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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
ON SPUR 4 4E MOMENT
a Little Slice o. Life.
BY ROY X. MOULToN

a Little Slice o. Life.
did it ever occur to you,''
Asked Ben, the Barber,
That the old Goddess of Liberty
Has a pretty chessy sort of time standing
out
There on that island with her hand up in
the air
Like a suffragette hanging onto
street car strap, aud the rain
Beating in her face and three or four
hundred
Tugs blowing SCOT on her complexion
And not being able to drop her torch
And scratch her nose, and having
Her digesting apparatus upset by lot
OF boobs chasing up and down thru
Her system on those spiral stairways,
And never having u fashionable gown
And wearing the same clothes for years
And not being able to look at anything
But Brooklyn?
That may be the life, but she's the
Only gal in the world that would
Put up with 1t, believe me.
Some woman, that
The Goddess of Liberty
Has got everything
But liberty.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

One of the most sensible comments
on the trend of the times seen recent
ly appears in<the Los Angeles Times,
which says: Herbert Hoover asks the
people to use less sweets-and the
people respond by investing more
heavily and constantly in all forms of
foods containing sugar. There is a
world of bunk in this food conserva-
ton talk. Nobody is paying the least
attention to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

The diminished rolls of the upper
Gle ssmen in American colleges this
tall speak eloquently of the sacrifices
which have been made by the flower
OF the youth of the country to aid in
establishing republicanism turnout
the world. 1t is the unanimous testi-
mCny OF faculties that the college men
who have donned khaki are the fittest
OF their group. ardent and chivalrous
youths who have not waited for con-
scription. but who, many of them.
beat even volunteering to it and made
tfeir way early to France with the
Red Cross ambulance corps. whence
they will now shift into the ranks Of
The new national army These lads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
GLOBE SIGHTS

IFrom the Atchison Globe.l

lFrom the Atchison Globe
Your sore spots are never as sore Is
you make them.
The hardest work most young men
do is under the head of athletics
Usually the Independent candidate
is too independent to obtain many
votes.
What has become of the ld-fash-
Toned young man who played a MAJ
dolin2
The man who enjoys his home
usually marries a woman who insists
on gadding.
An unfortunate combination is the
man who makes progress while the
wife stands still
Old Globe Sight: Next to the wealth
er, marrying probably is the most
favorite subject of conversation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
THE SOLDIERS
Ussued by the War Department and all
rights to reprint reserved.)
XVII

The American flag carried by a
regiment is known as the 'colOrs"
1t is the symbol of the nation and is
treated always with the deepest re-
spect. Another flag is carried which
is the symbol of the regiment and is
known as the "regimental colors." 1t
is protected with a devotion second
only to that felt for the national flag
itself
Thousands of brave men in previous
wars have given up their lives to save
the colorS of their country and their
regiment from the enemy's hands. AS
war is now conducted it is no longer
actica BILE, as a rule, to carry them
into battle and fight under their folds.
But they remain the chief visible
signs of, the objects for which every
soldier is willing to sacrifice himself
1t is no wonder that the colors are
priced and guarded with devoted care.
Ordinarily the colors when not in
use are kept in the office of the
colonel or in front of his tent. Dur
ing the day when the weather per-
mits they are displayed unfurled. At
night nd during rainy weather they
are "cased," which means that they
are furled and protected by an OIL
cloth covering.
Officers and men passing an I'M
cased color always honor it by salut-
ing. The manner of salute is the
same as that previously described.
The same rules of respect are. OBJ
served by men not in formation When
the uncased colors are carried by.
The colors are escorted in parade
or on the march in campaigns by a
color guard, consisting of two SER
geants who are the color bearers and
two experienced privates selected by
the colonel. The regimental color is
always on the left of the national
color.
Tomorrow article: The national
anthem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
THE SEARCELIGMT
Latest News from. the Fields OF
SCIENCE. EDUCATION. INVENTIOS
Military NIarksmnnship.

At the time of the Spanish Ameri-
can war an expert rifle shot was re-
fused enlistment as a sharpshooter on
the ground that good craftsmanship
is of no advantage on the field of bat
tie. There are still some military au-
thorities who believe this to be the
case. They point out that when the
distance is not accurately known, the
good rifleman will be sure to miss
while a volley from poor nlarksmen
will cover. a large area~and score some
hits. Nevertheless the policy is now
to encourage craftsmanship by every
possible means
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

most of them below the age of con-
scription. have abandoned high oppor-
tunity at home for the rendezvous
with death abroad. Aud it is some
what significant to note that very
large percentage of them are the sons
of wealthy fathers, who are being held
up in high places as slackers but who.
as any college president can attest.
are giving freely of their dearest to
the country's need.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
SOLDIERS ALL.


Fisherman, mend your nets
For the days TRAVELLING.
Cod and menhaden run
Thick for your hauling.
Yes but beyond the mists
Bugles are calling"
Writer, the world would count
You with its sages
Far from the shock of war,
Toll for the agesf
mol must write my life
On Freedoms pages"
Surgeon. you cannot go!
Hear the sick pleadingi -
It's not for such you
Bullets are speeding!
"HushAfor l see in France
Liberty bleeding!"
Mother keep back your lad,
Tho his mates scorn him
Better their jeers than that
Your heart should mourn himr
'Cease-for his country's cause
My arms have borne him.
Pastor. now more and more
Men need your preachingl
How shall they find their souls
If you stop teachingt"
Yet ON His battle line
God is beseechingr =
Daniel NJ. Henderson. in the outlook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
awHATEvER YOU WANT TO KNOW"

The Topeka State journal Information
free OF charge, accurate and authoritative
answers 20 questions on any and all sub
1ects concerning which information can
be had from the unparalleled resources of
the various federal government depart
2-cent stamp for return postage must
accompany each inquiry. .tate clearly the
information wanted, writ, plainly and adj
dress
TIE TOPEKA TATE JOURNAL IN
FORMATION BUREAU.
Washington. n. &.
y B-Indrirers should be careful to OBJ
serve two points; Enclose 21cent stamp
and address their letters to Washington,
rs above. aud not to Topeka. otherwise de-
lay and needless eXpense are incurred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

been~ho hitch or trouble, except those
que ito. wrongly addressed mail and
poorly packed perishables; and the
soldiers appreciate the difficulty
caused by these things. kilograms
were sent from the postoffice depart
ment here recently to every post
master who had a military branch
under his supervision asking for a
report, and all replied that there had
been no complaints. The postoffice
department praises the cooperation
of the War Department and vice
versa. All that is needed now to
make the soldiers mail entirely salts
factory is a little cooperation from
the public.
Questions on the above or any SUBJ
ject upon which the reader desires in
forma 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.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

Pittsburg manufacturer proposes
TO supply the United States govern
ment with surface patrol boats. pro-
Weed with glass bottoms. and
equipped with powerful reflectors that
would send light to a depth of 500
feet in searching for submarines.
Everybody is entitled to one guess on
what would happen when the lookout
on the glass bottomed boat had To-
Gated a diver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Some italian Dishes.

Italian Polenta, or Mush, With To-
mato Sauce-To make the sa uce:
Take a small pot roast, jointed chick
en-, or a piece of pork shoulder; In
fact, almost any kind of meat; fry to
a golden brown with three or four
cloves of garlic and one onion chopped
fine, in one rounding tablespoon of
pure lard. Add one can strained to-
matoes, one level tablespoon sugar, a
little chopped parsley salt and pep
per to taste. Cook till meat is well
done (three or four hours), adding
water occasionally as the sauce be-
comes too thick. You should have
about two cupfuls of sauce from this
quantity.
Cook corn meal as you would for
common mush. Place in a large plat
ter. first a layer of the mush (po-
lenta), then sprinkle with grated Ital-
ian cheese and pour half of the sauce
over it. then another layer of po-
lenta. cheese and sauce. Serve hot
Meat and garlic can be omitted
from sauce if preferred. OF course,
meat will add much to the taste of
the dish Hamburg steak is especial
~ nice and economical; it should be
meat should be served separately with
a border of peas. spinach or other
veseta bic. This same sauce is used
for spaghetti and it is served the
same as polenta-
Milanese Rice-Make tomato sauce
the same as for poienta. Remove
meat. add about four cups water and
when it bofls add one and one-haIf
cups well Wa shed rice. Cook until
rice is well done. stirring constantly,
and add one-half cup grated Italian
cheese. If it becomes too dry while
cooking add litde warm water.
Serve hot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
DINNER STORIES

Postmaster Hanks of Croydon ran
the general store as well as the post
office and one summer morning a
lanky YOUTH slouched in. removed his
battered straw hat and said:
Mr.. Hanks, l Understand there's
two letters here fur me-one wot
come a month ago and one wot come
last week. I'm afeared my folks must
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

A total of 21S.547 volunteers were
accepted for the regular army between
April 1 and September %. Adjutant
General Mccain has announced.
Thirty of the forty-eight states have
exceeded their quota and are stin ac-
oepting recruits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

Recent events in Washington show
how easy it is for congress to get to-
Ecther on legislative enactments when
adjournment is in sight. A bill can
be introduced and passed in day or
two which earlier in the session would
b. given weeks of discussion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

Il Toilette lead to a suspicion that he
aspires to the distinction of being
Known in history as the CatiIine of the
American senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08
Gosh, Ain,t war Sweet2

If you don't believe that the so
ciety" people are with us in this war
just read the following from the So
ciety column of the Grand Rapids
Herald" and thank God that there is
such a thing as an exclusive set in
this country:
THE most uplifting thing in the
vicinity Just now seems to be the
olive rab men from Fort Sheridan
the Stalwart officers who give prom
Use of becoming the future heroes of
this land. Everybody seems to be ap-
plauding for these newly commits
stoned officers by climaXing their in
terest in entertainments. making the
trim figures the center of the present
gayety.'
"A man has to have a lot of sand
sidewalk business "-Extrac from a
magazine efficiency story
Yes. and he has to have lot of
pep to start in the hot tamale bust
ness.
And a lot of pull to start in the den
tistry business.
And a good punch to be a railroad
conductor Everybody knows all that
without being told.
Why read efficiency magazines?
Eggs at a dollar a dozen.
Eggs that are aged and frozen.
Eggs that stale.
Eggs that are pale.
Eggs that you wish on your cousin.
Eggs that you don't like to worry
Eggs that explode in furry.
Eggs that punk.
Eggs that are bunk.
Eggs-but will Hoover please hurry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

The colonels peace program may
appear little drastic to the central
powers. but then the central powers
will have very little to say when the
time for arranging peace terms ar
rives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

That place is for we-don't-know-
who laughed Mother Beaver, and she
explained that there had been six of
everything in Nthe set of dishes and
that they had wanted to. use them all.
"ch, no." cried Policeman Billy, and
he jumped up hurriedly, Il know
somebody who would enjoy using
those dishes-iust wait minutei"
and before they had a Chance to ask
who, he had disappeared into the
wocds.-(Copyright = Clara Ingram
IudSon.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

l<erensl<y has his hands fun in di-
recting the affairs of Russia, but no
group of willful women is picketing
his doorstep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

Italy seems to be in little need of
aeroplanes. Her soldiers have been
doing much of their fighting above
the clouds all thru the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

Beet Relish-Three cups cooked
chopped beets. two cups chopped cab
bage. one cup fresh ground horse
radish, one cup sugar
Add weakened vinegar to cover thu
same and salt to taste. Put in Gran-
lite kettle, let heat thoroughly and
pack in alright jars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

Under the news censorship estab-
iished in Washington, peace may be
declared months before the American
people will be permitted to hear of it.
Wouldn't that be annoying?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-08

The other senator's should think
twice before eXpelling La Toilette. He
might do more harm out of congress
II an in.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-25
CENSORSHIP WILL
REMAIN FEATURE
OF ESPIONACED|LL
Prohibits Publishing News
That Might Be Useful To
An Enemy
PENALTY is BOTH FINE
!. AND IMPRISONMENT
Bill Carries An Embargo Sec
ton. and Gives President
Tremendous Power

Washington, May 25.-The Gregory
espionage bill-with censorship clause
embodied-was formally agreed to to-
day by house and senate conferees.
The censorship clause makes it a
misdemeanor to publish the names and
positions of military and naval forces
of the United States and her allies.
Under the agreement, administration
of the censorship will not be left with
any board or person. The modified cen
sorship will simply be law.
This is done to meet objections OF
many representatives and senators to
hands of the present government cen
sorship bureau. 1t is expected to pass
both branches of congress.
The censorship section, substitute
agreed to by the conferees and which
now puts it up to the house and SEN
ate for approval reads as follows:
Text of the Bill
4'When the United States is at war,
the publishing wilfully of information
with respect to the movement, num-
bers, equipment, description or dispo-
sition of any of the armed forces of
the United States in naval or military
Operation or with respect to any of the
works intended for the; fertilization OF
defense of any place, which informa-
tion is OF may be useful to the enemy,
is hereby prohibited; and the president
may from time to time by proclamation
declare the character of such above
described information which is or may
be useful to the enemy and in any pros
ecution hereunder the jury trying tho
case shall determine not only whether
the defendant did wilfully publish such
information as set out IN the indict-
ment, but also whether such informa-
tion was of such character as was or
might have been useful to the enemy;
provided that nothing in this section
shall be construed to limit OF restrict
any discussion, comment or criticism OF
the acts or policies Of the government
or its representatives or the publication
of the same.
Penalty for Violation
"fWhoever violates this section shall
upon conviction thereof, be punish
ed by fine of not more than $1,000
or by Imprisonment for not more than
five years, OF both"
The bill will be reported out tomOr--s
row. 1t carries an embargo section and
gives to President Wilson tremendous
powers in conducting different phases
of the war work.
While confeFees met, republicans crit
icised the senate for the expense OF the
daily bulletin issued by the COMMITTEES
on public information, headed by Geo.
Creel.
Senator Brandegee, Conn &c &c ut
wanted to know on whose authority the
bulletin was issued and "Who pays tor
it. "
Senator Fall, New MixieO, ikened
the publication to the daily paper IS
sued by the Carranza government.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-25
DR.. WARREN WAITE HAS
PAID WITH HIS LIFE
Went to the Chair Smiling and
Utterly Indifferent Even
to His Mother

Ossining, N, Y, May 25.-"He was
the gamest man that ever went to his
death in Sing Sing"
This was the verdict today of prison
officials and authorized witnesses who
saw DR.. Arthur Warren Waite, arch
poisoner, scientifically killed in the
electric chair last night.
Waite, who murdered his father-in-
law, John E. Peck, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, and his mother-in-law by pois-
on and germs, in an effort to gain the
family fortune, died in the firm belief
that he would be born again in anoth-
er world. At the last he made arrange
ments with New York spiritualist to
send messages from beyond. He will be
buried near the prison.
Waite displayed utter indifference
to all friends, acquaintances and rela-
tives, including his mother, in his last
hours.
Rev. Peterson, the Presbyterian chap
lain, asked the condemned man If he
had any message to leave.
81 have nothing to say to anybody
on this EARTH" Waite answered sharp
ly. :,
Nothing to say to your mother;"
"Nobody on this EARTH, - he repeat
ed.
( The execution was conducted with
mathematical coldness. 1t was like a
surgical operation in its neatness and
precision.
When the witnesses had filed into
the big, white painted room-resemb-
ing A laboratory-an had taken seats
opposite the slenderly built chair, a
squad of guards was sent for the doom
ed man. The door opened, there came a
rapid trampling of feet. then CHEEKY
call: "Good bye, boys
Smiled with Mask On
"Good bye, Waite. So long Artie.
God bless you, Waite. =
1t was the men in the death cells.
Waite strode briskly in, ahead of his
escort. His eye was clear, his step
jaunty. He seemed vigorous. radiating
life and energy. -Four strides to the
chair and Waite took them eagerly
His face was wrinkled in broad smile
laugh trembled on his lips.
fsThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall
not want, spoke the minister, DR.. A.
N. Peterson He leadeth me-
But Waite was not listening. While
guards adjusted the straps he glanced
over the crowd, as II looking Tor d
friend His smile was fixed. Then the
death mask. But through its slit the
smile still CLEANED.
''Yea, though I walk through the
valley Of the shadow
The power had been turned on and
the minister s voice trailed away into
silence. Two thousand volts were
crashing through Waite's body. The
dying mans left fist elinched. From
his bare right knee, thin ribbon of
smoke curled up. 1t lasted one minute,
fifteen seconds. The fist relaxed. The
body sagged. A consultation of doe
tors, then another shock was ordered.
Five seconds-tbe fist elinched again.
He was still smiling when they took
off the death mask and bore the body
away.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-25

Lest there be a misunderstanding, the
promoters of Bargain day want to state
definitely that there are few mer-
chants OF Salem, who have decided not
to take part an the Bargain day earn
iSal.
These are, however, the exception.
Many storekeepers who have been APP
preached by the advrtising managers of
the Capital journal and Statesman have
said, 81 will not put my name down
on the list, but you can count on me
10 offer bargains on June that will
De worth coming after"
A new spirit Of commercial activity
IL already noticeable in the business see
tion Of salem, in brief, both merchant
and customer are beginning TO wear that
Bargain day smile. -
II Is truly o smile that gladdens the
heart-'fA smile that won't come
off"
It's not Bit like any other smile
any more than spring is like winter.
II begins away down in the inner con
sciousness. II transforms the features.
II warns the heart.
II is Just now very contagious.
Women, men and children are catch
ing IL. II you haven't got il, saskes
alive. get close enough 10 some 'tlive
one" Who has and ''get it, Then
watch for and read every paper for
Bargain day news.
Begin right now and make out a
list Of needed items for personal
use and home service; thea arrange
your plans 10 some 70 Salem on
Bargain day, Saturday, June 2. Don Z
forget the day and date. Dent forget
10 lot down the names Of the Bargain
day stores NJ which rne items on your
list are 70 be purchased. II viii save
you money. Il win save you time. Il
win save sou Inconvenience.
Oh, yes. Don't forget to bring
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-25
SENATE AGAINST
PAY-AS -YOU-CO
PLAN OF FINANCE
Committee Agrees to Cut Out
From $3OO.0OO,OOO to
$55O,OOO,OOO
WOULD REPLACE THIS
BY ANOTHER BOND ISSUE
Fight Expected Not Only In
Senate But In Following
Conference
By Robert j. Bender,

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, May 25.-- Decision by
the senate finance committee to modify
the pay-as-you go" plan for financ-
ing America g part in the great war,
met with vigorous administration op-
position today. ..
Both President Wilson and Secretary
McAdoo have let it be known the full
81 ,S00,0 100000 needed must be raised by
taxation on the present generation.
Both consider it inadvisable further to
disturb the money movement of the
country by attempting to launch more
bond issues now.
Representative Kitchin, chairman of
the ways and means committee, served
notice today he will battle to the end
to the floor Of the house if necessary
any attempt by the senate to foist
bond issue on the revenue bill or other
wise materially alter its present com
plexion. The house and senate com
mittees' tentative agreement to lop off
between $300,000,000 and $550,000, 900
of the taxation program and supplant
this much with bonds, distributing the
UuIuOA Vi tAo WAL ONtC IINS
or ten years, in the future will bring a
big fight in congress.
Trimming the Items.
The senate committee continued its
work of multilating the house bill to-
day 1t was planned when the commit
tee went into session to determine def
nitely Just how much Of the revenue
should be raised by taxation and how
much by bonds. Then the work will
devolve upon individual items in the
bill to ascertain" just where cutsIcan be
made in the provisions adopted by the
house. The committee has already
voted the following points
To strike out the additional retro
active income tax on, incomes earned
in 1916, resulting in reduction of
$1O9,OOO, 900 from the house levy.