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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
Man Walks Ahead of Freight,
Chicago to Topeka.
He Does 1t to Prove There Is q
Freight Congestion.
HE'S NOW WALL KING TO DENVER
Believes He Can Get There
Ahead of the Consignment.
1t Takes a Car 80 Days-SOme-
times-Chicago to Topeka.

Freight congestion may be myth
1t all depends on ones viewpoint. If
you are a shipper it isn't. If you are
a railroad man the congestion isn't
serious at all.
For the last six months railroad
officials have been telling shippers the
car shortage isn't half as bad as it
might be- Shippers declare it's worse
than it should be. Today Topeka
commission men and shippers believe
for the time being at least they have
won their point A 19-year-old boy,
Frank Manley of Chicago, possessor
of a pair of good legs. demonstrated
the snail like movement of freight
cars from. Chicago to Topeka.
On May IA Manley helped load c.
B. & Q. car No. 109S94 in Chicago.
1t was billed to Denver. The youth
wagered he could beat it to Topeka
and not ride a passenger or pay car
fare. He arrived in Topeka this week
ahead of the car after walking all
the way. The car was three days
coming from Kansas City to Topeka,
according to a local commission man.
Wednesday Manley started out from
Topeka to beat the car to Denver
He is nos to catch u ride on any con-
veyance if he is to win his wager.
Seriousness of the car congestion
on railroads here is shown in the fact
that it takes a car of freight about
thirty days to come from Chicago to
Topeka, under usual hauling policies
now. Before congestion became a
reality last fall thirty days was the
regular time between New York and
the Pacific coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
WOULD HAVE F.
ALL KNOW
TRUE FACT
81 Want to Tell Everyone
About Tanlac," Mrs.
Mohs Declares.

Hutchinson. Kan, May 23.-'I want
to tell all the people in Reno county
that Tanlac is the most wonderful
medicine I've ever tried Mrs E. F.
Mohs, wife of a prominent resident of
Pretty Prairie, Kan, near here, said
on February 15-
This medicine has certainly done
wonders in my case" she continued
For years l suffered from stomach
trouble in a very severe form and my
system generally was all run down
The little food 1 ate didn't digest
properly, causing gas to form in nay
stomach. 1t was hard for me to re-
tain food in my stomach, at times.
Il really feel better in every way
since aking TanIac. | have a hearty
appetite, eat anything. l care, for and
the food digests properly now. In
fact, I'm never bothered with my
stomach any more. Tan1ac has per-
formed wonders for me and 1 gladly
recommend it"
Tanlac, the Master Medicine. is es-
peciaIly beneficial for stomach, liver
and kidney trouble, catarrhal COM
plants, nervousness, sleepleSsness, loss
of appetite and the like.
Tanlac is now being introduced and
explained in Topeka at Tully- McFar-
land Drug Store.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
JOffre and Viviani Gratified
Over Their Trip.
"This Looks Like New York.
Says Marshal in Paris.
GIVEN z MILLION FRANCS
Gifts to French Mission Have
Just Been Counted.
President Wilson Sends Long
Letter to Pres. POincare.

Paris, May 24.-Enormous crowds,
cheering unanimously. welcomed the
French mission to the United States
on its arrival here from America.
Premier Ribot, Minister of the Inter-
ior Malvy, and other cabinet minis
tiers. met the ENJOYS.
why this is like New York. said
Marshal Joffre as the missions auto
mobiles were halted on account of the
density OF the cheering crowds.
Premier Ribot congratulated the
members of the mission upon the re-
suits of their trip to America as did
the other cabinet members. Various
generals and admiralS were at the sta
ton to meet their respective chiefs as
well as numerous members of parlia
ment. All the way from Brest crowds
filled the stations and NJ. Niviani and
Marshal Joffre received deputations
of the principal authorities. After the
official reception was over NJ. Niviani,
discussing his departure from Wash
ington, said:
II told President Wilson how deep
ly touched 1 was by the manifesto
tions of the sympathy of the Amer
lean people.
The president replied simply:
1--WE are brothers in the same
cause"
Trying to Answer Letters.
Brest, May 24-Members of the
French mission to America have ar
rived safely, after a pleasant voyage
devoid of encounters with either
mines or submarines. The ship that
brought the mission dropped anchor
nine days after it's distinguished pas
sengers had said farewell to President
Wilson. In spite of their crowded
days in America. the commissioners
showed little fatigue when they start
ed on their voyage.
The first morning out, Minister of
Justice Vivini was clamboring ir
the rigging, swinging from deck to
deck like a candidate for athletic
honors. Marshal Joffre took his ex-
ercise in answering letters. NJ. vi
viani and Marshal Joffre received
thousands of letters from Americans
and regretted very much the impos-
sibility of answering all, particularly
those from children. They believe
they have acknowledged all communi-
cations containing money, the total
amount received for various charities
amounting to about two million francs
All the mem bers of the mission
nave returned to France satisfied with
their trip They were delighted v-5th
the courtesy of the president. Ne
warmth of the public reception and
the good will toward France shown
wherever they went They brought
away with them the conviction that
America would play a part in the wal
commensurate with her greatness
President Wilson in saying goodbye
gave NJ. Viviani a cordial letter tC
President Poincare of consfdera BILE
length covering three pages writer
in the presidents rather close hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
URGES CLEAN CAMPS
Capper Appeals to Wilson to Keep
Vice Away From Soldiers.

Governor Capper has appealed to
President Wilson for an order re-
stricting sales of liquor and all forms
of vice within a ten-mile zone sur
rounding military training camps
The governor stated in his telegram
to the president that hundreds of
Kansas mothers have appealed to him
for assistance in securing an order
against all forms of vice in military
camp districts.
The governors telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson was as follows:
ION behalf of the people of Kansas, who
will send 10000 of their sons to serve the
nation, l respectfully urge that every pos
sible precaution be taken to protect them
from communicating and debauching in
fluences. Civic and religious organizations
of all kinds turnout the state are demand
ing that every power of the federal gov
eminent. civil and military, be invoked and
exercised TO, guarantee to these boys the
best possible environment, moral and
physical, that they may be returned to
their homes at the close of the war, sound
clean, wholesome sober men.
Hundreds of mothers are appealing to
me by letter to intercede with you be-
half of their sons. These mothers have a
right to be heard: these boys have a
right to be protected. l therefore respect
fully urge that the congress and war de-
partment maintain a safety zone of not
less than ten miles around every army
camp. in which the traffic in liquor and
vice shall be absolutely prohibited. So
local authorities will do their best to en-
force our laws, but we appeal to you to
establish now national policy of an army
free from commercialized vice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
SHEEHAN WINS BOUT
Missouri Soldier Rocks Kid Otto to
Sleep in Short Fight.

The fighting Missouri boys of Com
pany K had their reputation upheld
Wednesday night when Kid Sheehan
rocked Young Otto to sleep in the
fourth round of their bout which was
the feature card of the soldier smoker.
Sheehan had been trained by Sergeant
Saunders and was at his best from the
first gong. forcing Otto to the ropes
repeatedly.
Miller won from Cuperly in straight
falls and Kid Pinky was given a de-
cision over Young Swain. Kid Lucas
and Battling Nelson fought to draw
Topeka Jack johnson refereed the
bouts for the soldiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
Doesn't hurt a bit! Corns and calluses
loosen and fall off! Magicl
Few drops of Freezone take all pain and soreness
from corns instantly

No humbugl Any corn,
whether hard, soft or be-
tween the toes. will loosen
right up and lift out, with
out a particle of pain or
soreness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
WILL RUSH ROAD WORK
j. Frank Smith Attempting to Push
Construction in Kansas.

J. Frank Smith, president of the
Kansas Good Roads association, will
leave tomorrow for Simpson. Kansas,
where he will address a good roads
meeting Friday night Saturday after
noon he is scheduled to speak to a
gathering at Glasco, while Saturday
night he will address another road
meeting at Salina- On Monday night
he will attend a big road meeting at
Great Bend and on Tuesday will speak
at Hoisington, returning to Topeka
Wednesday,
At all of these meetings a strong
effort will be made to unite the road
boosters and the county commissioners
in outlining plan of real road con-
struction in order that at least a few
miles of hard surfaced roads may be
built in these particular counties be-
fore the end of the present year In
nearly every meeting that Mr.. Smith
has attended so far a definite PROPOSE
ton has been placed before the people
and adopted looking to the building of
several miles of improved road at an
early date. 1t is believed that wher-
ever a few miles can be built it will
be an easy matter to get many more
miles constructed in the years to come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes and sprinkIed in the foot -ba tn.
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
Breaking in New Shoes Try it to-day.
Sold everywhere. 25c- Don't accept any
substitute Trial package FREE. Address.
Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, y. ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24

will loosen and can be lifted
right off with the fingers.
Freezone doesn't eat out
the corns or calluses but
shrivels or rather loosens
them without even irritating
the surrounding skin.
Just think. No pain at
all; no soreness or smarting
when applying it or after
wards. Try a little and see
for yourself. 1t is surprising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-24
Threaten Town With MiIitary Law.

Sackets Harbor, n. Y, May pa
threat to place this town under martial
law if the saloons don't quit selling
liquor to members of the officers re-
serve training camp. was issued by
Lieutenant Colonel Sample today. The
Communicates action followed
drunken brawf between negro work
men at the camp after visit to town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
MISS BALLOU WINS
stanton Girl Won Alma College
Oratorical Contest.

On Wednesday evening of this
week, Miss Adelaide Ballou of Stan
ton, senior in Alma college, won first
place in the ladies' oratorical contest
with the grafton, THE Pride Of Amer
lea" and as a result Of her victory
over the other six contestants, she
will represent Alma college at the
Michigan intercollegiate oratorical
contest TO be held in March.
Miss Marie Doane of this city won
second place with the grafton, "A Plea
for Self-expression,' and Miss Ruth
Dutt, also of Alma, was given third
place with the grafton. Stripes and
Bars"
In her grafton, The Pride of Amer
ica," Miss Ballou made a great plea
for closer companionship between
father and son, the latter the pride
of America. Her Grafton was well
written, shows plenty of good thought
and hard study and has Of the making
q good showing at the state contest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
MRS. HENRY DEAD

Mrs. Perry Henry, a highly respect
ed resident of this city, passed away
at her home last Saturday evening, at
the age of as years. Mrs. Henry had
been a desident Of Alma for some
years, having moved here from St
Louis with her husband and family.
The funeral services were held from
the late home on Tuesday of this
week.
Emma Elizabeth Riebler was born
December s, 1870, at Lodi, Seneca
county, Ohio She was married to
Perry Henry October %, 1888. To
them were born nine children. Her
life was devoted entirely to her fam
lily. She was a faithful wife, low
ing mother and true friend To
know her was to love her and her
cheerful and unselfish disposition won
for her many friends.
She had been a patient sufferer for
many months and while she desired
to live for the sake of her family, she
was prepared for the change if God
took her away Although we mourn
her here we know she is at rest
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Safe on His gentle breast"
She quietly passed away Saturday
evening, January IS. 1917, aged &C
years and % days She leaves a hus
band, five sons, two brothers, one sis
ter and host Of friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
THE CHURCHES

Church Of Christ January IA,
1917, morning services at 1000 a. m.
Bible school at ll:15 a. m. Young
peoples {. +. AZ 600 p. m. Preach.
ing at p. m.
Lutheran Church-The Lutheran
services next Sunday will be in Ger
man. Services are held in the u. B.
church on Hastings street. near
State street, at 200 p m
Baptist Church,. w. Priest, pas
ter, residence, S02 Gratiot avenue.
Sunday morning service at 1000
o'clock; sermon. The Kings Bust
ness" Sunday school at 11:15. B.
y p. u. meeting at s o'clock; topic,
Ought" leader, Hazel Shankel.
Evening service at 7 o'clock; sermon,
The Crucifed Christ" Thursday
night prayer meeting at 1880.
First Presbyterian Church Will
liam II. Mason, pastor. Sunday, Jan
uary 18th, 10 a. m. public worship;
subject. "Thirsting for the Springs.
1880 a. m. Sabbath school 2:45 p.
m. East End Sabbath school. 6l5
p. m. Y. p. S. c. f.. 700 p. m. public
worship; subject, Power in Repose."
Thursday, January Is, 1880 p. M,
prayer meeting
Methodist Episcopal Church-The
protracted meetings at the Methodist
Episcopal church will continue
through the coming week, and will al
50 be held on Sunday. The work of
Rev. Hugh Smith here is meeting
with great success and no one should
miss hearing this great evangelist.
Services start promptly at 1880 p. m.
every evening during the campaign
which Is now in progress.
st. Johns Church--The regular
services Of the st. Johns church will
be held during the coming week. Sun
day morning at the church service the
pastor will preach on the subject. "a
God Who Conceals"
Christian Science-First Church OF
Christ, Scientist, holds its service in
the Alma Savings Bank building
every Sunday morning at 1920 a. m,
and every Wednesday evening at 1880
~. IN. Subject for January l4th,
Sacrament" Reading room open
Saturday afternoon from 200 until
400 o'clock.
United Brethren Church-The pas
tor will preach at the United Brethren
church next Sunday morning on the
subject, Growth in Grace" All 9th
er services Of the week will be held
a. usual
Friday night at the Salvation Army
hall, Adjt. A. Hopkins Of Detroit will
have charge Of the services of the
evening. Regular meetings are held
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evenings at 800. Services Sunday at
1000 a. m. Sunday school at $3.50,
and evening services at 7:30 p. m. On
Sunday. January 14th, at $3.50 p. M,
the Salvation Army will start its
Sunday school Greed and national
ity makes no difference. Start the
new year right by joining. Every
body is young enough
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
GETS HELME'S o. h.

The Deluxe Candy company of this
city has received signal honor from
the State Dairy and Food Depart
ment of Michigan. large placard
has been posted in the store, announc-
ing that it has been inspected by the
and found to be in a fine
sanitary condition. 1t is signed by
James Helme, state dairy and food
commissioner
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
NOTICE

Democratic jollification and ban
quet at Alma, in the Alma high
school gymnasium at 8 o'clock Friday
evening, January 10, 1917. All are
cordially invited to attend. Ladies
are especially urged TO hear the ex-
cellent program.
Don't miss hearing Hon. John j.
Lentz of Ohio. q man Of national
reputation.
Tickets can be had by applying to
A. Mccall, secretary, Ithaca, Michi-
gan, on or before January 18th.
Tickets $l.00 each.
Music by Medler's City orchestra
and Alma college quartet
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

At luncheon given at the Herki-
mer hotel in Grand Rapids last week
Saturday, with Miss Ethel Rogers as
hostess of the occasion, the engage
ment Of her sister, Miss Frances
Adeline Rogers. to John Major Dun
ham was announced. Miss Rogers is
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
f.. Rogers Of Grand Rapids. John
Major Durham, is the son of Mrs. II.
Nj. Durham, formerly of this city. The
date Of the wedding has been set for
January Goth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
CARD OF THANKS

We most earnestly wish TO express
our deepest appreciation to all our
friends and neighbors who so kindly
shared with US our recent bereave-
ment.
Perry Henry,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richardson,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry,
George Henry,
Clare Henry,
Mr. and Mrs. John Christman
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
RESIGNS HER POSITION

Mrs. Orville Smith. cashier at the
local Office Of Wells Fargo & Compa-
ny, express, has resigned her posi-
ton to take effect on Saturday of this
week. She has been at the local of
fees of that company for nearly
three years and at all times has been
an efficient employee.
She will be succeeded by Miss Form
Rule Of this city, who is well versed
in bookkeeping and should make an
able successor 10 the retiring
cashier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
COUNCIL WANTS BIDS

At the meeting OF the city council
on Tuesday night of this week mo-
ton was carried to ask for bids Oh
easing and testing certain
ten-inch wells for the improvement OF
the water supply Of the city Of Alma.
Bids will be received until January
25rd and must be accompanied by Ger
titled checks for 100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
Past Due Tax Notice

From January 10th to Februar,
BIRD | will collect city taxes at th'
drug store
c. K. MURPHY,
t73-4t) City Treasurer.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-08
ADVERTISED LETTER Llsr.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the
M'sSo''la. Mont, postoffice for the
week ending June ., 1917:
Condota Angelo. T.. Il. Allen. Mica
ahc Anderson. Mrs. Cor.ielia Auburn.
w. j Hartses. Emmett Bartlett. ].
w. Bentley. Miss Sara Blodgett, James
brown. Ned Buker. Il. Bullock. Lac
CARA Bugli. Pierce Byers, Bill bowers
G).
j. Nj. Calls. Calumet Poultry Farm
=. H. Chen. Mrs. r. Clark. NJ. NJ.
'ohlon. Miss Lillian Conrad. Mrs, LII.
cretla Collins. Frank Coyie, Jack w
corcoran. August Croci, Thomas NJ
Cusket. Joe Cunningham. George Toll
tutova. II. Cook, Frank Corcoran
George Eekard. Hugh Eaton. Mike
Easan. J. r.. Ensley.
Earl Fuller.
L. =. Garrett. Mrs. Amy Cillebo At,..
veronica Gishwiller. Mrs, $. G. erie
void.
Mrs. A. Hearl. Mrs. Clifford ,yorr,.
y mart. J. W. Holmes. Mr. and
WITS nopert Houtson. Jimmie Hutsell
>. J. Schiffner Invest Co., J. p
''.nes' Leslie Jacobs. Viggo Jensen.
Arthur kukelow.
'''"'y' rTeu I1oSey, Mile. Lux
anne George Lynch. Theodore Ioyold
Mrs. GLADYS Muller. Frank McClain.
Archie McPhail. a. McPhaiI.
H. r.. Neal. Mrs. Tillie Nelson, Leo
Noohah. Mrs. Thora Noble, A. G, Nick
erson. '''."-
John Oberly.
Henry c. Potts.
ray rerring CD. Mrs. c. Il. Phe,ns.
MISS Rose Sherman. ]. II. Shearrop
=. r.. Sorenson, Mrs. Clara Sullivan
Mrs. NJ. X. Swartz. "'''
Turatsa ''a'
IRWIN VOCAL. Mrs. Glenn Valiant.
J"hn Welch. +. L. Ward.
Juan Lahabedra, Juan z,v,vcar,
}. w. LISTER. Postmaster
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-08
Bankrupt,


IN the District Court Of the United
States, District OF Montana.
IN the Matter of James L. James.
Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
4th day of June. A. u. 1917, in the
above entitled court, J. l.. James,
bankrupt filed his petition for final
discharge. and that the said court
fixed the 10th day of July, a. ID. 1914
ut 10 A. m. at Helena, Montana, at the
court room OF said court. rs the time
ana place for hearing said petition, at
which time and place all creditors an d
other persons interested may appear
ana offer objections II any they have,
why said petition should not be grant .
ed and said petitioner discharged.
Witness the Honorable Geo. NJ. Bour-
Guin. Judge. and the seal Of said court
atlAed. at Butte. Montana. this 9Th
day OF June. A. ID. 1917.
Attest: GEO. W. SPROULE,
'"EAL) Clerk
by II. II. WALKER,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-08
Bankrupt.

In the District Court of the l'nited
States. District OF Montana,
IN the Matter OF II. Il. Day. BANKRUPT.
Notice Is hereby given that on the
attn day of June. A. ID. 1917, In the
above entitled court. II. Il. Day, Bank
rupt. filed his petition for final dis
charge. and that the said court fixed
the 10Th day OF July. A. u. 1917, at 10
n. m.' At Helena, Montana, at the court
room OF said court. as the time and
pace Tor nearing said petition. at
which time and place all creditors and
other persons interested may appear
ana offer objections if'any they have,
why said petition should not be grant
cd and said petitioner discharged.
witness the Honorable Geo, NJ, Hour-
quin. Judge, and the seal of said court
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-08
Notice Of Probate Of Will.

IN the District Court OF the Fourth IN
dlcia' District OF the state OF Mon
lama in and for the County OF Mis-
Soula.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Maria
i. Higgins, Deceased.
pursuant to an order of said Court
made on the Attn day OF June, 1917. no.
nce ~ hereby given that Saturday, the
aoth day OF June, 1917. at 2 O'clock y.
IN. OF said day, at the Court Room OF
said Court. at the Court House in the
County OF Missoula. has been annoint.
ca ns the time and place for proving
IN" VIII of Maria Il. Higgins. decea se,i'
ana Tor hearing the applications of
Kate II. Mccormick for the issuance
10 her OF Letters Parliamentary when
anu Where any person interested may
appear and contest the same,
Dated June 4th. 1917.
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