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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
SENATOR LOGAN SELLS STOCK.
Has Valuable Thanksgiving Sale
Brought Good Prices.

Has valuable FarmTSpr1nS SAFE
Brought Good Prices.
Beloit, Kan, March 16.-Half a
mile from Solomon Rapids is the
country home of E. C. Logan, state
senator of the Jewell Mitchell county
district. Mitchell county has been his
home for more than a quarter Of a
century. He is a Poland China hog
raiser, and having a surplus he sold
at sale 46 head, the top bringing $45,
while the average sale was $23.37 a
head. They were worth more money,
but when the loss Of the corn crop in
1913 is taken into consideration Sena-
tor Logan seems to be satisfied. The
total sale of the hogs aggregated
$1,075.25. Other sales of cows, horses
and mules made a total of about
$4,000.
Senator Logan's home farm is about
100 acres. and is located in the valley
of the Solomon river, where corn and
alfalfa are the favorite crops, so his
place can be figured as worth not far
from $3.50 per acre. He is a big work.
er for Topeka being the home of the
state fair.
The Solomon valley in the vicinity
of Soloman Rapids is a panorama Of
loneliness. and thickly settled with a
prosperous class of farmers, who raise
more corn and hogs and less wheat.
Their modern homes and good barns
speak for themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
Religion Causes Insanity.

Usage City, Kan, March 16.-Joseph
Scarborough young farmer,who lives
Just outside the city, was recently adj
judged insane after an examination by
the probate judge. The young mans
friends believe that his mental condi-
ton is due to too great excitement
over religion. He was taken to Osa-
watomie, where 1t Is hoped he viii
soon recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
H. w. LOBDEIT, TO TOPEKA
Sells Farm Near BelOit at $3.50 Per
Acre.

Beloit. Kan, March 16-Topeka will
get another Beloit family in the near
future. The H. w. Lobdell farm of 16O
acres, about three miles from Beloit,
has been purchased by Charles File, the
consideration being $4,000, $3.50 an
acre 1t was among the best alfalfa
farms in Mitchell county. The Lobdell
family moved to Beloit 30 years ago.
They are excellent people, and their
hosts of friends will regret to have
them leave here. Mr. and Mrs Lobdell
will be at home in Topeka, there being
about 100 former Beloit people now
making their home in the capital city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
BUILDING THIRD PIPE LINE.
Force at Work in Franklin County for
Oil Men.

OIL Men.
Ottawa, Kan, March ia force
of $50 men at work near Lane, in the
southeastern part of Franklin coun-
ty, constructing third pipe line for
tween Greenley and Osawatomie. A
gate will be built at a point two miles
east of Lane. The pipe will be used
as a conduit for oil from the Rantoul
field. A supply of ten cars Of pipe has
just been delivered along the route.
The new pipe line is being built
largely in anticipation of the expected
great development in that end of the
county, since the bringing in of fiji
teen-barrel per day well on the Thum-
nell lease, five miles southwest of
Rantoul This opens up a hitherto
undeveloped corner of Franklin
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
LOOK LIKE PEDDLERS.

Housewives Lock Doors on Pawnee
County Assessors.
Larned. Kan, March &c. D.
Blount and Chester Shady, city emu
merators taking the 1914 census, are
having trouble gaining admittance to
some Larned homes. In number OF
cases housewives have refused to ans
wer the ring Of the door bell, think
ing the men canvassers. book agents
or rug peddlers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16

today by Inspector Ralph Russell. A
profit of $64.43 was realized. Grain
inspection offices are a new thing in
Kansas and the experiment is being
watched with interest. Most of the Of
fees so far established have been fail
ures financially.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
TO MEET IN HUTCHINSON.

Committee Decide to Hold State Sum
day School Convention There.
Hutchinson, Kan, March 16.-Sher-
man Ploughe, chairman of the local
Sunday school committee, has received
definite word from ]. H. Engle, of
Abilene, secretary Of the State Sunday
School association, that Hutchinson
has been chosen the 1914 convention
city. The dates set for the state con-
vention are May to Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
WILL TEACH THRESHING.
Reno County Man Will Use Hig
School Glass With Machine.

Nickerson, Kan, March 16.-Prof.
Pulliam of the Reno county high
school has leased a large tract of land
and a threshing outfit of Charles
Throstle and threshing will be taught
the class in agriculture. Grain crops
will be planted, cultivated and har-
vested by the class this year. A large
plant for poultry propagation has also
been recently built and complete de-
monstration farm will be equipped
during the spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
WORRY CAUSED DEATH.

Bonner Springs Marshal Shot and
Killed Suspected BOOtlegger.
Kansas City, Mo-. March 16.-W. G..
Easling, town marshal of Bonner
Springs, who was awaiting trial in the
Wyandotte county district court on a
charge of murder in connection with
the shooting of Rolla Harvey, Decem-
Der 10, died Saturday at his home in
Bonner Springs. Kidney trouble and
worry over his arraignment and i'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
WAS FIRST BANK EXAMINER.
C. F. johnson, Former State Officer
Dies in San Diego.

Kansas City, March 16.-Charles F.
Johnson, a wealthy oil operator Of
Coffeyville, Kan, and the first state
bank examiner of Kansas died Satur-
day, in San Diego, Calf. according to
a message received by his sister, Mrs.
w. ]. Morse, here tonight.
Mr.. johnson was 5years old. His
home formerly was in Oskaloosa. He
had served as state senator and judge
of the district court of Jackson and
jefferson counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
MCPHERSON WANTS WATER.
To Hold Election to Vote BOnds-May
Build Sewers.

Nickerson, Kan, March 16.-Fol-
lowing a meeting with Prof. Haskins
Of kansas university and G. L. NC
Lane. city engineer of Hutchinson, the
council voted to submit bond propo-
sition to the voters here this spring
to vote $4,000 for a city waterworks
system. A sewer system Will probably
be voted on at the same time. Ine
sentiment for a waterworks system has
heen sounded and there seems little
doubt the bonds will carry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
MARRIED SIXTY YEARS.

Aged Couple Mt DOWNS CeIebrate We'd
ding Anniversary.
Downs, Kan, March 16.-Mr. and
Mrs. Adam F1eener, Of this city, were
married sixty years ago Sunday in Des
Moines county, Iowa. Mr.. Fleener is
so years old, and his wife is three
years younger.
They have been married longer than
any couple in Osborne county. AS both
are in poor health no celebration of
the event will take place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
ARREST BURGLAR SUSPECTS.
Store Robbed at WhiteSfde-Believe
Prisoners Have Plumber.

Haviland. Kan, March 16.-New
shoes and gloves may be the undoing
of two young men arrested by officers
here. The Seigrist store at Whiteside
was robbed Monday night and among
the missing articles were shoes and
gloves. Two strangers appeared here
wearing new shoes and gloves, and
were arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
GRAIN INSPECTION PAID.


Hutchinson. Kan, March 16.-The
Hutchinson grain inspection office
paid expenses during the month just
past, according to a statement issued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-16
EASY
TERMS

Many persons have failed SO
far to understand our easy
term method Of selling Furni-
ture, Floorcoverings, Curtains,
Draperies and Stoves. Some
we are sure, think that easy
payment are only for those
who cannot afford to pay cash.
This l. not the case at all
We regard easy payments
merely ~ = convenience to the
purchaser who does not care
to lay out the full amount At
one time; and give our easy
payment customers exactly the
same attention and considera-
ton ~ If they paid cash
You probably intend to buy
some new things for your home
this spring, why wouldn't it be
good policy to select them from
our great big stocks at our
special March Sale prices? You
can't make any mistake by at
least coming in and looking
about.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
TOMORROW'S GAME
Sioux Falls Newspaper Comments on
Football Game.

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: With
the receipt of word that Madison has
a strong team and that they are COM
ing here determined to beat Sioux
Falls, the local team has redoubled
its sfforts to perfect its own lineup.
The fans are promised a battle royal
not only because this is the last
chance Sioux Falls has to any claim
on the state title, but because Mad
ison is one of their chief rivals.
The local boys have shown up bet
ter in practice this week than they
have all year. Their line and inter-
ference which have been the weak
points, have both been strengthened.
Much time has also been given over
to tackling and it will be a much
stronger team which goes onto the
field Saturday at 8 o'clock, than has
represented the school this year.
I'm any case the game with Mad
ison here Saturday will not be a repe-
tition of those with Brookings and
WATERFOWL" said Coach Stewart this
afternoon. Both Dwight and Bergh
are back in the line and the whole
team is on edge for the struggle that
gives the only chance to wipe out the
previous defeats"
Tonight the team entered upon its
last scrimmage before the game Sat
urday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
RAISE f. WHEAT
President of Better Farming Asso-
citation Against Wheat Raising.

Aberdeen, Oct. 30.-In the opinion
of II. +. Patterson, superintendent of
the South Dakota Better Farming as
ISOLATION, the farmers of the north
west will do well to turn a deaf ear
to the suggestion that they raise
more wheat, on the ground that the
European wal will make wheat high
in price for many years to come. Mr..
Patterson does not advocate reducing
the area of wheat, but he does urge
farmers to raise more corn, and to
raise more cattle and sheep. He
points out that recent high prices
have caused many farmers to market
their calves. and young cattle, espe-
cially she stuff, so that the north
western farmer who goes more ex-
tensively into cattle raising is certain
of good profits for many years.
Wheat. he argues. is frequently a
a failure, while the farmer who
plants corn and who builds a silo, can
quickly convert his corr crop into
palatable cattle food when he sees a
drought is affecting it. He insists
that sheep, too, are profitable. and
urges every farmer in this section of
the northwest to keep a small flock of
sheep at least. Concluding his state
ment. Supt. Patterson said:
"A wise man once said, Find out
what the crowd is going to do. then
do the opposite This seems good
advice relative to the increased pro-
duction of wheat. For the argument
let us suppose wheat will go higher.
With wheat at 81 a bushel and cattle
and livestock prices generally where
they are sure to go, ] believe that
one will make the greatest mistake
of his life IL he continues to increase
his wheat acreage. The safer way is
to put in our usual amount of wheat,
increase the acreage OF pasture, hay
and corn. and increase the number Of
stuff on the farm necessary to make
use of this rough feed. Today, more
than at any other time. it Is advisable
to keep down the wheat acreage or
at least not to increase the wheat
acreage, but raise more beef cattle,
more pigs and more sheep. and il one
feels SO disposed, to milk more cows.
This type of farming will not only
turn a profit, but will have an effect
upon our land values such as would
never I'M with wheat alone"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
SCHOOLS MEET
FIRST AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF
COUNTY SCHOOLS AT NOR
NAL CAMPUS TO-DAY.

The first autumn festival of coun-
ty schools was held at Normal cam
pus today. The attendance was large
the county schools responding to the
invitation quite generously. The
program as announced in these col
umns last evening was generally car
ried out. The athletic feature of the
festival was perhaps the most prom
inent, consisting of potato race,
shuttle relay, quoits, running broad
jump. fetch and carry, 50-yard dash,
60-yard dash, arch goal ball. stand
ing broad jump, bean bag throwing
relay. These sports were engaged in
by both the boys and the girls.
The games committee consisted of
Pres. j. w. Heston, Co. Supt. Della
Sheridan, Mrs. Edith Beaumont.
Referee, Prof. C. c.. Wagner. In
spectors, Stella Runkel, Blanche Por-
ter, Mabel Kvenvold, Nina Coffy.
Judges at the finish, M. Arnold,
Francis Roche, Harvey Lawrence,
Emil Loricks. Field judges, Ethel
Jones, Vera Cline. Clerk of the
course Madge futile. Scorers, Vern-
on Beaumont, Raymond Westaby.
Marshal, Prof. b. M. Lawrence. Of
fetal announcer, Prof. L. G.. Ather-
ton.
The day was superb from a wealth
err standpoint and the festival was
greatly enjoyed by all who partici-
pated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
WAR IN EUROPE
SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS COM
PILED BY THE ASSO-
GATED PRESS.

New York, Oct. 30.-Special: The
German and Austrian troops in Rus
sian Poland r falling back before
the Russians, but the Germans are
pushing their attacks in northern
Belgium. Thus the German govern
ment summarizes in official state
ments the situation of its forces in
the two war zones on which the in
terest of the world is centered.
The withdrawal in Poland is be-
fore reinforcements in the Russians
lines advancing from Ivangorod and
Georgievesk.
On the Nieuport-Dixmude front in
Belgium, where for days the allies
have been vigorously disputing every
inch of ground while the Germans
have endeavored to reach their OBJ
Observation-Disclosures offensive of the
Germans is said by the French to be
moderating. The French claim to
have made slight gains between La
Bassee and Lena. Elsewhere along
the line In Belgium there were no
operations worthy of mention.
OF the situation along the User
river the Belgian government said
the German artillery fire had slack
ened, having been "subdued" by the
guns of the fleet, and that the posi-
ton of the allied armies had i'm
proved.
The rebel general, Christian Bey-
ers, in South Africa, has been defeat
ed by the troops under Gen. Louis
Botha, commander in chief in the
Union of South Africa.
Prince Maurice of Battenburg,
cousin of King George, has died in
France as the results of wounds re-
ceived in battle. Prince Maurice re-
Gently was mentioned in a report of
Field Marshal French for meritori-
Gus service In the field.
At Sarajevo the conspirators who
brought about the death Of Archduke
Francis Ferdinand, heir apparent to
the Austro-Hungarian throne. and
his wife, have been sentenced.
Armand Fallieres, former presi-
dent OF France, has expressed the
opinion that the war Is only begin
ming and that months and months
will be required to overcome the mil
itary power of the enemy"
The American commission for the
relief of the distressed in Belgium
has forwarded from London its first
consignment of food. The Belgian
government has decided that all re-
lief stores for the Belgians must pass
through the American commission.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
LOCAL NEWS


Talk to Osborn about wall papers.
Leave your watch at Guy Il. Han
sons watch hospital, the right place.
Milk and cream delivered anywhere
in the city.-Paul HI. Brown, phone
red 342.
For Sale. One new 100 egg Queen
incubator ard brooder S11. Inquire
at this office.
Wanted. ~Chambermaid and strong
girl to do kitchen work at Jacks res
taurant.
Let Hanson do your watch repair
ing-he knows how.
Get your ice cream at the Sugar
Bowl, 80 cents a quart, delivered to
any part of the city.
Eat at Jacks.
New York buckwheat -four just re-
ceived at the feed store.
Table covers, napkins, caps, mark
ers, streamers, plates and everything
for Hallowe'en.-Porter Pharmacy.
For Delaware pears see car west
of depot. Phone Mackay Bros
balk.-C. w. Usher.
Rooms for rent, furnished or un-
furnished. Inquire at this office.
Eat at Jacks.
Don't forget your novelties for
Halloween. We are showing a beau
tiful line of Dennison's.-Porter
Pharmacy.
For Rent. Seven room house.
II. e. Powell.
Wanted. Delivery boy at once,
Apply at Runchey's bakery.
Vote for Edwin Hyland for county
treasurer. Thirty-three years resi-
dent of Lake county.-Adv.
For Sale. Radiant Home heater.
y. A. Donnelly.
Special for Saturday, sugar cured
hams. 20 cents per pound.-Peck's
market.
For Rent. Five room cottage,
good we'll and cistern, lower Egan
avenue.-Mrs. w. G. Abbott.
G. A. Bell OF the Luce Electric
Short Line was an arrival from Min
nsapolis this morning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30

mostly of experienced men, well
versed in Ewing's coaching. They
always are in the pink of condition.
fast and medium heavy. In Peter
son, Skinner, Caldwell and Sheehan
State has a back field without peer
in h conference either at the rum
ming or smashing game. Miller and
Hanson seem to have the call at end
positions, and show up strongest on
the defense, since no team has thus
far been able to make consistent
gains through them.
The lanky tackles, Johnson and
Weber, have been superior PLAYERS
in both offensive and defensive style.
Stevens and Nelson as guards and
Abbott at center form a strong fight
ing center trio, which never fails to
give grief to an opposing team. Hoo
yer, a new man at the college game,
is a vluable man for shifting to either
guard or center. Mccoy, jennings,
Laxon, Lanpher and Houghton are
strong second string men who always
are good for substantial gains when
needed.
The athletic association is prepar-
ing for record attendance at the Ham
line and succeeding games. In two
afternoons the boys erected a new
grandstand which will increase the
seating capacity by 1000. The new
structure is on the north side of the
field facing the old grandstand,
which vas %outgrown two years ago.
A large attendance is expected from
the surrounding country by train
and auto. 1t is understood that the
travelling men of the state plan to he
here OF Robo Day, Nov. IA, with A
full representation, to help support
States team against the University
of North Dakota.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
WAR TAX HITS BUSINESS
All Phases of Commercial Activity
Affected.

Sioux City, Oct. 30.-Cluttering up
of business activities by stamps re-
CURED under the government war
tax bill recently passed by congress
is f%oreseen by Sioux City business
December /.
Every business transaction from
the purchase of a Pullman ticket to
the sale of a Is cent toilet article
will require a war tax stamp. The
Wal tax bill lis found to hit practic-
ally every phase of commercial act
ivity.
When you buy a Pullman ticket
you must decorate ii with a penny
stamp. Another penny stamp must
be stuck to every telegram sent.
Bills for telephone toll calls amount
ing to is cents or more must be
stamped. A stamp tax of 2 cents is
levied on promissory notes and a
stamp tax of so cents and upward is
placed on stocks and notes. All
kinds of transfers are subject to
stamp tax and this is said to include
leases to the extent of the interest.
The tax or warranty deeds is SO cents
on instruments up to $500 and so
cents for each additional 500. Fire
insurance policies are assessed at the
rate of one-half of ! per cent OF the
premium. Even freight and express
receipts and fire insurance policies
must bear stamps.
Patent medicines are exempted by
the bill, but toilet articles are
charged / cent extra for every rs
cents of price.
The war tax, it is setimated, will
contribute about 90.00O,0 900 a year
to government revenue. The stamp
tax will become effective December /,
the tobacco tax and others of the
schedules become operative Novem-
Der !, but the bulk of the bill takes
effect Immediately after the presi-
dent signs the measures. Stamps
probably will be handled in Sioux
City through the Sioux City posto:-
fee, though the accounting work of
the revenue will be done by the in
ternal revenue department.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
FOOTBALL TITLE
BROOKINGS COLLEGE EXPECTS
TO BE CHAMPIONS OF
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Bookings, Oct. 30.-Secret prac-
tice three nights each week is now
in vogue at State college in prepare
played on the local field: Hamline,
Oct. 81; Huron, Nov. Z, and North
Dakota university, Nov. IA. The en-
tire squad is going through gruelling
practice under Coach Ewing, who is
determined that Hamline shall not
repeat it's victory of last year. En-
thusiasm at State runs high, for the
general feeling is that the Jack Rab-
bits are bound to win. Student a
meetings are the order Of the day
and are putting lots of pep into the
expectant student roofing squad.
State has lost but one game during
the season, and that went to the
State university by the score of 1910
in a struggle that nearly registered a
varsity defeat. Yankton, state cham
pions in 1913, we're easily humbled
by States warriors last Friday, and
is now out Of the running. Huron
looks like easy picking OF Nov. T.
while the Wesleyan contest on
Thanksgiving looks good, though too
far off to be interesting.
The game with Hamline Saturday
Is by no means won as yet. The
Methodists have a fast, experienced
team, expert at the new style of
playing, and nearly a perfect scoring
machine under the leadership of
Coach Baird. Although States team
practically is intact after the Yank-
ton game, it is fully aware Of the fact
that only by consistent. heady play
ing a Hamline be defeated.
The Brookings team IL composed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-10-30
TURKS Begin WAR
lombard RUSSIAN PORTS-RUS-
STA SAYS TURKISH QUESTION
WILL NOW BE SETTLED.

st. Paul, Oct. 30.-Special: The
following advices have been received
by the American Press association:
London.-A dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Petrograd declares Odessa
has been visited by Turkish war
ships. 1t says, Two Turkish de-
stroyers fired shells at Odessa harbor
sinking a merchant ship. The Turks
also bombarded N~ovorossysk. a sea-
port of Caucasia." The Russian gov
eminent calmly accepts Turkeys en-
trance into the war and declares the
Turkish question will now be settled
for good.