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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
Hobble Skirts Barrcd-

Because women clerks who wear
hobble skirts use too much time in
going about their tasks several bust
ness men. in office buildings in this
city have forbidden the wearing of
such skirts in Office hours.
The decree has angered the girls. In
deed, one of them said today that
they were up in arms. Then she
paused and admitted that in a hobble
skirt case "up in arms. was hardly
the right figure of speech. But the
girls insist that as long as their gowns
are neat and becoming the particular
style should not bother their employ
ers. But those tyrants say the half
length step makes it impossible for the
clerks to move apidly.-Atlantic City
special to the New Yorl. World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
FOOD FOR PRISONERS.
Those at County and City Jail Will Get
Christmas Treat

Prisoners at the county and city Jail
Will fare well in the matter of Christ
mas dinners. In fact the much footed
unfortunate criminals will sit down to
a better feed that many families where
the police and sheriffs never visit
Today Sheriff Norton presented each
of his deputies with a Christmas tur-
key. This was followed up with an ap-
preparation for big feed at the coun-
ty Jail. Mrs. Ben Judkins wh3 pre-
pareS the dinners for the prisoners
will send the prisoners heaping
plates of chicken, dressing, cranberry
sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy.
The men and women at the police
station will have a two days run of
heavy feeding according to Chief Nor
ris Jenkins. Sunday the bill of fare
will include roast goose. or turkey
cranberry sauce and half dozen side
dishes. Monday baked possum will
head the dinner list with plenty of
sweet potatoes and corn bread, gravy
and coffee.
These dinners are not held out as
an inducement to go to JAIL said
Chief Jenkins, but We wouldn't be
surprised if the registration at the city
hotel shows a decided boost before
Sunday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

Count Pourtales. who, like his fiancee,
is popular, joined the embassy staff a
year ago, coming from the foreign office
in Berlin. He is just % years of age, hav-
ing been born in Geneva in 1882. He is an
officer of the German army, having to his
Schuetzen battalion. He was educated in
Switzerland and at Munich The present
Countess Herman PourtaleS now residing
at Geneva, who was formerly Miss Helen
Barley of New York. is the stepmother
of the young diplomat, her marriage to
the late count having taken place in 1888.
Count PourtaleS is nephew of the pres
ent German ambassador at ST. Petersburg
The. Countess Luise Alexandra, who is
the only daughter of the ambassador and
Countess Won Bernstorff, is 10 and one Of
the beauties of the diplomatic circle. She
made her debut at Cairo, where her faith
er stationed prior to his present APP
French and German and is an accom-
plished musician. She operates her own
electric runabout, skates, dances and
goes to the play in quite the sane fashion
as her American contemporaries. She is
one of the best dressed young women Of
ners. Her intimate companion was the
former Miss Constance Hoyt daughter If
the late counselor of the state depart
ment. whose marriage to Count Ferdi-
nand Won StuHm. formerly of Count Won
BernStorn's staff, took place last spring
interest in the United States is that the
mother of Countess Won Bernstorff and
the Stepmother of Count Pourtales both
We're Americans. The wife of the German
am bassador and mother of Countess Alex
andra was Miss Jeanne Luckmeyer of
Pourtales was Miss Helen Barley of New
York city and Tuxedo. n y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Lichtenstern
and family went to Junction City to-
day to spend Christmas the guests of
her mother. Mrs. J. Davis.
Mr.. Fred Dawdy of Tulsa, Ok, is
here spending the holidays the guest
of relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs C. o. Hawkins left
today for Lebo Kan, where they will
spend several days the guests of rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Frances Soetebier Of PA Chan
dler street is spending the Christmas
vacation with relatives in Usage City.
Mr. and Mrs. John hurry of st.
Louis, Mo, arrived here today to visit
her mother. Mrs. Lizzie McGuier, of
1874 Quincy street.
Mrs Ruscn of Seattle, Wash. is
here spending several weeks with her
son. Charles Dale. and family of
seventeenth and Quincy streets.
Mrs. Schultz is quite sick at the
home of her son, John Schultz, on
Chandler street.
Leland street are the parents of a
daughter, born Friday, December %.
Mrs Geo. Layne and children went
to overlook today to spend Christ
mas with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Luthey went to
Carbondale today to spend Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Vim.
MOSCOW.
Rev. c.. W. Wilson will preach Sun
day morning at the East Side NJ. z.
church. In the evening Rev. G. j.
Ream. district superintendent, will
preach. Communion service will be
held in the evening. Rev. d. A. Shut,
pastor.
The animal Christmas exercises of
the Sunday school of the NJ E. church
will be held Monday evening.
Mr. Geo. Layne left yesterday for
Denver, Colo, where he has accepted
position and will remain perma-
nently.
Mr.. and Mrs J. D. Alexander of
Newton came this evening to spend
Christmas the guests of relatives and
friends.
a good Christmas program was
given at the Belview school Friday
evening by the members of the Sun
day school class.
Mrs. F. w. Rake. who has been
quite sick at her home on Liberty
street for the past few weeks. is re-
ported to be improving
Mr. John Kirker. who has been quite
sick at his home on Leland street, re-
mains about the same.
Mr.. John Alexander of Merwin. Mo-,
IS here visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wagner and
two daughters left yesterday for Iowa,
where they Will spend two weeks Wis
iting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Prosser are the
parents OF son, porn thursday, De-
cember %.
The wedding of Mr.. Isaac Powell
and Miss Ethel May Matney took place
Thursday December %. The cere-
mcny was performed by Judge Schoch
in his office at $50 a. m. in the pres
ence of only a few relatives. They
went Immediately to Wakarusa. Kan
where. at the home of the bride q
wedding dinner was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Powell came to Topeka today to
remain permanently. They will make
their home at 312 Klein street.
Mrs. Phelps OF Manhattan. Kan. is
here spending a few days visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Leo Phelps, of 424
Madison street.
Mr. James Wilson and wife of Car
hondale visited Mr.. Wilson's mother
Mrs. E. J. Wilson, of 420 Madison
street Thursday.
Mrs. Pearl Real of Syracuse, Kan.
and Mrs. Ethel WEIGH of La Junta
Colo. are here visiting their mother
Mrs. s. L. Wilson, of 635 Madison
street.
Mr. and Mrs E. P. Hutchings spent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
Notes and Personals.

w C. Brooks, the colored orator of
the North side, will Speak at the Col
ored Baptist church tomorrow even
ing on 1.-The Evils of Intoxicating
Liquors"
The following officers of the Shorey
Sunday school have been elected Su-
perintendent, Miss May Little; assist
ant, Mrs. Ed Mallery; secretary, Miss
Pearl Kleinfelter; treasurer, Miss
frankie Ward.
The contest between the Boosters and
Gangs of the Baptist intermediate So
ciety will close tomorrow evening at
the regular evening. service. At pres
ent the Gangs are four members ahead
of the Boosters. A. e. Fraser will adj
dress the meeting. Every member of
the society is asked to be present at
this meeting, as subject of much i'm
portance will be discussed.
NJ n. Austin of Black Foot, Idaho,
is visiting relatives in Shorey
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shuge of Du-
buque, Ia, are expected to arrive to-
day for visit with Mrs. Shuge's
father, J. H. FOUGHT.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham of
Fairbury. Neb., arrived today for a
visit with Mrs. Graham's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jerry Kleinfelter, in Shorey
Miss Leila Coleman, who is attend
ing the manual training school al
Pittsburg, is spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d
OOI0H1dil
Tomorrow evening will be home
gathering night at the Baptist Inter
mediate society. All young people are
cordially invited to attend Services
begin at 6 O'Clock.
Raymond Griffin and Irwin Diffen-
derfer will leave Christmas day for e
weeks hunting in Ellis county. Mr.
Griffin also intends to buy stock fol
his farm on the Saline river.
Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Mathews of 22E
East Laurent street will spend Christ
mas at the home of Mrs. A. E. Der
nard of Granville.
Mrs. L. w. Smith and daughter, Mis-:
Freda Smith, of 1908 Central avenue
will spend the holidays with relative.
| in Wamego.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore Rowles o.
Abilene are visiting Ms Rowles par.
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Merritt OF
HiIlerest. north of Topeka on the Cen.
| trail avenue road.
Roy Lukens of Chanute is visiting
| his parents, Mr.. and Mrs c. W
ILukens, of 1909 Central avenue.
! A. NJ. Petro, druggist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

the day today the guests of Mrs
Jermome Stahl
Mrs. Charles Nichols is visiting her
mother. Mrs. John Dunn of Oakland,
for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vandeventer of
North Locust street are the parents of
a son. born Thursday. December 22
There will be regular services held
Sunday in the Christian church
Sunday school at $50, o. d. johnson,
superintendent; communion and
preaching at IL a. M, sermon by the
pastor; Junior Endeavor at o. m;
intermediate Endeavor at $50 D. m;
Senior Endeavor at 6:15 p. M; even
ing sermon at 1880 by the pastor, Rev.
w H. Scrivner.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Starr of 1921
Quincy win entertain at Christmas
dinner Sunday. Their guests will be
their five children; who include Mrs.
L. o. Mcintyre of Kansas City, Mrs.
H. S. Fairchild of Colorado Springs,
Colo, Mrs n. NJ. Hammen of To-
peka, Miss Jennie Starr of Topeka
and Mr. Steven Starr of Topeka, also
Mr.. Mcintyre and son of Kansas City,
and Mr. Fairchild of Colorado will be
present at the dinner. This family
Starr, as they are both past 80 years
of age and there has never been a
death in their family.
At the regular meeting of the ex-
ecutlVe committee or the Railway EN-
ployees and Investors association
which was held Wednesday night at
the r. r. Y. M. c. A. the following
officers for the ensuing year were
elected D. NJ. Lane president;
Charles Kisler, vice president; George
Monahan, secretary and treasurer. The
following men compose the executive
committee: Charles Beronius. Fred
Keller. H. c. Krogman. Otto Larson,
Jno. Holiday and Jno. Pozarth. This
committee has auth orized the presi-
dent. Mr. Lane to canvass the shops
on the 18th and 18th of each month
for the purpose of securing new mem
bers for the association
The members of the Third Christian
church Sunday school have each been
requested to bring some kind of a
donation for the baskets which will be
filed and sent to the poor. The an
nual Christmas program of the church
will be given this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
Take Xmas Dinner at the Throop.

Go out to dinner, take your husband
out, and give him a Christmas dinner
at the Throop hotel, and if you are go
ing to have friends bring them along.
Ray Halls Orchestra from 6 to 3
o'clock. Meals soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

As announced IN the State Journal,
the Sunday school children in the
morning will bring donations of provi-
sions for the poor.
A Christmas tree and program will
be given at the Second Presbyterian
church this evening. and Christmas
sermons by the pastor, Rev. William
&C. Meeker, in the morning and even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24
COUNTESS IS TO WE'D.
German Ambassador Has Announced
Engagement of Daughter.

Washington. Dec. 24.-The German Am
bassador and Countess Won Bernstorff an
nounced the engagement of their daugh-
ter, the Countess Luise Alexandra Won
Bernstorff, to Count Raimond Pourtales,
attache OF the embassy and son of the
late Count Herman Pourtales, a captain
of the cuirassiers of the guard, who died
in Berlin six years ago. No date has
been fixed for the marriage, which will in
all probability take place here in the
early spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

within the confines of the Western
Hen7ispheye. Their act is the kind that
is pronounced great by all who see
it. They perform seemingly impossible
feats of balancing, high in the air, and
their act had a thrilling finish that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-24

must be seen to be appreciated as no
description could begin to do it justice
The Fassios have been but short time
in America and this viii be their first
appearance outside of the larger cities
of the east
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-11
CHAPTER XIV. The Devil and the Deep Sea

rapid inductions had not erred. Nata-
lie and Rene De Land were together.
Natalie had gone to the 56th-st.
house, where she had intended to
stop awhile and alone and undis-
turbed try to find some way out of
her troubles. She had been surprised
to see Rene when he came; but did
not question him as to how he had
learned that she was there. But there
he was, and she was even sure that
she was glad to see him. They had
sent to restaurant for food, and now
they sat over their coffee and Rene's
cigarette. Natalie's checks glowed
with two red patches and looked as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-11

Copyright, 1910. by George Gibbs.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
MAY LOSE LIFE AS
RESULT OF BURNS
Mrs. Matilda Work of Wend-
over Brought to City in
Critical Condition.

Her head and body mass of burns
as the result OF the burning OF can
of turpentine at her home. Mrs. Matilda
Work OF Wcndover. l2O miles west OF
Salt Lake. on the main line Of the West
ern Pacific railroad. was rushed TO this
city Monday afternoon on a special train
and taken to the l., u. S, hospital where
she Is now In a dangerous condition.
The run from Wcndovcr to Salt Lake
was made in tho remarkably fast time
of two hours and thirty minutes, no
stops being made. about forty-eight
miles an hour This is the first time
since the opening of the road that The
Western Pacific has developed any high
speed,
According 10 the information at hand.
some boys placed can of turpcntinc on
stove In the Work home. IL cauyJl,
fire. and Mrs Work carried the blaziny
oil from tho home. Her face. head arms
hands and body were badly burned 1t
was al, once seen that her condition
was serious, ond the special train WAS
quickly made up to convey her 10 Salt
Lake.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
NJ. H. WALKER HOME
FROM A TRIP ABROAD
WelI-knOwn Banker Talks of
Sights on Other Side of
Atlantic.

After four months passed in Europe.
NJ. II. Walker. the well known Salt Lake
banker. and his family have returned 10
the city. They at home in the East
South Temple street residence and glad
To be in Salt Lake once more, although
their trip WAS a delight In every way.
The party was composed OF Nj. and
Mrs. Walke-, Miss Hague and Miss Glenn
Walker. They sailed from New York
on the Cedric in June. and after tour
of England and n stay in London thry
went 10 Paris. and from that point
started tor The continental tour, bur at
IHucernc Miss Glenn Walker WAS taken
TO Italy and to Obcrammergau. had to
be postponed. The little girl returns IN
excellent health, however. which WILL b,:
good news 10 her numerous young frIcnds
In their lovely home Monday evening
the returned travellers talked very en-
tcrtainingly of their trip AMI gave many
interesting accounts OF lhe many places
remarkable how many American tourists
there are abroad. The hotels i'm some
cases werc' filed with them, and in fact
the American tourist is ituepmg up The
resorts and hotels of the old world lie
heard II estimated that 500, ,00J 900 would
be the amount paid thi5 year To Euro
pean resorts. transportation companies
and hotels by the people from home who
flock to Europe and in a great many
cases they nave not seen this country
at all.
However. the people who cater 10 the
tourists realize what this country IS do
ing for Europe. and give the visitors
every attention.
Returning to Paris, they passed. an
other week. or ten days IN that dcl!,yhtful
city and returned TO Ep,inud 10 visit
brighton, London and o.her points be-
fore returning home Oil The Rotterdam
Arriving in New YORK. they passed
some time there, visiting friends and en-
joylng the sights. and from there came
directly home
salt Lake certainly ;cbks prospcrous
remarked Mr.. Walker. "snd Il. ia n cool
place To como home 10. While we hly,.
seen many OF the great cities OF th;s
country and Europe. yet :hcre is som,-
thing about this city and climate thai
cannot be excellcd. and. after all. homes
bcs -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
The Real Purpose of It

Editor Tribunc:-It is generally conccd
cd that the Democrats put prohibition
plank in their state platform as q vote
catcher. But what did the Republicans
do for votes? II is suid that they made
a deal with the liquor dealers two wears
ago. And this year they count on am
other element: fer while the county shcr-
M the governor aud the Republican or
gan expressing alarm at the preya-
lcncc OF crime. they have been holding
ont Inducements for that clement TO lo.
cate here. II would be OF interest to the
public. no doubt, IL some OF the head
push OF the Central BctterIneut com
mittce" would tell what Governor s;prv
Sheriff Sharp and the county cqmmission-
ers did 10 end the war upon the red
light district II is uphill business for
the police TO fight crime while leading
state ofacials arc making fhc criminal
element welcome TO our state.
The governor wants iifty deputy Cher
ms for the suppression OF crime He
wants nfty. darle-lantern campaigners To
shield the redlighters and dive-kceperg
while bringing in votes. Perhaps 'ex
Sheriff Emery pight be liarmonizcd IL nc.
were given detachment OF this extra
force OF deputic6. i, would all be ey
planned by officials, OF the Central Bet
serneut comnittee;2 without doubt.
FOR FAIR PLAY.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
SUCCESS COLORADO
SUITS IN U. S. COURT
Another Attempt Is Being Made
to Settle 0Id-Timc
Controversy.


Alleging that when the Success Min
nS company turned lis stock and prop
crty ever 10 the Colorado Mining com
pany, In October. 1906. stock held by
members OF tho Success company was
turned over To Jesse Knight instead OF
10 stockholders in tho Success company
the first OF u series or suits Was 0icd
in the United States district court Mon
day, The suit Is for i060 shurcs Of stock
OF total value of $4,000 and was brought
by George Wcnigcr. II Is said to he the
first OF series OF suits which viii in
Nolvc to.al o( more thau 100000.
According to the complaint, the sue
over ISSUED stock 10 jesse knight and
sold the property. In The transaction the
old stockholders In che Success company
were ignored. II IL declared. Mr. Wcui-
ger claims he had 1000 shares OF the
Success stock which Is equivalent TO 1860
shares OF the Colorado stock.
The case was first tried ont in tho
state courts. Tnc supreme court denied
tho plaintiffs any relief bccnusc the Size
cess company was not brought into court.
The Wcrl@cr case vas brought In the
United States courts No set a decision
from Judge John \, Marshall. Ii 1t Is
in favor of the plaintiff. there Will br
a series Of others instituted at once, II
Is said
The old officers OF tho Success com
pany and many OF tho present officers
Of the Colorado company arc n:imcd as
defendants. including Jesse knight
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
.FEAS! OF SUCCOTH
CELEBRATION PRETTY
Interesting Services Held at
Temple B'nai Israel Mon
day Evening.

At the Temple Is Mai Israel, 30 South
Fourth East street, Monday evening the
feast of rejoicing after the Ingathcring
OF The harvest, called the feast of Sue
Goth, was celebrated The altar was sur
rounded with the produce Of the gardens
and fields and The yicld of NincNa rds
ana orchards, whilc overhead was erected
booth of autumn foliage and branches
OF fruit.
The service was opened with an anthem
by tho childrens choir, which took part
in tho responsive SERVICE. Robert II.
SIddoway then sang "The Door OF Hope
Rabbi Charles j. Frcund told of the ori-
gin of the custom. referring To the TWEEN
ty-thjrd chapter Of LeViticus. wherein are
described the three pilgrlnages which
tho children Of Israel were directed to
make each year To Jerusalem. The third
OF these is the Feast OF Ingathcrlng.
taking place after the close Of the har-
vest, He then spoke OF the meaning
uf the four symbolic plants which are
used at this feast the willow. myrtle
palm and citron, saying that as these
are bound together into ono bunch. so
should there be union among all men.
Charles Kent sang There is a CITY
Buil1c3 Upon a Peaceful IIilI." Follow
ing The service The fruit WIS distributed
among the children of the congregation.
The closing service OF Tie feast Will
be held next Monday
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
MERCHANTS WILL TALK
TO THE DELIVERY BOYS

1'iosc will be a meeting of tho Retail
Merchants association "Wednesday even
ing beginning at SIS. which VIII he
turned over to the delivery boys. The
meeting will be held in the Atlas block
and II Is planned TO have all the delivery
bors present.
The following short talks will be given:
Their. Work Mornings" by l.. NJ Black
rnarrs Care of the Horses" by II. H.
Weight: Delivering the Goods TO the
,fola,', by r. w Wilson; '.Benefit OF Be
ing Courteous TO Your Customers" by
r NJ. Castleton: "Why We Should Have
lhc Confidence OF Our Delivery Boys
-by Mr.. Ycarslcy. and "Why Bows Should
Rc Tidy In T1icir Dress When Delivering
Coods." by Il. III. Olsen,
Tho object OF tho meeting is not TO
p.cach TO the boys but to try 10 show
them how important II is 10 their firms
that they -skc the proper interest in
" h1t tiicS arc doing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-10-18
CIVIL SERVICE HEAD
PREDICTS EXPANSION
General John c. Black Says
That Many More Changes
Will Be Made.

To work out whatever changes might
improve the civil service in the United
States, General John g. Black. prcsi-
dent or the commission is touring the
west He arrived in salt Lake Monday
morning and spent the day looking over
The local Office. where civil service men
are employed. When asked regarding
the extension OF the service General
Black said
THE last big change was announced
soInn time ago when all assistant post =
masters and clerks in second class Of
fees wcrc' placed IN the service. This
affected about 5000 persons. Since then
there lave been no changes. There Will
be some in the future, but OF these VIC
can say nothing at present. Tho civil
service now Includes about ESQ. 900 per-
sons. 1900 boards OF examiners and 5000
examiners.
General Black left Monday night for
Los Angeles. where he will spend con-
siderable time looking over The service.
When he returns TO Washington he says
he hopes 10 have some changes to make
which viii help out the service in its
routine business. He does not contem-
plate any big changes, however.