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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03
THE PEOPLE MUST DECIDE.


Government owners.lipof railroads
which promised to become an issue
in the 1920 political campaign. has
become a matter of WIDESPREAD dis
cussion in advance Of that period as
a result of the resignation of Director
General McAdoo. Perhaps it is as
well that the public had two wears in
which to make up its mind before be-
ing called upon to decide finally.
Present Indications are that gotern-
ment MANAGEMENT under the law will
terminate at about the time of the
next presidential election unless con-
gress shall enact additional LEGISLATION
on the subject.
Government control of railroads I'M
der the war measure, says the Bache
Review. has tended to demonstrate
that under one control the railroads
of the country may be made to oper-
ate with more efficiency, by eliminat-
ing the wasteful extravaganza of du-
plicated facilities and of unnecessary
competition. While this phase has not
yet had time for a complete demon
stration, there is no doubt that under
expert and scientific direction, the
most perfect accomplishment IN trans
portation could be realized thru its
employment The argument of those
urging government ownership is that
this unified control would be made
permanent.
We can imagine, continues the Re-
view, government, ownership made
eminently successful if controlled by
business men-men of the caIibre of
some of the two hundred and fifty
$1-a-year men in Washington, who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

billions. The burdens of the federal
government are now imposed directly
old days paid their national taxes
without knowing it thru tariffs and
excuses. Now they pay income taxes.
They are beginning to think about the
way congress dispOses of their hard
earned billions X
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

II the travelling public become en-
thusiastic and If reasonable economies
can be effected, says the Atchison
Globe, the railroads will never go back
to their owners. But IL the service be
Indifferent and expensive. popular
sentiment will demand that the gov
eminent let go the reins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

If every case of influenza were
quarantined as soon as it develops, the
victims could not spread the disease
even tho the business houses should
remain open. After the adoption of
the herd law in Kansas, farmers
ceased to build fences around their
crops
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

December g. 1893.
Postmaster Jack Arnold Is in charge II
the government building today. and En-
gene Wolfe, his assistant, has been un.ier
the tutofship of George Tauber all day
getting acquainted with the workings II
the office.
Mrs. Emma McLain Of Cathage. Mo-. il
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. 81.
Hale Of North Topeka.
Miss Myra Van Houten returned yestsr-
day from St Joe.
The Country Teachers' association ms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

Congress again is in session and 1t
could perform no greater service TO
the country than to provide for a bud
get system of expanding the public
money The necessity for a budget
system has multiplied a hundredfold
as the expenditures of the government
have vaulted upward into the tens of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

1t is reported that Karl Rosner will
now tell the truth about the former
kaiser; as tho a Hun could tell the
truth about anything
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03
\ DINNER STORIES

He was one of those young men
who never seem to know when to go
home. She had tried yawning, but
even that failed to get rid of him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

A man was arrested for using in
decent language in one of our street
cars the other day, but the judge re-
leased him on suspended sentence
when he proved that he was talking
about the kaiser at the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

"I'm surprised that you welcome
me SO warmly" said the seedy visitor.
WHY" asked the editor.
ST must admit that 1 have poem
to show you"
81 inferred as much, and that's why
welcomed you warmly. 1t might
have been a plan to run the war"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03

omar TO the Aaisef.
A swinging cable underneath the bow,
A jug of cyanide, a hand grenade and Thou,
Before me in the Wilderness All
The Wilderness were Paradise enow.
e. H. s,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Italian Deputies Cheer
 Name of United States

Rome, February 24.-An allusion to the United States in the Chamber of Deputies brought all the members to their feet cheering during the debate on the war aims and general policies, which ended yesterday in a vote of confidence in the government, 34o to A.
 Referring to Russia's collapse, Baron Sonnino, the foreign minister, said that fortunately the United States takes the place of the defaulting power in the allies line and where formerly Amer ica had sent money and munitions to Russia, these now would be furnished to the remaining allies and would be a determination factor in the successfrul termination of the war
 The minister pointed out that the war was entering critical and decisive rhase. He said that all the allies de- sired peace, but that the best way to hasten a worthy and durable peace, that would Tot mean shame and disaster. was for the allies to maintain a close union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
HABITS NOT WISHED
 0NUS,' SAySPASTOR
Dr. Harris of Second Pres byterian Delivers Strik-
 ing Sermon on Habits"

"Can an Ethiopian change his skln, ar a leopard his spots?' Using the above well-known verse as his text, pr. A. G. Harris, pastor of the Sec ond Presbyterian church, preached a striking sermon to his. people on the power and tyranny of habit
 In a discourse, replete with humor- ous but telling anecdotes showing the mower that the force of habit has upon man, Dr. Harris exhorted and ad- ylsed his hearers to take heed as to the kind of habits they were forming and endeavor to change and improve those already formed. A beautiful word picture of the famous statue of the 'Iaocoon" being crushed by the coils of the serpent was drawn to show how habits wind around the life of a man and crush out all his good in tentions and impulses.
 pr. Harris is of the opinion that many bad habits that are not ordl- narily given prominence in the aver = age warnings against evils are much worse than drinking and gambling and smoking, which are generally leaders in our good advice, and would lay stress upon the positive things or life, and cultivate the habits of hon- esty, truthfulness and virtue rather than a string of "donts."
 Mature abhors a vacuum" he said,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

and if life is filled with good ile t4 there will be no room for the bs
 Habits are never wished on us put are formed gradually and generaly willingly, so we are urged to increase our value in a business way by devel- oring the habits 3f honesty. thrift, rromptness, energy and such. In the moral and spiritual sphere, truthful ness, charity and church attendance and support should be developed and so increase our value to the world. Just as good physical habits, such as exercise and good nourishment, make fellow feel better physically, so good spiritual habits will make him feel better spiritually
 Dr. Harris. announced a stag dinner for the men of the Second Presbyterian church to discuss the welfare of the church on Friday evening, March 1, at 7.30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
GOOD BUSINESS
By W. II. J. TAYLOR, President of the Retail Credit Mens National Association.

By w. Fl. J. TAYLOR, President of the Retail Credit Mems
 National Association.
 I am Good Business.
 I am the foundation of nations prosperity.
 I am mighty in peace and a still mightier power in war.
 When I am present mills are busy, factories run overtime, everybody IS employed and everybody has money to spend l keep labor happy, dispeI fear, encourage capital and build for the general good.
 By my power armies are organized, fed, clothed and supplied with muni- tions.
 From me are drawn taxes, funds TOT charities, subscriptions for war bonds and money unlimited.
 As live thrive; as I thrive l grow and the nation that has me grows with me.
 am the enemy of waste and the friend of wise economy
 I am. however, sensitive. The coun- try that wants to keep me must treat me with consideration, or I refuse to be it's guest. As I am interested in everyone, everyone must support me. My hobby is cooperation. l make money for everyone where everyone makes money for me. When people get the false notion of savings and hide their money, l frown, When they spend sensibly, I smile, for, above all, [ am fair-minded. I see both sides for l play no fa- vorites I want all to prosper and know that this can only be when money passes readily from hand to hand, from trade to trade.
 When war comes I should be treated with utmost consideration for 'tis only by courting me that a country can care for both it's soldiers and its citi- bens.
 Do everything to encourage my presence.
 I am a powerful guest.
 See that l stay arnons you.
 I am Good Business. Copyright, 1913. by King Features
 Syndicate, Inco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
5g years of age, and a pioneer and
 highly esteemed citizen of the district.

5g years of age, and pioneer and highly esteemed citizen of the district.
 Friends of Mrs. Chares E. Cary or Fairfield will regret to learn of hcr mothers death in Rockford, III. Mrs. Cary went to her bedside several weeks ago and is expected to return home this week.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the Enslev Presbyterian church will meet with Ms. J. F. Hixon this afternoon.
 The lecture to have been given by Dr. George Stuart at the Elks' home the past week and postponed, will be given on the evening of March IA. Tick cts purchased and held by people will be good on that date.
 A committee to arrange for a service flag and honor roll for the boys gone in service from the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church, has been appointed ard the flag Is to be presented at an early 6ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Over a Million Pounds of Chocolate Burns in
 Hershey Company Plant

Harrisburg, Pa, February 24.-More than 100000 pounds of chocolate in powdered form, one of the advanced stages of manufacture was destroyed by fire at the Hershey Chocolate company's plant at Hershey, Pa. early today, causing a loss estimated at s500,000. AL though the blaze was confined to the top floor of the building, where the chocolate was stored, stock in other rooms was damaged by water. The fire is believed to have been started by spontaneous combustion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The officers of the Womans Mission ary society of the shadyside Methodist church were installed at the morning church services yesterday, the pro- gramme being as follows: Devotional exercises, Mrs. A. J. Armstrong and Mrs. G. M. Truss; presentation of the missionary work, Mrs J. J. Hunt anu Mrs sherman; What Our Society Has Done the Past Year." Mrs. W. N. Tyler; missionary hymn and letters from the secretaries, Miss Annie Williams; Why We Should Strengthen Our Work Dur ing the war; Mrs. G. M. Truss; appeal for members Mrs. Frank Fear; address, Rev. J. H. Harris; installation of off, cers. The programme music wa ug- mented by an orchestra composed ol several young ladies of the church.
 At the meeting of the Epworth league at the Ensley Methodist church last evening at 6:S0 o'clock, the newly elected officers fer the ensuing year were in stalled by the pastor, Rev. Claude Orear They were: President, Francis Cook; vice president, Miss Kate Nell son Turnirseed secretary, Miss Lou Sloan; treasurer, Leo Smithson. The meeting vas enthusiastic and well at tended.
 Funeral services over the remains of Henry Scarborough, who died at his home, 61S Fourth street, Pratt City, Friday, were held at the Pratt City Baptist church yesterday afternoon. with Rev. E. l.. Durant officiating and the Masons and Woodmen of the World in change a the grave. He is survived ny his widow, two sons, John and Jack; a daughter, Mrs. L. M. Glaum of Pratt City and brother and sister. He was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Mystery Cleared

Chattanooga, February 24-Mystery surrounding the discovery of a wreck
 ed automobile near Stringer's ridge tunnel Friday night has been cleared up to the extent that it is known that Charles Graves, a negro, is dead
 and Dr. A. c. Green and Doctor Un- derwood, white dentists, are in local hospital the former with fractured skull and Underwood with a broken nose. Other negro, a chauffeur, who had surreptitiously taken the car of his employer, is missing, having, it is said. fled the city following the smash-up. The car was a total wreck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
CONGRESS IS GOING INTO PROBLEMS OF WAR ALPHABETICALLY Coming Week Will See Much Progress Made on Admin
 istration Programme RAIL LEGISLATION
 WILL BE COMPLETED Finance Corporation Bill Will Come Next and Have Right of Way.
 Many Other Measures Are
 Under Consideration

Washington, February A-War prob lens will be attacked with renewed en- ergy this week at the capitol.
 Work on amendments of the bill to govern federal operation of railroads will be resumed tomorrow by the House with the passage within a day or two ex- pected. The measure passed by the Sen ate last Friday without a dissenting voice and the House draft then will be reconciled in conference. task which congressional leaders think will occupy but a few days.
 WAR FINANCE BILL
 Next, the war finance corporation measure is>to have right of way in both houses. The plan Is to have it's consid- eration started tomorrow in the Senate. The bill, which provides a fund of s4,- 5oc,oo0, 900 to give financial aid to war in- dustries, is slated to follow the railroad bill in the House. Bipartisan support which is promised the measure is be- lieved to insure it's disposal within a few days.
 Other war problems promised attention during the week include labor, ship building, food regulation, the coal situa- ton, military draft of aliens and gov ernment reorganization.
 The new administration bill to extend the food administrators authority to restaurants and retailers, reported to the House yesterday, Is to be taken up there Xnmediately after the railroad and finance measures.
 LABOR PROBLEMS
 Labor problems will be discussed to- morrow in the Senate by Senatot Me- Cumber of North Dakota in B speech denouncing the bolshevik movement of Russia and the menace of its influence in this country, which he believes typi- fled in alleged profiteering on labor and material furnished the government.
 Final action tomorrow in the Senate is planned on the bill authorizing the shipping board to spend s5o.0o0ooo in pro- viding housing facilities for shipbuild- efs. The House already has adopted the conference report
 A personal inspection of the Hog Island shipyard at Philadelphia, where extravagant expenditures of government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Peanut Rules Modified

Washington, February 24.-License re- strictions governing the peanut industry were modified today to permit manufac- turers and distributors of salted pea nuts. roasted and parched peanuts and all confections containing peanuts to do business without license Regulations governing other manufacturers and deal CTS in peanuts will continue in force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Want New Department

Atlantic City, N. J., February 24.-- Plans to petition congress for the cre- ation of department of education whose secretary shall become a mem Der of the presidents cabinet, were perfected here tonight by a special committee of the National Educational association. The plans will be present. ed to the department of superintend- ents of the association which opens a "war" convention here tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Spanish Shin Held I'm

Madrid, February 24.-A Barcelona dis patch to the Imparcial says official or ders have been given postponing the de- parture of Spanish steamships which were about to sail for the United States This measure is said to be due to delays, extending in some cases to 50 days, to which Spanish vessels have been sub iected in American ports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
LAFOLLETTE INQUIRY

Renewal of investigation of the al- legged G:sioyal St. Paul speech of Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, is planned for Tuesday by the Senate privileges and elections committee. Action may be postponed, however, because Senator La Follette's son is seriously i'll.
 A report recommending purchase of pneumatic tubes in New York and a few other of the larger cities is to be submitted during the week by joint congressional committee, which recent ly concluded an Investigation.
 Political questions incident to the fall congressional elections and spring pri- mary campaigns are pressing upon members of both Senate and House. Will Hays of Indianapolis, newly-elect- ed chairman of the republican national committee. will be here early this week for conferences with party leaders to discuss campaign plans. Democratic leaders also are active and soon ex- pect to call the democratic congression- al committee together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Children Cry
 FOR FLETcHER'S CASTo RIA
Railroad Schedules

Arrival and departure of passenger trains, Birmingham: The following schedule figures published as informa- ton, are not guaranteed.
 BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway System
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

money are alleged, will be held tomor- row by members of the Senate com merce commission. Later the committee will continue inquiry into the affairs of the plant which the department of justice Is Investigating by President Wilson's order
 The Senate judiciary subcommittee considering legislation to repeal federal American alliance tomorrow will resume examination of Gustavus Ohlinger of Toledo, who made sensational charges yesterday.
 Next Saturday the committee wilt hear officers of the alliance.
 COAL SHORTAGE REPORT
 A report of its investigation of the coal shortage is to be presented Tues day by the Senate commerce commits sion and on Wednesday Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, a member of the ir:- vestigating committee, will address the Senate in criticism of the fuel admin istration. Later the committee will sup- init report on the sugar shortage.
 Investigation of wheat and meat
  the Senate agriculture committee, which also plans to press the agriculture ap- rropriation bill, to which an amendment has been added to increase the minimum government guaranteed wheat to s2.5O per bushel.
 OVERMAN BILL
 Tomorrow the full Senate judiciary committee will begin consideration of the Overman bill, proposed by President Wilson to give him greater freedom in CO., ordnating and recognizing govern ment departments and other agencies during the war. Favorable action by the committee on the amended draft reported out by Senator Overmans sub committed is expected. Administration leaders hope the revised measure may compromise differences in the Senate over war reorganization, but military committee members plan to offer their war cabinet and munition bills as sub- sttutes, insuring a contest on the floor of the Senate.
 BURNETT'S "SLACkER" BILL In the House, the Burnett alien stacker bill,' proposed by the state de- partment, is schduled for Wednesday. On the same day the Senate foreign relations committee expects to give con -sideration to the treaties between the United States and Great Britain and 1 Canada. Prompt ratification of the 1 treaties by the Senate is expected. l Final action on the delayed soldiers and sailors civil rights bill may bs l had this week. Senate and House con- l ferees expect to bring in a report within thc next few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-09
LIBERTY

Miss Mary Davey had telephone
put into her house last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Alton White of Au-
gusta are passing a few weeks at
their cottage on Milestone Island.
J. j. Welsh. c. c. Weeks and
Lord Hodgkins. who have been
guests of Prof. and Mrs. Peck at
their cottage for the past ten days,
returned to their home in Concord,
\. II. last week.
Miss Ella Greeley and Mrs. Media
Lecman. who have been visiting
Mrs. Russell Belding in Prentiss the
past week, returned home Saturday
Arthur Sprague of Saco is passing
vacation of two weeks in town
with his father. George Sprague.
Donald Mathieson, former princi-
pal of Libert High school, passed
Sunday in town with Mr.. and Mrs
c. NJ. Hurd, returning to Brunswick
Monday.
Mrs. Wyman Tibbetts has sold
her house to Bert Bradstrcet OF
Palermo
Miss Cora Bradstreet. who grad
uated last year from hospital in
New York City, is visiting in towr
as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Walt,
er Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Sherman OF
Beverly, Mass arrived Saturday tc
pass a few weeks.
Harry Wyman. who has been
home from Portland with his family
for a few weeks, returned Monday.
G. E, Knowlton has a new auto
mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-09
WINSLOW

a meeting under the auspices Of the
Cooperative Extension work in Ag-
riculturc and Home Economics for
the State Of Maine. will be held
Wednesday July 10 at . p. NJ. at the
Congregational vestry. Miss Lucille
Royal. the Home Demonstration
agent, who conducts campaign to
encourage food preservation by
means Of demonstration of canning
and drying, will he present and give
talk and demonstrate to the mem
bers of the Girls Garden and canning
club. All girls and adults interested
in the work gro invited to attend.
Mrs. Amos Garne has returned from
visit with brunswick relatives.
Nr1. John Levy. sons Ben and Her.
nEn, and doughtov, TricGa, returned
M2aloy from, I-ii.1 Pend where ,:.c,-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-09
RcadfieId Grange

FoaGfeld Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday July at 1.3o. At-
ter the routine OF business the lectur-
er presented the following program:
Singing by Grange; GONE Th"1
Almighty King old Folks at
Home" and Onward Christian Sol
d evs;" quest ON: What arc the So
cal and labor needs of farm wo-
mem" answered by Mabel \. Ear
vcy and Mary a. NicIlerson; vocal
solo Alice T.. Walker, remarks M
works Of Luther Burbank b- Naa7l
A. Harvey: letters of nChcrt Stcvcrc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-09
Good Hockey Season
In the Northwest

Portland, Ore. .lulv Shocking
ahead as to prospects for a gooo sea-
son "f hockey in the Northwest,
Potter Muld0on managing the local
team SAYS that in spite of war con-
ditlons the prospects are brirtt in
thus section. Fowler. Riley and
Hickey. three of tho Seattle Clubs
best pIaNers here enlisted in sore
branch Of service Tut the Portland
and Vancouver club teams are almost
intact. IIC believes thai most cf the
players who were not called into ac-
tive service can I'll essential positions
during the day doing heir share of
war work and be available for games
on the ice at night. Several tf the
Portland players are at present en-
rloyed in local ship yards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-09
FIRST GAME
OESCHGER'S WIIDNESS
LOSES FOR PHIL les. 81

Cincinnati, Ohio, July S.-Oesch-
gers wildness in the third inning to-
day permitted Cincinnati to score
three runs on one hit and gave the
locals a lead which Philadelphia
could not overcome. Ellcr was wild
but received great support, every run
made on both sides was due to a base
on balls. score:
Phila. o 0 q Q Is, s: o
Cincinnati, 0o3 900 x-4; A:
Oeschger. Davis. Watson and
Burns, Eilrr and Wingo.