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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
HIGH HEELS MUST GO.
Ban Is Also Placed on False Hair
and Gorsets.

Chicago, April s7.-A high school
in which every girl is flat footed, in
which hair is hair, in which form and
figure are the gifts of God instead of
the bargains of Inan-this is the ulti-
mate evolution that has been reached
by the high seheoi of Sterling. Ill,
through the edlet just proclaimed by
the faculty prohibiting the use OF high
heels, rats and eeFSetS. And the hlgh
school girls of Chicago, with bated
breath, are asking themselves, VIII
the ePidsfaie spread 2''
The Sterling reforms have been es-
tabiishsd by the omniPotent faculty
with the duaI purpose of correcting
health and morals. Tine emancipation
from the eoFsets and high heels is
directed toward tins accom- iishfn ent
of a better physical being in the fem
mime part of the school, and the ban
upon false hair will, the faculty as
serts, purge -ths female nina from
tina sin of vanity,
But the Chicago high school girls
probably will be allowed the happl-
ne=s of continuing in their wicked
at Sterling has received no applause
from the Chicago faculties,
This action is the most absurd
thing of which I ever hoard" said
James p. Armstrong principal of the
Fnglewood high school. Il don't
DlAme the STEERING girls LOT Delhs an
gry at the edict, and I might suggest
70 them that If they were to carry
their case to the courts their rights to
wear what they pleased would be
more than vindicated."
The severest criticisms of the Ster-
ling attempts a. reform have come
from the high schools girls them
selves.
mo girl wears any more articles
than sire thinks are necessary to pre-
serve her self respect said one young
woman indignantly. THAT faculty at
Sterling will find trouble when it's
members try to enforce these latest
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
NO PLACE FOR Them.
DR.. Abbott Says Preachers Should
Keep Out of Politics.

Chicago, April 27-Dr. Lyman Alb
bolt of New York, in a speech before
the students of the University of Chi
cago declared that ministers should
not actively take part in politics and
also said that the greatest need of the
time is that high ideals be courage
ously and Strenuously maintained in
all of the political parties.
Ordinarily it is unwise for min
lister to take sides in politics. he said.
There is a deeper work for him to
do. I do think it is necessary for
him to see the great problems of the
community, but he should approach
public questions from the divine and
not from the personal side.
1T is his part to foster high ideals,
and if he Identifies himself with one
party he shuts himself off from part
of the people, There may be times
when a minister should interest him
self in political questions but these
times are certainly EXCEPTIONAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
SHE CHAINS UP KIDS.
Woman Says Divine Revelation Urged
Her to Acts.

children pleading for help attracted
neighbors to the home of Mrs. Rose
Vinegar last night where they found
a boy Of 9 years with a heavy dog
collar around his neck, chained to the
floor and the mother preparing to Sc
cure a second child in like manner.
Mrs Vinegar told her neighbors
that she had just received a revelation
telling her to punish her children by
claiming them up like dogs and was
proceeding to carry out her spiritual
instructions.
The mother had convinced the oldest
child, a girl of IA years, that alleged
revelations should be carried out but
the boy and younger sister objected
and called for help. Mrs. Vinegar
was taken into custody by juvenile
court officials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
IT MAKES KNOCK KNEES
Sheath Skirt Is Running Figure, DR..
FTancke Says.

skirt and similar fashion atrocities of
recent date are discussed at length in
an article, which DR.. Karl Francke,
the eminent German scientist, has con-
tributed to a Munich medical pub1ica-
ton. The sheath skirt, he says, is
running figures, stunning development
and producing a race of knock-kneed
women. The doctor says the limbs
canot be straight unless the muscles
are allowed regular, unrestricted exer-
else, which is only possible with wide
skirts. The time must come, says DR..
F'rancke, when it will be a crime to
wear tight skirts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
STRAUSS HORSE DIES.
Favorite Driver, Sent to Farm, Dies as
Titanic Sinks.

Peekskill, N. Y, April 27.-Friends of
Isadore Stratus, who, with his wife
persisted in the Titanic disaster. are
much impressed with q peculiar coin
cidence which occurred on Mr. Straus'
farm at Bedford Hills. Before he sailed
for Europe, Mr.. Stratus sent his favorite
driving horse, Bess, to the farm. On
the night of the Sunday, April Il. Bess
died suddenly in her stall in the stable
Her body was found early the next
morning by the farm hands. 1t was on
the night of Sunday, April IA. that the
Titanic went to the bottom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
ONE SHOT IN FOOT.
Play War Proves Frisco Is Easily De-
Tended.

San Francisco. April 27.-One ar
tiIleryman shot in the foot by paper
bullet is today's report of the total
casualty list of an assault on San Fran
ciscos defenses. Twelve hundred ar
tillerymen attacked the hills behind
Forts Baker and Barry yesterday, and
500 repulsed them. In the opinion of
army officers, the maneuverS proved
that a small garrison could hold the
important coast defense Notifications
acress the Golden Gate against a rela-
lively large attacking force.
So fierce was the blank fire of the
defense that it is estimated half the
attacking force would have been
moved down in real combat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
SHE WANTS The MONEY
Girl Sent to jail for Refusing to Tes-
tify Brings Suit.

Chicago, April 27.-Miss Hazel Hogan,
who was fined $1,750 and sentenced to
six months in Jail by Judge Honore
because she refused to testify against
DR.. Irvine Sissinger and John Hogan,
subsequently convicted of robbing her,
has filed suit in the municipal court
against Frank J. Walsh, clerk of the
criminal court for 1888. She makes
the claim that the money was i'm
pounded as evidence at the time of her
Imprisonment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
SENATOR TO PRISON.
Sentenced to Nine Months for Accept
ing a Bride.

Columbus, o., April 27.-State Sena-
tor L. r. Andrews of Ironton, convict
ed of accepting bride for his vote,
today was sentenced to nine months
in the prison by Judge Dillon in the
criminal court. Andrews, in a per-
sonal plea for leniency, charged that
the jury which convicted him had
been Influenced by public sentiment
rather than by evidence presented.
Rodney Diegel, former sergeant at
arms of the senate, now is serving a
penitentiary term for participating in
the offense
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
IN PORT EVERY NIGHT.
Captain Too Rheumatic to Stay Out,
He Says.

Boston, April 27.-The British schoon-
er Vera Roberts was % days coming
here from st. John, because she put
into some port along the way every
night. Captain Roberts is afflicted
with rheumatism, and he did not care
to be at sea at night.
It's all right for these young sea
dogs whose bones don't ache to stay
out all night" explained Captain
Roberts, but an old fellow like me
can't stay out nights. It's bad for the
rheumatism. So took it easy, making
a port every night and staying there
until the sun came up"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
BEGIN GAME AT $3.50.
Popular Vote Decides Time for Call
ing Game.

New York, April 27.-Baseball
games in Brooklyn this season will
begin at $3.50 o'clock. The voting con-
test which has been going on at the
games for a week or more showed
1000 for $3.50 o'clock; 500 for 3:45
o'clock and $50 for 4 o'clock. For
Saturdays games there was a vote of
1900 for $3.50 and 2,500 for 3 o'clock.
1t is probable that the contests at the
two New York baseball parks will also
be started earlier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
To Stop Propagation of Criminals.

New Orleans, April 27.-A resolution
which in effects provides for the de-
privation of female as well as male
criminals of the power of reproduction
has been adopted by the Louisiana
State Medical association. A majority
of members of both houses of the leg
islature have pledged themselves to
make the resolution q law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
BLEW OFF HIS HEAD.
Karl Noreen Had Quick Consumption,
So Used Dynamite.

Steamboat Springs. Colo, April 81
Karl Noreen, aged So. held a stick Of
dynamite to his head early today and
blew it off. Both hands were torn
from his wrists. Noreen was a giant
in size, but was the victim of gallop-
ing consumption, and this is thought
to have been the cause of his suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-27
Richter Is Released.

Chicago, April 27.-The release of
Pitcher Emil Richter to the Louisville
club of the American Association was
announced last night by Manager
Frank Chance of the Cubs. Richter
was let go under an agreement where
by he may be reclaimed by the Cubs
in August if he is wanted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

curse OF speed be now removed. II
has brought calamity on land and
horror upon the sea. Greed and
speed spell the story OF tho Titanic.
TAKING THE GAMBLE y
chance must stop when human lives
are the stake. When will the laws
have moral foree7 Every boat
leaving tho Seattle docks hence
forth should be critically aud con-
scientifically inspected. There
should
BE LIFEBOATS with capacity
for all. Drills and every known and
tried safety appliance In daily serv-
ice. When the time comes for this
city TO stand the brunt Of some un-
expected catastrophe let II be said
that
THE WISDOM OF MEN was not
at fault but through the mist of
this universal sorrow shine beauti-
full heroisma which make the
hearts beat fasier with warm adj
miration. That men and women can
die like men and women we have
ALWAYS KNOWN. That they
have not forgotten how to die IA re-
freshing truth. Out in the deep
Atlantic sleeps tho costly Titanic
Silence has draped a mantle over
the sad, sad scenes. But ev@S Will
the memory OF the unselfish u
ACTIONS IN THAT HOUR Of
death live. Let our sympathy be
manifested in as noble way by
unselfish public spirited service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
Jobs bitter jibe comes home to us now.

Jobs bitter iibe comes home to ms now.
After 30 centuries its is pat and incsve
as il was when Job flung IT in the teeth OF his smug COM
forters. =,
II has been but matter of days since Capt Smith,
the veteran admiral of the White Star fleet said;
81 cannot conceive any vital disaster happening to
this vessel. Modern shpbuildng has gone beyond
that"
And now Capt Smith lies 1000 fathoms deep in
the cold waters of the north Atlantic and with him the
hulk of the great ship Of which he spoke these words
That triumph Of human skill and cunning, the last
cry in marine architecture the steamer with both tur-
bnes and recprocatng engines and with safeguarding
bulkheads that close automatically to make her abso-
utely unsinkable-wel she is where none but the
strange blind that dwell in the deep sea OF
two miles down report her.
And somewhere in the north Atlantic floats a bot
te-green bcrg-a random fragment from some name
less northern gacierthat has brought to naught this
marvel of human has made boasts
vain and void in the twinkling of an eye.
Every human expedent failed Even the wireless,
our crownng fesaving device. could not the un-
sinkabe" Titanic.
Everything failed Everything but the blind, blum
dering iceberg.
Which goes to show how childish in our
boasts when we say we have bridled the We may
indeed boast with little justice that have con-
quered the wave and can defy old Oceans storm,
but we reckon like children when forget her fleet
her blind careless navy that sweeps down each spring
upon ocean lanes.
Now that fleet has wrecked the pride of the fleet
Of man. perhaps Just remind that not quite
THE people yet. and that wisdom may not die with US
after ALL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
GARVIN'S CORNER
THE TITANIC DISASTER
BY REV JOSEPH L. eARvIN. o. o.. NJ. A.
Pastor Of the Firs. Christian Church, Seattle.

THE WORLD SORROWS. The
appalling disaster on the broad
Atlantic Is almost unbelievable.
The last word on marine construc-
ton has been spoken. How terrible
n Is.
AS DIFFICULT as II may be for
people living in the interior TO
imagine this awful tragedy, those
OF us in the seaport towns need no
Imagination to realize the meaning
of this engulfment.
OUR FLAGS AT HALF MAST
express the silent sympathy we all
feel. Our minds are filled with
thoughts OF what might some day
transpire on the great Pacific UNI
less the lessons of this hour are
learned.
THE TIME rs COMING when
Puget Sound Will be as busy a har-
Dor as that of New York or London.
Transpacific liners win plow their
way over the mighty waters with
the frequency and reliability OF the
greyhounds OF the
EASTERN SEA. Thousands, mil
lions will come and go eagerly
through our city and the gigantic
docks will swarm with people and
be filled with merchandise. With
water covering three-fourths of the
earth's surface and facilities
FOR TRAVELLING becoming
more and more allur.ng. more peo-
pie viii "go forth In ships" than
ever. Nothing Is more important
than safety OF human life II takes
30 many lives under such
DRAMATIC CIRCUMSTANCES
to stir the conscience OF the world.
But It Is aroused at last. May the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20


With a Few Days Practice.
Easy Read
Lessons In colloquism: guaran-
tccd 10 get You success 10 five days.
I make somewhere from 5000 10
$500 n week Why cant you. with
n few hours Of practice every af-
tcrnoon aud evening"
This is not a Want Al appearing
In the Sunday supplement Of n Sun
day newspaper. but the words and
music of Lester. the Great Ventril.
oquist. IN explaining TO Il Star re
porter Dust how simple Il was 10
make the Ofpheumeae crowd be.
lleve that dummy has a real mouth
and real sense OF feeling. touch
and hearing.
Lester was standing before the
mirror of hia dressing room way
down In the secret dungeons OF the
Orpheum theatre yesterday. His
lipa moved not AZ he spoke words
through them, and az he modulat.
cd his tone from a high 10 a low
pitch In telling Of the intrieacies OF
throwing the voice.
Wonderful, spoke up an actor
friend Of Lester. who had come In
with HIS wife 60 pay a friendly visit
WONDERFUL chg'
And the little party In the little
Spuaafnu sss.asa asasfat - fba ftffta
BIT of noiar from the cornrr.
for who could have been there7 II
was little Frank Byron. the papier
mache attachment OF the act. who
had butted in on the conversation.
Say, n Il wasn't for me that fell
low couldn't produce the act lie
merely pulls the strings: ! do the
work
shut your face. you little runt.
shut up. don't you know when
you've said enough"
"res. durn ycu: but when | quilt
you pull those durn strings. and
I've got 70 say something to keep
the crowd from believing I'm a
rummy. Say, I'm IT In this show.
The people look at me. not you:
they laugh q, what ssy, not what
you say; you don't ssy anything; !
do all the saying. Didn't you no
tsce that woman laughing yes.er-
.dayf She ~ss laughing al me. not
you. And did you notice when l
shouted 10 her: Woman. I'll get
you yeti how quickly she shut upT"
And. with the dropping Of the
trigger behind the little back OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

the mirror In bis home In chIcsn
and began the practice o. co1a'
qnism. CollOquism Ia the an 4
throwing the voice 10 make Il y
pear that a dummy Is taking VI.
triloquism II the ART Of playing .
sorts Of tricks with the voice. A.
Lester has quite a variety.
In five days. young nan m
teach yon 20 throw the voice =
as well as J." be said at the cio~
o. the Interview. Want to tn u
first Iesson7-
But supper was near at hand q
the reporter was rather hmgry. ~
Lesters offer went begging
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
Clothes and Children

Dayton Ohio order retain simplicity oi dress among
the pupils long possible has started special high school
students just the grammar grades The youngsters
dresscdup older students and develop
naturally. the federal bureau Oh education.
There things which the federal bureau orgets.
First that little Miss Young America contracts the irly clothes
habit long before she leaves the grades Second the
bureau hasn't said word regarding the influence upon the chill
den OF the garb affected by the growuup folks How the
federal bureau going the impressions left
the maeabc minds of the children by the mothers who
willow pumcs down shopping with low pumps silk stockings.
pccoats hand embroidered lingerie pccaboo waists and
all sorts az foldcrols7
nationwide campaign the beauty OF simple clothes for
might be effective way OF working with the children
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
Observations

THE giraffe is dumb animal. What politician would
have made with all that throat for noises and drnksl
SOCIALISTIC Cleveland busts her fish by establish
ing city ~harves for the public sale OF fish Fish be to
instead of IL to IS cents per pound
WHALES skin is two feet thick in places whcw
There's another fellow who'd keep running after losing
Illinois and Pennsylvania
RAH Tor OHIO Her constitutional convention de-
ternincd shorten litigation by two years by wpng out cir
cult courts Now they could only shorten things by 10 years
MRS CHURCH, cashier Of the Joplin, Mo, National bank
says women make good bankers because they
crook every time Well, let's try bank exam
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

TAcT IN GARDENING

Going To make another garden7''
asked the inquIsitiye neighbor.
Yes, replied MIR. Crosslots.
But | thought last years expert
ment In that line discouraged you"
Il had To be diplomatic couldn't
afford TO brag and have everybody
within half a mile borrowing my
garden tools and expecting me TO
furnish EN- with fresh vegetables. ["
.--Washlngton Evening Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

II the stogiemakers organized an
orchestra, would that be cigar
band2
Among the Chinese hiehbinders
do the hatehetmen perform battle
aets2 (lf you don't get this one at
first, read II over several times.)
viii a sparrow cop make a good
birdman7
ia clam is iistless, will an oyster
Ioaf7
In the Dark Ages did they have
to send their children to a kniqht
SCHOOL,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

little Jack Byron. the little papier
mache doll. the little make-belicye
comedian crumpled In mass In
the corner and once more assumed
the role of a wooden object. and
Lester. The Great. whose real name
Is Czslkkowahi. came into his own.
Before Lester began his career az
scntriloqvist he had plenty Of ex.
perience in circuses. stock company
shows, and finally chose the art Of
balloon jumping from the skies vn-
al the afrnosphericsi changes o. the
air were too many for him 70 dag.
nose. and he decided TO quit.
Five years ago he stood before
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
THE eRoucA's POINT OF VIEW

"A holiday now and then Ia very
desirable" said the genial citizen.
IL gives VA all chance TO rest"
Il can't sec il that way" replied
MIR. Growcher. 1T compels me TO
work that much harder TO provide
the clothes demanded for the spe.
cial display. Washington Even.
ing Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

Place a small coin on : plsyi1
card and poise the card On y
point of the forefinger Of the -
hand. Then with sharp Mir y
the finger and thumb Of the risls
hand, against the edge Of the cara
You can drive away the card sna
leave the coin balanced on yorr zen
foreffnger.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
A pIAToi BY HIS LOGIC

What will the woman OF tomor.
row be-" sighed the pensive per.
son.
"Oh. year or two younger than
she IN today" replied the one who
had reasoned such things out-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

In the United States the only way the average farmer
get loan help him IN his business 60 the bank and
mortgage his home The German farmers do better.
They form associations OF 500 members. join their
credit BY Of association and borrow at to ~ per
Twont work.. says the who doesn't believe in
ideas Nh but docs work. German farmers
muS five billion dollars business that way single year
And business talksi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
Where He Learned TO Draw.

She Tin art museum) They say
that famous marine artist was once
a plain farmers boy. wonder
where he developed his talent.
Hc--Probably drawing water on
tho farm.-St. Louis Post Dis
patch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
Uses Novel Scheme
and Gets EN-

There is a small creek runniv
along road. and was going y
the stream with my father. 4
brought along my hook and line. bn
did not bring any baif. and dIdzi
have any idea where | could q
some. AZ last ! went up 70 near
by house and asked a man II could
use his spade. and he said yes. and
! then dug enough angie worms 10
fih a can had When ] got bsck
10 the creek there was no hole for
the fiah 10 swarm In. At last I
got an idea. I placed some board
over the water. which formed 3
shady place. | waited about u
minutes and then cast In. | csagk
Is mountain trout.
ALBERT LEWIS.
Kent. Vast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

Mrs knickef are they dcslr.
able neixhborn7
Mrs. Hocker~No. haven't acen
them move 10 anything I can Dor.
row New York sun
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
ANTIOUATED DEVICE.

burglar Iconemplatng IafheF8 nFshon Hu"HE
ID blo0mln
somc
for thc bells. prapa--london Sketch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
REvENCE rs SWEET

The drinks said tho little with the vest
I'm feeiin' don't happens
-Brhdayr"
No he mmn. the river
sp"echeHA For the
life word Here's 20 the echo
Clneinnatl ENQUIRER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
AN ANCIENT GAG

did hear about rekerHgn at the oourmess banquet
what ny~
why and sald he wanted to rpo"se
tho toast ia ha hai"
heard twenty tinfHl
osh deatga Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
PRACTICAL GIRL

daughter in the style TO WHICH
he haah e~nac
herself 70
viii | can support hrg<-Boaon Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

CLARENCE Was An AWFUL
JokEe. SONG PEOPLE
ssAlrI CALLED t,'t I'VE
curoP. NE AwAsrxs IN the
m,polE OF THE hleHt ONE
TINE Asp RulLEp TINS
ONE ,ccAA A nan MO IS
DEAF gE 6Iveh ms HtAR''sS
m IA POLICE COURT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
WHAT 1T WAS

"fc posncss personal magnetism.
That personal magnetism"
What do call ~"
Willingness walter hand him all the checks
Chicago Record Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
A GOOD REASON

sell this because
are guing o city know that liant so"
IL 1 sver carfo I I'll
ca clty Detroit Free prean
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

ineubatoTs 50 .Co-The Id6sl Built
for this clifrete. Sixty egg. ss 90.
Other sizes Ia proportion Sold by
the Chas. II. Lilly Co. Foot OF Main
st.. Seattle. sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
1f0of


Niiiie~Paw. what does discre'
ton mcan7
Picking out a small man
when YOU are hooking for trouble
Cincinnati Enquirer