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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

mixers on balmy evenings.
The creatures of the Zoo which have
lived in comparative solitude for per-
iod of several months are now ready to
receive visitors-at least some of them
are.
A little fellow-"a nocturnal, plant1-
grade. largely arboreal carnivorous
mammal of the family Procyonidae"-
is waiting to explore the pockets OF
those who visit him. He is nothing
more nor less than a friendly raccoon,
and that is the dictionary's way of de-
scribing him. His mate went to sleep
on shelf the other day. He fell off
and broke his back. He was replaced,
however. by raccoon owned by r.
M. Ward of the North Side
DR.. Harding Is Well.
DIR Eva Harding, o. E. Walker and
John Purcell are comfortably housed IN
one of the green houses. They nave
the renutatio of being treacherous and
the keepers are timid about roaming at
large among the Towering plants II
will he remembered that they are moth
ing more nor less than three all1gators-
There are two members of younger
generation of the same tribe in box
obo,re tho boilers. These were procured
through E. B. Stotts, commissioner of
parks.
In this room above the green house
boilers the monks chatter and squeai
as though they were at large IN the
i,IneIes of Africa. There are seven
small monkeys and two balloons. A
cage with plenty of roaming space mas
been provided.
Adjacent to the members of the ape
tribe. are the two Bennett kangaroos-
The young male animal which was
carried by its mother. in her pocket a
few months ago is now almost fuil
grown.
The bob cat, procured by Commits
sioner Stotts, in a cage exposed TO the
outer air attracts the attention of the
few visitors at the park. Other zoo
members in the row of cages are; a
swift, a cinnamon bear, black Dear
two golden eagles, two coyotes, gray
and red fox, the raccoon recently ac-
ouired. a porcupine, crow, magple
ard a golden pheasant.
The peacock displayed his brilliant
plumage apparently for the special
benefit of the reporter. According to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

coach train lighters is visiting rela-
tives in St. Joseph for a short time
Mrs Parker and family, wife OF a
E. Parker, head bookkeeper in. the
auditor of disbursements office, are
in Kansas City for a few days with
relatives and friends.
Miss Beula Bisseb of the general
freight agents office is spendig the
weekend with relatives and friends in
kansas City
C. L. Davis, stenographer in the, tele-
graph department is in Lawrence for
q few days on business.
L. e. Eliza travelling accountant
from the auditor of Disbursements
office who has been in hospital at
La Junta Colo, the past two weeks
is reported slowly improving
S A. E. Harker of the auditor of dis
bursement's office. and family are in
kansas City a few days visiting rela-
tives.
John Purcell and his private secre-
tary. Charlie Thomas, have gone to
Amarillo, Tex, in his private car on
company business for a short time.
DR. Willard Troxwell, pastor of the
English Lutheran church will have
charge of the Mems Gospel meeting
Sunday afternoon at the R. r. Y. M.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

z. F. A Reinisch. superintendent of
parks he shows his feathers periodi-
cally only. His mate has survived the
winter blasts, and was out stunning her
self when the reporter visited the
scene.
Deer Are Frisky.
The cold weather has made the nine
teen deer risky at times. According
to those who have been on the spot
their antics have been most amusing
This winter while green food has been
scarce they have stripped numerous
trees of their bark in the deer enclosure
Dick Stubs and Topsy, are trio
that are favorites A snap shot OF
them which is herewith produced was
taken by Superintendent Reinisch.
There are now so many water
fowls" said superintendent Reinisch,
that we can hardly keep track of them
They include two black swans and a
dozen or more white ones"
The seven buffalo are all in good
health, thank you. They now have sew
en- acres of ground in which to roam.
And when the wintry blasts have
come they have sought shelter in
shed which was erected a few months
ago. 1t was provided with manger and
trough for grain. There are three bulls
and two cows in the herd aside from
young bull and heifer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

G. Everett and daughters Helen and
Esther, Mrs. James Haggert, Mrs. Ivan
Haggert and daughter Virginia, Mrs.
Martin and daughter Helen, Mrs. Clar-
ence Alexander and children, Stanley
and Ernestine, Mrs. Joe Hoover ana
daughter, Marjorie, Mrs. Holden, Mrs.
Munson and two sons, Mrs. Chas.
Fountaine, Mrs. William Beeler, Mrs.
Grace Ash, Mrs. G. H. Flintham and
daughter, Eva, Miss Floy Higgins,
Miss Alice EIlenberger.
A union missionary meeting will be
held next Friday all day, March IA
at the Third Christian church. All mis-
sionary societies over the city are cor
daily invited to be present.
Mrs E. B. Jolley will entertain the
Loyal women of the Third Christian
church next Tuesday afternoon at her
home, 245 Chandler street. All class
members are urged to be present.
Miss Eta Mespelt is reported i'm
proving nicely after an operation at
ST Francis hospital.
Master Robert Tyson, of 400 Lake
street, who has been seriously ill the
past week, is reported much improved
today.
Frank NJ. Nevland candidate for
commissioner of waterWorkS ana street
lighting.-Adv.
L. o. T. NJ. hive No. IA held their
regular business meeting last Thurs
day afternoon and elected a new rec
ord keeper to take the place of MRS
Agnes Clark.
The Westminster guild of the Third
Presbyterian church Will meet next
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. George
Mckee, 800 Branner street.
Mrs Carrie Jones, who has been
visiting her son, Ed Camp, and family
of Grafton street and other relatives
and friends, will return to her nome
in Colorado the first part OF next
The c. w. B. NJ society of the
Third Christian church met Friday
afternoon with Mrs. H. J. CorWine'
ing members were present.: Mrs.
Charles Jewell, Mrs. Noah Foutch,
Mrs. Walter Mowrer. Mrs. 5. Brenta-
nell, Mrs Richard Wilson, Mrs. Chas.
Simonton, Mrs. C. A. Horn, Mrs. A. c.
Brit Mrs. James Mullin, Mrs. E. B.
JolIey and Mrs. Corwine. Four of the
members of the c. w. B. M. of the
Oakland Christian church were guests.
The Missionary society of the Third
Presbyterian church will meet next
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs: Patter-
son and Mrs. Weiss will be hostesses.
Miss Alta Ray of East Eighth ave-
nue. has accepted a position as stenog-
rapher in the Topeka Edison COM
pany.
The Adult Bible class of the East
Side NJ. E. church met with Mrs. ]. r.
Sloan on Chandler street Friday night.
The Epworth League union of the
NJ. E. churches of the city will have a
meeting Tuesday, March Is, at the
Walnut Grove NJ. E. church.
The Philathea class of the East Side
NJ. E. church are planning an enter
tainment to be given at the church
March II.
The Vesta Embroidery club will
meet next Friday afternoon with Mrs.
D. T. Thompson at her home on Free
man avenue.
There will be no church services at
- a-AC 10 L oh h ny al n
on account of the NJ E. conference at
Lawrence. Sunday school will be
held at 9:45 a. m. Rev. and Mrs d.
A. Shut, who have been attending
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EAST SIDE NOTES.

1Itens for this column may be phoneo
IN sp15 or the State Journal office)
TThe following friends pleasantly sur
nrised Mrs E. L. Jones last THURSDAY
avaninp at her home on Freeman ave
80 in celebration of her birthday an
niversary: Mr.. and Mrs. James Far
nuer. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Blair, MIS-
W r. Brit, Mrs. CreIner, Mr.. ana Mrs
Tol,n Posen, Mr.. and Mrs. j. {. Rus
cen Mr.. and Mrs. w. Mitchell, MI.
and Mrs. J. E. Burgett, Mrs. Martin
R1ick.- Mrs. Harley Harper, MI ana
Mrs T. e. Burge.t Jr., Miss Katherine
Ruck. Mrs, G. Schwerdtseger, MIS-
peter Linn. Mrs. NJ. ]. Dills' Mrs H.
ClavDooI Mrs. A. D. Watts, Miss Cora
CIaypool, Miss Frances Jones and MT.
and Mrs. Jones. They gave Mrs. Jones
q handsome gravy laole and set OF
water glasses. Dainty reIresnllie ~
were served and a thoroughly enjoy
able time was had
G. III. Gibbs, of sos Monroe street
is in kansas City on business for the
state convention of stationary engl-
neers- .
The ladies of the Third Christian
church will have an all day meeting
Thursday at the church. All members
of the Ladies Aid society are urged
to be present
Mrs A. F. Weaver entertained the
cradle roll members yesterday after
noon at the church. A delightful pro-
gram, musical and literary, was given
and the following were guests: Mrs. j.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

A. E. Schnecke, clerk in the chief
engineers office will spend few days
next week in Chicago on business.
Mrs. Lowe, wife of c. w. Lowe, oper-
| ator in the telegraph department, will
spend the weekend with relatives in
Kansas City.
Lester Clawsey, clerk in the ticket
auditors Office is in Kansas City for
a few days visiting relatives and
friends
Mr. and Mrs. Hap James returned
last night to their home in Kansas City
after visiting the past few days with
Engineer Amos Beeler and family here.
E. r. Franks, clerk in the ticket
auditors office, is in Kansas City
spending the weekend with relatives
and friends.
c. v. Kettering, of the auditor of dis
bursement's office, will spend the day
Sunday with friends in Lawrence
f.. L. Reed. of the auditor of dis
bursement's office, and Mrs. Reed are
in Kansas City for a few days visiting
relatives.
Warren Turner, of the general
freight agents office, and Mrs. Turner
are spending a few days with friends in
Atchison.
Mrs. A. A. Graham. of the ticket aud
itor's office is in Kansas City for a
few days on business.
c. F. Hall, roadman in the chief en-
gineer's office, is in Chanute for a few
days with friends.
Elaborate plans are being made for
the Engineers ball which will be given
in Music hall. March 26. Tuesday. ~
r. Rodgers, of the auditor of dis
bursement's office. is in Lyndon, Kan
for few days visiting friends.
w. o. Alderidge, of the chief engi-
neer's office is in Chanute with friends
today.
Mrs Yonkers and son John, wife and
son of john Yonkers, architect in the
days next week with relatives in Kan
sas City.
H. L: Smith, stenograpl1er to the SUI
perintendent of telegraph, is in Kansas
City for few days on business.
| Miss Anna McCray, of the auditor of
disbursements office, is in Lawrence,
spending a few days with relatives, and
friends.
| q. w. Gray. of the freight auditors
office is visiting with friends in Kan
sas City for a few days.
r. ]. Thrush of the freight auditors
office is in Kansas City spending the
weekend with friends.
Miss Eva Greist of thes auditor of
disbursements office is in Lawrence
spending the weekend on business.
Miss Elma Beal of the ticket audi
tors office is spending the weekend
with relatives in Oklahoma City.
III. H. Hanson of the passenger de-
partment and VIM. H. Bird of the au-
ditor of disbursements office is in
Kansas City visiting relatives
Wesley Cunningham of the station
cry department and Mrs Cunningham
are spending the weekend with rela-
tives in Wichita
Mrs. Jackson wife of one of the
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quently they consume an immense
amount of hay that was cut in the
park. For the sake of variety they are
given a bushel of grain a day.
viii Be Enlarged.
1t is understood that in the course
of the next few months there will be
an increase on the zoo family through
gift or otherwise However, o. e.
Walker, who is particularly interested
in the animals, and Commissioner
Stotts have not given out any definite
information concerning the enlarge
ment of the zoo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

C. A.. Rev. TroxweIlss subject for the
afternoon is; what Am j worth p
George Adamson VIII have charge of
the music.
The Personal workers class will
meet Sunday Afternoon at 2.45' p. M.
at the r. r. Y. NJ, G. A, under the
direction of Thos. E. Prout
Mrs. Kelley. wife of L. b. Kelley.
of the ticket auditors Office will leave
within a few days for Chicago to visit
relatives and friends a short time.
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the conference this week at Lawrence,
will return home Monday
Mrs Frank Morris of Reno street
was the guest yesterday of Mrs. B. H.
Porter of West Fifth street.
David johnson of Usage City, who
hospital six weeks ago, returned today
to his home. Miss johnson, his aunt
who has been here with him, returned
with him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
ARE AT HOME"
Gage Park Zoo Animals Invite
Inspection.
They Have Been Comfortable
Housed This Season.
EXPLORES ONES POCKETS
RaccOOn at the Zoo Is a Friend
ly Creature.
Supt. Reinisch Took Snap Shot
in Deer Enclosure.

AS the weather moderates thousands
of Topekans will swarm to Gage park
on Sundays, and that beauty spot will
draw scores of automobilists and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
SANTA FE NOTES.

(Items for this column may be
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal
office.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
Arc Yon Constinated2

If so, get a box of Dr. Kings New Life
Pills, take them regularly and your trou-
Bile will quickly disappear. They will
stimulate the liver. improve your. dyes
ten and get rid Of al the poisons q I'm
your system They win surely get you
Adv
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
birthday Party
For Little Miss TimmonS

Little Miss Alma Lee Timmons en-
tertained a number OF her little
friends with a lovely party yester-
day afternoon at the home OF her
parents. Mr. and Mrs G. l.. Timmons
1913 Harrison street, celebrating
her tenth birthday
Lawn and parlor games we're en-
ioyed by the happy party and very
pleasant afternoon was spent with
the little hostess
The dining room was decorated
with beautiful roses and In the cen
ter OF the dining table surrounded
with roses was the birthday cake on
which burned ten candles. The cake
was cut and refreshments of ice
cream and homemade candles were
served.
The little friends presented the
hostess many pretty presents which
were very greatly appreciated.
Those present were Misses Mary
Hopkins. opal Mount, Celia GOODWIN
Maude Ella Hand. villa Beard. Lo-
ma Timmons. Matte Timmons. Paui-
inc Timmons, Mable Partee OF adu-
cab Ky. Mildred Armstrong. Helen
May Jewell. Alice Groendycke. LEILA
Timmons. Agnes Timmons and {.
w. Carter and John Cecil Harris.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
Mrs. Montgomery
Entertained y. 4,


The Neighbars Thimble Club was
very charmingly entertained gester-
day afternoon by Mrs j T.. Mont
gomery at her home, l2uS Buchan-
an street The interior OF the home
vas veritable flower garden with
its beautiful decorations of garden
roses and moneysuckles. As the
the guests arrived they were served
delicious fruit punch. the punch Ia
bic was very attrictiyely decorated
with honcysuckles.
There was large attendance OF
club members and many guests were
present The ladies were engaged
for a part of the afternoon will
needlework and musical selections
were greatly enjoyed Misses Loi'
Reeves. violin. and Ruth Howard
piano. rendered several numbers anC
/ Mrs Jack aud Mrs Montgomorl
played q beautiful piano duet
4 pleasant flow of conversation
continued throughout the afternoon
and late In the afternoon pink an,
white brick cream and white loa
cake and potato cake were served
During the short business session
election OF Officers was held and re-
suited as follows Mrs J. f. Mont
gomery president, Mrs. g G. Hol
land, yice-presideut. and Mrs ". =
( Cooper, secrctary-treasurer
Two new members were taken in
to the club, Mrs. W =. Stricklan,
and Mrs. J b. Scott, which nov
makes a full membership OF twenty
The club members are Mesdame
4 " Brady, W = Cooper. W. A
Christian, J +. Montgomery. G. c
Holland. c. b King, - y Perdue
( w L. Ponder, r. J. Parsons. X Z
Johns. T.. l.. Seimental, q. X. Gilvin
\ j. + Uuer J n. Harris, Il VI Walk
or. O W Smith. A. thompson
John Golding, " = Strickland an'
H. b Scott
The guests al the club on this oc
casion were Misses FAME Mae RucN
Ter Mable Willis. Geneyieve stiyers
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
GALVESTON BULLETIN
Special to the News

Special 10 the News
GALVESTON May %. The Unit
ed States Government issued bull
letin relative to IFS policy In connec-
tion with the maintenance Of pres
ont government offices at Galveston
AUD the establishment of new Of
flcrs here. That the government has
realized much from its expenditures
H. harbor improvements at Calves
ton Is set forth In this bulletin
here is also suspicion OF greater
things TO come which are not avail
ale for publication az this time.
The latest development In govern
ment matters locally Is the removal
of the naval recruiting station from
Dallas to Galveston and the perma-
nent establishment of naval head
quarters for southern Texas az this
point
The naval headquarters occupy a
sritc of offices In the Scott build
inr. corner 22nd street and Mechan.
ic. and will be- the means OF bring
ing quite a force of Officers and en-
listed men to Galveston. The
strength OF the government forces
AZ Galveston Is beyond common be-
liei, there being an army OF engin-
GERS. custom men. weather officials
and others, beside the Fifth Brigade
of the United States Army. The gov
Comment Engineers occupy an entire
lloor OF the Trust building. as does
the weather bureau. Other branches
occupying large quarters are the
branch OF the photographic office.
Customs house, barge offices. immi-
eration station. quarantine station.
appraisers stores. etc.
Officials are unanimous In their
approval OF the latest move OF the
government In establishing naval
headquarters and recruiting station
here. They say that the Texas port
IL the logical place. and that the
past and future expenditures OF the,
government IN extending harbor
lines and maintaining channels VI
Galveston and In adjacent waters
ne more than repaid through the et-
ficiency attained by the various
branches of government service IN
operation here In addition TO the
officials mentioned above. the army
has established base and port en-
barkation. quartermasters depot aud
various other departmental Officers
The government payroll In Calves
tan Is very high and II present indi-
cations prove TO be- well founded
this payroll will be- greatly increased
In the near future.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
announcement.

The Il. A. T.. club viii meet with
Mrs. L. y. Sears. May -.
Miss Nettie Wheatlcy will enter
tain the Friday Five Hundred CLUB
lat . O'Clock this afternoon al her
home. $40 Washington street.
The Ladies Society of the y. OF J..
+. a +. will give a social at their
HAN in the Grand Opera House build
ing this evening This Is the regular
meeting OF the Brotherhood. Re-
freshments OF ice cream and CAKE
will be served and a pleasant even
ing is assured all The public is in
vited.
Stoddard Glass No. will meet at
I O'Clock this afternoon with Mrs.
5. II Milliken. 1905 Harrison Street
The meeting of Stoddard Class
No 2. which was To have been held
with Mrs Lemons. 1905 Pierce st.
this afternoon, has been postponed
to Friday. May so, but will meet at
the same place.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23

4 at the guests. following the cere-
mony and was caught by Miss Jessie
Stephens.
For the purpose OF escaping the
probable rice showers OF friends,
the bride and groom made a hasty
exit from the city In automobiles.
and were conveyed TO Royal. sew
eral miles from Amarillo. where
they boarded the Rock Island for a
honeymoon trip TO Chattanooga and
other points In Tennessee.
The party whca accompanied the
fugitive couple to Royal was made
up OF Mr. and Mrs. VIII A. Miller.
Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Miller,
Mrs. ID. D. Dewing. Mrs. John Dolby,
Miss Jessie stephens. Misses Mary
and Nanny Dolby.
A scare was given TO the party
when the Rock Island train went by
them at Royal at full speed. This
was but a return trick played by dis
appointed friends of the bride an1
groom The train later backed VI
and allowed Mr. and Mrs. Motlow d.
get aboard '
News OF the marriage had be-
came common knowledge shortly az
ter the ceremony, and the happy
couple were bombarded by kilograms
of congratulations for some distance
mp the line. Mr.. and Mrs. Motlow
will remain In Tennessee for several
weeks.
Those who witnessed the ceremo-
ny az the Dolby home were the i'm
mediate family of the bride. Capt
and Mrs viii 4. Miller, Mr. and Mrs
VIII \. Miller, Jr, Mr.. and Mrs
Stewart Miller, Mr. and Mrs. u. u.
Dewing. Judge W. VI Jeter and Son
Mrs. Joe Miller and daughter. Miss
Jessie stephens, David o. Allen and
W. II McLoud Of Wichita Falls.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
MOtlow-Doby.

In the presence OF a small gather.
Ing OF the most Intimate friends oil
the contracting parties. sam y. Mot.
low. Clerk OF Potter County. and
Miss Josephene Dolby were united IN
marriage az nine O'Clock yesterday
morning al the residence OF the
brides mother. Mrs John Dolby. al
1893 Buchanan Street.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev Walter Z. Jennings. pastor OF
the First Christian Church. The
bride and groom entered the parlors
to the strains OF Mendesshons We'd
ding March, eXquisiteiy rendered by
Mrs d. D. Dewing. and took their
stand before lowered table where
the nuptial service was read
The bride wore handsome travel
ing suit OF cream ratine. with hat.
gloves and shoes to match. and car
ried a brides bouquet OF red and
white roses which, in accordance
with the happy custom. was thrown
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23

the result of the meeting. and inS
dulged In enthusiastic comment
ut was a hummer OF a meeting
said Secretary Holman last night.
and marks long. forward step
toward assuring selection of the
Denycr-linc rout, ns the most feast
bic from Colorado to the Gulf
Great work was done yesterday
and the next step is to organize the
counties along the line The marked
evidence of spirit of working un-
,ty yesterday was inspiring. and
feel confident that We will be able Ia
push this project TO large success.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
kOlAL NEIGHBORS AND
". VI. \. ENTERTAINED

A Joint social session OF the Royal
Neighbors aud Modern Woodmen OF
America was held last night In the
W. O W Hail. the affair being one
OF rare enjoyment The knights and
Ladies OF Security were present as
invited guests, and added largely to
the merriment and pleasures OF the
evening Thirteen OF the Ladies Of
Security gave a drill which was Of
genuine interest and skillfully en-
-ecuted
n y Martin was called into SER
vice and provided rousing entertain-
ment for several minutes with a
flow OF lnimiinhle humor.
Refreshments we're served during
the evening In the form OF straw
berries. cream and cake.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
Baptist Ladies
Aid society.

The Ladies Aid Society of the
First Baptist church met Wednesday
afternoon In the church parlors and
after the devotional service led by
Mrs +. NJ. Hendrick. the ladies ue-
voted the afternoon To sewing The
new curtains we're made and put IN
place for the baptistry and the choir.
\, busy hour of work was done 10y
the ladies and they were very much
pleased with the improved appear
ance In the church.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-05-23
AMARILLO DELEGATION
BACK FROM CH|LDREsS

The Amarillo delegation, consist
ing OF Seth u Holman. Secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce Ray
Wheatley, Mr. and Mrs ] T. Bryant,
Jack Bryant. Walter Crossett and
DR. G. \. Hazard. returned short
~ before midnight last night from
Childress. where they attended the
Colorado-to-the-Gulf Highway meet.
Ing.
Chilled 10 the marrow by the
keen night air. members of the par.
.ty were uone-the-less smiling over