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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
DIR. GRAY THE MAYOR.
Tndependent Candidate Wins Out in
Kansas City, Kansas.
kansas city. Kan. Dec. 12.-DI

Kansas City. Kan. Dec. 12-Dr
George NJ. Gray, nominee of the indie
pendent citizens movement. was elect
ed mayor yesterday by a plurality Of
321 votes over his Democratic oppo-
nent. and a plurality of 1878 over the
ReDublican nominee. DR.. Gray was
nominated on platform that declared
FOR a business administration of the
AFFAIRS of the city.
ef7cient economical business admin
fstration.'' DR.. Gray said after the re-
suit had been declared last night Il
meant every word I said 1 owe my
election to the women
DIR. Gray carried the First Third and
Fourth wards. while Phelan carried
the second. Fifth and Sixth wards.
Sims carried four precincts. while Dr.
Cray and Phelan each carried fifteen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
WILL EXCHANGE PLAYS.
X. e. to ssShOw or at Columbia and
NJ. U. to Invade Lawrence.

NJ. U. to Invade Lawrence.
Lawrence, Kan, Dec. 12-=For the
first time in the history of the two
universities, the Dramatic club of the
University of Kansas and that of the
University of Missouri will give ex-
change plays. Sunday night the Kan
sas club, which will give David Garriclx
as its annual play Thursday and Fri
day of this week, will leave for Column
bia where it will repeat Its. perform.
ance before a University of Missouri
audience Monday night. The man
ayers Of the play have chartered a
special car over the Wabash to take
the members of the cast to Columbia
They will be entertained by the frater-
mites and sorOrities.
Next spring the University of Mis-
souri, Dramatic club VIII give its an
nual play in Lawrence and will be en-
tertained by the fraternities. This ex-
change Of plays was brought about
through the efforts of Frank Ellis.
manager of the Kansas Dramatic club.
and Ralph Ellis. his brother, who has
charge of the Missouri Dramatic club:
Hereafter this exchange of plays VIII
be made an annual feature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
No Chances Of Accidents.
ROADS WANT 10 DEAL FAIRLY.
Local Freight Men Say NO Fay oritIsm
is Shown to Large Shippers.


is Shown to Large Shippers.
For the last four months the prin-
cipal roads of the country have been
taxed to their utmost to keep peace
with the shippers, both large and
small. Jealousies have existed on the
part Of the small shippers which have
forced the roads to watch closely to see
that no favoritism is shown the large
shippers. -.
This has created some unfriendly
feeling on the part Of the larger ship
pers who for years past have felt that
their business should be moved despite
the demands Of the smaller shippers
That the roads have been dealing as
fairly as possible with all classes or
shippers is the statement of the freight
men in charge of furnishing cars for
the various lines of service.
According to the statement made
Yesterday by several local freight oft1-
Gals there are no persons more anx-
ious to meet the wishes of shippers
than are the heads of the freight de-
partment and in this way they are as
sisted by every man in the freight
service Never has there been time
when cars were handled more prompt
ly under such conditions If the roads
had more double track there would be
less. detention Of cars and as they COM
plete their second track the advantages
Of having a double track road becomes
more anna rent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Christmas and New Years Holiday
Rates-Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale twithout regard to
distance Imit) to all points on the A T..
6. s. F. Ry.. also to points on connecting
lines in the following states: Arkansas,
Colorado. Indian Territory, Kansas,
Minnesota, Missouri. Nebraska, New
Mexico. North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tex
as and Wisconsin at rate of one and
one-third fare for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale December 20. u, %, %, "a, 25,
%. 80. 81 and January l. Final limit re-
turning January Z. 1907. T. l. King.
Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
80 Of Inkne,sn NIan Flound.

Pittsburg. Kan, Dec. 1.-THE night
Waterman at the Hamilton shaft, if
saan uafles south of here. found the
dead body OF a man while on his way
home from work. at the. Katy crossing.
The dead man was apparently 40 years
silently mixed with gray, fairly we'll
dressed. There was only 5 cents in his
pockets and the card Of an Illinois in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
GAMBLING HOUSES CLOSE.
Wichita Is said to Have stopped Pub
Tic Games OF Chance.

Wichita. kan. Dec 12.=Wichita's
gambling houses are closed It is said
that the order was issued by the au-
thorities to close Saturday night and
keep closed indefinitely Who issued
the order cannot be ascertained. The
authorities decline to talk and the
proprietors of the gambling rooms are
equally reticent
Several of the employees Of the
larger houses left here last night.
They said that they thought business
here was of for considerable length
of time at Last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
WANTS NATIONAL PAROLE LAW.
Mr. Moody Thinks Warden Nc
CIaughrY's Suggestion O. X

Ciaughrys Suggestion o. X
Leavenworth. Kan Dec. 1.-THE
recommendation of Major R W. Nc
Claughry. warden of the United States
civil penitentiary for parole law for
convicts in national prisons probably
will be acted on favorably. The attor-
ney general, Mr.. Moody has made a
similar recommendation in his annual
repo-- Mr. Moody recommend that
law be passed granting paroles to all
prisoners In federal penitentaries ex-
cept murderers, those who attack
women and persons guilty of criminal
misconduct in the public service.
1t is prOba BILE that officials in the
department Of justice will prepare the
parole bill for passage by congress It
is said to be the plan to have a parole
board. consisting of three men. and
that the warden and physician of each
penitentiary be members of the board
while the others are sitting at that in
stitution. 1t is the plan to have
paroled prisoners sent back to their old
homes when possible and to have
United States marshals and their depu-
ties keep watch over them. This is to
do away with special parole officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
WOMAN'S RIGHTS.
The Dignity and sacredness Of Motherhood.

greatest upon and
then think of him he lay infant his mothers Does it
possible that he should become the worlds
estimate and perhaps had monuments erected to pepeate his mem
the
primarily
therefore, moth
erhood should be delayed high this
Isshould be recognized.
Why should not these good mothers be given the right to and
accorded
ignorant insignificant and viest of
said o a
should mother the mothers
be built
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
neath al Mrs Nfartlna Erans.

Emporia, Kan. Dec. 12@Mrs.
Martha Evans died at her home three
miles south of town Tuesday. She was
born in Wales in 1928 and came to
America in 1849 with her husband
They came to Emporia in 1857. when
there were only three houses on the
townsite, and have lived here con-
tinuously since that time Mrs Evans
is survived by five grown children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
This Alfalfa Land Paws.

Chas. Scranton, prosperous farmer.
living on Walnut creek in Rush county
raised this year from three crops of
alfalfa three crops of hay which gave
him ten tons of hay worth 81 per ton
or $40. He also threshed nine bushels
of alfalfa seed worth 50 per bushel, or
$S1. This would make total of 1851
from those three acres of alfalfa in
one season. or a little better than $50
per acre. Mr.. Scranton is now seeding
a sixty-acre field to alfalfa.-Salina
Union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
THE HARTMAN PROBING SOON
december % Set for the Beginning c 4
the Invcstigat ton in New York.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE investi-
cation into the management and con-
troll of the Union Pacific and Souther
Pacific properties Of the Hartman sys-
tenn of railroads. determined upon
several weeks ago. will be started in
New York city. December IS.
F. H. Hartman and many others
identified with the system have been
subpoenaed to attend as witnesses.
Chairman Knapp, Mr. Lane. Mr.. Glenn
ents and possibly other mem beers of the
Interstate commerce commission expect
to sit in the hearings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs. Joseph Lacelle, Bronson
street. Ottawa East, Ontario, Canada,
writes
I suffered with backache, headache.
and dragging pains for over nine
months. and nothing relieved me until
I took Peruna. This medicine is by far
better than any other medicine for
these troubles. A few bottles relieved
me of my miserable half-dead, half
alive condition. I am now in good
health. have neither ache nor pain, nor
have had any for the past year.
IF every suffering woman would
take Peruna, they would soon know its
value and never be without it,
Mrs S. J. Kountz, 1915 Scovel street.
Nashville, Tenn. writes: Il have had
a very bad cough nearly all my life.
"Peruna cured me- was always
thin and delicate, very easy to catch
cold, and dreaded winter, but | am
well now"
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna
Almanac for 1907.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Rcduce ATiIeage Rooks2

At meeting of the mileage bureau Of
the Western Passenger association this
week, it is expected that the price Of
the 1000 mile book will be reduced from
500 to $50 and the refund on the cover
from $3.50 to $3.50. It is also proposed
to place on sale a 1000 mile book for
$50 giving a refund of IS. There has
been no change in the western mileage
hook for ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
NOW Using the CntoR.

The santa Fe trains are now using the
cutoff and running over the big fill in
Terquisite Arroyo south of Riverside
near San Bernardino Work on this cut
off which avoids a bad curve in a long
deep cut has been under way for several
months The fill in the Arroyo does away
with the most dangerous bridge on the
Los Angeles division, and enables trains
lime tan under the old conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Dodge City, Kan, Dec. 12.-Late
last evening a Rock Island freight
train, while switching on the in the
west part of town. overturned several
freight cars, also passenger coach.
Fire started from a stove destroying
several cars. The conductor is Sc
verely hurt, both legs being broken.
and also an arm. The brakeman is
missing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
No Money for the Actors.

Armourdale. Kan. Dec 12.-Three
employees Of the Olympic theater in Ar
mourdale brought suit in the North
city court to recover money alleged to
be due them from ]. N Younger. man
ager of the theater The Olympic is the
theater in which Cole Younger IS
said to own an interest. The suits were
brought by Nellie Mabery, an actress,
for S106: Ira Tedler. the stage manager,
for $40, and NJ. H. Bayerd, an actor, for
S17 *
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

The Santa Fe's oil production for the
month Of November as reported by Man
ager f. 7. Perris shows a slight de-
crease. The Bakersfield produced 81 14a
barrels, while the Olinda field produced
81 1877 barrels, ? total of los, ATT for the
comDany's California fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Rock Island Frisco Drops Sim
plified Spelling.
Officials Say There Will he No
More SThru Trains.
MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
will Stick to Noah Webster in
the Future.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
in Railroad Circles.

The Roosevelt system Of spelling, af-
ter having been adopted by certain de-
partments, has been thrown out of the
Rock Island-Frisco railway system.
Hereafter all official correspondence.
rate sheets, time tables bills of lading,
advertising matter. and all other writ
ten and printed documents must adhere
to the photography of Noah Webster in
stead of Theodore Roosevelt.
We believe in having the best of
everything" said an official of the sys-
tenn, but that doesn't inc-lde reform
spelling. We will not object to the
spelling approved by any standard die
tionary, for we are not interested in
any particular publisher.
Have No Thru Trains.
But our through trains are not thru
trains; although We have spent millions
for the best equipment that can be
built, we have no nu frat cars and we
won't have them so designated. They
cost us lots Of money, and we don't pro-
pose to have them made to look cheap.
we do not propose to use the Roose-
welt style of spelling even in kilograms
in order to save time. 1t takes longer to
write and read words spelled in the new
way than in the old, and the cost Of
sending a word Of ten letters is just the
same as if the letters were cut down to
five.
No Chances of Accidents.
I'VE do not propose to take any
chances of causing accidents or agony
Of any kind by issuing orders in The
new tangled spelling. The supreme
court OF the United States is good
enough authority for us in photography
as well as law
None Of the other western railroads
have ever experimental with the Roose-
Welt style of spelling-or misspelling-
and it is not likely that any Of them viii
do so after the brief and unsatisfactory
experience Of the Rock Island-Frisco
system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Matthew's Goes IN

DayreH Mathews. who for the past
Is months has been flower boy on the
California Limited, of the Santa Fe, has
been promoted to a position as yard clerk
in the office of Agent A. f. Hunt at San
Bernardino. Bert Slater has been APP
pointed as flower boy to succeed Mathews
and has already taken I'D the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

ly circulated rumor that Mr. Gray
eventually is to be made president of
the Colorado & Southern. This would
appear to imply that B. r. Yoakum
expects to succeed in getting absolute
control of that road It is not under
stood that he has done so, and until he
does it is not believed that Frank
Trumbull, the present president, will
be disturbed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Tenth bank for wichita

Wichita. Kan. Dec 12=The Mer-
chants State bank of Wichita has
opened its doors George VeaiI, of this
city. made the first deposit, and Mrs.
H. L. McBroom made the first lady's
deposit.
The bank opens with paid up cap
ital of $4,000. This is the tenth bank
in the city. w. T. Watson, deputy
bank commissioner, was in Wichita
and installed the new depository.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Tllinois Corv,cts to Kansas.

I.eavenworth Kar- Dec. 1o-Thirty
convicts from the Illinois penitentiary
will be brought to the United States
penitentiary here today. They are Uni
ted States prisoners Among those
from Joliet is Prof Newton c. Dough
erty the Peoria. Ill. school suDerin-
tendent, sentenced year ago to an in
Iafv7fto
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

The Topeka Coal Co. wish to an
nounce to their friends and patrons
thaI they have sold their Feed Store
on West 10th street to J. K Mayberry-
They will give their entire attention 10
their coal business. Please settle your
accounts and order your coal at their
Main Office, 72O Kansas ave Either
phone 4S2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

New York, Dec. lbs E. H Hartman
picking up control Of the Miss, uri Kan
sas and Texas? Men associated with him
say he is not. On the other hand, some
of the best posted men in Wall street
say that the absorption of Missouri Kan
sas and Texas stock has been for him.
have not bought a share of the stock
and have no intention Of doing so Some
prominent interests in the Missouri Kan
sas and Texas say positively that Rock
Island people have not been buyers.
James J. Hill declares uneCuivocally
that he has not bought a dollars worth
of Missouri, Kansas and Texas, and does
not intend to, and that if he wants a
road to the Gulf of Mexico he will build
It, However, everybody knows that in re-
cent years when the control of railroad
properties has passed, notably in the case
Of the Southern Pacific. the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy, the Louisville and
Nashville and others, the purchasers eth
er maintained secrecy or entered general
denials up to the day the transaction was
closed In this case, it is conceded by all
parties with knowledge of the facts
that somebody has been accommodating
Missouri Kansas and Texas, apparently
looking for control Not so very long
ago over 80 per cent of the stock was
owned in Holland A very large block
was owned there as recently as a year
ago During the past year, however
the foreign holdings have been very large
~ sold out, and it is said that the buy
ing has been done by the Hartman
Standard Oil party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
A CHANGE OF CONTROL.
The lola Portland Cement Company
to Pass Into Other Hands.

The lola Portland Cement Company
to Pass Into Other Hands.
lola, Kan, Dec. 1.-THE Register
says:
1t is understood that more than fifty
per cent of the common stock of the
lola Portland Cement company, for
which an offer Of $25 per share was
made some time ago, on condition
that fifty-oHe per cent of it should be
deposited with the bank. so that it
seems likely that the control of the
Dig plant is likely to change hands, If
the men who made the offer for the
common stock stand pat on their pro
position. The stock which has been
placed on deposit, is subject to an
option which expired December 18th,
or next Saturday
Efforts to ascertain who it is that
is seeking control of the big corpora
ton are unsuccessful. The offer of
the stock is being made through brok-
ers, and nobody seems to be able to
locate the men who are anxious to get
the common stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
A Santa Fe Freight Train Ditched

Norman. Okla. Dec. 12.=An Atch-
ison. Topeka & Santa Fe local freight
train was ditched six miles south of
mere at SAC O'Clock Tuesday morning.
No one was injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

it is not believed that it will have any
use for the Texas & Gulf Interstate,
though 1t may buy and extend them
just as contemplated, the cutoff from
the northwest to New Orleans being a
part of the general plan of enlarging
the sSstem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

The Santa Fe's plan to consolidate
its east Texas lines may be defeated
by adverse legislation. Opposition to
its merger bill has developed. Cover
nor-elect Campbell being, It is said.
antagonistic to mergers of all kinds In
the event that its purpose is blocked,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Surveys are reported being made by
the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe com
panv FOR cn extension of its Beaumont
line from the northern terminus at Cen
ter Shelby county. Texas, north for 4
distance OF twenty miles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

surance company, but nothing to re-
veal his Identity A few feet distant
from him was = bottle with a label of
a Parsons drug store, indicating that
the man might have taken either
medicine or a poison. The coroner di-
rected that the body be taken to the
undertaken ct West Mineral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Lodge NEeeting e snIlna.

Salina. Kan, Dec 1.-THE fourth BIZ
ennia1 session of the grand chapter Of
Occidentals is in session here this
week. There are delegates from all
over this state besides many from IN
dian Territory. Salina is the home of
the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Control of Road WIN settIe It

Following the retirement of Carl Gray
from the position of general manager
Of the Frisco, while retaining the office
of second vice president, comes a wide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
WillIarns Succeeds McDonough.

F. w Williams has been APPOINTED di-
vision master mechanic of the Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific to Chickasha, I. T.
In place Of James McDonough. resigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

You will have to hurry If you get
those photos fer Xmas. Lutes, 511
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Young Subaltern (having. applied in vain
for the customary overdraft, to bosom
friendl--ssI say old chap, a most extra
ordinary thing. My bankers have lost
their nerve. Punch
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-05-26
KINAU ARRIVED
EARLY THIS TRIP
BROUGHT GOOD SIZED CROWD OF
PASSENGERS-HAD A GENERAL
ASSORTMENT OF FREIGHT.

The steamer Kinau arrived this morn
ing before o'clock from Hilo and way
ports, after pleasant trip. She brought
a fair sized crowd of passengers and
also had quite an assortment of freight
Senator Palmer p. Woods and his
brother Sam Woods arrived for a bust
ness trip.
NJ. f. Prosser of the attorney gem
erals department, returned from a pro-
fessional trip to Hawaii, where he had
to attend to criminal prosecutions.
NJ. NJ. 'Shaughnessy the civil en-
gineer returned from a visit to Hawaii
Deputy u. S. Marshal Frank l.. Win
ter returned from flying trip to the
other islands.
Dir. j. II. Raymond of Maui, arrived
on q business trip.
F. d. Creedon the governors private
secretary returned from a trip to Ha-
vail
Captain J. c. Lorenzen one of the
local pilots, returned from a vacation
trip to Maui.
Postal Inspector f. J. Hare returned
from a visit to Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-05-26
ALL DEEP WATER
VESSELS LIBELLED
EVERY AMERICAN CRAFT IN PORT
IS HELD IN VICE OF LITIGATION
DIRIGO SAILED YESTERDAY.

Every deep water American vessel
in port is under one or more libels. The
ships Hawaiian Isles, and Manga Reva
and bark Willscott are the vessel tied
up by reason of the lbels that have
for various alleged causes been slapped
on them. The Hawaiian Isles arrived
here May 10 but she had not started to
discharge up to noon today. The Wills
colt has fortunately gotten her cargo
out and is nearly ready for sea, so far
as the loading is concerned. The Manga
Reva is the latest vessel to be placarded
with a United States document on be-
half of one of the crew who alleges
maltreatment.
The recent troubles of the ship Dirigo
are well known. She finally was clear
ed of the various libels so as to enable
her to go to sea late yesterday after
noon She sailed for Delaware Break
water. The other vessels now in port,
are also to depart for that destination
provided they are ever rid of their liti-
cation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-05-26
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Office L. S. Lighthouse Inspector
II sDistrict.
Columbus Bank Building, corner of
Washington and Montgomery streets.
San Francisco, Cal. May 8, 1906
Notice to Mariners-Point Arena, Cal
Nist of Lights and Fog Signals, Pacific
Coast, 1906 N. Sc, page 20, and List of
Lights, Buoys and Daymarks, Pacific
Coast. 1906, page BIZ
Notice is hereby given that owing
to damage to the tower at Point Arena
Light California, the first or
der fixed white light was discontinued
April rs.
A lens lantern, showing a fixed white
light, was temporarily established May
2, on outer gable of fog signal structure
about 1O2 feet W.N.W of center of
tower, and about rs feet above mean
high water.
BY order of the Light house Board.
H. Il. MAYO,
Commander, u. S. N, Inspector 18th
Lighthouse District.