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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
SWEARS He "AIN'T."
Itube Marquard Makes Affidavit He's
Not Tied'to Nationals.

Chicago, Ill, Dec. IAN affidavit in
which r. w. MArquard declares he is
under no binding contract with any
team other than the Brooklyn Fed
erals was received in the, Office of
President Gilmore today, attached to
the document in which the New York
pitcher agrees to play. for the Wards.
The affidavit. was made out in the
office of John M. fBarbef notary Of
West Chester county. Gilmore dis
played the affidavit as an answer to
charges that Marduard was under con-
tract with the New York Nationals.
hence could not legally join the Brook
lyn team.
The Federal president also displayed
a contract in which Ed Konetchy of
the Pittsburgh Nationals agrees to
play for the Pittsburgh Federal club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

the fellows IN our regiment has gone
clean dafIy over some girl who. sent a
box with her name written all over it.
He picced it together taking our candy
soldier laughed-'and managed to
make out her name and where she
lives He swears if he lives he's going
to find that girl and-weQ you know
how such things always turn out"
Suzanne had turned brilliant scar
let but neither the soldier nor his
mother seemed to notice it. What a
silly thing for girl to do" sine man
aged to say.
Plumb sflly-yes but I guess she
makes up for it by being a good
hearted girl or she never would have
made the fudge at ALL"
Little by little, after that, Suzanne
discovered what regiment the soldier
was lighting in-the boy who had
eaten her candy. She learned that
his name was Robert Moore and that
ne lived in the city in which she was
now nursing his comrade. Something
toio ner she would learn more of him,
and the thought made her happy.
Wnen her charge was we'll enough
TO be about she left him. but not be-
FORE she had promised his mother to
go each summer that she lived to visit
her at their cottage by the sea- The
old Lady said that she owed her a ire
mendOus debt and insisted on paying
1t partly in this way
II was three summers later that she
Went down to the cottage at the inyi-
tation of the old lady and her ex-
soldier son to spend a fortnight. The
war was over. but war times and war
days were still the topic of converse
ton.
Mr.. Henry" Suzanne asked of the
poy she had-,,nursed. did you ever
near again of your comrade who ate
the glrls fudge and was bound to win
ner; Did he ever find HERO
Funny! He's coming here tonight
to spend the night with three other
1eiiows, and You can ask him for your
sell. l hope he's either found her or
forgotten her." Henry added. This
love business gets me-Pm heart
whole for one." he laughed.
II all seemed so natural when
suzanne shook hands with Robert
Moore-so much. as if it had meant
to be- -
Suzanne Adams" he said. Suzanne
Its not an ordinary name and I've
been searching for it,
Why so?" asked hte girl, blushing
furiously.
Because she made some fudge and
wrote her name upon it to give me
nope through many long march.
That's why, and you know it. Later
on I'll tell you more" he said, dar-
hngly. will you listen?''
Suzanne choked with emotion and
could not answer. but she knew that
sne would isten-that she had been
waiting for three years to listen
Copyright, 1914, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
Journal Entries

The wise workman is seldom satisfied
with the quality OF his output. s-.s:T
= = =
A mans idea of hard work is the kind
he does. The other fellows job is easy.
= =
Not a few people expect commenda-
ticn for doing no more than their duty.
About the easiest way to destroy
many a mans usefulness Is to give him
a little power.
= = =
Few married men look forward to
pay days with the joyous expectancy
they did when bachelors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
READY FOR DINNER CROWD HEARS HER|AsYLUM SETlFIRE
Many Lunatics Perish in the
Siege Of Lods.
Germans Turn Their Artillery
ON . Mad House.

Petrograd, Dec. Many lunatice
in an asylum a few miles outside at
Lodz were burned to death when the
institution was bombarded by the
German artillery.
Terrible scenes have been enacted
in the region of Lode during the des-
perate lighting of the past two weeks.
but what happened at the asylum sur
passed everything in horror. The in
mates stood at the windows Of the
asylum, deeply interested and not
realizing their danger in the prepara-
tons being made by the Germans be-
fore the bombardment. When the
first shells struck, scores jumped from
the windows and were killed or seri-
ously> injured. The asylum took fire
and many were burned to death. Rus
sian cavalry. which came up, rescued
the survivors,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
CHURCH rs YEARS OLD


The twenty-sixth anniversary of the
Central Congregational church is be-
ing celebrated. Nearly seventy per-
sons were admitted to membership
Sunday morning at an "every-mem-
ber-present'' service.
Between three and four hundred
persons have been taken into the
church since DR.. Roy B. Guild took
the passionate two and one-half years
ago. Up to that time DIR. Charles NJ.
Sheldon. who is known the world over.
was the pastor. t.
The 1000 mark in membership was
passed Sunday. There will be a spe-
cial meeting of the Brotherhood OF
the church at $50 O'Clock this even
ing. Thursday evening the annual
meeting of the church will be held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

well known insurance man who was
killed in an auto accident Saturday
evening. will be held from the resi-
dence. 1914 West Seventh street.
Tuesday morning at 1880 o'clock. The
burial will be in Topeka cemetery.
Mrs Sarah b. Smith died Sunday
morning at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. s.. Crane. She il sur
vived by Mrs. Crane and Louis b.
Smith of Kansas City. Funeral and
burial will be private, Tuesday AFTER
noon at 2 o'cock. No nowerss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
PLANNING INAUGURAL.
Committee i'm Charge of Arrange
ments Will Meet Wednesday,.

Preparations for the Inauguration
OF Arthur Capper as governor on jan
uary IL are now in the hands of a
committee composed Of state officers
and prominent Topeka business men
who will hold meeting at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon in the Office of
Charles Sessions to perfect arrange
ments for that event. The inaugural
ceremony will probably take place in
Representative hall.
Earl Akers, state treasurer, is
chairman of the special committee, Of
which the other members are c. 1.
Martin, adjutant general; w. E. Da-
Wis. state auditor; Charles Sessions,
secretary of state; Marco Morrow, ].
w. Kelley, L. M. Penwell, c. l.. Mitch
eli A. M. Mills and j. C. Gafford
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

VALUE OF MENTAL HYGIENE.
The duties OF a physician no longer
consist simply of the dispensing OF pills
and powders from a pair OF saddiebass
as in the days Of our fathers. He Is
now frequently called upon to give an
opinion as to whether a certain water
is safe for drinking purposes. whether
given article Of food Is suitably adapted
to the needs Of the human economy
to furnish fuel and energy to sustain
life.
He may be called upon to give advice
Of a technical nature as to the SAM
tary construction Of homes or work.
shops. or advice which calls for
knowledge of engineering as in the
drainage of ponds and bitches for the
prevention Of malaria.
In addition to these duties he may
be called upon TO render an opinion
as to the mental status of an individual
especially in cases Of a legal nature In
which question arises as to the mental
capacity Of a person making his last
will and testament. or whether an in
dividual was Of sound or unsound mind
at the time he is alleged to have COM
mitted some crime.
A further responsibility has been
placed upon physicians as brought out
in an article on Mental Deficiency in a
recent issue of the Public Health Re-
ports which deals with certain public
health aspects OF mental deficiency
with reference to this condition among
school children. 1t is pointed out that
while school children and others may
be suspected of being mentally defec-
tive. it will fall to the lot OF the nhv-
stefan to make the final decision which
will classify these persons as feeble
minded.
The disposition of these cases. that
is, whether they shall be placed in
special classes or separate institutions
will largely depend on the judgment of
the medical examiner.
Increasing attention is being paid to
the question of mental capacity among
school children In relation to school
work. When a child is fl und to be
backward in school there will usually
be found some cause for his lack of
progress and in determining the cause
into his physical and mental condition.
BY this means it may often be possi-
BILE to institute corrective and proven
tive measures which will decrease the
ill effects of feeblemindedness and en-
able the backward child to reason and
to care for himself. Reasoning power
in the normal person enables him to
view new situations and solve new
problems. And it is this ability to rea-
son and to meet the various problems
of life as they arise which distinguishes
the normal from the defective mind.
The new physician must be able to es-
innate the varying degrees of detection
in order to advise hygienic measures
that will contribute to their reduction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

This great European war also has
paradoxical qualities. Regardless Of
the immense number of men who
have been killed, wounded and cap
tured. and the huge quantities OF
munitions that have been utilized or
destroyed, each of the belligerents in
sists that it's forces in the field are
much larger and better equipped,
stronger, in fact, in all particulars,
than they have been at any time since
the war began.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
BAD TEETH A CAUSE OF CANCER

Dali "A &AO0G III OtANA Ell.
Constant irritation Of any part of
the body is now well recognized as an
important contributory cause of can
Ger. One Of the forms of irritation
which has been repeatedly observed
to result in this disease is the con-
slant friction Of the sharp edges of
bad teeth or of imperfect plates
against the sides of he tongue. To
be sure, sores on the tongue caused in
this way do not always become can
Ger. Neither are wounds from toy
pistols always followed by lock jaw.
But there is danger in both cases, and
1t Is as easy to avoid 1t in the one as
in the other. A bad tooth should new
er be tolerated in any event, and the
danger of cancer is only one more
good reason for having it attended to.
Cancer OF the tongue may occur at
any age, but it is most common be-
tween 40 and so. Statistics show
very few cases under thirty. The ma
jority of these cases occurred in fe-
males, while in later years males were
found to be more frequently attacked.
Cancer of the tongue in young sub
jects is especially fatal. Out of thirty
cases there were only two recoveries.
The others died within ten months or
could not be traced. AS one-third of
all the cases investigated have been
shown to be definitely associated with
jagged or decayed teeth or imperfect
plates it would seem that here, at
least, is one method of preventing
cancer. It is probable that other con-
ditions occurring in combination with
the bad teeth increase the likelihood
Of cancer Of the tongue as a result,
but the removal of this form of irri-
tation is SO simple a matter that
deaths in cases of this kind must be
mostly charged to pure neglect.
Where a sore place caused by a jagged
tooth does not promptly heal there is
real danger Of cancer. II the remov-
al or treatment Of the tooth does not
relieve the situation and the ulcer
continues. prompt operation is neces-
sary, for this form Of cancer is quick
" fatal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
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WNSAR BY ms EAN4LHER

OSCAR AND THE RING

Once upon a time there was a little boy
named Oscar. He was deformed, and his
two sisters with whom he lived were
ashamed of him.
They were very naughty girls, and when
their father died he left his wealth to be
divided between the three children, think
ing that the daughters would be kind to
Oscar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

No doubt now about the war cor
respondents being careful with the
truth and as explicit with details as
is possible. They are particular to
report that the Prince Of Wales is
within the Sound" Of the guns in the
western arena Of the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Nor is the coal man likely to think
that he is getting square deal from
the weather man. In fact the latter
is always on the outs with one or
more classes of folk. all of which Is
only more proof that it Is impossible
to please everybody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Nor does the Federal League APP
pear to be overly particular in the
choice OF the material with which it
will continue the baseball war. 1t
picks up RUDE Vanguard with the
same avidity that 1t does Walter john
son, although not at the same price. Of
cnurSo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Unless there were other sources of
information. no one would judge that
the greatest war of all time Is being
fought in Europe from the news that
the German military authorities per-
NIT to be sent out of Berlin. The
bulk of it deals with everything but
the war situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
TELEPHONES.
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal il a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full Gay
feieoranh report of that great news or
Ranixation, for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The state Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

If you are planning to contribute to
the relief Of the Belgians give now.
Their situation is becoming more des-
perate every day. And remember that
it takes little time to get flour from
Kansas to Belgium even under most
expeditions conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Only sixteen shopping days remain
before Christmas. Are you going to
do yours early, or are you going to
wait until the last minute to your own
annoyance and to the burden Of clerks
of the nearly Wornout variety?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Contemplating the suggestion that
everything comes to those who wait,
Topeka should not despair. The long
projected interurban line between
Kansas City and Topeka is expected to
reach Lawrence by December. 1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

In all probability the United States
will never have any use for that great
est submarine in the world which it Is
planning to build.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Christmas turkeys are reported tc
be scarce in London, but not to such
an extent, probably, as they are In
Belgium
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

petltlOn OF complaint was filed In
Pasho against C. c. Pasho. The petit
ton alleges that c. c. Pasho deserted
and failed to maintain his two chill
dren, Margaret, age 9, and Ruby,
age 6.
At meeting of the Shawnee Coun-
ty Teachers association held Saturday
afternoon, John F. Eby, county super
intendent. was elected delegate from
council which will meet in Toneka
January 1916.
A marriage license was issued today
at tne orIice of the probate Judge to
Martin, age IS. both OF Topeka.
Following proceedings filed with the
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
asking the return Of three cent mas
senser Iares by the railroads Of the
state, motion to dismiss Injunction
suits of thirteen Kansas railroads
AGAINST the two cent fare order made I'm
Isot Will be heard before Judge CotteraI
OF the Federal court. With the excen-
tlon OF one road all companies oper-
a.lns In the state have expressed q
Willingness to have the suits dismissed
Ine next regular meeting of the
Child Conservation league will he held
next Tuesday afternoon, December 3
at ESQ O'Clock at the home of Mrs. J.
X; woodruff. e19 West Sixteenth street
The subject for the meeting will no
Play as Social Force" Responsive
roll call-current events. Mr. ~
fazel. Boy Scout commissioner will
talk to the club about THE Gang Shirt
IN Boys and what should be done to
prlng about a better understanding OF
boy needs. Dramatic reading. Mrs' w
M Glass. Each member is reoue~tai
to bring friend.
ca n,cnara Newman, an employee of the
badly injured finger while WORTH ~,
one OF the Capper magazine presses mi.
me, mornins: The accident was not serious
cr,,shl pSinIui' The finger was partly
One of the best looking window displav.
store. 119 e. Sixth street. They are a.
Playing their poultry department anronos
OF show weekday. o'
Cullen A. CAIN formerly CITY sd;+,- -.
the State Journal row with the pubIieitv
department. OF the Southwestern Beii
Telephone company at ST. Louis. will a.
rive in Topeka tomorrow for the Curl.
Bailey funeral $50 US
suspended against Steve Israel this morn
ING by Judge Dana of the first division OF
TIE olStTlct court. Israel plead guiitv
recently on a charge of assault and bat
terry placed against him by Joe Dwixeins.
The trouble occurred near the FEDERAL
building, Fifth and Kansas avenue
DR.. L. o. HouseI Of jamestown. Kan
arrived In Topeka today to conduct the
funeral services of the Rev. James Flow
ers. who died Saturday at his home at
1872 Polk street. Both Rev. Mr. Housel
and Rev. Mr.. Flowers were members OF
the Northwest Kansas conference and
were also close friends. having known
each other twenty-eight years. 1t was
one OF the last requests Of Rev. MIR.
Flowers that the Rev. Mr.. Housed preach
his funeral sermon. ~ ?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Stranger-"Why is Jones conceded to be
the leading lawyer in this vicinity" Local
Resident-"Why, Mister, Jones can boiler
L object!' louder than any other man in
these parts."-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Germany has right to be uneasy
over the prospects OF Italy joining
forces with the Allies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers As
ISOLATION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
100 LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANT to trade for used auto, Room lk
Rex hotel.
FOR RENT-CompIete 8 room modern
house No. III Monroe .. Inquire At ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

A marriage license was issued TODAY
at the office of the probate Judge to
Jesse HI. Young. age A, and Birdie
Martin, age IS. both of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07
LOCAL MENTION.

A petition of complaint was filed in
the city court this afternoon by M. M.
Pasho against C. C. Pasho. The petit
ton alleges that c. c. Pasho deserted
ana tailed, to maintain his two chill
dren, Margaret age 8. and Rubv.
age g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

cullen A. Cain. formerly city editor of
the state Journal row with the pubIicifv
department OF the Southwestern Rel,
Telephone company at st. Louis, will ar
nve IN Topeka tomorrow for the Curt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

one OF the best looking window disnIa y
snls week Il at D. o. Goes feed and see
playing their poultry department anronl ne
OF show weekday. p'"Po
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

At meeting Of the Shawnee Coun-
ty Teachers association held Saturday
afternoon, John F. Eby, county SUPER
intendent, was elected delegate from
TINS county to the state educational
council which will meet In ToDeka
January 1916
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Pending good behavior sentence wa,
ing by Judge Dana of the first siivisinu -
the district court. Israel plead guilt,
recently on a charge of assault and he =
terry placed against him by Joe DwixRins
The trouble occurred near the federe
building, Fifth and Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-07

Richard Newman, an emniovea 90 49,
Sapper publications press room, Sustained
a badly injured finger while worIinr IN
une OF the Capper magazine presses this
put painful. The finger was partIv
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-05-07
HOW TO PLAY NEWCOMB;
GAME BECOMING POPULAR.
It Is Devised With All the Essentials
of Outdoor Exercise.

The growth of newcomb has attain
ed such proportions that a handbook
on the sport has been issued. The
game was introduced at Newcomb col
lege, Tulane university. New Orleans,
in 1893.
A clear space is all that is needed to
lay out the "feld' for newcomb. Gym
nasium. schoolyard or athletic field
may be used with the same results.
A basketball court indoors affords suf-
fcient room for the game. The ball is
of the same size and material as the
official basketball.
Two courts Of equal size. marked by
chalk lines on the four sides. with a
neutral zone" between the two Sec
tons. make the field. At each end Of
the neutral zone a post is erected, and
from these posts q rope is stretched
across the zone, dividing the field and
zone into two equal parts. The object
Of the game is to throw the ball over
this rope and make it strike any clear
space in the opponents court. At the
beginning of each game the captains
jump for the ball. as the centers jump
in basketball, but the effort is made to
catch it or bat it into ones own court.
Then the captains resume their places.
and the one who has won the toss has
the first throw.
A touchdown is scored whenever the
ball touches a clear space in the enc
my's court. This counts n point. A
touchdown is also scored by the team
sending the ball, when one of the op-
| ponents bats it, into the neutral one
Fouls may be made by hitting the
rope. throwing under the rope, throw
ing the ball so it strikes in the neutral
zone. unnecessary delay in throwing
the ball after receiving it or throwing
the ball while either foot is outside
the boundary line. At the conclusion
of each half the fouls are added up,
an equal number, amounting to the
low team score in fouls, is Cancelled
from each teams slate. and all the eX-
cess fouls are added to the score Of
the opponents. A dropped ball scores
one point for the opposing team.
The ball always must be thrown
with II hand. but exceptions are al.
lowed in the case Of quick passing
when two hands may be use.
Professor Clara Gregory Baer. direc
tor of physical education at Newcomt
college. is the leading figure in the
sport. She says:
THE object of the game is to secure
a touchdown. Therefore. when on the
receiving side guard the ground OF
which you stand. Catch the bail. AZ
that will prevent the opposing team
from scoring a touchdown. Learn II
throw curve balls that will just clea
the rope and be difficult to catch"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-05-07
Notice of Bridge Letting

Notice is hereby given that on May IL,
1914, at 200 o'clock, p. m. at the audi
tors office in the city of Langdon, N. D..
The county commissioners will open
sealed bids for the construction of
bridges as follows: One l6 foot bridge
between sections % and "a, Mimic town
ship, one "a foot bridge between sections
"a and 35, Osford township, and one 16
foot bridge between sections 10 and Is,
Billings township. The successful bid.
der to agree to build all bridges that
may be required during the year 1914.
Dated at Langdon, n. D, this Goth
day of April, 1919.
ATTEST ELIAS PORTER,
j.. K. HAMILTON Chairman,
County Auditor. (40-42)