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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-16

excellent shape. When the new well
is completed it will be impossible to
exhaust the water supply in this city.
The Jobbers and Manufacturers as
ISOLATION will hold a meeting at the
Commercial club Wednesday noon to
further the plans for the Merchants
week entertainm June TO. At that
time a badge will be selected which
will be, given the guests of the asso-
citation upon registering.
One of the members of the party of
Topeka Motor league members which
was in Kansas City Saturday evening
said today that due to the breakdown
OF the electric light plant the merchants
weregusing candles and oil lamps to IL
illuminate their places of business for
their Saturday night trade.
P. w. Johnson, a contracting engin-
eer and prominent builder of Mexico
City, is visiting in Topeka. Mr.. John
waterworks plant today. He expressed
himself in saying that the Topeka
plant was one of the most efficient
and complete he had seen in many
years. ~ ~
Principal 4. j. Stout of the high
school is in receipt of a communica-
ton from Raymond ]. DAILY, chairman
with University of Chicago inter-
scholastic athletic meet which will be
held on Marshall field June TO- Mr..
Stout is urged to send representatives
to the meet, which is an annual affair.
'The evening before the Meet" reads
the letter. "the visitors will be taken
to Chicago's famous amusement park
White City. Various othe- forms of
amusement after the meet have been
provided, including banouets, smokers,
auto rides and receptions and Dances"
All this as an inducement to break
records the following dav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-16
First published in The Topeka State
Journal May II, 1911
SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES
OF SUPPLIES
REQUIRED by the

Required by the
KANSAS STATE CHARITABLE INSTI-
TUTIONS,
In Charge of the State Board of Control
Sealed proposals for furnishing the sun
plies herein named will be received by the
State Board of Control until one O'clock
p M, Saturday, June TO- 1911 The nro
posals shall be in writing sealed and
marked Proposals for furnishing sup
rotary of the Board of Control. Tonels
Kan. All proposals must be accompa MED
by certified check on some Responsible
bank. payable to the Board of Control,
equal in amount to five per cent of the
sum total OF such proposal. as a guaranty
for the faithful performance of any con-
tract awarded. In case no award is made
to the party the check shall be at once
returned to him, and the check deposited
by the successful bidder shall be returned
to him when contract has been duly
signed and bond approved.
At the time above mentioned said pro-
posalS will be opened, in public at the
office of the Board Of Control, in the state
capitol Topeka, Kan. for tabulation-
Commencing at nine a. m. on the follow
ing days: Tuesday, June 13, dry-goods and
boots and shoes; Wednesday, June Ia
groceries; Thursday. June Is. hardware
stationery. flour and meats contracts will
be awarded on each article separately to
the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders on
dry-goods, groceries. hardware and sta
uonery must be present on said DAYS pre-
pared to place their goods before the
Board.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. and to accept any article
at price quoted without the acceptance
of the entire bid. or to accept or reject
any part of any goods, IL deemed for the
best interests OF the state. Where bofb
the bids and quality of goods offered are
the same, preference VIII be given to the
resident dealers of the state. Supplies
mentioned .as ordered" and all other
articles that are perishable and the quail
ity or value Of which will deteriorate bv
keeping, are to be shipped as ordered by
the chief executive officers of the several
institutions. =
A bill in detail must be sent to the in
stitution when goods are shipped. Paw
ment will be made the month foIloWfn-
the delivery Of the goods.
All supplies are for six months, begin
ming July !, 1911. and must be delivered
at the railway depot nearest the respec-
tive institutions, but when in carload lots,
and there Is a switch, spur or side-track
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LEGAL.
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First published in The Topeka State
Journal May 16 1911

City Clerks Office,
topeka, Kansas, May 18th 1911
PROPOSALS.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
or1ce of the city clerk until 2:30 O'Clock
p. M, May 22nd, 1911, for grading, paving
ana curDing of the intersection of Wood
lawn and Grove Avenues, in said city. as
per specifications on file in the office of
the city engineer.
A certified check in the sum of $50 must
accompany each proposal
Inc Mayor and Board of Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or All
bids, or parts of bids.
c. B. BURGE, City Clerk.
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PHysIc1ANs AID SUCCEEDS.

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Onlce 7z6 Kansas ave. Residence Tflr~
teenth and Clay. Office hours q. m ta
II n IN and =. m. to p. m. Both
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MEN WANTED-Age Is to IS, to prepare
for firemen, about $100 monthly, and
brakemen $50, on nearby railroads. Elk
perience unnecessary; no strike. Positions
guaranteed competent men-S,40o men sent
to positions. State age and physical con-
dition; send stamp. Railway EDUCATIONAL
association care State Journal.
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TOPEKA EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
Wants man and wife cooks, west; two
women cooks, either white or colored,
west; night cook $12 week; day cook,
white, $50 mo-, board and room; colored
man and wife, hotel work, $45 mo-, board
and room; man and wife, city, $35 month
and house; man and wife on farm, $50
month, board and room; man and wife
on ranch, $40 month, everything furnished.
KEARNEY. 500 Kansas Ave.
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SOUND MEN, 20 to 10 years old. wanted
at once for electric railway, motormen
and conductors, $50 to 500 a month;
spring the best time to start; no exper-
fence necessary. Write today for full
particulars. Address Trolley, care of
State Journal
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free shayes and hair cuts at Schwartz
Barber College Ill East 9Th. In the
SHOP shave &C, hair cut 10c-
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MEN WANTED to learn barber trade:
few weeks completes a student; best and
latest methods used; positions secured;
commissions paid while learning; tools
given absolutely free with the lowest tut
ton ever offered. Call or write at once.
Topeka Barber College. $50 Kansas ave-
nue., Topeka Kansas.
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WANTED-Men to learn barber trade.
Few weeks required. Best paying work
within the reach of poor man.. Wages
up to $40 weekly. Small capital starts
shop. Few BARRIERS take apprentices. De-
mand increasing Write for free partic-
ulars. Moler Barber College, Kansas City,
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POOL AND BILLIARD Tables
FOR SALE-New and secondhand bu.
lard and pool tables and bowling aIleyn
We lead the world in cheap bar fix
lures; easy payments. Send for catalogue.
Brunswtck-Balke-Coll Co.. 1a1a-N
Main street Kansas City. Mo.
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PATENTS.
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J. A. ROSEN, patent attorney. uS Kan.
sas ave. Topeka. Kan.
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FOR RENT-AHSCELLAN :.
FOR RENT-Stone building rear of 5o9
jackson, suitable for storage or barn
N E. Keller. Ind phone 1266.
FOR RENT-10th and Kansas ave, two
adjoining store buildings. 1886 Kansas
ave, basement, gas. Phones 16.
FOR RENT-Modern store room, 4025k
Kan. ave. Inquire Gordon Bros.
FOR RENT-Store building, corner sth
and Jackson SITS. 7. .. Lannan-
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LOST AND FOUND.
IOST-s1o bin down town district Sunday
Reward sure Return IA Madison: 81
LOST-SmaH Cameo pin with DUH golo
beading setting Sunday evening on Mon
roe near 5th. Reward, 424 Monroe. Bell
272 Ind. 2672 Red.
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FOR RENT-OFFTCE ROOMS.
FOR RENTS fine office rooms, singly or
en- suite, adjoining Mills building. APP
ply to DIR. Nicoll
FOR RENT-Two desirable offices over
Topeka State bank.
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II. O. Simmons and wife to M. r.
Clearinghouse, lots 1872 and pit. 90
Garfield ave, Stilson & Batholo-
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
All Fall Flat.

There isn't single charge against
Gov Vardaman but that on inyesti-
cation, falls as fat as that of the
Spanish american War fund charge,
and that fund, every dollar of it.,
was found by committee, of which
committee l was a member. Shame
character of Jas. X. Vardaman, and
pity, pity for those who innocently
join in the mad effort to forever
damn himl Long years after they are
forgotten the name of James X Var
daman will be honorably remembered
and mentioned in love in thousands
of homes In Mississippi. pi.-New AL
bany Gazette.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
MIR. T.F. Settles.

Mr.. 7. f, Settles, an aged and
highly esteemed resident of Ellisville
for many years, died at the State
Soldiers Home at Beauvoir, Miss,
on Friday of last week, aged rs years.
Mr.. Settles was a Confederate
soldier, having served four years in
the Civil war, rendering excellent
service to cause which he believed
to be just,
During the many years which he
lived in Ellisville, in prosperity and
adversely, he was the same kindly
and generous man-with a smile and
a good word for all Few men en-
joyed larger acquaintance through
out Jones and adjacent counties aud
none were held in higher esteem.
The iuterment took place at Beau
voir cemetery, where his comrades
in arms were present TO mourn the
loss of a worthy brother.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
THE CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS INTERESTING
MONTHLY MEETING
| Taken Toward Making
%New Fuel Contract
Other Business.

The Ellisville City Council met in
regular monthly session Tuesday
night, all members and officers being
present.
In accordance with an agreement
reached at an informal conference
with the Board of Supervisors last
Monday, the matter of awarding the
contract for the girls dormitory of
the new Agricultural High School
was .left entirely to the trustees.
The city is to pay Sl0,0 of the
amount and the Board of Supervisors
viii assume the remainder of the cost
of erection and completion.
A committee composed of Alder
men Clayton, Collins and Tucker and
Ben P. Gowen was appointed to con-
fer with Rich Anderson and others
relative to new contract for the
furnishing of fuel for the electric
light and water plants. According to
information brought out at the meet
ing, it now requires about eight cords
of wood day, for which the city has
been paying Sits cord.
On motion of Mr.. w. S. Glenn, the
council will meet in adjourned session
on May l6 to audit the books of the
city.
By unanimous vote of the Board,
the City Attorney was instructed to
draw an ordinance extending the
boundaries of the city.
A gratifying fact brought OF at
the meeting is 5000 surplus in trhe
city aachool fund. Heretoforestl8he
city has been compelled to borrow
money each year to supplement the
school fund. The saving is the result
OF a reduction of the school term
from nine to eight months.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ROADS.
County Convicts Will Invade
Beat One Next Week.

At the meeting of the Board of
Supervisors, held in Ellisville this
week, an order was passed instruct
ing the Convict Superintendent to
transfer his crew to Beat One on
Monday of next week
For the past several weeks the
convicts have been repairing roads
in the vicinity OF Soso and it is said
that the highways in that section
are now in excellent condition.
The road between EllisvilIe and
Laurel needs immediate attention,
as great deal OF complaint has been
heard during the past month from
those who frequent that thorough
fare.
1t Is also the purpose of the Board
to change the location of the road to
conform to the position of the new
bridge recently erected near the
Northeastern track and this work
will occupy the attention of the con-
vict crew for several weeks.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.
City Authorizes Trustees to
Award the Contract.

AT an adjourned meeting of the
City Council, held with the Jones
County Board of Supervisors at the
City 1all Monday, an order was passed
authorizing w. j. Pack, S. M. Jones,
f. S. Dyess, l.. Woodward and 7. e.
Waldrup to award the contract for
the new High School Building.
These gentlemen will meet in Lau-
rel next Monday to carry out this
instruction, and it is understood that
the bid of 7. p. Crymes, of Hatties-
burg, already adopted by the council,
will be approved,
Mr.. CrYmes' bid for the naked
jJFail6ing without, ,alcmhing, Aeatins
or lighting fixtures, is $500. Th,
site for the building viii cost 81, 500
After paying for the site out of the
proceeds of the $40, 900 bond issue, the
city win have 81, 500 left. This will
be paid to Mr.. Crymes on estimates
of the architect as the building pro-
crosses. When the structure is com
pleted, it win then be leased to the
county for term of 80 years for a
consideration of 1890, and this lease
money will complete the payment to
the contractor.
This arrangement is merely to
comply with the formalities of the
law, as the city has no authority to
make a donation to the county.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
ANOTHER ASPIRANT
FOR SUPERINTENDENT
d. r. Jenkins Makes Formal
Announcement.

In the announcement of column of
today's paper will be found the name
of Mr.. ID. r. Jenkins, who aspires to
the important office of Snperintend-
ent of Education.
Mr.. jenkins is a native of Jones
County, having been born and rear
ed at Myrick, where he worked on
the farm and attended the rural
schools until reaching his majority.
After one year at Florence, Miss,
High School, Mr.. Jenkins entered
South Mississippi College at Hatties-
burg, graduating with distinction.
During his last year at that institu-
tion he devoted half of his time to
teaching, making an excellent re-
cord in that capacity.
For the past two years Mr.. jenkins
has been principal of the Oak Grove
High School in Lawrence County
where he is regarded as a leader In
rural echool .,rk.
He Is a young man of spfcn<lit
character and possesses all of the
requisites necessary to a credita Bile
administration of the educational
affairs of Jones County.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
YOU TAKE NO RISK.
Our Reputation and Money are
Back of This Offer.

We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial, If our remedy fails
to completely relieve you of eonstipa-
uon. We take all the risk You are
not obligated to us In any way what
ever, If you accept our offer. Could
anything be more fair for you? Is
there any reason why you should
hesitate to put our claims to prac-
tical test?
The most scientific, commonsense
treatment is Rexall Orderlies, which
are eaten like candy. They are very
pronounced, gentle and pleasant In
action, and particularly agreeable in
every way. They do not cause diar-
rhoea, nausea, fattlence, gripping or
inconvenience whatever. Rexall
Orderlies are particularly good for
children, aged and delicate persons
We urge you to try Rexall Orderlies
at our risk. Two sizes, 1Oc and 25c.
Remember, you can get Rexall
Remedies in this community only at
our store-The Rexall Store. E. j..
Ward.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
Moselle Matters.

Rain is common thing in Mosellt
nov
Mr.. Jordan Harrington, of OaL
Bowery, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. A. E. Grayson went to Hatties
burg Thursday on business.
Miss Fannie Davis has returned to
Hattiesburg, after visiting her cous-
in, Miss Lillimay Davis.
Much to the delight of our post
mistress, the Sunday mail has been
discontinued.
Mr. M. F. Crawford visited Hatties-
burg Monday.
Mr.. A. A. Burns, principal of Pine
Grove school, was in the city Satur-
day.
Messrs. j. A. Fairchild, A. N.
Shows and u. s. Collins attended
preaching at Shelton Saturday.
Messrs. M. F. Crawford and ]. C.
Lovitt were Ellisville visitors Satur-
day.
Rev. w. w. Ridgeway, of Soul s
Chapel, was shaking hands with num-
erous friends here Saturday.
Mr.. T. w. Hall, Sr., candidate for
County Treasurer, was in town Satur-
day.
Mr.. Alison Knight, candidate for
of Education, was
shaking hands here Saturday.
Miss BERTHE and Bennie Collins yis-
tied their grandmother, Mrs. J. J.
Collins, Friday.
Miss Mary Matthews, of fHeidelburR,
is visiting her brother, Mr.. William
Mathews of this place.
Mr.. J. L. Shows had the misfortune
of losing fine horse.
Misses Ethel and Eula Shows we're
visiting friends in Ellsville Sunday.
Several from here attended the
Singing Convention at Union Sunday
and reported a delightful time.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Crawford and
children are visiting relatives In
Seminary this week.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
How's This I?

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward for anp
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O.
we. the undersigned. have known F. j. Cheney
Tor the last 10 years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable h all business transactions and fnanciallv
able 10 CARRY out any obligations made by his Arm
NATIONAL BANK or CoNMERcE.
Toledo Ohio.
HAlls Catarrn Cure Is taken Internally acting
Directly upou the blood and mucous surfaces OF tbe
system Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pulls for CONSTIPATION.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04

Left my place on Wednesday, May
3, two bay Colts-one flley 8 years
old, one horse colt year old. Filly
had on bell when she left. Any in
formation of their whereabouts win
be appreciated and rewarded. Ad-
dress, r. ]. Loper, Moselle, Miss,
Route 2.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
SCHOOL CLOSING
MARKED BY MANY
ENJOYABLE EVENTS
Sermon of DIR. Lowery Was a
Literar rreat.---Sixteen
Graduates.

The closing of the Ellisville public
schools, which eliminated with the
presentation of diplomas to sixteen
graduates, on Monday evening of
this week, marked an epoch in the
educational advancement of this city
and section.
The class was the largest In the
history of the school, and more
promising boquet of budding literary
prospects would be hard to find any
where.
The final exercises were largely at
tended, and the affair was in every
respect equal to similar events In the
history of the school,
The school room had been beanti-
fully decorated for the occasion, and
the stage was transformed into
bewildering maze of gorgeous green,
trimmed with fringe of gold
flowers and ferns having been In
geniously arranged to conform with
the class colors.
The Program.
Invocation
2-The Stein Song ............. ... Glass
3-Class Poem ~ MIR. Wyatt Robinson.
4-Class History. Miss Leila Graves.
5-Piano Solo, Miss Louise Walters.
g. Glass Prophecy Miss Sadie Graves.
Vocal Solo Mrs. j, M. Afford.
S--Address...--4.....Supt r. b. Woodley.
9-Delivery of Diplomas Mr.. II. C.
Carter.
The Graduates.
Diplomas were presented to the
following Leila. Hallady. Leila Graves,
Sadie Graves, Velma Craft, Luciie
| Jordan, Aline Nj INNS, Olive Carter,
Ola Mapp, Ethel Freeman, Christine
Weems, Louise Walters, Sam Moody,
Douglas Kenna, Wyatt Robinson,
Leroy Stevens and John Pool.
A gold medal was awarded to
Miss Aline Mimms for the best
general average combined with the
best essay.
commencement Sermon.
The commencement sermon was
delivered at the Methodist Church
Sunday morning by DR.. w. T. Lowery,
president of Mississippi College, and
one of the best known educators in
the South. DIR. Lowery was at his
best and his discourse was literary
masterpiece.
The church was handsomely de.
corated for the occasion, the class
colors predominating The class
song, Love Divine" was beautifully
sung.
Musical Recital.
A feature of commencement week
was the musical recital given at the
school auditorium on Friday evening
of last week under the direction of
Miss Maud Gilaspy, the talented
music teacher Threatening weather
prevented a large attendance, but
those who did attend were delighted
with the excellent program.
Mrs. Kenna Entertains.
Mrs. j. M. Kenna entertained tine
graduating class Saturday evening,
from 900 to ll:00 O'Clock. Many
games were enjoyed by those present.
An ice coarse was faultlessly served.
The out-of-town guests were: DR..
w. t. Lowery and Misses Elise
Hammack and Ruth Perry,
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
Off For Spelling Bee.

Superintendent j. M. Kenna, of the
Ellisville City Schools, accompanied
by Misses Ola Mapp and Willie Craft
and Ira Welborn, leaves today for
jackson, where the three last named
will participate III the State spelling
match.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
Kenna VIII Crate.

Mr.. Douglas Kenna, who recenIely
graduated from the Ellisville High
School, has been selected as the
representative of the Ellisville
schools in the defamation contest
to be held nMeridian on May IL.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04
Going to Meridian.

The Ellisville High School Basket
ball team will attend the Field Day
exercises at Meridian on May IL,
Xhen match game has been arran-
Fed with the team in that city. The
e3iIle school will also have a
esentative in the defamation
Test.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04

this opportunity to visit the ueigh-
boring cities of Biloxi, Mississippi
City, Bay St Louis and Pass Chris
tian, all of which are connected by
electric railway.
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04

At this great meeting at Gulfport,
Miss, officers, which include the
President, Vice-president, Secretary
and General Manager and Treasurer,
with an Executive Committeeman
from each Congressional District,
and one County Director in every
county in the State, will be elected
to manage the affairs of the Missis-
sippi Land Development Association
for the second year.
All railroads will charge one fare
plus twenty-five cents (25 cents }
There will be an attendance of at
least fifteen hundred delegates.
Prominent speakers from all parts Of
the United States will be present
and address the Convention. The
Secretary, at Natchez, will mail, in
the next few days, lists to be used
in appointing delegates. The bust
ness organizations, the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen, Boards of Super
visors, banks and newspapers will
perform service to their state by
filling In the lists and mailing them
promptly to L. E. Davis, Secretary,
at Natchez, Miss.
You are expected to notify the
delegates whom you appoint. Gulf
port Is delightful place to spend a
short vacation. The Convention
proper will last two days, June 1924.
Sunday, the 25th, will be a day of
rest. Monday and Tuesday the Gulf
port Commercial Union viii charter
cars and take the delegates, who re-
main over, on visit to the Dem
onstration Farm at Virgins, Miss,
operated by the Mississippi Farms
Company, and to the pecan groves
and fruit orchards extending along
the Gulf Coast. You cannot afford
to miss this great meeting.
The hotel accmmodati at Gulf
port are equal to those of any city in
the state. During this convention
especially reasonable rates will be
made.
Delegates should take advantage of
The Jones County news., 1911-05-04

Preaching at Moselle on second
Sunday morning and evening Prayer
service Thursday night before.
J. G. Chambers, P. c.