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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-16

might be given free to the federation
but that is not feasible at present
and the book will be sold at twenty
five cents a copy by the art COM
mittee and the bureau of informa-
ton. The splendid results OF the
travelling galleries. and the hand
book are jewels in the crown Of the
art committee.
The Minerva club was entertained
by Mrs. Morton AIbaugh and Mrs. F.
G. Slater at the home of the former
Monday afternoon. The programme
literary and musical. follows:
American Orators-Mrs. J. D. Heym
Discussion: Mrs. J. A. Nichols, Mrs
A. F. Greer.
Airships-Miss Brunette Walter.
New Explosives-Mrs. A. II. Lehman.
Recent Classical Composers-Mrs. II.
MY Heart at Thy Sweet Voice
(saint-saens). Mrs. E. q. Foster. =,
Tarantelle. (Massanet). Mrs. Al
Gavotte, (Massanet) Mrs. q. q. Fos-
ter.
Nocturne, (Meyer-Helmund) Mrs. J.
serenade, Or. strauss) Miss Walter.
Humoresque, Ovorak) Miss Wal
Prelude, (Bachmaninof) Miss Maude
Mary Kline.
Lorelei, La Campanella, uiszt) Miss
Kline.
Readings-Miss Katharine Albaugh.
Plano accompaniment by Mrs. AL
MIS-. c. e. Eldridge, Mrs. D. M.
Dodge of Paris, KY, Miss Frances
barnard were guests. The clubs next
meeting will be with Mrs. Charles A.
Moore. 1416 West Sixth avenue.
The Tourist club held a guest day
meeting Monday afternoon at Mrs.
Ralph McClure's home with Miss
FAIRFIELD, Mrs. Mcclure and Mrs. Booth
assisting hostesses. Ten guests en-
gagged with the club members in a
progressive conversation; subjects, for
which were furnished by pictures of
the southern countries studied by the
Tourists this year. During the after
noon foreign letters were read. Mrs.
McEntire read a letter from Carol
Forbes who Is now in Cuba, and an
other from a little daughter Of a mis-
sionary in Chile. Mrs. John Bowers
letter was written by brother who is
in Africa. Mrs. Beach read one from
Miss Anna Marie Nellis written in
India and Miss Fairf1eld's communi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-16

and bowls Of many different summer
flowers and the room was filled with
prettily gOwned women. Mrs. Roland
P Murdoch, toastmistress, occupied
the center Of the head table To her
left sat Mrs. John T. Herrfck, of We'll
lington, president Of the Eighth dis
trict federation and to her right were
Mrs. Nestor Moore, the retiring presi-
dent of the Twentieth Century club,
and Mrs. E. B. Jewett, who has just
been elected president. This was the
first annual social affair of the club.
and proved a tribute to its ability as
a hostess It was organized on jan
uary 8, 1899, with intellectual, moral
and social development as its object,
and kindness and helpfulness as ITS
motto. Following the luncheon Mrs.
Roland P. Murdoch as toastmistress,
announced the program. Miss Abbie
Potts responded to the toast. The
club" with an original poem. Mrs.
10. A. Reach gave 1.-THE Ideal Club
Women" 'Woman-Once Mans SUI
perior; Now His Equal" toast SUB
ject which Rufus Choate Nf England
once gave at a dinner, was responded
to by Mrs L. G. Whittier. Miss Ethel
Hewey varied the program with two
delightful dialect readings by Paul
Lawrence Dunbar. "A Coquette con.
ouered," and ."Breakin' the charm.
Mrs. E. B. Jewett toasted Tne Fast,
Future" in rhyme Mrs. John T. Her
rick. president of the Eighth district
federation, was then introduced. Sne
is a brilliant woman and an interest
ing speaker She told OF her coming
to wichita thirty-two years ago be-
fore women's clubs were thought OF
here. Every different was my stop at
wichita then" said Mrs. Herrick.
..when I took luncheon at the old Oc-
cidental hotel" Mrs. James M. Lew
is of Kinsley was to have responded
to the toast, "Our Club Relations.
attend Mrs. r. M. Piatt gave a bril-
liant talk to the guests upon clubs In
general.
Hutchinson News: Miss Margaret
Perkins of this city and district his
torian for Pawnee Rock, is preparing
and editing q little book on this lana
mark. 1t will be about thirty pages
in size. containing gems OF thought
from several Kansas writer's. History,
art and fancy woven about the OLD
rock will furnish topics OF interest,".
The book is hoped to be rear nttIe
classic as well as a means OF informa-
ton and remuneration.
From Mrs. Decker's letter in the
Federation Bulletin for May.
The art hand book. which has just
come from the hands of the printer.
will be of great value and interest,"
to the Art clubs and travellers espec-
tally and, we hope, to many mem
hers of the federation. From
crude and unimportant suggestion for
| a small twenty page leafiet. MRS. -
G. Pattison. a member OF the arr
| committee, has compiled this me
| Selection Of the veritable public arr
in portions Of this country. The book
has sixty pages Of matter, has been
copyrighted, and, it is hoped, Is ou,
the beginning Of further pubhcations
IN the same direction, the real Idea
4 and conception Of the book being to
save the time Of the student and
traveller, which is often wasted IN
| visiting the usually very poor ano
/ make-believe public art OF many
Mrs Pattison has made the worn
a tabor Of love-" 1t, was the nope o,
the art committee that the hand pooA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-16
n. A. McNeaI the sneaker.

Hutchinson, Kan, May 16.-The an
nual commencement OF the Salt City
Business college was held here last
night to crowded house, at the Home
theater. There were IS graduates.
The address to the class was delivered
by T. A. McNeal of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-16
Start Investigation Now.

Don't wait until the next dividend of
the III. H." club has been declared
and then spend your time regretting
that you did not get the $50 in cash
or one Of the 95 other dividends. Find
out about 1t now. Ask your grocer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-16
HAND
SAPOLIO
FOR TOILET AND BATH

FOk IViIEI hHD 0hIH
Delicate enough for the softest
skin. and yet efficacious in remov-
ing any stain. Keeps the skin in
perfect condition. In the bath gives
all the desirable after-effects Of
Turkish bath. It should be on
every wash stand. -
ALL GRoCERS AND DRUGGISTS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-16

Wichita Beacon, May IL: The most
prominent feature of the social life
Of women's clubdom in Wichita was
the formal 1 o'clock luncheon which
the Twentieth Century club gave at
the Carey hotel yesterday afternoon.
Covers were laid for hundred and
forty guests. The long tables in the
dining room were aglow with vases
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
MADE in DETROIT

An of &
OF
home from andat the
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for Ircgard
'whe life = beauti Belle with
TIN am o
a cal ride the DO
An he readily
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Illinois, Wisconsin,
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proceed In
a
honest in
Of
In OF Is the
employ
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OF a of the buildn
Of
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a. center OF
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
.bURLETSON MAY
Be PROSECUTED
INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE INTO
AFFAIRS OF PiTTSFORD,
MICH. BANK.

PITTSFORD, Mich. Sept 2l.-In
vestigution looking toward possible
criminal action against Cashier w. H
Burletson Of the Parma bank and its
branches In Hanover and Pittxord
will begin here today with the arrival
of the Hillsdale county prosecutor,
The investigation will begin with $21,.
600 in securities taken from Burletson
as he was about TO leave the village
Saturday.
These securities are In a sealed grip
now In the possession OF w. II. Lyon,
the village druggist. Burletson came
to Pittsford Saturday night, got into
the bank and packed the securities
and money into the grip. In the mean
time about 100 depositors. had gather.
ed and when Burletson came out OF
the bank they surrounded him on the
steps.
Burletson was probably frightened
by the angry faces before him, for he
agreed to turn over the grip to Lyon.
Then In a short speech he offered
to sell the bank building and lot for
$4,000 to the depositors, telling them
IL they bought 1t he would be able to
pay 100 cents on the dollar.
This offer will not be accepted,
however" said Lyon. I'VE doubt that
he even owns the bank building. We
have also discovered that last win
ter he took $4,000 Of the banks
money. giving as security his own
notes. These, understand. are In the
grip which be gave to us. but II VIII
remain sealed until the prosecutor ar.
riyes"
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
THAW CASE GOES
OVER ONCE MORE
ADJOURNED TILL SATURDAY, AS
DIST. ATTY. JEROME Is NOT
PREPARED.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. Sept. al
Harry X Thaw made another Tight
for liberty today, when Lawyers
Charles Morschauser and II. r. Bar
rett applied to Justice Mills In Part
OF the supreme court. for an order al
lowing Thaw to be tried by jury to
determine whether he Is insane or
not
The hearing was again adjourned
until next Saturday, as District Attor'
ney Jerome was not ready. Thaw
was brought into court by Sheriff
Charles NJ. Lane Thaw and his guard
walked down Railroad-ave. from the
White Plains jail to the temporary
court room on Railroad-ave. and
Spring-st. followed by small crowd
OF villagers.
Thaw arrived In the court room at
10: 80 a. m. He looked pale but other
wise he appeared TO be in a healthy
condition.
Lawyer Morschauser announced at
the outset that the hearing was simply
a motion to decideGwhether Thaw Is
entitled to q jury trial and the mode
of legal procedure.
District Attorney Jerome told the
court he was not ready to proceed
because Lawyer Morschauser had not
fled a copy OF his pleadings with him
and therefore asked for an adjourn.
ment,
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
The Knockout Blow.

The blow which knocked out Corbett
was revelation to the prize fighters.
From the earliest days OF the ring the
Knockout blow was aimed for the Jaw,
the temple or the jugular vein. Stomach
punches were thrown In TO worry and
weary the fighter, but II Q scientific man
had told one Of the old fighters that the
most Vulnerable spot was tbs region of
tho stomach, he'd have laughed st him
for an ignorsmus. DR.. Pierce II bringing
hope TO the public . parallel fast; that
tho sNpmacA Is the most vulnerable organ
out OF \he pfiSe ring ~ well - In Il We
protect bur. hefds, throsts, feet and lungs,
but thekAjMZN6Nwe are utterly indIf7er-
ent 70. until dIseASA nnds the solar plexus
and knocks Us out Make your stomach
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you 6foiecf Y6pSsel7 IA Your most SnInefe
Abe spQl .Golden Medical BIscovery ;
cures week stomach. indigestion, or
dyspepsia, torpid liver, bad, thin and i'm
pure blood and other diseases Of the or
gans Of digestion and nutrition.
The sGolden Medical Discovery has 3
specific curative effect upon all mucous
surfaces and hence cures cstsrrh, no
mbtScI Wuefo iOCeSeQ OF cWnet btaHo u
may have reached. In Nasal Cstsrrh IL
Is we'll 10 cleanse the passages with DR..
Sage's Catafrh Remedy fluid while using
the Discovery as . constitutional rem
edy. Why the "Golden Medical Discov-
cry cures catarrhal diseases, as of the
stomach, bowels, bladder and other pelvic
organs will DO plain to you II you will
read q booklet OF extracts from the writ
ings Of eminent medical authorities, en-
Aorsing It's ingredients and explaining
their curative properties. II IS mailed
free on request Address DR.. R.v. Pierce,
buffalo. N. Y. This booklet gives ell the
ingredients entering into DR.. Pierce's
medicines from which II will be seen that
they contain not drop Of alcohol, pure,
trtplerehned giyccrine being used instead.
DR.. .Pierce's great thousand-page illus
tfated Common Sense Medical Adviser
cent stamps, OF eioth.bopnd for il IL stan D
Address Dr.. Pierce ~ Abova
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
BEDE DECLARES CANNON
MUST PAY FILING FEE

DULUTH, MINI, Sept 2f.-'sWhen
next see Speaker Cannon" said
Congressman J. Adam Bede, Il shall
have to demand that he reimburse the
fling fee that I paid to run for re-
nomination to congress In this dis
trict paid the Ming fee and he ran
That was not fair. Besides. he had
no right to try to run for congress
outside of his own state. II Is uncon'
stitutionaL"
Mr.. Bede laughed, and the hearers
thought 1t was a good one on Cannon.
Mr.. Bede Is not at all disappointed
over his defeat last Tuesday.
II can make 1t three months what
IL takes me to make In a year as
congressman" he said, "and have
nine months for study and travel, SO
that In a financial way shall be bet
ter OF out Of congress.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
Not Even a start.

Hyker-You look gloomy, old man,
What's the matter-can't you pay
your debts?
Pyker-Worse than that. can't
get Into -debt-Chicago NewA
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
STRANGE ACCIDENT TO
MISS VIOLET ASQUITH

LONDON, Sept. 21.-Despite all of.
forts TO pierce the veil which sur
rounds the strange accident which
befeif Miss Violet Asaaith,r the daugh-
ter Of Premier Asquith, the mystery
remains as deep as ever today. On
Saturday evening the young woman,
who has been staying at Strains cas-
tie, In Scotland, strolled out for i
walk. When she did not arrive home
at a seasonable hour friends formed
searching parties. She was foupd un-
scious on the brink of high cliff.
She was carried to the castle and has
not yet recovered from the shock
The family refuse to say whether
she was attacked, or whether she had
tainted. II was not until daylight, yes
terday morning, that her unconscious
form was found.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
WOMAN S NERVE
IN A RUNAWAY
THROWN ON WAGON TONGUE,
SHE HOLDS TIGHT. GATHERS
UP REINs.

ST. CHARLES, Mimi. Sept. 81
Mrs. T. v. Nisbit and Mrs. w. ID.
Nisbit, OF Saratoga. were driving
home on a high box wagon loaded
with coal.
The whiffietree OF buggy behind
them. driven by Ray Ball, broke and
the horses ran away. overthrowing and
demolishing the buggy. They ran one
each side OF the loaded wagon, over
turning the high seat and throwing
Mrs. T. V. Nisbit to the ground.
Mrs. w. d. Nisbit fell forward on
the wagon tongue and stayed there.
holding on and trying TO catch the ny.
Ing lines, which she succeeded In do
ing when the horses had run about 10
rods. bringing them TO halt
Both women suffered from nerv.
Gus shock and a severe shaking up.
but the only really painful injury
was to Mrs T. V. Nisbit, one OF the
horses having stepped on her foot and
bruised It,
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
Prof. Bennett NOW . Citizen.

Prof r. NJ. Bennett, OF the Detroit
Business university, was adHitted to
citizenship by Judge Swan Monday
morning.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
FarweIl VIII Filed.

CHICAGO. Sept. 21.-r-The will OF
John V. Farwell. merchant and phil
anthropist. who died at Lake Forest
Aug. 20, was filed for probate today.
at Waukegan before Judge ID. l.. Jones.
An estate of sl.775,000 Is disposed OF
equally among his five children. A
similar distribution was made fifteen
years ago. The children are John ".
Jr., Arthur Lincoln, Frank Cooley.
Mrs. Abby Ferry and Mrs. III. M. Tut.
tie. II is ordered In the will that the
three sons provide for the widow.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
Cheers and Tears for Lighthouse
Tenders.

NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-With tears
from their wives and sweethearts and
cheers from their friends, 200 men set
sail today from Tomkinsville, 8. l.,
bound for the Pacific coast in six light
house tenders, which have been de-
tailed for government service there.
The boats will follow the same course
as that taken by Fighting Bob"
Evans with the Pacific fleet.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
calls "uneIe Joe, scaIswas.

CHICAGO Sept 2l.-"Jeseph- G'
Cannon is a scalawag, who should be
ignored by the people," Is one OF the
statements made by DR.. VIM. t. Nc
Elveen, pastor of the First Congrega'
tional church, of Evanston, In lively
little talk yesterday to the members
OF the Young Mems Bible class OF the
church.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
PIANOS for$15
SECURES MUSICAL EDUCATION"
The SYSTEMATICALLY Piano Sale
Beyond. Competition
OPENED MONDAY, SEPT.
.r Is,ATs- O'CLOCK.
The Half-Yearly Disposal of
Used Uprights, Square and
Grand Pianos, Player-Pianos
and Parlor Organs.

No other store has a bushes in new
3 Pianos large enough to bring in legiti-
mafsly 20 large number In exchange.
Every Piano that we take in ex-
change. and every one that we OFFER TO
you We know thoroughly from castsl
20 I'D; and because we know. you know
a6d are safe.
This IL why our semi-Annuai sale
Slows larger and greater every year,
WY people wait for IL and como 60 Il
xrvm ait parts of this city and state.
This great business has been built up
on cenndsncs and safety-two consid-
srations that always mean much, but
never so much a. today.
The list In next column contains the
greatsst nanse In the Piano world.
None - reserved or promised or held
for somebody. IL has not been cuiied
over and the best taken ana the left
overs" offered you.
You, yourself personally. have arst
frat. .
Every piano ~ worthy ana depend
able at Its price. else IL would not be
here.
BUYING PIANOS BY MAIL.
Acccrdinx to onrr system. IL is ex-
You mail us $40. with order. and upon
rooe9pt OF piano, which will be shipped
~ our expense. you either sign CONTRACT
more monthly. or remit balance S 'i in CASH eh
hores shipping back. AZ square piano
be4. at our expense.
Rsmember.Thsse pianos stu make
viii take any OF .Rem n
Tor new Pianos within two years from
date OF purchase, and allow you full
amount paid now.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-22
Oppose sankrupt's Discharge.

There was considerable opposition
before Judge Swan, Monday morning
to the discharge of George Morley,
lumber dealer. as bankrupt. Nor
ley was a member of the Arm Of Nor
ley & Co., and interested creditors OBJ
allege that he was liable for some Of
the firms debts. Decision was held
I'D.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-08-23
BLUE GRASS BLADE

concede however that inferior creatures find
what they pleased to consrue happiness in what
they denominate religion, but is condition of misery
after ALL supernduced by the doubt and dread of the
future Happiness if absolute knowledge could be given
obtained concerning future bliss but torment unspeak
able if assured of the only other alternative offered
At meeting of the National Education Assoca
ton held in the city of Cleveland the speakers attending
herea and the newspaper comments made upon what
reported therefrom all point to the conclusion that
able distinguish what may be called moral
teaching from religious teaching. All combined appear to
regard morality and religion synonyms and the
The Interior, published at Chicago, dealing with
this ISSUE emanatng from the Cleveland meeting says
eve hope for such change of public sentiment will
permit and encourage the reading and study of the English
bible The introduction Of moral teaching into the public
school, with the bible as at least recognized textbook
thereof would if sincerely managed not offend the proper
principles of religious liberty in the slightest The right
of the state teach morals in the public schools wholly
partly the basis of biblical ethics at bottom the
right of sef-preservaton because moral nations live
The whole trend of the quotation above made to
combine moral with religious teaching to make them
appear and the The author is unable perceive
of any moral system apart from religion His only notion
of religious liberty that liberty which permits and
authorizes religious instruction being given to all children
the public schools but liberty must be accorded those
who do such religious instruction, one-sided
liberty at best. The only safe and that will
guarantee religious liberty to all to refuse to give any
religious instruction of any character and absolutely bar
the bible from the schools altogether.
True indeed the method Of instruction at present OBJ
tanning in public schools is Inefficient The state does
teach the wrong of selfish 1t does teach the
wrong of evil Each and every state should and by
right ought instruct all it's public school children in
the fundamentals of social morality leaving religion to
be made matter 1T personal desire. The States self
interest should induce to teach that should avoid
the commission of wrong because is injurious if not to
ourselves then Others 1t should also teach that we
strive to do that which is admitted to be good be-
of the joy arising from the consciousness of human
duty DONE To base such moral teaching upon "bblica
ethcs would emphasize the doctrine of rewards
and punishmen The motives for doing right and avoid
ing wrcng. This is seshness pure and simple and any
system of education based upon such considerations
Blue-grass blade., 1908-08-23

Full and complete reports of the conventions at Canal
Dover will be published in the Blade Extra copies of
these will be printed for distribution and you
want others know what Freethnkers doing orders
for extra copies should be sent in at once
Blue-grass blade., 1908-08-23

sodae protect and perpetuate society The state must
take cogzance Of these sociological facts Hence for
proper instruction concerning the right and wrong Of
human conduct neither bible religion becomes at all
necessary but actual and positive stumbling blocks
in proper moral instruction
Reference is made to the enactment of 1887 now
than hundred and twenty years ago, which read:
Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary for
good government schools and the of education shall
be forever maintained
Well meant in that day and age far it's authors
could then see but the age has outgrown the religious
end of it. Morality and knowledge has been, is and
forever will be- essential to good government but history
reveals the painful fact that wherever and whenever
lgion had anything to do with the government untold
misery followed crime ourshed disease went unchecked,
and the going headlong to destruction Our fore
fathers of century ago could not quite far
capable Of seeing today. Just have ougrown
and discarded their fashions dress have ougrown
their notions concerning religion. We know that
religion is positively injurious and in the certain light
of history guided by desire to steer clear Of entangng
alliances between education and religion the Blade pro-
poses unreentess crusade against any and all
religious instruction in public schools matter in
what guise its advocates may seek to offer it.
Slight changes have been made in the form of the pro-
gram for the convention of the Materast Association
Canal Dover Ohio September and 8. A glance at the
revision made will show the list of speakers booked for
the occasion, and all will be in attendance upon the
convention of the Buckeye Secular Union the indications
point big revival of Freethought in the Buckeye State
We need similar conventions in other States Why not
make effort get up onei If this year. go after
it next year.
Owing to congestion of type, caused by series of
articles longer than usual number of letters from
IL IoI h. loc% Tbo
letters put into type but had to lay They will
all be printed in due time The Blade pleased receive
and publish these letters they show to other Free
thinkers who be counted in the army of progress
Full and complete reports of the conventions at Canal
Dover will be published in the Blade Extra copies of
these will be printed for distribution AMI if you
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-16
llBERTYVlLLE ITEMS.

4 good deal of stock Is being
shipped from here now.
The prospect for "A wheat crop
next year looks very unfavorahle
now.
Dry weather continues. Some
farmers are still trying to SOW
wheat.
Mrs. Y. l.. Hancy and children
Of Flat River are visiting relatives
here this week.
w. A. Kinkead of Flat River, Wis
tied his brother, f.. +. Kinkcad,
here Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. w. Simpson
spent few days this week with
relatives and friends, on Castor.
Mrs. Gilbert Brewer and children,
of Flat River, are visiting her father
and mother, MIR. and Mrs j +,
Hicks, here,
Miss Louise Mckenzie has been
sick aud unable to teach for n few
days, but was able to resume teach,
ing again Wednesday.
Mr.. r. G. Highlcy was hullinp
clover last week, and was unloading
ut the machine, when his mules
became frightened and ran away
Mr.. Highley jumped off the wagon
and sprained one foot very bad
and now he has to get around on
crutches.
Roy Presnell and Cyrus Holmes
are the champion 'possum hunters
Of this place, having captured eight
in one nights hunt. FELIX.