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The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
FEDS Want COCHRAN
George stovaI of Kansas City After
Topeka InRelder.

Carthage, Mo-, Jan. 19.-George
Cochran of this city, third baseman
for Dale Gears Topeka Western
league club. also has been approached
by the Feds" George Stovall, man
ager at Kansas City, it is said, thinks
well of Cochran and has made him an
offer. Cochran ranked third in field
ing in the Western league last season,
and hit for .27O. 1t was his second
year in professional ball.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19

Lindsborg. Kan, Jan. 19.-Bethany
defeated the Chilocco Indians in
game of basketball played here Satur-
day evening by the score of 81 to 19 In
their favor. The game was good and
clean all throughout in spite of the very
fast and strong playing which was done
on both sides, and was an intensely in
teresting game Bethany team has
improved so per cent since their first
game played this season with McPher-
son.
Lineup:
Bethany college-Ekblad. Stone, Ny
strom, Aurelius, Anderson Chilocco
Inlians-Donimtez Chacon, Wright,
knight, Zwimga-
The Bethany college basketball team
expects to leave next Tuesday morning
on a trip and will play at the following
places: College at Emporia; State Nor
NAL at Emporia; Ottawa University at
Ottawa; and Baker University at Bald
win
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19

was offered in spite Of the fact that the
Wichita boy closed the season with a
316 batting average and made good in
other departments Of the game. Becker
says he will not sign with the Philadel-
phia team unless q substantial increase
in salary is offered. He accepted a check
for 319 for one days pay. which had been
In dispute.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
Normals "A. ChiIocco IS.

Emporia, Kan, Jan. 19.-Kansas
Normals took rough game of bas-
ketball from the Chilocco Indians
here Saturday, "A to 33. The Normals
team play was loose, but Carl Whites
great work on the baskets enabled
them to hold q comfortable lead.
Coach Crispin used many substitutes.
Referee-Hoover.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
WON'T GET TY COBB.


Detroit Jan. 19.-Ty Cobb will not
become . Federal u0Ae1ftr, This as
surance came Sunday in q personal
telegram from the champion batsman
to the sporting editor of a local news
paper, thus setting at rest any specu-
lation as to whether Cobb might de-
sert the Detroit club.
Il will play in Detroit" the tele-
gram reads. "Am satisfied. Navin
and agreed on terms last fall. The
Federal League offered me terms but
my Detroit contract suits me. I would
gain nothing by changing"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19

Of relatives in Strong City and is un-
der the constant care Of q trained
nurse and physician& Her case is
said to be . very unusual one.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
rEBEAU SELLS JAP BARBEAU

Popular Third BaSeanan Goes to MIL
Waukee Club.
Kansas City, Jan. 19.-George Tebeau,
president of the local American AssO-
citation club, and Harry Clark, man
ager of the Milwaukee pennant win
ners, has closed a deal whereby jap
Barbeau was sold to Milwaukee.
The sale of Barbeau has been expect
ed for quite a while, as Jap an
nounced some time ago that he would
not play with the local club next sea-
son. However. Barbeau held a confer
ence with Tebeau a few weeks ago and
the local boss announced he had gained
the consent Of the third baseman to re-
turn to the Blues
With Laporte, Rath. Brief, Pfieffer
Downey and Roth to pick the infield
from, however, President Tebeau prob.
ably thought Barbeau would not bt
greatly missed, and decided to sell him
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
Lyndon Won at Basketball.

Lyndon. Jan. 19.-Lyndon won a sweep
ing victory from Scranton Friday night
in q triple-header basketball game here.
The scores were: High School Girls, Is
to IA; High School Boys. q to q; Lyndon
Athletics, Sc to "a The games were all
fast and exceptionally clean and free from
rough play. The high schools Of Usage
county are organized into an athletic
league and all high school games are
managed by that association. The Lyndon
high school teams have been undefeated
this season.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
Beals Becker . Holdout,

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 19.-Beals Becker,
one of the outfielders Of the Philadelphia
National League club. has received his
1914 contract from President Baker.
and fired it back. No increase In salary
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
PIRATES COMING.
Pittsburg Nationals VIII Play Kaws
April and 10.

P!ttsburg. Pa. JAM, 19.-The following
itinerary for the training trip of the Pitts
burg Nationals has been announced:
March Z, leave for West Baden. Ind. !:
March to Is, at West Baden: March 16
to April 2. train at Hot Springs. Ark. !:
April 2. play University Of Arkansas at
Little Rock; April 3 and 4, Sioux City at
Tulsa. Okla; April and q. ST. Joseph at
st. Joseph, Mo-; April and 8. Omaha at
Omaha, Neb.: April and 10. Topeka at
Topeka, Kan; April II, II and IL, Kansas
City at Kansas City, Mo-; April n. sea-
son opens at st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
Salina Won Two Games.

Abilene, Jan. 19.-The Salina high school
won two basketball games from the local
high school here Sunday. The Salina
girls team won from the Abiline girls,
13 to IL. The visiting lads won from
Coach Collins five In easy style, 70 to "a.
completely outclassing their opponents
and showing remarkable team work.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19

Alta Vista, Kan, Jan. 19-The Alta Vista
high school basketball five defeated the
team from Alma here Saturday night by
a score Of q to Z.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
GIasco Athletes Win.

Salina Jan. 19-The Glasco Athletic club
basketball team came to Salina Saturday
and in a one-sided game was defeated by
the Salina Y. M. C. A. team by the score
OF 6 to 18. The game was played on the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
no Make whitemash stIok-

In making whitewash that will not
scale off, l find the following very
good: Dissolve blue in hot water.
and add III the proportion of pint
OF water to four gallons of whitewash;
or dissolve an ounce of gum arabic
III a pint of boiling water and stir in,
observing the same proportions. Be
fore applying this or any other wash.
scrape the wall clean and smooth.
Another good method is to add ultra
marine glue, as it gives a pretty tint.
A little salt added to the whitewash
is very good; it prevents it from rub
bing Exchange.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11

with the description in every respect
But his insolence in walking up to
them and upbraiding them for burn
ing "his" rails made them doubt their
own eyes.
Why, yes" he drawled, wat Bowie
was in these parts last week. l know
him well. They say he has gone to
the north part of the county, where
he halls from. l don't know, though.
as to that
Then rising and stretching himself,
he looked down into their doubt-filled
eyes and laughed at them, laughed in
their very faces, and said:
I'm glad you all met me on m own
land. You might have made trouble
for me elsewhere, for they all say
look like him q lot. Good-by. boysi
Good luck! YOUTHS Companion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
IF YOU were allowed. then" asked

IF you were allowed then" asked
Mark. you'd do it, wouldn't your"
"Thatd be different of course she
smiled But you see how I'm fixed"
That's too bad!" unused Mark. "Of
course we can't ask you to break the
company's rules. But If it were not
against rules, you'd do it, would your"
"Oh, in second! I'd be ever so
glad to; but. you see, orders arc or
ders. And
And" chimed in Mark, luckily we
knew how faithful you are to your EN-
ployers. Here" taking a paper from
heap on the table, lis an order from
your general manager, authorizing you
to give us ell the help in your power.
Does that remove your scruples?'
For an instant she sat genuinely
dumfounded. One by one her defenses
were being shorn away. With a great
effort she strove to rally her pitiful
little forces to meet the new on
slaught
ooh, them" she broke down weakly,
II s'pose I'd better tell you"
Her surrender snapped the tension.
Blake nodded grim approval. The 9th
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beEhSeNeper

Try lemon and salt fer ink stains On
the fingers.
To give plaster casts an alabaster
effect dip them into strong solution
of alum water
Two tablespoonfuls of granulated
sugar to one white of egg viii make
excellent meringues.
When the rug curls up it can be
made to lie fat by making it very
damp on the under side.
Elasticity is restored to rubber by
soaking it in one part ammonia and
two parts clear water until the desired
results are obtained.
BY slipping stiff collars into a glass
or tumbler after they are ironed and
allowing them to thoroughly dry they
can be made to keep their shape.
Ducks to be good must be young
and fat. The under bill if the duck is
young will break easily. The breast
should be plump and fat.
To make new potatoes scrape easily
and to prevent the fingers becoming
soiled while preparing, soak the pota
toes little while in water in which
small piece of common soda has been
dissolved.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
SYNOPSIS.
GopNeUH7 1922

Congressman Standlsh and the Woman.
believing themselves in love, spehd
ia northern New York under assumed ai
names. The Woman awakens to the fact
that she does not love Standlsh and calls
undying devotion. Wanda Kelly tele-
phone girl at the Hotel KesWick. WASH
fngton. is loved by Tom Blake. son or the
political boss of the house. He proposes
marriage and is refused. She. gives as
one Of her reasons her determination TO
get revenge on Jim Blake for running her
father. Congressman Frank e. Kelly.
Con gresham Standish, turned insurgent.
IS fighting the Mullins BILL measure IN
the interests Of the railroads. The ma
ash In the hope OF pushing the bill
through. Robertson. son-in-law of Jim
Blake. and the latter's candidate for
speaker Of the house. tries to win STAND
ash over. and falling, threatens to dig
into his past Jim Blake finds out about
the episode OF five years back at the
northern New York hotel He secures all
the facts except the name of the Woman
and proposes to use the story as cluD
to force Standish to allow the Mullins bill
the name of the Woman, He tells Miss
Kelly that he is going to have talk with
Etaudish. and that at it's conclusion the
phone TO warn the Woman. Fl offers
Miss Kelly 800 for that number. At the
conclusion of the interview with Blake
standish gets a New York wire and calls
Plaza 1901 A few minutes later Robert
son tells Miss Kelly to call Plaza 1901 and
get his wife or one OF the servants on the
phone. Miss Kelly refuses 10 give Jim
Blake the number called by Standlsh.
Blake has a story Of the Stand1sh episode
prepared ready 10 send out as soon as the
Womau's name Is learned. Blake's daugh-
ter Grace arrives with her husband. Gov
ernor Robertson. Miss Kelly calls on
Grace to warn her that her good name Is
threatened by impending exposure Of
Standish and is insulted for her pains.
Grace appeals to Standish to give up the
fight In order to protect her name. He
refuses. Grace sends for Miss Kelly.
apologies for her rudeness and begs
Wanda's assistance Wanda declares she
will never betray the Woman The ma
chine attempts again to force Standish
out OF the fight without success.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
FlxINGs FOR THE cRooUETTE
Egg and crumb Combination the Best
Method OF Making and Applying
Mixture.

Break an egg in a plate, beat slight
ly with fork and add one tablespoon
full of water. Place a fork and table
spoon in this mixture
Fill another plate with crumbs.
Roll the croquette in the crumbs.
place upon the fork and dip the egg
over it with the spoon. covering ey-
cry part.
Drain and slide from the fork back
into the crumbs and give the final
shaping, covering with the crumbs
before handling it.
Be careful not to get the fork and
spoon into the crumbs.
A wire egg-whip used in place of
the fork is convenient for large, soft
croquettes.
To Prepare Bread Crumbs.-Dry
pieces of bread thoroughly in open air
or slow oven. Crumble fine-a roll
ing pin may be used, or run through
a food grinder. The crumbs may be
sifted, the finer kept in one jar and
the coarser in another.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
Picked Pas Feet.

Buy six or eight pigs feet from your
butcher, they are already cleaned
put in cold water to which has been
added a handful of salt. Let stand an
hour or so. Wash well and put over
the fire in cold water, boil slowly un-
til done but not so the bones will
fall out. Let stand in the water in
which they are cooked until almost
cold, then place in a stone jar and
cover them with half vinegar and
water, sprinkle a small handful OF
picking spices and six bay leaves over
hem Cover the jar and keep in a
cold place. Make a nice luncheon
dish on hot days.
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Worth KNOWING.

To remove the fat from broth Oh
soup, says the New York Sun, it is not
necessary to allow it to become cold
as is usually done. Instead place a
fine wire sieve on ice, until it is thor
oughly cooled and pour the liquid
through this. If the liquid is partially
cooled, the fat will solidify on the cold
wire and the broth will be ready for
immediate use.
Buttering bread or cracker on which
cheese is to be toasted improves the
flavor
BY first scalding the milk and set
ting it aside to cool, a baked or boiled
custard will be perfectly smooth.
The yolk of an egg, if placed in
cup and covered with q little cold wa
ter Will keep for a couple of days. The
water can easily be poured off when
the yolk is used.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
CHAPTER XVII
PREPARING the Grill.

TTGPdIIlS Tie GTilts
In the dumb disappointment that
fell over the group in Mark Robert
sons library, the mems eyes gradually
turned as by common consent upon
Jim Blake. UnrufT1ed, he stood there,
master of them all and even master of
himself.
Gentlemen" he drawled at last,
we've got our work cut out fer US.
We've missed the morning papers,
Now, it remains to get our story on
the floor of the house tonight. To
force adjournment. That will give us
time"
But" objected Van Dyke, pointing
to the duplicate telephone list, 1--WE
can't get those numbers traced until
tomorrow. And we've got to get the
name before we dare spread the story
in the house. 1t was different with
the newspapers. But"
I'VE shall get tho Woman's name
in the next hour" Blake assured him.
How"
Through the only person left who
can tell us what the right number Is.
The phone girl who interfered with
our wire just now. Neligan, go down
and tell Perry l want to see Miss
Kelly up here at once. Bring her up.
yourself Now, then, Mark" as Nell
gan departed on his errand, sits up
to you II the house knows we've got
the goods On Standish, fully twenty
men like Gregg, here, will weaken
and vote for us. And then we can jam
the bill through. Get this Woman's
name. Find the number we want.
You've got the reputation of being
the best cross-examiner at the New
York bar. Show you deserve that
reputation. Take this telephone girl
and turn her brains inside out. She
knows the number that will lead to
the Woman. You've got to get it from
her. Don't handle her with gloves oI'
be afraid of making her cry. It's life
or death for US to know that number +"
There was a knock at the door.
Gregg answered it. Neligan entered.
all but showing Wanda Kelly in ahead
of him.
Here she is" he reported.
Leaving her standing there, ne
turned and ostentatiously closed the
door behind him.
The girl looked about at the faces
that confronted her on every side.
Then she smiled It was the peaceful
smile of the kitten that has just
emptied the cream jug. In her throat
L.
lation.
Mark Robertson, from his place at
the head os the table, was the first to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
BLuFFED WAY TO FREEDOM
Splendid Daring OF Confederate Scout
Succeeded in Getting Him Out
of Tight Place.

Wat Bowie. a scout for the. Con-
federate army during the Civil war,
was a young Maryland lawyer at the
time the great conflict began. After
months of successful work, he was
captured and taken to Washington,
and sentenced to be hanged He
made his escape, and in ION Hazard
Gus Service" Mr. w. G. Beymer tells
of the weeks that he was followed by
secret service men and small details
of Federal cavalry, and how, by his
very audacity and quick wit. he es-
capped recapture.
He blundered into a camp of them
one morning at dawn, and saw instant
ly that retreat was impossible; they
were ready to open fire with dozen
revolvers. Without hesitation, he
strobe up to the men and shouted, in
dignantly:
You make mighty free with my
rails! With all this wood round, you
did not need to burn my fences!" He
seemed very angry.
Who are your" a corporal STAN
mered.
1.-The owner of the rails, of counsel"
And then, apparently somewhat molli-
fed he went on We'll, well! War
) Is war; but don't do any more dam
age than you can help, boys" He sat
down with them TO their breakfast,
and chatted with hem pleasantly
One of them asked it he had seen Wat
J Bowie, and described him accurately
At the description, they all stared at
i him, and moved uneasily, in doubt as
ss what WAS to be done He tailed
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er listeners relaxed. Even Robertson's
hard mouth softened In exultation.
That's right" applauded Mark
"You won't be sorry for It,"
Well" asked Mark, what was the
number?"
"The NUMBER" echoed Wanda alb
sently.
WAS it district number?" queried
Mark, his face giving no sign of any
thing but desire to refresh her mem
DRY.
ooh, yes!" cried Wanda, her eyes
Frightening. "A district number. Yes
l remember that it was district num-
ber"
What exchange?"
A further futile ransacking of the
mind
''Was it Main?"
She shook her head.
"Cleveland?"
"N-no"
"Takoma?"
Yes! Yes! It's all come back to
me now, sir. 1t was Takoma That
was it. TaRoma 67S Takoma!"
1918 Takosaa," repeated Mark, while
Van Dyke ran a searching finger down
the list he held. "You are quite sure
Miss Kelly, that it was 678 Takoma 2"
ooh, yes, indeed" Wanda assured
him in eager triumph. 1918 Takoma.
remember"
1T wasn't S76 Takoma?"
ooh, no, sir, 678."
Mark glanced at Van Dyke, who
shook his head. The cross-examiner's
tone grew all at once as cold as death.
you have been playing with us long
enough, Miss Kelly" said he Il let
it go on until was certain you meant
TO lead us on a wild-goose chase. Now,
if you please. Wen get down to bust
ness!"
"Why?" asked Wanda in maryeling
innocence Wasn't that number the
right one, after all?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
CHAPTER xvi.--continued.

NFAH En- NNt.--OOtlhtHuG0s
NO, mol" reiterated Grace wildly,
turning from him to Blake Father!
You won't allow this? Please! For
my sake"
"Hello!" Mark was calling into the
transmitter. THAT you, Jennings !?
This is Robertson. Is that Standish
story ready? All right-can you sure
Ey get in for the morning papers?-
Last editions, EN-? All right-Yes-
In the big cities-What's that?"
MIR. Standish!" appealed Grace
brokenly.
"Blake!" exclaimed Standish, you
don't dare publish that story without
the Woman's name"
In less than five minutes" retorted
Blake, glancing at the clock, It'll be
too late for the morning papers. Well
take a chance"
Remember" answered Standish
with sudden vehemence, 81 warn
you"
What's that, Jennings?" Mark was
calling over the wire. yes. tell you
am Robertson and am speaking for
Mr.. Blake. What do you say you want?
I can't catch it?"
"Blakei" continued Standish. 'T
warn you I'll deny the story. And if
yor get the Woman's name you'll"
Deny it, will you?" drawled Blake
S'Hell! You haven't time to get a wire
before they go to press. The story'n
be all over America before your denial
can leave Washington"
4 tell you" Mark was roaring into
the transmitter, that I'm speaking on
MIR. Blakes authority. Oh, all right
them Hold the wire. jim" he went
on, turning to Blake, Jennings says
he won't send out that story without
your personal orders. He knows your
voice. He says if you'll tell him, over
the phone, that it is all right, he'll go
saAead Hurry. There's only about a
Enfnute left"
He handed the instrument across
ahe table to 3lake
~Father!" entreated Grace, selling
Blake's arm. For my sake. you
mUstn't--"
'Grace:" snapped Blake. I'm plumb
ASHAMED of you. You're acting like a
Sick schoolgirl Go to your room.
Hello. Jennings This is Blake
Hello
Hold On, Blake!" ordered Standish.
'Tu give you her name. She"
Wait screamed Grace. beside her
self with pain and fear.
"Hello!" Blake was calling wrath
fully. Hello! What in blue blazes
Is the matter? You've cut us off, cen
trail. Wire won't work. Tell you It's
got to work!-Hey Whats that?-
'Out OF order?'-And l haven't sixty
seconds to wait! I must!-What? p
Oh. lot of good your being sorry
does!-Say:-W am l talking to.
,anyway9-Miss Kelly? Well-Iu
be"
Blake dropped the receiver on to its
hook and set down the instrument
with the most profane bang ever
heard. "A damn without words" Neli-
gan afterward called it. Jim glanced
again at his watch.
Gentlemen" he announced with
dangerous calm, we're too late. Miss
Kelly haa seen fit to interfere They'll
have gone to press by now
Mr., standlsh." cut in Van Dykes
suAvs voice, you were about to
say
tive changed my mind" replied
Htandlsh, with a covert glance at
Grace. who was leaning for support on
corner OF the desk Good night,
gentlemen
He left the suite. Grace, more dead
than alive. made her way blindly
across the library to the door leading
to her own rooms
Thc Others stood staring at one an
st5er vustslrs Wanda Kelly smiled
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
To CLAN Bottles

Never use tacks or buckshot to clean
the inside of bottles, jugs and pitchers
but the ground shell Of an egg, SAT-
and lemon or little white vinegar A
piece of raw potato soaked in a caraIe
or any of the deeper pieces will nelp
to make Frightening light task ana
cleaning still easier
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
Meat and Rice croquettes.

One cupful Of cold boiled rice, one
cupfnl of finely chopped meat Of any
kind, one-haIf teaspoonful Of salt,
saltspoonful of pepper, two table
spoonfrls of butter, half cupful Of
milk and one egg. Put the milk on to
boil and add the meat, rice and sea
soning. When this boils add the egg
well beaten, and stir one minute
When cool form into rolls, dip in
beaten egg and fry in hot lard.
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F1GuOy JENNINGS I NtS 10 Oi0nO.
speak. His voice was quiet, his man
ner courteous.
This is Miss Kelly?" he asked
Eyes, sir" replied the demure Wan
da In her most respectful-and unnat-
-shop-girl accents.
Miss Kelly resumed Mark, you
are the telephone operator, down
stairs?''
Yes, sir
You were at the switchboard few
minutes ago?"
Yes, sir"
"Sit down, my dear girl" beamed
Blake tenderly, as he indicated the
chair that had been placed for her
I'VE would like to ask you few ques-
tons, if you don't object"
Yes, sir
Midway between Blake and Robert
son. Wanda sat--waiting. And. on the
other side of the closed door leading
from the farther recesses of the suite
Grace listened. breathless.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-11
Sweet Potato Puff.

Bake or boil the potatoes, remove
skins, and mash the potatoes we'll
seasoning with salt, pepper and a lit
tie sugar. Add butter, little thick
cream, the beaten yolks of two eggs
Ito a pint of potato) and last, the
whites, beaten very light Pu' into a
buttered baking dish and bake IN a
moderate oven till puffy and light
brown