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


have read article paper bag cookery
which has interested large number of people
Further Information is desired by many of us.
Are the bags for sale in this country? If So
where? Is the price high? Are they so high as
to make them an extravaganza to those who
sire to save time and money well labor?
OLD SUBSCRIBER"
The bags, made according to a patented proc
ess, are for sale in this country and they are
rot expensive cannot publish definite
details here They will be supplied to any one
who cares enough for the information to send
inquiry to me, accompanied by a stamped and
se1f-addressed envelope.
You may have read account of large
dinner given at q fashionable metropolitan res
taurant, for which every dish cooked and
served in paper bags. It a memorable oc-
casion and the success of the fad was
ver1table triumph.
If it should be generally adopted, the chief
benefit will be to that most Independent of
hardworking housewives, and the only who
is sure to have her work done right mean
the woman who does her would
be boon to her escape the drudgery of
washing cooking utensils.
The invention comes to from Soyer the
eminent French cook and, be it fad or
beneficial invention that may revolutionize cook
cry, 1t Is well worth the trouble of investiga-
ton on the part of the wideawalxe housemoth err
who would keep abreast Of the times. The book
of recipes and directions by Soyer has been
put upon the market by New York publishing
frra.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
TRY THIS FOR COLDS
Breaks the Worst Cold and Ends
Grippe Misery in Few Hours.

The most effective and harmless
way to cure the Grippe or break a Sc
we're cold, either in the head, chest,
back, stomach or limbs, is a dose of
Papes Cold Compound every two
hours until three consecutive doses are
taken.
You will distinctly feel the cold
breaking and all grippe symptoms go
ing after the very first dose. 1t promt-
" relieves the most miserable head
ache dullness, head and nose stuffed
up feverishness, sneezing, sore throat,
running of the nose, soreness, stiff
ness and rheumatic aching.
Take this harmless Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there is no other medicine made any
where else in the world, which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery
az promptly and without any other
assistance or bad after-effects as q
25-cent package of Pape's Cold Com
pound, which any druggist in the
world can supply.
After three years research we have
conclusively demonstrated that quiz
nine is not effective in the treatment
of colds or grippe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12

tilda. The most serious parts of the
play of course, was the most laugh
able under the burleSque treatment of
the actors Papa" for instance, car
ried littlee collapsible lamb in her
handkerchief which was made to
whistle whenever she blew her nose
and Axel was lost in Major Fuller's
military boots. Behind the scenes the
peeling off of lambs wool whiskers,
cupied the whole force of actors and
scene shutters and orchestra before
the after theater supper which was
served in the dining room. The guests
for the afternoon were: Mrs F. w
Watson, Mrs. Charles Spencer, Mrs. E.
G. Foster, Mrs. George Stitt, Mrs.
Charles Samson, Mrs J. w. Movers,
Mrs J. B. Larimer. Mrs. Frank
Thomas. Mrs. Knowd of Galveston,
Texas. Mrs. A. w. Whitsett. Mrs. ].
c. Holland, Mrs. H. C. Schlemer, Mrs.
w. Ralston. Mrs. Charles Wore,
Mrs. s. c. SCHNEIDER of Rock Island,
Ill, Mrs. T. S. Stevens, Miss Lillian
Martin. Miss Gertrude Reed, Miss
Mary Dallas Gage, Miss Ella Gault,
Miss Helen Lindsay, Miss Daisy Neil,
Miss Nellie RASTER. Miss Genevieve
Mcmillan, Miss Eta Covill, Miss Zoe
Hughes and Miss Elsie Chapman.
x
Here is an example of the charming
''Niniche" chapeau which at present
rejoices in the favor of the smart Pari-
sienne. The distinctive attribute of
this hat or more truly bonnet, is the
curve around the face-having a
charm undeniable. This hat has back
and crown of black velvet entirely un-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
May ind Leak.


Can you explain the strong odor of creosote
elnanating from small refrigerator which is
practically new? have coated the inside Of it
with white enamel paint, but the odor still
clings strong
Do you know of anything that will remove
steve polish spots from brown cloth house
dress? G. W"
/ Creosote may be described as the essence
cf smoke Is the refrigerator connected by
leak with the hue of the chimney? Have it ex-
anlined by expert plumber
2 Try the mixture for which a formula was
giffen just now in reply to "A b. of Chicago.
1t ought to remove the stain. Or rub first with
chalk to eat up the oily matter in the polish"
Invalid Seeks Home Work.
" Having been paralyttc for the last eleven
years, write to ask if you could suggest any
hone work that would help me to earn my live
liHood? JOSEPH l."
Were you woman, could tell you of half
a dozen things you might do.
might suggest something for you II
knew whether or not you have fair your
hands.
Can any of readers think of some way in
which our paralytic might support himself in
part, at least, although he is a cripple?
Have you any talent for fashioning TOYS or
articles of use and ornament, fancy boxes, PIN
cushions. and the nke?"
Let US hear again from you and be more ex.
plcit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
Invalid Seeks Home Work.
Puzzle in Genealogy.

7 uzz-IC III NhCIlcdIOSy-
Referring TO your answer to Caroline B.
Will you please tell me how unequal generations
between cousins alter relationship? You say
that first cousins have the grandparents
and that the children of the first cousins ara
second cousins. and tn en- you wind I'D by saving
that, where the generations between cousins are
unequal the child of a first cousin is a second
cousin removed. I don't see where the
difference comes in, both being children of nrst
cousins. ANNA TT
The tabulated statement was supplied By
professional genealogist of repute To be frank
the distinctions are slightly bewildering to my
own brains Reread the table and I think it
will clear itself
Or will another genealogical expert come to
the help of - Anna -?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12

Stiffened and puneQ into the DrOdu
band which frames the face and which
consists of heavy white lace edged with
a band of ermine-the most popular
of winter furs. Black velvet buttons
appear to hold this band. A point in
favor of the winters snarteSt new hats
is this total absence of stiffening in
brim or crown, be they of fur, felt or
velvet
Captain H B. Jordan, cavalryman
on duty at the Rock Island arsenal, is
making a tour of inspection through
the west central states, and spent
Monday in Topeka. General c. L Mar
tin entertained some army men at din
ner for him at the Mills tea ROOM
Covers were laid for Captain Jordan,
! Major Walter f. Aver. Major Arthur
Mills and General Martin.
The Wild Thyme club will meet Fri
day afternoon with DR.. and Mrs. l..
V. Sans, 1101 Arch street.
The rhenian Bridge club met Mon
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
White, 800 Lincoln street.
The Ladies' Music club will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. George
Parkhurst at her home on Tyler street.
The regular program for that meeting
will be given.
A Topeka woman keeps a co1ored maid
who is quite free with her criticisms,
favorable or adverse, of the appear
ance of her employer and other white
folks The girls mistress is plump
and round and dimpled She started
off on a shopping tour a few days ago,
wearing a new tailored suit with a
straight, narrow skirt. The maid was
scrubbing the steps when she passed
and paused to take observations. Most
ginerally ali don't like them tight
clothes'' she said. but when youall
wears 'em. you just looks LUSCIOUS.
The alumni members of the Kappa
Alpha Pi Fraternity will give dance
Wednesday night, December 27, at the
Elks' club.
The AIumnae Betas, Of Washburn
college, will give a party tonight for
the active nlemb ers of the sorority at
the home of Mrs. W. P. Snyder.
Mrs. J. T Kelley entertained her 500
club Saturday afternoon at her apart
ments, 80 East Seventh street. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs S NJ. Pratt, 1928 Mulvane street,
December o.
The Ideal History club will meet Fri
day with Mrs. George Anthony.
\
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs Glen Jones. of WaKeeney, was
the guest of Mrs. Carl Trap Monday.
Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Julia
Wellhouse-
Mrs. Harry Knowd of Galveston, Tex,
is visiting Mrs. S. :. Kersey.
President Frank K. Sanders, of Wash
burn college, has returned from George
town Tex where he made an address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12

4ba Nj woman, except in rarec aessh subm
wills n of
your His :" FavOrite Prescription has cured
Of them Of
of kind regularly
GOOD
There's WILDE
land found
substitute Don't take e. DON'T true
Worlds DIspensary Medical oauon Dr
NJ Yke the advice received and pc WELL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
How to Remove Stain.
Would Increase Earnings.

anxious to learn the block chain max
ms or rope chain. l can't afford to pay for les
sons Please be kind enough to help me by
finding some through your Corner who will
teach me. My reason for wanting learn Is
1 am not receiving pay enough for the support
of my three children and myself. I have heard
there is plenty of money to be in that
way and that is why L want to learn how to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12

J. FL
l. French chalk powdered, wet into a paste
with household ammonia and applied to wash
able fabrics, left for a day and brushed out,
Will remove grease spots. For silks, wooden
fabrics. etc. rub the chalk into the wrong side
of the stuff and let it alone for twenty-four
hours Then cover with two thicknesses of
blotting paper and press hard with warm iron.
1t should not be hot enough to scorch the paper.
Let it stand upon it for minute. The heat
will complete the work of eradication.
2 Let US have the formula for your universal
cleanser by all means. Do not tantalize by
boasting of its efficiency and keeping the details
secret.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12

make tn csc chains. I have worked hard on this
curb and double curb a short time I am told,
when apply for work. that inexperienced.
hope some kind person will help me.
CARRIE D"
Doubtless of members comprehend
exactly what you wish learn, although the
terms of the request enigmatical to me.
You Will be answered in the Letter Box, and, I
hope, to yoIr satisfaction. When woman
would acquire knowledge which will help sup
port her children it is the duty of every one
who can assist in the holy undertaking to lend
hand"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12

Washington. Dec. ia bill pro-
viding for the free transit of Ameri-
can vessels through the Panama canal
has been introduced ny Senator i-fcse.
Under the measure, canal charges
against American ships would be paid
from the national treasury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
Duties of a Companion.

Duties of Companion.
I VIII you kindly tell through the Corner
what the duties of companion are? Anna"
If the duties. expected of a com
would be kept from ennui and loneliness, much
in fact, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES upon the tastes
and inclinations of the employer. She may wish
to be read to. that the companion should be
willing and able TO entertain her agreeably in
some other way, to assist her in fancy work,
to write letters. receive calls. and in short to
make herself generally useful whenever and in
this.
What is as social secretary must
be person of education and versed in all
points of etiquette. She writes notes of cere-
mony for her employer, perhaps makes
checks and interviews chefs and tradespeople
when entertainments are foot. and in every
possible way makes up for the deficiencies or
In neither of these cases is the position a
sinecure.
President Mckinleys Favorite Hymn.
Kindly settle question OF different opin-
ions for A says the late President McI<in-
'Bi says 1T was Nearer My God, Thee
Who is correct? J. M. P.
The general impression that Nearer, My
God, to Thee " the favorite hymn of
lamented president arose from the circum-
stances that he is said to have repeated portions
of the hymn in his dying hours. It was sung
at the funeral services held for him in many
places. and when the remains were taken to
meet the train conveying them woman's
voice broke the mournful silence with Nearer,
My God. Thee" The song was caught up
instantly by the immense concourse in a
volume of sound that to the heavens.
1t was a proof of the popular belief of the
love for the good for the sublime lyric. 1
do not know upon what tn idea is based that
" Lead Kindly Light" was preferred by him.
We should like hear from those may
be able to answer your
Who Is Mayor of Reno?
Kindly publish the of the mayor of
Reno, Nevada. MRS J. f. H"
L do not nnd the name upon the list of mayors
of different cities which lies before me, prob
ably because the town. made unpleasantly
nous by marital calamities, Is yet one
of the principal cities of the United States.
The query referred
How to Remove Stain.
have colored foulard. Something
has left ugly stain upon 1t Can you tell
of something to eradicate it?
also have a light leather opera bag It is
sCiled somewhat and it has few grease spots
upon it. Would you send it to professional
cleaner? 1t is japanese embroidery and very
beautiful should very much like to clean it
myself If I knew A B."
l. Wash the spots upon the silk with a mix
ture of ether and alcohol in equal parts and
wipe dry with a soft cloth. l. the color has
been changed. touch with household ammonia
2 Try rubbing fine chalk upon the grease
spots before you conclude that the bag must
go the cleaner Perhaps French chalk may
eradicate the grease. Leave it on a night and
repeat If there remain any blur It
harm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
Marion F7arlands Helping Hand.

he in country he hy all
png 0mhrdy to be daAs 5Mb
any Byd km m to d IN ngudb nyh dkmud Akuu
in ar pp and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
WELCOME WORDS TO WOMEN

Women who suffer with disorders peculiar 70 their
~ should write our Association and receive free
tc advice of physician of 40 years experience
"a skilled and successful specialist in the diseases
of wouaen Every letter of this sort has the most
careful consideration and is regarded sacredly
CONFIDENTIAL Many sensitively modest women write
snlIv what they would shrink from telling to their
focal uhvsician. The local physician is pretty
eure to say that he do anything without
a. exan,ination.'' DR.. Pierce holds that these
a...sef,I EXAMINATIONS are 6eneraIIY needless. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-12
Who Is Mayor of Reno9

Kindly publish the name of the mayor of
Reno Nevada MRS. ]. f. H"
do not find the upon the list of mayors
of different cities which lies before me, prob
ably because the town. made unpleasantly IA
nous by marital calamities, Is not yet one
of the principal cities of the United States
The query is referred.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-10-06
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE

as matter of punishment for those Indians scheme
plumber them Of their executive order reservation The plan
was to take this land away from the Santa Clara Indians
amounting to about thirty thousand acres add few barren
and worthless hills to it. and distribute the entire area among
all of the Teuas Indians of which the Santa Clara Pueblo
ing through the Department this gigantic steal but he crafty
enough to say nothing about furnishing the Indians He
calls it plan to benet the Indians by getting more land"
1t scheme tantamoun to robbng the Irish Of their domain
and giving to the Scotch order to bene" the people of
the United Kingdom by giving them more land"
Respectfully,
WILLIAM e. JOHNSON
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-10-06
I'm a Dry Town

Cofeen down in Montgomery county is dry town. They
recently had gala day down there and the Montgomery Demo-
crat in commenting upon the event said
"That fine crowd of people Colfeen had last Thurs
day The visitors from abroad Of the right sort and
result harmonious gathering has not been the county
this year. The booze fighters and the rra did come
because had nothing to offer them and the day spent
in very pleasant and agreeable 1t great showing
for Coeen and will be remembered by all visitors that day
to credit"
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-10-06

The Mount Olive Association of the General Baptist Church
in session Maunie last week adopted resolutions strongly
endorsing the AntSaoon League and urging that only those
candidates for the legislature who stand right the temperance
receive the support Of it's members at the polls and calling
upon it's members such candidates regardless of
affiliations.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-10-06
Judge Barleyc0rm

BY Damon Runvon in Chicago Examiner.
Barleyco presides
Out;
Jurisdiction beyond the Poles little He'll
Maybe wardens knows that
his job
Out Jurisdiction of
Barleycorn.
Barleycon Misery
jurors capable
show warden's
be understands
Ninety people
judges hands.
sand Alcohol a
brocade;
Wine, Women, a the a
parade
attorneys?
fororn-
prisoners Barley
com!)
That"
styled
long before the charge
filed.
hearts,
conscience n
Barleycorn.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-10-06
The Modern M0lOch


Ancient writings record nothing more rghtul than
story of the worship of Moloch says Dr. H NJ Hughes in
Temperance TRUTH We turn with horror from the picture of
that awful monster upon whose iron the innocent smiling
babe laid, to be slowly burned to DEATH while its hriek
of agony drowned by the dance and song the worsper
Every feeling within rebellion read of the
passage of the of Juggenaut while the benghted ndu
throw themselves before it. happy to be crushed to death be
meath its cruel Wheels In the pity they feel for this uperst
tous sacrifice of human life many leave home and friends and
worldly comforts order to devote their lives to the spreading
Of the mild teachings of Christ that they replace the brbar
traditions of the heathen While admire the courage
and enthusiasm Of these noble Christian workers. it borne in
a terrible truth that monster hdeous
destructive Unsuitable than the bloody ooc presdes
many Of the Christian homes of land power
awful crushing and more ruthless than the Of Jugger
naut passes daily through our land
We have crowned alcohol king, and, bowling down.
ship him. The young throws the incense Of his BRILLIANT
God-gven talents the fires before this horrible deity The
father offers up his innocent children holocaust, and the
mother filings down before him the coest and sweetest treasures
of earth, the jewel of mothers love.
Fifty thousand human beings bleed yearly his altar; fifty
thousand human lives with all their glorious possibilities
down before this shameful idol And if it only life that
demanded from the victims it would not be horb but
the victims first be tortured every gift of body and mind
must be wrung from them and stripped of talent health home
and friends the last miserable bond that mites them with
earth is broken before death completes the sacrifice
A Personal Enemy
Is there family in the circle of friendsn town,
in the country about ua has not of its branches,
felt the power Of the beast? Indeed many instances
not borrowing trouble from negbors msortunes but
fighting against personal enemy. 1t good to discuss
ways and MEANS defend stop the horrible sacrifice
that is offered up daily the affairs of ruined homes to divert
the streams of gold that flow yearly from the horny hands Of the
wageearne in order to build temples to feed this nsaae
beast to turn the tide of human beings who work daily in this
service into its proper channel
Must the dstleres and palace saloons of land rival
grandeur and magncence the temples of the true Cod and
the saloon and batene outnmber the ministers before
the altar? And vet call ourselves Christian nation Must
this generation of ours and the next and the and
till time gives place to eternity yield up its quota to this
monster shall we, presenting solid front to the enemy by
work and vigilance and unbounded faith in Cod conquer
the enemy and leave regenerate earth to poseriy?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-05-05

The Cowan defense aimed at nulli-
flying James Ftzgerald's testimony in
regard to the charge that the Judge
was intoxicated at and staid all night
in the Gordon Barn the night before
election. His testimony was looked
upon BY the, defense as Of very. little
Importance But Cowan did not deny
it. Dan Regan and BIB Cochrane
testified against Fitzgerald. So did
John Gordon. But the testimony of
Albert Roberts can hardly be question
ed. 1t bears the stamp of truth. There
was one man who knew all the inside
facts. He didn't have to peep through
the keyhole. That man was John
Gordon. In the presence of Geo
Bangs and his stenographer, Mrs. Ben
nett, John Gordon gave up the whole
story and laughed heartily with George
When Gordon was on the stand al
Bismarck and denied that Cowar
spent the night in the barn he was
asked If he had not so stated before
Mr.. Bangs and Mrs. Bennett. He ans
wered, mo" Mrs. Bennett testified
he did so state. 1t was Jim's time te
| laugh. i
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-05-05
INDIAN CASE DECIDED.

Mention was made last week of an
interesting Indian adoption case tried
before Judge Buttz at the court
house in this city, wherein an Indian
named Mibebeya and his wife petition.
ed to be allowed to adopt their grand.
son, Stlas Lawrtnce known in Indian
as Wakandapina, the child being the
son of their daughter Edupiwin and
her husband Charles Lawrence, and
having lived with the grandparents for
six years and ever since it was week
old. The; father OF. the child opposed
the adoption by the grand parents, but
the mother gave her consent, and 1t
was alleged that the father had en-.
tirely abandoned the child. The de.
cision Of Judge Buttz which was hand.
ed down on Wednesday OF this week
gives the child to the grand parents
who now adopt him as their own child
and give him the name Of silas Mibe.
beya. ~. .G 81 s 53 q
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-05-05

Ty3.ST ~ j -
3s Devils Lake has made good again.
sss& no place ON the Urinary were the
7estarn Developers met with such
assa large eiegatian as In this city. The
xaallllnaTous automobiles and good band
srsnusic Haad etthe visitors feel that their
sgas qVelconae and during the
Thor ssay here hurried acquaintances
ssysRers made which viii be lasting:
while DsyfIs Lake entertained q large
I ssbl0ay of men III an hour it was a lively
& honr and the receipt ion rendered made
\ aYa1g delegate to Montana feel weI-
ssasas and each and every one will
Il III this city at some future
atras. AIa along the line, according
Ec those who acsenp panied the party
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-05-05

IN the Cowan case Attorne Cuth-
5Bert's opening was large but not large
enough for the eyid After pitch.
ing to Bloom Gushing and Winship,,
rested up on Joe Kelly and Dan Bren-
nan and then swung back to Bloom,
Gushing and Winship and again lie:
turned to Joe and Dan and then he
took q turn at showing that It Is ali
right for q judge to drink in q drug
store and consequently to ignore his
own personal knowledge when consid.
ering permits; and after nearly Six
hours talk he took up defense, the
suffering caused the judges family.
Even then, wherever he turned he
could not avoid seeing Dan Brennan's
head, and at last he snapped his fin.
ger at It. .$E.',s a. .sa@sa s zs25s q :,