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sup- was THE JUNCTION CITY UNION The Junction City Daily Union is a Member of and Receives the Wire Report of the Associated Press Each Day. YEAR NO. 129. THURSDAY JUNCTION CITY, KANS. DECEMBER 7, 1916.

THURSDAY 10 CENTS A WEEK. KILLED AN AMERICAN, HOWARD GREY SHOT AND KILLED AT PARRAL. OTHER FOREIGNERS ARE SAFE The German Consul Was Robbed and Ordered Killed, But Escaped From Bandits. (By the Associated Press.) El Paso, Dec. Grey, 'American mining man at Parral, was killed by Villa bandits when they entered the town Nov.

5, according to a telegram received today by the Alvardo Mining Milling Co. All other Americans are safe and American property unharmed. Grey has a sister, a Mrs. Bowman, residing in El Paso. A messenger who arrived from Parral shortly after the teelgram was made public said Grey was hanged by order of Villa, after first being shot to death.

Two foreign refugees who reached here today from Parral re-. ported this. These foreigners saw gar Koch, German consul, before he left Parral. He told them he was ordered executed at Santa Rosalia after being robbed of $50,000 worth of silver bars belonging to the Alverdo Mining Milling Co. The refugees also saw Theo.

Hohmuller, a German, before they left Parral. He was reported to have been killed with his wife and family. They said all other foreigners were safe. MANY APPLY FOR LOANS. Sixty Thousand Farmers Have Made Application.

Washington, Dec. of the farm loan board announced today that more than 60,000 farmers have applied for mortgage loans, agregating approximately $150,000,000, or more than 17 times the amount of money that will be available when the 12 farm loan banks are first established. Most of the applications have come from the south and west. They still continue to come in by hundreds daily. Although the location of the banks probably will not be announced before Dec.

20, it was said the banks would find it necessary to issue bonds for almost their entire capital stock to grant the loans already asked. ATHLETES MEET AT MANHATTAN. Missouri Valley Conference Officials Meeting Today. Manhattan, Dec. representatives of schools belonging to the Missouri Valley Conference were here today for the annual twoday meeting of the conference, to prepare athletic schedules for their schools for the following season.

It was said that a number of other important conference matters would come up. Although members would not commit themselves it was believed that the questions of summer baseball and of playing athletic contests on neutral fields would come up today. NOW BANKERS AKE ACCUSED. Federal Officers Find They Loan Money to Food Buyers. Chicago, Dec.

officials investigating increases in food prices were prepared today to continue examination of Chicago bankers. A preliminary investigation showing that one bank had loaned $1,500,000 on warehouse stocks will result in an effort to determine just how far. ers have aided food dealers in holding supplies. STEERS AT A TOP PRICE. Beef Steers Sold for Twelve Dollars Per Hundred Today.

Kansas City, Dec. dollars per 100 was paid for beef steers here today, the highest price ever paid on the open market for this grade. There were 22 head averaging 1,462 pounds each. TROOPS TO GO HOME San Antonio, Dec. total of 5,767 national guard troops now ellgaged in border service was today designated by General Funston to go home.

He acted under orders of the to designate between war department and 6,000 troops to be released 5,000 from border duty. Bought new Holiday gifts at reaat the Duckwall 5 and sonable prices dw d9 10c Store. Richard Robrer made a busnieess trip to Milford yesterday. A GERMAN AGENT ON TRIAL. The Big Case Begins in San Francisco Against a German Agent.

San Francisco, Dec. activities of Louis J. Smith, one time confidential agent of the German consulate here, and now chief witness for the government in the trial of Franz Bopp, German consul general, and six other defendants, charged with violation of neutrality of the U. S. by conspiring to destroy munitions of war destined for the entente allies, continued to be the center of interest when court convened today.

Theodore Roche, one of the counsel for the defense, yestrday caused a stir by acknowledging Smith's employment by the consulate but saying that his duties were not of the nature claimed by the government. He said that Smith and C. C. Croly, one of the defendants, were employed to gather data and information about the shipments of the war munitions as grounds for protest to the state department on violations of American neutrality. Complaints to the state department based on information by Smith and Croly actually were forwarded to the state department through the German embassy at Washington, according to Roche.

The prosecution placed witnesses on the stand today to show that Smith's consideration for neutrality did not conform to the claims of the defense. It is not expected that Smith will be placed on the stand. It is expected that the state will try to show that the defendants actually made payments for the planting of dynamite bombs in a cargo of munitions. SAYS ENGLAND IS TOPPLING. German Newspapers Claim England Has Passed Her Best Days in War.

Amsterdam, Dec. 7. The resignation of Premier Asquith clears the situation, according to the Koelnishe Zietung. It is an admission that the Asquith war policy has failed and that a new plan will be tried. "The enemy's last forces will now be brought into the field," the paper says, "and when they, like others, have hurled themselves vainly against the strength of Germany, we shall find England ready for an honest peace." The Cologne Volks Zeitung says that Germany can view developments in England with the utmost complacency, and continues: "It's strong men now come into power.

This can only please us, for it gives the hope that a decision will come all the earlier." A BANK ROBBER ARRESTED. 'An Iowa Man Accused of Robbing the Rosedale Bank. Kansas City, Dec. man who gave the name of Earl Barton of Union City, Iowa, was arrested today as one of the two men who robbed the securities state bank of Rosedale of $1,140 on Nov. 9.

He has confessed, according to the police and implicated the other man, W. J. Crowdy, alias "Specks" Caughley of St. Louis, who is being held there according to officials here. The robbery of the Rosedale bank occurred when no one was in the bank except the president, E.

H. Earles. He was locked in the vault. The robbers escaped in a stolen motor car. PROMINENT EDUCATOR DEAD.

George W. Kendrick of Wichita Died at Wichita Tuesday. Wichita, W. Kendrick, 59, died here Tuesday morning from a stroke of paralysis. He was one of the prominent educators of Kansas and in 1911 and 1912 was superintendent of the Wichita schools.

He came to Wichita from Junction City where he had been engaged in school work. In 1898 he was president of the State Teachers' Association. Mr. Kendrick was superintendent of the Junction City schools some years ago and will be well remembered by many here. WHAT THE DEMOCRATS SPENT.

National Committee Makes a Report On the Past Election. Washington, Dec. final report of the Democratic national committee on campaign receipts and expenditures, filed with the house today, shows total receipts of 348 and total disbursements of 684,590. In addition there are ascertained liabilities $97,005, claims subaudit $99,470, and loans to be ject to repaid $32,000. TO REPRESENT LABOR PARTY.

Party Has Decided to he Represented In New Government. Dec. to the London, Central News the Labor party has dethe invitation to be cided to accept in the new government. represented The house of commons adjourned until Tuesday. A meeting of the Liberal which Mr.

Asquith will party, over preside, will be held Friday. this month at Buy your Overcoat Miller's. Every coat in the house down. d9 marked her. A Bracelet Watch would please 10 Buy it now at Starcke's and save dw 10 per cent.

WANTS TO WIN WAR BRITISH HAVE NEW HOPES WITH LLOYD GEORGE AT HEAD. FOR A WAR CABINET NOW Every Effort Will be Made to Construct the New Cabinet for War Purposes. (By the Associated Press.) London, Dec. fair chance, as it is generally assumed, is the embodiment of British determination to win the war. According to one estimate Mr.

Lloyd George can rely on support of virtually all Unionists and 70 Liberals, and hopes to obtain the backing of the labor members who will come to a final agreement today. It is also said Mr. Lloyd George will be able to offer concessions to the Nationalists which will bring them into Dr. Cristopher Addison, parliamentary undersecretary for munitions, is almost certain of having a place in the new cabinet, and Col. Winston Spencer Churchill, former first lord of the admiralty, is slated for high office.

Under the circumstances it is believed construction of the cabinet will be almost completed in a day or so and by Monday the new cabinet will meet the house of commons to learn what reception will be accorded it. OPPOSED TO WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE. Leader of Anti-Suffragists Delivered Opening Address. Washington, Dec. her keynote address, opening today the National Suffrage Convention, Mrs.

Arthur M. Dodge of New York, president of the National Association Opposed to Wonan Suffrage, said: "In protesting against the imposition of political duties on women, we know we voice the feeling of the majority of the women of the United States. After 65 years of organized effort woman suffrage is entirely mistaken. It is unjust to force the women of the United States to share the burden of government. "I should like to repeat what we call our creek: "'We, anti-suffragists, stand for the conservation of the best of American womanhood in all conditions and stations of life, for the preservation of home, for the retention of the best ideals of the preceding generation, adapted to modern conditions.

We helieve that women, according to their leisure, opportunity and experience, should take part increasingly in municipal and civic affairs, and we believe that this can be done best by women without the ballot, as a nonpartisan party of WILL' MEET WITH LABOR PARTY. England's New Prime Minister Seeks Co-operation. London, Dec. 7-David Lloyd George, the new prime minister, has opened negotiations with the Labor party with a view to securing its support and co-operation. A meeting of the party was held this morning to express regret at the resignation of Mr.

Asquith. It was decided, however, to support any administration in the prosecution of the war. IT WILL BE A COLD NIGHT. Drop in Temperature With Strong Wind is Forecasted. Much colder weather is forecasted for tonight and Friday, with strong northwest winds tonight.

The barometers around town began to fall late yesterday afternoon and the one at the Baskin.drug store reached 29:45, a reading indicating a storm within 24 hours. KANSAS WINS HONORS. Cattle From Manhattan College Take Prize. Chicago, Dec. Agricultural College took championship honors for a herd of three steers, also winning the first prize for the best five steers in the Clay-Robinson class in the International Livestock exposition here yesterday.

Fred B. Gaylord received a message yesterday from his brother, Hal Gaylord, of Kansas City, stating that he with a friend would sail Saturday on the steamer St. Louis from New York to England. Hear Miss Margaret Hale's expression recital at the Methodist church, Friday evening-25c. d9 The Duckwall 5 to 25c Store has a complete line of Holiday Goods 'at reasonable prices.

dw d9 O. S. Andrews of Dwight was in the city yesterday afternoon. Hear Miss Margaret Hale's expression recital at the Methodist church, Friday evening-25c. d9 W.

R. Newton of Clay Center was in the city yesterday on business. Fresh fish moss, goldfish, and plies. Central Pharmacy. d8 SPEAKS AGAINST SUFFRAGE.

Ex-Senator Root Says Women Should Not be Allowed to Vote. Washington, Dec. SeRator Root, in a paper read here today at the opening session of the antisuffrage convention, outlined his reasons for opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment for suffrage. am against having the constitution amended so as to impose woman suffrage on the states which do not wish for it, not merely or chiefly because my judgment does not approve of woman suffrage, but for a much more vital reason. It is a destruction of the right of self-government and a subjection of the people of New York to the government of others.

Having failed in such states as South Dakota, West Virginia, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania, the advocates of suffrage now seek to compel such states to accept it against their will and to compel them to carry on their local government and send representatives to congress in conformity to the desires of people of other states who favor suffrage. "Without the right of local self government we should lose the better part of our liberty. This country is so vast. the difference in climate, physical characteristics, capacity for production, in industries and habits of living and thinking, are SO great that there are necessarily wide differences of view, and to subject any section to the dictation of the vast body of voters in another part of the country would approximate tyranny. It is needless to argue that this would ultimately destroy the nation.

"The one exercise of national power over suffrage to prevent discrimination against the black race was made and justified only on the same grounds which and the emancipation proclamation; it establishes no precedent and establishes no claim of control for a less terrible and less compelling cause." MORE FOOD PROBES. Federal Government Busy Finding Out About High Prices. Washington, Dec. 7-Virtually every agency of investigation at the government's command was called upon today to co-operate in the nation-wide inquiry into the cost of food. Beside the department of justice and the federa 1 trade-commission, the departments of agriculture, commerce and labor were asked for data.

United States Attorney Anderson of Boston spent a busy day conferring with officials. He also conferred with Chairman Meyer of the interstate commerce commission on shipments of coal. Reports are expected to disclose whether any considerable amount of the output was held back to induce rising prices. From the agricultural department Mr. Anderson expects to obtain data on the crop yield of food staples to determine how far the rise in price was due to supply and demand.

From the department of commerce he was to secure information regarding shipping of food products. Information of wage advances and other factors which would enable workers to meet the demands of high prices will be obtained from the department of labor. BOY KILLED BY Bleeds to Death After Being Accidentally Shot in the Hip. Herington, playing with a gun in the back yard of his parents' home here Willard Curd, 13 years old, was shot and killed by a hoy chum. The shooting was accidental.

The bullet entered the boy's hip. Medical aid was summoned quickly but the boy died from loss of blood. -0-- RUMANIANS ARE RETREATING. The Germans Yesterday Took Over Nine Thousand Prisoners. Berlin, Dec.

The defeated Rutmanians are retreating along the whole front. The Teutons have captured Catino. In yesterday's fighting more than 9,000 Rumanians were captured. A ROBBER USED PEPPER. Threw Pepper in Eyes of Express Driver And Got $20,000.

Los Angeles, Dee. robber threw pepper in an express wagon driver's face in the rear of a business building today and escaped with 000 in gold and securities. Blake one of the well known young farmers east of the city, was badly injured this morning by being kicked in the head by a horse. He with this brother was husking corn and in some manner the horse became frightened and started to kick. Dr.

King was called, and late this afternoon Mr. Ziegler regained con- sciousness. Weather Forecast The lowest temperature last night was 38, and the highest this afternoon 48. A year ago the minimum was 46 and the maximum was 54. The forecast is generally fair tonight and Friday; much colder tonight.

Strong northwest winds, diminishing Friday morning. TO PASS NEW LAW RAILROAD LEGISLATION WILL BE HURRIED THROUGH CONGRESS. WILL LINE UP THE LEADERS Would Increase Membership of the Interstate Commerce Commission -Has Passed House. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Dee. leaders were planning today to hurry President Wilson's railroad legislation through congress, as amendments to the pending bill to increase the membership of the interstate commerce commission which already has passed the house and is now on its way to the senate.

Adoption of such a plan, they believe, would save several weeks of work that would be required if on entirely new set of bills were introduced. Not all the leaders have entirely agreed to the plan, but strong pressure is being brought to bear for it. WHAT CHURCHES ARE DOING. The Federal Council of Churches Makes Report Today. St.

Louis, Dec. review of the 8 years' history of the Federal Council of Churches in America was given at the quadriennial convention of the council here today, by the Rev. Frank Mason North, chairman of the executive committee and newly elected president. He said that the Federal Council of Churches has become a clearing house for nearly all denomination and interdenominational enterprises in the country. "The Federal Council," he said, "began with little following and almost no financial support.

Now it has an annual budget of $125,000 and numbers 18 million church members. It is laying before the religious forces in America an aim, a method, and a standard." Rev. Charles Stelvele, field secretary, told today of the plans for a campaign for the conservation of human life to be conducted under his direction. He said: "Three million people in the U. S.

are seriously ill at any one time. Each of our 30 million wage earners loses an average of 9 days yearly on account of illness. The cost of medical treatment is 125 millions annually. "Wage studies 'show that the slender savings of laborers are inadequate to meet the expense of sickness. Most of this illness is preventable.

Human lives may be extended 15 years in a generation by right living and avoiding risk of accident. It is our purpose to teach this right living. The entire campaign will cover period of four years and will end in a united national attack upon disease and death both spiritual and physical. VON MACKENSEN CONGRATULATED Emperor Sends Words of Greeting to German General. Amsterdam, Dec.

William has sent the following telegram to Field Marshal Von Mackensen, commander of the Teutonic armies that captured Bucharest: "It is your excellency's birthday today and the ever memorable capture of Bucharest, the capital of the treacherous enemy who Was the last 10 appear in arms against us, gives me the occasion, my dear field marshal, to express my imperial thanks and fullest recognition to you and the glorious troops of the ninth army for the gallant service you have rendered. "All Germany regards with pride her own sons and those of her allies whose deeds, with God's help, will be a land mark on the road to a complete victory." BIG BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE. August Boger Loses Barn And a Lot of Feed. At 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the large barn on the August Boger farm east of the city, was destroyed by fire. Mr.

Boger was at home and got the horses out of the stable, but the corn, harness and feed were destroyed. The fire also destroyed a large alfalfa shed filled with alfalfa. The fire went down the field and destroyed a large stack of alfalfa owned by Paul Kramer. FIFTY BELOW ZERO IN ALASKA. 100 Cold For Folks to Haul Wood, Says Report From Far North.

Fairbanks, Alaska, Dee. the thermometer 50 degrees below zero, this city is suffering from a scarcity of fuel. The weather is too cold to permit the hauling of wood. Many residents are moving into ho- M. U.

ELECTS FOOTBALL CAPTAIN Noted Football Player Will Lead Missouri Next Year. Columbia, Dec. Hamilton of Harrisonville, today was elected captain of the 1917 football team of the University of Missouri. FRENCH SORRY FOR RUMANIANS. With Sorrow and Mortification They Hear of Fall of Bucharest.

Paris, Dec. news of the fall of Bucharest was received with sorrow and mortification here, although it has been regarded as inevitable. "We understand perfectly," says the Petite Journal, "what the Rumanians are suffering, for we too have suffered the sorrows of defeat. We suffer all the more since we realize that we are partly responsible for the catastrophe, which was not entirely due to the military sterngth of the enemy." The paper says that the capture of Bucharest will only spur Rumania and her allies to renewed efforts. The commentators make the point that the Rumanians having abandoned Bucharest, have now a much shorter line which their armies, having emerged intact from the claws of the German enveloping movement, have a good chance of holding until the allies come to their relief.

But it is agreed that with the fall of Ploechti there a appears no possibility of saving the oil fields, which is the worst feature of the situation. Some consolation is derived from Swiss dispatches which say that, notwithstanding the Rumanian victories, the German 100 mark bill fell to 80 marks on the Zurich Bourse, the lowest price since the beginning of the war. CARRANZA APPROVES PROTOCOL. Mexican Commission Is On Way Back to United States. Washington, Dee.

information today that Alberto J. Pani, who carried to General Carranza the border protection protocol, agreed to at Atlantic City, was on his way back to the United States from Mexico, was construed at the state department as an indication that the first chief had raified the document. The joint commission that drafted the protocol adjourned Nov. 23 to reassemble Dec. 8, if Carranza's action was favorable.

It is believed here that Mr. Pani will cross the border at Laredo, perhaps today, and make a telegraphic report from there. If he reports the ratification of the protocol the commission will convene here Friday and adjourn until he can reach Washington. ONE KILLED IN AUTO CRASH. Driver Turned to Watch Runaway And Car Struck Post.

Troy, Kan. -When Benjamin Culp looked back at a runaway caused when a team of horses became ened at his automobile, he lost control of the car and it crashed into a telephone pole. Miss Ollie Culp, his sister, was thrown against the pole, dying instantly from a crushed skull. Four other occupants of the car edcaped injury. ROBBERS AT ARKANSAS CITY.

Two Robbers Blew Safe at a Paint Store This Morning. Arkansas City, Dec. robbers took $17 from the American Paint Button Co. safe which they blew open about 1 o'clock this morning. They also looted the Murray grocery store near by but secured only 50 cents from a money drawer.

They escaped in all automobile. Death of Mrs. Hickey. Mrs. Hickey, mother of P.

M. Hickey of this city, passed away last Ing at her home near Chapman at 11:30 o'clock. Mrs. Hickey was 83 years of age and was one of the pioneer women of the county. She was widely known in this city and her death is learned with sorrow by her many friends.

The funeral arranements have not been made. The funeral of Mrs. Horstman was held this afternoon from the German Lutheran church on Clark creek, the services being in charge of Rev. G. H.

Hilmer. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Ladies of the Altar Society will have a social meeting tomorrow, Friday afternoon with Mrs. Levi Marchessault at her home on North Washington street. d8 Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Padgett, who spent the Thanksgiving holidays here with Mr. Padgett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Padgett, have returned to their home in Topeka. Although the Duckwall 5 and 10c Store is being remodeled they have on display a complete line of Holiday goods. dw d9 The time to buy is when you get a bargain. Miller will sell all Overcoats at bargain prices this month.

d9 Walter Rubart of Vinton was in the city yesterday afternoon. $9.75, $12.50 and $14.75 are the cut prices Miller will sell Men's Overcoats this month. d9 William Roeser of Humboldt was in the city Wednesday on business. 10 per cent discount at Starcke's. dw10 Hear Miss Margaret Hale's expression recital at the Methodist church, Friday evening--25c.

d9 HOW TO SAVE TAXES KANSAS BUSINESS MEN MEETING IN TOPEKA TODAY. WOULD CUT DOWN OFFICES Henry Allen Claims Millions Could be Saved Taxpayers by More Economical Methods. Topeka, Dec. in existing methods of handling public affairs. were advocated here this afternoon by more than 80 men representing all sections of the state, who are attending the efficiency meeting arranged by Governor Capper.

Henry J. Allen' of Wichita, who was a candidate for governor in 1914, came to the meeting with the declaration that the state might save millions al year through more economical management in the court houses. Other speakers advocated a more thorough and systematic method of handling county business. Rewriting of a number of laws now on the statue books and holding a state constitutional convention were discussed freely. Judge J.

D. Ruppenthal of Russell urged judicial reform in an effort to cut down operative expenses. He urged five districts with several judges in each district. Judge Ruppenthal said: "Our judiciary is not co-ordinated, flexible or consistent. We need more definite and certain justice and cheaper justice.

We should provide for an interchange of judges so that in districts where the docket is light, judges might be sent to help in counties where the work is heavier." Governor Capper presided and declared that a public demand had been created for a more efficient and economical form of government. He declared the demand affected county, city and state. ARABIC A TRANSPORT SHIP. Germany Claims They Had a Right to Sink the Steamer. Washington, Dec.

in a note made public by the state department today, contends that the British steamer Arabic, sunk in the Mediterranean Nov. 6 was in reality transport ship for troop service in the British government which is to be considered as an auxiliary warship, according to international law and therefore be treated like a warship." The German government's attitude, however, like that in the Merina case is expressed to be one of readiness to make amends if the German submarine commander is shown to have violated the German submarine agreement with America. THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS, Over 100,000 Rumanians Have Been Sent to German Prison Camps. London, Dec. the hostilities against Rumania began 100,000 Rumanians have been brought to German prison camps, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co, quoting the Berlin Lokal Anzieger The paper attributed to German military authorities the belief that the Rumanians intend to withdraw into Moldavia, abandoning the whole of Wallachia By this step they would have a front of only 100 miles to defend.

VILLA NOT IN CHIHUAHUA CITY, Directed Fighting by Telegraph From Nearby Ranch. Washington, Dec. that Villa himself was in Chihuahua City when the city was taken from Carranza forces as was reported, has been raised by the story of a deserter from the Villa band who says the bandit chief directed the fighting by telegraph from a nearby ranch. AMERICAN BURNED AT STAKE El Paso, Dec. 7-Government agents today sent a report (to saying an American named Foster had been mutilated and burned at the stake by Villa bandits near Torreon.

The report was said to have been brought by refugees. They also reported seeing 60 Carranza soldiers with their ears cut off by bandits near Torreon. Fosters son forced to witness his fathers execution, the report said. Grey's sister, Mrs. Paris Bowman, who lives here, said today her brother was born in Peoria, Ill.

Another sister, Mrs. Bell Webster, lives in Emporia, she said. Dr. R. R.

Weeks, a half-brother, lives in Horton, a nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hommell live in Wewilla, N. D. Grey, his sister said, was about 48 years old and had been in the Parral district for 23 years.

He has a wife and children living in Parral. tels. The display in our window will solve your Christmas gift problem. C. W.

Flower. d7 You'll save money on your Christmas purchases at Duckwall's. dw d9.