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Evening journal., 1915-05-13
AFTER 500 members
FOR Century CLUB

At the annual meeting of the New
Century Club yesterday afternoon II was
voted to add the amendment to the by
laws, article 10. section ,, increasing the
membership of the club to 600 OF the
l0l votes cast there were "A yeas and ~
nays.
As corresponding secretary, Mrs. VIII
liam A. Barr reported a membership OF
500, with Sc on the waiting list and II
posted Other features of business in
cluded the reading of the annual reports
of the standing committees. The report
of the club class committee stated that
there were 81 members in the aesthetic
dancing class which is an increase from
last year of Is. Only IL are enrolled
in the French class, which is less than
the number enrolled last year. The for
nation OF the first aid to the injured
class was also reported, while there are
eight in the piano practice class.
Reporting for the social service COM
mittee, Miss Grace Baird spoke of the
concert for the bnnd and the meeting
leld in the interest Of the feeble-minded
IF Delaware ON January Is.
As chairman of the dramatic commit
tee. Mrs. Harrison w. Howell's report
spoke of the presentation OF Lady Greg
ory's play, "Hyaciuth Halvey," by
members of the club at the November
meeting and of the recent. presentation
Of the Stratford Players in Robertson's
Caste"
Mrs. @. Curtis .Purdy, chairman of the
entertainment committee, reported lee
lures by DR.. Spaeth. of Princeton; Miss
Janet r. Richards, DR.. Ernest Vaughan,
Miss Virginia Wright CARRIER and DR..
Crossman; Daughters Day, the visit OF
the Fuller sisters and a recital by Miss
Fols LaFollctte, were also reported.
Other reports read included that of the
education committee, of which Mrs.
Peter T. Wright is chairman; music
committee, Miss Emma Lore, chairman
hospitality committee, Mrs. Juliet C.
Trump, chairman; reception committee
Miss Mary r. Trump, chairman, and the
current events class.
All the reports will be printed in
the year book to arrange for the
printing of which the following com
mittee was appointed: Mrs. William
A. Barr, Mrs. Charles l. Kent and
Mrs. William c. Mahaffy.
A communication from the Della
ware Association of College Women
urging that all proper owning
women vote for the mem ) of the
city school board, was read.
Under the supervision of Miss Rich,
of Delaware College. a selection of
pictures, mounted and unmounted
also old magazines, are to be cir
culated in the rural schools. Ar-one
wishing to send any should get INTO
communication with Miss Dorothy
Hawkins, of No. go Delaware ave
nue..
In response to the invitation re.
ceived from the Congressional Unior
that the New Century Club send z
representative to attend their con
vention, Miss Mary Sisson was ap
pointed to represent the club.
During the meeting greetings were
ordered sent to the recently organized
Washington Weights Century Club.
Between the reading of the reports
a number of delightful musical selec
tions we're given. Those contributing
to this part of the program we're Miss
Marion Frederick, soprano; Mrs
Norman S. Huxley and Miss Winifret
Bach, pianistes.
Evening journal., 1915-05-13

this territory. Mr.. Roland is we'll and
favorably known by all automobile
dealers in the eastern part of the
country. having been connected with
the industry for over ten years. His
most recent connection was with the
Oakland Motor Company, where he
was the most successful producer in
the local branch of that organization.
Mr.. Roland states that after giving the
matter due consideration he decided
to join the Maxwell forces on account
of the great popularity of the car
among the dealers. the wonderful
strides forward which the company
has made. and his great confidence
in the future of the Maxwell Motor
Company.
Evening journal., 1915-05-13

done away with. People who purchase
tires now can have the satisfaction of
knowing that they pay exactly the
same prices that their friends and
neighbors will have to pay. II is no
longer possible for Brown to buy his
tires for less than Jones will be
charged. Both find it possible to buy
tires for much less than they we're
Obliged to pay before the anounce-
ment of the Goodrich 'Fair-list' no
matter what kind they select"
Evening journal., 1915-05-13

AGENCY HERE FOR LEXINGTON CAR

Harry f. 0tteni. formerly OF this
city, but now connected with a Philadel-
phia automobile company, was a Will
mington visitor on Tuesday, when ne
came here with II. C. Henderson, man.
agcr of the Lexington Sales Company. OF
Philadelphia. The visitors arrived here
Evening journal., 1915-05-13

Watch the Want Ads daily and you
will find you will not have to wait
long for them TO get you what you
are after.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-05-13
ROLAND IONS MAXWELL CO.

II. ]. Vogler, district representative
of the Maxwell Motor Company. De-
troit, Mich, announces the appoint
ment of A. c. Roland as assistant for
Evening journal., 1915-05-13

in a six cylinder Lexington car. Au
agency for this car will probably DO
opened here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
KITCHENER /. ON WAR.
He Tells the Lords the Situation I'm to
Date.

London, Jan. 6.-War Secretary
Lord Kitchener this afternoon at the
meeting of the house of lords informed
the nation of the progress of the war
and of the military situation SO far as
military exigencies permitted. The
house of lords had reassembled for a
brief session. Addressing it, Lord
Kitchener said:
During the month of December the
allied forces made progress at various
points but the tide; of battle ebbed
and flowed with varying success. In
spite of the unfavorable weather the
French army made noteworthy
progress to the east of Rheims and in
southern Alsace.
Notwithstanding the transfer of
German troops to the eastern theatre
of war. they left sufficient strength to
hold their trenches in the west.
German aspirations in Poland have
suffered a severe check and it is evil
dent that they realize the infinite diff
ficulty of winter operations in Russia.
"One of the brightest spots in the
military operations during December
has been extraordinary achievements
Of the gallant Servian army.
Last night we received news Lord
Kitchener declared. of Russion VIC
tory in the Caucasus which should
have far-reaching influence on all the
Turkish operations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
ARMY Man DEAD
Herman Won Langen Of To-
peka Was Officer In Germany.
Ran Paper Here-Architect Of
Santa Fe Station.

Herman Won Langen,. a. prominent
Topeka publisher. and at one time an
officer of the Prussian army, died this
morning at his home, 523 West Four
teenth street. He was SIS years of age
and is survived by his widow and his
son, Leo Won Langen, q proof reader
for the Capital. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made.
Mr.. Won Langen was born in Ger
many. He took up architecture as a
profession and also rose to a high po-
sition in the Prussian army. At one
time he was sent to Morocco to plan
government buildings there. He left
Germany in the sixties for political
reasons and came to America
He lived in Chicago for several
years and was building inspector for
that city during the Chicago fire in
1870. Shortly after the fire he came
to Kansas, living in -arion and later
in Emporia. In 1881 Won Langen
came to Topeka He established the
Kansas Telegraph, a German publica-
ton, l. Emporia. He published that
paper for twenty years in Topeka,
having a print shop in the Office
Block.
In his. younger days Won Langen
was widely known as an architect.
He drew the plans for the Santa Fe
depot. Several years ago he was
prominent in politics and organized
the German league, a political society,
during the Pop days. From 1897 to
1899 he was receiver for the United
States land office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
GIRLS IN OFFICES.
Policewonan believes Topeka Bust
ness BIenSHayc been Guilty.

That there are several business and
professional men in Topeka who use
their down town offices to lure young
girls to destruction, is the assertion of
Mrs. c. B. Arthur, policewoman of this
city. in her report for the month of
December to r.. L. Cofran. mayor. 1t
is said that the polfcewoman has given
the mayor names of Topeka profess
sional men who took girls out until a
late hour in their motor cars and at
certain times keep them all night at
their offices.
Mrs. Arthur also reports that a
young man working among girls in
a certain store of this city is trying
to persuade the girls to leave the city.
There is much human interest in Mrs.
Arthur's report in the form of domes-
tic and other troubles in the city. Her
report for the last month is largely
devoted to the work she has done in
attempting to save women and girls on
the wrong PATH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
co EASY, Topeka! new COAL PLANT F0
OR COLLEGE men
State Association Convention
In Topeka Saturday.
Dean McEachrOn of Washburn
and Strong of X. q. Speakers.

The annual meeting of the Associa-
ton of Kansas Colleges will be held at
the offices of the state superintendent
Of public instruction in Topeka Satur-
day, January g. The association fs
composed of the presidents Of various
colleges of the state and has a member
ship of 49,
At the meeting Dean d. L. McEachron
of Washburn college, who is secretary
and treasurer of the association, will
discuss "Giving Credits for Technical
and Professional Subjects in College
Courses" DIR. S. e. Price of Ottawa
will also discuss the same subject.
Other matters of mutual interest to
the institutions represented will be dis
cussed. Talks will be made on college
policies, credits and the machinery of
college works.
The association was organized several
years ago and formerly met in connec-
ton with the State Teachers associa-
ton. Chancellor Strong. of Kansas
University will attend the meeting.
Officers of the association are: F. w.
Butcher, president of the Emporia State
Normal college. president. and Dean d.
L. McEachron of Washburn college.
secretary and treasurer. q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
CLUBS ANNUAL { MEET
Commercial Organization in Election
Friday Night.

The annual meeting of the Topeka
Commercial club will be held Friday
night at o'clock when reports of the
work in the last twelve months will
be read, suggestions offered for 1915
activity, and directors elected
81 The membership ballot taken a few
board of directors resulted as follows:
holland; contractors, Frank Spencer;
real estate, w. J.. Rickenbacher; fire
Insurance. c. S. Elliott; banks. F. NJ.
Bonebrake; railroads, f. L. Copeland,
C. E. BascOm; city officers. r. L.
Bone, w. G. Tandy; county officers,
F. E. Nipps; professions, Roy B.
Guild; public utilities, A. NJ. Patten;
manufacturers, Geo. p. McEntire;
jObbers. w. H. Davis; lawyers, Robert
Stone; at large, w. w. Webb, life in
surance, C. A. Moore. These men are
to be voted on for election.
Reservations for the dinneE next
Thursday noon in honor Of d. F.
Houston, United States secretary of
agriculture, must be not later than
"Wednesday noon. The plates will be
rs cents. : -
This statement is made on a card
gent out to the members of the club
BY J. F. Haskell, president, and ].
Will Kelley, secretary: 1T is an un-
usual honor for our club to entertain
q member of the presidents cabinet;
consequently the capacity of the as
Semb1y room should be taxed. The
regular luncheon of the club will be
dispensed with that day" w
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. NJ. F. Rigby,
who died Sunday, was held Tuesday
afternoon from the residence, 71S
Harrison street. Rev. A. S. Embree
conducted the service. The pail bear
ers were p. 1, Mccoy, George M.
stone. Charles w. Bower, George W.
Flad, w. c. Stephenson and James b.
Doncyson. Interment was in Topeka
cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Ryan,
who died Monday night, was held this
afternoon at o'clock from the home
Of James L. King, sos Topeka avenue.
DR.. S. s. Estey of the First Presbyter-
ian church officiated. Interment was
in Topeka cemetery. The pail bear
ers were Charles Curtis. A. B. Quinton,
w. A. Morton. J. r. Shelton, w. F.
Schoch and Thomas Scully.
The funeral of Jesse L. Shaw. the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Shaw will
be held Thursday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock from the residence, 1929 Mad
ison street. Interment in Topeka GEM
etery.
Huldah Ware, IS years of age. died
this morning at her residence. $50
Tyler street. The funeral will be held
at 10 O'Clock Friday morning from the
home. Interment in Rochester ceme-
terry.
William Berbirch, the 3-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Valentine Ber-
birch, of 536 Sardou street. died to-
day. The funeral will be held Thurs
Gay morning at O'Clock from the st.
Joseph Catholic church. Interment in
Mt. Calvary cemetery.
The funeral of Henry Craig. who
died from the result of an accident a
few days ago. will be held Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Pen
Auburn cemetery. The members of
hall. 4f8 Kansas avenue at 1 o'cloc1
neral of Henry Craig.
K Word has been received in Topeka
Of the death of r. A. HATFIELD at Valley
Falls, Kan, Monday morning. Mr.
Hatfield was former resident of this
city He lived here for about twelve
years. He was 76 years of age. The
funeral will be held tomorrow at 2
o'clock at the home of his son. Thorn
as Hatfield, in Valley Falls. Mr.. Hat
field was the father of Mrs. J. r..
Chambers of this city.
- Word has been received here OF the
death of Mrs Elizabeth Schwalje. who
died early Tuesday morning at her
home. 737 Sandusky avenue. Kansas
City, Kan. She is survived by her
husband. John Schwalje. her parents.
Mr.. and MrA John Rolihetser, Of To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
TO REFORM SCHOOL.
Colored Boy Charged With Stealing Ii
Given Sentence.

Willie Huff, with a cloud of gloom
upon his brow, sat in the Juvenile
court this morning and contemplated
the prospect of becoming an inmate
Of the state reform school for boys as
a result of his operations leading up to
his appearance at the Cheap Jack
store with wagOnload Of stolen
household furniture. Huff was re-
ported by the proprietor of the store
yesterday and the goods identified.
He insistently laid responsibility for
the thefts upon his companion, Louis
Nicholson, saying that he had merely
"gOne along"
Judge MacFarland in the juvenile
court after an investigation of the
case, sentenced Huff to the reform
school. The boy is a colored lad who
has been in juvenile court before. Not
long ago he was caught by Probation
Officer Ed Rooney carrying a large
caliber revolver, which was promptly
confiscated.. Nicholson, who has pass
ed the age of Is. is held by the po-
lice on charge of theft. The boys
had offered for sale three stoves, a
lawn mower. garden tools and hose
which they had pilfered from various
Topeka homes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
READY TO CO. 1OJkIL.
Colored Woman willing to Serve Time
for F1Ourishing Knife.

isis Turner, buxOm colored wo-
man, fidgeted about the office of w. E.
Atchison this morning while that Of
ficer labored over the details of GER
tain papers having to do with her per-
sonal liberty and finally announced:
Judge, I'll just go over an begin
dom my time" "a e..
isis" Turner had experienced a
change of heart and dropped her APP
peal from a charge of assault which
grew out of her activities six months
ago when she chased a Union Pacific
brakeman with a knife after he had
tried to arrest three colored men who
had uncoupled his train and thrown
brickbats at him in the yards in North
Topeka. The young Turner woman
took hand in the conflict when the
brakeman showed signs of successful
retaliation and she managed to cover
the retreat of her companions with
entire success for the time being.
She today accepted a sentence to
30 days in the county Jail, having
abandoned her first intention Of ap-
pealing to the district court. Atchi-
son persuaded her to wait until heI
commitment papers had been proper
~ made out and she cheerfully sub
united to being locked up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
MUST WAIT FOR MONEY
No Expansion of Army or Navy by
This Congress-.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Chief results
Of the conference between Secretaries
Daniels and Garrison and congression-
al leaders, heading the military, naval
and appropriation. committees, were q
general conclusion that the govern
ment's revenues, during the coming
year. would not bear any extensive
additions to the military establishment
but that next year when congress con-
siders some means of raising new
revenue in pla06 of the special stamp
taxes, when they expire by limitation,
the subject Of appropriations for ma
tiOnal defense would be considered.
The prospect OF a prolonged European
war will be considered in connection
with the plans for raising revenue.
The house naval committee unani-
mously adopted today the provision
in the naval bill for a strategical bu-
reau to be under a chief of operations
solely responsible to the secretary of
the navy and to have full supervision
over all preparations and war. 1t also
approved the $1s0OO,0O0 appropriation
for aviation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
kINkEL TO PHONE men
Utilities Commissioner Spoke on HUI
man Element Today.

The greatest factor in tho te1e-
phone business is the human element"
according to John M. Kinkel of the
public utilities commission. who spoke
before the phone men this afternoon
on The Telephone"
THE human element pervades all
branches of your business" he said.
1T permeates the whole ramification
of the plant from the office up to the
operating room. Then on the outside
are all kinds and conditions Of hu-
manity. I often wonder that you get
along as we'll as you do.
."Statisticfans insist that. IS Der cent
Of persons engaged in various hines
of endeavor are failures. 1t seems to
me that the same rule must apply to
managers Of telephone utilities. If it
be true-considering the importance
of the business, IT. does seem to me
that the conventions, which are schools
of instruction. are of tremendous
value" --s----A-..-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
AGED TRIO IN COURT.
Valencia Woman and Illinois Couple
in Local Land Suit.

An interesting trio of old people
who appeared on the witness stand
in the second division of the district
court yesterday afternoon were MIS-
George X. Wilson. 80 years old. her
brother John Watts OF. Springfield.
ILL.,, and his wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Watts
are considerably past 20. but all three
impressed the court and spectators
ing and interest in the proceedings.
which involved title to a tract of land
situated near Valencia in this county.
Mrs. Wilson, in full possession of
her sight and hearing, participated IN
the proceedings with the placid COM
business, and her presence in the
court awakened recollections of the
earlier days when her husband, the
late Andrew Wilson, was one of the
most conspicuous figures in Shawnee
county. He at one time owned and
operated I, 1900 acre cattle ranch in
the northwestern part of the county
and was prominent in business and
political affairs of all sorts. He part1-
cipateG in a spectacular race for tine
legislature from the northern Shawnee
district in 1876 when he was defeated
for that office by Matt Campbell by
narrow margin.
| The present case in the district
| court, wh'ch is now under advisement
| in the hands of Judge Geo. H. Whit
| conn, IS a suit 1OT TIE pdIt1lAOH VI tAc
farm of 335 acres near Valencia
where Mrs. Wilson now lives. brought
by the United States Banking com
pany, s. A., of Mexico City.
According to statements introduced
! into court, the farm was originally
decided by Isaac Watts, father of Mrs.
Wilson. to her three daughters, giving
| her a life interest in the property and
the full enjoyment of all the income
from it. 1t was shown that one of
the daughters, Mrs. Annie w. Veale.
whose husband was a local cattle man
with extensive interests in the repub-
lie of Mexico. had transferred her
third interest to the banking COM
pany. The present suit was flied with
purpose Of obtaining a division of
the property. Mrs. Wilson filed an
answer asking that her own life in
terest under the deed given by Isaac
Watts be established by order OF the
court.
In her answer, filed with the court.
she recites the circumstances of the
making OF the deed. which she says
was given by her father at time
when the late Andrew Wilson was in
of providing a secure income for his
daughter and granddaughter. A
copy of the deed Is made a part of
the court exhibits.
| John Watts, her brother, and his
wife have been lifelong residents of
Sangamon county, Illinois, where
Abraham Lincoln spent his youth and
early years of manhood. They recall
incidents of the stirring times preced-
| ing the Civil war, when Lincoln first
became politically conspicuous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-06
STANDS BY HIS GUNS
The President Again Declines to En-
dOrsc Suffrage Amendment.

Washington. Jan. 6.-President Will
son today reiterated, to a delegation
of women suffragists, his previously
announced position that equal fran
chise should be brought about through
action by the states rather than
through federal constitutional
amendment. Nearly 100 women from
different parts of the country saw the
president at the White House to ask
him to support the Bristow- Mondeu
amendment, which comes to a vote
in the house January IL.
The president told the women that
he much admired their skill and
tenacity in their campaign, but he
had announced before that he was
opposed to granting woman suffrage
through federal action. He spoke Of
the importance of the movement and
his appreciation of the call today
II have had a lifelong conviction
that this should be done state by
state" said the president. 81 would
take the same position on a question
affecting mems suffrage, I would be
defeating my deepest constitutional
convictions if I changed my position
on the subject. My views do not rep
resent any antagonism to the cause
itself"