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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16

DUT even Myer was not the first to deal
- in American pearls for in the great
cathedral in Seville, Spain. rests collection
of these gems, gathered by De Soto and his
followers during their invasion of our South
ern States and his trip to the Father OF
Waters In the archives of the Spanish city
may be found wondrous tales OF the vast
riches of the American Indians OF De Sotos
days, of the immense stores of pearls found
by the adventures, of the utter disregard
the natives had for their value. But the
bushels of pearls gathered as spoils by the
Spaniards were lost in the main when i'll
fortune overlook them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16

WHEN the Boer War broke out General
w Sir John French, commanding the
British forces in France, was in Ladysmith
Natal. about to be besieged by the Beers
He took the last train out and seated him
self in the compartment of the car, smoking.
Hardly had the train left the city for Durham
on the coast when the ping of Boer bullets
resounded and the windows in the cars were
shattered. Sir John unperturbed assumed
a horizontal position and finished his smoke.
General Grant another soldier who
smoked--and died from cancer said to have
been caused by that habit. Once, when he
was going to New York. his train fell into
the Passaic River, near Newark, only the
windows OF the coaches being visible above
the water.
When the rescuers reached the scene of
the disaster they found the General stand
ing in water up to his neck-puffing as usual
on coal black cigar,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
Club Organized by Travelling
Men, Manufacturers, Jobbers.
Davis Mercantile Co. Played
Host to ~Get Together" Men.
MERCHANTS week 1915
Cooperation and Loyalty to
Employers and Topeka.
Boost for Topeka and Her
Products, keynote to Speeches.

In an atmosphere Of intense enthu-
siasm surcharged with the odor Of To-
peka made cigars. the aroma of To-
peka Maid coffee and punctuated with
the delicious flavor and fragrance OF
Topeka made delicacies, about $50 OF
Topeka's jObbers, manufacturers and
travelling representatives met at the
general offices of the Davis Mercan-
tile company last night and organized
q live, boosters club, voted to support
the movement for a merchants week
In 1915, and agreed to a man to boost
for Topeka first, last and all the time
under all circumstances.
John Kleinhans was elected chair
man of the club for a year and Chas.
Adams of the Merchants Journal was
chosen secretary. An executive board
consisting of three travelling men and
provided for to be named by the
chairman and secretary.
Short talks were made by W. II. Da-
Wis, w. o. Anderson. George McEn-
tyre, Andy Bauerlein. Harry Pugn'
Paul Levitt. c. II. Schwartz. J. z.
Witte. John Green. j. F. Baldwin. F.
E. Goodrich. Jack Kreipe. J. F. Hask-
ell, Otto Kuehne, w. M. Hudson OF
Chanute, Ed Grote. o. E. Wright and
F. K. Beam. Mcpherson, each advo-
eating an earnest desire to do some
thing to boost Topeka.
Following the speech making and
upon the suggestion of Chariss Aeams'
the boosters began welding the enthu-
siasm and interest into tangible. con-
crete form resulting in the actual Or
ganizatiOn of a permanent Boosters
club, the approval of the boost Topeka
spirit and the adoption of resolutions
supporting the movement Tor Mer-
chants week during the coming year.
Another suggestion made by MT.
Baldwin of the Kaw Milling company
proposed the creation of an lnforma-
ton bureau for the listing of products
made or sold by Topeka manufacturers
and jobbers and the distribution OF sucn
lists to travelling Representatives OF To
peka and the general public. MI bald
wins scheme provided for the listing
of all business concerns just organized
or any change made in various inst1tu-
tions throughout the state or Topeka
territory, this information to be OBJ
tanned by the travelling men and any
other authentic source to be sent to
a central committee in Topeka which
would in turn offer such Information
to all dealers who might be interested
in such.
When business and boosting was at
its height Mr.. Grote of the Davis COM
pany proposed Topeka made cigars.
fitted the word with action and every
body smoked, then came steaming cups
Of Topeka Maid coffee creamed by To-
peka pure cream served. as Mr.. Grote
explained. by Topeka maids and last
deep into delicious goodies Made in
Topeka
A rousing vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the hosts of the evening and
to John Kleinhans as the promoter OF
the get together" idea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
At the Iris,

One of the most notable film pro-
auctions ever made in this country is
the picturized version of Cameo
Kirby" perhaps the most important
Broadway success ever written by
Booth Harrington and Harry Leon
Wilson, which is offered at the Iris
today and tomorrow with Dustin Far
mum in the title role. Cameo Kirby
is a romance Of the south in the days
before the war, with love as it's main
motive and with incidents which in
clude many exciting adventures.
Cameo Kirby ran for an entire sea-
son in New York about two years ago
and was regarded at that time as a
distinctive departure. In the midst of
a flood of realistic dramas. this ro-
nance OF the south, with its gentle
man hero whose proclivity for gam
bling gets him into difficulties. and its
lovely heroine who believes in the
hero in spite II all temptations to mis-
trust him. made a tremendous sensa-
ton. The costumes, the spirit of ad-
venture and the entire atmosphere Of
the piece, SO successful on the stage,
are doubly attractive on the screen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
HE OBJECTS TO IT
Father Would Break States
Military Training Rule.
Quaker Doesn't Want Son 4
S@COllege Soldier"

IL student exempt from military
training at the state agricultural col
lege because of religious beliefs and
convictions? That question was check
ed up to the attorney generals office
and the educational administration
board today in the case Of Arthur
Watson. whose father DIR. b. S. Watson
of EudOra, Douglas county, seriously
objects to the school requirement. DR..
Watson and his son are Quakers and
are avowed enemies of war or military
training.
Last fall young Watson entered the
state agricultural college at Manhat-
tan. The other day he wrote home to
inform his parents that student was
required to take two years military
training at the school, The Young
man objected to this part of the
course. but his objection failed to ex-
empt him. He was Informed that only
in case Of physical disability could an
exemption be granted.
This morning DR.. Watson came to
Topeka to take the case up with the
attorney generals office. 1t was en-
tirely a new situation which he pre-
scented and the case was checked up
to the board Of administration. That
body has not yet passed on the ques-
ton. But DR.. Watson is sincere. This
afternoon he went to Manhattan,
Henry ]. Waters. If military training
Is required. DR.. Watson declares he
will be forced to take his son from
school.
I'VE do not believe in war nor in
| military training" said DR.. Watson.
War is unchristian and viewed from
| a purely selfish standpoint, war today
means a most probable sacrifice Of
| ones own lie. But don't look at the
matter from the selfish standpoint. 1t
| is something more than that. Our re-
hsion teaches us against war and
against military training or preparation
for war. 1t Is not necessary to fight
and it is not right to require prepara-
ton for war in our schools. especially
among students whose religious train
| ing is against war;
If no arrangements can be made for
exempting my son from military train
ing" concluded DR.. Watson, lit will
be necessary to take him out Of school,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey
will leave Thursday night for their
home. Miss Smith will remain in
Kansas City for a few weeks visit.
Master Robert Frank of Hutchinson
is spending a weeks vacation with his
uncle, T. A. Rulings.
Mrs. Tice, wife of Harold Tice of
Baltimore, formerly with the Santa
Fee here. is visiting relatives during
the holidays here
DR.. D. e. Chopper. Santa Fe doctor
at Argentine, and Mrs. Chopper are
spending a part Of the holidays with
relatives and friends here.
Engineer William Eckert went to
Kansas City today on company bust
ness.
Engineer W. w. Jones and Mrs.
Jones have returned from Argentine,
where they spent part of the holidays
with their son. Conductor Harvey
Jones, and family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
SANTA FE NOTES.

Items for this column may be phoned
TO 1918 or the State Journal L-fice.
Engineers Mabray. Corey and Corey
who have been working on the extra
board at Emporia the past few months
are firing Nos. los and 1O6 and 1O7
and 100 between Topeka and st. Jo-
seph.
James Chase of Hutchinson is
spending this week with relatives and
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Stephan have re-
turned to Muskogee. Okla, where they
spent the past week with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude r. kinsey and
daughter. Roberta Louise. of Chicago,
and Miss Clara Smith will go to Kan
sas City Thursday to spend the day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
WORK OF STUDENT
1t Is to Solve Problems, Says
DR.. G.. NJ. Sheldon.
Address Of Noted Speaker To-
day Before /. p. A.

1--WE are born into a world of prob
lens and we are here for the purpose
of solving them" said DR.. Charles M.
Sheldon. in speaking this afternoon
before the members of the Intercol-
legiate Prohibition association. mot
to do a sman's ulIHshares in that solu-
ton is to play the coward and live a
traitor to the worlds redemption.
Among other great problems
America presents to the student to-
day the problem of the big city, the
problem of church federation, the
problem of commercial selfishness, the
problem of child labor the problem
Of money and muscle the problem of
political remedies, and the drink prob
lem. ,.f.t
The last is in some respects the
greatest. 1t is not insoluble. What
can the student as citizen do to help
solve it?
First, he must have a right defini-
ton of life. We are here to help
make a better world. If a student
makes anything else Of a greater i'm
portance he will never do much as a
citizen.
Second, the student must learn to
give to everything the right value.
Civilization is not helped forward SIM
ply because a man has been to school.
What are the great things in life
Architecture, science, art and culture
another's threats. Only moral and
spiritual advance is progress in the
end.
Get the Facts.
The student can constantly acquire
facts about the drink problem Ignor-
ance is responsible for much of the
liquor power. Because OF this there
are four things which should be learn
ed and constantly given out as truth
to set the world Free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
RIFLE CLUB SHOOT.
l.. c. Bell Wins Medal in Open Sigh,
Match Tuesday Night.

The Topeka Rifle club held its official
shoot Tuesday evening at the indoor
range. 716 Kansas avenue. l. c. Bell
carried off the medal for high score
on open sight shooting with a score OF
22S-1O shots. OF possible $50. Al
Mason was second with a score of 226.
Col. Jerry Springfield made the high
score for telescope shooting with 239.
John Strickrott shot close second with
z3s.
The scores at open sight shooting
were as follows: L. C. Bell 22S; A. W.
Mason. 226: Jerry Springstead, 2z3:
Joseph Pontee, 2z3 and F. NJ. Harris, 204.
Scores at telescope shooting: Col.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
CLARK WILL NOT RUN
The Speaker Says He Is Not . Candi-
date for the Presidency.

Washington, Dec. 80. = Speaker
Clark discussed the legislative situa-
ton with President Wilson today and
told him he expected the administra-
ton program would be finished with
out an extra session OF congress. The
speaker said the rules committee
planned to bring in a special rule for
considering the proposed constitution
al amendment for woman suffrage on
January II, nd he expected a vote
the same day.
Speaker Clark said he had not dis
cussed with the president recent pub
lished reports that he would be a can
d5tlate for the presidency in 1915. He
declared he was not . candidate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

Mr. Borem-''Shan we talk or dancer
Miss Weereigh-'-T very tired. Let US
dance.',-Boston Transcript
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Agricultural Appropriations Bill Car
rying $25,OOO,OOO Is Reported.

Washington, Dec. 3O.-Senate de-
bate was resumed on the immigration
bill The commerce committee con-
tinued to work on the rivers and har-
bors bill. Senator Shafroth assailed
the water power site leasing bill be-
fore the lands committee.
Representative Volmer urged the
foreign affairs committe> of the house
to act favorably on his resolution to
clothe the president with discretion
to embargo shipments of war mater
ials to Europe.
The agricultural appropriation bill
carrying practically all the depart
ments' estimates and totaling $25,-
100000 was favorably reported from
committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
Get the Facts.
SAYS IT IS ABSURD.


Washington, Dec. 30.-A statement
having been sent widespread through
the United States that Russia pur-
poses negotiations for peace with Ger
many, independent of her allies.
France and England. and it having
been suggested that Ambassador
Bakhmeteff had knowledge of such an
arrangement the Russian ambassador
to the United States has not only is
sued statement denying such a pos
sibility bnt has cahled to the foreign
Office atsPetrograd and received the
following message from the Russian
minister of foreign affairs: Certain
ly please deny absolutely the absurd
statement.
(Signed) ''SAVONOFF."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
FISkE IS BANKRUPT.
He Is the Husband Of Minnie Mad
dcrn F1SEe.

New York, Dec. 30.-A voluntary
petition in bankruptcy was filed in the
United States district court here to-
day by Harrison Grey Fiske, theatre
cal manager and producer. Liabili-
ties were given as $4,000 and assets
$4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30
STOP THE CHILD's COLDS
THEY OFTEN RESULT SERIOUSLY

Colds. Group and whooping Cough are
children's ailments which need immediate
attention. The after-effects are often most
serious. Don't take the risk-you don't
have to. DR.. Kings New Discovery checks
the Cold. soothes the Cough. allays the
Inflammation. kills the Germs and allows
Nature to do her healing work. 6Oc at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

Teacher-"And Nathan Hale said, Z
only regret that I have but one life to
give for my country Wasn't that noble?''
Boy-'Oh, dunno. Most anybody that's
going to be hung would sooner have a
few more nves."-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-30

Used During the Recent
mail delivered this
heavy of
a q road-Pkoto by Wolcot
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
SAFETY STORAGE WAREHOUSE,

The Safety Storage Warehouse. in
the Nicely Building, corner Fourth
and Pleasant Streets, is now ready to
receive goods. If you have furniture
piled in damp cellar, leaky attic or
dirty, damp, foul stable, make ar
rangements at Once<tO store it in the
Safety Storage Warehouse. The cost
is small, but the protection is great
The warehouse will be kept clean at
all times, the building is almost fire.
proof, and goods stored there will be
just as clean and in as good condi-
ton when taken out as when put in
storage. Receipt in full given for
every article or container, and the
warehouse will be run to comply with
all State laws. Think of the differ
ence in damage by rust, rot and filth
on goods placed in damp places and
in dry, clean warehouse. Easy
handling of goods and good elevator
service
FRANK REMINGTON.
Cumberland Phone $40.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
FALSE ALARM.

The explosion of an automobile tire
in front of the News Office Sunday
afternoon caused many to think a
meteor had fallen or that one of the
shells from one of the big
guns in the European war had
found it's way to Paris through the
atmosphere. The bursting tire made
terrific noise, and the force of the
explosion threw the iron band which
holds the tire in position up on the
pavement, with a noise that sounded
like an earthquake doing a song and
dance with a plate glass front.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
AUTO STRIKES BUGGY.

A big automobile, bearing an Ohio
license tag, and being driven at a
high rate of speed, crashed into a
buggy driven by Augustus Reffert,
of the Riddles Mills vicinity, about l
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The bug
gy was demolished and thrown
against wire fence on the side of
the road, tearing down a panel Of the
fence. The horse was injured, and Mr..
Reffert was thrown with great force
against a pile of rocks on the side of
the road, and the ligaments of his
right shoulder torn loose. He was
otherwise badly bruised about the
body. The big machine sped on with
out stopping to ascertain the damage
or to offer first aid to the injured.
The accident happened in front of
Mr.. JEFF. Kiser's home on the Gym.
thiana pike. Mr.. Reffert caught the
number on the license tag and will en-.
deavor to apprehend the driver of the
machine. Mr. Reffert stated that
the machine came so fast toward him
thath had no time to. get out of the
way, and that the driver of the auto
didn't seem a bit particular whether
his machine went through, under
over or around him. He claims that
the driver gave no warning of his APP
preach, and that the occupants seem
ed to treat his predicament as a huge
joke
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
FIRST OF SEASON.

Grapes-first of the season-20 cts.
the basket. al
m u. L. SOOh az W.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
BETTER BABIES EXAMINATION.

The doctors who acted as eXamin-
ers for the Better Babies contest
have consented to conduct several
more, such examinations free of
charge for the benefit of babies whose
parents bedame interested in the ron
test too late to enter. This invita-
ton applies particularly to babies
who are not doing as we'll as the
mothers would like, but who want to
get into the prize-winning class for
next year Interested parents are in
vited to call up Mrs. Wade Whitley,
Cumberland phone 1856, for further in
formation.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
COMPLIMENTARY REFERENCE.

A recent issue of the Mt. Sterling
Gazette has this complimentary ref
erence to Mr.. Fred Weckesser, who
recently opened the BUSY Bee" de-
partment store in Paris: "Mr. Fred
Weckesser, who for several years con.
Quoted the Spot Cash Grocery in this
city, but who for the past six months
has been living at Appalachia, Va,
will shortly open big general mer'
chandise store at Paris, KY. Mr..
Weckesser is a clean, conscientious
and enterprising business man and
during his residence here gained the
friendship of large number of peo.
pie who will learn with pleasure that
he is to again locate in Kentucky"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
ANNOUNCING EMIT.

We announce the readiness of our
Merchant Tailoring department for
booking orders of Fall Suitings, made
up in a way that is different from the
; ordinary. Many new models in Tar
tan Plaids, Scotch Plaids and Home
spuns, and staple patterns in all
weaves. By leaving your order now
you will be assured of the very best
service.
J. w. DAVIS & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
HEAVY DAMAGE BY HAIL.

Reports received at Carlisle yester-
day show that the, havoc of the hail
storm reported Sunday was the worst
ever known in Nicholas County.
Many acres of tobacco were ruined
and corn fields in many places being
stripped bare. The storm is said to
have torn along path twenty miles
long Many tobacco growers report
their crops ruined.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
PARIS ELKS LODGE WILL
HOLD SOCIAL SESSION.

Paris Lodge No. 373, B. P. o. E.,
will hold a social session at their
lodge rooms in the Bourbon Bank &
Trust Co.'s building tonight. All
members of the order are urgently
requested to be present.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
WE NEED CASH NOW.

Every article in my store is staple
and would sell itself in time. But
We need cash NOW and are knock
ing off, one-quarter for cash during
our sale which is now going going on.
ff) A. j. WINTERS & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
BANK INCORPORATED.

The North Middletown Deposit
Bank filed articles of Incorporation
IN the office of the Secretary of State,
at Frankfort The capital stock is
nlaced at $4,000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
PARFAY-THE NEW DRINK.

If you have received a mailing card
for a glass of Parfay, bring it to us
and cash it for a glass of the best
soft drink ever put on the market.
(7-2D WARDEN & SON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
ATTEND WINTERS SALE.

Winters big reduction sale is now
going on. He is raising cash by offer
ing his stock of Jewelry at one-fourth
off. (tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
LOSES VALUABLE MARE.

MIR. Paul Hanly, the well-known cafe
man. lost a valuable road mare by in
digestion. The animal was valued at
5000
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
TOWN TALK.

Everyone town is talking of the
rare values Winters is Offering dur
ing his cash raising sale. (tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
BIG SAVING.

Tremendous saving on all Gas
Stoves and Ranges during the month
of August Come early and get the
pick.
H-tf) A. F. WHEELER e CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-08-11
ONE-FOURTH OFF.

One-fourth off regular price on ev-
erything in my store during our sale.
All sales are for cash. Diamonds not
included
(tf) A ]. WINTERS & CO.
The day book., 1914-03-09

Waiter Ito Town Councillor, who is
furtively feeling the edges of the
knives arranged on the banqueting
table)-It's all right, Mr.. Brown.
Every one of 'em has been sharpened.
Town Councillor (moodily) wor
looking for blunt un; t. last time
Aw wor ere Aw cut my moutn!'' i
The day book., 1914-03-09
-WELE. AREN'T. THEY?

WELL, AREN'T. They?
"Yes, Il certainly advertised for a
valet" said the gentleman, in reply
to the man on the lookout for
berth but you're as old as the hills"
''Well, SIR ,answed the applicant,
begging your pardon; aren't valleys
always as old as the hills? ?"
The day book., 1914-03-09

The of Aphonsus Church. Broadway
previously
food lodging
yaders ..<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
VOTE ON RAILROAD
 BILL THURSDAY

Washington, August Reconsideration of the bill revising the method of calculat- ing compensation of railroads carrying mall was concluded in the House today. A final vote will be taken Thursday
 A vote on an amendment, removing postoffice employees from the classified civil service was nullified by absence of quorum. The vote, to 1ss. indicated that the amendment will be defeated, and the original proposal providing that as its postmasters must pass a competitive ex- animation will prevail
 The House wrote into the bill today an amendment providing an increase of approximately $100 year to rural mail carriers