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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
GREELEY CO. PLAN
State Irrigation Board APP
proves Location.
Hasten Work to Demonstrate
Storing of Moisture in Winter.

Tribune, Kan, July 29.-After a care
full examination of the test well drill
ed by Mr.. Davidson for the Greeley
county commissioners on the Lynch
ranch four miles north of this place
the new state irrigation board accept
state irrigation experiment station and
will begin the construction of big
model irrigation plant in a few days.
While here the board notified the
county commissioners it intended to
put down at least six windmills on the
farm to demonstrate to western KAN
sas the feasibility of using the mex
haustible wind power that is ever pres
ent here. Contrary to general expecta-
tions the commissioners readily agreed
to this plan. They requested the state
board, however, to get the plant in
operation as quickly as possible and
ir1igate the farm throughout the win
ter to show the farmers of this section
the value of winter irrigation as a
method of storing moisture in the soil
for the growing season.
1t is contended by many able farm
ers here that this method is far more
efficient than summer-fallowing, which
is the storing of one years moisture
for the next years crop. 1t is their
desire that the local irrigation plant,
the first to be established by the new
board, demonstrate, in it's first ex-
periments, the remarkable value of
winter irrigation to this section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
NEW DRY FARMING METHOD.
Hill City Man ConserveS Moisture by
Double Disking Fields.

Hill City, Kan, July 29.-When
drouths come they furnish a test for
the various systems of soil culture. If
the dry spell lasts long enough, how
ever, and the heat gets strong enough,
the best systems of moisture preser-
walton fail. An experiment has just
been made by Bert Sprou1 of Bogue.
Following harvest last year he double
disked a stubble field and let it stand
until this spring, then listed it to corn.
The stubble prevented the loose soil
from blowing and the loose soil pre-
vented rapid evaporation of moisture
accumulated from fall. winter and
spring rains.
The corn in the field has continued
in perfect condition and there is still
no danger of failure from lack of
moisture below. Several people have
made an examination of the moisture
in the Sub-soil under the field and
have reported a sub-soil moisture
three feet deep, when the fields around
show a complete exhaustion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

the use of soap or some other harful thing
for shampooing. Cleanse your scalp and hair
with solution of canthroX. Just dissolve
teaspoontul of 1T in cup of hot water
and you VIII have ample mixture. This
creates an abundance of white thick lath-
er that diSsolVes every atom of dust
dandrun and excess oil. and rinsing
leaves the hair and scalp wonderfully
clean. After canthroX shampoo the head
feels good and the hair dries quickly with
out streaking and is soft, fluffy and easy
to do up.
Lima: You can soon get rid of that
burdensome fat if you take the parnotis
treatment. made by dissolving ounces
parnotis in IL pints hot water. Strain
when cool and take I tablespoonful before
each meal This parnotis treatment is en-
urely harmless and reduces the weight
without resorting to dieting or tiresome
exercises.
Rose: You can quickly remove wrinkles
and keep the face velvety and smooth at
very little cost by making at home
and using regularly this greaseless
vegetable jelIy-cream, which does not
grow hair. Get from your druggist l
ounce almozoin and dissolve it in 4 pint
of cold water or witch hazel. adding ;
teaspoonfuls of glycerine. Stir and let
stand one day Apply to wrinkled surface
an dleave through night. then wash off
and use more of the cream a massage
l ~ treatment will remove and prevent
the most obstinate wrinkles or finest
crows feet, while softening the skin to a
velVety texture.
Read Mrs Martyrs book Beauty" S..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
DICK CLARK DEAD
Survivor of FOrsythe's Scouts
and Indian Fighters.
First to Make Homestead En-
try in Lincoln County.

Lincoln, July 2S-"Dick' Clark, of
Beverly, Lincoln county, one of the
famous Forsythe Scouts survivors, is
dead. These scouts made fame and his
tory in the Beecher Island, Colorado
Indian fights, near the northwest cor
ner of the state
He died at the home of his daughter,
who lives near Beverly, and was buried
by the side of his wife who died sew
eral years ago. The pallbearers were
Jack Peete. David Shaver. w. B. Nc
Bride. D. B. Day, Ogden Green and
Henry Kerr, all old pioneers of Lin
coin county
Mr.. Clark served in the Civil war
from 1861 to SO. He came to Lincoln
county and took up a homestead near
Beverly, in 1866, and lived there until
his death. He was the first home
steader in Lincoln county. The In
dams were very troublesome in central
Kansas dI in the SOS and the Saline
valley had its full share of Indian
raids. General Forsythe called for vol
ritory around Culver, TeScott and
Beverly. Lincoln county responded to
the call. and nearly half of the For
sythe Scouts were from this neighbor-
hood. Mr.. Clark was one of them and
was with the scouts in the Beecher In
dian fight There is today only three
of the scouts left around Beverly,
namely J. J. Peate, Chalmer Smith and
Howard Morton.
Richard Clark was SO years old at the
time of his death. In the first election
held in Lincoln county he was chosen
sheriff. He came here with five others
known as the Colorado boys,'' and
was the first settler to make a home
stead entry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
DISTRIBUTE HOPPER POISON.
Hodgeman County Farmers Spread Six
Tons Over Fields.

Jetmore, Kan, July 29.-Twelve
thousand pounds of poison bran for
the grasShopper war were distributed
yesterday from various distributing
depots to Hodgeman county farmers,
who stood in line for hours waiting for
their share of the poison ingredients.
The ingredients were mixed under
the direction of p. w. ClaSSen, an
entomologist from the State univer-
sity. The mixture will be spread over
the hopper infested fields between 4
and o'clock tomorrow morning. AL
though the war is being commenced
here after the hoppers have devas-
tated a large part of both the corn
and feed crops, the county commits
sioners, who purchased the poison,
have announced it is a war of COM
plete determination SO that the county
will not be infested with the pests
again next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
SWAT HIGH BOOK COST.
Book Sellers and Trust Will Be the
Victims.

Ottawa, Kan, July 29.-'sSwat the
high cost of books is the latest bif-
fling campaign that has been inau-
gurated in Ottawa, and the harmless
book sellers and book trust who
make the always hard-up student dig
far down into his Jeans" for the
hard earned 'Simoleons'' accumulated
under the torrid sun of the Kansas
harvest fields, will be the object of
the attack.
G. A. Pickett, student in Ottawa
university, has organized a Cooper
ative Book Exchange, which will act
as the official weapon of offense of
the organization. The bureau will
take over all the discarded books of
the students and will sell, barter or
exchange them with other members
of the organization. In this way, the
students will not have to purchase
new books or practically give away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
Health and Beauty Answers
BY MRS. MAE MARTIN

Ada: The unlovely condition of your
skin is due to the powder and greasy
cream you use. Make up and use this
dainty lotion and your complexion will be
the envy of your friends. Dissolve 4
ounces spurmaX in either 4 pint hot water
witch hazel and add 3 teaspoonfuls
glycerine. This delightful lotion dries
quickly after being applied and gives to
the skin an exquisite tint and velvety
smOothness- The spurmaX lotion cannot
be detected when on and will make rough
oily, muddy skins smooth and clear.
Use if for freclSles, tan and sunburn.
Myrtle: That unwelcome fuzz on your
Geek will vanish after one application of
a delatone paste. made by mixing enough
delatone and water to cover the hairs not
wanted. After it is on or s minutes rub
Off wash the skin and it will be smooth
and hairless. This method is unfailing,
but be sure to get delatone.
Lydia: You hardly need to consult an
oculist Thy this simple home-Temedy
In pint clear water dissolve ounce crys-
tos, then put a few drops in each eye
twice daily. This Will reduce inflama-
ton and take out the soreness. If after
this is done. your vision still remains
blurred, you of course will require glasses.
The crystos eye-tonic is excellent for
granulated eyelios and weak, watery eyes.
Miss c.: The cause of your hair being
streaky and unmanageable no doubt is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
SHIRK LEAVES OTTAWA
Kansas Educator Will Teach Botany
at Nebraska University.

Ottawa, Kan, July 29.-Professor
G. J. Shirk, who for the past two years
has been at the head of the depart
ment of pure mathematics of Ottawa
university, has rendered his resigna-
ton to the board of trustees and has
accepted a position on the faculty of
Nebraska Wesleyan university, where
he will be head of the botany depart
ment.
The resignation was accepted by the
trustees at their last meeting and
steps were taken to secure a compe-
tent successor to Professor Shirk. Pro-
fessor Shirk came to Ottawa from Nc
Pherson college of Mcpherson, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
OTTAWA STUDENT HoNoRED.
Chester Roberts viii Be Instructor in
Chemistry at Kansas.

Ottawa, Kan, July 29.-Chester
Roberts, who was graduated from OF
tawa university with the class of 1912
and who for the past year has been
studying in Kansas university on g.
fellowship granted him upon his grad
uation from Ottawa, by the state
school, has been highly honored by
being placed on the K. U. faculty as
instructor in chemistry
Roberts is one of the most brilliant
students ever graduated from the de-
partment of chemistry of Ottawa uni
versity, and his value was soon recog-
nized by the state university who lost
no time in securing his services
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
July Time
Needs for the
Youngsters

The children these hot
days need particular atten-
ton in food, clothing, and
other things to keep them
sound and healthy.
Little things that add to
their every day and every
night comforts must be
had.
Where to get them is not
always a question easily
answered until an adver-
tisement in THE TOPEKA
STATE JOURNAL offers
the solution.
Science is constantly at
work devising things for
the improvement of hu-
mainly, and often these
things, amazingly simple,
may be had for a few
cents, and some druggist
or other dealer heralds the
news to the world in an
advertisement.
Advertising in THE To-
PEKA STATE JOURNAL
is more than the mere
mention of things for sale.
Advertising is one of the
greatest boons of modern
times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

grasshopper ravages, caused by recent
rains, has encouraged farmers here to
SOW some of the fastest growing varie-
ties of sorghums for a feed crop.
Large acreages of white cane and
dwarf milo maize are being sown and
farmers expect an excellent forage
crop with a fair grain yield. The
practical destruction of the corn and
early planted forage crops will cause
many farmers to pay attention to mil
let this year for feed. The ground is
well soaked and in excellent condition
for blowing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
SUICIDE AT wAKEENEY.
John Bordofsky Hung Self in Barn
Found by Son.

WaKeeney, Kan, July 29.-John Bor-
dofsky, ST., committed suicide at his
home ten miles west of WaKeeney. His
son, John Bordofsky, Jr., arose at 6
o'clock in the morning and upon en-
tering the barn he found his father
hanging from a rafter, dead. Several
of the neighbors were summoned and
the body was then cut down and the
proper authorities notified.
Suicide seems to be a mania in the
Bordofsky family, as two other mem
bers of the family have killed them
selves in the last few years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
SALIVA LANDS CONVENTION.
Kansas Retail Merchants Association
to Meet There in 1914.

Salina, Kan, July 29.-Salina landed
the 1914 convention of the Kansas Re
tail Merchants association. The con-
vention this year was held at Fort
Scott Wednesday and Thursday of last
week. Salina was represented by 7. S.
G. Jameson. Clarence Reed, r. F.
Bailey and, F. W. Ekstrand.
Kansas City was after the conven-
ton for 1914 and the fight was close.
With the vote at an apparent deadlock,
Kansas City withdrew from the race
and the vote went to Salina unani-
mously as the meeting place for next
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
EXTEND INTERURBAN LINE.
Will Complete Work to Ogden by
August 1

Junction City. Kan, July 29.-Hen-
ry Heuhn, who has the contract for
putting in the bridges for the Man
haitian to Fort Scott interurban, while
here stated that he and his force of
men would start about the first of the
month to put in the bridges between
Eureka Lake and Ogden. There are
seven bridges from Manhattan to the
lake. and work on these has been
completed. There will be two or three
bridges between the lake and Ogden,
and Mr.. Huehn is here to see about
the material for these.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.
Dickinson County Pioneers Will Cele-
brate August 1.

Enterprise. July 29.-On Friday
August Enterprise will entertain the
old settlers of Dickinson county. This
annual event is eagerly looked for
ward to by the early settlers of tie
county and always draws a large
crowd. This year Enterprise will fur
nish a little extra entertainment by ad-
hitting all free during the day to two
chautauqua numbers. The free num-
bers will be a concert by the Interra-
tional Grand Concert company, and an
address by DR.. Thomas E. Green.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
CHANGES HER MIND.
Illinois School Teacher Will Accept
Wichita Offer.

Wichita, Kan. July 29.-Miss Ida
Huston Boles, who resigned as teach
er of Latin in the Wichita high school
because of threatening letters written
to her, some of which were placed in
the hands of federal authorities, has
reconsidered her resignation, saying
that she had cause to believe that
not all the people of Wichita were
like the ones who sent the letters to
haH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
WANT NJ, X. & t. EXTENSION.
Satanic Citizens Want Wichita Falls
Route-HOId Mass Meeting.

Satanic, Kan, July 29.-Railroad
boosters from Liberal, Garden City and
this place will meet here to make
plans for inducing an early extension
of the Wichita Falls route of the NJ,
K. & T. from its present terminus at
Forgan, Okla, northwest. The extern
sion has been planned for some time
and will ultimately give the Katy a
trunk line from Denver to Oklahoma
City and through to Galveston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
FIRE AT JUNCTION CITY.
Bridge and Building Offices and Sup
plies Are Total Loss.

Junction City, July 29.-Fire COM
pletely destroyed the offices and main
building of the Union Pacific Railways
bridge and building department in the
yards here last night Several smaller
structures adjoining were also burned.
The loss will run into the thousands in
GLIDING a large amount of supplies.
Several large tank cars filled with oil
and gasoline were pulled away from
the fire by an engine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
INCREASE IN FORD COUNTY.
State Tax Commission Raises Valua-
ton 63.62O=19 to 81 Per Cent.

Dodge City, Kan, 29.-County Clerk
H. n. Kinkead has received word that
the state tax commission has advanced
the valuation of personal property in
Ford county S63,620 on six classes of
property The advances range from
g to 30 per cent. Tax assessments
will now have to be figured over for
the third time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

their old books to the second hand
book dealers.
popular and will save students hun
dreds of dollars in the course of their
college career, according to students
who have investigated into the work
ingS of the new scheme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
AGAINST THE COTTONWOOD.
Atchison Will Try to Rid Commute,
of Pests.

Atchison, Kan. July 29.-Cottonwood
trees are to he put on the blacklist in
Atchison. The so-called cotton from
the trees has caused SO much eye d's-
tress here this summer that an ordi-
nance will be introduced and in all
probability passed at the next meeting
of the city council providing for the
cutting down of all cottonwood trees
Persons investigating say several Kan
sas towns have anti-cottonWood tree
ordinances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
STUNG MANY TIMES.
BumbIebees Strike Mrs. Perkins 3c
Times Before Rescued.

Burlington, Kan, July 29.-Mrs. E. A.
Perkins was stung 80 times by bum
blebees in the back yard at her home
and as a result has been confined to
her bed. The bees attacked her and
stung her everywhere they could reach
her and when she was finally rescued
by William Black, who lives across the
street. she was suffering intensely and
had to be carried out. Fifteen of the
bumblebees We're taken from her hair.
1t is estimated that there are several
hundred of the bees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
ONAGA GETS TEACHER.
James w. Tanner Resigns Position
With Prohibitienists.

ottawa, Kan, July 29.-The resigna-
ton of James w. Tanner as chairman
of the Kansas Prohibition central COM
mittee is announced. Mr.. Tanner re-
signs to take a position for the COM
ing winter as principal of the high
school at Onaga. Mr.. Tanner will teach
English at Onaga in addition to his
administrative duties The position
carries with it salary of $95 a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
ANT1DoTE FOR CANE POISON.
Kansas StOckman Finds Remedy for
Sick Cattle.

Utica, Kan. July 29.-J. c. Hollen-
beck of this place thinks he has found
an effective antidote for the deadly
cane poison that has caused him and
other cattle men of this section so
much serious loss this summer
To one COW that was too sick to
stand, Hollenbeck says he gave one
quart of m tied lard and three quarts
of sweet milk. The animal recovered
Probably 200 cattle have been lost
in this section of the state during the
last month from cane poisoning.
Plant Seed for Fodder
Scott City, Kan, July 29-The
cessation of hot weather and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
Cows Ate Sorghum and Die.

Crystal Springs, Kan, July 20
Grant Dunn, who lives near North
Pole mound, had the misfortune to lose
six of his cows. During the night they
got into a field of sorghum; next morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29

ing six were dying. Great care should
be taken in keeping live stock out of
sorghum and kaffir corn fields at this
season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
BRYAN CANCELS DATE.
National Affairs at Washington Cuts
ChautauQua Dates.

ChautauQua Dates.
EIDorado, July 29.-William Jennings
Bryan has cancelled his date to speak
at Ell Dorados chautauqua.
President ]. w. Simpson received a
dispatch from Charles H. Bryan, at
Lincoln, Neb.. stating that official
duties at Washington would prevent
Mr.. Bryan from speaking at Ell Dorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
REPUBLICAN RIVER Low.
Not Enough Water to Run Mill at
Clay Center.

Clay Center.
Clay Center, July 29.-The Republic
can river at Clay Center is very low,
probably the lowest it has been since
1901 when it practically went dry. 1t
is impossible to run the Waterpower
mill with water, the river being too
low to furnish water. The low stage
of the river also causes a scarcity of
water at the waterworks plant in Clay
Center.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
WORK ON SCOTT CITY LINE.
Extension to Begin Soon as Route
Can be Secured.

Scott City, Kan, July 29.-Accord-
ing to Frank S. Yantis, manager of
the Scott City & Northern railroad,
into which new blood has recently
been transfused, the extension of the
road to Winona will be begun as soon
as the most feasible route can be de-
cided on. 1t is probable that some of
the proposed road south will also pe
built before cold weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-29
DYNAMITE THREsHER.
Destroyed neutrality-suspicious. Scat
tiers Parts-BIoodhounds on Trail.

Smith Center. Kan, July 29.-Dy
namiters Sunday night blew up and
totally destroyed the John Galloway
steam threSher near Lebanon. The
machinery was widely scattered over
the field B1oodhounds are on the
trail today from Phillipsburg.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-01
NO CHANGE IN
 ALLEY SCHEME
Judge Brown Adheres to Policy of Letting Organized Towns
 Manage Own Affairs.

Judge Brown in the district court today announced his ad- hcrrnce to the policy of allowing control their domestic affairs un- lass strong case is made for federal Interference. The decla- ration was made in granting ll- quor licenses to the three saloons on the lower side of Mckinley street, whose rear opens to the alley" as the local red light district is known.
 The saloons ill question are the Exchange, Senate and North ern. District attorney Walker some time ago asked the city to move the restricted district to a more remote part of the town. The council considered the mat tar and replied that the district is fenced on three sides with a high board fence and obscured on the other by the business blocks in front, and that public opinion takes the view that this social problem as at present regulated is less obtrusive and disOrderly and easier to handle than if re- moved to a remote locality, where it would be more conspicuous and less easily reached.
 The council, therefore, refused to take any action unless requir- ed to do so by the federal auth critics. Judge Walker then de- cided that public morality would be promoted by the erection of a h .,rl hnorL fanon hafuy fho al ley and the rear of the saloons, and he objected to allowing li- censes to the saloons near the al ley until the fence was built. The
 matter was stated to Judge Brown and after lengthy argu- ment by Judge Walker the fol- lowing statement was made by Judge Brown:
 "l think | understand the situ- ation pretty we'll. The Depart ment of Justice has adopted the policy of allowing these prob- lens to be dealt with by the mu- nicipal governments, and only in cases where they have shown themselves unable to deal with them or have permitted abuses so fragrant as to excite opposition and protest has the federal gov hrnment interfered.
 Judge Brown added an admo- milton, applying to all saloon men alike, stating that they should be careful to Aeep their places or derly and should carefully ob- serve all regulations laid down for their conduct. He told them this would be better for them, as disorderly par rooms reused hos tility to the business. All the To- cal saloon applications were granted.