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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
Calls officials Latest "BOner"
Stopped DibbIe Grocery From
Moving on Sunday.
HIS PET CAT GOT A KICK
That Is How Angry House Was
Over the Incident.
Many Believe AK Is Near the
Chiefs Neck as Result.

The official AK crept a little closer
to the neck of Chief Jim" Wilson to-
day, following his arrest of the pro-
prietors and clerks of the Dibble gro
Gerry who were endeavoring to move
their stock of goods into a new build
ing on Sunday in time for Mondays
trade. For weeks Mayor House has
expressed private disapproval of the
antics of his new chief Today, he
authorized a public statement similar
to those uttered in private.
ut was - outrage" said Mayor
House, and you can publish it. The
police had absolutely no business tax
ing such action.
THE assistant city attorney should
be congratulated for refusing to issue
a complaint. Similar action by the
police force would have been crafty
ing to the common sense of Topeka.
Many Stores Move on Sunday.
There hasn't been a big store in
years, which moved away from its old
quarters while preparing for better
quarters that didn't move on Sunday.
The idea that such work shouldn't be
done on Sunday is idiotic. Probably,
Il is a technical violation of the Sun
day law, but such technical violations,
every Sunday, run into the thousands.
TT is worse than the window model
display stunt. When 1 read about it,
my pet cat was sitting at my feet and
1 kicked her for the first time in my
life"
The next step that will be taken by
Mayor House is causing endless con-
lecture at the city hall After the
chief caused a department store to
withdraw its lingerie display from a
window, the mayor wrote the chief
a letter advising him to put an end to
such "boners" with yelled threat
hat fTaU4 Il loco
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
IN ALL COUNTIES
Mrs. ID. w. Mulvane Organizes
for WOmen'S State Defense.
Chairmen Appointed in All of
105 Districts.

Temporary county chairmen have
been appointed for all counties of the
state, to organize the work of the
woman's committee of the Kansas
branch of the national council of de-
tense. Mrs. d. w. Mulvane. state
chairman, mailed letters to the county
chairmen whom she ha- appointed to
take charge of the subordinate or
ganization work. Mrs A. Marburg is
chairman for Shawnee county.
The letter contains a brief outline
of the plan for reaching Kansas wo-
men. THE invitation it reads, Ito the
meeting YOU call should be most dem
religious denominations, fraternal as
sociations and other organizations.
The officers should be county chair
man, vice-chairman, secretary and
treasurer. These officer. with addi-
tional members if desired, will COM
pose the executive committee. A pre-
cinct captain should be selected by
the executive committee for each vot-
ing precinct in the country Each
precinct captain should be authorized
to select IS many lieutenants as are
necessary, depending upon the numer-
I ical size of the precinct. You will thus
! have a complete organization with
which to make a house to house can
| vass or to get the women to come to
+ a designated place in each precinct
| cards or war service cards"
| The letter goes on to explain some
| what the purpose of the registration
cards. 1t closes with an appeal to
| the patriotism of the woman APP
pointed to the county Craftsmanship
/ that she accept it and work out the
| organization plan.
! Mrs. Mulvane, IN referring to the
appeal to all organizations of women
said today: "A woman is expected
to register thru one organization only
| so there will be no duplication. She
may be connected with as many as.
1 sociations or activities as she chooses
| or work In all of them, but she should
be careful to sign only one set Of
cards. -sl---
THE plan of organization is suffi
| GENTLY simple for any village to fol
| low, and comprehensive enough fol
/ a city state or national organization
| The result of the war service registra.
| ton should work thru normal chan
nels so that every woman can do the
| work for which she is best fitted
| whether it be driving a motor to &
| soldiers home with clothes and food
| for the children, or making surgical
l'dressings for the Red Cross. Among
the kinds of work the committee will
find to do are: Making hospital sup
plies, furnishing relief for soldiers
| families, food production and con-
servation, maintenance of local chart
| ties, protection of women and chill
dren in industry conducting patriotic
meetings, and the gigantic task OF
registering women for practical wal
| work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
SHOULD FIX COAL PRICE
Also Regulate Distribution, Declares
Indiana Executive, Goa; Expert.

Washington, July 16.-Government
price fixing on coal from mine to con-
sumner and solution of the car short
age problem are necessary to obtain
fair prices, Governor Goodrich of In
diana, coal expert, told the senate in
terstate commerce committee today.
Goodrich said it would Re impossi-
BILE for the government to fix a uni
Versal coal price on account of varying
costs in different regions. He review
ed the steps Indiana has taken to
speed up coal shipments ard prevent
dealers holding up prices by storing
coal in reconsigned freight cars. The
coal price agreement made in Wash
ington. June 2S.-between the defense
councils coal committee and mine OPP
orators would blow up" Indiana's
plans Goodrich said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
FORM NEW STATE GUARDS.
Missouri Organizes Troops to Protect
Agains' Internal Troubles.

jefferson City. Mo, July ia
temporary national quart will be or
ganized in Missouri under the direc-
ton of the state council of defense
for the protection of the state after
the national guard now organized en-
ter the federal service. 1t was an
nounced today. Organization will be-
gin Immediately but officers will not
be sworn in nor commission issued
by the governor until August s.
The temporary guardsmen will be
used to handle any situation that NAV
arise in Missouri such as now exists
in the lead belt surrounding Flat
River.
Information relative to the organi-
zation may be obtained, it was said.
from Secretary w. F. Saunders, of the
state council of defense, st. Louis. or
from Jas. H. McCord. adjutant gen
eral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
WANTS PEACE
German and Bohemian Members OF
Both Houses Agree.

Amsterdam. July 16.-It is reported
from Vienna that the German and
Bohemian members of the upper and
lower houses of the Austrian parlia-
ment have adopted Jointly a resolu-
ton setting forth their desire for
peace within the country and the pos
sibility of living side by side with the
Czechs without abridgement of the
national self determination of both
elements. The resolution says that a
separate Bohemian constitution would
not be recognized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
ALASKA DOGS WIN HERO
MEDAL ON FRENCH FRONT

Nome, Alaska, July 16.-Mrs-
Esther Birdsall Darling. of Nome,
who sold many racing dogs to the
French government, has received
the cross of war won by Alaska
dogs for service at the front in
transporting ninety tons of shells
to an isolated post under fire thru
a blizzard that ragged four days and
nights. Announcement OF the
decoration was made here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
SEE AUTOCRACY HAND
Changes in Germany to Suppress
Voice of People, Petrograd View.

Petrograd. July 16.-The downfall
of Chancellor Hollweg destroys all
hopes of the immediate democratiza-
ton of Germany. in the view of the
Petrograd newspa pers.
They held the appointment of Dr.
gorge Michaelis and the interference
the crown prince, and Germany's
10 of militarist leaders, linden burg
nd Ludendorff. as indicating a con-
inued policy of arrogant suppression
# the public's voice in German af-
fairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
Asst. See. of Interior Dead.

Seattle. July IA message from
Washington today announced the
death there OF Bo Sweeney o. Seattle,
assistant secretary of the interior since
1914. He was born IN Missouri and
some years ago practiced law in Trim
idad, Col. He died suddenly from
heart failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
N. Y. GUARDS MOBILIZE
Twelve Regiments Assemble for De-
parture to Spartanburg, S. C.

New York. July 16.-Nine regi-
ments of infantry and three of artil-
lery of the New York National Guard
assembled at their various armories
early today to become the Sixth di-
vision of the United States army
The date for the departure of the
regiments for their camps at Spartan
burg. s. c.. had not been decided
upon today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
CHANGE GERMAN NAME
English King objects to Teutonic
Cognomen Given Him.

London, July licking George has
called a special meeting of the privy
council to be held tomorrow for the
purpose of proclaiming a change in
The title of the royal house.
King George is of the house of
SaXe-Coburg and Gotha. whose Ger
man name suggests the reason for the
pending change in title. Changes
have been made recently in the titles
Of a number of peers who bore names
wholly or in part of German origin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
SUBURB LION PROVES
TO Be ONLY CLIPPED COLLIE

Chicago, July 16.-The lion re-
ported at Ravinia, a suburb, Sat
urday night by frightened auromo-
bilists, was large collie dog whose
coat had been trimmed to resem-
BILE a lion. In the dusk the decep-
ton was easy but the illusion was
dispelled in the cold light of day
which disclosed pink ribbon tied
to his tail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
Crown Prince Returns to Front.

Amsterdam. July 16.-Berlin re-
ports that the German crown prince
who has been in that city in connec-
ton with the political crisis, left last
night for the western front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
LIKE COLO. WEATHER
Topeka Enjoying Fine Days and IN
usually Cool Nights.

Hourly temperature readings for
the day reported by the local office
of the United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair and warmer tonight and
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16

THERE is any abdicating to be
done, the people and not the kaiser
will have 70 move.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-16
U. S. STEAMER DOWN

CONTINUED on Page TwoI
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
WOULD MAKE ALL VEHICLES
CARRY LIGHTS

A bill requiring lights on all vehi-
cles at night has been approved by
the upper house of the Ohio legisla-
ture.
1t is now pending in the house and
is understood to have an excellent
chance Of success due to a better un-
derstanding of its provisions from the
standpoint of promoting general safe
ty
The measure has the support of
the Ohio State Automobile Associa-
tion end several other organizations
seeking TO bring about a greater de-
gree OF safety on the highways, par
tlculaTly at night.
1t Las been pointed out that while
ali Il otor vehicles are required to
carry lights a similar measure of pro-
lection is not extended other vehicles,
and that uni7ersal application even in
so small degree as by a small Ian
tern on wagon, would prevent many
accidents.
Ehe adoption of such provision
was re commended i'll the state high
way commissioner code and there is
increasing sentiment for it in the
ru2aI districts. due not only to the
great increase in automobile owner
ship among the farmers, but also to
a greater demand for making the
highways safe for everybody.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
ORGANIZE BOYS CORN CLUBS

That the boys corn club contests
should be conducted by the Ohio
State University in common with 9th
er boys and girls club work was a
statement made by Governor James
NJ. Cox. when presenting medals to
the boys and girls at the recent farm
ers week program at Columbus.
In support of his statement, the
governor called attention to the fac
ilities of the institution for conduct
ing such clubs and also the education
al atmosphere which he believes
should be predominant in the work.
He expressed a hope that he would be
greeted by corn club champions in
addition to champions in livestock
work and in home making clubs at
the next farmers week gatherings.
To further the purpose of the gov
ernor's remarks, the University has
issued rules for boys corn clubs, in
addition to pig, poultry and home
clubs that are already being
by that institution.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
Resolutions

WHEREAS, We the Franklin
township farmers Institute, in session
assembled, have had an instructive
and entertaining session, and
Where's. we stand for all that is
elevating and instructive, especially
td the youth of our land; be it
Resolved, That we give vote of
thanks to A. p. Sandles, T. ]. Miller
and Mrs. Harriet Dickson for their
helpful ard entertaining lectures.
That We extend our appreciation to
those hoy c and girls. and also to their
teachers, who have participated in
the corn show, the baking contest
and the oratorical contest; be it also
Resolved, That we urge county
board of agriculture and our State
agriculture extension service to insti-
tute such contests as may tend to en-
courage our youth to the pursuits of
agriculture and to a better citizen
ship; be it
Resolved, That W. favor and urge
our State Senators and Representa-
tive to support legislative measures
whereby the revenue derived from
the sale of motor vehicle licenses
shall be kept in the county where
such licenses are sold.
That we urge the passage of a law
the quail as song bird, and
that we favor the passage of laws
the mutual and independ-
ent telephone companies; be it
Resolved, That we extend our
thanks to the officers for their eff
cient service and to the musicians for
their entertainment. Also to all |
those who contributed to the support |
Of the institute;
That copy of these resolutions be
placed on the secretary's book and
that copies be furnished the county
papers for publication.
OTIS MONROE.
VII. BENNETT.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
CHANGNG THE TUNE

A new objection TO the Singletax
has been discovered by the New York
Times, Plutocratic papers used to
shed bitter tears over the prospective
ruin of the farmers by placing of all
taxes on land values. For a while
that story accomplished its purpose.
as for instance, Missouri in 1912.
But now It is losing its force. North
Dakota farmers can not be fooled by
t. They realize that Il is TO their in
tel est TO exempt labor products from
taxation and have demanded that 1t
Re done. So The Times has conclud-
ed IL must find another story, and in
It's issue of January 4, commented on
the North Dakota program as fol-
ows:
They are going 20 bring Henry
George TO North Dakota. State So
Cialism is 10 be supplemented by the
SingletaX. Hear the Master of the
Grange.
"NO more taxes on barns and fenC-
ing and faImhouses and sheds. In
crease the tax of the mimprOved land
60 equalize the taxes on the improved
land. The spectators created by the
railroad grants have held back inn
mense acreage from cultivation, wait
ing for big rise in land values. A
hail tax and an increase i'm land tax
will cause some of these specula-
tors 90 reinventory their holdings"
OF course all this is not class leg
isiation, il is non-partisan social equi-
~ for the benefit of farmers.
From which we see that the Single
tax is designed to give the farmer an
unfair advantage.
Some one should send The Times
copies OF the campaign literature put
out by Its plutocratic comrades in |
Missouri, Oregon and California, in |
which the Singletax is described as
anything bit class legislation for
farmers. Il is too much to ask our
pultocUaJic brethren to stick to the
truth in campaigning, but they should |
avoid such contradictory falsehoods.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
NEW PROVISIONS OF INCOME
TAX

The income tax law provides that
every person, firm or organization
which pays to any individual an an
nual income of $4,000 or more must
withhold from such income the l per
cent income Tax for 1916, and make
report thereof to the Collector of In
ternal Revenue not later than March
l, 1917. Blanks upon which to file
such reports will be furnished upon
application. The above provisions of
the law apply to labor organizations,
fraternal beneficiary orders building
and loan associations, churches, bus
mess league, chamber of commerce or
board Of trade. For instance,
church organization which pays it's
pastor a salary of $4,000 and in ad-
dition pays the rent for the pastors
residence amounting to more than
$1,000, will be held 20 have paid the
pastor an annual income in excess Of
$4,000, and must make proper re-
ports to the Internal Revenue Depart
iuent.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16

ing the earth at the rate of more than
a million miles a day-but not in a
direct line. In the month of Decemb-
er Its distance from the earth was
decreased nearly 50,000,000 miles,
astronomers calculate,
II Is now situated In the sky just
north of the constellation Libra and
about fifteen degrees northwest of
the upper end Of the Scorpion. These
consultations are near the sun, ap-
pearing in the early morning hours
just preceding sunrise.
On January 1 the comet was still
more than 300.OOO,O0O miles away.
It's perhelion passage, or nearest ap-
proach to the sun, is due next June
The path of the comet has not yet
been accurately plotted, but dozens of
astronomers are working on il with
complex tables and extensive mathe-
matical calculations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
ANOTHER SONG BIRD

Good for the lower house of the
legislature-it has passed the bill
putting the quail on the song bird
list. And the vote was 102 for to IA
against, which is a pretty fair state
ment of the ratio of public sentiment
upon the question. The quail is the
most popular bird in the state. 1t is
useful and beautiful and its Bob
White song is like the melody of a
fond memory. 1t is a part of Ohio
and to kill it off is an outrage on the
State. Thanks to the house for its
splendid vote. Thanks to it for not
letting a little group of people inter
ferc with one of the happiest of our
state institutions, namely the pres
ence of the quail in our meadows and
fields. Ohio is far better off with
them than without them. Now let
the senate do as well as the house and
the quail is safe against the hunts
mans shot.-Ohio State Jorunal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
HENRY FORD IN WAR
New York World


AS a man of peace the chief differ.
ence between Henry Ford and the
average American is Mr.. Ford's f.
nancil resources. He spent money
lavishly in what many people regard
ed as a foolish attempt to end the
in this country in an endeavor to de-
feat larger appropriations for nation
al defense, his theory being that they
were not needed.
With $100,O0O,OOO or $500, ,00O,-
600 at their disposal, many Ameri-
cans whether wisely guided or not,
might easily have used their money
as he has done. The American has
the habit of peace. He regards war
as an evil, generally wrong in itself
and usually unnecessary. He will go
a long distance out of his way to es-
cape a needless fight, but no one on
earth has less fear of a resort to
force when, with right involved, there
is no appeal except to force.
Placing his great factories at the
disposal of the government in the
event Of war and Offering to operate
them without profit, Mr. Ford exem-
pli1es the American spirit. He is
what is called a pacifst. So practi-
cally all Americans are pactfcists.
But they are pacifsts Of whom ma
tiOns devoted to militarism and ag-
gression would do well to beware.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
A LEGAL INJUSTICE

The public health law of this state
is framed so as to forbid one person
to aid another by Christian Science, II
this spiritual service is paid for. Ac'
cording to the law of Ohio, prayer FOL
the sick is prayer, unless a fee is
paid; then it is the practice of medi-
cine.
No differnce if a Christian Scien-
tist honestly practices his own sys,
tenn, without intention or pretense of
practicing medicine; no difference if
a sufferer from disease has exhausted
the resources of medical practice and
has decided to try an opposite meth
cd; no difference if a Christian Scien-
tist succeeds where a physician has
failed, The code of Ono approves pay
ing the doctor but condemns paying
the Christian Scientist. Yet both of
these practitioners are expected to
pay for whatever services they obtain.
and all right minded people recog-
uiZe this as a moral obligation.
This injustice disguised as law was
brought about by a statutory deini-
tion of snedcal practice which takes
an act of Christian service and con-
verts it into a crime merely because
the parties to it have observed the
economic law of compensation. The
presence of such a provision in our
state inculcates disrospect for law; 1t
allows some of our best citizens to be
stIgmatized as law breakers; and the
sooner it is repealed the better for
the general welfare.-Columbus Dis
patch,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
THE UNPATRIoTIC BRYAN

What an UNANIMOUSLY wicked man
Bryan must be. to suggest that the
men and women of the United States
should say whether they want war OF
not with Germany, through direct
expression-a referendum, as II were.
Haven't we some little by 10 states
men, fire eaters and munition makers,
just like they have in Germany and
the rest of Europe, to read our minds
and talk for us? What business have
we to tell our servants at Washing
ton to listen to us? Our only bust
ness is simply to stand up and be
shot and foot the bills.
No wonder only the wild and woody
west and the women would listen to
you in the last campaign, Mr.. Bryan
To think you would stand between us
and profits and little bloodshed. It's
infamous, BUT KEEP 1T UP.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-02-16
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause-Take DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up a
poor digestion, they are attacking the
real cause of the ailment-clogged liver
and disordered bowels.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver in soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per-
forming their natural functions, away
goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
If you have bad taste in your
mouth, tongue coated, appetite poor,
lazy, don't-care feeling, no ambition or
energy, troubled with undigested foods,
you should take Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil You viii know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for quick
relief, so you can eat what you like.
AT l0c and 25c per box. All druggists.