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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23

silver anchors; the seventh year,
Bibles, and the eighth year. a friend
ship pin set in pearls, and the nine
year, framed copies of Guido Reni's
Aurora.
The concluding feature of the pro-
gram was a living picture of the class
of this year-25O persons were on the
platform. and as they were surrounded
by elaborate decorations presented an
attractive appearance.
Out of Town Enrolment.
There are a number of classes out
side of Topeka that are doing the
same work, and each year some Of the
members graduate with the Topeka
class. Clay Center had twenty one
enrolled this year, nine Of whom fin
ished. At the meeting there were
representatives present from Thomp-
sonville, where Mrs. ]. F. True has a
class of eighteen members, and also
from Perry, where Mrs. ]. A. Dock is
leader of a dozen or more. There are
also enrolled women from Maine,
Massachusetts, Missouri, Virginia,
Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Illi-
nois, Colorado and Florida.
Recently a letter from Cheefoo,
China, read: please send me a set
from the report of the work in the
Westminster Teacher. you have what
we want"
OF the $50 members enrolled this
year forty were teachers, as many
were stenographers. Sc high school
girls, many business women. and a
large number of mothers. The class
stands for the study of the Bible, but
does a useful work in helping the
poor, supporting an evangelist in
Korea, ETC., just to be doing something
for others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
WANTED-AGENTs.

AGENTS-4W snappy nouSenOld special
ties. Sell on sight. $500 to 5000 week.
ly. Don't let one cent post card stand
between you and prosperity. Answer
quick Div. 30S1 American Aluminium Mfg.
Co.. Lemont, Ill.
AGENTS coming money with our new
household specialties. SIS to $50 weekly.
Our line large that every housewife
sure customer. Write at once for terri
tory and big catalogue. Dept A5017, 400
Kesner Bldg, Chicago.
AGENTS-Make big money selling our
line Of specialties. Write for our new
catalog.. and free sample. Indian Supply
Co., 356, 18th st., Detroit. Mich.
AGENTSMake big money selling our
line of speciaities. Write for our new
catalogue and free sample. Pacific Sales
Co., Box Is. Riverside, Calf.
AGENTS WANTEDIFortes Magic Corn
Liniment gives relief in ten minutes.
Send for sample $1.00. Forte 4 Co., Isl
Dixwell Ave, New Haven. Conn.
AGENTS for brand new speciality. House
hold necessity; big profits. Write for
free booklet. A. L. Gray & Co., 60a 8.
9th St, Omaha, Neb.
AGENTSL"18e2'' Aluminium Specialties
are whirl-wind sellers. If you are max
ing less than $500 a day. write quick for
details and protected territory. American
Aluminium Mfg Co., Div. 223. Lemont. Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
NEW INSTRUCTORS AT X. S. A. {
Otis E Hall VIII BE in Charge o
Rural School Department.

Manhattan, Kan, May 2S.-Otis
Earle Hall, one of the most success
full county superintendents of schools
in the United States will take charge
on September 1 of the rural educa-
ton work in the division of college
extension at the Kansas State Agrf-
cultural college.
Mr. Halls work will cover not only
the promotion Of vocational education
and the revitalixing Of rural villages
and schools but also the conducting
Of the various clubs and contests
which have become a prominent fea-
ture OF the work of the college. Ath-
letic activities In rural communities
and the holding of two and three
day classes In vocational subjects for
rural teachers will also be Included in
Mr.. Halls departments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
WANTED-SALESMEN.

statesmen wANTED-Experienc un-
necessary. easy work. big pay. Write
tunities to earn 500 to $500 a month while
you learn. Address Dept 1863 National
Salesmen's Training Association. Chicago.
New York. Kansas City. San Francisco.
SALESMAN experienced in any line to
sell general trade in Kansas. Unexcelled
speciality proposition. Commission con-
tract. $500 weekly for expenses. Con-
tinental jewellery Co.. 1921 Continental
Building Cleveland. Ohio.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to sell trunks, bags
and cases on commission basis Good
opportunity for live statesmen. Petersburg
Trunk & Bag Co.. Petersburg, Va
WANTED-A silo salesman. Exclusive
territory F. C. Cochran, Chesterfield
Hotel. till Monday noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
Bible Work Under Mrs. Mem
ringer Is Different.
Her Plan Is Known From the
Atlantic to Pacific.
Cl0SING EXERCISES THIS week
They Were Impressive and Out
of the Ordinary.
Even China Has Heard Of
Famous Topeka Glass.

The Bible class or classes under Mrs.
c. F. Menninger, which this year in
cluded approximately $50 members, are
unique. Mrs. Menninger's work Is
known all over the country in Bible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23

WANTED-SITUATI
WANTED-By young man student. place
to work for board Phone 666-W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23

He-''What do you think about intro
ducing this mediation?" Shells that the
newest step?"-Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Lady's jacket at fair grounds.
FRIDAY. May 20, black and white. Finder
please call 331 Klein. Mrs. L. William.
STRAYED-Spotted bay pony. white and
brown shoulders. white feet. Phone
1866.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
FOR SALE-AuSCELLA
FOR SALE

All furniture and fixtures Of the Fifth
Avenue hotel will be sold at private sale
to the highest and best bidder. Bids Will
be received by the undersigned until six
o'clock p. m. on May 31st. 1914. unless
sooner sold.
The right to reject any and all bids
reserved.
This hotel has about 70 rooms, all fur
nished, is we'll located, and now running.
and may be inspected at any time. on ap-
plication to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23

BUSINESS CHANCES
WANTED IDEAS-Write Cor list Of in
ventions wanted by manufacturers and
prizes offered for inventions. Our four
books sent free. Patent secured or fee
returned. Victor J. Evans & CO.. Wash
ington. d. C.
FOR SALE OR TRADE+Restaurant and
ice cream parlor; good location and do
ing good business. Address Palm Cafe.
Hillsboro, Kan:
FOR SALE-Country blacksmith shop;
heavy trade; immediate possession, $500
cash. balance terms. Elmer King. Hunter.
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
WANTED-MALE HELP.


WANTED-M Man about s years old to sen
grocery trade In Topeka Prefer man
VINO mas worked in grocery store. Must
Dc willing to work early and late, Of good
Ado TO give surety bond. Salary to start
SO monthly with advance soon earned.
Goos opportunity to learn business and
Work into good salary. Give names and
addresses Of previous employers Address
Groceries. care Journal
VI E.N WANTED % ie1rn t;.e DarDor trace.
No limit to terms: best and latest meth.
DDS: position secured: commission paid
while learning: tools given absolutely free
with the lowest tuition ever offered Call
or write Topeka Barber College. ~ Kan
sas ave-. Topeka. Kan.
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE WANTED.
NO canvassfnC Of soliciting required
GOOD income assured. Address National
Cooperative Realty CO., V-726 Marden
Building. Washington. d. c.
WANTED.Railway postal clerks. $!s;o oo
month: advance to $50. Life job z.VUO
appointments coming. Topeka Examine
lin Institute. Dept 12sM. Rochester. n: Z.
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS. CARRIERS.
wanted Good pay. Fine positions Fay
Plan. Apply Liberty institute. Rochester.
N r
ADD to your family income knitting hos
iery; no experience; constant work; ma
the product. Make application today.
Helping Hand Stores 0nc.), Chicago.
WE HAVE a wonderful proposition which
anyone can handle. No capital or ex-
schumacher. 1850 st.. ROCK Island. III.
$4,000 WEEKLY PROFIT in spare time
at home. Mail order business. Don't
worry about capital Boyd H. Brown.
Omaha. Neb.
GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS. Thor
ough instruction S. Returned IL not ap-
pointed. Particulars free American Civil
Service School, Washington, d. C..
WANTED-Well experienced farm hand
for gardening. Will Hahberg two miles
for gardening. WIFI Hohberg, two miles
WANTED-Man for farm work. Phone
1890 ks. ]. c. Banta.
WANTED-Young man to work for tut
ton. Dougherty's Business College.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FURNITURE Wanted
We nay the highest cash price Tor 80
ond hand furniture. exchange new goods
Tor old. We can save you money. Stations
Furn1ture Co. ga Kan ave- Phone liza
OR room cottage or bungalow with
sleeping porch. strictly modern, West
side. Would lease for one year.N 3W. care
Journal.
on clothing, shoes. hats and overcoAt&
Drop 1s . card or can Gordon Bros loan
office. 100 Kansas ave- Ind. 100.
SEEKING investment. Owners and agents
submit any good realty you have. Elk
change considered anywhere. Lock box
ma Evansville. Indiana.
WANT to buy fire Insurance business;
must be first class and q money maker.
Insurance, care Journal
WE PAY highest cash price for Ind hand
clothing, shoes, hats and Overcoats.
Drop q card or call 1915. E. Scrinopsh &
Son. 4O8 Kansas ave.
WANTED TO RENT small bakery with
brick oven and some tools. DAVID
Schultz. Route l. Topeka. Kansas.
WANTEDLTo hear from owner Of good
farm for sale. Send description and
cash price. D. F. Bush. Minneapolis. MINI:
WHO MAKES SCREENS? Ne. Floyd
Cox. eli East 10th. Phone 243 Black.
CARPET and rug weaving. III Lake IT.
Phone 16A White.
GOOD milk cows, fat cattle and veal
calves. w. c. A. Leitzow. Tel 81
WE WANT your carpenter work. Phone
18ss-W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE
Waverley electric auto, fully equipped.
in excellent repair, and one Westinghouso
rectifier for charging batteries. Might
consider good small property In ex-
change.
JONES BROS,
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.
Phone 86 or 200A K-A
BATTERIES repaired and CHARGED. KeeIo
Electric Co.. 706 Jackson. Phone
FOR SALE-Automobile roadster, oasily
converted into delivery truck; Just over
hauled: good running order. at . bargain.
123 Greenwood ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-23

FOR SALE-POULTRY.
BROIL.ERS weighing to 2 pounds each.
ready SALE Telephone 36U- Cope.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-22

does not like the idea OF mixing up with
Upholds Knockout Version
There have been several queries OF late
as to whether Leo Houck scored a knock
out over Tommy Gavigan. Of Cleveland.
when they met at Youngstown, Ohio, Labor
day No decisions are given in that city.
although the contest was scheduled for 20
rounds. Reports sent out about the fight
were 10 the effect that the police inter
1ered and no decision was given How
ever. n J. NcHale, sporting editor Ct the
youngstown Telegram, In a letter 10 the
writer. says
In reference 10 the Houck-Gaviran con
test viii say that Houck scored a clean
knockout The referee and not the police
stopped the bout, although the former had
10 hurry 10 beat the blue coats TO IT. Even
after stopping IL the referee started the
count and had reached seven when Gavi-
gan's seconds rushed in and took their man
70 his corner II was some time before
Gavigan was really himself Il would be
gross injustice 10 Houck TO deprive him OF
the credit due him on such flimsy excuse
GavlEan was knocked out in the 18th round.
The Cleveland boy put up a splendid fight
as long as he could but he was beaten by
HOuck, and in my opinion GaviEan viii
have TO retire now for good This boy
TO better advantage than when he met
George Chip last winter and gave him an
artistic triR MINING i in y r9 291.
Sammy MurbarEer, manager OF Jack
Dillon. is determined to force his protege
into the limelight and championship the
lIurbarger. as stated recently. was ready
TO post a forfeit Of $500 with the writer
for Dillon TO make 15S pounds at o'clock
against any prominent mlcCleWeigh- for the
title Jack has been matched with Bat
Ting Levinslzy, at St Louis. September ..
and he has a bunch Of other matches in
sight; but the men he wants TO meet most
Of all are Nike Gibbons. Jimmy Clabbv,
Ed McGoorty. JEFF Smith and George Chip.
not forgetting Billy Murray. Of san Fran
cisco.
II any OF these middIeweights think that
Dillon cannot make the weight all they
have to do is TO post forfeit Of $500 here
and force Jack TO show his hand II
Dillon takes care Of himself there are few
in the business who have anything on him.
and there is no reason why he should not
be battling with the others for the worlds
title.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-22
McInnis Leads In Driving In Runs
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Batted In Four Runs In One Contest
BY ERNEsT ]. LANIGAN.

TACK McINSIS. youngest member OF Co
ME NacAs priceless infleld. led the ma
-or leGEuers last month IN driving in
- runs. hammerinE home two dozen tai
lies The only other team leader 20 reach
the 20 mark was sam Crawford Of the IT,
gers The veteran Just got there owen VIII
son setting the pace during august for the
Cardinals in timely hitting drove IN rs
runs and SO did joe Jackson. who showed
the way for the Maps
Wilson did an extremely good days work
when on august is, IN the game Win
six runs. Grover Cleveland Alexander being
the pitcher who suffered
Others Who EXcelied-
The men who excelled for the other teams
in driving counters in last month were
Hooper for the Red SoX- Wheat and Myers
for the Superbas. Cree for the YANKEES,
Fourier for the White SoI. Schmidt for the
Braves. Zimmerman for the Cubs Burns for
the Giants. kouetchy for the Pirates Pratt
for the Browns. Crsvath for the PhIies.
Daniels for the Reds and 1IoelIer and Mitch
Hooper Of the Red sox turned in the big
Eesr afternoons work in driving IN runs
when on August p. he knocked home I've
Crery and Reynolds pitching The greatest
number hit in one game this year IS seven.
Ava Nlllams Of the senators setting Lnls
record on July IN a game against his Old
reaU-buzton- Iris Speaker Chalmers
car winner two years ago. batted I'm six on
April - In a contest with the Athletics and
SO did Sherwood 1IaEee OF the PhilHes on
the first day Of the seasou-April lin
conflict with the Giants.
Baker and Crawford Lead.
When the timely hitting figures were bal
anced al the close Of business on august 81,
they showed J. Franklin Baker Of the Ath-
Ietics and Samuel b Crawford Of the Tigers
iu the van. each eminent svatsmitn having
batteG in 81 runs Heinie Zimmerman. the
Cubs aalest sticker IN the pinches, had then
harred in . tallies. Wheat. eXcellinE for the
Superbas. SO. MaEee. leading for the Phil
lies. SO. and Jack Miller. starring for the
Cardinals. So Jackson. Cieveland's star. had
So 20 his credit. and Collins. the Hitless
Wonders crack. 81 Other team leaders who
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-22

OT LOUIS, NO Sept. 22-H0w good are
@ a 59g T Hh ,s e98's Es 8srs sa's ssa
IL must now De conceded 70 be a strong
outfit. despite the weakness OK the league
Here's a little dope worth considering. be-
fore you rush headlong into wagering the
deeds 20 your family home on the Athletics
Boston has wen 81 games and lost but
FOR two and ons-half months 1t has played
The club has gained $50 points In stand
IL has made the three coutsndinE teams
seem weak. since IL started 70 climb.
The flying Cards at three critical periods.
faced Boston and three times were joited
into submission
over 20 contests. when one run decided the
Row fellow eranks. is that record to be
TIE team has shown everything that a
worlds championship club needs In the last
two months. except the big stick owned b
the Athletics
and when you come right down 70 IT, the
question Of the worlds series dopester must
answer for himself is-
can the Braves fine pitching offset
the Athletics hard hitting
This question Is answered by history, In
a way New York. in two title series sent
the best pitching in either league 20 head
But Wait Tin Next Season
Three St Louis baseball teams are now
in the Inevitable next year conslrucllon
period the Cardinals p5nnant pEospecls
having now faded 20 such remote con
tiugeucy that only the winning or all OF
their remaining games could give the club
@ Iookin
Hencef0rth the St Louis struggle viii be
one for place, and the only thing thar al
ways rings true in the worId-the almighty
dollar
According to their position at the finish
the CARDINALS are TO receive cash bonus
at the end OF the year The amount viii
vary with their position, anywhere between
fifth place and first
No New Men to Try Out
This. ordinarily. would be the time when
the team might be expected TO begin re-
constructing for next season But owing TO
the bonus the Cards won't bother much
with next season. while this years harvest is
still 20 be cleaned
And. in any case. the trying out OF new
men is not going TO Worry HuEgtns- No
new men have been bought and only
couple are expected as a result Of the Sc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-22
BY IOHN z MRAY.

cret draft The chances are that any
changes In the Cardinal makeup viii have
10 be effected this winter. in trades
$4,000 Worth Of Dead Wood
At present Higgins IS carrying about SIS
600 worth OF dead timber that ne can't
use and can't dispose OF because the Esd-
erals might get them and cause the CLUB a
total loss OF the original investment. This
s.5asd's WOOD Includes extra pitchers OUT
feeders and carcners OF only ordinary value
az present, and not yet capable Of breaking
into a regular berth In the ordinary course
minors but this season straight up con-
tracts. or fear Of the Feds, c0mDels owners
The fear OF clogging up the pay roll with
a long list OF Indifferent performers Who
leasuers from grabbing many minor men.
this fall
The JOB Of manager will be a lot easier.
next spring. than formerly, on this &C
count Few new men viii be around 70
hzrass the boss
About New Men
New men don't play such a powerful fig
TO death In fact the National league has
-i-s7~ IN ne oId guard. On the four -6r-
tending teams veterans OF long standing
have been back Of the club successes. be
Evsrs is about ssvea-tenths Of the saston
Brssnahan and Leach have been two VI
tai factors COR qe Cubs
Without Higgins the Cardinals have
And If the Giants had not had Mathew
son this year, they wouldn't be within hail
Ing distance OF first division
The Cardinals really need
A big League s'crtstOp. one OF the Arnold
Hluser type
a 500 oV-ra base El.teI and a crack field
er in the outfeId-
A good uuderstudy infielder. preferably
a second baseuan, TO relieve Hug in smer-
Eency-
A couple OF good pinch hittsrs who can
pinch hit
No draft or purchase could reasonably re
expected TO supply rhis amount OF talent
HuEgils's only nope for next season lies in
developing material he now has-a slim one
or in trading successfully, another f0rlOrn
hope
The present club. seasoned BY a year IN
the fire Of a penuant struggle. should be
much better fighting machine than II L
this year
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-22
Coaches Give Views On Numbering
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Majority In Favor of the Innovation
By FRANK C. SIENKE.

cided 20 number their players for the first
Jew games this season A committee then
viii decide whether the plan is an advau-
tage- Some coaches object 10 the plan.
claiming 10 win mark certain players DO
not agree with this argument "A H
Berndt. University Of Indiana
THE western conference consists Of In
diana. Illinois. Purdue. Chicago, Northwest
ern, Ohio State. Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Iowa..
Il expect 10 have the players on the
Illinois team numbered in all our games
this fall ] tried the plan in the last game
in 1913 and found the spectators were de-
lighted I found no disadvantage resulting
TO the players from the use Of numbers"
William T. Harmon. University OF Illinois.
Advantage to Coach.
Up 10 now. I have not given the matter
much thought. but in view OF the fact that
coaches are barred from the sideiines I
may decide 90 number the players for my
own benefit Alpha Brumage. University
Of Kentucky
EN- all probability we shall number the
Williams players. but shall be governed to a
certain extent by what the other teams do
Frederick j. DAILY. Williams college
Wants Others to Join.
Il personally favor the plan TO number
the players. and we viii do this at Missouri
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-22
TOO LITTLE MONEY IN SIGHT.
IS REASON SMITH BACKED OUT
Found Bout With Ahearn W ould Not Draw More Than
$1,000, Is Report; Clabby Does Not Mind Ring
Fighting, But DOdged European Variety; Dill
lon Hustlng Match es for This Winter.
BY T. s. ANDREWS.

M the tact that the match between
WI Gunboat Smith and Young Ahearn
was called off in London some time
ago, there Is still considerable controversy
as to why Il was called off I an just in
recent Of a letter from Dan McEetrick.
manager OF Ahearu, who is still in London,
stating that Smith would arrive in America
shortly and give his own version OF why he
Ketrick states that Smith departed sud
denly without putting up his forfeit and
making no excuse whatever for his action
Since the arrival Of Smith in New York
he has had little to say regarding the
match aside from the fact that he did not
think he would draw any too well also
received a letter from Ed Dyer my special
correspondent over there, in which he gives
q little different version Of the affair In
q letter received q few days ago, he says
'Guubozt Smith has been rOundly roasted
for running out Of his match with Ahearn.
but think he acted very wisely The bout
would not have drawn over $1,000 and you
know that would not pay Kim for his train
tnE and other expenses. Ahearn IS a won
derfuIly improved boy, but even at that I
70 a man like Smith
CIabBy Missed War Experience.
It developed that Jimmy Clabby. the
Milwaukee middleweight, who is sharing
honors with JEFF Smith for the worlds
championship, came very nearly being
mixed up in the European war that is,
20 the extent Of getting into the war zone
and being tied up during the progress Of
the same
I have Just received word from Snowy
Baker. the Australian promoter. who tells
ne that Clabby had prepared TO sail for
England and was all ready TO get away be-
fore the war broke out The intimation
leads one to believe that Jimmy had started
BY way Of South Australia, but that he
discovered what was going on in Europe
before he got too far away and returned TO
sydney From this it is surmised that the
clever middleweight Will remain in austria
liza a little longer. although offers have
been sent 10 him to return TO the states
and take on a couple Of big matches with
Jack Dillon and Mike Gibbons
Doesn't Care for Guns
It IS a safe bet that Jimmy viii keep
away as far as possible from actual hostiIi-
ties where the guns are being used He
does not mind doing his fighting in the
ring. but for the other part Of it, Jimmy