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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
ON THE FLY TRAIN.
Farmers Interested in Meetings Held
by Aggie Experts Along Route.

Wellington, Kan, June .9.-The
farmers of southern and central Kan
sas are not going to let the Hessian
flies damage their wheat crop next
year. The preventive measures adj
men who are travelling this week on
the Santa Fe special train, are going
to be adopted by many farmers who
are Interested in saving next year S
wheat crop. Good farming measures
are proving popular among the crowds
of people who gather at every stop
The farmers have turned out re-
markedly we'll, some driving IL and
Is miles to attend the meetings. The
average attendance at the first six
stops was III. One of the best meet
ings was held at Mulvane, where the
wheat has been seriously damaged by
the fly.
The damage to the wheat in Sum
ner and Cowley counties is more seri-
Gus than is generally realized many
farmers estimating the loss at from
25 to 40 per cent of the crop The
farmers are not peSSimistic, however,
as the prospects for other crops are
good.
At many of the stops some of the
"bug men" are taken by auto to near
by fields to determine the exact condi-
ton, while others lecture in the two
coaches or on the station platform.
That the best farming practices will
also destroy the Hessian fly is one of
the strong features presented during
the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
OUT OF The WEST
Judge Pollock StartIeS New
York With Kansas Justice.
Tells East What He Thinks Of
It's Prisons.
SCORES BLACKWELL'S ISLAND
Laws of Humanity i'm Punish
ment Are Applied
By the Grand Old Man of Kan
SaS Tribunals.
SCORES BLACKWELL'S ISLAND

New York, June 9.-Judge John G.
Pollock of Kansas, presiding temper
ariIy in the criminal branch of the
United States district court, southern
division of New York at New York
city, created a sensation in his court
when he refused to send one offender
to BlackwelPs island because, he stat
ed, it was his understanding that the
penitentiary was not run we'll The
man from the west made lawyers and
spectators sit up and take notice by
emphatically stating that he did not
approve of the conditions at the island
and that it was not a fit place for
the young man before him for SEN
tence. The prisoner was a first Of
fender. The judge also severely scored
another prisoner who applied to him
for clemency on grounds that girl
his contract wife-would be destitute
if he were sent to Jail. In plain Eng
lish Judge Pollock let the prisoner
know what he thought of man who
would blight a young girls life I'M
der such circumstances.
Judge Pollock scored Blackwelrs Is
land when Jacob SLIDER. convicted on
charge of being connected with the
concealment of $25O,000 belonging to
Herman Levy and Sons, was arraigned
for sentence. Pollock told of some of
the conditions that he heard existed
at the prison. The district attorney
admitted that they were true. The
attorney for the convicted man also
upheld the judges contentious. Sill
ber's crime, and his part in it, called
for a short sentence. Attorneys told
Judge Pollock that while the federal
penitentiary at Atlanta was used in
long sentences, the prison at Black
wells Island was practically the only
one New York authorities have access
to in case of short sentences. Judge
Pollock emphatically refused to send
the prisoner to the Island. SLIDER was
fined $500 and was placed in custody
of the marshal. The marshal was in
structed to place SLIDER in the Tombs,
the New York city prison. for two
months.
George Rodgers, arraigned for sem
tence following a plea of guilty to the
charge of using the mails to defraud,
made a plea for mercy, saying his
contract" wife-he pointed to a beau
tiful girl standing near him-would
be without support if he were sent to
prison. The judge demanded the
meaning of contract in matrimony.
The prisoner explained that the girl
and himself had agreed to live to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
SICKNESS INSURANCE.
Plan for Wage Farmers to Meet Ex-
penses of Ill Health.

Washington, June 9.-The feast
bility of a system of sickness insurance
for the United States and for states,
by which wage-earners would be en-
abled to meet the expenses of i'll
health and the various health promot-
ing agencies be stimulated in the pre-
Vention of disease among industrial
workers, has been the subject of in
vestigation by members of the staff of
the federal commission on industrial
relations and the United States public
health service, according to an an
nouncement by the bureau of the pub
lie health service here.
A system of sickness insurance SINH
lar to those in operation in European
countries, states the report, is based
upon the principle that the insured
wage-earner, by small weekly pay
ments that are supplemented by pro-
porticnate payments from employers
abled to receive weekly cash benefits
himself and his family in times of
the public will thus have a definite
financial incentive to reduce the
amount of sickness, and the preventive
agencies now at work will be afforded
a field for closer cooperation with in
duStrial and trade union organizations
for the purpose of lessening disease.
Under pre- ent conditions, it is point
ed out, millions of low-paid wage
workers are unable to meet the ex-
penses of sickness and not only suffer
from lack of proper medical care, but
are deprived of their income during
periods of ill health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
1T RUINS HAIR TO
WASH 1T WITH SOAP

Soap should be used very spar
ingly, if at all, if you want to keep
your hair looking its best Most
soaps and prepared shampoos con-
tain too much alkali. This. dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle,
and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary mulsified cocoanut
oil (Which is pure and greaseless),
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. 1t makes
an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, which rinseS out easily, re-
moving every particle of dust, dirt,
dandruff and excessive oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly, and
1t leaves the scalp soft, and the hair
fine and silky, bright, lustrous,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get mulsified 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, 1915-06-09
CHARGE OF CRAFT
Wichita Beacon Claims Manip-
ulatiOn of City Affairs.
DisOrderly Houses Pay Indem-
nifty Fee-Graft i'm Printing.

Wichita, Kan, June 9.-Charges of
graft, illegal letting of contracts for
the city printing. collections or blood
money from the keepers of disorder
ly houses and the inmates are being
made by the Beacon against the pres
ent city administration.
a story in Mondays Beacon says:
''Seventy-six disorderly women paid
police court fines during the month Of
May. They returned Immediately to
their places of business and resumed
their disorderly conduct. These same
women now are going back to the po-
lice court and paying similar tines Tor
the month of June.
The rates are S25 month for the
keepers of the places and $40 month
for the women who live in the places
under the title of 'boarders. :.
Tardy ones are prodded up by the
members of the police force. They
are warned that the fines must be paid
promptly.
A dozen places were wide open on
South ST. Francis avenue below Will
liam street. Complaints became so in
sistent about the indecency of certain
places on South Emporia avenue that
an order was issued to clean up the
street Sunday night the misconduct
was going on there in the same old
way.
The Bentley-Stewart system of
fines differs only very slightly from
that in vogue when Wichita made no
pretence of decency,' continues the
Beacon Then man went around
and collected the fines. Now the wo-
men come to the court and pay their
fines through the bond route"
The Beacon also charges that the
held up the printing
contract for the purpose of giving it
to the Eagle at a higher rate than that
offered by the Beacon. 1t is claimed
that the Beacon offered to do the work
for two and one-half cents per line
while the bid submitted by the Eagle
called for five cents per line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
CHARGES BAD FAITH,
Mrs. Lawson Says Authorities Con
cealed Husbands Condition.

Charges that the state hospital au-
thorities did not intend that she should
know the condition of her husband,
Stephen Lawson, an inmate of the hos
pita1, have been made in a statement
by Mrs. Lawson to the State Journal.
Lawson, as was stated in Tuesday
evenings; issue of the State Journal,
was beaten up in his room by another
inmate. Mrs. Lawson denies that she
was notified of her husbands condi-
ton by the hospital authorities.
Il never knew of the affair until l
went to the hospital and went to his
room," said Mrs. Lawson. Lawson is
so years old. He was taken to his
home in Russell by his wife Tuesday
evening"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
WAKEENEY's BUSY SEASON.
County Fair and Chautauqua This
Summer-Get Carnegie Library.

Wakeeney, Kan, June 9.-With a
bright prospect for a good crop in Ire
go county this year Wakeeney is plan
ming a season of unprecedented activ-
ity. The principal events of the sum
mer will be a county fair and a five
day chautauqua. A special tax for
Carnegie library to be erected soon
was voted recently. This with other
building activity will keep the town
busy.
The date for the chautauqua is
August 1920 Arrangements are al
ready being made for the entertain
ment of the visitors and speakers have
been engaged for the occasion.
The Trego county fair will be held
September s, and 10. A meeting of
the fair association was held recently
and the sentiment was unanimous in
favor of the event. The general COM
mittee selected to have charge is COM
posed of S. J. Williams, J. G. kirkner,
J. H. Hickman and J. G. HiXon. All
are young business men of the town
and are expected to make the fair
success. Members of the premium list
committee are c. H. Benson, j. H.
Hickman and ]. W. Bingham
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gether but had never been legally
married.
When you induced that girl to live
with you under those conditions, you
ruined her life" said the judge.
Sooner or later you expected to cast
her off onto the world. The only sal
walton for her is to go to some place
where she is not known and begin
life anew. She is to be pitied the most
of any of your victims. While many
can afford to lose money, no man or
woman can afford to lose a good
name.''
Rogers was sentenced to five years
in the penitentiary and fined $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
ENROLMENT IS HEAVY
County Institute Is Open and Prom
ises to Be a Record Breaker.

1--WE have gotten we'll started upon
what promises to be the most success
full county teachers institute in my
experience said John F. Eby, county
superintendent, today. 1.-The enroll
ment has been heavy for the opening
days, indicating a greater total for
the entire institute than usual. There
have been $50 enrollments to date, and
l am estimating a final total of close
to 200"
The Shawnee county institute is now
in progress at the Topeka high school
and will continue through a course of
four weeks of study. 1t is in charge
of a staff of teachers selected from
local city and county schools and is
giving the instruction required for
candidates for certificates to teach in
rural schools. The institute will close
with examinations for certificates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09

Medical Discovery and gave it to her.
In four days she commenced to want
something to eat, in two weeks time
she was up, and in months time she
was entirely well. She is still alive
and in good health to-day.
vI have taken the Golden Medical
Discovery off and on ever since
have been married whenever needed
medicine to build me up. 1t has
always helped me. 1t is a wonderful
medicine."-MRS. R. E. GRANGER, 400
Monroe ST., Topeka, Kans.
DIR. Pierce, President of the Invalids'
Hotel at Buffalo, N. Y, gets many
thousand testimonials equally as won
derful as this case in Kansas.
This Discovery" is tonic made
of medicinal herbs, which will stimu-
late the stomach into greater activity
a remedy which will do this is one
which has stood the test of public ap-
prova1 for nearly so years, contain
ing no alcohol or narcotic
1t arouses the little muscular hbres
into activity and causes the gastric
juices to thoroughly mix with the food
you eat, simply because it supplies the
stomach with pure, rich blood. It's
weak, impure blood that causes ston1-
ach weakness. Get good blood through
the use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, and you will have no more
indigestion.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
MAY WEATHER BROKE RECORD.
Varied Report Shows Temperature
of 50 and 2S=Rain and Snow.

of SO and 2S-Rain and Snow.
Tribune, Kan, June 9.-The month
of May, 1915, furnishes a weather re-
port for Greeley county, kept by c. E.
Castle, superintendent of the state eX-
periment station at Tribune, which
beats all past records for Greeley
county in IS years.
His report shows the maximum
temperature 80 and the minimum
temperature % and the total precipi-
tation $50 inches and the total snow
fall to be one-tenth of an inch, with
IS clear days, ten cloudy days and
eight that were partly cloudy.
Since that time, the government re-
port shows at Tribune, UP to the date
of writing, a further rainfall of "
inches for June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
Against New Freight Rates.

Dubuque, Ia, June 9.-Alarmed at
the new freight rates fixed since the
Panama canal was opened, which they
say discriminate in favor of coast
points, members of the Upper MissiS-
sippi Valley Improvement association
are in special session here today to
prepare a program of resistance,
which will be further worked out at
the regular meeting at Quincy, Octo-
Der 10, and then laid before the next
congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09

It's prepared from the healing Pine
Balsam, Tar and Honey-all mixed in a
pleasant. soothing Cough Syrup called Dr.
Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. Thousands have
benefited by its use-no need of your en-
during that annoying Cough or risking a
dangerous Cold. Go to your dealer. ask
for 25c original bottle DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey, start using at once and get
rid of your Cough and Cold.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
Is YOUR TOILET SOAP SAFE?

Many toilet soaps contain harsh, in
furious alkali. Resinol Soap contains
absolutely no free alkali. and to it is
added the Resinol medication. This
gives it soothing, healing properties
which clear the complexion, comforts
tender skins and keep the hair
healthy-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
CODELL MAN DISAPPEARS.
Harry Simpson Last Heard of in Man.
hattan=Mother Is Frustrated.

Codell, Kan. June 9.-Tuesday, May
IS. Harry Simpson left for Manhat-
tan expecting to return within three
days to attend a lawsuit of which he
is one of the principals. He arrived
at Manhattan, from whence no trace
of him can be found. Foul play is
suspected. The police are making a
minute search for him. His mother
is Frustrated with grief and anxiety
for his safety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
BUILD SCHOOL AT TRIBUNE.
Greeley County Seat to Vote Bonds for
$4,000 Building.

Tribune. KAN June 9.-The petit
tiors have been submitted and signed,
calling for a bond election to build a
new school house to cost $4,000, at
Tribune, Kan. the county seat OF
Greeley county Everything is to be
modern, both as to building and
equipment. The election is set for
July Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09

she HdO WTSe UOC-
tors ting her
and they gaze her
ut ; said there was
no cure for her and
they would not
me back any
more. I we MT to
the drug store and
got a bottle of DIR.
Pierce,S Golden
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
FARMER FOUND IN CIsTERN.
Washington Pierce Drowned-COroner
Will Investigate the Case.

Leavenworth, Kan, June 9.-The
body of Washington Pierce, a farmer
living near Linwood, has been found
in the reservoir at that place. He was
going about as usual at 4 o'clock and
was found drowned at 5. There is
mystery surrounding his death and the
coroner will make an investigation.
Pierce was IS years old and owned a
fine 24O-acre farm. He is survived
by a widow and one son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
KILLED BY SWITCH ENGINE.

LeaVenWOfth contractor IOSt II1O
Watching Another Mans Safety.
Leavenworth, Kan, June 9.-Anx-
iety over the safety of another pedeS-
trian cost Fred larry, prominent
contractor, his life at noon Tuesday
Mr. larry was watching another man
when q switch engine backed into him
on parallel track. Mr.. larry was
formerly chairman of the Leavenworth
county Democratic committee and was
prominent in politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
COCKROACHES In
THE KITCHEN
How to Exterminate These Pests That
Spoil the Food

HOW to EXterminafe These Pests That
Spoil the Food
Nothing is more repulsive to the neat
housewife than to see cockroaches crawl
ing around the kitchen, pantry closet,
spoiling food and injuring clothing. The
ly eXterminate them is with Stearns Elec-
trio Paste, the deadly foe of rats, MICE
cockroaches, water bugs and all vermin
Get two-ounce box of Stearns Electric
Paste from your druggist for twenty five
cents and it at night as directed, and
in the morning sweep up a painful of dead
cockroaches. Directions in fifteen Ian
Guages in every package.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
state Firemen Hold Meet.

Coffeyville, Kan, June 9.-Hun-
dreds of firemen are expected to at
tend the annual meeting of the Kansas
State F'iremen'S association which will
be held in Coffeyville on July 5, 6, Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
BIG FIRE AT HUTCHINSON.
Three Story Building Occupied by
Furniture Store and Offices Burns.

urIIIttITe StOft diIt N'ff1CcS ID tff fI5'
Hutchinson, Kan, June 9.-Fire
partially destroyed the three storey
stone building at $40 North Main
street Monday night, occupied by the
Bauer Furniture company; Company
E, Second regiment, K. n. G.; DR.. j.
D. F. Grage and the Hutchinson Com
mercial club band headquarters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
RESINOL HEALS
ITCHING SKINS
And clears UnsightIy CompIexions.

Resinol Ointment, with Resinol
Soap. stops itching instantly, quickly
and easily heals the most distressing
cases of eczema, rash, ringworm, tet-
ter or other tormenting skin or scalp
erup-ions, and clears away pimples,
blackheads, redness, roughness, and
dandruff. when other treatments have
proven only a waste of time and
money.
Physicians have prescribed Resinol
for twenty years, while thousands who
have been cured say, What Resinol
did for us it will do for YOU Every
druggist sells Resinol Soap (25c) and
Resinol Ointment (50c. and SD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
A Strange Case
of Kansas Woman.

Topeka, Kans.|rMy mother, Mrs.
M. E Shoemaker, was down in bed
for six weeks with stomach trouble.
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ADVERTISEMENT
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12
An tie 0lforonon,

Al ths Differences.
4 thin man 10 In difficulties for M
ut o thin woman can reconstruct hse
1gure to suit-Exchange.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12
The Nurses
Story

Nopyrisht lsl2. by Associated Literary
When ! went to take charge Of Mrs.
Darrell's case. I was tired and half
sick. I had been mp for nights with .
pneumonia patient. tried to bek
Oh, when DR.. Hearn telephoned that
he wanted me. but no was insistent.
mo one else win do" he said. II
need some one who has imagination g
! saw his reasons for wanting me
- soon - ! came into the big room
and looked at the little woman lying
among the pillows.
The bed was % big and she was 20
tiny that she was almost lost In all
the Wilderness. There we're pink silk
curtains coming down from the ma
hogany canopy. but even these gave
no color to the thin face with the big
eyes.
He doesn't love mo any more"
was the statement made by the pale
lips. - I bent over her.
"Oh. I'm very sure he does" I said
soothingly. but he can't tell you"
Cant her" she asked eagerly,
How do you know?"
The fairies told me-" I said, now
you 60 to sleep and don't think any
more about It,"
I saw at once that she was like Z
child, and SO / talked more about
fairies. and How they always made
everything come out right, and at last
saw her eyes close, and when DIR
Hearn came she was asleep.
How did you do it," he demanded
"She needed comforting" said. rs
It her husband?"
The doctor nodded. II can't make
It out. He seems to be perfectly de
voted, but she says that he's hiding
something from her. And she isn't
very strong. She is in neurasthenit
condition. and I thought your whole
someness was what she needed
That's why / got you here"
l saw the husband that night. He
was tall and dark and strong, anC
when he bent over my little pale lady
and kissed her 1t seemed as II she
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12
kaanlna Out thu Wind.

Willie was = smart boy, and ambi'
uous. His first job was . post In q
local bank.
"Well, WILLIE" asked his uncle one
day: how are you getting on In bust
nessf I suppose you will soon be
manager"
YES. uncle" Willie replied; I'm
already . dranght clerk"
"A draught clerk! Good boy: and
what are your duties?"
ri open and shut the windows &C.
cording to ORDERS" said Willie, land
close the doors after people that
leave 'em open."-Ideas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

must gain help from his vivid per-
sonality.
But she turned from him. please
don't" she walled.
He drew back and saw the des-
peration in his eyes. What shall 1
do with her, nurse?" was the ques-
tion those eyes seemed to ask, though
his lips did not move.
My eyes answered his, and I gave
little nod, which seemed to reassure
him. "All right, dearest" he said.
"but tomorrow morning shall come
again. and then-you'll lot me kiss
you"
She looked up at him sharply.
"What makes you say that?" she
asked.
l interposed. 1T win BE- the happy
ending Of the fairy tale"
She put her hands over her face
and began to cry. weakly. There
can never b happy ending" she
walled.
I motionsd to him to 20 away, ana
II took me an hour to get her quiet.
I gave her an alcohol rub and . glass
Of warm milk and put hot water bags
around her. and still she shivered and
shook. and at last I thought I'd try
mental suggestion. 80 I took both Of
her hands in mine and said quietly:
Nov you are going to Sleep"
How can Sleep" abe cried. when
he loves some one else?"
Then I saw what was troubling her
and I bent over her and whispered:
Hes under spell and you must
help him to break the charm"
She sat up in bed. How can 1
helpr" she asked, feverishly.
You must kiss him three times in
the morning and every time you must
say I love you"
And then will he be just the sameI"
she asked. las he used to be when
he wasn't hiding anything from met"
He will be just the same"
In q little while she was asleep and
there was the faintest shadow OF .
smile on her lips.
Then l went to look for her hus-
band and found him sitting In front
Of a dying fire in the library.
! I sat down opposite him and asked
abruptly: What are you keeping from
herr"
For . moment he stared At me, and