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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
OAKLAND NOTES.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller are spending
this week with relatives and friends in
Newman. Kan
Miss Ethel Olson is improving from an
attack of the grip. She has been ill for
the past two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carter have re-
turned to their home in Effingham, Kan,
after spending two weeks here visiting
relatives and friends.
Miss Mabel Stewart has returned to
work after being off two weeks, suffering
from a. broken arm.
Mrs. William Taylor of Atchison spent
the day here Monday on a business trip
Rev. II. ". ScholeS is improving after
being quite sick with an attack of the
grip for the past week
The regular meeting of the w. G. T. L
was held this afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Julia Ray on Forest avenue.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur FrantZ have given
the name Hazel Lorraine to their infant
daughter
Mr. G. Hartman is i'll at his home on
AFTER avenue with attack OF the grip
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuler We're
guests of Mr. and Mrs. c. R Cole of Oak
land avenue Sunday evening.
Dr. Whitney of Winfield avenue, who
has been quite sick for number of
weeks. is reported to remain about the
same.
Miss Mabel Daniels of West Topeka
| spent the day Sunday visiting old friends
and relatives in Oakland.
Mr. Bert Lewis will go to Kansas City
| the last of the week to remain perma-
nentIy. He has accepted position will
an electrical company there and will TAKE
/ up the work next Monday
| Mr. George Rake is quite sick at his
| home AFTER avenue.
Misses Dora and Ethel Harris of Car
| bondale are here spending two weeks
| with relatives and friends
| being sick for month with an attacl
| of rheunla tiSnl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
FEAR RACE TROUBLE
Negroes and Whites in Feud in West
ern Kentucky.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 6.-Fear of a
race war exists in Fulton county IN
the extreme western end of this state
according to a communication from the
county judge, received by Governor NC
Creary.
The trouble seems to have started IN
the cotton growing section Of the coun-
ty between the whites and negroes.
Notices have been posted. warning ne
groes to leave the western sectlon CT
tie country. Two white men have been
killed recently and a negro boy was
shot and wounded. Several arrests have
been made and at the suggestion OF the
county judge, Governor McCreary OF
fered a. reward of 500 each for rne
arrest of the two white men, who shot
the negro boy
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WAS NOT KIDNAPPED.
Missing Italian Boy Returns to His
Home in Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 6.-Antonio Mag
giore, jr., 3 years old. for whom the
police have been searching since Jan
uary %, on the suspicion that he had
been kidnapped, appeared at his home
in the North side italian colony to-
day. His father took him to the Chi
cago avenue police station, where the
boy told the police he left home OF
his own accord and never had been in
the hands of kidnapers.
when 1 left home had my savings,
81, with me- he told the police.
4 spent some of this and then
was afraid to go home. I feared my
parents would not approve of the way
I had spent the money"
Captain Meagher questioned the
boy and said it was his opinion the
lad had not been kidnapped, although
he would be held until his story had
been investigated.
Great rejoicing followed the ap-
pearance of the boy at his home. His
parents feared enemies had stolen him
and intended to torture or kill him
if ransom for his return was not
forthcoming.
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1T WAS NOT MURDER.
Officials Change Minds in Oklahoma
Fire Death Cases.

Nowata, Ok, Feb. 6.-Harvey
Hurst, his wife and Elsie Adams, 16
years old, whose bodies were found
in the ruins of the Hurst home at
Delaware, a small town near here,
Saturday night, were not murdered as
was reported, according to NoWata Of
ficials, but were the victims of acct
dental asphyxiation.
A small wound in Mrs. Hurst S
head indicated murder. 1t was be-
lieved the house was fired in an at
tempt to cover q crime. This even
ing county officials who viewed the
bodies and the premises concluded
that fumes from an overturned gas
stove had overcome the family and
that escaping gas subsequently ignit-
ed by a lamp had partially destroyed
the dwelling. Officials say the wound
in Mrs. Hurst's head was caused by q
| fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
TO FIGHT REDUCTION.
Colorado Miners Like the Present Zinc
and Lead Duties.

Denver. Col, Feb. 6.--State wide
protest against the reduction of pres
ent tariffs on zinc, lead and tungsten
is being made in Colorado. At meet
ing of the committee on mines and
mining of the Denver Chamber of
Commerce today subcommittee OF f1ve
was appointed to draft resolutions
protesting against the proposed re
auctions, and to arrange for the send
ing of a delegation to Washington to
represent CoIorado's mining INDUSTRIES
before the finance committee of the
senate when that committee has Its
hearings on the metal schedule
Plans for action are being made at
practically all of the camps through
out the state. it is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
POLITE BURGLAR FREE
~ Merely Intended to Rob Your
House, He Tells Girl.

Denver. Feb. 6.-"Excuse me,
didn't know you were home. l mercy mercy
intended to burglarize your nome.
einca Won are here, I will not attempt
= No harm done. I guess, good bye
This IS what a polite burglar said to
Miss Grace Maxwell, at her home mere
early this morning. He had opened
window and had entered front room
and walked into the hall
AT;ss Maxwell had heard some one
omen the window Thinking that her
brother was locked out, she arose, walk
ed into the hall and turned on the
lights. She did not see the burglar
nor apparently had he heard ner unit
+hav stood confronting each other.
The man lifted his hat and quietly
passed out through the front door
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
ACCEPTS CHALLENGE.
Commander at Rock Island Says Tay-
Tor Cards VIII Issue.

Davenport, Feb. s-Col. Burr, com
n1anding officer of the Rock Island
arsenal today replied to the ultimatum
of the employees that if the Taylor job
cards were issued they would strike. He
said the cards will be issued and that any
man refusing to accept them will be dis
charged.
According to the civil service rules, =
said the colonel, such discharge will
be for cause and the man SO discharged
cannot be employed at the arsenal again.
1.-The places of all men who quit work
win be filled promptly and we antci-
pate no difficulty in securing help"
A movement is being started among
business men of the three cities to Sc
cure a settlement Of the trouble.
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FIND WATCHMAN GONE
Police Fear Journey Across Preacher
Gus Ice-Hat Found.

Chicago. Feb. eAFailure OF lights to
annear at the Lawrence avenue intake of
the CITY water system, four miles off
shore in Lake Michigan, led to the dis
coverv last night that Isadore DeClark'
the temporary keeper was missing; -
Telephone calls to the station IN lne
waste of ice brought no answer IhIee
nolicemen started to make the journey
across the ice but the trip appeared t3 e
perilous and they abandoned 1ufther e.
The mystery was deepened when the
nolice learned that the mans nat hao
been found near shore two days ago
DeCIarIx had been engaged by john
vTiIIrins the regular keeper, on January
2s after the latter had been injured IN j
fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

meet Friday, February g. with Mrs. S.
F. Haskell, SIT West Sixth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Vaughn will en-
terrain their Five Hundred club Thurs
day evening at their home, 507 West
Eighth avenue
Mrs. Clarence Bowman has been Ia
ken to Christ's hospital for surgical
operation.
A childrens party was given for
Irene Madoulet Saturday afternoon in
celebration of her fifth birthday. Those
who attended were Helen Dreyer, Ruth
Corkill, Hazel Ketzler, Meta Davis,
Blanche Dreyer, Marie Schmidt La
Dema Morris, Anna Richter, Gladys
Wallace, Dorothy Richter. Katherine
Stevens, lola Madoulet, Dorothy
MadouIet and Mrs. J. Madoulet.
The Richardson Art Embroidery club
will meet Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs E. H. Widau, 42S Sumner street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
For Chilblains, Frost-Bites
And all Sore Feet

Many persons dread the approach Of
winter on account of chilblains and frost
bites which causes a soreness and Itch
ing at times almost unbearable- IRE
oI1entIv bringing on a nervous condition
To those afflicted the following treatment
will be welcome information as 1t gives
immediate relief and soon cures DIS
solve two tablespoonfuls Of Calocide COM
pound in a basin of warm water mot
hot. Soak the feet in this for fifteen
minutes. Repeat this for several nights
until the trouble disappears.
The action of Calocide compound for an
foot ailments is really remarkable BY ITS
use corns and callouses can be peeiec
right OF Sweaty. smelly feet and tender,
aching feet need but few applications
Bunions get relief instantly Any drug
U4holesaIe house A twenty-five cent
package is usually sufficient to put the
/ worst feet in fine condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
KANSAS MAN VICTIM.
Meningitis at Kansas City Continues
to Grow.

Kansas City, Feb. 6.-Three new
cases of meningitis in Kansas CITY
were discovered here. n. J. Rosinsgl'
a dynamo wiper, is dead. He was un-
married and his parents are said to
be living in Germany.
The second case was that of George
Potter, a cook. He died at 1 o'clock
this morning. He was married. His
parents live at Larned, Kan He was
% years old.
George BeckWith was removed to
the General hospital about midnight
in the ambulance from police head
quarters. The physicians stated that
he was suffering from spinal menin-
gifts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

A lady in Greenville, s. c., recently
wrote a friend as follows:
For years, after preparing doughnuts
with the utmost care, was disap-
pointed to see them come out greasy
and unwholesome looking However,
with my first use of Cotto1ene for fry
ing them, was delighted, as they were
brown. crisp and delicious.
For making doughnutS, pastry, light
bread and daky biscuits, prefer Cotto-
Iene to any other shortening on the mar
ket We even carry pail of 1t on our
annual camping trips through the noun
tains."
Cotto1ene-the perfect Shortcomings
made from vegetab1e-oil; it contains nc
log fat-no Indigestion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
LET OUR DELICATEssEN DEPT
HELP YOU.

You'll always find our cases teeming
with rich, appetizing good things to
eat Some are of a substantial nature; ;
Others are more on the desert order.
For instance among the meats are
roast chicken with dressing, fried
chicken, roast pork, roast beef, baked
ham, boiled tongue. meat loaf beer
dressing, meat pie, etc Then there arc
such delicious eatables as potato salad
spaghetti, Boston baked beans rice
and tapioca pudding. Mexican chile.
picked beets. cold slaw, scalloped
corn, apple dumplings. baked apples,
etc.
The prices are all reasonable and
everything is fresh and excellently
cooked
157 varieties of good things to eat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
DrARsCHrNo CHERRY CAKES.

These little cakes are oblong in
shape with rounded corners. They
are individual in size, each cake being
calculated one portion. They are Of
extraordinarily rich, light dough into
which has been mixed a generous
amount of chopped marschino cherries
The tops are richly iced with cherry
Favored icing. They sell at 10 cents
per dozen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
charged with EnlbezzIeInent-

Kiev. Russia, Feb. 6--CoIonel
Kuiiabko. who was the head of the
secret police of this city at the time
Of Premier Stolypin's assassination on
Sentember IA last, and who was en-
tr5sted with the duty CT the protec-
tin OF the emperor and empress dur
ing their visit here, was arrested to-
d3v in connection with an alleged en-
bezzlement of funds allotted by the
city authorities for the festivities ar
ranged on that eoaasi<-14
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Invitations were issued Monday for
a tea at which Mrs Willard F. South
wick and her daughter, Miss Laura
Southwick, will be hostesses TUESDAY,
February 10. from to o'clock. at
the Southwick home, 427 Topeka
avenue
Miss Gertrude Kitchen left Friday
for Sioux Falls, S. D.. where she has
accepted a position as teacher IN the
high school Miss Kitchel is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs W. w
Kitcheu of 112 WOOdlaWn avenue she
graduated last June from the WlscoH-
sin university of Madison, Wis, hnlsh-
ing the course with honOrs. Since her
graduation she has been stuuylns III
the Washburn law school.' Nea 4i
while. the high school Of sioux ans
when in need of a teacher IN maine
mates wrote to the Wisconsin uLI-
versity and received in reply letter
so highly favorable to their IoPehel
graduate that Miss KitchelI was I'M
uediately offered the posluoh. f1eA
sister, Miss Bertha Kitchen, IS now d
student in the Wisconsin university
and will graduate this year
Mrs. B. F. Akers will entertain the
Duplicate Whist club Tuesday rep
ruary 10.
The D. D. Whist club met Monday
with Mrs. Arthur Mills at her nome
1926 Topeka avenue
Mrs. J. s. Dean entertained the FL
well club this afternoon at her meme
on Western avenue Those Who play
ed for absent members were: MIS-
Frank Bradley. Mrs. Frank HOBART
Mrs. A A. Sharp and Mrs. E. Akers-
X
Among those who will entertain TINS
week at informal afternoon partleS
that the women of Grace cathedral
are giving this winter are: Mrs Geo
crane, Mrs. A. B. Quinton and Mrs.
w. A Morton, who VIII nave guess guess
Friday afternoon at Mrs crane >
home on Harrison street, and mrs y
w. Nellis and Mrs. Shakeshatt, VINO
will entertain at Mrs. Nellls' nome
Thursday afternoon.
The Minerva club Will give a party
Monday afternoon, February Y, IN
celebration of Lincoln's birthday
Mrs y. T. Hazen entertained few
friends informally today in honor OF
Mrs Lyle Dickey of Tulsa, Ok, who
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. ). F.
farrell. Mrs. Dickey formerly lived IN
Topeka and Mrs. Hazen's guests were
some of Mrs. Dickey's old friends
here.
A lot of the women and girls, when
asked for some perfectly proper so
Cietv items. tell me that about all they
hear lately is stOrk news. Apropos
of this sort of news, young VIE
who is going to have new boarder
one of these days, has spent countless
hours preparing the most exquisite
little wardrobe, the cost of which
ran into three figures. When it was
ali finished the wife invited her hus-
band to a view of the articles EN-
sernbIe," and all the delicate fineness
of the work was pointed out to him.
of course he didn't know the differ
ence between hand telling and sail
or's knot, and his lack of enthusiasm
rather piqued the wife. well, you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Rochester. N. Y, Feb. 6--Canners
from all parts of the country are in
attendance at the fifth annual conven-
ton of the National Gamers associa-
ton and allied industries which opened
TODAY in exposition park auditorium
Tonight the delegates will be addressed
nv DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, chief chemist
CT the pure food bureau, Brigadier
General Henry G. Sharpe, commissary
general u. S. A, and Marion Harlano.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
HE CHOKES TO DEATH.
Beef Steak Fatal to Father OF Sixteen
Children.

Traer, Ia, Feb. 6.-While eating yester-
day, Joseph Mathern got a piece of beef
steak lodged in his throat He died OF
strangulation before a physician could
reach the house. Mr.. Matthew was the
father of sixteen children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

see," the husband apologized, Il have
seen it all before Last evening while
you were gone half a dozen of the
fellows were in for a smoke and a
poker game. and [ brought them up
TO see this layout" Young wife
swoons.
Miss Mary MacLennan entertained
her bridge club Monday afternoon
with a guest table for Miss Maebelle
Stokes of Chicago, who is in Topeka
with her mother, Mrs. H. Q. Stokes
They are visiting at the G. w. Find
lay home
The Portia club had a dinner Mon
day night for the members and their
husbands at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Searle, 1929 Topeka ave-
nue..
X x
The drawing shows a beautiful de-
sign for a separate blouse. In the case
in point this has been developed IN
tucked marquisette and lace, but for
one who desires a less elaborate blouse
crepe de chine is suggested. The dou-
Bile fichu of all-over lace is held at the
front below the bust by three long
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
All Can Be
Nice and Plump
Remarkable Result of the New Flesh
Builder Protone, in Many Gases of
Rundown Men and Women.

Prove It Yourself by Sending Coupon Below
for 8 Free, 5Oc Package.
BY George. never saw anything like
the effects of that new treatment, Protone
for the building up of weight and lost nerve
force. Tt acted more like a miracle than
medicine" said a welI-known gentleman
yesterday in speaking OF the revolution
that had taken place in his condition. y
began to think that there was nothing on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
Gains 80 Pounds
in 80 Days

earth that could make me fat. 1 tried
tonics digestives. heavy eating, diets.
milk. beer and almost everything else
sou could thing of, but without result l
had been thin for years, and began to
think it was natural for me to be that
way. Finally I read about the remark
able success brought about by the use of
Protone. so I decided to try 1t myself
Well when I look at myself in the mir
ror now I think it is somebody else
have put on Just 50 pounds during the
last month and never felt stronger or
more .nerNN, in my Life"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
Free Protone Coupon

nmended in Topeka
So Kansas avenue,
704 Kansas avenue,
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

For sale md recoi
by G. W. Stansfield,
Campbell Drug Co,
Arnold Drug Co., %
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mani s 9eu eSn9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Mrs. T. T Hazen entertained few
friends informally today in honor of
Mrs. Lyle Dickey of Tulsa, Ok, who
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. F.
FARRELL Mrs Dickey formerly lived IN
Topeka and Mrs. Hazen's guests were
some of Mrs. Dickey's old trlends
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

The Minerva club Will give a party
Monday afternoon, February u, IN
celebration of Lincoln's birthday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Rev and Mrs. Y. G. TaliaferrO an
nounced the engagement Of their
daughter. Mary Robinette, to Mr.
RolIin Willard Ayers of Hooper
Wash. The wedding will take place
at an early date.
x y
The alumni chapter of the Phi
Lambda Epsilon fraternity will have
a banquet Saturday night at the To-
rnaIra clI1h
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Mrs T &. Dean entertained the FL
well club this afternoon at her home
on Western avenue. Those who play
ed for absent members were: MRS
Frank Bradley. Mrs. Frank Hooar Z
Mrs. A. A Sharp and Mrs + Akels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Invitations were issued Monday for
a tea at which Mrs Willard f. South
wick and her daughter, Miss Laura
FEBRUARY Is. from 8 to o'clock, at
the Southwick home, AT Topeka
avenue.
Evening star., 1912-09-15

models have dark grounds Of cut vel
vet on which light designs appear In
strong relief. while others show threads
OF gold and silver. in accordance with
the vogue for metallic effects.
Imagine wonderfully beautiful even
ing gown OF pale green chiffon. draped
over lace and trimmed with gold lace,
having a girdle and bow of handsome
black velour ribbon showing a delicate
tracery OF gold in floral design!
Opera bags and accessories are made
OF these wide. handsome ribbons. and
they are used extensively for panels on
negligee gowns of silk and lace, also for
crown coverings on hats.
Dresden and rosebud effects are re-
ceiving a good deal OF attention. espe-
eially in narrow widths suitable for mil
linery purposes under the present
fashion regime.
Beautiful jacQuards are seen. One with
q lovely central floral design Is in black
cut velvet, with a tinsel heart, while
miniature floral designs near the
border are in full tinsel. Gorgeous
colorings Of black backgrounds will find
their way on many OF the most ex-
elusive models of gowns, wraps and
hats
Evening star., 1912-09-15

~ OW that the fall and school have
M called the little one from home,
= mother must plan the outfit that
will keep the young girl in comfort and
style.
The keynote OF school clothes. and
other frocks. too. is simplicity. FLUFFY
ruff1es are out of place in the school
room, and cleanliness is an absolute re-
quirement Therefore. washable fabrics.
including cheviots and serges, with an
accent on linens. are the accepted ma
terials for school frocks.
The Russian blouse dress is always
good Its lines are straight. easy, ana
1t admits of a separate yoke: ana q
color note can be introduced in the
broad patent leather belts that suggest
the waist line. These. by the way. are
quite broad in the new models.
The cuirass style Of dress is very
good 1t has large armholes. and IS
batiste. It resembles the jackets or
armor worn in tho middle ages.
Sleeves can be long or short but
for school with its at. attendant nh t,,,wea. wear
at the armhole and elbow. Present
styles allow for this.
Deep collars Of contrasting ma
terials striped and plaid silks being
plain serge frocks.
Shepherds check with bright blue
or red trimming is always practical
and has a style that never leaves the
foremost ranks.
Cheviots OF the diagonal weaves. when
worn with white underblouses. are mod
ish and durable.
Don't forget that buttons are the i'm
portant trimming. They are stylish II
very small and introduced in straight
lines and placed close together. Bright
red, yellow and blue bone ones are
being used In Paris and there Is q de-
cided vogue for ivory or white bone
buttons on dark materials.
High waists are featured, while kits,
side pleats and box pleats are entering