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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25
HIS AIR SHIP FLOATS.
Can Remain Poised in the Air for
Nine Minutes.

Boston, Dec 25-That Wallace R. Til
linghast of Worcester. has flying ma
chine capable of utterly eclipsing any
thing yet accomplished by the Wright
brothers or any of the world famous
aviators is the assertion made by a
Boston electrical engineer of widely
known inventive ability. The lights
seen above the city of Worcester,
Mass, recently were thrown from the
Tillinghast aeroplane and last nights
flight by the inventor constituted one
of the final flights in a series of expert
ments to be made before the machine
that is to simplify air navigation is
publicly shown in a daylight demon
stration.
The engineer who is so confident in
Mr.. Tillinghast's power over the unde-
fined paths of boundless space was with
Mr.. Tillinghast in last nights flight. He
also vouches for the truth of the as
sertion that the Tillinghast machine has
made the flight from a point near Wor-
cester to New York city, to Boston and
back to the starting point in approx
mately four hours.
''The old man." said the engineer, re-
ferring to Mr.. Tillinghast, "does not
wish to have me talk about it. He does
not want anything said about the ma
chine until some points have been per-
fected; then he will show it and sail it
in the daytime, when anybody who
cares to may see it in action"
This statement was made after the
engineer admitted his connection with
Tillinghast and q promise had been
given to withhold his name for the
present. That part of the original &C
count of the machine and the sail to
New York, which told of the engine be-
ing stopped for SO minutes, while the
machine scaled" he admitted was not
true. He said the greatest time the
craft can remain af1oat in the air with
the engine not running has been found
to be nine minutes at the outside.
The wings he said, are so constructed
that it is practically impossible for the
craft to capsize. In the case of an
actual accident, he said, it would "flut-
ter easily to the ground" The question
that has long puzzled aviatorS, that OF
automatically holding the equilibrium.
he said, has been solved cleverly and
completely. The lifting capacity of the
present machine, he says, has proved
under the test to be 1000 pounds. That
is not the carrying capacity but the
limit in lifting power.
Unlike other flying machines, the TIL
linghast machine, according to the en-
gineer, is not constructed from alumni
mum or any like substance but from
steel of unusual strength. The bars are
pressed to a special thinness and fast
ened together with a small space be-
tween each bar, giving to the device ex-
traordinary strength and stability. The
engine is radically different from any
thing in use today. Unlike other flying
machines, it does not require long
running start.
The man supplying these data is a
practical man who stands high in his
trade in Boston and the condition that
his name be withheld will soon be re-
moved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25

ments not permitting him to see per-
Torrance. 1t became his ambition to rem
der this role according to certain ideas
American citizen ought to be represented
A contract placed the play at Mr.. Han
ford's disposal and he has given it not
vantage in cast, costuming and scenic
equipment. The presentation of the lead
is one of the most important and attrac-
tive features of the performance, when
Mr.. Hanford appears in The American
Lord at the Grand opera house which
he will play New Years night. At the
matinee Mr.. Hanford will give the Old
of his most artistic productions. 1t will
be followed by The Tanning of the
Shrew,'' which is conceded to be the
most amusing of all the Shakespearean
comedies. Petruchios determination to
subdue the vixenish nature of Katherine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25

of the race track, who has success
fully parleyed a five dollar bill and by
pyramiding his bets run it up into
fortune. He falls in love with the
daughter of a millionaire and encoun-
tiers all sorts of difficulties before fin
silly winning the young ladys hand. Act
one takes place at the Sheepshead Bay
race track, the second discloses the
lobby of the Hotel Astor in New York
city; the third, and perhaps the most
beautiful from a scenic standpoint,
presents Claremont and the Booth
lawn on Riverside Drive in Upper New
York. while the fourth shows the home
OF kid Burns" at New Rochelle.
Among those supporting Mr.. Moore
are George j. O'Donnell. Emma Little
field, William A. Williams. May Phelps,
10 Smith Marba, Charlotte Lambert.
John Conroy Arthur V. Gibson. Char
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25
@ AT THE 01
THEATRES
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
AT the Grand.

nj TIE Gra0O.S
Tonight ''Way Down East
Monday, Chicago Moving Picture
wednesday night. Victor Moore in
''The Talk of New York.
Friday, Porter ]. Whites Faust -
and THE Tanning of the Shrew": at
night, "The American Lord
''Way Down East" that rura, c,as-
sic, is at the Grand today for matinee
and night. 1t seems necessary to saw
but little so often has this pIav been
presented in this city-but like old
wine, 1t improves with age. That il
has lost not one whit of its popular
ity is amply proved by the warm re-
cepton that is always accorded it
here, for it never fails to fill the the
ater at every performance. If the
story of Way Down East ia rather
conventional, it is so directly and sim
ply told, and its pathos and humor are
so natural and unstrained. that one
forgets that there is nothing new in
the fact that a stubborn old mans
son is wilful enough to love one girl,
Wnen his father wants him to love an
other.
The ladies' orchestra which will ap-
pear at the Grand Monday night with
the Chicago Moving Picture company
Is said to be one of the best of its
kind with any organization in the
country.
victor Moore. who scored such
tremendous success in Geo. NJ
Cohan's musical play, 1.-THE Talk of
New York" at the Knickerbocker
theater, New York City, last season,
Is announced to appear in this play
at the Grand Wednesday,, December
~. 1t is, perhaps, not too much to
say that of all the plays with musical
trimmings given over to the American
stage by young Mr.. Conan during his
career. ''The Talk of New York; is
one of the best. 1t is said to have
bright, catchy lines, fascinating and
1ingling music and will be presented
by Victor Moore. supported by an ex-
cellent cast and chorus.
Originally presented in Chicago at
the Colonial theater. The Talk of New
York" ran half a year at that play
house. After which it was sent to the
knicIerbocker theater on Broadway,
where it duplicated in length of run the
Chicago time. 1t became a fad in New
York, where kid Burns :" sayings are
now among sthe popular slang of the
dag.
The story of 1.-THE Talk of New York.
has to do with kid Burns" a follower
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25
Salmon Rounded Up by Seal.

While sitting on the shore of Inver-
ness Firth the other day a correspond
ent of the Scotsman observed about
half dozen seals. each at a short dis
lance from the other. moving in kind
of semicircle toward small bay.
Curiosity made him follow their
movements as the seals slowly made for
the shore. Each kept his place well,
though occasionally disappearing and
reappearing. To his great surprise he
saw that shoal of salmon were being
herded toward the Shore where there
was little chance of escape, ana where
they ultimately fell victims to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25
lotte Gray, Arthur Thornton and A
McGarry.

A happy chance directed Charles B.
Hanfords attention to 1.-THE American
Lord just at a time when be was desir-
Gus, for the sake of artistic contrasts, to
introduce into his repertory character
that would reflect modern life wildly
the people and customs of centuries - gone
by. He was discussing his desire to have
a piece distinctly native in theme and
authorship with friend who mentioned
The American Lord as being in the line
of his desire. A description of the play
which had been presented with success
by VIM. H. Crane led Mr.. Hanford to
send for the manuscript, his own engage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25

seals. What struck the correspondent
most was the intelligent way in which
the salmon were chased into the bay,
reminding him of the manner in which
collie dog brings sheep to fold.-
Scotsman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25

causes so many comical situations that
there is constant succession of laughs
Many modern farce comedy writer's have
taken this place as a model for their most
Tang of e IS IS o SaVe msse
one of the most deliciously humorous en-
tertainments ever put on the stage.
The famous play of Goethe's immortal
Faust will be presented here on Friday
December 81 at the Grand by the Porter
many years has retained such a hold on
the hearts of the. public. 1t has proved
the Z play has Steadily held its popularity s
the book is now almost forgotten, 1t was
revived in New York City last spring and
at the presentation of the original produc-
ton years and years ago. This great play
have ~ laughter to reward wit. tie tears rs for
the sorrowful. and sympathy for the
fallen. It is still as fresh as the newly
minted coin and has the fiZZ of the spark
ling champagne.
At the Majestic.
The Fight Element Capital vs. Labor,
highly successful drama by Ludwig Fulda
translated from the German by III. C.
R Morth ssE XII 6a at r by
Majestic next week. success every
whersait Will, VII be doub Iy SO here because
spectacular lighting effects, especially in
act ?, when the moulding and machine
shops in operation will be shown and
some of the strongest of dramatic climaxs
offered. The play throughout is one of
intense interest to everybody no matter
what their views on the subject. A large
cast of characters compelled the engage
ment of extra players and the play in its
Russell as the mill owners daughter and
Mr.. st. Vrain the superintendent of
the works have excellent parts. The en-
tire company and extra people are well
cast and superb performance is prom
Used. AS a holiday bill it will be a win
ner. The Christian follows.
At the Novelty.
Tonight closes an exceptionally
strong bill at the Novelty. Opening
Monday matinee the management
has selected two head. line acts for
New Years week. The Varsity quar-
tet of former college boys is one of
the strongest singing acts that has ap
peared in Topeka in many a season.
Frank and True Rice, trick, talkative
this program. This pair of nimble
artists are not only surprisingly en-
tertaining in their sensational aero
battles, but they likewise have the fun
of some good comedy. 1t is not an
extravagant statement to declare this
team the most spectacular team of
acrobats that has been witnessed in
Topeka for several years. Ponce &
Mayo, a singing and talking act direct
from the Orpheum bill; Armeta vio-
linist: Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins in a COM
edy sketch; Misses Brown and Ray in
pictured melody. and the usual high
class moving pictures will complete
the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25

See ]. THOMAS LUMBER CO. for
lumber and DEWEY PORTLAND CE-
MENT. guaranteed the best manu-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-25

Everybody reads the. State Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
Me-Stage
"Taree Twins

:1ree TWlnS.
In the second season of its Success
full existence "Thiee Twins" is bloom
ing as sweetly fragrant as thu spring
Towers IN the parks. Fsut while the
lailcdls. crocu.sS and pansieS have
been soreEy trisl by nnseasonabl,s
weather, these condtticfs n;ave not af=
rccteG the merry musical play. Three
Twins" c1rnw4Ied them at every pr
Torrance at the Herald Square Thea
ter. New York. Indeed .tile theater OIL
broadway was SORT OF haven for peo-
nle who found themselves O2ueht in
The rain, and on stormy matinee days
hundreds were Turned nnaf.
The sprightIy "Yama Yama" girls
are stIl prime faroCites, and this Won
dsnfuMy pi etnreslue and ovel dan =
ing number goes With refreshing dash
ami vigcr. Mr.. Thomas Whiften ana
Miss Florine Sweetman provide muHh
CT tn 9 roElickfng fun OF the play, while
! Miss EliZahenh Carmody's YeIyety So
prano voice is heard to the best n:ssi-
the advantage in her songs. oil %hich
"Luyey Mine" with Ihhc catcly Gull
ale I'D a Little Closer" chorus ar'l
amazing aiIslip finale Is one OF inc
big hits of the show.
Chicago lhns been the birthplace OF
some of the most successful musical
lrlays of recent years, but Three
Twdne'' enjoyed a longer existence
than any of them, bctI:ltse 1t possesst 5
tana,Ele AMI cuherertt li;ot. i VIII
lie rcmCm1rrel that "Incng. trUin
which "1,hree Twins" mas been built.
was very successful farce. which en-
jcyad three or four seasons Of pros
I1trity, The musical numbers have
Ibeen logically introduced and 1t has
been 9avishty and tastefuliy staged
with more novel effects tim are usFl-
ally to be found In nah a dozen niusl-
cal plays.
"Thrnc Twins" will he presenter
here on Thursday, December 2"d. at
the Grand Opera House
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
Personals
People You Know
Who They are and
Where They Are

George T. Watson, manager of the
est Virginia division OF the consotlaAsl
ton Coal Company, returned yester-
day from visit to Atlantic City
Harry Friedman, an attorney OF
Grafton, was here today on profession
al business.
Mrs. Lee Taylor. of Mcrg1ntown,
was IN the city yesterday to liccom.
pairy her daughter. Miss Virginia 70
Moryantown after 3 visit MIN neS
aunt. Mrs Jesse LcAaFtcrs.
Misses Dorothy and Mary Howard
have gone to Pt. Marlin. Pa. 10 spend
the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Lawrence Tray weIlt TO Mcr.
gtntown yesterdllg to spend Few
days with Mrs. &c orge Fletcher. MS
Eyl6t cher will accompany her home T1f.t
win spend the holidays with her pa
rents, Mr. end Mrs g, E. McCray
MISS Name FTagar went 10 her nome
at Weston today to- spend che iHoii-
days.
Lee Hutchinson. OF the w. ". u, %
home to spend the ofnlidnys.
Mr.. CLYDE Holt has been Combined
Ia his home on Quincy street Tor the
ua.It two days with Pm attl ok Of grippe
a. L. Lehman returned last eHs!Mns
Gil 90 from trio east.
ATTORNEY Tnsca Merits leaves on
Friday for Charleston to spend Chris:-
mss with his fslm:ly who are tfe
guests Of relatives there.
Mrs. w. H. Nicholson, formerly OF
this city, but now of Salt Lake. Utah.
is a visitor In the city.
Mrs. James Martin and son, James
Wagner Martin, of Sutton, are guests
at. the home of the formers parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Wagner, on Walnut
avenue. Mr. Martin will spend Christ
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Beatty, of Man.
nington, spent yesterday afternoon IN
Mrs. L. L. Malone and daughter,
Miss Blanche, and Miss Margaret
Staggers went to Wheeling last even
ing to spend few days.
Mrs. Nj. NJ Barns and daghuter, MISS
Caroline, were in Wheeling on Mon
Mrs. w. c.. Jamison is visiting
friends in Preston county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
aARRAckvILLE NEWS.
a Surprise Party. !.

One of the greatest surprises ever
gfeyn in ,BaTTackyilis was give? 70
Mrs. Ira C. Moore, en- Monday. it be-
ing Ger fffH-frst fbiI1htlsy.
Through the Efsrewdne.s OF Vida
ShriveI, everything was prepared AMI
n large number of friends invited.
For a blind. VsdE, aacEe early AMI
washed clothes llnt+4ii aibctlt fl1M past
rtne. Mrs. Moore was also engaged
in washing until a prelk4r4d note was
I oceived by the la1ter to come TO o'l>
Of the neigtlbor's houses imme6E stlel Y,
ns they wanted t1 eonsllf hef SIoo on |
rome things While she was zone IN
crowL which mad 81 Iaherel ut Mrs. Has-
lie JanIson's. came in bringing the'r
many presents Those trey aTraIlgeI
on table so cs to be s1cn 10y airs.
Mrocrs upon entering the house. As
Che didn't return rom me ne4gnDor >
rrrfl at7ter eleven O'clock. the man!
wlro Ind co7gregated begin to think
line surprise ives burned ca them Luz
t.-,cr pfter eleven o'clock she came IN.
OF course eveiy un, kept STILL. VIZ:
they heard her coming. As she IA, !
not suspected such thing, and all
alran2 enents had been go ciInningtF
entered the B-sr a1ld saw the many
beautiful presents on 1.-The tsfle be!c
Ter. AMI the large number OF women
in the Rtoom,-sne could not at hrst
when tlle did her feat seemed INSULT
t.ient FIR har to- stand on, lfor with an
excla-rI tion OF surPldse. she fell al
l n q H Know wv" whetlher to iaurh or cry.
AS Inoest OF the. things 'iau 9ssI n t ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
JOHN + PHILLIPS, Clerk

Miss Blanche Smith, who Is attend
Ing Columbia Institute In New York.
Il, here to spend the holidays at her
home on Chicago street. So
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
MMars New Hucband,"

Iils?" IT SO the Harry Scott Company
guarantee a sure cure in tffir mus:
cal farce MAS New Husband" which
Iis 10 Tbe nreser:ed ON CHI tstTrs Day
lat the Grand Opera House.
No one who secs the full grown man
who attempts to pose as boy In tl;;
care af a itGsor. and who afterwards
|mlarries the woman whose con Ire 60
rlever:y represents himself TO be- can
suppress the laughter TIL 1t the occa-
sion eVokes and he is only one o. half
a score OF n1drthIrovnking characters;
that rush through the Tisible scenes
OF the piece. The music and Y1cE
are fitting accomplishments no clevef
book and e11haree the entertainment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21

1T IS POSSIBLE TO BUY A
CHEAP PIANO AT A LOW PRICE
ANY TIME, ANY WHERE, BUT
WHEN YOU. CAN PURCHASE SUCH
MAKES AS cHIcKERING, WERs
AND POND, kURTzMANN, EMER.
SON AND OTHERS AT PRICES Ask
ED FOR PIANOS MADE IN LARGE
COMMERCIAL FACTORIES FOR
SPECIAL SALE PURPOSES, YOU
ARE SURELY FORTUNATE.
WE NEVER CARRY A PIANO
FROM ONE YEAR OVER TO THE
NEXT YEAR IF THE PRICE WILL
SELL IL.
you CAN BUY HERE A PIANO
FOR $4,000 THAT EVERY OTHER
DEALER ASKS s275oo FOR. AND
YOU CAN BUY A PIANO HERE FOR
s2a5.oo THAT YOU WILL BE COM
PEELED TO PAY $4,000 IN A REeu-
LAR WAY.
WE EXTEND YOU A CORDIAL IN.
vITATIoN TO COME IN AND SEE
FOR YOURSELF. YOU WILL NOT
BE IMPoRTUNED TO BUY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
BAllINGER
PAPERS WANTED
SENATE WILL INVESTIGATE THE
CHARGES ACCORDING TO SEC
RETARH.s REQUEST.
fBy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 21:-
I-ne Senate To-Day adapted a nes9N.
ton calling ON The President sor all
tne reports and statements pertaintn
to INC charges made agalllni Sscretary
Balltnger by L. r. CLAWS, Tho ietIeT
was then reiltI frpm Balinger demand
ing a thorough investigator. senator
Zones said ihn would cfter q reSoln
for an investigatIon ny a Joint commit
tee al the oillise and Sersite after tn.
llltie days: Congress fadinurIied until
January A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21

pont pay . penny , pieee for en-.
yelopss when you can get 800 printed
with return notice and yeurSnanin for
only te5e at this efIIeeAbSut for u
cent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21

RooMs-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received bJ the
County Court Of Marion county at its
ofiec in Fairmost. West Virginia, un-
Iul Monday, tine I'd day of January
1910, ut ~ o'clock noon, for the con-
lstructfon OF jail and jailer's resi-
deu.e for Marion county, at Fatrnont,
IN said county. according to the plans
and specifications prepared by ed
warl j. Wood, architect, Clarksburg,
w. va. The plans and specifications
are now on file OF tho County Clerks
Office, in Fatrmont, Marion county.
West Virginia. and IN the office Of Ed
ward ]. Wood, architect caarksburg,
West Virginia.
Date this the Cd day of December.
1909.
Tn1yNy n p11ITJJps Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-14
USING CEMENT
TO SAVE TREES


The former method OF working in
failing trees with cement was never
successful for several reasons. One
was that the cement seldom II ever
adhered to the wood, so the swaying
by wind of the tree very generally
made larger the treated crack be-
tween 1t and the wood.
Water penetrated beyond the filing,
so the decay increased rather more
rapidly than before attempting a
remedy
The improved idea. fs- in. removing
from the interior all of the rotting
mass. There remains only a living
shell of sapwood and bark, and into
this cavity steel brace is nicely In
serted ana bolted in place
The next important step is TO cut
watersheds--preventing any moisture
from entering There are deep
grooves cut about one inch inside the
edge and opening out to the ground
below. Cement Ia packed tightly into
grooves. forming a channel down
which the water flows.
The cavity Is safterward wired
throughout thoroughly
The cement is worked moist, and
built out in the tree shape. Any bark
that is cut away for an inch or two
in order to prevent bruising as the
filling is in progress will soon cover
the filed spot so passerby can
scarcely detect tie wound at all
In very large cavities the opening
is covered by utilizing large strips OF
zinc
Nature helps In this kind OF new
work in trees, for the place soon heals
over.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-14

currency act The steel plates for
every national bank in the country
had to be altered. TO the legend on
the face OF the bapknotes and at the
top, Secured by bonds OF the United
States" there had to be added a
third line. "O- other securities" In
order 70 ada these three words every
plate had to be Softened. the extra
words engraved. and then the whole
plate retempered. Each Of there
banknote plates, which costs SIS, viii
print 10000 bills, then the Impressions
begin to get dull. and the plate has 70
be softened, the dies recut. and the
plate tempered again. after which
about 10000 more impressions can be
taken. The plates are then destroyed
and new ones made.
To-day MIR. Eldridge sleeps easy.
Let your notes come In as fast as
you can make them" is his message
to the head OF the bureau Of engraving
and printing. Rush the notes over
until we have stock Of 700, ,0o0, 600,
200, 100000 to remain In the upper
vaults for current needs Of the banks
and 500. 10000 to rest secure In the
vault beneath the treasury, guarded
by it's walls OF steel and stone and by
its network Of wires which never
sleep"