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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
SAVED WAGON CALL
Stranger, Full Cargo, Bumped Into
Rear End Hoodlum Wagon.

Jess Huff found something stronger
than iced tea Sunday and drank
enough to make him noticeable on
the street He wandered down West
Fifth street toward the police station.
Harvey Parsons, chief, and S. A. Alb
bolt, detective, were sitting in front
of the station.
Here comes ship with a big car
CO." said Abbott, IT am going to see
whether he's on the right course"
Huff meandered on down the street.
The patrol wagon was standing just
south of the station and just before
he reached it Huff missed the curbing
and walked against the rear end of
the wagon. If the door had been
open he would have fallen in.
Where You going?" demanded Alb
bolt.
Whats it to yuh?" asked Huff.
81 guess you don't know where you
are" said Abbott, but you've come
to the right place. This is the police
station"
1.-The - it is grunted Huff. I'm
headed for Forty-second street.
well, friend" said Abbott, you're
a long ways from Forty-second street,
wherever that is. and you're a poor
risk in your condition on the street.
It's the bull pen for you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

to Topeka where they will EIake their
home. Those present were; MIR. and Mrs.
Lester Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Campbell, Mr. and Mrs: F. E., Cunningham,
Frank Slusher Mr.. and Mrs. T. Roy
Hoover and little son, Berg, of Argentine,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bechtsl and little son,
Victor, Miss Gwendolyn Beeler. Miss Dro-
bell and Mr. e Eager
The Mizpah society of the Third Presby-
terrain church, will hold an all day quilting,
Wednesday, at the church. -4
has spent the past six weeks with his
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Noblett, 516 Lafayette street, will return
home this week.
Young of Richland. Kan, were guests
Sunday OF Miss Gussie Losh, Lake street.
Mrs. Thomas Glenn of Lecompton. WIS
the guest of her sister, Mrs w A. Smith
last week.
Earl and Charles Mendenhall of 1901
East Tenth avenue, left Sunday evening
for Lawrence, Kan, where they will spend
/ a few weeks
Mrs. Frank Slusher will entertain the
Fleur-de-L Lis Art club. Wednesday after
noon at her home, 520 East Eighth avenue.
The Plus Ultra class of the Third Pros
byterian church, will hold the regular
meeting Tuesday evening, with Miss
Gladys Wingert, at her home, 194 Twiss
avenue.
Candidates running for office will hold
a political meeting, Tuesday evening ut
Ripley park. The Santa Fe apprentice
band will furnish music.
Mrs. H. S. Cornelius of 224 North Lake
street, who underwent operation at 4
local hospital last week, is slowly re-
covering.
The funeral of little Frances Wakefield.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Wakefield
was held Sunday afternoon at the family
home in Locust street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
SANTA FE.
Notes and personals from Santa Fe.
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street.
telephone between and 10 a. En-. $3.50; ;
other hours. 4751 K-2.

Charles Fountain, foreman in the paint
department of the coach shops, has gone
on business trip to Argentine, FIT. Madi-
son and Chicago.
Robert McKitrick of the mechanical je-
partment at Argentine has returned to
work after few days spent with friends
in Topeka.
c. L. Thomas of the ticket auditing de-
partment, has returned to work after
spending the weekend in Kansas City.
A +. Collier, stenographer in Mr.. Haig S
office with Mrs Collier and little daugh-
ter, Helen have gone to Las Vegas, n
Mexico, where they expect to live for the
next few years.
A. H. Snider has returned to his desk in
the ticket auditors department after
spending the weekend in ottawa.
C. L. Brit of the general stOrekeepers
office, left Friday for business trip of
week in southern Kansas.
Each employe of the company WIS given
blank, Saturday to be filled out. and
used as a record in connection with tha
new insurance system adopted by the
company. Circulars were distributed with
the blanks explaining the purpose for
which they were to be used.
Miss Gladys May has returned to her
desk in the ticket auditing department
after spending the weekend in Kansas
tv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

Gertrude Boughton and Miss Bessie
Boughton of HOS Topeka avenue.
Miss Gertrude Gilchrist left today
for Manitou, Colorado Springs and
Denver, and for Cheyenne, Wyo., to
be gone a month.
Miss Lou Flenniken of Clay Center
will arrive this week to attend the
marriage of Miss Emma Bolmar and
Mr.. B. F. Flenniken. Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Morehouse of Twin
Falls, Idaho, who have been visiting
at the R. H Morehouse and the
George Morehouse home, have left for
Twin Falls. Mr. and Mrs. J. H More
house a-e on their honeymoon trip.
Miss Elsie Reynolds has returned to
Minneapolis, Mimi, after a visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Carey Wilson.
Mrs. Holmes Meade will accompany
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Scott
on a trip to California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Woodward
left today for a trip to New Hamp-
shire. and will return about the mid
die of September.
Miss Ella Thomen OF Junction City
is visiting her ister, Miss Kate Tho
men.
Mrs. w E Atchison has left for
Lake Minnetonka. Mimi, to remain
the rest of the summer. Mr.. Atchi-
son. will JOIN her later in the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
STARTS FIRE ON HIM sia
A Negro Prisoner Tries to Incinerate
His Cell Mate.

Some negro prisoner in the city jail
the officers haven't discovered just
which one-started a conflagration on
the bare arm of Paul Pharis while
Pharis was sleeping off a jag Sunday
night and it was necessary to call DR..
H. L. Clark. city physician. to remedy
the damage. tN-
Pharis is a regular visitor at thai
city Jail and was picked up Sunday
night He went to sleep as soon al
the officer let loose of him. The me-
gro. who had been in long enough 70
sober up, found a newspaper and
match. He crumpled up the newspa-
per, laid it upon Phariss outseretched
arm and applied the match. Things
developed slowly becaus eof Pharis's
condition but when they began to
happen they happened a plenty. Pha-'
ris suffered a fright that almost CONS
pjletely sobered him and when DR.,
Clark exa mined him he found a blister
on his arm as big as a saucer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

The Ladies' Aid society of the Seward
Avenue Methodist church, will give an ice
cream social, on the church lawn, Monday
evening, July II.
Mrs. C. w. Campbell of Chandler street.
expects to go soon to visit her daughter,
Mrs russell Clark of Fountain City, Tenn.
Mrs. Campbell will also visit relatives
in Knoxville. before returning home.
Mrs Charles Rener. Tyler street. spent
Friday as the guest of Mrs. Andrew Losa
of Lake street.
John Sanikor of Hamilton. Kan, was
the guest of friends on the East side,
last week
home of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Hogan of
Seventh and Locust streets
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Campbell of 624
Chandler street. entertained with a re-
ception- in honor of their son and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Campbell. Mr.. and
Mrs Campbell We're married in Knoxville
Tenn, some time ago and have returned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
VETERANS OFF ON PAY
President Issues Executive Order on
G. A. r. Encampment.

Washington, July 17.-President
Wilson today issued an executive or
der allowing Civil war veterans in
government service a leave of absence
with full pay, so they may attend the
Grand Army encampment in Kansas
City, Mo-, August 26 to September 8.
The order also provides the veterans
"be granted as many days additional
leave, with pay, in each case, as long
as necessary for the journey to Kan
sas City and return to their points of
duty'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
Hamburger Loaf
BY CONSTANCE CLARKE.

HAMBURGER LOAF is q palatable
dish for lrucheon. served hot
with brown gravy and mashed po-
tatoes.
Put three pounds Of round steak
with four ounces Of suet through the
meat chopper. add one large or two
small onions, finely chopped. and
seasoning of salt and pepper, one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

cup Of bread crumbs and two well
beaten eggs; mix thoroughly and
shape into compact loaf. Roll In
egg and bread crumbs, put into . bak-
ing pan. cover with scored slices Of
salt pork and bake, basting every
ten minutes. Serve hot with brown
gravy made In the pan after the leaf
has been removed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
AT The THEATERS
At the Iris.

1.-The Smugglers'' comedy drama
with Donald Brian as the comedia II
is the bill at the Iris today ard to-
night 1t is a film story of the ride
ulous happenings of an American
striving 10 enter European social cir
cles through the monetary route.
Tomorrow Marguerite Clark will be
the star at the Iris followed Wednes-
day and Thursday by Wallace Reid
and Cleo Ridgley in 1.-The Selfish
Woman"
Friday and Saturday June Caprice
the Fox sensational movie artist
starred in Caprice of the Mountains"
will be seen for the first time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
JUST WANTED TO KNOW
Henry Deehl Tried to Find Gu
Plumbing Rights at City Hall.

Henry Deehl, 424 Branner street,
has a complaint. Deehl is an ALL
around mechanic employed at the
Santa Fe railway shops. He owns
property on the East side. During his
vacation it was his intention to con-
meet his property with the new sewer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

willie" cried Willie's mother,
come right in the house this very
minute and go to work, on your-arith
metic.'' mo. ma returned Willie, II
want to grow up a law-abiding citizen,
and the Pennsylvania legislature has
just passed a law forbidding child
labor. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
EAST SIDE

Notes aud personals from East Side,
by Frances Jones. 211 G-attan street,
telephone between S and 10 a. m. $3.50
other hours, 4151 &-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

There are g. blind persons in every
100000 of the population of the United
States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
OAKLAND

Notes aud personals from Oakland,
by Frances Jones. 211 Grattan street.
telephone between 8 and 10 a. m. $3.50 !;
other hours, 1851 K-2-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
John F. Campion of Denver, Dead.

Denver, Colo. July 17.-John f.
Campion, one of Colorados most
prominent mining magnates, died at
his home here today. Death is attri-
buted to a general nervous break
down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

Miss Gladys Dougherty gave q
porch party at her home in Western
avenue Saturday. The guests were:
Miss Rachel Locke, Miss Ethel Nick
OILS, Miss Ruth Locke, Miss Ethel
Mattingly, Miss Ruth Aller, Miss
Mamie Nichols, Miss Edna Long. Miss
Mary WEIGH, Miss Harriet Shaffner,
Miss Carah Close and Miss Helen
Welch, of Wichita, who is visiting her
aunt Mrs. j. B. Heck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

Caloric cookers at Forbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

Mrs. Clinton Johnson gave morn
ing party at her home, 1928 Central
Park Court, in honor of the first
birthday anniversary of her son. Irwin
Henry The guests were: Mrs. Sam
Zimmerman and her daughter, Myra
Jane; Mrs. Gay Lawrence AID her
daughter, Gail; Mrs Arthur White
and her children, Arthur and Rose
mary Mrs. Freeman Bell and her
son, willard, Mrs. Frank Muss and
her son, Maurice, Mrs. Vaughn Morri-
son and her daughter, Mary Jane,
aid, Mrs Fred Gaylord and her
daughter, Maxine, Mrs. Frank Bas-
sett and her son, John Ray.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
SLEEPY GUARDS BATTLE
With 'SKEETER' HORDES
Otherwise. District Militia Maneuvers
Result in Draw.

General SIeeplessness and the vast
hordes Of the mosquito army played a
large part in the war game of the
District militia, which wound up yes
terday. From a tactical standpoint
the mosquitoes and Old Man Insomnia
finished last, but they made things
lively for the soldiers. Otherwise. the
maneuvers resulted in a draw.
Early Thursday the Second Battalion
marched to a point near St. Elmo and
Hume Springs. The Second was sup
posed to be an invading force, which
had landed at Alexandra and was
making ready for an attack in force
en- The main camp at Ordway.
Late Thursday too companies Of the
Third started to look the land over
and to make things ready for the rest
of the battalion, which came up about
o'clock Friday morning. The Thirds
outposts and spies were unable to dis
cover the location of the enemy but
did succeed in locating the outposts OF
the Second
The First, which represented the
main body Of the home" forces. at Q
o'clock yesterday morning effected a
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
URGES negro UNITY
At RACE CONFERENCE
H. Martin Williams Addresses Dele
gates. Who Organize Permanently.

II. Martin Williams. clerk Of the House
Ct Representatives, addressing the Negro
Race Conference yesterday morning at
the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, told
the negroes that II they ever reached any
place In this country 1t would have to
be through union.
The conference formed a permanent
organization by electing Rev. W. H Jer-
nagin of Washington, president: C.
H. stephan and f. P. Cheek. Of New
Jersey. vice presidents; w. NJ Alexander.
Baltimore, secretary; 5. 1. Carruthers,
treasurer: NJ. w. D. Norman. chairman
executive committee; w A. Taylor, cor
responding secretary
Rev. J. T. Brown, of Miami, Fla, tell
ing of the struggles OF his people in the
South, said: In Miami they do not allow
a negro to run an automobile, and we
are segregated. They may pass all kinds
of laws, but that shall not stand between
me and manhood. II they should pass
a law that negroes had to ride in freight
cars, I would obey the law and let the
world know that a man was riding in a
freight car"
That the white man Is wearing him
self OUT and killing his own race off. and
soon, II the negro will only keep quiet,
the colored race will have the world to
itself, was the belief expressed by Rev.
S. L. Corrothers. He added, however,
that he hoped the white man would
wake up before he reached this depth
of destruction.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16

Letterman General Hospital. Preside Of San Fran
CISCO Cal.
Lieut.. Col. Charles Lynch is relieved from duty
in the Philippine Department, to take effect De
cember 2 1916, and will then proceed to the United
States.
Lieut. Col Robert L. Howe will report by
telegraph to the commanding general Southern
Ii partment
Each Of the following named officers is assigned
attached TO a regiment as indicated after his
name: Capt KerEiu r. Smith, Twenty-third
infantry; Capt. woodson Hooker. Thrty-fourth
Infantry; Capt. Francis H. Pope, Twelfth Caralr, +;
Mai Claude II. Miller. Twelfth Infantry; Capt
Charles T. Smart, Third Infantry; Capt John X
McGinness, Thirtysi1th Infantry.
Mai. Charles W. Castle is detailed at the Uni
versity Of Missouri. Columbia. Mo.
First Lieut.. Sherman Miles will proceed to join
his battery in the Southern Department
The resignation Of First Lieut. Raymond Pollock
is accepted.
Orders direct Capt Herbert S whipple to re
port to the commsn nding officer, Fort Jay, n Y
Capt Oscar W. Hoop will retain station at
Kansas City. Mo
The name Of Capt Gideon Fl. Williams is placed
on the list Of officers detached from their PROPER
commands and the name of Capt Oscar w Hoop
is removed therefrOm.
First Lieut.. Irwin L. Hunsaker will Join his
regiment.
First Lieut.. Olu H. Longino will join his proper
station at Fort MOultric S c.
Leave Of absence for month is granted Capt
John R. Thomas. jr.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
COLORED ODD FELLOWS
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS

Z. H. Morris, OF Chicago, was elected
as head of the Colored Odd Fellows of
America. in the biennial movable COM
mittee convention yesterday, to succeed
himself He has held the position longer
than any member Of the order, and is
considered the leader in the United
States.
The other officers elected were: Julius
c. Johnson, Baltimore, deputy grand mas
ter; James F. Needham, Philadelphia,
grand secretary; David Brown, New
York grand treasurer; W. II. Nixon, D.
D., Selma. Ala. grand auditor and Henry
F. Slaughter, Washington. D. C, editor
Of Odd Fellows Journal the official or
gan of the order.
There was a lively session last night.
All the committees reported and a large
amount OF business was transacted. P
w. Howard, of Jackson, Miss, said that
for one time the negroes were almost a
unit in their support of Charles E.
Hughes, for President of the United
States, and he was sure that wherever
there was to be found an Odd Fellow
there would be vote for Mr.. Hughes.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
CONFERENCE To open
About 700 Delegates to Discuss Meth
ods of Aiding Dependents.

The National Conference of Catholic
Charities will open it's fourth biennial
meeting at the Catholic University tomor-
row. Pontifcal high mass will be ceIe-
brated at 10 o'clock at the Franciscan
Church, Brookland. by Right Rev. Bishop
Shahan, rector of the university. The
sermon will be preached by Right Rev.
J. Henry Then, bishop OF Lincoln, Neb.
After mass a preliminary meeting of
delegates will be held at the franciscan
Monastery. All subsequent meetings will
be held at Mcmahon Hall, Catholic Uni
versity.
General sessions of the conference will
be held Monday and Tuesday evenings at
8 o'clock. In addition section meetings
will be conducted under the auspices of
the committees on families. children,
civic and social activities and sick and
detectives There will be two meetings
under the direction OF each committee.
Among the subjects to be treated are
institutional care of children. dependent
children in private homes, social work
courses in Catholic colleges, treatment
of detectives and deliauents, minimum
wage legislation, unemployment and So
cial insurance.
About 100 delegates from ali parts Of the
United States will attend the conference.
Rev. DR.. John A Ryan, professor of
political science at the Catholic Uni
versity, will read a paper Monday even
ing describing the functions of the new
Charities Review. to be published un-
der the auspices Of the conference. Rev.
DR.. Moore. professor of psychology at
the Catholic University will discuss
causes of backwardness among children.
Other Washington Catholics who will take
part in the sessions are former Judge
William H. DeLacy, Mrs. Margaret Tally,
of the Board Of Children's Guardians
Miss Mildred Merrick, and Leo Kolb.
Rev. DR.. William ]. Kerby, of the Cath
olic University. is secretary OF the con-
| ference.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
CABARET SHOW FEATURE
OF X. OF e. EXCURSION

The Knights Of Columbus excursion
to Old Point Comfort, Norfolk and
Virginia Beach, leaving Washington at
p. m. next Saturday, is expected TO
MI the steamer 20 capacity. A cabs-
ret show will be given on the boat by
members Of the knights Of Columbus
Dramatic Club and dancing will follow
until midnight. Breakfast will be
served Sunday at the Chamberiin
Hotel at Old Point Comfort. 20 he
followed by a special mass at the
chapel The party win leave for Nor
folk and from there TO Virginia Beach
for surf bathing. Returning via Nor
folk TO Old Point Comfort for dinner,
the knights and their EUests will en-
bark for nome, arriving at O. m
Monday.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16

junction Of forces with the Third
the line OF attack or defense was es-
tablished and all was ready for the
battle, except thai the opposing forces
were too far apart for a fight
The Second succeeded In It's problem OF
hiding from the Third. but failed 10 gain
position from which Il could break
through for an assault on the camp.
Lieut. Colonel Glendie B. Young acted
as umpire and director at the same time
While giving orders TO the First. and
subject TO capture, Colonel Young was
made prisoner, along with Maj. HodEson
OF the First Battalion. by men Of the
Second. Maj. McCsthran directed the
operations OF the Second and Major sum
mers, OF the Third.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
FIELD INSPECTION
ORDERED AT ORDWAY

Field inspection has been ordered for
this morning at s o'clock on the drill
field OF the Third Infantry, District of
Columbia National Guard. at Camp
Ordway. The whole regiment is TO
turn out for inspection OF their guns,
uniforms and equipment
Rumors OF orders to move to the
border were scarce yesterday. Encour-
agement was found in the fact that
the Tennessee militia has been order
ed south. This is taken to mean that
the sending of troops to the border
has not been discontinued.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
ARMY AND NAVY.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
FINDS GOLD MINE ON WHEELS.
Thirteen-Year-oId Looter of Moving
Van Comes TO Grief.

New York, Sept. 15.-LittIe Johnnie
Bellino, in bare feet and overalls, climb
ed on the back of moving van In Pat
erson, N. j., yesterday. In a drawer OF
a dresser he found a pocketbook with
$50. He jumped off and sought a chum.
to whom he presented an Italian 2-cent
piece and SIS in gold.
Take these pennies" said 13-year-old
Johnnie. who lives at 30 Butler street
'Pm going to have a good time"
For three hours he toured candy stores
and lunchrooms. Then some one saw
him flash a $40 bill and took him to the
police station with 319.35 in his pocket
He was held on a charge of grand
larceny.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
WILTON RUGS, size 9x12 #.
WILTON RUGS, size S.3xlO.6 #,
This Nctrola Is Priced at $500
And Can Be Bought Very Easy PAYMENTS

In solid mahogany, golden oak, weathered
oak or mission oak. 1t is practically AZ inches high
and beautiful and symmetrical design, with rec
ord racks I2inch record turn-table and extra dou-
bic sprlng-drive motor, which can be wound while
playing. All metal parts are heavily nickel plated
This is most excellent instrument, and we
guarantee it to give satisfaction.
Sold on the easy payment plan of S. 90 worth
of records at time of purchase and one month
later you begin paying $500 month on the ma
chine.
Furha Eleventh
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
NAVAL ORDERS.
ORDERS TO OFFICERS

ORDERS TO OFFICERS.
CAPT. Hugh Kodman, detached command New
York; to General Board Navy Department
Capt. e. F. Hughes, detached General Board; TO
command New York.
Lieut.. (junior grsdel s. A. Clement. detached
Naval Academy, Annapolis. Md; to connection fit
ting out Arizona and duty on board when commits
stoned.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.
Denver sailed for San Francisco. September "a;
New Orleans arrived at Astoria September Il;
Oklahoma arrived at Hampton Roads, September Is
Pennsylvania arrived at New York yard, Septem-
beT a.
Note.-The New Jersey has relieved the Topeka
as the receiving ship at New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16

When business again opens up in Mex
ico that country is expected to offer an
important market for automobile and
motor trucks and delivery cars. 1t Is
now nearly four years since Mexico was
eliminated as a market.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-16
September Is the Month to Purchase
Fine Wilton and Administer Rugs
They Haze Prominent Place in the September Sa

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