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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21
CHOP SUEY WATERS HAIR TO
ADORN FASHIONABLE HEADS

The hair is being shipped by the
Chinese TO London where large En-
glish hair dealers will convert Il into
coiffures of the latest fashions and
OF various shades. and then ship real
Imported" puffs back to American
soil. The first shipment Of queues left
Chicago yesterday.
The money which the Chinese in
this country will receive for the
hair is to be sent back to China.
Some time ago an edict was passed
to the effect that all citizens or for
mer citizens of China might cut off
their queues or retain them as they
saw fit. 1t was formerly one OF the
strictest laws of the country that ev-
cry citizen must wear a queue, and
those without them were not allowed
to return to the empire on pain of Sc
we're punishment
Most all OF the Chinese in Chicago
have taken advantage of the new
edict,' said Ling. They find the
queues of no service and they are q
great bother. Besides they want TO
look like the other people of the coun-
try, and then. too" he added with a
knowing wink, they like the money
better than the queue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21
Semicentennial of. the
First Year of Nations
Life and Death Strue-
sle---The Going Out of
the Cotton Republics"
By JAMES a. EDeERToN.

By JAMES A. EDGERTON.
- NE most fortunate fact fur
nishes the keynote to the if
tieth anniversary of the begin
ming Of the civil war-the
Union is now so firmly cemented that
the celebration cannot disturb in the
slightest degree the fraternal relations
between the two sections There could
be no more complete vindtcation Of
popular government. Not only did the
Union sustain the shock Of the great
est internal war in history, but in less
than a single lifetime is more strongly
knit together than ever before.
The first year OF the war was not
conspicuous for the number or size of
its battles. Indeed. the first Bull Run
was the only general engagement of
first class Importance. 1t was a time
OF preparation, OF the mastering in
and drilling Of armies, of the planning
OF campaigns, Of a political struggle
over the border states and of the Sc
lection Of generals.
The preliminary steps leading to the
struggle had taken place In the last
days of 1860. They began immediate
~ dIDeT ING elcCLlOu- w men COuST6bS
met there were various conferences of
the southern senators and representa-
tives, followed by addresses to their
states and preparations for with
drawaL South Carolina led the way
in actually seeding from the Union.
her ordinance having been adopted on
Dec. 20, or nearly three weeks prior to
that of any other state.
Without Compass or Builder
The new year opened In gloom and
uncertainty. The outgoing administra-
ton was vaciiladng between the doc
trine Of noncoercion on the one side
and the stiffening Union sentiment of
the north on the other and was doing
nothing e6ectuaL Mr.. Lincoln was
silent as to his coming policy. The
ship Of state seemed to be drifting
without compass or rudder. In this
period of doubt the condition Of the
public mind may be imagined The
only people who seeme6 TO know ex-
acty what they wanted were the
southern leaders. There was no lack
of decision here. On Jan. 3 Mississippi
went out. Florida followed on the 10th
and labama on the 18th. Jan. 10
Georgia cast I'm her lot with her Sc
ceding sisters. and one week later, on
the 26th, Louisiana cut loose her moor
1ngs. Then came Texas on Feb. 1.
completing the seven cotton states, or
cotton republics, as they were called
in the prints of the day, that formed
the FIRST provisional government of the
southern sconfederacy.
Events moved swiftly st the south
On Feb. the provisional congress met
at Montgomery and on the Sth had
completed the plans for a provisional
government. The next day Jefferson
Davis, who had resigned his post as
United States senator from Mississippi
only a few days before, was elected
provisional president and nine days
later, on Feb. is. was inaugurated. So
matters stood when Abraham Lincoln
became president on March 4.
Things now began TO happen also at
the north. There was caution. yes. but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21

Struggle For the Border
States---The Advent of
Mcclellan and Lee---Cap-
tain Nathaniel Lyons
Death to Save Missouri.

no~more indecision or hating The
difference was that the new head Of
the Washington administration knew
as definitely what he wanted as did
the leaders at Montgomery. His en-
tire inaugural address had been de-
voted to the one theme of preserving
the onion. Perhaps he did not yet
realize the stupendOus nature OF the
struggle to reach that end. Nobody
did. Mr.. Lincoln, inexperienced as he
was and unfamiliar with recent inside
facts at shington, vet seemed to
have a keener insight into the situa-
ton and a more lively appreciation OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21
Strenuous.

Life is far from being monotonous
at the Twiller home"
How is that?"
The family pets include bulldog,
a cat and globe of goldfish. the prob
lem being to keep the bulldog from kill
ing the cat and the cat from catching
the goldfish" -Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21

mountain section OF Tennessee. These.
with Virginia and North Carolina,
made ND the eleven states that finally
constituted the rebellion.
Fighting For the Border States.
There then began a struggle for the
border states. which in one sense was
altogether the most important develop
ment Of the year. In this struggle the
north was the victor. Had the result
been different there might have been
another outcome to the war The story
of the holding OF Missouri, Kentucky
and Maryland and Of the cutting OF
OF West Virginia Is Of thrilling IN
terest. While there was little blood
shed In the process. there was general
ship of a high order. The retention Of
each of these states was worth the
winning OF many battles
In point of time and perhaps In
strategic importance Maryland came
first. The Baltimore riots occurred on
April 10. Portions of the Sixth Massa-
chusetts In passing through the city
were attacked by 4 mob, several sol
diers being hurt and some killed. The
troops fred back, wounding and kill
ing many. The police finally restored
a semblance of order, and the soldiers
proceeded The massacre" as it was
called. had a still further effect in in
flaming the north. Its influence on
Maryland was equally great Other
uprisings occurred in outside towns,
and it looked for a time that the state
would be swept into the rebellion and
the city Of Washington would be ma
rooned in hostile territory. Delega-
lions from Baltimore visited the cap
ital with demands that no more sol
diers pass through Baltimore. Some
of the more timid Marylanders peti-
toned that soldiers should not cross
the state at all, which caused Lincoln
TO say rather quantity that as they
could not fly over or go under the
state they would have to cross It. The
famous Seventh New York spent days
of arduous labor in rebuilding the rail
road from Annapolis and finally
reached Washington, marching up
Pennsylvania avenue IN fine form. TO
the prodigious cheering Of the citizens.
Henceforth this route was used with
out further difficulty. Soon afterward
General Butler took charge in Balti-
more, and the uprising in favor Of the
south subsidized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21

Colonel Edward D. Baker, Lincoln's
lifelong friend, lost his life.
On the whole, however, the year was
not one Of discouragement to the
Union cause. The north had been
aroused and united, an army created
and drilled and the border states held
In line. These three things laid the
groundwork for future success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21

the gravity of the crisis. however. than
did those who surrounded him. On the
very first day of his term he was face
to face with the question that was to
prove the actual starting point of the
war, that of provisioning and holding
Fort Sumter.
The Fall of Sumter.
The anniversary Of the firing on
Fort Sumter. which occurred on April
-. has already been celebrated
throughout the land. The supplies and
re-enforcements ordered by Lincoln
were on their way and approached the
fort during the bombardment. only to
be turned back. Despite the discour-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-21

Prompt relief in all cases OF throat
and lung trouble If you use Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Pleasant to
take, soothing and healing in effect
Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
OAKLAND NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones have re-
turned from Wichita, where they have
spent the past three weeks with relatives.
They will extend their visit here before
returning to their home in Missouri
Miss Julia Miller of Mercer, Ind. is ex-
pected to arrive here the last of the week
to spend several days with her sister,
Mrs E. P. Mooreland, and family.
Miss Dorothy Atchison, teacher in the
Bourbon county schools, will come here
the last of this week to attend the school
teachers meeting and visit with her aunt,
Mrs. r. J. Linn.
Mrs. Q. L. Hummell is spending a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hummell
before going to st. Louis to join Mr..
Hummen in permanent home.
Mrs. Lon Dawdy, who is suffering from
severe injuries received in fall is re-
ported to be steadily improving.
Miss Maxine Adams of LeavenWorth Is
here spending several days the guest OF
Miss Jane Thompson.
Mr.. John Massey of Green street is I'M
proving from injuries received in a fall
on Tuesday.
The Social Service league will meet at
the home of Prof. Van Orsdal on Forest
avenue Friday evening.
The orchestra and choir of the Presby-
terrain church will meet at the home of
Friday evening.
Revival meetings are being held every
evening in the Presbyterian church. A
reception of members will be held Sunday
morning. Interest is growing in the
meetings, and several conversions have
been made Rev JOHN H F'azel has
q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA is particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial In
all cases in which a wholesome. strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispeIs colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively thai it IS the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to al and IS recommended by
millions Of families who have used It and
who have personal knowledge Of its exc
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led INSCRIPTIONS dealers to offer imita-
lions which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name Of the
Company California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
SANTA FE NOTES.

Albert Taylor has returned to work
after being off two weeks on account
of illness. He was suffering with an
attack of rheumatism.
Harold Miller has returned to work
in the machine shop after being off
for two weeks with IN attack of the
grip.
Miss Louise Mitchell has returned to
work after being off two weeks suffer
ing with an attack of the grip.
Alfred Jefferson of Emporia is here
spending two weeks on a business trip.
The entertainment to be given at the
Y M. c.. A. for Friday evening will be
under the direction of the Coover Sis
ters quartet of Lindsborg, Kansas.
Miss Ollie Miller is improving after
being i'll for several weeks and will
soon be able to return to work in the
general offices.
c. T. Dawson of Newton is here
spending two weeks on a business trip.
oscar F'rantz of the electrical de-
partment is spending this week in Mel
vern on business trip.
Engineer NJ. o. Smith, who is with
the great demonstration train. is here
spending q few days with his mother,
Mrs B. E. Smith, of 834 Madison
street.
Engineer Moore of Marceline, Mo.
spent Wednesday here on business
trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
Why Lost
My job
Reasons Why Thousands Like Me
Cannot Satisfy Their Employers.

Reasons Why Thousands Like Me
Cannot Satisfy Their Employers.
believe my fate is not unlike that
of thousands of other workers who
daily lose their places for reasons they
do not know and probably would not
believe. When their last pay envelope
comes along it is usually, Y our ser
vices no longer required. II the truth
were known the reason for their IN
ceremOniOus removal would probably
be that their usefulness was destroyed
because of some mental worry, bodily
aitment or general indisposition. These
things, as we all know, are the most
fruitful causes of failure in all walks
of life The battle of Waterloo was
lost because of a headache In this
quick age our minds must be clear,
rapid, active and free from outside in
duences or worry, or else We go down
to failure with the throng of ''fioaters
who go from one place OF employment
to another, giving no satisfaction to
others or to themselves, constantly
growing older and less useful, with no
mbition, no will power, and no hope.
Every man requires from every
other man the best that is in him But
no man can use or get the best that is
in himself until he is first free from all
fretful indispOsitions and worries.
That was my trouble. 1 was full of
troubles That's why l lost my job.
My stomach in the first place was al
ways out of order. and I was worrying
about it and my mind grew cloudy, and
slow. I made mistakes, and grew
grouchy. That was the end.
There are thousands like me. going
about with quick lunch faces, dys-
peptic manners, and repulsive atmos-
pheres No employer wants such mans
services.
Take my advice. A healthy stomach
Is half the battle, for it keeps your
mind clear, and your face rosy. 1 have
a healthy stomach now and hold
good position, and my employer is sat
isfied and so am I.
I started to take Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets which I was told were good for
the worst cases of indigestion and dys-
pepsia- The first two tablets made a
wonderful difference in my condition.
One ingredient of Stuart's DysP epsia
Tablets digests 5000 grains of food
The stomach doesn't have to work at
all The Tablets do all the work, no
matter how heavy your meal.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure
brash, quotations, burning sensations,
bloat, irritation. loss of appetite.
nausea, heartburn, lack of energy, loss
of memory and dyspepsia and indiges-
ton in their very worst forms.
No other little tablets in the world
can do so much. You should carry
them around with you wherever you
20 and take them regularly after
meals Then you will realize what it
Is to be freed from stomach torment,
and have a clear mind, quick MEM
orv. a happy disposition. comfort and
rest. Get Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
at any drug store for soc a box
Send US your name and address to-
dav and we will at once send you by
mail sample package, free. Address
r. A. Stuart Co.. $50 Stuart Bldg,
Marshall. Mich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
CASCiRETS FOR 4
SICK. SOUR STOMACH
Gently but thoroughly cleanse and reg
uIate your Stomach Liver and
Bowels while you sleep.

That awful sourness, belching OF
acid and foul gases; that pain in the
pit of the stomach, the heartburn,
nervousness, nausea, bloating after
eating feeling of fullness. dizziness
and sick headache, means indigestion;
a disordered stomach, which cannot
be regulated until you remove the
cause. 1t isn't your stomach's fault
Your stomach is as good as any.
Try Cascarets; they cure indigestion,
because they Immediately cleanse and
regulate the stomach, remove the sour,
undigested and fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry of the decompo
waste matter and poison from the in
testines and bowels. Then your stom-
ach trouble is ended forever. A Cas-
caret tonight will straighten you out
by morning. 10-cent box from any
drug store Will keep your entire family
feeling good for months. Don't forget
the chi1dren-their little insides need
a good. gentle cleansing, too
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

Mills tea room Wednesday. The other
guests We're Mrs. Gemmell, Mrs War
rem M Crosby, Mrs. William Macfer-
ran Mrs. George Crosman, Mrs. Reid
Alexander, Miss Isabel Mcpherson of
Howell. Mich, and Miss Payne
X
Mrs. NJ. F. Southwick will give a
luncheon Friday at her home on To-
peka avenue for her guest, Mrs. w. o.
Hall, of Rochester, N Y.
X X
Jeane Armour, who plays lilly
Drift, a newspaper woman, at the Nov
city this week with Frank A. Trenor
and John Lester in the SKETCH "A
Yellow Scoop" is a sister of Miss
Christina Bowie of Omaha, a friend
of the Thomas Page family. Miss
Bowie chaperoned Miss Grace Page
and Miss Effie Page on q tour over
Europe about two years ago, and has
visited at the Page home. Miss Ar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

1 Buchanan street, for twelve guests
The decorations and games were in
| keeping with the season of Halloween
! Mr.. and Mrs. George Groshong gave
a Halloween dinner Tuesday night
| Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stew
art, Mr.. and Mrs. F. l. Cooper, Mr.
and Mrs. r. Sawyer, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
J Dixson of Hidwatha, Mr.. and Mrs
Jones of Fall City. Neb., Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Martin of Chicago, Miss Edith
| Sawyer, Miss Bessie Sawyer, Mr.. James
Miller of Granville and Mr.. ]. Cheney
of Everest, Kan.
Mr.. John F. Switzer has gone to
| Eaton, O., called by a telegram stat
ing that his brother. Mr.. Joseph Swift
ger, had accidentally shot himself.
Miss Jean Horton, of Kansas City.
who has frequently visited Miss Eliza
beth Holiday in Topeka, is a student
this year at the Kansas university,
and has been pledged to the Kappa
Gamma Sorority.
Col. F. s. Savage is attending a con-
vention in Colorado Springs.
Handsome velvet turban, $500, at
M. B. Kahrs, with Crosby Bros.
Miss Louise Spencer of Kansas City
is visiting her cousin, Miss Clyde Bone
brake.
Miss Rachel Coston, who is a stu
dent at the State university, will come
to spend Sunday with her parents, DR..
ana Mrs. Wills COStOn.
Mrs. R. K. Pooley of Leavenworth,
formerly of Topeka, is the guest of
Mrs. D. L. Lakin.
$500 will buy beautiful trimmed
hat at M. B. Kahr's, with Crosby
Bros, Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Banks returned
from Denver where they spent the past
few months.
Mrs. Herbert BoaI of Chronicle, AIab.,
Who is visiting her mother, Mrs. r.
3. Gemmen, will return home next
week.
The EIks' club will start Sunday
night furnishing table d'hote dinners.
Full orchestra will play from to g.
500 club tonight at her home, 815 Lin
coin street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Knapp entertain
ed the members of the department of
labor of the state house Tuesday ev-
ening, at their home on Underwood
avenue. The guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Owen Boyle. Mr. and Mrs. John
Gore, Mr.. and Mrs w. I. O'Brien, Miss
Helen Foley and Mr.. W. B.
Shaughnessy.
A Halloween social was given by the
Loyal Daughters of the Central Ave
nue. Christian church Tuesday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. D.
Spencer. A program was given as fol-
lows: Piano solo, Miss Mabel Spencer;
music by male quartette, Messrs. Non
kin, HOrner, Wharton and Myers;
reading, Mrs. J. L. Campbell; solo, (Mrs
Dodge accompanist) Mrs. Partridge;
Kennedy; solo, Mrs. Laura Sanders;
bass solo. Mr.. Frank Myers; reading,
Mrs. J. Campbell; solo, Miss Spencer,
music, Male Quartette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

in duh rose ribbon with green
ribbon leaves. The nnuff of gold
procade in full lose folds was
edged with broad bands of skunk fur
and lined with the shirred pink crepe,
while deep frills of cream lace finished
the ends. The cavalier bag of broca1e
was likewise edged with the skunk fur
over a deep gold bouillion fringe. The
pocket flap was bound with a round
woven gold cord and the bag was sus-
pended from the shoulder by the same
heavy cord Of dull gold.
The exquisite blending of brown ana
golden tones, the soft touches of pink
crepe and cream lace. carried to per-
fiction the color scheme OF the beautf-
full maiden herself, until it seemed that
her garments must have been woven
for her by her fairy god-mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

Quite the latest fad is for fancy muff
and cavalier bag to match ones hat,
and very handsome. indeed, are some OF
these novelty sets. Stepping from her
electric in front of Tiffany's the other
day, I saw a beautiful girl with eyes
and hair of golden brown and the
peaches and cream complexion that
usually accompany them. She wore
brown velvet suit and a hat, muff and
bag, in cloth of gold brocaded with
black, and trimmed with skunk fur.
The little poke bonnet was edged
about with the fur and faced with crepe
in a delicate sea shell pink. The back
was slashed open and laid back in two
points showing the softly shirred pink
lining. About the top of the crown
ran a wreath of little pompadour roses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
This Hair Remover
Works Like Magic

paste made with water and plain
powdered delatone and applied to a
hairy surface will remove every trace
of hair or fuzz. The paste should be
left on the skin two or three minutes,
then removed and the surface washed.
This will leave the skin hairless, Arm
and white If the growth is very thick
or stubborn, 1t may require a second
application.
Druggists charge one dollar for an
original one-ounce package of della
tone, but to those afflicted with super
huous growths this will prove far
cheaper than the electric needle, while
the absence of the attending pain, and
time-consuming trips to the beauty
parlor will be appreciated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

A sustained and growing interest is be-
ing shown in the work of the society,
which is making Investigations reveal
ing facts of Importance to science and
history and of personal enlightenment
to the members.
For one who desires a smart design
from which to make a charming frock
OF silk this model is pictured. The
wide rever again appears, in this case
turning straight back from a heavily
embroidered panel which apparently
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02
Attention.

All members of the Court of Honor
are requested to meet Friday Afternoon,
at 2 o'clock at the hall, 701 Kansas
avenue. to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Julia B. Bennett.
]. S. ZINN, Chancellor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

If you want something for that cough
and cold. Shows Pine Expectorant will
bring relief at all druggists or call 74S
and have 1t delivered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-02

The largest and best assortment OF
fall bulbs in the city. The thinner
man Seed company.