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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

For at that very minute some in
dustrious little mocnbeams woye a
golden carpet and spread it out over
the water Ard over its golden sheen
the nine little fairies walked high and
dry tc the party.
All night long that party lasted till
the old man-in-the-moon went to
sleep from very WEAKNESS and the
nine little fairies scrambled Iandward
on the last bit of golden carpet-just
before old Mr.. Sun woke up,-(Copy-
right-Clara Ingram JUdsop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Here's a rich one. The public util-
tiles commissioners of Missouri accuse
their Kansas confreres with being
unduly prejudiced in favor of the
Kansas Natural Gas company. The
meager increase of cents a thousand
feet that the Kansas commissioners
decided would be about right for the
gas company to charge surely doesn't
look much like it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Carranza's recent announcement
that he would have his troops on the
border cooperate with the American
soldiers in suppressing the operations
of the Mexican bandits in that section
was evidently nothing but some more
of that meaningless palaver for which
all writes of MeXicans are so famous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
On the Spur
of the Moment

Me Lid.
(Our old friend: Walter lifting. comes to
bat with the following:)
l dc not sound the praises that
Loom big around my new straw hat,
But chant with glee the poignant woe
That flutters free from the winds that
blow.
The other day 1 bought lid,
Twas made of straw. q nobby tile;
l placed it on my head, / did,
But when twas there little while
The unkind wind
Which whined behind
Toyed wild
Me lid,
1t did.
1 purchased me another lid,
And wore it, only for to kid
The unkind wind
Which whined behind,
For meath the lid
A string was hid,
AMI 'twouidn't skid
When breezes bid;
And when the wind at last found out
1t couldn't blow me lid about
1t got quite blew, indeed it did,
Buhlive me, kid!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

So divergent are the official reports
from London and Paris on the one
hand and from Berlin on the other
relative to the military operations in
the western war zone, that it is i'm
possible for those on the side lines to
get much of an idea as to what is
actually happening in that section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau OF CALCULATIONS.
American Newspaper PublsheT%
Association.

At any rate, the underwriters of the
big loan that the Allies are negotiat-
ing in this country will be certain to
profit by the venture. even if they
are willing to accept little a COM
mission as 1 per cent. Such portion
of a haIf-biIlion dollars is a neat little
w.Ira
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

A vigorous campaign against the
use in Kansas of tobacco is promised
by the w. c. T. L. All of which will
be an invitation for the men to re-
taIiate with crusade against chewing
rum and face powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
sum.

One might be pardoned for thinking
that Mr.. Bryan IS still in the seats or
the mighty at Washington in view of
the recent announcement from there
that Americans are to blame mostly
for the fighting along the Mexican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Mr.. Taft's warning to the Bull
Moosers that they must come back
to their old party as Republicans
is to the point. But from the antics
and activities of some of the come
hackers it is apparent that they are
not in such a mood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

A formal announcement from
Charles NJ Harger, of Abilene. that
he will be Republican congressional
candidate in the Fifth district. must
be gratifying political news to the
many Kansans all over the state who
are interested in having their COM
monwealth represented at Washing
ton by its ablest sons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Too bad all the hens are not as
helpful as the one at the Delaware
agricultural experiment station,
which has just established new rec
ord by laying 2S7 eggs in $50 days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal Is member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
wanization. for the exclusive afternoon
publication In Topeka.
The news Is received in The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
Denver Has New Station.

Denver, Sept. 3O.-Denver's great
new union station will be opened to
the public tomorrow. The new station
is strictly up to the minute and is
one of the finest in the west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
New York MONEY Market.

New York Sept. 3O-MONEY- ntiIe
paper, ia M3A per cent. Sterling, 90 day
bills. 4.6S50: demand. 472: cables, 1880
Francs, demand. 5161a: cables, 3I5l9.
Marks, demand. SfH cables. S4h. Lires,
demand 6.2j cables. G.24. Rubles. demand,
34A cables 341a. Bar silver 1872 Next
can dollars. 3S12. Government bonds.
steady: railroad bonds. irregular. Time
loans firmer: 60 days. 212M2A 80 days,
2% as six months, ,.
Call money. steady; high, .: low, ~ ;
ruling rate, 1% last loan, ?; closing bid
~ offered at >.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Chicago probably would feel like
fish out of water were it not the scene
of some sort of a strike of consider
able proportions. Now the workers
in the garment trades are on the outs
with their employers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
THE MOONLIGHT PARTY.
W Claga ln&ramJ,dson

Then they all decided, just that quick
~, to hold a party on the lily leaves.
But can We get there?" asked one
fairy doubtfully when the edge of the
pond had been reached
Could they? Dear me- yesi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Kansan Killed in Dump Car.
Independence. Kan. Sept. 30.-H.
c. Davis, a son of DR.. A. NJ. Davis of
Chanute, was killed when he was
caught by the door of a dump car of
railway work train here today. Da-
Wis was employed on the train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

There seems to be at least one war
that will never come to an end, the
war of the Topeka high school author
tiles against the ''frats.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
A Hard Sum.

The parent of a school pupil is
angry and has written the following
note to the teacher:
''Sir-Will you please give my sun
easier somes to do at mites in the
futur. This is what he brought hoam
to or three mites back: If fore gallons
of bere will fill thirty-to pint bottles,
how many pint bottles will nine gal
Ions of bere fila? I had to go to
town to buy a nine-gallon key of
so we could figger it out for him
He went and borrowed a lot of wine
and brandy bottles and then counted
them and there was g and my sun
put that number down for the an
swer. 1 don't know whether it is rite
or not for we split some while doin
it.
''P. s.: Please let the next some
be in water as am not able to buy
more bere."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Recent reports from New York in
dictate that the Anglo-French loan
in this country is now an assured
success; that is, of course, as far as
floating it is concerned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

A man is as old as he feels. says the
Louisville Courier-Journal, but wo-
man is not always as young as she
makes M.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
Snow in British Isles.

London. Sept. 30.-The first snow of the
season fell this morning. The mountains
of North Wales and the peaks of Derby
shire are thickly capped with white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

1t will pay you = Nv estimate
on that lumber bill. Phone S65. ]. B.
Whelan & Co., I'll E. 4th.--adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

And the Mexican situation appears
to be one of those affairs that pro-
crosses only for the worse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
More Light.

Notice: 1 will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by my wife
(Mrs. Nellie Hedges) on or after this
date. (Signed) w B. Hedges.
Notice.: Mrs Nellie Hedges doesn't
understand an advertisement appear
ing in the Sunday Wing. Mr.. Hedges
does not now and never has paid any
of Mrs. Hedges bills-Quincy Wing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

The Topeka high. school football
team goes to Atchison Saturday to
pIav the Atchison high school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Penny Arcade has been moved from
Garfield park to 500 Kansas avenue.
House for sale. Inquire at address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
New York Stock Market.

LClose of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. j. Myers broker. Column
bian Bldg.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30
LOCAL MENTION.

F. A. Rooster, D. d. s., 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention wen to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxi = Adv
The regular meeting of the c. w B.
NJ will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the First Christian
church. New officers will be installed
and plans for the years work will be
presented.
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new, 25c-s5c doz. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv
Printed copies of the transactions
of the Kansas Engineering society for
the year 1915 are Just off the press
and are being distributed to members
of the society by c. A. Forter, secre-
tary-treasurer.
Have your suit or overcoat made
to measure, $3.50, at Olof Ekberg,
7OS Kansas ave-. second floor.-Adv
w. l.. Porter, city commissioner OF
parks today was pleasantly surprised
by receiving a handsome bouquet of
flowers from the public health nurses,
the occasion being Porter's birthday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

At any rate, the weather seems to
be just right these days for colds in
the head or on the chest or both.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

Suits cry cleaned Use. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phor> 3653.-A6v.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-30

ence.

ence.
Mr.. Clarence Rainwater lives in Chi
cago. He ought to be right in style
this year, thought not popular with
baseball fans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
A D~EPLORABLE HOMICIDE.

One of the most deplorable
homicides that has eyer occurred
in Leflore county took place at
Schlater last Sunday evening,
when Attorney Means Johnston
shot and killed DIR. r. E. Birdsong.
Both were citizens of prominence,
and had been good friends. It is
said that DR.. Birdsong had made
certain defamatory remarks which
Mr.. Johnston demanded that he
misunderstanding in a refusal, and
the tragedy followed. It is in
deed an unfortunate affair, and
we sincerely sympathize with all
concerned.
Mr.. Johnston has been in the
custody of Sheriff Taylor at the
county Jail since the killing oc-
curred-having surrendered to
the Sheriff promptly after the
homicide-and he is being given
a preliminary hearing here today
(Thursday), in the Justices
Court. His many friends claim
for him that he acted in self-de-
Tense, being compelled to fire the
fatal shots in order to save his
own life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
DOLLAR DAY IN GREEN WOOD.

Today friday is DOLLAR DAY in
Greenwood, and the city will be thronged
with eager purchasers of the many rare bar
gains offered by our enterprising and pro-
gressive merchants. Full value will be
given for every dollar spent here on this
gala trade day event, and somebody will
hold the lucky numbers emitting them to
the Ford automobile and the MADE in
Greenwood" Kitchen Cabinet, which will be
given away by our business men on this
occasion. People will be here from all parts
counties, and there is no question but that
our merchants will enjoy the largest cash
receipts ever received by them on any day
in the history Of Greenwood's entire pros
porous business career.
Everybody is thoroughly imbued with
the "Dollar Day in Greenwood" spirit, and
its success is aforegone conclusion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03

into one great blessing to all Of Dixie.
We are making strange history in these late
years and King Cotton sits on q stronger throne
today than at any time in the last half century.
Back of this great advance III cotton prices ard
demand for cotton will come a season Of u.iequaled
activity in industrial development. New fertilizer
plalits must be built to supply the demand New
oil mills viii be erected il All territory not now &C
cuDied, ard the cotton ginning industry viii have
its big share OF new plants and TIE enlargement Of
old ones. The new position taken by cotton as the
outcome OF the war has put the entire South atlIi,i
with industrial life and the coming year promises TO
surpass all others in the development of new bust
ness along all lines in which our great staple is
concerned Oil Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
ISSUED ONE DAY AHEAD.

The Commonwealth is issued one day
ahead Of time this week, in order to give
our vast army of advertisers the benefit of
the papers circulation a day prior to the
DOLLAR DAY-the regular day for mail
ing the papers. This issue of the paper
contains over 100 paid advertisements, and it's
twelve pages are literally teeming with the
county and the adjacent counties. It is up to
one and all to 60 to the different Greenwood
stores Friday today and take advantage
Of this opportunity to buy a full dollars
worth for one dollar on every purchase
made-and maybe win an automobile or. a
"Made-in-Greenwood" kitchen cabinet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03

Broadway for an entire year of
full houses, must have been a
tried business man himself a great
many times, for he was a expert
accountant before taking up play
writing and it was likely for that
reason that he wrote "A Pair of
Sizes" which vibrates with
just toe clever satire and witty
lines that would serve to Jolt poor
and much abused, tired business
man out his long continued intro
spection. In watching the troubles
Of others it is very easy to forget
our own and the ancient saying
which suggests that the moat in
our own eye appears as a beam
in the eye OF our brother, is well
demonstrated in the plot of "A
Pair Of Skies" The story Of the
two q~uarrelling partners is very
likely duplicated in every day life
OF some firm in every city of any
size aud how iudicrous these con-
slant chickering's really are and Of
how little Importance ones per-
son8l Advantage is when COM
pared tothe success or failure of
a great and growing business
so thoroughly and oonyincingly
worked out that the comedy not
only furnishes laughs quite suf-
Eflcent but teaches a lesson as
well. If you have a partnership
business that is tottering, do see
"A Pair of Skies" If the world
looks q little black just now, 90
see a Pair of Skies" II YOU
have an office boy.a stenographer,
lbookkeeper. private secretary or
shipping clerk who think their
lot 4 hard one, send them to see
"A Pair Of Skies and you vii
save money and nerve energy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
BETTER FARMING CAMPAIGN.

The full page announcement of the
Better Farming Campaign to be conducted
in Lefore county next Monday, December
9th, appears in this issue Of The Common
wealth., and everybody is urged to attend
the meetings scheduled for that day. Some
very able speakers will be with US, and they
have important messages to deliver to our
people along agricultural lines next Mon
day. Don't fail to hear them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
Why You Should Use Chafnberiain's
Cough Remedy.

Because it has an established repu-
tation won by its good works.
Because it is most esteemed by those
who have used it for many years, as
occasion required, and are best &C.
quainted with its good qualities.
Because it loosens and relieves a cold
and aids nature in restoring the system
to a healthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium or
any other narcotic.
Because it is within the reach of all.
1t only costs a quarter. Obtainable
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
For Sale or Rent.

A modern six-room residence on three
acres OF land. suitable for cultivation,
at Berclair, Miss. ;also a desirable bust
ness lot. in Berclair. for sale or lease.
For particulars write Owner" care
of The Commonwealth, Greenwood,
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
Bear h In Mind.

Il consider Cham oerlain's Cough
Remedy by far the best medicine in
the market for colds and Group" says
Mrs. Albert Blosser, Lima. Ohio.
Many others are of the same opinion.
Obtainable everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
CITATION.

The State Of Mississippi.
TO Nj. A. JEFFERSON:
You are hereby commanded to ap-
pear before the Chancery Court of the
County of Lef1ore. on the Fourth Mon
day in March, 1916, to defend the
suit in said court of T. j. jefferson,
wherein you are defendant.
D., 1915. A. R. BEW, Clerk.
Gardner, MeBee & Gardner, Soils.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
NOTICE, TRAVELLING MEN.

The travelling men who reside in Green
wood and make their headquarters in this
city will meet at the Business League on
Saturday afternoon, December 18th, at 4
for the purpose of effecting a per-
manent organization Of The Greenwood
Travelling Mems Association. The attend
ance Of all interested is requested.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03

FOR RENT-Very desirable front
bedroom, uptown. Mrs. Spurrier,
Phone SIT.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03

We congratulate the Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal upon its recent Diamond Jubi-
lee Edition Of $50 pages. 1t was a great
issue Of a great newspaper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
Residence For Rent.

Groom residence with bath and cleo
trio lights, newly papered and painted,
COS Dewey street Apply to Barrett's
Drug Store
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03
Residence For Sale.

rooms, all modern improvements. APP
ply to JOE STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-12-03

Talse Ihs -commonWealh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
REPORT GREEK SHIPS
ARE COMMANDEERED

New York. Dec ia report from
London that the Greek ships ia. this
and British ports had been COM
Wandered ~ the Greek government
- insure the food supply in Greece.
was diScredit"d by officials OF the
Greek Line this afternoon
The report stated that The seizure
If the chips was effected because of
the shortage in food ana coal which
exists II Greece as result of the
.enfent~ allies restrictions. II was
said that Greek vessels would he
loaded with carkoes purchased direct
by the Athens governments II was
predicted that government owned
ships would have less trouble than
privately controlled ones in getting
these commodities to Greece.
officials OF the Greek Line said
there Was little probability that this
was true as they had not been in
formed Of any such act by the main
office OF the company They doubted
whether i wpuld affect any of their
ships even IL such regulation were
put in effect. Is they de. AIRED their
ships We're sailing regularly to Greece
with fun careoes Of provisions and
supplies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
c. { D. RAILROAD MEN
FIGHT TRESPASS EVIL
Iii spite of Campaign. Nine Were
killed BY Road In October.
Earnings show Increase.

IN spite of the vigorous efforts
made by the railroads to reduce the
number Of accidents as result OF
trcspassing on railroad property, In
The year ending June 80 there were
Mss accidents as result OF such
trespass- or these. 4746, or A per
cent, were Killed. OF the entire num-
Der, +,1i2 of the accidents were caused
by parties walking on railroad tracks
and 3.S4o by persons illegally riding
on trains.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company has been especially active in
combating the trespass evil, but de-
spite Its best efforts it has a record OF
having fatally Injured in the month
OF October, 1915. nine persons. Six
of this number were fatally injured
In the state of kentucky. two In Vir-
ginia and one in West Virginia
The number of fatalities in the
State of Kentucky. especially to chill
dren and young persons, has led the
superintendent OF terminals of the
Chesapeake and Ohio at Covington 10
address letter to the superintend-
ents of the public schools at Cincin-
natl, 60 ington, Newport, Bellevue,
Dayton and to the archbishop of the
diocese Of Cincinnati and to the vicar
general Of the diocese of Covington,
calling attention to the number of
accidents to children and requesting
them to have all teachers under their
Jurisdiction impress upon their pupils
the danger of trespassing upon rail-
road property.
Apparently the public has not yet
acquired the Safety First" habit.
but il is urgently necessary that it
should acquire it at once.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15

2&T2 ~att -t -..@ --- -sts -
the y. nc. 80 r.a.s.r -ts.=-sr e.sa =
ors snd he zem.--. se1-aH
q. -5.- aer
srev o.. 5e,-
We rs FgT-5lr AZ g-5- Fa.---
rroies ss19 =ar6l and zfe
rruas &c r., n,aeHesen a-, tr "a viso--
aus name f4@ situation 81. ids
becoming .nto.ersf+s
7ve :ass -.,, stassa e.4. tl,e German
socA g e. .ir'ns under the American
tlss. quietly attending so his duties, IS,
under existing international oondi
siona, IN the natare II guest - ear
eouatry Tor those who are IN anyway
Interfering 5~ attempting 20 interfere
wata the political faaaatr.al or hns-
uesa atuat9a n cur country We be-
flows Al. erica ssalf should take
pronsp, and decisive action hut fos
Aa3 e4asS VI" are -apa1a3iiie rom Nto@
lat'ons OF this courtry's neutrality aoo
vvao are in no way connected with
The piots that have been rampant We
de4uan5 far play
Ana So suggest that II the a1ies
policy ri Selling men aboard American
chips CO.. tIn.ee, his country shat down
promptly 01 sasir bread and meat and
sworks
we don't Have to ere q shot 10 bring
fhsse people % terms. The foliouiaF
s4eeoi nt.ot a hol8-up 81 an American
sAip vii be read with interest. show
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
Killed nv Fathers Wagon.

Frederick, Md, Dec. 14.--James
Wagner, the four-year-oid son OF
Vernon W Wagner. farmer near
Mount Airy, was run over Saturday
by his fathers four-horse wagon and
killed. The child's skull was crushed
and he died within twenty minutes.
Mr.. Wagner and a farmland went
to n field TO haul in fodder and his
three children went along. When The
wagon was loaded the children were
playing near 1t is thought the boy
attempted 10 jump upon the wagon
and was thrown beneath the rear
wheels
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
NEEDS A BOARD OF cENsoRs.

an1ord reeds q board of censors
Ass.- eho2 have one without delay.
fhe yirs1nian has long pressed this
important point and recent events
have shown the absolute necessity of
protecting innocent girls and boys
fron this pern'eions Influences of inn
proper pictures and playa
For Richmond authorities tn permit
the boys and girls 81 the city 10 wit
newu such scenes rs some that are pre-
scented is hardly less than "a grave
breach o1 omc.al trust. rnder cur
present Lack 81 system, however, IRE
ean hardly hold our officials r'gidy
responsible for sueh productions.
We urge upon the Christian people
o. Richmond the absolute necessity