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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-20

happy than ever when Mr.. Mckinley
was out of sight The one thing that
comforted her was to have a picture
of him close at hand. She would
often send for him at Cabinet meet
ings and at most inopportune occa-
sions, and he never failed to go, if
possible. Mr.. McKinley's loyalty and
.unshaken devotion to his afflicted
wife is one of the most beautiful chap
ters in his personal history. Mrs.
McKinley's inability to think and act
coherently involved President Nc
Kinley in continual perplexities; but
his patience was unshakable.
He was admirably and tactfully as.
sisted in the social arrangements of
the White House by Mrs. Garrett Ho.
bart. wife of the Vice President. To
do this required extreme tact and
delicacy on Mrs. Hobarts part, be-
cause the slightest attempt to super
sede the Lady of the White House
would have been most unfortunate,
not only for Mrs. Hobart but for the
Vice President. Mrs. Mckinley was
aware of her rights in many ways,
and would have resented bitterly any
infringement if she had known it; but
Mrs. Hobart's grace and intelligence
were equal to the difficult position.
She never forgot for an instant Mrs.
McKinley's rights, and while assisting
her always remained in the back
ground When driving with Mrs. Nc
Kinley, as sometimes happened,
through crowds in different cities,
Mrs Hobart never so much as ac-
knowledged by the slightest bow the
cheers that greeted them, leaving to
Mrs. Mckinley all the honors.
Mrs. Mckinley survived her hus-
band several years, and never ceased
to ask for him, forgetting, for long in
tervals, that he was dead.
Mrs. Washington never presided at
the present White House, which did
not exist in her day The home of
the President was in Philadelphia,
where there was a veritable Republi-
can Court. George and Martha were
not particularly democratic; in fact,
they assumed a state that would
never have been tolerated in any
other persons, which no President
ever dared to initiate. President and
Mrs. Washington received standing on
a dais-think of it, T. r. and w. H. T!
The Washingtons have stood on that
dais ever since Anybody who tried
any hail-fellow-well-met stunts with
George and Martha would have lived
to be sad and sorry. Mrs. Washing
ton was little woman, but very state
ly. 1t was whispered that the i'm
mortal man was a good deal hen
pecked by his naughty little wife, and
visitors, staying at Mount Vernon,
where the partitions are only lath
and plaster, used to hear the General
getting his curtain lecture just like
any other man, and taking it like a
lamb.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-20

seen in the White House was the late
Mrs. Mckinley She was an extremely
pretty woman, who had become cpl
leptic when twenty-five years old from
grief at the loss of both her children.
During President McKinley's long ser
vice in Congress she was utterly un-
known in Washington. She was most
of her time confined to her bed or
sofa, and Mr.. Mckinley spent all the
time he possibly could with her. He
was a handsome man, formed to shine
in society, and naturally fond of So
cial life; but he led life of work and
seclusion on Mrs. McKinley's account.
As part of her misfortune, she de-
veloped an utter dependence on him,
and was never satisfied unless he was
near her.
When he was elected President, a
number of his closest and oldest
friends in Ohio. who had known Mrs.
Mckinley i'm her happier days and
understood the situation, held a con-
ference and deputed lady one of the
McKinleys' oldest friends, whose judg-
ment he always valued, to speak to
him ON the subject She told him
earnestly that it would be far better
+ for Mrs. Mckinley, us we'll as for him
helf that she should not attempt to
take her place as Lady of the White
House
Mr. Mckinley listened with his
usual gentIeness and patience, and
then said, 81 will reflect upon what
you tell me- and what my friends
think and will let you know what
conclusion ! reach
Some days later her went to see his
old friend, and told her, after thinking
it over he felt it was Mrs McKinley's
right, as his wife, to take her place
as Lady Of the White House, that he
realized fully her disabilities and all
the difficulties Of the position, but that
he could not in conscience deprive her
of what he felt she was entitled to as
a wife.
Nothing more was said to him on
the subject, and the President con-
scientiously carried out his design.
Mrs. Mckinley developed physical
strength that had not before been
suspected, and proved herself able to
stand a great deal of fatigue. She en-
joyed beautiful clothes and splendid
but at any moment
was liable to a collapse BY the Presi-
dents direction someone always stood
near her with a newspaper in his
pocket, and at the first sign of an
epileptic attack the newspaper was
opened and thrown over her face.
She had an attack at the very mo-
ment President Mckinley was taking
the oath of office on the grandstand
in the Plaza of the Capitol, and often
had them at White House dinners.
The pain the President endured on
these occasions he bore with noble
.calmness and patience.
Mrs. Mckinley became more UNI
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-20

ST. LOUIS, December 24.-Freder-
lex A. Delano of Chicago, president
of the Wabash railroad, is one of the
three receivers for the property nam
ed by Judge e. B. Adams of the Unit
ed States circuit court. The others
are Edward B. Pryor, vice-president
of the Wabash, and William X, Bixby,
chairman of the board of directors of
the American Car and Foundry Com
pany. The receivers are expected to
evolve a financial plan that will en-
able the road to settle bills amount,
ing to $1,5OO,OOO and at the same time
relieve the operating officials of wor-
ry regarding. financial matters.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-20
rEsr aRIrIsH soYs, MEMORIES

TEST BRITISH BOYS MEMORIES.
LONDON, January 6.-To ascertain
how much boys educated in the ele-
mentary schools of England remem-
Der after leaving school, several Off
GERS in charge of recruiting depots
have put series of fifteen questions
to the newest recruits. The replies
in many cases were amazing, particu-
larly as the recruits generally come
from the larger cities having the best
elementary schools.
AT one depot thirty-five recruits
were examined. Fourteen, fifteen,
fourteen and eleven, respectively,
could not give reply to the questions
as to the identity of Alfred the Great,
Nelson, Wellington and Shakespeare,
and many of the others had only vague
ideas as to who these heroes of their
country were.
Strangely enough even fewer knew
anything of France. When it came to
England, however every recruit an
swered correctly, although only ff-
teen could say what the empire was
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-20

Fine Job Printing, Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-20
Visitors
Invited

We extend a most cordial in
vitation to all interested in
pure milk to visit our depot on
Sheridan Street. In this depot
is handled all the milk distrib-
uted by us and the visitor can
see in the extreme cleanliness
here the idea that we are en-
forcing at every contributory
dairy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
WORLDS RECORD GONE
Braden Direct Clips Quarter From 49,
Year-OId Mark

Cleveland. O.. July 31.-The destruc-
ton of a worlds record that had with
stood vicious attacks for IS years. the
defeat of two strong favorites and hair
raising finishes in IL of the IL heats
raced, made the second days races of
the Grand Circuit meeting at North
Randall track one of the most memoir
able in the history of the sport here.
Eighteen years ago Online, a 4-year-
old, startled the horse world by pacing
an exhibition mile against time in
2:04.
In the second heat of the Forest City
stake for 2:06 class PAGERS, Braden Di-
rect, owned by ]. H. Espass of Denver
and driven by Fred Egan, cut through
well punched field at the three-quar-
tiers and in a wild dash nosed out Bran
ham Baughman at the finish, turning
the mile in 2:03A.
Victory during the day perched on
the shoulders of Eva Cord, the favor
ite, in the 2:20 trot of Adlon, a weak
second choice in the 3-year-old sweep
stakes, of Rraden Direct. the slight
favorite in the Forest stake event for
2:06 PAGERS and of Sir R., the second
choice in the 2:04 pace.
Braden Direct and Sir r.. We're the
only entrants who gained victory in sue
cessive heats,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
LOCKNANE WILL FIGHT
Modern WoOdmen Deputy Resents
Activity of New Order.

The war in the camp of the Modern
Woodmen in Kansas has reached the
point where Bank Commissioner Dol
ley has been appealed to and where
action in the courts is threatened if a
charter is granted the seeding mem
bers, who threaten a new Insurance
order. Charles S. Locknane, state
deputy for the Woodmen in Kansas,
attended the secession meeting in
Hutchinson yesterday and vows that
any attempt to perfect a new order in
Kansas, will be fought by the old COM
pany.
Locknane declares that the seces-
sion movement is an effort to steal the
81, 900 members of the society in Kan
sas and that the new company will not
bear inspection under the Dolley blue
sky law. Reports of the Hutchinson
meeting were grossly exaggerated, the
Topekan says, and declares that there
is little interest displayed in the new
movement.
There were less than 800 delegates
in the Hutchinson meeting-not 1000
as reported" declared Lccknane, land
these delegates represented about 100
of the S25 camps in the state. There
was no general movement for a seces-
sion and the new society offered little
or no relief.
1--WE will fight any effort to steal the
good will and name of the Modern
Woodmen in this state" continued
Locknane, land the society will be
prevented from using the name of the
Kansas Fraternal woodmen, which is
now proposed. Mr.. Dolley has de-
clined to issue a charter to the society
and we will oppose any effort to work
under their present scheme, which is a
mere attempt of a few men to get con-
troll of a few offices and the business
of the Woodmen. If necessary, we will
go 20 the courts and will make every
effort to protect our society and our
members. Reports of the Hutchinson
meeting are mislea ding and should not
be given too much credit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
TO GET RID OF LEACH.
Clarke Sacrificed Judgment to Stop
Row ON Team.

Philadelphia, July 31.-The cat is out
of the bag as to why Fred Clarke,
manager of the Pittsburg Buccaneers,
apparently had to show his lack of
sagacity as a big league team manager
and be outdone in a trade when he
let Tommy Leach and Lefty Leif1eld
go to the Chicago Cubs in exchange
for King Cole and Sol Holman.
According to a member of the Pirates
now playing here this trade some
other trade by which Tommy Leach
would get out of the Pirate ranks was
absolutely necessary to prevent con-
slant internal discussions in the club
and save the scalp of Barney Dreyfuss,
president of the Pittsburg club. Also
it had to be done in order that Hans
Wagner may be manager of the Pi-
rates next season.
This Pittsburg player, who is on the
inside of all the club deals, declares
that some time ago Dreyfuss promised
Tommy Leach that he would succeed
Fred Clarke when the present fighting
manager of the Pirates retired Tommy
according to the story was perfectly
willing to wait and promised to play
bang up ball in the meantime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
SitiOnS

sitions:
Amendment to present tax law
requiring assessment of real estate
every four years instead of every two
years.
"A law requiring an audit of all
county offices at the expiration of each
term of office.
3-An amendment to our election
law making a term of office four years
instead of two, and thus save the
enormous expense of one geenral cleo
ton and one primary election.
4-Under the constitution the state
IS prohibited from engaging in internal
improvements. L would like to see
this constitutional bar removed so that
the state could aid in the building of
permanent public highways Nothing
will help to develop Kansas more than
system of good roads. and, to my
mind, this question is more important
to the average citizen OF une state than
all the tariff tinkering that congress
can do.
These things all concern the state at
large, but there are some things Shaw
nee county and Topeka need, among
which l would suggest:
IA law empowering the city and
county to build and maintain a work
house, where petty criminals. jointists
and bootleggers could be sentenced to
term of work, and where they could
| be compelled to produce something
needed instead of loafing in the county
Jail at the expense of the county.
"A law enabling the county and
city to. build an infirmary where all
INDECENT poor could be cared for with
| a resident physician in charge. Under
present conditions in this county, the
county is compelled to take care of a
large number of worthy unfortunate
people by paying room rent, house rent
or monthly cash allowances.
Two such institutions as I have
mentioned would pay for themselves
in few years. and no time should be
lost in getting them.
Four years ago, in campaign for
county commissioner. I openly advo-
Gated straight salaries for all county
officials, so people know pretty well
where 1 stand on that proposition.
I propose to register lobbyist in
the next legislature to assist in the
passage of the above measures, and in
doing so would consider it as much a
part of my duty as to attend the week
| " meetings of the board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
Notes and Personals.

c. C. stark has moved to 1922 North
Van Buren, street He formerly hVeo
near Washburn college.
Work began today on the foundation
for the remodeling of the Central
Avenue Christian church. The new
foundation will be of concrete and &C.
ment.
O. M. McCloud has moved from Chi
cago and has located at 1872 North
Quincy street.
Mrs. Mary Robinson of Arlington
who has been visiting her brother, y.
T. Gabriel, left today for a visit with
relatives in Emporia- Mrs Anna
Hunter. who has also been visiting her
brother. D. T. Gabriel. has returned
to her home in Arlington
A breakfast was given at the Lukens
farm. two miles northwest OF Topeka
Tuesday morning in honor of Miss Hell
en- Burkett of Mount Pleasant Ia
and Miss Gladys Norris Of Wichita;
who are the guests of Miss dsantl
Sweet. Those present were MIssss
Burket, Norris, Sweet. Helen FUTON
Ruth ogden, Anna Myers, Grace Lux
ems. Lucille Lukens. Mildred hughes;
Elwina Pugh, Hazel Boast ana Hazei
Null.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
0'NEIL'S IDEAS.
County Commissioner Interested in
Legislative Reforms for Shawnee.

County Commissioner Edwin l. O'Ne1l
who is not a candidate for the state
LEGISLATURE believes that the local can
didates are overlooking constructive
legislation of vital Importance to ShaW-
nee county in making their campaigns.
He declares he intends to register as
q Iobbvist at the coming session of the
Tegislature to assist in the passage or
several measures he deems of immense
inheritance to this city and county
Among the measures suggested is an
amendment to the present tax law
whereby real estate assessments wouio
he made once in four years: an amenu-
1nent to the election law providing TOT
an election once in four years, saNlnS
+he his expense of an election and prl-
mary: and an amendment to the stdle
constitution to allow the state to assist
in road making and road building:
AS local measures he suggests a Ia"
empowering the city and county 10 pro
vide A workhouse for petty criminals
and TO build an infirmary to care for
the INDECENT poor.
TaIking of his ideas O'Neil says:
I don't want to NEEDLE in the al
fairs of any of the candidates lot ny e
legislature from this county. put II
does seem strange that out of the
seven or eight very estimable gentle
men who are seeking to represent TINS
county in the legislature most or then
are overlooking committing tnenlr
great importance to the people of this
county, and for that matter the en-
tire state, for, what will help one coun-
twill help all. The thing which is
receiving the most attention is whether
q certain statement concerning the
senatorial aspirants5 is signed up or
not Honestly; I don't believe the
question of who is elected senator,
governor or even president is of as
much importance to the average tax
payer and citizen as the enactment of
certain remedial laws.
I have always thought that a can
didate for any Office ought to stand for
something-have a program, If for
nothing more than to assist in mould
ing public sentiment. You have got to
pound away at a proposition for sew
eral years before much public atten-
ton is directed to it, and it seems to
me very appropriate for a candidate
to propose something while he is clam
oring for votes
/ would like to see the members of
the legislature from this county COM
nit themselves to the following propo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31

Detroit. Mich, July S1.-As result Of
the recent arrest of ten members of
Detroits common council on graft
charges. so strong feeling has been
arcusedagainst the council that many
citizens are demanding the commission
form of government. The ten men ar
rested are specially charged with hav-
ing accepted brides from the Wabash
railroad in connection with the closing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31

September primaries. A majority OF
them profess their innocence.
so far as I am concerned, and 1
believe some others as well, this is the
rawest deal that was ever put up In
Detroit, and the people of this city will
find it out says Alderman Brozo, one
OF the men under arrest.
Il received no money for my vote,
declares Alderman Walsh, another man
caught in the net.
However, not all the members of De-
troit's common council are ready to
agree with the men under arrest.
This is the worst disgrace that has
ever visited the city" is Alderman
John Lodges comment. 81 have always
been pretty strong for representative
form of government, but If it means
continuation of this kind of stuff, asy
give us the commission form of govern
nent as quick as you can get it
This will mean a commission form
of government for Detroit was the
declaration of Alderman Watson on the
bribery scandal. 1.-THE arrests made
cast a shadow over the entire board
OF aldermen and sounded the kneH for
legislative bodies in Detroit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
uon,en want a Congressman.

Dcnver. July 31.-The women voters
of Colorado have determined that one
of their own sex shall represent them
as onpressman-at-large. The Denver
EQUAL Suffrage association has decided
it will not support any party when
refuses this concession. The Demo-
Gratis already have agreed to. the nomi-
nation of Mrs Helen Ring Robinson
to represent the Denver district in the
state senate. If elected she will be the
first woman to sit in the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31

of a Detroit street.
The names of the men under arrest
are: President Gilman, of the council;
Louis Tossy, Louis Brozo, Andrew
Walsh, David Rosenthal, Martin J. Os-
trowski. Alois P. Deimel, Joseph Thei-
sen, Frank ]. Wason, and E. r.
Schreiter.
In spite of the fact that these alder
mer: are under arrest every one of them
has announced his intention of running
for the aldermanic nomination in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-31
Leans From EifeI Tower.

Paris. July 31.-An unknown, ele-
gantly dressed woman leaped from the
highest platform of the Eifel tower
yesterday. Her limbs were torn from
her body when she struck the second
platform and when the body reached
the ground, a drop of 9S4 feet, it was
a smashed mass. Four hundred francs
were found in one of the woman's
pockets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-24
Schedules

The following Washington day pro
gram was given at Lamar school
Wednesday,
P1ay-The Making OF the First Flag
Cast OF Characters
George Washington Robert Mcpherson
Col Ross -----.--- Walter Strickland
Mr. Morris Gilbert News ON
George, a Tory boy -.--. Paul Harris
Betsey ROss---------.---- Clio Russell
sarah Griscom. a Quakeress-
-----.---- Winifred Jackman
Martha Washington .--------
-DOrOtha Mccullough
Betsey Ross --.---.----.-.
Vera Werle and Lillian simmons
TableauX posed by Clio Russell and
Robert Mcpherson
SOng--Star Spangled Banner" School
RecitatiOn--The school House
Stands by the Flag" VIII Roberts
Responsive recitation-'rhe Recess
siOnal' Seventh and eighth grades
Waterman. Tell Us OF the
Night" Seventh and eighth grades
q A class organization has been per
fected by the high eighth grade of the
San JacintO school The officers
elected are. Alfred Woods. president
Maurine Bailey. vice president, NADIA
line Fisk, secretary. and Lima Parker.
treasurer Committees were also
chosen TO select class coIors. pins and
name for the organization.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-24
Dances

Mrs T J. Lattner entertained
Wednesday evening with an informal
dance complimentary to Miss Norma
Brockman, who is spending the winter
in FL Paso.
Mrs. Lattner's home was decorated in
red, white and blue. the affair being
in the nature Of a George Washington
party.
Tiny American flags and red hatchets
were strung from the chandeliers TO
the corners of the rooms. Red, white
and blue bunting was used IN proIu-
sion. the same color scheme being car
ried out in the refreshments Of ice
cream and cake
A most enjoyable evening was spent
in dancing.
ma Brockman. Bessie Barnes, Aethea
Dempsey, Bonita Thomas, Eunice Pres
ton. Ann Lattner. sue Lattner, Stella
Iattner. Rena Shea. Mabel Shea, Val
entine. Edna Thomas, Lila Thomas.
Alicia Swami: Messrs. Davis, Hensel,
Russell Mitchell, Clarence Boren,
Fletcher Thomas Lamar Thomas, HO-
mer Thomas, Casteel, Willie Anderson
Carl Mcqueen, Black, Crockett and
Tie sewing club OF the Philathea
class OF Trinity Methodist church was
entertained by Miss Adeline Closson
Thursday afternoon. The afternoon
was. spent In sewing after which dain-
" refreshments were served BY the
hostess
Those present were Misses Ruby Nil
Ter. Annie B. Marry, Irene Ferguson,
Maud Ferguson, Anne Hughes, Juanita
Smith Tossit Mitchell, Eva Crouch,
Maurine ScheTb, Eleanor Wright. Elsie
Lurkine, Edna Thomas, Lila Thomas,
Gladys King. Stella Lattner, Bessie
webster, Peacock, Margaret Henderson
The usual Saturday night dance will
be given at the Country club. The
Fourth cavalry band VIII furnish the
music.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-24
Euterpean Society

The Fl Paso Euterpean society will
give its third program Tuesday even
ing at eight o'clock The program
follows
Ideal The Emotional.
Characters and program committee:
Rembrandt, Miss Ruth Evans; Poe. J.
d. Ray: Chopin. Mrs. W. R. Brown.
Characterization or Chopin. reader.
j g. McNary.
Voice. The Maiden's Wishes" des-
cription by Mrs WitherspOOn; vocal
list. Mrs. Slough
Characterization OF Poe. reader Mrs.
II. 2. Wright.
Correlation. piano. Funeral march %
poem, "Nealume," reader, Mrs. Oliver:
pianist. Mrs. W. r. Brown.
Characterization Of Rembrandt. read
er. Rev p. J. Rice.
Voice, The Ring" description, Mrs
J.. G. WitherspoOn; vocalist. Louis
CoggshalL
Poem, "AnnabeI Lee" reader. Mrs.
r. c. Groom.
Nocturne COP. 81. No. u. description
by Mrs H. F. Sievers; pianist, Mr.
Sievers.
Poem. The Raven reader. Mr.. Ray
Presentation Of Rembrandts pic
lures. reader, Miss Evans
Violin COP. 9, No. p, description by
Miss Mamie Sexton; viOlinist, Miss
Bean
Correlation. poem. The child asleep"
piano, "Bercuese," (cfadle sOng). read
er, Mrs. \. r Crozier; pianist Francis
Moore.