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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
WV. Rose Must Appear Before
the Supreme Court.
Vernon Rose, Chief of Police, In
cluded In the Charge.
COMMISSION.
Court Expected to Secure Testi-
mony Before the Trial.
Mr.. Rose Says He Is Still Mayor
of Kansas City, Has.

Kansas City, Kan, July 28.-W. w
Rose, who says he is still mayor of
the West Side. and Vernon J. Rose,
chief of police, will have to appear be-
fore the Kansas supreme court Mon
day to answer charges Of contempt
filed against them. ". W. Rose is
cited for contempt in two cases-one
for ''fntermeddling' with the office of
mayor after the supreme court had
ousted him and another on the al
legged charge of having some connec-
ton with the collection of money from
jointkeepers after the supreme court
had ordered the city and city officials
to abstain from the collection of such
revenue"
Vernon ]. Rose, chief of police, is
charged with having collected money
from jOintkeepers in violation Of an or
der Of the court. A commissioner will
probably be appointed to take testi-
mony and the court will set a date for
the final hearing.
Captain J. F. Kelly of the police de-
partment, one of those cited for con-
tempt on charge of collecting money
from jointkeepers. has not yet been
served with the papers in the case. A
few days before the cases were filed in
the supreme court Captain Kelly left
the city and it was said at the city hall
today that he was away on his vaca-
ton. His family is with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
SEWERS STORM AT BUCKLIN.
Heavy Rain Accompanied by Much
Thunder and Lightning.

Bucklin. Kan. July 2S.-This place
was visited by a severe electrical storm
between l and o'clock Friday the
storm produced about one and one-half
inches of rainfall which was very much
needed and will do much good The
only damage heard of, is one small
was struck by lightning and pretty bad
~ wrecked, and a few phones burned
out.
The Dodge City accommodation, bet
special. was derailed just in the out
skirts of Dodge City: an engine was
sent from here to their assistance. but
it did not get in here until about mid
night, thus delaying the United States
mail and passengers about eleven hours.
The above is the train that runs on
branch of the Rock Island from Buck
lin to Dodge City. and is chiefly noted
for the difference between its schedule
time. and the actual time of its arrivals
and departures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
AT THE 1Of RANCH
There VIII Be a Great JolIihcation on
September Is.

There viii Be a Great JolIification on
September Is.
Winfield Kas.. July 2s.=J. c. Miller
of the 1O1 ranch, in recent interview
was asked:
WHO will be the big guests?'
I'VE will send out a lot of invita-
TONS" he replied, but have not so far
because we have just decided on hav-
ing another buffalo killing. Last year
we entertained three thousand news
paper men. We want them all again
this year and more, and will give them
everything they want in the way of
comforts. They can come early and
stay late. We will have some of the
prominent men of the country in. at
tendance They like to see the fun as
much as anyone else"
September Is is Saturday. and on
that day the Miller Bros 1O1 ranch
show will give performance, the
run" to the Cherokee strip will be
made. and at night the Indians, 10000
in number, will give big dance.
On Sunday morning John Eastman.
a Sioux Indian Christian preacher. will
deliver a sermon. In the afternoon
the killing of the FIVE buffalo will take
place. and at night the great buffalo
barbecue will wind up the festivities
This is just a rough sketch of the pro-
gramme. Mr.. Miller says he will fill
1t out with a half dozen other attrac-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
CALLS ATrENnoN no LAW.
Commission Sends Letter to Railways
Containing Instructions.

Washington, July 28-Chairman A.
Knapp, of the interstate commerce COM
mission ON behalf of the commission,
has directed a letter to all the railroad
companies and corporations of the Unit
ed States directing their special atten-
ton to section six of the recently enact
ed freight rate law. The section pro-
vides that every common carrier, sub
ject to the provision of the act, shall file
with the commission and keep open to
the public for inspection schedules
showing all the rates, fares ard
charges for transportation between diff
ferent points on its own route and be-
tween points on its own route and points
on the route of any other carrier by
railroad. pipe line or by water when a
through route and joint rate have been
established. After quoting in the letter
the whole of section of the law Chair
man Knapp says:
1T is manifest that existing schedules
must be changed or amended to bring
them into full compliance with the pro-
vision of law above set forth. These
changes or amendments can be made
most satisfactory and at the same time
with greater uniformity through the
prompt action and Cooperation of all
carriers subject to the law, and to that
end such carriers, through special COM
mittee or their representatives in traf-
fic association are requested to confer
Immediately and theTeupon propose to
the commission such methods of pre-
cedure respecting the changes neces-
sarv to be made in tariff construction,
including the simpli1cation of present
rules and regulations and of exceptions
to the applica ton of specified rates, the
definitive statement of joint routes upon
which through rates are to apply and
appropriate means of certainly indicat-
ing evidence of concurrence in joint
through rates both to the commission
and to the public while at the same time
providing for plainly showing upon
suitable schedules the services and the
various changes required by the law to
be published and fled
THE commission is of the opinion that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
PASSENGER RATE WAR.
Kansas City Roads in SquabbIe Over
Eagles Business.

Kansas City, Mo, July 2S.=In spite
of all promises to the contrary, the
railways are again mixed up in a
rate war which promises to equal the
rate war of 1890, when the fare from
Kansas City to Chicago went to 81
for one-way ticket The Chicago &
Alton railroad was recently selected
as the official route by the FraternaI
order of Eagles of the state of Kan
sas to Milwaukee for the grand aerie
meeting, August IS to IS In connec-
ton with a steamship company be-
tween Chicago and Milwaukee, the
Alton made rate of 81 for the round
trip against the Western Passenger
associations rate of one fare plus 81,
or $3.50. The other Kansas City
Chicago lines retaliated by making a
rate of SO for the round trip to Chi
cago plus $3.50 boat fare. making a
round trip rate from Kansas City to
Milwaukee of $3.50.
The Kansas City-St. Louis lines.
feeling they would be left outside of
the business. gave notice of SIS
round trip to st. Louis on sale on
the same dates. This is the lowest
rate that has applied to st. Louis,
Chicago and Milwaukee in many years
These rates are good on all rail-
roads west of Kansas City for basing
purposes on trips to the cities named
In addition to two special trains
carrying western Kansas and local
Eagles, a special train from Colorado
over the Missouri Pacific to Kansas
City, will carry the Colorado delega-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
WANT UNCLE SANS OIL.
Austria Asks for Refined Samples and
Prices.

Cherryvale. Kan, July 2s.-The Uncle
Sam Oil company of Cherryvale is Just
in receipt of a letter from a large whole
sale oil firm of Vienna, Austria, asking
that samples of the refined and crude
oils of the Uncle Sam company be ship
ped hem for examination. This com
pany is one of the most extensive deal
ers in export trade of refined oil in the
world and they state that If the quality
and prices of the refined oil is satisfac-
tory they can sell large amount of the
Uncle Sam OIL They are not connected
with the Standard and handle only in
dependent OIL,
The samples asked for will be sent as
soon as they can be got ready and prices
will be quoted as soon as the cost of
transportation can be ascertained. There
is little question but that if anything
like reasonable rate to navigable wa
ters can be secured the Uncle Sam COM
pany can establish a profitable trade IN
the expectation of oil to Europe if any
can be spared from the domestic trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
OBJECTED TO NEGROES.
Employees of NeOdesha Cement Com
panY Talked Lynching

Neodesha, July 2S.-The Indian Port
land Cement company of this city has
been sadly in need of men for some time
and has been offering as high as 50 a
day for sackers of cement with no TAX
ers. At last the plant imported fifteen
negroes from Arkansas City and put
them to work. The negroes live in tents
near the plant.
The presence of the negroes angered
some of the other employees and there
was strong talk of running the negroes
out Of town" To guard against this.
several deputies were sworn in and the
negroes, were armed. If they are mo-
Tested. the ones who modest them viii
probably be shot full of lead and also
arrested on a serious charge.
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ITEMS FROM BAKER.
Where Many Of the Faculty and Stu
dents Are on Vacations.

Baldwin. Kan. July 2S.-A- 5. Ryan,
'O5, has been chosen assistant lnstruc-
tor in English and history TINS news
Rwin be received kindly by Baker folks.
q Mr.. Ryan, last year, Won the local
state, interstate and national pronipi-
tlon cotests, bringing more honor 10 lne
school than any other undergraduate
student In the first he won over four
strong literary societies; in the second,
he won over Is schools and colleges; m
the third. he won over ten states and
i'm the fourth he won over the entire
United States and territories In all ne
Won over 1000 orations, receiving cash
prizes aggregating 5000. Mr.. Ryan IS
q good example of the self-made man.
having worked his way through school
or first grades and graduated with 5000
i'm his pockets. He is an enthusiastic
y. NJ. c. A. man and a prominent mem
her of the Kappa Sigma fraternity
Rev. Thos. z. Sisson. "a, is in town.
His congregation at EdWardsVille. He
granted him vacation which he IS
spending with his parents
The faculty is much scattered. Dr.
PaTmenteT is conducting institute ii
FredOnia- DR.. Bauer is busy here with
the changes and additions in buildings
and grounds. Prof. Markham is in town,
I'Iof Scott leaves soon for Chicago uni
Nersity to DO special work. Dr.. Cook is
at home after spending month in the
Douglas county institute Prof. Wolf is
AT home, Miss Jones is in Greencas-
tie. Ind. Miss Baker is in France. DR.
Porter is in Italy. Prof. McCutchon is
in Iadaho Prof. HAN is in East Boston.
FTof. Lcoch is at home. Miss TelfOrd
is al Long Beach Cal. Miss HeatOn is
studying at Chautauqua n. Y. Prof
Gafret VIII spend August on Lake Mich
igan. DR.. Smith is lecturing on mis-
sicns. Prof. Hover is teaching in sum
Nor school and Prof. Patton is over
Seeing the library work.
y. Z. McPrOud, 100. and wife also of
the class of 90. are spending vacation
in Baldwin. They viii return to Puget
Sound university where they each hold
positions.
Mr.. Bersom is spending his summer
In Chicago doing some graduate work
i'm physical training.
s T. Rem and Henrietta Andrews
" ere married June % in Coffeyville
Kan. Miss Andrews was a student in
Baker i'm 03 and "a and has a large
number Of friends. Mr.. Rem is a mem
Der Of the class of '06. He has been
chosen as assistant in biology the COM
ing year in Baker university. Mr. Rem
has practically been on the faculty for
The past three years. having been an
assistant i'm biology since he was a
do that work.
Anna r. Todd. 'O4. will teach i'm the
university preparatory high school at
Blackwell Ok.
Miss Mamie Fischer 'O6 has been
chosen assistant instructor of
French in Nebraska Wesleyan univer-
Fity. She viii pursue studies in Chicag go
uniVei SHY.
Dr. Murlin will start east August 81
to secure more teachers. He will search
for an assistant instructor in Phil
and Biblical literature and also an as
sistant principal of the academy. He
VIII also employ director for the
men gymnasium Mrs Murlin will 90
as far as Chicago. from there she win
go to Michigan to spend the rest of the
sumner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
COLE RECORD AT NEWTON.
The Rev. P. r. Talbot Goes Around the
Course in 49,

Newton, July 2S.-The Kansan says:
Golf circles are excited over a feat per-
formed by Rev. P. R. Talbot of Hutch
inson on the local links yesterday He
succeeded in lowering the record for the
links to 50. which is one better than the
best record previous to yesterday which
was held by Joe Murphy Mr.. Talbot
came here several days ago with the
avOwed intention of beating Mr. Muir
phys performance. and he succeeded in
doing so yesterday. Then he went
t,rme. satisfied with his performance.
The golf people are now looking for
ward to a return game with Hutehin-
son and Wichita. 1t is likely that the
best players will go to both these towns
in the near future. 1t is their especial
desire to meet and defeat the Hutchin-
son players of being able to do which
they think they stand a pretty good
show.
Quite a number of the home players
are taking instruction from Mr.. Turplc,
the expert that comes up from Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
]. /. BRIsToW SPOKE.
Kansas Editorial Association closes a
Successful Meeting.

Beloit. Kan, July 28.-The n. c. K
z. A. closed a two days session at
Chautauqua park Friday afternoon
when General Joseph l. Bristow deliv-
cred a splendid address to a large au
dience in the auditorium.
The Epworth Chautauqua association
extended every courtesy to the editors,
and the complimentary luncheon at the
Chautauqua headquarters was one of
the delightful features of the meeting
The newly elected officers of the Edi-
torial association are Mrs. Grace L.
Snyder. president; Tom Charles, vice
president; A. B. KimbalI, secretary and
treasurer; Henry r. Honey. F. c. John
son and Mrs. NJ L. Bishop, executive
committee.
The annual excursion will take place
in November and the time and place of
the next meeting will be decided by the
executive board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
THE "oLD MAN WAS FOOLED.
Atcllison Farmers Sons Profit by a
Poor Guess ON Wheat Crop.

Atchison, Kan. July 2S.-Last spring
Joseph Keeler, who lives between Pur-
cell and Derton. went into his wheat
field with his two sons. aged II and IA,
to pull the occasional stalks of rye. Mr..
Keeler said the wheat did not look very
we'll and the boys asked him what he
would take for all 1t made over 20 bush
els per acre. He said he would give
Yesterday Mr.. Keller finished threshing
and found that his So acres of wheat
made an average of over 461z bushels.
The boys will therefore get more
wheat than their father, or LIP bush
els The father says he viii stand by
his bargain and place the money the
wheat sells for out at interest for the
benefit of the BOYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

Kansas City. Kan, July 2s.-W. ".
Rose. who is still acting as mayor. We
toed the ordinance passed at the last
meeting of the council providing for thq
erection of bandstands in Huron place
and in Shawnee park The ordinance
was passed at the instance Of Council
man Lyons of the Sixth ward. Mr.. Rose
did not make public his reason for We
toing the ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

this duty should rest primarily with the
carriers themselves, in view of their IL
ability to forfeitures and penalties in
cases of failure to comply with the man
datory requirements Of the sixth section
The commission will. however. cordially
cooperate with representa- tives Sf the
carriers and will freely discuss with
them all pertinent questions which in
this connection may arise reserving al
ways its right to make at such time 3
may appear necessary any general or
special orders within the scope OF its
authority
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
Hartman and Fish Get Together.

New York. July 2S.-At a meeting
Of the Illinois Central railroad direct
ors an understanding was reached be-
tween President Fish and E H Har-
riman. whereby there will be no con-
test for proxies at the coming election
in October. This action was taken
through an agreement on the part OF
the Hartman interests to withdraw a
motion made at the meeting Of July
IS, asking for the appointment of a
special committee to solicit proxies
from the shareholders. Under this
agreement reached today It is under
stood that Mr.. Hartman and his
friends will give their proxies to Mr.
Fish to vote
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
british Army Man win visit.

Fort Leavenworth. Kan, July 2S.-
Lieutenant Colonel Count Albert Ed
D. S. O.. F. S. C.. equerry to the
king, the new military attache to the
British legation in Washington, is to
visit the west in August to attend the
American army maneuvers at Fort Ri
lev. While in Kansas he will probably
visit Fort Leavenworth to inspect the
military service schools and the fine
soldiers barracks at this post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

Arkansas City. July 28.-Work has
commenced in earnest on the Arkansas
City hospital. City Engineer White has
given the elevations for the building and
the work Of getting the footing rock ous
and ready for use is being hurried as
rapidly as possible. DR.. Hawk is letting
the contracts now and expects to make
a good showing in a few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
BRINGS ICE MEN TO TERMS.
OIathe Dealers Scared at Suits and
Promise to Be Good.

Olathe. Kan. July 2s.-The suit Of
Prosecuting Attorney Kfmbreu, of Kan
sas City, against the ice trust is bear
ing good results in this city.
Ten days ago the price of ice in this
city reached a dollar per hundred. Lo-
cal dealers were compelled to pay s6S
per ton, and cars would come at irreg-
ular intervals. On account of the fail
ure of the natural ice here, dealers are
compelled to buy elsewhere.
Now the local dealers are advised
that an abundance will be supplied
them regularly at 81 per ton. from the
same source, too. that heretofore advis-
ed them that orders could not be filed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
THE VALUE
OF PE-RU-NA
TO ORATORS.

tive and a relief to al forms OF hoarse-
ness, sore throat, and catarrh of the
vocal organs. Many others have had
the same experience as Professor Bulk
ley.
Mrs. J. A. Baker. $50 Locust ave,
Amsterdam, n. Y. writes:
-Four years ago I lost my voice, so
that / was unable to speak above a
whisper for seven weeks.
II read some circulars in regard to
Peruna I bought a bottle at once and
took it in teaspoonful doses every
hour. and in two days 1 could talk. I
will never be without It."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
REMEMBERING ENGINES.
Santa Fe Placing Large Numbers on
Engines With Aluminium Paint.

All locomotives on the Santa Fe sys-
tenn are now being remembered with
aluminium colored paint instead of the
gold that has been used for many
years. The new numbers on the sides
two feet high, or more than twice az
large as the old mum bers. It is now
possible to tell the number of an en-
CINE a mile away, and there should be
no difficulty on the part of operators
the locomotives as they pass. The
aluminium paint is said to wear better
and is more easily seen under all con-
ditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

huska, Perry, Guthrie and Kingfisher.
The cost of construction is estimated at
$40OO,0OO The principal promoters
Of the road are w. r. Stubs, Republi-
can national committeeman for kan
sas. and State Senator Sam Porter of
Caney, Kan. The charter, issued in
Oklahoma. calls for 900 miles Of road,
and the promoters say that ultimately
they will build to Ell Paso. Their
present object, however is to reach the
Usage Indian lands, which soon are to
be opened for settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

Cygnes company has 20 producing wells,
from which the output is about 200 bar
Tels daily. The oil is selling at SO cents
per barrel, making the approximate in
come from the field $500 per day. The
Racket Hill Development company has
begun operations in new territory
northwest of town and expects to open
up a new field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
W. $. KRETsINGER INJURED.
E1nporia Man Caught Under an Auto
at Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs, Col. July 2S.-W.
S. Kretsinger, of Emporia, Kan, had a
narrow escape from instant death
while returning from the Broadmoof
casino in an automobile. The machine
went over an embankment and cap
sized, MI. Kretsinger and his chauf-
feur. Joseph Monahan, being pinioned
beneath it. The former was injured,
but Monahan escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
one Of the Longest Stretches Of DoubIs
Track in the World.

under one management is that Of the
Grand Trunk Railway System from
Chicago to Montreal and to Niagara
Falls. The Grand Trunk-Lehizh Valley
Double Track Route via Niagara Falls
reaches from Chicago to New York.
Descriptive literature, timetables, etc.
will be mailed free on application to
Geo. w. Vaux, A G. P. & T. A.. Grand
Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams st..
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
TrIckett StiII Rusr-

Kansas City. Kan, July &C. W
Trickett, assistant attorney general, be-
gan injunction proceedings against sew
eral proprietors of blind tigers" Each
day a number of the suits are filed in
the common pleas court. Preparations
are being made to cite several of the
propTietors of blind tigers" into court
on charges of contempt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28
JURISDICTION EXTENDED.

F. S. White. Frisco OmciaI. Is Also r.
I. Agricultural Commissioner.
F. s. White agricultural and horticul-
turaI commissioner of the Frisco has
had his Jurisdiction extended to the en-
tire Rock Island F'raisco system. He is
now busily engaged preparing his cam :
paign for a lecture tour of the Pacific
coast to exploit the advantages of the
territory reached by his lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

vale, Oklahoma & Texas are reported
to have completed their plans for
financing the enterprise and to be
ready to begin construction work. The
new road is to run from Cherryvale,
Kan, to C4eary. Okla. distance of
325 miles. 1t will pass through Paw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

pration az F4ttsburg states that Con-
gresham Phil Campbell and Francis M
Brady. respectively Republican and
Democratic candidates for congress in
this. the Third district, have both ac-
cepted invitations to deliver addresses
at the Labor day celebration at Pitts
burg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

Weir City, July 28.-The contract for
the construction of walks. cutters and
curling has been closed by the Weir
City council with Mr.. Hill of Pittsburg
whose bid was accepted by that body.
The contract calls for the commence
ment OF work by the 18th of August.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28

ottawa. Kan, July 28-The Rantoul
oil field in this county now has an av-
erage production OF about 500 barrels
per day and the output is increasing
rapidly. There are i've companies op-
Grating in the field. The Marias des