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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
PEACE IN THE AIR.

In his Financial Review issued last
week and covering the money situa-
ton in it's relation to the war Henry
Clews says:
Peace is in the air. Austria under
it's new ruler wants peace. Political
developments in Hungary this week
show a corresponding feeling in that
division of the dual kingdom. Bull
garia, too, it is reported in responsible
quarters, is DESTROYS of beginning
peace negotiations. The German peo-
pie earnestly desire peace. But the
German military machine still stands
out apparently as determined as ever
obviously hoping for some develop
ment that will permit it as victor to
bring the war to close. This is a
situation that cannot endure much
longer Thus it behooves our country
to bring forth at the earliest possible
moment every ounce of our fighting
strength, not alone in men, but in all
other forms of our great national
wealth."
The new war revenue bill he de-
clares will soon be on the statute
heavy. But neither this nor the excesc
profits tax will be as confiscatory as
some of the more radical members of
congress have desired. We all must
do our share in what will undoubtedly
always stand out prominently among
the greatest crises of the world. The
staggering figures that are being
granted in the form of aDDrODriatiOns
and the bond issues and the forms of
taxation to provide for these appro-
priations. all are merely a measure of
the determination of the administra-
ton to bring to bear at once the very
utmost of our fighting efficiency, in
order that the conflict may be brought
as promptly as possible to a victorious
close.
1t is no time for half measures We
have already surprised the enemy by
sending to France considerable army
of clean-cut, intelligent men who are
eager and able to fight for democ-
racy. We must continue sending we'll
equipped men until we have an army
that will by its strength intelligence
and determination convince the enemy
of the futility of continuing its losing
struggle. Preparation and more prep
aration cannot fail in this way to
prove the most effective means for
conserving the lives of our young men.
Financial sacrifices must be patriot
cally borne. The war must be won
and all must do their bit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
DINNER STORIES

Master Walter. aged 5. had eaten
the soft portions of his toast at break
fast, and piled the crusts on his plate.
when 1 was a boy" remarked his
faIher. who sat opposite him, Il al
ways ate the crusts of my toast"
did you like them" inquired his
offspring cheerfully.
Yes" replied the parents.
You may have these" said Master
Walter, pushing his plate across the
table.
Mr. and Mrs Brown decided to
have a spin in their new motor car.
They had proceeded just three miles
when the car brLke down and re-
fused to restart. Mr.. Brown got out
to make a general inspection of the
working parts. which. needless to say.
he knew nothing about He had been
underneath the car for some consid-
cradle time and had done little toward
repairing except using bad language
when his wife interviewed.
Now, John" she said. 81 won't
have you using such language. Have
patience. like job
LOB be hanged replied John
testify "Job never had his nose fast
IN a cog wheel"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

1t is now said that Expert Coffin,
who is in charge of airplane manu-
facture for the United States, esti-
mates the life of the new Liberty
motor at 900 hours. According to this
authority, the enormous power devel-
oped by the new motor>win tend to
pound a machine to pieces. thus rend-
ering its period of usefulness COM
paratively short It is predicted that
10000 of the new type of flying ma
chimes will be turned out within a
year. in which case the short life of
the flier will be to a certain extent
offset. Mr.. Coffin also estimates that
four men with training will be re-
quired to keep a single air craft in
service a year. Contracts have al
ready been let for six, eight and ten
cylinder motors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
THE SOLDIERS
ISSUED by the War Department and all
rights to reprint reseryed.)
XVII

Members of the guard may be as
signed to duty as orderlies to the COM
handing officer or to other officers.
For these positions the soldiers will
be chosen who are most correct in
the performance of duty and in mill
tary bearing, neatest in person and
clothing, and whose arms and accou-
terments are in the best condition"
1t is decidedly a compliment to any
soldier to be designated to- serve as
an orderly.
An orderly usually accompanies the
officer wherever he goes, assists or
serves him in accordance with direc-
lions, carDfes messages for him, and
the like.
Exterior guard duty consists of keep
ing watch at a distance from the main
body of troops. When a camp is
within possible striking distance from
the enemy, it is necessary to place
small parties of men at points where
they may observe an approaching en-
envy, give the alarm, and if possible
check or stop his advance. These par
ties are known as outposts.
When large body of troops is on
the march, advance, rear, and flank
guards keep watch on the surrounding
country. In general, their duties are
similar to those of outposts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

It is reported that Senator La Fol-
Iette has quit fighting the government
and has begun fighting his enemies, or
those whom he regards as his enemies
But it is doubtful that anyone who has
criticised the course of the Wisconsin
senator feels any animosity toward
him. He is bright and able man and
one capable of doing much good for
his country II is his action in turning
his talents in the direction of opposing
every measure for the winning of the
war that is objectionable to the vast
majority of the people. 1t matters not
now whether the war be right or
wrong: whether we should have gone
in or stayed out. we are in it and to
use the words of William ]. Bryan, a
pacifist of the pacifists. we must fight
It thru This is no time to stop and
argue The president. the congress
and the country have placed the mark
of their approval on the war and those
holding contrary views should bow to
the will of the majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
ON SPUR Re ri MOMENT
BY MORRIS MILLER.

The Famous Miss Ruby La Rue.
1 have high regard for Miss Ruby La Rue
Who doesn't go balmy other girls do
And knit green pajammies
For Jackies and Sammies.
Which make Sherman's famous quotation
quite true.
In overalis gray,
She's driving Il dray.
A patriot real is Miss Ruby La Rue.
II. c., Red Bank.
In days of old, when knights were
bold, the king rode forth on his
charger, wearing a suit that resembled
a base-burning coal stove and a steel
helmet which had a gate, or portcullis,
to lower over the face. Next to his
body he Wore a glorified wire dishrag
known as shirt of mail He carried
jousting spear which was about thir-
ty feet long, and altogether. including
medals, hardware and wire under
clothes, he weighed in the vicinity of
1900 pounds. in fact few pounds
more than his horse. When he met
the enemy king and got busy with his
iabber. there was helova time in
Flanders. The fray sounded like a
boiler factory and when the enemy
king was knocked from his poor old,
overworked, sway-backed horse he
made a noise like the breaking up of
a hard winter accompanied by tin
peddlers wagon running away.
Nowadays when king wants to get
his name in the papers he has to fall
under an automobile hearse or off the
IRE escape of the place or be run over
by lawn mower.
Look at George V. All dressed up
and no place to 60
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
WOMEN ORGANISTS.

The women organists of America
have won their place with distinction
and are holding it with ever increas-
ing success.
In the other branches of the art of
music they have shown unusual nat
ural talent and ability but none more
so than in organ playing and the di-
rection of church music
theory long prevailed that women
had not the strength to master the diff
ficulties of the organ nor were they
able to conduct choirs and choral or
CARNATIONS.
1t may have been just this which
has given the incentive for work and
perseverance,, qualities in which they
excel, says DIR. w. C. Carl, organist of
the First Presbyterian church, New
York City. for we have at the present
time, women who are not only a credit
to the profession which they repre-
sent, but many who are holding i'm
portant positions with enviable sue
/ cess. Several of the prominent
churches in New York City now en-
gage women to preside at their organs
and to conduct their choirs.
One of the most influential Fifth
Avenue congregations has chosen a
woman organist, who engages and d.
reefs the large professional chorus
choir and soloists, presenting an ora
torio every Sunday during the season,
and frequently with the assistance OF
an orchestra.
1t must not be supposed that their
activities are confined to New York
! CITY, for at the present time many i'm
portant posts thruout the country are
held by them. Women understand or
ganization, patience and perseverance
qualities most essential for the organ
list and this they have cultivated to a
high degree. In the study of the in
strument, if a subject is not mastered
in a given time. with them tits pur.
sued persistently until Accomplished
Women are almost invariably good
students, and are cultivating a desire
for the theoretical side of the art a,
well as the study of legitimate organ
music.
In the concert field they have won E
brilliant success, and are interpretins
the works of the great masters will
skill and intelligence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

China is showing the proper spirit.
She is ready and willing to put from
25 900 to 100000 armed men on the
fighting front in Europe if somebody
will furnish the money. France wants
the men but hasn't the cash. OF
course everybody is gazing in the di-
rectiOn of Uncle Sam. Japan is in
position to furnish an army or the
money which China needs but the
Nipponese are not unduly exerting
themselves in any effort to win the
war There even seems TO be some
question whether she will permit the
Celestials to help. A veteran army
of Chinese returning from European
battlefields would not be viewed with
entire serenity by the island govern
ment. When the peace conference sets
about arranging for the future tran
quality of the world it will do well to
keep an eye on Japan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

Some of the soft coal operators in
West Virginia have asserted that they
cannot pay the wages demanded and
sell coal at the price fixed by the gov
eminent. and that unless concessions
are made TO them they will close down
their mines for the period of the war.
Millers in Minneapolis and Chicago
give warning that the refusal of farm
ers in the northwest to sell wheat
at the price fixed by the government
will force them to close down. MilIers
and bakers in Chicago predict a bread
canine there unless the farmers speed
fly ship their wheat to market in
greater volume. An increase in the
price of bread is already being threat
ened. 1t would be the climax of irony
says the Rochester Democrat if the
governments attempt to alleviate the
bread situation were to result in
breads costing more, rather than less
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
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Rusty and His Mate Fly to Safety.


When Rusty and his mate heard the
Hunters bullet crash into the tree
trunk right over their heads they
were too startled for the minute to
think They had felt so safe and sure
because all the fall there had been no
sound of shooting. And here all the
time they had taken that long fly over
to the Great River, the Hunter was
coming nearer and nearer; perhaps was
even hidden in the bushes when they
arrived at the River and had seen
them comet
For a minute after the shot was
fired, neither bird said a word-they
were too frightened to speak But
after waiting till the sound of the shot
had ceased echoing thru the woods
Rusty whispered, Ready" Just the
one word and that very softly, but il
said lot to Mrs Rusty; it said, Are
your feet set and ready? Are you pre-
pared to make a dash if he fires
again %
Mrs Rusty didn't need to say much
in reply. she just made one little
sound, half a word and half a cluck
Yes, I'm ready I'll follow where you
lead" And Rusty, satisfied. waited in
silence for something to happend.
He had not long to wait. Evidently
the Hunter had seen them come, for
this time he shot very close to where
that Rusty knew better than to wait
in hiding any longer. He spread his
wings with a loud "Burr-r-r-ing" sound
and flew straight past the Hunter
wasn't he brave? And Mrs Rusty.
close behind him, spread her wings.
'Burr-r-r-r-r" and flew right after
him.
So quick were they, and such n loud
confusing noise did they make that
the Hunter was too surprised to fire
h Ii I.I hot Ill ,, had
tended to and by the time he was
ready it was too late-aren't you
glad?
Rusty and Mrs. Rusty flew hard
and fast. Like skyrockets they shot
thru t+e woods. They seemed to look
Mother to the right nor to the left,
yet they flew swift and sure. They
lodged trees. skirted hedges, zigZagged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Potato War Salad-Boil six medf-
sized potatoes ana cut IN squares
Cut an onion fine and mix with potato.
Pour a little vinegar over, add salt and
pepper to season. Chop two or three
sweet pickles fine, pour a little salad
dressing over all; serve warm.
New Tomato Dish-Wipe six to-
matoes, pare and cut each into :hree
slices. Sprinkle with salt and pep
per, dredge generously with flour and
saute in butter, first on one side, then
the other. Remove to a hot serving
dish and pour over them the following
sauce. Melt two tablespoonfuls butt
ter, add two. and a half teaspoonfuls
flour and stir until blended, then pour
on while stirring OF heating con-
stantly one cupfuI OF milk Bring 70
boiling point, season with salt and
pepper. This is especially nice when
served with baking powder Biscuits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
GLOBE SIGHTS

[From the Atchison Globe.1
Most of us talk fire prevention after
the fire.
Don't make the art of securing a
vindication your life work.
Neither is man necessarily a dude
because his clothes happen to fit.
There are more good roads asso-
Citations than there are good roads
Burglars must suffer more disap-
professional men.
professional men.
One can always hunt buried treas
ure but other excavation contracts
pay larger returns.
There doesn't seem to be much go
ing on when one is waiting for the
unexpected to happen.
When a man is enjoying righteous
crouch, a delegate from the Sunshine
club is apt to make him madden than
ever.
If you are curious to know what is
the matter with your trenchant type
writer, interview the agent of another
make.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

equipment from which box wood is
made is owned and operated by the
growers. In order to dispose of the
understandable lemons a by-products
plant has been constructed which last
year converted 6 per cent of the lower
grades into citric acid and other by
products The interests of the grow
ers are guarded by traffic depart
ment and a legal department and 9TH
er stats of experts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

a Stacker. I'll stand for lot of things,
but not for a man who takes all that
his country gives him and turns his
back on herwhen she needs him
Well, we walked around the block
six times, arguing it and by the last
time 1 guess he thought it easier to
fight for Uncle Sam than with wife
who felt about it like 1 did, and he
went in and enlisted.
81 made him CO. said Mamie
clutching her little hands together in
a gesture of agony, but l go around
with lump of ice inside of me, for
Bob's all l have got in the world.
Yet 1 have never heard Mamie So
a word about patriotism before in my
life
Funny how war affects us, isn't
IL 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

1t is reported that one Kansas far
mer will refuse to SOW wheat because
the price fixed by the government is
too low. He will plant alfalfa instead.
When it is considered that alfalfa is
selling at $25 a ton his plan may not
be bad one. But whether the far
mers plant wheat or alfalfa the auto
mobile trade is not likely to suffer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

The growers of citrus fruits in Cali
fornia have carried cooperation to a
high point of efficiency. In addition
to shipping their product thru the
agency of an exchange they have their
own mutual insurance compact They
operate supply company which last
year purchased for its members pack
ing house and orchard supplies worth
s5,459.574 A large tract of timber
land with saw mills and numbering
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

kept our secret-you1l have time
enough to worry over it the rest OF
your life
Il am-so-happy-I PM
began. Hayden, behind her, looked
at Anne and smiled: Il think we mad
better make IL a double wedding.' ne
said. Anne gave him plying glance:
II had no thought of anything else,
she said: Il told Mark about every
thing an hour ago."-(Copyright
1917. by the Mcclure Newspaper Syn
dicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

One kind of legislation that never
experiences much delay in its passage
thru congress is an appropriation bill
That body will vote away money with
out hesitation but when it comes to
arranging for collecting it, all sorts of
delays are encountered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

danger in a way that was wonderful
to see And all the time. the travelled
so swiftly that they soon left that
Hunter and his wic' I'd gun far, far
behind
And still they 1ournt yed; till the
Great Woods where they had lived
was way behind then, till another
Woods spread its shadows over them
and seemed to invite them to stay,
Then they stopped to T IT Under the
very tree where Foxy Squirrel had
his nest.
And that is the story of how Rusty
Grouse came 10 live in Shadow Wood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

: Just when Argentine patience is at
the breaking point a German subma-
rine has sunk another Argentine ship.
An individual who would act as Ger
many does would be sent to the hos
pital for the insane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

Copyright. 1917. ny the Wheeler Syndicate
Inc.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

A Pampercd Daughter of Ease Re-
vcals the Dreadful DiscOmforts OF
Mountain Climbing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-25

Questions on the above or any sub
ject upon which the reader desires in
forTna ton should be addressed the To-
peka State Journal Information Blu
reau. Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
Washington. D. c., with 2-cent stamp
enclosed for reply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-16
A EFTrts TeT 74fT IT -aY 7EFtN AM& U a1I. }E3 SsAS [ ff All advance notices aHTutshed by
 Theatres
ORPHEO THEATRE

Those who have enjoyed the per formance of "The Woman in the Case" which was presented by the Douthitt Wilson Musical Comedy company at the Orpheo theatre yes terday afternoon and night, have re- marked the fun element in the big musical show. While there are songs and girls in profusion, the comedy rart of the show stands out prom inently. Ben Wilson is a rare come dian of much originality. He is aided by George Marshall. Will Young Ralph Kyler, Tessie Wilson and Gen evieve Wilson.
 "The Woman in the Case" is jus one professional of songs, girls dances and fun. All are here in pro fusion, and so rapidly does the change from one entertaining feature to an ether transpire that the result is al most bewildering There are class, solos, a real quartet and chorus ' that make you forget the cold weath CT. Speed and cleanliness are tn cardinal virtues of the Douthitt Will con exhibition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-16
OKLAHOMA MASONS MEET.
Mid-,Minter Reunion Consistory Opens at Guthrie.

Guthrie Oklahoma, Jan. 15.-Mem bers and candidates for membership in the Oklahoma Conslstory of Ma sons were here today for the opening day of four day mid winter reunion. Degrees were conferred this after noon.
 A special train brought scores of members from Tulsa, Oklahoma City Sapulpa. Bristow, Depew, Stroud Davenport and Chandler. The train left Tulsa at g o'clock this morning arriving at Oklahoma City at 12.: 40 D. m., remaining there one hour fof lunch. Masons of Skiatock, Okla chartered one car.
 Tonight a concert will be given by the state university orchestra of 8 pieces, with vocal music and readings The annual grand ball will be helf Thursday night after which the re unionists will disband.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-16
SPANIEL TRIAL TO
 BEGIN THIS MORNING
Set for Yesterday, Postponed Until Today Permitted Because of Wit-
 nesses Being Absent.

San Angelo, Texas, Jan. 15.-When the case of Harry J. Spannell, charged with the killing of his wife and Lieut. Col. C. M. Butler. at Alpine, last July p, was called in district court today, tie court granted a postponement un- til g o'clock tomorrow morning, when the defense explained that several of it's witnesses had not arrvied, owing to delayed trains.
 Spaunell, after the shooting, which occurred in an automobile in which he. his wife, and Colonel Butler were ariding at Spannell's invitation-gave himself up to authorities, but refused to mnke a statement.
 Colonel Butler was eXonerated from blame shortly after the shooting by a board of inquiry which was appointed by the army to make an investigation of the facts leading up to the tragedy. The boards report said the friendship of Colonel Butler for Mrs. Spannell was honorable and his conduct above renroach.
 Everyone entering the courtroom was searched by the sheriff and his deputies. Soldiers and others who apneared as witnesses and many on lockers were required to give up their guns.
 Spannell greeted his aged father Joseph Spannell, 72, living near Haz- elton, Pa, with a kiss as they met.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-16
DOMESTICS PRESENT DEMANDS

Duluth, Minn., Jan. 15.-Society women of Duluth are confronted with
 the choice of doing their own house. hold work or granting the demands to be presented today by the newly organized domestic servants union. The demands call for nine-hour working day. with time and half for overtime, one full day each week for recreation, wage schedule ranging from $20 to $50 month, according to the size of the family. and substan- tial food and sanitary sleeping accom- modations. A general strike is threat ened unless the demands are granted
 The union was organized recently through the activities of the Industrial Workers of the World. It started or its career with 100 members and ex- rects soon to include practically al of the household servants in the city