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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-11-05
Gentleman? What gentleman"
sNGt, LII,


Mister Rankin"
Rankin" cried Broadway with .
ray of hope. Send the gentleman
right in. and tell the lady to wait"
Sam went away with these instruc-
tions.
Mrs Gerard! Where did she come
from! How did she know was here!"
said the unhappy youth.
Rankin came In respectfully. cat
footed. gravely beaming. the ideal but
Ter. Mrs. Gerard's here. sir"
Il know" said Broadway hopelessly.
Where did she come from?"
she didn't say. Got to the hotel
about five minutes ago. and demanded
to be shown to you. l couldn't help
it. SIR
What am l going to DO? We've got
to get her away from here! We've got
to get her out of town."
I'll get rid Of her some way" Wal
lace offered comfortingly. Go on;
take it on the run"
You bet l will" said Jackson, and.
without more ado. grasped his cane
and hat and sprinted for the factory
exit. He almost collided at the door
with Josie. who was entering Just then
with papers from an outer file.
Why. where are you going. Mr..
Jones?"
ANY place. Where are you going?"
I'm going to dinner"
He grabbed her arm, to her amaze
ment Come on: I'll 90 with you.
Let's 60 out this way. love to walk
-er-through the works."
All right" said Wallace to the fat
boy as soon as they were out of sight,
show the lady in"
Shall I 20. sir?" inquired Rankin.
Stay where you are"
Mrs. Gerard came In most hurried
ly. Indeed, her gait was almost that
of an elderly lady wonderfully well
preserved. who was very. very anxious
about something which she valued
highly and was willing to run hard to
catch.
why. Mrs. Gerard" said Wallace
heartily. What are you doing here!
All, know! You're looking for Jack
son. Too bad! He's started for the
station. He's going to make that elev-
en-forty for New York. l think you
can catch him II you hurry"
She had scarcely Strengthened from
the stoop which had been impaired by
her hurry as she entered. Now she
much intensified it. and without q
word dashed out.
But you'll have to run all the way" !"
cried Wallace after her.
Then he turned hurriedly to Rankin
Listen! You follow her to the depot
and get her on that train IL you have
to bind and gag her! Don't leave hel
until you see her safely landed in New
York. You understand"
YES. SIR"
well, go on"
As he turned back from intent OBJ
servation of the man-servant's depar
ture, the noise of a new outburst oi
cheering reached him from the works
coming through the door the Judge hat
opened as he entered.
What, again? What are they cheer
ing about now"
broadway" said the Judge, sis max
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-11-05
Ie<kI A-,<..<A-.
First Picture Of Bow,

The bow is first depicted on Egyp-
tian monuments about 1000 B. C. Its
form then did not differ greatly from
that in use among bows at the pres
ent day. 1t was used in European war
fare as late as 1910, and was deemed
quite as effective as the arouebus then
employed.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-11-05

olive oil. Another way
II to cook them with .
. piece of salt pork or
bacon. or season with
grated cheese. chopped
parsley or chives.
Goldfish Fritters.-raks
a cupful of shredded
Goldfish which has been
simmered fifteen min
utes, cooled and drained.
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This 10 the Joass house. isst NJ.
Yes"
That's Mr.. Wallacs playing ~
piano. isn't it!''
yes he's shown He
makes-ms-tired.-
"Win you kindly tell him there's .
gentleman here who'd like to see him..
"Tell-him-yourse I-aint-goin'
-in-there. They-made-a-fool-o'
-me-once tonight-already!"
His voice rose and his mother
heard him through the open window.
Sammy. come hers!"
He went reluctantly.
Haven't you got any better man.
nsrs than to 60 without saying good
night. even II you are too ill-tempered
to remain all the evening""
-feelin's-are-hurt."
Just for this you won't get any
money to 60 to the circus this year.
well - IL - It - amt - any -
better - than - 1t - was - last -
year Il don't - care - darn.
I'm - gettin' - tired - of - bein' -
bossed - around. l. bet - Edison
- the - inventor - didn't - let -
people boss - him around -
when - he - was s-a-boy! I'm
goin' - to - take - my - banjo -
and live - In - New - Haven't"
Sammy"
The Judge had heard and now Joined
his wife at the window. What's the
matter. mom!"
oh. you've spoiled that boy! What
he needs is q good spanking"
The Judge was not impressed. Sam
my often got on his mothers nerves.
He rarely did on his. He smiled.
Smiling. he saw the waiting gentle
man in motor car and goggles.
Who's the stranger"
Il don't know"
But with the country woman's good
natured curiosity she left her place by
the open window and went out to the
porch.
Il beg pardon" said the traveller. Il
should like to speak to Mr.. Wallace. II
you don't mind telling him.
Wont you come in?"
Thank you; Ill wait here"
Shall give any name, sir?''
Just say to him that his father 10
here"
The Judge and his good wife were ta-
ken much aback. So this was the
great Wallace. the richest and most
powerful advertising man in New York
city. perhaps in the United States!
"Oh, certainly. SIR" said Mrs. Spots
wood and vanished within doors
while the Judge advanced genially.
Have l the honor Of addressing Mr..
Grover Wallace?'
Il am Grover Wallace"
I'm mighty pleased to meet you. sir
My name 10 Spotswood-Judge Spots
wood"
PLEASED, I'm sure"
your son has told me all about you.
You have . very dne boy. Mr.. Wallace
smart as a steel trap. I've taken a
great liking to him. Mr.. Jones has
Just opened up the old house tonight.
and We all came over to supper-or
dinner, as he calls it." The Judge
smiled tolerantly. Perhaps you'd bet
ter come inside"
No; I'll wait out here"
Hello. gov'nor!" Bob cried heartily
or tried to exclaim heartily; he was
more than little worried as he sprang
through the door, across the porch and
down the steps. We'll, you have
handed me . surprised"
His father answered coldly. You've
handed me a surprise, also"
why, what's the matter?" Bob
knew perfectly: but 1t is always best
to let your adversary state his griev.
ance before you try to answer him. He
may forget \ point or two in his ex-
citement.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
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CHAPTER XIII.

It was not until the excitement was
all over at the factory. until the cheer
ing had died down and the whole place
had begun to buzz with industry for
the long afternoon Of happier laboe
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CHAPTER xIl.-contInusd.


why, it's the biggest cinch in the
world" said Wallace. "If this plant
showed the profit they say 1t did. last
year. I'll bet you that"
He was interrupted by the ringing
Of the telephone.
I'll answer it." said he.
You want to do everything. don't
your" said Broadway peevishly.
1t was the long. distance call for which
Wallace had some time before left or
ders. He gave . hurried, warning
glance at all Of them as soon ~ he
had heard the voice which came to
him along the wire.
Hello. guv'nor." he replied. Hello!
Hello! Yes; called you up.
rm up here in Connecticut. E.
Oh. no, strictly business. Say, guv-nor.
I can get a big contract from the
Jones' Pepsin people. They're going
in heavy. l hear. can close this deal
right away. What do you think!
New owner takes possession
today. They must be all right. I
looked them up. Well, will
you let me use my own judgment
about that? think I'll make q splen-
did deal. Say. guv-nor. will
you send me wire authorizing me to
sign this contract? Thanks.
won't be back until tomor-
row. Good contract? .
Thanks. No; l won't be back
untfl tomorrow. Good-by."
He hung up the receiver and turned
back to jackson. That youth looked
at him in somewhat helpless curiosity.
What are you going to do?"
I'm going to show Pembroke we're
not blufiing. I'm going back tomor-
row. and. as starter. I'm going to bill
New York till you can't see the city
through the advertisements OF Jones
Pepsin Gum"
from?" said Jackson obviously. What
are you going to do? Ruin me?"
I'll draw the contract" Wallace an.
swered. I'll give you year to pay
for 1t. You'll be the best advertised
article in America month from
now"
But, great Scott! can't afford to
take chance like that! don't know
anything about this chewing-gum bust
ness"
Say" said Wallace in derision will
you give me all you make over mil
lion in the next two years IL gh,e
you the advertising free?"
I0vor vpi1J;opo cb,ul5
will"
Wallace became serious and ther
broke into smiles. Shake hands with
your partner then. This will be the
quickest, softest and first importan
money l ever made"
DO you mean it?"
You bet l mean it."
Are you sure you mean it,"
You bet I'm sure"
Bob" said Broadway with real feel
ing. this is the happest moment o
my life!"
At that instant Sam came in. Mis-
sis GERHARD to see - Mister
Jones!" he cried.
Thus Broadway's happiest momen
came to a sudden. tragic end. In tn
mad whirl Of recent hours he had fol
gotten Mrs. Gerard-his little ray Q
sunshine. sweetheart, dearie!
With q quick glance at Josie he ..
most collapsed.
Tell her to walt" said Wallace. tn
quick-witted.
-The-gentleman-wants-to- .
-you-nrst." said Sam
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bleached ot4Ik
The dry Leaves .
are good for ia
voring soups and
sauces. although 1t
il to be found in
the market in the
fresh state almost
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Think not % much of what thou
hast not, a. of what thou hast: but Of
the things which thou hast, select the
best, and then reflect how eagerly
they would have been sought X thou
had'st them not.
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One Proof Of Friendshlp,
THE skunk" says a scientist, "is
one Of mans best friends" He Ger.
tainly has . tendency to make picnics
nnnnnulAr.
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INVITING CELERY oIsHEa

Celery belongs to the parsley fam
lily and is largely cultivated for its
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-11-05
INVITING DISHES.

String beans are delicious cooked
slowly with q few tablespoonfuls Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31

Mrs. Thomas Ryan will arrive in
Topeka Tuesday and will be the guest
of her sister, Mrs. James L. King. for
q few days, while her apartment at
the Virginia Is being arranged for oc-
cupancy. Mrs. Ryan will remain in
Topeka the coming winter.
. = =
Miss Azure Hyatt will entertain at
thimbles this afternoon for her guest.
Miss Irving of Wakefield. Her guests
Will be the following: Miss Katherine
Stanley. Miss Mildred Here, Miss Isa-
belle Dickinson. Miss Helen -Kobrach
Of Sedalia. Mo-, Miss Lois Segar and
Miss Irving.
. = =
Miss Mildred Morton will be hostess
to her sewing club Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. A. A. GODDARD entertained four
teen guests at dinner, Saturday even
ing at the Country club.
. -
The daintiest little piece of neck
wear Imaginable is shown in the
sketch today. 1t is made Of white
organdy folded and pleated and I'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
AUGUST WAS HOT.
Month of Wind and Sun in Kansas Is
Report.

This month has been abnormally
hot, windy, dry and sunny according
to the summary that will be issued
Tuesday by the local office OF the
weather bureau
The summary reads:
August weather was unusually
this year and the 81 day period from
the first of July to the 26th of August
had the most de ficient rainfall on rec
ord for this time of the year.
August this year averaged de-
grees cooler than August a year ago.
but was 2 degrees warmer than the
normal and is the sixth consecutive
month Mt Topeka with abnormally
warm weather, and five OF these
months have heen deficient in pre-
cipitation.
This makes the summer of 1914 the
fourth hottest on record and the COM
bined rainfall cf July and August this
year the third most deficient Topeka
has experienced in % years.
The average temperature OF August
just passed was Is degrees. which Is
the tenth highest August mean in 20
years. The highest temperature was
98 degrees on the 7th; the lowest, 50
degrees on the 28th. With four excep-
lions there were none days this month
with the temperature 80 degrees or
higher than in any other August, and
there have beeE but three Auguste
when there was not q lower tempera-
ture on some day than the lowest of
this month.
The total rainfall OF the month was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
MOTORS IN SHAWNEE.
State Records Show 1857 Owned in
This County.

One auto for every fifty persons is
the record now held by the eastern
part of Kansas. Heretofore there
have been few autos owned in the east
ern third of the state compared with
the number in the western counties.
In Kingman, Jewell, Pawnee, Harper,
Mitchell and Reno counties there is
an auto for every five families. or one
to every twenty-five in population.
However, the number Of autos in
the eastern part of the state has be-
gun to increase rapidly during the last
few weeks. according to records in
the office of Charles Sessions. secre-
tary of state.
In Shawnee county there are 1867
autos. The total number for the state
is Al ,442. The largest number of cars
owned in one county is in Sedgwick,
where there are 1888 autos. The to-
tai number of motorcycles in the state
is 6.375. The records show an in
crease of 1000 cars over the number
in the state last year.
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HIS SHOT DEADLY
Policeman Killed q Mexican In
the Bottoms"
Free for An Ended Fatally to
Consuel0. Hildez.

Consuelo Hildez, a Mexican, was
shot and italy wounded last night as
a result of a shooting ARRAY with an
other Mexican and Oflicers Cook and
Garrett of the police department.
Bildez and a Mexican, whose name he
refused to give and the police were
unable to discover, were said to be
quarreling over the love of a signorita-
Their arguments grew warm and the
firing began. The excitement took
place in front of Arnie Mitchells
place, 400 East Crane street.
The two Mexicans began firing at
each other and the two officers. hear
ing the shots, rushed to the scene. AS
Cook, in the lead. approached. a bull
let from Bildez's revolver whizzed past
his head. Garrett had the same ex-
perience and both officers opened fire.
One bullet struck the Mexican in the
shoulder and the second in the side.
He was taken to Stormont hospital.
and died this morning.
The police spent much of the night
and all morning today in looking for
the other Mexican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
HE LOVED The GIRL.
But That Didn't Suffice-Marriag'
License Refused.

II want a license for my boy to get
married." announced a colored man
who entered the probate court this
morning and addressed Mrs. Mary
Chaplin. who is dischargtng the duties
of probate Judge in tho absence of
Judge Hugh .MacFarland.
How old is he?" Inquired Mrs.
Chaplin.
He's Is years old and" commenced
the man, but Mrs. Chaplin interrupted.
He can't get a license here IL hes
only Is" declared she firmly. Hell
have to wait until he il. old enough to
be married. u
But he loves the girLs.. protested the
disappointed father.
That helps some. of course" adj
mitted the obdurate Judge protein.
but they can't live on love and no boy
Of Is Is old enough In the opinion Of
this court to take on the responsible
ties of married life 1 can't issue you
license
Il didn't think to ask who the girl
was. or how DID," admitted she. later.
Perhaps she was old enough to Shout
der the burden
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
To Look Young Quickly
For Special Occasion

How often have you fused and puttered
with your face on the eve Of some import
ant social event when you wanted to look
your prettieSt, and try what you would
you just couldn't get the desired result!
Next time your face becomes unruly, ex-
hibiting careworn and saggy appear
ance, and criscrossed with fine lines,
form IT into one Of youthful freshness.
Just get an ounce Of powdered saxolite
at your druggists. mix this with about a
face in the solution for two or three min
utes. Immediately after you feel firm
ing up OF the skin and underlying tissue.
which naturally irons out the little
wrinkles worry marks and flabbiness.
The contour and general appearance Of
your face are 30 improved you will be
glead you heard of this simple and harm
less method.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
WANT EAST SIDE PARK
Women Bring Petition Before City
Commission Today.

Four members of the East Side w.
C. T. u. appeared before the city COM
mission today and presented petitions
bearing nearly four hundred signatures
asking the city to establish a city park
in the east portion of the city. This
part Of the city has been neglected In
the matter OF parks.
The women before the commission
suggested that the triangular tract be-
tween Lake and Lawrence streets and
Eighth and Tenth streets would be
suitable for park purposes and of little
value for anything else.
The petition was referred to Com
missioner Porter and C. w. Ralston.
city attorney.
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TO BOOST THE FAIR.
Shawnee Farmers Plan to Make Elk.
hibits tho Greatest Ever.

At a meeting held at the Commercial
club parlors Saturday evening, members
of the Shawnee County Farmers insti-
tute and Alfalfa Growers association
completed arrangements for boosting
this years state fair at Topeka by
making the agriculture and horticul-
ture display one of the largest ever
held.
Col. J. F. True is president of the as
sociation. The entire session was de-
voted to making plans for the exhibits
6: the big fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
new DIRECTORIES OUT
Bell Telephone Company Sends Out
10000 New Books.

Nearly ten thousand new Bell tele-
phone directories were delivered to-
day in and around Topeka.
The directory included the names Of
$500 subscribers, an increase over the
number in the last directory.
A. j. Mackey, manager, said today:
1T doesn't look as though Topeka had
lost In population; in fact, indications
are the other way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31


Miss Elinor Neal. entertained Sat,
urday afternoon in a delightfully."- novel
manner. The affair was in honor OF
several Topeka girls who will leave
soon to teach school in various towns.
and was rightly termed School
ma'am party" The entertainment took
the form of a mock teachers institute.
The invited guests were the following:
Mrs. Ruth Blair, Mrs. John Harrington,
Mrs. Geo. Platt, jr., Mrs. Robert King
man, Miss Marian Kenney, Miss Mona
Thomas. Miss Helen Stephenson. Miss
Floy Weatherby, Miss Grace Gaines.
Miss Grace Beattie, Miss Eda Beattie.
Miss Ruth Bauer, Miss Rebecca Welty,
Miss Hermione Van Lear, Miss Alice
Higgins, Miss Gladys Cav. Miss Helen
Tillotson. Miss Florence Langstaff.
Miss Mabel Marsh. Miss Mildred
Marsh, Miss Olive White. Miss Verna
Worley, Miss Margaret Vest. Miss
Margaret Russell, Miss Mabel Coe.
Miss Louise Culver, Miss Mildred Lew
is, Miss Vera Campbell. Miss Ruth
Leonard. Miss Florence Warner and
Miss Leila James.
Miss Corrinne Coston will entertain
her sewing club on Wednesday of this
week. The members of the club are:
Mrs. Russell Frost, Mrs. Jack Camp
bell, Mrs. Harry Wolff, Mrs. Frank
Southwick, Miss Louise McGoff, Miss
Miss Una Lyle. Miss June Mitchell,
Miss Helen Mitchell, Miss Laura
Southwick and Miss Coston. The
guests will be: Mrs Wallace Crutcher
and Mrs. Frank Thesis.
z + =
Mrs. W. A. Harshbarger gave q
pupils recital Saturday afternoon at
She was assisted by Miss Gwen God
dard. Following is the list of pupils
who performed Miss Alma Mats,
Miss Esther Reptile, Miss Miriam Van
Horn, Miss Lois Romig, Miss Florence
Peterson, Miss Martha Whittemore,
Miss Helen Whitaker, Miss Marian
Squire, Miss Ruth He'll, Miss Ruth
whitaker. Miss Grace Ellington. Miss
Margaret Whittemore. Miss Jennie
Harshbarger, Miss Pauline Sanders.
Miss Anna Crane, Miss Ruth BushOn8.
Miss Anna Weightman, Miss Gene
We've Iddings. Miss Bernice Sanders.
Mr.. Robert Mats, NJ Carl Hoover.
and Mr.. Bert Harrison.
+ =
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Walker Of Hol-
ton, Kan, have announced the en-
gagement OF their daughter, Joseph
inc. and Mr.. j. Cyril Horn OF Fowler.
Kan. The wedding is planned to take
will be of especial interest interest to
many Topeka people. Miss Walker is
the daughter of Mr.. A. d. Walker.
who for a number of years served as
chairman of the state board of rail-
road commissioners. and who is well
known in political circles. Miss Walk
err is a graduate Of the state university
and a member of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma sorority.
Mr.. Horn is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Horn of Stafford, Kan. He is a
graduate of Baker university and a
member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fra
ternity
The proper stationery is stationary
and changes little from year to year.
OF course, every season has its fads
and fancies in stationery, for women
who, firing of the familiar, are ever
on the lookout for new whims in their
costumes and belongings. There are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
Special Tomorrow
EVERY DAY owl PRICES,

4 lbs. Bulk Tapioca. 49,. 3Sc
Compound. worth 12hc. -. -. Toe
Gallon Very Best Vinegar. sc
Pound Very Best White Cheese. &c
Finest Japan Tea in town. fb -. $50
Pride Of the Pantry Flour -
White House Flour (none better).
48 lbs. .S1.37
Rio Coffee, 10 lSc
rolls Crepe Toilet Paper. large. 20c
bars White Laundry Soap. -. 25c
Can Pink Salmon -
Good Onions OAK fbs). peck :Sc
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Cotton Crop Condition.

Washington, Aug. 31.-The condition
of the cotton crop ON August Is was
$50 per cent OF q normal crop the de-
partment Of agriculture announced to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
WILL TOUR KANSAS.
Kansas City Auto Dealers WI Be in
Topeka September 10.

Preparations are being made this
week by the Kansas Cit Motor Deal
eras association for the annual trade
tour to be held September II to 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31

2.04 inches, which is 2.25 inches less
than the normal amount. More than
half the month'e rainfall occurred the
last five days, SO that while the ground
was in good condition for ploWing. tan
crops and pastures when the month
ended, the rains were too late to bene-
fit the Shawnee county corn crop IN
any material extent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31

The proper stationery is stationary
and changes little from year to year.
OF course, every season has its fads
and fancies in stationery, for women
who, firing of the familiar. are ever
on the lookout for new whims in their
costumes and belongings. There are