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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19
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CITY PROPERTY

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east of Santa Fe new shops. $40 down
and S. monthly will buy lots in this addi-
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6th St c. R. Jones' Phone 1907.
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FRAMING, regilding, mat making, mount
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gans, typewriters. household goods and
personal security. L. Biscoe. 523 Kan. ave
desire to loan Tor special clients. SE0.Ooa.
in any amount. from $500 up, on improved
inside city property and farms. Money
ready NO delay. L L Better. manager
Better Realty and Loan Co. rear oe
Merchants National bank. New England
ruildt1g
MONEY TO LOAN on personal property
and collateral security, on easy terms.
c. H. F1intha1n. sos E 4th St
PROMPT Realty Loans. Ella N Peacock,
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REAL ESTATE LOANS. city and farm.
fir any amount and liberal terms. ".
NJ. Forbes & Co. Security Bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Miss Nina Van ArSdale entertained in
at bridge yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Du Vail and the
formers sister, Miss Maude Du Vail, of
Maryland, who have recently been visit
ing Mrs. Du Valrs brother-in-law and
sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Pow
ers Of the Cavendish returned home last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Miss Jane Darlington: daughter of Brig.
Gen. II. B. Darlington tretired) of Boston,
Mass has been visiting her sister, Mrs
Freeman, wife of Surgeon Freeman, L..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mrs Barber and Mrs. lie Droict Ian gdon
Barber will receive at their home, Bel
mont" tomorrow. Assisting them will be
Mrs. D. S. Alexander Mrs Burrows, Mrs.
w. D. Crosby of Soldiers Home, Mrs.
Champ Clark Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Oracle,
Mrs. Switzerland, Mrs. Talmage and Mrs.
Charles Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19
SOCIETY.
CONTINUED From First Page.


London, Conn., to attend the dance at
Fort TlumbulI Of the cadets Of the reve-
nue. cutter service February u, ler
brother, Mr.. Frank J. German, being a
member Of the third year class. Miss
the Misses Ducy, during her stay in New
London. Before returning. April 10, she
will visit in New York city, Clifton Park.
n. j., Yonkers and Albany, n. Y.
Miss Nina Van Arsdale entertained in
formally at bridge yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Van Orsdel, wife of Mr.. Justice
Van Orsdel of the Court Of Appeals, will
be away from the city during the next
two weeks.
Col and Mrs John C. Thompson left
yesterday for a visit to their son, n. ii.
Thompson of the Coast Artillery at Fort
Cede, Florida.
Mrs j. H. w. Blake and Miss Blake
and evening but will be at home Monday,
February q.
Mr. H. Purcell Weary of Baltimore W
sing at the entertainment to be given at
the Turkish embassy February IS for the
benefit of the Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital
formers sister, Miss Maude Du Vail, of
Maryland, who have recently been visit
ing Mrs. Du Wallis brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles William Pow
ers of the Cavendish, returned home last
week
Mrs Barber and Mrs lie Droict Ian gdan
Barber will receive at their home, Bel
mont" tomorrow. Assisting them will be
Mrs. D. S. Alexander. Mrs. Burrows, Mrs.
,P oil
Champ Clark. Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Oracle,
Mrs. Switzerland, Mrs. Talmage and Mrs.
Charles Wood.
bridge, followed by a tea, Wednesday
last.
Mrs D. H Rosen leaves this morning
for New York for several days and will
be at home next Sunday.
Mrs. Somervell of Belcourt Seminary
was hostess at tea Friday afternoon.
The house was beautifully decorated with
palms, ferns, smilaX and roses Mrs.
Somervell received in an exquisite gown
of white and gold brocade and carried a
shower bouquet Of orchids and lilies of
the valley. Mrs T. w. Stubbefield and
Mrs. Marshall o. Leighton presided at
with a Venetian Lace cover and a cen
terpiece of a fancy basket filled with
white roses and lilacs. Many notable
persons were included in the several
hundred guests who called during the
afternoon.
Mrs. P. v De Graw and her house
guest. Mrs. Remission of New Hampshire,
will not be at home Monday. February
90 but will receive the following Monday
February -, for the last time this season.
One of the prettiest of midWnter wed
dings was that of Miss Emile Ernestine
Storm and Mr. l.. Agnew Myers which
took place last Wednesday evening at g
O'Clock in the Church of the Holy Name,
the pastor of the church. Rev. Father
Thomas ]. kervick, officiating.
The church was beautifully decorated
with palms, ferns, carnations and bride
roses.
Prior to. during and after the ceremony
a well selected program of music was
rendered. including a vocal solo. BE
Thou Faithful Unto DEATH" by Mr..
Charles E. Myers.
The bride was given away by her
brother. Mr.. George l.. Storm. She was
particularly charming in a gown of ivory.
hand-run lace over liberty silk and satin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mrs. A Howard Clark entertained at
bridge, followed by a tea, Wednesday
last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mrs. Eugene Schwab of 525 Sth street
southeast has as her guest Miss Beatrice
Block of New York. They will be at
home to their friends this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Friday afternoon Mrs. J. Sylvester
Phillips was at home from to 6 o'clock.
assited by Mile. Jeanne Portales. Miss
Edith Waite presided at the tea table.
The decorations were Killarney roses and
ferns. The guests were entertained by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mr. H. Purcell Veazy of Baltimore w
sing at the entertainment to be given at
the Turkish embassy February 2S for the
benefit of the Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mrs ]. H. w. Blake and Miss Blake
will not be at home Monday afternoon
and evening but will be at home Monday,
February 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Col and Mrs. John c. Thompson left
Yesterday for visit to their son, n. II.
Thompson Of the Coast Artillery at Fort
Cede, Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mr. and Mrs. Harry c. Gossage have is
sued invitations for the wedding of thei
daughter, Lillian Rose, to Philip Bedfor
Ward of Roanoke, Va The wedding is
take place Monday. February 20. 1911, a
the residence, 330; street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

CONTINUED on Third PageJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19

Mrs Van Orsdel wife of Mr.. Justice
Van Orsdel of the Court Of Appeals, will
be away from the city during the next
two weeks.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
PITlFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"A few days after birth we noticed
an infiamed spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even In
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have n stitch OF
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced II chronic eczema. He is
a very able physician and ranks with
the best In this locality. nevertheless.
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. lie
was losing flesh SO rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
Not until l commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like. as we dared not
wash him. and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came OF, and left him entirely
bald, but since We have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever. Four weeks
"V otthh W uot tho NuAituh
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. I don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura Rem.
edies we could hardly look at him. he
was such pitiful sight. He would
fuss until | would treat him, they
semed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
ly and surely bring is their own rec.
ommendation." tSigned) Mrs. T. ID.
Rosser. Mil Hall. Pa, Feb. 20. 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint.
ment are sold by druggists and deal.
ers everywhere. a sample of each.
with 32-page book. will be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura." Dept.
20 X. Boston.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
SYNOPSIS.

Miss Selma Lue. spinster guardian angel
of River Bluff. presides over an i'm
promptu day nursery for the babes OF
the neighborhood In the rear of her gro
cery. Her charges are known as SOAP
Box Babies" The fact that she is single
makes her an object of sympathy to the
mothers. One of her friends Is Miss Gym
thia Page. daughter of Widow Page.
Cynthia visits Miss Selma and learns that
she has taken another Soap-Boxer' In
Alan Kent, a young artist who wishes TO
establish a studio in her barn. Blossom.
Miss Lue's adopted baby. and one Gym
thia is very fond of. shows an evident
preference for Alan. when Cynthia
leaves. Alan hears that her mother is In
danger of losing the old homestead. \
near rukus. Alan admires Cynthia. Sc
lima tells how she came to locate In the
place and start the haven for little ones.
She suspects that Cynthia u responsible
for Alan's neglect of herself. Sale of the
mortgaged Page place considered. Alan's
portrait of Cynthia Is discovered. Evelyn
Branch, Cynthia's close friend. shows in
terest In Alan Kent. Cynthia relieves Sc
lima for a day. cooks dinner for Mr.. Kent
ciared n favorite with all the Blum folk.
Cynthia overhears his confessions ot
love. An afternoon tea Is arranged. II
proves a grand AFFAIR and Alan escorts
Cynthia home. Blossom has a severe at
tack of pneumonia. but is nursed back to
life by the combined efforts OF Miss Sc
lima, Cynthia and Alan. Kent. Sr.. comes
to the Blum and denounces his son. III,
takes the Soap Boxers automobiiing
and during the ride Miss Selina's plead
ings serve TO Affect a reconciliation.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
Tenants Like Some Clerks.

"Of course" said the fat owner. ~
all tenants were as careful of a rent.
ed house as they would be OF their
own. the cost Of upkeep would be less
and rents would be less. but many
tenants never think that far. They
say:
What's the use' Why should we
break our backs looking after this
stuff? Why shouldn't we wear IL out
and get more? II 'sn't on US; it's
ON the landlord
They're like some men who work
for the government and dawdle along
on their Jobs. give only half a days
work for one because they think the
governments got plenty of money.
They never stop to think that every
dollar the government spends has to
be raised from somewhere: that they
themselves are taxed with the rest to
pay their share OF it"-New York
Sun.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
LOCATED HIM RIGHT AWAY
Possibly Display Of Bill Of Generous
Denomination May Have Had
Some Effect.

A southerner who was visiting st
louis wandered into the dining room
Of the hotel and, seeing a negro serv-
ant who had all the importance OF an
army officer standing near the door,
asked him who the head niger" was
lround there. The negro stretched
himself to his full height, and POM
pously replied that there amt no mig
gers In st. Louis. sab. We is all
gem'men Of color"
Well" said the southerner, drawing
a 500 DILL from his pocket and finger.
ing II. Il expect to be at the hotel for
some time and want to make sure that
I will be taken care Of.
"Oh. sah." said the negro, whose
eyes were popping from his head, did
you want to know who the head mig
ger waiter Is? That's me."-Allen-
town Call.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
Snakes in Prohibition Maine.

Snakes emptied two saloons in Port
land OF the crowds OF customers few
evenings ago. A nonresident ordered
a box of snakes sent to him from the
south for the purpose Of cleaning out
n vast number of rats from his place.
The snakes were given a chance to
demonstrate their rat killing ability
and the large snake destroyed Is in
a few minutes. The snakes were then
taken to two different saloons and in
a few minutes cleared them OF the
crowd-Kennebec Journal.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
snow. ssmmie, sennie, All Of You
Stop Climbing Out. 'Spose He
Was to Start OF All Of a Sudden p

dren. Who's going to take Blossom?
Everybody have got a armful and
more" And she was Just about to de-
posit Carrots on the steps when she
exclaimed: Lands alive. II here amt
Miss Cynthie In the nick OF time.
Give Blossom to her please. mister"
And so it was into a pair of very
lovely arms that the old gentleman
lowered the gurgly baby. and he had
look into beautiful and very deep
blue eyes; and with the look some
thing welled up and overfiowed a GER
tain arid and anger-wasted area In his
large old heart, and in the twinkling
of his keen. dark eyes the waters OF
forgiveness had made IL to bloom with
its accustomed flowers of good cheer.
generosity. and the star-bloom OF
peace. His journey for the purpose OF
determinations became one OF discov-
cry of treasures long possessed but
unacknowledged-an others to be
possessed.
II was at this auspicious moment.
as the mothers were all absorbed in
questioning. In listening to the chill
dren and exclaiming over the wonders
of the expedition with Miss Selma
Lue. that Mr.. Alan stepped from
around the corner of the grocery and
stood at the side of the ''ottermobile'
before he knew of its presence. And
before he had time to do or say any.
thing the old gentleman reached down
and gave him a tremendous squeeze
directly before the astonished gaze
| Of Miss Cynthia and Blossom. Then
he went to still greater lengths. for
he hoped down as nimbly as Bennie
could have done right between Miss
Cynthia aud Mr.. Alan and gave them
both a tremendous squeeze. Blossom
included. And all the time never a
word passed between them, only Mr.
Alan's eyes were very bright and his
hand trembled so that Miss Cynthia
took IL In her free one and Blossom
caught his sleeve.
Well" said Miss Selma Lue, well,
l onghtnt to ever pray keerless, for
the Lord shure listens to me, Mr.
Kent. 1 ouRnter have knowed you BY
the eyes Of faith. AL Of you come
The searchlight., 1911-07-14

climbing out! S'pose he was to start
on all of a suddenf"
Miss Selma Lue was busily en-
gagged in settling the squirmers an the
machine swept slowly around and
started down the hill A far. faint cry
reached her ears, and she turned sud
denly
Lands alive, mister" she called.
we've done spilled Ethel Maud. with
all that climbing around! II we was
a-taking a ride on the golden streets.
that child woulder fell out into the
set OF glass. Please turn around and
pick her up" Some distance back a
bunch of blue calico sat in the road
and lifted up a voice Of lamentation.
"How ever did you happen to fall
out, honey?" said Miss Selma Lue. as
she squeezed up Ella Virginia and
started to tuck the stray down beside
her.
Il didn't fall, I climbed climbed
to get the gentleman a fiower-and
now it's done broke!" she sobbed, as
she held up a crushed. blue corn.
flower.
Upon my word. that's a sweet little
girl to get a posy for an old man
d'you hear?-a sweet little girl! Come
over here and sit by me and I'll hold
you in. and the baby. too" And so as
the big red machine puffed down the
street to the grocery. Ethel Maud and
Blossom rode on the box-seat as II
were.
And the moment they came to a
standstill they we're surrounded by
the mothers of the joyous youngsters
| and a babble ensued that was con
| fusion confounded.
Mrs. Kinney clasped her wriggling
offspring as they were handed down
| to her in turn. and with each she man
aged Thank you, sir" that sounded
as II they had been returned from
| the grave to her maternal bosom
| With the last in her arms she turned
and said: Miss Seliny Lue. ! thank
you fer this a-happening to 'em what
they won't never forgit. They amt Q
mother or child on this Blum as could
git along without you a single day"
| MTS. pDUDS AMI nitu tus ftHldA hs VI
Mrs. Kinney heartily. but she was
overcome with a shyness two hundred
and ten pounds In weight. so could
only nod. Her pride in the exalted
position of Ethel Maud was over
whelming. but she lifted down Kin
neys and Tynes with impartial de
light. Miss Selma Lue." she said
"le'me hold Clemmie fer you. ] d'
wish her mother coulder seen yo,
drive up. You don't know how a moth
er feels when she sees her children IN
rich and stylish company"
At last there were left only Ethe
Maud and Blossom to descend. ant
the old gentleman took the baby while
the child slowly climbed down, as
sisted by her mother and Bennie.
My. my" exclaimed Miss Selin;
Lue. Looks like when you git 'en
all together this Bluff is rich in chill
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
To Make Fruit Jar Rubbers Last.

To have fruit Jar rubbers last, keep
them wen covered in a jar full OF flour
until used. and as soon as removed
from empty Jars. One can then afford
good quality of rubbers. as kept
thus they will safely last several sea
sons. When there is doubt of old
rubbers. they may often be made to
eke out one more season by using two
of the rubbers to each jar and screw
ing down tight. Always stand newly
filled jars upside down until cool. TO
test the tops and rubbers.-Designer.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14

times, and said that / ought to have an
operation. would not listen to that,
and when q friend of my husband told
him about Lydia E. Fnkham's vege-
table Compound and what it had done
for his wife, ! was willing to take it.
Now I look the picture Of health and
feel like it, too. / can do my own house.
work, hoe my garden, and milk cow.
can entertain company and enjoy
them. / can visit when I choose, and
walk as far as any ordinary woman,
any day in the month. / wish ] could
talk toevery sufferingwomanandgi
Mrs. DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms of
female complaints Is Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
It is more widely and successfully
used than any other remedy. 1t has
cured thousands of women who have
been troubled with displacements, in
hammation, liberation. fibroid tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling. indigestion.
and nervous prostration, after all other
means had failed. Why don't you try itP
The searchlight., 1911-07-14
Counter Diplomacy.

Il think you will like this goods.
madam" urged a salesman In a Eu.
clid avenue shop. 1T is Just the thing
for a stout. middle aged lady"
"Sir!" squealed the customer In a
rage. The clerk saw his faux pas and
recovered himself quickly.
Pardon me-" he smiled. Il mistook
you for the young lady who was In
here yesterday looking for something
for her grandmother. Now that look
at you again. I see that this was an
nlder person. Now. II you are buying
for yourself. we have something over
here ethat-"-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The searchlight., 1911-07-14

here and be made 'quainted with Mr..
Alan's father, wha:s come to make US
a visit. And, Bennie. you and Sam
mie run down that dominick rooster:
he's the latest thing on the place. and
he'll have to do fer a calf in the pot.
And to think l didn't know him-and
they do SO favor!"
The day of adventure and excite
ment came to q close for Miss Sc
lima Lue as she sat on the grocery
steps In the moonlight. waiting for
Mr.. Alan to come down from the Hill
Mansion. where he and his father had
been dining with Mrs. Jackson Page.
When he came they sat silently for
few moments while he finished his
cigar; then Miss Selma Lue said. as
she laid her hand on his arm:
Mr.. Alan. honey, | know what a
heft Of trouble have been lifted offen
your heart this day and I've been
setting here a-rejoicing over your
coming through SO good Looks like
in all the world they amt nothing
that Jest grinds down on the heart
like unkind feelings where love ought.
er be, special in blood kin. am thank
full I feel long and loving life fer
you and your father together. fer
you've both done had a lesson in be-
ing away from one another"
Miss Selma Lue. don't know
what you said to him today. but when
offered to spend the night at the
/ sat xt.ft ha xafN TOD ,,..,
to come right back and stay here with
you. ! believe he is going TO apply
for a soap-box for me. lie seems to
feel about your guardianship as do
Mr. Flarity and the others"
well. looks like when I think of
you and Miss Cynthie having to more
away from me to the other side OF
town my heart Jest drops down. I
have woke up more than once wet
eyed about It, but I try and think I
will see you sometimes. and all the
time | will have the remembering OF
you to love. The Lord has been good
to me in letting me have so many re-
members and l Amt serving Him
right by getting unhappy, so ! won't"
AS she spoke. Miss Selma Lue smiled
at him wistfully.
And that's just why ! hoped you
would wait up to see me tonight
said Mr.. Alan as he took her hand.
What would you say II | told you
that father is going TO buy the Hill
Mansion and all the property for-for
"a wedding present-for her? And
you'n always let me have the barn. SO
you see we are going to be In big
soap-boxes right where you can attend
to us the rest of our lives"
"Oh. Mr.. Alan. honey, they Amt
nothing to say that'll do to tell how
! feel! My Lord Is Jest about to
crowd my heart with blessings" And
Miss Selma Lue's eyes shone in the
moonlight
Miss Selma Lue," said Mr. Alan
slowly. as a man speaks from his In
most soul. lin the letter-and my IA
ther-they want me To paint one
more picture-for the chapel. II car
paint what I feel when see you with
your manger-child in your arms
will paint picture for the Who'll,
world. Perhaps some day"
III you do. MIR. Alan. you'r paint tn,
picture Of woman that lives by tn,
loving she gifts and gives-and tn.
love of God. But don't make me CT,
I'm jest a-smiling through m,
tears"
TIE END.