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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
POLICE ARE "SORE."
1t Is About Governors Parole of Laura
Wisdom.

There is decided bitterness in police
circles over the recent pardon of Laura
Wisdom, colored, who was arrested
again yesterday charged with highway
robbery The woman served only one
day in the state prison when convicted
on a similar charge some time ago,
the officers say, when she was paroled,
and subsequently, about two weeks
ago, was pardoned.
THE woman has made an immense
amount of trouble for u.s. Chief Morris
Jenkins says. ''She is a bad one for
fair, one of the worst in the bottoms"
Numerous complaints against the
woman have come to the attention of
the police, but evidence against her
has been hard to get. Nearly three
years ago, in company with another
colored woman. Laura was accused of
assaulting and robbing Thomas
charge she was convicted and an ap-
peal to the supreme court ended in
affirmation. She went to the state
prison on a commitment. But almost
Immediately her attorney, W. /. Janl-
son. followed with a parole from the
governor She spent one day in prison.
the police say. Then she was par
doned.
Less than two weeks ago complaint
was made to the police by Mexican
Ia bOrer that the WISDOM woman anu
another had robbed him of about $50
The case was investigated and the po-
lice were convinced that the charge was
true. But no evidence could be secured,
both women denying the accusation.
Last Saturday night, however, in COM
pany, it is charged, with Carrie Parrish.
another police character, the Wisdom
woman is said to have held up and
robbed Robert Culley, an elderly Eng
lishman The hOld-up was staged near
the corner of Second and Monroe
streets as the victim was going to the
home of friends he was visiting at 12s
Monroe street. In the melee another
white man, Harry Hewitt. attempted to
interfere and was driven away, he
says, by a knife drawn by Carrie Par
rish Both men identified the Women
yesterday that are being held by the
police. The officers believe they have
a clear case against both of them, and
hope this time a parole will not lib
crate either of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
The BOY GIVES UP
Lawrence Morris Sorry His
Brother May Die.
Didn't Intend to Hit Him When
He Fired Rifle.

Kansas City. Dec 30.-Lawrence Nor
ris 16 years old, who shot and danger
ously wounded his brother, Mckinley,
Is years old at their home, Kansas City,
Kansas, last Friday after the latter had
bested him at wrestling surrendered to
the police this afternoon. The lad
rushed breathlessly into the Usage ave-
nue. station.
I'm Lawrence Norris" he said,
simply. Il shot my brother, Mckinley
last Friday The paper this morning
said he was about to die and I want to
see him and tell him that L did not
mean to hurt him, let alone kill him.
Z I know I was awful mad
but honest, 1 just shot to scare him.
I just saw him in the road running,
and sort of pointed the gun at him
and pulled the trigger.
'I- never - thought of this,
but I've been thinking about it ever
SINCE
Ever SINCE meant a whole lot. the
way Lawrence told it. Since the shoot
ing Friday afternoon he had been
hiding OUT around the outskirts OF
the city, sleeping in sheds, almost freeZ-
ing in the chilly nights.
The boy was locked up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
READY FOR KIENE.
Work on New Sheriff's Residence Is
Completed.

Work in fitting up the sherif's resi-
dence connected with the county Jail tor
Sheriff eect L. L. Kiene practically has
been completed and the newly elected
sheriff expects to move into his new home
the last of this week. The work has
taken considerable time. and is a credit
to the county board under whose jurisdic-
ton it came. The building has been thor
oughly renovated New paper has been
hung on nearly all the walls, and the
woodwork inside has been newly var
nished throughout. Inasmuch old
radiators were not in working, order and
could not be repaired new radiators were
installed throughout the building.
The residence, as it has been renovated,
presents a very comfortable appearance
The residence is situated only half
block from the court house. where the
sheriffs office is located. and is connected
with the county Jail. placing the sheriff
where he has direct supervision over both
the Jail, which is in his custody, and the
office The residence never was occupied
by Sheriff Norton, he having preferred
occupy his own home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
SHOT AT ROBBERS.
OFFICER jackson Frustrated Attempt to
Rob Dwiggins' Grocery.

An attempt to burglarize the Cyrus
Dwiggins grocery at 1901 East Eighth
avenue was frustrated yesterday
morning when Policeman George A
jackson came upon two men crawling
out of a window. The officer fired at
the men as they fled, following them
until he lost them in the darkness.
Two sacks filled with loot that had
been taken from the store were found
by the officer on the sidewalk where
they had been dropped when the men
made their escape.
In attempting to fire on the burglars
Officer Jackson inadvertently dis
charged his weapon as he tried to pull
He believes he hit one of the men
with a bullet, as he says he fell in his
flight, but before the officer could
reach him he had struggled to his
feet again and was gone.
Chief Morris Jenkins declared at
noon today that he believes he knows
who the men are, and that he will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
PRIEST IS UNFROCKED
Rev. DR.. \. G. Mortimer Is Deposed
From the Ministry.

Philadelphia, Dec. 30.-The Rev. Dr. AL
fred G. Mortimer, who suddenly resigned
last week as rector of st. Marks Protest
ant Episcopal church here, has been de-
posed a priest. it was announced to-
day by Bishop Rhinelander following the
receipt of a letter by the bishop from Dr.
Mortimer in which the latter renounCed
the ministry. The unfrocking took place
in the presence of two priests of the
church in accordance with the canons of
the denomina ton.
In making the announcement, the
bishops secretary said:
1.-The matter is very serious and must
be made known to the ministers and
bishops of the church"
DR.. Mortimer, who was 81 years old, is
staying with a brother in Jersey City.
1t is said he intends to sail for England
shortly. He came to this city from Eng
land in 1877.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
REGULAR ITEMS

Hams, good cure, Swift & Co. pack
Id. 10 n c
Cornstarch, Kingford's, the best
10c packages, 2 for .......1 5c
Corn Syrup, yellow No. 10 cans. .33c
Rice, fancy Japan, lbs. for. Csc
Sauer Kraut, very fine, Id. Sc; gal. 25c
Wheat Germ Breakfast Food, just
like Cream of Wheat, lb. SIX. 25c
Cornmeal, fresh in bulk, lb....2c
Sweet Potatoes, nice ones, PIX. 25c
Pineapple, f. F. o. G. Csc cans .19c,
Buckwheat, pure lb. for 25c
Flour, high patent As. lb. sack ..$1.2O
Corn, a standard quality, 4 cans. .25c
Olives, in bulk, nice size, quart. .35c
Oranges, largest size, dozen. soc
Soap, White Rose, 10 large bars csc
Popcorn, White, Pearl. 3 lbs. for Zoe
Cider, per gallon ........---..2 zoe
Matches ...-..... 3 plNgs. Zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
Court Reporters to Meet Here.

The annual convention of the Kansas
Court Reporters association will b,
held in Topeka the last of next July
This was determined at a meeting of
the executive committee of the asso-
citation held at Kansas City last Sat
urday, of which c. D. Wellman, repor-
fer in the second division of the Shaw
nee county court, is a member. The
exact date for the convention has not
been determined, but it will be the last
part of July, when court work all over
the state is comparatively light A
feature of the convention will be speed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
TWO FILE ON ISLANDS
Wichita's Ball Park Is Taken Up as
Homestead.

Wichita Kan, Dec. 3O.-Two citi-
zens of Wichita filed on three islands
in the Big Arkansas river, a govern
ment stream, today under the home
stead law which the attorney general
of Kansas has held is applicable to
islands in the river. One of the islands
this city and is the location of a sum-
mer amusement park. The improve
ments are valued at 100000.
The other two islands are smaller
and are not occupied. The homestead
suits were filed in the district court
in this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
To Prevent Increase Price of Gas.

Truman T. Burr, Galena attorney,
chairman of the meeting held in Kan
to investigate the gas situation, has
called a second meeting to be held at
City hall, Kansas City, Kan, Friday,
January 3, at 2 O'Clock. A letter to
Mayor Billiard, a member of the COM
mittee, was received this morning, and
the mayor expects to go. 1.-THE city
attorneys are requested to be present.
said Mr.. Billiard, land 1 shall take w.
G. Ralston with me. 1 intend doing
everything possible to prevent an ad-
vance in the price of gas for Topeka
or other Kansas towns. Beyond this 1
cannot tell what will develop"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
Mary saum wants Divorce.

Nobody wants you If anybody got you
they would soon let you CO.
This, among other things, is the grounds
charged by Mrs. Mary A. Saum for a
divorce from Charles l. Saum in a petit
ton filed in the district court this morn
ing. She says some such expression as
that quoted has been favorfte with her
husband in haunting her. She charges
also that he has failed to provide properly
for her and her children, and that he is
addicted to the use of liquor.
They were married in April, 1907, she
says. At that time he brought three chill
dren by a former wife to live with them.
They have two additional children,
Charles, 4 years old. and Clara, ? years
old. She wants the custody of the younger
children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
lrIstmas Cantata at EucIid Church.

Euclid Avenue NJ. E. church was crowd
ed to capacity last night to hear the pro-
duct1on of the Christmas cantata, 1.-The
Prince of Peace" by the Euclid Choral
society. The production was one of the
biggest success ever attempted by the
society.
The solo parts were handled by Clar-
ence Mitchell, bass; T. S. Sanders, tenor;
=. B.. Hamlin, baritone; Miss Lillian
Mechem. alto; Miss Lola Sinclair, Miss
Mabel Nonken and Mrs. w. B. Burr,
sopranos. In the preliminary services be-
fore the cantata Mr.. Hamlin sang The
Birthday of a King" as an offertory-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

contests in which all of the members
will be invited to take part. There will
be four of. these contests, one at 15O
words a minute, one at IT'S words
minute on straight matter, and con-
tests in testimony at 200 and 220 words
a minute respectively. The entertain
ment for the visitors Who, with their
wives will probably number from 80
to 60. will be provided by C. D. Well
man and George A. Kline. reporters in
the local district court. The convention
will last two days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
WILL COST so CENTS.
Price to Distributing Company Will
Be 81 Cents.

Kansas City. Dec. 3O.-Receivers for til
Kansas Natural Gas company, which fur
nisheS gas to companies that supply the
in Kansas, reported to the federal court
here this afternoon. recommending an in
crease in the price to 81 cents a thousand
cubic feet. At that rate the cost to the
consumer would be near so cents thou
sand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

have them under arrest soon. In ad-
dition to the loot which was left in
the hurried escape, the burglars left
a pair of flannel gloves and two BIZ
cycles, evidently intended for use in
making a getaway with the swag.
These are expected to aid in identify
ing the burglars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
TUESDAY SPECIALS

Oatflakes in bulk, 8 ID. for. .25f
Eggs, April storage, the best ..
OOZ61 EOG
Grape Fruit, Florida, the
10c size, 2 for. .15G
Cabbage, hard Northern h.. 1e
so ID. .45c
Apples, choice Jonathan II
lbs. to the peck ..-. 400
Mutton Chops, tasty and ten
der, Id. ........... 1212e
Loin Steak, Premium quality,
h.. ...... .... .1Se
Beef Pot Roasts, cut from
Premium quality beef, 10. lie
Coffee, fresh roasted, Id. . .23e
Pure Hog Lard. lb. .12c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of John A. Hanley. whose
death took place Saturday night at his
home 1925 North Topeka avenue, will
be held Tuesday morning from the
Church of the Assumption at nine
O'Clock. interment in Mount Cavalry
cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
REV. STUCKEY DIES.
Aged Methodist Preacher Victim of
ParaIytic Stroke.

Wichita, Dec. 3O.-Rev. NJ. NJ. Stuckey,
aged SO years, retired Methodist minister
died at his home here today of paralysis.
He was well known in the southwest and
in Illinois.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

A claim of ]. H. Guy, local attorney,
against the estate of Charles w. Brad
shaw, formerly deputy marshal of the
county court, which was contested, oc-
cupied the probate court this morning.
Guy laims he owned a half interest in
the Bradshaw pool hall. This claim was
denied by the heirs of the estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
Word was re
death of Mrs

Word was received in Topeka of the
death of Mrs. R. R. Nelson's father,
Tunis Griffith, of Windsor, Canada.
Mr.. Nelson has gone to attend the
funeral which will be held in London.
Canada. the former home of the Crit
fifth family
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

The funeral of Miss Emma NJ. Brain,
aged II years. who died Saturday night
at the home of her niece, Mrs. w. J.
Haggard, 430 German avenue, was held
this morning from the residence. In
terment was in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

The fire department was called to
Eighth and Fillmore at 800 this after
noon but the fire proved to be nothing
moro than a bonfire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
ON THE SPUR
OF THE NOMEN7
Mother, Come Home
ROY K. MOULTON

Mother, Come Home.
Mother, dear mother, come home with me
now,
The clock in the steeple strikes six;
Forget votes for women the rest of the
day.
For pas in the deuce of fix
He's been taking care of the seven young
kids.
'Tis more of job than you think;
He wants to get supper but all of the pots
And dishes are piled in the sink.
Cho: Come home, come home etc.
He's been darning stockings until he is
lame,
His fingers are weary and sore.
He's mopped and he's scrubbed and al
though he is game
He says he can't do any more.
The furnace fires out and the cats in the
milk
The hired girl quit yesterday.
There isn't a thing in the house fit to eat
o, mother, come home right away.
he.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
LOCAL MENTION.

A dramatization of Emerson Bennett $
THE Forest Rose is a feature film be-
ing shown at the Cozy theater today and
tomorrow. The story deals with pioneer
days in the west and the pictures were
made by the Thanhouser Co., who are
masters in the production of photoplays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

Commuter (starting a sprint)-There
goes my train. His Little Daughter
he make it wait for him ?-Boston Trans
criDf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

The funeral of Mrs Martha ]. Stamm,
81 years of age, who died Saturday at
her home, 124 North Lake street, was
held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the Third Christian church. Interment
was in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

Jesse Harrison, sentenced some time
ago to the state reformatory at Hutchin
son, will be taken to that institution i'll
charge of Deputy Sheriff Josiah Ross
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
rs Lbs. Cane
Sugar for 81
(when you buy $500 worth of other

You don't have to pay more
when you trade at Fraser Bros.
py less.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

ney G. shepard the St Louis rail-
les of nd heed society"
in
wokw
THRONES to he big
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

in
and that hereafter be viii
away
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up In an automobile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30

Advice to Young Men.
Young man. this is leap year, STILL aGd
something is liable to happen to you s1y
moment. In such an emergency it is we'll
to be prepared. There are few set ruies
which you should follow when there is a
likelihood of being asked to marry one of
the fair creatures Follow these ruio 6
important step, you know and the youl:g
man can not be too careful in accepting
. proposal.
If she is muscular and has biceps like
those of section hand think well before
you take chance.
Do not marry one who has a fondness
for pool and billiards, or who spends
much time in pool rooms. This is liable to
keep her away from home a great deal.
If you have your choice between girl
who smokes pipe and one who smokes
cigarettes accept the one who smokes
the pipe She is more apt to make a sue
cess of her life and to provide for you IN
the future.
If she won't let you smoke in the house.
so much the better. Smoking doesn't dc
you any good anyhow.
When she hears burglars in the cellar,
hop right out of bed and go and look for
them. You needn't be scared, there
won't be any burglars there and if there
should be they will probably shoot you
and you will never have to hop out OF
bed to look for any more burglars.
If she wants the bedroom window down
and you want it up. put it down, for you
won't get any sleep if you don't
According to Uncle Abner.
wanted the postoffice in this mans
town but has never got it, is now
a full-fledged Bull Moose. Mr. Amos
Purdy. who was defeated for road
commissioner when he ran on the Re
publican ticket last spring, has Joined
the Bull Moose party. Mr.. Hank
Tumms, who has in his time been the
unsuccessful candidate for the nomi-
nation for register of deeds. sheriff,
county treasurer, county clerk, judge
of probate and coroner, is now one of
our most prominent Bull Moosers.
Miss Amy Pringle, our petite and
courteous milliner, has gone to West
to get the latest Paris
shapes for the fall season.
Mr.. Elihu Bibbins. our popular
druggist made a mistake and put
gasoline instead of gin in the lemon"
department of his soda fountain and
several our prominent citizens have
gone crazy and think they are auto
mobiles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-30
Advice TO Young Men.

Come home. come ho.ne"-etc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-25

The man who can take drink
or let 1t alone" usually sports those
lambrequin effects at the bottom OF
his pantaloons.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-25
NOT GUILTY VERDICT
IN UNUSUAL Case
BANKER TRIED WITH DEAD MAN
FOR EMBEZZLEMENT is
CLEARED BY JURY

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 24.-"Not
guilty was tho verdict returned at
Sis O'Clock this afternoon by the
jury i'm the trial of +. II. Young, in
the United States district court on a
charge of aiding and abetting in the
misapplication, wholly or in part of
S6S,494 of the funds of national
bank. The case went to the jury at
| o'clock, and after their moor hour"
the jury reached its verdict in just
three hours.
The case has been on trial since
Monday, January l5 and the testimo-
ny given in the case has been very
voluminous, covering the business
transactions of the defendant, e. II.
Young, with the former Galveston
National bank for a period of more
than three years.
This case is said by attorneys who
have handled il to be one of the most
remarkable cases to be found on the
records of the United States courts in
that il is case wherein a deceased
defendant is indicted jointly with and
Jointly tried with living defendant.
The remarkable feature of the case Is
that the deceased defendant is
charged with being the principal in
the case and the living defendant on
~ as the ahettor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-25

The mid-year examinations VIII
begin in all the city schools next We'd
nesday morning at o'clock and close
L riday afternoon at o'clock. Every
pupil is expected to be present for
these examinations and no pupil VIII
be promoted who does not take them (;
except in the high school, where by
special agreement daily grade OF
80 per cent for the term is to eX-
empt No excuse will be considered,
except extreme sickness and then
pupils will be required to take their
examinations the first thing upon re-
entering school. Pupils will assem-
BILE in their old rooms next Monday
morning, when their respective teach
ers. will go over all the examination
questions with them. and show them
1ust how said questions should have
been answered. We want our exam
nations to be educational, and we
want our pupils to know and feel
that they got all that they were en-
titled to on their examinations.
All exc mination papers will be
carefully graded and filed with the
for one month, that par
ents may have the privilege OF in
specting same, after which time
they will be brought to the Superin'
tendents Office and filed away and
kept for one year.
At noon the pupils will receive
their promotion cards, procure their
books, and at 1.15 report to their
new teachers for enrolment and
on Tuesday morning
! expect all our schools to open as
usual and every pupil to be in his or
her proper place for regular work.
All children that have become six
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-25
The MACHINE TRIUHPS
IN LOUISIANA POLITICS
JOHN 7. MICHEL Is \ LEADING
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
OTHER ELECTIONS CLOSE.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 2i.-So-
called machine politics won sweep
ing victory in the city Of New Orleans
in today's democratic primary cleo
ton and meagre returns from the
country parishes showed that John
+. Michel, the administration candl-
date for governor, had a commanding
lead over his two opponents, Judge
Luther +. Hall and James Il. Aswell.
Michel's campaign leaders claim his
nomination by ten thousand majority
The leaders Of the opposition gave
out no figures, but asserted that the
final figures would show that Michel
would have to run over with Judge
Hail.
Michers majority in Gie city Of
New Orleans will probably total lO,-
600 or more.
The work Of the administration OF
Governor Jared Sanders, to increas'
ing the saloon license prices and rid
ding New Orleans of racing tod
against him today in this city, in his
campaign for the nomination for the
United States senatorial seat, now
held by Senator Thornton. Governor
Sanders was KNITTED" heavily in many
of the precincts and ran far behind
Michel. The scattering returns re-
ceived up to IL o'clock indicated that
he would have to run over with Con.
gresham BrOussard.
United States Senator Murphy j.
Foster who is opposed for re-nomin
alton by Congressman JOS. e. Rams
dell, has close contest on his hands.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-25
II. j. M'EWEN
Public Accountant

AudIts. Investigations. Books Opened.
Closed and Systenatized.
Can Arrange TO Keep one Small Sc,
Of Books Very Reasonably.
Phone c310 Tulsa. Oh H.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-25
Examination Week In the City
Schools; New Term Monday

years old since the first OF last Sep
tember, and all pupils that have
come here from other schools, wH1
expect to enter our schools next term
should report for enrolment and
classification next Monday morning
at 8 o'clock, as that will be the open
ing Of the new term. Your prompt
ness and cooperation in these mat
ters will greatly facilitate our work.
Yours very truly,
ROBERT II. DOWNING,
Supt. City Schools.