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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
BASS BACK AGAIN
Practical Man Will Look After
State House Grounds.
School Experts Could Not
Make Them Beautiful.

After permitting the agricultural
and state university experts to beautlfy
the state house lawn by long distance
telephone and correspondence, the
state executive council has returned to
the services of Ed Bass, of Topeka
Bass has been named as landscape
gardener with instructions to shampoo
and massage the state house lawn ana
if necessary apply little manage cure
in putting the lawn in the cond1ton IN
which the college professors found Il.
1t was eight or ten years ago that
the state turned the state house lawn
over to experts from the state uni
versity and the agricultural college
Bass was at that time landscape
gardener for the state and the idle
rich. Bass had planted flower plats
all over the state house grounds But
Bass bloomed in his glory just at
time when the spirit of reform struck
the state. A delegation from the state
university came to Topeka, looked over
the state house lawn and spoke in a
lot of terms that Bass didn't under
stand. He leaned against rail ana
gasped for breath while he told the
executive council that he didn't know
much about anything except raising
flowers and gardens
Experts Took Charge.
Then the experts took charge. They
began by writing a few letters to the
state council The council quietly
admitted it didn't understand the in
structions and turned the letters over
to the state house custodian. He gave
the letters to the janitors who some
times worked on the lawn. The JAM
tors used their own judgment and
planted swivel grass or B. B. shot as
their consciences dictated.
After two years the state house
lawn looked like a widows farm. The
executive council spoke to the experts
about it. And the experts answered
by pointing to the letters which no
one seemed to have understood and
mentioned the long distance telephone
| calls which should have provided
enough information for identifying a
farm.
But the expert plan didn't succeed.
| Maybe it wasn't the fault of the ex-
perts. Maybe they were merely tired
and couldn't direct the job in person.
Maybe in the interest of efficiency and
economy the state legislature had
failed to give the experts money for
such extravagances. Maybe it was the
short appropriation for the executive
| council which did not permit employ
ment of enough men to do the real
work. Yet all Kansas knew that the
state house lawn was a public dis
grace and they hoped their friends
from other states wouldn't look when
they visited Topeka. Dandelions grew
and flourished. State officials drew
newspaper space by advancing the
cries. Yet conditions did not improve
Now the executive council is re-
turning Bass to lead a drive on the
weeds and the dandelion crop. He has
former record to sustain and he is
called upon to eclipse the showing OF
the experts. If Bass really does it he
will probably be in line as a formid-
able candidate for high office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The "Co.ne-back'' man was really
never down-and-out. His weakened
condition because of over-work, lack
of exercise. improper eating and living
demands stimulation to satisfy the cry
for a health-giving appetite and the
refreshing sleep essential to strength.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules,
the National Remedy of Holland, will
do the work. They are wonderful,
Three of these capsules each day will
put a man on his feet before he knows
it; whether his trouble comes from
uric acid poisoning, the kidneys, gravel
or stone in the bladder. stomach de-
rangement O. other ailments that be-
fall the over-Zealous American. Don't
wait until you are entirely down-and-
out, bit take them today. Your drug
gist will gladly refund your money if
they do not help you. Csc. soc and
s1.0O per box. Accept no substitutes.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on
every box They are the pure, orig
inal. imported Harlem Oil Capsules.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
HAVE new PLANS
Jay Nj. Lee Tells of Military
Training Camp Ideas.
Big Work Will Be Done at Fort
Riley, Kan.

The following communication rela-
tive to the military training camp
which will be esta blished at Fort Riley
is being sent out by Jay NJ. Lee of
Kansas and western Missouri division
of the Military Training Camp asso-
citation:
The military training camps idea.
which had been developed by the war
department for two or three years
past. and which reached its highest
point last year. when over 5000 men
took voluntary training at Plattsburg,
n. Y, and other camps. was planned
to be extended this summer; and Ma
ior General Thos. H. Barry, U. S. A,
commander of the central department,
had designated Fort Riley, Kan, as
one of the locations for these camps.
The Military Camps Training asso-
citation, composed primarily of the 90
600 men who have attended one or
more of the camps at PlattShurg, Fort
Sheridan or elsewhere, with affiliated
committees, was the working organi-
cation thru which the war department
(Which furnished the officers, camp
sites, equipment, etc, and which also
proposed this year to pay for uni
forms. transportation and subsistence
as welD developed interest in and re-
ceived applications for these camps.
Plans Changed.
The declaration of war has so
changed conditions that instead of
holding several camps in each depart
ment, open to every man who could
qualify, without pledge, it is probable
that only one camp will be held in
each department. for the specific train
ing of selected men as officers for the
new army.
Full plans have not been announced,
if. indeed, they have been decided
upon. We have been advised by our
headquarters of the central depart
ment at Chicago, however, to proceed
vigorously with the organization of our
division, Kansas and West Missouri,
by the selection of local committees in
every town therein.
In just what manner we will be
called upon to aid the war depart
ment we are not fully advised; but a
nationally organized body of this sort,
ready to hand, can be of great service.
In order to have our division in po-
sition to do its part when called upon,
therefore, we ask you to do the fol-
lowing:
First. AT once, form a local commit
tee, or branch. of the National Mill
tary Training Camps association, COM
posed OF your leading and most pa
triotic citizens. who can and will, if
called upon, throw the weight of your
community into such service as is de-
sired.
Second. Secure the cooperation OF
your local press. We will, whenever
we have information in regard to the
movement, send bulletins; and also
keep in touch with the Associated
Press office in this city.
Third. Write the undersigned. Civ
ing the names of your committee, and
especially the names of the chairman
| or secretary, to whom communications
may be addressed.
May l ask you to act promptly and
vigorously in this matter. so that nc
service which we are called upon to
| render shall be delayed by any lack OF
readiness on our part?
Very truly yours
| JAY NJ. LEE,
Secretary Kansas and West Missouri
eli
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
IT'S BIG NORTON WEEK
Thresher and Tractor Men Being En-
tertained in a Royal Way.

Norton, Kans., April 19.-Norton is
entertaining in an elaborate manner
the members of the Kansas City Trac-
tor club and a large number of far
mers from northwestern Kansas and
southwestern Nebraska at it's seventh
annual convention of thresher and
tractor men,
A tent nearly a block long occu-
pies the street west of the court house
and is filled with the smaller exhibits
The larger machinery exhibits cover
the streets for several blocks. A big
parade of more than twenty tractors
with plows attached will be given to-
day. In the afternoon a blowing dem
OnStration of these same tractors pull
ing sixtynire bottoms will be given in
a large field near town.
A committee of farmers and dealers
have given Endorsement to all the
tor, as general proposition, has pass
ed the experimental stage and that
all the tractors that are allowed to
show at Norton are good tractors
Altho Norton county has had less
rain than some other parts of Kansas
the enthusiasm shown this week indi-
Gates there is less pessimism here As
matter of fact many claim that while
some OF the wheat acreage will be
plowed up, the remaining acreage will
yield one-half a crop and will prob
ably yield more dollars per acre than
any previous wheat crop raised in
western Kansas.
The Norton Commercial club one of
the most active clubs of its kind in
Kansas, is conducting the tractor con-
vention, George w. Lockwood, presI-
dent, having general supervision and
]. H. Kershner, secretary-treasurer,
being actively in charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
Spring Time
isTOnicTime
Why Do We Need a VitaIizing Tonic
in the Spring?
The Right Tonic at the Right Time
Puts You in Fine F'ettle.
Increases Your Pep With Cadomene
Tablets.

Why a tonic in the Spring? Nature
never intended that man should pass
his time in over-heated dwellings and
office buildings, nor take his exercise
in poorly ventilated street cars and
swift moving automobiles. But man
kind does such things all through
the winter season, the consequences
being that the flesh, the nerves and
the spirit are in a poisoned lethargy,
giving rise to a sluggish feeling, with
rheumatic or neuralgia pains, faint
ness, loss of energy and appetite, and
a feeling of being tired all the time.
This is the reason for a tonic in many
cases. Others need a tonic because
they have dissipated and depleted the
nervous system, by over indulgence in
eating, drinking and other pastimes-
In either case, serious illness may
be prevented, by taking a harmless,
vitalizing tonic such as three-grain
Cado1ene Tablets. Mankind never
before had opportunity to recuperate
through the amazing benefits of such
a miracle working tonic, as Cadomene
Tablets. Try them and see how much
brighter and stronger you will quickly
become. Instead of being sluggish
and full of pain, you will have ginger
and pep" in abundance. Your work
will not be a horror, and your play
will be pleasure. Vim and magnetism
will permeate your every movement.
Strengthen your body and your nerves
and in consequence your mind will
likewise be strengthened. Get Cado-
meme Tablets in sealed tubes with full
directions and guarantee. All drug
gists-Advertiseme nt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which is very
injurious, as. it dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil, for this is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces.
You can get this at any drug store,
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
Simply mofsten the hair with water
and rub it in, about a teaspoonful is
all that is required. 1t makes an
abundance of rich, creamy lather,
c1eanses thoroughly, and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly, and is soft, fresh looking
bright, fluffy, wavy and easy to
handle. Besides. it loosens and takes
out every particle of dust, dirt and
dandruff.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
X. C. BACK TO FARM
All High School Boys Who Quit to
Till the Soil VIII Get Class Credits

Kansas City. Mo, April 19.-The
board of education here followed the
action of several universities and col
leges by ruling that high school stu
dents who enlist in the army or mo-
Billie as members of the economic
farm defenders may leave school with
out loss of credit or ranking. Only
students over Is years old will be a.
lowed the privilege and those who go
on farms to aid in raising the needed
food crops must report their work
there to school authorities.
81 felt keenly the sentiment of
President Wilson's appeal for opera
ton of the men on the farms, as well
as the men at arms in this impend-
ing conflict" said Hale H. Cook, pres
ident of the board. while he did not
mention the school children in this
connection, I believe that it will be
move in the right direction to get
as many of our boys serving the coun-
try in as many ways as they can"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19

To be possessed of a head of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrous. fluffy.
wavy and free from dandruff is merely
a matter of using little Danderine.
1t Is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of it, Just
get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine now-all drug stores rec
ommend it-apply a little as directed
and within ten minutes there will be
an appearance of abundance, fresh
ness. fluffincss Ind an Incompatible
gloss and lustre. and try as you will
you can not find n trace of dandruff
or falling hair; but your real surprise
will be after about two weeks use.
when you will see new hair-fine and
downy at first-yes, but really new hair
--sprouting out all over your scalp
Danderine is, we believe. the only sure
hair grower. destroyer of dandruff and
cure for itchy scalp and it never fails
TO stop falling hair at once.
If you want 10 prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth
with a little Danderine and carefully
draw it through your hair-ta king one
small strand at a time. Your hair will
be soft, glossy and beautiful in just
4 few me mCnts-a delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
NAVY LEAGUE BRANCH
Justice John Marshall Made President
of the Organization.

Justice John Marshall of the Kan
sas Supreme Court, was elected pres
ident of the Topeka branch of the
Navy League at meeting held at the
Chamber of Commerce. Twenty-Five
men attended the meeting while 100
women, already organized in a wo-
mans branch of the league, were pres
ent DIR. Edmund j. Kulp, pastor of
the First Methodist church, was elect
ed vice-president; W. P. Montgomery,
secretary, and Scott Hopkins, treas
urer Robert Stone. chosen as tenn
porary chairman a few days ago, pre-
sided at the meeting.
J. w Stayton of Washington, D. C.,
organizer of the league, explained its
work He emphasized that stimulat-
ing interest in recruiting is the pri-
mary object Topeka, he explained, is
in the Kansas City district and this
district stands among the first in re-
cruiting. Yet, before the district re-
cruits sufficient men to fill up the gap
in the war strength of the navy much
work must be done. Mr.. Stayton de-
clared. He urged that recruiting sta
tions be placed in prominent locations
in the down town districts; that
buglers and other features be placed
at the stations and that members of
the league visit smaller towns to in
terest young men in recruiting. The
meeting adjourned subject to call of
the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
THRU CHILD WORK
United States Can Greatly In
crease the Food Output.
Il. S. A. c. Dean Tells What
Concerted Efforts Can Do.

Manhattan. Kan, April 19.-Let the
army of children between the ages OF
10 and IS years grow garden proouce
for immediate use, and can the sur
plus for future consumption ana mucn
will he done toward solving the food
problem in this country. Under prop
err direction additional foodstuffs val
ued at more than s4O00OO,0OO could
be produced. according to Edward T.
Johnson. dean of the division of ex-
tension, Kansas state Agricultural col
lege. .1,,a
Ordinarily children have nothing
sneciaI to do" said Dean Johnson:
"E1yar on the farm there are many of
them whose efforts, if well dlrecteo,
could be made more effective ana
worth while from an economic stanu-
point. and all this without the So
called child labor where children are
employed in heavy work from carry
morning until late at night
Get Astonishing Results.
"These children can be of great use
in the farm home. on the farm IN tne
I,i11ae pc home. and in the village gar
don If only a portion of TINS army
were nut to work producing TAME pro
ducts the results would be astohlsi-
ing" ,;+,- in
In the Glenwood community IN
Ieavenworth county, typical Ia III
community, pOlnIeu ouI DS0
son. there is a canning cluo Wnlch uhs
as one of its principal ooJects the
growing of garden produce anu une
canning of the surplus for nome USE
dnring the winter months. This cruz
consists of thirty mother-daughL,e
teams, During the season of 1916 the
c1Ib grew in the garden and canned
more than eleven thousand quarts
of garden and orchard products IN
ADDITION to the products used on the
table during the summer gardening
season. This was at the rate OF 800 20
quarts for each team.
Startling Figures.
IF only one-half of the 10, 755, 190
rural families in the United states
families living in Incorporated towns
of less than $500 and in the open
country at the time of the 1910 CEN
sus-did as we'll they would produce
and put up for winter use 1,971,561,-
500 quarts, which if valued at l D cents
per duart-a low estimate-would be
worth s295,714,225. This would sup
plv one-half of the rural famllles IN
the United States with one quart OF
food products per day for every day
in the year, and thus would release an
equally large quantity of other prod
ucts more easily transportable, for use
in the army or the laboring families IN
the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
DOES RHEUMATISM
BOTHER YOU?
Many Doctors Use Musterole

So many sufferers have found relief
in Musterole that you ought to buy a
small jar and try it.
just spread it on with the fingers. Rub
it in. First you feel gentle glow, then
a delicious, cooling comfort Musterole
routs the twinges, '1oosens up stiffened
joints and muscles.
Musterole is clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. 1t penetrates
to the seat of pain and drives it away,
but does not blister the tenderest skin.
1t takes the place. of the mussy, old
fashioned mustard plaster.
Musterole is recommended for bron-
chitis, Group, asthma, pleurisy, 1unbago,
neuralgia, sprains, bruises, stiff neck,
headache and colds of the chest Git often
prevents pneurnonia).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
GIVE SCHOOL CREDITS
High School Boys Who Serve Country
Will Not Lose Grades.

Boys in Kansas public schools who
enlist for service in the fields will re-
ceive full class credits according to
a ruling of the state board of educa-
ton. The same rule will apply for
all boys who offer their services in the
army or navy.
1t is the direction of the state board
that every Kansas boy who volunteers
for service in the crop production
campaign or who goes to the front in
defense of his country, shall receive
full school credits. The announce
ment will be sent to all school super
intendents and principals. Similar ac-
ton has been taken by the state
schools.
All pupils in public schools of the
state who withdraw from school SER
vice with a former record of passing
grades, will receive a years credit by
the school. The credit will be grant
ed regardless of the classification of
service in which the pupil enlists or
offers service during the war with
Germany. Service in the fields will
carry the same credit as extended
young men in the army or navy.
CoIduaII MovarS Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19

General Won Kissing, Germanys die
tator in Belgium, was reported i'll with
pneumonia several months ago. Early
in the year the kaiser relieved him
from his duties for an indefinite leave,
that he might recuperate.
Won Kissing was a master type of
German military autocracy He ruled
Belgium with a hand of steel. 1t was
he who was credited with
conceiving the idea of deport-
ing Belgians; it was Won
Kissing who approved the sentence of
death passed by q court martial on
Miss Edith CaVell, the English nurse,
charged with espionage. Only yester-
day the official announcement was
made that General Zwehl had been
appointed to succeed Won Kissing who
had resigned on account of ill health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
British Securities Values Up.

London, April 19.-The Bankers
Magazine for April says that 387 rep
resentative securities on the stock eX-
change show a net appreciation during
March of about 100000 pounds
sterling. British funds led the up
ward movement in gilt-edged stocks
Homo corporations and colonial loans
shared in the advance while foreign
government stocks and Canadian rail-
ways were strong American rail-
ways, after many fluctuations, have
shown a dull tendency owing to ap-
prefensions of war with Germany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
T. R.-EVANGELIST!
Urge Roosevelt Be Enlisted to Stir
Patriotism of Nation.

Chicago April 10. - Theodore
Roosevelt as an evangelist for Uncle
Sam, converting lukewarm patriots
and making them hit the sawdust trail
to the recruiting station, is strongly
urged today by an organization of
Chicago Teddy boosters headed by
C. o. Frisbie, wealthy wood products
manufacturer.
F'risbie will put this proposition be-
fore the colonel when he arrives for
stockyards speech here April %. Fris-
bic believes that Roosevelt could win
a campaigning Swing around the cir
o1e -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes and sprinkled in the foot bath.
If you want rest and comfort for tired.
aching. swollen. sweating feet. use Aliens
Foot Ease. 1t relieves Chilblains and Frost
Bites, and prevents blisters. sore and cal
louise spots Just the thing for Dancing
Parties. Patent Leather Shoes and for
Breaking in New Shoes. Try it to-day.
Sold everywhere, 2jc. Don't accept any
substitute. Trial package FREE. Address.
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
Bernbardt HoIdiug Her own.

New York, April ia bulletin is
sued this morning by the physicians
attending Sarah Bernhard said the
actress was resting comfortably and
that slight Improvement had been
noted. Madame Bernhard was oper-
ated on for an affection of the kidneys
Tuesday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19
Carry No First Class sleepers.

Stockholm, April 19-First class
coaches are no longer carried by the
Swedish trains. While they were
profitable from a financial standpoint
their abolition makes possible a re-
duction of the number of cars drawn
by each locomotive and helps hus-
band Sweden's dwindling stocks of
coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-19

Apply a few drops of
this freeZone upon a ten
der, aching corn or a
hardened callous. Instant
ly the soreness disappears
and shortly you will find
the corn or callous so
shriveled and loose that
you just lift it off with the
fingers.
You feel no pain or sore
ness when applying freez-
one Or afterwards. 1t
doesn't even irritate the
skin.