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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

Visit the Arbor 5o4 Kan. Ave-
Adv.
Control of the Batman Candy COM
pany, 720 Kansas avenue, has been
purchased by w. F. Richenbacher,
local real estate dealer, according to
an announcement this morning. The
change becomes effective at once.
Framing and silvering. Coe. s2s
Kansas Ave.-Adv.
Wall Paper Cleaner, Miller & Giles
pie, SS3 Kan. ave. Phone 955.-Adv.
For Sewer Pipe Phone s65. J. q.
Whelan & Co.-Adv.
Social dance at Moose hall Wednes-
day night by the Fraternal Brother
hood, Saunders orchestra. Admission
25c.-Adv.
Marie H Bromich, of Topeka, was
married to Howard G. Milligan, of
Kansas City, Mo-. May 20. in Kansas
City.
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-3Jc doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
Meet me at Batman's Candy Store.
w. j. Rickenbacher, manager.-Adv.
F.. A. Rooster. D. D. s.. ITO Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyOr-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
ork Stock Market.

New York Stock Market.
[CIose of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange re-
ported by Thos. ]. Myers. Broker. Colum
bian Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
ASKS 400 GUESTS
Saturday Night Club Prepares for Its
Annual Banquet.

Extensive preparations are being
made9 for the annual meeting of the
Saturday Night club, which will be
held Saturday evening in the Masonic
banquet hall. The extensive prep
arations are not confined to the
eats" Some stunts that will eclipse
the former high mark set by the club
are promised. Four hundred invita-
tionS have been sent out and the
responses indicate that the attendance
will also set a new record. The an
nual banquet of the Saturday Night
club is q treat for those fortunate
enough to obtain invitations
New York Cotton Market.
New York, May 23-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling uplands, 1900 Sales, 100
bales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is member Of the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
kanizatiJn. for the exclusive afternoon
qualification in Topeka.
The news is received in The State Jour
nal building orer wires for this sole pur-
pose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

Call 1877, Howard, for proper NOW
er sharpening.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

r. A. Rooster. D. D. s.. ITO Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyOr-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-3Jc doz. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

Meet me at Batman's Candy Store.
w. j. Rickenbacher, manager.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-23

Visit the Arbor. 5o4 Kan. Ave-
Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-07-31

a od dmrwn wnningH heahy auhe
tdF 10th
W l uyl
80 ~ " ~' ~ ~"s"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-07-31

Regular S1.00 and S1.25
Percale Shirts: all fast
colors; guaranteed to
wear and give service.
Now at ..............
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-20

ing along the terrace just beneath
me. In the dusk, | was uncertain
who they were, and then | heard
Philips clear, deep voice:
you're a rattle-brained. but
terfly-minded and extremely con-
ceited young person." he declared
but | have the misfortune TO love
you as l love life itself; SO, once
more, Mildred, darling, won't you
marry me?"
Mildred laughed.
Philip she said, 81 do believe
that's the thousandth time you've
asked ME that question. Please
don't do it again. My answer is
No"
"Milly," and Philips voice took
on new tone. II shall ask you
that question just once more. Re-
member, dear, only once. Come,
let us go back to the house"
| went downstairs and met the
pair just entering the house, and
then we went in to dinner.
Later on, as was the custom at
Maxwell Chimney's, We all gath
cred on the front veranda to
watch the moon rise.
This, of course, meant that
Philip Maxwell should establish
himself in the near vicinity of Mil
dred Leslie.
In her dainty white evening
gown, Mildred was a picture.
Gilbert Crane, neighbor, who
had strolled over, sat down beside
her and began to chat in low
tones, paying no attention to Phil
ip's naughty look. Presently
their attention was arrested by
what Miss Maxwell was saying.
Yes, he's coming tomorrow.
She had been reading a telegram
which a servant had just brought
her, and as she folded 1t away,
Mildred asked:
WHO is coming tomorrow?
Clearance, Earl of Clarendon"
was the proud reply.
Goodness. What a name. Is
he real live earl, and what's he
coming for?" r
Yes, indeed, he's real" said
Miss Maxwell, in reply to the first
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you ever saw"
AT any rate, Philip thinks SO, y
| said, smiling. and Miss Gardiner
returned an understanding glance
Yes" she agreed, but | don't
think Miss Maxwell Is altogether
pleased. She's awfully fond OF
Mildred. but | think she would
rather Philip should choose a diff
ferent type for a wife"
"But | doubt If Phillip will ask
his aunt's advice in such a mat
ter"
Indeed he won't; nor his un-
cle's either. Pills a dear fellow,
but those two old people have
spoiled him by humoring him too
much"
Phillip met us at the train. He
led the way to his big touring car
and bundled us into it. You sit
back, Peter" he directed, with
Mrs. Whiting and Miss Leslie, and
I'll take Miss Gardiner with me.
Well run around the country q bit
before we go home"
took my seat between these
two ladies'. feeling that, for the
next few days, at least, my lines
had fallen in pleasant places.
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He had taken her hands and
placed the spray of roses between
them, and still held the two little
hands, roses and all.
please let me go, Lord Claren-
don-please!"
But he detained her a moment.
Miss Leslie" he said, and his
choking voice betrayed his pas
sion, II won't keep you now-but
tonight you will give me an oppor-
tunity, won't you. to tell you"
Tonight, my lord, you are to
rave one dance with me, you
know"
"One? You promised me two!'
ooh, | never keep dance prom
ises!"
But I'm sure you will! Now
which shall be the first one that
| may call mine?"
Choose for yourself, my lord"
said Mildred, in her most demure
way.
Seven Is a lucky number. May
I have No. ~"
Eyes, I'll have that for you,"
with a laughing glance over her
shoulder, she ran away.
Soon after, standing in the low
hall, | watched Mildred Leslie
come dancing down the stairs. She
wore a short dancing gown OF
palest yellow chiffon, and in hel
shining curls nestled the tiny vel.
low roses. 1t was an unusual
color for a pronounced blonde tc
wear, but 1t suited her dainty
beauty, and she looked like q
spring daffodil.
OF course, she was Immediately
surrounded by would-be partners
but Philip Maxwell was not among
them.
"Sulky," said naughty Mildred
as l asked her where he was.
She finished the sixth dance
with me and as we sauntereC
about after the music ceased, VIC
met Philip.
1.-THE next dance is ours" he
said, looking at her in an ufismil
ing way.
Indeed, 1t isn't!" declared Mil.
dred, who had by no means for.
gotten to whom she had promised
the seventh dance.
ut is" said Philip, sternly
"Come!"
Better Co." I whispered in Mil.
dred's ear; hes In an awful
huff"
Meekly she allowed herself to
be led away, and Philip took her
out on the veranda.
I" Now" he said, as they passed
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stood within 1t.
Miss Miranda Maxwell was
Philips aunt, and, incidentally
was his devoted slave.
She and her brother Alexander
had lived In the old house fol-
many years, beloved and respected
by the townspeople of Hamilton,
though deemed perhaps a shade
too quiet and old-fogy for the ris-
ing generation.
But this was all changed when
their nephew Philip came to live
with them. He had been there
three years now and was a good
looking chap of about 23, who had
been an orphan since childhood.
After his school and college
days, his uncle had invited him
to make his permanent home at
Maxwell Chimneys, and Philip
had accepted the invitation.
1t was generally understood
that he would eventually inherit
the place, together with Alexan-
der Maxwell's large fortune, and
so far as social life went, he was
already master of Maxwell Chin
neys.
| had known Philip all through
college, and had made frequent
visits at Maxwell Chimneys.
was favorite with both the old
people. and / fully returned their
regard.
Miss Maxwell herself showed
me to my room, and as she left
me at the door, she gave a moth
erly little pat to my shoulder, say
ing: Now, Peter, dear boy, Phil
fps man will look after you, but
II everything isn't just to your
liking let me know, won't you?"
Sure he will, Aunt Miranda,
brike in Philips gay voice, as he
passed us in the hall; look alive,
now, Peter, and tog yourself for
dinner at once. Drop down to the
terrace as soon as you're ready"
After | was dressed, | stepped
out onto the balcony through my
own window, lured by the beauty
OF the scene before me. | stood
at the balcony rail, and as | look
! ed down | saw two people stroll
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some one quite different"

some one quite different"
"Who?" | asked in astonish-
ment, but just then we were in
terrupted, and | had no answer
tony question. But it bothered
me.
I could get no opportunity to
speak to Philip again on the mat
ter until that evening after dinner
The ladies had all gone to dress
for the dance, and Philip and
chose to smoke in the rose garden.
But again my intention came to
nought, for Earl Clarence Joined
us.
1t was after dark, but by the
faint light of moon which mad
not yet risen, we saw what SEEM
ed almost like a fairy being COM
ing toward us. 1t was Mildred,
and she was wrapped in a volum-
nous cloak of pale blue.
oh" she exclaimed, drawing
back as she recognized us, 81
thought you were the gardener!
do you want a gardener
said |; won't | do for one?"
WELL" and Mildred hesitated
II was just dressing for the dance
you know, and / found l must
have-simply must have some oil
those tiny yellow roses, that grow
over there. l never dreamed I'd
meet anybody"
ut doesn't matter that you
have met us, DEAR" said Philip
gently; "I'll cut some roses fol
you-which ones do you want?
Milly was tease, there was nj
doubt about it. She smiled a
Philip, and then turning deliber
ately to the earl, said, You're
nearest to the yellow rose tree
won't you cut me some, please?
Philip spoke no word, but stood
for a moment looking at the CIR
he loved. Then, in tense. un
natural voice, he said, clarendon
will you look after Miss Leslie?'
and, turning on his heel, walked
rapidly away.
"Milly," said the earl, eageri'
stepping toward her.
Lord Clarendone," she sal,
coldly, will you be SO very kin,
as to pick me a few yellow roses
and let me hasten back to tn,
| house?"
He selected a charming clustel
of roses and, taking his penknif,
from his pocket, cut them for her
and stood trimming off the thorns
"Will you consider them a gif
I, from me? And will you let then
n1e,en-'
oh, no, they don't mean any
| thing-Sot anything at all-yet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-20
CHAPTER III.
Saucy Mildred.

I'm SO glad we're going tc
have dance tonight" said Edith
Whiting at luncheon next day.
"Oh, so am l." declared Mil
bred.
Give me four Hesitations,
won't you. Miss Leslie?" said |.
why, how can you expect it,"
she exclaimed. "There'll be a lot
of strange men here from all the
country round, and I'm going to
give them all my dances. can
dance any day with you men who
are staying in the house"
DO you mean that, Miss Les
lie?" exclaimed Clarendon, in
such apparent CONSERVATION that
everybody laughed.
ION second thought, I'll give
you one apiece, all around" said
Mildred, gaily.
Philip sat next her at the table.
You'll give me more than
that" he said, in low tone, "or
else you needn't give me any"
Very well, said Mildred airly,
you needn't have any. Lord Clar-
endon, il you care for two dances
tonight, | have an extra one that
has just been returned with
thanks, which you may have
That afternoon Philip and |
CHANGED to find ourselves alone
for a time. We sat in a shady
corner of the veranda and he
looked moody and glum. Finally
he threw his cigar away, and said,
frankly. what would you do with
her, Peter?"
DO you want me to answer you
seriously" | said, ''or flippantly?'
Seriously, please
"Then / think you'll have to
teach her a lesson. You let her
go too far, Philip; and you may
find, when you try to curb her,
you can't do it,"
II know | cant, King; she's
reached that point already
Then begin as soon as posi-
BILE. Tell her that she must either
be engaged to you or not. And If
she is engaged to you, she must
stop flirting with the earl
Good heaven, Peter. is isn't
the earl that bothers me. It's
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out of hearing, with whom are
you going to dance this next
dance. with me or with that con-
founded foreigner"
with him, Philip" said Mil
dred, very quietly. II promised it
to him before the party began"
| turned away and strolled idly
through the rooms. Seeing Miss
Maxwell sitting alone in a corner
of the drawing room, | went and
sat by her for a few moments
chat.
She seemed preoccupied, and
after some perfunctory answers to
my trivial remarks, she said:
Peter, there is something
wrong with Philip. / can't imag-
inc what 1t is, but for a week or
more he has been so different. It
began all at once.
"One day last week he came to
luncheon looking so harassed and
worried that my heart ached for
him.
~ talked to his uncle about It,
and he. too, had noticed it. He
thought perhaps it might be
money difficulties of some sort,
and he offerd to increase Philips
allowance. But Philip said he had
no debts and plenty of spending
money. So we are at our wits
end to understand it."
Does he talk frankly to you of
Mildred?"
"Oh, yes; he hopes to win her.
| think he tries to persuade HIM
self he will succeed, while really
she is breaking her heart over her
filtration with Gilbert Crane"
But Gilbert Crane! Why, he's
a friend Of Philips"
II know it. And | think Philip
is as much hurt by Gilbert's
treachery as by Mildred's tickle
ness. But 1 cannot think that It
is this affair that worried Philip
so last week. For then Mildred
hadn't come, and Gilbert was
right here all the time, and he
and Philip were inseparable. No,
it's something else, and | can't
imagine what.
ooh, Peter, can't you find out
what 1t is, and then I'm sure we
can help him."
I assured Miss Miranda that I
would try. Then Mr.. Maxwell
came In and Joined us, and the
tenor Of our conversation changed.
The drawing room was the
front room on the left, as one en-
tered the great hall that ran
through the center OF the house.
Back of 1t was the billiard room;
Continued on Page Three.)
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CHAPTER III.
"MaXwelI Chimneys."

"Oh, how stunning" cried
Irene Gardiner, for just then we
whizzed up the driveway to the
Maxwell house.
Alexander Maxwell had chosen
to call his beautiful home Max
well Chimneys," and the place
was as picturesque and unusual as
its name. 1t had chimneys of the
reddest of red brick. and these
stuck up all over the roof of the
many-gabled house and even pre-
scented the novel spectacle of fire
place right out on the broad front
veranda.
AS we neared the veranda, a
CHEEKY voice shouted Hello" and
Tom Whiting ran down the steps
to meet us. Then the wide front
door swung open, and the old
doorway made fitting frame for
the gentle lady of the house who
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-20
CHAPTER I.
Concerning Opportunities.

SohsCfhhS opportunities.
Peter King-please-PeteI
King-Peter King!"
With a telegram on his tray the
belboy traversed the crowded
hotel dining room, chanting his
monotonous refrain, until | man.
aged to make him realize that
owned the above name, and per.
suaded him to hand over the mes
sage.
1t was Characteristic of the
sender.
House party. Take after
noon train Saturday. Stay
Tuesday. I. G.
PHILIP MAXWELL.
was more than willing to take
the designated train. Philip had
a genius for arranging parties of
congenial people, and moreover,
the telegram assured me that at
least one of my fellow guests
would prove attractive. For the
letters 81. g." meant nothing more
nor less than that Irene Gardiner
would be there.
Tho | had met this young wo-
man only twice, she already ex-
ertsd a fascination over me such
as / had never before experienced.
She, too, went down to Hamil-
ton on the afternoon train. She
was entirely at her ease as we pur-
sued our journey.
us 1t large party we're travel
ing toward?" ! asked, as we near
ed Hamilton.
81 don't know said Miss Gardi-
ner. Miss Maxwell invited me-
and the only other guest she men
toned In her letter, beside your
self, we're Mildred Leslie and the
Writings"
"You mean Mildred's sister Ed.
ith and her husband?"
Eyes; you know Edith married
Tom Whiting"
81 remember Edith as a beauty
but | haven't seen Mildred since
she was a youngster."
Prepare yourself for a sur
prise, then; she's grown up to be
the most fascinating little witch
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question. 'T was SO afraid he
wouldn't come that I didn't tell
you l had asked him. But now
yon girls must make yourselves
particularly charming, and give
him a good time"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-17
worth"
nRETTER RARlEsv TEST.

The Idaho Congress of Mothers will
open the years campaign with wei.
fare exhibit and Better Babies" test to
be staged at the Gem State fair. The
fair directors have made the neces-
sary appropriation and the commit
tees are at work arranging the de-
tails. The number of babies to be ex
amined will be limited to 100.
For those unacqusinted with the OBJ
ject of such tests 1t might not come
amiss to explain briefly what it is and
the object to be obtained. The scien-
tific baby test is a popular, yet
scientific and educational movement.
to insure better babies and a bet
ter race. 1t consists of entering. exam
lining and awarding prizes to children
of five years or less on the same basis
or principles that are applied to live
stock shows.
The scientific baby test insures a
better race of Americans because 1t
teaches parents how to improve the
physical condition of children born
and to protect those yet unborn. 1t
rouses interest in the conservation of
child life and health and in all forms
of child welfare. 1t FORCES a connect
ing link between parents and teaches,
between the home and the scientific
study of child life. 1t promotes civic
interest in children of the commu-
nifty, their schools and recreations.
RULES.
Contest open to all babies of Idaho
between the ages of ~ months and As
months.
Number of examinations limited to
100.
All entries close Sept. 20.
All appointments and examinations
will be made in order in which ap-
plications are received.
Notice of date and hour of appoint
ment for examination will be mailed in
ample time before the contest opens.
All questions on blanks submitted
to parents must be answered.
Entry blanks mailed on request. Ad-
dress Mrs. T. d. McMahan. 1113
North Twentieth street, Boise. Idaho.
The committee reserves the right to
contagious disease when presented for
examination.
Examinations will begin at 10 a. m.
Sept. 26, at the fair grounds.
Awards will be made Friday, Oct. 10,
at time ana pace 10 DC announced
through the press.
Babies from the northern district
will be examined Sept. rs, Idaho
county and northward; central district
Sept. 81. south of Idaho county and
west of Minidoka eastern district
Sept. %, Minidoka county and east
ward.
An interesting program and demon
STATIONS will be given in the baby pa
vilion Thursday Sept.,2S.
A rest room for mothers and babies
will be maintained with a trained nurse
and assistants in attendance.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-17

their variety and wholesomeness, have
been procured. The Great Workman
Shows the entire week. Five full days
of recreation, entertainment and in
SEPARATION await visitors in a fuller
measure than ever before. A cordial
invitation is extended to you to visit
the magnificent exhibit of agriculture,
live stock. mineral and horticultural
products of Idaho, that the natural re-
sources of this great state may be
realized and appreciated.
Every farmer should be interested
in the success of his county fair as
We'll as the state fair. The farmer
who exhibits the best of his products
demonstrates to the commonwe alth
what can be produced in his particular
locality. Ii you have produced any
thing good during the year of 1916,
bring it to the fair Sept. &c to 80.
Bring something to show your neigh
Dor that you are helping to improve
farm products, live stock and poultry.
Encourage the boys and girls to eX-
hibit something each year. 1t will Gre
ate an incentive for better things along
agricultural lines. The housewife
should exhibit preserves. pies, cakes
break. needlework and the best of any
thing and everything made or grown
Attend the fair each day if possible
You will live longer and be a better
neighbor by mixing with the city and
country folks. Bring the whole fam
lily; you will enjoy it more, and sc
will they. Get the fair spirit, don't
let the secretary furnish all the pep
be a live wire for the upbuilding OF
your state fair.
Exhibits at the fair appeal directly
to the people actually engaged in
furthering an industry upon which
rests all other lines of trade. We need
your patronage and honestly believe
we can give you more than YOU
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-17
GEM STATE FAIR
Will HAVE many
GREAT FEATURES
Secretary Henderson, Is
sues Letter in Which He
Tells of Preparations for
the Event.

Five full days of the Gem STATE
fair is the title of n letter being
sent broadca.t over Idaho to the news
papers by o. P Henderson,, secre-
tary of the feir. In the letter the Sec
rotary tells why the fair is going to
be the biggest and best fair ever held
In the state. His letter is as follows:
''In offering the second ann Jersary
OF this institution to the people of
Idaho. we believe the elimination of
months of efforts will prove the best
balanced event of it's kind since the
inception of state fairs in. Idaho.
educational features lave been
planned and prepared, in cooperation
with state and government agency,
that will reflect the splendid agricul-
tural and livestock progress of the
state and serve as = guide to still
greater prosperity.
Amusement features surprising
previous efforts, and remarkable for