The Salina Evening Journal from Salina, Kansas • Page 1

ASSOCIATED PZIESS V) ID Mm HOIIE EDITIOIT QJ) VOL. 30. SALINA, KANSAS MOKDAYj NOVEMBER 29, 1915. m. 285.

WOMEN REPLACE MEN DEBTS WEBB ROLLED AWAY OP TO ALLIES NOW TOSS BABES TO SEA 'Hi TRUSTY GUILTY HER BACK A NOTEBOOK Woman Spy Had Message Written on Torso. Lusanne, Switzerland, Nov. 29 Women passengers are always more close examined than men at the Swiss Austrian frontier, writes a correspondent on the Austrian side to the Gazette De Lausanne. One woman was lately caught who had notes written on ber back in indelible ink. Another had her arm in as sling and when the bandage and plaster was removed, despite her tears and supplications, documents full of military information were brought to light.

Her arm was entirely sound. Givirc 'Frisco Road Treatment. Jefferson City, Nov. 29. Hearing on the plans of reorganiza tion for the St.

Louis and San Francisco railroad company, now in receivership were to be resumed before the Missouri Public Service Commission here today. BANISH U. TAKES WHEAT Grain In Canadian Elevators Commandeered By Dominion to Prevent Inflation. HO HARKED EFFECT IN U. S.

Step to Protect England Hard Blow to Speculators Who Figured on Profits. Fort William, Nov. 29. Acting under instructions from the Dominion givernment, R. Magill, chief grain commissioner of Canada, has issued an order commandeering on behalf of the government all the Nos.

2, and northwest wheat in elevators here and at Port Arthur. The amount seized is approximately 16,000,000 bushels, for which the price has not yet been fixed. The wheat is required by the British government. Chicago Trade Nervous. "Chicago, Nov.

29. The market here opened excitedly with December deliver at $1.05 to $1.06, against at the close Saturday and with May at $1.07 to $1.08. as against $1.06 to $1.06. Commission men and shorts were the most active buyers. Sellers wrere scattered although one large firm boldly took the position that the action of the 'Canadian government meant that Canada was to have preference in filling for eign requirements and that the result would be a falling off in export business from the United States.

Reactions from the initial top fig ure quickly took place and the market became a broad general one with feel ing decidedly nervous. Bulls were to a large extent held in check by opinions circulated that the British government would probably do all or nearly all of the French and Italian business, and the United States ex porters would be virtually put out of business, at least on any material advance of prices. Difference in Opinion Kansas City, Nov. 29 Difference of opinion as to what effect the Can adian government seizure of wheat in eastern and lake terminals would have on the export market held the market for wheat futures within a narrow range at the opening here to day December wheat in which practically nothing was done opened at 99c a rise of 2c oyer Saturday's close and quickly settled back to 98c and held at 979Se for the first hour. May wheat opened up the first quotation being 2c above Saturday's close but reaction took place immediately and the price steadied around $1.01.

Traders held different opinions as to the effect of the Canadia government's action. Many of them de clared they could see no reason for it affecting the general market since the amount of wheat taken over was such a small per cent of the visible supply. Hugh Clayborne of the Orthwein- Matchette company, relative to the sudden change in wheat said today: 44 The commandeering of 15,000,000 bushels of wheat by the Canadian government late ISaturday cau'ale'd great confusion in the grain trade this morning. Conjectures were at wide variance as to its probable effect on American prices. Some argued it meant a lessening in the demand foi our wheat; that England by such ac tion showed her determination to turn to our grain only after the exhaustion of Canadian supplies.

On the other hand there were many good judges of market conditions who interpreted the move as indicating that England, who acting as purchasing agent for both France and Italy practically confiscated this grain to prevent it from being held for higher prices of from falling into the hands of the enemies or some power unfriendly to the en tente. It must be admitted that tbe withdrawal from the market of the world of this amount of wheat is bound to be a factor of no little bearing and no doubt today's advance in prices is the result of this unsettling condition. Premier Borden statement that yesterday's action was not part of any plan to commandeer or control the balance of the Canadian erop- failed to relieve the tension un- der wnicn, tne gram traae is now working. FIRE WIPES OUT TOWN One Million Damage to Avalon, Cata- lma Town rancrpai uoteis Destroyed. Los Angeles, 29.

More than half the town of Avalon, on Santa Catalina island, was destroyed by fire taday. The loss was estimated as high as one million dollars. The fire destroyed the two principal hotels, the bath house and clubs and damaged the pier and freight bouses before it was gotten under control. Practically all of Avalon was owned by the Banning Company, which also owns Santa Catlina island. H.

W. Brooks of Abilene was in Sa- Una yesterday. 1 British Male Clerks Most off io the "War. London, Nov. 29 Women are to take the place of 150,000 clerks employed by the government, who will be released for active service.

Preference will be given to the wives and sisters of reeruits in filling the vacancies. There are over 300,000 government clerks employed in England and Wales alone who are of military age but part of them are physically unfit for the army and others have a specialized knowledge of their work which makes them invaluable in their departments. The women clerks, after a short training course, will receive the wages of the men whoso places they take. Classes for training in short i A i uaim, lypewnuiig, oooKseeping ana clerical methods have already been formed in London, Manchester and other cities. Wounded soldiers and 6aiIors discharged as unfit -for further service are also preparing themselves for work as government clerks in large numbers.

i TRY HUNT.SECOND TIME Alleged "Bootlegger; King" Held on Evidence Found by Burns Operative. Another legal fight on the bootleggers started in the district court this morning when the Joseph Hunt li quor case was called for trial. County and city officials have joined forces in the case and at the trial of the case at the August term, which resulted in a hung jury, members of the city and county W. C. T.

U. appeared in the courtroom to encourage the crusade. W. Bureh, a. former county attorney, is associated with L.

W. Hamner, county attorney, in" the prosecution. Frank Knittle and Z. C. Millikin are defending Hunt.

Hunt, who is known as "King of the Bootleggers," was arrested during the holidays last year. L. W. Elliott, fi Burns operative, from Kansas City, worked. up much of the evidence and today appeared again as one of the principal witnesses for the state.

I Hunt is charged with a sale' and with maintaining a nuisance. 'At the previous trial Hunt attempted to shift responsibility by claiming that L. W. Thompson, who cannot be found, was the owner of the whiskey seized 'by Sheriff Anderson at the Hunt home. Might Call It Adenoid Party.

Mrs. Emil Anderson anc little son of Enterprise, "Clarence Anderson and son of Abilene: and Mn and Mrs. Walter McPherson and son, Walter of Solomon were in Salina Saturday and Sunday. All were here for adenoid operations for the children. 10CAL ITEMS?" Anna E.

Eldeiv left, yesterday afternoon for San Diego, Calif. L. R. Bower and family left this morning for Flint, Michigan. Miss Mildred Robinson returned to school at Manhattan this morning-Miss Neva Anderson returned to school at Manhattan this morning.

Otto Fletcher of Sylvan Grove spent Sunday with relatives in Salina. C. A. Everhart secured a permit today for the erection of a barn at 361 North Columbia; cost. $150.

Mr. and Mrs. Bower, of Flint, who have been visiting their son, Louis Bower, returned home this morning. J. A.

Boyer, of Burr Oak, who has been visiting his son, J. E. Boyer, 1111 South Santa Fe, left yesterday for his home. Miss Ida Hendricks, Walnut and Baker, who was operated on the last of the week at St. John's hospital, was able to return to her home today.

Miss Gussie Bales who visited at the 'home of her mother, Mrs. J. M. Bales, 117 East Claflin avenue, over Sunday, has returned Courtland. Mr.

and Mrs R. B. McKibben, who have been living at 520 South Tenth for several months, left yesterday for Minneapolis, where they will make their home. Mrs. Amos Godfrey, 325 South Santa Fe, has returned from a visit to Kansas City and other Missouri points.

She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary Whittier. Mrs. Anna Ahlstedt, who has been visiting at Olsburg and other points for several months, returned to her home in Salina yesterday. Her son, P.

Ahlstedt and family drove to Olsburg Saturday. Forecast for Kansas Fair tonisrht and Tuesday; warmer Tuesday and in west portion tonight. Shipper's Forecast: Temperature 200 miles north and west of Salina during next 48 hours, 20 degrees. South and east 25' degree. The temperature was the lowest of the seasa3Tfi9 by the government recordlThe highest of the day was but 40 with a stiff northern breeze.

The barometer was hanging high at 29:10 and a few days of fair weather with moderating temperature was scheduled. Observance of Pay Up Wef Began Today. Smiles were present today in over-supply; last week's grouch had passed and the business men were taking another hitch in their belts for a week's work. And two dajs ahead of the first of the month at that. Pay Up Week, inaugurated by the Merchants' association, was the reason.

Debts long forgotten were being resurrected and it was surprising the number of people in the "I-Forgot-It" list. Pay-Up Day is to be a whole week long. Rich Kansan Dead. Oswego, Nor. 29.

M. Condon, 72 years old, Labette county's wealthiest citizen, died at his home here at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. While walking at one of his farms near here on last Sunday he stumbled over a stone. His death resulted from the injuries sustained. Mr.

Condon had resided in Oswego since 1868, coming here from Iowa, walking most of the way. FIRE TOOK TI11ER HOME Keiw Familv at Church When House Burned Tremain Barn Fire totally destroyed all tiie Wss essions of the M. Kellev familf last night while they were in yemurch. When they returned to theiyhome at 841 South Fifth they found the house and all its contents in ashes.The loss will be over $1000 on buildings and' contents. Mr.

and Mrs. Kelley and six small children comprise the family. Kelley is a laborer and the household goodds represented his possessions. Flames were shooting from the roof and from the doors and windows when discovered by neighbors. A quick run brougt the firemen to the place, but too late to do more than prevent the fire from spreading.

The house was owned by A. W. Laughlin and for many years was a landmark on 'North Santa Fe. Some years ago it was moved away to make room for the three story Laughlin bakery. Mr.

Laughlin 's loss will be large, although he carried insurance. Mr Kelley had $500 on his household goods but this included a new $450 piano. Contents were valued at $700. A stove is supposed to have caused the fire. The family had a hot blast heater and it is thought that it may have been shut off.

Some excitement was caused before the family arrived when neighbors told the firemen that some of the smaller children were at times left, at home in the house. The firemen fought their way into the ruins as soon as possible, but the family reported in full before the search had proceeded far. Fire this morning caused a $1200 loss at the W. JI. Tremain barn, 620 South (Phillips.

Flames, which started from a short circuit too near the dripping pan of a gas engine, destroyed the barn with a $400 loss. A vacuum cleaner mounted on a wagon with gasoline engine attachment along with other accessories brought in another $800. Mr. Tremain had been 'working on the machine but haJ not noticed that the gas was leaking. He was able to pull out an automobile, but little else was saved.

The barn had been valued at $450 with $250 insurance. Contents were valued at $1000, insurance $750. CORRESPONDENT WOUNDED Associated Press Reporter Got Too Close to the War. Petrograd, Nov. 29.

Walter C. Whiffen, head of the Petrograd bureau of the Associated Press, has been wounded, though not seriously, while at the Russian front. He was struck in the thigh by an explosive bullet. 'Whiffen was in the company at tha time of a Russian general, who saw that he had immediate medical attention. DIED AT AGE OF 99 Mrs.

Rebecca Rogers Survived by 125 Grandchildren. Wetmore, Nov. 29 Mrs Rebeeca Rogers, 99 years old, whose husband was a soldier in the war of 1812, died at the home of her daughter here today. She was a native of Tennessee and did not learn to read and write until she was past 60. She is survived by 125 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Election Law Pamphlet. Topeka, Nov. 2'J. J. T.

Botkin, Kansas secretary of state, has compiled and is preparing to issue, a pamphlet containing the primary election laws of Kansas. It includes, in addition to copies of the laws and a sample ballot, instructions as to the taw passed, at the recent session of the state legislature, enabling an individual to become a candidate for office by filing a declaration of intention and paying a fee, the 6ize ot which depends upon the importance of the office sought. It is pointed out that while this act eliminates the necessity of petitioning, it does not take away tbe right to become candidate by petition. The state-wide primaries will be held August 1, 1916, and Mr. Botkin said that efforts would be to have 5.000 copies fthe pamphlet ready for distribution by December Sight of Turkish Sub Maddened Passengers on British Steamer Barulos.

PLUNGER RESCUED WOMEH American Woman Escaped and Be lates Touching Incidents of Ocean Disaster. New, Nov. 29 A Turkish submarine stopped the British passenger ship Barulos in the Mediterranean and after 25 persons had been drowned, assisted in rescuing many of the 250 passengers who had gone over board in a panic, according to Mrs. E. F.

Egan, eyewitness who arrived yesterday on the steamship New York. The Barulos according to Mrs. Fgan, who i3 a writer returning rom a six months' trip in Southern Eu-ripe, left Pireaus for Alexandria on October 2. Although the ahip licw the 'British flag, her crew was Creek, the passengers, a majority third class being chiefly Greek and Oi 'itds. Vben about five hours south of Crete tbe-ship picked up three boats containing the crew of a British steamship Sailor Prince, which had been sunk by the submarine a fe7 hours previous.

Mrs. Egan said she witnessed many heart rending scenes. "One woman," she added, "who had thrown her three children overboard, went stark mad. In the steerage was a troop of Japanese aero-bats, one of them, a woman with an infant, was seen almost exhausted, trying to cling to the side of the ship. A rope was thrown to her but looking up she exclaimed in English; a Don't mind me, I belong to no one, and have no one to care for me.

Help some one With these words she parsed the roptT to another woman and with her babe in her arms, sank from SHIELDS CAPT. BOY-ED U. S. Attorney Says He Does Not De sire to Accuse Him of Conspiracy. -New York, 29.

The government was called on today to state whether it considered Captain Karl Boy-ed, German naval attache, in the light of a conspirator with Hamburg American line officials in dispatching relief ships to German cruisers at sea early in the war. The demand was made and repeated by Wm. Rand, eounsel for Dr. Karl Beenz and his three subordinate officers in the course of their trial for all conspiracy in the United States district court here. "The government has taken no position in that matter," replied Roger B.

Wood, assistant United States district attorney in charge of the pros ecution, when pressed by Mr. Rand for the third time for a reply. "All that the government has wanted to do is to submit all the facts in the case bearing on this indictment. "It has done that without any attempt to bring anybody's name in that did not have to be. brought in." CONVICT SANDS QUICKLY Guilty on Four Counts -Von Valken-' burg's Testimony Did Hot Get Him Off.

It took a jury in the district court just 14 minutes Saturday evening to organize, elect a foreman, take four ballots and get back into the courtroom to report that they found Henry Sands guilty on all four counts for the violation of the prohibitory law. The Sands case was the second of the liquor prosecutions of the term, William Storm having been acquitted Friday evening. The police had much to do with working up the Sands case and Willis Crowther, city attorney, assisted Leonard Hamner, county attorney. A feature of the Sands defense was the appearance of William Van Val- kenburg, who was released from tne state penitentiary, ten days ago after serving a term for liquor violation. Van Valkenburg said that 24 pints of whiskey found in a cupboard at the Sands place was his property and was left there when he started for the penitentiary.

Sands agreed with him, but the jury thought otherwise. BOOZE HOLD UP. Thirsty Man Drew Gun on Frightened "Negro. It was turn about on the booze and negro question last night. A frightened negro reported to the police that John Law, a stranger, had drawn a gun and demanded a pint of 7 whiskey.

The police got John. Generally the charge is made that some strange negro offers to get the pint, but not so this time. The only other morning disturbance in police court was the appearance of a drunk, Ed Brown. The eosts were placed at $11. Greece Kindly Deigns a Listening Ear to Their Earnest Entreaties.

WILL NOT JAR HER NEUTRALITY Several Notes Have Been Exchanged and Entente Hopes to Gain. London, Nov. 29. Renter's Amsterdam correspondent forwards the following: "The Telegraaf is informed on good authority that serious rioting took place last Saturday in Berlin in which several thousand women gathered before the castle and demanded the return of their husbands and improvement of food conditions. "No confirmation fthe Amsterdam report has been received here." London, Nov.

29. The Greek government is ready to discuss the propositions made by the entente powers and sattisfy all lemands which will not compromise -its neutrality, says an Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company. Note Delivered Sunday. Paris, Nov. 29.

The Greek government 's reply to the latest note of the entente xwers was delivered Sunday, according to a Havas dispatch. The minister reported the quadruple entente sent to the Greek government Friday a collective note outlining certain measures the powers de sired Greece to take in conformity with the preliminary agreement recently reached. The note was in response to the Greek request as to what was wanted. Gorizia Has Fallen. Geneva, Nov.

29 Reports from Chiasso, on the Swiss-Italian border, say that Gorizia has fallen, the Italians having entangled the town from the north. There is no official confirmation. Trench Steam Hit by Sub Marseilles, Nov. 29 The French steamship Omara, has been sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine. No word has been received from the twenty members of the crew and it is feared they have perished.

Tears When Emperors Meet BerlinNov. 29 Emperor William arrived in Vienna today and paid a visit to the Austro-IIungarian arcu, Emperor Francis Joseph at Schocnbrunn castle. Tiie German emperor was received at the railroad station, says th Overseas News Agency, by Archduke Charles Francis and Archduke Franz Salvadore, and Archduke Charles Stephen. The news agency adds: "An immense crowd gathered to greet the emperor and cheered with enthusiasm and joy. The city of Vienna had been decorated with bunting for the occasion.

"The meeting between the emperors who had not seen each other since the outbreak of the war took- place in Sehoebrunn castle and was a cordial one. The monarobs eould hardly restrain their emotion." Bulgaria Ready to Qnit. London, Nov. 29. The Sei'biarjS were still in occupation of Monastir on Saturday, according to the Athens correspondent of the Times, who reports that four Serbian regiments were already in the town and that another had arrived on that day.

Kitchener In Paris. Paris, Nov. 29. Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, British secretary foi war, arrived in Paris from Italy today. He was given an ovation by soldiers at the station when he step ped from the train.

Bulgars Look for Side Attack. London, Nov. 29. "The Bulgarians arc withdrawing troops from the Turkish frontier and are dispelling them to other fronts in the anticipation of an attack from the side of Roumania by way of the Black Sea," says a Reuter's dispatch, "while some of the German force in Serbia are proceeding to the support of tbe Bulgarians against a prospective Russian invasion." Kitchener Talked an Hour. Berlin, Nov.

29. The Overseas AMniv nnntes a disoatch from Athens to the Frankfurter Zeitung as follows "King Constantihe listened for one hour to' Field Marshal Earl Kitchen-without interrupt er ing him. The king's answer was bnet but courteous. It was to the effect that the interest of his country re quired neutrality. UPHOLDS ANTI-ALIEN LAW.

New York 1909 Statute Declared Constitutional. w.cMnrfftTi; Nov. 29. The New labor law of 1909, under which it was made compulsory to employ only citizens in tne nf rmblie works was today held constitutional by the supreme court. The Missouri drainage law also was upheld as constitutional.

Oklahoma corporation tax levies were upheld today by the supreme coun. 'Chicken Joe" Campbell Sentenced to Hang for Murder of Warden's Wife. SET FIRE TO HER BEDROOM Jury Was Out 44 Hours on Case Negro Maintains He's Innocent. Joliet, 111., Nov. 29.

Joseph Campbell, negro convict, was today found guilty of the murder of Mrs. Mazie Odette Allen, wife of former warden Allen, in the warden's department's of the state prison here. The verdict fixed the punishment at hanging and was returned after 44 hours deliberation by the jury. The murder of Mrs. Allen was onor of the most revolting ever committed in Illinois.

It was alleged that the murder of Mrs. Allen a former mus ical comedy star, followed an attack by the negro trusty. The bed and carpet of Mrs. Allen's sleeping apartment were saturated with oil and ignited it was alleged to cover up tho evidences of the crime. No attempt was made to put out the fire until it had done its work.

The convicted gro gave the alarm. Warden Allen was in another state at the time. GOT $43,000 BY FRAUD Two Livestock Commission Brokers of Kansas City Indicted by Grand Jury. Kansas City, Nov. 29.

R. A. King and J. W. McCoy, live stock commission brokers were indicted by Jackson county grand jury today charged with defrauding an investor of $13,000 on alleged forged notes and deeds of trust supposed to havo been secured by cattle mortgages.

The jury also indicted several real estate men. Two druggists at Blue Springs, were charged with illegal sale of liquor. Music for Shut-ins. Songs and service for the shut-ins' was a feature of the worx of the Ot-terbein quartette from the United Brethren church yesterday afternoon. At six different homes the members, of the quartette paid visits, accompanied by the pastor, Rev.

O. M. Adams. The members of. the quartette are M.

A. Perkins, Alex Suesy, William Suesy and H. 11. Judson. Ti.

following are the shut-ins visited: Mrs. Lucy Vosberg, 153 '-North Seventh; Mrs. David Arnold, 249 North Santa Fe; Mrs. Elizabeth Up-linger, 731 East North; Mrs. Christ-, ina Weberg, 819 State; Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. Fore, 914 University Place and Grandma Martin, 432 South Tenth. Boys Trail Hold Up.

Kansas City, Nov. 29. Jack and Lottie Ettari, (brother 12 and 9 -years old, saw two men slug Thomas Levitt, 50 years old, of Wilson, last night near Missouri Avenue and Main street. The two men dragged Levitt into a doorway and robbed him of 3iU and a gold watch. Jack went up to Levitt and assisted -him Lack to the Knppcr while Lottie followed the highwaymen.

After the brothers met again thc went to police headquarters and led policemen to a saloon at Sixth and Main streets where the highwaymen were arrested. The boys live at 514 Cherry Street. X. DEATH RECORD. JV, Mrs.

Lucy Louise Vosberg last night at the home of her James R. Scott, 153 North ScventI She had been sick a week; Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Vosberg was born in Salina on August 14, 1873 and had lived in the city all her life. Samuel and Warren Ladd of this city, are brothers and Mrs.

May Williams is a sister. Funeral services will be from the Scott home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. O. M.

Adams of the United Brethren church will be in charge. Interment will be in Gypsum Hill cemetery. Mrs. Barbara at the family home, South Santa Fe, this morningDeath was due to diabetes -from which she had suffered for the last six years. Mrs.

Alford had lived in Salina for the last 11 years, coming here from Beloit where the family were old She was born in Beekman Town, Clinton county, New York, on July 6, 1850. Besides the husband, M. M. Alford, there are four daughters. They are Mrs.

J. A. Kreitz and Mrs. C. F.

Kreitz, both of Beloit and the Misses Kathcrine and Ruby Alford of -Salina. A brother, David Porter, and a sister, Mrs. A. L. Took, also live at Beloit.

Mrs. Alford was a member of the University Methodist church. Short funeral services will be held from tbe home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with the Rev. A. L.

Semans in charge. The body will then be shipped to Beloit where funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wed nesday. Interment at Beloit. Petitions Out Asking That New Station be Opened Because Tem-parary Structure Health Menace. Petitions were being prepared today asking that some action ie taken to remedy the depot situation in Sa-lina at once.

Attention-is being called to the fact that the' new station is nearly ready for ymse and that with only t'foe purchase of a part of the furniture andfhe building of a platform to beaone, there is no prospect thatytne station will be opened for pasnger traffic before next spring. x. On the strength of the opening of the new union depot the Santa Fe has already moved its passenger depot to convert it into a freight depot, and the traveling public can expect to use a passenger coach for a station until the new depot is opened The present Union Pacific station was built as a temporary affair and it is uncomfortable, insanitary, and ought not to be used. The attention of the board of, health is being called to these facts. 'It will be asked to investigate the situation in Salina.

So long as the work on the station was being pushed there was no disposition to complain on the part of Salina, or the people who 'have been forced to put up with these insanitary conditions. Now that the station is completed and should have been in use before this time, it is believed that an inves- tigation will develop that the station can be opened at once. The only thing preventing this is the squabble among the different railroads over minor matters, and tbe board of health, or tiie state utilities commission, is to be asked to use its authority to get the station opened at once. Union Station Committee Met The Union Depot met this afternon to consider the openinsr of the new union station December 1. The committee found that on c-count of "undue and unreasonable delay" on the part of the railroads, that the opening will have to be postponed until some time in the spring.

The committee drew up a formal statement of their plans and the reasons wiry it has been postponed. The members of the committee state that although their letters to the railroads concerning the opening of the station were courteously answered the time of the opening is at hand and from appearances notnmg nas been done and no attempt has been made by the railroads to expedite matters. Dairyman in Accident-C J. Johnson, a dairymanJifing east of town, had a narraypescape from serious injury this.arforning when his wagon was stngk and turned over by a West Walnut street car at Elm and Ninth Mr. Johnson and a boy riding with him crawled out of the wreckage uwhurt.

The team did not run, a fact that prevented very serious damage. Several dozen bottles of milk were broken. The car had stopped at the crossing to take on a passenger and Mr. Johnson drove ahead. The car started just as that time, striking the rear wheel and side.

County Officers to Topeka. Arthur C. Anderson, countv clerk. loft this morninsr for Toneka. where be will attend a state meeting of county assessors in connection with the statfl tax commission.

Kenneth Anderson. demitv. is in charsre of tbe office. Mr. Anderson will remain in Toneka for the state mee wig coun ty clerks, which convenes Wednes day.

J. O. Hartley, chairman of tbe county board of commissioners, and jiiss hpririp Kaird. retnster or deeds, will nls tn Toneka. this week to attend the state meetings of their respective offices.

Swedish Ministerial Union Meets. Rev. Andrew Grandin of Randolph Rev. Adolph Liljegren of Topeka Rev. Mr.

Ek nf Axtell. Rev. Mr. Run- nuist of Enternrisp. P.

Peterson of Enterprise and A. Beckstrom of Liindsborg will be in Salina tonignt to attend a committee meeting of the Swedish Mission ministerial union. The birth of a daughter. Vera Elisabeth, to Mr. and Mrs.

C. Frank Hamilton this morning at their home, 1303 Highland, was registered today..