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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-08

more than hazy idea of geography
and the other day I put the question
to a roomfu1 of people, What is an
improper fraction" and not one Of
them knew for sure.
So an arithmetic, a grammar and
rhetoric, or = good old fashioned geog-
raphy might not be a bad companion
for the summer vacation for most of
US.
One word more. If possible, promise
yourself to devote just so much time
every day to your task. It will not tire
you too much. That is. unless you are
a complete nervous wreck. Instead, it
will probably give a sweetness and
a value and character to the hours of
leisure which they would otherwise
lack
In a picture there can be no high
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-08

Worth has been making up dainty
little blouses for wear with tailored
suits-authority enough for the wom-
an who loves dainty white lace waists
and only needs an excuse to wear them
again. The waist pictured is made of
dotted net and, as will be noted, the
sleeves are separate, being added in
the familiar manner which has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-08

temporarily forgotten during the fu-
rore for peasant sleeves. Cerise vel
vet ribbon run through beading and
tiny cerise satin buttons on the
sleeves add a pretty color touch. The
feature of this net blouse, however,
is the pleated frill which falls over
the skirt. These frills will be a fea-
ture of fall blouses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-08

Many women are making up dainty
summer shirtwaists of the beautiful
embroidery flouncings which are to be
picked up in remnants for a song on
the bargain tables now. Three yards
of the fIouncing will make a pretty
blouse and if one likes the sleeves
quite short. two and a half yards will
answer. The embroidery is put to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-08

gether along the shoulder and outer
sleeves with a strip of inexpensive
lace and the same lace may be used to
finish the sleeve and incidentally to
make it longer. The blouse may or
may not be with a high collar; but
the square or Dutch necked waists are
much easier to fit in this peasant
style.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-08

A charming visitor Of friends in To-
peka is Miss Margaret Clark, OF Chi
cago. She has been the inspiration
OF few small parties this week, and
there is prospect of more affairs for
her next week, if a low barometer or
a rising temperature favOrs the east
portion Miss Clark was a student at
Lasen college, Boston, last year, where
Miss Dorothy Porter and Miss Clyde
BOnebrake were her classmates. She
spent last week with Miss Porter, and
next week she will be the guest Of Miss
BOnebrake.
An engagement Of interest to = good
many Topeka people is that CT Miss
Mary Seymour Gaylord, of Topeka. and
Mr.. Irwin Wycliffe Cook of Salmhn
Idaho. formerly of Oberlin, Kan. The
wedding will take place some time III
the near future Both Miss Gaylord
and Mr.. Cook are graduates 0T WASH
burn college. Miss Gaylord, since her
graduation, has been teaching in the
Central Park school. After Mr.. Cook
finished Washburn he attended Ann Ar
Dor, where he graduated. He specialize
ed in the department of forestry, and
is now forest assistant to the district
supervisor, with headquarters a. Sal
mon, idaho.
An event of next week Of general in
terest to the woman of Topeka and OF
surrounding towns will be the meeting
L
organization of the suffrage work in
Shawnee county. Mrs Cor a Wellhouse
Billiard of Tonganoxie, who is presi-
dent Of the First district, will preside
at the meeting, and an invitation is
given to all women who care to at
tend. A large delegation il expected
from the country about Topeka and
from North Topeka and Oakland, as
well as the small towns Of the coun-
ty. TIL meeting win b. held in the
assembly room of the Y W. c. a.
building, at the corner of Seventh and
Van Buren, streets. 1t will be remem-
beTed that Mrs. George P. Morehouse
made gift of $500 to the assOc iation
to be used to furnish a rest room for
country woman. The women who
come to the meeting from the country
are invited to come early enough to
look thu 0ugh the new building and to
enjoy the rest room provided for them. /
Very thin. limp pink satin was used
for this graceful frock. the satin drap-
cry clinging over a petticoat of gold |
embroidered lace. One side of the |
bodice is of satin, the other of pink |
chiffon and underneath is a guimpe |
of the gold threaded lace. The satin |
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

portance, and which undoubtedly will
be of interest to the public is here
with presented Seventeen years ago
the first work was done in the way
CT constructing the Peoples Corral
which was virtually the commence
ment of the settlement Of Moreland.
At that time there was but one house
on the territory which is now known
as Moreland. On the 23rd of March,
1896, the Morel-md Ecclesiastical
Ward was organized with Hams P.
ChistiansCn as bishop. Soon after
that time the old log building which
served the purpose of public school
house, church and a gathering place
for all purposes was erected. School
district No % YVES created about that
time and during the winter of 1896
1897 public school made it's debut
with our present esteemed citizen,
Hyrum Grimmett as teacher. From
a very small enrolment numbers of
this school increased urtil at the
close of the term 80 children were
huddled and wedged together in
room 2Sx50 feet. The feelings of
teachers and pupils under such condi-
ton cam better be imagined than des-
cribed. However, such conditions did
not last long. During the year 1899
the district was bonded end a small
school house was built. Two years
later another one was constructed.
The present condstiu-s show the
growth of our little embryo city Five
teachers are now employed in this
district. At the tables set in the
hall cine of the most magnificent
spreads consisting of the choicest
edibles amid viands the land affords,
were partaken of by $40 persons.
This number is but little more than
one half the actual number residing
here.
At this festival the people were to
remain during the entire day and
were again Toasted in the evening.
During the interval between the morn
ing services and the evening recrea-
tions the people were amused by Ia
game of basket BALL, dancing for the
children and i'm social chats and re-
hearsing of old time conditions and
renewals of acquaintance.
Wheeler and Som have purchased q
thirty-two horse power Reeves trac-
ton engine and ten plows. Lndivid-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

AS the time approaches for the reg
ular city election, interest therein be
comes most keen. Some two weeks
ago the lanyest MISS meeting ever
held DIN Blackfoot, met and chose
SGT of men as nominees for the VAR
ious city offices, yet notwithstanding
that fact certain polite Jams, men who
habitually strive to keep in office,
nave seen fit to egain place them
selves before the people, and are
again ssking for their suffrages.
There seems to be Ia few men in
this city, who cannot live without the
tnotoriety, the emoluments and the
other attendant prercgntives of AN
office holder. 1t would appear to
the fair minded person that the pub
liz offices should be distributed
around, and that no man or set of
men, should be permitted to have a
complete monopoly on the offices, to
the exclusiua of others just as COM
petent. especially where the present
office holders have not demonstn ted
any superior ability i'm administering
the affairs of the city.
1t is deplorable th,t a small clique
or cOterie of men in this community
must be maintained in office, and we
deem it our duty to call the a,tten-
ton of Nhe voters to a few of the
tricks Of these demago3ues, so that
the voters can cast their ballots in
inteuigently next Tuesday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

AS a monument to the efficieccy
Of r. N. West as mayor, the city
hall stands out in bias relief II the
town grows it will be necessary to
have az fire team, and as the city hall
was built partially as a fire hall, it
Is natural to suppose that the team
would be kept there, but the ruined
mass of material now called a city
hall. is inadequate even as ain office
building for city officials. A team of
horses could no more make a run
from the doors of that building with
out endangering the lives of them
selves and the driver than they could
from the roof. West has not been
mayor of Blackfoot, but has sat back
and listened to the dictation of few
interested parties, who have rot had
the welfare and future of the city at
heart but their own petty interests
and they have SO controlled him, that
they have BEEN able to congratulate
themselves on the fact that they have
.reigned. The town is growing, many
questions will arise in the next two
years that will need good, cool
head to decide. Even with the aid
Of that legal light, Hans brough, West
is not the man to hold the reins of
government of Blackfoot, when mat
tiers of Importance are up for discus
siom L. M. Capps, the choice of the
people, is cons sentative business
man. sufficiently broad to let no
clique Cur combination influence him,
but will administer the affairs of his
office in manner that will do the
most good for the greatest number of
the residents of the city. Mr.. Capps
is member of the Baptist church
and am active worker in that. orgerli-
zstiontyet is sufficiently we'll inform
ed to know that there are othel
churches besides the one which he at
tends, and i'm making his campaign
is considering all people, something
that has mot been done for cou-
pie of years by the present in
cumbent.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
MORElAND.

Thursday, March 23rd. 1911, will
be day long to be remembered by
the people of Morelamd, this being
the anniversary of the first ecclesias.
tical ward organization and the good
people met to celebrate the eve-t,
and be it said to the credit of the
various committees in charge, the ar
engagements were such that several
feasts were enjoyed. First was a
mental feast which consisted of a
well rendered program. Speeches,
songs and recitations were appropri-
ate and we'll rendered Moreland pas
the speakers. Some matters of i'm
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

While l.. M. Caps, the people s
choice for mayor, has made no prom.
ises to- anyone seeking office under
his administration, the opposition are
cndeavoring to make it appear that
he has offered the position of chief
Of police to one particular man, and
that opposition is fighting him on
that ground. The man in question is
business man and has mo use for
the j0b, but if he could be prevailed
upon to accept the position he would
make good officer, and two. Of the
r,en who are now doing the most
bowling about him, owe their little
meteoric political career to this
same man. Such is gratitude.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

II takes more meil to hold the chem
zeal engine back while letting it down
the incline floor at the city hall
than it does to rum it after it is on
level ground. The construction of
the city hall is monument to Mayor
Vests inability as manipulation Of
the reins of city government, and is
also an evidence of the imbecility of
some of his advisors.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

Mayor r. N. West is making the
assertion that the ballot at the city
convention was stuffed, there being
several votes put in by one man for
l.. M. Caps. Now what do you thin
of that? If West or any supporter of
his, or L. M. Capps CT amy supporter
of his. had seen such thing, as true
American citizens they should have
called attention to such a misdemean
or and the tellers would mot have
been permitted to count the votes
so cast. 1t is poor policy to howl
after you are beaten in a convention
of repres entatives citizens of COM
munity.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

ual owners which comprise this COM
pany have twelve hundred and eighty
acres of land which they will cult
vate under the dry farm process.
They also have 1926 acres of custom
work engaged and are now busy turn
ng over the soil.
"Rockyford'' was presented to an
apprecIative audience on the evening
OF the 25th.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

II Mayor R. N. West is such a
moral man as his constituency claim
Why did he not keep the back doors
Of saloons closed on Suday, in the
days before the local option law be-
csme effective. Why has he not
stopped the bootlegging which has
been carried on since Mayor West
did not because he like the people
who created his political being, only
used the local option, reform plat
form as a means to their political
eisds. and then winked at it after
their ends were gained.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

- Mayor West had walked over and
congratulated L. M. Caps, when the
vote at the convention showed that
the latter was the peoples choice for
mayor, he would still hold the es-
TEEN Of the masses. He would have
shown that he was a good loser as
did Burton L. French two years ago,
as Barney O'Neil did last TALL, and as
Ex-Governor Brady did when the peo-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

The same money that was expend-
ed in buying that city park joke
would have paved IA couple of bust
ness streets, which would in turn
have showed that the town was alive
would have increased the worth of
property and would have attracted
people to the city.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

We. all know that to clean house
Is a good thing. The voters of Bling
ham county thought so at the last
election. The voters of B1ackfoot
know thet now is the time to clean
house in the city hall and they will
do so April fourth.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

The West faction turned down w.
A. Beskley and Alex Younie as coun-
cilmen in Ward No 3, and yet they
were fairly nominated by the people
Of thst ward.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

Vote for L. M. Caps because he
is business man, because he will
have as his subordinate officers men
Of business training, and mot egotis-
tical nonenities.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

The people of Blackfoot have had
enough of ring combinations and will
turn Mayor West eind his little fol
lowing of political bosses to the sage
brush pasture about April fourth.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

Why is it that the sidewalk dis
tricts have ended just before they
reached the homes of the members OF
the city council?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
PROSPERITY At HAWkEY RANCH

Sunday morning, March IL, a baby
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Prope, at their home on the Hawkey
ranch, at Porterville, and all parties
are doing splendidly.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

pie decided that they wanted Cover.
nor Hawley as their leader. A good
loser has a chance occasionally to
demonstrate that he ds a thorough.
bred, but R. N. West has overlooked
his chance.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30
CITIZENS NON.PARTlSAN TICKET

For Mayor
LUTHER N. cAPPS
For City Clerk
GEORGE Il. HOLBROoK
For Police Judge
JOHN w. CHAPMAN
For City Treasurer
CHARLOTTA REAY
For City Engineer
JAS. YOUNG
For Aldermen
First Ward
A. II. SIMMONS
E. T. PECK
Second Ward
LEWIS Il. LOCKWOOD
J. 6. BOND
Third Ward
w. A. BEAkLEY
ALEX YOUNIE
Fourth Ward
s. w. GIBBS
! JOHN S. WATSON
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-03-30

The primary grades of the district
school gave a concert on the even
ing of the 28th.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
MUST TAKE EXAM

Mayor billing yesterday ordered
the civil service commission 10 fix
a date for the examination OF Act
ing Police Chief Bannlck so that
he may qualify for the Job. In &C
eordance with the provisions OF the
charter amendment voted last
Tuesday
II Baanick weathers the examlna-
ton he will be police chief. no
longer acting chief Also he may
resume his rank Of captain when
forced out of his present berth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
Manila Feels
the War Scare

MANILA. March Unusual
military activity has been In prog.
ress here during the past few
weeks Army transports sailing
from San Francisco have been
heavily loaded with troops. Al Cor.
rigedor Island additional artillery
men have been received and as
signed To stations
Il has been noticed also that the
japanese have been buying unusual
quantities OF rice and coal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
English Violets

Ideal plants for tucking
into a corner OF the garden
do well anywhere in sun
OF shade. and I'LL the air with
their perfume. These are
strong field grown plants
that simply can't be killed /;
each ........ .... 1Oc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10

conservatives during the debate on
the revenue bill. In an endoavor to
prevent consideration OF the lords
veto bill az this session.
The climax came when the con
servatiyes offered TO assist the
speaker In eleotlng Irish members
for intcrrupting speeches.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10

heads ~ many Of Milkesharrv'
young men by making googoo eyes
Mrs. Anna Ludlow caused the
young girls arrest on a charge OF
diSoFderiy conduct She was dis.
turbed because her son Henry
admired Marions laughing eyea.
and said 80. She looked up Miss
Chappelie and told her 20 stop
fascinating Henry The glri replied
that she would do nothing Of the
kind.
We are glad % have such a
captivating person In our commu.
nifty. the Judge said In Diminishing
the case. and we owe you a debt
OF gratitude for keeping our young
men out Of bad habits b. making
them think that they are Ia love
With you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
Shasta Daisies

A plant that blooms year
after year in any part OF the
garden and needs no attcn-
ton. Bears its wonderful
blossoms all through the
summer. Plants such as sell
regularly at l5c and zoe are
Offered here tomorrow at
each 80. Toe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
White Clematis

One Of the showiest
climbing vines in the nur-
seryman's catalogue. Bears
a proiusion OF white bios
SONS. Perfectly hardy and
generally outlivcs the house
against which it IS planted.
Sold by the florists at 5Sc a
roots here for, each. Toe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
WAR OVER LORDS

LONDON. March i0.--After a
stormy session OF ~ hours dura.
tion In the course OF which fish.
cuffs we're narrowly ayeFted. the
house Of commons adjourned az
e;55 a. m today The closing
hours Of the session were marked
BY a niibuster on the part 0f the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
English Honeysuckle

One OF the most delicate
" periumed flowers that
grows IS the English Honey
sucklc. familiar TO those who
have travelled the lands OF
rural England. Perfectly
hardy. Plants such as sell
for 2sc each are offered AZ
each 800. Toe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
MAY HAVE TO QUIT

Because Councilmen Mullen and
Murphy failed Of reelection. Mayor
Dilllng doubts whether they can
longer bold their places As mem
beers OF the municipal plans com
mission. The mayor and Corpora
ton Counsel Calhoun will confer
today about Il.
Former County Commissioner
Carrigan. who also failed OF re-
election. resigned az once as a
member % the commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
Black Haws

A sturdy shrub which
bears a proiusion OF small
white flowers and ''haws"
turning 20 black in the win
ter and remaining long after
the foliage has gone. Much
like English Hawthorne.
Bushes considered good
moneys worth at 3sc. are
Offered tomorrow az each
............. 10c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
Carnation Plants

One thousand strong field
grown plants with plenty
OF iibrous roots. White.
pink or red Estellc variety
tho blooms bring 7sc a
dozen the year round. Here
tomorrow, six plants for
............. -. soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10

Models on Sale Saturday

The notable showing of Spring Goats for girls
have made 1t includes plain and fancy effects in
light weight woolens Plain black and tan still i'll favor
while checks and stripes to be largely Double
and sngle-breasted styles with silk braid trimmings
a touch of bright silk collar and cuffs.
Prices range from ................. $500 to $500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
WOmen'S Dresses Are
Specially Priced For
Tomorrow al $1,000

a group OF one hundred dresses for women
is featured tomorrow at this special price
and when one considers that the making costs
fully ten dollars II well done, then the econ
omy is apparent Made Of fancy silks in black.
navy, brown and in stripes and checks; or OF
plain serge in dark colors. Some have fancy
yokes. others are trimmed with buttons. All
sizes Very rare values at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10

- e. = = =
90 have pretty
eyes aud 10 use
b e m, " a )
Judge Don o.
hueH decision
in the cas- .
against Miss Ma
rion Chappelle
~ Brooklyn. y
Y She Is here
on a visit and
has turned the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
Lace Curtains
a Rare Chance

Yesterday we unpacked a
big shipment of Irish
Point and Cable Net Cur
tains. being the overlots
from a noted importer whose
very good customer we are.
Prices run as follows
Our regular $500 Curtains
Tor, palI .......... SI.SS
Our regular $3.50 Curtains
for, pair ,.........$ $3.50
Our regular $500 Curtains
for, pair 5000. $3.50. SS.9o
Our regular $2.75 Cable Net
Curtains. pair $500. S1.9o
Our regular $500 Noting
ham Curtains, pair .$1.49
Our regular Sis Noting
ham Curtains, pair -. 95c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
JUDGE FELL FOR
HER EYES, TOO

WiLKEsBARRE. Pa. March 10 =.
III Is no crime for a woman
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
BOILERS EXPLODE

SAN FRANCISCO. March i0.--
Following a fire In the Russ build
ing. az Montgomery and Bush Sta
early today. the boilers blew out
aud the entire inside Of the north
end OF the building was wrecked
The loss IA estimated at $3.50. 000.
FOR new. modern furnished rooms 81
inN prices cali a. th~ FirHiniua. so Ntr.
rluta - near ~ aaflaks AZ. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10

= - \ q \ n
POEM
4 - q = q y
The wife Of a
d weller In
Prosser
Resented his cf-
forts 20 boss
her,
She ordered her
spouse
To BECOME from
the nc use,
And In an Ger
flung at him q
tosser.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10

as !ss %
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
DahIid Bulbs

positon-was. in fact the official flower; blooms
grows like potato Tubers be planted and will
when the gone named varieties worth zoe anc
lsOo choose among each ........ ...............
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-10
Enameled Beds


About fifty handsome
Beds, OF brass or enameled
iron, or a combination Of
both, are TO be sold tomor-
row at a third below former
prices. This is to make way
for new supply now on
the way.
s 80 Beds for 60. 3 800
$1,000 Beds for IS 6.67
$500 Beds for $1,000
And so on up and down
the whole line.
Choice Of white, black, YER
diereen and blue in a wide
variety.