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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26

was the band fair at the old skating
rink at the southeast corner OF
Seventh and Van Buren, streets, con-
Quoted for eight days with such
marked success that 81, $50 was turned
into the band treasury as the net pro-
ceeds, with which to buy uniforms.
The uniforms purchased from this
nest egg" will forever remain as the
last word in band dress-pure white
doeskin, with gold trimming and frock
coats. 1t was some uniform.
For years and years Marshalps band
was internationally up and down in
the scale of prosperity. Twice. its
members sent abroad and purchased
full sets of instruments-the finest
that money could buy-and with only
their indomitable will and promise to
make good behind the purchases.
They made good. Dependent upon
the will of the citizens, it seemed at
times there was little use of trying to
keep up the bands headquarters, with
bills coming regularly for light, heat,
rent, instruments and the expenses in
cident to so large an organization.
But bravely the grand old leader per-
sisted and bravely the friends of the
band worked among its other friends
until seemingly certain defeat was
turned to temporary victory.
Until the city came to the rescue
with an appropriation for municipal
music it was uphill work to exist on
the meager diet offered by occasional
pay jobs. Since that action by the
city fathers there has been a perennial
scurry for funds to meet the most per-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26

PARK. by Mrs. o. shauL Teiephous
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Tompkins motored to
Waverly Sunday. where they spent the day
with relatives.
the church Wednesday evening. The fol-
lowing officerA were elected: President,
Vera Chuhb: third vice president. Miss
Florence Marsh: fourth vice president.
Miss Helen Rosen secretary. Marins ALL
strem; treasurer. Clyde Davidson. Meet
ings will be held Sunday evenings at
o'clock.
hare returned from Tecumseh where they
visited Mrs. ID. c. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII. Coultis of Richland
were guests of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Coultis. sunday.
Miss Harriet Gibbons is recovering rap
idly from slight operation performed
DE-. and Mrs T. B.. Reynolds are enjoy
ing a visit from their daughter, Mrs.
BlnRehe Mason Of New Mexico.
Mrs. J. W. Reed will return Sunday from
Overbrook where she is visiting friends.
The ladies ut the first circle of the Ban
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. Bateman.
Nineteenth and Adams streets. In honor
of Mrs. II. c. Gibbons. who will ltave
soon fora visit in the east before return
ing to her missionary work in BurmTh.
Mrs. Sarah Baker returned to her home
In OTTAWA Monday after spending the past
lnfte iheuthS WIN ~ HN"uehNNA -NAS. -
W. Reed.
Miss Ethel McCIements Of Toneka was the
guest Of Miss Lille Coutis Welding sday-
Misses Margaret. Mary and Anne Curry
Of Leavenworth returned home today af-
ter weeks visit with their brother. J. ].
Curry, and Mrs. Curry of California ave-
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Beach and Mss
OIiev Beach were guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. c. s. Ruehrer.
Miss -AuCie Ticknor and Miss Bernice
Sprague of Topeka spent Sunday with
Mrs. Musick Of Carbonate is the guest
of her daughter Mrs. Ed Baird.
The Loyal Women of the First Chris
tlan church met Friday afternoon with
Mrs. J. W. Lamb.
Mrs. Peter Eberhart spent the past week
with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Roller and
Mr. and Mrs f. Golf had for dinner
guests Wednesday Mrs. l. o. Bonebrake
and son Earl. Mrs James Smith and Mrs.
Moore. all of Fillmore street, and Mrs.
FrIeberger of st. JOSEPH.
Guests at the W. f. McCarter home the
first Of the week were Mr.. and Mrs. n j.
of HarTeyville.
Mrs. Orson Stiles and daughter Louise
Of Omaha spent Wednesday with Mr.. and
Mrs G. G. Stiles.
Mrs Stiles win spend the. rest of the
summer with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George Strawn. south Of town.
Mrs. A. T. Cross and children visited
this week with Mrs. Cross's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. ]. NJ Moneypenny. of vinewood.
Miss Anna Lamb has returned from a
months stay in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
STEALS THUNDER!
Capper Publications Taking
Credit for Allen Work.
Junior Senator Patted on Back
for Wheat Crusade.
HENRY BEGAN GRADING FIGHT
Arthur, However, Given Glory
in His Own Papers.
Considerable Comment Heard
in Political Circles.

Senator Arthur Capper's publica-
tons are stealing Governor Henry ].
Aliens thunder After originating and
launching the fight on the federal
ducing the federal board of agricul-
ture to take action in Kansas. Cover
nor Allen returned from a little trip
this week only to read that Senator
Capper had done the work.
Of course friends of the Allen ad-
ministration are too courteous to make
a complaint about the. matter. But in
the political circles the promptness
with which the Capper organization
| lifted the grain grading credit from
| the Allen column and placed it in the
| Capper ring is causing considera BILE
comment. In spite of the fact that the
governor originated the grain grad
ing Fighter at least claims to have
started the row-Senator Capper's pa
pers have promptly elected the Junior
senator as the original crusader and
placed him at the head of the parade.
Other States Take Up Fight
| It was after Governor Allen had
protested to the grain corporation and
the federal board of agriculture that
| assurances were given that Kansas
would receive government aid in maxi
! ing grain tests. Missouri and other
states have followed Governor Aliens
policy and have urged relief for their
state. Kansas was the first state, tho.
to receive assurances that the federal
department would help straighten out
the test and discount kinks of the
| farmers.
1t was the day following receipt of
| kilograms from the department of
agriculture that a lengthy article ap-
peared in one of the Capper publica-
! tons describing the great joy which
came to Republic county farmers be-
| cause of Senator Capper's bold and
J fearless fight on the grain question
Just at this time there is an appar-
emily strong chance that much of the
| credit for the grain inspection and
discount fight may be transferred to
Senator Capper.
Quite naturally Governor Aliens
| friends are slow to discuss the shad-
owing of the Allen achievements But
away down in their innermost souls
they are doing some sober and serious
| thinking.
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Soldiers From All Over Kansas
To Attend Reunion.
They Are Expected To Set New
Crowd Record.
ROOSEVELT BIG ATTRACTION
Peoples Pavilion Program Will
Be Elaborate One.
Heroes All Over State Are
Planning To Come.

The big free state fair, September 8
to ID, will probably be the biggest one
in years largely because of the attrac-
lions it offers to the returned Kansas
soldiers and sailors.
A state wide reunion will be held on
September 8, which is known on the
fair program as American Legion day.
At the Peoples pavilion on this date
an elaborate program is in the proc
ess of being arranged, w. A. Biby an
nounces Many well known speakers
will deliver brief talks, and the best
music obtainable will be brought here
so that the ex-service men can forget
for the time being the trials and trib-
ulations of the past two years.
The big drawing card, which is ex-
pected to attract more soldiers than
anything else, is the address by Col.
Theodore Roosevelt. known and liked
for his soldering qualities and his ac-
tive work in the organization of the
American Legion. A veteran of the
First division in France, Colonel
Roosevelt saw some of the hottest
fighting of the war and was. Incl
dentally severely wounded in action.
Show Them Big Time.
On this day, the ex-service men will
be granted the freedom of the city and
the fair grounds. 1t will be some
furlo' for them. Nothing will be too
good for the boys in olive drab and
blue, the state fair directors assert.
Registration booths will be escab-
lished on the grounds. and plans will
be made for the rapid registration of
all men, so that there will be no de-
lay in this particular. DR.. T. S. Nor
rison, leader of the 13Oth field artil-
lery band, is making an effort to get
the entire unit here for the fair The
expenses of the musicians will be paid
and the band, which made such a hit
on May S in the big 13Oth-137th pa
rade in Topeka. will show its ability
in concert work.
at various points on the grounds that
day, where the men will be rationed
with free lemonade, near-beer, ice
cream sandwiches and anything else
that appeals to the heart and stomach
of an eX-gob or erstwhile doughboy.
Much Interest Shown.
Capt. w. P. MacLean, commander
Of Capital Post No, l, American Le-
gion, has received letters from all
parts of Kansas which show that
great interest in the reunion is being
manifested everywhere, 3 = 49,
On the evening of September 8, the
scenery will shift to the city audi
| torium, where the local post will pre-
sent program doubtless just as en-
| tertaining as the big show last Mon
day night, which made such a hit
/ with more than 1000 Topeka men
| and women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26

his mastery of the flute and piccolo
has not been equaled in the annals of
western musical organizations. "Theo,
as he was Familiarity known. became
associated with the renowned archi-
tectural studio of Burnham and after
a tour of Europe and a course in tie
best schools of architecture assisted
Mr.. Burnham in the picturesque and
stately plans for the regeneration of
Washington, then being carried out.
Theodore's work survives him in the
magnificent projects adopted. His
death was mourned on two CONT
nents.
Herman G. Lescher, one of trio of
saxaphonists, is now a banker and has
been in the great northwest for many
years. Clement Smith. Topeka's truss
manufacturer, succeeded to the So
prano saxaphone. d. ]. Hathaway,
who has just purchased part of the
business of the J. Thomas Lumber
company. played the solo cornet in
the band. A. w. Lacey. still a drug
gist on the North side. played first B
cornet. George NJ. Seward, deputy
state treasurer. blew sweet notes from
the first tenor cornst and W II. Ban
MISTER. who. before his death, direct
ed a band at st. Marys. played E fiat
cornet.
Band at Its Best.
To enumerate the entire member
ship. with all the changes from time
to time. would bring back recollec-
tons to the friends of the band and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
Young Man Sat and Watched
Girls Fix a Tire.
He Was a Good Entertainer
Some Might Say.
GIRL TOOK STRAIGHT JOB
She Would Rather Be Boy-Girl
Than Girl-Boy.
Youth Heard Her, but 1t Did
Not Sink In.

bunch of pretty Topeka girls, all
members of a Washburn sorority. were
on their way home from a picnic On
a certain street in the west side of
town. a tire went down. and the girls
were forced to stop and repair the
puncture.
One of them, young woman whose
greatest charm is perhaps her vfvacity
which amounts almost to boyishness,
disregarding the Fact that she was
nicely attired. did most of the work.
Across the street lived a young chap,
a Kansas university fraternity man.
who was polishing the brass on his
own machine.
He Watched EN- Work.
The young man saw the predica-
ment of the girls. and sauntered across
the street. He knew all of them quite
we'll. He seated himself on the curb
ing and casually watched the Wash
burn girl working in the hot sun with
the obstinate tire. He didn't offer to
help. but chatted gaily about null
titude of innocent subjects.
THE trouble with you, my dear"
said one of the girls to the one work
ing with the tire. lis that you are too
much of a tom boy ~
That may be-" replied the made
moiselle. as she finished putting on the
tire, but I'd rather be boy-girl than
girl-boy."
And the young man, who has a
reputation of being an expert on the
matter of women's wearing apparel
and who knows all the latest fashions
in ladies' hats and evening gowns,
didn't even catch on. AS the girls
started off. he tipped his hat with
nicely that bespoke his almost ladylike
manners and went back to his own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
DISCUSS HIGHER WAGE
Railroad Employees and Administra-
ton Go Over Increase Demands.

As stated in The State Journal
Thursday evening, the railway en-
ployes under federal control are con-
ferring with the railroad admins
tration relative to a general hike in
wages. Representative of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor will meet
with Walker D. Hines, director gem
eral. next Monday, and formally pre-
sent their demands for a formal in
crease.
At the same time the rail man
ayers have prepared a tentative scale
of higher freight and passenger
tariffs, which will be considered by
the administration within a few DAYS.
o. p. Dugan, secretary of the Santa
Fe shop federation of labor, states
that the employees are asking for a
20 per cent increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26

New Finn President.
Helsingfors, July 26.-The Finnish
diet today elected Prof. K. J. Stahiberl.
president of the republic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY
Westminster Prcsbyterians Will Off,
cIate at Central Park School.

The following program will be given
Sunday evening at the union services
at Central Park school. The services
are in charge of the Westminster Pres
byterian church.
Hymns-The congregation.
Prayer-Rey. E. NJ. Umbach.
Anthem, Unto the King Eternal"
(Wilson) &C h OR of Westminster
church.
Offering-For Armenian and Syrian
relief.
Scripture. lesson-Rev. c. E Rash
Solo. Fear Not .Ye. o Israel" lDud-
ley Buck) Miss Gladys Besack.
Hymn-The congregation.
Sermon. THE Spirit of Gratitude"-
Rev. John A. McAfee.
Prayer; Benediction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
HOLD FUNSTON TROOPS
Discharges Stopped-Soldiers To the
Mexican Border, the Supposition.

Camp Funston. July 26-Orders
were received here to hold all army
officers now in service and to issue no
discharges to commissioned men after
this date
No explanation accompanied the
order, but it is the general opinion that
the Mexican situation is responsible
for its issuance. It will have the effect
of retaining in service a large num-
Der of Camp Funston officers who
have been expecting early discharges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
GRAND OLD BAND
uarshalI's Has Musical Record
To Be Proud OF.
oscar Swayze Gives History Of
Organization.
II HAS MADE MANY TRIPS
Nell Known Business Men Have
Helped To Make 1t.
Founder Was an Organizer as
Well as a Musician.
HAS MADE MANY TRIPS

Few persons who sit comfortably
n the parks Of Topeka in the evening
}r Sunday afternoon and listen to
darshall's band stop to think of the
history OF that famous organization.
Few Topekans know of its wide re-
Town and its popularity in other sec
ions of the United States, where on
'arious occasions. II has entertained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
HIGHLAND PARK

Notes ana personals from Highland
Park. by Mrs. D. ShauL Teiephous
2329 Nj
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Photo by Wolcott.

sistent demands each month. This
does not put the band on Easy
street" but it relieves the embarras-
ment of having to pass the hat. as of
old.
The Marshau's band of today is a
crack organization, composed for the
most part of professional musicians.
The same high grade music that char
acterizes the really great bands of
American may be found in the roper
torres of MarshalPs. And when that
big, relocated aggregation of well
drilled men, Col. George w. Porter, ba-
ton in hand at their head, swings down
Kansas avenue playing popular
march, there are none but will stop
and stare. Strangers will not believe
that Topeka has such a band, and
marvel at its music. In their concert
work they are equally perfect, when
it is possible to obtain the full mem
bership strength of fifty-six members.
Topeka is blessed with bands, but
few cities twice the size of Topeka
are blessed with such band as Mar
shalIs.
Band Roster.
The band roster today follows:
OFFICERS.
Chapman. C. w, president.
Fox, Walter, vice-president.
Barnes, H. E., secretary.
Sheetz, J. A, treasurer.
Marshall, ]. b, Jr., director.
McCOmas, N. p, assistant director.
Coe, c. A. Librarian.
HagSart, A. A, Custodian.
Cornets-Marshan. J. b, Jr; Nc
Comas, y. P; Kushera, A. J.; Snyder,
NJ c.; Morrison, DR.. r. W; Weyer.
r. E; Russell. p. D.; Thomas. Fred /;
Cochran, J. H. McNeisch, JOS; Sloan,
+. F.; Samuels, Harry; Whitlow,
Clarence; Morris. Harold; Swearinger.
F. W.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Chas. W;
Horacek, Leo; Gordon, A. V.
mbotes-Hammon, c. E.; Sage,
Thos. l.; VogeL w. c.; Nagle, F. H. !;
Hooper, Clarence; Cochran, c. E.
helm. H; Miller, Geo. w; Bode. VIM.
Mellophones-Shee J. A; Frazier,
L. NJ Haag. Chas.; Hughes, Frank;
Morrow. c. NJ.
Basses-Coe. c. A; Heron. w c.
B.; Pelton, Homer; Nagle, r. t.;
Barthel. Samuel; Blume. A. w.
Drums-Morse. D. W; lunches.
Wilson, A r.
Clarinets-Chapman c. w; Craw-
ford, F. A; Sloan. Chas. L.; Abel.
r. c.; Main, d. W; Streiff, H NJ. +;
Jehlik. F. j.; Haggart, A. A; Rain,
Otto L.; Stowell, Willard; williams.
VIM; Porras, A. A; Wright. F. H.
Flutes-Wagener Jos. A; Harsh
barger. F, V; DarIow, o. L.
Saxophones-Marshan. DIR. A. H. +;
Jungk. H. A; Jungk. Harry; Gilmore,
L. v; Gardiner, w. A; Baily, Geo. E.
Oboe-Fox. Walter.
Bass Clarinet-Black. Ed R.
Drum Majors-Porter, Geo. W;
Vocalists-stevenson. r. L.; schu-
Ter, GeneVieve
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-26
OIL DRILL AT MERIDEN
Everything in Readiness for First
Test Near Topeka.


The drilling rig for the PARK Oil
Co, has arrived at Meriden. The
work of setting up the drill was begun
at once. The test well to be drilled
southeast of Meriden will be pushed
along as rapidly as possible
There is a good deal of interest in
the project among Topeka oil men.
The well'at Meriden belonging to the
Park company and the one at Waka-
rusa. belonging to the Wapeka Oil
Co.. are the only two wells being
drilled close to Topeka. A number
of Topeka men own stock in both
propositions. 1t has long Been desired
to know if there was any oil in
Shawnee county. Drilling these wells
to a satisfactory depth should settle
the question as to whether or not
there is oil in this vicinity.
Should oil be found in this territory
the Park company will build a refin-
cry in Topeka According to c. F.
Butz. state manager. the company in
tends to build the refinery whether
they strik oil or not as there are not
enough refineries in Kansas to take
care of all the oil it is producing.
The mirror., 1919-03-27
Where Salt Is Money


The value of salt recognized all countries and those
OF the world where
Absn bars of salt and rife cartridges the only small change
circulation The bars inches nd inches
Five eight salts make dollar depending the distance the
source OF supply Three cartridges have the of salt
The only general circulation Abyssna the
Maria Theresa dollar of silver also the principal
ba and the of its introduction those regions all the
borhood of the Red Sea quite interesting
More than trading Arabs hold
dollars and found egy Of the (which
the showing the eag they
tried obtain of them for ewely
highly popular medium of mercantile
Arabia and when at intervals the Turkish Government prohibited their
large profitable smuggling
through Alden and other ports.
They all $780, being repicas
original die which of rather workmanship
would be understood by the
der them less acceptable.
Bankers amerchants
Theresa dollars in bulk from Trieste selling them
The mirror., 1919-03-27
Smithsonian Institution

This noble edi6ce of the interesting of the Fed
eral buildings the national capital known and by
scientists throughout the world famous Smithsonian
1t founded the bequest of than half million dol
lars made the United States by Eghman
John Smithson, whence the Smithsonian.
1t stands in the of beautiful park city
ngon The building $50 feet long, 40 feet wide and has
ers from IS to $50 feet high
The architecture and replica
the old
picturesque of color to the landscape
Besides being building of exterior beauty vastly inter
estiDg for collections of
of exquisite shapes and coong countless idols and
and extinct American their household utensils
of husbandry. and the chase.
Mecca for visitor Washington and richly
for the journey and for the and about the building
The mirror., 1919-03-27
A Rare Bird

The wheheaded ok interesting
of the London Geological Society," dead native
of the Upper White Ne and known the living
of this remarkable bird Europe. 1860
then British Vice Council Kharoum Petheck himself
deagbe naturalist specimens London, and these
the first alive Britain After
the SdarSr Reginald
ETY. the which has which familiar
the vicinity his palace Khartoum Visitors the
Regents Park will recall the rather melancholy looking bird the
avary adjoining the southern For periods remained
almost motiones for the twinkle of mobile
Every have his but he seldom worth it.
The mirror., 1919-03-27
Choice

I'D rather have the thought of you
To hold against my heart,
My spirit to be taught of you
With west winds blowing,
Than all the warm caresses
OF another loves bestowing.
Or all the glories of the world
In which you had no part.
I'd rather have the theme of you
To thread my nights and days,
I'd rather have the dream of you
With faint stars glowing.
I'd rather have the want of you
The rich, elusive taunt of you
Forever and forever and forever unconfest
Then claim the alien comfort
Of any others breast.
o lover! o my lover,
That this should come to me!
I'd rather have the hope for you,
Ah, Love. I'd rather grope for you
Within the great abyss
Then claim another's kiss
Alone I'd rather go my way
Throughout eternity.
Angela Morgan
The mirror., 1919-03-27
Odds And Ends
Miscellaneous Items Developed Into Human
Interest Tales by Ambitious Writers
Field of Honor" for Fallen American Soldiers

Field of Honor" for Fallen Soldiers
An American field of honor" in France which may
ever the bodies American soldiers
in bills introduced by Representatives Fess
bama Something like soldiers said Representa-
tive Fes discussing the b have supreme
foreign They brgaded along line
length.
They buried where they policy govern
ment is to these dead possible difficulty
1t suggested that establish France field of honor
fully embeished and be thing beauty
idea here is to find in the beautiful
city or town and make the field the thing
can make it, to be developed approval
Fine Arts here in Washington.
The build within the field hall of records and
chapel The graves will be marked by little headnes
the initials records is to be the place
where the records of all The grounds
should be consecraed be Jew GENTLE
Catholic.
The would Judge where the field
should be located with the gov
the would bodies
place them the field And the guard
there guard
maintained symbol the governments
the field"
The seeks incorporate Honor
association which would construct and maintain the memorial
cemetery the plan for which has
Pensions of the Widows o American Presidents
The granting congress pension year to Edith
Caow Roosevelt widow Theodore Roosevelt keeping
ceden 1t has been the early republic
honor the of presidents according recog
o " 'er WILLOWS Anere 49, however, VIDE variation In the prece-
dents Martha Washington. who lived after the death
George Washington the ankng privilege;
pension Since then the ankng privilege
without question, whether a pension
John Quincy Adams Madison
death Louise Catherine Adams Dolly
pension William Henry Harrison died 81 days after his
voted Mrs.
The first straight granted widow John
Tyler 900 and established precedent
given pension of S.
Abraham Lincoln while Office his widow
given his salary 900 and pension 5000 u Grant lived
after his presidency and Julia Dent
the frank Lucrea R. Garfield $50 00O the presidential
having been raised pension and the frank This done
for the widow of William Mckinley.
Mrs Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Grover Cleveland
by the but objections the the bills
withdrawn The question raised whether the
Mrs. Cleveland did nvalidate
entitled to it during her natural le
President Henry office; widow
his salary The widow President
his balance mileage stationery