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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Pete sharp must be an d-fash-
toned Mormon in disguise. It now de-
velops that he has three wives living.
This is only an additional reason why
Peter should be arrested and prose-
cuted for bigamy. Such would have
been done long ago to man less
clever in passing out stories and ex-
cuses as to how he happened to have a
surplusage of better-halves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Most of the guns fired by Colonel
Roosevelt are of the double barreled
variety And so in his discussion of
the Mcnamara confession he is par
ticular to point out that capitalists
and laboring men are on an equal
footing when they defend the crimes of
their class
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Only thirty-six per cent of the
school children of Boston are re-
ported to be physically normal In all
likelihood, the experts who have ar
rived at this conclusion do not con-
slider a child physically normal un-
less he or she happens to be physically
perfect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Another poet convict has been par
doned. This time it has happened in
Missouri. What's the use of sending
poets to prison. anyhow? And besides,
that is inadequate punishment at most
for many of the would-be variety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

That vigorous worldwide campaign
which the Carnegie peace fund COM
mission proposes to wage immediate v
and with an expenditure of $500. 900
would seem to be sorely needed just
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Is there never to be an end to the
Increase in the cost of living? Seal
skins are higher this year than ever
before And life without seal-skins
and diamonds is as nothing-to some
DeOp1e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Christmas difficulty that is ex-
planned in an admirable manner by the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 1t isn't the
purchasing that Is hard work. It is the
trying to find a lot Of 5O-cent gifts that
look as though they had cost S..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

President Taft's cause in Ohio is
sure to be helped on its way consid-
e-abiy when Senator Bristow gets
there to make speeches against it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Mr.. Shuster's job in Persia. must be
a most remunerative one. He is still
holding onto it. and doesn't give any
indications that he intends to quit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Frank Jay Gould's latest wife is to
get a $500, GOO pearl necklace this year
for a Christmas present. Next year
she'll probably find a full and free di-
vorce in her stocking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Nor would it be at all surprising If
the new accusation of the Turks is
true that the Italians are using dunn
dunn bullets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Those spots found by the amateur
weather prophets on the goose bones
they looked at this fall must have been
sun spots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19
FULL, LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PLkESS

Men must have been scarce in the
Maine woods this fall Only u were
killed by the deer hunters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

Loo out for another and permanent
increase in the price of sugar. The
sugar trust is contemplating the es-
tabIishment of pension system for its
EMPLOYEES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

So much pIumage is being plucked
from the dove of universal peace these
days that it will soon be a featherless
bird. than which there is nothing more
distressing to look at. Not only are
Russia and the United States making
faces at each other, but prominent
member of Canada's parliament says
England and Germany viii be at each
Others Threats inside of six years. The
Twentieth century of such glorious
prospects is likely to be so stained
with blood that it viii be no more than
a big blot on the history of the ages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

clifford Pinchot's insistence that the
country is turning rapidly to LaFoI-
lette as the next Republican candidate
is an opinion. it must be remembered.
that comes from the same mind which
insisted that Bailinger and Taft FAD
turned Controller Bay, Alaska. over to
the absolute control of the interests"
An investigation of this Controller Bav
affair by Mr. Fisher. the secretary of
the interior, punctured completely the
claims of Pinchot and his friends
among the over-zealous conservation
lists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

The male shopper is the limit; the
only good thing to be said of him is
that he is few.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

George in the eye with a brickbat.
Every lady-like expedient having been
expended, the suffragettes are liable
at any time to put on some real rough
stuff in their ATTEMPT to convert Dave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-19

(which is largely a quotation from
bright and brilliant man who lived hun
dred years ago.l
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
ETHEL BARRYMORE
At THE NATIONAL.
|NLONDON SUCCESS
Grace LaRue at Belasco,
and Elsie Ferguson at
Columbia.

Ethel Barrymore. to be atrthe Ma.
tional Theater this week, will ctye a
special Thanksgiving Day matinee in
'''lhe Witness for the Defense" a
story play that had a long run IL
London.
The first scene opens on the out tslirts
OF the old town in Rajputana. where a
man and woman. an English official aud
his wife. are living their lonely lives.
He Is drunkard on the verge OF
deiirium trer:ens. she gentle, cultured
woman, who bears the marks of his
fingers on her throat and the indelible
wounds Of his coarse jeers and taunts
In her aching heart. A tragedy is per-
formed. The woman is arrested and.
tiled for murder. but Is found mot
guilty"
The next act brings the audience to
England, where is found the woman,
row a widow. In love and about to
marry a young .Inglishnan. She has
shielded the secret Of her East with cum
ring care. But there is one who knows
her guilt, and he, in a moment of un-
expected righteousness, commands her
TO confess. Shall she risk ail her future
happiness by frank confession, or shall
che remain silent and take the greater
risk of ultimate discovery? That is the
puEzling predicament in which the
woman finds herself.
Miss Barrymore brings With her in
leading parts, A. E. .Anson, w. 1.
Abingdon. Leslie Faber, Ernest Stall
lard, Lumsden Hare, ana Annie Es-
mond.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
Synopsis Of Chapters Already Published

Senior Roderigo Quexores calls on James
Sparhawk, civil engineer. with q propo-
sition to build railroad from Valo. in
hs sspus0 % s.n S tho In e.ps sSssn
lie starts. accompanied by william Hand
ley. Tom Connerton. McCann. his Office
boy. and Sam Young. On the way down
sna hs hs nese Mss .. WsSssr but
the acQuaintanceship Is slight. Arrived
at Valo they are welcomed by Jose Co
2 mara, secretary OF the governor. They
the governor is absolute. They make the
acquaintance Of condemned man named
Heredia. who had to give himself up to
death next morning. He y in company
hemingway. an american.
Sparhawk determines to save Heredia.
ana sends a note to the governor ad-
vising him to postpone 'ebeo execution
His answer Is an invitation to the piace
Of execution at daybreak. Later he 10
awakened by q noise In his ROOM. II
proves to be Miss Webster (or Miss Carl.
tSn>. who has come to seek her friend:
the former occupant of the house. not
knowing about Sparhawk's tenancy. She
Is In need OF protection from the 50, ern.
marrying her. sparhawk proposes to her
that. temporarily, and for purely bustness
PURPOSES. he shall marry her himself. the
marriage to be annulled when the danger
To this she finally consents, and they
are married by Hemingway. who 10 q
clergyman. Sparhawk and his friends
then set out to save Heredia- They meet
point Of rifle he Is persuaded to post
pone the execution, dismiss his escort
and accompany sparhawk to the engi-
neer,s house. The first person he meets
there Is the lady who is seeking to es-
cape him and who Is introduced to him
now as Mrs. Sparhawk.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
ARCADE

As the stellar attraction for Thanks
giving week the management Of the
Arcade, Fourteenth street and Park
road. offers Mutt and Jeff" feature
that promises TO be one OF the best
drawing cards of the season. Every
night In the big skating rink this pale
of fun-makers will provide amusement
for the onlookers From $50 TO g:3O
they, Will be on the floor, and their
antics are sure to be amusing, as
Mutt" guarantees to teach his little
friend to skate during their engagement
at the Arcade. On Thanksgiving night
the feature will be turkey race, and
six of the contestants win carry or
turkeys as proof Of their speed on
skates.
Wednesday night a masquerade ball
will be given under the auspices of the
Belvederes. All Of the dancers will be
masked. and six pri5es win be awarded
to the couples wearing the handsomest,
most original. and most coinical cos
tunes. Eriday night the Columbia
Heights Dancing Club will give its
In the bowling alleys. which will be
open all day Thanksgiving from 1c
o'clock on. cash prizes will be awarded
to the man and woman bowler who
make the highest individual scores.
Special films have been secured for the
motion picture theater for the holi-
day, and all Of the other attractions,
including the new palm cafe, will be
open as usual.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
BELASCO
the Belasco Theate,

AT the Belasco Theater tomorrow
evening, with matinees Wednesday.
Thanksgiving Day. and Saturday, Byron
Chandler will present the singing come
dian. Grace LaRue, in a new musical
novelty entitled Betsy" which was
written for her by H. Kellett Chambers,
with music by Alexander Johnstone and
lyrics by Will B. Johnstone.
Miss LaRue has been seen here before
in THE Follies of 19o7-S'' and as leading
lady with Sam Bernard in Nearly a
Hero" There are seventeen musical
numbers in the piece, all written in the
Niennese style. Miss LaRue has four
solos-"My Impressions" in which she
sings of the impression she gets of GER
tain well-known people; Laughter and
Love-" First Gray Hair" and my Fa-
ble." In the supporting company are
three Australian players, new to this
country, Cecil Jervis Ryan, Alfred
Deery and Lucie Carter, and the fol-
lowing Americans: John Willard.
Warrington l.. Romaine. George w.
Callahan, Donald Buchanan, Juliette
l.ange. Lavlna Shannon, and Myrtle
jersey. -. ,... .. ..
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
BY ]. AUBREY TYSON

You have learned something which,
during the life Of my parents. was not
heard today for the first time from the
lips of Mayta," Barbara went on. You
nave learned that my influence over the
Coshans may be made more than merely
nominal-that not only am I a descend
ant of the hereditary rulers of the
Coshan nation, but that, by virtue of
that descent from the royal Incas,
may. at my pleasure, assert the SOW
mother had no desire to exercise"
The blood rushed to Sparhawk's face
and then receded. leaving him paler
told me of your descent from the Incas
and expressed the belief that II was be-
cause of this descent and your possible
influence over the Coshans that Don
him." he said. II know SO little Of
ouincatan government affairs that all
this was new to me when you spoke.
Had known that you really pos
sessed such influence over the Coshans
] might have found some means of get
, ting you out of your difficulty other
! than by suggesting that you become my
wife; But you told me that you feared
Gandalap. : -
When Hemingway was summoned
to perform the ceremony, his surprise
at finding you there caused him to cx-
claim Princess Barbara" Sparhawk
continued. THAT was the first and last
| time ] heard such title given to
you.
Since our marriage my attention has
Deen so engrossed by the object of my
journey to Quincatan that I have had
little time to devote to your affairs. l
have persuaded Don Antonio, however,
to issue an order which protects you
from all molestation while 1t pleases
You to remain at Valo."
You do not deny that one of your
motives In asking me 10 become your
wife was founded on the belief that |
mad influence over the Coshans? asked
Barbara. ~,
81 do deny it," Sparhawk answered.
sharply. 81 will confess that in a
vague sort of way ii did occur to me
lat the exercise of such influence
might aid me materially. This idea was
not sufficiently strong, however, to De
motive"
but will you not also confess that
the Idea Is stronger now-that II has SO
far attained the dignity OF motive that
you are willing to have me leave
ouincatan before whatever influence ]
may have over the Cosnans may be eX-
erted to les fun extent?" she asked
him scornfully.
Her expression of contempt glcW.
stronger as she saw MS anger blazing
In his eyes. She had found at last that
this self-possessed American was Vul-
nerable. He must now admit that / -
chivalry was founded on self-interest
after all. But though his eyes mocked
his silence, his gaze did not fall before
them.
Barbara shrugged her shoulders
slightly, and went on:
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
CHASE'S

Thanksgiving weeks bill at Chase's
Theater is expected to be unusually
attractive. The Florentine Grand
Opera Company will be the leading
number. and closely following in the
bid fer favor probably will be Ger
many" Schaefer. assisted by Grace
Belmont who. will present a comedy
entitled swimming A Pennant"
Tempest and Sunshine will present
an entertainment that Is said to be
unique. and Seymour Brown and Nat
d. Aver with give several original
songs. Dick, said to be the only
handwriting dog in existence, will
demonstrate his prowess. Mareena
and Delton brothers have a novel cir
Gus act. and Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
Darrow. sand artists, will appear. The
bill VIII close each day with motion
pictures, depicting the events of the
week. 0
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
PRIMROSE SEMoN,
At the Gayety.

Flantation;" Wolf and Lee, sketch
team; Violet Lee, sou'-ctte: Harry l..
Cooper. known as Happy Heine;" Clay
ton Frye. soft shoe dancer. Pete Griffin,
N Characteristic songs: ami a bur-
1sque entitled "A Quiet Evening. %
afternoon and evening In froct Of tbs
aneater before the regular perform
MISS Elsie Ferguson. to appear here
IN The First Lady Of the Land" is
Sne OF the, most ardent motorists In
her profession. Despite the fact that
a drawing room Is always secured for
MISS Ferguson to make her trips to
each city, where the roads are good
MISS ferguson Invariably turns the
makes the trip in an automobile.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
BURTON HOLMESIN
TRAYEL0GUE AT THE
COLUMBIA TONIGHT
Cruise to South America Is
Subject of Second in
Series.

As second In the sceries of
uavelOeues being givtn at the Colun,-
Tia Theater by Burton Holmes, those
who attend this evening at SIS win be
given his descril ton of his cruise to
South Amerca. 'Pernambuco, Bahia.
RIO dc Jeneiro. Santos. Montevideo,
ana Buen"s Aires will appear in turn
UPON Mr.. Holmes scrcen, and their
varying scenes will be reproduced by
means OF colorcd slides or motion pic.
turts. Life aboard ship anil its p,any
phases will be shown
Tomorrow afternoon ut $50 o'clock
Mr.. Holmes will sgoin deliver the same
travcloguc. This afternoon at the
seme hour The Passion iiay Of ober-
ammersau in 1sl0' is being presentel i
as the first Of the extra events. The
second extra offering next Sunday after
noon at $3.50 will be portrayal OF 1.-TWO
ways Around the World"
The Washington times., 1911-11-26

~PIZARRO II ey1 !.!:. AyeRzx aa TYSON

go with YOU to Moreno. But win L be
obliged to meet Don Antonio while am
on the Gerfalcon. 2,
ROOM.
Sparhawk bowed. and. crossing to the
door, started to open it for her. But
Barbara; E, looking at him doubtfully
Surely you do not distrust me
now" said Sparhswk.
,r, II ,horn DO not distrust you" she replied,
little pause. she added: A"I would feel
to send me to Aliariz."
,m SparhaWk ,,,s S frowned impatiently 1T is
leaves the Durango she head un, the
our way we pass any vessel bound for
A,iariI; All, Ia l Will try to arrange to have
.,ona In T., that case would have to travel
-, Il have told you that must keep on
But .Allariz is only a ten-hour jour-
woman protested.
:, True, but after leaving you in Al
to return to where the Durango de-
bouches into the Ioujouil. Then. too,
the Gerlalcon would have to recoal at
Allariz-and thus two more hours would
'Is that too much time to devote to
coldIy.
mo. I would devote much more vera
convinced that 1t was necessary. But
great interests are at stake just now
and I am unwilling to jeoJardize these
by making a trip to Allariz, when feel
assured that YOU will be. perfectly safe
at Moreno. Did I for moment doubt
your safety at Moreno, I would start
with you tonight for Allariz"
Barbara's face, which had been pale
began to turn SLOWLY, crimson. She held
American a look Of contempt.
You take the American view, senor."
she said quietly, for your placc mon
ey ahead of honor"
Sparhawk paled and his eyes cleaned
angrtly. He quickly controlled him
self, however. and replied calmly:
1T Is because the placing Of money
before honor appears to be the Spanish
View that 4 am compelled 10 go to
Moreno. II the interests ! represent
were my own. / would place yours be-
fore them. But they are not my own,
and honor demands that should not
Once more the color left Barbara's
face. but the expression OF contempt
still fingered as she said
II. you were to speak more frankly
you would tell me that your faithfulness
to these other interests is responsible
for your determination to keep me in
Quincatan."
A puzzled expression settled on Spar
hawks features and he looked at the
young woman searchingly. II am afraid
/ do not understand you." he said.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
Have You Tried This?
simple Prescription Said 10 WOr3
Wonders for Rheumatism.

This has been well known to the best
doctors for years as the quickest and
most reliable cure obtainable for rheu-
matism and back-ache. 1t has been
published here for several winters and
hundreds of the worst cases cured by 1t
in a short time. From your druggist
get one ounce of Toris compound Tin
of syrup of Sarsaparilla compound.
Take these two ingredients home and
put them into half pint Of good whis-
key, Shake the bottle and take a table,
spoonful before each meal, and at bed
time" Results come the first day. II
your. druggist does not. have Toris Com
pound in stock he will get II In few
hours from his wholesale house. Don't
be Influenced to take some patent medi-
cine instead OF this. Insist on having
the genuine Toris compound in the
original, one ounce. sealed, yellow
package.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
COLUMBIA

Miss Elsie Ferguson in "The First
Lady in the Land'' will be the attrac-
tion at the Columbia Theater this
week. giving sprightly picture Of the
romance Of Dolly Todd. the Philadelphia
Quakeress. who stepped from the pro-
prietorship of an exclusive boarding
house to supreme charge of the Presi-
dents mansion for sixteen years. Dolly
is the part essayed by Miss Ferguson
Historical incident is interviewer with
adventure and romance in this play. In
the center of an array Of statesmen,
ambassadors, and presidents moves
Dolly Todd, swaying the policies of the
nation and moving the hearts of the
The Washington times., 1911-11-26

II am willing to believe that. IN
Eiour IN LOW own way, you have been honest
me- m yHuI and intention do nnt to deal fairly by
riage is, as you have said. merely one
OF convenience. Under the circum-
stances 1t Is unfair that should ex-
nothing in return. in giving me your
name, YOU also have given me the
status of an American woman.
@ That is much. and ] doubt not that.
even N my influence over the Coshans
me In getting away from Quincatan.
N return l promise to give to you
me, full advantage of whatever in
You bid me go with YOU to Moreno.
l will accompany you to Moreno"
Again Barbara paused for an ans
wer. and as Sparhawk did not speak
she bowed slightly and turned toward
AT what time do We starty" she
"The time of my starting need have
madam, Sparhawk answered quietly,
and. as he spoke. he bowed and open
ed the door that led to the gallery.
Barbara started. stifrened suddenly.
you mean that you-that am not
to go with YOU to Moreno?" she MUIR
INJURED.
ence of which you speak Isl neither
sought nor desired by me or by the
interests represent" Sparhawk an
swered in a low, steady voice. "The
game which my friends and | camo
down here to play Is u mans game.
and a woman is best out of It,"
Barbara, crimson with humiliation,
was shrinking from him now. "You
will not accept my aid?" she murmur-
cd 20
III you are. in a position to give aid
to me, you surely are, in position to
be Independent Of all efforts that
may be able to make to, serve you"
gan, and stopped.
"If you doubt the faith of your
Coshan friends, It were better to
leave Quincatan as soon as II is pos
sible to do so, / cannot go with you
to Allariz, but ] repeat my former
suggestion. If you will leave tonight
on the Gerfalcon, ] will try to have
you transferred on the Iquiquil to "a
steamer that is bound for the coast
"If we fail in this you doubtless will
be able to board vessel at Moreno. /
beg of you to decide quickly, for i'm
portant matters now demand my at
tention elsewhere"
r Barbaras head was bowed as she
turned again to the door, and her lips
trembled as in a faint. barely audible
voice she replied:
81 will go to Moreno"
As Sparhawk bowed gravely she
passed through the door.
A Continuation of This Story Wi.
he Found In TOmOrrow's
Issue Of The Times.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
COSMOS

The Cosmos this week will present as
head-'iner Winning A King" to be
given by Thomas Brady. Ella Wilson,
and company. OF equal interest is an
other character playiet. entitled "o'Brien
From Galway which is a picture Of
one phase of life on the Emerald Isle.
king OF the Cornet" is the title OF
Col. Ned Seymour. who will show what
he can do as an eccentric cornetist Err
nina and company will be seen I'm an
acrobattc novelty. called Queen of the
Wire Nellie La Mar, a comedienne,
VIII sing and dance. Pathe's weekly re-
view OF current events will complete
the bill.
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
ACADEMY

Denman Thompson's play. "Our New
Minister" is the offering at the Acad-
emy Theater this week. with matinees
on Tuesday, Thanksgiving Day. and
Saturday. Resembling 1.-THE Old Home
stead" In many ways. the play is said
to be more logical. more true to life, and
britnful Of fun. The young minister, a
college chap. writes novels and is. on
the lookout for "shams' in the COM
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
MAJESTIC

The management of the Majestic
Theater has decided to retain as the
attraction for this week. the moving
pictures OF Dante's Inferno" which
were exhibited at that house last
week. The pictures give a graphic
representation of this masterpiece OF
literature. Theodore Hardy will give
an accompanying lecture. There will
be a special matinee this afternoon
az o'clock. and a continuous per-
formance on Thanksgiving Day from
j until 8 o'clock
The Washington times., 1911-11-26
MAUDE DIcKERsoN,
At the Academy.

statesmen to great and venturesome
deeos. The action of the play takes
place in the Todd house in Philadelphia,
which was, according to history, a re-
treat Of many notable men of the day:
IN the newly erected White House, when
q swamp, and in the famous Madison
house. Accurate pictures of these
houses have been reproduced from his
torfcal photographs and all Of the ac-
cessories are real.
The cast Of THE First Lady in the
Land includes Florence Edney, Fred
erick Perry, Lowell Sherman, Clarence
Handyside, Maud Hosford. william
David, Carl Hartberg, Francis Bonn.
Beatrice Noyes, Alfred Hesse, David
Todd. Luke Martin, Helen Bond, Mar
garet Gordon, Myra Brook, and
Georgette Passedoit.