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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28


The Germania'S death losses during 1914 were
100000 less than the expected mortality, as
shown by the American Table of Mortality.
The Germania'S death losses for the first four
months of 915 make still more favorable show
ing-beng only $40 of the expected mortality
shown by the American Table of Mortality which
the standard basis of all American old-line life
insurance companies
The Germania already set aside $1,O17,O99
dividend distribution during 1915.
The (iermania Life Insurance Company has long
since established a favorable reputation for the
prompt payment of its policy claims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28
after a short business

in Argentine after a short business
trip here
Marlin Porter. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs B. H Porter who with Mrs. Por-
ter has been visiting relatives in
Princeton. Kan, the past two weeks
is reported suffering with the measles.
MI Porter returned last night from
Princeton where he spent a few days.
Fireman and Mrs. Roy Pardee have
returned to their home in Argentine
after spending a few days here with
relatives.
w G. Keiser. general chairman of
the Il. of l.. r. and E., returned Satur
day from Baldwin, where he spent
few days with relatives. Mrs. Keiser
and little daughter Jane will remain
in Baldwin this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28

color is contributed by the ribbon of
blue satin which, drawn from the
point &C the collar to the back, passed
about the waist and terminates in a
trimming of tiny buds and leaves also
makes a pretty bit of color on bodice
and skirt.
Mrs. William Colvin has asked
guests for an informal afternoon at
bridge Wednesday, in compliment to
Miss Ruth Wilson, whose marriage to
Mr.. WendaH Lyman will take place
Monday, July 5. There will be only a
few guests, who are Miss Wilson $
most intimate friends.
+ + i.
Announcements were received to-
day of the marriage of Miss Mary Nc
Gown, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. NJ. McCown of Emporia, and Sena-
tor Joseph w. Howe of Abilene, which
took place Saturday morning in En-
poria. After a wedding trip to Colo
at home at 425 Clay street, Topeka,
Kan.
Miss Florence Bowman and Miss
Mildred Bowman entertained at cards
this afternoon, complimentary to their
cousins. Miss Edna Stickel and Miss
Daphne Stickel. who are visiting them
There were guests for eight tables.
+ = +
Mrs. Adrian Greene entertained
four tables at cards Saturday after
noon, complimentary to her sister
Mrs. c. F. Nissen of Newton, who is
visiting Mrs. Greene and her family.
+ j. +
The Princess Chrysa millennium oper-
eta will begin at S o'clock tonight. and
the curtain will rise at Sis o'clock
+ + j.
Inhn r nj in
ner party Saturday night for Mr.. Null
vane. The decorations were flowers
from Mrs. Mulvane's garden. Covers
were laid for Mr.. Mulvane, Mr.. j. P.
Davis, Mr.. T. B. Sweet, Mr.. NJ. A Low
Mr.. Joab Mulvane, Mr.. David A. Null
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28

: holders Standpoint:
Liberal reinstatement privilege: the company
| bearing the the required evidence of in
| suitability.
Liberal settlement options maturity. Will be
paid in full in cash; be drawn in monthly,
quarterly, semi annual annual instamentS for
a definite period the life income plan.
Waiver of premium cause, providing in case the
injured shall become totally and permanently dis
abed the payment of future
mi is waived policy will continue to
dividends and have the cash surrender
values though the premiums
regularly paid when due and that reduction
will be made the death maturity on account
such premiums waived.
P,id-up insurance continues to participate in
the distribution the surplus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28
Facts Worth Knowing About Gernnania

The Gcrmania has been growing for So years.
The Germana has $150,000,000 of insur
in force.
The Germania has S51, 100000 of admitted
assets.
The Germania has over 5000, 900 surplus fund.
The Germania added $1S,OOO,0O0 business
to its books during 1914.
The Gernania is one of very few insurance
companies whose annual income from its invested
assets is than sufficient to pay it's death
claims.
The Germania last year paid nearly trhee times
much to living policy holders in dividends,
nuities and matured and surrendered policies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28

For reservations on the SHRINE
SPECIAL to Seattle and return, 1eav-
ing Topeka July Z, write call Mr..
]. B. Doncyson, Masonic Temple, To-
peka- Phone I443.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28
Compare the Policies

MISUNDERSTANDING after one year.
Freedom from restriction travel, residence
occupation.
Ninety days of in which premiums
Annua. participation in the distribution of the
surplus
Dividends declared annually including the first
year, and due whether the premium for the next
year is paid
Guaranteed values after the second years pre-
MUM paid according the table stated right in
the policy.
Loan values up the limit surrender
values only SO interest. You required
wait 80 days for the money; they demand
loans and can be repaid in whole in part at any
time.
Loan Obtaina BILE after first year toward the pay
m of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28
If $500 a Month Looks About Right
III, See Me NOW

Need Five Men Capable of Making that
Much or More: Want Them This Week.
And I'll Take off My Hat to Anyone Show
ing me Better Policy or Company to
write Life Insurance for than GERMANIA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28
Let Me Tell You About My Plan at Once!
Germania Ranks Third

IN THE HIGH RATIO OF IT'S
ASSETS IN TO ITS INSURANCE IN
FORCE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28

Iron Pumps at Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-28

to
WANT THREE MEN OUTSIDE
time
in
them
The who take proposition will have the policy
to
other policy
OF
in
policy contract on marke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
REVIEWS AND COMMENT
BOOKS AND AUTHORS -

Dutch Song" which was published IN
"The Pennsylvania Packet in llis' the
author being apparently unknown. We
should say that above all the rest II
deserves the attention and research "a
students and antiquaries. DR.. Patter.
son describes it as reminding one OF
the metre of our national anthem,
America" In fact, It not only Is IN
that identical metre, but 1t is IN sew
eral Of its s,anzas the baldest and most
obvious Of parodies upon or adaptations
of the English anthem, God Save the
Kingl" Whether it was used>as song
does not appear. II it was, doubtless 1t
was sung TO Carty's immortal music.
Now God Save the King!' had been
the national air of the colonies before
independence was declared, and the ap-
pearance of these verses in l7Ts lndl..
Gates an inclination on the part OF
some, at least, TO continue it as our ma
tional air, and indeed largely to retain
the words. p'utdtis mu'1ndis.
We could wish that DR.. Patterson mad
told us-if, indeed, he was himself able
to ascertain-why this was called the
Dutch" song. No doubt, we must tsll
back upon the explanation suggested by
the traditional appellatiOn Of "Pennsyl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
kIpLING'S INDIA
From Simla to the Border anu
the Road to Mandalay.

tnsrrxC.s INDIA By Arley Munson. nus =
Co ' "
Tbi, hook is pleasant reading' pro
vided one knows his Kipling we'll II -
,.eriniscent of the days when we hrs'
Uncovered him, the days OF snort
ToIes from the Hills" Under the Deo,
darsv and ahe "Barrack Room baIlaus'
of Mrs. Hauksby, the Gadsoys' 'nI
Phantom 'Rickshaw, OF Ioofnai a"u
Mowgli and Shere Khan, OF Jakih anu
lew and Mulvaney, Learoyd ana
Ortberis of Kim and of "The Man VINO
Was" though Mr.. Kipling repuoi".eu
that story of the bsrbarism OF the
Rear Who Walks Like Man only q
wear ago. The book is reminiscent even
of the opinion Mr.. Kipling held hi'een
years ago of Brother Boer, an opinio'
which no doubt. like that OF the nus
zion no must have changed since tnen'
Amid the pitfalls and the gins 'ha'
protect Kiplingian copyrights 'he au-
thor quotes with astonishing lreeuo"'
TO refresh our memories.
Tho fascination of the kiphng Oh d
ouarter-century ago-it VIII never iose
rs freshness for new readers-is re-
vivifed in the minds of older ones IN
the pages of this personally conducted
hook. with it's many illustrations OF
Simla first of all, and then OF the
Himalayas, the Great Desert, the Dur
der Country with its record OF cam
paigning, the "Oldest Land" where the
druken Fleete insulted the money-go '
Hanunnan and was punished by the sil-
yer Man; the land of Strickland VINO
know as much of the natives OF lndia
rs is good for any man. And thence u"
the Road to Mandalay and Burma
The books greatest virtue ueS Al
his, that it will send its readers oaeS
to Kipling with reiuvenated zes''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
OLD BELGIUM.

THE GLORY or BELGIUM Illustrations IN
color BY W l. B71cAm,p =, Text H II EG''s.
St0ughton.
This is a holiday book of lasting in
terest II is timely, of course; 1t APP
peals to the sentiment of the moment.
But, beyond that, it has high artistic
value. Ii interprets the medieval at
mosphere of Belgium. II pictures the
quiet heritage of those prosperous
busy yet static days, the confident mud
ding Of humble dwellings around the
majesty Of the cathedrals, the reminls-
cent note of narrow streets. the democ-
racy which held so tenaciously to ITS
rights and privileges in the days OF
feudalism. Not in castle or palace, not
in the pomp and grandeur OF princes
and mobiles, but in the monuments OF lts
burghers, it's merchants, IT'S common
people. lies the charm OF Belgium.
Town halls they built. from which thev
governed themselves and tanned thelr
rulers: euildhalls and, in their thank
full faith, beguinages. For conquest In
their little world did not kill IN them
the life of the spirit. How much OF all
this beauty has survived this war none
can tell until a world restored TO peace
takes stock and Sits the truth from
the exaggerations told for partisan pur-
noses Belgium has passed through so
many devastations in the course OF her
long history as the battle-ground OF
Europe without losing the stamp OF
her medieval grandeur. Burgundian,
Spaniard, Austrian, Frenchman and
Enelishman--and their mercenaries-
have trampled through her villages and
sacked her cities. She has survived the
fury of Alva and of Louis XIV, OF
snns-culottes and Napoleon the Great.
She will emerge from the war OF the
world Scared, with many ruins that
once were things of beauty, but with
her quiet, intimate medieval appeal IN
tact. Let us hope so.
Mr.. Brakeman gives US an interior OF
Ste. Gudule ut Brussels and view OF
the Grand Place, the southwest tower OF
the Cathedral Of Louvair seen over
the roofs Of the lowly houses clustered
so confidently around it; two other
views of the church, the entrance to the
beguinaee and that to the cloister. fpres
is represented by three views, Antwerp
by its cathedral, and there are other
pictures of Lierre, Courtray, Ouden-
darde. Aerschot, and the inviting arbor
of an old inn near Louvain-a all as they
were before August of last year. The
text is chiefly historical, and serves its
purpose well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
PATRIOTIC POETRY
OF THE REVOLUTION
Suggestive Study of Neglected Filstorco-Llterary
Subect-Paucity of lnspration-Nany Singers
but No Great Songs

US a line Of poetry, and among their
colleagues and associates there was not
more than one who was entitled TO be
called poet. There were many writers
of verse, and a few. very few, wrote
each a composition or two which de-
serve TO be remembered for their merits
and as something more than curiosities.
But even these did by far their best
work in prose. Thomas Paine wrote
one mediocre bit of rhyme. THE Lib
erty Tree" which is utterly insignif-
cant by the side of his prose writings.
Francis Hopkinson's Battle Of the
Kegs" is unforgettable, but it was a
mere fraction of his contributions 10
literature. So we might go through
the list, with Niles's "Sapphic Ode"
Dwight's Columbia" and all the rest.
Not one II these men would have been
remembers. for his verses. barlow
and Trumbull are in a different cate
CORY. Their metrical works were Of
yoluminous compass and they are re-
membered for them. But their works
are names and nothing more 1t would
be difficult TO find a man in the street
or in the library, for that could
recall three lines of the cumbrous
"Columbiad," while as for The Nc
Fingal," which some have sought to
compare with "Hudibras," il lives
chiefly in the single line. what has
posterity done for u.s." which is usu-
ally attributed to some other sourcel
The one real poet of the Revolution"
was, OF course, Freneau. But he was,
after all. poet OF Revolutionary times
rather than of the Revolution itself.
The bulk of his work had no reference
to the Revolution. and that which had
such reference was the least meritori-
Gus. Indeed, Of all his expressly patri-
otto verse only one piece, "Eutaw
Springs" des erves attention for its in
trnsic merit. and even it falls much
below the level of his non-patriotic
poems. st. George Tucker, who is not
mentioned in this volume, wrote one of
the truest lyrics of all that time; but
II had nothing whatever to DO with the
Revolution or with patriotism.
Perhaps the most interesting and
suggestive Of all the verses quoted or
mentioned by Dr. Patterson is THE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

and not from the Engusn original, so
Smith wrote his hymn not for the
English God Save the King" but for
the German Hell dir i'm Siegerkranz; u"
which he found in German song book.
The little volume before us is thus a
most suggestive and instructive con-
tribution TO the by no means too
abundant history of one of our most
heroi, epochs. 1t will not fill US with
admiration Of the poetic genius Of the
Fathers. 1t may cause renewed wonder
that events which inspired the burning
eloquence of Henry and Otis did not in
spire also a single poet TO write a
single great poem or immortal ballad:
But. then, American practically VIII
pronounce il far better 10 have written
the Declaration of independence than
an "Agincourt" and the Farewell Ad-
dress than a Charge of the Light
Brigade"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

was the first bridge builder n wood as
well as in stone. She taught man the
rudimentaries of the art, and he fol-
lowed them slavishly before he began
to improve upon them. The tree
thrown across a stream or chasm by
a storm even our ape-like ancestors
must have learned the lesson; and their
descendants. we know, observed the
shelving system of natural rock bridges.
Mr.. Sparrow, in short, sees the eyolu-
ton OF civilization in the evolution of
the bridge; trade. yes. but above all
strife. is the conclusion he draws.
What the strategic railroad is to the
warfare of to-day the bridge was to
the strategists OF earlier times. Its
chief purpose was to get at 'em!" To-
day. he points out. we still build our
bridges of peace in "trumpery imita-
ton Of medieval defensive towers and
trumpery Manifestations"
However that may be. this author
has something new to tell US, or, rather
he draws our attention TO new aspects
of a subject so familiar as bridges.
And he does it with contagious enthusi.
asm. Artist and author have collabo-
rated in making this an exceptionally
interesting holiday book. even though
Mr.. Brangwyn is on occasion too en-
Enthusiastically impressionistic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
PONTISM
The Love of Bridges in Picture
and Text.

A ROCK OF BRIDGES. By Frank Br,nswyn
r. A and Water SHAW sparrow Large "o.
DID, xiv. as The John LeHe Company
One opens this bool for the sake OF
Mr.. Brangwyn's pictures, and is more
than sat SIZED. Here are forty colored
plates and nearly two score drawings In
black and white of bridges old and new
in all parts of the world, as picture
esoue a collection of illustrations as one
can wish. And so, crossing IN these pct
ures Roman bridges and medieval war
bridges, bridges in Spain. Holland and
England, in Algeria and Of. 81. Goth
ards Pass. across the Marine. the Loire
and the Thames bridge at Carcass
some is not forgotten-the Pont-Neut
and the Tower Bridge, and bridges IN
India and China, one comes to cross
over from the artists side to that 81
the writer of the text, and discovers
new delight. for Mr. Sparrow reveals
himself as a "pontist"-the word is his
own-a student of bridges, their origin
and development, the first specialist in
the field the reviewer knows Of. and
profit..ble companion.
Mr.. Sparrow, like Diedrich knicker-
booker. goes back to the beginning OF
things, long before mighty rivers be-
gan to flow by great cities. Nature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
MACKENzIEs ANCESTRY.

Compton Mackenzie, author OF
"Plashers Mead" who is now fighting
in the East, has many links with the
United States. my grandfathers," he
says. were Henry Compton lrea!
name Charles Mackenzie), the famous
comedian, on one side. and Colone.
Bateman, the maternal on American
side. Ny American people were from
Baltimore, and as American as they
could be My mother eldest sister
was the famous Leah and her young
est sister the 'Ophelia' of lrving's
first Hamlet My father is Edwsrd
Compton. also an actor; my youngest
sister, Fay Compton, is now acting IN
America. My brother was acting there,
but came back to England TO ION
the colors He was lieutenant IN e
Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers before he
took to the stage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

tombs of past generations to remind
him that all is vanity. Eleanor For
tescue Brickdale has understood, and,
what is more, she has felt the songs
she illustrates. Here is an interesting
gallery of old English pictures. And
the reproductions are superb.
A worthy holiday book, not meant to
be looked at once or twice for the sake
of its embellishments alone, but to be
read and reread, and. one hopes, to be
learned by heart. Much of what is
here sung has passed into the imagery
of the language and the literature Of
the race. Quotation, we are told, is
becoming a lost art, practised at the
risk of not being understood. This
holiday book will help to keep it alive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

vania Dutch" the verses in question
being of Pennsylvania origin and pub
lication Even so, the composition
forms an interesting but too much
overlooked link between our GOD Save
the King" of nte-Revolutionary days
and & my Country, 'Tis of Thee OF
two full generations later. That the
link was pretty completely overlooked
and the earlier history of the air
strangely forgotten are attested by the
circumstance that. just as Prussia took
the song from the Danish adaptation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

THE BOOK OF OLD ENGLISH SONGS AND
ballads illustrated IN coiors ny hie9i9r
Foriesrue Briclsdsle Large Svo. pp. lsS. uod-
der s. Stoughton.
Here. too, we have a giftbook that IS
worth keeping. The collection OF old
English songs and ballads which 1t
contains. to the number of seventy-two'
is we'll chosen, and, on the whole, rep
resentative Of bewilderingly vast held.
OF course, the favorites are here; about
their exclusion there can have been no
ouestion-"Chevy Chase" and lovely
bonny, unworthy, cruel Barbara Al.
lem; robin Hood and Little John,
and robin Hoods Death; the ball
ifs Daughter Of Arlington" and The
Passionate Shepherd to His Love;
"The Nut-Brown Maid" "The Beggar
Daughter of Bednall Green" and The
Maid Freed from the Gallows"; VINO
IL SYLVIA" "The Sad Lover and
"What Care II" And, appropriate 70
the times, "To Lucasta on Going to the
Wars" and brave, bonny MARY Am
bree." ..
The collection starts--t was inevi-
table-with Summer Is i-Cumen In;
It ends with "Sally in Our Alley In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
PROSE AND VERSE AND
COLORED PICTURES
The Medieval Beauty and Quiet Charm OF Belgium
Before the War-A Book OF Remembrance
Famous Old English Songs and Baladry.

between we have Chaucer and Ben
Jonson. Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry
Wotton. Lily Spenser, Herrick, Andrew
MARVEL. Haywood and Campion, Web
ster. Waller. Drayton, Wither, Sir John
Sucking, and much Of Shakespeare.
1t is, indeed, he who has inspired
the best OF the artists twenty-four
illustrations:
Why so large cost, having so short
lease,
Dost thou upon they fading mansion
spend?
a most costly cavalier this, indeed, OF
King Charles's heyday, among the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
REyOLUTIONARY VERSE.

THE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAS lhN n.r,l
TION as Revealed In the Poetry ui We T. iSf6
n S1'3SssY ~ SAMUEL White Patterson. A. "
Pm. d Illustrated l2mo. pp. ~ -''' N"'
ard G. Badger
Horrebow's famous chapter on the
snakes Of Iceland is not to be adapted
to the patriotic verse of Revolutionary
America for. as this volume reminds
&c SUCH verse was abundant in guam
titv and in variety. If only its quallty
had been comparable with its volume
vye should have had a treasure mousse
indeed But it must be frankly con-
fessed that so little of 1t was ABOVE
tho level of sheer doggerel that we are
half inclined 10 take issue with Dr'
Patterson over the title OF his BOOK
We should be sorry to regard the
verses which he quotes, and or wnlch
he writes without quoting, as reVela-
,ion of the spirit Of the Revolution.
II we did so. we should have to esteem
that epochal struggle as particularly
mean-spirited thing. We can discern
in the whole mass of more OF less
metrical compositions scarcely a trace
Of leadership. of vision or Of insplra-
ton. There was no Tyrtaus to move
the hosts Of freedom, no Rouget de
Isle to rouse them TO patriotic frenzy
The hating Muse limped feebiy on
among the camp followers at the rear
This is the more noteworthy because
Of the plenitude of intellectual and
literary talept, sometimes amounting
N genius. with which Americans at that
time were endowed. Franklin, hamil-
ton. Washington, jefferson, Madison
and many others were masters of prose
composition. which was not infre-
ouently ornate and instinct with in
spiration. Yet not one of them gave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

4. Nook OF BRIDGES By Frank Brsngwyn
IN viz il5 The John LpHe Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

THE SPIRIT or THE American ~ hhR RsrIcl
sfuiy 81 American Patriotic Verse from ~
10 lisa 49,, samuel White Patterson a "
Ph ID Illustrated l2mo. pp. ~ -''' H''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04

THE GLORY or BFLGlI II. illustrations IN
Color BY W l. Bruckfnsn. Text ~ isooet'
Ingpen. LARGE Syo ~. I'll. III. Holder q
St0ughton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-04
OLD ENGLISH SONGS.

RooK or OLD ENGLISH SONGS AND
LADS illustrated ~ eoiois ny h,9'.1'
.tesrue Bric,dale Large $40. pp. l9s. Uod-