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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02
TO Use BALLOGRAPH.
Edison Invention Stunt at IntercoI-
iegiate Dinner.

Thos. A. Edison's latest invention,
the ballograph, will be shown in To-
peka for the first time in connection
with one of the stunts to be put on
at the intercollegiate banquet at the
Masonic temple, June S. Those who
have seen the private demonstrations
of the ballograph are convinced that
it is one of the most marvellous of all
the wizard s" work. Its behavior at
times is almost uncanny
The special committee which is get
ting up the .jictaphone stunt held a
meeting at the Commercial club this
noon. The dictaphone stunt has no
connection with the ballograph stunt.
1t just happens that two of Mr.. Edi-
sons inventions are utilized in the
two stunts
The dictaphone stunt purports to be
record made by concealed dicta-
phone in one of the recent meetings.
of the state board of education ad-
ministration.
The undergraduates of Washburn
college have appointed a committee
consisting of Angelus Burch, Frank
Ripley and Miss Flora Harrington to
get up the special stunt representing
Washburn- The understanding is -
this Will have something to do with
the X U--Washburn football game
---- -
3 Combination gas ranges at Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02
M0D0CS AT GARFIELD,
entertainment at Park Opening At
tracts a Large Crowd.

The Modoc club entertainment,
which was presented at Garfield park
tuesday night. was a great success
and the program will be repeated to-
night and Thursday evening. The
program was well arranged, and ey-
eryIhlns ran along without a flaw,
Inc nice weather brought out a
large crowd. The sextet from Lucia.
was one of the strongest points in the
Modoc bill. Those taking part in this
selection included Miss Madeline
hopes. soprano; Miss La Won Adam
son, contralto; Edward Bellamy ten
or; HI smith, tenor; William Van Ness.
baritone, and Paul Van Ness. bass
Miss Beulah Wentworth gave a violin
solo A musical comedy with Miss
hopes, "A Daughter of Error" was
popular Paul Van Ness gave a bass
solo: DR. j. H. Soleckf presented a
4lcdlsh character sketch and L. T.
Avery did buck and wing dance
The famous Modoc chorus of fifty
voices added to the success of the af
fair. NJ. c. Holman directed the en-
tertainment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02

Lawn fencing at Forbes'.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02

Iron pumps at Forbes'-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02

Continuation gas ranges at Forbes
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02
WOULD IMPROVE IT,
Residents Ask Rickenbacher to Hold
Up Lakewood Park Action.

At the request of the committees
from the Commercial club and the
South Side Improvement club, w. j.
Rickenbacher has agreed to withhold
making application for the reversion
OF Lakewood park for few days
Ihese committees are trying to ar
range with the park commissioner to
make the proper improvements in the
park
There has been $500 spent both on
improvements and maintenance in five
years in Lakewood park while over
Slzo,oOO has been spent on all the
other parks in the city
Lakewood park is next to Gaga in
the number of acres contained in the
parks of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02
T0PEKAN IN JAIL,
Allen Carter and Two Others Arrested on
Robbery Charge.

Lawrence, Kan, June 2-AIlen Carter of
topeka and Sam Perry and Richard Fem
berg of Kansas City are held at the conn
ty Jail on complaint of Anderson Morris
n coiored man. The three were solicitipc
subscriptions to periodicals for one of the
publications which the men represented
and that on, n preteXt of returning change
one of the men reached into Morris Docket
book and extracted a 50 bill
County warrants have been issued
against the three men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for October II, 1915

she breathed. suddenly she flushed. ~
suppose you, who have probably never
done anything worth while in all your life,
would think so-would suppose that |
came here to spend my life in breaking in.
My dear young man, came here to work.
1t probably hasn't struck your intelli-
gence, but this house is on the direct road
to the studio, and | can run out there in
my machine in twenty minutes. Also"
she added with emphasis, al came here
because | knew no one and would not
be obliged to meet my neighbors."
She rang little bell on table by her
side, and the porter appeared.
"GOod afternoon" she added quietly.
That night, over a pile of autographs,
she recounted the adventure to her
friend and confdante, Sallie McBane.
Sallie, short and fat, was known in the
film world as the queen of Comedy"
dts wonder you didn't slap him!"
she commented. Natalie chuckled.
al wonder what he would have done if
had?'
"'Phoned for the police, probably said
Sallie. "Think of the people who would
give fortune just to meet you!"
Natalie looked thoughtfully out over
the moonlit garden.
Hes different, she said. "I've never
met any one like him before. It's really
true-they don't want to meet me, the
people around here. They're not putting
it on"
She walked to the window and gazed
through the trees to where the lights
next door shone above the wall.
I'm going to educate Mr.. Sylvester
Van Wykc Ffolette!" she announced.
TWO days later she met him on her way
to the studio. He was riding magnif-
cent horse, and his mount SHE'D at the
brilliant red of her car. She watched him
approvingly as he quoted the animals
excitement; then she stopped her engine
and called him.
"Mr. Ffolette!" she said.
He came over to the automobile, not
recognizing her at first. When he saw
who it was, he grew red. Natalie noted
the blush and marked it as a good sign.
81 am glad we met" she said sweetly.
81 wanted to apologize for the other day.
I'm afraid | was little bit rude; but,
you see, you rather took me by surprise
Being gentleman, there was but one
answer possible for Sylvester, and she
knew it. She waited with malicious JOY
for him to make it.
81 am sure it was my fault" he stam-
mered at last. "lf there was any rude
ness, it was mine. Pray do not consider
it again
He would have turned his horse, but
she detained him.
"But mas rude" she affirmed. "And
| have been feeling SO badly about it,"
She looked at him appealingly. Gust to
show that am forgiven, won't you come
with me to the studio? think you will
be Interested
Wiser men than he had fallen victim to
those eyes.
a knew you weren't of an unforgiving
nature!' she said, without waiting for his
reply. "The studio is just around the
turn. I'll go ahead. When you get to the
Office. tell them sent you and they'll let
you in"
The next minute she was lost in a cloud
of dust. Sylvester followed slowly. He
had the feeling that he was making mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17


through the shrubbcry. After moment
he reappeared,
"Miss North says you can come" said
he, and led Sylvester through a tangle of
oleanders to a sunkrn garden at the rear.
Sylvester followed stcrnly. He tilted
his chin at "A belligcrcnt angle, and at that
instant tripped over IL pile of branches
that had been spread upon the lawn, re-
gaining his balance with difficulty. When
he looked up he discovered that woman
was standing before him
Subconsciously he was aware that she
was beautiful, that her hair and eyes were
dark and her figure graceful. Consciously
he noted only that she was laughing. At
his look she bent her head for an instant
over his card, which she held in her hand,
and when she glanced up the smile had
vanished. She looked slightly puzzled.
"ThiS is Mr. Ffolettc?" she inquired.
Sylvester bowed.
"Iou have come to sec me about the
new contract, | suppose" she resumed.
al have come to see you about buying
this place, Miss North, said Sylvester.
She was younger than he had supposed
younger even than he; the fact made
IL possible loT MIN W pun IL note vi lduleuI
in his voice.
Miss North looked more puzzled.
"You are Interested in real estate?" she
inquired. understood You We're alawyer.'
Sylvester stared at her. That she
should not have recognized his name had
not occurred to him. He enlightened her
81 am Sylvester Ffolctte." he an
nounced sour house, as you have doubt
less noticed, is next door to yours.
Her face cleared.
"Oh" she exclaimed. a beg your par
don, Mr. Ffotettc. | have not yet learned
the names of my ucighbors. Won't you
sit down? II is very good of you to call.
Sylvester sank Stiffiy into a garden
chair. He felt that things were not going
as he had intended.
81 have come to see about buying
the place" he repeated.
She looked at him, surprise plainly
written in her countcnance.
Il am afraid you have been misin-
formed she said at haven't the slight
est intention of selling" She laughed
breezy little laugh. "Why, I've only just
moved in, and I've hundreds of improve
mentS to make. You soc, | am already
building a conservatory, pointing TO the
framework that had Mortified the OLYMPIC
ans. at is going to cover IA quarter OF an
acre. And I'm going to have peacocks
too" She added.
Sylvester shuddcrcd.
"My father is anxious to buy the place
lust as it stands" he repeated with en-
phaSis. II am empowered to ask you to
name your price"
MISS NORTH regarded him tritle
impatiently.
al have just told YOU had no intention
of selling. Mr.. FfoIettc," she said.
Sylvester leaned forward confidentially
"Miss North" he said. 81 shall be per-
fcctly frank with YOU. am afraid you
have bought this place under a misap-
prehension.
"A misrepresentation" she murmured.
Sylvester continued in II kindly tone
81 understand perfectly that coming
from-er outside, you could not quite
understand the attitude of the Place, and
it is only fair to you to tell you now that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17

uOWH tIleTe.
Fritz was jovial man of rolling gait,
who bestrode horse as if he had been
born in the saddle. He regarded Sylves-
ter's mount with interest.
"Yours?' he inquired.
Sylvester admitted it.
Fritz nodded his head. 81 allus like t
keep my own, too, he confided. "Those
livery stable hacks they hire for tn cow
punchin scenes nd throw a fit if they
seen heifer."
Sylvester looked about him, dazed.
Behind the Office was tangle of scenes
leaning against each other at crazy angles,
and beyond was an open field ending in
a wash where a few oak trees grew.
"Where is Miss North?" he inquired.
Fritz jerked his thumb in the direction
of the wash.
"Over there, talkn' to the director" he
said. Hes pickn' TIL extras. If you're
friend O hers she's probably putin in a
good word for YOU
"EXtras?" said Sylvester questioningly.
Fritz laughed.
you're sure green" he volunteered.
Extras are the ones like you n me, who
don't git t. work reg lar"
SLOWLY it was borne in upon Sylvester
that the unspeakable Fritz expected
him to perform in the picture! He turned
to disllusion him, but stopped with his
words unspoken. Natalie North was rid
ing toward him. She was in habit of
green corduroy, and her coal-black horse
was curvetting with excitement.
Sylvester gradually became aware that
beside her was a man, obviously the
director, who was regarding him critically.
AS they approached the man spoke hur-
riedly.
Il understand you can ride" he said.
Sylvester stiffened.
81 have ridden little" he answered,
"at polo"
The man regarded him thoughtfully
Swim he asked
81 don't see what business it is" be-
gan Sylvester.
DO you SWIM" repeated the man i'm
patiently
Natalie laughed.
"Its my fault" she said. 81 should
have explained. Lester White, the man
play with, has just broken his leg, and
we cant start the new series"
Miss North tells me you can ride
interrupted lIolcomb hurriedly, land I'm
willing to give you a trial. We need some
one here who can ride like gentleman.
Those fellows"-he indicated the crowd
over his shoulder ride all right, but
they're cow-punchers. Now, you'-he
regarded Sylvester critically. you look
like gentleman, and you ought to film
well. Besides, you've fair mount" he
added. pointing to the winner of cups
"and that counts good deal. Wen start
the action now" he added, turning his
horse. Miss North will explain the first
situation"
He galloped away. Sylvester turned
upon Natalie and exploded with indgna-
ton.
"What-what is it, anyway" he in
CURED.
Ready" called Holcomb. well take
the rescue first while the horses are fresh.
You can ride down this way, Miss North.
The crowd is in the background. and your
horse SHES right there and bolts. Then
you-what's your name?' he demanded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17

ohS Vohc. ~ Ouc iclU' l. hey We SOt
to jump the wash before they hit the
water"
Sylvester followed his eye, and dis
covered a large tank edged with live-oak
boughs The director nodded.
"That's where you pull Miss North
from her horse and swim with her." he
said, pointing. "But I'll tell you about
that when we come to it," He broke
again into a hoarse below. mo, no, no,
no! Not there!" he roared, and galloped
down the field.
Sylvester turned his horse and regarded
Natalie with dignity. 1t did not better
his humor to discover that she was rock
ing back and forth in her saddle, helpless
with laughter.
81 am going home, he said "You may
explain to the director that am not in
his employ"
Natalie caught her voice with little
gasp.
"fie thought you were an extra!" she
gurgled. "Oh, can't help it., she added,
as she caught the wrath in his eye. "He
said you looked like gentleman"
Sylvester frightened the reins.
off you will kindly tell me the proper
direction to get out of this field, will go,
he said.
Natalie became suddenly serious.
"Oh, of course, if you are afraid" she
began solicitously.
Sylvester turned back.
afraid of what?' he asked quickly.
Natalie shrugged her shoulders.
at is dangerous, she admitted. "And,
of course, not being used to doing any
thing"
Sylvester spoke with evaporation.
IL am not afraid of anything!' he de-
clared. "You don't seem to understand
that my family must be considered
Natalie regarded him with faint, pa
tient smile.
81 understand perfectly, Mr.. Ffolette,'
she said sweetly "There is gap in the
hedge over there, and you will find the
road perfectly safe from there on.
She wheeled her horse and gave him a
view of her perfectly groomed back Syl-
vester hesitated; suddenly he spoke
through his teeth.
"tTo show you | am not afraid" said
he, 81 am willing to do anything you sug-
gest to-day. Will that satisfy your
Natalie beamed upon him.
81 knew you We're game!' she declared,
and Sylvester, in spite of his wrath, felt
warm glow down his spine. 1t did not last
long The director charged down upon
them and took Sylvester in hand. Almost
before he could protest. he found himself
facing horrible instrument of torture
operated by saturnine individual with
red hair Holcomb waved hand.
snow there's the camera he said
hurredly. "We'l film the runaway first.
You come through the gap over there,
following Miss North. When she reaches
the tank she will fall off her horse into the
water in a faint You jump your horse
into the water and drag her to the other
side. Do you get me?"
Sylvester found himself dumbly charg-
ing across the field, followed by crowd
of screaming extras.
TT was eight hours later that he entered
the studio and stood leaning weakly
against the door. His suit was a tattered
and mud-caked thing of the past, and his
puttees were no more. He had rescued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17

TT was eight hours later that he entered
the studio and stood leaning weakly
against the door His suit was tattered
and mud-caked thing of the past, and his
puttees were no more. He had rescued
Natalie four times before the critical taste
of Holcomb was satisfied. Afterward he
had done other things-various, but all
equally obnoxious. He had a hazy men,
DRY of snatchng her from the arms of
an Indian chief, of rescuing her from a
prairie fire. There was also more or less
distinct impression that he had crawled
four or five hundred yards along a rocky
wash dragging supposedly broken leg
after him.
AS he stood leaning against the door of
the studio Sylvester became aware that
Natalie was beside him, looking fresh
and trim in white suit and scarlet
hat.
"lm going to take you home in my
machine" she said. ats out in front"
He followed her YEARLY into the car,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-09
RETIREMENT OF


and r,maiU.ug members ur che .HH
met expressed Goo Mr Bryan iNDI.
sense ol personal regret
The CLOSE personal relationship Oh.
Nj. BRYAN and the president viii o.
reelected Ir the former rcitrt
course 81 was learned today nuth"'I-
t@ati,els. Mr. Bryan Intends {" corr
tuuc 70 stauu.h political supporter e.,
Mr Wilson core domestic AFFAIRS ana
believes ne Dnu even assist him 300 th'
sentiment hr hopes to build 40 i"r
the pIiu..p piles of investigation of dI-
put,s before nustlIti,a are begun.
Iltt to-day after thU note t" i'l
many I .u jos way tu Berlin M'
Urtun pluur Co issue from mis- home
o. statement outlining hI. position .i
tho questions that have arisen con- the
relations between tho United states
ana Germany Mr.. Bryan contends 81
would Doe better tu submit the cniu'
question Go am INVESTIGATING commit
toe aud pending JOS DELHI rutiuus have
American refrain from tukins passi'H'
uu ships carrying c~uutrahand. or
which venture into danger zones o'
tine high seas.
President wilson .s said Co. have
been opposed To- that idea. mot "ui
bo.pusc be- believed th' United state
boo effect, would thereby hc Welding hf
rights under international law H1t
because there was un guarantee ih 10
lawful American commerce w"ul" H'
if,c from dangers during discussion
That thcs, principle" are not OBJ.
sufficient @strourth ln American pub
lIp opinion Tor tho Washington GOV
eminent Go commit itself tu Fu firm
90 puii,y us might result Boa vIt. ls Oh
CONVICTION OF MI Bryan ana h' hupc-
tu test public sentiment iu H way tnri
VIII assist the president ua the AWnI.-
cam governments policy is developed
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-09
ORGANIZE TO PUT
ON AUTOMOBILE
ROAD RACE
Albuquerque Men Form Corp
Grafton to Finances Event
Between This City and
Magdalsna on July 4th.

with the organisation Of the Al
huguerque Automobile Racing associ-
the holding Of "a road race be-
this city ana M~agdaienn on In
de- pendcnce day. July. 3. has become
assured thing. Tho association has
been formed on a permanent nasis.
and rs activities will not cease with
the Albuquerque MaEdalcna event.
These are thc association officers:
u. X. y. sellers. president. Geroec n.
erals, vice president; Arthur y. Mot
san. secretary; sam stevens. troas-
urcr. Tho directors are Cuionci Sell
lers. Judge craig. Mr. MORGAN. Mr..
stevens, J.. n. y. Jones and Harry
Leonard.
The non FOR the race Is assured.
and the event Is cardcd without "ifs''
'ands'' or "suts.' The entries viii
close June % az q o'clock. the en-
trance fee being s..
Tue winaing car Will earn $500 Tor
its driver. second monrv will DO
$500 and third prize viii be between
sl0o and Se0o.
Tho cars viii start from Third
street and Central avenue. aceordins
90 present plans. and nnish az tho
same point.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-09
MORE STUDENTS or
NAVAL ACADEMY
INVOLVED
Three New Suspects in "Goug-
ing" Case Placed Under
Arrest; Daniels Broadens
Scope of Inquiry.

Annapolis. Md. June s.-unc n
sign in the navy who became 40 with
the receipt ~ his diploma upon grad
nation from the naval academy onfy
last week. and a midHhipman OF the
second class were today made uddi-
tional deefndants before the court A
inquiry which n investigating Inv
gouging scandal at the academy.
The additional defendants are; En-
sign W. A. Confer and Midshipman
A. g, Rogers. Midshipmsn Rogers
was present when the announcement
was mado 10y the court and NJ nee
Joined tho sevcn midshipmen who
were defendants when the case open
ed. The navy department has been
requested To order Ensign Confer 90
Annapolis nt once. Re Is on leave.
Commander Traut testified yestcr-
day that the evidence derived from
scraps Of paper found outside the cv-
animation room. tcvndod g. show
TINT Cnfcr had received assistance
ana that @ memorandum In the hand
writing 81 Rogers contained both
questions that were given In the cx-
animation and their answers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-09

crime with the possible added motive
Of robbery ON tho part of roniey; TINT
Conlcy wrote the notes found hy tho
body. that tpnlcy made several cone
niotius a0idavlts as 90 his connection
with the crime ana hat Conicy boz
making these statements WAS tryiur 60
protect himself
Mr. Patterson referred Goo the late
Judge Roun'a letter. s1yiuy That ud'r
months 90 continued dclihcration
he still was uncertain OF Franks
gunI and continued
ON my Investigation : cannot iind
whore tho executive has allowed "a
man to ho hanged when the trial
Judge was mot satisfied as g. his
uilt and 90 communicated Co the GOV
crnor. In addition 90 fhc doubt of
the trial judge We have The fact th1t
two justices OF our supreme court "a
their opinion tnat this applicant
has been denied o. fair trial.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-09
LYMAN ms IINNL FRIENDLY
TALK WITH PRESIDENT

For fifteen minute the president
ana Mr. Bryan tnikcd. -cXDhangius
words OF farewell Cordially ANA
without amy trace of feeling. the twn
men discussed the situation which rc-
suited in Mr. Bryan'H r-,sisuntion
Each spoke di-puasiunatoiy of the az
forcpg,s and of hig belief that the
other vrs doing what ne thought hest
fur the United states. Those VII"
nw them wore Touched with tho re-
-lrd the two men displayed fur each
ether.
Finally Mr. Bryan remarked that
hc knew the president vas a bury
mon ana that he would not dctaIu
him longer TIE two men oiaHr,u
bands
",;ud Uic.. E,I said each
Secretary BRYAN uoutdod Co fr.enH
to-day rn1f Doc slept ui night la
might for fu, first ,luu iu months
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-06-09
BARELA SUED
FOR $1,150 BY
MRS. B. A. BROWN

ed uuit in thc district court against
Eliroo Barcla Tor SLIGO. she alleges
Harcla assaulted her In her rooming
house on West Gold avenue one day
'ast August. and vas subsequently ar
rested for a. He got her 60 drop the
complaint she alleges. on condition
That he pay her sI.i50 In conpensa-
ton not only for tho alleged pain and
humiliation h suffered but for the
danage TO the reputation OF her
roomlng house. Payment. b. IS all
legged. was 90 have been made this
spring. brit Il h avcrrod that the de-
PENDANT failed 10 keep the alioged
agreement.