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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
Herbert Hackney. Who Is to Be
Member of the Electric
Light Board.

81 want to assure the mayor that
the Third ward has no kick coming"
remarked Councilman Howard. 1T g
fine
well, gentlemen, 1 did not make
this appointment as a ward matter.
| The wards did not enter into it, said
Mayor Green. "I selected them with
reference to the whole city I think
the city is to be congratulated that
these gentlemen consented to sacrf-
flee their time in the interests and
welfare of the city,.
"The Sixth ward I know will feel
yery good over these appointments, :"
said Councilman Stanley. Though
none of these men live in the Sixth
ward vet we claim them as belonging
to- the whole of the city.
The members of the first board OF
trustees of the city electric light plant
have considerable mechanical exper-
fence. especially two of them. r. l..
Cofran. who for three terms was mayor
and became acquainted with the city
electric light plant in that manner, IS
the proprietor of an iron works and
| knows all about boilers and machinery
from the manufacturers standpoint,
while Herbert Hackney Is mechanical
engineer by profession and was for
many years superintendent of the me-
chanica1 department of the Santa Fe
shops here before embarking in the
milling business. Both of these men
will be able to find a fine play for their
| talents in the reconstruction Of the
lselectric light plant and it's continued
management. Mr.. Mills is a highly sue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

ceSSful business man who will bring his
training to bear on the business side
of the operation Of the city plant. It's
fine bunch to use the telling express
sion made by one of the councilmen.
II have no doubt but what we can
run that plant at less cost to the city
than if it contracted with the Edison
company for lights" said ex-Mayor
Cofran. eff we can't we should step
down and out but / don't think any
thing like that is going to happen. The
people over on the east part of the city,
where I have heard talk on this matter,
want the bonds to carry. I don't be-
lieve the bond proposition will lose; I
think it will carry.
Il haven't any suggestion to make
yet because I don't know exactly what
the condition of the plant is at this
time. 1 noticed that the ordinance pro-
vides that all contracts made by the
trustees must be first secured by the
consent of the council. If the council
lets us go ahead and make the con-
tracts and simply acts formally it will
be all right but otherwise politics could
come in and interfere with the trus-
tees
81 think there is no question but what
the members of the beard will work to-
gether with harmony" said w. w.
Mills. 81 will be glad to talk this over
with you later but it is too new thing
as yet. I haven't any suggestions to
make vet though may have later on.
The council surrenders all it's rights
of management that it has had over tho
plant from its first construction twenty
years ago and signs away to a commits
sion the last of the public service
plants under municipal control. The
construction of the new electric light
plant will be under the supervision of
the trustees, the three men named
above
The ordinance creating the board OF
trustees went through without muir
-nur, twelve councilmen voting for it in
double quick time. 1t was simply a
matter of reading and recording the
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

MILLS AND HACKNEY.
Commission Ordinance Is Passed
Without Opposition.

This is the new board of trustees
of the city electric light plant: w. w.
Mills, Herbert Hackney and ex-Mayor
r. L. Cofran.
The announcement that this would
be the personnel of the new board
was made by Mayor VIM. Green at
last evenings session of the council.
The formal appointment will be made
following the publication of the or
dinance creating the board and the
confirmation by the council will take
place on April 9Th. To all purposes
and intent. however, the board will be
in charge of the plant beginning with
Monday of next week. Party lines
were obliterated. one of the men be-
ing a Democrat and two Republicans.
r. L. Cofran will be appointed to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

"Remember, sir, l am .
British subject" That is what
Jamaica negro, down at the
Panama Canal, says if you
speak to him harshly. He
speaks in a soft, melodious
way, with an English accent
that would pass on the Strand,
and it takes six of him to carry
a tie that two Italians would
pick up with ease.
In this weeks issue of THE
SATURDAY EVENING Posi-
Samuel G. Blythe tells more
about Life in Spigotty Land.
1t is like reading a letter from
one of your own friends down
there. If you really want to
understand the life in what will
be, for the next seven years,
one of the most interesting
communities in the world,
read this article in the current
SATURDAY EVENING Posi-.
Another Young Lord
Stranleigh story starts in this
issue.
1t is better to read THE
SATURDAY EVENING Posi-
than to complain that no good
stuff is being written now-a-
days.
At the News-stands, cents.
$1.50 the year by mail.
THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
PHILADELPHIA
Our Boys Are Everywhere
Copies will be delivered to any
address by
LOUIS r. SMITH
SIT Van Buren, Street, Topeka, Kansa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
A Convenient Train.

For Topeka people who desire a full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 102 which leaves
irving in Kansas City at $3.50 a. m.
You can get breakfast in the diner on
this train and dinner on No. 101 which
leaves Kansas City at p. M. reach
ing Topeka at 7:35 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

Church-Did you ever try any Of these
"close to nature" methods?
Gotham-Well I've used a porous plas-
teri-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

A good safe investment, Kansas
municipal bonds, not subject to taxa
ton. For sale by the Prudential Trust
company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
Notice.

Members of No. PA, A. o. U. w.
will attend the funeral of Bro. D. NJ.
Hoover, from the residence, 518 Fill
more, Sunday, March %, at 10 a. m.
H. G. THOMPSON, Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

Items for the North Topeka column may
be left IT the PetFos & -Woodford drug
store, $50 North Kansas avenue. or call
the North Side reported at her home,
Icd. phone GIL :,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

WANT Railway mail clerks, $500 week
ly. Examination soon. Preparation
free until appointed. Franklin Institute.
Rochester, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

UNEMPLOYED MEN earn $3.50 per day.
Work furnished at home. Send stamp.
Mammoth Supply House, Detroit, Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

wANTED-A good farm hand. Call Ind
phone 6452.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

I MAKE $3.50 per month selling typewrfter
ribbons by MALL good incomes made IN
mail order business; free booklet tells how
to start Advertising Dept, Kent Special
ty Company, Toledo, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

SALESMAN wanted to call on physicians.
a very exceptional opportunity is offered
for immediate work. State age and ex-
perience. Lock Box 121, Philadelphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

wANTED-Manage for branch office We
contemplate opening here In Topeka
Address with references, The Morris
Wholesale House, Cincinnati, 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

MEN wanted to learn the barber trade
and the latest method used. tools FUR.
while learning. Call or write Topeka Bar
per college. 322 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

WANTED-Capable men and women So
icitors and organizers. Salary $500 pei
and contract. M. F. Hood. 123 Plymouth
Place, Chicago, Ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

MEN FOR WORK.
OF ALL KINDS, CAN BE SECURED BY
THE USE OF THE LITTLE HELP
WANTED JOURNAL ADS. EVERY
BODYREADS THEM, INCLUDING
YOURSELF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21

WANTED-A young man to work in ship
ping room. Crane & Co., no and liz East
Sth ave. ~r,4 -sA
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30

buffet luncheon given at the home of
Mrs. Crutcher on West Adams street.
The hostesses were assisted in receiv-
ing and entertaining by Mesdames Err
nest A. Bryant, Allan c. Balch, Joseph
B. Banning, Charles G. Carpenter, w.
E. Dunn, John T. Jones, Walter Trask,
Watson w. Lovett, f. Irwin Heron,
Charles Darlington, Granville Mac
Gowan, Carl Adams, George Griffith,
William Johnston, Lynn Helm, Scott
Helm, w. B. Mathews, T. j. Fleming,
j. R. Murray, Cliff Page, Willoughby
Rodman, c. M. Benbrook, L. L. Hart,
]. II. Bohon, Spencer H. Smith, w. J.
Porter, Sam Haskins, Carroll Allen, G.
D. Viele, Hamilton Bowman Rollins,
and Miss Page.
Invitations for the affair were issued
to several hundred guests.
The marriage of Miss Fannie c. Clar-
~ and Mathew j. Davis was solem-
lors- of Temple Baptist church at 8
o'clock by the assistant pastor, Rev.
Edwin r. Brown.
There were between thirty and forty
friends present to witness the nuptials,
and the young people were attended by
the brides brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer M. Gilmore, and by
a little ring bearer and flower girl.
On their return from a short we'd
ding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will re-
side at 426 Cedar street.
x
Mrs. Jefferson D. Gibbs, vice presi
dent of the National Congress of Moth
ers, will entertain all officers of the
child study circles at an afternoon tea
today from g to o'clock, at her home.
257 Wheeler place, Occidental boule-
ward.
s.
Mrs Ira Warner Phelps and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lewis r. Garrett, will receive
informally Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Phelps on Ingraham
street.
Mrs. Grant Goucher. has returned af-
ter a visit of several weeks in San
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
ENGINEER is BURNED
IN EXPLOSION OF OIL
Was Pouring More Fluid Into Burners
When Gas Was Formed Which
Ignited, Causing Severe
Shock

Reuben Higgins, "a years old, had
narrow escape from death yesterday
morning, when an explosion of oil in
burner under the boiler at the Los
Angeles Creamery conpany's plant.
1120-1190 Towne avenue, scattered blaz-
ing oil on his face, neck a arms and
severely burned him.
Higgins is employed as engineer at
the plant. He was adjusting the burn
ers and had turned on more oil wheE
the explosion occurred. The oil, flow
ing into one of the burners, was not
being consumed fast enough and a
quantity of oil dripped below and
formed gas. When more oil was turned
in the increased blaze resulted in the
ignition of the gas
So severe was the force of the shock
Higgins was thrown across the room.
his clothing ablaze and his arms and
face were severely blistered. Fellow
workmen rushed to his assistance and
after his blazing clothing was torn
from him the police were notified and
he was taken to the receiving hospital.
He was treated by the police surgeons
and later was removed to the county
hospital.
Higgins lives at 3437 Poydras street.
Shortly after this accident a similar
explosion occurred at the Gibson apart
ments, GA West Fourth street. No one
was injured, but the woodwork in the
basement was damaged to the extent
of $40. The building was filed with
dense clouds of black smoke and much
excitement prevailed. The explosion
occurred while a Japanese, employed by
the landlady, Mrs. o. T. Ambrose, was
attending to the furnace.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
7 MEMBERS OF
FRAT SUSPENDED
BOYS SAID TO HAVE PARTICl-
PATED IN INITIATION
Superintendent of Schools Moore Says
He Does Not Know Yet Whether
the Students Will Be
Expelled

Participants in the Kappa Delta in
Thursday night have been suspended
from their respective schools. The
young men are: William Brown, Edgar
Lusk and Frank Rouse of the Los An
geles High school, and Guy Boynton,
Chester Crank, Blake Smith and Ray
mond Taylor of the Polytechnic High
school, 1T is not known positively
whether the boys will be expelled.
"Chester Crank has been absent for
day or two and I-think it would be
Il good idea to hold meeting and
elect a new president of the Oral Eng
lish class" said Professor J. NJ Brewer,
teacher of that class, to his pupils yes
terday morning. Il do not believe he
will return to school," continued the
professor. Accordingly a meeting was
held and Chester Chandler was elect
ed president.
When questioned concerning the sus-
pension of the young men DR. II. G.
Moore, superintendent of schools, said:
az do not know whether these boys
will be expelled. / have suspended
them from the institutions pending a
thorough investigation into the af-
fairs. 1t is the desire of the school
officials to get at the whole truth of
the matter and to investigate fraternal
orders supposed to exist in the
schools"
Edgar Lusk has not been to the
school today" said Professor j. w.
Henry, assistant principal of the Los
Angeles High school. Il do not know
whethers he even knows he has been
suspended and 1 do not know whether
he will be returned to school. He was
suspended by DIR. Moore, not by me-"
William Wheeler, formerly student
at the Polytechnic and now in the EN-
ploy of Harris &c Frank and a MEM
Der of the Kappa Delta, seemed great
ly surprised on learning of the suspen-
sion of his comrades. 81 do not under
stand" he haid, "why the boys are
treated in such manner, as our so
ciety is not represented in any of the
high schools. Neither do L understand
why Lusk and Rouse are suspended.
They are worrying less about the af-
fair than anyone else"
About q month ago Professor J. H.
Francis, principal of the Polytechnic
called an auditorium meeting
and told the boys in plain language
they must either quit wearing the en-
blems of their secret organization or
leave school. This seemed to affect
some of the boys, who concealed their
pins under the lapels of their coats
while others continued to wear them
where they easily could be seen.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
MISSIONARY WORKERS HOLD
MEETING IN CHRIST CHURCH

The Federation of Womens Mission
airy societies, embracing all denomina-
tions, held it's annual meeting yester-
day in Christ Episcopal church. The
morning session opened at 10 o'clock
with an address by Rev. Baker p. Lee,
the rector, followed by talk by DR..
Silas Johnson, a missionary from At
RIGA. An hour then was devoted to
the work of the young women of the
various churches.
After luncheon Rev. e. p. Ryland
opened the afternoon session and was
followed by "missionarv map" a
member of each denomination pointing
out section of the world where work
is being done. Miss Gedalias, convert
ed Jewess, made an address, and Jap
anese children gave an exercise.
Mrs. H. G. Brainerd was elected
president for the ensuing year and
Mrs. Harold was elected secretary and
treasurer Mrs. Frank Dewey is the
retiring president.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
Women s Clubs
N1 HE following program has been
issued for November by the pro-

Nl HE following program has been
issued for November by the pro-
Il gram committee of the Friday
Morning club:
November 6-"The San Pedro Harbor." Capt.
Amos A. Fries, corps OF engineers, u S. army,
in charge of river and harbors and fortifca-
ton works. Los Angeles district.
November 1S-Book committee. Discussion
Character, Aims and Ideas, We and Others
See Him" Books for discussion: Biography
fiction and drama-'Life of 7. 3. Aldrich
(Greenslet); Together" (HerricS); THE Her
NIT and the Wild Woman" cWharton); The
Servant in the House." Religious, philosophic
and economics: 1.-The Citizens Part in Civil
Government" (I1lihu Root; Religion and
Medicine" CWorcester) the official book of the
Emmanuel movement; 1.-THE Edinburgh Lee
lures on Mental Science" IT. Troward) Can
an Honest Newspaper Pay?'s atlantic for Oe-
tober); ''Alcohol and the Individual" CWfl-
liams); prohibition and Social Psychology,
(Munsterberg) McClure's for September and
October; THE Future in America" Oh. G.
Wells); 1.-The Twentieth Century American"
Oh. Perry Robinson). Open circle.
November 1s-The first meeting of the ORA
matte committee, D. m.
November 2O-Dramatic committee, THE
Irish Theater," (Care Vallely). Play, John
Bulls Other Island" George Bernard Shaw
Annie Kavanaugh.
Tuesday, November A-Crafts exhibit
November 27-"Something About Newspaper
ing" Otheman Stevens.
Reading and discussion of Percy Mackaye
play, Mater" The book and dramatic COM
mittees open to all members of the club
In response to the request of the chamber Of
commerce that the Friday Morning club CO.
operate in making prosperity week a success,
Il is hoped that the club a whole and
individuals will do all that is possible Buy
and boost home products"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
GRAND JURY TO USE
GRAFT PROBE AGAIN
While Inquisition Seeks Knowledge OF
Vice Protection, Mayor Nearby
Will Answer to Citation
in Libel Suit

The grand jury will meet this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, and, in all probable
ity, resume its investigation into the
charges of protected vice in Los An
geles. A large number of witnesses
is expected to be present.
In the room adjoining the chamber
where the jury meets, Mayor A. G.
Harper will appear before Judge Bord-
well at the same hour in response to
a citation to show cause why he hould
not make deposition before Arthur
e. Bagley, a notary, to be used by the
defendants in his 100000 libel suit
against the Evening Express and Ed
win 4. Earl, it's publisher. Owing to
the fact that this is law and motion
day, the hearing in this matter win
probably be continued to q later day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30

Dancing every night at Veiice.
Twenty piece orchestra.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
GAS COMPANY EMPL0YE
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH

George Michaelson, an employee of the
Pioneer Gas company, came near be-
ing burned to death yesterday morning
while assisting to put in large pipes on
Fourth and olive streets.
1t seems that Michaelson was work
ing on the pipe in the ditch when from
some cause it broke. 1t is not known
whether the gas was ignited from the
furnace near by or from match, but
before he could get out of the ditch
the flames had surrounded him. His
clothes caught fire but he was not Sc
riouslY burned.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
WOMAN'S SKULL BROKEN;
ROBBER RANSACKS HOME
Thief Hits Landlady on Head with
Revolver and Ties Her to the
Plumbing in Bath
Room

NEW YORK, Oct. 29-Mrs. Sarah
Dickele was attacked in her partment
in West Ninetieth street early today
by an unknown Liam, who fractured
her skull was a revolver and tied her
to the plumbing in the bath room
while he ransacked the house. He OBJ
tanned, it is said, jewels and plate val
ued at $4,000 and escaped.
In giving a description of her assail-
ant Mrs. Dickele said she thought he
was the man who called at her apart
ment last evening to inspect q room
she had for rent.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
AUTO RUNS INT BUGGY;
NONE SERIOUSLY HURT

Five persons had a narrow escape
from serious injury and probably
death when a large touring car, occu-
pied by two men and two women, col
lided with a buggy driven by George
Walker, manager of the local office
of the National Cash Register company,
at 450 South Spring street.
The collision occurred near the south
western boundary of the city at point
where the Playa del Rey line crosses
the wagon road. There is sharp curve
at this place. The automobile rounded
the curve and before the brakes could
be applied, bumped into the buggy. The
occupants of each vehicle were concid-
erably shaken, and both vehicles
slightly damaged. One of the women
was severely bruised by being thrown
against the seat.
None of the motorists would give
their names and proceeded on their
way as soon as the auto was "cranked
lIp"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
SEVERAL BONES FRACTURED
IN ENCOUNTER WITH AUTO
EmpIoye of Packing Company Steps in
Front of Machine Of J. c. Drake,
Who Carries Victim to
Hospital

George A. Losekamp, living at 1410
South Los Angeles street, employed as
a shipping clerk by the Nelson Morris
company of 331 Jackson street, was run
over by nautomobile at Firth and
Los Angeles streets last night and
three ribs and his right clavicle were
fractured
Losekamp was crossing the street and
in trying to get out of the way of a
wagon stepped directly in front of the
automobile, which was driven by
James G. Drake. Drake picked the
man up and took him to the receiving
hospital in his machine.
Losekamp was carrying home two
dozen eggs which he had stored in the
pockets of his clothing. All of the
eggs We're smashed and the yelks and
whites running all over him made him
a sorry spectacle when he arrived at
the hospital.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30
MINE COMPANY SUES SON
OF FORMER SENATOR CLARK

Dietrich of Idaho sitting in the United
States circuit court, heard arguments
today in the case of the Rosario Mine
and Mill company against Charles w.
Clark, son of former United States
Senator Clark of Montana, to recover
100000 alleged to be due the plaintiff
as the result of contract entered into
by the defendant to purchase a copper
mine for that amount.
Clarks plea is that the experts sent
by him to examine the mine. made a
false report, conspiring with the own
ers in so doing, and that this resulted
in his agreement to buy the mine at
the figure mentioned.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-30

Mrs. Albert Crutcher and Mrs. John
Clifford Page, jr., were hostesses on
Wednesday at beautifully amounted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-01

Conspicuous in this hall are huge stone fire.
place and mantel one side and gallery Tor
musicians, and also on the opposite side
beautiful staircase, which has the appearance or
antique stone. Large pillars support the ceiling
To the left Of this hall Is the stone room which
is noted for the beauty of its carvings and its
blending of soft tones Of color. The room is all
OF white marble with richly carved pilasters
uantel, ceiling base and square panelled ceiling
Indeed, the architectural beauty of this room
finds its climax in the ceiling.
Coziness and beauty mark the side hall, in the
rear while the library Is an harmonious ming
ling Of rich. deep tones Of red. with dark woods
and conspicuous decorations Of fine game heads
whose antlers curve outward from every direc-
ton. The dining room is an imposing apart
mert, finished with dark, costly woods and
hung with portraits Harbor Hill is so filed
with interesting objects Of artistic beauty that
Mrs. Mackay never has any trouble N dispOsnS
Of tickets 10 the charitable entertainments
which she holds there. 1t is worth a good deal
lust 70 enjoy the works Of art il Harbor Hill, to
say nothing Of the hospitality Of its mistress.
Harbor Hill Is also noted for another form of
entertaining. Mrs, Mackay often gives balls