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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
TO FIGHT A CUT.
Railroad Employees VIII Resist a Re-
duction In Wages.

chicago, Feb. ia situation which
faoical men say may result in strike
OF railroad employees on railroads in
various parts of the country has devel-
on the part Of the railroad to reduce
the wages of all classes Of operatives.
In every part of the country officials
OF unions comprising railroad employees
nave been notified by the railroads that
e general reduction of wages and revis-
made by March 1. The unions are de-
termined that no reductions shall be
made, and the union officials are pre-
pairing to resist every attempt to reduce
the present scale.
In the west the situation is most
threatening on the Chicago Great West
ern railroad, now in the hands of re-
ce1vers appointed by the federal courts.
President A. B. Stickney and Charles
II. f. Smith. receivers of the road.
served notice on w. j. frost, Chicago
business agent of the Switchmen's I'M
ion. that the road demands a reduction
In wages and asked for q joint confer
ence to be held in ST. Paul, MIMI, on
March 2. The engineers, flremen,
switchmen and conductors on the road
for a reduction and say that unless the
road recedes from it's position they will
strike.
It Is more than likely that the off,
Gals OF the unions comprising the en-
ployes on the Great Western railroad
will demand that the wage dispute be
submitted to the courts, as provided by
the Erdmen act in the case Of railroads
in the hands of receivers.
The road also proposes to make q rad
ical revision in the present working
conditions of It's union employees
Switchmen now are working under an
agreement which provides for a mini
mum working day of ten hours. The
road proposes to change the minimum
to five hours a day.
The general wage committee of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
will hold a conference In Cleveland next
week for the purpose of taking some
action relative to the threatened wage
reduction. Members of the committee
have asked for q large attendance of
members from unions in all parts of the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
X. q. Again Defeats NJ. @.

Columbia, Mo, Feb. 19.-Kansas uni
versity defeated the Tigers at basket
ball here last night by the close score
of 26 to e. In the first half Missouri
had slightly the better of the argument
the half closing with the score 10 to y
in favor Of the old gold and black. Al
times the contest descended to the level
of a rough house. This makes the fourth
basket ball game Missouri has dropped
to K. q. this year. Ashley Of Kansas
City refereed and gave satisfaction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
o. F. Sawyer.
Mr.. L. D. Whittemore left today for
Washington, D. c., where he will at
tend the annual meeting of the de-
partment of superintendents Of the
National Educational association to be
held from the 25th to 9th inclusive.
Mrs. G. M. Horton Of Atchison il
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. l. Horton, 307
West Seventh.
Mrs. L. H. Perkins leaves tomorrow
for California. where she will spend
several weeks---Lawrence World.
Miss Mary Shepherd of Bethel,
Conn, is the guest of her cousin. Mrs.
A. T. Daniels. and will be here until
March 1.
Rev. J. B. McAfee is seriously i'll at
his country home on West Sixth ave-
nue.. He has been Ill for some time,
but for the past few days has been
very much worse.
Mr.. H. A. Spielman has returned
from a trip to st. Louis.
Mrs. E. A. Herbst will return to-
night from a visit to her daughter,
Mrs. George Thompson. of Kansas
City
Miss Jessie Wilson has returned to
Wichita after visit to Miss Margaret
Ellenberger Miss Anita Henderson of
Wichita will arrive soon to visit Miss
Ellenberger.
Mrs. w. B. Gibson went to Kansas
City today to visit her sister, Mrs. Gus
tave Neubert.
The Taxa Art EN- broidery club will
meet with Mrs. J. H. Calvin. 1922
Western avenue, tomorrow afternoon.
marriage was announced last week,
have returned from their wedding trip.
They will be at home at lilo Tyler
street after March 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
&AAzzaRkRS.

J. w. Kendrick, second vice presi-
dent of the Santa F'e. is spending the
winter in Florida on account Of his
health. g-r s-,-
Lloyd Stanley trainmasterr sof tbs
Santa Fe at Emporia, is in Topeka to-
day on q business trip
A. 8. Merrill. representing the Chicago
Fuse and Manufacturing company. was
in Topeka yesterday calling upon the
officials of the different electrical de-
partments.
The teachers training class will meet
tonight at the r. R. 7. M. c. A, E.
w. Rankin will have charge.
The class in practical electricity will
meet in the class rooms at the r. r. Y.
M. c. A. tonight.
C. j. Morrison, standardfzing engineer
of the Santa Fe, is back at work after
having been confined to his home for
several days with a severe case OF sick
ness.
w. H. Brooks, Of the Featherstone
peka for a few days In connection with
his firm.
Herman Won Schrenk, consulting tim
Der engineer of the Santa Fe at St.
Louis, is In Topeka for few days.
Six men have been laid off in the
roundhouse department as a result of
the decrease in traffic and retrenchment
methods in vogue at the present time.
The men who have been taken out OF
service were employed as machinist
helpers and laborers.
Switchman James Larkin, who has
been off for several days, has returned
to work.
Fireman Henry is laying Off for few
days to recuperate.
Engineer R. H. Lain has taken the
place of Engineer James McKernan on
q switch engine in the local yards.
Engineer Dan Shannon was on No. l
the place of Engineer McCandless- En-
gineer McCandless was sent out on the
second section of No. g..
Conductor ]. H. Griffith, who has been
off on hospital business, has returned
to work as conductor on runs Nos. 107
and 108 between Topeka and st. JOS
eph.
Conductor P. A. Sapps has returned to
work on runs Nos. 121 and 122 between
Topeka and st. Joseph after having
been Off for several days.
Engineer e. %. Smith is running tenn
porarily on runs Nos. los and log be-
tween Topeka and st. Joseph in the
place Of Engineer James Thomas who
is laying off.
running temporarily on runs Nos. 121
and 122 between Topeka and ST. Joseph
in the place of Conductor Caps, has
returned to work on the extra board.
All the westbound trains out of Chi
cago are from two to four hours late
today on account of the severe snow
storms in the neighborhood of Chicago.
running temporarily on runs Nos. II
and IS between Topeka and Newton in
the place of Engineer w. P. Gilpin. who
Is laying of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
DEBUTANTE."

MISS MARY ASTOR PAUL, THE BUTTERFLY DEBUTANTE"
LIVE butterflies
among the lavish features of the 100000 ball which
Paul. Philadelphia
when the introduced
this dazzling
in
Denckla
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
Charm the Fat Away

To reduce by means of exercise or
dieting Is nothing but torture to the
flesh and modification to the spirit. 1t
is 50 much simpler to charm" it
away. OF course, I don't mean by
spells" or lamentations" but through
the occasional use Of this home re-
ceipt, viz: u ounce Marmola, u
ourlca Fluid Extract Cascara Aroma
tic and 31k ounces Syrup Simplex,
which any one can obtain at any drug
store for a small sum and mix at
home Take q teaSpOonfu1 after
meals and at bedtime. 1t literally
charms the fat away. Takes it off
lust where you need 1t Off and does
it quickly but harmlessiy. Many per-
sons lose as much as pound a day.
Isn't that charming off the fat
eat what you please and still lose q
pound a day-wfthout strain, injury
or effort?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
100000 New Stock.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-The state of ILL
nois has given the Chicago Telephone
company permission to increase the
oompany's capital Of $20,000,000 to
$50. 100000. President Arthur Wheeler
of the company denied last night that
this is an instance of overcapitaliza-
ton for the purpose of keeping down
dividend rates. The main purpose, he
said, is to provide for the payIlg of
plants and extending the service. The
stock issue will first be offered to the
present stockholders. and IL all is not
taken by them it will be offered in the
open market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
Notes and Personal Mention.

NOCeS unI FeFSOIfs1I 0HCII11OH'
Miss Marion Thompson will go to
Lawrence Friday for Beta dance:
She will be a guest at the Fl Pnl
CHI apter house.
Mr. Paul Lovewell left today for
Chicago on a business trip. MIS-.
Lovewe1l and their daughter Peggy
have gone to st. Louis to spend ten
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
California or the Northwest.

Now is the time to go. ONLY $40 via
Union Pacific every day, March LIST to
April 80. 1908. to San Francisco. Los
Angeles and many other California
points; also to Portland, Seattle. Ia
coma and many other Oregon and
Washington points.
Tickets good in Tourist Sleeping cars.
By taking a tourist sleeper passen-
gers can materially reduce the cost of
a Pacific Coast trip without sacrificing
the slightest degree of comfort. Tourist
Sleeping Cars run through daily via
Union Pacific. For reservations and ali
information inquire Of T. A. Lewis.
City Ticket Agent, or ]. C. Fulton.
Depot Agent.
A little love, a little wealth,
A little home for you and me;
It's all I ask, except good health.
Which comes with HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea F. T. Walker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

and evening at the home Of Mrs. ]. c..
Holland, 1905 West Fifteenth street.
The assisting ladies will wear colonial
costumes.
Atchison Globe: An Atchison man
once Travelled 30S miles to see a girl.
And, while he was there, he saw her
kiss another man!
A Topeka man has served notice on
the hostesses that he has sold his
hearse and can't take any more dead
ones to parties.
Miss Julia whitmer will give card
party Thursday night at her home on
West Sixth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs., James B. Doncyson will
entertain their card club tonight.
A Topeka girl is getting her costumes
and special scenery ready and sending
out her advance notices for her sum-
mer visiting tour.
Mrs. F. A. Snow gave dinner last
night for the members of the state
board Of pharmacy. Afterwards Mr.
Snow gave box party for the dinner
guests: Governor E. w. Hoch, Mr.. G. L.
Of Holton, Mr.. w. E. Sheriff OF Ellis
worth. Mr.. L. Ardery of Hutchinson.
all members Of the pharmacy board.
Mr.. H w Meh1 OF Leavenworth and
Mr.. w. S. Miller.
Really, when it comes to Bearing Up
these rejected suitors can give the
widowers points.
Miss Hazel Hooper was the hostess at
delightful Valentine party Friday
evening at her home, 140l Polk street
The parlors were profusely decorated
with valentines, hearts and cuplds. MISS
Hooper was assisted in entertaining oy
her mother, Mrs. j. e. Hooper. Mrs. e.
v. Stamey and Miss Grace Lilies. The
guests were Miss Mildred Fremaine,
Miss Katheryne Hooper, Miss Della
Smythe of Claramore. Oklahoma, Miss
Bertha Oliver, Miss Lenna Burkhart,
Miss Marguerite Allen, Miss Lilly NC
Fadden, Miss Lena Williams, Miss Flor
ence Lepper, Miss Ruth Ludington,
Miss Leona Orner, Miss Margaret Tas-
ker, Miss Grace Greenwood, Miss Relta
Adams Miss Grace McFadden, Miss
Hazel Messick, Miss Hazel Stalker and
little Lila Hooper; Mr.. Leslie Stamey,
Mr.. Hubert Glass, Mr.. Ray Rathburn.
Mr.. Albert Crouch, Mr.. Frank Thomas,
Mr.. Albert Stone, Mr.. Ray Callahan, Mr..
Herman Van Langdon, Mr.. Walter
Stamey. Mr.. Harold Lepper, Mr.. Elmer
Burkhart Mr.. Harold Oliver, MT. Al
fred Crouch. Mr.. Phillip Ward, Master
| Charley Hooper and Mr.. G. v. Stamey.
= =
Miss Singleton says that men are
convenient but not necessary. Is that
| the way most women regard them!
NO" replied Miss Twotyme after a
moments reflection, I think Miss SIN
| gleton is the exception: most OF us re-
| gard them as necessary but inconven-
lent"
1
| Notes and Personal Mention.
| Miss Marion Thompson will go to
Lawrence Friday for a Beta dance
She will be a guest at the Fl Pnl
| chapter house.
| Mr.. Paul Lovewe1l left today for
| Chicago on business trip. MIS-
| T md their daughter Peggy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS

What might have been a serious
affair at the Lyceum theater in De-
troft was prevented by the presence
OF mind and good judgment of Lille
Sutherland, the clever commedienne
of the Show Girl company, which
appears at the Grand tonight. Miss
Sutherland, the clever Coincidence
specially, heard the cry Of fire" In
stantly the house was in a. com1no-
ton, and a wild rush was begun for
the exits. Miss Sutherland, rea1iz-
ing the danger of a panic, stepped
down to the footlights and called to
everyone to sit down and be calm.
Her splendid example quieted the
apprehension of the audience, and in
g few moments quiet was restored
and the play proceeded. The clang of
q fire engine, returning from a fire,
started the trouble, which might have
resulted very seriously but for Miss
Sutherland's quick wit and prompt
action.
OF Florence Gear and Cupid at
vassar'' the News and Courier of
Charleston, s. c., said recently:
1.-TWO large audiences laughed and
applauded at the Academy of Music
yesterday, afternoon and night. The
play was called Cupid at Vassar,' and
the author had planned a string of
1arks for a lot of college girls that
There Is one serious love story in
yo1ved, and some minor ones, but a
great deal of time is given to the coll
lege romps, and the audience is in
troduced to Jolly lot of under
graduates and seniors, full of fun and
mischief and ready to sing or dance,
with or without provocation-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

Florence Gear, who has visited
Charleston on several previous occass-
ions, has the top line in the list of
VaSSar girls, and she makes good
as they say of ball players and horses
that get under the wire ahead of the
field. Cupid's part in having the
right and wrong people badly assorted
for while. and then Strengthening
things up in proper style at the end,
was appreciated. Miss Gear is not
only pretty and graceful, but she has
sweet strong voice and her songs
were all we'll received. Miss Joseph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

Leaving Topeka for Kansas City in the
morning is the Union Pacific No, los
at 6:15 a. m, arriving in Kansas City
at 1918 a. m. The afternoon train
returning is the earliest train into To-
peka at 6:15 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03
"Whh MohunsJeigh :" I cried.

"Whu, MohunsJeigh I cried.
 leigh flor if you'll point him out in time. that's what I shall call you. right under his nose. You see, this is pri- vste beach. We all subscribe for our bath houses, but you'll be our guest, of course, and I'll put Mir. Pitchley's box at your service. He's gone of fishing for a few days. Only 10 think of tho Earl of Mohunsleigh being turned back. Delicious"'
 Cant say I thought of 1t that way till now said AIohunsieigh. pulling his wiry mustache and condescend- ing to grin slightly at last. But it's true I'm not millionaire you know"
 You're an earl You can't say you're not for |, read in the Flash light only the other day that the Earl of Mohunsleign had sailed for Amer ica. though it couldn't he ascertained on what ship
 Didn't knGw there was any partic- ular reason why it should be ascer- tained.' said MoEansIeigh. I've run over to visit a chap in California dashed nice chap. too. but thought I'd have q Shn; at New York first, and blest if l could stand it, Never could stand being srillcd since d sunstroke 1 got when l was serving in India
 Dear mo. who and what does lord serve:" broke in Miss Pitchley. which surprised Mohunsleigh and me both so much that he stared and blushe.i Er't she didn't. though no -'-i uncer vFfs age. at least would
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03
Alleged Spy Assassinated.

Constantinople, Dec 3-General 1smail Mahir Pasha, former aide de camp of the sultan, who investi- gated the revolutionary movement in the army last May, and who was con sidered to have been spy of the old regime, was assassinated last night in the Stamboul quarter of the city. He was approached by an officer the army, who fired five revolver shots at his victim. The assassin es- capped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

We met great many people whom Sally and Potter knew, and just as Potter had said. Here we are at Bai. ley's beach," that handsome Mrs. Pitchley and her stepdaughter, with Mir. Doremus came up. They called to us, so we stopped to speak, and l was pleased, because. I'd been wanting to know them. We were introduced, md I was wondering what Mrs. Ess Kay would do if she could see us chat ting with the Pitchleys in sight of all Newport when little thin man, look Ing perfectly furious, with striped bathing suit rolled up under his arm, came hopping along toward us as if he were a cricket ball that somebody had batted off the beach.
 His panama hat was on the back of his head. His single eyeglass on its chain was flying out behind him in the breeze, and my first thought was how comical he looked. My second, as he came nearer, was something quite different.
 Nus, houuuolSlSus SIlSu.
 He stopped hopping so abruptly that he stumbled and nearly fell down.
 Hello. Bettyr' he growled, hauling of his hat as if he hated the bother of doing 1t. Where did you spring from?'
 Home Where on earth did you spring fromy' echoed. .
 They've sprung me off their beast ly beach," said he. glaring and sticking In his eyeglass. Then he almost waved his hideous little bathing suit at me. Wouldn't let me bathe, the bounders!"
 Wouldn't let you bathe?"
 "No. Said: You can't get In here. This beach is for millionaires.' I'm blest If don't shake the sand off my feet as soon as can pack up and get out"
 No, no! Don't do that" I begged. There's some mistake perhaps
 No, there isn't" said he. "I'm not millionaire. But did think looked IS ii could afford a bath"
 Sally. dear, do let me introduce my cousin, Lord Mohunsleigh," I said in great hurry.
 Potter opened his eyes at the thin little man, and Mrs. and Miss Pitchley looked at him with interest
 Do introduce us all," laughed Mrs. Pitchley, ''and then we can sympa- shize with Lord-Lord-o but I can never learn to pronounce him.
 introduced him to the mother and Stepdaughter then, though I hadn't thought of its being necessary, and explained that my cousin, though spelled very elaborately, was pro- nounced Moonsee. He had evidently abandoned all in- tention of immediate flight now, and his rage was visibly cooling. He was looking at Mrs. Pitchley with quite as much interest as she showed in him and with even more at the girl, al- though he talked to Potter Parker and answered his questions quite civilly. He explained that he had actually been ordered away from the beach, bathing suit and all, by some ''imper- tinent ass of an official"
 Potter was hospitably distressed, but Mrs. Pitchley was moved to laugh Ter.
 .''Ha, ha, won't the man be sick when he sees you coming back with us and hears us call you Lord Mohuns-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03
MORSE GETS A STAY.
New York Banker Fighting Hard to
 Keep Out of Prison.

New York. Dec 3.-Charles w. Morse, who is in the Tombs prison on stay of execution of his sentence or fifteen years for violation of the federal banking laws, was granted au extension until next February, to- day, when writ of error, granted by the circuit court of appeals, ex- pired. Morse's attorneys asked for the extension for the sake of drawing up a more complete bill of excep tions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

WANTED-fou to know that I have been in the music business all my life. Music is my speciality. It will be to your interest to call and seei me If you want piano or any other| musical instrument Please re- member that am not with the Full ton Music Co, but am located at 95 Bank st lover Mullings's). James M. Fulton. 12-1-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

WANTED-Everybody to try box of Bliss Native Herbs. the great blood purifier, kidney and liver regulator, 200 tablets $1, and the dollar back If they fail to aenefit. Fred WohIf- arth, 149 South Main st, Waterbury
 agent. 1l-30-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03
Shot by Brother-in.Law.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec 3.-B. NJ. O'Rear, a prominent citizen, was shot ana killed yesterday afternoon at Carbon Hill. Ala, in Walker county, by J. T. Wakefield, his brother-in- law. The affair is said to have re. suited from family troubles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

to know that my method of selling pianos is money saving proposition. Why pay $400 for piano when you can get one just as good and in many cases much better for $500? Remember I am located at 95 Bank st, and have no connection with the store on Grand st. James M. Fulton. 12-1-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

.1. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT, store fitting speciality. .Ofice and shop with J. E. Smith & Co, 65 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave; postoffice box h..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY ss. PROBATE D Court Dec. 3rd. 1908.
 Estate of Daniel Kelly late of Waterbury in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Water bury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their account properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery, All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Mary Kelly, Administratrix
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03
To All Whom II May Concern

l hereby forbid all persons harbor- ing or trusting any person on my ac- count as I shall pay no bills after this date except those personally contracted.
 R. R. HARDER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

MACHINIST-Have building and or ders; wish to connect with party having some trade and machinery. Address U. S., Evening Democrat.
 10-6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

TO RENT-Five rooms, first floor. 6S Vine st; rooms, second floor, 60 Vine st; 1 rooms, first floor, 93 Wood st; all improvements, fine condition: rent low for winter. w. R. Price. 16 Willard st. Phone e55-3. 10-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

LOST-Opal rosary beads, dfopped in the Auditorium Sunday night. Finder please return to Democrat office 12-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

TO RENT-On Walnut st, two five room rents, first and third floor, $10 and $15; all improvements. h. quire George N. Marshall, 16 East Main st, room 2. evenings only.
 11-13-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

Piano certificate given away, $50 certificate. Lady having a piano will give to anyone wishing to buy a piano this certificate, val ued at $50. If you need piano and wish to save $50 write at once for this certificate. Mrs Helen Palmer, Marion, Conn. 11-2S-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

FOR SALE-A large building lot at the corner of Bishop and Hopkins sts, will be sold at public auction on Saturday, Dec 5, 1908, at 9 o'clock p. m., unless otherwise disposed of before said date. This property must be sold to close an estate. In- quire room z. 95 Bank st. 12-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO RENT-Teuement of five rooms, all Improvements. second floor, pa pered and painted newly. Inquire of Mrs Dennis Flavin, 7S5 Baldwin St, 12-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

DANBURY HAT STORE. "A Grand st, is where you get that $190 and s1.40 hat that in years past you have found has no equal Remem- Der the place, "A Grand st, opposite Democrat office. 9-16-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-03

FOR SALE-Slightly used pianosl good as new, and a bargain. It will pay you to call and see this piano at James NJ. Fulton's new music ] store. Don't make mistake in the place, 95 Bank st is the. number. !
 12-1-3