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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-04

Dancing school and social dance to-
night at Kellam hall.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-04

Paul Walker, general attorney of the
Rock Island, is recovering at his home
in Topeka after a weeks illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-04

H. H. O'Bryhim swore to a COM
plant in the court of Topeka today
charging A. C. Longren and F. E.
Kuhlman with selling a Ford automo-
bile for him and holding up the pro-
ceeds. O'Bryhim states that he en-
ployed the defendants to sell the Ford
car last July for 5000; that he owed
them a repair bill of $3.50 and ex-
pected only s172.50 when they sold
he car but didn't get that. He alleges
that they really sold the car for $3.50
and have failed and refused to pay
him anything. A warrant was issued
charging a criminal offense
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-04

THE range of prices for grain futures
on The Chicago Board of Trade as re-
ported by Thos. ]. Myers, Broker Column
biau Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-04

MRS. CELIA FORDYCE, hoo
Taylor street, died Sunday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. t. G
Ball, in Waveland, Ind. One daugh-
ter, Miss Lulu Fordyce. lives in To
peka. The funeral will be held in
Waveland.
MRS. V. F. PARKHURST, age IS
died this morning at her home, the
Devon, Twelfth and Taylor streets
She is survived by two sons, Frank H
and George W. Parkhurst, and oPe
daughter, Miss Ellen G. Parkhurst
The funeral will be held at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning in Penwelps
chapel. Services will be private and
friends are requested to send nc
flowers,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-04
Chicago, Dec. 4.
Kansas City Grain Market

1.-THE range of prices for grain futures OF
The Kansas City Board of Trade as re
ported by Thos J. Myers. Broker. Colum
bian Rldg.l
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
SEVENTEEN AMERICANS TAKEN
FROM TRAIN, STRIPPED
AND EXECUTED.
ONLY ONE AMER RlCAN ESCAPES
After First News Was Received q
Censorship Was imposed on Wires
Between Juarez and Chihuahua
City by Carranza Officials.

FL Paso, TeX.-Seyenteen persons,
all thought to be Americans returning
from Chihuahua City to reopen mines
at CusihuiriaChic, Chihuahua, were
taken from a Mexican Northwestern
train by bandits, stripped and lined up
along the track for execution, accord
ing to a message received here from
Thomas NJ. Holmes, one of the II
who escaped
Whether the remaining 16 Ameri-
cans were executed is not known def
initely here, but it is feared they
were killed.
1t is supposed the bandits belonged
to the forces of Gen. Jose Rodriguez,
a Villa supporter, known to be oper-
ating in Chihuahua against the de
factO government of Mexico.
Almost Immediately after the first
news was received a censorship was
imposed on the wires between Juarez
and Chihuahua City by the Carranza
officials. This action was taken, it
was said, until the story could be
verified from official Mexican sources" -"
According to the brief message re-
ceived here, the train bearing the
Americans was stopped by the ban
dts about so miles west of Chihuahua
City. The mining men were taken
from the train, robbed, stripped naked
and lined up along the cars for ex-
ecution. Holmes was said to have
been on the extreme end of the line,
and as the firing squad took position,
it is reported, he broke away and fed
into the desert. With feet and body
cut and bleeding from stones and
sharp cactus, he ran until he no long
er heard the whistle of bullets pass
him.
He succeeded in reaching friendly
MeXicans, it is reported, and was aid
ed back to Chihuahua City.
The first news of the bandit raid
was received here through a cryptic
telegram from Holmes to officials of
the smelling company, asking them to
notify his wife that he had reached
Chihuahua City and was safe. Wheth-
er he was prevented from sending
further information or supposed news
of the occurrence already had reach
ed Ell Paso is not known.
His message aroused anxiety con-
Cerning the fate Of the other men
known to have left Chihuahua City
for Cusihuiriachic and before the
censorship was imposed they succeed
ed in getting into communication
with mining men in Chihuahua City,
who furnished the brief details of the
attack.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
CAN LAUGH AT T0RPED0ES
Pecuiiarly-Constructed Ship That Has
Proved Itself TO Be of Real
Value In Warfare.

Monitors of very queer sort were
introduced not long ago at the Darda-
nelles by the allies. Amusing descrip-
tons of these craft have been printed
in London, but In spite Of their ludi-
crous appearance 1t seems that they
are real factors. Some time ago when
Cne of the boats first put in at Kepha-
los harbor In the Aegean 1t caused
CONSERVATION. Instead of steaming in
like an ordinary war vessel, it seemed
to waddle through the water like a
huge goose, and from a distance looked
as II 1t were showing its bow to the
stern. A large turret is carried on a
high, fat deck This mounts two IA
inch rifles. Just below the surface Of
the water the sides OF the monitor
bulge out about ten feet and then
curve down. This peculiar hull con-
struction accounts for the clumsy
movements of the vessel, but It is said
to make it proof against torpedoes.
The ship is large and roomy. The
only armament it carries in addition
to the heavy guns are aerial rifles
Popular Mechanics.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
IF HAIR IS TURNING
GRAY, USE SAGE TEA
Don't Look Old! Try Grandmother's
Recipe to Darken and Beautify
Gray, Faded, LifeIess Hair.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully darkened, glossy and abundant
with brew Of Sage Tea and Sulphur
Whenever her hair fell out or took on
that dull, faded or streaked appear
ance, this simple mixture was applied
with wonderful effect. BY asking at
any drug store for "Wyeths Sage and
4 ksulphur Hair Remedy" you will get
rge bottle Of this old-time recipe,
ready to use, for about 80 cents. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair and Is splendid for dan
druff, dry, itchy scalp and falling hair
A well-known druggist says every.
body uses Wyeths Sage and Sulphur.
because 1t darkens 30 naturally and
evenly that nobody can tell 1t has been
applied--it's so easy to use, too. You
simply dampen a comb or soft brush
and draw 1t through your hair, taking
one strand at time. BY morning
the gray hair disappears; after an
other application or two, 1t is re.
stored to its natural color and looks
glossy, soft and abundant.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
UGH! CALONEL MAKES YOU SICK!
CLEAN LIVER AND BOWELS MY WAY
lust 0nCe Try "Dodsons Liver Tone" When Bilious Cons
paed, HeadaChy-DOn't Lose a Days Work

back guarantee that each spoonful
will clean your sluggish liver better
than a dose Of nasty calomel and thas
1t won't make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is real nyeg
medicine. You'll know II next nom
ing, because you will wake up fee]-
ing fine, your liver will be working.
your headache and dizziness gone.
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and
cannot salivate Give Il to your chill
dren. Millions of people are using
Dodson's Liver Tone instead Of dan
gerous calomel now. Your druggist
will tell you that the sale Of calomel
is almost stopped entirely here.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Liven up your sluggish liver! Feel
fine and cheerful; make your work a
pleasure; be vigorous and full OF am.
bition. But take no nasty, danger
Gus calomel. because it makes you
sick and you may lose a days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis OF the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile Ike
dynamite, breaking 1t up. That's
when you feel that awful nausea and
cramping.
Listen to me! II you want TO enjoy
the incest, gentlest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced just
take a spoonful OF harmless Dodson's
Liver Tone. Your druggist or dealer
sells you a so cent bottle Of Dodson's
Liver Tone under my personal money.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Reasonable Doubt. 4"


. Ordinarily everybody knows what
reasonable doubt means, and what
the law means when It says that the
prisoner cannot be convicted II the
jury has reasonable doubt Of his In
nOcence. But when the Judge gives
a dozen instructions on reasonable
doubt 1t is clear that nobody could
understand what It meant.
Saint Augustine, when questioned
about doctrine of the church, said;
"If you ask me, | don't know; but
If you don't ask me, | know very
we'll"
The result is in any important case,
that the confused jury goes out to
find a verdict, taking with them an
armful of instructions. Half OF these
instructions will tell them that II they
believe certain things, they must find
the prisoner guilty, and the other half
will tell them that If they believe other
things, they must acqut the prisoner;
and sometimes these instructions will
be so drawn that, upon the statement
Of the same beliefs, one instruction
tells them to acquit the prisoner and
the other tells them to convict him.
SO they do not know what to do and
probably toss up a penny on the yer.
dict.-Melville Davisson Post, In Sat.
urday Evening Post.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Most Eminent Medical Authorities Endorse It
New Remedy Kidney Bladder and all Uric Acid Troubles

during many years Of experimentation
has discovered O new remedy which
is thirty.seven times more powerful
than lithia In removing uric acid from
the system. II you are suffering from
backache or the pains of rheumatism,
go to your best druggist and ask for
a so cent box OF "AnAric' put up by
Doctor Pierce, or send 10c for a large
trial pck'g. DR.. Pierce's Favorte Pre-
scription for weak women and DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
for tho blood havo been favorably
known for the past forty years and
more. They are standard remedies
to.day-as well as Doctor Pierces
Pleasant Pellets for the liver and
bowels. You can have sample Of any
one OF these remedies by writing DR..
Pierce, and sending 10c for trial pack
age.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

DR.. Eberle and DR.. Brathwaite as
we'll es DR.. Simon-all distinguished
Authors-agree that whatever may be
the disease, the urine seldom fails In
furnishing us with clue to the princi.
pies upon which 1t is to be treated,
and accurate knowledge concerning
the nature of disease can thus be OBJ
tanned. II backache, scalding urine or
frequent urination bother or distress
you, or II uric acid in the blood has
caused rheumatism, gout or sciatica
or you suspect kidney or bladder
= trouble Just write DR.. Pierce at the
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y; send
q sample OF urine and describe symp.
toms. You will receive free medical
advice after DR.. Fierce's chemist has
examined the urine-this will be care.
fully done without charge, and you
will be undor no obligation. DR.. Pierce
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
He Was Too Candid.

There is a Cleveland man whose
business often takes him to New York.
He doesn't stay long-two days at the
most-but 1t seems long to his wife.
And the other day his wife kicked.
my DEAR" she said, "the next time
you go to New York | want you to
take me along"
"You wouldn't have a good time"
he answered.
k"Why wouldn't have good timer
) Because you have such a Jealous
disposition"
The next time she's going If she has
to travel on a different Car.-Cleve-
land Plaindealer.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
His Job.

There was once a rich but very
mean old lady who paid her servants
as little as possible, and kept very
few.
One of her staff was a thin, very
miserable-looking lad Of twelve, who
answered the door, did the knives and
the windows, waited at table, weeded
the garden, washed the poodle and
had the rest of the time to himself.
One visitor asked him:
well, my boy, and what do you
do here?'
Il do a butler and a gardener out of
q Job" snapped the lad sourly.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Money Talks.

Times are a trihe hard in the Cot
ton Belt just now and money is a lit.
tie scarce Evidently Uncle Ephraim
thinks so, for ne came up to his sup.
ply merchant the other day and said:
"Marse John, times is tighter than
is ever seen 'em before. Do you
know, Marse John, can't get no
money at all? No, sir, | can't get
nuthin'! | cant even get hold of a
nickel! Do you know, Marse John,
hit actually looks Ike I'll have to go
to preachin' in order to make a livin'.
| done it once and amt too good
to do it again"-Saturday Evening
Post.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Blue Sky Was the Limit.

New York.-Henry Gallant, pawn.
broker Of st. Louis, upon whose COM
plant Frank T. Thompson was recent.
ly arrested charged with swindling
Gallant out of $6O,OOO at faro, was di.
rected by the court to provide a bond
Of 100000 to insure his appearance
when Thompson is put on trial.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Jewish Relief Dav.

Washington.-President Wilson was
asked to set aside a day as jewish re.
lief day, on which contributions should
be raised for suffering Jews in the
war zone, in a resolution introduced
by Senator MARITIME Of New Jersey.
The resolution said 100000 Jews
were in desperate condition in Eu.
rope.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Typhus Victims in Mexico.

Galveston, Tex.-There were 3,24l
cases Of typhus in Mexico City and
suburbs during December with 305
deaths. The death rate of cases treat
ed in the hospitals was about per
cent. There are about $500 cases in
the city and suburbs now.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Not a Serious Matter.

Finn, the comedian, once stumbled
over a lot of woodenware in front OF
store, whereupon the shopkeeper
cried:
"You came near kicking the bucket
this time, mister
ooh, no." said Finn, quite compla.
Gently. II only turned little pale"
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
As 70 Your Hair and Skin by Using
Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant, super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
OF the skin under conditions which, II
neglected, tend to produce a state Of
irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
BuIuars Lack SUPPLIES,

Paris.-The Bulgarian army is in a
lamentable condition from lack OF
supplies, according to information
given by deserters from Gievgeli, says
a Havas dispatch from Saloniki. The
commissary service is totally made
quate.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Maaazlnes Must Be Dry.

Spokane, Wash.--Hundreds Of peri
odicals were withdrawn from news.
stand sale because Of the statewide
prohibition law forbidoing the adver.
tising of liquors. In cases where
magazines were not withdrawn, pages
containing liquor advertisements
were cut out
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Number Missing Reaches 1856.

London-An announcement by the
Peninsula and Oriental Steamship
Compay says the number Of persons
on board the steamer Persia who have
not been accounted for aggregates 1886.
or these 1l9 were passengers and 217
members of the crew.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Nobody Hurt.

Hotel Clerk-Say, you called the
man in Room 13 an hour too early
this morning.
POrter-Did he get up?
Hotel Clerk-Only partly. He got
his back up.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build UD The system

Take the Old Standard GROVE S
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. Tho
Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. 50 cents.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renoyine" and be cured. Do not
wait until the heart organ is beyond
repair. "Renovine' Is the heart and
nerve tonic. Price soc and Sl.0Q.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Insidious Sheer,

Seth Smiggles says you are an
other Daniel Webster
YES" said Senator Sorghum;
Seth is always comparing me with
somebody who is dead"
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Mans Foolish lmpatience.

In that worthiest Of all struggles
the struggle for self-mastery and good
ness-we are far less patient with our
selves than God is with Unsolicited.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Nolvt0aDoid
Operations
These Three Women Tell How They
Escaped the Dreadful Ordeal of
Surgical Operations.

Hospitals great and necessary institutions but they
should be the last resort for who suffer with Ills
peculiar to their Many letters file in the Plnkham
Laboratory at Lynn, Mass prove that great number of
after they have been recommended to submit to an
operation have been made we'll by Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound Here three such letters All
sick women should read them.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes

make us look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes; Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co..
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

A man is usually able to conceal his
middle name while he lives, but 1t
nearly always breaks out on his tomb
stone.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Too Cheap.

Charmion-Shall dissolve another
pearl In the chalice for your break
fast?
Cleopatra-No; pearls are too mex
u5ensive and commonplace. Boil me
an egg.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Practically any outdoor game that
child plays in the streets Of New
York is a violation of the law.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America,
therefore the best, delights the housewife,
AL good groees. Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

It's no use in trying to convince a
mule that he is stubborn.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female
troubles will vanish in thin air after using
"Femenina" Price soc and SI.oo.--Adv
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Peace az Any Price.

DO you let your wife have her own
way"
Certainly; and most of mine. -
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Wash day is smile day if you use Red
Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore
the best made. Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Earthquake In Creuon.

Newport, Ore.-rwo sharp earth.
quake shocks here caused much
alarm. No damage was reported.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
EC-Zene Kills Eczema.

Let us prove it. Accept no substitute. II
your Druggist does not have it, write to
Ec-Zene Co., St. Paul, Minn.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Manners are the orchids OF ciyiliza
tion; courtesy is its sweet yiolets.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

A, cozy corner is a handy place in
which to sweep the dirt.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Don't Judge a ham by it's canvas
cover.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Insults and pills are best swallowed
chewing.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Detroit, Mich" When 1 first took Lyd

=
with female troubles that could do anything and doctor
said would have to undergo operation could hardly G Walk Walk
it had done for others thought would try it. got bottle OF
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound and package OF Lydia
Pnkams Sanaive Wash and used them according directions
They helped today able all work and lam WELL
Mrs THos DwYER 989 Milwaukee Ave, East Detroit Mich
Bellevue Pal suffered than tongue can tell with terrible
hearing down pains Inflammation tried several doctors and
thew ali told me the story that could get well without
Oeraton dreaded the thought OF that also tried
GOOD many other medicines that
Of them helped until friend advised me to give Lydia Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial The first bottle helped kept
taking it and now don't know what to be sick more and
am picking up in weight am 20 years old and weigh l pounds
II will be the greatest pleasure if have the oppor
tuny to recommend any other suffering IRENE
FRoEL1oHER 1923 Manhattan St., North Sde Bellevue Pa
If YOU special advice write to Lydia e. Pinkham
Mod 20 letter will be opened,
read and held in strict confidence
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15
Wbara Suit,srland eads.

Switzerland spends more for relief
of the poor than does any other coun-
try
The Harrison times., 1916-01-15

Marinette, Wis-"I went to the doctor and
he told me | must have an operation for female
trouble, and hated to have it done as had been
married only short time. l would have terrible
pains and my hands and feet were cold all the
time took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was cured, and l feel better in every
way. l give you permission to publish my name
because am so thankful that feel well again."
Mrs. FRED BEHNKE, Marinette, Wis.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-23
OSAGE COUNCIL TO
GO TO WASHINGTON
Bid Submitted for Premium
on the Royalty Oil in
the Usage.

The Usage Indian Council will leave
FOR Washington, u. c.. next Thursday
10 confer with the secretary of the in
terror regarding two propositions OF
grave importance to the producing and
refining interests Of oklahoma.
FIRST they will submit to rhc secre-
tary proposition that has been up
proved ly the council. TO sell the roy.
atty oil in the Usage nation for Il
premium of three cents above the
posted market This proposition has
been made to the Osccs by the Pierce
OIL corporation assisted hy Charles
Page Little is known OF the offer
except the general terms and that II
was done very secretly Whether the
uffcr applies to an the royalty ,r Just
TO &c tain parts is unknown.
The other proposition the council
Will discuss with the government of
,ictala e. that OF leasing for oil the
unbiased portions Of the Usage nation.
The council Is very eager To have this
stuff sold nov as they believe II will
bring good prices md there are some
n elections tfat the secretary may
agree with them.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-23

good FOR 200 barrels each and No. I,
Is on top OF the sand
y. w Gilltland's No. ( on the Nor,t
i.oonis farm in l6-27-4 Is mal,ine s00
barrels and No. is on top of the SAND
me Empire Gas Il Fuel Co. No fl
ON the T., G. Warner faral in is-2S- an
Is making 225 barrels.
'The Empires No. Q on the Smith
farm in 2l-2S-i is making 200 barrels
:, me seme company's No. 4 on The
renly farm IN 2i-21-l is good for 40
barrels W. NV
me Man oil company's Nos 10
ana ~ on the Foster farm in 2l-27.I
are making 500 barrels.
me Prairie oil 4 Gas Co.'S Nos q
ana 4 on the Bell farm In eS-a7-i nre
good for 400 barrels each.
The Nc Man OH company No 10 o,
the Kramer farm in 2S.21-t is good
for 500 barrels. s'o'
Ihe Empire Gas & Fuel Co. M o
on inc Brown farm In 1924 is vnoS
Tor ESQ barrels. sN'
the Monitor oil & Gas Co No I,
on 'he Brown farm In l6-2S.i is man
ing 200 barrels. ''''"-
Inc Carter OH company No. 4 ON
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-23
Around Pawncc.

special to The World.
PAWNEE, Okla. Dec % Never
IN the history OF the city of paWnee
have the prospects for the develop
mont ~ oil and gas been SO BRIGHT as
at the present time The Cosden
people have the pit duG and every
thing in readiness for the moving of
the der'icl, and machinery from the
abandoned well In 21-23-3 to the
northwest quarter OF S6-2S-l. The
moving will he dorc Just as soon as
they can complete the pulling Of the
casins. This location is six miles
north and one mile west Of the city
Last week deal was practically
closed whereby the Rosemore oil y
Gas Co took over a block Of leases
about four miles west of town, aud
they viii soon begin the development
OF this block
The dope has 1t that certain parties
are now at work getting together Il
block of leases around 1O-2O-j. about
seven miles south OF the city. The
understanding is that If the block is
completed rs desired the povonion oil
company will make a thorough test or
the same
The quaker we'll in l2-21-6, east OF
town. Is drilling at 500 feet This test
Is supposed To be on good structures. as
local dealers SOLD leases IN this viciu-
ity for SS5 per acre before drilling
operations started.