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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

asked Mr.. Peterby, regarding her with
grave, inscrutable eyes
Helen shook her head.
II have had such an excellent offer
to teach in my home town that I
cannot refuse it, she said gently.
we shall miss. you. Miss Smith
81 shall miss all of you, Mr.. Pet
erby."
And that was their goodbye
The summer passed. Helen re-
ceived several pictul postals from
couched so dramatically that she
was forced to believe they had been
dictated by his father.
The next winter was rather a dull
one, although it was spent at home
among her own people A postcard
came in January stating that the baby
was two years old, and Buster added
that he hated the new teacher.
When another summer came around
Helen locked the school room door
with visible relief. 1t was the dullest
school year she had ever experienced
and she had always believed that she
loved her work
Her homeward way led along a
pleasant river path; it was the same
and Helen leaned over the railing of
the bridge and watched its LIQUID
flow with dreamy eyes.
She did not see the dimpling river.
man caring for four little children
with all the tenderness of a woman
of the woman who had been COM
PEELED to leave him alone. Helen's
heart beat faster for the recollection.
step sounded on the bridge and
she looked up to see the young man
Of her dreams, or-cou1d this young
man, we'll dressed in blue serge with
irreproachable linen and blue tie, be
the disheveled youth who had washed
baby garments in the Peterby kitch-
en-?
1t was beyond all doubt.
He swung off his hat and held out
his big, capable hands to enguIf her
own trembling fingers.
"Girl-I need you,' he said chok-
ingly. I've thought of you every day
for months-ah, Helen, we all need
your love!"
And Helen, needing his, went
straight to his arms
Helen's friends said that there
wasn't any excuse for such an at
tractive girl as Helen Smith to marry
poor widower with four child n
but Helen and her husband, in their
flower wreathed and glad little home,
think there was all the excuse in the
world 1915. by the Nc
Clure Newspaper Syndicate)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
PICKING A REFEREE.
Names of Prospective Officials Sub
mitted to. Willard and johnson.

Havana. March 25.-Selection of a
referee for the heavyweight cham
pionship fight on April 4, between
Jack johnson and Jess willard was
brought up today. To each of the
pugilists was submitted a list of IA
names from which it is expected the
referee will be chosen. The list con-
tains the names OF the best known
referees in the United States, includ-
ing Charley White, Billy Roche and
Sam Austin of New York; Jack Welsh
of San Francisco; Billy Recap of
Philadelphia; Ed Cohrane of Kansas
City. and Otto Floto of Denver. John
son and Willard expressed no prefer
ence.
The fighters were up early. John
son ran five miles along the sea wall
and Willard six, both finishing with a
sprint. Neither was winded.
Thus far comparatively few wagers
nave actually been laid. The largest
to date is 1,400 on johnson to $500 on
Willard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
CLEAR WAR RECORD.
Travellers Would Preserve Topeka Ma
tivity and Escape Service.

Since the beginning of the European
war Mayor Cofran has received sew
eral requests from persons wishing to
go to Europe and who were born in
Topeka, that he secure some official
record of their births and thereby
save them embarrassment and posi-
bic 1mpressment into military service
in European countries.
OF the many requests, the first in
which the mayor was able to give the
desired information, came from John
Holmes, who wrote that he was in
New York waiting to receive his birth
certificate before sailing for Rotter-
dam. He was born in Topeka De-
cember 80, 1887, and was baptized in
the First Presbyterian church of this
city by the Rev. E. c. Ray, in April,
1888.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
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klammsas@A %cEara hngSran,td4sen. - -

. Clara lnSranJpdson

1E1S SUM EIhINNr.
thing about my feelings. 1 do want
to get to where I'm sure that horrid
warm south wind can't find me-"
He sputtered and snorted, but he
turned south just the same and the
old north wind paid no attention to
ms fuSsing-he was used to Jack
Frost.
Together they travelled southwark
many mile. They blew along as fast
as ever they could SO fast that the
people turned up their collars and
locked their doors and put fresh logs
on their fires.
And after they had gone a long way.
the north wind said to Jack Frost
Have you thought of it now?'
No / haven't replied Jack Frost
GROSSLY, Il still feel like 1 had forgot
ten something, but I'll declare 1 can't
think what it ISL
Very well then" said old north
wind, then we must look farther"
So they travelled on.
Over city they blew. They whistIed
around the church spires, they blew
across the roofs. They scampered
over fields. Over rivers and plains.
over hills and valleys they went their
cold and weary way, but never
thing did Jack Frost see that remind
ed him of what he had forgotten.
At last, weary and breathless. they
paused for a needed rest under the
caves of a great barn While they
were there, the farmer came ont from
the house to see if his cattle were
housed safe and warm from the storm.
AS he went back to the house, his lit
tie son called out to him, 'Fatheri
What do you suppose is the matter
with Winter? / thought he had gone
north for this year."
The boys father laughed. You
can't ever tell about old Jack Frost"
he replied. maybe he has found that
he forgot to say good-by. Maybe
that's why he came back"
Up under the caves Jack Frost
G11a tod fn "a n ind h 10
/ knew I had forgotten somethingi I
forgot to say good-byl" So whistlins a
farewell, he and the north wind set
out again for the north pole.-(C Copy
right 1915-Clara Ingram Judson)
Tomorrow-The Kitten Plays UNI
pire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
AAMERICANs ABRoAp..

Among the lessons of this tragic
time there is forced upon ones atten-
ton the nature and function of religion
as a factor in modern life, writes
Francis G. Peabody, in the March
number of the North American Re
view. All the European nations now
plunged in war, except Turkey, are
by title Christian nations, and a great
religious tradition has dominated their
architecture. art, customs, and law.
The American abroad is profoundly
impressed by the dignity and splendor
which European religion assumes. An
established church seems to share the
permanence of an established state.
The magnificence of European cathe-
drals makes a fitting frame for the
pageant of European politics. How
reassuring it is to live where religion
has deep Dts and expanding branches
SO that the church becomes a great
tree under which a nation may rest!
Then, in an instant, this outrageous
beauty of an external governmental
and superimposed religion crashes to
the ground like a rec smitten by a tor
nado, and at its heart there is laid
bare an interior rottenness and decay.
The pomp of ritual, the pride of hier-
achies, the immemorial traditions.
which to many Americans abroad have
made religion seem so substantial and
permanent, suddenly prove themselves
incapable of providing the most ele-
mentary support for national duty or
international brotherhood. 1t may not
unreasonably be believed that Chris
tianity conceived as form of govern
ment, an external organization, a state
within a state, regulating nation
from above, can never again command
the loyalty of thoughtful men. When.
however. one turns from this colossal
breakdown of institutional Christianity
to the religious traditions of Ameri-
can life he finds no such evidence of
a collapse of faith. On the contrary,
the very flexibility and freedom of re-
ligion in America, its complete detach-
ment from governmental theories and
political organizations. the spiritual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
CAPTURE ICON" men.
Old Fashioned Workers Found On
Rock Island Train.

Two old fashioned confidence
men," George w. Tracy and A. J.
Richie, were arrested last night and
are being held at the county Jail for
investigation. They had just arrived
from Kansas City on a Rock Island
train. Rock Island officials wired
Special Officer Rossiter to watch out
for them. They were arrested by
Deputy Sheriff J. J. Holman and the
railroad detective.
Tracy was located at the Chester
field hotel, and Richie was found
later at the Glenwood. 1t is said that
they tried to work CON game on
some of the passengers on the train.
The officers in searching Tracy's
valise found a number of DISCUSSES, a
fake bank rool, a three card monte
outfit and other paraphernalia.
Richie admitted that he was a con
man and had served a sentence of five
years in the Illinois penitentiary at
Joliet The prisoners will be held un-
til the Rock Island authorities have
a chance to make complain. They
will be released unless the railroad
takes some action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Why is there any surprise expressed
that men were easy dupes for the Mil
waukee widow who entered the mail
order matrimonial arena with an adj
vertisement that she was not burdened
with children and was possessed of
brown hair, hazel eyes and $4,000?
Just the eyes and hair and other per-
sonal charms are all the bait that
countless other widows havs needed
to lure into their parlors any men that
they might go after. As matter of
fact, among the beasts man is the
most credulous and the easiest to en-
snare, when women get to work on
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
Journal Entries

Mistakes are rare, indeed, that can
not be satisfied.
T. "a j.
Fixed ideas are heavy handbags
unless they point in the right direc-
tion.
i j. Il
Many of the butters-in have sim
cere desire to render real assistance.
j j. y
Clever people always reveal them
selves. but never by calling attention
to their cleverness.
j j J
Too many folk mistake passion for
love. Love means service and sacri-
flee. And that's why the real thing
is SO rare on this mundane sphere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
LOST TO MCPHERSON.
Central ".Y'' Volley Ball Team Gets a
Drubbing Away From Homo

The volley ball team from the Cen
trail Y. NJ. c. A. that went to McPher-
son Tuesday night to play the Nc
Pherson US was defeated four out of
five games. The Topekans played
fast ball but were not accustomed to
all the way.
A short time ago the Mcpherson
team came to Topeka and were de-
feated here four out of five games. So
the two teams are tied, but it is prob
able that the tie will not be played
off.
The Topeka players who made the
trip to Mcpherson were: Captain
Thompson, T. j. Stricken, Ray Candy,
H. NJ. Starr and Joseph DeFrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

"Oh, was just talking to myself"
replied Jack Frost coolly, II said / felt
as though / had forgotten something"
81 often feel that way" said the
north wind by way of comfort, land
generally when I feel that way, find
I have really forgotten something.
expect we better go back and look be-
fore we go any farther north
"Oh, do you think sou asked Jack
Frost, well, maybe we had, but 1 was
looking forward to resting up in your
nice cool home by the north pole"
He switched himself about and headed
southwark. That's one trouble about
this change of season business. We no
sooner start north than something
makes US turn around and go back
south again I'm sorry 1 said any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

During some of his idle moments
Vice President Marshall has discov-
cred a growing servility towards
wealth on the part of the American
people and he characterized us as 1.-The
greatest fiunkeys and lackeys in the
world" This is sure to merit much
applause from the wholly independ-
ent and thoroughly wholesome people
who helped to elevate him to the high
office that he now holds. and will
cause those disciples of simplicity, the
Jeffersonian Democrats, to insist that
he become their standard bearer for
the next Democratic presidential NOM
nation. The illustrious Tom either
has small foot or an unusually large
mouth, for whenever he opens the lat
ter he hasn't the slightest difficulty
about putting the former in it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Although the appropriations of the
recent congress were full hundred
million dollars and then some in ex-
cess of the record breaking appropria-
tons of the last congress, the pros
pective deficit in the treasury for the
current year, whether it be S26,000,-
900 or three times that sum, will I'M
doubtedly be blamed on conditions
that have cen brought about by the
European war by the Democratic
statesmen. Surely the catastrophe
abroad has served the Democrats in
this country well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

: Villa is reported to have routed the
forces of Carranza again. How many
times is this going to be necessary be-
fore Carranza is put out of business
Or are the reports of the present war
fare in Mexico being moulded along
the lines of those concerning the Euro
pean conflict where the army that is
annihilated one day hobs up again a
week later with victory to its credit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Was anything else expected? China
yields, as a starter. to four of the ma
5or demands Of Japan. That's what
China has been doing for years to al
most every demand that has been
made on her from any source. But
some day. in the distant future, per-
haps, the Yellow men will find them
selves and the strength that their
numbers give them. and there will
probably be different stories to tell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

individualism which has seemed so
elementary and unorganized, turn out
to be signs of reality, vitality and pow
er. Religion in the United States, with
all its crudities and defects, is at least
not set apart from life, like a medieval
c1oister where, as one enters. he leaves
the world behind. 1t is. on the con-
trary, life itself, interpreted and sus-
tanned by faith and hope and love.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

A surprising feature of the news
that Austria is making elaborate
preparation for the entry of Italy into
the war is that Austria has either men
CIR means with which to make ready
for any more war, with anybody, let
alone an immense Italian army that
should be in the pink of condition by
this time, SO long has it been mobi-
lied and in training.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Suppose the United States were de-
pendent upon Germany for the sisal
hemp from which to make it's binding
Irvine? How would we proceed under
present conditions to see that the eX
portation of this product from Ger
man ports was not interfered with?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

A forerunner of the demise of Tur-
key in Europe is to be seen in the
transference of the seat of the
Turkish government to one of its
stronghoIds IN Asia. And among the
multitudes of Moslems treking thither
there are doubtless a few who are
shaking their fists at Mohammed and
calling him a bum prophet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

When the cat is away the mice will
play. New Jersey legislators are
pulling teeth from the famous "sev-
en- sisters antitrust laws that were
brought into being at the instance of
Woodrow Wilson, when he was gov
ernor of that commonwealth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Evidently the Germans have not
forgotten that one of their primary OBJ
jectives of the war is to blacken the
eye of Paris. A recent Zeppelin raid
attempted to set the French capital
on fire with petroleum bombs. But
the effort was no more successful
than were the military operations
against the town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Neither was it reasonable to sup
pose that the Germans and Austrians
would attach much strategic or other
significance to the capture of Pre-
mysl by the Russians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Jack Frost stopped on his journey
northward and looked around him.
Il have a funny feeling he said to
himself, "a very funny feeling"
whats that you are saying 2"
asked the north wind who was travel
ing with him. Seems to me l heard
you talking
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
TELEPHONES.
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member OF the
Associated press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization, 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, 1915-03-25
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association.

Brother Bill Sunday is, indeed, a
superman if he has succeeded in
waking the Philadelphians for any
length of time from their long sleep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

The following births were reported
at the office of the city clerk today:
Thomas Henry Keesham and wife,
Route 16, March %, girl; Earl W.
Sturman and wife, 1898 Lawrence
street, March %, girl.
Safety razor blades sharpened better tina
new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
Mrs. Howard N. Rhodes was today
recommended by Mayor Cofran for a
position on the city civil service COM
mission. The recommendation was
confirmed by the city commission, as
term on the board would have expired
April 1.
At a meeting of the city commission
today petition was read and referred
to Frank Newland, commissioner of
water and lighting, asking that the
ford fire protection to that part of
North Topeka which is west of To-
F. A. Rooster. d. D. s., 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaXis.-Adv.
Come to Easter Bazaar and Bake
Sale, Ladies' Aid, First Lutheran
church, Fifth and Harrison, Friday
afternoon and evening, March 20
Chicken supper, rs cents.-Adv.
Dancing school tonight, at Kellam
hall.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
Small Fire To-day

A spark from a chimney caused a
fire at the residence of d. F. Bacon,
IT'S Western avenue, at 10 o'clock this
morning. The damage amounted to
$25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

SIS saved on first class trip to San
Francisco Fair-See H. P. Richards
SIS New England Bldg. Phone 1524.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25
New York stock Market.

New York Stock Market.
(Close of prices for the leading stocks on
the New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. J. Myers. broker. Column
bian Bldg.l ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-35c doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-25

F. A. Rooster. d. D. s., 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
Evening star., 1915-03-27
Pulpit and Pem

The Pastors Federation IL to be ad-
dressed Monday at 1880 am in the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
by Rev DR.. II. X. Carroll OF the Fed
eral Council of the Churches Of Christ
in America. DIR. Carroll will tell Of the
work OF the council. Rev. W. w.
Barnes, president Of the federation
will preside.
The missionary neighborhood meeting
of the Conversational churches OF this
section will be held in the Associate
Congregational Church. Baltimore,
Mrs. willard Buell. win preside at
the morning session, which Will inc!ude
a uuiet hour period and an address by
Miss Julia Blake of Aintab, Turkey.
Miss Flora johnson will be the pre-
siding oficer in the afternoon, when
there will be q workers conference LED
by Miss Alice Clark and q pageant,
The Spirit of Motherhood" This con-
ference includes members OF tho "a
dies missionary societies OF the DIE
trict, Maryland and Virginia
4 **
Or. Pierce Of All Souls Unitarian
church announces that during tine week ,,H
beginning tomorrow there VIII pe oaiy
vssper services in the church
These services VIII neen AZ 70 .hs
service on sunday, will last half an
hour. At each service there will be z
brief meditation by Dr. Pierce ana
music by the quartet choir. under the
direction of Mrs H. Clay Browning:
Tha general subject for the week will
be 'The Grounds Of the Immortal
The daily topics will be as follews:
Sunday, 'rhe Power Of an Endless
I.ife'': Monday, Immortality as an IN
stinct": Tuesday, Immortality as q
Natter Of Justice; Wednesday, I'm
r,ortaiitv and the Conservation Of En-
erxy"; Thursday, Immortality and Ev-
olutionr:. :. Friday. "A Service OF Conse-
Grafton"
The public is cordially invited to
these services.
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THE Key to the Golden Age" is the
Evening star., 1915-03-27
PASSOVER OCCURS MONDAY.
Festival Commentaries Delivery OF
Children Of Israel From Bondage.
Special Services Arranged for
Concordia Lutheran Church.

The Jewish festival Of the Passover
which commentaries the delivery OF
the children Of Israel from bondage
will begin Monday evening with spe-
cial services in the Hebrew temples OF
the city. The festival continues for
twenty-four hours
Although the Passover has certain
features in common with the universal
spring festival. 1t is its historical sig
nificance. 1t is pointed out. which gives
1t lasting vitality.
1t is the great Independence day OF
the Jew, the first event in his national
history.
With the approach Of the festival lead
ers Of Concordia Lutheran Church plan q
meeting Monday evening Ito pray for
dispersed Israel in their eat amiction
throughout the world" It being point
ed out by those prominent in the ar
rangements for the gathering that
more than half of the Jews OF the
world are crowded together between
the Black sea and the Baltic. where the
armies of three emperors are now
spreading death and ruin"
The meeting, 1t is said, will be thrown
open for intercessory prayer and
brought to a close with the celebration
OF holy communion.
Evening star., 1915-03-27

topic Of the fourth socialistic sermon
lecture which Rev. DR.. James Snera
Montgomery will give tomorrow even
ing at o'clock in Metropolitan Me.
vestry of the church, the Epwortf
League will discuss "Our Nations
Ward"
.~rhe Cross" will be the subject Of the
sermon by the Rev. John Brfttan CiaIH
Friday evening at the special service
which will be held in the church.
Special music for the service mas neem
arranged and Stainer's CrucinAon
will be rendered by double quarteI;
special services will be held in the
lecture room Of the church Monday and
Thursday nights in passion week.
Rev Harvey officer of the Order OF
the Holy Cross is to conduct tine sefV,
Ice Of the thrse,nour ,;seo0s1 de0osi09 nnroh UIa
The service which DR.. Manning con-
Quoted there last Good Friday was
helpful to so many. It is said. that II
has been determined to have speclaA
preacher this year: . :. v,a.1v
known throughout the United States.
his especial work being mission
preaching and the conducting OF quiet
days and services OF devotion.
o'clock and there will be ample oppor-
tuhities for entering and leaving the
church during the singing OF the
hymns.
There will also be a service Good
Friday night at 1880 o'clock, with spe-
cial music.
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Tho choir of St Johns Episcopal
Church, Georgetown. will render the
sacred cantata, "The Seven Words OF
Christ" by Tn. Dubois. Wednesday
evening, at 1880 o'clock. under the
direction Of Mr.. Charles A; Wilkinson.
organist and choirmaster OF the church.
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Mr.. Jackson H. Ralston will address
row afternoon at 4 o'clock on the sub
Mr.. F. e. Barrows secretary OF the