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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Dividend Advertising

The Want Al is not a try
out" proposition. neither Is II
an expense. 4
The Star Want Ad is an in
vestment upon which daily
dividends are declared
The appeal of the Want Al
is personal and direct.
This appeal is more personal
and more direct in the paper
of home circulation.
The Star Want AID delivers
its message directly to the
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

year Orchestras are complying with
a popular demand by placing mostly
American numbers on their programs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
KEEP CHOLERA OUT.
n. Y. Port Officials to Guard Agains'
Importing Dreaded Disease.

New York, Sept. 29.-Cholera having
been reported in epidemic form on the
eastern frontier Of the European war.
precautionary measures were taken
here Monday to prevent any possible
infection being brought to this port by
vessels from the Mediterranean.
In a special order to boarding Of
ficers, DR.. Joseph O'Connell. health Of
ficer of the port Of New York. instruct
ed them to make the most rigid exam
ination Of all vessels, passengers and
crews coming from ports on the Ad-
Ratio sea- east Of the italian boundary.
on the Ionian sea, the Aegean sta, the
Mediterranean east OF Italy and the
Black sea.
DR.. O'Connell was advised by cable
that similar precautions against those
ports had been taken by the Italian
government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
4 MILLION A Year.
Dollars Piled Swiftly for Head of
Mail Order House.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-Richard w
Sears, founder Of Sears, Roebuck and
Company Of Chicago. who died yester-
day at his summer home near Wau-
kesha, Wis.,. left a fortune amounting
to s25.000.00O. 1t was learned today.
He will be buried from the home of
his parents in Minneapolis tomorrow.
Mr.. Sears. according to business as
sociates. was the originator of the
mail order enterprise. He began his
business career in 1884, while work.
ing as a railroad telegrapher, making
a purchase Of a dozen watches. He
was then 81 years old and retired at
the age of As.
He was 81 years old at his death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
BELGIANS ARE PAYING


London. Sept. 29.-Burgomaster
Max of Brussels. arrested yesterday on
order of the German military govern
or on the charge that he had ordered
the banks to refuse to pay an INSTALL
ment of the indemnity which was
due. has been released, according to
an Ostend dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company. The release
followed the payment to the Germans
Of $4,000. 900 francs ($e. 100000 The
war tax levied against Brussels after
the Germans had occupied the Belgian
capital was said at the time to be
100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Topekan Made Grand Lodge
Deputy Of EIks.
He viii Have Charge of North
ern Kansas.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HERE
High Officers Spoke to Gather
ing In Topeka.
Local Order Is Pioneer Lodge
of This State.

The grand lodge Of the Benevolent
and Protective Order OF Elks was
represented by three officers at a spe-
cial meeting of the Topeka lodge No
2o4 last night. A crowd OF at least
$50 members attended this meeting
and listened to short talks by the OF.
bers Of the order.
The grand lodge officers who were
in the party last night were Raymond
Benjamin., grand exalted ruler. OF
Napa, Cal: James d. Nicholson OF
Boston, chairman Of the board grand
lodge trustees. and Fred c. Robinson
OF Dubuque, Ia, who Is grand secre-
tAry.
Raymond Benjamin last night an
nounced that he has selected w. r.
(Billy) Falkiner as grand lodge dep
uty for the northern part of the state.
Mr.. Falkiner Win cucceed William s.
Washer OF Atchison, who has served
in this capacity during the last year.
Mr.. Falkiner was exalted ruled OF To-
peka lodge No. 204 three years ago
and has held the Office Of secretary
previous to that. At the grand lodge
session in Denver last July. Mr.. Fall
kiner was awarded trophy for being
the shortest Elk at the meeting.
Membership OF 100000.
The grand lodge officers all spoke
on subjects for the good of the order,
giving a brief history Of the organiza-
ton of the first lodge and its growth.
There now are 1910 subordinate
lodges with an aggregate membership
Of more than 100000.
Other speakers were Justices Mason
and Porter Of the supreme court; A.
w. Dana. judge Of the district court
of Shawnee county: Major A. M. Har-
vey, L. NJ. Penwell. Ed Murphy of
Leavenworth, E. c. Chapman of Great
Bend. w. E. Snyder of Lawrence and
others.
The grand lodge officers were met
at til, station by committee COM
posed Of E. L. Fowler, exalted ruler
of Topeka lodge: w. ]. Curtis. presi-
dent Of the grand lodge Of Kansas;
James L. King. a member of the rit-
ual committee Of the grand lodge, and
w. H. Davis, former mayor.
Mr.. Benjamin, the grand exalted
ruler. explained that the Elks would
send a Christmas ship to Europe for
the benefit of the children in the vari-
GUS countries involved in war and
talked along other lines of good Of the
order. Following these short talks,
the 'meulbers enjoyed q buffet lunch
and were entertained by the members
Of the various theatrical companies
which are playing dates in Topeka.
Among these were theatrical people
the Grand and the various vaudeville
teams from the Novelty theater.
The Topeka lodge is the pioneer
lodge of the STATE. 1t was the first to
be organized. There are twenty-seven
lodges in Kansas. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
THIS SHOULD HELP SOME
Mrs. Frank Leslie's Millions Go tO
WOman's Suffrage.

New York. Sept. 29.-The residue of
the estatc of the late Baroness De
Bazvs. formerly Mrs. Frank Leslie, has
been bequeathed to the cause of suf-
frage, 1t was learned today. The es-
tate has been estimated at $4,000, 900.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, president
Of the International Womans Suffrage
alliance, said she had been informed
that she had been named as recipient
of the residue but had not been told
yet how much the bequest would be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
HOME RULE MEETING.
Topeka Supporters Celebrate Passage
of Irish Bin.

Friends OF irish home rule in Topeka
met last night at the rooms of the
Knights OF Columbus to celebrate the
passage Of the law recently by the
British parliament. Several addresses
were given and an excellent and appro-
pirate program rendered. NJ. Heery
was chairman of the meeting. Resolu-
tions were adopted to tender the greet
ings Of those assembled to Premier As
|quiths John Redmond. and the Other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Tohorna Crew Is safe.

Washington, Sept. 29-Commandan
Bertholf of the revenue cutter service
today received word from Unalaska
that all the officers and members Of
the crew and other persons aboard the
cutter TOhoma. when she was wrecked
on an Alaskan reef. September n, have
been found and are safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29

New York. Sept. zS.-WOrd was re-
ceived today OF the death Saturday
night OF Hugo Reisinger, of New York
city. at LAngen Schwalbach. Germany.
Mr.. Reisinger was well known as an
art collector and for his. efforts dur
ing many years to create q better UNI
Outstanding between the United States
and Germany. He was born at Wies-
baden, Germany, in 1856.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
INCREASE AIR CORPS.
Military Authorities Devote Their Al
tention to Better Equipment.

Washington, Sept. 2s-The war de-
partment has taken steps to carry out
at once the provisions Of the act Of last
July to increase the efficiency Of the
aviation service Of the army.
A general order invites unmarried
lieutenants Of the lines of the army
under thirty years OF age to apply for
details Of this extra hazardous service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Liberal leaders.

Addresses were given by Chief JUS
tice W. A. Johnston. John Mcdonald.
Miles Mulroy, p. E. Laughlina. George
w. Adamson. Thomas Page, Capt p.
h Coney and Rev. F. NJ. Hayden A
program OF Irish national airs was
given. Miss Mary Fitzgerald sang
Kathleen Mavourneen:' the Spaulding
Quartette sang. The Harp That Once
Through Tara's Hail." Mrs. Kate
Griley. Come Back to Erin" the
Spaulding Qnartette. Believe Me II All
Those Endearing Young. Charms" and
God Save Ireland" led by Linn Wyatt.
Mrs. Griley. George Adamson and
Father Hayden, and sung by the audi
ence.
Each of the speakers pointed out the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Best Quality White Oilcloth
18c Yard Wednesday

which will entitle them to fifty per cent
increase in salary.
Other orders looking to the immediate
enlargement OF the aviation corps and
the requirement of additional aero
planes are expected to be issued very
soon. Government military authorities
are observing closely the use Of air
craft in the European war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29

Long Kid Gloves. IL and 16 button length clasps,
In black, white. tan. mode. and brown; &C 10
Short Kid Gloves, clasps, cooFs black 90,
white: full line of sizes-tomorrnw. ...........O OF
Ribbon-One lot of plain and fancy ribbons, 20
inches wide. especially good for hair bows; 1Ar
zoe valueS-for. xe4C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29


ITO
nercha ndisea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Free Picture Show SATURDAY.

All are invited and especially the girls and
boys of school age. Journay to The 'Nine
O'Clock Shoe Factory An educational
feature everyone should be interested in.
Saturday, October 3rd-hourly 10 to IL a. m.
2 to 5 p. ms o'clock evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Wool Dress Goods Redu

Cloakings-56 in. wide, all wool, in brown,
green and heavy Scotch mixtures, either plain or
plaid back, regularly sold at 81 and $3.50. Ct IN
tomorrow VssON
Ten pieces 46-inch,. all wool Storm Serges, the
kind for serviceable wear, colors, navy, Copen-
hagen delft, myrtle green, brown and black never
before sold for less than 90 yard. 76n
Tomorrow, one day only-yard. ;:.. tyC
Imported Wool Suitings-One tahlelo SO and ~
inch, all wool imported suitings in plains and fan
cies, worth $1.5O and $1.75. This remark 0Qn
able offering for one day only-yard. JUL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29
Four Splendid Values
in the Silk Section

Choice Black Messaline, SO in wide, Ct m
regular value $1.25, September end sale. y sOO
All Silk Crepe de Chine, SO in wide in black,
navy blue, and evening shades Ct nm
$1.25 value, for ....................& IsVO
One Lot of Sc in. Striped Messaline and striped
serges regular $1.OO value-tomorr0w, c6n
one day only UJO
Special Value in Black Silk Wool P0pln-4O in.
wide, sells regularly for $1.25- e. nm
Special .................... IsUO
Consult Miss Stone in charge of Tailoring
College located in Annex Miss Geneva
Fowler n charge Dressmaking Parlors.
Third Floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-29

Special Price Notions
End of September One Day Sale
1Oc Ocean Pearl Buttons. white, small and e.
medium sizes, card one dozen .JC
for SC Darning Cotton, 45 yds.-black, -
tan and white, spool. .....................1C
25c Skirt Gauges .1Oc
for sc Shoe Strings, "A and 54 -
iehXtH pair y
15c Dress Shields, regular shape Klein ia
ert's make, sizes 2, 8 and A. pair. .......... 1ZC
Atlas Hooks and Eyes, all sizes, white En
ana black two cards ~
Csc h. pkg. Puritan Vellum Writing 101/n
Paper, pkg. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .lZ/2C
SC Envelopes to match, r
two packages ........................ .OC
1Oc Perfecto Coat Hangers q, ............. Sc
e1.OO and SIPS Chamois Skins. 49,. .59c
1c Wavy Wire Collar Supports. doz. .......9c
SC Basting Cotton, 500 yd. spool, each ..... &c
for SC White CASTLE Soap cake. lie
1Oc Airfloat Talcum Powder .............7c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
MCCOY DELEGATES
HARTSELLE Church
Impressive Service at First
Methodist Church Sum-
day Morning

llal.sel,e, February 15.--tSpeeial.) To
day has been a great day in Methodsm
in Hartselle. Bishop j. II. Mccoy dedi-
Gated The beautiful new building erected
at cost of $4,000 five years ago, the last
debt having been recently paid.
The presentation of the building was
made on behalf of the officials of the
church by Prof. ]. IL. Riddle, principal
of the Morgan county high school of this
city. The weather was ideal. Among
the ut-of-town visitors were the Rev
l. f. Hawkins, presiding elder of the De-
catur district; Prof. j. j. Moore, prin-
cipal of the city schools in Cullman; the
Rev. T.. b. Norton. presiding elder of the
Florence district: tie Rev. :. T. Slaton
taking part in the dedicatory service
were: Prof. j. H. Riddle, S. Il. Stewart.
W A. Roger Or. \. NJ White W. G.
Wiley, r. T. Puckett.
The order of the dedicatory service
was the reading of the first lesson by
the Rev. =. L. Norton, the second lesson
by the Rev. :. T. Slaton. prayer by
the Rev. /. r. Hawkins. announcements
by the pastor. the Rev. W. w. Scott fol-
lowed by sermon by Bishop j. II. Nc
Coy from the text found in the four
teenth verse of twenty-first Revelations
And the wall of the city had II founda-
tionS and III them the names of the y
apostles of the lamb During the course
of his remarks the bishop said that men
stamped their personality upon the work
of their hands and weave themselves into
their ideals which they work out IN wood
and stone and bronze which are read by
the coming generations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

the installation of new decorations at
the Admission Country club, making 1t one
of the most artistic little halls in the
south. There will he large reception
and dance on next Friday evening, at
which time the club will again be thrown
open 10 the members.
In addition to this work, Col. w, II. Nc
kelroS has superintendent notable i'm
provements ON the first floor of the
building increasing the floor space,
adding new lockers, beautifNing the mte-
rior and making other improvements
Following meeting of the stockholders
last Friday afternoon, an announcement
has been given out to the effect that the
oxford National bank will increase It's
capital stock from $4,000 to S50000 The
bank will subscribe to the stock of the
new regional bank. and the increased
stock will be subscribed by March Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
PAROlED CONVICT
DIES IN TEXARKANA
James M. Sullivan, Former
Resident of Selma, Dead
Following Injuries

selma, February 15.-(Special.) J
News reached here today of the death
OF James NJ. sullivan Saturday night
in TeXarkana. The remains will reach
Selma Monday and the interment will
foliow.
sullivan was a former well known
resident of Selma and Dallas county
am. leaves his wife and three daugh-
ters.
About % years ago sullivan was con-
yicted of murder here and given a life
sente nee in the penitentiary. Some
Wears ago he was paroled and lived
tpar Selma for several months, but
Ii er moved west whore he has since
lived. During the past week sullivan
v,:.- injured in railroad accident near
TeNarkana and died from the injuries
he received Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Million Dollars a Day

On the day preceding Edison's sixty
seventh birthday announcement was
made that a reasonable estimate to fix
the amount which the American people
paid in the course of a year for admis-
sion to the moving picture entertainments
was about 81, 100000 a day. OF course, this
represents very great capitalization al
though the moving picture business may
not pernarently increase the wealth Of
the United States, for in the future
something may be substituted for it. Edi-
sons career furnished a fine illustration
of the truth which is in the saying that
no man can honorably acquire great
wealth or create it without the d,.tribu-
ton CT much the greater part of il among
The reople. Edson's $3.00o.000 received for
his incandescent electric light up to 1898
was he said at that time his first accum-
ulat;on CT permanent capital yet it was
only \ tIifle compared with the 0o,o0o.-
Oe which he estimated was the capital
iza ton Of the various incandescens eiec-
tri., light companies of the United States
This invention led to the fest ventili e
by capitalists of the United States into
the seld uf foreign loans. 1t was desired
to establish companies which had obtais.,,d
the right to use this invention In Great
Britain and also In the far east. Prop
ssitions, with which. of course, Edison
had nothing to do, We're made Tor SUBJ
scriptions for large loan with which TO
establish the incandescent elecfrie light
companies of Great Britain and of India.
Tie United States particip lt"o i'll TINS
loan TO TIE extent of some Ss,eJ)ov1, and
that was the first recorded instance on
American capital participa.n,s in IL lean
repi sen,'rs a foreign pronetioi..
Placing CaH..r ceit.es Aoroad
I,dlsen has aiWas worked mr. putt
ieal ccnaLmy OF hi own. II vas ns 5ea-
san Of this mental process that lie aealth-
strased, as ne thought. the reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
PRIMARY DATE SUITS
BOTH CANDIDATES
Committee Will Likely Set
April 6 at Admission
TO IMPROVE CLUB
The Rev. J. IL. Spearing to Attend the
Golden Jubilee Celebration of the
knights of Pythias To Be
Held in Washington

Anniston February 15.-lSpeeiall- Re
ferring To statements sent out from Bir-
mingnan aud Selma to the effect that
there will probably be fight over the
date for the Fourth district primary
when the committee meets here Monday
afternoon. w 2. Aeker. manager for
the campaign of Congressman Fred L..
Blackmon, states that Mr.. Blacl<mon' $
friends will urge April as the date for
the election. Mr.. Craig is also said to
favor this date SO there will not likely
be conflie, over this point.
Annistonians are eagerly awaiting the
recovery and return of Congressman
Blackmon and the meeting of the two
candidates after the committee meeting.
The issues in the race have not yet
been made prominent Judge II. d. Mer-
rill has returned from Colmbiana where
Mr.. crag spoke last week. and the. Sell
mian then declared himself a local op-
ZIONIST Hence the prohibition issue will
not likely figure in the race as Black
mon is also for local option
The Rev. DR. J. H. Spearing. president
of Noble institute, leaves this week for
Washington TO attend the golden jubilee
celebration of the order of the knights
of Pythias in the United States, of which
he is national grand prelate.
The golden jubilee will be celebrated
appropriately by the members Of the or
der in The Admission district. Rathbone
lodge of Oxford will be host to the MEM
bers III Admission. oxford and other
nearby places Thursday evening, all the
lodges in the district having been in
vited to be present. The celebration will
be held at the Calhoun county high
school building ana u. c. Cooper, Jr.
chancellor commander. will preside.
Admission lodge No 81 will be the host
10 the Pythians of the First Alabama dis
trict on March 5. Grand Chancellor \. G.
Patterson has consented to be present.
DIR. Spearing will return for this rally
the occasion of the semi-annual con-
Nenton. and L. G. Waldrop of this city
state grand prelate. Will also attend.
A committee composed of William II.
Woods a we'll known Admission artist;
s. + Morris. Mrs. A II. Shepperd and
Miss Carrie Mcclure Knox hive just
completed the work Of experimenting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Could Not Tell Definitely
Without Having Men Go
Over His Books
BILLIONS INVOLVED
IN HIS INVENTIONS
He is Striking Example of Ability
to Acquire Great Wealth With
out Getting Aid From Wall
Street
by HOLLAND

New York, February 15.-tSneeial1
Thomas A. Edison, on the eve of his GUS
tomary visit to Florida where he will re-
main until warm weather begins, replied
probably with some mental reservation
to a question put to him by a friend. the
answer to which was expected TO reveal
the income which he receives from his
various inventions. that it was not pos
sible for him to tell what his income is
unless he had statement from those
who keep his books. But there was one
thing of which he was certain. and that
was that 1t is necessary for him to die in
order to accumulate great estate His
savings from his income each year would
he said not exceed the salary paid TO,
first class railroad president.
For some years these questions have
been asked in financial circles. Is it true
that Edison has become one of the rich
est men in the United States? And is 1t
possible that he has accumulated an enor-
nous fortune without ever having been
compelled to rely upon Wall street fnanc-
ing and financiers? a few days ago one
of the leading financiers of the Wall
street district, when speaking of Edison,
said: He is no financier. He is only
an inventor" To this statement the re-
ply was made:
We'll, if Edison himself is not fnan-
cier, he has created magnificent oppor-
tunities for the financiers of the United
States"
1t is the common estimate thai with n.
single exception Mr.. Edison's invention.
represent the creation of new capital ana
the development of new wealth in great
er amounts than have any of the other
inventions that have been patented either
by Americans or Englishmen 1t is true.
however, that since an unpleasant expe-
rience of some 20 years ago, Mr. Edison
has declined to approach the men or
finance of the Wall street district with
intent to secure capital for the COM
panies organized to promote his inyen-
tions He did approach one man of large
capital and great banking experience In
the early nineties for the purpose of Sc
curing financial support. This banker
rebuffed him. intimating that it would
be the better part for him to leave financ-
ing to people who knew something about
it. From that day Edison has kept away
from Wall street. lie found, at that time
in New Jersey the capital which he need
ed for that particular undertaking. and
he has since then found in many parts
of the United States abundant capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
A Unique Example

During the so-caled Pujo investiga ton
the statement was MADE that 1t was i'm
possible for anyone who desired large CAP
ital to invest in business Undertakings
to secure that capital unless he aiade
terms with the so-called money power OF
Wall street, Edison's experience, how
ever, is sufficient to refute that state
ment, and the fact that he has been able
to organize and perfect various concerns
engaged in the manufacture and market
ing of apparatus which he invented with
out seeking Wall street aid is certain to
be one of the traditional recollections or
the achievements of this inventor.
Edison was quoted a few days ago as
having said that he spends great deal
of his income In making experiments in
his laboratory. Frequently he takes out
of his income as much as 100000 a year
TO meet the cost of experiment, and those
who are familiar with his affairs say
that he never charges the sums thus ex-
pended against the capitalization of COM
panies organized to make and market his
apparatus. In fact, many of these eXpen-
ditures could not be charged against any
capital, since many thousand dollars are
spent in experiments which lead to moth
ing or which only indirectly are followed
by success
1t is a fact, however. that Edison's in-
ventions have entailed enormous
amount OF HndISlilS, anu are now repre-
scented by capital and wealth which have
sometimes been estimated as high as 81
000 000,000 On his forty-seventh birthday.
just 70 years ago, Edison was asked what
his invention of the incandescent light
had brought to him in the way of capital.
He mused for moment or two and then
said that 5000 900 would above cover
what he had personally received from
that invention. Then he was asked what
the capitalization of the various COM
panies that make use of the incandescent
light was, and he said: About $500, o,000,-
U00''
If 20 years ago this single invention of
Edison created new wealth represented in
money by the capitalization of $780, o0o, 900.
then inevitably the additional new wealth
created since that time must be as great
OF even greater.