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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
BIGGEST JOKE OF AGE.
John Kenrdick Bangs Says It. r. Holds
the Record.

Chicago, Dec. 14.-John Kendrick
Bangs, the humorist, is going to the
pyramids of Egypt to get new joke.
1t will be the newest and funniest joke
in the world, because it will be the
oldest.
This promise was made by the writer
and lecturer at the Blackstone hotel
where he stopped for a day on his way
to the east.
There are no new jokes and never
will be- declared Mr.. Bangs. 1.-THE
great task of the modern humorist is
to dig up jokes that are so old that
they are new. Europe and America
years ago gave up their supply, and
now it is necessary to go elsewhere
1.-THE funniest thing in the world %
he repeated in reply to the question.
Theodore Roosevelt" he answered
without hesitation. Roosevelt is the
greatest joke of the century perpetra-
ted on humanity"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
COURT STARTS TROUBLE
Decision in Hartman Merger Gives
Market OF Week.

Nav York. Dec. 14.-The stock mar
1,et nassed through a troubled week
in the course of which quotations were
bought down nearly to the low level
of the year by unusually heavy selling
The decline which began on MONDAY
of last week with the rendition OF the
Harriuan merger decision by the su-
nrene court. gathered increased mo-
r,eutuna this week and at times the
stock market was demoraized by hqu1-
da+ion on an enormous scale Union
Pacific was the especial object of at
tack but there was great activity IN
the other speculative leaders, and high
Grade investment stocks which usually
move narrowly also suffered.
Toward the close of the week the
decline was halted and some partial
recoveries were made, although the
market continued nervous and unset
tied. No specific cause of the hurried
Iouidation was apparent, although
fears as to the effect of the Harri-
man decision. prospects of light money
later in the month and the activities
of the Pujo investigating committee
were referred to as unfavorable infiu-
ences-
Money rates grew easier for the time,
although yearly requirements were ex-
pected to impose a severe strain later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
SISTER CLAIMS ESTATE
Says Aged Recluse Had No Right to
Distribute Property.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 14.-Mrs. Emile
Frederick Chittenden, resident of this
city, came forward today as a claim
ant for a half interest in the million
dollar estate of Miss Octavia Frederick
an eccentric recluSe, who was found
dead recently in New York, the only
other occupants of her rooms being
dozen half starved cats, pets of the
dead woman.
After her death, a barber, Antony
Oreickento. came forward with a will
bequeathing Miss Frederick's estate,
consisting of valuable New York real
estate to him. but Mrs. Chittenden as
serts that Miss Frederick, who was
her sister, had no right to dispose of
the property
Mrs. Chittenden claims the estate
for herself and her brother, Alfonso
Frederick, of Los Angeles, on the
ground that the property was left by
their parents with the elder sister in
trust for the three children. Mrs. Chit
tenden left today for New York to
confer with attorneys there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
OAKLAND NOTES.

Miss Ferne Williams will entertain the
S. o. D. H. Embroidery club Wednesday
evening at her home on Forest avenue.
c r. Cole is i'll at his home on Oakland
avenue confined TO his bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman and family have
taken the house at 80 Winfield avenue
and will occupy the house next week.
The Mission Study class of the Oakland
Presbyterian church met Thursday with
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee at her home on
Michigan avenue Rev ]. H. Fazel who
has been instructor Of the class this year,
will remain in tie same cana city, study
ing home mission work Those present
Thursday were: Mrs. Mohler Mrs Fazel.
Mrs. r. p. Taylor, Mrs. Frank Collins,
Mrs James Wilson, Mrs. H. c. Taylor,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14

er. Mrs. W. NJ. Granville. of AFTER avenue.
The T. NJ. Thompson family have moved
home in Lawrence, after a short visit at
the w. H. Smith home, 216 Winfield ave
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Crow who have
been visiting relatives in Willard the
past few days. have returned to their
home on East Belmont avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Liggett are spending
the weekend with the z. H. Moore fam
fly at Maple Hill.
Regular services will be held Sunday at
the Oakland Presbyterian church with
Rev J. H. Fazel pastor. in charge. Spe-
ciaI music by the splendid choir.
The Helping Hand society of the Oak
land Christian church Will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. o. n Keat at her
home on AFTER avenue.
from Usage City to 325 Winfield avenue.
Mrs. G. A. Olson has returned to her
Mrs. Henry Shule- entertained the Prs
ella Embroidery club Friday afternoon
at her nome, 300 Chester aVerue. The fol-
lowing ladies were present: Mrs l.. Biz
coe, Mrs. M T. Kelsey. Mrs. Reese Van
SAINT Mrs. N. E. Copeland Mrs. o. W.
Neil, Mrs. w. G. Shaw. Mrs. William
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
JURORS PLAY CARDS.
Judge Censures and Discharges Them
as Result.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 14.-Ten men
and two women composing a jury in
Judge J. L. Ronald's department of
the superior court, were severely re-
buked because they played cards while
considering a verdict in a minor crimi-
nal case.
The courts attention was called to
their action by a bailiff who listened
at the keyhole. This is what the bail
iff heard:
IF you had played spades that time
you would have taken the trick; give
me the cards; it's my deal; here, cut
the cards and cut out the conversa-
ton
When the jurors reported their ina
bility to agree, Judge Ronald said:
IF you had arrived at a verdict it
would not have been worth the paper
it was written on. This jury is dis
charged from further service in this
case"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
HE'S A REAL ELK.
More JOY for the Riddles Promised by
Iris Theater Owner.

]. C. Elliott, proprietor of the Iris thea
ter, has rendered the officers of the EIks,
of which order he has long been a promi-
nent member, sufficient tickets for tne
Iris for all the poor children. guests of
the Elks on Christmas day. This gener-
Gus act of Mr.. Elliott is decidedly con-
vincing of the loyalty Of the members 20
the teachings of the order
1t would appear to be a particularly
good day for the box office receipts at
and theater Christmas but the spirit OF
charity prevails that day each year
with all the Elks and the pleasure the
Iris management will experience in MAX
ing happy so many little ones will far
outshadow the item of receipts.
Mr.. Elliott is to be not only commended
but congratulated for his gift of splendid
entertainment which will follow inme-
ditely after the big Christmas tree
and eating of good Kings at the
Elks home. The two corners Jackson
and Quincy on Seventh street. promise
to be busy corners most of the day, De-
cember 25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
The BLACK HAND
Their Cleveland Letters on File
in q. S. Dist. Atty. Office.
They Are Savage Enough to
CurdIe the Blood.

The office of the United States at
torney received a valuable and unique
addition to it's legal library this morn
ing. The federal attorney at Cleveland,
o., sent Major Harvey copy Oh tne
Indictment issued against a wild set OF
italians. members of the Black Hano
society. now sojourning in the federal
nen at Ieavenworth- Major Harvey
expects to use the indictment as reI-
erence in habeas corpus cases. Mean
while, it furnishes a vivid ana startllils
example of the threats issued by the
Malta, or Devils Hand"
The letters are written in Italian
photographs of which are given in the
copy. They affectionately begin,
..nearest Friend" and are signed 'Ihe
Human Butcher" The hrst set are
addressed to John Amicon' country
man who had prospered' anu reau
somewhat as follows: ,,,.,o,
pa sent two of US to Columbia anu
mi dynamite behind your door &C
COMMANDED by letters in winch you
1,-ere notified by our band to pay SIO'-
600 which, for your hrn' are only
hair of your head. In case you refuse
we will give you taste OF Our ia g
cor We have decided by lot and the
10 chosen must kill you, if in the
r,;ds+ Of a thousand police. We have
1-i1Iad kings, emperors and presidents.
The money or the life. Woe If you
Amicon at first paid no attention to
the letters, then delivered them to the
nolice. IF you are deaf nlserapIe
80 1,o,, are wrote the Malta, CURLY,
80 will eat your heart in a Few
days" c.,o,,a,o-d.
Camella and George Pash
among them, received similar threats
several of them were assassinated pc
fore the police could interfere. me
investigation resuitTo ~
- ;r,onrisonment of Salvatore Lima,
an+onio Lima, Giuseppe Ignoffs and
others. a. ,.44or~
a valuable addition to his copies OF IN
teresting cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14

Mrs. J. L. Massey, Mrs. William Draut,
Mrs. Lee and Rev. Mr.. Fazel.
Mrs J. W. Armstrong has returned to
her home in Chanute, after spending the
past week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Williams, and family.
The Standard Bearers class of the Oak
land NJ. z. church met last Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Clyde Slawson at her
home on Sumner street. The following
Mrs. Ira Hawver. Mrs. W. z. Warner,
Mrs G. H. Ensign, Mrs. J. NJ. Jones, Mrs
F. e. Carter. Mrs A. T. Allison and Mrs.
Slawson. The ladies appointed the fol-
lowing committees: Entertainment COM
mittee, Mrs. w L. Hutson, Mrs. Ira
ing committee, Mrs. Clyde Slawson. Mrs
Roy Belts, Mrs. D. Knight; work commit
tee, Mrs. H V. Clayton, Mrs. Miller and
was elected superintendent of the class
home department, and Mrs. S. Z. Carter
class secretary.
Mrs. w. L. HamilI of Wabash avenue
who has been i'll the past few weeks, is
Mrs: Ella Hardy of Trenton. No. and
Mrs. John Holmes of Topeka were dinner
guests Friday at the c. r. Cole home.
Miss Mary Shuler entertained the L. +.
club of the Oakland NJ. E. church Sunday
school last evening at her home. S05
Chester avenue The following members
were present: Miss Ruth Parr, Miss
Beulah Hall, Mrs. Bessie Galloway. Miss
Elijah beth Damon, Mrs Mildred Koser,
Miss Aileen Peak, Miss Ethel Nagel. Miss
Elizabeth Bannon. Mrs. Warner, teacher
MISS I1aTQlng and MIS-. Parr were guests.
The next meeting will be held with Mics
Ruth Parr.
Scout Commissioner J. H. FazeI wishes
all Boy Scouts who have bugles or are
able to get one to use temporarily to meet
this evening at the Central Y. M c. A at
o'clock to practice.
Miss Verna King of Chanute who has
been visiting her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. P. Williams, the past week. has
been seriously Ill but is now slightly i'm
proved.
Mrs. Sarah LemIey of West Sixth street.
who formerly lived Winfield avenue
was a dinner guest Wednesday at the L.
Il Cole home
Mrs. L. K Bannon and Mrs Bevitt en-
tertained the Win One class of the Oak
land NJ. E. church Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs -Bannon on Oakland
avenue. TIE class decided to take the
course of study Training for Service"
under the direction of Mrs. Dora DressIer
Those present We're: Mrs. DRESSER, Mrs
Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Dewitt, Mrs. Lebo,
Mrs Hall. Mrs. Chiles, Mrs Pepper, Mrs.
Bannon and Mrs. Mayer. The class meet
ing has been changed from Thursday to
the second Monday afternoon each month:
the next regular meeting to be held with
Each member of the class gave one can
of fruit and the box was sent this morn
ing to the Colby district for Home Mis-
work
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hamin and daugh-
ter Edith were dinner guests Thursday at
the I. H. Mohler home.
Mr. and MIS- j. W; Ward and son of
Vaughn. N NJ, are visiting at the q. r
Ward home on Wabash avenue for d
short time.
Mrs. J.. Denman of Manhattan is visit
ing for an indefinite time with her motn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
AN AGE OF DOUBT.
Evangelist Brooks Says InfideIity Is
Great Sin Now.

The Brooks-Lewis revival at the
Third Christian church continues with
increasing interest. There have been
ten additions so far. Last night Evan
gelist Brooks spoke on the subject,
'sWhat Think Ye of Christ % 1t was
a defense of the divinity of Christ. Mr.
Brooks declared that infidelity is the
great sin of the age People have
come into a realm of doubt, he said,
doubling everything and everybody.
Some very special themes are to be
discussed tomorrow and the coming
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
Hogs Die of Typhoid.

Burlington, Ia, Dec. 14.-Hundreds Of
hogs are dying in this part of Iowa
from what was supposed to be hog
cholera, but which has been diagnosed
by experts as typhoid fever. The loss
in this immediate vicinity so far win
amount to $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
FoiIs A Foul Plot.

When shameful plot exists between
liver and bowels to cause distress by re-
fusing to act, take DR. Kings New Life
Pills, and end such abuse Of your system
They gently compel right action of ston.-
ach, liver and bowels, and restore your
health and all good feelings. CSC at
Campbell Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14

Finnie, Mrs. William Amos, Mrs. Way
lana Shaw. Mrs. Charles Suit, Mrs. K.
Wolf. Mrs. Freeman Bell, Mrs. c. -
Christensen, Mrs. ShuLer. Guests yester-
day of the club were Mrs. Roy Williams,
Mrs. Joseph Smelser, Master Chester KEEL
sey and Master Joe Smelser jr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14

With the easing of the tension abroad,
growing out of the Balkan war the in
huence of foreign markets was less
pronounced, and London was report
ed to have bought literally in this
market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE statement of
the actual condition of clearing house
banks and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold IS, O74 $50 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This is an
increase of s.. Csc. 45O from last week The
statement follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14

Trust companies: Reserve with clearing
house members carrying Is per cent cash
reserve, $45, $50, 600.
Summary of state banks and trust com
panies in Greater New York not included
in clearing house statement:
Loans $572 323 800 %S7.O11 zoo
Specie ................... 81, 1873 600 Sc 1872 700
Legal tender. ........... S,328OO0 %11S 500
Total deposits. 613, 700 800 81 254 900
Decrease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-14
IN THE HISTORY OF DENTISTRY

superior equipment
valuable
completely equipped this opportunity From
doctors will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-06
New York Produce Market.

New York, July s.
FLoUR-Quiet and nominally lower;
receipts 31,SSS. shipments 1s.427.
WHEAT-Spot easy: No. red f15A ele-
vator domestic basis to arrive and ex-
port III fob afioat to arrive; No. north
ern Duluth 1191 fob afioat; receipts 3ll,-
500; shipments 419. 30s
CORN-Spot weak; export so cents fob
afoat; receipts il,25o; shipments az
OATS-Spot weak. standard white "a in
elevator; No. 545: No. 3. 531: No. 4. So;
natural white and white clipped 50 a 81
on track receipts 1875; shipments q. 7G.
LARD-Easy: middle west 1850 4l1060.
BUTTER-Firm: creamery extras@27 a
273; receipts 1871 tubs.
EGGS-Steady and unchanged; receipts
22,074 cases.
POTATOES-Steady: Southern new Dbl.
200; seconds 15o@175; domestic old 10 Oils.
PORk-Steady
BEEF-Steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-06
$4,000 NECKLACE GONE.
Disappears from Steamer Bunker Hill
Mo Clue Found.

Boston. July 5--A pearl necklace,
valued at $4,000. was lost, Tuesday
night. on the steamer Bunker Hill by
Miss Attila Thayer of New York The
disappearance of the jewels became
known. today, when the police and
steamship authorities were notified.
Miss Thayer is of the opinion that
when she boarded the steamer in
New York the necklace was in a
jewelry case with some other gems.
While looking over her jewels pre-
paratory to leaving the Bunker Hill
in this city, Miss Thayer discovered
that the pearls were missing. Miss
Thayer could not possibly account for
the disappearance of the necklace. but
thought that possibly it might have
been thrown away with some waste
paper.
Miss Thayer went to her summer
home in New Hampshire without
making a complete investigation. To-
day. a Boston business man, repre-
senting the woman. visited the steam
er and inquired whether any trace OF
the Jewels had been found. No one
on board the Bunker Hill knew any,
thing about them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-06
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. July Stocks were under
selling pressure almost from the outset
of todaSs session and a considerable part
of the early weeks rise was lost. The
selling centered about the leaders with
weakness most marked in Amalgamated
Copper. United States Steel and Union
Pacific. The market was clearly without
leadership in either direction. however.
and the output represented nothing more
than professional trading. Another ship
ment of gold to Paris was announced.
making a total of 600 to that CEN
ter in little more than a week.
There is still some mystery surround
ing these exports. which are believed to
have their origin in the pressing needs
of the foreigners. The Bank of England
lost over 100000 gold on the week and
materially reduced the proportion of its
liability reserves, which fell to Al 80 per
cent. compared with As 25 per cent, this
week last year. Consols weakened to a
new low point in London, where general
markets were dull and irregular
Lowest prices of the day We're regis
tered in the first hour. when rumors af-
fecting the copper situation and steel
earnings for the recent quarter were cir
the declines elsewhere, producing gen.
orally weak close.
The crop outlook continued most en-
couraging and advices from all leading
railroad centers indicated that traffic Of
fieials were making preparations to mee'
the large harvest this being especially
true of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Bonds were irregular with no pro.
nounced change. Total sales. par value
sS09, 900. United States government bonds
We're unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-06
Talk of More Races
At Old Orchard.

Portland, Me, July 5.-Providing the
present series of races at Old Orchard
are financial success. it is probable
that races will be held on the beach
every year and probably twice during
each season. Already arrangements
are in the making for a big meet to be
held here on Labor day providing the
present meet comes out even,
This is made possible by the fact
that the big meet which was to have
been held at Indianapolis on that day
has been called off The present meet
at old Orchard will cost the promoters
from $4,000 to $4,000 at the least, and
M 10 the present time, not half of this
amount has been taken in. The re-
mainder will have to be made up. to-
morrow. If automobile racing is to be
continued here. according to the state
ment made by the promoters here, to-
day. If they can just break even they
viii be satisfied.
The racing. today. was declared by
everyone to have been among the best
they have ever seen. The racing. on
Yesterday, was not to be compared
with it, owing to the fact that the
beach on the Fourth was not so fast.
The races were not so closely contest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-06

50-mile mark he was exactly two sec
ends behind his leader
WhaIen got into third place IN the
fifth lap and remained in that position
the remainder of the race with Dave
evils in a Stutz only few car
lengths behind until the 14th lap, when
Lewis withdrew because of motor
trouble. The Fiat went cut of the race
on the fifth lap while Grant gave up
the race ON the seventh lap when q
connecting rod broke only three of
the eight cars to star the race remain
ed after the 14th lap With Rutherford
in the lead. Endicott second and Whal-
en- third.
AS the two cars reeled off the miles.
Rutherford appeared to be a sure win
rer. with Endicott second and Whalen
making third, but the real race was
between the two leading cars and at
any time slew or a turn would have
meant the loss of the race for either
driver. so close were the cars running.
AS the ears swept down the final two
miles of the race, the crowd was stand
ing and when some one shouted that
tell red ear was ahead there was wild
excitement until Endicott sped across
the finish line at the rate of go miles
an hour.
Tie course. today. was not in
the best of condition and uneven Sec
tions at the eastern end of the course
was the reason given by Louis Disbrow
for mis- failure to lower the beach rec
ord for one mile from a nying start.
Summary of todays events follows:
Five-mile. free-f for -all-Won by
Dave Lewis. Stutz; second, Joe
Manson. Fiat; third. Neil Whalen,
National Time. A minutes, 40 sec
onds
Fifty miles-won by Alfred Hum
nell, Mercer; second. Joseph Nick
! rent. Case third Howard Plymp-
ton. s. P. o. Time. "a minutes, 1O5
seconds.
Five-mile. special event-Won by
William Burke. C. NJ. F.; second,
John De Palma. Mercer; third, How
ard Plympton, S. p o. Time. min
utes, 499 seconds.
Ifive-mile exhibition-William Burke.
f. NJ. f. Time. 5 minutes, 46.5 sec
onds.
Five-mile. second event-Won by
Jack Rutherford. National; second.
Dave" Lewis. Stutz: third. Neil
Whalen, National Time. minutes.
80. 81 seconds.
| One hundred miles-Won by VIII
liam Endicott Sehiact; second. Jack
Rutherford National: third, Neil
Whalen, National. Time, / hour, SO
minutes, Al seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-06
THINK 1T FAKE.
Fans Not Satisfied With Wolgast- Riv
ers Bout-May Meet Labor Day.

Los Angeles. Calf. July Sleep
ing over it. did not serve to clarity
to any extent the confusion that, fol-
lowed the end Of Yesterdays cham
pionship lightweight fight between Ad
WoIgast and Joe Rivers at Vernon.
The cries of fake which resounded
through the fight pavilion, yesterday.
echoed among the haunts of sporting
men,,
Promoter McCarey said, that in view
of the grave doubt laid against the de-
cision of Referee Welch in awarding
the fight to Wolgast as knockout.
he was undecided as TO giving the $500
diamond belt to the champion.
Scores of men. who were among the
11,000 spectators. called at the offices
of the Pacific Athletic Club to suggest
that the boys be sent together in an
other 20-round battle to decide finally
the question of supremacy.
Rivers and his manager. Joe Levy,
expressed willingness to fight the bat
tie over again but Wolgast and his
business director. Tom Jones main
tanned silence. If the two boys get
together again it is said the battle
will be fought on Labor day.