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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
STILL UNDAMPENED.
Not Even Terrific Rains Can stop
F,lectricity's Onward March.

Electricity's onward march into
the homes of Topekans continues
undated. Not even the heavy
weather. with it's days of incessant
rains, could dampen the desire of
the many who are just waking up
TO the economy and superiority of
electricity.
The owners of fifteen homes in
the western part of the city con-
tracted for wiring and fixtures the
past week, ten in the eastern part,
six in North Topeka and two in
South Topeka.
Join the great growing army of
electricity Call 1850 and ask that
an Illumination Engineer be sent
YOU free of charge to plan for the
wiring of your house and make an
estimate. 1t doesn't cost YOU
cent, whether you sign contract
or not.
Following are the homes that
have contrac ted for real light the
past week:
west Topeka: J. F. Penny, 1923
Lane; NJ. H. Strickle, 2119 West
1912 west; J. E. Douglas. 1852
1854 Buchanan; F. North, 11S1 Blu
chanan; B. Toliver, 11S4 Buchan-
an; william Starnes, 1892 Buchan-
an; Mrs. Mary Patton, 1856 Blu
chdndn. u W. watson, 1ZVo LII
coin; T. D. Dizer. 1855 Lincoln; E.
Link. 1874 Lincoln; w. NJ. Green.
1925 Lincoln; Anna Hardision, 1911
Lane; Mrs. Cooper. 1717 Fillmore.
East Topeka: c.. Ost, TIA Lo-
Gust; F. c. Kleseth. 26th and Mich
igan: w. H A. Fusch. 1888 z. Sd;
F. D. Windell. 1904 E. 9Th; Will
liam Brisendine, $40 Liberty; J
Swager SIS Chandler; L. S. Clay
ton, 1919 E. 9Th (store); ]. A.
Perry 1916 E. 9Th (store) A. A.
Hawkins IT'S Locust; H. Brad
shaw. 723 Locust
North Topeka II. NJ. Campbell. 1O11
n Jackson: w. G.. Lane. 1915 n. Jack
son; Albert Shook. 515 Grant tstore):
Mrs. Martha Smith, 1927 y. Topeka
Mrs. Birdie Garrett. 120S n. Tyler; w.
W. Quarles, 500 West Railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Government Puts Topeka Bat
terry on War Footing.
More Equipment and Horses
for Local Soldiers.

Two cars of new army equipment
generals Office which will put Battery
A on immediate war footing, with full
equipment in every particular. AS
soon provision is made for the plac-
ing of 81 head of army horses here,
the Topeka battery will be ready for
an Immediate call to arms from the
federal government.
In the shipment which arrived in
Topeka today are four caisson, four
nmberS and harness and horse equip
ment sufficient to bring the local bat
terry to full army strength. None of
the batteries in this territory have
been equipped with more than eight
caisson and limbers. That was the
strength of Battery A until today. Now
the local army is provided with IL
caisson and limbers and sufficient
equipment TO place it on army foot
ing.
The new equipment is to be stored
in the sub-basement at the state
house and is packed ready for immedi
ate use. Provision is now being made
for the sending of 80 head of army
horses to Topeka for use by Battery A.
With the horses will come a half doz-
en- army experts who will care for the
animals and have them ready for use
at any time by the battery.
Topeka's quarters are among the
first in the western district to be fully
equipped for immediate service. 1t is
are to receive extra equipment this
summer Beginning today, though
Battery A is ready for immediate ac-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
MILLIONS OF MICROBES.
Ecatcn From Old Carpets Into
Peoples Lungs-Big City
Eaily'S Timely Warming.

We have repeatedly emphasized
the dangers that Turk in the old
fashioned method of carpet clean
ing. We quote the following from
the Memphis (Tenn.) News-Scimi-
tar:
Carpet beating in back yards is
an industry that is dying out, and
it should die out at once. The
process liberates and sends through
the air millions of poisonous mi
crobes that float into the houses
and into the lungs of people in the
vicinity. There are vacuum clean
ers and other machine methods of
cleaning carpets which should be
used. The advarfta ges from a san
itary standpoint are great. An old
carpet is vast store house of
germs and microbes that should not
be permitted to infect the atmos-
phere and bring disease to innocent
people,
Be safe by purchasing an Elec-
trical Vacuum Cleaner. The Edi-
son Company and all the Topeka
electrical dealers and many stores
have them.
Mrs NJ. D. Robinson. of 735 Gar
field Avenue, bought one the past
week from the Edison. They are
time. labor, money and health
savers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05

Judging from the letters said
Miss Rain, the people of Germany
all believe they are fighting a just war
and one not of their choosing, but
which has been forced upon Germany
by the other nations. They are de-
termined to fight to the very last and
they expect to win
The accompanying picture was re-
ceived recently by Miss RAIN. 1t was
mailed in Belgium and is that of the
husband of a cousin of Miss Rain. His
name is Bernhard Behring. He is in
the "landstrum'' division of the Ger
man army and the picture shows the
uniform of that division of the army
The "landstrum" is composed of
men more than forty years old. Beh-
ring and others are detained to assist
in the reorganization of government in
that part of Belgium occupied by the
Germans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
T0PEKANS IN MOVIES.
Raymond Wells and Marc Robbins at
Local Theatcrs Today.

Two former Topekans are playing
leads in motion pictures which are be-
ing shown today in local theaters.
Raymond Wells, former Topeka jitney
masnate and now leading man for the
Reliance company, is appearing at the
Cozy taking the chief role in THE
Deadly Focus feature drama.
Marc Robbins, who is perhaps better
known personally in Topeka than any
other actor, is appearing at the Best
theater, taking the lead in an Edison
comedy, The Best Man..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
READY FOR ACTION DUE TO JEALOUSY
Relatives of Topeka People
Write of the War.
Germany'S Cause Just and She
Expects to Win.

Commercial jealousy inspiring other
nations to strike at Germany is the
cause of the present European con-
flict, in the opinion of relatives of Otto
Rain, assistant foreman of the me-
chanical department of the Topeka
State Journal, and of his sister, Miss
Anna Rain, of the Capital Shirt fac
tory. They have many relatives in
Germany An uncle writing from Ber-
lin says the war broke as unexpectedly
in Berlin as a thunderbolt comes from
clear sky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
WARNINGS NOT new.
No Recent Orders in Germany for
Americans to Get Out.

Washington, June 5.-Amba ssa dor
Gerard, at Berlin, cabled the state de-
partment today that reports of Ameri-
cans in Germany having been warned
to be prepared to leave were attribut-
able 70 the embassy'S standing ad-
vice that the war zone in Europe was
not a desirable place for America MS
The warning that the stories have
reference to-" said Secretary Bryan
today lis what has been said since
the war began; that IS, that during
the war Europe is not a good place
for Americans to be-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
A Card of Thanks.

We desire to express to the Luth-
eran Frauen-Verein, Topeka Typo
graphical Union No. 121, Local Sc. A.
f. of M, MarshalIs Band, Presidents
Office, K. l.. of s., Tabea Class State
Journal Employees, G. L. c. Club and
to our neighbors and friends our sin
cere appreciation for their many kind
nesSes and MESA ges of sympathy dur
ing our late bereavement
OTTO L. G. RAIN,
ERNA RAIN,
Adv. HELEN RAIN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Special Sign Week.

All season is summer for Elec-
trio Signs. but the coming week,
beginning Monday, will be especial
ly devoted to electric signs in To-
jeka. There are two expert sign
men in the city, Max Wessner of
Knoxville. Tenn, and Harry B.
Porter of Kansas City. Mo-, who
will submit sketches of any kind of
sign you may desire. Your store
or business house should have an
electric sign; it enhances appear
ance. shows you are progressive
and is a great trade bringer. Tele-
phone 1880 and ask for visit from
Mr.. Porter or Mr.. Wessner.c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
A. O. u. W., ATTENTION!

delivered by Rev. Arthur S Hender-
son. pastor of the First Congregational
church, at corner of Harrison and Sew
enth streets, Sunday evening. June 6,
at 7:45 o'clock. Members Of the order
and their wives are invited and re-
quested to attend. DIR. Henderson's
reputation as Il forcefui and entertain
ing preacher ought TO be sufficient to
fill his church, even 20 OVERLOOKING
Adv.
Iron Pumps at Forbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Luther Burbank Day."

San Francisco, June 5.-''Luther
Burbank Day attracted thousands to
the Panama-Pacffic exposition today.
Every visitor was given, as a souvenir
samples of seeds guaranteed to pro-
duce several varieties of Burbank's ia
nous freak plants. Giant cherries
plumcotS and thornless berries are
among the rnarvels Burbanks seeds
eXDected SnrO,1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Pc,dagocic Laboratory.

Hays City, Kan, June 5.-The en-
tire school system of this city has been
turned over to the Kansas State Nor
NAL school to use as a Pedagoslc
Laboratory" Among the innovations
installed are free dental clinic, free
medical inspection, social center, com
munity music, Fairgrounds and attn
leticS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Iron Without Heat.

You once had to heat the whole
room to do a little ironing. Now
you buy an Electric Iron. which
carries all the heat, and iron in
your room, if you wish. Mrs. E.
E. Brookens, 1882 College Avenue;
Mrs. A. F. Fresh, 1923 College Ave-
nue.; Mrs. G. F. Schultz, 204 Clay
street and Mrs. W. w. Hutton, l
Veal Block. have bought Electrical
Irons the past week. You should
buy one, too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Buy Your Fan Now.

Last week we urged that this
was the Electric Fan season and
we were gratifiad to notice the
Economy Grocery Company adopt
ing our suggestion. 1t purchased
four fans, one for each of its up
to-date stores at 18th and Kansas,
18th and Buchanan. Huntoon and
Clay. and 1116 East Sixth. Buy
your fan now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Italy a Big Horse Purchaser.

Lincoln, Neb. June 5.-Information
received by Nebraska horse buyers
indicate that Italy will be heavy pur-
chaser of horses throughout the mid
die western states in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05
Married Women Can Teach.

Denver, Colo, June 5.-Married
women no longer will be barred from
teaching in the local public schools.
The school board recently abrogated
its rule to that effect passed a year
ago. The woman member of the
board, Mrs. Helen M Wilson, was in
strumental in bringing about the
change favoring married women
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05

Philadelphia jitney men have or
ganized to prohibit .joyriding-'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-05

Iron Pumps at Forbes.-Adv.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10
Warranty Deeds.

Prepared by the Grand Mesa Alb
stract company, week ending Decem-
ber 9. 1915:
c. A. Fowler to Winwood w. Stone,
lots Lazear, 100.
Earl Young to Lutte A. Young. tract
Delta, 81.
Walter McCampbell to William II.
Martin. tract Hotchkiss, 81.
James Lloyd McClurg to Emma w.
Byerrum, tract Delta. 81.
H. Stewart to Emily Shead, lots
Cedaredge, 81.
Qualls Bruton to Isaac A. Shearer,
tract Delta, 81.
Edward l.. Brown to C. H. Young,
tract Paonia, 81.
Ella L. Maxwell to w. Ruel johnson,
tract Delta, 81.
Mary A. Putty to Marlin Putty. lots
Delta. 81.
Marlin Putty to A. r. Douthitt. lots
Garnet mesa. 81.
A. r. Douthitt to w. Ruel Johnson,
lots Garnet mesa. 81,
Frederick C. Vossbeck to Michael
Sullivan. tract Hotchkiss. S1.00.
Hulda NJ. Carlson to h. f. Goodals,
ct al, tract Hotchkiss, 81.
Michael Sullivan to Hulda Carlson
tract Hotchkiss, 81.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

DR.. A. w. Macarthur arrived in Delta
last Sunday evening from Kansas City,
Missouri, and will become a practic-
ing surgeon in this city having taken
a lease on offices in Delta National
Bank building. He practiced surgery
in Kansas City for twelve years, was
surgeon in Uncle Sans service dur
ing the Philippine war for three and
one-half years and comes to this sec
ton of the west with ample expert
ence and highly recommended. DR.,
Macarthur was in this city and county
about year ago, and it was at that
time that he fell in love with the coun-
try and decided to locate here at some
future date.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10
Sugar Beet Growers

This Association operating the plant
of the Western Sugar & Land Co., is
desirous of increasing the sugar beet
production of Western Colorado. We
will pay $3.50 flat per ton for sugar
beets testing 10 per cent purity and
u per cent sugar content or over for
the year 1916, growers to execute the
usual contract.
Our field force will be added to ana
we will use every means to assist the
grower by advice and cooperation.
Our Field Superintendents are sup
piled with contracts and as we expect
a much greater interest in this crop
the coming year. we urge the prompt
closing of contracts.
Farmers should note that the above
price is a 10 per cent increase and
that sugar beets are the only crop that
brings fixed cash price with no un.
certainty as to market, with the ad-
ditional feeding profit from the tops.
This increased price is warranted by
the increased local consumption of our
sugar for which we thank the public
and assure them as the consumption
further increases. we can be still more
liberal to our growers.
THE A. C. NORTHAMPTON GROWER
ASSOCIATION
BY A. C. WORTHINGTON, President
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

Ladies' of the Presbyterian church
concluded one of the most successful
bazaars and luncheons that was ever
given in this city in Odd Fellows hall
last Saturday evening. The affair was
begun on Friday and continued for two
days, at least two afternoons and ev-
enings, and every hour of the time
these charming ladies were kept busy
looking after the wants of numerous
patrons of the booths where many USE
full articles were on sale and tables
hurdened with good things to eat. The
sum of money realized is reported as
something over $3.50 and the ladies
feel well repaid for their efforts.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCAL HAPPENINGS .
. . Q . Q Q Q . . . .
Insurance is your pledge for safety.
Stephan & Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.

Bert N Crawford, former county
treasurer of this county, came down
from his farm home in the Crawford
district last Friday and was in the
city until Saturday evening transact
ing business. Bert stated that there
was at least six inches of snow on the
ground at Crawford when he left home
and that it looked very favorable for
several more inches that morning.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

At the regular meeting of the local
lodge of Odd Fellows last Friday even
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year as follows: Edward Paul,
N, G.: Chester Pool. V. c.; Elmer
Skinner, Recording Secretary; John
Davis. Financial Secretary; w. l.. Gar
rison. Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

FOR SALE CHEAP-You renters
or anyone! Here is chance to be.
come an owner. l have so acres OF
good Ash mesa land with new house.
which I have to sell before first OF
the year. For particulars write G. II.
Duffield. owner, 924 nth street. Dem
yer, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

LAND FOR TRADE-20 acres of
good Vernal. Utah. land to trade for
land in Delta County, Colorado. Write
me what you have. C. J. McFadden.
Nernal, Utah. As
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

II you wish to borrow money on
your farm at lowest rates see Geo.
w. Bruce, Hillman building. tt
The Delta independent., 1915-12-10

International Harvester engine. 3
horsepower. in good condition. for
sale at this office. tt
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-09-09
MIGHTY POWER OF LOVE
Great Truth in Words Which Emer-
son Is Put on Record as
Having Spoken.

II was Emerson who said, AN &C
ceptance of the sentiment OF love
throughout Christendom for Il season.
would bring the felon and the outcast
to our side in tears, with the devotion
OF his faculties to our service. Love
would put new face on this weary
old world. in which we dwell as pa
gans and enemies too long, and 1t
would warm the heart to see how fast
the vain diplomacy of statesmen. the
impotence of armies and navies and
lines of defense, would be superseded
by this unarmed child" Alas that
the sentiment has not been accepted,
but instead the world and the indi-
vidual have been laying their plans.
and directing their action. by calcu-
lation Of chances which, of course.
can be no bigger than the human
mind that does the calculating. That
love has not been tried is proved
by the collapse OF commercial civil
cation, but the things of commerce
and OF calculation perish, while the
sentiment of love endures, because 1t
Is Of God. and being of God. is sure
in the end to triumph .-Universalist
Leader
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-09-09
NATIONAL PARK DEDICATED.
All Nation Takes Part in Exercises
at Conservation OF Mountains for
Benefit Of All Mankind.

Estes Park. Colo, - The Rocky
Mountain National park was dedi.
Gated to the people OF all the world
for all time Sept. I Leaders in the
life OF the nation. the state OF Colora.
do and the city OF Denver stood with
barred heads In the fine driAzlc OF "A
picturesque mountain shower as the
opening exercises were observed
which proclaimed this vast natural
scenic wonderland open to all.
And MS Enos A. Mills. pathfinder.
naturalist and father Of the move
mcnt to keep the land OF Colorado
magic inyiolate for generations to
come had told his part In the great
work In modest manner, the clouds
gathered over the distant peaks \
roll OF thunder was heard and the
rain came upon the gathering
$. 7, Mathcr. assistant TO SoCre.
tary OF the Interior Franklin x Lane,
then told his plans for the future OF
ih" park In clear'cut manner that be
fitted the business man As he spoke
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-09-09
W. N. u, DENVER, NO. 37-1e15.
Time Has Made a Difference.

The last time saw Sylvia Pank-
don clubman, she was in the arms OF
policeman, being carried on to the
Vine Street station. followed by scores
of militants shrieking that women
would never be slaves. saw her Il
few nights ago down near Poplar way,
where she was presiding over a two,
penny restaurant where splendid din.
ncrs of hot stew. potatoes and fruit
pudding with bread, butter and tea
were served to distressed East End.
crs. In addition the suiIragettcs have
organized pure milk dcpots for the
babies, and an employment bureau
for girls and women"
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-09-09
ADVANCE ON PETRoGRAp
Berlin Estimates More Than Million
SIavs Captured Since May 2 In
Galieia Campaign.

London, Sept. THE Russian fort.
ress OF Lutsk has been captured by
Teutonic forces. 1t was officially an.
nounced by the Austrian war office
Lutsk Ii located In the province OF
Vol Hynia, about sixty miles east OF
the river Bug on branch OF the main
line railway running from southern
Russia northward TO Brcst.Litovsk. II
II one OF the triangle OF fortresses
which lie about fifty miles from each
other In this region. the other two
beirg Dubno and Rovno. 1t has pop
ulation OF more than 10000.
So far as official reports have indi
Gated It Is the most casterly point on
Russian territory reached by the Teu,
tonic troops. Its capture marks ,hs
fall OF the tenth fortress within y
month under Austro German attacks
'ln the fighting since May ?, LOO.
900 have been captured mud "A mini
mum Of 100000 wounded or killed"
according TO n German report on tn.
GnIicIa campaign.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-09-09
Use Aeroplarcs to Hunt Seals.

Difficulty experienced this past sea
son in locating seal herds In northern
waters has caused tho owners OF seal
ing ships to give serious considera.
ton to employing acroplancs In next
years hunt. These craft OF tho air.
and with less waste OF time than the
sealing ships themselves. Small aero.
planes. designed especially for tho
purpose. are looked upon as entirely
feasible. Through their use, seal
herds will be located and reported to
the vessel. which can then make Tor
the spot indicated.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-09-09

his raincoat was heavy with the
spray.
Then Gov, George A. Carlson as
ccndcd the impromptu rostrum be
meath a swaying pine tree and as he
spoke TO the gathering the clouds be.
came dcnser and the shower in.
creased In violence as the mountain
tops that hcdged Horseshoe park.
where the ceremony was held. disap.
peared from view
But In n moment, and Just AS Gov.
ernor Carlson concluded and before
the applause had died away, the
clouds parted AS II by the action of
some mighty. unseen hand. and the
sun " Colorado broke forth In rain.
tinged spendor from across the new.
~ laid snow on Longs peak and made
new iairyland OF the dazzling land
Of bcwildorment,
Saturday was n day that viii mark
milestone In the history of Colora.
do The work of years came to it's
fulfillmont and beneath the Horse.
shoe park pine tree stood men who
had given all their efforts and energy
to prevail upon the United States to
set aside this great toSritory adjacent
TO Estes parl. that its beauty Nigh,
be conserved for the people