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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26
Commissioners Would Divorce
Topeka and Shawnee County.
Have All Municipal Taxes Paid
at the City Hall.
REAP BENEFIT OF INTEREST
Earnings From 100000 Year
ly Now Go to County.
Turn Condemned Lots Into
Garden for. TOpeka's Poor.

If Mayor Billiard and the city COM
I missioners have their way divorce pro-
/ ceedings soon will be brought by the
I city of Topeka against the county of
J Shawnee. The city commissioners are
planning to appeal to the state legisla-
ture this winter in an effort to cut off
all relations between the tax rolls of
/ the city and county. In other words
! Topeka's commissioners want to collect
! and spend their own taxes-and derive
/ the benefits of the interest paid on the
/ funds.
The campaign before the legislature
will be waged by Mayor Billiard and
supported by the Topeka commissioners.
The mayor believes that the city should
collect the city taxes-he does not think
the county should have anything to do
with it. At this time the county col
lects all taxes and disposes with them
| through the office of the county treas
urer.
1t is figured that two-thirds of the
taxes of Shawnee county are collected
in Topeka. The county commissioners
govern the collection and distribution
of this tax. The county also receives
the interest paid on the daily balance
"a large item every year.
More Home Control.
Under the present plan the city is
not consulted in the matter of delin-
quent taxes. The county bids in
piece of property on which the taxes
have not been paid and turns it over
to its own use. 1t makes its own
compromise with the city.
Mayor Billiard does not like this plan
and he is planning to tell the legis-
lature about it. He would have the
city attend to it's own delinquent list
And in doing this the mayor has a
scheme to help the poor of the city.
Il would take the vacant lots acquir-
ed by the city through delinquent taxes
and make a charitable use of them,
the mayor explained. Il would allow
poor people the right to cultivate them
and plant vegetables and garden truck.
Others 1 would turn over to the Provi-
dent Association for a small rental
under the agreement that they would
develop them to the advantage of the
poor. In this way we could relieve
considerable distress in Topeka
From a pure business standpoint,
the money derived from the interest on
the daily balance appeals to the
mayor.
1.-The city surely is entitled to all
that the city taxes can earn he said.
Probably 900 a year is collected
for Topeka tax. One-half of this
amount half the time draws interest.
The county accepts the money. The
city is entitled to it. 1t belongs to
the city
1t would be necessary to enlarge the |
Office of city treasurer. but the COM |
missioners see little complication in /
this. The taxpayers here would pay !
all their city tax at the city hall |
Other taxes would go to the county as
usual.
The plan will be taken up by other
cities of the first-class in Kansas and ,
placed before the legislators this win |
ter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26

big man. This is proved conclusively
BY the fact that he laughs when he
tells the following story-al1 a huge
Joke on himself
Once when he was running for county
office, and feeling particularly agree
able to strangers, a man strolled into
his office The politician thought he
recognized him, but could not place
him; he racked his brain while the
caller maintained an entertaining train
of talk Finally the stranger noted his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26

hosts contracted brow, and broke off
apoIogetically;
Perhaps ought to introduce myself
to you? I'm Mr.. Kays.''
Why, certainly" said the politician.
pulling himself together, Il recognized
you. Mr.. Kays. the second you set foot
in this Office
Mr.. Rays raised his brows
rs it possible?" quoth he, Il really
don't see how you could have done that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26
DO YOU KNOW HIM
Well known Politician Tells
Good Story on Himself.
Lives in Topeka and Is Able
Attorney and LaWmaker.

A certain wellknown politician in
town has a fatal failing-he can't re-
member names, and he can't remember
faces. He even admits that he has been
unable to recognize his own brother
when he passed him in an unusual
place.
He has served in the senate. is one
of the able men of the state, and is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26

The Nicholson Auto company de-
livereG a 1913 Cadillac to J. r. Bur
row this week. Another Cadillac
went to H. D. Billings at Deiphos.
Kan. and a third to Mr.. Clarence
Wetherton of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26

The Nicholas company delivered
car load of Cadillacs this week and ex-
pect two more car loads next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-26

I live in Oklahoma, and have never
been in Kansas before"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
2RsEpIlOCEE ~ az szz5aD g


clubs announced
didacy a
d,
what estimate Colonel Roosevelt third
l;oocvelts
Al a o u
view everybody glimpse
moonlight radiant eIugnce
the and
ovablc mountaineering
eve think
Is
If
you?
like fruitful palm like
wolf But the whom the wanted through them
day quickly pier
fell looked through him
practices indicative
Of what OF
who the most home loving mistress
Now how that dear? that brings her Immediately the
husband is PROBABLY
little consideration will
partner.
S 81
advertisement Of the good cheerful Irovider
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

production of the second battle OF
Bull Run" one OF the greatest battles
fought in the history of the Civil
War
The Price OF Gratitude In this
picture the sherin OF Waco County,
Texas, in a sensational manner, cap
lures a noted bandit, who has previ-
eusiy been OF service to the sheriff's
daughter In gratitude to her benc-
factor she aids the bandit to escape,
but through her efforts causes her
father TO resign his position as sheriff
The Punishment" The owner OF
an estate, who is widower with an
only son. falls In love with the pref
T. daughter of one OF his tenants ara
offers 10 marry her and give her pa.
rents full title 20 the land on which
they are living. Shortly after the
marriage, seeks to avenge a fancied
wrong. He hides in q chest in her
Foom expecting to surprise his step
mother and her old sweetheart whom
he sees approaching the house, the
latter having come TO return her RO-
saTy which he had found. Her hus-
band enters the room just as the
young man leaves and noticing his
wife's agitation, becomes suspicious
He sees the chest lid move and,
thinking she has her lover concealed
springs the lock and gives them both
an hour 10 live. The land owner
learns too late that, in his efforts for
vengeance, he has caused the death
Of his own son.
One Thousand Miles Through tho
Rockies" An excellent scenic pie
ture produced by the Edison company
showing the Royal Gorge, the Swing.
ing Bridge, Tennessee Pass, Eagie
River Canyon. Glenwood Springs, and
other places of interest in Colorado.
On the same reel with Everything
Comes to Him Who Waits, or Fun
n a German FestaGIant This is a
good comedy andN is produced FOL
laughing j IMPOSES only III
In addition 10 'the best pictures pos
sible to prQdpecs the Royal Theatre
has the distinction OF having toe
largest aggregation OF talented mu
sicians TO be found in any picture
house outside Of the larger cities
which gives a high class musical con
cert during the pictures.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
DEFEAT OF The
CRAIG BILL.

The Craig bill seems to have
Lreathed IT'S last We understand
that some OF its friends entertain i
hope that it may DO revived AMI
amended to meet the Objections which
led TO its defeat in The senate, but
We think that this is unlikely for sew
eial reasons. One is the short time
that viii eiapse before the end OF the
session; another x the feeling OF
luminosity between tie TWO houses
that has been steadily increasing and
the other is the development of
strong cabal against any measure
which would increase the difficulty OF
grating. AS things stand now, it
would be as easy 10 appropriate pub
lie money to private use as it would
be to take a milk bottle from an IL
FAINT. 1t would be still easier under
such purchasing department system
as has been proposed.
We would not be understood to be
limiting that any official has been en-.
gagged in grating or contemplates
grating On the contrary, we have
the profomdest faith in the honesty
and ability of the governor, but there
are others who look forward TO a
possible time when the governor will
yield to gratitude for political fayors
CT when in moment OF weakness
the governors grasp On the public
purse strings will be relaxed. We do
not belie@e that there viii be any
such lapse within the administration
of Governor Hunt, hut there will be
other governors in the course OF
years. In the course of years GOV.
ernor and time VIII come when the
treasury will be quietiy. and systemat-
ically leoted. Ia the event Of diseov-
cry. the taxpayers VIII be unable TO
help themselves.
The Craig bill offered al effective
lar 10 such a contingency. but the
senate. partly because OF pique, has
seen fit TO become an instrument in
the hands Of those who want no such
bars.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
PURIFICATICN
OF POLITICS,

Since the Pennsylvania primaries
we have noticed much chortliug in
the republican progressive newspapers
over the publication of Pennsylvania
republican politics by the elimination
Of Boss PeurOse. The substitution O
Ross Bill Flynn OF Pittsburg does
not seem to be UaRcn Of an improve
ment PoE-ose. it IS true, did not III
troduco the principles Of Christianity
into his political eudeayors; that is
10 a notable e41eFe or 50 as to pro,
yol.e complimentary criticism. Ye-
his nlanipniations were conducted de.
Gently. as tnose things 90. He did no:
unnecessarily SUR. The fItby pool.
But Flynn's record as political
manipulation rests Oh a long series oi
dirty and successful little tricks in
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

viii produce two musical pieces next
season, The Doll Girl" and The
Sunshine Girl"
IL is reported that Anna Held in
tends to return to France and that
she will probably not return to Amer.
lea again.
Miss Tichborne, daughter of the
famous claimant Of that name. has
written a play which Charles Froh-
man has accepted for production.
Henry b. Harris, who was lost on
the Titanic" was preparing to pro
duce a dramatization of The Wild
Olive and a new play by James
Forbes
William Hawtrey will end his sea
son in Dear Old Billy" with an en-
gagement Of three weeks in Chicago.
This closes June l and will end
years continuous run of that farce.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
Dancing every evening, good music
Eastern Star Bazaar G5t
EAGLES PICNIC
AT Douglas Promises TO Be Well At.
tended by Sisbeeitcs

The picnic which viii be given by
the Douglas lodge of Eagles promises
to be well attended by Bisbee people.
Already many are heard planning TO
take in the first big outing Of the
season, although it is more than a
week OF, Sunday, May 10, being the
date chosen.
me Eaeles hvae planned numerous
events which cannot but add to the
pleasures OF their patrons There will
De athletic sports and ice cream for
the children, plenty of lunch. and
cool, shady place in which to lounge.
ior the older ones, and an excellent
dancing pavilion, with good music
Tor ali who care to participate.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

Maxine Elliott is in Paris.
lsst GEORGE DO it has been mad,
into a musical play.
Anna Iiayloya has been enthusias
ticsiiy received in London.
The revival of Ben Hur in London
has been a great success.
Yorke and Adams will make a
vaudeville tour of England soon.
-Four companies are to be sent out
next season in The Gamblers"
Hubert Wiike appears In vaude.
Vile with a sketch called MY sun.
hinc,"
Hilda Spong is appearing in Aus.
tralia IN the title role OF "Eyerywo-
man
Martin Harvey is doing a big bus.
mess in the English provinces with
Cedipus Rex
Little Boy Blue" viii open in Bos-
ton next October for an engagement
OF three months.
T. II. Sothern and Julia Marlowe
viii not close their present season
until the begianing of July.
Fritzis Scheff is going TO buiId a
handsome home in the blue grass re.
sion of the State of Kentucky.
Eddie Foy has secured the rights
TO Augustus Thomas sketch AT Lib.
erty' for his own use in vaudeville.
William a. Brady intends to pro
cuce a play by Jules Eckert Good
man, which is entitled "The Sisters
Of Fear
Madame Nazimova will open her
season in a new play under the di-
rection and management OF Charles
FrOhman.
Maude Adams has EXPRESSED the
intention OF making a tour of the
south in "Chanticler" the first half
Of the coming season.
Charles Frohman, il is reported
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
on AE .SPVR,!59
OE'THE'MOMENT
by Roy k.Moulton. q

ON THE NILE
I IA like TO loaf around awhile
Upon the ancient river Nile,
And hunt the graceful crocodile
Like famOns tourists do.
The pyramids I'D like TO see
The mummies too. appeal to me-
I'd like to find old Ptolemy,
And get an interview.
Id like 20 converse with that mink
That Gibson girl they called tho
Sphinx
And try to weld some solid links
Between the past and now
She is the only woman who
Can keep her lips sealed, tightly, too.
fact We must allow.
d like to ask some question that
Would throw light on her habitat.
Did Cleopatra wear a rat
And chew her gum at the show?
Mere four-toJt bOnnets then the
style
Along the placid river Nile?
Did hatpins pierce the rank and file
AS they passed TO ana fro?
Did suffragsts rise in that day
And heaye their bricks OF ancient
clay?
Did common people have to pay
Three prices IoT their meat?
Were X. and r. producing plays2
" as Lillian Russell then the craze?
Was Goodwin seeking fia4cees?
Were chorus girls discreet2
Was Kaiser Wilhelm talking fight?
Did frightened folks stay up all
night
To watch for comets in their fizhtg.
Did old Wurzburger flow:
If her determination slips,
And Mrs. Sphinx unseals her lips
She may give us some good straight
tips
On things we'd like to know.
CAUGHT ON THE FLY
Mayor Gaynor says lawlessness in
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

John D. Works, the insuruent sen.
ator from California, is hahting with
all Of his might the bin introduced
by Senator owens which provides for
national bureau Of health. Works
Is, ChraiiaD Scientist and declares
tsat a Christian Science healer once
savCd his life lie fears that If a
national bureau Of health we're es.
tabiished it would attempt toyPut the
Christian Science healers in a had
light Works is very bitter against
the stringent laws in some states re-
lating to the practice OF medicine.
and says If Christ came to New York
city he would not be permitted TO
heal the sick In the city.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
At THE ROYAL

tommencing with today's matinee.
the management OF the Royal takes
pleasure in presenting TO the many
patrons OF that popular playhouse.
one OF Che most sensational and dra
matte war productions ever produced
OF the Civil War, entitled "a Spartan
Mother This exciting military pro-
duction l. based on an incident in the
American Civil War. and is DOT
trayed in startlingly realistic man
ner This picture shows an exact re-
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
DR.. SCHELL NAMED
Governor Hunt Appoints Him on Op-
teal Beard

DR.. H. 4. Schell OF Tucson, has re
ceiyed letter from Governor Hunt,
informing him Of his appointment
on the state board OF examiners in
optometry. The other members of
The board are DR.. II. I. SOuthworth,
OF Prescott, and DIR. E. Mussen, OF
Phoenix
Dr. Schcll mas been a member Of
the board Of optical examiners since
the law was passed. and has been
president Of the board for two years
and secretary for three years. He
IS at present secretary. having been
reelected at the annual meeting last
month
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
UNPRECEDENTED Lsnath Of Trial.


The difference in tils consumed in
criminal court procedures in this ana
nther countries is illustrated tg :
trial reported from Chenaitz, Ger
many, in a German newspaper. liz
which the pa2nr stated in astonish-
nent that ti,e trial lasted a whole
week
A woman was the defendant &C
cusei Of poisoning her little daughter.
whose life she had insured. and OF ar.
son to gain fire insurance. Both
charges were submitted to the jury al
The same time and acted upon. Sixty.
three witnesses had to be heard,
among them six experts. The jIry
condemned the woman to death
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

One OF the hardest fought legal
battles that the government has
ever undertaken is promised for the
suit TO dissolve the International
Harvester Company. For five years
past the Bureau Of Corporations has
Deen gathering evidence tending to
show the Harvester Trust a mOnop-
oily. Attorney General Wickersham
is confident that Uncle Sans case
IS strong enough to warrant such a
-ecisiOn as was handed down in the
Standard Oil and tobacco cases.
But the Harvester Company is de-
rTinIi 10 Gsht, and il the company
is dissolved it will not be because
here was lacking a disposition on
the part OF the defendant to employ
he best legal talent that could be
found.
The case win not be decided soon:
il may last for several years; and not
until October at least viii the first
hearings be held The judges to sit
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
SOUTHERN GOLF TOURNAMENT

( BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May . - The
participation of some Of 1he foremost
golf experts of the soith assures in
teresting and keen. 'competition in the
annual Invitation tournament which
opened today on the links Of the
Birmingham Country club. The tour
nament will continue through the.
remainder of the week.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
FRECkLE-FACE
New Remedy That Removes Freckles
or Costs Eothjnu-


Here's chance Miss FreckIe-Face.
to try q new remedy for freckles with
the guarantee OF a reliable dealer
mat II viii not cost you a penny IN
less it removes the freckles, while il
u does give you a clear complexion.
the expense is trizine.
Simply get an ounce of othine-dou-
bic strength. from Central Pharmacy
and one nights treatment will show
you how easys it is 20 RID your.salfst,f
,ne homeiy frecklesi and gel bes,S
tiiul complexion Rarely is more
than one ounce needle for the worst
case
BE sure % ash Central Pharmacy
for the 10 I,lc strength othine. as
this is, tho only prescription sold ur.
der suaral'ee Of money hack II Il
fails to remove freclaes. CT
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
Name savrd Hin

a man brought before - court IA
Biddeford, Ne, OF a charge OF
vagrancy, when asked by the Judge 70
give his name, answered, David Go
home" The judgs contracted his
brows. Your last name again?" he
asked. "Gohome," was the reply. "AIl
right, 60 ahead" said the judge
that's new one on me"
Pitts5urg whore for some years poll
lies haze been fostering and uoison.e
beyond the average.
i is not an easy matter to purify
politics and only dcmagogues or the
inexperienced set about i, with en-.
thusiasm. Human nature must be
purified FIRST. But purihcation Is pro
ceeding, however. without grea;
haste Now and then we adopt sono
new law to curb some time-honofed
and to that extent politics
are being purified. not though By
turning one set Of rascaIs out to lie.
another in.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
After Fadium.

The Mt Painter field OF South Aus
tralia IS a wonderful place for the oc-
currence Of rare minerals and a com.
pany has been receutIy formed TO re
cover radium from the earth.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

| New York must stop Lawbreakers
viii probably take this as another OF
the remarks Of EpicteJus and let II
| so at that
a Kansas father has named his
triplets Initiative. Referendum and
| Recall II Will bother the folks some
TO pick out nicknames Tor those kids
a Missouri judge has decided that
taIher is not an artist. That Judge
must have received a rail fence hair.
cut some time or other.
Alaska has had an open winter.
Next time Alaska viii please shut
its winter up and keep il to her
sell,
Detective Burns is TO be drama
TIED If there is anything in a name
Burn ought to make 2 hot show
The Italians and Turks have in
ented something unheard OF before
in shape Of noiseless war.
A wise eastern paper REM ks that
the present political campaign but
ters mo- uarsuips. rEen again, few
eoplo have any parsnips to butter
or any batter 10 butter them with.
H2rpers' Weekly has found q way
TO tell the age Of fish, bat it still
remains Tor somebody to find out a
way to tell the age OF some Of the
Id Holsters along broadway.
a JOB WORTH WHILE
They say that every little boy
Has got the chance some day to be
The president OF iris great land,
And that job certainly looks good
10 me
D never used go think I'd care
To De the president Lekuz
From what ID heard it. seemed 10 me
The hardest Job that ever was.
But ! read sumpin' yesterday
That changed my mind about the
thing,
I'm going TO be the president
When | STOW Ur, or bust. by iinE,
You see the papers say. bekuz
He ia man OF such great fame.
He gets d silver anEyul pass
To every big league baseball game |
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

EyerybOdy's doing it--Getting ready
to go 20 the Douglas Eagles picnic
at Lewis Springs. sunday May 10.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

DEMOCRATIC CITY TIckET
ELECTION NAY 27.
For Mayor.
Al. Newman.
For City Marshal.
]. F. Mcdonald.
For City Clerk.
p. Il. Fitzpatrick.
For Supervisor of Streets
Sam P. Briscoe.
For Alderman First Ward
Robert Hennessey.
J. ]. Hill.
For Alderman Second Ward
II. S Hillman.
Walter Thomas.
For Alderman Third Ward.
C. W. Allen,
J. r. Henderson.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
RADUM- SULPHUR SPRINGS

wASTRD-All sufferer, from RSsezsslsu. NssrsI-
ei,, Soiatics. Colds, ROo- Cirsulsbes. sriskis,
Refsas. Stomach. Kidney, Llssr, Blood ssssoas .sd
ts-sis Trosbiss 60 Sc, cured 81 esdisn sslphsr
Ssrisls. Los Angeles. By iskIaa HOT BATHS sBs
dri=k Iaa dis NATURAL, spsrkiise, fosuss. rsdIo-
active slnsrsi water. IL Is LIQUID SUNSHINE.
Pky.iciaz In ehsrse. Seed for booklet. wsssr de-
tIversd. Take Hslross Are. car % Wer Sssep,h s..
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10

EASTERN STAR BAZAAR.
May II. Is and 18th at Old Dicu5
Plumbing Co S Bldg. Main ST.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
lERCIVAL HOTEL Al

'th and b. San Diego. quiet frst-Class,
furnished two and thrCe-room
apartments. Phone and
BILE. best service j. NJ. Grant W. l.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-10
LEE APARTMENTS
THE KIT" IRRIGATION SYSTEM

modern plant and miniature irrigation system
at all times. Write for Brown Book-Free.
MIG CO., 1222 East 2sh St.. Los Angeles. Central
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