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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
PUPILS STAY AWAY.
Kansas City School Is Closed on Ac.
count of Smallpox.

Kansas City. Nov. 2I-The Benton
school, in a fashionable resident district
OF this city. was ordered closed until De-
cember l by tho board Of education to-
day owing to an epidemic of smallpox
among the pupils. One. more case Of
smallpox developed at the school today.
appearance Of the disease three weeks
ago.
steady decline In attendance at school. de-
cided the board in favor of closing it un-
til the epidemic disappeared OF the 500
pupils enrolled at the school only zS7 an
swered the roll call today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
HE CHOOSES KANSAS.
It Was That or Thirty Years in thu
PenitentiaFy.

Franklin, Pa. Nov. N--Given his
choice between a 30 year sentence to
the penitentiary or Punishment to the
dry state Of Kansas by Judge G. s.
Crisweu in criminal court, William
Hogan Of Franklin chose the latter.
Hoga had pleaded guilty to q
charge Of larceny and was liable to an
automatic sentence OF 30 years because
he had twice before been convicted on
the same charge. Friends will make up
a purse 80 that Hogan can go to Kan
saS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21

to have been conveyed to the federal
capital by private messages which de-
clare that President Wiser is horri-
fled by the infamous executions carried
out by Villa, which have inclined him
to give the Mexican question: ''the Sc
hut on demanded bv justice ans COM
mon sense, that is to say the rccogni-
ton of the constituted government
whose chief is the fllustrious Huerta."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21

stringent anti-pass section to learn II
the pass privileges will be revoked.
Railroad officials are divided regarding
the application of the new law. some
contending that 1t will do away with
passes altogether. Others say the pass
privileges of employees remains un-
changed under the act. officials Of the
Rock Island system are holding up
employees passes for next year pending
an opinion from the roads law de-
partment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Fear for Their Passes.

Chicago. Nov. 21--Some 100000 rail-
road employees In Illinois are anxious
ly awaiting a construction of the pub
lie utilities act which will go into ef-
feet January ! and which contains q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21

Request was filed with the public util-
tiles commission today for the reinstate-
ment Of the passenger train on the Mis-
souri, Pacific between Summerfield and
Axtell The train was taken from the
service several weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Tailored Net SIS

Another new idea-regular shirt
body gathered into a hemstitched
yoke back and front, and finished
below the high stock, on front, and
edge Of sleeves with deep sca1loped
embroidered points of net. In
white net only-$5.OO.
Also Cream Shadow Lace Dressy
blouse with full vest Of plain net
over American beauty velvet,
square satin collar, net stock bands,
three-quarter sleeves with net
pleating-$S.OO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
s ssss. Bath fse 1898
Third Floor,

Women's robes of heavy double
faced bath robe cloth, very soft
and warm-in unusual and very
tasteful patterns on ground Of navy,
light or old blue, lavender. and
gray; satfn-bound collar, cuffs and
pocket, matched cord and tassels,
Such values usually sell for $500.
Managers Special price, -. %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Sample Wool
Dresses at $1,000

Third Floor.
About a dozen styles finest quail
ity serge dresses, a makers sam
ples-including wine, brown, and
navy-with high net stock. Special
$1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Wor1en's Hose
15c-39-79c

=, Main Floor. 2 =
Int Csc and s5c black and
brown Isle thread-and
some OUTSIDE feeced cotton. 1E~
Managers price. 1OC
Mt = SOC sflk-boot hose in taupe.
gray. mode, emerald green.
pink, light blue. white, black. On-
Managers price. OOC
nj q 800 all-sillk, and lisle-top
hose-bronze, tan, mahog-
any, cardinal, rose, taupe, maize.
light blue. and pink Nam IN"
ayers price. 6SC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
New Silk Petticoats $2.sa
Wool Dresses $500
uu>s.a rm.

A small assortment of specially
purchased dresses remains for those
who buy quickly. The values are
Observation-Disclosures blue, or black
brocade with velvet or silk trim
ming; also a few brown or blue
serge with lace collar and net
pleating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Four New Styles
Net Blouses
Third Floor.
Accordion Net $685.

with sloping shoulder yoke and
long sleeves in one piece, set on
with cords; the entire body of the
blouse accordion pleated.
Also pretty style IN net over
shadow lace vest with velvet ribbon
bows. Set on sleeves with cuff at
elbow. and undersleeve to wrist,
finished with pleated frill-$3. 05.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
NewLace Platinqs

Plain white, cream and some
nets; Dresden printed chiffon.
wide double frills, all white fig
ured chiffon. Csc to 75c yd.: black
net, SOC to $1.25 yd
Special Lot Of fancy collars at 1Oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
"Reg- Top" Tier, and
DrGped Styles IN
Plaid Skirts Or
The Very Latest. YO
Third Floor.

With plaid skirts at the height Of
fashion-our offering these hand
some skirts for $500 is quite re-
markable circumstance. In the or
binary course Of buying we would
have to sci Them at $7.5O-for the
cloths are of beautiful qualities
fine, soft, all wool rough finished
serges and heavy camers hair eff
fects'- the styles include the
very spartest designs peg
top. three-tier, and gracefully
draped models, some with large
velvet button trimming.
Large Scotch plaids in quiet
tones-dark rich blendings Of
green and brown with blue with
black. some frightened with line
of red. others with broad checks
OF a lighter blue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21

rs Silk Dresses
Up to $1,000 e1n
Special for 41V
Third Floor.
A choice selection Of this sea-
sons beautiful styles in frocks.
from simple tailored effects to
some that are dressy enough for
afternoon.
Silk Poplins, Silk Crepes, Char
meuse, and messaline in grey.
taupe, good shades of brown and
other GOLDSMITH fine lace COL
lars. pleated net! and other stylish
trimmings. Some tunic styles.
"a group of very dainty, pretty
dresses of light Dresden and other
patterned printed silks-with fine
laces. ALI offered Saturday at SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21

pair to.
Sizes remaining: 5H, s and
some 6A and 6h-good shades
of tan. champagne, green's, some
other colors; and IN in white
only.
All fine French kid. 2-clasp
gloves, all new and perfect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Underwear

Underwear
Fourth Floor.
Women's fine hand FINISHED and
crochet trimmed Forest Mills make
of ribbed cotton SOC 00N
separate garments. ....... OAN
CSC extra sizes for. ..v.... .42c
high neck, long 1ieeasd, or wing
sleeved vests. and tape-top or
French band ankle length pants.
Main Floor.
G Ga;es SUITS SOC ,42c
Good warm fleeced cotton gar
ments of an excellent make, in
sizes from to Is years. ALI at 42c
in the Managers sale.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT
COMES SUDDENLY
Mrs. C. I'll. Pierce Loses Husband
and Father Within Twenty Hours
Both Long time Residents
off Pullman.

Within the short space of twenty
hours Mrs. G. H. Pierce of this city
lost by death her husband, G. II.
Pierce, and her father, William
Grant. C. II. Pierce passed away at
Z a. M. Saturday, at the age of 80
years, death being due to bladder
trouble, and William Grant died at
1886 a. M, Sunday from senile decay,
at the age of so years.
c.. H. Pierce had resided in Pull
man for many years and up to about
two months ago was active and
healthy, being noted for his energy
and activity despite his heavy burden
of years. He was formerly a sailor
in the United States navy. Deceased
was seriously i'll but few days prior
to his death, and his sudden demise
was unexpected. Besides his wife,
Mr.. Pierce leaves six children, four
boys and two girls and several grand
children to mourn his death, two OF
the children, Mrs. Thos. Ellis and
Charley Pierce, residing in Pullman.
He had been welded three times, hav-
ing taken his third wife about three
years ago.
William Grant was a pioneer OF
Pullman, and leaves several children,
two of them, George Grant and Mrs.
C. H. Pierce, reside in Pullman. He
had been In Ill health for many
months and the end had been expect
ed almost hourly for several days,
though 1t was probably fastened by
the sudden death of his son-in-law.
Funeral services for Mr.. Pierce
we're held from the Baptist church
Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. B. Clark
preaching the sermon, and intermen'
being in I. o. o. F. cemetery. The
remains of Mr.. Grant were buried
from the same church Monday after
noon.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
WATER PIPE ORDERED
BY CITY COUNCIL
Many of the Old Wooden Mains Will
be Taken Out During the Summer

AT the regular meeting of the city
council held last week bills to the
amount of $271.06 were allowed and
ordered paid. A building permit was
granted to ID. d. Kimball, agent for
Levi Ankeny, for the construction of
a tWo-story brick building on Grand
street.
A pool room license was granted
to e. w. Thorpe. The committee
on water and lights was instructed
to purchase 1000 feet of four inch
iron pipe, 800 feet of six inch and
200 feet Of two inch galvanized.
The committee appointed to pur-
chase rock crusher reported that
they had joined with road district
No. in the purchase of a machine
and We're authorized to purchase an
electric motor to furnish power to
run it,
An ordinance was passed providing
for the vacation of 10 feet Oh each
side of Cleveland street between State
and Bryant streets on Military hill
An ordinance was passed establish
ing the sidewalk grades along the
paved portion of State street
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
BISHOP WELLS Is COMING.

Sunday will be a day of special
interest to the people of st. James
Episcopal church, for on that day
Bishop Wells comes for Confirma-
ton, and to consecrate the new
church. The Conservation Service,
which is the formal setting apart of
the building to be used only for the
worship of God, will be at eleven
O'Clock, and the public are invited to
join in this joyous service. Confirm
alton of persons who are coming into
full mem bership of the church, will
be at 10 o'clock; and then ia the
evening at 1880, the Rev. j. Watson
of Moscow, who is well known in
Pullman, will be present and preach.
Special music has been prepared,
suited for such happy occasion, and
friends of the parish are invited to
come and help make a bright DAY
brighter.
On Saturday evening, from to
10, there is to be a reception in
Masonic Hall, given to Bishop Wolfe,
where all members of the parish and
others who would care to greet the
bishop, may come.
There will be the Holy CommuI IN
as usual on Sunday morning at 7:30.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25

'h'ies mat are now being provided.
'e''el markets are assured. and the
posi- bilities of dlversification coon,
~ oe enormous. Such development.
No"eFer' must be based on correct
principles, If it is to be permanently
successful. There must he a scion
tihc study of soil and crop adanta-
'lohs, as well as of market reouira-
inents. The state college and experi-
lhent station ought to be the chief
FACTOR In this development, because
mere are conferred the men and 70
clllties for a study of the stata,s og
rlcultural possibilities. information
Tor new settlers ought to be avail
able from this institution rather
than from commercial clubs, or other
exploitation agencies. Again. the
fundamental basis for agricultural
development and for land values
ought to be the average production
which the land will yield under cor
rect tillage, rather than occasional
phenomenal crops, grown in unusu-
ally favorable seasons, or by unusu-
ally skillful husbandmen.
Il feel that the outlook for the
college itself is very encouraging.
The acceptance, without question, by
the legislature which hoe lust adj
Journed, Of the principle of the So
called mill tax" means that future
adequate financial support Is now
insured. The disappearance of the
former keen jealousy between the
state university and the state COL
lege, with the very general recogni-
ton that each has an important place
to fill in educating tho citizenship of
the state, makes for more stable ad-
illustrative policies and more con-
sistent institutional development
than has ever before been possible.
"In leaving administrative work
III connection with agricultural de-
velopment to take up again my chos-
en- life-work in research fields, I do
so with feeling of keen personal
pleasure. This is tempered some
what by the loss of personal friends
and associations which have been
most pleasant to me- But I hope
to find, in Minnesota, new friends
and new opportunities. However
that may be, I shall always recall
my twelve years association with
the faculty and students of the state
college and with the people of the
state of Washington with the keen
est of pleasure.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
FAREWELL MESSAGE OF
PROF. II. w. THATCHER
uicts Bright Future for College
@nu says That He Shall Remember
His Work Here With
Pleasure.

Prof. R. W. Thatcher and family
cave today for st. Paul, Mimi,
were he will assume his position as
Ieau OF agricultural chemistry re-
search work at the University of
I, unesota. His farewell message to
rs friends and the farmers of this
''ate is as follows:
- believe that no state in the
s', anon has now before it greater pos
'i'ies for agricultural develop
AZ n' The great variety of soils and
aAc conditions In this state
.n, anS that a great diversity of agri-
! ufai crops can be produced. Up
.nis time, the lack OF suitable
a., Aets has limited to a consider
~ extent the production of the
e intensely cultivated farm and
ss uen crops. With the present rapid
o"th In population and the still
I'M ne rapid development which is
m My to follow the completion of
ranama canal to increase local
consumption, and with the
improved transportation ia
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
DRAPER CLUB ORGANIZED.

The Pullman Draper club was or
ganized last Monday with Is charter
members. The following officers
We're elected: President, Mrs. c. l..
SINNERS first vice president, Mrs.
Chapman; second vice president, Mrs.
Evans; third vice-president, Mrs.
Bohler; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Heldring. The next meeting of the
club will be held at the home of
Mrs. c. L. SINNERS, 1911 Kamiacken
street on Tuesday. April 20, at $500
D. N. All members are urged to
be present.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
MANY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PLANNED BY PULLMAN COUNCIL
End of Present Season will See Over Fifty
Blocks of Pavement in Pullman---TwO
New Routes Decided by Resolution

The city council has taken hold
OF the paving proposition with a
vengeance and as result the end OF
the present season will without a
doubt see the completion OF at least
fifty blocks of first class payem ents
in different parts of the city.
At special paving" meeting of
the council held Monday evening two
resolutions were passed which in
clude the improvement of nearly
thirty blocks, which, together with
the twenty blocks already contracted
for and partly completed will give
Pullman about fifty blocks of as we'll
Improved streets as can be found IN
the state.
Work was started last fall on the
paving of 10 blocks on College hIh
and ) on State street, and this will
be rushed to completion as soon as
the weather permits. The contract
last fall was awarded to w. f. Han
rahan, but the council has consented
to an assignment of the contract to
the Warren Construction company.
The present contract for paving on
College hill calls for a continuous
stretch from the main section of town
to the college, over half a mile, the
route being from the Northern Pa
cific tracks along Palouse street to
Star Route street, thence north on
Star Route to Montgomery, and east
on Montgomery to the college
campus. The curbing is already COM
pleted and the company is given 60
days after commencing work in which
to complete the improvement, the
same contract to cover the State
street paving.
At a special session of the council
Monday evening five of the six mem
bers present voted in favor of the
improvements, the resolutions pass
ing by a bare majority of one vote.
the votes of five of the seven coun-
cilmen being necessary to proceed
with the Improvement work without
the formality of a petition from the
benefited property owners. Council
men Palmerton, Lawler, McAlister,
Sanger and Sanborn registered their
votes in favor of the resolutio ns,
while Councilman Haynes voted no
and Councilman Campbell was alb
sent
In the first resolution the city dads
declared their intention of Improving
the following described streets by
filling, grading, curbing, guttering,
parking and paving: Beginning at
the northerly boundary line of Mont
gomery street, thence north along
Star Route street to the northerly
boundary line of Colorado street.
Thence east along Colorado street
to a point opposite the northwest
corner of lot /, block 3, Campus Park
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25

addition. Thence southeasterly along
IhaIuna street to opposite a point
: leet east OF the northwest corner
or lot s, block ), Campus Park add
uon. Beginning at the northerly
boundary me OF Montgomery street
thence northerly along Opal street
to the southerly boundary OF Colo
rado street.
Inc second resolution includes the
same improvements on the following
streets: beginning at point 1926
feet east OF the easterly boundary of
11lgh street, thence easterly along
Paradise street to the southerly
boundary of Main street. Beginning
at the intersection of Paradise and
Daniel streets, easterly along Daniel
street to its intersection with Spring
street, thence northerly along Spring
street to the northeasterly terminus
OF Spring street, thence northeasterly
along the county road to the west
end OF the county bridge. Begin
nIng at the southerly boundary line
of Main street, thence southerly along
Pine street to the Northerly boun-
dairy line of Mckenzie street. Begin
ming at the northerly boundary line
OF Paradise street. thence along Aid
er street to the southerly boundary
line of Mckenzie street.
City Engineer Edwards was order
ed to proceed at once to prepare
plans and specifications, and bids
Will be requested on the improve
ments as soon as the preliminary
formalities have been completed
The cost Of the improvements is
to be levied against the abutting
property to the extent in which it is
benefited, and the property owners
will be privileged to pay the amount
taxed against their holdings in ten
annual installments, at 6 per cent
interest. lmprovem ent districts will
be established and bonds issued by
the city on the districts to the
amount of the total cost of the i'm
ployement, the bonds to be retired
as they become due by the money
raised by the annual installment
payments by the property owners.
Engineer Edwards will prepare
aud submit to the council on or be-
fore the 18th of May, an estim ate of
the cost of the improvements, togeth-
er with statement of the proper
Tomato amount thereof which should
be borne by the property within the
assessment district, and statement
OF the aggregate valuation of the real
estate in the district effected. He will
also make an estimate of the amount
or the cost of the i'm provement which
should be borne by each lot.
May Is has been set as the date
70" hearing and considering objec-
lions to all or any part of the reso-
lotions
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25

A. f. Bigelow, of Moscow, this
week purchased the Farmers Hotel
building from Mrs. Hannah Kimball.
Mr.. Bigelow will remodel the build
ing and install line of furniture and
second hand goods. The deal was
closed by Walker & struppler and
Mrs. Kimball takes Moscow resld ence
property in part payment on the
Pullman building.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
Wedding Long Kept a Secret.

Harry Wilson this week announced
his wedding to Miss Ada Reid, daugh-
ter of j. M. Reid, which occurred
in Moscow last November. The mar
riage had been kept a profound Sc
cret and not even the most intimate
friends of the young couple were
aware of the event. Mr.. Wilson is
an electrician, employed by the Ida
ho-Washington Light & Power COM
pany, and has resided in Pullman
many years. Mrs. Wilson has grown
to womanhood here and numbers
her friends by her acquaintances. The
young couple will reside in Pullman
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
Congregational Church.

Q. II. Harrison, minister. Next
Sunday preaching by pastor both
morning and evening. Topic for
morning: "Caesarea Philippi;" even
Ing: -Four Square" Special musical
program in the evening. Also note
change of hour for evening service.
During summer months 1t will be
at 500 o'clock.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
HIGH SCHOOL YEAR
is NEARLY ENDED
But Students Are Keeping up Their
Good Record in All Lines of Work

a Latin play will be given this
evening in the high school building
by the Latin classes. The title OF
the play is "A Roman Wedding"
and it has three scenes representing
the betrothal and marriage of a
Roman girl. Roman costumes will
be worn by the characters and the
stage settings will be as nearly Rom
an as possible.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25

Mr.. Lee Lampson has received the
appointment of county advis-
er of farmers of Benton county. He
will begin work about May 16. 1t
is needless to say that he receives
big increase in salary and that he
will have good opportunity for fur
Their advancement. During the past
year that he has taught in the local
high school he has shown his eff
cheney in the sceince subjects and as
really live high school worker in
many ways. The students will re-
greet very much to lose so valuable
a teacher but are glad to see him
receive so good a position.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-04-25
Paving Work Resumed

The contract foe street paving let
last year to W. F. Hanrahan has
been assigned to the Warren Con-
struction company which now has a
large force of men grading Palouse
street, where there is good deal OF
rock work, which win require blast
ing.