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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
NAY 4. 1897.

May 4, 1897.
A graduate school has been organized
at the Kansas state university similar to
those in the eastern universities. The
regular *. Z. faculty organized It last
week in accordance with the statute recent
~ enacted by the Legislature. Post grad
uate studies will be taught there now
and higher degrees given.
Fred o. Morns of William Green & Sons
has bought John Green's fine PAGER This
horse has a record of 2 IL.
Mrs. Freeman Nipps and Miss Irene
Horner entertained sixty ladies at thimbles
this afternoon at the home Of Miss Hor-
ner. corner of Ninth and Tyler streets.
The following officers OF the Second
Presbyterian Sunday school were elected
sunday morning: Superintendent, w. c.
Steele; assistant superintendent, David
Bowie; secretary, Miss Effie King; as
sistant secretary, Miss Maud Wilson :;
treasurer, Ralph Skinner; librarian, Miss
Ter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
INSTITUTE FACULTY COMPLETE
Epworth League School Head at Pratt
Makes Announcement.

Garden City, Kan, May 4.-The
Rev. N. S. Gardner, of this city, an
nounces that the faculty for the an
nuaI Epworth league institute at
Pratt is now complete. He is secre-
tary of the committee and is having
an illustrated catalos printed for the
summer school. 1t will be held June
to IL with 600 Methodist young peo-
pie from southwest Kansas.
DR.. Fletcher Holman, of Trinity
church, Kansas City, Mo; DR.. J. NJ.
McCleliand. OF First M. E. church,
winfield; DR.. A. z. Kirk, president
of Southwestern college; the Rev. A.
E. Henry, of Liberal; Miss Pearl Tib-
belts, of the Kansas City National
Training school, and Bishop Waldorf,
of Wichita, are on the faculty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
SHELDON TO ADDREss X. ..
Christian Herald Editor Is To Give
Baccalaureate Sermon to Seniors.

Lawr e, Kan, May 4-Dr.
Charles NJ. sheldon, we'll known To-
peka clergyman and editor OF the
Christian Herald of New York City,
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon
to the graduating seniors of the Uni
Versity of Kansas, on June 4, accord
ing to an announcement made today
by Chancellor e. H. Lind1ey.
Doctor Sheldon is the author of
many semi-re1igious books which have
had wide sales Some of his works
are: an His steps" His Brothers
Keeper" The Reformer'' and Born
to Serve" He edited The Topeka
Daily Capital for one week in 1900 in
the way that Jesus would have done.
after the publication of in His Steps"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
PRIZES FOR MUSIC NUMBERS.
National Federation of Music Clubs
Wishes to Stimulate Interest.

to American composers, the National
Federation of Music clubs today an
nounced a prize competition for mu-
steal productions, which will be per-
formed at the thirteenth biennial fes-
tival OF the organization at Asheville,
N. c., in June, 1923.
The prizes total $2,s00, and are di-
vided into ten classes, including a
lyric dance drama, for which $1,000
is offered. $500 for the libretto and
$500 for the composition.
The competition is open to all
American citizens, It was announced
by Mrs. Helen Harrison Mills, of this
city, editor of the Official Bulletin of
the federation. Mrs. Mills stated that
Mrs. Edwin B. Garrigues, chairman
of the division of American com
posers. Philadelphia, Pa, was sending
out detailed information concerning
the connDetition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
GOOD STOCK AT GALENA NOW.
Nineteen Purebrcd Jerseys Distributed
Thru business Mems Club.

Galena, Kan, May 4.-The nineteen
purebred Jersey COWS which have
ness Mems club were distributed to
the purchasers. The COWS purchased
are of a good Jersey herd head, and
many fine individuals are included in
the bunch. The group will furnish
the foundation upon which to build
the dairy business for this community.
An association was formed for the
purchase of a good Jersey herd head.
Stock in this company was sold, and
a bull was purchased from George
Lochrie, of Webb City, Mo, and has
been at the head of Mr.. Lochrie's fine
herd for two years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
APPLY SULPHER ON
YOUR ECZEMA SKIN
Costs Little and Overcomes
Trouble Almost Over Night.

Any breaking out OF the skin, even
fiery. itching eczema, can be quickly
overcom by applying Mentho-Sul-
phur, declares a noted skin specialist
Because of its germ destroying proper
ties. this sulphur preparation instantly
brings ease from skin irritation.
soothes and heals the eczema right up
and leaves the skin clear and smooth.
1t seldom fails 10 relieve the tor
ment without delay. Sufferers from
skin trouble should obtain a small jar
of Mentho-Suiphur from any good
druggist and use it like cold cream
Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
ADVICE COSTS CHARnIE $4,000.
King and Schu1der Had Sued Famous
Comedian for $4,000.

Salt Lake City, May A verdict OF
$4,000 in favor of the plaintiffs in the
suit of Samuel A. King and Russell
G. Schulder, attorneys, seeking $685.
600 as a fee alleged to be due for ad-
vice given to Charles Chaplin, motion
picture comedian, was rendered by a
federal court jury.
The verdict was reached last night
and was sealed and presented to the
court this morning. Sydney Chaplin,
brother of the comedian, said he was
satisfied with the verdict and Mr.. King
declared he did not think there would
be an appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
SHAWNEE co. PIONEER DIES.
Mrs. Susannah Howcy Came Here in
1855 With Her Parents.

Jetmore. May Airs. Susannah
Howey, pioneer of Shawnee county.
died here recently. She came with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando
Moffett, to Shawnee county. Kansas.
in 1855. Mrs. Howey was a young
woman. and remembered many of the
incidents of early Kansas history that
stirred the young territory and the
nation. Her husband, V. B. Howey,
died here three years ago. The How
eys moved to Hodgeman county in
1907
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
AID FOR It. b. FUNDS.
large Part of NTilbank Foundation In.
come To Be Used for Control.

come 10 be tscd Tor control.
Washington, May A large part
OF the income from s1O,0OO,O0U for
the next few years has been set aside
by the Milbank Fund to demonstrate
in several New York state districts
how tuberculosis can be controlled in
American communities. Between
100000 and 100000 annually for
the next five or more years will be
available for the demonstrations.
This announcement was made today
by John A. Kingsbury, secretary of
the Milbank Fund. at the annual
meeting OF the National tuberculosis
association.
The Milbank Fund was established
by Mrs. Elizabeth Milbank Anderson
OF New York City and the demonstra-
tons are to be in the nature of a me-
mortal to her. Edward w. Sheldon of
New York is president of the board
OF trustees of the fund and has asso-
Grated with him several prominent
New York financiers and lawyers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Teacher Writes the Glass Play.

Jetmore, Kan, May 1.-THE play
given here this year by the graduating
class Of the Hodgeman county high
school is from the pen OF Miss Maude
Stewart, teacher of English in the
school. 1t is entitled ''Sagebrush
Ga 7fa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Splits Wood-she's only 100.

Parsons. Kan, May 4.-Despite the
fact that she is more than 100 years
old, Mrs. Caroline King, of Oswego,
manages to split wood every day and
carry four buckets of water. She was
a slave and remembers having been
sold twice. She can remember the
shower of stars in 1888
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
A. NJ. E. Conference Is Ready Now

St. Louis, Mo, May A. All pre-
hminary work and ceremonies hav-
ing been completed, delegates to the
fourteenth Quadrennial conference of
the African Methodist Episcopal
church, meeting in convention here
today.swhere prepared to begin discus
sion of business matters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
PALMER MAN TO WHITE CITY
New $4,000 High School Under Con.
struction Since May 4.

White City, Kan, May 4.-Otto T.
keppelmann, Palmer. Kan, was hired
today as superintendent of the White
City high school for 1928
Prof. X. w. Flickinger will go to
Lost Springs. Kan, it was announced
Construction of a new S75006 biyb
school for White City was started
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04

Lydia z. Pinkham s
We getable Com
pound on the mar
ket. After / had my
l was all run
down and so nervous
it kept me from gain
ing. My doctor did
everything he could
to build me up, then
he orderedme to take
Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Com
mound with his med
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04

Lawrence. Kan, Nav 4.-Tha Uni
versity of Kansas was made a Iegatee
IN the will of Mrs. Pearl NJ. Wheatley.
OF Muskogee. Okla. who died April 5.
Frederick Wheatley, her son and a
freshman in the university, died six
months ago from an attack of pneu-
monia in the university hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
TRAIN FOR 'NEXT WAR?
F'ound-A Legion Post That Didn't
Have Enough of Army Drill.

Cottonwood Falls. May A. Mem
bers OF Russell Blackburn post of the
American Legion, Strong City, expect
to keep in trim in the manual of
arms. They have just received a ship
ment of rifles and ammunition with
other equipment from the govern
ment and will at once begin drilling.
Charles Boylan will be drill master.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
BeIleviIIe Taxpayers to Meet.

Belleville, Kan, May 1.-Two big
taxpayers meetings are to be held in
Republic county next Saturday, May
6, one at Be1leville court house in
the afternoon and the other at Nor
way in the evening. Two state
speakers, Fred K. Knapp and J. NJ.
Davis, will address the meetings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Center and Nj. U. Meet Saturday.

Columbia, No, May 4.-The track
team of Center college, Danville, KY.
and the University OF Missouri run
ners meet in a dual meet here Satur-
day. Bob Simpson. internationally
famed track star, is coach of the Zig
ers. while DO Mcmillan. national foot
ball hero, leads the Praying Colonies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Mrs. Lloyd George In Accident.
(Bv the Associated Press.l

Genoa, May AIRS. Lloyd George,
wife of the British prime minister.
and her daughter, Megan, were slight
|ly bruised in an automobile accident
today near Nervi. The machine in
which they were riding collided with
one driven by the son OF Premier
Bratiano of Rumania.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Find Missing woman I'm River.

Rockford. Ill, May 4.-The body of
a woman believed TO be that of Mrs.
Lillian Olson Anderson. who mysteri-
ously disappeared from her home here
April Is. was taken from the Rock
river near Roscoe this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
German Amhassador Is on Way.

Bremen, May 4.-Dr. Otto L. WED
feldt. the new German ambassador to
the United States sailed for New York
yesterday on the America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
Mayor HyIan Is Slightly Hurt.

was slightly injured today when an
automobile in which he was riding
from his home in Brooklyn to his Of
flee at the city hall crashed into a
street car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
BILLY EDWARDS is DEAD
Prominent Kansan. FOrT3r Wichita
Postmaster. Was Rail Head Also.

POstmasters Vas INIIII 1HN1'NI -H170'
Wichita. Kan, May William G
CBilIy) Edwards, age 90, long proml-
nert in Kansas political and business
circles died here this morning follow
ing a hngerig illness.
Mr.. Edwards was secretary OF the
state of Kansas from 1894 to 1898,
and was postmaster of Wichita during
the last Republican administration In
earlier wears he was connected with
the late Arthur L. Stillwen in the
management of the Kansas City
Southern railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-05-04
DOCTOR ORDERED
WOMAN OBEYED
Took Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and
Is Now Well

Chicago, ulinois.-tfYou surely gave
women one good medicine when you put
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-09

Danks, not caring how many bones We
might break. But each time we beat him
of and the poor, harried female rose TO
her feet he flung himself upon her anew.
crushing her down upon the snow and
fought tc reach her throat!
Calamity the female fought for life,
with six wild men TO help her. After 4
long battle-it seemed like hours. but
suppose 1t was between twenty and thirty
mnutes-the male bear recognized the
fact that so long as the female lay near
the bars his own punishment would con.
tinuc and the end would be postponed.
Forthwith he seized his victim and dragged
her inward and down to the swimming
pool in the centre of the den beyond orr
reach. The floor was so slippery from ice
and snow that it was utterly unsafe for
any OF our men to enter and trv TO an
proach the furious animal within striking
distance.
But with all possible haste Keener
Mulvehill coiled lasso bravely entered
the den, and with the first throw landed
me moose neatly around the neck OF the
male near. In second il was jerkcd
iaut, the end passed through the bars. and
zen eager arms dragged the big bear away
from his victim and close up to the bars.
Another lariat was put on him 10 guard
against breakage, and no bear ever missed
Deing choked 10 death by a narrower mar
gin That morscl Of revenge was sweet
While he was held thus two men went in
and dragged the female into the adjoining
cage. but the rescue came too late. Al
The last moment the canine teeth OF the
DIG bear had severed the iuguar vein II
The female, and two minutes after her
rescue she was dead"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-09

Manners OF Wild Animals" takes up the
subject OF the DaSer passions among ami
mails and OF animal criminals and crime
There are individual animal criminals
he declares. just as there are human Grim.
mails, and in many cases their wickedness
runs remarkably parallel in a PSYCHOLOGICAL
way with that or man
DR.. Hornaday describes q number OF in
divldual murder cases" among animals
which have come within his personal knowI-
edge, the most dramatic of which was the
murder OF the polar bears bride" in the
New York Ioo-the staying by the big
liagcnbeck polar bear OF the female which
had been offered him as mate.
For seven years there had lived together
in the great polar bears den Of the Ioologi-
cal Park two full-grown, very large and
fine polar bears. They played roughly
bat never fought.
Later DR.. Hornaday relates, "one Of
the animals sickened and died. and pres.
emily the impression prevailed that the sur
introducing female companion was
spoken of, but ] was afraid to try the eX
pertinent.
Quite against my own Judgment, but in
Difference TO expert opinions arrayed
against mine | finally yielded. The female
bear was purchased. and on her arrival
she was placed for three weeks In the large
shifting cage which connects with the
eastern side of the great polar bears den.
The two animals seemed glad to see
each other. AT once they fraternized
through the bars, licked each others noses
and ATE their meals side By side. At night
the male always slept as near rs possible
to his new companion. There was not
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-09

Only two wild animal specie
known TO mc-wolYeS and crocodies
dcvour their own kind: but many nj
The races OF men have been canribas,
and some are to-day.
Among free wild animals the cruel
abuse OF murder OF children by their
parents, or by other adults of their
tribe, Is unknown but in all the civilized
races OF men infanticidc and chile murder
are friShtiully common crimes In 1921 a
siX-yearold Eskimo girl, whose father and
mother had been murdered. was strangled
ny her relatives because she had no visible
means OF support
The murder of The aged and helpless
among wild animals is almost unknown
but among both savage and civilized races
OF men i, Is quite common
Civil war between the members OF a
wild animal species is thing unknown in
the annals OF wld-animal history. bat
among men ii is an everyday occurrence.
Among free animals :, is against the
moral ana ethical codes OF all species OF
yertebra,es for the strong 10 bully and OPP
press the weak, but it Is almost every
where common rule OF action with about
10 per cent Of the human race
The members Of :. wild animal species
are in honor bound not To rob one an
other, but with 20 per cent Of the men Of
all civilized races robbery and the desire
10 get something for nothing are ruling
passions.
mo wild animals thus far known and
described practice social vices but the
less said Of the races OF men on this sub
jcct the better for our feelings.
"ln the mating season there is fighting
in many wild animal species between the
largest and finest male individuals for the
honor Of ovcrlordship in increasing and
diffusins tho species. These encounters
are most noticeable i'll the various species
of the deer family, because The fatal inter
locking OF antlcrs occasionally causes the
death OF both contestants,
Having completed his argumcn; that
"wild animals are more moral than men,"
DR.. IIornaday, in his book just published
by Scribners, entitled THE Minds and
crvIcc Inc. Grcat Britain Eights Kcstrycd.
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The Fighting
Face" of an
Angry Bengal
r.. IT,.
Photograph Was Taken Just a
Moment Before the Infuratcd
Beast Sprang.

sign of III temper. but for all that my
doubts were ever present
AT last. after three full weeks o, close
acquaintance. It vas agreed that there was
nothing 10 be gained by longer delay in
admitting the female 10 the large den. But
wc made preparations for trouble. We
provided pikc-polcs. long iron bars lariats.
meat and long planks a food wide. Heart.
lily wishing myscu hunurcd miles away
| summoned all my courage and gave the
order
Open her door, 4 100, only, and let her
put her head ont. Keep him away
The female bear had not the slightest
fear or premonition OF danger Thrusting
her head through The narrow opening sh..
looked upon the world ard the open SKY
above and found that il was good She
struggled 10 force the door open wider and
The male stood haCE waiting
Let her go!'
Forcing the door back with her own
eager strength she fearlessly dropped the
intervening eighteen inches 10 tho floor ~
the den and was free. The very next sec.
ond the male flung his great bulk upon
her and the tragedy was on.
'lie never left her alone for ten seconds,
save when, al five or six different times,
we beat him off by literally ranming him
away.
When she first fell the slope OF the
floor brought her near the cage bars. which
gave us "A chance 10 fight for hcr We beat
him over the head. We drove big steel
pixies into him. and wc rammcd him with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-09

and q dozen Uncomfortable crimes in.
vented by unspeakable man and widely
practiced. II any one feels that this in.
dictn NJ is too strong, | can cite few
titles that will be sufficient Tor my case
Let us make comparison between the
human species and the so-called lover
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-07-09

yvJll.D animals have high mora!
NJ Code
Wild animals live up TO /, on an
average better than men
Many OF the worst crimes which dis
grace the human family are practically
Unknown among even the most blood.
thirsty beasts OF the jungle.
These and other enlightening new dis.
coveries about the minds and manners OF
wild animals have just been made public
by Dr William T Hornaday, famous di-
rector OF the New York Geological Park.
who has devoted his entire life to The study
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23
FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN.

At the First English Lutheran church. corner Laurel avenue and Grove street. Rev. A G. Weng.. pas tor, the Christmas services will be- gin Sunday at 1O:45 a. m. Rev. Weng will preach on The Blessed Coming of the Son of God" It will be an historical discussion Of the celebra- ton of Christmas coupled with a re- view of what the coming of Christ into this world means to the world. The quartette will sing. There will be no vespers Christmas Eve.
 Christmas morning at 6:30 sharp 1here will be the early service. This follows the ancient Lutheran conti- mental custom. The full service will be used In addition to the regular music and the singing of Christmas carols the girls chorus will sing. Rev. Weng will preach on The Spreading of the Christmas Story" Rev. Weng will give tan historical survey of the time when Christ did appear upon earth and will discuss the need for further Christian prop aganda.
 The childrens program will begin at ' o'clock Christmas night. The various departments of the Sunday school will cooperate in this pro gram. Santa. Claus will appear and will present every child with fruit and candy, and sihe various teach CTS of the school will present gifts to their pupils.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23
PARK STREET CONGREGATIONAL

On Sunday morning at Park street Congregational church an augmented choir will render the Christmas can tata 'The Christ Child" by c. B. flaw ley At this service the minister, T. F. Rutledge Beale, will speak on the topic, Replacing the Bloodrusted Key"
 In the afternoon at 4:30 the Chii- dren's Gift Service will be held A program of music and song will be rendered and find its climax in the presentation of the gifts of the chill dren of the Near East in the name of the other Child of the East whose life has brought blessing to all.
 Thursday evening the Church School will give it's annual Christmas entertainment. MT. Emil Gloss, the noted Swiss Bell Ringer and enter tainer will give his interesting and vigorous program. Refreshmen ents will be served. followed by games All members of the school will admitted free, non-members will pay twenty cents.
 On Friday at p. m. the Cradle Roll and Primary Departm ents of the Chruch School will unite in a Christmas party with program espec- tally adapted to the younger folks The Mothers club will meet with the parents of these children instead of at the regular Wednesday meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23

New Jersey, Chicago. Pittsburg, To- rOnto, and other large cities. One or the features of the meetings will be the instrumental duests by the evan gelist and his brother. both taltented musicians.
 The meetings will be held nightly service at 10:30 a. m. Special ser vices for the sick will be held two nights a week througnour the entire campaign. Although disclaiming any power as headers. the Bosworths have made prayers for the sick a feature of their campaigns. It is said that thousands have been healed of all manner of diseases at his meetings It is expected that during the coming campaign testim onials from those who have been healed in other cities will be made One of the most interesting of the Bosworth cases publicly re- ported was that of John w. Sproul, soldier, who was gassed during the Chateau Thierry drive and who for months was unable to speak above "a whisper and suffered tortures from various operations on the throat and lungs. He is a resident Of Pittsburgh but may come to Bridgeport to tell of his experiences at a meeting where he claims to have been instantly and miraculously healed.
 It is said that during the months of August and September of this year Rev. BoswOrth conducted a Big Tent campaign in Brooklyn, N. Y. where over 5000 people attended.