The Junction City Sentinel from Junction City, Kansas • 1

1 SCe(jr r7 VOLUME 19- JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, AUGUST, 1907. NUMBER 23 WHO STOLE THE BEZB! DZATH OF FRANK COOK. DEATH OF MRS. ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL IIEETIN5. IIAKE JAX LEVY TONISHT gas proposition but be has failed to re- ply to them.

Nothing will be done in the matter until tbe required information received. Whrn tbe council took up the mat ter ot tbe reorganization of the police force Henry Folck was appointed assistant marshal, Henry Church policeman No. 1 and Robert Quilling police man No. 2. These appointments were confirmed by the unanimous vote of the council.

Tbe matter of deciding upon some plan to pay for the sewer south and west of block 48 in Railroad addition and for the flush tanks together with the proposition to assist property owners to reach sower in instances where they are without access to alley and no sewer in street, were referred to the sewer committee to report on same at the regular meeting this evening. The street commissioner was instructed to have unused telephone poles cut down if the company neglects tore-move them. The matter of the 18,000 scrip which matures thie-year was referred to the finance committee to investigate and advertise for bids to take up the scrip. The matter of taking care of the city scrip that is to be issued from now until December, the levy for the general fund and the levy for the interest and redemption fund was referred to the finance committee for report at the regular meeting to be held this evening. In talking over the matter of the scrip that must be issued from this time until December when the city will receive its portion of taxes, it developed that B.

Rockwell stood ready to give the city financial relief with tbe offer to advance the money that will be required until December at 6 per cent interest. No action was taken on this offer but tbe city authorities consider it a very liberal offer on this kind of month to month loan. J. G. Pease, city clerk, stated to the council that at present the city's running expenses were between 1800 and $900 a month with no revenue coming in and that the city's general fund had been overdrawn to the amount of $4,957.63.

COMMITTEE AGREES OK A LEVY OF 25 KILLS FOB CITY. WILL EE DCUELE WHAT IT HAS BEEN. Unlett School Board and County Lower Levies, State, County. City and School Levies Will Be 68 Mills. This evening the city council will take final action in making the levy for taxes for all city purposes for the coming year.

An ordinance has been prepared by City Attorney Dever to make tbe levy 25 mills. The finance committee of the council has agreed tbst this levy will be sufficient to raise tbe money needed to run, the several departments of the city work in addition to providing for the payment of some the city's indebtedness. The 25 mills will serve for the following purposes: 10 mills for general fund, 9 mills for interest and redemption, 3 mills for street improvements, and 3 mills for tbe sinking fund. Ten mills for the general 1 fund is as high a levy as can be made for that purpose. A levy for street improvements has never been needed because of the fact such work was paid for out the fines from the joints.

City Attorney Dever says that a 25 dill levy is about tbe average for tbe cities of tbe second class in Kansas. Tbe school board will meet Monday night at which time it will make its levy. For the past couple of years, tbe levy for school purposes City has been 23 mills. The county commissioners make tbe levy for county purposes on Monday. Last year tbe county levy was while tbe state levy wag 4.7 mills.

It is thought that a levy of 13.7 mills is all that is necessary for county purposes this year and that this will also' produce enough funds to pay off 114,000 indebtedness. The state levy this year is higher than last year, being 6.3 mills. If the school board makes the same levy as it did a year ago, the levy for all taxes in the city will be 68 mills, an increase of a fraction over 10 mills what it was for last year. JUDGE HUMPHREY LEAVES. Will Live in 'Topeka.

During His Tenure of Office. As stated sometime ago in tbe Sentinel, Judge Humphrey and Mrs. Humphrey will take up their residence in Topeka, during his tenure of office. On tbe first of next week their house-bold effects will be moved to the state capital and for the next two years their home will be at 723 Topeka avenue. Both "will be missed from the circles in which they have moved, and their many friends will welcome mr- 7 He Paued Away at the Home of Hit Parenta Friday Morning.

Frank Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cook of this city, died at the home of bis parents here last Friday morning about 4:30 o'clock after an illness of nearly a month, resulting from a rupture of the gall bladder.

He was aged 37 years. Frank Cook was a member of tbe firm of W. W. Cook Son. He was reared in Junction City, and most of his days were passed here.

He waa one of tbe city's most promising young business men and one in whom every acquaintance of his has tbe utmost confidence. He was born at Newark, N. on Jan. 17, 1871. He came to Juno tion City when very young, and it was here that be grew to young manhood and developed the business qualities that ultimately made him the partner of his father, and a valuable one at that, in the contracting business entailing tbe construction of big waterworks and sewer systems.

Their operations in this business made them one of the best known firms of this kind in the West. Big contracts which Frank su perintended have been completed in Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Kansas. Until recently Frank had been superintending the firm's contract at Muskogee, where he was residing when he came to Junction City tbe latter part of June to visit bis parents. It was on this visit that he was taken with his final illness. It was in the first week of July that tbe first surgical operation was performed upon him in an effort to save his life.

With, no indications for improvement, he continued to live in almost the same condition in which he was at the time of the first operation until last week when it was decided to perform another operation. On last Wednesday the second operation was performed, and two days later he passed away. Mr. Cook bad been residing in Mus kogee, I. for the past two years.

At that place tbe firm of W. W. Cook Son had a big contract and he bad been superintending the work. He was liv ing there with his wife and five little daughters. Mrs.

Cook was here with him during his illness. His sister, Miss Nettie Cook, and his two oldest daughters did not arrive here until after his death. Besides his widow and five children, tbe deceased leaves a father, mother, two brothers and four sisters to mourn his The funeral was held from the Cook home at 439 West 1st street Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. Mr.

Line, pastor of the Universalist church conducted the services and Mrs. Dora sang. The body was buried in the family lot in Highland cemetery. Victoria Restaurant Under Hew Man agement. Mrs.

Ernest Dietrich took charge of the Victoria restaurant yesterday she having purchased the business from the Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Montgomery and Victor Montgomery. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Dietrich had consider able experience in managing ot a res taurant and she wishes to assure tbe public that the Victoria will be con ducted along the same able lines as it has been.

Her predecessors wish to thank the public for their liberal pat ronage and they hope that the same measure will be extended to their sue cessor. The Iowa It Here. The Iowa, the electric company's new car, arrived last week and has been placed in the barn on Washing ton street. It will be a couple of weeks before it will be put into use on the car line. It is a beautiful car and vastly different from any of tbe other cars in use here.

It it 41 feet long and has very spacious vestibules and has a seat ing capacity for 40 and standing room for nearly twice that many. It is equipped with all of the modern con veaiences known to the electric car builder and is one of the finest cars turned out by the St. Louis Car eora Ellsworth is negotiating with Woodmen band here to play at Ells worth daring the Firemen's tournament on Sept. 4 and 5. Burglarised Police Court and Hauled Off Two Barrelt of Beer.

The disappearance of two barrels filled with quart bottles of beer from the police court room early last Sunday morning is shrouded in mystery so deep and dark that it may require the keenest and shrewdest minds of tbe combined Pinkertoo force to solve it. The perpertrators of the dastardly deed acted with rascally daring for they approached the scene in a wagon, loaded their precious loot under the very light ahining from the within the city building and an arc light at the corner, and drove away with a clatter of hoofs that awakened the nearby residents. "Who stole the beer and what became of the empties? is now the one absorbing question. The thieves were evidently, acquainted movements of the police, for at the time the crime was committed, the police station had been locked for tbe night. Mrs.

Lawler, a woman prisoner, was awakened about midnight by someone unlocking tbe street door and entering, and under tbe dim light, she saw a tall and a short man, although she was unable to see their features. One of them closed tbe door that led to the woman's section and she was unable to see more. She heard, however, the moving of heavy articles over the floor and the closing of. the door, as the burglars left. Tbe disappear ance of the confiscated -'booze" was not discovered until about 3 o'clock in in the morning, upon tbe return of the police to the jail.

-The beer that was stolen was confiscated when the raid was made on Ida Dodge's place on West 10th street and was left In police court, the marshal awaiting orders to destroy it. It is safe to venture that no one will get a chance to steal the next lot of beer that is confiscated by the police. PLA3T MA5CIOTH RLDLMG HALL. To Be Largest in the World General Bell Giving It Bit Attention. The plans for tbe projected riding hall for the artillery post at Fort Riley, have now arrived at that stage where they are receiving the serious attention of the architects of the quartermaster's department.

For sometime the builSing of a riding hall that would permit of the maneuvering of a battery within its walls has been talked of but the difficulties of construction have so far delayed bringing them to a definite conclusion. What is wanted is a hall, with interior dimensions of 175 by 850 feet and this area must be free of all roof support. General Bell, tbe chief of staff of the army, has become personally interested in the matter for, as far as known, the hall will be tbe largest in tbe world. The problem, is to prevent a "buckling" of tbe roof, and to attain this end powerful steel arches will have to be constructed. The plans now under serious consideration, provide for a series of arches which will be in the form of a half circle with bases which will rest upon powerful foundations set deep in the ground.

Tbe outside dimensions of the building will be about 200x400 feet. Ample provisions for spectators will be provided in the way of large galleries. Williams Lawler. Another romantic marriage occurred last night Monday night in this city. The couple came in on the flyer and about 11:30" Judge Rankin Was notified that his presence was desired at the court house.

The bride, Myrtle Lawler, is from Junction City, and, the groom, Samuel G. Williams, is now a resident and policeman of Enid, Ok. Abilene Chronicle. The PortoSoe Eoyt Won. Last Monday evening at the the postoffice ball team defeated the civil service clerks' team of Fort Riley in a good and a hard-fought game.

Clarence Thompson and Bob Burd acted as the battery lor the postoffice team and Chas. Roark and Mr. Herrog acted as the battery for the civil service clerks' team. The wore was 19 to 11 Mist Roxie 8purlock came home Tuesday from her stay at the Clay Oeuwr chautauqua. SHE WAS ONE OF THE CITY'S EARLIEST BESLDEHTS.

DIED AT MANHATTAN WEDNESDAY. Came to Junction City With Her Hut-band, the Late Colonel Anderson, in 1868-Funeral Held To-day. Mrs. Cecilia O. Anderson, widow of the late Colonel J.

B. Anderson, died at her home in Manhattan early on Wednesday morning at the age of 91 years. Mrs. Anderson had long been failing and her taking away was due to infirmities incident to her advanced age. Her passing to the great beyond was calm and peaceful and at the time of her death she was surrounded by her immediate relatives.

Although the deceased had been a resident of Manhattan since 1880 when she and Colonel J. B. Anderson moved there from this city, her passing away is of no little interest to our citizens, for Junction City was her home for 12 years, she having come here with her husband in 1868, from Kentucky. Mrs. Anderson, who was of an old southern family, was born in Virginia on Sept.

13, 1816, and when a small child moved with her parents to Kentucky, where she met and married J. B. Anderson. They were people of affluence and much of their money was used in doing good in the community, Mrs. Anderson was especial ly active in church work and she took a prominent part in the establishing of the Presbyterian church in this city The pews are the result of her gener osity.

In 1880, they moved to Manhattan, where a nephew, John A. Anderson, was president of the State Agricultural College, and where Colonel Anderson died on July 25, 1897. As in this city. Colonel and Mrs. An derson were deeply interested in the welfare of Manhattan, and both were active in church affairs.

Mrs. Ander son is survived by her nephews, John William and Cecil Anderson, sons of the late Hon. John Anderson, and Hunter Houston, a resident of this city. The remains of Mrs. Anderson were conveyed to this city on No.

103, this afternoon, and they were met at the depot by the following pall bearers: George W. Martin of Topeka and Geo. A. Rockwell, Daniel Kiehl, George F. Trott, J.

H. Gabbey and T. B. Kennedy, all of this city. Many of the deceased's old friends were at the station to meet the remains which Were accompanied by relatives and friends residing in Manhattan.

The way was then taken to Highland cemetery where 'the interpent took place', Dr. Harshaw officiating. An appropriate selection was rendered by the quar tette of the Presbyterian church. More Work Begun at Fort Riley. ZeigleV Dalton begun work last week on the construction of a new storehouse and extension to the coal shed atFort Riley.

The first building, the dimensions of which are 50x200 feet, is located in rear of the quartermaster's corral, and will be reached by a 1200 foot spur which will be put in by tbe Union Pacific as soon as the structure is com' pleted. Tbe second building will be opposite the present storehouse on the other side of the railroad spur its demensions being 50x130 feet. An extension of 60 feet is being bnilt on the coal shed which will somewhat relieve the congestion in that department. This work will cost in the neighbor' hood of 125,000. Death of Myrtle Cooper.

On Friday, Myrtle Cooper, aged ten years, tbe daughter of Mrs. Robert Cooper, of South Washington street, passed away at the home of her mother. The deceased had been ill with diptheria and paralysis followed tbe attach which resulted in her death. The funeral, which occurred on Sunday afternoon in Highland eemetery. The attended by the little one's many friends, deeply mourn the loss of their little playmate." Hiss Leah Roark came borne from ConcoraMa on Tudy.

A HARMONIOUS SESSION FRIDAY BIGHT. RECLAMED TEE POLICE FCICE. Two Gat Propositions Were Up for Consideration Laid Matter of Reducing City Limits on Table. Pursuant to a call the city council met in special session last Friday evening with all members present and Mayor Muenzenmayer presiding. The call was read for the council to consider and act upon tbe following propositions: 1.

Gas franchise. 2. The reorganization of the police force and the filling of 3. The matter, methods and clan of paying for the sewer south and west of block 48 in Railroad addition. Also methods and plan for paying for flush tanks.

'4. Where property is included, and assessed and taxed as a part of a sewer district but is without access to alley with sewer and there is do sewer in front of such property, shall the city assist property owners in reaching a sewer that will accommodate property? 5. Tbe removal from streets, alleys and public grounds of city all telephone poles not in use. 6. What shall tbe city do with the 8,000 scrip that will mature this year? 7.

What shall the city do in the matter of financial relief and the taking care of its scrip that is to be issued from now until December of this year? 8. What levy for the general rev-nue fund shall be made? 9. What levy for interest and redemption fund shall be made. 10. Take the sense of the council as to the advisability of reducing the corporate limits of the city.

Upon the request of Councilman Harper, article 10 relative to reducing the corporate limits of tbe city was taken up first. This is a matter that was brought up at the request of tbe Union Pacific railroad company which wishes to have placed out side of tbe city the land which it bought in tbe northeast part of the city as a site for shops. Upon tbe motion of Councilman Stebbins tbe council voted to lay the matter on the table until the next regular meeting. The gas franchise matter was also laid on the table to be taken op again at the regular meeting to be held this evening. The city has two propositions from gas companies.

One is from Mr. lams, of Clay Center, who wants a franchise to establish a plant here for the manufacture of artificial gas with the privilege of piping the same to all parts of the city. The other proposition is from F. E. McNulty; representing a Kansas City company that wants to pipe natural gas to all of the towns in this part of the state.

The following is the contents of a letter which Mr. McNulty wrote to Mayor Muenzenmayer: "Kansas City, June 28, 1907. Mayor of Junction. City, Junction City, Kansas. "DkabSie: A company has been organized here who have over two hundred million feet of natural gas on top of ground, and we are anxious to find an outlet for same and are going to make the towns along the line that we operate in, a proposition as follows: We to furnish to your city limits tbe gas in as large quantities as you may want and you pay us the price to be agreed upon between ourselves.

"In order to gel us to do that, it would be. necessary for a company to be organized, or the city could do it itself, lay the mainafor tbe distribution of the gas over your as we have no connections whatever with that part of the transaction. All that we would do would be to deliver yon tbe gas in as large quantities as you would want. This wewould guarantee to do and do within six months' time, and let you pebple have it at a price that will be within the reach of all. "In ease such a proposition appeals to you, I should be glad, iodeed, to hear from you immediately, and beg to re main, Yours very truly, F.E.

McNulty." Mr. McNulty's company wants to make a contract with 500 Junction City property owners, agreeing to tell gas at the rate of 80 cents per thousand cubic fret. Mr. McNulty has been asked various questions concerning hit 1 their return. ft wtw in eS.

harmonious one and uon taxen tne council voted at a unit. The meeting was a very satisfactory one to Mayor Muenzenmayer and after tbe meeting he thanked the councilmen for their cooperation in disposing of the matters that came up. HEW HORSES FOB F0BT RILEY. Had They Been Bought Here Farmers Would Have Been the Richer. Within the next few weeks over 200 head of bones will be received at Fort Riley to strengthen the troops and batteries which are short over 400 animals.

A large number of these animals were purchased at Lathrop, Mo. In this connection, tbe remarks which General Godfrey made some time ago before the Commercial club are brought to mind when he told the assembled members of the many ways in which they could take advantage of the proximity of Fort Riley from a commercial point of view. He stated that the remounts furnished tbe troops at the post, annually cost the govern ment in the vicinity of 1200,000, and that there was no good reason why this sum should not go to swell the bank accounts of the farmers in the neigborbood, If they could only take up the breeding of horses on a scale sufficient to warrant their being purchased here. The sum of 1200,000 it a very good reason, to our mind, why the farmers should seriously consider the subject. Comnistioners Heat on Monday.

The board of county commissi oners will meet at the court house on Mou-dav for the purpose of making the levy for county taxes for tbe ensuing year. B. W. Steven ton, who hat been In tbe government service In the Philippine! for a couple of years, has re-turaed to San Francisco where he will locate. Mrs.

Steven toa and children left here this week to join him at that place. Mrs. Harry Sauderson and eoa are la Denver for a several weeks' visit The council meeting wa. Complaints About South Washington. At tbe meeting of the Smoky Hill township board at the court bouse on Monday, the board received complaints about the condition of South Washing ton street.

Smoky Hill township in the past year baa fixed up the south road from Ed. Whitebait's place to tbe point where it joins with South Wash tngton street. For years this road was one of the worst in the county because of the sand. It was macadamized and is now one of tbe best roads of the county. It is said that at the time tbe township arranged to fix this road there was some BOrt of an agreement with the city whreby tbe latter would put' South Washington street in good condition.

South. Washington street still remains ungraded and for a block or two the sand is so deep at times that it is difficult for a team to pull an or oinary ioaa tnroagn it. xnis is a matter which the city should look after as soon as possible for the reason that it is one of the most traveled roads leading into town. Whether or no, such an agreement was made, it seems as though It is up the 'city to do the Job. t--c Count? Attorney W.

8. Roark came homo Uonday from a several weeks' trip on lejnl business In New Ueilco and Texas. 1 Is..