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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-19

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wouldn't you want to do the
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lily should you die.
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eighty-five out OF every hundred,
leaving no estate whatever.
Let Us show you Mutual Ben
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-19

den ribbon, the ground color match
ing the hat To the right of the front
is placed an aigrette formed of roses
and leaves These soft colors are Won
derfully beautiful and becoming
No American girl is more enthusi-
astically American than petite and
dainty Alma Gluck, youngest OF stars
at the Metropolitan opera house True,
since she came TO this country at the
tender ago of six and has but vague
recOlleCtiOns of any other home, she
might well be styled an American
prima donna. especially since she is an
American singer. since her musical
education was obtained as her entire
career has been in the United States
w. J. Henderson in New York sun
says: In song recital and concerts of
miscellaneous character Nine. GIuck
caused experienced patrons of musical
undertakings TO consider her work
with keener interest than that Of any
other singer heard in years. Vast
audiences extended to the artist ova-
ton after ovation, and each appear
ance exceeded the preceding one in
publicly recognized success Nine
Gluck- soprano, will appear at the
Grand opera house Friday afternoon,
February p. as one of the attractions
of the Radcliffe Concert series for the
season 1881
Miss Edna Thompson will entertain
her bridge club Wednesday afternoon
at her home in Topeka avenue.
> = =
Te lawn fete which the Topeka
Federation Of Women expected to give
last night on the state house grounds
viii be given tonight The affair vas
postponed on account of the rain. but
all the plans made for last night will
De carried out tonight The band VIII
give concert on the south steps of
the state house. and booths will be
placed on the grounds. where ice cream
VIII De sold on account of the cooler
weather and the shopping crowds down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-19
The King of All Laxatives.

For constipation. headaches indigestion
and dyspepsia, use DIR. Kings Me-. TgfS
P1us- Paul MathuIka, Of Buffalo N Y
says they are the King Of all Iaxatfvas
They are a blessing TO all my family and I
always keep box at home" Get a boz
and get well Price &c. Recommended By
Arnold Drug Co.-Adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
ADDRESSES COLLEGE GRADS"
DR.. John A. 0'Donoghue Urges Pres.
ervation of Vital Forces.

The preservation of the vital forces
was urged upon members of the first
graduating class of the City College of
Washington at the commencement ex-
ercises of that Institution at the New
Eboltt House last evening by DR.. John
a. ODonoghue Of the faculty. of George
town University. He pointed out that
the ssquandering of the vitality is fol-
lowed by excavation and ineffciency.
DR.. ODonoghue also urged the gradu-
ates to look well to their character, and
to be painstaking. Intelligent and sys-
temauc workers Practical studies were
also advocated by the speaker
DR.. O'Donoghue presided and awarded
the diplomas DIR. J. sO,Donnell, presi-
dent of the college. spoke briefly, as did
also Mgr. Mackin of St. Paul,s and Rev.
Edward l.. Buckley of St. Matthews.
Class essays were read by Miss Ruth
/. Baxter and Miss F. Irene Sheppard
their respective subjects being "a Teach
er's Position. in the World and '.Edu-
cation. and Its Needs" = Musical num-
bers were furnished by Miss Mabel Brau-
man. Miss Addie Wathen and Miss Shep.
pard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
LEFT ARM is BROKEN
AS BIG CRANE FALLS
George Melchior Narrowly Escapes
Death at Navy Yard-Several
Minor Accidents.

While al work in the east gun carriage
shop at the navy yard yesterday. George
Melehior, 1882 c street northeast, suf-
fered injdries to his head and his left
arm was broken in two places when a
heavy crane broke.
Melchior narrowly escaped death. When
the heavy piece of metal fell he made
an effort to get out of the way, but
succeeded only in getting far enough to
prevent being crushed to death. He was
taken to Casualty Hospital. 1t is thought
he will recover.
Wesley Medley. three years old, fright
sned his parents yesterday afternoon
when he fell from a window on the first
floor to the pavement at his home, 433
Massachusetts avenue northwest
The distance the child fell was only
about six feet. He sustained cuts and
bruises TO his face and was taken 10
Emergency Hospital. Physicians found
he had not been seriously hurt.
Samuel Hass. ten years old, 6lS 41a
street southwest, fell on the pavement
near AZ and q streets southwest last
night and broke his arm. The boy was
on roller skates when the accident hap
pened. He was taken to Emergency Hos
pital.
Suffering from conclusion Of the brain,
Harry Riley, 500 10th street northwest,
was taken TO Emergency Hospital from
his home this morning about O'Clock.
Riley sustained his injury by falling on
the stairs.
Samuel Stewart. colored, resident Of
Cedar Heights, Nd. fell from his wagon
near Nichols avenue and Talbert street;
Anacostia, yesterday afternoon and enc
wheel of the vehicle passed ovenhis right
foot He was taken to Casualty Hospital.
\ westbound car on the LIE Droit Park
line yesterday afternoon collided with a
truck belonging to the Allegheny Coal
Company near New York avenue and
9TH street northwest. Damage to the
car amounted to about 500. The truck
was only slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
TRIBUTE TO GoLDENBERG.
Employees Offer to Work Without
Pay Evening of October IL.

In appreciation of the o'clock closing
all the year round by NJ. Goldenberg, the
employees of his store yesterday offered
three hours service gratis Saturday, Oc-
tober II, when the store will be closed
until s pm. because of a holiday. 1t is
said to be one of the highest tributes
ever paid a Washington merchant.
The letter proffering the services Of the
employees declares;
I'VE. the undersigned employees of NJ.
Goldenberg. wish to express our thanks
for your courtesy and kindness in our
behalf in deciding to close Saturday at 8
pm. throughout the year, and as slight
token of our appreciation, and in consid-
Grafton of the fact that the store will be
closed Saturday, October IL, during the
usual business hours, on account of holi-
day, gladly offer our services on that
date from to pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
ARGUE FOR LOWER RATES.
Clarendon Ballston Citizens Associa
ton Hears Three Speakers.

Members of the Clarendon Ballston Citi-
zens' Association heard an address last
night by j. Fred Birrell of Alexandria
county, democratic nominee for the Vir-
ginia state legislature, I'm which be pre-
scented arguments for lower rates on the
Observation-Disclosures railway.
Mr.. Birrell was introduced by William
Malone, president of the association. A
large delegation of members from near
by associations attended the meeting. Leo
p Harlow and X. l.. C.. Moncure also
spoke on the alleged discrimination of the
railway against commuters of Clarendon
and Ballston.
Following the addresses the members
of the association voted to present the
matter to the interstate commerce COM
mission as soon as hearing can be ar
ranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
CHILD WELFARE PLANS.
of Anacostia Holds Meet
ing-New Constitution Adopted.

The opening meeting of the Child
Welfare Association of Anacostia for
the present season was held yesterday
afternoon at the Ketcham School
building with the new president, Mrs.
Joseph King, in the chair. Mrs. James
w Marbury, the recently chosen Sec
rotary resumed her duties yesterday.
The association adopted the new con-
stitution, which a special committee
prepared.
Immediately following it's adoption.
however. an amendment was offered,
which would change the number Of
meetings in a season. and discussion
of Sbis amendment consumed the better
part of the meeting, but no action was
taken.
IL is probable that the same question
will be definitely decided at the next
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
Y. W. C. A. vESPER SERVICES.
Rev. Pinkham to Make His Last Ad.
dress at Sunday Service.

Vesper services are to be held at the
Young Women's Christian Association
Sunday afternoon, at which time Rev
II. 8. Pinkham viii speak, This will
be Mr.. Pinkham's last address, at the
association. Miss Amy L. Ormsby will
be the soloist of the afternoon
Women who are living away from home
women to whom. Sunday is "a day of lone
Illness, have been especially invited to
spend Sunday afternoons aat the rooms OF
the association at 500 f street northwest
which will be open from to- Z O'Clock
during the winter season.
Miss Finney, the religious work di.
rector. announces that a teachers train.
ing class has been organized to meet a,
the Y. w. c.. A. at o'clock October Ii
The international Sunday School Lessons
will be studied. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Itendent OF the Maryland Anti-Saloon
League. has flooded the county with cir
cular letters. He attacks the temper
ance record of Mr. Lee, and severely criti-
cises him along other lines.
Misses Celestine Maxwell and FLORENCE
Anderson of Washington, who have been
assistant teachers at the Gaithersburg
High School since the beginning of the
present school year, have been trans
ferred by the school commissioners to the
schools at ~Olney and Bethesda, respec-
lively. Mrs. Henrietta Rich of the Olney
school will take Miss MaxwelI's place at
Gaithersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
Kidnapping Charge Denied.

Through Attorney E. B. Hutchinson, the
husband en1phatically denies that he kid
mapped his two-year-old son, as alleged in
the wife.s petition. His story Of the TAX
ing of the child is that when he came
home from Bar Harbor he found the child
locked in the house in the absence of his
wife and took him away. He further de-
MES that there is any French custom
that would excuse his wifes use of liquor
as charged.
Denial is also made of the great profits
alleged by his wife to arise from his
business ventures. Beauvais admits,
however, that he Is comfortably fixed
financially and is willing to contribute
adequateIy.to his wifes support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
Would Extend Business Courses.

The extension OF business Instruction to
other high schools In the city not having
such courses was advocated by the ex-
ecutive committee of the Business High
School Alumni Association. which met
last evening at 635 f street northwest
An effort will be made to secure neces-
sary appropriations for putting roof
playground on the Business High School.
Walter Burdett was appointed chairman
of the membership committee, with au-
thority o>select other members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
AWARD MADE OF PRIZES
FOR BEST-KEPT LAWNS
Original Garfield Association Re
ceives the Report of Judges of
Summer Contest.

The contest of the Original Garfield Cit
liens Association to create a more gen.
eral interest in the upkeep of lawns,
which has been in operation during the
past summer, was one Of the most sue
according to the report of the judges
presented at the October meeting Of this
body last evening at the home of s.
Henry, on Alabama avenue. 1t was de-
cided that the awards should be made
at the Allen Chapel Church next Sunday.
The first prize will be awarded to Mrs
Elizabeth Oden. who resides on Alabama
avenue near I'D street, and the second
prize will be awarded to Andrew Over
OF 10th street. Honorable mention was
given to the properties of BENJAMIN West
and A. w. Carroll. The judges in the
contest were III. w. 0oram, chairman;
A. w. Carroll and Joseph Selden.
Suggestion for the Public School.
Another effort is to be made to have
a fence placed at the school on Alabama
avenue to separate the boys from the
girls compartments. The school commit
tee was instructed TO again present the
matter for consideration. In this connec-
ton it was stated that equipment for a
carpenter shop should be in place before
many days 1t was also reported that the
night school sessions had been begun and
so far were we'll attended. An effort Will
be made to have more take advantage OF
these sessions.
The questions of securing the water
supply, additional street lights and f1re
alarm boxes were also discussed. At the
last meeting the association went on rec
ord as favoring more police protection
in the suburb. and it was stated last
evening that since the letter of complaint
was forwarded to Capt. Anderson OF the
eleventh precinct a more diligent watch
had been kept over the suburb, although
a reply to the communication had not
been received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
University Chemical Society Meets.

The George Washington University
Chemical Society. will have Prof Charles
Z. Munroe. professor of chemistry and
dean of the school Of graduate studies,
as the speaker as its opening meeting
tonight at 8 O'clock in Chemistry Lecture
Hail.. 1925 II street. The officers of the
society are L. T. Leonard, president; g.
H. Baston. vice president; Z. A. Giart-
valley, secretary; J. c. Brockweli, treas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
FILES COUNTER SUIT IN
REPLY TO HIS WIFE
Emile Beauvais Denies Charges
Made in Plea for Divorce-Ex-
plains Taking His Child.

Emile Beauvais, hairdresser,-of this city
and Bar Harbor, Me-. has filed answer
to the suit for absolute divorce brought
against him by his wife, Adele Beau
vais, French modiste. The husband
denies the charges made by his wife, in
Gliding his alleged infatuation for his sis
ter-in-law. Beauvais also filed -coun-
ter-suit against his wife. IN which he
seeks a limited divorce on a, charge of
addiction to excessive use of .intoxicants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

&i.OO to Harpers Ferry and Martina.
burg. s1.35. Berkeley Springs and $2.p
Cumberland and return. Sunday. October
H. Baltimore & Ohio, from Union station,
$50 am, returning same day. This is
a delightful season to visit the country
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

of HEURICHS BEERS when you note
how hale and hearty users of Maerzen and
Senate always are. Why don't you get
the .Hcurich habit"?'2 doz., $l.75 Nager,
$1.5O. Bottle. rebate, SOC. Tel. West 16G0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
Funeral. of Rev. william F. Gregory

Funeral services for Rev. William F.
Gregory, who died last Wednesday
night at Georgetown University Hos
pital, were held this morning at the
Georgetown College chapel. Interment
was in the college cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Laurel. Md. Races-Speeial Trains,
Baltimore & Ohio, ITO and !: 80 p. m week
days, returning after races. Also splendid
regular service. Round trip, so cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
90. ss :::'.: =. .. !: .Ms.kmsss.

eral afi1davits of friends to show that she
was always able to take care of herself
She admits that she imblbes occasionally,
but explains that being French. she has
been accustomed to wine drinking and
does not become intoxicated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

L0aves Bread, 1Ocy Mackeral, &c;
Mustard 12c qt jar; Quaker matches
1Oc doz.; grape juice, 25c qt bot; rice
611c b.; pepper, 15c. h.; lard, 131sc h. :
tomatoes, &c can: asparagus, 15c can;
oyster crackers, &c h.; cracker meal, &c
Id. The ]. T. D. Pyles stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

to wheeze, in the days of sweat, for an ice-cold
breeze! Oh, we don't look back to that misft
time, when we cried, '"Alack, for some snow and
.rimey When the winds come through from the
arctic shore, let US smile few, and then smile
some more! IF some ancient crouch by the
chimneyplace should release an OUGHT" with a
gloomy face, and express wish for climate
hot, let us break dish on his dome of thought.
Let us swat him thrice with the old armchair,
let us pile some ice on his silvered hair When
the north winds hiss, let us say: "Oh cripes!
Such day this, though it bust the pipes though
with its pesky sleet is big relief after; August
be gay while we're here on earth; let us laugh
unding n,irth, though the winds be warm or the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
CITY ITEMS.

You Can Bet on the Gamcs
il you buy your lumber at Eisinger Bros.
200 7th street NV. Money saving prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Before Buying Groceries See My
reduced prices on all imported groceries,
wines and liquors. Virginia claret, bots.
for 81: Braddock whiskey, 90c bottle. Don
nelly's, 18th and SITS. Phone NJ. 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Thomfordt's. B-St.WiWE. Center Market
Scallops, oysters and live Holsters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Of your floor coverings in hand. Phone M.
2025 today for estimates. Wagons call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Solos, -Baking Powder.
Superior to any other at any price.
csc q pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Baltimore and Ohio,
every Saturday and Sunday, good to. re-
turn until 600 am. train Monday. Quick
service and ali trains. both ways. in
GLIDING the Royal Limited.-Advertise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Furnace, Range and Plunbing Work
by best mechanics. Prompt attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Rollers for Soc; good shades for 25c and
20c Harbin's Dry Goods, $40 Pa ave. se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

window shades, 25c. 29c and Soc. Har-
bins Dry Goods, $40 Pa. av Sc. PHI l.. 56s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Expert stove Hepairing.
A. Eberlys Sons, Inc. rs 7th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

Those Your Want Ad !. rAs stas.
Main s:44n
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aLoaxea Bread. 1oc, M.cker.L A..

ssThe Wizard Of the Jungle" Ire
mendous feature today. Virginia Theater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
AND COUNTY
NEWS TEMSANDN NOTES
Mrs. H. /. Waterman Sues for
Divorce-FuneraI of
Mrs. Scherer.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, October 10, 1913.
Mrs. Halle I. Waterman Of Baltimore, a
former resident Of this county, has filed
suit in the circuit court here for an abb
solute divorce from John III. Wider
man, on the ground of infidelity. She is
represented by Attorney Robert B. Hig-
gins of Rockville According to the al
legations made in the bill. the couple
We're married in Baltimore August -,
1910, and lived together until August 1.
1912. They have no children.
+ Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss Virginia Walker.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Crittenden H.
Walker of Gaithersburg, and George
Plummer Of the same vicinity. The we'd
ding will take place about the middle of
November.
prospective bride was given a few days
ago at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Sam
uel K. Plummer, about twenty-five guests
being present.
Road Contract Awarded.
The county commissioners have award
ed to George B. Mullen of Washington
the contract for improving the road from
the Cohasset road to the District of CO.
lumbia line, distance of about three
miles. The price is about $4,000. All Of
the road to be improved is within Beth
esda district. 1t is understood the work
will be started at once.
The funeral f-Mrs. Catharine Scherrer,
wife of William Scherrer, who died early
Wednesday morning at her home at
Montrose, this county, took place at 9:,9
O'Clock this morning from St. Mary's
Catholic Church,; Rockville. The services
were conducted by the pastor. Rev. John
7. Coolahan, and burial was in the ceme-
terry near the church.
The October business meeting of the
Epworth League of the Rockville South
ern Methodist Church was held at the
church. Following the transaction Of
business pleasing musical and literary
program arranged by Miss Mary Davis
vice president, was given. 1t included
readings by Rev. Frank M. Richardson
pastor of the church. and Miss Mary
Brewer, and instrumental music by
Charles G. Myers and William F. Pref
lyman and Miss Lucille Welsh.
Lee Opposed by Anti-Saloon League.
In an effort to influence the voters
against State Senator Blair Lee in his
contest for election to the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
Too Fond Of Cocktails.

During the past year, the husband says,
his wife has become too fond OF the
American cocktail, and declares that a
few months ago when under the influence
Of drink. she fell down the steps and
broke several teeth. He says he owes a
large dentists bill as the result of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
Lee Opposed by Anti-saloon League.

In an effort to influence the voters
against State Senator Blair Lee in his
contest for election to the United States
Senate. William H. Anderson, superin-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10
BAND CONCERT.

This afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
Soldiers Home, by the. United
States Soldiers Home Band, Emil
A. Fenstad. Assistant Director.
March. "The New Ebbitt,''
Zimmerman
Overture. Soldiers and Sweet
hearts -................ Bergenhoitz
Trombone sole, The Two sGrena-
diers'' ................. Scilumann
MIR. Vincent Sgueo
Grand selection. "Rienxi" Wagner
Serenade, "A Night In Venice"
Lucantoni
Potpourri. Vienna Echoes" Tobani
Waltz. THE Night Owls" .Scotto
Finale, Songs of the Nation
Lampe
The Star spangled Banner 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-10

More satisfaction at breakfast
A New Chicago-Jewel Gas Range. MUD
OMAN & CO, doors 18th and G SITS.