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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-19
WOMAN KILLED
BY OvERTURN|NG
OF AUTOMOBILE

Waltham. Mass. Oct. 1a.-By the over
turning OF an automobile at the foot OF
long hill between Wayland and Sud
bury Centre late yesterday. Mrs. Fred n.
Dillon of Fitchburg was killed and Mrs.
George p. Grant, Jr. also of Fitchburg.
sustained fracture OF two ribs and
other injuries. George p Grant, Jr., who
was the only other occupant Of the auto
mobile. and who was operating IL at the
time OF the accident, escaped practically
unharmed.
On the hill where the accident occurred
the automobile swayed perceptibly and
when II reached the foot OF the hill IL
got beyond control and shot over a four
foot embankment, landing I'm a meadow
upside down, with Its occupants beneath
IT, Mrs. Dillon was killed instantly. She
leaves three young children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-19
SCHOONER NOT
THE CAMPAN|A
WAS WRECKED

New York. oct. ls.-The mystery OF
cable received by Dieckerhoff. Raffloer q
Co. OF 36l Broadway. which, when de-
ciphered was thought to read: Mail
lost. crew safe" and 10 have been sent
by a representative of the firm, j. Hard
aker. who Is on his way to Europe on
the Cunard liner Campania, was cleared
up yesterday.
AS a result OF a mistake II was re-
ported that the Campania had met with
a mishap.
The firm yesterday received a cable
from the Western Union office at 255
Church street, addressed 10 "Harbecker,
New York" Then followed these three
words Post. luchless. credulity."
The firm turned 10 the A. r. G. code
and deciphered the message as follows:
Mail is n total loss Crew all saved" "
The cable was sent from Port Limon,
Costa Rica. in Central America ignoring
the words Port Lmon and seeing the &C.
T. ~ for Costa Rica. the firm jumped to
the conclusion that the wire was sent
from Cape Race, n. F.. by Mr.. Hard
aker.
The Western Union yesterday discov-
cred that the cablegram was intended for
Franklin, Baker g. Co. cocanut import
ers of Philadelphia and that II was to
inform the firm that its schooner. the II.
A Post. had been wrecked In a hurri-
cane off Bluefelds, Nicaragua, but that
the crew was safe.
Somehow the operator at Port Iimon
got mixed and sent the wire to "Har-
Becker. New York"
The Cunard offices were besieged to-
day by anxious rends OF those on board
the Campania, and the telephone and
telegraph wires were kept hot by in
quiries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-19
ACTION AGAINST HOTEL
FOR EXCLUDING 4 SAILOR

Pittsburs, oct. 1e.-On receipts OF or
ders from Washington late wednesday
night, Commander s. II. Harlow of the
naval recruiting station at Pittsburg yes
terday took dp the case of John Grouse, n
seaman, who some days ago was denied
admission TO the dining room OF the Hotel
Marietta at Connelsville. Pa, the clerk
taking the ground that he was not cloth
ed properly. that too much OF his neck
showed"
Commander Harlow said: This has got
10 be serious matter and the whole navy
department has been aroused. Grouse
was walking In advance OF me and had to
wear his uniform. II our sailors are re-
fused bed and board because they wear
the uniform OF Uncle Sam. may as well
pack up and go home The department.
Will not stand for such things. for they
are direct insult"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-19
AGED WOMAN CONFeSsES
BURGLARY AND LARCENY

Mobile. Ala, Oct 1e.-,Mrs. Florence
Neagls. a white woman. nearly so years
OF age, and William Church, a young
white boy. II years old. were arralgned
in the city court yesterday on the charge
Of burglary and grand larceny.
When asked what she had TO say, the
gray-haired woman stated that she alone
committed the crime and she desired TO
exonerate the young man. The prisoners
were indicted for the robbery OF the resi-
dence OF II. X. Warren The woman said
she desired to save the young man from
being branded as a felon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-19
REFUSES TO SEND DEUEL. CASE
BACK TO APPELLATE DIVISION

New York, oct. 19.-At the hearing yes
terday before former Supreme Court Jus
tice Martin l.. Slower, referee in the pro-
ceedlngs in progress in the appellate divi-
sion Of the supreme court for the removal
OF Justice Joseph NJ. Deuel. of the court of
special sessions because OF Justice
Deuel's alleged relations with the "Fads
and Fancies'' enterprises, his counsel,
Martin l.. Littleton moved that the case
be sent back to the appellate division for
reconsideration on the ground that the
division had not the power to remove n
Justice Of the court OF special sessions
Referee Stover, however, denied the mo-
tiou.
Mr.. Litteton took an exception 10 this
ruling and announced that he would ap-
ply to the appellate division for an order
20 show cause why a motion to vacate
should not be granted and the petition
for Justice Deuels removal be dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
IN WOODLAND BOWER.
Students of Bethany Present Forest
Scenes From "As You Like It."

Members of the Junior class of the
College of the Sisters of Bethany pre-
scented last evening on the campus for
their junior class day exercises the
forest scenes from Shakespeare's ..As
You Like It." Open air theatricals are
rather an innovation to Topeka and
about three hundred persons took ad-
vantage of the opportunity to witness
the performance which was delightful
in all of it's unique details.
An excellent setting-a scene of rare
sylvan beauty-had been arranged for
the play To the southeast of the col
lege building, directly north of the
Bishops house, curtains of canvas were
strung in semicircle around a clump of
fir trees. This was covered with the
leaved branches of trees. Trees in front
of this background made a perfect
bower. Strings of electric lights were
hidden in the branches of the trees.
There was a string of large lights along
the front of this natural stage which
were used for footlights and which
were hidden with cut grasses. The
play commenced before seven o'clock
and continued on for an hour before it
was necessary to turn on the lights but
when they were the beauty of the set
ting was enhanced greatly and the
scene was as pretty a one as could be
imagined.
There was no false modesty in the
costuming of the players. Those taking
male parts were CARRIED in the regula-
tion doublets, hose and top boots and
the flowing cloaks of the times Shake
speare wrote about. All of the costumes
and particularly those of the players
taking the women parts, were excep-
tionally rich and showed off to wonder
full advantage in the fine setting for the
play.
It would be presumptuous to say
which one of the girls was entitled to
the most praise for their portrayals of
the characters of the play, for all of
them did fine and showed a most thor
ough and careful training Miss Ruth
Prices work in the character of Touch
stone was exceedingly clever. Miss
Clara McCullom Smith, the teacher Of
elocution at the college, trained the
girls for the production and she was
congratulated as warmly as the players
themselves for their success.
The characters, for the scenes pre-
scented, were cast as follows:
The Banished Duke, Charles, the
INSTRUMENTATION Hughes.
Touchstone, a Clown. Aniens. Lord
Attending on Banished Duke-Ruth
Price.
Jacoues-Anna Johnson.
Lords-Esther Doyle. Clara Swift,
Hazel Priestly.
Lord Attending on Banished Duke,
Jacques de Rois-Ora Lower.
Ladies Attending on Celia-Blanch
Bass, Virginia Bostick.
oliver, a Lord-Olive Laderer.
Orlando-Roxye Johnson.
Adam, Phebe-Tess Critchfeld.
Duke Frederick CORN, a Shepherd
Anna Freese-
silvus. shepherd-Elinore oliver.
William. a Country Fellow-Lillian
Hendricks.
Audrey-Helen Hazlett.
Celia-Theodora Marsh.
observation-disclosures Hunter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

tended to the public and especially to
that portion interested in negro educa-
ton.
The records of the register of deeds
Office show that r. F. Hayden, the
bachelor probate judge of Shawnee
located in Orchard Place, and the
questions again arise, Who and
When?
Downs. Topeka's red topped second
baseman broke another record on the
Webb City ball grounds yesterday by
He now holds the record for long hits
on the Topeka. Wichita and Webb City
grounds.
Leavenworth, Webb City, st. Joseph
and Oklahoma ball teams are tied for
the tail enders' place. and at that are
but four games behind the leaders,
While Springfield and Wichita are tied
for the second place, just two games
behind the Cooleycrows.
A north bound North Topeka street
car struck track Iaborer yesterday
morning. but did no damage other
start string of profanity which clari-
ded the air about the intersection Of
Eighth and Kansas avenues.
Something always happens to the
small boys savings for his supply of
Fourth of July fireworks, and it is safe
10 say IndL many OF them Will be imam
cially embarrassed this year, for no
small boy should be expected to miss
both the parade and the circus and then
live
A pianoforte recital was given at
Washburn college by Paul McNeely,
assisted by Helen Hoffman Poor. So
prano, at the college chapel last even
ing. The most enjoyable number on
the programme was Lists Hungarian
Rhapsodie No. 6, which Mr.. McNeely
played in excellent style.
King Rollins. the great banjoist,
who is at the Novelty theater this
week, plays selections from Il Trova-
tore with results that one would think
could not be obtained on the banjo,
He is Lawrence man and was a play
mate Of George w. Hart, Associated
Press agent for the State Journal.
rumor which has been persistent
for some time and which has refused to
down. in which the engagement of a
prominent Topeka man and an equally
we'll known Topeka girl has been given
| renewed impetus by the announcement
that the bachelor in question has pur-
chased a home in the southern portion
Of the city.
Major Tom Anderson celebrated an
other birthday yesterday or more prop
erly speaking last night at his home
where the members of the Modoc club
had gath cred for the affair. The event,
as usual for the past fourth of a CEN
fury, lasted until late in the evening
and was closed with the singing Of the
majors favorite song, "Old Shady in
lieu of a benediction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

Jennie Farnsworth. Ruth Barratt
Laura Beverly, Elizabeth Woolburn,
Olive Owen. Mary Gernon, Grace Root,
Frances Smith. Edna Zellers (Man.
Van Buren-Mrs. E. H. Guy. prin-
cipal Mabel He'll
washington. L: Harrison prin-
cipal. Ezekiel Ridley, Lillian Jeltz
Mrs. L. NJ. Jamison.
Sumner=G. H. Mays. principal. Mrs
Irene B. Russell. Callie Newell, Cath
crime Quinche, Mrs. Mary Hale, Maude
Van Houten, Ida Patterson, Media L.
Afford, Sue Stevenson, Ellen Heart
burg, Ruth Hoaglin (A1an- IT'D
State street-Katharine Gentry,
principal. Alma Gobrecht Mrs. Kate
Glessner, Mrs. Ida Wetherbee, Lula o.
Thomson, Bertha Van Pelt.
Special. H. Mcbride, director
manual training; Mary Bunker, super
visor of drawing; Mildred Hazelrigg,
supervisor of music; E. F. Dawdy,
teacher of music in high school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
FINE ART EXHIBIT.
Bethany Girls Are Clever With Brush
and CrayOn.

Some really exceptional paintings in
water color and sketches in charcoal
are on exhibition at the College of the
Sisters Of Bethany. They are the work
of the students taking the art course
under direction of Mrs. Alice WOrs-
wick.
Probably the two pieces of work in
the exhibit which come in for the
most praise are miniatures on ivory
which were painted from life by Miss
Isabel Smith. Those who are com
petent to pass an opinion on this kind
of art declare that these miniatures
show that Miss Smith has unusual tall
ents along this line. Some studies from
life in water colors and painted by
Miss Smith are also very fine.
The Num- water color sketch by
Miss Roxye johnson of Oskaloosa, is
also a most clever piece of work, as
are other life studies in water colors
by her. Miss Francis McClintock. who
is but twelve years old, has on exhibit
a water color picture of a dog which
IS remarkable piece of work when
the age Of the artist is considered, and
there are lots of persons who have
been painting for many years who
could never do so well. Some flowers
painted in water color by Miss Laura
SOuthwick are delicate pieces of work
and of great merit. Miss Bertha COf-
fin of Colorado Springs, has some very
fine antique studies in charcoal, and
Miss Blanche Buck of Oskaloosa has
an excellent church interior and other
studies of still life in water coIors.
Miss Virginia Rockwell, Miss Hazel
Moore and Miss Bessie Priestly have
some fine sketches in charcoal.
A collection of the original drawings
for the illustrations in 1.-THE Ivy Leaf, -
the attractive and interesting booklet
issued by the junior class, are also on
exhibition. These were either drawn
or painted by Miss Bertha Coffin Miss
Bessie Priestly. Miss Elvira Mills
paugh, Miss Roxye johnson, Miss
Georgiana Bostick and Miss Hattie
Price. Miss Bostick also has on exhf-
life in fruit which ar ESQ realistic that
one is tempted to bite them. and Miss
Elvira Millspaugh has some water
color sketches Of the coats of arms of
the family of Mrs. Millspaugh.
Among the younger girls in the art
classes who have some clever sketches
in charcoal and water color on exhibit
ton are Ruth Wilson. Berenice Nc
Keever, Jean Hodgins and Hattie
the work of the tots in the primary
department. which is supervised by
Miss Whitton.
This is Mrs. Worswiclk's first year at
the head of the art department at
Bethany and she is much pleased with
the work OF her pupils. She is an ar
fist Of merit, having studied at Nun
chen. Germany, and at the Collarossi
academy in Paris. At this academy
mention the highest commentator
given there, for her work in minia-
lures. She has put the painting and
drawing classes at Bethany on an art
school basis and the pupils are made
to work entirely from life models.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
veterans Rode in Carriages.

Chicago, May elaboration day in this
city was generally observed, the majority
of the business houses being closed for q
day
The usual services were held in all the
cemeteries OF the city under the direction
of the different G. A. R. posts. and the
grave of every man known to have taken
part in the civil war or the late war with
The weather was not propitious, being
dark and showery, but late in the day the
parade in which the regular troops from
Fort Sheridan, militia. g. A. r. posts
and naval reserves participated, was held
and was witnessed by thousands Of peo-
pie For the first time in this city many
OF the veterans. feeling themselves I'M
equal to march Of several miles through
the streets Of the city, rode in carriages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

was owing to the inclemency of the
weather resolved into a house party at
the home of Mrs A. NJ. Petro. 1913 To-
peka avenue, south. Seventeen mem
bers and four guests were present and
enjoyed this all day indoor picnic. At
noon a most delicious dinner was served
reaching across the room. In the af-
ternoon short programme was given.
Roll call was answered by original
poems from each member. Each one
was full of bright remarks. but the one
by Mrs W. II. Rutter in which she
brought in the names Of the different
members in very witty manner, was
one of the best and would probably
have been declared the prize winner II
there had been any such competition.
The paper for the day was by Mrs. J.
Howard Stuart on "A Mans View Of
Woman's Clubs This was a clever
little sketch on this subject and Mrs.
Stuart told in very entertaining man
ner what mere man thought of club
life for woman. The annual election Of
officers then followed: Mrs. NJ. NJ Hale
was reelected president; Mrs. ]. A.
Campbell first vice president; Mrs. r.
Z. Bissen. second vice president; Mrs.
J. H. Gender. secretary and treasurer.
and Miss Frances Cole, corresponding
secretary: Miss Cole, Mrs. Gender and
Mrs. Bissell. programme committee.
TWO visitors who were present, Mrs.
Boyd and Mrs. Holconb were voted
into membership. The club then ad-
journed until the first Tuesday in Oa-
tober.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
ON THE ROCKS.
British Battleship Montague Goes
Ashore in a Fog.

Lundy Island, England. May 3O.-H. NJ
S. Montague is ashore at Shutter Point.
The battleship is in a bad position. She
struck during a dense fog.
The Montague is a twin screw battle
ship of 1900 tons attached to the chan
mel fleet Her captain is Thomas B. S.
Adair and her commander George E. S.
Petch.
The Montague struck on a granite cone
southwest of Lundy Island. known al
Shutter Point. at 2:10 this morning, and
remains on the rocks with a bad hole in
her bottom in the forepart of her star
board side Several OF her compartments
are fun of water and the engine room,
boiler rooms and stokeholds are flooded.
The battleship lies listed heavily to star
board with water above her torpedo nests
and still gaining. She has lost both PRO-
peliers and her wireless apparatus, and,
besides. has several holes in her plates.
The battleship Duncan and a number of
tugs and other vessels are on their way
to Shutter Point from various places to
assist the Montague. The sea remains
smooth with a moderate ground swell and
a gentle south to southwest breeze but
thick fog prevails
The Montague was proceeding to Pen
zance in preparation for the forthcoming
rnaneuvers and apparently missed her
course in a fog. She appears to be firmly
fixed on the rocks and If a storm springs
up her position viii be very perilous.
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tended to the public and especially to
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
ZULUS REPULSED.
Battle With British Troops Lasting
Several Hours.

Durham, Natal, May 3o.-The rebel
Zulus again attacked Colonel LAUGH
ar's column yesterday. They iercely
assaulted the British camp. fought OBJ
stinately for several hours and finally
were beaten or with heavy loss by
the steady fire Of the British troops.
The British had three men killed and
twelve wounded.
In an important encircling operation
CT the command OF Colonel Mckenzie
40 or SO of Chief Bambaata's follow
ers were killed and big herds OF cattle
and many women and children fell into
the hands Of the British.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
Baker Graduating Exercises.

Baldwin, Kan. May 30.-The graduation
exercise of all the special departments OF
Baker university. with q total Of 123 grad
yates, were held Tuesday. The feature OF
the day was Mr. Thomas Emmett Dswey's
address, entitled Poetry in Song" The
address was illustrated by Mrs. George
Parkhurst of Topeka, Mr.. Franklin Hunt
of Kansas City, with Prof. Frank Nelson
HARE of Baker at the piano.
In the evening at o'clock the seven
literary societies we're addressed BY Dr.
Mat. s. Hughes Of Kansas City on Re
form -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

Washington, May 30.-Tn ali OF the
storm raised over the alleged prac-
tees OF some Of the packing houses,
the officers of the United states army
are secure in their knowledge that
every precaution has been taken by
the commissary department to secure
sound meats for them and for every
enlisted man. Under the direction Of
Commfssary General Sharpe the army
meat is thoroughly examined at every
stage of its preparation, so far 81
least as the canned and dry salt meats
are concerned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30
WOMEN GATHER.
Convention of General Federation of
Women's Clubs at St. Paul.

St. Paul MINI. May 3o.-Women from
all parts of the United States are arriving
in St. Paul today, their shirt waist fronts
gaily decorated with badges of all colors.
showing that they are delegates and Off
GERS of the General Federation Of Wo-
mems clubs, which will begin a week 8
convention here tonight.
The first meeting in connection with
this event was held at the Ryan hotel this
forenoon, where the general president,
Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker, has her head
quarters and where she met the board OF
directors. This afternoon a meeting of
the council will be held in the old capitol
building. at which the business to come
before the convention will be discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

washington, May 30.-The following
patents have been issued to Kansans:
Frank H. Adams, Topeka. f1ue RATHER:
George A Jones. Ottawa, milk pail
Frank Juno. Timken, hand cutter and
feeder. Lewis NJ Pratt, Belleville
holding machine; Edward NJ. Smith,
Plevna, staple extractor and holder:
Albert N. Stanley, Wellington, cigar
vending machine; Fay W. Stevens,
Wichita. seesaw; David G. Wolfe, Ly-
onH, automatic electric signaling de-
vice for railway switch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

Madrid. May so.-King Alfonso received
Mr.. Whiteridge. the American envoy. at
the palace this morning. Mr.. " hfteridge
presented a letter from President Roose-
welt. felicitatlng his majesty on his mar
rage. The king thanked the envoy n he
half Of the Spanish nation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-30

Denver, Col. May 30.-No session Of
the convention Of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners was held today. The del
egates in a body attended memorial
services at the grave OF Rev. Myron
Reed in F'airmount cemetery.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-07-17
OBITUARY
LIGHT;


Clarissa j. Moody was born October
3, 1924. at Rome, Cattaragus County,
New York, where she lived during
her childhood and youth. May /, 1874,
she was married to T. L. Light, and
the following year they moved to
Darlington, Cook County, Illinois,
residing there until 1856, when they
came to Iowa settling in Albion Twp,
which was their home until the death
OF Mr.. Light, which occurred in 1879.
Since then she has resided with her
children until the day of her death,
July 8, 1906.
she leaves a daughter and a son to
mourn her loss, besides large
number Of grandchildren and great
grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs
b F. HollenbecR, died in California,
seven years ago, with whom she was
then residing. Mrs. John Hallman,
the other daughter, and Frank Light.
her son, at whose home she died, re.
side in this city.
Mrs. Light has been q lifelong
member Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, living and dying strong in
the faith of The Master.
She was buried from the M. e.
church, Tuesday, July 10th, hel
pastor, Rev. Gammons, officiating.
Interment was In the Kendallville
cemetery, beside her husband who
preceded her in death so many years
/ before.