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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-17
IN BATTLE ARRAY.
Six Thousand Troops in Mimic War
fare at Fort Riley.

TT. Riley. Kan. Aug. T.-Six tnou-
sand troops, 10 hundred OF them L.
N. G., and the remainder regulars vi,
vided into two armies, the plue an AZ
the brown engaged IN battle today, the
blue attacking FIT. Riley and the brown
defending II against the assaults OF the
blue. The tactical problem represented
is the largest of any or those "orheo
out during the encampment.
The utmost secrecy prevailed con-
corning the orders and the plans pro-
viding for the engagement The gen,
eral plan OF the battle, the defense ana
the attack. we're guarded jealousy, pc
ing kept under lock and key in trunks
Two sinuous lines, moved in undula-
tions over the rocky hills at daybreak
this morning, the one consisting OF tne
brown army. all regulars ana the plue
army the attacking force under com
mand of Brigadier General Drew OF
the K. N G., consisting of the two
regiments of guards, one regiment OF
infantry, one regiment of artillery anu
one regiment of cavalry, less ohe
squadron. all of the regular army;
From daybreak until late this AFTER
noon the battle will continue, each army
attempting to outmaneuver the other-
er over the width and breadth OF some
IS square miles with the focal center
at FIT. Riley. The spectacular feature
is the bombardment of the artillery.
the heavN cannonading resoundlng echo-
ing through the hills.
Empires, consisting of officers OF the
regular army, will finally decide which
force has finally captured the Tort
and sustained the greatest loss OF
life" all based on what would theoreu-
cally happen in actual confilct-
Theoretically there has been all sorts
OF killing done by Infantry, artillery
and the cavalry and in a conflict pc
tween the two regiments or Kansas
National guards. one of the companies
sustained loss of % per cent OF It's
force. The dead" men marched with
quick step into camp a few hours az
ter having been KILLED however, ana
ate Just as heartily at mess as ever
so that the casualty was not partlcu-
larly marked. -
The intense heat of the past few days
has proved a great harship to the men
not Injured too long and exhaustlng
marches under the bright heat OF the
sun. The guardsmen were more sub
iect to its effect of course than the
regulars Saturday out OF the l.oOO
some ~ men of the guards were under
the weather from overheating and ex-
haustion.
Col. L. p. Hunt of the Second cav
airy of Fort Des Moines, Iowa, is as
signed to act as chief of staff TO Brlga-
der General Drew of the guards ana
assists in the maneuvers planned Tor
the X. N. G.
on wednesday morning the guards
will break camp and return home.
Tuesday they receive their pay
amounting to between $1,000 and $1,000.
The exact number Of national guards
of Kansas in camp is 1.4SO, 800 men
more than have ever encamped at any
previous time since the Kansas men
have taken part In the annual fall
maneuvers.
w. r. Stubbs, Republican candidate
for governor, arrived in the camp on
sunday evening from Clay Center as a
guest to remain over until this even
Ing.
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SANTA fE NOTES

Felix Schneider of the machine
shops spent yesterday in Kansas City
Engineer c. c. Haymen Of Emporia
is running on runs Nos. II and s be-
tween Topeka and Emporia in the
place of Engineer w. p. Gilpin who is
laying off for a few days.
Engineer E. E. Smith who is run
ming on the runs at Usage City was up
yesterday with engine No. 1873 for a
cleaning. Conductor Stafford was in
charge.
Engineer Tom Eversole was in ex-
ira passenger service yesterday.
Brakeman Charles Horne of the ST.
Joe runs was laying off yesterday.
Rev. j. w. Johnston, pastor of the
Parkdale NJ. E. church will address the
coach shop meeting tomorrow noon.
A. E. Voigt. electrical inspector at
topeka returned to work this morning
after having been off on account of
the death of his brother.
Engineer Ed Ash is running on Nos.
107 and los between Topeka and ST.
Joseph in the place of Engineer Andy
Verlin who is laying off.
Engineer Ed Scahill is running on
runs Nos. los and 106 between Topeka
and st. Joseph in the place of En-
gineer Ed Scahill.
Conductor Withrow was running on
runs Nos. 107 and los between To-
peka and st. Joseph yesterday in the
place of Conductor J. H. Griffith.
Clyde Reece VINO Tor the past year
and half has been employed in the
chief engineers office has accepted a
position in the engineering depart
ment at Revere, Mo.
Jess Groves who works as express
messenger on runs Nos. II and IS
between Kansas City and Newton was
married to a Wichita lady last Thurs
day night.
A broken car on No. ga last Satur-
day afternoon blocked the main line
at Twelfth street for several hours but
was cleared up in time for No. 6.
Engineer j. Helms is running on
runs Nos. 81 and 62 between Topeka
and Argentine in the place of En-
gineer ]. H. Richie who is off.
Engineer Harry P. French was on
the plug runs yesterday in the place
of Engineer Will Rain who laid off.
Engineer F. C. Becker is running
temporarily on the California limited
runs between Kansas City and New
ton.
Engineer F. o. Whitcomb is running
on runs Nos. 60 and GA between To-
peka and Emporia in the place of En-
gineer E. c. Webb.
Engineer L. S. Rickabaugh is run
ming temporarily on runs Nos. Z and
10 between Kansas City and Newton.
Conductor Jesse Howes was on the
Kansas City plug runs yesterday in
the place of Conductor Harry Griffin.
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PROPOEAI,s

PROPOSALS.
Sealed proposals will be received bx the
Regents Of tho University Of Kansas until
II a. m. Thursday, September 10, 1905 for
the erection of q Mining Engineering
building on the campus OF the University
at Lawrence; also for the furnishing OF
all labor and materials for the complete
plumbing and electric wiring in said MIN
ing Engineering building. All Of the fore
going to be executed in accord with the
plans and specifications prepared FOR the
same by John F. Stanton, State Architect.
Copies of the plans and specifications
may be seen on file at the University;
also at the office OF the State Architect
in the capitol, at Topeka, and at the Mas
ter Builders Exchange, Kansas City, Mo-
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for per cent of the
amount bid, the same to be made payable
to Edw. E. Brown. Secretary and Pur-
state in case the successful bidders fail
for five days to enter into contract and
furnish the required bonds as prescribed
by law, after award of contracts has
The attention Of bidders Is called to
chapter ia, Session Laws Of 1891. with
which they must comply. This II com-
monty known as the "efght-hour law
Proposals will be presented undsr sealed
covers and marked In accord with the in
structions to bidders as set forth in the
specifications.
The right is reserved by the regents to
reject any or all bids II in their jSjdr-
rnent it is deemed the states Interest to
II THE E REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF KANSAS.
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First published in The Topeka State
Journal Aug. 8. 1861
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
NO. IL.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
NO. IL.
A proposition to amend the constitution
relative to the disqualification OF judges
to hold certain offices.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of Kansas, two-thirds
of the members elected to each house
thereof concurring therein:
SECTION !. The following proposition
to amend the constitution Of the state OF
Kansas is hereby submitted to the quail
fled electors OF the state for their APPROX
al or rejection: That section L., article 3,
be amended so as to read as follows: Sec.
Is. The justices of the supreme court and the
shall. at stated times, receive for their
services such compensation as may be
provided by law, which shall not be in
creased during their respective terms Of
ceive no fees or perquitites nor hold any
other office of profit or trust under the
authority of the state. or the United
States. except the office of judge of any
court of this state. during the term of Of
flee for which such Justices and judges
shall be elected. nor practice law in any
of the courts in the state during their con-
tinuance in office.
SEC 2. This proposition shall be SUBJ
mitted to the electors of the state at the
year 1908 for their approval or rejection.
The amendment hereby proposed shall be
designated on the official ballot by the
following title: The judicial amendment
for or against as provided by law under
such title. -.--s.-
Passed the Senate January q. 1907.
Passed the House March 9. 1907.
Approved March II, 1907.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of original Senate
concurrent resolution No. II, now on file
in my office. C. e. DENTON,
Secretary of State.
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Items for the East Topeka column NAV
be telephonsd to Ind. phone 1881 black.1

Items for the East Topeka column NAV
be telephonsd to Ind. phone 1881 black.1
w. S. Hunter. physician and surgeon,
office and res. 1119 E. 9Th. Ind. 1865
The Young Ladies' Sunday school
class of the Christian church will give
free entertainment at the church this
evening. The class has organized and
is trying to fit up a class room and
have prepared this programme to give
this evening to arouse the interest of
the people. You are cordially invited
to attend. -
Mrs. Mary Norwood and son John re-
turned home Saturday from Anacon-
da, Mont, where they visited Mr. and
Mrs. Haddick for two months. Miss
Gladys Sloan accompanied them home
to spend the winter.
Miss Florence Jolley has returned
home from Wakarusa where she visit
ed Miss Lula Powell for week.
Miss Georgia Lambert returned home
from Nina last night after spending
two weeks with relatives on a vaca-
ton trip. -
Rev. F. E. Mallory went to Norton
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August Is 1905

RESOLVED. That the mayor and coun-
ell of the city of Topeka deem IT neces-
sary for the best interests of said city
to construct sewer in the district or
territory described az follows. tQ-wit;
Beginning at the intersection of the CEN
ter line of Third street with the center
line Of Fillmore street: thence north along
the center line of Fillmore street to the
city linlftsj thence westerly along the
north line Of the city limits to the east
line Of Potwin's .sub-division; thence south
ton to the south line. extended, Of Ken
woods thence east along the south line
extended. and the south line of Kenwood
to the southeast corner thereof; thence
north along the east line OF Kenwood to
the center line Of Fillmore street, the
peka. Shawnee county. Kansas.
[Seall L. E. FRASER.
I. c. B. Burge, city clerk OF the city OF
Topeka Kansas do. hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is true and cor
rect copy of the original resolution now
C. b. BuRGE, City Clerk.
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LEGAL,

ignated on the official ballot by the toll
lowing title: Amendment to the copsti-
tuition relating to compensation of MEM
D oers so OF u the lsgisiature and shall be vot-
der such title. =
SEC. g. This resolution shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publ
cation In the statute-book.
Passed the House March s. 1907.
Passed the Senate March ., 1907.
Approved March g. 1907.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is .
true ana correct copy of original house
concurrent resolution No. "a. now on file
in my Office.
c. E. DENTON,
Secretary Of State.
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First published in The Topeka State
journal Aug. 3. 1S06.]
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
NO. "a.


Proposition to amend the constitution re-
lating to compensation Of members Of
che legislature.
RESOLVED BY THE LEGIsLA-
ture Of the State of Kansas, two-t thirds
of the members elected to each house
concurring therein:
SECTION /. The following proposition
to amend the constitution of the state of
Kansas is hereby submitted to the quail
fled electors. Of said state for their APP
proyal or rejection. to wit: The consti-
tuition of the state of Kansas Is hereby
amended by striking odt the whole Of secA
ton of article 2 OF said constitution and
inserting in lieu of said section the fol-
lowing, which shall constitute section OF
article of the constitution Sec g.. The
members of the legislation shall receive as
compensation for, their services the sum
of five hundred dollars for each regular
session and one hundred dollars for each
special session. and three cents for each
mile travelled by the usual route in going
to and returning from the place Of meet
ing.
SEC. q This proposition shall be SUBJ
mitted to the electors of this state at the
general election to be held in the year 1905
for their. approval or rejection. The
amendment hereby proposed shall be des-
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August IL, 1851
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.

NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.
Topeka, Kan, August Is, 1905.
TO MR.. BRANTENBURG:
You are hereby notified to cut ana
destroy all noxious weeds growing upon
the following described real estate, and
in the streets and alleys in front OF or
abutting thereon, to-wit:
Lot Nos. 361, 1863 and 365 Lane street,
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county,
Kansas, within five days as provided by
Ordinance No 2523 of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, said weeds are injurious to
public health; and if said weeds are not
cut within five days from this date they
Will be cut by the street commissioner OF
the city of Topeka, and the total cost
thereof taxed and assessed against SAID
real estate.
BY order of the board of health of the
city of Topeka, Kansas.
tSeaL1 c. B. BURGE,
City Clerk.
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August II, 1905
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.

-. NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.
e Topeka Kan, August Is, 1905
TO GEO. PHELPOT and c. ING
HAM:
You are hereby notified to cut and
destroy all noxious weeds growing upon
the following described real estate, and
In the streets and alleys in front of or
.abutiing thereon, te-wit:a
Lot Nos. 145, IN and 14g Western ave,
Kansas, within five days as provided by
Ordinance No. .2523 Of the city of Topeka.
nnhiic beaith. and If said weeds arc Gus not NJ
cut within five days from this date they
will be cut by the street commissioner of
the city of Topeka, and the total cost
thereof taxed and assessed against said
real estate.
BY order of the board of health of the
TSeall -, c. b. BURGE,
--ts r5 City Clerk.
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Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. johnson returned
TO their home in Kansas City today
after spending two weeks with rela-
tives and friends here.
Mr.. Howard Murphey has returned
home from Texico, N. NJ, where he has
been for the past six months working
for the railroad.
Mr. Carl Martin of Holton. Kansas,
spent the day here yesterday visiting
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Call Montgomery of
and relatives for several days while on
their way to st. Louis and Chicago
where they will visit for two months.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Wilson of Omaha,
Neb. spent the day here yesterday
while on their way home from New
Mexico where they visited friends for
the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cummins will
leave in few days for California,
where they will spend three months
for the benefit of her health.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Olson of Abilene,
Kansas. are spending a few days here
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. Olson.
Misses Alice and Julia Watson, Car
RE and Anna Wilson, Beckie Jordan
Maude Brown and Messrs. Ward and
Arthur Watson, Harry and Claude
Wilson. John Brown and Harry Jordan
have returned home from Wakarusa,
Kansas. where they went last Thurs
day and remained until Sunday night
on fishing trip. They report a good
catch.
There Will be meeting of the ]. D.
S. club held tomorrow night at the
home of Mr.. Frank Lee. Ali members
are requested to be present as there is
business of Importance
Mr.. Charles Frantz of Menoken spent
the day in town today.
The wedding of Miss Dolle Anderson
and Mr.. Floyd Landers will take place
Wednesday evening at the home of the
brides uncle. Mr.. u. S. Anderson. of
Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Landers went to
Los Angeles last week. They will
make their home in Kansas City Both
young people have visited, and have q
number of acquaintances here.
Mr.. -Rainley returned to work this
morning after being off several weeks
on account of illness. He has been
Fever.
very sick for the past three months
with rheumatism. is still unable to be
out.
Miss Myrtle Mack of Hutchinson,
Kansas. is spending her annual two
, weeks vacation with friends here.
Mr.. Roy Williams returned to his
home in Kansas City last night after
spending Saturday and Sunday with
friends here.
Miss Mary Clarke celebrated her
birthday anniversary Saturday even
ing by entertaining a number of
friends. About fifty guests were pres
ent. The house was decorated in pink,
Miss Clarke's favorite color. Ice cream
and cake were served for refreshments.
Miss Josephine Davidson has re-
turned to her home in Alma, Kansas,
after three weeks visit with friends
here.
Miss Flossie Norwood of Usage City
was UP here and spent Sunday with
Miss Blanche Harvey.
Miss Millie Corson, who has been
very sick for the past two. weeks with
an attack of fever, is reported to be
very low today.
j. @. A. Peyton is confined to his
home, 400 North Kansas avenue, on
account Of Illness.
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Editors Meet at St. pa,,t.

ST. Paul Aug. 17-Editors from all
parts of the United States are here TO
attend the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Editorial association which be-
gan today in the old capitol building
Governor Johnson, Mayor Lawler and
local editors voiced welcome to the
city. President Henry b. Warner of
Lexington, KY, made a preliminary
report and named the committees after
which the visitors were taken in spe-
cial trolley cars to Saltwater, Mimi,
where the state prison was inspected.
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August II, 1851
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.

NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.
Topeka. Kan. August Is, 1905.
TO c. p. WILLIS:
. You are hereby notified to cut and
destroy all noxious weeds growing upon
the following described real estate, and
in the streets and alleys in front of or
AUDITING thereon, to-wit:
Lot Nos. 1874. 1856. 1888. 200 and 2O2 West ST.,
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county.
Kansas, within five days as provided by
Ordinance No. 1923 Of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are injurious to
public health: and If said weeds are not
cut within five days from this date they
will be cut by the street commissioner OF
the city of Topeka, and the total cost
thereof taxed and assessed against said
real estate.
BY order of the board of health Of the
city of Topeka, Kansas.
ISeal.] c. B. BURGE,
City Clerk
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August II, 1905
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.
TnnaEo Koo A,t1,,sk ie 4,

Topeka. Kan, August 15 1905.
TO DARTMOUTH SAVINGS BANK:
You are hereby notified to cut and
destroy all noxious weeds growing upon
the following described real estate, and
in the streets and alleys in front of or
abutting- thereon to-wit:
Lot Nos, 30, 212,- pa and PIG Lincoln ST.,
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county
Kansas, within five days as provided by
Ordinance No. 2523 of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are injurious to
public health; and IL said weeds are not
cut within five days from this date they
will be cut by the street commissioner of
the city of Topeka, and the total cost
thereof taxed and assessed against said
real estate.
BY order of the board of health of the
city of Topeka. Kansas.
[SealJ c. B. BURGE,
City Clerk
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NOTICE.

To Whom II. May Concern:
You Wal take notice that my petition
for a pefmhsto sell intoxicating liquors ct
nue., in the First ward Of the city OF To-
peka, Shawnee county. Kansas, ID now on
file in the office Of the probate 3udgs. Of
said county. and that the said petition
will be heard before the probate judge oS
said county, at his office in the court
the 18th day Of August, 1903, at 10 o'clock
d. m. A. w. LACEY. "a
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August II, 1861
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.
Topeka Kan. August 10, 10

NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS.
Topeka. Kan, August 10. 1905.
TO r. c. CROFT:
You are hereby notified to cut and
destroy all noxious weeds growing upon
the following described real estate and
in the streets and alleys in front of or
abutting thereon, to-wit:
Lot Nos. 337 339 and 81 Lane street,
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county.
Kansas. within five days as provided by
Ordinance No. 2523 OF the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are injurious to
public health; and II said weeds are not
cut within five days from this date they
will be cut by the street commissioner OF
the city of Topeka, and the total cost
thereof taxed and assessed against said
real estate.
BY order of the board of health Of the
tSeal.l G. B. BURGE,
=7z City Clerk.
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NORTH TOPEKA NEWS

Items for the North Topeka column may
be left at the Petro & Woodford drug
store, $50 North Kansas avenue, or call
the North Side reporter at her home.
Ind. phone 1881 black.1
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CONCRETE CIsTERNs.

CONCRETE cisterns. Dunlap system, built
by D. r.. Thompson. Ind. phone 622a.
Recommended by leading architects.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
T. w. Harrison and wife to S. G.
St.. Throop's End add. 81. $50
l.. Richardson and wife to P. II.
Forbes, lots 23-5 and Story ST., 8.
Cross add. Observation-Disclosures. 81
+. Mcfarland and wife to E. H.
Clarr lots 3S3-5 and Z Green ST., j.
W. Morris add. ........................2, 5OO
is Tyler ST. ........... .' ~. 1ss5
j. T. Barrett and wife to w. w.
Ryan e. u n. w. a 27-12-16.. ......... 200
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
First Published in Topeka State Journal
Aug. Is, 1851

Assistant Secretary of state.