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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
VARIETY OF WEATHER
Every Feature Indicated in Kansas
During April.

With dust storms in western Kan
sas during the first part of April.
freezing weather and killing frosts in
other parts of the state and gener-
ally heavy rain during the closing
days of the month Kansas expert
enced a variety of weather during
April just closed. according to the re-
ports of I25 stations of the local
weather bureau. which cover condi-
tons in every county
Kansas received more moisture dur
ing April than in any other month
since last June, and almost as much
as during the five previous months
combined. the reports show At the
close of the month five days of prac-
tically continuous rain had thoroly
soaked the ground in the eastern part
of the state, while there was sufficient
moisture for present needs in nearly
all the western counties The report
continues:
Temperatures were below normal
most of the time, and it was one of
the most cloudy Aprils on record, but
the benefit from the general and
heavy rains more than Offset the lack
of warmth and sunshine
AT Wichita and Concordia it was
the windieSt April on record Dust
storms were frequent and severe in
the western part of the state until
The average temperature for the
month was below normal in almost
every county. Freezing weather and
killing frosts occurred in all parts,
but caused little damage TO crops
The highest temperature reported was
90 degrees at Smith Center, April IS,
and the lowest Is degrees at Colby,
April s.
The average precipitation over the
eastern third of the state was 3-SS
inches. the middle third. 2-9s inches;
the western third, 1856 inches. and for
the entire state Sol inches. O.53 inch
above normal The heaviest monthly
total reported was 6-S7 at Kansas City
and at Linn. Washington county. and
the least O-9S at Cove There was a
light snow over most of the state
some of the extreme northwestern
counties reporting from to IL inches
The abundant moisture caused an
improvement in all crops Wheat that
survived the long winter drought
greened up and made a good growth
and was stooHng when the month
closed Oats. barley and alfalfa did
especially we'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
More Ships Into Service.

Washington. May -Four more of
the seized German ships will be
ready for sea during the present
month A statement today by the
shipping board says the Mafa, ass
tons, has already been repaired and
that within ten days the Armenia
SAGA tons will be ready. The Ar
cadia- 5.454 tons. and the Massovia
$500 tons will be hurried into COM
mission Three great liners the Presi-
dent Lincoln, the President Grant and
the Pennsylvania. are most seriously
damaged of all the ships John A
Donald of the shipping board in di-
rect charge of the repair work. esti-
mates that it will cost $3.50, 900 to re-
pair each ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
STILL ARE OPTIMISTIC
Naval Officials Hope for Device to
Combat the Submarine

Washington. May 7.-Notwfthstand-
ing denials that the naval consulting
board experts had found any perfect
submarine destroyer. Secretary of the
Navy Daniels is highly optimistic over
the prospects in this direction
So TAR Secretary Daniels mas re-
ceived no report from the naval con-
sulting board that successful inven-
ton for the destruction of submarines
has been recently found by its mem
beers.
Navy department officials predict
that the public has heard the last word
it will get until the war has ended as
to whether the naval scientists have
been successful in their efforts. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
GROOM IN A COMEBACK
veteran Pitcher Hangs Up No-IIit
Game Against White SOx.

St Louis, Mo. May Bob Groom
did A real comeback when he dumped
the White Sox without hit or run in
eleven innings. He pitched for the
Washington Senators years ago and
finally was allowed to drift away be-
cause he was losing his effectiveness
His no-hft game is the fourth of
the season as many as were registered
all last season in the two major
lea cues. The others who have pitched
no-hit games this year are: Eddie CT
cote. OF the White SoX: George Mog-
ridge. of the Yanks and Fred Toney
of the Reds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
REMODEL DRUG STORE
Extensive Activities Started by TuIIy-
Mcfarland Company.

Workmen today began remodeling
the interior of the building occupied
by the TulIy-McFarland Drug COM
pany Rexall agents, at Ninth and
Kansas avenue At the end of six
weeks when the work is completed the
store will be one of the most modern
in the city.
4 new front and a corner entra nee
will be installed New tiled floors and
a steel ceiling will be placed in the
interior, also soda fountain booths
upholstered in gray leather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
FEAR DEADLY EPIDEMIC
600 Head of Cattle Have ANTHRAX
Nact.inate People. Too.

Ardmore, Okla May six hun
dreG head of live stock are injected
homa- according to Carl Russell, fed
6ral farm agent here. Veterinarians
under his direction are making q ces-
perate effort to check the spre az Of
thu malady, he said, and are waco nat
inS people as well as horses and az
NILS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
S1,9O0,0OO BY FRAUD
Receiver for Insurance Company Will
Prosecute s-AH Concerned

Pittsburg. Pa. May ii Denny
O'Nein. insurance commissioner of
Pennsylvania. was today appointed re-
ceiver for the Pittsburg Life & Trust
company. on the petition of Harry
Rowans, special counsel named by the
department of justice to investigate
the affairs of the corporation and
criminaIly prosecute all persons con-
nected with the alleged misa ppropria-
ton of sI,s0O,O0O of the company's
funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
SUGAR CROP DOUBLES
Louisiana Output for 1916 Aggregates
6O1 600, 900 Pounds.

Washington. May THE Louisiana
sugar crop of 1915 was practically
twice as great as the crop of 1915
Figures compiled blythe department.
of agriculture show the 1916 crop was
6O7.sO0.OOO pounds against 245,-
nnn 600 mounds IN l9l9-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07

further statement that would indicate
what has been discovered is expected
to be made because of the desire of
the department officials to prevent
word from reaching Germany that this
government has any new methods OF
fighting submarines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
TAFT SEES DARK SIDE
He Thinks Z. S. VIII Lose Millions of
Men in the War.

New York, May TT regret to say
that 1 think before this war is over
We shall have lost millions of men
just as England and France have"
said former President Taft before a
large audience in Grace Methodist
church here.
This country will be the most pow
erful that will sit in the peace confer
ences after the war and our voice will
be for Justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Handkerchiefs

WOmen's sample Handker-
Chief=-20c and 25c values in
all-White, colored embroidery
and COlOred borders; special at
each lSc
MOmen's Linen Initial Hand
kerchiefs with colored initial
and colored rolled edges: regu-
larry for 40c; special.
at. 6 for csc
Women's I5c and zoe Sample
Handkerchiefs. colored an d
white embroidered; special at.
each -----.--.-------- Zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Ribbons

Fancy Ribbon in heavy taffeta
and satin stripes, gold stripes,
and rose patterns: s L to 8 in
wide special, at = off Marked
Price.
Plain GroS Grain and Peco
Ribbon in all the popular shades
from No TO u. spe-
cial -----1I off Marked Price
Fancy Hat Banding and Trim
ming Ribbon in all widths. all
popular colorS-gros grain, peco.
ratine, and many other styles,
in all OF the new designs
At Greatly Reduced Prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Linen Remnants and
Short Lengths

Remnants and short lengths
of able damask and toweling-
a nice variety lengths and quail
tiles to select from: and all at
special prices to close out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Trimmings

One Table or 36-inch Cotton
Dolly Warden and silk Point de
spirit Dress Nets in a beautiful
assortment of dainty colorinSs:
regularly S1-OO a yard; special
at. a yard. ------.---- $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Hosiery

One Lot of WOmen's Full
Fashioned Boot silk Hose. black
only: regularly 65c Pair:
special 4Zc
small Lot of Women's Cotton
Hose-Ribbed. with white feet
15c and 19c values; special lie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07

Charles W Stone watertown. Mass is
dead For forty years Mr. Stone was pay
ing teller of the Revere National bank
until its liquidation During the Civil
war he advocated that paper money be
made legal tender and saw the suggestion
adopted By the government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
WAR TABL0IDS IN
TODAY'S WIRE NEWS

New York istaking William
Massa of the Home Defense league for
German. five United States sailors
tried to make him kiss the insignia on
their sleeves Blows followed Sailors
jailed.
New lYork-Three thousand Rus
slams in Carnegie hall staged a wild
demonstration when Dr. B. E Shatzky
declared he was authorized by the
Petrograd government to announce
mo separate peace possible
New York-MOre than zoe Column
bia students who leave for war work
abroad this week marched on the
campus with So West Point cadets
Then all Joined in singing war hymns
New York-New Scots, forming a
regiment dared the rain and march
ed behind "a pipers as 1000 cheered
They will become part of the United
States army.
New York-Shadow Lawn. the
Summer White house. is now the
property of the Harson-Lansham cor
poratfon. 1t figured in a S3,OOo.0ao
deal and helped pay for an apart
ment house that became the property
of Joseph B. Greenhut-
Cleveland. Ohio - Many women
pacifists are being found by school
census enumerators in Cleveland Of
ten mothers hesitate and occasionally
refuse to give information about sons
of military age
Cleveland. Ohio-Merchants and
business men of Cleveland will be
assessed within the next few weeks
TO have a reserved war fund of $3.50
600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
S1.75 33-inch Broadcloth
Shifting Silks, S1.59

500 Yards of the choicest quail
ity striped Shifting silks made
These are OF exceptional quality
heavy and of firm weight
They will give lasting service.
They derive the name broad
cloth from their excellent weight
and soft qualities Absolutely
fast colors; specially priced at a
yard .----------.-,-$1.59
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Save "a on Wash Goods
Remnants
Domestics and
Beddings

75c BIeached SheetS-size SIX
30 inches-made with center
each $50.
Soc BIeached SiIccting-St
inches wide, special, a yard 29c
lie Bleached Muslin-36 in.
wide, sale price, a I'd. 1919 e
Remnants of Sheeting. Tub
ing and Muslins, at 25fc OFF
Regular Prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Chinese Shantung Pongees

We shall place on sale today
so pieces of 33-inch genuine
Chinese Pongees. qualities that
if purchased today would be
worth even more than s1-00->
Your choice. a yard 79c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Mems Shirts
Dress Goods

One Table of 42-inch Checks
and PIaids in com binations Of
black and white. green and
black. red and black, and blue
and black; non-shrinkable- Reg
ularly 75c and soc a yard; spe-
Ctal. at a yard .-- 60r
Ono Lot of 54-inch Black and
White Stripes and Piaids. worth
$500 a yard: special $2.25
One Lot of 54-inch S1.50
Black and White Checks. spe-
cial at, yard ..Sl, 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
800 Yards Printed Pongee:

in large and small designs;
beautiful qualities to match
plain materials; regular S2.00
qualities; special at I'd SITS
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

home the flowers sent by well-wish-
ers
The organization has very am
bilious program for the year, which
includes the establishment OF an
employment bureau in addition to
its other activities Arrangements
were also announced by President
Reading lookine TO the relief oi
the members suffering because OF
the coal situation.
The president appointed the fol
lowing TO chairmanships OF the
standing committees:
Membership, William Hibbler;
public safety. Charles Dunbar: pub
lie health. Thomas Shuttleworth
public convenience. w II. Munger
transportation. lanes Kearney; edu
cational. Joseph Campbell. enter
tainment. Or. T. Jamison, finance
Bruce Morrison; miscellaneous
George reagan.
A feature OF the evenings pro
gram was an address by Aid. Il
G. Mitter member OF the organ
izatiOn
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
Mother Praises Remedy
That Relieved Her BQbv
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Is a Dependable Family
Laxative

Nearly all tho sickness incident to
baby's life is due 90 constipation,
or inaction OF the bowels AZ the
first indication Of irregularity in
this important function, relief should
be afforded promptly. A mild laxa-
tive should be administered 10 gently
carry of the congested waste and
leave the stomach and bowels free to
perform their allotted tasks.
OF the various remedies recon-
mended TO relieve constipation. the
combination Of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin, as prescribed by DR.. w.
b Caldwell and sold IN drug stores
under the name of Or CaldwelI's
Syrup pepsin. If the most effective
II contains no opiate or narcotic
drug. is pleasant to the taste. mild
and gentle in action, and quickly
brings the desired relief in an easy.
natural manner
Mrs c. j Douglas, Mason. H.,
writes that she cannot say enough
In praise OF Or Caldwel's Syrup
Pepsin as dependable family laxa-
tive. Little Mary Eva had been
badly constipated until they tried
pr Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. which
brought the first natural relief the
child had had in two weeks.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
KOEHLER WANTS
FOOD EMBARGO
Would Put Legislature on
Record as FavOring
Export Ban
BY W. l.. CALNON.

(Stdf Correspondent Detroit Times)
LANSING. Mich, Jan. i2 -Sena-
tor Herman Koehler, OF Detroit, in
a Joint resolution introduced by him,
wants to put the Michigan legisla.
ture on record as favoring an em.
barge on food supplies and fuel that
are being shipped now to Europe.
The resolution recites that the high
cost OF living is being made worse
by shipments out OF this country and
that an embargo would help reduce
living costs here. The resolution
aims to notify Michigan's United
States senators and congressman
that the legislature favors An EN-
barge Under the rules the resolu-
tion was tabled for a day, but prob
ably will not be taken up for 10
days or more.
Senator Koehler had tabled indef-
initely resolution OF censure intro
duced by him and aimed NJ ~ U. of
VI faculty members who signed a
memorial several months ago ex-
pressing sympathy with the cause
OF the entente allies in Europe. The
resolution characterizes the momor.
ial as in conflict with President viii
sons neutrality proclamation.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
FURNITURE STORE
SWEPT BY FIRE;
DAMAGE, So, 500


Fire In the furniture store OF sto-
Ucll & Noble al Nos 22S7s9 West
Jefferson ave. about 1880 Friday
murnins, caused damage 10 the
building and stock estimated AT 81
900 Firemen were handicapped by
ocnse spoke from burning uphol-
gtory.
An oyerheated stove resulted IN
slight damage to the home Of Carl
Schmidt 40 - Cabot-sl
While thawing out gas pine.
workmen ser fire to The premises al
No $50 Woodward ave. owned by
Fred sanders. No ~ WoodV ard.
ave. and occupied by John Bregg.
Damage was slight.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
CHADSEY To ASK
| | new SCHOOLS
School Superintendent Has S3,-
100000 Program for the
Coming Year

Expenditure Of $1,000 900 in 1917
Is for II new school buildings and
80 additions to present buildings Will
be recommended rs supt Chadsey
in a meeting Of tho beard Of edu'
cation real estate committee. next
TUESDAY.
The new buildings proposed by
the superintendent of schools in
clude one junior high school and
schools for cripples and deaf mutes.
Sites must be purchased for 10 of
the proposed buildings.
Supt Chadseys program Of school
expansion for the next five years
contemplates IS new buildings and
additions TO IS buildings now in use.
The new junior high school probably
Viii be located al Brooklyn-ave. and
Locust-st near the Franklin school.
Some of the new buildings will be
located in annexed territory.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
SLEEPER FAVORS
BUDGET PLAN

Director l. y Epson and Sccre-
tary Ralph stone. or the Detroit Blu
Ieau OF Municipal Research. return.
ed from Lansing, Thursday. with the
news that Gov sleeper looks favor
ably on the bureaus offer 10 help
formulate a practical state budget
system. The bureau has offered 70
make a survey OF state departments.
Gov. Sleeper said he considered the
bureaus services valuable but re-
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
THIEF HURLS
BRICK, STEALS
S244 IN JEWELRY

Jewelry valued at s244 was stolen
FROM the store OF Miller-Hoefer Co,
No 80 State-st., early Friday morn
ing. by thieves who threw brick
thru the window. The robbers es
capped
Charged with the larceny OF a
sea'skin coat, valued at 5000, from
Miss Edna Morrill,. No. AGA Fourth
St Clarence and Fred Buile, broth
ers We're arrested in their home
No. $50 Brush-st. early Friday morn.
ing by Detectives Golden. Bande
mer and Staples. Miss Morrill, al
leGes she saw one Of the men leay-
ing he house with tho garment
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
WEST WARREN
FOLK INSTALL
NEW OFFICERS

Newly yelected officers were in
stalled in an enthusiastic meeting
Of the West Warren Residents as
sociatlon. IN West Warren hall.
Thursday evening The attendance
was nearly 200 and the installation
ceremonies We're followed by an in.
teresting program OF speeches The
new president. r. w Reading. was
installed by retiring President Bruce
Morrison and then installed the
other officers The nav executive
had TO summon a truck TO carry
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

Neil Fiauery. grandson OF Neil C..
Flatiery an undertaken. left an sis.-
600 estate, according to petition
for administration filed Thursday in
rrobatg curt by the young mans
mother Mrs HarrIo, l.. Flattery Re
was killed by an automobile Jan. 2.
1917. A mother, brother and sister.
all OF No. sc Davenportst, survive
him.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
George II. kIrchner Under Knife.

George H. kirchner, president OF
the German-American bank and o.
rector OF the Guaranty Trust com
pany underwent successful opera
ton Thursday. in Harper hospital,
for gall stones. His condition was
favorable Friday
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
POLICE MATRON
INJURED BY CAR

Mrs Frances Stoddard, matron
in the woman's detention home OF
the police department on Garfield.
ave east was struck by Wood
ward car at Columbia-si shortly be.
tore O'Clock, Thursday afternoon,
and sustained badly laccraied
scalp and fracture Of the collar
bone She was trying 20 cross tho
avenue when struck Mrs Stoddard
ia recovering In tho receiving hos
pital
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

Dr. Caldweli's Syrup Pepsin IL sold
in drug stores everywhere and costs
only fifty cents bottle. To avoid
limitations and ineffective substitutes
be sure to ask for Or. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin. See that facsimile
OF DIR. Caldwell's signature and his
portrait appear on the yellow carton
in which the bottle is packed. A
trial bottle. free OF charge. can be
obtained by writing to DR.. w. B.
Caldwell, 455 Washington St. Monti-
cello, Illinois
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

Judge searl ruled Thursday. that
condemnation proceeding, should be
instituted h the NrW York Central
railroad 80 acquire Eve ~ of land
~ riqutt'e-aVe and Russell-st., be
longing 70 Mrs Elizabefn Taller.
fesi,mony was Introduced thar an
agent oi tne road pursued Mrs Tul-
Ter from hog resid nee a Hotel
Caar'eynix with % check for Si0o-
600 Her attorneys contendcd that
Tho land is worth s85qoa0 and that
tho raihoad's cfer was not made in
good fath Judge Scarf however.
decided that the oner was made III
good faith anA warranted condom.
nation nroceedfnzs
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
Refuses IS Cor Ear of Corr.

SPRINGFIELD. III. Jan 10. j W.
Workman. farmer. recently re
fused s25 for a single ear OF corn on
exhibit, az corn show The ear
has won g. prizes
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

First railroad cars with raised
roofs and ventilators used in United
States in 1886
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12
SLEEPER NAMES
men FOR JOBS
Dr. Frank Shumway. OF Lam
sing, New Pardon Board
Member

LANSING. Mich. Jan De- GOV.
sleeper Thursday sent tue follow
ing appointments 20 The senate tor
confirmation
Dr Frank ~ S.umway. Of Ian
sing member Of the board of par.
dons for the term ending Dec 3l.
1927
Walter } Hunsaker OF sapinaw,
rs a state ash commissioner. for
the term ending bee 81 1922
Herbert r. Powell. of ionia, as a
member OF Tho state board Of me.
dlation and conclliation to succeed
Frank l.. Dodge. for the term end.
ing Aug. %. 1917.
Allison l.. Wright ~ BAD Axe as
member of The board of trlstecs
Of he Michigan School for The
Deaf A. Flint FOR tho term ending
Dec 81. 1879
Franklin T sayre. OF Fluahing,
as a member OF the board OF trus.
tees OF the Industrial School for
Boys. for the term ending Dec 21
1929
William O Lee. OF Port Huron
as member of 'hc board NJ man
ayers of the Michigan Soldiers
home 10 succccd John II Dennis
fer the term ending Feb 1S 1927
Spencer ~ 8lakeiy OF nad Axe.
as member Of the board of man.
ayers of The Michigan Soldiers
home 70 surceed Robcri J Fross
for thc term ending Feb -. i9el
-. ,
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

setyed decision on is oncr % stse
it's services az cost.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

John y Rockefeller fr is u hc
the orator lofay af fhe annual
Founders Lay e.cfcis gt Cornell
university slii- suhieot Wilt The
personal relation IN ndGr
The Detroit times., 1917-01-12

THlS watch has IL Jewels. which
reduce friction Il is adjusted
so that its correct fimekecpins
nor BY the position In which 20 is carr
YOU arc insured lglnst the stem pui
you pull the watch out of your pocket
wear and the double-roller.c cscapemcn
stress Of service Nothing can stop
md breaking
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-08-30

people who are living in a country
should be Of the country, and a part
of it, and not maintain customs, re-
lations and habits foreign to the
country; he suggested and said that
he hoped that after the wal was over
we would all have become so
thoroughly A~mericanized that there
would not be in the United States
any school conducted in a foreign
language.
There was absolutely nothing said
that could in any way be construed
as criticising the teaching Of any
foreign language in the schools. His
whole statement, as we understood it,
was aimed at the conducting of
schools in a foreign language, and
no particular foreign language was
mentioned or referred to. =
In this same connection Mr.. Bangs
referred to the fact that it would be
we'll for the churches to be conducted
in the official language of this
country, but there was nothing said
by him that could be construed as
criticising the Norwegians or any 9TH
err nationality. except the Germans in
the conduct of the war. and yer with
respect to that his reference was en-
tirely to the Imperial German Gov
eminent.
In closing hermit us to say that
there was nothing said nv Mr.. Bangs,
in his address from the heoinning to
the end to which n loval American
citizen could take exception.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-08-30

Velva, N. D., Aug. 27.-John Myer
expects to realize 5000 from his tract
of cabbages, which he will market at
5 cents a pound. The patch covers an
acre and a half.