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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
COT WRONG Man?
Convinced Suspect Held Didn't
Commit Parsons Crime.
Take Him to OswegO To. Pre-
vent Mob Lynching Him.

Parsons, Nov. 14.-Authorities here
announced today they feel certain
that the suspect under arrest is not
guilty of the murder carly yesterday
of Mrs H. Q. Wick and her son and
daughter and the shooting of another
daughter in their home here. A
search now is being made for a man
who is said to be weak mentally.
Genevievs Wick, who was wound
ed just above the knee, underwent an
operation at a hospital today. Hos
ptial authorities said her condition
was critical.
Rescued From Mob.
Parsons, Kan, Nov. 1.-THE la
borer who is being held following the
killing of Mrs. H. o. Wick and her
son and daughter and the shooting
of another daughter in their home
early yesterday, was taken to Os-
Wego this morning by Sheriff j. H.
Elan, when a crowd of men refused
to accept the statement of the Off
GERS that the suspect was innocent.
Sheriff Elan took with him a pair of
overalls which officials say was blood
stained.
Genevieve Wick, who was wounded
in the thigh, is in a critical condition
in a hospital here. She suffered
greatly from shock, butt was quieted
when her father arrived last night.
Trail Leads to Laborer's Home.
Parsons Nov. 14.-Detention of the
man who it is believed may be bespon-
sible for the murder of Mrs Harry
Wick and her son and daughter here
Tuesday morning. was announced by
the officers at l o'clock this morning
when bloodhounds from Kansas City.
Kan, followed a trail that led to the
home of a day 1aborer, named Mar
ley, living in the southeast part of the
city.
The dogs on the return from a six
mile run to the country. found a place
in a strawstack where some one had
been sleeping. A mask supposed to
have been the one used at the time OF
the murder, was also found here
A crowd of determined men with
ropes and automobiles followed the
dogs and to protect Marley it was an
nounced by the officers that the hunt
had been a failure and word was
passed around that the crowd might
as well go home.
The third victim of the unknown
murderer who shot Mrs. Harry o.
Wick and her three children in the
Wick home here early Tuesday morn
ing is dead She was Winifred 6
years old. The condition of Gene
We've, the only one in the house now
surviving the shooting, is critical and
her death is expected.
Mrs. Wick was shot thru the left
arm and left breast and lived about
five hours. son, Harlan, II years
old was killed Instantly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
"The Water of
Eternal Youth -

The beauties of the Austrian court used
lotion which effectual in keeping
the face smooth and free from wrinkles
even In the aged. they named it the water
Of eternal youth.
Some one recently has divuIged the Sc
eret of this wonderful, though exceedingly
simple. wrinkle lotion. which in her graft
tude she has similarly dubbed a preserver
Of youth: One ounce pure saxolite fpow-
dered). dissolved in d half pint witch
hazel-thats all there is to it. ANY woman
can get these ingredients at her drug store.
put them together and use the so
luton with entire safety To battle the
face in the same brings immediate results,
even in case of the deeper wrinkles and
burrows. This is also effective for hang
ing cheeks and double chin--Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
NURSE WILL MARRY
Charter Pupil of p HI. N. Association
To Wed DIR. w. C. Clark.

Miss Bessie H. Reed, charter pupil
nurse of the Public Health Nursing
association, has resigned her position
on the nursing staff to get married.
According to her associate nurses,
Miss Reed will marry DIR. w. o.
Clark, OF Christ's hospital, where she
received her training as a nurse.
Miss Reed graduated from Chr1st's
hospital training in 1916 and was
the first nurse from that institution
to help in the public health associa-
ton. She was also a charter pupil
nurse of the association.
She will be succeeded by Marie
Mccormick. of st. Francis hospital,
who will take up the work in the
baby service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. A. II. BARRY COOPER. age 10.
died November 10 at Mitchell, South Da-
kota. She is survived by her two children,
w. L. Barry and Mrs. c. H. Lerrigo- The
funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at
>: 80 from the home of DR. Lerrigo at 1917
College avenue. Burial in Mt. Hope GENE
terry
METTEA WILLIAMS, colored. age 16, of
903 Wood street, was accidentally killed in
automobile accident Tuesday night.
The body is at Hamilton's undertaking
establishment. Funeral arrangements not
yet completed
WILLIAM FRANK ELLISON. age 60,
of HOS Monroe street, died Tuesday morn
ing at 8 80. He was among the early set
tiers in Kansas coming to this state in
1S6S. With the exception of three years
as assistant postmaster under james L..
King. he has been steadily employed in
the railway mail service He was a mem
Der of the Blue Lodge, the Knights Tenn
plar, and Orient Lodge No 81. He is sur
yived by his children. Mrs. Charles Hen
bricks of st. Louis. Mo, Mrs. E. A. Bailey
of AMARILLO Texas Mrs VIII Prather of
Kansas City, Mo, W. Frank ellison. jr., of
Kansas City, No, Major Fred A. Ellison of
Washington ID, c.. and Samuel G: Ellison
of Kansas City Mo. Funeral services will
be held from Penwell's chapel Friday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
Lords Flowers satisfy Tel s27.-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
LEGAL MENTION

Governor Capper today appointed
Dr.. S. E. Reynolds of Clay Center as
coroner of Clay county He will sue
coed DR.. E. n. Martin, resigned Doc
tor Martin has been called into gov
ernment military service with rank of
major. Because of his call to service
he resigned as coroner and Governor
Capper appointed Doctor Reynolds,
one of the pioneer physicians of the
county.
Five o'clock is sufficient time to
keep the neighborhood awake. Noises
had been emanating from the upstairs
of 307 Kansas avenue all during the
night At O'Clock this morning the
officer on the beat arrived at the con-
clusion that maybe all was not as it
should be there. So Officers Williams,
Scott, Gallup and Hicks banded togeth-
er and raided the place. They say
they found cards and empty bottles
and number of colored men in
state of intoxication. Drunk and dis
orderly conduct are the charges placed
against Jess Mcdowell, r. Long, ollie
Burns, Robert King, Joe Collins, Bee
Adams and P. Brooks.
E. A. Sullivan. a salesman for a
Salina grain firm, was recently con-
fined in St. Francis hospital with an
infected foot and an amputation was
feared. The fact was published. Since
that time Sullivan has received eleven
letters from firms with wooden legs
to sell.
Just received, a car of Colorado
Coal. ]. F. Spohn, Phone 31SS.-Adv:
Otto ]. Thornburg, formerly en-
ployed at the Topeka postoffice, who
was assigned to the postoffice at Camp
Funston, has been appointed superln-
tendent of mails at the military post.
Yourself and friends are cordially
invited to attend a free lecture on
Christian Science at the Grand opera
house, next Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, by Frank Bell, c. s., of Har-
risburg, Pa, member of the board of
lectureship of The Mother Church,
The First Church of Christ, Scientist,
in Boston, Mass.-Adv.
We desire to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and many beautiful floral offer
ings during the death of our daughter
and sister Alice-Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Owen and family.-Adv.
/ A robbery of diamond ring and a
band ring was reported to Sheriff
Hugh Larimer today. The robbery
occurred either late Tuesday night o.
this morning at the home of Mrs
| Fisher, east of the tuberculosis SAM
tarium. The sheriff was investigat-
ing the case this afternoon.
Miss Bertha Braton of 430 Willow
avenue has gone to Burlingame on
| business.
!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
PLANS ALL BLOW UP

Louisville, KY, Nov. 14.-There will
be no formation of a new league to in
clude the Louisville, Indianapolis and
Toledo clubs of the American associa-
ton and certain clubs of the Interna
tional league.
This was definitely decided today
when the National Association of
Baseball leagues voted down an
amended resolution offered by Ed
ward Barrow, president of the Inter
national league to redistrict every
minor league in the country. The
vote was / to q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 14.-Or-
son Adams. serving sentence for en-
bezzlement of funds of a Grand juno
ton, Colo, bank was paroled from
the federal penitentiary here yester-
day, it was announced by prison au-
thorities today The parole recon-
mended a year ago by the prison
board was approved by Attorney Gen
eral Gregory last Friday. Adams mad
a year more to serve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
S0.424 .05


} +
servativeiy estimates is sub
sctibed but not yet reported. SO,424 %
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100000 90
Fare our boys in the trenches worth
$35.0OO,OO0? If they are let's give it
to Them If not, we won't. But let's
look at them. They are of the nations
best blood. They are facing death for
you and me. Would you sell them for
SS5,OOOOOO? If they are worth $685.
100000 it is up to us to give it to them
thru the Y. M. G. A. Now, you men
go out and help get this money. You
are not begging for it, you are col
lectors for the American boys in the
trenches
With those fiery phrases, and as
serting that this is a time when there
are only two kinds of people, Amer
leans ard traitors, in the United
States. DR. f. ]. Kulp, pastor of the
First Methodist church, stirred the Y.
NJ. &C. A. war work fund teams to
greater effort at the Chamber of Com
merce luncheon today. The teams
previous to Dr. Kulps address, re-
ported a total of s7,66.60 collected
since Tuesday noon. This brings the
grand total of the Topeka campaign as
collected so far to s1S,75.5 or more
than hat Shawnee county's $4,000
quota of the nationa 5,00S.00O fund.
A Teams Reported Today.
For the first time this week all
teams reported today. Team No. 8,
headed by w. B. Collinson, which is
working the Santa Fe offices made its
initial report having completed its
complicated organization.
The system of canvassing the city
was revised by those in charge of the
work today. Each of the nine teams
were given a specific district to work
in This, it is expected, will do away
with the confusion that has been
scattered thru the first part of the
week because of the fact that some
propsects We're solicited twice.
The meeting today was probably
the most enthusiastic that has been
held this week. A. A GODDARD, county
chairman presided and read tele-
grams from over the state telling OF
the success with which workers. in
cluding-those in the extreme short
grass sections, are meeting. He
called attention to William Allen
Whites powerful story in today's noon
edition of the State Journal and after
the reports of the various teams were
heard he introduced DIR. KuIp.
Two Classes in L. S.
eThere are only two classes of men
able to live under the American flag
today" said Kulp. "One class is the
American, those who will give their
alls to their government in time of
stress. Then there are the traitors
who ought not to be able to live here
who give their sympathy to some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
PREACHER SHOT DEAD
Found in Wichita Park-Rev. East
man Formerly of Lawrence.

Wichita. Kan, Nov. 14-Authori-
ties were today probing into the death
here yesterday of Rev. Walter NJ
Eastman, pastor of St Stephens Epis-
copaI church, found dying from buffet
wounds in the heart at a lonely spot
in a park here Doctor Eastman was
formerly of Lawrence, Kan
John Blair. hunter, who found the
dying minister. declared he had seen
Eastman several hours before agitat-
eddy walking back and forth, gesticu-
lating wildly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
New York Money Market.

New York, Nov 14-MONEY-Mer
paper, So Sterling, 60 day bills. AM ::
commercial, 60 day bills on banks. Al :;
commercial, 60 day bills, 4-70S; demand,
4T5A cables, 476 ZIG. Francs, demand,
576H cables, 5.74A. Guilders. demand,
44% ; cables, 45 Lires, demand, $50; ca
bles. SAG Rubles. demand. 12h; cables.
12A Bar silver. sec; Mexican dollars, CSC.
Government bonds, weak: railroad bonds,
weak. Time loans. steady 60 days. 90 312 :;
30 days 5A ASH; 6 months, 51A q 5M.
Cali money, firm; high, 4; low, 4 rul-
ing rate, A. closing bid 3A offered 4; last
loan A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
FIVE BURN TO DEATH

Shreveport, La. Nov. 14-Five
men were burned to death, two others
were seriously injured, a number of
others sustained minor injuries and
properly loss estimated at S. 900 was
caused when fire destroyed the Phil
lips house, hotel of Many, La, early
today, according to a long distance
telephone message received here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

Wall St, New York. Nov. 14.-SToCKS-
Fresh complications in the foreign situa
ton precipitated further liquidation today,
extreme declines N important stocks eX
tending from to points. Sales approx
mated 100000 shares.
Lower levels were reported later, the
list rallying slightly, however, on assur-
ances of an adjustment of threatened labor
troubles. The closing was weak Liberty
Is ranged between 99.s and 991S, the 312
declining from 1925 to 9SSS.
New York Cotton Market.
New York. Nov. 14.-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling, 2910.
New York Stock Market
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

We wish to thank the many friends
for the kindness and beautiful floral
offerings at the death of our daugh-
ter and sister.-Mr. and Mrs T. ].
Withrow and family-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
ENTERS EDISON HOME
Intruder Gets in Thru Third Story;
Maids Scream Routs Him.

West Orange, n. J.. Nov. 14.-The
home of Thomas Edison was entered
by an intruder last night thru a third
story window. The man was fright
ened away by the screams of a maid
The police say they do not think the
man had any motive other than rob-
berry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

We desire to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and many beautiful floral offer
ings during the death of our daughter
and sister Alice-Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Owen and family.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
De KuIp Puts Question to Pub
lie in Stirring Talk.
RgnOrts From Over State Show
Liberal Responses.


state Totals.
,s,lfTters today S119.575. %
Total amount In addition which
ED. Pierce. state manager, con
sFtfbed hit not vet reported. 50. 1914 O5
,s,s,i 500 600 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

Otto J. Thornburg, formerly en-
ployed at the Topeka postoffice, who
was assigned to the postoffice at Camp
Funston, has been appointed superin-
tendent of mails at the military post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

Just received, a car of Colorado
Coal j. F. Spohn, Phone 31S8.-Adv:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. S27.-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-14
New York Cotton Marke
New York, Nov. Il

New \ Ork STOCK Market
FURNISHED by L. j. Myers. 301 N. E. Bldg
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Miss Bertha Braton of 430 Willow
avenue has gone to Burlingame on
business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-14
0tee County Citizens Out
In Force to Hear Ernst

Nebraska City, Neb,, May l3.-
Especial, 1.-The patriotic rally held in
Nebraska City Friday evening was
held in the Otoe county court house
as a preliminary to the organization
OF county branch defensive society.
A young ladies' quartet sang some pa
triotic numbers,
Judge Paul lessen of Nebraska City
opened the meeting and introduced
w. w. Anness of Dunbar, who pre-
sided. The two speakers of the eve
ming were c. ]. Ernst, now assistant
treasurer OF the Burlington railroad
and native son of Germany, in which
country he resided until he was Is
years old, and Fred M. Fling. pro-
lessor of history in the University Of
Nebraska at Lincoln.
Both were pleasing speakers and
kindled anew the patriotic fires. Mr..
Ernst is Nebraska City boy in every
sense of the word, he having made
his start in the new land right here.
On the stage with him sat Z. Guenzel,
a fellow German American for whom
he first worked when he came to the
United States.
At the close Of the meeting an offer
ing was taken to assist i'll the care OF
dependent French children whose
fathers have given their lives in the
trenches, and more than 500 was con-
| trihuted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-14
THOMAS SAYS EAST
TALKS ONLY OF WAR
Former State Superintendent
Returns From Trip Made
to Confer Over.
tFrom a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, May l5.-(Special.)-Dr.
A. o. Thomas, former state superln-
tendent of Nebraska, has returned
from Washington where he went to
confer with the governor OF Name
regarding his appointment as state
superintendent OF that state. which
is under consideration, and which Will
take him from the state, something,
however, which he does no desire
to do.
People hear very little else but
war, in the east" said he TO The Bee
today Mistakes may have been made
in the minds of some, but just now all
of that is forgotten and everybody
around he national capitol is united
for an aggressive policy"
Situation is Grave.
Zone at this distance can hardly
appreciate the gravity of the sltua-
ton" said DR.. Thomas. The middle:
west will not be able to comprehend
for some time just what the war
means, but in time it is destined to
bear large portion of the burden, not
only in providing food, but in sending
men to the trenches and nurses to the
battlefield.
when one visits Washington and
talks with those, who in the stress OF
the times can think OF little else but
the war situation, he senses a new
danger. Russia is on the verge OF
separate peace. France having borne
a heavy burden, must be nearly ex-
hausted, and the submarine has cor
nered large portion of England's
supplies. Before the war is over
America will be bearing the heavy
burden.
Need Of Huge Army.
at is the impression about WASH
ington that an army of 100000 men
must be raised. The $1,000, 100000
appropriated by congress is evidently
but the beginning. No wonder the
men in congress, charged with the
grave responsibilities imposed upon
them by the conditions are struggling
to know what to do and may well
walk the floor and call for wisdom and
guidance. =,
at is world crisis. am satisfied
Nebraska senator's and congressman
are actuated by the highest patriotic
motives. They are not thinking Of
personal welfare or political future:
They are beyond that stage, and
when man can judge the future
when the situation is new, when there
is no lamp OF experience to guide, men
may we'll appreciate their responsible
ties and seek only the welfare OF our
country.
Our Nebraska delegation may have
differed in their judgment relative 10
a declaration of war, but they are a
unit now in standing for the highest
efficiency and the most vigorous prose-
cution OF the war"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-14
COSTS LOT TO MAKE
ELECTRIC LIGHT
J. E. Davidson Says Operating
Expenses Have Increased
Nearly One Fifth in
Last Few Months.

Scrutinizing a statement on his
desk, ]. E. Davidson, assistant to the
president of the Omaha Electric
Light & Power company, directed
attention to notation, "l8 per cent"
That" he explained, represents
the increase of our operating ex-
penses last month over the same
month a year ago. You will note that
the sales increased for the month was
for power current, due to the in
creased demands on industries gen.
orally
Mr.. Davidson entered into the
crux OF his thought. He stated that
his company, by developing
volume of business and diversity OF
demands, expects to preclude the
necessity of increasing rates.
Coal Price Too High.
1--WE all know that prices of coal
labor and materials have been going
up, and it would seem rather natural
and logical that the charge for cleo
trical energy should likewise be ad-
vanced. 1t is our big problem now
to increase our demand for current
that we may be able to offset the in
creased cost OF production and be
able to maintain the present rates
We feel we can do that. A maxi
mum of efficiency at the central sta
ton is being developed. We are in
stalling new turbine of $4,000 kilo'
wat capacity. We are increasing OH,
coal storage capacity. We are i'll
creasing the uses of current. In short
we are going to do all we can to pre-
vent the necessity of changing any o
the existing rates"
Fuel Advance Enormous.
Mr.. Davidson showed that within
the last sixty days the company
coal bill has increased $50 per da.
and he showed that during the las
year materials have been advance
from 20 to 200 per cent Ten pc
cent of gross revenue is paid 70
taxes OF various kinds and the out
look, he said, is for increased tax
alton.
1--WE conhdentially believe we wi
be able to ride through the storm c
advanced cost of operation and dem
onstrate the anomaly of maintainin
our rates while other necessaries c
life are being advanced. And hav
you observed that electric light an
power rates have been reduced dul
ing the last few years" he aske
in conclusion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-14
Flag Raising at Springfield.

Springfield, Neb., May 13.-(Spe-
cial. "A seventy-foot steel pole and
large flag, purchased with funds raised
by popular subscription was formally
presented to the village Friday aft
ernoon.
Exercises were held p. M,
under direction of the local post of
the Grand Army.
School children marched down town
cnmasse with each pupil bearing a
flag. Rev. Mr.. Capsey offered prayer,
songs were sung by all assembled and
speeches were made by Hon. w. NJ.
, Miller and Rev. Mr.. Pyche.
Actual warfare has created an all.
American spirit here, despite the fact
that there are many in the community
who were born across the water
Springfield is giving its quota OF
young men to the service OF the
country,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-14
Costs $500 a Month to
Protect Mushroom Beds
At Big Packing Plants

1t costs officials of the Union
Stock Yards company $500
month to have mushrooms when
they want them. The vast beds
that have been the source of sup
ply Of South Omahans for years
have been closed.
Four private policemen en-
ployed by the stock yards COM
pany now patrol the beds to see
that this delicacy grown on the
stock yards dumping grounds
shall not grace the tables of
South Side natives. Mushrooms
are worth 90 cents a pound.
"The people have been so de-
structive of the mushroom beds
that we have not been able to get
any for the officers of the COM
pany," said Superintendent ]. S.
Walters. I'VE have ordered our
special officers to see that no one
molests them hereafter"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-14
Germans Turn Graves
Into Battle Trenches
(From Q Staff Correspondent Of the Asso-
ciated Press.)

From Q staff Correspondent Of the Asso
ciated Press)
With the British Armies in
France (Via London), May H.
British troops captured the IA
nous chemical works, north of
the village of Roeux and the
Roeux chateau and cemetery.
The cemetery has been a very
bitter spot, the Germans having
fortified the graves into defen-
sive positions and turned the
underground vaults into strong
holds.
Southeast of Monchy the Brit
ish captured several pits and de-
tached German trenches, as we'll
as Cavaly farm.
About 400 men were taken near
the chemical works, most of them
Brandenburgers and Berliners.
Some were stalwart boys. 9th
ers were little bearded fellows,
who appeared to come from class
es heretofore rejected as unfit.
All seemed quite defiant. There
were many Bavarians in the fight
ing also, but they mostly fought
to the death.