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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
0. K. ON PRISON
Senate Endorses the Past and
Present Management
OF the Penitentiary by Voting
Against Investigation.

l. The senate this morning endorsed
the management of the Kansas penl-
tentiary, both past and present. so far
as it concerns the use of corporal
in the enforcement of dis
cipline upon unruly prisoners. by in
definitely pOstpOning any action on
the Milton resolution to investigate the
use of the gag and straight-jacket.
This resolution has the appearance
of an attempt to discredit the admin
istration of Warden Codding," de-
clared Senator Vinton Stillings Of
Leavenworth county, land l am op-
posed to It's consideration. 1 have
been familiar with the work of the
am convinced that there Is not now
nor has there been any good reason
for such a public inquiry. The only
criticism l would offer on the Codding
methods of prison discipline is that
he may have been too lenient and not
severe enough in the punishment of
mutinous inmates 1 believe there is
a tendency to carry to an extreme the
inclination toward moderating the
condition of felons undergoing punish
ment for crime"
Several Democrats opposed the meas
ure. Senator Joseph of Butler county
declaring against the moral suasion
bosh' which in recent years has been
injected into discussions of prison dis
cipline.
Il take it, said he. ''that the men
we have put there are qualified to
decide what is the best method of en-
forcing the rules of the prison upon
the felons, whose vicious proclivities
encourage them to mutiny against the
institutions authorities. 1 tell you
they are as humane as they need to
be and l am more inclined to trust
the management of the penitentiary
than the people who are so anxious to
dabble in things they know nothing
about
Senator Waggener proposed to
amend by making the investigation
apply only to the present manage
ment. but the senate adopted the
Joseph motion to indefinitely postpone
consideration of the resolution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12

buying more than twenty-one acres OF
what is generally known as the Klein
tract. The new park will be bounded
on the west by the east line of Law
side of California avenue. The Santa
Fe right of way will be the north line
and Third street produced on an angle
to follow the section land" line will
be the south limit.
The program Of the city commits
sioners, assisted by the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe Railway company, Is
to make this tract a present to the
residents of the east part of the city.
1t will cost $4,000, but unlike other
portions of the city where parks have
been established, no benefit district
cent of tax to pay for the park levied
against the benefited property.
The city at large, and not the local
district, will pay the city's portion.
Santa Ee Liberal.
The Santa Fe Railway company is
being extremely liberal in the matter
and will pay $4,000 of the 1000
which will have to be paid at the end
of three years in event the city decides
to close it's option and buy the tract.
In the meantime the city will be using
the land for park purposes at a NOM
inai rental, and there is little doubt
the city will close the option within
three years.
Il expect to get busy making inn
provements there right away" said
w. L. Porter. city commissioner Of
parks and public buildings.
Schuyler C. Nichols is owner Of the
land Recently a contract was en-
tered into with an eastern firm to
cut up the tract and sell it in lots
Before negotiations could be taken up
with the city, it was necessary to get
this contract waived.
The new park will be known as
Ripley Park" in honor of the presf-
dent of flaf, Santa E,e railxxro
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
HIS. NATAL DAY
LincOln's Birthplace HonOrs
Memory of Distinguished Son.
All Chicago Unltes in q Tribute
Of Respect.

Springfield. Ill..-,Ecb. 1..-sprins-
field today did honor to the memory
of Abraham Lincoln and all state Of
.hces.s banks and stores in the former
presidents home city were closed on
this his natal day. Tonight the biggest
celebration of the year in Springfield.
the annual Lincoln day banquet, will
be held In the state arsenal.
Governor Dunno will act Ms toast
master and the supreme court judges
and many members Of the legislature
will be in attendance. Among the
speakers will be the Rev. Samuel Fall
lows, bishop Of the Reformed Episco-
pal church, Chicago, and Rev. John r.
Glennon. Catholic archbishop Of st.
Louis.
Courts Are Closed.
Chicago, Feb. 12.-Many civic. edu-
celebrated the one hundred and sixth
anniversary OF the birth of Abraham
Lincoln today.
Municipal and state courts were
closed and the work of city Offices
curtailed. Tributes of praise for the
character and achievements Of the
Great Emancipator were given Before
many audiences, the celebration Of th6
Grand Army Memorial association be-
ing prominent among the days events.
Cornerstone Is Laid.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE corner
stone Of the two million dollar Lin.
coin memorial structure was laid here
today without ceremony. Former
Senator Blackburn of Kentucky, the
resident member of the Lincoln me-
mortal commission, was in charge. In
the cornerstone were laid a copper box
containing a history of Lincoln signed
by his living son, Robert T. Lincoln,
and other historical data.
Linco1n's one hundred and sixth
birthday anniversary was observed in
the house with an address by Repre-
sentative Sherwood of Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
Is DEGREES BELOW ZERO
But That Was 16 Years Ago Today
1t Is Warmer Now.

The weather is still warm today but
in decided contrast to that of Thurs
day. Minimum temperature of 81 de-
grees at O'Clock this morning. while
1S degrees above normal. was far be-
low the Thursday minimum. Sixteen
years ago today the minimum tenn
perature was 25 degrees below zero,
the lowest on record for Topeka.
The forecast calls for unsettled
weather tonight and Saturday with
the probability of rain. A slight drop
in temperature is anticipated.
Shippers forecast: Protect thirty
six hour shipments north and west
against temperature of 25 degrees:
east and south above freezing"
The kaw river. which has risen
slightly. Is now free from ice. The
stage today was four feet.
The wind was 25 miles an hour
from the south this afternoon. The
clouds became more dense and pre-
sented a threatening appearance.
Tho 1xy v.c, n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
The Day in Congress.

washington. Feb. l2.-Senate rules
committee deferred action on several
cloture proposals. Investigation of
senatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania,
Illinois and other states was deferred.
Senator Lee of Maryland read Lin
coins Gettysburg address. House de-
bate was continued on the sundry civ
II appropriation bill. Addresses were
delivered in celebration of the 1O6th
birthday anniversary Of President
Lincoln
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
E. B. AkERS' FUNERAL.


This Afternoon.
The funeral OF Everett B. Akers,
former head OF the business depart
ment of the State Journal. who died
in California last Sunday, was held
this afternoon from the home of O..
J. Wood, 1917 Tyler street.
Sloan lodge No. 225 AF and A.
NJ. had charge of the services. The
funeral was attended by a large num-
ber of Masons and business men and
friends who were well acquainted
with Mr.. Akers.
Burial took place In Topeka ceme-
teryx The ball bearers were A. O.
Wellman. S. J. Hodgins. w. C. F.
Refchenbach, James Nelson, G&orge
w. BANTER and L. L. Kiene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12

English chemists have made syn-
thetic turpentine at what is said to be
one-thfrd the cost of the genuine
American article.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
PetrOgrad Reports Something
Big Is About to Happen.
In the Meantime Secrecy Must
Be Maintained.
GzhR'S MEN FORCED TO RETIRE
To Shelter Of Their Own For.
tresses, Temporarily.
Early Solution Of East Prus.
sian Situation Promised.

Petrograd, Feb. 12.-Futher expla-
nation of the retirement of the Rus
sian forces in East Prussia is made
today in an official statement which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-12
Topeka will Take Over 81
Acres of Klein Tract.
Property, Without Extra Cost,
To Be Known as Ripley Park.
BEGIN IMPROVEMENTS SOON
Commissioner Porter Promises
to begin Work ON Tract.
Long Dream of Residents Is
About to Come True.

East Topeka is to have a city park.
Negotiations were completed today
whereby the city of Topeka secures a
three-year lease with the option Of
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
A PASTORAL PLAYHOUSE
Wonderful Open Air Theatre in the
Heart of the Alps

What is probably the most perfect
pastoral theatre in Europe is situated
in the heart of the Alps-at Interlak-
en-, Switzerland. This unique ''play-
house, is open to all the winds that
blow, and its roof is formed-in the
most favorable circumstances-by the
blue canopy of the sky. 1t is not al
ways thus, however, and it has not in
frequently happened that the hue of
the canopy has been less inviting and
that players and spectators alike have
the interlude of a heavy
downpour which was not in the pro-
gram.
The open air theatre at Interlaken is
used for performances of Schiller s
great drama, civilian Tell, for
which it is by nature admirably adapt
ed. The stage is rising meadow
framed on three sides by dense woods
of beech and pine, with backcioth -
of grim, gray rock towering toward
the sky beyond. Away to the right
stretches huge semicircle of noun
tain peaks, 5000 and 10000 feet high,
and behind the spectator tower the
great peaks of the Bernese Oberland-
the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger, with
their burden of eternal SHOWS.
Nature in accommodating mood has
provided the entrances and exits of
this unique theatre-passages in the
woods through which gallop with thun-
dering of hoofs on hard ground the
mail clad troopers of the tyrannical
governor. The cattle, goats and sheep
which appear in the first scene-the
return of the flocks and herds from the
Alpine pastures-approach down the
steep path in the woods ON the right
and are heard long before they are Wis
ible, the tinkling and changing of their
bells mingling harmoniously with the
long drawn notes of the huge wooden
Alpine horn, seven feet in length, and
forming an appropriate overture
Wide World Magazine.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Colored Dress Goods

$1.00 Roman stripes, "a
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yard, .25c
SOC Panama, 80 inches wide
shades navy, brown and
garnet. Special Friday only,
yard, .34c
75c Shepherd checks, AZ
inches wide, two size checks.
Special Friday only, yard,
45t
$1.00 blue crepe granite, all
wool. Special Friday only,
yard, >. .69c
$1.25 serge, 81 inches wide;
two shades of blue. Special
Friday only, yard, soc
$1.50 and $500 coatings, 81
inches wide; shades brown
and Copenhagen. Special
Friday only, yard, -. $50
$3.50 silk and wool scin-
tella, ~ inches wide, best
shades. Special Friday only,
yard, -. .95c
$1.25 and $1.50 silk poplin,
short lengths, ~ to 4 yards
pieces. Special Friday only,
yard, .69c
$500 silk crepes, 40 inches
wide, in new Spring shades.
Special Friday only, yard,
$1.59
fgDives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Street Floor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
The Great Experiences

1t is impossible to overstate the au-
thority, the overwhelming validity, of
the great experiences Of life. Death,
love, birth, work, creative effort, pain
above all, pain-each adds something
definite, precious, enduring to the
souls stock of treasure. These are the
things that shall not be taken away.
They are the bricks we build into the
house of life. They are the foundation
stones of our eternal city.-Cornelia A.
P. Conner in Atlantic Monthly.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Foreign Decorations

The various decorations that have
been given to American officers and Of
ficials by foreign governments are de-
posted in the State Department, where
the recipients may see them and show
them to their friends, but may not take
them away or use them as having pos
session.
To the man of firm purpose all men
and things are servile.-Goethe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Cotton, Dress Goods

25c poplin and pongee,
solid shades; mercerized fin
ish. Special Friday only,
yard, .121ac
69c crepe de chine, 36
inches wide; half silk; neat
figures on white and colored
grounds. Special Friday only,
yard, ................ :. .23c
sc prints in fancy figures.
Special Friday only, yd., Sc
Sc percales, 35 inches wide,
neat styles. Special Friday
only, yard, sc
15c Eden cloth, wool finish,
neat stripes. Special Friday
only, yard, SEE
75c ratine, AZ inches wide,
in four shades. Special Fri
day only, yard, ....... .ZSc
69c colored dress linen, As
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yard, ........... .25c
7c apron gingham, fast
colors, neat checks. Special
Friday only, yard, ..... Sc
1212c and 15c dress ging-
ham, large line of styles. Spe-
cial Friday only, yard, SEC
15c wash suiting, 32 inches
wide, neat stripes. Special
Friday only, yard, Sc
fTDives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Street Floor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Legal

of administration tes \
tamentary on the estate of Leah
Giede, late of Harrisburg, Dauphirl
county. Pa, deceased, having beer}
granted to the undersigned, residing irl
Harrisburg, Pa, all persons indebted
to said estate are requested to max q
Immediate payment, and those having 4
claims will present them for settlement
GEORGE w. GIEDE,
Administrator, 1912 Green st.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Embroidery Specials

Swiss embroidery inser-
tions, , to 3 inches wide,
slightly soiled, values up to
25c. Special Friday only,
yard, sc
Embroidered voile floun-
cling, 10 inches wide, plain
and scalloped edge, values up
to 75c. Special Friday only,
yard, d,................. .49c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11

over several kings, but generall{
speaking the titles rajah, maharajah an
nawab have no greater significance thaI
the words feudal lords as used in mel
diaeval times in Europe. Many oI
them have been made by the will. oI
the reigning chief, many bestowed 70 |
meritorious acts and deeds.-Exchangd
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Lace Specials

Shadow lace and neat
pleatings in white and ecru,
short lengths, values up to
soc. Special Friday only,
yard, sc
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11

NOTICE-Letters of administration
testamentary on the estate of Alex
ander McAlicher, late of HarrisburgI
Dauphin county, Pa. deceased, having
been granted to the undersigned, rel
siding in Harrisburg. all persons in !
debted to said estate are requested I'd
make immediate payment and thosd
having claims will present them fo}
settlement.
C. E. MALICHER,
2124 Penn ST.,
SHERMAN G. MALICHER,
633 Dauphin ST.,
EXecutora|
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Net Guimpes

Net guimpes, lace trimmed,
low necks with collars in
white; Toe value. Special
Friday only, 59c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
An Interesting Budget Of Friday Specials for
Black Dress Goods

59c black Panama, 80
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yard, .34c
$l.00 granite cloth, 42
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yard, $50
$1.00 black serge, so inches
wide. Special Friday only,
yard, .79c
$3.50 black coating cloth,
"a inches wide. Special Fri
day only, yard, =. .95c
$3.50 black fancy santoy
(silk and wool). Special
Friday only, yard, -. $50
$500 black broadcloth, "a
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yard, :. .$1.65
Lining Specials
zoe satines, black and col
ors, lengths ~ to 4 yards.
Special Friday only, yard,
lie
35c black satine, Sc inches
wide. Special Friday only,
yard, .25C
fTDives, Pomeroy s. Stewart
Street Floor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
NOTICE

NOTICE-The heirs of the Metzga,
Estate will meet at 1917 N. Sixtl
street, Harrisburg, Pa, at l O'clock
Sunday, February II, 1915. c. r. De
Min, Norman Lchtenberger. Commit
teeman, 1910 N. Sixth st.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Corset Covers, 1Oc

Corset covers, high neck,
tight fitting, plain finish at
neck and armholes. Limit 2
to a customer and none ex-
changed. Special Friday only,
1Oc
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Corset Cover
Embroidery

Cambria corset cover en-
broidery, good patterns, val
ues up to 15c. Special Fri
day only, yard, 1Oc
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11

EXECUTORS NOTICE-Letters testa-
mentary upon the estate of Elmins
Darby. late of the City of Harrisburg
Dauphin County, Pa, deceased, testatev
having been granted unto the UNDER
signed by the Register of Wills of said
County, all persons indebted theretd
are requested to make prompt paymen
and those having claims against the
same to present them without delay I'd
w. i. DARBY,
Steelton, Pa.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
No Friday Specials
Sent G. o. D., or Mail or
Phone Orders Filled.
Women's Neckwear,
12hc

Women neckwear in
large range of styles, values
up. to soc. Special Friday
only, .1212c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Brassieres, Csc

Brassieres, open front
styles, embroidery trimmed.
None exchanged. Special Fri
day only, .25c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Muslin Gowns

Muslin gowns, high and>V-
shaped neck, long sleeves,
bunch tucks trim yoke, neat
ruffle trims neck and sleeves.
Special Friday only, .29c
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
Children's Bath Robes /


Children's S $3.50 and $3.50
bath robes, eiderdown or
blanket, red and light blue or
pink; broken sizes; none ex-
changed. Special Friday only, 4
S1.95
Children's crepe kimonos;
none exchanged. Regular
prices, Toe to $l.95. Special
Friday only, SOC
Children S three-piece suits,
red only, small sizes, $2.95
and $3.50 values. Special
Friday only, .$1.95
1g Dives, Pomeroy G. Stewart,
Second Floor-Three Elevators.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-11
The Word s'Rajah''

Literally the word rajah means king,
and maharajah the great king or ruler
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-19


verly's, Aunt Mary and she went over
to some other woman's home and
MOllie and I settled ourselves for
visit.
you don't know how have missed
you, Margie. I just haven't any one
to talk to-"
And, yet Dick tells me that Mr.
Sullivan told him that some of the
best lunches for stories on this
schoOlbook muddIe had been sug-
gested by you"
pats a dear. The only trouble
with him is that he wants me to eat
all my lunches with him and he sticks
around me when he should be doing
something else"
But Mr. Hatton doesn't mind,
does he?"
THAT is the qUeerest thing about
it. Mr.. HattOn only seems quite com
Portable with me when Pat is around.
Pat would rather have me alone, but
he always asks Mr.. Hatton to go with
us. He told me yesterday that Chad
had so little pleasure in his life that
it is up to me to let him in on any
pleasure that 1 have
do you know, dear, I would al
most be afraid to marry either one of
those two men for fear I'd be jealous
of the other. never say such devo-
ton in my life.
"MaTgie, l don't believe that any
two women can love each other as
well"
Eyes they can, Mollie, if circum-
stances are the same as in the case
of Mr.. Sullivan and Mr.. Hatton.
There is only one thing that can sep
arate them, MOIlie."
"And that is?" questioned MoIlie
rather cUTioUsly.
"a woman that they both love-"
ct would be a shame to part them,
wouldn't it," again she said.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-19

never be. Of course l know that Pat
is very much interested in me. Man
aging editors don't always give you
the best assignment on the paper just
because you are rather clever. The
personal equation enters into it.
pat wants to marry me, Margie.
I'd be a goose if I did not know that,
although 1 have never let him tell
me so.
81 cannot tell, however, whether
Mr.. HattOn is more than ordinarily
interested in me. He has done some
perfectly corking' things for me, but
he does them for everybody else. He
has never asked me out with him
once. He has never called on me,
never singled me out from the rest
yet - it may sound very cOnceited,
Margie-but can't help feeling that
in some way brighten his days; that
it does not take much COaXing from
Pat to get him to make one of our
party.
''MaTgie, Chadwick Hatton is the
most inattentive man have ever met
and l have not been able to decide
whether l like best his queer ways or
whether l am more charmed with
Pats whole-hearted devotion. Some
times l think I love them both.
81 think I've got the best job in the
world - love it, feel am doing
something that helps and I am very
happy. l wish could just keep on
being just friends with both Pat and
Mr.. Chadwick. I don't want to be in
love with anybody.
81 don't want to marry any man.
It's a case of love my boss, but oh
you job"
''MolIie, MoIlie, you slangy cir" 1
demonstrated, when the right man
comes you won't think OF job or any
thing else. You will be glad to give
up your job that you love so well"
'Pehaps will, - said Mollie, rather
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-19

CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
MoLLYS OPINION OF HER TWO BOSSES
1916 by the Newspaper Enterprise Associs
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-01-29
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The United States civil service
commission announces that clerk
carrier examination will be held at
Pullman, Wash, on February 81,
1915, to establish an eligible register
from which selection may be made
to fill vacancies as they may occur
in the position of clerk or carrier, at
the Pullman, Wash, postoffice. Age
limits are IS and As years. Both
men and women will be admitted to
this examination.
The entrance salary for clerk or
carrier, postoffice service, is now
$500 per annum. with annual pro-
motions up to $1,000 per annum, for
efficient service.
Application blanks and instruc-
tons to applicants may be secured
from the local secretary, board OF
civil service examiners, at the Pull
man, Wash, postoffice, or the secre-
tary, 18th civil service district, 207
Postoffice Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-01-29
EXAMINATION FOR
POSTMASTERS

Tho United States civil service
commission announces that a fourth
class postmaster examination will be
held February 20. 1915, for the pur-
pose of establishing eligible registers
from which selections may be made
TO fill positions at $500 per mum or
more in the following cities in this
county: Endicott, Johnson and
Uniontown, These examinations are
open only to persons who reside
within the territory of the office at
which appointments are to be made
and who meet the other require
ments of the regulations. Applica-
lions may be secured from the post
master at the offices for which ex-
aminations are announced or from
the U. S. civil service commission.
Washington, ID. c. Applicants are
urged to apply for and file applica-
tons at once.