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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
Hattie Is Ready for Trial.

Hattie Steel a young colored girl
in excitement and a violent red coat,
burst into the court Of Topeka during
the Badders trial, which was begun
yesterday and continued until tomor-
row, and demanded to be heard at
once.
I'm ready for trial, jedge,' she in
sisted, statiOning herself between the
court and the attorneys.
you'll have to wait until tomor-
row." returned Judge Carver.
Hattie's case came up today. She
was charged with perjury. Hattie
swore out a warrant for the arrest of
Kite McHenry, whom she alleged shot
Howard Stratford. The quarrel was
said to be over Hattie herself. The
girl suffered a softening of heart be-
fore the case was called, and testified
that she never saw kite" shoot.
The county attorney was provoked,
and swore out a warrant for perjury
at once. Hattie was bound over to the
district court today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
TANK COLLAPSED.
Fireman and Conductor on Frisco
Have Narrow Escape.

Pittsburg. Kan. April 17.-Mack Lem
on, Frisco railroad conductor is at
his home here suffering from injuries
received at Baxter Springs, Kansas,
yesterday, when big water tank col
lapsed.
A fireman is at Monet, Mo-, severely
injured. Both men narrowly escaped be-
ing drowned. The tank, holding nearly
million gallons Of water. collapsed
while the engines was taking water.
The fireman was swept from the top of
poured over him as he lay half uncon-
poured over him as he law half uncon-
scious. Section men near rushed in and
rescued him. Conductor Lemon. stand
ing at the side of the engine tank was
knocked down by falling timbers. He
was pulled from the water more dead
than alive. The collapse caused q
great noise and most of the residents
of Baxter rushed to the scene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
A LONG LANE.
And 1t Has Had No Turning for Al
Field.

Twenty-seven. yes. nearly % years Of
continuous success, marks the history
OF the AL G. Field Greater Minstrels.
Time tried and time honored 1t is an or
ganization that has SO strongly entrench-
ed itself in the favor of the amusement
public that the bare announcement of its
coming insures a capacity attendance
Every year Mr.. Field produces a new
entertainment. Musically, at least. no
similar organisation has ever attained
the excellence that distinguishes the
Field company. Even in the early days
before this company attained the popu-
larity now enjoyed, the rausical program
presented by the Field Minstrels was
most meritorious. In the heyday Of their
pre-eminence. musically, the. Al. G. Field
Greater Minstrels compare favorably with
the high-class musical attractions that
rely entirely on musical numbers to sat
isfy their audiences. Combined with
gripping comedy and spectacular scenes.
a more enjoyable entertainment is rarely
offered than that presented by the Field
Minstrels.
The Field Minstrels appear at the Grand
for one night only that OF April 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
A WOMAN ]. P.
First One Appointed in Kansas Oh
Probably the United States.

The first woman Justice of the peace
ever appointed in Kansas-and perhaps
the first one in the United States
was named by Governor Hodges today
when he appointed Miss Lura N. Mid
daugh Of Kansas City. Kansas, as q
justice OF the peace for Wyandotte
county. Miss Middaugh Is a public
stenographer in Kansas City, Kansas.
When a vacancy occurred recently in
a Wyandotte county ]. p. district, Miss
Middaugh sought the appointment.
With equal suffrage in Kansas. the
woman urged that she was qualified
for the office. Governor Hodges
thought SO, too. The woman received
her commission today and is not only
the first woman justice of the peace
ever appointed in Kansas, but Miss
Middaugh is perhaps the only woman
in the United States holding a J. p.
commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Walter Golden of S32 Tyler
street, daughter OF A. T. Horner. died
last night after an illness of only a
few hours. She was recently operated
upon at q local hospital. The funeral
services will be held Monday morn
ing from the Church of the Assump-
ton. Interment in Mount Calvary
cemetery. The deceased's father was
q pioneer citizen of Topeka and the
family is well known in the city.
The funeral Of Virginia Cudney. who
died Wednesday, will be held from
the residence, 1925 North Quincy
street, at o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Interment in Rochester cemetery.
~ The funeral of Mrs. L. 8. Wolverton.
who died this week in Kansas City,
was held at o'clock this afternoon
from Penwelrs chapel. Interment in
Topeka cemetery.
The funeral of Joseph A. Trimmer,
who died Tuesday evening, was held At
0 O'Clock this afternoon from the resi-
dence, S21 Orchard street. Rev. ]. J.
Yoder Of Sabetha, Kan. conducted
the services. Interment in Rochester
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17

ployees.
Mr. Smith says that Mr.. Williamson re-
fused to employ June Barnett, an oper-
ator offered him by the union. and who
Is fully competent Smith also says that
operating the machine at the Cozy, and
that boy named Rogers. whom Smith
claims has had only two months exper-
ience is in charge of the machine at the
Best, and that young boy is the oper-
ator of the machine at the Cozy. He in
sists that competent union men can be
sc :ured, if Mr.. Nathanson wishes to en-
plOy them.
Mr.. Nathanson says that he could not
Sc cure competent union opera0prs and
employed nonunion men on this account
There seems to have been difficulty be-
tween Mr.. Williamson and the picture
mac---ne operators union for some time
Smith says that the right to show the
MED by the union more than a month ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
by Chief Ross and Detective Lyle O
commitment

W. Mack was arrested last night by
Special Officer Mitchell and held at
police station for investigation. He
was released on order Of the chief OF
police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17

Left to right: Queen Eleonora. Mabel
Boardman and Mrs. Wilson. Bot
, ton, Mrn. w. ]. Bryan.
When the cxarina Of the Bulgars,
Queen Eleonora, visits America In
MAY she viii be the first reigning
queen ever received 1T the White
House, the first member Of European
royalty, in fact, to set foot upon
American soil after accession to .
throne. The queen. escorted by u. S.
cavalry, win 70 to the White House
to cali officially upon President VIII
son. During her stay she assure to
be entertained 1T dinner BY the
President and Mrs. Wilson's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
Suit Over Dam In smoky River.

Suit to compel the Hoffman Milling
company Of Enterprise to reduce the
height of a dam across the Smoky
Hill river will probably be filed by
Attorney General Dawson. Petitions
asking that the dam be reduced to
conform with the grant extended by
the 18s9-7O legislatures. have been
fled by the farmers near Enterprise.
In 1859 the Legislature granted to
Christian Hoffman the right to build
q seven foot dam across the Smoky
Hill river at the site Of the present
dam. A year later the legislature
said Hoffman might increase the
HEIGHT OF his dam to nine feet. Now
the dam IL from 1873 to- 1919 feet
high. Farmers claim that the dam Il
responsible for Hood conditions along
the smoky Hill valley and have urged
General Dawson to come to their re-
lief. It IL probable that suit will be
fled to compel the Hoffman Milling
company, owners Of the dam, to re-
duce its height to nine feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17

Let us figure on your next printing.
High class work at prices that are right
Mcoern equipment, skilled union work
men, sanitary surroundings. We may be
able to save you money. Burroughs,
Joaes & Birch. SO Kansas avenue. up
stairs Telephone 061, and We win b 1t
your Office in few minutes.-Adv.
Mrs. J. d. Wooters Of n3 East Second
street fell from . chair and was Severely
injured this morning. 9h. was taken 20
the Stoxmont hospital
Attend the social dance at the Moose
hall Friday evening. Gents &c. iA0es
free.-Adv.
Read ~ 500 Innrnnl ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17

The statement of Lew Williamson, pro-
prietor of the Cory. Best and Orpheum
theaters, that he employed a nonunion
picture machine operator. because he
could not get a competent union operator,
is denied by H. E. Smith and ]. r. Mid
dleton, representatives of the Interna-
tional Alliance of Theatrical Stage En-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
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Special Tomorrow

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Pineapple, large, No. 2A size
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Ginger Snaps, fresh baked, lb. Sc
Peas, Early June, 3 cans. use
Butter, plain wrapped, first
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Compound, fine quality, lb. 1Of
Idaho Potatoes, fancy, 60 lb.
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Oatflakes, best quality, 8 lb. use
Peanut Butter extra fine, lb. 1St
Breakfast Bacon, sugar cured
Pure Lard, lb. .12Kt
Regal Flour, fancy Kansas
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Coffee, fresh roasted, 1b. lie
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Shoulder Steaks, cut from
prime cornfed cattle, Id. Use
Hams, Swift & Co.'s cure,
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17

Will cowan was arrested last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
POLICE COURT news.

H. L. Tromp, owner of the Tromp
annex billiard hall. was arrested at 8
o'clock this morning by Policewoman
Arthur. He is charged with allowing
minors to loiter in his place of bust
ness. He was fined SIS for that Of
Tense several weeks ago.
Barney McMann, well known in Jail
circles, was arrested last night by
police court this corning for being
drunk. He has been arrested several
times within year on the same
charge. tM
sprague Chase was fined SO in po-
lice court Thursday on the charge of
drunkenness. He-sas paroled because
of his good behavior of the past few
months. - ~, 81 =,
Augustine ASasa was arrested this
morning by Police OFFICER Mcclure on
the charge Of smoking. Sasa is a
Mexican. 10 years old, and Mcclure
found him smoking a cigarette in
North Topeka. He fastened quickly
to the telephone and the patrol wagon
was rushed to North Topeka on short
notice. He was brought back to the
Jail, searched and $3.50 was found in
his possession. He was then placed in
the ''bull pen." but after a few min
utes, was released. The city treasury
appropriated the $3.50.
Two young students, one Is years
old, and the other IA years old, were
arrested today by Policewoman Eva
Corning on the charge Of smoking
Will Cowan was arrested last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-17
THE WEATHER RECORD

Following arc observations Of the United
States weather bureau for tho twenty
four hours ending at o'clock this MORN
ing: Rain or
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Fined S10O and Costs

The Vandalia Mail last week
used the following item:
The Vandalia Drug Store, on
the west side of main street,
found itself in trouble this week.
Night Marshall John Atkins got
next to the fact that this drug
store was dealing out fire water,
so he accumulated evidence
enough to get the above verdict.
The trial was Tuesday before a
jury.
This drug store is owned by
Geo. w. Hall, of Mexico, and the
pharmacist in charge is G. j.
Wilkin of st. Louis. The good
people of this town would like
to see the methods of this drug
store change. This is a good To-
cation and if run properly would
be a nice place. We are glad to
know that there is to be a check
on the sale of whiskey in this
town.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
A HISTORIC CHRISTMAS.
Charlemasne Crowned as Emperor OF
the Romans LOO Years Ago.

Charlemasne Crowned as Emperor OF
the Romans LOO Years Ago.
On Dec. 20, in the year 800, the holy
Roman empire was born. Europe was
In the iron grasp OF Charlemagne The
great king had gone to Rome to in
vestgate charges lodged against the
pope, Leo Ill. Tie pontiff made good
his defense and ON Dec. % took sol.
emn oath of exculpation Two days
later, early on Christmas morning, the
pope celebrated mass in the great ba'
silica of st. Peters, a church not at all
like the huge renaissance structure
reared by Bramante and Michelangelo.
The edifice was crowded to the
doors. for all Rome hocked In those
days to see the wonderful Frank. who,
like MOhammed, spread his gospel by
the sword. Charles. clad In Roman
costume. with the chlamys hanging
from his shoulders, knelt in prayer be
fore the tomb of st. Peter. When he
rose to his feet Leo approached and
placing a golden crown upon the kings
head. acclaimed him emperor OF the
Romans. Again the pontiH folded
him In purple mantle. and great
shout went up from the people as
greeting to the FIRST of the new Gaze
sars
The scene is thus described by Egin-
hard, the historian Of Charlemagne:
"At the moment when. in his place be
fore the altar, he was bowling down
to pray Pope Leo placed on his head
a crown, and all the Roman people
shouted. Long life and victory TO
Charles Augustus. crowped by GID
the great and pacific emperor of the
Romansv After this proclamation the
pontiff Frustrated himself before him
and paid him alteration, according to
the custom established In the days OF
the old emperors, and thenceforward
Charles, giving up the title Of patFl'
clan. bore that of emperor and Au'
gustus."
A millennium later. on the banks OF
the Seine. another pope crowned an
other emperor. who had planted his
throne on the wreck OF the fabric
reared by Charlemagne.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Laddonia, Mo.

Joe Brashears, of Benton City,
sold j. T. Buckner a calf for
$35.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

To save the minutes on Christmas
eve and leave time for the many things
that are bound to come up shut on
from the children one room In the
house suitable for the tree couple Of
weeks before Christmas and graduaily
accumulate there all decorations ana
presents. The tree can be trimmed d
day or two before the holiday and the
presents wrapped more quickly aho
easily because they are all In one place
-Housekeeper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Louis Willingham, thru his
guardian, Charles Willingham,
and his attorney, Clarence A.
Barnes, have presented claim
against the city for $500 dam
ages alleged to have been sus-
tanned last month when said
Louis Willingham came in con-
tact with a live wire on one of
the streets. Plaintiff was burned
about the neck, it is alleged.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
CHRISTMAS IN
OLDEN TIME
By SIR WALTER SCOTT

LEAP on more wood The wind Is chill
i But Yet II whistle as Il will,
Wen keep our Christmas merry still.
Each age has deemed the newborn wear
The fittest time for festai cheer
And well our Christmas sires Of old
Loved. when the year lis course had rolled
And brought blithe Christmas back sssin
With all its hospitabie train,
With social and religious rite
To honor all the holy night.
On Christmas eve the bells were rungI
On Christmas eve the mass was sung.
Then opened wide the baron's hall
To vassal. tenant, serf and ALI
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
"A Subscriber" Comes Back

Editor Message; Probably my
Springfield, Mo-, sister had never
heard voice from the other
side, is one reason why she was
so amazed. Sister, vice and vir
tue thrive alike in both sexes,
and in some it takes deeper
growth. Such is a fact, and has
been proven true. We find thru
the pages of History Cloth
Ancient and Modern) that both
sexes have been very aggressive
in all sorts of wickedness. Now,
in regard to our guiding the
ship of state, we have always
helped and will continue helping
lin our God-given sphere,
"Home." Remember, God gave
man the divine power to rule
over Dominion, then he made
woman a helpmate, which means
a companion, a wife, and her
work was to adorn the home,
which was a different kind of
work for the State. The ballot
and bayonet was conferred upon
men, the Home" with its
heavier responsibilities was con-
ferred upon woman. This is all
God s doings.
No, sister, there is no kick
coming that | have a grudge
against all womankind. No, one
thousand times no, and don t
you think for one moment | adj
mire Lucretia Mott and Pank-
hurst like | do my dear old
mothers, grandmothers and
friends. Bet your life l don t.
There may be nothing new I'M
der the sun-but we have Ger.
tainly got along this far SO
nicely without the ballot.
Since 1900 we have 4S new
sects of independent leaders and
cults of erratic "isms," and we
predict them a large following.
Go read End Peter, 2 chapter
Peace on earth and good will to
you.
A Subscriber.
Laddonia, Mo.
Joe Brashears, of Benton City,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Mrs. j. F. Llewellyn entertain
ed the Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church Thursday
afternoon. The ladies tackled two
comforters which will be do
mated to the school of the
Ozarks.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
THEN CAME THE MERRYMAKKRs N.

Power laid his rod OF rule aside,
And ceremony DOTTED her pride,
All hailed with uncontrolled deligh,
Andl general voice the happy night
That TO the cottage. as the crown.
Brought tidings Of salvation down
The fire, with well dried logs supplied
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
The huge hall tables oaken lace,
Scrubbed till II shone, the day to grace,
Bore then upon its massive board
No mark to part the squire and lord.
Then came the merrymakers IN
And carols roared with blithesorae din
II unmelodious was the song
II was hearty note and strong.
England was merry England when
Old Christmas brought his sports again
Twas Christmas broached the mightiest al,
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
A Christmas gambol oft could cheer
The poor mans heart through half the yea
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

ings their pupils were doing.
The school displays were all
good and deserve special men
ton. The interest and hospitality
of the patrons were deep and
impressive.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

j. w. Rouse attended the
State Beekeepers' Association
gathering in St. Joseph this
week. Mr.. Rouse is president Of
the Association.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Rev. n. r. Pitman of Kansas
City, formerly pastor of the
Mexico Baptist church, preach
ed for the latter congregation
Sunday morning. He had large
hearing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

W. Fl. HUTCHINSON of Palmyra
recently bought j. G. Pierson IS
stock of merchandise in Benton
City. Mr.. HUTCHINSON now has
charge. He is assisted by his
daughter, Miss Neva, and by R.
H. Brown of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

The j. B. Evans Construction
Co. of this city has been award
ed the contract to build the new
City Hall, Dodge City, Iowa. The
building is to cost 100000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Miss Marguerite, daughter of
Rev and Mrs. j. D. Greer, un-
derwent an operation for appen-
dicitis at the Mexico Hospital
Monday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

George Lewis, north of Mexico,
bought two fine black bull calves
recently from John Baker, pay
ing $50 for them.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
THE RURAL SCHOOLS
The Situation at Thompson
Mentions of Hurdle, Elk
celsior ct AL.

er Rusk vaccinated hogs, while
/ worked in the office and visited
the Sims and Hurdle Schools.
1t seems the Sims board has
Joined the "quitters. Although
material has been purchased for
several months, not a thing has
been done in the way of much
needed repair. Indeed, Hal
lowe 'en some fellows overturned
the outbuildings with consider
able damage. But none of the
board or patrons have been
around to look after fixing them
up. Mr.. Shay and the boys prop
ped them up, but they are in an
awful condition; disgrace to
the community, and shock to
decency and purity of the chill
dren. Mothers, fathers, how long
will you neglect your children
At Hurdle l was much pleased
to find two visitors-a patron
and her sister. If the parents
would visit the school, the con-
ditions noted above would cease
to exist very quickly. If when
you go to salt the stock you
would take a little salt along for
your children and look after
them, / all sure it would do
them much good, and that you
would be richly repaid.
Although Wednesday was a
disagreeable day, yet many pat
rons met us at Excelsior with a
fine dinner. These good people
take great pride in their school
and have one of the best in the
county, both in equipment and
in school work done. Miss Mary
Harshbarger is doing her fourth
years work here and truly
proves how much better it is for
district to keep the successful
teacher. She grows more valu-
able to them each year. They also
have the largest and best collec-
ton of pictures in the county.
At Friendship small crowd
was present. They lack but a
heating plant of meeting the re-
quirements for approval, and |
feel sure they will soon get that.
Otherwise they also have a good
school and well equipped one.
There was a misunderstanding
at Sames. We are very sorry
that we were not able to meet
with patrons Wednesday morn
ing as they expected. We talked
to the pupils Thursday morning
before going on to Macedonia.
Here again a large number OF
the patrons were present and a
fine dinner was spread. Miss
Wright and her pupils had a
good program. These fine people
are much interested in good
school, but it is hard for them
to give up the divided term. l
believe they will this year, and
that it won't be long until they
will build a new and much need
ed school honae for their chill
dren.
The afternoon was pleasantly
spent with the patrons at Mt.
Pisgah. Here we found a club of
girls under the leadership of
Miss Stauterman taking great
interest in sewing. At night we
had a very interesting meeting
at Pine. The house was crowded
and the interest good. Pine and
Sames also need a new school
home badly, and they will have
them ere long.
Friday morning at Canada we
met the patrons who are deeply
interested in their school. Mrs.
German said it had been about
20 years since the last basket din
ner at this place. But it was a
good one. Here, Farmer Rusk