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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

day afternoon and planned to hold a
coffee, cake and orangeade from to
8 to ) p. m. G. c. Reynolds, the physi-
cal director, will give an exhibition of
the work done in the gymnasium. Mrs
Henry B. Lautz was elected chairman
of social amusements which will be
given in the gymnasium from to 8
O'Clock Mrs. w. c. Carney was elect
ed chairman of the reception commit
tee, which is composed of the follow
ing members: Mrs. w. G. Garvey, Mrs.
H B. Lautz. Mrs. E. L. Copeland. Mrs
D. E Barton, Mrs. F. r. Frost, Mrs.
w. G.. Boon, Mrs. John Runyen, Mrs.
Aft Johnson, Mrs. J. T. Shaw. Mrs. L.
H. Evans. Mrs E. B. Jolley, Mrs. Chas.
"a Hart Mrs James Mullin, and Mrs.
Frank woodruff. The building will be
decorated in mottOs, evergreen and pa
per The following ladies will have
charge of the tables: Mrs. Sorg, Mrs.
Waidelich Mrs. Rulings, Miss Waid-
elich Mrs. Steadman, Mrs. Iuthey, Mrs.
Weaver, Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Mullin, Mrs.
Robertson Mrs. Lesley, Mrs. White.
Each one is to secure four young la
dies to wait on their tables. Mrs. J.
p Carnahan was elected mother Of the
occasion with the following assistants:
Mrs woodruff Mrs. Hogbin, Mrs Coul-
ter, Mrs Harper, Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Yard
and others. The ladies who will serve
the orangeade are as follows: Mrs
Lane, Mrs. Beach Mrs. Hogbin. Mrs
I,arkins and Mrs. Carnahan. Every
department of the r. r. Y. NJ. {. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
trip through Norway and illustrate his

trip through Norway and illustrate his
talk by stereopticon.
Brakeman James McDade is laying
off on account of an injured hand.
DR.. T. S. Willard will speak at the
mems gospel meeting, Saturday even
ing at 1880 o'clock in the r. r. Y. M.
c. A
c. n. Smith, fireman of Emporia, w.
F. Smith, fireman of FIT Madison, Ia,
and H. w. Lawson, fireman of FIT. Mad
ison, Ia, are here taking the exami-
nation for engineers.
Fred Hale. of the machine shop, who
has been off several days with an in
jured hand, has gone to La Cross, KAN,
where he will visit his parents until
his hand improves and will be able to
return to work
Clark Smith has gone to Kansas City
where he will enter the railway mail
service.
James Mullin, assistant foreman of
the blacksmith shop. laid off today to
attend the funeral of Mrs. James Hay
ems.
Ray Smith has gone to Scranton to
visit his relatives for a few days
Walter f. Hughes of Fit. Madison, Ia,
is here taking the engineers examlna-
ton.
Mr.. H. L. Johnson of Ration, N. NJ,
is spending a short time with TRENDS
in Topeka while on his way to Chi
cago where he will spend Christmas
with his mother
Twenty-Five ladies'. who are interest
ed in the work of the r. r. Y. NJ G.
A, met in the association Darlor Tues-i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
EVERY HOUR OF The DAY.

NJ Weightman, Jr., the reliable
Druggist of Ninth and Kansas Ave. is
having calls for ''HINDIPO." the new
Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic that he
is selling under a positive guarantee
It's merits are becoming the talk of
the town and everybody wants to try
it, and why not? It costs nothing if
it don't do you good-not one cent.
He doesn't want your money if it
does not. benefit you. and will cheer
fully refund the money. Try it to-
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Cream Jabots the very newest,
the most exquisite of hand en-
broideried eyelet work on dainty bits
of cream null, set together like a
butterfiy's wings, above a little
jabot of the same embroidery, these
are $1.OO-the wings without the
iabOt, Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Csc Collar Ties-To slip
under a linen collar and tie
in a smart bow. These are
beautiful, made from sheer
null, with hemstitched sides
and the daintiest embroid-
cred ends. White and new
colorings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

We're present, Miss Wilson was attend
ed by Miss Mildred Hartman, as maid
of honor and Mr.. Niles only attendant
man. Those present from out of town
wer Mr. and Mrs Hiram Wilson.
Judge and Mrs. w. w. Barr of Carbon
dale, ILL.,, and Governor A. E. Wilson
of Kentucky. Miss Wilson lived at
Carbonate. Ill. the former home of
Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Ewing, and has
spent much time as their guest in
Chicago. She is the niece of Governor
A. E. Wilson Of Kentucky and made
her debut at the governors inaugural
ball last season. leading the grand
march with the governor. She IS a
charming and accomplished young lady
with a host of friends in southern IL
linois. Mr.. Niles is one of Chicago'S
most successful young business men.
He is president and general manager
of the Blue Island Car and Equipment
company and the Sheffield Car and
Equipment company. The latter of
Kansas City, Mo. He is a member of
the Chicago Athletic association and
the South Shore Country club and 9TH
err clubs in Chicago and Kansas City.
Mr. Niles formerly lived in Topeka and
his early training was with the Santa
Fe Railway company. Mr.. and Mrs.
Niles have left for an extended we'd
ding journey through the southwest.
X
The first edition of Mrs. Margaret
Hill McCarter's new story. In Old
Quivira." was exhausted in two days
and orders have been received for most
of the second edition.
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Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. D. L. Lakin is expected home
this week from visit to her daugh-
ter. Mrs. John S. Pullman, in Bridge
port Connecticut.
Mr. Terrence Ewart will return
next week from a business trip to the
Pacific coast and will spend the
holidays in Topeka.
The mission tea room will serve
supper beginning Friday evening
at $50.
Mrs. Oscar Felix left today for Kan
sas City where she will shop for sew
eral days.
Mrs. ]. Willis G1eed went. to Atch-
ison today for Mrs. F. M. Bakers
Mr.. George Hayden returned We'd
nesday evening from a business trip
to Wetmore.
Miss Florence Leland and Miss
Margaret Leland of Troy are here for
a protracted visit with their grand
father, Mr.. Cyrus Leland.
Miss Fay Tincher will go to Chicago
next week to visit her sister, Mrs.
Beach Southgate, until after the
holidays when she will leave for New
York to sail for Paris. She will make
a tour of the world in vaudeville.
Mrs Frank Robinson of Chicago is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. L. Roser. Mr.. Robinson will join
Mr. Dorsey Hunnell of Des Moines,
Ia. is expected Christmas to join Mrs.
Hunnell on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. c.
n. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Graham Campbell
of Wichita will come to Topeka the
first of the week to spend the holidays
with Mr. and Mrs. w A Stanford.
Mrs Dorr Norton of Kansas City is
here to spend the holidays with her
mother, Mrs. l. s. McCHntock- Mr..
Norton will come the day before
Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs I. l. Sheetz left today
for Chicago for a short stay.
The Baraca class of the First Bap-
fist church met with Mr.. Ralph Luce,
400 TAYLOR street Wednesday night
The West Side w. c. T. L. will meet
tomorrow with Mrs. w. Myers, 200
Stephens street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Hand Embroidered Jab-
ots-the follower style for
linen collars, but altogether
different from any others
a close all-over pattern of
beautiful hand ey ele t
work, on the finest null,
$50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
Portland Oregon

Every night at 1885 Pullman tours
ist sleeping car leaves Topeka via the
Union Pacifis r. r. which goes
through to Portland, Oregon, without
change There is no better way to
reach all of the great Pacific north
west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

will be open for inspection and every
body is invited. This is an annual oc-
casion given by the Y. NJ. c. A. and
has always heretofore been a decided
success, this year is to be the best
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

a two course dinner was served. At
a date hour the guests departed,
wishing Mr.. Luthey many happy re
turns of the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

we have a few sets Roders' Bros
Knives. Forks and Spoons; we wish to
close out at actual cost. Chas. Bennett.
optician, 100 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

S of stan
to discover that
Of soft
n col
or r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
Umbrellas

Ordinarily, styles in Umbrellas change but
little from year to year, but this season those
who choose Umbrellas for gifts will have the
benefit of some style changes along very ar
tistic lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17
JeWeAW

Our collection of jeweIry is remarkable
for quality and exclusive designs The
vogue is now for the unusual in jewelry-
out of the many odd and beautiful patterns
shown, we have selected for our Christmas
selling those that appeal to the best and
moderate indeed, for jewelry of such value.
Shirt Waist Rings-heavy rings of sterl
ing silver in French grey, with large ova
settings, jade, malachite and various other
notified stones one of the latest accepted
novelties, price $3.50.
Hat Pins in new designs from Csc to So
Belt Pins in beautiful designs Large
stones for the most part, set in antique
rose, green or FURNISHED gold or dull sill
ver-filigree or plain. Stones are sapphire
emerald, coral, jade, chryophrase anc
others. Prices from Csc to SIP. Italian
Na~Lr EH;,o1
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For Women

The Directoire Handle is we'll liked. A long,
straight, square handle of polished rosewood
or mahogany capped with large fiat top of
gold or silver.
Other Beautiful New Effects in very long,
straight handles of rose or FURNISHED gold,
or oxidized silver, richly engraved or emboss-
ed designs. One imported novelty in
this form is the Dresden handle, hand painted
in dull brown tones. These and other fine
silk Umbrellas are among those priced from
$500 to $500.
Wood Handles, and those of gold or silver
with pearl, variously mounted and ornament
ed, are shown at prices upward from 81. 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Pendant Chains Fine links of gold or
silver with pendants of jewels, or jewel
ed scrolls many stones shown in these,
lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, jade,
emerald, topaz and others. Prices
$500 to 5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Black LisIe Hose in an ex-
ceptionaIIy choice line of new en-
broidered designs, 75c.
Black Isle Hose of beautiful
texture, plain or dainty en-
broidered. Also colored hose en-
broidered, $1.0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Items for the East Topeka column may
be telephoned to Ind phone 2SS1 black.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

"A g1ft OF rarely line stationary
tastefully boxed is always ac-
ceptable. When selecting from
an entirely new stock, such as
ours, you are sure of getting the
best styles in the latest and most
desirable papers. Berlin papet-
cries found in our new stationary
dept. are everywhere accepted as
correct, not at all expensive
yet as fine as some makes that
are.
There are many beautiful floral and
symphony boxes, some with special
Christmas decorations in water color
effects-others in plain, but rich de-
signs. Styles for all correspondence
and social usages. Childrens station
cry included. The lines are strongest
from Csc to Csc for box stationery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Directoire Neck
laces in various
styles, including
jet at $1.5O and
So and the long
gold ropes $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-17

Cuff Links, in
distinctive ne w
designs, gold plate
from soc to
$1.5O, solid gold
from SIPS to SIS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

the art Of war. In ysars 70 come this
extensive voyage OF the American
battieships to foreign countries will
be regarded a. one Of the most re
Variable incidents y the history Of
the country.
II II evident that The people Of San
Francisco propose. beginning. today
TO show that they appreciate and rea'
lie fully what the trip thus far means
and what the coming voyage conveys
to the nation They are right in be
lieving that the oficers and men who
man the ships should be given royal
welcome and that their entire stay
In the city should be ever remember
ed by them for It's cordially and
whole souied hospitality.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06
BRYAN ON NEGRO DIST RAN.
cHiSEMENT.

At the close OF recent speech In
New York. Mr.. Bryan was question
ed as to his views on the disfran-
chisement OF negroes in the South
and he said that they had the oppor-
tunity to get With nthe law by COM
ing within the educational qualifca
ton. In this connection he took oc-
casion to call the attention OF Repub-
licans In the North to the fact that
under the laws they have fastened on
the Filipinos not one OF the latter can
vote under any qualification. On the
ether hand the negro in the South
has the advantage Of living under the
laws made for the black man and the
white man alike, but the Filipinos are
kept under laws made for them and
not for us.
But the most interesting part Of
Mr. Bryan's reply to the question pro
pounded to him was his assertion that
the white man in the South had dis
franchised the negro In seif-protec-
ton. and there is not Republican
In the North who would not have done
the same thing under the same cir
cumstances. Those Republicans In
the North" he said. "who dispute this
or say they are different from the
South either are not frank with them.
selves or are assuming what Is not
true. The white men in the South
will not allow a few men to use the
solid black vote to further their own
financial and political interests. And
that wah what had been done.
Mr.. Bryan was we'll within the
mark when he told his audience that
the white men In the South were Civ
, ing the negroes better laws than the
negroes would give to the white men
were they making the laws Morrow
er he made q rather telling point by
citing the fact that the disfranchise'
; n,ent Of negroes did not originate. in
f, the South. but In Washington. where
) n was determined 10 -disfranchise
, every negro, even II they had to dis
f., franchise every white man to do It.
, The great number Of negroes In tho
electorate made this course neces
sary In order to secure orderly and
intelligent government in the District
Of Columbia.
1t Is gratifying to know that Mr.
, BRYAN stated his views on the ques'
! ton Of negro disfranchisement frank
" and clearly. and also the position
Of the white men Of the South. when
he said they were determined that
|. the negroes shall be DISTINGUISHED
because It is necessary to prevent the
recurrence Of the horrors Of carpet
bag rule.-New Orleans States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06
SOME QUEER TAXES.
Novel Methods Of Raising Revenue
Resorted to Years AGO.


The statement that the chancellor
OF the exechequer is considering
the question of taxing theater tickets
is certainly somewhat startling. But
such a method Of raising additional
revenue would by no means be Sc
novel CT disturbing as some OF the
suggestions which have been made 10
harassed chanccliors of the exche
quer in the past.
In 1904 Mr.. Austin Chamberlain had
to provide for a deficit Of some 5000,
e0V pounds. and some extranrdinar!
suggestions were made to the mem
Der for East Worcestershire on that
occasion by these who considered
themselves fully capable Of teaching
Mr.. Chamberlain his business. Among
other things on which II was said du
ties should he imposed were such ne
cessitics as boots. baths. lamps. hats
and even umbrellas and pcrambula
tors.
Lord Randolph Churchill was the
first chancellor Of the exechequcr 70
propose q tax on tickets OF admission
to theatcrs. Tn fact. this was only
one Of several novel schemes which
he intended to introduce into his bud
get in 1886. which was never present
cd 10 Parliament owing to his resis.
nation from The CHARACTERISTIC in De
ccmber Of that year.
IN 1895 a tax uf 2s. had 10 bc paid
nv the parents of every little sirany
or born in England. cNccp, BY peo'
pIc IN recoip; Of aims. Curiously
cnough q hill proposing tax On ba-
bics was iptroduccd some time ago
in the local Parliament Of the Ger.
man PrinceduTn of Rcuss. by which u
was proposed that the parents or
mother. when registering the birth of
p child. should In each case contri
huic Cd.
No small amount cf fun vas made
of the hill introduced nv member
n, the New Jersey state legislature a
short timc ago. imposing a graduated
tax on men With bcsrds. That an
ordinary beard shOuid cost you !
pound a yesr. Soaicc 20 pounds.
whixkcrS exceeding six inches 2
pounds per inch and rid vhisscrs -
pcr coat more in each case. Is cor
iain,y as amusing to The clcAR-shayrn
individual ~ u II prcpcsicross 90 the
ma. wh, IikcS = birsutc appcIdsrc IN
profcc; his throat
Bu, even this Is MT an original pro.
pozai. Once. EIizsbcth pat tax ri
Is. "a. on every heard q a fortrirhi :
growth. while a couple Of ccnisrics
ago Peter tho Great insisted hist IN
prblcs Who wore lcards shcvia pay
leo rshics fss the priri'csc-bcuf"n
TySkis1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06
WITH the PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Mount Ena Is In eruption. Had to
get an early start II II hoped to At
tract any attention. The campaign
will soon be open-Philadelphia North
American.
MANY a man who claims TO he self
made was made what he Is by his
wife.-Chicago News.
Even II wealth does turn hearts 10
|, stone. as Archbishop Farley says. We
will have plenty Of soft-hearted POO
pie always with us.-kansas City
Times.
Hard lines when q man pawns his
false ivorics for something TO cat and
then can't go through with the joo.
youngstown Telegram.
international marriages arc comedy
at the outset and tragedy or do!orous
.nclo.irama later on.--Birmingham
ASc-flcrsid.
The orators furnish the campaign
thunder. but tho people supply the
lightning that DOS the real business
Dallas News.
Republicans In the South do NOS
make much Of a show at the hai'ca
box. i,m they must be- pretty nnmrr
o'ss when nearly every state can az
ford enough OF them to ht ont two
sris Of Delegates VS. the national con
vcniicn. Press.
Mr.. Richard Croker saws "AnTcric7
needs a quiet President " CrScr
isn't careful. no VII he spcIiins hi
name 'Cru&kcr" over on Tits sid" Of
tho big poud-Washing;ou Herald.
Ccugrcss Is to- hug 20 paw any ~.
tent !oa In pr~s.rN - m ~ forests. UT
pcbpdy can find ont wha; |. ~ busy
abou;. Philadelphia Ledger.
Narsc watieT~ca's practical Surrr'n.
der tn Bryan further aiicsts Els great
versatility. political and oihcr1isr.--
Boston Head.
By never psinx n telephone Mrs
Vruy Crew has svosdrd many t~ue
tst,oes % nard thpushts and kas;y
innesascs--Nc1 York Work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06
rhs MATRIMONIAL BROKERS.

For long time one ci Cnicago
1ourlshing industries has been Its
numerous matrimonial bureaus. Other
cities have similar institutions In
their midst but Is has been the Windy
City which has been the chief gold
brick dispenser In this connection.
but the city seems to be firing OF its
distinction and Is taking steps to
drive the matrimonial brokers out OF
business. One woman has already
been convicted OF conducting a bu-
reau on the ground that the whole
thing was a fake affair and trials Of
her matrimonial brokers are to fol-
low soon. During the trial which pre-
ceded the conviction Of the woman
It was shown that the same pictures
were used and reused and the wealth
OF the affinity hunters was greatly ex-
aggerated in all cases. 1t appeared
that a number of business men of the
city furnished financial backing for a
number of love-providing enterprises
and derived handsome profits from
the frauds. These men are to DE
charged with swlndling and proceeded
against criminally.
The matrimonial agency is a hunco
game so old as to almost .cntitle 1t
to splace as an American lnstitu.
ton, and while there can be no doubt
that such concerns should be broken
up. It Is almost impossible to have
any sympathy for the annual crop OF
fools who drop their money into them.
The right spot for any man who hopes
to draw an afiihity out Of matrlmo-
NAL agency Is a home for imbeciles.
But 1t was a wise old gambler who
added to the long list Of truisms ty
declaring that sucker Is born every
minute" and 1t Is upon this unfailing
supply Of fools that the matrimonial
bureau thrivea amazing we'll. II In
variably happens that the soul mate
supplied by the marriage broker rap
idly develops into proposition so
har1 as to make adamant feel like a
bunch Of eiderdown. and II the mat
rimonial agency serves useful pur.
pose at all, 1t Is furnishing schoo!
Of experience in which fools learn
something which they would have
never learned In any other way.
However. as a money separator and
divorce-breeder. there Is no other en-
terprise yet invented by American
genius to equal the matrimonial bu-
reau a. Il is conducted In Chicago and
other large cities. The fool not hav-
ing anywhere near As much brains as
the mules being driven through the
streets OF Newport News Is. Of course.
not aware OF this fact. nor can he
know that marriage often Is failure
even when approached along the most
cautious and legitimate lines An
abundance Of the double extract Of
trosble Is rs inevitable as death II
other than the time houored methods
OF securing q wife are adopted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

Probably people will use Washing
ton avenue more now that the ear
splitting graphcphones are no longer
belching forth their hideous noises
Now silence the barkers and all viii.
be well.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

u H Is trae that the rcccn; panic
was made 90 oricr. what Is 10 prevent
the same mcn making another a. son
q. Congress sdjourns 10 soa,c scrt al
remedial financial legislation Is not
csacted1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

II the criminal Italians keep 1t up
much longer the dime novels Will
have to be revised.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

A nineteen. year-old boy In New
York has failed for 5000. He hit the
Napolanic financial stride early. all
right.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

The British cruiser which made q
knots an hour has probably tied vi
the record for awhile.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

The fairgrounds In tao public
schools in Boston arc to have cfacia'
Supervision. and the games Of the
children are to bc syS,cma,izcd. Now,
isnt that just like Boston. TO 90 and
spoil all a fellows fun,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-06

In one respect at least. these upper
cir and solar walk navisators OF The
.cmpyrean seas. rs some OF he bal.
loon sailors call themselves. have an
advantage over poor mor,als who
merely crawl about the surface Of the
earth. They can really make their
wives look up TO them