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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13
KOONTZ CORRECTS 1T
Freight Agent Shows Topekan No,
Refused Cars by Santa Fe.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
H. J. Skinner, 434 Clay street, was
quoted in the State Journal yesterday
as saying that he. as an individual
shipper, undertook to transport coal
from the Burlingame district to To-
peka, and found he could not get cars;
that the coal dealers had contracted
for all cars available for months AS
the Santa Fe is the only railroad in
the Burlingame district, of course it
is the Santa Fe against which this
charge is made. 1t would be an Of
Tense under the statutes to contract
cars to one class of shippers and deny
the use of cars to other classes of
shippers.
A representative of the Santa Fe
last night asked Mr.. Skinner to state
the circumstances in detail, with the
view of starting an investigation, as
the company does not countenance the
violation of law. Mr.. Skinner replied
that he was not refused a car by the
Santa Fe; that he never said he could
not get cars; that what he saia was
that he could not .-et coal
1t is not my desire to mix in a
dispute between the State journal and
Mr.. Skinner over the wording of an
interview; but I feel it my duty thus
to edge into the controversy because
this is the second story within a week
in which the Santa Fe has been
charged with violating the law pro-
hibiting discrimination in the distri-
button of freight cars. The first story
was proved by sworn testimony to
have been fake, and we are having
affidavits prepared to prove that the
Burlingame report is untrue.
The Santa Fee railroad takes pride
| in the fact that it obeys the law. Its
| policy is to run down false reports
| which tend to put the company in an
unfavorable light before the public.
j. r. KOONTZ
General Freight Agent, A T. & S. F.
| Ry. Co.
| Topeka July 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13
TO ISSUE HOG BOOK
j. c. Mohlcr Procuring Data for Valu-
able Farm Publication.

A complete manual of information
abo1lt hogs in Kansas is to be issued
by ]. c. Mohler. secretary of the state
board of agriculture. the book to be
similar to the alfalfa book published
last year. A QUESTIONABLE which makes
en exhaustive inquiry into the hog
business in the state is being made,
blanks with 164 main questions and
many Subdivisions being sent to more
than seven thousand of the leading
breeders of hogs in the state.
The new book will take up every
phase of the hog industry. The re-
ports received from breeders over the
state will be tabulated and their opin-
ions published Subdivisions which
will touch on the book are: Breeding.
mana cement. feeds and feeding shell
FER and conveniences sanitation and
disease, marketing, butchering and
curing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkaH. This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and
is very harmful. Just plain mulsified
cocoanut oil (Which is pure and en-
tirely greaseless) is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub it in. One or two teaspoon
fuls will make an abundance of rich,
creamy lather, and cleanses the hair
and scalp thoroughly. The lather
rinses out easily and removes every
particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and ex-
cessive oil The hair dries quickly and
evenly, and it leaves it fine and silky,
bright, fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. 1t is very
cheap, and few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for months.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13
IN AMBULANCE CORPS
Cousin of Topekan Writes of Exper-
fences on the Battle Line.

Fl. B. Ragsdale of Des Moines, Ia.
a. cousin of Mrs. C. B. Van Horn OF
1915 Mulvane street, Topeka, has writ
ten a thrilling letter of his experiences
in the ambulance corps in France.
Ragsdale is serving with the french,
is a lover of the French people and is
enthusiastic over his work-and his
dangers-in their behalf
Writing of his duties behind the
trenches, he says:
ITO be frank, they can stop the war
any time they want to as far as L am
concerned. But there must be VIC
tory for France.
Believe me, it is some stunt. You
time one of those shells comes over
get white around the gills-and
that is most of the time because they
are not SO very far away.
This little Ford of mine has had
some great exercise and it is not day
light all the time either. I made six
trips. seven miles altogether, one night
and helped to carry thirteen persons
who were not thinking about pink
teas. One of our boys who followed
me up to the first aid station got
/, couple of those things Made in Ger
many in his chest and arm.
1T takes something more than a
Grass band and parade to make n
war. Picking them off the battlefield
is a mans job. You go close to the
battle lines all right. French cannon
ere in front of US and behind, in fact.
all around hid-en behind hills in
trenches, ETC., and shoot over our
heads from instructions from air
planes and balloons.
"One OF our fellows got out of my
Ford the other day, for some reason
or other, and Immediately afterward
shell went right thru tho side of the
car where he was sitting. My aid
told me to beat (which was abso
lutely unnecessary
Just recently we almost ran into
a smell that put an entire French
battery out of commission. Skidded
all the way down hill coming back
and my aid had to brace up the car
70 keep it from turning over.
Il am very well but continually I'M
der high tension. It is Smelling, she'll
ing, shelIing all the time"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13
FRANK EVANS
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA,
LAUDS MASTER TANLAC

Birmingham, Ala, July 13.-Frank
V. Evans. ex-mayor of Birmingham
and former editor of the Birmingham
Age-Gazette, prominent in Alabama
politics, is one of the latest men to
come out for Tanlac. the celebrated
new medicine. He is one of the best
known men in the south.
I'm getting up in years and it is
an actual fact when I tell you that
since taking four bottles of Tatilac /
weigh more than I ever did in my life
and feel better" Hon. Mr.. Evans said
recently. Hardly a day passes but
what some of my friends stop me on
The street and ask me what I've been
Going that makes me look so well,
and I always take time to tell them
it's Tanlac.
For years I suffered from gastritis
and indigestion in the worst form.
was habitually constipated and had
pains in my shoulders and headaches
constantly. Finally 1 got to having
awful attacks of acute indigestion,
palpitation of the heart and smother
ing spells. For a long time 1 would
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13

have two or three of these spells every
night. I would awaken out of my
restless sleep gasping for breath.
Friends of mine who had been TAX
ing Tanlac advised me to Try the med
icine and although 1 had little hope of
It doing me any good 1 gave Tanlac
trial. To my surprise ard gratifica-
ton in a short time began to feel re-
lief. 1t wasn't long until my appetite
returned again and I could enjoy my
meals. I haven't HAD an attack of
acute indigestion since 1 started TAX
ing Tanlac. I have no heart palpita-
ton or smotherfng spells. My recov-
cry is simply the talk of Birmingham
and many of my friends have begun
taking Tanlac."
Tanlac has proven to be an excel
lent tonic to rebuild the system. 1t is
especially beneficial for stomach, 1iv-
er and kidney trouble.
Tanlac is now being introduced and
explained in Topeka at TuIly- McFar-
lands drug store. 1t is sold in sur
rounding cities and towns by the fol-
lowing exclusive agents:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13

Abilene. NJ. Gleissner
* Son
Atchison-Byrne's Phar-
macy.
Bern-L. J. Kinyon.
Burlingame-E. L. Price.
Burlington-W. & w.
Drug store.
Carbondale-W. c. Warner
Chapman-Whitehair &
Hulburt.
Clay Center-Corner Drug
store.
Clyde-H. E. Isaacson.
COttonwood-W. B. Hilton.
Denison-L. NJ. Werts.
Emporia-H. G.. Jordon.
Eureka-J. D. Clark.
Everest-W. w. Geiger.
Florence-O'Brien Bros.
HOlton-A. V. DeGraw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13

Nortonvi1le-J. C. WhitIner
e Co.
Ottawa-Kaiser's Phar-
macy
Usage City-A. c. Rosser.
Oskaloosa-Smith & RatIiff.
Osawatomie-Reed's Drug
store.
Oyerbrook-A. f. Topping.
Paola-Humphrey Drug Co.
Observation-Disclosures Drug
Co.
Reading-A. J. Stratton.
Sabetha-Steele & Johnson.
/ st. Marys-DeDonder
Drug Co.
Tonganoxie-C. II. Cain &
Chas. Meyer.
Valley Falls-G. w. Morrell.
Wamego-R. c. Hulburd.
Yates Center-Johnson
Drug Co. ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13

MISUNDERSTANDING Drug
store.
Hiawatha-Red Cross
Pharmacy.
Harveyville-Jewitt
Pharmacy.
Horton-Smith & Lindsay.
Hope-Imperial Drug store.
Iola-J. d. Mundis.
Junction City-Miller Bros.
Kansas City-G. @. Lake.
Unconventional Cor
ner Drug store.
Leayenworth-Davis-
Christ Pharmacy.
Manhattan-H. S. Willard
& Co.
Naturalization Pharmacy.
Observation-Disclosures Phar-
macy.
Observation-Disclosures
Pharmacy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
DENVER, ILL
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Tho furnace Is being installed in
the new Christian church, also the
metal ceiling is being put on. This
| work will require some two weeks and
the painting six.
MIR. and Mrs. Alden Cobb, who were
married in Quincy last Saturday, will
leave for Galesburg the latter part Of
the week, Mr.. Cobb having a position
on the railroad. For the present they
will do light housekeeping until they
see where they may locate.
Mrs. Simeon Walton, who has been
i'll for number Of months, was re-
Gently operated On at the Peoria hos
pital and is improving rapidly from
her serious condition She has been
at home for some several days and is
now able to be about the house linn
tied amount.
The Y NJ. @. A. canvass OF Hancock
county will be made this week, their
apportionm ent being twelve thousand
dollars, making the per capita fifty
cents. Harry Faulkner has charge Of
the northern part of the township and
II. L. O'Brien the southern. Now
when you are solicited for this amount
don't turn 1t down, for this indeed is
little that We can do for the soldiers
who are in camp life, homesick and
longing for dear ones and if we can
cheer them in any way, it is our duty
as American citizens; so let's show
our patriotism by freely responding.
This money furnishes writing material
reading matter, amusement. etc. for
the boys in the army, and 1t Is fully
appreciated by them too, for we are
in touch with several Of those at the
front. Irving Akers, one of our Den
yer boys, who is on the kitchen force
at Camp Dodge, Ia, writes that the
Y. NJ. is directly in front OF their
building and that the music at all
hours Of the day Is a great inspiration
to them in their work, so let's be good
to the boys in khaki and do whatever
We can.
Thelma Rebekah lodge No. $40 has
been rendered an invitation from the
Warsaw lodge to be present at the ex-
OF an initiation Tuesday
evening, Nov. 10. The trip will be
made by auto and royal good time
is anticipated. Nauvoo lodge will also
be present.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
Poor Jacks Difficulty the Cause OF
Much Worry Among the Baseball
Leaders at Louis
willie.
REDIsTRICTING LIKELY
The Test VIII Come Today, and the
Probability la Strong That
the New Project Will
Garry.
rw n. G. HAMILTON

limited Press Staff Correspondent
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 14.-W1th
q heart broken by the stern realization
that he has been made to dance to
shrewder mans will, sadder and wiser
through contact with man who hao
but one object-ambition to have a
winne-Jack Hendricks, manager OF
the Indianapolis American association
club, today faced a prospect OF again
battering his way to foremost posi-
lion as minor league manager. May
be again some day there Will be
chance for Jack to manage a major
league baseball club. Maybe there
won't.
II the latter is the case, Branch
Hickey will be to blalae baseball men
here believe. The presiNent Of the
Cardinals today knows he nearly caus-
ed a breach in a close friendship that
has extended over eight years. Fur.
Their he tempered with the manager OF
another mans club.
Rickey made the statement yester-
day that he sent man to Hendricks
to ascertain without question that
Hendricks was free to dicker.
Hendricks made the unqualified as
sertion last night that he first ap-
preached Hickey with the application
and that McGill would let him go to
the Cardinals. He said there was no
third party. On this Hickey seems
convicted Of having done thing un-
ethical The troubles of Hendricks
overshadowed troubles Of the nation
al association Of professional baseball
leagues today even though the fire.
works was scheduled for this after
noon.
Jimmy McGill was sorry for Hen
bricks, sorry for himself, and extreme
ly bitter toward Hickey. The minor
leaguers sympathize with McGill and
Hendricks to a man.
However, things Of this sort are only
happenings in baseball. Only the new
ness of the situation made this stick
out.
After noon 1t was probable things
would turn back to their natural
course and that the inevitable would
happen-the formation Of new cir
cults for the minor leagues in nearly
every section. The association was
scheduled to get back to work at ten
o'clock this morning, having adjourned
from yesterday afternoons session out
OF respect to the late Tim humane.
The redistricting proposition was
expected 10 De lduuCueQ ny al ear
ney, the forceful and resourceful
president Of the Three Eye league.
Tearney and his men are determined
to get behind Ed Barrow and other
partisans Of the plan to slice up the
territory and are not ready to say
quit" until their feelings have been
put in the records OF the association.
The straw that will make the break
will come today 1t will either live
or die with small possibility Of the
latter, for more than a majority of
votes for the new affair already is
assured.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
NAVAL RESERVE
EXAMINATION
List Of EIieIbles VIII be Established
by Tests Which viii be Given
at Washington,
., C,

An examination will be held at the
bureau Of yards and docks, navy de-
partment, Washington, D. c.. to es-
ia blish a list of eligibles for enroll
ment in the civil engineer corps Of
the United States naval reserve force.
This examination will close at noon
OF December 81, 1917.
To compete in this examination 1t
is only necessary for the candidate
to address letter to the reserve ex-
amining board giving full information
as to his education and experience
with testimonials and references
A descriptive circular giving detail
ed information Of the requirements
for this examination Is about ready
for distribution and will be sent to
interested parties upon request to
the chief Of the bureau of yards and
docks, navy department, Washington,
d. G.
The age and experience require
ments are for ensign, not less than "a
years Of age with not less than two
years of active professional practice
for lieutenant Cunior grade) not less
than 81 years of age with not less
than FIVE years OF active professional
practice; for lieutenant, not less than
80 years or age WIN not less than Sc
ven years Of active professional prac-
tice, during at least three years of
which candidate must have had re-
sponsible charge Of work as principal
or assistant.
Enrollments are for period Of four
years or during the existence of
war or national emergency. Except
during a war or national emergency
otficers GRO only given active Grrtv nj
their own request and then for short
periods.
Pay and allowances OF officers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
North High of Des Mones and Fort
Madison, TWO Unb eaten Teams,
to Meet Novem-
Der "a.
GAME AT FORT MADISON
This Clash VIII be Of Statewide In
terest, as on It Depends the
Iowa State Cham
pionship.

One Of the most important football
games of the season in the state and
one which will be watched with
great deal of interest Is that between
North High of Des Moines, and Fort
Madison, to be played at the latter
place on Saturday, November "a. 1t
is a game on which the state champ
ionship depends directly, as neither
team has met with defeat this season.
North High is known to have a
very strong team this year, and has
already defeated both Of the other
Des Moines teams. The only game
to be played by them before they
line UP before Fort Madison is the
one with Mason City, to be played
next Saturday. Although Mason City
is known to have a strong team this
year. the Des Moines team should
have little difficulty in defeating
them.
The Fort Madison team is begin
ming to round into shape. Coach
GRADER started the season with green
material for his backfield, with the
exception of Captain Niggemyer.
They are beginning to run more
smoothly than at the first of the sea-
son. and will undoubtedly give a
good account Of themselves. The
Fort Madison line Is practically the
same as that of last year.
1t has been a number OF years
since southeastern Iowa has been
represented by team OF champion
ship calibre, and 1t Is fortunate for
the lovers of that sport that it is to
be played within easy reach OF all.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14

WARSAW, Ill, ov. 1.-THE White
Palace theatre was crowded Monday
evening, November IL. the occasion be-
ing the Red Triangle rally for the Y.
M. @. A. war fund. There was hardly
a dozen empty seats in the house.
Previous to the opening Of the meet
ing, the Tenth Illinois infantry band
played several airs in front Of the
theatre, the last one being the Star
Spangled Banner and the door Of the
theatre being swung open, the audi
ence spontaneously arose. The exer-
cises were opened by prayer by Rev.
H. w. Brandt of the German Metho-
dist church. After remarks by the
president, George A. Wenhauer, stat
ing the object OF the meeting, "Ameri-
ca" was sung by the audience, led by
the piano and the scholars of the high
school. Rev. George Long being op-
portunely with us. gave a brief, inter-
esting and pathetic talk on his work
as chaplain of the 338th N. A., at
Camp Dodge, telling Of the grand
work OF the Y. M. G. A. there, and the
great need there Of constant help, If
our boys in cantonments and at the
front are to return to US as manly as
when they left. His talk was in
tensely Interesting, and being largely
first hand information, left an indelible
impression upon his hearers. Chaplain
J. w. Ferris, pastor of the Methodist
church at Carthage. the orator Of the
evening, followed with an eloquent adj
dress on the Y. NJ. C. A. work In the
Spanish-Am erican and the present
war, telling of the great need Of the
aid Of the citizens Of this country in
this work which is so widespread His
address was full of Incidents in his
nineteen years as army chaplain and
was delivered In good voice, holding
his audience almost spellbound by his
dramatic power. A regret was gener-
ally expressed that every one in War
saw could not have heard this master
ly address. After singing the Star
Spangled Banner, the meeting closed
with the benediction by Rev. G. G.
Maple, of the Methodist church This
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
A Complete Stock of United States Tires Carried B
AVER MOTOR CAR co.

was the largest and most interesting
States entered the great war.
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock the
local Y. NJ. G. A. Triangle society met
in the city hall, adjourning from Mon
day morning at the same place. This
meeting was to prepare for the drive
OF the next day, and for conference.
About thirty members were present
with President Wemhaner in the
chair. A harmonious and enthusiastic
spirit prevailed. and the various COM
mittees started out on their canvas OF
the city with high hopes of raising
the quota OF the city, $1,000, as several
subscriptions had previously been
handed In. Hancock county is called
upon to raise $4,000 as her part in
the $35,000,000 asked. Warsaw has
been divided into nine districts, with
a soliciting committee for each dis
trict. The following are the names Of
the committeeman: First district,
Louis Lamet, DR.. S. e. Matzke. DR.. J..
Eaton Johnston; second. W. L. Hill,
Charles Paar, DR.. P. D. Gaunt; third,
Harry Grant, Walter Dross and @. E.
Wallace; fourth, w. @. Van Papplen-
dam, H. G. Ferris and M. Hungate;
fifth, M. T. Hunt, c. c. Crawford, NJ. T.
Hunt; sixth, Rev. J. M. Thompson, J.
A. White, Edw. Grimpe; seventh, VIM.
A. Dodge Rev. H. w. Brandt, DR.. d.
w. LOOMS; eighth, Joseph Fry, E. e
McAdams, Fred T. Scholdman: ninth,
Albert Buckert, J. M. George. The
committees have been actively at work
all day and report gratifying progress.
The following are the officers Of the
society: President, Geo. A. Wem-
haner; vice president, Rev. J. NJ.
Thompson; secretary, Rev. G.. G..
Maple; treasurer, J. M. Hungate.
Executive committee in addition to
above: Mr.. A. Dodge, Geo. ]. Risto, C.
c. Crawford, Louis Lamet, M. T. Hunt
The various committees will meet at
the city hall tonight to make reports
1t is expected that by Saturday or be-
fore, perhaps, Warsaw's quota will be
raised.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14

Cleveland, was in Chicago registered
at the Fort Dearborn hotel, the day
the crime was committed James E.
Callahan, attorney for Haggerty, de-
clared today.
Haggerty wa sin the attorneys office
several days in succession, both be-
fore and after the murder, according
to Callahan, and left the city only re-
Gently. Callahan said he believed Hag-
gerty was somewhere in Iowa and
does not know he is wanted in Cleve-
land.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
johnson In the Load.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE Johnsons
are Chicago's leading family.
They total $500, according to the
new city directory which was being
distributed today.
With the Johnstons and JoInstones
they number 1850. The Smiths are
next with 7,240; the Browns number
1880 and Jones trail with $3.50. The
directory indicates population of D.
6b2 800, gain of 10000 over last year
and $4,000 less than the federal esti-
mate On which the selective draft was
based.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
You Can Shake Loose from
The Tortures of Rheumatism

treatment of Rheumatism It acts
directly upon the blood, which it
promptly purifes of ali disease germs.
II IS powerful antidote, and elirni-
mates from the blood ali trace of
Ineanatic germs, building up and
81, ehelhening the rundown system.
write to-day to Our medical d.
rector' VINO will give you valuable
ADVICE REGARDING the proper treat
men. or your own case. Addres,
SWIFT Speeihc Co. Dept. l At
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
Truck Drivers Strike.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-Representa-
tives Of 1000 union truck drivers were
to meet with the team owners today
in an attempt to settle a wage dispute
which threatens to develop into a
strike that would tie up carriage and
transfer work here.
The drivers demand an increase of
s1.50 week and shorter working
day. The employers declare the pres
emit contract under which the drivers
were granted s1.50 increase last
June, has two years to run.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-14
Law Goes out with nurrsh.

tUnfted Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Nov 14.-New York
fight fans are to give the Frawley law,
legalizing boxing in this state, a roy.
al send off as itlexpires tonight.
Special programs Of fistcuffs will be
staged in many clubs.
The biggest bout is between Al Nc
Coy and Mike O'Dowd in Brooklyn.
After tonight the only bouts in New
York state will be short affairs con-
Quoted in legitimate athletic clubs for
the benefit Of bonafde members.