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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
GOOD FOR The CITY
Knights and Ladies of Security
Given a Boost.
Commercial Club Gives Order
Endorsement and Dinner.

Seventy-fve business men attended
a banquet given by the Commercial
club Wednesday evening compliment
tary to the knights and Ladies of Sc
curity organization which is the larg-
est fraternal institution in Kansas, and
which is in the midst of a 60-day cam
paign for the purpose of procuring 1000
new members locally. Resolutions were
adopted favoring the organization. Also
a resolution was passed protesting
against the proposed increase in the
rate of second-class mail matter.
The resolution adopted follows:
Whereas. In the front rank of insti-
buttons in which Topeka takes especial
pride, stands the national council of
the Knights and Ladies of Security, one
of the great fraternal beneficiary or
ganizations of the United States, which
founded in this city. 10 years ago, this
month, has pushed its way steadily up
ward until it ranks among the very
greatest of our financial institutions and
among the strongest of beneficiary So
cieties, and
Whereas, Said society starting from
nothing. has progressed steadily until
hciaries of it's more than 100000 mem
berS, with assets of, approXimat ely, two
million dollars, and
Whereas. This organization has new
er asked nor received assistance of any
kind from the city of Topeka, but has
try; has, for years, been among our
heaviest taxpayers and depositors in
the local banks, and now is deserving
of something in return, in the way of
endorsement for it's movement to in
crease it's membership, here in Topeka
by 1000, within the next go days; be it
Resolved. That the Topeka CONNER
cial club does most heartily and une-
quiVocally endorse this movement; that
the club. and the city of Topeka could
not possibly perform a more fitting and
well deserved action than to extend its
loyal support to the campaign which is
designed to secure for home order
the solid support of its home city, and
we also recommend it to the citizens
of the various states in which it does
business; and be it further
Resolved. That this club endorse the
splendid business ability of the men at
the head of this institution and the
efficient management which has carried
the Knights and Ladies of Security into
the high place it occupies among or
CARNATIONS of it's kind and among the
business industries of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
WHAT GIRL CAN DO
Fifty Dollars Will Buy Outfit
to Wear at College.
That Is, If She Has Foundation
on Which to Build.
CLOTHES THE THING.
They Need Not Be Expensive
But at Least Neat.
Should Have Appearance That
Gives Right Impression.

Manhattan Kan, Feb. ia girl car
buy her outfit for college for $50 if she
has some sort of foundation to build
! her wardrobe upon. If she has to buy
everything new, however, this amount
| VIII not half cover the expense. Clothes
are an important iterl in the college
girls career. This does not mean an
| elaborate outfit by which a girl tries
| to win her way. A few we'll fitting
| clothes add to everyone's happiness
| Appearance is the first thing noted and
usually it gives a lasting impression
| Pretty girls, tastefully and still mod
estly arrayed are cheerful features OF
| the morning, noon and evening pa
| lades as the students of the Kansas
State Agricultural college flock to and
from their homes and lodgings.
In degree of Importance, street
| clothes come first. A suit is indiSpen-
| sable. 1t does not have to be of ex-
| pensive material The cut is the thing,
The best dressmaker in town cannot
| give the swing and style to a garment
that is found in even a. medium priced
k1eady-n.a de suit. 1t should he of some
rough finished material. plainly tailor
ed and of color that will look well
| with different skirts. Gray and dark
| blue are good colors. Such a suit will
| cost $40 or $25.
| A hat is the next consideration. Five
or six dollars will buy a simple felt,
| trimmed in ribbon or velvet. Good,
cOTnI1lOn-S0uSe SHOES anu d pair VI IlGu-
trail colored gloves complete an outfit
in which any girl might feel well
dressed.
The college girl is denied silk petit
coats but one made at home of light
weight mohair with a silk ruff1e will
prove very satisfactory. With only
$50 to spend, she cannot hope to cope
with dressmaker's bill. so shirtwaists
and the underwear needed to supple
ment that already on hand must be
made at home. Four shirtwaiSts or
natural colored linene or white nurse s
linen will be a sufficient number. A
nifty collar Or tie with these waists,
lends distinction to girls appear
ance.
skirt or wool dress left over from
the year before may seem past wear
ing but if cleaned and pressed many
months wear may be found. A col
able 1t is the way that even an old
dress is worn that counts.
Some sort of party dress is neces-
sary and it is here that girl who
has never been awav from home may
make a grave mistake. 1t must be
used for a variety of occasions. Many
girls find an inexpensive foulard silk in
a pretty shade very satisfactory. 1t
does not need much trimming and if
may be with guimpe which is left
off on such occasions
A dress of some summer material
which has perhaps done long service
may be remodeled and made to serve
again. The fashion of wearing a col
ored slip with this kind of garment
lends dressiness to the frock.
The $50 is now exhausted but Miss
Freshman at least has the things nee
To he, well dressed Hero a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
PAROLE BOARD NEARLY DONE.
VIII Complete Work of Hearing Fed
eraI Convicts This Afternoon.

VIII Complete Work of Hearing Fed
eraI Convicts This Afternoon.
Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 16-The
board of parole of the federal peniten-
tiary here expects to complete its task
of hearing the personal pleas of 800
convicts this afternoon.
A few more than so applications re-
manned to be heard when the night
session closed at 8 o'clock last night.
AS soon as these are brought before
the board it will adjourn until May r.
R. v. Ladow, superintendent of Uni
ted States penitentiaries and chairman
washington tonight but will not take
the names of those recommended for
parole with him.
The list will be sent to Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham in a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
Forner PatroIman Is Held.

Junction City, Kan, Feb. 16.-John
Irvine, a former merchants patrol
man, was bound over to the district
court at his preliminary hearing on
a charge of assault with intent to kill.
Irvine, it is alleged, shot at Assistant
Marshal Anthony King or the morning
of February 4. Irvine testified that he
was in the alley from which the shot
was fired, short time before, and that,
although he was within a block at,the
time of the shooting. he heard no shot.
Irvine was defended by w. S. Roark
of Topeka. His bond was fixed at
$500, which was furnished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
CAR LooTERs ARE CAUGHT.
Goods Stolen at Lawrence From
Railroads Sold in Kansas City.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 16.-Stupen-
dous freight car robberies extending
over a period of years and involving
thousands of dollars of merchandise
have been uncovered here by the ar
rest of Jess Harper, Fred Miller, Bob
ingalls,, Katie Baker. Harper is
negro connected with the famous John
Collins trial several years ago, and
is the leader of the gang.
Hundreds of dollars worth of silk
was recovered. Cars of the Santa Fe,
Union Pacific and Rock Island, were
pillaged and the goods sold to Jew
on Fifth street in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
FORMER GOVERNOR is A1LING.
Click Never Has Recovered From In.
jury Received in Florida.

Atchison Kan. Feb. 16-Former
Governor George w. Click, of Kansas S,
who has been in poor health for about
a year. was unconscious part of
Wednesday and 1t was announced last
night that his death may occur at any
time. It is said. however, that he may
live several days.
Mr.. Click was injured while at his
winter home in Florida about a year
ago and never has recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
FAMILY QUARREL Is FATAL.

John Holding Surrenders at Marion
After Shooting Wife's Son-in-Law.
Marion, Kan, Feb 16.-John Holding,
who Wednesday shot and fatally
wounded his wife's son-in-law, Roy
Rand, at the Grand Central hotel at
Peabody, surrendered and was lodged
in Jail here.
The men quarreled over a family af-
fair and Holding declares he shot in
Self-defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
WIN Copy Topeka's Incinerator.

Kansas City, Feb. ia careful
study of plants for the disposal of
garbage in other cities will be made
by the board of health before the con-
tract for the proposed incinerating
plant in Kansas City is awarded The
board. accompanied by Mayor Brown
will go to Topeka Tuesday, where they
will inspect an incinerating plant now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Miss Katie Weber, 26 years old. is
dead at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Kahler, 206 North Chandler
street. The funeral will be held at
O'Clock tomorrow morning from st.
Joseph's German Catholic church.
Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
Atchison Woman Nabs Burglar.

Atchison, Kan, Feb. 16.-When
Mrs. William Dunton, wife of a res
taurant proprietor here. returned to
her room after breakfast she saw a
burglar busy collecting her jewelry and
other valuables. She stepped lightly
into another room, obtained a revolver
and captured the burglar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

Suit for divorce has been filed in
the district court by Nellie Rudoff,
asking release from John Rudolf,
whom she alleges is an habitual
drunkard and a pay day spender.
They were married in Kansas City,
December "a, 1909. She charges spec
ifcally that he gets drunk whenever
the opportunity presents itself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
JAYHAwKERs TRIM PARAMOUNT.
The Wichita Five Were Outclassed
% to g.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 16-The Fair
mount basketball five met defeat at
the hands of the K. u. college team
here last night by q score of % to 6.
The Wichita players were not in the
running at any time during either half.
Their work was slow and as a result
they landed only three baskets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
Burrlars start Atchisop Eric.

Atchison, Kan, Feb. ia gas ex-
plosion in a store room in the Zel1ers
hotel here was followed by fire,
which, with the explosion. destroyed
the grocery stocks and fixtures. It
is believed the gas was turned on to
cause an explosion, and that it was
done by burglars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
WOMEN HELP HOLD F,RANe,HIsE
Clay Center Fair Sex Will Give Min
StreI BENEFIT

OIfty Cehter FAR Sex VIII Give MINI
streI Benefit.
Clay Center, Kan, Feb. 16-clsv
Center has decided to stay in the Cen
trail Kansas Baseball league for the
coming year and has started active
preparations to raise money and secure
players Tor the coming summer. An
effort was made yesterday around
town to sell season tickets for the
schedule and almost enough were sold
in the one day to insure that the team
will come out all right financially. The
women of Clay Center will also during
March give a minstrel show to assist
in clearing up the debt which remains
from last years games. The town
seems very enthusiastic and to want a
team very badly, which indicates that
it will go through all right No man
ager has been chosen for the team as
yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
Standard Declares a Dividend.

New York, Feb. 16.-The directors
of the Standard Oil company of New
Jersey have declared a dividend of SIS
per share for the quarter. This is the
same dividend declared a year ago.
The previous quarterly dividend was
$40 g share.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

The assault case against James Jor-
dan, a negro police character. in
which he is charged with engraving a
crescent moon the physiognomy
of William Snead, another negro,
whose name is familiar to the police
force. will be heard in the court of
Topeka, this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

P. W. Griggs will run against Georg
H Smith as the Second ward repre-
sentative on the school board. The pc
titions were fled at a. late hour Wed
nesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

in operation. This plant was ins+a11atz
by Kansas City firm. The new nIan+
will probably be located on citv ground
near the Workhouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Perry of 1011
King street, are the parents of a son
born this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

Masquerade suits for rent. SGT Jack
son. Ind. 1894.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable

Scottville, Mich.-"I want to tell you how much
good Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has
done me. live on farm and have worked very
hard 1 am forty-fve years old, and am the mother
that am not broken down with hard work and the
care of my family but tell them of my good friend
no backache and dragging pains for them if they
will take it as have. am scarcely ever without
it in the house.
medicine to be found for young girls to build them
make them well. My eldest daughter has taken Il
II am always ready and willing to speak good v
f. Pinkhams Remedies. tell every one Inject that
and happiness to these wonderful Medicines M
Scottville, Mich. r. F.D.3
When shown such positive and reliable pro.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound really does
wouldn't any sensible woman conclude that t
would also benefit her if suffering the Same2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
LOCAL MENTION.
Big skating race tonight at the Rink,
Lawrence versus Topeka.

After living with him 81 years, Mary
E. Phelps abandoned her husband,
Hartley Phelps, and now he is suing
for divorce in the Shawnee district
court. The couple was married Deem
Der Is, 1882. She quit December so, 1909.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

For so years Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to its credit.
e17sD Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
- to write her for advice. She has
guided thousands. to health free of charge.
Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
MORE GENUINE AND GOWN

Elwood, Ind.-"I was sick three months and
lcould not walk. I suffered all the time. tried
doctors, and they said could not get well without
Ian operation. could hardly stand the pain, but
|my right side the worse. / couldn't sleep at
might, and was troubled with a weakness.
"Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured
line. began to feel better when had taken only
lone bottle, but kept until was cured. IN
lSadie Mullen, 2728 N. b. Street, Elwood, Ind.
What more proof can any one ask?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23

him as 70 the ownership traditions and present status
OF the venerable stately dwellings, seen on each side the
tawny stream When came 20 the turn Of the Manor,
the purser hcs,aed and looked his passenger over be-
fore rcsuming.
40 relation Of Mr.. Darlington l presume, Bust
ness ony You'll sleep in the house and the manager
wife will look after your meals. fine hand al fried
chicken Mrs. Collins they say, and YOU cant beat
her batter cakes Finest wheat crop the lower James
Collins has, but the mansion IS about as bare and as
cold as Grcenlands icy mountains reckon Many q
long wear since there any lie about those premises
YET they had gang Of pasercrs and painters in last
fall with strict orders change color IN any Of the
rooms only make EN- look the same as they used 20
look in Old times Since then nothing or nobody has
come this way and not a stick Of furniture. Hope YOU
won't mind my limiting Sir tina, most people hcrcabou'
think old Mr. Sept Carrington's got some kind OF a
crack in his upper story Well here we are and there
Collins the farmer the wharf waiting for YOU GOOD
day hope you'll enjoy your visit to Old Virginia
Whatever was 20 be found lacking IN the interior Of
the ancien, dwelling reared on the highest point Of the
river bank with It's steep slated roof, high small chm
news. many windows. and noble entrance door, amid
glorious grove Of magnoas and ocus's, or It's orken
gardens ovcrgrown and matted with roses anu all Nov"
ering shrubs and crcepcrs linked together IN ch"ouc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-23

ONE morning, sitting a. his
" desk, he heard ,rll Of
girlish laughter on the driveway
outside the entrance door, and a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-25
CARNEGIE GOES ABROAD
Declares Vacation Finds Him in
Fine Condition.

Andrew Carnegie sailed for his annual
vacation in Scotland Yesterday on the
White Star liner Oceanic. declaring he was
in fine condition physically. morally, men
tally and financially. and hoped that he
would pull through He said he could not
venture an opinion nm the change made In
the Police Commissionership but observed
rat he had great faith On Mayor Gaynor.
ANYTHING the Mayor does" he said, lis
all right"
Asked II there should he an Investigation
- the steel combination would he testify.
VT Carnegie replied. II don't know any
thing about the steel business. but II I am
wanted as witness when return 7 shall
arpear Voluntarily
Mr. carnegie said he had great hopes FOR
President Taft's A0EIo-Ar1erican arhitr7-
ton treaty and remarked that the Lord
had the matter in charge
John Barrett director ~ the Bureau %
American Republics ~ whom M Carne-
eia had given s75ocoo for the erection NJ the
Psr-Auericsn Union buildings. was ~ 'ne
pier 20 bid him zoodnv He said NJ car
nezie had added another sum NJ 5000 n
the original contribution Mr. Carnegie was
accompanied by his wife ard = daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-25
FOREIGN NEWS IN BRIEF.


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49, ,-.-, ,,A be.cr The gunboat replled
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-25
ELIZABETH SMITH MILLER.

Rochester, May a elizabeth smith dil-
Ter. daughter OF Gerrit Smith, the noted
philanthropist and sboiiuonist. and wido"
OF Colonel Miller, d.ed az the family home
I'm Locklsnd Road. near Geneva, yester-
day
Mrs. Miller vas born in 1922 AZ HAMPTON
Livingston County y Y. She was chiehy
known for her activity as a woman surra-
gist In 1851 she introduced the "hoomer
costume. named FOR Mrs Amelia Bloom
er Of Seneca Falls. y. z, editor or ms
Lily" and created sensation ~ wearing
the costume on a trip from Peterboro 20
Seneca Falls. on a visit 70 Elizabeth Cady
Stanton. Mrs Boomer adopted IL after
the visit Of Mrs Miller and gave IL tho
name Mrs. Miller was the author OF IN
the Kitchen" and Chimes Calendar"
Mrs Miller was lifelong friend ard sup
porter OF Mrs Stanton. Being a Quaker.
however she was at first horor-stricken ac
the idea OF the women holding suffrage
convention When Mrs. Stanton proposed
It she said: why. Lizzie, thee will make
rs ridiculous" She was won over, how
ever. and helped organize the convention IN
Seneca Falls in ls4S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-25
HEALTH 70 KING GEORGE
His Praises Sung, Too, at En-
pire Day Dinner.

The health ~ George Y was drunk ard
his praises sung last night A. the Empire
nav Dinner Of The british Schools and Uni
,sr-itles club in So loyal a way that tele-
ratbic signals must have flashed across the
Atlantic Bishop Frederick Courtney. who
,residAd Ar the dinner az Delmonico 8.
started the applause that sent the biz
I-nion Jacks ripping when he said
we have another George now. who.
q far as know is likely 20 take warning
~ the history ~ his predecessors Of the
same name and instead 10 copy the ex-
ample Of hia father dear KIM Edward
and his grandmother. dearest queen Vic
toria T know pers onally and ? more hon
est straightforward. true pure, good
snor-su1anlike Christian man 7 Do not know
than George ".
Every one stood M. vaiiantlv sang God
Save tho King" and then after HIP.
hin, hurrav," drank his health In silence
Another toast was for President Taft'
ohio Bishop Courtnev said. had initiated
zone ~ the most conspicuous events that
have taken place between the two coun-
tries"
charles Johnston one NJ the speakers
said. 81 sometimes fancy that IN this
country If enliehtenmenf attention is
drawn 70 what rs enormously called Brit
ism oppression IN India in order 10 draw
attention from Albany in this state or
Columbus. in Ohio where half the legis-
1att.re NAV soon occupy other homes than
the ones they have at present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-25
HETTY GREEN SELLS PARK"
Residents Of Chicago District
Will Now Get improvements.

pr Trfcr~arr 20 The Tribune
chicago Nav q Gage Park in the
southwest part Of Chicago which for Years
has been afflicted bv lack Of drainage and
consequent occasional floods. at last has
an opportunity 20 1--we ur 10 the last word
Of r- name Hettv Green sold an Of her
real estate holdings there TODAY
soon after the worlds fair Mrs.. Green
acquired 450 acres in the heart Of Gage
Park rs foreclosure Since then its resi-
dents have seen the rest NJ The CITY march
forward while n stood still Their appeals
~ Mrs Green 70 ioin with them m im-
rroverents we're without avail Personal
calls on her I'm New York had no effect
Neither did indignation meetings. Ltiga-
ton was then tried and one suit is stiH
nendirg i'm the local courts. Ducks were
shot i'm the park nearly all the year
round
Done & NcKinon. or the Assets Realiza-
zion COMPANY. the purchasers. Will no"
install sewers. gas water and electricty'
streets are 10 be paved and good side
walks built The purchasers promise ~
spend 100000 for betterments.