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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

viii be one of supreme interest to so
ciety people.
The party Saturday afternoon, at
which Mrs. Willis Norton introduced
her daughter. Miss Josephine Norton,
to her friends. was one of the few in
teresting events of its kind that have
been given in Topeka. In older cities,
where society has worn a deeper r1t of
conventionality, the girls who are the
daughters of society women expect to
be kept at home from balls and formal
parties until they are presented, and
then diligently chaperoned until they
are married but here the girls. most
of them, begin going to dances as soon
as they are asked, which is about as
soon as they start to practice the an
cient art of making eyes at the boys,
and they go to teas when the hostesses
judge that they are wearing their
dresses long enough to make them ap
pear grown up. So it is that a com
ing OUT party is still a novel event
and attracts lots of attention.
Miss Norton has been away from
Topeka a good deal since she was a
small girl. having Travelled abroad and
attended school in the East. so that
she has grown into young womanhood
almost before her friends realized it.
She is a girl of attractive appearance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

tall dignified, and she was handsomely
gowned in chameuse satin yelled in
chiffon in different shades of yellow
and orange. and the tunic of chiffon
was heavily embroidered in gold beads
The waist was short, and the skirt was
made round length, revealing pair
of very pretty satin slippers matching
the shade of her gown About her
neck was a gold chain hung with
topaz pendant. She carried a round
bouquet of violets. Mrs. Norton stood
at the head of the receiving line. Her
gown was white wolfe, trimmed in
bands of lace. and made over pink
satin. Miss Betsey Kaufman, of Co
lumbus. O.. stood in the receiving line,
and was gowned in blue satin trimmed
in gold The overskirt was drawn to
a point on either side and finished
with gold tassels.. Mrs. Guilford Dud-
ley. whose guest Miss Kaufman has
been for the past few weeks, was also
one of the receiving women, and she,
too was dressed in blue. The satin
foundation was draped in chiffon Mrs
Ernest Roberts of Baltimore, Md,
who is visiting at the J. F. Norton
home, was one of the guests of honor,
and her gown was white spangled net
over blue satin. Mrs NortOn's moth
err Mrs. Julia Thompson, stood in line
also, and her gown was black satin.
with deep yoke of duchesse lace, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Gleed. of
104 Greenwood avenue announce the
engagement of their daughter, Cor
nelia, to Mr. Roy S. Thompson. The
announcement is one of special inter
est. for both the Gleed and Thompson
families are prominent, and Miss Gleed
is one 1T Topeka's most beautiful girls
She IS Popular here end she also has
a large circle of friends in Kansas
City. where she was a student at Miss
Thomas school two years ago Later
she Travelled in Europe several months
and for the past year has been a home
with her parents Mr.. Thompson is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. L.
Thompson and is secretary and treas
urer of the Thompson Hardware COM
pany, of which his father is president.
He graduated from Yale university
few years ago. and since his return to
Topeka has been in business, and he,
as well as his fancee, is a favorite So
ciaIly. The wedding arrangeme nts
have not yet been made. but the event
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
Would Adont Baby Rov

Kindly send the address of the woman who
has baby boy for adoption. Mrs J. H We
have but child girl of IL years this infant
has been taken will you kindly put my name down
your list for the next that is offered? It must
be an infant. should to know that
am not its own mother Mrs. G. F.
As stamp tncIosed n your letter I am
obliged to take this Informing you that
the baby boy has already been for by three
women from different parts of the country who sent
for the mothers address strong probability is
that he has. ere this been formally adopted
Music Has All Gone
should be very much pleased the score
Of the opera Pinafore,' which offered in the
Corner If late I the one called The
Sorcerer-' JurIA q"
application is too late the music having bean
already disposed I regret your disappointment
Shall hold case another lot may be
enered?
I should like to adopt a little how
about years of age. I have just lost nv own
little Of and. If I adopt one I can give
him good and Inotherly care. Please tell me
All about the boy, 7 should have him look
as nearly like my boy as possible MRS e. D
I submit your request those It may concern
In holding address hope you that the
vacant place in your heart home may speedily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
interested in Christian Science.

Do know where I can a copy of Sci
snce and Health free OF charge? cannot AFFORD to
buy one and want to study the book this winter II
you know OF any good Christian Scientist who might
help me to understand this work should be pleased
to correspond with her expect to be shutin all
winter. covered prairie of
North Dakota.
Also, Will you kindly 0
spondence school where a of 80 might take
some common school studies? II wish very much to
learn to spell correctly. Mrs. D w"
Your desire to obtain the book and to open
spondence with of Christian Science
church Is referred disciples Eddy. You
will doubtless hear from them. shall gladly
fer address friendly co-workers.
g. Why not engage the Of a public pri-
vate school teacher to give you lessons at home?
You write excellent I detect but
bunder in photography. letter might have been
written by a high school graduate fact get
letters from such that well written.
Copy from tho best writer's marking carefully
their style. punctuation, and spelling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

The West Side Reading club will
meet Tuesday with Mrs. A. O. An
drews 412 Woodlawn avenue The
paper for the afternoon will be read
by Mrs. B. 7. WEIGH.
X y
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Kansas conference will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
lies of CORRESPONDENCE.

Rules of Correspondence.
VIII you please give the address Of the lady
who the music to give musical students2 am
ztudying seriously and ind music a great expense,
This is but one of twenty letters received
appearance of the offer Of music to over
quantity of music the call Of correspondents About
the ofrer. Less than half contained stamped and
sef-addressed envelopes stamps TO the cost
mandoIins put at our disposal by another ," liberal
soul 4" (may both be made fat In the scriptural
OF the world Eighteen of the thirty letters
we're accompanied by stamps.
These omissions, undoubtedly. in consequence
part of applicants note the condi
tions which engage to answer letters by mail
my duty a continual joy to meet the
pressed wishes of constituents far in me lies
is deep qualification gifts
accepted through the Corner Nav 1 ask that the
work of love may be made easier for and
satisfactory to correspondents by obedience to these
simple
1. Communications to be answered n the
shall be accompanied by the address in full at the
of letter held conhdentiaD, be writ
en- upon side Of the In ink These laws
nperatively essential the proper handling of
matter intended for the press
2. # n
pected by mail. and when they employed they
patience tried sorely by penciled post cards,
blurred into indistinctness in the mail
8. Letters requiring answers by mail must
companted by stamped and self-addressed envelopes
This better than inclosing stamps which slip
when the letter is sometimes lost
Articles bestowed in response Q requests n
Helping Corner be sent 70 me- write
in instance, for the address OF the in
want and open communication with him or with her
There lies my this a mountain
of cigar bands sent Clara G's" appeal.
They in six different envelopes My
secretaries all of these; a compact
parcel Of the gifts and forward. expense.
the delighted appellant Time is lost by the double
transmission and our labor appreciably increased.
If these stipulations unnecessary
write letters be it remembered
postage is serious consideration when computed in
this way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
Annual December Sale of
Dependable Pianos
and Player-Pianos now on

Our display full to overlooking with
and of the worlds best productions. Mag
nificent Knabe grands in all the different szes-up
rights in dozen different makes of the known quality
and in every style of finish and architecture Selling
has already commenced but early purchasers will find
the choice yet hardly disturbed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

Continued on Page 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
Value Triumphs---Everyone
Them---From the Lowest
to the Highest Priced

In fact have, in SO years experience, sifted out
the best value in every class of
every make against every other in its class-seeked
out the which offers most in quality for every
dollar spent. Our line is today without parallel
Our large scale buying and selling methods insure you
big saving beside the confidence you must feel in
buying here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

be nlled child you long and
When direct communication is established between
you and the who offers the child can settle
with her the question of resemblance
The desire is natural.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
Marion HarLand S Helping Hand.

Of
umagas
10 o. them of
70 70 qd0 household problem Marion Hn|aad
eof this paoa1 and she wiVek
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04

Some things may be put or
until tomorrow, bu. the neW-
you must have today. The
Slate journal publishes today's
!. -. 3 sSoay-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-04
Suggestion for EMPLOYMENT.


- I live with married daughter. but o do
something to help myself I need pin money As I
did anything I really what to do.
have always had servants. I a splendid house
keeper for myself, a good director servants etc.
but I don't know what how to do it. am
very lonely and miserable my carelessness
regard TO money affairs. but make the best
Of it. I So years old. but an old woman in
looks. I should appreciate = suggestion from
you. MRS L G."
willing to enter the family Of another woman
who is rich enough to employ housekeeper
is an invalid7 OF might get pleasant position
as manager Of the household of q widower. Such
persons if competent readily situations that
pay we'll
If prefer to work in your home select some
special line OF cookery which you proficient and
set yourself to do this profession could tell
you OF women who have supported themselves by
ing the best brown bread, mullins, crullers
cookies buns to be had in the market home made
biscuits. like are not to be had
from bakers VIII has amassed
fortune by making the finest pickles in America and
which exported in quantities 0 other countries
I could give you the of two gentIewomen-sts-
terswho maintain themselves by making beaten bis
Think of something and resolve to
do it much better than anybody in the region
demand for it
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09


men Of tho northern tribes. without
science. without study and without drugs.
D0mont admits In his writings, that BY
the use OF herbs. Of which they possessed
keen knowledge by long experience. they
effected cures az surely and frequently
and In much less time than the skilled
medical men and surgeons with the ex-
plorers. Many Of the early French voy-
ayers surrendered themselves 10 the tender
mercies Of the jugglers, in their extremity,
and were surprised at the speedy relief
and final cure.
The Natchez were just as great gamblers
as the other tribes of their race. a bowl
game was played. IN which rolling bowl
was sent spinning across a hard. smooth
piece Of ground specially prepared for the
game, the gamblers throwing poles fifteen
or sixteen feet long after II. When the
bowl ceased rolling, the Indian whose stick
was nearest II was the winner. After all
II was an embryo roulette game.
Marriage was a serious matter for the
bridegroom. He had to make a regular
Christmas-tide procession Of gifts to the
relatives OF the bride, even to the sisters.
cousins and aunts. But ne became the
possessor OF the bride, dominated and con-
troled her body and soul The wisdom
OF the Natchez was further illustrated in
the recognition of the mother. who was at
once released from the hardest Of toll.
Additions to the household In the way OF
wives simply depended on the ability OF
the husband to pay the price and the
number of relatives possessed by the BRIDE
to-be.
Aside from the temple nothing attracted
more attention than the peculiar strongly
centralized government of the Natchez.
The chief OF the nation was known as the
great sun and his relations as little suns.
The great sun was as absolute as a king.
His people did not come near him through
respect.
The feaets OF the Natchez were equally
religious and political; religious in that
they appeared to thank the Great Spirit
for the benefits he had sent men, political
In that the subjects paid the sovereign the
tribute they owed. a theoretically volun-
tary homage and testimony of their love
and gratitude.
Ceremonies attending the obsequies of a
sun we're so numerous, so striking and
30 sanguinary that nearly all of the author
tiles have confined their descriptions TO
them, leaving much In the dark regarding
the disposition OF the bodies of the com.
mon people. Instances are reported where
the death OF a chief cost In sacrifice the
lives OF more than a hundred persons. De-
tailed descriptions OF the funeral cere-
monies are given in the Bulletin
The Natchez held their temple in great
respect. The men who passed before It
would lay down what they carried ana
extend their arms toward the temple with
loud howings. II they had small children
they would take them up in their arms
and turning toward the temple make them
touch the ground three times with the
forehead.
The Bulletin also gives all that is known
regarding the customs and manners OF the
other four groups
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09

Davis electric lighting system. consisting
Of dynamo directly driven from the motor.
two powerful headlishts two electric side
lights and one electric combination tail
and number lamp, all controlled individu.,
ally or collectively by a switch iocatedlM
the dash within easy reach OF the driver.
Bosch double synchronizrd type Of igni-
ticn Is used on all models. furnishing two
complete and independent systems. with
current available from either the high ten
sion magnetic or from the storage battery.
This arrangement does away with coil box
which on previous models has been at
tached to the dash The switch. conven-
iently located. controls current for magnetic
or battery and both In combination.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09
Peerless Attracts
Automobile Users
Guy L. Smith Has Just Received His
Demonstrating Car from the
Manufacturers.

Guy L. Smith has just received his forty
eight horsepower. siN-cylnder demonstrate
ing car OF the Peerless make. and II Is at
tracing a great deal OF attention in Omaha.
Peerless cars for the 1912 season are now
being made in five standard models. Prob
ably the most interesting types are the two
new skies" rated at thirty-eight horse
power and forty-eight horsepower. The
Peerless company have built a large six
cylinder car for the last four years. This
model and the two four cylinder cars are
continued for 1912.
The medium size Six one OF the new
models has a four and one.half inch bore
and six inch stroke, and is rated as
forty eight horsepower Although smaller
than the big six" II has an abundance of
power and is an unusually good hill climber.
Liberal tire equipment is furnished on
wheels OF the same diameter, making 1t pos
sible to interchange tires on the road.
The small Elk" rated at thlrty-eight
horsepower, has a four. inch bore and a
five and one-half-inch stroke. The tires,
as on other models. are extra large, and
also interchangeable. This chassis can be
equipped with five-passenger. touring run
about, torpedo. Limousine. lsndauiet, Berlin
or coupe type Of bodies.
forty horsepower. has a five-irch bore and
five and one-halt-inch stroke. This
model is so we'll known TO automobile users
that it needs no further introduction.
The small four-cylinder car is the Peer
less Town Car" and is regularly equipped
with luxurious and completely appointed
limousine and landaulet bodies. The motor
is the same size as heretofore-four-i in en-
bore and four and five-eighths. inch stroke.
For the season of 1912 great deal of at
tenton has been given to the body design
Ing and equipment the manufacturers hav-
ing in mind the comfort and convenience OF
Peerless users. All cars will be furnished
with new and distinctively individual pat
tern fore-door bodies. especially designed
with a view to increased roominess and
comfort and to give a lower appearance to
the car
All open bodies will be equipped with top,
glass front, foot rest, coat rail and tire
brackets
One OF the features which deserves spe-
cial mention is the equipment Of Gray &
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09
MANY DAYS BEFORE CLOSE
Work Of Checking BookloverT An
swers Tremendous Task.
WILL BE FASTER NOW
Clerks Unfamiliar with work NJ
First, hat Are Able 60 GO Ahead
More Rapidly since Learn
ing All Pointa.

II will be two or three weeks yet before
the names OF the winners in the Book
lovers contest Of The Bee will be an
nounced. The pile Of answers Is so large
that the clerks will not be able to get
through with the answers until the latter
part Of this month.
The working over OF these answers is a
big task, Each set is examined, and every
coupon that contains an incorrect answer
Is stamped. When more than fifteen incor-
rect answers are found the set is cast
aside, for It is felt that all sets having
this number wrong will stand no chance
Of winning any Of the thirty mine prizes
The answers are strongly guarded. 30 as
20 protect them from any alterations. They
are kept In a vault, which is locked at
night and during the day when the clerks
are not in the room.
Under Bond of Honor.
All who are engaged in the work Of
checking over the answers are under
bond OF honor not to reveal any personal
matters pertaining to the contest either
to competitor or to any one else; neither
are they permitted to say anything con-
corning the correct list Of answers with
which they work every day.
To go through many sets Of answers
day is no small task. Some OF the sets
contain more than 800 answers The clerks
who look over the answers are under in
structions to sacrifice speed to accuracy
They have been told that no errors must
be made and that they must go carefully
through every set. During the first days
Of the counting the work has been slow.
because the clerks were unfamiliar with
this kind OF work in the beginning. From
now on, however, the task will progress
much faster. but even with things moving
along at a rapid clip It will be many days
before the work Is completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09
BASE Innrntitnde.

Certain exercises of colored high school
In Washington had passed off with great
pal a prominent coiored merchant had
been asked to address the students. This
man, of great pomposity, and one to whom
nothing had ever happened to shake his
high opinion OF himself, was only too glad
TO accept the invitation.
At the conclusion of his remarks the
principal, with the praiseworthy purpose
of saying something complimentary TO this
supporter of the cause of education, took
occasion to Observes:
you acquitted yourself finely, sir Your
remarks were well chosen"
We'll chosenl" was the indignant re-.
monstrance of the colored merchant. "Tll
have you to know, sir, that my retmarks
were not chosen at all. Every word | ut
tered was original. sir!''
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09
HEAD WINDS LARGELY WASTED
what Happened 60 the Man Who
Relied ON summer Resort
promlses.

what Happened 60 the Man Who
Relied ON summer Resort
Promises.
The boldest CRATER I ever knew" says
friend. was summer resort hotel man
with whom | became involved last Au-
gust. / spent three days at his joint, and
couldn't stand it any longer When called
for my bill said. very severely:
~ think you advertised magnificent
scenery up hereT
Ives. sir. l did
with good fishing?
Good fishing too.
Pure air and no mosquitoesT
That the way my advertisement read.
sir You quote correctly.
NO flies, no malaria; airy rooms. w.
surpassed table, etc.g
Exactly. Is there anything wrongg
lis there anything wrong? Where 10
the sceneryT
There isn't any
Where are the fish?
~ never knew of fish being caught
in these parts,
THE flies are fierce and the mosquitoes
are still worse. aren't they? And your
rooms are stuffy and your table is rottenY
you're right
Then you admit you lied about the
placer
oh, is that what you've been trying to
get at ? Why didn't you say so in the first
place? Sure lied. I'd have admitted that
a half an hour ago. II you'd mentioned it,
and saved you a lot OF talk. I'm the
biggest liar in these parts. Your bill for
the three days will be $10.75. Come again
next season. Boston Traveller.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09
She Calls Him Father.

Yes, he loved the girl, and he must seek
her widowed mothers consent TO lead the
fair one TO the altar. But he Numbered
saS':-l
Mrs, Desmond he began in a voice
beseeching and agitated. II have come 10
ask you for the blessed privilege OF work
ing for your dear daughter. taking care Of
her. giving her home, and -
But he got no further. Eagerly the
widow threw herself into his arms.
"Oh Herbert" she whispered, Il gladly
give you the privilege! You don't know
how I have hoped and longed for model
man like YOU TO he father to my darling
daughter!'-Tit- Bits.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-09


s. N. Hicks OF Denver has Just finished
a run from Denver 70 Atlantic City in a
sixty-six horsepower Pierce-Arrow maxi
ing the run In seven days and averaging
81 miles a day. He experienced no trouble
whatever with the car during the trip. Mr.
Hicks was accompanied by G. H. Haning-
ton, a friend, but Hicks did the driving
himself throughout the entire trip. Mr.
Hicks is not trying for a record, but the
pace OF 81 miles a day very likely makes
one for trip confined to daylight driv-
ing. To ascertain whether or not he could
stand long driving couple OF days before
starting for Atlantic City. Mr.. Hicks drove
asa miles in his Pierce in a single day.
which is considered pretty good driving
for an amateur.
Or. F. l.. Bartlett and a party made a
trip over the south River to Mountain"
road IN a six-forty Thomas, making a
log of the road to Lincoln.
Harris Hiokox of indianapolis has just
reached his farthest point in a pleasure
trip from his home to Omaha. He drives
Hudson 20" and started home again
Friday
c. r. Chase came through Omaha en-
route to Denver in a Chalmer.
T. NJ. Bromwel Of the Fredrickson COM
pany says there is more touring the present
time than at any previous period that he
has knowledge of. There were perhaps 100
people passed through Omaha last week.
all of them on extensive tours,
Mr.. Lee Huff of the Nebraska Buick
Automobile company has Just returned
from a tour OF the state with the Buick
racer. cleaning up everything in the races
at Fremont and Grand Island. The Me-
braska Buick Automobile company de-
livered a Buick car to Edgar A. Higgins Of
Omaha last week. 1t also sent out cars
overland to Mr. Reimers OF Dennlson, Ia;
Mr.. A. E. Tunberg Of Hooper, Neb.; Mr..
Brockelsby of Vail. Ia. John ]. Sndelar
of Howells. Nsb.; George Menking OF Ken
nard, Neb.; H. NJ. Scott Of Plainvisw, Neb. /;
william letter of South Omaha, Mr..
Rohde of CrsIy Neb.; e. w. Conkling OF
Tekamah, Neb.; ~ Reetz of Hooper, Neb.
Frank o'Hara of SS>ilding. Neb.; j. J..
Sullivan of Spalding, Neb.; Mr.. seabury
of Logan. Ia; Mapleton Automobile COM
pany OF Mapleton. Ia.