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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
HELPING RUSSIA.
crisis.

The telegraph announces that the
United States Railroad Commission,
consisting of five railway executives,
which left Washington for Petrograd
on May 9, has reached Japan.
The commission will convey assur-
ance to the Russian government that
the United States stands ready to fur
nish all the rolling stock and material
most urgently needed by Russia at
this time.
The commission will study on the
ground the Russian railway situation,
with a view to ascertaining the exact
nature of the assistance required.
When, as result of this investiga-
ton, the American government re-
ceives a report upon the most press
ing requirements, in the way of men as
we'll as of materials, it will, working
in conjunction with the railroads and
railroad supply houses, see to it that
the required assistance is rendered
without delay, and with such liberality
as the railway systems and manu-
featuring capacities of this country
permit r.
The failure of the Russian railway
system in pre-war times, notwith-
standing the stupendous sums spent
upon it, and the breakdown since the
beginning of the war, resulting in the
piling up at the seaport terminals of
merchandise which cannot be moved
for months, have not been due so
much to lack of equipment, it is said,
as to a failure to observe the first
principles of railroading in the care
and manipulation of the equipment
at hand.
Taking into consideration present
needs alone, it has been estimated.
that a billion and half dollars could
be profitably spent on the equipment,
double-tracking and extension of the
railways of Russia. While no such
expenditure in money or materials ic
contemplated on the part of theAmeri-
lean government at this time, what
ever valSation may be placed on the
proffer of locomotives, tracks and
cars which the commission is to make
to Russia, the returns on the invest
ment, to both countries will be large
ly in direct proportion to the extent
to which American railway men are
furnished to cooperate in the direc-
ton and operation of the roads.
In helping Russia with its present
railway problem the United States will
not only be serving the immediate
military requirements of that country,
but it will be laying the groundwork
for the reconstruction expected after
the war. The geography and develop
ment of Russia are such that the lines
whose improvement will be of military
advantage now, are the lines which
will be most useful and necessary in
developing the resources and COM
merce of the country later on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
AN ENEMY IN CAMP.

Viewed from the standpoint of an
enemy of his country, Joseph L. Bris-
tow, chairman of the public utilities
commission of Kansas, could not have
chosen a more opportune time to
come out with a denunciation of a
was timed to appear Immediately pre-
ceding the day set apart for registra-
ton for the selective draft.
Whenever this country has been at
war, in the past, there have been men
of the Bristow type. During the
Revolution they were called Tories. In
the Civil war they were called Cop
perheads' Compared with this type
the Stacker" is a patriotic gentle
man. Altho he endeavors to evade
the performance of his duty to his
country he does not attempt to stab it
in the back.
1t will be greatly to the discredit OF
Kansas, if this man be permitted to
continue to hold office in the state
government, and draw salary pad IN
by the loyal citizens of the state. Pos
sibly federal officials will feel that
they have duty to perform.
Mr.. Bristow has been liability to
the state on the public utility commits
sion and he has now put himself in
that line in this supreme national
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Representative Mann, in opposing
the increased charge for carrying sec
ond class mail, provided for in the
pending revenue bill, put his opposi-
tic n on the ground that this is taxing
the education and enlightenment of
the people of the country. He said
that the country spends hundreds of
millions of dollars every year in pri-
mary education and n very large
amount in college education for
youth but the great educational
force of the country is in the news
Papers and magazines" The great
mass of the people in this country
he said. get most of their education,
aside from their everyday experiences,
from reading the news, advertise
nIents and other matter in these pub
LEGATIONS" He knows of nothing that
will be of more value to the people
of this country than to have these ed
vocational facilities in the highest de-
gree during the war" He is against
laying any burden upon them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
THE MESSAGE.

THE MESSAGE.
Long years have passed since our heroes
In the Field of the Peace of God.
And there they have peacefully sleeping
lain o,.ors
Covering over each couch of sod
With the emerald coverlet OF spring
or the ermine robes that the winters orins-
Their sentinels the trees that watcn
So steadfastly overhead,
Their camp- fires-glory ana glow OF dawn
or the sunset flames when the day is gone,
Their banner the sky with stars Ger
spread, ..z
In the morning and evening song OF bird
We bring them tribute of flowers to-day
Earth rainbows promising life renewed
And minCIe them with the 1mmortelle
That grows where the deathless heroes
dwell
sprang from a soil all wet and red
With the sacrificial blood they shed.
stir of the spirit they surely feel
As our hearts are turned to themi
From their wider place in eternity
They know that the True and the Right
shall be
And the Peace of the Babe of Bethlehem.
While earth is resounding to wars alarms
They send a word to Our Men in arms;
go forth young comrades of ours, nor
The only death is the calloused soul.
The mightiest cause that the world eer
Is the wonderful cause that has come to
youi
Our Countrys peace was our aim and
But yours is banner today unfurled
In the cause of The Peace of the Whole
Anne Virginia Culbertson of the Wig
ilantes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

his lordship. after first tying his horse
to a tree, Il have come a long way
to see which of us is the better
wrestler Without saying a word,
the farmer seized him around the
middle, pitched him over the hedge
and resumed his work. His lordship
slowly gathered himself together,
whereupon the farmer said: ''Weel,
has We onything mair tae-say tae
me?" No, but perhaps you'll be so
good as to throw me my horse"
Two English workmen were dis
cussing the war.
It'll be an awful long job. SAM"
said one.
1T will replied the other.
You see, these Germans is takin'
thousands and thousands of Russian
prisoners, and the Russians is takin'
thousands and thousands of German
prisoners. If it keeps on, all the
Russians will be in Germany and all
the Germans in Russia And then
they'll start all over again. fghtin' to
get back their 'omeS-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
There still are those, well meanin


There still are those, well meaning
honest, conscientious persons, too, VINO
ask: What are we fighting for?'
If the average man, and most OF usare
that, saw a big overgrown bully, beat
ing up another man for no reason, and
about to pound the life out of him
would he not be inclined to go to the
aid of the one who was in danger?
And if he felt certain that if the bully
were successful, his own turn would
come next would that not be an addi-
ton incentive to interfere? This
supposititious case is paralleled by the
world situation today. Germany is a
bully among nations. For no reason
except that she believed she had the
power and strength to do so she has
attempted to crush the life out of
Belgium, France, England and the
Balkan states. Shall we stand by and
see her do it without raising a hand
to help? Does anybody doubt now
that if we did not join the entente in
fighting her we should ultimately be
forced to fight her single handed?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
The Duties of an ARMY omcer

In the days work a Company come
mander must enroll and recruit his
company to a strength of $50 men. He
must get them clothed, equipped, fed.
doctored sanitated, cheerful and
amused. Any woman who has tried
to do all of these things for one stir
ring lad may multiply these by $50
and no maternal instinct to help OH,
and see that the company comman
der has a full day even in peace times
Then he has to drill his men. and in
war he has to lead them. He must
give them every chance for life, if he
can. lie must die with them il neces.
sary- But he must do with them the
thing he has been assigned to do. Is
that work for the amateur Marc
Roberts Rinehart in The Altar n,
Freedom" u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT
BY ROY 4. MOULTON.

The Bright Eye.
Whoever watched the ways of Care and
pondered on the laws of i.
Is almost certain to declare, Poor health
is oft the cause of it!'
1t is a simple truth and yet it's really
worth experiment
Whose eye is bright is sure to get the most
of mirth and merriment;
To hope to have happy way indeed is
meritorious,
But Life is seldom bright and gay, the go
ing's seldom glorious,
When dull and jaded is your eye and ills
are oft besetting you,
And so you heave a weary sigh and won
der what it's getting you!
Observe the really healthy boys and see
how gay and bright they are,
They seem to find SO many joys in things
They have no thought Of Woe or Rue,
they fear no Fate's ACCOMPLISHMENT
And breeze along completely to the In
valid's establishment:
Though there are moments, we suppose,
when Fate may treat US shoddily,
By far the most of all our woes and suf-
ferings are bodily,
And who of all his woes, despairs and
c tgriefs, is never quiet, he o. ~.
Can thank. for almost all his cares, his
feeble corporiety.
The Wind
There is probably as much wind in
the country as there is in the city.
altho not as many people complain
about it in the country This is prob
ably because there are noc as many
people in the country as there are in
the city The wind has been a great
nuisance ever since people first be-
gan wearing hats. So far all efforts
to do something about the wind have
failed and so something should per-
haps be done about hats. 1t would
rid the world of lots of worry and
fretfulness if all the people would
agree to go out in the next high
wind with their hats on and refuse
to chase them. Let the wind have
them to blow about forever. A lot of
US might die of cold in the head, but
our descendants, if any, would be n
free and happy people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
TRAWELETTE

BY NIX sab

Many members of the me 6lical pro-
fession are indignant at the fact that
medical students have not been ex-
empted from military service under
the compulsory service bill, altho
theological students have been ex
empted. The need for a supply of
physicians of course will be increased
by the war, which will take many of
them to the front Keeping enough
doctors at home to take care of the
civil population is one of the perplex-
ing questions faced by the council of
national defense. Also, tie number
of students in this country has been
reduced in recent years by the strict
standards imposed upon schools,
which has put many of them out of
business and increased the length of
time required for physician to quail
fly for practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Trade between the United States
and Mexico shows steady gains de-
spite the unfavorable conditions in
that country in recent years. In the
nine months ending with March, 1917,
imports from Mexico were $50, $4,000.
against s69,74s,oOO in the same period
last year and the exports to that
country SAT, 900. against $35,
600 in the corresponding months of
the preceding year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
GLOBE SIGHTS
IFrom the Atchison Globe.l

From the Atchison Globe
About all some men do is get up
early.
You may invent an excuse, but the
chances are you can't get it patented.
Being punctual means wasting a
good deal of time for those who are
not.
A good many break engagem ents
and a good many others wish they
had.
Some of the bathing suits on the
beach are enough to make the wild
waves wild.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
DINNER STORIES

There was once a Scotch farmer
famed for his strength who was
often challenged by people from a
distance who had heard of his repu-
tation. One day there arrived from
London Lord Darby, a well-known
amateur athlete. He found the Scot
working in the field. Friend" said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

MY brother bought & car here last
week., said an angry man to the
salesman that stepped up to gree.
him, and he said If any ching broke
you would supply him with new
parts
Certainly said the salesman
What does he want?"
He wants two deltoid muscles. a
couple of kneecaps, one elbow and
about half a yard of cuticle" said the
J man, "and he wants them at once"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

A Shoe Clerks Sonnet.
Yea, though you yearn to yank me by the
ears,
And though in rage you'd beat my beetle
brow,
Yet viii I ever serve thee anyhow
As every shoe clerk does and has for years !;
Curse though you will I'll say for ever
more.
Though you declare the shoe is far too
tight.
And though in pain you scream with all
your might,
I'll say, That's just the size as what you
worer'
And so 1 cry. pray curse me if you will
And wave your fists yet will / little heed
Go fetch a brick to burst my bean and
still
I'll live devoted to my noble creed,
I'll ever strive with argument and taunt,
To sell you any shoe you do not want.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

When the war shall have ended.
transportation of passengers across
the English channel by airplane may
supersede former methods. The voy-
age from Dover to Calais has long
been a terror to travellers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

While one of the entente armies is
encc ged with the enemy, the others
appear to sit around watching for a
place to strike. In this way linden
burg is kept busy most of the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

If the German people become tired
of the war they must know by this
time how to end it. They have but to
overthrow their kaiser and all will be
forgiven.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Early returns from the senatorial
election of 1918 indicate that the gov
ernor of Kansas has carried Pennsyl-
yania
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

General Goethals probably put an
end to the wooden ships program
when he declared that the birds still
are singing in the trees which would
be necessary for carrying it out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Poor Wretch.
HE seemed in
A frenzy, his
EYES they stared wide,
AS from store
ON to store roamed the
HEN-pecked McRife.
ARE you sick?" he
WAS asked, Not at
ALL" he replied, 81 am
MATCHING some
SILK for my wife!''
There is little solid bone in the
ears. But there's sometimes quite a
bit above 'em.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

General Cadorna apparently is pre-
pairing to spend the summer on the
shores of the Adriatic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
The Table.

Bread Boxes-Cut a long loaf of
bread into slices about two inches
thick. Dig out the crumbs In the
center of each piece, leaving sides and
bottom like box-that is. make
square box of each piece of bread.
Brush each box over with melted but
ter and put in quick oven until a
light brown. Fill with creamed chick
en-, or any creamed leftover meat or
vegetables. Use the bread crumbs for
a pudding at the same time.
Spice CakeITwo cups light brown
sugar, two tablespoons beef drippings:
cream this, then add one teaspoon
cinnamon, one teaspoon allspice, one
half cup raisins or nuts, one cup cof-
fee (cold), three-fourths cup moIa sses
in which you beat one teaspoon bak-.
ing soda. Mix this well, then add two
cups flour, two teaspoons baking pow
der: beat this good 1t should be
rather thick: If not, add little more
-four Bake in loaf about forty five
minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

The Entente Allies to Brazil: Come
on in, the waters fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

The U-boat that fights and sinks
away, survives to fight another day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30
Add. Horrors of War.

Add. Horrors of War.
Patriotic Vaudeville Artists.
Peace RumorS
Star Spangled Neckties.
Crowsfeet are now regarded as at
tractive in the advanced social circles
and have become the latest wrinkle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Poor Wretch.

He who laughs best laughs at him.
-oIf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Uncle Wiggily and Apple Dumplings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-30

Questions on the above or any SUBJ
Ject upon which the reader desires in
formation should be addressed the To-
peka State Journal Information Blu
Teau, Frederic J. Haskin, Director.
Washington, D. c., with 2.cent stamp
enclosed for replv
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
\ CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

As I have decided to go to Dime. January 1, and 1 wish to reduce my stock, I will sell several lines at cost for IS days only. Every ar ticle in the store reduced. can furnish yorr Home or calp com plete. Sale includes New Stock of Heaters, Stoves, and Ranges, Gents Furnishings, Hardware, Crockery ware, Beds, Sewing Machines, Fur Robes, Rubber Goods, in fact every thing except Groceries. Look for tags marked Special Sale. A chance to get your outfit cheap. Terms Spot C;sh. No c. o. D. orders taken.
 Xmas Goods just received at cost.
 HOLT'S CASH STORE.
 Sale begins Wednesday, October IS, at 9 D. m. Open evenings.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

this German production.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

PARIS, Oct. 22.-Germany IS making desperate efforts to launch great air offensive before the Am orleans can place their huge air fleet at the service of the Allies.
 German prisoners taken ill var ious sections say that the German aeroplane factories are turning out two thousand machines monthly.
 Both France and England are do- ing their utmost to keep pace with
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
NOW BEFORE COURT.

The both stations were compl
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

LONDON, Oct. 22.-Haig re- ports that the Anglo-French wedge was driven deep into the German lines on West Flanders today as a result of the troops delivering strong attacks north and south of the Ypres-Staden railroad, captur- ing all positions and generally con solidating the lines, spite of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
UMATILLA WEDNESDAY.

The Umatilla reported last night to the local radio station her po- sition at seven o'clock 33 miles East of Unimak pass. That should bring this steamer to Nome on Wedncs- day night. Agent O'Connor is go- ing to rush unloading weather per mitting and get away Friday night or Saturday morning.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Judge Tucker was notified that the U. s. Attorney, F. M. Saxton, had resigned. He appointed Geo B. Mundy to fill the position until successor is appointed by Presi- dent Wilson.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
INCREASE OF POSTAL RATES

On and after November 2, 1917, the postage rate on first class mat ter shall be at the rate of 3 cents per ounce or fraction thereof, pre- paid The rate on postal cards will be two cents.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

LONDON. Oct. 22.-The Admir- alty announced that the German air bases at Visseghen and Houtave were bombed by the British naval planes Sunday in a raid upon the German aeroplane bases on that date.
 The both stations were complete
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
NOTICE.

The Northern saloon will close it's business on November 1. All accounts due by the saloon must be furnished before that time for pay ment. All outstanding accounts due the Northern Saloon should be paid before that date.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
BY EXECUTIVE ORDER.

Bob James is authority for the statement that the Mayor signed an order directing the Gcavcngcrs to remove the garbage dumped on the beach off East Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

iy destroyed by fire and many ma chimes suffered in the confagration. The low flying tactics of the Brit ish airmen were carried out without any loss.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

PARIS, Oct. .2.-On the Verdun sector today the French drove for ward on thousand yard front east of the Mouse, making important gains.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23

The case of the Adm's of Fenlon and Zell against the Alaska s. s. Co. is now being he2rd by a jury iii the District Court.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
BOWLING ALLEY REOPENS

The Bowling Alley next door to the Eagle saloon is now open for business. Everybody cordially in. Vited to come and enjoy themselves.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-23
GREAT WEDGE IS URIvEpl
 IN GERMAN LINES BEL LcIUM

very active German artillery work throughout the day.
La Junta tribune., 1917-06-14
Army Recruits at Goiiea

Coiorados state recruits who are
being trained At Golden. are finding
some advantages which probably are
not enjoyed by those at other. train
ing points. Most Of them are housed
in the state Armory and the balance
In . suitable building nearby. For
drill grounds they make use OF the
campus and OF the athletic field
Of the Colorado School of Mines and
that Institution has also extended to
the ROCKIES" the use OF the gym
nasium. baths and swimming pool.
Prior TO the close OF the school year
the men were also extended the priv
ilege Of the students club. which
they used ~ . reading and game
room. This contribution by the
school to the welfare Of the men un.
der training has been greatly ap-
preciated by them and by the Off
GERS a. well because Il has materially
aided In keeping the recruits In good
Dhysieai condition. and In . con-
tented frame Of mind.
La Junta tribune., 1917-06-14
Ven rs~sssss - Pr..cs

vern PoQuette. son Of Mr. and Nrs.
". =. PoQuette. has enlisted with
Company =. Second Battalion Of the
Third Regiment. United States Vol.
usteer Ensineerr. for Immediate SER
vice in France and IL now at the
mobilization camp near Chicago.
vsrn has been IN the employ Of the
Santa Fs out Of La Juata for the
past two ysaFs. and joiasd the con.
pany that will represent the 0aata
Fs IN that grand crusade 70 hslp
France rsbuill her railroads. Assds
from the trip across The water. thels
vork should rot beeet then VIII
any particular danger. -Dut ths ven
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