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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
Gage Park Improvement Club
Into Troutman Affair.
Requests County Commissioners
To Look Into Poll Tax Record.
BOTH TROUTMANS TO APPEAR
John L. and James 4. VIII Ex-
plain All to Officials.
No Charge of Irregularities
Taxpayers Only Want Facts.

Resolutions asking the board OF
Shawnee county commissioners to
thoroly Investigate the collection and
expenditure Of poll tax money in To-
pelsa's to<uship during the two terms
Of John I. TrCutrnan as trustee were
adopted Friday night at a meeting Of
the Gage Park Improvement club and
other taxpayers Of the district The
resolutions also asked an investi CATION
OF the alleged overpayment TO James
A Troutman Of s250 for attorney fees
when the lawyer and candidate Tor
governor represented the township
and others in legal attempt TO block
the paving OF the West Tenth street
road
Luther Bailey and others who at
tended the meeting said today that the
reso buttons did not charge John l. or
James A Troutuau with irregularities.
They simply called attention to the
fact that the clerks record for the
time John l. Troutmau was in Office
shows no entries for the collection OF
poll tax. and no record Of poll tax
money extended, II is asserted Meth
er did they charge that James A
Troutnan over collected On his ser
vices. but cited that the contract made
between Troutmau and the township
board at the time apparently proNloeo
that the lawyer was TO receive on4y
$3.50 II he lost the case and $500 II he
Won II. Troutruan lost in the supreme
court Vouchers on file in the county
clerks office show that James a
Troutrnan collected a total OF s400 Tor
faes. The vouchers are signed by
Jobu Z. Troutman as trustee, the
lawyers cousin
To County Commissioners
The resolutions of the Gage park
taxpayers, it VS. said today. would o7
presented 10 the county commissioners
in time for the commission TO act upon
them at the Friday meeting It was
also stated at the court house that the
com rrissioners will take steps toward
beginning an audit and investi CATION
CT the affair Friday John L Trout
man, the former trustee, appeared n
the court house this morning and rold
officials that 7 tn he and James A
Troutuar would appear before the
commission Friday and straighten out
the records.
Men who attended the Cargo park
meeting Friday night today scoffed al
the idea that politics have anything
TO do with the requested tnvesri ration
Of the Troutman records and vouch-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
He FORCED CHECKS
Man Thought To Be One Want
ed Here Caught in Colo.
Disappeared From Y. VI. C. A.
With J. VI. Wilson's Bank Book.

\ man giving his name as Bob P.
Broadway. and thought TO be the
''roomer'' who disap pearsd from the
Central 7. n. c. a in Topeka several
weeks ago sim UNANIMOUSLY with a bank
book belonging TO James M wilson
and various belongings of other men,
hers OF the institution. has been ar
rested in Colorado Springs, according
70 word received by Hugh Larimer.
sheriff.
Broadway - officials beIieve the
name isn't his real oue-has been
travelling over the country extensively,
IL is said Armed with wilson's bank
hook it is asserteF he forged checks
in Kansas City at the MuehIebach
hotel. in Joplin, Mo. in Miami, Okla,
and in Colorado Springs Always, ac-
cording 70 the checks that have drift
ed back TO Topeka, 8" galway signed
wilson's name.
broadway was wanted here on
charge Of larceny and forgery. He
will not be returned. however. but.
according TO advfces from Colorado
Springs. he viii be prosecuted there
for fCrgerv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
HUNS SPARE NONE
Belgian Relief Steamer Be-
lieved Attacked by Sub.
Ship Is Being lowed In Toward
New England Coast.

An Atlantic Port. July ga large
steamer with part of her smoke stack
gone and her bridge DAMAGED in tow
Of a government tug of the New Eng
land coast was reported by the cap
tain of a steamer which arrived here
today. The captain believed the dis
abIed vessel TO be a Belgian relief
steamer. The tug and her tow were
in the vicinity Of the scene Of the
operations of the German submarine
which. on Sunday attacked a tug and
four barges. The government boat
and the steamer she had in tow were
some distance away but the captain
said he was quite sure he could make
out the words Belgian relief" in
large white letters on the side of the
disabled vessel The steamer had four
masts. he said. The tug was taking
its tow westward
Follows Report of Distress Signals
The sighting OF the disabled steamer
follows the report of signals of distress
heard last night War vessels were
sent out early today and searched the
seas Most OF them returned this
was no signs of q craft in distress.
Aviarors who first reported the sig
nails went out again today. They re-
turned at noon. but under orders i'm
medIately put out again
Ship Is Identified
An Atlantic Port. July IA Bel
missing passed here in tow Of a tug
bound eastward this afternoon The
words Belgian relief could be plain
" seen from shore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
TOHONOR SELECTS
Drafted Topekans To Be En-
tertained by the C. of C.
Parade on Kansas Ave. and
"Show- at Auditorium.

Elaborate preparations for q grand
farewell to the 221 drafted men who
VIII leave Topeka for Fort Riley and
Camp Funston Friday evening. are be-
ing made by the Chamber Of Com
merce soldiers entertainment commit
tee As is always the case, a program
VIII be staged at the auditorium. after
which a parade of state guards, min
ute men, Sons of Veterans, Knights of
Columbus and other organizations. to-
gether with the defeated men. their
friends and families. will march to the
depot. where the men will entrain at
$3.50 o'clock in the evening.
State Guard Called.
Major PerIe B. Hamlin, commander
Of the ninth battalion, requests that
every member OF the four companies,
A, B, c and D, and the band, be pres
eut on the state house grounds at
$50 o'clock
We are going to show these men,
said Major HamIiu. that we appreci-
ate the fact that they are going out
TO fight for Us, our country and he
cause of liberty. Let every member OF
the Ninth .attalion do his duty and be
present on this extraordinary &C.
casiou-"
Program for Boys.
The drafted men have been notified
to report { the auditorium at 6:45
o'clock The program will begin about
7 o'clock, r r Baer, chairman of the
soldiers entertainment committee of
the Cha mber Of Commerce said today.
and will last until about 8 O'Clock, at
which tine the parade will form in
front e tne city building and march
TO the depot with the boys. The pro-
gram will include speaking and music
aItho the Ietails have not yet been
completed. Baer explained.
City draft board No. I will send
Il men to Fort Riley and so men to
Camp Funston Board No. will send
81 men to Fort Riley ard 1O4 TO Camp
Funston. while the quota OF the coun-
ty board Is Is men to Camp Funston
and men to Fort Riley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
TAKES CAPE COD CANAL
Government Seizes Waterway on New
England Coast

Washington, July 23.-Preside1t
Wilson today by proclamation, assum-
ed control Of the Cape Cod canal con-
Meeting Cape Cod and Buzzard's Bay.
Mass and directed the railroad ad-
ministration 10 operate it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
TO IDENTIFY SOLDIERS
Pershing Orders Men to Wear Two
Additional Discs

Washington, July $50 further
insure Identification officers and men
of the American expeditionary forces
and all civilian attaches are required
in an order by General Pershing. an
nouuced here today. TO wear two addI-
tionaI metal Identification discs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
PROTECT SHORT LINES
Official VIII Look Out for Interests of
Those Not Under Control.

Washington. July 23.-E. G. Niles,
president of the New Hampshire pub
lie service commission. and president
OF the Na-.CnaI Associa ton Of Railway
Commissioners, was today appointed
manager OF the short line section of
the railroad adrniuistra ton to see that
short line roads not under government
control secure fair divisions Of joint
rates, car supply and traffic with
those which are.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
MUST REPORT INCOME
Army Men Overseas Must Get State
meuts Back Before October 1.

Washington. -IIy 2S.-OfGcers and
enlisted men Of the American exped1-
tionary forces. who received an in
come OF $1,000 or more for the caIeu-
dar year 1917, are required to prepare
income tax returns 50 that they viii
reach the roper internal revenue col
Iectors Of the United States not later
than October I. 1918, was announced
todzy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
LOCAL MENTION

DR. s. G. Stewart has moved his
office from the New England bui1diD z
to his residence, Sill West sth St
ADV.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter thar new. 25o 75c doz. Bruue-Mar-
tiu-Afv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23

New York. July 3-MONEY-MercanttIe
paper, 4 months. d per cent; months. Il
per cent Sterling. so day bills 4T21a.
CONNIE rciaI. so day bills on banks 4 70 !:
commercial SO dav bills. AK: demand.
/ - SO; cabI.s. 4.Is f-16. Francs. demand.
5.11as: cables. j.697s- Bar silver. 995Sc :;
Mexican dollars. re Government bonds.
irregular; railroad bonds. irregular Time
loans. strong: 80 days. per cent: 10 days
8 per cent bid months. per cent
Call money strong high. 4 per cent: low.
per cent: ruling rate. pr cnt= closing
bid 51a per cent; offered at per cent; LAST
loan. 6 per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23

German fried potatoes are now
called American, German measles
Liberty measles, and German silver
nickel silver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23

Wall St New York. July 23.-STOCKS
Speculative stock were under further pres
sure today. Traders again disreEartiing
favorable war news. Sales approximated
600 coo shares
Lowest prices were made In the last hour
United States leading the further decline
The closing was heavy. Liberty SIS sold
at % 81 70 90 -: As at 1892 TO 94.ti9 and
II. s at 955i o 95.7S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23

New Orleans Cotton Markt-
New Orleans July 25.-COTTON-Spot
dull and unchanged fuliddling, %. %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
New York stock Market.

New YORK Cotton Market
New York July 23.-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middung. 3116
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-23
State Journal Want Ads Get Quick Results.

Copyright. 1918. International News servicA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Area of Totality From Washington
to Florida on Narrow Belt-Phe-
nomenon REEVES Superstitions

were involved in an astounding dark
ness. attended on every side with
dreadful thunderings and tempestuous
winds" Modern astronomers, who
check up every one of these ancient
references, have identified this phe-
nomenon with the eclipse of May 26,
715 B. C.
The Persians were supposed to have
captured the city Of Larissa from the
Modes with the help of solar eclipse
which frightened the defenders out of
their wits. An eclipse occurring before
the battle of Salamis is supposed to
have brought presage of defeat to
Xerxes and his navy. An eclipse is
supposed to have marked Caesars pas
sage of the Rubicon.
Another, as Plutarch narrates. al
most ruined the naval expedition of
the Athenians against the Laceda-
monians in 431 B. c. 1t was only the
resourcefulness of Pericles which
saved the situation. Plutarch says:
"The whole feet was in readiness and
Pericles on board his own galley, when
| there happened an eclipse of the sun.
The sudden darkness was looked upon
as an unfavorable omen and threw the
sailors into the greatest CONSERVATION.
Pericles, observing that the pilot was
much astonished and perplexed, took
his cloak and having covered his (the
pilot's) eyes with 1t asked him if he
found anything terrible in that or con-
sidered it bad presage. Upon his
answering in the negative, he asked
Where is the difference between this
and the other, except that something
bigger than my cloak causes the
eclipse?' p"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

rected primarily toward good citizen
ship and the formation of manly char
acter, not at all toward soldier making.
But what an asset it is in time of war!
Trained to help themselves and other
people at all times, trained to practical
activity and resourcefulness, trained to
responsibility and discipline, trained to
decency, patriotism and honor, is it
any wonder Scouts make good soldiers
and sailors as we'll as good citizens?
But it is not only in the "field of
honor" that scouting is justifying it's
existence. There are other fields of
honor besides those at the front. In
America, as in the other warning coun-
tries, Boy Scouts, literally boys too
young to enter active service, have
been by no means behind in promoting
war work. During the year and more
this nation has been at war the Boy
Scouts of America have rendered sig
nal service and hold themselves ready
for yet more, should more be required.
During the summer of 1917, under
the slogan Of every Scout to feed a
soldier" thousands Of Scouts operated
war gardens and thousands of other
Scouts did service in farms or in agri-
cultural camps. They also distributed
literature and posters in the interests
of food conservation for both national
and local committees, thus aiding the
good work at both ends of the line.
More than $4,000 Scouts living near
the seaboard volunteered Immediately
for coastguard service, and an emer-
gency coastguard plan was worked out
whereby Scouts will serve in case Of
need to relieve the regular guard. An
important department of sea scouting
has also been organized by the Boy
Scouts of America under the able lead
ership of James A. Wilder, of Pine
Tree Patrol fame.
Entire troops of Scouts are serving
as officers messengers at several army
posts, while others are making them
selves useful at recruiting stations:
The work of the Scouts in helping to
float the Liberty loans is perhaps the
most spectacular feat SO far accom-
plished. In the first campaign they sold
bonds to the amount Of over $23 200, 900,
representing nearly $4,000 differ
emit homes. In the second campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
BOY SCOUT TRAINING SHOWS RESULTS IN WAR
Youngsters Given First
Chance in Aviation
Service Everv
Branch Has Many
Members

the total bond sales by Scouts SCARED
to nearly $103,eO0,000. In both cases
the Scouts sphere of activity was linn
tied to a tive-day operation, and that al
the end of the campaign, when the
cream had already been presumably
skinned.
In response to another national ap.
peal Scouts are to act also as dispatch
bearers, in the capacity of aids to
the Committee on Public Information
in distributing literature bearing par
ticularly on why we are at war and
what is at stake in the war. This lit
erature includes the Presidents famous
Flag Day address, Of which Scouts are
putting into circulation 100000 copies.
Booming Bonds
And Thrift Stamps
Scouts are also enlisted in the war
savings campaign, and are distribut-
ing literature booming" the thrift
plan, urging and facilitating the sale
of stamps and "baby bonds" and, per-
haps most important of all, becoming
hearty war savers themselves.
The list of good turns" undertaken
by Scouts in cooperation with the Red
Cross, war recreation committees and
other organizations doing patriotic
service is practically exhaustless. In
recent number of "The Mothers
Magazine" Scoutmaster gives a let.
ter written entirely Without prompting
by member OF his troop. The lette,
is too good not to be here repeated:
Dear President Wilson:
am q first-class Boy Scout, ID
years old, and belong to Mr.. Pull
ler's troop. l own complete wire
less set, which I operate by inter
national Morse code. l offer you
myself and my wireless for our
country. We men have all got to
pull together. Yours truly.
The letter is on fle in the War De.
partment, and it's author cherishes g
written promise from Mr.. Baker tina,
he will be called upon eff needed"
Scouts are coming into the movemen,
at the rate Of thousands day, a cheer.
ing outlook both for the stern, wa,
racked present and the unknown fut
ure. They are giving and they will
continue to give splendid service te
the nation, whose hope and pride the,
are.
Boy Scouts Of to-day, men of to.
morrow, we salute you!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

1.-TWO types), carburetor, valves, mag
neto, spark plug, differential and two
different types of transmission, ex-
planning what special care each of
these parts require; and be able to
explain three differences between
two and four cycle motor.
To obtain a merit badge for path
finding a Scout must:
l. In the country know every lane,
bypath and shortcut for a distance of
at least two miles in every direction
around the local Scout headquarters;
or in city. have a general knowl-
edge of the district within three
mile radius of the local Scout head
quarters, so as to guide people at
any time by day or by night.
2. Know the population Of the five
principal neighboring towns, their
general direction from his Scout
headquarters, and be able to give
strangers correct directions how to
reach them.
8. If in the country, know in
two-mile radius, the approximate
number of horses, cattle, sheep and
pigs owned on the five neighboring
farms; or, if in a town, know, in
half-mile radius, the location of liv-
cry stables, garages and blacksmith
shops.
A. Know the location of the near
est meat markets, bakeries, groceries
and drug stores.
s. Know the location of the nearest
police station, hospital, doctor, fire
alarm, fire hydrant, telegraph and
telephone Offices and railroad sta
tions.
6. Know something of the history
OF his place, and know the location
of its principal public buildings, such
as the town or city hall, postoffice,
schools and churches.
Z. Present a large scale map show
ing as much as possible of the above
required information.
To obtain a merit badge for pioneer
ing a Scout must:
/. Tie twelve kinds of knots
quickly.
2. Lash spar properly together for
scaffe iding.
8. Build bridge or derrick (each)
capable Of supporting two hundred
pounds in weight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

without such enlightenment every
tribe of men feels that it must do
something about an eclipse The Chill
cotin Indians walk about in a circle
leaning on slaves, "to assist the sun"
The kings of Egypt used to walk
around the sun-temple for the same
purpose. In China an eclipse brings
the whole population out into the
streets with terrible gongs and noise
making machines, with flags and cos
tunes of the most horrible description,
20 frighten away the dragon who is
devourng the sun.
Over in Chinatown, near Chatham
Square, they deny that the population
will indulge in any such foolishness.
But still, you can never tell what will
happen. The enlightened Chinese. who
talk good English. pooh-pooh the
dragon stuff. But the less enlightened,
with whom newspaper reporter can
not so readily converse, have their own
ideas on the subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

many lines. Every frst-class Scout
is trained 'signaller in both the sema-
phore and international Morse codes.
He understands map making and map
reading. He can find his way with or
without compass by day or night,
can build fire without matches Che
learned the art when he was a tender
foot). He can prepare and cook in the
open perfectly good camp "eats" with
or without regular cooking utensils.
He knows how to use an axe and knife
and how not to use them. He knows
how to tie all kinds of useful knots,
good trustworthy Scout knots, at that,
knots that hold. He can track and
trail like good old pioneer. He can
not only swim himself, but knows what
to do to save the other fellow who
can't. He is trained in first aid, knows
what to do for bruises and sprains and
fractures how to treat sunburn and ivy
poison and host of minor ills, as
we'll as some major ones. He knows
drowned, and how to carry an injured
person. He knows how to make band
ages and sings and improvise a
stretcher out of his own coat He
knows what to do in case of fire, and
how to prevent fires. He understands
the law of health, respects his body
and knows how to take care of it.
A first-class Scout Is open to qualify
for merit badges in any or all of some
sixty different subjects, including such
varied specialized branches as garden
ing, automobiling, aviation, carpentry,
cycling, electricity, first aid, horseman-
ship, life saving, pathhnding, pioneer
ing, safety first, seamanship, signalling,
surveying, etc, all of which subjects
are useful and important in times of
peace and clear assets in time of war.
A few examples OF Scout merit badge
requirements will serve to show the
practical value thereof to those who
qualify:
To obtain a merit badge for auto
mobiling Scout must:
/. Demonstrate ability to start
motor, explaining what precautions
should be taken.
2. Take off and put on pneumatic
tires.
s. Know the principles of con-
xtructior and the functions~of clutch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
q. Make camp kitchen.
5. Build a shack of one kind or
other suitable for three occupants.
Training Has
Stood the Test

Examinations for these tests are
vigorously conducted. There is no
sliding. through" If Scout qualities
he knows at least the rudiments of the
subject
The Scout is trained to observation,
practical skill and efficiency and re-
sourcefulness. He knows how to meet
an emergency without losing his head
or his nerve. He is prepared" ply
sically, mentally morally.
A Scoutmaster cites an instance Of
the practical value of Scout service in
time of emergency On April 10 a
disastrous explosion occurred in a mu-
nitions plant in Eddystone, Penn. In
forty minutes Scouts from the nearby
town of Chester were on the spot, took
charge of traffic regulation under d.
rection Of civil authorities, collected
cots, carried food, guarded entrances,
and generally brought order out of
chaos" so that when several hours later
the militia arrived the relief work was
already organized and in working
order
Instances of this sort are many. In
times Of Are and food and earthquake
or other disaster, Scouts are at hand,
ready for action, modified in the
quickest possible time.
From the moment Scout enters the
movement he is impressed by the three
fold ideal Of character, service and
patriotism. an excellent triumvirate
for peace or wartime needs.
BY his oath the Scout is bound, on
his honor, to do his best:
l. To do my duty to God and my
country and to obey the Scout law.
2. To help other people at all
times.
3. To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake and morally
straight.
The Scout law constrains him among
other things to be trustworthy, cheer
full, obedient, loyal, reverent and clean,
a cleanliness Of mind and word and
deed as we'll as body.
Scouting, as has been said, Is di-