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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Now maybe you think that it was.
very foolish for Father Beaver to
think something dreadful had hap
pened to Redhead just because he
didn't hear him call his cheerful rap
ap-ap-ap" along with the other birds
Maybe you would call that jumping
at conclusions too easily.
Well, you are right. He should not
have been so ready to believe that
something had gone wrong; he should
have believed that everything was
right and then hunted UP his friend.
But you mustn't blame Father Beaver
too much You see, in the woods
things are very different. So many
dreadful things happen suddenly and
without a mite of warning that friends
can hardly help being a bit anxious.
And when Father Beaver failed to
hear Redhead call as usual, he sup
posed Redhead was killed or at least
was in dire trouble and, of course,
he was anxious
Bushy Beaver saw his father sit
ting so still and looking so sad, and
he came up and spoke to him.
whats bothering you so, Father
Beaver he said, "can 1 help?"
Il think something has happened
to Redhead," sighed Father Beaver
land 1 was wishing 1 could go and
hunt for him.
rs he so far away" asked Bushy
eagerly.
ssHe must be-" replied Father Beav-
er. because if he were nearer. we
would have heard his call, I'm sure
we would, 1t will be long, long
search that will find him; a hard,
hard quest and 1 feel that 1 should
not leave my home so long"
Bushy pricked up his damp ears
and sat very straight. Cant 1 go ?''
he asked, I've always wanted to do
something big. Do let me goi''
| Father Beaver looked at Bushy. TT
may take you far from home,'' he
said.
! ''And it may not" added Bushy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

jecIed to. Then came the question
concerning the allotment of allow
ances.
sharply.
The recruit dropped his voice and
became confidential.
I'm only wearing a vest, sir" he
replied. MY shirts at the wash
Some grown-ups find it hard to I'M
derstand a healthy childs need for
constant physical activity.
In a New England town a boy of six
or seven leaned over to his aunt in the
middle of the Tong prayer" and whis-
pered:
would they care if I stood up and
went thru my dumb-bell and Indian
club motions while the minister prays i?
I'm awful tired of sitting STILL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
GOES BACK TO JAIL
James Ousley Caught Stealing Rain.
coat i'm August Store Today.

Released only a few days ago from
the county Jail, where he had served a
term for larceny. James Ousley Yielded
to temptation again, and was caught
today in the act of stealing a raincoat
from the store of j. August. on Kansas
avenue. Curly Mellow. a detective,
trailed Ousley, who has been kept I'M
der observation. into Augustus store.
Ousiey left the main floor of the
store and went to a balcony which fills
a large part of the lower room. Me-
DOW remained on the main floor and
from there saw Ousley conceal a rain
coat under his overcoat. Mellow went
20 the paicony and accused Ousley of
the theft. Ousley made an attennt to
escape. and the two clinched They
struggled over the floor while a DO
nee call was turned in, and when two
plainclothes men arrived, they found
Ousiey still anxious to go away from
there.
he was granted his desire, but went
TO the police station instead of to free
dom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
Gage ark District
Mrs. Thos. j. Mackey. Phone 4so1 XII.

Sunday school, Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock in the Gage Park school Special
services; EVERYONE cordially invited.
Mrs. L. T. A. Reinisch entertained her
crochet club Wednesday afternoon at her
home in Gage Park
Mr.. Ben Verculer of Chicago was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Benning.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Moseley and children
were dinner guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. c. Vwels in Watson avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Tom Sumey and family
have returned after spending three weeks
in California visiting friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harris have returned
from visit to st. Marys.
Auntie Farrer who has been confined TO
her home with the grippe is able to be out
again.
Miss Cecil Lowe entertained her EN-
broidery club Tuesday night
The Live Wire society will meet with
Mrs. Kauatzer Saturday night
Edna. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Lake, who has been seriously ill, is much
improved.
A. w Newell who is confined to Ibis
home with diabetes is unimpreved.
Mrs. Lena Eaton is i'll at her home
with the grippe.
Mrs c. Cunning who has been confined
to her home i'll with grippe is able to be
about again
| Mrs F. Burk who was operated on at
| a local hospital few weeks ago has been
removed TO her home much improved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS

IRIS-Nell Shipman and Geo. Holt
in Thru the WalP' and Luke
comedy.
NOVELTY-Five acts vaudeville
and Pathe Weekly.
ORPHEUM-CIara Williams in
Three of Many and comedy.
For details, prices, etc. see ads on an
other page of the State Journal.
At the Iris.
The Nitagraph company has attained a
reputation among the photo fans for its
detective story and mystery play produc-
tons Their releases of this nature are
ideal Determinations of this department of
fiction, gripping without being sensational
Thru the Wall' is packed tight with
thrills and interest
At the Novelty.
Vaudeville in many varieties at the
Novelty the last half of this week, start
ing with matinee today, the bill looks
like splendid one and consists of the
very latest "Pathe News" and the follow
ing vaudeville acts johnson and Arthur
comedy magicians, Morris and Leonard
bar Scion Singers in some moments must
cal, Ross and Ashton in comedy talk
ing act, and Treats Seals the ocean
only actors.
That musical comedy lyrics need not
necessarily be series of nonsense syllables
thru which to string the thread of the
composers melody, is Illustrated in
will send to the Grand next Wednesday
matinee and night, January II.
At the Orpheum.
Today the Orpheum bill is changed, the
drama being Three of Many" Triangle
play dealing with events of the present
Americans are playing in the great strug.
gle across the Atlantic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
TOWN MEETING CLUB
Demand for. Better City Government
i'm Kansas.

A demand for better government
not only in the cities of Kansas, but in
the counties, was expressed by the
small audience which attended the
first mass meeting of the Town
Meeting club in the city auditorium
last night. Frank Curry. president of
the club. asserted at the meeting that
a greater saving in the government
could be made by a more efhcient
county government, with fewer Off
Gals than could be made by changing
the form of city governments. 4
unanimous vote of the club members
was for the holding of other mass"
meetings in the future.
Harold T. Chase, who has investi
gated the workings of the city man
ager plan of government in Dayton
and Springfield, Ohio, and Homer
Talbot of the State university, secre-
tary of the Kansas League of Munich
palities, We're the principal speakers of
manager plan. and why it should be
applied to cities in Kansas. Talbot de-
plored the restrictions under which the
city governments in this state are
placed, and their enforced obedience to
state laws which do not apply to con-
ditions. The Kansas League of Mu-
inequalities has placed itself on record
as being in favor of more freedom and
home rule for the cities of Kansas.
Talbot chara cterized the city the
most helpless governmental unit in
the state.
Chase said that under the present
form of government, Topeka could not
expect better administration than is
being given by the present officials,
who have been trained by service. The
form of government, not the present
mana cement. was the object of the
demands for change expressed by the
speaker and his questioners. Chase
characterized the present form as the
one-man form, rather than the city
manager plan. He indicated that
city manager is more under the con-
troll of the people than is mayor I'M
der the present system.
In addition to the addresses. there
We're many questions and impromptu
discussions by members of the audi
ence. Miss Mildred Hazelrigg super
visor of music in the city schools, gave
several pipe organ numbers during the
program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Even the postal savings banks are
sharing in the business boom. 1t is
stated that from July of last year to
November 80 the postal bank deposits
increased at the rate of $1,000.000 a
week. On the latter date there were
S,4O3 postal banks in the United States
and its outlying possessions, with
$50. 600 depositors and an aggregate Of
s1OS. $780, 900 in deposits. In New York
and Brooklyn alone deposits amounted
to approximately $3O,OOO,OOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
ACCEPT CATION REPORT
City Pays s1,455 for the Edison Conn
pany Investigation.

The official reports of the ]. K.
Cation Auditing company, which was
employed by the city commissioners
to audit the books of the Topeka Edi
son company and the Topeka Railway
company, were accepted by the COM
missionerS today. No action further
than the acceptance and filing of the
reports was taken by the city govern
ment, except to order the bills for their
preparation allowed. The auditing
company put in claim for S1,455 for
DONG the work, and an expense ac-
count of $3S23
The provisions in the franchises of
the companies. under which the city is
claiming certain amount of the
net profits will be taken UP later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

his opportunities. The romance of
real success is the story of obscure
years of faithful preparation for the
chance which at last opens the door.
Waiting for chance does not mean
sitting at home and letting the world
go by; it means putting into the pres
ent hours the most faithful kind of
preparation, and dealing with the task
in hand as if it were the work on
which all the future depends-as very
likely it is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
STAR LODGE A. O. U. w.

Members of Star Lodge, No. 20, A.
o. U. W.. will meet Friday afternoon
at / o'clock at the hall, S31 North
Kansas avenue, to attend the funeral
of Brother Hartzell ]. Davis
j. c. PONTIUS. NJ. w.
j. w. HOLIDAY, Recorder
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Chairman Ebert II. Gary of the
Steel Corporation estimates roughly
that about 2 II per cent of the popula-
ton pays the income tax. The rest
of the people, probably w per cent.
are exempt. AS a matter of fact it is
the 971s per cent that pays the tax,
altho it is not done directly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

England of course is fairly busy with
the war but British concern has out
bid American proposals for sixteen
and fourteen inch armor-piercing pro-
1ectiles for the United States navy. The
British price is 5000 per projectile be-
low the American bid. The time for
the delivery is cut in half
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

you something that would stop your
worrying"
IAN OWL exclaimed Father Beav-
err '.Poohi 1 guess l know what Pm
talking about! Something dreadfuPs
happened to Redhead; 1 don't need a
sleepy owl to tell me that!' And
Father Beaver go so angry at the
very idea of his being wrong that he
made up his mind then and there to
let Bushy go on the quest for Red
head. And right then was where he
made a mistake Never make up
your mind when you are angry-you'll
be wrong every time.-(Copyright-
Clara Ingram .Judson)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Two cups of Kidney beans; two small
onions; two cups of diced potatoes: two
ghetti; one-half cup of bacon cut in small
pieces and fried. Soak the beans over
night. and put them on to boil in the morn
ing with the onions in two quarts of wa
ter. Near noon add the potatoes, sphagetti
and tomatoes. Just before serving add
the bacon. Butter can be used instead of
bacon. DIR. EVA HARDING.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

We hereby express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who SYM
pathetically assisted US in our bereave-
ment in the death of our mother, the
late Sophia Hoefflin, and for the beau
tiful flowers. Mrs. Carrie Gross H.
S. Hoefflin, Robert Gross, Ida Hoef-
flin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

without waiting for the establish
ment of a universal eight-hour day the
coal miners have begun an agitation
for a work day seven hours in length
] the time coming when nobody will
NNnr.k at all2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

The rapidity with which the gov
ernor's salute was fired by Battery A
Monday indicates that the members
learned to handle the big guns while on
the border
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

simultaneously with the supreme
court decision on the Webb-Kenyon
law comes the news from India that
$4,000 persons died from snake bites
last year in that country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
Card of Thanks.

We desire to extend to our many
friends our most sincere, heartfelt
thanks for their kindness. and for
the many beautiful flowers sent in an
effort to tighten our bereavement in
the death of our precious little
daughter
MR.. AND MRS. CLYDE CHALMERS.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

The proposed withdrawal of
Pershings army from Mexico recalls
memories of that king who marched
his troops up the hill and then
marched them down again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Card of Thanks
We desire to extend to our many
friends our most sincere heartfelt
thanks for the kindness and the many
beautiful flowers sent us during the
sickness and death of our dearly be-
loved mother.
MRS NJ. JOHNSON.
MIR. VIM. STRAUSS.
MRS. VIM SCHMIDT
MIR. c. STRAUSS.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
DINNER STORIES

The following story was told by an
officer stationed at Seaford: rather
simple looking young recruit was
seemingly bewildered by the maze of
oSs-questioning he was being sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
MODERN WOODMEA, $500

Will hold their annual installation of
officers. Friday evening. January IL,
after which an oyster supper will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
BED TIME T ALES
BY CLARA INGRAM JuDSON
A BAD START.

who didn't want his father to think it
was too big a task, lest he should not
allow his son to start. Have you
thought of asking Why, the owl,
about Redhead? Maybe he could tell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

New policy toward Mexico is tn,
headline in an exchange. Why tn,
word new"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

F. A. Rooster. D. d. s., 10 Mill
Bldg Special attention given to pyor
rhea and oral phylaxis-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

What is the matter with Tom Law
son. anyway? Didn't he get in on the
Wall street cleanup?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

The postal card found in the pound
can of Rumford Baking Powder will
admit you free to the Midwinter Elk.
position.--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
TOPEKA
WOMEN'S
RECIPES

Coffee Cake.
cups light brown sugar;
1 cup butter;
1 cup New Orleans molaSSes:
1 cup strong coffee;
eggs;
1 rounded teaspoon soda:
. teaspoons of cinnamon;
. teaspoons of cloves;
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg:
Il pound finely shredded citron;
cups flour with which sift teaspoon
baking POWDER.
Directions: Bake in loaf or in shallow
pans.
H. E. KITCHELL.
Eggless Cake.
II cup butter;
1 cup nutmeats
cups ra1S1nS:
2 cups brown sugar.
cups sour milk.
AZ cups flour;
2 teaspoons soda:
I teaspoon cloves;
1 teaspoon cinnamon;
"a teaspoon ginger.
Tea Cake.
L cup sugar:
1 cup flour;
teaspoons baking powder, sift together
three times;
cup hot milk;
Pinch of salt;
Whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Stir in
MRS. r. S. MAGEE
Frozen Cookies.
! L pound almonds (blanched) and
chopped;
L pound graduated sugar equals .
cups)
| i pound brown sugar equals IA cups)
u teaspoon each ground cloves, CHINA
mon and allspice;
| cup molasses;
4 eggs:
! IL teaspoon soda;
Flour enough to make it a cookie dough
| consistency;
Freeze twenty-fo hours before baking.
MRS. w. E. COLLINS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Safety razor blades sharpened bel
ter than new 25c-35c doz. Bruni
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
New York stock

New York Stock Market
CLOSING prices for the leading stocks on
ported by Thos. J. Myers. Broker. Colum-
ban Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

A joint installation of officers of
State camp, No. IS. Woodmen of the
World. and Live Oak Grove, No. Is,
Woodman circle, will be held this
evening in their hall, Sixth and
Quincy streets. G.. w. Kaiser of Kan
sas City, Kan, state manager, is the
installing officer. Refreshments will
be served following the installation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
LOCAL MENTION

Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1859.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11
OAKLAND

Notes and personals from Oakland.
by Frances Jones. oil Grattan street.
telephone between and 10 a. m. $3.50:
other hours, 1851 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-11

Hats at Pickens's-s1 and So
Friday and Saturday-Adv.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-21

Rivers Mcneil Is making q good
record as collector Of customs and re-
6ecting credit on President Wilson.
~
Collector Smietanka is making .
good record In the Internal Revenue
once.
II. p. Roger & Co., of 81 w. Ran.
dolph street, who make specially OF
good heating and plumbing work,
stand we'll with their customers.
Benjamin F. Nicholson. the well
known lawyer, has met with deserved
success and has host of friends.
~GA
Trustee u mes M. Daley of the San
itary District always looks after the
interests of the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-21

The New Roma restaurant at 1T
North Clark street, Of which !. Pelle-
GRIM is the popular manager. grows
In favor with the public every day.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-21

ia. w. Miller, Chamber Of Com.
merce Bldg.
13-David w. Clark, 1925 Warren Ave.
IA. N. Todd, SIS N. Hamlin Ave.
15--Niels JUL, 2645 Potomac Ave.
16-Joseph p. Kinsella. 1926 Wicker
Park Ave.
17-Lewis d. Sits. 1471 Grand Ave.
ISL. X. Galpin, 1885 Jackson Blvd.
19--Christopher Manner, 720 Reaper
Block.
COHORTS Eller, 1901 s. Peoria st.
21-Oscar Hebel, 11O5 Schiller Bldg.
22-Chas. G. Kempf, 913 Concord Pl.
23-E. J. Brundage, 10 s. Dearborn
st.
al. A. Brundage, 221O Clifton Ave.
25--Geo. X. Schmidt. 1928 Sheridan
Rd.
26-John c. Cannon, 4O47 N. Hermi.
tage Ave.
27-LeRoy Miller, 1929 Nickerson Ave.
2S--Joseph F. Haas, 2712 Fullerton
Ave.
2s--Ernest withall, 1871 W. Garfield
Blvd.
2O-Thomas J. Healy, 5415 s. May st.
31-Wm. II. Reid, 1885 Garfield Blvd.
32-Charles A. Williams, 1872 s. Michi.
gan Ave.
33--George Hitzman, 500 County Bldg.
S4-Sol. p. Roderick, 1928 8. Spaulding
Ave.
25-Chas. J. Peters.
Country Districts.
Peter Anker, South Holland.
william II. Weber, 315 County Bldg.
Peter NJ. Hoffman. 500 County Bldg.
Joseph Carolan.
William Busse, Mount Prospect.
DR.. Frank II. Anderson. 1413 Sher.
man Ave.. Evanston.
~SA
Frank Hogan. the highly respected
president Of the Heco Envelope Com.
pany, would make good mayor He
is man of great executive ability
and earnestness of purpose and he
| numbers his friends by the thousands.
Judge John J. Rooney grows 10
popularity every dav
Judge Hugh J. Kearns has made q
nne record on the municipal bench.
~
Bernard ]. Conlon, who made q
splendid record In the legislature as
representative Of the Goth Senatorial
district, has been Endorsed for alder.
man of the 2lst ward by the regular
21st Ward Democratic organization
He will be nominated and elected.
~
M. Henry Guerin. the popular law
yer. 10 much talked Of for judicial
honors.
~
| @. J. Chott. the wen known lawyer
who made a good record on the jus
tice bench. would make q good Munic
ipal Judge.
~
Business men who phone Heco. Su
perior TOO. for envelopes, always gel
what they want.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-21
Il FAD G bA KS
Directory of Solid Banks and Well Known
Financial Institutions of Chicago
for Ready Reference.

State Bank of Chicago, 1876 West
Washington Street
Merchants Loan & Trust Company,
112 West Adams street.
Peoples Trust & Savings Bank,
Michigan avenue and Adams street.
Union Trust Company, Tribune
building, Dearborn and Madison
streets.
Northwestern Trust e Savings
Bank, Milwaukee avenue and Division
street
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank, La
Sale street and Jackson boulevard.
Stocks, Grain, Provisions and
Cotton.
+. w. Wagner e Co., Continental
Commercial Bank building.
Investment Bankers.
Paul II. Davis & Company, 80 South
La Sale street.
Wallenberger & Co., los South La
Sale street.
VIM. c. Heinemann & Co., 10 South
La Sale street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-21
FOR GOOD ROADS

Members of the good roads commit
tee of the Illinois Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION have given unanimous en-
dorsement to the Danyille platform Of
the Illinois Highway Improvement AS
sOciatiOn and the suggested amend
ment providing for the payment OF the
entire interest and principal of the
proposed $60,O00,0O0 bond issue from
the collection of increased motor Ve'
hicle state license fees. The commit
tee also approves an appropriation by
the legislature to secure Illinois share
of the amount allotted under the fed.
eral aid road act.
~
The Norman Institute of Massage
and Physical Culture, IA West Wash
ington street, is patronized by the
best people in Chicago.
49,
John z. Vogelsang has done much
to make the restaurant the attractive
feature of Chicago life that 1t is
today.
~.
Patrick f. Haynes has always
served the public we'll. He deserves
q good Office.