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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
NO GIFT CONTEST.
Bait of Missouri Merchants for COun-
try Shoppers Must Cease.

Kansas City, May 8.-"Grand Gift
drawing contests used by merchants
of Windsor, Mo-, to draw country
shoppers on market days were today
declared lotteries illegal under federal
statutes by Judge Valkenburgh in the
federal court here. The court fined
the Livingston Trading company of
Windsor 800 for promoting such a
drawing. Under the drawing scheme
shoppers at Windsor stores were given
numbered tickets with each purchase.
At evening these tickets were placed
in a barrel and the drawing made.
Holders of lucky numbers took away
with them varieties of objects ranging
from 500 gold pieces to thimbles and
bedroom slippers.
IT realize no harm was meant said
Judge Van Valkenburg's decision. 1.-THE
drawing was conducted in ignorance.
I regret to have to do anything ito
hurt Windsor finance but it's the law,
All towns must quit this practice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08

At the session in the main room of
the Commercial club this morning a
portion of the time was taken up in
expressing appreciation of the enter
tainment provided by the local commit
tee. F. r. Hunter, the treasurer of
the organization remarked enthusiast
ically: Topeka is certainly an ideal
place for convention. We are pleased
with the accommodations at the Audi
forum and Commercial club
An address was made this morning by
A. w. Lane, of Chicago, editor of The
National Engineer. The speaker told
of the educational advantages to be
derived through the new Kansas asso-
citation. A photo of the delegates was
taken at noon.
The election of officers will be held
Friday. N. E. Van Vandyne, of Par
sons, who is now treasurer of the asso-
citation, has been mentioned for the
presidency by some of his friends.
This afternoon a pipe organ recital
was given for the visitors at the Audi
torium by Professor D. H. Seymour.
Governor George H. Hodges and Pro-
fessor E. B. Mccormick were on the
program for addresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
USE MILL SWEEPINGS.
Many Graham F1ours on Market Are
Impure, Says United States.

Washington, May Shaving learned
that many so-called graham -four on
the market contain the sweepings from
the mill and that they often contain
red dog" the lowest grade of -four pro-
duced, as we'll as bran and other by
products, the United States bureau of
chemistry has defined true graham flour
as u'nbolted wheat meal made from
sound, clean, fully matured, air-dried
wheat
This is the result of an extensive in
vestigation just completed.
The bureau holds that mixtures
should be labelled limitation graham
-four This distinction is not compell-
ed by pure food decision but is advised
by the bureau of chemistry ito main
tain the integrity of the trade
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08

The entertainment feature of the ses-
sion at the Auditorium tonight will, be
a moving picture show given by the
Topeka Commercial club through Lew
Williamson. U. S. Guyer, former mayor
of Kansas City, will deliver an address.
A. w. Lane, of Chicago, will also
speak.
Friday morning at ten o'clock an
auto ride over the city will be given
for the women in attendance at the
meeting. At two o'clock in the after
noon at the Auditorium F. w. Thomas,
supervisor of apprentices of the Santa
Fe will deliver an address. This will
be followed by a car ride and visit to
the Santa Fe shops. AS previously
mentioned the closing feature will be
a banquet at the Throop hotel.
The local management wishes to i'm
press upon the public that the meet
ings of the association are open to all
persons The displays of engineering
supplies are interesting hundreds of
persons who have been to the Audi
forum to see them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
LUCKY KANSAS GIRL.
Frances Scoville of Seneca to Marry
Paris Millionaire.

Seneca, Kan, May S.-The engage
ment of Miss Frances Scoville of
Seneca and Walter De Mumm of Paris,
millionaire manufacturer and sports
man, has been announced to Seneca
friends of the bride to be. Miss SEQ
Vile is the daughter of c. c. Scovil1e,
president of the Citizens State Bank
of Seneca. Since her graduation from
the high school here some ten years
ago she has spent most of her time in
travel in Europe and now she is in
Switzerland.
1t was at a Swiss winter resort that
she became acquainted with DeMumm.
Miss Scoville is a strikingly beautiful
brunette. The date set for the we'd
ding is June 2, in London.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
A BIC CONVENTION
Were Seven Hundred Badges
Issued for Engineers.
They Are Having Interesting
and Profitable Time.

The first annual meeting of the Kan
sas Association of Stationary Engineers
is proving a decided success. The ses-
sions began Wednesday morning and
will close with a banquet at the Throop
hotel Friday night at eight O'Clock.
Hundreds of engineers are in attend
ance- While the actual registration at
the Commercial club quarters would in
dictate that there are but two hundred
members of the profession here, never
theless seven hundred convention
badges have been given out at the
Commercial club and the Auditorium
where the general meetings are being
held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
Settled Damage Suit Out of Court

For injuries received when an auto
mobile driven by DR.. L. L. Goodwin
collided with a milk wagon driven by
Harry Fellows near Dover a settlement
was reached out of court this morning.
Fellows is said to have received the
sum of 800 for his injuries
The case had been called for trial be-
fore the settlement was reached. The
plaintiff announced ready to proceed.
A conference between attorneys and
the two parties to the suit resulted in
the compromise, and the case was or
dered out of the assignment. 1t will
be dismissed later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
Count Marries American Girl

Baltimore, May S.-Miss Louise War
field, daughter of former Governor
Edwin Warfield and Count vladimir
Ledochowsk, of Poland, were married
today at the residence of the brides
parents by the Rev. DR.. William A.
Fletcher, rector of the cathedral Cardi-
nal Gibbons was present and gave the
young couple his blessing after a few
words of advice and admonition on
the sacredneSS of the marriage tie.
Count and Countess Ledochowski ex-
pect to sail for Europe next Saturday.
They will reside in Poland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08

this afternoon Thomas K. Kaufman,
a delivery man for William Green &
Son, alleges that Cyrus Guthrie ran
into him and dumped him off his BIZ
cycle seriously injuring him about the
mead and face. He asks 81, 900.
Kaufman charges that Guthrie was
violating the city ordinances in driv-
ing on the wrong side of the street
with his automobile. Guthrie declares
that there was no light on Kaufman's
bicycle and that the young man was
looking anywhere but ahead where he
was going.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
Harvard-Hobart Lacrosse.

Boston, May .S-Harvard's varsity la
crosse team will leave today to play Ho-
bart college at Geneva, n. Y, on Satur-
day and Cornell at Ithaca. on Monday
The result of the game against Cornell is
important, for If Harvard wins the Grim
son will be the intercollegiate champion of
the Northern Lacrosse division and will
meet Johns Hopkins, the champions of
the Southern division, in the play off for
the wido collegiate title, May II. If Cor
nell wins the Ithacans probably will meet
Johns Hopkins in the final.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
Charter for X. G., Kan, Railway {

Charter TOT "A. C., Ram, hallway Co
A charter was issued this morning
to the Kansas City Connecting Rail-
way company, the capital stock OF
which is 81, 90. 900. The company is or
ganized, according to it's charter, to
build and maintain connecting tracks
between several main line roads pass
ing through Kansas City, Kan.
The incorporates are: C. w. Trickett
L. P. keplinger, j. L. Juhlin, G. r.
Collect, w. H. Weeks, H. L. Jarboe,
A Newman and w. J. Pray, all of
Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
New York Money Market.

New York. May s.-MONEY-Money or
call steady, 2AQ3 per cent; ruling rate %.
per cent; closing bid 2s4 per cent; offered
at rs per cent. Time loans, firmer; &
days, $500 per cent, and 80 days. 4G414
per cent; months, AZ per cent
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper, 565k
per cent
Sterling exchange easier with actual
business in bankers bills at 81 SO. 05 for SO
day bills and at 81. $40 for demand. Com
mercial bills, 81 S23z
SILVER-Bar silver, 60c; Mexican dol
lars, 4Sc.
BONDS-Governnent bonds. strong; rail-
road bonds, irregular
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
Collision Case i'm Court.

Damages for injuries in an automo-
bile and bicycle accident on West
Sixth street near the intersection of
Buchanan street are asked in suit
that is occupying the attention of the
second division of the district court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

May Semple, age 80 years. died at
one of the local hospitals Wednesday
night. Her home was at 313 West Sew
enth street. The funeral will be held
in Bumgardner's chapel at $3.50 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Interment will
be in the Topeka cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Marian c. Null
holland of 304 West Eighth street, who
died Wednesday morning, will be held
in Penw ellis chapel at O'Clock Fri
day aftrnoon.
John H. Burge, age SO years. died
this morning at his home at 619
Quincy street. He is the father of n.
B. Burge, the city clerk. The funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs. Lulu Fern Beck, age %, died
this morning at her home at $50 West
ern avenue. She has been suffering
with Bright's disease for IL days She
was the wife of E. W. Beck. The
funeral will be held at 10 O'Clock Sat
urday morning at st. Johns Method
list church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08

d. of H. 81, Topeka, Kan, requested
to meet at their hall, 2:30 Friday af-
ternoon. to attend funeral of Sister
Mullholland.
JESSIE GUARD SAGE, C. H.
LENA BROWN, Rec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08
NO
INTEREST

That's fair enough. Just as long as your
payments payments are promptly met you
pay no interest-absoutely none.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-08

Come out tomorrow-Saturday and Sunday will
another big sale of these lots at which time
will give two street tickets to every who calls
at the addton-with 20 minute car service.
Take Vinewood to Swan Avenue, walk blocks
West Board Sidewalk
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
THE M'REYNoLDs PLAN.

Before the suggestion or recommen- dation of Attorney General McRey- holds concerning the tobacco trust, or the companies resulting from the dis solution is put into, effect. for a grad uated tax thereon, it is due for proper thought as to the effect it will have upon such business and upon the con- sumer. Instead of applying remedy to overcome a condition which the courts have agreed to permit the pro- posed action would simply be licensing those very companies, against which objection is being made, to continue in their business but pay the govern ment for the privilege of doing so.
 It is the intention of the attorney general to put a price upon efficiency but in such a way that it will result tO the disadvantage of the consumer. With tobacco products as with other commodities quality and price are i'm Dortant considerations, but when the cost of production increases there Is the opportunity of overcoming it through cheapening the quality or in creasing the price, so that which ever way 1t operates it is bound to come out of the consumer.
 The attorney generals action comes from the belief that the big tobacco companies are still in combination and operating against the provisions of the Sherman law. Such being the case his iuty would seem to be plainly set forth not in licensing those companies and eaking it out of the consumer, but in making them observe the law.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
DISTRIBUTING THE BIBLE.

Christianity's onward march is to be noted in many ways throughout the world through numerous influences, but the important part which the Bible plays in this work of bettering man kind is indicated by the steady de- mand which there Is for 1t among all nations. The change which nations are undergoing has opened the way for the Bible as never before and it is yearly exceeding all records of dis tribution. The total issues at home and abroad amount to 4,049.61 vol umes, consisting of 399, ,734 Bibles, 713.- S91 new testaments and 2,935,9S5 DOT tions When 1t Is realized that this is twice the number issued five years ago and that the American Bible so- ciety has issued over a million year for every year of it's ninety the greater opportunities for distributing it and the greater appreciation it is receiving as well as it's influence can well be understood.
 It Is the printing of the Bible in all languages which has so greatly in creased it's circulation and it is by no means the foreign fields which are found without this greatest of all books Nearly 1000 copies of the scriptures were distributed in this country last year. in at least eighty languages. Surprising as it may be 230 towns in the middle west resulted in 14,480 families being found without Bibles while the large number which were distributed throughout the coun- try shows the opportunity which is to sbe found each year for widening its influence. not only among the heather. but at home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
COURTESY IN OFFICE

One of the important requirements for every holder of public office, aside from the necessity of efficiency Is that of politeness. It is a valuable asset which most of those who are keen ob- servers realize and respect. especially since the lack of that qualification is often the reason for failure to remain in public favor There are instances however, where inconsiderate treat ment of the people reflects a nervous and irritable disposition and the need for curbing such probably inspired Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston to issue five rules for observance by city em- ployes in this respect. His orders are:
 Be in your office during the re- quired hours.
 Make the citizens feel that they are in city offices by right and not by ia vor.
 Answer all reasonable inquiries without delay or reluctance.
 Do not engage in unnecessary con- versations.
 Do not waste time in the corri- dors.''
 It should be remembered by officials or employees that they are public ser wants and as such are supposed to conduct their business with the cit- izens with all due courtesy. This should obtain in whatever walk of life the caller may be, or how unfamiliar he may be with the rules or meth eds of doing business. There Is no reason why discourtesy should exist in public office any more than in prt- vate business, and az great If not greater effort to satisfy and acoomn1o- 6sAe should be manifested
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
THE JAPANESE QUESTION.

Another step has been taken in the California Japanese situation as the result of Japan's latest nete to this government and 1t Is an optimistic and proper outlook which the presi- dent takes in the belief that 1t opens the way for very interesting and friendly negotiations. Japan demands that this government shall take it's own course fer the annulment of the objectionable law which has been pass ed by California, that it has no deal ings with the state. but the nation is what they look to, to adjust the mat ter. This in view of the attitude of the government that California has acted within it's rights as a state and with proper respect to the treaty ex- isting between this country and Japan, may offer some embarrassment, but it also paves the way for review of the matter and the bringing out of the facts as they exist for a better un- derstandfng of the situation.
 It is apparent that there is need on the part of both governments, of more light on the position of the other, as to just what is claimed and the rights by which the position is maintained. If Japan does not fully understand the conditions and the cir cumstances by which this country is actuated and the relations of state and federal government, such should be provided, and there should be definite knowledge of what Japan is aiming at in her demands, as to wheth- CT it is simply nuIlification of the new California law, or naturalization which they are seeking. The situation is clearly one which diplomacy can han dla
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
BENEFIT OF WALKING.

When it comes to the advocacy of the importance and value of walking as an exercise there is no greater ex- ample of the benefits which are to be derived therefrom than is to be pre- sented by Edward Payson Weston, who at 75 is now participating in a sixty day walking contest between New York and Minneapolis. He is by no means alone in his insistence that there Is no better exercise to keep one healthy and vigorous than walking. He has been faithful to his belief even to commercializing such exercise and he presents a picture of robust man. hood for one who has passed the three quarters of century mark His con- tention is simply that everyone should have plenty of exercise to keep the body in the best of condition, a fact which often fails of recognition.
 When Weston so strongly urges walking it must be recognized that it is exercise in the open air, which brings into play many muscles of the bodv and not only keeps them in con dition. but invigOrates the whole sys- tenn A daily walk has it's advan- taEes for every individual and just so far as the contention is maintained that work never hurts anyone the same can be applied to walking. and there are many who from experience know the value and pleasure of such exercise. What it has done for Wes- ton is by no means an exception though he happens to be a shining light because of the publicity which has been given to his long distance trips. He is a, travelling testimonial of the value of walking
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
WHAT THE OLD BUGLE SAID

away was the motive. possibly a smi.- ten conscience made remorse the cea- trolling power for the moment Judg- ing from the treatment I endured at their hands, 1 should not credit them with any such thing as conscience, for my conscience would not let me treat 8 dog as they treated me. Let it go; they put me where could easily bs found and brought home For that am thankful, and willing to forgive and forget all the rest. Brought home! That truly expresses it. and Home, Sweet Home" has been more to me than ever. although it was always favorfte with me.
 We hear of the veterans being pen stoned in their old age as a reward of faithful service. For that reason, I might justly enter a claim. but bugles do not need food and raiment, so no provision is made for them. We are classed among war relics, and souvenirs in some place of honor, where we are looked upon with rev. erence, and can stir up patriotic feel ings in the hearts of all beholders.
 It is with a pang of regret that notice the number of veterans decreas- ing so rapidly of late years. Who will keep our memory green when they arc gone? Some way will be provided. I hope, to keep alive in the hearts of the children the deeds of their ances LOTS. inc SOuS dnQ DduRnIeTS OI LIlG Revolution" have aroused themselves to pay respect to those who laid the foundation of our government. Rather late in the day, but better late than never" Surely those who preserved the government at so great cost to themselves deserve similar recogn1 tion'
 Here the bugle stopped his story. and fell to humming a tune softly to and I hastened to record the words as they came to me. My heart Is filled with pleasure as 1
 think of days gone by; My thoughts are with the soldiers who
 dared to do and die. My voice was freely given where'er
 our flag did fly
 In the time of long age. We won the cause of freedom on many
 a battle field;
 We saved She homes of loved ones.
 whom we came from home to
 shield;
 We freed the slaves from thraIldom
 before our foes would yield,
 In that time of long ago.
 Here even that low murmur ceased, and the old bugle relapsed into slum- Der till it should again be reused to ac- tion by his masters touch.
 AN IDLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

An influence for good or harm is likely to result from the publication of the instrument used in accidental or suicidal death as shown by the case of the Georgia banker. Many are those who have used the poison as a means to their end since his exper- fence but there sis no telling how many have learned tf4e 1lesson of car ing for such dangerous e6isons be- cause of the very same affair. It Is the tragedy rather than the tragedy averted which becomes known
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

chusetts, where pay is higher than in most States, receive salaries ranging from S577 to S10 a week.
 A parent teachers association, where one-half the members are men. is the fact in Gettysburg, Pa, according to information received at the United States Bureau of Education.
 The Spanish American Athenaeum of Washington, D. C., is seeking to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

The needs of the New York schools are well set forth when ii is shown that ten per cent. of the teachers are deficient in spelling and in English Surely the rural schools can now feel that they are not alone in the need of attention
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

make Spanish a required subject for entrance to college. on a par with French and German.
 It is planned to transform the va cant lots in Lebanon, Pa, into flourish ing gardens through the aid of school boys One hundred and eighty-nine boys between the ages of and 14 have declared their wish to be garden CTS this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

How sympathy is wasted is shown by the street beggar who. when brought into court paid his s20 fine and declared he had then made $80 that day and had cleared about ST. 900 in inc last few wears
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

Do you realize that pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives? It is the mind. that mars life To main tain thought of any kind we must have a mind receptive of it. or cap able of entertaining 1t. Those who have the power to think know that good thoughts are good companions Thought takes the initiative in all the affairs of men. Thought.as Emerson declares. rules the world; and the world needs more original thinkers to blaze the way of progress and truth. Tn the most important things of life we seem willing to let others do our thinking for us: and upon the most vital subjects too many appear to be alarmed by their thoughts. It takes valor to be q thinker as well asbrains: and judgment to properly value the worth of thoughts. Thought Is not for the lazy any more than the race Is to the slow. If you would think wake up and keep awake.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

Kansas has now started the state wide harmony movement in the re- publican party. It is move which each day shows the need of and in Kansas it is noticeable that pro- gressive is leading it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
CHIDLikE MEN AND CHILDISH
 MEN.

There are certain admirable char acteristics of childhood that lend strength and beauty to any period of life. Sincerity, for instance, Is 8 cardinal virtue and it is distinctive virtue of the child. A man is nor ally sound in proportion as he carries the same spirit into his later career.
 The simplicity of normal child hood, it's purity and single-hearted- ness and lack of fear are attractive virtues And the adult who lacks them has reached no worthy ideal.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-07

The great evil of the divorce courts is the breaking up of the homes and such pitiful pictures as that of the eleven-year-old girl left to decide which parent she wishes to live with