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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

lions may be wonderfully benefited by fol-
lowing the. simple rules. Here is the pre-
scription: Go to any active drug store
and get bottle of Bon Optic tai cts. Drop
one Bon-Opto tablet in fourth of a glass
of water and allow to dissolve. With this
liquid battle the eyes two to four times
daily You should notice your eyes clear
up perceptibly right from the start and in
flammation will quickly disappear. If your
eyes are bothering you, even little. take
steps t. save them before it is too
late. Many honelessly blind might have
been saved if they had cared for their eyes
in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to
whom the above article submitted.
said. 1.-THE Bon-Opto is very remarka BILE
remedy. Its constituent ingredients we'll
known to eminent eve specialists and wide
ly prescribed by them The manufacturers
guarantee it to strengthen eyesight so per
cent in weeks time in many instances
refund the money. 1t be obtained
from any good druggist and Is of the
very few preparations I feel should be
kept hand for regular in almost
every family" 1t is sold in Topeka by Geo.
w. Stansfe1d. and other drug stores.-A1v-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
IT'S TANDY VS.. LANE
The Latter Says Present Commissioner
Is Running Against Him.

L. r. Lane, former superintendent
of streets in Topeka and the first can
didate for any city office to announce
himself, wishes to reaffairm his in
lenticn of running for commissioner of
streets and public improvements. Lane
states that inasmuch as his announce
ment preceded present Commissioner
Tandy's by two weeks, that it is Tandy
who is running against him, not vice
versa.
Lane was superintendent of streets
in 1894 under Tandy and announces
that from his two years in that office
he understands the department work
thCroly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
FLOCK TO THE COLORS
Army and Navy Keep Open Sundays
and Holidays in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Recruiting Of
fees in Chicago remained open for
business yesterday and will be open
on holidays until further orders have
been received from Washington. AL
tho 1t had not been made public that
the stations would be open on Sun
days, an unusually large number of re-
cruits were enlisted.
Recruiting sergeants announce that
they will redoubIe their efforts this
week The war and navy departments
have forbidden the publishing of the
number of enlistments but it is esti-
mated that more than a thousand for
the navy and almost as many for the
army have been accepted here since
the war scare started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
BIG PROFIT on WHEAT SALE.
One Wagon Load of Grain at Zurich
Contained 146 Bushels

Zurich, Kan. Feb. 12.-Immense
profit has been made by the farmers
of Graham and Rocks counties in the
past year for the sale of wheat A
rivalry has sprung up between Zurich
and Palco as to which town has re-
ceived the largest load of wheat. The
Shellabarger elevator holds the honors
so far with a wagon load of LAG BUSH
els.
At one time there was 10000 bush
els of grain in the three elevators here
O. in piles around the elevators This
as been sold and has put a large
amount of money into circulation
among the wheat growers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
THE TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOURNAI-MONDAY EVENING, FEBRI
GET IRON IN SYSTEM
That Is Advice DIR. KuIp Gives to I'll. S.
Graduates.

There are two pounds of iron, ply
siologists tell US. in every mans sys-
tenn" DR.. kulp told the graduating
class of the high school in his bacca-
laureate sermon at the First Metho-
dist church Sunday morning That
is unless the man is pacifist, when
he has rome at ALL
Get enough iron into your system
to fight back the temptations when
they become almost too much to resist
Courage is one of the most important
characteristics which make for sue
cess. And honesty and sincerity will
also have much to do with the ulti-
mate success which 1 hope you will all
attain
The commencement exercises of the
class will be held next Friday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
HEAD STUFFED FROM
CATARRH Or A COLD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils
Opens Air Passages Right Up.

Instant relief-no waiting. Your
clogged nostrils open right up; the air
passages of your hear clear ana you
can breathe freely. No more hawking,
snufflins. blowing. headache, dryness
No struggling for breath at night;
your cold or cata~ih disappears.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now Apply
a little of this fragrant. antiseptic,
healing cream in your nostrilS. 1t pen
Ell ates through every air passage OF
the head, soothes the inflamed or
swollen mucous membranes and relief
comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with a cold or nasty catarrh.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
SUICIDE FEARED ARREST.
Deiphos Merchant Hanged Self After
Store Burned MYsferiousIy

Delphos, Kan, Feb. 12-Worried
over the accusation that he had burn
ed his general merchandise store to
obtain the insurance, Frank Stehllik
fifty-five years old, hanged himself to
a tree near a small creek here.
The body was discovered by two
small boys. Stehllik came here about
three weeks ago and opened a large
general merchandise store. Business
was poor ard when the store was mys-
teriously burned StehIlik was suspect
ed of having set fire to it to obtain
the insurance. County Prosecutor Lee
jackson of Minneapolis, started an in
qulry and state fire marshal was
called to assist in ferreting out the
case.
The two officials ul1izzed StehI1iI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Phfladelphia, Pa Do you wear giasses2
Are YOU a victim of eye strain or other eye
vea knesses? If so. you Will be glad 10
Know that according to Dr. Lewis. there is
real hope for you. Many whose eyes were
falling say they have had their eyes
stored through the principle of this Won
derfuI free prescription. One man says.
after trying it: Il was almost blind !;
could not see to read at all. Now l can
read everything without any glasses and
my eyes do not water any more At night
they would pain dreadfully; now they feel
fine all the time. 1t was like miracle to
me-" A lady who used it. says: The at
mosphere seemed hazy with without
glasses but after using this prescription
for fifteen days everything seems clear.
can even read fine print without glasses. "
1t is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them in a reason
able time and multitudes more will be able
to strengthen their eyes to be spared
the trouble and expense of every getting
glasses. Eye troubles of many descrip-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
ToDXNSAMUSEMENTS

IRIS-Theda Bara in 1.-The Darling
of Paris, and Fox comedy.
NOyELTY-Five acts of vaudeville
and conclusion of The Shielding
Shadow
ORPHEUM = azimova in War
Brides
COY = Mary McIsaren in THE
Mysterious Mrs. M"
JESTIC-Boston Ideal Musical
comedy in Sweetest Girl OF All
and Francis X. Bushman and Bev-
erlv Bayne in 1.-The Great Secret
and Pathe News.
For details, prices. etc. see adver-
tisements on another page OF the
State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
UNION STORE PROFITABLE.
Republic County Farmers Company
Docs Business of S23O,O0o.

Farmers Union Grain & Supply COM
pany has paid good dividends during
the last year and the members ere
rejoicing over the large business eff
the year. The company has been in
business for three years.
Business during the past year to-
tailed s23O,000, and the profit was
$4,000. The capital stock of $4,000
is all sold and the stockholders re-
ceived an per cent dividend on their
investment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
Sell Orient Construction Company.

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 12-Three
construction companies of the Kansas
CITY, Mexico & Orient railroad were
sold at federal auction here to p. w.
Goebel, president of the Commercial
National bank of Kansas City, Kan.
The companies and sthe amounts paid
for them are: International Construc-
ton company OF Delaware. s19o.00O;
International Construction COMPANY of
Texas. $780, 02. and the Union Con-
struction company. s70.001.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
BUILDING 682 SHIPS
Rush on in American Ship Yards
80 Are for Foreign Flags.

Washington, Feb. 12.-American
ship yards have under construction,
or order $50 vessels for an aggregate
tonnage of over two million, according
to the bureau of navigation today.
This total includes fifty YES
sells being built for the navy of 1885,
537 tons total; and sixty-one submas
rines "details unavailable).
OF the $50 vessels under construc-
ton or ordered, Ais are to be steel
ships from private yards with a total
tonnage of 1,529,S54. One hundred
and sixty-one wooden ships are being
built.
OF the steel merchant ships ninety
nine of 451.354 tons are being built
for foreign flags.
Canadians Have a Kick.
London, Feb. 1.-THE Duke OF
Connaught will be appointed inspector
general of oversee troops, according to
the Times. The paper intimates that
the duke will investigate the question
of the promotion of Canadian Officers
which has been a subject of criticism
EeTe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12

nearly all day and were drawing
about him a tightening web of evil
dence which Stehllik evidently real
lied was going to cause his arrest and
conviction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols Have Lived in
Scandal Since 1872.

Scandal, Kan, Feb. 12.-A1l but one
of the children of MF. an Mrs. Hiram
Nichols were here to help in the ce,e-
bration of the golden wedding ami
versary of their parents Mr.. and
Mrs Nichols received many hand
some presents, including $50 in gold.
They have lived in or near Scandal
since 1872.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12

inopportune to call the committee to-
cether now because the country was
on the verge of war and it was no time
for partisan discussion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-12

New York, Feb 12.-Bank clea rings in
the United States for the week ending Feb
ruary s, reported to Bradstreet's, aggre-
gate S6,844. 1870 against $5,147, 152 600
the previous week and S, 221 ,354,0 in the
corresponding week last year. Following
are the returns, with percentages of
change: Pet Pet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
Answers to Yesterdays ouiz

l. Major General J. Franklin Bell, former com.
mander OF the Department Of the West,
now Is commander of the Department OF
ald S Iynst., succeeding Major General Leon
Scottish engineer
D. "enerni retain, recently appointed chief of
ntam, mas been placed in command OF the
Erench troops in northern France. sue
ceedihg General Nlvelle.
o. "A , maGhete II long, large. heavy knife Of
ehin,yitay'" with the accent on the SECOND
o. Ge0rg LedebOur Is a Socialist antl-War leader
IN tne German Kelchstag who hinted OF
coming revolt In Germany.
o. HafZ wRs q Persian poet of the fourteenth
century. '''''
Z. Russia IL the "Whlte Empire" Much Of its
tho year ~ "
y. Machlayellian is used to describe political
cunning and dupllcity, especially In inter-
national diplomacy. It is derived from
man of Florence.
o. Leaf crops Of vegetables are spinach let
tuce, cabbage, etc.
10 Zululand is in southeastern Africa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
HARD ON IRELAND's FRIENDS

TNHE strain of sympathizlng with Ire
J. land grows daily more intense. A self
governing Erin appeals to tho American
imagination. The grievances of the EN-
erald Isle are unquestionably justified and
they are centuries old. But what can be
said OF a nation that repeatedly blocks
efforts to help her made by her one-time
oppressor7
John Redmond has now rejected the
latest home-rule plan. The scheme pro-
vided for an Irish parliament represent
ing all OF the island save six counties
in northeast Ulster. The excluded area
was to have been represented at West
minister by delegations both from Ulster
and from the home-rule section. This
body was TO have been known as the
Council Of Ireland and was to have been
empowered to pass private-bill legislation
affecting both the excluded and the in.
eluded districts The suggestion NAV
have been an awkward compromise, but
at least II was something.
In turning It down Mr.. Redmond ac-
cepts the proposal for further patieying
on home rule. calling for convention 10
decide on a government for ireland. Fur
ther wrangling is therefore in prospect
UnselhAh onlookers, disinterested lovers
OF liberty, regarding the situation from
far America. can hardly be blamed II they
feel thar their patience q being rather
oferia1ed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
A DEMOCRATIC PEACE

To the Editor Of the EUenin0 Ledger:
Slr-I would like to contradict Mr.. D..
Lane on one point in his article of May 7.
Several months ago a group of plain
people departed from the United States to
Europe TO have a conference for peace, Did
they conclude anything? They represented
the plain people, did they not? We have
had many other peaces made by those plain
people and we thought that they were per-
manent but We have been deceived.
1t is true that the Socialists are small in
number But little sound body can accom-
plish more than a dlsorgani2ed body, The
Socialists Of Europe have more to say than
any other Socialists because there are some
in tho parliaments, and that is why they are
recognized in giving suggestions OF peace
terms.
The Socialists are the most unsuccessful
people of the world, OF course they are to
a certain extent, just as we'll as anybody
else. because they have two great enemies
capitalists and religious denominations.
The Socialists in time of peace are for a
revolution That is the only way to turn
down a kingdom or any other tyrannical
form of government.
The SodSllists are and have been for peace
even before>Gny war has been declared, be-
cause they do not believe in aggressive
wars.
Since you oppose the Socialists in having
something TO say in these peace terms, you
had better awake your party to start some-
thing. RALPH RUBINO.
Pennsburg, Pa, May 16.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
Literary Hates
AIACRIE.

Personally, dislike Arnold Bennett
have read his Truth About an
Author" Early in that work he states
that he never wrote unless compelled to
by the driving force OF thoughts which
clamored for expression, by the need to
give utterance 10 the images that surged
through his brain-Or words TO that effect
And, before the close of the book he
placed It on record that his only inspira.
ton in writing was the prospect of getting
paid for what he wrote. do not mind
O man contradicting himself, and I viii.
ingly concede to every one the right to
change his own mind; but when an author
drags Truth" into his title and after
ward tries to force diametrically opposite
statements down my throat, cannot feel
unkind in my utter lack of sympathy for
him.-Thotnas Kelly in Irish Monthly.
That confirms our opinion of him
formed several years ago, when he arrived
in this country and was given a swell
dinner by his fellow authors. Luscious
rich, neckfattening and girth-broadening
terrapin a la Maryland was the big
feature of the feast. When II was put
before him he examined It with tip.tiIted
rose. whats this?" he asked. Terra.
pin" his neighbor told him. That's turtle
isn't it2" YES" II shawn't eat IT," ana
he pushed II away. Whenever we take nm
bennett book now our eyes dance Win
iDdlanaliQn and We reac 'terrabins On
......u II. ~. |f|| 2. AZ '|
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18

business and ambitions and if necessary
shed our blood to further liberty and JUS
ticc, II does not seem fair to American men
TO allow unnaturalzed foreigners of mill
itary age 70 reap a harvest in factories
while our men are being slaughtered on the
battlefield. England France Russia and
Italy are fighting for their self-preserva-
tion, and indirectly we will be doing the
same. But our main issue in this struggle
IS in defense Of humanity and liberty. Then
why should our boys give their lives and
the sons Of these lands remain here in
peace?
In taking this census We should also take
census Of all unuaturalized foreigners in
the United States Those who are still
bound to our enemies could be compelled to
work on roads and other Government work
under the watchful eye of our reserves and
home guards. And all aliens of military
age who are still citizens Of one of our
allies should be sent homo to serve under
their own COlOrs.
American men are willing to do their part,
but let those who have gained their liveli-
hood on our shore, men who came from
lands OF oppression to tho shore where "all
men are created equal" do their part in the
overthrow of the German and Austrian
autocracy and the establishment of democ.
racy.
United we stand, divided we fall"
HENRY RTDGAWAY ZELLEY.
Paulsboro, ~ j., May 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
NO NEED FOR HYSTERICAL
TAXATION

A REVENUE bill to raise 81 500. 900, 900
- was being framed. The business world
accepted the fact. and I'm patriotic spirit
prepared TO adjust Itself not only TO pay
ing the new taxes, but also to raising the
loans which the Government will require
Then Mr.. Kitchin rushed into the House
with the news that Mr. McAdoo wanted
S425.OO0,0OO more than he had thought
would be necessary. without moments
hesitation the House took his word for II,
and within the hour decided exactly how
1t would like to raise the additional sum!
II is possible that tho hasty increase Of
income taxes was a lucky shot in the
dark. Sometimes the most careless
Workmanship hits the bulls eve. But
to say that this is scientific tax adjust
ment is TO talk nonsense. The surtax on
all incomes over $4,000 is raised by one
fourth at Mr. Lenroots suggestion, and
MIR. Ktchin, who the day before had OPP
posed this procedure, is suddenly con-
verted to it to make more perfect the end
Of a perfect day.
The American people are ready to pay
what is needed, but we suggest that It is
worth while considering whether It is
wise to work willing horse to death.
The Senate obviously will have to rewrite
the revenue bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
POLITICS WINS

THE net result of Philadelphia's fight
l. for clean streets is a disrupted de-
partment and the resignation Of Chief
Connell, the one man in whom any hope
of relief rested and whose efficiency was
so great as to mark him for slaughter.
The word has gone forth that street
cleaning contractors must not be fined
when they neglect their business, Let
no man dare to be an honest, fair and
capable officer If thereby he endangers
the profits Of politicians
We had a mild epidemic Of infantile
paralysis last summer. We know that
dirty streets had much to do with it. Let
us pray that we shall not have another,
but it is an old saying that the Lord
helps those who help themselves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18

'''''.tN Wv NFllS NtS lettreS and 9DeCinl
correspondent of the EYENISg
LEDGER In France
PARIS, April 20.
TNHERE is just tinge OF sadness about
l. this town upon this first beautiful Sum
day Of spring, because everybody has reo5
in the morning papers that that Roosavo,t
Ian division is not to be- following a decree
by Congress.
sadness, because Teddy is the ideal Amer
lean to all Frenchmen and all Frenchvon,er
l have been asked fifty times in tho loci
fortnight when I thought Roosevelt would
sal"- NO living man, nor for that matter
no man who has lived and died cc,Id o,,ou
receive or have received the Same ovatio,
the same glad hand, that the ex-Pres,a.r,
would ma as his portion as he rode ar
the head Of a sturdy khaki-clad bunch 90
Yankee boys flying the Stars and striroa
There Is nothing Of detraction oP pros,
dent Wilson in this Roosevelt yyorsbir ~
just different. Teddy has been the ,s,, -
France since San Juan Hill. His recent,o,,
in Paris while en- route home from, ~
hunting expedition in Africa is a, ms ms
still talked about The crowds abo,,t t'.ts .,s
Sorbonne, where he spoke unon tSnt Tue
c"hioii' nave never been equaled, n =,
said, in the story Of Paris He sS,t - rs
Gulldhal London, is well remen,ba"oS az
oft quoted. He is the beloved Of an anu ana
leans to the entire French race t,,t,,- SN'Iler-
haps, than Joffre is in America me- per-
which is saying something He is The sIo' NV
dash, ever-ready, eat-'em-up fighter zap
hat in the ring. 'Sh MS
President Wilson Is deeply boporo,
France. His speeches have baor orea In
upon city wall and incorporatad iNsteu
schoolbooks Of the land He is ~ tne
cred one of the greatest men In az T'siu-
tory. He is spoken of in terms OF ro1,n,.. ms
and respect In understanding of tbs .ios.' e,iUe
ness OF his purpose and action M ioItl-
ture thrown upon movie screen bri1'- Pie-
real cheers The. American fag orings
same screen brings cheers as real 'ne
But Teddy in uniform or en- c,,,ur.
morse OF on FOOT, brightens eyes o,ioi On On
pulses, causes Neritable howls of ieNehs
cheering that stirs the soul. AnSS and
YOU are They. want Roosevelt ever hn mere
Roosevelt at the head of an here-
division, flying the Stars ana Strinner ,ilerlcan
want to see him, hear him ana ~ hey
he is on the fighting line. As ~ " know
Partisan said TO me today. 'r1iL'' oillhent
they send Roosevelt? No man co,Sy,s won't
be 80 welcome and none would be 80 ever
honored" 80 deeply
In a prominent Paris paper TO-DAY IT,.
is picture of Teddy, the teeth tLay there
and the rundown collar IIndas glasses
the words, lie Grand Roosevelt" are
this caption the statement that HE A, under
is not to be division Is not 10 ca,',n 1,v,sion
preIseea WIN the word ',HelasP' HAL SHslas. -
N N frehen means Just few volumes saas.
than IN English II explains the si,,,... more
they want Roosevelt the aEhtlns rsE
vrit. the man who atormed san ~, rooss.
~ h't nnlfQfp of brown gen tillI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
MAsQUE COSTUME DESIGNERS

To the Editor Of the EUenin1 Ledger:
Slr--In a notice Of the Masque Of Ameri-
can Drama, now being given by the stu
dents Of the University oc Pennsylvania,
which appeared recently in your paper the
design Of the costumes was attributed to
me. I feel it is only just to correct this
error, for the costumes, with a few minor
exceptions, were all designed by Mr. j. c.
Meyer, Junior In the Department Of
Architecture. Mr.. Meyers work deserves
the highest praise, for to him and TO Mr.
Brooks, class Of 10, architecture, the de-
slgner Of the stage setting, is due the
very interesting and brilliant color spec
tace which the Masque presents.
1t may be of further interest to note
that the idea for the costume of Drama was
provided by Mrs. Sarah s. Stlwell Weber,
widely known for her magazine cover de-
signs. LEICESTER b. HOLLAND.
Philadelphia, May II.