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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

Miss Young-In Turkey a woman doesn't
know her husband till after she's married
him. Mrs. Wedd-Why mention Turkey
especially Boston Transcript
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

Mort H. Springer, who presents The
Prince of Tonight is q big comic
opera man. Good name for the bust
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

With a change of program daily,
moving pictures viii be given at the
Grand opera house. The prices will be
8 cents, with box seats at 10 cents
Eugenio Sorrentino and his Banda
Rosa will be the attraction at the
Grand theater September ) and 6. It
has been some three or four years
since Sorrentino played Topeka. How
ever, he is well remembered by the
music loving public. There are bands
and bands, but to the real lover Of
harmony a good band can never be
forgotten. The Banda Rosa is a favor
lite with Topeka folk and their return
after so long a stay in Europe will be
welcomed.
The Majestic will open with North
Bros stock company presenting Vir-
ginia Goodwin as leading lady in
''Wildfire" next Monday afternoon.
The prices will remain the same as
last season.
To wear false teeth may be regard
ed in the nature of a calamity, but to
lose ones set of ''tombstones' while in
the midst of proposal of marriage
is a tragedy. How such a scene in
ssRillv.' the three act farce which
comes to the Grand Septem Der T. di~
rect from it's long run at Days the
ater New York has been turned from
tragedy to comedy is one of the most
lauglable incidents of the many funny
ones in this rafting play of surprises
and humOr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

at the same time His music alon
would more than let him get by an.
where And the Calkins orchestra i
up to its high standard again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

H. NJ. Pierson, manager of the com
pany, senlbles n. H. Wolf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29
DEATH FOR BLACKBIRDs.
Men and Boys Will Help Make Million
Smaller.

Hoyleton. Ill. Aug. 29.-More than
100000 blackbirds roost nightly in
the city park and disturb the slumbers
of the citizens.
It is proposed to enlist every man
and boy able to bear arms to eXtermin
ate the feathered troublemakers-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

the road and turned turtle. While Ros-
tand is suffering seriously, it is the be-
lief Of his physicians that he viii soon
be able to leave his villa at Cambo-ies-
Bains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

Mr.. woodruff says he is getting old
but he doesn't look it. 1t VIII o1 re-
membered. however, that he has never
been married. He says that he Was led
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

to the altar three times but escaped
every time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

Punishment-..Has Tommie been good
boy since I've been out?'' said the mother.
mo, he hasn't" replied the father. did
you punish him?' NO" 'Oh, yes, you
did, popi Don't you remember you sang
to me?" came from the boy.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

An Interview With Woodruff.
u am in comic opera because
can't sing.
I'm getting old.
In two more years III quit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29
A King Who Left Home

set the world to talking. but Paul
ways KEEPS AT HOME the King o.
all Laxatives-Dr. Kings New Life Pills
and that they're a blessing to all his fam
iiy. Cure constipation. headache. indiges-
ton. dyspepsia. only sc at Campbell
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

BLUE "CUTs OUT MANHATTAN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

The plot of the opera. while filled
with frills of fancy. is not without
depths For instance there is the con
soling suggestion that it is often more
OF a question of how to live with 4
woman than without her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-29

The main item of expense for 9TH
Prince of Tonight" company is likel
bills for nice new straw hats &c
them wholesale?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
MUSIC CHEERS CONVICTS.
Christmas Entertainment by Church
Workers at Auburn Prison

AUBURN. N. Y. December 25.-The
convicts in Auburn prison enjoyed a
Christmas entertainment today by outside
talent Amateurs from the Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal young ladies' bible class
put on farce. 1.-THE Disappointed Mai
dens." The choir and a large chorus
from the First Presbyterian Church pre-
scented the Christmas cantata. 1.-The Star
of Bethlehem" and the convict orchestra
furnished Introductory numbers.
The usual prison chuck was exalted
by the addition of 700 pounds OF roast
pork. 100 quarts of cranberry sauce,
eighty gallons of oysters and ], 400 gener
Gus rations OF mince pie, fruit cake, raised
biscuits. oranges and apples, and real
milk and sugar for the "bootleg'' coffee.
The inmates of the womens prison also
enjoyed Christmas entertainment and
special menu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
FRENCH WOMAN'S CRIME.
Kills Husband, Then journeys by
Train to Stay Aunt
Core spondence Of The Star.

PARIS December It. 1911
In a fit Of madness woman named
Marguerite Pascal killed her husband
and her aunt The woman lived in a
Paris suburb, and after she shot her
husband with a revolver she took a train
to a little hamlet called Savigny- sur
Orge. ten miles from Paris, where she
murdered Ter aged aunt. She then re-
turned to Paris and cooly surrendered
herself to the police.
Nine, Pascal has been suffering from
neurasthenia, and more than once she
has been heard to threaten to take her
own life Her husband, who had been
in the gendarmerie force in Tonghng,
returned to France some months back.
He was of an irascible temperament,
and there were frequent scenes between
the couple Nine. Pascal after a quar-
rel with her husband. went aut, accom-
panied by her nineyears-old daughter.
leaving her husband in bed. Mother and
daughter lunched at a restaurant, and
afterwards Mime. Pascal purchased a re-
voIver and a quantity of cartridges.
Returning home, she left the daughter
in charge of the concierge, remarking
that she was going upstairs to see if
her husband was still asleep. The unfor-
tunate man was shot in his Sleep
The second victim, Mile. Camille Pas
cal. sixty-tllree years of age, WAS also
shot Returning to her lodgings, the wo-
man embraced her little girl before Civ
ing herself up to the police. The eX-
merits have been asked to report on the
woman's mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Gentleman and Lady.

From the London Chronicle.
1t is curious how certain words, that
have almost passed out of current use,
linger in queer associations. We use the
word gentleman" nowadays only with
a special significance: for ordinary pur-
poses both Of writing and speaking man
is good enough. And the young lady
Of the novels OF the last generation has
become the girl of ours. These are
marked improvements. But the boot
seller will have none of them. He must
still stick on his shop window Gent :
and Mems Boots and Ladies and No-
mems Shoes" Is this because the boot
maker is conservative, or does he think
his prospective customers get any sat
isfaction out of deciding in their own
minds precisely what they areT You
may still wonder whether you are wear
ing gents hose or just the ordinary
mems socks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Jeweled Guns in Rare Collection.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, December 20.
"A collection Of rare Japanese, Per-
sian and Arabian arms, richly mounted
In silver and inlaid with precious
stones, has been presented to the Mime
apolis Academy Of Science by I. b.
Walker Of this city. The Persian and
Arabian guns are Of the finest work
manship. Some Of the Japanese
weapons have octagon steel barrels
nearly four inches in diameter and
weigh 100 pounds. The barrels are en-
grayed with designs of animals, birds
and reptiles, while the stocks are IN
laid with seals and crests of nobility
and royalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
CHEER FOR HOOSIER POET,
Twelve Hundred Letters Received by
James Whitcomb Riley.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, December %
Twelve hundred letters of Christmas
greeting and sympathy came today to
James Whitcomb Riley. the Hoosier. poet,
who has been ill for several months.
81 can't answer Them" said Mr.. Riley,
with a rueful glance at his right arm. of
which he has lost the use. II can't hold
q pencil wish could. But am not
so downcast as many Of my friends seem
to think. How should I be when I have
so many well-wishers from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, whom I have never even
seen. This is a merry Christmas for me,
and, hope, for all my unknown friends.
Some of the letters are in verse. One
admrer advises that the poet learn to
write with his left hand. 1T is possible
shall try this" said Mr.. Riley, "but /
fear It viii be Z. tedious task"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
PLUNGES IN LAKE MICHIGAN.
Chicago Artist Keeps Pledge Made a
Month Ago.

CHICAGO. December 25.-Keeping a
vow made a month ago. Morris Spiel
berger. an artist. plunged into Lake
Michigan yesterday, and remained in
the water twenty-five minutes. He
was SO proud of his act that he posed
for pictures after coming out Of the
water.
With the water dripping from his
bathing suit Spielberger faced a chilly
wind as he walked several blocks to
his home.
At a dinner a few days before
Thanksgiving. the artist took an oath
that he would swim in Lake Michigan
the day before Christmas. William
Stone. friend. who was present at
the dinner. did not let Spielberger for
get Stone called on Spielberger at
5 o'clock in the morning. and accom-
panied him to the lake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Saved by a Nose!

From the Chicago Post.
1.-THE wolves were upon U.S." he related
to the girl he was trying to impress
Their bowling penetrated to our very
marrow. We fed for our lives But each
second we knew that the ravenous pack
was gaining on us. Closer, closer-at last
they We're SO close that We could fee
their muzzles against our legs, sc
that
All, sighed the lady. greatly relieved
how glad you must have been that they
had their muzzles on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Russo-Japanese Friendship.

ST. PETERSBURG, December 25.-The
first dinner of the Russo-Japanese So
cieiy, recently formed here, was held last
night at the Japanese embassy. Baron
1chiro Motono. japanese ambassador at
ST Petersburg. and NJ Kokovson, the
Russian premier. exchanged toasts. both
referring to the value OF Russo-Japanese
friendly relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Gets Life Of Job.
Morse's Condition Unchanged.
Found Slain, Money Missing.

LODI, Cal. December 25.-W1th the
skull crushed and KNIT wounds about the
neck and shoulders, the body of G. Bietro.
a truck gardener residing near Lone
Ford. was found in pool of blood here
today. Bietro had been murdered He
had driven here from his home with a
load Of garden truck 1t Is known that
he had a large sum Of money. None was
found On tho body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
News Briefs.

Scott Sirk of Villa Nova, near CASA
way, W. Va, had both legs and an arm
cut Oft In the railroad yards at Belington,
w. Va He had ON a pair OF shoes
and as he was running across the track
he slipped ON q rail and fell.
Luther T. Miles, eighty-nine years old.
Of Somerset county, Nd, an uncle OF
former Representative Joshua W. Miles.
died at his home, near Marion, Saturday
night from heart failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
A Modern Parab BILE.
From the Housekeeper.

nUurFkFtptT.
A self-conscious young clergyman just
out Of the seminary was supplying the
pulpit of a country church. After the
service he asked one of the deacons, "A
grizzled, plain-spoken man. what he
thought OF his mornings effort
w aal.' answered the old man. slowly,
I'm tell ye in a kind % parable. IL re-
minded me of Sim Pecks fust deer hunt.
when he was green. He follered the
deer's tracks all right, but he folered
'em all day in the wrong direction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
KILLS TWO BABIES AND SELF.
Insane Montanan Sends Wife From
House Before Committing Deed.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, December ga
homesteader named Brock, living at the
head Of Cora creek. twelve miles from
Belt, shot and killed his two babies,
twenty months and six weeks old. and
then committed suicide today.
He had previously told his wife to go
to his two nearest neighbOrs and ask
them to come to him for consultation
When she returned she found the
three bodies with rife by Brooks
side.
Brock is believed to have been insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Merchants + Mechanics
Savings
Bank
Postmaster Hoge Reported Better.

T.. Clarke Hoge, postmaster OF Lees
burg. Va, who was operated on for ap-
pendicitis Saturday at George Wash
ington University Hospital, was today
reported to be- improving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Alarm Sounded for Blazing Chimney

4 blaze in the chimney of the house at
3ao Il street northeast this afternoon
about 1890 O'Clock alarmed the occu-
pants, and an alarm brought the hremen,
who extingushed the fire after slight
damage had been dana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Wealthy Manufacturer Dead.

il DENVER, Col. December 25-S. III
Bell, nfty-four years old. a wealthy nour
manufacturer, and member OK a Phiiadei-
phia firm. is dead here from a complica-
ton OF Diseases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

The eastbound fast train on the South
ern railway, known as the Memphis
special, ran into q herd of beef cattle
at Q street crossing at Philadelphia, Tenn,
killing twelve head without serious dam
age to the tyAaun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

If You want work read the want col
umns- OF The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

II you want work read the want col
umus Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Talks to School Children.

President Taft made brief talk to the
Sunday School children Of All Souls Uni
tartan Church yesterday morning. The
President rarely misses Sunday morning
service at this church. but yesterday he
went to the Sunday school before 10
o'clock. and when asked to say some
thing to the assembled young people he
spoke Of the pleasure found In giving
and receiving Christmas presents.
AS the young people grow older, the
think of the pleasure you have in making
presents rather than Of the pleasure Of
receiving them. In other words, the
growth Of Christmas will be the growth
Of the idea that 1t Is more blessed to
give than to receive. The lasting joy
you have in serving somebody else and
in doing something for somebody else will
ultimately impress itself on you. so that
Christmas will mean great deal more
to you in the future than 1t means now
much as it now means to YOU The
President concluded by wishing those
present a merry Christmas
Gets Life of Job.
Among the presents received by Presi-
dent Taft this morning was a neatly
bound volume from an admirer. accom-
panied with the following explanatory
missive:
Life of a gentleman who passed
through many trials and tribulattons be-
fore he came into his own"
Upon opening the volume the President
was not displeased when he saw 1t was
specially bound copy Of the Book Of
Job.
Morse's Condition Unchanged.
ATLANTA, Ga, December 25.-There
was no material change in the condition
of Charles w. Morse this morning. He
has not been informed of the failure Of
his application for a pardon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Banker Morse Not Freed.

President Taft has decided that he will
not pardon Charles w. Morse. the New
York banker at this time. Alarming re-
ports of the physical condition of Mr..
Morse having come from Atlanta, the
President directed Assistant Attorney
General Fowler to obtain a report from
the army physicians attending Mr.. Morse
at the army post at Atlanta. With the
report In front of him. the President
called in the surgeons general Of the
army and navy and MAJ. M. A. Do Laney
Of the Medical Corps of the army. These
physicians explained the report to the
President, and statement was issued
saying that Tho President was not salts
fled that immediate action was neces-
sary, but directed that he be kept fully
advised at frequent intervals of any
changes in the condition of Mr.. Morse.
The strongest appeal yet made to the
President is that the family of the con-
victed banker, composed of his wife.
daughter and three highly thought of
sons are suffering intensely from the fire.
quent notoriety connected with the con-
dition Of the husband and father. The
Morse boys, it Is pointed out, are manly
young fellows, whose efforts in life are
handicapped by the situation and whose
grief over their father Is poignant.
The ex-banker is reported to be suffer
ing from a serious form Of kidney trouble
and hardening Of the arteries.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-11-24
TRANSPORT REALTY co.
1872 Fourth Avenue, N. Phones, Main 1928 and 1924

his hand. From that it's little BET
ter. Mrs. Mollie Stone Braker is
very sick. Mrs. Birdie Todd is mend
ng gradually. Mr.. Clarence Bonner
took flying trip over to Columbia
Sunday in the automobile, returning
Monday at noon, reporting an enjoy
able time. Because | Love You,
a drama in three acts, will be render
ed at the G. G. P. Church Thanks
giving. Mrs. Ann Liza Edmoson is
very i'll. Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Scott
were the host and hostess of Sur
prise Luncheon, complimentary to
Rev. and Mrs. N. P. Greggs, Friday
evening, November 10th. The din
ing room was beautifully decorated
with ferns and white chrysanthe-
NUNS. Covers were laid for ten. A
delightful menu of five courses was
served. Those who enjoyed their
charming hospitality were Rev. and
Mrs. N. P. Greggs, Mesdames Vaughn,
Pauline Scott, Frances Fowler, Misses
Martha B. Fowler and Bessie H.
Clark.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-11-24
PULASKI NOTES.

Mr.. Charley Porter has returned to
Chicago, Ill. A party was given at
Mrs. Hannah Reynolds in honor OF
her niece, Miss Matte Lee Potter,
recently from Chicago. The social
was a fine one. Several courses
served. Only a few of her friends
outside of the family were present
by invitation. The following were
present: Mrs. Lee Gordon, of Nash
Vile; Misses Matte Lee and Matte
Lou Potter, Mr.. Harry McManaway,
Mr.. and Mrs. Renby Pinder, Mr.. Will
Branan and A. D. Howell, Jr The
Ladies Ideal Art Club met at the
residence of Mrs. Fannie Martin on
the 18th, inst, and had quite an In
teresting meeting after business and
a delightful ice course was served.
The next meeting will be held at
Miss Addie Fields, and is to be en-
tertained by genial Dr. ]. G. Chant
on December LIST. Visiting guest at
the club, Mrs. Lee Gordon, of Nash
Vile. Mrs, Josephine Howard, OF
65 West Mill Lane street, Is indls
posed, but is some better at this writ
ing. Mrs. Lee Gordon of Nashville
arrived in the city last week and is
stopping at the residence of Prof. and
Mrs. T. P. Turner, who are her rela
tives. Mrs. Gordon, formerly Mrs
Lee White, lived here some years
ago and she has many relatives anc
friends here. Mr. James Todd is
sick. A band of cheerful giyer'
stormed Mr.. David Sutton, Jr, or
Friday night, November 10th. Also
stormed Mrs. Ohea Malone Novembel
18th, led by Mrs. Rosa Perkins, Mrs
Lizzie Mitchell and Mrs. Sarah Todd
Mrs. Perlina Rhodes, sister Of Mrs
Tennie Pullen, died November 2lst
and was buried by Household of Rutl
No. 1888, on the 22nd. Mrs. Rhodes
has been sick for several years. Sh'
had many friends, and she has boel
1T the mercy of their care and keep
ng for quite a while. Beulah Baptis
Church is delighted at the success
Vt the rally and also the entertain
ment given for the benefit of her pas
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-11-24
WHITEvlLLE NOTES.

The Lane Chapel people are plan
ming to have quite nice time at
their church Thanksgiving day and
night. The people in general are cor
daily invited to be with them. 1t Is
said that the Elcanion people who
we're engaged in the Bazaar about
two weeks ago had a success. DR.. A.
D. Shelton left Sunday for Jackson,
Trenton and other places. He will
be gone one week. Saturday morning
Mrs. Broughton came in our little
town and made arrangements to
come before the people of Elcanion
Sunday night She held the people
quiet more than one hour which was
very enjoyable. Rev. w. H. Bowers
preached for Rev. Charlie Bowers
Sunday Rev. Jones, of Somerville,
preached an excellent sermon here
Sunday. While Mrs. Broughton was
in town she was the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. Shelton. Miss Lala Gilchrist, one
of the county teachers who has taught
in Fayette County the last two ses-
sions, died November goth. She
leaves a mother, father, one sister and
two brothers. Mrs. Joella Parram, of
Memphis, was here Saturday. Prof.
J. G. Allen and his daughter, Miss
Gizzella, opened school here Monday
morning, The other lady teachers
living in town left Friday and Sun
day to open their schools in the ru-
raj district Monday morning.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-11-24
WILLlAMsPoRT NOTES.

The Presiding Elder, G. l.. Jack
son. was with us week He held his
first quarter here the 10Th and goth,
inst Sunday, both day and night, he
preached most excellent sermons. He
and Rev. N. Smith administered COM
munion Sunday night. $76.42 was
raised in the quarter Elder G. l..
Jackson left Tuesday morning for his
home in Nashville. The Poplar
Creek Literary Society opened Fri
day at 2 p. m. Song by Society,
Jesus is Calling" Scripture reading,
Romans 10 chapter Miss l.. G. Green
field. Recitation. Master James T.
Collins. Recitation, Miss Emma Fitz-
geralds. Debate: (Which is the
More Useful, Gun or Dog" At
flrmative: Master J. H. Anderson. Neg
ative: Master Luthia Thomas. Solo,
when the Swallows Homeward Fly"
Miss L. T. Williams. Recitation, Miss
L. G. Warner. Recitation, Maud f..
Greenfield. Motion song, What Ii
tie folks can do" twelve little misses.
Recitation, Miss Hannah Woods. Ora
ton, Master Frank r. Russell. Reel
ton, Mary P Russell Select reading,
Miss S. A. Anderson. Solo, Miss Will
lie Martin. Recitation, Master ]. +.
Foster. Recitation, Rachel Russell.
Recitation, Mary A. Shipp. Paper,
Osteen Shipp Society closed by
singing, God be with you till we
meet again" The superintendent,
Mr.. John P. Graham (white), visited
the Poplar Creek School recently, and
in his remarks he recommended the
school to be the best colored one in
the county. Mrs. Elex CAN'T and lit
tie son and daughter were the guests
of her daughter, Mrs. William Russell
Friday and Saturday. Miss s. A.
Anderson was the guest of Miss Maggie
B. Crosby Sunday afternoon. Miss
L. S. Collins was the guest of Mrs
Julia Anderson Sunday.