who Had Nerve to Ask
Wants Raise for Clerks.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Failure of the
house appropriation committee to
grant $500 annual increase in sal
aries to state department bureau
chiefs led Secretary Lansing today to
make a personal appeal for the in
crease to the senate appropriations
committee which looks with favor on
it. While before the committee Score
tary Lansing was assured that the ap-
preparation to provide him with an
official automobile would be left in
the bill.
1t was disclosed that when the uues-
ton came up in the house COMMITTEES
Chairman Fitzgerald had exclaimed:
Secretary Lansing is the only cabinet
official who has had nerve enough to
ask congress for an automobile and by
George he shall have it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
TO PARDON GUARDS?
Serving Five Years Ea' n for Strik-
ing Officer

Chicago. Jan. 3.-Lawrence White
and Andrew Anderson, both of Chi
cago, and members of the Seventh
Regiment Illinois nation al guard, who
are serving five year sentences at Fort
Leavenworth for striking an officer
while on duty at the border, may be
pardoned.
Friends and army officials have APP
pealed to the president in their behalf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
MORE TROOPS COMING
Kansas and Missouri Signal Companies
En- Route to Fort Riley.

San Antonio Tex, jan 3.-Signal
companies from Kansas and Missouri
left San Antonio today for Fort Riley
to be mustered out of the federal serv-
ice and the Sixteenth Pennsylvania in
fantry and brigade headquarters at Ell
Paso are scheduled to start home be-
fore night,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
New York stock Market

Wall St, New York. Jan. 3.-STOCKS+
Aside from further irregularity in Marines
advance of the first hour Steel scored an
extreme gain of almost three points, rising
to 11212 and Allied 1ndustrials as well as
specific munitions and equipments made
further Roadway regardless of adverse
trade reports. Advances in this division
ranged from two to six points with addi-
tional gains In other shares which derive
their main success of revenue from foreign
contracts. The change in the Mexican sit
nations was reflected in six point rise
for Mexican Petroleum and two for Ameri-
can smelling.
Bonds were irregular.
Steel dominated the later dealings on itu
further rise to. lis. Marines, Oils and
minor 1ndustrfals also added to early gains.
but the old stock of General Motors fell
90 points to 700. The closing was strong
The strength and activity of today's OPP
erations was again ascribed to short cover
ing and fresh buying. based largely on
the belief of an indefinite continuance of
the war. Sales exceeded 100000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

A decision is to be sought in the
state supreme court by the Kansas
Good Roads association to the effect
that state aid for highway building is
not engaging in internal improvements
as prohibited by the state constitu-
ton. And, come to think of it, good
roads are decidedly external or visible
affairs -1-fI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
ENFORCE BOARDS FINDING
Would Amend Railroad Bill to Make
Rulings Effective.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Judge William
L. Chambers, United States commits
sioner of the board of mediation and
Cancellation was today requested to
prepare an amendment to the propos-
ed railway bill. that would give to the
courts the right to interpret and en-
force the awards of the board of med
iation and Cancellation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
LOCAL MENTION

The Rev. w. c. Graves of Los An
geles, Cal, is now holding revival SER
vices at the Free Methodist church,
724 Lake street. The evening services
are set for 1880 o'clock. The day meet
ings will begin at 10 a. m.
Fraternal Brotherhood dance at 623
jackson street this evening. Admis-
sion IS cents.-Adv.
A o. U. w. lodge No. 20, North
Topeka, will give a masquerade dance
at their hall Friday evening, January
5. Members and friends invited
Adv.
Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1869.
ADV.
Buy wall paper before the raise goes
on. j. K. Jones Paint Co.-Adv.
Wall paper while it's cheap. j. K.
Jones Paint Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
Gov. Major Names Republican.

jefferson City, Jan. 3.-Dr. G. E.
pointed member of the board of cur
ators of the state university by Gov
ernor Major today for a six-year term.
DIR. Nuns is Republican and succeeds
DR.. ]. c. Parrish of Vandalia, whose
term has expired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1853
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
A. O. u. W. NOTICE

Members of Upchurch Lodge. No.
PA. are requested to attend the flu
neral of Bro. Lewis Maxwell, Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from Pen
wells chapel. Burial in Mt Hone
cemetery.
E. C. CONRAD NJ. w.
H. G. THOMPSON, Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
TORPEDO WARSHIPS
French Battler Hit and Lies in Port
Badly Crippled.

Zurich Post from Milan reports that
the French battleship Verite has been
torpedoed by a German submarine
near Malta, says an Overseas news
agency announcement today. The
Nerite badly damaged, is lying near
the port of Malta. the dispatch adds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
PERSONAL TO ETHEL
Topeka, Kansas,
January 1, 1917.

Topeka, Kansas.
January 1, 1917.
Editor State journal:
l like to read Mutt and Jeff and
Bringing Up Father too but l
don't like to read the bad words such
as by golly'' These are not nice to
say so they are not nice to read for
when 1 read them l think them, too,
and mamma says it is just as BAD 10
think bad as to say bad words. Won't
you please leave them out?
From your friend.
ETHEL FREY,
435 Lawrence st.
p. 81 am seven years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
Find Phoney $40 Gold Certificates

Washington, jan 3.-Discovery of a
new counterfeit $40 gold certificate of
the 1907 series was announced by the
secret service today. 1t bears check
letter "A" and plate number 9, is
printed on two pieces of paper, be-
tween which silk threads have beer;
distributed. The printing is poorly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
A BIG LOAN TO BANKS
Morgan & Co. Are Putting Out British
War Paper Privately.

Chicago, Jan. 81. P. Morgan &
co. are offering privately, to banks
only, a British loan of an undeter-
mined amount. 1t is secured 100 per
cent by American, Canadian and
South American securities, is mar
gined up to 33 per cent and is a de-
mand accommodations,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Mild wintry weather of the pres
ent variety is probably not so popular
with the people hereabouts because of
itself as because it means something
like an adequate gas supply for cook
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Buy wall paper before the raise goes
on. j. K. Jones Paint Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Iron pumps at Forbes's.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
sIugged and Robbed in Daylight.

Kansas City, Mo-. Jan. 3-While
Roy Zimmerman today s>arched his
pockets to give stranger a match. the
stranger slugged him. When Zimmer-
man awoke his $50 watch was gone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Wall paper while it's cheap. ]. K.
Jones Paint Co.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Isn't this rather rubbing it in? The
Allies are now demanding "repara-
5" from Greece.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tho State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization. for the exclusive aiterhoon
publication in Topeka. ,
The news is received in The State journal
building over wires for this sole purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
New York Cotton Market
New York Money Marke,

New York. Jan. 3.-COTTON-Spot,
bales
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03

Notes and personals from Oakland,
by Frances Jones. oil Grattan street.
telephone between s and 10 a. m, $3.50:
other hours, 4751 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
EAST SIDE

Notes and personals from East Side,
by Frances Jones. 211 Grattan street.
telephone between s and 10 a. M. $3.50;
other hours, 4751 K-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-03
New York Stock Market

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. ]. Myers, Broker, Column
bian Bldg.)
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
ARKANSAS EDITORS
 BOOST AGRICULTURE

During the past year the editors of Arkansas have undoubtedly print ed more agricultural news than the newspaper men of any of the South ern States, according to B. c. Riley with the extension division of the University of Arkansas, who says that the country papers published total of three and one-half miles of agricultural information from July 1, 1916 to July 1, 1917. The CO., operation of the editors business men and farmers is advertising Ark ansas attracting attention through out the United States. Men in other states are constantly making inquiry concerning Arkansas secrect of prog ress, which is expressed by two words Organization and cooperation"
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
HALL-POTTS

Buford A. Hall of this place and Miss Virginia Lillian Potts of St.Lou1s were united in marriage at Dresden, Tenn, on Thursday of last week.
 MT Hall is one of Newark's prom ising young men and until recently was employed as bookkeeper and stenographer with large whole sale coal company of St. Louis, but is now with the officers training camp which has been stationed at Fort Logan H. Roots.
 Mrs. Hall is charming and tai ented young lady of pleasing person. ality and will no doubt be warmly welcomed to our little town.
 The Journal extends ongratula- tions and best wishes
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
BANK DEPOSITS
 SHOW REMA KABLE GAIN

According to reports compiled by the State Banking Department at Little Rock, there is now more mon ey on deposit in the banks of Arkan- sas than ever before in the states history.
 Conditions are abnormal in many respects, but the deterrent influence of war is not being felt by the peo- pie of Arkansas. Prices may be high and going higher, but the producer never got so much for his produce. The farmer as a rule, especially the thrifty farmer, is prospering as nev- CT before
 The total deposits of the 388 state banks of Arkansas have increased from $49, ,689, ,396.37, on June 30, 1916. to SIP, ,480, ,322.77 on June 20, 1917, and the total resources of the same banks increased during the same period from $7O,989, ,1358o to $94,- 005,80217.
 The banks are carrying a total of $1 $50, ,829.34 in loans on cotton, which is below the normal. In one year the legal reserve of the banks has in. creased from 31 per cent to 36 per cent, and two years ago it was 27.
 Two years ago the individual de- posits amounted to $20,404, ,157.77, one year ago they had increased to S28, ,845, ,233.85, and at the last re- port they were $39, 9,918,870.44, an in- crease of nearly one hundred per cent. In two years the savings de- posits have increased from S3,897,- 547.15 to $7,875,758.55, indicative of the rapid growth of the thrift habit among the citizens of the State
 Te above figures do not take into account any of the deposits, resources or other business of the National hanks of the State, as they do not report to the State Banking Depart ment
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
ENGINEER KILLED
 IN FREIGHT WRECK
James King Stays With Engine as it Plunges Over Embankm-nt
 Near Penter's Bluff

Engineer James King of Cotter was killed, Fireman L. G. Watson and two brakemen, s. H. Grimmett and Frank Garbacz were injured when the Red Ball freight was wreck ed about one mile north of Penter's Bluff Tuesday night about midnight.
 Engineer King was caught beneath the engine and was badly crushed and sealded. He lived about three hours. The engine left the track and turned over and went over an em- bankment 30 or 40 feet, pinning the engineer beneath it's wreckage where he remained for 30 minutes before it was possible to extricate him.
 Fireman Watson was badly injured, but probably will recover Two brake men, Frank Garbacz and s. H. Grim met, were in the cab of the locomo- tive. Grimmett and Watson jumped before it left the track, but Garbacz stuck. All three suffered painful, but not serious injuries.
 The wreck was caused by the dis lodging of a rail by great rock, which had rolled down the steep hill- side. The train was going around a slight curve at about 15 miles an hour the engine began to jump, sign that it was about to leave the track. It went two or three car lengths, then turned on it's side and slid about 30 feet down an embank- ment.
 A ear containing ore was over turned and two other cars containing grain were turned across the track.
 Watson's body is badly wrenched and his right arm and head are sev- erely injured. Three fingers on Grim mett's right hand are smashed. Gar hacz suffered sprained ankle and severe scalp wounds. Conductor ]. J. Merrill and Brakeman J. A. Vanbeber, who were on the rear of the train, escaped uninjured.
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
Public Schools Show
 Substantial Growth

Then annual report of the county examiner which as just been compelt- ed, shows that there are 9132 chil- dren of school age in the county, at increase of All over last year. 7082 children were enrolled in the schools of the county last year, an increase of 459 over the year proceeding. The average attendance was 491, an in crease of 369 over the year before.
 One hundred and fifty-nine teach CTS were employed, five of whom held state certificates, 12 professional li- censes, AT first grade certificates, 75 second grade certificates, and 20 third grade certificates.
 The average length of the term for the county last year was 125 days, an increase of days over the year before.
 One new school house was built during the year at cost of $500. There are116 school houses in the county and the total value of all public school property is $134,590.
 The county spent on it's schools last year $63, ,788.59.
 The privilege of voting a 12-mill tax, of which great many dis tricts availed themselves last may,
 
 goes into effect September 1 and which really compels, state uniform ity of school books which also goes into effect September 1, war condi- tions which will make greater de- mands upon our schools than they have ever known before, will make this report much better when it is made a year from now.
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
SURPRISE WEDDING

Tom McFall of McCrory and Miss Veryl Pascoe of this place were unit ed in marriage at Augusta last Sat urday night.
 The wedding although not entirely unexpected came as surprise to their many friends who dd not learn of it until Monday
 MT. McFall is member of Company E, Thrd Arkansas Regi- ment at Newport and is a splendid young man while his bride is one of Newark's most popular young ladies, and is a daughter of Dr. and Mrs V. L. Pascoe, one of the most prominent families in the county.
 The Journal extends heartest con- gratulations and best wishes.
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
MT. CARMEL NEWS ITEMS

Mt. Carml, Aug. Little Miss Truell Mayhan of near Newark spent Saturday night and Sunday the guest of Misses Ethel and Agnes Fitch.
 Mrs. Myrtle Trammel and children spent a few days here this week canning fruit.
 Quite a number attended the pie supper at the Carmel Saturday night.
 W. A. Troy and L. c. Dugger made a business trip to Batesville Mon- day.
 Mrs. Jack of Van Buren formerly of Newark, spent a few days here last week the guest of her daughter Mrs. W. A. Troy.
 Several of the young people are attending church at Magness and Logan this week.
 The Ice cream supper at Orville Gibson's was enjoyed by all who at tended.
 Dan Moore and Sons of Newark were here on business last Thurs day.
 Mrs. w. A. Troy and children of this place went to Newark Saturday
 J. o. Robinson and children spent last week at J. A. Griffin's.
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
YOUTHFUL SLAYER IS
 RELEASED ON BOND

Newport, Aug. 3.-Arthur Farmer, the 12-year-old boy who has bcen held in the county jail since the kill ing of Parcy Slaughter, a negro, at Weldon, three weeks ago, was given bond today and released from jail Young Farmer is an orphan and was employed in a shingle mill at Well don. It is said that he had been threatened by the negro and says that he shot in self-defense.
The Newark journal., 1917-08-09
BIG PICNIC OPENS
 WITH LARGE CROWD
Speakers Program Inlcudes Addresses By Some of the Most Noted
 Men of the State

Newark's annual picnic and old settlers reunion opened this morning with large crowd in attendance.
 The early morning shower served to cool the atmosphere and settle the dust, making the weather conditions ideal, and if rain does not interfere 1t is expected that 5000 to 5000 peo- pie will be in attendance each day.
 The l. 0. o. F. Home Band of Batesyille have been engaged to fur nlsh music for the entire three days The band is composed of boys who are inmates of the Home and they make splendid music and acquit themselves in a most creditable man ner.
 There are larger number of at fractions on the picnic ground than ever before and the grounds present an appearance equal to that of the midway of state fair.
 The Speaking program will open at ? o'clock this afternoon. The well come address will be delivered by W G. Moore at ? D. m., and he will be followed by Prof R. G. Shannon, chautauqua lecturer of nationwide prominence.
 Judge Dene H. Coleman of Bates vile will speak this afternoon and if conditions are favorable Prof. Shan non will deliver another lecture to- night.
 Tomorrow Hon. John H. Hinemon of Little Rock will deliver a patriotic address, his subject being "The world war-its primary causes, it's present status and the inevitable re suit"
 Mir. Hinemon is one of the best speakers in the State and his ad- dress will be both entertaining and Instructive and should be heard by every citizen of the county.
 Another very interesting and in- structive address for Friday will be that of B. P. Kidd of the Arkansas Profitable Farming Bureau who will discuss agricultural topics and the farmers relation to the government in the present war crisis.
 The speakers for Saturday will be Hon. Harry H. Meyers of Little Rock and Senator Ebert Goodwin of Mel bourne.