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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28

Paul Walker. Mrs. James S. Hayes.
Mrs. Warrick Updegraff, Mrs. Edwin
Campbell, Miss Grace KoOntz, Miss
Marguerite Koontz, Miss Marian Wear,
Emahizer, Miss Elizabeth Mills and
Miss Isabel Mills. Two little girls,
Babbie Gault and Jean Koontz. helped
in the dining room. Mrs. Hayes and
Mrs. Updegraff sat at the table in the
dining room.- Mrs Updegraff wore
and girdle of gold chiffon. Mrs. Hayes
gown was white. with jacket and tunic
Of embroidery in shades Of green. gold
and blue. Mrs. Walker wore a gown
Of ivory white satin, made with
straight basque with a long overskirt
collar, open at the throat, and worn
with a stand Of black beads. Miss
Emahizer's gown was pink crepe, with
white collar and pink girdle. Mrs.
Campbell wore white crepe meteor
trimmed with silk lace. with a long
train Of lace. Miss Bonebrake wore
a charming gown of taffeta and net.
The skirt was of taffeta in a fine green
and white stripe, and the bodice Of
white net and lace was finished with
costume was worn by Miss Esther
Clark, whose dress was black satin.
made with basque and tunic, COM
bined with striped black and white
satin in the bodice. Her hat was black
velvet. Mrs. Don Mulvane wore a
jacket suit of dull blue satin.
Miss Hite's marriage to Mr.. Grady
Montgomery will take place October
10. and the party Saturday is probably
the last affair at which the bride-to- be
will entertain a large company of her
friends before her wedding.
The blouse in the drawing is of
white wolfe with bosom of sheer white
lace closed with tiny little crystal but
tons. The collar of this blouse Is it's
distinctive feature. This is the collar
made famous by Sara Bernhard; at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28

least this collar when worn closed is
modelled after the one made famous
by the Divine Sara. In the drawing
this is shown open in low ''V'' when
it assumes the popular fansh-pe, but
closed it fits snugly about the neck in
a high band. the fine pleating of white
organdy standing high about the head
and face.
The Pi Beta Phi sorority of the State
university, Lawrence, announce the
following pledges: Miss Jean Lindsay
Margaret Fitch and Miss Matilda
Smithmeyer. Lawrence; Miss Gibbs
and Miss Gertrude Speck, Kansas City,
Mo-; Miss Lillian Caylor, Boulder,
Colo; Miss Grace Graham, Hiawatha;
and Miss Margretta Stevenson, Leav-
worth.
The Nautilus club will begin it's years
work Tuesday. October 6. The first
meeting will be a social afternoon at
the home of Mrs. William Quail Re-
sponses to roll call will be Books read
during the summer" Mrs. c. H. Ler-
rigo will speak from the subject
cussion will be conducted by Mrs. G.
w. Warner and Miss E. w. Wallace.
The officers of the Nautilus club this
year are: Mrs. w. A Harshbarger.
president; Mrs. ]. r. Sargent. vice
president: Mrs. Quail, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. T. s. Lyon, corresponding
secretary, and Mrs. e. b. Cowgirl.
treasurer.
The daily organ recital at the pipe
organ by Professor d. H. Seymour. will
be given Tuesday during the noon hour,
II to o'clock The program will be as
follows:
Chant Triumphal Harry b. Gaul
Cantilene Pastorale .......H. N. HiGgs
La Sprenza. Rossini
Bridal Chorus .Guilniant
Reverie ....................F lagler
COTtle IN. stern
Mrs. L. d. Whittemore entertained a
few friends Saturday for Miss Ruth
Engalls, who left Sunday for New Or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28

Cards have been received IN Iopeka
from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph william
Mauck, of Hillsdaie, Mlcno announots
the marriage of their daughter, katn
crime Joy, to the Rev. Mr.. Cary Waiker
HAYES, which was solemnized Thurday'
September 10. in Hillsdale
The news carries with II mucn N
terest for Topeka people, as the bride
groom formerly lived in Topeka. he
is the son of DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Hayes
whose residence was in this city a
number of years, when DR.. Hayes was
pastor Of the First Congressional
church. From Topeka the family
went to Chicago, and DR.. Hayes was
in charge of the California Avenue
church. The family has lately moved
to Boston, Mass. Mr.. Cary Hayes was
g. student in Washburn colege' anu
afterward took his theological course
in an eastern school near New York.
He has been doing mission work IN
the city of New York. and has lately
accepted an offer to become pastor
of a church in Creskill. New Jersey.
wealthy family The Hayes and the
Mauck families have been friends Tor
many years, since DR.. Hayes had
charge of a church in Hillsdale, and
the Mauck family were his parish
toner's.
The Rev. Mr.. Hayes and Mrs Hayes
will be at home after October 1, in
Creskill. New Jersey.
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Thus far the younger society people
are leading in the seasons gayety. The
students have already given a number
of parties and have announced others
to follow soon, and two OF the AFTER
noon affairs of importance have been
given by young women.
Miss Rose Hite was hostess Saturday
afternoon, extending her hospitality to
a large number OF the girls and young
matrons of the fashionable set, at her
home, 1915 Topeka avenue. The
rooms were attractive in decoration
of ferns and roses The awnings on
the veranda we're lowered, giving the
porch an air OF seclusion. 1t was fur
nished with rugs and chairs and
adorned with vases Of roses. Pink
and white roses were in the hall and
parlors In the dining room. the side
board was decorated with roses and
ferns, and a row of ferns were placed
along the platerail. In the center of
the table was a japanese mat on which
individual vases of pink and white
roses stood in low crystal basin
which was tied with wide pink satin
ribbon.
The piano in the receiving room was
banked with palms. and music for the
afternoon was furnished by Halls
orchestra.
The guests were admitted by Kath-
crime Cushing, who wore a white frock
with pink sash and hair ribbons.
Miss Hite, who is singularly striking
in appearance, wore a handsome gown
Of crimson satin and white shadow
lace. The bodice and sleeves were
made of the lace, and deep flounces
of the lace were used on the skirt. The
costume was finished by corsage
bouquet Of lilies Of the valley and
fern.
The assisting friends included: Mrs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28
President Wants Marine Bill Passed

President Wants Marine Bill Passed.
Washington, Sept. 2S.-Whether the
Dill for a government owned marine
snail be passed at this session of con-
gress or abandoned will be determined
at the White House conference today
and meeting of house Democrats to-
night. President Wilson said he had
not changed his opinion of the neces-
sity for such a bill and indicated he
sage. Facts presented in the confer
ence, he said, however, might change
his views. There is some opposition in
congress.
The president said an adjournment
OF congress in October was likely but
he added he was not a very good
prophet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28
Fine Cotton Felt Mattresses

4O-fb weight. Excellent cotton felt of elias
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uneven. Good grade art ticking. French roll
edge Full or Y bed Sizes $685.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28
Vernis Martin Beds

VerniS Martin Beds
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-28

SPECIAL
Shells Bedspreads, a
special lot of our fine
spreads which have been
kept unwrapped on the
shelves for samples and are
somewhat soiled on the
edges. Now priced at ex-
IRENE reductions to quick
selling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

Red Cross Christmas seals are to be
sold this year on every warship of
Uncle Sans navy. at every army post
or garrison in the United States and
its possessions and in every post Office
in the entire country. Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson and Secretary McAdoo of
The Treasury Department have already
sanctioned the sale of the seals in all
post office buildings. whether owned or
rented for government use. The per-
mission of the Postmaster General and
the Secretary of the Treasury has al
ready been obtained for the sale of the
seals on the war craft of the nation
and at the army posts. and the permits
sion of Secretary Daniels of the Navy
and Secretary Garrison of the War De-
partment has been promised.
Activity at local headquarters for the
sale of the little anti-tuberculosis stick
erS is increasing, and each incoming
mail brings numerous orders for the
Seals. At headquarters it was stated
today that the interest of Washing
tonians, well as the people of the
entire country, in the numerous Euro
i'ean war relief movements was not ex-
pected to interfere in the least with the
sale OF the Christmas seals or to dimin-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
ACCIDENT CAUSES DEATH
OF MRS. MABEL BENSON
Wife of Advertising Agency Mana
ger, Atlantic City, Suffers Fatal
Fall in Bermuda.

Word has been received here of an
accident in Bermuda, recently. which
resulted in the death of Mrs. Mabel
Benson, wife of John Benson, man
ager of the Dorland Advertising
Agency at Atlantic City. n. J. Mrs.
Benson was unusually popular among
a large circle of friends in this city,
she having been a frequent visitor at
the home of the late J. Whit. Heron
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson had been away
for six weeks on trip that embraced
the Canal Zone, the West Indies. and,
finally, Bermuda. They had planned
to reach home for Thanksgiving day
but, owing to a change in the sailing
schedule of the steamer. remained in
Hamilton, amending the plan for re-
turning so as to arrive Tuesday OF
last week.
Mrs. Benson started out alone for a
bicycle ride. She had not proceeded
far when she fell. Two men who wit
messed the occurrence ran to her
assistance. With their aid she
explained to them that the wind blew
Off her hat, and that in reaching for
it she lost her balance.
TWO or three bruises showed near
Mrs. Benson's right temple. Her hus-
band and physician were summoned
without delay. In short time the pa
tient was deIirious. and then lapsed
into Inconsistencies, dying the even
ing of the same day.
MI Benson accompanied the body
home. The funeral was held last
Wednesday in Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

day. attempting to attend to volume
Of business at the office of the deputy
collector, 624 street northwest. that
would have taxed the best endeavors
of a force twice as large.
When the Office opened this morning
a crowd Of would-be payers OF the new
war revenue taxes was waiting, the
throng being kept in line by several
policemen. Within two minutes after
the doors opened the Office was jam
med with persons in a hurry to buy
their war tax stamps. and this condi-
ton of congestion prevailed during the
entire day.
Many of those seeking to pay the
new taxes were unaware of the fact
that Commissioner Osborne had sent
out general orders to the effect that
persons who had made efforts to pay
the taxes December I, but who were
unable to do so because of shortage
of assistance at the various collection
offices, were not to be penalized for
their failure. When Informed that they
would not be required to pay a penalty
they breathed signs of relief
The internal revenue bureau last
night made public a ruling that certif-
Gates issued by officers of a state in
the interest of the state are not sub
ject to the tax. Certificates issued by
an officer of the government at the re-
quest of private persons. solely for
private use, are to be stamped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Harry Lauder, December II.

Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian
Will make his appearance at the Belasco
Iheater Friday afternoon, December IL
Tor a single matinee. under the direc-
ton of William Morris, who has man.
aged all of the great comedians Amer
lean tours. This will be LADDERS sew
enth visit to this country This year
ne comes on his first trip around the
world
Appearing in Mr.. LADDERS COMPANY
are number of noted artists, includ-
ing Alfred Lateil and Elsa Vokes. in
"A Dog of Fantasy; Irene Bercseny. a
hungarian gypsy cymbalist; Albert
Donnelley. the silent humorist; Emo
Rapee. a noted Hungarian pianist: Mar
tlnettf and Sylvester, and Jed and Ethel
Dooley
LADDERS song repertoire will be Sc
lected from the following: ITS Nice
to Get Up in the Mornin', But Nicer to
Lie in Bed; TIA. Ia. My Bonnie Mag
gle Darlin' 1.-The Sodger" ITS Nice
When You Love a Wee Lassie," Same
AS His Father Did Before Him." "I'm
the Safest O the Family" 'Roamin' in
the Gloamin'." She's the Lass for
Me-" "A Wee Deoch-an-Doris," 4 Love
a Lassie." She's Ma Daisy" and .The
Kitty Lads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Ostrander Lecture Sunday.

Harry c. Ostrander will give the
fourth of his series of illustrated travel
talks at the Belasco Theater next Sun
day evening. "Mohammedan Lands in
the Near East will be the subject, and
IN the course Of his talks Mr. Os-
trander will take his audience to the
out-of -the-way corners of such places
as Constantinople. Scutari, Belgrade,
Smyrna, the Lebanon mountains Da
mascus, Jerusalem, Cairo. etc. Several
thrilling adventures of the lecturer will
be related. among them the time when
after midnight, he lost his way in the
black alleys of Old STEAMBOAT and near
~ ended his career at the hands of
MOhammedan dervishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Frank Speaight's Lecture.

The Belasco took on the atmosnbera
of Dickens land yesterday afternoon
when Frank Speaight, in his recital of
Nicholas Nickleby,' embodied into so
many human men and women the fic-
uon-characters created by the English
writer pen. Apparently the same au-
dlence that attended each recital of his
former visit was present to welcome Mr..
Speaisht. and to follow with obviously
intimate knowledge of the novel every
ngnt ana shade of temperament with
which he visioned the people concerned
in its plot.
The eight chapters into which the re-
citai was condensed carried every factor
necessary to the telling of the story and
were given with a spontaneousness when
set the speakers work entirely apart
from, and above, the usual 'rea aiding"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Film Features.
Crandall's.

Four big feature photoplays will be
shown at Crandalls Theater next week.
Sunday Lubin photodrama, THE Spy's
Fate" by w. K. Lippert, and staged by
Joseph w. Smiley; Monday and Tues
day. colonial production, The Seats
of the Mighty" by Sir Gilbert Parker,
with Lionel Barrymore in the title role,
assisted by Millicent Evans, Glen White.
Lois Meredith, Grace Leigh, Marjorie
and Thomas jefferson. Thursday and
Friday, Gerald Royston in Little Lord
Fauntleroy,' five-part perturbation
of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's
story of childhood. and Friday and Sat
urday, "Life's Shop Window" The
Bartola Orchestra gives recitals at all
performances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Fuller Sisters, December 10.

The folk songs of the British isles
rendered with all the simplicity and
charm of early Victorian days, are an
nounced as the attraction at the Be
lasco Theater Thursday afternoon. De-
cember 10. when the Fuller sisters, in
terpreters of the peasant songs Of old
England. will give a costume recital
The Fullers are unique in their field
for they accomplish an extremely diff
ticult feat in the most natural way
imaginable. They have raised accent
and rhyme to a science. and every word
they sing is made to tell. and. against
the notes of the harp with which they
accompany themselves, counts for its
full emotional value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Al Reeves Show.

Al Reeves, with his beauty show" at
the Gayety Theater next week, prom
ises to show its patrons just what is
meant by ''the newer burlesque'
Reeves principal assistants in the fun
making are WILDER Dobbs and Sammie
Wright, character impersonators, who
were formerly stars of their own Or
CARNATIONS. Fred Collins also comes
with record In the feminine contin
gent Margie Austin, Mabel Blake, Helen
Western and TriXie Ayers are featured
Louie Rice. q dancer with a speciality
will be seen. and also the usual chorus
An original ragtime farce entitled
''Nicklebouser's Reception" and mu-
steal burletta entitled "Conology" will
be the offerings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Burton Holmes ireland

ireland" will be the subject of Bur-
ton Holmes travelogue at the Column
bia Theater Sunday evening, to be re-
peated Monday afternoon at 4:3O
O'Clock. That romantic division of the
British Empire. from which come SO
MANY of Uncle Sans most loyal citi-
zens and energetic officials. has been
called poor, but Mr. Holmes undertakes
to prove that she is rich in many
things that richer countries lack, es--
pecially so in beauty, courtesy and
kindliness Mr.. Holmes visited the
Emerald Island last summer, review
ing many of it's noted beauty spots. He
arrived there at the time of the Ulster
crisis and left during the mobilization
for the European war. The portrayal
of these is promised in motion pic
lures and handsomely colored views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
"The Lily"

The New Poll Players will be seen
next week in one of David Belasco's
dramatic successes, 1.-The Lily in
which Nance O'Neill, Julia Dean, Flor
ence Nash and Bruce McRae won signal
distinction. 1t had it's first performance
on any American stage in this city,
after which it went direct TO New York,
where 1t scored a tremendous success.
The play. which is from the French.
tells the story of Christianne, the
younger daughter of a French noble
man who has lost his fortune at the
gaming table. His selfishness has de-
stroyed the happiness of his older
daughter. At the beginning of the play
he is about to exact a similar sacrifice
from his younger daughter, but the
older sister comes to the rescue, and
in the end Christianne has the prospect
OF happy home with the man she
loves. The story is told in a series of
dramatic situations with opportunities
Tor exceptional character portrayals.
The Lily" will be mounted elabo-
rately, with care rs to detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
my Lady's Dress"

my Lady's Dress" Edward Knob
LAUGHS novel play which Joseph
Brooks is bringing here direct from
William A. Brady's Playhouse. New
York, will be the attraction at the New
National Theater next week.
In this, his newest effort. Mr.. Knob
LAUGH has lived up to his reputation OF
originality, and has even gone step
further. The three acts and nine
scenes In MY Lady's Dress" provide
an unusual entertainment.
Headed by Mary Boland and Leon
Quartermain. the cast that will be seen
here is the same that delighted New
York with its work. The offering is
said to be one Of the real dramatic
treats of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
David Bispham's Recital.

David Bispham will introduce nov
ell speciality in the all-English pro-
gram at his recital at the Columbia
Theater Friday, December IL. at 4:3O
O'clock 1t is Longfellow's king Rob-
ert of Sicily" recited to music COM
posed by Rosseter G. Cole. The re-
mainder of the program will be a COM
bination of classic. operate and mod
ern compositions of the greatest COM
posers of the periods represented. Mr..
Bispham Is recognized as one of
Americas great singers, the richness
of whose voice is remarkable and it's
freshness unimpaired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Mantell's Hamlet.

Robert b. MantelTs presenta ton of
Hamlet" at the Belasco Theater last
evening furnished an additional fea-
ture in the portrayal of Ophelia by
Miss Genevieve Hamper. the new lead
ing woman of Mr.. Mantells company.
Mr.. MantelTs Hamlet is a creation
purely his own, realistically natural
and far removed from tradition, yet
withal deeply interesting to students
or Shakespeare. Miss Hampers Ophelia
is one of intelligent study and per
sonal charm. Mr.. Fritz Lieber's Laertes
possessed vocal intensity characteris-
tic OF his performance of Monday even
ing, but in other respects was ade-
quate. Good support was furnished by
the remainder of the company.
Romeo and Juliet is the bill for
this afternoon and Louis XT' for to-
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Nine. Louise Homer. FRIDAY.

Nine Louise Homer, the great con.
tralto of the Metropolitan Grand Opera
New York, will be heard in recital Fri
day afternoon, at $50 o'clock, in the
New National Theater. Nine Homer
is considered one of the greatest lyric
artists of the world. and her program
Will include Die Ehre Gottes," Bee
thoven; "Erlkonig," Schubert; "Er lists,
Schumann; 20 Wusst Ich Doch Den
Veg Zuruck. der Schmied," Brahms
Long Ago" Babylon the Great, >
Sing to Me; Sing" Battle of Blen
HEINZ" by Sidney Homer; aria from
Jeanne dare" Tschaikowsky, and
other selections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Houdini Proves Victorious.

Houdini vanquished the confident and
aggressive expert packers and shippers
from S. kann, Sons & Co.'S shipping
department at the b. F. Keith Theater
last evening. 1t took him a little more
than four minutes to escape from the
packing box they had made with ex-
treme care and nailed securely,
binding 1t all around with thick
cord Houdini has now been chal-
leneed to escape from a packing case
built on the stage in full view of the
audience. thus disposing of any posi-
bility Of collision. This afternoon he
will be tied in a sailors sea mutiny