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The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
The National Business Womans and Its Leading Members;
An For the Benefit Women Commercial Iere

Mary Garrett Hay. so well known as
faithful worker for her own sex. An
other of its officers is Lille Devereux
Blake. Mrs. Mary E. Lease is an ac-
tive member.
Mrs. Wood is a lawyer in practice in
New York city The law firm of Wood
& Wood means Judge William H.
Wood and his wife. Harriette NJ John
ston- Wood. She studied law after her
marriage, and her husband knew her
ability so thoroughly that he imme-
diately invited her to become his part
ner professionally as wei as privately.
Within one month after her admis-
sion 10 the bar in February. 1905. she
was pleading a case before the courts,
and she has been busy ever since.
Judge Wood declares his wife is Of
more help in law case than any man
he was ever associated with. She has
a persistence and power of work in
vincible. She is especially strong in
turning a case over in all its lights and
examining every possible objection shak
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

stopped at she palgs snd deposited her
ballot
Mrs. Bradford is the national organ
izer for the Business Woman's league,
and she and others interested have
wrought to such purpose that there
are now branch societies in forty five
states. AS in case Of the General Fed
GRAFTON of Women's Clubs, each state
has its own league president.
General officers of the National
Business Woman's league are elected
every two years. The president IS Miss
Louise Lee Hardin of Denver, who has
yet another year 7sto serve. The 1906
convention has lately been held IN
Chicago. when the year is at its best
in the great city BY the lake. In
American cities outside of New York
womep's conventions are treated re-
spectfullys by. the press.
soon after it's organization the league
officers established tine Business Wo-
mans Magazine, neat monthly de-
voted. as one might say, to the indus
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
- HE 81 louis expositlon 81 1eO4

0% HE st. Louis exposition of 1904
was an epoch in the history
of womankind in one respect.
A Never before had so many
business women engaged in such Va
ried enterprises come together as met
one another there. Even the hostesses
of the state buildings had to be busi-
ness women in way. A majority of
the ladies We're uncommonly attractive.
too. and strong and intelligent
They became well acquainted Be
tween east and west lasting friendships
We're made. 1t dawned on these wo-
men as the great show drew to a close
that their interests were one and that
they would thrive best by working to-
gether and inaugurating each in her
home a wOman's mutual commercial
movement, if it might be called So
The ladies thought, too how pleasant
it would be again to meet their new
friends.
The upshot of it was that at the close
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

gagged in industrial enterprises Of all
kinds, from the woman who conducts
a small milliner shop to her sister who
manages a bank or a cattle ranch.
They invited every woman who earned
her living as a paid worker to join
them and with them stand together for
their own sex
The earnest women who organized
the league saw on every hand persons
Of their sex toiling for a pittance for
employers who reaped all the benefit
of their labor and got rich on it. These
who built these fortunes were worked
for the small sums that served scantiIy
to feed and clothe them till they were
worn out, then thrown on the world
without penny for The future and
their places taken by younger women
who in turn had the precious years
and powers of their youth absorbed by
the octopus which men call business
enterprise.
Not a few of the sI0o. 600, 600 private
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

and data I requested, with note SO
bright and kindly that 1 shall keep it
among my treasures It began:
Dear Miss Gray-Greetings and good
viii.
Now it is not often that a newspaper
woman or anybody else gets such a
salutatiou in answer to a business let
ter of inquiry. Its style is to be COM
mended to al those who are rude and
grumpy in their treatment of strang-
ers The ending Of -Elizabeth's letter
was CHEEKY as its beginning Courage
and wholesome health seemed to ema-
nate from It It said:
Here $ all sores Of success TO you, along
with the realization of all you desire.
Cordially yours.
ELIZABETH TOWNE.
which wish l herewith hand on to
the reader.
One Of the most. alive. and. flourish
ing of the state leagues Is that of New
York Its president is HaT1iette NJ.
johnston Wood, its first vice president
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

fortunes of today have been made
from the toll of women workers who
get no more than from SO 10 s5 week.
Why should not women strike out for
themselves, study business methods,
employ the native shrewdness the
Creator gave them and use their own
Industrial powers for their own bene-
fit? To awaken in them the determi-
nation to do this-what is more. 10 show
them how to do 1.-THE National Bust
ness Woman's league was started.
The first annual convention OF the
association was held in New York
city in July, 1905. A deputation Of
strong women came like a refreshing
breeze from the west and Just did
things without wasting time to consid-
er whether they were conventional or
not. Among these was Mrs. Mary c.
C. Bradford. state senator from Colo
rado.
Mrs. Bradford's legislative expert
ence made her invaluable to the in
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
IoeIors hare been caILed illI consuItatIon.

Evidently Europe holds no disappoin.-
ments for. no matter how rosy are the
anticipations. realization more than
comes up TO the mark and drives the
woman 10 fresh plotting IN order 20
gain another trip.
And not only do women pot and
plan to gain a summer outing in
Francs or Switzerland, but some Of
them have ambitions which reach as
far as living there!
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

c-At4t- y =
heations she has
10 social stand ~
ing whatever.
The fact that
She earns her
living is held
against her as
a fault instead
Of a virt1a. She
IS suspected of
ast s1rss af bs-
hem:an tsa den-
ciss, even If
sle PARIS mar
balr in tne mid
die ana is ST
the "prunsS ard
prisms type
And. af coursa
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

we have not progressed so far in our
civilization that the humble day work
er may not capture the heart of a mil
lionaire or at least. marry a young
man with prospects, even though she
bring not a penny to him..
You have to be a poets dream
of beauty in Europe to marry without
a dowry, and even then your chances
are two-thirds less than they would
be with the cash. So reflect on that,
ye maidens who find it slow at home.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

it,v IaSl"g ne nert steamer
Well. in the
long end it does no harm. CIR com
patriots come swaming. over n=rs
eager and athirst for new IDEAS AMI
sensations, and then they g. hs.ns
much broadened mentally, and the
country gets the benefit Of II.
The only tragedies y51 hear apout
occur among the student class ana (
could tell you things that would bring
tears 10 your eyes.
Boys and girls come over &c Paris
from Kankakee or Dcstcwn- tfe-
Prairie. They have Just sufi~iert
funds TO last them Two months ard
during that short time they expect not
only to gain footing IN Paris. but TO
set that highly Sophisticated city on
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

Doctors have been called in consulta-
tfon and handsomely bribed by their
fair patients to say that their state Of
health was 50 precarious nothing but
sea voyage would make them well
again.
But the limit was reached by one
desperate woman who actually sublet
the apartment over her husbands head.
forcing that gentleman to take refuge
at his club and causing him to tell her
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

wears one suit
the year around
and goes with
out smoking in
order to put in
to the bank his
share.
Is it wonder
fuI that most
E u 7 o p e a n s
think, what one
E n g lis hm an
had the impu-
dence to re
mark. "tha {
Americans must
have a beastly
country, don t
you know ? They
are so anxious
to get out OF
-ffy
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
How L Mar Be oons.

know of one couple at present ex-
listing in d boarding house in New
York who are saving UP every penny
(and who viii continue to do 50 for
the next three years. in a frantic at
tempt to get together enough coin to
live in Paris one year.
She sews herself to death making her
own clothes; he buys cheap neckties.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

" r is no wonder taat Europeans are
coneeited when you take into
consideration the fact that the
n American woman would rather
go to Europe than to heaven.
could tell you OF some subterfuges
almost diabolic in their ingenuity by
virtue of which the head of the family
has been made to "cough up" the
wherewith for a summer trip to Eu-
rope.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

I firmly believe that the reason why
the American girl makes such a hit
abroad is that she is perfectly inde-
pendent as far as the men are con-
cerned. She knows she can have all
the chances she wants when she gets
home.
European men are not used to this
sort of treatment. and it piques them
to put forth their best efforts.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

wrote Elizabeth asking her to send
me her photograph that it might be
half toned to illustrate this story of the
Business Woman's league. ] was an
absolute stranger to Elizabeth, she
never having heard of me, 50 far as I
knew. By return mail came the photo
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

It is a very good motto for anybody.
The primary object of e.women who
formed the organization was to better
the social and financial condition of
themselves and all women who work
for their living They aimed to draw
into the league those of their sex en-
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

Il goes Win Voc a NdIfef n a resfdu-
cat saylsg she rant
is 4 Tree subject for ridicule or gossip
since she mas NJ man to defend her.
No wonder women like to come to
America, where rot enly they make
money but ;hey have matrimonial
chances IS wen. Fer. thank heaven,
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

promoteTs n New Y orN eastern " ons1
gathered surioasty around Mrs. Brad
ford and begged her u tell them how
it felt TO vote for president OF the
United States. Sh= told them how. on
her way = take her LITTLE daughter to
school. when sae Gid every day. she
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
AMERICAN WOMEN . ABROAD
Kate Clyde Writes UnreservedIy Of Matters Of
Great Interest to Girls Who Long For Paris

that she might go to-say, Rotterdam
if she chose. Upon which as he pro-
vided the money for the journey, his
wife put it to a much better use by
promptly taking the next steamer for
Liverpool.
And never in a single case has the
woman been satisfied with one journey.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

was married before she was fifteen
years old and through much tribula-
ton has come up shining bright as a
teacher and inspirer of hundreds of
thousands. What manner of woman
she is you viii know from an expert
ence which viii tell you.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23
roo MANY pLAYTHTNes.

TOO MANY PLAYTHINGS.
Never let the little ones have many
or very elaborate playthings. A ehild's
interest is so easily aroused that a
large stock of playthings proves con
fusing and wearisome, besides which
you are only making him blase by Civ
ing him the best of everything while
he is small. For the same reason all
amusements should be of the sim
plest.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

fant league as an organizer and par
liamentarian. She lives in Denver, has
served as clerk to the Colorado senate
and has also been county superin..
tendent of schools as well as an officer
of the Colorado state educational de-
partment. At a reception to the league
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

tie yard, by her own little self. and
that's all there is about it.
After all, we women are very COM
Portable in America, don't you know
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-23

Of the fair a number of women en-
thusiastic for their own sex held a
meeting and organized the National
Business Woman's league. They
adopted on the spot the picturesque
MOTTO:
Work. Wait. Win"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13

Hot Springs, Ark. July Passen
ger train No d. on the Little Rock and
Hot Springs Western railroad. leay
INK here. and new engine out ior a
trial, met In h'adpn collision near
here Tuesday Engineer John stan
ley was seriously injured and may die
William lIudgius. a negro was cut
about the head, and many passengers
Wrr, bruised The light engine was
going AZ rapid rate of speed at
tempting IN reach siding 10 allow the
passenger train to pass
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
INaav Athletic.

TIE "w8n BOO o.. '.uou o. st surely
rvg1ri w H...vl rorfrurt orr
wu'h Vaur'-' f'' ..'y rr,.rl~ \ .,.sl
terrestrial au.,.. urll ..,~r 3t-lu'
~ f''i ua 'lr .u-'u iu a ruuu ~
br~i gam. vt.h eayus ovrr 49,
haru woui D. very ,,,f- u,upiac,
feat No wou.A md 40 drhrul'y .n
ca'rN iag ~ 'lu,. - mucb and run
nins 20 times az fau a. no s,tuA on
earth 600 '-,aus- ihs mooa attracts
'--ii's Nth tpt olc siXtA - The forc~
- To- ssrth
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13

expects to be- at his desk in the United
States land office this morning. Col.
Chubb, who 10 naturally possessed Of q
fine deposition and a great deal Of
hnmor, stated that he would have
showed W" At hiS boarding house be-.
fore. bat feared that his cheek would
take q back.set in his eudeavor To keep
up the conversation with Judge Ho.
ratio Dave, a ielloW bOArder Col
Chubo aud Judge Davis usually keep
the other hoArders we'll entertained.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
new CANNERY HAS
BEGUN OPERATION
Several Hundred Cans Of TOma-
toes Were Preserved Thursday.
CAPACITY OF 10000 CANS

One Of the Largest canneries in the
State. Which Will Employ a Large
Number Of Hands II Products OF
Farm Can be Secured.
The Central City Csnnery. OF which
W. l., Oenham 10 manager, began op.
CREATIONS Thursday afternoon, and
Aeveral hundred eans OF tomatoes were
pot up with great success. This can
merry, which IL one Of the largest IN the
State, having q capacity OF 10000
three.pound cans a day, vii give EN-.
ployment to large number OF hands.
and will az the same time Cher the
grower a market for the products OF
his farm which he could not afford to
ship.
Mr. Denham Ia very enthusiastic
over the venture, and II he can secure
the material, promises TO make q good
thing not only for the owners, but for
the grower and the community as
we'll.
IL 10 the purpose OF this new ind uS,Ty
20 keep its plant engaged a. long ~
che material for canning can be secur.
ed. II 10 hoped that the growers will
take advantage Of this opportunity to
market their products, which will
mean Q good thing for themselves, the
and the community
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
Eln.s AloWn

tticaTu laN D. judge lAuii. In
ts' tutici STATE. district court We'd
u'''h' sentenced ,he chicago aud Al
ton rnad shlch Nss rycsu'', convict.
"a 81 sfantluE llieEal rebate, q, Nan.
sas N.N '1 EaN nns q $4,000 ga
each ~ .ao oruUts ~ total 20 So
vtV John Fafrvrb anf yt,t 4
Wsha. t,rrct n@r's.,Hf'.,rSA 49,
"rfe a'so ,.r,I...i 49,, si~acyi D.
90 Nus 81. .. zach 20 NO .,.urt.
or ',fa. ,T S. .| ,a,h
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
Return Of the Excursionists.

The trains southbound, both on the
Atlantic Coast Line and SeAboard Air
Line, have been crowded for the past
few days, conveying TO their respectiv
homes the eIeursioniais who took ad.
vantage Of the cheap Fourth OF July
rates to visit their iriends and their
old home
There we're a number Of this class
from Gainesville and vicinity All
who have 81 far returned speak in the
highest praise OF the service OF the
railroad over which they travelled,
stating that every possible conve.
nience which could be supplied 10y a
railroad was furnished them.
There we're many home cominQs"
afforded by the generosity Of the rail.
roads in various parts OF the country
Which enabled the members OF sep.
Arated families to conRreRAte from al.
most every point and enjoy u good
time together.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
City of Miami viii Celebrate Event
With. Rousing Big Time.

With.Rousing Big Time.
The city nj Miami, doSn on the Est
Coat, is arranging TO celebrate lie
tenth anniversary on July 20, 70 and q,
aud on this account the Florida EasI
Coast Railway has inaugnrated the fol-
lowing rates from principal points
along its line;
Jacksonville, $3.50; Palatka, 1925;
Orange City Jonction, IS 50; Sanford,
1925. CorreSpondiugly low rates from
all points on the line
Tickets will be on sale July "a and
Is, with final limit TO July 80
The citizens Of Miami have arranged
fine program for this occasion, which
IL about as follows
An address by Hon. Frank Clark.
Grand civic parade, consisting Of
military, firemen, secret orders, and
civilians at night The Key West Light
Guard Band will furnish music during
the celebration. Display OF fireworks.
A long let Of athletic sports,
A game Of baseball daily between
Miami and a crack Visiting team for
prize Of 800, the team winning two
games out Of three taking the prize
Dancing every night. Drill by the
Miami fire department. Barbecue.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
MADISON WAS VICTORIOUS.
Played Oak Halls Seven TO Nothing
Thursday Afternoon.
Special TO The sun

Special 20 The sun
Madison, Fla, July l2.-The Mad.
ison and Oak Hall teams met on the
diamond here today, bot the Madison
team, being employed professionals,
were too great FOR the Gainesville
boyS, with the result that the score
was seven to nothing There was no
game at Monticello Wednesday, on &C.
count OF rain. EANDIE GRAHAM.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
NEWS OF CITY AND
COUNTY CONDENSED

Mr.. and Mrs =. II Wisnges have ~.
turned from n brief visit 20 friends
and relatives In Savannah, Ga
J. +. Book Of Micanopy, and W. @.
English OF Tacoma. passed through the
city yesterday Gu route to Jackson.
willie.
Mr., and Mrs. II. i, Holstein and son
OF Hawthorn we're among those who
favored Gainesville with . visit yes.
tsFdSy.
r. J. Hammond OF Hawthorn. who
has been here o couple OF days on busi.
nsss, left yes erdAy for Jacksonville,
where he expects to remain for q day
or two.
Rev 7 J Lynch, the Catholic di.
vine, has returned from Lake City,
Live Oak and other points, where he
went 20 ell HE regular monthly Ap.
pointmenu.
Mr. W. NJ. Johnson left yesterday
for Wilson, n o., her old home. where
she will be guest Of her parents, Mr.
aud Mrs, Waite. for the FemAinder OF
the Summer,
William Anderson, foreman Of con.
strnction on tho lines Of the Southern
Bell Telephone Company, has retained
from Waldo and other points, where he
hsa been engaged IN repairing the lines,
Remember the mid. wssk prayer Ger.
Vice at the Frat Presbyterian Church
tonight, beginning at 7tS Thee
mse,ings arr quite interesting and the
pastor extends q cordial invitation to
members OF the congregation and all
Others.
MV, A u. oliver and daughter, Mites
Bessie, will leave THE morning Tor
Jacksonville, where Mrs Oliver will
again SO under treatment Tor cA,arrh
Her friends trust that she will ,oon
be entirely relieved from this dread.
Col afiiietion
Chas Qaalnianer Of Savannah PASS.
I'd through the city yesterday en-
route home from CyFil. where he has
been on . visit to he sister, Mrs.
haInss NJ Qualutance lea drusr,s,
and is looAius Tor . locauon. ns may
decide io return Co Florida
J n r'uby who has been confined
60 his bed iof The pas, eight wveL, d,
out aga,n. GO IN Subtraction and \
pleasure ~ he numrton. trend, Ne
requests The Suh g. ,,tsud h,. SINGER.
thaSks sud appreciation 'ot The m,ry
Aindhcsars shown him duting 81. Al.
nes' aud sAys that he Nil. never t,,.
gs' 'ho'r "ho ~er siiruI,t, sud IN,
CURED ahcui d, cundti-n
A'ew u,ghu AaO 4 HaI-. Al.
tAad'omv home irs mtl.s wr,t 81
"a'te'',llr rutvttAined a humber OIL
hs 'Firnd'aia bachelor sarprT A.
10 a'uAl ~ NJ HAho', acme ev.,,.
t'ns ~a' az t1-datr aud the sv.n,nx
Su pass'i "a most vl,a,ing manu.,
'hs so'' serving . met deleAIful sap
pef A namtSr ~ hs sas,t. remained
over nigh' returning O. Gain~,s,.,,
he follow'ns moTalHs
hea, hsHrI : CAs,b. st. Aa. hs.a
eoaansd 10 he rOon WiA suOli,a
iaps fot The pAst IlFVs % foar aa,.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13

"Before ! wrote 70 you, telling you how
felt, had dOctored for over two years steady
and spent lots Of money on medicines besides,
but II all failed 10 help me My monthly re.
RODS had ceased and ! suffered much pain,
with fainting spells. headache. backache and
bearinE-down pains, and was 10 weak I
could hardly keep around Az last resort
Kiecided % write you and try Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and l am 70
thankful that did, for after following your
instructions, which you sent me free OF all
charge, ! became regular and In perfect
health Had II not been for you l would be
In my grave to-day
"Isincerely trust that this letter may lead
every suffering woman In the country 70
write you for help ~ did"
When women are troubled with ir-
regular or painful periods, weakness,
displacement or liberation of an organ.
that bearing.down feeling, inHamma-
ton, bRckache. ,hatulence, general de-
bility,. indigestion or nervous prostra.
ton, they should remember there 10
one tried and true remedy Lydia T.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once
removes such troubles.
No other female medicine inthe world
has received such widespread and un.
qualified endorsement Refuse all sub.
Stitutes
For 25 years Mrs Pinkham. daughter
in.law OF Lydia T.. Pinkham, has under
her direction, and since her decease.
been advising sick women free Of
Oharge Address. Lynn, Mass.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
HUNDRED Negroes Mob oOO c.,eh.,,

81 Louis, July u. An infuria,.d
mob ot a hundred negroes attacked
a er"~ Ut CITY DOS catchcrs on Iucan
avenue. orsniishinE clubs aud kniv.,
and AndreN ns'Eold, a dog catcher
va stabbed and dashed IN the back
'uutriHS dangerous wounds
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
Emperor william Leaves rrocsb,,u.

Trundhjcm. Norway. July Il Fin.
petor William l"r Trondhj,m on IN,
hamburg Tucsda, going north The
departure OF kiur HaAkon and Queen
Maud has been postponed The LAT.
"f Is 'onrn"d 'o her ned surcring
from sore throat and IL slightly fe
Veti.h
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
A HANDSOME PRESENT.
Employer Of W. r, Sleeker Gives Ae.
acknowledgement Of Ais Worth.

Employer OF W. r, Steekert Gives Ae.
acknowledgement OF Ais Worth.
W X steckert land commissioner
OF the GUNNER Lumber Company FOR
the pact few JeArs, IL q harry man.
and no has right To- he
Mr. S,rckeu ass summoned q day
or two ago to Jacksonville by HE firm,
~ 10 frequently the case, on business
he responded to the summons, aud
Put IN his appearance IN due time in
the ONCE " the Gunner Company.
when the business had been attended
10 and he VAS IN the act ~ leaving the
place, w W Cummsr called him.
hAndri ham q small piece ~ paper.
Uith the rrmATk that he had been a
faithful and eiii,ien, representative ~
the Gunner Interests "everywhsFs
AMI a. al! iimc', aud he drsirrd Mr..
s,scksrt % receive that "m1d.st"
present ~ . toAsn %! their regard for
himself aud ~. sdurts.
Mr. s,ecsert 10 responsible for the
siAiem~ni that ha liked 10 have
atopped dad shen b" noted thu, the
cheek wa' for son he 10 appt,.
c'Ai,ve hoSevrr aui Will remember
'he small present Nhieh ~, employ
90 thoagh, snoIgl ~ him to rive with
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13

SIrna-s rs-sss- ~ w..a n, "a. $500. -
A@AA0~cNh AA w2TAnO@eRA nanons ssD.ssn
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-07-13
EHesll'ut pinibg Car ser,e, On Al
Throagh Trains

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