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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-26
Wise Kansas Mothers No Longer
Dose the Children for Colds
The External Treatment Introduced Here
From the South Last Winter, Replaces Harmful Internal
Medicines, Poultces, Plasters and Flannel Jackets

Vap- Comes in Salvc Form, and is
Applied Over Throat and Chest. The
Body Heat Releases the Ingredients
in the Form of Vapers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-26
Play with Matches; ? Burned.

Chicago. Jan. 26.-Mother away,
matches near. boy plays, is dead. That
tells the tragic story of Joseph Ma
derka. 2 years old. Mary Ozlak, 5.
probably is fatally burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-26


Cravens's studio tomorrow night to perfect
its organization
The canny Scots of Topeka spent "a
night with Bobby Burns" last night Dur
ing the program Judge Guthrie, president
of the Scottish society, occupied the chair
Washburn college, who often boasts of his
Scotch ancestry. A few minutes after s
Heck's orchestra struck up Bonnie Scot
Thomas Page. Miss May Montieth render
ed My Heart Is Sair for Somebody
James Miller in Highland costume eoa reeited
Burns was read by Major Downing. Two
little Scotch maids, trained by J. H.
Harry Overholt sang Bessie of Dundee"
The first dance was a Scotch reel The
mated that fully 700 persons visited the hall
during the course of the evening.
w. A. L. Thompson. H. P Dillon and Dan
Clements went to Chicago today.
State university was in town Monday. He
has lately returned from a trip to Wash
ington.
Mrs. DR.. Ashton gave very pleasant
surprise party to her husband at her
home on Topeka avenue. DR.. Ashton was
of the Commercial club. He was agreeably
surprised his return to find his house
five was was the game Of the evening. First
prizes were won by Charles S. Eagle and
Harry Dinner and consolation prizes by
We're we s. 8. McF Sas Z. II. Hovey, E H.
Crosby. w w Webb, Warren Cowles,
Charles Powell T. ], Anderson Wss1;, Il .t J;
Bergen. r. T. Lewis. N. S. Scott, Dr. H H! ;,
ben; Mr. Mcdonald. James Moore, Cliff
E. Brener. Ed Murray o. d. Hollis, l. s.
Pegues and Fred Cole
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-26
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
january 26, 1899.

The Musical Union will meet at Prof
Cravens's studio tomorrow night to perfect
its organization
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-26

Vernon L. Kellogg, of the faculty of tt
State university was in town Monday y
has lately returned from a trip to VAST
ington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-26

W. A. L. Thompson. Fl. p. Dillon and Da
Clements went to Chicago today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
BE.L-L:.ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists
 refund money if it fails. 25c
Furniture Editorial
By JAY AcHEE

One of the late Private John Aens favorte jokes about darkey who had been arrested for assault and bat tery, and the plea of his defense.
 hen the judge asked the of the assault the de fendant began by asking the judge if he had played seven-up On being told to mind and proceed with his statement the darkey replied as follows
 Well you see, jedge, me and dis nigger were payn' CT game sebben-up for two bits were six and he two deals and he begs. has de Jack, ten an tTay an gin him Dat makes him three. He leads de an has ter put my tray He comes back wd de king an puts my ten an commences ter git mad He lays downde queen, an dar goes Jack, an dcn edge when he trows down de duce and goes out me for ma las two bits I hits him.
 repeating this story to my joke-lovng friend, w. O. Broyle the furniture price cutter at 1914 Fourth avenue, and he sympathzed at with the unlucky negro Broyes Says: TT very much iii this negros position regards of my competitors We fig urative engaged in friendly little game of merchandis ing and when 1t my deal some of them beg with fist fu To make pain they pretend thing and show down another and feel justified in evening matters up by'cuttng the price low that they hard hit to keep ill the running Matters serious with of them already. But should worry. don't want to grow rich in day. and satisfied with large sales small profits and permanent good friends who will help with other by boosting If they don't want to play fair don't mind hitting them whack with cut prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Cotton Manufacturers Go on Record as Fayoring
 Increased Freight Rate

Washington, November 1.-The National Council of American Cotton Manufactur- CTS, in session here tonight, went on rec ord as favoring an increase in railroad freight rates
 A resolution adopted says the associa- tion "favors in principle an increase in railway rates and pledges before the in terstate commerce commission and else where it's hearty support of fair advances, for the reason that increased expense of operation-an inevitable accompani- lnent of war conditions-unless attended by an equitable increase in income, can lead to but one result-the financial and physical wreck of the various units of our railway system."
 Another resolution adopted tonight urged Congress to grant liberal appro- priation for the support and development of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce and the creation of bureau for the extension of American foreign trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
General Maurice Says
 That Italian Situation
 Ls BadBut OUerdraWn
English Officer Heading Military Operations Says German Reports From This Front Are Mere Publications -Cadorna's Retreat From TagliamentO Planned From
 First Defeat

here as to the cause of the Italian failure. except to note that the Ger mans accomplished at least something through insiduous propaganda among the Italian troops
 "The withdrawal of the Italians from the Tagliamento line need cause no discouragement because this WAS part of Cadorna's scheme from the mo- ment of the first falling back. Devel- opments now depend largely on the time in which allied endorsements reach the line in great numbers"
 Referring to the German claims of an enormous bag of prisoners, General Maurice expressed the opinion that these were largely overdrawn, saying:
 ''The Germans naturally make the best possible story and it is likely that they have counted all the civilians in the total of prisoners they announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
POST EXCHANGES ARE POPULAR AT
 CAMP MCCLELLAN
Entertainment to Be Given by 112th Field Artillery and General Rafferty
 Will Attend

Anniston. November 7.-(Speciai) Gen. w. C. Rafferty and staff will ae- company a number of ladies to the en- tertainment to be given at the Post Exchange of the 112th field artillery Thursday night. The entertainment is now being arranged by the men of the 1i2th under the direction of Capt. L. L. Krentzlen. formerly of Dynamite D" troop, Washington cavarly. 1t will consist of Q number of boxing bouts, song and dance acts, motion pictures and music by the regimental band.
 This post exchange building like the 110th field artillery's exchange, is a little city in itself, as it caters to the physical, menlal and moral require ments of the men of the regiment. There is a store where everything is sold that the men require or, in reason, desire-everything from cold drinks to safety razors and from puttees to ponchos-all sold at a price just lit tie above cost.
 Then there is a stage, making it pos- sible to turn the post exchange into a theatre capable of seating about 1000 men. Here some of the best talent ln the country may be seen from time to time, and there are movies, amateur entertainments, boxing and other forms of amusement every night
 The building is also used as a study room by some of the men, thus taking the place of 8 school. and on Sunday the platform is turned into an altar and religious services are held, thus catering to the moral side of soldiers nature.
 The 104th engineers have just com pleted similar post exchange which was opened with an entertainment Monday night, and the 114th infantry exchange building is well under way.
 Each of these buildings was de- signed and erected by the men them selves, without the assistance of out side carpenters, and the stock was pur- chased by officers of the respective regiments designated for this purpose. The clerks are enlisted man and ser geants, and the customers and patrons are, of course, enlisted men aud both commissioned and noncommissioled of- ficers.
 Just as fast as the men can get the lumber, buildings will be erected at every. regiment in the camp for post exchange service. With post eX- change building, a Young Mems Chris tian association building and 8 regi- mental infirmary, each regiment will be a microcosm-and were it not for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
SERGEANT HUDGINS IS TRIED ON CHARGE OF
 KILLING COU G HLTN
Findings of Court Martial at Mont gomery Will Not Be Made Public
 Until Approved

Montgomery, November z. = Special. ] Division headquarters announced tonight that the trial by court-martial of Sergt Robert Hudgins of Cincinnati on charges of shooting Private Robert T. Coughlin of Clevela d and been completed during the day an, that the court will deliver it's findings to the war department when the ste ographer has transcribed his notes.
 No details of lae trial were made pup- lie, but it is known that Hudgins ad- mitted firing ne slest Mnieh resulted in the death of aafistiiN but contended that he fired N 5NiT the intention of frightening Ceesat A forcing him to stop his aut@giaRlt uagins said His revolver wavsfgA }e fired, sendiug bullet into op body. IludgiEs was charged wi.n killing Coughlin and with fir his lver without au- thority The f!nainss @ill not be made public until eS Sec 9een approved by the war der Nt@na
 Mai. Stepllen c 4ua, Twelfth in- fantry, regA ar r ailyt received orders Wednesday g rcliegQfh his position oi acting chief a If the Ohio divis- ion and to regegt b ort Hancock. Au- eusta. Ga MsJ A |. Parker of Gin einnati ime'eti&tf.y vas appointed tc succeed NJ f i53Nl. Major Fuqua planned pl e5eail the tralnlng foi the Ohio cops
 Total su r3ps 2'is to the second lln- ertv loan lt mp sheridan were $l.- 5o0 0G0. or s Der capita subscription o se2. .37. acccns 38 announcement of tn, canpaikn eas0nlle following the com.
 p:IaIto4l O fae5se4 \ aednesday afternoon The 18th tanTy commanded by Col Dudley J Hsrs lgl the list of organ. izations wffr s fi5e while the 146th reg iment of 'iisciqkaF commanded by Col P. l., Mise aSiG fas close second, Wltf $14iG00.
 Mai, Otto Aa8i4el f Cleveland, division headduar1Nfs. ealfes credit for lnakina the large su ss ior, $li,509. The tota .nunber fa slsssFipEions by officers ant enlisted men was ,S.S out of 24,G4S ir camD. one 5nafe5 and 17 persons sub scribed f0r flaas 10 the amount of $50k or more. 8te4 who purchased moro Nthan s5fa wfaah fiow: Charles Mcbride l35th rea ifa ton H. Ismbry, 13Stl regimen f8,S.ck F. Johnson, 112rl sanitary raSa aomas Kinman, 134tl machine -u liam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Y. N. !. 4. CAMPAIGN WILL OPEN MONDAY
Organization of Forces on Military Line and Great
 Drive Will Be Made

The organization of the campaign forces by Field General J. Frank Rushton TOT the Army Young Mems Christian asso- ciation and the Young Women's Chris tian association is going forward with eN- cry indication of completion by frldaS' This campaign is being shaped tip Ike the armies of four of our allies and Will be lighting shoulder to shoulder all next week While the fighting will be intense the rivalry will be friendly and the vic tor will know when the battle is over that he has been in q good scrap. Geher- al Rushton has assigned to the treheh division Gen. Daniel Dimick, who Will have 10 teams under him of i've ited each. and to the Italian division he has appointed Gen. II. II. Shell, q veteran fighter. who will be on the job from the start. and to the British division Gen W. C. Bonkam who will be the dlrect- ing officer The Belgians will be led py Gen. R. A. Porter. Each. division VIII ,aye 10 teams each. In addition to tnis distinguished number of generals ne mas selected Gen. Lee Moody of Bessemer to lead the forces out there and Gen. Il. ;. Meade to direct the forces at Ensiey Announcement will be made as to Wooo- lawn and other sections today.
 The campaign will open with dinner at the Tutwiler Monday evening at o o'clock, at which time speakers ot prom thence will be present and addFess tne workers.
 This can1paien for S75.G00 for the soldier boys will be enthusiastically pushed as there is a strong sentiment for the Army Young Mems Christian association ana the Young Womens Christian assoela- tion all over the country s their or ganizatons have been the friend or every soldier in camp, trench, prison camp or wherever he is congregated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Funeral of Mrs. Rush

Montgomery November [ - (Special) Mrs. J. W. Rush, youngest daughter Of Bishop James o. Andrew and widow of Rev. John Wesley Rush of the Alabama conference, was buried beside the body of her husband in the cemetery at Pratt vile Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Rush died at the home of her daughter Mrs, N. B. Holt, at Cloverdale after an jil- ness of many months. Mrs. Rush Was born at Augusta, Ga, and was ;ue youngest daughter of Bishop Andrew The seven 1ivins children were present when she died, they being Rev Charies Q. Rush of Opeika, Dr. John O. Rush of Mobile. Mrs. T.. R. Mitchell Mrs Frank Norris, Mrs. F. R. Sturdivant,
 Mrs. N. B, Holt and Mrs. T,. P. Lester
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
HYLAN'S PLURALITY IN NEW YORK CITY
 REACHES 147,975

New York. November 1.-Tammany Hall returned to power as the result of yesterdays mayoralty election Not only was Judge John F. Hylan swept into office by the largest plurality ever given to a mayoralty candidate in New YoclS city but there was elected with him the entire democratic ticket, giving the new administration all the 16 votes in the board of estimate. which controls al city expenditures. Those elected with Judge fIylAn were: Charles |. Craig, compti oller; Alfred r. Smith president of the beard of aldermen. and the presi- dents of the five boroughs of the city.
 Judge Hylap's plurality was l47,9'7 Mayor Mitchel's plurality four years ago was 12f. .2cS.
 The vote for mayor stood: John IF Hylan. democrat 291,2S2; John Purroy Mitchell fusion, 149,301; Morris Hillqut, socialist, 121S; William Ii. Bennett re publican 536TS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

London, November Mai. Gen. Frederick E. Maurice. federal director of military operations at the war of flee, in his weekly talk with the. As- sociated Press today, said:
 "The Italian situation is serious, but a considerable part of the alarmist talk which has been circulating is un- true. The report that Won Mackensen made the attack with an overwhelm- ing force of SOo,ooo men is 9 fabrica- ton The enemy forces were com manded by Won Beulow, not by Von Mackensen.
 Moreover. the attack was no sur prise to General Cadorna, who knew it was Voming so far in advance that he issued communique warning the troops about it.
 Tt is not necessary to say much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Fearing Daughter
 Would Meet Fate of Cruger
 Girl, Holds Her a Prisoner

to leave the apartment since Miss Cruger disappeared last February.
 The girl informed the agents of the society that from the time she toid her mother the story of Ruth cruser until rescued today, she had not been permitted to leave the apartment nor to be out of her mothers sight.
 X bed and bureau barricaded the en- trance to the apartment and ether fur niture blocked up the windows she said The door barricaded was opened every morning to permit her father to go to work and at night the perform ance was repeated to let him in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Camp Sheridan Contractor Wins Law Suit Involving
 More Than S100,000 Profits

Montgomery, November 7.-(special) Alsernon Blair, contractor for camp Sheridan won a victory involving more than $10a.0Gg in the circuit court Wednes- day when the court held that he alone was responsible for the work at Camp sheridan and that other Montgomery contractors could not obtain any portion Of the profits The court dismissed suits asking for a receiver for Blair's profits, contending that they agreed with him to aid him in the work and to apportion the profits.
 Blair contended that he alone received the contract, had borne the burdens of the work and was responsible for the sue cess of the plans Blair is being given 10 per cent profit, which will bring him be- tween $lO000O and $2o0.O90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

New York, November Imprisoned in three-room apartment for the last nine months because of her mothers fear that she misht suffer the fate of Ruth Cruger, the high school girl slain by Alfredo Cochi, Mary Gerrlty, 13 years old, was rescued tonight by agents of the Society for Prevention of Crueity"to to Children.
 Mrs, Gerrity was taken to hospital for investigation as to her sanity and the child was removed to the society's rooms, Officers of the society de- c1ared the girl had not been permitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
IOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

WANTED-To trade Ford
 roadster in perfect condi- tion for Dodge roadster of late model and in first class condition; will pay difference in coal. Call at Southern hotel, Room 20, from 11:30 to 12::30 today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
SHORTAGE OF CARS |S CUTTING COAL
 PRODUCTION NOW

Washington, November 7.-Direetors of the National Coal association conferred today with pr. Garfield in an effort to find solution of the shortage of cars and other transportation problems. Car short age, Dr. Garfield was told, has cut pro auction during the last 10 days 100000 tons below the maximum possible output.
 The most serious curtailment of produe- tion, the operators said, has been in the central bituminous field. Many mines in this region, they declared, are idle
 Mines operating only three or four days @ week because of the car shortage face the prospect, pr. Garfield was told. of losing many of their men who want steady employment
 General remedial measures were dis cussed at the conference, including the advisability of giving coal shipments priority in certain districts and the neces- sfty for more efficient cooperation be- tween railroads in handling coal ship ments and empty cars The National Coal association is organizing a trans portaton department to assist the gov ernment and the railroads i'll relieving the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

and in their several homes and places of worship to render thanks to God the Great Ruler of nations. In witness whereof, I have hcreunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
 "Done in the District of Colum- bia this 7th day of November, in the year of our Lord, 1917, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and forty-second.
 WOODROW WILSON" By the President:
 ROBERT LANSING,
 .'SecretarV of State
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Charles D. Boron Named
 Russei Tax Collector

Montgomery, November 7.-(Special) Charles F. Boron of Hurtsboro was ap- pointed tax collector of Russell county by Governor Henderson tonight. He will succeed C. H. Tallman, who was re-elect- ed, but who failed to qualify for his new term of four years. Boron will serve the unexpired term which began october l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
LOOK FOR GUIDANCE

And while we render thanks for those things let us pray Almighty God that in all humbleness of spirit we may look always to Him for guidance; that we may be kept constant in the spirit and purpose of service: that by His grace our minds may be directed and our hands strengthened; and that in His good time liberty and security and peace and the comradeship of a common justice may be vouch- safed all the nations of tie earth.
 s'Wherefote, I, Woodrow Wilson President of the United States of. America. do hereby designate Thursday. November 29 next. as d day of thanksgiving and prayer and invite the people throughout the land to cease upon that day from their ordinary occupations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Wall. E.-Aged 70. died

Wall. E.-Aged 70, died yesterday at Philadelphia. Remains will be re ceived here Friday morning by Lige Loy Undertaking company, Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The deceased is one of Birmingham pioneer citizens. He was connected with q local produce business for over 30 years. Survived by three sons, C. C. of Birmingham W. D. of Atlanta, and R. H. of Montana; two daughters, Mrs. IT. L. Roll of Bir- minsham and Mrs. D. K. Brinson of Americus, Ga; one sister. Mrs II. l.. Ely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President Wilson
tcontinned from Page One,

tCOHtinB@d from iaSc oA't
 been brought to one mind and pur- pose. X new vigor of common counsel and common action has been revealed in us. We should especially thank God that in such circumstances in the midst of the greatest enterprise the spirits of men have ever entered upon. we have, if we but observe a reason able and practicable economy abundance with which to supply the needs of those associated with us as well as our own. A new light shines about us. The great duties of a new day awaken new and greater national spirit in us. We shall never again be divided or wonder what stuff we are made or.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

Much cf the clothing now worn throughout Germany, including military uniforms, is made from materials diluted in varying degrees with substitutes such as paper and cellulose, the warmth and wearing qualities of which are doubt full as compared with materials spun, woven or knitted wholly from wool and cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Lattimer. Mrs. Ella w.-Ageo

Lattimer, Mrs. Ella W.-Aged 6. died Wednesday morning at a local in
 firmary. Remains sent to Lumplin, Ga, yesterday afternoon for inter
 ment by Lige Loy Undertaking com pany. Survived by one son, J. B. Iattimer of Atlanta, and one daueh
 ter, Mrs. \. J. Little of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
DEATHS

McCardIe, J. E.-Aged 2S, died at the family residence, 152o North street, Rising Station, Tuesday afternoon. Remains were sent to Columbus, Ga, for interment yesterday by Lise 14oy Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
La,son, Mrx. Co

Lawson. Mr~. Goisie.-Aged 35. died at loeal infirmarN yesterday afternoon. Remains will be shipped to Black burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Shields. Mrs.

shirids, Mrs. sda Mrstin.-Aged 47 years, died at a local infirmary yes tsrday afternoon. The funeral ar engagements will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

DaniciSs, George-Aged 2T, died yes
 terday at Asheville, N. c. Remains will be received here this morning by Lige Loy. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later. Sur
 vived by one brother, Nick Danicks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

Waine, Hilda--Aged [ daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Waine of Sayreton, died yesterday at 1:15 o'clock, Flu, neral services over remains will be held from residence Of Peter Waine of Pratt City Friday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

the time required for drills, the men could raise their own foodstuffs, raise and weave their own textile materials and get along very we'll without the rest of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

j eReaet has been named as chair af iadsden committee en ssd Tiag money for the war work
 a.clt ae Y. NJ. c. A. Rev. T. M sfn ia cairman of the Attalla work 83f ton at Alabama City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

IF eAnty commissioners have called a sl s eeeg n in Moody's school dis tric. n 1s4s Der l, on the question of lev! TX Il 3-miil school tax for lo yea ac6 eds to be devoted to con str H new school building.