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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-13

BRISTOW--White, Ufer and Sin
clair's test on the Johnny Meyers
farm, section ., 1913. is drilling at
about 1860 feet. Since the failure
Of the Billings Oil companys test
south of town, interest is centered in
this one.'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-13

CLENELANp-The biggest piece Of
news in this field in weeks concerns
the sale yesterday Of the S. r. Il Is
OIL and Gas company's 12O-acre lease
in section 3, EOS, for $225, 1000 cash
The purchaser is the okla Oil com
pany. The land is the west half of the
southeast quarter, and the southeast
of the southwest of section 3.
on it are sixteen wells, with daily
production of 325 barrels. The mem
lcrs of the selling company are T. Il.
stafford of Tulsa, q. Il. Roudebush,
Syracuse y. y; NJ. l.. Roudebush,
Meadeville, Pa, and W. j. Kiser, who
also Is of MeadVille,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-13

CUSHING-The Prairie Oil and Gas
company's No. Z, Yarhola, section ),
17-7. has been shot and is good for
500 barrels. This is the best recent
well in the pool.
The Petroleum company is drilling
at 200 feet in it's test on the Jackson,
section IA, 1871.
c. b. Shaffcrs 30 5, Wacoche, sec
ton 20, 1871, is good for 200 barrels
natural in the Wheeler sand.
The Iron Mountain Oil company's
test in 3, 17-7. drilled through the
Layton sand Friday with small show
ing and is going on down to the deep
sand.
r. 3. Sticks No. 3. Salo Fulsom,
section 6. 10, is good for $50 bar
rels in the Wheeler sand, natural. Nos
s and IL are spudding; No 1S is
drilling at 210 feet; Nos 6, I, Is, 16
and II are rigs.
c. y. Haskells test on the Benton
l'al1aha farm, section % 1o-Q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-13

= c. y. Haskell's test on the Benton
Callahan farm, section "a, 1913, is
dry to a total depth of 2,315 feet. and
will be abandoned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
INSURANCE TROUBLES.
Missouri Law Working Hardship on
Fire Sufferers.

Springfield, Mo, June 13.-Prompted
by the fire which destroyed a part of
the business district here last Mon
day, causing damage estimated at $780,
900 and by the refusal of lot owners
to rebuild until they can get adequate
insurance protection, the Springfield
Manufacturers and Jobbers' associa-
ton today forwarded to Governor Ma
jor a formal demand for immediate
steps to settle the fire insurance con-
troversy which several weeks ago
caused a number of the old line COM
panies to withdraw from Missouri. The
text of the demand was not made pub
lie here but was said to suggest a
special session of the state legislature
to repeal or amend in q satisfactory
manner the Orr insurance law enacted
at the last session.
springfield business men, said Arch
McGregor president of the associa-
ton, were determined to take the mi
tiatlve in forcing an understanding that
will cause the companies that have
withdrawn from the state to return"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
CLOSE COUNTY OFFICES
Some of the Officers Want to Give
Clerks Half Holidays.

The possibility of closing the coun-
ty offices on Saturday afternoons was
warmly discussed this morning at the
meeting of the county commissioners.
The commissioners were in favor OF
such an order but said that the matter
was entirely in the hands of the coun-
ty officers.
Register of Deeds Robert F. Tasker
said that he was strongly in favor of
such change and spoke also for keep
ing all the offices open during the noon
hour. Mr.. Tasker has given his clerks
half holidays every. week since his
term began and is satisfied with the
result. Also he has kept open during
the noon hour to accommodate those
people who cannot transact their bust
ness at any other time.
This morning the advisability of
having one clerk stay Saturday after
moons in the bigger offices was dis
cussed. County Clerk O. X. Swayze
was in favor of this as he saw the need
of a least one man in his office on that
afternoon. AS a rule the business is
light at that time.
The commissioners thought favor
ably of this. plan but TOOK no action.
They said that the county officers
could do as they pleased about it.
Many of the clerks in the offices be-
lieve that they will get their Saturday
afternoons off in a short time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
CAPTURE ASSASSIN.
Slayer of Turkish ViZier Taken After
Hot Fight.

Constantinople, June 13-In hght
here today between a police detachment
and Zia supposed to be one of the
men who killed Grand Vizier Nah
moud Schefket Pasha. Zia was mortal
ly wounded by the police and judge
and d police officer were shot by Zla.
The policeman is fatally hurt. The Of
ficers had gone to a house, where they
had heard Zia was hiding and the hght
followed an attempt to arrest MN.
1t was found necessary to call troops
to make the capture, some of Zla
companions retired to the top floor
whence they maintained hot fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
ROBBED BEFORE CROWD
Girl Beaten and Cboked by Bandit
Who Escapes.

New York. June 13.-Miss Dorothy
Daniels, young and frail was beaten,
choked and robbed in the streets this
afternoon by a bandit who had fol-
lowed her from the bank to her r{1lace
of employment on Varick street. The
highwayman escaped with $1,12S in
currency and certified checks Hun
dreds pursued him for several blocks
but he eluded them
The holdup occurred in a busy
down town section in full view of the
noon day crowds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
Rival Tongs Sign Peace Treaty.

New York, June 13.-The rival
Chinatown tongs signed a treaty of
peace and topped it off with a
feast at the Port Arthur restaurant
last night after foreswearing deadly
combat for eVermore one hundred
Cinnamon arose from their tables and
chorused ''Wah Paw That meant
peace" They then grinned
The peace pact was brought about
by District Attorney Whitman and
Judge Warren Forster Vincent Astor.
one of the notables a the feast, tried
his hand at eating with chop sticks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
TOWN IS BURNING.
Block of Bridgeport. Illinois, Al
ready Gone.

Vincehnes. Ind, June 13.-Bridge-
port, a town in the Illinois oil field.
teleponed call for fire fighting APP
paratus here this afternoon. One
business block had been burned and
the fire was still raging at p. m
number of men and part of the
local fire department equipment were
Immediately sent to Bridgeport. No
estimate of the loss could be made
then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13


and get it for actual cost at the CLOSING
out sale of the Hayden jewelIy stock, ~
Kansas ave.-Adv.
The Moose lodge will hold old-fash-
toned picnic at Garfield park Wednesday,
June Is. A number of entertainment feat
ures have been arranged, including
creased pig chase.
Ansel F. Hatton editor of the West
pha1ia Times. is in Topeka today to see
Henderson Martin. chairman of the Dem
ocratic state committee.
Grading has been completed for the
asphalt paving on Western avenue be-
tween First and Second streets.
Geo. Harmon. editor of the Valley Falls
indicator. is in the city today. Mr.. Hsr
mon claims that Valley Falls has the
best water in eastern Kansas. being over
90 per cent pure.
There are now over thirty prisoners In
the city jail. Although this is not
crowded formerly. it is well filled.
The camping season opens here about
June IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
Old Couple Graduate.

Waco, Tex, June 13.-Among the
graduates of Baylor university's COM
mencement were William Porter and
his wife, a grandfather and grand
mother. who completed the college
course in the presence of their grand
SON. Mr. Porter's mother also was
present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
viii Inquire About oIeo Comnron,s.

Chicago. June 13.-Attorney General
-hcfSeyhoids SAID today he would make
further investigation of the aIa,,a,,tL
hour compromise of oleornarearine
manufacturers and treasury oficiaIs
OF the Taft administration nv means
OF winch the manufacturers ESCAPED
the payment of large part of the
taxes alleged to have been due ~
government on coIored oIeomargarina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
WHO'S AFRAID OF 10?
Bunch of Hoodoo Numbers Recorded
in House journal.

Washington, June 13.-Congress is not
afraid of any ''13'' hoodoo. The house
marking time on tariff and currency,
transacted no important business to-
day. and the journal of its proceedings
recorded that it adjourned lat 12:13
O'Clock on Friday, June -, 1913" Stick
lers for accuracy among the Demo-
crat members insisted that the adjourn
ment was exactly IS minutes and ID
seconds past noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
REFUGEES IN TAMPICO
State Department Notified of Rebel
Outrage S.

Washington. June 13.-The state de-
partment was advised of the arrival
yesterday in TampicO of a number of
Americans forced to leave the San
Diegueito COLONY John Cunningham
an American living in Conception. San
Luis Potosi. is reported to have been
brutalIy assaulted by rebels who took
away most of his belongings and de-
stroyed what could not be moved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
presihen1 Make Noninntions

Washington. June 13.-President
Wilson today made the following nom
nations: Minister to Cuba, William
E. Gonzales of South Carolina; min
lister to Nicaragua. Benjamin l. Jeffer-
son of Colorado; minister to Costa
sRica, Edward j. Hale of North Caro-
lima; assistant treasurer of the United
states at St. Louis. Willard ID. Van
diver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
stole Diplomats Guinea PIGS,

Washington. June 13.-Four pet
guinea pigs and their mysterious dis
appearance caused quite a disturbance
today in the household of Jonker
Loudoun, minister from the Neither
lands. The guinea pigs were favorites
of the minister and he spent much
time every morning with them.
They were trained animals and their
antics had attracted the eye of a mis-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

chievous neighborhood boy who
watched his chance and 'swiped' the
minister's pigs. The diplomat missed
them and notified the police. The
small boy and his chums waited in
deadly fear to see what would develop.
They finally slipped in and returned
the pigs. much to the joy of the IA
nous HollSnder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
PeIkey's Trial Set for June 10.

Calgary, June 13.-The trial of
Arthur Pelkey on the charge of man
slaughter in connection with the death
of Luther McCarty during their fight
May "a, was set today to begin Thurs
day, June 10, before Chief Justice
Harvey of the supreme court Tommy
Burns, who promoted the fight, will
not be tried before fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
Today and Saturday at Auror.

Broncho Billy's Capture, is the
title of an Essanay western drama be-
tomorrow. G. NJ. Anderson the ever
popular Essanay leading man. pIavs
the principal role "A Daneerof,s
Foe, Biograph dramatic film. and
The Bandits Child" Kalem west
crn drama, are also hainR. shown AZ
the Aurora
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

Washington. June 13.-Frank Hol-
comb Mason. form erIy Cleveland
newspap per man, and consul general at
Paris since 1905, has resigned. Sec
rotary Bryan today made the an
nouncement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
At the Empress Theater

The Empress theater has four good
reels for today and tomorrow, among
which are a Vitagraph, a SeIig and an
Essanay film. Having two machines
the Empress eliminates all waits be-
tween reels, making it appear as if the
program were one continuous film.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
On All Lawn Mowers 2Oe6 Discount
Two Unusually Good Specials in the Carpet DEPARTING

One Hundred 36x72
G r a S s Rugs selling
regularly at $3.50, now
on sale at CSC. Good
selection of patterns
just the thing for an
during the hot weather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
FLAG DAY AT ELKS.
Lodge Will Observe Occasion-MaJor
Harvey to Talk.

The B. P. o. Elks will observe flag
day tomorrow night with ceremonies
fitting for the occasion. Major A NJ
Harvey will deliver an address The
Elks ritual on flag day drill will be
carried out. All patriotic society
members and their families, are in
Vited TO come -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

picture sermon showing how a minis
ter reclaims a girl and marries her.
Gossip brings about circumstances
which cause her tragic death. The
Best is also showing a Keystone farce
comedy, THE Darktown Belle" and
"A Little Hero
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

Barker for sightseeing car-"See New
York-the whole thing for so cents
You're wrong on the price. young fellow
I've only lived here three years, and it's
cost me fifty thousand. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
FOR PICTURE S2O6,875
Portrait by Romney Brings Near
Quarter Million.

London June 13.-Romney's portrait of
Lady Anne De La Pole purchased
today for $206,S75 by Duveen at Christie's
auction room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
past Redemption'' at the Best.

A Kay-Bee sensational western
story. Past Redemption IS the fea-
ture offering at the Best theater to-
day and tomorrow 1t is a motion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
WACCENER STAYS
Nothing to Report That Mad
den Succeeds Him.
Clardy Says No Expectation
Waggener Resigning.

st. Louis. June 13.-AIartin L. Clardy,
vice president and general solicitor u
the Missouri Pacific Railway company,
when shown the statement that Judge
John Madden of Parsons. Kan, had
resigned rs general attorney of the
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway
company for Kansas, to become gen.
eraI solicitor for the Missouri Pacific
Railway company. for Kansas, Colora-
do and Nebraska. said:
.'B. P Waggener. at Atchison, holds
that position with the Missouri Pacific
Railway company and will continue to
hold it unless he voluntarily resigns
] think 1 would know if he intended
to resign and l have had no sugges-
ton from him that such is his purpose
j know enough to say there is abso-
lutely no foundation for the statement
referred to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
Madden Denies IL.

Parson, Kan, June 13.-When seen
today regarding the statement that he
would leave the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas railway July 1, to become gem
eral solicitor for the Missouri Pacific
Judge John Madden said that except
Tor leaving the NJ. K. & 7. July !.
there was no truth in the statement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

A good quality of
Administer mat 1Sx36
inch in size-mot-
tied center with red
border o My 7Sc
each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13
LOCAL MENTION.

The vacation fever has already pos
sessed a large number of Topekans,
and by next month hundreds of others
will be on their way to summer re-
sorts The attendance at the Com
mercial club in the noon hour has al
ready shown a slight decrease on ac-
count of the season of the year. Inc
average in the last nine months has
been about 80 persons. 1t will be some
thing like 20 this summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

e w. (Skeet Adams is now manager O.
the National Hotel Company $ oafoe'
shop.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

H. W. Jacobs, former assistant
suuerintendent of motive power of the
Santa Fe railway in Topeka and now
at the head of a railway supply firm OF
his own in Chicago has been spending
the last week at his home IN Pot"ln.
.s,ronalxa is still and always will be my
home he said. I'm the first place L
like the city-in the second place 1t is
centrally located for my travels in all
narts of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

The camping season opens here about
June IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

Here is q inch good Rub
Der Lawn Hose, REIN
forced with wire wrapp-
ms and solid brass coup
lings. A hose that you
can depend on to give the
best service and priced
today, for fifty feet, at
only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

phone 166 for city calls. Auto taxi, Soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-13

extra rug for yourporch or house
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-18
Johnny Murphy And The Policeman.

Twelve-year-old Johnny Murphy is a
cripple. He lives in the suburbs OF San
Francisco, says the New York Sun, and
his home is on the topmost part of steep
hill, mile, more or less, from the car
track. He peddles chewing gum in the
streets of San Francisco. One night he
got off the car at a point nearest his home.
and was about TO begin his toilsome climb,
when he was surprised 10 see a big po-
4iceman on horseback draw his horse up
beside the curb. The big policeman
looked at Johnny, and said:
"Where are you going, my son ?"
"To the top OF the hill, over there, )"
replied Johnny.
"What On those crutches. and up
that dusty, rocky road 2"
"Yes, sir" said little Johnny, respect
fully.
"I'll give you lift," said the big po-
liceman. Thereupon he swung the frail
little chap to the saddle. and carried him
thus 10 his very doorstep.
Thereafter, night after night, the big
policeman waited for Johnny till his car
came, and carried him up the hill to his
home.
A few months later an official order re-
moved the kindly policeman from his
post. Consequently, on the following
night little Johnny had to climb the hill
unassisted, and when he got home he
was very tired indeed.
Johnny thought the matter over, and
determined to find out why his friend
was removed. So he limped to head
quarters, saw the chief of police, made
his inquiry, and told his story. The chief
was touched and impressed, and going to
the telephone, he said TO the captain OF
the station nearest Johnny's home:
Captain, have mounted man 90 10
the View at seven o'clock every night
after this, and take little Johnny Murphy
from the Car up to his home on the hill.
II the boy is not there at seven o'clock,
have the officer wait for him."
So little Johnny Murphy has become
the special charge of the San Francisco
police force, and rides home from his
work as grand as the richest merchant on
Mob Hill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-18
The Poppy Fields of Persia.

Round about Shiraz, as far as lspahan,
southwark to the country OF the date palm
a great deal of opium is grown and sew
eral thousand chests are shipped from
Shiraz to China and various other large
centres of the trade every season. The
collecting of The opium juice begins IN
Iune, when The flowers having faded
and the leaves fallen, the poppy heads
are ready to be bled. When the sun
stands low on the western horizon, the
men with their tools start their work,
making one or two incisions in the fleshy
green skin of the heads in the side TO-
ward the setting sun. During the cool
night hours the brown, strong-smelllng,
viscous juice oozes out and collects IN
pearl-like drops on the surface OF the
seed-vessel.
Before the rising sun gains sufficient
power to dry or crystalline the sticky
substance, the gathering is in full swing.
Stepping carefully from plant to plant,
the men gather the opium on the broad
blades of their crescent-shaped collect
ing knives, which have an upturned back
about an inch high TO prevent the juice
from dropping off. AS soon as knife
is full, it is handed to the owner OF the
field or his foreman, who stands among
the collectors TO see that none OF the pre-
cious drops are hidden away by the
workers 10 increase their daily wages.
AS soon as the m orning work is over, the
fields are deserted until the afternoon,
when new incisions have to be made.
Each plant is topped twice and large
poppy-head gives from 20 TO 30 grains OF
opium.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-18

The story is told of college professor
who was noted for his concentration of
mind. The professor was returning home
one night from scientific meeting, still
pondering over the subject. He had
reached his room in safety when he
heard noise which seemed to come from
under the bed.
"Is some one there ?" he asked.
"No, professor" answered the intrud-
er, who knew of the professors peculi-
arities.
That's strange. was positive some
one was under my bed," commented the
learned man.
"Does advertising pay2 ! lost five
dollar bill on the street."
"Well ?''
81 advertised, and so far have re-
ceived three five-dollar bills"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-18
Thursday DecmebT 1 1913
$500, 900 In a waste.Basket.

Sophia HolulaS was a free colored
woman, and wife Of slave owned by
| Colonel Seaton, who lived in Washing
ton at the beginning of the Civil War.
The husband was with the army, and
lost his life at the Battle OF Manassas; so
his widow, who had ten children to care
for, applied to General Spinner, then
Treasurer OF the United States, for work.
She was given The task OF sweeping.
dusting, and emptying waste-baSkets at
salary of SIS month.
One day, after the clerks had all left
the rooms, she discovered that ore OF the
boxes in which waste paper was thrown
was almost full OF big bundles OF crisp,
new money Some OF the bills were as
high in denomination as $1,000. They
were all neatly packed, and enough litter
TO hide them was spread over them.
Sophia hastily covered up the treasure,
and continued her work as If nothing had
happened. The watchman, making his
last rounds, asked her why she fingered
so late. She pretended TO be busy, and
the man kept on. and left her undisturbed.
Sophia feared TO tell the watchman what
she had found. "He mought er tuck the
money hisself. and then laid il on me-"
she afterward said.
Now Sophia knew that il was the habit
of General Spinner to spend the night in
his office. So great was his anxiety at
this time that he slept in little room that
adoined his main office. In jacket and
slippers, he would rest most OF the night,
although he would get up frequently to
make tour of the building, and satisfy
himself that everything was in perfect
order.
SO Sophia waited. She sat on the box
OF money and nodded. The hours Slip
ped by, and still she failed TO hear the
tapl tapl OF the old slippers coming
down the stone halls. But at la I she
heard the familiar footsteps approach her
door. AS General Spinner was aoout 10
pass, she stepped forward.
"Jest step in here and see what done
find I" exclaimed Sophia, in mysterious
voice. Then she took the litter from the
top of big box, and showed to the
startled man the bundles of new money
within.
General Spinner sent at once for some
OF the Treasury officials; the money was
counted, and found to amount 10 over
$780, 600. Meanwhile he sent Sophia
home in carriage 10 her waiting little
ones.
No one ever found out who put almost
quarter OF million dollars Of newly
printed money into a trash-box. The
mystery remains unsolved to this day.
AS reward for her honesty, Sophia
Holmes was appointed to a position that
paid her more than fifty dollars a month.
She died thirteen years ago at the ripe
age Of Seventy-nine years.