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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
only SLIGHT DAMAGE
Reports of Fire in Street Car Greatly
Exaggerated.

Street car No. 127, reported to be
badly damaged by fire, is only slight
ly Scared in the vicinity of the front
platform, and will go on duty this
afternoon. Moreover, Motorman G.
H. Klussman, who apparently desert
ed his post at a critical moment, in
reality did just what he should have
done.
r A .Washburn car. returning from
North Topeka, was running at full
speed Tuesday evening between Sec
denly the car stopped, there was a
binding flash, and a cloud of smoke
choked the fifty odd passengers who
were crowding the conveyance. There
was rush for the platform, confu-
sion, shouts, the gates were thrown
open and the passengers poured out.
The story of the accident, as related
by Motorman Klussman is as follows:
"a short circuit in the controller
caused sudden fire. The Topeka
street railway has provided for just
such emergencies, and there was no
ton of the controller, which was in
flames, 1 could not open the door,
which swings backward. 1 climbed
out of the front window, releasing the
lever which opens the back gates as
jumped. Then 1 hustled to the
nearest telephone and rang in an
alarm
Klussman's ear is slightly burned,
and his hair is singed, but he was the
only man who suffered the smallest
injury.
One of the city officers declares
he regards the fire as nothing more
or less than an attempted political
assassination. The car contained
Mayor Billiard, Chief of Police Morris
jenkins and County Commissioner F.
B. Simms.
1.-The flame appeared to shoot from
the platform and spread over the cell
ing of the car said the mayor this
morning. 1.-The car filled with smoke
and everyone rushed for the plat
form. Many women had boarded the
car at the Union Pacific depot, and
they frantically grasped their suit
cases as they passed them in the
aisle"
L forgot my valise,'' walled one
woman, and Chief Jenkins promptly
plunged into the smoke and valiant
ly rescued it.
The fire company arrived, one of
the men pushed into the car with a
hand extinguisher, and the flames
were promptly put out.
After hearing the reports" de-
clared Howard Patten, general man
ager of the Topeka street railway,
II expected to find only four wheels
standing. The varnish on the front
platform is blistered, the controller
is out of order, but otherwise the
car is intact"
The belief that the fire leaped
through the car was an hallucination.
were reflected through the glass.
There is not trace of smoke or fire
in the interior of the car. Even the
electric globes are shining.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Denver, Jan. 15.-Mrs Helen Ring
Robinson and Mrs. Frances S. Lee,
the two lone women in the Colorado
legislature, intend to wage an active
fight for progressive. legislation during
the present session of the legislature.
They are backed up by the women of
the state. Here are some of the things
they are fighting for:
A mothers pension.
Women inspectors in factories.
Minimum wage.
Law requiring health certificate to
secure marriage license.
Mrs. Robinson has for some years
been identified with the progressive
movement in Colorado. Two years
ago she gained a reputation that eX-
tended beyond the borders of her
state by the part she took in the
fight for a pure water supply in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
w. r. C. Elects Officers.

The officers of w. R. c. No. "a
were installed by Deputy President
Kate Kilmer. The new officers are:
President. Mrs. Lizzie McKitrick: S.
V, Mrs. Elizabeth Adams; ]. v, Mrs.
Orlinda Wolf; secretary, Mrs. Jennie
Z. Brandon; treasurer, Mrs. Martha
Fitzgerald; chaplain. - Mrs.-.sIIIcina
Baker; conductor -ars.-Atfufe~cr efgh-
ton; guard. Mrs. Jennie Traver; P. l.,
Mrs. Amelia Mccormick; press cor
respondent, Mrs. Jennie Weber; .nu-
stefan, Mrs. Flora James; assistant
conductor, Mrs. Grace Effinger; as
sistant guard, Mrs. Patsy Dickson;
color bearers Mesdames Alice Adds,
Mamie Pliley, Clara Whittikind and
Nina Tyndal.
The installing officer was presented
with an armful of carnations; the out
gong president with a recognition pin,
large flag and several smaller gifts
tokens of the love and loyalty of
the members. An excellent supper
was served and a very enjoyable time
had by everyone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
GANG OF BAD BOYS.
Police Arrest Them ON Burglary
Charges.

The police captured a gang of boys
during the last few days who have long
criminal records for boys of their age.
In arresting these boys, the police be-
lieve they will put a stop to the numer-
Gus grocery store burglaries that have
been made in Topeka during the last
few months. The boys are Bill McLain,
Willie Slavin and Fred Oswald.
Since arresting these boys the police
have secured information which caused
the arrest of John Sawyer this morn
ing. McLain, Oswalt and Slavin bur-
glarized the store of Maze and Sheetz
last week. Among some of the bur-
glaries that has been committed by
these boys is that of stripping the cleo
trio piano at the City park of metal,
which they sold for junk and of steal
ing eight automobile castings. They
robbed the store of r. Dewiggins at
Eighth and Lake street, a store at
Hayesville, which is south of Wichita,
and a store at Latimer, which is east
of Harrington.
Officer Jackson saw the boys in the
Dewiggin store in Parkdale, but they
got away. He fired several shots at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Denver. She is Denver lawyer
and newspaper woman.
Mrs. Robinson is a member of the
state senate. Mrs. Lee is a mem Der
of the house of representatives.
Thus Colorado women are represent
ed in both branches of the legislature.
Colorado women have had the bal
lot since 1893. Only in recent years,
however, have they taken an active
part in the states political affairs.
Here are some of the things in Colo
RADIO for which they are largely re-
sponsible:
Colorado has the initiative, refer
endum and recall, and the direct
primary.
The vote has been shorn of picture
emblems so that the voter must
read his ballot before he casts it.
Colorado has the best juvenile court
law some of the best child labor
laws, several of the best marriage
laws, and one of the most sclen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

tific educational systems in the coun-
try.
IN Colorado, and nowhere else in
the world, the mother, equally with
the father, is next of kin to her own
children. She may even inherit
jointly with the father property left
by a deceased child
In Colorado the age of protection
for girls is IS, instead of IA, which is
the average in the United States.
No woman in Colorado may work
more thon eight hours a day at
tasks which require her to be on her
feet.
Every city of $4,000 population in
the state has a free employment Of
fee.
Although Colorado women admit
that the first and the last of the re-
forms just enum Grated might have
come without their cooperation, they
say that all the others were secured
mainly through their hard work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
DISMISSED 9 COUNTS
But Banker FIack VIII Go to Lansing
Tomorrow.

Abilene Kan, jan 15.-Nine counts
against FIack, the banker, were dis
missed in court here today. He will
be take to the prison at Lansing to-
morrow
Directors of the bank first discov-
cred the shortage in September, 1910.
At that time it was believed to amount
to only 100000. FIack decided the bank
all his real estate and personal pro-
perty and left with his wife for the
east.
A later investigation showed the
shortage to amount to nearly $50, 900.
Flack's property was insufficient to
cover this. 1. 6. Hallam, the aged
president banker, overcome by grief,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
IS GOOD REPORT
Miller Shows $43,3S5 Balance
in Water Department.
SAYS Meters Save 100000 Gal
Ions Water a Day.

The annual report of the city water
department, recently complleo py
Commissioner H. p. Miller, shows q
general fund on hand of $43, 1885, 4,
in comparison with S16,1e1.S7 for
1911. Mr.. Miller has for 1913 two
definite plans on foot. The flrst is
to build a house, pump and PIT at
probable cost of $4,000. The second
is to reduce the cost of city water 10
cents per thousand gallons.
eve have tried to be as economical
as possible this year, the commas
sioner stated, "in order to bring about
a reduction OF rates as soon as we
can At the end of the year 1913 We
expect to lower the price materially
The present maximum rate IS 40 cents
per thousand gallons. In my opinion
the rate can be cut at least 10 cents,
and possibly Is, making the price 80
cents per thousand gallons
"Of course the rates fixed at that
time must be adequate to keep the
department self supporting There are
few municipal water departments IN
the west today that have been selL
sustaining since purchased by the
cities. Topeka is one of the excep-
tions.
at would be Impossible, of course,
to lower the rates at present Between
now and the end of the year the de-
partment will go to great expense i'll
the construction of the new pump"
Mr.. Miller declares it is misleading
to state the balance the water depart
The total is divided into several dis
tinct funds, each of which is equally
important
A brief summary of the expenses for 1871
reads as follows:
Receipts including hydrant
rentals %
Expenses, including operating
expenses. repairs, extensions
improvements, interest on bonds
etc. l02,0S6. 40
Balance Observation-Disclosures. &c, PAS. SO
OF this balance exactly $500 was trans
ferred to the sinking fund during the year
which has just closed.
The several January balances include
the following items:
Generdl Iuno S41. 5oo-1f
interest Iund -.-----'----.--.------- 6,914.64
SINKING Iund OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ii, 2S4 %
City bonds to the amount of 81, 101. Mr.
Miller adds, are also in the sinking fund
of the water department.
The improvements now under way, in
Guiding building, pump pit and pump Will
cost the city of Topeka approximately
$4,000.
This has been a prosperous year col.
cluded Commissioner Miller eheerfuIly
by far the greatest accomplishment we
have made has been the metering of the
entire water service. The metering CT
tue service has been of inestimable berc-
fit. should judge that it amounts to q
saving of 10000 gallons of water each
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Rutabago Turnips lb. .,
Onions, large Red Globe, fancy.
pm f9c
Sausage, pure pork and seasoning
(our own make) h.. .15c
Sausage, Oink), 121Hc
Iaole salt, No 10 sack ....i loo
Fancy Table Butterine, a 2-b.
prlck. ......35 c
Cornstarch, kingford's, the best
10c packages, 2 for TO
Corn Syrup, yellow No. 10 cans So,
Fresh Pork Shoulders, whole Id f3e
Black Walnuts, 1912 crop PIX 2Oc
Eagle Milk, can. .. 15c
Chocolate Drops, lb. 121Sc
Stick Candy, Id. TOO
chile Beans, lib. .15c
Gunpowder Tea, soc quality, lib. 45c
Peanut Butter, from Virginia, Ib. 15c
Rice. fancy Japan, 4 lbs. for. 25c
Sauer Kraut. very fine, lb. &c; gal csc
Wheat Germ Breakfast Food, just
like Cream of Wheat, a lib. SIX 25c
Cornmeal, fresh in bulk, lb.2c
Sweet Potatoes, nice ones, pix 25o
Pineapple. F. f. o. G. Csc cans .f90
Buckwheat, pure lb. for. csc
Flour. high patent 4s 1b. sack .S1.2O
Corn. standard quality. 4 cans. csc
Olives, in bulk, nice size. quart 35c
Oranges, largest size, dozen 39c
Popcorn, White. Pearl. 3 lbs. for 1Oc
Matches ..---....--. pxgs. Zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

died shortly after the new defalcations
were found.
Mrs. Flack early in 1911 returned to
Abilene, saying she had left her hus-
band in New York. Detectives did not
locate him until nearly a year later.
He was working as a laborer in Ro-
boken. He was brought back to Abb
lene.
1t was discovered he had spent a
large part of his defalcations in plunges
in real estate. What became of SAC, 900
of it never was discovered. The bank
paid up 25 per cent of the loss out of
collected assets, the remainder being
left to be covered by the state guar
anty fund. ss.e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

them. They got SIS out of the store
at Latimer. oswald was not with the
crowd on the trip. The burglary at
the North Topeka store is about the
only one the Oswald boy has taken
part in. They are suspected of bur
glarizing the store of NJ j. Fitzgerald
on Third and Kansas avenue.
All of these boys have been arrested
for similar offenses on former occa-
sions They will be sent to the reform
school north of the city or to the re-
formatory at Hutchinson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
They Used Force to Get Evidence.

Washington, D. c., January 10
George Stump, chief clerk of the
traffic department of the Long Island
railroad, testified that Ton one occa-
sion he returned to Frank BarstoW OF
the Standard Oil offices two or three
letters he had takensby force from his
17-year-old brother Charley stump
ST had suspicious about that time
at the rate Charley was living, but 1
knew he was OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
races" testified the witness.
HE confessed to me to taking the
letters with WINFIELD. I told Charley
he might be able to stand the dis
grace that I knew would follow, bot
I could not. Charley said negotiations
were then on for the letters he had.
He mentioned the Hearst papers. I
took the letters from him mostly by
main force"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
Parole for Thornton Brant.

Governor George H. Hodges granted a
temporary parole today to Thornton
Brant, a life prisoner at the state reniten-
tiary. Brant was convicted Of murder in
the first degree in Jewell county md has
served about ten years He suffered d
stroke of paralysis recently and is r.
ported to be in a dangerous condition. The
parole was recommended by Warden j. X
Ccdding and members of the hoard of
control on account of MS illness
George T. Nail was appointed probate
judge of Stanton county today by Cover .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
New York Money Market.

New York, Jan. 15-MONEY-Money on
call steady, 2&4@3 per cent; ruling rate,
fered at per cent Time loans, firm;
CO DAYS, 3s4@f4 per cent; 80 days, 4G4A per
cent; 6 months, 4d4A per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper, AZ to
81 Ter cent.
Sterling exchange firm with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at $4s3 fer 10 day
bills and at s4.S7.10 for demand. Commer-
clSI bills, $4-S21s-
SII-VER-Bar silver 63hc; Mexican dol
lars, 49c.
BoNDs-Government bonds, firm; rail-
road bonds, heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
DREAM COMES TRUE.
Father Drops Dead in Seeing Long
Lost Son.

Enid, Ok, Jan. Isl. U. Raiders
so years old, of Greenville, KY, fell
dead here when he saw his son, who
had left home several years ago and
for whom he had been searching.
The boys mother dreamed he was
in Oklahoma and she sent her hus-
band to make a search. Young Raj
ders left for Kentucky today with his
ia theirs body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our good neighbors and
friends who were so faithful and kind
during the death of our dear wife
and mother, and also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
MR. G.. A. BATES,
MR.. C. J. BATES,
Mr.. & MRS. c. H. BATES.
(Adv.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Hams, Swift Co.'S fancy cure, h. .16e
breakfast Bacon dry salt smoked by the strip h. 17S
Oranges the best the market 3Oc value doz. 23S
Salmon, Fancy Red Sockeye cans for. .35e
Potatoes, Fancy Red River bu, 60 lbs. zoe
Kansas Cheese fancy yellow To- zoe
Mutton Chops, 15f; Shoulder 1Of; stew So
Plate Boil or Roast of Beef, ID. S1a
n Beans fancy handpcked, lbs Csc
Creamery Butter Meadow Gold, plain $40
Shoulder Beef Roasts choice quality, Toe
Grape Fruit, Florida the 1Oc size, for.
Apples choice Jonathan II lbs to the peck .4Oc
Lon Steak, Premium quality To- .1Sf
Pure Hog Lard, To- .12e
Fresh Ham, sliced h. .1St
Dry Salt Pork, Id. d
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

p. J. C1evenger May Run for MAYOR.
p. j. C1evenger, one of the old citizens
or Topeka, is being urged to get into the
race for mayor. Mr. CleyenreI. has MANY
friends and 1t is intimated that ne is SER
iously considering complying with their
wishes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

The program at the Majestic changes
tomorrow. This is the first time Their
has been split vaudeville program il
Topeka for years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Silas johnson was arrested this morning
on a warrant which charges MIN WITH
stealing coal out of cars in the yards OF
tine Union Pacific. Special Officer Gaines
filed the complaint.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

nor George II. Hodges. He will succeed
Herman +. Eyman, who vas elected in
November but resigned recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Kansas avenue was flushed this after
noon to clear the street of the snow, mud
and water which have been accumuiauns
for the past few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

The invasion of hundreds of Sioux In
dams bent on war and destruction Is
graphically shown in The INVADERS the
6ier military drama to be shown at the
Best theater Friday and Saturday Fhe
film is produced by the same company
that made the famous Custer Last
right picture, shown recently, but au-
thorities say that 1.-THE Invaders IS by
far the greater production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

Our outside white paint is pure paint;
it's cheap, too. ]. K. Jones Paint Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

The police have been unable to learn
the identity of the man in the fur cap
who left the baby girl at the Ohio house
Tuesday morning. The child is being held
by Mrs Alex Robinson who owns the ho-
tel and is reported to be enjoying tie
hospitality of it's new home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15
LOCAL MENTION.

Frank and Rooster White were arrest
ed by Patrolman Wonderly last night and
are suspected of trying to burgldr'ze The
meat shop of Thomas Horsf1eld Kan
sas avenue near Second street. The Nv o
bows were lettering in the allay BEHIND
the place and were unable to give an ac'
CONT of their conduct when the offIccr
stopped them. They are being hell for
ir.1 estigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

"O'Hara Helps Cupid is the title OF
vi+aeranh comedy film at the Aurora
theater today and tomorrow. Se!ig
drama ans a Pathe comedy complete the
interesting program the Aurora is oHer-
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-15

STORE OPEN UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK TONIGHT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-16

controversy as settled and are unwill-
ing to become assistant Democrats.
There is now no difference in princi-
pies
Mr. Peters asked Mr.. Lawrence, the
Progressive nominee, to enter JOINT
primary of Republicans and Progress
siees, the loser and his followers TO
support the winner so that there would
be only one candidate against Mr.. Pat
tangal. This Mr.. Lawrence refused 10
do. though last fall the ProgresslVes
cast 1885 votes in the district and the
Republicans 1859. The municipal cleo
tions of last spring showed the ebbins
of the Progressive tide. In Augusta,
for example they held one-sixth of
their strength of the fall before. In
other places, less.
Many of the prominent Roosevelt
men are working on Republican city
and town committees for Peters. In
one town where Taft had only IS votes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-16
Editorial Comment
Names Third District,
(Boston Herald.)

NBOS10n fefaIu.)
The Maine newspapers, whether in
or out of the Sd congressional district,
make 1t plain that an interesting and
Significant campaign is in progress
there The election of the successor
Of the late Congressman Goodwin is
hea.-y d month away, but things ara
getting warm and warmer every day.
And beyond question the early con-
lIuence OF the democrats tnaI they
would be able to elect their candi
date, W. r. Pattangall. as a result of
the divided opposition is being sadly
shaken. TO begin with, there are
many Democrats, the better element Of
their party, who will bolt Pattangall
or refuse to go to the polls.
But the chief element in the situa~
ton is the dwindling of the Progress
i've strength and the return of the
Roosevelt voters of last fall into the
ranks of the regular Republicans who
are supporting John A. Peters OF Els
worth, the speaker of the Maine House.
The weakness of the Progressive cause
in Maine this year is that most of its
leaders are "soreheads" who see a
chance to crafty a grudge against
their former party but the rank and
file consider the Taft and Roosevelt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-16

he He is aware of all the defections
of his party, and the cause of them,
and now it behooves the Republicans
to watch out. Mr.. Pattangal, would
much prefer to see one more added to
the strength of the small and hopeless
group in Congress that can neither
make nor break any situation, than
to see strong representative added to
party which is a respectable factor
with which the majority must always
reckon. Again the Progressives in
Congress are standing and voting with
the Democrats.
1t dr. Pattangall cannot be himself
elected, he will do his best to elect
the nominee of the Progressives and
to place them under such obligations
to him that his advice will be needed
in their State organization in the flu
ture.
The crisis in the campaign is at
hand, and people who have the welfare
of their communities, State and nation,
at heart will do we'll to scrutinize every
oily argument.