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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
IT COST CITY $7OO
Unconstitutional Poll Tax Law
Expensive for Topeka
Money Spent in Collection
Raised by Ordinance.

The attempt of the last Legislators
to wish an unconstitutional poll tax
onto cities of the first class in Kansas
Kansas City excepted, has cost the city
of Topeka just 800.
At the commission meeting this
morning w. H. Wasson, finance COM
missioner, introduced an ordinances
appropriating 500 out of the general
fund for the poll tax road fund"
Wasson explained that the $7o0
covered the cost of collecting the poll
tax in the city of Topeka which was
recently refunded to the taxpayers be-
cause the law was found void by the
supreme court. The money was spent
for notices, postage, clerk hire and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
TO DEATH
Bolo PasIla and Confederates Found
Guilty by Court Martial.

Paris, Feb. 14.-Bolo Pasha was
sentenced to death The court mar
tiaI which condemned Bolo Pasha to
death deliberated for only fifteen min
utes.
Darius Porchere. an accountant
who was a co-defendant was sentenced
to three years imprisonment.
Fihppo Cavallinie. another co-de-
dendant who is under arrest in Italy,
was sentenced to death altho he is
not within the courts jurisdiction.
Prosecution of the case revealed a far
reaching spy system in existence in
Paris -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
PLACARDS STIR BERLIN
..Militarists Preparing to Sacrifices
Another Million Men, They Read.

Berne, Feb. 1.-THE prospec; Of
the new Hindenburg offensive pro-
vokes much alarm and indignation
among German civilians and appre-
hension among the troops, according
to reports reaching here today.
Berlin has been secretly placarded
with announcements that the Prussian
militarists are preparing to sacrifice
another million men A number o<
Socialists have been arrested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14

The temperature for the day aver
aged s degrees above normal for the
date The wind at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon was blowing thirty miles an
hour from the west
Once more will Kansas live up TO
its reputation of sudden moods and
changes All over the United States il
is a known fact that the weather here
is subject to change. sudden and
sweeping. and mostly exhilarating in
lConrinued on Pase Two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
SAY PASTORS UNPATRIQTIC
YOU'LL HAVE To FIGHT HIM

Chicago. Feb. IA. Reverend
Howard L. Canister, rector of
Waukegan Christ Episcopal church
has a nice walled-in space in back
of the church and anybody intimat-
ing he is pro-German can meet
him there under London prize ring
rules and settle the question. He
made the announcement from the
pulpit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
TWO KILLED IN IN X. C.
Construction Gang Eating Lunch
When Dynamite Exploded.

= Kansas City. Feb. 1.-two men
were killed and five severely injured
here today when fifty pounds of dvna-
mite exploded at a spot near where
members of a construction gang were
ca ating lunch.
The dead and injured were MEM
be-s of the gang. Joseph Kalish,
white, and George McFadden, a ne
gre were the men killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
HALT HIS HONEYMOON
Lieut. II. III. Hall Charged With EN-
bezzlement of $1,000 Mess Funds

San Francisco, Feb. 14.-Facing
charges of embezzling $1,000 from
army mess funds. with a possibility of
a second charge of desertion Lieut..
R. H. Hall. United States army, was
in the city jail today awaiting return
to Little Rock. Ark where he is
wanted.
His bride. in the meantime is at
the Y. w. c. A. grief-stricken at the
tragic ending of her romance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14

Amsterdam. Feb. 14.-The confer
ence of military leaders at German
headquarters is discussing energetic
military measures toward Russia the
Stuttgart Neues Tageblatt declares in
copies received here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
ANOTHER FLYER FALLS
Fourth Fatality in Two Days at Avia-
ton Camp Near Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. 14.-Cadet
Clifford Murray, of the Royal Flying
corps, was killed in fall at Benbrook
field near here, today. Murrays
death is the fourth aviation fatality
here in two days. His home was at
Worcester. England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
10000 HUNS IN N. Y.
1886 Germans Over IA Years Al
ready Registered in Gotham.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE complete
registration of enemy aliens today
showed Lat 1886 n.afe German sub
jects ov.r IA years had registered in
the various police stations in New
York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
BAKER TELLS SECRETS
War Secretary Testfies in Executive
Session to House Committee

Washington, Feb. 14.-Eecretary
Baker before the house military COM
mittee today discussed the pending
army appropriation bill in executive
session. The secretary's testimony
was of a highly confidential chara cter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14
MERCURY GOING DOWN
Highest Point in Last "a Hours Was
Reached at Midnight.

Temperature readings for the day
furnished by the local office of the
United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14

THERE will be no objection to MAX
ing this the last cold spell of the
winter. Gardeners are getting impa
tient.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-14

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Cloudy and much colder tonight
Friday unsettled and colder; prob
ably snow.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24
TUCKERMAN NEWS.

Dr. K K Kimberlin, accompanied Mrs w. l.. Tomlinson to Little Rock one day recently. The latter will re- main there for some time for treat ment.
 J. H. Hitchcock and little son re turned home few days ago from Little Rock, where the wife and mo- the~ underwent an operation in hos pital.
 Miss Salli Choate is at home again after having closed very successful school at Sedgwick. She will proba- hlv return there again in few weeks to teach again.
 Burley Coe, whose home is near FL gin, recently enlisted in the navy, where he will assist in the great work of preserving liberty and free dom for the world.
 J. R. Jesup and wife of North Little Rock, came up last Saturday
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24
TIMS-M0xTER

A very quiet wedding took place at the home of w. M. Tims last Monday evening when Thomas Tims and MisA Gladys Moxter were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. g.. c. Wick, pastor of the local Baptist church. The groom is son of w. M. Tims and wife and is in Uncle Sam's service. He has been stationed at Camp Beauregard during most of the past year and expects to be trans ferred to the battlefields of France at most any time. The bride was born and reared in St. Louis and came here Monday to meet her fiancee in order that he might be with other
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24
SUGAR

There is enough sugar left in the cups on the breakfast tables to ra- ton the American army for week Don't use so much and help save-all the littles left in the cups would make barrels and barrels of it. Little savings make Dollars after awhile A Thrift Stamp is a little thng. l am putting 2 per cent of my cash sales in Thrift Stamps and giving them to my customers. Ask for coupons and when you have saved $12.50 exchange them for a Thrift Stamp at
 P. g. WHITES SToRE,l
 Beech and Third Sfs.
 Phone 165 Quick Leliveryf
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

lft Demands Service Ex-
 Essential to Service. $ 60D, or MARIANNA,. :.
 Candidate for Re- Elec- ke RailrOad Commission.
 ters of the Northeastern ondidate for reelection to
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

members of his family before leaving for foreign service. MT. Tims will return to his command within the next few days and his bride to her home in St. Louis. They have many friends who wish for them pleas ant and prosperous voyage through life.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

|s of tie Associated Press.
 Ssociated Press is exclusively d to the use for republication of lvs dispatches credited to it or |herwise credited in this paper )ao tho local news published |1Iehts or republication of spe- 0Srntehes herein are also re-
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

You command the immediate inter est and attention of local customers when you patronize the Independents advertising facilities.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24
RATES.

BingIe copy, s cents: per nts: per month, 50 cents; 6.50, in advance, by carrier mall in country. 50 per year, payable
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24


 FOR CONGRESSMAN Wm A. Hodges w. A. Oldfield w. D. Davenport
 FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE. Dene H. Coleman
 FOR CHANCELLOR.
 (Eighth District.) Lyman F. Reeder George T. Humphreys.
 FOR REPRESENTATIVE R. T. Simmons s5 Fred R. Suits
 FOR COUNTY JUDGE. John A. Melville R. F. Tyer ". M Tims w. A. Mink FOR SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR. Terry Guin J. M. Ivy COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT. J. M. Balch Garland E. Land A. J Garner
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24
P PoIiticaI Announcements

The Independent IS authorizea to an nounce the following persons as can didates for public office, subject to the action of the democratic primar- ", May 28, 1918.
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

k0D, OF MARIANNA,. :.
 Candidate for Re- Elec- xhe RaiIrOad Commission. 0ters of the Northeastern candidate for reelection to of Railroad Commissioner believe at this time by req fhree years experience on 71l lSsioaa. my knowledge of eFating conditions in the ri e of more genuine ser % the state, but to the
 new man who has 6ft6nity to becomsf famil- hitting conditions possibly hia is ! crisis in the life Stion demanding SERVICE. l0 tfine to listen to self-seek- 3s
 & nst Returned from q visit to r fon iay where I had a per- \ ence with Director Gen. d6o. He asks the State Com IT lf6 fully cp7o operate with the ailroad Administration to requiring the railroads HE maximum efficiency as oar arms. l am sure that HE citizen would desire to public place over railroads a might hazard the success or jeopardize the lives of through lack of informa- Tough sheer ignorance.
 le, of Monroe county, should not be reelected
 would make for me a
 n1n proud of the fact ma three years experi-
 Communication, because it
 1T service It this time S1. H this be political
 my perpetual office nd make the most of it. Id North Dakota, if we it from a political stand
 only two states in the Ing for terms of two ilroad Commission. The our own state recog- mistake when later it Ious other Commissions fi d for six year terms for he Public Utility Committee constitutional convention < & ys ago recommended that Iys 1T Railroad Commissioners six years. The Commission |sInesa and judicial office and 76nse a political office and the we get it removed from "pie yp inc better it will be for the ! of the state. Engcl is a fine specimen of ntiguity to be talking at & oout terms in office. Ac- fo his circular he was clerk |2oe County for twelve years, ! six terms. He does not tell ople that he was defeated for by Frank Milwee and that 6rs mo he was overwhelming ed under for county judge of cunty by Judge Trice, the nr1m judge. He received
 wn of Brinkley, his
 opponent received
 It town.
 EOPLE OF THE DIS-
 A MAN WHEN
 OF HIS HOME
 HOME TOWN
 FATED HIM?
 he defies any man to
 le thing that I have
 -eleetion for a third
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

z. D. Barber Lehman Thomas
 COUNTY TREASURER. w. D. McLain Charles K. Coe Geo. w. Grant
 FOR COUNTY CLERK J. F. Parish Grover c. Nance
 FOR ASSESSOR D. J. Nance
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. R. w. Randy
 FOR SURVEYOR E. H. Bowman
 FOR CORONER T. J. Mooney
 FOR CONSTABLE
 (Union Township c. M. Ivy Ben Sandmon
 FOR ROAD OvERSEER
 (Richwoods Township Mark Cole (Bird Township, Eastern District) R. A. Wilson (Western District, Bird Township.) Walter Cole
Newport daily independent., 1918-05-24

the postoff ffics, Newport eecond class mail msttsr.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
SCOUTING KEEPS BOY BUSY.

Conservation of our natural re-
sources is universally approved, but
of what value would material re-
sources be unless we conserve the
moral, intellectual and physical future
of the coming generation?
Prevention is recognized as better
and less expensive than cure. The
boy scout movement takes the boy at
that time Of life when he is beset with
the new and bewildering experiences
of adolescence and diverts his thoughts
therefrom to wholesome and worth
while activities. In this manner this
Understanding movement has done
much in numerous cities to diminish
the problem of Juvenile delinquency.
We are at war. War brings a re-
Taxation of moral fiber, which is dis
astrous to our youth unless offset by
powerful positive influences. Scout
ing is just such a powerful, positive
counteracting influence. It's program
offers the essential antidote for these
pOisons of war.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10

busy commissioner who opened his
eyes in surprise as he recognized the
young fellow. He had been in his mind
that same minute. Here he is now
said he to himself; think about the
grasshopper and you hear the rustic of
his wings. But say If Dave and his
gals in a hurry, can fix up that little
split in the party right here this morn
ing" He began to whistle and bent
over his work.
'Why, hello Bobl What the dickens
have we got to waltz"
"Unless you can jump it, Dave" re-
piled Bobbie, with the convincing sat
isfactiOn of the cool observer in the
presence of the flurried He looked
from young Dave Morton to the girl
at his side. "One o. the Bracken girls,
amt your" said he. The girl blushed
and hesitated. Thought So" said the
commissioner.
"Can't we get across, Mr.. Grant,"
asked the girl, finding her courage.
Bobbie looked up at her, down again
to the gap in the bridge floor. He said
nothing and began to whistle In ordi-
nary circumstances Bob's answer to a
question was as quick and emphatic
as the answer of gun-cap to trigger.
The young couple noted this with a
foreboding Of trouble; such delibera-
ton on Boobies part meant scheming
of some sort. The horses champed
their bits and stamped on the bridge
impatiently.
YIN a hurry to get to town. asked
Bobbie significantly, jerking his long
whiskers In the direction of Platteville.
Dave was young, and thought best to
steer round so inclusive a question.
ooh, we're just taking a morning
ride and want to get it over before the
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
SCOUT! MAN is DRowNINGl

The scout game of lifeSaver is 6
first-aid game and should be played
often. Otherwise, when the real thing
happens, some day, we shan't be
ready. Many a swimmer is drowned
every summer trying to rescue g
drowning cOmrade from having no no.
ton of how to do it.
The game is great fun and is played
with five teams Of two players each.
There are two classes of players: the
Savers" and the "drowners." Five
drOwners go out from shore a GER
tain distance and pretend they are
drowning. Five savers swim out to
bring them in.
1t is unfair for a drowner to as
sist himself in any way once a saver
gets a hold on him. Any hold is per-
misSible, but care must be taken to
keep the drowner's head above water.
The first saver who brings his bur-
den safely across the line is the VIM
ner. There should be a starter, who
will also referee the game.
There are many possible variations
to add. excitement and try skill, as for
instance requiring the savers to skin
off their clothes Tor some of them)
after the starting signal is given.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
MusicaIIy Obedient.

Antonio was overawed by his sur
roundings when the first draft sent
him to the cantonment. And he con-
tinued to live in awe, particularly of
all officers, during the early days of
his training. While standing guard
one night, he was in such a flutter
when the corporal of the guard ap-
preached, that he made his challenge
in low voice which the non-com
could not hear.
you'll have to speak up, my man."
said the corporal, cor you'll, get into
trouble. I'll take your word for it
that you challenged me, but when
the officer of the day comes around,
you'll have to sing it out or you'll get
a trip to the guardhOuse. Remember,
Sing it out and sing it out loud"
Antonio vowed that he would make
no mistake that would get him in the
guardhouse, and when the officer of
the day appeared a half hour later, he
was greeted with
"Tra-la-la, who coma dere ?"-Every-
body's Magazine.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
The Breach
Member
CAD
By ALICE KILLIAN
ESSsseSSSSSs$&s<SeS SsseSSSSsSSSSseS&s2SSs
lCopyrlEht. 1913. Weatern Newsnaner union.l

| Copyright 1918. Western Newspaper Union.
Bobbie Grant, road commissioner q
Platte toWnship-several years befor
| he made the race for fhe Nebraska
| legislature-was out one July morning
before sunrise, putting half dozel
new planks in the flooring Of Ions
bridge. AS he Whisted and ham
mered, thinking what a glorious, com
Portable beginning was allotted a mos
uncomfortable hot day, and wondering
how he could manage to take a sole
fusion delegation to the state conven
ton, he caught the sound of hoof-beatS
on distant span of the bridge. The
commissioner paused, hammer up
lifted.
who in Sam HILL" says he, "can il
be, sallopin' over the bridge at sunuI
like duke in piece of poetry? walk
your horses over the bridge" said the
commissioner with a fine show of of
Tended authority, to a 20-penny nail he
was driving. Then, pricking up his
ears again, "Why, damme, it's q pair,
He then stood up and craned his neck
for glimpse of the riders, but the
trees on the intervening islands cut off
the view. Strengthening and breathing
deep of the tonic air, he glanced up
and down the river along and over tire
green labyrinth of islands to the corn
covered ridges against the eastern sky
line. "a fine mornin' for a ride-but
I'll fine 'em." The approaching hoof-
beats were twice silenced on the sands
of the intervening islands, and when
they sounded again Grant looked and
saw the riders entering his span of the
bridge.
"How now? By Billy-yes sir, sure's
taxes, a woman. So! sThey see me,
now-thats right, whoa, but you're
too late"
Bobbie went on mailing, and Won
dered what his lively couple would
say, first. to a So fine each, and second,
to half-hour's wait while he got the
torn-up planks replaced. The riders
refined in upon discovering the commits
siOner, and drew their mounts side by
side. On still nearer view they ap-
peared TO be talking in low voices, and
the interested Bobbie could make out
that the man seemed to be reaSsuring
his companion, having reached and
taken possession of her whip hand
This tender conjunction was dissolved,
however. uDOn close approach to the
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
OUR LITTLE MEN IN KHAKI

We grown-ups used to smile to see the
boy Scouts marching by,
With feet in time to beating drum and
heads so proudly high,
But since the war we've changed ON
minds little, have we not?
We have found chose kids in khakf' ia
be Johnnies-on -the-spot
How many weary miles they've trudged
in helping to revive
The interest in the Liberty loan and in
the Red Cross drive"
From alley and from avenue, from every
class and creed
Came our little men in khaki when their
country was in need.
They have answered, Father Woodrow,
four hundred thousand strong,
To help you in your struggle to right a
frightful wrong.
From Yankeeland and Dixie and the prai-
ries of the West,
The little men in khaki all are giving of
their best.
Our older lads have taken arms to free
the human race
OF war and all its horror. Have we
thought who'd take their place
At homeland in the trench? Who knows
how long the war may last?
Twill be 1.-THE kids in khaki who are
growing up so fast!
Annie Balcomb Wheeler.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
The German Shirt.

ANY restitution that Germany of.
fers to the allies will be offered, you
may be sure, in the spirit of Griggs."
The speaker was Edward Hunger.
ford the advertising expert.
"Griggs and Miggs," he went on,
"were kidnapped by bandits and shut
up I'm a cave.
They'll take every cent we've got
on u.s. moaned Miggs. every blessed
cent
They will, ehT said Griggs,
thoughtfully.
"'They sure will
"Griggs peeled a ten-spot from his
roll.
Here, Miggs,' he said, here is that
ten dollars I've been OWN you for so
long,"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
His Ancestors.

He was always boasting about his
ancestors, and one day employed a
genealogist to hunt them up. In due
time the connoisseur Of pedigrees re-
turned, and was cordially received by
his patron.
$50 you have succeeded in tracing
back my ancestors? What is your
feeP
Two hundred dollars"
isn't that high?" objected the pa
iron. whats II fOrT"
principally" responded the geneaI-
ogist, 'for keeping quiet about them"
-Tit-Bits.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
GOOD TURNS BY SCOUTS.

All signs and advertisements were re-
moved from the telephone and electric
light poles throughout Mt. Clemens,
Mich, by scouts.
Secretary McAdoO of the treasury
department awarded war service en-
blems to 30 scouts in FL Paso, Tex,
when he visited that city to speak in
the interests of the third Liberty loan.
Scouts at Sturgeon Bay. Wis, col
lected beds and bedding enough in a
day to quarter the new company of
National Guardsmen from there.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-07-10
JOHNSON

Mrs. j. G. Davis has returned from
Hyde Park. a
Oeforest Collins and son, Chellis, are
ill with fever.
Mrs. A. A. Minott was here from Swan
ton over Sunday.
l.. I. Bishop of Hardwick is to be the
new station agent.
Judge and Mrs. N. B. Mower have
been visiting in town.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Driscoll are the
parents of daughter.
Mrs. Howard Davis is slowly improving
from her recent severe illness.
l.. Collins, wife and daughter have
been visiting friends in Canada.
Mrs. Clara Crowell, of Morrisville, Wis.,
tied in town few days recently.
DR.. Z. e.. Scott and father, Fl. W.
Scott, were in Burlington recently.
Mrs. Sarah Lewis passed Thursday in
Montpelier with cousins from Hard wick.
Miss Hazel Kmbal! of Enosburg Falls
was guest of Mrs. E. E. Holmes last
week.
Harlow Collins and family passed sew
eral days with friends in Fletcher re-
Gently.
There is a large registration at the
Normal Summer School; more than l5O
the first two days.
John Sheldon and family and Mrs. B.
A. Hunt came from Woodsville, N. H.,
the first of the week.
Mrs. H. B. Mears left for Swanton Sat !
urday to join the family, who had moved |
the first of the week.
W. E. Tracy and ntphews, Tracy and
Burleigh SmaleY, were in Burlington
Wednesday of last week.
Miss Theda Jones, teacher in Boze-
man, Montana, is visiting her father
Frank Jones, and other relatives.
Delbert Scribner, who has been home
from Swanton on account of an inflamed
eye, returned to his work Monday.
Supt. Leon Bell and family have re-
turned from Springfield, Mass, and her
mother came home with them for visit
B. S. Fullington, who is i'll with com
plication of diseases, and under the care
of a trained nurse, is quite com Portable
at the present writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Davis, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Como took little fishing +
trip to the "Diggings" in Hyde Park re-
Gently, passing one night in camp tn ere.
They report a good catch, and fine
time.
The electric storm of Saturday, June
90, assumed the proportions of small
cyclone in the vicinity of Ben Ober's'
premises on the Plot, blowing down trees
and at least one telephone pole, smashing
some glass, and tearing up and twisting
the steel roofing on Mr.. Ober's barn, sew
eral sections of which were carried en-
tirely away. Some of it was found in
field, some imbedded in the trunk of a
maple tree in his sugar orchard, about
ten feet from the ground, some over a
mile away on the premises of Glenn
Jones, near the Tale mines.