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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
This Is Noted rs Center Of
Poultry Industry.
LOCAL BIRDS TOOK RIBBONS
They We're Awarded Large
Share Of Blue Tags.
Poultry From All Parts of the
State Competed.

The fact that Topeka is one Of the
greatest poultry centers in the world
was again emphasized at the poultry
exhibit at the fair. Some Of the best
in the country live in or near Topeka,
and the local representation at the
show was large.
G. H. Binger, who issues cata-
logue and does a country wide bust
ness, had great display of Buff
.Orpingtons at the fair, Individual birds
being valued as high as $500 each.
The ]. C. Baughman Buff Cochins
also have q great reputation. Mr..
Baughman had twenty-seven entries in
a good display Of Buff Cochin Ban
tams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Luengene of
Overlook farm, west Of Washburn COL
lege. had a good representation of
Buff. White and Black Orpingtons,
and were successful in the winnings.
Otto w. Vesper had an excellent
display Of Single Comb White Leg
F. A. Rehkoff made a fine record
in the Rose Comb Rhode Island Red
class, winning four out of five first.
H. NJ. and w. B. Wolfe had good
display Of S. C. White Leghorns.
Mrs. w. r. SlaytOn of Elmont was
represented with q good. display Of
White Wyandottes.
R. r. Shreffler of 1910 Harrison
street took all firsts in the White
Plymouth Rock class.
F. C. Cox. south of Seabrook, had an
interesting display of White Indian
Runner ducks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Luengene en-
tered three capons that attracted at
tention.
Thompson & O'Gara's Barred Ply
mouth Rocks formed an exhibit worth
while.
c. E. Wood had entries in the White
Plymouth Rock class and was one of
the winners.
Mrs. J. T.. Sherman Of Topeka was
a successful winner in the S. c. Black
MinOrcaS.
There were also several other good
displays by Topekans.
The poultry show was a good one
There were nearly 1000 entries. Thos
Owen was superintendent: G. d. Nc
Clasky, judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
FIRST "PEP" MEETING
Washburn Opens Up Her Football
Spirit-BOttle Today.

Washburn held her first pep meeting
today at chapel. Led by cheer leader.
Ross Labourne. and Scoville Davidson at
the piano. the Washburn song was given
with such spirit that even the faculty ap-
plauded. Then followed the Washburn
yells, in which the new students joined.
The various class officers among the
faculty were announced yesterday. Pro-
fessor Kirkpatrick is the senior officer,
Professor Lopez the junior, Professor
Harshbaugher the sophomore, and Profess
sor was named as the freshman officer
1t is to these officers that members of the
different classes go If they desire any
subjects brought up in faculty meetings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
MRS. BRYAN, TOO.
Wife OF Secretary of State IndOrscs
Woman Suffrage With Husband.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-In q signed
statement made public here today
through the congressional committee
Of the National American Woman Suf-
frage association, Mrs. w. J. Bryan,
wife Of the secretary of state, declares
herself in favor of woman suffrage.
The statement was made public to set
at rest rumors that Mrs. Bryan was
opposed to the movement. 1t is as fol-
lows:
81 have never been an anti-suf-
fragist nor attended any anti-meetings.
I have been a firm believer in suffrage
without a sex qualification for Is
years, and wish success to the equal
suffrage movement Our older daugh-
ter has been an interested voter in
Colorado, our younger, q member Of
the College league at the Nebraska
state university"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
At THE THEATERS.
Novelty Review.

The most intelligent dog presented one
of the best animal acts ever shown in
Topeka, at the Novelty last night. Rob
excellent. The dog took the part of
valet and was almost as good as a strict
ly English one. Part of the act was mo-
ton pictures and the other part the stage.
Billy Sharp and Tiny Turek brought IN
several dances in their chocolate dandies
act. Joseph Remington and Ollie Mar
shall rendered a singing. talking and
comedy act. which brought them an en-
core or two Their line of talk was en-
tertaining. The Ramsey sisters presented
The show was closed with Neuss and
Elrid. They were two comic soldiers who
handed out something new in the aero
batic field Neuss and Elrid performed
some DIFFICULT feats, which intermingled
with the amusing ones. made the number
above par. On the whole, the bill was q
good one.
Orpheum Review.
The program for the last three days Of
this week at the Orpheum Is good one
DeColbe and company. billed as European
sensatiOnalists, give an entertaining ACT
They do some balancing stunts that are
1 Ma1 mo- R aao heM sn% Lena the
different duo, divide honors about evenly
in winning applause from the audience
Both acts are above the average- BMnes
for the most part different than the usua!
act Of this kind received their share Of
favOrS from the au01ence.
Edward Hill, the Topeka boy on cleo
trical cartoons, is the headlner Of the
bill. He was obtained from the Orpheum
circuit. His act is as good rs any shown
in Topeka this year.
Grand.
Graustark at the Grand by the Car-Rob
company II sti1l going great guns during
the present weeks engagement OF the
George Barr McCutcheon's romantic book
tale which has been very efficiently drA-
matized by Grace Howard. The cos
TUNES WORN by the lady members of the
Car-Rob stock company in. Graustark are
superb and Tar more expensive than
superficial observations would indicate
One of the gowns worn by Miss Ruth
dess wears all Of her dresses with the
grace of one to the manor born. Her
portal of PRINCESS Yetive Is perfect m
expression. gesture, articulation and grace
Of movement. She is admirably support
ed by Ralph Moody the leading man.
who co-operates perfectly with Miss Rob
! inson In making Graustark . deserved
success Fred Armstrong as Prince Ga
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
FOR HIS SOLDIERS
Grown FRINGE wilhelm Sends
for Socks and Underwear.
Also Asks Newspaper to Collect
Tobacco and Cigars.

Berlin, via Rome. Sept. 1S-Crown
Prince Frederick William telegrapheG to
the Zeituns Am Mittas as follows
Thursday:
please collect and forward as early
as possible wooden underwear and socks
for my soldiers. Greetings.
(Signed) ..wlLHELM, Crown Prince"
1t was only a few days ago that the
comfort of his soldiers always in mind,
teiegrapned to a Berlin newspaper ask
ing it to collect and forward tobacco
and cigars for his soldiers.
The healing of the wound of Prince
Joachim, the youngest son of Emperor
William, is progressing normally. but it
will possibly be several weeks before he
nouncement at the imperial court
Thursday.
No news from official sources for pub
LEGATION has been received since the
midnight bulletin whose reports of at
tacks and counter attacks indicate that
the battle is still progressing. Other
wise there is little Illuminating news
for the German public. Not the slight
est hint of the movements or positions
OF the German army, for the last ten
days. has been disclosed by the mill
tary authorities. who are determined to
veil the situation in absolute mystery
until decision is reached. They de-
cline to discuss the statements made in
French and English dispatches.
The wording of the latest German
bulletin may perhaps be interpreted as
indicating that there is only a series of
minor engagements in progress, but it
is understood that this is not the case,
and that the attacks and counter-at-
tacks mentioned are part of a heavy
general engagement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

Edward Abeles, the talented star. in the
leading role. While patrons of the Iris
have been waiting with much interest 20
see THE Better Man. they will no
doubt be much pleased at the opportunity
to see 1.-The Making of Bobby Burnt
two weeks earlier than expected. The
story in book form is familiar to every
one, having been more widely read than.
perhaps, any other story by Winchell
Smith. not excepting "Brewster's Mil
lions.'' If reports are true concerning
this photoplay the production will create
a sensation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
TALK over STRIKE.
President Wilson WIN Receive Colo
rado Delegates.

Washington, Sept 12-The Colorado
coal operators today asked President
Wilson to receive them next Wednesday
to discuss the tentative basis for settle
ment Of the strike already accepted by
the mipers. The president Immediately
wired his consent
1t is understood that the operators are
not ready to accept the entire proposal
pFt.ident win listen to their arguments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

brfel n an actor In every sense Of the
word and has that dignity, poise, voice
and dramatic merit to make any part he
essays success. The other members Of
the company are appropriately and ad-
mirabfy caste
Hip.
The Hippodrome changes its program
at today's matinee when the Vitagraph
company viii present one Of its very sat
isfactory maripe comedies, In Love. Luck,
and Gasoline wherein all kinds Of water
and aerial craft are used. Hydroaero-
planes, motor boats. yachts, and aero
planes are some Of the interesting things
promised.
The inimitable John Bunny, said to 10
the funniest and also highest salarted re-
fined comedian in the moving picture
business today, plays his .pranks In this
picture and. falls from an aerOplane In
the water In his pursuit of his daughter
who has eloped. The very funny comedy
is three acts and will finish tomorrow
night. Additional moving pictures
strengthen the pr0gram. Tho $4.OO or
chestral organ n q strong factor at every
performance at the Hippodrome-
Floods having destroyed bridge over
the Des Moines river. thereby preventing
the transportation Of the films from
Iowa to Topeka, The Better Man." which
was the Iris program for today and to-
morrow. has been postponed The man
agement was successful in securing
Laskey's latest and finest production.
The Making Of Bobby Rurnit. with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
He Delivered . Series Of Ad-
dresses 1T Melbourne.
SYDNEY PAPER HAS CARTOON
SSOur Policemen as Mission
aries," 1t Is Labeled.
DR.. Sheldon Spoke Before Large
Melbourne Audiences.

Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, on his lecture
tour Of the world. spoke before large
audiences at Melbourne. Australia, the
last of July and the fore part Of August
in series of addresses under the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

Courtney's have received q shipm~uf.
Of the new hats that will pIeage Won
Everything arranged for your con-
yenient selection 500 Kansas avenue.
second and third floors.-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
weekly Bank Clearinrs.

E New York, Sept. 1S.-Bank clearings for
the week. as reported by Bradstreet's
were 81. 460. 10000, a decrease Of 23S per
cent from last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

ties in small conventional bow NJ
the lower edge of the girdle at the
back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18
S. & D. OF J. DANCE.

Sons and Daughters of Justice con-
Gil No. will open their fall campaign
Monday evening. There will be a class
to be initiated.
Refreshments will be served, after
which there will be dancing.
All members are requested to boost
this fall campaign and make it a grand
success, both in business and social
way. One way to do this is to be pres
ent at the meeting.
Come out Monday evening.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-18

The new old-fashioned basque worn
in the eighties is produced in effect
in the model shown today. This style
threatens to become popular. many de-
signs on this order appearing as
fall advances. In this gown a broad
sash is swathed about the figure from
lust below the bust to half way be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
PLAN CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.

The Sunday school entertainn of the First Congregational Church will be held in the chapel on Thursday. New Years eve, at o'clock It will take the form of a pageant ceie- bratang the one hundredth annfv srsary aG the founding of the school the eldest Sunday school in Bridgeport Members of the school will represent scenes connected with the early his- tory of the church and Sunday school and pr. M. D. Worden will give a brief sketch of mthe founding of the church in 1895, Refreshments will fainEuent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
Ms. Cobb Dressed the Corpse.

Notwifhstanding the sudden queer character of her illness no investiga- ton followed. It was Mrs. Cobb. who protesting that She had been Mrs. Bishops closest and dearest friend, dressed the dead woman for burial. women who were eye witnesses at tthat scene told of a startling. grue- some incident
 AS " rss Sonps xllLeq AlLs.s s nops back of her neck, there had come a sudden contraction of the tendons Of the dead 5voIn ans right arm 50 that 1t flew up and the right index dngar pointed wierdly at Mrs. Cobb The women fled from the room. all save Mrs. Cobb. who went on dressing the corpse and told them they were a pack of silly women to be frightened at happening due to perfectly na- aa1ra1 causes.
 When her own husband died the next year. popular c1anor arose for an investigation for the affair of Bishop and Mrs. Cobb had mean while become a public scandal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19

Dolls of all sizes and kinds. Dolls Wardrobes which in c1ude all garments, as well as hats, coats and Furs. Dolls Trunks and Carriages.
 Paper Doll Outfits, the box containing two dolls with gowns, and materials for making gar ments. 35 cts
 Sealing Wax Sets, delightful for children who make all sorts of strange beads and other fascinat- ing things. DO cts up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19

Fresh Supply of Marrow Christmas Ribbons For packages One-eighth inch 10 cts One-quarter inch
 For ten-yard pieces. Red Ribbon, quarter-inch 1o-yd- pcs. 35 and 55 Green Ribbon quarterinc, 1o-yd. pcs, and 55 cts
 Novelty Hair Ribbons.
 Moire in assorted colors, inches 25 cts a yd Brocade Moire, inches pink, blue white, 2o cts Sash width to match, 77a inches 50 Bright and gay PlaidS 4 inches, 25 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
Cobb Died of 1aoiso1l.

An autopsy revealed that CoDD had died of arsenic poisoning Mrs. Cobb never faltered in her protestations of innocences but Bishop weakened and made a. confession dec1aring that he had furnished the poison and Mrs. Cobb had administered it to her hus- band, her intention being to marry when he was out Of the way. Mrs. Cobb has never admitted her guilt She still maintains that if Bishop gave her husband arsenic it was un- known to her.
 Like her. he was sent to wethers- field prison for life. He died there four years ago He had never ap- pealed for a pardon. Once a week for 31 years the man and woman saw each other, but never exchanged a word
 At the Sunday services Bishop, sit- ting in the main body of the chapel, would be plainly in view of Mrs. Cobb. sitting in the women's gallery It was noted that sometimes he would look her way, as if anxious for some sign of recognition. Sometimes their eyes met, and then her expression was in- variably that of cold anger.
 He sent a dying request to her to come and speak to him. and she re. fused
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
in plain nlountings.

Pearl Dog ColIars with rhinestone clasps, $500 to $25.OO.
 Pearl and Amber Chains, beautiful combination, $1.25.
 Link Chains, jade and pearl with jade ornaments, $3.5O.
 Coral Chains, deiicately tinted, $1.O0 to 5000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
le Christmas Shopping Days
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  can gyh eanwm m~opnea @mme E H ~ 4v hR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
Gifts for the Children

Many things that will interest young minds and keep little fingers occupied. The gifts that will please when ordinary and familiar toys grow tresome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
For the Littlest Ones

Handmade Dresses, little Wool Double Gowns and ootees knitted Foovarners CreePers and RoEnpes and warm Sleeping Bags
 Ivory Toilet Articles in sets. Bone Brushes and Combs
 A wonderful High chair adjustable to four different two medium positions. In Oak, $6.75. Plain High Chairs, Oak or BentWood $1.75 up. Floatng Toys to make the bathtime interesting strange fishes and ducks
 Roly-poiy Playthngs that very amusing and pleas Kesvpie Rattles with bone teething rings So cts. Bathrobes, Sweaters, Angora Bonnets, Tob0ggan Caps, and such necessities CIothes and Coat Hanger
 Dressed DoIIies. The finest kind of Dolies with handmade clothes that take off and put the correct way Both boys and girls that will make degs Payeows s91
 Accessories for Little Girls Bead Purses Of attractive style 50 et. and sloo Leather Handbags, the right size color effects 25 So cts Slipper Buckles, blue or pink enamel or gold 75 Bracelets, gold filled, so cts Chain Bracelets set with stones 30 cts.
 School Umbrellas and $2OO
 Gloria Silk of fine quality 24-inoh $1.oo, SIPS and $15o
 corola Cloth with plain fancy handles go and E
 Smokers Stands Very substantial masculine affairs of Mission Oak with removable ashtrays, alcohol lighters and wooden pipe racks,
 Oak Stand with tray cigar cutter, cigar lighter in the shape of bonze pipe rack and shelf fortobacco jar Oak Stand with under cupboard to hold cigars or humdo tray lighter in the shape of very ugly bulldog, pipe rack etc.,
 ~a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
MRS. KATE COBB
 IS FREE WOMAN Sentenced For Life For Death of Her Husband. Is Pardoned
 Alter 31 Years. WILL SPEND REMAINDER
 OF LIFE WITH DAUGHTER Didn't Care For Liberty On Her Own Account Never Admit
 ted Killing.

HAE2IEORD,s Dec. 19.-TOday q white-haired, wrinkIed old woman walked out of the Wethersfeld State PriBons which she entered when hand- some and in the very prime of life the murder of her husband in 1879 and sentenced to. life Imprisonment. She is 66 years old. and was S1 when fore. spent more than half her Iife in the institution from which she was released
 s1900s the 21st year of her iInprison- ments Mrs. Cobb has appealed to the Board of Pardons for freedom. On high. only to meet bitter disappoint- ment. But late yesterday the Board Of Pardons. with Governor Simeon E. vpomanss plea The pardon is full and 1ngOnditional.
 The news of the pardon was tele- phoned to the prison, and Warden Garner went at once to the wonan,s cell She knew that her case was be- looked up at him without halting the activity of her knitting needles. TIte fef1sals to pardon her had been many. mofherIy figure sitting in her rocking chair Gone of the small privileges a1-l lowed her), an exquisite piece of lace work falling from her knitting needles, the wsl11s of her cell hung with other dainty enbroideTies for whose output she has become famous since her 1n1- But when the warden h1rriedly told her the good news she fairly spFang to her feet and tottered to the barred door. She. made him repeat the message Then she lifted her shrunken hands and cried:
 Thank God! Oh the good God be praised God bless the Board Of Par donsls Warden. am too surprised and happy to say another word. z
 As she contemplated her good for
 
 broke down altogether and became hygterical. But late last night she was resting quietly. and received with her daughter. Mrs. E.uther Spa1ding, of Lebanon, would be at the prison to take her to her fut utllre home. yVhicl, gEandchiIdren.
 Feared Death Tn Prison. In her appeal to the Board of Par dons, Mrs. Cobb declared that she no zoAEer cared for freedom on her won aQ&ounts but asked 1t that her chIl- GERn and grandchildren might be ssFed Ghe disgrace of having her de in fe1onss cell Besides her dsugh- ter there is a son who is a prosperous children at the time their n1other was sentenced.
 don't know.'' 2 she said to Wstden Garner, last night, .swheEhsr Sx76atfsI can ever become used to g home. It has been so many years that have been here actually reel 2 certain even regret at abandoning this cell where have lived such a long. long tin1e.'s
 The trial Of Mrs. Kate Cobb and Wesley Bishops a chemist. and her adniirer, of Norwich, for the murder Of Charles Cobb. her husband, was in it's generation She had been Mss Waterman and the childhood sweet heart Of Cobb. He was a rising poli-
 
 y7ich Wesley Bishop and hIs wife and MT. and Mrs. Cobb had been the most intimate of friends,
 In 1877 Mrs Bishop died of nys- ter4ous Illness. She had not long be- fore told her sister that Bishop was utterly Infatuated with Mrs Cobb, and that she feared they would nur- der her to get her out Of the way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19

Wgwam Outfits of paper very interesting their sisters. 89 cts Japanese Garden Outfits change Of growing things 25 cts up
 
 Kewpie Paper, boxes, 50 cts Pencil Boxes, filed with mos uland tempting pencils to Paint Boxes styles, 10 cts to s1.5o Pencil Box containing pocket pencil eraser 5 pencils, pencil penhoder, points and pencil sharpeners 75 cts Smaller Boxes, with pencils. S5 and 50 Pocket Case of leather with pencils pen holder, Paint with assorted coors brushes naixing trays, and water glass,
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19

Bouquets for Vanity Fair.
 Iol1n Eegk @ Son. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19

Out of Town Deliveries. All mailable packages sent free to any point in the United States or Canada.
 All bulky packages shipped by freight express free of charge to points within New England New York or New Jersey.
 For goods purchased in the store.