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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
TO PLAY OSACE CITY.
High School in Game Saturday-De-
feated Office Team.

Usage City, Kan, Sept 30.-The high
work here this week, preparing for
About 25 men are out for practice every
day. The boys are being coached by
Superintendent Karnes, assisted by l..
and German. They are expecting a hard
game and are patching up weak spots
in the team, and drilling for speed.
This is the second year for football
here, being introduced last year by the
present superintendent. Last year four
games We're played, all being disastrous
defeats for the locals. This year they
are strong. and are starting out we'll,
having won from the Lyndon and
Scranton high school teams. They hope
to make a good showing against the
strong Topeka team.
The high school team defeated the
Santa F'e general office team in prac-
tice game last Saturday but their show
ing against the office men was a dis
They proved to be good
at gaining ground but did not show
the ability on defensive plays. The final
score was 9 to 0.
The high school team went into the
game believing the railroaders would be
easy but they were surprised to meet
stiff opposition. Their first score was on
a safety when the high school blocked
d punt behind the goal line. The other
was a touchdown by Sargent at the end
of the first quarter. The high school
boys made a number of costly fumbles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
He HELD FIVE ACES,
Now He Is in Hospital Dying From
Knife Wounds.

Sharon, Pa, Sept. 3O.--Ed" Carter.
who had the misfortune to hold five
aces in game of draw poker PLAYED
in 4 downtown resort today is in the
Baptist hospital dying from many
cuts His face, head and body were
literally hacked to pieces. Ed" Dav-
idson, who is said to be one of the
players who didn't like Carter's wav
of playing the game, was arrested
charged with aggravated assault and
battery. The other players, who, it is
saId also welded their knives on Car
ter have not as yet been captured. al
though the police say they know their
identity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Usage COUNTY BATTLE.
Lyndon Citizens Prepare to Fight Re-
movaI of County Seat.

Lyndon, Kan, Sept 30.-A mass
meeting attended by several hundred
earnest voters has passed resolutions
condemning the proposition to remove
the county seat to Usage City, and
pledged the support of the commu unity
toward defeating the proposed re-
moVal.
y fund of $3.50 was made up within
a few minutes to defray the expense
of the campaign against the PROPOSE
ton.
Reports from over the county indi-
cate that it will be impossible to pro-
cure enough signerS of the petitions
that ask the county commissioners to
put the question before the people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
DIGS OUT WITH SPOON
Wounded Prisoner Makes His Escape
at Fort Smith.

Fort Smith, Sept. 30.-Wm. Cody,
sought by the police of Chattanooga on
charge of highway robbery, escaped
from the city Jail here early today by
digging through a two foot brick wall
with a spoon and sliding to tie ground
on a rope improvised from blankets.
Cody escaped from the same Jail
year ago after attacking and danger
ously injuring a guard. Following in
formation from Chattanooga he was
arrested in a hospital here, whittier he
had been taken after being wounded in
a fight with negro highwayman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Parcel Post a Blessing.

Washington. Sept. 30-The value of
the parcel post as a preserver of home
ties was revealed today to Postma Ste
Burleson in q letter which he received
from a grateful mother in Ohio. WHO
wrote to thank him for what she called
this blessing" She says that through
it she is able Ito send packages from
the home garden to the children who
have gone to the city to make their
living. 1t helps them when living is so
high and keeps them in close touch
with the home nest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
FORD COUNTY RANCH SOLD.
Kansas City Men Close Deal for $125,
0OO-1,24Q Acres.

Dodge City, Kan, Sept. 30.-The w.
P. Bunyan ranch in the southern part
of Ford county has been sold to KAN
sas City men for $125,000. This ranch
contains 1,24O acres of which 500 is
in alfalfa. Mr.. Bunyan is one of the
old settlers and has accumulated this
property gradually, most of it at small
cost. 1t is one of the best ranches in
this part of the state, and its sale as
sures a rich reward to the man who
had the faith in western Kansas to
hold onto the land. One of the buy
ers. a Mr.. Ryan, is to move onto the
ranch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
To Teach Manual Training.

Clay Center, Kan. Sept. 30-The
Clay county high school in Clay Cen
ter, has added manual training to its
courses, the trustees having just
bought the equipment for the work. A
band saw, two 1athes, tool grinder and
other implements which go with the
teaching of manual training have been
purchased and installed in the school
which now has a full normal course,
domestic science, agricultural. manual
training and business courses. The
school has an enrolment of 800 stu
dents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Construction Work Abandoned.

Los Angeles, Sept. 30.-The con-
struction of a large power plant near
Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico,
representing an investment of $4,000,
900, has been abandoned because of
rebel activities, according to r. Fl.
Dillon and S. p. Weinberg, mining en-
gineers, who are here today from the
southern republic. Dillon said there
We're no signs of anti-American activ-
ity at Santa Rosalia-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Invited to Call.

Washington, Sept. 30.-Former AS
sistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton,
T. S. ", who has been reported as
declaring that snobbery and caste
are rampant in the United States navy.
will be called on by Secretary Daniels
to give specific instances of the evil
which the former pay officer alleges
exists. Secretary Daniels today wrote
a letter to Middleton, who is now in
Washington, asking him to call at the
navy department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
SEED CORN WORRIES.
Condition Is Alarming and Farmers
Fear High Prices.

Talmo, Kan, Sept. 30.-Consider-
able fear of a seed corn shortage next
spring is beginning to worry the farm
ers, not only of this section, but in
nearly every portion of this and other
states. With but little corn raised this
season except in few favored locaH
ties, the proposition is an acute one,
except where farmers have old corn
that can be used for planting. The
price will likely also be almost pro-
iibitiye
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Turtle 500 Years Old.

New York Sept 30.-A turtle that
has kept out of harms way for eight
centuries went to sleep on a sand bar
off Fire Island and was picked up aft
err two hours hard work by Captain r.
Taper and his crew of the schooner
Cleaner 1t was sold at Fulton market
for $50. The turtle weighed LEO
pounds and from its size and tie COR
dition of it's shell its age was estimated
at 500 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30

ment of justice for information in re-
gard to the illegal retention of oil
lands in California by the Southern
Pacific Railway compans. A previous
resolution by I'M. Thompson had been
pigeonholed by the judiciary commit
tee. The one he introduced today is
in privileged form and he expects to
call it up in the house within a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Was a Nun SO Years.

St. Louis, Sept 3o.-Sister Juliana,
who for eight years was mother su-
perior of the Visitation convent here,
died last night at the age of 80 years.
She had been a nun for So years She
was the daughter of John Anderson Of
CarlinSVille, Ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Business Organizations
Here TO Stay

live, up-todate city this broad would think of
trying to do business without its Chamber of Commerce.
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
1t revival of the Old New England meeting
the citizens of community together and discuss the
citys needs and plan reforms and improvements Such
carnations act as clearing house for the entire city,
Topeka good Commercial Club
undertaken the people of Topeka the democratic
plan upon which it was founded.
Many Topeka proud to tell Of the Commercial
Club when from home but do not show their faith
fdence the organization when to helping
it by affiliating themselves with it.
Topeka big hearted public spirited go
literally when
needed many
who benefits from the efforts of these and
the that these take
their share of the burden.
The Commercial Club has membership approximately
should least thousand
members Lincoln city of similar environment and popula
active organization of hundred members
who fifteen dollars each in dues besides
bershp fee twenty dollars. Sioux City Davenport and
other cities of our class have memberships ranging from
hundred fifteen hundred with dues Of twenty-five
dollars for each member.
Then compelled to ask Why should Topeka have
membership thousand twelve dollars
for each member? Remember that affation with
organization of thousand whose the upbuild
of city will help and make the work easier for all
The past FIVE YEARS WORK of the TOPEKA CONNER
CIAL CLUB stands out as BRIGHT MARK IN THE CITYS
MISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT has been adopted, the
CITY has GROWN. beautiful WHITE WAY has been IN
COOPERATION has been INsTILLED, BETTER FEEL
towards Topeka throughout Kansas and the entire
try has been CREATED and Topeka is TALKED ABOUT
BEFORE.
Citizen have had part in this work. IF
NOT? WHY NOT? YOU WILL BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO
today other fellow carry the burden long
but jump in and help You will feel better He will feel
better We will all feel better and TOPEKA WILL BE
TOPEKA COMMERCIAL CLUB.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
At the Novelty.

A comedy of five in a skit called
Looking for Father" a playlet with
eight characters, amused a big Mon
day audience at the Novelty. The cast
is large one for a vaudeville Skit.
and the play is full of old fashioned
fun It's miX-up between Richard
Livingston, ST., Richard Livingston, jr-,
and Richard LivinSston's secretary.
Sam Jones who is masouerading as
MS employer. There isn't a dull mo-
ment in the frenzied search for ia
ther.''
Fred Ladelle opens the bill He is
booked as the man who mystifies ma
gicians," but he doesn't mystify much
of anybody except when he extracts
bouquets from an empty vase in a way
to delight the man who has long for
lists bills
Doyle and Elaine, two girls, do a
singing and dancing stunt. They wear
baggy black dresses, white hose. sill
YER slippers. and red rose. They
don't care how they look, as one girl
in the audience observed in surprise.
They're as limp as rag dolls, and do
some loose jointed dancing-also toot
horns in an original way.
Murray x Hill, as the five cent
barber has u rapid fire of jokes
some old, a good many new ones. He
says: Hotel proprietor wanted me
week Who could dress chicken on
five dollars week ?" Whereupon the
audience applauded.
The LaNalle troupe of acrobats, the
closing number. did not appear. ow-
ing to a delay in Chicago. A Novelty
photoplay completed the program
A. L. H.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
AT THE PLAY.

Those seeking thrills will find plenty
in the fourth act, the Ku Klux Khan
cave, at the Majestic. The play is the
"Clansman," Gramatization by John
Fox, jr., of Dixon's novel. 1t portrays
hldeous side of the reconstruction
period in the south. Managers declare
the play has caused riots in several
cities where it has been presented.
The audience last night was holly in
sympathy with the hero, Ben Cam
eron, who denounces intermarriage
between the blacks and whites.
The dramatist has drawn on 1.-THE
Leopard's Spots" as we'll as 1.-THE
ClanSman for material. The play
presents side of the negro question
vastly different from that portrayed
in Uncle Toms Cabin"
The scenic effects last night were
good-the southern home with the
cotton fields in the back ground, and
the cave of the Khan. with its group
of shrouded riders, and a horse, also
draped. described by the trembling
Gus, as "a shostie 20 feet high" The
scene exuded the mystery of the vigil
liant Khan, whose name was derived
from the click of q rife.
Sport North, who supplied the COM
edy in what vas otherwise a heavy
performance. scored a hit as 'Nelse.
the old fashioned darby ready to die
Tor the honor of the house. Miss
Rose Winchester, who is making good
in character roles, won several laughs
as the typical southern nanny.
The best lines in the play were ably
read by Mason Wellington, Ben Cam
eron, the young southern aristocrat.
he played opposite Miss Russell. as
Elsie, the girl from the north. Miss
Hazel McNutt-the Kansas City Star
declares her name is too good to be
true-had important role as
Flora. Ben's sister. who is murdered
by Gus. Roy Hilliard, as Lynch. the
coiored lieutenant governor, handled
his part well.
Half a hundred carriers were guests
OF the State Journal at the play last
night, and enjoyed the performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Priest Wins in Examination,

Rockford. ILL.,. Sept 30-Following
a competitive examination held here
recently, Rev. j. P. Mcclure of Ba
"a mas been appointed pastor of
81. Mary's Catholic church, Aurora. to
succeed Kew. ]. ]. Bennett, resigned,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
Thompson Tries Again.

Washington. Sept. 30.-Representa-
tive Thompson today reintroduced his
resolution calling upon the depart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30

Mind cures are not always successful
.tOf course not. They've got to have
ornething to work on-"-Baltimore Amer
lean
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-30
You'll Like 1t, Too!

cabinet like it anywhere, and you
can't match the price if you con-
slider value.
Let us show you a Hoosier to-
day. 1t will be the most profitable
day you've had in a long time.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-18
TO BE CONTINUED
Cure Tor Stomach Disorders.

Disorders of the stomach may be oy oided by the use of Chamberlsin's Tablets. Many very remarkable cures have been. effected bx these tabiets. Sold by an deaIefs- -kdverfissrHsnt.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-18
Jeffersoa To chsarined.

the eye of Jefferson when he had set tied to his work and had come to see
 affairs steadily and as a whole at the
 seat of government. He saw Hanil- ton supreme in the cabinet and in leg lslation--uot because either the presi-
 lent or congress was weak. but be- :ause Hamilton was master in his new field, and both congress and the president had aceected his leadership
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-18

hnoX was thirty-nine, EdmalE -- dolph thiTty-six; but if Wasai. chose young men to be his CoInEg and guides in counsel, it was but other capital proof Of his own mas .er. in affairs. Himself a natural leader, he recognized the like gift and capl1 ity in others, even when fortune had rot yet disclosed or brought them ,, the test.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-03
EVA TANGUAY Due
HERE NEXT MONDAY
AT THE HEAD or HER OWN
VAUDEVILLE COMPANY AT
PARK THEATRE.

Bridgeport is due for what promises
TO be the stellar vaudeville event in
it's history meaning that at the Park
Theatre on next Monday, Feb. 10th,
Miss Eva Tanguay will appear at the
head of her own company of vaude-
Vile stars, the occasion marking the
inaugural Of Miss Tanguay's coast to
coast vaudeville tour X
BridEeport was Miss Tanguay's per-
sonal choice as the city to start her
tour and the premiere is expected To
be an auspfcious one from the stand
pofrst of attendance. It will surely be
from the artistes end.
Miss Tanguay is today the most
wonderful woman in vaudeville and in
fact, in many ways the most remark
able woman of the modern stage. AS
that last night she completed con-
tracts with B. F.. Keith at the Bronx
Theatre, not alone breaking the at
tendance record of the Bronx Iheapre
by many hundreds of dollars out
hanging up attendance records at eV-
cry Keith theatre that cannot be sur
passed for the very good reason that
hundreds were turned away at each
performance by order OF the hre mar
shall At the Colonial and Orpneum
at many performances more than Two
hundred people we're seated on the
Miss Tanguay's tour which she per
aonaIly arranged and. will manage is a
long delayed desire on her part to play
in cities which she has not been priv
Legged t. % Eit Mss Ths
demands. and gets, is prohibitive for
managers other than in the very larg-
est cities So it comes that next Sun
day night Miss Tanguay will arrive in
Bridgeport in her combination steel
Pullman car Cyclone" built to her
order and costing $4,000 In this car
she VIII tour the country She will
appear here one night only and for
her personal tour she will include her
famous t'Salore'' Interpretation in her
repertoire The song hits of her re-
cent brilliant New York engagement
will also be included and it is in
evitable that Miss Tanguay will have
to sing Il Don't Care" for her Bridge
port friends MSS Tanguay's COS
tunes alone Will be a revelation The
personnel of her supporting company
details as to sale of tickets, ETC., will
be announced later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-03
A SOUR, Classy,
UPSET STOMACH
"Pape's Diapepsin" Over
comes Your Indigestion
In Five Minutes

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion of the food did the
damage-do you? Well, don't bother.
If your stomach is in a revolt; if sour,
gassy and upset, and what you just
ate has fermented into stubborn
Jumps; your head dizzy and aches;
belch gases and acids eructate undi-
gested food; breath foul, tongue coat
ed-just take a little Diapepsin and in
i've minutes you truly will wonder
what became of the indigestion and
distress.
Millions of men and women today
know that it is needless to have a bad
stomach. A little Diapepsin occasion
lily keeps this delicate organ regulated
and they eat their favorite foods with
out fear.
If your stomach doesn't take care
of your liberal limit without rebellion;
if your food is a damage instead of a
help, remember the quickest, surest,
most harmless relief is Pape's Diapep-
sin which costs only fifty cents for a
large case at drug stores. It's truly
wonderfuEit digests food and sets
things straight, so gently and easily
that it is really astonishing Please,
for your sake, don't go on and on
with a weak, disordered stomach. it's
SO unn ecessary.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-03
MANY Enjoy CONCERT
OF CONSOLIDATED BANDS

A great incentive towards the en-
joyment of Sunday evening concerts
was given at the Lyric theatre last
night when the Consolidated bands of
Connecticut. including local organiza-
tions from New Haven, Waterbury.
Hartford and Bridgeport, offered an
elaborate and well rendered program
to q well-filled house.
With between 70 and 100 performers
on the stage at one time, under the
direction of leaders George Sanger,
George Heyer and James NJ. Fulton.
perfect, harmony was maintained and
a delightful impression made upon
the critical audience.
With an opening overture by Wag-
ner the bands were stimulated to ac-
tion in incidental music to Monsieur
Beaucaire" including the intermezzo,
LIE Motif, the Gavotte and the
Chant des Voyageurs. In the Ballet
advertisement from Henry WHIP sus-
tanned their popularity but in the
following Fantasies upon national an
thenas of various countries. and THE
Death of Custer they exceeded all
expectations and received enthusiastic
and enduring recognition.
Joseph DiVito, rendered a concerto
in B Minor with beautiful effect,
showing remarkable technique. George
M Hayward in the aria from La
Refine de Saba was heard in excep-
tiOnal voice. w.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-03
ATTRACTIONS
1.-THE THEATRES
LYRIC THEATRE

THE Woman in the Case" a strong
play by Clyde Fitch. one of the most
gifted American writer's will be the
offering of the Eleanor Cleveland
Stock company this week at the Lyric
theatre. The Woman in the Case
is Internationally the strongest play
seen since 1.-The Climbers by the
same author. 1t tells story of so
ciety and the underworld. a story
which has many of the most inter
esting and striking scenes and situa-
tions evolved by an American writer.
Miss Cleveland, in the role of Mar
garet Rolfe, will this wee return to the
company She will have a difficult
piece of work in this role but the
rest which she has in a measure en-
joyed has fitted her for it, and some
of the best work she has ever shown
us will be seen in this play
Miss Maitland, as Claire Foster; Mr..
Bruce as Julian Rolfe; Miss Lewis,
ais Mrs. Hughes, Miss GRADER as Elsie
Brewster, Mr.. Nannery as Louis
Klaufsky, Mr.. Southland, as Tonpkins,
and all the minor roles splendidly
cast, will give the play a presenting
cast which will be second to none,
and the staging of the play will be
the same excellent scale usual.
The week should be a successful one,
and the play seen by every theatre
goer in the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-03
POLLS VAUDEVILLE

DR. Carl Herman. the wizard OF
electricity; Eddie Leonard, the fam
Gus minstrel man, assisted by Mabel
Russell, Miss Lillian Shaw, Americas
premier character singer; the Six
American Dancers. terpsicho Dream ar
lists extraordinary; Julia Nash and
company in her dramatic sketch, Her
First Case;'' Kimberly & Mohr, in
patter and song; Ernie & Ernie, nov
city acrobatS and the PoliScope.
That's the wonderful bill Manager
Poll has arranged for this week a
his theatre de luxe. The vast re-
sources of his booking agencies have
been drawn upon to present this ag-
gregation Of vaudeville stars. with the
result that every offering on the pro-
gramme is of itself a headliner.
Adequately to describe any one of
the offerings would require columns.
DR. Herman, who has literally electri-
time since his return to America He
presents in conjunction with many
other novelties his mystery wonder
The Window of the Haunted House, =
an Illusion that set Europe agog.
Eddie Leonard, assisted by Mabel
Russell, is here for the first time in
white face and will be warmly well
coined. Lillian Shaw. who can sing
character songs as can no one else,
comes here. direct from a six weeks
run at Hamm erstein's. Every other
number on the programme coulds be
described at length. Suffice it to say,
ing qualities in keeping with the three
famous headiiners that ton the bill.
Seats should be reserved at once. A
phone to 2910 will do il
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-03
IMPosToIRs EXPOSED.

Several impostors. seeking TO work.
those who are credulous, have been
exposed both by the police and from
the pulpit One, a man who alleged
to have lost an arm while in the en-
pIoy of the Billiard Machine Tool
Company, has been declared a faker,
as no such incident occurred accord
ing to the officers of that company.
The other, whose activities have
been even more insidious, has visited
staunch church goers exclusively
Seeking "a, sale for religious pictures
upon a plea that he is a young man
attending a seminary and in great
need of funds. He has been literally
assisted, but was recently exposed as
q fraud