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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Planning Library for Quincy
School Pupils.
Students and Others Express
Interest in Proposition.
WILL AID In MATTER.
Encourage Young People to
Read Good Literature.
Other Items of Interest About
First Ward Affairs.

Indications are that in the near fu-
ture the Quincy school will be equip
ped with a suitable school library. Prof
e. F. Stanley. principal of the school
yesterday asked the pupils if they ia
vored and would aid in the proposition.
All expressed themselves for it and said
they would do what they could to push
the plan.
Professor Stanleys idea is to have a
carefully selected library of about 200
books suited to the needs of pupils
from the Fourth to Eighth grade to
be acquired by contributions OF books
or money from the pupils and others
interested. Judging from the interest
shown it will not be long before the
books are Forthcoming. This morning
find what books in their homes were
available for such a purpose. If the
library is established. books will be
loaned there to the pupils for a
certain period free of cost. At present,
in order to get books for reading. the
city library.
MY idea is to establish a library
which would interest the pupils in a
general way and also be suited for their
needs in school. I would like the IL
brary to be carefully selected so that
none Of the Slim the Slasher. the OAR
ing Des- 3rado' or like stuff and too
much light literature will creep in."
said Mr.. Stanley this morning.
with good books available the young
people will take readily to reading.
whereas If they have to cross over the
river to the city library they might
get out Of the habit-not to say any
thing against the city library, however
THE pupils seem to favor the idea
Of Quincy school library. When
spoke to them yesterday in the assem-
bly, room regarding the matter and
asked all who favored it to raise their
hands, every one did so. Afterwards
some Of them said to me: We are
anxious for this plan to be carried
through and will not let you forget it.
We will keep reminding you about the
library"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16

Frederick Greenwood Dies.
London, Dec. 16.-Frederick Green
wood, author and journalist, died today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16
SETTLED THE DISPUTE.
Charles McClintock Acts as a Go-Be-
tween-Saves Police Interference.

Twoforeigners. an Arab and a Dutch
man from an island in the Malay archi-
pelago. MET in Charles McChnteck' 8
store today and a rather interesting
and animated conversation which with
gestures and grinaces translated in
plain every day English was about as
follows:
Said the Arab to the Dutchman, Il
am from the sunny wales of Arabia, I
am known the world over as the most
refined and mild hammered individual
who ever visited America"
Said the Dutchman. my home is on
an Indian ocean island where the warm
Japan current fans vegetation, where
flowers bloom continually and where
fragrance and flavor are developed in
plants and fruits to the highest degree
I am the aristocrat of my home island
and I go into the best homes OF Topeka"
"Well, who are you any way?' asked
the Arab.
IT am Java and I pray who are your"
replied the Dutchman.
ct am Mocha, and there are none bet
ter
With this the two foreigners mixed
it and McClintock threw them into his
electric grinder and ground them to
the finest blend in the world. Two lit
tie grains of coffee. None better.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16

They have given him the name of War
rem Benefited.
Arthur Dewey and family and G. A.
Dewey and family left last night for
Montana, where they expect to make
their future home. Mrs. G. A. Dewey
is a sister of Mrs. Tom Asher of 1109
Central avenue. and Mrs. o. E. Himel-
burger of SIS Madison, whom she has
been visiting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16
Community Comment.

Human Nature Student: No, people
generally do not wear glasses just to
look intellectual. They wear them also
because they have to.
A Topeka man recently declined COM
plimentary tickets to the Grand for
himself and wife. He said that If his
wife acquired the "Grand'' taste she
would no longer be content with nickel
shows.
Trust the Wastburn girls to discov-
The 1andlady's eternal question::
shall I serve the potatoes fried or
mashed?"
Modest girl: The man you mention
was not necessarily winking at you. On
account of the cold perhaps he was try
ing to Itch his nose without remov-
ing his hands from his pockets.
The most awkward situation for a
bachelor is when he tries to hold an
infant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16

Weller's Clay-wood. Topeka Spice
Mills, 100 East Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16
Notes and Personals.


Mr.. and Mrs Charles Boast of 1864
Lincoln street. formerly of the North
side, are the parents of a baby boy,
born December 13.
The Mystic Circle is meeting this af-
ternoor at the home of Mrs. Harold at
1151 Kansas avenue.
Joseph L. Stephens of Chico, Cal.
is visiting his brother. M. Stephens. of
127 Holman street.
Miss Ella Cunningham and Miss Col
die Mowers of Silver Lake spent yes
terday with North side friends
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Neiswender, of
Silver Lake. were North side visitors
yesterday.
The following officers of the Kansas
Avenue M. e. church for the ensuing
year were elected at the business meet
ing of the board last night: Superin-
tendenu, Miss Minnie c. Wilson; assist
ant superintendent. Miss Mary Stevens,
primary superintendent. Miss Bertha
Kistler; secretary OF the Sunday school,
Leslie May; librarian, Charles Asquith;
secretary of the Sunday school board,
Miss Genevie Holman; chorister, F. 8.
French; organist. Miss Ida Henry.
Miss Rose Mayer will entertain for
her friends tonight at her home, at
Sz3 Jackson street.
William Owen of Hugo. Col, is visit
ing at the home Of his mother, Mrs.
William Owen. of 1884 Harrison street,
Miss Ethel Neiswender. of Kiro. is
visiting at the home of Miss Addie
Parker of 1101 Central avenue.
A linen shower was given for Miss
Mabel Marlatt at the home of her aunt.
Mrs. S. Thomas. of 1902 Quincy street.
Miss Marlatt will be married to Mr.. w.
H. Young of Belvue.
If you don't laugh at Dandy DAN"
a fountain of farcical fun, at the Bijou
tonight you should consult a physician
at once. Three other subjects, Paint
er's family quartette tomorrow night.
Matinee Saturday.
The Red Men, Wampanoah tribe No.
&c. are burning signal fires tonight as
token that large number of braves
must assemble at the meeting of the
tribe tonight for ralefaces are to be
adopted into the tribe after which
feast of corn and venison will be serv-
ed. Interpreted: A large attendance is
desired at the meeting of the North
Side Red Men. as initiation work, fol-
lowed by a banquet is to be held.
The members of the North side de-
gree Of Pocahontas are asked to as
semble at the Red Men hall at 7:3o to-
night and go in body to the South
side hall of the same lodge.
The Women's Foreign Mission of the
Kansas Avenue church win meet at 2:30
p. m tomorrow at the home of Miss
Holman, at 1903 Kansas avenue. The
Mission study class of the Kansas Ave-
nue. church will meet at the same place
at p. m. tomorrow. Korea" will be
the topic.
". E. Bingham, the livery man is
ready for business again. His office
at present is at 121 West Norris street
Rex the handsome chestnut sor-
rel horse which has been driven to the
steamer at the fire headquarters for
several years. was taken this morning
to station No. 1 to be used as an extra
horse. The animal has been replaced
by a new horse at headquarters. The
change will be in the nature of va
cation for the faithful "Ironsides.''
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Boast, Of 1864
Lincoln street who formerly lived on
this side, are the parents of an. eight
pound boy baby born December Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-16

A. F.. and A. NJ. Funeral Notice.
There will be a special communica-
ton of Topeka lodge No. II. to at
tend the funeral of Brother Robert
Hughes, to held Friday afternoon,
December 18th Meet at the hall at
1:45 p. m. All Master Masons in
vited to meet with us.
JAMES B. DONCYSON, Master
CARL w. NELLIS, Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
Twenty-Five American Princesses;
Some Found Marriage Failure
THE TWENTY NINE AMERICAN PRINcESsES.

Princess HeIe sagan Could
Julia Washington.
Princess Ghika Singer York;
\
Princess Yoer MARY Of
Princess m.CAg gnes Jay. o
Alexander de Parsons. Ohio.
Spencer
sperry stockton,
Evelyn Partridge
Auersperg Hazard OF Jersey)
Princess Camp0reale (NIary Bnney
Josephine Curtis
Princess Ruspoi
Princess Susanet CNiss Field New York;
o
Princess C1ss Rothschld. LOus
Rospigios o Washington
incesso OF Heine o
Princess Czaykowski Collins. OF New York;
Princess Bryant.
Princess Prentice
Princess Palignac (Wnnarette Singer. York;.
Princess Mary Campbell. Of York;
Princess RadzwiH CPTudenta Anmo o
Troubetzkoy CAmelie virgnia).
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
English Curate Presents
Evidence to Show First
President of the United
States Was a Direct De
scendant of the British
Ruler-Records Found.
By RUDOLPH DE ZAPP.


That George Washington. whose birth
day anniversary VIII be observed univer-
sally tomorrow. vas the HnesI descend
ant Of King Edward I. Is the announce
ment Of an English genealogist, who. for
some time past, has been investigating
the ancestry Of the Washington family
In a branch about which hitherto little
or nothing has been known.
The Rev. Frederick W Ragg. a Univer-
sity graduate and fellow OF the ROYAL
Historical Society, undertook the investi-
cation Of a branch Of the Washington
ancestry purely out OF antiquarian inter
est. That the line Of genealogy asCended
to royalty was as great a surprise 10 him
as Il was to the two nations interested
That the liberator Of the American col
onies should have sprung from an Ens-
lish monarch carries the serpent's tooth
into the third and fourth generations.
Mr. Ragg has for several years been
interested I'm the restoration Of the little
parish church OF St Leonard. at Aston
lc-Walls. in Northamptonshire. But his
interest included other items as wei,
notably the crumbliDg tombstones OF the
washingtons 81 the churchysTd and the
parish register In which the births,
deaths. and marriages Of the family were
recorded for generations The geneaiogy
Of the male Washington, father TO son 10
grandson. has long been known
II had hitherto occurred TO no one 70
trace the ancestry Of a certain Margaret
Butler. the wife Of Laurence Washington.
Of Sulgrave. who died IN 1910. the same
year as Shakespeare. Margaret Butler
was the great great-great-g grandmother
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

OF Gen. George Washington. She was
the eat-granddaughte Of Sir John Sut-
ton, Of Dudley, owner Of Aston-Ie-Walls.
From the father Of Sir John Sutton. who
died in 1fS7. the line OF ancestry is clear
through the Tiptofts and Charltons, up
to Thomas Holland. Earl OF Kent, and
his grandfather, Edmund OF Woodstock.
Earl OF Kent, the son OF Edward l. King
OF England, and Margaret, daughter OF
Philip III, Of France.
One reason why this thread OF the
Washington ancestry has never before
been known IS probably the circumstance
OF there having been two Margaret But
lers living in Aston-le-Nalls at about the
same period. An entry in the Aston-le-
Walls parish register reads: Anne Regi-
nae Elizabeth Tricessimo- Nuptie facte
sunt inter LauTencium Washington. gen;
et Margaret Butler tercio die AugUstij
ammo predicto."
The date Of his marriage was 15sS- The
confusion between this Margaret Butler
III. indeed, it was known that there were
two persons OF that name led TO a neg
Iect Of that branch Of the family, with
the result that some centuries have
passed since the decease OF the first resi-
dent Of the United States before the dis
covery that he came Of royal lineage
Mr.. Ragg. with whom rests the credit
Of this surprising discovery. IS man of
scholarly tastes with enthusiasm for the
architecture Of the English parish
churches. In order 10 repair the nave
and choir of church in the south Of
England. Of which he was rector. he
learned the mason's trade and stonecut-
ting and set about the work himself
When he moved 70 AstOu-le-Walls he
was instantly struck by the fine archi-
lecture OF the little church which was
being allowed 20 go 10 ruin The parish
enrols only 10 persons. and as most OF
these are tenant farmers and labOreTs no
funds could be raised for the repairs
He regarded the church as especially
worthy OF preservation or account OF its
Identification with the Washingtons-
A more sophisticated man would per
haps have appealed 10 America Mr.
Ragg was in the habit OF doing things
himself. And vet while busily occupied
IN endeavoring TO raise funds for the re-
pairs. inventing a new kind Of mortar
and superintendiug the construction WORK
as fast as could 20 forward, he found
time 10 90 into the neglected branch OF
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

Europe. Mrs. Mackay did her best to
prevent the match. Within six months
the California princess was disenchar ed,
she found her husband preferred gambling
and drinking to staying al home with
her. He constantly demanded money; he
sold her jewels and her wedding presents
and finally forced her TO appeal to her
mother for money. She stood this misery
for ten years, then sued for separation
and ned 10 America with her three
children. Since then she has lived with
her mother in London
Al the time OF her daughter Bianca's
wedding TO COmte Jules de Bonvouioir.
year ago. Mrs Mackay tried to bring
about reconciliation. but It was useless.
The prince was at the wedding to give
away his daughter. and he gave her
some fine black pearls. but he was not
even invited to the entertainment and
fetes that preceded the ceremony
Sorry Husband.
Whether Clara Prentice. the adopted
daughter Of Coils P. Huntington. has
been happy with her prince, Francis Won
HatzfeIdt- -WiIdenburg, only her most in
innate friends can surTnise II she has
been unhappy she has always been too
proud 10 give any sign Of It, but there
are many people who say IL would be
impossible for any good woman 10 be
happy with man ike him.
Before their marriage he was notorious
as a gambler and had been Ostraeized in
the society Of Berlin, Vienna. and Paris.
His debts were enormous, but c. P. Hunt
ingtOn paid them, and since his marriage
he has been behaving himself much bet
ter.
Miss Winnaretta Singer made rather a
tragedy Of It in marrying the Marquis de
y-Montbeliard. and. after he divorced
her she sought consolation with the
Prince Edmond de POlignac.
Friends Of the former Miss Marie Reid.
OF Washington, are Row wondering how
/ long it viii take TO disenctaBt her with
I the life Of a princess In Rome. Tor her
marriage TO Prince Rospigliosi is not
recognized by the church. she being the
divorced wife OF Col. Frederick r. Park
hurst. OF Maine. She has been doing her
/ best 10 persuade the Pope TO declare her
marriage with Col. PaTkhurst null and
void. but the holy father has constantly
refused Therefore. her position in Italy
Is that OF a wife who is not a Wife. and
the strict Roman aristocracy cannot
/ know her
When Helen Morton. the daughter Of
ex-Gov. Levi P Morton, became the
wife Of Bosen. Comte de Talleyrsnd-
! Perigord. Duo de VaIencay. the alliance
was one of the most brilliant in inter
national records. Here was young wo-
man whose knowledge OF French life
was intimate and without illusion. Yet
! she sacrificed the title for which she had
/ paid 50 dearly 20 escape the ~ treatment
/ and neglect of the husband who made j;
a crown Of sOrr0w.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

her royal spouse and sought consolation
in the society OF Spanish singer named
Lara and the prince got a judicial sepa-
ration.
So ended Alice Heine's dream Of being
q princess
Edith Collins. the lovely daughter of
Clarence Lyman Collins Of New York,
and a granddaughter OF Com
mOdore Vanderbilt, was won by Rechid
Ber. Prince Czaykowski. Pole in the
Turkish diplomatic service. Rumor was
soon busy. Her husband got into trouble
and was arrested and dismissed from his
post. and then she sued for a divorce and
custody Of their children Tho evidence
was heard in secret in Paris. and beyond
the fact that II was sensational il the
extreme none Of IL leaked out The di-
vorce was granted in 1894
Miss EVELYN Bryant. daughter Of Mrs.
John w Mackay was married 10 the
Prince Colonna-StigiiRuO a man whose
family is one OF the most ancient IN
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

pendent as the King Ct England. or the
Car OF Russia, and is received by them
as an equal
Wore a Royal Crown
The girl who became Princess Of Mo
naco-the only American girl who ever
wore real royal crowns the daughter
Of a Jewish banker in New orleans She
was married first to the Due de Richie
lieu. but he died Then the Prince of
Monaco won her. He had just had his
marriage with Lady Mary Hamilton an
nUlIed.
The American princess found hin
strange mixture. an ardent scientist, de-
voted 10 natural history. but man with
low ideas. Il is told Of him that he in
vited party Of men TO watch his first
wife swimming nude IN the sea AT mid
night. and that Count Festetics de Tolna,
who also married an American girl. called
him q backyard for IL
The Princess OF Monaco turned from
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
100000 All Told PerIshed.

Reggie. across the straits, had an urban
population Of 1900. The whole commune.
q large one, had 400 Inhabitants. Here
help came slowly. There were no un-
shaken prosperous towns near by 10
give aid and asylum. and the tidal wave
drowned many The dead at Reggie (the
commune) win hardly be less than S0.000
We must add the dead In Sicily outside
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

who are administering contributed funds
think IL would be unfortunate If these
vast sums should too promptly be pooled
here in Italy SuppOSiug the best man
agement. the pressure on the custodians
viii be irresistible and much that was
intended for TationalZed AID viii leak
away in needless and demoraliZing dOles-
Within a week. il is safe 10 say. no suf-
ferer will be without shelter. food, and
medical attendance az a tolerable sort.
plan OF Relief.
II is time for counsel TO guide the first
splendid outburst OF sympathy. Italy
with the foreign contributions already IN
hand VIII easily carry the stricken region
over the next few weeks I'm this time
viii be formulated the comprehensive
plan Of reIief-a work that viii be meas
ured not by months. but by years and per
haps decades American contributors
could continue TO give generously, but
the administrators Of this benefceuce
should assure themselves that the funds
are being put 10 good use. The motto Bis
dat was never more true than in the
first DAYS. Now tie situation has chang
ed Sooner or later there VIII he use
for every cent America can send But
10 turn over the accumulation too rap
idly. without knowledge Of its destina-
ton, viii not merely embarrass the Ital-
ian commission. but may also work harm
to those il is intended to benefit. Let
this part Of the Messina balance sheet
be clean.
Here at Capri We have q marine engi-
neer, an uninJured refugee, who has only
TO 90 TO Spezia to resume an excellent
job But he fingers on because ne has
been told a legend that the government
will give each and every survivor 3,000
lire. He does not want 10 take the chance
OF beng at sea when the distribution is
made Being a skilled mechanic. he rep
Tesents the better type Of refugee Yer
bum san sat
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
AmericanIEation OF Canada.

Prom the Observer
The Canadian problem IS cause of
grave and increasing and well-iustifed
anxiety 10 all thoughtful imperialists.
The Dominion is literally saturated with
American influence, and in spite OF LOrd
GTey's splendid and devoted efforts the
imperial sentiment is weakening in the
absence Of any vigorous effort TO promote
it on the part Of the mother country.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-27

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-27
New Tyne of Concrete bungalow

Cement Age describes y concrete
BUNGALOW ut Portland Me, In which
the exterior Of the house is OF con-
crete panels The concrete panels are
but inch In thickness and besides
being remarkably light are strong
enough to bear an Immenos weight
The panels are reinforced with
Atrips Of steel wire, ana IN the tosts
applied to them they wlthstood the
strain of three heavy men jumping
up and down upon them aud show
ed no sign of injury They are ornn-
mentcd ON the outside with raised
figures, scroll work, etc, from steel
ceiling designs The panels were
nodded Ia wooden frames on a base
consisting OF a strip OF steel ceiling,
by means of which the decorative
design was transferred TO the cement
giving the panels an attractive APP
pearancc, The wooden frames were
made of 3-inch stun and the eNter-
Tor OF the concrete panel comes flush
with the wood, while the recess In
the sdo which forms the interior AZ
fords . inches of air space over the
entire lonRth and width OF the pan
el tho cement concrete being | inch
thick. This In accomplished by MI
ing tho forms partially with saw
hust or other material before the
cement concrete ~ poured IN then
turning the form over SO that the
concrete can be pressed against tho
steel ceiling design of the mold. At
tor sufficient water has boon poured
upon the composition to insure
compoctnoss and perfect eettling In
tho mold, tho sawdust hllIng Is re-
moved the interior Rmoothed OF
nicely ana the completed panel is
left to dry and harden,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-27

II h often desirable or interesting to
find out whether the current In an
electric light circuit IL continuous or
alternating The appearance OF mn IN
candesccnt lamp TO the naked eye II
precisely the same IN both cases, II
may be desired, for instance, to use n
small motor. and those for use with
the two kinds Of currents are of en-
tlrcly different construction, If n small
magnet bc held near lighted mean
descent lamp the nlament II n contln-
uoua current n passing through It,
win simply bend slightly NJ the mag
net ncurs H. II, on the contrary, the
current ls alternating the tilamcnt viii
begin 60 vlhrntc which will mike II
look M n II were continually changing
IN thickness The magnet used may
be a small one. easily carried about IN
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