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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
SECOND DIVISION JURY

A SOLITARY woman il destined to
serve on the jury for the January
term in the second division. OF the
district court. The name OF Mary L.
Nelson, 1881 Clay street. was drawn
this afternoon. In his communication
to the county clerk, Judge George H.
Whitcomb asked that "a additional
names be drawn. The regular Janu-
airy panel all Topeka men. consists
of the following names:
o. Mccormick, W. C. Bailor. George
p. Mcintyre, W. A. Granteer, Charles
Kroft, H. N. Smith, D. p. Scott, John
Killian, Gust Lagerborg, J. Q. A. Pey-
ton, Tom ID. Ash and A. Samuel.
The additional "a veniremen are:
A. C. Mcdowell. Henry Schaffer. z z.
Cromwell. s. w. Lyman. s. T. Leach
man, H. r. whittelsey. George Young.
J. r. Shelton (removed), A. T. Dan
iels, George A. Clark. A. G. Kittle. w.
X. Purdon, William H. Free. w. Boil
niger and Mary l. Nelson, Topeka: e.
B. Marble, George Tinker, Soldier
township; w. w. Hawls, J. e. White.
Rossville township: J. w. Paintsg.
George Rollins, Frank Beach. r. q
Richey, Topeka townahip: and Henry
Porter, Wi1liamsport township.
George Mcintyre was on the spe-
cial venire drawn In the Beers muir
der case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
LATTER-DAY CoNFUC1ANIsM.

China is tossing restlessly in her
age-long sleep. and shows signs of
awaking. writes Bradley Gilman, in an
interesting article entitled "China
Summons Confucius," in the Ameri-
can Review of Reviews for December.
This situation appeals to the United
States only indirectly: but most of the
land-hungry European nations are
waiting at her bedside. and are guess
ing as to her present pathologic con-
dition and her outlook for future
health and strength. Competent judges
near at hand agree that II China were
to produce. soon, some great leader.
he would become the center of crystal
lization for the saturated solution Of
loyal sentiment. which IL latent in this
mighty people. Lacking such a living
leader. the Chinese may call upon
Confucius, and unite the several d.
verse provinces under q potent bond
OF religious fervor. However the in
fluence Of the great ethical teacher
may have waned during the past CEN
fury, he has not become negligible
quantity, as the recent surprising OBJ
servance Of his birthday (September
27) fully attests. About a week be-
fore that date a circular letter was
| sent to all the governors Of provinces.
setting forth the virtues Of Confucius.
The intention was that this statement
should be presented to local magis-
trates. and by them be brought be-
fore the plain people. Thus = way
would be prepared for the subsequent
elevation of the great and honored
sage an the true leader. Of the new re-
public. Naturally. we would expect
him to be held most highly in honor
by the old dethroned Manchu dynasty.
Young China" however. realizes that
the country greatly needs both q lead
er and q religion. and that these two
needs could be met by a revival of the
Confucian cult probably in q modern
lied form. Twenty years ago the sage's
birthday was observed only slightly
and sporadically. but this year there
has been . widely spread and distinct
II fervent expression Of public tlevo-
tibn to him. Decorations, professions.
land public meetings are reported from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
SHE FILES $4,000 SUIT
Dora johnson Makes Grave Allegn
lions Against J. Goodwin.

A good name is priceless-so they
say. It's valued at STATS in q suit
filed today in the district court. For
damages to her health, character and
good name, Dora johnson brings suit
against ]. Goodwin. 522 Kansas. ave-
nue.. In addition. she asks 800 for
Doctors bill, and $25 for loss Of
wages.
In her petition Miss johnson al
leges that she rented a room Of said
J.. Goodwin and paid in advance. She
states that he entered her room with
out her consent, Rugged her. kissed
her, and twas only prevented from his
dastardly acts by her own energetic
resistance.
Damage suit for $4,000 was filed
with the clerk of the district court
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
JOURNAL ENTRIES

Nowadays. a girls complexion Is
usually what she makes 1t.
And the man who buys a gold brick
would sell it to some one else II he
could.
Z
Most parents expect too much from
their children, considering the ex-
amples set them.
A detective story that's different"
would be one where the sleuths are
foiled, as often happens in real life.
.
Those who complain a whole lot
about bores are likely to be that way
themselves whenever they get ain OPP
portunity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
THE EVENING STORY
Local Color.
(By John Philip Orth.l

(By John Philip Orth.)
Outside the village of Fair Haven,
in a half-acre field grown to weeds
and briars, stood the house of mys-
terry. Almost every town and village
has one. In this case it was a house
that stood in a half finished condition
and tenantless most of the time for
years. The property was tied up In
a suit at law.
The house of mystery had been a
free lodging place for tramps for the
past three years, when the town woke
up one morning to find that 1T had
what seemed to be a permanent ten
ant. A woman and boy had taken
possession during the night. They had
arrived in q wagon, which had
brought some lumber for repairs and
various supplies.
The woman looked to be fifty years
old. She was tall, gaunt and defiant
The boy was about twelve. 1t may
have been mother and son, but he
looked half starved and otherwise Ill
treated.
Phineas Green, the grocer. was the
first one to come along and discover
that the old house had a tenant. He
felt perfectly Justified in turning aside
and taking a look in at the open door.
He had only got ready to peep when
the woman stepped out ana seized MIN
by the collar and ran him back to the
highway, and then gave him a kick
that lifted him foot high.
The grocer didn't stop to ask any
questions. He fastened on to his gro
Gerry and marked up the price OF can
ned tomatoes as q balm to his feel
ings, and then stood at his door and
told the news to al who came along.
Among them was Moses jackson, the
shoemaker. Moses was not q fuil-
page advertiser in the county paper,
but he had en- eye out for business.
That strange woman and boy must
wear shoes. He wanted them to wear
fastened his steps to the house OF
mystery The woman was mailing on
a board while the boy held II
what yer want?" was growleo AT
the shoemaker.
aYou-you wear shoes? ?" he replied.
IT dol" she replied as she stuck out
a foot encased in a No. 8.
s'I called to ask
"Oh, you may have one!"
And he got 1t. 1t was the shoe on
her right foot. It wasn't removed
from the foot before he got 1t he
was kicked six times before ne couio
get a fair start
One thinks OF shoemaker as
mind man. Moses jackson
was mild-mannered, but he had been
kicked for the first time in his lie.
and the incident aroused him. He
vent STRAIGHT to Abraham Scott. the
town constable. and told his story.
what. citizen Of our town kick
ed!' exclaimed the officer.
ssIt Is true, Abe.
by the jumping jeeswax but wen
see about that. I'll go up there and
see that that woman pays you dol
lar kick In cash.
BY. the time the officer got mp there
the strange woman had nntshed Win
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

An art note in the Caldwell News:
School kids with white and coloreo
crayons are showing their proficiency
in portraiture and kindred arts on ex-
posed surfaces about town.
According to the Walnut Valley
Times, Ell Dorado is fortunate in two
ways. The fat women do not try to
tango, and very few of the slang sling
ers picked up "Ish ka bibble." for Il
should worry
Outside Of a drunk man, the most
disgusting person, the Hope Dispatch
runs across, is the fellow whose APP
pearance would indicate a gentleman
but whose mouth is filled with pro-
family and vulgar talk. Nor does the
Hope Dispatch stand alone in this
particular.
A hint to the old topers in Kansas.
who have more or less trouble In filling
their cups that cheer is given by the
Caldwell News in calling attention to
the fact that Koumiss, the favorite in
toxicant Of the Tartar. Is simply fer
mented mares milk, and is really the
most ancient of intoxicating liquors.
According to an old nature sign We
are going to have light winter, says
the Osborne County Farmer. In east
ern Kansas the fall pastures are I'M
usually heavy and there are many per-
sons who believe that heavy fall pas
lures are a sure indication Of a balmy
winter. A nature writer who lives in
the east predicts that the middle west
will have a mild winter and that the
east will have a particularly hard one.
and he bases his predictions upon the
fall pastures. So far his prophecy has
worked out.
Here Is true Jew story. says the Atch-
ison Globe: An Atchison father desired
to have his 8-year-old son realize how
soon a bank account increased even
with the addition of small sums, and
he gave the boy a specific allowance
to demonstrate this idea Every Sat
urday, at the noon meal. the father
would flash a quarter from his pocket
and say. Here's your allowance. son.
Get me your bank book" and in return
ing to town he would makesthe deposit
for the boy. The son stood this for sew
eral weeks, and then sobbed out this
complaint On his mothers shoulders:
There's no fun in having father give
me quarter that I can't spend, but
1t wouldn't be quite so hard If he
would only let ne f-c-e-l tiff he
would only let me feel it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Another indication of the hard times
that have prevailed in this country dur
ing the past year is to be found in the
statistics which show the jewelry Inn
portations for 1913 to be worth $57 900. :
900. which is 80 per cent. in excess Of
the highest record yet established In
cidentally. the people OF this country
have the huge sum Of 81. 000. 000. 900 tied
UP In diamonds. It is almost needless
to add that this latter Information was
not cleaned from the personal tax
rscoeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

During the bird and deer shooting
season in Wisconsin, "a grand totai.'
as the news dispatches put it, Of Sc
hunters were killed. Let's abolish foot
ball. by all means.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
HELD FOR RANSOM.
American Says Mexican. Rebels Dc
mand 1000 for Release.

Los Angeles, Dec. Wv. A. Wind
ham. formerly cashier OF q bank at
Pasadena, now superintendent of
ranch at Quimichis, Mexican terri
tory of Topic, sent a wireless message
to former Senator Bard of Oxnard
today, saying he was being held by
rebels until he paid ransom OF
S. 900 gold.
DR.. w. S. Livingston. president Of
Quimichis Ranch company. tele-
graphed to the state department at
Washington asking that a demand for
protection be sent to the Carranza
provisional government at Hermosillo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels de-
plores excessive navies. and favors a
naval vacation" but he would ulso
have congress authorize the construc-
ton Of q couple Of battleships at a
cost Of a paltry $4,000 900 each, and
eight torpedo boat destroyers and three
submarines. All Of which Is more evil
dence. II any were needed. that preach
ing and practice are seldom the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Calamity to the lovely bridesmaid:
enforces the superstition that most Of
the White House photographs mus
have been flashlights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

A missionary says that 100000
would convert the Turks to Christian
ity. :, Undoubtedly. also. it would con-
vert them into anything the donor
might name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRES'

The State Journal Is q member Of the
Associated Press and receives the fuIl oay
telegraph report Of that great news NJ
sanitation for fhe exclusive aftGrnoon
publication in Topeka
The news II received In The otaee Joue-
nal building over wires for this sole puf-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Once in while. says the Cincinnati
Enquirer. when Father md Mother go
downtown, Father will assist Mother to
alight from the street car. And Moth
er will spend the rest Of the evening
wondering where he got his liquor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02
Conference ON Trusts.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Secretary
Redfeld Of the department of COM
merce and Joseph e. Davis, commits
sioner Of corporation, conferred for
an hour with President Wilson today
on the trust question Mr.. Davis has
been making INQUIRIES into the prob
lem and Mr.. Redfield through the
various bureaus OF his department
has gathered great deal Of informa-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

AS the Washington Post suggests
The perfection Of naval construction II
reached when a battleship is rejected
as obsolete before it Is built.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

And what are we going to do about
it in case Huerta refuses to have any
further dealings with the United States
unless President Wilson resigns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

1t is to be hoped that Secretary
Bryan, on none Of his hunting expedi-
lions, will mistake the dove OF peace
for a wild duck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

news Of the blue hen that has been lay
ing eggs with letters on them that are
significant Of dire disasters to come.
Oh helpful hen, oh helpful hen!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE government
has Is packages OF Panama hats ON its
hands for sale cheap. They arrived In
New York from South America ON In
voices alleged to have been fraudulent
ly low but the consignee did not call
for them. The ehtopr claimed there
fore they were - Technically ENTER
ed and could not ~ sulxed by the gov
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

It occurs to the Springfield Repuh-
lican that as for those congressman
who are 80 keen on mileage, the coun-
try would not mind paying expenses
one way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Some new speed" records are likely
to be announced before long. Wichita
has engaged an expert to get line on
the activities of the gas meters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

In all likelihood. the Back to Africa
movement won't be any more popular
in practice with the negroes of this
country than the Back to the Farm
movement Is with those Of urban ten
dnncies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

II the old family Bible isn't a sat
place to hide love letters. no alternative
remains but the old reliable bonfire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

They are investigating the hook
worm in South Carolina. But what
really ais South Carolina il Governor
Blease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Former Ambassador Wilson recog-
nizes Huerta. But who recognizes Am
bassador Wilson?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Who would have thunk it! Lew Shank
retired as mayor of Indianapolis under
fire. Rather small potatoes, Ell?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

As the Fort Worth Record suggests
safety first would be as good a mot.
to for automobile drivers as for rail
road employees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

The meeting Of the Kansas Book Lovers'
club, set for tonight, has been postponed
bad weather. It will meet at TO Kansas
avenue on Tuesday, December 9.
W. e. jeffrey. Dentist. 7os Kansas ave.
Adv.
The XIV club will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. 8. g. Zim-
norman, 1923 Mulvane street.
Surely. madam, you will try Golden Egg
Machine Dried Macaroni or Spaghetti.
Once. Just ask your grocer.-Adv.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First NJ.
E. church will hold their annual Christ
mas shop in the Sunday school room all
December Z and ) Chicken pie iuncheon,
both days.-Adv.
Ed Groat. an employee Of the Davis
fined in St. Francis hospital for several
days because Of q minor operation. will
be able to leave the hospital some time
this week. according to a report from the
hospital today.
Try Illinois nut coal for cooking; it's
washed. Call 31SS. J. F. Spohn.-Adv.
The prices in connection with the Com
mercia1 club tango minstrel show at the
win be twenty-five cents for the gallery.
and fifty cents for the rest of the house
with the exception Of the box seats which
will sell at one dollar. Decision to make
mittee under E. F. Maxwell which met to-
day. Those present at the meeting were:
e. F. Maxwell. Jack Truitt R. L. Bone.
J. Will Kelley. Charles Mitchell, Marco
Morrow, Frank Curry, w. o. Rigby, c. b.
Burge and Frank p. MacLennan.
Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new. 2-35c. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
The old Topeka Rifle club win be re-
organized Thursday night when meet
ing Of members and others interested will
be held at s o'clock at the indoor range
at 716 Kansas avenue. There are about
fifteen of the old members who expect to
son. Between fifteen and thirty new
members are desired.
J. W. Fisher has returned to Topeka.
after an extended visit with his son, VIII
liam d. Fisher. secretary of the CONNER
cial club at Norfolk, Neb.--
| trio light 1t the up to date Lutes' Elec-
| tic Studio. Prices right Over the Pal
ace.-Adv.
section e." which includes the students
of the upper claeDes OF the high scnool
win be In attendance at the scnooi
| tnat time the Topeka Federation q
| Women's clubs will present to the scnoo'
la painting by George n. Stone
The regular monthly luncheon Of the
First Conversational church w1u ne
served 1t noon tomorrow Price 1Oc--Aov'
Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

A noted savant estimates that the
weight Of a soul Is four and seven
sixteenths ounces. So the average
politician hasn't missed much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

One reason why a fiat is bad for fam
fly life Is that there is nothing for g
man to do but wipe the dishes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Kaiser Wilhelm has decided to edit
a newspaper. At any rate. he won't
have to take back talk from the office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

One thing this country is thankful
for 1t that Mexico isn't twins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

The meeting Of the Kansas Book Lovers
club, set for tonight, has been postponed
until week from tonight because Of the
bad weather. It will meet at TO Kansas
avenue on Tuesday, December 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Surely, madam, you will try Golden Egg
Once. Just ask your grocer.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

The Ladies' Aid society of the First N
E. church viii hold their annual Christ
mas shop in the Sunday school room al
December and 3. Chicken pie lunches
and o'clock turkey dinner viii be serve
both days.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

The XIV club will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. 8. g. Zim-
norman. 1923 Mulvane street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Ed Groat. an employee Of the Davis
Mercantile company, who has been con-
fined in st. Francis hospital for several
days because Of q minor operation, will
be able to leave the hospital some time
this week. according to a report from the
hospital today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Up to date portraits are made by cleo
trio light 1T the up to date Lutes' Elec-
tric Studio. Prices right Over the Pal
ace.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-02

Section ca" which includes the students
Of the upper classes Of the high school,
win be ia attendance at the school as
sembly exercises wednesday morning. AZ
that time the Topeka Federation OF
q painting BY George n. Stone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-21
To Celebrate Anniversary.

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the First Baptist church will cele.
brate the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the organization of the womars work
in the Southern Baptist Convention
circles. at Philathea Hall, Monday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock. Similar meet.
ings will be held throughout the
South. All the members of the orga
nizations of other Baptist churches
are invited to be present. A musical
program is being arranged by Mrs
c. D. Wood and an interesting liter
airy program, that will deal with the
work of the organization, will be
rendered. The hall will be decorated
in the colors Of the society-roya]
purple and white-and lunch will
be served after the meeting by the
young ladies of the church
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-21
WOman's Missionary Society.

The ladies of the Womans Mission
airy Society of the First Methods
church will hold their literary meet
ing in the chapel of the church OF
Monday afternoon at o'clock, with
Mrs. J. p. Mcdaniel as chairman. Al
interesting program has been ar
ranged for the afternoon as follows
Devotional Services-Rev. J. w
Harrell.
Instrumental Solo-Miss Ava Nc
Gehee.
Paper-''What Should We Do Fol
Foreign Missions?" Mrs. J. c. Fisack
erly.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Charles Moore.
Reading Home Missions" Mrs
Ballard.
Violin Solo-Selected, Master Yer.
non keadle.
Vocal ISolo-selected Miss Vida
Mae Holderness.
Closing Hymn-Doxology.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-21
ERsoNALs

Mrs. Hugh Ryland and son are
visiting friends in Little Rock.
o. M. Spellman has returned from
a several walks sojourn at Heber,
Ark.
C. H. Owen returned to this city
yesterday to spend several days with
his family.
Mrs. Gorge Hardy and children, OF
Alexandria, Louisiana, are the guests
of Mrs. Drew White.y
Mr.. and Mrs, ", 9, Alexander have
as their guests Misses Annie Sheriff.
and Bette Matthews, of Sheriff..
Mrs. r. M. Fletcher and children OF
Thirteenth avenue and Olive street,
are the guests Of friends at Benton for
few days.
Mrs. John Mccain and children, OF
South Olive street, have returned from
Holly Grove, Arkansas, where they
spent the summer.
Mrs. J. r. Freeman, No. 1907 West
BarraQue street, has returned after a
pleasant viist with friends and rela
tives at Marion, Illinois.
Mrs. "A. E. Core, of Denver, Colo
RADIO. will arrive in the city today to
be the guest of R. H. Williams and
family for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Maxwell left
last night for Jonesboro, where they
will be the guests of relatives and
friends for short time.
Mrs. A. c. Hoffman left yesterday
afternoon for Memphis. where she will
be the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Halsey, and attend the Tri-State Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. q. Fuqua. Of West
Eighth avenue, have - their guests,
their relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Hodges. 81 Stroud, Oklahoma.
sena os ~ = ~ repra etlt|
ana Is! 4 e & $50 = ! \;
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-21
SCHOOL WILL ffkN.
Grades, LIST, End, srd, 4th, 9Th, 9Th, 9TH
;. and 9Th. ys.

The eleventh annual session of Miss
frankie Vaughn's private school at
1910 Plum street will open Monday,
September 22nd. The same course Of
study is pursued as the public school.
Special attention given to. children
who are deficient in any study. Ply
steal culture, and drawing free of
charge. Neatness and politeness. are
impressed upon the children from the
time they enter.
Grades from the first to the ninth.
The department of music is one of the
special features of the school.
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