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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26


Framing and siivering. Coe. s2s
Kansas Ave.-Adv
Justice R. A Burch of the supreme
court will deliver the Memorial day
address at Wakeeney next Monday
Judge Burch returned Thursday from
La Crosse, where he delivered the
commencement address at the La
Crosse high school, the first hlgh
school in Kansas that was bu1It under
the provisions of the rural high school
bill.
Peonies fresh cut from garden, not
tshipped in, soc doz., Galloways, Sea-
brook, phone 27S2-K-2.-Adv
i Peonies fresh cut, soc dozen Gallo
lswav's. Seabrook, phone 2732-k-2--
Adv.
/ A meeting of the civil service
| hoard will be held in the city hall
June 10, at which time applicants will
The examined for any vacancy in any
of the city departments
+ Visit the Arbor. 5o4 Kan Ave
Adv.
+ The annual washburn custom of
Ireading the Senior VIII was per-
formed today at chapel. A humorous
lheo1,est was made to each member of
1.-The junior class
Call 1877. Howard. for proper NOW
Ter sharpening--Adv
Election booths to be used at the
coming bond election, May 81. are pc
ling overhauled today at the city nan
The city hall r-o-
1.-THE ground floor in the room usually
occupied by tnc >-~~---- nils
lsioners-
For Sewer Pipe Phone s65. J. q.
Whelan & Co.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
OUNCES CANNED IN 1880
HAVE EXCELLENT FLAVOR

Winsted, Conn.,, May ga can
of ounces put up in 1880 by Mrs.
Albert Perry, of Barkhamsted. was
opened by her today when she en-
tertained friends. The flavor was
delicious and the fruit in excellent
condition, said those who tasted
the ounces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Horse and buggy, or viii
trade as part payment on roadster
Phone 2796 Red. 51S Lincoln.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
Motor washers at Forbes.-Adv.

New York Stock Market.
[Close of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re
ported by Thos. J. Myers. Broker. Colum-
bian Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

CARRIE D. HUGHES. who died
Wednesday in Kansas City, will be
buried Sunday in Mount Auburn GEM
etery. Services will be held at Lanes
chapel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
Former Yale President Dead.

New Haven, May 26.-Dr. Rev.
Timothy Dwight, former president of
Yale university, died at his home here
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Loyal Order of Moose will give their
weekly dance tomorrow, Saturday
evening Kirkpatrick hall, Saunders
orcheStra--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

KATY WISDOM. The funeral will
be held at the Central Baptist church
Saturday. Services will be in charge
of Patterson Temple No. %, S. M. T.,
and the Household of Ruth, No. 49S.
Interment in Mount Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
Colt Dies of Injuries.

Newport, r. L. May 26.-L E.
Baron c. Colt. son of United States
Senator Colt, is dead from injuries re-
ceived May Is in an automobile ac-
cident
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Miss Alexa W. Sterling Of Atlanta
won the women's gcf championship
of the south for the second time last
week when she defeated Mrs. Aston.
Shoaf of Savannah. Miss Sterling
is still in her teens
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

be held at O'Clock Saturday at Stone
streets chapel. Interment in Mount
Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Bathing costume of black satin
with black and white striped bloom
ers that are exposed to view by
slit skirt The suit is trimmed with
black and white taffeta- The sing
song stockings and the shoes made
of very soft leather trimmed with
white, complete q most fascinating
costume.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

New York Cotton Market.
New York May 26.-COTTON-Spot,
quiet; middling uplands. 1890. No sales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

New Orleans Cotton Market
New Orleans. May 26.-COTTON-Spot
6 points off; middling. 1853.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26
SPANISH VESSEL SUNK
Twenty-Four Survivors of Creaw
Reach Corsica in Open Boats.

Bonifacio, Corsica. May 26-via
Paris.-Twenty-four survivors of the
crew of the Spanish steamer Aurrera,
which was sunk by a submarine, have
arrived at this port in two of the ships
small boats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Framing and silvering. Coe. S2s
Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Porch screens at Forbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Peonies fresh cut from garden, no
brook phone 2732-K-2.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

London, May 2e.-The Spanish
steamer Aurrera has been sunk
The Aurrera displaced 2,S45 tons
and was 309 feet long. She was reg
iStered at Balboa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Refrigerators at Forbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-26

Peonies fresh cut, soc dozen Gallo
wav's, Seabrook, phone 2752-k-2--
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

ground and ricohets this fuse de-
lays the explosion Just long enough
10 permit the shell TO explode in the
air on the rebound. and have its
greatest damaging effect
So great has been the use OF ar
tillery abroad. and 80 large has the
charge Of high explosive IN the shell
been made that 442 French guns
have exploded. In each case every
member OF the gun crew has been
killed. according 20 the Information
OF the war college.
shoot 1000 Times.
The average life OF the smaller
guns is counted on at about 1000
rounds The French guns use about
25 ounces Of high explosive. The
American guns. using a shell with
only about eight ounces OF high ex-
plosive. are not considered safe
after being fired 5000 times.
Col. Treat declared that the ex-
plosion Of 442 French guns in the
war thus far is not by any means a
high average, when the many thou
sands being used are considered
and the increasing use Of artillery
for clearing trenches in preparation
for infantry or cavalry attacks. In
some OF the battles abroad incessant
artillery FIRE has been maintained
for three DAYS prior 10 an infantry
attack. Even in the japanese
war. "a single gun was often fired as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

closed Bach man works eight hours
end s then relieved by one OF the
other two Literally. the ear OF the
white house is constantly awake
Every telegram received by Pres't
Wilson IS received over the private
wires running into the white house
telegraph room from the main Office
ot the commercial telegraph com
Tanies here. over these same wires
al wireless messages 10 the white
house are transmitted from the wire
less stations along the coast. al Ar
linston and on the navy department
building. The telegraph office Of
the white house is connected with
the telegraph Offices Of the other
departments. The white house also
is connected with every department
by telephone and il is possible for
the president 10 talk with one o.
his cabinet officers without the
message going through the main
exchange switchboard in the city.
In addition 10 being good tele,<-
raphers these men are GOOD dis
patchers. Every time the president
makes a railroad trip from Wash
ington. his schedule. from the time
he leaves until he returns. is made
out AT the white house by DOC"
Smithers. The latter gets IN touch
with the train dispatchers OF the
roads over which the presidents
train viii travel, and announces the
hour the president expects 10 be 1T
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

their chiefs as are the three teleg-
raphers at the White House.
Edward fD,z) Smithers is the
chief operator at the white house.
Rodier and H0hbein are his as
sistants In addition 10 attending 70
the receiving and dispatchins OF an
kilograms received and sent from Tho
white house. they have charge OF
the telephone switchboard and " are
in on all conversations" over the
telephone wires running into tho
white house. These men have been
a. their present posts for more than
10 years. All OF them formerly
were employees of commercial tele-
graph companies.
The high efficiency OF these men
is the striking thing about them.
In addition 10 attending To Their
mechanical duties they exercise
Judgment and administrative ability
in the work in their office IL is the
duty Of these men 10 know the voice
of each person who calls on the
telephone. to ascertain his business
and to decide Immediately whether
it is expedient for him to talk with
the president
Whether the telephone caller re-
mains a friend or hangs up a foe
depends largely on the treatment re-
ceived at the hands Of these men.
In all the time they have been at
the white house there has never
been any complaint of their work
The telegraph room is never
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

a certain point and suggests thar
train number so and 80 should ae
the one on 20 which the president
private car will De attached
A remarkable ability Of these men
IS their memory. once "a person
calls the white house over the phone
they foret er remember his voice.
II may be six weeks later that tho
same person calls again. but the
voice viii be known hy the operatlr-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

many as 500 rounds in a single day
As a result OF the increased use
OF field artillery abroad. the Amer
lean army is about TO adopt a new
proportion OF field artillery and am
munition for those guns. The pro-
portion is about three guns 20 1000
men. with less than $500 rounds Of
ammunition for each gun. Congress
has been asked 10 change this pro-
portion 10 five guns for every 1000
men. with about 5000 rounds of am
muniion for each gun. Col Treat
explained that the use Of the aero
plane abroad in locating targets in
visible from the gun itself has great
ly increased the accuracy OF the
weapon. with a corresponding in
crease in its utility.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
SHELL USED BY
FIGHTING NATIONS
ShrapneI Less Effective in Ar
tiIlery Commandments.
u. S. May Change.
international News Service:
BY Victor Elliott.

WASHINGTOE May 5.-One the
DRY Of the American army appar-
emily has been upset hy Information
that American officers have obtained
mel performed a more important
function. particularly in trench war
fare. than did shells Of the solid
type.
Col Charles o. Treat OF the war
college division Of the general staff,
who has made "a special study of
this matter declares that press re-
ports OF the enormous use of artil-
gerated ON the contrary, the use
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
WHITE HOUSE KEY
MEN ARE EFFICIENT
Three Telegraph Operators
Hear Every Wire COmmani-
cation Sent to President.
International News Service:
Bv Victor F.lIiott.

WASHINGTON. May Edward
w. Smithers, Jules A. Rodier and
Frederick Hohbein-these are the
names Of the keepers Of the presi-
dents conscience" That is they
have much the SAME position as did
the ancient chancellor of Great
Britain. They are the men through
whose bands pass all the kilograms TO
and from tie President Of the United
States
One hears and reads of the faith
ful performance of duty by this ser
want and that, bur there are Jew
servants, public or private. who are
as faithful to their positions and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

OF artillery has been more pro-
nounced than press reports have in
dicated
When the European war began. IL
was the generally accepted theory
that shells Tor any army should bee
n the proportion OF about 10 per
cent with shrapnel forming the re-
naming 90 per cent Of this sort Of
offensive armament. Today this
proportion Is exactly reversed
shell Fire Effective.
Careful observation Of the effect
OF shell ere and OK shrapnel fire in
actual warfare led TO the change.
army officers have learned. The eff
feet on the morals OF -a-emy troops
OF accurate Smelling Ia far more pro-
nounced than the effect Of shrapneI
fire. even if the shrapnel is bursting
directly over the troops. The great
er number Of men are killed by the
shell fire. in addition.
The main difference between the
shell ard shrapnel is that the for
mer is solid. filled with high explo-
sives and bursts on impact. Shrap-
mel has a time fuse. and is a case
containing some explosive. and
about $50 balls. about a half inch
in diameter The American shell
has In addition another fuse used in
firing az distances up to 1000 yards
The shell is SO directed i'm such FIR
ing that when the shell strikes the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
SARCASTIC.

Doctor, seem to have a touch
of catarrh"
I'm. The odo OF pine trees is
good for that
"An right. doc. I'll plant Jew
about the place. They'll grow in 20
J ears. Then I'll drop around and
let YOU know how 1 come on"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
u DARKEsT ALARAMA-

say. Alabama is a dr. state. isn't
it,"
sure"
Why. ms dear. when was there
7 saw several negroes who were in
toNicated."
w Gil. Of course. they can't stop
the sale or that awful cotton sin
entirely. Cornell Widow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

OF the IS secondhand schools send
ing three or more studnts ~ the
present freshman Glass in Dartmouth
college. those entering from Yer
mont have shown the fourth highest
average scholarship rank. and the
highest rank Of all private schools
in the first semester or the present
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

According 10 an italian physician.
love causes an intoxication OF the
nervous ccnters. producing a dis
ease that. if not cured may lead to
ncuasthenia. and even insanity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

Russia leads the world in the pro
duction OF fax fiber and Argentina
of its seed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12
Obituary.
THOMAS MADDEN. 81


Thomas Madden, a resident of Rock
county for over sixty years, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia Cheese
bro, in GAINESVILLE at 6 o'clock Tuesday
morning at the ripe old age of sc years.
When but young man he came from
Ireland, the land of his birth, to the
United States and Wisconsin and set
tied in the town of Fulton. He lived
in this township for sixty years, being
one of the pioneers of the section, and
bore the respect and admiration of all
with whom he came in contact. For
the past four years he has made his
home in GAINESVILLE with Mrs. Chesebro.
He is survived by six children, three
daughters, Mrs. Chesebro of James,
vile, Mrs. Mary Lynch of Chicago and
Mrs. Anna Grady of Elgin, and three
sons, Stephen and John Madden of Ed
gerton and Thomas Madden, who lives
in the state of Montana.
The funeral was held Thursday morn
ing at 9 O'Clock from St. Patrick s
Catholic church in GAINESVILLE and burial
was made in the Catholic cemetery at
Edgerton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12
East Porter

Those in the VIM. Wright home are
all on the sick list.
Miss Jennie Oleson spent Sunday
evening in Stoughton.
Glenn Gardiner was home from Mad
ison for the week end.
Mrs. Ole Kiernis visited Mrs. Alex
Jensen Monday afternoon.
Ed Jensen and sons delivered bunch
of eight steers in StoughtOn Monday.
Emil Severt of Fort Atkinson spent
the week end at the Martin Sommer-
valid home.
Ernest Haylock, wife and daughter
Eva spent Sunday evening at the Harry
Boothroyd home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Boothroyd and
daughter Irene spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Attlesey in Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Haylock and
family spent Sunday in Edgerton with
his mother, Mrs. Geo. Hoylock, who is
again in very poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Wallin returned
from Canton, Mo-, Thursday evening,
having been called there by the death
of Mrs. Wallin's sister.
VIM. Gardiner spent a couple of days
this week in Madison with his son
Glenn and attended the military ex-
hibit given by the university students.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Boothroyd and
son and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison
and son motored from GAINESVILLE and
Snent Friday afternoon with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Boothroyd.
The families of Ed Jensen and Alex
Jensen were in Stoughton Sunday and
attended the confirmation services at
the Norwegian Lutheran church. Miss
Eleanor Jensen was one of class OF
20 to be confirmed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12
Edgerton Wins the X. of P. Contest


Edgerton easily carried off the hon
ors in the degree team contest of the
Southern Wisconsin District League at
Beloit Tuesday afternoon and evening,
when five teams exemplifed the Rank
of Knight. The local teams consisted
of Knights C. S. Farman. R. Fl. Far
man, VIM. L. Pelton, T. A. Clarke, w.
A. Borgnis, H. R. Martin, M. R.
Brandt, Geo. T. Radiant, Geo. w.
Blanchard, w. C. Clifford, R. F. Lewis,
F. o. Holt, Harry Armit, Fred Boenig,
F. B. Gleave, G. Z. Taylor, A. 7.
Earle, 1. w. Spike, F. G. Smith.
On a scale of 1900 the markings of
the judges showed Edgerton at the
head of the list, with Brodhead second,
Stoughton, third; Beloit, fourth, and
Evansville, last. At the business meet
ing of the league, Geo. w. Blanchard
was elected vice-president. Automo-
biles conveyed the Edgerton represen-
tatives to Beloit. The next meeting is
to be held in Stoughton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12
Sumner

John Green of Albion has been paper
ing for Mrs. VIM. Goldthorpe.
VIM. Goldthorpe spent last week
with his son John at Lake Mills.
O. Bickle and family visited with
Thomas Marsden and family Sunday.
The Ladies AID gave birthday par
ty on Mrs. May jenkins and Mrs. Nora
Calder Monday afternoon.
Fred Punzel returned home Monday
from Clyde Park, Montana. Fred said
the Andrews family is getting along
fine.
The carpenters began work on the
new church last Friday. Anderson,
Meyer & Ratzlaff from Lake Mills are
doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Cooper and son
Morris, Miss Gladys Messmer and Roy
Luderman of Fort Atkinson visited
with B. j. Messmer and family.
A number from here attended the
circus at Fort Atkinson Monday. Ray
and Charlie Johnson of Northwest
Sumner called on Theodore Reinhart
and family Sunday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12
Porter

d. Casey was week end visitor in
GAINESVILLE.
Miss Hazel Casey spent Friday after
noon with Agnes Mullowney.
D. Mccarthy was an over Sunday
visitor with relatives in GAINESVILLE.
Frank Boss and son Verne were En-
erald Grove visitors on Wednesday.
Mrs. Pearl Bob and little son of Ed
gerton are spending few weeks here.
Mrs. Leighty of Lancaster is visiting
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c.
C. Hoague Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.. Nalan and Miss
Agnes Mullowney spent Sunday after
noon in Edgerton.
Mrs. White of Fulton is spending a
few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. F..
G.. Fessenden.
Quite number from here attended
the funeral of Mrs. ID. Mccarthy at
Stoughton on Saturday.
Miss Nellie Peach returned to her
home in Evansville after visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. w. B. Towns.
Miss Vera Boss entertained num-
Der of girl friends in honor of her six
teenth birthday on Saturday afternoon.
The Larkin Club met with Mrs. B.
w. Towns last Thursday. A delicious
luncheon was served and very enjoy
able time was had by all. Mrs. Towns
received an elegant kitchen cabinet as
her premium. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. E. M. Nalan on Thurs
day, May 18th.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12
Albion Prairie

Crops in this vicinity are looking fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amundson visited at
Jacob Ripon's Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel Clark spent few days
with her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Isaacs.
Misses Lulu and Verna Tall of Ed
gerton called on Mr.. and Mrs. A. SIagg
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bussey and
daughter called at Amos Bunting s
Sunday.
The Ladies Aid society of the P. M.
church met with Mrs. L. Pierce We'd
nesday.
Miss Ruth Clark returned to White
water after spending the week end
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Holton and daughter
and Mrs. Otto spent Sunday with Geo.
Dickinson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Pierce and Mrs. H.
Croft of Edgerton spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. Craig.
Fulton
Mrs. Chas. Seaman is under the doc
tors care.
Misses Artie and Alzada Attlesey
were home over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Miller of Crooks
ton, Mimi, are visiting Mrs. Miller's
sister, Mrs. D. F. Sayre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Pease enter
tanned Lawrence Kramer of Fulton and
Miss Carrie Berg of GAINESVILLE over
Sunday.
Art Sayre, formerly of this place, a
stock buyer of southern Illinois. has
been around this part of the country
recently buying cattle to ship to the
southern part of Illinois.
Besides planting two dozen shrubs
and making flower beds last Friday,
the teacher and scholars raked the en-
tire school yard, improving the appear
ance of the grounds very much.
Those who are interested in the ap-
pearance of the Fulton cemetery are
asked to meet Tuesday, May 10Th, at
$50 to help clean up and decorate the
grounds before Memorial Day.
About twenty scholars, representa-
tives of five different schools, took part
in the spelling contest held here Thurs
day. Kenneth Fessenden of Fulton
came out first. Next in order were
Emma Langworthy, Leland Thomson
and Carl Doerr. Much credit is due
all who took part. This spelling con-
test, we understand, is to be yearly
occurrence and a great deal of benefit
will be derived by those taking part.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-05-12

If you need money have about
$50, 900 to loan in sums of from 81, 1000
to $4,000. Only first mortgage real es-
tate loans considered w. North.
To those who are delinquent on
1915 care you'll accommodate yourself
and the Cemetery association by call
ing at the secretary's office and paying
for the care of your lot. It was due
May /, 1915, and it takes money to pay
for this work All pull together and
help keep the cemetery grounds beau
tiful. -Fassett Cemetery Assn, w. T.
Pomeroy, Secy.