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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-17
INTERESTING STATISTICS.

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Second Church of Christ, Scientist.
Services Sunday at Il a. m. Subject.
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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-07-25
Closing Out Goods
at Sacrifice Prices

still goes gaiy daily tfe Dig busy store You Wil
ind reduced prices in department except
The center counter shows many splendid bargains in dry
goods some items light weight dress goods showing such
sweeping price reductions 1850 des goods for SO cents
and Loo for 81 Many other items show CUTS 7angng from
% per cent to price cut in half The Millinery department.
shows number Of items closed regardless of cost and
the last week Of July and the first week Of August will bring
fourth some very attractive offerings from the Mcrah
store It with pay you watch the papers and make fire.
quent visits to the big store Always something doing AL
ways something No Rip Van Winke maps induged in
by the live firm of MeCirath & Sons
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-07-25
FOR EXPANSION.
Citizens Meeting Votes TO Extend City
Limits a Quarter Of a Mile on
All Sides.


/ Pursuant to published notice of
Mayor Lanier, q meeting of the
citizens and taxpayers Of Brook
haven and those living just be-
yond the present corporate limits
|of the city, met at the city hall
yesterday evening at 5 o'clock TO
discuss the proposed extension of
the corporation lines.
After the object of the meeting
had been stated by Mayor Lanier,
lon motion, F. H. Hartman was
elected chairman and B. 7. Hobbs
secretary. While the meeting
was not large, it was thoroughly
representative one Of the white
citizens.
| After the whole subject of cor
poration extension had been gone
over quite thoroughly and dis
cussed pro and con by all who
cared to speak, a motion was
adopted to the effect that it was
the sense Of the meeting that the
corporate limits should be extend
ed one-quaTter of a mile in all
directions from the present corpo-
ration lines. This motion, which
was introduced by b. T. Hobbs
and seconded by W. Fl. Seayey,
prevailed by vote Of 81 to 10. |
several persons present not voting
either way.
The meeting thenadjourned.
! As this action can be taken as
fair expression of public senti-
ment on the subject, it is under
stood that the Mayor and Board
lof Aldermen will proceed as pro-
yided by law, to adopt an ordi-
nance at their next regular meet.
ing, providing for the extension
of the corporate limits according
TO the view expressed by the
meeting. The city and the outIy-
ing suburbs are steadily growing
in all directions, and, as the city
administration contemplates max
ling some additions and improve
ments soon in the city's water and
Hight plant, it is important that
the question of corporation ezten.
sion be settled in advance, in
order that the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen may the better know
the requirements to be provided
for the immediate future.
If the city continues to grow
for the next ten years in the same
proportion as it has during the
last ten@-and The Leader believes
it will-the corporate limits and
capacity of the water and light
plant viii have to be extended
again.
| According to the recent enum-
Grafton. the population included
in the present city limits and the
territory to be added by the pro-
posed extension is between six
and seven thousand. Everybody
should expect and work for a
greater Brookhaven. It is com
ing.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-07-25

lhe following conditions will govern this contest and we
request contestants to note carefully the rules will
oe rgdy observed Bale must weigh not less than 45o lbs
Grade must be middlng or better Cotton be all
cotton grown in 1906 Cotton must be delivered at Nc
Grah Store Brookhaven and the firm notified 50 hour of
delivery can be recorded.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-07-25
Dave You Seen Mc6ratb's
Shoe Bargains?

Hundreds Of pairs to select from. Chldren's s175
Shoes for s129 the se5 for s11e the 81 so for e9c
the S1.oo for rec
Ladies $3.50 Shoes for the 81 SO for ST. s5 the
$500 for s1.60 A few pairs only Of ooze Ribbon Ties
sizes q to 4, $s. so for IS cents
Mems low cuts-Patent, Colt, Blucher Oxford s4 oo
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-07-25
MendenhalI Gets II.

The election on the removal of
the Simpson county court house
was held on the 18th inst, and
removal carried by receiving two
thirds of the vote of the county.
The election commissioners can
vassed their returns Saturday and
submitted their report to the
Board of Supervisors Of the coun-
ty, which convened on the 10th
and declared MendenhalI the
county seat. Mendenhall reoeiv-
ed more votes than all other
points and nearly three times as
many as Pinola. The largest vote
in the history Of the county was
#polled.
Rev. Otto Bamber has moved
his tent to Beaver Dam and is
conducting meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CITY REQUIRES
AN EXPERT AS
FIRE MARSHAL

Because the next board of aldermen,
A. its first meeting In January, will elect
a IRE marshal. there Is a strong sentiment
IN this city for making the position a
galaried one and its occupant an expert.
Former Commissioner William n. Luther
when asked what he thought OF the idea
said:
II think II Is a splendid thing. The iire
marshal should be a man Of expert know
ledge OF electricity and chemicals and OF
sood Judgment: and he should command
and receive good salary, Ills position
Is one OF the necessary things for this
city.
"As Il Is. the men IN the detective de-
partment are among the best we have
an the state on questions relating TO the
origin OF fires. They have been making
Investigations for years such as have been
necessary as the fire marshal isn't paid
for this work and hasn't the time to de-
vote 20 IT,
81 believe n we had n well-paid expert
in this position. with some powers. the
underwriters would hack him up. The IN
eurance people might even help pay the
salary OF such an expert"
Charles y. MacKlnney OF the Inspection
d spartment OF Starkweather & Shepley
said: From strictly fire insurance
standpofnt. the Office OF fire marshal
should be put on higher and better basis,
with adequate pay and power for the in
cunlbent."
..The marshal should receive suffi-
cient pay 10 Justify him in devoting
the time necessary The city should be
able 10 command all the time required
for from $500 20 $4,000 year This
would be too much pay for n man not
ian expert and too little for an expert
who would be expected TO do this work
Aexclusively.
"The present incumbent would be
Unsatisfactory, I think, IL he were paid
10 do the work. He could get all the
expert advice necessary right here and
should have an allowance for expenses
covering the cost OF any important or
extensive Investigation.
IT don't know that insurance COM
panies anywhere contribute 10 the
support of fre marshals. In this
city we support the protective depart
ment, own it's equipment and do the
electric wire inspection. That's pretty
much all we could reasonably be ex-
pected TO do"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CIRCULARS SENT
TO HOLDERS OF
R. |. SECURITIES

The Consolidated railroad has Issued 70
the stockholders OF the Rhode Island Sc
curities company a circular announcing
the offer TO exchange 50-year $1,000 gold
debenture bonds of the Providence Secur-
tiles company paying interest at 4 per
cent, at par for stock OF the Rhode Is
land Securities company.
The circular states that the United Gas
Improvement company, owner of the ma
jorlty Of the Rhode Island Securities
stock. has sold its holdings on the terms
offered 10 the other shareholders.
The owners OF outstanding stock, who
take advantage OF the offer. are requested
10 deposit their shares on or before Jan.
10.
The other conditions OF the offer are
that holders OF Rhode Island Securities
stock electing 10 sell. deposit their shares
with j. & w Seligman & Co. OF New
York. or the Union Trust company OF
Providence. as deposltares. and pay 90
the depositary, for account OF the New
Haven company, $40 on each share of
stock sold
The debentures are of the par value OF
$1,000 each and are 10 be exchanged only
for lots OF ten or more shares OF the Sc
curites.
ntN VIII Dear interest from May ], ltNt
but sellers under the offer will receive in
terest az per cent on their debentures
from Aug. / last. TO May 1.
The New Haven company reserves the
right. on % days notice TO decline 10
purchase any further shares Of the Sc.
curities under the terms OF the offer
Some disappointment is expressed by
small stockholders OF Rhode Island Sc
curities. over the 5000 denomination of
the new debenture bonds for which they
are asked 10 exchange their stock.
IL was generally believed that the
bonds would be issued I'm the denomna-
tions OF 800. which would enable persons
OF moderate means 10 trade In them to
better advantage. the par Of the stock be-
ing 500. The usual denomination Of bonds
is $1,000
AS IL is. a holder OF Securities must
turn In his stock I'm multiples of 10 paying
in the assessment Of $40 a share. or 800 on
each 10 shares; and for each 10 shares and
the cash payment he receives one 5000
bond. II he has Is shares OF Securities
stock he must either buy FIVE more shares
to "even up" or he must sell the odd five
20 some other s,ockholder who wants to
do so
There Is no provision for this process
elsewhere than in the open market. and
there were small transactions today at
73 and "a share.
II an investor buys Securities at 70 or "a
now and pays i'm $40. his debentures will
be worth at least $50 or Sd 10 him: but
probably about sos will be asked next
week I'm the open market.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
BUSY SESSION IN
JUVENILE COURT

In the Juvenile session Of the Sixth dis
trict court today. George O'Rourke.
George Fitzpatrick. John Whetty and AL
den Knapp pleaded guilty OF entering the
store OF Ester SImons and larceny. and
were allowed TO depart in the custody of
Probation officer Wallace.
Frank II. Davis, for larceny from the
Shepard company, was placed on proba-
ton.
George Farrell. a colored boy. was also
placed on probation. His mother thought
the reform school would teach him the
lesson that she had tried to incU!catc:
but Mr.. Wallace thought the boy might
be saved. George promised TO keep out OF
the company OF one "Mugsey." "A 9-year-
old companion. who, he thouht had an
old companion, who. he thought, had an
evil influence over him
William "A. Perry. who was convicte1
on Dec. for vagrancy and placed on pro.
bation. was brought I'm on the chargs OF
larceny from the outlet company His
mother thought the reform school the
proper place for him Judge RueclSert ad-
vised her to get him work I'm the mill.
but i'm the meantime committed him TO the
school
John Creamer. for stealing from a
North End storekeeper. was allowed to go
on probation.
Amos j. Mailey, Regnar johnson and
John Reilly, who assaulted George Siurt-
leff on Plain street on Thursday night
had their cases continued two weeks for
sentence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CAGE DROPS; SIX
MINERS KILLED
CONTINUED from Page one

A later report says one miner is known
to ave been killed. five others are believed
to have been killed Ave others are believed
jured in the Dropping OF the cage. The de-
tails were learned by long distance tele-
phone. The accident occurred as cage
carrying six miners was descending The
cage had descended 300 feet down the 400
foot shaft. when Il stuck momentarily.
and then crashed TO the bottom with a
nCise like an explosion.
It Is known that August Foppey is dead.
Walter Schaffner, Herman Flater. Henry
Middeke. Herman Holman and Frank
Sarre arc buried under the debris. and II
is feared all are dead. William Fritz. who
was near the bottom OF the shaft had his
leg broken.
At the bottom Of tho cage shaft is a hole
called the sump. portion OF the debris
plunged down into the sump. carrying
five OF the miners with a. August Foppey
Jumped as the crash came and was cut
In two.
Up TO noon his was the only body re-
covered by the gang OF over hundred
re scuers. The debris was 80 tightly wedged
into the mouth OF the sump that II will
likely be some hours before the hole can
BE- cleared No sounds were heard com
ing from uader the debris and Il is be-
lisvcd that the FIVE miners were instantly
killed and probably badly crushed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
OLD INSURANCE
RATES MAY Be
RESTORED SOON

Some local agents of the fire in
surance companies think that early in
the coming year the is per cent. adj
vance i'm rates ordered as "A result Of
the San Francisco fire may be repealed.
The engineers of the national board
Of underwriters have been I'm ProVi-
dence making a re-inspection, with a
view TO seeing how far the improve
ments recommended I'm the report OF
February 1905. have been carried out.
and to checking the report on local
conditions presented by the Insurance
Association OF Providence to the COM
panies' committee In New York
The report OF the engineers presents
i'm general a favorable view OF the
local situation the inspectors finding
that the water supply has been I'M
creased and the fire department greatly
strengthened since the investigation Of
two years ago. Structural conditions
come in for severe criticism, however,
and the necessity OF revising the build
ing code TO remove existing unsatis
factory conditions is strongly insist
ed on.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
PHONOCARD THE
LATEST FAD

A phonocard has been invented by
n German which is finding much favor
abroad, but has not yet found its way
TO this country. A description Of the
novelty Is as follows:
For producing the Photographic pos
tai card an apparatus is used which
records the human voice upon a piece
OF pasteboard of the form of the card,
which, IL is claimed has many ad
vantages over writing. as IL cannot be
deciphered except by a reproducing
machine. The record OF the human
voice is done by an ordinary phono-
graph of simple construction. by means
of a pencil with a sapphire point This
pencil makes it's impression upon a
suitable substance called "conorine"
spread upon the surface of the card.
The sonorine, which can be easily
spread over pastebUard. possesses all
the properties OF a wax cylinder, and
Is in reality the invention.
The signs are impressed in form of
a spiral, beginning at the margin OF
the card and ending in a very small
circle, and are impressed so deeply that
the stamping by the postal authori-
ties can only destroy two or three
words. The card has ample space for
about so words.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
NOW LOOKS LIKE
GROSS FOR SURE
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CONTINUED from Page one)
opinion as expressed TO me for the posi-
ton OF police commissioner has been in
favor of indorsina the official whose term
soon expires by re-electing him for anoth-
er term.
"Col. Gross has shown the high qualih-
cations OF firmness independence and
courtesy. He could not be partisan II
he would, regardless OF other positions
which he may occupy. | am for him
At the conference with the mayor-elect
last Thursday afternoon IL was shown
that the opposition TO Col. Gross included
Messrs. Dunn, McMann, Parker and one
alderman all of whom were pronounced
in their criticisms OF Col. Gross
At least four aldermen indicated their
irrevocable determination TO support Col.
Gross and two others were surmised TO
be for him Since that time one OF these
has told friends he is for Col. Gross.
There is little apparent Endorsement
OF the candidacy OF Col. Arthur III.
Watson. who was said TO be the ma
chine candidate.
Chief Matthews statement that the
city was never clean before is re-
garded as a Knockout blow to the ma
chine men.
Alderman Gilbert II. Parker of the
Eighth ward denied today the state
ment attributed to him that he was
opposed to the reelection of Col.
Harold j. Gross.
Mr. Parker said that he had pledged
his vote to no one and had not even
said which way he would vote. "In
fact" he continued, II have not de-
cided yet"
United States Deputy Marshal
Charles c. Newhall denied today that
he was a candidate for police commits
sioner.
81 am a candidate for the clerkship
of the municipal court. not for police
commissioner" said Mr. Newhali.
IL am heartily I'm favor of the re
election OF Col Gross. and under no
condition would l oppose him.
IF any one has asked Alderman
elect Spicer to vote for me for that
office, IL was done without my request
or consent and without my knowl-
edge"
The published report that Mr. New
hall had been put forward by the Re
publican machine for .he police com
missonership was generally laughed
at i'm quarters where inside information
generally prevails.
Nothing at all in IT. my boy" said
Republican in the inner circle. IF any
body has made any such silly talk he
simply made a fool OF himself and did
gross injustice TO Mr.. Newhal.
Charlie Newhal has no such aspira-
tions, never has looked for the place and
never has been put forward for It by the
machine, as you call II,
THE man who gave out that story was
either very much off his trolley or was
'strlnging' the reporter he gave 1t 10.
Mr.. Newhall may be the new clerk
of the municipal court, but never police
commissioner. I'll bet you two to one
he's strong advocate OF Col. Gross for
reappointment"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The lower house of the Netherlands
parliament today approved the Aigeciras
convention.
York, was 10 miles southeast OF Cape
Race at 2;20 a. m, She will probably dock
about $50 "a. m. Tuesday.
The British steamer Rutherglen. from
Calcutta for Boston and New York. has
arrived at Bizerta with machinery dam
aged. Repairs are being made.
The circuit court at Lima. o.. in case
at issue. has handed down a dec. sion
holding that common law marriages can
not be recognized under the laws of
Ohio.
News was received In New York city
today Of the death al Saranac Lake. n.
Y. last night OF John Bodeu. Jr. secrc-
tary VI the Brighton Beach Racing csso-
ciation
Lieut.. Commander John A. Barua1 1e has
been assigned 90 Rome and Vienna as no
val attache. succeeding Lieut. Comma nd
or william J.. Howard. who remains as
naval attache at Berlin
Total clearlnCs OF all the bank clearing
houses thrt ughout the Unltcd states for
the week ending today wece S3.664. .SSi.l74
an Increase OF S8 per cent over the COR
responding week OF last year.
with almost ideal conditions of wind
and weather prevailing In the santa Bar
bara channel. the cruiser South Dakota
yesterday fully realized the expect ,tons
of her builders and naval officcrs The
mean of her Eve high-speed runs over
the measured mile was 22.l2S knots an
hour. and the highest run was n the rate
OF - ~ knots The South Dakota today
will take the endurance test
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
DENUNCIATI0A OF
COLORED TROOPS
fcontinued from Page one.l

xyasbinrton. Dec. 22-Correspondence
regarding the muster-out OF the SiNuetn
ohio regiment OF Infantry, cohce'nins
which Senator Foraker In his speech III
tbe senate this week took issue with Pres
ident Roosevelt was given out at the
White House today. The correspondence
includes letters passing between Brig
Gen. Daniel Tyler. commanding at camp
Douplas Chicago and officials or the
war department and pension office AT
Washington.
In a letter TO Adjt. Gen. Thomas at
Washington dated Washington, OCT. ~
1850 Gen. Tyler uses the words: This
regiment (the sixtieth Ohio volunteers) Is
dIsorganized, mutinous and worthless
"The OFFICERS" he adds. have not the
least control over the men, the men are
mutino,ls and am absolutely without the
mower TO force subordination." He asked
that the question of the discharge OF lhe
regiment be brought before the secretary
of war. 1T WILL" Gen. Tyler ADDED rlu
the government OF worthiess esrrne,, ,rn',,,,a
Next is a telegram from Gen Ihomas
directing the muster out of the regiment,
both Officers and men.
A note in the correspondence says the
organiza ton OF the Sixtieth ONO regiment
was completed on or about Feb. ~ lseZ
This IS followed by the recitation OF the
war department record dated oct, ID, Sii'
signed by ASST. AuJt. h'h. i"'i
Vincent which says: Make the necessary
notation on the proper rolls to show that
the Slxtieth Ohio volunteers zone year
organization) captured and paroled at
Harper's Ferry, Sept. IL. 1852, was muster
ed out Nov. 10. 1852. by an order-telegram
dated oct. q. 1862, from this office by rea-
SON OF its being disorganized, mutinous
and worthless"
The last letter In the correspondence Is
from Gen. Tyler TO Gen Thomas dated
oct % 1860 In which he tells of a spirit
OF characterization bordering on mu-
tiny" among the men OF the camp. due to
the characterization OF the Sixtieth regi-
ment and the inericiency OF the men" and
TO the fact that he had to order the en-
tire regiment under guard with good re-
suits.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
AR|ON CLUB IN
THE MESSIAH"
GAVE PLEASURE

Handels Messiah was given by the
Arlon club at Infantry hall last evening,
assisted by Nine. Rider X elsey. sopranos
Miss Gertrude Edmands. contralto; Mr..
Kelly Cole, tenor. and Mr.. Frederic Mar
tin. basso. DR.. Jules Jordan conducted
and Mr. Arthur II. Ryder presided at the
organ.
The chorus, with a few minor and alto
gether excusable exceptions. acquitted IT.
self admirably In precision, volume and
quality OF tone, and under the always
masterful and intelligent direction OF DR..
Jordan proved anew its remarkable
adaptability in his hands to the require
ments OF great works OF widely different
character The impressiveness and true
spirit OF the chorus were excellently
maintained: and the club is 10 be congrat-
ulated upon the generally more than sat
isfactory nature OF its work.
The soioists deserve much more than
ordinary commendation. as their EFFORTS
not only betrayed thoroughly artistic
comprehension of the demands OF the
score. but contributed very materially TO
the highly enjoyable character OF the eve-
nings work as whole.
Nine Rider Kelsey sang with dramatic
spirit and deep artistic feeling; and In
"Rejoice Greatly. o Daughter OF Sion.
eSpcCldliy HtT D'duNilui NOiN' an" $50. ~"
ing rendition won enthusiastic admira-
tion Mr.. Cole has a robust voice and
sang with notable grace. sweetness and
technical skill Mr.. Martins rich and de-
lightfully musical voice and artistic meth
cd won deserved recognition: and Miss
Edmands fulfilled the comparatively linn
tied requirements OF the alto role with
all that finish and intelligence that have
made this artist a favorite here.
DR.. Jordan had the orchestra under ad-
mirable control: and both he and the
Arion club are to be congratulated upon
the pleasure their efforts afforded TO the
large audience.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CUMBERLAND
Henry Conway Succumbs TO an
Attack Of Pneumonia

Henry Conway, n well-known resident
OF Lonsdalo for the past 20 years, died this
morning at his home on England street
as "a result OF pneumonia.
MIR Conway was 4S years old, and up to
the time OF his illness, was employed on
the highway department OF the town. lie
is survived by wife and four children.
NOTES
Andrew Pelletier has resigned his posi-
tion as oVerscer OF slashlng at the Berke-
ley mill.
valuable bulldog owned by John Dil-
Ion was killed by "A train at the Titus
street crossing last evening
4 meeting OF Division. No. 10. A. q. H..
will be held at odd Fellows hall tomor-
row afternoon.