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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

Conway's paving is attracting
statewide attention. Nearly every
newspaper in Arkansas has had some
thing to say in regard to it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08
AN EXPLANA TION.

With the boss out of town today,
we will take advantage of the occa-
sion and express ourselves editori-
ally.-The Force.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

A woman at Umatilla, Ore, re-
Gently defeated her husband in a race
for mayor. OF course hubby had too
much respect for her to try to win.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

The school boy already is counting
the hours until school dismisses for
the Christmas holidays.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

Order your Christmas Bibles and
Testaments of the American Bible
Society and get them at the cost of
production. Send all orders to D. H.
Colquette, Field Agent. Corner Scott
and Capital ave, Little Rock, Ark.--4t
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

The late Christmas shopper may
have to do his shopping in sloppy
weather. Better take a tip!
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08
For Sale-Rooming house

OF oale-RooHlHS mouse 1urnl-
ture from Groom house, 422 North
Front street. At present enjoying
good patronage. Will sell at sac
rifice, as am leaving city. Mrs. J.
w. Moore dot"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

Why should the spirit of mortal be
proud? Ask the man. about-town.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08

ate it and by patronizing them you
will assist in a most worthy cause.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-08
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
c a s TO RIA
THIS is THE ISSUE,
Never Was Better One Published
Than the December Issue of the
Saturday Evening Post

Here is the Programme:
'Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest"
by Pelham G. WOdehouse; "The
Spender," by Fred o. Bartlett; "Un-
der the Searchlights," by viii Irwin;
"Crowding Twenty -Four Hours" by
Albert w. Atwood; THE Lyons
Eyes" by Herbert ID. Ward; Buying
War Bonds" by Isaac F. Marcosson:
The Gifts of Three Wise Men," by
Danna Burnett; Opportunity Bat.
tering RAM" by A. Stone; and others.
LEWIS WILSON
Special Agent Phone II
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
H e GENERAL LAGRIPPE
DECLARES WAR

An interesting story in dialogue form Of
the capture of U. S. A. by this great general
and his army. First a scout germ lodges in
your throat, then if you are weak and hos
an army quickly gathers, just as it
did in the days of the imperial Caesar.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
BEHIND THE SCENES OF
PARIS FASHION

How the sculry of the stage is dupllcat-
edin the rush of work by designers and help
ers in the Great Atelieres, and why the Man
.nequin's job is not always so delightful as
it looks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
EMBROIDERY PAGE

This week we will give you the last half
Of the Old English Alphabet. This alpha
bet is proving very popular because of its
original design. Also on this page, another
article on ''The Home Harmonious by An
tia de Campi.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
IN THE H FIELD

First crop Of spring modes now ready
for harvesting the coming Of the puff hustle
and slightly longer lines Of skirt being inter
csting features.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
Other Interesting Features Include the Following:
THE FACE OF THE MATINEE IDOL

Excellent photographs Of some of the
men who win eyes and hearts. How the
movies have affected the demand for dra-
matte heroes. An interesting article by
Robert Grau.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
THE SMILE QUESTION

What the smile means to the painter
and photographer and why good teeth are
important. How holding a smile back has
become a very fine art. Beautiful i~llustra-
lions.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-28
THAT CURIOUS NEW CRAZE,
BEAUTY IN BARE FEET

A new and radical idea Of slippers and
shoes worn without stockings that has come
into vogue in some fashion salons. Some il
Illustrations that show how Barefoot Shoes"
actually look.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16

No 20345
The C c. Jones Investment Company,
Appellant,
f. d. Lowrey, Appellee.
Appeal from Pawnee County.
REVERSED.
Syllabus. BY the Court. Mason. 7
A letter from a brokerage company to a
banker, saying that 1t would be glad to
give Its bast efforts to assist him in making
a sale of his stock, and reply stating that
If satisfactory to other holders he might
sell at price named, are to be interpreted
as an offer by the company of its services
in the expectation of receiving compensa-
ton therefor If successful, and as a quail
fled acceptance by the banker amounting
to an invitation to the company to produce
a customer with the understanding that It
was to receive a commission If sale should
be brought about by its efforts.
All the Justices concurring.
A true copy.
Attest: D. A. VALENTINE
(Seal) Clerk Supreme Court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
FOR ELkS MEMORIAL
Services for Seven Members of To-
peka Lodge.

Memorial services for seven mem
bers of the Topeka lodge. who have
died during the year, will be held
sunday afternoon, December 5. by the
Topeka lodge of Elks, in their lodge
room at the club house, Seventh and
jackson streets
E. l.. Copeland, secretary and treas
,1rer of the Santa Fe, will deliver the
eulogy, and A w. Kopke, of Emporia,
one of the high lodge officials, will
deliver the memorial address. Special
music has been arranged for the event.
Members who have died during the
year include C. w. Kouns, general
manager of the eastern lines of the
Santa Fe; A. o. Wellman, assistant
treasurer of the Santa F'e system; A.
S Rankin, a train inspector on the
coast lines of the Santa Fe; J. F. Stan
ton, former state architect: b. D. Mize,
of the Aetna Building & Loan associa-
ton; c. E. Buhre, pioneer jeweler
of Topeka, and Carl c. K Doerries,
connected with the state hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
FATHER, SONS DAY
Fifty Topeka Churches Will Partici-
pate in Event December 10.

Fifty Topeka churches will partici-
pate in the Father and Sons day. De-
cember 10. The observance of the day
comes from the resolution adopted at
the Older Boys conference last year
at Wichita. At this years Older Boys
conference, to be held in Topeka. De-
cember l, and 3, the matter will
again be taken up and plans laid to
make the statewide celebration of the
day a big success.
The program of Father and Sons
day as recommended by the state Y.
NJ. c. A. is as follows: A Bringing
Up Father" supper, Saturday evening,
December 8. A special Father and
Son service Sunday morning, with the
front rows of seats reserved for IA
theirs and sons.
A parade Sunday afternoon of men
and boys from all the churches of the
city to show the strength of the new
department of Christian endeavor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
SAYS "WEARIN' O.
THE GREEN" u. S.
NATIONAL SONG

Denver, Colo, Nov. 16.-"The Wear
in o. the Green is Americas national
song, the emblem of the Emerald isle
is the flag of the United States and
the emperor of Austria is elected by
popular vote, in the belief of Frank
Smreka, applicant for citizenship pa
pers at Sterling, Colo, yesterday.
Smreka said he had walked thirty-two
miles to get his papers. He did not
know who Woodrow Wilson was.
Mrs. Ingeborg Hanson, another ap-
plicant, was also unable to answer the
questions. But evidence showed she
had given the country three good
American citizens-her children. Dis
trict Judge Burke admitted both to
citizenship, waving technicalities,
holding that Uncle Sam should adopt
these people,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

That's the woman dread when she
gets up in the morning to start the
days work. oh how my back aches"
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules
taken today eases the backache of to-
morrow AIKEN every day ends the
backache for all time. Don't delay.
What's the use of suffering? Begin
taking GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
Capsules today and be relieved tomor-
row. Take three or four every day
and be permanently free from wrench
ing. distressing back pain. But be
sure to get GOLD MEDAL. Since
1896 GOLD MEDAL HaaI lem Oil has
been the National Remedy of Hol-
land, the Government of the Neither
lands having granted a special char
ter authorizing its preparation and
sale. The housewife of Holland would
almost as soon be without bread as
she would without her Real Dutch
Drops as she quantity calls GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules This
is the one reason why you will find
the women and children of Holland
SO sturdy and robust.
GOLD MEDAL are the pure, origi-
nal HARLEM Oil Capsules imported
direct from the laboratories in Haar-
lem. Holland. But be sure to get
GOLD MEDAL Look for the name
on every box. Sold by reliable drug
gists in sealed packages at Csc, soc
and $1.00. Money refunded if they
do not help you. Accept only the
GOLD MEDAL. All others are imi-
tations.-Advertisem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
NEW SWEDISH PASTOR
Rev. j. A. jacobson Will Be Installed
in Topeka Tonight.

The final exercises in connection
with the annual convention of the
Kansas City district, of the Swedish
Lutheran Kansas conference tonight,
will be the formal installation of the
Rev. J. A. Jacobson as pastor of the
First swedish Lutheran church of To-
peka at Fourth and Tyler streets. The
installation is to be held tonight.
DIR. E. P. Olson, of Kackley, who is
president of the Kansas conference,
Will install the new minister, who came
to Topeka from Clay Center, and has
been in charge of the church here for
several months.
The meeting opened last night, and
is continuing today. The sessions are
of religious nature and there will be
no business session. DIR. F. Sard, of
Savonsburg Victor Spong, of Kansas
City; J. Ahlin, of Usage City; C. E.
Bengston, of Kansas City. and F. V
Hanson, of Villas, are ministers who
are participating in the meeting. Many
local members and friends of the
church are attending the sessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
HUBBY SUSPICIOUS!
So Was Other Mans Wife Who Read
"Soulmate's" Missive.

New York, Nov. left I were only
where I could have you hold me in
your arms. nothing could hurt me-"
That line in letter from a woman
designated as Mrs. W." the wife of
an army captain. led Mrs. Harold
Stern to suspect that the alphabetical
lady had an interest in Harold, other
than merely because he had played a
violin divinely. So she started legal
fireworks.
Mrs. WIS" letter. presented to the
court. said, among other things:
MY dear beloved, oh how 1 longed
for you last night. Really, dear,
sat like one in dream wondering
where you were and what you were
doing. I couldn't eat or talk. l guess
everybody wondered what was the
matter with me. Even my husband
looked at me several times with a
question in his eyes,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
MADE 100000
Express Companies Operating in Kan
sas Had Profitable Year.

Operating revenues of the Wells
Fargo, Adams and American Express
companies totaled ST. 100000 during
the fiscal year ending June 80, accord
ing to a report filed with the public
utilities commission. The reports
show profits in excess of $S,000,00
and a combined surplus of $4,000
600.
Reports have also been filed with
the commission by the Union Pacific,
Burlington, and Missouri, Kansas &
Texas railways. One-seventh of the
Union Pacific's $50. 100000 gross reve-
nue. came from Kansas, While one-sixth
of the Katy's 100000 gross revenue
came from this state. The Union Pa
cific reports an per cent dividend on
common stock and per cent on pre-
ferred. The Burlington paid an per
cent dividend. The Katy did not pay
a dividend during the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
ROAD MEETING OPENS
Discuss Methods of Securing Federal
Aid on Highway Building.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 16.-Methods
for the use of federal aid in road
building and discussions of legislative
matters in connection with good roads
in Kansas were discussed here today
at the opening session of the fifteenth
annual convention of the Kansas
Good Roads association. The conVen-
ton will close tomorrow. The prin-
cipal addresses today were made by
Governor Arthur Capper and J. T.
Kincaid, president of the association.
Two former governors, George H.
Hodges and W. r. Stubs, also are
on the convention program.
other speakers at the meetings will
be Prof. H. A. Rice of the University
of Kansas; w. S. Gearhart of Man
haitian. state highway engineer; r. NJ.
Sawhill of Glasco; E. F. Peake, c. NJ.
Prouty, Judge ]. NJ. Lowe. c. c. La
kin. George A Kicker, all of Kansas
City; ]. Frank Smith of Pleasanton;
J. c. Nicholson, Newton; C. w. Black.
Council Grove; p. H. Albright, Win
field S. T. Hawkes., Topeka; S. A.
Bardwell and E. C. Johnson of the
Kansas State Agricultural college and
A D. Lush of Washington, D. c..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
SPECIAL TRAINS IN TOPEKA.
Pennsylvania Field Artillery Here To-
night or Tomorrow.

Three special trains carrying the
Pennsylvania field artillery, which
has been on border duty with the
other state troops. will pass thru To-
peka Thursday night or Friday morn
ing, and may stop here to unload, feed
and water their horses.
c. E. BascOm, station agent for the
Rock Island leaves today to meet the
specials in New Mexico. and will come
on thru to Topeka with them. The
Pennsylvania troops have been serv-
ing near Ell Paso, and are now en-
route to their home stations at South
Bethlehem, PhoeniXville and Will
Transport, Pa.
The regulations require that their
horses be unloaded and cared for at
least every thirty-six hours. 1t is the
common practice, however. to unload
them every twenty-four hours for
short period. The time of arrival of
the trains here. which is at present
wholly indefinite, will determine
whether the horses and men get
rest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
DO WE GET MORE GAS?
p. U. c. Is Expected to Approve Sale
to the Doherty Interests.

1t is probable that the public utili-
ties commission will, next week, ap-
prove the application for permission
to sell the Kansas Natural Gas COM
pany property to the Doherty interests
of Wichita. Members of the commits
sion have been in Topeka but little
since the opening of the campaign
They will return to Topeka next week.
however, and it is probable the appli-
cation to sell the gas property will be
presented at that time
Efforts have recently been made to
corral enough stock to give the Doher-
ty interests control of the property, in
event a sale be approved. 1t is claim
ed that a controlling interest in the
property has now been pledged. With
the sale of the gas property, it is as
serted the new management will ac-
cept the ascent rate ordered by the
utilities commission in December.
1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
AMERICAN FARMERS LEAD
Produce More Per Man Than Those
of Any Other Nation.

Washington, Nov. 16.-The Ameri-
can farmer now leads his world rival
IN the field of competition. Secretary
Houston told the Association of Amer
lean Agricultural Colleges and Expert
ment Stations, in session here
Already" said the secretary, the
American farmer is the most efficient
FARMER in the world. He does not
produce more per acre, but he does
produce from two to three or four
times more per man. or per units of
labor and capital, than the European
f&rmer- He is more alert; uses more
and better machinery and has more
powerful agencies at his service than
farmers of any other nation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
LYNCH ATTEMPT FAILS


Wyandotte Mich, Nov. 16--Armed
deputies surrounded the Wyandotte
city Jail today guarding the life of
Samuel Gianola, an Italian, arrested
on suspicion of completely in the muir
der of Harry Paul, twenty EIGHT years
old and Morris He iris, twenty-five
years ole, shot down from ambush in
the streets of the city last night.
Three hundreds enraged citizens
stormed the Jail at midnight, attempt
ing to lynch the prisoner, but were
driven off after a sharp struggle with
police.
Police have been unable to learn
the motive for the Staying of Paul
AMI Harris. Both men were wealthy.
being associated in the organization
of Wyandotte Fruit company
PauTs body was found ridd1ed with
bullets. A few yards away Harris was
found lifclcss- A repeating rifle was
found near the murdered men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
HIS WIFE
British Soldier Gets Leave and
Strangles Spouse.
SIackers in Public Eye Thru
Ruined Home.

London. Nov. 16.-The domestic
tragedy of Lance Corporal Richard
Cunningham has centered official
scrutiny on a new phase of the slack
ed with strangling his wife whom he
had accused of infidelity while he was
on the western front.
The accused soldier wrote to the
London chief constable beseeching the
officer to save his home and voicing
soldiers hatred of the type of Stacker
who had betrayed him.
Il write you from the trenches of
France" said the letter, ito ask why
this type of man is not doing his bit
Several times lately 1 have received
reports of a man visiting my home
and sometimes stopping all night,
while I am here at the front in answer
to my country's call.
''It is shameful such men should be
left at home while we out here month
after month, in rain and mud, taking
our turns under fire that England may
be safe Why has not this man been
called for service?
81 never get letters any more tell
ing me about my little son. The sus-
pense will drive me mad Sorrow is
all l can look forward to when the
war ends. If this man can run about
with other mems wives, he can come
out here"
But unless the corporal can defeat
the cold evidence against him, the
stern English law will exact full pen
atty. Cunningham, 1t appears, got
leave, went direct to his home, con-
fronted his wife with his suspicious
and strangled her to death. He was
found in a swoon across his wife's
body, the baby son toddling abouT,
cooling with happiness over his fathers
return.
Cunningham's letter is in the hands
of his commanding officer and may
result in the wedding out of treacher-
o1c StaV-at-hOmeS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
DR.. AKED LOSES JOB
Noted Pastor on Ford Peace Junket
Turned Down by Congregation.

San Francisco, Nov. 16-The Rev.
Charles F. Aked, who resigned the
pastorate of the First Congregational
church here to accept an appointment
on the Ford peace commission, will
not be invited to resume charge of his
former flock. altho the CONGREGATION
was Informed last night he was viking
to do so at lower salary than he was
receiving at the time he resigned.
Last nights decision was by vote of
the congregation. The church trustees
recently refused to recall Doctor Aked
but under pressure from the pastors
friends agreed to abide by the result
of a congregational vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
DECISION
DIVORCES YOUTH
AND AGED SPOUSE

New York. Nov. 16.-Taking a tip
from Pope and Shakespeare and with
out infringing on their copyrights, JUS
tice J. Addison Young of New Rochelle
separated 23-year-old Alice Pitcher
Vosburgh from her 63-year-old hus-
band, Edgar, a Dutch farmer, with the
following opinion:
Grabbed Age and Youth
Cannot live together;
Youth is full of pleasance,
Age is full of care;
Youth is hot and bold
Age is weak and cold,
Youth is wild and age is tame
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
MAY UPSET PLANS
Longevity of Treaty With Mexico De-
ponds on Cabrera.

Atlantic City, Nov. 16.-Interest in
the sessions of the INSTRUMENTATION
joint commission today was in what
would be the attitude of Luis Cabrera,
cha irman of the Mexican commission,
during his absence at Philadelphia
Iganico Bonillas and Albert J. PAM
tho other Mexican represent atives vir-
tually agreed with the American COM
mission on the essential points of a
plan of border control
They expressed confidence in the
support of Mr. Cabrera, notwithstand-
ing the opposition offered by HIM on
Tuesday. the last time he appeared ia
the confert nee The optimism dis
played by che two Mexican comnis-
sioners was not shared by all those in
touch with the conferees early today
Mr. Cabrera remained non-cop1mitta1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
PUBLIC WAS AROUSED
Testimony in 5000 SANDER Suit Re-
calls Uprising Over Axe-Murders.

Red Oak. Ia, Nov. introduce
ton of testimony in the trial of the
suit of T. F. Jones, against ]. n. Wiki
erson, detective, demanding $4,000
for alleged defamation of character,
proceeded rapidly yesterday and to-
day.
Witnesses for the plaintiff gave .se-
tails of meetings held at various places
in Montgomery county before and
after the failure of the grand jury to
indict William Mansfield of Kansas
City in connection with the murder of
the Moore family at Villisca. Jones
claims to have been slandered by as
sertions that he financed the murders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-16
RAILROAD NEWS
T0PEKANS ON LIST
Five Santa Fe Employees Are
Given Pensions.
Other News of Interest in Rail-
way Circles.

Five employees of the Santa Fe have
recently been retired from active serv-
ice with pensions, after long stretches
of employment with the road.
The five men are Gus Iindqulst,
fireman, twenty-seven years in the
service; Peter Cart, pipefltter IN the
shops, who has work thlrty-seven
years and five months; Oliver j. WI
son, a car repair employe. has worked
thirty-four years and five months;
James D. Walker, voucher clerk IN
the treasury department of the general
offices, has been with the santa re
thirty-one years; David s. Meyers,
coach carpenter, has been with the
road for the past twenty-seven years,
all in the Topeka shops.
The men will receive from $40 to
$3.50 pension each month, depend
ing on the length of time they have
been in the service, and their rank in
the work.
Six other Kansas employees have
been penSioned recently, one of them
with a service record of forty-one
years behind him.
From September 1 to November L,
the deaths of forty nine employees were
reported for consideration, under the
death benefit plan started by the road
on July l. Since the establishment of
the death benefit plan, thirty-three
cases have been settled, involving an
average payment to the beneficiaries
of $500.
Since September 1, the following To-
peka employees have died, and the
payments have been made to their
beneficiaries, in accordance with the
plan: r. J. Smelser, blacksmith;
Frederick Conrad, foreman oiler; j.
M. Sproull. car carpenter; julius
Schmidt, mechanical foreman; c. w.
Kouns, general manager eastern lines;
James 1. Davis, bridge and building
foreman, and Nils Johnson, car car
penter. Schmidt, Davis and Johnson
were pensioners of the road at the
time of their deaths.