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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
OPENS $4,000 ACRES
Uncle Sam Inaugurates Big Land
Rattle i'm Washington State.

Spokane, Wash, July 5.-Land
offices were thrown open today for
those who want to participate in one
of Uncle Sans last great land
raffies.
approximately $4,000 acres, COM
prising the south half of the Colville
Indian reservation, will be divided
into 16O-acre ranches and turned over
to settlers who hold the lucky num-
bers after the drawing, July 81.
Registration books opened today in
Spokane, Wenatchee, Wilbur, Repub-
lie, Omak and Colville. Wash. They
win close July %, and a week later
the lucky numbers will be drawn out,
emitting the holder to a choice of
16e-acre tracts.
The Colville reservation is less than
so miles from Spokane. 1t extends
from the Columb ia river on the east
and south to the Okanegan river on
the west. 1t is about 20 miles east
and west and 40 miles north and
south.
The elevation varies from 1000 to
5000 feet.
Stock raising probably will become
the greatest industry of the land
thrown open to entry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
VACATIONS
This Offered as Solution OF
Negro Problem.
More Education Suggested TO
Americanize Aliens.

New York, July 5.-Preparedness
FOR war and peace, the education OF
negroes and alien population are the
keynotes of today'S session OF the NC
tional Education association mere. u.
Stanley Hall, president of Clark uni
1ersitv Worcester Mass, addressed
the association on 1.-The Present war
and Education" He declared that
the training which best fits for eff
cheney in times of peace should be
emphasized in our programs OF edu-
cation.
Fanny Fern Andrews, secretary of
the American School Peace league
Boston, advocated peace with honor at
any price She declared Nothing IS
more conspicuous in the present war
than the sensitiveness of the belIlger-
ents to the charges of violations of
treaties and the established law of ma
TONS
''The combined action of modern
powers represented generally by the
head conferences has developed this
sense of responsibility-a great step in
world progress. On those who admin
lister education in this critical time
rests the responsibility of preserving
and advancing those ideals for which
all civilized nations are striving, and
especially have the teachers of this ma
'tion an important part to play.
Better Home Conditions Essential.
!. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of the
Hampton Normal and Industrial insti-
tute. Hampton, Va, spoke on The Ed
Jieation of the Negro in which he
especially emphasized the need of spe-
cific vocational training as the secret
of educating the negro race.
1.-THE Education of the Alien" was
discussed by John H. Finley of New
York, state commissioner of education.
DIR. Finley advocates the teaching of
languages, efficiency In trades and &C.
cupations, better home conditions, and
the emphasis of the highest American
ideals.
Homer H. Seerley, president of the
Iowa State Teachers college of Cedar
Rails, advocated national aid for all
forms of vocational education.
Other associations meeting today
with the National Education associa-
ton are: American School Hygiene
association, Federation of State Teach
ers' association, the League of Teach
ers' associations, the American Home
Economics association, the National
Council of the Teachers of English,
and the American Posture league.
Eight hundred leading educators of
the association were guests at the
luncheon given at the Waldorf Astoria
in honor of David B. johnson, presi-
dent of the association, by the Depart
rnent of School administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
PIONEER WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, Nortonville, Has
Three Daughters in Topeka.

Mary Anderson, one of Nortonville's
oIedst residents, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. William Culver. in
Nortonville Friday. Her death was
caused by heart failure and complica-
TONS She was IS years old and had
lived in Nortonville for years. Mrs.
Anderson was the widow of Thomas
Anderson, whose death occurred sew
eral years ago.
She is survived by six daughters,
Mrs. William Culver, of Nortonville;
Mrs. Maggie Hall, of Pueblo, Colo
Mrs. Mary Lane, of Valley Falls, and
Mrs. Eva Perry, Mrs. Murphy FIGHTER
and Mrs. Bruce Price, all of Topeka.
The funeral was held at the Culver
home in Nortonville Sunday after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
MAKE U-BOAT THREAT
Germany Again May Begin Unre-
stricted Submarine War.

Copenhagen, July 5.-Via London.
Referring to the announced aban-
donment by Great Britain of the decla-
ration of London, Capt. I. Persius, ma
val expert of the Berliner Tageblatt,
declares in that newspaper that the
German government purposes again to
begin "a new and unrestricted Subma-
rfne war. in order to force Great Brit
ain to follow the rules of International
law"
Captain Persius states that Ger
many has now such a large number of
submarines that they will be able tic
harm British trade considerably and
prevent munitions reaching France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
STATES BIC TAX
Kansas Counties Pay Revenue
of S3,5Os,O11.9S.
Sedgwick's Amount Is Largest
Shawnee Third.

|. Kansas counties paid state taxes
amounting to $3,50S, 011.9S last year,
according to statement by W. E. Da-
Wis, state auditor. The state tax COL
lection for the year exceeds the record
of the former twelve months by $780,
9S6.46.
Sedgwick county paid the largest
amount, the report showing collections
of $144,062.29 from that county.
Wyandotte county was second, and
Shawnee county third on the list
Wyandotte's tax payment was $143,-
72O.37, while Shawnee county paid the
state treasurer sos, 1859 in taxes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
Give BIC CARNIVAL
Downs VIII Celebrate Thirty
Seventh Anniversary.
Splendid Program Arranged
10000 People Will Attend.

Downs, Kan, July 5.-Twenty
thousand people will be entertained
here on July 81. % and 30, in cele-
bration of the thirtyseventh birthday
of the town. Four thousand dollars
will be spent by the citizens for
amusement features. Ruth Law, the
only aviatrix in the world who loops
the loop, flies upside down, and makes
"a five thousand foot dive in an aero
plane, will be the headline attraction
on a program of unusual merit.
Miss Law will fly twice daily on
July % and 20. Her appearance here
will be her first in Kansas. She will
make two night flights. at which time
her biplane will be illuminated by
fireworks. Miss Law was a sensa-
ton in Chicago last winter. She is
second only to Art" Smith of exposi-
ton fame, as a stunt flyer.
Other amusement features at the
celebration will be a balancing act by
Daredevil De Carno, performed at the
top Of a swaying pole Ito feet high
unsupported by guy wires Of any kind:
a baseball tournament in which four
teams will play six games for purse
of 1925; the Great Pavilion Shows"
with Napoleon the Great. the man
act bill; and the White Way. with
its lights. its shows, and its nightly
confetti carnival
Run Special Trains.
Special trains will be run to and
from the celebration over the. three
branch lines of the Missouri Pacific
entering Downs. Arrangements are
being made to handle hundreds OF
automobiles which will carry thous-
ands of people to the celebration.
The Downs Anniversary Celebra-
ton is staged annually by the ciu-
founding. The celebration this year
IS the thirty-seventh annual event OF
such nature. The town, which has
population of only 1900, is famous
throughout Kansas for the quality of
the entertainment 1t furnishes each
Iuly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
ATWOOD BIG HORSE MARKET
One Man Pays Nearly Fifty Thousand
for Horses and Mules.

Atwood, Kan, July Sit pays to
raise horses and mules in Rawlins
county. One of the largest buyers OF
stock in northwest Kansas is George
II. Tillett of Atwood. Since the first
of October. 1915, to the present time
Mr.. Tillett has paid out through the
banks of Atwood $46, 268-64 for horses
and mules, most of them having been
raised in Rawlins county. This stock
has found ready markets in the east.
Mr.. Tillett has shipped here hun
dreds of head of stock, and sold them
at sales for good prices. Before the
close of summer he will erect a barn
and sheds on his feed lots at a cost
of about $500.
During the summer and while he
has been going and coming looking
out for business, Mrs. Alice Tillett. the
wife, is erecting a modern bungalow,
having drawn the plans herself, at a
cost of $4,000. The Tilletts are popu-
lar people in Atwood, where they have
resided for many years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
LEVANT MAKES PROGRESS.
New Bank, Store and Elevator Among
Towns Many improvements.

Levant, Kan, July 5.-This little
Thomas county town is beginning TO
be a big business center. The Colby
people are helping the town grow. The
firm of Boerner & Troutfetter of
Colby will put in a stock of merchan-
disc here. A bank will he another
business industry of the town. August
Lauterbach, one of the Colby bank
ers, will put in the bank.
Application for a cha rter has been
made. The farmers will take stock
and build an elevator, making three.
A big wheat crop will be harvested
around Levant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
FIGHT SUNDAY BASEBALL.
Norton Church People Would Put Ban
on Sabbath Amusements.

Norton, Kan, July 5.-The people
opposed to Sunday amusements In
Norton are vigorously protesting
against baseball and horse racing.
Meetings are being held by the Chris
tan people, who are united in their
efforts to do away with these Sunday
amuSementS.
Norton is one of the live wire towns
of northwest Kansas and Sunday base
ball games have been extensively pa
tronized by the people. The result of
the protest will be watched by all
towns that have been INDUCING in
Sunday ball games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
STOCK CARS LEFT TRACK.
No Horses Killed Though Cars Turned
Bottom Side I'D.

Wichita, Kan, July 5.-Two car
loads of war horses that might have
gone to the Mexican border were
wrecked near the stock yards here
into a string of cars drawn by a Mis-
souri, Pacific switch engine on the
joint crossing of the two railways.
The Frisco engine struck squarely be-
tween the two loads of horses and up
set both cars.
Not a horse was killed though the
cars were bottom side up when they
stopped rolling down the embankment.
Probably half the animals were
bruised, some of them seriously, but
none were hurt badly enough to be
killed. The Frisco engineer said his
brakes would not work as he ap-
preached the Missouri Pacific cross
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05

loss incurred. Reports thus far re-
ceived show that one army corps
which took a prominent part in the
fighting lost just 500 men. The regi-
ments which took F1aucourt did not
lose a single man. All the wounded
who have been brought to Paris hos
pitfalls speak of this extraordinary i'm
munity.
when We climbed out of the
trenches, we expected to walk into a
hail of outlets" said one. well, I
covered a mile and a quarter without
hearing one whistle past. 1t was
when We entered the enemy's lines
that I was wounded in the arm. Few
of my companions were hit.
Cooks Close Behind.
The Germans literally had been
pulverized by our bombardment.
Those who were still alive in under
ground shelters came out at our ap-
proach and quietly surrendered.
THE six-day preparatory Smelling
was terrible. When the time fixed for
the attack came, our major said sim
ply, Now, boys, the general is count
ing on you Then he explained to
us the object of our attack, ending
with the caution and when you get
there. not an inch further
We were given three days rations
and off we went. We accomplished
the task set US an hour before the
time fixed. Then I walked back to
the ambulance and on the way met
cooks carrying pals of hot soup and
stew to the newly won trenches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
should sloan. Liniment Go Alonge

OF course it should! For after a strenu-
GUS day when your muscles have been
exercised to the limit an application of
Sloan's Liniment will take the soreness
and stiffness away and get you in fine
shape for the morrow. You should also
use it for sudden attack of toothache,
stiff neck, backache, stings, bites and the
many accidents thst are incidental to n
BAGGAGE as 90 on vacation or camp
out without SIoan's Liniment." Writes
one vacationst: I'VE use it for everything
from cramps to toothache." Put bottle in
your bag, be prepared and have no re-
grets.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
How You Can Make
Hairs Quickly Disappear
(Helps to Beauty

Even a stubborn growth of hair will
quickly vanish from the face, neck or
arms after a single treatment with
delatone. To remove the hairs, make
a stiff paste with a little powdered
delatone and water, apply to hairy
surface and after about minutes rub
off, wash the skin and it Will be left
free from hair or blemish. To avoid
disappointment. be quite certain you
get real e.-Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
At the Iris,

A Famous Players production di-
rected by Daniel Frohman, The
Worlds Greatest Snare" is the fea-
ture at the Iris today and tonight The
Iris management promises something
new in the way of comedies for the,
Dill amusement feature Miss
Adams. in charge of the musical por-
ton of the Iris program, harmonizes
the music to the scene in a most suc-
cessful and agreeabl manner. The
attraction tomorrow will be Marguer-
tie Clarke in THE Wildflower''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
Riley Reservation Scene of a Search
for Charles Robinson.

National Guard Camp. Pawnee
Flats, Fort Riley, Kan, July 5--The
reservation here is being secured by
officers and men in search for Charles
A. Robinson, brother of Ray Robin
son, who committed suicide. Ray
Robinson is believed to have taken his
own life rather than go to Fort Riley
with Battery A. However, there are
other theories of why he committed
the act. Now the suicides brother
has disappeared and it is feared he
may have taken his own life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05

be ballasted as soon as the company
can rush the work through.
This is thought will help the road
considerably. With heavy steel. big
ger trains will be enabled to travel
over this road and the time of travel
cut down considerably. Connections
may be enabled with the Missouri Pa
cific and a general better service re-
suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
POOL HALLS ARE CLOSED.

Ordinance Went Into Effect at King
man on July 1.
Kingman, Kan, July 5.-Kingman
is now without billiard or pool halls,
for beginning with July 1, the ordi-
nance ratified at the city election
went into effect, prohibiting public
billiard and pool halls in the city of
Kingman. or the licensing of the same
The proprietors of the two pool
halls both stated that they expected
to obey the ordinance and close their
doors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
Better Service Expected on McPher
son Branch After Improvements

Mcpherson, Kan, July 5.-The
Union Pacific is putting down heavier
rails on the Mcpherson branch. The
present light material is being re-
placed by underground steel, the ties
will be improved and the track will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
rs YEARS AGO In Topeka
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


The Democrat party today Endorsed
the Peoples party ticket by a vote of
400 to SO. DR.. Tobey of the Salina
Herald. precipitated the "anti-fusion"
fight by saying that at meeting Of
the editors it had been resolved not to
fuse with the Peoples party. J. B.
Chapman of the Fort Scott Tribune,
said the party had been imposed upon.
He declared that the meeting was not
a meeting of the association but a
packed meeting of anti-fusion editors.
James w. Orr of Atchison, moved that
the central committee be instructed to
ballot to be voted for at the next
election. Judge Martin took the floor
and brought, out his favorite scheme Of
said, "agree on one point. That is: the
electoral vote of the state must go to
some other than Benjamin Harrison"
After few remarks Judge Martins
resolution was pissed by 400 to SO.
An ordinance permitting the Topeka
Railway company the privilege Of con-
structing a bridge across the Kansas
river on Kansas avenue was introduced
and passed by the city council.
A party of ten Topeka people went
to Lawrence Fourth of July evening
dam. They returned at midnight In
the party were: Misses Florence
Crawford. Ollie O'Brien, Myra Fergu-
son, Matte Jones ana Della Jones.
Messrs. Arthur Capper, Dick Lindsey,
Charles Donnell, Joe Freeman and
Frank Crane.
Charles Curtis is looking after his
political fences in Chase county.
There was intense excitement on the
streets this afternoon when the State
Journals extra announced the first
news of the shooting of the iron and
steel workers In PENNSYLVANIA who are
members of the same order as the iron
and steel workers in the Santa Fe
shops in Topeka Lee Johnson, chair
man of the local Brotherhood of Boil
ermakers, said to journal reporter:
'This is terrible ard will cause fur
Their trouble. 1t shows that conditions
are such that capital must be forced
to give labor chow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
AMERICAN SHIP DOWN
Steamer Owned by N. Y. Company in
Collision in English Channel.

London, July 5.-The American
steamer Jacob Luckenbach has been
sunk in a collision in the Channel.
The crew was saved.
New York, July 5.-The Lucken-
bach Steamship company reported to-
day it has no details of the collision
in the channel by which the Jacob
Luckenbach, one of it's fleet, was sunk.
The Jacob Luckenbach was three
masted steam vessel of 2.793 tons built
in 1881 and with New York her port
of registry. She was 1922 feet long
and SO feet in beam. Lloyd's give
her captain as c. e. Lawrence and
her owner as E. F. Luckenbach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05
Cooks Close Behind.

Coffee beans are sorted not only for
size, but for color.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05

Gar Nicholas of Russia has watch
made from scraps of metal and china
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05

Charles Curtis is looking after his
political fences in Chase county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-05

An ordinance permitting the Topeka
Railway company the privilege of con-
river on Kansas avenue was introduced
and passed by the city council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-18

Peter g. BIOS. aged 81. 111A Sixth
avenue. died 81 2.#9 yesterday morning
ar ST. Au-HonE5 hospital following a
lingering illness with asthma and
tropsT lie had been confined to the
hospital for one week. Members Of
the family were present when the end
came.
SIR bos was born ln the Netherlands
april z. 1868 He came 10 America
and Rock Island IS years ago and had
made his home here since. For O. num-
Der Of years he had been employed at
the Rock Island Sash and Door works.
lie was p member OF st. Johns branch.
" estern Catholic union, Sacred Heart
Catholic church and German assocla-
ton OF Moline
Besides mis- wife he leaves a step
son, Edward Wells. and five children.
Nicholas. Auscatiue, Mrs H. s. Pru-
cen, Davenport. and Agnes. Anna and
Peter, at home. also four brothers
Richard in the Netherlands. Nicholas.
Mu5eatine. Theodore. Rock Island and
-" ara, MarvFille. La. and sister.
Mrs Fl n Smil 4ascaune. and three
grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-18
-. - Z. lLcEIE.-n.-

1lrs- 1iary T. McElherne. native ~
Rock Island, died yesterday II ra~
home +s5S Washington boulevard. chi
eaEo funeral services wEl he rafs
!" 7dlescay morning at $50 at the
acme and Il 70 Q .cioek at ST. Thomas
Agaalns church. where solemn hfga
mass viii BE- celebrated. I7fermarf
viii be n Mount GIivet cemetery. chs
easo- airs McEllerne. whose maiden
name vas Mary z. Byrnes. was born
n Rock Island about sfxtv-aigb- years
ago Her parents were early settlers
or this city She was united ia mar
rage here E9 r. r. NIcEIherne who
preceded her in death Is years Mr.
AlcEl1erne was for many years n
prominent lawyer az Rock Island
practic-nE laW here with NJ r Can
nont who now resides in navaru0rt
me family moved TO Chicago 20 years
aso and Mrs. NcEIherne had made her
home there since Mrs 7TrFfha-0s
leaves the following children. James =
John a Mrs. William Al. Guinea. Mrs
James 4. Doyle, Mrs. William i. cal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-18
REV. WITTER TAKES
UP WORK IN DENVER

Rev. 81. =. Witer. father. 81 Attor-
ney J T. Witter Of This city. has ae-
cepted a pastorate 10 Denver. Colo
Reg #irter retired from The ministry
Two years ago when he left Farming
ton, III For many years he was r.
charge OF Methodist churches i'm Aha
vicinity OF Monmouth. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-18

nOESN'T it seem the heighth
b of Inconsistency to save for
fifty-one weeks and spend it all IN
one week2 Make up your mind not
to Dc It. Save with a definite pur-
pose IN view-To pay your life ia
surance preuium-I0 pay taxes or
best Of al. start q permanent
bank account.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-18

OUR plans offer many advant-
~ ages not TO be found in any
other similar saving plan. You
viii note that you can pay any
amount you prefer each week
You may pay the highest or low
est whichever is most c0uyeD-
lent Below are listed our differ
ant plans. Select the oney0u pre-
far-Nou may take one on aI.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-03-24

MIR. Il. Weather II and son George
were in Shelton Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Whitney were
in the city Saturday.