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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29
OAKLAND NOTES.

One of the most interesting and excit-
ang occasions that has been held in Oak
land for some time was the contests and
exercises given Thursday at the school
building. At least 200 of the school pa
irons attended and thoroughly enjoyed the
following program given by the grammar
school grades: A song, 1.-The North
Wind by the little girls of the first
grade under the supervision of Miss
White. The second grade taught by Miss
w hiteker, gave two drills, one by the
girls representing little fairies and the
other by the boys dressed as soldiers. The
third grade gave drill and an exhibition
of their gymnasium work, under the di-
rection of Miss Borst. The fourth grade
sang a two part song under the dfrec-
this song taken by the boys of the class
As worthy of special mention. Miss
Hotze's fifth grade gave a drill repre-
Senting old time flax spinning in Ireland
The sixth grade under the direction of
Miss Detlor gave a panorama, the lead
Ing part taken by Miss Myrna Orner, as
sisted by hidden chorus. The seventh
grade was represented by Miss Norman
treble clef staff The eighth and ninth
grades gave exhibition of gymnasium
work under the direction of Miss Wright.
The contests in spelling arithmetic and
penmanship were under the direction OF
Prof VanorsdaL The first arithmetic
prize was won by Faye Lewis of the SB
grade which was a beautiful fountain
pen donated by the druggist j. NJ Brunt
The second arithmetic prize was won by
Maude Gordon of the ninth grade, which
was a book, Heroes of Golden Times, -
donated by John Macdonald. editor of
the Western School Journal. Third arith-
metic prize. a book. ''Prosy Romance - do
mated by the Oakland Blade, and a spe-
cial prize won by Charles Jessop. The
first in the sixth B grade. q book. boy
Fritz in Germany" donated by John Eby,
county superintendent of schools The
spelling contest in which IS participated.
were chosen from the upper classes, the
five best in each class. This contest
which was considered the best was won
by Glen Vanorsdol of the sixth A grade
This is quite a distinction as Glen spelled
down the best pupils in the eighth and
ninth grades. He received pocket knife.
donated by Mr.. L. Poland, an Oakland
grocer. The second spelling prize was
won by Grace Doyle, a bottle of perfume.
donated by DR.. Ensign. The third spell
ing prize was won by Iva Carrothers OF
the eighth grade and was a box of bon
bons, donated by Mr.. ]. c. Lingo, the
grocer The spelling contest was carried
further than was expected and the fourth
place was given to Valda johnson. No
prize was offered for this place but will
be attended to later. The penmanship
prize was between Nellie Shehi and Ny
ron Wright, both of the ninth grade. Miss
Shehi uses the vertical system. while the
other pupils use the slant and muscular
movement. The judges, Mrs. Ash, Mrs.
Cole and Mr.. Oakley, awarded the prize,
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EAST SIDE NOTES.

Mrs. J. e. Parks and son Joseph Mich
olas Parks will leave next week for Bak-
ersfield, Cal, to remain permanently.
Miss Josephine Weaver, 917 Madison
street, is recovering from a severe fall
she received the first of the week.
Mrs E. E. Coburn. 4O7 East Eighth
avenue, left today for Coffeyville, Kan.
for the purpose of moving from Coffey-
Vile to the cottage at 3d Chandler street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Norman expect to
move soon from $50 Monroe street to 32l
Jefferson street.
The choir of the Seward Avenue Baptist
church will have practice this evening
with Mrs. F. H. Jones, 1877 Emmett street.
The first quarterly birthday reception
given by the ladies of the Seward Avenue
Baptist church yesterday at the home OF
Mrs. Chas. Goodrich was a very success
full affair. About so ladies attended and
all enjoyed the social afternoon and elab-
Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. F. H. Jones.
Mr.s David Mitchell of Watson. Kan, is
visiting few days with his mother at
700 Madison street.
from 917 Madison street to 1860 Monroe
street.
7 Mrs. John Weaver, SIT Lake street, who
was operated on Thursday morning at St.
Francis hospital, is doing nicely.
Mrs. Edward Bowers of Jefferson street
left Thursday for Iowa, called by the
death Of her grandmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McRoberts and
daughter Elizabeth, who have been in
California for the past three months, re-
turned Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leaf, Mr.. Ed
Leaf and daughter Katherine are here
from Argentine, called by the serious ILL
ness of Mrs Kate Leaf, PA Klein street.
Charles Simons of Chandler street, who
drives a wagon for Fritton's grocery, was
struck by a street car Monday and
verely hurt. Mr. Simons is getting along
nicely but is still unable to return to
work.
The Mizpah society of the Third Pres
byterian church. held election of officers
Wednesday afternoon at the church. The
following officers were elected: President
Mrs HARRIET Gilyeat; secretary, Mrs
VIM. Patterson, and treasurer, Mrs
George Adamson.
The Plus Ultra class of the Third Pres
byterian church will give a social this
evening at the church. Something very
unique is promised and a large crowd is
expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29

The Shawnee County Equal Suffrage
association will have business meet
ing Saturday afternoon at o'clock at
the state headquarters in the Mills
building, sixth floor.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The Washburn Dramatic club will
present 1.-THE Little Minister" at the
Grand opera house tonight.
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MINsTRELs DRAW WE'LL.
CoIored Y. NJ. C. A. Plays to a Large
House.

The minstrel performance given last
night by the colored Y. NJ. c. A. was
much the same as most home talent
productions. The show with the ex-
ception of few delays. went off il
a commendable manner.
The work of the ballad singers and
end men was exceptional, consid-
ering the fact that several had for
eign substance in the neck, but ac-
cording to the program the songs were
''interspersed with wit and humor'
The gags that were sprung at times
were a little over the heads of the
crowd. Horse one of the extreme
enders stepped out with pep anC
and ginger" and was considered a real
success.
The orchestra, although it ripped ur
a few classy tunes, furnished sufficient
noise for a real minstrel. The work
of Hardin Bryant, trombone artist, was
a feature of the show.
The olio, and in fact, the speciality
work and sketches, were ridiculousiy
amusing. Comedy entirely new to {
great many, was handed out. The Sc
lections Of the quartettes, at times,
contained some harmony, but the grand
finale by the entire company was a
grand sight, and one that will not soon
be forgotten by those who in attend
ance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29

everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29

a beautiful piece of pen work framed and
worded as COMMUNICATING the best pen
man in Oakland school, donated by
Dougherty's Business college, to Miss
Shehi. Much comment was made on this
contest which undoubtedly will be given
again.
Mrs Charles Magee and son, who have
been visiting relatives and friends in Be-
lott. Kan, for three weeks, returned
home Tuesday
Miss Nichols, who is a student at the
Agricultural college at Manhattan, was
Hummeli.
Mrs Frank Axtell of Winfield avenue
entertained the Oakland Forestry club
this afternoon.
Beginning this evening and continuing
until Sunday evening Rev Isaac Christ
of Kansas City will conduct meetings at
24O Michigan avenue.
The Christian church has just been
newly papered in blue-gray paper which
makes a very neat and pretty church
The ladies of the church had the paper
ing done.
ed the w. C. It. u. reception wednesday
evening at the Governors mansion.
The Sunday school of the Oakland
Christian church is pract1cing for pro-
gram Easter Sunday. Each class will
have part on the program.
The Standard Bearers class of the
Christian church are urged to be present
at a called meeting at the church Satur-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Very impor-
tant business will be transacted and ali
members are requested to be present.
Mrs G. D. Webb and daughter Lola are
spending a few days with Mrs. Webb
mother in Ottawa, Kan.
The Vesta Embroidery club held their
regular meeting this afternoon with Mrs.
D. Wolfe on Sumner street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29
c)0mzy

Mr.. Dick Hall has asked guests for
an informal party Monday night at the
Country club.
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Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Clyde Bonebrake spent Thurs
day in Kansas City.
Miss Annabel Garvey will graduate
this year from Wellesley college, and
her mother. Mrs. H. o. Carney, and
her brother. Mr.. Willis Carney, who
are now in Florida, Will go to Massa-
chusetts in June to attend commence
ment, and will accompany Miss Gar
Vey on her return to Topeka
Mr.. J. R. Koontz will leave Monday
for a trip to New York and Washing
ton.
Mrs. F. H. Anderson has returned
from Kansas City, where she visited
her sister, Mrs. c. J. Schneider. dur
ing Mr.. Schmelzer's absence on a bus
mess trip east.
Mrs. C1aud Butlin and her children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29

An art exhibit, arranged by Miss
Kathleen McNutt, teacher of drawing
at the high school, and Miss Mary
Bunker, supervisor of drawing in the
public schools, is in progress at the
manual training building. The ex-
hibit has been open to the public from
O'Clock in the morning until at
night, and Saturday it will close at 1
o'clock in the afternoon. The public
is invited to attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29

of the City of Mexico have moved to
San Antonio. Tex. Mrs. Butlin is the
daughter OF Mrs. Anna Wilson.
Mrs. Josephine Webb is spending a
few days in Kansas City.
Mr.. ]. r. Burrow, president of the
Central National bank, will return
from California Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Quinton will go
to Ithaca, N. Y, in June to attend
commencement of Cornell university.
Their son, Mr.. Alfred Quinton. is a
member of the graduating class.
Mrs A.brecht Marburg returned to-
day from New York after a visit tc
her daughter, Mrs. Yerkes-
The Rev L. w. Williamson will speah
in Gemmell hall, Sunday at p. m. on
the subject. That Book
Mr.. w. r. Adriance. of st. Joseph,
is in the city on business.
Dr., E. S. Pettyjohn spent yesterday
in lincoln, Neb., on business.
Mr.. David Bowie is out of the city
for a few DAYS.
Mr.. Frank Foltz of Lockwell, Ok,
will arrive tonight to be a guest at the
George Hetherington home, on Harri-
son street.
Mrs. Allyn Stone and Mrs. Thomas
Horsfield. will go to Alma today to
spend Sunday.
Miss Isabel Smith, who went to San
Antonio, Texas, some time ago, has
taken position as superintendent of
hospital on Roosevelt ranch near
San Antonio.
Mrs, Clark Witwer. of Burlingame
is visiting Miss Marie Witwer.
Mrs j. c. McClintock and Miss
Frances McClintock will return Satur-
day from Kansas City, where they
went to attend a recital by Percy
Hemus and to hear Schumann Heink.
Rev. Robert Gordon will address the
Topeka w. c. T. U. at their meeting
Monday afternoon at o'clock in the
Y. w. c. A. rooms. The department
study is "Anti-Narcotics,'' and Rev.
Mr.. Gordon will speak on that sub
ject. Mrs. F. Temple is the superin-
tendent and has charge of the meet
ing. The public is invited.
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Noted writer Is Dead.

louisville, KY, March 29.-Wii-
liam Wallace Harvey, for many years
associate editor of the Louisville
Democrat, which was absorbed by
the Courier-Journal in 1868, died yes
terday at Orlando, Fla. He was
magazine writer of note and many of
his poems especially adapted to elo-
cution are found among collections in
this country and in England. He was
born at Bloomington, Ind, in 1881.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29

Lyster Chambers, a charming actor
off stage, is one of those unfortunate
persons who, once having made a hit
in a villainous role, has never been
permitted to play anything but disa
greeable characters since. Now he has
reached the climax in his series of dis
agreeable parts. for he is playing Lee
land the badger man. in 1.-The Deep
Purple" The part is so devoid of re-
deeming characteristics that Cham
bers at first refused to take it when
it was offered him. 1t was pointed
out to him. however, that the part
was wicked enough to be positively
fascinating. He has scored so heav
ily in the role that he no longer re-
grets his decision. THE Deep Pur-
pie" with Ann Sutherland, comes to
the Grand next Thursday.
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Suffrage Bill Defeated.

London, March 29.-By a vote of
222 to POS, the house of commons re-
jected the Cancellation bill on its sec
ond reading. This measure aimed at
comforting the right to vote upon
every woman possessed of the house
hold qualification, and would enfran-
chise one million women.
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CLAWS TO PLAY I,AWRENCE
School Basketball Teams Meet at
Washburn Tonight.

The Clay ward school basketball
team of Topeka will play the Law
renee Central ward school team at
Washburn gymnasium tonight. The
teams played at Lawrence last Friday
evening and the Lawrence boys won
by one point. The game will be free
A good crowd will be welcome as To-
peka does not want to be outdone by
Lawrence. A crowd of between 300
and 400 witnessed the game in Law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-29
Boom Hit Him on Head.

Portland, Me, March 2s-Struck by
the main boom of his vessel as it swung
around, Captain Edward H. Robertson
of the fishing schooner A. W. Park
hurst kas knocked overheard and
drowned last night off Cape Elizabeth
ightship.
The border vidette., 1912-01-06
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. e
 Suffolk

Suffolk
 l. Francis A. Campbell, of Boston, in said County, duly elected, qualified and sworn as Clerk of the 1perior Court, for and within said County and Commonwealth, dwelling in Boston in said County said court being court of record with seal which is hereto affixed, the records and seal of which court I have the custody, do herein and hereby in the perfor nance of my duty said Clerk, certify and attest that John B. Sullivan. Jr., before whom the annexed affidavit, proof or acknowledg- ment taken and subscribed. is Notary Public for, within and including the whole of eaid Commonwealth, doing business in said County. Guly appointed, commissioned, Qual flied. sworn, and authorized by the laws of said Common wealth to take affidavits and take and certify proofs of acknowledgment of deeds of conveyance for lands, tenements, heredita- ments, lying and being in said Commonwealth, in any part thereof, and to be recorded ther-in. wherever situated and however bounded; that he was at the time of taking the affidavit, proof acknow1edment hereto annexed. such Notary Public, that du faith and credit and ought to be given to his official acts; that well acquainted with his signature and handwrit- ing, and verify believe that the signature to the sad affidavit, proof or acknowledgement is genuine |, further. that the annexed instru- ment is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of said Commonwealth.
 Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court at Boston in said County and Commonwealth, this 9th day December. A. D. 1911.
 FRANCIS A. CAMPBELL.
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AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF
 INCORPORATION.

The Territory of Arizona, ss
 County Of Cochise. SS
 Whereas, at the annual meeting of the stock holders ef the Mexican Metals Company. a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Territory of Arizona, which meet ing was he'd at the office of the company in Bisbee. Arizona. on September 26th, 1911, by an affirmative vote of majority of the outsand- ing stock, it resolved to amend the Articles of Incorporation of said company in the fol lowing par t1culars to wit:
 First. To amend Article III of the said Ar tlcles of Incorporation that the same shall hereafter read as follows:
 Artie e III. The amount of the capital stock of the cor operation shall be five million doll 4rs <S5.o00. .OI0) divided into one million shares of the part value of five dollars (S5 .00) per share These shares may be issued in the discretion of the Board of Directors, either as fully paid and nonassessable stock or they may be issued as partly paid stock. Ia the latter case the time when and the conditions upon which calls for further payment OF account ot the purchase price shall be made, shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Such calls may be made even though all the authorized capital stock is not issued or the Company hns in its Treasury uEsold treasury stock, but after the shares have been fully paid, they shall no longer be subjst to calls assessments Said capital stock or any part thereof may be sold for cash may be issued in payment for property of any kind. services, contracts,
 
 acquired by said corporation, upon such terms as the Board of Directors may determine, and in the absence of actual fraud, the judgment of the Board of Directors to the valae of the property, services. contracts, rights, or inter ests purchased, otherwise acquired shall be conclusive
 Second: To amend Article VII of the said Articles of Incorporation that the same shall hereafter read follows:
 Article VII The highest amount of indeb- tedness to winch the corporation shall subject itself, shall Lot at any time exceed two million five hundred thousand dollar IS2. .5o0000 That the said amendments were adopted by affirmative vote of the stockholders re- presenting four hundred and seventy thousand two hundred and seventy four shares of the outs. .anding capital stock of the Mexican Metals Company, out of g total of four hundred seventy thousand seven hundred thirty six ehares. The president and secretary of the company were directed to sign and acknow- ledge such amendment to the Articles Of 1ncor poration ani procure the publication thereof. The signatures of the officer of the corporation req uired by law, to-wit, the St cretary and president of the Mexican Metals Company, are attached he etc and this instrument acknow- 1edged by the president required by Act 9S of the Session Laws of the Twenty Second Le- gislative Assembly of Arizona.
 Witness the signatures of the president and secretary of the M. xican Metals Company this 18th day October, 19l1
 GEO. E. KEITH ATTEST: President.
 SUMMER M. TEELE
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State of Massachusetts. 2 ss la...n E A ffa.l lC oo
Secretary

State of Massachusetts.
 County of Suffolk. '
 Before me John Sullivan, Jr., notary pub lie in and for the state and county aforesaid, on this day personally appeared G, orge E. Keith known to me to be the President of the Mexican Metals Company, and to me known to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and he acknow- ledged to me that he voluntarily executed the same for and on behalf of said company its free act and deed and for the uses and pur- poses therein mentioned.
 Given under my hand and seal of office, this 18th day of October, A. D. 1911.
 JOHN B. SULLIVAN. JR.,
 SEAL, Notary public. My commission expires July 2ith, 1914
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ISEAL1

Territory of Arizona, -
 County of Santa Cruz.
 I, Phil Herol, County Recorder in and for Santa Cruz County, Territory of Arizona, do hereby certify that the foregoing is full, true and correct copy of Amendment t2 Articles of Incorporation of Mexican Metals Company, a corporation filed in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Cruz County, Territory of Arizona, and recorded the 11th day of De- cember l9I1 in said Recorders Office in Book g Miscellaneous. page, Records of said County,
 In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand and official seal this Ith day of Decem ber 1911,
 EsEAL1 PHIL HEROLD, 1928 -1911-6t. County Recorder
The border vidette., 1912-01-06

George Januel, the expert German barber, on Morley Ave. !, in Brickwood building, guaran- tees his work, and respectfully invites you to give him trial. Everything neat and clean. Hair Cutting a speciality If.
The border vidette., 1912-01-06
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

T
 County of Los Angeles ss Before m7. Calvin II. Foss Ga Notary Public in and for said County ard Stste) on this day pers onal1y appeared HodOlfo VazQuez and Lama J. va qH.z- To me known to be the persons who sui -crbed to the foregoing in strumen:, and acknowledged to me that they executed the anne for tine purposes and con- s;derntion. thcrejn expressed.
 Given under myhand and seal of office this 9th day Of October, 19l!
 My commission will expire on the third day of May, 1911.
 tSeaD CALVIN H. FOSS
 Notary Pu.bllc in and for the County
 of Log Angeles, State of California. First publication Dec. 2, 19I1 6t
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TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, -
 County of Santa Cruz, oe

Before Otto H Herold, Notary Public in and for said County, Arizona Territory, on this day personally appeared Lee Reagan and w. H. Smith, known to me to be the persons whose names subscribed to the foregoing instrument as President and Secretary of the corporation described in the foregoing in strument, and such President and Secretary acknowledged to that they executed the same for said corporation, for the purpose and consideration therein expressed as its free act and deed, and by each of them voluntarily executed
 Given under my hand and seal of office. this Fist day of December. ID. 1911.
 [Sea!l OTTO H. HEROLD,
 Notary Public. My commission expires May 28 h, 1912 First publication Dec. 30th. 1911. St.
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IS WITNESS WHEREOF. We have hereuuto set our Lands and seals this ninth day of Ucto- Der. 1911.
 RODOLFO vAZQUEz (seaD
 LAURA J. VAZQUEZ (Sean
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-22
ISOLATED TRACTS
Can Be BOUGHT
Through Recent Act Of Con-
qress Sale Of This Land
is Restored

The sale Of isolated tracts of gov
eminent land is an important thing
for the homesteaders and settlers in
the western part of this state, as it
enables them to purchase tracts of 80
and 40 acres adjoining their lands in
many instances where all the sur
rounding lands have been filed upon.
Since 1910, however there have been
, no sales of isolated tracts, because
the coal land classification of the
government withdrew all of the pub
tic lands from sale. The sale of iso-
lated tracts has ben restored now,
through the efforts of Congressman
l.. B. Hanna, and the law under which
this restoration is made is another
testimony OF Mr.. Hanna's influence
exerted in behalf of the homesteaders
and settlers in the western part of
this state, and proves his interest in
the prosperity of the large class OF
pioneer settlers who are building up
the western parts of this state.
The local land Office has received
notice of the new law which is in the
following terms:
THAT unreselVed public
lands Of the United States, exclusive
of Alaska, which have been withdrawn
or classified as coal lands, or are valu-
able for coal shall be sub.
ject =. to disposition
under the laws providing for the sale
of isolated or disconnected tracts of
public lands, but there shall be re.
servation to the United States of the
coal in such lands
News of this restoration of isolated
tracts to sale will be received with
great interest in the western part Of
the state While other candidates
for public Office are making theoreti-
cal speeches Mr.. Hanna has been ac-
comphshing substantial results for
the farmers and homesteaders Of the
state by looking after their interests
in congress.