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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28
VAN SCHAICK PAROLED.
Captain of the SIOcum Freed from
Prison by the Government.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Capt. William
Van Schaick, Y years old, who was
commander of the exclusion steamer
General Slocum when it burned in Hell
Gate June Is, 1904. with a loss of a
thousand lives, mostly women and
children, has been paroled by the Uni
tea states government. He returned
70 ms nome from Sing Sing prison.
me parole was a surprise to his wife
ana family and the captain himself, and
the old man was almost overcome when
Warden Kennedy told him that papers
ordering his release had arrived. Cap
tain an Schaick packed up his few
belongings and, after bidding farewell
to the officials and some of the prison
ers. walked to the railroad station and
boarded a train for New York.
Following the catastrophe, the cap
tam of the Slocum was made a federal
prisoner on a charge of neglecting duty
and failing to provide effective fire pro-
lection and life preservers on the steam
er. Later he was found guilty in New
York and sentenced to ten years i'm
prisonment. He had served two and a
half years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28
WAS THE WRONG MORGAN
Kansan Is Mistaken for New York
Millionaire.

A letter from Paris contains the fol-
lowing startling information:
It's a genuine Corot, Mr.. Morgan,
a genuine, AMI it goes to you for g
bargain at $4,000. John Jacob Astor's
| been bidding high for it-he would give
/ it TO his bride or a wedding gift-but
/ you're to have the first call. We want
to show our appreciation of the big art
purchases you've already made in Eur
ope.''
1T was in the little hotel in Nes-les-
/ Nalee, village 20 miles from Paris,
a few days ago. The speaker, a man
with hair reaching almost to his Shout
ders and not too recently cOmbed, was
eXpatiating to a newcomer, obviously
an American The subject of his dis
course was a large painting in the hotel
dining room.
But why should I buy it?" asked
the visitor, after pausing to catch his
breath and pinch himself.
Now, don't joke with me. Mr.. Nor
gan replied the first speaker pleas
antly. *AH the world knows what q
splendid patron of art you are. We've
heard about those magnificent tapes
tries you bought in Amsterdam the
other day, though I don't mind telling
you'-this contidentially-"you paid too
much. Now here's a real bargain, this
Forest Scene by CorOt- Buy 1t, put
it in your palace and you'll have the
laugh on all those other American mill
lionaires."
put it in my palace? Oh I see the
American said. Say, my friend l
couldn't get that picture through the
front door of my house and it's much
too tail to go in my garage. Besides.
I'm not particularly interested in forest
scenes We don't have them in my
part of the state. 1 believe in conSer-
walton of natural resources, but-say,
who do you think 1 am, anyhow :!
Why, J. Pierpont Morgan, of course,
exclaimed he of the long locks, conf
dentialy.
Mr.. Morgan stroked his iron gray hair
and drew a long breath of relief.
You lose" he said, quietly I'm not
a m11ionaire-not yet IN not from
New York, but from Hutchinson, Kan,
and I'm not a capitalist, but news
paper man. My name is Morgan, yes,
but I'm w. Y. not ]. p.
Then there was mourning in the Mes
les Vallee hotel.
ms too BAD" moaned the man who
had tried to sell the great painting.
such a bargain you've missed. You see
that signature, 'Corot. in the corner?
[ guarantee it's genuine. I painted it
myself I don't mind telling you I'm
an American, too. My names Smith
live in Paris, but I come here every
summer to paint
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan-W. Y, not J.
P-have been in Europe several weeks
They landed in Holland and made a
slow tour through that country and
down the Rhine Then they came to
Paris. After several days of slghtsee-
ing and shopping they sought coun-
try place where they might see real
French life and Nes-les-Nallee was
suggested 20 them. They are back IN
Paris now and expect to proceed to
London in a few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28
THROWS HER INTO LAKE
jealous Man Hurls Sweetheart from
Deck of Steamer

Holland Mich, Aug. 2S.-Insane with
jealousy over the remark that she did
not care to have anything furthe~ 70
do with or say to him. Walter Hopper,
who gives his residence as Philadel-
phia, seized Grace Lyons of Chicago
around the waist, or board the steamer
Puritan, in midlake, and hurled the
shrieking woman overheard.
The act was done so quickly that the
startled passengers did not have time
to interfere. and although a life boat
was lowered within seven minutes the
crew was unable to recover the body,
of the wheel.
He freely confessed his guilt aud OK
pressed little emotion or remorse over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28
WRECKERS AT WORK.
Spikes Pulled Sending Cars Down
steep Embanknent.

Middletown. Conn, Aug. rs
Abram P. Brown of Hartford, who suf-
fered an injury of the spine SUNDAY
night in the wreck of the evening tra1E
over the Valley line of the New 4ork
New Haven & Hartford railroad, died
mere today
The sixty or more other passellssrs
on the wrecked train who were IN
jured are all doing well and none are
likely to die
Early this morning superintendent
Woodward of the Shore line divlslon
who went to the scene of the disaster
at Maromas notified the police here
that he found on close inspection that
the train had been purposely wrecked
He says:
nearest the river-were pulled out and
were lying around the track They
were not damaged a bit by the wreck,
which would have been the natural re-
suit if they had been in their proper
place at the time of the accident Not
one was twisted or bent
Spikes Were Pulled.
ssThe spikes were pulled up from the
rail nearest the bank of the river ana
on both sides of that length Of rail-
NV conclusion is that it was an at
tempt to wreck the train can not
tell whether the spikes or more Ihdh
one rail had been torn up as the others
were covered with mud and debris
Railroad men were at work all
night clearing up the wreckage OF the
ditched three and a half miles south
of here Twenty-Five of the sixty in
jured were brought here by train, and
the others by trolley and automobile
First aid to the injured was render
ed at the scene of the wreck by two
physicians who were passengers on the
train.
Rescue Work in Dark.
The scene was one of the greatest
confusion. 1t was pitch dark and
misting rain and the only light was
that given by two trainmen's lanterns
which had survived the shock OF the
wreck.
with handkerchief and the torn
of the passengers, the two
doctors bound up the injured, assisted
BY Harold King of this city, medical
student. who himself was badly hurt
about the head and body Despite
long scalp wound and two broken
ribs. King 1abored strenuously for sew
eral hours among the injured
The nearest station to the wreck is
NIaromas. a mile and a half south. and
it was not until a brakeman could
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Sheppard
announce the marriage of their daugh-
ter Hazel Irene to Mr.. VIII Leila nd
Wednesday, August ,, at Plymouth,
Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Leland will rake
their home in Ann Arbor, Mich. VIII
Leland is a son OF Cyrus LELAND and
has lived in Topeka several years. He
attended high school and Washbur1
college Last year he entered Ann Arbor
to take a law course and there met
Miss Sheppard. His marriage is = sur
prise to his friends. He will continue
his studies at Ann Arbor.
x
Miss Louise Fairchild entertained
Saturday afternoon for her guests,
Miss Leila Schmitt and Miss Bessie
Hall. Those present We're; Miss Julist
.Ames, Miss Letha Blanch, Miss Grace
Grote, Miss Leta COOVer. Miss Florence
Davis Miss Kathleen Middaugh, Miss
Marian Walp, Miss Louise Culver, Miss
Ruth Graham. Miss Nina RoudeDUsh,
Miss Margaret Perkins, Miss Margaret
Tillotson, Miss Eliza beth Achenbach.
Miss Ethel Everingham, Miss Hall itnd
Miss Schmitt.
The following is taken from thu Los
Angeles Examiner and will be Of IN
terest to many Topeka people as Miss
HeaIy formerly lived here and attended
Washburn college:
Miss Lulu FIealy became the bride Of
Harrison H. FOgswell Monday evening
at $3.50 O'Clock in the home of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Healy, 1850
Bond street. Rev. Hugh x. Walker of
the Christ Episcopal church read the
marriage services in the presence OF
friends and relatives. During the csre-
mony the wedding march from Lohen-
grin was played very softly by De
Nubila orchestra.
Miss Healy was attired for the event
In a charming creation of white bro
cade satin yelled with white chiffon and
trimmed with cluny lace. Her vel was
caught with sprays of orange blossoms
and she carried a bouquet of lilies Of
the valley and orchids.
The brides sister Miss Bernicc
Healy served as maid of honor in d
gown of pale pink liberty satin With an
overdress trimmed with tiny pink
chiffon roses. She carried bouquet of
Cecil Bruner roses. The flower Girl
was Miss Dorothy Glasgow. a niece of
Miss Healy. She was dressed in pretty
white frock and carried basket of
rose petals which she scattered IN the
pathway of the bridal couple as they
chosen Rusheton Seton to assist as
best man
The house had been handsomely dec
Grated for the occasion with flowers
and ferns. In the living room where
a floral altar approached by two small
gates festooned with ferns, had been
erected. pink and white asters We're
much in evidenve. An aisle leading uC
this was outlined with tall white posts
with streamers of white tulle connect
Ing them to each other. Many electric
lights intermingled with the greenery
lent additional beauty to the attractive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28
Third FLOOR.

Every suit and coat guar
anteed to give two full
seasons satisfactory SER
vice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28

ARA ngement. The reception han was
decked with ferns and pink cosmos
over which numbers of electric lights
shed their radiance.
The brides table in the dining room
had as its centerpiece a huge basket of
white asters tied with a bow of blue
ribbon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fogswel planned to
leave soon after the ceremony on their
honeymoon, which will be spent in the
mountains. The brides travelling at
tire is a light gray suit with hat 10
match.
Mrs. Fogswen. who is a graduate of
the University of Chicago has, prior
to her marriage, received many soeial
attentions from her host of friends
here. Mr.. Fogswen is connected with a
well known business firm and is a
graduate of the University of Purdue,
Lafayette, Ind.
A gown of dignity and distinction
which is made of cashmere de sole in
a soft shade of green accompanies
this. The front and revers are of
heavy ecru lace with a crossed sus-
pender effect and cuffs of self-tone
silk. The latter are narrow on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28
Notes and Personal Mention.

,
Henri Strawn, and Mr.. Paul Walker.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Johnson and Mr..
and Mrs. E Z. Carpenter went to En-
pOria yesterday in the Johnson car.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Parker and chill
dren will return Tuesday from Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Myers left
Saturday for two months trip
through the northwestern states
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. McKirnahan and
son, James Wilson Of Amarillo. Tex.
and Mrs. Margaret Wilson, who have
been visiting in Topeka, will leave
Tuesday for Colorado.
Mrs. w. n. Hawley of Harrington, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Carruth, in Elmhurst
Mr.. David Neiswanger is spending
a month in Colorado.
Miss Ernestine Kline, who has been
spending the summer with relatives in
Hot Springs, viii return home tomor-
row.
Miss Leila Schmidt, of Ellsworth,
and Miss bessie Hall of Junction City,
are visiting Miss Louise Fairchild.
Miss Hazel Smith, Miss Bessie Smith
and Miss Thelma Orahood Of Manhat-
tan, are visiting relatives here.
Mr.. .. NJ. Meade and daughters, Miss
Alice and Virginia Meade have re
turned from a trip tosQuebec, Montreal,
and other places in Canada.
Miss Grace and Miss Daisy Vance.
u OrNleA.AOlAie Ivy H-A N491IAhS AAAOA4S~9
in Topeka
MI A. G. wiggett of Albuquerque. N.
M, was the guest of Mr.. S. D. Cooper
over Sunday.
Mr.. f. f. Nipps. Mr.. Clarence Smith
and son RolIin. have returned from a
two weeks fishing trip to Centennial,
Wyo.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Palmer and Doc
tor and Mrs. G. A. Mcguire will re-
turn soon from Spring Lake Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers, who
have been living in the Emahizer
house in Potwin this summer. viii
move into the Gafford apartments on
Harrison street the first of Septem-
Der.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Azers have moved
to their new home, 1878 Tyler street.
Mr.. and Mrs John T. Cheney visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy in Law
renee Sunday.
Miss Belle Neiswender, of 708 Horne
street, spent a few days last week at
the home of her uncle Mr.. L. H.
Neiswender, near Kiro-
Mr.. Ernest McNoun and Mr.. Forrest
Antrim spent Sunday at Rochester.
Doctor and Mrs. George Akers will
arrive this week to visit their son, Mr..
Earl Akers, Of the governors office.
Mr.. David Leahy spent Sunday at his
home in wichita
The following young people were the
wender near KirO Sunday: Miss Ada
Marguerite Stanley, Miss Effie Peyton,
Mr. Rollo Marshall and Mr.. McNoun.
xViervyae-T-he secret of a haDpy married !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28

reach that place on foot over the ties.
that assistance could be summoned.
One locomotive and two baggage
cars went down a thirty-five foot en-
bankment. almost into the Connecticut
river. The eight passenger coaches
were thrown in all directions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28

inner arm. sIoping into deep point on
the outside where they are trimmed
with a row of black velvet buttons.
The skirt is quite full with two sim
ulated box pleats on either side of the
front One of the new touches is
shown in the fringed ruche into
which the skirt is gathered at the
feet.
The Lincoln circle, Ladies of the G.
A. r.. will have a picnic August % at
the home of Mrs. c. H. Witherill. 1885
West Sixth. The ladies Will NEE at
the transfer station at 2:30
The following people will soon move
into apartments in the new Gaffcrd
apartment house on Harrison street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-28

Wigwag-The secret of a happy married
life is to marry ones opposite Cynicus-
Yes, I have frequently remarked that
your wife was d most charming woman
Philadelphia Record
The Washington herald., 1911-03-05

interest OF benent to anybody save 4 50
leet circle OF seif-satished high brows."
The new Institution, which Is but just
getting its stride has been compared to
the old-established Smithsonian Institu-
ton, which mas accomplished much di-
rectly and indirectly for the American
people. However, there are some features
wherein these two nerve centers OF knowl-
edge are widely different For instance,
the Smithsonian has so linked interests
with the government through the Na-
tional Museum that most people regard
it as near branch" of the federal Is
tablishment which II Is In effect. TIE
Carnegie Institution, on the other hand.
for all that its headquarters are located
at the seat of government and govern
ment officials have a hand in Its manage
ment. IL neither q branch of nor subject
to any special relations OF the United
States government. Furthermore, II we
90 on correcting sapprehensions It can
be pointed out that the pet project of the
Laird of Skibo is neither q university nor
q college and II maintains neither q u
brary nor a museum.
One OF the most interesting things In
connection with the Carnegie Institution
is the various and distinct ways In which
II seeks to accomplish its avowed object
Ito encourage In the broadest and most
liberal manner investigation, research and
discovery, and the application Of knowL
edge to the improvement Of mankind"
The Washington herald., 1911-03-05

confused with the Carnegie Institute Of
PIttsburg and the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching which
IL located In New York.
The Carnegie institution bad its be-
ginning early in the year 1902, or Just
10 years before the new fortune viii
become available-for. be IL explained.
the spending Of the new wealth win
not commence to any extent until Janu-
airy, 1912. or nearly q year hence. An
drew Carnegie might tack up the sole
proprietor" sign on this institution Il
be chose with entire consistency. 30 COM
pletely has he financed II he set Il
up In business with q capital Of SIC. ooo,-
600; then In 1907 he gave an additional
100000 and now SIC, o,000, 900 more Ia
to be turned into the treasury. OF course.
IL will be understood that Mr.. Carnegie
did not put up hard cash. That IL sell
dom his plan in establishing great IN
stitutions that will hand his name down
to posterity. However, he gives some
thing that is axactly as good as gold.
namely registered bonds Of the q. 8.
Steel Corporation, the great Industrial
consolidation that gave Mr.. Carnegie his
present enormous wealth.
The board Of "a trustees which controls
the Carnegie Institution and the execu-
tive committee Of seven members. In
whose hands Is the active management Of
things. are not expected to, under any
circumstances. draw on the capital pro-
The Washington herald., 1911-03-05
WINTER SPORTS IN TORONTO

snow, driven by a gale that blows forty
miles an hour. one is apt to feel his
courage oozing with every tilt or swerve
of the erratic craft. At such a time ice
yachting is not as delightful as 1t is iD
daylight.
The big bell in the city hall tower was
changing the hour of midnight as the
party scrambled under the thick robes
and packed themselves together like
bunch of spoons.
Keep your heads down" shouted the
skipper Everybody ducked, just in time,
too, for the big sail swung round swiftly.
filed and we were off with jerk that
relieved the most courageous of some OF
his nerve. The wind blew fresher from
the northwest. The mercury was toying
with below zero numerals. The fine snow
painfully pricked bare cheeks like
needles. 1t was impossible to distinguish
any object six boat lengths away. The
skipper was cheerful. We thought him
reckless. He cOaXed out of the flying
creature every fraction of speed that pol
ished ice and a stiff gale could give her.
He laughed and trilled merry chanson-
When he turned about he faced the drtv-
ing gale and his song was frozen on his
lips Above the storm came the roar OF
the waves of Lake Ontario beating for
entrance at the western gap. How 1t
frightened u.s. 1t might have been fifty
or 800 yards away, but we couldn't see
far enough to satisfy ourselves A sharp
tack swept the obedient racing machine
out of harms way and we soon left the
ominous roar of black waters far behind
But none of us will ever want to hear 't
again in similar circumstances.
The impenetrable veil still hung over
the bay. AS we slowed down. the dulI
gleam of an electric light ashore pierced
the thickness. We were half-frozen ana
shivering. Some of US tried to convince
ourselves that our chattering teeth were
the result of cold. Hot drinks and warm
radiators soon chased away the eHects
of the frosty experience but they dld not
Immediately dispeI the shivering. Were
we so badly frightened as all that?
G. l. DANIEL
The Washington herald., 1911-03-05

When the lots are cast, and the efe-
ments iuggled sufficiently with, and the
girl made fast, and the day settled, with
IFS heaps of sewing and stitching done, the
wedding takes place. The bride rides IN
a tiger-bedecked chair, and the bride
groom on the back of a prancing pahry.
Brides Eyes shut.
They meet in the stiff posturing man
ner of the East. drink, bow low, and are
married She swims in the colors OF the
summer sunset, but never smiles. Her
face is bedaubed and pipeclayed and her
eyes are sealed shut. The groom is in .
garb of a courtler OF the king. but he
looks scared and unmagnificent They
are married and live happy ever after.
This is the only real marriage. Second
and third and fourth marriages are mere
and only shadow OF the
genuine thing.
As for the second marriages, Kin's
home was desolate. Typhus had his
wife in its grip, and the chances were
all against her. In the struggle OF it
she went under, and Kim leant over his
bookcase and cried an honest heart
broken cry. The funeral was held and
words of comfort were spoken for Kim
Two days later a hurried invitation
comes. kim win marry at once. make
haste to the wedding Grace unbounded,
somebody has been caught for him on
just the Hy.s' Kim Is married and Is
happy ever after.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-05
PLEADED CASE IN BATHING SUIT

There is only one lawyer in the United
States who has appeared in court as
counsel in a case while wearing a bath
ing suit and nothing more.
That lawyer is Mr.. Harry Hechheimer,
of the Baltimore CMdD bar. While at a
resort last summer he was suddenly
called from the bathing beach to defend
A man in court, and he didn't take time
TO dress. If there be another lawyer in
this country who has lent himself and
the law to such a novel and conspicuous
situation he never has been heard of. As
matter OF faca it is most probable that
no other lawyer in the world has had
such an experience.
Mr.. Hechheimer was spending a short
vacation at Betterton, Nd. Chesapeake
Bay resort. 1t was the height of the sea-
son and the place was crowded. Among
the arrivals on that particular day was a
young married couple from Philadelphia.
For some curious reason, believed to have
been the result of dare, they agreed to
pose for a while as unmarried each to
have the privilege Of flirting without in
reference from the other
The pose seemed to afford them lots OF
fun for a time, but II soon became too
realistic for the husband. A good-look-
ing, well-Set-up young chap, also from
Philadelphia, was soon flirting outrage
ousiy with the pretty wife. The husband
stood 1t until the man introduced himself
and started with her for a stroll along
the beach. Then the husband forgot all
about the agreement and interfered.
Il want you to understand he said,
putting his weight. plus his anger. on the
words, that this lady Is my wife!y
The Washington herald., 1911-03-05

Recent rumors swept over the land to
say that in a little while no marriage
would be permitted between Koreans:
that very marriageable Korean would
have TO be mated to a japanese, and
such a scurry in all go-between circles
was never seen before.
Was Only a Scare.
Marriage boxes. that are given the
bride, ran up in price. and at last were
scarcely ,purchasable for any money.
Everybody seemingly was out on the hot
hunt to get one, ere the awful decree
took effect over the land. Now. however.
they know 1t was a "scare-head" rumor
only, and trade has fallen OF in marriage
boxes
In the choice or bride, the, old ele-
ments are consulted. metal. wood. fire,
and earth (keummok-su-wha-do Every
body has his fixed element according to
the day. month, hour. year in which he
was born. A girl marked metal Is
crossed on when a wood boy is in ques-
ton.
A "fire"-girl and .'water''-boy mated
would mean fuss. heat and sizzle; while
wood and .'water"-boy would
fall within the encompassing sphere of
good luck. Also an "earth"-girl and a
'metar-man might walk hand in hand
and be partakers OF harmony, bliss. and
never-ending prosperity. A foreigner
would go crazy under the wearisome
drag OF II all, but the Korean has kept
IL up faithfully for two thousand years