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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
LET GOVT REGULATE 1T
Endorse Federal Supervision For Is
suance of II. r. Securities.

Washington, Oct. 31.-Federal regu-
lation of the issuance of railroad Sc
curities and additional recommended
tons for further railroad legislation
were endorsed by the affiliated trade
and commercial organization of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States in a referendum just concluded
The vote strongly backed up a report
of the cham ber's railroad committee
Other proposals endorsed were:
Passage by congress of a general
railroad incorporation law under
which all railroad carriers subject to
the jurisdiction of the interstate COM
merce commission may organize;
compulsion of carriers to organize I'M
der such law and recommendation
that the Interstate Commerce Com
mission be given authority to regulate
intra state rates when those rates
affect interstate commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
IN A PEPPER HOLDUP
Throw Red Pepper in Eyes of Bank
Messenger and Cop; Get $1,000.

held up a messenger of the Central
Manufacturing District bank on the
South side shortly after noon today
and escaped in an automobile with a
satchel containing $1,000.
Ed Conklin, the messenger, was
carrying the money to the Seton
Manufacturing Co. He was accom-
panied by James Malone, a policeman.
Four men leaped from an, automobile
as they were passing a crowded cor
ner, threw red pepper in their eyes
and beat Malone with pistols.
Malone exchanged shots with them
as they sped away but was blinded by
the pepper and missed. He was struck
in the arm by bullet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
PAY TAXES now!
county Treasurer VIII Begin
Collections Tomorrow.
Big Increase Hits Every Prop
erty Owner in Co.
levy IS SIP ON S1OO
Good Roads Program Cause of
Increase for Year.
Full Payment Before Dec. 21
VIII Bring Rebate.

The 1917 tax rolls have been COM
|pleted by Kent Raub, county clerk,
'and are in the hands of f. A. Camp
bell. county treasurer Tomorrow the
tax paying season will begin.
Along with the increase in the
cost Of living there is noticeable in
crease in taxes due to a jump in state,
county and school taxes. The city
tax is the same this year as last year.
Every person will be obliged to pay
l$2.12 on every 500 against S19OS,
the levy for last year.
Good roads are responsible for the
increase in county taxes, according to
county officials. The roads and
bridge campaign planned for the year
will cost $4,000. an increase of
81 90, 900 over last year.
At the same time the valuation in
Shawnee county has increased $4,000
900. In round numbers the Shawnee
county valuation is S94000,000 this
year against 9O,000.0O0 last year.
Railroads Pay More.
Especially large is the increase in
the valuation of the railroads. For
instance. the Santa Fe paid $73, 81
last year against S8S,S15.71 this year.
A proportionate increase is noted III
lth e valuation of all railroads in Shaw
nee county.
Ehe county treasurer is sending tax
|noEces to those living outside the city
ana county first this year in an en-
|detVoF to beat the scent postage rate
wHichs becomes effective Nov. 2.
~Anyone not receiving a statement
in The course of the next ten days will
'beEurnished a statement of tax gladly
upAn sending a list of property to ouI
office" said the treasurer today.
HThis statement when returned tC
the office with check, money order
orAdraft will act as a receipt.
NAll taxes are due November l
1877, and may be naid one-half before
DECEMBER q, 1911 and one-half be
fore June q. 1918.
May Get Rebate.
NIf full tax is paid before Deem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

MUTINEERS TO TRIAL
SixtyThree Negro Soldiers Face
Charges of Murder and Mutiny.

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 31.-With
the arrival today of the officials who
will conduct the court martial of the
sixty-three members of the Twenty
fourth United States infantry, negro
soldiers charged with murder and
mutiny, the stage will be set for the
legal sequel to the riot which took
place in Houston on the night of Au-
gust %, IN which twenty-five persons
were killed.
The trial will open tomorrow morn
ing in the Gift chapel Fort Sam Hous-
ton, near here, which was selected for
its relatively large seating capacity.
The trial is expected to attract large
crowds. All of the negroes will be
present in compliance with law, thru
out each days sitting of court.
Degrees of Guilt Vary.
According to military authorities,
conviction of the charge of murder
will not depend upon proof that this
or that defendant killed this or that
person; it will be necessary to prove
merely that a defendant participated
directly in the mutiny or murders. 1t
was pointed out, however, that vary
ing degrees of guilt may be shown the
death penalty awaiting those who
may be proven most guilty" and
prison terms being in prospect for
those who may be less guilty.
Evidence purporting to show that
the riot had been planned for several
days is in the hands of Colonel J. a.
Hull, judge advocate, who will prose-
cute the case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
LOCAL MENTION

Chief of Police Frank S. Harbaugh,
announced today that extra police
would be pressed into service tonight,
Halloween night to suppress vandal-
ism. "A good time goes" said the
chief. "Roughneck stuff won't CO.
The ladies of the Swedish Bethel
church, corner Sixth and Harrison
streets. will have an alI-day bazaar
Thursday, November l. They will
serve a chicken dinner for 35c. Ev-
erybody welcome.-Adv.
Letters received from members of
the Topeka Signal (Radio) corps en-
camped at Fort Sill are to the effect
that one day this week was practical
~ turned into a celebration in honor
of Scott Bros. ice cream manufactur-
ers of Topeka The Topeka company
sent the company a 10-gallon can of
ice cream.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
RAIL CRISIS NEAR
BrOtherhOOdS' Executives Meet
in Chicago Thursday.
Confirms Prediction That Fol-
lowed AdamSOn Law.

Chicago Oct 31-Another rail-
road labor crisis is anticipated next
month by officials of the roads.
Switchmen members of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen two weeks
ago formulated demands which would
make So day the minimum wage.
Yesterday another big organization.
the Switchmen's Union of North
America drew up a schedule for Il SO
per cent advance. Charimen of two
big railroad organizations the Train
men and the Order of Railroad Con-
ductors meet here tomorrow.
This meeting will bring together
representatives of tens of thousands
of railway employees who at local
meetings have made it plain that the
general meeting here will make heavy
demands on the railroads. Chairmen
of these roads resident in Chicago
were in secret session today. prepar-
ing for tomorrow's program.
Their attitude, according to rail-
road officials. confirms the prediction
made at the time that the hurried
passage of the Adamson law post
poned, but did not avert the crisis. Sc
far there has been no open talk of a
strike The men are said to believe
that at this time the federal govern
ment would be compelled to take g
hand in the situation and that the re-
suit in view of wage advances in Othel
lines, would be certain to result il
some gain to the men.
The Adamson law gave the eigh
hour day without reduction in the pay
previously paid for ten hours.
Just one hundred years ago a man wa
permitted to sell his wife in the open mar
ket at Dartmoor, England, for $11.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

Der p. 1917. a rebate of 2 2 per cent
will be allowed. If no part of tax Is
paid before December q, 1917. PEN
atty of per cent will be added. and
another penalty of per cent Will be
added to all taxes remaining unpaid
June 81. 1918.
IAN real estate bearing unpaid taxes
will be advertised in July, 1918, and
will be sold on the first Tuesday in
September, 1918.
IF no part of personal property tax
is paid by June 10, 1918. warrants
will be issued and turned over to the
sheriff for collection"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

New Apple Dumplings-Six good
sized apples sliced as for pies. Make
a good biscuit crust, roll thin and
cut out. Place apple slices in each
piece, cover apples, press crust to-
gether with the hands; place in drip
ping pan or large bread tin. Now
take (for six dumplings) one-half
cupfuL light brown sugar. mix with
one quart water, boil until sugar is
all dissolved. Pour over the dump
lings; put in oven and bake slowly
forty-five minutes. Basic three or
four times To be served with or
without cream.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
TEST DRAFT LAW
Canadian "Antis'' AIIege Officials EN-
ccedcd Their Authority.

Montreal, Oct. 31.-A petition has
been filed here in the superior court,
federal tribunal, to have the military
service act which provides for con-
scription of man power declared I'M
constitutional.
The petition directed against the
judge who committed Paul Emile
Mongeau as an anti-conscription ora
tor, to trial and against the minister
of justice, c. J. Doherty, asserts that
the military service act is illegal in
that it has superseded the royal au-
thority invested only in the king
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
ARMIES TO ITALY
French and British Forces
Rush to AIIy's Rescue.
Expect One of Greatest Battles
of War viii Ensue.

Paris, Oct. 31.-French and Brit
ish armies are rushing to the aid of
the Italians.
Paris expects one of the greatest
battles of the war to be fought on the
Italian plains.
NJ. Jules Cambon, of the foreign Of
flee expressed his firm conviction
that the Italians, with this allied as
sistance would succeed in stopping the
AuStro-G erman invasion
Engaged in Bloody Combat.
Washington. Oct 31.-Thruout the
plains and passes of northern Italy to-
day Italian and Austro- German armies
are engaged in bloody struggles, while
Generals Cadorna and Won Mackensen
are wing for strategical advantage.
Meantime the Italian people. Off
cial cables declare, are aroused as at
no previous Tina during the war. The
parliamentary Socialist group has
pledged its support to the government
and patriotic demonstrations are I'M
der way in all cities and villages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
New York Money Market.

New York, Oct. 81 -MONEY-Merc
paper, Sig Sterling. go day bills. 4.71Ia
commercial, 60 day bills on banks, III
commercial. go day bills, 4.707s demand.
4.75A cables. ZIG 7-16 Francs, demand,
5.1512 cables, 5.T415. Guilders, demand.
4615 cables, AZ. Lires. demand. 796: ca
bles. T95. RubIes. demand. 49, cables
1914. Bar silver. 9O1sc: Mexican dollars
69c. Government bonds, steady; railroad
bonds. weak. Time loans, firm: 90 days. )
d514 90 days. 514 d51a months, 5ia.
Call money. firm high, 4 low. II; ruling
rate. 4 closing bid 3l2; offered at 4 last
loan T.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
THANKSGIVING TURKEYS
TO Be SCARCE THIS YEAR

Chicago. Ill, Oct 31.-Thanks-
giving is to be as turkeyleSS" as
possible. in an effort to conserve
the food supply. Illinois Food Ad-
ministrator Wheeler requested to-
day that the giving of turkeys as
Thanksgiving premiums be discon-
tinued. Reports are that Illinois.
Iowa and Tennessee are short of
turkeys and the burden of the sup
ply rests with Texas. Kansas and
Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
DISCUSS STRIKE FINES
Garfield Takes Up Penalties Applied
in Nom Union Fields.

Washington, Oct. Enclosures to
penalize strikes and lockouts in nom
union coal fields were taken up by
the fuel administration today at con-
ference with coal producers. In union
districts under an agreement signed
recently heavy penalties are provided
when coal production is stopped with
out just cause. Non-union districts
produce about one-third of the coun-
try's bituminous coal output
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
DIPHTHERIA is FATAL
PuImotor Fails to Save Life of Little
Ferne Elliott.

Ferne Elliott, 4year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Elliott died
early this morning at the home of her
parents, 2029 Clay street.
Death came after a severe attack of
diphtheria The city pulmoter was
summoned and worked over the body
for nearly half hour but was unable
to restore life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
5000 STRIKE TONIGHT
Intend General Tieup of Gulf Coast Oil
Fields.

Houston, Tex. Oct 31.-Nine thou
sand workers in the gulf coast oil
fields will strike beginning at mid
night tonight and continuing as each
shift thereafter concludes its work,
according to w. A. Campbell, chair
man of the grievance committee and
Ed Cunningham, president of the
Texas Federation of Labor today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
HERTLING REJECTS 1T
Report Bavarian Count Won't Accept
Chancellorship.

London, Oct 31-An Exchange
Telegraph company's dispatch from
Amsterdam this afternoon asserted
that Count Won Hertling had refused
to accept the German CHARACTERISTIC,
because of his ina bility to secure
ma ioritY in the reichstag''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
New York stock Market

Wall St, New York. Oct. 31.-STOCKS-
Liquidation made further serious nroads
during the first half of today's active ses-
sion, but losses were largely reduced later
on urgent short covering. Sales approx
mated 110C. coo shares
Rallies Of to points led by shippings
and rails occurred in the final hour
The closing was heavy. Liberty As were
firm at par, the 312's varying between 9.SO
and 1886
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

We desire to express our thanks to
friends and neighbors during sickness
and death of our beloved aunt, and
also for the beautiful floral offerings.
w. T. B. HANSON AND WIFE.
MRS. C. L. HOLLEY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
CHARGE WIDOW, TOO
st. Joe Woman Held as Accessory In
Murder of Her Husband.

St Joe, Oct. 31.-A warrant charg-
ing the widow of William C. Goold
with being an accessory to his murder
here last Friday was issued today
Mrs. Goold and c. F. Wineinger, her
alleged affinity, who has confessed
that he killed Goold, will be arraigned
before a magistrate late today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

At the present time elephants are found
only in India and Africa: but in past ages.
like other huge animals. they roamed all
over the northern hemisphere, even in the
Arntic reGinns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

FRANK M'MURTRIE, age 10. died this
morning at his home, 1900 Garfield street.
Funeral services will be held from the
Westminster Presbyterian church at ,
o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial in Mt.
Hone cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
Telephone 1873


We must all do bit to keep down the ris-
Of
in the business OF
making deliveries and keeping credit accounts
Then, too,
for sci us and
wholesale jobbers
twic month
eliminating
Of keeping CUSTOMERS
operating Of
cash discounts and that sell
In order down and to sell
decided to place business
beginning November 1 a
a saving
e
to do
Very
By H. L. HOPPER
FRITZ J. LEUENBERGER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

G. H. BOATIAN. age Il. died Tuesday
at his home. 1860 Mulvane street. Funera
services will be held from the residence al
3 o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. SCI
Adv.
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A Daily Gas News Service
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

MRS. LOIS SUTTON. formerly of To
peka. died Tuesday afternoon at the home
Of her son in Kansas City. The body will
be brought to Topeka for burial. Funeral
services will be held from the Free Metho-
dist church Thursday afternoon at 80
o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
New York. Oct 81.
CI,.a

New York stock Market
FURNISHED by t. ]. Myers. BOZ y. E. Bids
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

WILLIAM r. ASHPOLE. age IS, died
Tuesday at his home near ElmOnt. Short
services will be held from the residence
Thursday morning at II 80 o'clock. Funeral
services will be held at O'Clock from the
Silver Lake Methodist church. Burial in
Silver Lake cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. NELLIE r. BRIGHAM, died Tues
day night at her home, 1893 Western
avenue The funeral will he held at 80
O'Clock Thursday from the residence. Burial
in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

FERN E. MARTIN. age weeks, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl T. Martin. died
Tuesday at the home of her parents, lis
East Fourteenth street. The funeral was
held this afternoon. Burial in Topeka
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

Just one hundred years ago a man was
permitted to sell his wife in the open mar
ket at Dartmoor, England, for $11.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31
Attention to Public!
GEM GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET

Dealer in
FINE GROCERIES, MEATS FISH, POULTRY,
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

sIf full tax is paid before Deem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-31

Adv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-06
Church Assembly Elects;
Rev. Porter Heads Board

|. Rev. T. t. Porter, pastor of the First
Christian church of Salem, has been
elected by the state assembly of the
church, in session at Turner, as presi-
dent of the Oregon Christian Mission
ary board. The board is made up of
the presidents of the several districts in
the state and the other members are:
A. |. Grim, Eugene; R. L. Putnam. For
est Grove; II. Fl. Hubbell, Pendleton;
w. L. Mellinger, Ashland; j. A. eBn-
nett, Silyerton; S. M. Conner, Portland.
The Christian Women s Board of Mis-
sons has elected the following state
officers: President, Mrs J. A, Bennett,
Silverton; vice president, Mrs. Albyn
Essen, Jefferson; secretary, Mrs. c. O.
Kurtz, Portland; treasurer, Mrs. E. s.
Muckley, Portland.
Mrs. Clara G. Essen of Forest Grove
has been elected superintendent of the
state ible school work; E. G. Sanderson
of Eugene, president of the state edu-
cational board, and C. f. Swander of
Portland, corresponding secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-06

Salem Monday.
Mrs. NJ. L. Hendricks and Mrs. Maud
Hicks went to Dallas Thursday to at
tend convention of the W. o. W.
Mrs. Frank w. Scttlemier was a
guest of Mrs. Fred Austin in Portland
last Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Eugene Rofenot and daughter
were Salem visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Young and daughter, Emma
Young. of Mt. Angel motored to Wood
burn Friday.
J. W. Leonhardt who has been at
tending summer school at Beliingham,
Wash, was in town the first part of
this week.
D. A. Mckee left for Newport last
Saturday.
The Misses Mae and Jessie Irwin
left Thursday for a visit at Washougal,
Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs T. p. Soules are spend
ing their vacation at Newport.
Mrs. f. L. Maroon, who has been
visiting in Dodgeville, Wis, returned
home Monday.
Miss Maimee Gillette of Eugene was
IA guest at the home of her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Gillette, last
Monday and Tuesday.
Major Eugene Moshberger spent the
week end at home from Portland.
Miss Hide Bandon is a guest at the
home of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reistad. rw
Mrs. r. T. Wicklander of Salem vis-
tied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August
Schram, last week.
Charles L. Ogle made business trip
10 Salem SatlrdaY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-06
The Daily Neyelette
!: x X y = = \ =
WHEN THE CLOCK
STRUCK THIRTEEN

| (By the author of "How to Make a
Dollar Go Farther, or Twenty Remote
Places to Send Money Order" Solv-
ing the High Cost of Living, or The
Widow Smultz Marries the Grocer,
"The Deluge or Swigcr's New Forty
Dollar Suit and Dollar and a Quarter
Fountain PEN" ''Mopsie MacSwus-
ters, +" "The Lustrous Lamps of Laura
Laffcrty," "Winnie Wiggin's Won
drous Ways" ETC., etc., etc.)
"Meow ow-w.w-wl!!"
"Psst! squak Bzaampffl Yeeow-
w-w-w9s9"
Tungsten Bcrner rolled from his
right side to his left, from his left to
his northeast.
"Skeeek! Yoooozff. skaaa-piffff! y
"Meeesl1aag! Pthhhh! OOOOOOO!"
81! E? ! =. X-Xl9" exclaimed
Tungsten Berner as he sprang out of
bed. Looking o, the window he saw
twenty assorted cats on the back fence,
simultaneously telling each other the
tragic story of thei rlives. Desperately
sci ing his Big Slam alarm clock, Tung-
sten hurled it with all his might and
almost al his main, muttering, "May
he you III be of some use at last; you
haven't woke me up on time for two
months"
The clock hit the top of the fence,
split open. and it works. like shrapnel,
flew in all directions. The next morn.
ing thirteen cats on his grass-plot, sold
them to a manufacturer Of imported
furs, and bought a regular alarm clock.
piecesThen he carefully gathered up
the pieces of Big Slam, buried them ten
derlv. and wrote on a little wooden
headstone: "Here. lies Slam; he died
striking thirten.'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-06
State House News


Free telephone service for three
months will not be given to new sub
Iscribers of the Home Telephone and
Telegraph company of Portland as was
planned by Oswald West, receiver for
the company, on account of such con-
cession being violation of the public
utilities act, which prohibits any pub
| lie utility from furnishing any conees-
sion whatsoever to new subscribers, ac-
cording to an order of the public ser
vice commission made public Saturday
afternoon.
The proposed concession to new sub
scribers of three months free service
for those who subscribed on or after
August |, is declared to be "the giving
of undue and unreasonable preference
and advantage to the new subscribers
over the old and is condemned by see
tion go of the aet.''
The commission saws further that
"any utility which furnishes or offers
to furnish service at free or reduced
rates, or which makes any concession
whatsoever to new subsc cribers, not only
violates both the letter and spirit Of
the act, but subjects those TO whom
such service is now furnished to a Sc
we're penalty.
The commission cited the ruling of
the Minnesota commission declaring il
legal the offer of new telephone com
pany to give free. service until 300
subscribers had been secured, and said,
''If the practice adopted in Minnesota
is illegal, these is absolutely no justi-
fication for the practice here, where
free service is to be furnished new sub
scribers at the expense of the old ones,
many of whom undoubtedly became pa
irons of the company in its infancy
and have continued to contribute what
was asked Of them during the financial
troubles besetting the company.
Would "Stif1e Competition
The object of the company in making
ing the concession was to increase IT'S
revenues eventually without material
ly aiding to its present expense of op-
Grafton.
The inevitable result of such prac-
tices,'' said the commission, would
mean the practical annullment of the
utilities act; permit the establishment
of method to stifle legitimate compc-
tiion; bring ruin to weaker utilities
and, in many cases, bankruptcy to the
one adopting such a method. /"