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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
WING BOOTLECCER
Officers Round Up Gang OF
Bone Dry Law ViOIatOrs.
Ed Davis, Negro, Shot When He
Attempted to Escape.

Ed Davis, negro whisky runner, was
winged in the left arm shortly after
O'Clock this morning while trying to
escape police officers just this side of
the Calhoun bluffs. The bullet was
fired from a gun in the hands of Off
Ger Scott
Wednesday night word to the eff
feet that NJ. Sanders, Charles McCIel-
land and John Davis were going to
make a midnight dash from Kansas
City to Topeka with a quantity of Ii
quor,' was received by the police. In
formation was to the effect that the
trio of negroes would be met at Grant
vile by fourth man with a convey
ance wherein the contraband would
be hauled to Topeka under cover of
the wee dark hours of mornin'
Forty Quarts of Whisky.
A detachment of police started for
Grantv1lle. Ed Davis, the fourth mem
Der of the party of negroes beat
them there with a team and wagon.
The police met the four negroes on
their way to Topeka just this side of
the Calhoun bluffs. The wagon con-
tanned forty-four quarts of whisky.
The party was ordered to stop. All
stopped and surrendered to the Off
GERS except Ed Davis. He started to
run and developed speed as he COW
cred ground. He displayed SO much
speed tnaI ne was beginning TO out
distance Officer Scott and Sergt.
Charles Furgason who were after him.
Scott pulled his gun and shot with the
intention of winging the negro. The
bullet found it's intended mark. Davis
stopped. DR.. H. L. Clark was sum-
moned and dressed the wound.
Face Felony Charges
The four negroes and the whisky
were brought to Topeka and turned
over to the county authorities. Ed and
John Davis and McClelland were out
on parole from the county on a liquor
conviction. From the office of Robert
Carver. county attorney. it was an
nounced that felony charges would be
launched against all four of the men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
MAN LOST EVERYTHING
Land Owner Will Give Him All He
Raises This Year.

Most of the farmers living in the
path of Tuesdays tornado, were we'll
to-do people, and will be able to sue
cessfully meet the financial losses sus-
tanned But there is one man, John
Dillon, living one mile west of Men
oxen on a road running north and
south between the upper and the lower
Silver Lake roads, who lost practically
all of his worldly possessions.
Dillon is a tenant, farming on shares
the place of a man who lives near
Dover. but whose name could not be
learned. Dillon owned a considerable
quantity of livestock, farm machinery
and household goods. Everything he
had was killed or blown away, except
one or two horses and some of these
were hurt.
Wednesday his landlord sent word
that Dillon could have everything
grown on the farm this year. There
is a fine crop of alfalfa and a very
fair crop of wheat on the farm. neither
of which sustained much damage from
the storm.
A few days ago Dillon sent a check
to a Topeka man, in payment of a
debt of considerable size. The man
has returned the uncashed check with
a letter, saying that the debt was can
celled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
MIKE TRENT ON TRIAL
He Is Charged With CuIpable Neglect
While Driving Car

Mike Trent is on trial in the first
division of the district court today on
criminal charge-that of cuba Bile
negligence. He is charged with driv-
ing an automobile on the lower Silver
Lake road at such speed and in such
careless manner that it crashed into
vehicle in which F. H Root and
Iamlly We're riding, running it and in
Jurlng them The accident occurred
last summer
BUD Hughes was tried on the
same charge last winter and was az
quilted AT his trial most of the
blame was laid upon Trent The
men We're driving separate cars and
until the Hughes case was tried there
was doubt as to which car struck the
Root vehicle.
Inc case is being prosecuted by the
state upon the complaint of F. H
Root There are two civil suits for
damages pending against Hughes and
Trent, growing out of the same acct
dent. They were brought by Mr.. and
Mrs. Root
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
NEW STAMP LAW
Premium Provisions VIII Not Be OPP
eratiVe Generally Until Jan. 1.

The new premium stamp law which
became effective with the recent pub
LEGATION of the 1917 session laws, will
IN reality not become generally oper-
atlVe until January l, next year. Man
ufacturers must dispose of their
stamp, coupon and premium merchan-
disc before July l, this year, while re-
tailers with a stock now ON hand have
until January l in which to meet pro-
visions of the law.
Retailers who now have in stock
supply of merchandise containing or
calling for stamps. premiums. cou-
sell the same in the ordinary course of
business before next January. Manu-
facturers may follow the same course
until July +. Sales made in the ordin-
airy course of business by either man
ufacturer or retailer prior the final
operative dates of the law, are not Vio-
lating the act. Purchases of stamps
by retailers for use in their business
is prohibited and only supplies on
hand can be sold under the exemp-
ton provision of the law
When the new anti-stamp and cou-
pom law becomes finally operative,
merchants may continue their bust
ness by paying a graduated tax. The
tax is based on population of the town
or district in which the stamps are
$1,000 a year is provided for opera. lion
under the law.
Recently attorneys for stamp COM
panies are said 10 have been engaged
in preparation of petitions for a test
case concerning the constitutionality
of the law. 1t is hardly probable, tho,
that a suit will be filed before July 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
PAST SIXTY NOW
Mrs. Belle Sebring Tells of Tan
lac Relief.
Believes Master Medicine Great
est Preparation Known.

Atchison. Kan. June 7.-AlthO
past three scores years in age Mrs.
Belle Sehring came all the way into
AtChison from Pennington. near here,
feeling as chirp and as happy as a
person half her age, to give her good
word for Tanlac, the celebrated new
medicine. which had brought her such
good benefits.
- Il was bothered with a catch in my
back" she said on May -. Some
times il would strike me when l was
STOPPING and then it would be hard for
me to straighten up. In the mornings
I had that tired feeling and never
felt like doing my work With the
rest Of the things distressing me
had gas formations in my stomach
and kidney trouble. also
"A friend of mine suggested Tan
lie l took one bottle and got COM
plete results. The catch in my back
has disappeared. I'm never bothered
any more with gas formations in my
stomach. The kidney trouble has
been greatly relieved. I believe Tan
lac will help others who are in the
same condition I was, before taking
Tanlac."
Tanlac. the Master Medicine. is es-
pecially beneficial for stomach liver
and kidney trouble. loss of appetite,
catarrhal complaints. nervousness and
the like.
Tarlac is being introduced ard ex-
planned in Topeka at Tully Mcfarland
Drug store.-Advertisem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
owen E. WRIGHT SPEAKER
International Harvester Co.
Representative Makes Talk.
Bennett Will Attend Big Con-
. ventiOn at Atlanta.

- Henry Bennett, a pioneer resident
of Topeka, today was unanimously
elected president of the Topeka Ro-
tary club at the noon luncheon at the
lElks club. AS an added honor, Mr.
Bennett was chosen as representative
of the Topeka Rotary club to the in
ternational convention at Atlanta, Ga.
George Hart had been selected as To-
peka's delegate but he has been trans
ferred to Denver and will be unable
to attend.
An interesting incident will be con-
nected with the visit of the new Ro-
tary clubs delegate to Atlanta He
entered Atlanta with General Sher-
man years ago on that famous gen.
erals march to the sea. His visit to
Atlanta this summer will be the first
since the Union army captured the
city in the SOS.
In accepting the presidency, Ben
nett expressed confidence that every
member of the club would do his bit
in aiding American in this hour of
crisis. Never, he declared, has such
a task for humanity faced a nation.
I'VE should have entered this war
two and one-half years ago. said
Mr. Bennett Now that we are in,
1 know We will do our full share"
Loud applause greeted this remark
The Other Officers.
Other officers elected are: DIR.
Stephen :. Estey, vice president; Ce-
Gil c. Howes, secretary; Herbert G.
West, treasurer Leroy Powell, SER
geant-at-arms. Charles L. Eldridge,
Fred b. Bonebrake Harry II. Pugh,
Charles :. Elliott and Fred A. Der
by. board of directors.
owen r. Wright, general agent In
ternation1l Harvester company in
Topeka, entertained with an inter
esting description of the gigantic
company eleven factories in the Unit
ed States, six in foreign countries
and $4,000 men employed in all it's
units. Altho a member of one of
the largest corporations in the world.
Mr. Wright does not resent public
interest aud investigation Of such en-
terprises.
In fact. in his talk today he gave
public insistence on investigation as a
reason for the present alleged fairness
and equality of price and service fur
nished by corporations turnout the
country Any attempt that corpora
lions might make to gouge the public
can only be frustrated by indignant
public opinion. he declared.
May Have Liberty Loans.
II G. West, chairman of the liberty
loan committee, reported that forty
four Rotarians had purchased liberty
loan bonds. amounting to $1,000 Fol
lowing his report. Mr.. West made
plea for all Rotarians to unite in doing
everything possible to aid the country
in the great war.
The dinner today at the Elks' club
was one of the best served to the Ro-
tarians in months. Maj Ruby Garrett
made a short address, similar to the
one heard today at the Chamber of
Commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
ATTORNEY is "STUNG"
Judge Doesn't Mind Telling Agitators'
Lawyer He's Got Poor Case

Kansas City. Mo, June 7.-Dr. Eva
Hardings co-workers against the reg
istration law are still IN jail here
despite of the circuitous travels of
Judge J. d. Shewalter to st. Louis, st.
Paul and back again in search of a
writ of habeas corpus.
Shewalter appeared before Federal
Judge Van Nalkenburgh today seeking
issuance of the writ The court was
trying the -Koppenhaver
white slave case.
rs there anything in your ap-
pelIation other than the uestion OF the
constitutionality of the draft law p"
Judge Van Valkenburgh asked.
Yes; there are a good many 9TH
err points," answered Shewalter.
Il do not mind telling you now
that 1 do rot concur in your opinion
regarding the legality of this mat
ter" said the court.
Judge Van Valkenburgh refused
to give a decision until after the
Hamilton trial has ended Shewal-
ter's clients cannot hope for possible
release from Jail before late rex.
week, it is said
The hearing was continued his
morning until June 16 by agreemen
of the attorneys
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
AID MEN ELECT CHIEF
william {. darcy of st. Louis. New
President Associated Ad Clubs.

st. Louis, Mo, June William c.
DARCY, of St. Louis, was elected pres
ident of the Association Advertising
Clubs of the World this afternoon.
He succeeds Herbert S. Houston of
New York who has been president of
the association for two years. d Arcy
is president of the William c. Darcy
agency.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
arrived here this morning ready to put
in "A full day boosting the liberty loan.
At 9 o'clock he spoke to the Missouri
Bankers association. at noon to the
Chamber of Commerce. t $3.50 this
afternoon before delegates attending
the convention of the Association Ad-
Nertising clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
WEDDINGS DROP OFF
Marriage License Clerk Enjoying
Needed Rest Since Registration.

Interest in marriage licenses has
vaned since registration for the select
i've draft Saturday and Monday, and
in fact all last week the license clerk
in the office of the probate judge
was issuing from six to sixteen Ii
censes a day.
Today there has been one license is
sued. 1t was issued to Charles j.
Heise, Topeka. age "a, and Louise
Duetscher Topeka. age II. 1t was
necessary for the bride to obtain the
written consent of her parents before
the license was issued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07

Just ask at any drug
store for a small bottle of
freezone. Apply a few
drops upon a tender, ach-
ing corn and instantly, yes,
Immediately, all soreness
disappears and shortly you
will find the corn so loose
that you lift it out, root
and all, with the fingers.
Just think Not one bit
OF pain before applying
freezone or afterwards. 1t
doesn't even irritate the
surrounding skin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
LOCAL MENTION

To the members of Central Congre-
gatonal church: a special meeting
of all the members of the church is
called for Thursday night of this week
tC consider the church budget, and
also to counsel over plans for the well
fare of our boys who are in the camp
or who have enlisted A full attend
ance of the entire membership is de-
sired. Charles NJ. Sheldon, Pastor
Adv
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt.
Martin Drug Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
DICKERSON is SLATED
Central League May Succeed Zehrung
in Western League.

St. Joe. Mo-. June THE Western
league club owners went into execu-
tive session following the presentation
by President Zehrung of his resigna-
ton 1t is rumored that Ed r. Dick
erson. president of the Central league,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPT LARS

You will assemble at the asylum to-
morrow. Friday, at 1880 .. m. sharp
to assist in conducting the Templar
funeral service for Knight Edwin NJ
Eyler.
WILLIAM NELSON, Commander.
GEO McCLELLAND, Recorder
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
A. F. & A. M, NO. II

Special communication Friday. June
8, 1870 p. m to attend the funeral of
Brother Ed NJ. Eyler. All Master Ma
sons invited to meet with us.
FLAVICS o. BURKETT, Master.
CARL w. NELLIS, Secretary
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
NOTICE, PYTHIAN SISTERS

Pythian Sisters. Amity temple No.
los, are requested to attend funeral
of Sister Alice Ellenberger SATURDAY.
afternoon o'clock from Third Presby-
terrain church
ROSE CLENENGER, NJ. E. c.
NORA BAKER, NJ. R. c.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07

Hard corns, soft corns or cOrns be-
tween the toes, also hardened cal
luses on bottom of feet just seem to
shrivel up and fall off without hurt
ing a particle. 1t is almost magical
1t is a compound made from ether,
says a we'll known druggist here and
the genuine has a yellow label-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07

may succeed Zehrung. All clubs are
represented at the meeting except
Sioux City and Lincoln. The club
owners are still in session.
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the leagues president to fine any
player using the emery ball, or any
variation thereof, $50. A second Of
Tense carries a thirty day suspension.
This rule is effective tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS WONDER

How they ever got along without Red
Cross Ball Blue. This really wonderful
blue makes clothes whittier than snow.
Get the genuine Red Cross Ball Blue
at your grocers-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
USE ALIENS FoOT-EAsE

The antiseptie powder to be shaken into
the shoes and sprinkIed in the foot bath
If you want rest and comfort for tired
aching: swollen. sweating feet. use Allen.
Bites. and prevents blisters. sore and cal
louise spots. Just the thing for Dancin.
Parties. Patent Leather Shoes ana es
breaking IL New Shoes TRY If 70 al -.
sou eyeryv here. &c Don't accept any
s .iiG. = trial package FREE Address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
WOMEN! IT'S MAGIC!
C0RNS SHRlVEL AND
LIFT OUT-NO PAIN!

For a few cents you can get a small
bottle of the magic drug freezone re-
Gently discovered by a Cincinnati man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-07
BENNETT AT HEAD
Well Known Contractor Presi-
dent Topeka Rotary Club.

Rev. Estey, Vice President;
= West, Treas; HOwes, Sec'y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-04

added a provision calling for publicity
of examiners reports.
Historical Commission-This body
he says, stirred up general interest
in the states history and much was
added to the thought, brilliance and
vision Of the literature Of Indiana
"The people Of Indiana will rejoice at
the states acquisition OF the old state
house at Corydon," he added.
State Department of Roads-Gover'
nor Ralston recommended that this
department should be organized at
once on a non-partisan basis, to save
the waste of much of the S15,0OO.0OO
that is expended annually on Indi.
ana's highways.
State Board Of Charities-An In
crease of $4,000 is asked In the annual
budget for this board.
Supreme and Appellate Judges-Sal-
aries should be increased from $4,000
per year to $500 per year.
State Board Of Agricuiture-Suit-
able appropriations should be made
for a woman's building at the State
Fair Grounds and for sewer system
there.
Taxation-The principal Of the pres
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-04

ent law is approved by the governor.
but he asks that the state tax board
be given additional power to enforce
the law.
Central eoard-Obedient to the
suggestion OF the state board of chari-
ties recommendation is made by the
governor for the study of the question
of a central management Of state
penal. correctional and benevolent In
situations. to report to the governor
by Nov. l, 1917.
National Guard and State Armory-
The state of Indiana is congratulated
by the governor on the showing of the
first Indiana brigade on the Mexican
borded. A building of sufficient size
to house the $4,000 state troops, pro-
vided for by new federal law, should
be erected at the state fair grounds,
he suggests.
Gettysburg-Following the example
Of other states, the executive says
Indiana should erect a monument to
the brave troops who fell on this
battlefield.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-04
MISS M'GRIFF DIES

WEST MANCHESTER, o., Jan. A.
Gertrude McGriff, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse McGriif. died suddenly Sun
day afternoon of heart trouble. She
was twenty-six years old and the only
daughter. The funeral was held We'd
nesday afternoon at the Dunkard
church. at Castine, Rev. Warner of
Saints church hard cahrge of the serv-
ices.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-04

Soldiers Monument - Money for
new elevators and candelabra should
be provided for the Indianapolis
structure, the governor said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-04
RAlSTON'S MESSAGE
[continued From Page one.l

tory, he declared, and one that is ef-
fective should be enacted.
Eoard Of Accounts-During this ad-
ministration the executive asserts the
number of employees has been reduced
so per cent. and to this law should be
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-04

Grand Army Of the Republican
annual appropriation of $500 to be
spent on order Of the governor In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-17
Phil's Carelessness

A Bostor m who each year visits
a certain benighted section of the
State Of Idaho inquired, on the oc-
casion of his last trip, what had be-
come Of a well-known character, Faro
Bill, he had so often seen.
well" was the reply, 'Phil's dead.
Came to his end through contributory
negligence"
"Contributory negligence. Why,
what do you mean?"
HE showed down four aces an
two of 'em was diamonds" THE
Lamb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-17
Naturally

First Student examining change)
Hey, waiter! Where do you get
these Canadian dimes?
Second Stude Canada, YOU
chump!-Yale Record.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-17

-lne fassans Nv.
I'm surprised to hear that Maudie
Is wearing a diaphanous dress In the
new new snow. She seems such a quiet
little person.
Perhaps she believes in the old say
ing that little girls should be seen and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-17
He Helped

On the new brakeman's fret run
there was very steep grade. The
engineer always had more or less
trouble to get up this grade. but this
time he came near sticking alto
gether' Eventually. however. he
reached the top.
Looking out Of cab. the engineer
saw the new brakeman and : said,
with sigh OF relief;
we had bard Job setting up.
'Ws sure di1," aspenie6 ~ |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
Deaths

y BERG. G.-,ugL . MARTIN, husband Of Betty
Berg aged IS. Relatives and friends invited
70 funeral services, sat, 8 y. m, iI23 y. 33l
ST Int: convenience Of family Omit flowers
.BETH. At silver city, n. NJ. GEORGE W.
hEFH; husband Of Anna Beta and son Of late
ErieTndMs EIiT M E@d MSTESret 65s Beta Ecayos Sd
IVY Lodge, 30 20j, I. o. q. T., cypress En-
csmnment. No. 2i7. l. o. o. r.; Hutton Lodge,
10. l, l. @ p. H. S, invited to funeral, sun,
p. m. 24j9 y. 10Th Ct Int. private, Green.
mount Oem Auto service.
BREEN. Oct. Q, JOSEPH r. son OF Eliza
beth and late Patrick Brceu. Relatives and
friends. Holy Name Society. Tairmount Parl,
Guard G.gss reTt T9Tqrt Irosp.srty, No. 10 r Of A.,
Ward Republican Executive committee, invited
70 tCncral Mon. $50 a. m. mothers resi-
Geucc, l447 \. Fawn ST. Solemn requiem mass
Crm.
:, BRITT. Oct. !, SUSANNA H. widow Of p.
7. Britt Relatives and friends invited 20 serv.
North Cedar mi tom " ''''' p'''"'''
HENRY BUNTfNG ssed sa "a" Rsati1eS SsI Som ana q
iriends. Hermlono Lodge. No. TOO X Of p on
Bristol Invited to, funeral without further
n9tice, residence Of son. Samuel Bunting s.
Shancellor ST.. Newtown Sun. . n. M mi
Bristol 12:45. '0"" leaves
- CALLEY.--On 9th inst. AZ bcr home IN
SoStesvile, Pa. ELIZABETH II. CALIEY. In
Esd year. Funeral on Second-dsy. II O'clock, al
FRIENDS Meeting House, CoatesyIile Pa int,