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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
SIMPSON TELLS WHY.
Councilman Denies He Was Playing
Politics in Fulton Matter.

Councilman Simpson is indignant at
the manner in which he has been &C
cused Of playing politics in the Fulton
confirmation. He denied the charge
that he "lined up with the Democrats"
and also that he knew nothing of the
affairs of the city"
Politics did not dominate my vote
in the least" said Mr.. Simpson. II
am sure that L knew nothing of the
action of the Democrats in this mat
ter except from what 1 had heard
through the newspapers and through
talk among the councilmen. Mr. How
ard and started this revolt against the
appointment of Fulton and we had
nothing to do with the Democratic
following"
"This whole matter with me has
been for what thought was the good
of the city" added Mr.. Simpson. ST
believe that we should have a more
competent man for the immense
amount of engineering work in this
city, and / am free to vote for a
change or an addition of this kind.
1.-The mayor said that 1 paid no at
tention to city affairs. 1 will saw that
as long as I have been in the council
I have watched every move and have
done the duties entrusted to me by NV
constituents. I had personally inyes-
tigated the records of Mr.. Stewart as
electrical inspector and Mr. Gibson as
assistant city engineer before 1 voted
Tor the approval OF Inelr appointment.
st now feel that the appointment of
Mr.. Fulton and the hiring of an ex-
pert for the work in the office should
be investigated before being passed. I
do not Nbelieve that the mayor was
disposed to show fairness in the reso-
luton sent to the council last night,
which asked for the hiring of an ex-
pert to help with the city engineering
work. This matter should have gone
to the ways and means committee,
where it belonged, and not to the pub
lie improvements committee where if
is known that it will die without hav-
ing been given a thorough investfga-
ton. The fact that Mr.. Howard was
given place on the committee was a
gracious action, but it would have lit
tie to do with the determination of the
committee.
"Nhis matter should have gone to
the ways and means committee. but
wal switched for other reasons.
y Will also say that the charges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
FRENCH CLASSES.
Will Be Organized in Y. NJ. @. A.
Parlors This Week.

A practical knowledge of French or
German in five weeks may sound like
fairy tale, but more than eighteen
thousand reliable people who have
taken the course, as well as the press
at large all join in endorsing it with
out stint or reserve.
The Philadelphia Enquirer says:
ITO be able to hold conversation in
either German or French after five
weeks study is a desideratum certain
ly to be coveted by any one. and Pro-
fessor Leslie S. Dodge has earned the
gratitude of the public by making
such thing possible
Free lectures next Friday morning,
afternoon and evening will illustrate
and fully explain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
NOT A BIRD OF Ill OMEN.
Mr.. Coburn Refuses to Accept Re
sponsibiIity for Bad Weather.

Snowfakes the size of a mans hat
were falling outside when the reporter
entered Secretary Coburn's Office in the
state house this morning. The secre-
tary leaned back in his chair and look
ed out of the window in contemplative
fashion.
Biggest snowhakes I ever saw" he
said thoughtfully, as he clasped his
hands behind his head. mot in thirty
years have they been so large.
''It is a strange fact that some peo-
pie hold me accountable for the wealth
er. A man only yesterday accused me
of being responsible for the present
cold spell and asked me for warm
weather just as he would call for a
yard of dry goods at a mercantile
establishment.
"Now 1 furnish the figures on the
enormous yields of wheat and corn,
but short stop at this present brand of
weather: They must go to Mr.. Jen-
nings With their complaints at this
time.
"Of course if people insisted on be-
lieving that 1 had furnished the
weather on q particularly fair and
pleasant day I should not make any
enthusiastic denial of the charge, but
on days like this strenuously and en-
phatically 1efute the allegation that
have had any connections whatever
with the winds and the temperature
and other playthings of the weather
man.
''I should think, though, that this
snow would be good for wheat, don't
you?" AMI the secretary turned a
benignant face to his visitor to await
a reply to his question which was an
implied statement.
The visitor, being wise, agreed that
it was so. He thought of the time he
had once entered the secretary's office
and complained about the tempest of
wind that ragged outside and had been
rebuked for daring to miscall the
name Of Kansas zephyr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
TAXES FORM TIE ISSUE.
Smith County Editor Discusses the
Governor Situation.
Smith Center. Kan, Jan. 8, 1910.

Smith Center Kan, Jan. 8, 1910.
To the Editor of the State Journal.
No matter how much the papers may
try to divert the attention of the peo-
pie, the all absorbing topic in the ru
raj communities is one of taxation.
Neither the cry of "Reformers' nor the
appeal of the Regulars to rally
around their leaders for the coming po-
Etical battle excites enthusiasm or in
tereSt.
The farmers for the past six weeks
have been paying their taxes. In al
most every instance they find them
higher than heretofore. and in some
cases they are almost double In this
county there was an increase in state
taxes of nearly $1,000. The men who
have these taxes to pay are asking
what becomes of the money. This
question has been gone over and ex-
planned, but it does not satisfy.
There is widespread dissatisfaction,
making it a dangerous proposition for
any man responsible for TINS increase
to ask for the votes of the people for
any office.
Probably Governor Stubs is in no
way responsible for this state of af-
fairs, but the people believe that he is.
In talking with the farmers and 9TH
ers I find that the people will pay no
attention to the wishes of either the
Regulars or the Insurgents" but
will vote for any man of ability and
character who stands FOR economy, and
will make his campaign against what
the people believe is unnecessary taxa
ton.
The politicians cannot sidetrack the
issue. The people will .alk of no other
issue. It must be met. If the Re-
publicans are smart enough to stand
| for a man for governor whose record
and promises satisfy the people of the
taxation question he can sweep all be-
| fore him. If not they will turn to some
other political party. the head of whose
ticket may more fully meet their ap-
proval.
The farmers will settle it, and they
will not settle it on the issues fixed
up for them by the politicians. They
Will settle it on the issue of their own,
which is the question of taxation.
/ v. HUTCHINGS.
| Publisher Smith County Pioneer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
and the balance of the council for

and the balance of the council for
anything that is right and Just.
Mr.. Blakely'S remark that it is
childish for any one to oppose the
mayor on any of his appointments
calls for the remark that the child u.s.
ually obeys the commands of the
father, and desire to say that while
we may respect the father in this
case, yet all men make mistakes, and
the socalled insurgents do not pro-
pose to be fathered, but will insist
that in the name of business and &C.
onomy, the taxpayers of the city are
entitled to first class competent en-
cheering force.
PETER MILLER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
new WATER SCHEDULE.
Rates to Consumers Of Large Amounts
Reduced.

At the meeting of the city council
last night a number of the water meter
rates of the city waterworks depart
ment were changed. All those receiving
water on the old 18-cent. 16-cent and
1O-cent basis will now receive water
for 16, II and cents respectively. The
reason for the change was on account
of the fact that some time ago when
all of the rates were reduced practical
ly 10 per cent the above mentioned
rates to the big consumers were not
changed.
The present schedule is now as fol-
lows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
BABY BURNED TO DEATH
Clothes of Infant Caught Fire From
Gas Stove.

Winfield Kan, Jan. 4.-The six
teen-months- old baby daughter of Mrs.
Luther Bland was fatally burned here
today when its clothes caught fire
from gas stove The mother was
severely burned while extinguishing
the flames.
At the time the baby's clothing
caught fire Mrs. Bland was in the yard
and the child's brother ran to the
parent screaming ''sister is on fire."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
Police kin Another

Chicago, Jan. Am unidentified
man, said by the police to have been
an accomplice of Otto Olson, now un-
der arrest for the attempted robbery
of the Norwood park postoffice yester-
day, was shot and killed by the police
here today. The shooting occurred as
the man attempted to escape from a
house in which he had been surround-
ed by the police. This Is the third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Majestic.

Live the life of the man or woman
of the world and the world is with
you; spurn that life for the more
commonplace of the righteous and the
world is against you; still, if one will
follow the plot Of the Christian, Hall
Gaines novel dramatized, in which
Miss Genevieve Russell is appearing
in the part which was so long the We
hicle of Viola Allan, there would be
as a consequence a certain faith in
human nature after all.
Miss RUSSELL as Glory Quayle de-
picts the life of the simple daughter
of an Irish preacher grown into wo-
manhood in the giddy whirl of Lon
don. the awakening, and the absolu-
ton. This she does in manner
creditable to herself and the North
Brothers Co., in which. she is ap-
pearing as the leading woman.
Richard st. Vrain, the leading man,
is not only at home in The Christian,
but the Ines peculiarly suit him, and
in characteristic manner he pleases.
Robert Blaylock, as Father Lamp
laugh and Parson Quayle, playing a
double role, is also responsible for
some clever work, because of his
precise. studious efforts, coupled with
working but keeping his ideas in
harmony with his part, and never
working for empty effect.
Roy E. Hillard, who also doubles in
the Dill, playing first in the part of
Lord Storm, and later as the Faro
King. appears to good advantage. This
is also true of Chester A. Beach in a
peculiar part, that of Archdeacon
Wealthy.
Albert Ferguson as Horatio Drake,
in a part which makes the climax
possible is good. In the last act he is
especially clever. His brother Ed
ward, as the purveyor of vice acts
we'll his lines, and while he has a
part without strong appeal it is one
which attracts attention. Clyde B.
Callicotte as Lord Robert IRE is at
home in his villainy and Fred Clark
who last week was exceptionally clev-
er in his work. is almost up to the
same standard this week.
Miss Ruth Robinson as Polly Love,
the down-trodden plaything of the
rich, appears to good advantage. Mrs.
Calendar, in which Gertrude Stone
appears is also good. Gertrude Stan
ley. also James Dennis and Guy N.
Harper, in lesser roles are good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04

against the state Journal reporter for
.sensationalism' and false statements
are wrong as far as know. I have
failed to find anything but the square
deal ali around and can say that the
truth has been given out to the
public"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
Boiler Blows Tin

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 4.-One man
was killed and several injured as a
result OF boiler explosion on a
pumping boat of the Peoples Coal
company at Industry, Pa. down the
Ohio river. The explosion was caused
by fiue collapsing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04

New York, Jan. Oscar Murray,
president of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad company, today resigned to
take effect January IA. Daniel Will
lard. vice president of the Chicago
Burlington e. Quincy railroad. was
elected as Mr.. Murray's successor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
colonel Thompson Dies at Breakfast

Baltimore, Jan. 4.-Colonel Charles
e. Thompson, foster father of Mrs.
Edith May Woodill, whose murder by
Lame Bob Eastman, near Mcdaniel,
Nd, last June created a country wide
sensation, died suddenly at his home
near Mcdaniel today. Colonel Thomp-
son was seated at breakfast when he
was stricken. He was rs years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
Ennr Die nv Fire.

Fort Williams, Ont, Jan. -Four
persons were burned to death today in
fire which destroyed a boarding
from windows The temperature was
20 degrees below zero at the time of
the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
Revival at civ Mission.

Revival services are being held at
the City mission, 80 Kansas avenue,
every night at 1880 In eight nights
service there have been twenty-five
conversions. l. H. Boyd is the evange-
list.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
At the Novelty.

Two Kentucky girls-Tess Bunchu
and Hazel Alger-fresh from the fields
of bluegrass, clever as any colonel of
their native state. and conceded to be
the star attraction of an exceptional
bill at the Novelty this week, have one
of the best acts that has ever been seen
upon the vaudeville stage in Topeka.
Individually and otherwise, theirs is a
sketch which embraces singing of ex-
ceptional order, well placed, and cos
TUNED, and remarkably clever.
Perhaps the bill this week is the
strongest that has shown at the Novelty
in weeks. The LaDarrows, Frank.
Maye, and Earl in an unsupported lad
der act, one of the best sensational
sketches which has shown here are con-
s:dered extremely clever. Sam Carlton,
Hebrew comedian, from whom laugh
making juice runs like olive oil from
Turkish wrestler. never fails in max
ing a laugh. The two DeComas. in a
novelty act are also good.
The Bella Italia troupe, a European
novelty musical act. in which band
of four Italians are appearing is also
one which draws the attention of the
audience well. They appeal to all
classes, and an accordion solo, THE
Poet and the Peasant" is the feature
of their portion of the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04


to cubic foot of water. No charge to
a consumer shall be less than 40 cents.
Councilman Fink voted mo" on the
change When it came to a vote before
the city council last night. In explain
ing his vote afterwards. he said.
Il believe that 1t is a discrimination
all the way through. 1 do not believe
that the big corporation is any better
than the little man who works daily
for his living and do not believe that
their rates should be any lower. The
small user should have the same rates
as the big man."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-04
B. g o. President resigns.

robber killed by the police since Janu-
ary l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13

lOSC IuCV POUNDS III weight ana was
almost out of my mind with pain and
chagrin as no matter where the irrita-
ton came, at work. on the street or
in the presence of company, / would
have to scratch it until / had the blood
running down into my shoe. l simply
cannot describe my suffering during
those seven years. The pain, mortifi-
cation. loss Of sleep, both to myself and
wife is simply indescribable on paper
and one has to experience it to know
what it is.
Il tried all kinds Of doctors and
remedies but I might as we'll have
thrown my money down a sewer They
would dry it up for little while and fill
me with hope only to break out again
just as bad il not worse. I had given
up hope of ever being cured when was
induced by my wife to give the Cuticura
Remedies a trial. After taking the
Cuticura Remedies for a little while I
began TO see change and after taking
dozen bottles OF Cuticura Resolvent.
In conjunction with the Cuticura Soap
and Cutlcura Ointment, the trouble had
entirely disappeared and my leg was as
f1ne as the day | was born. Now after
a lapse Of six months with no signs of q
recurrence l feel perfectly safe in ex-
tending to you my heartfelt thanks for
the good the Cuticura Remedies have
done for me. l shall ALWAYS recon-
mend them to my friends. W. H.
White, 312 E. Cabot ST., Philadelphia.
"a, Feb and Apr. Is, 1909"
Cuticura Remedies are sold throughout the v,rld
Mass a Mailed free s2pas SO Cutic4s Book on
TIE care ana treatment OF the Skin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13

grand senior, and Mrs. Effie SCHUYLER as
grand manager, installed the following
officers for the Pythian sisters:
Mary Magruder, NJ E. G.; Mrs
Tatum, E. s.; Helen Meisel, E J.;
Esther Lucas, NJ; NJ. E. Drew, P;
F. Crowder, G.; Lulu Mattice, NJ. of
r. and c.; NJ. E Scotch, NJ. of F.
Mrs. E. Cross is P. c., but being alb
sent from the city, Mrs Matte Mott
will act as P c. Miss Lena MeiseI is
musician.
Refreshments were served by the Of
ficers TO the members and guests.
The ". c. T. L. will hold its social
meeting Friday afternoon at o'clock in
the parlors Of the Y W. c. a. 4 talk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13
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> PARTIES AND DANCES.

Mrs. W. E. Robertson entertained
Monday evening with an enjoyable tai
| lyho ride in honor of her guests, Miss
Emma Tanme and Miss Janette
Ward, of Las Vegas, N NJ The party
took in the various points Of interest
about the city, and returned TO the
home of Mrs. Robertson, where refresh
ments were served and dancing was en-
joyed. Those in the party were: Misses
Mabel and Pauline Bryan, Eleanor Eu-
bank, BIanch Davis, Isabel Stringer, s.
John Murchison, Chloe Calhoun, Maud
Renner, Lorena Holt, Mary Holt, Messrs-
Payson Rankin. John Blinn, Henry Rob
ertson.
Mrs. W. E. Robertson chaperoned the
young people.
The week end dances at the Country
club continue to be most enjoyable, and
are largely attended Among those pres
ent Saturday evening w ere: Mr. and Mrs
Waters Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. Will
Iiams, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Happier, DR..
and Mrs. E. R. Carpenter. Mr.. and Mrs
Sidney Johnson. Col. and Mrs. y. c.
Sharpe, Capt. and Mrs. Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. ]. Dean, Mr. and Mrs. W. H
Burgess, Mrs. NJ o. Wright, Mrs Lulu
H Montmorenci Mrs. William Glasgow,
Mrs Annie Porter Krouse, Misses Josie
MARI, Frances Clark, Ruth McCurdy,
Henrietta Buckler, Ann Thurmond,
Maud Austin, Virginia Mitchell, Lucy
Verne: MeSsrs. Garnett King, II. S Pot
ter, BOas Hines. Rhodes, Frank Stew
art, Francis Gallagher, J. H Pollard,
Gunther Leasing, Ted Davis, Britton
Davis, Gilbert, Wallace, ". c. Morris,
Dr.. L. C. WitherspOOn
Miss Winnie Harral very charmingly
celebrated her 10th birthday anniversary
on Friday afternoon, at her home on the
Boulevard. A progressive game of hearts
was among the enjoyable diversions OF
the afternoon. A handsome birthday
cake concealed a ring, thimble, button
and dime, to which ribbons were at
tached These were drawn for by the
little guests.
Those who enjoyed Miss, Harrals's
hospitality were: Winifred Woods,
Minnie Edwards, Nancy Edwards, ETline
Vadel, Mildred Harral, Winifred Gafney,
Felise Gafnly., Adalina Carrera, Rachel
Weckerlc. Helen Werckerle, Virginia
Garner. ". B. Gillispie, Walter Wright,
Jc yysOn Bryan, Henry Cline
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13

will be given on the subject of prohi-
! billion by F. W. Freeman.
An especially good musical program
Is being arranged and other features
of interest planned.
general social time will be en-
jOyed.
On Tuesday morning part, of
women interested in the work .. the
Sunshine society visited the co11nty dis
pensary, where much good york * be-
ing accomplished in Civ comfort to
the poor That people are interested in
the w ork of the society Is evidenced ev-
cry day by the number of gifts received
and the constant addition of new mem
berS.
Among those visiting the dispensary,
and free clinic Tuesday were: Mrs. W.
r. Brown. Mrs. William H F. Judd, Mrs.
Guy Warren. Mrs. J. ]. Pearce, Mrs F.
P WalZ, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs D. Y. Had
ley. Mrs. Wilson, Misses Eileen Walz,
Grace Logan and Evelyn Logan.
Miss Kate Krause will entertain the
members Of the S. S. club on Thursday
evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13

r. II. ThOrne has returned from
Washington, D. c.. where he went to
attend the funeral of his father. late
Judge Of the supreme court. and TO eff
feet settlement of the estate.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold StreIitz have re-
turned from their bridal tour through
southern California. They also spent a
snort time at the Grand Canyon. Mr..
and Mrs Strelitz will be at home to
their friends at 500 North Ell Paso
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry Hagedon are ex-
pected to arrive from Greenville. Texas,
soon and Will make their future home
in El PasO- Mrs. Hagedon was former
~ Miss Esther Fraser of this city.
Rev. Arthur Marston has returned
from a visit to various points in east
Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. II. T. Bowie have re-
turned from Mountain Park, where they
spent several weeks visiting at the Nc
Nary home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Lyman have
returned from a trip through Missouri
and Kansas They also visited Denver.
where they were the guests of Miss
Bernice kingweH, who visited here last
winter
Mrs. j. Z. Nagley. who returned
Thursday from Dayton, Ohio, was &C
companied home by her niece. Miss
Marguerite Raper. and her brotherinlaw,
J. w. F'ulkerson. of Spring Valley,
Ohio.
MI and Mrs. Jack Hughes have re-
turned from their bridal trip, which in
Guided pringfield, Mo. and various
points in Kansas
Miss Pauline Sprinz. who has been
spending the past two weeks at Cloud
croft, one of Mrs. Hal Christies house
party, will return to FL PasO the end of
the week.
Misses Mary and Alice O'Connor have
returned from Alaska where they have
been spending their vacation.
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OUT OF TOWN VISITORS.

Mrs. Lewis Knight, who has been Wis
lting her monther, Mrs. Rose Sullivan,
for several months, has returned to her
home in Abilene, Texas.
MRS. W. E Robertson has two charm
ing house guests, the Misses Emma
famine and Janette Ward of Las We
gas, n. NJ
Edgar Love of Tucson, who has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. w T.~Wat-
SOM has gone up to Cloudcroft for
shot TT stay.
Miss Mabel Jones, who has been the
guest of Judge and Mrs. j. P. Harper for
several weeks, left Thursday for her
nome in Fort Worth.
Hamilton Parks, who was called here
by the illness of his daughter. Mrs
Houston Fall, left last evening for his
home in Nashville, Tenn.
! Mrs. Annie Porter Krause, who has
lbeen stopping at the Country club, left
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13

ceremony was performed by Rev. G. S
Wright, Of Trinity N. z. church. The
young couple viii make their home in
this city at S12 East Missouri street.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas r. Hasam ar
rived in Mexico City Saturday night
from their bridal tour. which included a
visit in New York and a delightful trip
by water, from New York TO Cuba, where
they stopped off for a short time Mex
leo City will be their future home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13

yesterday for the Pacific coast and will
visit her BROTH at Del Monte, Cal.
Miss BlaAche Heslep is spending a
weel. IN Ell PasO, visiting Mrs Paul
Peermans and Mrs. W. r Smith.
Mrs a. II. Butler has as her guest
her cousin, Phillip Lurkett OF Alexan-
dria, La.
Mrs. A NJ Waldrop and children of
Bryan, Texas, will soon arrive TO visit
Mrs. NJ. Maggie of North Campbell street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-07-13
TRY DR. CHE HOrS,s vEGErARI.x
COMPOUND.

MEDICINES ro-
hereditary debiI-
lty or weakness
or men. women
and htldren
Chronic BLOC
Poison. Eruptions
all Skin Diseases.
Rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Heart Dis
ease, Lung Trou-
bic, Liver Com
plant and Con-
stipation.
Female internal
trouble. inflarna
ton or acute
pains INSTANT
LY CURED. Of
Bell Phone 1910.