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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
How They Keep Boys on The
Farms in Kansas.

The Kansas farmer sees 20 it that the
boy has certain amount of recreation
and pleasure scattered through his days
of toll.
The son of the Kansas farmer is train
ed along financial lines from childhood
up, so when he is ready to start the seri-
Gus road of manhood and responsibility
he doesn't have to plunge in the water,
so to speak, without knowing how to
swim a stroke.
A Kansas farmer who had become
fairly well off by his own efforts trained
his boy along these lines. When the
boy was twelve years old he gave him
pair of colts, the boy to take care Of
them and help with the other work to
pay for their feed. When the boy was
sixteen the colts had grown into fine
team of work Lorses. The boy now had
some pigs, calves, etc, besides the team,
and took real interest in the farm and
the work. By the time he was nineteen
years old. he had nearly enough equip
ment to farm for himself. He borght
another horse with the money he had
made working for neighbors. got some
tools and Gets of harness. and rented %
acres of land from neighbor. He help
ed with the work at home and farmed a
little for himself. At twenty-one he has
full set of farming tools, horses, etc.,
and has landed squarely on his feet. T"
Next year he Will farm the home place
on shares. Here is a good example of
how Kansas farmers save their boys
Farm and EiroSidp
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
HEALTHY HAIR---NO
MORE DANDRUFf
USE PARTISAN SAGE

It's entirely needless to have insight
ly, matted. thin or fadei hair. A little
care is all that is needed TO make it
thick, soft. pretty, perfectly healthy and
free from dandruff.
Use Partisan Sage-it supplies hair
needs and is absolutely harmless. 1t
quickly stops itching head and falling
hair, and is one of the best tonics to in
vigoraie the scalp and make the hair
grow long and beautiful
Get a bottle Of Partisan Sage to-day
from H. l.. Perry's Drug Store or any
drug counter. II costs but 50 cents.
Rub it into the scalp-all dandruff dis
appsars--your head feels 6ne--the hair
is pretty and PERFECTLY heslshy. a5-2t.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
A Few Things You Cannot Do

You can't stand at the side o. room
with both feet lengthwise touching the
wainscot.ng.
Can you stand for five minutes with
out moving, when..you are sblindfolded
You think you can. Try it.
You can't get out of chair without
bending your body forward or putting
your feet under it; that is. if you are sit
ting squarely on the chair and not on
the edge of it.
You can't break a match if it is laid
across the nail of the middle finger of
either hand and passed under the first
and thid fingers. although it seems easy
at first sight.
You can't stand with your heels
against the wall and pick up something
from the floor.
Don'i try to rub your ear with your
elbow, for it will be failure.
II takes a nimble person TO stand up
when placed two feet from the wall with
his hands behind his back and his head
against the wall.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
You Will Never be Sorry.

For living white life.
For hearing before judging.
For being candid and frank.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts
For discounting the tale bearer.
For being loyal TO the preacher.
For standing by your principles.
For asking pardon when in error.
For being courteous as duke.
For the influence of high motives.
For bridling dangerous tongue.
For being generous TO an enemy.
For being square in business deals.
For sympathizing with the oppressed.
For giving an unfortunate fellow a
lift.
For being patient with cranky neigh.
bors.
For promptness in keeping your
promises.
For the dollars you have given to
mission work.
For putting the best possible construc-
tion upon the doings of others.-Wes.
tern Home Journal.
If anybody would make me the great
est king that ever lived, with palaces
and gardens and fine dinners, and wine
and coaches and beautiful clothes and
hundreds of servants, on condition that
I would not read books, would not be
a king-I would rather be poor man in
a garrett with plenty of books, than a
king who did not love reading. -Macau-
lay.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
"FAeeED-oUT" WOMEN
VIII Find Help in This Letter.

Overworked, run down, tagged out"
women who feel as though they could
hardly drag about, should profit by
Mrs. Brill's experience.
She says: Il was In a very weak,
rundown condition. Life was not
worth living. ! could not sleep. was
very nervous. stomach bad. and wa3
not able to work.
II consulted with one or two ply
sicians. without benefit. I read Of
vinol helping some one In a similar
condition so I began to take 1t, and 1t
simply did wonders for me. gained
In weight and I am now In better
health and stronger than ever. I can
not find words enough to praise
vinol. w. H. Brill, Racine, Wis.
Thousands Of women and men who
were formerly weak and sickly owe
their present rugged health to the
wonderful strengthening effects Of
vinol. We guarantee Vinol to build
you up and make you strong. II 1t
does not we give back your money.
p. s.-For rough. scaly skin. try
our Saxo SalvA We guarantee 1t.
B. L. Middleton. Richmond, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
SeVen..Aees of:Man.s Revised.

1.-THE seven ages of man have been
well tabulated by somebody or other on
an acquisitive basis, thus:
First Age-Sees the earth.
Second Age-Wants il.
Third Age-Hustles to get it.
Fourth Age-Decides TO be satisfied
with only about halt of il.
Fifth Age-Becomes still more mod
crate.
Sixth Age-Now content to possess
a 6x2 strip of it.
Seventh Age-Gets the strip"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Why suffer from rheumatism when
relief may be had at so small a cost?
Mrs. Elmer Hatch, Peru, Ind. writes:
Il have been subject to attacks of rheu-
ment always relieves me Immediately,
and take pleasure in recommending il
to Others 25 and 30 cent bottles. For
sale by all dealers.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-04-15

For the stomach and bowel disorders
of babies McGEE'S BABY ELIXER is
remedy Of genuine merit. 1t acts
quickly, is pure, wholesome and pleas
ant TO take. Price 25c and SOC per bot
tie. Sold 10y Wines Drug Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
Charles Sessions Sees Chance
to Cut Primary Ballot.
Eliminate the Names. of Per-
sons With No Opposition.
SECRETARY OF STATES PLANS
COdificatiOn of State Laws Is
Needed Badly, He Says.
Would Have County Clerk Ger
tify Names of Council.

Charles Sessions, secretary OF state,
will recommend to the Forthcoming leg
islature that the election laws be so
amended as to leave of primary bal
lots the names of candidates who have
no opposition for nomination. AS the
law now stands the candidates name
must go on the ballot whether he has
anybody running against him or not
Sessions points out that it is waste
of money and labor which the state
and counties might as we'll save.
Another recommendation from the
same course is also made in the bien-
NAL report of the secretary of state
now in the hands of the state printer.
CodificatiOn of Laws.
1t has to do with the codification OF
state laws Mr.. Sessions strongly urges
that the legislature make provision for
the work Of codifying the laws of KAN
sas which are now in about as incon-
venient shape as they we'll could be.
AS he states, the live laws are scat
tered through volumes Of general stat
utes and session laws. mixed up with
obsolete and amended enactments In
such a manner as to drive the citizen
who is compelled to look them up to
distraction.
One more legislative recommends
ton offered by the secretary of state
in his report will have to do with the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
ARE SELF SUPPORTING
Six Kansas Counties Have Poor Farms
That Pay Their Way.

Six Kansas county poor farms are
reported as self supporting by the
state board of control, which has just
issued a report summarizing the coun-
ty reports for the last fiscal year.
Thirty-two counties report no poor on
their county farms while only seven
counties in the state have any chill
dren in those institutions. The total
number of inmates cared for in this
manner is 89S, and these are CLASH
fed as follows: Insane, A; feeble
minded, 145; children, IA; other pau
pers, 695. The latter class are chiefly
aged persons, although many are
merely helpless indigents.
The six counties where poor farms
pay their own way are Chautauqua,
Harvey, Linn, Mitchell, Pawnee and
Phillips, but an inspection of the
county reports show that but a few
inmates are to be found on any of
these farms. The total cost Of main
tenance for the year was $137, 635.O9,
which is a slight decrease from the
expense of the previous year, which
aggregated $142, 541.54.
Wyandotte county has the greatest
poor farm population, or 127. Six
other counties, including Shawnee,
have more than 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
WORK OF A TOPEKAN.
Lew Hall Worked Out Photo Effects
in an Iris Film

Lew Hall. Topeka young man and
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace L. Hall,
recently achieved something of note.
This achievement is shown at a re-
markable photoplay at the Iris, 1.-The
Rose Of the Rancho"
Hall is connected with the Lasky
studios. The experts in getting out
the Rose of the Rancho film said
that a certain moonlight effect was
impossible. Hall said it was not and
spent many long hours in overcoming
this difficulty. AS a result, one OF
the most beautiful effects in the his
tory Of films was produced.
The photography in this picture is
really wonderful, according to Frank
Willard of the Art Craft studios. Mr..
Willard studied the picture closely
last night and took a careful inspec-
ton of the wonderful shadings and
light effects. The finished work done
on the film represent hours of labor
for the artists of the Lasky company
and the efficiency engineers, such as
Mr.. Hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
TO RECEIVE BIDS
Semi.Annual Letting of State
Contracts Next Week.
Proposal Offered in Favor of
State Purchasing Agent.

The second semi-annual letting OF
contracts for state institutional sup
plies by the board Of control, the board
of administration and the state board
corrections will take place next week
Bids will be opened Saturday and the
awards will be made Immediately fol-
lowing the checking over Of offers
Members of the boards are looking
forward with interest to the event to
see what effect, if any,. of the recent
state board of control investigation will
be observable.
A proposal in favor Of a state pur-
chasing agent has been laid before the
retail and wholesale interests of the
state by The Merchants Journal. a local
trade publication which has character
lied the proceedings Of contract letting
under present conditions as "grOtesQue
and unbusinesslike." Commenting on
the recent investigation and the general
problem of buying state supplies this
publication says in part:
There is an opportunity for ire
mendous improvement in the method
of buying the millions of dollars
state institutions. Some improvement
has doubtless been made; there is
ample chance for more.
Eventually the state will have to dc
it's buying through a purchasing
agent. OF course there is a POSSIBLE
ity Of getting dishonest purchasing
agent, but there are a few men left
who are both honest and competent
Get such a man and give him a big
enough salary so that he can't afford
to serve any master but the state, and
he would be in a position to save the
state his salary many times over, ev-
cry year.
There is too much politics in the
way things are run at present. The
purchasing agent should be appointed
directly by the governor, and be re-
movable only for cause. AS long as
he conducts himself properly, and
proved his competence, he should be
sure of his Job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
EDDIE COLLINS SOLD.
Connie Mack Gets Rid Of Another, OF
His Old Stars.

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 8.-Eddie
Collins. star second baseman. was to-
day sold to the Chicago Americans.
According to Connie Mack, manager
of the champion Athletics, negotia-
tons have been under way for some
time and the deal was contaminated
in New York today, the contracts be-
ing signed in that city.
Mr.. Mack declined to make public
the amount Of money involved in the
deal but it is believed to have been
a record breaking sum. One report says
the sale price vas $4,000. The an
nouncement which came voluntarily
from Connie Maek created q bigger SEN
satiop in baseball circles than his action
several weeks aaAfn asking for waivers
on Pitchers Ben IN Plank, and Combs.
There have b4eff persistent rumors
that negotiations were under way to
release Collins to- the New York Amer
leans but these reports WIRE denied.
The Federal league last year tried to
get Collins, but he remained loyal to
the Athletics and last summer signed
a contract for a term of years. 1t was
reported that the Federais had offered
Collins $4,000 a year for three years.
Consideration Was Cash.
New York, Dec. S.-Ban johnson
said that Collins had signed a five-
year contract, the consideration being
cash and some players of the Chicago
Americans whom Connie Mack will
select later on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

Rockefeller Foundation Has AL.
most lO4 Million Dollars.
Years Appropriations Exceed
Income by q Million.

New York. Dec. 8.@The Rockefeller
foundation made public today a COM
plete list of the securities held by the
foundation. the book value Of which to-
getner with income and cash on hand
made the total fund of the organisation
on December 1, 1914. $103. $50. s17.1s.
The book value of the securities in
Guiding 1913, 1877 OF net profits or Sc
curities sold and redeemed and unex-
pended income from the securities OF
$2,921.537-S9. is $1O5. "a, 271.66. Cash on
hand in addition is $685., 545 So.
The income of the foundation to
date. the statement says, has been ap-
proximately $500 900 and appropria-
tions approximately 81, SOC. 900. In ad-
vance OF it's annual report the founda-
ton Is preparing complete statement
OF IT'S finances. it announces.
Income Only Per Cent.
From the figures at hand it would
appear that in the two years of the
foundations corporate existence the in
come from its holding has not been
more than per cent a year, but in
the two years the stocks and bonds
have appreciated approximately $5,-
100000 in value
All of the funds of the foundation
consisting of securities the net value
of which at the time of the gift was
$1OO,OOO.OOO. were contributed by
John d. Rockefeller. In making this
gift Mr.. Rockefeller expressly en-
powered the directors of the founda-
ton in their discretion to utilize eth
er the principal or the income or both
Tor the chartered purposes of the
foundation. namely. ito, promote the
well being of mankind throughout the
world" .4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
FOR GRANDMA BASS.
Kansas City, Kansas, Police Build
Home for Aged Woman.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. S.-There is
happiness in the little Kansas City,
Kan, shack of loose boards and boxes
that Grandma" Bass calls home.
Although the little woman, Sc years
old and a Civil war nurse, sat SILVER
ing beside an old broken stove today
she did not complain, for a squad of
policemen and firemen, detailed by
the city commission, were busy build
ing her a new home, a home that will
at least keep out the cold.
For years the bent, little woman,
who is the widow Of James T. Bass, a
Civil war veteran, has knitted sox and
mufflers for the policemen. Two
years ago the Police Relief associa-
ton built her a new home as Christ
mas present. It was destroyed by fire
two weeks agO.s But she's happy in
her shedlike home today because the
new one will be ready soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
CALL FOR OFFICERS.
Commissioned Men of National Guard
to Topeka in January.

Commissioned officers of the Kan
sas National guard, about 125 in num-
Der, will be called to Topeka January
school, which will be held at that time
in the office of Charles I. Martin. adj
jutant general The school will be de-
voted largely to a review of work now
being taken by correspondence by the
commissioned officers Of the states
military organization.
Lectures will be given by Captain w.
c. Sweeney. recently assigned by the
war department to duty here, by Colo
mel p. M. Ogden and Colonel Wilder 8.
Metcalf. Part of the time will be spent
in regimental classes and the two days
OF school will be filled with work for
everybody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
FUNSTON AT OLD HOME
lola Is Making Elaborate Preparations
to Receive Distinguished Fighter.

lola, Kan, Dec S.-Major General
Frederick Funston. who was in COM
mand of the United States troops dur
ing the occupation of Vera Cruz. ar
rived in Kansas today to spend a fur
Tough. General Funston stopped at
Emporia where he visited William
Allen White. an old friend. He was
expected to arrive here. his former
home, tonight.
Elaborate preparations are being
made to welcome him. 1t was ex-
pected that almost the entire popula-
ton of lola will be at the station.
Numbers of farmers from the sur
rounding country who knew him as a
boy came into town today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
LAR|MER REFUSED IT.
Undersherif Wants Full Amount OF
County Damages-NOt . "Cut."

At the county commissioners meet
ing held Monday afternoon the COM
missioners offered settlement of
$359.5O on claims placed against the
county for expenses Of Hugh Larimer,
undersherih, during the time which
the undersheriff was suffering from
injuries received in an auto accident
several months ago.
The amount of Larimer's claims was
$5845O for actual expenses owing to
the injury. Larimer refused to accept
the amount offered him by the COM
missioners.
The matter will be taken up again
by the county commissioners at q
later meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

turned a verdict in favor Of the defendant
in the case of the Dansinger Wholesale
Liquor company against Dick Cooley.
baseball manager.
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-3sc doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
At late hour this afternoon no mar
rage licenses had been issued today at
the Office of the probate Judge
Fifteen members of the state board of
Christian churches of this city held q din
ner today in honor of George Lyons Sec
rotary of the Kansas Christian Missionary
society. Mr- Lyons was recently married
to Miss Bertha Moody. The dinner was
given as a celebration of the wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

present party council provisions of
the existing state law. It is the duty
OF the secretary OF state to assemble
the party councils and to make up the
official rosters of their memberships.
Sessions calls attention to the fact that
he has no legal way of getting the
names of members of the council,
which il composed of state, congress
sional and legislative candidates and
chairmen of county central commit
tees. He proposes that the law be
amended to make it duty OF county
clerks to certify these names to him
after each primary election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
LOCAL MENTION.

Christmas sale and bazaar Ladies' Aid
First Lutheran church. Fifth and Her-
rison streets, Thursday afternoon and
evening, Dec. 10. Cafeteria supper to s
o'clock. Be sure to come--Adv-
The Christian Endeavor society OF the
Fist congregational church has given .
box Of new baby clothes to Mrs. ]. D.
Mcfarland to be sent to Belgium through
the Good Government club.
Specials at the Roberts over Kresge 1Oc
store: STATS suits $17.5c. $l4.s5 suits $12.5
$3.50 College coats SIS, $9.s5 coats 1855.
skirts from $2-95 to $5-s5.-Adv.
Topeka Lodge No. 81. the FraternaI
brotherhood, win entertain their members
and invited friends. Wednesday evening.
December 3. All members are requested
to be present. important business Lodge
meets at H. East 1th street.-Adv.
Petition for suit has been filed in the
district court by H. L. Larsh against
Rose Harley. J. T. Harley and Others
The plaintiff alleges failure in payment
for material and labor which he furnish
ed IN papering and decorating house for
the defendants Amount involved 1t 81 S..
Late Monday afternoon the jury In the
INST division Ct the district cOurt -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Curtis Bailey was
West Seventh street. The pallbearers
were James Parkhill, e. H. Anderson,
w. w. Webb. s. F. Willard of Wfch-
tia, David Lakin and Edgar Arnold.
Marcella Hert1ein. the eight months
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Fl.
Hertlein OF 1925 North Madison street,
died this morning from pneumonia.
The funeral will he held Wednesday
morning at 5 O'Clock from the Ger
man Catholic church. Interment In
Mount Calvary cexnotery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

thereby creating unnecessary expense
Tor the county. Judge mcfarland said:
An auto was not called for that pur-
pose. An auto was used to convey q
girl to the colored Crittenton home and
when 1t returned to the county jail
with the guard the two girls were
placed in the machine and taken to the
upon the county,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
If YOU want to buy

your Groceries and Meats at the
right prices, trade at the c. o. D.
Store. We give you high quail
ity goods at prices the lowest in
the city. Free delivery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
Wednesday Specials
Special Sugar Offer
"a lbs. Sugar,$1.00

with n $500 order of other goods.
Sweet Corn, dried, Id. 80. $50
Cider Vinegar, gallon. :. .25t
Seeded Raisins, 3 pkgs. -. ESQ
Grape Fruit, nice ones, doz. $50
Cranberries, 2 quarts .11f
Pure Hog Lard, 15c grade,
Id. .12Hf
Potatoes, Fancy Northern,
COLDS. to the bushel. -. $50
Candy, Fancy Mixed, Id. :. 100
Flour, "The Regal Selves
good satisfaction
"a Id. sack ............. zoe
48 Id. sack. 81 .39
Beef Roasts, Prime chuck,
10. ......... .1ZH2f
Coffee, 3Oc package. 80. .23f
Coffee, an elegant Santos
blend, 3Oc value, Id. -. .23f
Matches, 10 packages for. .25t
Canned Corn, 15c quality,
Breakfast Bacon, Majestic
highest quality; some
stores get 35c h.; our
price, by the strip, Id. .25f
Brass Washboards, each. .29f
Pulverized Sugar, 2 lbs. for. 15t
Canned Kraut, Peas, Corn,
Hominy, Kidney Beans,
Pumpkin, Tomatoes, 3
cans. =. .Z5f
Soap, White Rose, 10 large
oars .. Zof
Figs, Special 1Oc pkgs. for 15t
Shoulder Steak, fancy quality,
10. ............. LOG
Butterine good quality, 2 lbs.25e
Coffee, fresh roasted, bulk,
20c grade, ID. lac
Oatflakes, in bulk, z lbs. .25t
White Cheese, Id. .18t
Butterine, "Swift's Premium"
"Marigold," Majestic"
Butterine, 'Eastlake,"
2 Id. brick .356
Compound, in 1O-lb. lots $50
Hams, fancy quality, sugar
cured, half or whole ham,
III
Honey, fine quality. rack. .17e
Mixed Nuts, fine, Id. zoe
Table S,rup, No. 10 can,
"ca1icd gallon" fine
quality, can ............ .35c
Butter. best Creamery, plain
wrapper, ID. .35t
Navy Beans. fancy Michigan.
hand picked, 4 lbs. $3.50. Use
Rice, fancy whole grain, A lb.25f
fRASERBROs
6upsx mr. BEST NA91s saTssA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
Bring in Big Gas wen.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. S.-A five mil
lion-foot flow of gas was struck on
the Robert Hanson farm southwest OF
South Haven Monday night. The
drill was down $500 feet and had to
be stopped until more casing arrives.