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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

Items for this column may be
phoned 1915 or State Journal office
The Lotus club met yesterday with
Mrs Earl Holmes and several April the
First Jokes were played. Home made
We're among them. Games were played
and the prize was won by Mrs. Frank
Davis. Those present were Mrs. Frank
Norris Mrs. George Villee, Mrs. Frank
Davis. Mrs. Charles Cole. Mrs. George
Hopkins. Mrs. James Brizendine and
Mrs. B. F. Porter.
The 'Iota Gammas" will meet this
evening with Miss Alta Amos, 416
Madison.
Mrs. A. L. Gunther is entertaining
the Richardson Art club at her home,
S31 Madison street, this afternoon.
Mrs Mary Smith, 300 Chandler street,
is much improved after a two months
illness from the grip. Her daughter,
Mrs B. F. Williams will return next
her nephew to her brother, where he
will remain for the summer.
Miss Mabel Malstrom, 217 Branner
street, returned from Sedalia, Missouri,
where she spent three weeks with her
sister Mrs. S. Erickson.
Mrs. Fred Oberer. of Leland street.
will entertain the Dorcas society to-
niOTTOW aIleTHOOu. AL IIlSHlOSAS al c
invited to be present.
Hive No. IA Ladies of the Maccabees
will meet in K. and L. of S. hall Thurs
day afternoon at 2:30 prompt. All Mac
cabees invited to attend.
The Golden Rod club will meet Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Charles Cole.
The Epworth League business meet
ing and bible study held in the M. E.
church last night was well attended.
Rev. J. c. Everett moderator, will
preach the opening sermon at Junction
City next Tuesday evening, where the
Presbytery hold their session.
Miss Alta Ray, 1908 East Eighth
visiting friends returning in the eve
ming.
The pianist, Miss May Steadman, of
the East Side M E. church, has in
vited the choir to spend the evening
with her at her home, 426 Liberty
street, this choir has been practicing
the anthems composed by their leader,
John Lungstrom and this evening is
to be a social evening and every MEM
Der is invited to be present.
The Golden Rod club entertained
their husbands last night at the home
of Mrs. August Wenton, 232 Chandler
street. Prizes were won by Mrs.
Frank Davis, Mr.. A. n. Hoverstock
and Mr.. S. Holmes. Those present
We're Mr.. and Mrs. w. Strong and son
Ivan, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. c. Holmes, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
o. Hawkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bunds,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morris, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. N. Hoverstock Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. James
Brizendine, Mr.. and Mrs. August Wit
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Holmes, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Cloe. Miss Inez
Hutchinson, Miss Dorcas Brizendine,
Miss Idora Bunds of Denver. Colorado,
Mr.. Archie Bunds and Master Donald
Cole.
Mrs. w. q. Barker and Mrs G.
IL. FIntham left yesterday for Olathe
to attend the women'S meeting of the
Presbyterian church which is being
held there this week. The Presbytery
will be held next week at Junction
CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Personal Mention.

Olive Sage, of Berryton, is visiting
friends in North Topeka today.
Geo. Howe left yesterday for Sas-
katchewan, Canada. Mr.. Howe has a
claim there and will make it his fu-
ture home.
M L. Kelley has accepted the posi-
ton of second assistant cashier of the
Citizens State bank.
Jay Mccain. of Newman, has moved
to 9O7 North Harrison street.
Helena Chapter 210 of the Eastern
Star held initiation at their hall
last night
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.SDunnigan have
gone to Omaha for a Short visit
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Second Presbyterian church has
secured the Nutter-Orendorff company
for an entertainment to be, held at the
church sometime next week.
The West Indianolaf- Dramatic club
will put on the play ''Tatters' at the
meeting of the K. and L. of S. Thurs
day evening in the Barratt hall, 1000
North Kansas avenue.
Mrs. Ike Benjamin and her sister,
Miss Bessie Scronopske have returned
from an extended visit to New York
city
The annual business meeting Of the
congregation of the Second Presby-
terrain church will be held at the
church next Thursday night at 1870
o'clock.
Mrs. w. S. Massey, of Granville,
was the guest of her daughter, Miss
Maud Massey. of 81 North Kansas
avenue, yesterday.
Albert Anderson, of 1920 Central
avenue is confined to his home with
an attack of the grip.
Mrs. James Henry, of Kilmer, was
visiting relatives in North Topeka yes
terday.
VIM. Forbes left yesterday for Twin
Falls, Idaho, where he will make his
permanent home.
Mr.. and Mrs J. w. Shears have gone
for a short visit to Richfield, Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hutton went to
Sapulpa, Okla. yesterday to visit
friends and relatives.
Mr. Earl Anderson, of Meriden, was
visiting friends in North Topeka today
Council No. of the K. and L. of s..
had a short program at their lodge
last night followed by an April fools
supper
Lewis Schovee, Lester Pollom, Fred
Pollom, Lester Mcdowell, Vern Farms
worth and Morris Evans, who are at
tending the State Agricultural college
at Manhattan, are visiting their par
ents, who live north of town.
Mrs. W. NJ. VanNess, of 1903 North
Kansas avenue. who has been seriously
ill for the last two weeks is improving.
The directors of the Shawnee State
bank held their regular business meet
ing yesterday afternoon.
L. A DoIman, an old resident of
North Topeka. who now lives in st.
Joseph. Mo-, was here yesterday to at
tend the meeting of the directors of
the Shawnee State bank. and to visit
old friends.
Miss Edith Middaugh. who is en-
ployed N Foucht's hardware store is
i'll at her home in ShOrey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
HAS THEM GUESSING.
Figure i'm Kimball Piano Co.'S Window
Causes Much Conjecture.

Whether it's a human being or just
wonderful automaton of rubber or
wax is question many people are
asking who see the figure that plays
a player piano in the window of the
Kimball Piano Co. at S22 Kansas ave-
nue.. Glason is the name given the
f1gure-or man and if he is human he
displays a remarkable control over his
eyes as he keeps them at a fixed stare
air the time. If merely an automaton
the figure certainly contains a lot of
ingenious mechanism
one man who was watching the fig
ure argued that it was certainly a
man, and then went on to prove how it
was possible to produce all his move
ments by artificial means His was an
example of how people who watch the
display are confused
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
OAKLAND NOTES
Qtems for this column may be phoned
3Sl5 or State Journal office)


The ladies of the NJ. E. church will
meet with Mrs. B. S. Williams Friday
afternoon to reorganize the Ladies' Aid
are invited to be present.
mrs. william Allen and son Roy of 127
Adams street spent Wednesday with Mrs.
T. F. Allen, 41S- Forest avenue.
the teachers of the NJ. E. Sunday school
at their home, 4S0 Sumner street, last
evening. An hour was spent in studying
the lesson for the coming Sunday and a
chapter on how to 'hold the interest of
the boys and girls in Sunday school, was
most thoroughly enjoyed by all present,
VINO were Rev. A. R. Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. letter, Mrs. Switzerland, Mrs.
Allen. Mrs. Warner, Mrs F'oss, Mrs.
Benedict, Mr.. Cottle, Mr. Staples Mr..
Reed and B. P. Willian1s
The ladies of the Christian church will
meet tomorrow afternoon in the church
and a full attendance is desired as final
arrangements for the election dinner is
of Mrs. c. NJ. Reaugh, pa Oakland ave-
nue..
/ Mrs. Frank Bradley on Oakland avenue
Is entertaining her sister today, Miss
Bessie Nelson of Topeka avenue.
n Mrs William Earl of Forest avenue
is spending the day with Mrs. Joseph
YatreH on West Fifth street Topeka
The choir of the Christian church will
meet this evening in the church for prac-
tice and every member is expected to be
present at 7:30 prompt.
Mrs. Albert Corbett of Sumner street
is slowly improving after severe attack
of grip for the past month.
Mrs w. S. Wingett will entertain the
L. A. H. club at her home Friday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Smith have returned
from California and Washington where
they have been for the past two months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
SANTA FE NOTES.
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Mrs. George Mitchell. wife of the trav-
eHng accountant, has gone to Atchison
10 spend a few days with relatives and
r. L. Cochrane, chief clerk in +be offto.
OF the chief engineer, has been trans
erred TO chicago where he will have the
sdnne posl4 no under the new chief en-
l. M Gain, chief electrician has re
turned from st: Joseph where he has been
1or couple Of days on business.
Sw1tchman B. F. Williams 318 BRAN
ner street had his son Carl, who is at
tending the dental college in Kansas City.
at MO nome with him over Sunday.
~, returned this morning to Excelsior
Springs where Mr.. Kelly is for the bene-
ut OF his health. after a days visit with
her son, c. P. Kelly, and wife Mr., Kelly
remain about the same.
Harley Harper of the machine shops,
VINO has been in the hospital for some
time was able to be taken home vester-
day for a few hours visit with his fam
lily; Mrs. Harper is slowly improving
Harry Farmer, a machinist, who went
ana VINO was expected home last week.
took suddenly ill with meningitis and a
message was received of his death YES
terday. His parents who live on Kline
street have the sympathy of the entire
community for Harry was a good boy
and was held in high esteem by all who
knew him.
Chris Johnson has accepted a position
in the chief engineers office at Chicago
under c. F. w. Felt and left today to
begin his new work.
Fuel Inspector ]. G. Mcneil has gone
to Arkansas City to be gone for a week
on company business.
Engineer Albert Tennyson has returned
to work after few days visit with
friends and relatives in Atchison.
Engineer George Sharman and wife
are spending this week in Portland, Ore
Fireman William Eckert and wife are
with them and report fine time
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson of Law
renee returned to their home after a
few days visit with their parents. En-
gineer c. Z. Yewel and family and James
Wilson and family of the freight office.
J. L. Crook and family had for their
guest Sunday their son Galen, who is
attending dental college in Kansas City.
Archie Bunds of the freight depot ex-
poets to be able to return to work next
week after being off for four months with
a broken limb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Mrs. Thompson Gets $500.

A compromise judgment in favor of
Mrs. Sadie Thompson against the
Santa Fe has been entered by Judge
A w. Dana in the first division of
the district court, for damages for the
death of the woman's husband. The
sum allowed is $500. Thompson, it is
asserted, was killed while in the en-
ploy of the defendant company as
foreman of the coal schutes at Rich
mond, Kan. Thompson attempted to
move four cars that had been switch
ed on an incline, and only succeeded
in starting one. He is supposed to
have believed the other three were
coupled to it and also were moving.
Mounting the moving car he rode it
down the track a short distance to
where he wanted to stop it. The other
cars had started by that time and
struck the car on which Thompson
was riding with sufficient force to
throw him off and kill him instantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Five Men Drowned.

New York, April 2.-Five men were
drowned late last night when the tug
boat Thomas F. O'Brien, towing three
scows loaded with brick and driving
against the wind, became entangled
with the scows and sank in the East
river The crew of another tug, pass
ing, heard the cries of the drowning
sailors and rushed to their aid, but
was able to rescue only the captain
and two of the crew of the O'Brien.
The tug sank so quickly that by the
time the rescuing tug arrived moth
ing of her could be seen but the top
of her mast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
A WESTERN FEATURE.
Best Theater Showing "Rescued From
the Burning Stake.''

A picture full of exciting and tragic
scenes is being shown at the Best
theater today and tomorrow. 1t is a
three-reel western Rescued
From the Burning Stake"-and deals
with the wild life of a cowboy and
the misery it causes those intimately
connected with him. The discovery of
a mark on the neck of a girl the In
dams have captured works a quick
and sure change in his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Masonic Notice.

The members of Orient Lodge No.
81 w. F. & A. M, and all Master Ma
soHs in good standing, are requested
to meet at Masonic hall, Thursday,
April 8, at 1:45 p M, sharp, to attend
the funeral of our deceased brother,
]. B. Belts.
F. w. MILLS, Master.
EVAN DAVIS. Sec'y.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Wreck on Union Pacific.

A wreck occurred 16 miles northwest
of Topeka yesterday afternoon near
Grove on the Marysville branch of the
Union Pacific caused by a defective
track An engine and three box cars
went into a ditch and several cars of
livestock narrowly missed the same
ditch. The fireman and engineer were
badly scratched but not seriously in
jured as was at first reported. The
motor car which runs between Topeka
and MarysvilIe was delayed several
hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
NORTH SIDE news
Engage in Conflict Over L. M.
James Park.
1t Is Considered Probable That
the City Will Win.

There seems to be a question as to
whether the lease procured from T.
M. James on the park across the
street from Garfield by the city is good.
DR.. Pettyjohn, vice president of the
Provident Association, declared that
the Provident Association, when they
leased the park for a tuberculosis
camp three years ago, procured a two
years option on this ground besides
the three year lease and this option
conflicts with the city's lease. A. A.
GODDARD, president of the association,
is abroad and has the lease and OPP
ton in his possession. The city attor-
ney said this morning that when the
city's lease was drawn up nothing con-
corning this option was mentioned and
in all proba bility there is some sort of
a plan in it, If the city's lease is good
the health camp will have to be
moved. The association has not de-
cided where it would be taken but
probably to a spot about three miles
up the creek from where it is now
located.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Farmers Interested in Election.

There is a great deal of disappoint-
ment being expressed in North To-
peka today over the results of yester-
days election. Mayor Billiard has a
great many friends in North Topeka
and carried the First ward almost 2
to l over Cofran. A number of North
siders We're up all night watching the
returns. The farmers north of town
were taking a great interest in the
election yesterday and although they
could not vote there was a number of
them campaigning on the streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Funeral Notice

All members of Topeka Lodge No. 2O4
B. P. o. E., meet at 1870 p. M, Thurs
day, April 8, at the club rooms to at
tend the funeral of our late brother.
]. B. Belts.
r. d. MONTGOMERY, Exalted Ruler.
w. r. FALKINER, Sec'y.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
BE SENT TODAY
That Second Check From To-
peka to Flood Sufferers.
Over $4,000 i'm Money and Six
Boxes of Clothes.

A second check for 81 900, represent
ing contributions from the entire state.
will be wired by the Bank of Topeka
TO Red Cross authorities at Washing
ton this afternoon. The first check for
| $2,O52 was dispatched on Friday. APP
proxlmately $1,000 more was on hand
/ last night; this morning $41343 was
received by the Bank of Topeka, and
$5412 by the Red Cross. The sum of
I S2,367.55 was in the hands of local or
| carnations before noon today.
clothing as well as funds is to be
sent to the flood sufferers this after
noon. Six large boxes have been con-
| tributed by the Kansas Book COM
consignment of nine boxes free of
charge, report that the total weight
was $500 pounds.
The lad who contributed the paper
covered pocket Testament tramps to
headquarters every day to see if it has
been sent. A load will be lifted from
his mind when the boxes have gone.
Sure goin' get there, amt it?' he
anxiously inquiries.
Mrs. B. B. Smythe, secretary of the
local chapter of the Red Cross, is
experimenting the work and is also
ready to receive enrolment for mem
berShip.
A complete list of subscriptions re-
ceived by the Red Cross and Bank of
Topeka, with a total of $467.55, fol-
lows:
Funds received by Bank of Topeka:
Town of Valley Falls. 123 20
Emporia Observation-Disclosures. 1859
Olathe high school. ............. Ills
Leona Observation-Disclosures. $500
Olathe Methodist church. 1885
Town of Dunavant. ............ 1910
Dickinson county high school,. 1851
Boyle Methodist church. IL 90
Coffeyville, Elks' lodge No. u.s.. 1000
H. S. Buick, Sylvan Grove. 500
Asheville Baptist church. ... 463
Total Observation-Disclosures. Sab AZ
Funds received by Red Cross
Evangelical church of Marion :. $10.12
From a friend. Observation-Disclosures. 200
Valley Falls Evangelical church, $500
Federated church of Marion. 400
1OSdl S04.lH
Ten packages of clothing have been
received. Many contributors desire
their names withheld. Among those
who have sent packages of supplies
are: Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. E. c.
Rudolph, Mrs. Samuel, Mrs Frank
Drayer and Mrs. E. L. Huckel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

Everybody read the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
EAST SIDE NOTES.

Items for this column may be
phoned 1915 or State Journal office.)
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-05
FIourishina Frog Farm.

Miss lisa Morgan. a Maryland girl
conducts what Is probably the most
unique enterprise in this country
frog farmland is making money out
Of 1t. She was stenographer. but fall
ing health compelled her to take up
outdoor life. The full grown frogs
bring from 81 to "a a dozen when sold
or. food. Extra large specimens she
sells to biological laboratories, receiv
ing as much as SO each for them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-05
How TO Grow Tall.

A mans organs and those OF his
bones which are not subjected to pres
sure grow continuously until he is for
ty years old; that is to say, the heart
should become stronger, the capacity
of the lungs increase and the brain
should deyelop steadily until the fourth
decade of life. Also one should wear
q larger hat at the age of forty than al
thirty, A man ceases to grow tall.
however, at the beginning OF the third
decade. because after that time the
downward pressure exerted by the
weight of the body while in the erect
position congresses the vertebrae or
small bones in the spine. the disks OF
cartilage between them. The pelvis and
the thigh bones, and this pressure
overcomes the natural elasticity OF the
disks and the growth of these bones
However, a British scientist contends
that were man a quadruped and there
fore freed from the downward pressure
produced by his weight upon his spina
column he would continue to grow II
height for ten years longer than M
does at present since it has been fount
that bones not subjected to compress
sion increase up to the fourth decade
Chicago Tribune. +.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-05
NIGHT watehman's Longing.

The traveller got up shivering at four
O'Clock in the morning at his hotel so
as to catch the night express from
Montreal. The town of Bellows Falls
was guarded at that dim hour by q
night Waterman. lanky fellow with
great felt boots, fur cap. and IAN
tern. The snow was falling. and as
the traveller passed, there was the
Waterman holding his. lantern uE
above his shoulder and looking with
fascinated eyes into the show window
of a little notion store decorated with
red and green crepe paper. For I
was Christmas time. Suddenly out o.
the darkness came the night watch
mans voice plaintively:
81 wish had brains enough to deco
rate a store window for Christmas III
handsome and they say there's none.
in it."
The traveller made polite noise ant
hurried on. But before he reached tn
next corner the would-be decorate
called after him.
Hey. friend. there amt no sue
hurry. That trains always late. Tax
look in Barnes window when 20
come to it."-New York Evening Pos
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-05
ENJOY LIFE IN HAREM
TURKISH WOMEN PASS TIME IN
LUXURY AND lDLENESS.
Know Nothing Better, and the Hours
Are Allowed to Glide by Without
Thought OF What the Nor
row May Bring.

Hospitality among the Turks is car
ried to fine art A short time ago it
was my privilege to spend some weeks
in the harem of the son-in-law of one
of Turkeys greatest generals. My host
ess knew nothing but Turkish. She was
young, beautiful and happy. Sixty
slaves were always ready to do her
bidding slaves in our sense of the
word, but more like adopted children.
The square. spacious house stood in
a lovely garden and was divided into
two parts. one-half Cthe haremlik) &C.
cupied by women and the other half
1.-THE salamlik) by men. The sofas and
cred with red and yellow silk, and
here ladies' and slaves. all wearing
loose garments like dressing gowns,
sat for hours chatting or playing cards
or backgammon, or listening to the
tales of the miradjus. the professional
women story-tellers. They have no reg
ular hours for meals. snacks of food
being brought to them at all hours.
| They did not sit at tables in the dining
room, where the host entertained his
friends and where foreign ladies were
admitted.
an indefinite thing. Some of the ladies
| staying in the house had arrived witt
| a small bundle of clothes for few
days and had stayed on more than
| year. On an embroidered carpet IL
one corner of the room large tray Oh
short legs held all courses of eacf
meal, placed there before the repas
began. Women, old and young, in pic
turesque, flowing garments ant
swathed heads, handed delicious stews
one or two meats, and vegetables ant
rice in every form.
The windows opened from the IN
side, behind wooden. immovable lat
tices. Flower baths were a great In
stitution. There were baths Of ros
leaves and baths of heliotrope-ros
petals were rubbed in the hair an
scalp and over the whole body.
The ordinary Turkish baths wer
built away from the house and SCENE
to be occupied all day long. Until tn
age of twelve boys remain in tn
harem. At thirteen or fourteen girl
don the tchartchaf or veil and ar
considered fit for marriage.
There is many bride of fifteen wit
q husband of seventeen. Marriages ar
arranged by the two families; tn
bridegroom does not see the bride vi
til after the marriage ceremony. whe
he raises the veil. If he fails to d
! this she remains his official wife onl
! in name Each Turk is allowed by tn
!, Koran to have four legal wives, 81
most of them are satisfied with one.-
London Mirror.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-05
Map In the Nursery.

l have discovered that large ma
Of the United States hanging in the
nursery. or where the children car
see it, is a great educator. A map OF
your own state also. showing counties
townships. capitals. etc.. will also help
all the family to know more practical
geography than may be studied in
books. 1t is a good idea to consul'
both maps frequently with the chill
dren, to look up any strange towns
read about in the paper. 1t teaches
them to .-now their own country, state
city, etc.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-07-05
nrhe Boy and the Man."

Every boy wishes to be man. but
the measure of a man Is not that OF
age, nor strength, nor stature, nor
possessions. nor position. That which
makes a man is q quality of spirit;
it is courage honor. integrity OF char
acter, and the resolute purpose to
know what is true, and to do what
is right. The central quality of man
illness around which all others must
be built up is that of sense of honor
st. Nicholas.