The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-05
North Side Neuus

Citizens of the South side have dis
covered a secret German fortification
commanding their Section OF the city
They have no advantage over the
North side. Local military strategists
are seriously considering the advis-
ability of North Topeka company of
field artillery which will be stationed
behind the bikes on Soldier creek, to
repel the threatened invasion of any
alien foe.
1t has been whispered among the
initiate that the dixie was probably
erected in the first place as the result
of subtle Teutonic plot and with
view to its military utility. The tao
ticians and those versed in the higher
phases of the military art assert that
the dixie would furnish admirable pro-
lection and eoncealment for a U-boat
lurking among the sandbars of the
Kaw. Armed protection of this vital
salient is an imperative necessity of
the hour. it is said.
Those who are in a position to ap-
preciate the more intricate phases of
present troop movements say that the
Missouri troops who are on the rail-
road bridge are not there to protect
traffic at all, but purely and simply to
watch for periscopes along the Kaw.
J The pretence of guarding the bridge
they tell US, is merely blind.
The Immense value of a military
unit, organized on the spot and ready
at an instant notice, to train its guns
upon an invading fleet from behind
the shelter of the bikes. should be
| borne IN upon every loyal citizen. it
is said, and make him spring to arms
/ with proper patriotic zeal. The
minute men of 10" will have nothing
| on North Topeka if the plans of the
militarists are carried out.
The Union Pacific has sworn in
extra men for the purpose of guard
ing the railroad property. All the
roads are hiring special men as a pre-
cautlonary measure. Guards at the
ROCK Island railroad bridge prevent
any pedestrians to approach the bridge
unless they carry passes from the
company. The Three Bridges, have
been guarded for the last three weeks.
tuesday small watchmap's house
was erected there by the U. P. so that
a man might be constantly on duty to
guard this important structure
The North Side with the rest of the
! town Is getting taste of the incidental
trimmings" of real war. The cIatter
of gun carriages as Battery A bows
ride thru the streets is becoming a
FAMILIAR sound, and youths are seri-
| ou5ly discussing enlistment if the
country really needs them. American
flags have been hung in the main halls
or Grant and Quincy schools.
Social and Personal
Wllllam BOAST went to Kansas City
today for a months visit He is look.
ing after property interests there.
A patriotic entertainment will bt
held April in the assembly room OF
memorial hall The program will be
given by the Woman's Relief Corp.
AUXILIARY of the G. A r. in observance
OF Grand Army day. Music by the
h and L. of S. band Commander r
Nj. Painter. and Governor Arthur Cap
per Will speak. Topeka post, Lincoln
Post, Blue Post and members of the
Lincoln Circle are invited to attend
j. w. Smith left today for his hom.
IN Collins, Mo-, after a short visit t,
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Tracy.
Mr.. Isaac Sheetz of Reading. Pa. :,
mere visiting his brother, Mr. Aaror
Sheetz.
The A. o. L w. Star lodge No q
neld a dance and oyster supper las
evening in their hall on North Kansa.
avenue.
A NJ Petro, druggist,-Adv
Thru the kindness and courtesy nj
Frank Simms's laundry, the Relic
Corps No. had cleaned the large
American flags which belong to Grant
and Quincy schools. They were pre-.
scented to the schools by the corps in
1904.
Be sure to attend the Easter sale CT
$1.00 Trimmed Hats on the third foo,