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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The Research club of Caldwell,
limited to fifteen members. has given
more than a thousand volumes to
public libraries and the members are
now working to get a Carnegie library
in their town. They make their money
by giving home talent plays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The Nautilus club will meet next
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Sanders
at her house on the Washburn college
grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The Nineteenth Century club will
meet with Mrs. E. A, Austin, SIS
buchanan street Monday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27
A meeting
IL

A meeting of the board of directors
of the General Federation of Woman's
Clubs will be held in Washington, ID.
c.. beginning December and lasting
four days. Mrs. w. A Johnston will
leave next week to attend the meet
ing. Saturday, December 4, she will
attend luncheon given by Mrs. Henry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The City Federation of Mcpherson,
composed of eight clubs, has started
manual training school in McPher-
son, and it is now collecting car of
paper for sale to raise money for civic
i'm nrOVem eutS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The West Side Reading club will
meet with Mrs Ellen Humphreys De-
cember l. Current events will be
given in answer to roll call. Mrs.
Humphreys will have the paper Of
the meeting, following which will be
discussion of the subject treated, ana
music will complete the program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The Ladies' Reading circle of New
ton is the second oldest club in the
state. being now in its thirtieth year
They have never missed a meeting;
It's object is study, and good deal
of charitable work is thrown in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The Athenaeum club of Kansas
City is the second largest woman's
club in Missouri. having a MEMBER
shin of 500. 1t is divided into eight
departments, i. e.: art, current events,
literature, history and travel, music
philosophy and science, Bible study
and social ethics. Under the d1rec-
ton of the social ethics department
the club has aided and brought about
many reforms in the city. They start
ed the movement for public kinder
gartens and public play grounds. They
were early advocates of separate
Judges for Juvenile offenders; they
promoted the anti-cigarette law; they
interested themselves in compulsory
education and child labor laws and
insisted on the enforcement Of the
pure food and inspection laws. They
have put classic pictures in school
rooms and encouraged the introduce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

Chicago has a Frances Juvenile Aid
club which was lately organized to
build a home for convalescent chill
dren from Cook County hospital For
merly children were detained there
long after their recovery from illness
because there was no place for them
to go The new home is equipped
with school room. play room, large
yard, and cozy dining room, and the
small wards are kept here much as
children are kept in their own homes
until suitable homes can be found for
them. The club and the home were
named for Nurse Frances Hagen, of
the Cook County hospital, through
whose efforts the club was first or
ganized and the home built.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

The meeting of the Current Literal
ture club will be held with Mrs. H. A.
Heath. 915 Western avenue, Novem-
Der 80. The program will be re-
view of the ssWorld's Work" by Mrs.
and Mrs. Nesbaum; an ar
ticle on the Turkish Harem," by Mrs.
Ray Bone, and an original story by
Mrs. J. S. West.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
WOMAN, l0l, RECOVERING
AFTER BREAKING HER HIP.
Martina" a BellevilIe Char
acter. Is Victim of Fall.

Miss Martina White, 10l years old, OF
II Ralph street, Belleville, Is in st.
Barnabas's Hospital, this city, with a
fractured hip. Despite her advanced
age 1t was SAID at the hospital today
that she has o good chance Of recovery
Martina" as she is Familiarity known
in Belleville, was walking along Main
street a few days ago when che was
frightened by balky horse, which she
thought was going to trample her. In
trying to get out of its way she
stumbled and fell. breaking her left
hip. DIR. II. b. Vail, who treated her,
had her removed to the hospital.
Martina" is a French Canadian, and
was born in Montreal in October. 1903
She has lived in Belleville about thirty
years. All her life she has worked
hard, and up until the time Of her in
jury she was able to help in the house,
hold duties. She has lived for the last
ten years with her sister, Mrs. Wash
ington S. Caldwell, OF RALPH street.
Despite her age Martina" never
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
CABMAN IN TROUBLE OVER
CHANGE GIVEN IMMIGRANT.
Expensive Ride Causes Victim to
Appeal to Police.

Alleged to have given Wassily Was
iewitz, a newly arrived immigran,
from Russia, two silver dollars and ole
Lincoln penny in change for $40 gold
piece, after the Russian had taken u
cab from the Broad street station Of
the Central Railroad to 337 LiItleton
avenue, his new home, two cabmen.
Daniel Mendel, of 444 Washington
street, and one of his drivers, Joh,
Taylor, 70 years old, of 16 Liberty
street, were today locked up at Police
headquarters, to await trial
warrant was isued at the Fourth
Precinct charging Taylor with OBJ
tanning money by false pretences on a
similar case, and today Sergeants Wal
zer and Koerber, of the detective br-
reau, arrested the two men and made
formal complaint at the First Pre-
cinct charging Mendel and Taylor with
larceny.
wasjewitz had two $40 gold pieces
and one s. piece when he paid the CAB
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
AWARD MAN $3.50 FOR LOSS
OF ACID.BURNED FINGER,
Plaintiff Sued Druggist Who
Gave Him Carbolic.

After a two hours' deiiberation the
jury in the Circuit Court before Judge
Heisiey. that heard the trial of Israel
Isenanaky's action for 1900 damages
against Maurice J. Schutzman. q drug.
gist. Of I7s Spruce street. figured out
that 2 nnger is worth $3.50, and re-
turned that amount In favor Of tina
plaintiff. MR
According TO the story told BY Issn-
ansky. who lives in 1873 Spruce street,
he purchased from the druggist Aprii
"a. 1907 what ne supposed was carbolic
water for Use on finger that had beer
injured while he was working at his
trade as an iron-worker. Instead Of
getting what he asked for, the plaintiff
swore that. he got pure carbolic acid.
The poftic was properly labeled, but
as the plaintiff canhots read En- nslish he
used the stun, and the net result was
that 1t became aMecessars to a1nputate
the finger. ~ sss4a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
HIDES NAMES OF MEN WHO
AIDED HIM, IN ROBBERY.
Frank Quinlan Admits He Stole
Two Coats.

After an absence of two years, Frank
Quinlan, 28 years old and homeless, re-
turned last night and again found the
city to be as well policed as it was
when on his last visit he was arrested
by Sergeant Tuite, of the Detective
Bureau.
According to his own statement,
Quinlan, with three other men whom he
refused to name, broke into F'abiani's 8
tailoring shop. 70 Halsey street, last
night, and took two sack coats, valued
by their owner at $50, These coats were
found IN Quinlan'se possession when be
was arrested by Patrolnlen Harms anu
Brady, of the First Precinct. Later
Patrollnen Brady and Vanegri arrested
Charles Rannsr, 80 years old, with nc
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
FAMILY RUSHES TO AID
OF MRS. BROKAW In SUIT.

NEW YORK. Dec. 17.--Members or
Mrs. w. Gould Brokaw's family came
to her aid today in her legal contest for
separation from her husband, w.
Gould Brokaw, and distressing occur
rences in the unhappy married life Of
the couple were detailed on the wit
ness stand by sympathetic witnesses
for the plaintiff.
Miss Elodic Blair, whose brilliant
eyes are every bit as captivating as
those of her sister, and whose wit is
declsred to be as scintillating, came to
court with Mrs. Brokaw today and par
ticipated in the preliminary conferences
OF the attorneys on the petitioners side.
Her story was intended to supplement
that which J. BulIard Blair. tho brother
of the family, told when he described
hystericai manifestations on his sisters
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17

men and a few minutes later he dis
covered he had only one SO piece and
the s. coin besides two silver dollars
and a bright new Lincoln penny.
No matter what charge is pressed
against the prisoners, whether ii be
larceny, extortion or false pretenees,
the revocation of the hackmen's license
will probably follow
Mendel claims that Taylor is respor-
sible for any overcharge. while Taylor
maintains that his employer was pres
ent all during the transaction. They
will both be arraigned in the First
Criminal Court tomorrow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
TRAvHRs WITH BYRNE 4 m'DoNNELL,

James p. Travers, of New York
city, was elected to membership in
the New York stock Exchange yes
terday. and will represent the firm
of Byrne & Mcdonnell on the floor
Of the Exchange. His initiation waH
as complete as has been given q
new member of the Stock Exchange
in q long time. Mr.. Travers was for
merly connected with the New York
Stock Exchange house of A. A. Hous-
man g. Co., as cashier, for over three
years, and for the past ak wears has
been private secretary for the we'll
known Wall street broker. Bernard M
known Wall street banker. Bernard M.
partner in the firm Of Byrne & McDon-
nell. zas p
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17

part after she had been warned by Mr'
Brokaw at table to cease looking at
certain man and other disturbing hap
penings due to disagreemepts between
husband and wife.
All the witnesses with knowledge OF
the matter are asked by Attorney Bald
win, Mrs Brokaw's lawyer, what they
know of the Brokaws' style of living
and OF Mr.. Brokaw's income. presum-
ably with view to showing that Mr.
Brolsaw is able to pay the substantial
alimony which his wife demands.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17

home, on suspicion of having been one
OF the gang of robbers. Quinlan, now
ever, denied even knowing Kramer.
Judge Hahn held Quinlan in $500 bail
to await the action of the grand jury,
while Ranner's story is being investi-
gated.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17

wore eyeglasses and her hearing has
always been good. She ascribes her
longevity to the fact that she always
worked hard. Her sister, Mrs. cald-
well, is about so years old.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1909-12-17
CONTINENTAL CAN co.
INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK.
Especial to the Newark Star. ]

TRENTON, Dec. 17.-An amended
certificate of incorporation was filed
here today by the Continental Can
Company, increasing it's capital stock
from 81, ,O00 to s3.0eo.000.
The United Gas and Water Company.
Of Camden, has incorporated with a
capitalization Of 100000. The company
Is to act as holding company.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-26
Miss Knecht's Engagement

Tuesdays Philadelphia Public Led
ger contained the following. Mr..
Knecht and family are cottagers at
Wild wood and W a cottage at the
corner of Magnolia and Pacific ave-
nues: "Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Charles
Knecht, of 2040 North Twelfth street,
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Helen, aud Ralph Pyle
Miller. Miss Knecht is a granddaugh-
ter Of the late Charles Knecht, formerly
president of the Commercial Ex-
change, and an early member of the
Union League and the Pennsylvania
Historical Society,""
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-26

Herbert Johnson, a Philadelphia
druggist, with his wife, spent over
Thanksgiving with his parents, Con-
ductor and Mrs. c. A. j. johnson on
Pine avenue.
Have you an electric fiat iron? \
Lawyer Jonathan Hand spent
Thanksgiving with his mother and
brothers and sisters at Court House.
E. Mrs. Charles H. Simmerman, ae-
companied by her daughter and the
latter's husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Jones, were down over Sunday and
Monday morning went to Court
House to take out letters of admins
tration for the estate.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-26
Noted EVangeIistic Singers WIFI
Sing ON Sunday at Holly
wood M. E. Church

Rev. and Mrs. w. S. Hunter, noted
Singing Evangelists, Will sing both
morning and evening at the Methodist
church on Sunday. These people are
splendid gospel singers and everyone
who has heard them will want to hear
them again; while those who have
not heard them should not miss doing
SO. Their singing has always been a
great feature of their evangelistic work.
They will sing several of their gospel
songs at both services. Come and hear
them.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-26
j. I'll. COOMBS LUMBER COMPANY
MIlwork and Builders Hardware, Carpenters Tools, etc.
YARD, scHELLENGER TO LINCOLN ON HOLLY BEACH AVENUE


Christmas will soon be here. Miss
Scott has been thinking of your needs.
Call and see what she has. 218 An
drew avenue, Holly Beach. X 4
For goodness sake use Albig's fresh
roasted coffee and delicious teas, surely
please. Stop and get samples. Premi-
ums given. X
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-26
Liked the Journal

A Wildwood property owner wrote
the JOURNAL a few days ago:
Enclosed find one dollar for a years
subscription to your very interesting
JOURNAL, a copy of which reached me
last week. | found it 30 interesting
am sorry [ did not think of 1t BEFORE"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
SPOKANE POLICE
CALL FOR HELP
REQUEST poP STATE TROOPS
is REFUSED.
GOVERNOR is APPEALED TO
Overflow al Spokane Jail Will Be
Escorted Out Of Town-Gov-
ernor Is Appealed to.

Olympia, Wash Nov. l0.-At the
request Of Acting Governor Howell,
the war department has tclcgraphcd
the commanding officer at Fort
Wright to furnish guardhousc ac-
commodations for such city prison
crs at Spokane as the city authori-
ties cannot care for at the city jail.
The acting governor has SO far re-
fused the request ol the mayor,
sheriff and police commissioner that
members Of the national guard bc
detailed To guard the prisoners lu
fact. Governor Howell who was "a
militia officer Tor many years. Is
opposed 10 calling out the state
troops until there is absolute need,
and tclcgraphcd the mayor of Spo-
kane suggesting that a bull pen bc
established.
\ telegram from the national cap
itul came to the governor last night.
announcing that orders had been
sent to the commanding officer at
Fort Wright that he furnish guard
room for civilian prisoners on condi-
ton that the city or county furnish
the necessary guards The telegram
said there is no authority IN law
for the use of the United States
troops as guards IN such case,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
Leaves Many Bad Checks.

San Francisco. Nov S-Lcaving
behind him q trail of broken hearts
aud worthless checks, J. B Mitchell.
q civil engineer. with prominent con
neelions in Denver, is believed to
have ncd and score Of angry vic
Tins have mauguraicd a thorough
scare. for him From Denver ae-
eording To- the detectives who have
followed his uail, he went TO Taco
ma. where he succeeded in bor-
rowing large sums Of money from
business men with whom he asso-
cialcd. lie also operated in Port
Land and Seattle in the same way,
aud according to detectives, aud de-
serted his wife in Tacoma. after
passing number OF worthless
checks
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
PRESIDENT TAFT
HOME ONCE MORE
1900 Mile Journey, Which Began
September Ia, Completed.

Washington Nov, l0--Frcsidcnt
Taft's 1900 mile journey which be-
gan with his departure from Bcver-
~ on September IL, ended at 1885
o'clock tonight, when his special
train rolled into the Union station
here. The itinerary OF the last
three days Of his trip included stops
in Florence, 5. G., Monday evening.
in Wilmington Tuesday and IN Rich
mond this morning From Rich
nond he proceeded direct to Wash
ingtuu
When the President reaches the
national capital he will find his desk
piled high with matters demanding
his attention First Of all he will
have 20 Gll great many vacancies
in public Offices. The most import
ant of these Is that In the supreme
court. caused by the death Of JUS.
ticc Pcckham Next In importance
Is minister TO China. A, the end
Of the week the President will
leave of work to make n hurried
trip to Middlctown, Conn, to attend
the Inauguration Of President Shank
line Of Wesleyan university
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
SAYS MAYOR DISCRlMINATES
Judge Mann. of Spokane, Rules in
Favor OF |. w. w.

Spokane. Wash, Nov S-Judgc
Mann, oi the municipal court ruled
that the mayor aud hi, officials were
unjuslly discriminating against the
Industrial Workers # the World In
absolutely prohibiting them from
speaking on the street corners, when
the Salvation Army The President
OF the United States aud VIM, J.
Bryan were extended that privilege,
together with police protection. lie
repealed an ordinance that gave the
mayor power To permit regularly or
gauilcd religious bodies to use the
streets for their meetings, aud to
withhold that privilege from Others
The name, oi the |, W w, mem
bcrs arrested during thc prcs,n, agi-
tation In this city will be sent e.
the Washington, u, G authorities
The plan e. an innovation IN the
combating ol the trouble, and
mark, the beginning of Uncle Sans
appearance iu the game. The fight
in other citic, of IN west has been
entirely between the city and state
government, and the / w. W,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
More Money TO Fight Disease.

Washington, Nov. S-Foilowing
the donation of $l,000000 by John
u. Rockefeller to be used in fight
ing the hookworm disease in the
south, the officials of the treasury
and public health and marine hospi-
t,l service have received Information
that two other Sl,000000 donations
will be forthcoming soon. One is
from Mrs. Russel Sage, TO be used
in extending work for the eradiea-
,ion of tuberculosis; the other from
Andrew Carnegie for fighting pella-
gra, the mysterious disease that has
banl,d scientists.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
MAY USE TECHNICALLY
John Riplinger, Alleged Embezzler,
May Go Free.


Olympia, Wash, Nov. 8.-John
Riplingcr, cx-city controller of Sc
attic, who was defeated for mayor
and fed to Honduras, from where
he recently returned, may escape
prosecution for alleged embezzle-
mcnt as result of supreme court
decision rendered here.
On all city contracts at Seattle it
has long been the custom that sue
cessful contractors should deposit a
certain percentage of their contract
price with the city controller. 1t was
such moneys Riplingcr is accused
of having stolen In test case the
supreme court held that these mon
eys were not city funds Attorneys
say this dccsion--that the money
was not city funds-rclicvcs Rip
fingers bondsmcn from liability, as
they only guaranteed safe handling
OF city money, ana also means dis
missal Of all charges which were
based upon the contention that the
money belonged to the city.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12

The dollar spent with your
home merchants not only stays
in Ontario, and in part, is yours,
but it pays for the streets you
walk on, the church YOU wor-
ship in, and the many things
you require, Your home mer-
chant does this ont OF the small
margin he makes from your pat
ronage, This patronage taken
away, you must do more and he
he's. kcmember these facts and
the merchants who advertise
when making your next pur-
chase.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
Current Comment.

The coming OF people into Il
country is the most interesting
and likewise the most significant
thing that can happen to II
country. The stream OF emil
grants and capital thai pouis
yearly through the human irIi-
CATION channels is better for us
than a gold mine, or than many
gold mines. Every well-to' do
citizen, newcomer, every honest
worker, every good citizen, oi
whatever caste or clan, who
lands on our shores to "stick",
brings with him the accumula.
ton of lifetime, both Of wealth
and culture. His wealth adds
Immediately so much to our
accumulation OF assets, and his
culture adds to our character
and refinement. His children
attend our public schools and
colleges, his wife attaches her
self to the women's clubs and
the aid society; he joins the
lodge and pays so much into the
church-and so the world
moves. II is an economic fact
that every desirable citizen,
who, with suitcase in hand,
steps off the train ut the gate Of
any Western city, with the in
tention of making il his home,
increases the value OF the land
he alights upon, for after all
and We make this statement in
the face OF our annual hundred
million dollar output OF natural
wealth-it is men, not material,
that make n country.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12

The Oregon Trunk Line has
announced that they intend
bridging the Columbia river at
some convenient point near The
Dalles, TO form a connection with
the North Bank road. This
proves beyond any question that
Hill is behind the Oregon Trunk
Line. II also means that Hill
il To be n factor in the develop.
ment OF Central Oregon and
when he gets ready for II feeder
through tho valley OF the Nal
heur, he will find the people
ready To meet him more than
half way, Oregon has u larger
area without u railroad than any
other state in the Union and
until one has trhNcfScd some ol
the fertile valleys it is impossi-
bic to appreciate the future OF
the state when once opened up
by railroads. A subsidiary COM
pany of the Oregon Trunk has
taken up the Crooked River ir-
rigation project, covering about
10000 acres. The Hill people
are railroad builders and colon
izers and see that their territory
is settled up and made to pro-
duce tonnage, The Hill invas.
ion will mean much for Oregon,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
Big Hatchery to Open.

Salem, or, Nov lO-Gov, Ben
son, State Fish Warden McAllister
aud other prominent Oregon men,
as well as number of leading men
from the state of Washington, will
take part nest Monday November
Is, in the ceremonies incident to
the opening of the Bonneville cen
trail fish hatchery on the Columbia
river. This is the largest salmon
hatchery in the world.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
Columbia River to BE Examined.

ST. Paul, Nov n sub-commit-
tee OF five members OF the National
Inland Waterways Commission will
investigate the Columbia river prob
ably late this fall for the purpose
of reporting 10 the whole commits
sion physical conditions that pre-
vail ON the river in IT'S ports and
among vessels which ply it.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
New Nickels Designed.

Philadelphia, Nov l0-Des for 4
proposed Scent piece. bearing the
head of George Washington, to take
the place Of the coin now in cicru-
lation, have been prepared at the
mint here, The adoption of the de
sign lies with the treasury depart
mcnt.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
TEST TO BE MADE OF MINE
Submarine Will BE Sunk to Deter
mine Its Life in Water.

Astoria, Or, Nov l0-fo make
a test of how long one OF the sub
marine mines will exist in the waters
opposite the forts AT the mouth of
the Columbia, one has been planted
in the channel in front OF Fort Co
lumbia, and it will remain there for
three months
Al the expiration of that time it
will be exploded from the electric
battery at the fort and its force
will be technically recorded by a
board OF army officers
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-11-12
Game Sport.

"Now that | have my monoplane
running smoothly" remarked the
aerial crank, I'D like to build fac
tory and turn out individual wings by
the hundred. Then Id present them
TO every one free of charge"
"You are getting generous these
days." continued his friend.
"Oh, no; I am pining for sport. 1t
is no fun whlzzing around in the air
at n mile minute when there is no
one to run down."-St. Louis Post.
Dispatch