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The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
HARD LUCK STORY.
Tale of Happy Parents, TOddling Babe
and Wandering Pup.

The prize hard luck story is told today
by Charles Makepeace, living on Garfield
street in Elmhurst
ere it is:
Makepeace is the proud and accommodate
ing father of an 1S-months-old youngster-
This baby is regular SnookumS-any-
thing he asks for is given him-a cut glass
bowl or his fathers sharpest razor.
I ne other day the toddling babe saw a
dog.
..Dad-da-da-da.' he exclaimed. CThat is,
the baby exclaimed).
Woof, woofI' answered the dog.
mutual understanding followed-and
the father paid five dollars for the ami
NAL.
That night the dog. tired of the artistic
hand made enclosure that the elder mas
ter made by electric light, escaped.
A search lasting for nearly a week fol-
lowed. Every time Makepeace saw q
strange dog he ran it down, examined its
attempted a wag of recognition.
Last evening. while glancing over the
want ad page of the evening paper: Make
anxious wife and the baby he walked over
the Washburn college district, found the
street address and detected the dog
Just a minute" explained the finder of
the dog. THAT pup killed ten chickens
here-it'n cost you two dollars"
Gladly, MakepeaCe went deep into his
pockets and produced the money.
Hardly had the coin been transferred
when in walked the dog catcher.
where's yah tag, mistah?' he asked.
1t cost Makepeace two more dollars for
a city license.
This settled. the three Makepeaces and
the dog started out of the yard
"Oh, say" came voice after them. 1T
cost me twenty cents to run that ad in the
paper
Once more perfectly good change shifted
ownership.
1t was late in the evening when the
happy dada baby and the satisfied par
ents reached home Tired but contented,
the trio retired-the dog was replaced in
the deserted remodeled cracker box.
This morning the family was up before
the thunder storm swept over the city-and
that was about $50 o'clock. The expecta-
ton of turning the dog and the youngSter
master loose together on the front porch
banished all thoughts of early morning
SlumbeT.
Collarless. coatless. hatless and with
shoes unbuttoned, Charles leaped from
the back door and made for the fido
friend in the back yard kennel.
The dog was living on his side-dead!
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
Observed Mothers Day.

Tandy were hostesses Friday after
noon at the home of the former,
when P.E.O. chapter observed Mother S
Day. Besides the chapter members the
guests were: Mrs. ]. P. Slaughter,
Miss Martha Dennis. Mrs. H. E. Ep-
person of Browning, Mo, Mrs. S. f.
Quinn of Lancaster, Mo-, Mrs. G. NJ.
Sawyer Mrs. c. e. Brosius, Mrs. c. S.
Adams, Mrs Arma B. Fisher, Mrs. T.
J. Newman. Mrs. S. A. Cook, Mrs. P.
r. Wolfe. Mrs ]. L. Calihan Mrs. B.
F. Wilson. Miss Josephine Mckee, Miss
Dorothy Fettit, Miss Ruth Tandy.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
MOOSE FARES WELL.
ProgreSsives Will Have ii of 16 Inn
portant House Committees.

Washington, May T.-Progressives
will have representation on IA of the 16
most important house committees and
in all will have 81 committees places.
Chairman Underwood, of the ways and
means committee, and Progressive
Leader Murdoch, have agreed upon such
a plan.
AS there are Is accredited Progress
sives in the house, some will have
places on more than one committee.
Rivers and harbors and agriculture
are the only important committees on
which the Progressives will not have
representation.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
USE OWN S. S. BOOK.
Southern Baptists Decide to Push
Local Doctrines.

ST. Louis, May 1.-THE Southern Baptist
convention by an overwhelming vote to-
day, decided to abandon in their Sunday
schools the lessons prepared by the inter
UNCONVENTIONAL committee known as the
international series and substitute
lessons prepared especially for Baptist
Sunday schools. While this action is not
binding on individual churches yet the
lessons that henceforth will be urged by
the Sunday school board for use in the
Baptist churches throughout the south
will be those especially prepared with the
view of setting forth Baptist doctrine.
The action of the convention was a
memorial presented by Rev. S. f. Tull
of Paducah, Ky, on the authorization of
several Baptist associations in Kentucky.
The change also was favored in report
by special committee appointed year
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
THOUGHT 1T LIQUOR.
Oklahoma Sheriff Confiscates Trunk
of Undertaking Supplies.

Muskogee, May IA large trunk
confiscated at the Midland Valley rail-
road station by Sheriff ]. T. Ledbetter
today. believed to contain an illegal
shipment of liquor, was carted to the
Jail building and opened. The still
ness of death hovered over the sher-
iff and two deputies when, instead of
wet goods" a black casket cover
emblazoned Gone to Rest spread
out before them. Further rummag-
ing in the trunk disclosed shrouds,
metal and glass coffin handles, mini
ature casket samples and other un-
dertakers' supplies.
The only liquid was bottle of for
maldehyde. c. A. Brown of Mem
phis, travelling salesman, had to go
to the Jail to get samples before he
could call on the local undertakers.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
PANIC IN BIG STORE.
Detective Shot at Random in Effort to
Hit Fleeing Negro.

Chicago, May 17.-Scores of Gus
toners were thrown into panic today
when House Detective William Doyle,
employed in Siegel-Cooper & Com
pany's department store, opened fire
on a negro pickpocket. When Doyle
interrupted the negro in an attempt
to rob a woman, the pickpocket hit the
officer in the eye and fled. Doyle
fired three shots, one of which passed
through the ear of Alvin Bisswanger,
manager of the jewelry department,
and customers and clerks scattered in
all directions.
The fugitive reached the street but
was arrested by two city detectives.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
PLACE FOR zERCHER.
Topeka High School Boy Took Sec
ond in Track Meet.

Lawrence, May IA wet field due
to heavy rains last night caused the
postponement until this afternoon of
the Kansas high school invitation
track meet, which was to have been
held this morning. The first event,
the mile run, was run off shortly
after o'clock. First, Starr, Flor
ence; second, Zercher, Topeka; third,
Allen. Lawrence.
Several men from Kansas City and
St. Joseph high schools are entered.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
DEBS ON PROBE TRIP.
Socialist Leader Will Investigate Vir-
ginia Mine Condition.

Charleston, W. Va, May 17.-Eu-
gene Debs, Socialist candidate for
president of the United States, Victor
L. Berger. former Socialist member of
congress from Milwaukee, and Adolph
Germer of Illinois, are expected here
today to investigate conditions of min
ers in West Virginia as a result of the
strike of coal miners in Kanawha
county.
Appointed by committee of the ma
tional Socialist party, the three men,
it is said, have been authorized to send
a copy of their findings to President
Wilson
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

A little Texas girl-Ellen Evelyn
James of San Antonio-now a student
in sculpture in the Art students
league in New York city, is destined
to become much sought after. In fact
the possession of her picture will be
the ambition of countless millions.
Why? Well because Kenyon Cox has
used Miss James as the model for the
figure and head of Plenty" a goddess
appearing on one of the new bills
which Uncle Sam will soon issue. The
young lady is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. H. James of San Antonio.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
BANQUET IN FLESH.
Tale of Cannibalism Among New
Hebrides Natives.

Sydney, n. S. w, May IL
Cannibalism in it's worts form
exists among the natives of the
New Hebrides Islands in the South
Pacific, according to statement
today by Rev. Thomas Gallan.
at the Presbyterian assembly of
new South Wales, in support of pre-
vious statements made in connection
with the islands. Human flesh is look
ed upon as a luxury and tribal wars
invariably end with a banquet un-
checked by the authorities, he de-
cIare6.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
WAIT UNTIL 1914.
Presbyterian Church Union Will Be
Postponed.

Atlanta, May 17-Upon recon-
mendation of two committees appoint
ed by the United Presbyterian church
and the Presbyterian church in the
United States to draft a basis of the
union of the two the general assem-
blieS of both churches, in session here
today unanimously agreed to post
pone consideration of the proposed
basis until the convening of the 1914
assemblies
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
STANDARD TO FIGHT.
Millions Will Be Spent to Compete
With Waters-Pierce.

Kansas City. May IA half million
dollars will be expended by the Standard
Oil company of Indiana in equipping itself
for competition with the Waters-Pierce
Oil company in Missouri if the Missouri
supreme court decides to allow the Stan
dard to remain in the state
This statement made today by
Frank Hagerman, attorney for the STAN
dard. on his return from attendance
at the hearing in Chicago the Missouri
custer suit against the oil company.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

For the woman who makes any pre-
tense at keeping her wardrobe up-to-
date separate wrap of silk or light
weight cloth is Indispensable this sea-
SON 1t may be rich and expensive if
one be fortunate enough to possess
number of wraps, otherwise a material
and model should be chosen which
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
JOB TO SIPPY.
| Wichita Doctor on State Board of
Health.

Wichita, May 17.-Dr. j. Sippy
has accepted the place of dermatol-
ogist on the Kansas state board OF
health offered by Governor Hodges.
The position pays s2,4O0 a year and
q lows eXDPnSeS.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
DEATHS And FUNERALS.

George Nelson, aged SIS, died at the
Santa Fe hospital this morning. The
funeral will be held at o'clock Sun
day in the chapel of Hawley & Steele.
Interment will be in the Rochester
cemetery He was veteran en-
ployee of the Santa Fe and lived in
Argentine.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

Miss Lind Hageby, an antivivl-
SectiOniSt leader of London, recently
conducted her own suit for libel against
the Pail Mall Gazette and a London
physician. During her 16 days hearing
of the case she spoke Sc hours and ut
tered 100000 words. She lost the case.
She used too many words.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

William Busby, aged % years, died
at one of the local hospitals of Bright S
disease this morning The funeral
will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday in
Shellabarger's chapel The body will
lie in state from 2 to o'clock Sun
day.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
LOCAL MENTION.

safety razor blades sharpened better than
new, 25c-35c doz- Brunt Drug Co-Adv
w. Jeffrey. dentist. 7Os Kansas ave
Adv. ave
MISS Nanon Heron will Tread "Eorfnce
Chap at the High School auditorium, Irri
day evening. May %. under the auspices
of the d. A. R.-Adv
EDWARD e Clark. son of EIon G Clark
has accepted position as messeneer boX,,
IN the Farmers National bank Ha x.-Iil
work Saturdays until vacation
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY.

~ EW, modern SIX room house with sleep
ing porch, oak finish. 216 Huntoon
WANTED-4 carpenters to go to Maple
hH' none but best need apply NJ
Council, 324 Van Buren.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

Mary Petway, colored, aged "a,
died at her home at 1910 West Norris
street Friday afternoon. The funeral
will be held at the 3 Street Baptist
church at 2 O'Clock Sunday. Inter
ment in Rochester cemetery
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

Journal Ads Get Results.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

". jeffrey. dentist. 7Oe Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal., 1913-05-17

worth S1.00, in choice assortment of this
seasons best cOlors and patterns. -0
A very special value, in the Mems NC
Dept. After Supper, Main Floor 49,.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19

1913, First Methodist church. Long
view, Texas.
The chosen flowers will be chry-
santhemums. The church will be
decorated in lilac and white. The
bridesmaids in white with lical col
ored hats, with carry chrysanthe-
NUNS. Miss Julia Rule Shaw will
render the nuptial song. After the
ceremony the bride and groom 60
to New York for a trip.
The groom is one of the vlpadiue
citizens and business men Of Long
view, a son of Captain BIVens, an
Alabamian who distinguished him
self when a soldier in the Gonfeder-
ate army. Captain and Mrs. Bivens
reside at LongVieW, where the cot
pie upon their return will make
their home.
The bride is the youngest grand
daughter of the late Col. W. Il.
Sparkle, and has all the grace and
charm that made her mother such a
favorite i'll this city, who is remem-
bered as Louise Sparkle. A graduate e
of the high school and later of Bay
lor University, she has many accom-
plishments, especially worthy OF
mention is her beautiful art work in
oil, water-colOr and china. Socially
Miss Durham has been a general
savorite and her home has been the
st enc of many enjoyable reunions.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19
Notice for P,I,ifteafion-11,241.

United States Land Office at Baton
Rouge, La Oct. |. tst3-Notice is
hereby given that Ananias Brooks
OF Hosston, La. who, on May IS,
1903, made Homestead Entry No.
ii-24t, for The southeast quarter OF
southeast quarter of section 2, and
the east. half Of northeast quarter
and southwest quarter of northeast
ATnarter of section II, township 70
north. range Is west. Louisiana me
ridian, has filed notice of intention
To make nye-year proof to establish
claim to the land above described,
before the United States Com1nis-
ssoner at Shreveport. La, on the
18th day of November 1913. Claim
ant names as witnesses J. B. Brow
der of HasstoD, La; Jack Wilson OF
-Hosslon, La, Luke Wade of Hosston,
Ia. Simon Samueis of Hosston, La
JOHN f. NUTTALL, Register.
Caucasian, Oct. 5. 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19

chairman "Wednesday. Nov. ). Mrs.
Rosenblath, Miss Pearl peiser;
Thursday, Nov 6. Mrs. f. u. Holmes.
Mrs. Geo. Glass; Friday. Nov !, Mrs.
R. p. Moore, Mrs. DoIph Frantz;
Saturday, Nov. 8. Miss Hattie Schus-
ter, Miss Billeiter: Monday, Nov. to,
Mrs. J. ID. Lee, Mrs. J. II. Eastman;
Tuesday, Nov. II, Mrs n f. Miller,
Mrs. Ruth Caperton: Wednesday,
Nov II. Mrs. J. j. l.. Goodman, Mrs.
W. B. Love.
Mrs. ]. W. Norton, general chair
man for The SchGmperI home. has
the following committee to be in
charge Of sale Of refreShments:
Wednesday, Nov. ), Mrs. +. d.
Holmes. Mrs. Arthur Mo~Dy, Thurs
day, Nov. 6. Mrs. Walter GOlquitt,
Mrs ]. l.. kinbeII; Friday, Nov !,
Mrs. Bashic English, Mrs Tom Rob-
erts: Saturday, Nov. s. Mrs O'Neal,
Mrs. Geo. Gilmer. Mrs. Bartlett;
Monday. Nov. To- Mrs. L. NJ. Galloway,
Mrs. John GlasseI: Tuesday. Nov. Il,
Mrs. H. H. Gee. Mrs. Foreman Par
Continued on fourth page.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19
Civic Leaaue BOYS as Hosts.

The Junior Civic League boys en-
tertained their parents and a few
friends Saturday evening at the
home of their leader, Mrs. James
Beattie. The guests were assembled
on the lawn where an entertaining
programme was rendered, consisting
Of recitations, character sketch, re-
peating the civic creed in unison and
the ten commandments.
The guests were then invited to
the dining room, where dinner, pre-
pared by the boys, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Beattie, was served. The
tables adorned with flowers, and
many good things, were most at
tractive. The menu was varied-hot
baked beans, cold slaW, sandwiches,
pickles, etc. From another table
fruit and cakes were served When
the guests had enjoyed the excellent
repast they were served with cream
and punch on the lawn.
Special guests of the boys were
Chief O'Brien, Mayor and Mrs. East
ham, City Commissioner Rlves, Mrs.
S. B. Hicks, Mrs. Randell Hunt, Mrs.
w. A. Bailie.
The boys and their devoted
friend, Mrs. Bailie, were compli-
mented and congratulated on the
| beautiful entertainment, and ON the
fine fresh vegetables gathered from
their garden. q
Chris O'Brien square, was point
ed to with pride as being the banner
square of the garden.
No better work can ever be done
/ than that undertaken by Mrs. Beat
| tie-to train boys to sense of re-
sponsibility and usefulness in the
community.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19

The first mothers meeting of the
season was held Tuesday afternoon
with Miss Schuster in the kinder
garten room of the central schoc!.
Bo,@uets of autumn roses filed the
room with fragrance and beauty
Cordial greeting from the ladies Of
the kindergarten made the "sp;rlt
heautiful' of this first coming to-
eether after the long separation OF
interests and active duties during
the summer months. The following
excellent programme was rendered
/. Lords Prayer.
2. Song. Daddy-Miss Mamie Scott
3. Greeting and Talk on Kinder
earten Programme Miss HATTIE
Schuster
4. Music, Shepherd Boy Miss
GLADYS Thrash.
5. How Mothers Can Assist-Mlss
Hattie Schuster.
G. Song, Stars of Night Adjoining
Miss Grace Sha$p.
7. Social Hour.
Refreshments of cream and cake
served by the kindergarten faculty
Miss schuster, Miss Eakin, and Miss
Thrash. Beautiful souvenirs consist
ing of quotations Of famous authors
mounted on three shades of green
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19
Pleasant Surprise.

Rev. H. T. Young and Mrs. Ioun.
were pleasantly surprised Tuesday
evening by the members of the Sci
by Glass, who went to- thaI" ,,omt
and gave a generous pound party
After the donations were examined
and set aside, an interesting pro-
gramme was rendered. Miss Mars
Young won in the annual contest
and was awarded pretty water
color. The BOBBY. toy dog, was won
by Mr.. L. Windham.
Refreshments of sandwiches, cake
fruit and coffee were served.
The evening was delightful and
pronounced the most enjoyable OF
all the surprises" given by the Sell
by Glass.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19

-tuansn.4tot'aa .is&2er hi III a.
@I.n5n- alrtla at, common iu 4li
countries. several nations ia>
;aAeu step, Ia rrroasn the> obstacle \
which industrial conditions PLACE ou
the rearing of y family. Ia this
country the state Gf Colorado took
tAa iniEjaI step-a year age Nhan the
naapte passed 4 rateraudun vote on
tt@ etuai 0f enU@ay ~ mothers.
There /. 10 question fhoj some ar-
iitu Gn The pat Of government and
~ogn Is IN general Will have to w.
taken in order to c0Interact Tire
!, Ilt.ntnt against children. Among
the rich, dogs are often more appre-
ciated than children. 50 strong IS
This sentiment that the apartment
owners in some of the high class
residential sections of New York and
other large cities have been obliged
to make iron class rules that no
children are allowed. 1t is reported
that stock broker living in Jersey
Ciiy's most fashionable apartment
house was requested to move on ac-
ohr'ni of the birth Of a child. Th"
same man owned large Irish setter
which had been in the family ever
since they had moved into the apart
mcnt ard not word Of complaint
against the dog had been made. This
incident illustrates the general sen
timent among the rich class in many
American cities.
The evicting Of a family for the
birth Of child Is in contrast with
an effort made in Paris tO solve The
problem of the declining birthrate
nv erecting working mems fats
where The birth Of q child relieves
The family of the payment Of rent
for the following week. During the
year 1911 the deathrate in France
showed an increase over the BIRTH
rate by about $4,000, while during
the same period there was no de-
crease in the marriage rate. Some
thing had to be done, SO NJ. Mis-
simy, former Minister Of War, ad
vised the government to pay pre-
MUM of 500 for every child born
Of the same mother, beginning with
the fourth, half the premium to be
paid at the birth of the child and
half to be put into fund to provide
her a pension for life. This money,
M. Missimy proposes, could be raised
by a special tax on bachelors or on
the heads of families without chill
dren, or with only one child.
Austria's Parliament has been
considering bill providing an al
loWance Of S25 to all mothers for
every child. The regulation relative
to the employment Of children il
the factories of England is said TO
have had the unexpected effect Of
reducing the birthrate, since under
the new law children are not as
profitable from the financial point [
view as formerly, but are rather
expense.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19

were presented to those present
These quotations were gathered on
Miss Schuster's trip to California.
Next meeting will take place Nov
18. On this occasion Miss MiIidg.
Gahagan and Miss Hardy of the do
mestlc science department of the
high school will give talk to moth
ers. Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Aiken and Miss
Pelser will be co-hostesses of the so
cial hour.
The Caucasian., 1913-10-19
Committees Meet With Secretar,
BrTlcmprhOf. it5

Representatives from six federal :
ed clubs Of the city met by appoint
ment with Secretary Brueggerhotf
Tuesday morning. Mrs. G. l.. Whee-
Ter. president Of the Mothers Union,
and in charge Of preparations for
the Better Babies Contest, presided
and requested Secretary Bruegger-
hOf to state what was expected Of
the clubs Of the city. Secretary
Brueggerhoff stated briefly that DR..
j. NJ. Bodenheimer was, the first
physician to take active interest in
the coming contest, which is now at
tracing general interest. Also that
the Schumpert home will be used
for the assembling of the babies and
Judging them. All arrangements are
in the hands of Mrs. Gordon Irons.
Mrs. Irons viii! be every day from
now until Oct 2g in the secretary's
office in the First National Bank
building from 10 to f2 and from to
3 o'clock for registering entries. The
presidents of the federated clubs
and committees appointed by them
are asked to interest themselvs in
securing entries. Not less than 400
babies from to 8 years of age are
wanted in the contest.
DR.. Bodenheimer will select a
committee of physicians to assist in
Judging, and nurses from the sanI-
tariums will take charge of the ba-
bies. No fee will be charged for en-
tering the babies. When entry is
made at the Fair office part of the
ticket will be ruled for date OF
bringing baby to the contest. This
will be mailed to the mother with a
ticket of admission for that day, so
there is no expense attending the
contest. The following committee
of ladies will assist Mrs. Irons in
furnishing the rooms at the Schum-
pert home: Mines. J. W. Norton, Ed
ma Holmes and S. P. Weaver.
Mrs Frank DeGarmo, general su-
perintendent of the contest, will ar
rive the week before the opening OF
the Fair.
Miss Anna Steere Richardson, in
charge Of Woman's Home Compan-
ion part of the contest, has written
Secretary Brueggerhoff that she ex-
poets to be here at that time.