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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-09
PASS THE SMILE ALONG.
Invitations Issued to Join the Optf-
mistic Club OF America.

New York, Jan. 9.-Humor is being
to be serious effort to gather the true
optimists of the county into one big or
ganization through the efforts of the
Optimistic Club Of America, with Of
fees at 50 Broadway Governor Cutler
Of Utah Is chairman of the clubs ex-
ecutfve committee, which has sent out
thousands of copies Of a circular con-
tanning the platform, headed by the fol-
lowing:
"'Twixt optimist and pessimist,
The difference is droll;
The optimist sees the doughnut;
The pessimist the hole
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-09

The club invites every man who car
smile in the face of trouble to join and
pass the smile along
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-09

Hub said the grafter's wife.
"Well?"
step into the cellar and see If you can
shake down that furnace. "-PittsburB
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-09

North TOPEKA news

Items for tbs North Topeka column my
be left at the PetTo &. WoodfoId dug
store, S39 North Kan sas avenue, OK call
the North Side reporter ct her aome.
Ind. phone S21
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-09

Items for the East Topeka column may
De telephoned to Ind. phone GIL
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
A Laugh, an Easy Mind, and
Occupation, Says Helena
Garrick.
HAS OWN NOTIONS
ABOUT HER GOWNS
William Golfers Sister Wears the
Dlrectoire, But Cut on
Original Lines.

A good laugh, an easy mind, and
plenty Of occupation are the best tOnics
in the whole world, is Helena Collier
Garrick's way Of looking at things. Mrs.
GarTick. who is the chief member of the
company supporting her brother. VIII
liam Collier, in '"Fhe Patriot" failed 60
mention the fact that an additional
tonic for woman might be found in
consciousness that her gowns are pat
termed along the latest and smartest
lines, and that she IS the envy Of her
kind in consequence.
Mrs. Garrick deplOres the extreme
ends 10 which Dame Fashions decree
is being carried as regards the Direc-
toife mode, and believes IT is possible
to get Zines" without resorting to vuI-
gar methods. She believes It is possible
TO get the proper effect in these gowns
without revealing the direct lines Of the
figure, and her theory istproved in three
stunning gowns Mrs. Garrick is wearing
in The Patriot
One is a beautiful. delicate green silk.
handsomely embroidered in silver. Its
sweeping train falls from the waist
line. yet there is 20 manifest division
between the shoulder and hip line. so
cleVerly are the prescribed lines drawn.
Another is a walking suit OF one Of
the new soft toned materials, show
ing mixture Of mauve and wine color.
This is also a DirectOire model, and the
coat, reaching below the knees and cut
away IN the front, is a stunning reveal
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
BUY BARGAINS
FOR NEXT YEAR

The wise and thoughtful girl will
look year ahead. ana take advantage
OF the bargains in hats and shoes, az
the present time. She viii be able 20
wear them for a few months now. FOR
special occasions. and next season, when
everything is more expensive, she Will
have them for everyday wear This
has been termed compound interest on
economy" Styles do not change so
radically as to make this suggestion
impractical
The young business woman can look
better and save money b. taking ad-
vantage Of the prevailing style OF the
Cne-DIece fTOCE. instead Of wearing The
white blouse and dark skirt IT IS more
becoming and saves laundry bills. pa
tence- and the ever firing mending Z
the delicate fabric and lace
Dark silk tailored waists seem so
much moro practical than the white.
that wrinkle and sail so readily and
are unbecoming 70 any but the trim
NEST ..gITe.
In considering her fall suit. If she
VIII have IL made by a competent tail
or, and have IL well fitted. she will
make a good investment She will new
er look shCddy, even when the suit
IS very Old, n Il Is kept pressed bv
the tailor. and the third season for
such q suit IS better than the end %
the first season for a cheap store suit.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
QUAKER CITY READY
FOR FOUNDERS WEEK
Twenty-eight Little Girls Will Light
Commemorative Lamps
With Magic WandS.

PHILADELPHIA Oct. 3.-With every
thing in readiness down to the smallest
detail, Founders Week will officially be-
gin at O'Clock this evening with the
Illuminating OF the tWenty-eight com
memoratiYe lamps surrounding city
hall.
At that time, in the presence Of Mayor
Reyburn, the presidents Of both
branches of city councils, the depart
ment directors, and other city officials.
twenty-eight little school girls, dressed
In white and wearing sashes Of the
city's colors, headed by James NJ Has
lett, jr., son Of the president Of Select
Council, viii touch each lamp with a
magic wand, causing it to burst forth
into light
At five minutes Of eight, the children
will leave the mayors office, and head
ed by band and six trumpeters. will
march to the north entrance OF CITY
hall, where the first commemorative
lamp Will be dedicated.
At the moment the lamp bursts forth
into illumination. the band viii plav and
the school children Will sing national
airs.
Mai. Gen. Frederick d. Grant. L :
a, commanding the Department of the
East, will act as chief marshal of the
military parade.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
BLACK COATS WORN
WITH WHITE SKIRTS

A great many cOlOred and black
coats are seen with white skirts with
a handsome white corded meteor SILK
skirt there was worn lately a green
silk coat which had a row Of narrow
black satin buttons on each side Of
the front and on the sleeves. The skirt
was trimmed with cease braided net
With skirt Of green and black strip
&c lawn there was seen the other day
little coat Of green silk with black
satin collar braided slightly with gilt
The waistcoat has held its own IN spite
OF the temperature, and appears when
ever an array Of fashionable coats is
IN evidence.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
MUSIC FOR BLIND
PLANNED FOR WEEK
Library of Congress Reading Room
Will Accommodate a Half
Hundred Visitors.

The following is the program for vol
unteer readings in the reading room for
the blind at the Library Of Congress,
2:30 TO $3.50 p. m:
Tuesday, October 6, the subject viii
be Esperanto at Chautauqua, Estin-
teco, Estonteco," by Mrs. Wilbur F.
Craft.
Thursday, October, S. Arthur D. Mayo
and Mrs. Ralph p. Barnard will give
a piano and song recital
Saturday. October 10, there will be rec
itations by Miss Mabel E. Rawlings and
Miss Deyere Wilton.
The readings and musicales at the
Library are primarily for the benefit
" the blind other persons will be
admitted TO the seating capacity Of the
room. which viii. however, accommodate
only fifty persons. in addition TO the
blind and their escorts. The first fifty
persons coming Will be seated. and ar
ter that the doors will be closed to the
general public
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
Bad Breath and
Sour Stomach
Stopped At Once With Pure Willow
Charcoal, the Greatest Gas
AbsOrber known.

There Is no necessity 70 suffer the
humiliation, chaErin and discomfort OF
had breath, biliOCsness. sour stomach.
gastr-tis. sluggish liver. etc. when a
little lozenge Of charcoal viii cleanse
the stomach and make II pure and
sweet
DO not drug yourself when a simple
little natural charcoal made from Ira
grant willow branches, sWeetened with
honey, viii add tone 70 your stomach
liver and inteStines. rapidly absorb
gases and stop foul doors Of all kinds
Charcoal will absorb one hundred
times its EEn volume in gas A box
fuh OF Caa cCOal placed IN a bed room
VIII keep the air Of such room pure
and sweet
A little charcoal IOzenEe dissolved on
the tongue after meals Will also keen
the stomach fresh and clean. Charcoal
IS justly called the scrubbing- brush for
the stomach The old monks Of medic
val times cured bad cases Of stomach
trouble, cast out devils from the sys-
ten Of man BY feeding such man
charcoal
ScienUhc men Of today believe IN The
great strength OF charcoal for the cure
Of human Ills Too much OF II cannot
harm one The system Graves II lust
ike an animal needs and Graves salt
every so often Charcoal goes into the
stomach gently and IS welcome. II set
ties down through the action Of the
stomach. and filters through ali the
food absorbing gas. aiding digestion
and giving tone 10 the Juices Sc that
when he food goes into the futsstines
ana there meets other digestive fluids.
the c1aTcf al holds the impurities and
thus keeps them from the blood.
StuarIS Charcoal LOZengeS are made
from pure willow They are preuarei
fragrant by the use OF honey and
sW6etened 50 they please the taste and
are easily dissolved.
They have an enormous sale thus
stamping them with the approval OF
the public. Every druggist sells them,
= cents Ter box Go 10 your druggist
today anC buy box. then after your
next meal take two OF three Of them
and Judge for yourself Of their merit.
Several taken at bed time viii prove
90 you IN TIE morning that they have
been ut work all night, for yolrr bad
2 reatn viii not be 50 bad after all
Send US your name and address and
we WI send YOU trial package by
mail free Address F. A Stuart 60
zoo Stuart Bldg, Marshall. Mich
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
Income of $2O,OOO
Provided She NeUer Marie.
Young School Teacher Is Left Small Fortune by New
York Woman on Condition That She Re
tla;n Single.

GREENWICH, Conn, Oct. 3--Provid-
ing she does not marry, Miss Eugenia
Warren, a teacher in the Cos Cob pub
lie schools, will receive the income Of
$4,000 through the viii OF Juliette w
Murray. of New York. who died in
Greenwich September L, at the age Of
seventy, leaving an estate valued at
$3.50, 900. Miss Warren IS an attractive
young woman. whose home wss near
the country residence Of Mrs Murray,
a neighbor Of Ernest Thompson seton
Mrs. Murray also bequeathed 5000 to
the Methodist Episcopal Hospital Of
Brooklyn; $1,000 TO her maid, Mary
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
CUP THAT CHEERS.

There is surely nothing more welcome
on a Wintry afternoon than a good
properly made cup Of tea Nor can
anything so stimulate jaded senses III
The summer season as the same impoT-
tation from the East, served in any OF
several ways. No tea Is drinkable by
any one with the slightest claims 70
taste unless it has been freshly brewed
within the last fifteen minutes, for in
stance,
The water must have just boiled fer
the first time. and only boiled five min
utes at longest The teapot must be
not the tea CeylOn or some other black
mixture, not the green or OOlOng va
rieties, if the best is desired AS TO the
teapot, though silver may charm the
eye. the ordinary cheap brown eaTthen-
ware makes better tea.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
TOMATO SOUFFLE.

The tomatoes must first be steWed as
follows: Scald and remove the skins.
cut off the blossoms and cut the toma-
toes IN quarters. Put into a saucepan
and simmer. uncovered. for one hour.
Drain on the juice-keeping it for SOUP
or sauce-add one Glove of garlic or
two slices Of onion, and simmer for an
other hour Drain of the liquid, press
the pulp through a sieve Ca rather
coarse One) and measure. To even. cup
ful allow two eggs. Beat the yOIks uIl-
til light. add to the tomato pulp, season
with salt and pepper Beat the whites
stiff and dry, mix lightly it'll the other
mixture, I'll the buttered sOufhe cases
three-quarters Cull and bake in a hot
oven for ten minutes Serve at once.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

germs. At any rate. the Giroux Mig.
Co, Of Buffalo. N Y. sole manufac-
turers Of Partisan Sage in the United
States, give through their agent. Henry
Evans, this money back guarantees. which
is no doubt strong enough and plain
enough 10 please the most exacting:
We guarantee Partisan Sage TO cure
dandruf in two weeks; 10 stop falling
hair; TO make dull, lifeless and coIorIess
hair beautiful and luxuriflnt; to cure all
itching diseases OF the scalp. or money
back"
The price is only 80 cents a large bot
tie at Henry Evans, Or by express,
all charges prepaid, from Giroux Mfg
Co, Buffalo. n. Y.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
SOUTHERN RECIPE
FOR FINE CATSUP

In the Gulf States, where the peo-
pie are overload Of delicious sauces,
pickles and Catsup, they have an ex-
celIenJ recipe for tomato catsup.
Good. ripe tomatoes should be
chosen and boiled 10 yield two gal
Ions OF juice. This IS put into a ket-
tie with a tablespoonful Eof ground
ginger, two Of ground cloves. one Of
allspice. cinnamon. and black pepper.
Two tablespOOnfuls OF grated horse
radish are added, with two Of salt. a
teasp0olful of cayenne pepper ana a
quart OF wine vinegar.
This is boiled until IL is thick. Then
four pounds OF brown sugar are
added. 1t IS taken from the fire and
LETT to cool When IL is cold bottle
and seal
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
WITH PLASTER OF PARIS.

Holes In the walk might be filled up
With plaster of Paris. Mold a little luup
10 fill the space and use a knife as a
troWel TO smooth il over nicely.
The housewife finds il discouragine to
attempt to drive a nail into the wall
and ind that the nail strikes a spot
that it not solid.
The nail can easily be extracted. the
hole filed up with plaster, and while
il is still wet the nail put into place.
allowing the substance to harden about
it.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

Wise. of Cos Cob. 5000 TO her coach
man, william Osborne; $1,000 10 the
Greenwich General Hospital: 5000 10
Dr. Kirk Wilder J. olmes; $4,000 10 a
friend, Olive c. Patterson, Of 432 Broad
way Cambridge, Mass, and $1,000 70
her friend Emily Jane La Forge. Of
Debevoise place, Brooklyn.
After dispOsing Of many valuable
pieces Of jcwelry anc the family silver
TO various relatives. the bulk OF the
property Is divided into two equal parts
one OF which goes 70 q niece, Miss
Emily Josephine Stacy, and the other
in equal shares to Alfred Murray Stacy
yuilette Frances Stacy, Helen Josephine
Stacy and Florence Emily Stacy
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
SATISFACTORY.

IL your young man to call tonight.
daughter go
He said he might drop around"
looked up his commercial rating to-
day"
How was it?'
Wei, I gave James orders TO chain
the bulldog"
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
LOCAL MENTION.

"Milk" Bread for Home Tables.
It's nutritious. delicious bread made in
the real home way and delivered fresh
from oven to table. Sc loaf Homemade
Pies. zoe. Holmes Bakery. 1st and 7,
SITS. Phones Linen. l440 and 14fI
"Star of the East" Flour, S5.7s Bbl.,
ID. sample. 19c; New Hominv. arc Of. .
New Beans. &c at; Potatoes. 25c ok ;
Onions. 25c PIX. Malaga Grapes. Zoe In
4 cans Tomatoes. 25c; Corn. &C. J. T. d.
Pyles' stores.
Big Vaudeville Bill Cameraphone Talk
ing Pictures Majestic Theater. Only 1Oc.
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. A. MIddiman & Co, 6l6 18th NV,
Carpets Cleaned and ReIaid, Mattresses
Renovated. z p Hinkel & Co., ass
Maine ave. sV. Phone NJ. 2O20-
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
DO NOT BE MORBID.

To a degree sensitiveness is a good
quality and one to be cherished. But
every fine quality has its defects, and
the defect Of undue sensitiveness is
morbidness.
Never torture yourself by wondering
II on this or the other occasion YOU
made yourself appear ridiculous
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
CHEAP CURTAIN HANGINGS.

To the woman looking for curtain
hangings, it is well to suggest 2 glimpse
Of the lawns and sheer materials used
for dresses. These are always less ex-
pensive at this time Of year than the
regular curtainlngs, and answer every
purpose.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
SALAD DRESSING.

To make a pretty and good-tasting
sardine salad. drain the OIL from the
American sardines, which az larger
than the genuine imported sardines. dip
them in French dressing, and lay them
on lettuce leaves. Bits Of watercress
may be added. or a red beet sliced into
little strins.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
BLOUSE SLEEVES
MUST BE IN RIGHT

A great deal depends on getting the
sleeves IN exactly the right position in
the blouse II is we'll Tor the home
dressmaker to pin or haste them most
carefully, looking to it that they do not
draw or pull a fraction Of an inch be-
fore stitching them into place.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

This department is conducted with
the desire to give information, and
10 be Of practical service 20 The
Times readers, II answers TO ques-
lions by mail are desired. stamped
and addressed envelopes must be in
closed No attention can be paid TO
questions relating To minor person
alities Of the stage. repubIshing Of
poems or quotations. or the solving
Of mathematical problems
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
NEW TUNICS ARE
CUT HIGH WASTED

A designer has brOUglH out a new
thing in the way Of tUnics. 1t is cut
circular, is a trifle high WASTED. and
Instead Of having a box plat down
the side II is slaShed open, finished
with two-inch hem at the edge and
Is then laced from side to side
through silk-cOvered eyelets
SILK or velvet ribbon IS used
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
FIRELESS COOKER
is GOOD DEVICE

It is stated that one of the best
friends of the ireless cooker is the
business woman or bachelor girI who
gets her own meals. for in it her food
is cooking while she is busy engaged
at her desk or elsewhere. It is Ger
tainly wonderful little device.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
HIGH GIRDLE MUCH WORN.

The very high girdle OF fancy Persian
silks and velvets is much worn, but s
only becoming TO those with long. STEM
der figures. A long bow Of ribbon is the
popular finish to these girdles: but the
princess gown without any color or
break at the waist line is becoming to
almost any figure.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
Loss of
SLEEP

Body and brain need sufficient
peaceful sleep each night to
repair the waste caused by the
physical and mental exertions
Of the day. Broken rest brings
on headache, dependency, II
ritability and nerve exhaustion.
When the nerve force is low,
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
LIBERTY SCARF ATTRACTIVE

The liberty scarf with the Persian Dor
DER Is most attractive as light shawl
for summer wear and its chief virt,e
is that it is easily cleansed at home
Wash in soapy water, rinse in tepid
water and nang in an airy place to dry.
Never press with an iron.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

ton in the new seasons latest fashions.
Mrs. GarTick Is quite the breeZiest
figure in the little comedy. and is play
ing only her second happy part In her
career She really has cutie as good a
time playing these delightfully."- refresh
ing roles as she appears TO. and de-
clares her Liberation from crying
parts" was fortunate
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
Supreme Court.

b. W.-AIelyiIe Weston FULLER, chief
Jusucei John Marshall Harlan, David
Josiah Brewer. Edward Douglass White.
Rufus w. Peclkham Joseph McKenna
oliver Wendell Holmes. William n.
Lay, William Henry Moody. associate
JUSTICES, compose the personnel OF the
United States SUpreme Court.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
Buffalo Bin's Show.

Il +. A: When Buffalo Bin first
showed In Washington IL was at the
old race track, near Mt Olivet Gene
terry. Back dates Of shows may be
procured by writing 20 the Dramatic
Mirror or the New York Clipper. both
published IN New York city.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
PUT HOT CLOTH ON PAN.

Should cakes stick to the pans put
n hot cloth on the bottom for a min
ute or two. II papers are used stick
ing is infrequent
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
TURPENTINE FOR CLEANING

a teaspoonful Of turpentine added TO
pail Of warm water is excellent for
all cleaning purposes. Also put a little
In suds on wash day
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
SLEEVES DISPENSED WITH.

In the latest dancing frock. sleeves are
practically dispensed with. there being
no concealment Of the arm from shoul-
der to finger tip Gloves are likewise a.
often conspicuous by their absence a.
by their nreSence-
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
ANSWERS GIVEN
MANY INQUIRERS
Readers of The Washington
Times Get Prompt
Replies.

RUSH QUER rEs win be answer
ed by telephone. CsM Main $3.50 and
ask for The Times Bureau Of In
formation.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

Count the cups and count the cost.
Much is saved by using "Salada" Tea.
Sold only in sealed lead packets, never
~ Dsddlers or IN bulk.-Advt
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

ian Sage
He claims
most en-
phatical-
" that il
Is theonly
hair prep
a a ion
that will
XIII the
persistent
a a ndrffR
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
IN NEW YORK SOCIETY
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF THE 900
WHO HAVE LUXURIANT HAIR

In gay Kew York, where women get
their IDEAS from their sisters abroad, the
hair tonic called Partisan Sage is IN
great demand.
a great scientist. undoubtedly one Of
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
Ellington or Billion House.

J. NJ. M. There is no house Of either
name There is a Burlington House on
Vermont avenue, between L and N
streets, and a Benton House located az
- North Carolina avenue.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.


Of the most celebrated OF English SUI
fragists, will be a speaker at the nation
al congress OF woman sufrragIsts. 10 be
held in Buffalo, October Is to q. Mrs.
Snowden's husband is a member Of
parliament, and she VIII bring to her
American colleagues the true story OF
the suffagrette movement in Great Brit
ain.
One OF the unique features Of the
program for the national woman SUI
frage convention in Buffalo viii be the
presentation Of the resolutions adopted
by the first wOman's rights convention,
that Of Seneca Falls, in ls4S. Speakers
Of note viii defend these resolutions.
Five political parties in California
have incorporated their Endorsement of
woman suffrage In their respective plat
forms: Union Labor. Socialist. indie
pendence League. Prohibition. and Dem
ocratic. The State republican conven-
ton listened to a request for similar in
dorsement, declined 10 give IL. but ex-
tended a vote Of thanks TO the women
presenting the question. which the lat
ter as promptly declined to receive.
The twenty-third annual convention
Of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton will be held in the board OF trade
auditorium at Columbus. September %
and 80 The Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton Of Wisconsin will meet al Madison,
September %: that of Washington in
Seattle. October and 3; that of Iowa
at Boone. October p, 2S. and o. and
that Of New York at Buffalo, immedi-
ately preceding the meeting Of the ma
tiOnaL
Replying to an invitation to sneak ar
the national woman suffrage conven-
tiOn, Robert L Owen, United States
Senator from Oklahoma, writes:
The Democratic campaign will pre-
vent my attending the Buffalo conven-
ton, October Is. You have my earnest
sympathy. I still believe that women
are as good as men and entitled to as
many rights, and that the suffrage is
the right protective OF all other rights -
The Washington times., 1908-10-03
SALT WATER GARGLE GOOD.

Whenever the throat becomes irritated
q gargle Of salt water is most excel
lent.
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

ally Actress BascO Riding
as Safe as Old Way for Women, That There Is
Danger Of Elevating One Hip side Saddle
at
X this a in
eventually cause one hp
is much more dangerous than the
by rdin asid
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

the most eminent
hair specialists in
the world. is the
d iSCOVerer OF Paris
The Washington times., 1908-10-03

Replying to an invitation to speak at
the national woman suffrage conven-
ton, Robert L Owen. United States
Senator from Oklahoma, writes:
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-01-03

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best.