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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
JACOBS DENIES RESIGNATION.
Tells California Papers There Is Moth
ing to Topeka Story

San Bernardino, Cal, April 23.-H.
w. Jacobs, assistant superintendent of
motive power of the Santa Fe system
and father of the bonus system on that
railway, denied just before he left for
Topeka, that he was to resign, as re-
ported from Topeka.
1t is reported tina. Mr.. Jacobs has
been in conference with President E.
P. Ripley at Santa Barbara while in
southern California. Mrs. Jacobs who
was operated on for appendicitis, is so
much improved that Mr.. Jacobs is re-
turning east to look after affairs of his
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
RAT TRAP BRINGS IT.
Youth Still in School Gets Fortune for
Invention.

Fox Lake, Wis. April 2S--Benja-
min Card, an amateur electrician, who
is still in the high school, has been
awarded 100000 by the United States
government for a rat trap that will
solve the problem of DISCRIMINATING
rats on board warships, according to
notice received by young Card yester-
day. An uncle of card, residing in the
east, who financed the experiments,
will receive half o. the award, it is
announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
Almost a Miracle.

One of the most startling changes ever
seen in any man, according to W. y.
HoIsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was effected
wears ago in his brother. He had such
a dreadful cough" he writes, that all
orr Family thought he was going into
oons11nption but he began to use DR..
Kings New Discovery, and was complete
" cured by ten bottles. Now he is sound
aynd well and weighs rs pounds. For
nsnv wears our family has used this
wonderful remedy for Coughs and Colds
with excellent results" It's quick, safe.
relieloie and guaranteed. Price 50 cents
and 81 90. Trial bottle free at Campben
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

greater value to him, the warm friend
ship of John Kelly, when Kelly was
the leader of Tammany hall, a kindly
interest which served young Grant
both politically and in his business
undertakings. HOLLAND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

1.-THE Kleptomaniac," the farce
which the girls of the Girls Debating
club will present soon is to be for the
benefit of the girls of the high school
only. The boys may not even be per-
mitted to purchase a ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

The girls of the Keep Smiling clul
will have a hike on April 27. The!
will hike two or three miles west o.
town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

A number of high school students
had the spring fever so bad the other
day that they were not able to stay in
school. They were given an oppor
tunity today to rest up for a few days,
as cutting is an unpardona BILE offense
at high school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

The Forensic club will present two
farces for the benefit of the football
team soon. The date was set for May
A, but owing to the illness of Miss
Irene Welchans, the coach, the date
will have to be postponed for a short
time. The list of people who will take
parts in the farces are: Miss Ernestine
Klein, Miss Kathryn Albaugh, Miss
Violet Crumbine, Miss Fern Mold, Mr..
Angelus Burch, Mr.. Ralph Kingsley,
Mr. Frank Fable, Mr.. Abe Gordon, Mr..
Charles Lyons and Mr.. Edwin Men
ringer The farces are the work of
John Kendrick Bangs. and promise to
be very interesting. Donald Heath is
the manager of the farces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

institute Tor nearly four years, am
the eminent specialist in charge, DIR.
know him to be brilliant young pl
carefully trained, thorough, cautio
first last and every day.
/ have met many persons who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
Could You Ask More
You Owe Them Nothing If You Are Not Cured


of phys
statement because the three
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

have given them their scientific treatment,
avocations glad they had taken their cases
has given me treatment has advised me reg
he has effected cure of every ailment h
Institute gives contract to cure your dis
charge for treatment and stating specifical
nothing.
l have not been asked to make this sta
timonials. They treat your case in sacred
sufferers of my experience and actual acqu
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
CONDUCTOR STRUCK
BY TRAIN AND DIES
LATER IN HOSPITAL
Herman Manson, Employe
of Pennsylvania, Meets
r. Sudden Death.

Herman Manson, a conductor on the
Pennsylvania railroad, was struck by
the engine of a northbound Southern
train at Seventh and c streets south
west early today and so badly injured
that he died later in the Emergency
Hospital. Both legs and his right arm
were broken, and he was cut about the
head. r'
The accident happened at what is
known as the Southern substation,
where all local trains on that line stop
for the convenience OF commuters and
others who do not wish to 60 through
to Union Station. Manson went off duty
shortly before midnight, and was wait
ing at the station for the Pennsylvania
annex" a train run exclusively for
employees Of the road to take them to
their homes. This train is made up in
the Potomac yards in Alexandria county
and comes through Washington just be-
hind Southern train No. 26.
Just as the train came through Man.
son fell or stepped from the platform
directly in front of the engine. He
was struck and hurled to the side Of
the track. Picked up in an unconscious
condition. he was taken in an ambulance
to the Emergency. where he died at
$50 O'Clock.
Manson was fifty years old and had
been employed by the Pennsylvania rail-
read for many years. His home was at
706 Wander street, Wilmington.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Experience Cost the -
Young Ensign $109.S6

His first experience as a quartermas-
ter cost Ensign William A. Glassford,
U. 8. N, s109.S6.
Ensign Glassford was quartermaster
of the torpedo boat destroyer Davis In
the last quarter of 1909 and the first
quarter of 1910 During that time Of
ficers and men of that vessel had a
fine mess. When the accounts of the
quartermaster were audited, however,
the auditor refused to allow expendi-
said, they were not authorized. The
provender purchased with this money
was far above the fixed standard.
Ensign Glassford made the s1O9.S6
good, and then appealed to the Comp
troller of the Treasury for relief. The
Comptroller, in a decision made public
today, upheld the auditor.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
MAJOR WINSHIP WILL
SEEK BUTTS BODY
Friend Of President Taft's Lost
Aid Will Go To
Halifax.

When the funeral ship Mackay- Ben
nett arrives at Halifax with her grue-
some cargo foremost among the seek
ers for bodies that may be identified
will be Major Blanton Winship, friend
of Major Archibald Butt. Major Win
ship left Washington at midnight
Thursday for Halifax.
This trip has a semi official nature,
II being the desire of President Taft
that Major Winship or some other
close friend of Major Butt proceed 10
Halifax to identify the Presidents
lost aide If possible.
When the Carpathia reached New
York with the survivors of the Tt
tanic Major Winship made a trip
entirely on his own initiative, to see
II he could not flnd some trace OF
his friend and companion.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Bank Employe Dead
After Long Illness

After an Illness of five years from
heart trouble, John r. Young, who for
man. years held an important place In
the Riggs National Bank, died at his
home, 1910 Thirty-first street, yesterday.
He was fifty-five years old.
A native of Maryland, Mr.. Young
came to Washington when he was ten
years old. He has lived here conttnu-
ously ever since, and was well known
in Georgetown. He was not married
Funeral ceremonies will be held at his
home Monday morning a eleven o'clock,
the Rev. +. b. Howden, Of the st.
Johns Episcopal Church, In George
town, officiating. Interment will be In
Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
NINE. ANNA FRERY
SCORES A SUCCESS
IN PUCCIN| OPERA
La Tosca" Sung In Credit
able Manner BY Aborn
Company.

Puccinis La Tosca," given at the
National Theater last night, is a musi-
cal drama which makes great demands
upon the vocal and interpretative
powers of the principals. Nine. Anna
Frery, as Tosca, gave a performance
which demonstrated not only her ability
as an actress, but which also showed
her 20 be the possessor of q well con-
1rolled, full, soprano voice, we'll suited
to this highly emotional role. .
The part of Mario was well sung
by Pilade Singsra, who, while lacking
In dramatic ability handled the tenor
score in a creditable manner. 90
The remainder of the cast was the
same as on Thursday, Miss Kirmes and
Mr.. Scirretti will sing at today's matt.
nee, and Mr.. Singara and Miss Frery al
the evening performance.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
SUFFRAGETTETALKS|
TO ALEXANDRIANS|
Miss Mary Johnson Tells Trade Council Time Has Come
When Labor Should Make Stand of Its
Own In Politics. \

entertained with a mock session of
city council.
Funeral services for Harvey w.
Maxfleld will be held from the house,
1920 Prince street, at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, the Rev. w. J.
Morton officiating.
Cazenova Gardner Lee, a former res
ident of Seminary Hill, who died in
Washington, will be buried from
Christ Church at 2:30 tomorrow after
noon, tho services being conducted by
the Rev. w. ]. Morton.
The will of Hubert Snowden was
admitted to probate In the circuit
court yesterday. His wife, Edith
Ashby Snowden qualified as execu-
trix
The Washington times., 1912-04-27

The minstrel show given by the Old
Dominion Boat Club last night was
highly successful. The FIRST part was
furnished by the Tech High School
players of Washington, and the lat
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Original Poem Read.

1.-THE Titanic's Lost Brave" is the
name of an original poem recited. with
others, by Thomas w. Calver before
the Short Story Club. which met Thurs.
day night at the w. c. T. U. parlors
The program. comprising songs, recita-
tions, and readings. was given by Mrs
Appleton P. Clark. Thomas w. Calver
Girlia Louise Corey, Mrs. J. NJ VOL
colt, Mrs. w. X. Houghton. H. p
Holden, and F. NJ. Curr1e. The program
was in charge of Mrs. NJ. M. Metcalf
Mrs. w. e. Houghton will have charge
of the next program.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27

A special meeting of the Young
Mems Sodality League will be held
tomorrow afternoon for the trans
action of important business.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Sisters Principals In
A Double Wedding

A double wedding. with sisters as the
brides, was performed this noon at 143O
v street northwest by ,the Rev. J. M. M.
Gray, the ceremony. in one instance.
bringing to a climax a romance dating
to the childhood of the principals.
Miss Ivy NJ. Maytum and Herbert l.
Knox and Miss Rosetta c. Maytum and
Maurice ]. Pierce comprise the couples
who were welded. Mr.. Knox is the
head of the Personal Help Publishing
Company, of Des Moines, Iowa, the
former home of the brides, while Mr.
Pierce is employed in the Treasury
Department Miss Ivy NJ. Maytum has
been employed in the Department OF
Agriculture and her sister In the Land
Office for more than a year.
The wedding was private. only a few
friends witnessing the ceremony.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27

Frightened at an electric train. the
horse belonging to C. w. Howell.
drawing a runabout, dashed down
nally colliding with a tree. The We
hicle was badly damaged while the
horse received minor injuries.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Denied a New Trial.

motion for new trial for Robert
II. Partridge, who was recently convict
ed In Criminal Court, No. l, on a charge
of false pretenses in connection with the
investment of 5000 in cash and $5,6ei
in notes in the National Lumber Com
pany by the Rev. Eugene A. Hannah,
has been denied by Justice Anderson,
and an appeal has been noted. Pending
an appeal Partridge Is at liberty on
bond.
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA. APRIL q

The Alexandria Trades Council was
addressed by Miss Mary johnson. Of
Richmond, the well-known novelist ana
equal rights advocate. Miss Johnston
spoke last night on matters pertinent
to labor. Among other things, she de-
manded that the prison contract sys-
tenn be abolished, as II was a menace
to labor.
THE time has come" she said, when
labor should make a stand of it's own
In politics. Like the women of the
country, 1t has allowed itself to be
veiled. but 1t must now fight for it's
principles. Organized labor is now
facing a crisis In this conutry, and its
position now will determine its future"
She also took opportunity to plead for
suffrage for women.
A short address was also made by
Miss Clarke, of Richmond. who accom-
panied Miss Johnston. Congressman
Lewis of Maryland, who was expected
to deliver, an address. sent word at the
last moment that he would be unable
with a prayer by Rev. w. F. Watson,
ing the course of the evening several
the Ideal Musical Club. Former State
Senator Lewis II. Machen presided and
introduced Miss Johnston.
william barley, a well-known resi-
dent of Alexandria. died suddenly at
his home, 603 North Columbus street,
late last night. He was about sixty
years of age, and for the past twenty
six years has been an employe of w.
A. smoot & Co., occupying the position
of foreman of their shops. He. is sur
vived by a wife. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
The Oda Fellows Of this city will
| tomorrow observe the ninety third
anniversary of their existence. The
three lodges of this district. compris-
| ing Sarepta, Potomac, and Falls
| Church lodges, will march in a body
| to the Second Presbyterian Church,
Rev. John Lee Allison, the pastor, who
| Is a member Of Potomac Lodge.
A special musical program has also
| been prepared, and will be given un-
der the direction of George b. Ken
nedy.
| Refusing to pay alimony as directed
by. the court. John I. Harrison, a
| DdkeT, was sentenced TO serve Ten
days in jail, by Judge Barley, in cor
| poration court yesterday afternoon
A few hours later Harrison thought
better of the situation. paying the
amount, 800, and obtaining his re.
| lease.
Fire entirely destroyed the frame
house belonging to David H. Taylor
located on Gibbon street, between
Royal and Pitt. early this morning
The blaze was a spectacular one, and
attracted a large crowd. The house
| was unoccupied.
Frightened at an electric train. the
horse belonging to c. w. Howell
drawing a runabout, dashed dowr
Royal street yesterday afternoon, A.
nally colliding with a tree. The We
hicle was badly damaged while the
horse received minor injuries.
A special meeting of the Young
Mems Sodality League will be held
tomorrow afternoon for the trans.
| action of important business.
The minstrel show given by the Old
| Dominion Boat Club last night was
highly successful. The first part was
furnished by the Tech High School
| Ill, rA I.N
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Oracle to Speak.

Col. Archibald Oracle, whose state
ment Of his experience on the Titanic
was one of the most dramatic that
the disaster afforded. will deliver ar
address at his parish church, ct
Thomas, near Dupont circle, tomor.
row evening at o'clock. on the sub.
ject, "A Powerful Illustration of the
Efficacy of Prayer"
The Washington times., 1912-04-27
Z Women to Conduct.

The women of Shiloh Baptist Church
will have charge of the services there
tomorrow. A special effort will be made
to raise funds to lift the debt on the
church building. Last Sunday the men
of the congregation had charge of the
services and raised several hundred
dollars
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
JAMES, JACk-O-LANTERN

James was a small boy about five
years old. 1t was near the last OF
October James yet wore his pretty,
long yellow curls. His playmates were
Harold. Gordon and Lowell. James had
his playmates over to his house and
they were talking about Halloween.
James said. II have twenty cents
saved up for my pumpkin. Harold said
II have only ten cents but my uncle
said he would give me the other
money" Lowell said, Il have all my
money I will need
The boys were very anxious for Hal
loween night to come. 1t was Satur-
day and James went over to take
grandpa and grandma as he always
called them some pudding. Grandpa
said James, would you like to go out
to the farm with me?" James went
back home and asked and he got to
go. They gathered lot of pumpkins
and grandpa gave the incest one to
James. James was very glad. That
night James and his papa made his
pumpkin face
They put corn in it's mouth for
teeth. So when Monday evening came
James and a lot of boys went around
with their pumpkins and threw corn.
James said he had had a fine time and
he didn't have to pay for his Hallow
cen pumpkin.
Fay Hopkins, age IL.
us Madison Ave-, Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
SARAH TO ADDIE.

Miss Addie Hart. IT,.
Dear Cousin:-I will write to you
through the Junior page. How are
you, and all your folks? Hope you
are we'll. We are all very we'll.
thought you had forgotten me. Are
you going to school now? / am. MY
teachers name is Miss Lulu Moss.
like her fine. Do Eddie and Bertha
go this year? What is your teachers
name.
Is Reva at home now? My sister
Lille wants her to write to her. She
has not heard from her for so long.
When are you and Reva coming down
to see us? We will try and have q
good time. We have pet pony. We
can ride and drive her. Her name is
Pet. We can also go for nuts in the
pasture. My sisters and brothers and
I are going after nuts this week. My
sister Lille and are at home by our
selves today and have got our work
done and are writing some letters. I
wish you were here. I must close as
my letter is getting long. Hoping to
hear from you soon through the Jun
ior page l remain, as ever
Your cousin, ..
Sarah Myers.
R. r. No. 4, Abba, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
MARY WRITES AGAIN.

Dear Juniors:
AS l have not written for long
while I thought would write.
School began the second Of Septem-
Der. I haven't been absent or tardy
this term. My teachers name is Miss
Jessie Baker. like her fine. study
the sixth grade. My studies are read
ing, arithmetic, grammar, history and
spelling I like to go to school, My
seatmate is Margaret Mast. My play
mates are Margaret Mast, Catherine
Kalen. Velna ind Louise McMullin,
Ruth, Venetta and Helen Miller, Mar
garet and Leona Shaw, and Lois Nc
Cornell. There are thirty-four pupils
in the school.
For pets have dog and cat. The
dogs name is Penny" He is black
and white and full of fun. My cats
name Is Tiger.
I have read the Courier Junior for a
long while and would like to exchange
post cards with some of the Juniors.
Well, that is all for today.
Papa takes the tri-weekly Courier.
Your Junior friend,
Mary Mccoy, aged 8.
Ottumwa, Iowa, R. F. D. No., 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
A DOLL STORY.

Dear Editor:
Dolls are toy babies for little chill
dren, mostly girls to play with. They
must have been made since grandma
was little girl for when grandma Wis
tied me she told me she never had a
doll but dressed up corn cob for a
dolly.
There are many kinds of dolls. Some
dolls will say Mamma If you squeeze
them and some are made so they can
even walk few steps. The nice dolls
have real hair and eye lashes and
saw one doll that had finger nails that
looked like they were real. Then there
are little dolls and oh! such big dolls,
as large as real baby. l think dolls
were made to keep little girls who
have no brothers and sisters Qike my
self from getting lonesome, for when
I am playing with my doll children I
am not lonely.
have six dolls and their names are
Rosamond, Violet Mabel, Marie, Mary
Florence, Daisy, Mildred and Dingo, my
rag doll, who never cries when he gets
hurt. Santa brought me a doll carriage
last Christmas and I take them out
sometimes on the cement walk. love
my dollies, every one. very dearly.
Some Of them go to sleep when 1 rock
them.
love to go to the big stores in the
city and look at the beautiful dolls.
Mabel Marie Carson, age 7,
Floris, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
JULIAN HAD SOME FUN.

Dear Editor and Juniors:
year ago this coming halloween we
had some fun We made a bonfire
that was almost eight feet tall. All
of it burned but about one bushels OF
leaves and we wasted about two gal
Ions of rice. This halloween my
how friends John Farrell, Claude
THOMPSON, Donald Person, Patrick
Rutler and his brother Lester Butler
and myself have two trees that we
are going to tie on the entrance OF
somebody's house. We will carry away
some boards and some fence posts
and other things to have some fun
Vida Wahle and I are soon going
to write a long story together. AS
soon as some good suo9ects come
out NAV write you again soon and
tell YOU about moving pictures.
Julian Stein,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
Picture-Books
in Winter

Summer fading, winter comes
Frosty mornings, tingling thumbs
window robins, winter rocks,
And the picture story-books.
Water now Is turned to stone
Nurse" and can walk upon;
Still we find the flowing orooKs
In the picture story-books.
All the pretty things put by,
wait upon the children's eye,
Sheep and shepherds, trees ana clooAS
In the picture story-books'
We may see how all things are,
Seas and cities, near and 1ar'
And the flying fairies looks,
In the picture story-books-
How am to sing the praise,
Happy chimney corner days,
Sitting safe in nursery hooks,
Reading picture story-books?
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
Stories and Letters.
A NUTTING PARTY.

Some Of the happiest days Of my
life have been spent with certain
friend of mine who resides north of
town.
I shall never forget a certain cold
day In the latter part of the fall
months, when three of us, including my
friend, her cousin and myself bundled
up warmly and started out in the
morning, each carrying a huge mark
ct basket in which we had placed our
skates and a walking stick to keep us
from slipping down certain icy paths
winding around the hills.
It was bitter cold day and as we
walked mutely along, each thought in
the depths of their heart that it would
indeed be better if we were safely at
home around the huge fireplace.
Sunbeams seemed to dance mis-
chievously upon patches of snow that
the keen wind had blown here and
there.
When we entered the woods sense