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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
HE HAS A BONANZA
Farmer Who Is Getting Rich at Ex-
pense of Autoists.

There is a farmer on the road be-
tween Berryton and Wakarusa who
makes a LOT of money or account of
the poor roads. At his place there is
terrible mudhole, which has been
there for about three weeks. Topeka
motorists say. that this hole is covered
with Thin layer of straw. The au-
tonlbile driver sails right into the
straw and his machine goes down in
the mud up to the axle every time
At this juncture, the farmer appears
with team. He always has a team
ready, just for the purpose of hauling
his patrons out of the hole. Occasion
more often it is SO, 81 or IS. The
enterpriSing tiller of the soil-We'Il
call him Jones, because that isn't his
name-is getting rich fast, as several
big cars are stalled in the mud day
after day. The place is called "Joness
Bank"
Mr.. Jones, after completing his Job.
drives his team back to the farm
house and reads the latest Police
Gazette" Then IN half-hour or less
he hears the frantic struggle of an
automobile in the mud hole and he
consideration When cne coat of
straw is worn down, Mr.. Jones kindly
puts on another layer
The farmers are all peeved at Jones'
because it interfereS with their traffic
to the city. They say that the matter
the county officials but that nothing
has been done about 1t. One Topeka
motorist estimates that it would entail
total cost of So to fix up the road
SO that Jones would not derive his fat
revenue. Incidentally speaking, Shaw
nee county receives something like
$4,000 this year for work on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
IT RAMBLED ON AGAIN
Ford Smashes Into Limousine-Backs
Out Unhurt.

A little Ford and an eight cylinder
Limousine came together with a crash
at Sixth and Kansas avenue about
dusk Wednesday evening when the
Limousine which was ahead of the
Ford suddenly stopped and the little
car hit the back of its tOnneau. The
back of the big car was somewhat
SCARED, but the little car backed out
of the miXup and rambled off down
West Sixth.
Tim Donovan, detective, who wit
messed the accident did not learn the
names of any of the occupants, and as
none in the cars were injured, did not
take the names of the drivers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
To The Public:

The matter the Commissioners pay is only differ
opinion of two lawyers County Auditor and Asst
Attorney General to how the vouchers shall be made
change the total amount of yearly
stipend except the States Attorney entitled
to mileage which claimed. Last month for
instance Commissioners made trip to Kansas City to
look up materials and could have claimed mileage of
S67O EACH total $201O but claims made against
the County and each Commissioner paid his
persons would try to make appear that work
only days week for the County but matter of
meeting days at the Court House
outside have 230 miles of county roads and all
large bridges charge well the County nsti
buttons Besides this there day the
that Commissioner has not matter put him
We could have 800 working days. 65 days for
vacations and still not exceed the yearly allowance.
make the road views and this the County
5000 each and fees claimed by the Com
missioners.
These attempts to besmrch the County Commissioners
from County Officials who dsgrunted be-
of attempt do pruning the County affairs
which needed for time and which all
afraid attack of vilcation that follows
such action. The programme however planned will be
carried promise show the payers
results at the end of the next fiscal year.
j. c. Sinner F. E. Nipps Boyd E. Pollu Commissioners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
WAITING ON HAITIENS
Island Republic Delays Answer on
Proposed Protectorate.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Action by
the Haitien parliament on the treaty
submitted by the United States pro-
posing the establishment for ten years
of an American financial protectorate
over the island republic was awaited
today by administration officials.
The American charge at Port au
Prince had set noon yesterday as the
time for approval of the treaty, but
the Haitiens protested against limiting
debate in parliament and the time was
extended until tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
BLACKS IN CELEBRATION
Michigan Day Observed at Lincoln
Jubilee in Chicago

Chicago. Aug. 26.-Today was
michigan day at the Lincoln jubilee
exposition being held here to show
the progress Of negroes in the last half
century. Governor Ferris of Michigan
and staff attended and Senator James
Hamilton Lewis made an address post
poned from yesterday.
The principal Michigan exhibits
come from Cass county. where there
IS the largest negro population out
side the big cities
Negro farmers of Cass county own
land of an aggregate area of fifteen
square miles, it is said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
TROOPS PROTECT BLACK
Court Requests Militia to Guard IL
Iinois Culprit at Trial.

Springfield, H., Aug 26-Acting
Governor Barratt O'Hara today or
dered three companies of the Fourth
infantry, L. n. G., to go to Harrisburg
Ill, Sunday morning when they will
take the negro, Joe Deberry, to Muir
physboro, where his trial is to begin
Monday in the Jackson county circuit
court.
The request for military protection
was made by Circuit Judge Hartwell
who is TO be on the bench during the
negro's trial for the murder of Mrs
Eliza beth Martin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
THREE COPS ARE ILL
Another OH Vacation-Sauls Is Short
Handed.

With three men ill and another on
his vacation the reserve force at the
police station dwindled considera bly,
today. Sergeant Ed Walker has been
confined to his home on account of
illness for the last several days. Walk
er is in charge of the night shift. The
other three men are on the day force
Sauls's shift.
o. C. Wyatt and Charles Furgason
patrolmen, are also i'll and unable to
be on duty. Jailer Frank PARCELS is
on his vacation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
HERNANDEZ is HARD HIT
Villa Commander Wounded at lea
mole; Loses Part of STAFF.

Washington. Aug. 26.-Official adj
vices to the state department today
said General Hernandez, Villas COM
mander at IcamOle, near Monterey,
had been wounded and lost part of his
staff in a recent battle with Carranza
troops: that his forces had withdrawn
from the town and were awaiting re-
Inducements from Torreon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
zEPPELINS TO ENGLAND
Sailing of DirisibIes Indicates Another
Raid Is Planned.

Amsterdam, Aug. 26.-(Via Lon
DOM According to the Hetvolk, a
Zeppelin passed today over the Dutch
island of Vlieland, flying from the
east to the northwest, in the direc-.
ton of the English coast.
This is the second time in two days
that a Zeppelin has been seen over the
island, travelling toward England.
1t is believed here another air raid
on England is planned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

GET into business for yourself Seven
hundred dollar investment will make you
three hundred month. L ready to
prove this. Beach, National hotel, this
evening
SITUATION wantedd by experience
house cleaner. Call 1884 K-1.
FOR SALE-A good old horse, cheap. Hur-
WITT. Route s, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Mrs. Mary Carruthers, 405 Chandler
street, today compromised her claim
against the city of Topeka for alleged
injuries received by slipping on an icy
sidewalk in front of Alp East Sixth
street. Dec. "a. She agreed through
her attorneys to accept $3.50 in settle
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
Several Boxes Required.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 26.-Seven
and a half million is the estimated
number of orange boxes used annually
in Florida, one-third of which have
Just been contracted for by a local
lumber company. The shipment of
these boxes begins in October and ex-
tends through to the following April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

W. H. WATSON, city commissioner of
finance, is victim of hay fever, &C.
got it walking through 1.-THE estate
house grounds" he wheezed. 1.-The G.
grass has -ch-choo-just been moved"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
FUNSTON TO FERGUSON
Commander. at Austin. Refuses tC
Reveal Nature of Conference.

Austin, Texas, Aug. 26.-Gen. Fred
erick Funston, commander of the de-
partment of Texas, U. S. A, arrived
today from San Antonio, to confer
with Governor Ferguson, relative to
the border situation. General Funston
declined to discuss the nature of the
conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

The following births were reported
at the office of the city clerk today
Gordon E. Sinclair and wife, 1920
North Harrison street, Aug 81, boy;
Benz. A. Retter and wife. 1911 North
Kansas avenue, Aug %, girl; w. Leon
Austin and wife, 1424 Western avenue.
Aug. rs, boy; John H. Wallen and
wife, SOL Fairchild street, Aug. %,
boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
Wales Strikes Axerted.

Cardiff. Aug. 26.-One thousand
coal miners who struck yesterday re-
turned to work today, and the au-
thorities declared today that the dam
ger of another strike has been avert
ad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
h. of p. Notice.

Members of Amity Lodge No. 231,
K of p, will take notice of the death
of Brother John NJ. Sentz. Services
will be held at the residence, 1929
Lincoln, Friday, 9 a. m
A NJ. DAWSON. c. c.
w B. PERRY X r. s.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
Neodesha Pioneer Dead.

Neodesha, Kan, Aug. 26.-J D.
Adds, IS years old, died here today.
Mr.. Adds settled in Neosho county,
Kan, in 1850. He was a member of
the 18th Kansas regiment of the Civil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
GERMAN PLUNGERDOWN
Undersea Craft Sunk Near Ostend by
Bomb Hurled oy Aviator.

London, Aug. ga German sub
marine has been destroyed near Os-
tend, Belgium, by a bomb dropped by
an aeroplane. Official announcement
to this effect was made here this
morning. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Have your piano tuned and repaired
by Jenkins factory expert All work
guaranteed Phone 1448-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
LOCAL MENTION.

The Rev. and Mrs. H. James Crock
EFT and family have returned from q
motor tour through Kansas and Mis-
souri,. They were away two weeks.
Mr.. Crockett is pastor of the Third
Christian church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Harry Cameron of Boston, Mass,
arrived in Topeka this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

II will payyou to get our estimate OIL
that lumber bill. Phone ]. B. Whelal
& Co.. I'll E. 4th.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

The funeral of Jost Bauer LeVore.
the baby that died in Kansas City
Sunday, WIS held at 1880 O'Clock
Tuesday from PeDwell's chapel Inter-
ment was in Topeka cemetery. He
was the son of Mrs. Anna LeVore of
113 West Fifth street. The pulmotor
was used in an attempt to save the
ayailing Jost LcVore was the baby
that was found in the tunnel in Kan
sas City last week Mrs. IeVoFe
claimed him at first as a grandson
but later admitted that he was her
own boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Albert Edwin Shoaf, aged 36, son
of A. H. Shoaf, clerk in the Topeka
postoffice, died at his home in Kan
sas City Tuesday morning. The flu
neral was held in Kansas City today
He is survived by his wife, two chill
dren, Olga and Raymond; his moth
er, Mrs. Sarah Lilies; two sisters and
two brothers At the time of his
death Shoaf was a lineman for the
Metropolitan Street Railway COM
pany-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Albert Titus, aged 2, son of DR.. and
Mrs Ernest Titus, died Wednesday at
their home in Valley Falls. He was a
nephew of Rad NJ. Lee, assistant
county attorney. The funeral was
held in Valley Falls today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Safety razor blades sharpent better than
new 25c-35c doz. BrInt Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

boy was born today to Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Parsons, of S25 Quincy
street. He was given the name of
Harvey Lee Parsons, in honor of his
uncle, the chief of police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

J. NJ. Sentz, aged 81, died Wednes-
day at his home, 1923 Lincoln street
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock
Friday morning at the home. Inter
ment in Mount Hope cemetery. The
services will be in charge of Masonic
lodge No II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

r. A. Rooster. d. D. s.. TO Mills
Bldg Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral COMMENSURATE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Suits dry cleaned 75c. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phone 3653.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

Furnaces at Forbes ADV.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12

shurches in a community winch is not
able g. adequately support One Small
congregation attend services once a
month and All fail 10 perform tn" re.
ligious functions ur the community
The division of religious forces and
the breaking into fragments OF moral
efforts II ufttimes little less than a
calamity and defeats the very purpose
they seek to promote.
The evils Of too man churches can
be minimi1ed by cooperation. The
sucial ard economic life of a rural
community are respective units and
cannot he successfully divided by de.
nomiuational lines. and the churches
can ,uly occupy this important field
is @, o%ucration and coordination
tn efficient country church will
definitely serve its community by lead
ne In all worthy efforts at community
building in uniting the people in all
cooperative %endeayors for the gen.
oral welfare Of the community and In
arousing q real love for country life
and loyalty to the country home and
these results can only be successfully
accomplished by the united EFFORT Of
the pr"ss the school the church and
]nrr0ujs"d farmers
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
sELF.uNMADE MEN.

Jerome $. McWade, the Duluth
millionaire connoisseur, said at a
dinner in Atlantic City:
- am sick and tired Of those
inanciers, who, when caught out,
put all the blame on another-put
all the blame on a dead man.
"There was the sugar scandal, and
the blame all put on poor dead
Havemeyer. There was the railroad
scandal, and the blame all put on
poor dead Hartman. And now we
have the New Haven scandal and
Mellen puts the blame on poor dead
Pierpont Morgan. Bah, what a stale
dodge :"
Mr.. McWade struck the table Wig
orously with his fist and added
How ridiculous ever to put the
blame on others, dead or living, any
way We hear a lot from the self
made man-why does the self-un-
made one always give the credit to
somebody else ?"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
REALLY NO CAUSE FOR GRIEF
Under the Circumstances. Daniel
Might Even Be Excused for In.
dulpina In Quiet Smile.

Such is the infrmity of human
nature that a man seldom makes an
after-dinner speech without depre-
eating the practise, There are many
ways of doing it. You can tell a
story. as Mr.. Thornton, the new
ager Of the Great Eastern railway
did, in his first speech made in Eng
land.
81 have always had a great respect
for Daniel, the original lion tanner"
he said. I'VE are told that when he
was in the den Of lions they roared
and CRASHED their teeth, and yet
Daniel smiled-and smiled. And he
smiled because he knew that. at any
rate. there would be no after-dinner
speaking"
The Biblical illusions may not be
authentic, but the point is unmis-
taxable. And then Mr.. Thornton
went on to make a considerable
and eloquent speech.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
EmlNEacE Is NOT FOR ALL
nla PriEss Few n Far BetNoea.
Though Every Man May Achieve
Measure Of Success.

The notion that only the few sue.
csed in life, while the many must
fail, is as pernicious as it is unfor-
%tunately widespread. President
Hsdley Of Yale, in a ine address to
q graduating class, preached a gold
en- gospel on the theme Of true ne
cess. The thousands Of young men
and young women who are entering
professional and business life this
year need such advice Of soberness,
wisdom, and truth.
Honorable ambition is not to BE-
discouraged, but the big prizes are
few and far between. II all could
he eminent, there would be no such
thing as eminence. There IA always
room at the top, but not all d "
can be accommodated there at the
same time. Those who do not at
tain eminence OF wealth are not
however, failures. They may be sue
ceSsful in the noblest sense Of the
term. Happiness, contentment, the
joy Of accomplishment and useful
ness are for all. The greatest bless.
ings Of life are not monopolized by
the few. Family affection, friend.
ship, neighborliness, work and rest
leisure, science, art, appreciation OF
beauty, social service, good citizen.
ship-these human and superior
pleasures of life are for all, or for IN,
overwhelming majority, at any rate
The mission Of civilization is 70
bring them within the reach 81 all
The right idea Of success is IN,
best gift Of the college, and the sju
dent who Commence with thi
idea in his rind and heart cauno
possibly fail.-Chicago Herald
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
Majority Of Friends Thought Mr..
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

rymeroyton, Ky.-ln interesting adj
vices from this place, Mr.. A. J. Hughes
writes as follows: 81 was down with
stomach trouble for five (5) years, and
would have sick headache so bad, al
times, that ! thought surely ! would die.
tried different treatments, but they
did not seem 10 do me any good.
got so bad, | could not eat or sleep,
Ind all my friends, except one, thought /
would die. He advised me 10 try
bCdiord's Black raught, and quit
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12

Price, Rish

An opportunity Ia buy an i'm
prnycd farm NJ q sacrifice; 1850
acres good fertile land, 80 acres
under cultivation, - acres of
which are under irrigation, .
acres IN alfalfa, & .crcs in winter
wheat, % acres fenced with
raGbit proof wire. Two irriga.
ton plants in order, 100 gals of
water per min, or better Good
two story adobe house contain.
ing four large rooms and large
hall. Price for cash ~. 5000.
For further Information write or
call ON Il. VI. Reed.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR five YEARS

taking other medicines. | decided 10
take his advice, although ! did not have
any confidence in Il.
I have now been taking Black Draught
Tor three months, and ii has cured me
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using it.
am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me-"
Thediord's Blaek-D raughi has been
found a very valuable medicine Tor de-
engagements Of the stomach and liver. IL
is composed Of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients. and
acts gently, yet surely. II can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get a package today.
Only a quarter. -
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
E. P. & 5. W. Time Gard


$50 acres decided band for sale
or trade thrr" miles east of
Columbus Address William
Tate. ~ West Lake avenue,
Us Al pcl,s. Calf If
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
HIS A~VocATIoN.

What are you gonna do this
summer? p
pose as a dwarf in q side show
"As a dwarf? Why, you're taller
than the average man +"
"Yes, l know, | pcse as the
largest dwarf in the world, Yale
Record.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12

l},r Sn": $50 acres uf fine
1 "ttrd lund Hud q i'm ruliu
punishment very close in Best
huryun in the Valley j \.
Moore.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
H REASON.

what are all these men doing
here? ?" asked the visitor to the jail.
Most Of Them" answered the
guiding official, "are doing time for
doing others"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12

80 YOU prefer the theoretical pol
itician to the practical politician"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum.
"I'm tired Of the ward 'heeler. I'd
rather take my chances with the
faith healer"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
REToRT COURTEOUS.

He-Women ought 10 go ON record
as being angels to men.
She-Yes, and il we take the rec
ord Of mep wen be recording ar
gels.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12

Tout lost heavily at the race'
Yesterday.
Rout-A fool and his money are
10 parted.
Tout-Ah but | won today.
Rout-A fool for luck.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12
y oMG NECESSARY.

at takes two to start a quarrel
aid Mn. Gabb.
"Oh, no, Il doesn't" replied Nj.
Gabb. "a man and hs wis e.
90"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-12

Your application Ia prove up
made out free of charge, also
any Information reg riding same
VIII ne glad To b" favored with
all your business in any lanu
matters. ". G. Houver, L. =.
Cmmrlr~Slun"r. CnlumhuS. \. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-17
A SPOONFUL 0F SALTS RELIEVES ACHING KIDNEYS We eat too much meat, which clogs Kidneys, says noted
 authority If back hurts or Bladder both CTS, stop all meat for
 while

When you wake up with backache and dull misery in the kidney region it gen <Ially means you have been eating too much meat says a well known authority, Meat forms uric acid which overworls the kidneys in their effort to filter 1t from the blood and they become sort of paralyzed and losgy. When your kidneys get sluggish and clog you must relieve them, like you relieve your bowels; re- moving all the bodys urinous wastc. else you have backache sick headache, dizzy spells: your stomach Sours. tongue Is coated, and when the weather is bad you have rheumatic twinges. The urine is cloudy. full of sediment, channels often get sore, water scalds and you obliged to seek relief two or three times during the night.
 Either consult a good, reliable physi- clan al once or get from your nharmacist about four ounces of lad Salts; take q tablespoonful in glass of water be- fore breakfast for few days and yo,lr kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice combined with lithia, and has been used for generations to clean and stimulate sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize acids in the urine so it TO longer irritates, thus ending bladder weakness.
 lad Salts is a life saver for regular meat eaters. It is inexpensive. cannot in lure and makes a delightful, eftervesceni 1ithia- drink.