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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21
NOT A vACRANT.
H. w. Smiths Troubles of a Mar
ital Nature.
Refused to Support Wife for
Reasons of His Own.
HE PROVED HIS CASE
Court Decided That His Action
Was JustifiabIe.
Next Chapter VIII Be in the
Divorce Court.
HE PROVED HIS CASE

Sensational counter charges made
by the defendant in the trial of H.
W. Smith for vagrancy in the court
of Topeka this morning saved the ac-
cused from conviction. The
vagrancy case of Smith is a peculiar
case in that testimony ordinarily of
a divorce character was allowed in his
defense and also that the case was
not brought either in the district
court or in the probate court.
Mollie Smith. his wife. with a child
a year and a half of age, made COM
plant charging him with the non
support of his family. The trial
could not well be brought in behalf of
the infant for he had offered to care
for it provided it was given in his
charge, neither did she want to sue
for divorce. Therefore the case was
taken to the city court on the grounds
that a married man who neglects to
provide for his family is guilty of
Vagrancy.
The Smiths have not lived together
since some months ago in Oklahoma
when another man seems to have
come into the foreground and it was
told his little wife, Goodnight, ana
left for his home in North Topeka
where he took up abode with ms
father John w. Smith, and secured
work as sack sewer at the Page mill;
But Mollie followed a month ago and
moved in with her father-in-laW
whereupon her husband moved out
Then she asked him for support Tor
herself and child and he refused eX-
cent for occasional small gifts to the
child which he offered to take care or
if he might take it and place 1t IN the
home of his aunt. The wife, now
ever. wanted in on the "refresh-'
ments'' and Joseph Reed attorn utsS
could not get in on account OF her
lax conduct as a dutiful wife.
When Assistant County Attorney
BolIinger objected he was oVerrulei
and the "cat was out OF the a pas.
Smith was a piano player in a mouse
in Enid and away much at nlght; he
and his wife lived in double mouse
and in the other half HVsd SodhS
lady cousin of his. Now a very gooot
friend of his came to him and asked II
he had anv objections to his going
down to call on his cousin and lie was
told to go ahead by all means
Later on other good friends loid
smith he had better watch his back
vard that his friend was passing W
his cousin and holding nightly tryst
with his wife in the dark. he lald j
trap and coming home early Iouho d
situation that shocked him.
The couple patched UP affairs ana
went To Goodnight There again Smith
says he was deceived. -.
Since coming here he alleges that
once again he has seen things 10. MAKE
him look with disgust upon faithless
woman for his wife came out oil a mousse
with another man and he was AFRAID TO
interpose because he thought the other
man might know who he was and 90
him violence.
In fact there seemed to be n end OF
he disorderly and inlmora disclosures
,II,ti1 both LAWYERS called for silence
and Judge simon discharged The pris-
oner from any. obligations toward the
family support
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W. F. Pate will return to his home
in Cherokee. kan. Thursday after
spending sevctal wael-s at Lawrence,
taking summer work at the univer-
sity.
Mrs Anna CowicIl is SLOWLY i'm
proving after several weeks illness.
The birthday social 10 be given this
evening by tho ladies' of the Presby-
terrain church on the church lawn is
going to be . verJ interesting affat~.
The birthday anniversaries of nine of
the members of the Ladies Aid will
be celebrated. Every one is invited
to this party.
Little Olive Reese is quite sick at
the family home on Winfield avenue.
Miss Frances Miller is Improving
after several days illness with an at
tack of fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson have
returned to their home in Chanute.
Kan, after spending several weeks
here the guests of their parents and
other relatives.
Mrs. L. K. Mitchell and daughter
Pearl are spending this week with
Kan.
Miss Ethel Kelley of Red River.
wy, will arrive here in a few days
to spend the remainder of the sum
mer visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Mabel Reynolds has returned
to her home in AtchisOn after MAX
ing two weeks visit with friends
and relatives here and in Kansas
City.
Miss Alta Amos has returned home
from Usage county where she spent
q month visiting relatives.
VIM Tryson is spending a few days
in Kansas City. Mo-, on a. business
Miss Alberta Tremain~ of-Newton
IS the guest of Mrs. D. r. Ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21

The G. I. A will entertain their
members and friends at a social this
evening to be given at the home Of,
Mr. and Mrs. John McNeaI on Mon
roe street. The social will be a new
and novel affair and everybody is in.
Miss Myrtle Huston has gone to
Saiina, Kan, to visit her aunt, Mrs
Laura Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles steeu of
Edmond, Okla are here visiting Mr.
and Mrs. John Paisley of East Crane
street for a month
Mr.. Frank Stanhope has gone to
ms nome IN Cedar, Kan, after spend
ing few days with friends here He
Will spend several weeks in Cedar
visiting his folks before returning to
FL Paso. Tex, where he is employed.
Miss Minnie Miller of 631 Lime
street entertained the Y. p A. of the
Evangelical church Monday evening
Those present were- Misses Deanv
Pruessner, Dena Lingy. Frida Bech-
tel. Minnie Miller, Marie Miller. Anna
johnson Elizabeth Johnson Miss
Brooks. Mrs J. Waidelich Mrs. A.
Lingy and Ruth Lingy. Mr. L. A.
Waidelich, Rev. G. L. SOrg. Mr. Paul
Waidelich, Mr.. Garland Waid elich,
Mr.. Anthony Lfnge. Mr. John Miller
and Mr.. Carl Linge.
CapitOla Rebekah Sewing society
No. 219. has postponed its meetings
during the hot weather
Mr.. John Swanson and Wife have
returned from Colorado where they
spent a two weeks vacation.
Miss Clio Hammond of 4O7 Mad
fson street entertained a number of
friends at her home Monday evening
Those present were: Miss Marie
Lowry, Miss Crisla Christy. Miss Ger
trude Carsell. Miss Florence Nichols,
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Miss Blenda Christy. Miss Ruby Long,
Miss Elizabeth Myers. Mr.. Clyde
Penn, Mr.. Floyd Porter, Mr.. Herbert
Porter. Mr.. Wayne Chamberlin, Mr..
Raymond Chamberlin, Mr.. Kenneth
Mannis, MI Clyde SIocum. Mr..
Townsley ROby, Mr.. John Woods and
Mr. Harold McMurtie. Refreshme
were served and all enjoyed fine
time.
Miss Estella Adair Of 315 Chandler
street entertained the following
young people at her home last Thurs
day evening: Miss Minnie Upton
Miss Anna Rothenberger, Miss
Josephine Sage. Miss Minnie .Klinge,
Miss Certa Hinkle, Miss Ada Deever
Miss Minnie Kraushar. Miss Mary
hoffman, Miss Bertha Kern, Mr.. Lee
Shafer, Mr.. Glide Doel. Mr.. Claude
Stone, Mr.. Robert Link. Mr. John
Dansey, Mr. Clauster Hinkle, Mr.
Clarence Bradley, Mr.. Daniel Bout
we'll and Mr.. Lester Hallock. Light
refreshments were served and a fine
time enjoyed by every one.
The Third Christian church, corner of
East Third and Lake streets. began
special series of Gospel meetings Sun
day under the direction of Evangelist
J. A L. Romig, who sixteen years ago
was instrumental in organizing this
congregation, when there were nearly
six hundred converts as the result OF
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SANTA FE NOTES

Mr.. Earl Paisley has gone to work in
the machine shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T Mcclellan have
taken months vacation and viii visit
in the eastern cities.
Mr.. George Wood. Of the telegraph
Office, has taken a months layoff and
viii visit the exposition at Seattle.
Wash.
Henry McDade, of the roundhouse. is
spending few weeks visiting his
brother in Colorado
Mt VIM DeVeau of the paint shop
is laying off for few days
Mr.. Osmond of the machine shop is
unable to be at work on account of an
injured hand.
F. r. Frost has returned from Chi
cago where he spent several days on a
business trip.
Fred Cramer. of the machine shop
was layirUs off yesterday
New shipment of half ton of soap
from the Mexican Amole company of
Peoria, Ill. has been made and is ex-
pected to arrive here in a few days
for the use of the patrons of the Y.
NJ. c. A
Rev. Mr.. Naming Will speak in the
shop Thursday noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21

1905 North Monroe street All members
and friends Of the church are invited
Cherry oala- orang, a new drink, IS
sold by A. NJ. Petro.
For loans, real estate, insurance ana
rentals, either in North or South To-
peka, see G. d. Myers & Co., S24 North
Kansas avenue.
F. j. Mckee is moving from the South
side to 1913 Quincy street.
David Bowie, of the Page Milling
company, is in Kansas City today on
business.
The fremen at station no. are clean
ing house today.
C. Reavers has moved from the South
side to 9O6 Topeka avenue
Charles Smith, of the Rochester
neighborhood. has gone to Houston,
Texas, TO look at land.
Miss Elizabeth Garrett, who lives
west of the city, has taken charge OF
the collection department of the J. j.
King real estate agency. Miss Myrtle
Cole has been engaged as stenographer
for the same firm
Mrs. S. S. Myers. of 1905 Western eV-
enue, is visiting at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs w. E. Taggart, of Meri-
den.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Shields of shorey
have returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Quincy, Ohio.
You can refer your neighbor to the
Model bakery when they want good
Louis Nystrom of Kansas City is
visiting his father, John Nystrom. of
1919 Jackson street.
The Topeka Packing co. pays lie
a pound for hens this week.
c. A. Wyburg and Mr.. and Mrs. }.
C. Stroude of north of the city were
thrown out of a buggy near Fa1rchlld
street and Kansas avenue about p.
m. yesterday, when their horse was
frightened by two cars which were
coming from opposite directions. None
of the occupants of the buggy were
seriously hurt.
c. F. Bridge is the general locator
for the North side. See him.
Clyde shore of 1906 Quincy street
is visiting relatives in Logan.
The second floor of the Citizens
state bank building is being equipped
with fire escapes.
Apples are wanted by the Hays Pro-
duce company.
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Notes and Personals.

Mems canvas Oxfords. only s1O0 at
T. D. JOseph's shoe store.
v r. Parkhurst. engineer for the
North side drainage board, reports that
700 feet of the floating current deffec-
tors have been installed near Silver
Lake, and that seven of the 20 jetties
to be constructed near there have been
completed.
Watch for our Texas land excursion
announcement. L. c. BCyce.
L. c. Boyce ana Mr.. and Mrs l.
r. Boyce of 1117 Jackson street. have
returned from a short trip through
Texas.
The intermediate League of the Kan
sas Avenue NJ. E. church will give a
free ice cream social this evening at
the home of Clarence Churchman. at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21

his efforts in this city. Since that
time Mr. Romig has Travelled and
preached in every state and territory
in the union but three; spent nine
months of successful evangelisJic work
in the principal cities of England; con-
Quoted the most successful revival
ever held in Honolulu, the Paradise of
the Pacific The evangelist has also
he'd successful meetings in Canada,
couver, British Columbia. The past
seven years of his life have been spent
in the great Canadian northwest,
where he served as pastor at Portage
la Prairie for three years. during which
time he built the finest church IL +he
Christian brotherhood in the Domin
ion. The past three years he has been
the general evangelist and superintend-
ent of missions of both the American
and the Western Canada Christian
Missionary societies for the Canadian
crowned with marked success. Besides
acting in this capacity, Mr.. RomiG also
held the important position of 5ecre-
tary-treaSurer of the association. Dur
ing the years in which he has evan
gelized Mr.. ROmig has organized ap-
prOXimately two hundred cOngrega-
lions and thousands of persons have
been converted in meetings held by
him. His preaching is remarka BILE by
reason of its simplicity. Thoroughly
posted in the Scriptures he is able to
quote from memory great portion Of
the Bible.
Mr. Romig carries a fine double dis
solving limehght stereopticon with
which he illustrates hymns anu Tie
truths at each service. Song services
begin ut O'Clock sharp each evening.
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GAvIrT LET OFF EASILY.
Didn't Know He Was Violating the
Law by Employing a Boy.

Harry E. Gavitt pleaded guilty to one
count in the charges of violating the
child labor law made against him by
the labor Inspector and paid a fine of
SIS in the court of Topeka this morn
ing
Three counts were made against
Gavitt by Inspector T. P. Mentor con
corning his employment Of John Ekin.
q boy of IA years Gavitt stated to
the court this morning that he had
not been advised Of the new law and
had not willfulIy committed any vio-
Iation and was fined the minimum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21
New York Money Market.
SUPPLY TFE BEST FAMILIES N TopE1A

New York. July 1-MONEY-Afoney on
call easy, 1a4d2 per cent; ruling rate and
onered at z per cent. clo ss pld IL per
turtles; 60 days, 124lg2 per cent; 90 days,
~ an per cent; six months. 81 per cent
CLOSE-Prinne mercantile paper 5zzf54 per
cent.
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at SfS604- s. 10
for 50 day bills and at S4S7. 40 for demand; ;
bills. S4S5l< s57<
SILVER-Bar silver. sic; Mexican dol
lars. &c
BONDS Governnent bonds steadyss rail-
road bonds irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Boston People Know Little of
Vests Largeness.
Eastern Farmers Would Be Lost
in Kansas.
SAYS A. C. ENGLAND.
Business Men Are Watching
Kansas Crop Reports.
Land at 4Oc Per Square Foot in
Boston.

A c. England, who has been visit
ing relatives in Shorey left this at
ternoon for his home in Boston:
Boston people and eastern people
in general, have very little idea OF
the Iargeness of the country west of
the Mississippi river" said Mr.. Eng
land this morning. IAN eastern far
mer would be at a loss as to what TO
do if he were given charge of Kan
sas farm as the farms to which he is
accustomed are much smaller. VI
course near the cities there are more
small truck farms than anything else.
Il do not know the value of farm
land, but in the suburbs of the city,
ground is worth forty cents a square
foot. Down town it is much higher
in value and reaches almost fabulous
prices.
Just now the city business men
are watching the Kansas crop reports
closely as this will affect eastern
markets. Further than this, as 1
said. they have very little idea of the
west or of Kansas.
In the smaller towns, people do
not travel as much in proportion to
transportation facilities as they do in
Kansas. For instance the merchants
in the villages near Boston seldom
come to the city oftener than once a
year.
The average housewife. when buy
run uniform all the time, but how
very few of them ever make tests to
determine just how much bread they
are getting from a sack of flour.
test made on Pages BIG at the
largest bakery in Jackson, Michigan,
is very interesting and will be of
much interest to those who want
greatest returns from everything
they buy.
In this test the Michigan soft
wheat flour produced =272 pounds of
bread from 1876 pounds of flour; one
OF the best Minnesota f1ours on the
market produced 294 pounds of
80 pounds of Pages BIG produced
$50 pounds of bread that was said
to be very much superior to the 9th
er breads in quality, color, etc Thus
the Big 4 produced from 1876 pounds
or flour, twenty-four pounds more
OF bread which at cost is worth near
~ one dollar. The test was made by
Mr. Branch, the proprietor of the
pax and on the strength of this
lot of flour with Mr.. Page.
RACES BIG is one q the largest
sellers in the Topeka market and Is
sold with the absolute guarantees
tnat 1t will give perfect satisfaction.
II customers are not pleased with the
goods, their money will be refund
ed, Every sack is sold with that
Som, Some odd piles of lumber at fire sale
prices j. Thomas Lumber companv.
The Church of the Good sbepberd
VIII give an ice cream social at the
nome of Mrs. James Anderson. 11O1
North Madison street, this evening. Ev-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21

Before buying an automobile see the
Interstate. the best car for the money
on the market. Call Hal Hotchkiss. 11S
Greenwood ave. for demonstration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21

There is a special sale on ball
gloves at the Howard Supply Co. this
week
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Weather Is Warm.

The weather is warm but a south
vest wind OF 16 miles makes the con-
dition bearabIe. The temperatures:
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prices J. Thomas Lumber company.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
VIII give an ice cream social at the
home of Mrs. James Andersen 11o1
North Madison street, this evening. F,v-
cry one is invited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-21
18th Mr.. Page.

= Csc . Blu T IS One the largest
sellers in the Topeka market and Is
solo with the absolute guarantees
that 1t will give perfect satisfaction.
II customers are not pleased with the
Soods, their money will be refund
ed. Every sack is sold with 49,
warranty. 20
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-22
Whiting L Stevens Marriage.
PUTNAM
Peter LansIois Held in $2oo Bonds for Theft of Motorcycle - Directors of Park and Fair Association-Proqre on Dean Factory Building.

Pete Langlois, 22, a resident in the Providence street section of the city, was arrested Monday on the charge of stealing a motorcycle from Ebert C. Kinney on the night between March 20 and 21
 Langlois denies that he took the wheel. claiming that he secured it from another young man whose name he refuses to divulge. Langlois was released Monday afternoon undar a bond of $200 to insure his appearance at the hearing of. his case. which is fixed for this CTuesday) morning at 10 o'clock in the city court. Milton Morse furnished the bond.
 The police have beer trying to get Langlois for a week. For that length of time the motorcycle has been at police headquarters. It was found, as the result of tips given the police, in a shed in the north end of the city. It had been taken apart and stored away for safe keeping. The wheel was taken from the office of M. Kinney & Son and was originally valued at $210.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-22
FitehviIIe Team Defeats Independents Outing for Pupils-Personal Items.

The Fitchville baseball team came up Saturday and played the Independ- ents and was victorious by the score of to 3. Both teams played good ball. Nearly all the runs were made through errors on both sides. Shugrue of the town team had the most strike outs to his credit Daniel Casey um- pired.
 Clifford c. King and James A. Thomas of Lebanon were in town on Sunday attending the Memorial day exercises of the K of P.
 Sanford Herendeen and Robert Gil- more of Comstock Bridge were in town Saturday.
 Charles M. Reade of willimantic was a caller here Monday.
 Picnic at the. Lake.
 The pupils in the grammar school held their annual picnic at Haywards lake Saturday. A lunch was served at noon. The day was spent in games, rowing. and other amusements
 Mir. and Mrs. S. P. Willard spent Sunday at Camp w., Gardner Lake
 Benjamin Elgart, who has been att tending the university of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, arrived at his home Sat- urday for the summer vacation.
 Attorney Michael D. OConnell of Stafford Springs is the guest of his parents on Pleasant street for few days.
 Clark Smith, Lester Smith and Lou is Schlaich of New Britain were at their homes in town over Sunday.
 Miss Nellie Smith was the guest of friends in Lebanon over Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Holbrook of St. Louis | is the guest of Mrs. Frank B. Taylor on South Main street. Charles N. Taintor of New York is at his summer residence on Taintor hill for a few days. MT Taintor is one of the trustees of the Academy, and will attend the graduation exer- cises.
 Frank Tesar returned Saturday eve- ming from a short visit at his home | in West Wilmington. MT. and Mrs Fred Jordan of Will | limantic were in town Monday, making the trip over in Mir. Jordan's new touring car.
 William Cone of Wilmington was here Monday
 Frank Standish and sons, Clayton and Frank, of Meriden, were in town Monday. attending the funeral of MT. Standish's brother, John Standish.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred w. Heffion and two children of East Haddam were guests of Mrs. Hehion's parents on Broadway over Sunday. Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was in town Monday. Played at Columbia Fete. Prof F. T. Bunce and William H. Button were in Columbia Saturday playing with the Columbia brass band at a festival given by the ladies of the | town for the benefit of the Columbia cemetery.
 Miss Rose Smith, who has been teaching at Putnam for the past year, | is as her nome on Linwood avenue for | the summer vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Giles Taylor of Mid [ dletown were in town Saturday attend ing the funeral of MT. Taylor's father Frank B. Taylor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-22
WELCOME DAY.
Freshmen Entertain and Are Enter tained at Windham High School.

Welcome day was observed at the Windham High school Monday morn ing with special exercises. Many graduates of the various grammar schools of the city and students from adjacent towns who contemplate en- tering the school in the fall were pres ent with their teachers. Tne main room was decorated with blue and gold streamers. The programme was opened by Principal J. J. Maddox A piano solo by Miss Marion Jordan, then Kenneth Bristol, president of the freshman class, delivered an address of welcome to the prospective freshies. Miss Katherine Hunt of the gradual ing class of the Windhan street school rendered several selections from Shakespeare and portions of the Mer- chant of Venice were finely rendered by Robert Kelley and Maurice Leon ard
 The next number was a recitation, Just One Signal" by Raymond Young of the Windham street school and Robert Kelley delivered with much oratorical ability Blaine's 'Eulogy of Garfield"
 The next division of the programme was for members of St. Joseph's school. The first number was The Old Flag" recitation by Helen Van- dernan. The second was a violin solo, accompanied by Miss Marion Rafferty. A recitation, Flash" followed by Her bert Sherman of Storrs..
 St. Mary's school was represented by Hector Dupre, who read an essay on the Yosemite Valley. Miss Frances Stearns of the Natchaug school gave a recitation, Castle in Spain" A song. Red. Red Rose" by the graduating class of the Natchaug school, under the direction of Principal Harroun, was the next number on the programme.
 A recitation by Vivian Ide, "The Carpenter Man." very humorous se- lection, was next. A song Vacation Song by the Natchaug class complet- ed the programme.
 Principal Maddox briefly addressed the incoming freshmen and congratu- lated them upon the excellence of the entertainment given.
 There were about 125 pupils present who hope to be able to enter the high school in the fall There are nearly 80 from other towns who will take en- trance examinations Friday.