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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
A TOUGH SOLDIER.
Wounds Seemed to Make Lord Napier
Fight All the Better.

Fight All the Better.
Oliver Wendell Holmes said that the
lamp of a mans life has three wicks-
brain. blood and breath-and that TO
turn down any one of them makes the
other two go out The wounds man
long as his head, heart and lungs are
unhurt have long been one OF the won
ders of war history
Lord Napier had an utter indiffer-
ence TO wounds. and the wonderfui
celebrity OF his recovery makes an in.
teresting story Two of his wounds
he had not cared TO notice at all In
his record OF services furnished to
Hart's army list
He was severely wounded at Feroze-
shah in December, 1915, but had recov-
cred in time to take part In the battle
OF Sobraon. seven weeks later Be
fore Mooltan, in the middle OF Septem-
Der, l84S, q cannon shot all but took
off his leg, but he was marching and
lighting again by the second week In
November
Jan IL following be was severely
wounded In the trenches. but be was
able TO march several hundred miles
across the country and fight at Gujrat
one month later to q day.
He was shot In the leg at the first re-
lief of Lucknow. but nevertheless rode
out next day and brought in the rear
guard. after which throughout the
blockade be did continuous and ardu-
Gus service AT the second relief he
was severely wounded, but this did not
hinder him from taking up the active
duty of chief engineer at the Alum
baugh a few days later Washington
Star
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
TRAPPED BY FIRE.
Driving Elephants TO Their Death I'm
the Dry Season In Africa.

Driving Elephants to Their Death I'm
the Dry Season In Africa.
In the heart of the African elephant
country, from which comes the bulk
OF the worlds ivory supply, once saw
the destruction of these huge beasts
performed In novel yet barbarous
manner 1t was process that played
upon the fear all animals have for fire
When the Nam Nam hunters-whose
name, by the way, means great eat
ers"-discover herd of elephants they
set out and beat the country for miles
around. throwing Gordon about the
herd and gradually closing In. AL
though the hunters are armed with
old muzzle loading elephant rifles and
carry a plentiful supply of ammuni-
ton, they always use the fire trap dur.
ing the dry season.
AS the herd Is gradually driven to-
gether by the hundreds OF hunters
torches are passed around by the wom-
en- and at shrill blast from the war
horns they are lighted. Another blast
from the horns is the signal for the
torches TO be applied to the tall, dry
grass. and a writing sea of fame soon
encircles the doomed herd. Half a
mile in diameter is not an uncommon
measure OF the fire trap
Roaring and cracking like volleys OF
musketry. the flames leap up and tend
to burn inward upon the circle, and the
poor elephants, who dare not face the
flames, die from suffocation.
Then, when the fire has burned itself
out, the MAN Nam enter the trap of
death, gorge themselves upon elephant
meat and collect the ivory, which they
bear to the trading stations In ex-
change for their booty they receive the
trinkets and gayly colored cloths that
delight their hearts and after a time
start once more Off on the never ending
ivory hunt. - Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
To Unionize Philadelphia.

If the plans of the national organ
izers of the American Federation of
Labor who are stationed i'll Philadel-
phia are carried into effect successfully
Philadelphia will be one OF the strong
est citadels in this country for organ
lied labor within year or two. State
ments to this effect We're made by Jo-
seph Ritchie, who is to take charge of
the campaign of organization. Organ
ized labor will direct its efforts at
scores of trades as vet untouched by
unionism. Special attention will he
paid to clerical workers and 10 women
and girls in the textile industries and
stores. Womens unions are being plan
ned in various sections of the city, par
ticularly in the Kensington Mills. Tel
ephone girls. saleswomen and women
workers in the clothing industry are to
be unionized.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Common Law.

The early settlers brought with them
the laws and system or courts which
they had been used to in England.
These laws had grown partly out or
mems sense OF right, also out of mems
dealings in trade and In holding prop
erty AS new questions rose in the
courts the decisions became precedents
to help decide other cases The com
mon law is the accumulation OF such
decisions through many generations
New York American
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Ten Thousand Matches a Minute.

is, its manufacture Is a complicated
and elaborate process that can be car
ried on commercially only by means of
a succession of ingenious machines and
devices that must work at all times
cacy, Recent Improvements in the proc
ess of making square matches make 1t
possible TO turn out matches from
single dipping machine at the rate OF
more than 100000 an hour and green
for shipment In less than two hours
Popular Mechanics,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
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NOTES OF LABOR.
+

Galveston CTexl wage earners are 90
per cent organized.
The union label, among other things
stands for the prevention of tubercu-
losis.
One of the fundamental declarations
of the American Federation of Labor
is one days rest in seven.
In this country more than 13,000,-
600 cases OF sickness occurred in the
ranks of the workers last year.
The full crew law passed by the Ar
kansas legislature last year has been
declared constitutional by the state su-
preme court
Statistics show that one man is kill
ed every fifteen minutes and one man
hurt every sixteen seconds, day and
night, In the United States.
Toe Much Push.
"You must push matters little,
James," said druggist to his new
boy. "By calling "A customers atten.
ton to this article and that article
you often effect sale
"Yes, sir" responded the new boy,
and then be FASTENED to wait upon an
elderly person who wanted stamp.
Anything else. mum?' inquired the
ambitious boy politely. Hair dye. cos.
metic, face powder, rheumatic drops.
belladonna, mole destroyer
The elderly lady deals over the way
now.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31

FOLLY OF FAcTIoNAL STRIFE,

When there is factional
split in any part of the labor
movement the whole movement
is embarrassed by being obliged,
usually, to take sides with one
faction or the other, says the
Shoe Workers Journal One fac
ton Is recognized by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, while
the other one cannot be. Still,
the faction that is not recognized
may have some friends in one or
several localities. and so the
whole labor movement is en-
broiled by the factional quarrels
that occur in one trade or an
other. But in spite of all these
fights, and there are too many of
them, the movement still pro
crosses. To what limits of pow
er could it reach if these ele-
ments of weakness did not exist?
~.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Fond RecoIlec4ions.

Speaking of old times" said mem
Der OF the Renaissance club. 81 can
remember when waiter would say
Thank you out loud for a twenty FIVE
cent tip"
That's nothing" replied his com
panion- II can remember when
would look at the list of dishes on a
menu to see what | wanted instead
Of looking first at the prices to see
what could afford. Washington
Star.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Lono Tailed Roosters.

Undertaking TO breed roosters with
but one aim In view that OF length
ening the tail feathers. the natives OF
produced. after hundred years Of pa
tient efforts, some marvellous results
1t is of record that tail feathers eight
cen feet In length are TO be seen on
the island Argonaut
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Electric Currents.

Whether an electric current Is alter.
mating or direct may be determined by
holding magnet near an incandescent
lamp burning In the circuit Ii the
current be alternating the filament win
vibrate; II direct 1t will bend toward
the magnet without vibrating - Ex
change
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31

world On he other hand they insist
that most of the violence which occurs
in connection with industrial disputes
is deliberately provoked by the agents
of the employers in order to discredit
the unions or to secure employment or
reward for themselves
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31

II am really very much afraid of In
lection"
Then you had better not read the
book you have Just taken"
why notp'
Il am told 1t contains some germs
Of thought. Baltimore American
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Electricians Raise Wanes.

San Diego (Call electrical workers
have raised wages from 81 to $4 so per
day. to take effect March next. This
increase applies to inside wiremen. All
contractors have agreed to recognize
the union and employ only members of
that organization.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Gettinc the Business,

what is that letter2' asked the
busy merchant.
Answer to your letter TO a young
lady proposing matrimony. Replying
to your esteemed favor. the young lady
declines"
Hum! Send her our follow up form
No. 17."-Puck-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Like Aooentlnn an Office.

"Do you take this woman to be your
lawful welded wifer' solemnly In
quired the officiating clergyman.
yielding with reluctance TO the ear
nest solicitation of my many friends.
do" sonorousy answered the Hon.
Rowland Hoopmore. Puck.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Labor Forward Movement.

Preliminary work is being done by
The committee in charge Of the labor
forward" movement in Cleveland. Sub
committees have been selected and a
general plan Of action agreed upon to
interest the unorganized in the benefits
of trades unionism
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Ambiguous.

Uncle Sol threw aside the letter he
was reading and uttered IN exclama
iion of impatience
"Doggone!" he cried why can't
people be more eypicitT'
whats the natter par asked
Aunt Sue
This letter from nome, Uncle Sol
answered. says father fell out OF the
Did apple tree ana broke a limb
Youngstown Telegram.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Mental Arithmetic.

Reggie say father, you know all
about rithmetic. don't your Father
funeasily, What is II you want to
knowi Reggie Well. how many times
what makes elevenf London Sketch
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31

The persistent aspirations OF the hu-
man are to society what the compass
Is TO the ship 1t sees not the shore,
hnt II guides to the shore. .-Lamarttua.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31

forbidden and coyeting those denied us
Ovid.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-12-31
Strategy.

"Naw, I'm not going to propose TO
her. know she'll reject me-"
Propose by phone. and don't tell her
who you are. Houston Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16
RANK STATEMENTS.

BANK STATEMENTS.
Individual deposits. Ill, OFT 80
TCtdI $IS7, 3SS. 81
state OF Kansas. County of Shawnee So.
l, Albert Neese. owner of said bank do
solemnly swear that the above statement
10 true; that said bank has no liabilities,
and Is not endorser on any note or obli-
cation. other than shown on the above
statement, to the best Of my knowledge
and belief. So help me God.
ALBERT NEESE, Owner
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day OF December 1914.
[SeaLJ WALLACE TIBBITTS,
Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 18th day Of
January, 1917
Correct-Attest:
To w. F.. Benson Bank Commissioner,
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16
EAST SIDE NOTES.

Mrs. Horace Potter will entertain the
members of the Westminster Guild of the
I'D Presbyterian church Thursday
The members will take the 2 O'Clock Cali
fornia avenue car
Mrs. r. B. Gathers entertained the
the Third Christian eHnrch r f,nss az
afternoon at her home in East Fifth
street. The annual election of officers
President Mrs. Charles Yewell vice pres
ident Mrs. c.. A Horn: secretary. Mrs.
john Russell, treasurer. Mrs. Taylor. The
Mrs Altman, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. JoiIey,
Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Yeweil.
Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Morford. Mrs. Gathers.
After the regular business meeting a so
eial time was enjoyed.
The Dorcas society will give a bazaar
and supper this afternoon and evening at
Tire Ihlrd christian church to which the
public is cordially invited.
Ihe members of the Lotus club spent
club members, Mrs. Frank Hess. at her
nome 1873 Madison street Those present
included: Mrs. Hess. Mrs. McHenry, Mrs.
Frank Davis. Mrs. Charles Cole, Mrs. H.
S, Spencer. Mrs T. Fl. Barnes Mrs.
Frank Morris, Mrs George d. Viilee and
Mrs. Roy Hoover. -
bers of the wild Rose Embroiderv cI,'h
Thursday afternoon at her nome in Ches
ter avenue. Oakland.
Grange will be held FRIDAY night at fhe
Grange building.
The Vesta club members will be enter
tained frday afternoon by Mrs. T. r.
Allan at her home, AIS Forest avenue
Oakland.
Little Doris Brizendine is reported i'll
at her home, 715 Liberty street
Miss Victoria Booth Cifbborn WILL have
charge OF religious meeting tonight at
the oakland NJ. +. church to which the
public is invited.
The little son of Mr.. ard Mrs. Charles
Shakor is reported seriously Ill ait the
home. $50 Chandler street
Cholr practice. at the East Side NJ E.
church Thursday evening instead OF
Wednesday as was formerly announced.
Miss Mary Cunningham will arrive
nome tomorrow for a three weeks holi-
day vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Cunningham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Simpson will be at
home to their friends after December "a
at LOO East Eighth street
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principal speaker of the evening. The club,
which is a great benefit to all young men.
is meeting with great success. The
membership Is open to all young men
whether members of the association or
not and there Is no tuition fee.
Miss Frances Frazier OF the ticket
auditors office. has returned from
snort visit with relatives In Kansas City.
Miss Eva Higgins, of the auditor OF dis
bursements office, has returned from
Chicago, where she spent a few days with
friends.
Engineer Sherman Helms and Mrs.
Helms. of Argentine, are expected hero
tomorrow to spend few days with rela-
tives.
p. E. Lehman has gone to Pekin, ILL.,.
TO spend a few weeks vacation with
relatives and friends.
Ray Halls orchestra will play for the
engineers wives ball to be given Thurs
day night at Kellam hall.
H w: Zimmerman has returned from
Enterprise, where he spent q short time
with relatives and friends.
Mrs Susan Vorhies. Of Argentine. is a
Beeler for an indefinite time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16
OAKLAND NOTES.

Mrs. l. NJ. Orner will entertain the
members of the Wild Rose Embroidery
club Thursday afternoon at her home, 301
Chester avenue.
home in Colby, Kan. after few weeks
visit with relatives and friends here.
M. w. P-uyn will return the first of
next week from Iowa, where he spent the
past month business.
Mrs. v. c. Beyo of Forest avenue, who
has been ill the past few months. remains
about the same.
Mrs. B. L. Lopez and children. Opal and
George. of Kansas City. are spending
few weeks with the J. C. Clupper family
in kellam avenue.
Mrs. Eva Wood has returned to her
home in Kansas City, after a visit with
Nearly all the clubs and church go
cseties have postponed their meetings un-
til after the holidays.
Mrs. T. F. Allan will entertain the
afternoon at her home, AS Forest avenue.
The annual Christmas exchange will be
held at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Black and family,
of Strait street. will leave the first Of
next week for Nebraska. where they will
pend few weeks with relatives and
friends
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Siawson and daugh-
where they will spend q few weeks vaca-
ton with relatives.
Miss Hester Roberts is slowly improv-
ing from two weeks illness at her home
r +. Jueno, who has been seriously Ill
at his home, Ill Oakland avenue. the past
week. is improving slowly.
will leave within . few days for . visit
with relatives and friends in the east
Signs of the Times Is the subject
which Miss Victoria Booth Clibborn will
speak on tonight at the Oakland NJ. e.
church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16
SANTA FE NOTES.

Items for this column may be phoned
to sSl5 cs' the State Journal Office
vaudeviile. under the direction Of
Miss Thelma Huston. will be the enter
tainment Friday night at the r. r. "
NJ. c. a
IS Carrie Jewell. of Kansas City is
VISITING this week at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. George Wood.
Onfce mems gymnasium class at s:15
and advanced class at 7:45 tonight at the
r. r. Y. M c. A.
f. r. MachOvee. master mechanic as
Argentine. who mas been I'll the past few
months. remains in serious condition at
his home in Kansas City.
Tonight at the r. r.. Y. NJ. c. A. the
REGULAR meeting Of the Young Mems club
viii be held. J. b. Mulle= win be the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16
LEGAL.


RESOLUTION TO CONSTRUCT SEWER
RESOLVED. That the Mayor and Board
o. commissioners Of The City Of Topeka.
SAP for the best interests OF said city to
construct public sewer In the district or
territory located within the following
described boundary, to.wit:
east line OF The Missouri Pacific Railway
right OF way with the center line Of
Euclid Avenue; thence east along the
of the Shunsanunga creek; thence south
westerly along the center of the Shunga-
nunga creek to the center line Of Seven
teenth Street; thence west along the GEN.
ter line of Seventeenth ST. eet to the center
line OF Madison Street; thence north along
the center line Of Madison Street to the
center line Of the alley running east and
teenth Street; thence west along the CEN
Ter line OF said alley to the east line Of
the Missouri Pacific Railway right of
OF the Missouri Pacific Railway right Of
way to the center line of Euclid Avenuo.
0e.ng the place Of beginning; all in The
o''S OF io4eka sTnsNnss County c";.1 ksnsas
i, e. b. Burge, city clerk OF the City Of
topeka, Kansas, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing resolution Is =
true and correct copy Of the original now
IseaLl c. B. BURGE. City Clerk.
First published in The Topeka STATE
Journal. December II, 1914.
RESOLVED. That the Mayor and Board
OF COMMISSIONER Of The City of Topeka.
shawnee County. Kansas. deem it neces-
sary TOT the best interests OF said city
tnat Ninth Street from the east line of
monroe street to the west line Of Madi-
son street. In said city. be graded, curbed
with combined curb and gutter, and paved
tnIrty (O let wide with Twenty per cent
(1V7ol v1tr1fied blocks on q four ca inch
concrete base with asphalt filler
w. G. TANDY,
Commissioner.
Il. C. b. Burge. city clerk of the City of
topeka, Kansas. do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing resolution is q
true and correct copy Of the original now
on file in my office.
ISeall c. B. BURGE. City Clerk
First published in The Topeka STATE
Journal, December 2, I9141
State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 81.
In the Matter of the Estate Of John
Allen Ward. late of Shawnee County,
Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th
DAY OF November. A. D. 1914, the under
signed was, by the Probate Court OF
shawnee County. Kansas, duly appointed
executor OF the estate of John Allen
ward, late OF Shawnee County, deceased.
All parties interested in said estate will
take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. NETTIE M. WARD.
Executor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
r. d. Blaine and wife to T. A. Hays,
lots 1851 Madison street, Fair
chilG's add. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. /
4 j. Tnorson to NJ. Snattinger, lot
So S. II 81 Tyler street. LSO0
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DREssMAKING.

tailoring and alteration
at ss3 Kansas ave- Phone l362 Red. ABOVE
Palace Meat Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-16
First Published in The Topeka State
Jurnal December 16, 1914.l
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FL
NANCIAI. CONDITION
of the
GERMAN AMERICAN STATE BANK
At Topeka, State of Kansas, at the close
Of business on the 18th day Of December,
1914:

RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. $1S9, GIL. IA
Loans on real estate................ $685.. %
Overdrafts Observation-Disclosures. 65S. ~
Other real estate owned....... .. 1918
Furniture and fixtures. .......... 10000
Expense account ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 613.75
Other bonds and warrants. 5,673. %
urer. bonds or cash .............. 10000
items .................... aA7.2s
reserve -. ...................... S. 1921
Gold reserve fund ..........,... 1850
Due from banks C. D.'s............ nO77.H
Total .$s7s s7s Is
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid tn................$ IS 40 u
Surplus FUND MISUNDERSTANDING. 10000 90
Undivided profits NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9.S6S.o4
Interest ......................... 649.S2
Exchange ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sill
individual deposits ........... 211, 732. 81
Banks and bankers deposits. 6.12s.2S
Certificates of deposit. ............. 114.S76.30
Cashiers and certified checks. S03.4l
other liabilities not enumerated. $3.50
Topeka Clearing House ASSN 6s6.OS
Total .Ss.s 37316
State Of Kansas. County IF Shawnee. 81
1. G. p. Benson. Cashier of said
bank. do soiemnly swear that the above
liabilities. and is not indorser on any
note or obligation other than shown on
the above statement. to the best Of my
G. p. BENSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to beforc me. this
18th day of December, 1874
(Seal1 d. E. MCINTOSH,
Notary Public.
Commission expires on the I'd day OF
October 1851
Correct-Attest:
EDWIN .. cKEEVER,
d. p. PAXTON
T.. r. PAXTON.
J. c. DTNNEN.
T. F. KREIPE,
G. p. BENSON,
THEO. c. MUELLER,
Directors
To W. F.. Benson. Bank Commissioner.
Topeka. Kan.
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w A N T S.
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

AGVEi :TISi1N1; Rates. Tie rate Tor
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journal is one cent a word each insertion.
minimum 10 cents; by the week cents
a word, minimum 50 cents.
COUNT THE WORDS of your Ad. In
Guiding four words for State Journal ad.
Dress whsn such address is used; count
each initial letter and each number or
combination of figures as one word
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must be
accompanied with cash check in fuii
payment for the same. Note the forego-
Ing instructions about counting the words
and the rates per word for The Topeka
state journal.
CLOSING HOUR. Want Ads to be
classified properly in The Topeka State
Journal must he in The State Journal
office before 12-45 o'clock. Want Ads re-
ceived after that hour will be inserted I'M
der the head ne- ''Too Late to Classify.
or next day as desired.
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In the Matter of the Estate OF John
Allen Ward. late of Shawnee County,