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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
LOCATES IN TOPEKA.
National Headquarters of Temperance
Society for M. e. Church. Here.

Dr. Clarence Il. Wilson, field secre-
tary for h temperance society of the
Episcopal church, arrived
IN Iopeka Monday, coming here to
a bushes office and head
quarters for management of the So
ciety work.
1opeka was but recently selected
Tor the headquarters, and the greater
part of future work will be handled
from the Topeka office. Five or six
speakers will travel out of his city;
making church conferences, Sunday
schools and Epworth eagues, and
speak In the interests of temperance,
N temperance society of the
church was organized about
sixteen months ago, with practically
no money in the treasury and without
income, or promise of one; the out
look of the society being exceedingly
Encouraging. The organization, how
ever, mas in the last few months elect
lot a well directed campaign, $4,000
VIII be apportioned every year, COM
ing from various churches and Sun
day schools.
Dr. Wilson, in talking of the So
clety, THE church temperance
organization is simply a lecture bureau
Wnlcn sends out speakers to Sunday
schools churches, conventions, con-
ferences and state and county cam
mailing out information on
the temperance reform to be publish
ed by Sunday school, and other pa
pers OF the church. 1t is the official
agitator to keep the church alive and
aggressive, to enlist the children to a
life OF abstinence.E1t is estimated that
$4,000 have signed the total abstin-
ence pledge through u agency"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
VOTING IN W. VA.
The State Is Holding Its First Pri-
mary Election.

Wheeling, w. Va, June. 4.-West
Virginia Republicans today are hold
ing the first statewide primary in
the state. An entire state
ticket, including governor, is to be
nominated, besides congressman in
the five districts. a congressman at
large and a county and a senatorial
district. A large vote is expected 20
be polled. The candidates for the
gubernatoriaI nomination are DIR. II.
ID. Hatfield of Mcdowell county, c.
w. Dillon of Fayette county and
Charles w. Swisher of Kanawha
county.
cratic party also are being held in
the five congressional districts to
elect delegates to the Baltimore con-
ventiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
THEY GET % PER Cent
Mica Company's Creditors Get Part OF
Their Money.

Creditors of the Anderson Mica
Mining company will receive rs per
cent on their claims, according to a
report filed by Hugh T. Fisher, re-
celVer in the case. The mica COM
pany's troubles AVE been in court
several Month and final settlement Of
claims Will be made this week.
The mica company's unrest started
when the Topeka Mica Mining COM
pany took over the affairs of the An
derson company. 1t was charged tina
an effort was being made to freeze
OUT c.. e. Anderson, a stakeholder in
the original corporation. Several legal
actions followed the reorganization
and a receiver was appointed by the
old company. S. P. Rohrer, who
financed the original company, was
the heaviest creditor. His claims ag-
about $11.O0O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Miss Ferne Williams has been forced to
resign her position at the Oakland Blade
office during the summer on account OF
her health.
Rev. J. H. Fazel will give a free Bible
reading Wednesday evening at the Pres
byterian church to which the public is
cordially invited.
Mrs. A. G.. Koser has returned to her
home on Chester avenue after spending
seven weeks with her mother in Freeport,
III. Mrs. Koser was called by the serious
illness of her mother who is greatly I'M
Mrs. Ed Brown of Los Angeles, Cal, is
making an extended visit with relatives
and friends in Oakland.
The Oakland Equal Suffrage club had a
delightful meeting last evening at the
b~andstand. Major A. NJ. Harvey Mr.. L.
l.. Kiene. Mrs. w. A. Johnston, Mrs L.
L. Case and others gave snort interesting
talks. Mrs. Thomas Cottle gave a delight-
full reading which was well received. The
Oakland band gave their first concert last
evening at the meeting. The LADIES or IRE
club sold ice cream and the supply nau
been exhausted long before the meeting
closed.
Mrs. Philip steckelbeck. who was call
ed to Holton. Kan. a few weeks g cy
the serious illness of her father. has re-
turned home. Miss Alice Steckelbeck viii
remain to be with her grandfather during
the summer. - 49,
8. o. D. H. club this evening at her home
on Green street. 49, -
III d EIAOl 41AG
G. f. Wilson. and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Rober% Whitaker have
taken fhe house at the corner of Indiana
and Forest venue
Miss Gladys Kemper spent the day to-
dav with Miss Agnes Ray at her home on
Forest avenue.
Children's Day exercises will be held
next Sunday evening at the Oakland
church. The Boy Scouts are building d
missionary ship on the platform and the
girls of the Sunday school will decorate IL.
Mrs. Letta Roberts, mother of Mrs:
ELIAS White, who has been seriously Ill
the past week. is slowly improving
Mr.. c.. r. Cole is confined to his home,
go Oakland avenue, suffering Win rhed-
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Staples and family,
who have been in California the past
three months, returned to Topeka SatuT-
day on account of Mrs. Staples health
The Boy Scouts of troop No l Will mesS
this evening at the church for drill from
their scout master. Mr. Harry Doyle, on
first aid to the injured b~andaging-
Mr.. Elias White, who has been serious
" i'll at his home on kellam avenue, Is
slightly improved
Miss celia Tanner has returned from a
short visit with her parents in Wamego;
The Good Samaritan class OF the oak
land NJ. E. church will have an important
business meeting Wednesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Slowwon, 49 Sumner
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Howard have taken
the Massie cottage on Michigan avenue
during Mrs. Massie's absence.
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FARMERS ARE HERE.
They Testify i'm Case Against Drain
age Board.

Many Menoken township property
owners are in the probate court today
as witnesses in an appeal from the re-
cent decision of the township drain
age board. The controversy is being
aired before a jury and Judge Schoch
is presiding over the hearing.
1t has been a rough season for the
Menoken drainage board. They found
it impossible to adjust damages and
assess property at a figure that pleas
ed When their work was
completed, come an appeal on the
part of the Union Pacific railway COM
pany and some of the property own
ers. Now the matter will be decided
by a Jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
HE BREAKS IRON POST
Auto Driver Tears Up Post But Misses
Street Car.

One of the white way posts, which is 10
Gated on the southeast corner of Fourth
street and Kansas avenue, vas put out of
business this morning when IN automo-
bile collided with it. ChapeIle Foote, in
his Apperson Jackrabbit, and a number
of friends were driving north on Kansas
avenue at the rate of about twenty miles
per hour. In approaching Fourth street,
Mr.. Foote noticed a car on the Santa Fe-
Washburn line turning east on Fourth
street. He realized that he could not stop
the machine in time to avert an accident
and turned his machine SO one of the
front springs struck the white way pole.
The globes and lights were shattered to
agments. A part of the casing of the
pole also was broken out. The automo-
bile was uniniured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
JURY GIVES HER $50.
Hulda FOrsberg Was Injured When
Struck by Motorcycle.

For injuries which she received when
she was run down by a motorcycle, a
jury in Judge Dana's court awarded
Hulda Forsberg judgment for $50 against
Ernest Miller. She asked 5000 for in
juries which resulted from the accident.
Mrs. Forsberg was hurt last July while
walking north on California avenue. She
was walking in the street at the time and
testified that she did not know of Miller's
approach on a motorcycle and that the
man gave no arning Several or the
woman's ribs were broken and for sew
eral weeks she was under the care of a
Musician.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
PANKEY GETS ONE.
New Mexico Senate Ballots for United
States Senator.

Santa Re, N. M, June 1.-THE state
senate sprang a surprise at noon today
by balioting for United States senator
to succeed Albert B. Fall, whose term
expires March A, 1913.
The ballot resulted:
RepUb.fcanS-Albert B. Fall, Is; w.
H. Andrews, l; B.. F. Pankey, 1.
Observation-Disclosures Burkhart, 1;
Felix Martinez, 8; E. c. Debaca, 2; H.
B. FerS"son, 1.
The house took no ballot but tomor-
row noon the senate will go to the
house for a Joint ballot.
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veyy york Money Market.

New York, June 4-MONEY-Money on
call 2A per cent: ruling rate, "a per cent;
closing bid 2z per cent; omered ~ per
cent and 80 days, 3 per cent; 6 months, 3s
G3% per cent
LOSE: Prime mercantile paper, 81 to
4 per cent
Sterling exchange firm with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at S4.s4.60 for go day
hills and at $4.S7.10 for demand. Com
merciaI bills, S4S3%.
SILVEVR-Mexican dollars, 48c-
BONDSlGovernment bonds steady. rail-
road bonds firm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Word has been received at the home
IF Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Alsdorf of 224
North Locust street of the death of
their grandson, Master Louis M. Ais
dorf. of Denison, Texas. Mr..
Fred Alsdorf, the father of h boy viii
accompany the remains here. Funeral
arrangements will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

By giving her name to the new dis
tr1ct OF Ontario, Princess Patricia,
the English kings cousin. is the lat.
est member of royalty to get into
n gazeteerss During the past three
the British sovereign fam
ilies have written their names quite
extensively on the maps. Maryland
was named in honor of Henrietta
Maria. whose husband granted it to
George Calvert. the first Lord Baiti-
more. The Carolinas are named after
Charles II. while Georgia was named
in honor OF George II. IN whose
reign 1t was colonized. An island
was named after Princes Patricia's
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., the good
Queen Charlotte. and her grand par
ents, Queen Victoria and Prince AL.
bert, are lavishly concentrated on
the mana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
WIFE GETS THE BULK.
Mrs. Pears Receives Four-FYfths of
Husbands Estate.

The suit of John E Pears, who died
last October, was compromised today;
Rose Pears, wife of the deceased, will
receive about four-fifths of the
estate, and amounting to about $22,-
900, and the balance amounting to
from $4,000 to $4,000 will be divided
among other heirs. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

The members of the Topeka Traffic bu.
reau will hold a meeting in the rooms OF
the Commercial club Thursday evening.
A lunch will be served at $3.50 o'clock. The
object of the meeting is to acquaint the
members with the work of the bureau
and to talk over rate conditions IN TO
naka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

S. E. Thacher, aged 45 years, died
this morning at the home of his broth
or. DR.. NJ. Thatcher, at Turon, Kan.
He is survived by his widow, who be-
fore their marriage was Miss Jea-
DIETRICH, and three children, Leon1l
Margery and Sanford, who were witt
him when he died. He was the son OF
the late S. M. Thacher and lived in
Topeka nearly all his life He suf-
fered an attack of pneumonia two
months ago while employed on the Sa-
lima Union and death resulted from tho
after effects. The funeral will be held
Wednesday from the home of Mrs.
TEACHERS mother. Mrs. J. A. Deitricn.
at 80 Polk street, but the hour has
not been determined and will be an
bounced later.
The funeral of Walter Wellman, who
died Monday at his home at 1924 North
kansas avenue, will be held at 1c
O'Clock Wednesday at his home. L.
torment in Rochester cemetery. The
funeral will be private except to in
innate friends.
The funeral of r. G. Newell, an old
resident of Elmont, who died Sunday
evening. was held today at 8 p. M.
Burial was in Half Day cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
Good Things to Eat
Makes the Nation Cash.

The awful list of injuries on a Fourth of
July staggers humanity. Set over against
it. however. is the wonderful healing, by
Bucklen's ATnica Salve, of thousands,
who suffered from burns, cuts, bruises.
bullet wounds or explosions. It's the quick
healer of boils, ulcers. eczema, sore lipa
or piles. Is cts at Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Columbia Council No. 50 knights and
Ladies of Security will hold an open NEE
ing and free entertainment given by Miss
Ceora Ianham and her class on Thurs
day evening at Lincoln Post hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Charles L. was arrested 70
day on a state charge sworn to by H. w.
Charles. superintendent of the Industrial
school. Daugherty has been at the In
dustrial school for some time and pecoh-
ing dissatisfied ran away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
lincoln Pos. Attention.

The members are requested to meet
at Washburn college to take part in
tho flag pole exercises at 1:30 p. m.
Wednesday.
T M MILLER, Adjutant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Ray Woolverton returned to ChlcaSc
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Woolverton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Work is being rushed on the under
ground circuit of the Western Union Tele-
graph company and in a short time the
poles on Kansas avenue which have been
a bone of contention for some time VIII
be cut down. Some of the wires are be
ing connected up In the basement or the
Western Union today, but Manager
CarswelI could not name a definite time
when the work would be completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
WEATHER RECORD.

The following are observations OF the
United States weather bureau for the ~
hours ending at z O'Clock his morntng.
giving the high mark yesterday and the
lowest point recorded last night:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Little Pupil-Wha is an anticlimax?
Sufragist Teacher-The mayor who asks
a delegation of modern clubwomen If
their husbands know they're ut"-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Ice cream and cake 10 cents, WedneS
dav evening. June S. Westlawn park, 10TH
and West streets. Free band concert
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t

Hens for this column may be 'phoned
to Bell 1929, Ind. 1858 Blue of the State
Journal office.1
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Margaret E. Sangster Dead.

Newark, June Margaret E. Sang
ster, the author, died today at her
home in Glenridge, N. J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04

Farm Butter, extra choice, lib. Csc
Pineapples, very large, each Zoe
crate "a Pineapples, large size
for ..S2.25
Evaporated Milk. sc cans, 3
for . .1Oc
Lemons. nice ones, good size.
dOz. zoe
Peanut Butter. fancy quality.
10. =.
Apples Nc. 10 cans, New York
state apples ........ .4Oc
Blackberries. No. 10 cans. solid
lrulI . QUO
Macaroni, 1Oc pkg, 2 for 15c
Boiled Ham, sliced thin, Id. 35c
Nectarines, especially nice fruit,
10. .
Prunes, good size. fancy fruit,
10. .1oc
Peaches, dried in halves, MIC
yellow fruit, lib. .15c
Apricots, evaporated high quail
lty, 2 lbs.
Ginger Snaps. good quality, lb.6c
Cornstarch, Kingsford's, the
4 0LdAludIu &OIH 0ldTCD, OIL the
country, 2-10c pkgs.. .15c
Matches, sc boxes, 8 for. Toe
Olives, Queens, large jar. ca. 23c
Mackerel, fancy, new stock. ca.
at
Breakfast Bacon, hin strips, 3
to 5 lb. average, b.......1O
Celery Relish. large 10c jar &c
NJ -
ira good, 1 lb. cartons. .35c
Butter, Meadow Gold Cream
ery, plain wrapper. Id. ..3Oc
Radishes, fresh and crisp.
punch .
Oranges. fancy navels, not the
smallest, 2 dozen........25c
Laundry Soap. Cudahy's Dia-
mond c, 8 bars Csc; Pearl
White, Z bars Csc; White
Rose, 10 bars csc; Wood
chuck. II bars ..........25c
Lard. choice rendered, pure
Hog Lard. lb. .........12Mc
Flour, Queen of Tampa" high
patent, AS lbs. ........$1.45
Soda Crackers-Finest little
square ones, Id. ........7%c
country gal
ION QUO
Basket Fired Japan Tea. Pride
of Chicago brand. This is a
coo tea, but it is put up in
"A and Il lb. pkgs., n will
sell special for, h. ......4Oc
Baking Powder, 25 oz cans. egg
ular Csc values. can .....1Sc
Pancake Flour, Young America.
2 10c pkgs. for ........15c
Hominy, large cans. 1Oc val
ueS
Fl Pounds C1 nm
Sugar PA SVV
Best Cane GRADUATED where
you leave an order amounting
to SIS.
@9SNS&GIOH5~
SUppA,Tf[E BEST FAMILIES NTCPHH1A
Both Phones $50.
Corner 9Th and .Jacksoi
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|. Coffee Market.

New York Coffee Market
New York, June 4-COFFEE-Rio No. z,
14Ac. Futures closed steady, July, 1873;
March, 1851.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-04
LOCAL MENTION.

Topeka's nearest natural picnickinS
ground is Lakewood park. An easy walk
out South Kansas avenue.
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A1GEND16HNT TO T4D 0o1bT1TUTI0N OF THE 0TA1D
 or A1xAN0A6.

Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing joint resolution, proposing an amendment to the State Constitution, was passed by the General Assembly at it's regular session of 1911, and that the same will be submitted to the cleo tors of the State at the next general election, to be held Monday, Septem- ber g. 1912. for adoption or rejection:
 Proposed Amendment No. Ia.
 That the following article shall be proposed as an amendment to the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas, which. when agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House and adopted by a majority of the electors of the State voting at the next general election for senators and representatives, shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Arr kansas:
 That all capital invested within the next ten years in this State in the manufacturing of cotton and fiber goods in any manner. shall be and Is hereby exempt from taxation for a pc- riod of seven years next. after and from the time the person, persons, com pany or corporations have begun the business of said manufacturing"
 The above resolution was filed In the ofiice of the Secretary of State ydA May 2s. 1911.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this l2th day of February. 1912
 EARLE w. HODGES,
 tsean Secretary of State.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of ths authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court of Monroe codnty made and entered on the 2oth day of February. 1912. in certain cause (No. 3li3) then pending between Margaret Tait, complainant, and Parker Joyner and Victoria Joyner, defendants, the undersigned. as Commissioner of sad court. will offer for sale a. public vendue to the highest bidder, at the west door of the county court house in which said court Is held, in the couiy of Monroe, within the hours prescribeN by law, Nor judicial sales, on the 22nd day of April N9l2, the following described real estate. to-wit:
 East l-2 of lots 3sy yb9, Al and 42 Kelly's addition to the cit,s of Brinkley in onroe county. Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On credi, of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree oi said court in said cause. with approved security. bearing interest at the rate of per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and lien being retained on the premises sold 10 secure the pay met of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 10th day of March 1912. JNO. s. BLACK,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
 C. F. CREENLEE. Attorney.
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Moro Items

Qlite a crowd of the young folks took a trip to Helena on last Sunday to take look at the high water that the mighty Miss issippi is throwing over that city.
 Married: On Wednesday Mir. Jerome McGowan to Miss May Paslay. The writer joins with their friends in wishing them long life and prosperity.
 W. S. Humphries. the genial manager of the Moro Mere. & Gin Co.,. was on the sick list last week.
 Mis-, Rhoda Partin. who for the last two weeks has bean sick is at this writing greatly improved.
 Sunday school opened up again last Sabbath. Sometime ago it was discontinued on account of exceedingly bad weather. The attendance wa, good and prom isc to be better before many more Sundays pass.
 On account of the high water t c Me nphis paper did not reach Moro last Sunday. We are all very sorry of that indeed as we can't very well keep tab on the water and we are not out of the danger zone.
 S;l.col is progressing nicely, t ossn tie atteadaac, is not q ] 9 as large as eretofora as quite a number arg u take up .rm work. While others just
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l6.592 Bales in Monroe
 County, 1911 Crop.

The U. s. Government Report
 issued Apr. 15, 1912, shows the following interesting comparison in the cotton crops of 1909, 1910 and 1911 in Monroe and adjoin- ling counties. The total number ,of bales ginned as shown by the government count was as fol ,oNs:
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simply got tired of studying.

I forgot to say last week that Homer Paslay, who was formerly connected with the Paslay & Chaffin Co.,. has bought the store recently occupied by c. H. Hol- well and will continue to run the business. His many friends are invited to call on him there, and he assures them all the coun- try. and he assures them all the courtesy and good will any man is able to give.
 EAGLE EYE.
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Monroe County Republi'
 cans to Meet.

A Republican County Conven- tion for Monroe County will be held on the SOth day of April. 1912, in Brinkley, Ark, at ? p. m., for the purpose gof electing delegates to the Republican State Convention, to elects.a county committee for tBa next two years. and to transact such other business as may come before the Convention. The chairman and secretary of the different town ships will call their township conventions before April 3Oth for the purpose of electing dele gates to the County Convention.
 M. R. STIMSoN, Chairman. Attest:
 H. J. LUCAS. Secretary.
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pead ones.

Dead Ones.
 Why. three generations of my fam. hy havo lived and died in this coun, try he boasted. before your ances- tors were able to raise the amount they needed to come over in the steer. age"
 Very: true. But those three genera. tions oi your family are still dead ones. believe