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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
Mayor as Evidence in Case,
"Why World Goes Wrong"
Rev. ROb't Gordon, Prosecuting
Attorney, Reads Indictment.
OTHERS INCLUDED IN CASE
Newspapers and Chamber of
Commerce on the Defense.
All Because One Tobacco Cru
sader Killed a Kitten.

In a special sermon before his First
Baptist church congregation Sunday
night, Rev. Robert Gordon offered
Mayor Jay +. House, as Exhibit A, in
the case of why the world goes wrong.
Rev. Mr. Gordon may know of some
good traits and characteristics in To-
peka's mayor. If so, he didn't men
ton them in his sermon. After a
thirty minute toasting. Rev. Mr.. Cor
don sent his congregation home to
devise the most fascinating and eff
fective method of expressing contempt
for the mayor. the newspapers, the
Chamber OF Commerce and last-but
by no means least-the police.
on several former occasions. Rev.
Mr.. Gordon has received free space
In the newspapers because of his criti-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
ASKS WORKERS HELP
General Wood Determined to Stop
Meningitis Spread at Funston.

Camp Funston, Nov 26.-Maj Gen
Leonard Wood. in the Y. NJ c. A
auditorium, at a special meeting ar
ranged for the occasion, asked the
help of the 5000 employees of the Full
Ter Construction company, in eradi-
eating meningitis from this army
camp He declared that while there
was no epidemic and thatScases were
decreasing week by week, it was nee
essary for the civilians as we'll as the
soldiers to do all in their power to
completely wipe out the malady
The men were asked to submit to
being examined to determine how
many of them might be carriers of
the disease, and that they mightl be
given treatment to destroy the germ
Al. the workmen were willing
I'VE are going thru the whole camp
in an effort to find all the carriers
and we must consider YOU civilians a 8
well as the soldiers" said the general.
I'VE are only asking you to do what
the soldiers and officers are doing and
1t may mean the saving of your life
or some member of your family. I
am sure that as good Americans, every
one of you will cooperate in every
way possible.
IF any of you are found to be car
rlers you will be isolated-say for
about five days-while your throat is
sprayed and the disease germs killed
NO epidemic prevails here and we do
not want one. Meningitis cases have
been reduced to a minimum and the
deaths have been less than 80 per
cent"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26

cisms of the mayor. In his sermon
Sunday night-applying the term SER
mon to the indictment of the mayor,
the Chamber of Commerce, the news
papers and other institutions-the
Rev. Mr.. Gordon saw only the will of
Satan in all Mayor House does or
says.
Early in the evening. Rev. Mr. Cor
don gave evidence that he might let
George do it." That was when Prof.
w. A. McKeever of the state uni
versity was introduced to talk of the
evils of the cigarette. But Prof Nc
Keever was the soft, balmy summer
breeze before the storm. Rev Mr.
Gordon was the typhoon that swept
the deck and left the mayor and
various Topeka institutions stranded
on a barren, desert isle.
Congregation AppIauded.
Applause came several times from
the congregation which occupied more
than half the seating space of the
church. Keen, cutting sarcasm,
blended with vituperation and bitter
scorn and contempt marked the at
tack which conferred on Mayor House.
"Once your mayor printed half
column in which he gave his ideal of
preacher" said Rev. Mr.. Gordon.
Let me say if he should quit politics
for the pulpit, he wouldn't know the
gospel. There are 1000 empty pull
pits in this country. But not one Of
them has sent a call to the Rev DIR.
Jay E. House.
1T is my duty as a minister to lash
the men and focus the spot light on
the men who do not use their office
for public good" Then turning to de-
fend Doctor Poland, the anti-tobacco
crusader, Rev. Mr.. Gordon said in
part: 1T is my duty to defend a man
who suffers under unwarranted mis-
representation. The public press has
bounded and misrepresented mali
ciously Doctor Poland. So has the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
WILL JUNK RAILROAD
Denver, Boulder & Western Gives
Notice Line VIII Be Abandoned.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 26.-Notice that
1t intended to abandon operations as a
railroad and dismantIe and sell its
equipment, commencing December 27.
next, was filed with the state public
utilities commission today by the Den
yer, Boulder & Western railroad.
which operates the only rail lines to
the tungsten district of Boulder coun-
ty, one of the most important produce
ing districts of this war material in
the country. The commission ordered
the railroad to appear before it De-
cember 10 and show cause why it
should not be compelled to continue
operations.
The railroad, which also is the sole
line to the Ward lead-silver district. is
46 miles in length and was organized
in 1898. Its reasons for wishing to
cease operations is given in the notice
as inability to meet its expenses from
the operating revenues. Automobile
trucks compete with the road
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
LILY STATE JOURNAL MONDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER &C. 1917

kind. Or maybe at a mayor-your
mayor-and look and grin"
Suddenly Rev Mr.. Gordon swung
into a series of yelled charges of lax
law enforcement and connivance with
crime.
The mayor and the whole police
force have contempt for law" charged
the minister. 'They have defied the
laws of religion. the laws of the state
and the nation and the spirit of the
after instances where these men have
connived with criminals. L can show
you these men haven't tried to en-
force the laws.
Jay E. House doesn't dare to try
to defend his conduct in this matter
or to give a program of law enforce
ment. Why l have sent mere boys
down the streets and they have come
back with whole pockets of tobacco.
1 have challenged Mayor House on a
whole list of things and he has not
the nerve and the backbone and the
courage to defend himself. He hasn't
the nerve to publicly announce a pol
icy or the courage to defend it,
Aside from the mention of the pur-
chase of tobacco by boys, Rev. Mr.
Gordon made no specific or definite
statements of lax law enforcement.
In the instance of purchase of to-
bacco, no charge was made that the
tobacco was sold with the knowledge
OF the mayor or city or state OFFICIALS,
or that he had made complaint or
asked for a complaint which had
been denied.
I'm his column you have seen words
of praise for certain Minister'S said
Rev. Mr.. Gordon IF he dared and
L were the man he mentioned, 1
would sue him for damages"
Mayors Fun PokinG.
I'VE must stay in this fight until
the moral delinquency of our mayor
is overcome" said Rev Mr.. Gordon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
FIGHT HOG CHOLERA
Shawnee County Farmers Hear Well
Known Authorities Today.

Hog cholera control work is being
discussed at the court house today by
Shawnee county hog raisers. The
meeting was called by J. H. Mercer,
state livestock sanitary commissioner,
and will explain the methods for meet
ing hog cholera conditions.
Speakers at today's meeting are j.
H Mercer, B. w. Murphy in charge
of the local office of animal hus-
bandry, and Dean E. c. johnson of
the State Agricultural college. Meet
ings similar to the conference in To-
peka today have been held in nearly
thirty counties in the state. 1t is the
purpose of the men in charge of the
meeting to urge the necessity of the
use of anti-hig cholera serum and
proper dlsinfectants in providing
sanitary conditions and fighting raw
ages of cholera.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
To Avoid Rough, Coarse,
Chapped, Biotchy Skin

Most skins require constant grooming
at this season to keep them from becom-
ing unduly red, blotchy, coarse. rough or
harsh, or if such condition has developed
to overcome it. In such cases it is par
ticularly inadyisabIe to keep piling on COS
metics which clog the pores AMI make the
complexion worse than ever.
It's a lot more sensible TO use ordinary
mercolized wax. which literally absOrbs
spoiled complexion Apply the wax. like
cold cream, before retiring Next morn
ing. in washing it off. you'll wash away
fine, flour-Iike particles of the unst2htiy
cuticle. Repeat for week or more and
you'll have entirely new skin-sOft
white. spotless and beautiful as a childs-
One ounce of mercoIized wax. procurable
at any druggists, is all you'll need.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26

Chamber of Commerce. So have 9TH
er agencies If 1 asked any one of
you. you would tell me it was because
of a campaign against sending tobacco
to the soldiers. Yet I have the word
of school men all over town that they
never heard such lectures as he has
delivered And in those lectures not
one word was said against tobacco for
soldiers.
Reason for PoIand's Arrest.
These statements have been false,
unwarranted and untrue. Don't you re-
sent a public press with that attitude?
I do. I call on you to resent it Doc
tor Poland's arrest came about be
cause of this attitude of your mayor,
your press and prominent people
This mans whole mind is absorbed
with the work outlined by Doctor Nc
Keever."
Then Rev. Mr.. Gordon referred to
his Saturday row at the police station
when he took a dinner to Doctor Po-
land.
"The press misrepresented that,
too" charged Rev. Mr.. Gordon.
Don't you think 1 crawled out or
backed out" The congregation. or
rather a number of the men and wo-
men, clapped their hands. do you
think Doctor Poland's arrest was pub
lie service. earnest service2
Maybe the mayor, with his keen
thinking has discovered the value of
cats to our community. He may sud
denly have determined the beauty of
the world is determined by the num-
Der of cats He has suddenly jumped
to the defense of cats by realizing
their value to the community. 1 eX-
poet to see him out when the nights
get cold in a spirit of chivalry and
charity, looking for poor homeless
cats. 1 expect to see him asking dol
lars here and there that he may
build a home for homeless cats. And
ALL perhaps, that cat may look at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
SUGAR BETS HERE
Santa Fe Industrial Agent Shows
Their Success in Haw Valley.

Sugar beets may he grown SUCCESS
fully in the Kaw valley. II. NJ. Banner
agricultural and industrial agent for
the Santa Fe railway, and twenty-on
farmers who planted the beets this
year are authority for the statement.
At the request of Banner, the farm
ers planted anywhere from mini
mum plot to half acre of the beets
They have harvested their crop and
shipped three carloads to the sugar
mills at Garden Ci.y. Ii is expected
crop of considerable size will he
planted next year.
A complete anal. SIS of the beets
will be received by Banner from tn,
mills the latter part OF this week, he
saws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26

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triple stem, separately mounted, guaranteed
genuine human hair in all shades; regular
$3.50 to $3.50 values at, each. ~. 81 .oS
$3.50 to $1,000 Switches 1898
These switches in all shades, extra fine
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separately mounted Wonderful values at our .
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Gray Switches at SOS i.
We also offer assortment of % and "a in.
gray switches, worth up to $3.50 each S2.9S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-26
GET ARMY COMMISSIONS
Two Topekans Successful at California
Training Camp.

San Francisco, Cal. Nov 26.-
Names of officers given commissions
at the officers training camp at the
Preside here were announced. The
list includes the following Kansans:
Infantry-Captain, H E Drake.
Kansas City, Mo.
Infantry-First Lieutenants, G. NJ.
Evans, Emporia. Kan; NJ. c. French.
Topeka, Kan; F. J. Jones, Wichita
Kan; l. R. Hahn, Ellsworth, Kan; R.
E. Howell, Warrensburg Mo: P w
Beggs, Topeka, Kan; c. NJ Lee,
Westmoreland, Kan; c. H. Plank,
Emporia, Kan.
Infantry-Second lieutenant, c. W
Lisch. PerryTille, Mo.
Field artiI1ery-Seeond lieutenant.
P. E.. Bradley, st. Louis.
Infantry Major, E. c.. Hanford,
Tulsa, Okla
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-13

en- by U. S. A. if it kicks up another
revolution.
London.-Queen Eleanore Of Bull
garia reported to be critically i'll
Louisville, Ky.-Southern Railway
locomotive hit crowded street car.
Four dead.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-13

TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
Bridgeport, Conn.-Home Of Mrs.
Frances Cleveland Preston, widow of
late Pres. Cleveland, attached to sat
isfy claim of $500.
Washington.-Sec'y Lansing warns
Cuba that drastic action may be TAX
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
Y. w. C. A, NOTES.

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock '"rhe Christmas Story" a group of tableaux by Jane Taylor Miller, will be given at tho Y. w. c. A., by mem- bers of the association.
 The music will be provided by members of the High school Liberty chorus. A silver offering will be taken.
 The Christmas Story had it's birth and beginning in Ben Hur-A Tale of the Christ" It was first used in one of the large Southern colleges for women.
 In this compilation from the first ten chapters of Ben Hur," an effort has been made to extract the simple thread of the story, and at the same time to preserve the stately diction in which it has been related.
 The idea of the pageant is this: Six readings from Ben Hur." each followed by a tableau depicting one of the scenes relative to the advent of the Christ Child. For those who take part, and for those that see the pro- duction, the repetition of this famil- far story will but make 1t the more real and potent. The scenes and readings are as follows: 1, The Wiso Men: 2, The Inn; 5, The Shepherds: 4, Herod and the Chief Priests. g.. Herod and the Wise Men; G. The Stable.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
WEEKLY REALTY TRANSFERS
Fourteen Deeds Recorded - Three Marriage Licenses Issued and 8 Dozen Death Certificates Filed

Three marriage licenses, twelve deaths and the following fourteen realty transfers were recorded in the city clerks office during the past week:
 William J. Fallon to Gussie Hal- perm, land and building on Hart street
 Albert F. Eichstaedt to Elvira Mi rante, land and building on Cherrx Court.
 Gussie Halpern to Harry Koenig, land and building on Hart street
 Johanna Callihan to Michael O'Mara, ct ux., land and building on Black Rock avenue.
 Frederick c. Wirnekinz to Fannie W. McKirdy, land and building, two pieces. on Carlton street
 Bodwell Land Co. to John Beghin- etti, ct ux.. land on Allen street.
 John F. DiNonno to Frank Nair. land and building on Main street.
 Anthony Pyrzanowski to Wladyslaw Paskowski, land and building, one- half interest, on Jubilee street.
 Andrew r. Johnson to P. Alfred Johnson, land and building on Ru- therford street.
 The City Realty Corporation to Vim. P. Hallinan. Passway rights on Lincoln Court.
 Estate John Henry Andrews to Izy dor Bezrutczyk, ct al, land on Broad street.
 African Methodist Episcopal Zion church to African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, land on Harvnvvi atreet
 Estate Anna Murray to Nellie Mur- ray, land and building, one-ouarter in- terest. on Brook street
 Estate Nellie Murray to zacches zandrini. land and building on Brook street.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15

Drug Co.
 169-171 Nah Street
CITY ITEMS

LArGest ChriStmaa stock of Mems VNAr in New Britain at Besse-L And's. There's g reason.-advt.
 .ontable Fred Wrinkle and Jake
 nkle wiil spend the weekend in M York. +........ ckwear A5c, 65c, $1.oo, $1.50.
 e up at BeSse-L.eland's, all boxed. avt. se5s4Ye .
 Me Stanley Works has purchased
 sporty on Curtis street with 8 rail-
 A frontage from tho Sovereigns
 ainx Co. The last named com-
 y h planning to move it's coal yard m this, place to point on the ntln aide. near Burritt street.
 1ollow the crowd to BessezLeland's.
 Fore are good reasons.-advt. sAll kinds of Gloves at Besse-Le- ndss. -advt.
 rhe members of the executive com 1ttee, team captains and workers
 the coming membership campaign F the Red Cross held 8 dinner this on in the New Britain club.
 1Adies' Hosiery boxed at Besse-Le- Ad s.--advt.
 Eour Neckwear always at Besse- 1land
 At the regular meeting of Burritt trnnge this evening a Christmas en- nrtainment will be presented. Ic will onsist of Christmas music, recita- gQns and tableaux.
 s,1Gen's Overcoats at last years S.1ces at Besse- Leland 's.-advt. s1ew Britain lodge, O. B. A.. will Iold- general meeting at o'clock xnorrow afternoon' fin Talmud Torah Officers for the ensuing term I'll | elected.
 Largest and most complete line of aOyes in city. Besse-Leland Co., 4vt. x Our Chrtbtmas club starts Decem- r x2pd, We pay interest. Com 4Arcial Trust Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
William c. Hungerford i:

9 p. m., William c. Hungerford: Thursday, 10 a. m. to 12 m., Mortimer H. Camp, 1:30 to 5 p. m., Emil J. Danberg; 7:30 to p. m.. Henry P. Roche; Friday, 10 a. m. to 12 m., Charles H. Mitchell; 1:SO to p. m., Irving J. Rachlin; 7:3O tos9 p. m., Emil J. Danberg: Saturday, 10 a. m. 10 12 m.. Judge John H. Kirkham: N30 to 5 D. m., Albert A. Greenberg; 7:3O to D. m., Mortimer H. Camp.
 Arrangements have been made to have more than one lawyer on hand should there be need of it, but during normal times only the lawyer assigned will be at headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
LAWYERS ARRANGE
 TO HELP DRAF7EES
Attorneys to Devote Special
 \ Hours to This Work

Free advice relative to the next draft and the method of filling out the questionnaire blanks is to be given to local men by the lawyers of this city. Today the two exemption boards mailed such blanks to the first five per cent. of the eligible registrants and on each successive day an addi- tional five per cent. will be mailed. Inazmuch as these must be returned within seven days of the date of their receipt it is expected that the lawyers will receive numerous calls for aid.
 First District.
 Tn order to facilitate the work of giving this free legal instructions the lawyers have arranged the following schedule showing to whom and when reg4strants may go for advice:
 Monday. 10 a. m. to 12 m, George W. Klett; 1:30 D. m.. to 5 p. m. Judge James T. Meskill: 7:30 D. m. to g p. m.. Judge +. Mangan; Tuesday, 10 a. m to 12 m., Joseph G. Woods; 1880 p. m. to p. m.. Judge John Coats; 7:30 D. m. to p. m., Morris D. Sake; Wednesday, 10 a, m. to 12 m., Will liam M. Greenstein; 1880 to p. m.. Judge Frederick B. Hungerford 7:S0 to D. m. Ben1amln W. AlHng: InuTS- day. 10 a. m. to 12 m., Judge John Walsh: 1:S0 to 5 D. m., Arthur w. Upson; 7:ao to 9 p. m., Julius H. Pease; Friday, 10 a. nl. to 12 m., Judge John Coats; 1:30 to 5 p. m.. Judge William F. Mangan: 7:30 to g D. m, Judge James r. Meskill; Sat urday, 10 a. m. to 12 m., Joseph G.. Woods; 1880 to 5 p. a.. William M. Greenstein; 7:aO tos SD. m., Norris D. Saxe.
 Second District.
 The second district headquarters will be at City Hall, in Room No. 2O1, and the lawyers in charge will be as signed as follows: Monday. 10 a. m. to 12 m., Judge George w. Andrew; !; 80 to p. m.. Charles H. Mitchell; i; 1880 to 8 D. m.. Irving H. Rachlin /; Tuesday, 10 a. m. to 12 m., Judge John H. Kirkham; 1:30 to D. m.. George Levitt; 7:3O to g p. m., Will liam C. Hungerford;. Wednesday, 10 a. m. to 12 m., Albert A. Greenbrg: 1:3O to p. m., Henry F. Roche; 7:30 to
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
FRIENDLY CAMPAIGN.
.rman- American Who Lost Good Job to Help.

New York, Dec. 15.--A friendly &mpaign of education among Ger n-Americans in this vicinity is to
 conducted by Thomas D. Me-
 r4hy, U., s. marshal here, aided by an-American, J. F. Wischhu- born and raised in Germany, it announced today Aliens will be
 armod how best to fulfill their
 fiNs and to support America in the
 IT. l#. s-
 Viachhusen. who came to the 4iSatNd States in 19l5 has lost a good
 Uition since this country entered |l1o war and he has offered to help HSn federal authorities in making the E6f of his slcompatriots here an easier TIC under the adverse conditions.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
AUTO INSPECTOR
 AFTER VOLA7ORS
One Motorist Brought Into Court
 and Fined This Morning

That the automobile law relative to all vehicles showing lights one-half hour after sunset is to be rigidly en- forced in this city, as 1t is elsewhere, is evident from the activities of Deputy Automobile Inspector Edward l.. Stebbins, who today appeared in court to testify against Richard Brophy. It was charged that on the night of December 12 BFophy left his machine standing on East Main street without lights and also drove the ma chine away without lighting the lights The law provides that all vehicles shall be lighted one-half hour after sunset. The accused pleaded guilty to one count and was fined $lO ana costs by Judge James T. Mesk1ll. Freight Handler Fined.
 Charged with the theft of six quarts of rock and rye valued at SIS and pair of heavy shoes from g. consign- ment shipped via the New Haven road, Ralph Gordon, of South Main street, a freight handler, was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Execution of sentence was suspended and the accused was placed on probation, as he has wife and six children dependent upon him. James A. Coyle. employed by the New Haven road. testified that he found Gordon sneaking into a freight car, and, on experimenting htn1, found that he had the whiskey bottles in his pockets. Railroad Policeman Charles Grace found the shoes. similar to six pairs that were stolen the same night that the whiskey was taken, in Cor don's home. The accused said he was confused about tho whiskey. but de- nied absolutely that he took the shoes, explaining that he bought them from the real thief for fifty cents.
 This ''vag'' Made Happy.
 Determined to find food and lodging without gover-exerting himself by shcveling snow or other such strenu- vagrant visited police headquarters yesterday and insisted on being locked up. Desk Officer Lyon chased him out. but he returned. and on his second visit actod in such a way that the police were compelled to take him in charge. He was sent to jail for 30 days and, contrary to most instances. the prisoner exhibited unfeigned signs of pleasure at the sontence.
 Its going to be a long. cold win ter,' he said to a fellow-occupant of the "pen."
 An Expensive Wallop.
 Because, he said, Charles Schinski spat on his clothes in a local pool room last evening, Joseph Mory ad- 1nitted to the judge that he grabbed up a pool cue and struck the former over the head. An ugly wound was inflicted and it acquired several stitches to close 1t. There was little testimony introduced and the accused was fined $26 and costs.
 Non-suppoTt was charged against Anthony Kolkoeki and he was given his choice of going to work or goiNg to jail He said he would try and get q job.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15

own country better than they do America. Since then they have not attended any of the sessions. MT. Pratt thought this matter should be explained to the Armenians less they have false impressions.
 A report from Fire Chief Dame was received. He inspected the Academic High school on Novem- Der 2S and recommended change in the heating system. He also advises a new exit by cutting door from one closet to another on the northwest corner of the third floor.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-15
SOCIALISTS TO ELECT.

The American branch of the So- sIAlist party will hold election of offl- eers at tom6rrow nights meeting. *he presence cfsevery member Is re-
 1Ated. No session of the Opera Wtum wil be held in the afternoon, WiYags to a previous engagement of EaAA hall