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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
WANT 2-CENT RATE.
Pittsburg and Joplin Railway Asks
Increase in Schedule.

Officers of the Pittsburg and Jop-
lin Railway company today filed APP
plication with the public utilities COM
mission for a permit to establish q
straight two cents a mile passenger
rate over it's lines. At present the
rates are based on zone districts.
The Pittsburg-Joplin line serves a
big territory in southeastern KanSa 5
and does an extensive interurban bust
ness. Its lines connect some of the
more important towns in the minir g
district and is heavily patronized. Fol
lowing the plan of other interurban
railway companies, the management
has in the past based its rates on zone
districts. Now it wants to collect q
regular passenger schedule and has
filed with the utilities commission an
application for a straight two cents a
mile rate.
Hearing on the application has been
set for Nav 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
GAVE TO HARVARD.
Three Descendants of Richard Dodge
Live in Topeka

That "a mans deeds live after him.
is truth pretty well accepted, but
better brought to the actual compre-
hension by a look backwards
A Topekan is in possession of
story which warrants the belief that
generous gifts to colleges involves
large consequences; and rebound TO
the benefit of the giver.
Among the early records OF Beverly,
Mass, is a list of twenty-one subscrib-
ers to Harvard college, dated 1858,
A D. The name of Richard Dodge
heads this list We read in the
Dodge Family Genealogy" that his
donation was large for those times
Again we read that some two hum
dred and thirty years after, a certain
-Four Hundred"-a1 descendants of
this Richard Dodge and his brother,
VIM Dodge-he1d a grand family re-
union in Philadelphia
A large number in this gathering
were college graduates. representing
all professions of learning In the list
of guests we read few familiar
names such as Senator VIM. Dodge
of New York, Jos. T. Dodge of North
ern Pacific railroad fame and COM
piler of the Dodge Books" Abigail
Dodge better known as Gail Hamil-
ton Martin Dodge of Ohio, who in
late years visited Topeka in the in
terest of good roads. General Gran
vile Dodge of New York, and others
From the array of educators, au-
thors civil engineers, doctors, law
yerS, statesmen, etc, we must con-
clude that the Dodges had lived dur
ing those eight generations under the
influence and training of colleges
And when we read. in addition, the
records of the lives and the biOgraph-
ical sketches of nearly three thousand
Dodge descendants, we must also con-
ciude that a large measure of pros
perity has attended the family of the
man who showed in a substantial way
his appreciation of a college
1t is interesting to note, in this con-
nection, that among the generous con-
tributors and workers in behalf OF
Washburn college in its present cam
paign for 100000 endowment there
are three of the descendants of Rich
ard Dodge, the early Harvard benc-
factor namely: Mrs H. l. Shirer.
Mrs w. A. S. Bird and Mrs. c. c..
Blake1y, all of this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
ROSES LOVE, TOO.
More Violently Than Men, Says Plant
Research Professor

Philadelphia, Pa. April 27.-Pro-
fessor Henry G. Walter. head of the
plant research institute of Longborne,
declares that roses fall in love. He
says that the passion of the Killarney
for the crimson rambler is wholly
sensuous.
In fact" said the professor 1.-The
love of rose or the Vitodynamic de-
sire to bring about physiological and
chemical union of two rose cells,
the desire of the rose cell for union is
never governed by spiritual ideals or
conscious standards of ethical worth.
1t knows no MORALS
The professor added that if a man
loved as violently and recklessly as
the roses, the divorce courts would
be running over time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
LIVES IN CELLAR
EdOuard De ReSZke Reduced to
Poverty by War.
Noted Polish BaSSO Writes of
His COuntry's Suffering.

New York. April 27.-Edouard De
Reszke, the noted Polish basso, for so
many years a member of the Metro
politan Opera company, is now living
in a cellar in Poland. He has no fuel,
no oil, no coffee and has been reduced
to state of restitution as a result of
the war that RACES in Poland.
The above information was given
out here today by the American Pol
iSh relief committee of which Marcella
Sembrich is president. The informa-
ton concerning the plight of De
Reszke came to New York in a letter
written by the basso to his brother,
Jean De Reszke, the tenor
My poor brother said Jean De
ResZke, was unable to get away from
the war zone in time. He wrote this
letter several weeks ago and now 1
fear he may never survive the terrible
hardships. He had plenty of money
and a splendid estate, but all were
swept away
MY dear brother wrote Edouard,
whether this will ever get through
the lines and reach you do not know.
am sure no man could get through
alive, with all this fighting and the
continual bombardment on every
hand.
THE war broke with such sudden
ness that it was impossible to escape.
/ was forced to remain here on my
estate in Garnesk- This part of Po-
a desert All is desolate and every one
is suffering My beautiful estate has
met the common fate and been re-
duced to ashes. l am now living in n
cellar with Scanty covering. If a shell
should drop in it would afford no pro-
lection So fierce has been the fight
ing here that there have been DAYS
when 1 could not venture forth. We
have been between two fires All Po-
land needs relief. I have no coal, oil,
coffee and only a handful of grain
left. Through the cold and the rain
1 have had but poor shelter. but ny
lot is the same as that of my fellow
countrymen here Every one is in
want; every one is suffering. Many
are dead and many more will die I'M
less aid reaches them soon. Prince
LukeuirSki and his wife recently
reached here and are sharing my eel
lar with me- Their own beautiful es-
tate has been destroyed and even the
cellar blown to atoms by the shells.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
TO RAISE 100000
Methodist Leaders Plan Pension Fund
for Ministers and Families.

Chicago, April 27.-PIans to raise a
S10,0OO,0OO fund to provide pensions
for retired Methodist minister's, their
widows and orphans were outlined at
a national conference of bishops and
conference representatives of the
Methodist Episcopal church which
opened here today. In an address of
welcome. George w. Dixon, president
of the Chicago Home Missionary and
Church Extension society, said that
provision for old age was a great mod
ern humanitarian movement and that
the church owed to its retired minis
tiers a debt it could never repay.
''AlI great mercantile and Industrial
concerns are recognizing their debt to
aged employees and surely the church
should lead rather than to follow in
such a movement" Mr. Dixon said.
The pension plan includes the
esta bIishing of a retiring annuity
based on the years of service given by
the minister and the providing of such
additional amount as maybe necessary
in cases where the condition requires
more than the pension affords. Rev.
Joseph B. Hingeley, corresponding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
THE USE OF SOAP
SPOILS THE HAIR

Soap should be used very spar
ingly. if at all. if you want to keep
your hair looking it's best. Most
soaps and prepared shampoos con-
tain too much aIkali. This. dries
the scalp. makes the hair brittle,
ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil
(Which is pure and greaseIess, is
cheaper and better than soap or
anything else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will
cleanse the hair and scalp thor
oughly. Simply moisten the hair
with water and rub it in. II makes
an abundance of rich. creamy Iath-
err, which rinses out easily. remov-
ing every particle of dust, dirt,
dandruff and excessive oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly, and
il leaves the scalp soft, and the hair
fine and silky. bright. lustrous,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get mu1sified cocoanut
oil at any pharmacy, and a few
ounces will supply every member of
the family for months.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
BUY 1T AT HOME.
Factory Survey Shows Duty of To-
pekans Here.

The factory survey which is being
conducted by the Commercial club
has revealed some interesting facts
concerning the Wolff Packing COM
pany. Some of the information pro-
cured was included in letter to 1000
Topeka housewives, sent out by the
publicity committee of the club, under
Charles Dillon.
The letter follows:
Dear Madame-When a business
pays $4,000 a year in taxes in Topeka
it is entitled to your support, isn't it?
This is one of the big facts shown in
the Commercial clubs report of the
Wolff Packing company, the first
plant visited in the clubs industrial
survey. 1t shows also, that this firm
employs $50 or more persons. 22S of
them over Fl years old Its employees
have 2SS children-future citizens.
Isn't this worth remembering when
you buy provisions?
But there are other facts in this
report: The Wolff Packing company
spends an average of $2,5O0,0Oo a year
for raw material, / 5 per cent of it in
Shawnee county. 1t pays out annual
ly s167.5OO for wages, and this is
spent right here at home Don't you
believe in encouraging such a business
by buying its products? These prod
ucts are worth nearly 100000
year, and you and the other house
wives of Topeka might double the
output, double the payroll, double the
amount spent in Topeka, and mako
this plant grow until its taxes would
be a mighty factor in the upbuilding
of the city.
1.-The other firms listed on the back
/ of this letter will be reported upon
before the Industrial survey is ended.
/ They are all entitled to your support.
Read the list Ask for Topeka Made
Goods when you buy, and help in
/ improving the city by increasing its
commercial output. Very truly yours,
! The Commercial Club,
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE,
Charles Dillon, Chairman.
The survey shows that of the 179
employees who answered the ques-
/ tions submitted 12S are married and
/ 5 i single.
| These persons have 2S8 children, of
whom LOG are in school and IS work
ing. Twenty-seven have temporary
employment and AT permanent en-
ployment
OF the employees reporting So own
their own homes and IA rent The
prevailing nationalities are: Ameri-
! car, German, Irish, mixed and col
ored. e-1ts
Of the 20 coIorcd persons eight own
their own homes and seven rent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
RELIEF IS In SIGHT.
Cargo of $4,000 Bottles Scotch Whisk,
Arrive From Glasgow.

New York, April 27.-Prominent
club men heaved large signs of relief
as the prospect of an endless line of
IS and SIS stretched out before them
and demon statisticians along the
North river Jared the well known
numeral system fore and aft figuring
out just how many highballs there are
in $4,000 bottles of Scotch
All of which leads up to the fact
that the Anchor line Cameronia stag
gered up the Hudson Monday under
load of just that number of bottles of
Scotland's justly popular beverage di
rect from Glasgow.
This record breaking load was in
terpreted in some quarters as the first
result of the prohibition wave in Eng
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
FIND IT AGAIN.
Garden of Eden Located in British
Guinea This Time.
paSSenge

Philadelphia, April 27.-That the
Garden of Eden was located in Brit
ish Guinea, near the Brazilian border,
seems to be borne out by the exist
ence there of the stump of what is
claimed by natives to have been the
tree of life. The stump is petrified
and, according to DR.. William c.
Farabe, leader of the university mu-
seum's Amazon expedition, there is, in
the legend connected with it. a strik-
ing resem blance to the story of the
creation told in the Bible.
Doctor Farabe has just sent the mu-
scum his field notes giving an account
of the beginning of the world. as told
by one of the tribes he found in the
mountains that divided Brazil from
the GuineaS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
WILL THEY QUIT NOW?
Jitneys Have to Light TOnneau-
Nothing to 1t.

Milwaukee. Wis, April 27.-You
cannot take your best girl on your lap
in jitney car if an ordinance intro
duced by Alderman Morgan is passed
Neither can you do any Spooning in
the dark of the moon, for every car
must be provided with an electric light
in the tonneau, to be lit an hour after
shutdown
The smoke nuisance is to be abated,
too. for the driver may not engage in
any unnecessary conversation nor
smoke any pipe, cigar or cigarette
while driving a car containing pas
sengers He is not permitted to drink
any intoxicating liquors while engaged
in driving.
Drivers with foshOrn voices will
have no advantages over the more
genteeI sort, for they are not allowed
to solicit passengers by calling or
shouting or using a horn, bell or
whistle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
VOTING MACHINES FREE
Thirty-two Mechanical Voters at
Polls MAY is.

Thirty-two voting machines for the
special election to be held May 1 5, at
which the city will vote on the propC-
sition of buying voting machines and
Shawnee county will settle the free
fair question, will be furnished the
city by the Kansas Voting Machine
company. Petitions recently circuIat-
ed in favor of the voting machine
election are being checked at the city
hall by the city clerk and a number
of deputies.
For the benefit of those who wish
to vote at the special election and are
not properly registered the election
commissioner office is open from 8
o o'clock in the morning until 10
o'clock in the evening. The books Will
close May f. Those who voted 1T
the election held November 3, 1914. or
have registered since are eligible to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
LISTEN HERE, KIDS.
n. VI. c. \. Doctor Says Sulphur and
MOlaSSeS No Good.

New York, April 27.-Another of
the good old fashioned remedies has
gone overheard with a loud splash
before the discoveries of modern
medicine. And not a single boy will
mourn its passage. Listen to the
words of DR.. Welzmiller, physical di-
rector of the Y NJ. c. A, the man who
has just knocked sulphur and mo-
lasses through the ropes.
There is as much virtue in a dill
pickle as there is in sulphur and mo-
lasses- Neither will cure spring fever.
Change your food with the changing
aSon- Eat less steaks and more
fruit salads and don't forget little
exercise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
FRISkED The PEN.
Paroled Illinois Prisoner Broke in and
Took Tools.

Springfield, ILL.,. April 27.-AIl rec
ords for breaking into the peniten-
tiary' have been shattered by Alfred
Jackson, a prisoner at Chester. Ill.
A month ago he was ordered pa
rolled and his papers were signed by
Attorney Welsh of East St Louis. At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27

Perhaps those good looking floors
you see are not brand new DeVOe
Floor Wax was probably used. C. NJ.
Hill & Son.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27

land, but not single white ribbon
waved here as giant cranes tenderly
deposited case after case on Ameri-
can soil
The whisky ship" also carried 442
passengers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27

Argentine recently sold $1,000 900
worth of hides to Boston firms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27
Mayor Pitches New Curve.

Hammond, Ind, April 27.-When
Mayor John D. Smalley pitched the
first ball at the opening of the Ham
mond City league season he invented
new curve, which he called the
''F'izzy' 1t fooled the batter and so
ratified him he struck out. The curve
is an inshoot, delivered with q, rising
overland snap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-27

If it's Devoe it's all you need tc
know about paint c. NJ. Hill & Son
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Rats as Plaque Transmitters

In view of the admitted importance of the rat in the transmission of plague, the study of this disease among rodents has often as necessary from the point of view of preventive hygiene as is the management of the human cases when they arise. In report to the local government board of England on rat plague in East Ang- lia during the period from July to October. 1911, the magnitude of a sin gle campaign is shown. During four months 15.332 rats were examined for plague infection. Thirty-fve of the rats were found to be plague infected. Twenty-seven premises were found to harbor plague-infected rats The places were all within an area previ- ously pronounced to be infected. The rat destruction. which had been main tained by local enterprise for some what more than year, had in many localities appreciably diminished the rat population.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
EDISON ID HEAD
 ADVISORY BOARD BOARD OF CIVILIAN INVENTORS FOR A BUREAU OF INVENTION
 TO BE CREATED.
OTHERS WILL BE NAMED
Secretary Daniels Says There Is Great Service to Be Rendered to
 Navy and Country at Large.

West Orange. = Thomas 4. Edison has accepted an invitation from Sec retary Daniels to head an advisory board of civilian inventors for a bu- reau of invention and development, to be created in the Navy Department. His acceptance will go forward imme- diately to Washington, where the new plans await word from the man who can turn dreams into realities"
 Mir Daniels idea of utilizing the fn- ventive genius of Americans in and out of the military and naval service to meet conditions of warfare shown in the conflict on land and sea in Europe is outlined in letter written asking MT Edison whether, as a pas triotic service to his country, he would undertake the task of advising the proposed bureau. The plan is to have several men prominent in special lines of inventive research associated in the work
 Among the great problems to be laid before the investigators, the sec retary mentioned submarine warfare. adding that he felt sure that with MT. Edison's wonderful brain to help them the officers of the navy would be able to meet this new danger with new devices that will assure peace to our country by their effectiveness"
 "I have been intending for some time," MT Daniels said in his letter. ito write you expressing my admira. ton at the splendid and patriotic at titude you have taken, as reported in the public press, in refusing to de vote your great inventive genius to warlike subjects except at the call of your own country I have de- ferred writing, however. because at the same time, I wanted to take LID with you another matter to which have given great deal of thought a matter in which I think vour ideas and mine coincide. There is very great service that you can rem der the navy and the country at large and one which I am encouraged to believe you will consent to under take.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15

sunshine the pure air and invigorat- ing winds. He is not cooped up among brick walls with only narrow aper- lures from which he may get glimpses of the sky. The farmer of today can have all the conyeniences
 enjoyed by the dweller in the city, and some luxuries unattainable by tke city man. In farming there is a wide scope for ambition. There is oppor- tunity for man with bare hands and empty pockets to begin as a 1aborer and attain a competence and position in which he may take just pride.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Editors Not important.

Los ngeles.-EIumble mention of Mrs. Jones bringing eggs to town" is of more value to a country news paper from business standpoint than the publication of an editorial page, Herbert Cavaness, editor of the Chanute (Kan.) Tribune, told d5le- gates to the National Editorial Asso- citation convention here.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
INDEPENDENCE ON THE FARM.

Farming is a most profitable en
 ployment. No business offers so much independence. The farmer is his own master The thoughtful farmer plans his own work and informs himself about the most scientific methods. Farming is the work that requires and cultivates intelligence. The day is past when a youth unfitted for any, thing is thought good enough for a Harm. farmers work is in the
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15

intelligent labor is needed as in any other business. Wide miles of land in our country still allure the seeker for a home. Get back to the soil and gain in strength of body and charac- ter When your school days are past, think of what the farm offers. No business offers more to the man who has no special employment than agri. culture. To get in touch with the old earth and know the value of the soil beneath your feet is to gain in self. respect and feel nearer to God Milwaukee Journal.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Huerta Valves Hearino.

Fl Paso. = Gen. yictoriano Huerta waived preliminary hearing in federal court here and was held to the grand jury at San Antonio on a charge of violating the neutrality laws. His bond was fixed at s15,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Trade Is Good.

Washington. A favorable trade balance of S20,545,77S was shown by the weekly statement of imports and exports at the 13 principal ports of the United States, issued by the De partment of Commerce. The state ment showed s5o,442,243 exports.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Many Soldiers Wounded.

Rome. = From diplomatic sources 1t is learned that the situation in Con- stantinople is increasing in horror. The city hospitals are overcrowded with 90,000 wounded soldiers from the Gallipoli slaughter zone and the num- Der is steadily mounting
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
S1o.ooo.ooO Claim Filed.

St. Louis = A report holding the United Railways Company, the local traction system. liable for more than S10,000,000 to the old St. Louis Trac- tion Company, was filed in the Circuit Court by Charles w Bates. referee
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Must Mark Steamers and
 Q. 5. to Guarantee Cargo

RESTRICTION PLACED BY GER. MANY ON THE USE OF AMERl- CAN PASSENGER SHIPS WHICH ARE TO BE GIVEN COMPLETE IMMUNITY IF THEY DO NOT CARRY CONTRABAND.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Can't Export Cattle.

Galveston. = Exportation of cattle from any part of Mexico under Car ranza's control is forbidden in a de- cree soon to be issued by Carranza. according to information reaching here
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Powder Mills Destroyed.

London = Curtis big powder mills at Hounslow, Middlesex, virtually were destroyed by a series of explo- sions which occurred shortly after hundred men had commenced work.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15
Gases More ViruIent.

London The Red Cross Society learns that the gases which the Ger mans are now employing on the Rus sian front are denser deadlier and quicker in their action than hereto fore.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15

The Arkansas Railroad Commission granted to the Arkansas Central rail road the right to charge q three-cent passenger rate. Although the road is only so miles long and would be au- thorized to charge a three-cent rate under the state law, officials of the road said they thought the increased rate would not be permitted because majority of stock in the road is owned by the Iron Mountain.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-07-15

About S1.500 in franchise taxes from corporations was received at the state treasury. A complete settle ment of state taxes from Nevada county was made by Sheriff sam E. Mum. The amount was s24.373.81, of which $7.600 was for the general reve- nue fund. Most of this was in state warrants and warrant holders, who waited at the window, were able to cash less than s4,00O worth during the day.