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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
HAVE NO SESSION
Governor Will Not Ask LegiS.
Iature To Convene.
Under Existing Laws.
OTHER MATTERS CAN WAIT
Plenty of Time for Ratifying
Prohibition Amendment.
That Is Opinion of Majority of
Legislators.
OTHER MATTERS CAN WAIT

There will be no special session of
the state legislature this winter
Governor Capper today announced
finally that he would not call the leg
islature to Topeka in extraordinary
session. With practical assurances
from s NJ. Brewster, attorney general,
that the soldiers in France may vote
under the present statutes, the COVER
nor said he did not believe special
session justified Matters other than
the question of the soldiers voting can,
in the Judgment of the governor, take
care of themselves until the regular
session.
Weighed Matter Well.
For several weeks the governor has
considered the question of calling the
legislature to Topeka to enact emer-
gency laws. Chief among the meas
ures proposed was a law providing for
voting by the Kansans serving with
the national army, overseas. Many
her measures, including ratification
of the federal amendment for national
prohibition, were said to be considered
by the governor. The question of an
emergency fund for state institutions,
state aid for the home guards, state
control of quasi public industries, COM
pulsory arbitration and other enact
ments will wait until the legislature
comes in 1919 at the end of the gov
ernor's term.
corning the right of soldiers to vote.
the governor said he might later de-
eide to call the legislature together for
a few days. His statement today, how
ever, indicated clearly that he had
abandoned all thoughts of a special
session for the present, at least.
ut has never been my desire to call
a special session. said the governor.
None the less, if we might have given
| the soldiers the right to vote, a session
would have doubtless Deen justified.
General Brewster has assured me the
matter can be handled under the pres
ent law. As for ratification of the
amendment for national prohibition,
it was largely a matter of sentiment.
The sentiment would hardly have JUS
titled a special session and an added
expense of S25, 900 to 100000"
A poll of the legislative members by
the governor brought responses from
about two-thirds of the members
Slightly more than one-half of the
members said they did not favor a
special session for the lone purpose of
ratifying the liquor amendment
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DRYS MAY "JlNE EN-"
Will Consider Merger at National
Convention, March 5.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-The prohibition
party, at its special national conven-
ton here March 5. will consider merg-
ing with the new national party and
will outline program for ratifica ton
of the federal prohibition amendment,
Virgil G. Hinshaw, chairman, an
nounced today.
Prohibition leaders, according to
Hinshaw, believe the following states
will ratify the amendment: Alabama
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado. Georgia
Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine
Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New Mexico North Caro-
lima, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Caro-
lima. South Dakota, Tennessee. Utah.
Washington, West Virginia, MiSsis-
sippi, Virginia, Delaware, Florida.
Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin,
Wyoming, Kentucky and Maryland
The first twenty-seven of these are dry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
LOVE NOT CONSTANT
Minnie L. Delay Says Husband Was
Not Always Afecfionnfc

Two divorce suits were filed TODAY
IN the office of Mrs. Mary Chaplin
clerk of the district court Minnie T.
Delay delayed fifteen years before
ASKING Tor a separation from Allen j.
peka in 1902 and went to Oregon the
next year.
In december, 1917, her husband
nagged her and at times didn't show
rove ana aHection toward her. She
ana the custody of three of four minor
children.
Mary j. Eaton asks for a divorce
from John Eaton She charges nom
support ~Iney were married in Los
Angeles in 1915. Mrs. Eaton asts To-
the restora ton of her maiden name
OF Mary Woodward. Mrs. Eaton lives
in North Topeka. --'e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
INSANE KILL NURSE
Two Women Inmates Smother Her
Z With Blanket in Plot to Escape.

Jacksonville, ILL.,, Jan. 9.-One of
the two patients at the Jacksonville
state hospital for the insane, who early
today killed Miss Helen Branstitter, a
nurse. by smothering her to death, was
captured by the police at O'Clock this
.fHorning.
n Miss Branstittre, who has been en-
ployed as a nurse at the state hospital
for a year, was enticed into a room by
the two patients. They locked the
door, Smothered her to death with a
blanket and escaped by using the keys
they took from her body.
e The patients are Marian Meneka of
Springfield and Itella Ccopa of Chi
cago. Neither has ever shown homi-
cfdal tendencies but both have made
previous attempts to escape.
= Miss Branstitter lived with her par
epts in this city. She was 20 years
- =
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LOCAL MENTION

The board of directors and the Of
ficials of the Chamber of Commerce
are greatly worked up today over the
evident misunderstanding of the time
set for the oyster supper at the cham
Der tomorrow night. THE supper will
be served promptly at $50 O'clock"
said one of the officials today, land
If the members expect to get a share
of the soup that is the time to put in
an appearance and not at o'clock as
some of the members seem to think"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
OFFICIAL WAR
STATEMENTS

GERMAN.
Berlin, Jan. 9.-Strong French forces
yesterday attacked the German posi-
lions on IL front of more than a mile
west of Flirey and penetrated the line
Of German positions the general staff
announced today. During the night the
Germans counter attacked anG forced
the French back at all points to the r
former positions.
BRITISH.
London. Jan. "a British counter
attack Immediately elected from two
advanced posts enemy groups who had
entered them north of the Ypres-
Staden railway, according to Field
Marshal Haigs report today.
South of Lens the British commend
er-in-chief reported successful raids
carried out by Canadians. Two machine
guns were taken.
FRENCH.
Paris. Tuesday. Jan. SIN sur
prise attack east of St Mihiel today
French troops penetrated German de-
lenses on front of nearly a mile.
After Lemolishing the positions and
destroying shelters they returned to
their own lines with $50 prisoners and
number of machine guns, the official
statement tonight by the war office
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MORE SUGAR IN SIGHT
Hoover Notifies Candy Makers to In
- crease Stock.
Chioago.

Chicago Jan. 9.-Relief in the
sugar Shortage is in sight, it was indi-
Gated here today.
CoEfectioners and other non-essen-
tial food industries today received
from Herbert Hoover recommends
tons that their supply be increased
from fifty to eighty per cent "as soon
as the normal supply of sugar is as
sured. and it is not likely that this will
be long
The continuance of this ratio after
the supply is assured will depend on
the manufacturers. Hoover declared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
2 JACKIES PRISONERS

Washington, Jan. 1.-Two men from
the destroyer, Jacob Jones, submar-
med on December 6, now are held
prisoners in Germany. it was officially
announced here today.
Thru the Red Cross the navy has
learned that one is Albert Demello,
seaman, and the other, John Francis
Murphy. cook.
Demello'S address was New Bedford
Mass, Murphy, whose name was given
previously, as ''Marfee," lived at New
port, r. l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09

New York, Jan. 9--MONEY-Me
paper, 513@5% per cent. Sterling. GO day
pills. AZ commercial, go day bills on
4;T1s; demand, 4.15A; cables. 4.76 lie
Francs, demand. 5.73: cables, 5.71. Guild
mand, S.42: cables, S.41. Rubles. demand.
12ls cables, 1915. Bar silver 9O1sc; Mexi,
can dollars. &c. Government bonds firm !:
steady; GO days and 30 days, 51A@5% q;
months. 50 az.
Call money. firm; high, 4 low, 4; ru..ng
loan. 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
UP BILLION A MONTH
Natl Banks Resources Increase 81,
500, 1000, 900 in Two Months.

Washington. Jan. 9.-Resources of
national banks November 20 totaled
SIS, 50Q,000,0 1000, or approximately
50, 500, 100000 more than on Septem-
Der IL. John Shelton Williams, con-
troller of the currency, announced to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
NINE AMERICANS LOST

Washington, Jan. 9.-Nine men of
the American steamer Harry Lucken-
bach, torpedoed and sunk on January
6, are still missing, the navy depart
ment announced today. based on a re-
port from Vice Admiral Sims The re-
port states that twenty-five members
of the crew have been rescued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09

Wall St, New York. Jan. 9.-STOCKS-
Traders We're in control of today's dull
market, public interest abating on i'm
pending uncertainties Sales appropriated
100000 shares
Short covering was again a factor in
the final hour, Steels. Shippings and a few
specialties rallying / to points. Liberty
313's ruled at $40 to 9S.64. first As at o. &c
to 9l.I6 and second As at 5000 to 640 The
closing was strong. 80 r. .Irelif.. :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
THE POPE PROTESTS
Sends Emperor Karl Note Directing
to Bombing Undefended Cities.

Berne, Jan. 9.-The Papal Nuncia.
at Vienna formally visited Emperor
Karl and left with him Pope Bene-
diets note of protest against Teutonic
bombardment of undefended cities, ac-
cording to Vienna DISPATCHES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were
issued today by Probate Judge RALPH II.
Glenn w. Rogers. Horton. n
Nettie NJ Wilkinson Horton. p
Aivan T. Owens. Ness City .............2 II
Alma Baird. Topeka Is
Harvey G. Wood, Topeka .-........-2 %
Daisy Kathleen Owen, Topeka 10
George d. Gordon, Hoton. ...........2 20
Irene B. Gaffert. Bancroft. is
e wedding rings, 1S-K gold 81 NC
Harris-Goar Co. 1924 e. 6th.-Adv
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Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for the kindness shown during the ILL
ness and death of our dear little Harry
Wayne. Also for the beautiful floral
offerings
MR.. AND MRS. PAUL SHREVE.
ADVERTISEMENT
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GIVE $500 TO WIDOW
Overlook Citizens Also Offer Mrs HI.
w. Mccartney Husbands Place

W. MCCARTNEY HuSband'S Place.
Residents of Overlook have raised
$500 for the widow of H. w. Mozart
ney, the high school principal who
was shot and killed early Saturday
morning by bandits who had robbed
two stores in the Usage county town.
The kind hearted folks at Over
brook went even further They have
offered the principalship of the
school to the widow. If she won't
accept the principalship they are will
ing to pay her expenses and the eX-
penses of her three children back to
her old home in Pennsylvania.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09

here today, to succeed Capt. NJ. E.
Drew. Captain Drew succeeded
George c. Vogelsong as quartermaster
of the home today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
SENATORS RILED!
Attack Newspapers and Print
Paper Bill in Senate.
Georgian Would Like To Chuck
Editors on Firing Line.

Washington, Jan. Senator Hard
wick, of Georgia, today assailed the
senate resolution to hive the trade
commission take charge of the news
print paper industry, with an attack
on newspapers and a declaration that
regulation of the newsprint paper
situation was no more necessary to
winning the war than control of the
cotton or potato fields
Surely we are not going to send
overzealous newspaper men to fight
the Germans, he said. "altho 1 would
like to take few and stick 'em in
the front firing ranks of the men
they've drafted. If we could win the
war with newspapers we would have
had it won long ago. The trouble is
paper fighters and some newspaper
vi tJries don't contribute much to
results
Senators King of Utah. and Sher-
man of Illinois, also asked Smith of
Arizona, in charge of the resolution,
government control of print paper for
public safety and defense, than of any
other business
Tending Towards Socialism.
Senator Smith replied that the print
paper industry was trust controlled
and that the government should in
tervene if the president believed it de-
Sirable.
Senator Smoot attacked the resolu-
ton as most vicious measure. He
said it was drawn and presented by
the trade commission.
TT means that the president could
withhold print papers from any news
paper or magazine" he said. 1--WE
are told we are fighting for democ-
racy; it's just this kind of legislation
that compels reasonable men to be-
lieve that were fighting for Socialism
in its most rampant form. Why STOP
at government control of print paper
Why not give the president control OF
every business in the United States p
Laws already on the statute books
he commended, could be enforced il
paper manufacturers were guilty OF
illegal practices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09
A KANSAN GASSED
Four Americans With Canadians on
List of Wounded.

Ottawa. Ont. Jan. 9.-The follow
ing Americans are mentioned today in
Canada's casualty lists:
WOUNDED.
J. Mcleod, Maple Grove, Wis.
J. Spencer, Detroit.
w. H. Bryne, jacksonville, Cal
Gassed-C. V. Anderson, Brockville,
Kan.
New Officials at Soldiers Home.
Leavenworth. Kan, Jan. 9.-Frank
c. Kibbey of Olathe was appointed ad-
jutant of the National Military home
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RUSS THANK WILSON
Embassy at Washington Issues State
ment of Appreciation Over Speech.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The Russian
embassy today issued a statement of
appreciation of President Wilson's
reference to the Russian people in his
address to congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09

New York Stock Market.
FURNISHED by I. ]. Myers, 3O1 n. 4. B,dg.b
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-09

New York, Jan. 9-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling, 1890.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. MARY J. BROWN. II years old.
died this morning at Ler home, 1923 North
Van Buren, street. The funeral announce
ments will be made later.
MARY ELIZABETH DANSEY. 81 years
old, died January at her home, 2030 Blu
chanan street. The funeral will be held
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from PEN
wells chapel Burial in Topeka cemetery.
Lords Flowers satisfy Eel. seT.-
Adv
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New York, Jan. ..
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
Col. Kelton to Speak
On Chateau Thierry

Col. Robert II. C. Kelton will LEG
ture before the members of the Ma
tionsl Geographic Society in the
auditorium Of the new Masonic
Temple this afternoon at 4:45
O'Clock and tonight at SIS o'clock
on Chateau Thferry," the turning
point of the war. where the Amer
leans began the great offensive.
which ended in the overthrow of
German militarism.
Col. Kelton will tell an active
participants story of this brilliant
page in American military history.
He was chief of stan for Maj. Gen.
Dickmap, in commend of the Third
Division, during this operation. His
lecture will be illustrated with a
series of graphic motion pictures
of American troops in action. These
pictures have never before been
shown in this country except before
group of army officers at the War
College
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Christopher Decker. g. and Rebecca Farmer,
g both Of New York, N. y. Rev. John II.
Jefries. -". ~.
camelo Prsstepano. s3, and Balbsns Auriti, Is.
both q Washington. Rev. John A. CoHsp.
William A. Northrop. n, and Emma A.
Kaeeh. :. both of Washington. Rev. James
Joseph Franklin overbey. q. Iowa Psrk, Tex,
and Dora NJ kirkwood. q. Kingston, Okla
Rev. James II. Taylor.
Roy Franklin Davidson. q. Fresno CAL. and
Hszel, CslysEt De cOurs. q. winpa, MINI.
Rev. A. f. Anderson.
Paul r.. Smith. q. wellsboro. Pa, and
Marian Lee Patterson. z. Washington. Rev
w. ?. Johnston.
Rush q. Benedict, o. W.ynesbsrg. Pa, and
Jeans 9; Godanis. q, coaldale. Pa. Rev.
NJ. y. Rierisp.
Archie Tipklexaush. %. and Ella Loyeland.
q, both Of Bridseton. y, ], Rev. Ham d.
Mitchell.
Bernard ]. Downey, IT,. a. Washington. and
Edna NJ King, "a, Mepominee. Mich. Rev
L. J. Winter.
Leonard stratton. q, Charlottesville, Va,
and Geraldine Eariiart. G5, Lebanon, Ind.
Ambrose p. Ford. 2, aud Lena n. Hobson.
2, both 9i Richmond. Va. Rev. Samuel E
Rose.
Edward William HUM, q, and Adel L.
Middepe, q, both of St Charles County No.
Rev. ]. Walter DsilY,
Anton Inswersen. 81, and Agnes E. Haley. Is,
both Of Washington. Rev. John K. Briggs.
Walter S. Gaber, Q, New York, n. Y, and
ESfe G. Dre1ilins. u. Washington. Rev. Joseph
S. Kelly.
COLoRED.
John Red, q, and Carrie Harris. ss. both Of
Richmond, Va Rev. W. 4. Taylor.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
Gee Pleads Innocence
To Charge of Forgery

Edwin F. Gee. auditor Of the War
Labor Board, arrsigued yesterday for
alleged forgery Of government pay
checks for several thousand dollars.
pleaded mot guilty" before United
States Commissioner Hit Govern
ment prosecution was not ready so
the trial Was set for December l6 and
Gee was released on 500 bail -.
Gee was arrested in Chicago. He
waived eEtradiJiOn proceedings and
declared his willingness to return to
Washington 10 answer the charges.
he arrived here in custody OF secret
service men yesterday afternoon. HIS
arralgnment before Judge Hit 90
Cured al 8 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
HOUSING BOARD,
MAY CONTINUE.
~
Labor Department Expect
ed to Decide Future
Policy Monday.

Ne one can ssY definitely how long
the Housing Corporation is 10 con-
unue. according 10 Hugh Reid, sec
retary TO Louis Rost, Assistant Sec
retaTy OF Labor.
The appropriations run 70 the end
of the fiscal year" said Alr. Reed.
and it would be necessary to secure
Congressional action before its fur
ther extension,
discuss ausstiOn Monday.
The general question OF the con
tinuance Of the war emergency serv-
ices within the Department Of Labor
has been referred BY the Secretary
of Labor 10 committee Of FIVE.
which will convene next Monday aud
take up the general question OF re-
adjusting the department 90 meet
peace time conditions"
There were iis persons in the
Bureau Of Transportation and Hous-
ing on December /, 1914" said Mr.
Reid. This does not. Of course, in
clude any persons employed by the
contractors. These is no way Of tell
ing that as they probably vary
largely from day TO day. This is the
wal AehAbel OF peItOne nose hsAa-
ries are paid by the department.
Their salary budget snnually is 81
sl1,364."
Mr.. Reid then explained the fnsn-
cial basis for reconstruction.
Agree Upon Fec.
"A fixed fee" said he, lis agreed
upon by the Housing Corporation
and the contractor. In fixing this
fee, however, the size OF the con-
tract is taken into consideration and
since changes are made on nearly all
contracts after work is begun, near
lE every job is either over or under
run.
In other words the Contractors $
job may increase or decrease after
letting the contracts. Such increase
or decrease is adjusted by the grant,
ing Of a bonus for the extra work
or the assessment Of q penalty to
compensate for the decrease in work.
The bonuses or penalties are com
Duted upon the same basis as the
fees themselves"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
AUCTION SALES.
THos. J. OWEN & SON, Auctioneers

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE FURNITURE,
leAse and good viii Of the business known as
hateAs Cafe, Nc. l26 New York avenue north
w. ny Elttue Of certsin chattel deed Of
.tlst ts recorded in Libsr AZ at folio la. one Of
oS enS iaha records Of the pistrict Of Columbia
the undersigned trustee win sell at pubic sucs
@ etoh WITHIN the said premises on Tuesday, De
SsinoeE iE ~ 1913. at O'Clock D. m. all the fur
hi'gFe' dishes and cooking utensils containtd in
aug upon p4en1ises. las NeP York aIenue north
"eSl together with the lease of said premises
Snu anu the coed viii connected With the business
known as HaVerS Cafe. Terms Of sale All,
GaSH. ~ CHAs. ". Fits. Trustee; C. CHS,
LEX CAfWoOD. attorney for party secured
de5ssale
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
COLORED WOMAN ASKS
RECEIVER FOR HOTEL
Charges Partner Had Her Jailed
for Insanity.

A suit claiming damages for 5000
and a petition to place the Hotel
Glover, Is z street northwest, in the
hands Of a receiver were filed yester-
day by Jennie Farmer, coloUed,
against Samuel II. Glover, also col
ored.
Jennie Farmer alleges that Glover.
who is said to have been joint owner
with her of the Hotel Glover, had her
placed under arrest on the charge OF
being insane on Nove.lber % last,
and then had her placed in the Wash
ington Hospital for the Insane, where
she remained for four days before
she was released. In compensation
for this injury she claims $4,000. Ad-
ditional damages Of $500 are asked
by Jennie Farmer, who states she was
beaten. bruised and wounded by
Glover.
Alleging that Glover has failed to
account for moneys collected b. him
from their joint business enterprise
Jennie Farmer asks the court that
a receiver be appointed who shall be
authorized TO sell the business.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WILL NOT BE HELD REsPoNsIBLE
for debts contracted by the arm Of Decomb Tire
20, 20 since October l. 1913. Signed. g. q.
oouTHCONB. deS-lt
SPECIAL MEETING OF PLAsTERERs AND
cement finishers, Local 96. Saturday, Decem-
& .. iHs at 2 D N. Business Of importsnce.
ohAs. SMITH. President dtS-it
| WILL NOT BE HELD HESPoSSIBf.H
ioF debts cpntTacted By the firm Of Smith .
ihfai, H5 Warren St Sc. since Decerater s,
ms signed. G. e THRALL. deslt
~ REWARD FUR RECOVERY OF HESRY
IN. McHenry, missing from st. Eizabeth's 3
hospital since Sunday December !. in uniform
NaFai Reserve, suuper's mate; age 2; height.
ieet inches; weight, $50 pounds. blue eyes;
nsht hair; high cheek bones; distracted de-
9esnoF. lnfQrm POLICE DEPARTMENT.
"esllhgtol, ID. c. de6-7t
TIE ANNUAL MEEPiNG OF THE STOCK
nolqers Of Richardson Burgess, Inc, for the
eieeuon Of Trustees aud for such other business
may properly come before said meiins, viii
e @ heid at the Offices Of said company, In the
colorado Building. 18th I G sts NV, on Mon
Say, Januafy 10. 1913. at p. m. Polls open
run ! TO 2 p. m. ALLEN H. ROC ERs,
tay. " dectst
The Washington herald., 1918-12-06
HELP WANTED-MALE.

try WITH WHEEL To WORK AROUND
drug store. Apply MANAGER. 500 7th st.
NV de6-lE