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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-05
Forecast for Special Loealities-for New
Jersey and Eastern New York. generally fair
A., ,.v and Monday; colder Monday; moder-

ate west and northwest winds.
FOR the District OF Columbia, Mari and' VIZ
,.lnis Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania
Generally fair TO-DAY and Monday. colder Mon
day: moderate variable WINDS
Monday colder Monday; diminishing west
winds. -, . A..
For Western Pennsylvania, cloudy day,
rrobahlv local SHOWS; Monday, colder and fair.
moderate northwest winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-05

on,elal observations Of United States weathe
bureaus taken at s y. IN. yesterday Follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-05

diminutive Gas heater-in an otherwise
pare apartment. After inspecting the
place the agent suggested:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-05

Upon the aforementioned articles and
Including insurance at an address where
there was no property az all the depart
ment obtained altogether the sum OF
@,5o worth OF Insurance. On other arti-
cles OF even less value the department
obtained $1,000, making a total Of s127, 800
under l35 different policies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-05
Humidity.

Ss. 81 p. No. ss y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
LOCAL MENTION.

The portrait of young woman. painted
by Wallace Pettyjohn, is being shown in
the window of the Mills building. The
picture took the first prize IN the art ex-
hibition of Yale university where Mr..
Pettyjohn is a student this year
Those who are not seeing the Kay-Bee
two-rcel feature films being shown at the
Best theater, are missing some of the big
and military dramas ever staged. Today
and tomorrow The Dead Pays is the
title being shown. These pictures involve
the employing of an immense company,
and the acting and scenic features are
truly realistic.
The sixth number of what Happened
TO Mary" the serial running in the Ladies'
World, is being shown at the Aurora to-
day and tomorrow in "A Clue to Her
Parentag e, by the Edison Film Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
Charters for New Corporations.

The following charters were granted
today by the state charter board:
Pinaire & Marley Engineering COM
pany. Wichita. Capital $4,000.
Wichita Mutual Hail Insurance COM
pany Wichita. No capital.
Delta Phi Alumnae association. To-
peka Amendment
Peoples State bank. Walnut. Capt.
tai 1900.
Peerless Model Shoe company, Pitts
burg. Capital $4,000.
Morgan Gardner Mercantile company.
Baldwin. Capital S25, 600.
Exchange State bank Kansas City,
Kan Amendment.
Church of Christ. Radium. No CAPT.
tai
Marion Cemetery association In
iontown. No capital
Bank of Perry. Extension.
Cherokee irard Coal company. Cir
ard. Capital $4,000.
Farmers Mill & Elevator company.
Concordia- Amendment
ottawa Planning Mill and Manufac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Bell Company Wants to Buy
Silver Lake Mutual.
No Way to Better Mail Service.
Robinson Says.

The members of the board OF di-
rectors of the North Topeka drainage
district have accepted the plans for
the jetty in the river which We're sus-
gested by the Union Pacific The
plans were accepted at the monthly
meeting of the board which was held
Tuesday afternoon.
The jetty will be located about a
mile west of the Union Pacific coal
chute. 1t will be about sixty feet long
and will contain at least 1,400 cubic
yards of stone and concrete. 1t will
cost about $4,000 and the district and
the Union Pacific will divide the cost
equally.
Three jetties have been built aud it
is likely that two or three more will
be put in before the bank is believed
to be safe from the ravages of the
current of the Kaw, river.
The Bell Telephone company is try
ing to Duy the lines and property of
the Silver Lake Mutual Telephone
company This line was organized by
the farmers a few years ago and has
been operated by connections through
the switchboard of the Bell company.
1t was operated in this manner until
the latter bought out the independent
lines in this section of the state and
then the lines of the Silver Lake
Mutual company were transferred to
the switchboard which had formerly
company
A meeting was to have been held al
Kiro Tuesday to work on the proposed
sale but the storm prevented a full at
tendance. The meeting was post
poned and will be held at Kiro Friday
If the sale is made, it is reported thai
the connections will be changed to the
Bell switchboard at Kiro instead OF
Silver Lake.
There is no way 10 Improve the mai
service in North Topeka, according tC
Alva Robinson, who is in charge Of
the postoffice substation in North To
peka. A number of the business meT
have been com planning about the pres
ent service and have announced tina
they would petition A K Rodgers tC
make the desired Improvements Alvs
Robinson the clerk in charge of the
suhstation, upon learning of the inten
ton of the North Topeka merchants
stated this morning that there was nj
chance for Improvement He stated
that the first collection and deliver,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
MOODY ON STAND
Man Who Killed Morgan How
ard Testifies.
Said He Feared for His Own
Life.
THAT is HIS PLEA
Defense Based on HOward's
Reputation.
Moody Had Heard He Was a
Dangerous Man.
g Based on HOward's
Reputation.

That he believed he was in danger
| of his own life and that a multitude Of
persons had warned him between the
time he fought Morgan Howard with
his fists, and the time two days later
when he shot and killed him, thai
Howard was a dangerous man, consti-
tuted the burden of the testimony oil
Henry Moody in his own behalf, given
this morning.
Moody said he had known Howard
for some time, but declared he did not
hear he was a bad man until after the
first fight, in which he admitted he
had whipped him, and that he had
told several that Howard had begged
for mercy.
Moody corroborateds his wifes testi-
mony of yesterday afternoon to the
effect that she had told him of insults
offered her by Howard and told of his
meeting Howard on Monday before
the killing and administering a beat
ing
Moody took occasion to use many
times the words Il don't rem ember y
during his cross-examination. He told
his story in a straight forward man.
ner, however, and looked the attorneys
straight in the face in answering ques-
items.
you were friendly with Arba
Howard, were you not?" demanded
ATTORNEY James A. Mcclure on cross
examination.
Yes, friendly.
t'How long had you known him %
About two years"
You felt friendly enough that your
wife did washing for Mrs. Howard.
did you MOI? ?"
Moody started to explain and when
pushed answered, yes. He then
was given an opportunity to say that
his wife did the washing because Mrs.
Howard said her husband had struck
her in the side, injuring her so that
she could not wash.
when was that washing deliver
edo" was asked. r.
Wasn't it after the shooting %
Yes, 1 think it was the same night"
In answer to questions by his own
attorneys Moody declared he had
fight and the killing, that Howard
frequently used a knife in fighting.
He said he had heard that Howard at
tackled Sam Ferguson, city letter
carrier, first with an umbrella and
then with a knife on the street one
day. He detailed numerous other in
cidents he said were related to him
between the time of the fight. which
occurred Monday afternoon and the
killing Wednesday night. e go
The witness was asked in detail
about his whereabouts during the time
that elapsed between the fist fight
and the killing, part of which he an
sWered and to part of which he de-
elared he does not remember. .
Z On direct examination the witness
declared he feared serious trouble
when he met Howard in the alley at
the time of the shooting. He said
called him a vile name and
added, I've got you now" and then
struck at him. He lodged he said
then Strengthened up and pulled his
gun. H1
Over and over again during his
cross examination, which is being con-
tinued this afternoon. Moody declared
he feared for his life when he fired
on Howard. He is making that state
ment his plea for exoneration at the
hands of the jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
LAURA TO LANSING
The Wisdom Woman Had Violated
Her Parole.

| Laura Wisdom, colored, is doomed
| to incarceration in the state prison al
Lansing John Higgins, parole officer
from the institution. came to Topeka
this morning and took charge of her
He left this afternoon with the woman
Tor Lansing and asserted that he
would not stop until he had landed her
behind the prison gates.
Laura Wisdom was arrested about
ten days ago for stealing IS off a man
named James Curley. She was turn
ed over to the county court on a state
warrant which charged her with high
way robbery.
This woman was sent to the peni-
tertiary for a similar offense more
than year ago but was paroled by
Governor w. r. Stubbs. Her attorney
secured her release and she returned
to Topeka ahead of the officers who
took her there. This woman served
short term in the penitentiary pre-
vious to this time.
After learning of the robbery com
mitted recently the police asked the
parole officers to revoke her parole
but it was learned that her parole had
expired and that she was entitled to
pardon.
John Higgins. the parole officer.
came to Topeka this morning after the
woman. She was arraigned in the
county court for her preliminary hear
ing on the charge OF robbery which
she committed ten days ago. She was
bound over to the district court for a
hearing during the next term OF the
court.
Following this Officer Higgins or
dered members of the police depart
ment to arrest her that he might re-
turn to the state prison with her. The
officers took her to the police station
Following this the officers of the coun-
ty court objected and wanted the
woman turned over to them. Officer
Higgins refused the request
Deputy Marshal Frank Whitteker
and Judge Carver of the county court
called on the police and demanded her
release but this was denied. Attorney
W. l. Jamison continues to work for
her rel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08

turing company. ottawa. Capital in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000.
Iowa Land & Live Stock company.
Protection Capital $4,000.
Amendment.
Laderer-Schmit Shoe & Clothing
company Eureka. Capital 100000
Kaw Valley camp No. 10ll M. w.
A Manhattan Amendment.
Interstate Amusement company.
Wichita Capital $4,000.
Ideal Supply company Independ-
ence. Capital $1,000.
Ridgeway Rural Telephone company.
Overlook Capital $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
AT A CONFERENCE.

conference between John Mar
SHALL attorney for the state public
utilities commission, and two City Of
ficials Mayor Billiard and Attorney
Ralston this morning resulted in the
utilities attorney securing the promise
of the Topeka commission to aid the
state in the investigation of the Kan
sas Natural Gas company property and
receivership.
The city officials will do all in their
power. Mayor Billiard said, to aid the
state in ironing out the gas trouble
and restraining the order of Judge
Pollock allowing the company to raise
the rates in February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
New York Money Marker.

New York. Jan. s.-MONEY-Money on
call easy, 2szGI3 per cent; ruling rate q.
per cent; closing bid 27s per cent; offered
per cent Time loans, weak; so days 4
per cent; 80 days, IA per cent months,
Az per cent.
per cent.
Sterling exchange firm with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at %s2 for 60 day
bills and at s4.S6.50 for demand. Com
mercial bills. $4.S1%.
SILvER-Bar silver, eszc: Mexican dol
lars. 49c.
road bonds irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
BLINDED BY STORM,
Kansas Pioneer Loses Way, Killed by
Train.

Marysville. Kan, Jan. S.-Thomas
Mcmillan. a pioneer of Marshall coun-
ty, bewildered by the storm last night
while on his way to Axtell to get med
icine for his sick wife. was killed by a
passenger train.
Mcmillan leaves a wife and several
children. one an invalid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
M'AFEE AT HEAD
Shawnee Farmer President of
Stock Breeders Assn.
Today's Session Devoted to
Horse Epidemic.
THAT BATTLING MYSTERY
Experts Advance Opinions on
Cause and Cure.
DR.. A. f. KinsIey's Address on
the Subject.

Henry w. McAfee. Of Topeka, was
elected president of the Kansas Inn
proved Stock Breeders association at
the closing session this afternoon. The
choice was a popular one as Mr.. Nc
Afee is one of the most prominent
members of the organization. He has
served as vice president in the last
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08

Shawnee Camp No. $500 NJ. w. of
A. have postponed the Installation of
their Officers until Thursday evening.
Jan. 18th. Members are requested
to attend. Refreshments will be
seTyed.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Murdie,
who died Saturday in Ottumwa, Iowa,
was held this afternoon in Conwell's
chapel Mrs. Murdie was "a years old.
She formerly lived in North Topeka and
moved here in 1882. She has been mem
Der of the Kansas Avenue NJ. f. church
since 1887. She died at the home of her
daughter Mrs. w. f. Grant, with whom
she has made her home for a number of
years.
She is survived by her husband and one
son, L. F. SteIl of st. Louis. InterInent
was in Mount Auburn cemetery j. w.
Waldron oniciated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
Ideal Bakery
Plant 606-s jackson
DEATHS And FUNERALS.

Hattie Sweeney Martin, wife of j. H.
Martin, formerly of this city, died this
week in Chicago of pneumonia. The re-
mains were brought to Topeka today. The
funeral service will be held tomorrow
morning at nine o'clock at the Church of
the Assumption, interment in Mount
Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
Notes and personals.

L. X Taylor of Granville, has
gone to Texas and California points to
spend the winter.
Ruth Bramlete, left yesterday for
Pittsburg. to resume her studies in
the manual training normal school.
w. r. Bateman left this morning
for Anaconda, Mont.
c. w. Lukens and wife are expect
ed to return today from Roam, Ind,
where they were called last week on
account of the death of Mrs. Lukens'
father.
B. NJ. Emerson and John Aiken left
Yesterday for Los Angeles, Cal.
Royce Forbes, manager of the Kiro
Mercantile company is at his home in
North Topeka on account of illness
He has been sick about a week and is
reported. to be improving. Bert Brad
lev is in charge of the store in Mr.
Forbes place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
HonneI Is Named

Washington, Jan. denominations
sent to the senate today by President
Taft included William r. Honnel, to
be postmaster at Kansas City Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
CHANCE SIGNS UP.
Will Manage HighIanders for Three
Years.

Chicago. Jan. S.-Frank L. Chance
this afternoon signed a contract to
manage the New York American
League club for three years. He will
take charge February Z.
Terms of the contract were not an
nounced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08

A valuable horse driven by o. p.
UpdeSraff fell on the ice on the river
bridge twice Tuesday. 1t fell both
times while crossing the bridge but
once. MI. fUpdegraff complained of
the ice, which on the slippery asphalt.
made it practically impossible for the
horse to cross the bridge without
slipping. Fortunately, his horse was
not injured. A number of other
horses fell on the bridge this morning.
They were animals that were hitched
to coal or heavy delivery wagons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08

A number of men of North Topeka
are interested in the weather report
from the southwestern part of Texas.
Among them are c. w. LukenS and
L. G. Boyce, who own orange groves
in that section. Each of these two
men own ten acres of young trees
which are three years old They eX-
pect trees to bear fruit this season
providing the cold weather has not
been too severe. 1t is reported that
that part of the country in which
their property is located is covered
with snow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08

The river is frozen over for the first
time this season. A thin coating of ice
formed Monday, but the water fell and
has left the surface quite rough. The
ice is covered with the usual amount
of snow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-08
You Are Not Cured You Owe the United Doctors Nothing
Which Specialize Upon

During these while the weather is too bad for
the United suffering weeks
of
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28
To The Public.

am standing at my stable at Cen
tertown the famous Red Eagle sad
die horse"Roy Wilkes"the trotter,and
the fine breeding Jack, Black Bob
Also the full blooded Jersey Bull
Darby" Your patronage solicited
37t4 ALVA CALLAWAY.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

DR.. A. b. Riley announces this
week as a candidate for renomina-
ton on the Republican ticket for
Coroner. DR.. Riley has made the best
Coroner the county has ever had, and
has brought to the position in a num-
Der of instances the value of his pro-
fessional training. He announces sub
ject to the General Primary Elec-
ton, August 2.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

MIR. and Mrs. Paul Woodward, Of
Louisville, spent Easter here with
relatives. Mr.. Woodward has return
ed home, but his wife remained here
for a few days.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr. S. II. Oglesby, OF near Center
town, was a caller at The Republican
office Wednesday and lett an order
for printing for his stock.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

We this week announce Mr.. G. VIII
Brown, of lingo, or route l Hartford,
as a candidate for the office of AS
man, SCISSOR on the Republican ticket
General Primary Election August 2.
Mr.. Brown is very competent man,
and if selected would make an hon
est, conscientious official. He has
served as Deputy Assessor for the
last three years.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Twenty-three years ago yesterday
the terrible cyclone and tornado swept
this section, doing it's worst damage
about five miles northeast of Hart
ford.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Eggs For Sale-B. p. Rocks, Pope
Stock, per setting, 10 eggs for Sl.Oo.
Indian Runner Duck Eggs, 13 for 15c.
MRS. JOHN w. SANDERFUR,
II. z. Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr.. J. +. Sotwers, who formerly
lived on what is known as the j.
c. Riley farm, north Of Hartford
died suddenly at his residence at Rock
ut Ind, last week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Engraved or printed calling and
business cards can be had upon short
notice by giving your order to The
Republican, Hartford, Ky. Prices and
samples gladly furnished. 32tf
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Messrs Walter Knott and Frank
Allen, Centertown, we're in Hartford
yesterday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Hooker Williams are
happy over the. arrival of a fine girl
which came 70 their home recently.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blair, of Blu
ford, visited their son, Mr.. VIII Blair
and family here few days this week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr.. Alva Galloway, OF Centertown
who owns several head of fine breed
ing stock, was a caller at The Re-
publican office this week, and left
a big order for printing. He is an
ticipating good business this season.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Bring the boys and let us fit them
with a new Suit and Hat or Cap.
CARSON & co.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Copies of The Republican will be
sent to all contestants in the Pony
Contest.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Elgin Jr,
received fine boy at their home
Monday night.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

A carload of Oats and Corn just
arrived. w. Z. ELLIS,
35t4. Produce Man.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Let us show you the New Dress
Goods and Trimmings.
CARSON & co.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

We are now ready to show new
Spring Clothing.
CARSON G. co.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Mr.. Allison Barnett, linotype opera
tor for The Republican, is taking
few weeks lay off from work, and dur
ing that time his position is being
filled by Mr.. Guy Forester, of Ear
lington.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Farm and Ranch, Hollands Maya
zine and The Republican all one year
each for $1.75, thus saving you $1.25.
Will be sent to one address or three
addresses, as you desire. Send all
orders to The Republican, Hartford,
Ky. Sztl
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Sale bills, stock bills or any kind
of hand bills, of any description,
printed on short notice at The Re-
publican office, Hartford, Ky. Prices
are right-quality is first class. tt.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Just received-another barrel OF
Jumbo Pickles.
w. II. MOORE & SON.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Help some girl or boy win the line
Shetland Pony and outfit.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Miss Mary Taylor has returned
from a visit at Louisville.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Miss Leila Glenn, who is attending
Belmont College, Nashville, Tenn,
returned to her school Monday after
noon, after spending Easter here
with her parents, Judge and Mrs.
Il; s. Glenn.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Several weeks ago many families In
Hartford were quarantined against
the humps, mainly because of the
school. However, the State Board OF
Health has refused to back up the 10
cal Board in the matter, and the quar-
antine has been declared OH. Many
people have been Inconvenience by
the attempt at quarantine, some OF
them observing 1t strictly, while 9TH
ers have paid very little II any at
tentiOn to 1t, and the result has been
very unsatisfactory, causing consider
able i'll feeling among the citizens
However, it has not been due to any
fault of the local Board or DIR. Itch
enor, the health officer, who have
sought to do their duty in conscien'
tious way without any thought Of
favoritism whatever.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Hats at
Carson a. Cos.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Seed Oats and Potatoes, at X. D.
Dever & Cos. N. Y. Early Rose Po-
tatoes 95cts bushel, Early Six Weeks
Potatoes $1.O bushel. Northern White
Oats SIS cts. bushel. Cabbage, Onions
Fresh and Cured Meats at lowest
nricaS
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28
Hartford Republican.
FRIDAY MARCH 2s.

N. n. Re. Railroad Time Table
at Hartford, Ky.
L. & N. time card effective Monday
Aug, 21st.
No. liz North Bound due 7:ls a. m.
daily except Sunday.
No. ia North Bound due l:lo p. m
daily except Sunday.
No. IFS South Bound due $40 a. m.
daily except Sunday.
No. 113 South Bound due l;4o p ILL.,
daily except Sunday.
Fl. e. MISCHKE, Agt.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-03-28

Ordination of the deacons and eld-
ers of the First Christian Church
Of this city, will take place Sunday
Elder Wright, the pastor, will be
assisted by the Rev. w. ]. Clark, who
will preach at the morning service.