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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
SENATORS REPORT.
Griffith Hopes to Develop Some
Pitchino Talent.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The new re-
cruits of the Washington American
team arrived today and beginning to-
morrow they will be placed under
strict training by Manager Clark Crit
fifth. Until the team leaves for Char
lottesVille. Va. where it will be put in
shape for the season, the youngsters
will use the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium
for preliminary practice
Griffith is hopeful of developing
some pitchers out of the new mater
ial and one and possibly two, of his
veteran backstops will be called upon
10 assist in the training
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18

rIterns for this column may be phonec
70 2sI5 or the State Journal ofice-1
Earl Brown of East Ninth street. VINO
has been in Idaho Falls Idaho. the past
two months. returned this morning
The ladies of the Second United Bretn-
ern church will give their annual bazaar
Followed by an oyster supper next Friday
afternoon and evening at the home or
Mrs Nav Lewis. 400 Leland street
Mr. and Mrs T B. Miller OF Clay Ger
fer were called here yesterday by the III
ness of their daughter. Mrs TiIlie Puett,
S.. IarSh street
The BeI1view Literary society VIII have
their regular meeting "wednesday after
noon with Mrs Jesse Stafford on Cali
fornia avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Peterson. 1ss GRAFT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
GIRLS GET INCREASE.
Agreement Provides Better Wages for
$4,000 Strikers.

New York Feb 1S.-More than l5.dSo
girls who work white goods are al
facted bv an agreement reached today be
tween representatives of their union AMI
the Manufacturers association The en-
pIoyees say they have gained the IN
creased wages and shorter working hours
for which they struck several weeks ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
BURGLARS WOUND COP.
Wichita Policeman Surprised Two
Thieves at Work.

wichita, Feb. 1s.-In a revolver bat
tie with five burglars surprised at
work Patrolman Gilmore received two
wounds early today The thieves had
broken glass from the front of a store
and had a wagon load of merchandise
piled on the sidewalk to haul away. They
opened fire and made their escape after
wounding the officer. He will recover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
suffrage victory in Missouri.

Jefferson City, Feb h-The senate to-
day sent to engrosSment by a vote of -
to IS the bill giving women the right TO
vote
The senate defeated proposed conSta-
t11tiorraI amendment containing grand
father clause and prescribing the pay
ment of poll tax as a qualification for
voting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
ATTACKS WIFE WITH AK
Charles Walton, Out of Work. Then
Kills Himself.

Mentone. Ind. Feb. 1s.-Charles
Walton. 40 years old, attacked his
wife with an axe as she lay in bed to-
day, rendering her senseless. Walton
then ran to the barn and shot himself
to death. Mrs. walton Is not expected
to live.
Walton hac been out of work for
some time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
MAY GET HOME RULE,
St. Louis Bill Provides for Police and
Excise Board.

jefferson City. Feb. 1s-Democrats of
the legislature in joint caucus today
agreed to pass the Gates home rule
bill for St. Louis, with amendments
providing for bipartisan police and ex-
else boards of two members each The
power of appointment is with the
mayor then with the governor
The caucus agreed unanimously on
the bill. which ensures its passage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18

Another prominent lob rs the highly
sanitary Doc Milligan, foe of the tuber-
cuIe. Senator Doc from Garnett is not
noisy person. But ne goes up and
down the state, observing in a plainly
audible whisper:
SWAT THE TUBERCULE." There
isn't anything in it for Kim except the
satisfaction that comes with a good
fight for a worthy cause. His best eff
forts are expended in throwing chunks
and brickbats in front OF the wheels
of the big white death wagon. Any
thing that will decrease the death rate
appeals to him. Sanitation and the
prevention of disease were his hobbies
as senator, and it is said that he
seriously considered a chloride of lime
bath for the late administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
Now of California.

Kansas should be sufficient and then
some His location is in the land OF
perpetual sunshine. with a beautiful
spot for the fair grounds natural
park totally surrounded by a thriving
city and cold cash. The San Diegans
are not pikers. They are spending mil
lions on the coming show, and hurr--
ing the desert railroad from Arizona
which will draw San Diego 500 miles
closer to the center of the nation.
All this and a lot more is offered by
the ex-senator who formerly amused
himself by making opposing members
Jump out of the senate windows.
Here's to Todd Reed. Long may he
wave-whether in Kansas or in Cali
fornia,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
JAP RIOTS CONTINUE.
Residences of New Party Members
stoned at kyOtO.

Kyoto, Japan. Feb 1S--Serious
rioting continues here. A great mob
taking part in a demonstration at
tackled the newspaper offices and
stoned the residences of the new con-
stitutionaliSt unionist party, founded
by ex-Premier Prince Katsura- Cen
darmes were called out before the
demonstration could be suppressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18

appointed tonight by Governor Sulzer
as a member of the board of man
ayers of the New York state training
school for girls at Hudson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
TO PREVENT HANGING.
Missouri Legislature Would Abolish
Capital Punishment.

jefferson City. Feb. 1S--A bill abol-
ishing capital punishment in Missouri
was introduced in the house today by
Representative Bretz. of St Joseph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
HILLES GETS A PLACE.
Suizer Names Him to NIanagership of
Girls Home.

Albany. y. Y. Feb. 1S.-Charles d.
HiIfes of Dobbs Ferry. secretary to
President Taft and chairman of the
Republican national committee, was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18

The pernfcious handbook bill is
again abroad IN the land This scheme
to bump the legitimate publishers or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
EAST SIDE NOTES.

toms for this column may be phonec
Ok or the state Journal office-1
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
CHAPTER ~.

Whoever has charge OF the spring
house at Hope Springs takes the news
stand in the evening. That's an old
rule.
After l ate my supper | relieved
Amanda King, who runs the news
stand in the daytime, when she isn't
laid of with the toothache. Mr.. Sam
was right. All the women had on
their puffs, and they were sitting In a
half-circle on each side OF the door.
Mrs. Sam was there. looking fright
ened and anxious. and standing near
the card-room door was Miss Patty.
She was all in white, with two red
spots on her cheeks, and | thought If
her prince could have seen her then
he would pretty nearly have eaten her
up.
Mr.. Sam came TO the news stand,
and he was so nervous he could hardly
light a cigarette
I've had a message from one OF the
detectives" he said. They've traced
him TO Salem, Ohio, but they lost him
there. II we can only hold on this
evening! Isn't that the sleigh?"
Everybody had heard II. The women
sat up and craned forward TO look at
the door: Mrs. Sam was sitting for.
ward clutching the arms OF her chair.
She was in white. having laid on her
black for that evening, with a red
rose pinned on her 30 Mr.. Pierce would
know her. Miss Patty heard the
eleighbells also. and she turned and
came toward the door. Her mouth
was set hard. and she was twisting her
ring as she always did when she was
nervous. And at the same moment
Mr.. Sam and both saw it; she was
In white, too, and she had a red rose
tucked in her belt!
Mr.. Sam muttered something and
rushed at her, but he was too late
Just as he got TO her the door opened
and In came Mr.. Pierce, with Mr.
Sans fur coat turned up around his
ears and Mr.. Sans fur ca drawn
well down on his head. He stood for
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
STILL ONE HOPE REMAINED
Frederlck's Idea Showed That ~.
Could Shine In Future on Dip.
Iomatlc Service.

Mrs. Titus carefully locked the fan,
closet, and told her two sons. eIpbt
and ten years of aga, that she was
going shopping.
"All right, mom," came the chorus
The street door had hardly shin,
behind Mrs. Titus when the two
youngsters made concerted rush for
the jam closet II was locked
hunt for keys produced half a dozen
Each one was tried patiently, but not
one fitted. The lock held. the lam
closet remained inaccessible.
What shame!" said Thomas, the
younger.
We'll" said Frederick, the elder
I'VE can wait until mamma comes
home and ask her for something for
being good boys."-New York Eve.
ming Post.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
ERUPTION ON cRILD'S BODY

II. f. d. No. 2, Jackson, Mo.-"Our
daughter who is ten months old was
suffering from an eruption all over
the body. In the beginning they were
small red spots and afterwards turned
to bloody sores. We tried all sorts
of ointments but they did not procure
any relief for our child. She cried
almost day and night and we scarcely
could touch her, because she was GOV.
cred with sores from head to foot.
I'VE had heard about the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and made a trial
with them. and after using the rene
dies, that is to say. the Soap and the
Ointment, only a few days passed and
our child could sleep well and after
one week she was totally we'll"
(SigcodD August F. Bartels. Nov. rs,
1912!
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. ADV.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
Needed Only the Beginning.

Anatole France once agreed to write
an essay on Moliere. He repeatedly
broke his promise to his publisher
who finally threatened him with legal
proceedings unless a certain number
of pages were delivered within a spe
Gifted time. France hurried off to his
lawyer, who was none other than Ray
mona Foincare, now president. NJ
Poincare heard his story and said that
the author would better comply with
the publishers demand. ITS impossi
BILE" said France. But you're a genius"
was the reply. Genius is infinite pa
tience. l can't possibly do It in the
time" said France. Nevertheless be.
GIN" replied the advocate, land well
see." So Poincare dictated the first
sentence, "Moliere is a Partisan" and
added, go on from there" France
WIS complacent, perhaps inspired by
the suggestion of the words. and the
brilliant piece OF criticism was easily
done in time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
Would Pc Informed,

Maria had been naughty at the din
ner table and her mother had sent
her into the next room to remain un.
I'll she was sorry for her behavior.
Marie cheerfully complied. Making
no expression of repentance after a
suitable time had elapsed, her mother
called from an adjoining room:
Marie, dear, aren't you sorry?"
No answer. On repetition of the
question. however, Marie replied, with
sweet and patient dignity:
Mamma, please don't ask me any
more. I'll tell you when I'm sorry"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13

Nhese things, but-don't take away all
the glasses, He'll beg your pardon
bat the thirst is coming"
He nlied the glass himself and then
ne came up and stood in front of me,
with the glass held up in the air.
.To the best woman have met in
many days." he said. not mocking but
SERIOUS. q was about to lie down and
Ret the little birds cover me with
Ieaves." Then he glanced at the empty
.dssh and smiled ITO buttered pop,
coral Long may it wave!" he said,
.nnd emptied the glass.
We'll. | found couple OF apples in
sfuy pantry and brought them out, and
.after he ate them he told me what
mad happened TO him. He had been a
niitlo OF everything since he left col
z1ers-~he was about twenty-five-had
,rrosssd the Atlantic In a eatboat and
,wone with somebody OF other into
s1me part Of Africa--they got lost
ana had to eat each other or lizards,
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13

When out on parade it is better to
nold your head up whether thsrs ia
anything In II or not.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
CHAPTER IlI.-contlnued.


At half past FIVE | just about gave
up. 1t was dark outside, and nothing
inside but freight. Suddenly |
eeemed to feel somebody looking at
The back of my neck and ! turned
around. There was man standing
outside one of the windows. staring in
My first thought, OF course. was
that IL was Mr.. Dick, but just as the
face vanished | saw that it wasn't. It
was older by three or four years than
Ar. Dicks and bit fuller.
I'm not nervous. I've had to hold
my own against chronic grouches too
long to have nerves, so went to the
door and looked out The man came
around the corner just then and
could see him plainly in the freight.
Ne was covered with snow, and he
wore a sweater and no overcoat, but
he looked like a gentleman.
Il beg your pardon for spying" he
said. but the fire looked so snug!
I've been trying to get TO the hotel
over there, but in the dark I've lost
the path"
That's not hotel" snapped. for
Hope Springs Sanatorium, and this is
one of the springs. You'd better come
In and get warm"
He shut the door behind him and
came over to the fire.
I'm pretty well frozen" he said.
Don't be astonished IL melt before
your eyes; I've been walking for
hours"
Now that | had a better chance to
nee him I'd sized up that drawn look
around his mouth.
Missed your luncheon. suppose,
said, poking the fire log. He grinned
rather sheepishly.
We'll, haven't had any, and I've
certainly missed It," he said. Fast
sng's healthy, you know"
''Nothing's healthy that isn't nat
ural,'' ! declared. IF you'd care fol
o dish of buttered and sailed popcorn
there's some on the mantel. It's pretty
salty; the idea is TO make folks thirsty
so they'll enjoy the mineral water"
Think OF raising a thirst only e
drown it with spring water!" he said
But he got the popcorn and he at
It all. II he hadn't had any luncheon
he hadn't had much breakfast TIT
queer part was-he was a gentleman
his clothes were the right sort, bu
ne had on patent leather shoes in al
that snow and an automobile cap.
/ put away the glass while he ate
Pretty soon he looked up and tn
drawn lines were gone. He WASH
like Mr.. Dick. but he was the sam
type, only taller and heavier built.
.'And so 1t isn't hotel" he remarked
~Well. I'm sorry. The caravansary il
the village is not to my liking, and
had thought OF engaging a suite u
here. My secretary usually attends I
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13

person. but l did not say all that was
quoted. | did not say the kitchen was
filthy; | only said it took away my ap-
petite to look in at the door. But she
left, which is the point
Well, stood in the doorway and
watched them disappear in the dark
ness. and felt better than had all
day. It's great to be able to do some
thing, even If that something is wrong.
But as l put on my shawl and turned
out the lights, suddenly remembered
Miss Patty would be waiting in the
lobby for Mr.. Dick, and she would not
be crocheting!
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13

he'd take Mr.. Dicks place overnight
he agreed at once.
Just as they'd got IT arranged that
Mr.. Pierce was to put on Mr.. Sans
overcoat and walk down to the village
so that he could come up in n sleigh,
as If he had driven over from York
ton--he was only to walk across the
hall In front of the Office with his col
lar up. just enough to show himself
and then go to his room with chill
Just as II was all arranged, Mr.. Sam
thought OF something.
The house people are waiting for
Dick" he said to me, "and about forty
women are crocheting in the lobby,
so they'll be sure to see him. Won't
some of them know 1t isn't Dick?"
I thought pretty fast.
He hasn't been around much late
ly." ] said. Nobody would know ex-
cept Mrs. Virgins. She'll never for
get him; the last time he was here he
put on her false front like a beard
and wore it down to dinner"
Then it's all on" he groaned.
She's got as many eyes as a potato"
And about as much sense" said |.
"Fiddlestlcks! She's not so good we
cant replace her, and what's the use
of swallowing a camel and then stick
ing at a housekeeper"
you can't get her out OF the house
in an hour" he objected. but in a weak
| voice
Il cant" said firmly.
q did. Inside OF an hour she went
to the clerk, Mr.. Slocum. and handed
in her resignation. She was a touchy
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13

You look SICK, L bhu, Boihs wv
to the bed. 1t never does to cross
them when they get to the water-oottie
stage. "The pharmacy clerks gone to
a dance over at Trimble's, but | guess
| can find you some whisky"
81 never touch the stun and you
both know IT," he snarled. He had
fresh pain Just then and stopped,
clutching up tie bottle. Besides" he
finished when 1t was over, Il haven't
got any whisky"
Well. to make long story short, we
got him to agree to some whisky from
the pharmacy, with a drop OF pepper
mint in 1t, IL he could wash 1t down
with spring water so it wouldn't do
any harm.
put on some stockings of Mrs
Moody's and a petticoat and a shawl
and started for the spring house.
1t was still showing, and part of the
time Mrs. Moody's stockings were up
to their knees. The wind was blowing
hard, and when / rounded the corner
of the house my lantern went out.
stood there in the storm. with the
shawl Tapping, thanking heaven | was
single woman, and about ready to
go back and tell Mr.. Moody what l
thought OF him when / looked toward
the spring-house.
At first | thought 1t was afire, then
| saw that the light was coming from
the windows. Somebody was inside.
with a big fire and all the lights go
ing.
went over cautiously to one of the
windows, wading in deep snow to get
there-and II you have ever done that
in pair OF bedroom slippers you can
realize the state of my mind-and
looked in.
There were three chairs drawn up in
row In front of the fire, with my
bearskin hearth.rug on them to make
couch, and my shepherds plaid
shawl folded at one end Tor a pillow.
And stretched on that with her long
sealskin coat laid over her was Dor
othy Jennings, Miss Patty's younger
sister! She was alone, as far as |
could see, and she was leaning on her
elbow with her cheek in her hand,
| staring at the fire. Just then the door
into the pantry opened and out came
Mr.. Dick himself
Were you calling honey?" he said.
coming over and looking down at her.
You were such long time!" says
she, glancing up under her lashes at
/ him. II was lonely!"
BLESS YOU" says Mr.. Dick, STOPPING
over her. What did ever do with
out you?"
could have told her few things
he did, but by that time it was com.
ing over me pretty strong that here
was the real DlclSy Carter and that l
had an extra one on my hands. The
minute ! looked at this one ] knew
that nobody but a blind man would
mistake one for the other, and Mr..
Thoburn wasn't blind l tell you
stood out in that snow-bank and per-
spired!
Well, 1t was no place for me unless
they knew | was around. | waded
around to the door and walked in, and
there was grand upsetting of the
sealskin coat and my shepherds plaid
shawl. Mr.. Dick Jumped to his feet
and Mrs. Dick sat bolt upright and
stared at me over the backs OF the
chairs.
"Minnie!" cried Mr.. Dick. "As I'm
a married man, it's Minnie herself
Dorothy, don't you remember Minnie?"
She came toward me with her hand
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
SYNOPSIS.

Minnie, spring-house girl at Hope saun-
toriuin, tells the story. II opens with the
ported to be engaged TO marry prince.
snd the death OF tho old doctor who owns
ehe sanatorium. The estate is l,ft 10 n
ecapegrace grandson. Dicky Garter. who
nus appear on certain date ana run
Nie sanatorium successfully for two
months or forfeit the Uncertain. s. case
81 uluinps delays Dicks arrival Mt Ihn'
burn Is lowering about In hopes uf Sc
curing the place for a summ.l hotel
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
Wlllinn To Ohllne.

Lady Of the House Ito persistent
peddler)-If you don't go away imme-
diately, / shall whistle for the dog,
Peddler Calmly -Then let me sell
you a whistle, mum.--Lippincotts,
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13

out. I'm awfully glad to see you
again" she said. "Of course I remem-
ber-why you are hardly dressed at
all! You must be frozen!"
went over to the fire and emptied
my bedroom slippers of snow Then
sat down and looked at them both.
'Frozen!" repeated /; I'm in a hot
sweat. If you two children meant to
come, why in creation didn't you come
in timeg"
We did" replied Mr.. Dick, prompt.
ly. we crawled under the wire fence
into the deer park at FIVE minauys to
twelve. The will said Be ON the
ground and was-fiat on the eroundi
GRO BE CoNTINUED)
When out on parade It is better to
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-11-13
Dlsillusio

The New Bride (absent-mindedly)-
Happy. dearest. It's the happiest
honeymoon I've ever spent!-London
Opinion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-06-19
KID PAYO TO JOIN
CAMP OF DUNDEE
FL Paao bantam Is To Be Given Chance
to Work as SpurrinE Partner With
Dundee ~ AIhunuernue.

To become a regular sparring part
ner of Johnny Dundee, with a prom
Use of being secured for the semi-Wind-
up to the Dundee-DiNOn fight at Albu-
querQue on July 4 is the inducement
offered Kid PayO, FL PasO bantam
champion. by Mark Levy. director and
promoter of the New Mexico athletic
club.
The letter offering transportation
and sufficient inducements to make
the trip of PayO to Albuquerque
worth while was received by the
Ell PasO boxer Wednesday. Levy stated
that he would be glad to match PayO
with o New Mexico fighter over the
short limit. and was also sure of the
fact that Johnny Dundee would accept
Payo for q sparring partner and teach
him the fine points of the game
When Dundee likes a sparring part
ner nothing is TOO good for him, and If
the lei PasO boy makes good il is prob
able that he will become a permanent
attache of the Dundee retinue and viii
be taken to New York city, when the
feather title claimant returns home
after his fight with Dixon.
Eddie Marine. the san Francisco
boxer. has left Dundee. and the only
sparring mate that Dundee now has,
that Levy is aware of. is Harry Carter,
the New Orleans lightweight.
Payo has decided to leave on June .
for Albuquerque. PayO declared that
he would leave tomorrow If his broth
er. Kid Gene. was not booked TO meet
Spider MOffart i'm JuareZ on June %.
as he has promised to officiate as head
second and adviser TO Gene.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-06-19
RUDE SMITH TO
FIGHT JACK HERRICK

Rube Smith, the Denver middle
weight. has at last been secured to
meet Jack Herricz, Of Kewanee, IN a
IN round bout at the Juarez arena
Negotiations between smith ana lhe
Juarez matchmaker have been golns
on for several weeks. but after recelN-
ing q guarantee. Smith decided TO come
down and participate In the ooNlns
show to be held on July f. HerrlcA
viii go into training for the bouts
shortly with Joe as his chief ADVISER
He is in excellent shape for the DouI
and will need only light work
Smith is known as a fast and HUSKY
mfddleweight, who scales about 100
rfngside, the weight now made Dy
Herrick- This is the first time that
the FL PasO boxing followers have seen
a big boxer of this class exhibit with
the exception Of Frank Moran
Al SmauIding. the Albuquerque mid
dleweight, is anxious for match with
Herrick Smaulding is a negro VINO
claims to be the middleweight cham
pion Of the Southwest at 15S pounds
The promoters declre that Kid Mitchell,
the FL PasO middleweight, knocked
out SmaUIding in three rounds, and as
Jack Herrick defeated Mitchell by
popular verdict. they are looking for
drawing cards, and not "cinches" for
the Chicago fighter