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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-16
Topeka Y. N. C. A.
How 1t Was Organized and Has
Developed.
Interesting History Familiar
Only to Old Residents.
WHAT THE "Y" ACCOMPusHEs
1t Is a Factor for Good in Cap
ital City.
Present Building Erected at a
Cost of $4,000

This is the fifteenth OF series OF
articles published in the State Journal on
Topeka churches and Christian instlto-
tions.1
The Topeka Young Mems CHRISTIAN
association. commonly known as the
Central Y. NJ. C. A., was organized
December 81, 1879, in the Engiisn
lutheran church with a view to pro-
curing a place for young men TO con-
gregate which would be surrounded
by an atmosphere conducive to ideal
manhood. Five young men were re-
sponsible for its organization--Ch aries
II. I.oweth. T.. NJ Sheldon, W. w. Boil
lard, Theodore :. Mason and George
+. CoXhead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-16

Clothes wrinser. at Forbes.-Adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT

The Character Woman, a two part feature with Julia Stewart playing the leading role, ably assis- ted by Belle Adiar and others por- trays strong dramatic story of the stage, and shows Miss Stewart to be an actress of real histrionic worth. Her portrayal of the deep lS sympathetic character woman, or better termed the mother of the troop, who struggling with condi- 'ic''7 herself, but always finds 2 W. to help others.
 J. Warren Kerrigan, popular favorite makes his appearance in a single reel drama entitled, *"A Twentieth Century Pirate" a Week. ly and comedy closes the bill to- night. A complete change Wednes- day night. Adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
COASTING ACCIDENT

What might have been a serious accident happened about midnight on the Newtown hill to a coasting party on a bob sled. The sled was heavily loaded with young folks and in charge of Andy Hart who was steering. When about half way down the hill they met an in- toXicated man who apparently step ped in the way and struck at the steersman. One of the runners caught the man and knocked him down, the shock causing Hart to loose control of the bob and it swerved into a fence, fortunately however, the bob had lost a great deal of it's momentum before strik- ing the fence, so that while the oc- cupants were thrown in every direc- tion, none of them were hurt. The man was found to have a nasty looking cut on his forehead, which though bleeding freely, did not ap- pear to be very serious as he was able to continue on his way home down Charcoal Point way, with out assistance.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
CHARLIE COSGROvE JR., HURT

Charlie Cosgrove IT,, met with a serious smash up while coasting yesterday afternoon. He was coast ing down the walk by the Metho- dist church and evidently was go- ing so fast that he could not nego- tiate the turn at the new street crossing. His sled went under the hand rail and struck a heavy tim Der, throwing him onto the rocks beside the street, where he was picked up by Street Commissioner Shark. (It was found that all of his lower front teeth had been knocked out, some of them cutting through the lower lip, and the up- per teeth badly damaged Fortu- nately no bones were broken and while it is serious enough, it might have been much worse.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
SAYS HE PREFERS HELL TO A
 PLACE IN HEAVEN

SHENANDOAH, Dee. 24-Cre. mated and half of his ashes cast on the waters of the Mississippi in honor of those who have gone down in their death in the deep, and the other half scattered on the graves of ten of his friends, is what Jerry Brown, a local charac- ter, who professed o be an infidel, recently wrote his funeral oratton Brown expresses his wishes as to what should be done with his body and says in part:
 But should the Christian story of heaven and hell be true, and such men as Abraham, Isaac, Jac- ob, Lot, David and Solomon be in heaven, I wish my friend to check my baggage to the other station. Heaven may have a little advan- tage in climate, but hell certainly has the best society,""
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
MEASURING
 ID ENTENTE
GEN. CASTELNAU SAYS THE, GERMANS CANNOT STORM
 THEIR POSITION
SALONIKI MADE SAFE
By HeHYy Batteries of Artillery Backed by Large and
 Splendid Army

Athens, Dec. 28-General Gas telnau, commander of the forces at Saloniki, is reported to have as sured the allied entente that the Germans could not storm his post tion. He said that with the heavy batteries in position and backed by the artillery together with a large and splendid army, Saloniki was in no danger.
 The correspondent says that the allies have been preparing for the expected attack and eel confident of the futility of any attempt on the part of the German-Bulgarlan forces to dislodge them from that position.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
CLOSING ARGUMENTS BEGIN

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28-The trial of Mathew Schmidt, for dyna- mite complicity in the blowing up of the Los Angeles Times build ing, that has been on for several weeks, came to a sudden end today when the defense denied all charg- es and refused to put any witness on the stand. Closing arguments was ordered by the court without any further pleading
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
PLEAS FOR WOMAN'S LIFE
 WIN

OTTAWA, Dec. 24.-The women of Alberta have won their fight to save the life of Mrs. Annie Hawkes. of Mcleod, sentenced to hang for the killing of her husbands affin- ity. Announcement to that effect was made that executive clemency had been extended and that the sentence commuted to ten years Imprisonment.
 Hundreds of petitions protesting against the death sentence impos- ed upon Mrs. Hawkes. were re- ceived. The plea was made that Mrs. Hawkes. while hysterical, killed the woman who had been brought into her home.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
PURE DRINKING WATER

The geological resource of great est value to the health of commun- flies is supply of pure drinking water. It is generally recognized that 9 number of diseases, prom inent among which are typhoid fever and amoebic dysentery-a dis ease more common in tropical eli mates but found also in the United tamainated water or contaminated food
 Therefore a supply of pure water will eliminate one of the sources of such infection.
 It is highly desirable to obtain supplies of domestic water from sources other than the shallow wells some of them open, that are found near many houses. The water ob- tained from deep wells has perco- lated through sands and other material for so great a distance that its impurities have been re- moved by Alteration, and it posses ses 9 sanitary value that can nGe well be oyer estimated, for such water is free from the bacteria causing typhoid fever and the protozoa causing amoebic dysen- tery, and it's use obivates the neces- sity for shallow wells that may serve as 9 breeding place for Ano- pheles, tho mosquito to which nal arial infections is due.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
BRITISH CABINET
 |S THREATENED
BY RESIGNATION OF LLOYD GEORGE. HE CANNOT HAVE
 HIS WAY
CHURCHILL RETURNS
Conscription of All Unmarried Men is Being Strongly
 Advocated

LONDON, Dec 28-Premier As quith's cabinet may be said to be ready to collapse. The trouble a. rose from the fact that several are advocating the issuance of a con- scription for all the unmarried men to enlist. It is even said that Lloyd Eeorge has threatened to resign un- less the order is issued.
 Just in the midst of the critical time, Churchill, who has been on the fighting front in northern France, returned which gives the situation decided serious aspect. It is hinted that his return is for the purpose of helping in the is- suance of the conscription which he deems necessary in order to meet future contingencies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
WASHINGTON
 WORRIED AGAIN
UNOFFICIAL REPORTS SAY THAT AUSTRIA WILL NOT
 GIVE MUCH ON DEMAND
MADE BY THE U. s.
Diplomatic Circle is Said to be Ready to Interfere With
 Continued Friendship

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28-While unofficial, it is known nevertheless that Austria is not inclined to give the United States what was de- handed in the last note. It is as serted that certain diplomatic circle is ready to interfere which may result in the severence of friendly relations between the two countries for the time being, al least. Although, Ambassador Pen field does not fear tha outcome, he is unable to forecast the reply. This has the effect of leaving the of- ficials in the dark and worry fol- lows.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
VISITORS FROM METLAKAHTLA
 FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Misses Gertrude Vibrant, Danforth, Brenerth and MT. Geil of the teaching staff at the Metlakah- tia school, arrived in town early this afternoon, for a weeks visit. Many affairs have been planned in their honor to make their visit a pleasant one. Miss Vibrant will be the guest of Miss Ruth Hall while Miss Danford and Miss Bren- erth will be entertained at the home of the Misses Neita and Mary Mitchell, Miss Buor and Miss Kent. MT. Geil will be the guest for the week of MT. and Mrs. G. R. Shuck
 Don't forget Red Mems Ball New Years Eve, Dec. 31, 1915.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
CITIZENSHIP BAR UPHELD
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. IT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. = The supreme court has affirmed the de- cision of the California court in- terpreting the federal repatriation law of 1907 as constitutionally ap- plicable to women who continue to live in the United States after marrying foreigners as well as those marrying foreigners and liv- ing abroad. The caes was brought by Mrs. Ethel c. Mackenzie, who was denied registery because sine married subject of Great Britain.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
BASKET BALL

Ketchikan xiil play the first Met lakahtla teana at Metlakahtla on New Years Day, and the game will be g. dandy.
 The Fl Paso has been chartered and will leave the City Float at the foot of Dock street Saturday at 1.p.m. sharp. Those wishing to go leave their names at the Rexall store. Tickets one dollar for the round trip. Come along and boost
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
ARRIVE WITH
 TON OF GOLD
WERE TWENTY -FOUR DAYS ON THE TRAIL FROM THE
 IDlTAROD

SEWARD, Dec. 28-Bob Grif- fiths, the man in charge of the gold train from ldtarod, arrived here las. evening after having been on the trail for twenty-four days. MT. Griffiths says that the party met with almost continual storms, that they had to break trail all the way. Four men were in the party and brought one 'on of gold. Both the men and tho dogs look worn out by the trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
CHAS. NICKETT APPOINTED

Word has been received that Charlie Nickett has been appointed as Game Warden for this district, to succeed Julius Sternberg, who's resignation takes effect on the last day of this month. Julius has b,en a most active and considerations of ficer, and has set pace which will be hard for his successor to live up to, but Nickett is the man for the job.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
GRAND OPENING NEW YEARS

Charlie Finzel announces that he will have his new club room over the Lotus all ready for business Sat urday, January 1st, and that he will give grand opening New Years night. Everybody is invited to come out to inspect the new quarters and enjoy Charlies hos pitality. A souvenir of the occas- ion will be given to every one at tending. Adv. At.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
RUSSIAN SHIPS
 BOMbARO PORTS
ARE ATTACKED BY BULGARIAN SUBMARINES BUT ARE
 DRIVEN OFF
HUGH DAMAGE DONE
All Along the Bulgarian Coast Bombardment of Ports
 Is Reported

PETROGRAD, Dec. 28-A Rus sian fleet of warships and sub marines are reported to be bom- barding every port along the Bull garian coast with great and ser ious effect.
 The Russian torpedo boat de- stroyer Gremkii, was attacked yes terday by the enemy's submarine fleet but was soon driven off by the combined effort of few Russian cruisers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
PUSHING THE WORK

Messers Smith and Lange, in charge of the work of remodeling the Ketchikan Wharf, are certain ly loosing no time on the job. It is considerable of a problem to make the contemplated changes and not interfere with the occupancy of the present building. One store room is to be rushed to completion, in to which Kubley's store will be moved so that the present one can be torn down to make roo,,, fop thn new Dream Theater.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
HALIBUT QUOTATIONS

Seattle, Dec. 28-Boxed hali- but from the north today and yes terday sold for seven and three quarters of a cent pound, plus a bonus of twenty-five cents a box. Another lot of eight thousand pounds was sold at seven and three quarters of a cent. Fresh salmon was sold for ten cents a pound.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
SUBMARINES ARE CAPTURED

PARIS, Dec. 2S-A dispatch from Athens says that nine Teutonic submarines had been disposed of the last few days. They have either been sunk of captured It is known that five have been captured, says Q late report.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
TRENCHES AS BAD AS ROUND
 UPS.

PENDLETON, OR, Dec. 27.- William Darby, a former Pendleton boy, now a soldier in the English army, has written to friends from Kent. Darby was recently wound ed in three places, has fully recov- cred and is ready for the trenches again. He says that he is as hap py as he can be and that every man faces death as much as does a man getting on the famous Roundup bucking horse.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
CONSUL WHITLOCK
 IS GOING BACK

NEW YORK, Dec. 28Mr. Whit lock, the American representative to Belgium, who returncd some time ago for rest, leaves today on his way to his post of duty. De- spite the oft repeated rumor that MT. Whitlock would be prevented from resuming the duties of his of flee, he is leaving apparently i'm proved in health and spirit
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
THOS. RIGCS'
 MANLY EFFORT
GIVES ONE QUART OF BLOOD TO HELP DEVOTED WIFE
 TO LIFE AGAIN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28-Mrs. Thos. Riggs, wife of one of the members of the Alaska Railroad Engineering Commission, now in Washington, gave birth to son which nearly cost her life. So near was the end that her husband trans fused one quart of his blood into her system. Both are reported to be slowly recovering and the doc tors say that the danger is well over.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
BRITAIN IS
 MEDDLING
INTERPRETERS WITH THE U. $. MAIL STEAMERS ON WAY
 TO HOLLAND

BERLIN, Dec. 28-A reliable source is given for the report that Great Britain had again interfered with the United States mail It ap- pears that two steamers enroute to Holland have seen stopped aad the mail taken off. This is said to be an offense for which country
 guilty of should be made to account.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
SOUTH FOR 4 VACATION

Vim. Anderson, painter and dec orator, was a passenger on the AL Xxi southbound. He will spend few weeks visiting friends in Portland, Ore, and then he will continue hls trip southward as far as Los Ange- les and San Diego, Cal, before re- turning to Ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
VIM. SULZER
 FOR PRESIDENT
HIS NAME WILL APPEAR ON PRIMARY BALLOT AT NEXT
 ELECTION IN MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. as--It is officially announced today that the name of the former Governor of New York, William Sulzer, was to be put on the ballot at the next state primary election for the nom ination of candidacy for the Pres idency on the prohibition ticket.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
LATE MRS. BODIES BROTHER
 DIES AT SIOUX CITY

SIOUX CITY, Dec. 2S-George Glover, seventy-two years old and resident of this part of the state died here last evening. George Glov CT was a brother of Mir. Eddy, of the Christian Science Faith.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
HUMBOLDT WILL LAY OFF

SEATTLE, Dec. 2S-on her ar rival from the north, the steamer Humboldt will sei' for San Fran cisco to undergo her usual annual overhauling said the agent today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
STEAMERS COMING

SEATTLE, Dec. 28-The steam CT Jefferson is scheduled to sail tonight. Tomorrow, the Al-Ki will sail and will be followed Thurs day by the Alameda.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
FRENCH STEAMER
 IS TORPEDOED

PARIS, Dec. 2S-.A French steam CT carrying a large number of pas sengers was torpedoed by a subma- rine yesterday and sunk in the Mediterranean sea. The report says that no warning was given and
 It seventy-nine passengers and crew were lost.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28

HOT SPRINGS, Dec. 28-Presi- dent Wilson is fifty-nine today, and apparently is enjoying health.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-28
MEETING WILL
 BE PROHIBITED
PEACE EXPEDITION EXPECTED TO REACH COPENHAGEN
 TOMORROW

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 28-Th C Ford Peace Expedition, together with all the dissenters, is expected to arrive here tomorrow. It was officially announced today that the government would not allow meet ings to be held in the city and an order to that effect will be issued iwmediately.
 Job printing neatly and quickly done at the Prouressive M;nar
The Madison journal., 1915-06-19

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The period of CESSATION for sows is
approximately 112 days or eight days
less than four months from the date
of breeding. It may vary from this
a few days one way or the other. This
date should be known to avoid mis-
takes that may result in the loss of
pigs.
AS the time for narrowing ap-
proaches the SOW should be watched
carefully, in order that assistance
may be given If necessary. The feed
at this time should be sloppy and
limited in amount. Nothing but luke
warm water should be given the SOW
during "a hours previous to farrow-
ing. II she has already farrowed
litter and has been properly fed
and cared for during pregnancy, little
difficulty may be expected. With
young sows, particularly those bred
at an immature age, there Is consid-
erable risk at this time, not only to
the pigs but to the sow herself.
There is difference of opinion as to
the amount of bedding which should
be given to the SOW at this time. An
active SOW in comparatively light con-
dition can be trusted with a liberal
amount of bedding. but sows which
are in high condition or which are at
all clumsy, had better be given only
moderate amount Of straw.
The farrowing pen should be dry
and well ventilated, but free from
drafts. Provide the pen with
guard rail made of two by eight planks
with their edges against the sides Of
the pen about ten inches above the
bed. These prevent the SOW from ly-
ing against the partition, and lessen
the danger Of injury to the pigs. The
little fellows will soon learn to creep
under the guard rail when the SOW
lies down.
The management of the SOW during
farrowing depends largely on the ami
NAL and on the weather conditions.
Assistance should be at hand II need
ed but the SOW need not be helped
II she Is getting along nicely. When
farrowing occurs during warm wealth
er the pigs are less likely to become
chilled and will generally find their
way to the teats unaided. During ex-
tremely cold weather the pigs will
The Madison journal., 1915-06-19

the sow, and there Is often a lot ad-
joining a barn that is sunny and shell
tered from the cold winds where the
SOW and pigs may be turned for ex-
ercise. Do not allow the pigs to run
out during a cold rain.
Production Of Beef Cattle Profitable.
do you regard the production of
beef cattle as profitable in your coun-
try%
This question was asked last year
of each county reporter of the bureau
of crop estimates Of the United States
department Of agriculture. Answers
were received from 1,474 counties. OF
these 1882, or SS.s per cent, reported
in the affirmative; this is, that the
production of beef cattle is profitable.
Moreover, these affirmative replies
covered nearly every section Of the
United States. In some of the New Eng
land states, however. 1t was regarded
as improbable, for in the six states
from Maine to Connecticut, inclusive,
only As per cent reported 1t profitable.
In the group New York. New Jersey,
and Pennsylvania, 62 per cent found
1t profitable. In the South Atlantic
states, Delaware to Florida, the per-
centage is still higher, "a per cent.
In the North Central states east Of the
Mississippi river, Ohio to Wisconsin,
the percentage is higher-89 per cent.
The same percentage-S9-is reported
for the South Central states, Ken
lucky to Arkansas, being nearly the
same in all the states. In the far
western states, Montana to the coast.
the opinion was nearly unanimous-91
per cent-that the production Of beef
is profitable.
It may be observed that going from
east to west the percentage Of those
reporting that beef production is prof
table increases. This is shown more
readily by noting the percentages Of
a line of states from east to west. as
follows: Massachusetts, q. e., 6
reported improbable. none profit
able), New York 81 per cent, Penn
sylvania "a per cent, Ohio rs per cent,
Illinois 70 per cent, Iowa SS per cent.
Nebraska S6 per cent, Colorado 100
per cent (29 counties all report pro-
duction profitable), Utah 80 per cent.
Nevada 100 per cent, California II
per cent. 1t would therefore seem
The Madison journal., 1915-06-19
BANKER-D0CTOR AT THE FRONT

Berkeley Sherwood-Dunn of New
York has gone to Europe as the head
Of q French hospital unit on the FIR
ing line. and II anything should hap
pen to this banker and doctor the
United States would mourn the loss
Of q man who has been for years
active in public movements. 1t is
not surprising that he is giving his
services to France, for in that coun-
try he was educated, first practiced
medicine and became a leader in
public welfare matters.
Doctor Sherwood-Dunn was born
In Rushford, N. Y, and after studying
In the New York university took his
degrees at the University of France.
began practicing in Paris and was
married there to an American girl.
He was a member of a committee that
revised the laws governing the ad-
mission Of foreign students to the uni
versity. and prevented the threatened
exclusion of Americans. Later he
was one Of the founders and
The Madison journal., 1915-06-19

be in danger Of being chilled unless
the house Is heated. To avoid this
place q few heated bricks in the bot
tom Of basket or small box. cover
ing them with chaff or straw, and put
a cloth over the top to keep in the
heat; unless the SOW objects too seri-
ously the pigs may be rubbed Dry
with a soft cloth and placed in tbs
receptacle as fast IS they arrive.
They will not suffer If they do not
suck for few minutes after farrow-
ing. After farrowing is over the pigs
should be placed with the SOW, care
being taken that each one gets to
teat. When the afterbirth is passed
1t should be removed from the pen
at once and burned or buried. There
Is good reason to believe that eating
of the afterbirth Is often the begin.
ming of the habit of eating the pigs.
Usually the first "a hours after far
rowing. the SOW should have no food,
but should be given a liberal drink
Of warm water. II, however, she shows
signs Of hunger a thin slop of bran
and middlings may be given. The
feeding for the first three or four days
should be light and the time consumed
in getting the SOW on full feed should
be from q week to ten days, depend
ing on the size and thrift of the
litter.
After the SOW has farrowed II is
best for her to be in the open air.
OF course, II the pigs are farrowed
during the winter months care will
be needed, and 1t may be necessary
to let the pigs reach the age Of two
weeks before turning them out. They
can, however, get considerable exer-
else in the piggery or in the lot with