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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02

is in other countries. This is due to
the influence of women and the failure
on their part to take up the track.
There is a shorsey' set in society, but
it's influence is not widespread.
II have always loved horse racing
because I not only admire good horse.
but like the game as well; but I have
become SO devoted to the track that I
have lost, like some women, all sense
of perspective.
"a woman who has become con-
f1rmed race track follower is a person
to be pitied. She will go wider in her
obligations to get money to bet than
any woman would dare go.
However, most women at the track
are merely amusing. At Saratoga they
go because they think it the proper
thing to do. They are fearfully bored
and only know one horse from another
by the riders colors. However, they
find some happiness in wearing smart
frock. This satisfaction lasts until
they see rival in a newer one. and
for the rest of the day the sun Is not
shining for them.
THE woman at the track in France
stimulates trade and puts money into
circulation. She does it by her gowns.
which she must have and which last
really but for the day.
A day at the races II not like it Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02

Councilman Hughes. Auburndale has
a Roosevelt street or will have one
rather just as soon as action Is taken
on opening Roosevelt street north TO
Corey street as petitioned for.
Although spring is barely here, still
the dandelions have put in their ap-
pearance and this Is especially notice
able on the state house lawn where
these weeds have always flourished.
Yesterday the executive council had all
the available janitors at work with
hoes and other implements cleaning
the grounds of these pests, an annual
fight.
The Baker debating team and the
Baker baseball team will meet similar
teams from Washburn at Washburn
tomorrow. The debate will take place
in the college chapel in the evening
and in the afternoon the baseball game
will be played at Washburn park. Sew
eral carloads of Baker students will
attend and lend their enthusiasm to
the occasion.
By means of the modern ventilating
plant with which the Novelty theater
is equipped it is possible for Mr.. Wells
to completely change the air in the
house once every five minutes and this
without causing any annoying draughts.
He intends to keep this plant work.
ing continuously now while audiences
I are in the house and this will preclude
the possibility of germs of any disease
making the place their breeding
ground. 1t will be a safeguard that
the audiences will no doubt appre-
ciate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02

for a man. He can take half day
from business and pay 50 for ticket
The test is the capacity Of his purse
The woman of the smart set at the
track on a big day will spend $500 for
a gown, $3.50 for hat, $50 for a petit
coat, $40 for stockings, SIS for shoes
and 800 on toilet accessories. With
only a few piker bets she has laid out
a 81 900 for an afternoons display.
Hubby either goes broke or becomes
a philanthropist by buying up trust
companies at bargain.
Beating the ponies with the help
of the dream book never appealed to
me. 1t always reminds me of the ex-
perience of friend who dreamed of
hats. He saw them in all shapes. sizes
and makes racing and chasing them
selves down the street: The dream i'm
pressed him very deeply. When he was
in a New York poolroom next day he
saw a good figure quoted against Red
Bonnet He had gone into the pool
room to bet on something with a hat
in it. Red Bonnet looked SO easy that
he plunged. The race was called.
They're on Red Bonnet in the lead
At the quarter Red Bonnet By . hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02

singing illustrated songs this season
at the Majestic with wonderful suc-
cess, ana Woods. who has been mu-
slcai director OF various Topeka thea
nlen class. The turn was given an
enthusiastic greeting last night.
Another act OF more than ordinary
merit and the prize winner last night
was the singing turn Of Miss Emma
Stroupe. This young lady, who pos
sesses remarkably fine voice. an
peared In Indian costume and sang
three Indian songs in a manner that
completely won the audience.
me other acts while they did not
approach the standard OF the Hum
mel and Woods act. or that Of Miss
Stroupe. we're above the ordinary
standard OF amateur acts. Carl Bat
man put on q m0nologue and the
oian setting which was exceptionally
well played.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02


Wool Crepe de Chimes 75c
Light Weight Voiles 75c
The women who have not yet
bought the material for their
spring and summer suits should
take advantage Of these most
unusual bargains in Dress
Goods.
40-inch, all wool, chiffon
Voiles, in tan, brown, Alice and
navy blue. wine, purple and
green. Regular 81 values. TX
Bargain Friday, a yd. :. sO~
42-tnch, silk and wool Crepe
de Chimes in navy blue, gray
and green. Regular $1.25 val
ues, Bargain Friday, IT,
YARD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02

He was figuring on good dinner with
the winnings by this time. At the half
Red Bonnet by a length. "A suit of
clothes and a dress for the madam
were added to his expectations. In the
stretch Red Bonnet by four lengths.
He was holding his ticket in his hand,
ready to cash in and buy a yacht and
an automobile. That painful moment
just before the announcement OF the
results seemed longer than usual The
caller looked in amazement at the mes
sage and then glancing at my friend
shouted, 'Sombrero wins!' He had
picked the wrong hat"
Amateurs at Majestic.
The patrons of the Majestic were
treated last night to some high class
vaudeville in the amateur perform
ance. Two acts of exceptional merit
appeared on the bill. Karl Hummel
and Clarence Woods, both OF whom
are well known to the vaudeville pa
irons of the city. have worked up an
act which is bound to win favor. This
act IL to go on the road within q
short time and Is sure to make q hit
any place. Hummel. who has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02
Irrigation PUMPS Start.

Garden City, Kan, April 2.-The
pumps on the Garden City project of
the government reclamation plant
have begun operating and water from
the Arkansas river underf1ow is being
pumped for irrigation purposes. Ten
batteries of ten wells each were started
Wednesday and the entire 230 wells
will be in operation soon. The plant
will furnish 10000 cubic feet of water
each season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS
..Big Hearted Jim" Tonight.

One of the successful plays of it's
kind to be seen here this season is
big Hearted Jim," from the pen of
William L. Roberts. the author of ION
genuine successes. Jim Saxon. the
hero of the piece, is a Montana sheriff
of 20 years ago, robust, fearless. hon
esty personifed. tender-hearted. and
who has captured his heart. The con-
struction of the play. which belongs to
a popular class called comedy-melo-
drama, is such that shows the talent
of the actor in the leading role
through wide variety of human emo
lions. Mr.. Harry ]. jackson has pro-
vided a strong company to support
him, and the lifelike western scenes
have been prepared with a view to
minuteness of detail and a high stand
ard of excellence.
Blanche Walsh on Friday.
An event of more than ordinary i'm
portance to the theatrical world and
theatergoers of this city Is the en-
gagement of Blanche Walsh and her
brilliant supporting company in Jacob
Gordin's masterful drama. 1.-The Kreut-
ger Sonata to be seen at the Grand
on Friday evening, with the same pro-
duction Wagenhals and Kemper gave
the play during its New York engage
ment at the MANN rattan and Herald
Square theaters. The sale of seats for
the engagement has already opened at
Rowley's drug store and has been of
such proportions as to make it certain
that large crowd will be on hand to
see this famous actress. In Miss
Walsh's support this year is William
Wadsworth, Topeka boy.
Lillian Russell in "Wildfire.''
Lillian Russell, who is to be seen in
Topeka for the first time at the Grand
on Saturday night in the great racing
drama "Wildfire,'' has this to say
about horse racing:
Racing has never become a nation
nj pastime in the United States, as 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02
Best 81 Prints Sic

They come in lengths of from
3 to 8 yards but what does that
matter when you save 2 1sc on ev-
cry yard. Reds, blues, grays and
blacks. The quality that sells
from the bolt at SC. We have L.
900 yards of these short lengths to
sell Bargain Friday EA~
at O/k(
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02

Notice. Students.
Special skating matinee Friday az
1ernoon ct Music hall. to s p. m-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-02
Two Napkin Specials

One is 20x2O inch. heavy
weight. bleached linen Napkin
regularly $500 a dozen; the other
is a 22x22 inch, fine, Irish linen
Napkin that sells regularly at
$2.25 dozen. Quite an assort-
ment of patterns to choose from
in both numbers. On 31 CT
sale Bargain Friday. W.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
SAFE BLOWERS
AGAIN AT WORK
TWO ESTABLISHMENTS MADE
TO SUFFER
Methods Of Operators Are Pronounced
Crude, NltrogIycerine Being
Used and Combination
Knocked of

Safe blowers were at work early yes
terday morning in the offices Of two
establishments, but secured only a
small amount of money.
The first place to suffer was Goodwin
Bros. & Co.. dealers in paints and var
nishes Their office at 6154 Long Beach
avenue was entered and a large safe
wrecked. The indications are that the
men are of low class, and their methods
in breaking the strong box were crude.
Nitroglycerine was used, and enough
of the explosive was poured into the
aperture caused by knocking off the
combination dial to wreck the combina-
ton. The men got only So for their
trouble.
The next place entered was just a
short distance away, the men prying
open a window and entering the store
of Will p. Stevens, a dealer in ice
machinery at 1630-36 Long Beach ave-
nue.. This safe was wrecked in the
same manner as the other one, and only
40 cents in stamps were secured.
Persons living in the neighborhood
say they heard q muffied explosion
shortly after midnight, but did not take
the trouble to investigate.
Detectives Ritch and Roberds, who
are working on the case, say the two
jobs were done by the same gang who
robbed other small safes. 1.-THE men
are familiar with the methods of crack
ing Safes" said the officers, "but they
prefer to do small jobs and do not run
the risk of big game"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
MAKING PAPER OF WASTE
COTTON STALKS IN SOUTH
Cooperation Building Plants to Utilize
Boundiess Supply Of Raw Material
to Relieve FamIshed Paper
Market

A paper in a town smaller than Los
Angeles which has it's own paper mill
and forest lands, uses in that mill an
acre of spruce every day in the year.
Pulp wood requires in domestic spruce
alone almost 100000 cords annually
in the United States. An ordinary Sun
day paper needs a whole wood lot of
pulp wood for it's edition.
Paper manufacturers have foreseen
better than the general public the out
come of these large demands upon the
forests. They have been unable to
offer a solution until w. H. Croll. the
secretary of q large paper manufac-
turing plant in Indiana, hit upon the
idea of using cotton stalks and other
portions of that plant. After many
years OF research he perfected work.
ing process which turns out beauttful
finished product.
Mr.. Croll interested capitalists in his
ideas and as a result the Southern Cot
ton Stalk Pulp and Paper company
was organized with capital stock of
100000 Offices were established at
Atlanta, Ca, with the following off,
GERS: w. e. Mcmillan, president; w.
N. Shute, vice president, and Hutson
Lee secretary treasurer. Mr.. Cron has
general charge of the company's
plants, which will be established at a
number of points in the cotton belt.
The company's process utilizes an In
exhaustible supply of raw material,
and as this is useless for any other
purpose an industry is being created
which will be of great benefit to the
cotton farmer as we'll as welcome re-
lief to the "hand-to-mouth" condition
of the paper market. The companys
statistics show a minimum annual
profit of $25, 900 from a 100000 mill,
and the astonishing feature of this Is
that it is based upon a selling price
satisfactory to the paper trade.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

great forest and brush fires which have
been raging west of the city the past
two days.
The tendency OF a large fire to cause
a vacuum was sufficient to disarrange
meteorological conditions and substi-
tute hot wind for a cool one. The
maximum last year for September was
81 degrees, on the I'd. The greatest
heat ever recorded in Los Angeles was
September p. 1885, when the thermom-
eter registered los. The humidity at
noon yesterday was 80, an improvement
on the day before.
The hottest place in the United
States was Yuma, Ariz., where the Of
fetal temperature was 102. George w.
Norton and Charles Norton, mining
men from Mohawk, near Yuma, came
to Los Angeles to cool off. George Nor
ton, who weighs about 275 pounds, de-
clared, however, he did not mind the
heat out in Yuma very much. "You
see, It is like this" he said, as he
mopped his brow. "They have so many
mosquitoes out there and they keep
you so busy scratching that you do not
have time to think about the heat.
Los Angeles has no such advantage,
and when hot day like this comes
you simply have to suffer"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
FAILS TO NOTICE TEAM;
SUSTAINS BAD lNJ0RIES
Woman Is Thrown Forelbly to Pave
ment, and but for Patrolman,
Probably Would Have
Been Killed

Mrs. Eva White, IS years OF age, had
narrow escape from death yesterday
afternoon while crossing the street at
Fourth street and Broadway. But for
the prompt action of Patrolman Gard
ner she might have met an awful death
under the wheels of a heavily-laden
wagon.
In crossing the busy thoroughfare the,
woman failed to notice the approach Of
a team, and before the driver could
bring his animals to a standstill the
unfortunate woman was run down and
hurled forcibly to the pavement. Tho
wheels would have passed over her
but for Gardner, who rushed forward
and dragged Mrs. White from danger
to safety.
The injured woman was taken to the
receiving hospital, where the surgeons
found she had sustained a fracture Of
one rib on the left side, a fracture Of
the right arm and bruises about the
body. After she was treated she was
removed to her home at 205 North Ave-
nue. Nineteen,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

portion of the Turner hall evening
function has selected a number of sing
ers with expressive voices, and their
choice of tuneful numbers has been a
happy one.
Mrs. Grant Gocher, a mezzo soprano,
will sing MY Heart, at Thy Sweet
Voice." by Saint-Saens.
Miss Grace Moreno, who will soon
go into grand opera and whose regis
ter is reminiscent of Miss Yaw's in the
higher register, will sing Melba's waltz
song.
In duet Misses WEIGH and Moreno
will render La Golandrina" (The
Swallow.
Miss WEIGH will also sing 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner in costume. Mrs.
Rodriguez, Ernando Vile and Jose
Vile will have numbers, and Carlos
Guerada will sing La Pa1oma."
There will also be exercises in Venice
on Tuesday evening celebrating Mexi-
can independence, for which Misses
WEIGH and Moreno are arranging a
suitable program to be carried out in
the pavilion.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
PRETTY WIFE GONE:
HUSBAND FRANTIC
Mystery Surrounds Disappearance oil
Mrs. Lawrence Rasor, Former
Kentucky Belle, from Key
West Apartment House

Mysterious circumstances surround
ing the disappearance of his young
and beautiful wife have driven Law
renee Rasor, a clerk employed at the
Fourth street railwa station, to such
point of distraction that his friends
fear he may at any time carry out the
threat uttered yesterday that he would
end his life.
Mrs. Rasor, 2S years of age, the belle
Of Paducah, KY, where her early life
was passed and where her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. "A. Williams, prominent
and wealthy residents, still live, dis
appeared from her apartments in the
Key West, Grand avenue near Fifth
street, about 10 o'clock Wednesde
morning.
Since that time her husband, aided
by the best detective talent, has
searched the city over, but has been
unable to find any clew leading to the
woman's whereabouts.
Her disappearance is as much
mystery to Mr.. Rasor as to any of the
Qthers who have investigated. His
first knowledge of 1t came Wednesday
noon when friend of the family tele-
phoned him at his office and asked
what beach his wife had gone to.
why, she has not gone to any
bSdShs AO ASPAiSuJ 9AC - at Jul apart
Hears Wife Has Left
Upon being informed that she had
left the Key West and taken her trunk
with her. Mr.. Rasor went directly to
the building. There he learned that
the woman who has for six years been
his wife had called an eXpressman
soon after his departure for work, had
her trunk placed on the wagon and
informed friends that she was going
to pass a few weeks at some beach
town.
That is the last which has been
heard of her since then by Mr.. Rasor,
although his wife's former friends have
come forward with tales of auto rides
in which the wife was a participant,
together with some wealthy business
man and another woman, also tenant
at the Key West apartments.
According to Mr. Rasor the key of
the whole situation lies in this wo-
mans hands and he is now endeavor-
ing to force her to tell what she knows
of his wife's present whereabouts and
her reasons for leaving home.
Il am convinced she knows where
my wife isl he said to a friend yes
terday, "and you may be sure 1 am
doing all in my power to make her
give me the information she has"
"Mr. Rasor has passed every mos
ment since the disappearance of his
wife veinly seeking trace of her." said
a friend of the family last night. HE
has paced the streets day and night
and we fear he may harm himself if
she is not found soon."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

to the Southern Pacific station. The
line was discontinued some two years
ago and the switch at Third and Main
streets taken up.
MIR. McCaffery explained that new
car had just been put on, running from
the Plaza to the station, and that with
the Brooklyn avenue car gave the res
idents of the section in question two
opportunities to transfer instead OF
one, as before. While no promises
were madeth officials said they would
investigate the matter.
The committee of hotel managers
who took the matter up with the rail-
way men was composed of John 5.
Mitchell of the Hollenbeck, G. Z.
LOOMS of the Angelus, AL Levy OF
Levy's cafe and Managers Vanache OF
the Occidental and Fryman Of the
HAYWARD
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
HOTEL MANAGERS ASK
BETTER CAR SERVICE

In response to many complaints of
inadequate car service between the
Hill street district and the Southern
terday called upon Master of Trans
portation Thomas McCaffery and SUI
perintendent ]. C. Mcpherson of the
Pacific Electric company, but with
little result
1t was explained to the railroad Of
ficials that the population in the neigh
borhood of Hill street has greatly in
creased of late years and that the res
idents of that section desired reinstal-
lation of the old Hill street line which
turned down Third and went directly
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
MEXICANS PLAN
BIG CELEBRATION
NATIVES OF SISTER REPUBLIC
WILL MAKE MERRY
THEIR INDEPENDENCE DAY TO
BE OBSERVED
Festivals Arranged at chutes Park
and Turner Hall, with Songs,
Dances and Tableaux, and
OId.Time Customs

Wednesday is the ninety-eighth an
niversary of Mexican independence
and in Los Angeles the day will be eel
ebrated as never before by friends OF
the sister srepublic.
Thousands will attend the daylight
celebration at Chutes park, arranged
by the Club Cura Hidalgo and the sons
of Montezuma, and hundreds Will par
ticipate in the inVitational AFFAIR in the
evening at Turner hall on South Main
street, given under the auspices Oh
Club Porfirio Diaz.
The Mexicans' love of music and
dancing and tableaux will be evident
in both celebrations, for there will be
music of a vocal, instrumental ana
chorus character, dancing, patriotic
tableaux and some brief addresses.
Old Spanish viands will be served all
day and evening at the park and as
far as possible the old-time customs
will be adhered to as being IN accord
with the occasion.
The decorations will be lavish, and
carloads CT flowers will be used to en-
nance the appearance Of the booths.
Rehearsed for Weeks
For weeks the young men and wom-
en- have been rehearsiLg their parts
singly and in groups, the Chutes park
principals doing their work at the
Plaza church reception hall or at the
home Of Mrs. M. G. Gonzalez, 636 Sun
set boulevard, and the Diaz club MEM
bers meeting for trial at the home of
Miss Bess Mathilde Welch, 917 Grand
avenue, or Miss Grace Moreno, 1744
Wset Jefferson street.
AS a result of the careful preliminary
training, in which art Mrs. Gonzalez
and Miss WEIGH are past mistresses,
the program efforts are expected TO be
of the highest order.
The enthusiasm displayed by the
participants, the reports of committees
and the advance sales of tickets indi-
cate that these celebrations will pass
all previous records.
Handsome Girls
The large chorus for the Chutes af-
fair will be picturesque IN color of cos
tune and in the beauty of the young
women. Mrs. Gonzalez has drilled
them thoroughly.
Mrs. Gonzalez will wear a shawl
which has been worn for $50 years in
the courts of Spain on notable occa-
sions by the nobility there. Other par
Elephants will don family heirlooms or
use loaned apparel that bears historic
significance or is quaint in character.
The tableaux effects will include
some striking representations.
Miss Mary Moreno will represent
America, which in Mexican gatherings
is Invariably typifed by a handsome
young woman in Indian costume. Miss
Carmen Olea will be Justicia (Justice),
and others in the groups will include
Misses Anna Bruce, Ida Olivas. Eloisa
Olivas, Mary Quijata, Mary Quijata,
Josie Chavez and Ida Ramirez
Much of the singing and dancing
will fall to Misses Myrtle and Stella
Gonzalez and Mrs. Frances Martinez
de Pollitte.
Miss Welch in arranging the musical
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
SCORCHING SUN
AND NO BREEZE
Thermometer GOES UP AND
UP REM0RSELESSLY
Brush Fires Cause Vacuum and Freak.
ish Meteorological Conditions
Which Foreeaster Doubt
less Can Explain

Like an Indian curry for the palate
of an Oriental potentate, which re-
quires slow and careful cooking, Los
Angeles simmered away in the sizzling
sun for about six hours yesterday
until the whole city was done to
turn.
The hot record for the year was
easily broken and a new record of 951k
degrees established.
This is not California weather. The
breeze that sweeps In from the sea
every afternoon like a benediction
failed to appear Friday. and was ex-
tremely faint yesterday. 1t is the opin-
ion Of the experts that the hot breath
of the desert, which raised the temper
ature in Los Angeles to a most uncom-
Portable degree, was caused by the