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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
SHOT HIS WIFE'S SISTER
Did Percy Jones at Tampa, Fla
Wife Former Topeka Girl.

Tampa, Dec. 11.-MiSS Maud Mich
OILS of Fort Meyers, Fla, was shot and
probably fatally wounded here last
night by R. Percy Jones, prominent
lawyer of Fort Meyers, who was on his
honeymoon trip. 1t is alleged that
the lawyer had promised to marry the
wounded woman, who is a sister of
his wife. The wounded sister. who ac-
companied the couple on their we'd
ing trip from Fort Meyers told her
newly married sister the story of
Jones alleged deception. The trouble
thus arose is said to have continued
after the party reached a hotel here
and is said to have eliminated in
Jones charging his sisterin-law with
taking a sum of money from him The
quarrel ensuing eliminated in the
shooting. Miss Nichols and her sister
came to Fort Meyers from Nebraska
City, Neb., several months ago. Jones
was arrested and is held without ball
Nebraska City. Neb., Dec 1L-Mtss
Maud Nichols, who was shot last night
by her b-other-in-law, R. Percy Jones I
Tampa, Fla IS the dauSnter oL w; -, -;
Nichols. a retired farmer living here she
has been teaching at Fort Meyer FOR
number of years Some time ago she an
nounced her approaching marriage ID
Jones
Her sister Mabel who has been teach
ing at Topeka, Kan, in company with d
young woman friend, departed for Fort
Meyer a month ago to be married. The
marriage of Mabel to her sisters former
ffance and the subsequent shooting OF
Maud as told in press dispatches, was
the first friends here had heard Of tue
girls since their departure
Inquiry at the Office of superintendent
any record or knowledge of Mabel
Nichols the wife of rercy Jones' Her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

no reason for such fright excepting on
rare occasions.
Homeless characters, persons who
suffer with insomnia and other things
of this character often cause persons
to walk around on the streets at night
but they seldom have a desire to at
tack any woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
HOLD LOVE FEAST
Bull MOOsers Have Enthusiasts
tic Session of Conference.
Methods of Carrying on Cam
paign Are Discussed.

Chicago. Dec. 11.-Committee meet
ing and a love feast for Progressives
without official position occupied the
time of the new party members at the
second day Of their conference today.
Speakers from many different sections
of the country made five minute ad-
dresses at the love feast, which was
very enthusiastic.
Predictions of a Progressive victory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
selects His Three Assistants.

o. K Swayze, county clerk-eIeet, has
selected three assistants from a list Of
and Roy Winner have been chosen as his
deputies
John NJ. Wright, city treasurer, has ac-
cepted his new position. although the
commissioners are Ioath to part with him
Kenneth Raub has been selected from the
Santa Fe shops, and Roy Winner, who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
FIRE COST NOT HIGH.
November Report Included Yearly
Budget Items.

In explanation of the heavy ex-
penses of the fire department for the
month of November, Chief Wilmarth
gave out a statement today showing
the separate accounts and the cause of
the $500 appropriation for that
month. Included in the Novem Der ac-
counts was $4,000 for pay rolls, ST.
for the years supply OF hose allowed
by the commissioners on the 1912
budget, $3.50 for the reconstruction of
a hose wagon and other accounts that
will take care of department needs
for the entire year. 1t happened that
these bills were paid in November, &C
cording to Chief Wilmarth's records,
and caused the increased appropria-
ton to handle the department bills
The fire department comes under
the annual budget of the city and the
fixed limit of expenditures is not al
lowed to be exceeded by the chief
N-nr-c,r,, .c,,.,rrr,t ~, 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
RECESS OF CONGRESS.
1t VIII Extend From December 10 to
January A.

Washington, Dec. 11--An under
standing for a recess of congress for
the Christmas holiday from Decent her
19 until January 4, was reached today
between senate and house leaders. The
house later adopted a resolution to
that effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
new FLYING RECORD.
Roland GaFris, French Aviator,
Ascends 19,032 Feet

Tunis, Dec. 1.-THE worlds altitude
record for aeroplanes was broken today
by Roland Garris the French aviator. who
assembled 5,sgl metres approximately
IS G32 feet)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
VOTES WATER BONDS.
kingman- Kan. Authorizes SIS. 600 for
Water and Lights

kingman, Kan, Dec T--Kinsman voted
six TO one yesterday for bonds to fha
amount of $500 for a water and lighting
plant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Prominent events from all over t.a
land are being shown in the Pathe Week
ly today and tomorrow at the Aurora
theater.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

John D. McMichaeI. formerly a citfzea
or topeka. died Tuesday at the home OF
MS son. Charles 8IcMichael at Pratt
Kan The body will be brought to Topeka
tonight. Burial will take place I'm Mount
Hope cemetery Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
Killed by a Tree.

Wichita, Kan. Dec. 1--John A Ford 65
years old. wealthy pioneer of Spivey
Kan, was killed this morning while fell
ing a tree on his farm The tree fell on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Marriage license was issued this morn
ing to Bert Dilbert Scritchfield. aged "a
and Ethel Marie Vail. IT, both Of ST
George, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Lees Egg Maker makes hens lay.
SNYDER SEED CO, 627 Qufncy.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
ROGERS FAMOUS
ARLINGTON PATTERN

Teaspoons, set (six) S1.4O
Tablespoons, set
Coffee Spoons, set. $1.4O
Orange Spoons, set S1.5O
Berry Spoons, each $1.25
Butter Knives, each. soc
Cold Meat Forks, ca. -75c
Cream Ladies', each. soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

comes from Soldier township, will repre-
sent the farmers Of the county.
I am especially anxious" said Mr..
SwayZe, that the efficiency Of the next
Office force shall be UNSURPASSED, .,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Billy Quirk, the plFotoplay comedian. is
producing laughs at the Best theater in
Just Hats" Today and tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Mrs Strickler. Christmas sale hau1
upstairs.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
GET SUGGESTIONS.

Jewel Boxes-In Ormolou
Gold, Silver and Ivory,
at 1890 soc to $500
Brass Desk Sets. S4.9O
Ivory Dresser Clocks,
each. .$ $500
Silver Mirror Plaques,
at. $1.25 to $3.50
Silver Smoking Sets,
at. .-$1-5O and S2-25
Silver Carving Sets with
hollow handle knife,
Rainshine Suitcase I'm
brellas. $1.25 and Sis
National Carpet Sweepers
with black mountings,
$3.50; with nickel
mountings. $500
Dinnerware-Fl i'm
ported and domestic
open stock wares-Cut
Prices.
Administer and Smyrna
Rugs.
The Dibble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Gaumont's Weekly, the famous motion
picture illustrated news film, is the at
traction at the Cozy today and tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

A warrant has been sworn out b,, Nor
rs jenkins for the arrest OF Robert
Bryant. rs North Monroe street ars
against John Doe, real name unknown
both of whom are charged with mia v-F,,I-
" selling liquor in violation OF the ordl-
nance Of the city of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
COMBINATION SETS.

All put up in handsome
cases.
so piece Combination
Set. . $50, 90
IS piece Combination
Set .--.... $3.50
IL piece Combination
Set .... so
piece Child Set. 81. 80
3 piece Child Set. soc
Silver Bake Dishes, Fern
Dishes. Syrup Pitchers,
Tea Sets, Etc, Etc, Etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Sweet Sugar Corn-Fancy Stand
ard: Oxford Club Brand; four 1Oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

The case Of ]. E House. who was ffnea
anG Imprisoned for contempt OF court.
win not be tried Monday as planned ow-
ing to the illness of COUNTY AfforDe,- Z.
R Simon. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

shawnee Council No. F. A A will give
social dance at their hall 1000 n kan
sas avenue, Wednesday night.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

RaisinS-Fancy new Cali
fOrnia seeded; four 10 cent
packages for. csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Nellie Barreca has filed suit in the dis.
T1ct court against Fred Werbei and nth
ers alleging failure to pay a promissory
note equal to the sum Of 81, 800
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.

Gaumont's Weekly the famous motion
picture illustrated news film. is the at
traction at the Coy today and tomorrow.
Billy Quirk. the pFsotopIay comedian, is
producing laughs at the Best theater in
Just Hats" Today and tomorrow.
Prominent events from all over tie
land are being shown in the Pathe Week
y today and tomorrow at the Aurora
Lees Egg Maker makes hens lay.
SNYDER SEED CO. 81 Qufncy.-Adv.
Marriage license was issued this morn
ing to Bert Dilbert Scritchfield. aged "a
and Ethel Marie Vail. II. both Of St
John D. 3IcMichaeI. formerly a citizea
Of Topeka. died Tuesday at the home OF
Kan The body will be brought to Topeka
tonight. Burial will take place in Mount
Hope cemetery Thursday.
Mrs. strickler. Christmas sale ba11
painted china plates, s1-oO. 1I41k W Sth,
upSta1rs--AdV-
A warrant has been sworn out by Nor
rs Jenkins for the arrest OF Robert
Bryant. rs North Monroe street. ana
both Of whom, are charged with unlawful
" selling liquor in violation OF the ordl-
nance OF the city of Topeka
The case OF ]. E. House. who was rfnea
and imprisoned for contempt OF coIrf
VIII not be tried Monday as planned ovv-
ing 70 the illness Of County Attorney z
R Simon.
Shawnee Council No I F. A. A. will Civ.
a social dance at their hall 1000 n kan
sas avenue, Wednesday night.-Adv.
Nellie Barreca has filed suit in the Dis
t ert court against Fred Werbel and 9TH
note equal to the sum Of $3.50.
The Davis Mercantile company pleaded
guilty to one count out of four on charge
products. The company was fined 50 bv
me Judge OF the first division OF the dis
trict court
United States Marshal J. r Harrison.
WHO was in charge Of a couple of bows
bound for the National Reform school II,
day
For sick chickens use Germozone.
SEED co. 6z7 Quincy.-kdv-
Judge Whitcomb dismissed two divorce
cases yesterday. two today, and hopes 10
quote himself, TO dismiss two more to-
Katherine MacLennan was granted a
divorce this morning from her husband
Ed AacLennan on the grounds OF de-
seTtion- Judge A W. Dana making the
decision
]. W. Johnson was granted a divorce
from Mary johnson. his wife this morn
ing in the first division OF the district
court BY Judge A W. Dana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Inquiry at the Office of superintendent
of county and city schools failed to find
any record or knowledge of Mabel
Nichols the wife OF rercy Jones. Her
name is not in the city directory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

The Davis Mercantile company pleaded
sulIty TO one count out of four on charge
OF selling misbranded and aduIterous food
products The company was fined $50 BY
me judge OF the first division OF the dis
trict court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-11

Katherine MacLennan was granted a
divorce this morning from her husband
Ed MacLennan, on the grounds OF de-
sertion- Judge A W. Dana making the
decision
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08

with the political boss" means that
the political middleman is an econ
omic loss and must be abolished
when practical business men, like
Hartman or Perkins. and practical"
statesmen, like Roosevelt, take charge
Of governmental affairs. 1t is cheap
er. and more profitable to the men
higher up To do business direct. cut
ting out the political boss who has to
have a percentage of profit on every
transaction. thereby increasing the
cost of doing business. decreasing
the profits of the practical business
men and hampering the activities and
curtailing the power of the practical
statesmen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
BLACK RIVER UNION MEETING.
Will BE Held at PincwOOd. June 2S-
3O-l'rOGram of Exercises.

Pnewood, June 4.-The Black
River Union will meet at Pinewood
on June 2S to 3Oth and subjects Of
interest to the Baptist of the State
will be brought up for discussion
The program for the occasion is as
follows
Friday p,. m., Sermon by j. y.
Booth.
Saturday $50 IN. Topics for dis
cusSion, The sunday School the Gar
den of the Church. NJ. j. KySer; The
Work of the Church in Developing
Its Young Members, Nj. w. Rankin.
Saturday. - M.-Sermon by { c..
Brown; I p. m. Sermon by j. y.
Tolar: p. m, Sermon by j. II. Going.
sunday. II "A. IN. Sermon by II. X.
Williams. Collection for State Mis-
sons.
Sunday. y. M. Sermon by VIM.
lIaynsworth.
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y Tribute To Sumter School.

Florence Times.
lie reports from Sumter say that
twenty-five Cf the members Of the
hhishlng class in the high schools
In that city are going TO college to
get more and better education. That
Is fine record for the Sumter
schools and for the parents and the
young people themselves. We did
not have that many young folk 10 get
through in the Florence schools and
OF the number that did get through
Very surprising number think that
they are educated all that they want
10 be and they are allowed TO think
so too. We want to See the time
come IN Florence when the children
are not allowed 10 feel that they ara
educated until something more is
done for them than setting ther
the way to get an education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
TIDE Is NOW WITH TAFT"
senator r.. ID. smith Think. Prr,i-
dent Sure of Nomination.

Washington, June 5.-Senator r..
ID. Smith was a visitor at the White
House today, and "a he wos leaving
he was asked if he did not believe
the President would be re-nominated
by the Republican party. In reply.
he said:
Yes, it's all over. It's going to be
sad day for the Roosevelt people.
The victory of the President in Ohio
will have big influence with GER
tain Southern delegates, who have
been under suspicion of turning to
Roosevelt They are going 70 turn
the way the tide is running, and the
tide is now with Taft"
Senator Overman. of North Caro-
lima. who was with Senator Smith at
the time, agreed that Mr. Taft would
be renominated.
The situation in Virginia is giving
the managers a great deal of concern
just now. There is no doubt that a
number of instructed Taft delegates
in Virginia are straining at their
cables.
The Roosevelt victory in South Da-
kota is also significant of deIeat OF
another LOrimer Senator for renomi-
nation. Senator Candles term ends
March next
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
Looking Ahead I'm South Carolina.

News and Courier.
We quite agree with the Sumter
Item that it Is not enough simply to
expose the unfitness of Governor
Blease for high public Office and to ef-
feet his defeat for recollection; but it
seems to us that it ought to be ap-
parent to every one that no man in
his senses would resign an Office Of
the highest dignity and Importance
to enter such a contest for another as
that upon which Judge Ira B. Jones
Is embarked unless he had dreamed
dreams and seen visions Of the high
public service which he could rend-
er his people as their Chief Execu-
tive.
The Item Is right nevertheless in
thinking that the public demands that
the next administration be one Of the
strongest and most progressive the
state has ever enjoyed, and IL it is not
the public will have only itself to
blame. No State administration can
possibly measure up to public expec-
tations until We have at Columbia a
Chief Executive Of character and
ability and an unselfish ambition to
further the progress and prosperity
OF the state working in harmony with
General Assembly composed of
men of the. same type.
The success Of the next admins
tration is largely dependent upon the
makeup Of the next General Assem-
bly,. Those who have the States well
fare at heart. and there are many
such. and who realize. as does the
item. our sore need of advanced con-
structive legislation. cannot interest
themselves to better advantage at
this juncture than by doing what they
can to assure the sending to Colum-
bia from their respective counties of
Legislators In whom they can take
just pride.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
THE
CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL
COILEGE


Enrolment Over 500 Value OF
property Over Million and Il
Quarter-Ninety-fO Teachers and
Officers.
Degree Courses:
Agriculture. Agriculture and
Chemistry. Agriculture and AMI
NAL Industry. Chemistry, Mechanical
and Electrical Engineering, Civil
Engineering. Textile Engineering,
Architectural Engineering.
Short Courses:
One year course in Agriculture.
TWO year course i'm Textiles. Four
weeks Winter Course in Cotton Grad
ing. -Four weeks Winter Course for
Farmers.
Cost.
cost per session of nine month
including all fees, heat, light. water,
board. laundry and the necessary
uniforms Sl33.50. Tuition 5000 ad-
ditional.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
AS TO HEALTH ORDINANCE.
Board of Health Officer, Police Force
All Working for a Cleaner City.

An article in todays issue of
this paper in regard to arrests made
for violation of the health ordinance
Of the city, for not boxing or barrel
ing trash from stores, was headed.
Health Officer Makes Raid" Mr..
Reardon requests the statement made
that the eight arrests in this raid
were made by Policeman T. p. Ward.
Chief Of Police j. X. Bradford, and
his entire police force are Cooper
ating with and backing up the health
officer in enforcing the sanitary laws
The campaign against mosquitoes be-
ing conducted by the health and po-
lice departments means that the
careless habit of business establish
ments leaving barrels, buckets, tin
cans and other water holding re-
ceptacles around so that mosquitoes
will breed therein will result in pros
ecution for violation Of the sanitary
laws.
A great deal of time of the health
officer, amounting to many dollars
monthly, is taken up by that Off e.
having to ride to different porti nr
Of the city requesting citizens at tt civ
residences to properly box or bar
garbage and other refuse, or not -
put it out after 10 o'clock in the
morning.
AS matter Of information it might
be stated that the accumulation Of
waste paper, boxes, excelsior, or any
other combustible material back of
business establishments is a violation
Of a statute of this State. The stat
ute charges the chief Of police and
the sheriff, and their assistants with
the enforcement Of this law. Indict-
ment in the Circuit court f>r viola
tion Of this law can be brought in ad-
Of the city ordinances.
1t does look as though residents of
Sumter have had sufficient notice
from the officers and through the
newspapers for many years to inform
everybody of the requirements of the
garbage, trash, and other sanitary
laws. The insurance commissioner
of South Carolina. the City Council
and the Board Of Health are after the
police force, and the health officer
to enforce laws. There is no fairness
in blaming these officers for doing
and help to make Sumter a model
sanitary, tlyless and mosQuitoless
city. Swat the flies and mosquitoes
not the officers. Help the latter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
For Sheriff.

capt K. S. Carson b hereby ar
nounced as candidate for Sheriff g.
the ensuing election, having before
discharged the duties OF that Office
with promptness and efficiency w..
take pleasure In recommending him
Tor said Office. subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
MANY VOTERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08

persOnnci of the commission since the
beginnlns.
Galveston clalm that II Was the
best governed city in the Cnited
states ma0e Houston jealous, and at
ter few years this city petitloned
Tor similar government and was
granted 1t. Dallas, Denson, Austin
and ain ost all the principal uegh-
boring cities in Texas have since tnen
followed suit.
A few years after Galveston first
began to attract attention some civic
workers in Des Moines began to study
the subject Of popular government in
fundamental fashion. They devised
what has since become known as the
"Des Moines plan" which is simply
the commission form of government.
with certain interesting additions.
known as the initiative, referendum,
recall and bipartisan primary. BY
the terms of the initiative provision
a petition may be presented to the
commission signed by a certain num-
ber of people demanding the passage
of certain ordinance and if the
commission sees lit TO refuse the re-
quest the matter must be settled by
popular vote. by the referendum
provision ordinances can be held up
by protest signed by certain num-
Der Of citizens and must then be
rescinded by the commission or ap-
proved by popular vote. By the terms
of the recall provision the presenta-
number Of signatures may force any
member of the commission to submit
the question Of his continuance in
office to g. new election immediately.
The non-partisan primary is simply
an eliminating election. All candi-
dates are nominated by petition (no
party labels), and the leading ten re-
main on the ballot for the final cleo
ton.
The publicity attendant on the in
stallation of the new government in
Des MOines gave the movement new
stimulus throughout the country. and
II began to be known as the latest
and most up-to-date thing in city
government. Many towns adopted it
from a mere desire to be abreast Of
the times and TO show the world that
they were progressive and enterpris-
ing. In some cases the plan met with
vigorous opposition, sometimes with a
some cities it carried by an over
whelming vote. Colorado Springs
and other cities made a few alter
ations in the Des Moines plan, such as
having the members Of the commits
sion elected for terms arranged to
expire in rotation, and forbidding
party nominations. Grand Junction,
Colorado. added the preferential bal
lot, whereby the voter indicates on
the ballot his first, second and third
choice. The preferential ballot
makes a primary election needless
and thus saves expense.
An exact definition Of the commits
sion plan of government Is thus seen
to be impossible. The only feature
ernments coincide Is the unificatiOn
of all the powers of the city, both
legislative and executive, in a single
small board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
r. D. EPPS.

DR.. F. M. Dwight is hereby unani-
mously nominated. as a candidate for
the House Of Representatives, subject
70 the rules governing the Primary.
We bespeak for him the suffrage of
his fellow countrymen.
The Wedgefield Democratic Club
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08

The Sumter wstohman was found
- In 1850 and the True southren In
aess. The wstchman and ssuthron
oew has the combined circulation and
influence CT both OF the old papers.
end In manifsstly the best advertisins
medium In Sumter.