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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20
The RAILROAD TAXES.
Commission VIII Be Ready to Re-
port Soon.

1t is expected that the state tax
commission will have ready to report
Friday or Saturday the valuations
"nicn they have placed upon the
properly of the railroads of Kansas.
This information is awaited with
the greatest interest by the people of
the state, who are anxious to see how
much the railroad property of the
state will be increased as compared
WIN other property. The real ques-
ton, Is OF course, whether the tax
commission is able to ascertain what
the railroad property is really worth,
rather than how large the increase
Will be. Many people are inclined to
demand a large increase regardless of
what railroad property has been as
sessed at in the past.
For weeks the tax commission has
done nothing else but work on the
railroad assessment. About four
weeks the tax commissioners spent
In travelling about the state in a spec
lal car. personally examining the
property of the company at terminal
points, sizing up the general condi-
ton OF the track and determining
for themselves whether the COM
pany's property return gives fair
estimate on the value of the property
Since that time the board has been
working day and night in it's office
their work no one outside of the COM
mission seems to know. The tax COM
mtssioners of the various railroad
companies have called upon them, but
the state board gave them no infor-
nation concerning the probable
amount Of their assessment. The
members of the board have been
working practically behind closed
doors the past week, taking up no
business whatever except the work of
placing a value upon the railroads
Samuel T. Howe and S. c. Crum-
mer, two of the members OF the
board, are Sharks on figures, and
they spend their time with a tablet
and pencil working out long calcula-
tons involving about seven or eight
places. with decimals thrown in for
good measure. w. G. Glass, the third
member of the commission, is usually
buried in mass of law books and
| documents, digging out the informa-
| ton for the other members Of the
commission to digest.
This tireless rush of work has been
kept up every night until the state
house lights went out, and the COM
missioners and their clerks are be-
ginning to look tagged. They will be
glad when they can turn lose the COM
pleted work and have the big job OF
their hands.
The following table shows the as
sessed value of the leading companies
last year. and the valuation which
the companies placed upon their own
property, as required by law, this
year. The commission now gets the
last guess, and can raise or lower the
company's estimate as 1t sees fit 1t
is generally believed that the valua-
lions returned by the companies will
in most cases be somewhat raised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20

c. P. Bolmar has obtained permits
sion from the county commissioners to
build a private dyke across his land
near the asylum grounds from the
Rock Island right of way to the river
in order to protect himself from flood
during the high water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20

A marriage license was issued by
the probate judge Tuesday to Lee
Pendegrass, aged 20 years, and Lillian
Koker. aged only IA years, both of this
city. This is the youngest couple that
has ventured upon the matrimonial sea
for a long time, according to the rec
ords of the probate judges office.
John Homberg is being tried In pro-
bate court this evening on the question
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20

of his sanity. Hoberg. who was for
merly an employee of the Central Sash
and Door factory, was arrested by the
police last week and taken to the poor
farm. He made. his escape from that
place at once and was recaptured. This
time he will like be sent to the asy-
lum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20

w. Maher. G. Sanders and E. F..
Bahon, were arrested by Detective
Summers last night on charge of va
grancy. Judge Urmy will get these
men to tell him their life history this
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20
MAY STOP SUNDAY BALL.
Ministerial Union Seriously Thinking
of 1t at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb, May 20.-Announce-
ment was made today that steps are to
be taken by the Ministerial union to stop
Sunday baseball in Omaha. If arrests
are made the local Western league club
will make a test case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-20

A certain man "guesses" that the
total valuation of Kansas railroads this
year will be about $225, 100000. Last
wear It was $40, 100000. This is an in
crease Of three times. The same party
estimates that the various lines will be
raised to about the following amounts:
Santa Fe, IS millions; Missouri Pa
cific. so millions: Union Pac1hc. 20
miIlions: Rock Island, 40 millions;
Frisco. 20 millions; other lines 20 mil
lions. Total. 225 millions.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Lodge Lore.
Large Glass Initiated.

Sovereign Holloway, of Alabama,
Woodcraft, is doing splendid work
for Queen City Camp No. %, Wood
men of the World, of this city, thirty
candidates having been initiated at
the regular meeting of the camp that
was held last Wednesday night, and
two members having been admitted
by card. Those initiated were Messrs.
L. A. Eubanks, E. D. Erwin, NJ. E.
Redus, D. w. Mcdaniel, E. L. Kuy-
kendall, J. A Turner, w. T. Lafrone,
G. L. Mouchett, L. F.. Duncan; r. A.
Simpson, J. n. Stuckey, l.. Taggart,
Geo NJ. McCrary, P. G. Hogan, T. B.
McCrary, J. A. Strickland, w. NJ.
Stinson, E. D. Mouchett, NJ. F. Geek,
J. A. Simpson, H. J. Phillips, d. J.
Burke, l.. H. Prowell, T. l.. Trapp,
Sam B. Williams, Parker Reeves, H.
NJ Knox, D. A Cox and S. A. o.
Jones, and DIR. T. FL. Henry and Mr..
o. S. Leach were admitted by card.
The meeting was very enthusiastic
one, about seventy five Woodmen
having been present.
The camp will meet again next
Wednesday night, at which time an
other large class will be initiated.
All members are urged to be present
at this meeting.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
DeMolay Commandery.

DeMolay Commandery No. s, K.
T., will meet on next Tuesday even
ing, November 18th, for the purpose
of comforting the Red Cross degree.
The commandery will also have a
meeting about the first of December
for the purpose of comforting the
Templar degree upon eight or nine
knights of the Red Cross. This will
be very important occasion, as EN-
inent Commander r. A. Carson has
invited Past Grand Commander Gar
land Brown, of Water Valley, to be
present and confer these degrees.
There will also be a member of
Sir knights from West Point, Aber-
deem, Tupelo and Meridian. This
work will mark the beginning of new
life the local commandery, and it
is earnestly hoped that every mem
Der will make special point of be-
ing present. A delightful banquet
is being arranged to follow the de-
gree work.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Sale.
Two good milk cows. Apply at
IA Military road. 11-1-tf
Business Notice

Having sold my general repair
business, desire to thank my friends
and the public generally for their
patronage, and to ask for my sue
cessor, Mr.. Chas. Jacob, continu-
ance of the same. Having sold out
the settlement of all my accounts is
imperative, and l respectfully ask
all my debtors to come forward and
settle. They will find me at the
same stand, where am closing out
n few high-grade vehicles left on
hand at cost for cash. Respectfully.
11-1e-1m. Ira T. CASTOR.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

DIR. May Farinholdt Jones. former
" resident physician az the college.
Is spending the winter a. Sewanee.
Tenn. and is assisting in the noun
tain work undertaken By the Sisters
of ST. Mary among the mountaineers-
The current leaflet issued BY tAe
mission announces that DR.. Jones
will give her professional services IN
case OF illness. and will also Instruct
In the proper observance of health
laws
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
How to Get Strong.

P. j. Day, of 1247 West Congress
street, Chicago, tells of a way to be-
come strong. He says: My mother,
who is old and was very feeble, is
deriving so much benefit from Elec-
trio Bitters that | feel it's my duty
TO tell those who need tonic and
Strengthening medicine about it. In
my mothers case a marked gain in
flesh has resulted, insomnia has been
overcome, and she is steadily grow
ing stronger" Electric Bitters rem
" stomach, liver and kidney COM
ints quickly Sold under guaran-
tee at l.. E. Mayfield's drug store.
Fifty cents.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton for Mayor and six Councilmen
and four School Directors, to serve
the City for the years 1909 and 1910,
will be held at the City Hall in the
City of Columbus, Mississippi, on
Monday, December 7th, 1908. The
polls will be open at nine o'clock a.
M and closed at six o'clock p. m, Of
said date. All qualified electors of
said city will be eligible to partiei-
pate.
The judges and clerks appointed
TO hold said election are as follows:
Judges-D. r. McClary, John A,
Brown and d. L. Erwin.
Clerks-Nathan Whitfield and J..
w. Adams.
(Signed) E. S. Donnell, Mayor.
, Certified correct. I. H. Sykes,
11-S-tf Secretary.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Railroad Notes.

Mr.. Ben Gilligan, stenographer in
the Office of Mr.. J. L. Cox, division
freight agent of the Southern Rail-
way, is in ST. Louis, where he has
gone to accompany his wife home,
who is enjoying a visit to relatives
I in that city.
Mr.. r. A. Crump, the efficient con-
ductor and general yard master of
the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, has re-
turned from Mobile, Ala, where he
has been on a brief visit.
MIR. G.. D. Wood, the efficient yard
and car clerk of the Mobile & Ohio
Railroad. is back at work after a few
days illness.
Sun Brothers circus train was
handled over the Montgomery divis-
ion of the Mobile & Ohio Friday. hav-
ing been en- route to Birmingham.
Lachman'S Amusement Company
leave today for Laurel, Miss, over
the Mobile & Ohio Railroad. at which
place they open an engagement.
Mr.. D. ]. Perry, road master of
the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, was in
the city yesterday on business for
his company.
Mr.. w. C. Roster. through freight
conductor. has been in charge of the
Mobile & Ohio yards in the absence
of Capt. Crump.
Mr.. Sam Strachn, travelling freight
agent of the B. & o. S. w. Railroad.
spent several days of the past week
in the city.
Mr.. G.. A Coste, agent of the NAL
lory Line Steam boat Company at Mo
bile, spent Thursday in the city.
Mr.. H. C. Schraeder, travelling
agent for the C. H. & d. Railroad,
spent Saturday in the city.
Mr.. P. c. Hall. of the Alabama Car
Service Association, was in the city
yesterday.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
The West House.

Beginning today the West House
on Main street will be open for the
reception of guests under my own
management. The house has been
accommodation and table will be
guaranteed The patronage of the
public will be appreciated. Mrs. L.
S. West. 11-15-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
6. q. johnson. JeweIer.

S. c. Johnson, jeweler, is better
prepared than ever before to handle
repair work-eye glasses repaired; !;
new ones fitted from 25 cents and
up, according to quality. Jewelry re-
paired, cleaned and polished by mo-
ter power. First class engraving
done by machine The patronage of
the public is solicited. S. G. John
son, 319 Main street, Gilmer Hotel
building, Columbus Miss. I'm
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Engraved and Embossed Stationery

We have on hand the handsomest
line of engraved and embossed sta
tionerya ever shown in this city. All
the late faces, the correct shapes and
the popular designs. We can save
you money on your engraved and en-
bossed wedding cards and announce
ments, dance invitations and pro-
grams, reception cards and announce
ments. Fraternal society stationery
a speciality.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Rent.

The Oakl.y cottage, in North Co.
lumbus: one block of car line and
three blocks of public school. Pos
session given at once. Apply to P.
w. Maer, real estate, Columbus.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Fine Investment.

We have two cottages close to the
Southern shops, always rented and
always will rent; rent for $27.50
per month. For a quick sale. they
can be bought for $4,000, part cash,
balance on time at eight per cent.
interest, IL any inducement.
Maer Realty Company.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Miss Annie Cabot Hopkins is in
Atlanta, and will be the guest OF DR..
and Mrs. C. C. Stockard for several
weeks. Mrs. Jesse p. Woodward is
another absentee. Mrs. Woodward is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Evans
in Birmingham.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Rent.

Three nicely furnished light house
keeping rooms, half block from the
Southern depot. Address 1921 Main
street. 11-15-1w
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
ANONYMOUS Letter.

If our unknown Rural Hill CORE
spondent, whose notes were sent in
the past week under the monde
plume of "A Poor Farmer will send
in his name with his future contr1-
buttons, We will be very glad to pub
lish the same.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Sale.

Fine sweet potatoes; also goob-
ers: handpicked and washed. Tele-
phone your orders to the county farm
and they will be filled. 10-20-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Quilting Wanted.

The Woman's Missionary Union
of the Southeast church wish to do
quilting. All finished work deliv-
cred. Apply to No. 1904 Bell aven-
ne, phone No. 692. 11-8-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Sale at a Bargain.

One-fiifth interest In the Sanitary
Laundry: need OF money the cause
OF selling. Apply at Ala Military
road. 11-1-tf
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Sale.

Good. all-round horse for general
purposes. Perfectly sound and safe
for ladies to drive. Apply to phone
No. 595.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Sale.

Pure ribbon cane syrup. Also one
hundred half-breed Angora goats.
For prices. ETC.. phone No. 7s. w. E..
Waring. 11-15-2w
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

The members of Columbus Lodge
No. 555, Benevolent Protective Order
of Elks, held their regular semi4
monthly meeting last Tuesday night.
and Messrs. w. S. Newly. Sam Egger
and Travis Hancock were initiated
into the mysteries of the order. At
the conclusion of the business meet
ing the Elks enjoyed a social session.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Thanksgiving Specials.

Thanksgiving cards, programs. In
vitations, menus, ETC., at this office.
Place your orders now. Phone No.
% and see samples.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Mrs. L. Brash and children, who
have been spending the past ten days
here as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Schwab, have returned to their home
in Apalachicola, Fla.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Call on Johnston & Caine. che
druggists. when you want q hrst-elass
hot water bottle. or anything in the
rubber line. A new stock just re-
ceived. Prices reasonable
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Lands Posted.

All lands in and about Bent Oak,
Artesia, Bfl1ups and Mayhew belong
ing to the estate Of T. c. Billups. are
posted. All hunting and trespassing
positively forbidden. 11-1-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

At the regular weekly meeting of
Tombigbee Lodge No. IL, Knights of
Pythias, which was held last Tues
day night, the rank of page was con-
ferred upon Mr.. Dee Cox. Several
other candidates were booked for de-
grees, but important engagements
prevented them from attending the
meeting.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

We have hair brushes as high as
$500 each. as low as 25 cents each
In either case they are well worth
the money. Let US show you. John
ston & Caine. druggists.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Upholstering and Repairing.

Furniture upholstering and repair
ing done. The best work guaranteed
and prices reasonable. For further
information phone No. 7O1. D. L.
Bailey. 11-S-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

The numerous friends of Mrs. B.
d. Erwin, who has been confined to
her bed by illness for several weeks
past, will be glad to learn that she
is eonvalescent.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Our sales for Hudnot's perfumes
and toilet articles have coabisd this
year as compared TO the sales OF last
year. Isn't this a good recommea-
dation2 Johnston 4 Caine. druggists.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

The comfort OF a hot water bottle
these cold nights cannot BE- explained
in words Try one. Johnston 4
Caine sell them az prices 70 place
them within the reach of any one
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

The numerous friends OF Miss Au-
gusta Locke. who has been confined
to her bed by illness for several days
past, viii be glad 70 learn thar she
is convalescent.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
For Sale.

One buggy horse. For information
apply to Mrs. G.. w. Carson, phone
No. 553. 11-15-1w
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Candies and fruits at the Arcade
Cafe at all times. Open until : p
m. every night 11-15-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Remember, We have a complete
line of Hudnut's toilet articles. John
ston & Caine, druggists.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

''Aleo" clothing for men. hlsh-
grade. medium prices Special ten
per cent discount for ten DAYS a
Sehwab.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Mr.. NJ y Wells, a prosperous far
in the city last Thursday on business
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Priekly Ash Bitters can be- depend
ed on to cure the kidneys. correct
the urine. strengthen The stomach.
and relieve backache.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Hot water bottles of the best rub
Der now shown in Johnston & Gaines
show window. Ask the price.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Nice fresh candy at the candy tent.
South Market street. next to Shelton
house. 11-4-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

The City Steam Laundry does first
class laundry work. French dry clean
ing and pressing. 11-1-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19
Good RuiIding Lot.

Close to Southern depot. In good
neighborhood. Will be sacrificed for
$500 If taken at once. P. w. Maer.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Hot chocolate at the Arcade Cafe
after the theater. We are open until
II O'Clock D. m. 11-15-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-19

Mr.. Harris Strong of West Point
was visitor to Columbus last week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-07-26
haudsomsss thoroushfarss on the Hudson
o bove Yonkers.
Building News.

Plans have been fled with Building Super.
intendent Murphy for sniar ginE and remodel
ling the residence Of John Sherman Hoyt
ut the northeast corner OF Park avenue aao
Sixty.hfth street. the improvements tnolud;
'front.' extension Of rubbiestone and q two
story rear extension. Tbs design ts by Car
rere 4 Hastings. architects.
Plans have been nled FOR remodsll,as and
trail Presbyterian Church, &C No; az Msst
Ff~fty-seventh street. Of which the Rev: %ilt9n
Merle Smith 10 pastor. Crow. Lewis q WICK
enhoef are the architects.
Plans have been 1led also for rcmodel1nG
and undertaking the three Ave story ssne-
ment houses at Noe. ssitand SIS Fast Sintn
street, complyins With reauirs8snts OF the
ments being made at q cost OF SS.o goo Tor =.
Shapner as owner. O.. l.. ~Spannhake 10 the
The Bronx plans for new buildings reported
Yesterday comprise two FIVE story mats 70
be built for the Thomas ID. MALCOLM Coz.
struction company on Ti1sny street. norsn
Of iesth street, q 4 oos, Of &c: 900; q two story
ssdsWiek avsnus. to cost se.ooo; I one story
locker house for the Unionport Yacht Ciuo
avenue. to cost 500, and for the North Broad:
way Realty Company the following group Of
dwellings,. Two one story and attic dwell
fngs on Seminole avenue. east Of 267d street.
g cost s3.eoo and s!,soo rss~pSesiJeiy; = 1ne
south Of as2d street. 70 cost sa:s9c, aad two n0
sdJoinine plots. 70 cost $1,000 and si'sSo re-
No plans for new buildings were reported
in Manhattan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-07-26
For the Motor Beat.

From the LdSneh.
Don't use the same measures or tunnels
for gasolene that you have been using Tor
Iubricatins oil. kerosene or water.
Whom using scetylene Tampa In q fos 10
will be found best 70 tie . white handker-
chief over the front Of the lamp. both Tor
seeing and to be seen.
Don't ALI acetylene gas lamps with car
blde until they are 10 be used. rs carbide 10
very susceptible 10 moisture and Stacks
rapidly on exposure to air.
II q nut IL from any cause 90 hxed that
IL becomes dificult to get Il Oh . little Gaso-
lepe or kerosene squirted over II Will some
times help II, Failing In this. heat must DO
applied,
Attention cannot too often DO called to
poyices In motor matters 10 be extremely
careful that the Ignition lever 10 retarded
before they attempt 10 start the motor Other
wise the nasty blow from . baokire may be
experienced.
Black smoke issuing from the mufber pipe
may be taken az an indication that much too
rich q mixture h being fed TO the motor.
Blue smoke indicates Q surplus OF lubricatinR
Oh. white smoke usually occurs only whep
overflow water Ia passed through the mufier
10 any appreoiable amount, forming Q steam.
When your motor suddenly stops II you fnd
no electrical trouble and when you attempt
TO start q -kiok- occurs with the spark lsvsr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-07-26
The Bronx.

With the adoption last week Of the map Of
Throg's Neck Gardens, including. streets,
parks and other Improvements as laid out
by the Estates Development Company. the
rapid development OF this southeastern
Bronx property has begun. The owners were
terred to wait until they could offer Throg's
Neck Gardens to real estate investors and
homeseekers as a natural city development
and not as o private Development. The loco-
ton OF ThroR's Neck Gardens Offers unusual
possibilities for high class residential develop
ment. 1t - situated on naturally. beautiful
high ground, with several miles Of shore front
on the upper East River and Long Island
Sound. 1t has been occupied for q great
many years BY q colony OF m~ilionaircs. fn-
Guiding the h~avemeyers, the Huntingtons.
the .Morrtses and others. In securing pos
session OF the various estates included In this
property ths. Estates Development Company
wealthy families can retain their homes with
. : Ions y way ss0a to%s SSdl1 seoalin sn tSs sha ssssa so 81
this part Of the city viii develop into q second
riverside Drive. It has many Of the natural
advantages Of the latter. with none Of its dis
advantages, 4 large force OF. men Is now at
work sub-dividing the Henry A. Coster estate
10 accordance with the city map. This Is the
rrst section of Throg's Neck Gardens to be
offered to the public. The construction Of
several high class residences will be begun
10 manager OF the Estates Development Com
pany and Louis A. Rise, formerly city en-
eineer and chief Typographical engineer, is It's
engineer. PC. Sherman is the sales manager.