The Junction City Weekly Union from Junction City, Kansas • Page 1

Of 4 it' FIFTY-SEVENTH YEAIi JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, THURSDAY. JAN. 9, 1919 NUMBER 28 NAME COUNTY PHYSICIANS DEATH OF MRS. N. F.

GREENE INFLUENZA STILL RAGING, FUNERAL OF TO EXTEND MEDALS FOR GEARY BOYS THIRTEEN FLU DEATHS IN CITY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTE APPROPRIATION FOR TOKENS Much Business Was Transacted by the Board at First 1919 Session Monday At the first 1919 meeting of the board of county commissioners held Monday at the court house, a resolution was passed for the appropriation of a sum of money sufficient to pay for the purchase of suitable medals to be presented to every boy in the military, service during the world war. The appropriation will be sufficiently large to assure a medal for each Geary county boy in the service. Details of selection of design and material were left to the committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce, which wit! mean that the medals given to the- Junction City boys and the (Jeary county boys will be alike. It Is estimated that between 400 and E00 boys In the town and county are eligible to receive the medals. The design for the medal that will be given the boys was designed by Mrs.

C. D. Turnbull of this city, and a brief description Is as follows: The plaster-of-paris model of the medal in the possession of the com mittee is about four times larger, than the bronze medal that will be made from it and is about six inches across. The dominating feature of the design Is the familiar and in these times significant representation of the state ot "Liberty Enlightening the World," since the war in which the hoya have been engaged has been to.t, uphold the principle of liberty for all nations and peoples. The base of the statue Is concealed by a passing crowd of soldiers in typical helmets, pressing into the fight.

At the upper left of the statue is an airplane In flight and on the opposite side a warship. These with the passing crowd of soldlors across the base of the statue indicate the three combat- ant branches of the service. On the leffc.and right of the statue respectively are the inscriptions, "World War 1914-1918" and "Geary County, Kansas." The reverse of the medal will have a space for the engraving of the Individual's name In connection with the Inscription, "Presented to by Geary County, Kansas." The commissioners transacted great deal of other business and 'madoioi the annual appointment of county ofA df. fleers. Dr.

L. S. Steadman was named coroner, Dr. Smiley, who was elected tJ this position in November, declining to' qualify. 1 Well Known Junction City Woman Passed Away Last Night Mrs.

Iv F. Greene, for almost half a century a resident of Junction City, passed away suddenly at her home. 338 West Second street, Wednesday night. Her demise was entirely unexpected as she had been in her usual health during tiie day, and it came as a great shock to the community that knew her so well. During the world war she had been untiring in her efforts to aid and only yesterday finished a pair of wool sox for the Red Cross, in which organization she had been active.

Mrs. Greene was uptown yesterday. Last night she sat for some time with her sister, Mrs. Martha Finch of Win-field, who has been making her home with her. They were retiring when about 11 o'clock Mrs.

Finch heard her sister call and rushed to her room to find her dying. She passed away before assistance could be summoned. Mrs. Greene was to have observed her seventy-eighth "birthday on January 16. She was a native of Vermont, coming to Kansas in 11)71.

During her long residence here she was prominent in church, civic and club circles. She was a charter member of the Ladies' Reading Club and was president of that organisation when its beautiful club house was erected, accepting it in the name of the club. She was a member of ihe Presbyterian church, and was active in the work of that denomination. Mrs. Greene is survived by five sons and one daughter: Mrs.

Oscar Howard of Pasadena, E. P. Greene of Parsons, Gordon Greene, formerly of this city, now residing in Yale, Don Greene of Dinger, Fred L. Greene of Wil-liston, N. and Charles A.

Greene of Yale, Okla. Three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Beall and Mrs.

A. N. Drenner of Chapman and Mrs. Martha Finch of Win-field, also are left to mourn her death. Mrs.

Greene was planning to go to California later during the month, to spend the remainder of the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Howard at Pasadena. The funeral arrangements have not been perfected and will be announced later. CIJTSDOWN THE BUDG KANSAS LEGISLATURE WILL BE ASKED FOR $15,500,010.

The Biggest Slash in Budgets Was That Offered by the University of Kansas. Topeka, Jan. 9. General appropriations of $15,530,805 for the ensuing two years will be asked of the coining legislature by Fred W. Knapp, state auditor, according to his final budget, made public today.

This represents an increase of $3,230,561 over the appropriations of two years ago and a reduction in the budget presented by the state institutions and departments of $2,060,057. The report recommends abolition of several departments and reductions in the force of others and an increase of $100,000 in the budget of tho state executive council. The' biggest slash in budgets offered was that in the University of Kansas which asked for $2,759,095, while Kuapp'9 report recommends 716. The State Agricultural College at Manhattan asked tor and Knapp trimmed this $26,000. He ap proved the following educational in stitution budgets: Fort Hays agricultural experiment station, Garden City experi ment station, State Normal, Emporia, Fort Hays Nor mal school, $224,200.

The Pittsburg Normal school asked $535,220, and the auditor recommends $478,000. The state fair, Hutchinson, asked for the auditor recommends $73,000. -o THE SCHOOL OF MISSIONS. Big Attendance at the Presbyterian Church Last Night. Last night one hundred and fifty attended the classes at the opening session of the School of Missions at the Presbyterian church.

There were young children and old men, husbands and wives, high school boys and business girls. Most of 'them, before the class sessions, Tiad had a half hour of good fellowship around the tallies while enjoying tiie substantial supper served by the Ladies Aid Society. The men were especially interested in the social and economic conditions in South America as presented by Prof. Chandler. Their study next Wednesday evening will he the new Japan, which the great war Jas been transforming from a Land of Cherry Blossoms" to a "Land of Smokestacks Miss Wygal's class of business girls, studying Women Workers of the Orient, was unexpectedly large." Mrs.

Dorn's solo before the pastor's opening address on the book of Romans was especially appro' iated. Miss L'rma Yates will be the soloist next Wednesday night when the second session of the 'school will 3-e The supper that evening will be in charge of the ladies of. the Missionary Society. Chapman Said to Have 70 Cases-Roy Tungsten a Victim. Abilene Chronicle: Influenza Is ill prevalent in this community and (here tire some cases being reported every day.

it is said that Chapman has 70 a scsi 'of the disease at the present time and other communities are almost as bad. -The majority of these cases, however, were contracted some time ago, but. notwithstanding that fact, the disease is still very dangerous. Roy Langston, who has been in the repair shop of the Davis Shoe Store for several years, is the latest Abilene victim, he dying here last night. CONDEMNED A NUMBER OF COWS State Officer Was in the Count) Thursday The state dairy inspector from Topeka spent Thursday in Geary county, and visited several herds of dairy cattle and during the day condemned a number of head of cattle over the county.

The county pays the owners one-half the appraised value and the cows are shipped to the Kansas City market and sold for certain purposes. The inspector staled that in Dickinson county the past year the state had paid over $50,000 for condemned cattle. One herd of over 100 purebred Shorthorn cows was condemned and the entire herd was killed. TO DISCHARGE ORDERS RECEIVED TO REDUCE TENTH DIVISION ONE-HALF At Present One Thousand Men a Day Are Being Discharged Through the Camp Orders have been received at Camp Funstlaii for the discharge of 50 per cent of ttlie strength of the Tenth division as given on November Lt. The officers and men will be discharged according to Circular 77 that gives de tails of the'rlassifiC'nlioii of the men Colonel Williams, chief of stafi', when asked regarding the order, slat ed that the strength of the Tenth di vision on November was 27,220 men and till per cent of this number would be discharged as rapidly ns possible, The officers mid men are being fled.

Many new organizaf ions are arriving nt. the camp from other camps for their discharge and the number of men at the camp for some time after the 50 per cent of the Tenth litis left may be close to 20,000 men. MAY BUILD TURKIC ROADS. A lllasy Year In Road Building In This Con nfy. 15 very effort, will bo made to get.

the work completed on three permanent roads in this county this year, said Hale P. Powers, county commissioner, this morning. The contract Is ready to be let for Ihe Golden toad from the Kep-perling corner to the Dickinson county line; the east road to the reservation line, and the West 8lh street road. NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED City Comniisisoners Appoint Members for City Board At a meeting of the city commissioners last evening J. li.

Callen and Fred Gaylord were named as members ot the Library board and Professor Chandler and Thomas llogan were named as members of the Public Welfare board. LIEUTEN ANT LAM BERT TO RUN Emporia Aviator Candidate for Chief Clerk of flie House 'Lieut. I. K. Limbcrt of Kmporia Is in the race for chief clerk of the house of representatives, and he told friends at the state house that he had accur-anees of strong support.

There are few young Republicans in Kansas belter known than Ike Iunbert, and none more wonhy. He was chief clerk of the 1915 a number of whose members arc coming back this month. Mr. Lambert has just returned from a year's service in the aviation corps, having put in most, of that time at. the Selfridge flying field near Detroit, Mich.

He told his friends yesterday that he was receiving assurances of strong support for chief clerk, and that he believed he would win out, MORE WOUNDED ARRIVE AT RILEY Several Coachloads -of Boys on Litters at the Hospital. During this week four coachloads of wounded Yanks have arrived at tiie hospital at Fort Riley. The first of the week two coachloads of boys arrived and every one of them were unr'ble to walk. 'ihe boys are right from French htspitals and were mighty happy to again be near their old homes. Dr.

W. S. Yates and W. A. Smiley to Serve Steaj.dtn Coroner At their meeting yesterday the board of county commissioners ap pointed county physic-Uns for the cur rent year.

Dr. W. S. Vines and Dr. W.

A. Smiley were named lor th'se post tions. The work of th physi cian has been greatly increased during the past two years and at times it is more than one physician can handle in addition to his other professional du ties. The appointment of two county physicains will overcome this diffi culty. Tho commissioners named Capt.

L. S. Steadman as coroner. Captain Steadman has been honorably dls charged from the service and will re sunie his practice in Junction City. REV.

HOUGHTON TO LEAVE Popular Minister Will Soon Leave for the East Rev. James Houghton, who some time ago resigned the pastorate of the Universalis! church of this city, and who has been serving temporarily until a pastor could be called, will In the next few weeks assume work farther caBt. The general superintendent of churches has asked Mr. Houghton to consider a settlement either In Wunsan, Detroit, or Reading, Pa. Mr.

Houghton is also considering a settlement in Ohio. Tho Junction City church will call a minister at once. FOR AN, ATHLETIC CLUB Men and Roys Should Boost for a June! Ion City Athletic Club J. Phillips was ubout the first man in town to get to talking about a Junction Cily Athletic club. He believes that the men ami boys of Junction Cily are interested enough in i prospect of that kind to form a club, pay a small membership fee and employ an experienced truincr to Instruct them, and be in charge of the rooms.

In almost every town when an athletic club is formed the first few thousand dollars generally goes for the new building, but this city can eliminate that, by using the basement of the New Community House, This room Is fifty by 12D feet, with plenty of room for howling alleys and all kinds of athletic equipment, and In the leaf are the eight hot and cold shower baths. Junction City needs a place to entertain the boys of the town as well as tho young men, and Ihe movement should bo started In the forming of the club. LQ A. ROSEY SELLS OUT. C.

H. Cltenowetli Now Sole Owner of (lie Big Bakery. G. A. Rosey, a member of tho firm of Cheiinweth Rosey Bakery, yes terday sold his Interest Jn tho firm to Mr.

Chenowelh, who has again taken complete charge of the business. The bakery will ho known as the Chnnowoth Bakery. This institution is one of tho largest in the city and has a complete modern equipment for handling the business of a town of 15,000 population. The firm employs tho best bakers and paslry Jmon in the West and Ib making every effort to give tho pa-Irons here and ut Fort Riley tho host of service. JESS WILLARD WAS HERE Came to Attend the Big Sale ut Fun ston Today One of I ho biggest men at the horse and mule sale today was Jess Willard, the "white hope." Jess, who is now a Kansas farmer, lives on a Kaw river farm down at Lawrence, and be wants to get a few span of good animals for farm work so be came to the sale.

FOR (A ROAD TO THE CAMP. Manhattan Will fact Busy This Season 'For Poi'iiiunciit Road. The county engineer of Riley county has started the preliminary work on a survey of the Golden Belt road from Manhattan to Camp Funston. It. is planned ,10 build a permanent road from that cily to the camp this year.

GENERAL WOOD TO (FUNERAL. Camp Funsitoii Commander Attends Kouisevelt Obsequies. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, lifelong friend of Col.

Theodore Roosevelt, left. Camp Funston on Monday afternoon itoViltend tho funeral of the former president at Oyster Bay today. It was stated at the cantonment today that he expected to reach New York early this morning and would 'go Immediately to Oyster Bay. APPOINTED SPECIAL COMMITTEE. Junction City Will Gi After Some War Belies.

At the meeting of the Rotary Club yesterday President. Fegan appointed a special committee, composed of V. Humphrey, Dr. A. O'Donnell, and F.

L. Durland, to at 'once take up the matter of securing from the War De several captured cannons for this city. The members (of the committee are greatly Interested. Mr. Humphrey and Mr.

Durland both had sons in the fighting and Dr. O'Donnell's brother was in the campaign. SCHOOL TIME SCHOOLS OF THIS CITY ILL IMS MISS ON JUNE 13 Several New Instructors Employed to Take Charge of Departments In the High School In harmony with a resolution adopt ed by the state board of education on December 20, 1918, relative to the making up of time lost on account of the prcV'Uged influenza epidem'ie the board of education of the Junction City schools has decided to make up one-half of the time lost as proposed by the state board of education. Since Saturday school sessions were not considered advisable by the board of educution here, it. was decided at the regular meeting of the board lust night that the year would be extended to June 13, 1919.

Mr. Truman G. Reed, a graduate from ('(dorado Stale Teachers college, Greeley, was deeded by the board to fill the position made vacant In the dcnai'tmenlal school by the resignation of Mrs. May Hurch. Miss Lora McDonald from Lincoln, a teacher with ten years' experience in primary work, has been elected to fill the position made vacant at the Washington building by the resignation of Mrs.

Ma.le Wright. Mr. W. S. Phillips, clerk of the hoard, tendered his resignation last night, in view of the fact that he will be going to ('berry vale soon to act as cashier of a bank there.

The work of Mr. Phillips for Ihe. board has been done very efficiently. C. 11.

Mauley, has been chosen to fill the, position made vacant by the resignation or Mr. Phillips. TO OPEN AN OFFICE HERE A Naval Recruiting Office to Be Opened In Juuetlon City Opportunity for men released from army service at. Camp Funston to enlist in the United States navy under especially attractive) conditions is being offered in Junction City today with the establishment of a nuvy recruiting sub-slat Ion here in the post-office. Men released trom army, navy or murine corps may re-cnllst In the navy Inid will be 'given a furlough of thirty days on' full pay, provided they join within four months of their re lease.

Although hosfililCH have ceased and negotiations for peace are on, Ihe navy has not. ceased to be an active branch of service. Throughout peace limes the ships of the United States can be found on practically ('very navigable hotly of water In the world. Chief Boatswain's Mate Justin J. Kehn, U.

H. is In charge of the sta tion established here. His headquar ters will be announced later and he will be glad to explain conditions of navy enlistment to any one who de sires to know. SMITHY A GOOD MAN. ssislant (i: 'High way Engineer Has Had Charles Smithy, of Sikestown, named this week by tho county commissioners as assistant to lilalr Boyle, Geary county highway engineer, litis had much experience In his lino.

lie has worked 'under Mr. Boyle at vari ous times since lino and will he toe field man of the county engineer's office, making surveys, etc. He will probably arrive here 'within a few lays to lalto up his new work. SIIERI1T -ELECT TO WEB. Mrs.

Alice Mowbray to' Become Bride 'of M. D. I'eeso. A marriage license was Issued yes terday to Sheriff-elect Morcll i). I'eeso and Mrs.

Alice 10. Mowbray, both of this city. They are to be married this evening by Dr. A. H.

1 larshaw Robert Newman, who la a sailor on the United States battleship Oregon, left, yesterday for Mare Island, after a visit with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Newman.

MORE RUMORS OF TROOPS Now Rumored Two Regiments of Cavalry May Come to Riley The latest rumor regarding troop.v for Fort Riley is that two regiments cavalry, perhaps the Seventh and the Thirteenth, may soon be on their way back to Fort. Riley for station. The Seventh cavalry is now at eastern posts, and the Thirteenth is In Texas. ENGINEERS TO COME HOME Washington, Jan. 9.

Practically nil companies of the 37th and the remaining companies of the 20th engineers are included in war department announcements of units ussigned to early comoy home. These with other units In today's list comprise 137 officers and t.131 men. COL. ROOSEVELT QUIET FUNERAL TODAY FOR ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST MEN At Episcopal Burial Service the Invit ed Guests nt Church Numbered Less Thau 500 Oyster Bay, Jan. 8.

The body of Theodore Roosevelt was laid to rest today. It was committed to earth at 1:43 p. m. in a family cemetery plot overlooking Long Island Sound. The final services were witnessed by the members of the family, a few friends Hie congressional delegation and a group of 200 neighbors, mny of them school children.

As the outdoor congregation repeated the Lord's Prayer it was noticed that Capt. Archibald Roosevelt stood directly behind the clergyman at the head of the grave, while to the left and quite alone was former President Taft, the colonel's lifelong friend. Other members of the family stood a few paces back of Captain Roosevelt, while the congressmen and people from Oyster Bay were assembled di rectly behind a group of Rough Rid ers at the foot of the grave. Only the Rough Riders' floral tribute relieved the plainness of the casket as it was lowered to its final resting place. The battle flags were taken back to the trophy room at Sagamore Hill, where the colonel's family will prize them as he had since their presentation as a memento of his part in the Spanish-American war.

ELECT THEIR OFFICERS. A. M. Dnrbon Will be Secretary of State Organization. The annual meeting of the Kansas State Poultry Federation wa3 held Thursday afternoon and the following officers were elected: President, P.

Krum, Stafford; vice president Fred J. Klein, Seneca; secretary, A. M. Durbon, Junction City; treasurer Frank L. Brower, Junction City; or ganizer, A.

T. Modlin, Topeka. The executive committee is composed of eight poultry breeders, one being se locked from each congressional dls- trict of the state. They are: First district, Ralph Searle, 2nd Mrs. Henry Karr, LaCygne; 3rd, E.

H. Inman, Fredonia; 4th, J. Ho ton, Emporini.iStb, Roy g. Sutton, Minne apolis; ,61 Wt doe Brada, Groat Bend; 7th, W. Presley Meade; 8th, F.

Hicks, Cambridge. E. H. Inman of Fredonia is the retiring president, and Herb D. Wilson is the retiring secretary.

At the annual meeting plans were discussed lor the work to be taken up by the Poultry Federation during the year and for the next show and convention, which will probably be held in December. The location and dates will be decided by the officers and announced a3 early as possible. A BIO CROWD AT THE SALE. Horses land Mules Brought a Top-notch Price ut Big Army Sale. The largest, crowd of 'buyers ever assembled lat a horse and mule sale attended the big sale "held yesterday at Camp Funston Tuesday, and the bidding was lively and the stock brought unheard of prices.

Many of the inules sold for over $200 eatlmi Captain Churchill and Lieut. Mar-chessault at the remount depot, had charge 'of the big affair and they advertised the sale well and had buyers here from every part of the country. The prices received were the highest ever 'paid at a horse or mule sale, said one of bidders this morning, and he said ihe had never attended a stock sale that was handled in such a business like manner. WANT BETTER CAR SERVICE Men from the Camp Cannot Get to Town The following communication was received today by The Daily Union: complaints are coming from the soldiers at Funston on account of the lark of adequate Street car transportation to Junction City. Information has been received that approximately 50 per cent of the men who gather at the Funston car-stops in the evening, for the purpose of coming to town, have to return to their barracks disappointed became the few cars running cannot accommodate them.

Some of the business men of tho city have been wondering at the decrease in soldier patronage. The business is still there and the men would gladly come into town for their recreation, if the transportation was available. A great many of the jit-nevs have gone to Kansas City to take advantage of the street car strike, making the present demand for transportation all the more urgent. If the merchants of Junction City want the soldier business of Camp Funston, it is up to them to take steps to remedy the transportation situation. George Rosey closed the sale of his place on North Jefferson street Tuesday to R.

S. Brannick. George B. Frost made the deal. -o The Daily Union 13 cents per week.

PNEUMONIA FATAL TO 41, HEALTH SERVICE RECORD SHOWS Dr. Montgomery Compiles for Three Month Period Figures Given Statistics -Other Influenza caused thirteen deaths in Junction City during the three months period beginning October 1 and ending December 31, according to a report compiled by Dr. J. C. Montgomery, head of the public health service bureau here.

During the same period pneumonia was fatal in 41 cases, the record shows. Deaths in the rural district surrounding the city during this period were as follows: Influenza pneumonia 5. The report by months shows these figures October, city Influenza pneumonia 18. Rural pneumonia 1. November, city Influenza pneumonia 16.

Rural Influenza 1 pneumonia 1. December, city Influenza pneumonia -7. Rural Pneumonia 3. The total number of deaths! from these two diseases in Junction City and the surrounding rural territory for which Junction City is the place of registration was 5: during the three months' period. Dr.

Montgomery is sending out requests to the registrars of vital statistics in the other districts embracing Geary county for a complete report of influenza and pneumonia deaths during the epidemic period. This is being done on request of the government. Tho registrars send their reports to the state bureau at Topeka. The places of registration that take in Ceary county territory are at Aliila, Milford, Alta Vista and Dwight. Dr.

Montgomery's report also shows that during the period of July 1 to December 31, 49 water taps and 02 Fewer connections have been made "at the instance of the public health service bureau, told there have been 1,040 sewer connections since the department began its work in this cily. -o CLOSING ORDER IN CITY Mercantile Stores Will Close on Mem-day and Tuesday Evenings At a noonday luncheon of the Merchants Association today the question of an early closing for the mercantile stores was taken up and dis cussed. It was decided to mala: start next week and hereafter tho the the stores will close, at 6 o'eolck in evening on Monday and Tuesday nings. The usual hours will be evc-ob- served on other evenings. At 1 o'clock Pres.

George Mucnzen-mayer called on Sen. Loring Trott for a few remarks, and he paid a tribute to ex-President Roosevelt, who was being laid to rest at that hour. BOARD WILL REORGANIZE County Commissioners Will Meet on Monday, January YA The board of county commissioner;) will meet on Monday, January 13, for the purpose of reorganizing for the current year. There will be no change in the board, H. P.

Powers, first district commissioner, having been reelected in November. At Monday's meeting a chairman will be chosen and the board organization completed. The other members of the board are Charles Dalquist and Sam Harris. 0 FOR ROAD UP DRV CREEK Petitions May Be Circulated This Year for Road to Dwlght It is reported tliat an effort will be made this year to get the work started on a permanent road from the old Franks place east, of town up Dry creek and perhaps as far as Dwight. This goes through one of the best farming sections in the county.

TALKED ABOUT A V. M. C. A. Rotary Club Asked to Discuss the Proposition Here At the r.omiay meeting of the Rotary club this noon the matters regarding a Y.

M. C. A. for Junction City wore discussed from many angles. Junction Cily is one of the few towns of the state that do not support a modern Y.

M. C. and for some time tiie question has been talked over. Mr. Knglish, in charge of the War Camp Community service, stated that one of the most important moves in the direction of a modern Y.

M. C. A. was the building that could be equipped with a modern gym and reading rooms for the boys and in this Junction City had a good start as the new Community House was well adapted for that purpose and could be used as a gym if equipped. The large basement of the Community House, 50x125, is just the place for a modern gym for the men and hoys of the town, and a movement may soon be started to equip it with modern appliances and secure an expert trainer.

President Fisan also appointed a special committee of Ernest English, Ralph LaShelle and John Grentner to express the views of the club regarding the proposed Knights of Columbus building. The firm or Yates Smiley was named as county physician, and both doctors will uct in this capacity. R. M. Moon, county clerk, was appointed purchasing agent.

The Republic was designated as thu county paper. Mrs. A. K. Strauss was as superintendent of the county farm.

Dean Miller was again named as janitor of the court hoiiBO. The board voted to continue th county appropriation ot support the sanitary health department. Charles Smithy of Sikestown, assistant to the highway engineer of, Scott county, was appointed as as sistant to Ulair Boyle, Geary ooun'y highway engineer. i The commissioners voted to pur chase a blue printing outfit for use of the county engineer. A SUICIDE AT TIIE POST Soldier Boy Jlung Himself and Stran gled to Death Passengers on an early morning street car witnessed the suicide of a soldier, near the M.

O. T. C. today. According to eyewitnesses, the soldier had climbed a tree, fastened a wfro around his neck and to a limb, theu rolled off the branch just as the car was opposite him.

Charles Ballinger, ot the car crew, a military policeman and several passengers rushed over to the tree, but were unable to save the man. Later he was cut down and a Red Cross nurse who had arrived on the scene pronounced him dead. MORE HELP FOR GOOD ROADS Topeka, Jan. G. The highway com-mission In session here today decided to increase the proportion of federal aid to county highway contracts from 15 to 25 per cent.

Tho letting of a contract to build 27H mUes of mono, lithic brick highway across Barton county by the county commissioners of Great Bend was announced at the meeting of the commission. The contract price was $53,000 a mile, or a total of $1,167,500, and the road is to be completed within the current year. Three construction companies organized the Kansas Highway Construe tloa Co. of Great Bend, which was awarded the full contract..