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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
Girl OF SCARLET
Her Activities Balk Police and
Health Officials.
Case Comes Before the City
Health Board Meeting.
Was BANISHED FROM HOME
Then She Began to Turn on
Men, Her Downfall.
Board Gets Excited and Says a
Vice Wave.
Was BANISHED FROM HOME

In Topeka there is a woman OF the
scarlet brand She is not of the kind
whose names are found on the ponce
docket every day for she is far too
wary. Robert Service found one. Of
her kind in the for north, Unalaska, TO
be exact, and she gave him the idea
for his famous poem, The Harry II
is said. But any policeman Will say
the woman will be found in any city.
Her name seldom appears on the
police docket because she does not
come upon the streets.
But to begin in the beginning; four
months ago a beautiful girl. it is said
she was beautiful and still is, lived on
the West side. An only child, her
home was happy. Then she fell. Her
parents tried to reform her but she
had started tobogganing and she kept
on going. She became afflicted with
a serious ailment. Her folks turned
her out of home. But she didn't leave
the city Finding a room here, she
started out to avenge herself on those
who had caused her downfall, men.
She Knows Book of Grief.
u The girl is old. but her years all
told are less than a score.
iHBy heart, she knows the book of
grief and tragedy from beginning to
end. At night she does not go upon
the street as do others of her kind.
The case of this girl has been taken
up by the city board of health. The
hoard has found itself almost helpless
to combat her. She is spreading her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
Clears Complexion

Don't worry about skin troubles.
You can have a clear, clean complex
ion by using little zemo. obtained at
any drug store for 25c, or extra large
bottle at 800.
Zemo easily removes all traces OF
pimples, black heads, eczema, and
ringworm and makes the skin clear
and healthy Zemo is neither watery,
sticky nor greasy and stains nothing.
1t is easily applied and costs a mere
trif1e for each application. 1t is al
ways dependable.
Zemo, Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR ILL
Franz Joseph Catches Severe Cold
While Inspecting Troops.

London, July 81. Emperor Franz
Joseph of Austria caught a severe chill
while inspecting his troops, says a
Vinnea dispatched forwarded to Lon
don by the correspondent at The
Hague of the Exchange Telegraph
company.
His majesty is described as being
very i'll and confined to his bed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
MAYFLOWER RETURNS
President Back in Washington After
Weeks Cruise on Yacht.

Washington, July 31.-President
Wilson returned to Washington early
this morning on the naval yacht May
flower following a weeks cruise down
the Chesapeake bay to Hampton
Roads He was driven Immediately to
the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
WILLCUTS WINS SHOOT

Only Two Events of Weekly Rifle Club
shoot Completed.
S. E. Willcuts won the weekly shoot
of the Topeka Rifle club at both the
300 and 500 yards events. Only the
two distances were shot as the firing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
GETS NO-HlT VICTORY
Saffell, of Ideal Bakery. Blanks Fas
Santa Ee ApDrentice Team

SaffelI, Of Ideal Bakery. Blanks Fast
Santa Fe Apprentice Team.
..Sapho" Saffell, the much talked
about semi-pro pitcher, added further
to his glory wh.n he pitched the Ideal
Bakery team to a no-hit, no-run VIC
tory over the Santa Fe Apprentices.
The score: r. H. T.
Ideal 800 900 500 0
Apps. ...... 900 900 600 Q 0
Batteries Saffell and Schaffer;
Webster and Peterson.
The Ideal Bakery claims to have the
fastest team in Topeka and issues a
challenge TO any team that wishes to
dispute the claim The Ideal manage
ment is particularly anxious to sched-
ule games with the Topeka Greys and
the Palace team. Managers wanting
games should call R. C. Kephart, 10s
East Sixth street. Phone. 4254 Red.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31

did not begin on schedule and the
time was limited
In the 800 yard shoot Willcuts made
a score of IA out of possible 100;
Clyde Schenck was second with 10: NJ.
Coffin was third with 20 out of 90.
and Theo. Thomas was fourth with 46
out of 100.
In the 500 yard event Willcuts
made ~ out Of 700: Clyde Schenck As
out of 80; and Theo. Thomas 16 out
of 100.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
MAY TRADE CIVILIANS
Berlin Would Swap All Over As Unfit
for Warfare.

Berlin, July 81, via London.-There
is a strong possibility that the question
Of informed civilians will be practically
settled shortly by a decision to ex-
change all those over forty-five years
old.
1t is thought that those between
forty-five and fifty will be releastd.
contingent upon their unfitness :or ac-
tive military service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31
FARMERS ALLIANCE co.
Which Has Returned 26 Millions to
Stockholders.

In his report to the fifty-sixth semi
annual meeting of the board of direct
ors of the Farmers Alliance Insurance
company of Mcpherson. Kan. Secre-
tIry c. F. Mingenback gives review
of the business transacted by the asso-
citation in the twenty-efght years of its
existence, which follows:
Total amount of in
surance written. :. $215, 81, 1850
Amount of premiums
collected. .. z.74S.l77. 90
Paid net for losses to
policy holders. 1,s1s.0oo.0o
Cost of handling bust
Amount saved to policy
holders based on
stock company rates 2,48O, 4S4. 90
Amount of business
written first mos.
Amount received in
premiums. 16S, 24S.47
Amount paid out for
losses and expenses. 100, S66.88
Net gain in resources -
for first mos. 1916. 42,ss15s
ers. $4,000
The association writes insurance on
farm buildings and contents, livestock
and grain. 1t also has a separate de-
partment IL which it writes insurance
in villages and towns for its retired
policy holders. 1t carries both a stat
utory reserve and a guarantee fund,
approximating 100000. 1t has no
CO pital; is strictly mutual; has never
borrowed a dollar from any bank for
the payment of losses and has met
every condition imposed upon it as an
insurance company. It's policy is to
pay its losses as soon as they are adj
justed.
1t writes two forms of policies: One
Is the advance cash plan and the ether
Is the note or installment plan.
Its business is confined to Kansas
and is strictly a Kansas institution.
owned and operated by the farmers
of Kansas and governed by the fol-
lowing board of directors: ExSu-
preme Judge S. H. Allen of Topeka.
ex-Congressman E. R. Ridgely of
Mulberry, Edwin Capsey of Soldier,
j. w. Laybourn of Usage City. Julian
H. Brown of Newton, J. ]. Wilson of
Creensburg, ]. W. McFadden of Stat
ford, H. w. Ruble of Wichita, 1. Cos
lett of Harper. and I. r. Talbot, C.
F. Mingenback, Van Goodsheller, B.
+. McGill, Sam Eaton and ex-District
Judge P. J. Galle.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-31

Republican candidate for judge of the
court or Topeka. Qualified, "a years prac-
tice of law; 81 years resident Of Topeka.
Married. Wife, five children. He needs
job. Taxpayer. Working for he other
fellow for thirty years. Past 90 years of
age. Served 10 years on City, County and
District Committees, Shawnee County. Lived
in North Topeka over 20 years Through
floods. Always active for Republican
party. Never held office. He is the right
man. Give him your vote
political ADVERTISEMENT
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

BROOKLYN.


Mrs. Alma Bartlett is very ill Of grip.
Maynard Blaisdell went to Bangor Fri
day for few days.
Miss Irene Wells returned to Bates col
lege, Lewiston, Thursday.
Henry Kane, jr., OF Addison, is visiting
his grandfather, H. s. Kane,
George c. Hall and T. c. Stanley came
from Bangor Monday to begin their
farming.
Miss Annie Dollard spent several days
last week at Sedgwick, the guest Of Miss
Msdella Small.
Chester Kane went to Rockland Thurs
day to enter Knox hospital for treatment
OF his hand.
Miss Jennie Tyler, of Lynn, Mass, came
home Wednesday, called here by the ILL
ness OF her mother.
Capt. X. G. Stewart, OF Jonesport, was in
town two days last week, coming here in
his schooner Maine.
Mrs. Edith Phillips, who has been visit
ing her son, Capt. Fred PHILIPPE, at Rock.
Mass, two months, is home.
The tile workers for the Porter house
came Saturday. The contractor, Mr..
Beekman, OF Boston, came with them.
DR.. F. 8. Herrick and Fl. M. Pease had
their houses wired for electric lights last
week. G. F. Colt is having his store
wired.
Herman Brscy ~of Otter Creek, is visit
ing in town. Mr.. Bracy sold his farm
last year to Alexander Porter, jr., OF Bos-
ton. His many friends are glad to well
come him.
Rev. Harry Taylor and Miss Ruth Taylor,
OF Boston, are in town for three weeks.
They will hold revival services at the
Baptist church.
Naskeag lodge, F. and A. NJ, worked
the third degree on two candidates
Wednesday evening. There was large
attendance. Supper was served at the
close of tie evening.
April 10. UNE FEMME.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
RELATION OF THE
Hen TO HER BROOD

A. the chicks grow older and re-
Quire less care the mother hen viii
leave them, writes a correspondent of
the Orange Judd Farmer. At this
time l give more attention than was
previously necessary. l find hens vary
in their actions AZ regards the chicks.
Some appear to be willing to leave
them when quite small. others cannot
seem to bring themselves to the point
Of doing 30 and occasionally, II not
prevented. a hen will stay with the
chicks long after they can care for
themselves. In such a case she may
begin laying again In the coop In
which she has her brood. She may
steal her nest In the grass near the
coop. In cases Of this kind not only IL
1t unnecessary to have the hen with
the chicks. but there Is danger Of the
loss of eggs laid and also the danger
Of acquiring the habit OF nest stealing
! confine such hen In a yard until
she has forgotten her brood.
The exercise the hen gets with the
chicks In plotting them about and
scratching for them Is a fine thing,
and she is In much better condition
when 1t comes time to leave than she
would have been In the yard with the
other fowls. At the same time 1t viii
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

not do to let her stay with the chicks
for too long a period. In this respect
am governed by the actions and con
dition Of the hen Some hens can stay
later with the chicks to better advan-
tage than others, while few hens will
desert the chicks when they are too
young. To overcome this Last difficulty.
as well as to gain In other respects. I
Try to have two or three broods OF
chicks Of about the same age. In that
case II q hen deserts her brood too
early the chicks can be, II necessary.
combined with the other broods.
At the time the hen leaves or is tax
en- from the chicks they need a GER
tain amount Of watching. At night
they miss the hen in the coop. Some
times this only shows BY their hud-
ding more closely together. yet at
other times some win wander aimless-
" about. seemingly unwilling to enter
the coop. Perhaps they will at last en-
ter the coop Of another brood and 9th
ers In the brood may follow their ex
ample until two broods win be crowd
ed into one coop.
fnd, however. that BY watching
the chicks and seeing that they re-
turn to the proper coop for two or
three nights after the hen has left
them. they will. as a rule. continue to
return to the coop with no further
trouble until later in the season, when
It becomes time to unite the broods.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
Tho blood il tho LIZ.

a, me blood IL the life because II 10 the nutri-
e nuid. II the blood becomes very impure,
Ae bones, the muscles and other parts Of the
10y are impaired and finally become dis
sea' sishter variations In the quality Of
~ o'ood. such ~ sre often brought about
breathing the bad air Of unventilated
a, oms' have equally sure though len plain
suects on the nervous system.
/. sons that hsve any reason 70 believe that
~. blood . not pure should begin 70 take
SassaparillA at once. This medicine
.. aons more than any other In cleansing,
, a. and revitajising the blood and Civ
functions.
yo' want to be entirely satisAed, insist on
Hoods. Accept 10 snhstituts.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
..,N", en,,nu.

Governor Curtis Wednesday appointed
Mayor John F. Woooman, of Bangor,
Franklin K. Redlon, of Portland, Charles
i. Creig htop, of Thomaston, and John d.
Clifford, ST., Of Lewiston, as commission
ers to provide for altering and enIarging
the State prison at Thomaston. Under the
law passed by the last legislature, the
governor is a member of the commission,
and two Of the commissioners are republic
cans and two democrats.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
Her One Failing.

Frank was an ardent lover and, like
disposition. He was always worrying
Ellen with silly questions, most OF
which she answered patiently.
The other day he reached the limit,
however, when he asked:
always love me just as much as you
do nowf'
Ellen thought 1t time to alter her
treatment of his one fault.
! Because" she answered gently, II
am never able to cure myself OF any
Of my bad habits. London Answers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

The choice to be made In the way
of breed OF chicken for the farm
usually lies between one of the
American breeds or the Orpingtons
on the one hand and Mediterranean
breed on the other. As a general
thing the Leghorns will probably
lay more eggs the year round than
the American breeds. The question
to be decided Is whether this fact
ofYsets the difficulty Of their control
and the fact that their carcasses
are not generally considered 30 de-
sirabie. The hen with brood Ia a
White Wyandotte.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
The Chick aroodsr.

The chief factor to look to In the pur-
chase Of q brooder Il that 1t be well
buiit and that It IL well ventilated
Growing chicks require an abundant
supply of fresh air. a. they breathe
very rapidly and soon exhaust the sup
ply Of oxygen II the proper ventilation
= not provided
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
And Mona Ai,ks,

There are three kinds Of switch
tenders"
Count 'em or"
There's the man at the railroad
crossing, the woman at the telephone
once and the woman who wears false
hair."-Richmond Times Dispatch.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
Qualified.

Tommy, with a determined look on
his face. marched into the parlor and
up to his pretty sisters ardent sutton.
What's them?" he demanded. thrust.
Ing out grimy hand full Of small
white objects.
Beans" promptly replied the young
man, with an ingratiating smile.
HE does know 'em, maw," bawled
Tommy triumphantly to the adjoining
room. You said he didn't."-Puck-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
BLUEHILL FALLS.

Mrs. B. H. Candage is i'll.
Roswell Eaton spent last week with
Carl Beede.
Mrs. Angie Candage is with her brother,
8. Il. Conary, for a few days.
Miss Lizzie Conary is at Stinson's Neck,
Deer Isle, for a short visit with her
sister, Mrs. Olive Emerson.
April 10. CRUMBS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
Conquers Rheumatism
In a Very Few Days

One half teaspoonful of Rheuma
taken once day has driven the pain
and agony from thousands of racked,
crippled and despairing rheumatics,
during the last five years.
Powerful and sure; quick acting, yet
harmless, Rheuma gives blessed relief
almost at once. The magic name has
reached every hamlet in the land, and
there is not druggist anywhere who
cannot tell you If he wil1-of almost
marvellous cures.
If you are tortured with rheumatism
or sciatica, you can get two bottles OF
drmnniss f fo3 not a. tnan ~ w a
the Understanding that if it does not
drive rheumatic poisons from your
system-money back.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
POULTRY NOTES.

Growing goslings are greater 4
grass eaters than old geese. 4
? turkeys are reliable for both 4
? incube'ion and brooding. 4
' All laying and growing chick 4
? ems must have some kind Of 4
, meat food in order to do their 4
b best. 4
, Don't allow the feed to stand 4
, from one meal to the next and 4
, expect ducks to be satisfied with 4
b It. Z
? In properly matured pullets all 4
, surplus energy beyond that need
, ed to meet the requirements Of 4
, the body is available for the pro- 4
, duction of eggs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

"A druggist has many opportunities
to make lasting friends Of his custom
ers." said Mr.. J. G. Brady, popular
RexaIl Pharmacist of FAN River,
Mass. 1.-THE very nature Of his busi-
ness draws their confidence for little
helpful suggestions on the matter Of
health Many people have thanked
me for recommending Rexall orderlies
q the best relief for constipation and
IT. resultant Ills. Put up In dainty
candy tablet form, they are pleasant to
the taste ana make IN ideal LAXATIVE
for the home-for man, women and
children alika."
We have the exclusive selling rights foE
this great laxativa
E. G. MOORE
THE RECALL STORE
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
Asiakie Turkey.

Aaadc Turkey had a civilization
thousands OF years ago. The interior
OF that country Is populated today by
!armers to whom modern knives and
FORKS are unknown. The spoons they
use are OF wood, and each family
makes its own.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

hostess - Mr.. Jiggers, what can I
zap You TOT Guest-I'm going to be
aAe Mary and have q little lamb
Baltimore American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

Poultrymen are liable to grow chick
ems faster than nature allows causing
q leg weaknass. This denotes Lack OF
ash. Bonemsal given In dishes 20 the
birds may hslp Themselves h . good
remedy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

de-Does 1t matter what you wear
uonlgnt? She - Does It matter? l
mould say 1t does. Why. only my old
trends will be there.-Judge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
GOTT'S ISLAND.

Howard Kelley and wife, OF fremont,
are visiting relatives here.
Henry and George Hussey, of Black
Island, were here Thursday.
Mrs. A. j. Baboidge, OF Bur Harbof,
visited friends here this week.
Dennis Driscoll and wife are visiting
their daughter, MRS. Clara Phillips, ct
Southwest Hsrbor.
April Z. CHIfs.
MARIAVILLE.
Ralph Foster has moved his family to
Bangor.
Mr.. Bsaton Is visiting his daughtsz.
Mrs. Hollis Carter.
April 2. =.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

The daily life Of the Servian is full
A. superstition. He Is supsrstitions
about the manner In which he rises In
The morning. about what first meets
b,s sight. how he dresses and washes
and whom he meets, of what food he
oats and the time and manner Of serv-
ing throughout the entire day. Atten-
tion is also paid to whether the cocks
crow in time. whether dogs bark much.
~ frogs croak or the wind blows.
Again. special notice is taken Of the
tind of rain that falls, thunder. how
stars shine, II the moon has halo. II
II shines through a cloud, etc. The
aeyil eye" Is alone accountable for
disease and death. The Servian be-
lieves that for each malady that flesh
,s heir to God has given a remedy. He
believes that for each pain there Is a
healing herb. He believes In witches
beautiful young maidens who come
forth from the dew and are nourished
In a mysterious mountain. They meet
In the branches Of trees and are most
dangerous at supper time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
india's Telegraph Plant,

There are many strange species in
the vegetable world. and among some
Of the queerest may be mentioned
what Is called the telegraph plant
This plant halls from India. and each
Of its large leaves Is composed OF three
portions. During the day the largest
one stretches out toward the sun. so
as to catch the full warmth and bright.
ness. but when night comes on the big
leaf turns down. while each of the
small petals works day and night.
moving, as 1t were. independently.
They describe. in somewhat jerky
movements. complete circles, thus de-
irving their name.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

After man has succeeded in graft
Vlns a long felt desire to be his own
ooss he Is likely to ind that he has
uken on burden Of responsibility
which mars the Joy over his success
Albany Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12
aStUttsemmfS.
HAVE YOU Been SICK?
Then YOU realize the utter weakness
mat robs ambition, destroys appetite,
ard makes work burden.

Torestorethat strengtlia stauliisthat
,s 90 essential, nothing has ever equaied
nr compared with srott's Emulsion, be-
esuse its strength sustaining nourish-
r,ent invigorafes the blood to distribute
energy throughout the body while its tonic
value sharpens the appetite and restores
seaIth in a natural. permanent way.
II YOU are run down, tired, nervous,
o,erworked or lack strength, get Scott's
Emulsion to-day. 1t Is free from alcohol.
SCOT, & Bovine. bloomfield. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-04-12

Osscontent u the want of self rsH.
sac@ 1t b innrmity OF will.-Emee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-08-18
The II. {. II. L. 10 Hold Convention.

The Carroll County Womana Christ
ian Temperance Union will hold its
annual county convention. in the Fire
mems Hall. In Hampstead. Friday,
September 18th. beginning promptly at
9.3o o'clock in the morning, The pres
ident. Mrs. Phileua fenby, viii preside
at all lis sessions. Mrs. Mary Il. naB-
lnp. state president viii address the
afternoon session The ehIIdrenH'
hour. Will be from ! To o'clock. and
will be under the direction of Miss
Carrie Green. county superintendent
OF ioyal Legion work. who Is urepar-
ing line program. II is expected
that gold medal contest RIIl Dc
held. The children taking part sIli be
those who have silver medals. coming
from different seeflone OF the county
Al night. Mrs Hoge. state president OF
NlfE.nia. will make lie principal adj
dress Mr.. WillIam BogeTa vii rnn a
bus II The convention leaving fInka-
burg Il 30 o cloek ssndyyilIe al 500
aud Westminster n $50. In the aft-
ernoon Will leave Westminster only.
at : = III. The IadIes in charge are
planning TO make MS the banner con
'ention Of all yeaHn. and 1t Is hoped
all The members n the counts With
friends of the eauHs. will be present
Lunch and supper Il normal price
VIII be served IN Hli Nbo MAJ deelre