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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14
The BONDED DEBT.
Cities of Kansas Add $1,000. 900 in a
Year.

In one year the bonded Indebtedness of
Kansas cities of the first and second class
has increased nearly four million dollars
according to report issued today by
State Auditor w. E. Davis. The bonded
Indebtedness as reported to the auditor
is now SIS, 03S, $50 as against a bare SAL
0o0Oo0 a year ago 1t is clear from the
face Of the returns that not all of the
Kansas towns have reported the indebt-
edness and that the outstanding indebted
ness of these towns is much larger.
The returns show that the county bond
ed Indebtedness is SO 359 391. civ and
township Indebtedness s2s.00s. S67: and
school district bonds to the amount of
81, 670592 OF county debts, Wyandotte i
by far the heaviest bonded and shows
s.. 2S6eco of liabilities in this class. Its
city and school district debts are also
larger than those of other counties anu
shows S7,74f, $50 city bonds and 1892 500
school district bonds outstanding- Doli-
phan county has $4,000 in county indeDt-
edness. Leavenworth county S6+5, 20, Atch-
ison 1893. coo. Sedgwick S266, G43, Shawnee
S199. COO Barton. Brown, Butler. Cherokee.
Cheyenne Elk. Ellis. Ellsworth Cove.
Harvey. Jefferson, Jewell. Labette. Mar
SHALL Mcpherson, Miami, MITCHELL Mont
gome<y, Usage, Phillips. Pottawatomie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14

for the erection of the posts. II COM
n1issioners meeting several months ago
Mayor Billiard and Commissioner Stotts
argued that the posts be made in To-
peka, but the motion yTas over ruled
b. the other commissioner; they favor
ed home industries, but had placed the
final decision in the hands of property
owners, who desired a certain style of
PC st that could not be manufactured
i'll town. Although the mistake is so
slight-the bolts OF the base are a
fraction of an inch too lnrg-the lower
part of the post will have to be en-
tirely recast. The new White Way ex-
terds from Kansas avenue to the Santa
F,e depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14

Republic Russell Sheridan, Wallace,
Washington, Wilson and Woodson coun-
ties do not report any county bounded m
debtedneSS.
OF city bonds Sedgwick has s1,716,26S.
Shawnee $, 232.37S, and Montgomery 81
III see. With the exception of Wyandotte,
these are the only counties in the million
dollar. class. The counties which do n3t
report any city bonded Indebtedness are
Cove Grant. Morton, Sherman ana
Stevens counties.
Greeley county is alone in not report
ing any bonded indebtedness in its school
districts. In this list, shawnee Is not I3ii
behind Wvandotte and has $3.50, 46I in
school district debts. Montgomery has
S277. ICE, Reno s219. 400. Sedgwick is second
on the list with S571500, Leavenworth mas
$50 $50 and other counties are under the
5000 coo mark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14
SHIPS MADE UNsINKABLE.
Lessons Learned From Titanic Disas-
ter Result in Changes to Gigantic

The cable this morning brings the
news that the White Star liner Gigan-
tic is definitely to be provided with
an inner bottom at a cost of no less
than S35O,O0O, and the loss of 10000
cubic feet of carrying capacity. Still
another ship now being planned is al
so to be safeguarded in this manner.
Thus one great lesson OF the Titanic
disaster has been learned, and by
this action another step taken toward
the day of the practically safe pas
senger steamship Gratifying as this
is it remains a sorroWful thought
that this change in construction was
purchased by such a frightful waste
of valuable human lives, particularly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14
DRUGS
EexU0Ez cEtxsky
CUTRATE

Freshness counts as well as low
prices
Buying direct from the makers. and
fast selling gives you the utmost in
quality and freshness.
Quality and freshness is the keynote
to our success and low prices
Her. are some CT our every day
prices: Peruna, S5c-; Paine's Celery
Compound, s5c.; Hoods SarsapariIIa,
90c: Ayers Sarsaparilla. 9Oc.: S. s. s..
small. S5c.; S. S. s., large, $3.50; Pink
hams Compound. s5c-; Pinkham' s
Blood Purifier. S5e.; Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, S5c.; Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, S5c.. Syrup of Figs,
45c; Castoria, soc.
SsEH0TA AoGsztsS
500 West Tenth.
Telephone 450 Free Delivery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14
TOPEKA CONFERENCE.
Begins Tonight at the Euclid Avenue
Church.

The annual Topeka district confer
ence of the Methodist church will be-
gin this evening at the Euclid Avenue
NJ r. church and continue until We'd
nesday evening. The program this
evening will consist of a song service
at 1880 O'Clock followed by an address
on Successful Evangelism" at s
o'clock b. the Rev. J. W. Reed
Thirty-five churches will be represent
ed at the meeting.
Tuesday morning DR.. +. L. LoveIand
Will speak at $50 O'Clock on The
Preacher as Man. At 2:3O in the
afternoon he will speak on The
PREACHER as Preacher Other in
teresting addresses are on the pro-
gram. Luncheon will be served in the
noon hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14

enough, the forward part Of the shin
was protected against the effect Of
colIislon with icebergs. even then rec
ognized as a menace to navigation al
though there We're not then ocean IN
ers blowing through the fog at 20
knots an hour.-New York Evening
Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14

Fourth Street White Way Held Up.
The White Way on Fourth street will
be delayed a couple of weeks because
the base of the posts is q o. an inch too
long. The mistake was made by the
Missouri firm who received the contract
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14

Journal Ads Get Results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-14

MOI haprce
in
year free in
O
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

WillimantiC, Danielson and Putnam.

when a petition originating with the cotton company was put in circulation among lot holders in St. James ceme- tery for their signatures to an agree ment that they would not object to the further raising of the dam of the mill company across the Asawaga river at Water street. The desire of the com pany that contemplates taking over the plant is to develop greater water power, which can only be obtained by increas- ing the height of the dam. A repre- sentative of the Danielson Cotton com pany said Tuesday that upon the se- curing of the right to do this hinged the sale of the property and that if the right is secured the deal can be closed at once.
 A few years ago the Danielson Cot ton company increased the height of the dam, paying damages to property owners along the stream for the extra howage rights secured. One result of this increase of flowage was, by seep- age, to flood many of the graves Tn parts of St. James cemetery near the river, in some cases to depth Of a foot or over. The further increase of the height of the dam, probably ny nine inches, would, of course, force l still greater quantities of water through the soil and Into the burial ground.
 The object of the petition is to find l out how the holders of the lots re- | gard the proposal here outlined. This 1 of course, cannot be definitely ascer- tained until they have been asked tC sign.
 It was said Tuesday that the objee- 1 tion might be overcome by an agree | ment of the mill company to meet th' l cost of the transfer of bodies from tB' l affected section of St. James cemeter9
 to the new Holy Cross cemetery or 1 Maple street.
 The petition when completed will b. | referred to Rt Rev. J. J. Milan, bishol of the diocese, at Hartford. A numbe 1 of naIness were signed to it Tuesdal afternoon, and Joseph Gareau,w who wa | circulating it, said he had met witt
 only one refusal to sign. The petition 1 does not pledge the cotton company t meet any expense that may result a
 the cemetery in consequence of thei
 desire to increase the height of tn
 dam.
 Moosup Man Found Dead.
 Thomas Douglas. 57, a mason, wa
 found dead at his home in Moosu
 Tuesday morning Medical Examine 1 Adams viewed the body. Heart diseas
 was given as the cause of death. NJ
 Douglas is survived by his wife an
 children.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
MoosUP TEAM WITHDRAWs.
May Have the Effect of Disruptng the Leasue-Wauregan, Jewett City and TaftViIIe Remain.

The Moosup team of the Eastern
 Connecticut league has withdrawn
 from the organization. Unless some
 team can be secured at once to replace
 Moosup the action may mean the dis
 ruption of the league The circuit this
 year has included only four towns.
 The withdrawal leaves only three
 Wauregan, Jewett City and Taftyille.
 This number is not sufficient to war
 rant organized baseball.
 w. Dyke Cogsweu. Dayvile, secre-
 tary Of the league, said Tuesday that he could not say just what the effect on the league would be- N R. Bruce Wauregan, president of the league, was Moosup. Mir Cogswell said, but he had heard nothing from him for several days.
 Moosup never became real enthusi- astic about league ball, and this is hard to understand, for Moosup has always had good teams and boomed l the game. Peter Cantra. the manager ! of the team that has been withdrawn. never posted his $25 forfeit at the be- ginning of the season, as the rules of | the league require that teams may l live up to their obligations. nor, ac- cording to a league official, has he met other obligations.
 The season of 1912 has been a hard l one for the league. Weeks of the late winter and spring were wasted in dick l erings over which towns should be in I the circuit. Agreements, partial or 1 complete were reached and discarded and eventually d four-team organiza : 1 ton was gotten together to play what : looked an interesting schedule. Neither 1 Putnam nor Dayville-Old league towns | were included.
 The hope now is that some team can be sucured 10 take Moosup's end Of the schedule and finish the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
Persanals.


 William M. Turhbull was in Boston Tuesday.
 Manager W M. Lewis of the Rock vile Willimantic Gas & Electric Light Co. was in the city Tuesday.
 A. L. French of Church street was Hartford visitor Tuesday,
 John McDonough leaves the latter part of the week for two weeks stay in New Hampshire.
 President C. L. Beach of the Con nectieut agricultural college at Storrs was in the city on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Charles H. Starr of Charleston West Va, Is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs Wilson E. Wilnaarth of Wind ham road.
 Valette D. Stearns has sold his cot tage at Pleasure Beach, Waterford to Charles Barrows of Mansfield.
 George P. Madden of Norwich was in Willimantic Tuesday.
 John P. Murphy of Norwich was Z Wilimantic visitor Tuesday afternoon
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Rathbun of He. bron were guests of local friends or | Tuesday,
 ] Attorney Charles A. Capen of thii 1 city and Judge L. J. Storrs 0 i Mansfield were in Hartford Tuesda! 1 attending a meeting of the trustees o | the Connecticut agricultural college
 Miss Viola Chesbro of Taftville wa ] a recent guest of Miss Aldea F. Mo I reau of Jackson street and attendet 1 the social dance in Washburn hall ol Monday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
CHAS. J. JOHNSON HELD UP. Two Men Attempt to Stop North
 GrosVenordaIe Man.

Representative Charles J. Johnson of North Grosvenordale, who was one of the representatives of the town of Thompson in the last legislature, was assaulted in an attempt at highway robbery while on his way home from his store in North Grosvenordale, at about a quarter of 10 o'clock Monday night.
 Mir. Johnson was held up and as- saulted by two men, who knocked him down. His cries for help frightened the men away, and they got no part of the nearly $500 in money that he had on his person. Monday night is pay night in the mills in that town and it is supposed that the highwaymen knew that MT. Johnson would have a large amount of money on his person. The men that, held him up are not known but they are believed to be persons who live in North Grosvenordale or vicinity.
 They planned their attack well catching MT. Johnson in one of the poorly lighted sections of the village but they evidently lacked the nerve tC | carry out their intent after MT 1 Johnson's cries threatened to brint | aid No satisfactory description of thu men was obtained. but it is understood l that one was tall and the other short 1 MT. Johnson's head and face showed on Tuesday the effect of the assaul
 made upon him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

Pev William H. Salmon, D.D., of Yale university addressed the students of the Windham high school Tuesday morning. He, discussed the entrance of high school graduates to college and showed in many ways how some of these students were unfit for the big task they had undertaken. One must be physically and mentally able to stand the strain n. order to do ones- self the justice one should. If a per- son is lacking in either of these at tributes ik Is a waste of time and mon ey to send him to college, There is no reason WhX a person with these assets should not have a college education. if he desines one, no matter how humble his circumstances may be-"
 There is a scholarship offered by E6win Miner of Plainfield, to Yale. Jdnd this year a new method of giving scholarships has been established. One scholarship is awarded to each coun- ty and one to each large city. These scholarships amount to $155 in college and Sl6S in the scientific school, It is a great honor he said, to be a Plainheld student at Yale. In con- eludins. Dr. Sallmop said The reuul- sites for a sucoeasful college course are an earnest desire and thirst for knowledge and culture
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
-eHa--aa '-sa-e-.a------~ ELks AS HOSTS.
Dispense Lavish Hospitality on Annual
 Ladies' Night.

Tuesday night was an important one in the doings of Putnam lodge of Blks during 1912, for at that time the wearers of the antlered fraternal but tons gave their annual ladies' night entertainment, which was up to the high level for such affairs that has always been maintained by the or ganization. Members and their lady friends were present not only from Putnam, but from Danielson, Webster and other surrounding towns in which the local lodge has Jurisdiction. At o'clock there was concert by Collins singing orchestra of Marlboro, Mass the following being the pro- gramme:
 March-AAmerican Conquest,
 Greenewald Xylephone solo-Le Serent, Gautier
 Burt Burhoe Vocal solo--Geod-Bye. My Love Good bye, Witmark
 George E. Hardy Xylophene duet--Nstional Emblem,
 Messrs. Burhoe and Bley Trombone solo-Down on the Farm,
 Harlon
 Bert Cartwright Brass duet-Blende and Brunette, Woeden Messrs. Hardy and Cartwright Finale-At the Farm, Gay As is always the case at such events under the auspices of the local organ 1 izatien, a fine lunch was served. Dan- | cling was also one of the features o1 1 the evening.
 The committee in charge of the ar engagements was James B. Tatem. Jr. 1 chairman; Ralph E. Thurston, Jesst l E. Rich, Prosper Vegiard, M. M. Dwy- | CT
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
JEWETT CITY
pr. Holmes Reports for Grand Lodge Eastern Connecticut Conference of The Kings Daughters.

Dr. $. II. Holmes the delegate from Reliance lodge No 29. I. c. c. F., 10 the session of the grand lodge in New Haven. gave a report of the session at the regular meeting of the order on Monday evening. He reported the de- gree work Tuesday evening the finest he ever witnessed.
 X. D. Convention.
 The ninth annual conference of The Kings Daughters of New London, windham and Holland counties will be entertained by Dorcas circle at the Methodist church this "Wednesday morning and afternoon The morning session begins at 10.30, and the after noon session at 1.30. Lunch is served at 12.9O by the Methodist Ladies Aid society.
 Borough Notes.
 Golden Links circle of The King S Daughters entertained Silver Links cidcle in the Congregational vestry on Monday evening.
 Mrs. Fred s. Brown is visiting her sister, Mrs. Samuel Green. in Provi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
SOUTH COVENTRY LIBRARY
Ground Broken for Booth Dimoek Me-
 moriaI Tuesday.

Tuesday ground was broken for the Booth Dimock memorial library at South Coventry. Exercises were held at o'clock and were attended by members of the library committee one hundred and fifty school children, and many of the citizens of the village.
 Dr. w l.. Higgins, president of the library committee. delivered an ad- dress J. M. A. Darrach, architect M. II. Sanger. landscape architect, and Charles l.. Fraser one of the contrac- tors, were also present. They ad- vanced the information that the build ing would be completed in SS working days
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

leader has. written the Connecticut Fair management. saying he cannot speak at Charter Oak park, Labor day. on account of another engagement.
 Deep River.-By September Of the present year the electric service is to be extended to this town and Super intendent Smith says that light or power can be furnished 10 individuals by that date.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

of the goth anniversary of the Milford Wheel club is to be a banquet served in the Pembroke hotel at Woodmont. The date is June 10.
 Noank.-It Is reported that 800 clerks and stenographers who wanted to come in one company to Noank have decided to come in relays, as there is
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

no means other than tents of providing for that number at any one time.
 Middetown.-Rev J. A. Churchill, pastor of the South Farms Methodist church, has announced his allegiance to the socialist party, and become a full fledged member of local No. 26.
 Hartford Mitchell, the labor
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
To Commemorate Dorr RebelIian.

culty they have not previously experi- eneed.
 To Commemorate Dorr Rebellian.
 Over at Chepachet, across the Rhode Island border. arrangements are be- ing made for an anniversary observ- ance of the famous Dorr war; It is
 understood that the peculiar old up rising will be recalled in a special , manner.
 Gift of Apple Trees for Baby Gros- Venor. An orchard of 100 fine apple trees has recently been set out at Hamlet farm, Pomfret Center. The trees were | gift by friend of the Grosvenol family to the infant son of John P 1 Grosvenor, who is an heir to the i'm portant Grosyenor estate. The treel I in the course of time are expected t yield a considerable income.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
citv Nntss-

Miss Alma Martin of Bradley street entertained the Tuesday club yester- day afternoon
 Mrs s. F. Shaw and Mrs S M. Wheelock were in Worcester Monday.
 Mrs. C. F. Waterman spent Tuesday in Providence.
 A. Macdonald has been in Hartford recently.
 H. Jerome Mann of New York city is spending a few days in Putnam with his parents, Mr and Mrs. II. J Mann of Pleasant avenue.
 Mrs. c. E. Pratt of Bradley street is the guest of her parents, Mr. ant Mrs. Wood, in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
Brief State News

Goshen.-N. w Taft of West Gosh en has contributed s10, GOO to the cause of prohibition. Mr. Talts original pledge was for S2,000
 Meriden-Julius F. Neumann, or ganist and choirmsster of St An drew's church, will sail June 1g on the Lusitania, for two months vacation.
 New Havsn.--The directors of the New Haven road on Saturday voted s4, ,00o 900 for the identification of the road from Stamford to New Haven.
 Milford. d.-The celebration In honor
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
OBITUARY
stowsll L. surnham.

Stowel l.. Burnham of Nortlr-Wind-
 ham, died Monday evening a little after II o'clock at St. Josephs nos
 pltal from chronic nephritis. He had been in poor health for number of months past but was not taken Lo the hospital until Monday evening and died within an hour after his admis- sion. He was a native of North Wind ham and by occupation was a farmer. There survive a widow, a mother Mrs. Edward L. Burnham of North Wind ham, a sitser Miss Ellen Burnham of Boston, Mass, and brother. John Porter Burnham of North Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
RHoADEs NOT GUILTY.
Verdict Returned by Jury in Superior
 Court on Tuesday.

Tuesday in the superior court in the ease of the state vs, Edgar Rhoades of this city, charged with attempting to defraud the state of Connecticut with a padded bill for work done in cennec- ton with a contract at the Connecti- cut agricultural college at Storrs, the attorneys occupied n9Ssrfy all day in arguing the case. In the morning At ktns, the sub-Cont Tractor. who did tbe painting on the fob in question, was called for a Farther brief examination
 and then the evidence was closed.
 Frosecutlng Attorney E. Frank Bug
 pee was the first to argue. He inves-
 tlsatHd the case at the request of GoE Simeon D. Baldwin. He spoke af length relative to the case and the evidence submitted by the state which
 indicated that the accused was guilty
 Of the charge against him.
 Attorney Samuel B. Harvey spoke
 Tor the accused maintaining that the
 state lad not proved any case against his client, MT. Rhoades. who there
 fore should be acquitted.
 A recess was taken at 1 o'clock for lunch, and at 2 o'clock States At torney Charles E. Searls closed the arguments for the state He said that thS toSbinloHS Ol AlklnS was the real basis of the action. but that was only tne starting point. There was a mig ] ger in the woodpile and the state and , jury ought to pull out that nigger and [ see who he is States Attorney Searls | concluded his arguments at 2.52 Judge 1 Case delivered his charge to the jury that lasted fifteen minutes and was ] clear, concise and fair minded | charge The jury retired at 3.07 Judge | Case then excused the extra jurors 1 for the remainder of the day, telling | them to appear this Wednesday, | morning at 10 o'clock
 The jury remained out 53 minutes | returning with verdict of not guilty |, Court was then adjourned until ter
 o'clock this "Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
Sues to Recover sz5 pamauss.

Papers have been served in a civil action instituted by w. A. King against Antoni Klosinisli and Helena Klosciniski for the recovery of S75 damages, whereby property consisting of land and buildings on Ash street were attached Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff A. J. Greenslit. The case is returnable before Justice of the Peace Curtis Dean June Is at 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
Meeting of Polish Branch of l. W. w.

Tuesday evening a meeting of the Polish branch of local No 165, l. w. w., was held in the armory on Valley street. Joseph Schmidt, a national organizer, was the principal speaker although oue or two local men made remarks lt is expected that arrange meuts for the test meeting will be completed before the close of the Week when it is definitely known what speakers will be present
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
Murray s Boston Store WilIimantic, Conn. / /
SUIT CASES AND BAGS

Straw Suit Cases. for summer vaca- tions. thoroughly lined and with strong steel frame. protected corners, with or without straps. from s1.00 and up.
 Straw Bags in 4 sizes, IA inches soc, IS inches soc, IS inches $l0O, 20 inches S1IO.
 Small size Straw Cases 45c. soc and Soc each.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
THIRTY PRISONERS AT JAIL
Smallest Number Housed There in
 Fifteen Years.

The number of prisoners in the county jail at Brooklyn is down to about thirty, which is the smallest number incarcerated there since the building was reconstructed about 15 years ago. A remarkable absence of eases before all of the minor courts of the county is responsible for this. For long period four or five years ago there were at times more than 100 prisoners in the jail.
 Contracts are being made between the town and the teachers in the pub lie schools for the school year that is to commence in September next Whether or not any of the present strong staff of teachers will fail to return is not known.
 Theater Managers Observe Law
 Managers of picture thesters in Put nam are paying strict heed to the rul- ing of Judge Fuller of the city court that the statute relative to allowing children under the legal age to attend their shows unless accompanied by a parent or guardian Or some adult per son appointed by such persons. The little people are meeting with a diffi-