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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27

Grafters in public office and in pub
lie work are not indigenous alone to
these United States. They've un-
earthed a lot of rank graft in eonnec-
ton with the construction of the Man
itoba state house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
Kansas Comment
SOME CORN IN KANSAS.


Such a crop of corn will be raised
in central Kansas this year has never
been known. according to the farmers
who have been raising corn for years.
The stalks are twelve and sixteen feet
high and the most of them have two
ears and many have three ears. The
ears are so large that they have begun
to bend over from their own weight
and where there are two or three
ears the stalk is being drawn down
toward the ground. Many of the
fields are becoming a mass of tangled
corn and there is some question as to
how the crop is going to be harvested.
1t will be impossible TO drive through
the field, the farmers say, without do
ing damage, and it will also be diff
ficult matter to cut the corn and place
it in Shocks it is so tangled. 1t is
declared there are fields that will
make eighty bushels TO the acre, and
some will go more. while the poorest
fields will yield fifty and sixty BUSH
els.-Spring Hill New Era.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27

And how long, pray tell. are we go
ing to await the pleasure of the
Haitians as to whether or not they
will take a place under the American
eagles wing in a docile fashion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
t1gramJudscN

milk is used instead of cows milkl
For the goats are not MIXED and
then the milk delivered. as you would
think would be done-no, indeed
The herd of goats is driven
through the village streets and the
goats are MIXED at the very door
steps Think of that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27

Iowa seems to be behind Kansas in
one respect, at least. A murderer was
kept in prison there for % years be-
fore he was given a pardon or a con-
ditiOnaI narOle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
Uncle Abner.

Uncle Abner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafe Higgins have
got to reduce expenses and are I'M
decided whether to cut out food or
clothes. They must have automobile
and picture show money.
More things can happen to an oat-
mobile in five minutes than kin hap
pen to a boss in five years.
1t looks as though Woodrow is
goin' to disappoint a lot OF folks-a
lot of folks who were sure he was
goin to fizzle out.
A man who goes to the office to
have an electric lighting bill explain
ed to him finds out for the first time
how little he really knows about every
thing under the sun from the ethics of
the drama to the nebular hypothesis.
The Rounder.
He could turkey-trot and tango,
He could dance the light fandango;
He could do most any other sort of step.
He knew all the fancy walters,
Likewise, and the stay -out-faters,
And to all their little Fairgrounds he
was hep.
He could tip you on the races,
With the wise ones he was aces,
And to him the downtown cops were
Bill and Bob.
But when fatal illness bumped him
In the potter's field they dumped him,
For he'd never learned the way to get
lob.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27

If Kansas had only known the kind
of a July and August she was going
to have this year. she probably could
have done whale of summer-resort
business
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27

General Rain and General Showers
continue to alternate with their visits
to Kansas. And strange though it
may seem, they are unwelcome guests
in not a few sections of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
From Other Pens
WE DECEIVE OURSELVES.

We find it necessary, in order to
reach any degree of worldly success
to thoroughly prepare ourselves for
the position we hope to attain, and
after we are we'll launched upon our
business undertakings to keep our
selves thoroughly posted as to our
condition; but we seldom think it nee
essary to attempt any serious under
standing of our moral condition. We
do not like to analyze ourselves, per-
haps, because we fear the results, and
we are, therefore, content to go on
from day to day and year to year
aware in our hearts, probably that we
do not ring true in many ways, but
loath to undertake the task of remak-
ing ourselves, as it were, or at least
of correcting as far as possible certain
natural weaknesses. Unless we are
completely blinded by our self-esteem
it is nonsense to say that we do not
know wherein we fail in our duty
either to ourselves or to others. We
know when we do wrong; we Know
when we give offense; we know what
attributes of cur character are
unworthy; we know why it is that we
do not work in harmony with others;
we know our shortcomings and petty
weaknesses, our personal antagonisms
and our more serious offenses; and,
yet, Notwithstanding these realiza-
tons of ourselves as we really are,
and Notwithstanding the clear in
sight we have into our own charac-
tiers, we shrink from any serious self
analysis which might force us to cor
rect existing evils.--CEarleston News
and Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
AWARDING CROSSES.

Up to April 1, this year. the German
government has distributed the fol-
lowing number of Iron Crosses: Five
Grosskreuze (big crosses), notably
one to Won Emmich of Liege fame;
6,46S Iron Crosses of the. first class
chiefly to general officers; 33S,261
Iron Crosses of the second class, for
the rank and file; total. 344,734: at a
cost of 100000 marks ($112, 10000.
After the war of 1S70-71 there were
distributed: Eight Grosskreuze; 1904
of the first class; 45,791 of the second
class; total distributed, 47,103. In adj
dition to this, over two million Ger
crosses-which mark their graves in
foreign lands.-Wichita Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27

Some of Germanys Socialists are
passing the tedium by mapping out
plans for peace. They might just as
well be playing ''mumblety-peg."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
InIxIiIlgs.

The consequences are seldom pleas
ant when you sit on either fresh paint
or fresh children.
Time is money. yet lots of people
with plenty of time on their hands
will strike you for a loan.
All things come to him who waits,
but he is generally dead by the time
they reach him.
Spiritualists will tell you we come
back from the dead. At any rate,
many a family skeleton has come to
life.
A well-trained memory is merely
one that admits of discreet forgetful-
ness.
The trouble abount looking up to
other people is that it encourages
them to look down on us.
The earth was created for man,
and the average fellow labors under
the delusion that he is the man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-27
WHEN MEN WANT WORK.

The beginning of the great war almost
palsied many American industries and for
time caused collapse of the machinery
of exchange. There followed the hardest
winter of recent recollection. UnemplOy-
menu was common; people who had money
were about their homes to make work.
Spring brought little relief, in some lines
much more than a little; but scarcely was
improvement noticeable before an epidemic
of strikes broke out as if through pure joy
of combat. In Chicago, the building trades
were tied up for weeks. In Kansas and
Oklahoma mischief makers of the /. w w.
type We'd with the floods in mussinG up
promising crop situation. In New York
a big clothing trade strike began and
greater one was Observation-Disclosures in this
case the employers must share heavily In
the responsibility. Even if the mysterious
strike in Bridgeport, caused by a mere
dispute between rival unions and compli-
Gated by plausible hints of the interference
of those interested in stopping war ship
ments, must be classed by itself, enough
remains to show that the field of labor
feels the pugnacious influence of the times.
When men appreciate work most is when
they have none. When work is plenty it
begins to bear again the aspect of the
primal curse, and the children of Adam
long for vacation. even If they have to
strike for it.-New York World.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Albert Brink Dies;
Was Insurance Man

Albert p. Brink. well known insurance
man, for many years a resident OF Ne
braska, died Thursday night at 2O3 South
Twenty-fifth avenue. He was born at
brenchtown, N. j., August 10, 1884 where
he grew 10 manhood. After receiving his
education. he married Miss Lydia A.
Styer of that city, who died at Houston,
Tex, October 20. 1913 For a number OF
years he was Rock Island station agent
In Illinois and Iowa, after which he
moved to cedar Rapids. Neb., where he
was one OF the organizers OF bank.
In 1880 he was appointed bank exam
liner OF this state, which position he held
for a number OF years. Upon retiring
from that position he assisted In the or
ganization OF the Packers National bank
Of South Omaha and was its first cashier.
In 1906 Mr.. Brink removed TO Houston,
Tex. where he was associated with the
Great Southern Life Insurance company
OF that city. He was formerly connected
with the Bankers Reserve Life. He Is
survived by his son, c. u. Brink OF this
city.
Burial will probably be at Houston,
where the wife was buried. Arrange
ments for the funeral services In Omaha
have not been completed, but will prob
ably be In charge OF the knights Templar,
TO which lodge Mr.. Brink belonged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
WYOMING AND MONTANA
EXCHANGE PRISONERS

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Nov. 5.-(Specisl. y
Getting out OF one penitentiary and into
another will not enable o. r. Elwood of
Montana and Ben Hickman of Wyoming
to avoid serving the sentences originally
imposed upon them, and each, in addition,
will have served a portion of a second
term in second prison. That Elwood,
who Is doing time In the Wyoming peni-
tentiary, previously had escaped from the
Montana penitentiery at Deer Lodge, and
that Hickman, who Is doing time in the
Montana penitentiary. previously had es-
capped from the Wyoming penitentiary at
Rawlins, recently was discovered and ne
gotiations were instituted which have re-
suited in decision by Montana and Wyo-
ming to trade prisoners. In accordance
with this plan Governor John b. Ken
drick pardoned Elwood, and today hon
ored extradition papers for his removal
to Montana, while the governor of Mon
tana has pardoned Hickman and has or
dered his removal to Wyoming.
Warden Aston of the wyoming prison
will act as agent for both states In the
exchange. He will take Elwood to Deer
Lodge and will return to Rawlins with
Hickman in custody
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
FRANK PENRY KILLS
WIFE AND HIMSELF
Sends Bullet Into Her Body and
Then Turns Gun Toward
His Head.
COUPLE HAD MANY -oUARREIs

Frank ypEnry. SO years old. a
laborer. Shot his wife twice at their
home, 604 South Thirtieth street,
then sent q bullet through his own
head. Penny died Immediately. Mrs.
Penny died an hour after being taken
to St. Joseph 8 hospital.
Neighbors said the couple had had
numerous quarrels. Mrs. o. Bein-
dorff, who lives next door, told of a
request made by Mrs. Penny that If
she should hear shot in their home
to call the police Immediately.
Lack Of work and domestic trou-
bles were said to have preyed on
Penry's mind recently. He recently
attempted to commit suicide by taxi
ing poison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Penry were the par
ents of three children: William,
aged %; Floyd, II, and Frank, s.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Two Men Tie Mckay
With a Rope and
Then Rob.His Home

HASTINGS. Neb,. Nov. 6.-(Special Tel
egram. )-Attracted by his outcries, Jim
Conyers. residing near Heartwell. last
night discovered Guy Mckay wounded
and securely bound on the adjcAiing
farm. where he had been left by two
robbers Wednesday afternoon The rob
bers took possession OF the Mckay home
early Wednesday.
Mckay, who was alone, was forced TO
drink an almost fatal amount of alcohol
In the afternoon he was tied with thirty
feet OF rope. Last night Mckay broke
a window with his head and after many
efforts made himself heard by Conyers.
Men answering the description given by
Mckay were seen in Hastings, Wednes-
day night. about the time an automobile
belonging to James Motley OF Denver was
stolen.
The authorities believe they fled In the
stolen car Mckay was robbed OF $50 and
a revolver.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
The Days War NelOs

GENERAL ADVANCE by the Teu-
tonic armies engaged I'm the Ser
bIan campaign L. announced By
the Berlin war office, During
their forward movement the Aus
trO-German forces captured 2,T0O
more Serbians.
FROM THE extreme western front
the MOnteneEFtns report the re-
capture of TrOEIAV from the AUS
trihhs, whom they claim TO be
holding ON the border.
GERMANS, CONTINUING their sue
cesses in the Champagne region,
claim 10 have recaptured a trench
northeast of lie MesniI. Paris
claims a repuIse for the new Ger
man attacks in the Champagne
and reports an air raid on build
inEa at DOrnRch used for the man
ufacture OF suffOcatInE gases.
IN THE DVINsK district the Rus
SLAMS remain on the Offensive.
Geneva reports that SHOWS in the
Carnic Alps have brought the Aus
trIans and the Italians 10 a virtual
standstIII in their operations in
that sector.
LEADERS OF ALL the Greek par
ties have been summoned by King
Constantine for n conference on
the situation created by the over
throw OF the zaimis cabinet.
BERLIN PRESS seems confident
that the neutrality policy of King
Constantine win be maintained.
BULGARIAN TROOPS advancing
northwest of NiSh were within
two hours march OF the city ON
Wednesday, according 20 a saIo-
niki Dispatch, aBd their artillery
was violently bOmbardinK the
outer defenses.
TWO BRITISH DIVISIONS are an
preaching the bulgarian front and
other units are following, the
BFitiHh legation ~ Athens has an
nOunced, = dispatch from that city
states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
ATTENDANCE ...... 4,1ss

More attention to the teaching of
practical hygiene in the upper grades
was recommended by the Nebraska
State Teachers association in the
resolutions adopted yesterday at the
general session in the Auditorium.
This came in the form Of the endorse
ment of resolution coming from the
health and hygiene sectinon of the
association.
In connection with this section of
the resolution the association also
recommended that the teaching of
physiology, as such. be given an en-
tire semester in high school, with
the proper laboratory facilities as an
adjunct.
The resolution favors a state law pro-
viding for the systematic inspection Of
the health and welfare Of the pupils in
the schools throughout the state.
State to Advise.
They favored a plan whereby the state
should furnish expert advice for the plan
ming and construction of school houses
in various parts of the state.
They heartily endorsed the movement
now in progress in the state for the con-
solidation and Standardization of the
rural schools.
They endorsed the law recently enacted
providing for special courses in the nor
NAL schools for the preparation OF teach
ers to teach in the rural schools, and
commended the movement toward adapt
ing the courses of study to the rural
school conditions.
They favored the enlargement of the
school activity of the year to cover at
least part of the vacation period.
They thanked the local committee, the
bureau OF publicity and the other or
ganizations that helped to make the stay
In Omaha pleasant, and thanked the
newspapers for the reports given of the
legitimate business of the association.
The resolutions stated that the papers
would be still further thanked when they
should have spread broadcast the state
ment that the convention this year was
singularly free from factional strife and
Political Vaccinations
Adopted Unanimously.
The resolutions as brought in by the
committee were unanimously adopted
CONTINUED on Page -Four. Column Two.5
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
NEBRASKA TEACHER
PARTIAL TO COLOR
Raiment Worn by Young Women,
Not Flashy, but Attractive, and :
of the Hues of the Fields.
HATS AND GOWNS IN HARMONY

DO Nebraska's intelligent young
women have eyes partial to bright
colors?"
The answer is in the affirmative
and it is proven by study of the
raiment of the charming young
women who have been attending the
meeting of the State Teachers asso-
citation.
Friday afternoon at the meeting
of the agricultural section of the as
sociation a man observed seven
young female teachers seated, one
behind the other, in one and the
same row of desks. And they were
clad in many colors.
The first young woman wore a light
green silk waist with sleeves and collar
of olive green. The light green was plaid
and was crossed by stripes of blue and
criss-crossed by pencil stripes of white
and of yellow. Her hat was a black pic
ture hat with facing of light green.
The second young woman wore a purple
velvet suit, the bottom of the long coat
DOrueTeu Win IuTs one WOIS a PuiPAS
velvet hat with yellow and green rosettes
ON 1t and a band of white fur about three
inches wide.
The third young woman wore a bright
green tailored suit with long coat. a
brown velvet hat with green plumes, a
red rose and little bows made OF gold
braid ribbon.
silk and High CoIOred.
Young woman No. wore beautiful
silk waist with vertical stripes of mauve.
purple. green and brown and a green col
lar Her hat was large and was covered
with silk containing the same colors as
her waist. and yellow feathers.
Teacher No wore an old rose-colored
waist with wide pink stripes with little
flowers figured on them, and an elaborate
lace collar. Her hat was black with a
yellow ribbon running diagonally over
crown and brim and with three green but
tons on the bow and a green ribbon run
ming diagonally in the other direction
with three yellow buttons on the bow.
No. was clad all in green Her waist
was green silk of bright hue and her
hat was immense-green and with wide,
floppy brim and green rosette on one
side.
And the seventh young woman wore a
scarlet silk waist with green cuffs and a
green hat with red band.
Is Il possible that here is but another
instance OF natures scheme of protective
coloring. the young women interested In
agriculture dressing like the colors of Ne
braska's fertile fields9
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
Toxic All Lit Up
Over Coronation

TOXIC, Nov. b.-Tokio tonight was
.ablaze with light in honor of the corona
tion of Emperor Yoshihito. which takes
place on November TO- The display on
the Ginza. the Broadway OF Toxic. out
did that of the brightest parts OF its
occidental counterpart in its most festive
array. Oriental color was given by long
rows of paper lanterns and sun flags.
together with floral arches surmounted
by golden phoenlx-like plants.
A feature Of the display was the ap-
pearance of a multitude OF children at
tired In the brightest kimonos The cll-
max of the decorative scheme was q
triumphal arch in front Of the palace.
with a floral pagoda and ornamental
towers. lighted by ancient torches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
ALL UPON BOARD
WRECKED VESSEL
BROUGHT TO LAND
Cossting Steamer Breaks Up in
Heavy Seas Off Lower California,
but Grow and Passengers
Rescued.
LIFEBoATs ARE CAPs1ZED
Wireless Operator Sticks to Post
Until Unfolding Waves Quenoh
Furnace Fires.
LINE IS SHOT TO THE SHORE

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Niv. B.---Radio
advices received late today from the
United states cruiser San Diego said
that the casting steamer Fort Bragg,
wrecked at San Jose Del Cabu. at
the tip of Lower California had shot
a line ashore at Point Palmo and
that twenty-four passengers aboard
were being landed by means of a
breeches buoy.
All but one of the lifeboats cap
sized in tn eheavy seas, which were
breaking over the steamer.
sticks 20 Post.
Tho wireless operator stuck 10 hts post
on tho vessel, which was fast breaking
up, until the infloodlng seas auenehed the
furnace fires. rendering useless his In
struments. The last message received
fsora him was at 10 a. m.
1t was thought that the crew OF TWEEN
ty-three also would be saved. The vessel
had not caught fire, as previously re-
ported.
1t was expected that the San Diego.
the flagship OF the Pacific fleet. racing
for the wreck at speed OF twenty-one
knots, would reach the Fort Bragg at s
o'clock tonight.
All Are Saved.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6-Safe landing
on the beach of the passengers and crow
Of the Fort Bragg was reported TO the
Navy department tonight by Rear Ad-
miral winslow. A wireless dispatch from
the admiral said his flagship. the San
Diego, was steaming full speed 70 the
rescue and would arrive about o'clock
tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06
RUSSIANS STILL
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Berlin Official Report Says Cars
Armies Lose Heavily in Contin-
ued Attacks Upon Dvinsk.
TEUToNs GAINING IN SERBIA

BERLIN. Nov. 5.-(By Wireless
TO Sayville. The Russians are still
on the offensive in the region south
west of Dvinsk, but their attacks
against the German lines have been
futile and they have suffered heavy
losses, German army headquarters
announced today. The statement
says:
'In spite OF extraordinary losses
the Russians have repeated their
fruitless attacks between Lakes
Swenton and Ilsen. and near Gateni.
General Won LinsinRen's troops threw
the Russians northwest Of Czartorysk
into theft former positions after tenn
porary advance by the enemy. North OF
Komarow two Russian counter attacks
failed. East OF Rudka the Germans have
advanced.
IAN attack by General Count Won Both
Iner's forces against the Russians defend
ing a part OF slcnikowco was successful
Two thousand more Russians were cap
tured"
Teutona Gain Ground In Serbia.
Advances all along the line by the Teu-
tonic forces invading Serbia are an
nounced In todAy's official statement by
German army headquarters. The capture
OF 27Oo Serblans IA reported.
II IL officially reported that the Bul-.
garians have completely defeated at a
point northeast of Prilip the French
forces which were landed at saioniiSi.
Part of the French contingent was routed
and the others were made prisoners. The
first of the French prisoners have arrived
at Kustendit.
French Trench Reoaptured.
Recapture OF a trench northeast OF Les
Mesnil in the Champagne district, which
the French had held since October "a.
was officially announced by German army
headquarters today
A counter attack by the French against
positions captured by the Germans TO
the north of Messages failed with heavy
losses to the attacking forces.
The capture of three French officers
and ninety men. together with eisht ma
chine guns and twelve small mine
throwers Is reported.
The statement adds:
"Field Marshal French said in an Of
fetal report:
1T can be deduced from the
casualty lists OF seven German bat
talions which participated in the Loos
battle that their losses were so per cent
OF their effectives'
This statement is a pure invention"
French Say Germans Checked.
PARIS, N0v. b.-Between the river
Aisne and the oise German troops yes
terday. after having attempted TO sur
prise the forces I'm the French trenches,
directed very violent but futile lombard
ment against the French positions.
In the Champagne district French
forces have checked two fresh German
attacks against the French trenches at
La Courtine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-06

II have several houses vacant,
That's why I'm In a hurry,
I want my Ad in Sundays Bee,
30 won't have to worry.
'T'm running 80 I'll get there
With my Ad, and not be iafef
Z haven't got much time left
They close q quarter OF eight"
II You have an Ad 20 write.
Don't wait tn the last minute.
But take your pen ana paper;
II you have an Ad, be@in it.
The Want Ad pages close at 7:4s
p. m. Saturday, for our big Sunday
paper.
Early Want Ads always receive
more care in printing proof-readins
and classifying than later Ads.
Send or telepho one your Want Al
as early as possible. and put II IN
THE OMAHA BEE.