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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
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FAMINE IN THE WOODS

81 had thought we would not have
to do it this winter she said slowly,
for this has been what men of the
woods call an open winter. But L
really believe that we had better sleep
awhile
sleep awhilei" exclaimed Billy.
What good will that do?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

Mother Raccoon laughed. Such a
question from first cousin to a
bear." she exclaimed. Didn't vo,l
know that you could go to sIeen and
sleep the whole winter without food
il you wished %
Billy stared
Yes, siri'' said Mother Raccoon ba-
mind now fully made IN. .~rhe ra,1l
be no good food here till this sno,. -
gins to go. Let's go to thar ho11ou,
sycamore and sleepi,
.. Di1y anu ms mother crept over
=. ~ lite noIloW syca more; crawled into
tight, warm balls, and went to siaen ~ ~
Copyright-Clara Ingram Jndson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

All of the alarming reports about
the situation along the Mexican Dor
der and the conditions with the Unit
ed States troops in pursuit of Villa
which have been current for the past
few days are being denied and refuted
by facts one by one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
On the Spur
of the Moment
Rules for Roxofrice Mem.
By ROY K. MOULTON.

Rules for Boxoffice Men.
One of our patient boxoffice men
hands in the following set of rules
for the guidance of all theater ticket
statesmen:
You must be a mindreader.
Never assert your rights.
Take all; say nothing.
Give the people what seats they
want even if you have to get them
back from the person who bought
them a week in advance.
Do not argue = an experienced
ticket seller never does.
Never ask, How many?'' What
price % For whom?' as you are
supposed TO know.
Always wear a smile; look pleas
ant when you are called a liar, and
beg pardon for not knowing it with
out being told
When lady stands for an hour or
two selecting a seat, don't suggest to
her to bring her sewing and spend
the afternoon, as she might be Of
Tended.
When a man comes up to the win
dow smoking a bad cigar and blows
the smoke in your face, smile as if
you liked it, and ask him the brand
so as to make him feel good.
When a person leaves a quarter
be sure to call them back, for they
Will come back later and declare they
left a dollar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

The French minister of war has re-
signed "bacause of i'll health" notes
the Kansas City Star. and it adds:
The health of unsuccessful officials in
war time is always precarious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization, for the exclusive afternoon
publication in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

Missouri may well be pardoned for
displaying a little chestiness these
days. The mule is proving more SER
viceable than the motor as a pack
carrier with the American forces in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

AS the Indianapolis News observes:
A mine seems to blow up ship just
as well without causing nearly so
many diplomatic complications.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
Avn Arrnored Garden.

"Guess the neighbors' chickens
won't bother my garden next
spring.
What are you going to raise -
Cactus Spanish bayonets and
prickly pear."-Louisville Courier
Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

Considering the character of the
fighting that is so common in the
European war. the activities of the
American forces in Mexico will SAVIOR
a good deal of a picnic in comparison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25

Old Man Winter seems to be striv-
ing unusually hard to linger a little
longer in the lap of Spring, or rather
TO return to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
Household Hints
The Sunday Dinner.

Vegetable Soup.
Roast Beef. Candied Sweet Potatoes
Macaroni with Cheese.
Spinach, Hard Boiled Egg Dressing
Lettuce Salad, French Dressing.
Sliced Pineapple. Small Cakes.
Coffee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
TELEPHONES.

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or department desired.
topeka State journal building, 500. SOP
ana S04 Kansas avenue. corner Eighth.
New York Office $50 Fifth avenue.
Paul Block. manager.
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Block. manager.
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Block. manager.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
Mr.. Taft's Shirt.

Editor Keister of the Pewamo
News, commenting on the theft of a
pair of fur-lined gloves from Presi-
dent Wilson while he was in St. Louis
on his recent swing around the circle,
thinks Mr.. Wilson got off easy. AS
proof, he cites the experience of eX-
President Taft, who went to Phila-
delphia to see a football game and
lost a shirt. When he found it it was
doing duty as a Chautauqua tent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
Famous Words of Famous Men.

Great moments in a nations fate
inspire great men to great utter
ances," says correspondent in the
London Globe. 1T was so with Mel
son, and England expects every man
to do his duty Nor is Mr.. Asquith
behindhand, and his rousing watch
word, I take my salary and l mean to
continue to take it, sends thrill
through every patriots heart to the
very confines of the empire. 1 trust
these noble words will be proudly
and suitably inscribed on the monu-
ment that awaits him after the war
Hear, hear, Also here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-25
TERMs or SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Daily edition. delivered by carrier, 10
cents a week to any part of Topeka or
suburbs or at the same price in any Kan
sas town where the paper has a carrier
system:
By mail one year. Observation-Disclosures. go
by mail. six months. Observation-Disclosures. $50
BY mail, 100 calendar days.-.......... LOO
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
DRILL FOR OIL
NEAR SN0W|ES
HOBSON AND WALKER OF GREAT
FALLS AND PURDY OF LEWIS.
TOWN ARE INTERESTED.

). S. Hobson and I. N. Walker of
Great Falls, and Sam Purdy of Lewis.
town, are interested in company
drilling for oil south of the Snowy
mountains. The we'll is located be.
tween Swimming Woman and Careless
creek, not far from the foothills of the
mountains At depth of 700 feet
strong flow of artesian water was
struck which was heavily impregnated
with natural gas. The gas ignited
and before the flames could be extin.
guished considerable damage was
done to the derrick and drilling ma.
chinery.
AS soon as repairs can be made,
and the water flow placed under con.
troll, drilling operations will be re.
sumed, and the promoters hope to
have real oil gusher before many
days.
Mr.. Purdy is also heavily interested
in company formed in Norway which
is prospecting for oil south of the
Little Belt mountains in the Harlow.
ton district. After receiving report
made by oil experts the Standard Oil
company made the Norway company
a flatterng offer for a half interest
in all the leases already acquired.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

the crisis less imminent, no one con-
versant with the grave problem is los
ing sight Of the fact that the all i'm
portant question Of Carranza's attitude
toward the American expedition across
the border to protect the territory and
citizens Of the United States from
bandit outrages, remains unsettled. Ii
the de facto government stands upon
the orders to General Trevino to at
tack Pershing's men when they move
otherwise than toward the border, the
situation actually is just what it was
before. except that there now is pos
sibility of diplomatic negotiations that
did not exist while the Americans
were held prisoner in Chihuahua.
The preparations of the United
States for war will go steadily forward
There viii be no interruption Of the
rush of national guardsmen to the
border. and General Funston will con
tinue disposition of the forces under
his command as though he expected
an immediate attack from the Mexi-
cans
The fact that CarranZa has complied
with one Of the demands is accepted
by the more optimistic officials here
as an indication that he is striving
to prevent break.
| During any negotiations, however,
the United States will insist upon free
dom of movement of troops in Mexico
and any attempt to interfere with
/ them will be met by such force as is
necessary This will apply, too, to any
period of delay occasioned by attempt
| ing to arrange mediation or arbitra
ton.
The possibility of LatinAmericar
offers of mediation in the crisis agair
was widely discussed tonight. fgnacit
Calderon. minister from Bolivia, vii
make second call upon Secretar,
Lansing tomorrow to discuss the sub
ject. He will endeavor to ascertain
for the benefit of himself and his col
: leages whether tender OF good office
by the South and Central American
republics would be entertained At thi
, time.
1t is known that powerful influnce
| have been brought to bear on Carral
"a In the last few days to make hi
/. at lease turn over the American pri
: oners. Prominent Mexicans in tn
f United States, as well as America
J bankers and business interests wit
: influence in Mexican affairs, hay
) flooded the first chief with message
: They all sent him same warning til;
the United States government NEAR
t business and that to hold the priso
S ers would mean war.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
IMMEDIATE BREAK AvERTED.

WASHINGTON, June 2S.--An imme
diate break between the United States
and the de facto government has been
avorted by compliance with the Amer
ican demand for release of the % ne
gro troopers captured in the fight at
Carrizal.
Whether a state of war has been
prevented or merely postponed no one
here would attempt to say tonight.
Official information as to the attitude
of General Carranza was lacking. Ul..
til his response to Secretary Lansing s
note despatched Sunday, making two
peremptory and distinct demands. Is
received. there will be no decision on
whether President Wilson shal, lay
the crisis before congress.
News of the release of the prison
ers, received early tonight in press
dispatches, brought undisguised relic'
to high officials. 1t was accepted
as correct, although no announcement
has come through official sources
Moreover, it was assumed that Car
rama. impressed with the urgency o
the situation, had ordered the cap
tnred cavalrymen started for the hor
der without waiting for his annOLnce
ment Of the action to reach Washing
ton.
While it is generally conceded lha
this move lessons tension and maize
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
AMERICAN PRISONERS RELEASED
CONTINUED from Page One.)

ccived the message. He said that all
announcements must come from Gen
eral Funston at San Antonio.
On receipt of word that General
Funston had given out the contents
Of the message, he said that no es-
cort would be sent to meet the prison
ers in the morning, but that an officer
would be delegated to take command
Of them and lead them to Fort Bliss.
Mexican officials tonight were happy
over the turn in events. They de-
clared that this would mean lessen
ing of the tension of the last few
days. Gen. Francisco Gonzales, Jua.
rez commander and Adres Garcia.
Mexican consul at FL Paso, both de-
clared themselves optimistic Of the
future
This shows that we don't want war
unless it is forced upon us," said Mr.
Garcia.
Consul Garcia was trying tonight to
get fuller details of the release and
the exact hour the troopers will ar
rive here.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
ALL READY FOR
FOURTH Of JULY
FINE MUSIC, GOOD SPEAKING. ALL
KINDS OF SPORTS AND A
GRAND BALL.
BALLOON, FIREWORKS AND SPORTS

1t has been decided to hold the big
carnival dance on the night Of July 4
between Third and Fourth avenues on
Main street, instead of Fourth and
Fifth, as formerly stated This will
be the big feature of the celebration
II will be a costume ball and every
body should enter into the spirit of it
with will. People are urged to pre-
pare costumes of all sorts and get
into the fun. Caps will be provided
for the dancers and will be distribut-
ed that night before dancing COM
mences. The band will be stationed
on well lighted platform in the cen.
ter of the block, SO there will be no
difficulty in hearing the music from
all points
In absence of parade or anything
OF that sort, storekeepers are request
ed to decorate their windows and
buildings SO as to present as festive
and gala an appearance as possible
There will be band concerts morn
ing, afternoon and evening, with the
additional features Of vocal solos by
Messrs. Dick Baker and Holzgraf
'A.iA q bohu accompaniment. LII Tic
morning the exercises will include a
program of speaking under direction
of the Rev. c. M. Donaldson, anG
Judge +. X. Cheadle has consented tt
be the principal speaker. The pro
gram Of sports will follow, under direc
tion of Mr.. Plank
! The balloon ascension, twice durinl
the day, will be stellar attraction
as will be the ball game between Ro,
and Lewistown in the afternoon, Pro
grams containing the events Of tn,
day, together with the hours, will b,
distributed in the morning. thus pre-
venting any confusion in that direc
tion. 4 competent man is wanted nov
to handle the fireworks. Any on
with knowledge of fireworks an,
their eccentricities will be well pai,
u he applies for the job at the Cham
ber of Commerce.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
RUSSIAN ADVANCE CHECKED.

BUDAPEST, June 2S.--(Via Lon
don June 30, sos a. m)-Premier
Tisza, speaking in the lower house,
assured the members that the Rus
sian offensive has been arrested and
that there is no danger of the enemy
overrunning Pennsylvania. The pre-
mier frankly admitted the loss of i'm,
portant places in Bukowina, but
praised the manner in which the Aus
trian retreat had been conducted and
asserted the tide of battle was now
shifting in favor of the Teutons.
To-day our offensive is progressing
and we have reconquered occupied
ground held by the Russians the
premier said. in B ukowina this
change has not been effected SO quick
ly. Owing to the superior strength o.
the enemy, our army has been Obliged
to continue it's retreat.
Our army is now in new an
stronger positions. 1t is wholly in
tact. During the last three or fonl
days the Russian offensive has haltet
and we have repulsed enemy attacks
with heavy losses.
To-day in Volhynia our counter OF
fensive is progressing and in Buko
wilma and Southern Galicia the on
emy's advance has been arrested. Oh
the latter front the strength Of th'
forces engaged is shifting in ou
| favor"
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

way to the border will be increased
to approximately 10000.
The war department, it was learned
tonight, has issued instructions to the
various railroads to give out no in
formation concerning the movement
OF troops to the Mexican border 1t
was said this action was necessary
because the publication of news with
respect to the movement of troops
would afford the Mexicans ample
time to concentrate their forces at
points where the most important mill
tary operations might be begun by
the Americans.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
BY
FRENCH
Recapture More Ground
North of Hill 321 and
Thiaumont Works.
ITALIAN VICTORIES

In the Trentno Region the Italians
Continue to Force Back the Aus
TRANS Along Almost the Entire
Front-On the British Front the Ex-
pected Big Drive Of King Georges
Men Apparently Has Not Yet Begun,
but They Are Carrying Out at Vari-
GUS Points Successful Raids on the
German Positions.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

Viscount Crichton was born in 1882
and was member Of the Royal Horse
Guards. He had been missing since
November, 1914. and had been report
ed prisoner in the hands of the Ger
MANS ~
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
FIND BODY OF LORD CREIGHTON.

LONDON, June 2y.-I3.2l a. W.J-
Germany has notified Great Britain
through the American embassy that
the body of Major Viscount Crichton
has been found and reinterred. This
is the first definite Information the
family had had of the fate of Lord
Henry William Crichton, who has been
missing since November, 1914
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
PRINCE HENRY WOUNDED.

MUNICH, June 2S.-(Via Amster-
dam to London, June 20, 2:31 a. ny
Prince Henry of Bavaria has been
wounded in the head and left hand on
the battlefield. His condition is not
serious.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
DENIED aY Kissing.

BERLIN, June 28.-(4:45 p. m., via
London June 20, 1855 a. m.)-Gov-
ernor General Bissing at Brussels has
issued an official denial of the reports
circulated abroad that the German
government intends calling the Bel
gians for military service.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

Thomas Gregory of Straw is in the
city.
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Hodge have re-
turned from Missouri. where they have
been visiting relatives.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

Continuing their counter offensive
against the Russians in Volhynia, the
Germans have captured the village OF
Linewaka, to the west of Sokul, and
have taken positions to the south Of
the village. Vienna reports that fur.
ther Russian attacks near Kuty in
Bukowina have been repulsed by tho
Austrian forces.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

Between the Vardar river and Lake
Doiran, on the Greek-Serbian border,
artillery duels are taking place.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

Gains of additional ground by the
Italians from the Austrians, by the
French from the Germans northeast
of Verdun, and by the Germans from
the Russians in Volhynia, are chron-
icled in the latest official communica-
tions issued by the Italian, French and
Austrian war offices. In addition, it
is stated that the Austrians are still
holding back the wing OF the Russian
army which is endeavoring to drive
past Kuty. Bukowina. with Kolomea as
it's objective.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
FIXES DESTINATIONS Of
TROOPS FROM EASTERN STATES

Continued from Page One.)
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

On the British front the expected
big offensive by King Georges men
apparently has not yet begun, but they
are carrying out at various points sue
cessful raids on German positions and
bombarding heavily from the region of
La Bassee canal to the south of the
Somme. In the latter region small
British attacks were put down by the
Germans, according to Berlin
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29

In the Trentino region the Italians
continue to force back the Austrians
along the entire front, having made
progress at various points in the
region between the Adige and Brenta
rivers; in the Lagarina and Arsa val
leys between Posina and Astico rivers
and along the upper But river.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
CHAPLAIN OF SECOND
WASHINGTON EARNS
ADMIRATION OF MEN

ond Washington. Chaplain sulliger
Was among the first 10 respond.
lie left HIS position as district
superintendent OF the Methodist
church in the Tacoma district. and
wife and child. when he joined
the regiment for the border.
Many thought that for . man OF
s. the trip would prove too strenu.
Gus. but Chaplain Sulliger only
smiled
He hasn't missed a meal since he
arrived in this land OF eternal
heat
He has stood up under the ~.
phoid prophylactic treatments as
well as the sturdiest man In the
ranks. and Is feeling fit"
His tent r. open 10 them al all
times. and many are the homesick
boys and troubled men who come
to him for consultation and spirit.
ual comfort.
His handshake r. a warm wei.
come and his advice Is straightfor.
ward. soldierly and stimulating.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
ITALIANS CAPTURE PEAK

ROME, July 25.-Mount Cimone.
the loftiest peak in the Northern
Apprentices. has been captured by
Italian troops. It was officially an
nounced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25

F'au Special
cALEalco, July 2s.-sisty.
t~o. a man Of God. he stands
each Sunday evening. an in'
splrstlon and q trusted scout
from the army OF the Almighty
10 lead the men In olive orsb
Of the Second Washington In
fan,ry along the safe trails Of
religion.
This slender little man. but
midget In comparison with the
squsre-shouidered chaps who
range solemnIy and reversntiy
before him. 10 Chaplain spen-
Ger s. sulllser.
He holds commission OF
captain In the regiment and 10
assigned to duty a. chaplain.
Ne has been . member Of the
National Guard OF Washington
since 1900. and. except for Col.
IneIls. 10 the only man Of the
regimen; who wears i5-year
enlistment medal.
Sunday night. when he steps out
before his men. he claims them all
this father OF the regiment
He lays his military hat aside and
dons n black skull cap that leaves
hut fringe OF fast.thinning gray
hair show In back.
As he stands there in his uni
form. his weather.tanned. creased
face. tanned 20 n deeper brown b,
the border sun. he radiates love
and kindness.
The brown eyes that look over
the half-lenses OF his glasses reflect
the perpetual smile that lights hi,
countenance except for moments o.
extreme earnestness.
Profanity is always prevalent
where men gather together out o,
woman's hearing. The men Of ths
Second Washington infantry are ne
exceptions
But when Chaplain Sulliger open,
service in his open-air church. un
graced by n single feminine pres
ence. profanity ceases.
Every one. even the boys on the
side lines, uncovers when the chap
lain bows his head in prayer.
A bard OF the squad tent, who
represents the spirit OF the mer
who have been standing on the side
lines, writes:
layln' In my squad tent, ia
Turkish bath,
Sorta sets me thlnkIn' o. the
Aftermath;
Kinda sets me thlnkln' o. the
World below;
Kinda keeps me auessln' N
want to 90.
When the chaplain breaches TO
Sunday next,
Bet your life I'm aoln' to iIsten
To the text:
Bet your life I'm gone to cut the
Crooks and kinks:
For this poop-deek's inferno's
Surely got my ink.
When the call came for the Sec
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25

Cimone 10 1910 feet In height
and lies south OF the Austrian Dor.
der.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
CONTINUED FROM PACE1
OF WOOD AND STEEL VESSELS THIS
AMOUNT is ACTUALLY CONTRACTED FOR
Million-Dollar Shipbuildng Co.
Springs to Life on Flats in Months

Possibly OF the most remarkable pieces OF eonsrue
ton work record that OF the Skinner Eddy Corpora
ton. al the foot OF Massachusetts, St
Less than five months the ground occupied by this
concern OF tdeflat sand and drift wood Today
plant valued than 100000 containing machine
shops blacksmith shops pattern rooms. offices and other
buildings necessary shpbuilding stands
Manager David Rodgers constructive ability.
Rodgers laid the keel OF vessels the first
buildings started and at present partially completed
vessels the ways The keel of third vessel will be
laid within few days, while fourth will be laid in the fall
The company has for tho construction OF
beams and two oil ankcTs for the Standard Oil Co.
ing 43 feet all The total value Of the vessels will APP
proximate 100000
Three engineers Of the Loyds, OF London who were
visitors Of the plant said the modern and
up-to-date they had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
MFN. I KNOW Thai

I treat all
D1sOH-
pERs OF
MEN. "sos''
or "pit" foi
blood diaor
GERS Con
sultation
Is--
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
CLASSY DANCERS At
the PAN THIS WEEK

It's a saw-off between the Prin-
cess Athena and Verna Mercereau
at rantAgcs theatre this week as
to which one cuts the mos, mustard.
Both are maryels in Oriental and
Egyptian dances. They lead a
classy ballet OF sir In the headline
offering. There's lots OF fun on
the program
The Models de Luxe" do some
clever posing. reproducing famous
art studies In real flesh.
The 18th inaiallment Of The
Iron CLAW" completes the bill.