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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
UNION SIDE OF IT.
Bookbinders of National Capital Tell
Why They Expelled Miller.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 24.-The
bookbinders' union of this city today
gave out an authorized statement re-
garding the controversy with w. A.
Miller, assistant foreman of the book
bindery of the government printing
office
The bookbinders explain at length the
grounds FOR Miller's expulsion from the
union which they say was due to the
fact that he made instrumentation
to congress concerning the work done
at the government printing office with
a view to securing a reduction of the
pay OF the binders. On this point they
say:
"He was granted fair and Impair
tial trial. During the trial the evidence
that be had outrageously viola ted his
obligations was so overwhelming that
he was denounced as unfit for member
ship in an organization composed of
self-resDecting men, and they expelled
him therefrOm."
They also deny as untrue the claim
made by Miller that he has increased
the output of his division at reduced
cost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

It is claimed Elmer Walters produc-
ton of Lawrence RusseliS Millionaire
Tramp" is one of the most Ella borate
given to a play of its class. The first
act shows a typical village depot with
its trunks, moving trains, loafers and
other characteristic equipment; the sec
ond is the church of the Holy Cross:
the third act shows the exterior and also
the interior of an opera house with the
curtain up and the performance in prog
ress; the last act is the Interior of
country tavern with its grandfather's
clock, ld-fashioned fireplace and quaint
trappings. 1t will be at the New Craw-
ford tomorrow night.
Sunday night Cora Van TasseIl will
play her enga cement at the New Craw-
ford as Pansy Chadburn in the new ro-
mantle military drama, The Volun-
teer" In this part, which was especial
" written for her, she has added anoth-
er hit to her list of successes. She will
be remembered by her clever work IN
the star role in ''Tennessee's Partner
which she produced with success in New
York city. THE Volunteer" is said to
contain many stirring scenes and thrill
ing climaxes. The company has been
carefully selected so as to render Miss
Van TasseI capable support
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
GREAT THTNGs EXPECTED.
Rock Islands North and South Line
L. an Advantageous One.

Kansas City. Aug. 24.-Great Things
are expected from the new chicago,
New Orleans line of the Rock lsiano
system. In the matter of local pay
ing tonnage it will possess perhaps
greater advantages than any north ana
south system through the Mississippi
valley The Southern division reaches
the yellow pine territory and the cotton
territory A spur line from this d.
vision to reach the Kirby lumber limits
will SUI further swell the volume OF
lumber tonnage moving over the sys-
tenn toward the north. The central d.
vision comprising the Houck roads and
st. Louis, Memphis & Southeastern, is
the great producer of the timber re-
ouired in the manufacturing towns OF
Michigan. The Northern division, east
ern Illinois, is a soft coal road The
nature of the system therefore assures
heavy local tonnage in both directions
In addition. the road will have ROCK
Island feeders from the Twin Cities
and Iowa at Chicago. from Kansas
CITY and the southwest at st. Louis,
and from the coal and timber belt,
along the lines of the Choctaw, az
Memphis. At the latter point 1t VIII
also receive north and southbound ton
mage from the Birmingham and Kansas
CITY lines of the St. Louis & san FRAN
cisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
MUST STAY OUT.
Merchants and Railroads Object to
Unions Entering Controversy.

Kansas City. Aug. 24.-It was stated
yesterday at Labor headquarters that
the labor unions of the city were pre-
pairing to appoint a committee to at
tend the meeting of the shippers and
railroads next Friday night at the Com
mercial club. The industrial council
will meet this afternoon and name a
committee to attend the meeting and
attempt to prove that the cause of the
present congestion of freight wagons at
the freight depots during the afternoon
is caused by incompetent help when
has been secured since the strike.
Railroad men yesterday were much
averse to discussing the new phase OF
the trouble. but the general expression
was that the unions had no right in
the meetings and that no interference
would be tolerated. Several shippers
and wholesalers who attended the meet
ing last Thursday were seen regarding
the question, and all declined to discuss
the matter beyond saying that they be-
lieved the report was premature, but
that the unions had no right at the
meetings other than as spectators, as
the meeting was purely business one
between the railroads and the shippers,
and no one else was copcerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
DEAD AT ia.
Hearing and Sight Perfect and Never
Was Ill.

Chicago, Aug. PA dispatch TO t In
Inter-Ocean from New Orleans says;
Widow Victor Marie Deransbourg, col
ored, supposed to have reached the age
of ia years. is dead at her home mere
According to statements made by mem
hers Of the family, the woman was
born in the year 17So in St Charles
parish. and was the property OF PIERRE
I,ario. a rich planter, who afterward
removed to the lower coast of Alglers-
The old woman was slave until 1857
when she was purchased from the Id
rio family by her husband, victor De
ransbourg, with nine children
All told deceased had given birth TO
twenty-five children. of which mum per
only nine survive. the eldest being %
years old and the youngest AZ years
Her husband died twenty years ago.
The old woman had never known any
seyare iIlness and had only been con-
fned to her bed two weeks before her
death. Prior to this event she was per-
fectlv sound and could move about
without assistance Her hearing and
sight were almost perfect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
HARRISON MAY ENTER RACE
Chicago's Mayor Says He Will Make
Announcement When He Returns.

St. Paul, Mimi. Aug. 24-Mayor Carter
political hints on his arrival here while
en- route to Yellowstone park.
I don't feel like talking politics." he
said. It's too hot, and besides if 1 do
there are just enough knockers in Chicago
to pass it out that I have gone off half
cooked. left home to get away from
politics. Above all things 1 want to avoid
mixing in national politics."
How do you stand?" he was asked.
That's a broad question" he replied.
Il might say, however, that when / get
back to Chicago all my friends will know
just where / stand and what / think"
'Wll you make an announcement"
Yes, 1 plan to issue a statement that
may have some effect. When it's issued
there won't be any doubt about where L
stand or what / think
1t was inferred from what Chicagos
mayor said that he may possibly be plan
ming a definite announcement that he will
enter the presidential race. He left for
the west and will fish in the Yellowstone
and hunt in the Montana mountains be-
fore returning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24

term begins September g. The week be-
fore that the court will be busy clear
ing I'D business of the present term.
1.-The Rabbit" is the name of a new
drinking organization in northern Kan
sas which is designed to take the place
of the Utopia joints, which were
knocked out by the supreme court some
time ago.
In commenting on the fact that Rep
resentative Belts is a candidate for
state senator in Shawnee county. the
HoltOn Recorder calls attention to the
fact that there is a law against bets in
politics.
Work commenced this morning upon
the rebuilding of the south Topeka and
fair grounds line of the Topeka Rail
way company 1t is proposed to have
this piece of track completed in time for
the state fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
THREEBANSAS BREWERIES
That Is What the Revenue Reports
Show

The report of the United States inter-
nal revenue office at LeavenwOrth for
the fiscal year ending June 80, which
has Just been made public, shows that
there are 1922 retail government liquor
licenses issued in Kansas. 1t is said
that Topeka gets about as many as any
other town in the state
The report also shows that there are
three breweries in operation in the state.
They manufactured S.S73 barrels of beer
during the fiscal year on which they
paid a tax of one dollar a barrel to the
government.
The total revenues collected for the
fiscal year amounted to $311' 1929, as
against $3.50, 476.32 for the preceding year.
The difference is caused by the change
in the tax on oleomargarine. The tax
on uncolored cleo was put down to at
most nothing while the tax on colored
cleo was largely increased As result
there is little but uncolored oleo manu-
featured now, .and that brings little rev.
enue to the government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
OUT OF HARMONY.
Nebraska Democrats Disagree
on Policy Of Fusion.

Columbus, Neb., Aug. 24=Although
the Democratic state convention does
not convene until tomorrow evening in
tense interest already prevails and to-
day a large number of delegates and
leaders had arrived. 1t is confidently
expected that Judge Sullivan, at pres
ent an associate on the supreme bench
will be renominated. There also are
two university regents to be nominated
and over these places will come the
contest should there be any. A number
of prominent Democrats have put
themselves on record as opposed to
fusion, while others still adhere to the
policy of joining hands with the Pop
ulists and dividing the ticket While
Mr.. Bryan has not made his position
clear it is believed he will favor fusion
and many rely on his influence to Sc
cure harmony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
SHORT CIRCUITED TRAIN.
A Panic on Crowded Elevated
Motor Train.

New York, Aug. PA peculiar acct
dent has caused a panic on crowded
elevated motor train bound from ia
maica to Brooklyn. More than a thou
sand men and women fought to escape
from the train which was a sheet of fire
for several minutes The trouble was
caused by a metal step on one of the
cars coming into contact on curve
with the third rail. This short circuited
the entire train and sparks fairly ra1ned
from every piece of metal in the cars.
The passengers, who were returning
from a day on Long Island. were mad
with fright in an instant. They rushed
toward the doors, which the guards in
stantly closed and fought to get out
One man was pushed through glass
door and badly cut. Women tainted by
the dozen, but the fire continued to
pour upon the luckless passengers until
the train reached a station and the step
which caused the trouble had been re-
moved.
Ambulances were called and the sur
geons attended dozens of persons includ-
ing many women who had tainted and
were carried to the platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
HIS COFFIN CLOSED.
Family and Servants of Salisbury to
Be Pallbearers.

Hatfield. Eng, Aug. 24-Lord Sails
bury's coffin has been finally closed. The
servants and family will act as pail
bearers at the funeral which will be held
at the end of the week. when Lord Ed
ward Cecil, military secretary of the
Egyptian army and fourth sonNof the
deceased statesman, shall reach England
from Egypt. Ambassador Choate today
telegraphed to Hatfield expressing in be-
half of the American nation sorrow at
the death of Lord Salisbury.
The text of Mr.. Choate's message
which was addressed to Lord Cranborne
was as follows:
L have heard this morning with the
deepest regret of the death of your il
lustrious father. The people of the Uni
ted States will sincerely sympathize
with those of England in deploring the
loss of the great statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
NEW FRISCO SHOPS.
Ground Is Broken on Site Near Kan
sas City.

Kansas City, Aug. 24.-The grading
on the site for the new shops for the
st. Louis & San Francisco railroad
near RosedaIe was begun Saturday.
More than a year ago The Star an
nounced the plan of the Frisco rail-
road to build shops and yards. Since
that time work has been rushed on the
yards and now all dead freight COM
ing from OF going west is weighed there
and all west bound trains are made up
in the Rosedale yards As soon as the
new shops are completed the freight
yards of the Frisco west of Twelfth
street will be modernized.
The new shops will have twice the
capacity of the present shops in the
West bottoms. The buildings will in
clude a roundhouse, car shops and ma
chine shops. The shops are to be at the
north end of the new yards and be-
tween the yards and Rosedale. The
roundhouse, which is to be built of stone
will have a capacity of fifty engines
The other buildings wall be built after
the roundhouse is completed When
finished the yards and shops will en-
ploy 1000 men.
To secure the present yards the
course of Turkey creek was changed so
that instead of winding down the val
ley it now flows close to the bluff east
of the creek. Along. its banks are to be
laid six main line tracks, two for pas
senger trains, two for freight trains
and two for switching purposes. The
yards are built on two lead switches,
one to be used for grain and connected
with elevators, the other for general
freight connected with the main line
The Missouri Pacific railroad has
nearly completed its 5000 car yard in
the East bottoms. The Burlington rail-
road has completed plans for a $500
car yard in Harlem. and the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific and the Chicago,
& st. Paul lines are spend
ing large sums in extending their re-
spective yards in Armourdale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
snrnrised English CathoIics.

London. Aug. 24.-The decision of the
of the propaganda to pro-
pose to the pope the appointment OF
Bishop Bourne of Southwark to the
archbishopric of Westminster, some
what surprised the English Roman
Catholics. He was. the third choice of
the bishops, who nominated him by
majority of only one vote. Since he
became bishop of Southwark. Mon
signor Bourne has been energetic, but
he was considered arbitrary, especially
in regard to the finances of the diocese.
On one occasion he publicly declared
that he was accountable therefor only
to God and the pope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
Peter Reaps What he sowed

Belgrade. Servia. Aug. 24.-Affairs
here are steadily drifting toward an
archy No government would be accept
able to the people unless the military
party is made less obtrusive, and the
king is too weak to squelch the assassins
who placed him on the throne A mill
tary coup d'etat suspending the consti-
tuition and making the king a virtual
prisoner may happen any day or else
the king may fly and so give the mill
tary party the desired opportunity to
declare one of his own number dictator.
1t is not believed that the militarists
would dare TO repeat the slaughter of
June, as the powers would certainly
punish them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
Miss Henderson Is Ill.

Gloucester, Mass, Aug. 24.-David B.
Henderson, former speaker of the ma
tiOnal house of representatives and his
wife and daughter. Miss Belle Hender-
son. who have been spending the sum
mer at Brook Bank, Fresh Water Cove,
have cut short their stay here owing to
the illness of Miss Henderson. She has
been travelling in Europe. giving much
time to music, and too close application
to her studies, it is said, has affected her
health 1t is understood that while her
condition is not serious, she needs a long
rest and careful treatment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
LOSES, BUT FAILS TO PAY.
Cousin of Mayor Fleischmann of Gin
cinnati in q Scandal.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 24-This old
town is agog with the story that Will
lam F'leischmann, cousin of julius
Fleischmann, mayor of Cincinnati, lost
S40,0 900 at the race track Thursday and
that he has not settled his obligations,
although 4S hours have passed since the
bets were made.
1t is known that young F1eischmann
has written to the mayor of Cincinnati
that he is in arrears $4,000 with the
bookmakers here and expressing the
hope that he will be able to cancel his
obligations. He has gone to Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
WILL RETURN BONUS.
Guthrie Will Receive $65, 900 from
the Rock Island.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 24.-Vice President
Robert Mather of the Rock Island has
notified the Guthrie banks that the $4,000
bonus raised by the Guthrie citizens for
the building of the Choctaw extension
from Haileyville, l. T., to this place. will
be returned to the donors. The company
failed to live up to its part of the agree
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
Claims to Own Dubuope.

Dubuque. Iowa, Aug. 24.--In a letter
to Mayor Berg Nine. o. Provencher Di
valerie of Pepperen, Mass, claims that
she legally owns the land on which Du-
buque is located and that she will push
her claim in the courts According to
her story the King of France granted
the land to NJ Boivert. her grandfather's
brother, as reward for serving 20 years
in the army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
schwab BUYS a Business.

New York, Aug 24.-Charles NJ.
Schwab. with C. H. Matthiesen, is now
in control of the Chicago Pneumatic
Tool company. NE. SchWab has OBJ
tanned control of the company by the
purchase of the holdings of Max Pam
and his friends. Mr. Schwab it is I'M
derstood, bought from Mr.. Pam about
$500, 600 par value of stock, paying for
il $40 a share
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
Presidents Son at Deadwood.

Deadwood, S. D., Aug. 24-Theodore
Roosevelt, jr-, and his cousin, George
Roosevelt, are here. the guests of Capt.
Seth Bullock. the personal friend of the
president. The captain has planned a
unique trip by camp wagon of about a
month, the journey to be through the
Black Hills forest reserve, close to the
many trout streams. The boys are in ex-
Cellent health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
KILLS BABIES IN DENVER.
Milk Preserved With Poisonous
Chemicals Causes 70 Deaths.

Denver, Col. Aug. Pain the last Jour
days nineteen infants have qled IN Ih ms
milk preserved with formaldehyde-, The
records show that only thirty-eight deaths
Of children under two years of age were
reDorted last year. So far this year sew
enty-fve deaths of children under tnat
age have been reported. Dealers WHO nave
been selling milk treated WITH preserNd-
tiVes will be prosecuted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
WHOLE TRAIN WENT DOWN.
Conductor Killed and 80 Passengers
Injured.

Fond Du Lac, Wis, Aug. 24-The
Chicago and Northwestern passenger
train from Chicago was. wrecked three
miles south of here at O'Clock this
morning. George w. Zuhlke, of Fond
Du Lac, was killed Conductor May,
of Chicago, and 30 passengers were in
jured. The entire train, express car,
baggage car, two coaches and three
sleepers were thrown down 20 foot en-
bankment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24

SPECIAL-A 21hx9 and 3x4 yard
Jute Art Square ..............75 c
Large shipment. latest patterns of
Linoleums, very special for Wednes-
day and Saturday, yard. 49c
Choice line of new patterns just ar
rived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24

Oyster Bay, L. l. Aug. Ex-Governor
Murphy and Senators Kean and Dryden
of New Jersey, were guests of the pres
ident today. H. H. Kohisaat of Chicago
was among the presidents guests at
luncheon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24

zoe alI-wool, slightly damaged. .25c
60c best high-grade cotton chain. 35c
These are best wool filed.
4Oc Cotton chain. 15c, 1Sc and zoe
Best Grass Mattings in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
Carpets, Rugs, Mattings and Linoleurns.

Fine Velvet Rug. $1.49
Smyrna Rug, large 1.9S
Finest Administer Rugs, 27x60 in,
choice patterns, each $2.25
Art Squares. all patterns
10 per cent off
Oilcloth, was 45c, now, yard....15c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24

Major William Sims has returned
from a brief stay at Excelsior Springs.
This is the day the county commits
sioners meet if quorum can be Sc
cured.
The stain of Guilt" had a larger au-
dience than it deserved at the Crawford
last night.
Charles 5. Downing, vice president of
the Central National bank, has bought
an automobile
Several people were today looking for
the man who said there would be no
more hot weather
A street car on the Quinton Heights
line used an ordinary lantern for head
light Sunday night.
The primary department of the Cen
trail Congregational church will picnic
tomorrow at Washburn campus.
The moon changed Sunday. Those
who claim to understand its signif-
canoe say that there ill be rain.
Topeka has twenty-five automobiles.
This, she claims. is a larger per capt.
ter OF devil machines than that of any
other town in the state.
Preliminary work on the merchants
and manufacturers building at the fair
grounds. to be used for displays dur
ing the state fair has begun.
Charles Samson, secretary of the
Kansas State fair at Topeka, is eX-
pected home today from a trip to the
missouri state fair at SedaIia.
The American Cartoonist is a quar-
terly publication started in Denver by
western cartoonists. Albert T. ReidA OF
Topeka. is a member of the staff.
Col. d. r. Anthony. of the Leaven-
worth Times, was 70 years old last Sat
urday He received numerous con-
gratulatOrY kilograms from other Kan
sas editors.
Senator Burton was in Topeka re-
Gently and talked for some time with
Senator James l. Allen, thinking
Allen was Representative Peck of
Cloud county.
Miss Mildred Hazelrigg is accompany
ing her mother. Rev. Clara Hazelrigg,
who is conducting revival services at
Kahoka, Mo. Miss Hazelrigg is a vocal
list of considerable ability.
The Nelson Morris Packing company
has applied to the state charter board
for permission to do business in Kan
sas 1t wants to erect big packing
house in Kansas City. Kas.
This is the last week that the dis
trict court will be idle. The September
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24

A Great Bargain Sale. This may be
your last chance to get a fine aIl-wooI
Carpet for a very little money.
zoe all-wool. very best yard ....... ace
zoe all-wool, good carpet. 35c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-24
SNAP SHOTS ATHOMENEwS.

HE MARRIED HER.
He used to want to crawl
AT her feet.
He used to kiss her hand,
Which was sweet
He was gallant then, but that
Was five years or so ago;
Now he doesn't lift his hat
All he does is grunt Hello"
When they meet
In the street.
Chicago Record-Herald.