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The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
LOST LIFE IN STORM
Lawyer Went Out To Look After
Cattle: Was Found Dead.

Cottonwood Falls, Kan. Dec. 26.-
Harley Crocker, a lawyer of Cedar
Rapids. Iowa, and a half brother of
State Senator A. T. Crocker, and E. G.
Crocker, of this county, was found
frozen to death in the Cox pasture,
south of Matfield Green, where he had
wandered following trip to look after
cattle.
Crocker was 81 years of age and was
born in this county. He early in life
took up the practice of law and had
for many years been an attorney of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his family
resides
On account of ill health he came to
this county about three years ago and
had since been living on the Crocker
Brothers ranch, where be had helped
them in their extensive cattle busi-
ness, spending the most of his time out
in the open for the benefit of his
health.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
BIG MONEY FEEDING HOGS
$S15.58 Made on Herd of 332 in just
u Days.

a. Manhattan, Kan, Dec. ga hog
feeding demonstration conducted by
r. w. Kaiser. animal husbandry spe-
and r. w. Shafer, Washington coun-
ty farm agent, made a net profit of
$S15.5S on a herd of 332 hogs in IT
days. The demonstration was con-
Quoted on the farm of Frank Gotfred-
the demonstration, feeders, breeders
and farmers from all parts of the
county were present to hear the repre-
sentatives Of the college discuss scien-
tffic methods Of hog feeding.
Thruout the period, Kaiser, kept
books strictly on his venture and in
oluded in the expenses. labor ($185)
and interest on the investment ($122)
and total cost of marketing in Kansas
City (s272). The ultimate record
shows that the hogs on October weigh
ed 1,362 pounds, valued at $7,23S.35.
From this figure was deducted the
expense Of marketing, leaving the net
profit $815.58, or an average profit
per hog of $2.45. To increase the
weight of the hogs cost $15.14 per
hundredweight.
The big end Of the expense, of
course, was the feed, $4,504.2O. The
animals consumed 1880 bushels OF
corn, IL 400 poundssof tankage, 1900
pounds of ground barley and $500
pounds of oil meal.
The profit was based strictly on the
gain in weight, and not on fluctuation
of market price. Seventy-five head of
the Kansas City market, topping the
market at $17.65 per hundredweight.
The demonstration was concluded
December 16.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
HAD BIG CHRISTMAS
Boys at Industrial School Had Tree
and Holiday Program.

A Christmas celebration was held at
the Boys Industrial school Wednes-
day, under the direction of DR.. NJ. F.
Troxell, school director, and the other
officers of the school. The chapel of
the school was decorated for the event,
and a program of tableaux. Christ
mas carols, dialogues and recitations
was given by the boys 3
An electric lighted tree bore gifts
for the boys which were distributed
by one of the officers of the school
representing Santa Claus. The En-
poria Good Fellows club sent a box of
gifts for Lyon county boys, and Gov
ernor Capper sent autographed Christ
mas cards to all the boys.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
HAVE BIG CONVENTION
Kansas Livestock Association Invites
Hoover To Address Members.

The Kansas Livestock association
has fixed dates of February 20, 21 and
% for the time, and Hutchinson for
the place, of its sixth annual conven-
ton. According to ]. H. Mercer, state
livestock commissioner and secretary
of the state association, the Hutchin-
son convention will be the biggest ever
held and a program in keeping with
that prospect IS being made up by the
program commntee.
Herbert Hoover, national food ad-
ministrator, has been invited to speak,
but it is possible that his present So
journ in France may be so prolonged
that he will be unable to address the
convention. Ex-Governor H. c. Stuart
Of Virginia, present chairman of the
agricultural advisory board to the ma
tional food administration, also has
been invited. The state association
has membership of about 4.500 with
a present prospect that it will reach
the 5000 mark by the time Of the con-
vention. Secretary Mercer says.
1t has been arranged to have the
last day of the convention designated
as governors day." Governor elect
Henry Allen will speak.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying little zemo
furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra
large bottle, $1.00. Healing begins the
moment zemo is applied In short
time usually every trace of eczema,
letter, pimples, rash, blackheads and
similar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making it
vigorously healthy, always use zemo, the
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. 1t is not a
greasy salve and it does not stain. When
others fail it is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles of all kinds.
The E. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
(Advertisementl
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
$f00.0O DIAMOND ROBBERY.
Chicago Police Are Looking for Christ
mas Eve Cracksmen.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-"America's most
skilled cracksmen" were sought today
by Lieut.. Michael Hughes and a score
of detectives in connection with the
Christmas eve robbery OF 100000
worth of diamonds here.
Detectives believed the robbery,
which took place in jeweiry store
at q crowded downtown corner during
Tuesdays busiest shopping hour, was
engineered by remaining members of
the Eddie Fay gang, known for their
expertness and daring. S4l
Fay was found murdered here last
month. The crime was blamed on
members Of his gang.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
WOMEN ARE TO AID
Kansas Club Federation Will Assist in
Jewish-Armenian Relief.

The Kansas Federation of Women's
Clubs will assist in the Jewish-Armen-
ian relief campaign which is to be
put on all over the country from
January 12 to 10. Mrs. H. o. Garvey.
president of the Kansas federation,
will be at the head of an educational
campaign conducted in this state thru
the federation.
Each local federation will form a
center of educational work. She con-
ferred with Charles Dillon, associate
chairman and campaign director of
the Jewish-Armenian campaign, re-
garding plans for the work to be car
ried on thru the clubs. Kansas will
raise 100000 for the fund, all of
which will be used in relief work.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
WYANDOTTE PIONEER DIE.
Judge BarziHai Gray Settled in Kan
eas in 1857.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 26.-Judge
Barzillai Gray, a Wyandotte county,
Kansas, pioneer, was found dead in a
little stone house on a small suburban
farm owned by him just outside of
Kansas City, Kan. He was "a years
old. aa-
Judge Gray came to 4Wyandotte
county in 1857. In addition to being
prominent figure in Wyandotte and
Leavenworth county affairs, he played
a prominent part in the development
Of the Kansas side of Greater Kansas
City. He was private secretary to
Governor Anthony, of Kansas, and
served one term as probate judge. He
had also held several city offices. One
of his two daughters surviving is Mrs.
Job Hartman, wife of widely known
California Socialist.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
Junction City Has Boomed.

city passed the s500,0OO marx in the
issuance of building permits during
1918. The total to date is $550,000.
far in excess of the amount of build
ing done in previous years. The
to an abrupt halt by the war industry
boards ruling that only very essen
tial construction would be permitted,
and the lifting of the building ban
came SO late in the season that many
who had planned to erect new homes
or business buildings this fall have
postponed construction until spring.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
STEAMER FIGHTS STORM
The Alabama Tossed for 80 Hours by
Blizzard on Lake.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-The lake steamer
Alabama bound for Chicago with
Christmas passengers was reported
docked at Muskegon, Mich, today
after having been forced from Chi
cago Harbor into mid-Iake by Tues
days storm.
Storm-tossed and with passengers
sick, the steamer tried to enter harbor
here, but was caught in a terrific gale
For thcirty hours, passengers declared,
the ship was adrift. Sandwiches were
the only food.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
TRAINS RUNNING BETTER
Chicago Faces a Milk Shortage Due
to Railroad Tieup,

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Trains thruout
the middle west today were again run
ming near schedule time following the
blizzard which suddenly gripped the
region Tuesday.
Fear was expressed that there might
be a milk shortage due to tieups of
Suburban trains. One trainload of
milk consigned to Chicago firm and
shipped Tuesday had not arrived.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
FLEE FROM CHILE TO PERU.
5000 Persons Eavc Left Country Dur
ing Past Month.

Lima. Peru, Dec. 26.-It is estimated
that 5000 Peruvians have fled from
Chile to Peru and Bolivia during the
past month as a result of the crisis
between Chile and Peru. Every
steamer from the south is bringing
scores of fugitives. A dispatch from
lilo. southern Peru, reports that a
Chilean airplane flew over that port
on December 21.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26

Chicago. Dec 26.-Capt. James
Scott, ex-White Sox pitcher, expects
to be semi-pro when he returns to
baseball. He was signed today by a
Chicago team.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26
GRAYSON ACTED AS SANTA.
Presidents Physician Distributes Can
dies and Cakes in Paris.

Paris, Dec. 26.-Rear Admiral Cary
T. Grayson, President Wilson's physi-
clan, spent Christmas morning dis
tributing. at the request of Mrs. Will
son, candies, cakes and sweetmeats
she had personally purchased for the
Paris asylums and hospitals. The
presidents party spent the day at the
Murat palace
The Topeka state journal., 1918-12-26

A Home Cure Given BY One
Who Had 1t

In the spring of 1S92 I was at
tackled by Muscular and Inflamma-
tory Rheumatism. l suffered as
only those who have 1t know. for
over three years. l tried remedy
after remedy, and doctor after doc
tor, but such relief as l received
was only temporary. Finally, l
found n remedy that cured me COM
pletely, and it has never returned.
I have given 1t to a number who
were terribly afflicted and even
bedridden with rheumatism, and it
effected a cure In every case.
l want every sufferer from any
form of rheumatic trouble TO try
this marvellous healing power. Don't
send Il cent; simply mail your name
and address and 1 will send it Tree
to try. After you have used it and
1t has proven itself to be that long
looked-for means of curing your
rheumatism, you may send the
price of it. one dollar, but under
stand, I do not want your money
unless you are perfectly satisfied to
send 1t. Isn't that fair? Why suf-
fer any longer when positive relief
is thus offered you free? Don't de-
lay. Write today.
Mark H. Jackson, No. 537 E. Cur
ney Bldg. Syracuse, N. y.
Mr.. jackson is responsible. Above
4 statement true.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
JOYFUL PATRIOTIC
AFFAIR AT YIN. c. A,
Many Young Men Enjoy Delightful Din
ner and Hear Enthusiastic Thrift
Savings Talks.

One Of. the most delightful and sue
cesSful affairs of the season was The
social meeting that was held at the !.
VI. c: a. last evening. A large number
of young men were present despite the
fact that the affair had not bccn an
nounccd until Monday.
The first part of tn" evening OF pleas
urc was completely occupied ny the
magnificent rcpust. which was 'drrlhrcd
fit for king" by MI thus" who hao
the pleasure Of pHrtakinE of the fare.
The ladies had put forth their best Gu
linary efforts IN tho making Of; an c$pe-
ciuIly appetzing meal They more
than succeeded. Following tho "cHt$'
short address was made ny General
Secretary John {. Lynch, at the close
of which he called upon all of those
present to stand up III turn and give
their name. address and occupation. 1.
Burgess Taylor. who is one Of the hri'
nr {. Is. & II. VI. Taylor, representa-
lives Of the Northwestern Mutual Lie
Insurance company. delivered yer!
highly appreciated talk on the necessity
of thrift and the real meaning of the
word.
Mr.. Lynch made n motion to the Ct
feet that meetings Ur III" young men
he held every week. beginning with
supper and concluding with literary
program composed by the mon The
outcome was that n committee ~ three
was nprointed who are to So" That ali
nf the young men who mako their home
AT this building become acquainted
with the arrangements and plans made.
After the regular meeting sale "f
.smilc.gc" books took place. which re-
suited in nearly all Of tn" members
huylng a book to send To some unt"rtH-
nate soldier boy in camp. y meeting
will be held TUESDAY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
CARDINAL GIBBONS
DEN0UNCES THE DRY
AMENDMENT MOVE
Special Dispatch tn The lntclllEcnccr.

Special DISPATCH tn The lntollEcnccr.
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. BIN strong
and decisive language Cardinal Gibbons
to-day denounced tho national prohibit
ton amendment and declared that lcEis-
lators Of the stntcs should not bow to
the "faIaticiam that seems 10 be ruling
US In this respect"
lie declared that somc OF the lawmRk-
crs seemed to be acting through coward
Ice In going against tnotr strong con-
yIctions, and giving thcir vote fur the
amendment whom It IA brought up.
The cardinal declared with emphasis
that II tho national prohibition amend
mcnt is ratified by the states tho COM
monwealths will lose control Of the reg
ulatnry powers they now POSSESS, and
which give them the upper hand In the
control OF tho liquor situation and a.
tho Same time they will loss the rsvc''
nue. that rightfully belongs TO them.
II feel" said tho cardinal, that II
the amendment Is ratified there will
sprins up In all parts OF the country
Illicit stills that Will manufacture n
low grade Of whiskey that Will do mora
harm than the good grade is doing.
1T will he q calamity II this amend.
ment Is adopted. 1t will be only step
TO the abrldgement Of other liberties
TINT we enjoy. Those favoring tho
amendment will not be satisfied with
this victory and they will try to IMPOSE
other obnoxious laws upon US that Will
make our personal liberty worth very
little"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
AMERICAN TROOPS
(Cortirued From First Page3

Interested In tho proposal 70 obtain ad-
Git!onal ships By reducing imports prob
ably. one half
\ full realization Of tho extent to
which Americas troop movement 10
France depends on tonnage has come
not only IL this government, but TO tho
allies as we'll and Il was indicated to-
DAY that Que of tho chief topics a the
recent session Of the supreme war coun-
I'll 1t Versailles was that of finding
ships for that purpose. y big Ameri-
can army is substantially ready 10 go.
bat before it IS sent the war department
wants Ia l"' assured I, ran h. supplied.
Ships are available In TRANSPORT the
men: tho problem is keeping tn"tn fur
nishnd With materials with which to
fight.
4 mi!i"r men on tho nGhttnE front
Will require. according 70 tho hnSt es,i-
mates available from four to seven mil
lions tons OF shipping 1T routinu",na
service across the 3.aon miles OF winter
h"tween America and Europe. Tho
United States ran lay its hands on
about four million tons now aud OK
pets 10 build during the year anywhere
from thre 10 siN million tons more.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
TIA, nslow at pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Feb. b.-Ten degrees
below zero was registered by the wealth
or bureau hero to-day and this held he
tween and 8 o'clock this morning. Al
9 there was rise Of l degree but no
ENCOURAGEMENT for relief from the In
tense cold was offered.
Tho cold wave blew over this city
shortly after shutdown last night" and
the temperature continued TO fall
throughout the night. AS a result few
street cars are able TO run, while local
train service IS most unreliable. and
trains are run without regard TO schcd-
ulo and RS often and as fast rs possible
to accommodate the crowds that aban-
don trolley service. Suburban stations
were crowded from early morning, and
all trains were forced 10 pull out lcav-
ing hundreds OF commuters waiting, I'M
able TO board an already overcrowded
train.
Tho Allegheny and Monongaheia riv-
ers that had been partially opened up BY
ice-breakins steamers and dynamite. In
an attempt to avert serious flood con-
ditions and ice Sorges. are again fuzon
solid, and tho work OF the past week has
been undono BY tho cold.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
Wife Of Film FaYOrite
In Suit for Divorce
Special Dispatch to Tho lntclliEcnccr.

spsciaI Dispatch to Tho lntclliEcnccr. q
BALTIMORE, NIL, Feb. 5.-Mrs. 10
srnhiuo +. Bushnan tlled Il suit for d.
yorrn IN the Circuit Court at TuwSnn.
to-day, from her. husband. krancis y.
Rushman him star and hero Of tho 81
lent drama. who, by his own ADMISSION,
began his artist posing as Il model at 81
a day, and now by his wite's statement
to-day, IS earning something over $780,
ZOO IL year No correspondent, was
named. but Mrs. Bushman declares that
her usband treated her with extreme
brutality. She also alleges that he has
occupied an apartment in New YORK
with u certain woman. and that no re-
Gently brought this woman TO Bush
Manor. the Bushman home at Ridcwood,
in tho Green Spring Valley, near Baltt-
more.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
AMBASSADOR GERARD
CANNOT COME HERE
was to Have Been Principal Speaker Al
Commercial Association Washlng-
ton Birthday Dinner.

All the carefully planned things OF
rho Wheeling Commercial association
for the Washington birthday dinner
which was To have been held and one
nf Americas most noted speakers TO DC
present have been without. result, AS 81
telegram was received yesterday from
Ambassador Gernrd he would be unanle
ii come hero. having another engage
mrnt on that date
TIL, members of the Commercial club
hayn/rlannrd for the day, and although
the noted speaker will he unable to at
tend another person will be engaged
and the meeting Will be held.
An invitation was sent to Ambassador
Gerard some time Ago and 1t was at
first thought he would come. but plans
have necessarily been changed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
$4,000 DAMAGE TRIAL
SEQUEL OF THE HOWE
COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES

Special Dispatch tn Tn" lntoll'c"ncor
BALTIMORE, Mil. Feb. ".--l'cmdInE
the arrival " important DOCUMENTS from
Wheeling. the trial Of tn" $I"0"h sun
for damages Tor alleged llbci hEainSi
David McCarrY. Il gold utn" inv"St"r' Ivy
smith NJ ErAr". railroad builder anu
director Of The HOWE Mining. Company
with holdings in North Enrnllnn. which
hi gan. In the Court Of common lIcaS'
WAS discontinued for tw" days.
II - alleged by tho plaintiff that Mr.
Carry. after INVESTING s23.unn and re-
vrivIhg small dividends, circulated fHlsn
reports tn the form Of printed circulars
10 tho effect that the mining company
WAS on tho brink OF bankruptcy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
GOOD SERVICE
DESPITE FIRE
WHEELING TRACTION ATTEMPT
ING TO MAINTAIN SCHEDULE
WITH LIMITED CARS.
Many Of Damaged Cars May Be Re-
paIred-CIeanin9 Away Debris
Of Burned Building.

Despite the fact that the Wheeling
Traction company lost twcnty-nlne
cars in the fire of Monday morning.
they are doing their best to maintain
Il schedule and are serving the peo-
Pile 10 the best of their ability with
what cars they have.
The schedule being maintained 1s
rs follows: Moundsville division, 80
minute service; McMechen. 10 minute
service; Rayland, 30 minutes; Martins
Ferry, Is minutes: Barton, one hour;
Lansing, 80 minutes; Shadyside, 20
minutes; North Island. 20 minutes;
Fair Grounds, 20 minutes; Benwood
TO First street. Is minutes; Panhandle
regular Commute schedule.
1t Is probable that parts Of the dam
aged cars will be saved, such as the
trucks and armeturs. Manager At
wood has wired to the Penn Traction
company and other points for relief
and 1t is possible that cars will be
rushed here as fast as the railroad die
tator will permit them to be shipped
by freight. ~
Fire Chief Edward RoAe said that
several reports Of incendiarism had
been heard and would be traced down
and in case any Of them we're found
to be true arrests would be made in
each case.
Men are al work clearing the debris,
both night and day, and it is under
stood several contracting firms have
been consulted with regard TO raising
the wall and other portions OF the
building and removing the twisted
iron No contracts have been awarded.
Manager Atwood stated that the
cars that were running were crowded
10 their capacity and that some Of the
older employees had asked that they
be laid off and those fewer in years of
service take their places.
This condition Of car Is similar to
the shortage Of coal cars, but not due
TO the Same ordeal as the traction COM
pany Is keeping every car they have
on the hop, and none Of them are get
ting the needed rest they are &C
customed to. II is hoped that a relief
will soon arrive and that car schedules
can be put back 10 the regular
schedule, rs used before the fire.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
bANiSMA COAL co. =
DIRECTORS ORGANIZE
George II. Banfeld Elected PRESIDENT
O. G. Beans Secretary and haaa-
eer-Mtne Now Operating.

The. newly formed Banisma Coal COM
pany held meeting in the SchnluInach
building Yesterday and elected directors
for the ensuing year. and also the .oEl-
ccrs of the company.
The old directors. who were. unan''
muuSly reelected. arc as follows: Gco.
II. Eanheld. Il. W. Lewis, {. y. McFad-
don. T.. W Mahan. \. l. Negus, Harry
Sharp and ". \. Williams.
The directors then organized by elect
ing George II. Banlicld. president: !. W.
Nathan. vice president and auditor: .. q.
leans. secretary and manager. and Cha".
Hartman. treasurer.
over 800 shares Of the company
stocks were represented at this meeting.
KrpurtS read at this meeting showed
that sa7l .Oun.0n was subscribed. out a.;
500, 10000 aut horized. The mine -
now in operation and ready 10 deliver
coal To the cars.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
FORM THRIFT STAMP
SOCIETIES AT PLANTS.
:.
State Director Robert L. Archer VIII
Have Organization Perfected
Among Shop Employees

Rohrr; l.. Archer. stat" director OF
var savings stamps. has announced me
inauguration OF II campaign Tor inc or
.ganiZatiun Of the men and women en-
plnyrd in IN" industries al west NIF-
GINA. for the furth"rancc o! the var
savings movement.
Thr object of III" campaign IS 10 or
ganixe IL war savings society IN every
factory. mine shop or other rndnatrinI
place MIR. Archer has cnCnGcd Hart!
Wright ms state industrial organizer.
who will work in .rn-"pcrntion with III"
county ChnIrmru throughout III" stat.
in visiting the factories and other places
TO take up III" question "f war 50 mas
and war savings societies with III" en-
plnr"s.
Mr.. Wright ~ ;r"asur"r &c tn" G'n"sa-
peak" 6 ohio ,syS;"m "i i"d"rAtin hh'i
has been given Indefinite l"ar" OF an
scnce 10 carry. on his new work.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-06
B, & O. Fireman Sca|ded
to Death on Locomotive

Special Dispatch 10 TIL" 1ntrlliG nnc3r.
CCMBERLANn. Md. Feb. 5.-Last
nj ght us Baltimore & Ohio express tram
No. IS was passing Terra Alta. ". Va.
the boiler of the engine was runcturrd
b. the driving shaft and Wilson i.
Burns. aged 81. hrrman. Of this Ci,T
was scaldcd Ia death. His body was
brought here on his own train which
was 10 hours late. H." is survived by
his widow and on" infant daughter
He was a member OF the Order Of Owls
Of Grafton md tho Altamnnt lodge. No
AS. Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemnn
and Engineers Burns is also survived
b. his father. John Burns of Snowfall
Md. and tho following sisters and
brothers: Mrs. Mary V. Cook Hodges.
willie. ". Va: Mrs. Ella y. Houtt"r. 81.
George. W Va: Miss Bertha \. Burns
Snowfall Md; James A. Burns. Vim, r.
Rurns. !. P. Burns. st. George. ". Va:
Chas. ". Burne and y. A. Rurns
RowlesburE. ". Va. and T. P. Burns
Eeyser, ". Va,