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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
PREPARE TO STAY
Wells Being Dug to Furnish
State Troops Water.
Last AerOpIane "GOes Bust
Dozen Await Repairs.
BY WEBB G. MILLER.

Columbus, N. M, July S.-Genera1
Pershing was again forced to rely
upon cavalry patrols for scouting
around his advanced base. Yesterday
the single aeroplane with the expedl-
ton was put out of commission A
propeller blade went to pieces during
a scouting flight by Lieutenant
Christy and an observer but the two
men brought the machine down
safely.
At the Columbus base camp twelve
aeroplanes have been lying idle for
two months for lack of propellers. A
rush shipment of the special blades
required is en- route here.
The discovery that military infor-
nation was reaching the MeXlcaIs
through indiscriminate photographlhg
here caused the placing OF a strict
censorship on pictures. Forecast OF d
long stay for guardsmen on the DOT
der was seen today in preparations AZ
the camp of the Second MASSACHUSETTS
infantry here. Engineers started dIlll-
ing wells to furnish the camp Win d
water supply. Formal guard noun
exercises hav4 been inaugurated with
the introduction of the state troops 10
outpost duty.
The formal ceremony was abai1-
doned in the early days of the eXpe-
dition. The band was once prevented
from playing "Semper Fidelis' during
guard mount by a violent sand storm
whirling dust into the instruments
Target practice began in earnest
for the militiamen today. A range OF
200 Yards was tried and the men shot
ut a target constructed in the form
and size of a man kneeling. The men
practiced in the blazing sun for hours.
The general health of the guardsmen
here continues good. The only cases
of sickness reported are Indigestion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
BOOST TRADE WITH U. S.
More Than 500, 100000 to Promote
American Made Goods.

New York, July S.-Before sailing
for Bordeaux today on the steamer
Rochambeau, DR.. Arnold Rosenthal
American representative of the French
Society of Commercial Development
announced plans for increasing trade
between America and France. During
his stay of five months in this coun-
try, Doctor Rosenthal said he had at
tended every trade congress or meet
ing of manufacturers and merchants
in every city he had been able to
reach and made arrangements with
trading manufa cturers and merchants
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
Aliens Foot-Ease for the Troops,

Many war zone hospitals have ordered
Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptic powder
for use among the troops. Shaken into the
shoes or used In the foot bath Aliens Foot
Ease gives rest and comfort takes the fric-
ton from the shoe, and prevents the feet
getting tired or foot-sore. Drug and De-
partment Stores everywhere sell it, 25c
Don't accept any NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
meDt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
Should sloan.s Liniment Go a,onxs

OF course it should For after a strenu-
GUS day when your muscles have been
Sloan's Liniment will take the soreness
and stiffness away and get you in fine
shape, for the morrow. You should also
use it for sudden attack of toothaehe
stiff neck, backache, stings, bites and the
many accidents thst are incidental to
vacation. I'VE would as soon leave our
out without Sloan's Liniment." Writes
one vacationist: I'VE use it for everything
from cramps to toothache." Put a bottle in
your bag, be prepared and have no re-
grets.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
Boys CAMP FREE
1t Will Open for Topeka Young
Sters Next Month.
A Ten Days Outing Provided
by Their Big Brothers.

More than fifty Topeka youngsters
are going to have all the fun of living
in boys camp next month without it
costing them a cent. For ten days
they will play baseball on the fine
baseball diamond now in progress of
completion at the Y. M. c. A. camp
at Maple Hill, tennis on the two re-
Gently. completed tennis courts. canoe
on NIL creek, and fish in the same
MACE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

of town guests and it is expected there
will be a rush to this city tonight AFTER
the dedication exercise of the national
home of Elks at Bedford CITY, Na''
which takes place today.
The two candidates for grand ex-
a1ted ruIer-Lloyd H. Maxwell of chi
cago and Edward o. Fighter of New
OrIeans-have established headquar-
ters here and one of the liveliest con-
tests ever waged for the chlef o1tlce Is
in DrOSDect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
{. HORN MILL SOLD
Well Known TopeISan Retires From
Big Rvs IS.

The E. Horn pI;iAIlig mill and lum-
Der interests here have been sold to
Curtis, Tolle & Payne, a Lincoln, Neb.,
firm. The consideration is, approx
mately, 500, 900. f. Horn, who with
A. L. Wiseman owned the plant, says
he will continue to hold the buildin &
and the land ursn which it stands.
The machinery and lumber stock only
were included in the sale.
Mr.. Horn is one of the city's most
prominent business men and in the
past has been actively connected with
public affairs. He will retire from ac-
tive business.
Curtis, Tolle & Payne, the new own
ers, will take possession August 8.
The mill was established here by Mr..
Horn eighteen years ago. 1t burned
fourteen years ago. The owner rebuilt
it and it now covers several lots. It is
located on 5000 Van Buren, street,
and the lumber yard on 401-9 Jack
son street.
Mammoth Auto Theft Plot.
Chicago, July S.-Enough evidence
of Wholesale auto thefts and sales
covering several states of a gang which
has its headquarters in Chicago is in
the hands of States Attorney McClay
Holm who announced here to Justify
ms asking his grand jury for indict-
ment of about twenty persons, includ-
ing a woman, in connection with the
stolen automobile industry. He has
been nearly a year in gathering his
evidence. he said. 1t was reported
that a number of the persons involved
have made confessions. The alleged
band has operated in Chicago and vi
cinity for months ard has distribution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08
10000 ELKS GATHER
To Dedicate National Home at Bedford
City, Va.-HOt Election Pending.

Baltimore, Md, July s.-More than
a thousand Elks and their families
have arrived here to attend the con-
vention of the lodge which will begin
next Monday and last until until the
following Sunday. Hotel reservations
have been made for nearly 10000 out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

to handle their goods in France
through the society which he repre-
scented.
This organization, he declared, has
a financial backing of more than
500, 600, 900. Doctor Rosenthal said
the bank which is backing the French
society will pay cash for goods in
America If necessary and will carry
the merchant in France until he
makes payment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

stations in Birmingham, Ala, and
points in Ohio, Iadif.la, Iowa, North
and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wis
consin and Illinois, the states attorney
said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-08

No other plant gives such a quantity of
food to the acre as the banana, which IL
forty times more than that of the potato
and 133 times more than that OF wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
"RETURN OF THE JEWS"
Subject Handled in an Interesting
Manner by Evangelist Last Night

Evangelist Gibson delivered an adj
dress last night at the gospel tent on
north Washington street upon The
Return of the Jews" Among other
things the speaker said:
"Why should protesting Christian
people antagonize each other and
manifest hatred ard prejudice and
not mingle with one another if they
believe in the same Lord ever all?
There is neither Jew nor Greek, bond
or free, male or female; but We are all
one in Christ Jesus. We are today
finding Jews and Gentiles from all
parts of the earth being converted to
Christ-all becoming one in Him.
The subject tonight will be 'Thc
Gathering Of Israel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
TO GIVE PICNIC TO POOR
Local Branch of Salvation Army Will
Entertain at Big Outing We'd
nesday at The Dixie

Plans are being completed by the
local branch of the Salvation Army
for an all day outing to,be given We'd
nesday, July q, at the Dyke, for the
poor of .this city. The salvationists eX-
pect to care for over hundred
mothers and children during the day:
and are arranging to give them all a
long to be remembered treat, to be
given free.
, Business men of the city have con-
tributed generously to the outing fund
and Ensign Coleman, who has charge
of the local branch, states that there
will be plenty to eat and that guam
titles of ice cream and cake will be
served to the little ones and the
mothers.
Cars will leave the Prince ant
Royal street corner at ten O'CLOCK
Wednesday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
PLANNING BIG OUTING
Ali Day Picnic to be Given Thursday
For The Benefit of School I'm
.proyement Fund

What will probably be the largest
and most successful outing given by
any organization in this city for q
number of years, excepting river ex-
cursions, will be given to Snowdens
station on the Washington-Virginia
electric railway, Thursday, July 27
if one may Judge from present indi-
cations and the interest that is being
reused by the persons in charge.
The picnic is to be all-day one and
will be given for the benefit Of the
Improvement fund Of St. Mary's
parochial school. Tickets may be pur-
chased from any of the committee for
the ride down on the train and those
who go bring their own lunches
and eat them on the grounds of the
old Collingwood Club, an organiza-
tion of business men of this city in
past years. Cars will be run from
the Prince and Royal street station
all during the day, according to an
nouncement, and persons may come
and go when they wish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
WILL ELECT DELEGATES
Those tC Represent Local Fire Com
panies at Harrisonburg COnven-
tiOn to be Selected Soon

AT the meeting of the Columbia
Fire Engine Company August 2, it is
announced that delegates to the State
Fircmens Association of Virginis's
convention III Harrisonburg, August
1926, will be elected. Five delegates
and five alternates will be chosen.
Ii is expected that the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company will elect dele:
gates at meeting on August II.
The Reliance Engine : Company,
which got the jump on the other voi-i
unteer companies, chose its delegates
to the convention last week. This
company expects to send over twenty
members in delegation to the con-;
vention. besides the five delegates and;
five alternates already elected.
1t is highly probable that nearly:
one hundred fremen of this city will:
attend the annual meeting Of the as
sociation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24

were mustered into the Federal mill
tia. The GaZctte's editorial stated
in effect that the men were "set
adrift," at Richmond without funds
or transportation home. As a mat
ter of fact, they were paid off and
their way to Alexandria was paid.
There is nothing but condemnation
among the men and officers as we'll
for the unfair treatment the dis
qualified men got during the week or
so that they were held at Camp
Stuart. This mistreatment, however,
should not be charged to the COM
pany commanders who appeared to
be as much incenscd at it, as the men
themselves. And whatever their
claims for sympathy, being "set
adrift" in Richmond is not one of
them.
Further than that, it was largely
through the efforts OF Capt. Conrad
Johnson himself, that the men were
treated as well as they were. 1t is
generally known in the First Rcgi-
ment that it was due to "kicks' he
made that the disqualified men got
the favors doled out to them. An
order was actually promulgated re-
curing them to give up the very uni
forms on their hacks. after they had
| been brought to Richmond as part
! of the company. This order was res
cinded when Capt. Johnson strenu-
ously objected to its being enforced
against his men.
! The company commanders of the
whole regiment were considerate
enough to share the!r own persona
! blankets with their disqualified mer
in several instances, after the latter
had been stripped of their equipment
/ That is the kind of treatment the!
! got from the officers immediatel!
over them. i9H Private GO. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
DEATH OF j. w. RILEY
Hoosier Poet sSuccumbs to Paralysis
in Indianapolis.

James Whitcomb Riley died Sat,
urday night at his home in ndianapo-
lis. Mr.. Riley's death was dut to par
alysis. He suffered a violent stroke
early Saturday morning.
James Whitcomb Riley, was born
in the middle West in lS4s.
The poet was the son Of Reuben
A. Riley a lawyer and political
speaker, of Greenfield, Ind. HIS
mother, who was Elizabeth Marine
before her marriage, was a writer
of verse, and Riley in later life at
tributed some of his impractlcablllty
to her.
Instead of preparing for the prac-
tice of law, as his father wished, the
son turned intinerant sign painter.
For ten years he roved through the
Ohio valley, painting signs on fen
ces. He cleverly drew sketches IL
lustrating the virtues of merchan-
disc. He later developed the poetic
vein and contributed to newspapers
and magazine. He at one time ae-
companied Bill Nye on his tour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
DEATH OF AN ALEXANDRIAN
John A Humphries, Old and Well
Known Citizen Passes Away in
West Virginia

John A. Humphries a native of
this city, and for many years resi-
dent, died in Huntington, West Vir-
ginia, yesterday. The deceased was
80 years old. He was son OF the
late William HumPhries, we'll
known tobacconist Of by gone years,
who conducted business in build
ing upon the site Of the structure
now used by R. E. Knight and Son,
on King street, near Washington. He
was a machinist by occupation. and
was for long time employed by the
Southern Railway Company.
He was a member Of the Mount
Vernon Guards during the war be-
tween the states, and left Alexan-
dria with that command May "a,
1861.
His funeral will take place from B.
Wheatley's chapel tomorrow morning
at 1920 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
ANXIETY over
FATE OF BREMEN
Failure of U-Boat to Reach
Baltimore Depres-
sing
OVERDUE NOW A WEEK
Non.Appearance of Undersea Craft
Expected to Bring Submarine Com.
merce to an End

Baltimore, July 24-Failure Of the
cargo U-boat Bremen to arrive as
scheduled is the real reason for hold
ing the Deutschland in port here.
This is the explanation for Captain
Koenig's failure to slip out to sea in
q. daring dash and attempt to slip by
the Gordon of allied warships off the
shore in the Atlantic.
Grave fears that the sister ship of
the undersea marvel here has met
with disaster is felt by the crew of
the Deutschland and by the agents
Due week ago and no news having
arrived, the strain is beginning to tell
on the men who are waiting nerves
on edge, to face a myriad Of unknown
perils in their attempt to win their
way back home.
Today came we'll authenticated re-
ports that in addition to the line &
French and British warships cruising
Up and down the coast two powerful
sea going English submarines are
speeding in to join them. Every hour
of delay is believed to add to the dan
ger Captain Koenig will have to face.
A hundred reasons have been ad-
vanced in explanation of the delayed
departure of the commercial subma-
rine. Shipping men, officials, news
paper correspondents, and alleged
Spies Of the. allies have, waited for
days for the dash to sea. Nov comes
the report from German sources that
the Deutschland awaits the Bremen,
and will remain in Baltimore harbor
until the fate of her sister ship is
known.
1t is limited that if the Bremen does
not slip into some American harbor
rivaling the feat Of the Deutschland
her failure will end the German-Am-
erican undersea traffic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
RUSSIANS Gain
IN BUKOW|NA
Austrians Forced to Retreat
to Carpathians' Main
Ridge
FIGHT NEAR HUNGARY
Teutons' Losses in Prisoners and Guns
Mounting Rapidly in Recent En-
gagements

Vienna, July 24-Under the men
ace of a heavy Russian assault, the
Austrians in the Carpathian region
of Southern Bukowina, southeast o.
Tatarow. have withdrawn toward the
main ridge of the Carpath!ans, the
War Office officially announces.
London. July pa dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram Company from Pet
rograd says:
"a Russian advance Of five miles
is reported on the left wing Oh the
Riga sector. General Won Linslngens
recent lcsses on the Styr and L!pa
rivers are computed to De at least
10000 men out Of the three corps
engaged.
"The Russians are on the point Of
entering the northeast corner OF Cali
cia. Colonel General Boehm-Ermolli
and Gen. Count Won Bothmer beng
outflankcd both on the north ana
south.
"Thc heights captured by The Rus
slams are only !our miles from the
summit of the CaTpathians and the
Hungarian forntier in the direction
of Maramaros Sziget.
"The Russians hold the whole OF
the Trebizond- -Erzerum road IN Asia
re Turkey"
Petrograd, July 24-Teutonlc troops
in Volhynia tried Saturday ni"nt to
break the. Russian line zlong Inc
river Stokhod, near BereZnica, 70
miles northeast of Kovel, bat failed,
and were compelled to retire the War
rOfficcr announced today.
German attempts to recapture
lost position northeast of Smor%cn
also were futile.
G2r!in, July 24--The breaking uE o.:
Russian attempts to advance SOUTH
east of Riga and of effort; of Rus
sian. troops to cross the Styr in Tol-
hynina are reported in an otficla!
statement by the War Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
FIGHT ON ELECTRIC TRAIN
Washing tonians, One Drunk and Car
rying Pint Bottle Of Whisky,
Cause Scene

Sam Cook and Frank Norton werc
among the passengers who left
Washington for this city early this
afternoon. Norton had provided him
self with a bottle of whiskey before
leaving, and he and Cook soon made
it known to their fellow passengers
that they were on the train. Norton
sat near two young men, and he ac-
cuscd one of placing his hand in his
pocket This brought on trouble, and
the conductor endeavored to quiet the
party, but they paid no attention to
him, and when one of the young men
with whom the Washingtonians had
quarreled attempted to leave the train
at Hume Springs Cook struck him,
and Il general miXup followed. The
disorder continued after the train
reached the city limits. and upon its
arrival here officer Sncllings arrested
Cook and Norton. The latter was
drunk and fought the officer so vi
ciously that he was forced to use his
stick upon him.
After the pair had been brought to
the station house special session
Of the Police Court was held and
Cook was fined $40. Not having the
necessary wherewithal, he was locked
up. Norton was too drunk to stand
trial, and his case will be disposed of
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
CARD OF THANKS

To the Ladies Of the Eastern Star
and Alexandrians generally:
We, the undersigned, squad Z of the
Alexandria Light Infantry, desire to
express our appreciation and heart
felt thanks for tobacco and candy
sent us. They were thankfully receiv.
cd by all the company. Signed Cor
poral C.. Il. Hayden, privates J. F.
Nagel, Morris Newton, E. j. Hume,
K. w. Dudley, Raphael Birrell.
Shirley Pullen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24

600 prisoners, 140 guns and hundreds
of machine guns.
Paris, July 24-The new French
lines south of Soyecourt, on the Som
me front, have held against German
counter attack, the War Office an
nounces. The German attempt made
Saturday night, broke down under the
French fire. The artillery battle
along this front continues.
An artillery bombardment and some
hand grenade fighting are reported
on the west bank of the Meuse in the
Verdun sector. A German attack or
trenches at Esparges was repuised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
brownsville. Texas, July 1s.

Brownsville, Texas, July 1S. :
Boxes from home-"that town wortl
coming FROM" the men call it now
| relieved the monotony OF fatigue da!
at the camp of the Alexandria Ligh
Infantry, here today.
And it was payday, the first thu
men have had since they were mob
ilized. That helped too, TO make il
day of joy as well as one of hare
work.
The. boxes were the gift Of the
Order of the Eastern Star, and in.
dividuafs in Alexandria. Each con.
tained several days supply Of candy
tobacco and peanuts. Each man ir
the company got box. Word that
they were on the way had reached
the men through copies of the Ga
zette and letters from home, and they
had been eagerly watched for.
When the big packages containing
them were hauled into camp, the
word went round. The whole COM
pany was sweating under the torrid
sun, grubbing and ditching the CON-
pany street.
Smiles that spread over the mems
faces then, were not a bit relaxed
when the word want scurrying around
a little later on that today was really
going to be payday. 1t was; and
right after retreat, at half-past six,
nearly every man in the company
went into Brownsville. Most of them
were set on hanging its name, if
painting the town red will do that.
The "honoriest" job of all fatigue
day was the grubbing. Stumps of
the mesquite brush, that was cut
down when the land was cleared be-
fore the troops went into camp here,
have been stumbling-blocks to the
men ever since. The cleanup move
ment, that has been going on gradu-
ally, took the form Of grabbing day
today. The stumps were all cut be-
low the level of the ground and cov-
cred over; path was smoothed out
and ditched along the row of tents,
and the whole street was leveled OF F..
The company did guard duty for
the whole camp of the First Regi-
ment yesterday, and so today it did
fatigue duty, instead of drill. That
is regular military routine, which
further promises "a hours of rest
the following day. But there is no
rest in a mobilization camp. -.
Reveille tomorrow morning will
find the men turning out of quar-
ters: and Sis o'clock will find them
in company formation, with side-arms
on and rifles at their heels.
Company G, (the official name OF
the Alexandria Light Infantry IS
very much wrought up over reports
from home, rejecting on its captain,
Conrad Johnson. Tales that ne has
been in any way misbehaving, or ne
glecting. the slightest detail of his ar
duous duties, are: known by every
man in the company to be untrue.
Both privates and non-coms, besides
Captain Johnson's fellow officers, arc
pretty mad about one particular
story. they have heard was taker
back to Alexandria from Richmond
by a man who left the company there
The men are also surprised at al
editorial in the Gazette several day:
ago, which was evidently based or
misinformation. 1t referred to thu
sending home from Richmond of mer
in Company G, who were dlsqual1
fed under the strict physical exam
ination they underwent before the!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24
YOUNG MAN DROWNED
Washingtonian Gets Feet .Entangled
in Dense Sea Weed and browns
= Below Alexandria.

Carl S. Reed, 10, of 451 Luray
place, Washington was drowned in
only four feet of water, in Piscataway
creek, near Fort Washington yester
day morning. Young Reeds body
was recovered late yesterday after
noon by a squad of police from the
harbor patrol and taken to his home.
The young man was swimming, and
it is supposed his feet became en-
tangled IN grass which pulled him
under the water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24

Just arrived a fresh supply Of
Crabs CLANS, and Oysters. Call or
Telephone and orders will be- given
prompt attention. Ramell Cafear S.
Royal Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-24

LOST - Pay envelope containing
money in bills Saturday evening,
Finder please return to Thomas
Decker, care of Portner's Brewery
and receive reward. 24-3