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Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
Prof. Miller's Tour


Across the Continent.
Prof. Kelly Miller. Dean of the Col
lege OF Arts and Sciences, is over
whelmed with requests to deliver
commencement addresses, only part
or which he is able to accept.
Immediately after commencement.
May 2 6, he will enter upon an timer
airy covering four or five thousand
miles On this tour, he will deliver
the commencement address for the
High School at Kansas City, Kansas,
will address the Western University.
at Quindaro. Kansas. lecture at Kan.
sas City, Mo, deliver commencement
address, as well as Y. NJ. c. A. lecture
In Topeka Kansas: lecture in Law
renee Kansas. Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo in Colorado. Oma-
ha, Neb., Des Moines, Ia, Chicago.
ILL.,, st. Louis. Mo-, INDIANAPOLIS. Ina
Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
This trip will be completed in time
to deliver the commencement ad-
dress to the Baltimore High School
June IS.
While on this trip Prof. Miller will
keep an alert outlook for the interest
OF Howard University, and will be
glad TO confer with alumni former
pupils and friends. as we'll as those
wishing to enter any.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15

According to Editor Mitchell. of
the Richmond, (Va) Planet: ''The
poor classes of whites do not travel
as much as the corresponding ele-
ments among our people" we are
quite certain they do not spend as
much. The colored man who does
not spend what he makes and pro-
ceeds TO go in debt is altogether too
rare. II we had less of this we would
have more home builders.
This is the statement of distress
ing fact. and the conclusion drawn is
absolutely correct.-Huntsyille Ala.
Journal.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
A NAME OMITTED.

Mr. Hewin discovered that the
name or one of the children had
oeen omitted in the certificate and
he states that he told Mr. Denny
how 1t could be corrected at the
Chancery Court. When Mr.. Denny
returned with the certificate, the
same had been scratched and the
name inserted and this caused Mr.
Hewin to go to the Chancery Court
with the certificate to investigate il
by examining the records. Then il
was pronounced a forgery and the
action above stated taken in the
case.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
500. Endowment Paid.

Houston. Va. May II, 1909.
This is TO certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor OF the Grand
Court of Virginia. Order OF Calanthe,
C$1OO.00) One Hundred Dollars in
payment of the death-claim OF Sister
Sinie Edmondson, who was a member
Of White Rose Court, No. lis, OF
Houston, Va
Signed-Henry Y Edmundson.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Alice L. c. Ewell. W. c.
Mayme Easley, Escort.
William Ewell. NJ. of w. X. OF p
Fannie L, Coleman, d. D. c.. w. c.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
a War Journal.

Mr.. w. d. Selden, the well-known
news-dealer has on sale duplicate
copies Of the Weekly Delta, publish
ed at New Orleans, La. February 16,
1861. IL contains a report OF the
Louisiana Convention of Secession
and other matters OF interest and il
will be a source Of information 70
all persons. Call at the Chamber OF
Commerce Building and get a copy.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15

To all persons having furniture stored
at 4. Hayes:
All furniture stored at a. Hayes.
and storage bill due for six months.
will be sold at public auction unless
paid within ten days.
have just completed a storage
room at the cost OF $500 for the
accommodation Of the public. Plenty
of room for all desiring storage.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15

be upon the Order as il has already
paid out one hundred dollars upon
this same person.
UNUSUAL To RETURN IT.
10 is customary for all Of the Or
ders 60 file this certificate In their
fles and nc, reti.rn them 10 the
court. presuming nat IL is a copy of
the record. The charge is also for
abstracting the blank from the desk
OF the clerk and also OF forging the
Official records OF the court The
penalty is not less than two or more
than ten years in the penitentiary.
Mr.. Denny has retained Attorney u.
NJ. Smith, Jr.. as counsel and the in
dications are that his interests will
be well-protected.
Further information given us is
as follows: IL seems that Mrs. Mary
Jasper. the widow OF the late Rev.
John Jasper. died and at that time
was n member OF Mt. Olive Council.
i. o. of st. Lukes. leaving the pro-
eeeds of her hursred dollar policy
TO her three grsSnd-chfldren. Jose
phine. Gertrude and Sidney Goode
The daughter, Mrs. Catherine Goode
turned the policy over 20 Mr.. A. d.
Price TO defray the burial expenses
OF the children's grandmother. Mrs.
Mary Jasper
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
EXCURSIONS TO WHITE CITY.

The Norfolk and Western Railway
Is the quickest and the only all rail-
line from Richmond to White City.
Round trip S1.50 every Sunday,
beginning May 30th, 1909, leaving
Richmond $40 A. NJ Special ar
rangements may now be made for
weekday excursions on a liberal ba-
sis. For Sunday Schools and other or
ganziations, by applying at N. & w.
passenger Office. S3S Il. Main Street.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
BILANCH-HATCHETT

The marriage OF Miss Sarah Hat
chett 20 Mr.. Venable Branch took
place Wednesday. April 2S. 1903 al
2110-1Oth Street, y. w. Washington.
ID. c. They are now located az 113
W. Jackson Street. Richmond. Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Branch extend many
thanks TO their friends for the val
liable and useful presents received.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
THE COLLECTION OF a DEATH
CLAIM

Mr.. A. ID. Price put the matter in
the hands OF Mr.. w. r. Denny. who
is collector and real-estate agent for
collection. Before the proceeds of
the policy could be collected. IL was
necessary for some one 20 qualify as
guardian for the children. Mr.. Denny
carried a certificate OF qualification
OF Mrs. Catherine GOode as guardian
for the grandchildren. TO Mrs. Belle
Christian, Mrs. Barbara Jenkins and
they sent IL TO Attorney J. Thomas
Hewin, who is also a member of the
committee for inspection.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
$4,000 ENDOWMENT. PAID.

Danville. Va. May s. 1909
This is 20 certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr..
Grand Chancellor or the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Knights of
Pythias. N. A., s. A, e. A.
and A., ($15O.OO) One Hundred and
Fifty Dollars in payment OF the death
claim OF Brother Anthony T. Carter,
who was a member O; Roman Eagle
Lodge. No. is. of Danville, Va.
Her Mark
Signed: SALLIE X CARTER.
Beneficiary.
Witness:
w. w. DAVIS.
J. n ROBINSON
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15

Quite a sensation was caused by
the arrest Of Mr.. W. r. Denny. the
colored real-estate agent on last Mon
day on the charge OF forging the name
OF Mr.. c. o. Saville, clerk of the Chan
cery Court of this city TO certificate
of guardianship. Mr.. Denny states
that there is some mistake and that
he can explain the matter satisfactor-
Tally TO the court. Mr.. Denny was
bailed in the sum OF one thousand
dollars with Mr.. A. ID. Price, the
well-known undertaken as security.
THAT HUNDRED DOLLAR POLICY
IL seems that the grandmother OF
Josephine, Gertrude and Sidney
Goode died and she was at the time
of her death member of the Order
OF ST. Lukes, of which Mr.. ]. Thomas
Hewin is the representative in this
city. She held a policy for one hun
dred dollars. which policy was made
over 90 her three grandchildren. In
order TO got the money. A.
was necessary for their mother
Mrs Catherine Goode TO quail
ify as guardian for these children.
Mr. Denny transacted the business
for her and he appeared at the Office
OF the St Luke with a certificate OF
qualification. certifying that Cathe-
rine Goode had qualified as guardian
Of the children in the sum OF two
hundred dollars.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Wood. of Pc
tersburg, Va, called on us last week.
Mr.. J. W. Brown was In the city
this week from Fayetteville and
called on us. He was enroute TO
Washington.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
Honor Pupils.
Monroe School.

B Grade-Alice Traney. Mamie
Cross, Ruth Deane, Lucy Johnson,
Malcenia Webster.
AGrade-Margarct Minor. Elvi-
ra Epps.
b Grade-Rosa Redd, Lille
Dabuey. Lucy Black. Mary Tucker.
3 A Grade-Clara Smithers. Ele.
nora Roy, Daisy Grey. Gertrude Mi
nor. Jennie Dabney, George Epps.
Benz. Warner.
b Grade-Jarrett Minor.
a Grade No. Marie Johnson
a Grade No. 2-Lucile Matthews.
B Grade No. Daisy Jordan.
Marie Jordan.
Grade No. 2-Josephine Coles.
Ethel Pierce, Lille Smithers. Alfred
Brown, George Mitchell. Jos. Pol
lard
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15

FOR SALE-Barber shop, two
chairs, best trade, old stand. Terms
right. PRES. LEE. 55 State Street.
New London. Conn.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
Baker School.

Baker School. 80
B Grade-Madge Funn, Helen
West. Eulalia White. Edna Harris.
Z a Grade-Julia Boiling. Maria
Jones, Elmaud Marks. William Jack
son. Robert Lewis. Henry Yancey.
b Grade-Gertrude Chambers.
Martha Chiles. Beatrice Eldridge.
Camille Mayo. Marie williams. vi
via Lemas. Lucille Smith.
6 A Grade-Ethei Lemas. Sadie
Nelson, Gladys Golden. Ethel Rob
inson. Wendell Miles.
3 Grade-Zenobia Gilpin. Lucy
Smith, Bessie Anderson. Lizzie King.
Ophelia Grey. Henrietta Mason. Ruth
Holman, Mable Washington.
. A Grade-Ruth Catlett. Maria
Ellis, Ottie Graham. Alma Hone.
Pearle Vest
b Emmett Scott. Lucille
Johnson, Belle Boyd. Clara Pollard.
Marie Epps. Moselle Anderson.
A Grade--Abrasn Harris. Benis
min Voolfolk. Ida Hayden. Ida n
Johnson. Bessie Lemas.
3 Grade-Emma Daggett. Alice
Jackson, Robnette Lewis. Alice
Meade, Lucille Saith. Martha Smith
Rosa Trent, Eloise Williams.
) A Grade-Ester BOYD. Edward
Carey Sarah walker. Flossie Winn.
Carrie Pierson.
B Grade-Norvell Coots. Percy
Waddell. Ellen Allen. Elizabeth
Brown Rosa Banks, Annie Gayles.
Georgiana Greene. Bertha Jackson.
Charlotte johnson, Lillian Mavo
Marian Mayo. Fannie Morton. Ruth
Pollard.
A Grade-John Ballard. Ruby
Booker, David Cross. William
Branch, Marie Garrant. Addie
Greene. Daniel Jackson. st. Julien
saunders, + hel Robertson.
Moore School.
a Grade-Raphael Bryant
8 B Grade-Harvey Miles, Henry
Reid. Louise Conway, Clara hin.
Clara Wells.
A Grade-Alberta Henley. Lii.
liam Scott. Golden Houston, ollie
MOshy
3 Grade-Onie Ferguson. Jos
eph Jackson. Robert Lewis.
A Grade-Lelia Lewis. Ethel
Grade-Andrew Walker.
Harry Howard, John Franklin. Reg
lnald Jackson. Eva Logan, Rosetta
! Mines, Ruth Pemberton.
a Grade-Douglas Woolfoll.
Richard johnson, Annie Cox.
A Grade-Leonard Carter, Ell
mo Jackson, Mozelle Hicks.
Grade-Georgie Anderson.
Edna Anderson, Alma johnson
Mildred Johnson, Louise jackson.
Gertrude Robinson, Emma Wing.
field.
3 Grade-Carrie Aycocke.
A Grade-Pearle Venable, wal
ter Wells.
A Grade-Marie Clark.
b Grade-Cora Carter. Joseph
Coppedge. Pauline Freeman. Hamu-
ton Goolsby. Ruth Harris, Inez pat
terson, Florence Wagner. Armstead
Walker.
A Grade-Irene Mosley. Clytie
Horsley, Myrtle Priddy. EstelIe
Smith, Theresa Howard, A-.hrr
Randolph. Floyd Booker. Angus
Wood, Jacob Logan. Linwood Mos-
ley. Edward Johnson.
b Grade-Rhea Bland. Inez
Green, Esther Johnson. Adele Shell
ton, Steele Jackson, James Brown.
Leonard Brown, Raymond Bland.
John Nash, Joseph Winston.
1 Grade-Richard Barlow, VIII
liam Cotton, Hilyard Shelton, I.etkh-
er Sale, Herbert Toles, Harry Poin-
dexter, Sarah Chandler, Annie Hicks.
Sarah Johnson, Louise Lewis, VIII
hemenia Patterson. Lucie Price.
Emogene Smith. Marion Smith, Ma
bel Taylor, Lucretia Wells, Louise
West.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
PRICE. FIVE CENTS.

which creates the suspicion that per-
haps their testimony at the trial
was OF the same character as their
present confession, and thus leaves II
to unpleasant speculation whether
all of those who have already gone
to their deaths were guilty.
UNFAIR TO NEGROES.
10 has been extremely unfair TO
the negroes Of this county 20 publish
reports emanating from Richmond OF
their attitude to this crime The col
umn article I'm an afternoon paper
last week with relation to the inten-
ton OF the negroes TO meet the bodies
Of Joe and Isham Taylor with a brass
band and 10 hold a demonstration
over their graves was fabrication
pure and simple. without the slight.
est foundation in fact. In the first
place, no such state OF affairs as has
been pictured exists here. The ne
groes have been outspoken in their
denunciation OF the crime. and I'm
many instances their churches and
lodges have taken vigorous action
with regard 90 IL. Practically all OF
them condemn the crime and it's per
petrators. and certainly have not eN-
pressed any dissatisfaction with the
results.
In the second place. the white citi-
zens OF the county are abundantly
able 20 take care Of themselves. even
against their own strong feelings.
and they have absolutely no fear of
any conflict.
The undesirable nOtoriety which
the county has had thrust upon Il IS
not the result OF "a general condition.
but OF an isolated crime. which Is
condemned by both races. and both
are determined that IL shall have no
repetition. They are not living in "A
state OF armed neutrality. or of mu-
tual suspicion which is liable at any
moment 20 break out into local race
war. But for this last confession
OF these boys. utterly discredited.
and for the sensational rumors which
come from sources outside OF the
county, there is nothing TO disturb
the peacefulncss of the county.
Richmond. Va. Times Dispatch.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
SENSATION HERE
A Question of Forgery. 4
Bogus Court. Certificate.

WIDOW JAsRER-HER POLICY NOW THE
SUBJECT OF REVIEW ARREsT-WILL CLEAR
HIMSELF THE TRIAL MIR. DENNY DECLARES
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
REPORTED IT TO THE JUDGE.

He reported the facts 10 Judge
Grinnan, who Immediately directed
that the commonwealth attorney be
sent for and the forged certificate
turned over 20 him. Mr.. Fowlkes
turned the matter over TO the de-
tective bureau.
In the meantime. Mr.. Hewin had
10 80 10 Red House, Charlotte. Co.
last saturday and he telegraph
ed TO Mrs. Bell Christian, the
Secretary 10 stop the payment
on the check for one hundred
dollars which had been given
10 Mr.. Denny. She responded
promptly and went to Mr.. Denny
and asked him TO return the check
to her. He stated that the money
had been paid him and in other
words that the cheek had been cash
ed.
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
ATTORNEY HEWIN'S PREDICA.
MENT.

1t seems that as Attorney ].
Hewin had the certificate. II was en-
cumbent upon him 70 show where he
obtained il. He received it from Mr.
W. r. Denny, who got the money. Nour
II is for Mr.. Denny to explain where
he obtained II. The effect OF such a
forgery can be plainly stated. These
certificates are held only by the clerk
in Chancery or by his deputies and
they are not at the disposal of the
public. Whenever one is presented.
just TO see IL is all that is suficient
provided 1t is filled out. This money
could not have been spent, ~ placed
In the hands of a legal guardian. I.
must be held In trust for the chill
dren until they are of age.
THE CERTIFICATE WORTHLESS.
It will be seen then that when a
forged certificate had been presented
and the money obtained from the Or
der. that the money did not pass in
to the hands OF the real guardian
and there was TO bond up TO nrotect
II as the certificate was worthless
AS the matter now stands, it will be
necessary for some one to qualify as
guardian for these children. When
the person so qualities, a demand
can be made upon the Order of the
st. Lukes for the payment OF another
one hundred dollars and the loss will
Richmond planet., 1909-05-15
EXAMINED THE RECORDS.

Mr.. Hewin authorized the payment
Of the check for one hundred dollars
and he took charge Of the certificate.
Upon examining IL closely. he was not
satisfied as 10 its regularity and he
went down TO the Chancery Court
to examine the records. No informa-
ton concerning IL could be found
there and as these certificates are
never given out until a record has
been made. the clerks there were
dumfounded. Major Charles O. Sa-
vile examined Il and at once pro-
nounced the certificate forgery.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
SHIPS HAD A ROUGH TIME.

Norfolk, Va, March with the
wind blowing nearly forty miles an
nour across the Hampton Roads the
battleships of the Sperry fleet, still at
anchor there. had a very rough time
of it last night and today The great
machines of war rode through the
storm in perfect safety. but several
small boats and launches We're sunk
or driven ashore. There was no loss
of life The admirals launch, from
the battleship Wisconsin, was sunk
during the day.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
ABSOLUTE CURE
OF SKIN ERUPTION
Broke Out on Hips and Legs-Was
So Sore, Irritating and Painful
that Little Sufferer Could Not
Sleep Scratched Constantly and
Kept Growing Worse.
CUTICURA'S EFFECT
QUICK AND PERMANENT

When about two and half years
oic my daughter broke out on her hips
and the upper parts of her legs with
very irritating and painful eruption. 1t
began in October; the first noticed
was little red surface and a constant
desire CT her part to scratch her limbs.
She could not sleep and the eruptions
got sore, and yellow water came out OF
them. ! had two doctors treat her, but
shs grew worse under their treatment.
Then ! bought the Cuticura Soap, Cuti-
cura Ointment and Cuticura ReSolvent,
and only used them two weeks when she
was entirely well This was in Febru-
ary. She has never had another rough
place on her skin and she is now four
teen years old. ! used only half the
bottle of Guticura Resolvent and less
than box Of Cuticura Ointment. Mrs.
X r. Whitaker, Winchester, Tenn,
Sept p, 1905"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
THIS RICH POLICEMAN
is TO TAKE 1T EASY

Chicago, March 5,-Chicago's rich
est patrolman, Michael Hassett, lays
aside his star and club today and be-
comes gentleman of leisure, with an
income estimated at from $500 TO
$1,000 a month. For twenty years he
has been a member of the force. the
last eight years being lookup keeper
at the stoclyards station.
His inspector says he has been con-
spicuous for his charity toward the
poor of his district. His fortune. which
is estimated to be about S150O0O, was
made through real estate investments
extending over many years.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Brunswick, Ca, March t. 1909.
The return of the tax a SCISSORS OF
the city of Brunswick, for the year
1909, is now on file in the office of the
undersigned at the city hall, for the
inspection OF taxpayers. All persons
who may be dissatisfied with the yalu-
atoms fixed by said assessors, may
have such valuations received by the
board of equalizers, by fling written
notice, before March goth, 1909. Blanks
for that purpose will be furnished ON
application at the city hall
~ B.-File your requests for re-
view. BEFORE MARCH 20. 1909
N. D. Russell, Clerk of Council.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
A DIVORCE is GRANTED
MRS. BENJAMIN GOODRICH

Chicago, March 5.-A decree of di
vorce was granted by Judge Frost to-
day for Mrs. Benjamin Goodrich. II
was set aside at the behest of Mrs.
Dora Mcdonald, who declared she was
falsely named in the petition.
Mrs. Mcdonald was recently acquit-
ted of the killing of Webster Guerin,
and is prosecuting Goodrich. her at
torney for the embezzlement of over
$4,000
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
DEAR SIR:

PUTTING DOLLARS IN YOUR POCKET
BRUNSWICK EXPECT TO MAKE THOSE DOLLARS
PROBABLY INVESTED IN BRUNSWICK
INTERESTS BE SERVED SEEING BRUNSWICK GROW.
INVITED URGED
OBJECTS ARE STATED IN THE
IDEHD- CORPORATION; NEITHER ATTEMPT
UsURP FUNCTIONS BOARD OF TRADE.
SUCCESS BRINGS SUCCESS HOME PEOPLE MUST SHOW
FAITH HOME OPPORTUNITIES. DEMONSTRATE
MADE ON OUR FARM LANDS AND WE CAN NEW
DEMONSTRATE THAT MONEY CAN MADE IN A FuRNi
TURE FACTORY FERTILIZER FACTORY OR OTHER KIND
FACTORY AND NEW PEOPLE INVEST
INDUSTRIES
But FARM CANNOT BE BOUGHT AND EQUIPPED WITHOUT
MONEY; FACTORY CANNOT ERECTED AND OPERATED WITH
OUT MONEY; AND NO BUSINESS CONDUCTED WITHOUT
GENT MONEY EMPLOY COMPETENT MANAGER AND GIVE
SUFFICIENT FUNDS BUSINESS AS FARMER
TURER. I FARM is PROVEN MONEY MAKER
A FARMER TO BUY 1T AND DEMONSTRATE SOMETHING
FLASH
NOT BUILT IN DAY" AND LITTLE AcoRNs
GROW"
A "eREATER BRUNSWICK"
FILL IN THE ENCLOSED CARD WITH YOUR REPLY SIGN
MAIL TO OUR SECRETARY.
VERY TRULY YOURS
E. o. WALTER, President
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
COLONEL TALIAFERRO DEAD

Durant Okla. March 5.-Col Thos
D. Taliaferro, Il years old. died here
at Tie home of his daughter, Mrs u.
c. Dbson lie was a confederate vet
Gran and native of Virginia
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06

crusts, scales and dan
druh, for dry. thin
and falling hair, for
softening, whitening
and soothin G re d,
rough apd sore hands,
for annoying irrita-
tons and lucrative
weaknesses, and for
n,ar,, conot;x,o an+;
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
WOMEN
Everywhere Use Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment

For preserving purifying and beautify-
ING the SKIN, FOR cleansing the scalp OF
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-06
ASSOCIATION MAKES AN APPEAL


ers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-06
Community Comment.

81 would like to know" said a
Granville man the other day, what
has become of the old time lover who
said when he heard that his ex-sweet-
heart had married Another Man: Alas,
alas. L have lost Her forever
Said a North side man today: 1.-The
Topeka man who is to build a glass
house must remember not to throw
stones
by the way" remarked a Kansas
avenue man this morning, what has
become of the Oswego airship inventor
who was scheduled to make a trial
trip at Chicago yesterday"
Eve wonder" said the Sage of Rail-
road street, eff the game between the
preachers and lawyers which will take
place Wednesday will be closed with
a benedictiOn or an address to an i'm
aginary jUry?"
Joy personified," said a Van Buren,
street man yesterday, sis exemplized
by four-year-old boy when his
mother returns home after a long
absence"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-06
UP AGAINST 1T.
Commissioners Prevented by Law
From Raising Necessary Funds.

In fixing the tax levy for the gen
eral revenue of Shawnee county today
the board of county commissioners
were baked by the state law under
limited to 1.2S mills. County Auditor
James E. Larimer recommended that
100000 be raised for the ensuing
year but his figures showed that the eX-
penses for the past year would indicate
that for 1909 monthly expenses would
reach $4,000 month and the com
missiOners were inclined to make the
levy produce 100000. But in figur-
lawful levy would provide but
$94,366.13.
This law provides that counties hav-
ing a valuation of taxable property of
100000 be allowed a levy of 1.30
mills but for valuations above that
be decreased one one-hundredth of
mill for every million valuation.
Shawnee county has a valuation of
$73,723,54O for 1909 and the levy
which will net but $94,366.13.
The levy for the permanent road
fund which is a special levy will be
increased this year, say the commits
sioners. Last year the levy was but
one-tenth of mill.
Besides the levy for its own expenses
the county will pay a state tax Of 1.25
mills to supply more than $4,000.
The city of Topeka levy Is 1.21 mills,
So OF which is for the board Of edu-
A complete list of the tax levies can
not be secured for some time as few
of the townships have turned in their
estimates as required and the smaller
linduent.
In compiling his figures for the
board, the county clerk has made his
report on the elections expenses for