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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
YOUR SICK CHILD
is CONSTIPATED!
LOOK AT TONGUE
furry, Mother! Remove pOisOns
from little stomach, liver,
bowels.
Give california Syrup of Figs"
if cross, bilious or
feVeriSh.

No matter what ails your child. a
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the first treatment given.
II your little one is out-of-sorts.
half-sick isn't resting. eating and act
ing naturally-look. Mother! see if
tongue is coated. This is a sure sign
that the little stomach, liver and bow
ers are clogged with waste. When
cross, irritable. feverish, stomach sour.
breath bad or has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea. sore throat. full of cold.
give a teaspoonful of California Syrup
of Figs and in a few hours all the
constipated poison. undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
nave a well. playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
This harmless fruit laxative" because
Il never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels anC sweeten the
stomach and they dearly love its pleas
ant taste. Full directions for babies
children of all ages and for grown
ups printed on each bottle.
- Beware of counterfeit fig syrups
ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
Of California Syrup of Figs" then
see that II is made by the California
Fig syrup Company."-Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
BAN ON COAL PRICE
Official Washington Regulates
Usage Mine Rates.
DisavOw Approval of 1915 Ton
Price of Last Week.

Official Washington has repudiated
the tentative rates approved for the
Usage county coal district, according
Operators from the Usage field have
been in Washington the last week.
According to information given out
here today. the government has dis
avowed the approval of last week of
the 1915 rate for the Usage field.
Practically every mine in the Usage
field is closed. Both the operators and
the miners are dissatisfied with con-
ditions. The operators refused to
produce coal under the government
schedule of $3.50 for lump at the
mines. The miners refused to work
under the existing wage schedule.
Relief was apparently offered last
week when a telegram was received
by John Hunt, assistant attorney gem
eral, announcing that the proposed
tentative increase in prices was salts
factory. No announcement of a
change of policies has been received
in the attorney generals office. Re
ports received here today. tho. indi-
cate that the government will not
change the general coal rates to ben
eft the Usage district.
Under the plan as outlined last
week, the Usage operators would have
received 1915 for their coal, pending
a thoro investigation of conditions in
the field. The plan promised to re-
suit in reopening the mines. Opera
tors fastened to Washington for fur
Their approval of the tentative rates.
According to Information which they
are said to have brought to Kansas
today, the plans of Harry A. Gar
field, field dictator. will not permit
of the establishment of tentative
rates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
PROGRAM SECRET!
Surprise for Chamber of Com
merce Members Tonight.
New Officers Will Entertain
Them in Unique Way.

1t is all secret! The doors will be
locked and maybe the lights turned
low-any way it is secret. There will
be speakers, singers. takers and actors
and spectators AS for advance in
formation on the affa1r-there will be
none.
The known facts in lie case are that
the largest rally of the year will be
held this evening at 6 o'clock at the
Chamber of Commerce for the entire
membership of the organization. The
dinner will be served to more than two
hundred with Charles l.. Mitchell,
George P. McEntire and Carroll b.
Merriam as hosts for the occasion.
The meeting will be the first of its
kind this fall. 1t will start the Cham
Der of Commerce on the cooperative
get-together program for the winter.
In addition to music galore, speak
ing enough, and food plenty, business
for the coming year will be introduced.
The idea of a special day program at
the noon hour for the Chamber of
Commerce will be brought before the
guests at the dinner tonight and then
the proposition of playing sponsor and
guardian to the Topeka men enlisted
in the local military organizations will
be considered
More than 200 reservations had
been made by noon today and appli-
cations were still coming into the Of
flee this afternoon. 1t is predicted
that more than three hundred men
will show up for the first mass meet
ing of the members tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24

lege speech and should be stricken
from the record.
Rumor of Gambling House.
II haven't said" declared Heflin.
that any member actually got money
from the Bernstein fund. 1 said there
had been a rumor abou German
gambling house where pacifists and
Stacker could win money easily"
Representative Gordon, Ohio, de-
manded that Helm stick to the ques-
ton" and mot repeat false charges
Taking another tack. Helm said he
had a right to say that certain MEM
bers had acted suspiciously.
They have not conducted them
selves in accordance with my ideas OF
honor and patriotism he said.
There was chorus from all over
the house, Name them!"
Heflin mopped his face with a
handkerchief and appealed to the chair
that the house was not treating him
fairly. Speaker Clark asked members
not to interrupt
Names but No Proof.
IF the house wants me to name
certain suspicious members, I'll do 1t,
declared Heflin. Il cannot prove any
thing, however"
The house hooted.
Il don't want publicity" said Helm,
and the chamber burst into "boos.
IF l could speak to the American
people in the manner l wish to speak
l could make disclosures.
do it," shouted several members.
mo, I've dedicated myself" sale
Heflin, ito my country and its CHIEF
and the boys who have gone into the
trenches"
There was another chorus of "boos'
and groans.
Fellow members. let us stand to-
gether." urged Heflin amid laughter
Heflin then launched an impas-
stoned appeal for patriotism and loyal
ty by all members and took his seat.
Rep. Howard Also Explains.
Representative Fordney, Michigan
introduced a resolution demanding
that Heflin prove his charges.
Unless an agreement is reached tC
disregard the rules. Fordney's resolu
ton must lie over a day.
Representative Howard, Georgia
who was quoted as declaring Friday
that certain members had acted re-
Gently more prosperous than ever be
fore" obtained the floor and claimed
that he had been misquoted and haC
never impugned the honor of the
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
Said He Could Name 13 Who
Got German Gold.
Helm Retracts, Sidesteps and
EVadeS Issue.
CONGRESSMEN IN NEAR RIOT
Howl At, Jeer and Boo His At
tempted Explanation.
Utterly Fails to Substantiate
His Serious Charge.

Washington, Sept. 2O.-Roused by
yelled attacks upon the, honesty of
some of its members. the house today
plunged into heated debate of Repre-
sentative Heflin's charge that certain
Representatives might have been in
terested in the Bernstein ''slush fund
Declaring the honor of the house
has been "slanderously attacked,
Representative Norton. North Dakota,
demanded an explanation of Helm.
as"Tf l had suspected dishonesty, ne
declared, II would be man enough to
Investigate it, and if it were true, to
present it properly to this house L
would not sneakingly insinuate-
whatever tends to break down con-
fidence in this house breaks down our
form of government. In the past TWO
years, there has been an attempt by
certain interests and certain newspa-
lpers to undermine and destroy the
faith of the people in their represen-
tatives-there never has been specific
charge against any member-only
general ISLANDERS.
- But now comes from a member of
this body a specific accusation. Rep
resentative Heflin says he can name
thirteen or fourteen men who infer
entially took of this German gold.
1--WE may talk of pacifists and trail
tors, bu- there is no greater national
crime than for a member to charge
corruption in this body or to do aught
in war times to destroy a peoples
faith in this government"
House Breaks Into Applause.
The house here burst into applause.
IF this charge cannot be sustained,
this house cannot mete out to him
too great a punishment"
The house burst into prolonged
cheering as Norton finished. Speaker
Clark pounded vigorously for order.
Heflin sought to explain his re-
marks. But a half dozen accusing
members rose to their feet with point
ed queries.
Did or did you not make such a
statement to the press?" asked one.
"The press said that I said it on
the floor" evaded Helm.
Said 1t in the Lobby.
81 said it in the lobby"
The house laughed.
- Il said it in the lobby" he repeated
'"where there was German spies about
There are spies all around here now
Representative NJ o o re. Pennsyl-
vania, demanded that the clerk take
down Heflin's words that there ARE
German spies here now
81 didn't mean to say that" said
'Heflin 81 didn't mean to say there
are spies on the floor-there are spies
in the galleries"
Representative Cooper. Wisconsin
interrupted to demand that the speak
er stay within his personal privilege
and explain to the house merely if he
made the statement and if he could
prove it were so.
Speaker Clark ruled that Helms
remark about spies in the gallery was
not properly a part of personal priv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
WHY WOMEN
DREAD OLD AGE,

Don't worry about old age. Don't wor-
~ about being in other peoples way when
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty i'm your old days you
wehe when a Kid, and every one will be
glad to you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
~ senile Affections Keep them clean and
m proRer working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
-fvuid uric acid denominations Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodically
end you will find that the system will al
ways be In perfect working order. Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
male strong and your face have once more
the look Of youth and health
There is only one guaranteed brand of
HARLEM Oil Capsules GOLD MEDAL.
There are liany fakes the market. Re
sure you get the Original GOLD MEDAL
imported HARLEM oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all first
class Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
RECOUNT N. Y. VOTES
Mayor Nosed Out in Recent Primary
by Bare 595 Majority.

New York, Sept 24.-The applica-
ton of Mayor Mitchell for a recount
of the vote in the Republican primary
last Wednesday was presented in the
supreme court here today before JUS
stice CohaIan who said he would sign
the order. Counsel for William M.
Bennett whom the mayor defeated by
a small margin on the face of re-
turns. and counsel for the board of
elections, both entered formal consent
to the recount. 1t is expected the
work of going over the ballots will be-
gin tomorrow. The mayors appar-
ent majority is at present sos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
IN LOVE WITH CITY?
Five Soldiers from FIT. Riley Overstay
Leave and Are Arrested.

Topeka's attractions are many. That
much was admitted today by five SOL
diers from Fort Riley who were ar
rested by Officer Jaeschke. They are
being held at police headquarters for
investigation.
The men left Fort Riley on pay day.
September IL, and haven't shown up
for duty since. according to informa-
ton in the hands of the police Just
whether they will be classed as de-
serters, or not, the police are unable
to decide. The men wore their uni
forms and frankly admitted they
should be at Fort Riley.
Police Judge Robert NJ. Yates took
their names and will call on their
commanding officers at Fort Riley
today. They gave their names to the
police as Robert Stewart, B. F. Nc
Cracker, A. Bennett, G. Collins and
NJ. Meher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
NEED MORE DRIVERS
That Is Only Trouble With New Gar
bage Collecting Systrem.

Shortage of men, according to W.
L. Porter, city commissioner, is the
only cause for the present situation
and trouble in the collection of gar
bage. The system is nearly ideal, eff
cient and practical, but more working
declared.
request was made to the local
managers of the Mid-Continent Hog
company to put at least one more
driver on the force. A reply was made
to Porter this morning authorizing
the action and new driver will
probably be hired Immediately.
In case one driver is not sufficient
to improve the service, Porter stated
this morning, another request for
more help will be made to the local
managers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
Do You Know
What The Red Cross
Really Wants
Women To Knit?
What Actual Things?

Thousands have asked.
Few know. Even the Red
Cross authorities didn't
know. Now they do. Di-
rect from Washington
Headquarters now comes
an authoritative list: so
many this and so many
that. And where you can
get wool, lots of it, if you
haven't any yourself. It's
all in the Red Cross Of
ficial department, edited
by former President Taft
who, next to the Presi-
dent, is head of the Red
Cross. In the October
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
LOCAL MENTION

Fisher & Smith. Lawyers, have
moved to second floor Aetna Building.
ADV.
Fifteen thousand dollars in cash was
paid out to soldiers at the fair grounds
this afternoon. The men were lined
up fifty and sixty deep in front of the
Y. NJ. c. A. quarters. Capt H. H
Wallace of the quartermaster' reserve
corps arrived in Topeka Saturday
night with the money. The soldiers
encamped at Ripley park were paid
this morning. Most of the money was
in bills.
For your own safety and to aviod
a fire hazard be sure to have your
electric wiring done thru a reliable
shop and by a licensed electrician
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
TROOPS COMING THRU
las Men From OskaIoosa Due to
Spend Night in Topeka

One hundred and forty-five men
from Oskaloosa, a part of the troops
on their way to Fort Sill. Okla, will
arrive in Topeka tonight and will
probably continue their journey with
the Topeka infantry units that leave
here tomorrow.
The Oskaloosa men will probably be
quartered for the night at Hamilton
hall. Sixth and Quincy streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
RAILROADS PARALYZED
General Strike on All but Small Gov
ernment Line in Argentina.

Buenos Aires, Sept. PA general
strike on eleven Argentine roads be-
gan at midnight last night. Traffic
has been paralyzed on all railroads ex-
cept some small government lines in
the interior
Naval vessels are carrying the mails
to river towns. Other places are
without mail service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
PLANS ARE HELD UP
Proposed Public Comfort Station Has
No Sewer to Connect With.

The final steps of getting the $4,000
public comfort station under way
were checked up this morning, when
it was learned that there were no
sewer connections on West Eighth
avenue. Plans and specifications were
all ready to be presented to the board
of commissioners, when this fact was
learned.
Plans for the building will be some
what changed and a sewer connection
made near the alley between Jackson
street and Kansas avenue. The plans
will probably be completed in time to
present them to the next meeting of
the commissioners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our many friends and
neighbors for their kindness during
the illness and death of our darling
Jewel, and also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
MRS. KATE PAPIN,
MRS. J. J. MCMAHON
AND FAMILY.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

ABBIE DAILY. age months. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Daily. died Sunday
night at local hospital. The body will
be taken to the home nine miles north OF
Silver Lake The funeral will he held to-
morrow morning Burial in Walnut Hill
cemetery.
GEORGE DECH. age years, died Sun.
day at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Casper Dech. at 526 Sardou avenue:
The funeral services will be held at 3 30
O'Clock Tuesday morning from the St Jo-
seph Catholic church. Burial in Mt Cal
vary cemetery.
MABEL A. BARNES. died Sunday morn
ing at her home 1878 Clay street. Funeral
services will be held at IL O'Clock Tuesday
morning from the residence. Burial in Val
ley Falls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24

r. 7. Kreipe
DIR. J. c. McClin
took
o. S. Perkins
S. S. Rice
Fred Shellabarger
Chas. II. Stewart
J. b. Whelan
Robert NJ. Yates
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New York, Sept. "a.
".

New Yorl- stock Market.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24

Sport made drive" the other day
That was admired by all.
The time when, inadvertently,
He CHANGED to hit the ball
IL le
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-24
3RD TO 5TH ST.
S. L. COURTNEY, Captain

+. A. Anton
Matt Brennan
E. A. Campbell
Jas. e. Triton
W. w. Gavitt
DIR. G. T.. Hesner
X. f. Holdings
worth
Earl Ives
A. c. Heating
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Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27--
A DIV
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STH TO 9TH ST.
JAMES H. HAYES, Captain
9TH TO 9Th ST.
w. E. BRELSFORD, Captain

f. II. Crosby J. w. He
Wilbur Galloway j. f. HoI
DIR. Geo. p. Ashton A. Il. jeff
Geo. Bauerschmidt J. f. Lyl
F. II. Burrow VIII J. NJ
VIM. Connors Chas. Nit
Clarence Coulson o. s. Moo
Frank S. Crane Harry c.
Chas. S. Eagle Ralph Pc
F. III. Gades w. L. POI
Harry c. Goodrich Albert T.
Philip A. Gray X. J. Rel
Leslie F. Guild J. G. vog
DIR. II. ii. Haz,et &. +. Wal
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-12
!, e~~e~ ~e~~e go
|, ABOUT WsyaHACHI.aNs
) AND VISITORS IN CITY



- : -
aaS
Afs' Ansea tore VISITED y oaiias
today
X. 6. stroud Of Italy was here
yesterday.
in Houston. visited here Saturday
and sunday
Mrs. A. " Meadows visited at
corsicama Sunday.
Geofse Buchanan was here from
Ennis sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. e. Vowel visited
at Ennis saaaay.
WIN Poiuaexter of aoekdale ii Wis
ting in lie city today.
Miss 1.nnella Cook OF Palestine
Was in the city sunday.
g. Z. Iittlenage Of Mart vas greet
ing friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il #. Drake OF Waco
we're visitors here Sunday.
j. DIN Martin II spending few
DAYS ia Corpus CHRISTI this wey
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-12
Nov iInnrnvernent..

w. 70 Ramsey Is erecting 5-room
bungalow eeaidenee on Farley stress
Tor himself
J. " Martin ia hasing q 4-room
rent hause erected on his lot front
ing Monroe street. L. Rousseau and
Hunt Meredith are doing this work
Moore and Fudge are building a
8ieeBing Gallery for 4 w Singleton
at his RogiGe8ee on West Main
heE Meag IS having erected 2
story residence On Fast Margin
ST. ~, Nalaian s. dotae ;he work
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-12

81 asn4stes and the rest Of tbs eFe-
1854 n spent socially.
forset the time and the
o'clock tonight at Ed VII
4s rssiieaee
sea lia8e u Way u 80, phone
WI u sisiye, who II efalfglsa z
s. lis trs1nspoe tation committee ORD
agse will send fes foa. Se want ye4
saera
For resnlts. advertise In the Lett
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-12
r.el,ess1ll. 4, Meet

The regular meeting OF the
Rebekahs viii Ae held tonishi
Candidates 10 be Initiated
MATTE BRAGG. n. G.
GRACE nEARBORN. Secretary
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local fans should not forget that
there viii be held baseball meet
ing at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms on Tuesday If a bali team is
to be put in the field this year It
viii be necessary 10 take come steps
Looking To such 3 movement aa an
carly date
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-12

coaL We az. maeh waal las.
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Fer results. advertise In the Lsisist
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-23
SUNDE RLANO
HiIl-Bentley

A very pretty home wedding took
place Wednesday noon at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred f. Bentley OF
Sunderland, when their daughter, Ag
mes May, became the bride of Benja
min julius Hill of that place. The
ceremony, which took place under an
arch of evergreen and daisies, was
performed by Rev. Joseph Brown OF
Manchester
The bride was becomingly attired
in a gown of white georgette crepe
Her travelling suit was OF blue serge
with white picture hat.
The bride is a graduate of the Ben
nington high school, class of 1916, and
has for the past year taught school in
Sunderland. The groom attended
Burr and Burton seminary, Manches
ter, and is a graduate of Randolph
Agricultural school, class of 1914.
After wedding breakfast was serv'
ed, amid shower of rice and old
shoes, the happy couple left by auto
mobile for an extended motor trip
through the New England states. Up
on their return they will make their
home in Sunderland. Mr. and Mrs
Hill have a host of friends who wish
them a long and most happy married
life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-23
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Saturday June 20, 1917.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Nsws OF the Town anc Village Tod
Briefly for Busy k.Adsrs

Mr.. and Mrs, Lester Barrett are at
home after an extended stay in New
York
Benning Marten clerk in the Gokay
drug store, is unable to be. at work
on account of illness,
The many friends of John Murphy
of Bradford street are pleased to see
him on the street again.
Charles w. Leonard of West New
ton, Mass, was in town Friday in the
interest of the Holden, Leonard mill.
+. l.. Bottum and A. NJ. Torrance.
who have been spending a few days
in New Bedford, Mass, arrived home
FRIDAY.
Ladies and childrens white can
vass shoes and slippers greatly re-
duced at the New York stores shoe
department. ADV.
Miss Pauline Hicks returned to her
home in Rowe, Mass. Friday after a
few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam d. Pelley of Putnam street.
Miss Alice Plunkett, who has been
the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Richard
Burke of Dewey street has returned
to her home in Cambridge, n. Y.
Earl. Darling is making such prog
,ress In recovery from his recent OPP
eration thatshe has resumed his work
in the L. f. Bottum grocery store for
a portion OF each day.
Rev. p. l.. Dow left for Troy today
and will preach in the Trinity Metho'
dist Episcopal church of which he was
at one time pastor Mr.. Dow expects
to return Monday a. m
Miss Katherine Fitzgerald and ne
phew. Lugene Tucker. returned to
Troy this morning after few days
visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
John Fitzgerald OF School street.
Joseph Welch came home from Bur
ington Friday, where he is taking
course in the medical department of
the university of Vermont, and will
spend the summer with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs M. j. Welch on South
street
The public is cordially invited to
the services of the First Baptist
church Rev w g., ToYart, pastor.
Morning worship at 1880, theme of
sermon. Heights of Prayer" Weeds"
will be the subject of the talk to the
Juniors Evening worship at 1880,
Putting Religion in Cold Storage"
will be the subject of the sermon.
The school of religion for the Junior
department begins at sis for the 9th
er departments the hour is II noon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-23
This Safely Removes Worms

Worms are a common disease OF
children and every mother should
know their symptoms. Sallow complex
ion with dark circles under eyes, ir
regular bowel movement with stom
ach hard or swollen, grinding teeth OF
itching may mean that kickapoc
Worm Killer is needed at once. 1t is
a mildly laxative remedy in candy
tablet form that children like. kills
and removes the worms and lets the
child grow strong and healthy Al
druggists, Csc.