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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
PENALTY OF NEW LAW IS REMOVED
Gov. Br0ugh Relieves Delinquenis Except Those WiIfully Negligent Says There Is Misunderstand-
 ing of 1917 Assessment Law.
From tho Arkansas Gazette.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 In a proclamation yesterday Gov. ernor Brough, on recommendation of the Arkansas Tax Commission, removed the penalty of 9 per cent for failure to assess taxes. The governor took this action when ad- yised that there has been consider able misunderstanding over the state que to the 1917 law, which ehanges the unit of assessment from ea0nty to the political township. The Si penalty to be paid the town shlp members for listing delinquents was not removed by the proclama- lion, which reads as follows
 Whereas, The township assess ment law of the recent legislature provides for failure to assess in ac- cordance herewith a penalty of 9 per cent of all taxes due, the mini mum penalty being Si, applicable in all cases for payment to township members listing delinquents; and,
 Whereas, The said law changed the unit of assessment from the county to the political township and 1t was impossible for the assessing officials to properly advise all prop erty owners of the numerous changes and of their various duties in making their assessments under the provisions of the new law; and
 Whereas, The State Tax Com mission has urged that 9 per cent penalty be not assessed except where wilful neglect or a failure of duty were apparent; and since the proper authorities in many counties have assessed no penalties, and since in some counties penalties have been applied under various conditions and surrounding circum- stances caused by the failure of property owners to properly advise themselves as to the provisions of the new law, or their failure to learn how and when to furnish the proper lists to the assessors, and many other causes not intentional or wilful, for which, under the cir cumstances, they should not be pen alized, except the Si to the town ship members for the various coun- ty boards and, since the eitizenry of the state have so wonderfully re- sponded to the will and purposes of the new law so as to produce unex- peeted and unprecedented results, which should not produce for the people penalty nor for the law q criticism.
 Now therefore, I, Charles II. Brough, governor of Arkansas. by virtue of the authority vested in me by the constitution and laws of saii states, and acting in my official capacity, upon the advice of the State Tax Commission and the at torney general, and duly apprecia- tive of the magnificent cooperation that the tax assessing officials have received from the property owners turnout the state. do hereby and herein relieve the 9 per cent pen alty for failure to assess taxes as provided under the new tax assess ing law, but in no way interfering with the minimum penalty of Si to be paid to the township members for the listing of delinquents, and do hereby and herein absolve all par ties against whom the g per cent penalty above referred to has ac- crued from all of the legal conse- quences thereof and hereby declare said penalty to be rescinded and re- mitted and of no force and effect"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
FOR COMPULSORY LENDING.
New Zealand Solons Would Force
 Purchase of War Loan Bonds.

Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. i- New Zealand has taken the first step toward compulsory lending. A bill which has passed the house of representatives provides that per- sons with taxable incomes of S3,500 and more must subscribe to the War Loan three times the total amount which they pay in land tax and in- come tax There are also provisions for penalizing persons who had not subscribed to the previous war loan.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
Control of FoodstuGs.

Plans were also worked out where by in order to permit the United States to visualize the problem of food control at home. Great Britain, France and Italy agreed to put in legalized and compulsory control of foodstuifs ill their countries.
 Extent of the military effort to be aimed at by the United States was clearly determined and an allied ad- visory board was created to advise each nation on allotments of ships, so as to permit the American miIi- tary effort to he realized.
 The principal recommendations for the American delegates headed by Col. k. NJ. House. as President Wilson's personal representative are:
 That the United States exert all their influence to secure the entire unity of effort. military, naval and economic, between themselves and the countries associated with them in the war.
 Inasmuch as the successful ter minatio nof the war by the United States and the allies can be greatly hastened by the extension of the United States shipping program, that the government and the people of the United States bend every ef- fort towards accomplishing this re- suit by a systematic coordination of resources of men and materials.
 That the fighting forces of the United States be dispatched to Eu- rope with the least possible delay. incident to training and equipment
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

, SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most important When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast. BOROZ0NE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c. 50c. Si00 and $50. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

pfuerisy pains are located just below the short ribs. Lumbago af- fleets the same region but toward the back. BILLIARDS SNOW LIN IMENT is the remedy in either ease. If rubbed in thoroly ii eases pain, relaxes the muscles and the patient can move about freely and com fortahly, Price 25c, soc and si.0o per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug f,o-Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
CONSCRIPTION WORKS
 SMOOTHLY IN CANADA

Ottawa, Ont, Jan 3.--The machin- cry of Canada's military service act was put in motion today and worked smoothly. Men conscripted in the first draft are reporting in patches, as previously arranged by district registrars, anu will go inte training as rapidly as they can be handled and equipped
 The new legislation calls for i0O,- GOO men. The first draft is said 10 exceed 2G,000, altho the exact num- Der was withheld for military req sons.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
Kaiser Is Aroused.

London, Jan. 3--The hitch in the Brest-Litovsk peace negotiations be- tween the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Central Powers, has aroused the rulers and politicians of Germany and Austria Hungary, according to an Amsterdam dis patch received here late this after noon.
 The kaiser has received in joint audience Chancellor von HertIing, Field Marshal yon Hindenburg, Min ister of Finance von Roedern and Foreign Secretary yon Kuehlmann, to discuss the Russian situation.
 The party leaders present adhered to the demand that the reiohstag be summoned as speedily as possible.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
May Resume Hostilities.

petrograd, Jan 3.-The Russian peace delegation has officially sug- gested to the central powers the transfer of the meeting place of the peace delegates, and have pro- tested against the articles in the German termans submitted.
 Even the radical Bolshevik mem bers declare a resumption of hostili- ties is imminent
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
FalIina Meteor Hooked Tennessee.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 3.-In the absence of definite explanation it was regarded as probable that the terrific, but mysterious explosion heard over a wide area in this sec tion was caused by a falling meteor, Several points reported an illumina- tion of the skies.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
Joy-Feeding Cost May Re Deducted

Washington, Jan. 3. Dining out
 of town buyers is proper business expense for commercial houses and
 may be deducted legitimately from
 earnings in figuring income and OK cess profits taxes. Internal Revenue 1 Commissioner Roper ruled today.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
For Indigestion. Constipation or
 BiIiousness

Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAx-FOS WITH pEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Made and recommended to the public by Paris Medi- cine Go. manufacturers ofLaxative Promo Quinine and Grove's Tastc,ess ehin Tonic
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
German SpieS at Work

petrograd, Jan. 3. Eleven hun- fred airplane machine guns and large stores of ammunition were de- stroyed, and twenty persons killed, as the result Of a mysterious fire in the Gutuyevsky basin here.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

Lame back may come from over- work, cold settled in the muscles of the back. or from disease. In the two former cases the right remedy is BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT. II should be rubbed in thoroughly over the affected part, the relief will be prompt and satisfactory. Price 25c, soc and $i00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

Aa you know Sanol Chill Tonic tnockS 'he ehills and malaria levers Get B cent trial bottle at lhe drlIs stnrn Ak.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
U-B0AT T0iL WAS GREATER.
Twenty-ono British Ships Sunk Last Week--iS of i,60O Tons or More.

London, Jan. Eighteen British merchantmen of i,6O0 tons or more have been sunk by mine or subma- rIne last week, according to the ad- miralty statement tonight. Three merchantmen under i,600 tons were also sunk.
 This IS material increase ever the previous week, when the sink lngs numbered twelve, of which eleven were more than i,660 tons.
 The summary:
 Arrivals, 2,iti; sailings, 2,074.
 British merchantmen, i,6O0 tons or more, sunk, eighteen, including two previously; under i,600 tons, three; fishing vessels, none.
 Vessels unsuceessfully attacked, eight.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
TO RUSH AMERICAN. TROOPS 10 FRANCE.
Allied Nations will Arrange Their Shipping to Provide Transports &0-Operatite Food Control Is
 Also on the Program

Washington, Jan. 2-Constant and speedy dispatch of American troops to the European battle front is the principal recommendation to the government by the American dele- gates who recently returned from the inter-allied war council at Paris.
 Speeding up the merchant ship building program and closer co-ot eration with the eo-belligerents are the other principal recommenda- tions.
 This was disclosed today by the state department which made pab- lie summary of the result of the conference.
 Transportation of Troops.
 Thru a new inter-allied organiza- tion for co-ordinating shipping re- sources, arrangements have been made to devote the greatest amount of tonnage possible for the trans portation of American troops
 A definite plan was formed for more active utilization of American naval forces and an agreement was made with the British admiralty to effect certain plans for anti-subma- rine warfare.
 The contributions of the United States to a pooling of war resources was agreed upon. The arrangement guarantees full equipment of every kind will be available to all Ameri- can forces sent to Europe during 1918.
 Arrangements were made to have the United States participate in mil itary deliberations of a supreme war council "as step toward efIi- cient and centralized unity of mili- tapv OnnpafiOnS n
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

One of thl practical patriots of the day will be the farmer who. strains every nerve in the produe- ton of foodstufTs for the army and The civilian population.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

The liver loses its activity at times and needs help HERBINE is an effective liver stimulanl. It all so puriiies the bowels, strengthens digestion and restores strength viz or and cheerful spirits. Price COG Sold by Jackson Drug Co Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10

\ cynlc is a man who believes nothing and knows less We have a few.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
 GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. drives out Msiaria. .enrches the hicod and build in the sys- .>-- --=- ttsEir. r sr adults and children. 6nc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
BIRTHS REPORTED

The following births were reported in the
office OF the city clerk for the week end
David J. August and wife, Throop hotel,
Nov. 10, girl-Bertha Lois.
VIM. F. Boettcler and wife, 019 Linden
wood Ave. Nov. 10. twin girls-Pollyanna
and Gloranna.
Aaron L. Bishop and wife, 1915 Lincoln
ST., Nov. Is. boy-Jomn WIN.
Lunes Duran and wife, lbs Madison St,
Nov. Is, boy-Osiiio.
Phillip J. Gilstrap and wife, $50 Kline
St.. Nov. II, girl-Veronica Elaine.
Paul Harris and wife. 1OS West Thir-
teenth St, Nov. Q, boy-Paul.
Fred kushera and wife, Tenth and Cali
forina Ave, Nov. 10. boy-Frederick Joseph.
St. Nov. 16. boy-Kenneth Rodgers.
Jno A. Meyers and wife, I'LL Taylor St.
Nov. 3, girl-Barbara Jane.
Mark Neal and wife, 1881 Jefferson st,
Nov. Z. boy-Mark. jr.
Roy Cope and wife, 1910 Lincoln ST., Nov.
10, boy-Paul Ripley.
Ry c. Talbert and wife, 1717 Park Ave-
Nov Is, @oy-Jack.
Leonard ID. Warren and wife, 1872 Blu.
chanan St. Nov. II, boy-Leonard Douglas
u
S. E. Bowman and wife, S31 Topeka Ave
Nov. 10. girl.
Herbert W. Cooper and wife, 1872 Quincy
St. Nov. II, girl.
Jos. b. Emblean and wife, 1922 W. First
ST.. Nov. II. boy.
Earl J. Pyle and wife, r. R. No. 4, Nov
., girl
Albert J. Schober and wife, Ills Carrie j
Ave-. Nov. Il. girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
NO WASHBURN ORDERS
Equipment Shipments Indicate S. A
T. C. Will Winter Here.

No orders have been received at
Washburn college to demobilize the
student army training corps unit, ac-
cording to a statement made today by
Capt. Frank E. Shaw, commandant of
the corps, in response to a direct ques-
ton.
Captain Shaw was referred to a dis
patch from Manhattan which declared
that 500 men, members of section B,
OF the student army training corps at
Agricultural college, were to be dis
charged. Captain Shaw explained
that section B of the student army
training corps is composed of men
who before the esta blishment of the
student army training corps were TAX
ing vocational training at the college.
No section B men are enrolled at
Washburn with the exception of one
who is detailed to the school in an
administrative capacity.
In making his statement today
Captain Shaw says that he is in re-
ceipt of orders to fully equip his men
before December /. He said that
wooden underwear is already arriving
at the camp and he stated that he has
sent in requisition' for overcoats for
his corps. Captain Shaw refused to
draw any conclusions from these cir
cumstances, but it is thought that the
equipment order means that the
Washburn unit of the students army
training corps is to be continued prob
ably until the end of the schoo,
year in June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE
Miss Lola BrethOur Says She Does Not
Know Who Driver Was.

While crossing the street at Tenth
and Polk streets Thursday evening
Miss Lola Brethour was struck by an
automobile driven by a real estate man
whose name began with r. She said
today she did not know what his
name is.
1t was dark. The snowy mist which
filled the air at that hour made it
impossible for the driver of the car
to see very far ahead, he told Miss
Brethour. She was squarely in front
of the car when he saw her and in
stantly reversed his steering wheel.
The car almost cleared her but one
fender struck her and she was pushed
along or dragged in some way for a
short distance until the car was stop
ped. Stunned from the shock, pain
and excitement Miss Brethour could
remember very little of what happened
until she found herself at home. 1t is
not known whether she was taken
home in the car that struck her or
the owner of the car had done every
thing that could be done in her in
terest.
She was not Seriously injured, altho
badly and painfully bruised and her
back was severely wrenched. Her
clothes were torn practically to pieces.
A new pair of shoes were cut thru in
places and her stockings were torn to
pieces.
Miss Brethour is employed at pres
ent in the auditor of disbursements
department of the Santa Fe, but will
shortly assume work as dietician al
Chr.st's hospital. She thinks she will
be able to return to work Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
N. Y. BANK STATEMENT

New York, Nov 23.-The actual
condition of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold $97.O6S.9S0 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This is
an increase of -$6S,25 from last
week.
The statement follows:
ACTUAL CONDITION.
Loans. discounts, etc. S4.6S0, 521 900; fe-
crease. 800 900.
Cash in own vaults members federal re-
serve banks (a), SLOT ,457, O0G; increase, $685.
OCS.
Reserve in federal reserve bank Of MEM
Der banks $751;. 362, 600; increase, $50 301 900.
Reserve in own vaults. state banks and
$50 00c.
: Reserve in depositaries. state banks and
trust companies So. 059. 600: increase $50. 900.
met demand deposits, $3.50. 9S4, 600; in
, crease, IS, 662. 900.
Net time deposits, s1os 900: decrease,
S12j,O0c
/ Circulation. So. 1865. 900: decrease. $50. 600
Specie included In (a) and OBJ. SCI Isl. taR
sCnited States deposits deducted 1881 ,9S1,
1 Aggregate reserve. 5000. 10000.
Excess reserve, S9I ,063 $50; increase, s6S.-
! 251 25e.
| Summary of state bank and trust COM
| panies In Greater New York not included
in clearing house statement;
Loans. discounts, etc, Sis, 031 500: de-
crease, $11.319, 200.
| Gold. SS.50960o; Increase. 5000
currency and bank notes, $14 9G0, 100; de-
crease. S6G.30e
Deposit with federal reserve bank New
Total deposits. $I62. &C., 500; decrease, $17.
1Sa.J0e.
Ranks cash In vault, $15.217.3O0.
Trust companies rash in vaults, 6,2f5,5U
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23

Leaving Topeka, Parker enlisted in
the regular army as a private. at Fort
Leavenworth. He received promotions
rapidly, finally being commissioned
colonel. He was sent to France last
March. He had served twice in the
Philippine Islands, and had seen serv-
ice also on the Mexican border.
Colonel Parker came to Topeka
from West Chester, Pa, he and Cap
tain Philips having been fellow towns
men before coming west. The Parker
family moved to Paola, Kan. and
Henry w. Parker came to Topeka,
where his connection with the Kan
sas National Guard began. During
his residence in this city he was en-
ployed in the Santa Fe offices. After
leaving Topeka hte married widow
with two children, and his stepchild-
rem survive him. He was 40 years
of age last January
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
RETURN OF ROADS
Plan Is Arranged Providing
Protection for All.
Railroads Back to Former Own.
ers Soon.

New York. Nov. 23-A compre-
hensive plan for the return OF the
railroads to private ownership under
strict government regulation. is being
prepared by the National Association
OF Railroad Securities. it was UNDER
stood here today.
This plan provides protection for
the shipper. the laborer, and the rail-
road security holder 1t was stated.
THE plan which will be decided
upon in the near future has been
designated with the view Of protect
ing individual initiative in railroad
operation which has been the means
{ ru which our country has been de-
veloped." declared an official Of the
bondholders association.
THE advisory board of the associa-
ton will meet within a short time to
pass on the plan. 1t viii then be pre-
scented to the authorities at Washing
ton"
Representatives of the railroad bond
holders declare that the government
must return the railroads to private
control under a plan that will fully
protect the three interests involved
the shippers, the laborer. and the
bondholder. No other plan will be
sat .sfactory, they stated.
The bondholders will also demand
that the government make an early
decision as to what policy it will fol-
low in regard to the return of the rail.
do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
TAKE HIM. TO CAMP
Alaska Hickey Accused Of Being q
Camp Funston Desertcr.

Alaska Hickey. 81 years old. a SOL
der from Camp Funston. was arrested
this morning by the police as a de-
serter. He was taken to camp by Of
ficer Frank Ferguson. who expects to
collect the $500 reward. Hickey ha :
been absent without leave since Go
tober %. it is charged.
The soldier was arrested a few days
ago but was released on his promise
to catch the first train for Camp Fun
ston. Instead, however, he went to the
probate court and got a license to
marry Miss Lualma Sellars. of To-
peka. officers say. The police sup
posed he had returned to camp until
telegram from the commanding Of
ficer arrived this morning and the
police Immediately picked Hickey UP
again and took him to camp to make
sure that he got there.
He was indicted into the service
September Is. and is a member O:
Company A, Al infantry. He was also
arrested on two other occasions, ones
for disorderly conduct and again 70.
being drunk. He lives at 627 Chand-
Ter street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-23
i. R. GIVES PLANIFAIR MADE Money
TwO-Thirds of 1915 Indebted
ness Paid by Local Assn.
Despite Tremendous War Costs
1918 Exposition q Success.

Despite the tremendous: advance in
expenses that were met this year by
the Kansas Free Fair association in
Topeka, due to the war, the Penwell-
Eastman administration was able to
pay off a large part Of the old 1915
indebtedness. This was evidenced to-
day when several Topeka business
houses received checks from the fair
association for bills that have been
held over from the 1915 exposition.
The 1915 fair ended with outstand-
ing unpaid bills for $4,000. One
third of this amount was paid from
the proceeds of the fair last year. This
fall the fair under the leadership of
President L. M. PenweIl and Secretary
Phil Eastman. was able to pay one
third more. The association owes at
this time only $1,000.
1t has been known for some time
that the 1918 fair was the greatest in
the history of the state. More persons
attended than ever before. The ex-
hibits were larger. the prizes greater
and the fair as whole much more
successful and better managed.
The checks received today indica; e
that the fair association. in the face
of greatly increased expenses in labor.
materials and transportation. was able
to stay on the safe side of the ledger