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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
LUTHERANS ELECT,
Atchison Man Is Elected President of
General Synod.

Atchison, Kan, May 15.-The Rev.
H. L. Yarger, of Atchison, was elected
president of the general synod of the
EVangelican Lutheran church in the
United States at today's session of
the synod convention here. Other gen
eral synod officers were reelected.
The Rev. Mr.. Yarger for Is years
mas been field secretary of the Lutheran
board of church extension. Application
for admission to the general synod, was
made today by the newly organized
synod OF West Virginia. This probably
will be granted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
REFUSE Cow CLEMENCY
Missouri Preacher Must Serve Time
for Completely in Murder.

Jefferson iCty, May 15.-The board
of pardons and paroles today refused
to recommend executive clemency for
Clyde Cow, formerly a Methodist
preacher of Ellsberry, Lincoln county,
who was convicted of completely in the
death of Miss Lizzie Gleason, a school
teacher, who died from an operation.
Cow was sent to the penitentiary to
serve four years from May %, 1911.
Under the three-fourths rule he will
have to serve until May %, 1914. His
petition for clemency is numerously
signed by preachers of the Methodist
faith throughout the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15

bats, a hoop, and several coal clinkers
and then comes an examination of the
knives Let boy get in the shade with
a good brace for his back, and he can
examine lawnmower from basement to
garnet in about half an hour. At the
end of the second cut across the sward
1t is a boys duty to scan the heavens
and see if any kites are up.
good boy can do this in about Is
minutes, and he put in 10 more look
ing across the street at a whitewashed
fence and a cat. BY this time he feels
hungry, and when he has hunted the
house over for a cake it is high time to
Smith boy has got that bird-trap finished.
M. Quad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
FEARED WIFE'S BEAUTY
California Man Cut Off Brides Dark
Brown Tresses.

Los Angeles, May 15.-To prevent
the striking beauty of his 17-year-oId
wife attracting the admira ton of 9TH
er men, which she was disposed to
accept, Angel Bororis of 349 Fourth
avenue, Venice, seized his bride of
three months and shaved her wealth
OF dark brown tresses from her head
iii fix you so the men won't smile
at you," was the burden of the wom-
ans complaint after she had gathered
up her shOrn braids and hurried to the
district attorneys office
A warrant charging the young hus-
band with assault was issued and he
was arrested shortly afterMard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
Great Bend Preacher Is Injured

Great Bend, May 15.-The Rev. Mr..
Mccormick, district superintendent of
the Methodist church for this district,
was brought to his home in this city
today suffering from severe injuries
received last night in Rush county
while driving in the country with the
Rev. Mr. Ragsdale of Rush county.
The team became frightened by pass
ing motor car and ran away. Both
ministers were thrown from the rig
and Mr. Mccormick suffered broken
bones and a number of severe bruises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15

decided whether more testimony shall
be taken or the committee shall close
the case. If it be decided to examine
additional witnesses a session of the
committee will be held Saturday in
Chicago. If no further testimony is
taken the committee expects to sub
NIT it's report to the senate next Tues
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. Fred w. Pears, who
died Wednesday morning viii be held at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w H Wissman, at AT East Tenth street,
at 2:3o. o clock Friday afternoon.
The funeral of w. Harry Umpleby, who
died several days ago, will be held at the
home of his mother at sos Jefferson street
at o'clock Friday afternoon
Mrs. Mary McCorkill, aged IS years, died
this morning at her home at ga St john
street The funeral will be held at the
home of her mother, at 227 Branner street,
at go o'clock Saturday
Augustus Lewis, age ~. died at his home
at 1O1 Monroe street, Wednesday. The
funeral will be held at the residence at
101 North Fillmore street at 2:30 O'Clock
Saturday. Interment in the Topeka Gem
etery-
Mary A. Yoder, age 81 years, died
Wednesday at one of the local hospitals
She rad lived in Kansas about so years
and was well known here. The funeral
will be held in Pomgardner's chapel at .
o'clock Friday morning The body will be
shipped to WameSo for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
ST. Louis Star Is Sold

St. Louis, May 5-Announcement
was made today by Nathan Frank that
he had sold the ST. Louis Daily Star to
Fred Warren and Fred Keen. Mr.. War
rem, who will continue as editorial di-
rector, came from New York last Sep
TENDER. Edward S. Lewis, of St Louis
has been elected president of the pub
fishing company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
Destroys Mammoth Elevator and
Contents at Buffalo.

Buffalo, May 15.-Fire this after
noon destroyed the mammoth Erie
elevator at Ohio and Louisiana streets
and 700,0 900 bushels of grain, the ele-
vator's capacity, the south end of the
New York Central freight sheds, a
score of box cars and the fire house
of the fire boat Potter. The loss will
exceed one million.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
Fine Residence Section.

"A small boy went to school the other
day in a state of intense excitement be-
cause his family was going to move to
Chicago.
That will be fine, joe" said his
teacher. "And in what part of Chicago
are you going to liver
"Jutht Uneven blockth from where the
Cubth play ball in the hummer" was
Joe's enthusiastic reply.-Chicago REQ
ord Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
New Bank Opens.

The Farmers National bank opened
for business today at the northeast
corner of Seventh street and Kansas
avenue. Arrangements are being
made for formal opening next Satur-
day. F. F. Ginger, formerly of the
Central National bank, has been ap-
pointed as assistant cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY.

LOST-Between Stansfield's drug store
and Capital Loan Acc, $50; finder please
call 144o. Receive reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
BREED NATIVE BIRDS,
Large Tract of Land in Arkansas Set
Apart for That Purpose

Washington, D. c., May 15-President
Wilson has by legislative order set
apart large tract of land in Arkan-
sas for use by the department of asri-
culture as a resort and a breeding
grounds for native birds. The tract
is to be known as walter Lake reser-
yatiOn.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
Report O,Hara Case Soon,

Springfield, Ill, May 15.-A meet
ing of the senate committee inveStigat-
ing the charge of immortality against
Lieutenant Governor O'Hara will be
held some time today when it will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
THREE WORDS
Lawyer Received $4,000
For "Stop! Look! Listen!"
BY HOLLAND.

NyORDS are wonderful
w things. A Chicago pub
Usher displays in his win
dows the legend. Words are
the only things that live for
ever"
A lawyer was once asked by
the president of a railroad to
suggest a sign that could be
posted at railroad crossings
something that would pre-
vent accidents and would also
be effective in defending
damage suits when accidents
occurred.
He suggested the three
words. stop! Look! LiSten!"
He received a fee of $4,000,
and his suggestion was worth
it because those words, post
ed at grade crossings. pre-
vented many accidents.
Do you believe in signs?
And do you obey them when
you see them? Do you stop.
look and listen? You ought
to, because by watching these
warnings as they appear in
our advertising columns you
can
AVOID BEING
SWINDLED BY
SUBSTITUTES
Every advertisement is a
warning sign. 1t suggests
that you stop. look and listen
before proceeding. In other
words. investigate and there
by avoid the shoddy. the i'm
pure, the worthless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15

Father, would you advise me to buy a
pair of skates. if-er-if any one should
happen to give me about three dollarsT'-
Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15
LOCAL MENTION.

Now is the time to put your furs away
and insure them from moths. fire and
theft Mrs. Smiley of the Hukert Fur
Co, Kansas City, is here, getting charge
and taking orders to remodel fur gar
ments. Ladies wishing to consult her
please call at Throop hotel Mems fur
overcoats stored.-Adv.
The creditors of the Excelsior Cycle Co,
through Julia Whitmer, trustee, are try
ing to prove in the second division of the
district court today that George T. Brum-
nit who took bankruptcy, is the owner OF
the concern. Brummit claims that he has
simply served as manager. However. the
affairs of the firm seem to be in a tangled
condition. j. d. Humphreys is represent
ing the defendant; ]. 3. Larimer and
creditors.
W. Y Jeffrey. dentist FOG Kansas ave
Adv.
Shine Brown, colored. was arrested
today on a yagrancy charge. He is
huckster. Lucy Stevenson, colored Joint
list, was arrested today on a charge OF
keeping and maintaining nuisance.
Free 81 extra pants with every suit
to order SIS. This week only. Glasgow
wooden Mills. 729 Kansas ave.-Adv.
The smallpox case of Mrs J. W. cellars
VS.. the knights and Ladies of Security Is
being tried today in the first division of
the district court
Father. would you advise me to buy a
pair of skates. if-er-if any one should
happen to give me about three dollarsr'-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15

The smallpox case of Mrs, J. w. cellars
VS.. the knights and Ladies of Security Is
being tried today in the first division of
the district court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15

Free 81 extra pants with every suit
to order SIS. This week only. Glasgow
wooden Mills. 729 Kansas ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-15

w. z Jeffrey. dentist. FOG Kansas ave-
Adv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
AT THE PLAYHOUSES
~ *++*

, French. Italian and English. He has
appeared in all professionally. Mr..
Burnett won his greatest fame as lead
ing tenor of foremost opera companies
in Paris, where he was with the opera
rationale, in Berlin, where he was
idolized as tho primo tenor of the
Opera Comique, and with Lombardi in
Florence and in Milan, perhaps the
greatest of the Italian musical centers.
! An advantage that Mr.. Burnett has
over most concert singers is an al
most perfect diction--it could be call
ed perfect in comparison with that OF
any tenor, appearing in America to-
day-in German, Italian, French and
English. His program for the present
tour is arranged to include large pro-
portion of numbers in English.
La Figaro, a leading newspaper Of
Paris had the following to say after
one appearance of Mr.. Burnett in that
city;
warmth, sentiment and delicacy,
without any seeming effort, a superb
quality of voice, which gives utmost
value to neat articulation-these
were the fine qualities which dlstin-
guished Mr. Sebastian Burnett in va
rious selections which he interpreted
notably those from Faust and "Sig-
urd." Mr.. Burnett is a consummate art
list and the enthusiastic applause he
received testified as to the apprecia-
tion of his talent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
"Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

Cast-The Brother, Mr. william
Shay; The Sister Miss Jane Fearnley.
! Mrs. Thorn teaches her. son and
daughter, in their infancy, to say the
bedtime prayer:
Now l lay me down to sleep,
| pray the Lord my soul to keep,
If / should die before / wake,
pray the Lord my soul to take.
Fifteen years later she dies, her
parting admonitions to Billy n prayer
that "he will be good boy"
Billy grows morbid and restless be-
meath the sorrow of his mothers
death, and despite the remonstrances
Of his sister, Bess, he leaves home.
Six years pass, and Bess is happily
married TO Mr., Ebert an attorney.
They have 4-year-old daughter, Baby
Bess, Billy unable TO find employ
ment, accepts the offer of a trio of rob-
bcrs to make easy money" They take
him to the attorneys home, and pre-
pare to rob the place, They work the
upstairs, while Billy Is left to ransack
the sideboard on the first floor. He
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
Sebastian Burnett

1t is a pleasure accorded but few
persons to give to the world what Sc
bastian Burnett, the famous European
operate tenor who sings at the Grand
opera house tonight, has been furnish
ing thousands Of persons since his re-
turn to the United States, When it Is
considered that this artist, who until
the last few months was practically
unknown on this side Of the Atlantic
has leaped into a prominence in mu-
steal circles that many others Of talent
have tried to attain for years and still
are trying, it can be understood in
some degree what a remarkable voice
he has. A few years ago, Burnett was
a baritone. Jean de Re2ke developed
the wonderful tenor he now possesses
and Mr.. Burnett's high tones are i'm
proving daily.
Wonderful as is the true tenor voice
half the charm of a concert is lost If
the artist does not possess dramatic
talent. In this, Mr.. Burnett Is most
fortunate. He sings with warmth
and delicacy of manner which enhanc-
es one hundred fold the most intricate
or the most simple of his wide roper
toire Mr.. Burnett is aside from the
countless ballads and lyrics for which
he is praised, the master of over go
complete opera scores in German,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
Thou Shalt Not Steal.

Psychologists throughout America
Twill find ample food for thought and
discussion in drama now being pro-
duced by Otis Turner, director of the
Rex company Of the Universal West
ern Coast Organization.
The picture is titled Thou Shalt
Not Steal" The story is woven around
that commandment, and furnishes not
only an interesting study, but an inn
portant lesson. The influences for
good exercised by nurse, after man
has been removed to a hospital from
an operation, In conflict with the ef.
forts Of his former Bowery associates
to return him to life of crime are
forcefully shown, and form an instruc-
tive and interesting series of situa-
tons. .,..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08

Bedella butts in and sides with her
mistress, taking particular exception
to the dictum Of Mr.. Miniver that a
woman has no inventive genius. A
number Of burglaries have been COM
mitted in the neighborhood and Min
iver being called away on business,
purchases a patent burglar alarm for
his wife to set in his absence.
Bedelia proposes to her mistress,
anxious to show the inventive genius
of her sex, that they shall themselves
invent a trap that will catch a bur-
glar. They get an old skirt of strong
materials, sew it together at the top,
put barrel hoop around the bottom,
weight it with flatirons and suspend
1t from the ceiling, over the front hall
door by a rope and pulley, so that
when the front door is opened, it will
descend and fall over the burglar like
an eXtinguisher, putting him down
and out. They carry out their plan.
Mr.. Miniver misses his train and re-
turns to his home at 230 a. M,
drenching wet; he lets himself in with
his latch key, starts the burglar alarm
and brings the trap" over his head
and gets entangled in it. When the
village constable, who has been tee-
phoned for by Mrs. Miniver, arrives,
he finds the burglar is the head of
the house, Miniver discharges Be
della and she goes, declaring that she
proved her point. Woman has inven-
tive genius.
Wexford theatre, March 80
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08

ITO be continued MondayD
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08

r. Yantis, w. H. Steusloff, r, Catlin,
NJ. o. Buren,, John j. Roberts, William
Brown.
Transportation Committee-C. h. AL
bin and r. b. Houston
Entertainment Committee-Consists
Of the executive committee of the
Board Of Trade, viz, Z. G. Shipley, l.,
s. Barnes, L. p. Aldrlch, S, G. Sargent
and R. K. Page. All other committees
are required to report to the executive
committee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
The Committees.

The committee making the prelim-
mary arrangements was composed of
P. H. Darcy, L. S, Barnes, U, G. Ship
ley and s. G, Sargent.
The other committees are as fol-
lows:
Decoration Committee-William Nc
Gilchrist, ], L. Stockton, F. W. Spen-
Ger, Theodore Roth, H. D. Patton, A,
Huckestein, Walter Stolz and w. A.
Denton
Reception mmittee-Presidcn p.
II. Darcy, Mayor B. L. Sleeves, Gov
ernor Oswald West, C. L, McNary, Geo.
F. Rodgers, F. G. Deckebach, G, p,
Taber, r. j. Hendricks, II. 0. White,
and Secretary w. L. Slade.
Grand Marshal of Parade-Charles
Yannkc.
Parade Committee--F. s. Bynon, d,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08

is halted by the sound of voices, steps
to curtain, and hears the words:
Now lay me down to sleep"
Startled he drops a piec eof silver.
ware. A shot is fired, striking him in
the throat. He falls into the room to
see his sister standing, smoking re-
Ivolyer in her hand, and a little white
robcd figure kneeling beside her, by.
ing, Billy pleads to hear the prayer
Baby Bcss repeats the words, with
Billy joining until his voice becomes
too weak. AS the last words are spo-
ken, he falls back, dead.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
Merltol Rheumatism Powders.

Stand as the result Of the highest
medical achievement of modern sci
cnce, and are guaranteed to give per-
mancnt relief in all cases Of rheu-
matism. If you suffer from rheu-
matism give this wonderful remedy a
trial. Capital Drug Store, exclusive
ngnntR.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
Meeting Great Success.

Committees reporting to Secretary
Slade say they were meeting with en-
couragemcnt from every person they
have called upon to assist in the cele-
bration. The parade committee is
working tooth and toe nail to collect
sufficient funds to offer prizes for the
participants in the parade and the
members state that the business men
respond literally. The decorating COM
mittee is receiving the cooperation of
the business men also, and almost ev-
cry business etablihment in the city
including many private residences, will
be in gala attire TOR the occasion.
1t is predicted that the largest crowd
ever visiting Salem will be in evidence
on the morning of the 18th, as many
outside towns and cities in Oregon
have accepted the invitations sent
them and Washington will no doubt
be represented with band of rail-
road mon and others.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
A Tran to Catch a Burglar.

Mr.. and Mrs. Miniver have in their
household a servant, who is a humble
but militant suffragette, Bedelia. Mrs.
Miniver gets into an argument with
her husband on womans rights and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08

On March the seventeenth there will
be a home coming of Salem Rebecca
lodge, number one. The event will be
in celebration of its eighteenth ami
versary and all members are not only
cordially invited to attend, but are
earnestly requested to join in the cer-
emonies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
Other Cities Interested.

Secretary Slade, of the Salem Board
of Trade, was advised this afternoon
that the Southern Pacific company
and the Oregon Electric are arranging
for satisfactory fare from all places
in the state for those who desire to at,
tend the celebration.
The business men and others of Sa-
lem have notified Secretary Slade that
they intend to be represented in the
parade with floats and other original
ly decorated vehicles, while the secre-
tary has also been informed that Seat
tie and possibly several other cities of
importance will be represented by
floats in the grand parade.
The Salem Board Of Trade is inyit-
ing other districts to participate in the
celebration, among them being Stay
ton, West Stayton, Macleay, Aumsvllle
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
IN SOCIETY
CONTINUED from page 81

tries league was the first organiza-
ton Of its kind in the state and is
keeping before the public the object
Of its work.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08

and Shaw. According to advices re-
ceived here today from prominent
Portland people, the metropolis will be
well represented, while Albany, Eu-
gene and west side towns will also at
tand
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-08
WILL CELEBRATE EVENT.
Continued from page 1.)

bridge has aroused enthusiasm greatly
in this city, and the welcome the own
ers will be- extended will be surely
cordial
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-04-10
SECRETARY POE GETS
Z POINTERS FROM SALINA

Ealina Union: H. A. POe,. secre-
tary Of the Merchants association
Of Abilene, is in Salina today, guest
of T. s. Jamison, secretary Of the
Salina association. He is looking
over the office and visiting. The
association at Abilene is compare
lively new while Salinas has been
running many years and Mr.. Poe
came here for pointers he might get.
He is a former Salina man. He was
window decorator here and later
went to Hutchinson. Then he went
to Abilene and on January was
made secretary Of the association
there. Although but a few years
old the Abilene association appears
to be very successful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-04-10
Elected in
Abilene Schools

The board of education met IN its
regular session last night and elect
ed 20 members Of the present teach
ing force for service in the schools
again next year. In q few cases the
present incumbents had made known
their intentions Of being away next
year. No new teachers were hired
to take their places. Superinteh-
dent Stacey was elected last year
for term of two years at a salary
of $1,000. H. T. Sleeper was re-
elected principal at a salary OF
$1,000 per year. Other teachers re-
elected were:
High School-Miss Grace Gallo
way 500, Miss Minnie Stewart $50,
Miss Louise Taylor $S5, Miss Nina
McLatchey $50, Miss Ruth Hunt $780,
q. G. Tllotson $50. The depart
ments of science and Latin are open.
Garfield--Miss Abbie Hobble $50,
Miss Flora snider $50, Miss Mary
Edwards SEQ, Miss Nellie Wilkie
$3.50, Miss Ethel Finkins $3.50,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-04-10
RURAL SCHOOLS NEARLY
ALL ARE CLOSED.

County Superintendent w. %.
Steen says that 80 per cent Of the
rural schools Of the county have
closed now and that the work for
the year is rounding up in very nice
shape.
supt. Steen said in part: "The
rural schools of the past year have
been better organized, better equip
ped, more efficient, and have been
able TO do better work this year
than in any year previous. There
have been q number Of interndl inn
provements, libraries have been
added and increased. more pupils
have taken the examinations, school
finances are in better shape, and
there has been . higher standard
among the teachers"