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Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
GREATEST CHARITABLE
 GIFT IN INDIA HISTORY

London, December 29.-(Corres- pondence of The Associated Press)- One of the greatest charitable gifts in the history of India has just been announced at Delhi. The Maharaj Kumar of Tikari, one of the wealthy native princes, has executed deel of trust devoting his entire personal estate to founding an institution for the education of Indian women. The property concerned is valued at about $7,000,000. In view of the much greater purchasing power of money in India, it is believed that the gift will accomplish as much propor- tionately as gift of nearly ten times the size in England or America. Dependent members of the Nah araj's family have already been pro vided for by separate funds, and all liabilities of the estate are duly se- cured. The scheme is for strictly "purdah" residential institution, where the girls will be trained and educated on the best modern princi- ples from the age of five to eighteen. There will be no question of caste or creed.
 The gift owed it's inspiration large ly to the Maharaj's wife, who has been one of the foremost native wo- men in the crusade for the improve ment of the lot of Indian women. The Maharaj himself was one of the first native princes to fight in France, and has spent over two years on the battlefield. He was brought up by English tutors in India and has been a great traveller.
 The Maharaj's wife, in a letter de- scribing the gift, says:
 "The education of women is a problem demanding the attention of all governments in every country of the world. In India the issue is more vital even than in other countries. A young man leaves his home in India to be elucated; he comes, perhaps to the English university, and at the end of three years he returns home to marry an Indian girl of his own social position. During his college days the young man has associated with cultivated Europeans, has learn ed many of their ways, has become used to clever, well-informed conver- sation and companionship. What
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take GrOvetS

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE and IRON. It ac-s on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
about his Indian bride? If she has

about his Indian bride? If she has been brought up in the traditional hathaway she will be quite unedu- cated according to Western stand ards, and will know little of life out side of her immediate surroundings. All her days she will have been kept in seclusion, for the ultimate purpose of marriage at the age of thirteen or fourteen.
 "It is because feel the position of the Indian girls so keenly, because I realize the grave dangers which their general inability to be real helpers entails, that I am so enthusiastic and so anxious to do all can to help.
 My husband has executed deed of trust of his whole estate for the founding of an institution to educate Indian and Cingalese girls, and has made it an essential point that creed and caste shall be no bar. We hope to introduce into the school thor ough knowledge of English. A col lege will be built, and will include residential quarters where the stud ents can live. A girl can stay until the age of IS, and this I think very important, for the prevailing early marrying age in India at present cannot but prove detrimental to the physical well-being of our women."
 A site for the college has been giv- en by Sir Ali Imam, one of the lead ing native lawyers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-18
Catarrh Cannon Be Cured

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 All Druggists, 75c.
 l1a1ps Family Pills for constipation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
CALL OFF ON LA TOILETTE
Senate Committee Says No Ground
for His Expulsion.

Washington, Nov. characterization
of the alleged disloyal speech of Sena-
tor LaFollette at St. Paul more than
year ago was abandoned today by the
senate elections committee on a vote
of 8 to 2. Committee members said
that however much the speech of
Senator LaFollette on which the pro-
ceedings were brought, might be de-
pulsion from the senate. Senator
Pomerene of Ohio. chairman. and
Senator Walsh of Montana, both Dem
the charges.
A contest may develop in the senate
over adoption of the ma jority report,
which will be submitted when the
senate reconvenes December 2. Chair
man Pomerene announced that he
would submit a minority report and
might contest adoption by the senate
of the dismissal recommendation. The
committee acted on the motion of
Senator LaFo1lette's/ attorney, Gilbert
Z. Roe. of New York; formerly his
law partner. Four Democrats, Sena-
tors Reed of Missouri, Ashurst of Ari-
IONA. Vardaman Of Mississippi, and
Wolcott of Delaware, Joined with five
Republicans. Dillingham; of Vermont,
Kenyon Of Iowa. Sherman of Illinois
Knox of Pennsylvania and Kellogg of
Minnesota. in voting to dismiss. Sena-
tors Pomerene and Walsh voted In the
negative and three committee mem
bers were absent-Thompson OF Kan
sas and King of Utah, Democrats, and
Fall of New Mexico, Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
SET new RECORD
Scottish RiterS Take in Larg-
est Class in Valley History.
Fifty-First Reunion Will Close
This Evening.

The fifty first semi-annual reunion
of the Scottish Rite bodies of the val
ley of Topeka will go down in history
as the time when the largest class of
men accepted the thirty-second degree
of Freemasonry. One hundred and
twelve men were registered for the
degree at the close of Thursdays ses-
sion of the organization. These men
are today full fledged Masons of the
Scottish-Rite, and each one is entitled
to wear the insignia of the highest de-
gree of Masonry.
The reunion is to close with big
banquet and a special program this
evening. The dinner is to begin at
$50 O'Clock and is to be eaten to the
accompaniment of plenty of music.
After the dinner. DR.. Clifton E.
Rash is to deliver the class Grafton.
DR.. Frank L. Loveland, well known
war lecturer, and Thomas G.. Fitch,
are to deliver after dinner addresses.
The Scottish Rite quartet, the Eastern
Star orchestra and Miss Marguerite
Gohlke are to furnish the musical en-
tertainment this evening.
During the lunch for the candidates
at the Masonic temple Thursday, Cap
tain Raymond Montgomery. leader OF
the Scottish Rite band, was presented
with a leaders baton by the bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
'|DlD BREWERS HELP?
ate Committee VIII Look Into
German Propaganda.


washington, Nov. g2.-The senate
committee investigating brewery
propaganda decided today to take up
on December a general inquiry into
German propaganda.
This followed adjournment of the
hearings today until after the begin
ming of the new session of congress on
December 2.
Alexander Konta Of New York, who
has been mentioned in connection with
the German propaganda movement.
will be called to testify probably on
December 3. Members of the COM
mittee said there was q possibility of
further evidence being adduced re-
gardiny the purchase Of the Washing
ton Times by Arthur Brisbane with
money advanced by brewers. Cam
paigns directed by the United States
Brewers association against prohibi-
ton laws and dry sentiment were de-
scribed to the. senate committee today
by John McDerrnott Of New York,
manager of the associations organiza-
ton committee. The witness told OF
organizations formed in various
states, sometimes with their names
giving no indications to the public of
their purpose and of speakers sent into
sections engaged in wet and dry fights.
McDermott said he prepared a sched-
ule showing the situation in many
states but denied that his committee
actually participated in political con-
tests except in Tennessee and Texas.
where it supported anti-prohibitioh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
THE RUSSIAN COUP
How the BoIsilcviki Were Overthrown
at OmSk.


Washington, Nov. 22.-Cable dis
patches received at the Russian en-
bassy today from Siberia throw new
light on the changes that took place
recently in the AlI-Russian govern
rnent of Omsk and brought to the
front Admiral Kolchak as director
with the approval of the government.
A group of three military officers
on the night of November IS, accord
ing to these dispatches, arrested with
out authority two members of the di-
rectory, Avksentiff and Zenzinoff, and
two prominent citizens of Omsk, Ar
gunoff and ROgovsky.
The coup, the object of which is
not entirely clear, was attempted
without any participation or knowl-
edge of the government. 1t was
promptly and emphatically disap-
proved by the government. In order
to prevent further irresponsible ac-
Invites and to maintain the principle
of firm governmental power. the
council of minister urged energetic
measures and issued a special decree,
authorizing Admiral Kolchat to take
over the supreme power of the state.
BY his ord~r the offenders were
turned over at once for trial.
The chief aim of the authorities 1t
is reported is to eradicate the posi-
bility of further illegal actions or
bolshevik eruptions and the complete
Punishment of politics from the army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
GIRLS CLEE CLUB
New Musical Organization TO
Be Formed in Topeka.
First Meeting Will Be Held
Next Tuesday Night.

The organization of a girls glee club
8 TO be made in Topeka. That musical
:alent among the women and girls OF
his city may express itself thru an
efficient organization, the Y. W. e: "A
las arranged for the assembling of a
,horus of female voices with the ex-
oectation that some concerts will be
given during the winter.
Miss Allena Grafton, secretary OF
he local Y. w. c. A. announces that
he plan is. to have the club give
Christmas cantata, and to give some
musical affairs next spring in the ma
:ure OF a musical festival.
The club is to he instructed ana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
ASKS $1,000 DAMAGES
:. r. Ia Hue Claims He Was Injured
in Street Car Smashup.

A petition asking a judgment of
$50 against the Topeka Street Rail-
way Co. has been filed in the office of
the Shawnee county district court by
C./P. La Hue, 333 Chester avenue.
Oakland. La Hue alleges that he was
injured in a collision on East Sixth
street, November which has resulted
IN his inability to continue work.
La Hue states in his petition that he
was standing on the rear platform of
a crowded trailer attached to an Oak
land car; that they made the eastern
descent of the Sixth avenue viaduct.
but were prevented from entering the
switch there on account of several
other cars on the track ahead of them.
A few minutes later. he says, another
east bound car came down the VIA
duct and crashed into the rear of the
trailer on which he was standing.
throwing him violently across a seat
and causing him serious interna1 in
juries.
He lays the blame for the accident
upon the negligence of the railway
employees in allowing the track to be-
come congested. and upon the railway
company in placing a switch in such a
position.
La Hue is about 81 years old. He
was formerly an employe of the Wolff
Packing Co. and devoted his evenings
to hauling express and baggage. He
has a son in a hospital in France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
Marshall VIII Preside.

New York. Nov. 22.-Thomas R.
Marshall. vice president of the United
States will be among the presiding
officers at sessions of the New York
Prophetic Bible conference here dur
ing Thanksgiving week, it was an
nounced today. The coming of peace
apparently has quickened the demand
for knowledge of what the Bible fore
casts, the announcement Gays. A
special invitation has been extended
to the Jews to attend the assembly
which is undenominational, and which
will open Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
Lost on Otranto.

Washington, Nov. 22-The names
of seven additional American soldiers
lost when the transport Otranto was
sunk in foreign waters October 6.
were made public today by the war
department. They were: Corp.
Roscoe Mckinley. Canton. ILL.,, and
Pvts. Forest E. Muskgrove, Fulton
No.: Hugh Callihan, Normal. KY;
Henry F. Cox, New Haven. Conn. :;
Geo W. House. F7ooklyn: Vim.
Kruhm. Baltimore. and Tillman w.
Robinson, Triton, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN
Saturday Night the Iightless Rules
Are Off.

Washington, Nov 22.-War's gloom
will be lifted from the nations great
white ways.
Saturday night the bright lights
of Broadway and every other night
light section will twinkle with peace
time brilliancy. Fuel Administrator
Garfield has lifted his '1ightless night"
order. which, for a year depressed the
ale and lobster palace crowds, it was
announced today. But the fuel ad-
ministration wants the public to con-
tinue conservation of anthracite coal
because its production has been seri-
ously hampered by the FLU"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
TO KANSAS POST.
General Hoffman From Shelby Sent
to Sixty- First Mt Funston

Hattiesburg. Miss, Nov. 22.-Brig.
Gen. Roy Hoffman. commander of the
101st division at Camp Shelby, today
was relieved of duty here and ordered
to Camp Funston, Kansas, where he
is assigned to the command of the
Sixty-first depot brigade. General
Hoffman will leave for his new post
at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
PICTURES NOT HERE
Topeka Films for Boys Overseas VIII
Be Shown Here In Near Future.

film house that is making titles for
the pictures taken on the state house
grounds several weeks ago to COM
plete it's task, the pictures were not
received in time to be shown at the
Orpheum the last of this week, as had
been planned. The pictures were to
have been shown Thursday night, to-
night and tomorrow night and many
who made their first poses in them for
the screen have been disappointed in
their failure to arrive. They will be
shown just as soon as the drawings for
the titles made by Albert T. Reid are
completed. is announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22

trained by Miss Elonore Kurth. a
teacher of voice in Washburn college.
The first meeting will be held Tues
day night at the Y. w. L. A. when the
will be effected. All the
women and girls of Topeka who sing
are asked to be present and enroll as
members, and any one who wishes to
Join who is not a trained singer. is
also invited. as the club will afford
of valuable Instruction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
TWO PEOPLE ARE KILLED
Die When Freight and Passenger
Train Collide.

Detroit. Mich. Nov. 22.-Two per-
sons were believed killed and several
injured early today in a collision be-
tween a passenger train and a freight
on the Michigan Central railroad near
Dexter, Mich. forty miles from De-
troit Full information is lacking, of
ficials said. but from news so far OBJ
tanned, they said the enginemen on the
passenger train were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22

Washington, Nov. 22.-President
and Mrs. Wilson today talked by radio
telephone to a squadron of airplanes
flying far overhead some two miles
from the White House. The president
expressed amazement at the wonder
full invention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
The First Snow.

Kansas City. Nov. 22.-The first
snow of the season began falling here
today, coming a month later than in
1917, when snow fell October a.. Re-
ports show snow falling thruout the
tending to the extreme southwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22

candidates for governor. In otaer !
states local organizations were left to3
conduct the contest in favor of indi-
vidual candidates favorable to the
brewery interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-22
Ryan Is Out.

Washington, Nov. 22.-John d.
Ryan has resigned as head of aircraft
production, it was reported here to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-01
ARE HURT BY PLEA
Hopkins Says Kansas Republicans
Deeply Resent Wilson's Appeal.

1.-THE good people of Kansas who
have borne uncomplainingly and with
out thought of partisanship the terri
BILE burdens of war. are deeply hurt
by the presidents partisan appeal for
the election of a Democratic congress,
and the insinuation by the Democratic
state committee that only Democrats
are fighting the kaiser" declared
Richard J. Hopkins. Republican candi-
travelling over the state and has come
in close contact with the grass roots.
THE people of Kansas" Hopkins
says, "have loyalty put over every
proposition in support of the war and
are profoundly disappointed by the
presidents undignified and unfair at
tempt to capitalize the sufferings and
sacrifices of the American people for
partisan political purposes and every
where declare their intention to re-
buke his action by voting for the Re-
publican candidates. -t
They declare that Republicans and
Democrats alike have been taxed for
the support of the war, that Republi-
cans have given just as literally to the
Red Cross. the Y. NJ. c. A. the K. of
c. and all the various war activities,
and have bought just as many liberty
bonds as the Democrats. They point
out that the Republicans in congress
have been more nearly unanimous in
the support of the presidents war
measures than even the men of his
own party. The president, they recall,
has drafted into the army the boys of
all political faiths, and Republicans
and Democrats alike have been sent
across the seas to face the bayonets
and the machine guns of the Huns on
the field of battle"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-01

mego to join Superintendent Hite. who
returned a few days ago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hite have been visiting Mrs.
Hite's mother Mrs. Lillian Stevenson,
and her grandmother, Mrs. NJ. Weight
man, ST., during the influenza cpl
demic.
Mrs Donald Thorne and her daugh-
ter, Donna, who have been visiting
relatives in Arkansas. have arrived in
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Lannan,
634 Western avenue. Sergeant Thorne
has been overseas since last May.
Pvt. Roy w. Devine of Camp Fun
ston is spending a four days furlo
with his parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. o. w.
Devine.
Miss Dorthea Coe is spending the
weekend with friends in Oregon, Mo.
Miss Julia Larimer, of Kansas City,
is spending this week with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Larimer.
Mrs. J. T. Botkin left last night for
Lawton, Okla, to visit her niece, Mrs.
R. 1. Belcher. ns'
Mr.. Clay Hamilton has received or
ders to report at Camp Taylor, Louis
vile. KY, on November IL.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert H. Davis, of
Mulvane street. are the parents of a
daughter, born last week at Stormont
hospital. They have named the child
lisa bel.
Dollard have moved from 100 Stevens
street to 81 Topeka avenue.
Sergt. Don Campbell, of Camp Fun
ston. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Matt
Campbell.
Mrs. Arthur Louden. of Fairfield,
Iowa, is visitin CHER mother, Mrs. Tro-
bert, in Garfield avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-01
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

The Bachelor girls enjoyed a delightful
party Monday evening at the home OF MISS
Margaret Bear. The arrangements were
made with the greatest secrecy and it was
not until afterwards that it was dfvulged
where thes party took place.
1t was a fancy dress affair and slight
air Of masculinity was added by several
of the girls wearing with their plain black
skirts, dress coats and immaculate shirt
fronts, cadet coats and uniforms of all sorts.
The evening was spent in dancing and
playing games. after which an elaborate
banquet was served.
Miss Fife King entertained number
of her friends at a very pleasant Halloween
party Monday evening: the time was spent
in games and music. The hostess was as
sisted by Miss Mabel King and Miss Mabel
FOUGHT. Refreshments were served on small
tables and the guests were given dainty
menu cards as souvenirs.
The guests invited We're Miss Fordyce,
Miss Lulu I'ordyce, Miss Eda Smythe,
Miss Edith Metcalf. Miss Lizzie Wilson,
Miss Nellie Wetherholt Miss Julia Whit
mer, Miss Jessie Perkins, Mr.. ID. Bowie,
Mr.. Merle King. Mr.. A. NJ Bunten, Mr..
Charles McMichaeI, Mr.. Walter Goodwin,
Mr.. Fred Click. Mr.. Ed Roehr Mr.. D. G..
Kline, Mr.. U. s. Afford, Mr.. John Green,
Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Paul Roehr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas s. Lyon and grand
children have returned from their eastern
trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-01

to take a bath now about three time
week, and shave most every othcc
day or else we do not speak. I can't
wear sox with holes in them, each day
I brush my teeth, my nails l have to
keep right clean, no dirt must stay
beneath. I have to wipe the dishes
and carry in the coal, and make the
beds, and fry the eggs, and use fin
ger bowl. I never get a chance to rest.
she keeps me on the run; if I don't
do just as she says. she hits me with
a bun. I have ITO tend the baby,
whene'er she frets and stews. I al
ways have to be polite. and daily shine
my shoes. It's you do this and you
do that" I never hear the end of Or
ders from my dear mild wife, she
claims to be my friend. 1 never get
an evening out, I never see the paper,
I have to mind the baby when she
starts to cut a caper. Oh, dear, you're
sure in trouble, whene'er you take a
wife-you've got a mess of this and
that's" in front of you for life: And
SO I've told my story, and hope that
you will see, why four years of mar
ried life are a thousand unto me. I
know my wife will read this, it's like
powder to a fire so to save my hide
and stop a fight, I'll say that I'm a liar
but N. S. A.
Mrs. NJ. c. Porter. 1909 Topeka ave-
nue., will leave soon to visit her daugh-
ter. Mrs. L. S. Davis. and Lieutenant
Davis at Quantico. Va. Later Mrs.
Porter will go to Washington to be
near her son, Curtis Porter who has
been in the navy yards at Puget Sound
for several months. but who will prob
ably soon be transferred to Pelham
Bay. Mrs. Porter expects to be gone
all winter. She has rented her house
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Updegraff of
Kansas City.
The Woman's club of Topeka Is
undertaking to furnish a recreation
| room for the boys of he student army
training corps at Washburn college
DR.. Dorothy T. Nicoll is chairman OF
the committee in charge of securing
the furniture for this nall. The room
used will be in one of the buildings
on the campus and the committee
will secure furniture from homes in
the city where there is more than
is needed Comfortable chairs desks
| tables and, in fact, everything to make
a reading room comfortable and at
tractive will be very acceptable as
gifts.
y X X
A demonstration agent, who has
charge of teaching food conservation
| in a large city, had heard that it was
difficult to get the foreign women en-
| rolled in classes which aimed to
Americanize them and eventually their
| whole families. The husbands were