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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
6
The report of the committee at the meeting outlines resolutions to crystallize the peace sentiment and support the Anglo American arbitration treaty. It endorses celebrating a century of peace between English speaking nations. Prof T Lyetaga from Spat University of Chicago spoke on Peace in Asia.
Saturday brought a mild heat before a Sunday temperature swing and a light frost Monday morning in low areas. Neighbors Clyde Talley and sister Ethe visited Overbrook, Lobe Pence visits Topeka, Drek Doran stayed with home folks, Mrs. Philip Heyl and Jenova visited Rod Postma’s. Many neighbors, including Wilson, McKinney, Porters, and the Lambs, shared visits and chores. Miss Ethel Talley bought a new piano. Rev. Whitson preached. Mrs. Pence lost a horse team valued at $100, plus other small notes. Last Aid Society met with a few attendees. Miss Kirkman returned home after two weeks away. School program and ball game at Clinton Calla drew attendees. several neighbors attended. Doris, Mrs. Elmer Landing, and a baby visited in Lawrence. Thurber and William Sutton shipped cattle. Pence continues to face bad luck.
In Topeka on May 6 the case against Hornaday related to the First National Bank failure faced no indictment. The U S district attorney Shary de Bone said no statement would be released and no further attempts to indictToywill be made. The bank’s assets had paid about eighty cents on the dollar. Also reported a boy injured by a stone in Quincy.
Mayor Bishop returned from an Oklahoma home city last night after being summoned by the death of his brother.
The saddle horse of Jol Ise is missing today. Officials cannot determine if stolen or strayed. Li is being searched and inquiries are underway.
The following officers were elected at the State Standay School convention: President Myron C. Setule of Topeka. First vice president Sherman Ploughe of Hutchinson. Third vice president Lew Darron of Oberlin. Treasurer H. M. White of Abilene. General secretary J. H. Engle of Abilene. Executive Committee for one year Mark Maxwell of Kansas City. for two years J. W. Gill of Wichita and Mrs. Cora Bullard of Leavenworth. for three years I. I. Little of LaCrosse, W. Muengenmayer of Duneton, J. L. Stratton of Lawrence, H. W. Bomgardner of Hope, Bernard Smith. Also mentions additional property transfers and notices involving Clara Shockey and various lots in Media and Baldwin, with several sale values and mortgage references.
A memorial service for Dr Cordley will be held tomorrow morning at Plymouth Church. The address will be given by Burdivics of the University Law School with the theme “Richard Cordley: an Appreciation.” Music and hymns were chosen from Cordley’s favorites as former minister of Plymouth Church, he served about forty years and contributed to the state’s civic life. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. and many who knew him will attend.
A writer notes that different ages define adulteration differently. In 17th century London Parliament opponents branded hops as a wicked weed. John Evelyn warned hops altered constitution though it improved taste, urging cider instead. Ancient practices included adding sea water and various substances to wine to improve flavor and durability.
A railway crossing accident at night injures a farmer after a metal cart is struck and demolished. The defense wins largely on testimony from an elderly colored man stationed at the crossing who swears his lantern was lit. The man expresses fear of being questioned about his lantern when praised by the lawyer.
Musical America recounts the winter 1792 creation of La Marseillaise by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. At a Strasbourg dinner the officer penned the anthem, later sung in Strasbourg and adopted by Marseillais insurgents, with de Lisle enduring poverty yet receiving honors before death.
The piece outlines a dainty bedroom set for a young girl featuring huni em broidered handkerchief linen, a bureau scarf, a matching handkerchief case, and an oblong pin cushion cover. Embroidered flower baskets, satin ribbons, and beaded accents evoke a refined Victorian era style suitable as a birthday or wedding gift.
The article notes Sir Alfred Church lamenting pigment decay in paintings including Reynolds works while old manuscripts darken under strong light. It contrasts National Gallery pieces retaining color with yellow lakes and crimson dulling. A separate scene follows as an elevator in a large office building fills with hats during the noon rush, delaying passengers and prompting jokes from the operator. Mrs. A Keeler returns home after months in Chicago.
An essay extols the value of dressing well for women, arguing that attire elevates mood and social presence. It urges elegant garments and accessories, from silk stockings to lace shawls, as everyday aids to happiness, even for invalids or homemakers, concluding a woman who likes her reflection is half way to joy.
A vain young divinity student spoke in a country church and asked a seasoned farmer what he thought. The elder replied the preacher made good points but reminded him of Si Warin who chased rabbit tracks all day yet followed them the wrong way.
Suburban Life reports Blanche E. Watson advising white Persian cats are usually deaf, especially blue-eyed ones. She notes darker cats are generally hardier, suggests choosing a kitten with a broad face and short limbs, and warns against white fur turning colors. Mr. and Mrs. John Findley and son Haugh visited Olathe this morning.
A hotel manager recalls a shrewd waiter named Scott who endured extraordinarily small tips from a wealthy New York visitor. After three months and three meals a day, the guest left a bag of pennies totaling nine dollars, which the waiter handed back to the guest.
Historic Southwark sites linked to Dickens are being erased for sanitary reasons. The Tabard Street rookeries near St George the Martyr Church and the Marshalsea debtors’ prison, famed in Little Dorrit, are slated for clearance. Local medical officers condemn the area as degraded despite its literary lure.
The piece argues that reading Shakespeare varies by reader mind and that true comprehension rises above the text. It compares a child's reading to Coleridge and Schlegel, noting each mind's unique trains of thought and the momentary exaltation that music-like insight can provoke.
Ohio officials and lawmakers including Senator George K. Celone Hart and representative Nye Lowry were arraigned in a criminal court on bribery charges. Rodney J. Diegal and others faced the judge as prosecutors argued pressed unsignaled communications bolster evidence of corruption in the legislature. Other criminals including murderers and burglars were arraigned.
Sapulia Oklahoma May 6 trains halted as caterpillars swarmed rails in wooded areas. Locomotives slipped and had to be cleaned of worms before wheels could grip. Residents compare outbreak to Kansas grasshoppers and note foliage eaten. locals blame mild winters and drought for bumper caterpillar season.
El Paso May 4 Peace negotiations between the Mexican insurgents and the Mexican government were suspended awaiting Mexico City’s reply to Francisco I Madero’s proposal that President Diaz resign publicly The federal representatives admitted they did not expect a favorable answer but awaited the decision in the capital.
Rev Nathan Plass former president of the Redeemable Investment Company faces United States district court action on May 31 on charges of using the mill to defraud. The company was closed by post office officials on October 13, with Plass in Beirish Calum ie at the time. He returned and pleaded for grace, having prior ties to the Redeemable Company. Plass engaged in business in Providence and attended Wash lam college in Topeka Ban.
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