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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

want but do not believe we have ever
received it in the Interpretation of law
upon these important problems.
Why, the supreme court is not al
ways the same, is it?" inquired Mrs.
Wardall timidly.
Mo indeed it is not answered Mrs
And" she said, there is no reason
why we should not vote. as the con-
stitution does not prohibit US from so
doing"
Mrs Case, the lawyer. took excep
uons to Mrs. Stryker's views of the
constitution and law and proceeded to
explain wherein she was mistaken with
reference especially to the constitution
al provision What you suggest, Mrs.
Stryker, cannot be legally DONE
Mrs. Cornelius: well, 1 am ready
to go and vote with any of you, in the
manner suggested by Mrs. Stryker, any
how
Mrs stryker: 1--WE could at least Sc
cure another decision from the supreme
court
The mention of courts frightened Mrs
Cornelius who exclaimed: Can they
arrest us, put us in Jail or inf1ict a fine
upoA us for that?''
"Oh, no, nothing of that kind will
happen" said Mrs. Case.
We'll count me in. I'll go. "said Mrs.
Cornelius.
so will T." said Mrs wardall
Here's a trinity" said Mrs. Case.
what more do we want?'
The discussion then passed to the
course of study and Mrs Stryker gave
an outline of her idea of taking up
municipal government, saying: There
is plenty of work we can do right here
in Topeka
Mrs Cornelius: THAT is very true.
We want some women on the school
board, and we must attend to that this
SPRING
Mrs. Stryker's suggestion was adopt
ed and she was made chairman of the
committee composed of Mrs. H w.
Roby Mrs. Case and Mrs. Cornelius to
prepare plans, and perfect arrange
mentS for the work of organizing the
council, electing mayor and other pre-
hminary matters necessary to establish
the various branches for the study of
features of local government
The question of having Mrs Caroline
l.. Denton come to Topeka to lecture
was brought up but was postponed I'M
til some future time 1t was suggested
by some of the members that Mrs Den
toms lectures were so intensely parti-
SAN, she being a Repu blican that she
often does more harm than good.
She sent me some very flattering
press notices." remarked Mrs. Cornell
ius.
DO you suppose she would send you
any other kind?" inquired Mrs. Case.
The association accepted the offer of
the Kansas Temperance Monitor to de
vote one page of each issue to the in
terests of equal suffrage. Mrs. A.War-
dali was appointed to take charge of
the work and furnish the copy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
PROTEST TO PORTE.
The Embassies Demand a Fair Trial
for Mazhar Bey.

Constantinople Jan. Sowing to the
refusal of the Turkish authorities to
admit the dragomans of the embassies
to be present at the trial of MaZhar
Bey, the French and Italian ambassa
doris have recalled their dragomans and
have strongly protested to the porte
demanding a change of venue in the
trial of Mazhar Bey, who is accused of
vators in Italy. a priest who was killed
in the convent of Jenidjokale at Marash
in 1895, by Turkish troops commanded
by the Bey. The ambassadors insist
that the latter shall be tried by a COM
petent and impartial tribunal here in
stead of at MaraSh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Entertained Pansy Club.

Miss Franc Littlefield entertained the
members of the Pansy club at luncheon
yesterday noon, complimentary to the
clubs president, Mrs. VIC. Smith,
who leaves soon for St. Louis, and Mrs
Ed Small, who goes to Atchison. A
five course luncheon was served to the
following members: Mrs. Walter T.
Noble, Mrs. Ed Small, Mrs. w. C.
Smith, Mrs. George NJ. Crawford, Mrs.
c. B. Merriam, Miss Alice Prescott,
Miss Dora Furman, Miss Bessie Gibson,
Miss Florence Greer, Miss Wells of
Lansing, Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Celebrate the 9th Turnerbund Festi-
val

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. S-The sub-com-
mittee in charge of the national festival
of the American Gymnastic union has
issued a circular announcing that on
May 6, 7. and 9, at the grounds of the
st. Louis Fair association, will be cele-
brated the twenty-seventh annual fes-
tiva1 of the North American Gynastic
union or Turnerbund. Some 1900 act
i've participants will be present and
many thousands of visitors are ex-
pected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Frank Sachs Wants a Place.

Frank Sachs, one of ToDeka's best
known florists, is a candidate for the
position of superintendent of the state
house grounds. He has petitions in
circulation among his friends, and MI
Sachs personal popularity and ability
are attested by the alacrity with which
citizens without regard to party sign
the petition for his appointment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
G. O. g. G. R. R. Report.

Philadelphia, Jan. S.-The annual re-
port of President Gowen of the Choc-
taw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway com
pany for 1896 shows: Receipts, s54s. 040;
operating expenses, $340 3d. surplus
S2O2, 220 The receipts from the mining
department amounted to $3.50. DOL. ex-
penses, $509, $50: a surplus of $26. 386. The
fixed charges account of interest on
bonds amounted to $209, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Emin Pasha's will Not Broken.

London, Jan. ga dispatch from Berlin
to the Daily Mail says that the supreme
court has dismissed the action to set
aside the will of the late Emin Pasha. in
favor of the AbysSinian daughter. whom
he had brought to Europe to educate be-
fore his final return to Africa and h1
death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

tanned Wednesday afternoon by Mrs
George Keller. The next hostess will
be Mrs. F. H. Loud at All East Seventh
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Ur:on Silver Club oreanizsd-

A union silver club was organized in
Auburndale last night with % members.
The officers are General o. H. Brad
shaw, president; J. o. Britenall, secre-
tary; D. r. Thompson, treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West sth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
THE LIBRARY PRESSES ITS CHARGE.
MAGISTRATE BRANN PLEADS FOR POOR STU
DENT CHARGED WITH TAKING BOOKS
FROM THE AsTOR, BUT

In the Jefferson Market Court yesterday after
noon the deferred OF Jacob Friedman. the six
teen year-old boy. OF No pa Rivington-st. who -
charged with stealing books from the Astor LII
brary came up before Magistrate Brann. Ferris
Lockwood superintendent of the Aston Library,
wns in court TO press the complaint The boy ad-
mitted taking the books home with him, but said
he intended TO return them. They are books bear
ing on his studies He Is a student AT the City COL
,ege and without books would have been unable
to keep up with his class. His parents are too poor
To buy them for him. He said he intended to use
rho hooks and then take them back 10 the library
Magistrate Brann when he had heard both sides OF
the case asked Lockwood II he would not Witndraw
the complaint against the boy. The superintendent
The Magistrate pointed out the fact that It was
any wrong and that TO be convicted or the charge
nj the ruin OF his whole life The boy Will be
expelled from college II he should be convicted. "
said Magistrate Brann, ana MS whoie IKE VIII DC
ruined in consequence
Rut Mr. Lockwood was relentless, saying that he
was acting under orders OF the Executive Commit
Tee ~ the liorary Yes" replied Magistrate Brann.
the world is right; corporations are soulless. heart
less -. 4. a,.hru. ,,, 49,, q,
continued the Magistrate with warmth. "and give
him another chance. but II you persist In your COM
pinint ! shall be obliged TO hold him. much as hate
nciently punished? Don't you think that the great
Astor Library could make little concession In
this case where 1t might mean the ruin OF boys
life?' ,,,-
reluctantly held the boy In 500 ball. the smallest
nossib'e amount Bail was promptly furnished by
Emil Neufeld OF No 1871 Stanton-st.. and the boy
was released until his trla before Special Sessions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
,r-TOeTOGR4PHTC POETRY AND PROSE.

Mae NJ r Ford held literary conference yes
to-day morning In the parors OF the ho,e' 81 An
drew. Boulevard and seventy seco"",s a. ~"
NV -, . number OF women who live In that
- = ,ha CITY and who wish 10 attend series
an ,r,osdavs beginning January II and continuing
,t,o,,h lent. This series will be on The same sub
''''o"s'' - ,,.r .c which will be given at Sherrys
lining THURSDAY. January 10. The Introductory
conference yesterday was on "AutoolosrAphlc
Poetry and Fiction" Those VINO TOOK p"'t ~ cnr
discusss n,rs Mrs b Gray Taylor Mrs. Lorard
Spencer Miss Lawrence Mrs EsK ME- drSr Alien
Mrs B Grnmmeiin and Miss Taylor Among The
West End women who are taxing Rdre Of the pa
Gers nra and Mrs Gilbert Colgate OF West Seye es
ho' ,G There was a large audience az the ihi'ia
sl-th-s1. o,d much enthusiasm was evnced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
WORK OF FIFTY YEARS.
su-FFRAGISTS WILL SHOW ALL THAT
HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED

The regular monthly meeting OF the Brooklyn
Woman's Suffrage Association was held yesterday
afternoon at Wilson'S parlors. Mrs. Corneila X.
Hood presiding. There was large attendance ana
the were pretty decorated with Christmas
green's and holly.
After the regular business Mrs Franklin W.
Hooper, OF Brooklyn, spoke some Of the OPP
posing forces in suffrage work and answered many
81 the arguments used by the anti-suffragists and
published by them in pamphlet form. Mrs. Flor
ence Howe Hail. president OF the New-Jersey State
Association spoke OF the work in that State since
The organization o, the society IN 1890, and Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait gave sketch OF the pro-
posed convention 10 be held in Washington, Feb
ruary IA TO 10. Mrs Gait said
This convention is intended 10 celebrate the hf
ueth anniversary OF the first convention over held
anywhere by In that first meeting the
women asked OF the public everything-the right
Of education the right 10 use that education on the
public platform II they fit, the right OF earn
ing their own living in fields then closed to them.
and last but not least, the right Of political free
dom. II this last request. TO have their opinions
counted by the Government equal 70 those OF the
men, had been granted. all the rest would have
Followed. But that what society was not
ready TO accord them, so there was compromise.
and they have been granted everything but the
last within the fifty years The later liberties
granted to women bring them the en-
The liberties already granted. and women put
n political positions and asked 10 speak for po-
Utica. parties, bat all OF the rights of education
ana freedom of industries and professions are but
compromises for the refusal OF the requests Of the
Sunragists.
This centennial IS to celebrate the progress OF
woman during rhe last half-century educationally.
industraliy. professionally and socially, and as
such should interest not only suffragists, but edu
Gated women all over the land. AS the 1ftieth an
niNersary OF the first convention held by women 1t
should ne significant point in the history Of prog
rtss.'
During the Informal speaking BY the members 1t
was claimed that the Brooklyn Womans Suffrage
Association was the only woman's club in which
during elections nominations made entirely
rom tne Moor in open meeting. The next meet
M will he held on January IS. at clock.
Among those present Mrs. Henry G. Chat
ic.d, Mrs. Brockway. Mrs Mary Loines. Mrs.
Charles Wtnslow, Mrs. Hay, Mrs Andrew j. Perry
Mrs. Isaac II. Carey, Mrs Conklin and DR.. n.
Campbell
From now until June the association will DO all
IN us power toward Inducing Mayor Van Nyck 10
reappont the women now serving in the Brooky n
Board OF Education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22

Much regret has been expressed since DR.. Nam
sents las, lecture that he not again to appear
In this city. A; the request Of many persons hav-
ing children who were unable 10 hear him. he has
consented to give extra lecture at Carnsg1e
Hall tomorrow at 2l5 p. m. in order that the
young people who have been away at school ana
college men may have the opportunity TO hear his
picturesque description OF that unknown land Of
which books DO not tell. The educational advan-
taaes 10 be gained by listening TO DR. Nansen ara
indicated by the desire OF many principals OF
schools to have their pupils present:
lecture are Mrs. ]. w. M!nturn Mrs. R. NJ Hunt
Mrs w. C. Whitney, Miss Furniss. Mrs Richard
Mrs. j. Hopkins Smith, Mrs Henry Clews,. Mrs
X. b. Mnturn, Mrs p b. Ogden, Mrs. James
Mrs. buchanan winthrop; Mrs. Henry 6: Potter:
Chester Griswod. Mrs. Charles de Rham Mrs q.
s. Bowdoin, Mrs. James ". Gerard Mrs Frederick
Jesup, Mrs. F. L. GodkIn and Mrs. James ".
pnchot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRUSH.
IMMENSE CROWDS OF SHOPPERS FILL Tho
STREETS AND rHRoNG THE STORES.


The annual holiday business crush 10 once more
felt In New-York The streets are crowded and ~
the shops filled with busy shoppers from carry
until late and often the would-bs buyers have 70
DO locked out In order to give the clerks cnsnos
to get little after days work to prepare
them for another. Yesterday was the shortest osy
in the year. but the holiday crowds made the most
Of 1t.
The Postofice employees are among the nrst -
feel the effects Of the rush, and they have osen
working overtime for several days. In the money
order department the rush begins rst with the or
ders sent to foreign countries. This year tue
amounts sent exceed those sent in previous years
at the same season. and as usual Great Britain ana
Ireland get the of 1t. During the hrst eighteen
days Of this month than 81 800 900 in money or
ders the ocean from the New-fork
Postoffcs and more than half that sum went 70
points in the British Isles.
The local rush is Just beginning. There mas oeen
Pacific Coast business, OF course. but the Dig
gest business will begin to-day and increase uneA
Friday night.
The express companies report q larger business
than ever before The exact figures will not be OBJ
tainable until the last Of January when all the re-
ports are In but the OF the dig COM
panies say that business looks bigger than ever De-
FORE At the office Of the Adams Express Company
1t was said yesterday that the prospects for large
local business for the three days were never %
bright. Wells. Fargo Co. report that they sent
moro packages abroad on the last two sailing days
than on any two days In their history.
The weather Of yesterday was not by any means
ideal for the Christmas trade. but anything less
than rain or snow insufficient to keep the buyers
at home The streets slippery yesterday In
the morning hours that many people slipped ana
fell Numbers Of them sustained serious Injuries
and were taken to the hospitals.
The predictions for to-day are for threatening
weather with nurres Of snow.
ed trains and the surface carr are 01Sty
their inability for handling the travsa
Of the city. Not day passes without bloekades
upon one or lines. and when there are ne
blockades travel is anything but swift and peasanA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

The sixth annual Pilgrim Mothers dinner will be
given by the New-York City Womans Suffrage
League to-day In the Astor Gallery OF the Waldorf
Astoria Led by Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake Mrs
Emily s. Van Bell and Mrs. Winifred f. Judge
the assembled guests will sit down to their banquet
at midday. the good old New England dinner hour
After dinner toasts will be responded TO by Miss
Susan B. Anthony, the Rev. Anna Shaw, Miss
Annie s. Peck. Miss Maud Come (the Irish pa
tr!oO Mrs Harriet A. Keyser. Mrs Cornelius X
Hood, Mrs. Priscilla ID. Hackstaffe and others.
Mrs Amon Hensey and Mrs Belle Cray Taylor
will read original poems. 1t Is expected that Miss
Frances L. Willard will be present.
The Hebrew Free School Association will hold its
annual meeting this evening In the vestry rooms Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22

the Sunshine Mission VIII the Sunnay-schooi
teacher please send The names OF the oo'S' ~ '"i
badges may be forwardedE
prctty dolly-a real Scotch lassie- reached the
Sunshine Office ete last night. She Is dressed III
beautiful SIX gown. showing rich plalds' ana he'
little cap Is OF plaid SILK. with quiis al 'lio '''e
She wears a pretty cape lined with plaid SILK ana
a dear little silk quilt and dainty "hite hishue
accompanied her. Her name is Ina and she came
from Miss Sinia NJ Booth. OF No. 1873 Communlpaw
ave Jersey city large box OF beautiiui, , M
and calendars came from Mrs. Frederic IS Ei Ho
OF No q West Thirty-eighth-st, New-York cry;
They were Just what is needed. box Of Deau,lui
things books. bags, cards. etc, came from 'i'S
Pentecost.
Mrs GaddIs has received Mt the Sunshine Mission
the following articles: Packages from MISS Amy
Charles A. Smith Of Iitchfed. Conn; a lovely let
TOR from bov eleven years old who sends his love
IN the soufh-st children; box OF cards and Christ
mas poerns from Mrs Charles NJ. Gudkuecht No
62l North Thirty -second-st. Philadelphia; box
from the Hidden Spring circle. Morristown n. j.
with games books Christmas cards pieces FOR
ouiIts lesson picturerolr. candy and candy bags
. nockage of rugs pieces OF quilts cards, books
etc without a name; for cakes and apples. ~ Win,
name: package o. Pcuudss Ia9. l HiIS fr"
MIS- T. Ii. Brewster. East Orange. y j. MI
I1rdine and son will repair the organ; Mrs; w IS
Dotv sent one package; Mrs. Cornell. OF Pleasant
VIE < Y. one large box Of clothing, dolls books
ETC: S. contributed by Ellen Y. Caesar. to buy
towels SOAP lin cups ana combs Mrs r. +. Par
te% 'S1iomiainyille T. " package for patch
-. y nackago from a. S. Thompson. and one
pa ,kage Tor patchwork; Miss j; Hart barrel OF
pannies: = Il +. brooklyn. 81; Caroline Thompson
package.
Hannah NJ Rockwell. OF Mott-ave. sent check
,or Is for the Sunshine Mission Every little child
,s IN have a pair OF mittens. presented by a Santa
Claus Monday evening. December z. and THIS
money will be added 10 The mitten fund.
The Presldent-General hopes that the new mem
bers who have not yet received their badges VIII
be patient little longer Their names are fled
and as SOON the great rush or the christmas
work Is over the pins will be forwarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
THE RAPID TRANSIT SITUATION
AWAITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THAT PART
OF THE DECISION RELATING TO


THE SECURITY.
No developments occurred yesterday In the rapid<
transit situation. are any likely until clear
and definite opinion Is obtained from the Appellate
Court to the duration Of the SIS. 900 900 bond. u
is understood that the counsel to the Rapid Transit
Commissioners now busly engaged in preparing
application to the Court, wherein II will be de-
clared that II the bond is TO continue In force
during the whole period Of the operative lease. the
condition will be impossible to be met. but that the
guarantee named by the Justices can be furnished
for the proper construction Of the road Conse.
qCently the Court will be asked to insist that the
bond shall remain in existence only until the work
has been completed to the satisfaction OF the COM
mission and the city authorities II will also prob.
ably be impressed upon the Justices that tho fixing
OF the bond Is a business matter and that by law
the determination Of the amount Of tho security,
and the length Of time It should rum Is vested In
the Commission. and not in the Appellate Division.
The belief continues to grow that the Court will
hold that the bond is not meant for the operation
OF the system. but for its construction alone The
syndicates prepared to bid for the work have ap.
parenty no fear OF the ultimate decision Of the
Court. for the reason that they going ahead In
road. based upon the form OF contract which haa
already been submitted TO them by the Commits.
sioners In an interview yesterday, Lewis L. Della.
ned repeated the opinion he has already expressed
through The Tribune. that the Justices In fixing 90
high bond, wished merely to protect the city from
started the work abandoning II to the detrimSnl
or the interests OF the municipality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
STAGE CHILDREN'S PARTY.
GRAND FESTIVAL FOR THE YOUNGEST
ACTORS ON THE STAGE.
AUNT LOUISA" WILL GATHER ABOUT HER THE
THREE HUNDRED LITTLE ONES FOR

A CHRISTMAS FEAST
Aunt Louisa" Eldridge has been working hard
the last month over the tenth annual Christmas
festival for stage children, which is be given on
Sunday evening next. She has been meeting every
Thursday at Tammany Hall with her committee.
and has sent $50 circulars each with little
note which she has written herself.
The festival will begin with an entertainment In
Tony Pastors Theatre 1t will be given by the
children themselves and among the performers will
be Baby LII, Little Ruby and Baby Allen. This
over. the little will proceed to Tammany Hall,
where they will find royal repast-turkey, sand
wiches oranges. lemonade and tea and coffee
awaiting them. Having duly disposed Of the same
they will divide their forces and part will go up
stairs to dismantle two huge Christmas trees, Aunt
Louisa" and her committee assisting; the others
will go downstairs to receive special presents
from Mrs. f. l.. Fernandez. Those who are to re-
ceive these special presents are the actual child
actors the others being merely children OF stage
people Gifts of clothing will be distributed before
hand. so that the children may all be dressed IN
their clothes for the festival.
Aunt Louisa" Is president Of the Festival So
ciety, and has presided the Christmas reJoic-
ings since they were started. Mrs. Fernandez
Ia vice president. and Mrs Tony Pastor Is men,
Der OF the committee
is AUNT LOUISA SANTA CLAUS?
The stage children all think that Aunt Louisa"
Is santa ClauS she Is assisted IN Seectil6 PfoS-
ents for them by the many letters she gets on the
subject. One little girl wrote this year
Dear Aunt Louisa hear that you are santa
Claus. and can get us anything we want. would
like a pair Of bicycle boots. ! swim years and
two months old, and there Ia another little girl In
the compony who is swim years and two weeks
She would Ike doll
1T handed the letter right over to Santa Claus. "
said Aunt Louisa" and the children will nave
the boots and the doll
one OF the regular contributors 70 the festival
Is Elbridge r. Gerry. He sends 500 every year,
with note. In which he expresses his hope that
Aunt Louisa" may 1--we long TO continue her noble
charity. Aunt Louisa always replies that she
hopes he may live long 10 contribute to II.
] Plerpont Morgan Is also a regular contributor.
This year about 1000 has been sent to Aunt
Louisa" personally. besides what has been sent 10
other members Of the committee. John Jacob AS
tor J. Cleveland Osgood. E. c. Benedict. w n;
Crane. Joe jefferson. William Gillette Colonel
O'Brien OF the Southern Express and Van Tassell
& Kearney have sent s25 apiece. Aunt Louisa's
address is No. l42 East Thrteenth-st., and any
further contributions will be gladly received by
her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-22
ou,,er,fas TREE ~ THE ENDICOTT.

-, ,.,.a. ,rae vIll be OF exhibition to-day, TO-
-, and Friday. from until o'clock In the
|..U"or and from to 1890 o'clock In the even
,n, At the Hotel Endicott, Eghty-second-st. ana
,aI,mbus-aye' Tickets sold at the door for %
ts entitle the holder to entrance and girt from
the Christmas tree. The proceeds OF .ne uee arc
t"o -, hanoet az the sick and wounded Cubans.
60 81 the most prominent women or the cuban
coionv are working for this affair. and are at the
he,d Of the movement They have been doing
everything in their power 70 make y sq Ra1a5
n ns = 81 de ,espedes. the wife OF the late Cen
era Carlos ~ de cesgedes ss Tfsi YasTS War;
h Nisses del Castillo Miss Fuentes, Mrs. Charles
Az a de Lima, Mrs Hiram Clever kroh and Mrs' T.
OsRood AndrewA