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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
City Commissioners Hold Down
Levy to 6.3 Mills.
Entire Budget for Year Amounts
to 36S.472.45.
ODDS AGAINST THEM.
Commission Inherited Deficit of
$35, 900 From Council.
Cut of More Than 500, 900 Was
Made.

AS progEosticated in the State Jour-
nal Saturday evening, the city tax
1evies for Topeka next year will be the
same as last year-6.3 mills
Not only have the city commissioners
been able to hold down the tax levy to
this amount but by careful figuring,
economical plans and excellent bust
ness like methods they have been able
to clear up the deficit of $685. which
was handed down to them by the old
council form of city government.
For the last week Commissioner of
Finance Bone has been comforting with
other commissioners in regard to the
slicing of the budget and finally at a
grand meeting in which each commits
sioner threw up his hopes and aspira-
tons for big improvements in his de-
partment next year, the contributing
donations were made and $55, 2S3 was
cut from the original estimates handed
in by the heads of the departments.
1t was a long hard pull to figure out
the city expenses for a year to come,
to pay off an old deficit of $4,000 which
they inherited from the other officials
and to give up the elaborate plans for
big municipal improvements during
the year to come.
The total amount of expenses for the
year 1911 will be $36S, 472.45. This in
cludes the $4,000 deficit and all ex-
penses for the year. The total taxation
on the estimated assessed valuation OF
$40, 2S1, 341 in Topeka amounted to $780,
472.45. The estimated receipts from the
different departments over the city is
$5S 900. This brings the total up to
$685. 47245 and the total expenses of the
year.
The scrap among the commissioners
over the fire department budget seems
to have been victory for both sides.
Commissioners Bone and Tandy sue
ceeded in talking the commission out OF
building a new addition on the North
side station. On the other hand Mayor
Billiard and Commissioner Holman feel
that they will be able to greatly in
crease the efficiency of the fire depart
ment in North Topeka this year.
The entire slicing process has been
strenuous task for the commission
ers but it has proven concluslveiy TO
the people of Topeka that the COM
mission form of government is a sue
cess from every standpoint.
The following is the budget for the
next wear:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
UNABLE TO CARE FOR LAD.
Tuberculosis Society Has Not Room
for Boy Without Funds.

With ten patients on hand the man
ayers of the fresh air camp Of the
Anti-TuberculosiS society say they are
unable to care for Charles Munson, a
youth of 10, who came to Topeka to
be treated for bad case of consump-
ton Whic hthe doctors say can be cur
ed with proper care. Munson is with
out funds and the county authorities
have no legal right to care for him
save at the poor farm three miles
north of town. Poor commissioner
Bacon and the board of county COM
missioners have. discussed the case
The fresh air camp has one nurse who
ais working night and day because
funds say the officers, ARE wanting
to, hire more help"
"Unless friends of the Anti-Tuber-
culosis society come forward with
money for current expenses and en-
largements of the camp this boy will
have to go to the poor farm where his
chances of recovery will not be so good
as in the camp" said Mr. Bacon. It's
hard situation, but the county Off
GERS have no option. II wish some
body would give money enough to help
out the fresh air camp for it is the
only place Munson's case can be prop
erly attended. If no help comes I'll
have to take him to the poor farm
right away" said the poor commits
siOner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
FIRST YEAR OF new LAW
Payne-AIdrich Bill Has Increased
Revenues s75,OOO,O00.

5. Washington, Aug. 8.-The Payne
Aldrich tariff law has produced in its
first wear a revenue greater by $i5,-
600. 900 than the sum collected in any
other wear in the country's history ex-
cent the banner year 1907, according
to trade figures issued today. The sec
ond wear of the operations of the new
tariff began today.
During the first full year, ended last
SATURDAY. night the total ordinary re-
ceipts. including customs, ordinary in
ternal revenue, corporation tax and
miscellaneous aggregating $67S,S50,-
SIG. exceeded disbursements by $780,
214,094.
The ordinary receipts were greater
by S15.OOO,00O0 approximately than
during 1907 and the 1907 receipts ex-
ceeded those of any other year of rec
ord by almost $60,0O0.0O0.
While there was deficit of $685.
734.955 in the ordinary operations of
the government in the fiscal year end
ed June 80, 1909, there was surplus
of more than 100000 in the year
ended last Saturday.
The corporation tax revenue was
S27,O9O.934 which is only 100000 less
than the amount assessed.
Lax methods no longer prevail at the
custom house, it is said, and to the
rehabilitation of the service and the
improved morale are attributed an
estimated augmentation of $12,000,000
in revenues at New York alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
CHANGES AT WASHBURN
President Sanders Announces New
Names in the Personnel.

A number of important changes nave
been made in the personnel OF the
Washburn faculty. 1t is stated Dy
President Sanders of the college tnat
influence and the teaching capacities
of the faculty staff.
Professor Arthur w. Locke, late of
Brown university, Providence, r. l.,
piano. He replaces Professor Arnold
E. Guerne. Professor Locke is a
graduate of Harvard '05 with honors
in music. He taught two years in st.
was given a travelling fellowship from
Harvard. Professor Locke studied in
Berlin and in Boston. He is member
of the Episcopal church and is mar
ried.
Miss Ethelyn May Harrison of To-
peka will be added to the staff of piano
instructors. She is a graduate of OF
tawa university, a pupil OF Terrac1ta
Carreno, Edward MacDowelle and
Richard Burmeister. Miss Harrison
has taught in New York city, Topeka
and Ottawa.
Professor Max Hagendorn, late of
Holy Trinity college, Dallas. comes as
the new head of the art department of
the college. He will establish a studio
either at the college or down town
and will give a college exhibit in the
spring. Professor Hagendorn has
studied art in his home country, Ger
many, and also IN austria ana SWlIZGr-
land. He has won considerable fame
with his work.
Prof. J. Leonard Hancock, a grad
uate of the University of Chicago, will
take charge of the Greek department
to succeed Prof w. P. Clark who has
returned to Chicago to obtain a Phi. D.
degree Prof. Hancock has served as
an instructor in the University of In
diana and in the University of Chicago:
Cleveland S. Lopez, a University Of
Kansas graduate, will take the place
of Edward Gelwix as instructor in
drawing. Ray Jones, who was grad
uated from the same institution in 1908,
has been appointed instructor in shop
work for the next two years.
Miss Jean N. Campbell Washburn
| 'O9, who has spent the last two years
at K q. as a resident fellow in ro-
| nance languages, has been given a
place in the department of romance
| languages.
Miss Florence e. Willard will take
the place of Bowerman as instructor in
| German in the academy.
| Miss Florence A. Felt, a. graduate OF
Knox college, will replace Miss Mary
| Willard as instructor in history IN the
| acadeny
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
HINTS AT BLACKMAIL.
Jake Hamon Makes Charges Against
Congressman Creager.

McAlester, Okla, Aug. Sake L.
Hamon made sensational charges
against Congressman c. E. Creager in
the congressional investigation of the
Indian land deal this afternoon. Ha-
mon charged that Creager, under the
guise of loans, had attempted to obtain
large sums of money from ]. F. Nc
Murray after Creager had introduced
bill in congress, providing for sale of
the lands.
Hamon brought his charges in de-
handing the recall of Creager to the
stand for cross-examination.
Il want to show" said Hamon. tina.
Creager demanded large sums of money
from McMurray after that bill was in
troduced by Creager."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
DIR. Crippen and lie Neve Woman Will
Go to England First.

Quebec. Aug. s.-The week for
which Dr. CriDpen and Miss LIE Neve'
Jointly charged with murder, were re-
manded by the provincial court, expir-
ed this morning. but Judge Anglers, be-
fore whom they originally were ar
raigned. said that in the ordinary
course the prisoners would not be re-
ouested to appear in court either today
or at any other time before they sail
for Englind.
Sergeant Mitchell of Scotland faro
will arrive this week from London,
bearing the formal application from
the English authorities for the extra
dition of Crippen and his companion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
WORKING ON THE TAX LEVY.
Board of County Commissioners Begin
IabOrs This Afternoon.

The board of county commissioners
today began preparing the tax levy to
be assessed upon real and personal pro-
perty in Shawnee county for the COM
in~ year. With the assistance of E.
Larfmer, county auditor. they began
work early in the afternoon.
That the tax levy will be lower than
last years, when $1.56 on 500 of pro-
perty was collected, is the belief. That
it will be much lower is improbable as
neither the levies of the Topeka board
of education nor of the city corporation,
which make the big bulk of the city
taxes, can be shaved much from last
year.
The commissioners will announce the
final figures of the new levy in the pres
ent week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
BALL GAMES POSTPONED

Philadelphia. Aug. s.-National:
go-Philadelplnia game postponed:
rain. Two gamestomOrrow.
Brooklyn, Aug. s.-National: Gin
cinnati-Brooklyn game postponed;
wet grounds. Two games tomorrow.
ST. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. S.-Western:
Omaha-St. Joseph game postponed;
rain.
New York, Aug. S.-St. Louis-New
York game postponed, rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

and five pints of whisky seized as evil
dence.
On Sunday afternoon Deputy Sheriff
Ben Judkins led raid on Fred Brad
ford's place, at the north end of the
Sardou avenue bridge. Bradford saw
the officers on their way and took 20
the brush. His stock of wet goods
was captured and he will be col
lected' at leisure unless he leaves the
country. The fact that he is under
bond in the district on charge of
hog stealing probably will insure his
eventual arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
Strike Breakers Turned Back.

New York, Aug. s.-A futile attempt
was made today to reopen the Williams
burg plant of the American Sugar Re
fining ccfnpaLy which has been closed
for several weeks on account of strike.
The works were patrolled by lines OF
pickets and 300 men required to set the
Tlant in motion were turned back
There were numerous fights and the po-
lice were busy. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
ASSAULT TO KILL Is CHARGE.
James b. Bush Will Answer for Stab
bling Deputy Sheriff O'Gee.

Assault with intent to kill is the charge
which James B. Bush must answer for
having stabbed Deputy Sheriff Henry
O'Gee Sunday afternoon wnen the latter
reprimanded him for riding a bicycle on
the sidewalk. The stabbing was in front
don street and Topeka avenue in North
Topeka. The blade of the pocket knife
Bush used made only a superficial wound
as it struck the bone at the lower part
of O'Gee's back. The injured man prob
ably will recover rapidly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

pital, is reported as recovering as well
as could be expected.
The July bulletin of the state board
of health is devoted to infantile pa
ralysis and is a valuable and interest
ing number. The one hundred cases
of this disease known to the board
are treated in detail as regards cause,
symptoms, remedy etc.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Eng
lish Lutheran church will meet at 80
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon in the
church parlorS.
Sixty thousand dollars has been
raised within the last few days by
representative of the Iowa Mausoleum
company for the forming of the Kan
sas Mausoleum company. The idea
of the company is to build elaborate
mausoleums containing several hum
dred cryDts. A number of structures
already have been erected in this coun-
try.
The board of county commissioners
has been in conference with work.
men, planning the renovation and
furnishing of the rest room that is
to be installed on the second floor of
the court house between the office
of the county attorney and the jury
room of the district court. The room
is to be fitted for the accommodation
of women having business at court and
for the segregation of witnesses.
1t is reported that the Democrats
and the German population of the
county are arranging to conduct
hard fight in favor of the election of
]. s. Branner of 512 Kansas avenue,
who is the Democratic nominee for
the office of county surveyor against
Jack Campbell, the Republican can
didate. Mr.. Branner is long time
resident of Topeka, his father once
having been a county commissioner,
and he has a large personal acquain-
lance everywhere in the county. Mr..
Campbell, who made a sensational
campaign for the Republican nomina
ton, is a new figure in county poll
tics, but he is a bright young man and
a hard man to defeat.
Coming from Bethany, Mo, for that
special purpose, Mrs. Sarah Cross en-
tered the city prison today and paid
the SO balance of the fine which had
been assessed five days ago upon her
son. Arson Cross, on a charge of car
rying concealed weapons. Young
Cross had been arrested by Rock ISL
and Detective Jake Maze as he was
walking through the railway yards.
His conduct attracted the detective,
who picked up a pair of 'knucks" as
the boy dropped them. Cross had
been in Jail five days when his mother
came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
TWO RAIDS MADE ON JOINTS
sherif's Forces Seize Liquor Outside
the City Limits.

Sheriff Norton's forces made two
raids on Saturday and Sunday upon
Joints located just outside the city
limits, taking beer and whisky at both
places. The Saturday night raid was
upon a place kept by Charles Hamil-
ton and John Moore, just east of tho
Topeka cemetery. Both proprietors
were arrested and ten quarts of beer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

This is a sort of splendid, all envel-
oping coat that gives special comfort
to the woman who lives in the suburbs
and must often wear pretty evening
frocks on the train. The loose, raglan
garment covers up everything beneath
1t without being snug enough to crum-
pie chiffon or other delicate trimmings.
The model is made of lightweight blue
serge and is extremely simple in style,
with seamless shoulder effect and
pleats set in below the stitched belt to
make fullness around the feet. At the
neck is a bit of bright oriental en-
broidery, and the big, fiat buttons of
gunmetal are another cheerful touch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08


r. Probate judge-w. N. Pick1ey. 16.
Sheriff-Alexander Schulz, Is.
Coroner-C- D. Bronyette, 16.
County Observation-Disclosures Miller,
II.
County surveyor-Gilbert Berger
hauf, Is.
Clerk district court-G. d. Fadner.
16.
County assessor, Ernest Breuin-
sent, 10.
Register of deedsHT. p. j. Kelly, IS.
Prohibition.
Governor-William Cady, q
eroy, 5. -
Lieutenant governor-Ray Heritage,
Secretary of state-M. c. Platz, s.
AUDITORY. w. Bertenshaw, 8.
Treasurer-O. A. Herbst, 8.
Attorney general-A. G. Drake, 8.
superintendent of public instruction
S. w. Bond, 8.
superintendent of irsurance-D L.
Timbers, 8.
State printer-C. B. Jones, 8.
Railroad commissioner-M. r. Beck
tell, 8; j. K. Mayberry, 8; B. F. Hester.
No county ticket.
Republican Central Committee.
The Republican county central COM
mittee will be made up as follows:
AeOSSNlliSs D. f. MOOOe, ollV0F LAKE,
p. E. Witter; Menoken, Grant Kelsey;
Muddy, D. w. Wilson; Rochester, W.
l. Farnsworth; East Soldier. Frank
Pasta; West Soldier, 1. M. Morrow;
Highland Park, Harry D. Whitlow:
Oakland, Reese Van Zandt; Bellview,
E. B. MattingIy; Shunganunga, G. M.
Reed; Sutherin, George Bass; Hart
sock. ]. Eberle; College Hill, James
Hayes; Tecumseh, George K. Bunch;
Linn Creek, o. P. Leonard: Monmouth,
Grant Saunders; Richland. Vic Costa;
North Williamsport, George O'Neil;
South Williamsport, c. w. Smith; Au-
burn, c. w. Stahl: Kaw, G. A Ander-
son, sr.; Dover. A. w. Lindsay; Will
lard, J. c. Lloyd; North Mission, o. B.
Eddy; South Mission, Will Engler.
First ward-P. J. Mulligan, S. E
Elliott, H. C. Bowen. ]. B. Cane.
Second ward-G. w. Charles, A. d.
Bauer, J. c. Russell, D. M. Lane, c. E.
Jewell, Jesse Smelser.
Third ward-Dr. L A. Ryder, T. c.
Bowen, Albert T. Reid, F. M. Spencer
Fourth ward-F. NJ. Bonebrake, F. H
James, S. S. Rice. John CLANCY.
Fifth ward-J. c. Holland, T. j. Hur-
ley. John Childs.
Sixth ward-J. W. F. Hughes, ]. w.
Gardiner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
COOLEY SELLS WRIGHT.
Lanl1y Twirler Goes to Wichita Club
Reporting in Des Moines.

Owner Cooley has sold Sam Wright, his
lanky twirler, to the Wichita club and in
return will get the use of Pitcher Ensley
from the Witches for the remainder of the
season.
Wright has not been going good this
season on the Topeka lot and Cooley has
long entertained the idea of a sale. The
purchase price offered by Isbell is not
known. Wright will report to IsbeH at
Des Moines August II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

Trenton, N. J., Aug. S.-Judge Cross,
in the United States district court, to-
day appointed receivers for the Ameri-
can Farm Products company. which
creditors claims is insolvent. The con-
Germ is a large manufacturer and re-
finer of butter and has plants in Hi
nois. Ohio and Michigan. The COM
pany was organized in 1905. with a
capital of 1900. 900, but was later re-
organized and the capital reduced to
So. SOC, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
1T. q. in Annual Convention.

Minneapolis Aug. S.-Delegates TO
the fifty-sixth annual convention of the
international Typographical union as
sembled here today. and will be in ses-
sion during the entire week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Jessie Covert. IS months old, died today
at 1890 O'Clock at the home of her parents,
1923 High street. The funeral will be held
from the home at O'Clock tomorrow af-
ternoon. Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

EnrooI in Miss Bunker's Art school for
teachers students and supervisors high
achool building, August 10 to "a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

Paul Bahunarier, the three year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bahunarier. died
Saturday night at the home. four and
one half miles southeast of Topeka. Dysen-
terry was the cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

Buy your groceries Wednesday. The
Grocers' Picnic Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
Troops to FIGHT Forest Fires.

Washington, Aug. S.-Presdent Taft has
authorized the use of troops to fight forest
fires in Montana Idaho, Washington,
Oregon and California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

The funeral of Mrs Zelpha AdelI, who
died Friday night at her home, 1875 Boles
avenue was held this afternoon. Burial
in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

Entire levy $0.6S SSlO'4s2-4o
The budget of the years expenses as
prepared by Commissioner Bone Sat
urday is as follows:
MAYOR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
BELOW THE AVERAGE.
Kansas Corn so Per Cent-Less That
That so Millions of Wheat.

Washington, Aug. S.-Comparisons of the
condition of corn in Texas. Kansas, Okla
homa and South Dakota follows:
Ten vears average.
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State 1910
Kansas ............................ 80 %
Oklahoma ..-..-.....-.-.-.--...--. -
South Dakota ...........-..--.-..-S 50
Details for certain important winter
, wheat states follows:
States Yield. Production. Quality
Kansas ...........14.5 5S,392,OO0 "
Oklahoma .......ls.O assoc g
California .......-l1.5 19040'0O0 ~
The preliminary estimate of the area
of rye harvested is IL per cent less
than last year The preliminary esti
mate of yield per acre is 1853, against
a ten-year average of 1870 bushels.
The indicated total production is
320SS, 900 bushels, against 32,239,000
finally estimated in 1909. The quality
of the crops is 92.7, against 92.9 last
year.
In spite of the lower conditions of the
corn CROP the increased acreage devoted
to that cereal probably will increase the
crop of the present year about 80 mil
lion bushels over the crop of last year
according to the view of expert sta
,tistician in this city.
These statisticians declare that while
the drouth in the Northwest will make
the wheat crop smaller than last year
there will be a liberal supply for export.
They state that the winter wheat that
was not abandoned will give a greater
yield than expected.
The oat crop will be big as it was last
year, when it was unusually large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08
LOCAL MENTION.

Fred WOODBURY.. a machinist from
Horton, who was operated upon for
appendicitis Saturday at Christ's hos
pital, is reported as recovering as well
as could be expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-08

Fire department $50. .S63 ,20O.0o
Police department 49, "a, $4,000
mi 1entals 10000
liz Ses. 165. 90
STREETS AND PUB
Lie IMPROV EMENTS.
Asphalt department SIS, S05.OO
Street department .....37 .6O6.34
Engineering depart. ...12,71O.OO
e'iee' - s65, s96. "a
WATER AND
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
op .5snt "opens SIS, 4o5 90
PARKS. PUBLIC
BUILDINGS AND HEALTH
Parks 81, $1,000
Sanitary department 1,40OV0
Public buildings $3.50. 2,OOOOO
Carha GO nlanf - 7,480.00
daroaee ii''''' s2s. $50. 90
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COMMISSIONER FINANCE AND
REVENUE.
WILL NOT APPEAR IN COURT.

1858. 472.45 ssSs,472.45
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The Ladies' Aid Society of the Eng.
lish Lutheran church will meet at 2:3(
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon in the
church parlors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-29
DIRECT PRIMARIES.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The evidence has accumulated daily
that the Republican party of this state
never before in all it's career had such an
opportunity to demonstrate that that party
was really the party of. progress. that 1t
really believed in and was true TO the
high ideals of its nobIest founders
II has become more distinctly evident
every day that these discredited leaders,
who obtained the aid of similar Democratic
bosses to defeat temporarily the chief pro-
gressive measures recommended by Gov
ernor Hughes would rather see the Re-
publican party defeated this fall than to
have the state convention declare I'M
equivocally for a really direct primary.
With a straight-out platform declara-
ton of that kind on the issue in which
a large majority of all the voters of all
parties in this state are at this moment
most interested the regenerated, revivihed
Republican party would undoubtedly en-
JOY the most enthusiastic campaign which
has aroused this state for many years and
would score one of the gTandest victories
In its history. JAMES BARTbE1-
Amsterdam, n. Y. Sept. 26. 1910