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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
'EvERYTOWN'-P
Commercial Club Plans Original Stunt
for Wednesday Dinner.

''Everytown,' playlet in two
scenes, depicting common woes of
ciaI clubs, will be one of the numer-
Gus stunts on the program of the
1916 model, twenty cylinder member
ship dinner to be given at the Com
mercial club Wednesday evening at
$50 o'clock.
The playlet is written by the
stunts" committee of the club: Roy
Bone, George Godfrey Moore r. P.
Bennett and B. B. Eitelman, and de-
picts every day experiences of the
membership committee of a chamber
of commerce. The stunts of the even
ing will be pulled off on a specially
constructed stage which will be erect
ed in the dining hall.
Four character, A. lite Wadd, Mr..
Booster, Mr.. Push and Mr.. Hustler,
the former a business man and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
WINNING A FORTUNE
Former Kansas Minister Writes Book
on the Pursuit of Mammon.

Winning a Fortune" a new book
by l.. w. Klinker, former Kansan, is
now on sale in Topeka. 1t is west
ern book, dealing with facts, fiction
and romance, covering almost every
phase of specializing, money making
and accommodating wealth. 1t is inter-
esting reading and carries informa-
ton that will be of value to every
body.
L. w. Klinker, the author of the
book is in Topeka for few days and
is the guest of NJ. F. Rigby. He lived
in Kansas for four years, but makes
his home in Los Angeles He was for
merly preacher at lola and Peabody,
and at one time occupied a pulpit at
Herington.
Mr.. Klinker spoke Sunday at the
First Christian church in place of DR..
o. L. Cook, who has gone to Lawrence
to attend the state convention of the
Christian Missionary society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
AT The THEATERS
At the Hip.

Movie patrons will laugh again to-
day at that funny screen comedian,
Chas. Chaplin, who will be seen at the
Hip theater in "a Mix Up which is
a general review of his past successes
showing some of the best scenes and
it is said to be his best and funniest
efforts.
The serial picture Meal of the
will be the only chance to see this
picture it is now to appear only
on Monday of each week.
Russell Brothers and Mealy, in
their comedy acrobatic and trambo
line act, and McManus and Carlos,
and a Piano. will constitute the
vaudeville for the first half of this
week.
At the Novelty.
For the first half of this week at
the Novelty there will be some old
faces and many new ones. Kitner,
Haynes and Montgomery in the
sketch 'Swells at Sea" will be the
familiar faces to be seen and while
Japs as a rule look alike the Ishikawa
Brothers, four in number, will be
new to Topeka and it is said they
are great.
Topeka has a few gay .deceivers who
are familiar faces. but Vardman, who
will be the Gay Deceiver on the Nov
city bill will be somewhat different
from the rest.
They say Eddie Barto and Florence
Clark can sing and dance and that
Sam Mint and Clarence Wertz do
some eccentric comedy at the opening
of the vaudeville bill after the Para
mount Travelogue has shown us
around the Island of Jamaica.
At the Grand.
Tonight and all week twice daily
2:30 and $3.50 at the Grand The Sails
bury Animal Life pictures will be
seen. DIR. Orville Reese will lecture.
The Morning Echo. of Bakersfield
Cal, says: 1T took Edward A. Sails
bury. who is here exhibiting the pic
lures, ten years to secure them and
the expense of the collection is esti-
mated at $4,000. They are instruc-
tive to children and to other city
jewellers. but they are not least inter-
esting, by any means, to the sports
men who have spent many happy DAYS
with rod and gun in the mountains
or on the plain.
At the Electric.
the World Finn Corporation pre-
seEts the five-part photoplay, "Evi-
Macpherson's successful drama of
that name The production was re-
Gently seen at one of the leading New
York theaters.
The story deals with the manners
of what is known in England as the
smart set.'' BY force of circum-
stances. and quite innocently, Lady
Wimbourne is compromised in the
eyes of her husband, who divorces her
and goes away to the war.
The good-natured friend of both
endeavors to reconcile the pair but
the husband is inexorable, until the
transgressor against the wife's happi-
ness signs confession generating
her The husband and wife come to-
gether again and live happily
Ine indian scenes were taken in
Florida. A novelty in the form of a
flying bullet has been introduced into
the picture.
Evidence" will be shown at the
Electric theater today and Tuesday.
At the Cory.
| With each of the four acts teeming
with action and unusually powerful
climaxes, "A Yankee From the West, .
| a Mutual Masterpiece in four acts
produced by the Majestic studios
promises a greater sensation than the
publication of Opie Reid's celebrated
novel, from which it was adapted
This stirring Masterpicture not only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
SCHOOL RILEY DAY
HOosier Poems Will Be Read Over
Country October z.

Washington, Oct. A. = Secretary
Lansing today made the suggestion to
school superintendents throughout
the country that one of James Whit
comb Riley's poems be read in each
school on Thursday, OCTOBER, the an
niversary of Mr.. Rney's birth.
In doing so, the secretary called at
tention to the fact that Mr.. Riley and
William Dean HowellS are the last
two survivors of a generation of great
literary men who were distinctly
American and did much in poetry and
prose to reveal the characteristic
beauty and struggle of American life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

latter three the membership commit
tee of a commercial club, will be de-
picted by Moore, Bone, Eitelman, ana
Bennett. The first scene will show
the store of lite Wadd. The stunts
committee has been working on the
play for several days.
1t is expected that at least 800 buSl-
ness men will make reservations Tor
the big dinner. Already, nearly zUV
reservations have been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
Visit Great Dam.

Boise, Idaho, Oct. Especial trains
over the United States governments
railroad today carried thousands of
southern Idaho people to Arrow Rock
to attend the dedication of the great
dam built to store the flood waters
of the Boise river. The dam stores
up water which will irrigate $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
Peace Medal to Wilson.

Washington, Oct. 4.-President Will
son received a medal today from the
American School Peace league in
recognition of his pre-eminent services
in the cause of peace. The medal was
presented by Mrs. Fannie Fern An
drews of this city, who was accom-
panied to the White House by P. p.
Claxton, United States commissioner
of Pduca tim
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
PELTzER WILL is FILED
Virtually All of Estate of Real Estate
Man Goes to Widow.

Kansas City, No., Oct 4-The will
of Theodor Peltzcr, wealthy real es-
tate broken, who fell to death from
the window of his offices on the fifth
floor of a downtown building last
Wednesday. WIS filed in the probate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
THE WEATHER RECORD.

Following are observations at the United
States weather bureau for the tweuty-
four hours ending at O'Clock this morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
LOCAL MENTION.

Ray Smith, IF Emporia, is the guest
of his uncle, II. E. Smith, AS East
Eleventh stre ct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
In War Times.

Tramp-Please, mum. I'm a Bel
gian refugee
Lady-Are you? Mention a town in
Belgium.
Tramp (cogitating moment)-I
would, mum, but they have all been
destroyed-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
New York Stock Market.

iClose of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. j. Myers. broker. Coltm-
bian Bldg.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

Have you suit or overcoat made
to measure, $3.50, at Olof Ekberg,
708 Kansar ave.. second floor.-Adv.
An athletic exhibition, open house
and a Current Topic club dinner will
usher in tie fall season of the Central
Y. NJ. c. A. this evening. The Current
Topic dinner with w. E. Connolley as
speaker gill begin at 6:15 o'clock and
adjourn at 7:45 o'clock when the Y
public and the program in the gym.
swim ming pool and bowling alleys
will begin.
on that lumber bill. Phone s65. ]. B.
Thelan & Co., I'll z. 4th.-Adv.
The following marriage licenses
were issued this morning from the
office of the probate court: James
10, both of Topeka; Barton Palmer
Phelps, 80, 1918 Clay street, and
Bertha Rowles, 20, 1858 Harrison
street.
Suits dry cleaned 75c. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phorc s653.-Adv.
An election of officers will be held
by the Shrine club tonight.
We upholster and refinish all kinds
of furniture; make a speciality of auto
| mobile tops. Phone us for an esti-
mate. The Jordon Upholstering Co,
1406 w. Sixth. Phone 2123 Black
Adv.
William Shaver, Fred voiIand and
Robert Stone will go to BeIleville
Wednesday. where they will deliver
addresses Wednesday evening at a
meeting of Belleville Masons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
TOO LATE Tn mssSIFy.

FOR RENT-Modern apartment 3 rooms.
nicely furnished; also new modern q
rooms unfurnished. Phone 1910 Blue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

Imperial, Cal. this year sold
100000 worth of cantaloupes-
4,665 carloads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

Iva Mae Harrison, daughter of Mrs.
Mary Harrison of 1913 Buchanan
street. died September 20 in Pasadena,
Cal The body was taken to ST. Johns.
Kan, for interment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

Have you suit or overcoat made
to measure. $3.50, at Olof Ekberg
70S Kansar ave-. second floor.-AdV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

The funeral of Robert J. Van Fleet
who died Saturday, was held this aft
ernoon from Penwell's chapel. Inter-
ment in Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Edwin Burt, age IS, died this morn
ing at his home at MunSon and High
land avenues. He is survived by his
wife and one son, Byron Burt, of
Fargo, N. D. The funeral will he held
at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
from the home. Intermert in Mount
Hope cemetery. ssGor --s-szlO s5ts5e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

held Saturday afternoon and the body
was taken to Troy, N. Y, for inter
meTlt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

Mrs Anna Reynolds, age SO, died
Sunday morning at her home at
Twenty-third and Fillmore streets.
The funeral was held this afternoon
from Stonestreet's chapel Interment
in Mount Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

1t will pay you - UT estimate
on that lumber bill. Phone SOS. J..
Thelan & Co., I'll z. 4th.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

An election of officers will be held
by the Shrine club tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-04

Suits dry cleaned 75c. Topek:
Laundry Co. Phorr 3653.-Adv.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
ALASKA NOTES
(From Our Exchanges.)

Warm Spring Bay, where there are sixty qualified voters, did not have an opportunity to express their preference for the different candidates at the election on November 3rd, owing to the non arrival of ballots and election supplies The postoffice of Warm Spring Cor Baranolf as it is officially knowm was abolished couple of years ago. since which time the residents of the Springs have had to depend on passing gas boats for their mail ser vice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
GERMANS USE SILENT GUN

LONDON.-Col F F. Swmton has given out through the London press bureau the following statement con corning a silent gun the Germans are using:
 "In our center the enemy is employ ing a silent gun which may be pneu- matic or worked by some mechanical contrivance
 "There is no report of the discharge the projectile travels through the air without any of the warning made by an ordinary shell. and the first notice to be received of it's arrival is the de tonation. So far the weapon has done no damage"
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Alaska needs immigrants from northern countries who know how to make the farm produce the most un- tier these climatic conditions. There lore, Il would seem that d special ef lort should be made to advertise Alas ha ill Norway and Sweden. II the commercial club is going to advertise III newspapers. why not send an ad- NeftlSement 10 some Scandinavian newspaper, calling attention to the resources ot this undevelopcd country |. --rairbanks Citizen
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR THE NOME DAILY NUGGET AND GET 4 WAR MAP FREE
LAND OF MANY ATTRACTIONS

The lately disseminated knowledge oi Naskae unique scenic has resulted in bringing ever1nceaSng o tourists to her shores and one and all from the least tray base globe have departed filled with wonder
 beauties the tremendous display of act n this heretofore little known country.
 That Alaska has offer to the tourist than of the famed o Europe ica beauties has been amply attcsted by those who competent o know
 Where the wonders of the for of glaciers of Switzerland combined tremendous dwarf comparative nSignfcance the best those countries have t offer.
 NoNherc ThiIe found thc equal of such lofty, peaks o Kmley FairWeahcr and NJ Elias all nearly higher than the age ungfrau Mt Blanc the Matter such mighty glaciers oi the to from the comfortable of steamship deck.
 nowhere be such array @ mouldene volcanoes, smoke found eight thousand feet above the of southern shores
 Added these which occupy but comparatively small oi territory the the arntcror where the majestic Yukon flowing silent grandeur through land fee Tor display of mining absorbng scarcely needed in vounnous the o host o a large or larger than many o the famous rivers Of the earth.
 These still section larger than the bd o Massachusetts Rhode Island Delaware and Mary land which while lacking ot absorbing interest because o the diversity o activities presenting does practically known method of the 10 the highest modern development all within the o three hours ride
 In addition the phases oi Seward Peninsula attractions reindeer seal and waru and also in its quaint and curious Eskimo
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The use of keystone drill on the ground owned by Tom Atkin and Tom Mckinnon. on Candle creek, a tribu- tary of Talalena river. which in turn empties into the Kuskokwim. proves that a very rich and extensive pay streak has been encountered. The drill holes show an average of $7 to the square foot of bedrock for a width of over 4So feet. near the upper part Of the creek. Nearer the mouth of the stream the pay is not so rich being spread over wider area
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Two citizens of CordoVa, one an Englishman and the other a German, forgetful of the fact that president Wilson had charged all good citizens in Il terrific battle to settle t dispute as to the superiority of the two ma tions. The Teuton put up a stift fight, being scarcely recognizable when he was forced to admit the superiority of the Englishman.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The business men of Fairbanks are considering ways and means to raise sufficient money to build a road to the scene of the new strike on the TOlovana They are alive to the ben efits to be derived from capturing the trade of the camp and will endeavor to have roadhouses established be tween the two places
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The Yukon Gold Company, Dawson. is preparing to handle thousands of cords of wood in preparation for next summers operations for thawing pur- poses. An enormous quantity of wood is used each summer by the com panY.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
HOME COOKING.

Tho Coffee House and Restaurant of Mrs. NebIine is the only place te. get homo cooking. Lunches and short orders will receive the best of atten
 ton. Dinner served from five o'clock on. and it can't be beat. Next door to the Surprise store. tf
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Petersburg claim population ol over 1000 people. IL has a $l5.0OO water gravity water system owned by the city. Water is upplied 10 resi- |dences for $l 50 per month The ordi nance provides that all exposed water pipes must be laid at least 90 inches under the surface
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The annual report of the Alaska experimental stations show that dur lnS the season of 1918 ketchillan en- Joyed the greatest rainfall of any place ih Alaska. with l4S.S7 inches to it's credit, with the month of April recoro missing. Cordova holds second plac. with only llal1 inches, Juneau. S0.7o inches; Seward, 4o.75 inches Nome loo9 inches. At Skagway 10.gl inches record for the balnce of the year.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

German capitalists interested in cop per properties in the Musk uIina and kotsina districts are said to be plan hins the installation Of shelter with sufficient capacity to handle custom work in addition 10 the tonnage from the1r own properties. There are many promising copper properties in that district. being from l2 to 20 miles rom Streina, on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway. About 40 men were employed last summer doing de yelopment work in the two districts
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Tired of life and Respondent be- cause she could see no way by which she could leave the life of shame she was living, Bertha Brown. of Koyukull. mixed a dose of antiseptic tablets and drank the connection with suicidal intent She is an old timer in the Arctic
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Several holdups have occurred in Juneau recently and the police have decided to make clean-up and will issue an order for all men to move along who cannot show that they have means of support The citizens are applying to the chief of police for per mlts to carry revolvers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
CLIMATE OF SEWARD PENINSULA

impression general among those who have visited this section Alaska that close proximity the Arctic Circle Seward necessity partakc the characteristic Fgd This idea partially confirmed by the photographs usually depicting mdwnter which M thousands to friends the "Ousdc.
 It truly that the medium cannot be made o show the the land the open and thu @ pac the disseminated by writers o the blood school backed by portraits which ourselves furnsh in profusion.
 It doubtless striking blow the of cherished belief o state that varieties Of Towering plant lie and species including the various and tN growhs.
 So as the have melted the change from winter oarv coat the green almost magical This transition is that the slopes delicate flowers are freouenv found proximity beated snow banks e almost continuous sunshine causes marvellous accecrau"n growth in all forms o plant lite
 rnp lettuce radshcs onions kae spinach and other varieties d c harr vegetables develop with marvellous rapdi and are
 ost urnassnc quality because of their rapid growth Potatoes and cabbaec may be grown proper selection o soil and seed
 From carly May August the day light IS continuous and al oupb the sun sinks three hours below the horizon there vet fingers beautiful mellow twilight
 The summer season short is but the verant SpendS 6 c long summer days amply compensate for the longer winter which while cold is generally imagined A many c winter season upon the most enoyabc part {" the 
 The winter season the great play tune o the Northern
 , Dances fairs thcatrcals and indoor athce sports contr he much to inc social life while skiing and sshng behind dog arc forms of amusement much nduged by oot sex general the people live quite as eom'r''"e Ill ' ~ " ~ of saubrious cimcs
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The steamer King Fisher, belonging to the New England Fish Company. lost her wheel recently near Yakutat A storm was raging at the time but fortunately another steamer was near and assisted the disabled craft to a place of safety
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

A Fairbanks exchange rises to re mark that the Seward Gateway now claims the largest circulation of any paper in Alaska. The Skagway Alas kan also claims the honor. It's a case of horse and horse.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

There has been organized in Doug las a "Child's Welfare Club" which has for it's mission the help and eleva- tion of the children of the town
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The markets of Fairbanks are ad- vertising turkey for 10 cents per pound, the same price as is asked by dealers on the coast.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
ALWAYS IN STYLE

If you have your suit pressed clrlu= ed and repaired by us
 We will make them look like ueS> Ne do dry ur gasoline elr.uue We do steam cleaning.
 We make alterations.
 We do cleaning, pressing and re pairing for Ladies and Gentlemen. We make a specially of making and repairing furs.
 First class workmanship.
 All work guaranteed Our prices are reasonable Once customer always customer.
 Come and see us. we will 4..e you our prices before We do your work. We appreciate your patronase
 NOME TAILORING COMPANY, Between Segerstrom and Hagen and
 Zehners jewelry stores
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
front as a nurse.

Ten former students of the Fair banks high school are now at the Washington University.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Mrs. Bartlett announces that her her dancing class will meet every We'd nesday and Friday at K. K. hall from now on.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Juneau claims the finest hospital building in any city north of Seattle.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

Miss Burpee, formerly matron at the hospital, has gone to tho
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09

The Nugget Is giving it's subscribers nore telegraph news than any other paper ill Alaska and will continue ta do so. Send in your name and have he Nugget delivered tu your hnue or .}ee Do il now.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-09
SPRING DRESS GOODS

In plaids, roman stripes, brocaded with plain colors. Silks and serees to match. All new goods, latest style. Now it the time to get good seleo ton.
 MRS. ]. WANGER'S
 2nd Ave. opp. Court House.