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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
USELOCAL TALENT
Dickinson Plans Chautauqua of
"HOme Made" Talent.
Ladies' Band of HeringtOn One
of Features of Program.

Abilene, Kan. Sept. 15.-For years
chautauqua programs have been pat
ronized in the towns of Dickinson
county. These programs have been
made up of persons hired thru well
known advertising agencies and the
Dickinson county towns have donated
literally to their upkeep. Now this
district proposes to provide entertain
ment of its own-and keep the profits
and travelling expenses at home.
Writers, musicians, orators and
persons well acquainted with world
wide conditions have enlisted to or
ganize what will be known as the
Dickinson County Chautauqua associa-
ton with headquarters in Abilene. The
program, as outlined at this time, will
include the following local talent
artists:
Mrs. Ralph Observation-Disclosures Abilene.
violinist.
Mrs. Gladys Harding Brooks. Abb
lene, reader.
c. NJ Harger, Abilene, editor, maya
zine writer, former member board
corrections.
DR.. Dean c. Dutton, Abilene, Meth
odist minister, now on the platform.
DR.. F. S. Blayney, Abilene. Presby-
terrain minister, formerly connected
with College of Emporia.
]. w. Howe, Abilene, eX-state sena-
tor, editor and writer.
Harrington Ladies band, Harrington.
Miss Lois Crawford, Abilene. soloist,
now with Redpath.
Miss Lillian Sexton, Abilene, pianist
Mrs C. A. Hoffman, Enterprise
woman's clubs.
Chapman high school, Chapman,
orchestra and band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
FIRE ON TROOP TRAINS
Police and Posse Hunt AssaiIants-
Four Soldiers Wounded. .

Steubenville, Ohio, Sept 15.-Po-
lice Chief Carter, of Steubenville,
with a posse of citizens and detec-
tives, was searching today for un-
identified persons who fired a fusillade
of shots at a troop train as it was
passing thru Mingo Junction, three
miles west of here. -Four soldiers
were wounded, one seriously.
The shooting started in the dark
ness of last night, and authorities
were unable even to guess at the force
Of the attacking party.
Names of the wounded soldiers was
withheld and it was. not stated to
what unit they were attached The
victims were cared for by the detach-
ment of medical officers on the train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
LABOR RALLIES BEGIN
Pledge War on Autocracy-F1rst
Meeting Tonight in N Y.

New York, Sept. 15.-Madison
Square Garden tonight will witness la
borers' pledge to unwritten war
against autocracy, in the first of the
nationwide rallies arranged by the
American Alliance for Labor and De-
mocracy at it's recent Minneapolis
meeting. Particular emphasis is to be
given labor's loyalty for the benefit of
Russia.
Two members of the American mis-
sion to Russia, Charles Edward Rus
sell and James Duncan, are to speak.
Others who will make addresses are
Secretary of Labor Wilson, Rabbi
Stephen Wise, Clarence barrow and
Frank Morrison of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

The heavy advertiser of a certain
town entered the editorial offices of
the daily paper, and in angry and
disguised tones delivered himself as
follows:
Whats the matter with this sheet
anyway That was a fine mess you
people made of my ad yesterday "
What seems to be the trouble ?"
asked the editor, anxiously.
Read it and see," said the adver-
tiser, and he thrust a copy of the
paper into the editors hands. The
unhappy editor read:
IF you want to have a fit, wear
Jinks's Shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
STATE CHARITIES TO MEET.
Many Public Welfare Problems TO Re
Discussed at Emporia Conference

Emporia. Kan, Sept I5.-This
years state conference of charities
and corrections will be held at En-
poria, October 20 and 80, according
to the program for the conference
which was worked out at Topeka this
week. Men of state and nationaI
reputation are expected to attend the
conference. The following subjects
will be discussed: Public health
treatment of detectives and deIin.
quents, almshouse management and
control. colonization of prisoners and
the feeble minded, mothers aid. the
DELINQUENT woman, court paroles and
child welfare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
CONGDON QUITS STATE
Food Inspector Calls Hand of Board
and Then Resigns.

Following dismissal of charges
against him by the state board of
health, Leon A. Congdon resigned as
assistant chief food and drug inspector
for the Estate health department
Congdon was cited before the state
civil service commission for dismissal
on a general and broad charge of
INSTRUMENTATION.
When the state department failed
to make their charges definite and
specific, Edwin McKeever, as attorney
for Congdon insisted the charges
should be dropped. The health de-
partment agreed to a dismissal of the
case, giving Congdon a clean bill of
health. Congdon has since announced
his purpose to resign from the service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
ADMIT HIS CONFESSION
intended to Dynamite Homes OF
Prominent Canadian Men.

Montreal, Sept. 1.-two alleged
confessions by Joseph Tremblay adj
hitting not only a plot to dynamite
the summer home of Lord Athelstan,
the Montreal publisher, but also to
blow up the home of Sir Robert Bor-
den and other prominent Canadians.
were admitted to the records by Judge
Saint Cyr at a preliminary hearing
here yesterday.
Tremblay refused to answer ques-
tons and was sent back to jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
SEVEN SENTENCE. SERMONS

Virtue is like rich stone, best plain set-Bacon
Joy is not in things, it is in us.-Charles Wagner
Thrice blest is he to whom is given
The instinct that tell
That God is on the field when He
Is most invisible-Anon
Genuine greatness marked by simplicity unostentaous
selfforgetfuness hearty Others feeling
of brotherhood with the human famiy.-Channng.
For of veth to himself, and deh to himself
Rom 14:7
And if I may
I'd have this day
Strength from above
To set my heart
In heavenly art
Not to be loved but to love.
-Matbie D. Babcock
Happy and strong and brave shall beable to endure
all things and do all thingsif believe that every day.
every hour every moment, of life is in His Hands,
Henry Van Dyke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

journal office by O'Clock on Friday af-
ternoon. Unless otherwise noted in this
in the morning and 1880 O'Clock in the
eveDing.)
Baptist.
North Topeka Baptist, Laurent and
Harrison, j. NJ. Gurley, pastor Morn
ing services, IL o'clock. Evening Serv-
ices o'clock.
Christian.
First Christian, Sixth and Topeka,
o. L. Cook, pastor. Morning and eve
ming services by Rev. Guy H. Lundy
of Guthrie, Okla. Special musical
program by Miss Mildred Hazelring
at the evening services, featuring the
music of Russia
Third, Third and Lake, H. w. Wal
lace, pastor. Morning services, The
Barren Fig Tree" Evening services,
THE Goal of Life
West Side, Underwood and Duane,
Mrs. Clara H. Hazelrigg, pastor. Morn
ing services THE Holy Spirit and the
Christian" Evening services, The
Holy Spirit and Conversion" Musical
program at the evening services by
the Junior choir.
Christian Science.
First, Huntoon and Polk. Services
Sunday, 1900 a m. at the church.
Subject OF lesson sermon, Sub
stance" Children's Sunday school at
$50 a. M Wednesday evening meet
ing, including testimonies of Christian
Science healing, will be held in Wash
burn college chapel. at 500 p. m.
Reading room, 705 Mills building,
open daily, except Sunday and holi-
days, from 1000 to $50.
Congregational.
First, Seventh and Harrison, Arthur
S. Henderson, pastor. Morning SER
vices, Church Membership With a
Meaning in It. Evening service. I'm
That Day"
Central, Huntoon and Buchanan,
Charles M. Sheldon, pastor. Morning
services, IL O'Clock. Evening services
7:45 o'clock, Love Your Enemies"
Lutheran.
First English, Fifth and Harrison,
C. w. Maggart, pastor. Morning SER
vices. christian Heroism." No even
ing meetings.
Kansas Avenue, 1925 North Kan
sas avenue, J: E. Scheer. pastor.
services, o'clock, "Our Burdens"
Wesleyan, Third and Jefferson, T.
]. Pomeroy, pastor Morning SER
vices, Individual Responsibility"
Evening services, Our First Love-"
Presbyterian.
First, Eighth and Harrison, S. S.
Estey. D. D., pastor. Morning theme.
THE Relation of the School to the
Nation and the War" Evening serv-
ice: A stereopticon lecture on Africa.
Redden Chapel, Second and Monroe
streets, j. H. Fazel, minister. Preach
ing at 1880, subject, Ghosts"
Second, Jackson and Gordon, ]. P.
Hicks, pastor. Morning services, 1.-The
Kingdom of God" Evening services,
"A Great Work and How 1t Was
Done" Special music at the evening
services by Prof. c. M. Morrow.
Second United. corner Huntoon and
Fillmore, w. NJ. Jackson, minister.
Morning theme, "A Tale of Two
Cities" Evening subject, Service
Surprises
Third, Fourth and Branner, S. B.
Anderson, pastor. Morning services,
THE Blessing You Do Not Have
Evening services. Because You Have
Grieved Him.
+ Calvary, NJ. Miller, pastor. Morn
ing services, Shallow Mind" Evening
services, why Am a Presbyterian"
Westminst r, College and Huntoon,
Ralph Ward, pastor. Morning serv-
ices, 'Life's Fellowship" Evening
services, THE Three Cardinal C's."
Miscellaneous.
Church of Christ, 522 Polk. Morn
ing and evening services will be in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
SWEDE ENVOY LEAVES
Ambassador Wrangel and Wife Depart
From London On Vacation.

London, Sept 15.-Count A. wran-
gel, Swedish ambassador to Great
Britain and the Countess Wrangel left
London today for the continent on a
few weeks leave of absence.
Count Wrangel yesterday had a.
long conference with Lord Robert Ce-
Gil. the British under secretary for for
eign affairs, presumably on the sub
ject of the Swedish-Argentina dis
closures.
w. F. Bostroem, counsellor of the
Swedish legation here will take charge
during Count WrangePs absence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
Navy swamped Win Rec,r,,s

Washington, Sept. 15.-The navv
has become so overcrowded that Sec
rotary Daniels has ruled that college
men can return for this winters train
ing, tho they will be called back to
actual service next summer when
more ships and stations will be avail
able. Enlistment for the navy has
been halted because of the number of
men on hand who cannot be accom-
modated in ships and stations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
FIRST OF $50 SHIPS
Costs $500. OOO-Being Built by Britain
in Chicago Yards.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-The first of a
fleet of $50 vessels to be constructed
in this country under British registry
to replace the losses due to submarine
warfare was launched today at the
yards of the Chicago Shipbuilding
company. The ship was built for the
Cunard line, the first to be construct
ed in America for that company. Its
approximate cost was 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

Marguerite Clark under manage
ment of Daniel Frohman will appear
Wednesday and Thursday at the Gem
theater. The scenes are laid in Hun
gary and the story is based on the
Hungarian system of marriage where
in convention consigns to helpless
spinsterhood a girl whose younger sis
ter marries before her. A Christie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

and Thursday in His Picture in the
Papers" The story concerns a young
man who goes to all extremes to get
his name and picture printed in the
newspapers.
Winifred Allen, the new Triangle
star. will appear Friday and Saturday
in THE Haunted House." the title of
which sounds like the atmosphere of
the picture might smack of the super
natural. The comedy for the two days
will be His Foothill Folly,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
MILLIONS USE RED CROSS

Millions of good housewives use Red
Cross Ball Blue. Each year its sales
increase. The old friends use it and
tell others. Red Cross Ball Blue will
make yorr old clothes look like new.
Ask your grocer--Adv. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

Complaint is made in Washington that
President Wilson does not take the vice
president into his confidence, and that
serious consequences might result in an
emergency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

comedy will be shown in connection
with this five-reel production
Bessie Barriscale will appear Mon
day and Tuesday in The Painted
Soul" a play of the underworld
Charles Ray co-stars with Miss Bar
riscale. The film begins with a pic
ture painted by an artist bringing
about the regeneration of a girl of
the slums. A Billy West comedy will
also be shown.
Alice Brady will appear Friday and
Saturdau
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

Louise Glaum and Douglas Fair
banks will both appear at the Cozy
theater next week. Monday and
Tuesday Louise Glaum will appear in
'Idolaters." The picture is of the
more refined vampire variety, Miss
Glaum appearing as the siren. George
Webb makes his first appearance on
the Triangle program in the picture
A comedy, THE Dark Room Secret
will also be shown.
Fairbanks will appear Wednesday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

The Argentine steamer Tore was
torpedoed off Gibraltar on June rs
last On August % Germany made
a promise to Argentina to observe in
ternational law toward Argentine
ships and pledged herself to pay an
indemnity for sinking the Toro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
EASE UP TO ARGENTINA
At Timely Moment Germany Tells of
Indemnity for Lost Ship.

Amsterdam, Sept. 14.-An inspired
article in the German press says the
ground for granting compensation for
the Argentine steamer, Toro, is that
she was sunk outside the barred zone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

Little Willie Sherman
Tried to catch this - -
Draw from one to two and so on
to the end.
The price of shoes, IL is said, will be
much lower this fall, due to simpler styles
requested by the national council OF de-
Tense.
The New York Medical Journal states
that 1t would take 1000 doctors 10 hours
a day for two months to make a physical
examination of 100000 recruits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15

The descent c. the burning balloon.
A French observation balloon
caught fire and the skipper, Lieut..
scent. While going down he made
this wonderful picture of his balloon,
which descended much more rapidly
than the parachute. Just how the
fire started is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-15
CHURCH NOTICES

(These notices must be in the State
journal office by o'clock on Friday af-
ternoon. Unless otherwise noted ins this
column services will be held at IL o'clock
in the morning and 1880 O'Clock in the
eyeninS.)
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-15
lt's Good 4 II Comes from Haibkat,s
chas. F Halbkat
Jeweler and Scientific Opician
Watch Inspector for Four Railroads
WATERTuWn, S. b.

AAE 10 -
J.. G. Brown is at Clear Lake this
week, putting the finishing touches on
q house being erected in that city.
Misses Cecil Murphy and Mabel
'Quissel were over-Sunday visitors at
the home OF Miss Murphy at Henry.
& William Kopp returned a few days.
since from Tracy, MINI, where he
visited at the home of his parents.
G. G. Gray's Studio-one of the MIC
est places to be found to have your
picture taken. Do it now. % If.
Mr. and airs George DeGraff ex-
pect to spend the winter in Miami,
Fla. They will leave shortly for the
south.
Charles Wensing and wife and Mrs.
Adolph DeVille and daughter, Teresa,
spent Sunday at the Martin Deyille
home at Waveriy.
Tomorrow is Hobo Day at the State
College. It is reported that a mum
Der of Watertown people contemplate
visiting the scene.
Martin Schnackenburg departed on
Monday for Arlington. Mimi, hav-
EAZ - HM NM-4AEA&E-taEREE
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-15

tie stay III the Hub city. inasrnuch IA
he doesn't care t0 spend a spell of NICE
weather In Jail for c~ontenaptRof court.
IT 1t were mfdswinter with the Their.
mometer ranging around the 40Gsbelow
point, with D money with which TO
buy coal, it might be different.
.X.. ,..a.a@..
i, .,as 81 w IS. g ... ! 8 ~,
8 rs !, u, 81 l s.s I'll I. SAIi
1850 $3.50 49, apn1i
Commissioners garf1aJd III fhp f,,cI
d~istribntion denarfmenf ns thA rs,vaTn.
flent. soIne time aeo na1nad III al
BtckeIhaupt of Aberdeen &C ma f,ais
ADMINISTRATOR foT south I,al,ofa. Ilaat
week MI, Bickelhauuf notiaed R
Goepfert, cashier 81 tha SECURITY Ma
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-15
Local Happenings
The eeunty board is in session this

The eernty board is nm session this
week. M
Don't want any stock? wen, SUP
posin' you don't!
Attend the Codington County Live
Stock Breeders sale next Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Anderson were
in the city Saturday from Clark.
Miss Delma Nelson spent Sunday
at the parental home at South Shore.
Save the milk. Feed Calf Meal.
Kampeska Milling Co. 2332S
Mrs, Robert Blackwood has accepted
a position in the Noodle grocery de-
partment under the management of
B. n. Eastburn.
Sam Shupe returned a few days
since from a two weeks, business So
journ at Milbank
Don't forget the big wholesale meat
sale of meats at the Metropolitan Meat
Market, November IL. N
q. =. Hanson and family have re-
moved from this city to Florence to
make their future home.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. w G Weeks,
S07 Second avenue S. e., Thursday,
November 8, a daughter.
Mrs. Kate Elwood, accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Bessie, was in the
city Saturday from Henry.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-15
PORTRAITS.

Tise Studio, makers Of class photos
and portraits. r. W. Wolf, manager.
1928
Local readers ire Interested in the
case of young Ford. son Of Henry
Ford. Young Ford fled an applica-
ton to be relieved of military duty,
alleging that his services were need
sed ct tie factory Iii the interests OF
the production of materials fprsuc-
sc%essfully prosecuting the The
local board decided against HIM and
as a last resort the young man has
appealed direct to President Wilson,
according to press dispatches. The
outcome will be -watchedswih more
than ordinary interest
You picture Will be appreciated as
q Christmas present by your friends
Gray's Studio.
Dr.. Thos. Haight spent the week
end In Minneapolis, where he pur.
chased apparatus for a department. of
chiropathy to be added to the Kruse
Bath System in this city. DR.. Haight
has secured an equipment Of the most
modern make and he believes that II
will fill a much needed want In Wa.
tertown and vicinity, as those aflict
ed with foot trouble can now have ex;
pert attention without going out oi
the city. The doctor II twin, his
personal attention to ali cases com
ing under his supervision and treat
ment and has been treating a large
number Of patients
+. J. Cory. of The Saturday News
expects o leave this evening or to
morrow morning for Aberdeen, where
he has been summoned to appear be
fore the federal court as a juror. He
has fled an application to be excused
owing to the press of business mat
tiers at homee, but II the court declines
to accept his Gus he'll makeSa Hit
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-15

ing been called thither On account of
death OF hrotherinlaw.
Special sale pn all Hats and Woeien
and Fleeee Lined Underwear.
best values ofAthe season. Miss DOR
Farrell q Williamson.
Mrs. Joe Leathers. after spending
q short time III! the city, a guest att
the home of Her sister, Mrs. ii. M
Mikkelson, has returned TO Henry. s.
ID.
frs. .. r, Knaale aud son, Darwin.
Of Vienna, are in the city wishing at
tie /. G. Brown and q. E. Wood
homes, and With other friends in the
city.
Intolerance n of the master
pieces IN film production, will be at
the Metropolitan next Monday. See
advertisements elsewhere In this edi-
ton.
It's not what we claim in advertise
ing, but what we actually do, that
counts. Our work speaks for itself, as
being artistic, classy and up-to-the-
minute in style and workmanship.
Your inspection is invited. The Tise
Photo Studio. 1861 N. Broadway,
WATERFOWL, s.. D. 21tf
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Calmenson, Of
Montevideo, Mimi. who, with their
daughter, Bonita, were guests of Mr..
Calmenson's brother, Nate, in this
city, have returned to their Mime
sofa home.
The South Dakota Packing and
Shipping Co. purchased a carload of
young hogs last week for placing with
various hog raisers in the community.
The animals were fine blooded stock
and were secured in the vicinity of
Aberdeen.
The Cozy Home furniture company
is preparing to equip the lower floor
of the establishment with a dry goods
stock. The furniture will be removed
to the second floor. Mr.. Murphy ex-
poets to get the new stock ready by
the latter part of this month.
The Elks will formally open their
dancing season on the evening OF
Thursday, November %. A series OF
dancing parties has been planned I'm
der the supervision of a committee
composed of Claude Case, Ed. O,Neil
DR.. o. Haroldson. III. j. Dugan and g
N. faugan.
FLAX STRAW.
Car situation SO uncertain can moi
tell how long mill will run, SO if you
have fax straw YOU expect to change
for our money better get it in here al
once. Flax Fibre Co. 22-24
The government is going to TAXI
charge of the explosive business
that is to say, no man is going to b
permitted to have explosives in hi.
possession who does not have a fed
eral license for the purpose. It's /;
good thing that the hunting season
is about v e
Committees are industriously a
work to raise the city's apportionmen'
Of the Y. M. G. IA. fund to be sub
scribed in South Dakota. Watertown':
superintendent is five thousand do
~ EsEENHE
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-15

Tise Studio, makers of class photos
and portraits. r. w. Wolf, manager.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-24
Mechanicsburg Church
Gives $1,000 to Dickinson

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Dec. 24.-At
the morning service yesterday in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, an at
mosphere of jubilation and thankful
ness perVaded' the place when the
pastor, the Rev. j. Ellis Bell, an
nounced that the sum of $1,000 was
given by this congregation in the
great drive for Dickinson College and
Seminary, which was the largest
amount contributed by any church
in the lower end of the county.
Another great cause for thankful
ness was the prohibition measure
which recently passed Congress and
the congregation rose and sang the
"DoXology.'
The Rev. Mr.. Bell preached a
Christmas sermon and a beautiful
solo, THE Dawn of Hope was
A. Surface, and a quartet. Silent
Night" by Mrs. Surface, Mrs. G. W.
Hershman, DR.. j. A. Kilmore ana
Harley Surface.
Yesterday evening the Sunday
school gave the annual Christmas en-
tertainment, when the children had a
prominent part. A feature was an
anthem, "Hapk, Hark, My Soul by
Harry Rowe Shelley, sung by an
augmented choir under the direction
of Mrs. II. a. Surface. A large of
fering was taken for the Armenian
sufferers. Decorations consisted of
Christmas green's and trees. AT the
Top of a tree in the center of the
church in front glowed star and
under twas the Red Cross emphasiz-
ing the drive for new members. 1t
was most impressive.