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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
STANDS BY THE CAR.
Servian Sympathy Is Said to Be
With Russia.

Paris, Feb ON. Popovitch. the
Servian minister here, said today:
From the time of the rupture OF re-
Iations between Japan and Russia. the
sympathy Of all Servians has been with
the czar many of whom have sought
service under his co1ors- In Servia no
one intends TO seek to profit by the
Russian embarrassment to foment a
revolt in the Balkans. believe this IS
also the attitude of the other Balkan
states. Without the support OF Aus
tria and Russia they would be power
less to settle the situation as they
wish Should war break out in tina
Balkans, Russia and Austria would in
tervene in order to prevent a change
in the status quo Moreover, war would
be dangerous, because it would end IN
economic disaster. and the financial
and Industrial situation of the prin-
cipalities would be gravely eInbarrass-
ed. In any case Servia only asks to
be allowed to coIlaborate in the work
Of applying the reforms in Macedonia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
raneka- q. e. .. 80.
zon. c. H. I.uling. Superintendent Of


zon. c. H. Luling. Superintendent OF
Insurance. Topeka, kan
Dear Sir: IN pursuance Of your in
structious I have examined the books
and accounts of the National Council of
The Knights and Ladies Of Security OF
Topeka. Kansas
This is FraternaI beneficiary society
incorporated in 1892 under the laws of
kansas and operating under our laws
relating to Fraternal societies
It has biennial sessions at which rep
resentatives Of the various Societies or
Councils. as they are called. gather and
transact business, enact laws. and at
every other session elect National Off
GERS who serve four years.
This Society was originally organized
to furnish protection to its members on
q plan OF charging a level assessment
Of so cents per 100000 TO each member,
limiting the assesscents to twelve (12)
per year, and setting aside in what was
styled a Reserve Fund. 800 per year
on each 100000 Of insurance, and de-
Quoting from each policy at its maturity
by death 5000 Oess the s1oe per year
paid during the life Of the assured) and
it was hoped that the interest on this
fund would make good any assessments
that might be required in excess OF
twelve 12) per year
In 1896 at the first representative gath
ering. the furlfty OF this plan having
been shown by experience, rates on new
members taken in were adopted as fol
lows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
DAY IS CELEBRATED.
Washington's Birthday Observ-
ed at National Capital.

Washington, Feb 22-washfngton'
birthday was generally observed in this
city today. The farewell address Of TIA
first president was read in the senate.
the federal and municipal offices were
closed and only a few Of the business
houses were open. There were several
patriotic celebrations by the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants. the Sons OF
the Revolution and. other organizations
Historic Alexandria six miles south
Of here on the Virginia side of the Po-
tornac river. celebrated the day with an
Ella borate military and civic parade
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
PRAY FOR JAPAN.
Des Moines Pastor Expresses Sym
patty For Yellow People.

Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 22.-Rev. Dr.
Guild. pastor of Grace M E church,
last night urged his congregation TO
pray for the success of Japan Men
talk of English greed" he said 1T is
kind charity compared with Russia s
dexouring career. over 100 nations and
peoples have been conquered-harpoon-
ed by the imperial eagles claws and
dropped into the bubbling eauldron
which blends the whole into a feast
for despotisus Out Of sheer necessity
little Japan has grappIed with this
monster and the Anglo Saxon should
offer her encourag cement 1t becomes
Christians whether in America or else
where to pray to the God of nations,
TO the God of battle to save the earth
from such despotisIn."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Non-Ledger Liabilities.
Receipts.

I verified from the reports of the
financial secretaries the receipts of the
year 1903. The reports are made out
and sent in each month and show the
membership. changes of membership,
including all increases and decreases,
amount paid by each and distribution Of
the receipts to the various funds, and I
find that the records of the general
Office Regarding cash receipts and
membership agree with those reports
From the monthly payments of
living members the reserve
fund was increased. .-.-...-.....-s4 s, $50. IS
From the $50 per $1,000 Qess 81
per year paid during life) the
From interest and rent .-.-..-..--- 1886 S.
An increase for 1903 of.s g, $50 S.
The loss from sale Of
forecIosed real estate
was ...... -.---.--------.S 585.37
Taxes paid on reserve
fund, building owned
and money invested. s.2s9. %
Total decrease -...-... s.s25. u
Ledger balance Dec. 81. 1902. 49, 1872 0ls. As
Reserve balance per ledger Dec
81, 1903 $2do 9ss- "
| The benefit or mortuary fund found
from same sources to have the following
history.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

An excess Of 1917. 4ss- IS Of death losses
over payments.
The strain on the benefit fund during
1901 and 1902 was so great that s21s. $50
was withdrawn from the reserve fund
to help in payment OF these losses.
leaving $ss. $685. 50 which was paid from
the assessments OF members who were
on an entirely different basis
This condition was met partially by
raising the rates Of the members other
than those on the original plan. by
adopting at the meeting Of the national
council held June Is, 1898. the following
table Of rates:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Expenses,

The expenses of the Society are of
two kinds:
Management
Organization
The Mana cement expenses are pro-
vided for by paying commission of so
cents each to the National President,
National Secretary and Medical Di-
rector on each certificate written, pro-
vfded the compensat ton in each case
does not exceed Sc, 600 per annuu, while
stated salaries are paid to the Treas
urer. clerks and office help. I carefully
item by item have examined the rec
ords of the Board of Directors Cknown
in this organization as Executive Com
rnittee) and compared them with the
cash books, and I did not find any ex-
pense not properly incurred and au-
thorized by the committee, each vouch-
er being approved by a member Of that
cornittee who is not an officer; and II
do not find any place where any COM
pensation is paid to any officer except
that provided for by the laws of the
order and in accordance with the pro-
visions of their constitution
The Organization expenses are pure
" commission, no salaries being paid
to organizers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

Burns Williams. Mr.. Edgar Arnold, Mr.
Fred McMaster-
Mrs. Patrick Ryder died very sud
denly yesterday morning at the home
of her mother, Mrs. NJ. White, sz4 Mon
roe street. of heart failure Mrs
RYDER was formerly Miss Mollie White
Besides her parents and sisters and
brother, she leaves her husband and
little son two weeks old The funeral
will be held Tuesday morning at
o'clock from the Church of the As
sumption. and the burial will be in Mt.
Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Kentucky Ordered to Hong Kong.

Washington. Feb. 22-The battIeship
Kentucky, flag ship of the American
Asiatic fleet, has been ordered to
Hong Kong. where she will be locked for
the purpose of making minor repairs. It
IS regarded as probable that Admiral
Evans viii have the remainder OF the
battIeship squadron accompany him to
Hong Kong, although he has not advised
the department 10 this effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

The distribution of the assessments
is in accordance with the constitutional
provision as follows:
Sec 98. Amount of Reserve Fund
and National Council General Fund
Assessments. There shall be collected
from each beneficiary member the fol-
lowing amounts for each thousand dol
lars of benefits carried for the Reserve
Fund and for the National Council
General Fund. which amounts are al
ready included in the tables of assess
ment in sections 90 and 9e; Provided.
however. That on certificates issued
after September l, 1900. not to exceed
six OF the first years payments, less the
Reserve Fund payments, by each ben
ef1ciary member, may be made a part Of
the General Fund by order of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, to be used in ex-
tending the order;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Gill signs with Cedar Rapids.

Fort Scott. kan. Feb 22--Among those
who have signed up their baseball con-
tracts are Warren D Gill; with CEDAR
Rapids an ex-ValIey Lacquer. and Harry
Berte. both of whom played with the
Fort Scott team season before last keo-
ixIIl mas signed w B. Stucker who was
with the Sprin gheld. Mo- team season
before last and made good with the
larger league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

The members previously written were
permitted TO continue as they had been
written, and the history of the succeed
ing years, so far as the old members
were concerned, is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Bonds.
Banks.

I enclose certificates from the three
banks where money is deposited. togeth-
er with statement of treasurer, show
ing outstanding checks, etc, necessary
to reconcile differences between his and
banks balances.
I found the interest due and accrued
on bonds and real estate loans to be as
show them in former statement. They
differ somewhat from those given by
the society in its report, being more
than they show them, the difference be-
ing in the interest due on real estate
loans, which I found more, and in due
interest on bonds. which I found less,
than stated. In justice to the society,
would state that the day I began the
examination they received the first
notification of the calling Of City of
Columbus bonds and notice that in
terest had ceased in September, 1902,
in the case of SO, 900, and in April, 1903,
in the case of the other $4,000
The cash collected by financial sec
retaries was estimated by the society,
while found that the actual collections
were as I show under head OF Non
Ledger Assets
have already spoken Of the market
values of real estate, so viii not men
ton further. except to say that the
values are fully up to these given
Death Losses.
The unpaid death losses at the close
of 1909. including two contested claims,
were S25, 991.S4. All of these were paid
when began examination, except four.
| FIrst-Warrant was issued. but not
yet presented
| Second-No proofs are fled; simply
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

that The Hague arbitration tribunal re-
mains always the rampant of justice,
truth and reason and the sublime hope
Of the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Rate of Assessment.

The above table was modified at the
national council in 1900 and a new ia
bic was adopted changing the rates of
those at advanced age as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Separate Table of Assessments Show

The first six assessments are carried
as an Extension Fund, which being
merged into the General Fund is not
considered separately in this report.
and I find that receipts to General
Fund were 49, ---s+--s--s.- s--- S44of d15-s4
Expenses of management and
organization 49,. ..-.-....-...--- $685. 80
Gain to fund IN 1865 ..--..-...-.S 17,727 Oh
Ledger balance Dec al. 1sa2-----. L, 81 81
Ledger balance Dec. 81. 1870. 60. S 8o.o4s 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Assets.

AS stated before the net ledger
assets on Dec. 81. 1903, were..... s442 l31 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Real Estate.

The real estate consists of two prop
critics. One small piece of realty in
Topeka, a foreclosure, at a book value
of $1,71492. which was sold in January
this year for 81, 800. The other is the
property known as the Security build
ing" This is located on the south
west corner OF Kansas avenue and Sew
enth street in Topeka on a lot 50x150-
The lot with building was originally
purchased Of the city and the building
for practical purposes was then 50x1o0.
Since the date of purchase an addition
has been made so that the building
covers the entire lot, their being three
stories to the original building and four
to the addition. The entire cost of this
property is $50, 66721, all of which has
been paid and the building stands clear
to the society.
The gross rental OF this
building for the year 1903.
including $500 for occu-
pancy OF all the second
story in the original
building, was .-....--..--. ss.od IS
Expenses, janitor, heat,
repairs, lights, etc.. s., 40
Taxes -.-.-- ----........-....- 1.5l2.Ss
Net income ........-.-...--..s .s25 q
In addition to the above there were ar
rearageS in rent OF over $3.50.
is an income - 80 ISIS 80
The society carries the building at
a market value of......-..... .9 s5ooO.oo
which is certainly a conservative
basis. as the building has a ca
pacity of an income of s., 500 IN
der present arrangement, and
! being centrally located. is al
ways sure of commanding a
| good income. The society car
| ries $4,000 insurance on the
building and $500 on the furni-
ture-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

Wasbinctc.. Feb. 22-President Roose-
welt today signed an act authorizing the
sale OF a part of the Red Lake indian
reservation in Minnesota
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

Y. ". c. A-Y. NJ. c. A. Auditorium
Tuesday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

was drag which soon called attention
of the society to the fact that some
way must be adopted to cut of such an
item of expense. and as the money was
loaned direct and without the usual
brokers and loan agents fees. the plan
Of charging per cent or per cent
commission was adopted and all ex-
penses Of examining property and abb
stracts, fling fees. etc, incident to
loans of this character, were paid from
this commission.
From this source there has been
connected 1890 .--.---------s.-..--.-$ 81, 562 SO
The expenses of all the items Of
which have carefully scrutinized
and none of which was paid to
any officer Of the society. were. 2. COS. u
leaving balance Of ---...-.-.-.... 81. 554- 10
and all of this has been paid into
the general fund of the society.
The original expense to general fund
before the commission plan was adopt
ed was in the neighborhood of 81, 800. so
that the general fund has been benefited
but very little and what little benefit
has accrued to it would otherwise have
gone to broker or loan agent.
Bonds.
The bonds held are funding bonds OF
Columbus. Kan; S., 900 of these bonds
have been called and paid this yeal
and all interest paid up to date They
bear per cent interest, are subject tc
call and are being called as fast as tbs
money is collected by Columbus to pay
them The interest was not paid il
1903 because the tax levy was increased
and all interest now paid as am in
formed
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Totals-...---...-s $3.50. 12s 40
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
LONDON BUILT OVER LAKES.
Third of These Underground Streams
Just Discovered.

A third lake has been discovered be
meath the surface of London. Recent
excavations in the neighborhood OF
Trafalgar square brought it to light;
and 1t is interesting to remember that
the first of the series was found under
the site of the new Admiralty build.
ings, since the distance between the
two points is comparatively trifling'
The old legend or tradition that the
metropolis is floating upon vast area
of water, though long viewed as
popular absurdity, was not entirely
without warrant. And it Is curious,
too. that a vague idea of the kind
should survive through the ages. In
these days of tubes" underground
tramways. and general burrowing In
all directions, everything that lies be-
meath the broad expanse of London
will In course of time be struck by
restless diggers. The lake near Ira
falgar square, it may be added, lies az
a higher level shan the river at West
Minister bridge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Success For All.

True success is within the reach OF all
men. 1t is to know and to do Gods will.
to learn and to follow IN His way. 1t Is to
put our hand cheerfully to the pen or tho
pillow, whichever God s providence sug-
gcsts. In the rcckonings OF eternity TO
have been a good mason will count for
more than to have been a bad monarch;
to have walked worthy of the vocation OF
servant will be accounted better than to
have been selfish sovereign. Lives that
upon earth we're despised, but which were
well lived, and labor that was counted me.
NAL, but which was well performed, will
bear the stamp of divine approval for eter-
nifty. Success will he defined in the lcxi-
con of heaven as it seldom is in any lexi.
con of earth As for the dollar mark, it
will not be used in the world of bliss.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
REVIVAL OF THE INN.
Public Houses are Changed to Suls
the Needs of the Day.

the Needs of the Day.
While some reformers are bent on
ending the public house, Others are
busy at mending it. We need not
decide for both; in many places there
are too many public houses, and OF
those that would in any case re
main, many might we'll be bettered,
The annual report of the public
house trust shows that substantial
progress is being made in this direc
ton. The principal aim OF the trust
Is the revival of the inn as place OF
all-round refreshment and its extinc
ton as mere drinking bar. THE
man who asks for bovril gets the
same smile as the man who asks for
beer" that is the advertisement and
the motto. Lord Grey's movement is
most hopeful one; 1t takes for
granted that men will not be deprived
Of their beer; but it offers every In
ducement to the consumption OF other
cups than those which inebriate, and
of eatables as we'll as drinkables. and
1t provides decent, wholesome, cheer.
full surroundings. The movement is
peculiarly opportune In rural districts.
1t comes at time when there Is
considerable revival In the wayside
inn as a place Of necessary refresh
ment. Hostelries which seemed to
have been killed by the railway are
coming to life, thanks to the bicycle
and the motor. At a time when so
many people are thus taking to tho
road again, 1t is very appropriate
that an effort should be made to i'm.
prove the roadside inn.-Londop
Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
A SHRINkAGE IN VALUES.
Poets Experience With the Child OF
His Brain.

His Brain.
The eager poet wrapped 1t up care
fully and set out for the city, where
the leading magazine editors sat IN
judgment on such as his-or, rather,
on such as might not hope to be quite
as his, and 1t was night when he came
to the city. At the hotel where he
chose to lodge he passed it to the
clerk, with instructions to place 1t IN
the safe, where valuables were kept
for security.
What value?" the clerk inquired.
The poets face flushed with pride.
at is, perhaps, scarcely possible to
place value upon it, but"
Say two hundred?' suggested the
busy and practical clerk,
"That is, perhaps, something of the
sort they will place on it" replied the
poet, with a deprecatory curl of his
lip. Eyes," say two hundred" and he
sighed.
The clerk checked it at two hun
dred, and put 1t away in the safe. Next
morning the poet arose, paid for his
lodge, received it safely into his hands
again, and went forth. The after
noon was waning when the poet, look
ing wan and weary, stood again at
the hotel desk, with it (no longer with
a large y In his hand.
"Ah!" said the clerk. Care for 1t
again? Same value, I suppose?'
"Well-er-ah-not exactly" said
the poet. still eagerly, but of diff
ferent variety of eager. II thinker
-ah-what was going to say, was
er-as a matter of fact-er-could you
let me have half dollar on it,"
The clerk said he couldn't hardly do
1t just then and the poet took 1t and
went back to his humble village,
where he opened tin shop and did
quite well-New York Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Speak No Words Of Love.

When Dyak of Borneo makes love
he helps the girl in the hardest por.
ton Of her daily toll. If she smiles
upon him, no matter how sweetly, he
does not Immediately respond, but
waits until the next dark night. Then
he steals to her house and wakens
her as she lies asleep beside her pa.
rents. The parents, If they approve.
make no sign, but sleep on--or pre-
tend to. If the girl accepts she rises
and takes from her lover the betel and
sweetmeats he has brought her.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
WATCH Out.

Be on the lookout for mcrcies. The more
we look for them, the more of them will
we see. Blessings brighten when we count
them. Out of the determination of the
heart the eyes see. If you want to be
gloomy, there's gloom enough to keep you
glum; ii you want to be glad, there's CLEAN
enough to keep you glad Say, Bless the
Lord, o my soul, and forget not all His
benefits Better lose count in enumerat-
ing your blessings than lose your blessings
in telling over your troubles. BE thank
full unto Him, and bless His name. MI
bic y. Babcock y. d.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

"Stretch forth thy hand" You with
that weak hand shortened by the hard cir
cumstances of your life, stretch it forth!
You with that hand drawn up by love OF
thoughtless, unkind words and deeds,
stretch them forth With honest purpose,
with unialtering will, whatever may be its
weakness or its need, Stretch forth thy
hand" And the Christ will look upon it.
He will pity its weakness and deformity
and 10, as you stretch it forth it will be-
come whole-restored, that you may bless
with kindly deed many a needy one who
waits and wats-perhaps for you.-M. n
SlatterlY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Farnestness.

Take life earnestly. Take it as an ear
nest, vital, essential matter. Take 1t as
though YOU personally were born to the
task of performing noble task in itas
though the world had waited for your
coming. Take it as though it was a grand
opportunity to achieve, to carry forward
great and good schemes, to help and cheer
a suffering, weary, it may be, heart bro.
ken sister The fact is, life is undervalued
by a great majority of women. 1t is not
made half as much of as should be the
case Now and then woman stands aside
from the crowd, labors earnestly, stead
lastly, confidently and straightway be.
comes famous.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
HOM,s This2

We offer Ons Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FIJI. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f.. j.
Cheney for the last 5years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac.
iions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o,
wALD1sa, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Betrothed at Birth,

In some parts of West Africa the
girls have long engagements. On the
day Of their birth they are betrothed
to baby boy triHe older than them.
selves, and at the age of twenty they
are married. The girls know of no
other way of getting husband, and
80 they are quite happy and satisfied.
AS wives they are patterns of obedi.
cree, and the marriages usually turn
out a success