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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
WEDDING is STOPPED.

New York Aug. 29--The wedding Of
Robert G. Norton. Il real estate dealer
of Savannah and Miss Edna Robinson
of Brooklyn has been postponed BY
action OF the police. Norton, arrested
IaSr night at the home of his fiancee.
is today in a cell He was arrested on
the Geographic request of the chief of
the Savannah police, who said that he
was wanted in savannah to answer
charge of forgery involving $4,000
The detectives making the arrest
called Norton to the doorstep of Miss
Robinson's home and without allowing
him to communicate with her took him
away. The wedding was set for today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
OPENS SPECIALITY SHOP
Todd Matthews to Have Mems store
Devoted to shoes and Hats

In many of the larger cities men
find specially stores devoted 70 two
CT three exclusive lines of furnishings,
and TO Todd Matthews belongs the
credit of starting the first store of the
kind in Topeka His specialties will
be headwear and footwear for men,
the top and bottom as it were OF a
mans attire.
Mr. Matthews is well known in To-
peka having continued the shoe bust
ness of his father for four years after
the death of the elder Matthews. or
until about year ago. In opening
such i shop. Mr. Matthews possesses
as VaIuabl assets his previous expert
ence and wide personal popularity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
Big Gates for the Canal.

san Francisco. Aug 29.-The san
Francisco firm that obtained the con-
tract for the two great floating Gals
sons that will be used at the entrances
of the Panama canal received orders
today to begin work on one of the big
gates. The cost of construction viii
be 100000 and It viii keep geo men
at work for year The two entrance
gates are designed for use if it be
found necessary 10 close the canal TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
STRICKEN AT LUNCHEON

Chicago, Aug. Z9-JaUes J. Townsend
former president Of the Chicago stock ex-
change and prominent in Democratic poll
tics, died early today Of apoplexy- He
was stricken while at lunch yesterday.
Mr. Townsend entered the brokerage
business 'in tSS9 forming the present firm
OF J. J. Townsend & Co In politics he
was Identified with the regular faction OF
the Democrat organization He recently
announced his candidacy for county treas
urer M. Townsend was born at Lima
Ohio ard was 81 years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
Dam the Ninnescah River.
Morris County Pioneer Dead.

Council Grove, Kan, Aug. 29.-Dr.
A G. Campbell died here early this
morning after a long illness. He was
one of the early settlers of Morris
county and has been prominent in 10
cal politics. He has held a number of
county offices. Among these were su-
perintendent of public instruction
which he held for a number of years.
He has been working as an instruc-
tor at state reformatory at Hutch
inson during the last two years but
left in the spring when his health fail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
Cash S sfores Gibbs Clothing Co. k 1854 a1e

(NebO, Buchanan and Fowler, Gid
Medley (Kan.), and Sission (Miss.) !.
After agreeing to the bill the caucus
adopted a resolution by an almost I'M
animouS vote, declaring the bill to be
a party measure and that members
of this caucus are pledged for the bill
TO its final passage, without amend
ment, provided. however, the banking
and currency committee may offer
amendments in the house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
CHICAGO RACE ON
Joe Dawson First Starter in
3O2-MiIe Automobile Event.
Eight Machines Started-Ex-
pect to Lower Many Records.

Elgin. III. Aug. 2e.-with the roar of
his engine drowned by the cheers of
thousands of spectators, Joe Dawson
driving a DoltaI car, shot past the
grandstand this morning and the an
nuaI 3O2 mile race for the Chicago
Automobile club trophy was on. The
blur of dust he left in his wake had
not cleared before the first of seven
PURSUING cars. released at intervals or
a half minute went scooting by
The other entries in the order of their
appearance follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
Indicted ON Murder Charge.

Virginia. Ninn-- aug 12-HOmer
Leo OF Tower. was indicted on
charge of murder in the first degree
by the grand jury today in connection
with the death Of Louis : Furnil of
Fargo, y. D. who was burned in his
tent on Lake Nermilion about two
months ago. 1t was claimed that Fur
nil carried a cousidera ble sum of
money. having just sold his North Da-
kOta farm and the money was miss
ing when the Charred body was found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
BILL IS APPROVED.
Currency Measure Is Endorsed by
Democrat Caucus.

Washington. Aug. 29.-The admin
istration currency bill, after nearly
three weeks of discussion, finally was
approved by the house Democratic
caucus by a vote of 1913 to ?.
The nine dissenters are Representa-
tives Henry. Eagle and Galloway
(Tex), Hardwick (Ga-), Loeback
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
Two Years for Shooting Wife.

Kansas City, Aug. 2S.-Gustav 4.
Schneider. who shot his wife and him
self on a downtown street July %
pleaded guilty to a charge of assault
with intent to kill today and was
sentenced to two years in the peniteR-
tiaTy Mrs. Schneider has recovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
NEWS AT KINCMAN
Board of Dental Examiners
Hold Session and Clinic.
Commercial Organization Fa-
vOrs Dam in Minnesota.

kingman- Kan. Aug. 29.-The Kan
sas state board OF dental examiners
composed of Dr. ]. Fremont Burket OF
Kingman, PRESIDENT DR.. F. o. Hetrick,
Ottawa. vice president and DR.. G. F.
Ami rose. ElDorado. secretary, held a
three days session at the office of the
president in this city this week. The
following took the examination:
DR.. B. NJ. Umhaltz, of Hartford; DR..
F. 5. Williams, of Garden City; Dr..
y. c. SEWN, of Wichita
A number of Kingrnan county peo-
pie took advantage of the occasion to
have free dental work done at the
clinic but there were not as many of
these as the board desired
Criminal Cases in Court.
Within the past two days two pre-
Hminary trials were held in justice
court. The first case was against one
H B. Sutton, who was charged with
mistreating his young daughter, and
committing a feIonious assault upon
Ray Shelton, who interfered with
Sutton's mistreatment of his child.
The second case was against a young
married man F. Blake. who is charged
with attempt to commit statutory as
sauIt upon a 15-year-old girl. In both
cases the defendants were bound over
to the district court for trial.
Dam the Minnesota River.
Under the auspices of the Kingman
Commercial club and business men ar
engagements have been made to dam
the Minnesota river east of the new
concrete bridge and along the north
side of Riverside park. which is owned
by the city. BY this means a lake for
boating and a swimming pool will be
added 10 the other attractions of the
park
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week
were two Of the hottest days of the
unprecedented heat spell in this part
of the state The thermometer regis
tering los and 1O7 degrees. and there
is no sign OF rain or relief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

which is rough in spots, the favorable
weather and the fact that two danger
Gus curves have been Strengthened, leu
the sueed enthusiasts to expect the rec
ord for the course of 6S miles an hour
to at least be equaled- The course
measures 5 miles and 1920 feet and
the drivers We're to cover il SO times
The spectators numbering more than
10000 overran the grandstand anu
spread for hundreds of yards on either
side. Mnitiamen, with bayonets, VINO
guarded the course, kept the eager ones
inside the palings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

Geo-ge ". Martin, Secretary of tho
state Historical society. is improving
gradually and it is hoped that he will bt.
tully recovered in a. short time. Mr.. Mar
TIN Is able to walk around the house sit
on the porch and take an occasional auto
mobile ride in a motor car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

We will ship car of household goods
70 Chicago about September 18th For
particulars call Booher Moving & Storage
co. Phone 6s5--Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

Harry g Snyder desires to call your at
tent1on TO the appearance of Walter John
son the great baseball pitcher, in a Royal
Tailored suit. on page one of this week ;
Saturday Evening Post.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29
LOCAL MENTION.
w E Jeffrey, Dentist, 7os Kansas ave-
Adv.

The condition of ex-senator John Martin
remains about the same as during the LAST
week or ten days His physicians ana
hIeHpefs OF tie family are unable to dis
liver any change excepting gradual
weakness which, has been continuous ever
since ne was striker a few weeks ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

Donold Williams. eoIored, Il years old.
was brought before the Juvenile court
about a week go on a charge of assau it
and battery. Edna Smiley, Il years old
and coIored was the victim of his wrath.
He was liberated on parole and ran away
to Kansas City. He returned this morn
ing and in a very short time was picked
up by Probation Officer Rooney He Will
be placed in the reform school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

of off grade lumber that is offered in
lots OF five hundred feet or more at the
rate of one dollar per hundred feet-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

make repairs on the ocean sides Of the
first locks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

Rose Williams is seeking divorce from
OrEaI Williams She charges habitual
drunkenness The couple were married
in HoIton. Kan, in August, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-29

viii include Vanilla and ChOc-
clate Ice Cream and Orange
and Peach Sherbets at SOC a
quart Also our famous Boston
Nut Ice Cream at 40c quart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
MISS LUCILLE CORR
= GIVES A DANCE

One of the pretty entertainments of the
week was the dance given by Miss Lucille
Corr at the home of her parents, Mr.
aDd Mrs. John N. Corr, on Juniper ave-
nue.. 1t was quite informal. ices and
punch being served during the course OF
the evening. The young hostess was very
attractive in a pink frock with an over
dress of cream net.
Among those who took part in the
pleasure of the evening were: Miss Anita
Latady, Miss Ethel Latady, Miss Eleanor
Fits, Miss Wilbur Leake, Miss Martha
Collier, Miss Mary Stiles, Miss Jocelyn
Orr, Miss Mary Byron Frazier, Miss Mary
Hewitt, Miss Annette Hoyt, Miss Mar
garet Cooper, Miss Margaret Patterson,
Miss Elizabeth Connell, Miss Lise Court
ney Shropshire. Miss Mamie Abbott, Miss
Helen Davis, Miss Katie Smith, Miss Har-
rlet Smith; Messrs. John Corr. Allan Dren-
nen, John Terry Badham, Baxter Badham,
Asa Hoyt, Allen Wood. Edward Hobson,
Wilbur Abbott, Edward Burke, Rowen
Oden, Davidson Kennedy, Harry Stein
mehl, Searcy Angel, Allen Haskell, Doug
less Wingo, John Inglis. Beattie Inglis
and Ralph Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
GIRLS GUIDES
MAY BE INSTITUTED

There is a movement on foot to effect
local organization of Girl Guides, an or
der adapted from Baden-Powel's Boy
Scout organization. Mrs ]. Houston
Johnston is in receipt of a letter from the
Girls Guide headquarters In Savannah
asking that she place the matter before
the girls here and Investigate the advis-
ability of forming such an organization.
The letter states:
II am writing to you in the interest of
the Girl Guides, hoping that can arouse
interest enough to further the cause In
Birmingham and start the movement IN
your city.
Mrs. Levi founder Of the movement In
America, is now busy getting out an
American edition of the English hand
book. 1t is now in the hands OF the pub
Usher. and she hopes to have 1t on sale
very soon.
II am inclosng a pamphlet giving a
summary of the organization, but we are
having printed another pamphiet which
will give 1t more in detail. and just as
soon as we get them out snali take
pleasure in sending you copy.
sThe Savannah branch has been In ex-
istence now a little over a year, and Is
in a .flourishing condition. The organiza-
tion appeals to girls tremendously, and as
soon as the leaders become Interested
which is lust as soon aythey know any
thing about the work, they are most en-
thusiastic.
THE Girl Guides is an organization for
character training which has been starred
much on the same lines as that of the Boy
Scouts. but differing in detail It's aim Is
to get girls TO learn how to be women
self helpful, happy, prosperous and cap
able Of keeping good homes and OF bring
Ing up good children.
"The membership Of glris - Qivioeo INTO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
MRS. J. A. ROUNTREE
AFTERNOON TEA HOSTESS

Mrs. j. A. Rountree gave one of her
delightful English teas yesterday aft
ernoor to introduce Mrs A. L. Dow
dell and Mrs. b. B. Ross of Auburn,
who are attending the missionary con-
ference.
| Only officers of Pelham chapter, U.
| ID. c., We're included in. the litmited
| coterie enjoying a cup of tea with
Mrs. Rountree and her interesting hon.
orees. both of whom are former state
| presidents of the Alabama division OF
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy. Her tea table was placed in her
living room where pansies and Law
lender shaded lights made a clever dec
orative motif combined with woodland
| flowers.
The party meeting over the teacups
In this delightful fashion included Mrs.
| Ross. Mrs Dowdell. Mrs. Alfred III.
Benners. Mrs. r.. II. Woodrow, Miss
NJ. Adele Shaw, Mrs. s. H. Gardner
Mrs. J. e. Penny. Mrs. Walter X. Me-
Adory. Mrs. Charles Tyson Randall
Mrs. Griggsby T. Sibley. Mrs. l.. s
Handley, Mrs. J. G. Reynolds of Green
vile, Mrs. John G. Whitfield. Mrs. II
j. Copeland. Mrs. w. H. Phillips, Mrs
c. A. Hardwick. Mrs. W. C. Sbley. Mrs
| Wade Wood, Mrs. Henry Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

patrols of about eight girls, who are In
charge of guide captain. This leader
has entire charge of her division, and in
structs them by the guide of the official
hand book.
,.\yhen they become enrolled as mem-
bers they are called third class guides or
tenderfeet. The tests for this stage you
will find outlined in the pamphlet, also
those for the second and first class. If a
girl shows a talent for any special thing
she may try for proficiency badges such
as artist, cook. clerk, cyclist, child nurse,
ETC. These subjects are not outlined suf-
ficently in the inclosed pamphlet. but
will be in the next which / will send
instruction in guides work is given as
far as possible through practices games
and competitions. A great deal of out
door work is taught, especially in the way
of nature study. and for this instruction
is given in the hand book entitled, How
Girls Can Help, and which will be pub
lished shortly.
IF you do not feel inclined to start
the movement yourself, will you hand my
letter over to some one you think will
be interested, and any further informa-
ton that Is desired 1 shall be glad to sup
ply it,
Literature on the subject was sent
with the letter, and gives large
amount of information on the subject.
The Girl Guide need not FORM new
c''-f ecnnrated from all others but girls
belonging to any kind of existing or
:. sucn as schools, clubs, fac
tories, social or charitable clubs can
take up in addition to their other work
or play, the Girl Guide training and
games, especially on Saturdays and Sun
days. BY meeting on Sundays 1t is not
meant that girls should play or work
but that they should take walks where
they can carry out nature study of
plants or animals that is of Gods
work in nature and to do good turns.
The organization includes chief
guide-the head of all the Girl Guides
in this country-a council OF three or
five, who examine the guides for ef-
ficiency badges, and a guide commits
sioner who is to organize branches and
generally to help guide mistresses and
encourage the movement. There Is
guide mistress who has charge of two
or more groups of girls called patrols,
who include six or eight girls A patrol
leader is chosen for one year. assists
the guide mistress and takes her place
when she is away.
Girl guides are formed into three
grades--third class, second class and
first class. A third class guide, must be
IL years old. She must know first the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

with their different themes Is It not a
pity" she unused, "that we have no art
museum for our children and our grown
ups as well to enjoy. because lack of ap-
probation is so largely due to the fact
that we have no chance to see these
master pieces in art except occasionally
when we visit the art centers. Not being
accustomed to the sight of great pictures
We become restive in looking at them and
fail to let the artist tell the story tor
us on his canvass"
That is true. The world OF art is our
common great heritage from which we
should not debar ourselves and the many
lessons We learn from the canvas. We
should choose the best. of it with refer
ence to age and development and place
1t before our people for the sake of the
artistic development of our citizens. The
school children should be given the adj
vantage of good pictures, for in our chill
dren lies our hope of higher culture and
better citizenship. In giving this exhibi-
ton the School Improvement association
of this excellent school on the South
Highlands feels 1t not only a duty, but
a privilege-to give our children, our club
women and the men who will see them
every uplift and refinement that such
an exhibition viii offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
PARL0R MEETINGS
OF THE SUFFRAGISTS

The tNo parlor meetings of the Bir-
mingham Equal Suffrage association
ono with Mrs. Oscar Hundley and the
other with Mrs. Sidney NJ. ullman-
are to be followed in a few days<witli
a meeting in the home of Mrs. solon
Jacobs. This Will occur probably
Tuesday afternoon, but definite. an
nouncement Will be made later
Mrs. Jacobs discussed the value of
the parlor meeting yesterday morning.
"1n the large cities. where those i'm
mense and influential organizations
exist" she remarked, the parlor meet
ing is still considered the best medium
for approaching the needs of an or
ganization and for disseminatin suf-
frage teachings. A personal invita-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

10 guido laws, second the history of
the flag Third, how to sew a button
neatly on a garment or q piece of
cloth. Fourth. the names OF the Presi-
dent and vice president of the United
States and the governor of the state
in which she lives.
second class girl guide must in ad-
dition to a months service as third
class guide have here passed a number
of tests, among them how to cook ono
simple dish, lay fire in q stove, make
bed properly and make an invalid's
bed, be able to tie parcel properly,
know how to stop nosebleed or take a
cinder out of the eye. The third class
girl guide must know how to cut out
and sew simple garment, lay table
properly. be able to walk mile and
describe the landmarks and objects SO
that another may Follow the same road,
be able to dress and wash child two
years old or younger, must have SO cents
In savings bank earned by herself, must
have an elementary knowledge OF first
aid to the injured, etc.
The guide laws are as practical and
helpful as the tests above repeated,
and the plan of organization meets SO
many practical needs, it seems an ex-
cellent thing and one Birmingham would
do well to introduce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13

.........s...............
friends to a meeting in ones home is
more apt to be regarded than a gen
eral invitation extended through the
press to a downtown hall, and SO the
Importance of the parlor meeting will
continue. In fact, in the big organiza-
tions of the north, where they havo
everything-money influence and num-
bers-an intelligent bureau has been
established where one may secure,
through application by telephone,
speakers, music and any other details
needed in conducting a parlor meeting.
BY paying the necessary amount even
flowers and banners for. decorations,
and sandwiches wrapped in the suf-
frage yellow paper will be furnished.
The speakers may be secul ed free OF
charge, and to present any phase of the
topic desired.
THE executive board of our associa-
tion here" continued Mrs. Jacobs, re-
Gently promised to hold, each one,
meeting at her home. They will Sc
1ect he topic best suited to their au-
diences-for example. one plans to en-
tertain members of her missionary So
ciety and through the request for en-
lightenment on the moral side of the
issue will ask her speaker to dwell
upon the changes that may be brought
ABOUT through the power u NOle Oh
such questions--the liquor question.
white slave traffic and like issues. The
parlor meeting, you see, Brings one
into intimate touch with question,
and is fine factor in educational
work"
Apropos of which, Mrs. Jacobs also
called attention to the fact that Chi
cago has practically decided to estab
lish schools for suffrage speakers. 1T
would be invaluable in conducting ed
ucational work among the foreign
speaking people of that city. This she
stated and contineud: "One of the pur-
poses of our work this year is to have
the wome nof our organization fis
themselves to talk on the educational
work necessary In promulgating the
squal suffrage doctrine. A difficult
part in doing the work of the associa-
ton is to get speakers to carry out
the programme which deals with wom
ans work in it's various phases who
are able and willing TO talk on woman.
1t is difficult to find speakers who
will talk of the ballot as a tool in the
hands of women. not as an objective
point, but we are rapidly developing
speakers in our ranks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
SOCIAL FEATURES
OF THE PALATCH

In connection with the social side OF the
potlatch celebration, this notice has been
sent to members of the unmarried set
THE pleasure of your presence is re-
quested at the Country club Monday even
ing. April Ia, at o'clock, promptly.
Dancing until Il o'clock. We also ewant
to explain at this time certain social fea-
lures of the potlatch festival which is to
be given April "a and 25, in which we wish
your cooperation. Mrs. f. b. Fowlkes,
chairman Mrs. Eugene l.. Brown, Mrs.
Edward H. Cabaniss, Mrs. Frank III.
Crockard, Mrs. Norborne Cooke, Mrs.
Hubert A. Drennen, Mrs. A. III. Ford,
Mrs. Henry B. Gray. Mrs. Henry i.
Howe, Mrs. W.. B. Leedy, Mrs. Otto
Marx, Mrs. William NJ. walker"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
MISS HELEN M'ADORY
ENTERTAINS FOR VISITORS

One of Yesterdays hostesses was Miss
Helen McAdory. who entertained al
luncheon at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter McAdory. on High
land ayenue .a
Her luncheon, which was quite sinfor-
NAL, was arranged in compliment TO Miss
Alice Stollenwerck of Baltimore. Miss
Margaret Miles of Montgomery, and Miss
Irma Atkins. an attractive Tennessee girl
Pink roses centered the table. and the
place cards were similarly decorated III
water color.4 stl
Those seated about the pretty table
were Miss Miles. Miss Stollenwerck, Miss
Atkins, Miss Estelle Bethea, Miss Helen
McClary. Miss Harriet Fits. Miss Mar