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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26

Association-L. G. Jennings, secretary.
Anthony: August as.
Labette County Fair-Clarence
Montgomery. secretary. Oswego: Sep
TENDER 1918.
Lincoln County-Sylval, Grove Fair
and Agricultural Association-R. w.
Wohler, secretary. Sylvan Grove: Sep
! TENDER 22-24.
Linn County FAIR Association--C. A
McMullen, secretary. Mound City:
dates not set.
! Phillips County-Four County Fair
Association-Abram Troup, secretary.
Logan; September 21-24.
Mcpherson County Agricultural
Fair Association-Milt Hawkinson,
secretary, Mcpherson; August 1919.
Meade County Fair-R. w. Camp
bell, secretary, Meade; September
| 2O-24
Fred w. Knapp, secretary. Beloit:
dates not set.
Montgomery County Fair Associa-
| tion-C. d. Lockard, secretary. Cof-
feyvil1e; September 2S-October 2.
Norris County Fair ASSOciation-H.
A. ClybOrne, secretary, Council Grove.
Nemaha Fair Association-M. p
Comet, secretary, Seneca; September
40.
Neosho Coun!y-The Four-County
District Agricultural Society-George
K. Bideau, secretary, Chanute; Octo-
Der 4-9.
Ness County Agricultural Associa-
tom. A. Cason, secretary, Ness City.
September Ia.
Norton County Agricultural Associa-
tion-Fred L. Strohwie, secretary
Norton; August 23-27.
Ottawa County Fair Association-J.
E. Johnston, secretary, Minneap polls:
September 40.
Pawnee County Agricultural Asso-
ciation-Harry H. Wolcott, secretary
Larned; September 2sOctober l..
Pottawatomie County Agricultural
Society,". A. Lister, secretary, Wa
mego; dates not set.
Rawlins County Fair and .Agricul-
turai Association-M. H. Baird, secre-
tary, Atwood.
Republic County Agricultural Asso-
ciation-Dr. w. r. Barnard, secretary.
Belleville; August 24-27.
Pratt County Fair Association-J.
NJ. Lucas, secretary, Pratt.
Rice County Fair AssocIation-L. c.
Needham, assistant secretary, Lyons:
September ITO.
Riley County Agricultural Society
Edd Beard, secretary, Riley; August
11-13.
Rocks County Fair Association-I.
c. Foster. secretary. Stockton; Sep
TENDER 40.
Rush County Agricultural and Fair
Association-C. H. Lyman, secretary.
Rush Center: August 24-26.
Russell County Fair Associations.
B. Funk, secretary, RUSSELL OCtODef
SIS.
Russell County-Mid-County Fair
H. U. Brookhart, secretary, Bunker
hill; September 29-October 1.
Saline County Agricultural, Horti-
cultural and Mechanical Association
C. r. Cravens. secretary. Salina; Sep
TENDER 1918.
Sherman County Agricultural and
Racing ASsociatiOn-E. S. Bower. Sec
retafy. Goodland.
Smith County Fair ssociation-C
A. Garrison, secretary, Smith Center:
August 31-September 3.
Stafford County Fair Association
r. B. Mckay. secretary. ST. John:
September ITO.
Trego County Fair Associations
j. Straw, secretary, Wakecney; second
week in September.
johnson County - Spring Hill
Grange Fair Association--W. F. Will
kerson, secretary. Spring Hill: Sep
TENDER ITO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
Russians Report Left Bank of
Dniester Clear of Germans.
Forced Back at Two Points
Where Passage Was Gained.
SEEK ANOTHER WEAK SPOT
Big Battle Is Raging at New
Point of Contact.
-Kaiser's Forces Are Augmented
in Orzyc Region.

The left bank of the river DnieSter
has been entirely cleared OF the leu
tonic troops who forced their way
across at two points early This week,
according to the latest Russian Off
cial statements, but the Austro-Ger-
man forces are making desperate eff
forts to effect passage elsewhere.
Bridging operations were begun by
the Germans and Austrians south of
BukaSzeowice on the very night the
remnants of the detachments which
had previously crossed in the kozany
district ana in the region of Marty
nOffstany were being driven back in
the former and captured in the latter
region, the Russians report. The bat
tie is still raging at the new point of
contact, they add.
Kaiser Temporarily Held.
Nearly everywhere along the east
ern war front the drive of the Teu-
tonic allies has been at least temper
arily checked. according to the latest
Russian claims. The report mentions
specifically a brea king up of the Ger
man offensive to the west of the river
Niemen in the OrZyc and Omuie val
leys and on the ViStula front south of
Pilica A later accretion to the force
of the German drive in the Orz-yc re-
gion is indicated, however, the Rus
slams reporting that they We're forced
to give way because of annihilating
artillery fires.
No important change in the situa-
ton to the east of Lemberg is re-
ported.
Observers Are at Sea.
Military observers are watching the
progress of this fighting in eastern ter
ritory and reported movements of Ger
man troops interior lines without
verturing much more than vague
speculation as to whether these opera
tons will be followed by another leu
tonic drive ut Warsaw or renewed ac-
tivity on a huge scale by the Germans
along the western front
The Italian armies are continuing
their work of keeping clear the ground
in front of them in the Tyrol-Trentino
and in Galore and CarniOl by artillery
fire and isolated infantry operations.
the official reports say.
Progress is being made along the
1sonzo, according to the Italian state
ment despite the natural difficulties
of the ground accumulated by artifi-
cial obstacles placed by the Austrians
The most recent definite news from
the Dardanelles is in the shape OF a re-
port by the Turkish war office that
on June % a Turkish patrol had de-
stroyed a party of the invading forces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
KANSAS FAIRS IN 1915

Following is a list of fairs to be held
in Kansas in 1915, their Gates (whers
they have been decided on), locations
and secretaries, as reported to the
state board of agriculture and COM
piled by J. c. Mohler:
Kansas State F'air--A. L. Sponslec,
secretary. hutchinson: September
1926.
Kansas State Fair Associations. E.
Lux, president, Topeka: September
1917.
Allen County Agricultural Sociery-
DR.. F. s. Beattie, secretary. lola.
August 31-September 8.
Allen County-Moran Agricultural
Fair Association-E. N. Mccormack.
secretary, Moran; September.
Barton County Fair Association
Porter Young. secretary. Great Bend:
October ST.
Brown County-The Hiawatha Fair
Association. D. Weltmer, secre-
tary, Hiawatha; August 31-Septem-
Der 3.
Butler County-Dougiass Agr1cui-
tural Society,". A. Clay, secretary.
Douglass; September 1913.
Clay County Fair Association-w.
F. Miller. secretary. Clay Center: dates
not set.
Clay County-wakefieId Agricuitur-
al Observation-Disclosures EIk1ns. Sec
rotary, Wakefield; October SO.
Cloud County Fair Association-W.
August 81 September 3.
Coffey County Agricultural Fair As
sociation-S. D. Weaver, secretary.
Burlington: September 21-25.
Cowley County-Eastern Cowiev
Fair and Agricultural Society-How-
ard Collins. secretary, Burden; Sep
TENDER.
Cowley County Agricultural and
Live Stock observation-disclosures W.
Sidle. secretary. WINFIELD: September
40.
Decatur County Fair Association
]. r. Correll. secretary, Oberlin; Sep
TENDER 22-24.
Dickinson County Fair Association
&C. r. Baer, secretary, Abilene: Sep
TENDER 21-24.
Douglas County Fair and Agricul-
tural Society-C. w. Murphy secre-
tary, Lawrence; September 21-24.
Elk County Agricultural Fair Assoc
ciation-Fred r. Lanter, secretary.
Grenola; August 30-September ..
Ellsworth County-Wilson Inter
County Cooperative Fair Association
w. E. Schermerhorn. secretary, Will
son; October SIS.
Franklin County Agricultural Society
j. r. Finley. secretary. Ottawa
September ITO.
Franklin County-Lane Agricultu
raj Fair Association-F- B. Martin.
secretary. Lane; September "a.
Gray County Agricultural Society
c. Whiteside, secretary. Cimarron:
first part of September.
Greenwood County Fair Association
C H. Weiser. secretary. Eureka.
August 24-27.
Harper County-The anthony Fair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
LASH OF CRITICS
ISCRACkED UPON
WAR LORD HEADS
Popular disappointment Voiced
at Indecisive Progress.
Expressions of Gloom Heard i'm
London and i'm Paris.
SHARP SHAFTS AT J0FFRE
General Blamed for Failure to
Force Germans Back.
UprOar i'm Prussian Diet Symp-
tomato of PesSimism.
Expressions of Gloom Heard in
London and i'm Paris.
SHARP SHAFTS AT JOFFRE
General Blamed for Failure to
Force Germans Back.
UprOar i'm PruSSian Diet Symp-
tomato of PeSSimiSm.
BY j. w. Il. MASON.

New York. June ga period of
criticism is developing among the al
lies which reveals the germ of popu-
lar disappointment at the indecisive
progress of the war. In Germany. too,
although a military government quick
~ suppresses all comment not favor
ably regarded by the authorities, there
are growing indications that a tri-
umphal termination of the war Is be-
ginning to be doubted. Pessim1sm is
in fact growing into the dominant
international note
Discouragement has prevailed in
England since the failure of the
Anglo-French forces to develop the
promised spring offensive, and since
the inability of the allies to make
progress toward ConstantinOple, it has
become increasingly apparent.
The most recent expression of the
feeling of gloom was uttered in the
house of commons this week by Hon.
Freddy Guest, General French's per-
sonal aide.
Saved by Gallant French:
Captain Guest returned from the
front to speak in the house OF COM
mons in favor OF Lloyd Georges Dill
increasing the authority of the min
lister of munitions. He suggested the
British forces might have been over
whelmed during the last six weeks if
il had not been for the indeScribab bic
gallantry of the French.
While his statement emphasizes
Frances accumulation of munitions,
the French people are nevertheless
becoming as dissatisfied with the de-
lay of victory as the British. Criticism
of General Joffre has been audible,
and the higher command is being
blamed because the Germans seem to
have come to a permanent rest within
French territory.
Government Is Assailed.
Thursday this feeling of gloom grew
uproariously in the chamber of dep
uties and an open attack was made on
the government for what was de-
scribed incompetency and short
sightedness. Socialists headed the
demonstration and although a sharp
rejoinder by the premier brought the
scene TO a close. there was much con-
fusion. Undoubtedly the occurrence
is symptomatic of the feeling of
pessimism now prevalent. Despite the
governments ability to rally vast
ma jority to its support, this fact can
national and not partisan in it's feel
ing.
Outbreak i'm Prussian Diet.
And a similar outbreak has Just oc-
Cured in the Prussian diet. Socialist
members announced their peace pro-
clivities and started an uproar when
DIR. Delbruck, Prussian minister of the
interior. tried to talk. When the min
lister asserted the war could only be
successful if the different parties
ceased asSailing each other. a new
cOmmotion broke out and DR. Del
bruck had to plead for a further hear
ing. 1t cannot be questioned but what
the German peace agitators are en-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
Bonds Issued by the City Are
Sold at Home.
Residents Grab Them Up and
Ask for More.
ARE ALWAYS OvERSUBSCRIBED
Taken Before They Are Ready
for Delivery.
The Small Investor Is Given the
Preference.

Scarcely day passes that some To-
pekan does not visit the office of w.
H WATSON, city commissioner of
finance, to inquire about bonds to be
sold by the city of Topeka. Topeka
bond issues are usually over-sub-
scribed. Not the banks, but private
individuals buy most of them. The
small investor is given a preference
and large buyers must wait and take
what is left.
This policy is what is becoming
known in other cities as the Topeka
plan." The advantages are: No
brokerage commissions; money IS
kept at home: the city is Independent
of financial flurries or panics in the
money market: Topeka citizens take
an increased interest in city govern
ment
AS an example of Topeka's indie
pendence of general money market
conditions, IN disposing of her bonds
her last issue, $4,000 of local i'm
provement bonds, bearing only 4 u
per centum, was over-subScribed at
par, while New York City bonds bear
ing per centum were selling slowly
at figure much below par on account
of nervousness on the part of invest
orS due to the outbreak of the Euro
pean war.
In speaking of the Topeka plan"
w. III. WATSON, city commissioner of
finance, said:
Much credit is due to Mr. r. L.
Bone, my predecessor. and Mr.. Scott
Hopkins, president of the Prudential
Trust company of Topeka, for his as
s1stance in carrying out the Topeka
PLAN
Small investors have equal chance
with the larger ones. In fact. the man
or woman with small means is served
first; the $500 people are accommo-
dated first, then the $1,000 ones, etc
Usually, before the bonds are ready
for delivery they are over-subscribed
and our home people usually take the
whole issue and want more Seldom
does a buyer offer his bond back
only when he needs to use the money
So popular is the Topeka plan that
other cities are planning to use our
met n Dd''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
SCHISM IN GERMANY.
Socialists Opposition to Prolonged War
Causes UprOar i'm Prussian Diet.

Berlin, June 26.-(Via London)-
The debate in the Prussian chamber
of deputies, Thursday, in which the
attitude of the German people toward
peace was discussed by progressive
and socialist members, who were in
return answered by government Off
cial. the Minister of the Interior, is
attracting considerable attention.
The newspapers report the proceed
ings substantially as follows:
Herr Wiener, progressive, cited
with signs of approval from the mem
berS, an article by Hugo Heinemann,
socialist, to the effect that no German
wants peace until Germany's enemies
are willing TO concede her right to
develop her economic and cultural
powers.
To this statement DIR. Karl Lieb-
knecht. socialist leader, interjected;
I'VE have the masses with us, and
the masses want peace"
After this interruption Herr Wiener
continued:
I'VE are convinced that the co-ope-
ration of all parties and classes is
essential and that it means German
victory. In this cooperation is found
the guarantee that we will hold out
and that we will be spared from such
dastardly attacks in the future"
Herr Braun, socialist. declared
great majority of the German people
for securing an early peace be lost,
and emphatically reject annexation
plans of all kinds. particularly such
as have been advocated by one Ger
man ruler. Democracy is opposed to
these Objectionable projects.
1.-The German people want no con-
quests" Herr Braun declared.
They want no anneXations. They
do want peace, without bringing
humiliation or subsection to other
peoples"
Herr Delbrueck, Prussian Minister
of the Interior, made answer to Herr
Braun, in part as follows:
while we are involved in such a
war as this we can have but one
thought namely. to terminate it in a
way that will make repetition inn
possible
These words from the minister were
greeted with evidences of disapproval
from the socialists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26

liam NJ. Hatcher, 729 Clay; Maud
Knott, S31 Clay; Mrs. J. P. Posey,
922 West Eighth.
The following homes in the east
ern part of town will be wired for
lights: S. Brentnall, 5O4 Leland
street; w. D. Vawter, Alb East
18th; Bud Higgins, 621 East 10th;
Clarence Bradshaw, III Locust; w.
Jacobs. 1880 Quincy; James Reed,
1908 East Sixth; E. D. MummauSh,
1925 East Sixth: Louis Hughes,
Sixth and Leland: Is. Davidson,
Wood and Banner: J. E. Pottinger,
706 East Eighth: Lavina Bush.
hip Washington; D. l. Burton,
1871 Quincy.
South Topeka: w. W. Weller,
1905 Buchanan, and Mrs. c. S.
Bowman, 113 West 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
THE INSANITARY BROOM
Harvard Students Demand the Sub
stitution of Vacuum Cleaners.

VdCuuIH
War has broken out among the
1000 students of Harvard University
against insanitary broOms. The
breeders of the worst type and are
demanding the installation of
vacuum cleaners. The Crimson"
the college paper, is leading the
fight and Is insisting that vacuum
cleaners take the places of the
''inanitary brooms.
Electric vacuum cleaners are the
best. They are sanitary, create very
little dust and do their work thor
oughly. The cost is nominal. they
last for years and require an in
Intestinal amount Of current.
Every home is cleaner and health
Ter by having an Electric Vacuum
Cleaner. The Edison Company, all
electrical dealers and many stores in
Topeka carry them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
Buys Electric Vacuum Cleaner.
It's a Great Machine.

Another Topeka housewife who
is having the family washing done
by machinery is Mrs. Alice Kane,
of 1874 18th street She has JUST
purchased an Electric Washer
which does all the washing in less
than an hour. The only work about
washing with electricity is placing
the clothes in the washer and turn
ing on the power. Beats the old
tub and wash-board -.all to pieces"
No housewife should be satisfied
until she has one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
Don't Worry: Buy a Washer.

This is the season of the year
when the washerwoman thinks
about quitting. Buy an Electrical
Washer and let her quit. 1t washes
beautifully and doesn't tear the
clothes. 1t handles the finest lin
ems and most delicate laces as sat
isfactorily as if you washed them
yourself. Mrs. u. E. Wyant of 1870
Van Buren, street, has just pur-
chased an Electrical Washer
Why don't you?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
A Detroit Auto Yarn.

In honor of a visit to his plant by
the governor Detroit automobile
manufacturer once had a complete car
assembled in something like seven
minutes.
Some weeks after this feat was her
aided in the daily papers the phone
at the factory rang vigorously.
rs 1T true that you assembled a
car in seven minutes at your ia Glory ?''
voice asked.
Yes" came the reply. "Why?''
"Oh, nothing" said the calm in
quirer "only 1 got the carl"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26

motion picture laboratory for
producing educational films is main
tanned by the United States depart
ment of agriculture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
AN ELECTRIC IRON.
A Convenience Every Woman
Should HaYe-SaYeS Her Work


Should Have-Saves Her Work.
There is nothing in a home that
gives more comfort or pleasure to
the housewife than an Electric
Iron. 1t saves so much hard work
and entirely eliminates the dis
agreeable features of ironing. Many
Topeka women have purchased
irons since spring, and now that
summer is here the sales should in
crease. Every woman should have
one. The following bought irons
the past week: Mrs. F. H. Holt,
1101 Woodward; Mrs. H. g. Beld-
en-, 1901 Lincoln; Mrs. J. L. Mil
Ter, 512 West Eighth; Mrs. c. L.
Squire, 1247 Tyler; Mrs. E. Depin.
1914 Clay; Mrs. L. NJ. Plank. 1919
Jackson; Mrs. A. E. Clark, Jr., 706
Buchanan.
The Edison Company's sales
have been so heavy that they ex-
hausted their supply last week, but
new shipment has just been re-
ceived, and they are ready to fill
orders promptly.
Buys Electric Vacuum Cleaner.
Mrs. F. P. Lindsay, of 204O Lin
coin street, has purchased an Elec-
tric Vacuum Cleaner and will
clean her carpets, rugs, etc. by this
most sanitary and satisfactory
method.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
A Serious Malady.

Mrs Boggs' colored maid, Bessie.
had been in Washington only a few
days, having come from farm in Vir-
ginia One morning Mrs. Boggs said
to her: IF any one calls me on the
phone today. say that l am ill with
ptomaine poisoning
Later, the telephone rang, and Bes-
sic, answering said: Mrs. Boggs
can't talk to you today-she got toe
nail pisenin' National Monthly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26
An Electric PercoIator.

An Electric Percolator makes
very superior quality of coffee and
does 1t quickly. Mrs. V. Kaczynski.
of sol Western. has added this
convenience to her electrified home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-26

Salt for commercial purposes is be-
ing extracted from sea water on an
extensive scale by a plant in south
err California.
Evening journal., 1915-12-04
The Personal touch"
Mr.. CRAWFORD'S SUBJECT

"The Personal Touch" is the sub
ject OF the sermon tomorrow morn
ing in Central Presbyterian Church,
King street below Eighth. The Rev.
j. II. Crawford will occupy the pulpit
both morning and evening. The Sun
day school will convene at 11.55
o'clock in all departments. Prepara-
tions are now being made for the
anniversary of the school, which will
be observed on Sunday. December 10
A splendid program is being prepared.
The Y. p. S. c. p. will meet at 6.45
o'clock and will be led by Miss Flor
ence Shepherd
The evening gospel service will be-
gin at 745 o'clock. "The Searchings
OF God" will be the minister's subject
for the evening Music will be feat
ure OF the service by Mrs. Wales and
the volunteer choir Mrs Barlow will
preside at the organ
The musical program for the day
will be:
1890 o'clock Organ prelude.
"Chant Du Matin," Guilmant; offer
tory, "My Redeemer and My Lord.
Buck; organ postlude. "Postlude. -
Pattison.
745 o'clock-Organ prelude. PAS
torale." Harris; offertory, Eye Hath
Not Seen." Gaul; organ postlude
"Postlude," Pattison.
Evening journal., 1915-12-04
DR.. CANDEE Will TELL
OF Bible Characters

Regular preaching services will be
held tomorrow in Westminster Church
at 1890 and 4 o'clock The chimes
will be played before both services.
At the afternoon service the Rev.
Charles L. Candee will give the third
in the series Of sermons on "Old
Testament Characters" The sub
ject for this week is -Misused
Opportunities"
The following musical program
will be given:
Morning-Organ, Prelude in d."
Harris: anthem. "Jubilate Deo."
Buck; offertory, "Send Out thy Light"
Gounod: organ. March in G." Smart.
Afternoon-Organ, "Serenade." Wi
dor; anthem, Praise Ye the Lord" /"
Rogers; offertory, 20 Brothers, Lift
Your Voices" Bracket; organ, of
fertorie in F." Blair.
The graded Sunday school will
meet at noon in the chapel, and the
Adult Bible Glass for men and wo-
men at 230 o'clock. The average
percentage of attendance for the
month of November was S4. The Y.
p. S. c. E. will continue the series
OF studies on "Our Bible" tomorrow
evening at o'clock. The special
subject, "The Authorized and Revised
Versions" will be presented by L. A
Davis. The devotional meeting will
be led by John B. Taylor.
Evening journal., 1915-12-04
PASTOR TO CONTINUE
STORY OF CHRIST'S LIFE

In Eastlake NJ Z. Church, Thirtieth
and Tatnall streets, the Rev. w. w.
Sharp. pastor, services will open at 1890
O'Clock with a sermon on the subject:
"rhe Elements and the Great Essentials
for Holy Communion
The subject at 8 o'clock viii be: "Luz
and Bethel" (does man need transforma-
tionl) The sermon will be evangelistic
and preparatory to the Lyon campaign.
The music for the day will be as fol-
lows: Morning--Anthem, "Calvary's
Holy Mountain" by Adams; duct,
"Alone," the Misses Aschenbach.
Evening Anthem. "God is Love-" by
Hall; quartet, Cast Thy Bread Upon
the Water"
Walter Keen will lead the class meet
ing at $50 o'clock The Sunday schoo
will meet at , o'clock F. W. Henvis /,
superintendent The Baraca class will
meet at $3.50 o'clock to hear the fourth
lesson on the Life of Christ. "His Bap
iism and Temptation" will be the sub
ioet. The Christian Endeavor will meet
at Gas O'Clock. The popular song ser
vice at 73O o'clock viii be led by Pro
fessor Beardslee.