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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

Seventy pictures of life among THE
Mexicans of the United States will be
shown at the Second Presbyterian
church tomorrow night in an illustra-
ted lecture by the pastor, Rev. w. c.
Meeker. Among the views will be the
oldest house in the United States,
Penitentes procession, sheep, burros,
mining camps, Grand Canyon,
churches, and schools for Mexican boys
and girls. The lecture covers the work
in New Mexico. Arizona and California.
The pastor will preach in the morning.
Music by the chorus choir and solo by
Mrs. Frank Phipps. Revival services
begin next Tuesday night, when the
Rev. Stephen S. Estey, of the FRS
Presbyterian church, will preach the
sermon.
Some Mistakes of a Good Man"
will be the sermon subject of Rev.
Avenue Christian church Sunday ev-
ening- At the morning service he will
preach on 'Life's Highways" Special
music has been arranged for both SER
vices. In the morning c. D. Wellman
and Mrs. Myrtle Cowdry will sing.
Notes and Personals.
A. P. Howell, r. NJ Forbes and
James Forbes of Kiro have been in
Topeka this week to attend the cere-
monies of the Scottish Rite reunion
Mrs. G. c. Berry has. returned from
HALEY. Idaho, where she went with
Mr.. Berry a short time ago to look
after a business location. 1t is report
ed that Mr.. Berry is pleased with the
condition and has closed a deal for a
location. Mrs. Berry has returned to
North Topeka to make preparations
for shipping their belonging to the
new location.
r.. c. Broaddus left yesterday for
Milford, Va.
G. V. Doan has gone to Grand
Island, Neb-, on a business trip.
Samuel Van Horn of Mayetta was
IN North Topeka today on business
Regular services will be held at the
\ orth Topeka Congregational church |
sunday Preaching at IL o'clock by !
the pastor, Rev. T. ]. Pearson, on the |
subject, "A Voice from the Spirit |
w ORIG. Sunday school at 10 o'clock |
f: P. Rude. superintendent. The !
CHRISTIAN Endeavor sociey will meet /
at 6:15 O'Clock. Miss Olive Rude will |
lead the meeting.
A NJ. P, D. druggist-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25
IS A SPRING DAY.
And Sunday to Be One of the Same
Kind.

Spring temperatures and a cloudless
sky have been combination today
that has satisfied even the habitual
crouch. No records Were broken. Three
years ago today the maximum rempera-
ture was sixty-three degrees. The
thermometer reading at O'Clock today
was fifty-nine degrees. The tempera-
lures are averaging twenty degrees
above normal for this date. Sunday
will be warm and pleasant according to
the forecast.
The hourly readings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

have received so many petitions circu-
ed, that 1 have finally and definitely
decided to run for reelection" Mayor
Billiard has clean political record.
has stood for honorable business
methods, has represented the city in a
capable and able manner, and has
thousands of business and professional
friends ready to support his cam
Ddi2n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25
BLIZZARD viii Wait Tiu MONDAY

Although Mayor j. B. Billiard has
practically admitted to a state Journal
reporter that he intended to enter the
race for mayor in the spring cam
withheld unaiI Monday morning "I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25
TREASURER REPORTS.
Balance of S273.2e2 ON Hand First or
Year.

J. W Wright. city treasurer. has sub
Lilitteo MS report for the year ending De
e etdn 81 1872, containing an itemized
statement of the total receipts and exnen-
oltures of all the various funds pertain
ing TO the city of Topeka and the balance
on hand in each fund
Ra me general statement is follows:
baiance on hand January l.
Total receipts for the year 1912 ssS pa. %
Total disbursement for the year
1S1z ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 4I9 IS
December 81. 1912, balance on
me balance on hand. therefore. Janu-
arE l. 1918, was almost So, 900 more than
me preceding year. and quite satisfactory
10 the commissioner of finance.
me receipts in the general revenue fund
Tor 1872 We're s175. 500. &C. and the dfsbursa-
ments sl52, $40. 26-S55, 93S 03 for the police
department 81, 500. 50 for the fire depart
ment, and S45,61S.74 for general warrants
me ltemized statements of the principal
Iunds-seneral revenue general improve
ment' water and parks-has been COM
piled as follows:
General Revenue Fund
PPeGeIpts $40 SOP 40
disbursements -.....-..-.....-.... 152, $3.50. %
General Improvement Fund
Dish,Ips sl29 SIS 81
Balance Observation-Disclosures. sI29 6IS 81
General Water Fund
receipts .$133 662. 81
disbursements -----..-.-.-....... 80, 223. 81
Balance ..........................$1 43, 43S. 80
Park Fund
Receipts ..---...........-........$ 81, 75s Sc
Disbursements .................. o. 7O5. So
Balance .-.......-...............$ 1005S.6S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

| wish to thank the friends and
relatives who assisted me during my
Wlte'S sickness and to thank the so
c1etles, relatives and friends for the
floral remen1brances at my recent be-
reavement. J. NJ PETRO
(Adv.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

to guarantee the bond issue and crea-
ton of the district before they con-
slider the location of the building very
seriously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

church, Twelfth and Buchanan streets,
Sunday morning at IL O'Clock and at
the Industrial Institute at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon and at the VeSper SER
vices at 1880 in the evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

Its a nice afternoon, Catharine; lets
drop into a wholesale millinery show
room and see how were going to have 10
dress our hair this spring." chirpcd
Mari DOMINIC her winter chapeau, which
was beginning to show wear.
Sure" said Catharine.
A half hour later the girls were in q
downtown wholesale millinery establish
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-25

People who live on Quincy street
north of Saywell, are clrcuIatlns. d
netition which will ask that the water
mains be extended north as Tar as
CARRIED park. a number OF peopIe
in this section want the main extend
ed so they can get water 1oT tnei
lawns and for use in their MONIES;
1IeI,a petition is meeting with favor ana
there is but little opposition
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
LOCAL LAWYERS TO
ATTEND CONVENTION

The annual meeting of the State
Bar association will convene in Indi-
annapolis at ten o'clock Wednesday
morning and hold sessions until Thurs
day night. Several members of the
organization who reside in Richmond
will attend the convention. Among
these will be John l.. Rupe, who is vice
president of the association, Walter G.
Butler, Charles E. Shiveley and Ray
Shiveley. The meeting will be held at
the Country club, five miles from In
dianapoiis, and the program arranged
assures most interesting session. Pa
pers will be read by Samuel Cook and
Harry Sheridan. The latter will speak
on points of the bankruptcy laws. The
annual address will be delivered by
Hon. William J. Calhoun. a noted bar
rister
Business sessions and the election
of officers for the ensuing year will
compose part of the program. Buffet
lunches will be served to the wives and
families of the visiting lawyers, but
the banquet which will be held on the
last night at the Columbia hotel will
be attended by members Of the asso.
citation only.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
". {. B. CLASS HAS
MEMBERSHIP OF z
Rapid Growth Is Attributed
to the Spirit of
Equality.

With membership of seventy-two,
secured in the four months since it's
| organization, the w. c. B. class of the
Central Christian church has attract
ed the attention of churches of this de-
nomination all over the country. Only
short time ago, Mrs. George Chris
man, 20 South Eleventh street, founder
| and teacher of the class, received a
| request from the Christian Board of
| Publication in ST. Louis asking for a
picture of the class and the history
of it's growth.
The w. c. B. is Bible class, COM
! posed of married women of all ages,
which meets each Sunday morning in
the Commercial Club rooms.
Mrs Chrisman organized the class
on March with a membership of fifty
three. The present enrolment is 1875
The rapid growth of the organiza-
ton is attributed by Mrs. Chrisman to
the spirit of equality and democracy
which prevails among the members.
Rich and poor, old and young are
treated as social equals" said Mrs.
| Chrisman. Each person who attends
the class is met at the door with a
welcome, and leaves with a cordial in.
vitation to return. The teachers and
the officers make a point of recogniz.
ing every member of the class when
they meet on the streets. This attitude
and the earnest work of the officers
has caused the class to grow as moth.
ing else would have done"
| Flowers for the sick and visits from
the members also help make member.
ship in the class attractive.
| Mrs. Chrisman and the president
Mrs. Ross Robinson, will entertain the
class at 706 South c street, Friday at
ternoon from until o'clock A pro.
gram is being arranged by the social
] committee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
HID ALL HIS MONEY

Claiming that he had been robbed of
$25 yesterday noon at Eighth and
Main streets, Thomas Nichols, form
er employee of Easthaven, approached
Patrolman Vogelsong and requested
that the thief be captured. A 81 bill
was seen by the patrolman sticking
from Nichols coat pocket A search
was made and $25.05 in small bills
which Nichols had placed in every
pocket was found. The man was ar
rested for public intoxication and in
police court this morning was fined 81
and costs by Mayor Zimmerman.
In explanation of having the money
in every pocket, Nichols stated that he
was afraid of pickpockets and that
since he was going to his home in
Terre Haute where there were a large
number of thiefs operating, he thought
that if the money was not all in the
same place, he would be sure to have
some left, if robbed. A gold watch
which he claimed had been stolen, was
found in his valise
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
Greater Part of Suits Filed in
Justice of Peace Courts
Caused by Non-Payment
of Rent.

"The class of people," states Justice
Samuel MorgaI-, who come to the
justice of the the peace court are
much the same as those found in other
courts, with the exception of those
involved in election suits. The greater
part of all the suits filed are election
suits, but only a few are tried, the
persons generally vacating the house
before the time of the trial Many of
these persons are old offenders, who
never pay their rents, walt until a
suit is fled, and then move out. With
the exception of these, the people COM
ing to the court of a justice of the
peace are just about the same as
those to be found in the higher courts,
and the justice melted out to them is
just as fair.
The justice of the peace courts of
Richmond are a very interesting and
also an essential part OF the court
system These courts, while their
jurisdiction does not extend over as
great a field as that of the higher
courts, are always busy.
Three Courts in City.
There are three justices of the peace
in Richmond: Luther C. Abbott, Sam
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
IS THIS CITY ON
TOP OF GAS F|ElD2

In all this discussion about bringing
gas from West Virginia it may be pos
sible that Richmond persons are neg
lecting possibilities closer at home. 1t
may be that Richmond is almost on top
of large gas field.
Last July Dennis De Haven, rail-
road man, living at South Fifth and L
streets, while drilling for water, struck
gas at the depth of ia feet. This gas
well sent out a flame about forty feet
in height, burned down the scaffold
used for drilling, and, had it not been
for the speedy arrival of the fire de-
partment would have burned the
house down too, for the we'll is just
outside the kitchen door. Because he
did not feel able to bear the expense
Mr.. De Haven, after having drilled to a
depth of 146 feet and having struck gas
six different times, gave up drilling
and had the well capped.
It may be possible that there are
other locations in the vicinity where
gas may be found and if this is the
case Rfehmosa1s- gas problem can be
easily solved.
Mr. De Haven intends to open up
the gas well some time in the near
future.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
Railroad News
INDIANA CAPITAL
AFTER A RAIL WAY
N. Y. Central Given 2 Weeks
to Eliminate the Smoke
Nuisance.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 8.-The
New York Central Lines will be given
two weeks to eliminate the smoke null
sance from the Shelby-street round
house, under penalty of prosecution by
the city, according to warning given
the company by Mayor Shank.
committee representing the South
Side Block Association demanded of j.
@. Van Wrinkle, general manager OF
the company, and S. K. Dickerson, SUI
perintendent of motive power, that the
smoke nuisance be abated under the
threat that the association would pros
ecute the railroad company under city
ordinance for every day the smoke
nuisance continues.
The meeting was enlivened by May
or Shank, who admitted that the city
has not been active in pushing prose
-cutions for smoke ordinance viola
lions against the company because
Frank E. Mccarthy, City Council
man, is an employee of the New York
Central Lines.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
ATTORNEY ANSWERS
CRITICISM ON THE
Gas PROPOSITION
Says Public Utility Law Will
Not Be Adjudged I'm
constitutional.
Continued from Page One)

this law about which lawyers can have
any doubt, and that phase does not
affect this matter Such laws have
been declared valid by the Supreme
Courts of every state which has con-
sidered them, and our Supreme Court
will in my opinion do likewise.
Commission Necessary.
II, however, this law should be de-
clared invalid as a whole, there would
Immediately arise upon its ruins a
stronger and a better one to take its
place, for the people will no longer
be left to the mercy of grasping cor
porations Besides, this contract, I'M
aided by any public utility law, con-
tains more safeguards of the peoples
rights than is to be found in any fran
chise under which any public service
corporation is now conducting bust
ness within our city. This, however,
DO not regard as the criterion, but it
at least shows that some progress has
been made.
1t is my earnest desire that we shall
all work together for all are alike in
terested, and this city undoubtedly
needs and wants to obtain natural gas
at a forty-cent maximum rate under
reasonable conditions.
Arrangements have been made, and
perhaps others will be made, for pub
lie discussion of this question and l
welcome from every source construc-
tive suggestions, and as an humble
servant of the people will do every
thing in my power to protect their
rights and to obtain for them every
proper benefit"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
IFS Cheaper TO Move Than
Pay Rent Way Some Persons
Look al Matter, Says Justice

ueI K Morgan and Henry C. Chess
man. Judge Abbott has served in his
present capacity for eleven years. and
is very proud of his record. for in
that time, of the two or three thou
sand cases, only one has been ap-
peaIed He has one year to serve
as justice, and states that he does not
expect to run for ONCE again.
Jurisdiction is Limited.
The Jurisdiction of the Justices
court is over the following kinds :;
limited jurisdiction in criminal cases.
in which they can impose fines, but
not Imprisonment, except for non
payment of fines; jurisdiction in san
ity inquests, and in state cases in
which they are limited to a fine of not
more than So, with costs to be added.
Criminal penalties can be imposed if
the jurisdiction is sufficient. and if not,
the case is bound over to the circuit
court and the offender committed to
the county Jail. The court has juris-
diction in garnishee attachment and
replevin cases, in which bonds must
be given. The justices of the peace
are also authorized to perform mar
riage ceremonies.
All jurisdiction is limited to the
township in which the court is sit
uated, and all cases must be brought
to the court. All cases must be for
less than two hundred dollars prin-
cipal, although the interest added may
exceed this amount
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
MUCH SICKNESS IN
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
According to Report 11,494
Days Lost BY Illness
of Students.

According to the semi-annual report
of Miss Ella Winchester, secretary of
the board of school trustees, 11,494
days were lost by the 1867 pupils of
the city schools from sickness. This
was due, Miss Winchester says, to
the presence in the city of contagious
diseases, scarlet fever and measles.
The report shows that in the last
year there were 2.051 boys and zoos
girls enrolled in the schools. In tardi-
ness the pupils wasted 1854 minutes
in 1,646 cases, making an average time
of almost six minutes to each case. In
the six months there were reported
fifty-one cases of corporal punishment
and fifty-nine cases of truancy.
The visitors at the school number
ed 999.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
RIVALRY OF ELKS
FOR HIGH OFFICE
tNational News Association

National News Association
ROCHESTER, N. Y. July S.-With
the feeling between the regulars" and
the insurgents" growing stronger. ev-
cry minute, the session of the Grand
Lodge of Elks, converting in this city,
promises to be one of many sensations.
There are three prominent candi-
dates for the position of Grand Exalted
Ruler. and each candidate has his own
special corps of boosters, who are do
ing their utmost for the election of
their respective candidate.
Gossip in Elk circles comedies the
election of Edward Leach, of the New
York City lodge, to the position of
Grand Exalted Ruler. J. Goodman
Boyd, of Baltimore, is an especially
strong candidate against Leach, with
j. r. Jones a third competitor in the
race.
Many concede the election of Charles
"A. White, Of Chicago, as Grand Treas
urer. Chicago has not had an office in
the Grand Lodge in two years and
this argument is winning them scores
of supporters.
The agitation for the convention in
1915 is the chief topic in the interest
of Cincinnati Elks in Rochester Il
seems practically certain that Denver
again will have it next year. Seattle
and San Francisco are fighting for it
in 1915 and Cincinnati is early in the
field to land the reunion in 1916.
Because of the intense rivalry be-
tween the several candidates and their
camps it is doubtful if the election of
the several officers will be completed
before late this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
IN OPERATION AGAIN.

All the industrial plants of Rich
mond are in operation again after a
temporary suspension because of the
holidays. The drop in temperature was
a most welcome incident to the men
employed in the railroad shops for the
excessive heat of last week was almost
unbearable.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
BLAND Is PROMOTED.

A S. Bland has received the appoint
ment of division engineer with head.
quarters at Peoria of the Vandalia sys-
TEN. For the last three years Mr..
Bland has been assistant division en-.
gineer of the Chicago Terminal and
has been engaged in track elevation
work most of the time in that city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE.

The class has the following officers
and committees: Mrs. Ross Robinson
president; Mrs. Charles Roland, vice.
president; Mrs. Glen Whitesell and
Mrs. Fannie Lang, secretaries; Mrs
J. c. Thomas, treasurer; Flower com.
mittee, Mrs. Fred Strauss; Social
Mrs. Omer Kaufman; membership
Mrs. Theodore Gist; devotions, Mrs
H. G. Leonard; assistant teacher, Mrs
P. T. Mcclellan
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
PERSONAL NOTES.

o. V. Porter, train master, went to
Anderson on business today.
Dispatcher J. p. Mungavin of the
Pennsylvania returns to his duties
Wednesday after spending his vaca-
ton.
Superintendent Mccullough made a
business trip along the division today.
S. w. Hodgin, division engineer of
the Pennsylvania, has returned from
a business visit in Pittsburg.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
RUMELY STOCK DROPS

NEW YORK, July S.-Rumely COM
mon and preferred stocks closed yes
terday on stock exchange at the
lowest figures in the history of the
Indiana corporation. Common sold
for 16 while preferred dropped to 3S1a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
"FOURTH" FATALITY
National News Association,

(National News Assocfation1
CHICAGO, July s.-The first Fourth
Of July fatality in Chicago was report
ed today. Warren Brookins, II, died
of bullet wound in the abdomen. He
and a boy companion were examining
b revolver on July 4, when the weapon
was accidentally discharged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
tor their kindly assistance during the
illness and death of our beloved hus-
band and father, Edward E. Miller.
MRS. EDWARD E. MILLER
AND CHILDREN.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
!MOTORCYCLIST KILLED
National News Association)

NNHtIUHdI NeWS AssocIatIOnJ
PITTSBURG, July SIN mad
squirt to pass a rival in the second
heat of a two-mile free-for-all at the
motordrome here last night, Hugh C.
Warner of New York lost control OF
his machine, crashing into the top
posts of the saucer track and was
killed. After the body of Warner had
been removed the evenings program
was completed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
kISER ON VACATION.

Frank Kiser, stenographer in the
office of superintendent Mccullough.
and Chief Clerk Green of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, is off duty on his vaca-
ton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
STEVENS is GRANDFATHER.

Chesapeake and Ohio, is again hon.
ored according to information received
here. He becomes grandfather for
the second time
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-07-08
ACCEPTS POSITION.

J. E. Scott, IS North Twelfth street,
has accepted a position as operator for
the Northern Pacific railroad company
and is now located at Duluth, MINI.