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Milford chronicle., 1905-05-12

TOMORROW the Republicans will
hold primaries in the city of Viii
mington to nominate ticket for
the elections held in June. There
is an earnest contest being waged
between the various candidates for
the nominations, as under normal
conditions the Republicans should
carry the city by handsome ma
jority; but there is a serious situa-
ton to be faced before success can
be achieved. The Democrats now
have possession of the city govern
ment and the machinery, while the
Republicans can not depend upon
the answering support of the
whole Republican party. Should
DR.. Franz win out, it is almost
certain that a part of the Regular
Republicans would fail to take part
in the voting on election day, and
thus permit the Democrats to Snatch
the victory. It is a ticklish situa-
ton from a political standpoint
but the chances are in favor of Re
publican success.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-12

THE result of public education
in the matter of improved roads is
clearly shown in the result of the
recently passed law which provides
State aid in building better, or per-
manent roads. In Sussex county
four districts have availed them
selves so far of the privilege, the
First District being the first to do
so, and only one has availed of the
opportunity for State aid in Kent
county, and that the tenth. Milford
is the only place in Kent county
where modern road building has
been gone into on a large scale,
and it is in the rural district about
Milford where the value of perma-
nent graded roads are appreciated,
from actual experience with them.
It is we'll for our people to be first
in this valuable work, as they will
first learn the gain of having high
ways over which one horse can do
the work of pair
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-12
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Everything in Washington awaits the
return of the President who will be here
on Friday The fate of Minister Bowen,
the measures to be adopted to remedy
the Treasury deficit, the approval of yari-
GUS naval construction plans, the assign
ment of army officers and, probably, the
! investigation of certain charges against
consular appointees. The Japanese Le-
CATION has made representations to the
State Department with regard to French
neutrality which it hopes the President
will forward to France, and other diplO-
mats are hoping, although without much
reason, that the President may be able
to do something toward the promotion of
peace in the Far East. President Roose-
welt will be a busy man from the moment
he reaches Washington, on the noon of
May 12, until the morning of June 20,
when he is scheduled to leave for his
summer home at Oyster Bay. Inciden-
tally there are numerous requests that he
interfere in the Chicago teamsters' strike,
awaiting him at the White House. Some
are from representatives of the strikers
who want him to arbitrate, more are from
excited citizens who want federal troops |
and lots of them, regardless of the fact !
that the President has no authority under |
the constitution to send troops into Illi-
nois without the consent of that State
unless the property of the Government is
with destruction. It is un-
likely that the President will take any
action in the premises.
One of the questions which the Presi-
dent will consider in his less busy mo-
ments, and one of secondary importance
only to the Treasury deficit, with which
it is perhaps intimately related, concerns
the advisability of adopting the maxi
mum and minimum tariff system. This
subject has long been discussed in a ten
tative way but Germany has given it re-
newed impetus by ns adoption of the
system and its intention of applying the
or Autonomous, Hates to
imports from this country. The new tariff
system in Germany will go into effect
March l, 1906. Some items of the new
are as follows: The present
ariff on corn is 10 cents a bushel. The
lew rates will be 81 cents and 10 cents.
The present rate on wheat is 90 cents.
The new rates will be 40 and SO cents.
rhe present duty on -four is $l.55 per
)arrel. The new rates will be $4 and S2.I7.
The present duty on salt beef is 81. "a per
90 pounds. The new rates will be Sc. As
nd 1892 1t will be understood that Of
he new rates the1ower or conventional
ate will be assessed on imports which
make reciprocity conventions with Ger
many, or which grant German imports
ONE special privileges, while the higher
ates will be charged on the imports from
ations which grant Germany no such
For many months, yes years,
reciprocity treaty with Germany has
in in the Senate committee on Foreign
elations untouched and there is no hope
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-12

THE edition of the CHRONICLE
for May 26th, will be a twelve page
paper; four of which will be devo-
ted to the commencement exer-
cises" and the public schools of
Milford. 1t will be illustrated; the
graduating class and the teachers
of the High School having especial
prominence, while the work of the
school will be told in an interest
ing way. This should be OF espec-
ial interest to those having children
to educate, but who reside in out
lying districts,and the issue of May
goth will be one they should care
fully preserve for future reference.
Advertisers desiring to make use Of
the special edition and extra circu-
1ation, must give notice of the
amount of space desired on or be-
fore the goth instant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08
CONTRACT IS LET.
Marsh Bridge Company VIII
Build Melan Spans.
Agree to Begin the Work on
March 1.
PROMISE TO RUSH 1T.
viii Have Structure Ready for
Use June I.
Councilman Holiday Makes a
Futile Fight.
PROMISE TO RUSH IT.

After a pretty contest between the
opposing sides of the council and
amidst a rain of motions and substitute
ed motions the award for the .construc-
ton of the north approach to the AIelan
bridge went to the Marsh Bridge COM
pany of Des Moines, Iowa, at $24, 200.
The city council awarded the contract
to the Marsh company on the following
grounds: That the company is now ac-
lively engaged in the construction of
Melan bridges; that the company has
the facilities for doing this kind of work
with the greatest dispatch; that the
Marsh company agrees to commence
the work not later than March l and
have the bridge so that it may be used
by June l, the high water season; that
the work will be in no sense an expert
ment if done by the Marsh company
The contest over the award to the
Marsh company was precipitated by
Councilman Holiday who took the
means to the home bridge company,
the Topeka Bridge and Iron company
who submitted the lowest bid among
the five entered, their bid being
$22, 1874. The opinion of the tellers who
were appointed to recommend to the
council the company to whom the con-
tract should be given placed them
selves on record as being in favor of
the Marsh company; the recommends
ton however Immediately was the sig
nal for an expression of a difference of
opinion
Councilman Holiday said: I'VE have
a proposition from a reputable home
concern. The Topeka Bridge and Iron
company certainly would not come here
and enter in a bid unless they knew
what they were about. Let's put this
contract right here where it belongs.
Fourteen hundred dollars is quite a diff
ference between the bidders and when
it is in favor of a home concern why
think it should go to the home COM
pany."
The representatives of the Topeka
Bridge company were asked if they
could assure a completion of the work
within four months and if they were
acquainted with the character of work
and had the necessary outfit to carry
out the contract. They state that they
thought that they could finish the work
in four months, they had had no ex-s
perience in this character of bridge con@s
struction but thought that they could
complete the contract successfully.
They stated that they could secure all
the outfit necessary from other bridge
companies.
The representative of the Marsh
Bridge company was then called upon
to give the council some assurance as
to when the contract could be COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08

The council awarded the following
| contracts for paving:
The committee consisting of COun-
cilmen Holiday, Kutz and Ryder re-
ported that the bid of $1.0972 per
square yard for paving of Hanley &
; Richie was the lowest submitted for
the construction on the following
pieces of paving: West Sixth avenue,
! HAYNES to Morris avenue; Madison
/ street, from Eighth to Tenth street;
| Van Buren, street, from Huntoon TO
Thirteenth street; Tyler street, from
/ Third to Fourth street; Polk street.
from Huntoon to Fourteenth street;
4 TAYLOR street from Tenth street to
Huntoon; Clay, from First to Second
streets; Douthitt street, from western
! avenue to Fillmore; south approach TO
the Melan bridge.
The grading for the same was let
to Han1ey & Ritchie for p cents.
Haskins &. Ramsey secured the con-
tract for paving the alley bounded by
Van Buren, street, jackson street ana
Fourth and Fifth streets They also
secured the grading for the same.
Their price for the paving was $1.12
and for the grading 30 cents.
Webster & TulIoch secured the en-
tire contract of curbinS at SO cents
per lineal foot. ]. H. Maxwell. on the
rolling of the paving. was the success
full bidder at 1.9 cents per square
yard.
gutter crossings al -
Haskfns & Ramsey the iron curb catch
basins at SIS apiece,
The paving contracts are let on
lower basis and closer competitive
price than for some time past IN
fact the bid of Hanley & R1tchle OF
$1.09 II is the lowest that mas ever
been successfully entered. the lowest
bid let recently being $1.l2, the same
as the price made by Hasklns q tam LAM
sey. The usual paving contracts nave
been let on prices towering ABOUT
$1.17-$1.2O. -
The council resolved itself into a COM
mittee of the whole last evening ana Wsns
over with the city attorney the dlSpul5gu
points in the title OF the WaterWorhs
The Council decided that the matter Of
a 1-i0hf IF vrav along the tracks of the
Rortl island 1vra1- which some controversy
aSrisfs rras rot of sufficient import as to
he bei,4 seainst the title of the property
Nc ]-oT Fae5Tg1,ndt1al arose and stated that
Penresentaffve Bird had a Dill penang IN
fhe hollse which would no doubt pass,
eailirer fe1, \ rigTt of way for the pipe line
across fhef ASYLUM GROUNDS IN return 1or
the Furnishing of water 10 the same N
Mr.. street. president Of the water COM
many has sent the papers OF a new r1gnt
Of 1xra,y 4 long the ROCK island track. pre-
yidinr for IN additional number OF Ieet
upon which the pipes are no ny 5ylng, -oe1
for vvpfch no papers have hitherto ex-
listed. The remainder OF the MINOR polnLss-
which have already DeA so-4e w. tAAa1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08
AN EIGHT-HOUR BILL.
One Satisfactory to Employees Agreed
Upon in Colorado.

Denver, Colo, Feb. S.-Republican
members of the house in caucus have
agreed upon an eight-hour bill which
IS said to be satisfactory to the cor
porations and it is announced that this
measure Will be pressed for passa ge
legislature in place of the bill ad-
vocated by the labor unions. The new
bill provides that the eight-hour law
shall be applicable only to men di-
rectly engaged in digging coal or at
tending blast furnaces, stamps and
chlorination processes and not to all
men employed in mines, metals and
smelters.
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which the council has stated itself infor-
mallv as being of small import when it
comes to a final transfer, were gone over
again and the members of the council ex-
pressed themselves as they have formerly:
The most important action of the counc ell
was that in which the committee of the
whole decided to abide by the city attor-
ney's opinion as against the special attor-
ney for the city, Judge Mcfarland, on the
following two points: Whether the Metro
cessor of the Atlantic Trust company and
had the right to close out the first con-
solidated mortgage, and, second, whether
the statutory right of redemption applies
In both Of these the opinion of the city
attorney is affirmative as against the con-
trary oninion of Judge Mcfarland
1t was decided further that Judge Hazen
should be approached and a tentative
proposition be made to him to advise on
four of the more important questions in
volved in the title as clear title; It may
cured to pass finally on the disputed ques-
lions on which the two city attorneys diff
Councilman Griley and Mayor Bergund-
thai INDUCED in a passage OF arms last
Councilman Griley arose to make several
remarks over the awarding of the bridge
contract and was corrected by the mayor
for a certain statement. Griley then
ting mighty tired of being called down ev-
ching after evening. Some of these times
well, you should be more careful in
your statements, then" came from the
IF you have anything to say you can
wait until I get through. You Will have
plenty of time them, responded the coun-
Gilman
II win say it any time I feel like it,
came the courteous retort from the chair
You recognized me, believe. and L
have the floor" stated the councilman.
I have the chair, came back.
IF you want to debate this come down
from the chair and take the floor"
Il will exercise my privilege as chair
man aud say what 1 want to from the
chair
The trouble then subsidized until at the
arose a question of personal privilege
mayor had made some remark in last
nights monday evening council meeting
to the erect that the reason the chief of
police was not in attendance on the eoun-
eli meetings was because he was looking
after Griley's friends. He stated that he
had not heard it at the time, but he was
questioned the next day on the streets
about it and that if it was true he wanted
to stand up and defend the honor Of his
friends. ~
Turning to the mayor he said: Mr..
Mayor, did you make that remark
L did came back the laconic response
We'll Mr. Mayor, some OF my rrlenos
are your friends"
We'll. am sorry il hurt your feel
prompted by the spirit of your remarks.
made at the time, concerning the Chief OF
police. beg your pardon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08

cided upon as the successor to Robert
B. Armstrong, assistant secretary of
the treasury in charge of customs. Mr..
Reynolds for the last several years has
been the secretary of the Massachus-
etts state Republican committee. His
appointment will probably be ANNOUNCE
ed within the next few days and it is
believed he will take Office on March 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08
Rest Home for Shop Girls

Chicago. Feb. S.-Before the Ma
tional Promotion of Health club Mrs.
that the club has been offered 100
acres of land in the ozark mountains
as a place of recreation for sick shop
girls, on the condition that the or
ganizatiOn increase its membership to
10000. She made a plea for this in
creased membership.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08
J. n. RICHARDSON a Suicide

st. Louis, Feb. 8.-James N. Richard
son, so years old, president of the Nc
Lean Drug company, committed suicide
at his home today by shooting Ffnan-
eiaI difficulties is the reason given.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. 70 CONTRACTORs-B viii
be received until noon March IS, 1905, for
building a Catholic church at Clyde, Kan.
Bids will be received separately for the
following parts: Excavation, stone ma
sonry, brick masonry, carpentery and
joinery, sheet metal work, plastering ana
pIete in TIE above parts. Drawings may
be seen at the parochial residence, Clyde,
kan and at the office OF Joseph Mar
shall, architect, lis w. 5th St, Topeka,
Kan.
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Arrl1strong's successor.

Washington. Feb. SIT is stated on
high authority that James Burton Rey-
nolds of Massachusetts, has been de-
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How to Answer ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertisements signed in care of State
journal, such as Address A. B. c., care
STATE Journal or Address Owner, care
stare Journal should be answered in
writing only. Write your answer ana
matl it care State Journal or leave it at
lne state Journal office. Do not ask the
clerks in the State Journal office to give
you the name OF the advertiser; they can
not give this information
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

WILL BE A CANDIDATE FOR
councilman from the Third ward, sub
ject to the Republican primaries.
r. D. BLAINE.
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w. A. vOIGT ANNOUNCES HIS CAN
didacy for councilman Of the Second
ward, subject to the Republican primary
election held March s, 1905.
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CAPITOL UPHOLSTERING CO.. IS years
experience in Topeka prices reasonable
best of references. 125 ". 18th. Ind. 1895.
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WELzA G. FAIRCHILD ANNOUNCES
his candidacy for the office of poiiCs
judge of the city of Topeka, subject to
the Republican primaries:
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FREE DrsPENsARx.


TOPEKA FREE DISPENSARY, south
east corner 18th and Tyler sts., from
regular practicing physicians for the
benefit of persons without means Who
need medical attention and treatment "a
tients are assured Of careful ana conHiQ-
crate treatment Medicine furnished IN
most cases.
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HAaR PRESSING.
HACKS.


RING up Ind. phone IA for quick hack
service, reasonable rates. J. H. Vilott,
5l5 Quincy st.
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WANTED-4 unfurnished rooms with pri-
vate family, west side preferred. close in.
S. A. N, Journal
instructions for answering this kind Of
an advertisement will be found at the
head of the Want column
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wANTED-nscELLANEoUs.

WANTED-Cottonr rags for cleaning ma
chinery; must be washed. State Journal
office.
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ATToRNEYs.AT-nAW.

y \ 2 ISIScS Il 90 s91 fSsnSSs
ave. Ind. phone 1912. Real estate titles
a specially. Collections. Practice in oil
state and federal eourts-
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uPHoLsTERTNG.


repairing, upholstering. Ind.
phone I1454 Chairs called for. Z. W.
whittier, 1929 Tyler St
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ARTHUR J. M'CABE IS A CANDIDATE
for denomination as judge of the court
of Topeka, subject to the Republican pri-
maries to be held March 8, 1906.
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JAMES B. HAYDEN, Jeweler and Opti-
clan. Complete stock OF watches, dta-
monds, silverware, etc. Eyes examined
and specta cles properly fitted
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UATRvoYANT.

TRNNCF AND TI7I56fFTSrr IfFDIlJSf.
Seances Tues. and Thurs eve. Sunday at
ternoon- Readings 9 a. m to p. N. Mrs.
Inez Wagner go w. 9Th. Ind. S6S.
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J. c. RODMAcS. blooming plants. cut now-
Sth.- Phon6 81 Greenhouse 18th and Mon
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afAssAnE pARnoR.


LADIES beauty pariors, facial massage
and shampooinB, toilet articles. MrH-
Annie M. Trap. 10 Kan. ave-. upstairs.
Tel. 81
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STORAGE.
DETECTIVES.


AMERICAN detective service, private
work done by reliable experienced men:
consultation strictly private; advice free.
735 Kansas ave, room 8. Both phones 66z
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WANTED-Pupils to take mandolin and
guitar lessons. ZIG W. 4th st.
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wHoLEsAEERs.


THE COuGHLIN HARDWARE CO.
Hardware, stoves, fine tools. 7O6 Kan
Gas ave. Tel COS
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WANTED-A competent white girl gener-
al housework must be experienced cook,
no washing or ironing, family of 3. 1925
Fillmore st
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WANTED-Women to operate power sew
ing machines, making pants. Topeka
Wooden Mi Co.
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MONEY TO LOAN on live stock, pianos,
organs typewriters, household goods ana
personal security. L. Biscoe SIS Kan. av.
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wANTED-FENIALE HELP.

WANTED-An experienced assistant cook
LIZ w. 9th, Topeka hotel.
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A J. BOLINGER is A CANDIDATE FOR
the office of police judge of Topeka, sub
ject to the action of the Republican
primaries.
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WANTED-Veal calves at Porter's mar
ket, Az E. 4th st. Ind. phone 363
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WANTED-Boy with bicycle to deliver
pkgs. good wages Apply Palace CLOTH
ing store.
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WANTED girl in family of 8, II,
washing. 70S Polk St
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BARBER SHOP.

d. @. JOHNSON, shave 10c, hair cut
shampoo, massage 15c, work guaranteed
Under Exchange Grocery, corner 9Th ant
Quincy.
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WANTED-Adan with 81. 900 to buy u in
teres- and manage business in Florida
$loO month and expenses paid pending in
Test1g3 ten Address G. j.. journal
instructions for answering this kind Of
an advertisement viii be found at the
head of the Want column.l
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wANTEr,-afAL.r HEnP.


WANTEDzFor u. - arm. HE bodied
unmarried men betWee q and 80:
citizens of United State. charac-
ter and temperate habit speak,
read and write English ormation
apply to recruiting Offs ID Kansas
ave. Topeka, Kan.
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PHYSICIANS Avs1 sURGEoNA


DR. EASTMAN, late supt. state INSANE
asylum. Mental and nervous diseases.9o
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LOST AND rounD.

LJsI IND EOU1W
LOST black horse, weigh about 1900 lbs
and bay saddle horse, weigh 100 lbs. witt
3 white feet. Return to 7OS Lake st.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE.
TO Elk ANGE-Modern cottage for sub
urban property. Address H. x, Journal
INSTRUCTIONS for answering this kind Of
an advertisement will be found at the
head of the Want eolumn-1
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I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF A
candidate for councilman from the Third
ward, subject to the Republican pri-
maries. PETER HE'LL.
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UNDrRTAKERs.


TOPEKA AUTOMOBIL AND CYCLE
Co. Tel. 706. Bicycles and sundries. BIZ
cycles and tandems for rent; repairing OF
all kinds.
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STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS.

THE J. c. DARLING CO.. T34 Kan. ave.
Rubber stamps, brass and aluminium trade
checks. Prices low. Catalog free. Tel. ga
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FOR RENT-HOUsEs


FOR RENT-10 room modern house,
blocks west of Kansas ave. F. S. Thorn
as, Sol Kansas ave.