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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21

been saved. We have revised the in
surance laws for the advantage of the
safely insured and the last legislature
enacted the best banking law to be
found on the statute books of any
state.
second Largest school Fund.
Notwithstanding immense appro-
priations for every department of the
government and every need of the
people. the Democrat party has built
up in Missouri the second largest cash
public school fund of any of the
states and this, not by oppressively III
creasing taxation, but accompanied by
a steady reduction of the tax rate"
Mr.. DUNN called attention to the
prominence of Missouri Dem ocrats in
the affairs of the nation, Senator Stone
as chairman of the foreign relations
of the house of representatives Sena
tor Reed. leader of the senate; Secre-
tary Houston in the cabinet: Governor
Folk as chief counsel for the inter-
state commerce commission: Cover
Dockery as third assistant postmaster
general, and Governor Francis as am
bassador to Russia
The following presidential electors.
one from each congressional district,
were chosen by the district conven-
ton this morning:
First Observation-Disclosures electoT
Second district-George F, Crutch-
ley. Carroll county.
Third district-W. T. Shoop. Ray
county.
Fourth district-R. L Minton. Holt
county.
Fifth district-R. E. Omalley, Kan
sas City.
Sixth district-Senator W. A. An
thony, Cedar county.
Seventh district-Ewing Mitchell
Green county.
Eighth district-F. C. Woods, Nor
gan county.
Ninth district. o. Allison. Rails
county.
Tenth district-August Helderiy. st
Louis
Eleventh district-olfver Ash. St
Louis
Twelfth district-John R. McCar.
thy, St. Louis.
Thirteenth district-Frank P. AXE
Ironton.
Fourteenth district = Alfred L
Harry, Stoddard county.
Fifteenth district B. Ewing
Nevada
Sixteenth district-Dr A NJ Mar
tin. Laclede county.
At 1880 o'clock the convention tool
q recess until 8 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
SPRING CLEANUP
1t VIII Be Undertaken by the City
in About Three Weeks.

The annual spring cleanup for the
city will take place in about three
weeks, according to Commissioner
Porter, after property owners have
thoroughly cleaned their yards
Last year the city authorities start
ed their work before this was done
and the consequence was that within
4 few weeks the alleys, in some Iocali-
ties. looked worse than they did be-
fore the city cleaned house.
Commissioner Porter is determined
to avoid this feature this year and
will do his house cleaning after all
tin cans and other refuse is depos-
tied in the alleys. In this way he will
make a clean sweep of all refuse.
That the cost of spring cleaning Is
advancing each year the following fig
urcs viii show:
Total loads hauled in 1914. $50
Average cost per load. ..... "a
Total loads hauled in 1915 1925
Total cost. 054 SO
Average cost per load. ...s1 4
Commissioner Porter states that he
will announce a definite date when the
work will be started in order TO give
all property owners time to dump any
refuse they may have in the alleys
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
DRESS WARM
AND KEEP
FEET DRY
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to
Take salts and Get Rid
of Uric Acid.

rheumatism is no respecter of age.
sex. color or rank If not the most
dangerous OF human Affections it is
one of the most painful Those sub
ject to rheumatism should eat less
meat. dress as warmly as possible,
avoid any undue exposure and, above
all. drink lots Of pure water
Rheumatism is caused by uric acid
which is generated in the bowels and
absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast it out in
the urine; the pores of the skin are
also a means Of freeing the blood OF
this impurity In damp and chilly.
cold weather the skin pores are closed
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work. they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate this uric acid
which keeps accommodating and circu-
lating through the system. eventually
settling in the joints and muscles
causing stiffness, soreness and pain
called rheumatism
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of Jed Salts; put a tablespoon
full in a glass of water and drink be-
fore breakfast each morning for
week. This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action. thus riding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. harmless
and is made from the acid of gra pes
and lemon juice, combined with Hthia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands OF folks who are subject 10
rheumatism. Here you have a pleas
ant. effervescent. Whitewater drink
which overcomes uric acid and is
beneficial to your kidneys as we'll
Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21

Late yesterday afternoon the local
weather bureau. in an official ukase,
announced the arrival OF spring y
few citizens casually glanced over the
statement ard forgot it,
But this morning, even before the
suns first beams slipped over the
horizon. the notes of the robin and
the chirp of the sparrow were waited
through a hundred open windows and
waking slumberers pricked up their
ears and wonderingly announced:
Spring is heret"
The cook. having ambIed out when
the Edison company furnished the
only light. was conscious OF WarpluS
the program somewhere when she
mixed the wheat cake batter. Then
the sun began to peep over he fence
and a familiar note floated into the
kitchen. The notes increased in vol
une and number. She began to hum
A keen ear might have distinguished a
faint resemblance to the harmony of
Ben Bolt. And then it dawned on her.
Spring is here
Wheat Cake Batter.
The wheat cake batter went through
the window From the barn a basket
full of eggs were recruited bucke-
of milk appeared and bread was trans
formed to toast.
Milady awoke when the sun was
high and the birds were bursting their
threats. A moment she listened and
then hurriedIy she scruinized the an
nouncements made yesterday after
noon by creators of spring headSears.
The convention delegates pushed
their way through the main street
bordering deeply and darkly over the
fate of the opposition. And then the
robin from his perch on the street car
wire shrilIy shrieked at them. Dele
gates to the convention looked up.
The deep, dark thoughts simmered
away The battlers looked each one
another over. And in body they re-
marked. It's spring" They flied a
lively tune. They picked up their
member who is was that had to be
smeared all over the convention hell
young Mans Fancy Turns"
The girl on her way to school heard
the WaFbIers and Immediately there
came to her mind the old familiar
rhyme, In spring a young mans
fancy lightly turns.
The young man hearing the hardin
gers of springtime bethought him {
moment and slowly murmured, I'll
spring and in spring a young mans
fancy lightly turns to thoughts of
a-a-a-how much he can get fol
his overcOat."
This morning along Shunganunga
fishermen, hook. line, can of worms
and all, took up their places. Porcf
swings were busted. spring house
cleaning thoughts ran wild. Pharma
cists began to display sassafras tea
sulphur and patent spring tonics
Blushing girls and frightened mel
figured up the number of weeks unit
June rolls round.
Yepl the birds were right, spring il
!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
SUPPORT La TOILETTE.
Farmers League Would Instruct Dele
gates for Wisconsin Man.

Fargo, n. D., March 21.-North
Dakota voters today are balloting in
the state presidential preference pri-
mary to elect six delegates each to the
Repu blican and Democrat national
conventions The non-partisan league,
a voting organization of farmers. has
Endorsed ten Democratic candidates.
pledged to no presidential candidate
and ten Republicans who are pledged
to United States Senator Robert M
La Toilette of Wisconsin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
SPRING, IT'S HERE!.
Officially = and Acceptably =
Winter Has Left Our Midst.
Notes of Robin, Chirps of Spar
row Usher in Season.
YOUNG MANS FANCY TURNS
Turns follow Much He Can
Get for His OVercOat.
House Clearinghouse and
Fishing Bait Are Ready.

Wanted-Resideac for innumcr-
able birds now on their way to this
place from southern winter quar-
tiers. Need not be steam heated
but mus be in good locality where
large families can be raised without
danger from street cars, automo-
biles or op-guns.-Advance Dele
CATION of Robins and Sparrows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
ENGLAND'S LID ON AUTOS,
PLAYER PIANOS, BICYCLES

London, March 21-Further re-
striction on the Importation Of lux
uries were imposed today at
meeting 70 the privy council King
George signed a proclamation pro-
hibiting the bringing in of automo-
biIes, motorcycles, various musical
instruments such as player pianos,
monographs, and spirits and other
strong drink with the exception OF
brandy and rum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
Item Welcomed
By Many Men

This will prove a welcome bit
of Information for all those who
are overwOrked, gloomy. despond-
ent. nervous and have trembling
limbs, heart palpitation. dizziness.
cold eNtremities, insomnia fear
without cause. dmidiry in ven
turing and general inability to act
naturally and nationally as others
do. because the treatment consist
ing Of grain tablets can be OBJ
tanned and taken without the
knowledge Of any one. If the
reader hrs any Of these symptoms,
and decides to try it just 20 to
any large well stocked drug store
and ask for three grain -Cademene
Tablets, and then take according to
the directions which accompany
each sealed tube. The tonic-invig-
Grating power is soon felt aud the
JOY Of a healthy body experienced.
These tablets. originally dispensed
by prominent physicians and phar-
macists. now are packed with full
directions for administration
so that it is wholly unnecessary to
pay a physician for prescribing
them--Advertfsem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21

BrOwnsv1IIe, Tex, March 21-The
court martial of Lieut. E. Mort
Fourth field artillery, charged with
disobeying orders by leading American
troops into Mexico last January to
rescue two comrades captured b.
Mexicans, began today al Mercedes,
regimental headquarters The trial
may last a week. Strong efforts have
been made by civilians to have the
charges dropped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21

st. Jacobs Oil' at any drug store.
and in just moment you'll be free
from rheumatic pain, soreness. stiff
ness and swelling Don't suffer- Re
lief awaits you. st Jacobs DIR has
cured millions of rheumatism suffer-
ers in the last half century and is Just
as good for sciatica- neuralgia, Ium-
oago, baekache, sprains.-Advertise
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21
RUB OUT RHEUMATISM
WITH "ST. JACOBS OH"
Get Small Trial BottIe--Rub Pain, Soreness, Stiff
ness Right Out of Joints and Musces--Instant
Relief! Best uniment, Doesn't Blister

Rheumatism is pain only" Not
one case in fifty requires internal
treatment Stop drugging. Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating st. Jacobs OiI' right
into your sore, stiff. aching joints and
muscles. and relief comes instantly
st Jacobs OH is a harmless rheu-
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Timber up Gut complaining, Get
a small trial bottle of old, honest
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
MASS Meeting TONIGHT
OF RIVER YACHTSMEN

Delaware river yachtsmen from
Wilmington TO Trenton will hold a
mass-meeting at Hotel Walton. Phila-
delphia, this evening. for the purpose
of effecting a permanent organization
of the Philadelphia Division of the
United States Power Squadron. This
is an organization which in addition
to being sporting in nature with rae.
ing as a speciality, is expected to
prove Of service to the country in
case of \need by supplying large
number of scout and dispatch boats
whose commanders are skilled navi
gators I'm these and nearby waters.
The meeting is open to all yachts
men, regardless of club membership
or afiiliation. and will be addressed by
Commander G.. L. Chapman. OF the
New York Squadron; Commander Up
pom. Of the Boston Squadron. and
Thomas Bowes of Philadelphia. The
latter will explain the requirements
/ for membership Already So power
boats have been enrolled and as any
man who knows the rules Of the
road, the pilot rules and can read
the night and day marks. Is eligible
regardless as to whether he himself
is a boat owner, il is expected thai
large number of members will be
Sc ured.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
.LUNDIN HAS HOPES
OF DEFEATING LEWIS

With aspirations for the wrestling
championship OF the world. Lundin.
the burly Swedo. will appear on the
mat in The Playhouse tomorrow
night TO grapple with Stranger
Lewis who has yet TO meet defeat in
this city. Lundin is a former train-
ing partner OF Gotch and is a strong.
willing wrestler and is conceded TO
know as much about the mat game
as any man appearing in tho game
today.
The bout tomorrow night is ex-
pected 10 be a thriller Both men are
aggressive and will be after each
other every minute Of action.
Lundin is clean limbod athlete,
one whose principal assets in the
ring is his speed and agility. This,
added TO his strength and skin. makes
him tough opponent for any heavy
weight II is a trick OF his 10 fasten
a hold on an opponent before he
knows what Is coming
In the second match. John Horacl
will meet Santello DarOw Both men
are striving 10 advance higher up in
the game. and the winner of the bout
will probably be given his chance
The Hungarian is in good condition
| for a hard match
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
MATHEWSON SIGNS UP
For PAIGE FAIRFIELD

Christy Mathewson-th very same
Chrisfy who has done so much tc
make the New York Giants famous
has signed up for a Paige. When Mat
ty put his name on the dottel line
the other day. in the Office OF the
Paige Detroit Company, Of New York
Manhattan distributors OF the Paige
and became the owner Of Fairfield
one celebrated "Big Six united with
another big Six" OF equal fame.
Mathewson concealed his identity
when he was examining the car and
receiving a demonstration, giving the
named of the friend who was with
him. But all who know the great box
artist say that such procedure
would be quite characteristic as ne Is
of an exceedingly retiring dlsposl-
tion.
Mathewson has been an automobile
IAN for some time, but heretofore has
owned only models OF high priceu
makes. At the New York show ne De-
came interested in the cars OF medlun
price. certain advantages in weight
cost OF maintenance and the like i'm
pressing him. His choice narrowed t'
three cars, one Of which was the Palg'
Fairfield "Six-46." Matty did his
his shopping very thoroughly, makinl
a close study Of all that auto row hat
Ia offer. Two days after he had re-
ceived his Paige demonstration, he re
turned to announce his decisionA
Evening journal., 1916-02-17

Perhaps IL was because he was a
pupil Of the Old Master, Denton Te-
cumseh CCy) Young. who up to the
time OF retirement was dean Of all
pitchers. that Stanley Dougan de-
veloped a penohant for hurling no-hit
shutouts.
AT any rate this budding member
OF the Cincinnati Reds slab staff bids
fair to emulate the feats OF his griz-
zled coach
AS a student at Ohio University
Dougan went into athletics with a
splash. lie specialized at baseball
and Old Cyrus. who is cultivating his
broad acres near Peoli. o.. took a
decided shine to the rookie
Young gave his prOtege more than
passing attention at the daily work
outs in which Cyrus presided as
coach and offered to place the Young
ster with the GAINESVILLE Central
League Club early in 1913.
Dougan who was captain OF the
1913 varsity and later president OF
the senior class Of 1913 spurned thu
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
AMERICAN league sCMEDULE.

The American League 1916 schedule,
announced today. sets the date for
cracking open the season at April IL.
the same day the Nationals open. and
the fnal games October 4. one day
earlier than the last game in the Ma
tiOnal circuit.
Opening games are announced as
follows.
Detroit az Chicago.
St. Louis at Cleveland.
Washington at New York.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Chicago will play at Detroit. Cleve-
land at ST. Louis. Philadelphia at New
York and Washington at Boston on
Decoration Day double headers.
July games will be as follows:
ST. Louis at Chicago. Detroit at
Cleveland New York at WASHINGTON
and Boston at Philadelphia
Chicago at St. Louis. Cleveland at
Detroit. Philadelphia at Washington
and Boston at New York is the Labor
Day schedule
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
HIGH SCHOOL five
EASILY DOWNS BROWN

Although outweighed, the High
School basketball team had little diff
fculty with the Brown Prep five on
the Friends School floor yesterday
afternoon. winning over them by a 81
to 2l score. The visitors kept on the
defensive throughout most Of the
game.
The feature OF the game was the
passing of the local boys. The vlsi-
tors were completely bewildered by
the class of game put up ny Whining
ton. O'Keefe. Daley and McCaughan
were the high scorers of the game
The former totalled IA points. while
the latter two registered ~. Clancy
was the losers big man, with Is
points 20 his credit.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
WILLARD NURSES coin ALONE,

By The United Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Jess Willard
nursed a cold and thoughts OF big
banlSroll today. while he plugged up
his ears with cotton and told the hired
girl to shoe the nuts away from his
Rogers Park residence. Somebody let
the public in on the champions tele
phone number and address today and
bugs OF various sorts bcsieged the
house. trying TO sell or give him
something or buy his name for toilet
powder. freckle cream or cigarette
The champion. still suffering from his
cold. plans to stick close 10 the hous'
until late next week when he vii
leave for New York 20 start training
in earnest for his ten-round bout with
Frank Moran. March 25.
Tom Jones told Jess that the bout
will draw 1890 persons and that the
receipts will reach S145,O0O
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
DELAWARE HARD
FIBRE STARTS EARLY.

That Delaware Hard Fibre baseball
team, last years amateur champions,
will again have a fast baseball team,
seems certain. according to Manager
Clark Johnson. Most of last years
players have expressed their willing
ness to again wear Delaware Hard
Fibre" uniform. Manager Johnson
has already started on his schedule,
having such teams booked as Havre
de Grace. Middletown. and Avondale.
The players that have so far reported
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
SOInIERS GIYE SMOKER.

In the State Armory last night
members Of Company A, First Della
ware Infantry, gave a smoker. The
committee in charge OF the affair COM
prised Sergeant Louis A. Haywood
Corporal william ]. Mckinney. Jr.
acting chairman; Corporal II. A. Hop
kins. Corporal C. +. Reed. Private J.
W. Weaver, Private A. A. Weaver, Jr
Major Edward G. Bradford spoke
on the subject Of preparedness. Re
freshments were served and a pleas
ing musical program given.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
COLLEGE FIvE HONE.

Special to THE EVENING JOJ RNAIA
NEWARK. Feb. l7.--After a five
days trip through Virginia playing col
lcge teams in that state, the Delaware
College basketball team returned yes
terday. Three games were played ON
the trip and two Of them We're victorie.
for the blue and gold. William and
Mary was defeated, 35 to 30. and Rich
mond College. 20 10 H. The one defeat
was administered by Randolph Macor
College. the score being "a to 10. The
next home game will be with DrcXe
Institute here, on Wednesday night o
next week.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17

The Reds have rounded up this
promising rah rah boy and will give
him a thorough trial in the spring.
Since the close OF the Northern
League season he has been coach and
athletic director at jamestown col
lege. jamestown. n. ID. He is a right
handler measures six feet 1-2 inch in
his running shoes. weighs 40. is mar
ried and confesses to being 23 years
of age
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
P.B. &W. five wins
managers CUP CAME

In their second game for the gem
eral managers cup, the p b. & W.
r. r. Athletic Association basketball
team defeated the Media five on the
Friends School floor last night by the
score of 81 TO 30.
For the winners, Joe Lacey starred
with eight field goals TO his credit,
Glynn Gagged TOUR tielc goals and nine
fouls, for total OF II points. Gibson,
of the Media team, was the high
scorer. caging the sphere for 20
points
In a game between these teams
last week. the locals won over their
opponents on the latter's floor by a
% TO 10 score The lineup:
Evening journal., 1916-02-17

berth. Instead. he pitched few
games for the Portsmouth Ohio
State League Club and later was
drafted by Columbus. appearing under
the name Of Bob Stanley.
From the Senators he drifted back
to the smaller fry and last season was
the sensation Of the Northern League,
pitching for Winnipeg. lie scored %
victories, two Of which were no-hit
classics He suffered four defeats.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
TALK PARK EXTENSION.

Members OF the Board OF Park Com
missiuners held a conference with
City COuncilmen in Council chambers
last night relative to the wishes OF
the Park Commissioners in securing
new park lands next year. In this
manner the Councilmen will know
what provision to make in next years
budget for the extension of park
lands
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
SUPPER AT kIRKMOOD.

The women Of Kirkwood NJ. E.
Church will hold an oyster supper
in the Kirkwood Hall on Friday and
Saturday evenings Homemade candy,
cake and ice cream for sale.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17

to Johnson are: Brickely, R. Essick,
E. Essick. Hawke. Slavin. Merrill,
Duffy. d. Grant, p. Grant, Ballyntine,
Stieb, Briscoe, Haney and Jackson
Dumps" Greenwell may also be seen
in the lineup.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
lrTERNn0N Ar CARDS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del. Feb. H.
lMrs. Warren 5. p. Combs entertain
ed the members Of the Wednesday
Gard Club at her home on South
BROAD street, on Wednesday. The
prize winners we're Mrs. Dorsey w.
Lewis, first prize; Mrs. John G.
Green, second prize; Mrs. George
Lindsey Cochran, guests prize.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
NURSES TO MEET.

The executive committee of the
Delaware State Associate Graduate
Nurses will be held in the Homeo-
pathic Hospital at o'clock on Sat-
urday afternoon. All members are
expected to attend.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
sMYRNA WINS OUT.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MfDDLETOWN, Del Feb. 17.-In
a game here yesterday, which re-
ouired an extra period of play
Smyrna defeated the local quintet by
the score of 20 to l6. The score was was
tied al 16. when the game ended. The
lineup:
Smyrna midulelo"h' H.
Wilson .... forward =. .E. Vinyard
Slaughter .... forward ........ kirk
Brown.
Holland .......center ........Tyson
Ennis.
Attix guard ..,.S. Vinyard
Deakyne.
Scotten guard ..........Jo .Jolls
Field goals, Wilson, 2; Slaughter,
1: Ennis, 8; Deaklyne, 2; T. Vinyard'
4; Tyson, /; Brown. /. Foul goals
Ennis, A. e. Vinyard, 4. Referee H.
Deakyne.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17

Ayerst
McGuigan. ... guard .McBinty
TOllin
Field goals--OKeefe Z. Daley 6,
McCaughan Worthington 2. Clancy
y. Mckinney 2. McKinty 1. Foul
goals McGuigan z, Ayerst 2, Clancy
M Fouls cOmmitted--High School
p. Brown Prep "a. Referee-Davis
Timekeeper-Snyder.
Evening journal., 1916-02-17

Field goals Lacey s. Glynn 4.
Shields 6. Walsh 3. Miller 2. Burnley
8, Gibson 6. Foul goals-Glynn 8.
Foul goals Glynn 2, Gibson 8. Ref
eree-Gemmill. Timekeeper-Bell
Evening journal., 1916-02-17
pENLYN LOSES BY pn1Nr

Bracing in the last few minutes Of
play, the New Castle basketball team
took fall out Of the Penlyn quintet in
the opening game Of the series for the
state second-class championship by
% to % score. In the last second OF
play, with the losers one point TO the
good, Naylor tossed in o.pointeI
that spelled Penlyns defeat The line.
up: