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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09

AFFIRMED.
Syllabus By the Court. Smith, J.
/ l. In the petition herein 1t is alleged
that plaintiff was riding in defendants
street-car; that the car came to a stand
still at a crossing; that she was in the
and violently started forward by the
motorman with such force as to throw
her off the car and down upon the pave
ment; Held, if it appears by the evidence
that the car was not brought to a stand
stin but was still slowly moving at the
time of the accident. this does not neces-
sarily defeat the right of recovery.
?. In such case, to sustain the action,
the evidence as a whole must show that
the injury occurred substantially as al
legged and that the negligent act of de-
fendant's employee was the proximate
cause of the injury.
8 In such case. where the answer IS
a general denial only, contributory neglI-
gence not being pleaded, the defendant
may introduce any evidence which goes
to controvert the facts which the plaintiff
is bound to establish in order to sustain
the action.
4 Under such pleading. the plaintiff. in
order to sustain the action, is not bound
to prove that she did no act or that she
did not omit to do anything which con-
tributed to her injury. If, however, the
plaintiffs evidence does show that she
negligently did something or negligently
failed to exercise reasonable care for her
own safety, which act or omission was
the proximate cause of her injury, she
may not recover therefore
Johnston, c. J., Mason, J., Benson, J.
and West, j., concurring-
Burch, J.. and Porter, J., dissenting.
A true copy.
Attest: d A VALENTINE,
LSeall Clerk Supreme Court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09

Prettiest Inland City in America
No Better Place on Earth in Which to Rear Family
TOPEKA I'M BRIEF
Population, so, 900.
No saloons
Area, 8 square miles.
Commission, business, form of government
hospitals, annual revenue 81, 900, 900.
9 public parks, including zoo.
Telephones, 5000.
IS miles of paving.
$50 miles brick and cement walks.
10 miles of sewerage system.
65 miles of water mains, city owns plant
banks capital and surplus 81, 300, 900.
Touring mills, daily capacity 8, 900 barrels.
Number of buildings constructed 1910, 455
AZ miles electric street railway, miles sur
burban.
72 churches, 8 Y. M. c. A. buildings l Y w
c.. A.
4 lines of steam railways.
65 passenger trains daily.
Wholesale and jobbing houses, 20.
376 manufacturing plants.
rs public schools 219 teachers, 6, 700 pupils.
Washburn college and Bethany college, /, 300
6 business colleges.
About 700 automobiles.
Assessed valuation, Topeka $50, OOO 900.
Employees Sante Fe general offices, l, 200
Employees Santa Fe shops, largest railway
repair shops in the world $500.
Employees Rock Island Offices, $50.
Topeka has largest creamery in the world.
Manufactures 8, 600, 900 pounds of butter
and ships so, 900, 900 eggs annually.
Topeka has greatest pipe organ between Chi
cago and Salt Lake City, in the Audi
forum which seats 4, 500 people.
Topeka has the largest pension bureau in the
United States. los, 900 pensioners on lists.
$18 900, 900 distributed annually.
Natural gas, Is cents per /, 600 feet.
$50 miles natural gas mains.
LOO gas arc lights.
Municipal lighting plant.
Cheap natural gas and electric power.
Electric Light, Heat & Power Plant~furnishes
current for operation of the Topeka Street
Railway and 2, 900 horsepower in motors
and all commercial lighting in city heat
for business houses, low-priced economical
power for factories.
Topeka has So, 900, 900 state capitol building
and many other state institutions.
State hospital for the insane; cost one million
dollars.
State printing and heating plant; cost one
hundred and six thousand dollars.
State reform school for boys.
Memorial building (now building) cost two I
hundred thousand dollars.
Topeka has live commercial club of $50 mem
bers.
TOneka Kan. TODeka VIII
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The Atchfson, Topeka & Santa Re Rail-
way Company, Appellant
Appeal from Edwards County.
REVERSED.
Syllabus By the Court. Burch. ].
The plaintiff recovered a judgment for
damages for injuries occasioned by the
collision of one of the defendants en-
gines with his wagon at a street crossing.
He drove by a crossing bell at the side OF
the street while it was sounding warning
of the approach of the train. Applying to
certain special findings of fact the meas
ure of vigilance which the law required
of him he must have heard the bell. Ac-
cording to another special finding he
need not necessarily have heard the bell
although not fnattentive- Held, the find
ings are inconsistent, and being fncon-
sistent upon a matter material in estimat-
ing the prudence of each party, they do
not furnish a basis for a judgment IN
favor Of either one.
All the Justices concurring.
A true copy.
Attest: D. a. VALENTINE,
ESeaL1 Clerk Supreme Court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09

Both Phones PSF Day and Night
HAWLEY K STEELE.
Funeral directors and en1balrners, 118 East
sth ave. Mrs. Robt- Steele. assistant.
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UNDERTAKING.

L. NJ. PENWELL. funeral director and
embalIner. First class service. 508-510
Quincy st. Both phones.
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Lizzie Altwein, Appellee.
Metropolitan Street Railway Company.
Appellant
Appeal from WyandOtte County, District
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09

D. A. VALENTINE.
Clerk Supreme Court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09

D. A. VALENTINE,
Clerk Supreme Court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09

cPub1tshed in topeka state journal jan
uary 9, 1871
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-09
70. 17,4

D. A. VALENTINE,
Clerk Supreme Court
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test t. st. D. A. VALENTINE,
cali CLERK Supreme Court
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Personals

James N. Sterry of Norwich spent Good Friday al his home in this city.
 Miss Margaret Shea is spending several days with friends in Worces- ter.
 Francis Ottenheimer and Miss Grace Ottenheimer of Hartford are visiting relatives in town.
 Miss Addie L. Tilden of Bank street is spending the week end at her home in Morrow Station.
 Miss Marjorie Adams of Bridgeport is a guest of J. B. Baldwin and fam fly of Prospect street.
 Eugene Martin of Hartford, for mcrly of this city, spent the holiday with relatives and friends in town
 Miss Jessie M. Baldwin of Trenton, N, J., is at the home of her parents, Alr. and Mrs. J. B. Baldwin, for the Easter recess.
 Roller skating tonight, Armory hall adv. t,.a4Y sss a
 Miss Myra Snow, who teaches in Atwoodville, is at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles w. Snow of Mountain street, for the Easter re- cess.
 Laura M. youngest child of MT and Mrs Robert O. Snow of 21 Washburn street, who has oeen i'll with pneu monia, is much improved and out oi danger.
 MT. and Mrs. Geore k. Snow. whc have been staying in this city for the past two or three winters, moved their household effects to their Chaplin home Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
ISOLATION HOSPITAL
Being Comfortably and Conveniently
 Fitted up By Authorities.

large force of men was busy all day Friday at ASA Pleasant street, the house selected for the isolation hos pital, getting the place into shape for the admission of the smallpox pa tients, which will take place, it is expected thG (Saturday) evening.
 The housEis a roomy one, and has been put into first class condition. A fine bath room with closets has been installed and the house has been con- nected with the sewer. The chimneys have been thoroughly cleaned. Frank Brooks, the chef. has his department all in readiness with new dishes and cooking utensils complete.
 Men from the Boston store were at work Friday, setting up the fifteen single beds and hanging curtains. screen, water pitcher, large pitcher and bowl, soap, towels. face cloths, a fine hair brush and comb. comforter and bed linen, small carpet to be placed beside the bed and a lamp to be attached to the wall by a bracket.
 A telephone has been installed for the use of Dr. w. P. $. Heating, city health officer, who will be isolated with the patients. The other fifteen beds are expected to arrive today (Saturday) said James P. Bath, or Monday at the latest
 Friday a number of citizens walked over and inspected the place and eX- pressed fne opinion that the house was well fitted up and would not be bad place sin which to be sick, as every comfort is being provided.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
How Good Friday Was Observed.


 Friday all the mills, shops and fac tories in the town and city were closed and in most instances they will not resume operations until Monday morn ing. A few of the stores kept open until noon but most of them were closed throughout the day.
 The banks and public offices were closed the entire day and holiday hours were observed at the postoffiee. The moving picture theaters played to good houses both afternoon and eve ming.
 At St. PauTs Episcopal church there was a morning service at 1915, fol- lowed by a three hours service in memory of the dying Saviour from 12 noon until o'clock. There was an evening service at 745 o'clock
 At St. Joseph's and St. Mary's Ro- man Catholic churches there were masses of the presanctified at a. m. and stations of the cross in the after noon and evening.
 At the First Congregational church, Steiner's Crucifixion was rendered in the evening at 7.30 o'clock before a large audience.
 At the FirstN Baptist church at 4.15 p. m. there was meeting of the Jun for c. E. society.
 The streets of the city were prac- tically deserted throughout the day and evening save at the time the churches and theaterB were closing their doors for the evening.
 Many took advantage of the fine weather for long walks and trolley rides and short automobile trips.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
BORN IN QUARANTINE.
Stork Brings Healthy Son to Mrs. Charles E. Flags, Who Has Small pox-Fat III Also-Dr Heating Tends Case Without Nurse.

Friday morning at about 2.90 o'clock the storlx visited the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Flagg at Al High street. and left little son. This is the first known record in the town of a birth in quarantine. Both MT. and Mrs. Flagg are afflicted with the small poX at the present time and Mrs. tlagg mas been very ill with the dis ease; last Sunday City Health Officer Dr. W. P. $. Heating was obliged to be in almost constant attendance, so delicate was her condition. Hope for her life was almost given up, but ev- cry attentiSn was given her. She gave birth to her son Friday morning and late Friday afternoon mother and s9n were reported to be doing well. Dr. Heating has been extremely busy and with this delicate case upon his hands and no nurse to assist him he has shown himself equal to an un- usual emergency. He was forced to give up sleep and needed recreation because of the numerous calls from the patients who are afflicted with smallpox.
 The condition of Mrs. Flagg and the son will be closely watched by the physicians and some added knowledge to the profession is expected to re- suit from the unusual case. There seems to be a difference of opinion regarding the possibility of the infant being immune from smallpox or be- ing liable to have it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
COMMITTEE OF EIGHT
Appointed by Tax Commissioner Cor bin to Suggest Legislative Measures and Arrange for Next Convention.


 Dr. GeoEge E. Wilcox. chairman of the board of assessors for the town of Windham, received the following statement Friday from Tax Commits sioner William H. Corbin: "A con ference of assessors and boards of re- lief of the towns and cities of the state was held at the capitol, Hartford, March 12, 1912, with an attendance of about one hundred and fifty. On mo- ton, William H. Corbin was chosen chairman. The following subjects were discussed by the persons men toned and others: Morning session: Valuation of city land and buildings, M Harry Walsh, Middletown; Ere quent Vaccinations and Method, Hen " L. Vibberts, Manchester; Records of Assessors office, Martin J. McEvoy, Waterbury Individual Tax Lists Power of Agent and Ten Per Cent Penalty, John H. Courtney, New Ha- ven; Separate Revaluation of Land and Buildings. Arthur A. Benham Orange. Afternoon session: Valua- tion of Rural Real Estate, E. J. Shel- don, Suf1eld; Description of Real Es- tate Parcels, Samuel T. Stockwell, Simbury; Tax Maps. Hon. E. L. Hey | decker, New York city, Work of the Board of Relief, James D. Outerson, Windsor Locks; Valuation of Automo- piles. Frank J. Hughes. Bridgeport; Valuation of Manufacturing Property, August Burcl1hardt, New Britain.
 The following business was tran sacted: Voted. To hold a similar con- ference next year; voted, That the chairman of the meeting appoint a 1 committee of eight. one from each county, who, with the tax commis- 1 sioner as chairman ex ofTicio, shall plan for the next conference and sug- gest measures to be brought before 1 the legislature; voted, That the thanks of the conference be given to all the 1 speakers.
 ! In accordance with the above vote l the following committee is hereby ap- pointed: Fred c. Norton, Bristol l Hartford county; Martin J. McEvoy l Waterbury, New Haven county; John
 P. Murphy. Norwich, New London county Frank J. Hughes, Bridgeport Fairfield county George E. Wilcox
 Willimantic, Windham county; James l A. Jones, Deep River, Middlesex town, Litchfleld county; John M. Lar ned, Stafford Springs, Holland county
 Referring to the practical paper ot MT. Heydecker of New York city. sug- gesting a method by which an outline tax map on large scale can be pre-. pared for each town at small expense by using the survey of the state whiOl was made by the U. $. geological sur vey, in cooperation with the state George H. Goddard, state librarian, ha!
 kindly offered to send gratis, to eacl
 town, upon request of the tax officials
 one copy of the map of that town
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
THE Fl. G. MURRAY co.
DAVID A. WELLS

the famous free trader, once told a friend, 'If l had left my money in the Savings Bank l would be worth a great deal more"
 Evidently he made some investments that did not turn out proftsbly. Thou sands upon thousands have had the same experience. Mr. Wells probably had an acquaintance with as many men of affairs in his day as any citizen of the country, so if he would have been "worth a great deal more," isn't it good plan for you to leave your money in the savings bank.
 This bank solieits deposits and guar sntses the depositors safe, sane and conservative management, according to ths law.
 Savings banks can only invest in such securities as stipulated by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

Miss Helen Wilcox of Providence is spending Easter with her father, Orrin A. Wilcox.
 Miss Elizabeth DonOhue of New York is the guest of her brother Eugene Donohue
 Mrs. Charles Stoddard and Miss Grace Stoddard have returned from a visit to Mrs Jane Persey in New York.
 Walter Wilcox of Colgate college is
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Tramp pous harass pssr.

Many of the residents of Pleasant Valley and Chestnut Hill, Mansfield, are finding fault with unknown dogs that have been harassing young deer throughout that section of the town nearly every day for some time past. The dogs apparently came from this city, as it is said that the deer are chased from a point near Fred B. Eaton's across the land of Benjamin Gray through Mansfield City and to- wards Wolf Rock One resident stat ed Friday that he was going to bring the matter to the attention of Wind ham county authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Easter Ribbons

New Ribbons for Easter are here. Whether it is for millinery purposes, girdle or hair bow, you will find just what you need here in every desirable shade and color A few we mention in very desirable shades.
 5-inch Moire, 29c yard.
 Satin Taffeta Ribbons. Poe and 29c yard.
 Persian Ribbons. 5-inch. 29c yard
 Plain, Fancy and Pretty Plaids, f. inch, 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Naval vstsrans, Medal.

By a recent act of congress all naval veterans of the Civil war are entitled to receive a service medal. Joseph B. Clifford of New Hartford. who served on the receiving ship Ohio and also the gunboat Huron throughout the war. applied for this medal and has received the award.
 The medal is cast from cannon bronze and besides the lettering bears a Felief of the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac. It is supported by blue and gray ribbon and makes beautiful souvenir of honorable and patriotic service
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

ices in the vestry. addressed by the Rev. W. H. Cane.
 Miss Marian Tracy of Hartford is at home in the borough for the Good Friday recess.
 Mss Florence Wilcox is entertain ing two classmates at Smith college, Miss Aline Smith of Detroit, and Miss Winifred Praeger of Kalamazoo, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Easter Waists

The most remarkable collection of Lawn. new spring models. including the new peplum waist in two styles, No. 1 style comes in sheer white lawn. open back. low neck. at S1.0O and $L5O. No 2 style is an all-over lace. three quarters sleeves, low neck, and pep lum. at S19s.
 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY: All Lace Waist. g very pretty model $3.5O
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Mems Furnishings

Mems Pure Japan Thread Silk, fancy cOlors 29c pair.
 Mens SIX Ties, latest spring shades. Mems Cheney Silk Ties, all colors, Mems suspenders, good quality, 25c pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

Mems Easter Shirts, Fisbie make, black and white stripe madras and per cale. all white madras, pleated bosom, cuffs attached. $100
 Mems onyx Silk Hose black and tan. b0c pair
 Mems Onyx Lisle Hose black and tan. 25c pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Misses and Juniors
 Suits, $500 to $20.00

Gray Mixtures. Novelties. Basket Weave and Blue and Black Serges, cut away effect, with collar of pongee bed ford and white serge, cuffs 10 match. Skirt in the latest style, panel front and back. others panel back and en- velope point
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Misses and Juniors
 Suits, $2O.OO to $25.OO

Misses and Juniors Suits, smart two-tone whipcord, large revers faced with striped serge, cutaway coat with one or two button side effect, skirt cut in the latest style. panel back and en- velope front trimmed with braid and fancy buttons.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Women's Easter Suits

collar effects, from the notch collar to the decided revers, faced with serge, oengaline and corded silk; skirts are all in the latest style Prices range from $1L50 to $2900
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
strino of Twenty Trout.

George Vanderman went afishing Friday and returned shortly after 2 o'clock with a fine string of about 20 trout, all likely ones,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

The American Medical association a Co make a study of methods of reslsci- tatiOn from electrical shock Many eminent phy siCians and electr. al eng - neers are to cooperate iu the iurestI- gaton. which it is hoped Hilf have im- portant practical resllt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

The funeral of James Lewis Collins was held Thursday afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Albert Corey Jones, rector of St. Marks Epis- copal church, of which the deceased was an active member. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
WILIIMANTYC.

which can be used as basis of en- largement Requests for such maI should be sent direct to MT. Goddard Yours truly, William H. Corbin, Ta1 Commissioner
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

Women's New Models. whipcord, serges. mixtures and novelties. These are mostly sample suits and no two are alike There are several different
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
COLCHESTER
Play by Hebrew Dramatic Club-Eas- ter SerVices-New Set of Pictures at the Library.

At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing the pastor, Rev. B. D. Remington. will preach the Easter sermon and the observance of the Lords supper will be held. The evening service will be In charge of the Young People and VIII consist of singing, recitations, etc.
 The Easter concert by the Sunday school of the Congregational church will be held in the church at 43O D. m.
 The services of Calvary Episcopal church, which have been held in the M. E. church for a period, will be re- sumed in church Sunday. Many at Entertainment.
 There was a large crowd at the en- tertainment in Grange hall Wednesday evening given by the Hebrew Dramat- ic club. The play was entitled Broken Pride.
 William IT. Van Horn of Williman- tic Is visiting friends in town over Easter.
 Mrs. E. F. Munson of New York was at her summer residence on Upper Broadway few days the past wek
 Jeremiah Connors of Hartford is vis- iting friends in town. Mir. Connors was a former resident of this place, and is in town to dispose of his property on Upper brOauWdy.
 New Pictures at Library.
 A new set of pictures has been re- ceived at the library and hung on the racks. The set is entitled English Photogramns
 | Kelly's Imperial Concert orchestra went to Lebanon Thursday evening and played for a concert and dance. ] John Backus of Waterbury Is the | guest of his father, J. R. Backus, on South Main street over Easter.
 Miss Ida Keigwln of N1iddletown is visiting her mother, on South Main street, during the holidays.
 Lazinsk in Town.
 Joseph Lazinsk, who has been work ing in New York the past winter, is al his home in Elmwood Heights. He ex- poets to remain here and will probably pitch for the Taftville team this sum- mer. He has fully recovered from the injury which he received last summer while pitching for the team. On account of the poor condition o1 the ball grounds the game of ball be tween the Colchester and East Hamp- ton teams has been postponed. Miss Edith Frissell of Moodus is vis' iting relatives in town.
 Mrs. Frank Gillette was in Middle town Thursday.
 Death of H. Napier.
 IT. Napier died at his home on Lin wood avenue Friday morning about o'clock. He was about 50 years old He is survived by his wife, a daughtel and two sons.
 The students of the High school ar, rehearsing a play, BuIbbul.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
What Is coino On Toniaht.

Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple
 Roller Skating at Valley Street Ar mory.
 Saturday Night Dance in A. B. s. Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Women's, Misses and Juniors Easter Suits

Every fascinating collection elegantly tailored thre. ysnar style and s
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

spending two weeks with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George ". Wilcox
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
MYSTIC

James L. Collins Funeral Held on Thursday-Servioes for George L. Seamans Friday Afternoon-Wee< End Visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06

The area appropriated in India for the new city at Delphi is l25 square miles,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
George L. Seamans.

The funeral of George L. Seamans, who died Tuesday evening, was held from his home on High street Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev Well come E. Bates, pastor of the Union Baptist church, conducted the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 Personals and Briefs.
 William Collins has returned to Hart ford after attending the funeral of his father, James L. Collins.
 Miss Alice Ayers of Kenyon is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Herbert Gled- hill
 Miss Ruth Rogers of New London is spending several days with her grand parents MT. and Mrs, Charles B. New bury.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harris B. Patterson of Brooklyn, N. Y, are guests of their son and wife, MT. and Mrs. Clinton Patter-- son. being called here by the death of their only grandchild, Miss Elizabeth Frances Patterson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-06
Lazinsk in Town
Death of t. KapIsr.

H. Napier died at his home on Lin wood avenue Friday morning about o'clock. He was about 50 years old He is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons
 The students of the High school are rehearsing a play, Bubbul.