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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15

Mr.. Herbert Hall left yesterday for
points in Missouri, where he will spend
two weeks on a business trip
Mrs. H. H. Clark has returned to
her home in Council Grove, after
spending two weeks here visiting rela-
tives and friends
Miss Lucille Miller is spending two
weeks with friends in Kansas City.
Mr.. Claude Ellis is improving, after
being ill several weeks with an attack
of rheumatism.
Miss Ethel Stewart lief. yesterday for
her home in Wichita. after spending
two weeks here the guest Of Miss
Nina Stanley.
Mrs. ]. D. Morris of Wichita is here
visiting relatives and friends for two
weeks. She will be the guest of Mrs.
H. H Morris at dinner Thursday.
Earl Kerns of Osawatonie visited
with friends here Tuesday while on his
way to western Kansas, where he will
remain permanently
Miss Opal Thomas will leave Satur-
day for Bunker Hill and Winona to
spend several weeks visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr. Louis Norton of Noria visited
friends in Oakland Monday while in
the city on business trip.
Mr.. John Stamm has returned to his
home in Kansas City, after making a
short visit with relatives here
Mr.. J. c. Lingo of Oakland avenue
returned Sunday evening with Mr.. w
S. Pate to his home in Cherokee, Kan,
to make a two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Georse Gayclifft
moved yesterday from West Topeka tc
their new home on Belmont and Arter
avenues. which they purchased from
Mr.. w. s. Pate
George Denham has bought the new
cottage on Riverside and Michigan
from Mr.. Pate. and will move into il
as soon as it is completed
Mr. Allen Highly is slowly improv-
ing, after being sick several weeks
with an attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. J. w. Miller is very sick at her
home, 141S Logan street.
Mildred, daughter of Mrs. F. Pee
bier, is quite sick with an attack OF
the mumps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15

Earl Roberts, of Chicae-~ is here
spending two weeks visiting friends. He
is on his way to New Mexico, where
he will remain for an extended time
for the benefit of his health.
]. D. Maize. of Atchison spent Tues
day here on a business trip.
General Secretary T. e. Prout, of the
r. r. Y. NJ. c. A, has returned from
Illinois where he made an address at
the Illinois State 7. M. C. A. conven-
ton.
Harold Clark. of the boiler shop, is
unable to be at work on account of an
injured eye. He will go to Turner
Thursday to be with his folks until he
is able to return to work.
Floyd Thomas spent Sunday with
friends in Argentine.
Robert Miller has returned to work
after being off several days on account
of illness. He was suffering with an
attack of the grip.
Joe earle left yesterday for his home
in FIT. Madison. Iowa. after spending
a week here with his parents. He was
suffering with an injured eye.
Ross Wells left yesterday for Albu-
querque. N. NJ. to spend two weeks on
a business trip.
Harry Frantz, of Argentine. spent
Tuesday here on a business trip.
Ernest Cox, of the machine shop,
was called to Ottawa Sunday on account
of the serious illness of his mother
h Y. M. c. A, G. H. Slayton, machinst
apprentice, E. M. Pate, fireman, w. r.
Duey, machinist apprentice, and Chas.
Fountain of the paint shop, will go to
Pittsburg, Kan, Friday morning to
attend the State Y. NJ. C. A. conven-
ton.
The entertainment at the r. r. Y. NJ
c. A., Friday evening will be given by
the Quivera trio.
Checks were cashed as usual at the
Y. NJ. c. A. today.
Mr.. f. L. Copeland, treasurer of the
Santa Fe. will lecture at the Y. M c.
A. Tuesday evening on Railroad FL
nances, How Effected by Adverse Leg
islation. Moving pictures of a hui
morous nature will be used.
The Employees and Investors associ-
alton will hold their regular meeting
Tuesday evening at the r. R. Y. NJ
c. a.
w. ]. Minges, the popular evangelist
known as John the Baptist of the Sco-
vile company, will speak in the r. r
Y. NJ. C. A. at $3.50 p. m. Sunday af-
ternoon, February 49, His niece, Miss
Pearl Neeb, will sing. All men invi-
ted.
The lawn of the r. r. Y. M. c. A. is
being dug up and new blue grass seed
will be sown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
YOUNG DYKES TO WEST POINT.
Son of Lebanon Physician Successfully
Passes Examination.

Dr. H. A. Dykes of Lebanon, Smith
county. who is in the city in attendance
at the sessions of the state board of
medical registration of which he is
secretary, has received word from
home that his son, John H. Dykes,
passed the physical and mental exam
ination for a cadetship at West Point
military academy. He was appointed
to the place by Congressman Reeder
and took the examination at Fort
Logan, Colo, Jan. IL. After four years
at the big war school on the Hudson
he will graduate with the rank of sec
ond lieutenant at a salary of $1,700
per year. He receives $709 per year
while in school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15

Any one with political prestige in
his family or among his friends can
get the cadet appointment, but it takes
a boy with brains and application to
pass the examination, the hardest for
any school in the country. Young
Dykes has just finished his four years
course in the Lebanon high school
and goes direct from there to West
Point. Many are--ealled to the Point
by appointment and few chosen. At
ter four years of the very best train
ing a boy can have he is ranked as
gentleman and a soldier of the Ameri-
can type when he leaves the school.
Young Dykes is a type of the west
ern Kansas boy, mbitious and self re-
liant. The elder Dykes is proud of his
boy, and he has right to be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
Sugar, best granulated, |
20 ID. for .$1.OO |

Premium Soda Crackers,
about Is ID. box. :. .$1.25
Cornflake E. G. 2 pkgs. 15c
Northern Potatoes, fancy 60
ID. for ......... .85c
Flour, ''Our PATENT a good
bread -four; 48-lb. sk.$1.24
Flour; "White Lily"-high-
est patent; 48-lb. SIX. 81 20
Ginger Snaps, best grade, 2
lbs. for ........... ..15c
Sauer Kraut, per at. :. SC
Navy Beans, best grade, 6
lbs. 15c
Dat Flakes, new and fresh, z
ID. ....-.... $500. .25c
Cottolene, small size, can Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
Richest Girl in Denver WEEDS.

Denver. Colo, Feb. 15.-Miss Marie
Sheedy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Dennis Sheedy. known as the richest
girl in Denver was married to Robert
l.. Livingston of New York, a member
of the famous New York family. at
noon today. The Right Rev. M. F.
Burke of st. Joseph, Mo-, performed
the ceremony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
Church Bells Held Menace.

New York, Feb. 15.-According to
Dr. Albert w. Ferris. president of the
New York state 1unacy commission.
church bells in a city are not only
useless and nuisance, but are a real
menace to health, and like other
are undoubtedly a contributing cause
in many cases of insanity. DR.. Ferris
urges a campaign for their abolition in
all churches here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
0EIlo SUGAR O. M
6O AOSFinest GranulatedsV i eVV
with $500 order.)
Fresh Meats

Mutton, fancy quality, stew. Id for &c
Shoulder. lb. tOc
Chops and Steak, lib. 15c
Boneless Pork. whole or sliced, lib.
AOA nc
Sirfoin Steak, cut from choicest corn
fed beef, lib. 1Rc
Pork Sausage. our own make, sea
soned just right; lb. 15t;
Hamburg Steak. ground fresh, lb. 1Oc
Plate Boiling Beef, lbs. for 25c
Rib and Rump Roasts of Beef, the
best roasts, lb. 15c
Armour's Star Hams. lb. 16c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15

Wichita, Kan. Feb. 15.-F'irm in the
conviction that this is hGrvest time and
that he has acres of ripe wheat falling
and in danger of being lost. E. J. Har-
rison we'll to do farmer, living near
Clearwater, came to Wichita to seek
harvest hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15

has grown by selling good
eatables and selling them
cheap. Our values stand
comparison.
Coffee, Santos, 25c val lb.2Oc
Oranges, nice and sweet,
doz. 800. -. .1Oc
Eggs, just laid, doz. .15c
Sardines, Norwegian. snok-
ed, can 10c
Pineapples, sliced, small
can .lOc
Peas, F F. o. G. brand,
special Little Garden Peas
2 cans .......... ). .35c
Baking Powder, two leading,
brands, 25-oz. size. .19c
Peaches, evaporated, nice
quality, 2 lbs. .25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
Two Mil Pouches StnIer

Atlanta, Ga, Feb 15.-Two mail pouches
known to have contained checks and
other valuable bank papers amounting to
about 100000, much of which was negoti-
able, have been stolen at Thalman Ga
near Brunswick. on the Atlanta, Birming-
ham & Atlantis railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
UNorcide Hangs Htnlself.

Indiana. Pa, Feb. 15.-John Nc
Combs. who dubbed his wife to death
at their home near West Lebanon,
on January %, hanged himself in his
cell in the county Jail early today. The
man had made a moose from strips
torn from his blanket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-15
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
ShuSTER AND RUSSIA.

Americans find it difficult to under
stand why Russia was opposed to
having a citizen of the United States
at the head of finances in Persia.
The principle involved is something
like the Monroe Doctrine, which pre-
vents European countries from &C.
quiring territory on the American
continent. In addition to this idea,
Russia also claims dictatorship
over the affairs of Persia, and unless
she exercised this power occasionally
she fears Persia might forget it. As
nearly as can be figured out, Mr..
Shuster is dismissed because he in
sists, most inconveniently. on regard
ing Persia as a sovereign power and
in interpreting according to the plain
meaning of the words the pledge to
maintain the independent sovereign
ty of that country which Russia for
mally made only few years ago. He
gives and takes words at their face
meaning. Nothing is alleged against
his integrity, his capacity or his fit
ness for his place as a fiscal admin
istrator. 1t is universally conceded
that he has been bringing order out
of chaos and doing an invaluable
work for the rehabilitation of Per.
sian finances. He has even been ser.
wing and promoting the interests of
Russia herself in Persia, so far as
they are merely financial by bring
ing Persia back toward solvency
and enabling her to meet without de-
fault her pecuniary obligations to
Russia and to all other nations. But
he has failed or refused to recognize
and to further Russia's political de-
signs, and therefore he must go.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
REPUBLICAN STEWARDSHIP.

Though the annual government re-
ports as they come out are largely
composed of figures and statistical
summaries they are decidedly inter
esting from the standpoint of the fu-
ure as we'll as retrospects. These
statements are fine material for the
optimistic. A report just out shows
that the foreign commerce of the
United States this year has been larg-
er by $2OO,O00,000 than last year and
will be the highest mark. The only
falling off has been in imports. In
exports there have been gains in food
stuffs, manufactures and manufac-
turers' materials, an important de-
velopment in the industrial situation.
American manufacturers are making
steady and substantial Roadway
among foreign consumers. 1t has
been asserted by free trade politicians
that the present tariff would cripple
our foreign trade. The answer comes
in a form that can not be disputed.
For the first time since 1888 the an
nual financial statement of the Post
Office Department shows a surplus in
stead of a deficit. The revenues for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1911.
amounted to 1873, S23.6O and the
expenditures to 1897 $50, 705.4S, leav-
ing surplus of s219,11S.12. At the
beginning of the present administra.
ton in 1909 the postal service was in
arrears to the extent OF $l7,479,77O.'
At. which was decidedly the largest
deficit on record. In a brief space of
two years this deficit has been chang
ed into a substantial surplus.
In the report of the secretary of
agriculture the value of the farm pro-
ducts OF the United States for 1911 is
placed at $S,417 100000 an amount
never equaled except in 1910. The
balance OF trade in favor Of the Unit
ed States is exceptionally large. In
the most costly national undertaking,
the building of the Panama Canal, an
enterprise in which many predicted
financial and engineering disaster if
not defect, the progress is better
than was expected by the most hope
full. Distrust in public affairs and in
business is not justified by any ma
terial facts in sight. A vague fear
that the people of the United States
will act with impulsive rashness in
1912 is the restraining influence in the
business world. But why should it be
supposed that a majority of voters
will break the safe rule of letting well
enough alone? The story of the gov
eminent reports is one of marked
general prosperity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
shuster's Parents Are pined.
landor Poems Found.

The Walter Savage Lander exhibi.
ton at the London library is of great
interest, comprising portraits. manu-
scripts and first editions from the i'm.
portant Lander collection of s. Wheel.
er, says the London Times.
The most interesting OF the literary
relics is volume Of manuscript poems
and corrections by Lander which he
himself described on slip of paper
there preserved) as "sweepings from
under the study table," The papers
in this volume were taken from Ian.
doris writing desk more than thirty
years after his death.
Some OF the poems are unpublished.
and IN other cases there are to he
fouRd, the. original drafts OF lines
which appeared in print In an altered
TORN. Other documents include a vii,
written by himself ", which be be
queathed pictures to Robert Browning
and Mrs. Lynn Linton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28

ably satisfactory. Some slight
stringency may develop towards the
close of the year, but this will be
only temporary. Funds will very
soon be coming back more freely
from the interior and considerable
American money is still employed in
Europe, where it can be recalled
when necessary. The situation
abroad is generally satisfactory.
Trade is more active in both Eng
land and Germany, and this in time
should help the United States. Our
export trade reflects this condition
and continues active, with the for
eign demand for American steel pro-
ducts still continuing a marked feat
ure. Our own iron trade continues
active and there are no signs of
abatement. Big orders for rails are
coming in, and our car shops are
overcrowded with orders. Prices are
slightly firmer and about 80 per cents
of the total capacity is full employed.
Those best informed perdict contin-
ued Improvement in the iron trade,
the railroads from sheer necessity
being heavy buyers"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
HACK NEGRO TO DEATH
MARYLAND MOB LYNcHEs MUIR.
pERER OF WHITE MAN.
Jail Broken Open In Absence Of Guard
BLACK Is Badly Mutilated
With Hatchets.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 26.-King Dar
Wis, negro, who shot and killed Fred
erick Schwab, a white man, at Fair
field. Md, Saturday. night, was lynched
at Brooklyn, Md. The negro's body
was literally hacked to pieces by the
mob, who used hatchets at their work.
Nothing was known of the lynching
by the authorities of Brooklyn until
the chief of police was notified by a
newspaper carrier of what lad hap
pened The mutilated body of the ne
gro was found in the rear Of the town
jail
No guard is kept at the Jail, and
there is as yet no clue to the perpe-
traitors of the deed. The front door of
the Jail had been burst open, and the
lock had been cut off the door OF the
cell in which Davis was confined.
The trouble which caused the shoot
ing of Schwab was brought about by
a quarrel over a game Of pool between
Frank Schwab, a brother Of the dead
man, and Davis. The negro declared
he shot in self-defense.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28

constant satisfaction. Next to the
choice, in importance, comes careful
and thorough preparation for the
work. There is not calling which
does not require careful study and
thorough training for its successful
prosecution. There is an art even in
digging post holes if one would be a
speedy workman, an are which can be
acquired only under instruction or by
obseryant experience through many
eyperiments. For success in FARMING
TODAY. il is necessary to understand
the science of agriculture and then 10
learn the art of the most direct ana
least laborious methods OF its appllca'
tions The successful teacher is one
who has become conversant with all
departments of the science OF peda
gogy and, through professional train
ing or long and arduous practice, ac-
CURED proficiency in the art. Ihus
we might go through the list OF occu-
pations. but that is unnecessary.
There is not one in which high sue
cess does not depend upon adequate
preparation as well as industry and
care. The young man or woman
who takes ample time for preparation
under skilled instruction for the va
cation chosen, loses no time by ne
cessity for training for ball players,
regattas or boxing matches. 1t is just
as necessary to success in any indus
trial or professional occupation,
Without such preparation on will, at
least for a few years be in the low
wage and second or third choice rank.
liable to lose the job at any time, and
thus go into the list of waiting hun
tiers for a place, or, if running ones
own farm or shop be continually cha
griued because they do not seem 10
have a good luck" as others who
they know are not naturally any
smarter than themselves. Our final
word is Get a good ready for the
business you decide upon as your
vocation"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
McMorran Loses His Suit.

Port Huron, Dec 26.-The case Of
Congressman Henry McMorran
against the steam barge McKearchey,
which has been in circuit court for
some time, was settled when the jury
after fifteen minutes of deliberation,
returned verdict of mo cause for
action" The congressman had sued
to recover the value Of gravel which
he alleged was. taken from st. Clair
river in front of his property by the
barge on October 81. Judge Tappan
instructed the jury that the property
under the river belonged to the plain
tiff and that he was entitled to re-
cover 1t If the Issue Of fact that any
was taken away on that day was de-
cided In his favor. The jury soon de-
cided that none was taken.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
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GET READY FOR YOUR WORK.

+. Z. Taylor, editor OF the Traer
Star-Clipper, not only conducts one
of the best and most successful news
papers in Iowa, but he has also
achieved success in other walks OF
life, being a town builder who is sec.
ond to none and a capitalist with
money that he made himself. In a
recent issue of his paper he gives
this excellent advice TO young people:
Choosing a vocation is a matter
that cannot safely be left to chance,
nor is II safe to act on a sudden i'm.
pulse nor to place too much reliance
on the advice of inexperienced friends
II one feels an inclination toward a
certain calling he needs first Of all
to find out all he can about that par.
ticular calling. There may be fea,
lures about it which though not now
would make ii less desir.
able TO one, while for another IL
would be a. delight. Choose for your
work a calling In which you can put
your heart as we'll as muscle life IL
loo short to spend In drudgery which
Is what some have found the work
hey have chosen Is for them. while
% others the same work has been 4
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
demonstration of the Men and Relig-
ion Forward Movement we have yet
heard from.
BOY WANTED.

The Jefferson Bee advertises for a
boy. The Bee wants lad to fill the
office of devil" This, in printing
parlance, is an all around helper-a
bright, hustling fellow who can run
errands, fed presses, distribute type.
stable pamphlets, set the body of
ads and assume responsibility for all
sion which frequently occur about
the average printery. II is a job
once sought by Horace Greedy and
by him made the stepping stone to
career of brilliant achievements,
says the Council Bluffs Nonpareil
There is a lesson to be learned
from the careers of men who have
gained a trade or profession by its
practice-men who simply "growed,
as did Topsy. We are getting around
in our educational work to some real.
ization of the value of practical
training or the actual practice of the
things we seek to teach the children.
If boy could go to school a half
day and then apply the things he
learned in that time in actual eX.
perimentation during the other half
he would be far more completely edu-
Gated at the end of given period
than he is with nothing but theories
and hypothetical calculations to deal
with. Theory and practice must
work together.
The old idea of apprenticeship
was partially sound. 1t was deficient
in that it omitted largely book learn.
ing. OF late years. however, we have
depended too much on the book
learning and have overlooked the val
ue of the practical training. Greeley
always felt the absence of college
training, as did Lincoln and most
other men who have arrived at places
of some responsibility in life. But
the college man also feels the absence
of that rugged contact with first prin-
ciples which is the portion of the fell
low who begins at the bottom and
works his way up. A wise admixture
of both ought to work well in the de-
velopment of we'll equipped men.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-12-28
WAGES OF THE MINER
E. C. Smith Says There Will Prob
ably be no Demand for Increase.

Iowa miners will probably demand
no increase in wages for the two-year
period beginning on April l, 1912, &C
cording to President E. c. Smith OF
the Iowa Coal Operators association.
Wages here will be determined by
those granted to the miners in Penn
sylvania, Nj. Smith says, and that on
account of poor business the miners
may not even continue to get as high
wages as at present. Therefore coal
will probably be as low as now or
even lower next year.
1T is a question of how much the
consumer will stand" Mr.. Smith said.
IF the miners get another increase in
wages coal will be higher next year
and | think that the consumer consid,
ers coal high enough as it u.s."
Iowa mines, in common with those
of other states, have Jared badly this
year because of the unusually mild
weather to date. The railroads have
not used their usual amount because
there have been no big storms to
struggle against. Then, too, the iron
and steel industries have demanded
less coal than in former years, Mr..
Smith says.
The wage scale question will begin
to shape itself when the United Mine
Workers of'America meet in annual
convention on January 14th at In,
dianapolis," Mr.. Smith said. 1T will
then be decided as TO what the wage
scale demands of the union will be.
Next Pennsylvania will fix a scale
and miners in the other states will
make demands Tor the same relative
scale.
The struggle in Iowa will begin
when the miners hold their state con-
vention in March. Immediately fol.
lowing will be the joint convention of
the miners and operators, and finally
the negotiations of the wage scale
committee.
Last year the miners adopted a
resolution favoring the continuation
OF work in 1912 after March 31st and
pending the fixing of a new wage
scale. Illinois had the same kind OF
a resolution. 1t has already been re.
pudiated, however, and the same thing
will doubtless occur in Iowa. The
miners will probably stop work at the
expiration of the present wage scale. .