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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
A TIP To TOPEKA.

A survey of the nations resources
IN fertilizer materials has drawn at
tention to the large supply of these
to be found in the accumulation of
garbage in cities, states a bulletin is
sued by the federal department of ag-
riculture. This waste material con-
tains nitrogen, phosphoric acid and
potash, which are recognized as essen
tial to the production of large crops.
Valuable as these elements are to the
farms of the country, the garbage in
which they are found is a source of
trouble and expense to the cities. 1t
seems, therefore, that this, garbage
can be disposed of most advantageous
ly by returning it to the soil in the
form of fertilizer. In cities of 1907
600 people or more the reduction of
garbage by methods which furnish a.
residue fit for fertilizer use has proved
to be a profitable municipal enter
prise, and in smaller communities it
might well be self-sustaining. Numer-
erous analyses of raw garbage show
that, on the average, grease conSti-
tutes 3.5 per cent; and of the fertilizer
ingredients potash, 0.3 per cent; bone
phosphate, l per cent; and nitrogen
in the form of ammonia, 1 per cent.
On this basis the value of ton of raw
garbage is about IS, the grease being
worth So and the fertilizer ingredients
about 81. Since the grease is of more
value than the fertilizer, the reduction
process is primarily designed to re-
cover the grease. There are three
principal methods of doing this. The
garbage is cooked and steamed and
then pressed dry and DECREASED in
gasoline. Or, the garbage is dried di-
rectly in rotary hot air kilns and then
DECREASED in gasoline; or it is dried
and DECREASED in one operation. As
raw garbage contains 70 per cent
water and 3.5 per cent grease, the
yield of the tankage residue or fer
tilizer should be about 25 per cent.
Thus, tons of raw garbage should
be made to yield 1 ton of dried tank
age and $12 worth of grease. In the
retail market the dried tankage sells
for about SO a ton and at wholesale
for $3.50. There has been no great
fluctuation in these prices for some
time. In actual practice, however,
the percentage of tankage obtained is
not usually 25 per cent At present.
however only six cities in the United
States operates their reduction plants,
and about 20 send their garbage to
privately owned plants. These pro-
duce in the course of a year 100000
tons of tankage, or fertilizer, made
from 1,O45, 900 tons of raw garbage.
all of the 1919 cities in the United
States which have a population of So
900 or over should adopt this method
of garbage disposal, the total yield
should be from 637. 500 tons to 937,-
500 tons of fertilizer per year. This
would be worth from $4,7S0,000 to
100000. Additional fertilizer ma
terial could also be obtained in the
cities from dead animals, street
sweepings, and stable manure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
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Suppose General Pershing and his
force have little difficulty in capturing
Villa, either dead or alive, and return
home, as that is the sole object of
their expedition into Mexico. Will
Americans in Mexico be any safer
than they were before and will the
American border towns and ranches
be immune from Mexican outrages :?
Possibly not. There are other bandits
on the job in Mexico besides Villa
They may not be as notorious. But
they're just as vilIainous. The facts
probably are that the elimination of
Villa, if it be brought about, is not
going to improve the Mexican situa-
ton to any appreciate extent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

Undoubtedly the politicians of the
country are hoping that the American
expedition after Villa will be the limit
Of the intervention that Uncle Sam
will find it necessary to apply to Mex
leo. and that it will be brought to a
successful conclusion in a reasonably
short time. Otherwise. they will be
handicapped seriously in their en-
deavors to get as fully in the lime
light as they would like during the
campaign season that is so close at
hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

And then, quite suddenly, he
brushed against something silky, and
soft and sleepingi
1t didn't take that brave little Fit
ter long to get out of that holei Ont
and down to the ground and home
you may be sure of thatI
Wheh' later In me night, he told hts
,hoener ABOUT ms adventure, she
folly pretty we'll that time. Filter.
she said. for you ran into the bat
VINO - sleeplns IN mat hole for the
leave exploring to wiser folk" So
Filter didn't get to tell of his brav-
cry after all--(Copyright-CIara In
gram Judson.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
Journal Entries

their wages.
AS a rule every one is somewhat
mistaken in his opinions of others.
= = j.
Most of the really funny stories are
ruined by incompetent telling.
+ + +
A girls little brother generally
causes her sweetheart more trouble
than her big one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

Holland is reported to be Infatuated
over the sinking, either by mine or
submarine. of the Tubantia, one of the
passenger steamers of the Holland
Lloyd line, even though all of her crew
and passengers are reported to be
saved But the question is. what is
Holland going to do about it? Is she
going to pocket her rage after it cools
off a bit, or is she going to take action
against these responsible for the out
rage?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

Frank Zehrung, the Western
leagues new president, announces that
he believes he has engaged the serv-
ices of six honest. God-fearing UNI
pires, which are most desirable quail
ficauons, to be sure. But the i'm
portant question is are these gentle
men-Christian gentlemen, it would
appear-are they competent umpires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

For comfort and convenience, a
box car that is available to get Amer
leans out Of Mexico these days prob
ably has the classiest Pullman faded
to a shadow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
a Regular CuSS.

A true story is always funnier than
a made up one, and the story of a
lady who had eye trouble and went to
insult an optimist'' brought to light
the fact that an estimable Grand Rap
ids lady has sued for divorce twice
and is going to make a third attempt.
Her first effort was on the grounds
of "abusage," the second for ''exer-
ton" and her final attempt will be
based on ''unsupport." That husband
of hers must be a regular cuss-
Coppersville Observer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

April that has been designated by
Governor Capper as Arbor Day is a
good date for Topekans and all Kan
sans, for that matter, to keep in mind.
AS the governor suggests, it is long
since time that we ceased to be a tree
destroying people and should become
a tree-planting and tree-preserving
people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
1t Is Not Contagious.

A southern Michigan editor fell in
a fit on his office floor the other day
and when they found him he was in a
precarious condition, all of which
goes to show what comes of sending
in five back subscriptions and at the
same time telling the editor to keep
on sending the paper. But then, why
worry, it won't happen in this shop
Pewamo News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
TIT FOR TAT.

Many a mans peculiarities are in
tensely trying to his wife, writes a
contributor to Farm and Home for
February. He often has an uncon-
querable habit of hanging up his
clothes on the floor of his bedroom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
It's a Gay Life.

It's Gay Life.
We have received the following self
explanatory epistle:
Dear Sir: I want you to tell the
people what a snap a chauffeur has
who is in the family of an almost-rich
man. l am chauffeur and, believe me-
there is nothing to it but one round of
pleasure. All 1 have to do during the
day is this:
Wash and polish the car before
breakfast.
Take the old man to his office.
Return and get my breakfast.
make repairs on car.
Help with the homework.
Curry three horses.
go and pick up luncheon guests.
Help serve in dining room.
wash the dishes.
Take the missus out calling in
afternoon.
go and pick up a lot of friends.
Act as butler during dinner.
Take the family out riding in the
evening.
Take care of the horses for the
night.
Put car away.
Then, nothing to do It'll tomorrow,
and then repeat. It's a gay life.
yours, PIERRE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

FILTERS STRANGE FIND.

carefully, listening intently as he
went
Not a sound came to his sensitive
ears; not a smell to his nose; so ne
went on-and on. To the opening OF
the hole; inside the hole; into the
shadowy cavity of the tree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18

What has become of the old-fash-
Toned st. Patrick Day that was de-
voted chiefly to real scrapping be-
tween the Orangemen and their long
standing enemies?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
On the Spur
of the Moment
By ROY K MOCLTON.

The Auto.
The shades of night were falling fast
When through distant suburb passed
lone man in a punk machine
That was propelled by gasoline.
The motor car was secondhand,
1t bucked and coughed to beat the band
The driver had just bought the car,
But had not run it very far
Things had begun to happen quick;
Grave things that made the owner sick.
Twas of the vintage nineteen five;
You'd hardly know it was alive
To go up slight inclines it tried,
And then it shivered and it died.
The man got out and grabbed the crank
And gave the thing a vicious yank.
The old car woke up with a shock
Then it was pierced with sudden pain,
And straightway it gave out again.
He'd paid two hundred for the boat
And it transpired he was goat.
He took it to an auto shop.
They looked it over, wheels to top.
They'd fix it so it would run nice.
Five hundred dollars was their price.
He bought a stick of dynamite
And blew his auto out of sight.
He walks where'er he wants to go
And he is saving wads of dough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-18
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
'ONE-MAN' CREW PLAN
 BROUGHT INTO SUIT
Suing for Alleged Damages, AlOnz0 Whitesides, Negro. Charges Law
 Was Violated.

The "one-man crew." under which system the Pine Bluff company oper- ated cars for several months while the ordinance requiring two men on each car was suspended by the city council, is to play part in a suit filed yesterday against the Pine Bluff company by Alonzo Whitesides, a negro. Whitesides is suing for $2,5SS, claiming that amount as damages be- cause of alleged injury in an accident at Pullen and Mulberry streets on Feb. 13, 1916, when plaintiffs "jitney' bus and car of the defendant com pany were in crash. Whitesides claims $2,OOO as damages for alleged injury, SIS for medical attention, S200 for damage to his auto, and $270 as reimbursement for loss of time during three months he was unable to work. He claims an earning capacity of $3 day.
 Plaintiff charges the accident was due to carelessness on the part of the defendant, alleging, among ether things, it was operating it's car with only one employe when city ordi- nance requires two employees on each car.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Although wheat sprices today made new high records flor 1916, the upturns were not main |tained. Buyers displayed more eau 9tion than has recently been the case land there was manifestly greater Hdisposition toward weekend sales to 4realize profits. The fresh demand stoday was caused chiefly by assertions Rthat all wheat for fifty miles north of Regina, Sask., was more or less in
 fected with black rust. Opening prices, (which ranged from 3-4@2c higher, Swith September at $1.45@1.36 and De- Ecembcr at $1.39@1.39 IA, were fol- Bowed by reactions which carried the Emarket well under yesterdays finish. & Dry hot weather throughout most of Hhe corn belt made the corn market Sascend. Prices eased off somewhat, Enough, when wheat turned weak. $After opening 3-S@2c higher, the
 market steadied at moderate set back from initial top figures.
 8 Oats were governed by the action of 3bther grain.
 f Provisions hardened because of
 Brightness of offerings. I Later the market rallied on signs of
 Buying on the part of exporters. It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound and told my husband about it. l said T know nothing will help me but I will try this.' I found myself improv- ing from the very first bottle, and in two weeks time l was able to sit down and eat hearty breakfast with my hus- band, which 1 had not done for two years. l am now in the best of health and did not have the operation" - Mrs. JOHN A. KoEN1G, 502 Flushing Avenue, Astoria, N. Y.
 Every one dreads the surgeons knife and the operating table, Sometimes nothing else will do; but many times doctors say they are necessary when they are not Letter after letter comes to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how operations were advised and were not performed; or, if performed, did no good, but Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Com poundwas used and good health followed.
 If you want advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. and until the last few years was supposed to be incurabe For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local reme- dies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment. pronounced it incur able. Science has proven Catarrh to be constitutional disease. and therefore re- Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney t Co.,. Toledo, Ohio. is the only Constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: r J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
 Sold by Druggists. 15c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
New York Cotton.

New York, Aug. 5.-The co,>on lmark,l opened firm at an advance of l8@12 points today. Yesterdays re- action of about 30 points from the early high level appeared to have been sufficient to attract some fresh buy ling and covering of shorts, while some 9of yesterdays late sellers were disap- tpointed that the weather map slowed nothing more than few scattering showers in the Southwest. The east sern belt forecast for generally fair weather was considered favorable but
 the western belt forecast held out no definite hope of rain for southwestern sections and after reacting from 14.0sc |,Csl4c for December and 14.19c to .14.O7c for January, or back to about Hast nights closing figures, the mar ket ruled fairly steady toward the
 middle of the session.
 Buying became more active and
 general late in the m'Ining on the crop deterioration reports from the Southwest and prices sold up to 14.24c for December and 14.43c for January, or back to within or 3 points of yes Eterday's high records and 25@26 points net higher. The close was very
 steady within a point or two of the
 toBs with last prices showing net gains of 24@26 points.
 The cotton market closed very
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Aug. 5.-The cotton market opened tamely today October Host a point under moderate liquida- < tion. After the call the demand n- creased and there was quick .purt of 7@9 points, but this was followed by an equally quick sag under renewed pressure from realizing longs. At the lend of the first half hour of business spric- were unchanged to 1 point sdowl., compared to yesterdays Jose. For a while tho market hesitated, but the failure of the official reports Eto note the rains privately reported syesterday in the western belt, started Ia covering movement among recent short sellers and late in the morning trading months were 13@15 points lover the last quotations of yesterday. The cotton market closed steady at Ia net advance of 19@21 points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
Mrs. Haley Files Suit.

w. T. Traweek is made defendant in an action for $1,0OO, instituted yes terday by Mrs. Mozelle Haley. Plain tiff alleges that on July 29, 1916, while driving, with two children, in a bug gy in Cherry street, near Twenty first, the vehicle in which she was riding was struck by an auto belong ing to the defendant. Plaintiff says she was thrown from the buggy, dragged some distance, rendered un- conscious and suffered injuries from which she will not recover without a surgical operation, according to plain tiff's physicians.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
REPORTS OF x; MARKETS COTTON-GRAIN-LIVESTOCK

was said 100000 barrels of flour had been sold to Great Britain. The close was unsettled, 1-4@3-Sc to 1-2c net higher, with September $1.35 and De- cember S1.3S@1.3S 5-S.
 Crop damage reports from the Southwest led afterward to another upward swing in corn prices. The close was strong at 1@3c net advance.
 St. Louis Grain.
 St. Louis, Aug. Wheat-No. 2 red, $1.3S@1.42; No. ? hard, $1.34@ 1.41.
 Corn-No. 2 and No. ? white, S3c. Oats-No. ?, 42c; No. ? white, 44@ 45c.
 Chicago Produce.
 Chicago, Aug. 5.-Butter-No mar ket.
 Eggs-Receipts, 6,316 cases; no market
 Potatoes-Receipts, 5 cars; un- changed.
 Poultry-Alive, unchanged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
VETERINARIAN SUICIDES

Peoria, Ill.,, Aug. 5.-Dr. John H. Scott assistant state veterinarian for 27 years, committed suicide by taking poison at his home here today. pr. Scott was an expert on horses, and was known as one Of the most eff cicnt starters in the country. He of fit lated at the Great Western Circuit nc t, which closed here yesterday. He H@d been worried over business af- fairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
ATExAS WVNDER

TT1E I'exns WCudcr cures kidney and
 bladder troubles. dissolvcs grave. cures
 diabetes, weak and lame backs. rhcnma- tism and all irrcgniarities ot o,le kidneys and bladder in both men and women. If not sold ceipt of $1. One :small bottle is two moEths' treatment and seldom fails to perfect 9 cure, Send for testimonials from this and other States. Dr. E. W. Hall. 2G26 Olive Street. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
PLAN ENTERTAINMENT

The East Pine Bluff Civic league will meet at 7;30 o'clock Monday night, with Mrs. J. w. Holt, 1908 East Sixth avenue. to plan an entertain l:n mt which is to be given at an early date.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
The Divorce RecOrd..

Two petitions for divorce, on the ground of desertion, were heard and granted yesterday by Judge John M Elliott. Decrees were granted plain tiffs in the suits of George Aiken vs. Anne Aiken, and Thomas Sykes vs. Julia Sykes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

COnlcS. l was get ing worse every day. 1 had chills, my head would ache, 1 was always tired. l could not walk straight because of the pain in myback and I had
 pains in my stom- ach. l went to a doctor and he said I must go under an operation, but ] did not go. 1 read in fho nonor Q hnnf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

WANTED-SPOKE BELIEFS FROM
 good live hickory timber, free from dcfects-2x2 1-2x30, 2 1-2x3x30 and 3x3 1-2x30. For further infor- nation, write Pine Bluff Spoke Co.,, Pine Bluff, Ark. 5-17-tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
St. Louis Live Stock.

St. Louis, Aug. 5.-Hogs-Receipts, 5000; steady; pigs and lights, $s.5O@ 9.S5; mixed and butchers, $9.6O@ 90; good heavies, SS.S0@9.90; bulk of sales, $965@9.S5.
 Cattle-Receipts, 50; prices un- changed from yesterday
 Sheep-Receipts, 100; steady; spring lambs, $700@1O.35; slaughter ewes, S5.OO@7.25; bleating ewes, 5000 @10.00; yearlings, $6.O0@9.OO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

WANTED TO BUY FOR CASH All usable cotton gin machinery, en- zines and boilers in Arkansas. Give manufacturers name, condition and reason for selling in first letter.
 Address Machinery" care Graphic, Pine Bluff, Ark. d-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
Fort Worth Live Stock.

Fort Worth, Aug. .-Cattlc-Re- coipts, 400; slow; beeves, $6.00@S.00.
 Hogs Receipts, 600; steady; bulk of sales, $9.25@9.45.
 sheep-Receipts, 100; steady; lambs $9.00@9.75.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
LOST AND FOUND.

NIGHT, MOST LIKE ly at Best theater, pink coral cameo pin. Finder return to W. |. De-
 woody & Co. 7-29-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

FOR RENT-BRICK STORE 2Ox8O; with concrete floor; best concern in the west end for variety and gen. eral store; man with $1,OOO stock should easily make from $15O to $2OO per month. Phone 1544 or 3O5.
 8-5-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
GLASS SSIFIED WANTS Bring Results Try One

tlvation, F houses, ono and one-
 half miles from Althemcr. The new
 pike road will pass this place. If not sold within 50 days will be taken off of market. Will be sold in parcels to suit purchaser, on terms reasonable. E. Sachs. Alt hclmer, Ark. 7-z71m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

FOR RENT-rO MEN OF good moral character: furnished, screened, electric lights, gas, shower baths just installed for exclusive use of roomers; rates reasonable;
 open day and night; calls made for all trains, phone 365 or call at Y. M. c. A., Main at Fifth. 7-25-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

w AN TIED - MEN TO LEARN barbers trade; special rates; wages
 from start; work out part of your tuition; largest and best school II the south. Palmer System, 11G West Fifth street, Little Rock, Ark, 3O7 Main street, Joplin, Mo. 7-S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

FOR SALE-ONE SADDLE HORSE, 8 years old; has all gaits. and gentle;
 or will trade for feed; see w. L.. <, Matthews at Cleveland-Matthews Hdw. Co. S-3-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

FOR SALE-FIRST CLASS STERE- i opticon; suitable for exhibition, . school or church work; will sell at
 a bargain. Apply at Ill k Main
 street, room 9. 7-30-bt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
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New York Spot Cotton. New York, Aug. 5.-Spot cotton steady; middling uplands, l3.95c; no sales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

Anyone wishing to buy or sell Jefferson county script, call on Chas. Veil Supply Co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
LivcrpCOl Closed.
Grain and Provisions.

Liverpool, Aug. 5.-The Cotton Ex- change was closed today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

Phosphate of lime deposits have been found near Banff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
20 R s 4 l. E.

FOR SALE-ONE 2-HORSE TANK
 wagon, one 1horse platform spring wagon, suitable for grocery wagon. Southern Oil Co.,, Phone 1435. 8-36t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

FOR SALE - SCHOLARSHIP IN Draughn Business college, Little ' Rock, Ark. Terms given. Address
 Graphic. tf