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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

Each mayor of cities of the frst-class
in Kansas will be given a copy of the
new revised ordinance books free of
charge, other copies viii be given at
the discretion of the city council. The
sale price is 50 for the paper bound
copies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The city council instructed NJ. T. Gil
man to furnish additional bond of $500
for the protection of the city against all
damages resulting from the trenching for
water mains on West Tenth street.
bond for 5000 from Gilmore was approved
The bond of the Warner Electric COM
papy for 81, coo was approved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The report from the police Judge for
November fines showed collected SS20-60,
with 81 075 assessed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

A request of an increase of pay of
the engineers of city electric light plant
was referred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The resolution employing a. ". Hop
lxfns of the merchants police upon the
regular force, was rejected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

A resolution to repair Locust street
between Tenth and Eleventh streets,
was referred to the streets and walks
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The bid of NJ r Wall for the filing in
of the approach to the Kansas avenue
bridge over the Shunganungs creek, was
adopted The bid submitted was for 1874
cents per cubic yard, with 800 foot free
haul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

Action to recall a resolution for paving
because they contained a specification for
Fort Scott blue sandstone, was defeated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The council adjourned to meet Monday
December IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

of frame and on plans very similar to No.
4 station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The city's finances are still inadequate
to meet the exact demands which are
made of it. The general revenue fund,
from which is paid the expenses of the
departmental salaries. was shy S5,l96.l0
this month and the general Improvement
fund had to be drawn upon,
General revenue fund .--.--...--...S 1925
GENERAL iroDrovenaent fund ........ II, 124.0 6
water works fund ............. 40S4. 46
Sidewalk ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5S410
ssaxr-er fund District No 26..... g. 1881
T il1rarv fund Observation-Disclosures. 590.07
Total ... .......................s2 4, 32L So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

An ordinance amending a present or
dinance providing for the levy and col
lection of a license tax upon certain
callings and trade, was adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The action OF the Firemen's Relief
association in appropriating 81 from
the funds of the association for medl-
cal and other expenses, was approved
The Abbott Voting Machine company
fo fispose of their machines, two for
each precinct at $500 apiece to the city;
They make a proposition Tor a Sl,OoO
cash payment down ard the balance to
he paid in fnstaIlments which may pc
drawn out for a term Of is years. A
committee of three were appointed TO
Investigate into the merits OF the com
lu11nication. The committee consists OF
Councilmen Green, Rice ana Gflisy.
A remonstrance against the paving Of
Jefferson street between skin ana
Eighth avenues was fled, signed by L
oropertv owners. The protest has Deeh
referred to the streets and walks com
zssittsa.
The city engineers estimate q $500
for the new IRE station IN 1hs fiAeta WaAo
ugas approved By the council
The new dEs station VIII pc cons1r aesea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The members of the sanitary depart
ment had their salaries raised upon a
recommendation from the ways and
means committee. The city physician is
raised from $50 to SIS; the sanitary
sergeant from s55 to S65, the four mem
bers of the force from sos to $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

A petition for the placing of a catch
basin at Tenth and Locust streets was
referred to the streets and walks COM
mittee.
The following reports of collections
for the month of November were lSade:
Weighnaster .-...... .....-.-.-..S 6010
License collector ................. 643.06
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

der 1s years of age. unless having a
plausible excuse, viii have to remain
off the streets after the hours Of 3
o'clock from the 1st of March to the
last of September and after O'Clock
from the LIST of October to the last Of
February
The penalty provided for violation
of the provisions of the ordinance is
IS fine for each and every offense.
The following paving petitions were
approved: Lincoln street from Sew
enth street TO Eighth avenue, Clay
street from Tenth to Eleventh and
from Eleventh to Thirteenth streets,
Jefferson from Sixth to Eighth ave-
nues, Lane street from Eighth to Tenth
avenues and Eighth avenue from Lin
coin to West streets
The city paid its first claim for dam
ages due to the bad condition of the
Kansas avenue pavement The council
paid $3I to r. Z. Kirby for damages
sustained August 10th as a result of
his bicycle running into a hole near
6lO Kansas avenue. Kirby lives at
1910 West Sixth avenue.
The busy bees of Topeka will no
longer roam at their own sweet wills.
The clover beds next summer will not
swarm with the queen bees and her
drove for the bee enthusiasts will no
longer be permitted to harbor them.
The city attorney was instructed to
draw up an ordinance ferbfddinsr the
maintenance of bees or harboring the
same or to permit them to run at large.
). G. Garrard first called the atten-
tlon or the council to the need of such
an ordinance.
Bees are a nuisance in a city of our
SIZE, said Councilman Ryder. some
Ines the sting of the bee is dangerous.
10 permit the raising of bees in private
gardens in Topeka is nuisance. We
should nave something of this sort to
prevent and protect our citizens from
for bees
Councilman Nipps: st was stunr
seH efai times when l was a bow and T
mink that every boy should have the
ssIlllI opportunity and learn to have a
Wholesome respect for bees
AFTER lnnumerable plans had bea,
olaWh ana estimates prepared for :. new
Qetentlon hospital and in turn reiecfe5
py the council an estimate of 81. 163. *
Iof alterations and an addition was
III I4l,ioNs 81 py the council last evening.
ne proposed plans will provide for
addluonal facilities for taking care of
eases. - . P''9 us
At present the hospital is nothing less
ehah a oarn, upholstered and without
any conVeniences. The plans provide
Tor a number of modern improvements
and the partial reconstruction of the
present building together with addi-
lions to both the east and west portions
OF the building. The entire building
VIII be plastered and made entirely
weather proof
The city physician claims that an
epldenlc or smallpox will be experienced
this winter and next spring and This
was one of the reasons which led to
the acceptance of the plans and esti-
mates.
The detention hospital is located
| southeast of the city. near Quintor
| Heights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05
s703.16

The following estimates for public
works were approved:
Seventh approximate estimate of
Hanley & Richie for Sixth ward sewer,
$6,159.31.
First approximate estimate of John
Nelson for addition to city waterworks
pumping station, s1,4S1.62.
Fifth approximate estimate, Brooks &
Gilmore brick sidewalks, S5S4.10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The city paid its first claim for dam
ages due to the bad condition of the
Kansas avenue pavement. The council
paid S3I to r. Z. Kirby for damages
sustained August 10th as a result of
his bicycle running into a hole near
$40 Kansas avenue. Kirby lives at
1910 West Sixth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-05

The white Hou~7. Dec. 5. 1905.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
COLORED MAN
BEATS LITTLE GIRL

Brutality in one of its lowest forms,
that of the abuse Of children. was ex-
emplified in the Police Court this morn
in when Joseph LEVEL was charged with
the assault of. Clara Cole.
LEVEL is colored man weighing near
ly 200 pounds. and Clara Cole a little.
undersized colored girl. 1t was stated
that LEVEL who lives in Willow Tree
alley. and Is the guardian of the child.
whipped her for nearly half an hour
The child had no clothing on. and was
forced. to stand. in the room while her
assailant rained blow after blow on her
body. Having beaten the child into
semi-consciousness LEVEL laced scanty
quantity of clothes on her. and made
her walk with him 70 the home of her
mother. six miles away. over the Chain
Bridge. into Virginia
When brought into the Police Court
this morning little Clara was so weak
that she could scarcely be heard.
In summing up the case. Judge Kim
bail stated that he thought that there
was no penalty too severe for the pun
ishman of a man who would wantonly
beat child as the one on the stand
Il think, said the Judge. that the
man should have the full extent of the
law Eleven months and twenty-rine
days"
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
FORCED TO LEAVE
TO STOP REFORMS
This Is His Position, DR..
Gordon Says.

The Rev. DIR. John Gordon. until
yesterday president Of Howard Uni
versity. charges that certain persons
have desired TO get rid of him as
president, and have the office of head
OF the university in the hands OF -''some
one more plant 10 their wishes" be-
cause. OF his efforts to bring about the
reforms that. in his mind, now serve as
a safeguard TO the university treasury.
Dr. Gordon has moreover declared in
a most significant manner that these re-
forms have met with the strenuous
opposition and antagonism from vari-
Gus quarters and have only been carried
into effect by persistent and continued
pressure" on his part.
These statements were made by DR..
Gordon in his Reasons for Resigning"
which covered ten typewritten pages
and were presented to the trustees yes
terday afternoon with his letter of res
ignation. 1t is said they were read by
the president of the board. DR.. Teunis
s Hamlin. and that instead of being
received as bomb. they were scarcely
discussed, further than that his letter
was declared by one or two members
q fine letter"
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Scores of Hotel Guests
Haze Maroon ESCAPE
Hotel imperial at Niagara Falls DESTROYED
by Fire Caused by Explosion in
Sporting Goods Store.

ployes in the Hotel Imperial. without
waiting to gather up any of their be
longings. filed the corridors the men
shouting ard the women screaming
The elevator was not running and the
panic-stricken crowd of whlte-clothei
men and women rushed down the stair
ways to the street.
Cartridges Exploded.
The fire had started by an explosion
either in the sporting goods shows of J.
Nj. Rae adjoining the Imperial, or in
the drug store of Faxon. Williams &
Faxon. Both were destroyed. The fu-
siIlade Of shots was the explosion Of
hundreds of cartridges in Rae's place
The total loss by the conhagration
will exceed $4,000
The buildings DESTROYED were the Ho-
tel Porter. Hotel Temperance. and the
Imperial Hotel. The sporting goods
store OF ]. NJ Rae. the local Office Of
the Lehigh Valley railroad. and the
Faxon. Williams & Faxon drug store,
all went NJ in smoke.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28

tne revolutionists as well. especially by
the women who are fighting in the
ranks OF the insurrectionists. who have
shown the greatest courage
The number Of casualties among the
REBELS has been decreased. owing to the
chanEe In their tactics I'm f1ghting from
the houses instead OF behind barricedes.
Inc casualties now number about 800 a
osf, while twenty-seven houas de-
day.
Two of the chief leaders OF the Mos
COW revolt have been arrested The
poiIce discoVered evidence showing that
a general uprising and armed revolt
had been planned to take place I'm ST
petersburg in support of the Moscow
insurgents. Many of the ST Peters
burg reVolutionarieS were accordingly
arrested and the movement in ST
petersburg has been checked temporar-
lily by this action
The Washington times., 1905-12-28

admitting certain Prussian com panies.
He said he had a long conference with
Mr.. McCurdy. and he told him that
MIR. Ryan would make no change in the
report.
Did President McCurdy make any
proposition to you?"
He asked me what my relations were
with the insurance denarJment. told
him that l simply appeared as counsel
now and then. but had no official posi-
ton in the department. Mr. McCurdy
asked me IL there was any reason why
could not accept a retainer in behalf
OF the Mutual Life in this matter. There
Is every reason why l should not 1
replied"
What was said after that?"
The matter was closed"
Was there any amount OF money
nentioned?'
No"
Mr.. Cady was then excused
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Fairfield Succeeds.

His resignation was accepted by the
seventeen members of the board pres
ent, but not to take effect until next
June. Dr. Gordon has been granted a
leave of absence from the first of the
year, when Dean Frederick d. Fairfield.
OF the collegiate department. Will full
NIL the duties of president until the
regular election of one is held ----.---
DR.. Gordon's friends feel that. in spite
or the TACT that he viii not have 70 go
until June. in view Of his charges, the
trustees will be almost compelled to
make some statement about the accept
ance OF his resignation.
DIR. Gordon today said:
Il was not present at the meeting of
the board yesterday afternoon, but
understand that my resignation has been
accepted This means to me that the
In enforcing what l considered neces-
ssry discipline. The immediate cause of
my resignation was the want of support
of the deans OF the academic depart
ment told the trustees In my letter
however. that IL I had their support.
my WY would be clear to establish the
workings of the university on firm
foundation. This support is denied me-
Wish Investigation.
Some of Dr. Gordon's friends stated
this morning that the time is about ripe
for a Congressional investigation, to de-
fermine why there was strenuous op-
position and antagonism from various
quarters. as Or. Gordon charges. 10
the. reformed methods of managing the
finances OF Howard University and
why anyone should be in favor of the
old system Of financial management.
which DR., Gordon described IN his let
ter as follows; The securities were
in the sole custody of the treasurer;
bills were paid without prior audit. and
py checks signed by the treasurer alone
ana blank Government vouchers were
presented for, signature in packages of
not less than fifty at a time"
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
A PERFECT FOOD.

~ L fENFECI / FOOD.
! hat SCOTS Emulsion
should actso quickly and
satisfactorily in all cases
of lostf flesh and continued
wasting IS not surprising
when its food value is
understood. With pure
Norwegian cod liver Oil,
hypophosphites of lime
and soda and glycerine,
there is combined in
SCOTS Emulsion thebes
clements of nourishment
and strength building
known tomedical science.
Any physician will tell
you this. Theuse of these
ingredients in the proper
proportions; the employ
ment of only the purest
grade of each, and to
combine them perfectly is
the secret of the success
of SCOTS Emulsion You
will not find a more GER
tain way to stop waste,
build flesh and strength
and supply nounshment
than through SCOTS
Emulsion.
SCOTT q BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
MASS MEETING CALLED
TO STIMULATE INTEREST

Public interest is centered in the mass
meeting to stimulate the movement for
the erection of the proposed auditorium
building, which will be held tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock at the Columbia
Theater., Commissioner Henry L. West
who Is chairman of the citizens com
rnittee Of the Washington Auditorium
Association. has sent out over 5000 in
vitations to the people OF the District
and it is expected that a large number
Will be present.
In addition to Commissioner West.
Gen. John NJ. Wilson. w. V. Cox.
George r. Hamilton. Charles w. Need
ham. president OF the George Washing
ton University; r. Ross Perry and
James F. Oyster will speak in behalf OF
the project.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Roosevelt Divorced
From His Bodyguard
President Spends the Day Chasing Rabbits
IN the Hills Of fVirginia-SeCret Service
Men at Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. Dec. Is
President Roosevelt, with his wife and
three younger children. are evidently en-
1oying themselves at Pine Knot. the
farm Of the Presidents wife as no word
has been received from the President
since he left North Garden yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. Latta, his officiai .renographer.
the connecting link between the Presi-
dent and Washington. is here. and does
not expect any word throughout the
day from the Roosevelt farm.
To get absolutely free from all official
care and responsibilities the President
The Washington times., 1905-12-28

divorced himself from his Secret Service
guards. who await the return Journey
10 Washington at Charlottesville It
is the intention of the President to
spend the better part of the day rabbit
hunting, with Archie and Kermit as his
companions and, owing 20 the delight
full weather. there is =, reason TO be-
lieve that this program has not been
adhered to.
The nearest telephone connections to
Pine Knot. seventeen miles from here,
is the Wilmer plantation, adjoining the
Roosevelt farm. This line has been
closed 10 the public and is being held
for the Presidents use should occasion
require.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
DIED.

GORaAN-oa Wednesday. December q.
lsS. at II a m. JOHN GORMAN beloved
htsbond or the late Margaret German
Funeral from his late residence 65i Eighth
street northeast, Friday morning. December
as at $50 a m Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend. II
RESNER-on December y. 1905. ANNA NJ
oesoNed wife Of s. r, RENNER. aged forty
nine years.
Funeral from her late residence. FOwle-'s
HID. d c. Saturday. December 90 at l.3J
gic.ock- Services at Grace Episcopal Church
rhtrty-secoBd street below NJ street. at ?
O'Clock Relatives and friends respectfully In
stted TO attend
tAiegany and Washington county. Md. pa
PeTs please copy.b de2S-2t
.KENEABY-5 suddenly. on Tuesday. Deoern-
Der rs. 1905. al ~; As a. m. ESTHER v
beloved daughter OF Cornelius b. and Esti.e.-
NJ. aged fifteen years
FUNERAL. privste.s from parents residence
rs Four-snd-a-hsif street southwest, Friday
Decemper % 1906. at $50 a m: thence 10
81 Dominic's Church. where solemn high
ra@ vii be said for the repose Of her
spul Interment az Mt Oivet de27-2t
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
WOULD ERECT BUILDING
IN WASHINGTON CITY

Commissioner II. B. F. Macfarland has
been notified of his election as chair
man OF the international committee for
the proposed memorial building fund to
celebrate the first. quarter century of the
Christian Endeavor movement Com
missioner Macfarland will urge before
the committee the advisabili.y of se-
lectins Washington as the most appro-
pirate city IN which to erect the build
Ing for the International headquarters OF
the Christian Endeavor Society.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Cartridges Exploded.

vogue, nevertheless. careful record is
kept of all employees arriving late.
The fact that there is no restriction
upon the use OF time-reeording clocks
at the Government Printing Office, and
the further fact that Mr. Stillings has
been authorized to use them if he sees
fit to do so. strongly point to the early
installation Of this silent system as one
Of the reforms of the new Public Prin-
ter
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Cady Upholds PayE-

To-E at the instance of Mr. Payn TO
see President McCUrdy, OF the Mutual
Life. who desired 10 make a protest
against the filing OF Mr. Payn's report
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Toys Soc on the Dollar

All our Toys go now at Y price.
Odds and ends left, but all in good
condition. Automobiles. Iron Wagons.
Large and Small Dolls. Sleds, Desks,
Blackboards, Tool Chests. Trunks.
Drums. and few Iron Toys. Enough
for one days selling-all go now at
exactly half original prices.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Domestics and Home Needs

900 Remnants OF Outing Flannel.
bingham, Shaker Flannel, Cotton
Flannel, Calicoes, Tinselline. and a lot
or other materials that sell
from &c to I2lkc a yard q &C
G. T. P..- >
Remnants OF our best brands of
standard Table Oilcloth: generally
sold for 1Sc and 25c a yard So
10 close while they last, yard
100 Window Shades; odds and ends:
worth from 25c to Csc each; 10 close
OUT entirely this small lot 17C
specially marked for G. T. D..
Brass extension rods with fixtures.
thls roo can be extended z5 inches;
worth regularly Sc. G.. T. d nS
~''-S -.-' - Z
Remnants of lining-includinp Perca-
hne. Sateen. Sehcia. and spun silks.
worth regularly from 12j5c to y &c
2oc yard. G. T P..- il
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Terrible Explosion.

ing time. one OF the high officials of
the Treasury Department. who has had
years of experience In such matters,
said TODAY:
''Time-recording clocks are beyond any
doubt the fairest and most accurate
means Of keeping the time OF employ
es. There IS never any mistake. and
in many cases where they are used. the
clerks find their records are better kept
than would be the case II such work
We're in the hands of some official
For some time. ii has been known
that the time records In the Govern
ment Printing Office have not been
kept in a manner altogether satisfactory
to the wishes of the Public Printer.
aud he is in search of some remedy for
the inaccuracies which exist.
Tab or Engravers.
At the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing, which the only institution in the
service in any way similar
to the Government Printing Office, time
recording clocks are not used. The
bureau. however. comes under the
Treasury Department, and the use of
clocks there Is. therefore. prohibited A
strict method of keeping time Is in
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
H0TTENTGTS COST
GERMANY S51,OOO,OOO

Statistics on the Hottentot uprising
IN German Southwest Africa show that
he revolt has cost the German empire
.s91- lives. including 10 officers. and
81 .ooo. .0o0 while the appropriation made
for the coming year for the few thou
AZ the rate Of 5000 coo per capita
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Called Up by McCurdy.

Mr.. Payn said that President McCur-
dy. OF the Mutual Life. had called him
up on the telephone the day before he
filed his report, admitting Prussian in
surance companies to do business in
this State. but he told McCurdy that
he would send J. Ryde Cady 10 see
him. but that his report was ready and
would be fled without change. Nc
Curdy did not want the report filed, as
he did not want the PTussian companies
admitted.
1T has been reported that you We're
paid $4,000 in connection with the Mu-
lual reserve"
1T is unqualihedly false in every
particular. THAT report grew out of u
night between Mr.. Burnham and Mr..
" oils"
Were you paid any money to any
amountT'
Absolutely no In that mater or any
other matter. Any man who came 10 me
with any sign Ike that would be fortu-
nate TO get out of my office with a
head on his shoulders.
Have you accepted any retainers from
any insurance companlesE
NO, sir"
Have you accepted any moneys from
Insurance companies2
No. sir
Mr. PaYn was excused and after shak-
ing hands with Mr.. Hughes, took a
chair and listened TO the testimony or
): Ryder Cady, lawyer of Hudson.
New York
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
MARRIED.
wEpRET

WEBER - LIPPHARD - On Wednesday.
December q. 1865. at the parsonage by the
Rev. samuel II. Greene. Mr. FREDERICK
y. WEBER. Jr.. OF Allegheny. Pa 10
Miss EDITH EMILY LIPPHARD. Of wash
ington. d G. /,