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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
BIG CROWD HEARD CANTATA.
"Queen Esther Presented to an Au-
dicnce of $500 in Auditorium.

The cantata Queen Esther sung
by the Topeka Oratorio society Friday
evening by a cast of Topeka singers,
attracted an audience of $500 people
This was the second rendition of the
cantata in Topeka this summer, and
Friday evening, as on June %, the
production was received with marked
pleasure by tho audience. Queen
Esther as produced Friday evening
was strictly an amateur performance,
but this fact did not detract from the
effect, as many of the performers
are artists.
The lack of standard theatrical ac-
compartments was overcome by the
clever and attractive arrangement of
the auditorium stage, and the produc-
ton was high class. There were four
teen characters in the cast and they
were assisted in the production by a
chorus of $50 we'll trained voices. The
costumes were elaborate and the stage
presence OF the performers equal to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
NEED WORK IN KANSAS.
Hitchcock Hears From Sunfiowcr
State Republicans at Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 14-Chairman
Hitchcock of the Republican national
committee and members of his staff
Hitchcock Immediately began work
on matters which have accumulated
at the western headquarters during
his absence in the east.
Political leaders from South
Dakota, Minnesota and Kansas;
Tennessee and Kentucky, con-
ferred with Mr.. Hitchcock during the
forenoon. Reports made from these
states indicate that much work is
needed in Kansas and South Dakota
to offset Bryan's popularity and to
contend with the fractional troubles
In the Republican ranks. Minnesota
was reported to be safely Republican
so far as the national ticket is con-
cerned, but it was said that the con-
test will be very close over the gov
ernorship The leaders from Ten
nessee and Kentucky said they were
hopeful of carrying these states for
TAFT and Sherman. Chairman Newell
Sanders of the Tennessee committee.
was particularly enthusiastic because
of the settlement of the troubles
there by which all factions have been
united in support of Tillman. the Re-
publican candidate for governor.
Chairman Hitchcock is consulting
with Senator Dixon, director of the
western speakers bureau and the
state chairmen present concerning
Mr.. Taft's speaking itinerary. All of
the states want Taft and the officials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14

of the western headquarters are be-
ginning to suspect that some of the
pessimism that has been displayed
about conditions in certain states is
for the purpose of furthering the
chances of getting the Republican
candidate. The demands for Mr.
Taft's presence have been so insistent
that Chairman Hitchcock is EN-
barrassed in making up schedule of
dates.
The first big speech by Mr.. Taft
will be made at Cincinnati Septem-
Der %, at the convention of the Ma
tional League of Republican clubs at
which Senator Foraker will be one
of the speakers. The next engage
ment scheduled for Mr. Taft is in this
city on October Z, when he will speak
before the deep waterways conven-
vention. The time between these
dates is open and it is likely that Mr..
Taft may make a number of speeches
in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. The
itinerary for this trip will be made
up before Mr.. Hitchcock returns east
tomorrow.
1t has not been decided whether
Mr.. Taft will go to Nebraska, but
the present indications are that he
will make a number of speeches there
about October Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14

Elmer ShuItz Leaves Topeka.
Elmer G. Shultz, who for a numbe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
SOLDIERS WERE GOOD.
Only Two of Them Landed in the
City Lock Up Sunday.

The police were kept reasonably
busy over Sunday, but notwithstand-
ing the fact that there were over
5000 soldiers in the city, and the
wild ways of warriors are proverbial,
business was not as good at the city
prison as on the Sunday before
which marked the beginning of the
state fair. Only two soldiers.
Saunders Newport and George
Humphrey. were arrested during the
stay of the troops in the city, and
the charges against them were of the
ordinary kind, drunk and disorderly.
Both men were released on request
of their company captain.
Hattie Cornish, negress living on
the North Side, was arrested on
complaint of Line Smith, another
negress, who claimed that Hattie dis
turned her peace to a marked extent
on the Sabbath. This case reached
the proportions of a neighborhood
row and will be settled by the long
suffering Judge Urmy in police court
this morning.
Pete Bagan and E. Lewis, both
negroes. were arrested" for fighting,
and Willard Pierce paid a dollar for
the privilege of exceeding the speed
limit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14

DIR. C. B. Van Horn, head of the To-
peka Provident association for many
years, has retired from the work to
give his attention to his profession.
Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Justis of Wash
ington, Kan, take charge of the provi-
dent work this week. Mr.. Justis is
graduate of Baker university and comes
here with the highest recommenda-
TONS He and his wife are determined
to devote their lives to this work and
with this spirit and his eminent quail
fications are sure to make a success OF
the work
DIR. and Mrs. Van Horn will keep in
touch with the work for few months
and aid the new manager and his wife
in every way possible.
Mr.. Justis, in speaking of his work
here said:
II enter the work of general secre-
tary of the Topeka Provident associa-
ton feeling keenly my inexperience
and inability when compared with my
predecessor. Dr. Van Horn. 1 enter,
however, with all sincerity and an en-
thusiasm that comes from the belief
that I am entering a most interesting
and important work a work which
deals with the sociological and eco
nomic problem of caring for and help
ing into more Independent and happy
life that large class of handicapped and
unfortunate humanity found in every
city. Since the association is support
ed by the voluntary contributions OF
the citizens of Topeka, feel that they
have right to know just what We are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
TT is STILL $500 SHORT.
Pennant Fund for Baseball Players
Needs Help.

The Topeka pennant fund is still in
arrears. 1t is thought that at the most
the fund won't reach over $780, Even
this, however, will prove a nice bonus
for the Topeka players and the amount
that has been raised will be divided
among the players. No more soliciting
will be done and those who have SUBJ
scribed to the fund will please remit,
any method of remittance being ac-
ceptable. The sporting writer's who
have had charge of raising the fund
won't have time to do any collecting
as they have other newspaper stunts
to perform. So please send the amount
of your subscription to the sporting ed
itor of the Capital or State Journal.
The following is the present standing
of the fund:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
DIR. c. B. VAN HORN RETu,Es.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Justis in Charge
of Proyident Association Work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
MAYOR GREEN HOME.
May Allow Morris jenkins to Have
Another Hearing.

Mayor Green returned Saturday
night from his vacation trip up in the
northern lakes. He resumed his du-
ties today and spent a busy day in his
office at the city hall.
In relation to the Morris jenkins
case at the police station. Mr.. Green
said:
II will not take any action on the
matter unless Mr.. Jenkins, feeling
that he has received wrong treatment,
desires an investigation. Mr.. Horn
performed the duties of mayor DUR
ing my absence and l will make no
changes as to his policies"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
Mrs. purviance Is Very Sick.

Mrs. A K. Purviance, owner of the
hotel of the same name at 217 West
Fifth street, was taken to the Keith
hospital today where she will undergo
a serious operation. The Hotel Purvi-
ance has been closed and will remain
so for three or four weeks or until Mrs.
Purviance returns from the hospital.
Miss Edith Hoover. of st. Marys, a
sister of Mrs. Purviance, will remain
with her during her illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
Six Months for Mr.. Taylor.

Newton, Kan, Sept. 14.-W. I. Tay-
Tor, the Florence man who is confined
in the Harvey county Jail from having
run away from his wife and family
with his affinity" is not going to be
released until he has served his SEN
tence of six months. This is the courts
idea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14

that of the best of the musical COM
panies which visit this city
"Am 1 Awake, or Am L Sleeping,
a song by a quartet consisting of Mary
Mccormick, Ona Miller, ]. Thompson
and G. N. jackson was especially well
received as was a duet by Miss Ona
Miller and Harry Crow. The pro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14

of years has been city hall reporter for
the State Journal. left today for Rolio
Mo-. where he will enter the Missouri
School of Mines. Mr. Schultz Will
make meta1lurgy his speciality. He is a
graduate of Washburn college, and has
specialized during his college course "a
chemistry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14

doing, and also our aims and plans for
the work. Hence visitors are always
welcome at the building, where we
shall be pleased to show them through
the different departments of work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-14
Dress Goods Dept.
South aisle

duction was we'll received and reflect
ed credit on NJ. c. Holman, who has
directed the chorus.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-26

and other supplies will be promptly sent to the
secretary of each district branch club by Chair
man Jones, as soon as he receives notice OF its
organization.
Is. How long will it take to secure the 5,oo0,-
900 signatures to the National Issue Pledge?
That depends on how many of us unite in this
movement and keep it UP until our own district
is thoroughly canvassed.
For instance, if 900 Prohibition workers
in the United States-there easily twice that
many-put in just an hour apiece today and each
secure the names of only ten of their friends
the whole 100000 would be easily secured be
fore dinner time.
Or, let only one-tenth of that number, $4,000
Prohibition friends, secure ten names day tor
ten days-in that case the 100000 signatures
would be obtained in less than fortnights time
Or, suppose only 10000 Prohibition friends
one in each of 10000 election districts began
today and each secured only twenty-five names
per week-it would take but one month to
reach the first 100000 MARYLAND twenty weeks.
at the same rate, to complete the 100000
rollment.
We need and expect to add an average of at
double and triple this number weekly.
Every friend who is willing to at once become
one more canvasser for at least 100 names, will
help set the ball rolling with irresistible i'm
petus
Is. What hope is there that the question of
Prohibition will become the great national issue
in this national campaign of 1908?
First The people are at last wide awake to
the great issue, and the wonderful Prohibition
movement which began in the South is now vic
toriously sweeping through every section of the
land
Second The entire liquor traffic of America
really panic-stricken at the rising tide of long
overdue public condemnation, are openly con-
solidating their interests in the strongest
tiona1 organizations that unlimited capital and
frightened greed can devise or achieve, with the
avowed purpose to make direct assault upon
every local Prohibition community and lay siege
to every state where the saloon business has been
abolished
This means that the patriotic citizenship of
America must take up their gauge of final con
f1ict thus impudently flung down, and meet them
squarely in nationwide battle, retire from
the field disastrously worsted
Third and most significant, The great daily
press and political leaders of the nation by their
own confession, recognize that the people will
this year decide the issues of the campaign and
that the Prohibition reform is the supreme
question of the hour in three fourths of the
states of the Union, and instead of receding, is
rapidly assuming larger and larger proportions
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-26

ton laws enacted by themselves either by direct
vote by their chosen representatives. That
is, majority of two-ffths of all the voters of
the nation, or at least 100000 voters in this
Prohibition territory alone (based on the 1904
election) are constructivey opposed to the sa
loon and the liquor traffic.
But in addition to these it may be conserva-
lively estimated that in all the rest of the coun-
try at least one-third of the voters are also op-
posed to the liquor business.
That would include more than 100000 addi-
tonal voters.
Or, in all, there are, it may be conservatively
estimated, 100000 voters who are today op-
posed to the legalized drink traffic and most of
whom have already opposed it in local elections.
Let these 100000 voters once stand united
at the polls for the national Prohibition of the
liquor traffic and nothing can withstand their
irresistible influence.
2. What is the probable voting strength of
the liquor traffic?
The liquor business "controls,' that u.s. owns,
for its own political purposes less than 1000, 900
voters who as drink makers and sellers are now
in its pay; and in addition not more than 2,OO0,
900 drunkards and hangers-on whose franchise
might be controlled through their appetite
g. What about the other 100000 votes?
There are more than 100000 American vot-
ers, besides those noted, who not connected
with the liquor business, and large proportion
of whom might be won to the support of
straight national Prohibition issue, if it seemed
at all hopeful of success.
4. What have these facts to do with the
National Issue Club Movement"
These facts are the basis for the National
Issue Clubs" purpose to enroll at least 100000
voters in the United States in a covenant to
candidates for President and Vice-President as
place themselves on record for national Prohi-
bition Of the liquor traffic
S. Has the National Issue Club" definite
plan of organization to push this 100000
rollment canvass?
Yes The National Issue Club" proposes to
organize every election district in the United
States-whether precinct, ward, township, parish
or county-with a local branch consisting of two
or more members who have signed the National
Issue Pledge, and will agree far as possible
to give every voter in their district chance to
enroll himself by signing one of the blanks
6. What is the text of the National Issue"
pledge?
Every pledge reads as follows:
Believing that the prohibition of the
manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors for
beverage purposes is the most important
national issue before the American people,
nd t1ooft he AZ
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-26

on record as favoring the entire prohibition
of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic
liquors for beverage purposes.
Il have the privilege OF releasing myself
from this obligation at any time by notifying
the secretary of my district national head
quarters, the Temple, Chicago, in writing,
of my resignation as member.
z. Is the National Issue Club canvass con-
fined to any or more sections of the country?
No. Already there are earnest and enthu-
siastic workers and canvassers for the National
Issue Pledge movement enrolled in forty-seven
states and territories of the Union, and their
numbers are being rapidly increased daily.
8. Who is wanted to press the National Issue
Pledge canvass-voters non-voters, or both?
Everybody who is interested, but in particular
you! Whether you are voter or non
voter, man, woman boy or girl, you are the one
who is needed to help this great movement in
the district you live in. If you will help, write
Chairman JONES' 90 La Sale street, Chicago,
today.
9. What badge or emblem does each National
Issue Pledge-signer receive?
Every member of the National Issue Club"
l. e., every who signs the National Issue
Pledge, will receive the beautiful oval emblem
button, which upon a pure white background
shows in gold letters the watchwords: "The
National Issue'-"Settle It-19O8" inscribed
above and below an American eagle in the cen
ter bearing shield of the national ensign in
colors
10. What fees or dues are required of Ma
tional Issue Club members?
There are no compulsory dues, but it is sug-
gested that each member pay into the local
branch treasury or remit to National Chairman
Charles R. JONES' 90 La Sale street. Chicago,
a membership fee of 25 cents or more to aid in
extending the movement as rapidly as possible
throughout the country.
II. When may each district branch of the
National Issue Club be organized?
Every electoral district in the United States
should organize its own particular branch of the
National Issue Club as soon as there are two
or more members of the club in that district.
10. What officers shall each district organiza-
ton elect?
A president, vice-president, secretary and
treasurer shall constitute the executive commit
tee and be elected to serve until the first meet
ing in March or September or until their sue
cessors are chosen
10. District meetings?
At the call of the president, the executive COM
mittee or three or more members
A. How shall the work in each district be
carried on?
Aside from all general suggestions from the
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-26
NATIONAL ISSUE MOVEMENT
Detailed Statement of National Committees Plan of Voters Pledge
Work-What Is Be Done no MustD

THE following political catechism is prepared
by National Headquarters and is to be COM
mended for its brief but complete presentation
of facts that ought to be understood regarding
the National Issue Observation-Disclosures Note
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-26

1. How many voters in
the United States favor
national Prohibition?
At least 4O,O0O,OOO people
the United States favor
now living under Prohibi-
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-17
JR. o. U. A. M.

General Lawtou Council met last night
and transacted important business. Tic
committee on the anniversary celebration
reported progress.
North star Council will visit Monroe
Council No. 232 to morrow night at 1903
Market street.
AT the meeting of Marcus l.. Ward Coun-
Gil No. 20S, held last night at 1874 Market
street, 1t was decided 10 care for members
out OF work by holding them in member
ship for a reasonable length Of time.
Prospect Council will meet tonight and
use, for the first time. it's new initiating
ceremony. The uniformed rank is arrang-
Ing for a recention to be hold in the New
Auditorium on January %.
Essex Council will meet tonight. at sol
Orange street. The report of the treasurer
shows the council to be in a nourlshlng
condition with more than $1,000 In tho
treasury.
George A. Halsey Council No. 1872 will
meet tonight at 57 Orange street. There
will be limitations. A minstrel perform
ance will be given under the auspices Of
the council in the New Auditorium next
month.
Robert Fulton Council No. "a will meet
tonight at 675 Broad street. Candidates will
be initiated,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-17
VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS.

Robert Gushing Post No. u, American
Veterans Of Foreign Service, has issued the
following statement to set at naugbt
rumors that arc in circulation concerning
the new organization:
This order Is not opposed to any other
veteran organization, neither is its scope
aud plan different. Rather is ii anxious to
affiliate with all veteran organizations
whose object IS the interest and welfare of
the soldiers who fought in the war with
Spain, and the fraternal assistance to the
antilles OF such veterans, We invite in
s%pection Of our constitution and bylaws
and the fundamental principles of Its
workings.
The charter will remain open a short
while.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Lincoln Post.
c.. A. r.. will Install officers tonight. The
members of Lincoln Post nave been in
Vited to attend.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-17
M. G. v. coNcoRDIA ELECTS.

These officers Of the M. G.. V. Concordia
were elected at the annual meeting In
Harburger's Hall last night: President,
Jacob L. Goepferich: vice-presidcnt, Will
lam Coerper; recording secretary, Louis
Werrell; financial secretary, Albert Lac
MANN: trustee, Adolph F.. Hensler; direc-
tor, Emil Tesche: vice-director, Henry
Bgner. President Goepferich has held his
position since 1891, and Secretary Wer-
rell's election is the eleventh. The finance
committee is made up of f. Mueller and
j.. Regner, while Carl Benkert will con-
tlnue to act as collector. Several honorary
members were elected, and a committee
named to make arrangements for the an
nual masked dance.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-17
CHA TIE R IS
RETURNED TO
TRlLUMINAR
Hereafter Only Master Will
Give Out Information.
Lodge Elects Officers.

The charter of Triluminar Lodge, r..
several weeks ago by the grand master,
was returned to the lodge Wednesday
night. Members had an inkling of Its
probable return, and as a result $50 Of
them were present in the lodge rooms
at 482 Broad street.
The grand master appeared and re-
turned tho charter to Master Mari
conda, and then spent the evening with
the lodge.
The deferred election of officers took
place and resulted as follows: Henry
F. Frye, master; David Longfelder,
senior warden; Isaac Fleischman,
junior warden; Bernard Harris, senior
deacon; George T. Peck, Junior deacon;
Abram Hammock, treasurer; Oscar
Wiener, treasurer.
The meeting was a harmonious one,
and the new officers started on their
duties with the knowledge that the
dove of peace would remain with folded
wings hereafter, as all members pres
ent agreed that no information would
he given out concerning the lodge.
The master is to be the only mem
Der who will be privileged to talk about
the lodge, and all agreed to refer any
one looking for information to him.
The lodge will celebrate it's thirty
sixth anniversary next Monday night
with an entertainment n reception
to be held in the New Auditorium.
The committee in charge reported that
everything was in readiness for the
~oCca sion.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-17

John Goehring, Herman A.. Dittler, George
Hermann, George Grimule and Frederick
Knopf; to Communication Central So
ciety. George Grimme, Herman j. Schu-
bert, August A. Sippel. Frederick Won der
Az, c. Grau1Ing, Adolph klaunig and
Lebrecht Fritzsche.
1t was decided to make preliminary ar
engagements for the celebration OF the
soeiety's golden jubilee, which will be
held late in the fall of 1909, and Director
Lorenz will be asked to compose n festal
chorus for the occasion. The Arions will
have a "commers' shortly, to which the
NJ. G. V. Phoenix and the Schwaebischer
Saengerbund Will be invited. The reports
of the officers showed prosperity in every
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-17

ing HutIey their home they occupied 4
large house in Clinton place. this city
known as "The Homestead Park section, .
from James j. Hibb, a local lawyer, and
in addition to securing goods from bust
ness men in the vicinity, they secured
clothing and other articles from neigh
bors.
The house vas opposite the home of
TJnder-Sheriff Mason's sister, and when he
was told of the circumstances yesterday
he Immediately suspected that the woman
was The same person. When the family
arrived in the Clinton place house they
announced that they came from Cincin-
natl and thai the freight trains contain
ing their furniture was delayed in q