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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
EVERY SECTION is DAMPENED
Rain Extends Turnout All
Parts of Kansas Today.
Snow in West and More Rain i'll
East, Outlook.


The wind was blowing 5 miles an
hour from the northeast this after
noon at O'Clock. The temperature
for the day. averaged l" ueSlees NC
low normal.
The drouth is more than broken in
the eastern part Of the state, accord
ing to reports OF the local otflce OF
the United States weather bureau. me
heaviest rain since November Tell
Thursday night, making the totai pre-
cipitat ton of the last forty eight hours
IL inches for Topeka. At other points
of the state the rain varied from -oI
to 224 inches Wichita received SO +,
Kansas City, PA; st. Joseph. "a !;
Dodge City OF, and Concordla, az:
crop conditions have been improved
all over the state. However, IN the
western part, still more rain is need
ed.
The temperature, now, is beginning
to cause some alarm among the FAR
mers. In case of clearing skies be-
fore a general warm-up comes, the
fruit and crops will suffer a heavy
freeze But indications are for cloudy
weather for the next two days and not
much change in the temperature With
cloudy skies, the cold spell can do no
damage. The clouds covered the en-
tire state this morning, extending as
far west as Wyoming and south to
oklahoma.
More Rain Coming.
Still more rain is promised for To-
peka and the eastern part of the state
But no relief from the cold snap is in
sight. Today and Saturday the mer-
curry will hove around the 40-degree
mark. with a possible drop.
The official forecast promised more
rain today and Saturday in the eastern
part of the state and rain or snow in
the western part, with not much
change in temperature. The lowest
point reached last night was 80. By
O'Clock this afternoon the mercury
had barely reached the A mark and
showed no signs of climbing higher
within the next two days.
The highest temperature on record
for this date was Sc, in 1896. and the
lowest, 35, in 1908.
Whole State Wet.
Practically every square mile of
Kansas. since Thursday noon, has been
deluged with soaking rains ranging
from "a to = inches-rains which crop
experts assert will be of more benefit
to this country than this weeks war
loan of s20O.0O0.O0O to Great Britain.
(Continued on Page Eighth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
FORCING TURKS BACK
Ottomans Retire Beyond Samara and
Entrench In Hills.

London, April 27-A further retire
ment of the Turks in Mesopotamia for
considerable distance north of Sa-
mara, recently captured by the Brit
ish, is reported by General Maude.
The Thirteenth Turkish corps is en-
trenching in the foothills of the Jebel
Hamrin range between the Tigris and
the Diala. where the British are in
touch with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
TAINTED, THEY ENLIST
Crowd of 1000 Told Not One Would
Join Army and 10 Responded.

Chicago, April PA taunt caused
forty-five men to enlist in army, navy
and marine corps here
you've worked yourselves into a
frenzy of patriotism" Chaplain Irv-
ing Mccain told 1900 men at the Ma
sonic temple, but there is not a man
in the crowd who intends to enlist"
Forty-five men refuted his remarks
by hitting the trail" to the back of
the auditorium where the recruiting
sergeant waited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
CONVICT MILLIONAIRE
Must Serve Prison sentence for statu-
tory Crime Against Girl.

st. Paul, April 27.-The conviction
of Joseph w. Bragdon, a Minneapolis
millionaire. charged with an offense
against a young girl was upheld today
by the supreme court.
He had been sentenced from one to
seven years in prison and pending the
supreme court decision was released
on $4,000 bail He is now said to be
in Washington, ID. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
FIGHTING BLOOD STIRS
New Spanish Premier VIII Back Up
Predecessors Note to Germany.

Paris. April 27.-The Marquis Prize
to, SPANS new premier. in the Petit
Journal, declares that Spain can not
adopt neutrality when its honor and
interests are involved
Incidentally the premier intimates
that his administration was prepared
to support the vigorous note sent to
Germany by Count Romanones, his
predecessor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
ITALIAN DUKE COMING
Admiral of Navy Will Be in Commits
sion to America.

Rome. April 27.-Altho the italian
mission to the United States has not
been officially appointed its chief
members have already been decided
upon. They include the Duke of
Abruzzi. cousin of the king and adj
miral of the navy who will head the
mission. Senator VIM NJ. Marconi
will also be a member. The mission
will include we'll known military,
naval, financial and industrial experts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
.T.R. OFF TO CHICAGO
Grants Request TO Devote Minutes
of Speech to Red Cross.

New York, April 27.-Theodore
Roosevelt will leave this afternoon for
Chicago where he will speak tomorrow
night under the auspices of the Ma
tional Security league.
Chicago, April 27.-Colonel Roose-
Welt has wired the directors of Chi
Cages campaign for 10000 Red
Cross members that he will devote
five minutes of his speech here to-
morrow ito accelerate Red Cross re-
CruitinG."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

NOW that we have raised our flags,
let's profit by European observa-
ton and raise an army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Rain in east. Probably snow i'm
west tonight and Saturday. No frost
in cast.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
IN POUND.

The following described animal has
been taken up by the Marshal of the
City Of Pendleton, to-wit:
One bay horse. weight about 1850
pounds, slit in left ear. star in fore
head with white stripe. two white
hind feet, cache name, branded
horseshoe with F inside on left Shout
der.
If said animal is, not claimed by
the owners or those entitled to its
possession. costs and expenses paid
and taken away within ten days from
the date hereof. then at 2 o'clock p.
m. of the sth day of June, 1917, the
said animal will be sold to the highest
bidder, at public auction, for cash, at
the City Pound. in said City of e
dleton. the proceeds OF lei sale to
be applied to the payment of such
costs and expenses of making sale.
Dated this 2sth day of May, 1917.
AL ROBERTS. F.
City Marshal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
MISS sURATT Is PREPARING.
Fox Star Taking Course of Physical
Culture from Trainer; Pastime
Today.

valeska Suratt is preparing. For
what or for whom the famous Fox
star doesn't know or refuses to say
Miss Suratt has ceased. temporarily
at least. to devote all her time and
thought to creating dazzling gowns
through which she has won the title
of Empress of Fashion. h has be-
come "A physical culture enthusiast.
After she" her latest production
for Mr.. Fox. was completed. Miss
Suratt engaged the services of a pro-
fessional trainer. and fitted out a
gymnasium in her New York apart
ment Every afternoon on returning
from the studio CONS her middle
blouse and boomers and spends a
couple Of hours throwing the medi-
cine ball. swinging Indian clubs and
doing stunts on the trapeze.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

Every a~bsurdity has a champion to
defend il.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
First butterfly at Cosy Thursday and
Friday.

With Eternal Love" as h first
release, butterfly Pictures make their
long-heralded appearance. The first
photoplay Gets a high standard. and
was written and adapted for the
screen by Mrs. E. Magnus Ingleton.
whose own picture. The Birth of Pa
triotism." has just been highly com-
mened by the critics. Douglas Ger
had had charge Of h production. as
well as playing the role of the artist.
for whom the heroine. Mignon, shows
such undying devotion. The illustra-
tions on these pages give some idea of
the beauty of h settings which NJ.
Gerard selected for the idyllic first
part Of the tale. The contrast is
great when the scene changes To the
Latin quarter of Paris, before the
war. of course.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
MOTION PICTURE NEWS
What the Picture Theaters
Have to Tell You.

Bottled Imp at Alta Friday Saturday.
According TO wireless advice, Seq
sue Hayakawa. the Lasky-Paramount
star who will be seen at the Alta on
Friday and saturday is a picturiza-
ton of Robert Louis Stevenson's fa-
nous story. The Bottle Imp" had
a gay time when he and his company.
under the direction of Marshall Nei-
Ian, were crossing the ocean bound
for Honolulu. The second day out
they ran into a heavy fog and had
rough going every day thereafter.
Mr.. Neilan sent an aerial wall to the
effect that it was even too rough to
play cards.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
NOTICE Of ANNUAL school suecaln<.

Notice is Hereby Given. TO the b.
gal voters of School District No aG
of Umatiila County. State OF Oregnn.
that the annual school meeting OF EAf6g
district will be held at the Cz4y HAlk
Pendleton- oregon, 70 begin at the
hour of 2 O'Clock p. m 70 7 D. m- On
the third Monday of June. being
the 18th day of June. A. D, 1917.
This meeting is called for the pur-
pose Of electing two school direct~S
to serve for a term OF ; years ana
voting a special tax for school par
poses and the transactions of business
usual at such meeting.
Dated his 2sth day Of May, 1917.
ATTEST: J r. BROWN.
Chairman Board Of Directors
LOT LIyERMORE.
District Clerk
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
DEMONSTRATION
IN STREETS OF E N

COPENHAGEN. juno IA pcacc
demonstration oCCurrcd Ia Vienna
strt-rts Cu~incidcut with the Opening
~ lie RrlCharat aCyordlng to infor-
uauon ra"hing hcrc. II + dclar-
cd the DEMONSTRATION was orderly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01
DO Won want a Homee

Do you want a home? II so. l viii
sell YOU a lot and you can build your
self or will sell you the lot and
build the home for you and give you
terms on the same. A. H. cox
(Adv.9
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

Saturday night, June 2 The pub
lie is cordially invited and ASSURED a
good time Good music Good floor
and good managemenL-Adv-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

1s head of mules. Just off OF grade
and at present on pasrurase. Address
p. J. McHugh p. & c. co
Seattle wash
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

Another 5000 phonograph to be
given away at the Boston Store. see
it in their windOw.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

For Adams. Athena and Weston.
leaves Anen-Hnight Co AZ 10 a m
and $40 =. m, each day. Phone 400
for reservations Ralph Shaffer.
prcp-Adv
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

DVII Z sN UVWH dWU IIFIh WUVuk
what you would do If YOU could live
your life over. Get busy and i'm
prove what is left of 1t.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

Meet people with a smile unless
they want to borrow something
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-01

woman cares NOT who saves the
money Just -C she is permitted to
spend "a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27
MORE ROOMS FOR
TEACHERS ASKED
Committee of Men to We'll
come Visitors at Stations,

Teachers attending the annual con-
ycnton OF the Oklahoma Educational
association here on November ~ and
80 and December |, will be met at the
trains by committee of six Young men
employed by the ChaGbcr Of Commerce
These young men will escort the
teachers as fast as they arrive tu reg
i>tration hcadQuartcr, IN the lobby of
the Lee lluckins hotel Duplicate lists
of rooms for rent in residences in yari.
Gus parts OF the city will be ON file. and
INSTRUCTIONS as TO reaching them will be
given by attendants at the booth Two
telephones will be placed at the disposal
OF the delegates.
More rooms arc needed for accom-
modation Of the Educational assocla-
tlon members and the Chamber Of
Commerce this morning sent out re.
quest that all persons having spare
rooms suitable for renting in their
homes list them with the chamber as
soon as possible
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

Of Mr. and Mrs C. B. Cutler. They
will remain over the weekend
4 y 4
Mrs. John W. Graves Of PA West
Ninth street is spending this week in
Sentinel, Okla, the guest Of her son,
Mr. John w Graves, jr and Mrs.
Graves Mr.. and Mrs. John II Harris
OF 22 East Park Place will join them
for 1hanksgi,lrr\
q - q
Mr. and Mrs William w. Iudcn.
pos West Seventeenth street will en-
tcrtain Mr. and Mrs. II. M. Skif, Mr.
Lee and Mr.. Charles Sickcl at dinner
on Thanksgiving day
y n n
Mrs Josephine Pcarsall OF 40l Fast
Ninth street, left yesterday for Enid
to be the guest for a week OF her
daughter Mrs Lottic Wooster
Mr. and Mrs. John DuLana and chill
dren, Marian and IaRue will come
over from Fl Reno Thursday 10 spend
Thanksgiving with Mrs. DuIana's par
entS, Mr.. and Mrs. Marion s. Cootcr
$50 West Fifteenth street
Q p
Mr.. and Mrs. John DuMars Of ri
Reno and their little daughters, Martha
and Miriam, will be the guests over
Thanksgiving of Mrs. DuMars' brother.
Mr. !. Paul Richardson and Mrs. Rich
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27
Try Making Your OiUn
Cough Remedy
Yeu ean save about o.. and have
. better remedy than the ready
sssds Kind, hAsily done.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

II you combined the curative proper
tics OF every known "rendy.madc" cough
remedy, YOU would hardly have in them
all the curative power that lies in this
simple homemade" cough syrup which
takes only few minutes to prepare.
Get from any druggist 2i5 ounces Of
pihex l8O cents WORTH, pour IL into
pint bottle and flll the bottle with plain
granulated sugar syrup. The total cost
is about o. cents and gives you a full
pint Of really better cough syrup than
you could buy ready made for $3.50.
Tastes pleasant and never spoils.
This PlneX and sugar syrup prepara.
ton gets right at the cause Of cough
and gives almost immediate relief 10
looscHs the fhlcgm, stops the nasty
throat tickle and heals the sore, irri-
tatcd membranes that line the throat,
chest and bronchial tubes, no gently
and easily that IL il really astonishing.
A DAYS use will usually overcome tho
ordinary cough and for bronchitis,
Group, whooping. cough and bronchial
asthma, there 10 nothing better.
Pinex is most valuable concentrated
compound OF genuine Norway pine eI-
tract, and has been used for generations
TO break up severe coughs
To avoid disappointment, be sure 20
nsk your druggist for "2i5 ounces Of
Pinex' with full directions, and don't
accept anything Nse. A guarantee Of
absolute satisfaction or money prompt
" refunded, goes with this preparation
The Pinex Co., Ft Wayne, Ind.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

thristaniu, Norway. has ten bank,
With aggregate deposits Of SlS7000 000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27


AlvA Smith fhsl | saw and talked with
in front 81 the American National
bank building Friday morning. 4 an,
not mistaken in the recognition or the
date"
County officials are nkik no aetiys
official interest IN Smiths disappear.
ance or the state Of his financial az
fairs Two suits pending againS tho
loan company IN the district court have
been flied away for rele,ence when th-
trial is called. No steps have be~t,
hken to bring Smiths activities into
the realm Of criminal procedure by the
county attorneys office OF the plain
tiifs Who charge Smith and his loa1
company with attempted fraud.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

ardson, ll2l West Eleventh street. who
will have also--aS their dinner guests
Mrs T. NJ Richardson, Mr. and Mrs
T. NJ. Richardson, it aud little son
Mcrwcthcr Mrs. + NJ Richardson will
leave Friday for Fort Worth to visit
her daughter. Mrs Robert Bruce Young
and Judge Young
" " y
The Misses Kathleen and Lena
Swyny OF zoos West Twcnty-fburth
street lci, last night for Kansas City
where they will spend Thanksgiving
going then to Rattle Creek, Mich, for
stay OF several weeks after which
they will offer themselves for war Scry-
ices as trained nurses.
n y
Mr. and Mrs w f. Cogdal and Miss
Frances Cogdal Of Enid will come to-
morrow TO spend the rest Of the wee
with Mr. and Mrs n. $. Humphreys,
44+ West Ninth street Mr. and Mrs
Humphreys will have also as their
guests for Thanksgiving dinner MIR
and Mrs Frank y Robinson ID Mrs
S. NJ Weed
y v
Nrrs T. u.r,rccr and Misc rI,rcrcs
IItn;ncrr ot G0o w. Tcn,h s,rcc, ~,
,c,vin" ,b,, cy,n;na {,r San n;rr,
C,i 'Hhcre ,,e o,arr;,ne ~ NJ iIc,.
ingcr ~ Cant pb;l;n + Dcs.,ncr oi
the United States army will be cclc-
o'a''u on Oh IS'urI%y, pc'e"'oe, i, zap
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

Many society women arc assisting in
making the Hero Land" spectacle al
Grand Central Palace, New York city
which opened last Saturday a gicat sue
cess. II is proving to be the greatest
war bazar ever held in the American
metropolis Mrs Angler B. Duke, well
known in New York society, is assist
ing at the "GodmothcrS" league booth
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

The Auditorium class Of the First
sChrlStaf church will give a social at 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27
U. S. ATTORNEY
. OPENS PROBE or
SMITHS AFFAIRS
investigation Thorough Says
Assistant in Charge,

The investigation OF Alya +. Smiths
mysterious financial maneuyoes is be-
ing made by the United States dis.
trict Attorney office" attaches said
this morning. :,
The inyestpationf, being made and
Il is thorough one Of the members ot
MI FANS staff said this morning MIR.
Fam is g,t OF the city today aud the
exact nature Of the Investigations or
the findings ol the probes into Smiths
financial career could not be learned.
The controversy as to Smiths pres
cncc in the city Friday is showing no
new developments. After reading Ary-
cral statements ol-thc improbabllity OF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27
ARE PROPRIETARY MEDICINES
FRAUDULENT?

Undoubtedly, hcrc may be some that
are, hut on the other hand there are
many proprietary remedies thnt are rs
STAMFORD ms amy prescription that any
present day physician can wriI and m
thousands Of homes YOU wil.<nd these
old, reliable remedies In every day use
with satisfactory results Such modl-
clue Is LYDIA y. pnkhnms Vegetable
Compound, which for nearly ~ years,
has been allcviRtlng the suffering VI
womanklnd and overcoming some .o' tie
most serious ailments of her seN n YOU
hte suffering from amy OF the ailments
m women, Just Give this medicine n triW
nI prove its north Tor yourself ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

o'clock this evening In the banque,
room of the church A program will
be presented later in The evening which
will take the form Of. mock trial
v n
Mr. and Mrs. 5. h Evans. 1909 West
Tenth street entertained last evening
IN celebration Of their sixth wedding
anniversary. The horse Nas decorated
with PINK and white carnations. Their
guests were Mr.. and Mrs d. L. Trcm.
bic, MFR, and Mrs. T., A. Wagner Mr.
and Mrs, X. n London and Mr.. aud
Mrs. RouShkulh
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

SURGEONS agree that in cases OF
Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most i'm
portant When an EFFICIENT anti.
septic is applied promptly there is no
danger of infection and the wound be.
gins to heal Il once. For use on man
or beast BORO2ONFl is the IDEAl
ANTlSEPTlC md HEALING AGENT
Buy it now and be ready for an emey
gcncy. Price 25c SOC, Sl00 and SIS
Sold bv Wcstfall Drug Co ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

Mr. and Mrs. {. +. Prouty Of l4lO
West Thirty-iourth street will have as
their guests for dinner Thanksgiving
day Mr and Mrs VIII w Vance and
their children. Miss Dorothy Prou,y
who is attending the university at Nor
man this year, will return tomorrow
for Thanksgiving. vacation.
&& y
Mrs. C. {. Po,tiuGcr and Miss Julia
Lee Potlingcr Of Az West Seventeenth
street will go to Ada Thursday morn
ing to he the guests for Thanksgiving
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27
Home Guard at
Purcell Is Active

PURCELL, Okla, Nov H.-(Spe.
cial)-lhc Purcell company OF hors
guards IS making good progress In III,
drills and is fast becoming an eific 'ent.
body Captain Cameron who orea6is sed
the company saws that the recruits are
making remarkable prcgrtss consider.
lng the pmc THAI they have been train.
ing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27

his having returned TO the city Friday
after leaving Monday Robert W. Mau-
pin, juNticcoi the peace, said this morn.
ing
II know Mr. Alvs~Smith> >snd It was
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-27
Fortunate.

Hc-NIy ancestors tame over in the
LMayilowcr."
She-lts lucky they did the immi-
grafton laws are little stricter now
Record
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-02
To Urge Suppression
Of Disloyal Papers
James M. Beck and Others to
Address Anti-Disoyalty
Meeting Tonight

The suppression of the German Ian
guage press and of pro-German publ
cations throughout the country will be
advocated tonight at an anti-disloyalty
raass meeting 10 be held at Carnegie
Hall under the joint auspices of the
American Rights League and the Amer
ican Defence Society.
James n. Beck. former United States
District Attorney. will speak on the
subject OF pro-German activities against
the present Admins tration. Mr.. Beck
has made an extensive study of German
propaganda in this country. The activi-
ties of La Toilette and other Senators,
as well as the Hearst policies, will be
discussed by him.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor. is com
ing from Washington to speak at the
meeting, and will have special mes
sage with reference 20 the patriotic
services being rendered by various or
CARNATIONS throughout the country.
David Jayne Hill, former Ambassador
70 Germany, will relate some CT his
personal observations during his ad
ministration az Berlin.
Admission will be free 20 the public.
excepting the boxes and few stage
seats. as well rs reserved seats in the
orchestra. which can be obtained at the
Offices o. either the American Rights
League or Putnan's book store, Q Wess
Forty-ffth Street, or from the Ameri-
can Deferce Society, a East Twenty
third Street.