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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
in 40-F00T. FALL
Workman at Old Flour Mill Is
Critically Injured.
William K. Evans Lost Balance
Working in Smokestack.

William E. Evans, 713 Morse street,
North Topeka, is in st. Francis hos
pltal In a dangerous condition as the
result of a 40-foot fall down the inside
or big smokestack at the old plant
OF the Topeka Flour Mills company,
crane and Jefferson streets, this morn
ing. He is 38 years old.
Evans, in the employ of a contractor
was engaged in tearing down the
smokestack. Shortly before IL o'clock
/ this morning employees Of the mill
who were working in the vicinity
missed him. After search he was
found lying unconscious on a pile of
! brick at the bottom of the big struc-
ture. He was picked up and DIR. o.
F. Narcotic was summoned.
Evans was then taken to the hos
pital where it was found he was suf-
fering from very dangerous internal
injuries. He was also lacerated about
the abdomen An operation was nee
essary at once.
DR.. Narcotic said this afternoon
that his condition is critical and re-
covery cannot be predicted for a dav
or two. Evans internal injuries. caused
by the pile of bricks upon which he
fell, are in the abdominal region
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
PROF. JACKSON READY
He Says His Band Will Answer the
First Call to Arms.

George w. Jackson, founder and
leader of Jackson's Band, is ready to
turn his band of twenty Eight pieces
over to the government on short no.
tice He stated today that every man
in his band is ready to volunteer for
service in a regimental band.
II have served in two wars" said
Prof. Jackson and 1 am too badly
crippled UP to volunteer my services
but if 1 am needed I will gladly take
charge of the musical units of reg
iment The twenty eight boys in the
band are all ready to volunteer"
Prof. Jackson said that as a rule
the negroes of Topeka are ready to
respond to any call that may be made
for troops.
Take them as they come" he said,
"the negroes are usually just as pat
riotic as any other class of citizens"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
TRY DESPERATELY
TO HALTPURSUIT
BY L0-FRENCH
As Last Resort Germans Turn
Flood on LaFere.
Gradual Massing of Troops In
tensifies Fierce Fighting.
FRENCH ADVANCING TODAY
Hold Dominating Position Over
"Hindenburg Line
British in North Encounter
Snow and Sleet Storm.
FRENCH ADVANCING TODAY
Hold Dominating Position Over
"Hindenburg Line
British in North Encounter
Snow and Sleet Storm.

Paris, March 24.-French forces
continued their advance today. The
official statement reported great inn
provement of French positions north
of Scissors and progress elsewhere
as we'll as repulse of German raids.
Paris. March 24-The allies con-
tinue to forge ahead on the center
and extreme right and made sub
stantiaI progress yesterday in the di-
rection of St Quentin and La Fere
in the teeth of determined German
resistance Notwithstanding the eff
forts of the Germans to destroy the
roads as they retired, the allies nave
managed to bring up good force OF
all but their heaviest artillery and
their guns again are busy after long
rest.
The pressure of the French from
St Quentin to the Aisne is so power
full that it begins to seem doubtful
in the opinion of the French military
critics whether the Germans will be
able to hold the so-called Hindenburg
line. The invaders have opened the
sluiceS at Lafere, apparently feellnG
their chances of holding the town are
not good now that the French have
a footing on the high ground in the
Jussy region, northeast of Tergnier.
if General Nivelle is able to esta bllsh
himself in this position his guns VIII
command La Fere.
Try to Outflank Germans.
Farther south the French are MAX
ing solid progress against the five
mile salient covering St. Gobain and
formed by the lower Coucy forest.
The columns there are working hand
in hand with columns operating
northeast of scissors and toward
Laon The latter made continuous
progress today and their advance eX-
man line at st. Gobain to the risk of
being f1anked and driven back on
Laon. 1t is evident that the German
staff is alive to the French advance
and the fighting is fiercer here than
in any other section.
Beat Germans Back Gradually.
selves slowed up, the Germans today
warfare to check the movement of
their pursuers on the western front,
as the Franco British troops APP
proaches the "Hindenburg line"
Fierce fighting is developing out of
this gradual converging of masses of
men by both sides Front dispatches
today, reporting continued progress
despite stiff resistance, indicated the
bitterness with which the Germans
now contest every yard of the way.
Northeast of Tergnier, where General
Nivelle's French troops are nearest of
the allied forces to the Hindenburg
line, the enemy inundated the ground
by opening canal sluices. The city of
La Fere was flooded.
on the longer British front Field
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
DRIVE ON RUSSIA
Germany Opens Offensive Along
Eastern Front.
New Russian Govt Warns PeO-
pie Against Spy Army.

Berlin, March 24-German forces
under command of Archduke Joseph
yesterday stormed the Russian posi-
ton on the Rumanian frontier ridge
between the Solyomtar and Czaobanos
valleys according to today's official
German statement, and captured 500
Russians.
r. Russians Fall Back.
Petrograd, March 24.-CBritish Ad-
miralty per wireless press. )-Under
pressure of German attacks against the
Russian positions between the rivers
Silcha and Chvanich, on the Rumanian
front, says the official statement is
sued today by the Russian war depart
ment, the Russian troops withdrew to
the next line of defense, about two
thirds of a mile to the eastward.
Warned Against TeutOn Foe.
Petrograd, March 24.-The follow
ing proclamation to the people of
Petrograd has been issued by A. j.
Guchkoff, minister of war:
The enemy is menacing the cap
ital from two directions. First he is
concentrating continually on our
northern front great quantities of mu-
nitions, supplies and men; second he is
concentrating his spies in Petrograd.
Steps against the latter are an imme-
date necessity"
Capture Persian Town.
Petrograd, March 24.-The capture
by Russian troops of the Persian town
of Kerind in the sector west of Ker-
manshah about 40 miles from the
Mesopotamian border is announced by
the war office Pursuit of the Turks
toward the Mesopotamian border con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
AMERICANS CAPTIVE
Germany Will Hold Captured Sailors
as War Prisoners.

Copenhagen, March % (via Lon
don, March 24).-The return of the
German raider Moewe to a German
port. having on board about six hun
dred sailors, the crews of merchant
men captured during the last part of
the cruise, may give rise to a new
Yarrowdale case, as it is probable
number of Americans who were serv-
ing on armed merchantmen were cap
tured by the raider
According to the German rule, such
men will be treated as prisoners of
war. Among the British steamers de-
stroyed after the Yarrowdale was sent
to Germany, the Governor, 1924 tons
gross; Demeterton, 6,0S4> tons; Otaki,
1875 tons, and Brecknockshire are
specifically mentioned in the official
account of the return as having been
armed.
Honor Moewe Commander.
London, March GA Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam says it is
reported that Count Won Donna
Schlodien, commander of the Moewe,
has been appointed aid de camp to
Emperor William.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
Unlimited Class.

To be eligible to run in this mara
thon it is necessary to train regularly
for the next three weeks, and then
pass a physical examination. The
first two weeks training will be done
at the Washburn athletic field and
the last weeks training will be around
the state house ground where the
race will be run. DR.. Kennedy has
been very good to the H. S. boys this
last year, and has offered them the
use of the athletic field and the gym
lockers for the track team and spring
football practice. AS a result more
H. S. athletes are planning to make
Washburn their alma mater.
A Real Marathon.
The unlimited race will be thirty
two blocks long and will be four
times around the state house grounds.
Under 125-lb. race will be twenty-four
blocks long, or three times around
the state house grounds. These races
will start and finish at the high school
This will take place Immediately af-
ter the school session SO that all the
students can see the races.
All boys wishing to enter this mara
thon must enter their names with Mr..
Hepworth or Mr.. Bearg before Mon
day night so that they can get their
three weeks training in Much inter-
est is shown in the races among the
boys and it is hoped that it will boost
track work among the boys. Men
are needed very badly in all the events
pole vault. and high jump, shot-put
and discus.
At least twenty men are wanted to
enter in each marathon race.
Football Practice.
Spring football practice will start
Monday the Washburn field. All
men wishing suit next fall must prac-
uce- The first three weeks work will
be track work in order to develop
wind endurance and speed. The next
three weeks will be punting, passing,
signals and work to learn the rudi-
ments of the game, and get the boys
in condition SO that things can start
with whirl next fall A number of
new men among whom are very prom
ing material are planning to do
this work Among the number COM
ing out are many under class men.
Heretofore they have waited until
they were older classmen to come
out: this means that there will be
much better material to work with in
the coming years. Leonard Irwin is
the captain for next year.
Lockers will be furnished by DIR.
Kennedy in the Washburn gym. Track
suits or old clothes are all that is
necessary to practice in for the first
three weeks Seventy-five men are
expected to show up and others who
have to work spring will report this
fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
JUNGLE JOE" AROUSED
Ex-Czar of House Says He Is Squared,
Behind the President.

New Orleans, La, March "a
Uncle Joe" Cannon, former speaker
of the house of representatives and
now just a plain member of congress,
said here that he will back up the
president in his foreign policy with all
the power he possesses.
He declared that his meeting with
Whit P Martin, the progressive men,
Der of congress from Louisiana had
no political significance and that they
did not discuss the organization of the
next house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
SNAP SHOTS

AT HOME NEWS


Amt it just the beatinest thing,
In all fellers days,
How he'll do most anything
To win a little praise:
From the time he's first a toddlin' round,
Till his last sleeps begun.
He's goin' to do things better.
If you tell him they're well done
-Nels Yingle.
w. W. Bowman has returned from,
the annual convention of the secre-
taries and presidents of state bankers
in Chicago.
Tribe of Ben Hur has returned to his
headquarters in Topeka. He has been
visiting courts in Manhattan and juno
ton City.
A building permit was issued Friday
to Lindsay & Bennett, owners of the
building at S33 Kansas avenue, for the
construction of $4,000 addition to the
building. The contract has been let
to Henry Bennett & Son.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary and
James Couder, a well known attorney,
will accompany the Henry L. Stimson
party to Topeka. Tuesday night, April
10. All three are representatives of
the National Security League and will
speak on universal military training.
A postal card from Don Thompson
has been received from Pekin, China, by
one of his closest friends mere AS
vet Thompson has not been able to
reach the Russian fields of fighting
for which he set sail last November.
Word was received from him some
time ago when he was in Shanghai
and from Japan.
Another fire caused by sparks fall
ing on the roof was reported to the
fire station Friday. This time it was
the home of F. L. Ogle, at $40 West
street. Only slight damage resulted.
The Rev. J. R. Meredith, who was
taken to Stormont hospital Wednes-
day, was reported much improved this
morning. He will undergo an opera
ton within a few days.
Three residents of Topeka lave filed
re-application for their second nat
uralization papers. The papers will
be considered by the United States
district court when it meets here at
Topeka in April Among the applica-
tions are William Ryan, and Peter
Thompson, of st. Marys; George Tow
err, Peter Clock, Johann Hanson, of
Topeka, and Timothy Bourke, of Kan
sas City.
F. A. Derby paid s1.20A a bushei
for a car of corn purchased Friday
from the Young Grain company, the
top price in Topeka. The report that
the government is purchasing grain
to provide for a possible war is given
as the cause for an unprecedented
raise in grain. Then, too, the high
price of hogs is another reason for
the high prices, according to grain
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
TRACK men BUSY
High School Athletes Are Pre-.
pairing for Big Marathon.
Spring Football Practice Will
Begin Next Monday.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the running of the high
school marathon races which will be
held Friday afternoon, April 3. Also,
the high school track stars are busy
getting ready for the practices that
will put them in shape for the inter
class meet which will be staged April
%.
The following students have regis
tered for the marathon races which
Coach Elmer Bearg believes will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
CHILDREN WHO ARE sIcKIy

MOthers who value their own comfort
ana the welfare of their children. should
lever De without box of Mother Gray's
sweet Powders for Children for ilse
throughout the season. They Break up
TTolds; Relieve Feverishness. Constipation,
Ieethlng Disorders. Headache and Stom-
ach Troubles. Used by Mothers for 20
years THESE POWDERS NEVER FAIL.
SOLD by all Drug Stores, 25c. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Sample mailed FREE.
Address, Mother Gray Co, LIE Roy, N. y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
Fire on a ProWler

Mobile. Ala, March 24.-Marines
guarding the powder magazine at the
local navy yard did their first bit of
work early today when they fired on.
oul iaiied TO capture, an unidentified
man detected approaching the mac
azine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24
PAY ME ONE CENT.

You may read of the many
who have been cured and can
speak for themselves as to the
merits of the treatment and my
methods of a professional and
business nature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24

Marshal Haig's men still pressed for
ward today, rebuilding the country
as they PROCESS. German counter at
tacks developed in force at half d
dozen points along this line, but all
were beaten back.
The weather was described as win
try, with storms of snow and sleet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-24

THE city admntra ton has laid than 900
which was honesty and p Not
OF scandal or suspicion ever attached the expenditure of
The present city built the Side thus
sands Of dollars properly 'N''
railroads rebuild Sixth
street Waduct and agree to maintain it forever.
It has built permanent bridges bridges that
will stand for the next 500 has three under
tract or planned for this year.
practically useless detention hospital built of
berculoss sanorm In this sanorm twenty patients
happiness Month in and month out Topeka takes Of
at Norton
The commission has sanitation
Topeka than three previous administrations in the history of
q e s ey OF hs
ing the people Of the East Side With the finest pleasure and re-
creation ground in the central West
For the first time in its history Topeka has atme health
officer For the first time in its history it has two vel
fare workers who devote their entire time to the relief of the
of the town.
present city appropriated $4,000 public
summer.
ae bs m we5 s sH the
money paid the city treasury
on R the t5 Of
eating it. although the had owed the city for
than six years.
The city commission $4,000 back
o than v No or o ever boug io
asking the county pay the back penalties Nine thousand
dollars of this already has been paid into the city
ury. The entire will be paid within two years.
Last the commission spread asphalt
tyve blocks of rough brick pavement without
to the city
AS mayor have had something with all of these things
and point to them with pride No other administration has
equaled the purely constructive work
ice to the citizens of Topeka.
Jay E. House
Candidate fora term.
1t isn't what you promise it's what you've done.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-17
BERIBB0NED SHOES WORN
Ago, But Not Generally Adopted.
Has Been Revived.

We used to hold our bathing sandals
ON with cotton tapes or ribbons laced
over the instep and about the ankle.
A few years ago, when dancing became
such craze and empire dresses were
an obvious inspiration for Paris, we
again adopted the ribbon-lace satin
shoe for dancing. 1t never was very
much worn and we have not seen much
of 1t for several seasons. This year 1t
has returned to fashion and quite prob
ably viii be worn at the seaside re-
sorts and in the mountains for after
noon as well as evening, writes fash
ion authority.
The ribbons match the shoe when 1t
is colored, but very often black rib
bons are used with white shoes over
white stockings. The ends of the rib
bons are tied with a bow. Sometimes
slipper with only one eyelet on each
side Is laced In this new fashion, and
sometimes the slipper extends high
enough so that three or four eyelets
on each side can be introduced. The
ribbons are often crossed and re-
crossed about the ankle so that their
ends tie fully half way up to the knee.
| To be sure, we are to wear longer
skirts this summer, but the ribbon
bound ankle is decidedly pretty when
skirts are short, for the ribbon breaks
the length Of the stocking.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-17
COAT DRESS USEFUL
Promises to Be One Of the Most
Popular Items of Wardrobe.
Serge, GaberdIne, TricotIne and TwiiIs
Among Fabrics Utilized in
These Frocks.

The coat dress, or robe manteau,
still promises to be one the most popu-
lar items of the wardrobe. Garment
manufacturers and fashion designers
say that never has so useful gar
ment been devised. II Is both a coat
and n dress and many also take the
place Of suit.
The various popular wool fabrics,
such as serge, gaberdine, tricOtine,
twills, etc, are employed in the de-
velOpment of coat dresses, and light
shades are popular as well as the sta
pie and dependable navy. Beige, snail
and lead gray and several shades of
tan have been noted in the develop
ment of these coat frocks.
The garment shown in the sketch is
made of navy gaberdine, trimmed In
satin in Il contrasting shade. Gold
colored satin might be used; red or
lighter shade of blue would also be eff
fecnvc. The double row or buttons
down the front may match either the
navy Of the frOck proper or the trim
ming
The double-strap belt extends
straight around the back, and the
wide tabs on either side of the waist
In front conceal pockets. Pockets are
featured on nearly all tailored spring
and summer dresses, suits and coats.
As will be noted, this garment
shows a rather straight Silhouette
that is, while a waistline Is indicated,
the skirt follows the natural lines of
the figure, and no exaggerated barrel
flare Is evident.
The barrel skirt was largely scare
head style feature devised early to
stimulate a somewhat tagging demand
for ready-to-wear garments. Few who
thought seriously of style development
paid much attention to 1t. Women still
cling to the straight-line garments, and
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-17
SILKS DEMANDED BY WOMEN
Are Widely Worn This Season In Spite
Of High Prices Due to a Variety
Of Causes.

There are many reasons why silks
are high priced this year, but there
Is just one reason why silks are In de-
mand this year more than ever be-
fore-sImply because women want to
wear silks.
The war has had something to do
with the shortage of silk, as 1t has
haa with most everything else of late.
In the first place. expert labor is short
Then, something happened to the CO.
coons in Turkey, and for some reason
there was shortage Of raw silk In
Italy, which, coupled with the In
creased demand, made things rather
difficult and, Of course, sent prices up.
Our little brown-skinned neighbors of
the Pacific came to our rescue by see
ing In this situation chance for their
own profit, and now we are getting
more silk from Japan than anywhere
else. Obviously, nothing happened to
the c0coons in the land of chrysanthe-
NUNS.
And since japanese silk possesses
very great artistic merits, even In the
cheaper grades, women have something
to be thankful for. Japanese silks es-
pecially commend themselves to this
seasons fashions. They are soft and
supple without being slinky, char
acteristic which makes them especially
suitable to season when skirts are
neither extremely full nor extremely
narrow.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-17
TO PREVENT LOST STITCHES
Small Safety or Baby Pin Important
Adjunct Of crocheting Outfit OF
the Busy Mother.

1t Is a hard matter for the busy
mother to crochet and look after the
children at the same time. The kid
dies will get into mischief and then
mother drops her crochet, settles dis
putes, picks up baby's toys and an
swers the telephone.
When everything is once more quiet
and peaceful she picks up her crochet
and finds that one of the children has
accidentally knocking the ball Of cot
ton from the table. The cotton In fall
Ing has pulled out several rows OF
stitches, and the thread is twisted
around the rungs Of a chair and the
legs of the table.
Poor motherl
One day mother had to drop her
work and as usual the crochet needle
fell out. On the table was gold
baby pin, which she quickly fastened
In the loop of her work.
When she again picked up the GRO
chet not n stitch had been pulled out,
because the pin prevented It After
that mothers crocheting outfit was NOT
complete without a small safety or
baby pin, to hold the loop or chain OF
the crochet, when she was not busy
with her needle.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-17
GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER
Has a Record of so Years of
Success

Correcting impurities In the stomach,
gently acting on the bowels. Stirs
up the liver and makes the despond-
ent dyspeptic enjoy life. 1t is high.
ly recommended for biliousness, indi-
gestion, etc. Always keep bottle of
August Flower handy for the first
symptom of these disorders. You may
feel fine today, but how about tomor.
rowi Remember that ian ounce of
prevention Is worth pound Of cure"
and that 1t is both painful and expen-
sive to be sick. For sale by druggists
in all parts Of the civilized world In
Is and rs cent bottles.-Adv.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-05-17
With the Fingers!
Says Corns Lift Out
Without Any Pain

Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind Of corn can shortly be
lifted right out with the fingers If you
will apply on the corn a few drops Of
freezone, says Cincinnati authority.
At little cost one can get small bot
de OF freezone at any drug store, which
will positively rid ones feet of every
corn or callus without pain or sore
ness or the danger of infection.
This new drug is an ether compound.
and dries the moment 1t is applied and
does not infiame or even irritate the
surrounding skin. Just Think You
can lift OH your corns and calluses
now without bit of pain or soreness.
II your druggist hasn't freezone he can
easily get small bottle for you from
bis wholesale drug house.-adv.