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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
COSTS LESS THAN 5000
Annual Expense of Maintaining an
Inmate at Epileptic Hospital.

The annual report of the state hos
pitaI for epileptics at Parsons, Kan.
filed today with the state board of
control shows that $104, 2SS.65 was
expended during the year 1914-15 in
maintaining the institution. The re-
port shows that 535 patients were
kept at the hospital during the year
and that the per capita cost was
$203.15 and deductinS fees received
from various sources the per capita
cost is figured at S195.S9. This is
what it costs the taxpayers to keep one
person in the Institution for year.
Some interesting statistics embodied in
the report show that in the number of
patients admitted there are fourteen farm
ers. thirteen students, and thirteen who
claim no occupation. The other common
occupations furnish about an average num-
Der of three. The report shows that there
has been but one miner as an inmate of
the institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
POOR OLD KANSAS
Insurance on Public Buildings Bought
by Private Citizens.

The State Manual Training Normal
school at Pittsburg, Kan, will enjoy
the distinction of being the only
school in the state to have insurance
on its buildings This condition was
brought about through the enterprise
of the citizens of Pittsburg. who raised
$96S, to be used in buying insurance,
by a chautauqua. Policies to the
amount of 100000 were received to-
day by ID. NJ. Bowen. secretary of the
state board of administration.
\ little more than year ago one
of the largest buildings on the cam
puS of the normal school burned. This
building was rebuilt and $4,000 in
surance placed on it. The insurance
is bought by the state board of ad-
ministration and the money for it
comes from the chamber of COM
merce of Pittsburg. The state does
not carry Insurance on any of its
buildings but the attorney general
gave an opinion that the board of
administration could take out insur-
ance if the money was furnished
from outside sources.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
Her BOAT TIED UP
Mary Parks Sues the Missouri Pacific
for Damages.

The Missouri Pacific system is
named as defendant in a suit filed in
the federal court today by Mary
Parks, the owner of a passenger
barge operating between Kansas City
and points down the Missouri river.
The petition alleges that the Mis-
souri, Pacific bridge over the Kaw
river at Kansas City, Kan. prevents
The barge from leaving its repair
docks and engaging in business The
boat was brought to Kansas City for
repairs last April and on June was
ready to continue its work. Although
the boat managed to get past the
bridge in getting to its docks, it was
unable to do the same trick on its
downstream trip. So, the plaintiff
says, the boat has been idle for nearly
three months.
The Missouri Pacific is sued for So
600 on account of the trouble and
Mrs Parks also demands that the
court make some provision for her
excursion barge to pass under the
bridge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

the United States district court Fed
erai Judge Ralph Campbell of Okla
homa, who was in Topeka today,
signed the order
This bill is being filed in every state
where the Missouri Pacific operates.
The order is for the purpose of pIac-
ing the property of the road in the
hands of the court at ST. Louis, Civ
ing the court and it's receiver, B. +.
BUSH, full power over the Missouri
Pacific lines in this federal district.
All orders that pertain to its prop
erty in Ksnsas are valid when issued
from the court in ST. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
He WAS TOO LATE
AbandOnment of Drug Habit Proves
Fatal to c. A. Mcdowell.

c. a. Mcdowell, at one time a ball
player on the Portland team in the
morning at the city Jail while taking
treatment for the morphine habit.
Mcdowell came to the Jail and began
treatment for the drug habit Wednes-
day.
Mcdowell told the police that he
acquired the habit on the Pacific
coast. w. A. A. Morris of Mcpherson,
a relative of the man, came to this
city this morning to take the baby to
Mcpherson for burial.
According to DR. A. B. Jeffrey. who
was treating Mcdowell, he tried the
cure for the habit too late
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
JUST ON PRINCIPLE
Chief Parsons Will Arrest All Doubt
full Characters at Fair Time.

Persons who expect to find easy but
illegitimate pickings in Topeka dur
ing the week of the free state fair, are
narboring great delusions, according
to Harvey Parsons, chief of police.
Light fingered g ntlomen and other
followers of shady professions have
already headed toward this city and
not d few of them have already ar
rived only to be sent on their way by
the police. Parsons announces his in
tentions of vagging about a carload
of en- a short time before the gates
opene.
IF We can't get anything on them
yen get them on geenra1 principles
say the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
David Eiseman Dead.

st. Louis. Aug 23--Davfd EisemaD.
president of n large wholesale dry goods
house, died last night on a train shortly
after leaving CharlevoiX. Mich. for 81.
Louis He active cIubman and
prominent in Jewish philanthropic work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
Boiler ExpIosion Kills Two.

Wharton. Kan, Aug. 23.-Two men were
killed in an explosion of a boiler ut a saw
mill here today. They are Green burgess.
owner of the mill, and Ginger Franklin. an
employee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

probably error due to the haste
in which W. H WATSON, city commits
sioner of finance, prepared the bud
get. Without having time to go into
the matter WATSON today insisted the
figures are correct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
BATTLERS AT zUBRUGGE
Berlin Reports 40 Warships Ran Be-
fore Artillery Fire.

Berlin, Aug. 23=Forty warships
arrived az the Zubrugge this morning
but steamed away after having been
bombarded by our coast artillery. said
an official statement from the war de-
partment this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

Washington. Aug 2;.-Plans for helping
the cotton situation in the south were
discussed today by President Wilson witt
p. g. Harding of -he federal reserve board
who has investigated the cotton question
thoroughly. They also discussed Il pro
test t. Great Britain against cotton con
ira band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
The Wizards Feat Ho,ton

Emmett, Kan, Aug. 23.-The EN-
NETT Willards defeated Hoiton here
Sunday by a score of Z to s. Loose
fielding and heavy hitting were the
features
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
II AMERICANS PERILED
Horse Tenders from United States
safely Off Torpedoed ErsI<ine.

London. Aug. 23.-There were sew
enty-seVen Americans in the crew of
the steamer Baron Erskine which was
sunk by a German submarine last
week. The Americans. who were
horse tenders, were landed safely with
the rest of the crew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
Weekly Bank CIeorinrs.

New York. Aug. 23.-Bank clearings in
the United States for the week ending
August 10. rs reported to Bradstreet's, ag-
gregate S3.;;6T G91 900. against S;.291 5SS. G01
the previous week and s.. 1S9. co. 900 in the
corresponding week last year. Following
are the returns. with percentages of change
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

Bids for the construction Of a dou-
BILE span concrete bridge to cost pc
tween $4,000 and $1,000 to be con-
structed over the Wake rusa near Au-
burn were considered by the county
commissioners this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
Suits dry cleaned 75c. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phone 3653.-Adv.
THE WEATHER RECORD.

Following are observations of the United
States weather bureau for the twenty -four
hours ending at o'clock this morning:
tafi in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

a suit for divorce was filed thi
afternoon in the district court by Peal
L. Busey against John Busey becaus
of alleged non support.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
IS FILED IN TOPEKA
AncilIary Bill in the Missouri Pa
cific Iseceivcrship.

The ancillary bill in the Missouri
Pacific receivership case was filed
today with Morton Albaugh, clerk of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

1t will payyou to get our estimate o
that lumber bill. Phone J. B. Whela
d Co.. I'll E. 4th.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

Taffeta silk basque with ruf1ed
skirt. Waist and lower half of
sleeves laced with taffeta silk finish
ed off with tassels. Standing collar
faced with white satin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
DEATHS and FUNERALS

Charles Irwin Thompson died Sat
urday at the home of his brother, w.
A l.. Thompson. The funeral was
held this morning at the residence,
sol Harrison street. Interment in
Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
How 1t Is Divided.

The s mill levy made today is
equally divided between the general
fund and the special funds, being four
mills for each. The amounts asked
for and those allowed are:
General Fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
CITY HALL BUDGET


passage was taken both Newland and
Porter voted no, and the ordinance
was adopted by a majority of one,
Mayor House and Commissioners
Tandy and WATSON voting in the af-
firmative. Both Porter and Newland
insisted before the meeting was called
to order that they had been given no
opportunity to see the ordinance nor
had they been informed of what the
other three members of the commits
sion had agreed upon.
after 1 learned that the mayor
and Commissioners Tandy and Was
son had decided what the commission
would do I went to WATSON but he de
clined to show me the budget he and
the other two members of the COM
mission had agreed upon" said Por-
ter. Newland says he encountered the
same experience
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
No Politics. says House.

Mayor House in casting his vote on
final passage of the ordinance said:
Il had dreamed when this matter
first came I'D for consideration that
factory to all, but when two of the
commissioners failed to get together
and settle their differences, we had to
take the matter in hand. For my part
1 have done what [ believe to be for
the best interests of the city. L have
not been playing politics."
levy OF oneetenth of one min was
decided upon for a miscellaneous
fund.- to provide for shrinkage due to
delinquent payments of taxes.
Il understand" said Mayor House,
that the statement has been made
that such a levy is unprecedented and
will be skating on too thin ice with
out IL [ will entertain a motion to
have such d levy made"
Tandy made the motion.
What are you going to do with
that extra money-build another
bridge?" inquired Porter of Tandy.
Tandy did not reply.
1t Mas Il Close Call.
Had the passage of the budget or
dinance been twenty-four hours later
property owners might have found
themselves without any city taxes
whatever to pay. There would have
been some question as to the legality
that the city clerk certify to the
county clerk d copy of the ordinance
making the levy with proof of it's pub
LEGATION. This must be done not later
than August "a.
The commission was delayed in
meeting this morning because the or
dinance had not been drawn. AL
though Mayor House and Commits
sioners Tandy and WATSON had
agreed on what it should contain the
ordinance had not been written.
George P. Hayden, city attorney, was
i'll and unable to be at work. The
other members of the commission
waited while WATSON wrote the ordi-
nance.
Before the ordinance was formally
presented WATSON read from a seized =
ule the lump sums which had been
agreed upon by the ruling three to be
appOrtiOned to each of the depart
ments. These were formally adopt
ed to be embodied in the ordinance
which was already written, Porter
voting no all the time and NewIand
part of the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23
LOCAL MENTION.

Ladies of the G. A. r. will mold a
special meeting at 2:30 Tuesday after
noon, August "a, at Lincoln Post hall.
Have your piano tuned and repaircd
by jenkins factory expert All work
guaranteed. Phone 144S-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

The police were notified this after
noon to oe on the lookout for L. Han
cock, age 6S, who is wanted at Wicli
ia on a charge.
The annual picnic of the Local Re
tail Grocers association will be he'd
August IS at Gage Park. Practically
all grocery stores of the city will te
closed on that date. The picnic will
consume the entire day and will be
attended by the grocers and their fam
the features Of the program. Other
numbers on the program will be an
nOunced later.
A subscription dance will be given
at Mac Raes hall tonight. The Ohio
state string quartette will furnish mus
ic.
Suits dry cleaned 75c. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phone 3653.-Adv.
An ordinance introduced at a meet
ing of the city commission today
makes it a misdemeanor for an in
toxicated person or person under
the age of fourteen years to operate a
motor propelled vehicle.
One regular and six special meet
ings of the city commission were ED
today. Three of the special meetings
were to take action on small sewer
districts, the new white way called
for another and the widening of King
street was a fifth special meeting, and
the levying of assessments to pay for
new sidewalks called for sixth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

~ l.. pSOAl ne IuIltIdi was
held this morning at the residence,
sol Harrison street. Interment in
Topeka cemetery.
Arthur Kristian Freel. age 10. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Freel, died at
the home of his grandm other, Mrs.
Mary Norwood. sos Branner street
Sunday morning. The funeral will be
held at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday after
noon at Penwelrs chapel. Interment
in Topeka cemetery.
The funeral of B. 2. Collins who
died last Saturday, was held at 1870
O'Clock this afternoon at PenwelFs
cha The body was sent to Belvi-
dere, i'll, for interment.
John Shick, age 6S. died last night
at his home, 101 Taylor street The
funeral will be held at o'clock Tues
day afternoon at PenweIl's chapel. In
terment in Mount Hope cemetery
Victor y. Anderson. age A.. died
Sunday at his home, 1926 Orchard ave-
nue.. The funeral will be held at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at Pen
wells chapel. Interment in Mount
Hope cemetery.
Florence Greer. age "A. died sun
day at st. Francis hospital Funeral
arrangements will be made later. Miss
Greer is. a daughter of Mrs c. H.
Brown and a sister of Mrs J. w.
Greer was a daughter of Mrs c. H
thirty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

The police were notified this after
noon to De on the lockout for l.. Han
cock, age 6S, who is wanted at Wichi
ia on a charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

Tin shop at F'orbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-23

A subscription dance will be given
at Mac Rae's hall tonight. The Ohio
state string quartette will furnish mus
ic.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
GALICIAN FIGHTING SAVAGE

BERLIN, May 2O-The fighting along full two hundred miles front in Gaica proceeding sayagey and continuously In the history of the world no battle has ever taken place which would not look small and petty compared to the titanic struggle raging for the mast cry of that part of the European continent The Russians are rushing achievements feverishy in the effort to check our advance On our side are ten German and twentyfour Austrian army corps four hundred thou sand Germans and close to million of Austnans The Russian forces are still more numerous. The battle IS really series of three Olympic struggles One section of the battle is from Przemys to the Carpathans, the second from Przemysl north to the Wisoka river and
 a On the result may depend the fate of Europe Con- tnued victory for our side may the crushing of Russians legons in the mountains and the loss of half their available armies, we'll as the freeing ot great Austrian armies to face the Italians The enemy is mak ing desperate attempts to stay his retreat General Di te is evidently depending on Przemysl to strengthen his center while forfyng his lines to the south and north
 The nrnose of our generals is to crush the enemy here as quickly as possible and hasten to cut off the retreat of the Russians in the Carpathian passes.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
ITALY RUSHES OFFENCES

ROME, May 2O-The Italian war officials are now rushing the preparations for the defence of the frontier roads in the kingdom yesterday to prepare for the rush
 ing of troops towards the Austrian border It is believed here however that Germany still hopes that peace will be maintained with Italy but this belief is certany not shared by the Italians themselves The prospect of war has united all Italy as it was never united before It is assumed that the declaration of war will be followed inn mediatey by movement of Austrian egionS towards
 Italian territory The mountainous nature of the country between the two nations will make offensive movement on large scale difficult along the greater part of the border but this is expected to be rather of aid to Austria than otherwise should she decide to maintain defensive attitude while engaged with Russia. The action ot Roumania is awaited here anxousy The entry of that country into the on the side of Italy would expose the Roumania Sevia and Italy Parliament meets today and before evening Italy may be at war.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
BRITISH DISSATISFACTION

LONDON May 20.-The announcement by Prime Minister ASQuith that ministry will be formed to govern Great Britain has caused a tremendous political sensation throughout the country. Most of the people surprised at the declaration they had believed the members of the cabinet be proceeding most annie ably and effectively although the newspapers and some public had been advocating change for the good of the empire The cause O the dissatisfaction and the inn pending change in the government is due to the lack of results obtained in the fighting both in the east and the west The failure of Russia has been bitter diSappOnt ment to the British people for time but 1t Is ad mtted that the Allied armies in the west have not obtain ed the results that had been expected and promised An other reason for the change of ministry IS the friction which has arisen between Winston Churchill first lord of the admiralty, and the permanent officials of the depart ment As head of the admiralty Churchill only holds of
 flee during the life of the ministry while the professional heads of the department remain permanently and are the actual governors of naval matters proper For some time the permanent officials and it is said some of the fleet commanders have been unable to eye to eye with the first lord This frctOn first became public after the futile rushing of marines to Antwerp by Churchill against the advice of the navy heads
 Labor strikers have also added to the difficulties in which the government finds itself as some ot its support comes from the labor party Asquth himself still retains the confidence of the country and will probably remain head of the new government Sir Edward Grey minister of Foreiqn Affairs will also probably remain m office but
 the fate of the others is not true The crushing defeat o
 the Russians in Gacia seems to have destroyed the nope of an invasion of Hungary. Indeed, most peSSmlStc feeling prevails with respect to the ability ot kuSSia to successfully oppose the TeutOnc allies without the ald O Italy and other powers and Britain admits US oS- appointment for the first time since the war began
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
GARRISON SAYS
 WE MUST ARM
WE MUST FACE POSSIBILITY OF WAR SAYS L. $. WAR
 SECRETARY.

LAKE MOHONK, New York, May 2O.-That the United States must arm itself and prepare for the possibility of war is the statement made by Sec retary of War Garrison in an address delivered here today at the Interna- tional Arbitration congress. He de- clared that by arming We can best sc- cure the peace of the world and retain our self respect as a nation. In his opinion the day has gone by when the United States can boast of its free dom from entangling circumstances. We are a world power now, he de- clared, our commerce with other na- tions connect us with all the rest of the earth and We must be prepared to hold our positions amongst nations and protect our citizens and com merce.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
LAUBNER ADDITION TO
 HAVE MANY BUILDINGS
Each of Two People to Build Fifteen Nice Houses
 There.

Building activities on quite large scale are now becoming apparent in the Laubner addition and in the near future will increase rapidly. II. l.. Rolling has finished one house in that part of the city and will put up more there immediately on Fourth avenue. He will also at once put up three more on the northwest corner of Third ave. and Van Buren street. He has in con- temptation the construction of fifteen more houses in that division during the summer.
 James T. Harvey is putting up two 4-room cottages on Fourth avenue and four more on lots 30, S1, 82 and 33. Five others will be erected by him and he also has in contemplation the erection of fifteen additional build ings this summer in the same addition.
 J. P. Dykorn is about to put up a house on Third avenue and several others are preparing to build.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
DENOUNCES METHODS
 OF THE RIGGS BANK.
Says Suit Brought Against McAdoO Because He Stopped Banks
 Little Graft.

WASHINGTON, May 2O-At- torney Untermcycr who represents the defense in the ease of the Riggs bank against Secretary of the Treas ury McAdoo and Comptroller Will Hams argued all day yesterday for his clients and made a strong case against the bank whose methods he denounced severely. He declared that the bank had a pipeline" to the treas ury by which it secured large des- posits of the government funds. He further charged that the suit brought by the bank was caused by the fact that the illicit favors enjoyed by the bank had been put a stop to.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
FORMER COMPANY MAN
 IN FAVOR OF STRIKES
Is Also Preacher but Blames Brutal ity of Minor Officials for
 Most Troubles.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-Rev. Gaddis, formerly at the head of the sociological department of the Colo rado Fuel and Iron company, told the Industrial Relations commission today that strikes are more than justifable because of brutality and corruption of minor officials of the large comp anies. Rockefeller, jr., will testify to- day before the commission.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-20
RUSSIAN SITUATION GRAVE

LONDON May 2O.-The British military experts agree that the situation for Russia is exceedingly grave Along the whole east they believe, the Germans have clearly outwted the Muscoves and have placed the armies of the czar in predcament from which only miracle can save them. The that the Germans and Ausians have driven back the Russians far enough to lay siege to Przemys is taken by military men to mean nothing less than that the Russian armies in the Carpath ans are in serious danger of having their communica- tions cut and themselves surrounded Similar conditions are believed have been brought about by the advance of the Germans in the Baltic provinces.