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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
AUTHENTICATE INTERESTED
 IN NEW WASHINGTON HOTEL

New Haven, May 2o.-Ex-Senator Frank Butterworth when asked in re- gard to the new hotel enterprise in Washington in which he is interested said that in a few weeks he might take an active part in the construc- ton of the building, The plan is for the erection of new Arlington hotel on the site of the present hotel, after some additional land is procured.
 MT. Butterworth said the new hotel would cost $6.000,0OO, would have 75O rooms and would be the finest hotel in the United States. It would require a year and a half to build the hotel MT Butterworth is one of the directors in the enterprise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
WILSON'S SHARP REJo1NDER.

The Wilson administration deals sharply with that of business who threaten to discharge help or wages should the pass tariff law obJec- tionabe to the protesting persons
 It will indeed proper to make special inquest into such business ascertain the relation between their profits and the tariff schedule
 business who objects to legislation deemed best welfare his country upon the theory that his business will thereby be injured destroyed ought not object having his claims put to the test of proof
 business whose business will not be injured destroyed purely for the political effect of his assertions discharges help threatens to do wages threatens to do pretty close the commission of ofense which the law ought to constitute a crime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
SIGNS OF APPROACHING ELECTION.

Mayor Wilson beginning realize that the time of reckoning is The frantic efforts of The Standard, to his kind of municipal government, prove the claim It according to latest water contemporary that the Board of Contract Supply has Essaved $160OO proposition which is entirely in capable proof This board has recently been buying supplies. Last other boards bought supplies The things bought wide range of prices articles of widely differing quality, and in varying quantities.
 To ascertain, under these conditions what being tsaved it would be necessary to have system of stand ards and the opportunity this plan with other plans, over number of years
 The probability is that this board has not saved it's cost it's cost being in the neighborhood of $5,O0O.
 It has occasoned some scandal and certainly has been made the agent of that recent requirement. that purchases be made far possible from friends of the admins tration.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
Esta6AshEd 1857.
For Tailored Shirts and Blouses.

very young child it is a deadly poison. In the adult the central canal of the spinal cord is closed. In the child the. channel is open and the acid quickly finds it's way to the medulla oblonsata, or base of the brain, and death is almost instantaneous. The members of the Academy considered the statements of Dr. Kremer of such grave importance that a committee, with pr. Kramer as chairman, was at once appointed to make further in bestigation into the matter and report at the next meeting. Later from Gin cinnatii Inquirer, March 20, 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
SWITCHBOARD READY FOR
 POLICE HEADQUARTERS

The new switchboard for use at po- lice headquarters has arrived and a corps of telephone men are husily en- gagged in setting 1t in place in the office of police Clerk Smith. The board is of the multiple type, with vis- ua1 indicators. It is believed that 1t will be ready for operation within a few days, and although the name of the operator who will take charge is not yet known rurnor has it that a per son has already been tentatively en- gagged to assume the duties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
MINISTER BADLY HURT
 IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT l

New Preston, May 2o-Rev. Evan Evans, pastor of the old church on New Preston Hill, was seriously in Jured yesterday in a runaway. His horse took fright at the ringing of an electric bell at a grade crossing near Washington. and he was thrown out Of his wagon. striking telegraph pole. He received a deep gash on his forehead and was rendered unconfsci- c,1s for some time. It was at first feared that his skull was fractured but later examiDation showed that 1t was not, and that he has a chance for recovery, if complications do not arise.
 Rev. Mir Evans was in another run away Sunday. His horse took fright at a passing auto, and he was thrown to the ground, receiving severe bruises to his shoulder and side. The wagon was smashed to pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
HOW TO GET CHEAPER BEEF

Can the control the beef business that this country may able to do with Australia and New Iea- and2 possible that strong competition may be built
 shipment 100000 pounds of meat is expected soon in San Francisco At best slight relief will be experienced from this Ultimately the beef trust must be ac cepted as and subjected to public regulation f its prices supervised and it's opportunity to restrict cat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
MASONIC NOTES.

A special convocation of Jerusalem chapter, R. A M. will be held Friday evening at which the R. A. degree will be conferred upon a number of can didates-
 There will be a regular communica- ton of St. Johns lodge, F. and A. M. tomorrow evening at Masonic Temple at which the E. A. degree will be con ferred upon a number of candidates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
Child Died.

Henriette Bachtrup, an eleven year old girl of 41S5 Ivanhoe Ayenle, Nor wood, died yesterday within an hour after a physician had administered some serum for cerebro-sptnal men, ingitis. The serum was the same as that used at the Cincinnati Hospital recently. It has been approved by the New York State Board of Health.
 MAJOR THOMAS BOUDREN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20

the supervising architect of the treas ury department to proceed with the work of erecting the new post office building as fast as possible. This removes all doubt of an early begin ming of the new building at the cor ner of Church and Court streets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20

Soften hard water for toilet use by a pinch of borax.
 If paint sticks to glass remove 1t with hot vinegar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

The most economical way to buvi soap is in large quantities; then let it dry before using.
 Cheese balls to serve with salad arc good made of Parmesan and cottage cheese.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
MOYER Will RETURN.


Chicago. Dec. 30.-Charles H.
Meyer, president of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners, who charges that
he was shot and slugged by persons
antagonistic to the cause of the strik-
ers, in the Michigan copper peninsula,
at the time of his enforced departure.
will not return alone to the scene OF
strife. A personal body guard, in
GLIDING his brother, S. F. Meyer, chief
of police of Boone. Iowa, will accom-
pany him. The brother arrived in
Chicago yesterday.
President Meyer is recovering rapid
ly. At the hospital where he was
operated on, it was said today, he was
showing marked improvement. No
symptoms of infection from the steel
jacketed bullet that was extracted, in
the operation. have appeared and the
physicians said Meyer probably would
be able to leave the hospital in a few
days. Meyer says he is determined to
return to the copper peninsula the
moment he is discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30

Topekans Raise Good Fund for
Tuberculosis Fight
Many Women Aid in Carrying
Out Work.

The sale OF Red Cross Christmas
seals met with great success this year
with the Good Government club, the
school children and the persons in
charge of the sale at the pOstoff1ce.
The Good Government club. which had
q wagon at Eighth and Kansas avenue,
sold $46-65 worth of stamps. The desk
at the postohice, which was In charge
of Mrs. Ralph Brigham, brought the re-
ceipts to 1917. The Topeka school
children also sold many dollars worth
Of stamps, but the amount has not yet
been counted
The King wagon at Eighth and
Kansas avenue, which was under the
charge OF the Good Government club
did the biggest business. The wagon
was under the direction of q commit
tee, Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland. Mrs. E. c.
Moser, Mrs. Anna Replogle and Mrs
c. /. Martin. Members of the club
worked at different times selling the
seals and over 1000 of them were
sold during the days preceding Christ
mas. On one day, Monday, December
IA, over $I7.45. was taken in.
At both the pOstOnice and the transfer
station, women were the principal buyers
of the stamps which were turned over ia
the Red Cross to aid it in its fight against
tuberculosis. Frank Conwel. of North
Topeka, aided the Eighth street wagon
by furnishing his horses when necessary.
The following assisted Mrs. Brigham al
the postonice: Mrs. George Prichard
Mrs. Harrison Morgan, Mrs. w. w. Webb
Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mrs. Frank Thomp
son, Mrs. Silas Porter, Mrs. James Sproat
Mrs. Guilford Dudley, Mrs. Willis Costen
Miss Mildred Morton. Mrs. Chester Wood
Seery, Mrs. George Crossman and Mrs
p. p. Moore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
FAVOR CITY MARKET.
Topeka Women Lay Plan Before
Mayor Cofran.

Five Topeka women, Mrs. Lumina
c. r. Smyth, Mrs. A. Marburg, Mrs. c.
J. Evans and Mrs. Ralph Moore, called
on Mayor Cofran today and discussed
the proposition of the city having q
municipal marketing plan. The mayor
and Commissioners Porter and Bone
discussed the subject but nothing defin-
lite was decided upon. The city dads
are in favor Of city market, il place
can be found for it.
That city market where producers
and consumers can meet and bargain
with each other direct, without middle
men, it is claimed. might reduce the
cost of living. essMn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
IT PAYS TO LIVE APART
Income Tax Exemption as Applied to
Married Couples.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Further regula-
lions for payment of the income tax,
issued today, provide that husband and
wife, living together, shall be entitled
to an exemption, of $4,000 from the
aggregate net incline of both. but when
separated and living apart permanent
exemption. Where husband and wife
their income may be made on one REL
turn but the amount OF the income OF
each with the full names and addresses
must be shown. -
The husband. 1.-The regulation says,
and legal representative of the house
hold. Where a wife has an estate
managed by herself, from which she
receives an income of more than 49,
600, she may make her own return,
and if the husband in such cases has
an income which brings the total
above $4,000, the wife's return should
be attached to that of her husband or
vice versa.
Where either husband or wife has
an income of $4,000 or more, a return
is required under the law, no matter
whether the combined income Of both
be less than $4,000. When the joint
income exceeds $4,000, husband and
FOR making the proper returns and
for the payment of the tax. The sim
gle or married status OF persons
claiming the exemptions provided
shall be determined at the time made
if it is made within the year of the
return, otherwise the status shall be
determined at the close Of the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
FOR BIG RECEIPTS
State Preparing to Collect Cor
pOratiOn Tax.


Statements to all Of the 5000 profit
sharing corporations doing business In
Kansas were mailed today from the
office of Charles Sessions secretary OF
state. under the provisions of the new
corporation tax law which becomes
operative January l. The new law is
expected to increase Kansas revenue
from $250.0O0 to $4,000 year and the
new act compels remittances under the
law not later than March 81.
Separate blanks to- cover the differ
ent classifcations of corporations al
fected by the law have been prepared
do business for profit will be COM
PEELED to pay a corporation tax to the
state. There are about 1000 such cor
porations doing business in Kansas, &C
cording to figures recorded by the sec
rotary of state. Individual taxes will
range from SO to $500 a. year for each
of the corporations
Under the old laws in Kansas. the
railroads were not compelled to file re-
ports with the secretary of state. But
the new corporation tax act compels
this report and exacts from the rail-
roads an annual corporation tax. The
law also affects the building and loan
associations and co1npels. them to pay a
tax where mortgages In excess of the
capital stock have not been listed for
taxation.
The annual fee Of the corporations
is based upon paid-up capital as fol-
lows: $4,000 capital or less, $40;
over $4,000 and up to $4,000, in
elusive, $25: over $4,000 and up to
$4,000, Inclusive, $50; over $4,000
and up to 100000, inclusive, 800;
over 100000 and up to $25O,000, in
elusive, 1925: over $250,OO0 and up to
$500, 900. inclusive. $3.50; over $780,
900 and up to $1,00O.00O, inclusive
$500; over $1,000 900 and up to ST.
100000, inclusive. $1,000; over 81
O00.0 900 and up to 100000. inclu-
sive, $500; over 100000 and up tc
$5,OOO,OO0, inclusive, $4,000; over 49,
1000. $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
Irvine PLANT STARTS
State Penitentiary Industry in Opera.
ton Again.

The new Irvine plant at the state
penitentiary at Lansing was started
today with a daily capacity of $4,000
pounds of finished Irvine. The plant
was destroyed in the prison fire in
April and has been rebuilt, located in
a new fireproof building and equipped
with modern new machinery.
1t is the intention of the prison
management to rush the manufacture
of prison Irvine in order that the state
can supply the need Of Kansas farm
ers during the 1914 harvest season.
When the Irvine plant burned last
spring, nearly three million pounds Of
finished Irvine, which has been stored
for shipment, was destroyed and the
entire plant and all machinery was
lost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
", +. LAKE SENTENCED
Topeka Druggist Pleaded Guilty IL
Liquor Selling Charge.

Heavy sentence was imposed TINS
morning upon W. F. Lake. pharmacist'
who aoid whisky In medicine bottles.
Mr. Lake Is proprietor Of the drug store
ut SO Kansas avenue.
Mr.. Lake pleaded guilty in the Sec
ond division Of the district court to
selling liquor and maintaining q nuis-
ance. Judge George II. Whftcomb to-
day fned him $500, and sentenced him
to $50 days in the county jail
Lake was arrested July q by Under
Shert6 Hugh Lartmer. Empty medicine
bottles that had apparently contained
WHISKY were found In his shop. The
Iksy = mo cellar q the Oxford cafs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
NOT FOR 4 WHILE.
Justice Burch Will Not Need the
Vote.

The papers are printing a dispatch
from Salina which reads about as fol-
lows:
MRS. Clara Burch, wife of Justice
Rosseau A. Burch of the Kansas SUI
preme court, although she has lived
in Topeka ten years, still claims Sa-
lima as her home and has registered
here. She said she would vote here at
the August primary and the November
election for her husband, who is a
candidate to succeed himself. She
said it was too early to express her
preference for governor and United
States senator" Jazz .H }sii'-i'1s =
All of which is very nice of course
if the correspondent stated the truth.
He does not however, for the reason
that Justice Burch is not a candidate,
not now, and doesn't have to be. He
was elected last year for six years and
need not worry next August or next
November
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
COURT REPORTS OUT.

Volume 90 of Supreme Opinions Is
Ready for Distribution.
Volume 30 of the state supreme
court reports has just been printed
and is ready for distribution. The re-
port contains 25 of the opinions that
were delivered last June and all of
the opinions Of the court at the July,
October and November sittings. and
one opinion from the December ses-
sion.
OF the 145 formal opinions quoted
in the volume, 20 were by Chief Jus
tice Johnston, g by Justice Burch, rs
by Justice Mason. 16 by Justice Smith,
81 by Justice Porter, Fl by Justice
Benson and "a by Justice West. Opin-
ions per curtain were delivered in 80
cases, all of which are reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
ALL FOR 81 CENTS.
Henry Adams in County Jail for
Small Theft.

Henry Adams. the tow-headed pris-
oner at the county Jail. is charged
with stealing 81. cents. to-wit. two
pennies, one nickel and three dimes.
from the sacred precincts of q church.
Adam pleaded not guilty to. burglary
and larceny when he was arratgned
before A. C. BarteL.
His trial took place this afternoon be-
fore Judge Robert Carver. Adams wat
bound over to the district court on $0oe
bond. and placed in the county jail
The state charges against him Will oe
reheard In Judge Dana's division.
Thirty-seven cents has made a world
of trouble for Adams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30

Melorene, the best maple flavoring,
2-ounce bottle SSc
"a Japanese pitcher free with each
bottle of Melorene.)
Smoked BlOaters, fine and large
Goldfish. zoe values, lib. brick. .lSc
Rutabaga Turnips. from Canada.
these are fine, lb. &c
Soap. White Rose. 10 large bars CSC
Black Pepper. pure. ground. lib. zoe
Pancake Flour. Ralston. pkg. 49,. &c
Barrel Cookies, 15c grade, lib. .12c
Coffee, Sahib brand, soc quality. 1b.9Sc
Toilet Soap, &c bar, bars. .25c
Butterine, Armour's Eastlake. our
leader. 2-lb. brick for. .SSc
Butterine, best brands, lib. 2Xc, 1Sc.
1Sc, 2Oc, 22c and. csc
Flour, The Regal or Queen of
Tampa brands. 4S-lb. sack. Sill
California Hams, smoked shout
. . .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
LOST-Bundle Of receipt books. Topeka
Legal News. Reward.

was in Mr.. Lakes possession. The
basement was searched and q large
number of bottles discovered. Lake
was arraigned and pleaded guilty. Eis
sentence. passed this morning. has beoo
postponed several times. He is the only
druggist to have been arrested ON q
liquor charge by the present county
administration. >
Lakes application for parole was re-
fused by the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
Leaycuvvorth Pioneer Dead.

Leavenworths Kan. Dec. SO.-Patrick
Lynch, who settled at Fort Leaven-
worth before the TOWNSHIP Of Leaven-
worth was laid out, died today. He
was = years old. He II survived by
two children. Mrs. W. A. Harmon OF
this city and DIR. J. c. Lynch OF KAN
sas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
SMITH IN RACE.
lola Man Candidate for Insurance.
superintendent.

SUPERINTENDENT.
Frank E. Smith of lola will prob
ably be a candidate for the Democrat
ic nomination as superintendent of in
surance, according to a report today in
Topeka. Smith is a law, partner of
Senator Frank L. Travis OF lola, who
has been mentioned as q probable Re-
publican candidate for the office now
held by Ike s. Lewis. .-ls+ s->-
Carl Peterson, also Of lola, was the
Democratic nominee for superintend-
ent OF insurance last year. At present
he is in charge Of the blue sky de-
partment in the bank commissioners
office. He has announced that he will
not be a candidate for insurance
superintendent in the 1914 primaries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30

senatorial ambitions to any of the
Democratic leaders and since he has
a four year job as warden, 1t is not
believed that he would risk the uncer-
tainty of nomination and election to
the senate and sacrifice his present
position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
Quality Groceries
and Meats

Courteous treatment and low
prices to one and all are the fac
tors which are making our sales
larger each month. Give us a
trial.
Wednesday Specials
Fresh pork shoulders. whole,
Id. .13t
Plate boiling beef, lean, ID, .91at
Flour, ga good straight
patent" 48-lb. sack. 81 90
Oranges, tree ripened, fancy
golden color, doz. 18t, 25f, $50
Pork sausage, our own make,
seasoned just right, Id. :. .15t
Cheese, New York Cream. Ib.19t
Grape Fruit, fancy Florida,
b 1Or ....... .......Z zoe
Coffee, Golden Wedding
packed in lib tins, steel
cut. a strong, fragrant
cup, regular, 10. 35c; spe-
cial, 2 TBS. for. CSC
Peas, Thomas Brand" spe-
cial, 3 cans. .25c
Rice, fancy broken, z lbs.
for. :. Csc
Hams, sugar cured, hickory
smoked. 10. ........... Ice
English Walnuts, new, -ss
2 lbs. for. S5C
Dates, new, 3 lbs. for. Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
BoTkIN FOR SENATOR.
Wichita Democrats Favor Warden oil
Penitentiary for Senate.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 3d.. d. Bot
kin, warden of the Kansas peniten-
tiary and a former congressman from
the Third district, is being urged for
United States senator from Kansas by
a Botkin club organized here last
night. Nearly 1000 letters were mail
ed today by the secretary of the new
club asking Democrats in every cOun-
ty il. Kansas to form a Botkin club.
State house Democrats do not re-
gard the Botkin boom as a serious dis
turbance to political conditions. In
fact they question whether the new
state prison warden will enter the
race. Botkin has failed to confide his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
the WEATHER RECORD

Following are observations of the United
States weather bureau for the twenty
four hours ending at o'clock this morn
ing. Rain or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30

Washington, Dec. 2s.-when william
F. C-Billy'o Hit returns to Washing
ton with his bride. who was Katherine
Elkins. he will md his splendid new
home on Massachusetts avenue about
completed. here Mr. and Mrs. Hit exc
pect to spend most OF their time from
now on.
The Hits win live IN Z very fashions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-30
LOCAL MENTION.

George b. Case died at noon today at
the home of his sister, Mrs. r.. p.
March, at 1913 West Sixth avenue. The
body will be taken to Woodstock, vt,
for interment.
Marion Leonard, who Will be seen tn
morrow ut the Best theater in "A Leaf IN
the Storm has attained the title Of
mistress OF the silent stage" The
drama IL In three parts and s. . vivid
portrayal Of Incidents taken from acfusi
life = !
Locket photos. E.v.Kins.sN Kan.av.-Adv
Small boys shooting in South Topeka
this morning brought several complaintS
boys were shooting At birds With fleSsr
new Christmas guns and that there ~
danger in some by8tauder gefftnI hrr<
1t b against the ordinances to shoot Witk
In the city limits and the police prornne3v
stopped the bird hunting. -
Try Illinois NIT coal for cooking. ~.
washed Call ass !. F. spohn.-Adv I .
Sergeant A. L. Sauls. of the police "a
partmsnt VII return thus pIeek from -.
extended trip - N6ntue1y, Al6t6fSS p