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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
BIZ MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: My trouble
is similar to that of many other mar
ried women. / suppose. l have been
married eight years and have two lit
tie children. Until a year ago my
husband and were very happy in our
little home. He was proud of me in
every way. He admired my cooking
and thought I wore pretty clothes.
Then my husba nd's father died and
his mother was left alone. He has
brothers and~sisters, but all of them
live In different states and it was nat
ural for his mother TO come and live
with US.
When l cook can make things
taste fine, but 1 must have plenty but
in-iaw thinks this is absolutely terri
Bile. She also says 1 pay too much
money for my clothes.
Now my husband never compliments
me. When / get anything he always
asks how much 1t cost and then he
and his mother exchange a look. Ny
home life is being spoiled and so is
my husbands. l know he is no longer
happy with me and he is beginning to
think that perhaps he made mistake
is marrying me.
My husband makes good money.
When 1 knew him at first he was
rather tight with it, but he adopted
my way of enjoying what money
would buy as long as ne stayed WITHIN
his limit. Now he is drifting back
into his old way of boarding when
there is no need to hoard.
Can you help me with my problem?
DAISY.
About the only thing you can do is
talk to your husband. Ask him to
recall how happy you used to be to-
gethex before money was given so
much Thought. Also say that he knew
your tendencies before he married you,
but he loved you anyway, and you
want him to do so now.
If you do not already receive an
allowance, ask for one. Then re-
quest that the subject of money be
entirely dropped as long as you stay
within your allowance. Your hus-
band will see that this is q reasonable
request.
Keep on in your own way and some
time your husband will realize that
You were right. Your children will
APPRECIATE you more If you dress well
and are a clever little mother in the
| home.
Above all do not complain to your
husband about your mother-in-law,
Have your talk now, but afterward
i say nothing. Altho there is no M
mediate result, your husband will
! think about the matter and in time
will grow more conside-ate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Tried Recipes.


Baked Rhubarb Sauce - TWO
punches of rhubarb, three-fourths
cup light brown sugar, one pint boil
ing water, nutmeg. butter. Pour
boiling water on cut rhubarb, let stand
three minutes. drain. Put in buttered
earthen dish, sprinkle sugar. nutmeg
and little bits of butter on top. Bake
slowly half hour. Serve from dish
baked in. Very good and different
from the ordinary rhubarb sauce;
also wholesome. Serve four.
Baked whitefish-Three pounds of
whitefish, one small onion, two cups
bread crumbs, two eggs, one-half
teaspoon sage, milk, butter. salt, pep
per. lemon juice. Clean the fish and
wipe dry. Rub inside with salt and
pepper. Squeeze lemon juice onto the
fish, let stand until ready to stuff.
Mix bread with enough milk to
moisten, add onion cut up fine, So e
and beaten eggs. Mix well, stuff fish
and sew together. Bake in a slow
oven forty-fve to fifty minutes.
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IL can answer practically any quesuon
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vice nor make exhaustive research.
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daIiv lie Of the American people that the
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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL lNFOliMA-
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PARIS CRIES WITH

Confined from Page One.r
make short speeches. The delegations
will come to the table when called
rpon by Secretary Paul Dutasta to af-
fl their signatures opposite the seals
which will prior TO the event be fixed
to the instrument.
The announcement of Germany's ac-
ceptance of the treaty has thrown the
Hotel dc Crillon. American headquar-
tiers. into wild confusion. Because of
the uncertainty as to the date on which
the treaty will be signed experts. Of
ficers and clerks who will return on
the George Washington with President
Wilson have been ordered to be ready
to leave on Tuesday night. Conse-
quently, trunks, book cases and mill
tary bags were today tumb:ed RIO the
coiriders in great disorder and Amer
lean soldiers rushed about in an effort
to get baggage to stations as quickly
rs possible so the personnel of the
mission might be ready TO leave at
once. should the treaty be signed on
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
THE BUILDING OUTLOOK.

AS a substantial indication of the
rapid improvement now taking place
in the building situation, announce
ment is made in New York that new
hotel is to be constructed there at once
which will represent total investment
of $7.50O,OoO. This is the largest pri-
vate building enterprise launched in
New York since Americas entry into
the war. and it is looked upon as the
first of number of colossal building
projects to be brought out at an early
date.
The new enterprise, which will be
called Hotel Linnard, marks the inva-
sion of New York City by the d. M.
Linnard organization. which has Just
opened the new s5.OOO.ooO Ambassa-
dor hotel at Atlantic City, and oper-
ates the Fairmont and Palace in San
Francisco; Huntington, Maryland and
Greene in Pasadena, Belvidere in
Santa Barbara; Alexandria and Cali
fornia, the latter of which is now In
course of construction, in Los Angeles.
S. w. Straus &c Co. has issued the
following statement regarding the out
look in the building industry:
I'VE believe America is on the
threshold of unusual building activi-
ties because all interests have found
that nothing is to be gained by hold
/ ing off. The launching of the Hote
Linnard is one of the straws that indi-
Gates current tendencies. There is
much inquiry for capital both fol
building purposes and for enlarging
and improving industrial plants and
equipment. The country is so far be
hind in buildings and the demand fol
new structures is SO much greater
than it ever has been before in the his
tory of the country that correspond.
ingly unprecedented activities may b,
looked for"
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ALLEN A BAPTIST?

Continued from Page One.j
house in anger and humiliation. Their
church had been ignored. Reed in
quired as to the church that was not
represented.
1T is the Methodist church, sab"
expostuiated the brethren. The
guv'ner has favored the Baptists"
Reed was shocked and Mortified.
He admitted IL. His expression showed
the humiliation which he felt. But, it
did no good. There was Just one re-
lief The governor must appoint the
same number of Methodists as Bap-
fists. Reed promised to do his best.
This morning the telephone bell
rang. 1t was a Lawrence negro He
wanted a commission to meet the boys
N Hoboken.
What church do you belong tor
Reed asked.
I'm Baptist" answered the Law
renee negro.
Not a chance" said Reed We've
too many Baptists now"
A few minutes later a Topeka ne
gro walked into the office. He was
looking for a comm .ssion. He was an
earnest and devoted Allen man in 1918
and he wanted trip down to little oil
Moo Yowk to meet the boys.
What church do you belong to?"
came the stock question.
1t Upset Expectations.
/. The negro looked worried and puz-
zled. He may have expected to be
cross examined as to his politics, his
tariff convictions and his opinion as
to the price Of pig iron. But religion
from politician was a new one.
Well-well-sah,'' stammerea the
colored visitor. II guess you'se might
say Use a Methodist"
The negro wiped the perspiratlon
from his brow
THANK God" exclaimed Reed.
We've been looking for you all morn
ing
And the Topeka negro walked out
of the office with the big printed COM
mission. the yellow ribbon and. the
great seal of Kansas. He may yet
be wondering what it is all about.
Before Governor Allen returns
home, tho, Secretary Reed believe $
the score will be even and joy and
peace and tranquility will reign n
cufled precincts of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24

Americans probably are the most
intoierant people in the civilized
world. We claim the right to send
our missionaries to every corner of the
earth, but would object strongly II this
country were invaded by Mohamme-
dams or Buddhists in an effort to con-
vert us TO their form of religion. We
object 10 the presence of Japanese in
Mexico. but claim the right TO do busi-
ness in China. and American interests
are trying to gain control of the Trans
siberian railroad. Our attitude toward
japanese settlements in Mexico seems
unfortunate, since the orientals doubt
less would be more orderly nefghbors
and better customers for what we have
10 sell than re the Mexicans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
PAVING is APPROVED
Specifications for City Work Presented
10 commissioners Today.

Specifications for City Work Presented
to Commissioners Today.
The city commissioners this morn
ing approved the paving specifications
as presented by Commissioner w. S.
Hancock, who worked with w. e.
Baldry, city engineer, in drawing up
the rules. regulations. and other
specifications that will apply to the
paving that will go down in Topeka
within the next few months.
The blue prints were approved sew
eral days ago but the printed specifi-
cations had not been completed by thu
printer at that time.
The city will receive bids on the
paving up TO 10 o'clock in the morn
ing on July 3. 1919.
The specifications are compiled in
three different books. The books are
labeled. asphaltic concrete. brick, and
concrete alleys Certified checks must
accompany each bid. For the asphalt
TIC concrete bid. the fee is $4,000; tho
certified check for the concrete alley
paving is to be $3.50: and fer the brick
paving the check must be for $1,000.
The specifications deal with the
questions of grading, curbing, gutter
ing, paving. and repaving, and all
other technical and legal problems
that enter into the task of construct
ing new paving and repairing old and
dilapfdated paving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
MY HUSBAND AND I
BY JANE PHELPS

prised, then look of something near
chagrin crossed her face, then, to my
surprise, one OF pity. was totally
unprepared for her answer:
Indeed 1 will help you all can!
You are very brave to acknowledge
your mistake. Don't let any one know
L did not invite you. l will say l tele-
phoned you to join u.s."
As followed her into the room
where her guests were assembled. 1
thought of the old saying that there
is some good in the worst of US" She
had risen to the occasion. and to roy
help wonderfully. She could make
any explanation she saw fit of my
presence. My greatest cause of en-
barrassment was gone-that it would
be known that had Joined them with
out an invitation, and that Nell might
think I was spying upon him,
ladies and>featlenen let me intro
duce Mrs. Forbes Aren't you sur
your wife Joined us and looked after
you. You might get too fond of me,
you know" Her voice sounded a bit
strained; her speech 1abored. and
rather unlike her usual easy noncha-
lance. But no one seemed to notice.
and altho Neil looked absolutely
dumbfounded he answered in a face
tious manner, when she said. You tell
her who the people are Neil. She al
ready knows Mr.. Frederick / think
mad not noticed him until she spoke,
In fact the room and every one in it
all save Neil was a blur. But as she
mentioned Frederick's name a wave
of gladness rushed over me. II he
were there l should not be so afraid.
or so alone.
II knew you would come" he said
very low as he Immediately crossed to
me. You intended to when you teie-
phoned me-"
And yRu came because you knew T.
Il stopped short for two reasons. One
that I was taking a good deal for
granted. and letting him see it. The
other because Neil had Joined US and
was presenting Mr.. Tearle. then Mr..
Conner Scott was not there. but Mr..
Thompson came in later. These with
two women. overdressed. ordinary wo-
men who seemed i'll at ease until after
the wine was served. when they were
very talkative and very gag. l never
had met women of their type before
and it was as hard, even harder to
talk to them than to Tearle and Con-
nor But l had come to help Neil, so
while refusing to take any wine. 1
chatted with each of them in turn un-
til the conversation turned upon some
mining proposition. Then listened
(Tomorrow-NeiI suggests that Bar
bara leave early.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24

Five new bills and two resolutions
have been introduced in congress since
May - relative to the repeal Of the
soda water and ice cream cone tax.
In view Of this fact, it is rumored in
Washington that in all probability this
tax, which has met with SO much pub
lie opposition, will be removed and it
is now merely a question OF how long
before this takes place. Letters and
kilograms by the thousand, it is said,
have poured into the offices of sena'
tors and congressman. which in a large
measure have brought pressure to
bear on the matter. altho in many
,ases the representatives from all parts
II the country have not required any
coercing TO make them favor the re-
peal OF the soda water tax. Some of
these letters. many of them from
school children. have been truly anus
Ing in their 'phraseology and direct
simplicity in telling their troubles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24

The wheat crop of the United States
grew from 400. zoe, 900 bushels in 1890
to~a little over 500. 900, 900 in 1900.
slightly more than 1000, 900 In 1910.
about I.o25. 900. 600 in 1915. and is
officially estimated as likely to be
l.230. 10000 bushels in 1919. Mean
Time the worlds crop, according to a
compilation by the National City Bank
Of New York. grew from 2.400. 00O. 900
bushels in 1890 to 100000, 900 in
1900. 1878. OOO,O 900 in 1910. crossing
the 1000. OOO.OOO line in 1913. and
again in 1918, but dropping during
the latter part of the war perod to an
average OF about s.BOO,OoO,OOO bush
els per annum, this decline being
chiefly due to a reduction In output in
that greatest wheat growing continent
Of the world, Europe. Europe in fact.
says the banks statement, produces in
normal years a little more than one
half the wheat OF the world and also
imports considerable quantities from
other continents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
THE PROMOTERS WIFE
A DISTRESSING INCIDENT.
CHAPTER XCVIII.

I was in a perfect fever of unrest,
Impotence and something very like
fear all the rest of that day. and the
next. Neil had told us at breakfast
that he would not dine at home.
wondered what I should tell his aunt
to excuse my absence also when she
knew ! was not with him. But had
no excuses to make fortunately. Aunt
developed a sick headache and went
to bed about o'clock.
1 dressed as carefully as 1 ever had
in my life. 1 knew Blanche Orton's
fondness for dress, her exquisite if
sometimes bizarre taste. l would look
as we'll as possible. 1 allowed myself
just time to reach there by o'clock,
as I judged that would be her dinner
hour. 1 did not take the car, but
walked to the corner and hailed a
passing taxi. 1 would take no one not
even the chauffeur, into my conf
dence.
could scarcely stand. When the maid
opened the door the sound of laugh
ter and voices nearly caused me to
turn and flee. But 1 had come for "a
purpose-to help Neil. Had it been
for any other reason under the sun
l could not have gone. thru with it.
But the thought of Neil gave me cour-
age.
go right up stairs please and lay
off your things" the maid said. She
of course had not recognized me and
thought me one of the invited guests.
walked slowly up the stairs. laid
aside my cloak, then walked even
more slowly down again. Blanche Or
ton came into the hall just as l
reached it, and Immediately spoke to
her:
You will forgive me for intruding
won't you Mrs. Orion ?" l asked in my
most gracious tones. But 1 know
Neil often comes to you for help in his
business. 1 do SO want to help him
also. so as 1 knew you were to have
dinner tonight business dinner,
could not have intruded upon a So
cial affair, determined to come and
ask you to give me a lesson in help
ing my husband. You see I was fool
ish. l did not care for some of the
men he wished to entertain. so he did
not compel me to receive them 1 am
sorry now. VIII you help me retrieve
my error2" 1t was not at all what
| had intended to say; not at all what
I wanted to say. But the words seemed
TO come of their own volition.
Mrs orton had first looked sur
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FARE UP July 1

Continued from Page one.)
mission suggests a coupon book at a
minimum rate 1t recommends a
twenty ride book ut a cost of $1.O5 op
1lve ana one-feurth cents a ride.
These books are to be good only dur.
ing thirty day period from date of
issue. The commission offers to placs
It's accountants and engineers at work
on such plan and to cooperate with
the street railway company in work.
ing out the proposed new fare system.
Inc commissions Recommendations
Following is a portion of the COM
missions order and recommendation:
me application of the Railway Com
pany VIII be allowed; but. the hallway
Company will be required, after paying its
proper and necessary current operating
expenses, to set aside out Of its income
depreciation reserve to be used nv II for
replacing or retiring its property when
necessary and for no other purpose. to the
condition rs to enable the coinrshny to
render the kind of service which the public
y, nise entitled ~ to receive. The company viii
Its promises made to the cities and to this
commission at the hearing Of this mat
ter. The service must he Improved The
tracks must be leveiled and the low FONTS
raised. The schedule Of cars must be
more strictly adhered to Additional car
the public must be given the kind OF serv-
ice for which It will be paying A failure
IN tuo pATt OF tne company to do these
things will make 1t incumbent upon this
commission, upon its own initiative IL
necessary, 70 take action herein.
To Help Poor People.
The accountant, Mr.. Warfield. in his
testimony Tor the applicant company. pro-
posed schedule of rates which would
leave the basic fare five cents. This plan
appeals to the commission. There ara
undoubtedly in Topeka large number
Of people who use the street car as a
| necessity and use it constantly. There ars
working people, clerks, sales people and
other wage earners, whose financial con-
dition is not such as to enable them 10
I own automobiles. They have their homes
In many cases. far FROM their work.
The commission suggests. that the appli-
can't company begin at once To mike sicIi
1nvesttgation as it may he able to make
during the next six months with the idea
OF putting into operation the following
plnn:
Sell n twenty ride ticket book or coupon
hook at s1.o5 good thirty days from its
date. Charge a cash fare OF seven cents
or even eight cents. If such a plan would
| yield the necessary revenue. It would r,
/ better than the fiat rate of six cents The
| high cash fare would be paid by thosa
who use the street car as a convenience
! and not as a necessity. 1t would be pail
| by the occasional user Of the car The
steady customer. the men and women who
ride every day and who must in the main
! support the street car company. would ba
/ getting the benefit of the lower rate. That
| plan would be fair and just and is in nc
! cordnnce with rules and practices In every
other line Of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
DECLARES WARS END
Joint Resolution in Senate Would
Make separate Pence.


washington, June 24.-So that war
conditions may not be prolonged,
should the peace treaty fail Of ratifi-
cation. or its approval be greatly de-
layed, opponents of the league of ma
tions presented in the senate late Nom
day a proposal to declare a state of
peace with Germany and Austria Hun
gary.
The declaration was introduced both
as an amendment to the pending army
bill and as n separate joint resolution
by Senator Fall. of New Mexico. Re-
publican member of. the foreign rela-
expected to come UP today and
should it fail, the resolution probably
will be called up for action Wednes-
day.
Both in his amendment and in his
resolution. Senator Fall proposes that
the president bs directed to secure the
immediate return of ALI military and
naval forces now abroad on duty con-
nected with the war. In addition the
of the money appropriated by Nthe
army bill could be used for the main
tenance of forces on foreign soil ex-
cept as required by peace conditions.
A joint resolution similar to that pre-
scented by Mr.. Fall was introduced by
Senator Edge, Republican, Of New
Jersey.
It was considered quite probable to-
night that the amendment would be
rejected on a point of order and that
the league opponents then would line
up generally behind the Fall resolu-
ton. 1t would require action by both
senate and house but whether the
president signature also would be nee
essary i disputed question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-24
Is YEARS AGO In TOPEKA
From the columns OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


June "A, 1894.
The Photographic Magazine published in
Cincinnati, iu the current number, has a
portrait and biographical sketch of Judge
L. G. Adams with fac smile of a page of
his shorthand notes. written quite recently.
Not all of Judge Adams's many friends
know him as a stenographer, and one Of
the earliest practitioners of the art in this
country.
Miss Florence Greer has issued cards for
a dancing party In Library hall. the even
ing of July >. complimentary to Miss Street
and Miss Ware.
Misses Emma Kelly of Lawrence Nellie
Raub, May Maxwell and Messrs Galen
Nichols. Rob McMnster and L. S. Avoid.
will drive out to the dairy farm tonight
to enjoy the pleasure of an al fresco lunch
con.
Mrs. W: A. McCarter and daughter have
returned from visit I'm Indiana.
Mrs, n. Snattinger will entertain on
Thursday evening for her sen. Julius, of
Perry, o. T.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. WILL GRIFFITH, who lives five
miles northwest Of Eimont. died Monday
night. Funeral announcement later.
MRS. +. ~. FERGUSON died Monday at
her home; IL East fourth street. She II
survived by her husband two daughters.
Mrs. Ruther. of Topeka. and Mrs. Cora
Shook. of Eureka: and four sons, Harry
Spencer, OF Topeka; Fred Spencer. Of san
sas .nnd Wesley Spencer. Of Rayvilie. Mo.
The funeral will be held from Penwell's
chapel. Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock.
MRS. MARTHA SMITH. age &c, died
this morning at the home Of her daughter.
SIS Lake street. The body will be taken
to Overbrook for burial on Wednesday.
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