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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
CRAZED BY HEAT.
Two Brooklyn Men Attempt to Kill
Their Wives.

New Workers., July New Workers
for nearly two weeks have been swell
tering in one of the most protracted
and enervating periods of humid heat
in many years.
During night in the poorer quarters
thousands slept on fire escapes, on
stoops or in the open in the parks, hop
ing for relief.
Reports of deaths, prostrations and
sudden insanity have poured in at po-
lice headquarters.
Miss Mary Norma, %, died at her
home in the Bronx.
Mrs Clara MCGEE. 60 years. rolled
from bed near a window into an area
way.
Two Brooklyn men who are believed
to have been crazed by the excessive
heat were taken to the hospital after
they had attempted to kill their wives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
DOUGLAS WON'T RUN.
Massachusetts Has No Candidate for
Vice Presidency.

Denver, July -"Massachusetts will
cast her 80 votes for William Jennings
Bryan" declared DIR. John w. Cough
lin, newly selected member of the ma
tfonal committee from Massachusetts
caucus.
I'VE have held no conference as to
the vice presidency and are leaving the
matter in allegiance. Governor Douglas
has said he can not run and we are
proceeding accordingly" George Fred
Williams was selected as the states
representative on the convention plat
form committee. The caucus was quite
extended and there was some rather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07

incarceration the officials of the West
Virginia prison allow them extra nav
for all work they do over their task.
The men who arrived yesterday had
81, 1853 which was placed to their credit
here. James Watson, the ex-oficial
from Washington had $255.S2 to his
credit, and several others had over a
hundred dollars which they had earned
by hard work.
All of the officers who accompanied
the prisoners were well pleased with
this institution. They were shown all
through the different departments, and
all remarked that 1t was far superior to
the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
KANSAS TORN UP
Arrival Of w. A. Harris in
Denver Starts Fight.
Was Planned to Leave Him Off
Of Platform Committee.
HE WON'T STAND II.
Would Rather Give Up Chair
manship Of Delegation.
He Has Prepared Some Resolu-
lions of His Own.
ONE ON HOME RULE.
Which Would Apply Especially
to Prohibition States.
Billy Walker of GoOdland Is
Appointed Doorkeeper.
Which Would Apply Especially
to Prohibition States.
Billy Walker Of GoOdland Is
Appointed Doorkeeper.

Denver. July Somewhat weak
in body. because OF his recent illness,
but full OF fight. ex-senator w. A.
Harris Of Kansas has arrived in Den
yer. He went at once TO the Kansas
headquarters in the Albany hotel
where he made it plain that he was
a candidate for member of the COM
nnittee on resolutions.
At the Hutchinson Democratic con-
vention the delegation unanimously
requested that Senator Harris repre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07

Gray or johnson. Colonel Harris be-
lieves that either Gray or johnson
would add much strength to the
ticket, and unless Bryan passes the
word along for some other man, Har-
ris is liable to support one or the
other of these two.
Kansas headquarters resembles an
ant hill. Hundreds of Jayhawkers
have called and registered. The jam
was so great that it look couple of
special officers to keep the crowd
moving
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07

sharp talk, most of it being occasioned
by the fact that mo Boston man was
elected on the various convention COM
mittees. The Boston man put the
blame for this upon Mr.. Williamss
shoulders. Humphrey OSullivan intro
duced in the caucus resolution asking
that a plank be inserted in the plat
form urging King Edward to use his
good offices to bring about the legisla-
tive freedom of Ireland and a closer
relation between all English-speaking
people. After some discussion Mr..
Williams was directed to present the
resolution to the platform committee
for it's disposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
QUIET DAY AT FAIRvIEw.
Mr.. Bryan's Lawn Is Given a Chance
to Recuperate.

Fairview. Lincoln, Neb.. July T.
With the sun shining bright but the
air still somewhat chilly after yes
terday's deluge. William J. Bryan to-
day awaited the opening of the Dem
ocratic convention at Denver at noon.
After the recent visits of delega-
tons, the day seemed quiet and again
hope arose that the lawn, trampled
nigh to death may yet recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
ARNOLD GIVEN A LAYOFF.
Cooley Will Let Big Pitcher Wait TIN
He Is I'm Form.

Roy Arnold, a pitcher of the Topeka
team has been given an indefinite lay
off by Dick Cooley, and will not again
appear in the box until he has rounded
into form. Cooley is disappointed in the
showing Arnold has made. Arnold n
out of condition and has a sore arm.
There is no excuse for pitcher hav-
ing sore arm this early in the sea-
son and especially when he hasn't had
to work hard. All pitchers ought to
take care of themselves and IL they
don't they are worthless to a club. No.
1 am not going to release him, for he
has all good pitcher needs to have.
But he Just has not tried to keen In
condition." says Cooley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
Troubles in the O. X. League

McAlester. Ok, July THE McAlester
ers scattered. Many of them went to
Kansas, hoping to get places in the Cen
trail Kansas league. The season closed
here Saturday with a game with Mus
kogee Local fans refused longer to sup
port the team owing 10 its losing TO every
team 1t is hardly probable that the town
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07

Mr.. Bryan showed great interest in
inquired after the selection of new
national committeeman and what del
egates were going on the resolutions
committee. 1t was the latter that ex-
cited his greatest interest for he be-
lieves that the platform is of para
mount Importance.
Mr.. Bryan's home is. in direct tel
egraphic communication with the au-
ditorium at Denver.
This wire was placed in communi-
cation last night and today the "in-
side information of the convention
was reaching the Nebraska leader
promptly. Outside in a tree near his
office a meadow lark sang gloriously
and three puppies rolled about trying
to worry their mother. The meadow
lark is quite feature at Fairview
and Is considered Mr.. Bryan's partic-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07

ular crony as he always selects the Of
flee window for his serenades.
No visitors of political importance
were expected today and Probably few
if any others as Mr.. Bryan expects
to be very busy for the next four days.
He was much relieved to learn that
Theodore A. Bell who came near be-
ing isolated here by the flood yester-
day, was high and dry on Colorado
soil this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
Train amputates His Foot,

Hays. Kan. July i.-Frank weber, aged
49, a plasterer from st. Louis. while at
tempting to board a west bound freight,
fell between the cars and his right foot
was cut off below the ankle joint. His left
received an ugly wound a little above the
heel and extending below the inStep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
A TEMPERANCE RALLY.
Two Days Session at Wichita Was an
Extremely Lively AFFAIR

Wlchlta, Kan, July 7.-Wichita'5
two-day temperance rally came to a
successful close with many of the To-
cal pulpits occupied by prominent out
of town ministers. Attorney General
Jackson did not arrive for the afternoon
mass meeting.
the State Temperance union, was the
principal speaker Sunday afternoon. He
solicited the prayers of all Christians
for Leapenworth. "the vilest city in the
world" He praised Democratic office
holders who are in favor of law en-
forcement and declared that If the
Democratic convention declared for
prohibition, he would revise his polIti-
cal creed. The meeting gave itself to
an Endorsement Of Democracy. and
Democrats.
c. Q. Chandler, president of the Kan
sas For Christ society was chairman.
Henry J. Allen exhorted his hearers to
attend the primaries and polls and read
his paper. During Saturdays meeting
Myra McHenry took possession of the
speakers stand and Enthusiastically
denounced everybody and everything.
She declared John Marshall and the
w. G. T. U. were grafters and admon-
ished the temperance union to pass
Wichita hereafter. Efforts to remove
her were unavailing for over an hour.
Among the Topeka men occupying local
pulpits Sunday afternoon and evening
were John Marshall. Robt Norris. J.
K. Codding. The rally netted good
account for the cause.
Escape From Coneyville jail.
Coffeyville, Kan, July 7.-Wheeler Bcs-
we'll and Dick Malow escaped from the
city Jail here by prying of the bars at
enc of the windows. They were brought
here from Wichita and it Is said that theY
were wanted at. Cherryvale for a robbery
A close investigation Of the affair makes
it look very much like they had assistanco
from the outside as brick were removed
from the OUTSIDE of the window where
.lev could n)t nave reached them.
lightning Kills George Jones.
Emporia. Kan. July 7.-George Jones
who lives four miles southeast of Em-
poria. was struck by lightning at his
home late Monday and instantly killed
He is survived by widow and an in-
FAINT daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
Escape From Concyville jail.
Lightning KiIIs George Jones.

Emporia. Kan. July 7.-seorge Jones
who lives four miles southeast Of En-
poria. was struck by lightning at his
home late Monday and instantly killed
He is survived by widow and an in
FAINT daughter. N..a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-07
An Automobile Tour

Will take place in the Auditorium. The organ
to be found in the west outside of Chicago
TO VISITORS will be well worth attending.
Most Famous Mems Singing Club in the state.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
RICH WEDDING GOWN

The princess dress of rich white material, a soft weave made over a lustrous silk foundation, is one of the prettiest arrangements one could se- 1ect for a white wedding gown. It can be made with princess lace. yoke and collar and princess lace insertion for the shoulder effects While straight lines are extremely stylish yet the bride is permitted to have the wedding skirt made entrain with a good sweep and rich lace trimming that sets well over the silk. No diff ference how much good lace is used, it never makes a thin white dress too elaborate, since many really have a lace appearance. Of course, if one can purchase the lace robes to wear over the silk foundation, something gorgeous can he had. These robe pat terms are made of chiffon. richly and beautifully bordered with the best lace They are very expensive in the finer materials. yet what is properly known as the wedding-robe material, Some of these sheer robes are shown over foundations of striped silk, the lining silk being a lustrous and dull stripe of white that looks pretty beneath the chiffon, giving this seasons pat tern scheme in stripe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
TABLE DECORATIONS

Nothing makes prettler table dec oration than to own five of the glass baskets with handles that can be found now quite reasonably in the stores.
 The one for the centerpiece Is larg- CT than the other four, which go at each corner.
 The broad mouths of these baskets allow the flowers to spread gracefully and without stiffness.
 Of course, they come in handsome cut glass or rock crystal. but those of colonial glass, either plain or with gilt rim, are lovely and quite mex pensive.
 If one cannot afford to buy flowers for these baskets for the winter they might be planted with Wandering Jew or nasturtiums or some of the aquatic plants. like parrots feather or water hyacintf. These grow in water. trail over the sides or else stand above the surface, thus giving a dainty bit of green through several months that is more novel than the omnipresent fern dish.
 The water, of course, must be filled up as it evaporates and should have pieces of charcoal in 1t to keep it from getting stagnant.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
PASSING OF WHITE

White, that beautiful and always becoming color, has gone out of fash ion, for in the new cloths shown for early spring stripes and huge em- broidery dots have taken its place. and even white linen suits will not be worn this year. Of course all of the suits such as have been worn will be discarded for dresses with guimpes and cuffs of white lace and eton jackets of some contrasting color or material Thus a white flannel skirt will be worn with a striped three-quarter jacket or a blue-and- white stripe linen semi-princess dress will be finished with coat of dark blue. This new fashion will be very convenient for those who wish to wear the same coat with several dresses, ] but it is not so becoming as the white of last year.
 Some suits are made of the natural pongee. with the skirts of the plain material. while the coats are eton shape. embroidered by hand in large black dots. The sane idea can be carried out in sai1 of voile. or even mohair, and, at least, If the fashion lts peculiar, 1t is new and smart.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
ECONOMY IN SLEEVES
The Old Ones Can be Made Into Handsome New Ones
 With Little Tact.

While the newest styles in gowns show long and simple lines, the sleeves and yOkes are most elaborate and some of them intricate in detail. Therefore, in making over an old blouse. the most important question is How can l remodel the sleeves 2" One thing is certain, you cannot de- pend on the skimpy pieces left from the old sleeves, and you do not think that entirely different material will do. Here you are mistaken.
 Rip up the old sleeves, sponge and press them. Then buy little new material and make elbow sleeves con trasting in weave but harmonious in color. using the pieces of the old sleeves for tiny bias bands about the cuffs, or shaped circular rufiles at the top If there is enough If not enough for the latter, the bias bands will be sufficient. Now inset little yoke of the new material and make a collar of the same and this will give you an up-to-date blouse. Nets are used with cloth, silk, linen and cotton fabrics.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
ABUSED ELBOWS

How many women find themselves using their elbows as props when resting or reading! The elbows are a very important feature in this day of short sleeves and 1t is impossible to take too much care of the dimpled arms with which nature is supposed to provide us Soft, white elbows may be cultivated and kept in condition by soaking them every day in very hot water and then rubbing with cold cream or some other skin food. These details in the care of the appearance do take a great deal of time. but in the end they are worth the effort spent upon them. Calloused elbows are one of the first signs of age and she is lucky who has begun to care for her arms before the dimples of youth entirely disappear.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
RAW EGG TONIC

Raw eggs are bloodmakers and may be taken in any way one wishes. The simplest method of getting them down is to take a shallow wine. glass. put in drop of clear lemon juice and then break the egg in this, taking care not to injure the yolk. Over this put about four drops of lemon, scattered to make the egg go down easily with one swallow. This is readily accom- plished if the head Is held back and the contents of the glass tossed into the back of the mouth. Eight eggs q day are none too much when one is trying to recuperate.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
Matters of Interest to Women
TONE TALKS

Voices should be trained on individ- ual lines because the vocal organs vary in different persons; the vocal cords being longer or shorter, the larynx larger or smaller. The air passages more or less elastic, and the resounding walls stronger or weaker. Every voice, then, has natural com pass, governed by the above condi- tions. It is the teachers first busi- ness to find out the compass of a voice and train it carefully upon in- dividual lines. within the Limitations of this compass.
 At first only those tones easily pro- duced are to be exercised. Not until the voice positively indicates, as it will, sufficient endurance and strength, should tones outside the natural com- pass be attempted. The ruin of a voice is certain to follow forcing methods, which try to extend the up- ward range too soon.
 GEO. CHADWICK STOCK.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
FRAMING PICTURES

Narrow frames are just now pre- ferred.
 Dutch oak or mahogany finish are most used in dining rooms.
 Gilt frames are proper for drawing and sitting rooms
 The newest gilt frame Is known as gold antique and is employed in elab- crate forms on French prints.
 Water colors are inclosed in rather plain narrow frames of the gold an- tique.
 Mahogany and gilt are both pres cribed for the library.
 Posters and many of the bizarre pie lures of the den are framed in plain black wood of the mission style.
 Gilt is much used around the pjc- lures hung in bedrooms.
 White frames have gone almost en- tirely out of fashion.
 Gilt corners on wooden frames and other fancy effects are absent from late designs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
IN NARROW RAILWAYS

To improve the appearance of a very narrow hall place large mirrors on both sides. This gives a very good effect. A large mirror, one the length of the wall, if placed opposite the landing of a half-curved staircase, will add wonderfully to the appear ance of the narrow hall and make a wide one more handsome. Avoid striped paper in the narrow hall. Use a plain paper and also plain carpets without figures. or a geometrical de- sign in very small broken lines. Terra cotta is a good hall color, also a good grade of olive green can be used. A cream paper, toned to oak. is hand some in a new house, though color scheme is usually needed. 4 light paper is preferable in a narrow. un- lighted hall. Green paper fades very easily and red soon loses its original colef,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
PINS FOR JABOTS

The girl who persists in using her handsome brooches to pin her tie to her stiff turnover collar will sooner or later mourn her favorite bit of jewell ".
 The ordinary brooch is not made to have its pin bent out of shape, as Is inevitable with going through so many thicknesses. Instead one should get one of the regular iabot pins one or two inches long, and made with a slightly curved or bent bar. the pin also bent so as to hold the jabot or knot of the tie firmly in place.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28

A very attractive sofa cushion may be made of huck toweling embroider- ed in silk. The loose threads of the linen are used to hold the floss, SD that when the whole cover is finished it looks like a silk cushion. The threads and it is very easy to work out all sorts of complicated designs by ar ranging the floss at regular intervals. The best colors to use for this work are red and white or old rose and green, for the pillow is not SD effec- tive when embroidered in only one shade.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28

yer since the brigft-bordered hand kerchiefs were ushered in. there have been a great many articles made from them. Strange 10 say. these hand kerchiefs launder remarkably well, holding their colors when laundered every few weeks. One of the new handkerchief bags is made to hold a pair of slippers. Ii is made with two handkerchiefs. The two are placed together, sewed across one end, then the upper one is turned back half way to. form a strong pocket It it stitched down both sides and through the center. It is stayed at the top with a piece of herringbone stitched 6n the under side and the case can he trimmed with ribbons or left very plain. One handkerchief is stitched into a long narrow bag and fastened at the top with a white tape, drawn through a heading which, when clos ed forms a small rifle. Into this little bag is thrust the box of shoe polish, cloth and tiny brush. The case can be lined with rubber cloth, if desired.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28

To illustrated the use of variety of materials In making sleeves, l can describe a gown l saw the other day fresh from the hands of a French modiste. It was the simplest little lavender null with full tucked skirt. absolutely devoid of trimming The blouse was a surplice and the sleeves they were marvels. The body of the sleeve was made in lit- tie puff of all-over val lace. Over this was a cap of Irish lace, edged with batiste medallions, and each me- dallion was edged with tiny frill of val lace. Let me add that this gown was worn by tall, willowy girl, II would be impossible on short, stout girl-hut 1t will suggest to readers the idea of using up odds and ends of lace. By combining two or three different kinds at hand you can often evolve charming sleeve without buy ing any new material
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
HOMEMADE TRIMMINGS

A beautiful trimming that Is possi- ble for the girl who embroiders is made on bands of pale pink satin with trails of tiny roses, and foliage in diff ferent shades of pink and green cross- ing to form a series of oval wreaths joined together.
 The bands may be any desired width and the embroidery should be done in Kensington stitch with the edges of the design slightly padded to give raised effect. Wherever there is a turned over petal 1t should be heavily padded and worked in sat- in stitch.
 If a soft satin Is used it is better to haste the banding on tissue paper be- fore working, or 1t may pull
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28

For softening rough or coarse skin on the hands common yellow corn meal is an excellent cure. It should be mixed in the proportion of one ounce of orris root, powdered. to a pound of meal. To apply 1t the hands should be washed as usual. taking care to use a soap that is not drying; then the meal is poured into one hand and this is rubbed over the other with the same motion used in washing, us- ing again the grains that should have fallen on a towel. box, etc, until the skin is quite dry. The operation is much more thorough in it's drying effect than can be secured with a tow el and the action of the meal is bene- ficial.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28
NIMBLE FINGER NOTES

Many girls are making tobacco pouches of suede, the design cut out and filled in with red or green satin pasted on the wrong side. This con- trast in color Is very attractive and one clever maiden used the green sat in for her fiance's initials, which were first cut out in block form. The idea Is quite new and if is a far easier way than the old and difficult method of embroidering chamois skin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28

A tablespoonful of alum well stirred into four gallons of water will cause all impurities to settle to the bottom, when the water will be fit for use. Of course, the water must not be touched during the settling process.
 When ironing handkerchiefs begin ironing in the middle. Ironing the edges first causes the middle to swell out, and makes it very difficult to iron and fold them properly. Test the iron on piece of rag or paper, to prevent any accident by scorching.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-28

If your tailored shirt waist Is per fectiy good except that the lower part of the sleeve is worn out, cut off the sleeve just below the elbow and wear material like batiste. dimity, etc. Take the old pieces of the sleeve and patch under the arms and where you may see the waist about to break and you will find that 1t will look new and fresh again.