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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
FOR NE MIXERS
Commercial Club Campaign
Gets a Good Start.
o. B. TOwne Made a FOrceful
Speech at the Dinner.

If enthusiasm is any indication the
Commercial club membership cam
paign which will start at o'clock
Thursday morning will be an unqualI-
fed success and the goal OF LOCO MEM
bers will be reached The special meet
ing at the noon hour today with o. Il.
Towne secretary of the Commercial
club of Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the
speaker was attended by $50 Topeka
business men. The new club chorus
was there and the purpose of the meet
ing was realized-the creation or IN
terest in the membership campaign
Mr.. Towne is a forceful speaker. He
ought to be for he was formerly head
of the oratoricaI department of WASH
burn college.
He said:
s.There was never a city anywhere
that had the advantages that you have
right here There are knockers. l
suppose we have to have them-God
pity them-but we could get along
without them 1 understand that you
are especially blessed with men u
sterling worth right here. Those are
the men you want on the job
In his Introductory remarks the
speaker said:
Il lived in Topeka five years and
wish to say they were five or tne
happiest years of my life. Topeka be-
gan to PICK up after 1 left and now
Won have the most beautiful city IN
the middle west. 1 mean this gentle
men There has been constant I'M
provement" He went on to tell OF the
things that have been accomplished
by the club of which he is secretary
and he urged the men of the local cluo
to strenuous efforts in the campaign.
e. L. Copeland, president of the
club. presided at the meeting. he
stated that it will be necessary to nave
A thousand members in the club TINS
wear in order to make 1t decloeu
success in every respect. Harry Sny-
der. the energetic young chairman OF
the membership committee, spoke
briefly. j. Will Kelley, secretary OF
the club. stated that the club is now
out of debt, but that the OBJECT OF
the campaign is to make 1T posslole
to have clean slate by December 81.
II. L. Cook, secretary of the Kansas
State Fair association, made rev
we'll chosen remarks
A number of those present agreed TO
bring in at least one new member TINS
week or pay the amount of member
shin into the treasury. Volunteers VINO
are willing to work in the campaign
are asked to report at o'clock in the
morning.
A number of song hits were writ
ten for the occasion and the chorus
made good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
FIRE PREVENTION DAY
Governor Names April IS in His
Proclamation.

Governor Hodges today issued a proc
laination designating Friday, April Is as
Fire Prevention day. On that day the
governor asks all Kansans to rid their
premises of rubbish and devote their at
tentions to an effort to prevent the start
ing or spread of any blaze.
In his proclamati ton the governor points
to the fact that in the United States more
than 1000 lives are lost and property de-
stroyed in the amount of two hundred
and fifty million dollars each year by
fire. Last year Kansas bore more than
her proportionate share of the fire loss
of the nation. So Governor Hodges be-
lieves that one day should be set aside
by the citizens of the state in an effort
to prevent possible fires.
Il recommend that upon that day the
teachers in our public schools and educa-
tional institutions give special attention
to the causes, dangers and prevention of
fires" says the proclamation, land that
mayors of cities and all civic organiza-
tions give attention to the matter of bet
ter building regulations. bett er fire pro-
lection and better fire prevention; and
that there bes a general cleaning up of
Clila pidated. buildings, removal of rubbish
and debris liable to start or spread fires,
and that city authorities throughout the
state take measures for the proper in
spection of all places where fires are Ii
able TO be started
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
EIGHTH 'MARY" FILM.
Today and Tomorrow the Aurora Is
Showing Popular Picture.

Under the title of "a Will and a
Way" the Aurora is showing the
eighth installment of the What Hap
pened to Mary" series today and to-
morrow. This is an Edison drama
tization of the story running in the
Ladies' World, and some very thrilling
scenes are shown in this number. "A
Welcome Intruder a Biograph
drama, and THE Sheriff's Honey
moon, an Essanay comedy, are also
on the bill.
Friday and Saturday the Aurora
will have the ninth of the Mary Sc
ries under the title of "a Way to the
Underworld and some time next
week this house will have a film in
which William J. Burns, the famous
detective, appears in one of the roles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Green elected in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Kan, April &C. W.
Green was elected mayor of Kansas
City, Kan, in yesterdays election by a
majority of 374 over Mayor ]. z. Por-
ter, according to official figures an
nounced today J. E. Cation defeated
William Blodgett for finance commits
sioner by 4,20S majority. James A.
Cables majority. over Guyer for COM
missioner of waterworks and lights
was 1121. James L. Beggs defeated
NJ. ]. Manning for street commissioner
by 1,04O. W. H. Martin was elected
commissioner of parks and public
buildings by 96S majority over J. E.
Patton. Mrs Jessie Newkirk, DR.. j.
A. Fulton and David Friedman were
elected members Of the board of edu-
cation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Will Be SIX PLANTS.
Irrigation Commission Considering
Plans Today.

Six irrigation plants Will be estaD-
lished in western Kansas counties TINS
year according to plans discussed to-
6av by members of the irrigation COM
mission who are meeting in Topeka.
The location of none of these plants
will be known until after the quar-.
terly meetings of the commissioners
IN the western counties next week. Not
more than one plant Will be located
in any one county.
Already the commission has been
flooed with offers and proposals from
the 81 counties affected by the new
irrigation law. Proposals have come
bankers business men and public Of
ficials. But as only the county boards
in the several counties can take Of
fetal action, none of these PROPOSE
tions will be considered.
It will probably cost from $4,000 to
$4,000 to StabliSh an irrigation plant
and demonstration station. To secure
the land. In the upland counties, the
commission will require deed to not
less than a quarter of a section of
land, while so or 80 acres of bottom
land will be required in the counties
along the Arkansas river.
Members of the commission believe
they can locate six irrigation dem on
will be provided from the $125,OO0 re-
volving fund appropriated by, the re-
cent session of the legislature. Before
any of the irrigation stations are To-
Gated, however, the commission will
make an inspection tour through the
district and will require the commits
sioners in the several counties to sink
demonstration wells and make assur-
ance that ample water can be located
on the landed decided to the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
MANY ARE HOMELESS,
Ohio River Reaches High Stage of
47.5 Feet at Evansville.

Evansville. Ind. April 2.-Lower Ohio
river flood relief by federal and state au-
thorities centered here today. The river
stage was IS, within three-tenthS of the
1854 stage. The rate of rise indicated that
the highest previous flood mark would be
passed this afternoon. Mayor Holman
estimated that 400 families in this city, in
Oakdale, on the lower east side and
along Pigeon creek had been driven from
home. Conditions are somewhat improved
at Shawneetown. where since the levee
was cut yesterday people are resuming
emergency work inside the town.
Urgent telephone messages from the
river observer at Mount Vernon picture
the desperate condition of Wabash Hood
victims in the neighborhood of Maunie
and Grand Haven. III, scores of whom
without food have been fighting for ex-
lStence against the water since Sunday.
Help will be sent them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

This frock. of blue serge, has been
selected for it's smartness of line with
out ella bOratiOn or exaggerat1on-ltS
general 'fwearablenesS." The long, mar
row revers terminating in the jaunty
bow and the shawl collar impart a
youthful air to a frock whenever
adopted and are as a rule vastly be-
coming. The reVers are of self-tone
silk, while white liberty is laid just in
side of this. finishing with the bow tie.
The blouse and long sleeve are in one,
the latter having a narrow piping of
the satin at the hand. The skirt has
narrow panel front and back, the
sides being draped into these near the
bottom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
The AUTO LICENSE LAW
Sessions Will Contract for 125,OOO
Metal Tags.

To provide for the operation of the
new automobile license law, Secretary
of state Charles Sessions will today let
the contract for 125, 900 metal licenses.
Twelve bidders are after the contract.
The new law provides that automo-
bile owners shall pay a state license
of So year and that the secretary of
state shall furnish him with metal
tag. Not more than rs cents can be
spent by the secretary of state for the
purchase and distribution of each tag.
The remaining $4,25 will go to the
owned and shall be used exclusively
for road work. The amount for han
ding the work in the secretary of
states office is smaller than is allow
ed in any other state where this law
is in operation.
1t is proba BILE that the new law will
put not less than 100000 a year in
the road fund of the various town
ships and cities of the state. With the
passage of this law, no city licenses
can be collected from car owners and
the entire fund will be collected by
the state and distributed in the ter
r1tory where the machines are owned.
This extra money will add to the good
road work in the state and the law
was approved by the motor clubs of
the state. In addition to the SIS col
lected from autom obile owners
motorcycle owners will pay an annual
license of So to be distributed in the
same manner as the automobile Ii
cenSe fund
There are about 5000 automobiles
in the state at this time, it is believed
In addition to these are not less than
5000 to 5000 motorcycles.
The new law becomes effective July
1, and motorcycle and automobile
owners must provide themselves with
state licenses before that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Ordered Out of Danger.

Hickman, KY, April 2.-Levees at
Hickman held last night, but three
"blowouts' warned engineers that the
west levee could not stand much more
strain. Inhabitants of the lowlandS
back of this levee, including 1000
working people, were ordered today
to get to higher ground. Government
engineers who have been at work
strengthening the Reelfoot levee, to-
day expressed the belief that the dixie
would stand. The Reelfoot levee pro-
tects large area of the richest farm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
FIagIer's Condition Serious.

Jacksonville, Fla, April "a des-
patch at noon today from West Palm
Beach says: Henry M. Flagler's condi-
tor is considered very grave and his
death may be expected at any hour
He is suffering severely from an injury
to his hip received in a fall several
weeks ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

Zion City, ILL.,, April 2.-One woman was
arrested and several men were slightly
injured today in a street fight between
Zion City crusaders and City Marshal
Hoover. The trouble grew out of a dis
pute between Wilbur Glenn Vo1iva, head
of the Zion City church. and employees
of the Cook Electrical companY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
FATAL KANSAS FEUD.
John Hatch, LiveryInan, Shot to
Death at Arcadia.

Arcadia, Kan, April 2.-The Gull
mination of a feud which is said to
have existed between John Hatch and
George Walker both liverymen in this
city, occurred at IL o'clock this morn
ing when Walker shot and fatally
wounded Hatch. The shooting took
place on the main street of the city.
\ alker gave himself up to the city
marshal and is under arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
The special to the Nicholson Funeral.

The Santa Fe will run a special train
to Lawrence Friday noon for the
benefit of TopekanS wishing to attend
the funeral of the late George T. Mich
olson, vice president of the road. The
train will be for the benefit of the
general public as well as for Santa Fe
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

ing country in the south. This morn
ing water was backing into the main
street of Hickman. Telephone mes
sages from Columbus. KY, where the
levee went out Monday afternoon stat
ed that 1900 people are homeless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Total of 1913 Arrests for March.

during the month of March and collec-
lions, fines aggregating $215.75, the sum
of $201 was collected in current fines
and the sum of STATS in back fines was
collected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Knights Templar Notice.

All members of Topeka Commandery
No. are requested to meet at the
asylum Thursday at 1:45 p. m. to ac-
company the consistory to the funeral
of Sir J. B. Belts, no uniform
L. M. PENWELL,, Commander.
HARRY F. WHITE, Recorder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
ADVERTISEMENT

nlshed by the Seabrook. Highland
Park, Lyman, College Hill and Roches-
ter schools. The meeting will be held
in the high school auditorium at the
northwest corner of Eighth and Harri-
son streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Kew YORK Money Marker.

New York, April 2.-MONEY-Money
on call easier. 3S4@41z per cent; ruling
rate. AZ per cent: closing bid. AZ per cent,
offered a ~ per cent
Time loans easy; 60 and 80 days and SIX
months 1915 per cent
Prime mercantile paper 51z to per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
South Side Dike case Todax.

This afternoon Judge A. w. Dana
is hearing argum ents in the case of
Jones Brothers against Shawnee coun-
ty. The sum of about $4,000 is asked
as a balance on the south side dixie
contract, which the board refused to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Have to Change Teachers Program.

The absence from the state of Pro-
fessor Schwegler. who was to have de-
livered an address before the Shawnee
County Teachers association next Sat
urday morning. has necessitated a
change in the program. The meeting
will be addressed by Professor Richard
r. Price. formerly city superintendent
at Hutchinson, Kan, who is now a
member of the Kansas University fac
ulty. His subject will be The School
as a Social Center
Music for the meeting will be fur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

We'll. Tommy, what did you think of
\ enice?'' '-Oh, I'll never forget Venice.
NO doubt you were profoundly i'm
pressed What did you there?" L
saw the little girl who lives across the
street from me, back in Oklahoma City.
Birmingham Age-Herald-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

About one-third OF the rural schools in
the county will close the term next Fri
day. These schools all have seven month
terms. A few of the seven-month schools
still have a little time yet before they
close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

Free 81 extra pants with every suit
to order S15. This week only. Glasgow
Wooden Mills. 729 Kansas ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Bessie RaiIev-White coIored

Bessie BaileyWhite, coIored. age %
years, died of pneumonia at her home
this morning. The funeral will be held
at o'clock Friday at the Second Bap-
fist church on Third land Quincy
streets. Interment will be in Mount Au-
burn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

Clifford Larson, aged three years
and FIVE months. died at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lar
son, five miles southwest of the city.
The funeral was held this afternoon
and interment was in Foster cemete cry
Death was caused by diphtheria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

wish thank my friends for the splendid support CIV
yesterday. fully appreciate the confidence shown
by the citizens of Topeka in the administration of the of
flee of Commissioner Streets and public improvements
will do all my power merit this approval in the next
two years. w. G. TkNDY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
Marriage licenses were issued thi.

Marriage licenses were issued this morn
ing to the following: Byron T. Heyl, A
years old, Tecumseh. and Nora May
Boursaw. "A years old, Topeka; Floyd -.
Campbell g years old and Myrtle Hill.
q years old, both of Topeka. The first
named couple were married at the court
house Probate Judge Hugh MacFarland
officiating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

J. I. Case implements. Pratt Bros
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

The funeral of James Brewer who
died Tuesday morning. will be held at
the residence at 1927 Western avenue
al 10 o'clock Thursday morning. The
pail bearers will be c. o. Knowles, F.
c. Bowen, James L. King, C. S. Eagle,
George NJ. Eagle and E. S. Austin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02

Mary Elizabeth Holford, wife of
Frank Holford. died at the family
home south of the country club this
morning. The funeral will be held
Thursday and the hour will be an
nounced later. Interment will be in
Mount Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
LOCAL MENTION.

Choice tours to Europe. Sixth season.
Send for itineraries. Western Bureau OF
Travel. Topeka, Kan.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of j. B. Belts, who died
Tuesday morning, will be held at 9 80
O'Clock Thursday at the residence al
S25 Buchanan street. The services will
be in charge of the Masonic organiza-
lions.
Rev. A. S. Embree will conduct the
religious services. The members OF
Rose CroiX Scottish Rite will conduct
their ritual services at the home and
the members of Orient Lodge, No. 5 L
A. F. and A. M. will have charge of
the services at the grave. Music will
be furnished by the double quartette
and choir of the Scottish Rite bodies.
The pallbearers will be w. A. S. Bird,
Charles E. Chandler, ]. c. Holland, c.
w. Horn, John Sargent, Charles H.
Sessions Francis NJ. Spencer and w. J.
Russell. Interment will be in Mount
Auburn cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-An automobile chain on 10th St.
Tuesday evening. Finder please call
1888. Reward.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
The Laroest MAGAZINE In the World

The Largest Magazine In the World
Today's Magazine is the largest
and best edited magazine published at
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all newsdealers. Every lady who ap-
preeiates a good magazine should send
for a free sample copy and premium
catalog. Address Today's Magazine,
Canton. Ohio.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
Granted Certificates

Result of the examination held at
Sandusky Aug. ii and 10. Out of AZ
writing % received license to teach.
The following received certificates
Second grade-Mary +. Willerton,
Shabbona, j IL. Turnbull, Deckerville,
Laura Cook, Yale, w. j. Kirkendall,
Carsonville, II. + Russell, Palms, Ada
Goodwin, Minden City, Catherine
Workman, Deckeryille, Hattie K. Soper,
Brown City, Byron Oakes, Marlett,
j. ID. Galbraith, Jeddo, Fred Foss.
Decke; vile, Auua Beadlc, EhzaOeti.
McKellar aud Catherine Gum, BrUW4
City
The following are entitled 10y law "a
one renewal certificate. Ruth StratiJr
CrOswell, Dora Mahun, Eeckerviir,
Anna G.. Mullett, Mlndru City, MUuta.
que HOwse, Brown city Niplfred q
Mara, Cdrsonyillp, j !. Galbraltl',
Crosweli, +. a. Hamm, Deckerville,
/ bird Grade Beat Ice Moore, Mar
lette, Vera Clancey, Deckerville, John
f. Seney, Marlette, Ella Freloerger
Tyre, Elba Goodwin, Minden City,
Stella Loughren, CarsOnville, Margar, /
Clark, Deford, Edna " ilison, Port san.
ilac, Jennie Powley, Deckerville, Ber
tina Arnold, Snover, Mae Willis Deck
erville, Ruth Skitlilngton, Yale.
Glass "A"-Margaret Irving, Cros
well, Agnes Johnson, Carsonvllle.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
Pomona Grange Picnic.

Pomona Grange Picnic was not as
we'll attended as usual owing to the
fact of the farmers being SO busy and
the doings in Yale of late would
also account for it. The program was
carried out complete. l.. V. Crandall,
County Agriculturist, gave a short
talk on cooperation which was very
well received. +. L. Blackney, County
School Commissioner, gave lengthy
talk on Rural school management and
improvements which WAS also well re.
ceived. State Speaker, w. ;. Taylor,
member of executive committee, of
state Grange, gave very interesting
talk on Grange Principles and Work.
Music furnished by Yale Grange.
Meeting closed by rising vote of thanks
to all who helped to make it a success.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04

Tell the Expositor about your visits
and visitors,
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
Piano Tuning.

VIII make my regular fall trip to
Yale the latter part of September If
your piano needs tuning do not put it
off til another time. send in your or
der at once 20 the Expositor office or
the Paisley house, and bear in mind |
am still selling pianos in Yale as well
as Detroit. If you are thinking of
buying an instrument, either now or in
the near future you will do we'll to con
suit one who knows pianos, their C n
stTuctiou, etc. No one else understands
piano like an independent tuner,
backed by years of experience ] don't
hold summer resort" sales, nor do |
promise you $3.50 piano for $50 |
sell nothing but high-grade pianos at a
price within reach of all F.C. Lilli.
bridge, 56 Winder St., Detroit -
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
FIFTY-TWO DIVIDENDS

A man may invest his dollar in bonds
and get one dividend a year. lie may
invest il in sound stocks and get one
or two. He may buy wildcat stocks
and enjoy an assessment He may put
it in a savings bank and get two divi-
dends in twelve months. But If he in
vests a dollar in a good local paper he
gets fifty-two dividends a year. And
the beauty of this investment is that 1t
is making him more money to put into
stocks, bonds, banks or lands. The
more investors in local papers the big
ger the dividend each receives, because
the more support the paper has the bet
ter service 1t can give. This week is the
time to invest, next week the first divi-
dend Is declared.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Yale, September I, 1913.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04
Livery Business Sold

j. f. CTysler has sold his livery busi-
ness to Eilber & Barth. and the new
proprietOrs took possession last Satur-
day. Geo. Barth will look after the
livery and Ed Eilber will have charge
of the harness business. Both young
men are hustlers and in the harness
line have built up large and lucrative
trade. We predict for them success in
their new venture. Mr. Crysler says
he is now free from business and ii
will be some time before he will tie
himself down again.
The Yale expositor., 1913-09-04

Moved by Lothian and supported by
Middleton that we order built, a 4'foot
cement walk on the north side of An
dreae street west. In consideration the
Yale Wooden Mills agree to build a
like walk on the west side Of Andreae
st. north.
Yeas-Bricker, Richards. Lothian
Andreae and Middleton. (5).
Nays-None. 0)-Carried.
Upon motion council adjourned.
Fred Il. Palmer, Clerk.