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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
STORY OF A MOSQUITO Bite.
What Happened When Clancy Left an
Inch of eNIadow Unoiled.

One thing leads to another. Mike
Clancy, whose job was to oil Section
3,976, 234 of the Hackensack Meadow
determination District, ran out of pc
troleum at O'Clock Friday afternoon,
leaving one square inch of meadow I'M
oiled Ten minutes later a hitherto baf-
fed mother mosquito found the unoiled
area and established a family in it.
Saturday afternoon several thousand
wrigglers squirmed to the surface of
the muddy water, unfurled their tiny
wings and sailed away. One of them,
caught by a breeze blowing east north
east was swept across Jersey City, over
the tranquil Hudson, and, caught in
an eddy, volplaned gently down to
the Polo Grounds.
There he discovered and bit just be-
hind the right ear the pitcher of the
Philadelphia Athletics, who had two
strikes and three balls on the batter
in the last half of the ninth inning,
with a tie score and two men out.
The pitcher had wound up. His
nerves were taut as fiddle strings. They
seemed to snap at that vicious lunge
of the mosquitoes probocis, and instead
of a sizzling slant he threw an easy
straight one. Result, a home run and
a lost game.
James Julkins. a Pittsburg millior-
aire, occupying Box No. 25 had bet $500
on the Philadelphia team. He lost the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

bet. Because he lost it, he had TO gu
TO his club for money, instead of this,
Mfllionbilt Hotel, where a young roan
was awaiting him. The young man
was there to ask for the hand of Mic
Josephine Julkins. the lovely daughter
arrival of the father of his Intended he
refused to tip the boy he had sent 70
page the old man. -
The boy had intended that night 70
go to moving picture show but +f,o
loss of the tip made economy neces-
sary' ana he went home instead. On
the trolley he found a handbag con-
tanning $S7 in cash, two samples oe
grenad1ne silk, three buttons. a sub
way ticket, a bridge favor a New Ha-
ven time table and a letter. Recognize
ing the name on the letter as one he
longing to well-known suffrage Leader
residing in Westchester County. he
called her house on the telephone ana
was asked to bring the handbag to
Mamaroneck, reward and expenses to
be paid by the owner
The boy went back to the hotel and
borrowed the money for his fare to Ma
maroneck, and took the next train ,ut
The well-known suffragi leader was
rejoiced to find her purse, and doubIy
reJoiced to find a member of the male
sex with sufficient honesty to return a
lost handbag.
She inquired into the boys cfrcun-
stances and arranged to educate him.
He went to Harvard, where he develop
ed into a smashing amateur pitcher
and graduated direct into the big
league. Today he is the star twirler of
one of the leading teams; and he hasn't
the faintest idea of his debt to Mike
Clancy who. p0or chap, is Still patent
1y oiling the Hackensack Meadows.
But there is no such thing as luck
New York American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
Notes and Personal Mention.

Word has been received here of the
death of Rev. D. NJ. Houghtelin, for
mer resident of North Topeka. He
died at the Methodist hospital in Des
Moines, Ia, and was buried in Spen-
GER. Ia. Rev. Houghtelin was for a
number of years a preacher in the
Methodist church but of late has held
the position of field secretary of the
hospital in Iowa in which he died.
Also, Mr.. Fred Figert, a brother-in-
law of Rev. Houghtelin, is very sick at
the hospital in Des Moines. His wife
was Miss Laura Houghtelin.
Mrs. z. A. BOnser of Cincinnati, o.,
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. E.
y. Holman of 40 Evelyn street.
Mrs Howard Hannah and daughter
Vera will leave today for their home in
Cleveland, Ok. Mrs. Hannah has
been here with her daughter who at
tended the high school last winter.
c. c. Nicholson and family have
gone to Kansas City. Mo-, for a short
visit.
J. A. Linton of Herington spent yes
terday with his daughter. Mrs. How
ard Hannah.
Gertrude and Eleanor Keesee are
visitors at the Tanning home in Grant
vile over Sunday.
Mrs. Perry Ward and son of Texas
are visiting relatives in North Topeka.
The cherries on the Billiard farm
in Oakland are exceptionally fine this
year. Mr.. Billiard sent some to Santa
F'e. n. NJ, and they were received
there in fine condition, and very much
appreciated as the fruit in Santa Fe
is very scarce
Mrs. J. n. Henry and daughter, Ida,
are coming home today from Glovers-
Vile, \. Y, where they were called
some time ago on account of the sick
ness of Mrs. Henry's sister, Mrs. AIDE
laide Brown.
Miss Minnie Wilson has been visit
ing with Miss Bessie Henry for the
past week.
Miss Margaret Lawrence has gone
to Salisbury, Mo-, for a short visit.
A. NJ. PetrO. druggist
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pastor, ]. E. Scheer. Sunday school
at $50 O'Clock, J. c. Snediker, superin-
tendent. Epworth League at 6:45
o'clock. subject. 1.-The Cross of Every
Man." leader, Mr.. Harrison Euler. Ev-
ening service at s o'clock, the pastor
will preach from the theme, 1.-The
Snloldering Volcano in Sinners
Heart Junior League at o'clock.
Prayer meeting Thursday and choir
rehearsal Friday night at O'Clock.
The North Topeka Baptist church.
$3.50 a. M, Sunday school; Leland
Schenck, superintendent. IL o'clock a.
M, preaching, subject, THE Overshad-
owing Cloud Full of Likht." p. M,
Junior Union, Pearl Jones, leader; D
M, Senior and intermediate B. Y P.
T.. Paul Van Ness and Fred Denny,
leaders; p. m, preaching, subject,
My Neighbours Girl" Splendid music
under the direction of w. NJ. VanNess.
Sunday services at the Central Ave-
nue. Christian church. Bible school GAS
a m; sermon and Lords supper IL
m; Christian Endavor Gas a. m; SER
mon s p m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

wood, which figured in the latter's first
trial for the murder of George E.
Copeland, was reintroduced at the sec
ond trial today.
The testimony was given by Mrs.
Cora Carpenter, housekeeper on the
Springer ranch. The prosecution hopes
to estab lish jealousy over the affections
of Mrs. Springer as the motive for the
tragedy which ended in Henwood' s
killing Sylvester Won Phul, a ST. Louis
balloonist, his alleged rival, and Cope
land, a bystander, in a fight between
Won Phul and Henwood in the bar of a
local hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
DEMOCRATS HAPPY.
Jubilant Over Progress of Tariff
Bill.

Washington. June 14.-Administra-
ton leaders in the senate were jubilant
today over prospects of the tariff bill
They asserted that the party was ready
for harmonious action and predicted
clear Democrat majority for the
measure as it comes from the caucus.
Admitting the situation in the senate
was anything but satisfactory when
the bill passed the house, the leaders
now contend that prolonged prelimin-
airy consideration of the measure has
brought about AN ironing out of the
rough places in the party alignment
and that every development has been
in favor of the administration policies.
Today the Democrat majority resumed
consideration of subcommittee reports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
GOOD GAME TOMORROW
Snyder's Team and Highland Park at
League Park.

The Kaws will not be at home tomorrow,
and the baseball fans of Topeka will have
to be content with the next best-a fast
game between Harry Snyder's team and
the Highland Park club semi-pros
Both teams have been playing snappy
ball this season and promise q game well
worth witnessing. The game will be
called at o'clock al Western League
park. The lineup:
Snyder's team-Heil. CT; Leach, If :;
Snyder. h.: Griggs, 2b-; Myers, IS: Glib
son, 3b.; Kempton, IF; Copeland C.;
Stehl, p.
Highland Park-Heil. 2b.; Beers, SIS. !;
Menander, Sb.; Schaeffer, c.; Chubb, 1b. !;
Ferguson, CT; E. West, IF; B. West. If
Watson, D..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
"Knee-Deep
In June"

The beauties of the rarest sum-
mer month are for all of us, no
matter what our condition.
Few things are universal in their
appeal, except those that belong
exclusively to nature.
OF man-made institutions the
daily newspaper is notable for its
universal interest. Everybody who
pcan read, reads it. There is some
thing to interest every one in vir-
tually every newspaper.
AS in the news columns. so
among the advertisements 1t is
safe to say that you cannot go
through the advertisements today
without finding something you
should have.
Try it now if you have not done
So You may save yourself a lot
OF time, money or work, each one
of which is a valuable considera-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
ANOTHER SOLUTION.
Canadian Says War Causes High Cost
of Living.

Ottawa. Ont, June 14.-That war
and excessive ornaments are respon-
sible for the high cost of money and
the high cost OF living was stated to-
night to the New York Bankers asso-
citation in convention by Canada's
minister of finance, the Hon w. T.
White. Governor Eberhart of Mime
sofa emphasized the need for Ameri-
cans fostering agriculture. People
with the same laws and habits who
cannot agree are FOOLS said Jack
Montague, ex-governor of Virginia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

THE GROUND has been covered with
several carloads of Joplin chat, snow
white in appearance and of great value
in cooling the Garden. We sprinkle
the chat at o'clock and by the sur
face is dry as a bone, but the cooling
vapors thrown off are a delight on
sultry night.
NO FLIES OR 'SKEETERS-The en-
tire Garden has been screened in with
fine mesh wire, absolutely insect
proof.
GROWING VINES AND FLOWERS
are scattered around and over the
Garden. The real beauty can only be
appreciated by a visit to this, the fin
est Garden in the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
What You'll Find at this Beautiful Garden

RUSTIC FOUNTAIN A new
fountain has been built in the
Garden and the construction is
most artistic and novel.
LIGHTING EFFECT-The Gar
den is lighted by colored electric
bulbs which throw a soft, rest
full light and add much to the
general color scheme.
THE MOON adds its lovely
beams to the artificial lights and
on clear, summer evenings the
Garden is veritable trans
formed fairyland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
PREFERS THE GIRL.
Youth Declines $4,000 Offered to
Give Up Love.

Sioux City, June 14.-An offer of
$4,000, if he would give up the girl
he loved and enlist in the United
States navy, apparently has been turn
ed down by Charles Jason, jr., son of
a wealthy rancher. Two weeks ago
Charles Jason, ST., left a check for
$4,000 at the recruiting station here
to be turned over to his son the mo-
ment he enlisted in the navy. The son
said he would think it over but he has
failed to return
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
EXHIBITS "NIGHTIE."
Mrs. Springer's Garment Shown at
Murder Trial.

Denver, June 14.-Testimony con-
neected with a torn nightgown alleged
to have been worn by Mrs. John w.
Springer after having been alone in
her bedroom with Harold F. Hem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Work in repairing the North Topeka
water main extension over the Melal
bridge will be completed this month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
ARCHER INJURED.
Foul Tip Puts Him Out for Several
Days.

Chicago, June 14.-Catcher Jimmy Arch
er of the Chicago Nationals will be out
OF the game several days as the result of
an injury suffered in yesterdays game
with Brooklyn. A foul tip off Aliens bat
dislocated and baby lacerated the second
finger of his right hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

All townspeople are invited TO visit the
city waterworks after the installation OF
the new 100000 gallon pump which Is
scheduled to arrive next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
Be With Us Tonight

This evening invite Topeka people the
beautiful
have been
whether presenting
thing ordinary.
most pleased to this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Several Second district officials of the
Rock Island Lines in Topeka are going
the big Kansas safety rally of the road
to be held in that city.
If Topeka falls below Wichita in the
Western League baseball race to keep out
of the cellar, 1t will hardly be necessary
to sweep the grandstand seats before the
games hereafter. Topeka, faithful but
unfortunate, has nearly lost patience in
the consistency of occupying the leagues
lower berth
Topeka's great White Way on lower Kan
sas avenue could be improved If a hotel
iron awning extending over the sidewalk
was removed and if two elm trees were
cut from the street. Both the awning and
the trees are among the remnants of
country tOWniSm-
Phone 166 for city calls. Auto taxi, soc.
ADV.
Frank Whitfield. the Rock Island sweet
pea expert. predicts a wonderful crop of
the favorite flower this year. The vines
with continued warm weather will blossom
in varied colors and with long stems.
workmen in the Santa Fe shop district
have completed the work of clearing away
the iron and scrap debris in preparation
for the construction of the foundation for
the new shop extension
Roy Crawford is at his ranch near &C.
dar Point
Hayden's jewelry stock is now being re-
tailed at cost-Adv.
Commissioner Frank NJ. Newland has
found one way to reduce the high cost of
living: he has had his head shaved.
'-Shan't need another haircut all sum-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
Card of Thanks.

We thank our friends for their
floral offering and sympathy in our
late bereavement of our beloved wife
and mother.
H. L. DILLON AND FAMILY.
MR.. AND MRS. o. p. MARKEN
AND FAMILY.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Griffin, 426 Jeffer-
son street, are the parents of girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Jesse Shaw, superintendent of the city
water department. is spending a few days
in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

DR.. Dice. Hayden's optician, is now fit
ting glasses at greatly reduced prices
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

| mer,'' said the commissioner, in satisfac-
| ton, think of the quarters I'll save
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The extension of two blocks of waite
piping on Lincoln street in Kenwood ha
been completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
NORTH Side NEWS.

The Rock Island have asked permits
sion of the city to put a switch in
between the avenue and Quincy street,
on East Curtis. There is a short switch
on the south of the main track and
If the other proposed switch is put in
the traffic on this street will practi-
cally be stopped. This will not only
inconvenience the farmers who do bus
mess with the different mills in that
vicinity but be very bad for the mil
lers.
Numbers los and log trains of the
Union Pacific have some new steel
equipments, four coaches and a bag
gage coach, which greatly improve the
trains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The city sanitary department has re-
ceived several complaints of oVerhanging
limbs. The sanitary sergeant declares all
Objectionable boughs will be removed
within ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14
Church Notices.

Kansas Avenue Methodist church,
lO25 North Kansas avenue, ]. E. Scheer,
pastor. Morning service at IL O'Clock
theme, 1.-The Temptation of Christ .
This is the first of a series of four
sermons on the Temptation of Christ,
to be given Sunday mornings by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

There were II cases filed in the court o
Topeka before A. c. BarteI. Judge Gar
yer is away on fishing trip and all tn
business is transacted by Mr. Baftell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Those new beds and meals are attrac-
tive at the 5th Avenue hotel--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Two wells are being bored at Gage park
for the benefit of the visitors, the main
OBJECT being to prevent accident. In the
past it has been the custom of picnickers
to send children across the driveways for
water. Fast running autos at frequent
intervals go whizzing along the roadways
and there is danger of accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

THE finest elm tree in the city of To-
peka,'' said Sanitary Sergeant ]. r. Ram
sey this morning, lis on the southeast
the governors barn. It's perfect in shape
and form. Anybody know of a finer elm
tree?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

w. f. Jeffrey. Dentist. FOG Kansas ave-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Two weeks ago there were forty prison
ers in the city Jail but now there are onl!
nineteen and the number is dwindlin;
fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The following who were admitted to
practice medicine in Kansas and who
passed the examinations successfully this
week We're not recorded in last night S
State Journal: L. R. Brown, Galetfa; A
Kansas City. Mo; S. D. Morrison, Kansas
City, Mo-; Ransley ]. Miller, Topeka; w.
P. Miller, Kansas City, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

There was a decided increase of the tar
receipts this morning over the preceding
days. The county treasurer's office wa:
the busiest place in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Great bargains from the Hayden jewelry
stock, now being sold at cost.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Two fires of total loss occurred June II
Ann Thompson. 1149 North Jefferson, lost
a one-story dwelling house, uninsured
fire was caused by flying sparks from a
passing locomotive; loss estimated at
800. J. S. Walker, 1920 West Laurent
street, lost a shed and barn valued at $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The following marriage licenses were is
sued in the office of the probate judge thi
morning: Harry Mann, g. Kansas City
Mo, Gertrude Bergan, q, Topeka; Lero
c. Petro, %. Topeka, NJ. Estep, q, To
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The county institute has the largest at
tendance of any institute in the state, 20;
and also has the largest teaching force
County Superintendent John F. Ely an
nounced this morning that the examina
tons Will be held on June q and q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The grounds surrounding Bethany COL
lege have never been as attractive they
are this year; the lawns are being kept
in excellent condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

INDIVIDUAL BOOTHS are placed
at each side of the Garden with ia
BILE and chairs for four. In quiet
privacy parties may while away
many pleasant moments.
DELICIOUS DINKS too numerous
to mention. Every possible soft
drink that anyone else has ever
thought of and dozens of new and
tasty fancies original with us.
CANDY at the ARBOR is DIFFER
ENT. 1t is BETTER. Our fresh
homemade candies have made a
decided hit-it is quite the thing
to give ARBOR CANDY when you
give candy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

0 r CHI E S T r A
MUSIC-We have
secured a new and
exceptionally fine
orchestra which is
so placed that the
music may be plain
ly heard in either
our Parlors or Out
door Garden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Commissioner Porter has asked permits
sion of the commission to purchase play
ground apparatus including balls, bats
and racquets for the various Fairgrounds
in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

The change of management of the 18th
Avenue hotel has added greatly to its
buSineSS.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

1t was the opinion among the members
of the trade extension committee of the
Commercial club who met today that
there should be plenty of amusement on
the trade special that will be run through
northeastern Kansas week after next. A
high class talking machine will probably
be carried. The high officials of the yell
low Dog order are already making ex-
tensive plans for initiating those who take
the trip into the mysteries of the organ
ization
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Hayden's jewelry stock is now being re-
tailed at cost--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Commissioner Porter is still making
plans for the baseball diamonds he ex-
poets to install at Lakewood, City and
Garfield parks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Commissioner Frank NJ. Newland has
found one way to reduce the high cost of
living; he has had his head shaved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Phone 166 for city calls. Auto taxi, soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Roy Crawford is at his ranch near Ce-
dar Point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-14

Workmen in the Santa Fe shop district
| have completed the work of clearing away
the iron and scrap debris in preparation
| for the construction of the foundation for
| the new shop extension.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
THE GIlPINS.
Hypnotic Comedy Company at odeor
Theater Sunday and All Week.

Theater Sunday and All Week.
The Gilpins Hypnotic Comedy Com
pany which opens weeks engagement
at the Odeon theater Sunday evening
except Thursday is the only show Of
its kind playing at the Odeon this
season This is the largest and most
complete hypnotic company in America.
At the head of the company are Mr..
and Mrs Gilpin, the acknowledged
leaders in occult science. The subject of
hypnotism is as old as the human
race, but the scientific investigation is
practically new So long rs the world
produces someto lead and some who are
led, some who are strong. some who
are weak, some who are dependent and
some who are independent hypnotism
will be a factor in human happiness.
While this will be the first time to this
city for Professor Gilpin, he has enter
tanned the American public for more
than fifteen years. He presents in this
city the largest and most complete COM
pany of it's kind in route. Mrs. Gilpin
who assists her husband thru each
performance, is conceded by all who
have seen her work to be the most
proficient lady hypnotist and telepathist
known to the profession. An entire
change of program will be given each
evening. and many interesting tests
will be given in addition to the regular
hypnotic exhibition and the art of
Mental telepathy. On Monday night
one lady will be admitted free with
each paid 80 cent ticket if bought be-
fore D. m. Buy your tickets early.
ODEON.