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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

The next Elks' dance. for members
and the families will take place Friday
night of next week. Bridge for fat and
grouchy husbands who refuse to dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Clark, of Berry
ton. celebrated their golden wedding
"Wednesday. They were married in Car
roll county. Indiana, and came to Kan
sas and settle on the farm in 1869,
where they have resided ever since At
the reunion yesterday their three living
children, Mrs. George W. Berry of
Lawrence, Mr.. L. B. Clark of Topeka
and Mrs. B. F. Berry of Topeka. four
teen grandchildren and one greatgrand-
child were present. Mr. and Mrs
Clark were given a reception last night
by the Berryton Grange.
Mrs. James E. Hurley gave a
luncheon for twenty at the Topeka club
Wednesday in honor of the out of town
women who have been at the National
for the legislative session.
Mrs. A. T. Lucas entertained her
luncheon club today.
An S. S. dance (chart on application
strictly confidentiaD will be given at
Steinberg's Friday night.
Miss Nerda Phinney entertained the
Gamut Music club Wednesday even
ing. Mrs. Frank Holt assisted her and
the guests We're: The Rev and Mrs
Ralph Ward. Mr.. and Mrs. Balfe
Stark, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Weir. Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04
HONOR DEAD SOLDIERS.
Efforts Will Be Made TO Secure Rail-
road Cooperation.

Chicago. March 4.-The graves of
more than 800 American sailors who
were taken prisoner during the war of
1872 and who are buried near st.
Michaels church at Dartmouth, Devon
shire, England, are to be marked with
headstones and identified as far as pos
sible if plans just announced here by
the United States Daughters of 1912 see
realization. The organization also in
tends placing a stained glass window in
the church, now almost crumbling in
ruins, and having it rebuilt in it's origi-
nal pattern.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

reputation and insists on registering
from Topeka: ''Dr. John H. Outland
of Topeka was in Garden City this
week"
The Washburn Dramatic club, the
Washburn Glee club, and the Wash
burn Opera company will combine
forces at the senior play at the Grand
All Washburn has cancelled her dates
for this event.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04
UNCONSCIOUS ON TRAIN.
Young Boston Man Was Suffering
From Choral Poisoning.

New York, March 4.-Suffering
from chloral poisoning. a young man
believed to be Emile Du Fault. of 824
Washington street, Boston, was found
unconscious on a New York, New
Haven & Hartford train which arrived
at the Grand Central station last
night. bank book which bore the
name Du Fault was the only indication
of his identity He was taken to a
hospital where it was said early today
that he would probably recover.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

j. H Cochran, Miss Martha Zook, Miss
Upton, Miss Zella Zook, Miss Ethel
Helen Fair, Miss Ermine Booth, Miss
Ruth Holt, Miss Margaret Grfswold,
Mr.. Clarence Staples, Mr.. George Fish
er Mr.. Donald Weiswanger, Mr.. Geo.
Grisold, Mr.. Harvey Holt, Mr.. Oscar
Booth.
Mrs. c. E. Hulett 9O1 Lincoln street,
was at home informally this afternoon
from to 3 o'clock. for her daughter,
Mrs. Owen Garbreath. and Mrs. A c.
Haskell of La Junta, Col Mrs. Gal
braith and Mrs. Haskell will return
home Saturday.
The Golden Rule club will meet Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. o. H. Danner,
1415 Clay street.
The T. G. F. club will give an even
ing card party for the usbands of the
members at the home of Mrs. George
Anthony on Tyler street Saturday of
next week. The club was entertained
Wednesday by Mrs. Lytle at her home
on Monroe street and Mrs. A. c. Mac
Gargee of Colorado Springs was a
guest.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gust, formerly
of Topeka, but more recently of Chi
cago are living a Sanford, Fla, where
they have a truck farm and a most
attractive cement bungalow. Mr.. Gust
| gave up his railroad position on ac-
count of his health which has improv-
| ed since he began living out doors and
the change of occupation is also prov
ing financially advantageous Mr.. and
Mrs. o. e. Walker, who returned from
Cuba and Florida yesterday were
| guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust in San
ford
! Miss Irma Doster will leave tonight
| for Chicago to spend a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Shubert of Chi
cago, formerly of Topeka are moving q
to Kansas City to reside permanently,
Mrs. H. D. Shepard of Burlingame is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs L, T.
Price, S24 Lane street, Westlawn.
Mr.. Dean r. Low of Chelsea Ok
was in town yesterday for a few hours.
Mrs. Charles B. Graves came from
| Emporia yesterday to be with her
! daughter, Miss Stella Graves. who is i'll
! and to attend the reception given by
| the wives of the supreme court JUS
tices at the home of Mr.. Justice and
Mrs. r. A. Burch this afternoon
Mrs. Hopkins and Miss Hopkins of
Garden City are guests for the closing
days of the legislative session of Mr.,
Richard J. Hopkins.
Mrs. Everett Akers. her son Robert
| and her sister, Mrs. J. r. Cartwright,
tonight to visit Mrs. Frank, Moss
! Miss Georgene Case of Mankato is
the guest of Miss May Graham.
Mrs. B. G. Voorhis has returned to
Jefferson City. Missouri, after a visit
to her mother Mrs. Charles J. Mar
shall, and her sister, Mrs. Raymond
| Hall.
| Mrs. T ]. Coughlin went to ST.
Joseph today to attend the funeral of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Walsh's eldest son,
| Edward.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H Norman. 1922
Buchanan street, have returned from
| a two months visit in Abilene and
Junction City.
Miss Irene Lucas of Kansas City and
| Miss Viva Davis of st. Joseph will
. spend the weekend with Mrs Charles
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-03-24

r. A. M.-Lewis Chapter No. /; holds
regular convocation on the third
Friday OF each month in Ma
sonic hall, at 1870 p. m. Sojourning
companions are cordially invited to
attend.
CHAS. J. RULISON, H. p.
GEO. w. KEITH, Secty.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-03-24
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE

OREGON MIDWAY GOLD MIN
ING COMPANY-Location of princi-
pay place OF business, County Build
ing, Carson street, Carson City, Ne
vada. Location of mine, Baker cOun-
ty, Oregon.
NOTiCE-There are delinquent up
on the following described stock on
account OF assessments mos. l, =, ),
~ levied on the LIST day OF July 1908
and due respectively on 18th day OF
July, 1908, the 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1908, the 18th day OF November,
1908 and the 18th day of January,
1909 the several amounts set Oppo-
site the names OF the respective
shareholders, is + lows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
California Fruits
Will Improve AS
Season Advances

Now that the season on Valencia
oranges is commencing. local dealers
are being supplied with reports CON
corning what may be expected In the
way Of shipments of other California
deciduous fruits. AS far as advance
estimates 60. the California season this
year should be as good as last year. If
not better.
Outside of oranges-apricots. plums,
pears, peaches and grapes usually come
in for the most attention in the Cali
fOrnia fruit line. 1t is now generally
estimated that pears and plums viii
make about 70 per ,ent Of a crop, with
peaches almost a ful. crop. Grape vine
yards are reported . be in excellent
condition. but apric1ts are short.
Shipments Of all kinds o. fTul- that
have left California since the begin
ming Of the season have amounted TO
practically 80 cars, it is estimated
Yet the season has scarcely opened, as
It IS now believed the shipments Will
amount to approximately 10000 cars
before IL is over.
So far. the fruit is Of first class quail
fly and IS IN good condition for ship
ping
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Very Attractive Gown
For Summer Wear
Fashion Talk.

A frock which combines both sim
pIleity and style is doubly des'rablc.
The pattern illustrated may be develop
ed in any of the summer wash fabrics
with success.
It is a design easily laundered, as
well as easily made. While the tiat coli
lar is cooler, the pattern may Zee vseJ
as well with a standing collar The de-
sign shows two-piece. fun length sleeN es
and raised waistlina closed at left side
front; in floor length, suitable Tor
walking length. There is "A fun length
panel at the centeT-back. but the front
panel ends in a point below she knees,
and is heightened by a plated fiounce,
a new style feature.
The panels, both back and front are
very popular and lend grace TO the fg-
ure. Width at the lower edge in size
Sc IS three and a quarter Yards. The
pattern is cut in i've sizes 81 TO 50 inches
bust measure. Size s. requires i've and
a half yards S6-inch. or four and q half
yards finch material without nap, o.
three and half yards 5s-inch material
with nap. Ladies Home Journal Pat
tern No. sS26. These patterns can DE
obtained at :. Kann's sons & CO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26

same covers for years. Eer house is
opened in the cool of the morning and
again in the evening. never during the
heat OF the day. and when teams are
stirring up dust. No, il does not look
bare and cherries. It looks cool and
restful when you come in from the
white hot city streets.
This seems considerable work for the
time being Think, however, what 1t
saves in pulling heavy rugs about, in
lighting dust, IN its soothing effect on
your nerves. One weeks work viii rid
Your house of heavy furnishings and re-
place them with cooler. lighter ones 1t
Is worth irving, just as an experiment
crash, linen, or denim for coverings.
Experiment Worth Trying.
Summer is just the time to put away
your delicate china and glass Have
your spirit free from the fear that this
or that dish will get broken. Summer
cottage china is plentiful in the shops.
This china is too gaudy TO suit the quiet
taste, but it makes for cheerfulnCss
with It's snowy fowers-poppies, morn
ing glOries, roses. and the like One
can buy tumblers at cents apiece
that viii fall OF the table and roll about
on the floor without breaking. a table
set Wills white china and plain glass,
with even a bunch of green leaves in
a glass bowl for centerpiece is more
restful than table screaming with
color
OF course, you do not worry and make
hard work over your meals in hot
weather. Given gas stove, iceb) *, and
corner grocery and fruit staIpd, why
should any meal be difficult Nature
says eat plentifully Of fresh fruits and
vegetables, and nature makes few mis-
takes. Use diplomacy If you have spoil
ed your men folk, and teach them not TO
order hot roasts for a o'clock dinner.
One woman who knows how 10 manage
her husband and SONG insists on their
eating their hot meal at moor, and for
the evening serves them but one hot
dish, and that something easily pre-
/ pared.
Heavy desserts are all a matter OF
/ habit. Eat at foreign restaurants and
/ you soon fall into the foreign way OF
/ eating fresh fruit and cheese for des
! sert after a heavy dinner BY cutting
/ down on hot rOasts and on elaborate
| desserts, YOU can prepare The salad
| early, mixing II just before 10 comes &c
4 the table, and need spend hide time OF
! energy on cooking one or two vegetables
] if you must have one hot dish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
CAREFUL PLANNING MAKES
THE SUMMER MONTHS EASY

Our grandmothers had their state par
lors- These rooms were carefully
closed. save on occasions when COM
pany came. Sitting in the parlor was
an event which happened only few
times during the year
We, however. dwelling IN more
cramped quarters, use every inch Of
our houses and apartments every day
IN the year. We get tired handling the
same ole rugs and portieres, busting
the same furniture and bric-a-brac. We
Etift the furniture from corner to cor
ner in vain attempt TO quen our own
TestIessnes. IN the warm days Of spring
we feel a longing TO clear right out,
family or no family. and 90 a-gypsing.
Then is the time 10 shake OF tradition
and refurnish. or rather, dismantle ones
abiding place. What If this refurnish-
ing IN lighter tone for the summer
months does 90 against all tradition OF
your mother and grandmother Make
your summer kingdom cool. restful, and
easy to care for. Send your heavy rugs
and draperies first to the cleaner. then
10 storage. If you have no storerOom-
Follow Out System.
Leave your windows nare of curtains
for the summer or buy curtains OF
cheap northumberland muslin
cheesecloth. scrim. swiss lawn, or even
them up without dust catching ruffles
If you cannot accustom yourself TO the
idea OF bare floors, use rag mating
rugs. something that can be easily
handled
The most careful housekeeper goes
about hitting her rooms for the summer
IN a businesslike way. She has muslin
squares Whlch NJ over her pictures. She
sWatnes chandeliers and mirrors in mos
quito netting she puts away all bric-a-
brae save cheap glass vases TO hold
Towers. Were she alone, she would have
neither door nor window draperies but
In difference TO her visiting relatives
who come ia patches during the sum
mers and their hide bound ideas Of wha-
constitutes furnishings, she hangs cheaT
SWISS curtains IN her windows and
madras in green and white IN her doors
Use Linen Cover.
She has linen covers made for hel
upholstered furniture. It is Of good ma
tsrial and well made. She has used In,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
CHILDS WARDROBE IS NOT
COMPLETE WITHOUT APRONS

garment may be worn directly over the
little drawers and underwaist.
The rompers are made with a little
flowing sleeves, cut Gin one with the
waist, the only seam being directly
under the arms. The fullness of the
neck is regulated by a drawing string,
or it may be gathered into a narrow
neckband of the same or contrasting
material Wide circular boomers are
attached to this waist portion under a
broad belt of the material; the lower
edges being gathered into the knees
by elastic, run through the hem-casinG-
These rOmpers are closed down the
back, with small pearl buttons
set quite close together. They are
usually developed in dark blue. dark
green. brown. dark red, tan or nat
ural-cOlored linen, Indtan-head cotton,
chambray. duck. madras or denim.
Many Of these rOmpers are trimmed
with white cotton braid, but If desired
they may be left perfectly plain, which
Is really the best plan,-Woman' 5
World.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
LAW CAN'T PROHIBIT
WOMEN POLICE

An opinion given by the corporation
counsel OF Chicago to the chief Of po-
lice ought 10 bring a bit or comfort
to the suffrsgettes.
A woman employed by a department
store applied to the chief for appoint
ment as a special police officer. with
the right 10 carry a revolver and a bill
Iy" The CiJy's legal adviser has de-
cided that there is no express consti-
tutlonal disqualification of females. no
affirmative statement OF qualifications
which would exclude them, and there is
nothing I'm the duties imposed by statute
law or city ordinance upon a police Of
ficer which would imply the necessity
of intended exclusion OF either sex.
The chief has made the appointment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26

Aprons are coming back into fash
ion, and nowadays a chiid's wardrobe
does not seem complete without gen.
erous supply.
For morning and school wear, the
prettiest ones ere developed in light
colored chambray, white or natural
coIored linen. A pretty model is cut in
piece, having a princess panel effect
that is charming. The round neck and
the pane, as far as the waist, were seal
doped and worked in buttonhole stitch,
with bright red mercerized cotton, the
belt and straps, which crossed in the
back and held it orr. being stitched with
similar cotton. The material Sas heavy
.tan-colored linen.
The aprons for home and afternoon
wear are usually developed in fine main
sock. French Datiste. Persian lawn or
dimity and are always in white. A
dainty little model had the fun body
portion gathered to a shaped yoke,
pointed in the front ana round IN the
back, the upper portion edge, which was
cut in a deep oval. being scalloped and
haDd-embroidered with heavy white
mercerized cotton; between each seal
lop was worked q group of French
knots. and a large fat dot was worked
at the point Of each scauop.
The sleeves. which were full rufTles
Of the material were worked to match,
and the wide hem was feather-stitched
If the edges had been sewn up to
plac1et depth the apron could be worn
as a little frock during the warm days
OF summer, which viii soon be upon US
Speaking of summer. chndren's dresses
are nearly ali made with low necks and
very short sleeves and worn without
guimpes, unless the day be rainy. OF
course, socks and sandals are as popular
as ever, and for the girl OF nine or ten
years who IS tail for her age. the socks
are being made much longer. coming
well up under the knees.
Though many dainty frOcks in both
white and cOlOrs have been seen for
children Of all ages, there is no gar
ment that will be as useful or more
appreciated than the little rOmpers
which are made for the small child as
well as for the girl Of eight or nine
years. These rompers are slipped on
over the frOck and afford il perfect pro-
! lection against all kinds and conditions
of dirt. II the weather is warm this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Government Whitewash.

J. T.-Slake half bushel OF lime with
boiling water: cover to retain the steam /;
strain the liquid through fine sieve;
add a peck of fine salt previously dis
solved in warm water; three pounds OF
ground rice boiled to thin paste and
stirred In while hot; half a pound OF
Spanish whiting and the same Of glue
which has been dissolved by soaking
It in cold water, and then hanging over
slow fire in a small pot set in a larger
filed with hot water.
When all these ingredients are mixed
thoroughly, add five gallons OF boiling
water; stir we'll, cover to exclude the
dust ana let IL alone for three days.
1t should be applied hot. 1t may be
kept in a wash boiler over furnace
while in use.
When dry, after IL Is properly applied,
IT has a fine gloss, almost like paint.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Facial Eruption.

T. J.-FaciaI eruptions are decided
unsightly. They are also objectionable.
since they can easily be remedied by
care of the health and proper local
treatment Fresh air, wholesome food.
the daily bath to keep the pores unre-
stricted and the circulation free viii
overcome the trouble in time Try this
carbolated ointment, applying every
night TO the eruptiOns: Five ounces OF
pure lard, two and one-haf ounces of
white wax, one-half ounce OF balsam
of fir, and when 1t begins 60 cool STIR
ia one-half ounce of caTbolic acid, which
is a deadly poison and must be kept out
of the way of children and careless In
dividuals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
CAKES FROM OLD BREAD

When cut bread is left over from
the table It is usually thrown away,
Instead OF doing this. put II In a tin
can OF some kind and save il until
you have sufficient 10 make up for
one loaf OF bread. Soak this bread in
milk or water and let stand FOR hair
Sn hour. Then add salt, one egg.
and sufficient -four to make batter.
After fl is well mixed put on a hot
Sriddle and bake.
II rye. bread is used. One-haIf ca lie
OF COMPRESSED yeast should be nut
knto the mixture and the batter al
toWed 70 stand overnight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
TOMATO BASKETS.

Take as many firm, ripe tomatoes as
there are persons to be served. After
washing them, cut - slice from the top
of each just thick enough to make a
can. Scoop out enough Of the heart OF
the tomato to adMst az egg. Drop into
each a little butter, then break an egg
into the cavity. being careful not 10
mix the white and yOlk. Season and put
a small piece Of butter and dash of
minced parsley on each egg. Season
again, replace the tomato caps and bake
for twenty-five minutes in a hot oven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
A Dry Shampoo.

A dry shampoo is a process of alb
sorbi.lg the oily secretion of the hair
by busting well with orrIs root, which
should not be put on the scalp itself.
and which must be brushed out with a
stiff brush. An excellent plan is &c have
the HAIR shampooed with eggs and hot
water every fortnight One week after
the shampoo use the olris root and wave
the hair again. BY curling the little
short ends occasionally your hair VIII
always look fluffy and pretty. The
givl with the thin face must never wear
her hair drawn back tightly, for this
only accentuates the emaciated lines.
Whether the hair be waved or not de-
ponds upon the kind Of hair, and the
kind of girl It is a question that each
woman must decide for herself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
LOYALTY REQUIRED.

The man I marry must live up TO the
six bylaws Of friendship-loya sym
patty. kindness. honor. generosity, and
truth. / should place particular en-
phasis on loyalty loyalty 20 his God
10 himself, to me TO his friends and to
his country He need not be handsome
so long as his eyes are steady and the
grip OF his hand strOng.-EXchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Apple Cup

Mrs. W.-Cut six tart apples in quar-
tiers and remove the cores put them in
a porcelain kettle with one cupful Of
raIsins, two bay leaves. One-Quarter Of
stick of cinnamon, and the grated
rind Of four lemons. Pour over them
three quarts of cold water, cover and
cook slowly for quarters of an
hour. Strain twice to have it perfectly
clean. and when cold add the juice of
the four lemons. Serve with shaved
ice in the bottom Of each glass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Gifts to Attendants.

Miss Nat Dre-nuptial dinner 10 be
given by a bride-eleCt to the members
of her bridal party, the wedding faxOrs
are TO De presented in the following
clever way: Suspended Oye- the table
is to be a wedding bell of white. carna-
lions hung by a rope of smilax.
The gifts are to be pearl scarf pins
for the men and pearl beauty pins for
the girls: they are to be daintily
wrapped and tied with white ribbon,
and thus secure are TO hang inside the
bell: from each the ribbon will run 70
the guests places.
After the last course the bride will
ask each one TO pull a ribbon and the
sCilvenirs viii be forthcoming. These
novel. individual touches add much -
the success of all occasions, and espe-
cially for such an attractive affair as
a bridal dinner is sure TO be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Answers to the Inquiries
From The Times Readers

evening. and the bride Is to marry in a
travelling suit. What should the matron
OF honor wear? Does she have TO wear
travelling suit, too? If not, would a
white liberty satin do2 MRS. l.. c.
The matron of honor would certainly
outshine the bride If she wore a white
satin gown a white serge or broad
cloth would he better or a pretty light
grSv or tan reception dress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Old City Directory.

H. J. S. d)-You can consult the city
directory for the year 1900 at the Public
Library
81 Every six months is often enough
to have the hair singed. It is a treat
ment for split ends. When a hair splits
its growth stops and unless the split
end Is singed of the hair becomes dry
and lifeless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-26
Reduction of Flesh.

Miss, o. Hinder the head Mas
sage" in the back of the telephone
book, you will find list Of firms who
use this treatment for the reduction of
flesh. Massage and a reduction Of food
to one-half the amount you ordinarily
take. with the avoidance of starchy
foods and sweets, is the only safe
method of getting rid of the superfiuous
fat.