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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
B0TTLERS' WORK DONE
State Association Completes Conven-
ton Program With Smoker.

Members of the Kansas State Bot
tiers association will conclude a two
day program with a. jollification in
the nature OF smoker at the Fifth
Avenue hotel this evening at $3.50
O'Clock. Beverages manufactured by
local concerns will be served.
The association went on record in q
resolution passed this morning at the
Commercial club quarters as favoring
pure food legislation-such legislation
as will be of benefit to both the bot
tiers and the consumers. Resolutions
were passed thanking the officers and
local committee fpfl the convention ar
rangements, and the press OfTopeka for
space devoted to the accounts of the
sessions. The visitors expressed. them
and the reception that has been ten
dered them. The attendance at the
meeting was the largest in the history
of the organization. lar
William T. Phillips OF New York.
secretary ofs the 81 american Bottlers'
Protective association, and editor of
the American Bother, gave an address
this morning. He stated that the
prosperity in Kansas is in contrast to
the business depression that prevails
in the east He stated that many
states are now working for uniform
laws of interest to bottlers and he
urged that Kansas should get in line.
j. M. Silver, secretary of the Ne
braska association, gave an address.
Those in attendance at the meeting:
D. E. Berger, Salina: F. o. Cross.
Kingman; C. H. Weiser. Eureka; W.
H. Hazelton. Wichita; ]. Heer, Valley
Falls; Albert McNeish, Lawrence: J.
II. MCGEE. Ottawa; Jules Gillette, Cof-
feyville; ]. H. Wilder. Lawrence; Will
liam Croker. Coffeyville; A. L.
Fletcher. Pittsburg; w. C. Mckinney.
Columbus; A. H. Pyle, Horton; Will
liam Legge. Topeka; r. s. MCGOWAN.
Anthony; Charles 6. Bennett, Hutch
inson; E. E. Lincoln, Atchison: Albert
Knowles. Atchison; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Newton, Emporia; E. B. Meeser,
Hutchinson; r. L. Stringer, Larned;
H. L. Wylie, Topeka; r.. s. Warwick,
Topeka; John A. Worley, Topeka; H.
Rodgers. Lyndon; B. Youngcamp.
Manhattan; d. A. Weltmer, Great
Bend; T. M. Heaton, Norton; NJ. Cuth-
bertson, Sterling; Matt Sanger. Con-
cordia; E. F. Nevius, Blue Rapids; p.
A. Cutter, Emporia; r. E. Linghtner,
Wichita and William Becker, Leaven-
worth, F. A. Hagberg, Clay Center
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
Journal Entries

People who have their own way
usually 90 wrong.
Many successes are preceded by nu-
mer0us failures.
Neither is it fair to Judge a man
by his oon0-jn-laW.
Another favorite sport with most
folk Is making mountains out of MOLE
hills.
. . .
Most of the new leaves that were
turned over the first of the year are
probably well-soiled by this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
QUALITY OF MODERN COURAGE.

QUALITY OF MODERN COURAGE.
The great war has proved one thing
at least: the enduring bravery of man.
kind, says Golfers. Military writer's
Of a few years ago were skeptical
ern city jewellers, believing that our
urban civilizations must necessarily
sap the fighting spirit and perhaps
overcome it entirely. The present
struggle has ended all that sort of
comment. Whether Belgian. English.
French or German, these clerks and
factory hands can hold their souls in
strength, and on the given word can
charge and die as valiantly as any
Spartan. The appalling noise and
carnage wrought by modern artillery
results in some cases of nervous
breakdown, but very few in COMPARE
son with the numbers engaged. and
by no means producing effect enough
to insure the success of the assault
following the cannonade. The modern
soldier simply digs his trench the
deeper and holds on to meet the at
tack. The big guns are called by OPP
probious and contemptuous nick
names, such as BLACK Marias, -
soup steamers" and the like. Ma
pobeon said that the rarest sort of
courage is four-o'clock in-the-morn-
ing courage. but there II lots of that
in the trenches along the French bor-
der. The Germans have systemati-
calfy made many of their most deter
mined assaults In the small hours fol-
lowing midnight, but these have been
met as calmly and effectively as If
under the MONDAY sun. 1t will be
interesting to see how the psycholo-
gists will account for this. whether II
may be ascribed to the very deadh-
ness of modern weapons. or to the de-
cay OF superstition, or to more &C.
cult causes. This much is certain
modern men are worth saving for q
better life on earth than many OF
them have had.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
Would Prevent Spread Of
Dreaded Hog Cholera.
MEMBERS WANT / New Law
Expert Says Pastures Moro Val.
liable Than wheat.
Sale Of Percherons Was Held
This Afternoon.

c. s. Nevius Chiles was elected
president of the Kansas Improved
Stock Breeders association at the
closing session in Memorial hall this
Clarence H.. White of Burlington, vice
president: secretary-treasurer, @. c.
Wheeler, Topeka.
Members board OF directors chosen
were: H. w. McAfe Topeka: r. o.
Newton. Newton: e. L. Barrier. Eu-
RIA: Frank r. Howard. Topeka: T.
HI. Terry. Bavaria So
The members favored legislation
which individuals present believed
would be tho means Of Graduating be-
tween Is and 90 per cent Of the hog
cholera in the state within twelve
months. The bill will provide that
upon the pres ntation Of a petition
signed by twenty-five swine growers
in any county, the live stock sanitary
commissioner shall appoint a compe-
tent man Of such county who shall be
known as a commissioner of swine
health. whose duty s----n De to enforce
such rules and regulations Of SANTA
tlon ana quarantine as may be author
izeo py the live stock sanitary COM
missioner.
The pasture lands provided more
wealth in Kansas in 1914 than did
the wheat lands despite he enormous
wheat yield. according to Prof. w. A.
NUSt1eA "a the amman nuSb0nory de-
partment OF the State Agricultural
college, who spoke this morning.
Live Stock Improving.
THE live stock industry in Kansas
is improving" said Professor Cochel
There is no doubt Tut the cattle.
horses and hogs we are producing to-
day are better than in the past, The
use OF pure bred sires is more general
In Kansas than in any other state in
which have had the opportunity to
study conditions. The farmers Of our
state believe in live stock. The men
who are getting ahead are the men
who are handling live stock. They
are living in better homes and maxi
Ing better citizens of themselves.
We have more land in grass than in
all other crops; yet less attention Is
paid to the pasture lands"
The best farmer in this state is the
man who gets the most out OF his land,
acre for acre." said A. C. Pierce, who
has lived in Kansas 50 years. 1.-The best
man is the one who can make two
blades OF grass grow where one grew
originally
I Miss L. A. Krisbaum. the only wom-
an who is on the membership list has
E4eAH present at t1A session. She man
Ehges a 40 acre farm on Route 1. four
miles southeast Or Topeka.
A sale Of high class Percheron horses
managed by Henry w. McAfee was
held on the fair grounds this afternoon,
beginning at O'clock B. f. McAllis-
ter was secretary Of the sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
President Wilson takes occasion t,

: President Wilson takes occasion to
.: lain that his L erance at Indian
apolis was not intended as anything
bordering on an announcement that
he would be . candidate for q second
presidential term. But he refuses to
say a single word one way or the
Ter on that interesting and impor-
tant possibility. Ar he must be
pretty clear in his own mind by this
time whether he will be or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
municipal

Topeka's municipal campaign,
which will end in the election to be
held next spring. may now be said to
be well under way, and there has
scarcely been a breathing spell for the
voters since the last state and county
AFFAIR that was only concluded a little
over two short months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

As soon as the news circulates around
Mexico that Villa has just connected
with an additional $s.o00.0oO in gold. all
Of the soldiers doing service under
rival standards will probably rush en-
noasse to his The Mexican patriot al
most always casts his lot with the cause
where the picking is richest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

vestments that may IS made 81 banks
Joseph fees for tax
Joeeph-Provfding penalties for
failure to return tax statements.
Joseph--Repealing section $40
Joseph-An act relating to mort
cages ON real estate.
Joseph Relating to bank reserves.
Joseph-For the securing OF public
funds In cities and counties
Troutman-Relating to elections
bolishing the political
party council and providing for an
early convention whose platform party
candidates must endorse.
Troutman- for q nom
tion Of candidates for the supreme
court and requiring the chairman and
secretary OF every county committee
to participate in the convention call.
Troutman-Aal<ing the superin-
tsn 1 OF insurance an appointive
Troutman-Providin for additional
bonds in appealed misdemeanor cases.
Huffman-Provid for bond is
sues in cities Of the second class
Waggener-Providin for manual
training in the orphans homo 1t
Atchison. Is
Waggener-Amendin the laws re-
lating to the listing Of property for
WaEsener-Authori the is
suance Of preferred stock by corpora
tons.
Waggener-Relating to the assign
ment Of real estate mortgages.
Waggener-Providing for escape
Wilson Of washington-Provid
for roads and road districts.
Malone-For white way lighting in
cities Of the first and second class.
Price Of Greenwood-For mothers'
Miiton-Relating to special i'm
provements In cities Of the first and
second class.
Mtlton-Providing a commission for
the blind.
Milton-Requiringm manufacturers to
label goods with name of city and
state where made.
Milton-Provtding an industrial de-
partment In Western university.
Mflton-Providing for handling of
Nighswonger-Provi for town
ship high schools.
Davis-Providing for semi-monthly
payment Of railroad employees.
Gray-For the equalization Of ex-
emption from taxes.
Gray-For the creation of a division
OF children's hygiene in the state
board OF health,
There was but single change in
the rules governing the state senate
from those in force in the session of
1913. when the rules for the present
session were called up for adoption
this morning. This change is aimed
to put on record the vote OF every SEN
ator when acting as a member of
committee in reporting upon any i'm
portant bill. Under the new rule any
senator may demand a rOll-call vote
OF the members OF the committee in
determining the report which shall be
sent back to the senate. and that roll
call must be appended to the bill
when reported. The effect of this
new rule will be to keep the members
OF the senate on record for their acts
in committee as well as upon the floor
Of the house. 3
A bill aimed at jointists who appeal
to the supreme court, get liberty for
a number Of months before their cases
are finally dropped and employ the
time thus obtained in further violations
OF the prohibitory law WIS intrpduced
in the senate this morni1g by 4ena1o1
James A. Troutman Of Shawnee. The
bill provides a double bond that would
be required Of defendants in cases Of
this sort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

To legis.ate or not to legislate?
That's one OF the important questions
ia Kansas just now. And the legisla-
tors will demonstrate the quality Of
their wisdom by the extent to which
they indulge in the negative activity;
unless it be to repeal whole raft of
worthless and unnecessary laws that
now cucumber re statute books.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

! Mud and rain have been far more
effective than shot and shell in bring
ing the severe fighting in the western
arena of the war to an end. Unfortu-
uately. though. this condition Of at
fairs is only temporary. When Gentle
Spring gets on the job tn belligerents
are sure to get at each others throats
with greater fury than ever before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

There is little -greement between
the automobile statistics Tor Kansas
and those that ha~> been projected by
tn, experts Of the FEDERAL government
to the effect that the average Kansas
IA owner makes little money. II
the observations Of the latter are cor
rect. the average Kansas farmer is
also the genius that can make q little
xhoney 80 a great ways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

"A Greater Topeka is the slogan of
the Commercial club for 1915. Every
body in town can lend a hand. A
Greater Topeka means more tha in
creasing the towns population. 1t
means {. better Topeka. So get busy.
Mr.. Citizen. and help the good work
along.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

And the ingenr 'ty of the lawyers
is again evidenced by the defense they
propose to set up for that 16-year-old
st. Louis boy who murdered his step
mother recently. They insist that he
is irresponsible because Of a malfor-
nation Of his skull at birth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

Even the Dutch are speaking with
levity Of the magnificent peace palace
at The Hague. And surely there was
never a more elaborate joke or ircon-
gruous onument. But there may be
use for it some day. Here's hoping.
anvhoW
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

of the kindness shown by
friends during the illness and death
Of our beloved wife and relative. Mrs.
Lila Greenstreet, and especially to
thank the pastor Of the Central Con-
gregaticna1 church and the many fra
terna1 orders and friends for flowers
and help to bear our grief in the loss
Of our loved one.
DANIEL GREENSTREET
AND RELATIVES.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

all Of Bosnia, Herzegovina and Bat
malta, it is evident that when the time
comes for a peace settlement in Eu-
rope the difficulties attending a salts
factory division Of the spoils are go
ing to b enormous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

because he could not find employ
ment, Ernest Arlt, a machinist, shot
his wife and then killed himself with
the same weapon at their home in
Kansas City. KAN. today. Mrs. Art
will recover. The tragedy followed a
search for work of any kind, which
lasted for months, according to Mrs..
Arlt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
TELEPHONES.
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRES'

The State Journal IL a member Of the
Associated Press and receives the ruil oay
telegraph report Of that great news or
Ganization. for the exclusive AFTERNOON
publication in Topeka.
The news IL received in The state Jour-
nal building over wires Tor this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

Just because the Kansas legislature
is beginning it's activities rather har-
m sniously IL no indication that it will
continue and end in the same fashion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

Our idea of big business, says the
Columbus Journal. is trying to decide
which Of the Christmas bills it will be
safe to let go over until next Month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

Compared with the operations in
the European war. the engagements OF
the Mexican mixers are extremely
petty AFFAIR.".
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

Now comes the problem to the
Kansas legislator of making both
ends meet IN his muniflcent pay of 80
pAr daY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13
THE WEATHER RECORD.

Following are observations Of the
United States weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending at seven
o'clock this morning:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers As
ISOLATION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-13

Don't pay two prices for Printing.
phone Jones and Birch. $751; They'll
save you money.-Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-13

/ ders for eggs, and some for chickens
too"
"Oh, the summers we'll enough.
Ezra admitted I'VE don't have to
heat the house then. so don't need coal
for any stoves but the kitchen one;
and we have our vegetables in the gar
den, and our own chickens and eggs
But what about the Fall?"
"Oh, WELL" his wife reiterated
we'll get along somehow"
Jane Talks About Trying to Teach
Yes" said Jane gloomily. perhaps
, I'll get a job somewhere as teacher on
the munificent salar:- paid country
Ischool-marm. 1 try to think I like
the prospect of leaving home-but
somehow l don't manage to get the
, proper mental attitude.
IT was homesick while 1 was at the
Normal School. although came home
for Sundays then. If am settled
away of in some Suueedunk-kind OF
a place. I can't get home often.
The picture seemed dark to her
and her words increased the general
depression. When the trio sat down
to breakfast. Ezra sighed heavily.
| 81 don't just feel as if 1 could stand
having you teach off in some outland-
ish place, JAMIE" he mused. Per
haps If you treat him well Gus Reeves
might put in a good word for you with
in the Milton school. He is big man
on the board, you know"
| Mrs. Hardy glanced at her daugh-
ter, but saw no blush or tremor at the
sound of Augustus Reeves name But
the girl looked grave.
! II had not thought of that" she
said slowly 'I should think, however
that his friendship for you and moth
er would make him try to get me the
position-even IL l was not what yor
call nice to him. But | am always
polite and agreeable to him, father"
"You wasn't particularly agreeable
to him when you went Off to bed las
highland you knowing that he was
looming" observed her father reprov'
ingly.
Jane laughed, her depression dis
PEELED by the memory of how she hao
| escaped her pompous admirer.
We'll. no-perhaps | wasn't the
girl confessed. But, honestly didn't
feel like talking to him. He is gooo
man. of course-and he may have lot:
of influence in the village and in the
church-but he is an awful talker
And having gone to church twice, anC
to Sunday school besides. l was rather
tired, so went off to bed. He wasn''
tveXed at my disappearance, was he"
| He would have been IL your mother
hadn't smoothed him out by telling
him that you were very tired, and Sc
forth. But jamie, Reeves has influence
and money, too. Remember that be-
/ fore you turn him down again, Ano
he likes YOU. Remember that too
The girl flushed hotly, started tc
speak, then closed her lips firmly
Could her father be thinkiIS just what
| Ned Sanderson had expressed las
night? And could he be displeaseo
with her for evading Reeves atten.
ton? Ridiculous! Surely he would
not want her to encourage a man o1
that age, even though Augustus
: Reeves was a good man and hel
| father did need money!
] ResoIutely she turned the conversa'
! ton into other and more pleasant
channels.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-13
CHAPTER xLVlI.
The TrooD Train.

The Troop Train.
Ponto's information was quite cor
rect. 1t had to be, or he could never
have qualified as the partner of Her
nandeZ.
On Meals return from the railroad
station at La Plaza he found an under
current of excitement present upon the
cruiser Albany. Half an hour after his
return the captain of the cruiser had
received wireless from Washington.
1t was significant in its tenor. The
wireless operator handed it to him as
It was received.
The captain glanced at it. 1T looks
important" he said; "decode it at
once"
1t was decoded. This is what it
said:
GENERAL ORDERS FROM NAVY
DEPARTMENT.
Deeiphered From Code &C."
War imminent with Allemania. Keep
all ships prepared for action. Trans.
fer all possible men to Pacific squad
ron. Recommend meritorious warrant
officers for promotion to commission.
HUTCHINSON,
Chief of staff.
An order from Washington is an
order. An order when war is imminent
is q double quick order. The captain
Of the cruiser Albany had been wait
ing for double quick orders-he had
smelIed them in the air. He had felt
them in his bones. In one hour he had
picked his men. The first man he
summoned was Neal.
Neal" he said, calling him by
name, 1--WE recommended you for a
commission"
Neal jumped out of his shoes al
most. ia commission" he gasped;
"why-I thought can't understand
n
Don't think" said the captain
sharply; we've got to act"
He handed Neal typewriter instruc-
tions. You'll get your commission
in due form. Ny recommendation go
particularly at time like this. Take
fifty men at once-and proceed to join
the battleship Missouri at Chantillo.
That's ALL"
Neal saluted and swung about
wait" said the captain. Neal waited.
'I Just want to shake hands. old man"
said the captain. You deserve your
luck IL ever man did. Good-by"
An hour afterwards Neal and his
squad were at La Plaza once more
consulting the railroad master.
we want train, and right away" I"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-13
Costly Buildings Unneces-
sary; Open Shed Furnishes
Ample Protection For the
Flock
Whole Corn Ideal Feed For
Increasing Weight; Birds
Should Not Be Fattened in
Confinement
BY Reese V. Hicks
Former President of the American
Poultry Association.
COPYRIGHT. 1915.

While turkey raising does not re-
1uire the amount of care necessary to
success in other departments of the
poultry industry. there are certain
points that must be observed. In this
article. MFR. Hicks gives some valu-
able suggestions about breeding, feed
ing and caring for the flock. He also
tells how to prepare birds for the mar
ket.
TINE turkey is in all probability the
only one of the domesticated
- fowls of purely American origin.
When the early explorers first came
to America they found large flocks of
turkeys roaming in the forests. The
Spanish explorers carried live speci-
mems back to Spain and in few years
turkeys were prolific in Southern
Spain, the climate of which was in
many respects similar to that of the
West indies and Mexico. Sir Walter
Raleigh carried them to England.
All of the seven popular varieties
of turkeys have grown out OF the
original wild turkey. These wild tur-
keys were black and bronze in color.
In the sparsely settled sections of the
South and Southwest flocks of wild
turkeys are still to be found. In such
localities it is difficult to keep tame
turkeys, as they are inclined to go off
with the wild birds in the Fall. The
wild turkey is not as large as the tame
variety, but, living under natural con-
ditions, is very vigorous and hardy.
One trouble with the tame turkey is
that where kept under artificial condi-
uons, they are liable to depreciate in
vitality. Some breeders have intro
duced wild blood into the bronze va
riety to re-establish vitality. The wild