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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19

Will Handle Inaugural
Ceremonies in January.
Elaborate Plans for Democratic
Program in Topeka.

Plans for the inaugural ceremonies
January IS are in charge of l. NJ. PEN
we'll, a well known Topeka business
man and Democrat, who will announce
the inaugural program early next
week. Mr.. PenweIl was today placed in
charge of the ceremonies for the in
auguration of GoVernor-elect George
H. Hodges and with the assistance of
officers of the Democratic state COM
mittee expects to make the 1918 in
augural ceremonies a notable political
event.
Because Hodges is the first Demo-
cratic governor in Kansas since 1897,
the Democratic leaders of the state
plan to make the inauguration an event
of more than usual note. The mere
fact that Hodges will take his oath
of office on the 18th is not the least
bit discouraging to the men in charge
of the program. Plans for the enter
tainment of several hundred Kansas
Democrats who will come to Topeka
for the inauguration have been dis
cussed by Mr.. Pen,Tell and members of
the state committee. 1t is generally
believed that the Hodges inauguration
will bring more politicians to Topeka
than any similar event in a number of
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
TO Wed MISSTHAW
Sister of Noted Slayer of STAN
ford White to Be a Bride. {
Was Formerly Countess of Var
mOUth-TO Marry Whitney.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 19.-Cards will
be issued tomorrow by Mrs. Charles
Whitney of Boston announcing the en-
gagement of her son, Godfrey w.
Whitney. to Alice Cornelia Thaw.
formerly the Countess of Yarmouth
and since her divorce from him known
as Mrs. Copley Thaw. The date of
the wedding has not been set but it
will probably take place in the spring.
The fiancee of Whitney is the
daughter of Mrs. William Thaw and
a sister of Harry Kendall Thaw. She
today opened her new home in Wash
ington, d. c., but will spend the
Christmas holidays with her mother
here, when arrangements will be made
for the wedding.
Mrs Thaw at her home tonight con-
frmed the announcement of her
daughters engagement but was reti-
cent in giving particulars. Mr.. Whit
ney is the son of the late Charles
Whitney of New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
HOLDS UP AGENT
Lone Bandit COmpeIs LinwOOd
Man to Turn Over Cash.
EnfOrceS Demand With Gun
Play-SuSpect Arrested.

Linwood, Kan, Dec. 19-Driving
Agent G. A. Hoar into the Union Pacific
station here last night at the point
of a gun an unknown bandit compelled
the agent to turn over to him the con-
tents of the cash drawer, amounting
to about SIG. A man who answers the
description of the lone bandit, and who
is said to meet every requirement of
identification, was arrested this morn
ing at DeSoto. He gives the name of
Morris, and the Union Pacific officials
believe he is the robber.
AS Agent Hoar went out to turn out
the station lights, preparatory to going
home, a voice accosted him, and turn
ing around he found himself looking in
to the barrel of a revolver. The man
was masked with a blue handkerchief
covering his face
GO back in the station he COM
manded briefly.
Hoar complied.
Turn over the money" he said The
agent did so. The robber took it and
hastily left the premises.
The man who is under arrest is said
to have been carrying a gun, money
that answers the description of that
taken from the station agent, and also
to be carrying a blue handkerchief. He
is a stranger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
PUTS STOP TO IT
Probate Judge Calls Halt on
Early Marriages.
No Brides Under Is Years of
Age in Topeka Court.
REFUSED GIRL OF THIRTEEN
Said MatrimOny at This Age
Resulted DisaStrOusIy.
Man of 25 Said His Love for
Maid Was True.
REFUSED GIRL OF THIRTEEN

81 have officiated in only two mar
riageS in which the bride was less than
Is years old In both instances the
marriages resulted disastrously. am
not going to take another such risk
I absolutely know it is best for you
not TO marry"
This statement by W. F. Schochr
probate judge, swept away the work
of months on the part of a would-be
groom, aged 25 years, and his would
be bride, aged IS. Week after week
of coaXing her dear old daddy on the
part of the maid had at last won over
his consent to a match he opposed on
the ground that the girl was too young
IT was after Z o'clock Wednesday
night when a woman, accompanied b.
two men appeared at the home OF the
Judge and wanted to be married The
father of the bride said he had come
along 20 give his consent to the matcn.
All went well until the judge asked
the age of the bride to be. She an
swered:
Thirteen
Then there was a stop. Turning to
the father the Judge demanded:
why do you want this 10 year old
girl to marry?
81 don't want her to marry. judge,
but she has coaxed and pestered me
about this thing until L at last gave
in
"And why do you want to marry a
10 year old girl?' demanded the judge
of the Irrespective groom.
The groom, blushed and smiled but
didn't answer.
Then the judge delivered the above
stated ultimatum. The father was
plainly pleased. But not the groom.
He pleaded with the court.
My love for the girl is honest" he
said. I'm not ashamed of it. 1 want
to MARI yher. I'll be good to her
and we can be happy.
But this plea didn't move the judge.
I've married two girls under 10
since L took Office he said. These
wrecked four lives. L will
not take chances again
And so two hearts that fain would
beat as one are still a pair. The cou-
pie may wed elsewhere. In fact Judge
Schoch today declared he expected
they were in Missouri. But the judge
says he is more than repaid for miss
ing the fee by the fact that he hasn't
the worry over their future upon him.
And the names? You don't know
Judge Schoch. ~
Pm sorry for these young people,,
he said. II do not want to attach any
to the occasion. They
are unhappy enough-~1Fhey have COM
mitted no wrong. III protect them all
| can. L merely think it would have
been wrong for them to marry.
shall not tell who they are"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
INDOOR Y. NJ. C. A. MEET
All Schools in City Will Contest New
Years Day.

Each school in the city has been in
vited by the physical department of
the Central Y. NJ. c. A. to send ten
representatives to participate in an in
door relay contest in the gym of the
central building New Years morning
at O'Clock. This will be the biggest
athletic event for the youngsters that
has been held in Topeka in months.
Membership in the association is not
necessary to entrance in the events.
Each boy, however, is required to bring
a calendar as an entrance fee. An
exhibit will be made of the calendars
and three prizes will be awarded: One
to the boy who brings the best looking
calendar another to the one who hands
in the best homemade article, and a
third to the boy who brings the fun
NEST specimen.
The general public is invited to the
association building in the evening.
There will be entertainment in variety.
An amusing feature will be a base
ball game between the lean and the
portly gentlemen Weighing not less
than 200 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
NURSES AFTER QUACKS
Kansas Association Recently Organ
lied for a Good Purpose.

Kansas nurses not only maintain an ac-
tive social and business organization. but
the state charter board has granted them
a charter to do business in the state.
Under the title of the Kansas Association
of Nurses, a half dozen prominent nurses
have organized to furnish efficient nurse
assistance and to drive the ''quacks' out
of business in the state. Following the
issuance of a charter the heads of the
new association will urge the passage of
d bill by the 1913 legislature compelling all
nurses to pass state examination before
being permitted to use the initials r. N
registered nurses-after their names
The incorporators of the association are
its officers. They are: Mayme Conklin,
Topeka Lydia c. Blakely. Topeka; Mrs.
NJ. Butters-Saylor, Wichita; Mrs. Alma
Revelle-O' Keefe, Wichita Laura B. Bull,
Wichita; Grace Heinrich, Wichita;
CharIien Zeeller, Kansas City, Kansas;
Nellie V. PYLE, Kansas City, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
STOLE THE EVIDENCE.
Station Is BurgIarized for Incriminat-
ing Records.

Verden, Okla, Dec. len what
the police assert was an attempt to
destroy evidence against several prom
inent citizens of Chickasha, who, they
say shipped in their Christmas
liquor" through this town, the Rock
Island station here was broken into
early today and several leaves from
the freight and express books stolen.
A deputy L. S. marshal at Chickasha
recently confiscated 175 gallons of
whisky here addressed to Chickasha
Police assert the stations
books were to have been used as evil
dence to show that the liquor was
and to whom it was consign-
ed. Shipments of liquor are not ac-
cepted at Chickasha because of its
proximity to Indian settlements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
HEART and HOME PROBL EMS
CBy Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson.)

(By Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson.)
Dear Mrs. Thompson: obs it
right for a girl to walk home from a
party with a boy? (2)-What does
it mean when a boy passes by. and
smiles at you? (3)-When a girl and
boy walk home together and he has
hold of her arm, do they go together?
(4)-What does it mean when you
dream that boy kisses you?
()-There is nothing wrong about
it if he is gentIemanIy and the girl
does not forget to be ladylike- CD
1t probably means that he is pleased
to see you (S)-It's not sure sign
about the boys, my dear.
Dear Mrs. thompson: (D-How
should Robespierre be pronounced?
(2)-How is trousseau pronounced?
(3)-ShouId peas, when served as a
spoon. Apple sauce? Can you give
a general rule for these things? o.
What is good corn cure?
(5)-When passing dishes around a
table. which way should they be
passed? (6)-Should spoons always
size of the spoon material in the way
they are placed before setting the
table? G)-How long before the
wedding should an engagement be an
nounced? (s)-How long after the
wedding should announcement cards
be sent out? (9)-HoW long before
the date on them should At Home
cards be sent out? BLACK EYES.
G)-Robe-es-pe peer; accent on last
syllable. (2)-Tros-soo; accent first
apple sause with a spoon. Solids are
taken with a fork. (D-The best
corn cure I know of is keeping a
fresh bit of banana skin tied with the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
REOPENS U. P. CASE.
Z. S. Supreme Court Is Asked to
Take Further Action.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The supreme
court of the United States today took
under Amusement a combined motion
of the government and the Union
Pacific railway attorneys for a more
specific decree as to the rights of
Union Pacific stock holders in the or
dered distribution of 1926, 65O,000
worth of Southern Pacific stock
owned by the Union Pacific Railway
company. The railroad attorneys want
the Union Pacific stock holders ex-
cIusively to be allowed to buy the
stock. The government is opposed to
such exclusive privilege The courts
action may be announced Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
LIFE PRISONER AT 20.
Harry Asher Is Sentenced for the
Murder of Al. Hatch.

Kansas City, Dec. 19.-Harry Asher,
aged 20, was sentenced to life i'm
prisonment in the criminal court here
today upon a plea of guilty to the
charge of being one of the four boys
who held up Al Hatch, a saloon keep
er recently, and shot him when he
took the holdup as a joke. When
Hatch died the charge against his as
sailant was changed to murder. Jas.
Harper brought to trial on the same
charge as Asher pleaded mot guilty. -
Harry Beasley charged with being a
member of the party is yet to be tried.
The fourth boy was never captured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
DISMISS OLD SUIT.
Case on Calendar Al Years Finally Is
Disposed OF.

San Francisco, Dec. ia suit which
has been upon the calendar of the United
States district court here for AZ years was
dismissed yesterday by Judge William c..
Van Fleet. The suit was brought in 1865
by Theodore Leroy, styled a subject of
the French Empire" against Daniel Casey
and number of other defendants, whom
Leroy prayed the court to eject from a
large tract of land in the San Joaquin
Valley, alleging that he had been Illegal
ly dispossessed.
The present owners of the land moved
the dismissal of the suit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
FALLING SOOT--FIRE.
Two Blazes Today Caused by Burning
of Coal.

Beware of SCOT on the roof 1t
caused two fires today near noon-the
first at 225 Madison, the second at
1925 Harrison street. The house on
Madison is a wooden dwelling, owned
by F. n. Thurman, and occupied by
James DeMoss. The loss was trifing.
The house on Harrison is occupied
by c. Wragovich, and is a small frame
building; the loss sustained was about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
HALT IN EGG CRUSADE.
Illness of Leader Causes Halt in Fight
for Lower Prices.

New York, Dec. 19.-The 'womens
crusade for forcing lower prices of
eggs, butter and other produce, was
brought to a temporary halt in New
York today by the illness of Mrs. Ju-
liam Heath, commander in chief of the
movement. Her heutenants declared
that she had broken down under the
strain of her work of the past ten
days. She expects to be back at her
work again in a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
STARTS TONG WAR.
Believed to Be Aftermath of War of
Year Ago.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. ia tong
war believed to be an aftermath of
the murder of Seid Bing in Portland,
a year ago, broke out in Chinatown
last night when Wing Song, a mem
Der of the Hop Sing tong, was shot
and killed by an unknown assailant
as he was walking down the hall of a
Chinese hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19

white inside against the corn. 1t
takes out pain, the corn will soften
and YOU can cut it out in week or
two. -,
(5)-Dishes are served from the
left (6)-Dip the spoon away from
the person using it. The spoon TO De
first used is placed at the outside. ~
Three months is the usual time. (e)
(9)-Send them with
the announcement
4
Dear Mrs. Thompson: 1 am girl
of nineteen and in love with a fellow
one wear my senior. I met him at
dance about three months ago and
have been quite friendly with him
ever since. He has called on me sew
eraI times since and took me to places
of amusement. He always acted like
a gentleman in my company L met
him at a dance a few weeks ago and
he seemed very cool. / haven't said
ANYTHING to hurt his feelings. My love
for him is still warm. Is there any
way I could win him back, as I feel
very bad? HEARTBROkEN-
Perhaps you let him see that you
are in love with him and he wishes to
discourage you. Do not notice his
GOODNESS. Just be friendly and a little
bit distant. If he cares for you he
will soon get over the GOODNESS. If
he has grown tired of you, let him go.
There as others.
Dear Mrs. Thompson:-I am goins
with a young lady, but before 1 went
with her she had gentleman friend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
ELECTS WOMAN MAYOR
Oregon to Try Out Female City Adj
miniStration.

Warrenton, Oregon, Dec. BY a mar
gin of 16 votes, this town elected Miss
Clara Munson. its mayor, yesterday. Miss
Munson has the distinction of being the
first woman mayor elected in oregon. She
headed the citizens ticket and was NOM
mated at mass convention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
CHRISTMAS DIVORCES.
Forty Are Asked as Xmas Presents in
New York.

New York, Dec. 19.-Forty mis-
mated men and women have asked the
supreme court here to make them
Christmas presents of divorce DEGREES.
All the cases are on the calendar of
undefended causes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19

she went with about Az years. Abous
a month ago she told him she did not
care for his company, but now she H.
afraid he will harm her. What shall
1 do? She said she likes me better
than him. 1 also care for her.
EG
If you love each other, get married.
Then you can protect the girl.
=
Dear Mrs. Thompson:-I have been
receiving a young mans company for
two years on an average of twice in
three months He shows the proper
respect as well as devotion but since
his proposal of marriage he sometimes
seems to be in "dreamland," and does
not talk as much as 1 think he should.
Should 1 consider that indifference and
return it, or should 1 not let him
know 1 noticed it and talk on in my
usual manner?
MAUDE
He is probably quite happy and con-
tented, and likes to be entertained ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
FRIDAY Specials

Tomatoes Defiance brand, the
quality is classy, can. LAG
Raisins, fancy seedless, 4
Cranberries finest quality,
L 10. .AE72S
Cranberries, a little ripe,
Oranges, fancy Florida,
good size, doz. ... SOC
English Valnuts, new 1912
crop, medium size, 10. 1Sf ];
or 2 ID. for ........... 35e
Holly, very fancy, lb....... Use
Apples, Mammoth black twig
fancy, peck ..........4 Oe
Fresh Pork Shoulder whole"
10. log
Oranges, Sunkist, largest size,
SOC value, dozen ..-..... S9e
Candy, mixed, 1212c value,
Id 70 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19
Christmas
Groceries

Underpriced. The quality of
these goods are guaranteed and
look at the savings in price.
Free Delivery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19

If you love each other, get married.
Then you can protect the girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19

white inside against the corn. 1t
takes out pain, the corn will soften
and Won can cut it out in a week or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-19

Dear Mrs. Thompson:-I am goins
with a young lady, but before I went
with her she had a gentleman friend
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08
DOES TOBACCO HURT
 GIRLS OR VISA VERSA

PARIS. Jan. 31-The state tobac-
 O factories of France have decided to replace the women and girls there employed by machinery. The fingers and lips of the cigarette-makers are presumed to be insulflciently clean to satisfy the dictates of modern hy. siene and women will be forced to seek employment elsewhere. To find it will not be easy for them
 Whether the tobacco harms the girls or the girls the tobacco is not apparent from the official pronounce ment. but figures are said Co have been produced which prove the inju- nous nature Of this manual and labial labor. Even SO. there are many who consider this discharge of such an army of workers as exceedingly un- just. and the unhappy cigarette girls are beginning a rather gloomy new year
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08
n.-,..., n-..l snr.--lilion-

Tho greatest superstition lu Persia Is what Is known rs tho evil eye" Nou must noi say io sawr onr whom you meet "How vcl you arc looking" for i, you do aud that person Is taken il' u win be no.ausc you gave him the oyIl eye Ton must not sly to a mother "wha' pretty naHy" What a bright chi'd." Tor lg you do and any thing unfortunate happens Co the child vou wiH he considered responsible Many mothers lct their children go dirty and poorly clothed in order that they may not attract favorable atten- Hon. The sign which Is thought Co have some power Co avert thc evil eye consists in holding the second and third fuCcrS Oor hath hands close Co thc naluis with tbc thumbs, while tbe other aurers are exrrudcd straight out Then with the hands behind you you make a dowrv ard movement three times. Los Aurslcs Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08
EL--r--- Ir Eralsrd.

There i-a popular Uug quite crronc .,rs belief fr..f a earm.u Inv right Y c'e-ufne e-f-rs l0 Fna'an6 A lcEal ar.tcr ni.un rnara man who enters a 3e.d for u, nurruse of c'c7uinE can 11f be rrnserutcI for truSnass received tra dubious surp1r; nf Rayksiuuc Rut majority or iud-as do.iIrd la a .r~a which came before the old court of common pleas that to grant a gen e-7l right Co rIr7m would he contrary Co ruhf, policy. because H would "do mo-ari7e uc pror and "oTCn wide door Co fraud" In many narts af Eng
 and Che rFivilnEe is confined Go tho
 wives and children of the h3rvesters. Vet the nIiyncCr of cleaning became SO firmly established in England that thc local custom has been recognized hy many acts or parliament In some country district, tho 'g.o1uiuE hell ts sHl regularly unu from thc tower Of tnc parish churrh during harvest tide twice a day Co let tho g'ganCrs know when they may commence and when thrv must fnlsb Westminster Ga. -rfHa
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08
BLACK THOUGHT TO
 sE STRONGEST cANoioATE

DAWSON, Feb. lon Tuesday E A. Vert. chairman Of the Yukon Con. seryadve Club. received the follow Ing telegram:
 VANCOUVER. Jan So-You know how We feel Have one on me Black has been appointed Commission' el. tSignedl "J Black.
 Nothing has been received here confirming the above. On Monday ,be News had a special from ottawa saving Goodeve Of the Kootensys, vas making a hard fight for the com mfssioncrship; that Jim McKinnon. the AtIin Wonder. had a strong Nova Scotia backing. but that Black was tRorrh; Co De the strongest candi- date
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08
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 The iu8ajfJ n7.tre Hf thc CdIness Ia well Illustrated lHa HE.'nG story which heard Hau u ..anuHl mari. tur customs 1....... '. u. hn liar rir-," ou fbc E|. E.. tr il'i lcut oegurru -r.ss. .... n .u au attempt tu uyul , small 3mouHt or s-r.Hwu .a ,. was headed for SHanas.E
 "An important a-.. n[ down river Fraar." said 'hr o1 I.I .a H#. lion, 'Is ,he IttIc hrllsd aud snHnErl cap worn rv the Chin aSc eHlarru from two Co six years of RCn lu up1ssiU- a number 1f boxes og these i0 the spring nf la"t | chanced Co uo.i.e that tla tiadc from the H;t'e belt fu the center uf thC -ap | was examining was rather mai- fed. Forciuc ir open purely on' o' ruri0S.tv. ! was HS.nniSIvj Co tni a tiny pellet oC opium hardly quarter rf an inch i- diameter which had been substituted for ,he clguucr or course ue had Co search tbe whole lot and our aggregate haul from about 5000 rnrs-a couple of days wurk fer us was less than ten pounds of opium '- Wide World Magazine
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08

Because the Government has pro. yided no fund for the protection of men who wander holplessly insane through Alaska. Frank Schmidt. an old time Alaskan, vaa frozen to death an the trail between Discovery. Long creek. and the Ss'atna at the begin airC of last week. The body was .onod last Wednesday week by AL nhoase Ffchette. Eusebe Narcotic Thomas Coniff. William Furan and Thomas LaIiberte. while they were on the way to Gold Hun. and NIT. Fichette immediately returned to the city to report the occurrence to the authorities.
 When found the body was lying on it's back with the hands in such a position as to indicate that death had come while the poor fellow still was trying to keep going. Around one foot was wrapped an old shirt; on the other was a gunn.Fsack covering; the hands were totally unprotected; behind him in the snow were the marks of his dying struggle, slowing where he had fallen again and again in the attempt to keep going
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08

c. B Roshart. pioneer resident of Skagway and si prospector Of much experience. was in whitehorse the early part of Che week on his way to Nauseu creek. where he will spend few weeks and may go furth- pr down the Yukon He came from
 Sagway by dog team and continued
 own the trail by the same mode of ravCl
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-08

A News special from Ottawa says: IT, Thompson has arranged to have Hree EeoloEists and a diamond drin svner sent from Ottawa to Yukon . he coming summer Co assist Tn open 7g promising quartz properties in -arious parts Of the territory. The 1riH man win spend the season in .he vicinity of Whitehorse. Dr. Thompson expects within a few lays to have an order issued that Ru classes of mail win come to Yu- Fon the year round Also. an order -educins the price ot money orders 'n Yukon to 90 cents per sioo. and Tor the establishing or an experimen- fal farm