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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06

ing raised in Kansas City. Lawrence.
Olathe, and other points.
The story of the life of ]. c. Mars
would furnish highly entertaining ma
terlal for a book. There is nothing too
dangerous for him to undertake in the
an audience will be ready to stand and
gaze upon them.
Knight of Ring.
When 13 years of age Mars was on
the streets of Chicago crying out, fright
this way for a shine, gents" Later he
Joined a circus. He soon became top
mount in an aCrobatic team.
Leaving the circus he became a
jockey and won real fame. When he
found himself growing TOO heavy for
this sport he entered the ring as a prize
fighter at los pounds. His next stunt
was to go around the world in a sail
ug vessel, only to re-enter IL circus
upon his return as an underStudy in the
lion tanning business.
Breaks Diving Record.
Later when the high dive man broke
his neck in the performance of a dar-
ing feat, Mars volunteered to take his
OF his existence that he broke the
worlds record, by diving 13S feet into
a tank of water.
Mars was chosen by Ludlow, the New
York lawyer who broke his back oper-
ating his own device, to assist in maxi
ing experiments to develop an aero
plane glider. Mars and Ludlow togeth-
e~ worked out d glider and first worked
it IN New York and then took it to the
jamestown exposition. The United
states government beca ne 1T crested in
the invention and detailed 100 men of
the sigral corps and the torpedo boat
'Gwin'' to assist in the experiments.
Twice daily Mars would ride the Lud
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06
Both Working in East.

Both Governor Stubs and Tom wag-
staff have spent all the first month of
the state campaign in western Kansas
and are now working towards the east
section of the state. They will both
spend the week in the northeast corner
of the northeast congregational district
Both factions are making extrava-
CANT claims in regard to their majori-
ties in the various counties where the
candidates for governor have spoken.
The Wagstaf supporters claim the
Third, Sixth and Seventh districts by
majorities ranging from two to eight
thousand. These three districts COM
prise the territory covered by Mr.. Wag-
staff so far during the campaign.
Governor Stubs has also spoken IN
these three districts and his followers
declare that he IS stronger with the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06
ROBBED OF $4,000.
Owner Had That Amount in q
Travelling Bag I'm Sleeper.

New York, June 6.-William A.
Miner president of the William A.
Miner company of Chicago was robbed
of $4,000 while enroute from Chi
cago to New York.
The money was in a travelling bag
which he had at his side in his berth
in the sleeping car. He did not dis
cover his loss until he reached his ho-
tel in New York.
Mr.. Miner was on his way to his
country home at Chazy, Clinton coun-
ty New York. He had intended leav-
ing for Europe early this week, but
will probably postpone his trip for
a few days in the hope of recovering
at least a part of the missing money.
About half this sum was in the
shape of a negotiable letter of credit
upon which payment has been stop
ped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06
Aeronlane Capsized.

Versailles, France. June 6.-An
aeroplane, carrying Maurice Farman,
brother of Henry Farman. and George
Besancon, secretary of the Aero club
of France, capsized here Sunday. The
machine was close to the ground when
the accident occurred. and the avia-
tors, though they fell with consider
able force. were not seriously injured.
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FLIGHTS AT HAND.
Big Aviation Meeting Opens on
North Side Tuesday.
Both Willard and Mars Are
Ready for Daring Feats.
TO TRY QUICK STARTS.
Crowds OF People Already Flock
ing to Topeka.
Business Men Decorate in Honor
State Merchants.
Tomorrow they f1y.

Everything is in readiness for the
aviation meet and Merchants week.
The first arrivals for the gala week
have begun to come in from all parts
of the state.
By tomorrow afternoon Kansas ave-
nue. will present a festive aspect all
bedecked with red, white and blue
bunting. The merchants will decorate
their places of business and the street
car poles from Tenth avenue to the
bridge will have attached to them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06
Ground Froze in New york.

Malone, N Y June 6.-Reports
from all sections of northern New
York show that the severe frost of
Friday night was widespread and that
thousands of dollars damage was done
to crops. The ground in some sec
tfons was frozen hard.
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Not the Man Wanted.

Louisville, KY, June 6.-The inquest in
the case of Alma Kellner, which was
to have begun today, has been post
poned until tomorrow or Wednesday.
A suspect arrested at Bowling Green
yesterday and who was brought to Lou
iSville early today proved not to be
Vending.
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FINE s'BIRD" WEATHER.
Good Condition Promised for Opening
Great Aviation Meet.

The weather man says Topeka will
enjoy good weather Tuesday. He
placed a special order for this brand
in order that the "bird men, might
be pleased and he will be taken care
of. There may be a shower or two
tonight, however. Today the wind is
hitting it up at a 10-mile an hour pace.
T11aro1Irxr ron I'm fnlIOUS-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06
TUESDAYS PAPER.

In view of the mayors proclamation
covering the general closing of stores
and offices tomorrow the State Journal
will be issued about 1 o'clock Tues
day,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06
BALL GAMES POSTPONED

Boston, June 6.--NationaI: Boston
Pittsburg game postponed wet grounds.
Two games Wednesday.
Cleveland, O., June 6.-American
Cleveland-P p .Iiladelahia game postp m
ed; rain.
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Weather Indications.
Chicago, June 6.-Forecast for KAN
sas: Showers tonight or Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-06

Mr.. Mars stated, this morning, that
according to present arrangements, he
ard Willard will head in the direction of
Overland park, Kansas City, in a cross
country race for a $1,000 purse on Sat
Urday afternoon at about A O'Clock, pro-
v.ding weather conditions are favorable.
Part of the amount of money has al
ready been raised and the rest is be-
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
MANILA CIGARS
WILL BE GOOD

MANILA, May 16.-The Manila Tobacco
Association, comprising all exporters, re-
Gently requested the Philippine Govern
ment to enforce compliance with reso-
lution adopted by the association against
the expectation OF cheap grades of cigars
10 the United states. The resolution was
adopted by the association and tho re-
quest made on the Government because of
the recent slump in American sales.
The Government has decided to comply
with the request OF the manufacturers in
this way 1t Will limit the expectation Of
low-grade cigars to Is per cent. Of the
total export and OF medium grades TO 50 OF
so per cent. while each expectation must
contain at least So per cent. Of high
grades.
The manufacturers think that this in.
tervention by the Government will pre-
vent repetition Of the severe prejudice o.
American consumers against Manila cigarl
because Of the flooding Of the market Will
the inferior grades.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
MANY WANT
TO SEE "RAFFLES''

So large is the demand for seats for
"Rafnes." the play 20 be presented at the
Avenue Theatre by the Greenroom Club.
on Saturday, May "a, that the manage
ment has been Obliged to limit the seat
sale TO ten seats TO one person ir7icafions
are that every c..a.r win De occupied.
Members mEy ootain reserved seats with
out extra charge after 9 O'Clock on We'd
nesday morning.
The cast has been trained by Christopher
l.. Ward. who Will have the name part.
Tho players nave been rehearsing for sew
eral weeks and an excellent performance
is predicted
Tho cast is as follows.
Rafnes. Christopher L. ward. Lord
Amerstoth. Lieutenant Edgar s. Slayer;
Lord Crowley. Ralph Assheton Captain
Bedford Frank Il. schoonover, Harry
Manders Howard h. Bushnell. Crawshay.
Louis A. deBlols; Merton. J. r. Emacls;
Barraclough. Armon -. Chaytor, Jr.i Lady
Mclrose, Mrs. E. c. jackson. Gwcndoline
Conron. Mrs. u. NJ Brett. Mrs vidal
Mrs Frank X dcArmond Lady Ethel.
Mrs. Louis A. deBlois; Marie Miss Eliza
beth B. Wales.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
HOUSEHOLD NOTES
BY Maude {. cilIey.

When "A table cloth begins to look
thin in tho fold. cut an inch off Of one
side and also off one end and rchem
end and side; this changes all the folds
when the cloth is laundered
In making custards or other food
stuns calling for scalded milk. remem-
her that If the milk is in a double
boiler it reaches the right temperature
as soon as the water in tho outer
utensil boils.
After thoroughly washing white lace
curtains. put them in a solution of one
teaspoonful Of chloride of lime to three
quarts Of warm water. Let the cur
tains stand in the solution for about an
hour.
When cooking an old-fashioned boiled
dinner place the spinach in a cheese
cloth bag. then when the dinner is
done It can be easily taken out and
the other vegetables will not be COW
cred with bits of green.
If the seats Of caned chairs sag, turn
them upside down. wash we'll with
soapy water, soaking so as TO thorough
ly wet them, and in drying they will
stiffen to almost il not quite their
normal condition.
If for any reason the red bricks in
your fireplace become discolored or
have white spots on them. rub them
full of linseed oil giving them all they
will absorb, and after a few applica-
tions the spots win disappear.
| To clean a net waist, put it into q
two-quart fruit jar filled with gasoline.
Be sure that it is well screwed on Let
il stand over night. In the morning
shake the can back and forth. The
motion will clean the dirct out OF the
! waist.
To prevent dresses and other articles
from becoming yellow with age. take
a good-sized pillow case and blue It
thoroughly, and place the dress I'm Il.
When you open the blue bag your dress
viii be as white as when you placed
| il in.
Punch holes in both ends Of an
empty baking powder can TO keep
scraps Of soap in. This is handy for
washing dishes, as the soap cannot
come into direct contact with them.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
All Seams Allowed

No style Is more becoming to the grow-
inE girl than one OF these aemi-httcd
one-piecc dresses. which preserve tina
long lines OF the figure without outlining
Il 10 any great extent. The model Illus
trated Is developed in pink poplin. which
washes as we'll as linen and gives an
equal amount OF wear. Two wide tucks.
either side Of the front and back. give a
broad-shouidered effect that is very be-
coming They are stitched from shoul-
der 20 waist line. giving the necessary
fullness 10 the skirt extension. which Is
finished with a wide hem. The round
neck IL trimmed with a band OF pink
and white striped linen. through which
tho dress fastens with nat white pearl
buttons The narrow elbow sleeves are
finished with turnhack cuffs OF the linen.
trimmed with pearl buttons. and tho
shaped belt. which fstens at the center
back. is also Of the linen. slipped through
narrow straps at the under-arm seams.
The pattern is in sizes--f 10 "A years
Tor a girl OF 10 years the dress as Illus
trated requires 2S yards OF material 7s
inches wide. with ~ yards OF contrast
ing material 20 or more inches wide. or
OF one material Il needs yards q inches
wide. Slk yards s6 inches wide or ~
yards A. inches wide.
Price OF pattern. 10 cents
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
MANY MAD DOGS
DOWN IN CECIL

RISING SUN, Nd, May i6-rwo hounds
belonging TO Cecil Biles, Of Blake, Cecil
county. valued at SIS. and seven other
dogs belonging TO farmers Of that vlcln-
ity were bitten by a mad dog and had TO
be killed.
Little Eva Gregg was playing in the
road when the mad dog came along and
would probably have been bitten had not
the attention Of the rabid canine been di-
rected 10 a dog that accompanied her.
1t is thought that the dog was among a
herd OF cattle belonging to George NJ. Nc
Cullough that was grazing in a field and
they are being closely watched
A valuable shepherd dog belonging ia
Edward Carhart Of Zion, that had been
bitten went mad and had 10 be killed.
Within a week four mad dogs have run
amuck in the northern part OF Cecil coun-
ty.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
DELAWARE TAGS
GOOD IN MARYLAND

Through the passage of the new mo-
tor vehicle law by the recent Legis
tor vehicle by the recent Legislature
of Maryland. residents Of Delaware will
be permitted TO go into Maryland 10y
using their Delaware tags after July
lst next. under the reciprocal plan. This
leaves only one nearby state requiring
non-residcnts to take out registration
and license, T. @. New Jersey. While
every effort possible was made by the
automobile associations of New Jersey
Pennsylvania and Delaware 10 have a
reciprocal clause inserted in the New
Jersey motor vehicle law. il was with
out avail. and all nonresident motor
lists going into New Jersey must give
up the coveted pound of lesh.'
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
NEWHAR DECEASED;
BOTTLE MESSAGE A MYSTERY

Washington Singles, of No. 2o2
South Van Buren street. is a much
disappointed man. on Sunday, April
4, he found a sealed bottle floating in
the Christiana river containing the
following message.
H. NJ. s. Convert sinking. All hands
on board will be lost. Finder please
notify John Newnhar, 3 River St.
Place Bath, Somerset, England"
Mr. Singles Immediately wrote to the
person designated and has just had
his letter returned unopened and on
the back was written the one word
deceased" The John Newnhar men
toned in the massage Is evidently
dead and the mystery surrounding the
message in the bottle is deeper than
ever
It is supposed the bottle was thrown
overheard at sea. 1t must have taker
some time for it to float up the Della
waer river and into the Christiana
creek
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
PENNSY MEN
WATCH SIGNALS
Almost Perfect Record Made
in Efficiency Tests on
Railroad Last Year
ACCIDENT LIST
SHOWS BIG DECREASE

Some aoo,oOO efficiency tests were made
last year by the Pennsylvania Railroad
and practically perfect record was made
by the employees These figures are shown
IN a report issued to day by the railroad.
The average number Of tests made each
day was $50 and Of the total for The year
99.75 per cent. were perfect In the twenty
five one-hundredths of one per cent. OF
failures are included the cases where en-
ginemen passed signals by few feet
before stopping their trains and similar
cases which, though violations. were not
such as would make possible an accident
10 a train.
Efficiency tests arc conducted by ofn-
cias OF the Pennsylvania Railroad who.
AZ unusual times aud places, SET signals at
caution or danger display fusecs. or place
/ torpedoes on the track, with a view 60
/ keeping an employees constantly on tho
alert for any and an Signals. Failure TO
observe amy of tho rules regarding tho
operation OF trains g. considered cause
for discipline
The tests made in 1909 were divided into
four classes. In which tho 10 lowing ro-
cords We're mare 10y the men. Block signal
rules 1881. of which 996 per cent showed
perfect observance on the part Of the em
ployes rules governing nagmen and tho
use of fusecs torpedocs. and other sig.
mails, 45Ssl tests. with ga.6 per cent. per-
feet, trains ahead of schedule time ags7a
tests, with e9.S per cent. perfect. ana sig
nalmen relieving each other. ga.9 per cent.
perfect out OF ii.Ni tests.
Pennsylvania Railroad showed perfect re-
cords Ca an signal tests made during the
year ON the sunbury and shamoSin III
vision total Of le.5S9 block signal rule
tests were made and In only nine cases
was was The observance imperfect Twelve
divisions had over 90 per cent of efficiency
tests perfect. 10 divisions had perfect re-
cords In trains checked for running ahead
of schedule time. aud divisions had per
foct records I'm slgnalmen relieving each
other ON time.
I'm 1906 the Pennsylvania Railroad first
made public tho results of efficiency tests.
Since that time these tests have been CON
Quoted regularly and the results have
been given to the public from time TO time
The percentage Of failures has been gradu-
ally decreasing and at 'hc same time tho
number Of accidents on the Pennsylvania
system has shown a far greater percent.
age OF decrease
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Resnlltinns of Resneet.

At a stated meeting Of the Friendship
Fire Company. held on the above date,
the following resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Whereas It has pleased Almighty God
in his infinite wisdom. TO remove from
our roll. our late fellow-member, Patrick
Callahan.
Resolved. That while we bow to the
will of the Almighty Cod who doeth
all things wisely and well, we cannot but
feel the loss our company has sustained
in the death of one whose interests were
for the principles Of our organization.
Resolved. That as a tribute of respect
to his memory the apparatus be draped
for a period of thirty days, and copy OF
these resolutions be spread on the minutes
OF the company; and be IL further
Resolved. That the officers of the com
many be, and are hereby instructed &c
have "a copy OF these resolutions publish
ed in the press % the city.
Frederick S. Ferguson,
Committed Michael F. Sherry,
William d. ShaWs
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
TInwars Msndsd Via FIour Pasts

Tinwars Mendsd With Flour Paste.
Frequently a housekeeper finds just
as she Is ready 20 put dinner on T.,
cook. that a ham boiler or saucepan
has hole IN it. and there Is 70 shap
near To buy a now one. When this
occurs the following directions viii fix
things for her.
II the hole rs I'm the side where tho
top and sides join. and il usually il
there. tilt the pan 10 the broken side
and pour about a Tablespoonful of dry
-four over the hole. lettins cold water
in the utensii, lust enough 10 cover the
-four and as the outer -four moistens
pat IL down little with a spoon on
the outside of the pan oovcr the hole
with thick paste of nonr and water
sprinkle little dry -four over that
and your pan is ready for the stove
I have used saucepan many times
mending In this way each time. and
have cooked soup six or eight hours
in such a boiler likewise.
Roasting pans and washbnicrs Yield
90 the same treatment.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
:-:WOMANKIND:-: ::
THE WAY TO WASH
FINE EMBROIDERY

An embroidered garment should not
be put in with the regular wash. but
SHOULD be washed by itself in an earth
en- bowl. to avoid the possibility Of rust
or other stain.
Take fairly hot water and make a
light suds Of pure soap. Wash quick
ly. II the linen is soiied. rub that
portion between the hands. but avoid
general rubbing. Rinse Thoroughly
in clean water and lay the piece nat
between two dry towels or thick linen
cloths. Roll up in these so that no
part OF the embroidery can touch any
other part OF the same linen. and wiring
or twist so that tie dry linen will abb
sorb tho moisture.
Leave in this condition until the silk
IL absolutely dry Lay the piece face
down upon a well-padded ironing
board. spread a clean white cloth over
tho embroidery and iron quickly and
lightly with hot iron, being careful
not 70 press too heavily upon the en-
broidered portions.
hot iron placed upon embroideries
in which the silk Is wet will produce a
steam, which will take the life from the
silk and ruin the embroidery. II the
linen conter has become too dry, use a
dampened cloth TO run the iron uver
This method viii leave the linen suf-
nciently damp for pressing, and It win
hold its natural stiffness.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
GoIdsworthv- Savior.

Mr. and Mrs. William II. Goldswor-
thy Of No. 100 North Broome street
announce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter Lavinia to John G. Saylor on We'd
nesday evening, May 11th, by the Rev.
+. c. Macnichol pastor of Asbury NJ.
Il. Church.
Mr.. Saylor is a Wilmingtonian. his
father being proprietor of the Saylor
Show Print and publisher of Tho
Labor Herald. Mr.. Saylor Jr.. is a
member of Wilmington Typographical
Union. No. 1913, Delaware Tribe No. 1,
Improved order of Red Men and the
Haymakers' Association connected with
Delaware Tribe Of Red Men. Mr.. and
Mrs. Saylor will live at No. 100 North
Broome street.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Hints For pressina.

Dress becomingly.
30 individual in your style.
DO not dress beyond your means.
Learn the right times and season
for wearing your clothes.
Make a study not OF your good points
but Of your weak ones before buying
your frocks.
Learn materials and their wearing
qualities. especially II your clothes must
do duty another season.
study color effects and know what
combines well, as well as what is suit
able 20 your type
Learn the lines that suit you and
stick 20 them. only modify them
enough not TO be hopelessly out Of
date.
DO not buy a frock or hat because
ii takes your eve, only to remember
when YOU get home that YOU cannot
afford IL and have no suitable occa-
sion for wearing IT,
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Social and
Personal

stephen Curtis was a recent visitor
I'm Newark
Mrs A. w. Moore of Newark. has
been spending few days here.
Miss Edith McVey Of Zion. who has
been visiting friends in this city. has
returned home.
Mrs. c. %. Hurley, of Seaford has
been visiting friends here the past
week
w Branch Wainwright has been Wis
iting friends in Seaford.
Mrs. James II. Insley, OF Seaford, is
spending several weeks in Wilmington,
Philadelphia and Atlantic city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dali Coulbourne, OF
Seaford. have been the guests of her
parents. the Rev. and Mrs Il. c. Mac
nichol
Spencer Coleman and Robert Logan
have been the guests OF their parents
at Pondtown.
Miss Nellie Davis has returned to
Millington after months visit to
Philadelphia and this city.
Miss Ethel c. Kelmm and John w
Kellum have been visiting friends at
Dover.
oakley Collins has been spending a
| dem
Joe wilkins. of Georgetown, was "A
! visitor here on Friday.
! Miss Frances Truitt has been visit
! ing her brother at Mddletown.
Everett Barr of Georgetown. has been
! visiting friends in this city.
Edward D. Hearn of Georgetown. has
been spending a few days with friends
here.
Miss Elva Graham has been the guest
OF friends at Georgetown.
Mrs. +. a. Bloxton. Of Ceclton. is
the guest of Wilmington friends.
Frederick Hoover was "a recent visi-
tor in Cecilton.
Harry Budd has been the guest of
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Budd
Of Cecilton.
Mrs. Daniel Richardson, Of Towns
end has been spending some time with
relatives in this city.
Mrs. Mary Money and daughter, Miss
Mary. Of Townsend. are spending the
week with Wilmington relatives
Mrs. NJ. 3. Dunlap has been visiting
friends i'm Newark.
Miss Edna Dill has returned To VIII
low Grove after spending two weeks
with friends in this city.
Clarence Clark has been spending a
few days with his parents at Camden.
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Haman. Of Dover
have been spending few days with
friends in this city.
Mrs Bayard Smith is the guest OF
Miss Pearl Carson. of Dover.
Alga Smith Of Cordova, was visitor
here the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith have re-
turned to Queen Anne after spending
some time with friends in his city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Montague are Wis
iting friends at Easton, Nd
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Ross an ddaueh
ters. Frances and Kathryn, of Reho
both, visited friends here the past week
Courtland Williams has returned e
Selbyville after attending school here.
Harry Hastings Of Delmar. has beef
] visiting friends in this city and Phila
delphia.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
ELEVENTH WARD
CLUB REORGANIZES

Stockholders Of the Eleventh Ward
Republican League met Saturday night
and reorganized by electing these Off
GERS: Frederick G. IIinderers presi-
dent Thomas Gaynor. vice-president;
Elmer Booth. secretary; William Shaw.
treasurer; Harry Hinderer. Frederick
G. tHinderer and Charles Tschan. di-
rectors. The club Is now organized ac-
cording to the provisions of its char
ter. only stockholders can hold Office
but owing to an oversight this had
not been followed prior to Saturdays
meeting.