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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
BEST IN The STATE'A BAND OF Isl
u. N. Leeper VIII . Belgan Soldiers Who Sna
tentious Garage. Their Fingers 1T Death.
To Occupy Strategic Position Daring
West Sixth Avenue. Members TO Undertake.
BUILDING WILL COST 1000 HAS Been WIPED OUT TWC
Will Be Up-tO-the- Minute As Killed
Every Detail. Their Places.
Start Their Works BIacl
Week From Next Monday. ness of Night.
]. NJ. Leeper viii Erect > Pre-
tentious Garage.
To Occupy Strategic Position on
West Sixth Avenue.
BUIlDIH6 WILL COST $4,000
1t win Be Up-to-the-Minute in
Every Detail.
Construction Work to Start Z
Week From Next Monday.

Topeka will have the largest and
most pretentious garage in the state.
and it is expected to be completed
within fifty days. 1t will be con-
structed on the south side of West
Sixth avenue between Clay and Blu
chanan streets by J. NJ. Leeper, con-
tractor, at a cost of approximately
$4,000.
The building will have a frontage
of 100 feet and the depth will be 1870
feet. II will be of brick and concrete
construction, and called the Palace
or firm that will occupy the garage
has been withheld for the time being.
Work will be started a week from
Monday and will be pushed apace.
Contractor Leeper expects to have it
ready for use within six weeks of that
date.
The garage will be ''up-to-the-min-
ute' in every detail. There will be
wash rooms for both ladies and gem
tlemen- The building will be heated
by steam. No artificial lighting will
be required on even the most gloomy
Of days as skylights will be provided
The floor win be on the level with
the sidewalk SO that cars may be run
in and out with ease. The floor will
be of concrete.
Move Three Dwellings.
There were three houses on the
property on which the garage will be
erected. One has already been moved
away, another is now in the process
and the third will be shifted next
week -.-.--.-
1t is considered that the site for the
garage is a strategic one. 1t is on
the Red Line and branch of the
Golden Belt 1t is expected that thou
sands Of motorists en- route for the
Pacific coast next spring and summer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

On the breastworks about the tower,
a few feet away, stood what appeared
to be a German. reckoning to the
Belgians. This. was their own man,
wearing the coat and helmet of the
German sentinel. Inside the trench
beside a machine gun. lay sentry No
2. The Belgian had slain both with
out a sound with his thin sword, the
first. by surprise, the second by inn
personating the first
While destroying the brush cause
way, the Germans on the little island
nearby found out what was going on
and attacked. They were repulsed
and the twenty Belgians of the night
before were more than avenged To-
day the Belgians occupy the island
and its tower, though daily battered
by German artillery, serves as an OBJ
servation post In their turn. besides
keeping a permanent defense force
on the island, the Belgians have con-
nected it to their first line of trenches
The men Of the $50 are anonymous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
COMPANY CHARTERED.
The Everlasting Pole Base and Post
Company.

This company has established head
quarters in Suite 400, Central National
Bank Building. Their corporation is
now complete, having received their
charter with an organized capital of
$4,000, which is divided into shares,
at the par value of $1,000 per share.
They are now ready to enter into the
promotion of the enterprise.
Encouraging reports nave been re-
ceived from all over the state as well
IS surrounding states.
Various telephone companies are
making earnest inquiries as to when
deliveries will be ready, and the in
terest among farmers is made mani
fest by the numerous letters received
from all over the country.
1t Is the purpose of this company
to establish manufacturing plants in
every county in the state, SO as to ia
cilitate the distribution and evade ex-
pensive freights and long hauls-
The browning feature OF the Ever
lasting Pole Base and Post Company
is that after the telephone poles or
telegraph poles have become useless,
by decay at the top of the ground.
they are sawed off above the decayed
part, and, .:ithout disturbing the wire
or hinderfng the message, re-en-
forced cement base is slipped under
it. which not only repairs the pole.
but increases its former durability
four fold, at an expense which il re-
duced TO a minimum
The company thoroughly believes
that the Everlasting Pole Base and
Post Co. are supplying a need at this
time, because of the fast exhaustion
OF materials for posts and poles of ev-
cry description which is taking place,
with the rapid increase of cost and
demand, make their proposition an
important one in the consideration OF
present supply and the keeping down
Of extreme prices. which must soon
exist If the life of posts and poles il
not increased.
The company cordially invites all in
terested in their proposition to call al
their offic. rooms and inspect the
Illustrations and exhibits there on ex-
hibitfon.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

Put sfeam;ng hot towel over the
painful spot for = few moments to
open the pores; then rub vith Omega
simG1e tSeaemesk Ixin1 botfle BoE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
No Deed Too Daring for Its
Members to Undertake.
HAS Been WIPED OUT TWICE
As Men Are Killed Others Take
Their Places.
Their Works Is Done in Black.
ness of the Night.
by william Philip simms.1

by William HulllD S1mmS.
With the Belgian Army. Feb. IT.
daily outdone here among the floods
of Flanders, where the army of King
Albert stands with its back to the
war. fighting to hold the little strip
of Belgian soil still to be called its
own.
For instance. there is the secret
band of the hundred and fifty" 1t
is composed of volunteer soldiers
picked men. who snap their fingers in
the face of death, and who, when the
worst comes to worst, meet their doom
with a jaunty smile on their lips. a
smile tinged just a little with scorn
and which says to the grim firing
squad, Shoot and be hanged. It's lit
tie 1 care
1t Never Fails.
The general public knows little or
nothing of the hundred and fifty."
but there isn't a Belgian trooper who
doesn't know of the band and speak
Of it with something of awe and mys-
terry in his voice. When an enterprise
is on foot, requiring supreme daring
unfaltering courage, do-it-or-die de-
termination of an almost superhuman
sort, the hundred and fifty is called
upon-and it never fails. The band
furnishes the necessary man. or men,
and if these do not deliver the goods,
another man, or more men, come
forward until the thing required is
accomplished. Impossible as it may
seem. of the $50 men in the organf-
zation, some $50 have met death; in
other words, the band has been wiped
out more than twice.
The lay of the land, so to speak
brought this daredevil group into
being, a necessary result of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
New Rates Ordered In.

Washington, Feb. 27@New rates
over the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
and the Santa Fee railways on class
and certain commodity freight to
Coffeyville and Independence, Kan,
from ST. Louis, Chicago and Peoria
and points taking the same rates were
ordered today by the interstate COM
merce commission. Reimbursement Of
rates to the same destinations from
certain points east of the Illinois-In-
diana line was also ordered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
Money to Loan

THE SHAWNEE BUILDING
ND LOAN ASSOCIATION
offers an easy way to buy . piece
Of property or build q house
and pay for IL monthly. Just like
paying rent When you are
down town call at rs West
Sixth Street and ask them -
explain their plan. II - simple
as , one-word primer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

will pass by the garage. Travel by auto
undoubtedly will be the heaviest in
history. Then besides West Sixth ave-
nue. under ordinary circumstances is a
beaten path for automobiles. The
avenue is one blaze of binding light
on summer nights.
garage of the nature of that
which Mr.. Leeper will erect naturally
will be an excellent advertisement for
Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

1t is said that many of them are
mobiles The man who, singled hand
ed, captured the tower without max
ing a sound, SO the correspondent was
told. was a Brussels lawyer of nation
wide reputation, who, when he volun-
teered for the service, presented him.
self in a frock coat and silk hat
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21

first In possession, but the Irish, anx-
fous for little excitement, had sud.
denly charged them with a rush. Be-
fore the astonished Teutons knew ex-
actly what was happening they had
been driven of by the furious Irish
like chaff before the wind, but they
soon rallied their forces and returned
to the attack. The contest was a good
natured melee at first, both sides laugh
ing hilariously, but as it continued
Townley and his companion could see
that the combatants were getting more
earnest as the persistent Germans were
determined to win back their place Of
vantage and they were pressing hard
the little company Of Erin's men.
Just then an officer of the ship, at
tracted by the noise, appeared on the
deck. Rushing into the midst Of the
struggling mass Of humanity, he began
to deal blows right and left, shouting
at the top Of his voice.
"Stop it. you dogs; stop it, stop it!'
"Take that, ye lmpudent spalpeen!
I'm no dog" said an athletic young
Irishman as he dealt the ships officer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
(First publication, July 21-4t).
Citation for Hearing on Final Account
and for Distribution.

(First publication, July 21-4t).
Citation for Hearing on Final Account
and for Distribution.
Estate Of Anna Lundquist.
State of Minnesota, County of Kandi.
yohi. In Probate Court:
In the Matter of the Estate of Anna
LundQuist, Decedent:
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the final account
and distribution of the estate of said
decedent: The representative of the
above named decedent, having filed
in this Court his final account of the
administration of the estate of said
decedent, together with his petition
praying for the adjustment and allow
ance OF said final account and for dis
tr1bution Of the residue of said estate
to the persons thereunto entitled.
Therefore, YOU, AND EACH OF
YOU, are hereby cited and required
to show cause, IL any you have, be-
fore this Court at the Probate Court
Rooms In the Court House in the City
OF WiHmar, in the County Of Kandi-
yohi, State Of Minnesota, ON the 18th
day OF August, 1916, at 2 o'clock p. M,
why said petition should not be
granted.
Witness, The Judge Of said Court,
and the Seal Of said Court, this 21st
day Of July, 1916.
(sEAL) T. o. GILBERT,
Probate Judge.
GEO. II. BITTERNESS.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
r. OLSON
Shoe Repairing
FIRST CLASS WORK GUARANTEED
Next Door to JacobSon'S Paint shop
A Pleasure Trip by Wagon.

Pomeroy, WASH, July II, 1915.
Editor Willmar Tribune:
Will you please send us the back
numbers of the Tribune, beginning
with the one issued June 30th and
continue to send the paper to the CIV
en- address until we notify you other
wise.
It may be of interest to- you to
know that we left Kennewick June %
and that we are on our way back to
Minnesota in a covered wagon. We
are making the trip this way for the
pleasure of it and to see the country.
We plan to take our time, and to
camp, hunt and fish, when we take a
notion.
There are four in our party, Mr.. AL
ban and myself, my son and his wife.
We are camped at present in the
ranch house yard on a six hundred
acre ranch, and will stay here until
after harvest is over, probably a
month and half. The men have hir-
ed out for the harvest season.
This ranching on a big scale is new
and very interesting to us.
We plan to winter near Spokane or
western Idaho and to start on as soon
as it is warm enough in the spring.
We are anxious for the home pa
per and hope it is not asking too
much of you to grant the favor.
Respectfully yours,
MRS. c.. H. ALBAN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
PROLOGUE.

Here IS a realistic description
Of American life, which teaches
the lesson that the right will al
ways prevail when peoples con-
sciences are aroused.
In a middle west city a young
Enelishn'an, lately arrived from,
hts native land, joins In the
movement to stamp out corrup.
tfon and immortality. He BE-
comes interested in girl whose
father is the brains Of a dtshon-
est political combination, and
naturally some very Interesting
complications develop.
A visit BY Billy Sunday, the
noted evangelist, to the city
causes a great sensation, and the
story Of what he accomplished is
typical Of hts operations else
where.
This is a story that wtH tn
crease civic pride and ctvtc de-
cency and will thrill every read
or. Hliterally throbs with action,
and the characters are depicted
with the accuracy Of a painters
brush.
Another notable feature of the
story IS that it attacks hypocrisy
In most effective fashion and
shows that truth and sincerity
are winning factors for the man
1~ho strives for a successful
career.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
Last Week at Litchfield.

1oOS WYNN a. 1uh~IASVuOs
A little over a week ago four men
appeared here and applied to lease
ground for putting up tent, stating
that they wished to hold meetings to
talk on reform, socialism, etc. They
secured permission to put their tent
on the vacant lot opposite the dance
pavilion. Circulars distributed show.
ed the line of talk to be expected
They were preaching against the
Catholic hierarchy, working on pre-.
JUDGES of people and claiming this
country was menaced by possible con.
troll by Catholics, etc., etc. The
knights of Columbus, Catholic Sc
cret society, came in for a share OF
attention, and this organization was
painted very black. The speaker
whose name is F. B. Jordan, used
strong and abusive language, and
made assertions of fact that he would
find extremely difficult to prove. The
scheme seemed to be a graft for the
gate receipts, Is cents admission fee
being charged. Collections were also
taken up on one or more occasions,
and another money making scheme
was the organization of a free speech
league" with a membership fee Of one
dollar.
Some members of the Catholic sect
here naturally became wrathy at the
charges made against their religion
and made the mistake of taking no
tice Of the proceedings, threatening
the speaker, etc. Had they stayed
away and utterly ignored the chaps
it would have been better. It created
an interest in the meetings, and many
attended out of curiosity.
The matter eliminated Saturday
evening in a complaint being made
by Rev. P. J. Boland, the local Cath
Ollie priest, the charge being that OF
slandering him by charging him with
taking an alleged oath of the Knights
Of Columbus, copies of which were
distributed, and which it is claimed
is bogus and not at all the obligation
taken on joining that order. The ar
rest was made and Jordan taken to
jail. This prevented the Saturday
night meeting. About II o'clock in
the evening bail was furnished and
Jordan liberated. Sunday a quite
largely attended meeting was held
thanks to the opposition that had
been stirred up. The trial Of the case
was set for next Monday, and in the
meantime the fellows left for Will
mar Monday noon, where they are nc
doubt holding forth this week.-Litch.
field Independent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
CHAPTER I.
Tho Immigrant.

"NdE liner Neptune raised its an
cnor slowly in Queenstown
harbor. She had sailed from
Liverpool, but called at the
Irish harbor for the European passen-
gers who preferred to embark at that
point as we'll as the travellers from Ire
land. The liner steamed majestically
out to sea, its four tunnels pouring out
clouds of smoke.
Il am glad to see so many immi-
grants from northern Europe on board
this ship: They are Europe's life blood.
ana we are draining the old world dry"
Two young men were standing on the
upper deck on its first day out from
Queenstown. They were gazing down
on the crowded steerage as one of them
expressed himself in those words. The
speaker was evidently a young Ameri.
can returning from European triD.
His companion was fellow voyager
In the first cabin, who had stopped for
moment at his side as he paced the
deck Of the vessel.
Il am an Immigrant myself, SIR" was
the quiet response. II was just think
ing now Of what may possibly await all
OF us immigrants on the shores of your
land of promise"
The American turned to face the
stranger, whom he had addressed free
" In the belief that be was a compan-
ion American.
1t was most promising young man.
hood that met the gaze Of Albert Town
ley, which was the Americans name.
A little taller than the medium height,
square shouldered, clear eyed. with
thoughtful brow and firm mouth, this
young traveller had an air Of authority
and mastery which Albert Townley's
quick eye at once recognized.
II can tell you what awaits you In
America, SIR" he said, after a brief
pause you will find life there and all
that life means"
what does life mean in your coun-
try?" inquired the Immigrant.
life with us, SIR" answered the
American, means action. energy.
struggle and victory"
docs 1t never mean defeat?' asked
the other thoughtfully, speaking with a
note Of pathos in bis voice.
The enthusiastic son of the new
world answered quickly and emphati-
ca]ly: "Never. Defect is death. not life.
with u.s."
1T is life l want" responded the
other, gazing out over the sea.
Just as the Immigrant said this a
fierce yell arose from the steerage
deck below, and Albert Townley ex-
claimed. ''There's something going on
down there. Let us 60 down..
Hurrying to stairway which led to
the steerage quarters, the two cabin
passengers descended and found the
steerage deck a scene of strife and
confusion. A number Of Irish immi-
grants had seized and were holding
against the vigorous attacks of a crowd
Of Germans a desirable part of the
steerage deck. Greatly outnumbered.
the lrishmen were struggling like de-
mons and yelling like Mohawk Indians.
while their opponents were doggedly
seeking to gain the coveted position,
for, as one of the bystanders explained
e Townley, the Germans had been
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21

a stunning blow on the ear, which sent
him staggering to the rail Of the liner.
Furiously enraged by the blow, the
officer shouted to three sailors who
were standing nearby holding a hose.
Turn the water on them" The sailors
with evident glee turned the big nozzle
Of the deck hose on the crowd and
began drenching them with salt water.
The unfortunate combatants, who up
to this time had been acting in a spirit
Of hllarity, were taken aback by this
unexpected assault of brine.
"Shut it of, shut it OFF, they cried
in chorus. Its all In fun
But the sailors, urged on by the irate
officer, continued to soak the drench-
ed men and even sent the water pour
ing over the women and children on
the outskirts.
what a shame to wet the poor
devils like thatr' said Townley indig-
nantly. The words awoke' his COM
panion to instant action. With one
bound the flrst cabin immigrant was
beside the sailors and before they
could guess his purpose he had snatch
ed the hose from their hands and turn
ed it full on their own faces, sending
the three sailors sprawling to the deck.
Then, throwing the squirting hose over
the deck rail, where it splashed harm
lessly into the ocean, he rejoined
Townley. In an instant two or three
Irishmen rushed forward and gashed
the hose with their pocket knives,
rendering it useless. The discounted
sailors struggled to their feet and
turned of the water.
"Who are you, sir7 What do. you
mean?'' roared the officer, advancing
toward the cabin immigrant.
Without answering the two young
men ascended the stairs, Townley
leading the way, while the officer star
ed in helpless rage. He was about to
follow them to the cabin deck, but the
jeers OF the now Infatuated crowd
caused him to retreat hastily to a
hatchway. down which he disappear
ed. followed by the dripping sailors.
"A sight like that maddens me-" ex-
claimed the Immigrant when. they had
reached the spacious first cabin deck,
that vulgar insolence Of authority
which that officer showed toward those
poor steerage wretches.'
'But the men were to blame In part, y
tnterposed the American.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21

A MONEY MAKER-16O clay loan
acres. No sand, swamp or stumps-
AS pretty piece OF farm land as ever
lay out doors; eighty acres under cul.
tivation, balance fenced for pasture;
enough wood and fence posts for life
time; good Groom frame house; and
other buildings; extra fine well and
grove at house. This farm is located
on two graded roads, S miles from
county seat. One-third of crop goes
with farm if deal is closed before
Aug. l. Price $45 per acre, on rea-
sonable terms. Geo. ]. Gagnon, Rt.
3, Willmar. 90
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
WEATHER BUREAU
Charles F. Marvin, Chief.

Weather Forecast for the Week Be-
ginning Wednesday, July 81, 1915, is
sued by the U. 8. Weather Bureau,
Washington, D. G. For the Upper
Mississippi Valley and Plains States.
For the Plains States and Upper
Mississippi Valley: Moderate temper
atures and generally fair weather the
first half Of the week; the latter half
will be warmer and generally fair, ex-
cept that widely scattered thunder
storms are probable.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
Ito be continuity
NEW LONDON. RT. e.

New London, July $50. S. Gafkjen
called at the Aasen home Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Louise Skarehus is assisting
Mrs. Louis Bendickson with the house
work at present.
E. S. Gafkjen called on Ole Quie
last Sunday.
Even Hellerud visited at the Gafk-
jen home last Friday.
Miss Mabel Durham visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Durham Sunday
afternoon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank o. Holmberg
and family left last Friday night for
Maddox, N. Dak., where they will
participate in the gathering of FAM
lily reunion of the brothers and sisters
of Mrs. Holmberg. All the members
of Mrs. Holmberg's family live in this
country but one brother, WHO still re-
sides in Norway.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21

Hon. L. o. Thorpe and daughters,
the Misses Bertha and Jane Thorpe,
returned last evening from their wes-
tern trip. They returned via the Can
adam Pacific, having gone out by way
of Denver and the Rio Grande, and
visited most Of the coast cities and
points Of interest. ::
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-21
LOST AND FOUND

6O8I AND FOUND
LOST-A locket with initials W. ..
L. Finder telephone No. 1901. 80
LOST-A rubber laprobe, Thursday
on state road between WILL
mar and mile north of state farm.
Finder please return to Singer Co.,
Willmar. SO
LOST-Large wooden box contain
ing clothing and camping parapher-
MALTA Of all kinds, from rear of auto,
between Svea and Olivia, July Is.
Will pay reward for it's return. M. A.
Sandager, Belview, MINI. IS