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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
ONE OF PEARLS FOUND
Topekan Sends Missing Gem to Roy
Crawford to Help Out Mystery.

For many weeks now crowds at the
Novelty theater have been thrilled and
rethrilled by the mystery of the seven
pearls-a continued story in pictures
depicting everything from Turkish
harems to Zeppelins.
1t seems that a certain pretty girl
who is at home under water. on land
and in the air, is hunting for seven
lost pearls. Her fathers life depends
upon her success in procuring them
In this weeks picture, after finding
four of the jewels, she loses two
curSesl
Now this serial movie sometimes
gets on the nerves of anxious. open
mouthed audiences and today Roy
Crawford. owner of the theater, re-
ceived by mail. done up neatly in a
jewelry box. a pearl. Give it to our
heroine and help her along" was the
inscription.
of course, Roy can't throw the
pearl on the screen-he might throw
it against the screen-but he will send
the pearl Immediately to the film
concern with the suggestion that they
slip it to the girl as a present from
Topeka admirers. -
Don't slip this information to the
villain. He may come up the Kaw in
his submarine.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
COMB SAGE TEA IN +
HAIR TO DARKEN IT
IFS Grandmother's Recipe to
keep her Locks Dark,
Glossy, Beautiful.

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, and folks are again
using it to keep their hair a good,
even color, which is quite sensible.
we are living in an age when a
youthful appearance is of the great
est advantage.
Nowadays, though, we don't have
the troublesome task of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home.
All drug stores sell the ready-to use
product, improved by the addition of
other ingredients, called "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" 1t is
very popular because nobody can dis
cover it has been applied. Simply
moisten your comb or a soft brush
with it and draw this through your
hair. taking one small strand at a
time; by morning the gray hair dis
appears, but what delights the ladies
with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound, is that, besides beautifully
darkening the hair after few appli-
cations, it also produces that soft lus-
ire and appearance of abundance
which is so attractive. This ready
to-use preparation is a delightful tot
let requisite for those who desire
more youthful appearance. 1t is not
intended for the cure, mitigation or
prevention of disease.-Advertisem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

MAKE EXTENSIVE RAIDS.
British Sally Forth on Several Fronts
and Capture Germans.

London, Feb. 19.-An extensive raid
was carried out by British troops last
night on the Flanders front, in the
southern section of Houtholst wood.
the war office announced today. There
were two other successful raids, one of
the region south of Lens and the other
on the old Arras front in the neigh
borhood of Epehy.
Prisoners were taken in all these
raids. The Flanders raid was a par
ticularfy important affair, resulting in
heavy casualties to the Germans.
Paris, Feb. 19.-There was violent
artillerying during the night south of
the st. Gobain forest. in the Chavizon
sector and northwest of Bezonvaux,
the war office announced today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
RUB ON SPRAINS,
PAINS, SWELLING
Don't suffer! Relief comes the
moment you rub with
est. Jacobs Liniment"

Don't stay crippled, Rub this sooth-
ing penetrating liniment right into the
sprain, ache or strain, and out comes
pain, soreness. stiffness and swelling
Nothing else penetrates, heals and
STRENGTHENS the injured muscles.
nerves, tendons and hgaments so
promptly. 1t doesn't burn or discolor
the skin and can not cause injury.
Don't suffer, Get a small trial bottle
from any drug store now-lim Der upi
Rub the misery right out. A moment
after st Jacobs Liniment'' is applied
you can not feel the slightest pain or
soreness, and you can go about your
regular duties
st Jacobs Liniment'' conquers pain.
1t has been used effectively for sprains,
strains, soreness and stiffness for so
years-six gold medal awards.-Ad-
vertiSement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
GOODBYE TO CASTLE.
Broadway Gives Touching Farewell to
SOldier-Danccr.

New York. Feb. 19.-Broadway to-
day said goodbye to Vernon Castle,
captain in the royal flying corps and
premier dancer, who gave his life that
another might live
Never before did the famous Little
Church Around the Corner. where the
services were held, hold such a cosmo-
politan group of mourners, or was the
street ever more crowded.
Leaders of the theatrical world filled
one side of the little auditorium while
on the other the pewS were lined with
men in khaki, members of the British
flying corps.
Outside in the street. the reserves
from the traffic squad battled with
hundreds who tried to gain admit
lance to the services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
FIRE AT CAMP DODGE
Eight Soldiers Injured and Barracks
Destroyed-1OO Jump to Safety.

Camp Dodge, Ia, Feb. 19.-Eight
soldiers of Company U, ordnance
corps, were seriously injured here
early today when fire that started
from a stove completely destroyed the
company's barracks and adjacent lat
rine.
More than 100 soldiers were forced
to jump from the second story win
dows of the barracks. The fire cut
off escape by the stairs.
In addition TO the eight reported
seriously hurt, all of whom will re-
cover, a number suffered slight burns
or bruises. The monetary loss was not
great
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
HOT TEA BREAKS
A C0LD-TRY THIS

Get a small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take a
tablespoonful of this hamburg tea, put
a cup of boiling water upon it, pour
through a sieve and drink a teacupful
at any time 1t is the most effective
way to break cold and cure grip. as
ii opens the pores. relieving conges-
ton. Also loosens the bowels, thus
brea king a cold at onces
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege-
table therefore harmless.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

You can't afford to be laid up with
sore. aching kidneys in these days OF
high prices. Some occupat atoms bring
kidney troubles: almost any work
makes weak kidneys worse. If you
feel tired all the time, and suffer be-
sides with lame back, sharp pains,
dizzy spells, headaches and djsordered
kidney action, use Doan's Kidney Pills.
1t may save an attack. of rheumatism,
dropsy. heart trouble or Brfght's dis
ease Doan's have helped thousands
back to health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
WARN IEAvENWORTH!
Threaten to Move Troops Unless Moral
Conditions Improved.

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 19.-Mrs
Lou r. Essex, sent here by the war
department to investigate moral con-
ditionS, has called a meeting of the
Environs council tonight to discuss
measures for Graduating vice in the
vicinity of the military esta Adjustment.
Mrs Essex, it is understood. has in
formed the city authorities that unless
vice is suppressed the government may
find it necessary to take the troops
away from Fort Leavenworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR
$4,000 Steel Plant Wrecked-Origin
Not Yet Known

Chicago, Feb. 19.-The death toll in
the boiler explosion at the Republic
Iron & Steel company. East Chicago,
Ind, increased to four today. Two
employees were instantly killed and two
others died today in a hospital OF the
twenty-nine injured two others are
not expected to live.
The plant was wrecked with an esti-
mated loss of $4,000. Company Off
Gals have started an investigation of
the cause of the explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Topeka Experience

W. r. Hatcher, SIS Liberty St. says:
MY back hurt SO badly / could hardly
do anything. 1t was one continual
ache and my feet and ankles. were
swollen. My kidneys acted too often,
especially at night After I gave
Doan's Kidney Pills a thorough trial. I
was cured and haven't had any return
of the trouble"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
GRANT STRIKE DEMAND
Laundrymcn Grant Wage Scale but
Refuse to Recognize Union.

Kansas City. Mo, Feb. 19.-Mem-
bers of the Kansas City Laundry Own
ers' association today had withdrawn
partially from their stand of yester-
DAY. when they declared they would
never meet the conditions upon which
1000 striking workers agreed to re-
turn to work and end the strike which
has closed practically every laundry in
the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Wall St. New York. Feb. 19.-STOCkS-
profit taking of the last hour. The closing
was strong. Liberty 31as sold at 979s to
IS. 10: first As at $3.50 to 1904 and second
As at 96.10 to 96.22-
Extension of operation by pool constitut-
ed the chief feature Of today's active trad
extreme gains of l to 3 points. Sales ap-
proximated 100000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Maccabees Attention.

All members of Capital City No. "a
K o. T. M, are commanded to as
semble without fail at our rooms in
Knights of Pythias Hall. No. T22 East
6th St. this city, at o'clock p. m. on
Thursday. February 81. 1918.
BY order of
P. H. CONEY, Commander.
GEORGE w ADAMSON,
Record Keeper.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
BOMB IN X. C. FIRE

Kansas City, Feb. Sire caused
by an explosion of undetermined orr
gin at Eleventh and Main streets in
the down town district early today de-
stroyed one building and damaged
two others. The loss is placed at S75,-
900. Three firemen were injured one
of them. Capt. Jake Becker, possibly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
BOMB IN COURT HOUSE
ROtunda Wrecked-Draft Board in
Session at the Time.

Paterson, n. J., Feb. 19.-The ro-
-tunda of the PaSSaic county court
house here was wrecked today by the
explosion of a bomb which had been
placed on the first floor of the build
ing.
The draft board was in session at
the time the explosion occurred and
small panic ensued. No one was
injured. The damage was estimated
at $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Colorado Springs. Feb. 19.-Lieut.
Commander Robert NJ. Dutton. U. S.
N, retired. died here today from
tuberculosis contracted in Belgium
while an aide of Herbert c. Hoover in
administering the Belgium relief COM
mission. His home was jim San Fran
cisco
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
ISSUES BANK CALL

Commissioner Asks for Statement at
Close of Business, Feb. 10.
Walter +. Wilson, state bank com
missioner. has issued a call for all
state banks and trust companies to
report their conditions at the close of
business. February 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

paper. 5h@5A Sterling so day bills,
472k; commercial 60 day bills on banks,
A72; commercial. GO day bills, 4.111s; de-
mand. 572h; cables. 5.701a. Builders. de-
mand a cables, Az. Lire. demand. SO
cables S.73. Rubles, demand. ID; cables.
1917 nominal. Bar silver. 5S3xc: Mexican
dollars, Csc Government bonds firm rail-
road bonds firm. Time loans. strong
60 DAYS 90 days and 6 months, per cent.
Cali money. firm: high, 6; low. 81 ; rul-
ing rate. 81 closing bid 81; offered at 6;
last loan, u.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
START SHIPYARD PROBE
Secret Service Men Are on Trail of
Hog Island Scandal

Washington. Feb. Decentralization
of all phases of enormous expenditures
in the buibiing of the government
shipyard at Hog Island, Pa, has been
started by secret service men and 9TH
er agents of the department of justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Close Austro-swiss Frontier.

Berne. Switzerland, Feb. 19.-The
Swiss-Austrian frontier has again been
completely closed by the Austrian au-
thorities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Men FOR HACCARD
Santa Fe Shop Employees Back
Up His Stand on Labor.
Endorse His Views on COndi-
tons in Topeka Plant.

The State Journal is today in re-
ceipta of the following communication
from the undersigned Santa Fe shop
employees:
Editor State Journal:
I'VE, the undersigned employees OF
the Santa Fe Slops and readers of the
state Journal, wish to congratulate
the editor upon the article in Mon
days paper written by w. j. Haggaro
on the labor situation in the Santa Fe
shops and the country in general. We
endorse his statement as a whole and
particularly in regard to the trouble
and turmoil that has been created in
these and other shops by radical men
taking advantage OF the situation ouI
country is in.
A. w. Smith A. w. Roger
VIM. Lauterbach c. f. Baher
John Gibson William g. Greer
w. G. Opperman +. J. Dreyer
James S. Glare A. G. Boulder
George L. Mason John Lourie
r. T. Woodford Silas BoIlye
Frank Sandmeyer Kurt Rude1-
Chris johnson W. Vetter
Jacob Obermann John Lassen
Fred Siegel Chas r. Blair
p. J. Sorenson T. e Drennon
George Galley G. Minis
Henry Hewitt F. Lyon
ID. J. Downey A. J. Domino
A. II. Beers Geo. Fieger
C. NJ. Kisner Geo. Rode
F. B. birmingham Morris Collins
A. Z. Smith Ed. Daumez
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

PHILIP RILEY, IS years old, died at
his home one mile south of Tecumseh Mon
day morning. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock from
Bethel church. Burial in Bethel GENE
terry.
MARVIN CURLY" GRATEN. ~ years
old. died Sunday morning. The body will
lie in state tonight at his home. 325 Mon
roe street The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at s: 80 o'clock from st.
Joseph's church. Burial in Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
The funeral of Charles o. Lee. 30 years
night. will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 80 O'Clock from the First Methodist
church. Burial in Mt Hope cemetery.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel SGT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
LOCAL MENTION

Just to remind you that 3. B. EiteI-
man is manager of the Kresge Store,
the originator of high class methods
in the 10-cent business.-Adv.
Big masquerade ball. Friday. Feb.
%, washington birthday .-kellam
HaIl.-Adv.
J. w. I-utes has opened the studio at
511 Kansas avenue, everything new
and clean.-Adv.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz- Brunt-
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Sedgwick County's Quota 100000.

Wichita and Sedgwick county have
alreaoy raised $11, 600 of their $780, 900
quota and that in three days of active
campaigning The SedgWick County
War Fund club has undertaken to
raise the remaining $4,000 early next
fall 1t is expected that Topeka will
live up to her reputation of always
going over the top on these war fund
campaigns and Bowden today express
ed the belief that Topeka would raise
her quota in short order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE|Used boiler, 100 II. z. -Ad-
dress &c &c.," care Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

New York Cotton Market.
New York. Feb. 19.-COTTON-Spo
steady; middling, 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. SIT
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

Furnished by J. Myers. Jol y. r: Rldg i,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Campaign Plans Outlined at
Chamber of Commerce.
WOMEN TO THE TRENCHES
Organization Will Send Them
To Work in France.
Vimy Ridge Hero Coming To
Boost Local Campaign.

W. A. Biby-"It is unnecessary to
tell any Intelligent American what the
Salvation Army is or what it does. II
they want ten thousand dollars let's go
out and get it,
Pershing wants with his forces in
France, let him have 1t. He says he
wants the Salvation Army
Governor Capper+"Personally Off
cially and financially l am for it,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-27
LOCAL OVERFLOW

Fine fur scarfs and muffs reason.
ably priced at Noyeck's. Adv
Miss Elizabeth Kopliz has returned
from a three weeks visit to her broth
er in Cleveland, Ohio.
Emerson & Beacon shoes Tor men,
Queen quality shoes for ladies rea-
sonably priced at Noveck's. Adv.
At Noveck's. Thanksgiving sale on
garments, $500 to $500 price reduc-
tion on Ladies' coats and suits. ADV.
Fresh line OF large variety of can
dies in bulk and fancy packages.
Every efficacy the soldier wants at
the Fruitland Adv.
See the bargain counter of high
grade shoes, odds and ends at Sl.9S,
S24s and $29S. Values more than
double at Noyeck's. Adv.
Friday is the last day that Christ
mas boxes may be sent to the soldiers
overseas 1t is hoped that everyone
interested will bear this in mind and
cal at the Bennington Branch of the
American Red Cross rooms before
that day, Nov 30, so that no one need
be disappointed. No Christmas boxes
can be sent overseas after Friday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-27
CORP. CRU TO SPEAK FRIDAY
viii Give Address Under Auspices Of
FortniqhtIy Club.

Corp j. Norton Cru will give an ad.
dress Friday evening, Nov. 29th. at
eight o'clock at the Congregational
chapel under the auspices OF he Fort.
nightly club.
This announcement will be Of spec-
ial interest TO those who had the
pleasure of hearing him speak here
on a former occasion shortly after
Americas entrance into the war. At
that time he gave q very graphic pic
ture of life in the trenches, describing
most viyidy the modern methods OF
warfare, etc Since then Corp. Cru
has been filing a most important
place as interpreter with the Ameri-
can forces in France and will bring
US interesting information regardine
the part our own troops have played
in the great world conflict.
Some weeks ago when the French
government sent special mission tC
this country to assist in the promo
tion of the sale of the bonds for the
Fourth Liberty Loan, at the same
time sending special trains all over
the country bearing war trophies
Corp. Cru was selected to be one OF
the prominent members OF that mis-
sion. After the Fourth Liberty Loan
was successfully launched this specia
French mission of over a hundred
members was recalled to France leav
ing Just three representatives in thi.
country 10 be retained by the French
High Commission at Washington L
continue the educational phase OF th,
war and TO lecture upon those sub
iects upDermost in the mind Of tht
public which we're the outgrowth o.
the war Corp Cru is cne of those
three representatives, a great com
pliment to his recognized ability b,
his own country and by the authorl
ties at Washington also,
Z is hoped a large crowd viii be il
attendance Friday evening to heai
him speak upop these vital issues AL
paid membership cards OF the Fort
nightly admit members and gues
tickets at the regular price of 25c
on sale at Gokays Drug store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-27

WOMEN HELPLESS
FROM Headache
need THIS tonic.

I Faint, subject to dizzy spells, fire.
auent headacheS--thiS is the story OF
misery that thousands of women can
tell. Happiness under such condi-
tions is almost impossible, despon.
llency is almost inevitable.
If your life is one continuous round
Of suffering without any particular III.
ness being manifest you receive but
little sympathy because no one but
yourself understands your condition.
Help may be suggested by this state
ment from Mrs. Joseph Vandegriii
Of West Grove, Pa. She says:
81 was in a greatly rundown condi-
tion and was so weak that l would
faint away and have dizzy spells. 1
could hardly retain any food on my
stomach and suffered constantly with
headaches. 9 was treated by doctors
for several months but without relief.
1t was through reading q newspaper
that / decided to try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills and it wasn't long before
my headaches left me and l was get.
ting better. kept gaining in strength
until was we'll"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills build up
the blood and have proved of the
greatest benefit in many disorders due
oundenourished nerves. A tendency
TO anemia, or bloodlessness, is also cor
fected by these tonic pills.
eTwo useful books, "Diseases of the
Nervous System" and "What to Eat
and How to Eat" will De sent free by
the DR.. Williams Medicine Co., Schen
ectady, N. Y. Your own druggist sells
DR.. Williams Pink Pills or you can
order them direct by mail, postpaid,
at 90 cents per box. six boxes for $3.50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-27
WILL OF Or. H. }. POTTER
Hearinu Held AZ probsts Court for
Admission Of Document.

Hearinu Held At probats Court for
Admission Of Document.
There was hearins yestep..v N
ternoon before Probate Judge %. C..
Bennett on the will Of the late DR. II
T. Potter Who died recently in a Bur.
hnrion hospital The widow, Mrs.
Flora w Potter wa, represented by
Judge r II Holden ot his village and
j. b D0naway Of Nergennes. Judge
E. l.. Bates appeared Tor Jhe executor
named in the will, oy Il. Pierce of
Manchester.
The larger portion Of the hearing
was taken up with the examination of
the three witnesses to the will. A. u.
Moffatt. Albert e. Orvls and w. B.
Edger on Of Manchester.
The will was made Anrll 1g 1917
and 'ho honcHclor'cs namod are NrB
Norma w. Potter, RoY T. Pierce and
Flora Z Wins now MrG Potter
Roy y. Pierce is named executor
At he conclusion Of the hearing
tie will was above ed but judge Ben
nett ruled that letters testamentary
should not be issued until after the
lapse of the statutory time provided
for appeal The special administra
tor appointed by the court, Irving Il
Gibson, was continued in office.