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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

of the minor minerals. The general
export trade has been slowing down
somewhat, owing to the close of the
season in grain and cotton, and our
imports have been showing a partial
revival. The excess of exports will,
therefore, run upon a small scale, de-
spite of war shipments, until the
autumn revives the demand for wheat
and cotton. The money situation is
as satisfactory as could be expected,
circumstances considered. Funds are
plentiful to good borrowers, the COM
mercia1 demands being comparatively
light. There has been a considera BILE
expansion in loans owing to financial
operations, and the new federal re-
serve law has materially increased the
available resources of the banks. The
one danger at present to be studious-
ly avoided is an overexpansion of
credit and consequent dangerous in
flation. This stage has not yet been
reached, but it is a very potent dam
ger which should be kept constantly
in view
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
PROHIBITION IN RUSSIA.

The liquor interests in this country
that are fighting SO viciously in their
losing battle have been insisting of late
| that the prohibition of the sale of
vodka in Russia is of the buncombe
variety and that prohibition there
is an utter failure and without bene-
fits for the Russian people. And it is
to be assumed that they get their in
formation on which these assertions
are based from the same source that
they do about the workings of prohf-
bitIon in Kansas-out of their imagt-
nations. One OF the Russian newspa-
pers has made inquiries concerning
the operations of the prohibitory de-
cree in Russia and has published some
of the statistical data that were col
lected. One set of these statistics
shows the consumption of vodka in
the city of Moscow in 1914 as COM
pared with the preceding year as
follows: July, 612,6S6 gallons in
1918 and 359,124 gallons in 1914;
August, .667,926 gallons in 1913 and
23,373 in 1914; September, 759,947
gallons in 1913 and 7,134 gallons in
1914; October, 7O7,6ss gallons in 1918
and 2,913 gallons in 1914. And in con-
nection with these statistics it must
be borne in mind that during the first
three months of the operation of the
prohibition decree, restaurants were
permitted to sell vodka to be drunk on
the premises. Commenting on the
tangible results of vodka prohibition
in Moscow, the United States consul
general stationed there, John H. Snod-
grass, says: "It is observed in the
manufacturing concerns that labor has
become much more productive than
before. Formerly at the Moscow mills
many Workmen would not appear on
Monday, and a number of those who
did were unfit for duty in consequence
of their Sunday excuses. This is no
longer the case; both the quality and
the quantity of labor performed have
improved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
IFrom the Chicago Ne,

From the Chicago News.I
The older man gets the less he knows
he knows.
But the man who pays he goes can
never go broke.
A corkscrew is sometimes used in open
ing an argument
You can always have what you want by
wanting only what you have
But a man never overates himself when
the tax collector comes around
Contentment may be better than riches,
but they ought to go together
A woman is more influenced by what she
suspects than by what she is told
If you are dissatisfied with your lot, put
it in the hands of auctioneer.
The student who takes up medicine will
find 1t more pleasing than taking it down.
Every time man makes fool of himself
by acting contrary to his own judgment he
gets mad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
so YEARS AGO and NOW
Colonel Palmer Led Grand Review
II Then-Again in September.

Hutchinson, May 11.-Col. David ].
Palmer, commander-in-chief of the
National G. A. r. here to attend the
Kansas encampment of the Grand
Army, led the grand review of the
Union soldiers of the Civil war, so
years ago, at the head of the Twenty
fifth Iowa regiment, which formed
the head of the parade of Sherman
army. He will head that same parade
on Sept. 81, as the commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army, in Wash
ington SO years after the former re-
view.
The state encampment begins with
campfire at Convention hall to-
night. The city is filling with old
soldiers and the members of the auxi-
liary bodies which have their sessions
here this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
Weekly Weather Forecast.

Washington, May 11.-Forecasting
the weather for the week beginning
tomorrow the weather bureau today
issued these predictions:
West Gulf states: No predictions of
rain of consequence. Temperatures
Seasonable.
nesday followed by generally fair
weather. without temperature change
of consequence.
Plains states and upper Mississippi
valley: Generally fair, except local
showers are indicated over extreme
northwest.
Temperatures moderate with a rise
Wednesday over extreme northwest
Rocky mountains and plateau regions
"a day or two of showers over CEN
trail and northern districts followed
probably by generally fair weather
with higher day temperature. Fair
over southern districts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
Journal Entries

There's also often a slip between
the cup and having the price of one.
= 4
Men may be difficult to please, but
it would seem that women are more
so.
Most married women consider them
selves slaves but few of them look
the part.
A man with a past is naturally like
ly to be more interesting than one
with future.
+ r
Not few folk are reliable to the
extent that it is always safe to believe
exactly the opposite of what they say
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
FOR FROHMAN'S ESTATE
Receiver and Manager Appointed by
London Chancery Court.

London, May 11.-Westock Wool
ridge, legal representative in this coun-
try of Charles Frohman of New York
one of the victims of the Lusitania
disaster. was appointed receiver and
manager of Mr.. Frohman's estate by
chancery court today on an applica
ton made by Dion Boucicault, who is
a creditor to the extent of 50, 500.
This appointment is made to cover
only the period until a personal rep
resentative can take charge of the
estate, Mr.. Froham having died in
testate, according to a statement made
to the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Mother gave her some nice sharp
scissors, and some clean white paper
pretty stiff so 1T would stand I'D nice
ly; and Mary Jane went to work First
she cut a picture of little girl and a
house (of course the little girl was
OUTSIDE of the house,. Then she
cut a new doll, just the very kind
she wanted Then. there were clothes
to make and a doll house for the new
doll, and oh SO many pretty things
that Mary Jane suddenly found she
wanted
Just as she had whole windowsiIl
of pretty cut-outs finished, mother
called, Put your paper and scissors
away, Mary Jane, and we'll go for a
walk. Don't you see the sum-"
That's a funny old Mr.. Sum-, said
Mary Jane, as she Strengthened IN her
scraps, ".f whine and wish for things
he stays away; but if find something
nice to do and don't fuss, he comes
right out to see mei"-( CoIyright-
Clara Ingram Judson.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
FACE CRAVE CHARGES.
Kansas City Distillers Accused of Try
ing to Defraud Government.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 11.-Charges
of a conspiracy to defraud the United
States government out of about $70,-
900 in revenues on distilled spirits
have been made by federal officials
here in connection with the arrest of
Guy L. Hartman, George Hartman and
John F. Ferabee.
The men are connected with local
distilling company to which it is al
legged that about $4,000 gallons of
whisky said to have been manufac-
tured illicitly in Fort Smith, Ark, was
consigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
ssThe Woman, at the Iris

''All hits and no misses is the way
to sum up the review of this fine
feature. 1.-The Woman has a power
full and fascinating plot taken from
modern American life and every inch
is vibrant with human interest. The
interplay of political and social life,
the weaving of supreme human mo-
tive into the fabric of the story and its
sudden and stirring "denouement'
make 1.-The Woman" a true master
niece.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Japan's avoidance of a war with
China ought to help little bit. But
the world seems to be in a process of
so being torn asunder By the terrible
European conflict and its ramifica-
tions that not much harm would have
have been done had China and Japan
gone at each others threats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

All the world over the liquor bust
ness appears to be on the run. Where
the people don't put it out Of business
entirely they are applying all sorts of
crimps. In far away Australia the
other day referendum vote ordered
the closing of the saloons at D. m.
instead of / ~ m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
A Greek bootbiacks IN chicago has

A Greek bootbiack in Chicago has
been placed under a 500 peace bond
for disturbing with love letters
the equanimity of a woman he
had singled out as the object
of his affections and without the
formality of an introduction to or ac-
quaintance with her. But the penalty
is none too severe considering the Sc
robustness of his offense. He copied
his letters out of one of those first
aids to the illiterate lovelorn, model
love letter. book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
OPERA COMPANY BROKE
Boston Organization Files Voluntary
Petition in Bankruptcy.

Boston, May 1.-THE Boston
Opera company, which produced
grand opera in this city for six sea-
sons, filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy today; the schedule shows
liabilities of $216,000 and assets of
$4,000. Esn -
The principal creditor is Eben d.
Jordan, organizer of the company
who has claim for $4,000. A like
sum is owed the members of the or
chestra while $4,000 is due Henry
Russell, managing director.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Presumably the officers and mem
bers of the crew of the German sub
marine that torpedoed the Lusitania,
and caused the death of hundreds of
people innocent OF any hand in the
war, will be honored by Kaiser Will
helm with Iron Crosses of unusually
large dimensions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Nothing is more sensitive, and es-
pecial1y when it is in a speculative
mood like the one that has prevailed
of late, than the stock market. The
Lusitania calamity brought about a
crash in the prices of the securities in
which trading has been active re-
GENTLY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

II the elections at Kansas City, Kan,
are no worse than are those of To-
peka, as one of their champions in
sists, they are not nearly as black as
they have been painted. or else the
great majority of Topekans haze no
idea as to what is going on in their
midst on election days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Why doesn't Germany attempt to
submarine the English transports that
are carrying thousands and thousands
of armed men weekly to the continent
to participate in the fighting in the
western arena of the war? It's easier
and safer, probably, for the German
scuttlefish to work out on unpro-
tected merchant ships and their de-
fenSeloSS passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Greece is no longer ancient. The
question as to whether or not she shall
participate in the war was submitted
to the suffrage of her people at an
election held Monday. But if it takes
as long in Greece to count the vote at
a popular election as it does in Kan
sas. Greece might get whipped before
the decision of her people in the prem
Uses was registered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

There are likely to be many who
will hold to the opinion expressed by
Senator Borah that the sinking of the
Lusitania with Americans aboard is
not to be compared with the murder
ing of Americans in Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
NATIONS PAwNs OF CAPITAL.

The competition of financiers for
concessions" is a fruitful cause of
war. says a writer in the New Re-
public. ITO deal with the evil of con-
cessions,'" he continues, 'tall tina. is
required is general understanding
that financiers must win their own
way, by merit or push or brides, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Without doubt. most of our blatant
citizens who would rush into the con-
f1ict against Germany over the sub
marining of the Lusitania and with
out giving the important matter due
consideration, would be careful to see
to it that other fellows did the fight
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

In all probability, the English by
this time are not of their original
opinion that the German submarine
BLOCKADE of the British Isles is of
the paper variety or, in other
words a h1uff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
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1855 Scha hssran.tdAsen Ss ~
TCbara laSramJUdson

breathlessly. What did you do?"
Il cut them out!" answered mother.
Cut what out?" asked Mary Jane
Il cut out my Wishes" explained
mother. 81 out out a picture of every
thing / wanted to own and to do--oh
it was lots of fun"
'All right said Mary Jane, who
was ready to try something new,
where are the scissors 2"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

A prominent place among the inter-
national jokes must be accorded to the
formal announcement of Japan that
her proposals in respect to China are
designed merely for the good of the
Celestial kingdom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
'.Bud' Fisher Can Also Dance.

Bud" Fisher, creator of Mutt and
Jeff, apparently is as handy with his
feet as with his pen. bud" and Mrs
Fisher, recently captured the honors
In dancing contest staged by popu-
lar New York restaurant, and earned
free trip to Bermuda for their
terps1chorean proves. Cartoons
Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11

Why should Germany wonder as to
what excuse Italy can give for partici-
pating in the war, if she finally de-
cides so to do? This seems to be a
war in which excuses are no. neces-
sary for ANYTHING that is done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
Michigan Boxing Bin vetoed.

Lansing, Mich, May ia bill to
1ega1ize 10-round boxing matches in
ernor Ferris. st disapprove the box
ing commission bill because boxing
exhibitions constitute stepping stone
to prize fighting" said the governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-11
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MEMBER:
Associated Press.
Audit Bureau Of Calculations.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association.

Wiseacres in the premises declare
that the recent cool spell hereabouts
means long straw and fat heads on the
Kansas wheat, so We should worry.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-15

With this idea in view, we are 20
ing to urge with all the influence at
our command, that our Parowan
friends, despite the statement that
they would not trouble us again for
a long time,) return with this play
in the early future. And in like man
ner we are going to urge the people
Of Cedar City, and particularly all
our good friends, to accept our as
surance that this is really n deserv-
ing production and one that will please
and entertain you, and ask that you
turn out in a generous, hearty man.
ner and show your good feeling to-
wards the representatives of our sis
ter town on the north.
Now if you will all humor us just
little in this matter we are sure that
we can arrive at better state of
feeling, and the notion that Parowan
theatricals ar not worth while will
be quickly dispelled. When shall it
be, friends?
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-15
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District of
Utah.
In the Matter of James s. Stapley,
Voluntary Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy No. 1921.
To the creditors of James S. Stapley,
of Kanarraville, in the county of
Iron, and district aforesaid, bank
rupt
Notice is hereby given that on the
Sth day of December, 1914, the said
James s. Stapley was duly adjudicated
bankrupt; and that the first meeting
of his creditors will be held at my of
flee in the Continental Block, Salt
Lake City, Utah, on the 23rd day of
January, 1915, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said cred
itors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine the bank
rupt, and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before said
meeting. CHARLES BALDWIN,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Salt Lake City, Jan. IL, 1915.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-15

worth Of the production, there is an
other side to this question. When
the home dramatic companies of this
county spend three or four weeks on
the preparation of play they natur-
ally feel that their time has been to
a great extent wasted unless it can be
shown more than one night, and in
order TO do this il is necessary TO 90
to some other town. What more
natural, or proper, than for the Paro-
wan dramatists to bring their ploy to
Cedar City, and the Cedar dramatic
company (the more shame if we
haven't an active one at presently to
take their play to Parowan. But if
the visitors are received rs coolly as
they were last week, what kind of a
reception can our troupe expect when
it goes to Parowan with a produc-
ton?
We do not believe that this APP
parent slight was intentional on the
part of Cedar people. Money, just at
the close of the holidays, is scarcer
than at any time Of the year, and this
may have had considerable bearing.
But the fact remains that for the past
two or three years the Parowan
troupes have not received merited pat
ronage in Cedar, which leads us to
conclude that some time in recent
years there has been a production
that has not appealed to the people
here, and they seem to have jumped at
the conclusion that all the Parowan
plays are unsatisfactory.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-15
b. A. C.'s NEW EMBLEM.


ANOTHER bright, well-written is
sue of The Student, the B. A. c.
school paper, issued this week from
the press of The Record. One of the
most striking features of this num-
Der is the new design for the seal and
monogram of the school which is fea-
tured on the front cover and which in
a slightly modified form is to be used
on all the publicity matter eminating
from the college. The monogram con-
sists Of large "a" with bold lines
in the upper portion of which, is
nested capital "B", but very much
subordinated to the A. In the lower
half of the bold A is couched cap
ital &C" Of an extended type, but like
the B of light lines. The idea is tc
feature the "a" which stands foi
Agriculture, the dominating principle
of the school.
The suggestion from which the de-
sign was worked out, was submitted
by Wilson Lunt in response TO Mr.
Homer's announcement of a cash
prize of $1,000 for the best desigr
of an emblem for the school. The EN-
blem when fully completed will in.
clude the cut of a sheaf Of wheat anC
a sickle
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-15
Notice of Sale

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES IN AND FOR THF DISTRICT OF
UTAH, MASTERS SALE UNDER DE
CREE or FORECLOSURE.
Capitol Trust Company, a corporation. plain.
ia, vs.. Gold Springs Mining & Power Com
pauy, a corporation, ct al, defendants.
Western Electric Company. a corporation
plaintiff, VS.. Gold Springs Mining * Power
Company, corporation, ct al, defendants.
BY virtue of a decree OF foreclosure and sale
made aud entered bv the District Court of the
United States for the District of Utah held a,
Salt Lake City therein on the 2sth day OF July
1918, In the above entitled ceuset, 7, as master
appointed for such purpose, by the said decree
will sell at public yeudue to the highest bidder
subject 20 all taxes 10 become due and payabl,
after date OF the sale, and subject 20 the righi
and equity OF redemption, AT the front dosr ofths
Court House OF Iron County. In the City Il Par
owau, Utah. on the LIST day of February A. -,
1918, al 10 o'clock, a. m. the following described
lots or parcels of ground and other property de.
scribed la said cause and herein:
l. Eight thousand tSs,O00.oOl dollars par value
bonds with Interest coupons attached thereto
issued by the Gold Syringe Mining 4 Power
Company, one Of the defendants herein.
2. That part OF the transmission iinc con
meeting the power plant al Modena, Utah, with
the mine at Gold Springs and the wen on the
Sand Aqua claim which is upon the public
domain OF the United States
3. All OF the residue aud remainder Of the
property OF the Gold Springs Mining & Power
COMPANY, Including the right OF redemption
on the transmission line ordered 10 be sold In
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-01-15
HORSE PLAY.

1T seems that some men never out
grow their "kiddishness," but are al
ways ready for any kind of "horse-
play" and Tomfoolery. We have
few of this class of nonsensical gent
ry in the Utah Legislature this sea-
son, who are more at home in farce
comedy at the state capitol than they
are with the real business of law
making. This trait is exemplifed in
the persons of Farley P. Christensen
and David II. Morris, who are the
star actors in the little theatrical pro-
duction that the fusion party has
staged for the amusement of the
state.
The people as a rule have no OBJ
lection to little frivolity, if not car
ried to the point where it is likely to
injure someone else. Many of us were
boys once. But seriously we do OBJ
ject to paying body of law makers
the regular price per diem out of our
hard earned tax money to fritter their
time away in such nonsense; for not
only are they wasting their own time,
but they are obstructing the progress
of those who would work if given a
chance. II there is nothing for them
to do, why not adjourn the session
and save the people some expense.
Furthermore, it strikes us that
there should be at least n small show
of dignity in the position of legis-
lator, and that such pranks as have
been staged during the early days of
the present session are hardly in keep
ing with the Importance of the office.
OF course, in their own exalted
opinion, they are doing something es-
pecially brilliant, but when they are
through with the antics how much
shall they have gained? Suppose
they should persist in the nonsense
until out of shame for the whole, the
opposition, which is conceded to hold
a majority, allows them to name one
or two of the officials of the house I?
They are there 10 represent and work
for the interests of the whole state,
and how would the state have profited
by their success? The man who plac-
es party or petty personal triumph
ahead of the interests of the whole
people is not fit to serve in any law
making body.
The Salt Lake papers refer to the
proceedings as "Rump" sessions.
just why they spell it with "u" in
stead of an so" we are not prepared TO
say. Except that in our opinion a
good fence rail applied with emphasis
to the part named might have sal
utory effect.