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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Miss Mary Sturm who recently nm.

Miss Mary Sturm who recently un.
derwert an operation in a New York
hospital is expected to arrive home to-
morrow. Since leaving the hospital
she has been with friends in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Nina Miller Thumm, who las
been visiting relatives here for sew.
eral days, has gone to Washington,
where she will spend a few weeks be-
fore returning to her home in Fair.
mont. Mail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
MRS. JOSEPH sEEP DEAD.

TITUSVILLE, Pa, Feb. GINS.
Joseph Seep, wife Of the millionaire
Purchasing agent of the National
Transit company, subsidiary of the
Standard Oil company, died suddenly
at her home here last night of paraly-
sis. She is survived by her husband
and nine children.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
PERsHINe,s PRISONERS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16.-
Gen. Pershing reporte dto the War de-
partment that 81 Mexicans captured
by his force while in Mexico and held
in connection with the raid ON Column
bus, N. NJ, last year win be turned
over to the Department Of Justice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Anchor Line Ship
Sails for Glasgow

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The Anchor
Line steamer "Tuscal Ia" carrying IL
cabin passengers of whom four are
Americans, sailed today for Glasgow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Heavy Fighting is
Reported in Cuba
(By Associated Press1

I. HAVANA, Feb. 1e.-Heavy fighting
occurred last night between rebels
and government troops near Hoyo
Colorado. "a miles west of Havana.
Several OF the rebels were killed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
City Hall Notes


Affairs of state and the status of
the East Park avenue paving. have TAX.
en- q back seat in Mayor Bowen's mind,
for q wicked looking, red and Jolly
boil has started to come on the May.
or's nose. The reflection is forced
that boil is very democratic animal,
leyeling the high and the low alike
and sparing not even the city's highest
executive from its painful proximity.
Maxine" the sweetheart of the fire
department, will probably leave her
couch of ease in the department some
time the first part Of next week and
be taken out for spin. Maxine had her
engine tested this morning and went
like a real racer. AS soon as she gets
her road legs she will be entered in
all the big amateur auto races in this
section OF the country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

With the sailing of the Philadel-
rhia, three American ships are
known to be Drawing the dangers of
the German blockade district. The
ether two are the freighters Roches-
ter and Orleans which sailed from
New York for Bordeaux, France.
How many more vessels OF American
registry the sailing of which has
been Cancelled are now in the danger
zone is not known, but it is believed
there are quite few.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
THE WEATHER

Partly elouded tonight and sat
urdsy. Warmer Saturday
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Sailed From Liverpool We'd
nesday of This
Week.
50 AMERICANS ON BOARD
Carries No Guns but Has
Valuable U. S. Govern
ment Records.
tBy Associated Press)

LIVERPOOL. Feb. 16.-The Phil
auelphia. the first American liner to
leave Europe since Germany's declar-
alton Of unrestricted submarine war
fare, sailed from here last Wednes-
day afternoon. She carried 95 passen.
gers OF all classes, of whom 3S were
Americans. Among the few cancella-
tions were those of Frank Simonds and
Winfield r. Sheehan, who had planned
to sail, but were prevented at the last
weer prevented at the last moment
moment by business.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke, formerly
United States Minister to Holland,
had originally intended to sail on the
Philadelphia, but decided earlier in
the week to postpone his departure
till Saturday.
The Philadelphia was unarmed,
carrying neither a mounted nor an
unmounted gun.
In addition to her passengers she
carried general cargo of what is
known as express freight and two
tons Of dispatches from the American
embassy in London for the State De
partment in Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

Wonderfully Beautiful Artificial silk and Real
SILK DraPery Fabrics, in plain and handsome JAG
guard weaves, in lustrous sheenful tones of rose,
blue gold, green, brown, etc. 05c, $50, 81,
81 s2..5 yard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

Hemmed. green, tlue and red ;
size T2xI2 inches. $50 values.
Friday az SD each.
Second Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

c. NJ. c. and Il. NJ c. Gro
Chef Cotton, in white, ecnl aud
co!Ors. Size numbers, ) 10 100.
Special at &c each or Sc for 10
balls. Friday only.
Art Goods Dcpt.-Street Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

Include mercerized reps shadow prints radium
cloths. floral tickings. fancy cord weavos, dainty
Dresden effects, etc. In light and dark colorings
Standard 45c and 49c qualities. In the September
sale at S9c yard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14
Mattresses, S7.95, Sll.25

-RcEulRr Mt sII.s0 aud SIS.
Al S5-a5 are Fifty C5OD Cotton
Mattresses. made with rolled
edge. covered in art ticking:
closely tufted. DoUblc-bed size:
Sll.J0 value at only S7.s5 each.
At SIZE are twenty-five 1a5l
DOuble-bed Size Mattresses.
very closely tufted. and COW
cred with superior striped
ticking. SIS value at Sll.es.
PaIais ROyal-Fourth Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14
24c, 30c and 36e Values
Odd Skeins of Yarn at l5c

Miscellaneous lot of odds and ends
of yarns; just the thing for children's
knitting school Friday at 15c skein or
ball. Art Dept.-Street Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

Remarkable Friday Special-Standard $50
Boys Knickers, guaranteed not to nip; made
with watch pockets and button bottoms. in
cheviots tweeds and cassimeres. Special, Friday.
1sc. Third Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

Cretonne Knitting Bags. in various
patterns and sizes. Ordinarily soc
each. Some with lop handles. cords
and straps. Friday. choice, Csc.
Art Dept.-Street Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14
Extra Special
$3.50 Royal
Wilton Rugs,
Friday Only,
$51.75
Sizes e1l2 Fl.

Remarkable offering
for today only of very
handsome and finely
woven Royal Wilton
Rugs. in Oriental de-
signs and beautiful col
orings. Exact reproduc-
tons Of Genuine Persian
Rugs. All with fine linen
fringe. Sizes oxl2 #.
Today only. S5l.75.
second Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-14

Block designs; size 54x1e.
Actual values, SIS. Friday only
at 81. Second Floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
Officials From All Over Nation
Are i'm the City.
First Session of Annual Con-
yention Held This Afternoon.
BIG PROGRAM IS ARRANGED
Senator Watson of Indiana one
of Principal Speakers.
Governor Capper To Entertain
Visitors Tonight.

Members of the national organiza-
ton of secretaries of state are in To-
peka today for their annual conVen-
ton and a discussion of plans for
adoption of uniform laws. Sessions
of the national organization this af-
ternoon were in the supreme court
chambers in the state house. The
convention, which will bring state Of
ficials to Topeka from probably half
of the states of the union. will close
Wednesday.
No formal program was announced
for the 1917 convention, altho the
subject for general discussion by all
members of the organization wlll pe
the enactment of state laws looking
toward uniformity. Under the eX-
listing system, automobile, marriage.
teaching, divorce, labor, election and
health laws vary in almost every state
in the Union. The convention in To-
peka is expected to adopt program
to be carried before legislative bodies
of the various states and outlining
statutory reform of national impor-
tance.
Governor to Entertain Delegates
Governor and Mrs. Arthur Capper
will receive tonight for the secretaries
of state and their wives at the gov
ernor's home, 1895 Topeka avenue
SldI6 OlllcldIS, HNNNS
house attaches have been invited to
meet the visiting officials. Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. ]. T. Botkin, wife of
the Kansas secretary of state, Will be
{ at the head of a receiving line of
prominent Topeka club women who
| will receive for the visiting ladies at
Masonic temple. A number of mem
bers of the organization were accom-
| panied by their wives, who will be
| guests of Topeka club women.
Absence of a formal program made
uncertain the days proceedings.
| James F. Reed of West Virginia, pres
ident of the association, will preside at
the meetings in the state house and
| will probably direct the course of dis
cussion on existing laws and need of
/ reforms. Reed arrived in Topeka
/ Sunday and was among the first of the
officials to register for the convention.
I Governor Capper and Charles l..
! Mitchell. president of the Chamber of
/ Commerce. welcomed the visiting Of
ficials at the opening of today's ses-
| fContinued Page Twop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
FOUGHT AGAINST ODDS
British Destroyer Made Desperate
Flight for German Cruiser Raider.

London. Oct. 22.-The British de
stroyer Mary Rose fought single
handed against the German cruisers
in the convoy section in the North
sea. according to a story ascribed TO
a British officer rescued off Bergen
and transmitted by the Christiania cor
respondent of the Times. The other
destroyer. which should have been
present, never appeared, and it is
thought likely that it was destroyed al
the beginning of the action. After
fighting for half an hour during which
she was subjected to the most terrific
concentrated fire, the Mary Rose sank.
Ten members of the crew were fourd
clinging to debris and rescued.
The correspondent says that the re-
port of the butehery of the crews of
the merchantmen pass description
Two women on one side waved a piece
of white cloth which was perfectly
visible They were silenced by vollsy
from the German cruisers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
over TOP
Another Drive on Ypres Front
Started Early Today.
French and British Cooperate
and Garry All Objectives.

London, Oct 22.-F'rench and Brit
ish forces in cooperation early today
struck on both sides of the Ypres-
Staden railway in a wide series of To-
cal attacks, Field Marshal Haig re-
ported.
"Our progress was satisfactory" the
British commander-in- chief reported.
The French forces co-operated in
attacking to the left of the British in
this sector, indicating resumption of
Haig's offensive. The assault reported
early today. however was specifically
identified by Haig as a series of 10
cal attacks in contradistinction to a
general offensive blow.
1t was believed here. however that
this series of attacks are the prelim-
inaries to another terrific drive over
this whole sector. The fact that the
French participated was also regard
ed as evidence that the great allied
war machine Is once again in forward
position.
Paris Announces Victory.
Paris, Oct. 22-French troops ad.
joining the British in Belgium at
tackled this morning on front of one
kiIometer. The war office announces
that all objectives were obtained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22

the growth of the club from a mere
handful to an all inclusive organiza-
ton.
Kelley will take up some other line
of business, he stated this noon. But
no definite statement would be made
concerning what line it would be- as
plans for wcrk had rot been complet-
ed vet
Il have had this position in mind
for some time" Kelley stated, not dis
closing what line it was. 1T has a fu-
ture and 1 have been looking forward
to this opportunity for many MONTHS
Charles L. Mitchell, newly elected
president of the club, stated that Kel-
ley's term of office had been the most
successful in the history of the or
sanitation His services have been
whole hearted and effective and 1
hate TO lose him He is one of the
most valuable men in the club"
Mitchell declared.
No arrangements have been made
for a successor to the position. The
resignation is effective November /
After that time. MI Kelley will be
member of the club and has agreed
to give part of his time to the organ
ization. He will always hold his
mem mbership in the club and will be
a regular member" he declares
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
SPUDS MAY FREEZE
Are Destroyed by Severe Weather
Awaiting Railroad Cars.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct 22.-Most of
the northwest's potato GRIP is in dan
ger of being destroyed by freezing un-
less the car shortage, the worst ever
experienced in the northwest, is re-
lieved Immediately, according to of
ficials of the state warehouse and rail-
road commission here today
A message was sent to Chairman
Mills of the commission, now in
Washington, asking him to persuade
the federal car service commission to
order cars to northern Minnesota
lines to handle potatoes, even if grain
is leld back temporarily Potatoes
are freezing in the ground because no
cars are available for shipment The
Great Northern railroad is reported
500 cars behind orders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
CAMP CITIES ARE O. K.
Proper Community Welcome For
Soldiers Important Asserts Wood.

Washington, Oct. 22.-On the eve
of the national conference to discuss
the question of war camp community
recreation service John n. WHY'S of
Toledo, chairman of the national COM
mittee, issued a statement today de-
claring that most encouraging reports
are being received from all parts of
the country as to the interest being
shown in the campaign. At the same
time he made public a letter from
Major General Leonard Wood who
with other commanding army officers,
express the opinion that proper com
munity welcome for the soldiers and
sailors in cities and towns adjacent
to the camps is of great Importance
in the preparation of troops for
service in France.
In order to be good soldiers" d" Gen
era1 Wood says, men must be clean
mentally, morally and physically,
have respect for themselves and for
the uniform they wear and nothing
will contribute thereto as mucn as
good surroundings. wholesome en-
tertainment and recreation. In my
opinion this ranks equally with train
ing to create an efficient command"
He added that the association would
alwa vs. have his cooperation in its
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
Supposed Securely "Bottled
Up," 1t Outwits Enemy.
Now in Position To Defend En-
trance of Finland Gulf.
FRENCH FELL 7 zEPPELINS
Berlin Admits 4 Lost; Other 3
Down, Says Paris.
One Zeppelin Surrenders in Air
and Lands Safely With Crew.
(By the Associated Press. }

Russian naval units in the northern
part of the Gulf of Riga have out
witted the superior German forces
and have escaped from Moon Sound
where they apparently had been bot
tied up after the engagement in and
about the sound last week. The Rus
sian war ships made their esca pc
without losses and are now in a posi-
ton protecting the northern en-
trance to Moon Sound
The new position of the Russian
squadron probably will compel the
Germans to give battle if they wish
to enter the Gulf of Finland by going
thru the sound between Dago Island
and the coast of Esthonia. The mill
tary forces in the Moon sound region
were moved successfully by the Rus
slams, who also rescued their trans
ports and smaller craft. Before their
retirement they destroyed all posi-
tons of military value to the enemy
Sinks German Transport.
In addition to the warships and
transports already reported sunk by
the Russian units, Petrograd reports
the sinking of another German trans
port by Russian submarine. Two
torpedoes were fired by the same
submarine at a German dreadnaught
~ NAAO - eAA ~ PC 4oIAiA6 dIidChSd,
the submarine was unable to note re-
suits. One torpedo detonated and the
submarine on rising again saw clouds
of smoke.
Berlin officially admits the loss OF
four Zeppelins of the squadron which
raided England Friday night The Of
ficial statement, however fails to an
nounce the safe arrival home of the
other members of the contingent. Ber-
lin claims that several English cities
and ports were attacked with special
success" including London, Manches-
ter, Birmingham and Hull
London's Ire Aroused.
London, Oct. 22.-France's coup in
destroying or Gripping at least seven
aContinued vr Page TwoI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
Last Week Opens and Only 40
Per Cent Now Subscribed.
Germany Just Raised Seventh
War Loan of 3 Billion!
WEDNESDAY, LIBERTY DAY
Named as National Holiday To
Boost Liberty Bonds.
German-American Societies AS
sisting in Sale of Bonds.

Washington, Oct 22.-The Ameri-
can people should not lull themselves
into a false sense of security over the
liberty loan. They must subscribe
heavily all week.
This warning was sounded today
by treasury officials, intent on putting
across the five billion dolle- total by
next Saturday night when the sub
scription books close. So far only
about 40 per cent of this total has
been taken.
Failure to support the loan to the
utmost will give comfort to the enemy.
the treasury pointed out, especially in
view of Germany success, after sew
eraI years of drain on her men and
resources, in floating a seventh loan
of over $4,000. 900, 900.
Incidentally the treasury empha-
sized that its published figures on
ioan sales to date have represented
exactly what the district reports show.
There has been no lowering of totals
to our on workers, it was said. For
that reason the nation must not re-
gard the loan as a--success until the
last dollar is in on Saturday
Liberty Fires Will Burn.
Liberty day, Wednesday, "a national
holiday, is expected to boost sales
enormously. At that time noted men
from all walks of life will preach the
loan thruout the nation and every
body will be asked to buy as much
as possible Liberty fires will he
lighted Wednesday night.
Included in the list of Liberty day
speakers will be William ]. Bryan.
Secretaries McAdoo, Baker and Red
field, ex-President Taft, Speaker
Champ Clark and Attorney General
Gregory.
Many German-American subscrip-
tions are noted and some of the Teu-
ton-American societies are assisting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
7. R. REDUCES IL LBS.
Leaves Health Farm-TeIIs Friends
He Lost Eye in Boxing Bout.

Stamford. Conn, Oct. 22.-CoIonel
Roosevelt was ready to leave Jack
Cooper's health farm here today. Aft
er a tvo-weeks' workout during which
he reduced his weight fourteen pounds
Ca pound for each day. he will return
to his home at Oyster Bay.
While in the gymnasium at the
health farm the colonel told a group
of friends and newspaper men that he
was blind in one eye He explained
that while engaged in a bout with a
Young captain of the artillery some
years ago in the White House. a hard
right swing which landed squareIy on
his left eye broke a blood vessel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
State Welfare Commission Will
Make Drastic Rule.
Woman City Editor Leads
Fight on ''Thanks, Boss"
BILL DIED IN THE LEGISLATURE
Man Who Proposed 1t Was
BIacklisted in Topeka.
Wages and Morals Also To Be
Scrutinized in State.

Members of the Kansas welfare
commission will this week take steps
to block tipping in hotels restaurants
and in all places where public service
is rendered for price. If the well
fare law is sufficiently broad, the
commission may Immediately seek TO
put a ban on all tipping in this state.
Members of the board who met IN
Topeka today will not only seek to
bannish tipping from Kansas, but
they will scrutinize the wages and
morals of the chamber mistresses
mattresses and cook ladies in public
eating resorts.
Abolition of the tipping system is
one of the most drastic steps proposed
by the Kansas welfare commission
In 1915 a bill was introduced in the
state legislature providing against the
giving or acceptance of tips. But the
walters, porters and shine parlor gem
try won the round. The bill died in
a committee room. That wasn't all
The author of the bill found it neces-
sary to remove to a private home in
order to buy food during the remain
der of the session. He told friends
he was practically blacklisted in
hotels and restaurants.
Now the welfare commission-com-
posed largely of women-will lead a
fight to protect the public against the
tipping evil. If the welfare law is suf-
ficiently broad, there is little doubt as
to the action of the commission.
Miss French Is Joffre.
Miss Laura French. city editor of
William Allen Whites Emporia Ga
zette, will lead the anti-tipping forces.
She believes a hotel or restaurant
keeper should pay waiter a living
wage, without wishing him on his
| patrons as an object of charity.
THE worst thing in the labor situa-
tion in Kansas, at least as affecting
| hotels and restaurants, is the abomi-
nable tipping system" said Miss
| French. Il don't know whether we
can stop it or not. But for one. 1 pro-
pose to try. L know one hotel in Kan
sas where not long ago the head wait
er received $20 a month and vzas ex-
pected to earn $40 to $50 extra ia
tips. In short. too many employers
| give their help to understand that
| they must earn a living from tips or
outside benefits. The practice has
| grown until patron of a hotel cannot
expect or even hope for service unless
every one connected with the institu-
tion is tipped"
| An anti-tipping order will affect
every branch of business activity in
| the state 1t will hit the hotels and
restaurants, the barber shops, the
stores, manicure shops railway trains
and offices. During the last legisla-
| tive session several members COM
planned that stenographers and clerks
| on the state payroll had Joined the
tipping brigade. They did not refuse
to work for legislative members, but
in many instances zeal and enthusi-
asm was based largely on, the pros
| pect of a tip.
-Cold the Waitress Queen.
Nor is that the only trouble which
| lCOQttDueG m Pas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
Believe Long Overdue Vessel Hit
Mine and All Perfshed.

Toxic, Oct. 22.-The Japanese
steamship, Hitachi Maru, due at Dela-
goa bay, Portuguese East Africa, Octo-
ber l is missing and lis believed to have
struck a mine with loss of ali on
board. The number of passengers on
board is not known but Mr.. Onaf.
London manager of the Nippon Yusen
Kaisha. owners of the vessel was
among them.
The Hitachi Maru a vessel of 6,66s
tons gross, sailed from Yokohama for
Liverpool on August 20. She touched
at Colombo, Ceylon, on September "a
but since then nothing has been heard
from her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
WHITE AND ALLEN BACK
kansans Reach New York After Red
Cross Tour of War Zone.

Emporia Kan, Oct. 22.-Wn1 Al
len White of this city. and Henry Al
len of Wichita, Kan, who have been
at the French front in the interest of
the American Red Cross, arrived in
New York today according to advices
received here Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-22
RESIGE1TION HUNG UP
Kaiser Hasn't Yet Accepted That of
His Marine Minister.

Amsterdam. Oct. 22.-Kaiser VIII
helm has not yet accepted the resig-
nation of Admiral Won CapelIe as min
ister Of marine. according to the Ber-
lin VoIks Zeitung today
Admiral Won Capelle resigned about
ten days aga following bitterness
aroused in tfe reIchstag over the
charge that he revealed the news of
German naval mutiny for political
purposes