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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09
MEYRE BROS, FAIL
Big st. Louis Drug Firm I'm
able to Meet Obligations.
Its Creditors Bring About q
Friendly Receivership.

st. Louis, Feb. s.-A receiver was
appointed today for the Meyer Bros.
drug company, a large wholesale firm.
The receiver was appointed on pc
tition of three creditors whose claims
aggregated $4,000. They allege that
the debts Of the firm to other creditors
exceed 100000.
The firm was established sixty years
ago. and according to the petitions. Its
business ran into the millions an
nually.
Because Of the general business de-
preston, it ia stated. the firm has
been unable TO- COLLECT accounts aggre-
eating $4o3 COB ia44 therefore it has
been unable to pay off maturing
necessary to complete the manufac-
ture of goods now being made, or TO
borrow money for such purposes The
petition says that the owners OF sew
eral large buildings occupied by the
firm as stores and warehouses are
stores and warehouses. are stored
goods valued at 100000
Feared Multiplicity OF Suits.
The receiver was sought because the
creditors feared the filing of indivfd-
ual suits by certain creditors might
lead to a multitude of other suits, re-
sulting in simultaneous judgments,
pany to pay. 1t also is stated that II
suits. were brought by Meyer Bros,
AGAINST their debtors druggists
throughout the country might Dc
forced into bankruptcy.
The petition says that the business
IF the company has been prosperous
and its credit high and that II its as
sets could be disposed of in bulk Of
as the assets of going concern. they
would yield a sum largely in exces:
of liabilities In a forced sale. it !:
stared. the assets would not yield
enough to pay debts
The action was filed in the state
circuit court. Edwin w. Lee, former
excise commissioner OF St Louis. wal
appointed temporary receiver. HI
was instructed to pay no salaries Il
the executive officers Of the cOmpan,
during his term as receiver. Theodore
Never president Of Meyer Brothers
| issued the following statement:
| ITO conserve the assets in the in
| terest of all of the creditors, a re
ceiver was placed in charge of the at
| fairs Of the company on the petition
of several large creditors. This &C
| ton was deemed necessary as creditor
! had filed suit and other suits wer,
threatened. and it was not opposed b,
the company because 1t was though
months the officers of the compan,
have felt the great need of additiona
/ capital in their business, much of tn
present capital being tied up in over
due accounts and in real estate an,
they have taken steps to secure it. blu
thus far with only partial success.
The receiver Will carry forward tn
business as heretofore conducted"
Ham factories are starting in Rrftisl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

other bill is now in the legislature
giving the commissioner back to the
labor unions.
Simpson Of Mcpherson county has
introduced bill providing for the
regular dragging of all country roads.
AS the state law now stands only the
regular dragging of designated coun-
ty roads is called for after they have
poses to make the dragging a general
thing on the theory that it is the
cheapest way to bring up the general
average of good roads in the state
A bill for the creation of a state
fire insurance fund and the insurance
of all sorts of property against fire or
presented to the senate by Davis of
Bourbon. who has already introduced
a bill for state life insurance and an
other for the promotion of fraternal
benefits. ,.---
A. flll for the encouragement 6fSthe
federation of cooperative stores in
Kansas has been introduced by Sena-
tor James Malone of CoIby- The
steadily growing in the state and the
Farmers Union has endorsed legisla-
ton to permit cooperative businesses
to buy one another's stock.
Senator Harry Gray of Russell
county has written bill providing
for the appointment Of a committee
to make regular inspections of the
charitable institutions throughout the
state and to file reports for public in
struction relative to the humanitarian
standards in each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09
OTHER ITEMS

Topeka Maid Coffee. 8 ounces for
the price of a pound. package SOC
Peanut Butter. fresh. 10 121.c
Rutabaga Turnips. fb he
breakfast Food. Wheat Germ"
Just like Cream of Wheat at y
the price-6-r 10 sack oSc
Sal Soda-6 TBS. for Zoe: FL TBS CSC
Flaked Hominy. lbs for. Csc
Chile Beans. fancy pinks. lbs for25c
Rice. whole grain. Japan. lbs. for CSC
: pies. fancy Gano. peck. 4Oc
Cornstarch, l ID. PIX, for. 25c
Pineapple. sliced. No. 2 cans. fSc
Texas Pecans. H.. Toe
iaoie .-yrup, 1o-lb. cans. ...... SIC
Mixed Tea. 35c value, lb .4<.
Coffee, fresh roasted. good value,
10 .14c and 2SC
breakfast Bacon, 25c value. lb. 2Oc
Crisco. Csc can 29c: soc can 44c
Pure Lard. sc quality. Id. 12fsc
Pop Corn. shelled. 6 lbs csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

Washington, Feb. 9.-The fight over
the ship bill continued without abate-
ment in the senate. Representative
Martin introduced a bill in the house
to penalize foreign ships which fly the
American flag for purposes of decep-
ton. Representative Henry intrp-
duced a bill. to authorize a commis-
sion to bury NJ onticello for $5O0.OOOa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09
Wednesday Specials

Navy Beans, fancy, Z lbs. 49t
Oranges, best quality, doz. 23t
and lie
Shredded Cocoanut in bulk,
10. .l6c
Eggs, Fresh Country, doz. 29e
New Dates, in bulk. ID. :. Zoe
Pink Salmon, 121zc val, can 1Ot
Creamery Butter, best
plain wrapped, 10. .32f
Beef Roasts, cornfed
quality beef, ID. .121h &
Hams, packed by Swift ard
Co., fine cure, or whole
Ham, 10. Use
California Hams, (smoked
shOulders), lb. .13t
Fresh Pork Shoulders, 10. .12e
Bulk Sausage, (our own make. }
seasoned just right. ID. . zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

the decomposed waste matter and
constipation poison from the bowels.
Then you feel great. W
A Cascaret, tonight will straighten
you out by morning. 10-cent box
from any drug store will keep your
head clear. stomach sweet, liver and
bowels regular and make you feel
bully and cheerful for months. Don't
forget the children. -s-.4.se-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09
SOUR STOMACH, COLDS, HEADACHES,
REGULATE YOUR BOWElS-1O CENTS

Turn the rascals out-the headache.
biliousness, constipation. the sick, sour
stomach and bad colds-turn them
out tonight with Cascarets.
Don't put in another day of dis
tress. Let Cascarets sweeten and reg
ulate your stomach; remove the sour,
undigested and fermenting food and
that misery making gas: take the ex-
cess bile from your liver and carry on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09
DElk STILL At IT.
Special Train Carried witnesses Z,
HIS Trial In Kentucky.

Science Hill, Feb. s.-Rev. J. L.
De1k of Topeka, Kan. who was ar.
rested some time. ago for abuse )
language. used in the pulpit, must al
tend circuit court today. There wer
so many witnesses that it was neces-
sary to order a special train to carr
witnesses to trial.
Mr.. Delk has created the create
sensation in this country that ever
was created by a public speaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09
Cut Your Grocery
and Meat Bill

down by placing a fair sized
order at Fraser Bros. You get
the advantage of quantity buy
ing.
Give us trial. Free delivery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

A conservative estimate of the corn-
stalk production of this country II
150,O0O,O0O tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

Jam factories are starting in British
Columbia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

Gas Ranges At Forbes--Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-09

himself instead of leaving it to the
hands Of the stalwart cops of Topeka,
found it profitable
, 1915-09-30
75H@
III HALLH LR1INI RIVTS posi- s2S sazllr))
\ ILLUSTRATED 81 LAUREN STOUT

Il nGpnYVL~ W OF o6OoS JJfTDfIA -
He went back along the Red Road
3.tumblingly. Was this to be the end
n, the dream, which he had fancied
rould last forever? Could it be that
The was not for him? Was it no hoary
|ie that the sins Of the fathers were
Eie,ted upon the third and fourth gen.
eratiOn?
When he re-entered the library the
handle was %guttering in the burned
wings of q night-moth. The place
hooked all at once gaunt and desolate
Ind despoiled. What could Virginia.
what could Damory Court. be to him
Without her? The wrinkled note lay
pn the desk and he bent suddenly with
4 sharp catching breath and kissed 1t.
'There welled owe him a wave of
rebellious longing. The candle spread
10 a hazy yellow blur. The walls fell
ayey. He stood under the moonlight,
with his arms about her, his lips on
hers and his heart beating to the
bound of the violins behind them.
He laughed-a harsh wild laugh that
rang through the gloomy DON Then
be threw himself on the couch and
buried his ace in his hands. He was
btu lying there when the misty rain
.Set dawn came through the shutters.
, 1915-09-30


paroxysm OF passion; don't you even
speak her namel II you do, I'll kill
you'll"
So fierce was her leap that he fell
back a step in sheer surprise. Then
he laughed loudly. "Why, ye little
spittin' wile-catl" he grinned.
He leaned suddenly, gripped her
wrist and covering her mouth tightly
with his palm. dragged her behind a
clump of dogwood bushes. A heavy
step was coming along the wood-path.
He held her motionless and ~breathless
in this cruel grip till the pedestrian
had passed. 1t was Major Bristow, his
spruce white hat on the back of his
head, his unsullied waistcoat dappled
with the leaf-shadows. He stepped
out briskly toward Damory court,
swinging his stick, all unconscious of
the fierce scrutiny bent on him from
behind the dogwoods.
Greet King did not withdraw his
hand till the steps had died In the dis
lance. When he did, he clenched his
fist and shook 1t in the air. There
he goesi" he said with bitter hatred.
Yer noble friend that sent me up
for six years t break my heart on
tn rock-pilei oh, he's a top-notcher,
he is! But he's got Greet King to
reckon with yit!" He looked at her
balefully and shook her.
"~Look-a-yere." he said in a kissing
voice. "Ye remember me. I'm a bad
one ter fool with. Yer nav foun' that
out. 1 reckon. Now yen promise me
yen tell nobody who we've seen. I'm
only a tramp; dye hear7" He shook
her roughly.
Rickey's fingers and teeth were
clenched hard and she said no word.
He shook her again v%iciously. the
blood pouring into his SCARED face.
"Ye snivelin' brat, vel" he snarled.
"I1l show yerl" He began to drag
her after him through the bushes. A
few yards and they were on the brink
Of the headlong ugly chasm of Lovers
Leap. She cast one desperate look
about her and shut her eyes Catching
her about the waist he leaned over
and held her out In mid-air. as II she
had been a kitten. aye amt seen me,
hev yer? Promise, or over ye go. Ye
won't look SO pretty when yetre
layin' down there on them rocksi"
The child's face was paper-white
and she had begun to tremble like a
leaf. but her eyes remained closed.
"One-two-" he counted deliber-
ately.
Her eyes opened. She turned one
shuddering glance below, then her
resolution broke. She clutched his
arm and broke into wild supplications.
Il promise, l promised" she cried. "oh.
don't let go! l promised"
He set her on the solid ground and
released her. looking at her with q
sneering laugh. Now we'll Q ef We
belong here or up ter Hell's-Half.
Acre" he said. Fine folks keeps their
promises, I've heerd tell"
Hickey looked at him q moment
shaking; then she burst into a passion
of sobs and with her face averted ran
from him like q deer through the
bushes.
, 1915-09-30

The front row sniggered, and O sikh
came from the colored ranks. Dem
ar can'bals," gasped a dusky infant
breathlessly. "-dey done eat up all
dat candy and dem goober-peas, too 2"
The inquiry was drowned In a shrek
from several children in unison. They
scrambled to their feet, casting fear
full %glances owe their shoulders. The
man who had been lying behind the
bush had risen and was coming toward
them at a slouching amble, one foot
dragging slightly. His appearance. in
deed, was enough to cause panic. With
his savage face, set now in a grin. and
his tramp-like costume. he looked
fierce and animal-like. White and
black. the children ned like startled
RADIUS. older ones dragging younger.
without a backward look-all save
Hickey, who stood quite still, her wild
ening eyes fixed on him in q kind of
blanched fascinated terror.
He came close to her, never taking
his eyes from hers, then put his heavy
grimy hand under her chin and turned
her %twitching face upward, chuckling.
Amt afeard, d-n mel" he said
with admiration. wouldn't ~skedaddle
with tn fine folks white-livered young
uns! Know who I am, don't YET"
Greet King" Rickey's lips rather
formed than spoke the name.
Right. An l know you, too. Got
5es' tn same look ez when ye wuzn't
no higher'n my knee. So ye amt at
tn Dome no mo-, chr Purkle an fine
Inning an a dedication. Ho-hol Coin
ter make ye another ladyess like the
sweet ducky-dovey that reecooed ye
from tn lovtn' embrace o. yer fond
step-parient, chr"
Rickey's small arm went suddenly
out and her fingers tore at his shirt
band Don't you," she burst In a
, 1915-09-30
CHAPTER xxx.

The Coming of Greet King.
It was Sunday afternoon, and under
the hemlocks, Hickey Snyder had gath
bred her minions-a dozen children
from the nearby houses with the
usual sprinkling of little blacks from
'fhe kitchens. There were parents, OF
eourse, to whom this mingling of color
hnd degree was a matter of conven'
fional prohibition, but since the ad'
vent of Hickey, in whose soul lay a
Eapoleonic instinct Of leadership, this
vas more honored in the breach than
h the observance.
My! Amt 1t scrumptious here
howl" said Cozy Cabell, hanging vel
low lady-slippers over her ears. %
Fish we could play here always"
Mr.. Valiant will let u.s." said Rick
By. II asked him."
"Oh, he will" responded Cozy gloom
by. but he'll probably go and marry
Bomebody who'll be mean about it.
Everybody doesn't get married.
bald n of the Byloe twins, with mas.
euline assurance. Maybe he won't"
Much a boy knows about it," re.
Ported Cory scornfully. Women have
70, and some one of them will make
bim. (Greenville Female Seminary
Simms, If you slap that little niger
Rgain, I'll slap you'd"
Greenie rolled over on the grass and
filtered. Miss Matte Sue didn'," she
2aid. "Ah heah huh say de yuddah
Pay ct wuz er moughty good feelin'
Ter go ter bald Mistis en- git up Mars.
&ah!"
Well" said Cozy, tossing her head
phi the flower earrings danced, Pm
going to get married II the man hasn't
got anything but a character and a
Fed mustache. Married women don't
pave to prove they could have got
! husband II they had wanted to-"
Let's play something" proposed
Rosebud Meredith, on whom the dis.
eussion palled. Let's play King,
King Katiko."
It's sundayl"-this from her small.
pr and more righteous sister. Were
forbidden to play anything but Bible
Games on Sunday, and If Rosebud
toes. I'll tell"
"Jay-bird tattle-talei" sang Rosebud
derisively. Don't care II you dol"
WELL" decreed Hickey. Wen play
sunday school then. 1t would take a
paint to object to that I'm superin.
, 1915-09-30

and this stump's my desk. All
Pou children sit down under that tree"
lhey ranged themselves in two
to%s' the white children, in clean Sab
psh pinafores and go-to-meeting
rhlekerbockers. in front and the col.
prso ones. In ginghams and cotton
pttnes' In the rsar-the habitual ex-
soeasion OF a differing social station.
In. Shrieksd Miss Cabell, land I'll
.o Mrs Merryweather Mason and
'eaeh the infants' class"
mere isn't any infant class" said
tsoNey' How could there be when
.nere aren't any infants?- The lesson
oVer and I've Just rung the bell for
cuehce' Children, this is Missionary
unuay and I'm glad to see SO many
rappy faces here today. Cozy," she
"'I reienting, you can be the organ
rAt II Tou want to"
, 1915-09-30
CHAPTER Xxx.

In the Rain.
Shirley stood looking out at the
rain. It waa falling In Q steadZ
, 1915-09-30

RALPH PLAT, Encampment. wyo.
Cattle branded IN left side of hip.
Wire in brisset. Range upper Platte
Voliey.
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Think wilson
WILL take next
STEP IN POLICY
TOWARD MEXICO

Cornish. \. H, July 1.-Dispatehes
transmitted to President Wilson to-
day from Washington. telling of riot
ing and footing in Mexico City. added
TO the seriousness with which he has
viewed the Mexican situation for
sometime past and were expected to
hurry the next step in his new Next
can policy inaugurated when he sent
warning to the principal leaders that
conditions in the Southern republic
must improve.
Recent reports that the various
Mexican factions might get together
and agree on some form of govern
ment have led the President to defer
any action and he has also been anx-
ious to dispose of the German situa-
ton if possible before carrying his
Mexican policy any further.
The reports from Washington were
to have been telegraphed here last
night. but Assistant Secretary Os-
borne of the State Department finally
decided to send them by special de-
livery The reports were nearly 1000
words in length and said the food sup
ply of Mexico City was nearly ex-
hausted and that business was being
interfered with.
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RUM0RS OF new OFFENSIVE MOVES
SOON TO Be TAKEN BY The ALLIES

London. July /, 11.50 A. M.-While
the Austro- German armies continue to
push the Russians back over the CAL
ician border into their own territory
rumors are rife in London Of con-
templated offensives by the entente
allies. The French are credited with
the intention of making a formidable
attack on account Of the enormous ex-
penditure of artillery ammunition to
the north Of Arras, where a persist
ent bombardnent has been kept up
for the last fortnight: while the An
glo-Frenche fcrces on the Ganipoli
peninsula are said to be on the point
Of making a supreme effort TO capture
the massive hill Of Achi Raba, which
dominates all the Country south Of
the Narrows of the Dardanelles.
The recent gains claimed BY the
British and French on the southern
end Of the peninsula are considered
important ones because they indicate
an approach to the hill on three
sides.
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defendants distributed among the voters
in the town on election day certain brass
checks, redeemabe for S. each, in pay
ment for having voted as directed by the
defendants and others under their con-
troll. Checks good for bottle of beer
were also passed out to the voters, ac-
cording to the allegations.
Alleged Bribery
State Senator Irving Hudson is accused
Of having given to another man on cleo
ton DAY $50 to be used for the payment
of voters. State Factory Inspector Hud-
son is charged IN the Indictment with
having met several other defendants
prior to election to arrange the spending
of money to brbe and corrupt the voters
of Coventry on election day.
All the defendants pleaded not guilty
when arragned in the United States dis
trct court here and were held for trial
in bail ranging from 5000 to s59oa
George kirke of North Providence, the
last of the North Providence defendants
in the election fraud cases. was arraign-
ed in the United States court today
charged with conspiracy to corrupt the
last congres sional election in the town.
He pleaded not guilty and gave bail for
trial later.
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rooms have been materially enlarged
by' moving the front partitions sew
eral feet forward. The old physics
laboratory has been remodelled into
two coat rooms for the Third and
Fourth grades, which will occupy this
hoor, and the library has been chang
ed into teachers room and Office.
The side windows of the second floor
nave been enlarged by extending
them upwards to the cornice, and a
new window on either side has been
cut through the brick work, thus CIV
ing adequate light for the rooms.
A new ventilating system has been
installed throughout the building. The
old chemical laboratory in the base
ment will be sheathed over and paint
ed, to be used as a play room on
stormy and wintry days. All the out
side masonry has been repointed and
all the woodwork reprinted. When the
work is completed the city will have
a splendidly equipped grade building.
centrally located and the problem of
caring for the lower grades will be
largely settled.
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On the Eastern front every change
leaves Warsaw more open to the drive
which the Germans and Austro- Hun
Sarians evidently are making towards
the city.
Along the northern line the Austro-
Germans appear 20 be experiencing
the greatest success, for the Russians
seem to be making a stubborn fight
along the emilia Lipa. while retreat
ing generally between the Vistula and
Bug rivers toward Lublin.
In the West both sides have attack
ed in the Argonne forest and be-
yond the Meuse hills without decisive
result. The lighting Of the past fort
night has been without permanent re-
salt except in the Vosges. where the
French have consolidated substantial
gains.
From Vienna the Italians are re-
ported to be showing renewed energy
along the Isonzo river, having brought
up more men and guns but no decisive
action is reported
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A FORMER GARDINER BOY
WEBS SO. PORTLAND GIRL

The Portland Express gives the fol-
lowing interesting account of the we'd
ding Of one Of Gardeners young men.
which occurred az South Portland
Wednesday evening. June so:
"A brilliant wedding last evening at
the home of the bride in South Port
land was that of Miss Isabel M,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. David A.
kincaid Of South Portland. and Eu-
q ne Vernon Lovely of .Andover. Mass.
formerly OF Gardiner. The nuptials
were IN the Cyprus Cole Memorial
church.
The decorations in the pretty little
church We're truly beautiful in prepa-
ration for this charming event. as the
efforts of the Round About Club, Of
which the bride vas 2 member, have
been devoted to this feature, under
the direction Of Miss Julia Grierson
Evergreen and cultivated flowers. pot
ted plants figured conspicuously in the
decorative scheme.
The best man was Charles Lom-
bard, roommate Of the groom while at
Rates College. and the ushers: Irving
Hill Blake of Corvallis. Oregon, Free
man p. Clason and Ray W. Hartman
both of Gardiner. college friends, and
Harry r. Lovely. a brother of the
groom. of Gardiner.
"A reception was held at the home
Of the brides parents on Sawyer street
and followed Immediately after the
ceremony and was attended only by
the relatives of the young couple In
the receiving line were the members of
the bridal party, DR.. and Mrs. D. A
kincaid. parents Of the bride. and
Charles Lovely of Gardiner, father of
the groom. Rich catered for the we'd
ding breakfast which was served in
the handsome dining room.
After a honeymoon trip the young
couple will be at home in Andover,
Mass. after Sept. g. where the groom is
sub-master of the Punchard High
school -
THE groom is the son Of Charles
Lovely of Gardiner. He graduated from
Bates College in the class of II and
while in school and college he ranked
high in athletics. being a member of
the football. relay and track teams, in
addition to his figuring prominently in
otter sports. He was captain of the
football team in his Senior year"