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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

purposes which have now been cast
aside Can such a situation be again
brought about in full force by any
decree of business or desire of de-
mocracy? The answer is that it can
not be brought about at all. in the
sense in which the country at present
conceives the problem; if we are to
become a maritime people once more,
the movement must bring itself about.
as it were. through a process of slow
and natural growth. To take a few
city-bred boys and give them a term
on a training ship does not make sea-
men of them. and does not tend to at
tract towards the seafaring profession
body of the most spirited and ambi-
tious young men in the country. 1t is
grave question if. under present con-
ditions in the nautical world, such a
body of young men would ever be at
tracted towards the seafaring profess
sion These conditions must first be
modified. before such a consumma-
ton is possib. and this will add still
another delay to the normal growth
of a sound merchant marine"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
FINE FOR TIE SCRAP PIE.

Pictures of Uncle Sans newest
uper-dreadnaught the Oklahoma,
give an excellent idea of what she
is. one of the largest and most power
full OF the battleships of the world. But
the probabilities are that long before
Uncle Sam might find occasion to use
this monster and most expensive naval
unit it will have been scrapped on the
naval junk pile. And just the value
of this ship to Uncle Sam as a moral
force during the few years of its life
would seem to be an interesting propo-
sition for the preparedness enthusi-
asts and experts to work out on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

over, careful crop rotation becomes
essential if the productivity of the soil
is to be maintained. At this point, the
careful farmer will welcome the as
sistance of scientific soil survey. 1t
will furnish him with facts which he
could obtain otherwise only by the
long process of trial and error. Kan
sas has already made a beginning in
detailed soil sur: eys by counties. Re
ports of two of these have just been
published They will be appreciated
by all thinking farmers in those coun-
ties, and will be, moreover, of perma-
nent valus. 1t is to be hoped that
further surveys may be undertaken in
the near future. for Kansas is at the
point where it can obtain enormous
benefit fr I'M such work. The soil is
as fundamental to crop growing as
feed is to animal growth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
\ BASIC SUBJECT.

While its value is not always so ap-
parent as that of an investigation of
a new forage crop or an experiment
in cattle feeding soil study must be
recognized by the thinking farmer as
fundamentally important. says the
Kansas Industrialist. This becomes
more evident the longer a state or
country is settled. Agriculture in any
place is usually rather hit-or-miss for
the first few years. The early settlers
are often men of little experience in
agriculture or of experience under
widely different conditions Land that
has beer untitled for centuries is like
ly to produce abundant yields at the
start. Besides, the newcomers always
take the best land available. AS time
goes on agriculture becomes more sci
entific. The country becomes more
.thickly settled. and it is necessary to
utilize ali The land possible. More
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
A. DON oUIxOTE ENDEAvoR.

Speaking of fighting windmills, the
officers of the General Federation of
Women's clubs of America, are sharp
ening their axes to crusade against
the DEGREES of Dame Fashion, and
especially those that border on the
"risque" Modesty in womens clothes
is desirable, of course, and is far more
becoming and attractive than cos
tunes of other cut, # the women only
knew it, but whenever Dame Fashion
dictates, that and no less ror more
will her devotces wear. So the only
way 70 bring about a dress reform
would seem to lie in convincing the
creators of the fashions of the error
of their ways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
WIRES CHAMP CLARK
Governor Capper Expresses Approval
of CONGRESSES Action.

Governor Capper today expressed
deep pleasure over the action of con-
gress in adopting a resolution for the
creation of a flood control congress.
The action also met the approval of
Kansas flood preventionists and Gov
ernor Capper wired to Speaker Champ
Clark his endorsement of the action
of the national house.
Last year Kansas suffered thirty
million dollars in flood losses, Gov
ernor Capper declared. Action by
congress, is therefore, heartily approx
ed in this state. The governor men
tions the fact that he has appointed
commission of five engineers to
work out a flood prevention plan.
These engineers, he says, will be glad
to confer with government repre-
sentatives in an effort to harness and
control flood waters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
MORE SCIENTIFIC TwADDLE.

Nothing like taking time by the
forelock. They're blaming the next
European war on the women of Eu-
rope, or one scientist is. He says that
the women of the belligerent nations
are instilling hatred against each
other in the minds of their children,
and that when the latter grow up they
will quickly be at each others threats.
But an unscientific person would be
likely to argue, and more reasonable
it would seem, that the women of bel
ligerent Europe who are losing their
sons, their husbands and their fathers
in this war would get to hate war so
that they would be more apt to shield
their growing children from thoughts
of it and direct their minds to peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
NOBODY TO BLAME.

According to the delegates at the
recent annual convention of the Amer
lean National Livestock association,
the cattle producer is not getting his
share in t6e meat arena. Probably
all of the consumers are convinced
that they are not getting nearly as
much meat as they should for their
money. The retail butchers are pref
ty certain that their return IS not
what it should be for passing the meat
on to the consumer. Some of the
packers are also wont to point TO
minimum dividends or earnings on
their investments. So evidently no.
body is to blame for the low prices
received by the cattle producer in
comparison with the high prices paid
by the meat consumers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
KANSAS MIST GIVE ON

Kansas stands third among the
states of the Union in the matter of
contributing to the relief of the Bel
gians. An excellent showing, indeed,
but no better than it should have
been. But what is the rank of Kan
sas among the contributors to the re-
lief of the war-sufferers in Poland?
Probably it compares favorably with
that of some of the states. However,
the aid that Kansas has given to the
sorry stricken Jews is nothing like
what it should be. But it isn't too
late for Kansas to make amends in
this particular. and Kansas should do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
Journal Entries

A fool and his invention idea are
seldom parted.
Is there such a human as mean
man who realizes that he's mean.
= j. Il
Few patriots who go into politics
get out of the game until they're put
out.
Marrying for money is probably re-
pugnant only to those who haven't a
chance
+ + +
The people who always hesitate
about going ahead until they're sure
they are right never get very far
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

1t is always interesting to have the
opinion of well known singers upon
the subject of smoking This much
discussed eopic was brought up be-
fore Clarence Whitehall, the distin-
guished baritone OF the Metropolitan
Opera company. and ne did not hest
tate to say that so far as he was con
cerned. the m 5derate use of cigarettes
aad no harmful effect. Il have my
own private brand" said the artist,
land it IS a Mid mixture. My con-
frere Antonio Scott, also smokes: So
does Mr.. CaruSo. ard 1 have never
heard either one express any anti
cigarette sentiment. Personally l dc
not believe judicious smoking is in
furious"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

great business enterprises, in the law,
medicine, the ministry, on the lission
field and wherever else noble work is
to be done for God and the world.
These are the shining products of
Christian Endeavor. They ha- e row
ed their fidelity by their force. In its
broadest Interpretation, the pledge to
do Whatever He would like to have
me do has led them into great min
istry of their time
Whoever has learned well the old
fashioned act of sheer fidelity has
made the best possible preparation for
a great work in the world.
Fidelity is Gods standard. and it is
the one thing needful-J. Douglas
Adam.
A large part of any life consists
in simply continuing to do the same
things. The monotony which tests
chara cter, however, figures in every
body's experience. To be able to do
seemingly endless washing of dishes
without losing poise and patience is
q sure element CT strength in char
acter The continued doing of any
thing is the surest road to mastery.
''There are loyal hearts, there are spirits
There are souls that are pure and true :;
Then give to the world the best You have
And the best shall come back to you.
A strength in your utmost need; :.
Have faith, and a score of hearts will show
Their faith in your word and deed.
sFor life is the mirror of king and slave
'Tis just what you are and do
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you"
whatsoever seeketh n thing and is
strenuous in the search. findeth it"
The mightiest Christians are they
who are strengthened with the might
of the Spirit in the inner man. For,
latter all has been said, it is not our
striving but Gods Strengthening that
gives US power. The greatest efforts
are useless without the help of the
gracious Spirit, whose office it is to
empower believers for service
God asks of US not success but fl
deity. Results are His business, our
is to do His will.-Margaret E. Sang
ster.
If we were to put more earnestness
! into our prayers God would put more
| power into our lives.
True conservation includes the con-
| Secration of the last atom of energy
| We are not ccnsecrated fully as long
as there is one member of our being
or one thought in our heart, that does
not Loyalty serve Christ.
Only when we serve at our best are
we preparing to serve better.
There are a hundred good reasons
why we should labor with our might
| but the chief of them all is that Christ
deserves our best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Cottonwood Falls, Kan, Feb a.
Silas S. Wheeler, II years old. widely
known stockman and farmer, was
killed by a passenger train near SAT-
fordville Thursday. The aged stock
man had stopped at the railroad cross
ing to wait for a freight train to pass
and it is supposed he drove immediate
" across the track without looking in
the opposite direction from which a
fast passenger train was coming
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Germany seems to be waxing I'M
duly enthusiastic over the success of
her Zeppelin raids against Paris and
London. No matter how much prt-
vate property is destroyed in this
manner, nor how many non-comba-
tant lives are snuffed out, the war is
not going to be won by such activi-
ties. And they'll merely serve to in
vite reprisals of terrible sort. The
longer the war runs on the more hor-
rible it seems to become.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
DEATHS And FUNERALS

MRS. MARY DISTER, age rs, died
at l o'clock this morning at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. F. p Rude.
north of Shorey. The funeral will be
held at O'Clock Sunday at the Rude
residence Three daughters and one
son survive.
HENRY NOYE, age 81, died this
morning at local hospital The body
will be taken to Norton, Kan, for in
terment.
MRS. LARINDA A. BLOOMFIELD,
age So, died Thursday night at her
home, 1916 East Third street. A hus-
band, three daughters and two sons
survive her. The body will be taken
to PaXico, Kan, tomorrow morning
for ipterme0f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Looms up now the Appam case as d
ticklish problem for Uncle Sam to
solve in "A manner satisfactory to the
several interests involved. That
however, will undoubtedly be an inn
possible thing to do. Imagine, if you
can, the United States reaching a de-
cision on any matter growing out of
the European war that would be pleas
ing to both England and Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
New York Money Market.

New York Feb. 4.-MONEY-Mercantile
paper. :.m3H per cent Sterling. day
bills. 4.I0z demand. $4:755s; cables, 4;56
GIG Francs. demand, SIS: cables. 5-s7-
Marks. demand. 731s; cables "A. Kronen,
demand. 12% cables. 10. Guilders, de-
mand. 417s; cables, 42A- Lires demand.
6T7: cables GIG Rubles. demand. BOB !;
cables. 3O15. Bar silver. SIC: Mexican dol
lars, 44c. Government bonds. steady: rail
road bonds, heavy. Time loans. steady /;
60 and 90 days 21k; six months "a a..
Call money, steady: high. .; low. ~ ::
ruling rate, IA last loan, =; closing bid
IA: offered at 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

And the latest report of Villa being
in eight is the most reasonable one
that has yet been made. Itstates that
he has a wagon load of gold bullion
with him. The size of his Pile is prob
ably an exaggeration. But there : little
chance that Villa would attempt to
make a getaway from Mexico unless
he had gathered together consider
able quantity of portable loot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Under the .wintry conditions that
have been prevailing In Kansas ol
late. with most of the ground covered
with a heavy sheeting of ice, the quall
need more protection and assistance
if they are to survive, than is gwen
than by the game laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
Topeka's reception t

Topeka's reception to President
Wilson was a magnificent one. but no
more than it should have been for
such a distinguished parsonage. Best
of all. it was of the ron partisan va
riety. which is the only spirit thai
should prevail in the consideration of
the preparedness question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

1t would also seem reasonable to
urge that if the gallery of the Topeka
auditorium is as weak as some think
1t may be, it would have dropped on
the people below it at the presidential
meeting. 1t is long time since this
gallery has been packed to the extent
that it was on Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

At any rate, the grounding scored
decisively over the professional weath-
er sharps on the forecasts that were
made on February >. Maybe, though
the good beginning of groundhoGology
will follow the rule to a bad ending
EIere's hOping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Possibly this is an interesting ques-
tion How many of the Topeka wo-
men who flocked to the auditorium
"Wednesday went there to hear Presl-
.dent Wilson deliver his address or
merely to get good look at the pres
'i6ent's bride?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Painless dental work at moderate
prices at the White Dental Parlors,
500 Kansas Ave, Phone 714.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
I'LL ..FASFD WIFE REPORT
s OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State journal is member OF me
Associated Press and receives tn tull Gay
telegraph report Of that great news o.-
publica ton 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, 1916-02-04

The Berryton Farmers Institute
will hold its annual meeting at Berry
ton February "a and rs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The only birth certificate filed will
the city clerk today recorded the birtf
of a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. E. L
Newberry at 201 Burr street, Feb
ruary 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Employing printers and publishers
of Topeka and Typographical Tn
No. 121 have agreed upon new wage
scale to be in force four years. The
printers receive an advance of 81 a
week this year and fifty cents addi-
tional for the remaining three years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

New Yor.- Stock Market.
[Close of prices for the leading stocks On
The New York Stock Exchange rs re-
ported by Thos- ]. Myers. Broker. Colum-
bian Bldgl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04
ForcefuI and Faithful.

Prayer Meeting Topic of the Young
Peoples Societies-Christian En-
deavor, etc.-for February g.:
Christian Endeavor Fidelity and
Force. Matt. 25;31-46.
Some persons who began to attend
Christian Endeavor meetings a gen
GRAFTON ago are still doing so; they
have fidelity, but seldom force. For
did they possess initiative and dis
cernment they would perceive tn t a
Christian Endeavor Society is ID
place to begin ones Christian activ-
tiles, but a poor place to end them.
1t is only a training camp, and not
a home for old soldiers
Some persons never rise above the
Church pillar" conception of fidel-
ity. They are always in their places.
They are genuine sLppo- ters # the
Church But they never do anything
new. That they should make the
Church a center from which to go out
in service never occurs 10 them.
Their Christian work is done quietly,
steadily, in regulation ways; they
never move out into the community
10 DO nard tasks for God. They have
fidelity, but not force.
The proofs OF Christian Endeavor
are the men and women whom the
Young Peoples Society has trained
for strong. forceful service. They are
to DE found today in congresses and
pariiaments and legislatures. in COVER
nor's chairs, in the executive Offices of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The total amount of Expenditures au-
thorized by the city commission to-
day for the pay roll for the last half
of January and all other expenses is
S37,S71.14.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Degrees in the Marked Master and
Past Master will be conferred by To
peka lodge No. at Masonic temple
Monday night. Refreshments will be
served at 10 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The January report of the city wa
ter department, filed with the city
commission today, shows that the city
collected a total of S7,971-74 from the
meter rates during the month. Cost of
repairs, due largely to frozen meters,
was $226.60. The amount of the check
turned in to the city treasurer was
S9,3O7.S3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

criminal Identification cabinet is
being built on the north wall of the
lobby at the police station. Pictures
and descriptions of men wanted will
be kept in the cabinet for inspection
by the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Prfvnte branch exchange. Call 1880 and
ask the State Journal operator FOR person
or department desired. .,,. soo ono
and Sol Kansas avenue. corner Elghth-.
New York office $50 Fifth avenue
Paul BLOCK manager. ,, D.,
chicago office Mallers building. Pau.
Block. mana ger- -,
Detroit Office. Kresge buidlhe' faui
Block manager. -.
Boston Office POI DeVonshlre street.
Paul Block. manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

when a Man Comes to Himself
will be the subject of the Rev. Robert
Gordon's baccalaureate. sermon Sun
day night before the senior class of
the Topeka high school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Glass, Glazing and Paint. Miller &
$50 K A. Phone 955.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The case of the state against d. c.
Scott, a negro charged with blackmail-
ing Walter Allison at Central park
last summer. started on its final lap
this afternoon. The case will probably
go to the jury late this evening or
early tomorrow morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Daily edition. delivered by. carrier 10
cents a week to any part OF Iopeka OF
suburbs or at the same price In any Ran
sas town where the paper has carrier
system. 60 CO
BY mail. one NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -S,.S oo
BY mail six months. ........----..--. ~ ~
BY mail. 100 calendar days l-VO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Whoever has learned well the old
fashioned act of sheer fidelity has
made the best possible preparation for
a great work in the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Announcement of Poor Commission
er Bacon that he will not be a can
didate for reappointment next July is
bringing candidates before the county
commissioners. So far W. A. Bolinger
and S. r. Courtney have been among
those to apply for consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The Topeka Radio club will meet at
the home of Stafford Thatcher, Twenty
eighth and Michigan, this evening at
1880 o'clock. Wireless messages will
be picked UP and experiments dis
cuSsed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

A number from the Central ~
left for Kansas City today to attend
the F. NJ. c. A. convention held there.
The Topeka party will return Mon
day morning. They are H. A. Jungk.
G. H Hoyes, r. n. Knapp, Frank
Myers. Charley Plat, Job Little and
K. L. Mccormick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The farewell party of the January,
1916, class of the Topeka high school
will be held at the home of James
Lindsay 2040 Lincoln street, this
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The engineering club of the Topeka
high school will meet at the building
Wednesday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

whatsoever seeketh n thing and is
trenuous in the search, findeth it."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

"For life is the mirror of king and slave.
'Tis just what you are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have,
. And the best will come back to you"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Fidelity is Gods standard. and it is
the one thing needful--J. Douglas
Adam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

Man Five Stories High at the Cur
rent Topic club meeting Monday
night at the Central Y. M. G. A. A
new Grafonola has been bought by
the club and a program of grand
opera selection will be given during
the meal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-04

The ladies of Lincoln Post Circle,
will serve Pension day dinner Satur-
day at Lincoln Esost hall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

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