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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
FREES LIEUT.. MALCOLM
For First Time in History British
Court Recognizes Unwritten Law.

Rochester. NY, Sept. 13-Roches-
Douglas Malcolm of the Royal artil-
lery was acquitted of n charge of
murder Tuesday afternoon by a jury
which for the first time put the stamp
of approval in a British court upon
the 'unwritten law" defense. Lieu
tenant Malcolm admitted the killing
in his bed. of Anton Baumberg, alias
Count de Borch." claiming he killed
a Stacker who sought to dishonor the
officers wife while he was fighting
his country's battles.
Evidence presented by the crown
showed the officer had thrashed the
count" when he discovered his eff
forts to ALLEVIATE Mrs. Malcolm's af-
fections and that he sought vainly to
induce the count" to fight a duel in
France. Malcolm admitted to the po-
lice when he surrendered himself,
that he had gone to the count S
rooms to administer secoAd beat
ing" but had found him such a cur
and coward and feeling that the dog
was Turing my wife to dishonor," he
had lost control of himself and shot
him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
BANKERS MONEY GONE
"Riehf Widow Penniiess; Charge
Husband Embexzled 100000.

New York, Sept 1s.-After years of
wealth and case. the aged widow of
Joseph P. Martindale. late resident
of the Chemical National hank, re-
allied today that she is penniless
Shocked by the disclosure Of her
husbands theft of 100000 from his
bank, the widow was nearly prostrat-
ed today at word of this new misfor-
tune. She is at a loss to understand
what has become of her husbands
fortune. His salary as bank presi-
dent was $4,000 a year; in addition
to this he embezzled $300, 00e and
there is not cert left
Martiudale's property consists of his
mortSaged home on Long Island and
some rortgaged securities. Detectives
went to his home last night to seize
his automobiles Tor debts. Mortgage
holders have given notice of foreclos-
ufe-
MartiLda had only a $4,000 life
insurance policy in the Re val Ar
canum, taken out when he was a
young man. This sum will be wiped
out by creditors settlements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
IN new OIL co.
TOpekans Organize Corporation
Te Drill in Greenwood Field.
They Will Sink Well Near Big
Producers.

The already large number Of prom
gas producing game in Kansas as
sideline was increased considerably
today when orga nization of the Rattle
Creek Oil and Refining company was
announced. The company, having con-
tracted with Mendenhall & Winkler,
of Chlrute, to do the work, began
sinking Il we'll for oil on its lease of
more than 1,40O acres in Greenwood
county, one mile north of Toronto,
Tuesday
All the directors, officers and stock
holders of the Battle Creek Oil & Re-
filming company are Topeka men w:
o. RiSby is president, the office OF
vice president is held by Ir. J. N
Beasley. A. B. Rosser is treasurer,
and Lew r. Prosser is secretary.
The directors include: w. o. Rigby,
A. p. Rosser, Lew R. Prosser, 2. r.
Wolfe. George w. Gillum, Edward
Bowman and j. E. Barrett.
The newly started we'll in Green
wood is within a few miles OF produc-
ing property. 1t is six miles northwest
of the Cosdon wells, some of which
are pumping $50 barrels a lay. Wells
from two to three miles south Of the
Battle Creek leases are producing in
paying quantities.
Gas wells are also located in Green
. wood county. Officials of the Topeka
company admit they would not kick
on a good gas well but are aiming
at oil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
HELP FOR FRENCH
Red Cross To See No Soldiers
Family in Want.
POilus To Have Assurance
Those at Home Comfortable.
By w. S. FORREST.

Paris, Sept. 13.-America's Red
Gross workers propose a gigantic
scheme of civilian relief in France
this winter.
From headquarters today the cor
respondent learned that all arrange
ments had been completed, in coliab-
Grafton with Generals Pershing and
Petain, whereby the American mercy
corps will guarantee to war worn
poilus at the front that their families
in the rear will be provided with every
necessity and comfort.
France is to be divided off into GER
tain prescribed areas. Every SOL
dier's family in these sections will be
tabulated. American Red Cross work
ers will go into every home and deter
mine the needs of each. Aid will be
extended everywhere needed.
The American Red Cross goes on
the theory backed by army chiefs, that
If the soldier in :. the trenches knows
that his loved ones at home are well
provided for and comfortable. he will
make a better soldier. Letters re-
ceived by French families from men
at the front indicate that altho the
poilus morale has already wonder
fully 'bucked up" by Americas entry
into the war and the victory at Ver-
siderable worry expressed as to the
comforts of those at home.
The civilian relief plan, according to
Red Cross heads. comes logically after
the first duty of the corps-care OF
the fighting men, French and Ameri-
can-but it is closely akin to this first
duty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
WHEAT PRICE SET
Railroads Information From Govern
ment; Tell Farmers Ship Early.

Reports have reached Topeka that
the government will start a campaign
to smooth the ruffied froEl of the
farmers who don't like the two dollar
wheat arrangement. The railroads
have been advised by officials high in
government service that the price of
wheat determined by President Will
son VIII be maintained thruout the
year j. r. Koontz, gener;. freight
agent of the Santa Fe, today Admitted
that his company had received word
from Fairfax Harrison. chairman of
the railroads war board, to the effect
that there would be no change in the
wheat schedule, Harrison having had
the definite information from the
government.
While we are not undertaking to
tell the farmers what to do, we feel ii
a duty we owe them to give the in
formation we have and that duty will
be discharged thru our local repre-
sentatives," Mr.. Koontz said. 1T is
! a fact that the farmer saves interest
and deterioration by marketing early
Farmers in several localities rave told
| our agents that they would sell now,
if convinced that the present schedule
would stand When the gov ernment
makes it plain that the price will not
| be increased, there will, in my judg-
ment, be a rush to sell. We are in
! pretty good shape to take care of a
! heavy wheat mOvementNat this time
| much better shape than we will be In
| later. The government demands will
| be great deal heavier in the winter
| than they are at present"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
FOR RED CROSS WORK
Students Given Credit for 1t I'm Man
kato High School

Mankato, Kan, Sept 13-rhe Man
kato high school is offering a very
popular course this winter in Red
Cross work. About fifty girls are reg
ularly enrolled in the classes ana are
learning to make surgical dressings,
bandages. garments and such articles
of this kind so much needed at pres
ent by the Red Cross. Miss Marie
Story of Manhattan, who has had the
regular training IL this work. is giving
the Instructions and every girl in the
school would be in the classes if her
other work permitted.
Superintendent Livers and the Man.
kato school board believe that servins
humanity is all important at this time.
and in view Of this fact, The board
allows school credits to be given the
girls for this work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
FOR
ACID
TAKE THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
SO Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
F r E E

Just because you start the day worried
and tired. stiff legs and arms and muscles,
an aching head, burning and bearing down
PAINS IN the back-worn out before the DAY
begtns-do not think you have to stay in
that condition. s4
Be strong. well and vigorous. with no
more pains from stiff joints. sore muscles,
rheumatic suffering aching back or kidney
disease.
For many forms of bladder trouble or
weakness, its action is really wonderful
Those sufferers who are in and out of bed
half a dozen times a night will appreciate
the rest, comfort and strength this treat
ment gives.
To prove The Williams Treatment con-
quers kidney and bladder diseases, rheu-
matism and all other ailments when due to
excessive urid acid, no matter how chronic
or stubborn. if you have never tried The
Williams Treatment, we will give one soc
bottle (32 doses) free If You will cut out
this notice and send it with your name and
address to The DR.. D, A. Williams Com
pany Dept. POI H, New p o. Building,
East Hampton, Conn. Send at once and
you will receive by parcel post regular
50c bottle, without charge aud without in
curing any OBJECTIONABLE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
LOYALTY IN MARION
Mennonites Resent Any Charges to
Contrary.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
The Topeka Capital published an
article on Marion county German
schools last Friday. 1 am writing to
your paper, thinking maybe you are
fair enough to print both sides of the
question.
The statements published misrepre-
sent conditions altogether In the
first place all the German that has
been taught here is only small
amount of reading. writing and the
Bible and Bible history.
These things have been taught so
that the children, who are growing up
to speak and read English, may still
know enough German to have their
church and Sunday school services
with the old people, who never had a
chance to learn the English well
enough to benefit by religious services
held in English. This is absolutely the
full extent and the sole purpose of the
! German we have had and we have not
neglected the English to do so, but
| have taught all of the English course.
| Our people come here, not from
Germany, but from Russia, where they
had lived for nearly a century and
where many of us were born. We
know nothing of the kaiser and we do
not want to know anything of him.
Our land is America and we care for
! no other land. And our German
| school books do not have in them any
| praises of the kaiser as some of the
English ones. have, either
| Our people in Marion county alone
produce millions of bushels of wheat
corn and other food and we would
willingly give every grain to the gov
eminent If the need should come for
| us to do SO. Can those Of other lin
| cage, some of whom are asking for
$3.50 wheat, do more than this?
1t fills us with deep regret that such
| an accusation should be brought al
F., this time, when loyal people of all
races are trying their best to work
I together for the good of the nation
and when the COMMUNICATIONS es-
pecially in this country are trying tc
handle their problem loyaiiy and SEN
sibly. And especially we regret that
parties who are trying to even up ole
political scores in Marion county
| should be allowed to accuse us. The
source of the accusation alone i:
enough to discredit the whole affair
If you want proof for this We can give
it. These parties are fully aware thai
the German-American citizens OF
Marion county have of their own free
will given up the idea of teaching any
| more German, even the small amount
taught for our old people, who die
not get to learn English, ..--
We feel that the paper should mo-
publish such a thing at this critica
\ time, when it is the duty of every pa
triot to endeavor TO secure the great
mony between every one of the many
different classes in America.
Hope that you may be able to give
this side of the question publicity.
w. p. LIKE.
Hillshoro, Kan, Sept. s. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
rs COUNTIES OUT
Have Not Submitted Names OF Ensi
neers to Highway Commission. :


About twenty five counties of the
state have not submitted the names Of
county engineers to the state highway
commission and it was expected there
would be some t.house cleaniug" when
the commission convened at the state
house for it's September meeting, ac-
cording to w. c. Markham, secretary.
The time limit for the selection of
county engineers was up September Z,
under the new highway law.
Most of the counties which did not
submit names for county engineers
are on the western part of the state,
Mr.. Markham explained, where a linn
tied amount of work is to be done.
These counties, however, should have
taken advantage of the clause in the
highway law which permits them to
combine with other counties and so
secure a county engineer, the secre-
tary of the commission added Petty
Jealousies are given as the reason why
such action was not taken. 1t is ex-
pected that the commission will take
action in this matter
So far but one petition for federal
aid has reached the commission. This
will be acted upon by the commission
at the September meeting 1t is the
petition of Mitchell county for a hard
surfaced road for a distance of twelve
miles southeast of Beloit. Other pc
titions, almost completed, are expect
ed to be received soon from Douglas
Shawnee, Brown, LeaVenworth and
Wyandotte counties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
BRING |. W. WIS BACK
"a on Guarded Train-Warra41tSA Await
Them at BiSbee, Ariz

Douglas, Ariz., Sept. 13.-TWenty-
four alleged members of the Industrial
Workers of the World arrived here to-
day on their way from Columbus, N. NJ.
to Bisbee, Ariz., from which place they
with more than LOO others were de-
ported last July IL. While at the
LOCAL passenger station the men were
guarded by a deputy sheriff Ind a
posse of citizens and police.
OF the twenty-four, two got away
from the guards and entered tn
town proper. One, a baker formerly
employed here, was allowed to re-
main here. Several wanted to go to
Bisbee by automobile but all were
compelled to buy tickets and go on a
train. An officer accompanied them
on their journey. 1t is understood
Sheriff Wheeler has warrant for each
of the men and will arrest them on
their arrival at Bisbee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
TO BEAT HOTEL PRICES
Y. VI. C. A. Considering Military Lodg.
ing House in n. Y. City.

New York, Sept. i13.-The war coun-
ell of the Y NJ. c. "A it was, announced
today is considering a plan to estab-
fish a lodging house for the accom-
mediation of soldiers and sailors
strangers in New York-who on leave
of absence have a night to spend in
the city
High rates charged at hotels. it was
said, have so increased the number of
soldiers and sailors appealing 10 IL
for aid that the war council in the
absence of cooperation by hotel men
in providing rooms at Reasonable
rates. planned to fit up a loft build
ing as a dormitory, where men can
be lodged at nominal rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
No Humbug!
Lift off Corns
Doesn't hurt a bit 70 lift a
corn or eaIIvs off with fingers.

For a few cents you
can get a small bottle of
the magic drug freezone
recently discovered by a
Cincinnati man.
just ask at any drug
store for a small bottle
of freezone. Apply a
few drops upon a-tender,
aching corn and instant
ly, yes, Immediately, all
soreness disappears and
shortly you will find the
corn or callus so loose
that you lift it out. root
and adj, with the fin
gers.
Just think Not one
bit of pain before apply
ing freezone or after
wards 1t doesn't even
irritate the surrounding
skin.
Hard corns. soft corns
or corns between the
toes. also hardened cal
luses on bottom of feet,
just seem to shrivel up
and fall off without
hurting a particle 1t is
almost magical.
Ladies', Keep a tiny
'ur dresser and never let
allus ache twice.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
BIG EXPORT INCREASE
Products Shipped From q. S. $225,-
100000 More Than Year Ago.

Washington. Sept 13.-The value of
breadstuffs, meat and dairy products,
cotton and cottonseed and mineral oils
exported in the seven months ending
in July aggregated $1,007, o65,19Q as
compared with $783,sS1.01l for the
same period last year, the department
of commerce announced today. The
gross increase was nearly 1925, Ooo.-
600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
DRILL EN- AT NIGHT
Recruits Begin Training in Glare of
Arc Light Near New Jersey.

New York, Sept. 13.-Capt A C.
Boyce, in charge of drilling drafted
men on Governors Island, today an
nounced an innovation of drilling his
men at night.
Eight powerful are lights turn the
grounds into daylight clearness and
from now on every evening the re-
cruits will get their training from a
quarter 70 8 until a quarter to 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13
MEAT NO HIGHER
Kansas City Strike Does Not Concern
Local Dealers.

90 Little apprehension that the strike
of employees of the different Kansas
City packing concerns would affect
the supply or prices of meat in Topeka
was expressed today by retailers and
jobbers- One of the companies which
are affected by the strike is shipping
meat to Topeka from its Wichita
plant and. of course, packing plants
with headquarters in Topeka can take
care of the situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-13

bottle on your dresser and never let
a corn or callus ache twice.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07

Arvid FRANKIE of Mercedes, engineer for
the Sunset Sugar Company, j. in Browns
Vile today.
j. II. McChcsney Of Houston j. Il bust
ness visitor in Brownsville today.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lingenbring Of
Mercedc~ were Sunday visitors in Browns
vile.
II. II. kennctt of Mercedes was n viSi-
tor in Brownsville today.
Il. J. PoulSon of Waco j. in Brownsville
today on Il short business visit.
e. A. Christensen Of Donna j. IN
Brownsville today.
Lewis Come Of Monterrey, Mexico, j. IN
Brownsville today.
". =. Card. Tom Walker and T. J. Ben
ton Of san Bcnito were visitors in Browns
Vile today.
W. III. Brooks nnd f. q. Tappan of Mcr-
cede~ were visitors IN Brownsville today.
ID. :. Robertson 81 iRo Grande City was
among Sundays visitors in Brownsville.
+. B. Green 81 MeAllcn i il Browns
vile Oh = business mission today.
Mr.. and Mr.. J. Rowsa Of Mercedes were
among the Sunday visitors in Brownsville
X. l.. Chaudoin Of Harrington i IN
Brownsville on business today.
William =. Go~ncy of Houston j. il
Brownsville on n few days business mis-
sion.
f.. +. Driver Of Nacogdoche~ j. III III.
city on \ brief business visit.
l.. Richmond and John Dalrowski o.
sam Fordyce were among Sunday vi~i-
tors in Brownsville.
Edwin Stiles Of San Antonio J. in tn,
city ON n business visit.
-
W. III. Romo>er. assistant superintendent
for the Gulf Coast lines i in brownsville
from hi~ headquarters in kins~yille.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
AUTOS
Is IMPROBABLE
COL. BARKER or 0UARTERMASTER
MASTER DEPT. DOES NOT LOOK
FOR THIS HAPPEN.

The International Sale company has re-
ceived the following from the Maxwell Mo-
tor Sales corporation:
Colonel Baker of the puarterma>ter
generals office in direct charge of the
transport needs of the army under Quar-
termu~ter General Sharpe, authorized the
National Automobile Chamber Of Com
merce 10 say that. There i no likelihood
Of any emergency that would nece~Sitatc
the communicating of ears or trucks by
citizen owners. lie saws that a. a bigger
army IL organized he feels confident Of
being able to secure all the new ears and
trucks necessary. THIS statement j. most
important because dealers or prospective
customers. may Get the idea. from stories
that have been printed, that citizens
trucks or pleasure ears would he taken
over for government USE
'You will note by the above statement
that prospective buyers of either trucks or
pleasure ears should not hesitate To pur-
chase cars for either business or pleasure
because Of any runorS that. are circulated
that the government intends to take such
ears for its own USE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
AnfOists Light
Lamps Ia Broad
Day.; Cloud Cause

So great was the pail ii darkness caused
~ unusually heavy cloud that ushercd l.
the rain~torm M Brownsville at 2 80 sun
day afternoon that autoi-t~ in the down
town sections lighted their flashlights in
order Ia find the way and prevent coils,
ions. II took probably ten minutes for the
for the heavy. black clouds 10 pass
over the city. and many people hraced
themselves Tor what ii appeared might
develop into . damaging wind~torm. How
ever, only moderately heavy winds accom-
panied the rain.
The darkness was 80 intense that lighted
street lamps would have been welcomed by
pedestrians and drivers of vehicles who
found ii necessary to be in The streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
TT WILL ALWAYS Be FOUND

top right hand corner 81 page !. II the
printer does his duty il will be different
every day. Look for it; who knows but
TIER LUMBER co. 15-1-IU
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
literacy Test Is
Not Bar Thus Far

The l|itrracv feature Of the new immi-
urday, haS 20 far failed 70 di~qualify any
cmigrnnt~ applying for admission into the
United States through the port of Browns
vi'lr. Immigration officers here -ay that
TN !e- M ~ r-o,> applying u the local
~,'ti w, hevc been able - read and write
,rc language.
NH ugh y part Of The immigration law
which became operative IN May | the lit
cracy feature did not become effective
until Saturday owing 70 the fact that this
measure was vetoed BY President Wilson
and the delay neces~itatcd in passing IT
over the presidential veto made II not legal
~ operative until Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07

SECOND HAND BICYCLES for rent. sale
or exchange. All repairs guaranteed. Key and
lock work 4 speciality. We sharpen lawn NOW
ers. too. Guarantee Cycle Ca. next Sentinel
Office. (5-a-tfl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07

What real good does anybody get ont Of
other people mean little thrust~. Vet
ii j. one of the most popular indoor sports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-07
MISS CARPENTER
STATE SPEllER
WINS IN BIG CONTEST THROUGH HER
ABILITY TO SPELL "ASAFOEDiTA"
AND "MASSEUSE"-ALL RETURN

By her ability TO spell ''asafoctida" and
'masseu~e.'' Miss Minnie Carpenter Of the
San Bcnito high school won first place
in the University lnter>cholaStic meet at
Austin Saturday. Miss Carpenter was
pitted against the crack spoilers Of almost
every high school in Texas and The cruel
ling contest lasted until hate in the night.
Miss Carpenter was the only Cameron
county contestant To win place in the meet.
Richard Ileacock of Edinburg ~ wining
second place in the mile run among the
Class ID schools was the only Valley ath-
lcte To- qualify in the track and field
meets. The Brownsville contestants. Leon
iIinklcy. Carl Weller, ID. n. Clint. Miss
Georgia Dancy. George SteiI. Albert Rem
DAN. join Walton. returned from Austin
last night and while they did not win any
places in the meet were well pleased with
their showing. No Brownsville entry
brought up the rear of any event entered
and Weller. although disqualified by 4
fall in the preliminary broad Jump. cleared
twenty feet one inch while in the finals
the meet was won by a Jump nine:cen fee;
eight inches.
The first place in the meet was won BY
the Georgetown high Schoo. Nil q total If
seventeen points and Lubl pck. who mad
only one entry won second place. Trmr-
son, another one-man 5rltoo., won FIRST
place in the Class ID schools. Seven hun
bred contestants were in tl.1 meet.