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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
More Delays Block COnstruc-
ton South Kansas Ave. Span.
Tandy Says City Is Ready and
Waiting on County.
COUNTY PASSES BUCK TO STATE
Highway Commission Refers
Matter to John Williams.
Bungled Plans Finally Found
in City Engineers Office.

Citizens of Topeka and Shawnee
county living in the vicinity of Twen-
ty-first and Kansas avenue and east
are very much wrought up over the
continued failure of the county and
city commissioners to put in the new
bridge promised over the Shunganun-
ga. This statement was made today
by H P. Kern, III East Twenty-first
street.
Kern said that the matter of the
new bridge near Lakewood park has
been hanging fire for a matter of two
or more years. He said that aItho the
county commissioners have been pro-
fuse in their promises that the work
on the bridge would be done, they
have done nothing more than merely
promise.
Kern pointed out that the condition
of the bridge and the road leading to
the bridge is such that several acct
dents have occurred, one of them re-
sulting in serious injury to a delivery
wagon driver.
Says City Is Ready.
W. C. Tandy, city commissioner of
streets, said today that the city
budget was already made up, has been
funds are now ready for the construc-
ton of the bridge as far as the city is
concerned. Tandy says that the delay
is occasioned by waiting on the county
commissioners.
Henry McAfee, county commission
er, says that the matter of construct
ing the bridge is held up in the Of
flee of the state highway commission,
awaiting its turn. McAfee stated that
the county commissioners are ready to
act as soon as the bridge is author
lied and approved by the state high
way commission.
Everyone passes Buck"
-1N-
when questioned on the matter OF the
Twenty-first street bridge, announced
that the plans for the bridge had been
rejected two weeks ago and had been
sent back to the county engineer for
redrawing on account of structurel
defects.
County Engineer John Williams.
when asked the same question stated
that the plans had been sent over to
the city engineer to be revised.
The city engineer admitted that he
had the plans and that they would be
completed in short, but indefinite
time. The city engineer stated that
there is one bridge ahead of the
Twenty first street structure in his Of
flee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
HUNTING FOR SUBS
New Sea Sport Developed by
Necessities of War.
Airship Spots U-BOat Lying on
Sea Floor.
Then COME THE TRAWLERS
They Throw Steel Net in Loop
Around Submarine.
Draw Tight and Discharge
Bombs Attached to Net.

London, July 30-A sea sport which
has arisen out of the war-hunting
German submarines by airship-is
described in the Times. The writer's
story concludes with telling how the
crew of the U-boat apparently pre-
ferred death to being captured.
One Of the crew of an airship spot
ted a submarine lying on the bed of
the ocean, in fairly shallow water
1.-The wireless spanked" reads he ac-
count in the Times, land soon away on
the horizon there appeared a little de-
stroyer, followed far astern by four
squat trawlers, all racing toward the
spot above which the airship cruised
around.
The destroyer came up first. of
course, and it was not long before,
| guided by wireless Instructions her
guns were trained in readiness to greet
the unsuspecting U-boat should it bob
to the surface. 1t seemed ages to the
impatient crew before the trawlers ar
rived, but things moved rapidly once
| they were at the scene of action, for
they knew their job of old.
Working in pairs they approached
their victim from opposite directions.
steaming toward each other. Between
each pair a strong sweep was
stretched and allowed to hang in a
huge loop that it might traverse the
abed.. The vessels met and crossed
the doomed craft. The sweeps of
either pair engaged the U-boat fore
and aft simultaneously and held her
in a gigantic cradle.
Thus far the German boat had
shown no signs of alarm altho those
with her must have heard the churn-
| ing of the trawlers' screws. Now she
| suddenly seemed to awake to the men
ace that threatened her." The article
goes on to describe the fate of the
submarine. She wriggled and squirm-
| ed about in a frantic endeavor to
escape but it was useless. Not a loop
hole was there to be found, and at
| length, realizing the helplessness of
her plight, she ceased to struggle. This
| fact was duly wirelessed by those on
board the airship to the destroyer be-
low. Trapped securely, the enemy
vessel could still rise to the surface did
she SO desire, and, to give her an op-
| portunity to do so, the British craft
now waited for several minutes She
| preferred to lie still; and so, at a flag
| ged signal from the destroyer, the
| starboard foremost trawler and the
port aft one attached tin of high
| explosives to each of the cradle
wires and allowed it. to slide down
wards until it rested upon the u boats
hull Then those in the airship tagged
a signal and upon the two trawlers two
firing keys were pressed 8
Followed then the uprising of a
geyser of water. and when the trou-
bled ocean became. calm, of the sub
| marine there was no trace other than
an extensive patch of oil floating upon
| the surface of the sea-" "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
GUY KIENE'S ANSWER
Says Charges Against Fritz Are Now
in Government Hands.
Topeka, Kan, July 20, 1918.
the Edifnf- nf the State .IniIt.nzI. .

Topeka, kan, July 20, 1918.
To the Editor of the State journal:
I was considerably surprised at the
space devoted in your paper Saturday
to discussion of my personal affairs
by an individual who evidently has a
grievance. 1 have never rushed into
print concerning this matter and /
have never given the newspapers any
information, but L now ask that in
Justice to myself you publish this
statement:
The charges against Frank Fritz as
affecting his loyalty to the government
IN this present crisis have been made
in affidavit form and filed with the
United States marshal and by him for
warded to the United States attorney
for consideration These affidavits
were not made by me nor any relatives
of mine. Long before these documents
were filed, charges of disloyaIty
against this man were made verbally
to the United States marshal. l have
no desire to force trial of these
charges in the newspapers; they will
be handled by the department of JUS
tice and this man will then have his
day in court and justice will be done
no good can result from Their discus
sion at this time.
1 have one son of military age who
is on the fighting front in France: this
man has three sons all of military age
anu al lAAC llAiC VI lillS encounter none
in the service of the government; and
while we may look at the war from
different angle, 1 have done nothing
actuated by personal malice but only
what 1t was my duty as a loyal Ameri-
can to do. l was viciously attacked by
this man because he charged me with
reporting him, and am ready now as
was then to fight any man when the
issue is the success of the government
in this great war and the destruction
of the brutal Hun dynasty.
As affecting my birth 1 do not wish
to bubble. However, any one who
| cares to take the trouble may see in
Rosser Bros. drug store the torn and
tattered discharge of my grandfather.
Jean kfene as captain of infantry
after fifteen years service in the
French army. The question of birth
| or lineage is of no Importance at this
time-the only thing is how the in
dtvidual stands-is he for or against
the government There are thousands
OF loyal Germans in America and with
them have no quarrel, but that only
brings more boldly into relief the few
| men of American birth who are for
some unknown reason not loyal
am glad to note that this man now
stands ready to buy liberty bonds and
| subscribe to the Red Cross, and that
| therefore, my personal encounter has
| at least been of some benefit to the
| government of the United States in
this great crisis. Let's win the war.
| GUY KIENE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
A. D. FOLKER RESIGNS
Shawnee County Farm Agent Goes to
Missouri.

In order that he may accept a posi-
ton as assistant county agent leader
of Missouri, A. D. Folker, the Shaw
nee county agricultural agent, has re-
signed his position against the pro-
tests of the farm bureau, who have
done all in their power to induce him
to remain.
Mr.. Folker began his work as the
Jewell county agent in 1914, and came
to Topeka in July, 1917. His new work
will be under P. H. Ross. formerly the
Leavenworth county agent, and the
first county agent in Kansas. He will
leave Topeka August 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
GIVE PATRIOTIC PRIZES
Industrial Council Awards of Baby
Bonds for Labor Day.

Thrift stamps and baby bonds will
be the only prizes offered contestants
in the Labor day celebration at the
fair grounds. according to a decision
nounced at the meeting of the Topeka
Industrial council Monday night.
Nearly all of the banners and floats
to be used in the Labor day parade
will bear the slogan, win the War
for Freedom"
Invitations to participate in the pa
rade have been issued to the Ninth
battalion companies and band of the
Kansas State Guard and to Company
A. First battalion and band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
Lemon Juice
for Freckles
Girls! Make beauty lotion at home
for a few cents. Try It'll

Squeeze the Juice of two lemons into
bottle containing three ounces Of
orchard white. shake well. and you
have a quarter pint of the best freck1e
and tan lotion. and complexion beauti-
tier. at very. very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of orchard white for a
few cents Massage this sweetly frag-
rant lotion into the face, neck. arms
and hands each day and see how
freckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear. soft and white the skin be-
comes Yesi It is harmless ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
Hosiery and Underwear

Women's Silk Hose in pink.
gold and maize, $1.35. quality
at, pair-98c.
Women's soc White Mercer
lied Hose at-S5c.
Women's White F1are-top
Hose. Use grade, at-59c-
Women's Black or White
OUTSIDE Silk Boot Hose in a
79c grade at, pair-69c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
MUST BURN WOOD
Where Wood Is to Be Had No Coal
Will Be Allowed to Be Sold.

Washington, July 30.-State fuel ad-
ministrators are advised by the United
States fuel administration that they
have authority to prohibit. except I'M
der special order. the sale of coal to
domestic consumers in localities where
a plentiful supply of wood is available.
They were advised that if wood deal
ers advance prices because of the in
creased demand, they may be dealt
with under the Lever act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30

Women's 15c Vests in regu-
lar size. TWO for Csc.
Women's 75c cuff knee, tape
top Union Suits at Soc; extra
sizes at 69c.
Kayser silk-top Vests. s1-25
values at-9Sc.
Mems 75c Nainsook athletic
Union Su:ts-59c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
Notion Items

10c Snap Fastners, TWO for 15c
10c Hair Pin Cabinets-Sc
Toe Slipper Trees at-Sc
Csc West Electric Curriers' at
-19c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
LIFT OFF CORNSt
Doesn't hurt at all and costs
only a few cents.

Magic, Just drop little Freezone
on that touchy corn. instantly it stops
aching, then you lift the corn off with
the fingers. Truly No hrmbug.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30

s1.75 Alarm Clocks at-Sf.39.
soc Whisk Brooms at-39c.
45c box of stationery. 1
quire paper and envelopes,
35c or THREE for S1.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
Acorn Day Bargains in
ancy Goods

36x42 in. Stamped Pillow Cases,
best quality cotton tubing, stamped
in Daylight and Nighttime designs.
Regular s1.25 values at. 2Qc
15x24 in. Guest Towels; pure
linen stamped in dainty designs for
colored and white embroidery
work. SIC values for Acorn o.
Day at WV
35c Linen Hand Bags, natural
linen, stamped in tinted designs to
be embroidered in colors. Can be
used as a purse, knitting or fancy
work bag. Acorn Day as H.
long as they last at. 800. :. AOO
Stamped ready-made Combina-
ton Suits for women. Fine quality
nainsook, stamped in neat designs
for French embroidery work. Or
$1.35 values at. each. 49,. Wv
Stamped Turkish Bath Towels
24x45 inch, attractive designs for
colored embroidery work; to be
finished with crochet or tatting.
Diagram and instruction sheet
with each towel. Use values E0o
at =,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
Toilet Goods

75c Jickee Perfume, per OF.
SOC
zoe Corylopsis Talcum-15c
Csc Trailing Arbutus and Rose
Taicum-10c
35c Glib. sack Bath Salt-29c
SOC Sempre Giovine at-49c
Csc and soc Mentholatum-19c
and sec
Csc and soc Creme de Meridor
at-19c and sec
soc Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream-39c
75c box of Cuticura Soap-58c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30

Sayman's Vegetable Soap-1Oc
40c Weekend Packages-29c
35c Freezone at-29c
30c Kolynos Tooth Paste-25c
Csc Mary Fuller Nail Polish
-19c
40c Orchard White at-29c
Csc Woodbury's Face Powder
-f9c
soc Derma Viva Liquid Pow
der-39C
soc Armand Face Powder
39c
Ebony back Hair Brushes
worth to $500 at-9Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-30
Main Floor
Bargains

Mems 35c Mercerized four-in-
hand Wash Ties. Acorn Day at 29c
To close out the short lengths of
ribbons on the bolt we offer some
csc and 35c qualities Acorn IN
Day at, yard. xVC
sec Sash and Camisole Ribbons
in pink, 1t. blue and white. AZ
Z inch width at. yard 1OC
Linon Cluny Laces. / " to IN
inches wide suitable for trimming
Bingham dresses. underwear and
curtains. Values to zoe the
yard, Acorn Day. 5000. OC
Colored Picot Edges for chill
dren's dresses. INC values at
ydIO - ~
One lot of Embroidery Insertions
in good assortment of patterns. -
special at, yard 3d. 49,. OC
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07

to the parliament brought into immea-
late existence the entire question OF
dealing with Ireland contribution to
the army. and | would leave it with
confidence.
Many members of the Irish party
have joined the army. One of the
most distinguished members and one
of the oldest members, Major Willie
Redmond died in the trenches; Cap
tain Willie Redmond, his nephew, ana
son Of the late Irish leader, has been
in the trenches most Of the war, and
recently got the D:sS. sO.}if stH&ast45ks5
Really, in view, Of the. tens OF, thouss
ands Of Irish We sept TO. the war,
until 1reland's&T whole RtenSfer was
changed from friendship TO- hostility,
the bravery with which the fought
and died amid all the hard SHIPS of the
Gallipoli campaign, and in the hottest
spots in the fields Of France and Elan
ders, "it makes an lIrishman d little
Impatient tat, the suggestion that he
belongs TO a nation of "slackers." "
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07

Tribune Want Ads Bring Results.
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if the statement Of the case were cor


rect. $|
1t is not, however, correct
Ireland, at the beginning Of the
war, sent her men to the front gladly
enthusiastically What wise states
mansbip would not attempt to do is t.
restore in Ireland the attitude o.
mind toward the issues of the wal
which was practically universal in the
first year of the war.
H.. Make ireland feel again that
this is, a war for freedom and
democracy; restore her GOOD will
to. the English Masses; restore
trust in English good faith, and
have no doubt that she will re-
spond to the same spirit as in
the opening stages Of the war.
How is this to be done? a.
First and foremost, home rule mus,
be put into immediate operation.
Home rule is the law of the land
Since August, 1914, it has been sus,
pended and postponed and tinkerao
with during all this interval, until at
last the Irish people, suspicious by
many previous breaches of faith by
English governments inh refusing to
fulfill their pledges, have now begun
to believe that it is never intended to
give it. ,as
BY "home rule" l mean, what is cali
cd Dominion enlightenment on
somewhat similar lines to those of
Canada and Australia. would leave
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07

have pointed out the right way.
Now for the wrong way, that Of
CONSUMPTION by the British parliament
and without home rule.
! have described this policy al.
ready as an insane blunder. adhere
to that description. 1t asks Ireland
to fight for the freedom Of small ma
lions by the side of England, while
England denies to Ireland, small
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07

nation. the freedom that has been
law since 1914.
Give Ireland her own freedom BE-
fore you ask her to fight for the free
dom of other nations. :
CONSUMPTION as now proposed, and
as now carried, means that Ireland,
still in bondage, has CONSUMPTION
forced upon her by another natioh
more powerful than herself. Is not
that Junkerism?
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07
GIVE IRELAND HOME RULE, THEN
CONSUMPTION, SAYS TAY PAY
Nations When She Is Herself Small Nation
With Rights Denied, Says Statesman
BY L. II. LEIGH
Special. Staff Dispatch.

Washington 6:-GVE IRELAND RULE FIRST-THEN
VIII BE TIME TO TALK OF CONSCRPTION
Thsis the r. O(onnor told
about of
worlds best political
America mission the Irish nationalist nearly
He Washington Watching o conscp,iol
. ~.' IL. ~.
He retains carefully preserves
when talk, illusion
Ographer
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07

actual issues of the problem are quite
understood in America. ~sr L.. ..-a
Many many writer's have declared
that it was question whether Ireland
was to be given over to the slackers
or to make her fair contribution to
the fighting forces on the side of free
dom. To this have been added many
reproaches, which would be deserves:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07

I am glad OF the opportunity Of max,
ing a statement for the readers o;
the Daily Tribune, as | am profound
ly anxious that American opiniol:
should be we'll informed, for Ameri-
can opinion in the last analysis may
be the decisive factor in solving this
tragic tension between the peoples Of
England and Ireland.
do not think that even yet the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-07
pOSTEOPATH EXAMINERS

George E. Hodge Of Grand Forks
county and r. A. Bolton OF Stutsman
county have been commissioned men,
bers of the state board of osteopathic
examiners by Governor Frazier.
Tribune Want Ads Rrine Results,
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BY T. P.tO'CONNOR

Noted Irish Editor and Political Leader
lin Statement Made Exclusively for the Daily Tribune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-16
LIGHT FARMING CURES
SHELL SHOCK VICTIMS
ConvaIescents Gain Health and
Strength by Filling the Soil
in Hospital Grounds.

The Base Hospitals OF Europe
where American boys as we'll as the
boys OF our allies are recuperallng,
have decided that the men who are
yet unable tc fight, or to 20 hack 10
their places In the ranks, may gain
health and strength while filling the
soil, and incidentally may add many
tons of vegetables to the necessary
food supplies.
Ten expert market gardeners from
this country have been sent TO France
10 direct the work, as IL has been found
that this farm labor is one of the best
restoratives Of health. and also That
there is no better work for those sur
fering from shell shock than this out
of-doors activity. Many soldiers who
have worked at the farms announce
that they intend to buy farms and con
tinue on their return from France.
In addition to the helpful exercise
the tables are helped, and in one hos
pital there has been green corn on lhe
cob served MS result of the soldier
farming. Green corn is not common
In France, but It certainly pleased the
men who were fortunate enough TO GET
some OF It. And the American boys
well, Just imagine an American seeing
green corn on the cob when he didn't
expect there was such a delicacy near
er than the old U. S. A.
More than two tons of vegetables
were grown at Base Hospital No. 6 In
less than three months. Peas, pota
toes, beans, radishes, lettuce and corn
and the soldiers declare that there Il
nothing like the taste of these Amerl
can vegetables grown In the gardens Of
the hospitals.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-16
RED CROSS MARTYR
KILLED BY shell

The grave Of Lieut.. Edward NJ. Nc.
Key, who was Killed last June while on
duty on the Italian front, where he had
charge of an American Red Cross roll.
Ing canteen, lies about a mile and Il
half behind The battle line on the lower
Pave. II Is q simple soldiers grave.
aud only the American flag with which
II IS decorated distinguishes Il from
those of his Italian comrades in arms.
The fine qualities displayed by the
italian soldiers so aroused Lieutenant
Mckey's admiration that he gave free
vent To his enthusiasm. "How splen-
didly The Italians are fighting," were
the last words he uttered, for Just then
an Austrian shell, exploding at their
side. ended his life, at the same time
seriously wounding Captain ColabattiS
Il. The latter, who has since received
decoration for val T. paid the highest
tribute TO the devotion Of Lieutenant
Mickey, his enthusiasm and the tactful
manner In which he performed his
charitable mission among the soldiers
To quote his own words: let us rem
der homage To thu memory of this
valiant American Red Cross officer
who died with words Of enthusiasm for
our soldiers on his Fps The Austrian
shell which cut short his career has
not silenced his vote. On the contra
ry, the sacrifice of his life has Immo5-
tallzed his words Of praise for Italys
lighting men. 1t has also forged ono
more link between our country and his
own"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-16
Batavia Attractive City.

Batavia IL a city divided into two
parts-Weltcvrcdcn. or the modern
Batavia, and Boncdcnstadt. or Old Ba'
tavia. In the days &c Batayia's prime,
Old Batavia was known rs the Queen
of the East" or more appropriately
rs the "Whlte Mans Grave" Wclte-
vreden Is the section OF Batavia in
which the European residences, gov
eminent buildings, shops and stores
are located. 1t is Il very attractive
city, with wide streets. many garden
features, good-looklng buildings, spa
cIous lawns and modern improve
ments.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-16
Pole an old City.

poa was Thracian colony when
the Romans swooped down and took
It in IT'S h. c., and II stormy existence
followed this descent of the world-con-
querorS. In 1879 It was virtually blot
ted out of existence when the Genoese,
daring forbearS of Admiral Christopher
Columbus, defeated the Nenetians in n
great sea fight of the port, and then
wrecked the town--and kept II out OF
the annals for Il century and half
1t came back finally and waxed lmpor-
tant again and since 1918 was Austria's
principal naval harbor.