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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
SLASH NUDE PICTURE
Prudish Topekans Didn't Like Poster
of Iris Painting

Objection to a poster in front of the
Iris theater eliminated last night in
the cutting out of the picture showing
a partially nude woman. The Iris was
running 1.-The Chattel," featuring E.
H. Sothern and Peggy Hyland and
the poster showed a reproduction of
a painting that is shown in the film.
All day yesterday persons had been
phoning to the police station asking
that the picture be taken away but
the police refused to act after the
matron had viewed the poster and
pronounced it unobjectionable. In
known persons slashed out the part
of the picture showing the partly
nude woman and took it away with
them.
Manager Risteen of the Iris theater
says he does not know the identity of
the sIashers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
PAY FOR GAS UNITS
When Pressure Is Low and Airy,
You Pay Same, Says Doherty.

Not more gas but less money for the
gas supplied is the latest relief held
out for the consumers by Henry L.
Doherty. who holds an option on the
properties of the Kansas Natural Gas
company. Payment for gas on the
basis of heat units instead of cubic
feet was favored by Mr.. Doherty be-
fore the federal court at Kansas City
WEDNESDAY 1t has always been con-
tended that when the gas gets low and
airy you pay just the same
Mr.. Doherty said that there was M
pie gas lin sight to last two wears
and that by the end of that time more
wells undoubtedly could be brought in
if the supply diminished. He testi-
ned In the suit for permanent injunc-
ton to prevent the utilities commits
SIGN fixing a 2S-cent rate. The Do
hertys insist on higher rate. 32 cents
at least
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
rs SHIPS SET SAIL
All Loaded With Allies Munitions
Meet Warship Convoy

Norfolk. Va, Feb. -S.-Loaded to
the gunwales with war munitions, cot
ton and general supplies for the en-
tente allies, fleet of twenty-five Brit
lsh, French and Italian ships. sail and
steam, left Virginia ports today
Twenty-Five miles off shore allied
warships picked the cargo boats up
and will convoy them.
The munitions laden ships have
been concentrating at the mouth of
Chesapeake bay since Sunday Others
from Baltimore and points along the
coast are sailing to join the fleet.
1t was said in shipping circles here
today the allies have adopted a plan
OF conveying cargo boats in squadrons
of ten or more hereafter
Several Danish, Dutch and Swedisl,
ships are keeping close trail behind
the guarding warships
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

The cost of living is high, says John
j. Dillon in the Review of Reviews
mainly because men of means and
large affairs are not as rule, con-
cerned about it. The portion of their
income that is paid out for food is
not important to them. Whether the
cost of food be high or low. the diff
ference to them is not important
TI.ey may growl a little at the end of
tie month at an increased provision
I'LL. but neither themselves nor their
families are in any way disturbed by
the price. They are never obliged to
lessen the amount or quality of the
fcod because of its high price.
Hence their indifference in the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
GERMAN HID ON DOCK
Interned Sailor Found on Mysterious
Mission Among Boxes.

New York, Feb. S.-A German
fireman, Joe Lellar. who formerly was
employed on the German liner Phila-
delphia, now lying in dock in Ho-
boken, was found hiding behind a pile
of tobacco boxes on the American line
pier early today.
He had eluded twenty guards and
was found only after an hours search
when a guard reported his belief that
he had seen some one on the pier
While the man was held. the Amer
lean line started thoro examination
of the crews and of the engine rooms
of the st. Louis. st. Paul and Lapland,
now lying at the company's West
TWenty-second street piers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Texas. it seems does not have to go
thru a fight for a constitutional
amendment TO establish woman suf-
frage. The state constitution leaves
il to the legislature to determine how
elections shall be held, and all that is
necessary to include women in the
category of electors is a majority vote
cf that body. A bill has been intro
drced to that end. and the statement
IS confidently made that it will pass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

After having been vetoed four times
ana by three different presidents the
Immigration bill at last has been en-
acted into law. 1t would be interest
ing to know what force has been be-
hind it all these years. The suspicion
seems justified that there has been
something more than an honest diff
ference of opinion or it would not
have been opposed by presidents elect
ell by both of the great political
parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

JESSE n. BERRY, age 80, died Wednes-
tay at his home, 1854 Oakland avenue The
funeral will be held at o'clock Sunday
morning in the home. The body VIII be
taken to Coffeyville. Kan, for interment
FRANK E. MCFARLAND. age 60. died
Wednesday The funeral will be held at
. 80 O'Clock Friday afternoon in Grace Ca
thedraI The body will lie in state from
10 to L O'Clock Friday at the residence, 12ol
Polk street. Services will be in charge OF
the Masonic lodge
MRS. CAROLINE LUTZ, who died Mon
day in Denver, will be buried FRIDAY IN
Pleasant Hill cemetery. Funeral services
in Pleasant Hill church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

sion. Nellie. oh. Nellie. You don't
mean you-you-
"Of course 1 am she said. did
you think I'd let you go alone?"
A fe- months later Bob and Nellie
landed in the distant country and Bob
Crane, the reformed gambler, married
Nellie Hayes. the girl who had always
been true to him.
Today Bob is, manager of Mr..
Hayes's foreign office and is plan
ming to return to America when he
has repaid all of the money that he
won in the gambling hall.-(Copy-
right. 1916, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
GOVERNOR DID NOT
Continued from Page one.)

tCOHt1nueO IRON fdRe OHe.y
the national convention was unani-
mouSly endorsed as follows:
I'VE heartily endorse the resolu-
tons as adopted by our last national
convention at Palatka, Fla, which de-
mand:
THE initiative referendum and re-
call for both state and nation.
Public ownership of all public util-
tiles including railroads and water
powers.
"A national money system, provid-
ing that all money shall be issued di-
rect by the government, a full legal
tender and paid into circulation, not
loaned into circulation, to meet the
public expenses of the government,
states and counties.
.'The election of all United States
judges for a term of years instead of
their appointment for life.
"A graduated land and property
tax"
In addition congress and the pres
ident were assured that the Kansas
Farmers Union is "emphatica1ly OPP
posed to compulsory military training
in our public schools, state or nation"
and urged in another resolution to
take every precaution and to prevent
all actions of any American citizens
that will increase the danger of fore
ing this nation into war with any ma
ton"
Then the attention of the union
was focused on state matters Chief
in Importance among these were the
resolutions for constitutional amend
ments for home, rule of empowering
the state counties or municipalities
to engage in any business upon vote
of the majority of the people" prac-
tica1ly amounting to an endorsement
of socialistic public ownership actiVi-
ties.
End Meeting Tonight.
Tonights meeting at the Audi
ing Topeka folks are invited to at
tend. A program of speeches by
John Tromble of BeIoit, explaining
briefly the purpose of the union; F.
Mormon of the federal farm loan staff
on Rural Credits; an address by J.
c. Mohler. secretary of the state
board of agriculture, and probably c.
S. Barrett of Union City. Ga, presi-
dent of the national organization, has
been arranged Charles f. Lobdell
member of the farm loan board, was
scheduled for a speech tonight but
was unable TO attend
The big public meeting here
Wednesday night was well attended
by the delegates and their wives Gov
ernor Arthur Capper, Senator w. r
Lambertson of Fafrvfew. DIR. G.
Bohrer of Chase. and Miss Lizzie
Wooster of Salina were the speakers
Senator Lambertson's speech was q
re-hash of his minority report on EFF
ficiency and Economy in State At
fairs"
Capper With Farmers
Governor Cappers efforts were
chiefly to explain to the farmers how
closely allied his views and theirs
were He stated his advocacy of the
cooperative banking bill recently
killed in the house and stated that
there was still a good chance of its
being a law. He said that while he
differed with them upon the need OF
a constitutional convention, he stood
with them that any constitution franz
ed should be subject to ratifica tor
by the voters
DIR. Bohrer followed with a briei
speech upon the educational methods
of the state and Miss Wooster pointed
out the defects of the present school
system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
rs YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

February 8, 1892
Judge John Martin went to Alma this
afternoon.
Louis Illmer, general agent of the
Anheuser- Busch brewing company, was in
the city Friday.
Dr. Mcclure of Hutchinson who has
been studying eye diseases under DR.. Min
ney. returned to his home today.
The annual meeting of the Topeka Board
of Trade will be held Monday night in its
rooms in the Knox building. James A.
Troutman, secretary.
About % local Masons will go to Leav-
enworth next week to attend the meetings
of the grand lodge
J. P. Davis, president of the Kansas
Mutual Life association, writes in to say
that his company will occupy the rooms of
the Topeka Investment company on the
second floor of the Central National bank
building.
Adv. Green & Kale. Fifty pound sack
of flour 20 cents. Best high patent flour
in the city, fifty Id. sack, SIS.
Wuong Lee at his laundry, 113 East
Fifth street. is making some very unique
Good Luck Pictures" They are written
in Chinese and have thirty six birds sup
posed to be singing.
Rock Island. St Louis and return $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Stopping to strop his razor, and pre-
pared, brush in hand, to commence
again, the barber said: Shall l go
over it again.
NO, thanks" drawled Mark. Its
hardly necessary. 1 think 1 can re-
member every word"
The late H. H. Rogers, his most
intimate friend, once took Mark Twain
to see very beautiful and valuable
piece of sculpture. 1t represented a
young woman coiling up her hair
and the workmanship was such that
the owners other companions stood
open mouthed in admiration.
Well said Rogers, turning to his
companion, for his verdict, what do
you think of it? Grand, isn't it %
Yes, it's very pretty" said Mark
Twain, but it's not true to nature!.
Why not?" inquired every one in
surprise.
She ought 10 have her mouth full
of hairpins." replied the humorist,
grevely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
DINNER STORIES

Mark Twain was first introduced to
James Mcneil Whistler in the 1atter's
studio in London. He had heard that
the artist was a great joker, and was
prepared for anything in that line.
He put on a hopelessly stupid air and
drew near the canvas that Whistler
was completing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

with the earth people, but I'll not tell
them our secret Oh no, indeedi'
Just then the cloud melted away and
the star could shine to earth.
See. there it is, exclaimed the
younger child. there's the star 1
thought saw, only it's shining bright
err now Look, it's winking and nod
ding to US as if it could tell us some
thing
II think it's laughing as if it could
tell us something, but isn't going to.
Let's watch and see,"
So they watched and waited.
The sky grew darker.
Then more stars shone out-each
winking and blinking with the fun of
having a secret,
Pretty soon one star glanced down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
KANSAS JEWELLERS MEET
Two Day Session at X. L. in Connec.
ton With Short Course.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. S.-The Kan
sas State jewelers. association meets
here today for two days session in
connection with the annual merchants
short course of the University of Kan
sas, now in session. Nearly a hundred
jewellers are expected to register and
attend the lecture given daily at the
UNIVERSITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
WIZARDS STUDIO

Francis & Hodge and Willard are
the official photographers of the State
Historical socity and are making
Photographic portraits of the members
of the legislature of 1917.
Temporarily, Mr.. Wizards studio
has been moved to the top floor of the
Memorial building, where sittings may
be arranged for all who desire them.
Phone 1880 or 1136-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
500 Sign for Training Camps.

St Louis, Feb. S--Announcemen emit
was made today that 500 persons at
the meeting addressed by Maj. Gen.
Goethals last night signed to enter
one of the military training camps
next summer About half were men
and half signed for the boys camps
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
MASONIC NOTICE

The members of Orient lodge No.
81. A F. & A NJ, will meet at Ma
sonic temple Friday at o'clock p.
m sharp to attend the funeral of our
beloved brothers Frank E. Mcfarland.
Master Masons in good standing in
yited.
H r. BLANCHARD. Master.
EVAN DAVIS, Secretary
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

There will no longer be two age
Standards for women if Senator
Schoch's bill on that subject become
law. They will attain their major
ity and the right to vote simultane-
epsly at the age of 81. 1t seems fair
enough
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
It's Dry and Air Tight.

Columbia, s. c.. Feb. 8.-The air.
tight prohibition bill passed the house
OF the South Carolina legislature to-
day and was ordered sent to the SEN
ate. The bill prohibits the importa-
ton into or storage in, the state , OF
any intcxicants whatever. except for
scientific. sacramento or medicinal
uses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Kansas thru her legislature has
again expressed confidence in Presi-
dent Wilson. She gave him vote of
Confidence at the polls last November
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

: The department of agriculture has
issued a document on How to Hunt
Skunks.' Some directions on how to
Sfsoid finding these animals would be
more interesting to most persuns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

The Louisville Courier-Journal alb
solutely refuses to grow excited over
the International situation but it has
ceased to criticise President Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

and there on the steps of a big porch,
she saw two children fast asleep.
And the children were smiling, for
in their dreams they had learned the
secret the stars wouldn't telli-(Copy-
right-Clara Ingram Judson)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

The German-American societies are
showing a disposition to lay aside the
hyphen until the present disturbance
has passed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

II has been figured out that there
is but one person ont of every 257
who is mentally unbalanced. Must
be an error somewhere in the comru-
f.ftiou
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
WIPE OUT BOARD
The Senate Puts Its Heel on Chiro-
practic Practitioners

After listening to the report of a
special committee of three. two of
whom are physicians the senate prac-
tically put the state chiroprac cite
board out of business today when it
refused to Inappropriate the funds of
the board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Now that the war is in a fair way
to be brought to our own doors how
about that peace without victory
incn2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

! Pershing has retired from Mexico
with his army. There is some salts
faction in the knowledge that nobody
drove him out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

If hostilities follow our break with
Germany, Remember the Maine" will
give place to: Remember the Lusi-
tania.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

That amt bad" drawled the hui
morist; sit isn't bad. Only here in
the corner''-extending his hand as if
to rub out a cloud effect in the corner
I'D do away with that cloud if
was you"
whistler cried out, nervously: Cad,
sir, be careful there, Don't you see
the paint is not dry?"
"Oh, that don't matter" said Mark,
I've got my gloves on"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
New YORK Stock Marked

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks m
The New York Stock Exchange as "a
ported by Thos. Myers Broker New
England Bldg.t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
PREPARING FOR WAR
New York State Appropriates Million
for Military Purposes.

Albany, n. Y. Feb. s.-The bill ap-
propriating s1,00O,000 for military
preparedness purposes was signed by
Governor Whitman, today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Mobile, Ala, Feb. S.-The United
States government today began laying
mines in the entrance to Mobile har-
Dor All alien lighthouse tenders have
been dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

West Point, Feb. S.-Al1 the avail
able six-inch guns at West Point wer
shipped to New York today for US
at the ports protecting the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
The farmer walked into t

The farmer walked into the little
grocery with firm step.
II want a tub of butter" he said,
land a lot of sugar, and all that other
stuff
Good gracious" said the widow
who kept the shop. Whatever do
you want with all them goods?"
Il dunno" said the farmer, scratch
ing his head, but you see I'm the
executor of your husbands will and
the lawyer told me 1 was to carry out
the provisions
Premier Lloyd George of Great Bril-
tain was making a speech. He cried:
Il stand for home rule for Ireland
great cheering.
Home rule for Scotland" - some
cheers.
Home rule for gall4nt little Wales
--thunders of applause, and a voice.
Zone rule for ELL and yeIls of
laughter. Kisses and catcalls
Right" said Lloyd George, quite
right. 1 like to see a man stand up
for his own country"
One day Mark Twain was being
shaved by a very laxative barber,
and was forced to listen to many of
the BARRIERS anecdotes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Washington, Feb. S.-A1 German
enlisted men on vessels of the United
States coast guard service were dis
missed Tuesday, it was learned at the
coast guard here TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Judge John Martin went to Alma this
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08
TELLS LEAK SECRETS

Rock Island. st. Louis and return
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Louis Illmer, general agent of the
Busch brewing company, was in
the city Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-08

Dr. MCGUIRE of Hutchinson who has
been studying eye diseases under DIR. Min
ney. returned to his home today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-13
TALK OF THE TOWN

Bates ginghams 121ac Fits bargain
annex.
New spring models in Gossard corset.
at Fits
Edwin johnson of Marshfield was
among the business visitors in the city
yesterday.
r. r. Henderson of Woodsville, n II.
was business visitor in the city yester-
day and to-day.
Homer Fits of Park street, who has
been seriously i'll during the past few
days, is reported to be gaining in health
slowly.
If you want to save money on your
Easter hats, call at Mrs. Birnie's,
Pleasant street, off Brook street. Also
fine line of children's trimmed millinery.
Mrs. Harry Houghton, who has been a
patient at the Barre City hospital during
the past few days, was able to be re-
moved to her home on Elm street yester-
day.
Barre Milk Producers association ban
quet in X. of p hall Wednesday evening,
March Id, at s o'clock. Those desiring
tickets can secure them at Cummings &
Lewis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-13
TALK OF THE TOWN

Satin hats at greatly reduced prices
Nourse & Wilson.
| j. Hartford of Brookfeld was a bust.
ness visitor in the city yesterday.
Joseph Lambert of Hardwick was q
business visitor in the city yesterday.
| William Pelton of the Pelton market
of Randolph was a business visitor in
the city yesterday
Joseph H. Bass of Rutland arrived in
the city last evening to visit on Berlin
street for few days.
Frank Mazzolini of Hartford, Conn,
arrived in the city yesterday TO spend
several days visiting friends.
A meeting of the ladies' aid society OF
st. Monica's church will be held at the
convent Tuesday evening at 7;30,
Thomas Murray returned TO his home
in Boston to-day after a business trip
OF few days in Barre and Montpelier.
Charles Lincoln of Red Beach, Me, ar
rived in the city yesterday to spend sew
eral days in this vicinity on business
trip.
Merle Grafton, who has been staying
for some time back in Milford, n. H.,
arrived at her home on Hall street last
evening.
Mrs. Jane Trail left last evening for
Jackson, Mich, where she will make an
extended visit at the home OF her son,
Alex Trail.
Regular meeting of the Jumpers, box
ers and derrickmen's union in Foresters'
hall, Worthen block, Tuesday evening at
1880. Important business. Per order
secretary.
Wall paper bargains: Oatmeal papers
only Coo per bolt, also 10 per cent dis
count if ordered before April |. Better
look this up. +. J. Boulris, painter and
decorator r. d. 4. Phone 2l9-l.
John Mangiamerda of North Main
street, who has been employed as
stonecutter in the Barre stone belt dur
ing the past few months, left last even
ing for New York, where he has secured
employment at his trade.
Subscribers who have signed the list
for "Katinka," the big musical produc-
ton, at the opera house next Monday
night, March 10, can get their tickets at
Cummings & Lewis Drug store Wednes-
day night, March Ia. Public sale opens
Thursday night at 7.-adv.