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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Is NOT AFTER ST. LOUIS CLUB.
Fielder Jones Says There Is Nothing
in 1t.

Portland. Ore, Dec. 16.-Fielder A.
Jones, when shown a New York dis
patch stating that he might become
manager of the ST. Louis American
League team, said last night:
Nothing in it; there is no such pos
sibility. Every time there is a change
of management or change in ownership
of the st. Louis team, this same story
hobs I'D
when I made the statement a few
months ago that 1 was in the market
for an interest in a big league club
did not refer to the St Louis club at
all .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Clay Center Case Is Removed.

The supreme court today granted
the amended petition of the repre-
sentatives of the interests of the old
Clay Center City Light company for
removal of the case now pending be-
tween the city and company from the
supreme court to the federal court.
The first petition of the company in
terests to transfer the controversy to
the federal courts was upheld, but
the amended petition found favor
with the supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
children Rally to JOHN Booth.

Manhattan, Kan. Dec. 16.-John
Booth, retired farmer, was the
guest of several hundred school chill
dren Thursday afternoon. Booth re-
Gently gave $1,000 for a chiIdren's
playground in the city park. Booth
visited the building at recess. Upon
his arrival the children lined up ard
salutei and sang patriotic songs Fol-
lowins. the ceremony a group picture
was .s,zca of Booth and the children.
Bootf said the occasion was the hap
pfesr time of his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Practical Gifts

Steel Rooster, 25c-Cooks your meats retain all
the flavor.
Food Choppers 9Sc-Guaranteed quality; steel
knives; a useful article grinding meats and
vegetables
Silver Knives and Forks 1915 to $500.
Teaspoons and Tablespoons csc to $500.
Crumb Trays with brush CSC.
Imported China sale today for the first time
We have just received of beautiful China
Salad Bowls, Plates, Creamers and Sugars-and
member are marked Paxton low prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16

bush who played the part of Buzzer, the
small son of the professor who had too
much to say was the real star of the
evening. She played the part of the small
boy who simply finds 1t impossible to keep
q secret in capital fashion. Glenn Van
Dorp as Towel Fairfax. the toastmas-
ter. was good. Those who took part were:
Hull, Hugh Nichols. George Tulein. Ira
BaTret, Leonard Warren. Ellen Irwin.
Nina Roudebush, Kathleen Middaugh,
Mary Moody. Mary GiIlies, Hazel Klinga-
man, Matte Payne, Corrine Ripley and
members of the Glee club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Every Wheel STONED.

Macon, Ga, Dec. 16.-Every wheel
on every train of the system stopped
turning and every employee on the
Central of Georgia ceased work for
five minutes today during the funeral
here of Major j. r. Hanson, president
of the road, who expired suddenly in
Atlanta yesterday. The pail bearers
were selected from workmen in the
company's shops here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16

New York, Dec 16.-Miss EsteIle Kruger
w oodford. niece of "OoTn" Paul Kruger.
Is the plaintiff in a suit in the supreme
court here against John Willard Young.
son of Brigham Young. Miss Woodford
seeks to enforce Judgment for $1,000
obtained against Young in London tf1fr-
teen years ago. The money. she SAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
a HobbIe skirt Banl,r,Dt

London. Dec. IA debtor ex-
ahmed In the London bankruptcy
court yesterday ascrfbed his insoIyency
TO the hobble skirt. He was a petit
coat manufacturer. He said that when
women hobbled themselves thew aban-
doned petticoats entirely, consequently
his trade vanished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16

Aomlsslon will be by ticket only. and
ontluren under II years can not be adj
aIter those holding tickets have been
aomitted, the general public may have
any vacant seats in the house after
p m. The white tickets are for Mon
day night, the blue for Tuesday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Two Executed in one nav.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 16--John r
Smuthe, bartender. who shot and kill
ed his wife and young daughter at their
home in Norfolk. last August, was cleo
trocuted in the penitentiary here today.
Jim Stitlington, who robbed and muir
dered a 20 year old white woman in
Rockingham last August also was put
to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Knit Goods and Clio,

49c-Scarfs made of yarn. knit in fancy rambling
pattern; $1.00 values
S9c-Toques double knit fancy patterns; splendid
articles.
S1.OO-Kid Gloves just what the lady will look
for; the is not right, will exchange them
after Christmas, and fit them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16

49c-A large Carriage Bag with overlapping
frame; soft leather handles; coin purse fitting.
9Sc-An the late styles shapes; walrus
seal grain feathers; gilt silver gunmeta1 trim
mngs leather silk linings bags that others ask
you more for.
$2.5O-Large size, German silver Mesh Bags,
closely woven; neatly lined other styles and prices
that equally good values.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16

story and songs will be illustrated by
stereopticon views.
Since the weather man has chosen
to continue his kindness, the mer-
chants say people have stopped buying
warm and thicker articles and have
turned back to the thin ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Ribbons and Jewelry

Ribbons-A table heaped full of dainty colors
extra widths: values up to 15c; plain taffeta.
15c-Fancy taffeta; 5-nch widths; large assort-
ment; splendid 25c values.
25c-Belt Collar Pins dainty mountings; bril-
liant settings: soc values.
15c-Scarf Dainty Pins. not piece pair
in the not worth Csc, and some of them
more.
25c-Hat Pins and Scarf Pins, handsome rhine
stone settings; dainty styles and patterns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Hand
kerchiefs

s Stitched s ssm. It n |
and fancy Dor
ders in this lot; good for chill
dren.
5c-We have a large as
sortment of mems and wo-
mems goods at this price;
both plain, fancy and initial
styles.
1Oc-Initials, fancy Dor
ders, dainty embroidery;
suitable for men, women and
children-equal to 15c styles
in most stores.
15c-Dainty Swiss and
linen; embroidered, scallop-
ed and hemstitched edges.
25c-A splendid assert
ment; dainty and practical;
special values.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-16
Belts, Bags, Mufflers and Neck

5Oc-Belts, values up $1.00 in this lot; fancy
and elastic; large variety.
1sc-Belts, mostly soc values; elastic. velvet.
sci and leather.
35c-Muffers that fastened at neck with glove
clasps knitted in fancy patterns; suitable for
25c-Neckwear, beautiful bows, jabots stock
collars complete assortment to choose from.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
Old World News Flashed by Cabeto The T1esDispatch

Register. oxford; Lieutenant Colonel
Phillip j. Macon, Warrenton. Major w.
C. Rodman. Washington. and Major
Lawrence W.. Young. OF Asheville.
These officers Of the North Carolina
National Guard have been commission.
cd by Governor Kitchin. and are al
ready en- route to St Louis, where the
association will be in session october
3-6
B. f. Dixon. Jr. was duly sworn In
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock as
Auditor for the state Of North Carolina,
succeeding. by. appointment of Governor
kttcliin. his lanlented father. Major b.
II. Dixon, to serve until whoever is
elected Auditor in the November cleo
tion is sworn in next January The
ceremony was In the Supreme Court
room. and the oath was administered
by Chief Justice Walter Clark, In the
presence of a number Of State officers
and group OF relatives OF the young
Auditor. The new Auditor Is thirty
one years old. is Il graduate of Trinity
College. He later took degrees sof NJ
y. and LL. d. in Columbia University
He has been practicing law in Raleigh
for ten months.
charter was Issued yesterday for
the Bank Of Oak City. Martin county.
The capital is $4,000, and the principal
incorporation S. j. Everett. 1t Will do a
commercial and savings busipess.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02

horse racing will not DO warmly re-
ceived at the new court.
Queen Mary detesta gambling, ana
King George, seeing labor unrest all
around him. has more than limited at
the responsibilities OF the leisure
classes. In other words. 1t will be
the now fashion to cultivate the do
nestle virtues. and the smartest So
ciety women may be expected TO de-
velop q desire to visit hospitals and
warehouses and 60 stunning, while
the gilded youth OF London will be-
Communicated as helpers at East End
concerts and small bazaars for local
charitiea.
Kings Valet Coming 1cre.
Perhaps the two most interesting
characters In the lats Kings house.
hold were L. f. Wrighton and +. Met
linger. TIE former Is the typical
with perfect manners and equally per-
feet discretion. Mr. Metlinger Ia q
vivacious Swiss. speaking English,
French German and Italian equally
we'll. as we'll as "a smattering OF sew
eral other languages. !.
Metinger was moro Intimately ns-
sociated with the late King than any
other person in the court. His memory
for uniforms and tho correct way TO
wear them was Wopderful Wh1le
Wrighton supersntended King Ed
wards wardrobe. II was always Met
linger who actually dressed his royal
master. to whom he was 2assion-ately
devoted
The late King. wnen In a very irri-
table mood. frequently vented his
, wrath on the Swiss. and on an ueca-
sion when he found he was in the
wrong apo!ogized in the most graceful
way. Metiingcr was. IN fact. a sort
of safety valve for the Kings feelings.
and he always recognized the fact
and was proud OF 1t. He started l.fn
as a caterer. and at one time ran a
restaurant. He Is now thinking OF
/ eniigrating to America and establish
! Ing restaurant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02

goodly slice Of his estate. It appears
that Nine. Vera Scala had been re-
ceiving an annuity from Mr.. Pulitzer
for many years, and she shows a con-
tract. by virtue of which 1t should con-
tinue during her life.
Among many other accomplishments,
Nine. Vera Scala has the reputation
of being the best nurse In Vienna. The
contract bound her not to marry dur
Pulitzer. 1t also bound her to hold
herself at his beck and cah at all
times and at all hours OF the uay and
night. Sometimes she would be called
to his bedside In the dead OF night to
administer to an imaginary ailment OF
the Lntlent. II he found a London
theatre draughty he would telegraph
to Nine. Scala to come to cure him OF
cold,
The contract covered all quarters OF
the globe Thus. Ghould Mr.. Pulitzer
cable from New York or San Fran
cisco or Japan, Nine. Scala was bound
to respond. Another condition OF the
contract regarded the color of her
green. and the contract states that
he preferred blue to all other colors,
because tho tone soothed his aching
eyes.
Nine. scala's suit Is for the con-
tlnuation OF her annuity. 1le defense
claims that the maker Of such con-
tract was of unsound mind. Should
the courts hold this to be the case,
then the contracts made by Albert
Pulitzer for annuities from four In
surance companies. including the New
York Life and the Aetna, must also
be considered null and void. In which
case the said companies will be com
PEELED to hand over about half mil
lion dollars to Walter Pulitzer. the heir
to Albert Pulitzer,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
FACES PROBLEM
OF RACE SUICIDE.
Number Of Children in Best
Families of England Being
Halved.
CHURCH DEBATES QUESTION
Liberal Ministry Has Bill 10,
Payment of Members Off
Parliament. -.
by WILLIAM r. STEAD.

Especial Gable to The Times-Dispatch,J5
London. October 1.-The mosttan.
teresting feature of the Church Con-
sress at Cambridge was discussion
on what in America is called race sui
eide. The Bishop Of R!pon said the
birth rate had gone down 80 per cent
III Western London. but has increased
2 per cent. III the East End. Those
VINO can best afford large families
have the fewest children.
Another speaker made the striking
statement that since 1875 the average
number of children had halved In the
best families OF all classes In cur
nation. Jews and Catholics continue4to
rear families. the others voluntarily
restrict theirs. st sDgs.a
It is understood the Liberai min.
istrv will bring in a bill for the pay.
ment of members OF Parliament and
OF returning officers expenses, Can
serva tives are all at skies and seYent
on this subject. Nfr. Smith. OF Liver.
pool. who has been cruising IN the
| Levant. with Winston Churchill. has
plunged for the payment Of members,
but the rank and file shrink from any
measure which would render q fat
purse no longer essential for par
| liamentary candidate.
| The Berlin riots illustrate the neces.
| sity for tact and caution in dealing
| with street riot. The Prusian po-,
liceman Is en1phatical1y a man with
a big stick, and as his big stick takes
the shape of a revolver and sabre the
resuit Of letting him loose Is somewhat
! bloody The Social Democrats will
gain manv votes for every man and
woman sabred or shot In the streets
| of the capital What. with high prices
| and police brutality. Tho stars In their
courses seem to be fighting for the
Social Democrats In Germany.
starr Jordan, president Of the Leland
Stanford University. who is on hfss way
back to America after an Interesting
| tour of Europe for the purpose Of
sizing up the men and forces that
must be taken into accountI5in any
| movement toward International peace.
DR.. Jordan is In first-rate frealth pand
full of enthusiasm and energy.aas'
He speaks at Caxton Hall next Tues
day afternoon Just before sailing for
the States on the Negro in America. =
!. HIS snddressi m aY1o help y smoothsfthe
ittroubled waters nfor1Bnnker WaHMnR-
ton, Understanding luncheon on Thurs
day is acehteniPsated- With some un-
/ easiness.
Mr.. Mllholland. OF the constitutional
League addressed great meeting, OF
men at Whitefeld's Tabernacle e1on
4 Sunday. when Sylvester Horne. M. p
4 delivered stirring address on John
Brown" The old Exeter Hall spirit
is by no means dead. and the Texas
| massacres make 1T uneasy. 4r III,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
LOCKE CRA|GW
Be A CANDIDATE
Will Make Race for Governor
ship-New State Auditor
Sworn In.

Raleigh. N. q. octo5epr tssSoa .M"nL locke
g. i Ct Asheyille. viii certainly be a
Gandldate for Governor before the next
pemocrat1c State Convention for The
n4!omlnatlon." declared a Western North
carolina man here recently, "a colse
person4 friend of the distinguished
.mountaineer," IT am fully author
lied to make this statement,'' said rhis
friend OF Mr.. Craig. who went on to
say that Mr.. Craig Is reluctant to make
a formal announcement at such an.
early date. but that in view Of tie IL, let t..
e every g = ! section, insisting that he be
Intentions be known. he feels that il
Is his duty to his friends to say that
his name will certainly be before the
convention for the nomination.. This.
friend also said that It seems to be
the general impression that Mr.. Craig
will be nominated without serious or
position two years hence, 9Th ere will
be no question raised at that time
either, "js declared this Western friend
of Mr. Craig. ''as to the right OF the,
West to name the Governor and Mr.
Crais's party services have been so
conspicuous and his merit is so pro-.
nounced, that there appears to be an
favor" 35s INN All
N The North Carolina National Guard
Will be represented In the National
Guard Association by General b. 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
BUYS TWO STEAMERS
Norfolk Banker Becomes Owner of
HudAou River BOnts.

ktuusOu DOAtSs
New York. October 1.-The two Hud
son steamers, Frank Jones and
Saratoga. the property of the New
York and Albany Transportation Com
pany, were sold al auction to-day IN
der orders of the Federal courts. for
$4,000. the purchaser being Richard
3. Fentress. banker of Norfolk, Va.
To-day's sale noninally ended long
litigation. involving the New York and
Albany Transportation Company. al
though formal notice was given at
the sale that the purchaser at pre-
vtous sale. held on July 81. 1908. would
appeal from the finding Of the United
States District Court in ordering a
resale OF the boats. The new purchas-
err admitted to holding some of the
old bonds of the corporation. and was
thought to have acted in the interest
of the old bondholders. He insisted,
however. that he had bought the two
steamboats, on his own account. and
was undecided whether to take them
South or leave them in the Hudson
River for next seasons service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
DISTANCE PROVES
NO bar TO love
Miss Thackara Wins Obdurate
Parents Consent to Her
Marriage.
WILL WE'D vIcE-coNsuL
Granddaughter of Gen. William
T. Sherman Will Be Mrs.
Frederick CALDWELL
WILL WE'D VcE-coNsul
ny VANCE THOMPSON.

lSpeclaI CaDIe 10 Inc llIUee-i'ispdtcE.I
Parts. October Miss Eleanor
Thackara Is the youngest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Montgomery
Thackara, of Berlin. Mr.. Thackara
was promoted to the office of Amer
lean Consul General to Berlin from the
United States Consulate at Havre when
Consul General Frank H. Mason was
moved from the German capital to
Paris. Mrs. Thackara is daughter of
The late General William Tecumseh
sherman and h.. daughter. Miss
Eleanor inhcrits q goodly share OF
her grandfather's spirit
In the consulate office Is young
New Yorker. Frederick caldwell. who
holds the position of vice-consul. There
he and Miss Thackara met. andrit was
case of love at first sight. The
Thackaras--Mrs. Thackara is the lead
Ing spirit in the American colony of
fBerlin--have aspirations. and they
Cupid's arrows first began to fly the
parents sought to get their fascinating
daughter out of the danger zone by
sador Bryan and family at far-off
Toxic. Japan.
Love Grows by .Abscncc.
But absence only served to make
the young hearts grow fonder and
mss Thackara more determined. Then
came the cherry blossom season in
Japan. with all the love and senti-
mentality. and the mail brought such
proofs of the fair exile's irresistible
yearning to return to Germany. where
her father and mother. and young Mr.
caldwell are. that the opposition was
beaten down, and General Sherman's
march from Toxic to Berlin and the
engagement Ia announced
Moreover. the wedding Is to take
place this month in the German capital,
although it is the Rue de la Prax that
Is busy preparing an elaborate trous-
seau for the victorious young bride.
Among the bridal presents which
VIII be sent from Paris two deserve
5pecia1 mentson-one is an automobile
especially equipped for the honeymoon
trip. this being the gift Of the brides
brother. Alexander Thackara, Jr.. who
Is in the automobile business here; the
other is some precious souvenirs of
the BRIDES illustrious grandfather,
General Sherman. which are IN the
| possession OF his friend, Governor
Sprague. Of Rhode Island.
| Miss Thackara is a clever linguist,
speaking German and French fluently.
She assists her mother in all social
functions land also in her work as
president Of the American Woman's
Club OF Berlin.
T.. Wonderful Contract Revealed.
! An amazing contract has just come
to light. and upon this contract de-
ponds the life annuity OF we'll known
Viennese woman. and, indirectly, the
| validity Of annulties from the New
| York Life and other insurance COM
panies purchased by the late Albert
Pulitzer.
The woman in question Is Nine.
Vera Scala. who has begun suit against
eae ulitzer estate Just when all the
claims were believed to have been
settled. She is attacking In the first
instance the Ambulance Society OF
] Vienna. to which Mr. Pulitzer left a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
DEATH OF. IRoNMAsTER
richard Wood, Prominent auak

richard Wood, Prominent Quaker,
Victim Of Heart Disease.
Philadelphia, October AFTER a
brief illness from heart disease.
Richard Wood. widely known in A.
nancial and manufacturing circles as
president of the firm OF r. D. Wood 6.
Co.. iron founders. died at his home
here yesterday. He was seventy-six
years old.
Mr.. Wood was a trustee Of the Uni-
versity. OF Pennsylvania, manager OF
Haverford College. and was one s,of
the most prominent Quakers in Phil
adoIphia. ,ftllg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
THOUSANDS MADE HOMELESS

Destructive Typhoon sweeps over
Northern Luzon.
Manila. October LA typhon OF un-
usual severity swept over the valley
OF Cayagan River in the provinces OF
Cayagan and Isabella. northern Luzon.
Sentember "a.
Four towns, including 1lagan. the
capital of Isabella province, were prac-
tically demolished.
A thousand persons are still homeless
and destitute, but the dispatches so
far received Indicate that there were
no casualties.
The tobacco crop was seriously dam
aged. The government Is making re-.
lief plans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
MAN SHOOTS HIS WIFE.
Opens Fire on Couple and Dangerously
Wounds Woman.

Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch.1
Norfolk. Va. October 1.-Open!ng
fire on Hiram a. Miller and Miss Rob-
ert A Dudley yesterday afternoon In
South Norfolk. Robert DUDLEY, the
husband peppered the woman with
birdshot. She Is dangerously. but not
fatally wounded. dudley gave him
self up after the shooting. He fired
twice, once at both and cnce at Miller.
while he was running. 1t seems that
Quidley became suspicious of the rela-
lions OF his wife and Miller. and when
she left their home, ostensibly to visit
friend. he armed himself with a shot
gun and followed When the couple
met the shooting followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
WRECK ON SOUTHERN.
Two Conchcs Leave Track md Eight
Are Injured, None Fatally.

TSpeciol to The Tirres Dispatch,
Asheville.. N c.. October Pass
enger train No. 81. the Murphy Divt-
sion OF the Southern Railway. due here
at $40 p. NJ. was wrecked st 1895 o'clock
yesterday Afternoon at the fifty-five-
mile post. near wiimot. and eight per-
sons were injured. none fatally. Two
coaches left the track and turned over
The cause OF the wreck Is unknown.
A wrecking crew and Dr., billiard were
sent to the scene OF the wreck. Those
injured are:
w. T. Mason. prominent lumnerrnan
OF .Asheville; cut in the face and on the
HIN
Dave Robinson. Dillsboro, RIB broken.
F. T. WEIGH, Fon tame, cut In race.
]. S. Forley. Of Proctor. N. c.. cut in
lead.
J. Carter, Gainesville. Ga. cut IN
face.
Zeb Rich. D!llsboro. cut in face.
Sid Gunter. rib broken
Conductor NJ. D. Johnson, Asheville,
r ry mn q bed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-02
STIRRED BY CONTROVERSY
Two Disputes Enliyen Irrigation Con-
EreSs ut Pueblo.

$3.50 ~ AuSoiO.
Pueblo. Col. October 1.-Two con-
tests enlivened the last days session
of the eighteenth National Irrigation
Congress. One resulted from the re-
port of the resolutions committee in
favor OF Federal control of interstate
waters. when minority report in be-
half Of States rights advocates was
presented.
The second controversy followed the
report on the committee on perma-
nent organization recommending Chi
cago for the 1911 convention city. Last
night the California delegation decided
to carry the fight to the floor OF the
congress-, and 1t was announced that
a minority report in favor Of Los
Angeles would be presented