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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
SCHOOL THE YEAR ROUND.

HIbernating animals are not in the
long run, successful, writes Baker,
Browpell in Teaching. the monthly
published by the State Normal school
at Emporia, and he continues: In the
business of living a creature can not
afford a fourth of its year for sleep.
More and more does this serve as a
simile for schools. The summer vaca-
ton has been their handicap. Once
the summer was necessary to recuper-
ate and rest the student and teacher.
They broke down. were ''prostrat-
ed" went STALE" went mad and what
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Not much luck has been expert
enced by the leaders of the womans
suffrage movement in their efforts to
get President Wilson to declare him
self either for or against their cause
And the chances are that the leaders
of the national prohibition forces
won't be any more successful in their
attempts to get the president to take a
decisive stand on this important ques-
ton. The presidents Watchful Wait
ing policy encompasses more things
than Mexico. And his patience in its
pursuit is apparently inexhaustible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

plenty to take a message to the other.
What can we do for you, please %
"Oh, will you help us?" exclaimed
the plants and bushes in delight,
well be so pleased"
ITO be sure we will" replied the
raindrop cordially, tell me what you
want"
So the bushes and the plants told
all about how thirsty they were and
how tired of the old wind, and the
raindrop listened carefully to all they
said.
Don't you worry another minute
he assured them cheerfully. "I'II catch
sunbeam right away. I'll ride on
his back till 1 reach the sky Then
I'll raise an army of volunteer rain
drops and We'll come to earth and
conquer the wind and refresh you-all
in quick time. Don't worry: we're
coming" And with that he was gone
But not for long. In the shortest
time you could imagine, he and his
army returned. And they did all he
promised and more-and the bushes
and plants were happy ever afteri-
Copyright, 1915, Clara Ingram judi
SOM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Colorado also experienced a session
of the legislature this year of the do
nothing variety, and there is much joy
in the state accordingly. In other
words, the people all over the coun-
try are beginning to realize that dur
ing the past decade they have had
altogether too much legislation forced
down their Threats, more than was
good for them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

When the European war is over,
none of the people of the nations par
ticipating, will be likely to stage any
thing more enthusiastic or elaborate
in the way of receptions or demonstra-
lions for their returning heroes than
the folk in New York accorded to Jess
Willard the other night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Banquo's ghost hasn't much on the
local high school fraternity question.
Although it was supposed to be set
tied for all time by a state law that
was enacted some years ago, it per-
sists in bobbing up in all its vigor
every once in q while.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Secretary of the Interior Lane evil
IDENTIFY didn't talk things over with any
of the countless of the still unem-
ployed in this. country before he pro-
jected his optimistic interview to the
effect that it is now a mistake to
speak of prosperous times as com
ing" They are already here, accord
ing to Mr. Lane
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Probably the decision of the COM
mander of the Eitel Frederick to in
tern at Newport News was brought
about by the pertinacity of the English
and French warships as Watchful
Walters off the Virginia capes. In
terning at the American port or inter-
ment in a watery grave were the only
alternatives confronting this erstwhile
German rover of the seas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

If the city wagons that were going
to haul away trash that the people
were invited to dump in their alleys
don't get busy soon in the western
sections of the town, these piles of old
tin cans and refuse will make first
class breeding places for flies, and the
fly swatters will have a lot of extra
nrl- to a IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

News that the recently captured
German trenches in the western arena
of the war were found to be literally
choked with dead comes from Paris,
of course. Berlin will probably have
a different story to tell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

This government investigation into
the health conditions in Kansas ought
to unearth a favorable report. There
are no good and sufficient reasons
why Kansans should not be among the
healthiest folk in these United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
2EEMGBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau Of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association.

Estimates are that Kansas popula-
tion has jumped to 100000; all of
which is gratifying, but there is room
here for many more, and the stay
aways are missing golden opportuni-
ties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

If there is anything to the German
story to that end. the African in the
Italian kings woodpile in respect to
his hesitancy about getting into the
war is to be found in his owning of
$25,OOO,OOO worth of stock in the
krl1nn works
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
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
ganfxaticn, for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news ig received in The state Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pa8A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
. Cfasa laagraMlpdscn

well, I know there aren't many
of you around" said the SNOWFALL
bush bitterly.
mo, there are not many" replied
the raindrop pleasantly, but one is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12

Cotton Manufacturers Protest.
Chicago, April 12.--Manufacturers
of cotton piece goods today protested
against proposed freight rate increases
at the interstate commerce commits
sion's hearing in the western advance
rate" case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-12
MARRIED 5 DAYS.
Couple Married at st. NIarys in Di-
vorce Trouble in Kentucky

vorce Trouble in Kentucky
Louisville, April 2-Declaring that
she was treated cruelty by her hus-
band during the five days of their
married life and that his alleged acts
of cruelty indicated such an outra-
geous temper in him she was afraid to
live with him longer, Alice Saul asks
a divorce from John J. Saul.
The defendant is a resident of st.
Marys, Kan. They were married in
Jeffersonville, md, on Oct. 2, 1914,
and separated five days later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
 LABOR FEDERATION MEETS AT CAPITAL

Washington. April 2o-Questions dealing with organized labor generally. Jurisdictional disputes and the neces- sity for changes in the organzs ton of international affiliated bodies to meet conditions arising from the Flu pean war; were considered today by the executive council of the American Federation of Labor, in quarterly ses- sions here.
 The commission for relief in Belgium asked the councils permission to send two representatives to Belgium to in- Vestigate conditions there. It was de- cfded that the necessary expenditures would be unwise and that all avail able funds should be employed strictly for the purchase of relief supplies.
 A report dealing with the activities of the A. F. of L.. during the last three months was submitted to the council by President Gompers It em- bodied plans for mass meetings and conferences to restore international peace.
 President Gompers suggested that conditions brought about by the war had made it desirable to transfer the heaGquarters of the International Fed eration of Trade Unions, in Berlin, to neutral country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
STATE BANKING
 BOARD TRANSACTS
 ROUTINE MATTERS

Montgomery. April tSpecial) )--Rou- tine matters affecting the state banks were discussed today at a meeting of the state banking board, which was held in the office of Superintendent Alex E. Wal ker. In addition to the superintendent of banks there were present J. w. Lit tie of Mobile and George A. Searcy Of Tuscaloosa. It was the first meeting of the board since Mr. Little succeeded E. ]. Buck of Mobile, as member Of the board.
 Only business of a routine nature came up for discussion by the board.
 Another meeting at the capitol today was that of the board of convict inspec- tors. consisting of Hartwell Douglass, president: J. M. Kyser of Albertvil1e, and Dr. J. M. Austin of Wetumpka, asso- ciate inspectors. Mir. Kyser was recently appointed on the board as the successor of Len F. Greer of Calhoun, whose term had expired, and today attended his first meeting of the board.
 The convict board had little other than routine matters to consider. A number of contracts for provisions and supplies were awarded and other business was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
Says No One Need
 Remain Thin Now
Physician's Advice For Thin, UndcveIop-
 ed Women

Thousands of people suffer from ex cessive thinness, weak nerves ana feeble stomachs who, having tried ad- vertised flesh makers. food-fads, physi- cal culture stunts and rub creams, resign themselves to lifelong skinn1- ness and think nothing will make them fat Yet their case is not hopeless. re- gently discovered regenerative force makes fat grow after years of thinnesS, and is also unequalled for repairing the waste of sickness or faulty digestion and for strengthening the nerves. This remarkable discovery is called Sargol. Six strength giving, fat producing ele- ments of acknowledged merit have been combined in this peerless preparation, which is endorsed by eminent physicians and used by prominent. people every where. It is absolutely harmless, ineX- pensive and efficient.
 months systematic use of Sargol should produce flesh and strength by correcting faults of digestion and by supplying highly concentrated fats to the blood. Increased nourishment is ob- tained from the food eaten. and the ad- ditional fats that thin people need are provided. Averyt's Chain of Drug Stores central store Golfers Drug Co; Ensley store AVeryt's; N Birmingham store, Madison Pharmacy; Pratt City store Phillips Patterson Drug Go. M. 0. department 109 N. goth street, and other leading druggists supply Sargol and say there is q large demand for it.
 While this new preparation has given splendid results as a nerve tonic and vitalizer, it should not be used by ner- vous people unless they wish to gain at least ten pounds of flesh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
 RETALIATORY STEPS ARE DENOUNCED

London April 20.-7:20 D. m) Through American Ambassador Page. the British foreign office today sent 6 protest to Washington to be for warded to Berlin denouncing retalia- tory steps Germany has taken against 39 British officers as a result of special treatment accorded 39 submarine pris- oners in England.
 The note explains that the Germans are being humanely treated and pro- tests against the close confinement Of the British officers. Virtually the only difference between the treatment of the German submarine prisoners and German prisoners, the note says, is that the first are in the naval barracks S instead of in the detention camp.
 The foreign office still is without satisfaction as to the names of the British officers being specially pun ished in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
FLEET MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GO THROUGH
 THE CANAL IN JULY

Washington, April 2o.-Tt developed in naval circles today that officials are by no means certain the Atlantic fleet can pass through the Panama canal early in July as planned Some parts Of the canal are not deep enough now to permit the passage of dreadnaughts in safety. and there is no assurance that dredging will be completed in time for the pro- posed cruise to San Francisco.
 When plans for sending the fleet through the waterway were announced,' Governor Goethals declined to promise that the feat would be possible. Officials hoped, however. to see the channels dredged, to their full depth, by the mid dle of the summer. Capt. Hugh Rod man. marine superintendent, and Gov crnor Goethas of the canal have been asked to report immediately on condi- tons in the waterway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
Reserve Board Meets
 With Advisory Council

Washington, April 2o-The advisory council to the federal reserve board met with the board today and discussed limitations on the purchase of bank CTS acceptances made by nonme mber hanks, foreign exchange operations by federal reserve banks and admission of state banks to the reserve system. They took up also questions of penal izing member banks which allow their reserve deposits to fall below the re- quired figures and whether acceptances hased on movement of goods between two foreign countries should be elig- ible for discount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. FloreIla Young Posey

Greenville, April 2O-(special)-The fu- neral services of the late Mrs. F1orella Young Posey, who died in Montgomery last night, will be helc at St. Thomas Episcopal church here early Wednesday afternoon, immediately after the arrival of Louisville and Nashville train No. l from Montgomery. The services will be conducted by the Rev. MT. Carr of Mont gomery. 1nterment will be made at tho Methodist cemetery. q
 Up until about 12 years ago Mrs. Posey was a resident of Greenvile. and was the wiCow of the late Capt. A. r. Posey. After moving to Montgomery she lived with her daughters, Mrs. w. c. Pope and Mrs. L.. P, Foster, 511 South Lawrence street. She was born in Laurens county, South Caro- lima SS years ago.
 Mrs. Posey was the maternal aunt of Col. Hillary A. Herbert, who was Secre- tary of the Navy during the Cleveland administration and Mrs. Frank Stolen wreck of Montgomery.
 She is survived by three sons, one of whom is Mason A. Posey of Washington, and another, Pope Foster of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
INSOLVENT ROAD IN
 GOOD CONDITION
President Nudge Discusses the C. R. I. & P.
 Receivership

Chicago. April 20.-H. [. Nudge, pres ident of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway company. who. with Ja- cob NJ. Dickinson. former Secretary Of War. was named receiver of the property in federal court here today, will depend on the excellent condition of the road and the prosperity he thinks is returning to the country to rehahilitate the cor poration while the court affords 1t pro- lection from it's creditors.
 He made this statement to newspaper men tonight Continuing. he said:
 "A receivership was the only alterna- tive we had. Under it. we probably will spend more money on the road than We did in the previous six months.
 ''1 have absolutely declined to let the property run down, which is another reason why we ran or were willingly con- ducted into court. I am sure that there will be no more drastic economy. Our purpose is upbuilding and when the stock holders realize this l am sure they will come forward with a plan of finance which will enable the road to rehabili- tate itself out of the prosperity which Is lowering on the threshold of the coun- try.
 The recevershp. l believe, will be of short duration if the road is enabled  Rock Island is the largest railroad ever placed in the hands of receivers and 1t is in better physical condition than any read ever was which was placed in similar predicalnent.
 The real, underlying trouble with our road is the same as W sh all other roads and they will all in time find themselves in our fix if this trouble is not eliminat- ed That trouble is the governments attitude toward railroads. we must have higher rates and lower costs. Happily, there are signs that the public attitude is changing and the railroads may hope for fewer handicaps
 The immediate cause of the receiver ship was the maturity of obligations April 90 aegregating about $5,000,0 600. which the road could not pay. Among these was d bill for sl7,o00 due the American Steel Foundries company. which made the application for a receiver Answer ing the application. counsel for the rail- road said.
 This defendant, believing it to be it's duty to the officers. directors and stock holders to protect it's property and busi- ness and to treat the same as a trust fund for the security of it's stockholders and creditors, hereby consent to the ap- pGintment of a receiver for all Of it's property as prayed for
 Ninety-five per cent of the stock of the company is held by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad company, already in the hands of a receiver The entire stock of the latter company in turn is held by the Rock Island com panv. which, while it has not confessed insolvency, is said to have no assets of value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, April a.-Rube Bennett and two sons Frank and Oliver Bennett, were seriously and perhaps fatally cut in an affray with Tom and Ross Nickel w on an island in Flint river, opposite Owens Cross Roads. Sunday. An old feud between the two families is said to have been the underlying cause of the trouble. The Bennetts are so badly hurt that they have not been moved off the island to their homes.
 A message from the northern part of this county states that Joe Wheeler, a negro farm hand in fit of jealousy, shot his wife to death and escaped.
 State examinations for teachers are be- ing conducted here by Superintendent q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
MEXICANS FIRE ON U. s. ARMY BIPLANE
 AT BROWNSVILLE
Continued from Page One,

the Carranza consul gave assurance that the sub-lieutenant and others implicated in the firing would be punished
 Mir Garza apologized to Col. A. P. Blocksom, in command of United States troops here in behalf of General Narar- rate.
 The biplane was piloted by Lieut.. B. e. Jones with Lieut.. T. D. Milling as pas senger-observer. Both were unaware of the incident until they landed about 5:30 o'clock The aeroplane was not struck, but one bullet hit the army wireless sta ton at Fort Brown and another was picked up near the city hall in this city.
 The aircraft which was sent here re- gently for border patrol duty had made a circle near the Rio Grande when fired upon. Upon making second circle and when within about POO feet of the river the rattle of the machine gun was heard. All the shots were fired over American ter ritory
 Col. A. P. Blocksom, commandant at Fort Brown, has reported the matter by wireless to Maj.-Gen. Frederick Funston, commander of the department of the south at Fort Houston, San Antonio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
OLD RIGHT OF WAY
 CASE IS ARGUED

Montgomery, April 20.-(Special) )-Argu- ments in the right of way litigation be- tween the Louisville and Nashville rail- road and the Western Union Telegraph company were submitted yesterday before the supreme court by attorneys repre- senting the litigants. This is an old case and has been in the courts for several years. It involves the right of the tele- graph company to condemn the property of the railroad company for the use of It's telegraph wires
 Lee Bradley of Birmingham, of the firm of Tillman, Bradley & Morrow rep resented the railroad company, while William Williams of Montgomery and w. c. Fitts of Washington, spoke in be- half of the telegraph company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
PROBE COMMITTEE
 IN TUSCALOOSA Are Investigating Financial Condition of Insane
 Asylum

Tusea oosa, April 20.--fSpecial. )-For the purpose of Investigating the financial con- diton of the state insane asylum the uni yersity and other matters pertaining to these institutions. the Merritt recess com mittee of the legislature convened here this morning.
 Preferring toimake the inspection of the buildings of the hospital without the attendance of an attache of the institu- tion, the committee, accompanied only by newspaper men. spent the morning in visiting the various parts of the grounds and talked with many patients. They found the buildings thoroughly clean and sanitary and seemed well pleased with conditions as they found them.
 In the afternoon the committee held conference with pr. James T. Searcy. superintendent of the hospital, at which time the financial condition of the asylum was thoroughly probed
 1t is the belief of members of the com mittee that the state Is being imposed upon, to the extent of being forced to care for patients whose relatives are well able to pay for their treatment. It Is pointed out that out of nearly 2OO0 patients only about 70 are pay patients. It is thought that the committee will recom- mend stricter entrance requirement to the institution, and that those who are able to do so will be required to pay for the treatment of their relatives.
 Wednesday the committee will investi- gate the family connections of number of the patients and it is believed those in a position to do will be called upon for payment for the keep of their refa- lives
 The committee stated that so far as they were able to learn the treatment of patients was all that could be desired.
 The committee will also visit the Univer- sity of Alabama. It is very probable that the fratefnity men of the university will take this opportunity to present their side of the fraternity question to the com mittee during their stay here. The com nittee will remain in Tuscaloosa several Io,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
R. Butler There are 100 white applicants and 8 negroes.

Huntsville, April 20.-tSpecial )-Claren~ don Davis has returned from Montgom- cry, where he attended meeting of the ste te live stock sanitary board. of which he was recently appointed as a member The board, he says, has succeeded in arousing great interest throughout Ala bama in the eradication of the cattle tick and the work is now under way in eight counties. Seven more counties in tho state will take up the work in short time and Lawrence is expected to follow suit soon. MT. Davis will make a visit to Lawrence county and urge immediate action
 All of the children of the public schools are being enlisted in the 'swat-the-f campaign which will start aere in a few days. The principals have been delivering a series of lectures urging upon the chil- dren the necessity of eradicating the fly.
 Lawrence Chunn. a prominent citizen of Madison county, aged 43 years died yesterday at his home at Taylorsvile after brief illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-21
Veterans Get $94.40

Capt. John G. Smith. commender of Camp Wilcox, Confederate Veterans, announces that the receipts from the special exhibition of the motion pie ture shows netted the camp so4.40 Captain Smith stated that the amount was less than had been expected. ba. that it will be gratefully received and added to the fund being collected to defray the expenses of the delegates from the camp to the Confederate re- union to be held in Richmond next