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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
ARMED SHIP SAFE
ST. LOuis Arrives at Destination
Announced Today.
First American Vessel Carrying
Defensive Guns.

Washington, March 26.--The Amer
lean liner st. Louis, first armed Amer
lean ship to cross the Atlantic, has
arrived safely at her destination, Sec
rotary Daniels announced today.
The ST. Louis, owned by the Amer
lean line, left here March IT with 81
nassengers of whom IA were Ameri-
can citizens.
Among her crew of 394 persons
were 131 Americans.
Information as to the arrival of the
steamer came to the navy departm ent
from the offices of the American line
in New York The company wished
to make known the fact to relieve the
anxiety of those having relatives or
friends on the vessel.
Secretary Daniels approved such &C
ton. No details of the trip were given
in the company's report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
is YOUNG DEGENERATE
13-Year-OI Topeka Boy Held on
Charge OF Assaulting Girl.

Thirteen-year-old Delman Hudspeth
is in the city Jail, charged with Sc
ries of attacks upon Helen Hicks, the
6-year-old daughter of E. H. Hicks of
1928 Tyler street. The boy, apparent
ly a degenerate, doesn't deny the at
tacks. He has talked freely with Off
GERS about them since his arrest Sun
day. He is son of Mrs. Hicks
brother and was sent here from St.
Joseph to be placed in school.
He has been backward in school
work and is in the ungraded room at
Harrison school. He is large for his
age and has defective vision. The lit
tie girl has been examined by ply
sician, who says she is in no danger
other than from the nervous shock.
The boys case will be taken up with
the county attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
CHOOSE A FARM AGENT
Shawnee County Plans Will Be Com
pleted Here Saturday

A Shawnee county farm agent will
be chosen Saturday for the new Shaw
nee county farm bureau. The recently
elected board of directors, comprising
a representative from each township.
will select the agent.
Members of the board of directors
are: N. L. Nevis, Monmouth; L. C.
Presgrove, Tecumseh; w. B. Van
Horn, Topeka; Fred Engler. Mission;
r. c. Yingling, Williamsport; ]. c..
Madden. Auburn; w. NJ. Lyle. Dover;
Ralph Button, Soldier; John Ostrand.
Menoken; L. H. Neiswander, Silver
Lake; Harvey James, Rossville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
Meat forms uric acid, which
clogs Kidneys, irritates Blad-
der or causes Rheumatism.

When you wake up with backache
and dull misery in the kidney region it
generally means YOU have been eating
too much meat, says n well-known
authority. Meat forms uric acid which
overworks the kidneys in their effort
TO filter it from the blood and they
become sort of paralyzed and loggy
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog you must relieve them, like you
relieve your bowels; removing all the
body's urinous waste, else you have
backache. sick headache, dizzy spells;
your stomach sours, tongue is coated,
and when the weather is bad you have
rleumatic twinges. The urine is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
KILLS FAMILY, SELF
Believe Farmer BrOOded Over Debt
Teacher Finds Bodies.

Ewdwood Falls, Mimi, March 90
William Kleeman, a young farmer liv-
ing near Clement. killed his wife and
four children with an axe and then
hanged himself some time between
Friday night and this morning. The
six bodies were found today by a
school teacher, who, after spending
Sunday away, returned to the Klee-
man home, where she boarded.
Kleeman, member of a prominent
family of this section, is believed to
have brooded over heavy debts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
FLOAT PEACE RUMOR
Chancellor Will Discuss 1t
Before Reichstag Thursday.

Amsterdam, March 26.-Intimation
that Chancellor Won Bethmann-H oll-
veg will make another peace sugges-
ton at a meeting of the reichstag
Thursday was contained in Berlin dis
patches received here today quoting
the Socialist organ Vorwaerts.
The Vorwaerts, in limiting at such
a proposal, advocated an effort to OBJ
tain a separate peace with Russia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26

was not suffering from delusional in :
sanity at the time Miss Dunn was shot,
was given today by Ira Couch,
nephew of the accused
Ira Couch said he had known his
uncle since 1880 and had never noticed
any indications of insanity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
DENY INSANITY PLEA
Nephew of Couch, 81 Year Acquaint.
ance, Never Had Noticed It.

Oklahoma City. March 26--Testi-
mony in support of the contention of
the state in the trial of John NJ. Couch
accused of numbering his sister-in-law
Nellie NJ. Dunn, that the defendant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
KANSAN HONOR GRAD
Colin Campbell on Merit Roll of An
napolis Graduates.

Annapolis. March 26.-F. E. Haze
berle of California, leads the members
OF his class. which will be graduated
next Thursday from the naval acad-
envy, two months in advance of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-26
WIND UP TONIGHT
MI. Il. Conference viii Adjourn
After Making Appointments.
Many Changes Are To Be Made
in All Districts.
DR. D. G. DOWNEY TO SPEAK
He Will Deliver Last Address
on the Program Tonight.
Buckner Not To Be ReappOlnt-
ed District Superintendent.
TOday's Program .

30 Business Session
co. Business Session. .,,,
40, Address by DIR. d. G. Downey, Inc
Twentieth Century Workman
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08


The silo was an experiment 80 years
ago. Since then there have been
100000 silos constructed; appro1im-
ately one silo to every ten farmers.
The ears of the corn crop represent
63 per cent of its total digestable
nutrients, the stalks leaves and
shucks 81 per cent On thousands of
farms the 81 per cent is wasted. With
corn worth 81 per bushel, the stalks
on which the bushel grows is worth
80 cents. Its worth more this year.
Rules for handling eggs on the farm:
First. Keep nests clean; provide
one nest for every four hens.
Second, Gather eggs daily.
Third. Keep the eggs in a cool dry
room or cellar.
Fourth. Market the eggs at least
twice each week.
Fifth. Sell, kill or confine all male
birds as soon as the Matching season
is over.
The rooster makes the egg fertile.
The fertile egg makes the blood ring.
The rooster does not help the hen to
lay. He merely fertilizes the germ of
the egg. The fertile germ in hot
weather quickly becomes a blood ring
which spoils the egg for food and
market Summer heat has the same
effect on fertile eggs as the hen or
incubator. lnfertile eggs will not be
come blood rings. After Matching
season, cook, sell or pen your roos-
ter. Your hens not running with roos
ter will produce infertile eggs which
keep best and market best.
Many cows in the valley are be
ing used for producing milk that do
not provide enough. even several in
number. to more than keep the family
in milk and butter. One COW of good
quality should produce from Z to 10
pounds of butter each week with a lit.
tie feed. With the shortage Of forage
for the coming season II will be
money in the farmers pocket to sell
all cows used for milk. to the butcher.
IL they do not produce what they
should. to pay for their feed and a
reasonable profit besides. A reason.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

able profit for dairy COW is $500
per month in form of butterfat and
skinned milk. 1t is not economy to
keep and feed 3 to COWS that do not
produce more than one good COW. OF
course, it is understood that a COW to
the right kind of feeds, silage or roots
and alfalfa hay at least. Many COWS
have been tested during the last year
that have not paid for their feed even
when properly fed. Efficiency in the
dairy COW is as important as anything
ese in conserving the forage supply.
Run banking account with the COW
and see where she stands.
Several bum lambs raised last year
on various farms throughout the val
ley sheared heavy clip this season.
The record so far learned was IA
pounds of WOOL Several others shear
ed IL pounds
For those who want to purchase
dairy cows this year, it may be of
interest for them to know that there
is a large herd of well graded Hol-
stems being offered for sale in Den
yer. If enough interest is aroused
to bring in about 20 of these animals,
it will be worth while to investigate
this source. However. it will be nee
essary to act quickly. before they are
sold elsewhere. If interested in one
or more of these cows this office will
be glad to hear Of it soon.
Mr.. Campbell Of the Uncompahgre
store has watched the shipments of
cream from the Uncompahgre station
during the month of May and reports
that 525 gallons have been shipped
during that time. This is very inter
esting to note. At an average test
of 80 per cent of the quantity Of cream
the net proceeds to be divided among
the shippers in that vicinity would
amount to more than $3.50
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08
Given the Power-He'n Use It


Attempt is being made to quiet re-
monstrance against the autocratic
bills which the president is pushing
before congress by the assurance that
Mr.. Wilson will never attempt to ex-
ercise the tremendous powers which
these bills will clothe him If so he
will be untrue to his record. Mr.. Will
son has never yet failed to make use
of all the power which he has felt con-
comitant with any position which he
has ever held. 1t was so at Princeton;
1t was so at Trenton: it has been so
at Washington. 1t is not so long ago
for people to forget that Mr.. Wilson
begged congress to authorize the ap-
pointment Of a non-partisan" tariff
board-to make up which he selected
seven men who voted for Wilson last
November. Some time before that he
was authorized to name a trade com
mission in which the Republican party
| by the plain implications of the
statute, was to have representation.
He appointed no Republican to that
board. So, too. in the original selec-
tions for the federal reserve board.
which was to be omni-partisan and
take politics out of finance. There
was not a single Republican on the
board as Wilson at first made it up.
Consequently, we are skeptical when
we are told that the president wants
dictatorial power merely for the sake
Of spreading language over the pages
Of statute book When he seeks
power, he intends TO use it. And woe
be to him who attempts to thwart
him,
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08

Doc Jones: So the operation was
just in the nick of time? Doc Bones
Yes, in another twenty-four hours tn
patient would have recovered without
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08
The StOCkham Hardware Co.
, LIVE STOCK NOTES. 4
. . . . . . . 9 . Q . . . . 4

Oh. A. Lindgren, u S. DEPARTMENT OF
Agriculture. Montrose. Colo.)
The Delta independent., 1917-06-08
Ward MCAIliSter
WITH HOWARD FOSTER PLAYERS
Coming to
Colonial Theatre
Two Nights Commencing
Monday, June 18th

The latest and best plays and a
splendid cast. The best stock com
years."-Grand Junction Sentinel
PRICES: 25e.. 35e. and SOC.
Reserved Seats on Sale at
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

New York, Jan. l0-seareh for
Harry Thnw, indicted on the charges
Of kidnapping and assaulting freder-
lex Gump, Jr, in Kansas City Is ac-
tive today in the cities Of New York,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Washing
ton.
IL is charged that Thaw enticed
Guinp, who is nineteen years Of age, g
a hotel on last Christmas night and
beat him with a whip until the youth
was literally covered with blood welts
George o'Byrnes, known as Thaws
body guard is indicted with Thaw or
the kidnapping charge. He was TAX
en- into custody and is held under ball
II has later developed that the mar
in custody in Philadelphia is moi
o'Byrnes, but Oliver Brewers, Of
Utica, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
tBy Associated Press

Washington, Jan 10 With a view
to determining the source OF he IN
formation which caused Dow, Jones Il
Company TO. carry a uHmor on the
ticker on December the twentieth that
the peace note was coming, the
House Rules Comm ttee suLroeraed
C. W. Barron, head Of The Ticker Ser
vice, It was announced today.
r, W. Boiling, brother-in-law Of
President Wilson and a member of the
firm Of Connolly & Co.. Washington
brokers, was the first at today's hear
ing. He denied having had anything
10 do with the alleged 'leak,' and
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
WANTS ABSENT VOTERS LAW
BROADENED.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. TO- -tBy Union
Associated Press) The broadening Of
the absent voters law is one Of the
big issues to be brought before the
legislature this session. Representa-
tive w. Al. Lemire, Of the Delta dis
trict, is preparing measure which, If
passed, will allow all voters 70 take
advantage Of the absent voters law
Of Michigan, instead Of only travel
ing men and students, as the present
statute provides, He wants to en-
large the scope Of the present law to
cover the case Of any person who is
obliged to be away from home at cleo
tion time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

.17.5O
$1114
Deficit

Assets .-...,-.,..........-...... .......-, ll.ao
Dehclt ......-...,-.--. -'--.-.+-''P li'Af
Much more than $11.14 was saved
by it, however, through the number
Of tramps il discouraged in coming
here,
Mr.. Sandford was Of invaluable as
sistance to the charity work during
the entire year. He personally sup
ervised the woodward during its ex-
istence, making a total of 80 visits to
it. Because Of the fact that he was
willing to cooperate, a great number
Of cases were attended to, which 9TH
erwise could never have been reached.
He went to see about cases in places
that no woman could go unprotected,
and if some applicant in a remote
section Of the town needed attention
at night, it was given them by him,
Men who would not have told their
troubles and ailments to a woman,
confded readily in him, and thus a
number Of unfortunates were relieved,
Of whom nothing would otherwise
have been known.
The fact that the committee could
make use of the Y. NJ, G, A. office as
headquarters for its work facilitated
matters to great degree and put
things on more efficient and system
attic basis.
In closing the Secretary wishes to
thank the Charity Committee for the
assistance it has rendered during the
year, the entire circle for its gener-
sosity and interest, the officers for their
sympathy and cooperation, and our
tireless and inspiring leader, Mrs. j.
III Gillespie, for her continual sup
port, expressed by word and deed at
any and all times.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET c. SANFORD,
Charity Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
ROY PINERLlLER
FOUND GUILTY
OF Manslaughter and Given Life SEN
tence for Killing His Sweet
heart.
iBy Associated pressl

olney, ILL.,, Jan. 10--Jury in the trial
Of Roy PinerliIer, charged with the
murder Of Elizabeth Ratcliffe, his
eventeen-year-old sweetheart, re-
turned verdict Of manslaughter ear
ly today. He confessed that the girl
died from an Illegal operation, and
the state contended that her death
was caused by air bubbles forced into
her veins to relieve her condition.
Pinerliler was given sentence Of life
Imprisonment. Motions for new trial
and arrest of judgment we're over
ruled.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

Mr.. Scott Grull suggested Deeenl-
Der 18th that fund be started for
the purpose Of making happy at
Christmas time the children Of the
poor families Of Greenwood, and he
kindly offered to do all in his power
to raise, money toward this end. I'm
mediately his suggestion was acted
upon. Placards, petitions and banks
were placed in the Crumont and Wig
gins Drug Store, and the name Of
aThe Empty Stocking Fund'Nwas be-
slowed upon the enterprise.
largely to Mr.. Crull's personal efforts,
and the size Of the amount contributed
is a tribute to the generosity and
kindness Of heart Of the citizens of
Greenwood.
s4.69 was collected at Virgins
drug Store and s141.80 at the Cru
mont, making total Of Sl46.49.
A number Of toys and some clothing
was contributed by the kindergarten
arid other friends.
There we're IA families with q totaI
Of 40 children to be helped by this
AMOUNT. The buying and other nee
Iessary preparations for It's distribu'
ton were done by committee con
4
sisting Of Mrs. J. i, Gillespie and Mrs
W. j. Sanford, Mr.. Z. ]. Foley kindly
gave his car and personal aid in de-
liyering the things on Christmas Eve
Before the money was spent th'
needs of the families & children wer'
found out, and an effort was made Y
supply these need in each instance.
The disbursements we're as follow
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
THE FIGHT FOR
A DRY CAPITAL
Transferred to the House From the
Senate, Where Bill Passed BY
Vote Of IS to 32.

Washington, Jan. l0--The fight for
a dry capital was transferred to the
house today from the Senate, where
the sheppard Prohibition Bill for the
District Of Columbia was passed late
yesterday by vote Of hfty-fve to
thirty-two. Advocates. Of the meas
ure ore confident Of favorable action
in the house.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
I STOLEN

One FreckIe Gray Mare Mule, about
Ia hands high and IA Or 10 years old
was stolen on the streets Of Green
wood Saturday evening, January 9th,
1917. and when last seen was going
north on the 'Humphreya Highway a
negro riding it. Any information az
ITO her recovery wiz be rewarded.
THOS. LUCAS,
Glen Burr Plantation,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
ARGUMENTS ARE
CLOSED TODAY
in Adamson Eight Hour Test Case
Before the United States Su-
preme Court.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 10-Final argu-
ments in the Adamson eigh-hour test
case being heard by the United States
Supreme Court today, with the closing
address in behalf Of the government
by Frank Hagerman, Of Kansas City,
special assistant attorney general,
where the case will be submitted to
the court. The arguments It ex-
pected, will be concluded shortly after
one o'clock,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

On Deer Mound plantation, At Min
ter Csty, Miss, on December sth, 1916,
one dark bay horse MULE, 3 or 9
years cid, about ID hands high and
weight about 100 pounds. Owner
viii come forward prove property
pay charges and get same, or the
property will bs disposed Of as tbs
law directs.
z IL .... -, gILLE g. E2UEN,
~ 'D Binter City, Misa.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
CHURCHES PLENTIFUL; MINIS
TIERS SCARCE.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 1o--iBy Union
Associated Press)-That there lis a
dearth Of ministers in the Christian
Reformed denomination, Is The plant
Of the heads Of the church IN, the an
nual year book for 1917 The deuon-
nation is represented by 2S7 con xre-
cations and only 100 ministers. Il is
hoped to plan great campaign this
year for the purpose Of recruiting
linen to the ministry,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
EDISON STOCK AT PAR.

Boston, Jan. '1O--(By Union Asso-
ciated Press Commonwealth Edison
stockholders are today subscribing to
new stock at par to the entent Of 10
per cent. Of their present holdings.
Payments are to be made in four in
stallments- on on the first Of Febru-
XIV, May, august and November, this
,faar .f
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
Close Prev. Close
NEM YORK corroN on MARKET
SILENT PICKETING" BEGUN By
WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS.
fBy Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 10--Women Suft-
ragists today began "silent picketing@
White House. Twelve women appear
ed at the main gates of the
grounds carrying banners inscribed
Mr.. President, what will you do for
Woman Suffrage?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
NOTED SOCIETY GIRL MARRIES.

New York, Jan. 10--(By Union AS
sociatcd Press) )-One Of the largest
society weddings Of the season was
that celebrated here today between
Miss Katherine Drexel Dahlgren, the
noted belle and sportswoman and Dir.
Richard S. Emmet. Both are mern-
bers Of old and influential families
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
BIG ADVANCE
In PETROLEUM
Twenty-Five Points More Charged
For Refined Petroleum for Fix.
port.
fBy Associated Pressl

New York, Jan. 10--The Standard
Oil Company, Of New York, today an
nousced an advance Of twenty-five
points in the price Of refined petro-
leum for export.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
ENTENTE REPLR rs ABOUT TO
BE nEIiYhRaD.
(By Assoc .ated Press ]

London, Jan itf=- kaply Of Entente
to President Wilsoa nete ask.as belt
igerents to state tlle ann Whleh they
are lighting is about to be delivered
in Paris Its publlcstioh VIII pc de-
ferred for forty-eight hours aftef pc
ing received by the American govern
ment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
HARRY THAW
is INDICTED
In New York for Kidnapping and AS
saulting Frederick Gump--Ssearch
Being for Thaw and Gump.
lRv Associated pressl

Pittsburg, Jan lO-Harry Thaw
was indicted in New York yesterday
for kidnapping and assaulting Fred
eritk Gump, who is believed today to
be at the Thaw home in this city. The
police state that they have received
no request to arrest him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

Closed 4S to so down.
New York Spots IL. 40-40 off.
New Orleans Spots lS.13-l3 up.
Sales 2,438.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

Since Jan. /, 1917! have received
lS224.35 from Bazaar, which makes
the total amount fro n dinner and
bazaar $485.05.
Respectfully Submitted,
MRS I. Il. GREGORY,
Treasurer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
FORCING PASSAGE TO PUTNARIYER
ACROSS WHICH RUSSIANS RETREATED
viii Interfere With Movement Of Russian Troops
and Supplies German Raider Rumored to
Have Been Sunk by British Cruiser.

Won Mackensen is rapidly develop
;no b;s attack in north Fokshani, and
bas succeeded in forcing a passage to
ire putna River, across which the
p,,ssians in southern Moldvania re-
treated after losing Fokshani bridge
head, Pantzin apparently being the
obiectiye Of the Teutons, which will
interfere with the movements Of
troops and supplies Of tn eRussians.
Nearer Danube Berlin reports stub
born counter attacks, all Of which have
been repulsed.
In the battles Of the last two days
the Teutons have added fourteen hun
dred captured prisoners.
Berlin claims that all attacks in the
Riga region have been without sue
cess
RuMoRED THAT GERMAN RAID
Err WAS SUNK.
(By Associated Press)
New York, Jan. TO- Persistent ru-
n,ors that a German Raider was met
III the Atlantic and sunk by British
Cruiser yesterday are current today
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
UB-MY-TISM--Antiseptic Relieves
Rheumatism, Sprams, Neuralgia, etc

received one or more articles Of cloth
INK, one toy and candy and fruit
The merchants from whom the
things were bought were exceedingly
kind about giving cut prices on all
things. Mr.. Fountain and Mr.. 2, <.
Crull were especially generous, and a
vote Of thanks is due all the good
people Of Greenwood who contributed
toward making this Christmas such a
happy one for their less fortunate
neighbors.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET 6. SANDFoRD,
Secretary.
Nv ---------------- lfal4 th
MRS. j. L. GILLESPIE, Leader
MRS. g. II, PEPPER, Rec. Sec'y
MRS. I. u ERECslTy 'Ersss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10
steamship circles.

in well-informe steamship circles,
Details are lacking as 70 the identity
Of the vessels engaged and the loca-
tion Of the ENCOUNTER
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-01-10

During Jan, February aad slaren,
81 sranps applied to the sesre.aly CIV ~ y
assistance, while the last month q
ths sss year only j applied
The expense account ofaPf w0oa-
va.d during the time II fndl Y op- '
eration Is as follows; 'oget 80 !. y. I.
|pi5bpslsgnsnsI .a---sss ''s'k'