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The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

The first intercollegiate debate OF
the season in Kansas will occur at
Baldwin tomorrow evening when the
talking trio from Washburn meets
the debating team of the Methodist
school. The question. Resolved.
that q minimum wage scale should be
enacted into appropriate legislation in
the United States" has attracted con-
and will be upheld by the Ichabod de-
baters. The Topeka team is COM
posed OF Ray Gervey. captain; Paul
Roose, and John Williams.
Washburn has defeated Baker in
conversational tactics in the last three
seasons, and the Methodist school al
ways has gained a reputation over the
state as a melting pot for debaters
and orators. Washburn will attempt
to repeat the performance tomorrow
evening on the Baldwin "gridiron."
The Washburn team this season is
composed of strong, seasoned and ex-
perienced debaters. Ray Garvey, the
captain, took first place in the pre-
liminary. He is college senior and
a freshman in the WaShburn law
school. He was captain of the team
that defeated Baker two years ago
and took third place in the state in
tercollegiate oratorical contest at En-
poria last year. Paul Roose took first
place in the local prohibition oratori-
cal contest Feb. II, and will represent
w aSnOurn IN Inc 9ldte meel1uS at
Wichita in April. Roose is a Topeka
boy. is a junior In the college and is
winning no little local reputation as a
debater and an orator. John Will
liams of Topeka is a sophomore in the
college and is entering his first de-
bate. He took third place in the pre-
liminary for this contest and has
: shown considerable ability.
The debating season opens in ear
nest in WaShburn next month. The
girls debate with Ottawa at Topeka
March Is. The Kansas state Agricul-
tural college dual debate is held in
Manhattan and Topeka March ~. On
April Washburn meets William
Jewell at Liberty, Mo-. and four days
later a trio holds a contest with Park
college at Parkville, Mo.
Tryouts for the state oratorical
peace contest at Topeka April II will
be heard early next month at the col
! 1ege chapel. Washburn will attempt
| to take away these honors.
| Debating in the college has aroused
| considerable student interest this
year. The college has exceptional tai
| ent along these lines.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
METzGER TO TRIAL.
But What Wife Beater's Defense VIII
Be Is Hard to Tell.

Although the state is stumped at imag-
lining what possible plea Of defense Grover
Metzger can make, the habituai wife
beater. described by county officials as a
'fiend' this morning expressed himself
ready to face trial in the district court.
Metzger broke butcher knife in his
wife's breastbone last week, was arrested
for assault with intent to kill, and ex-
pressed grief to the sheriff that he, Metz
ger. had not finished the job"
Metzger disregarded his brothers per-
suasions that he enter a plea of guilty.
He even waived his preliminary hearing
set for today in the court of Topeka His
attorney. A. J. BoIinger, candidate for
county attorney on the grounds that he
can clean up the town. declared that
Metzger had no intention Of admitting
the crime. and was ready for trial at the
next term Of court. He will be heard in
April before Judge Whitcomb OF the Sec
ond division.
Metzger attacked his wife, Grace, with a
hatchet, stabbed her. and ripped upon
of death In a hospital.
Metzger's bond was placed at 81 900. Mr..
Bolinger this morning asked that 1t be
reduced.
I'VE are receiving countless telephone
communications from persons fearing
Metzger will be released" interposed At
torney Atchison. land petition the court
not to lower the bond
Judge Carver responded that the bond
would remain as originally stated.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

Chicago FOL, this bill at the Orpheurn.
The new reel of pictures is one of the
well known Keystone comedies, and
the orchestra will have some new
numbers in popular music.
At the Iris.
Laura Sawyer in "A Daughter of the
Iris Friday and Saturday This is an
other one of those films of famous
players which the management of the
Iris has been showing recently and
which have made this movie house so
popular. Laura Sawyer is one of the
great American stars on the stage at
the present time.
The film, "A Daughter Of the Hills"
is shown in three parts Laura Saw
yer, as Floria, daughter of the hills,
falls in love with a gladiator, and as
his wife goes with him to Rome.
There she sees him in combat. slaugh-
ter his opponent and her love turns
to adherence. The gladiator cannot
understand the situation: yet later
when he is summoned to the arena,
on penalty of the forfeiture of his
possessions, he decides to take his
wife and go back to the hills. her hills.
where he first saw her. The entire
story is romantic and interesting
throughout. The settings are said to
be a credit to the scenic surroundings
film will be highly interesting.
Island of Terror Goals Of Fire. -
both dramas, Sammy at the Seaside"
and picturesque Waterfalls of
France" is the program which is be-
ing shown today "Island of Terror
is a film produced by the Klein Attrac-
ton company and is highly pleasing.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

He is q musician. il he not?'' mo, in
deed ''But I understand he plays in .
band?'' He does."-Houston Post.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

plaintiff Leroy Hetrick and Earl Car
main. Mr.. Mullin was granted . di-
vOrce. Interesting meetings arc held
each week at the association building
which are open to all young men
whether members Of the association or
not.
Robert Gross Of tho freight auditors .
Office and Mrs. Gross are the parents
Of a son. Mrs. Gross was before her
marriage Miss Lwley Atherton.
Mrs. Grove. wife Of J. B. Grove. chief
clerk to the chief electrician. has re-
turned from Kansas City. whore she
went to see the Garden Of Allah"
William Shields Of the freight claim
department and Miss Bessie Nichols
have announced their marriage. Mr..
Fe people. The members OF his depart
ment presented them with several
pieces Of cut glass.
The regular meeting Of the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the 8. q. Of N. A. was hold
Kenneth. son Of Engineer and Mrs. E.
e. Smith. Is recovering from a severe
| illness.
Mrs. John Hoveland of Argentine was
.fs hsre ystsTTaay Ta1 6y tns death
Mrs. Amos Beeler is spending few
days in Kansas City.
Ralph First. electrician at Galveston.
| and Mrs. First are visiting Brakeman
Albert Gilyeat and Mrs. Gilyeat at
Atchison this week. They will also visit
with relatives here before returning to
their home.
| The class in practical electricity, un-
der the direction of H. A. French, will
have its regular class meeting tonight
at the r. r. Y. NJ. C. A.
David Stage. travelling passenger
agent for the Pennsylvania lines. was
calling on Santa Fe officials Wednes-
day.
Robert Robbinson, assistant passen-
ger agent at the depot, is unable to be
at work on account Of illness.
Conductor George Scott and Mrs.
Scott of Usage City are spending q few
days here with friends.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
ThatJarofM OLE
on the Bathroom Shelf

It's relieved pain for nearly every
one in the family. When little Susie
had the Group, when Johnny got his
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
WEARS STOLEN SHOES.
Highwaynsan Is Arrested After Rob-
bing Man of Clothing.

Springfield. Mo. Feb. "a pair Of
shoes stolen Monday night from c. p.
Mcclure. superintendent Of the Spring
field postoffice who. after being robbed
Of most of his clothing. was forced to
walk home barefoot. through the snow.
caused the arrest here today OF John Sells
and Frank Wilson charged with highway
robbery
Sells was wearing the shoes. According
to the police Sells and Wilson confessed
they were guilty of q number of street
holdups, netting them hundreds of dollars
here in the last week. Mcclure was held
up aud his purse. hat, coat, overcoat.
shoes and hose taken from him. So many
men had been victims of highwaymen
that the police department had been flood
ed with applications for permission to
carry arms for protection Sells IL Is years
old and Wilson q.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

MUSTEROLE IL a clean. white
ointment, made with oil of mustard.
1t will not blister like a mustard
plaster.
Quick relief forsSore Throat. Bron-
chitts. Tonsilitis. Group, Sti6 Neck.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

Asthma. Neuralgia, Headache. Con-
gestion. Pleurisy. Rheumatism. Lum-
bago. Pains and Aches of the Back
or joints. Sprains. Sore Muscles.
Bruises, .Chilblains. Frosted Feet
Colds on the Chest ct prevents pneu-
monia). Nothing like AUSTEROLE
for croupy children.
In 25c and soc 1srs. and q specias
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
UNFAIR COMPETITION.
Topeka Good Enough for Us; W.
Have No Idea of Leaving.

To Uncle Sam Oil Customers: Do
not be misled by reports being circu-
lated that We are soon going to close
our Topeka station. Such reports are
maliciously false and absolutely untrue.
These reports originate from competi-
tors who expect in this way to steal
our business.
Every red blooded man will agree
that this is unfair competition and
should warrant retaliation. but surely
the service and quality demonstrated
by our Lily White Gasoline. Arklight
Kerosene and Capitol Brand Lubricants
speak for themselves and you will not
be misled by such reports.
Phone your needs to Main 7S for
service.
THE UNCLE SAM OIL co.
OF KANSAS.
l. E. THOMSON. Sales Mgr.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
Al THE THEATIERS. |

"Going Up one of the latest
tabloid musical companies, opened to
a crowded house at the Novelty this
afternoon for a three days engage
ment. The action is laid on the Mexi-
can border and includes an amusing
burlesque on the Mexican army. The
latest popular songs and dances are
featured by a good chorus. Della
/, Marion and Stella Mayher, tabs. y
= are the headline numbers of this COM
pany.
THE Plain Clothes Man" continues
to be one of the best drawing cards
the Norths have produced this sea-
son. The fact that it is comedy
pleases many and being written by a
Topeka woman attracts still more in
terest. Mrs. farrell has given pic
ture of villain who is so square
that you feel sorry when he loses and
a hero that is not a saint. The 9TH
er characters are all played in a nat
ural fashion. Seats were placed on
sale Monday for the farewell bill of
the Norths, 1.-The Witching Hour.
The American King" in two parts;
The Sleeping Sentinel" a Lubin
drama, and one other reel make up
the program at the Empress tonight.
Tomorrow and Saturday four reels of
film including "Cn1Idren OIL the
Feud,'' Pathe drama; the Kalem
split reel comedy. The Gun Behind
the Man." and "Out in the Rain. -
and another picture will be shown
The pictures are shown continuously
from 1880 to 1880 every day.
At the Orpheum.
Headed by the Five MacLarens, the
Orpheum's bill for the latter half OF
the week opened with the matinee
this afternoon. The MacLarens, said
to be an aggregation of musical ver-
satility and ability, head the bill
They have been taking the big houses
where they have appeared and prom
Use a musical treat to those who heal
them here. They are Scotch and ap-
pear in the picturesque Highland
costume, and their one act costs Man
ager Nathanson as much as his whole
bill of the ordinary run Of vaudeville
Jack Polk is comedian on the bill
Hilton & Hughes are German assas'
sins Of the English language, bu
their dialect work is free from the
rough and often offensive style sc
common with some German come
dians. SEWERS & James-a man and
maid-have a little comedy skit
The Arrens are q pair Of comedy
"cut-ups" that make a long jump from
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
SANTA FE NOTES.

TItems for this column may be tele-
phoned to 3Sl5 or the State Journal Office. I
At the mock trial Tuesday night
given by members Of the Young Mems
Social club. counter charges were
brought by the defendant. Jas b. Null
lin, in the divorce suit filed by his WIFE
One Of the members Of the club. dressed
witness representing Mrs. Mullin- r.
HI. Sargent acted As judge and the at
torneys for the defense were r. E.
WestfAll and Ed Robinson, and tor the
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

ARE hospital SIZE 1or
$3.50. -
Accept no subst+
tute.
II your druggist cam
not supply you, send
26c or soc to the NUS
T e r. OIL E Company,
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

Mary. why didn't you answer the door
bel1?" II was 'fraid. Da fortune-teller
say dat. IL I go to door today, I see my
future husband" What nonsense. Why,
here's the mans card! Goodness. It was
our minister ''vell, I'm glad don't go.
He amt my style."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26
ALMA GLUCk PROGRAM
American Singer at Grand Tomorrow
Afternoon at 4 O'Clock.

a. '.serpina." aria from the Opera
b. $50 Sweet IL Shie,'. Old English. Anon
c. Lnsinghe pin care. .Hande!
d. 9 Sleep Why Dost Thou Leave
e. F'ingo per milo diIetto. Anon
Aria, .'Bd ragSio'' from the Opera
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-26

mad the Group, WIcIN JO
feet wet and caught
cold. when father
sprained his knee, when
Granny's rheumatism
bothered her
That Jar of NUS
TEROLE was right
there to give relief and
comfort.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02
BY AND ABOUT WOMEN

Farm women in all parts of the
country are contributing dimes to
fund which will be used to build a
model farmhouse at the Panama-Pa-
cifc Exposition. The International
Congress of Farm Women, of which
Mrs. Belle Van Dorm Harbert of Colo
RADIO is the head, will have charge
of the farm exhibit at the fair.
The amendment to the Ohio state
constitution which permits women to
serve on all state boards having SUI
pervision over women and children
was drafted by Mrs. James R. Hopley,
Bucyrus, o. 1t was passed as a refer
endum measure last November.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

amined the Billiken clock with any
precision, but now it was evident
that it contained a little phonograph.
That wretch Harry had not only
spoken into it, and set the mechanism
to give forth the imprisoned sounds
at the end of the year, but he had
actually had it set during one of his
visits!
But her annoyance was short
lived.
well, there is a difference" she
said frankly. when l was an igno-
rant girl l supposed marriage was
world of blissful dreams come true.
1t isn't that. But it is something
more. 1t is the making of home,
and life, of reciprocal duties, of af-
lection that takes the place of love
and becomes sweeter. So l am not
angry with you, you dear old Billiken
clock"
81 should hope not" said Harry,
starting out of his chair. you've
said some horrid things about mar
riage, after only nine months of it,
but kiss me, Margaret, because you
are the sweetest treasure in the
whole world"
Harry" exclaimed Margaret, put
ting her hand over his mouth.
But a moment later he had COM
pleted that part of the Billiken mes
sage.
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
BY AND ABOUT WOMEN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02
White Golf

Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.-Shooting the
rapids in a canoe, skimming the prai-
RE on the back of a wild antelope
will be tame and unexciting adven-
lures now to Two Guns White Calf,
big injun" from Glazier National
Park. Two Guns has been up in an
aeroplane. ~-' .r..'.-
Heap big bird, fly like eagle; Two
Guns give his gun for bird like that"
was Los comment on the flying ma
chine that took him 1,2O0 feet in the
air above the Dobbs Ferry aviation
field. -,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09
Clarion News Notes.

special TO llmeS- RepuDllSdn.
Clarion. July Sword has been re-
ceived that little John Rife. son OF
Rev. L. E. Rife, formerly pastor of the
United Presbyterian church here
passed away at their home in Phila-
delphia, Pa, after brief illness OF
pneumonia and heart trouble. The
body will be brought back to Cedar
vile, O.. for burial.
Rev. Samuel Brown and family. OF
Henderson, H.. have arrived here 70
tied in the United Presbyterian par
sonage. Mr.. Brown is the new pastor
of that church, and will begin his work
next Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Medin has sold his resi-
dence property in this city, which in
cludes also twenty-four acres of land.
to DR.. J. d. Cline. the consideration
being 100000 The new owner will
devote part Of his time to the rails
ing Of livestock. especially high bred
hogs. MIR. Medin kept two lots upon
which he will erect two houses, one for
his own occupancy.
DR. r. D. Bernhard and family have
returned from Elkader, where they
have been visiting for couple of
weeks.
Mrs. George Roberts. of Youngs-
town. o., is visiting at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Graf
tidge, of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09
STATE ASSOCIATION RESOLVES
TO BUY INDEPENDENT BUT.
TON MACHINERY.
MONOPOLY TO BE BROKEN
BY NEW MANUFAcToRY
Every County in State Represented at
Meetina-DsIegates TO Convention
Enjoy Banquet at Montrose Hotel-
Effort to Be Made TO Enlarge Asso
citation and Promote New Benefits.

Cedar Rapids. July 9.-Thc Iowa Re-
tail Shoe Dealers Association took
steps yesterday that practically means
war on the so-called trus, concerns
that are selling button suaching ma
chinery by agreeing to buy an indie
pendent machine made by company
at Portland, Ore. AS the association
includes in it's membership almost
every retail dealer in the state it may
be seen what this move means against
the trust.
The Iowa dealers We're given a
promise that they would he served
with the independent machines before
any other state in the lnion 1t was
called to the attention of the con-
vention that the members of the as
sociation ara paying IS cents spool
for the wire which is useI to fasten
buttons to shoes and that this wire
costs the companies manufacturing the
machines about PIG cents spool, and
the machine is not sold. The indie
pendent machine is sold outright and
the dealers figure they will effect big
saving during the course of year.
Every County Represented.
The convention is better attended
than any in the history of the asso-
citation, every county in the state be-
ing represented. Iowa is the pioneer
in organization work among retail
shoe men. The Iowa association is
only years old bat It has accom-
plished a great deal of good. it was
said yesterday, and there is a DISPOSE
ton on the part of the delegates to
stand together and build up a better
organization.
Convention Enjoys Banquet.
Two hundred and twelve shoe men
delegates and visitors to the Iowa
shoe dealers convention, many with
their wives were given another treat
by the local dealers last night when
they were banqueted in splendid
style at the Hotel Montrose Charley
Taylor and members of the entertain
ment committee did themselves proud
in rendering the visitors this banquet
and many were the compliments on
every hand for the Cedar Rapids way
of doing things.
Not dull moment was experienced
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09

Q memorandum by the commission on
the case. which was probably furnished
in confidence to some lawyer or con-
hdante. indicates that President Wilson
has been favorable to an increase in the
rates as asked by the eastern carriers.
A more positive statement was made
by an eminent English financier, in dis
cussing American business conditions,
when he stated he had positive
knowledge the president hoped for an
increase in the rates.
Announcement Of the decision is
anxiously awaited here, for while 1t
concerns only eastern territory, 1t will
have marked influence on many rate
cases pending in the western territory
and because number of rate cases, in
volving proposed adjustments, are now
being held up to await the outcome Of
the general rate case. When It is an
nounced food of new cases may be
expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09
eAlR.eLDR,DGE NuprlALs.
Grinnelt College Romance eliminates
in Wedding at Clarion.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, July "a very beautiful
and formal wedding took place yester-
day at the home of Mr.. ard Mrs. c.
r. Eldridge when their Youngest child.
Miss Harriet, became the wife of r. H.
Bair, of Des Moines. These young
people became acquainted while at
tending school at Grinnell College.
In the presence of about sixty guests
and relatives the wedding took place
at high noon Rev. Nathan H. Gist, OF
the Congregational church, pastor OF
the BRIDE led the bridal procession,
and was followed by his son. Richard
Gist, the little ring bearer. Four girls
had gone ahead and made pathway
by holding white ribbons. and they
were followed by the mothers of the
bride and groom. who strewed roses
in the pathway.
Following the ceremony dn elaborate
three course dinner was served The
couple went at once to Des MONIES,
where they will remain for few days,
after which they will return to TINS
city, and after a few weeks will leave
for the east. where Mr.. Bair has ac-
copied a very responsible and lucra-
tive position in the Horace Mann
training school OF New York City
The bride is n graduate Of the Gar
ion high school and of Grinnell Col
leee. She taught Year ir the Eagle
Grove high school, and a year in the
Clarion high school. Mr.. Bair Is a
graduate of Grinnell College, and then
taught a year in Colorado Springs,
Colo. Last year he received his mas
ter's degree from Columbia University.
The out town guests for the we'd
ding were: Mr.. and Mrs X. r. Ed
ridge. Lead. s. D.: Mr.. and Mrs. r.
G.. OBrien. Minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Bair, Des Moines; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Bair. Des Moines; Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w Hird. Misses Eva Jenkins. Sloan;
Vera Peterson. Hayward Ray, Wood
son Whiting. Whiting; Dorothy futile.
Webster City; Winnifred Brereton
Emmetsburg; Jeanne Barber. Mason
CITY: Della Unger Avoca; Hazel
Johnson, Ottumwa: Anna Carter. Los
Angeles, Cal: Vera Attwooll. Alden:
Florence Stewart, Ames; Grace Fair
banks, Hayward Bay, Lola Worth.
Cedar Rapids: Messrs. Claude Meal
pine. Boone; Elmer Dawkins. Grinnell;
Dr. and Mrs. Christensen. Eagle Grove:
Miss Francis Camp, Union: Miss
Emma Eldridge, Emporia, Kan; and
f. 3. Smith. DUBUQUE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09
Brief News of Manson.

Special to Times Republican.
Manson, July 9.-Misses Laura and
Leah Woods, Bess Christensen and
Will Loots. Of this place. and the
White family. OF Palmer. left yester-
day noon for Yellowstone Park and
other points in the west with the
Dinsmore party. They will be gone
about two weeks.
Miss Margaret Simpson had her foot
quite badly cut when she and her little
brother were playing with butcher
knife.
The little son Of Andrew Lang was
bitten in several places by dog.
which became angered when some old :
er boys leased 1t.
Prof. w. e. Rorabaugh has accepted
position as superintendent of the
Britt schools, and will move his family
to that place In August.
The Alice O'Connor quarter section
in Pocahontas county was sold yes
terday to John Martens. of Lincoln
township. This is one of the finest
stock farms IN the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09

during the repast. The Majestic or
chestra. stationed at the west end OF
the room. rendered splendid pro-
gram. This was not all. the Mt Her
mon triple male quartet was also
there with splendid array of songs.
mostly OF the booster variety. Their
singing brought much applause and
one prominent shoe dealer remarked;
They don't need to boost Cedar Rap
ids, 1t boosts itself" After the quar-
tet sang a score OF selections and the
orchestra played several numbers. the
guests were given real treat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-09
LOCAL DRUGGIST MAKES
MANY FRIENDS

'B.A. Morgan'reports they are making
many friends through the QUICK
benefit which Marshalltown people re-
ceive from the simple mixture of buck
thorn bark, glycerine, etc, known as
Adler-i-ka. This remedy became
famous by curing appendicitis and it is
the most thorough bowel cleanser
known, acting on BOTH the lower and
upper bowel. JUST ONE DOSE of
Adler-i-ka relieves constipation and
gas on the stomach almost IMMEDI-
ATELY.