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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23
CHICAGO TO TRY SOCCER
Game Of Dehorned Football Sched-
uIed for Next Fail.

Chicago. Dec. 23-"Soccer'' foot
ball triumphed yesterday when the
athletic heads of the University of
Chicago and the University of Illinois
scheduled an association battle for
next fall
Coaches A. A. stage and George
Huff planned to introduce soccer" as
western intercollegiate sport No
vember 10 of next year at Marshall
field.
According to the two coaches. the
initial intercollegiate soccer contest
will be intended as the formal intro
duction of the sport into the confer
ence, and probably the forerunner of
annual association schedules between
the big eight" institutions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23
Place
our
Orders
oday
Bear
Meat
for
Xmas

Turkeys, dressed and drawn Ib o
dressed and drawn. Id
Ducks, dressed and drawn lib
Chickens. dressed and drawn b. IKE
bulk,
Mince Meat ArmOurs, pLgs.
Maple Cyrup, Vermont maple. a.
Bon BOns French value. 10
Wanuts, black ID.
Cranberries, fancy. quarts
Dates new lbs for.
Holly, from Delaware, I'd
MiStletOe,
Candy, basket mixed, ID
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23
Big show at New orleans

New Orleans. Dec. 2s.-An exhibi-
ton will be held in New Orleans to
celebrate the opening of the Panama
canal and incidentally the two HIM
dredth anniversary of the founding Of
the city. Today plans We're announced
for meeting. of all the commercial
bodies of the city to work out details
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23
EXPERTS CALLED IN.
Line of Defense in Fortner Case Is
Indicated.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec 23-Handwriting ex-
perts were in court at the call of the
state when the trial of NJ. Dwight Fort
iner, on charge of forgery, was resumed
questioned them in an effort to prove the
Endorsement of H. c. Tulley on the $4,000
check in the case was written by Fortner.
Tt has become evident that the defense
will endeavor to convince the jury that
Tulley himself wrote his name on the
check.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23

acme Of beauty and elegance. The cen
er portion of muff and stole are formed
of innumerable pieces of ernine mitred
together, and around these in both
articles is a border of the ermine,
showing the little feet and tails. A
fringe of these tails edges the muff and
ends of the stole.
A surprise party was given Glen
Johnson on his twenty-firs birthday,
Wednesday evening, by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. N. johnson of 1431
Topeka avenue. Glen had been invi-
ted out to spend the day. and when
he went home on an errand about 5
o'clock =. M, he found the house filled
with a merry crowd of his friends.
After a couple of hours spent in music
and games the guests were invited to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23

IItdI IIGIt at away UCIO" t4IO UouetI
market price.
Porterhouse steak. lb. .....-.. 1Sc
Sirloin steak, Ib. ................ 15c
Round steak. Id. IL 12c
Shoulder steak. lb. 1Oc; or lbs. Csc
Rib Roast, lb 15c
Rump Roast, Id ...-......-.....12 c
Fancy boiling beef lb... &c
Fresh oysters, solid goods. pint. CSC
Locust Hill sausage, pure pork sau-
sage. made in the country lb. zoe
Ham burg steak. Id ...........10 zoe
Compound lard. Id. .1215c
B. Bacon. by the side, lb. 2Oc
Armour's Buttercup Butterine. 9
pound brick ............... -35c
Pork sausage (our own make) ),
pound 49,. 15c
Boiled ham, sliced, Id soc
Armour's Simon Pure" leaf lard.
No. pail, Csc, No. pail. csc, No
10 pail ................ 100
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23

the worthy poor of this city We bid
the American Salvation army God
speed. Yours for our country ana
fallen humanity,
JAMES L. DELK,
s-The Nazarene Mission, 1872 Kansas
avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23
What Is Christmas

Without the feast We invite you to call and inspect
line of good things for the Christmas dinner We have
the variety and prices the lowest in Topeka.
Come and see bear in the window
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23
Meat Market

This is our strongest department,
and it is a we'll known fact that you
can always find the choicest cuts of
meat here at away below the usual
market price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23

Incubator Thermometers at Chas
BENEFITS Optical Store, $50 Kansas.
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23

Mr. and Mrs L. A. Gillett will enter
tain at a Christmas dinner party at
their home, TT Fillmore street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-23

The Cosmos club met this afternoon
with Mrs. E. H. Guy. 723 Lane street
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Items, General and Personal,
OF Interest TO G. P. O. Workers

Fred. strickroth. OF the pressroon. who
went to New York as a member Of the
degree team Of the National Union Club,
reports a delightful time in the metropo-
lis. but says there is great need Of or
ganization work for that order there, the
total membership in that jurisdiction not
exceeding 5000
Ed. Grimes. who was transferred 10 the
Treasury branch few weeks ago. re-
turned to the proofroom on Thursday
morning.
Letters from Jesse Clark state that he
IS having the time Of his life at Hamil-
ton, Bermuda Islands. Arrayed in a
suit of white. with a pair OF green gog-
giles. Jesse writes he is quite English,
you know.
William Higgins, assistant keeper of the
vault. has been confined to the house re-
oe1-y owing 10 an attack Of typhoid
fever.
Frank TnmbIe. recently furloughed. re-
signed and has returned % his home in
Texas.
Henry ". Weber, head reviser. and
William 4. Dodge. head reader In the
proofroom. have been reduced TO the
grade OF proofreade-, as also have James
A Maynard. Harry Humble. and Z. II.
Thomas referees.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

OF Gen. Grant It was said that he did
not appreciate music. When OF his world
circlins tour he arrived at Bangkok. II
Siam. A guard Of honor presented arms
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Lieut.. George p Philips. OF Company
u. Second Regiment. District Volunteers.
after zwo days service under general
orders. No. 4. returned 20 ofice on Thurs
day morning. Lieut.. Phillips IS a mem
Der OF the document division chapel.
Forrest c. Pendleton. Of the forwarding
division, was called home TO Boston last
Saturday on account OF the death OF his
mother. Il was but few months ago
that his father died. In his bereavement
Nj Pendleton has the sympathy OF his
many friends
Thomas Ganney. Of the finishing dIvi-
sion, received the sad news from PhiIadel-
phia OF his mothers death last Monday.
The G. p. o. baseball team put a erimp
IN the pennant aspirations OF the Brook
land team by beating thaTn last Tuesday
evening by q score OF 9 -
James L Feeney IS seriously III az his
home with sciatic rheumatism
Councilman Stephen J. Kelly. Of the
bindery. who played q conspicuous part
Mrs George II. Bisbee. Of Butte. Mont,
Is visiting her brother and slster-in-iaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobby. Mr. BIsbee
is chief clerk Of the o.. S. s. l. Ry- with
headquarters az Butte.
Henry Hoiby's dog colIded with an auto
mobile one evening last week No in
jury to dog or machine
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Frank A. Kidd. for the second time
elected president Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. I01, came 20 Wash
ington about ten years ago from Chi
cago. where he was active II the labor
field and was organizer for TypOgrsph-
icaI Union No. IS for two terms. He
was IN charge OF the Chicago post-ofice
printing once, buyer for Rand. Nc
NaIy & Co, and clerk to the jury COM
mission Mr. Kidd is married aud has a
son now In Manila. Philippine Islands.
Howard Sherman. head reader in the
proofroom, IS now designated referee
!. Nat stead has been transferred from
the pr0ofroOm TO the mOnotype section.
Mary Sabine Ashby. Mary A. Connolly,
Nellie Theaker. Katharine H Spencer.
Brook A Vowel, and Irma D. Palmer,
prOOfreaders. have been transferred
10 the mOnOIype and document sections.
Silas Wegg, the chewing gum poet. has
a rival IN the keyboard room Of the mono
type section, but Tom Elliott denies the
allegation that he aspires 70 the honor.
Frank Pine. one Of the handy all
round men who Ell any position well
has been added to Al Bowen's force fl
the document section.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Louis P. Taylor, chairman OF Columbia
Unions delegation 70 the St Joe conven-
ton Of the / 7. L, was born, educated.
and learned the printing business IN the
State Of Illinois. and there also imbibed
the rudinents Of the art Of politics. which
landed him an easy winner in the late
race. That he is a popular man the vote
Of the proofroom chapel showed, as he got
lis votes out Of I3s cast by the people
who should know him best While in
no sense an orator, he expresses himself
forcibly and convincingly, and few dele
gates have been sent by Columbia Union
better equipped with an active mind and
q clear head for intelligent work IN the
committee room or on the floor OF the
I. 7. L. than Louis R Taylor
Frederick y. Whitehead, who re-
eeived the second highest vote for dele
gate. Joined Chicago Typographical Union,
No. IS. n 1874. when twenty-one years old
In 1870 he started West. landing IN Den
yer. whence he went 70 Colorado
Springs IN 1854. where he worked for sew
eral years, being a charter member Of
that union In 1880 he went back 10 Chi
cago. but later IefT~for the South, reach
ing Galveston. Tex, in 1891; was elected
delegate 10 Philadelphia n 1882, and or
gsnized the Old Third district al that con-
vention. He landed in Washington on
February /, 1900, and has since been en-
ployed in the Government Printing Once.
He is one Of the most useful and popular
members Of Columbia Union, and also OF
Washington Lodge Of Elks.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

A superior person was a csndi-
date for the Pm D.. specializing in poIiti-
cal science as applied 10 American mu-
inequalities Of the second class-beiag re-
.ferred to for the year OF the gunpowier
plot. replied with some aerimony that the
date OF Columbus first voyage was the
only one he knew. writes Julian de Kes-
teI-Hankin, in the New York Post
II that same superior person" lives
through this year OF grace and eenten-
mails, completes his thesis. and becomes
conscious OF what Is going on around
him, he may perchance add one more
item 10 his chronological repertoire-say,
the date OF the birth Of Abraham Lin
coin.
There are. however. many less superior
persons. who, in an age when many
calls or the memory compel a certain
economy IN mental storage room. VIII
be thankful for year that stands for
so much as 1So9-the year which. on one
day gave US Lincoln and Darwin. and
which enriched the annals OF Iiteratur
with the names OF Tennys0n. Poe. Fitz-
Gerald. and Oliver Wendell Holmes: the
year Of the death OF Hadyn. and the birth
Of Mendelssohn; Of the birth Of Glad
stone. the statesman, and the death OF
Sir John Moore. the hero OF Corunna
Such folk may even 20 a step further,
noting that 1873 was itself the centennial
Of the birth Of Dr. Johnson. and the BIZ
centennial Of the appearance OF Henry
Hudson in these parts; also Of the birrh
OF Sir John Sucking. poet and inventor
OF the game Of cribbage. and Of Edward
Hyde. Earl OF Clarendon The historian
and father-in-laW OF James II.
Granting, therefore, the inherent right
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

OF a person. superior OF otherwise, TO be
a man OF one date. il is surely up to-
him 10 see that the date selected stands
Tor more than one event II may even
suggest other dates and events, ard 50
eoRnote more than It denotes. Hence. q
consideration here OF one or two such
years may not be without interest, and
nay even nf-: the reader a simple means
OF adi ing - his chronological stock IN
trade without putting an undue strain on
an alreaGg Overburdened memory
1892 and 1888.
Our friend Of the thesis and one date
really made no bad selection when he
picked out 1872 and made it his own Il
is a good date, but be 6idn't know how 70
use it. To him it stood for one event,
just as do the years 1856. Is20. and 177s
20 the ordinary schOOlbOy. Used prop
erly, il is the key to a whole epoch, since.
besides recalling ChristopheT's famous
trip, it stands for the capture Of Granada,
the expulsion Of the Jews from Spain. the
birth Of Margaret OF Navarro. sister of
Francis I Of France. and reDuted author
Of the -Heptameron," the death Of LO-
reno the Magnificent. and the accession
Of Alexander VI-Of fragrant memory
Justly, therefore, has IL been generally
adapted as TIE boundary between the me-
dieval and modern periods. though some
historians prefer 20 regard 1s53 as the line
o. denareatiOn-an epOchal date, standing
not only for the capture OF COnstantinOple
BY Mohammed II. but also for the ending
OF the Hundred Years war between Eng
land and France
4 certain lugubrious capaciousness must
Be granted 10 1870. when death staIked
among the potentates Of Europe. moving
down. for good or evil. the Emperor Kari
VI OF Pragmatie Sanction fame, the Car
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

o Country (Eichberg); Memorial address,
Hon. Frank u. Nye, Of Minnesota; &C
A. r. Memorial Song (Ferner)-
The following ladies and gentlemen
compose the chorus:
Miss Kate NJ. Ellis. Miss \. Ruck-
daescheI. Miss L Rsnsdell. Miss n.
Walsh, Miss NJ F. KOsster. Mrs. G. B.
Hollinser. Miss X Sweeney. Miss z {.
Moren. Miss NJ. Geisenderfer. Miss +. L
Miller. Miss II. Bunch. AIRS J. L. Thorn
ton. Miss F S. Harries. Miss E z john
stcn. Mrs. +. E Larson, Miss +. Dome
beg. r. L. Jones. J. r. PuTvis. F. Nor
rison. J. L. Holland. E. 4. Lang, G. ".
Bridweu. +. ). MOOrhead. !. NJ. Patter-
son. George B. Chattaway. D. \. klapP.
J. Montgomery, L 3 Fete. y. X. Mar
tin, J. r. Gross, C. c. Covert c. W.
Ruhl, c. F. Sullivan, J. w Croweli, F.
z. Pyne. c. Evans. H Redheid- J A.
Handiboe. n. P. Mayer. and NJ P Con-
RELY: BENJAMIN A. Lineback, director,
and Mrs. Delphine ". Brown, accom-
panist
n extinguishing q blaze in a neighbor's 8
house last Sunday az Hyattsville. is very
loud in his praise for the Hyautsville fire
fighters
Charles E. Mslpas, chief Of the library
bindery. has become a thorough country
gentleman. driving daily between WASH
ington and his country place at MARI
boro, Nd
Fred L. Arends, who Of late has been
familiar figure in every section OF the
blndery, IS now located in the forwarding
section
George whitford, who has been on de-
tail at the Interior Department, has re-
turned to the bindery
Pressman John J. Kelly. Of the mono
type section. has lost another feeder, and
the marriage will be duly reported.
PHI Nachman. The hustling little chair
man OF the keyboard room, made a splen-
did race for delegate. and has every rea-
son 70 feel confident Of winning out
should he enter the contest again
Web Pressman Ray Proudley, OF the
Congressional Record force. is enjoying
fifteen days leave OF absence.
Charles Gules. Of the web press sec
z. E Emerson. clerk in the pressroom.
has been transferred 70. the purchasing
division.
! Miss Eleanor G. Burgess. popular
feeder IN the pTessrOOm. has resigned. and
the particulars OF the wedding viii appear
/ later
Miss Ella II. Pruitt has been trans
| ferred from the pTessrOOm 10 the Office
/ OF the superintendent OF work
| Things are getting pretty strict when a
biz. handsome fellow who ornaments q
desk position can't glance over the paper
OF take forty winks on government time
without q call down.
William Tanner says adversely has its
rewards, as he vas unaware OF the great
number OF his true friends until misfor-
tune crossed his path.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

William s Shinnerer, who received the
third highest vote for delegate. was born
at Prescott. Ark, May 3. 1873. and IN 1850
went with his parents TO Memphis, Tenn.
where lie learned the printing trade
From Memphis Typographical Union, No
Il ne received his first card. in 1886. He
worked IN St Louis. Chicago. Cincinnati.
and other large cities. and in 1893 came
to the Government Printing Office. He
has worked in some Of the most impor-
tant divisions Of the G. P. O., including
the night bill force, old second division,
specifications. fifth division, first divi-
sion, and Record. IN the last-named d.
vision he is an employe at this writing.
being timekeeper and handy man on the
Congressional Record. Mr.. Schinnerer has
always taken deep and intelligent in
terest in the affairs Of Columbia Union.
He has served on the relief committee
the finance committee, and the executive
committee. and IN each Of these assign
ments he has set an D. X. proof. He is
forceful. without being fUssy; capable.
without any dashlight accessories. and
therefore his friends think he viii make
a successful delegate.
The Decoration Day concert by the
Government Printing Office chorus will
be given on Saturday next. at 12:io D. m.
in the main hall and stairway of the
sixth floor, and win consist Of the fol-
lowing programme:
Instrumental medley CWeber), comets.
Albert Lindstrom and Dan L. Sansom:
barytone, Henry ". Weber; trombone.
George 3. Chattavay. Just as the Sun
Went Down PARKS. Miss Kate NJ
Ellis; Peacefully Rest, Ye Brave
CGeibeD. male chorus; 'To Thee,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

William c. Deane. of the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing. and former secre-
tsry Of the pressmen's union, has been
granted a patent for a bearer for rotary
presses. which he assigned 10 the Harris
Press Company. Of Niles, Ohio. Instead
Of metal. he makes his bearer Of raw
hide. the practicabIlity Of which wiz
strike any one familiar with presswork.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Joseph c. Whyte. who was elected last
Wednesday to represent the downtown
contingent Of Columbia Typographical
Union AZ the St Joseph convention Of the
international typographical Union. is a
Washingtonisn, having been born here
thirty-seven years ago The foundation
Of his printing knowledge was laid IN the
old Polkinhorn printshop. IN this city,
where he was graduated as 2 journeyman,
later working in the Office Of Judd & Det-
weller. He IS now employed on the
Evening Star. with which establishment
he has been connected for a number Of
years, and by the chapel OF which he
was elected FIVE consecutive terms 20 the
Office Of chairTnan-a position OF much
responsibility in such an Office. He Joined
the union about 1891. and has seen con-
siderable service as one OF its active
workers. having served as treasurer of
one Of Columbia Unions successful fairs.
represented the organization in the Cen
tral Labor Union. served on its member
ship committee. and given time to many
special assignments Of the body. For
the past FIVE years he has served as one
Of the three elective trustees of the
union
Milo K Huntsberry. a member OF the
monotype section chapel. died at his res
idence In this city yesterday morning.
He had but recently returned TO the city
from a trip TO Florida and North Caro-
lima. whittier he was advised 10 go in
search Of relief from a chronic catarrhal
trouble with which he has been afflicted
for years. Mike" as he was famiiiarly
known. was q mild-mannered. modest
little gentleman, whose aim was 10 make
life for everybody as pleasant as pos
sibie; with a big heart and an open hand
He was a native Of Mount Vernon, Ohio,
but had resided IN Washington about
twenty years. most Of that time being
an employe OF the G. P. o.
George A R McNeir. first president Of
Columbia Union. attended the reception
given by Henry A. Willard to the Oldest
Inhabitants Association. and says he en-
Joyed every minute Of it.
Frank Meredith. one Of the most popu-
lar men IN the bindery, is suffering from
an attack Of neuralgia, necessitating the
use Of smoked glasses.
I. Waiter Sharp has been elected chair
man Of the night proofroom. succeeding
Harry Murray, transferred to the memo
type section
J. E Fechtig, one Of the best-known
members Of Columbia Union, was brutal
ly assaulted by some parties unknown,
while on his way home late one night
last week, Just opposite sibley Hospital
HIS injuries are mostly about the head.
he thinks the object was robbery, but
his assaiisnts were scared on before ac-
compiishing their object
Harvey Ellis and Frank Ciarlson have
prominent committee assignments in the
coming country fair Of Washington
Lodge OF Elks. Few fraternsl functions
Of any kind are attempted in Washing
ton without the assistance OF some OF the
talent IL the printing trades,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-15
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

Baltimore has a woman candidate for legisla- tive honors
 Milwaukee is in the field for the next republi, can national convention
 w. A. Blount of Pensacola has announced his candidacy for the United States senate from Florida
 Daniel W. Lawlor democratic mayor of St Paul, is expected to become candidate for the nomination for governor of Minnesota
 Theodore A. Bell, who made an unsuccessful run for governor of California on the democrat c ticket at the last state election, intends to en- ter the race again next year.
 Governor Deneen has called special election for November 23, in the Sixth Illinois congress sional district to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Lorimer.
 Judge William H. Mann, democratic candi- date for governor of Virginia, ventures the pre- diction that he will be elected next month by not less than 25,000 majority.
 The Denver Womens club has indorsed Mrs Dewey c. Daley, wife of the United States mar shal of Colorado, for the nomination for con- gress in the First Colorado district
 Judge w. W. McCredie, republican and Ern- est Lister, democrat, are the opposing candi- dates Tor the seat of the late Representative Francis w. Cushman of the Second district of Washington.
 In the Massachusetts election this year both the republican and democratic candidates for governor are the same as last year. Governor Draper has been nominated by the republicans for another term and State Senator James H. Vahey heads the democratic ticket
 Statewide prohibition will be submitted to the voters of Oregon at the general election in 1910, when there will be a direct popular vote upon a constitutional amendment forbidding the sale. gift or storage of intoxicating liquors in any form.
 Politicians generally are deeply interested in the present contest over the disfranchisng amendment in Maryland The interest is due not only to the importance of the contest to Maryland, but by reason of the bearing it has on the disfranchisement question in other states
 The platform adopted by Massachusetts re- publicans expresses the belief that the tariff law passed by the Sixty first congress is of more val ue to the laboring interests of the United States than any measure that has ever been enacted and
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-15
Glory and Peary
One morning Peary at the gate Of glory stood disconsolate;

One morning Peary at the gate Of glory stood disconsolate;
 And as he listen d to the Springs Of Fame within, like music flowing, And caught the light upon his wings Through the half-open portal glowing, He wept to think another one
 Had to the Pole his pace outrun. The radiant Angel, saw him weeping; And, as he nearer drew and listened'd To Peary's vail, a tear-drop glisten d Within his eyelids, like the spray From Sydney Harbor, when it lies On crystal snow, which, travel'rs say. Is mighty dazzling to the eyes. "Son of a great and noble linel" Gently he said, "One hope is thine. 'Tis written in the Book of Fate, You, Peary, yet may be forgiv'n, If to your rival, though 'tis late, You give the credit that is his'n. Go, grant it, and redeem thy sin Then straight to glory enter in.''