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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
REDUCE MEMS WAGES
United SO. se-ss, s WIN
Pull Purse Strings Jan. 4.

PittsBurg, Pa, Nov. .3.-From an Of
fetal source it was learned here that
the United States Steel corporation will
of employees On January 1, 1915. As
a prelude to this action, the reduction
of the dividend few days ago was
made. ~
1t was said Also that the independ-
ent mills will probably follow in the
wake of the steel corporation and re-
duce the pay of all employees. who are
not protected with working agree
ments extending beyond January 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
The FUN OF war
Soldiers ON Firing Line Have
Their Jokes.
French and Germans Hold
Song tests In Trenches.

Paris, Nov. 3.-Despite the horrors
and discomforts OF the situation the
French and German soldiers who have
been facing one anther many weeks in
trenches on the banks of the Aisne en-
gage in amusements and occasionally
indulge in little pleasantly.
The Germans. sheltered in concrete
lined quarries, chased towards the
French lines a horse round whose neck
was hung large placard composed Of
several well thumbed German newspa-
pers. The placard bore the inscriptions:
Good day to the Frenchmen. Do
you know that Russia is beaten all
along the line and that Antwerp is
taken?"
The Frenchmen smiled.
Elsewhere the soldiers have other
ways OF beguilding their time. A
French junior officer tells that in the
enemy's trenches not more than 80
or 40 yards away from his own the
Germans try to see which one can sing
the loudest. ION both Sides" says the
subaltern. I'VE have excellent musi-
another a fIutist. They accompany
their own songs-that is when they
are not engaged in 'slanging' one an
other across the intervening grounds.
LAS a matter of fact our voices
carry we'll on both sides and we can
often hear quite clearly commands
given in the German trenches. We
also frequently chaff each other and
play tricks upon one another when
we can without emitting to use our
rifles.
This morning we had a good laugh.
The Germans sent us over goat
carrying around hi~ neck a card with
the salutatiOn, And you. messieurs lie
Franchise, how are you? but the goat
was a troublesome fellow, devilishly
obstinate. In spite Of all our appeals
to come over to us, he did not like the
barbed wire and declined to approach
for quite a long time.
"At last he did come but once with
US. would not return at any price in
spite of shouts Of 'komm. komm' from
the opposite trenches. He must have
been a German goat"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
THE Weather. RECORD.

Following are observations Of the Unit
ed States weather bureau for the twenty
four hours ending at o'clock this
morning: Rain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
CAR HIT AN AUTO.
r.. M. Vanzant Hurt in Accident u
Fourth and Quincy.

r. NJ. vanzant. a grocer of Seven
teenth and Clay streets. was slightly
injured this morning when street
car. collided with his automobile. The
accident occurred at Fourth and
Quincy streets.
The street car was going east ON
Fourth street and Vanzant was cross
ing the street. He sustained q broken
collar bone. The automobile was bad
ly smashed up and il due to spend the
next few days in repair shop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03

and. with the aid of q derrick, hoisted
to the deck. The ships butcher soon
had the cooks supplied with fresh
meat. and during the remainder OF the
voyage there was no complaint from
the crew regarding the food. though
turtle meat or soup was served three
times day.
"A bunch Of eggs. each az big as a
cocoanut, was found in the sea mon
ster, and several of them are being
prepared for shipment to the Smith
sonian Institute at WashinGton.-NeW
York Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
NOTED Jumps" IS DEAD
American League Official Passes Away
at San Jose, Cal.

: San Jose. Cal.. Nov 3.-John F. (Jack)
Sheridan. dean of American League UNI
pires, died Monday afternoon at the home
of his sister. Mrs. W. B. Ward, in this
city. He was 81 years old. Sheridan re-
turned from the east three weeks ago
ailing from a sunstroke received in Chi
cago in August, which caused him to come
west before the season closed.
He had been sinking ever since and the
end came peacefully late Monday. Sherrt-
dan was conscious to the end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Flanders enter
tanned the following friends at their
home Halloween: Mr.. and. Mrs. Giffen,
William Tots, Mr.. and Mrs. W. s.
Reynolds Helen Reynolds, Miss Marie
Reynolds, Mr.. Eby and Miss Nellie
Chance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03

Sunday. - .ssse
Mr.. Morgenthau's latest, dated p. m
Sunday, said fe had been informed by
a member of the Ottoman cabinet of
the sinking Of two Turkish vessels by
the British fleet. in. the port of Smyrna
and the crossing of Russian troops on
the frontier of eErzerun1ii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
NEI[II0N.

A second gospel team from the First
Baptist church will have charge of the
service at the Walnut Grove revival
meeting tonight. The members of the
team are Gpaldipg. Hovatter, lett.
Shaw. Floyd, Temple, Carter. Lewis.
Miss Price and Mrs. Floyd. will accom-
pany the team to assist with special
music. Al special invitation is extended
the men Of South Topeka to be present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-03
TURK CRUISER GoEBEN PLAYS HAVOC WITH RUSSIAN SHIPPING

The Turkish battle cruiser Goeben,
secured from Germany since the out
break of the war. has torpedoed and
sunk at least two Russian steamers
il, the outer roadstead 1t Kertch.
Caucasia. It is said that the officers
AID some of the gunners of the
Goebei are Germans. The other
members Of the crew are Turks,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
from insomnia,

Well, how about the girl you en-
tertained at the beach?
She shook me when we got back to
town for fellow who took no vaca-
ton, and so had some money saved
up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
HAVEN'T SPOKEN SINCE.

"Once friend of mine and I agreed
that it would be helpful for each Of us
to tell the other his faults"
How did it work."
1--WE haven't spoken for nine years."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
Good Advice

"NYBODY but a cooper thinking
= of the September cider barrels
would have taken the young man
for poet at the first glance. He
had long hair and long legs-he had
dandruff on his coat collar-he had
a hard-up but ecstatic look-at sight
of horse chestnut tree at the curb
stone a smile Of poetic delight spread
over his face, and he spoke:
"Ah, September-one Of the en-
bers Of the dying year,"
Several passengers looked curiously
at him and wondered where he got
'em, and after a minute he continued:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
He Remembered One Thine

- HE man who was anxious for war
news, but who hadn't bought a
next to him:
ANY startling war news this morn
ing?"
Greece is licking Russia out of
her boots" was the reply.
But, man, Greece and Russia are
friends"
"Then it is Switzerland licking Hol-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
ObeyinG The President

Il E had been locked up for dis
IA turbing the peace, and when
brought into court the officer
whose case it was testified that the
prisoner had engaged in several fights
within an hours time.
"Well?" asked the Judge, as he
turned to the delinquent.
II was advised to do it by the Pres
ident, your honor" was the, reply.
How advised ?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29

Didn't he tell US some weeks ago
to remain strictly neutral?"
"Yes?"
other?"
Eyes, but it seems that you as
saulted several different men,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29

Truly, truly the year is passing,
passing away and in a short time we
shall be called upon to face a new
one"
That increased tho curiosity Of the
passengers, but brought no replies,
and the poet tried for the third time
by saying:
1.-The seasons must come and the
seasons must go. Today is the pres
emit; tomorrow is the past"
And let me give you some good
advice" said bluff-looking man.
seated across the aisle. IF you are
going to pawn that summer suit do it
this month and not wait for the No
vember rush to crowd you out?"
And then the poet poetized no more.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29

land"
But that can't be So"
"Mebbe it is Ireland going for Bel
GUM
But you are way off there, too,'
was protested.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
A MOTIVE.

THAT woman thinks she is reader,
but her monotony is simply madden
ing. I can't stand her. 1t is sheer
good nature that makes you let her
read to you so much?"
mot exactly-sh! I am suffering
from insomnia"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29

But didn't have to, sir. to obey
the PRESIDENT"
II don't see that you did,"
Then I will show you, sir. A Ger
man was Dragging of what great
fighters his nation was, and I turned
to and licked him." \
"Ah!"
Then met a Frenchman, and he
Dragged and I licked him. Then
took a Belgian and an Englishman
and Russian, and was after a Serv-
ian when the cop pulled me in.
Haven't got to serve all alike to b
neutral?"
Sentence suspended
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29

But amt the French fighting the
British 2"
mo, sir; they are allies!"
well, I read a lot Of stuff, and
mebbe it was too much for my men,
ory, but there Is one thing I haven't
forgotten"
And that is-?'
THAT my wife told me if came
in again at 2 o'clock in the morning
she'd crack my skull with the first
thing she could lay hands ont"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-29
WHAT'S THE USE?

Johnny, I don't believe you've
studied your geography"
mo, sir: I heard pa say the map
of the world was changing every day,
an I thought I'd wait a few years till
things got settled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01

seemed to rise, obscuring horizon and sky.
Were in Gods hands now!" Casco cried.
4The tidal waves on us!'
Immersed in their work, with every facul-
ty strung taut in the toll of salvation, the
crew OF Ships Bottom had forgotten the
warnings of the coast wires. For hours from
some mysterious depth of the ocean the
great wave had been forming, slowly gaining
momentum as it neared the coast, its shore
arm sweeping the ocean beach from Hat
teras to the Hook, spreading terror and dew
aStation, while the undertow that drained it
away again swept whole villages into the
sea.
The great wave reached Barnegat, almost
burying the lighthouse, at the very moment
when Iemmys comrades started hauling
him up the cable in the brooches buoy, last
man to leave the ship. When the wave
struck the life savers could only cling to the
top; the lighthouse seemed crumbling I'M
der them. But the rush passed, with its
millions of tons of water sweeping shoreward
like railroad train.
How they escaped destruction no man
knew; but as the spray cleared the half
drowned men on the tower saw something
bobbing up and down ike brown cork on
the sea, still clinging to the cable.
The oil ship was gone. the roar of its ex-
plosion buried under a world OF waters. The
wave passed, striking the breakwater sands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
CRUISE OF THE CASTAWAY COOK
Continued from page 9

of Barnegat with the roar OF a hundred guns.
Over the bay it surged, and far up into the
mainland; but the undertow had already
started out to sea, taking with it everything
that foated in its hungry NAV.
The return wave struck the lighthouse,
contemptuously tossing ashore the breeches
buoy cable. The brown bundle on the end,
which was Jenny Duck, castaway cook of
Barnegat, was gone, and big, bearded man
buried his bruised face in his hands and
wept:
@He beat me up when was crazy, and
sent me up to safety the owner of the Oil
tanker said, and now he's gone! A cook,
you say? A Man, | saw
What was that went yelling through the
channel when Jenny got licked off, Little
Welsh asked moodily. SOUNDED to me like
them Iamaikies that was on that Island
Queen craft. She was washed out?'
Pulled out o the bay with the undertow,
and run Jenny down goin' to sea, damn ERR
Long Johnson added.
Got his, just wen he could ha picked his
own life station, legs or no legs!' the crew
mourned.
The men OF Ships Bottom were all think
ing the same thing. The lifeboat was gone;
but when the Bayhead life savers came
along in their motorboat to take Ships Bot
tom off the light the crew offered to fight
them for the boat, or take them along, as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01

4arch supporters" relieving the pressure
and pinch" of the very numerous and OBJ
streperous nerves in the feet We would en-
phasize here the importance of having an
expert fit these arches as the stock supports
are usually as obnoxious and inutlle as the
stock spectacles, which ill-advised, and liter
ally short-sighted, patients with retroactive
troubles invest in.
Then we have the rheumatism of fatigue,
complained OF by typists, clerks musicians,
engineers and others whose occupations
force them to use one set of muscles to an
excessive degree. This is really nothing
more or less than "rnuscletire, called
euphoniously Occupation neurosis." The
cure for it is simply to give up the occupa-
ton for time.
Another form of rheumatism, and a very
prevalent one, is cold or perhaps we
should more accurately say that the thing
that causes cold is equally efficacious in
Settling that cold in the joints.
AND this brings us to the uric acid
n theory" discredited by many, but a
very real. substantial fact, nevertheless
The ingredients of this particular form of
rheumatism are an excess of uric acid in the
system and then a chill on some particularly
exposed area of the body. This throws the
uric acid out of solution in the circulation,
and deposits it, in the form of minute crys-
tails, in the tissues or joints. The actuating,
or beginning, cause of this condition is NAL
retabolisln, insufficient conversion of
food products into nutr1tive pabulum,
and the retention of toxic material in the
system.
If anyone, with an excess of acid, does not
believe that rheumatism is dependent upon
this. all he has to do, to convince himself of
the truth of it, is to eat three or four nice,
hearty meals hand running thick, Juicy
steaks preferred, and wash them down
with copious quantities of heavy ales or
other alcoholic beverages, or strong tea or
coffee-which is almost as bad. If he has
any tendency toward rheumatism, this diet
is admirably calculated to help it; that is,
to help it manifest.
IT, however. he is sincerely DESTROYS of
Kidding himself of this obstinate and pain
full form OF rheumatism. it will be necessary
to eliminate from his diet all elements that
go to form uric acid-sugars as much starch
as possible Starch is converted into form
of sugar before being Utilized and all foods
that tax the digestion. Taboo fried meats.
rich dishes, especially those which con-
tain large amount of purin-forming ma
terial. Favor light diet of cracked wheat,
rice, macaroni, spaghetti, hominy, milk,
eggs. butter, olives, gelatin, and almost all
fruits that are not too acid in their nature.
Also eat literally of green vegetables, prefer
ably those which grow above the ground
caulilower, cabbage. lettuce, spinach, celery,
and onions. Most nuts, excepting peanuts,
are acceptable.
Flush the system with ample quantities
of pure, soft water, and keep all the organs
OF elimination. especially the pores of the
skin, very active. Alkaline salts. having
solvent affect upon uric acid, will be found
beneficial. These do not include lithia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01

which has little or no acid solvent powers.
Electricity, in the form of static or the
high-frequency current, increases oxidation;
in other words, burns up waste material.
Some rheumatics may be said to be only
half baked. So, completing the baking-ln
a hot air oven-frequently rids the premises
of their accumulated uric acid; for heat
dissolves the crystals, throws them again
into the blood stream, and favors their elimi-
nation.
Above all, if YOU have too much acid.
be discreet. If you must attend football
games, go fishing. or indulge in any exercise
in which the chief work consists in sitting
still in half-gale of wind, do it by proxy.
Send a husky substitute. Otherwise, the
rheumatologist is likely to get you for a
patient.
In connection with this subject OF uric
acid it is interesting to note that the reason
we feel it in our bones when there is to be
a drastic change for theworse in the weather,
is because the toxin and acid irritated nerves
are more sensitive to temperature changes
than sound, healthy ones. Some folk are
quite proud of their abilities in weather fore
casting; but in most of US it IS gift that
we would gladly exchange for yellow dog.
For we could get rid of the dog much more
easily than we can the biological barometer
in our rheumatic Joints.
GOUT is another of the many forms of
rheumatism, except in name. In this
condition certain waste products, chiefly
uric acid and sodium urate, are not being
excreted in normal quantities, because they
are manufactured faster than they can be
got rid of. Curiously enough, low living is
as responsible for govt as high living;
little more so, if anything.
1t is distinct loss OF caste to the 3three
bottle man. with the thick neck and the
apoplectic face to have to admit that his
favorite disease has been usurped by those
scale; but such is the fact. There are the
same nodes (protuberances) on the joints,
the same thickening and stiffening, the
same acute pain, and, unkindest cut of all
relieved by the very things that caused his
attack; for full diet, with plenty of red
meat, and material calculated to make
blood, will arrest the condition in the I'M
derfed and emaciated victim of tea and
toast. Another form of govt attacks neu-
rasthenics, and produces almost the same
clinical symptoms as with the overfed and
the underfed.
These are the chief causes of what we
know as rheumatism. There are about forty
others-including the pains from hidden
tumors, old injuries, fatty masses, boils be
meath the true skin, muscle cramps due to
exposure, Commissions, torn ligaments, "grow-
ing palms. sprains and otter injurl s. lead
poisoning, locomotor ata.ia. abdominal
prola ,osus, and almost anything else that
hurts for which we have no more accurate
classification.
Rheumatism is. was, has been, and pos
sibly always will be. a convenient dumping
ground for medical ignorance. 1t says more
and means less, than any other word in the
English language.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-22

in the dock. All the terrible conse-
quences of the CHASTITY drama which
1 foresaw passed before my eyes,
Little by little made up my mind
to take my husbands place. de-
cided to go and see Mons. CaImette
that same evening. To my husband
wrote note: I will do this for you
France and the republic need you
can hour later l had bought a
Browning. At half past four was in
the shooting gallery firing at mani
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-22

kin. had no intention of killing the
editor of Figaro, but intended to de-
mand secession of his campaign
against my husband, to extract his
promise not to publish the letters
which l knew he intended to publish,
and, in the event of his refusal, to
show him what was capable of. 1
fired not to kill, but to wound. had
no intention of killing Monsieur Cal
mette. This affirm and regret my
act deeply.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
HOPPE PLAYS INMAN
AT MIXED BILLIARDS
Proceeds of Game Go to Red Cross
Relief Fund,

NEW YORK. Sept. 24.-The interna-
tional billiard match of 6Oo0 points. 1000
al English and 5000 at American billiards.
to be played by Willie Hoppe, of New
York and Melbourne Inman. OF Eng
land. at the Astor Hotel beginning next
Monday. with two sessions daily
throughout the week is rousing the
deepest interest among billiard fans all
over the country
While Hoppe is certain to keep a good
lead over the English champion at 1872
balkline, 1t Is conceded that Inman will
even the score by his superiority over
Hoppe at the English game Hoppe is
said to have made remarkable strides
at the English game. but he would have
tc be a marvel of skill TO beat the
Briton at his own game and billiardists
who have watched both experts at work
assert that the best Hoppe ,can hope
for is a two TO one break at the Eng
lishmans game.
Society women. identified with the
Red Cross Relief Fund. will be inter-
ested in the forthcoming match. as the
proceeds Of one matinee will be devoted
to the fund. AS many OF the seats will
filled by society women on this occa-
sion, the Red Cross Fund, il is ex-
rected will be swelled to the amount
of $4,000 or more. and the match will be
the means Of inspiring others to make
similar donations TO the fund
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
FARMERS MARKET FOR
FRANKFORT GREAT BOON
Trolley Company Plans to Bring
Produce Direct to Consumers.

Announcement was made today that
the Trenton. Bristol and Philadelphia
street Railroad Company has under con-
sideration the establishment of a trolley
market at bridge street and Bristol pike
The announcement came from the office
of NJ J. Hill general manager Of the
trolley company. and was received with
enthusiasm by housewives and business
men of Frankford. They are jubilant be-
cause the plan promises them fresher
market goods for less money than the"
are now accustomed to pay.
By means Of the freight service on the
trolley line the farmers can deliver the
market goods to the consumer direct and
do away with the Sniddlnman's profit. J.
Harry Shoemaker, president Of the
Frankford Board Of Trade, when he
learned Of the plan, gave 1t his hearty
Endorsement
THE idea to establish a market in
Frankford is a splendid one" he said.
"rwo years ago the Board Of Trade went
on record as In favor Of a public market
plan and will further any effort on the
part Of the trolley company TO bring such
n market to Frankford."
Mrs. Walter Brnton, president Of the
Mothers club Of Frankford, was another
who expressed hearty approval. prices
will he alashed' she said. "1t Is one
Of tho greatest things that has ever come
to tranl;ford"
Throughout all Frankford there is a
general feeling the benefit to the COM
munity will prove beyond estimation. and
expressions are heard on all sides OF
the hope that there may be no hitch in
the carrying out of the project.