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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
ADVANCED FREIGHT RATES.
Meetings Held in Chicago for Con-
sideratiOn of Increase.

Chicago, May 27-The hostile action
of the commercial organizations
throughout the country has not stop
ped the movement toward a 10 per
cent increase in freight rates. Today
two railroad freight associations, the
Transcontinental Freight bureau and
the Western Trunk Lines association.
are in session, each for the purpose of
completing "ch eek of freight rates
made upon a basis of an increase of
10 per cent in all rates.
The work of the roads in the west
ern classification territory will not be
completed for at least three weeks, and
the transcontinental lines may be at
work upon the proposed increase for
some time to come. The lines in both
territories. however. have decided that
if 1t can be worked out, such an adj
vance should be brought about.
The railroads which are members
of the Transcontinental Freight bu-
reau control all rates and and from
the territory west of the Rocky noun
tains Every commodity which Is
shipped into that territory from any
point without or anything that Is ship
ped from it to any point without, is
shipped under rates and tariffs pre-
pared by the bureau. AS in the west
ern classification territory. there are
ten classes into which freight is d.
vided for shipment-five lettered ana
five numbered classes. Four of these
classes are for less than carload ship
ments and six for carload shipments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
EASTERN ROADS PROTEST.
Do Not Like Accounting Rules of
Commission.

Washington, May N.-Several Of
the larger eastern railroads have de-
clded, II necessary, to contest in the
courts several provisions of the new
accounting system which has been
prescribed by the Interstate Com
merce commission. The leadership
in the contest against some of
Adams accounting methods has been
assumed by L. F. Loree, president of
the Delaware & Hudson road.
Yesterday and today were devoted
by the commission to hearing what
some Of the foremost railway men of
the country had to say with respect to
the alleged Objectionable features of
railway accounting up to date as
worked out by the theorists of the
commission. Among the witnesses
was Frederic A. Delano, president of
the Wabash railroad, who insisted
that depreciation on American rail-
roads practically took care of itself,
or was taken care of by present meth
DDS to the best interest of the prop
erty and of the stockholders.
The situation was put forcibly by
Mr.. Delano, who said: cit is certainly
to the interest of the community as
whole that railway corporations shall
be managed conservatively and that
their securities, SO far as possible,
shall be free from wide fluctuation. To
include in operating expenses a
charge for depreciation equally in bad
times with good would mean re-
duced dividends in most cases and
bankruptcy in many"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
IN MANS ATTIRE.
Guinness Woman Is Declared to Have
Left LapOrte.

Laporte, Ind, May 2.-Mayor OAR
row and his law partner, H. x.
Worden, who represent Ray Lamp
here, charged with the murders of
Mrs. Belle Guinness and, three chill
dren are greatly excited over the re-
ceipt of a letter from a man in Ar
kansas, whose name they decline to
make known. who gives the informa-
ton which they consider of much I'M
portance The writer is known to the
mayor having formerly lived In Mar
shall county. this state, and credence
is placed in his statements
This man declares that Mrs. Gun
ness escaped in mans attire and that
he not later than May 6. five days
after she was burned to death. ac-
cording to the official statement of
Coroner Mack, received a letter from
her. He says he will produce this let
ter and turn over to the officers
other letters and will also give addi-
tional information regarding her.
He will be personally interviewed by
the officers either in Laporte or at his
home in Arkansas.
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change the stubs for the return ticket
and this took considerable time as the
return tickets were mailed TO the
offices of the association in the differ
ent Colorado cities. This was safe
guard which the railroads used against
ticket scaipers but 1t worked consider
able hardship on the travelling pubic
The Rock Island has issued a new
ticket which is handled only by the
agent at the selling office and the pas
senger retaiis his ticket all the time,
both going and returning. The tickets
which are now sold are arranged with
coupons which include all the side
trips and return trips, and are detach-
ed by the conductor.
A former Topekan, George Banter,
who is we'll known here, was agent for
the Western Passenger association at
Colorado Springs, and as a result of
the recent adjustment of the office is
without position, although ne expects
to accept a position with one of the
roads centering in Colorado Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
The Ellwood Love Letters Are
Placed at Leavenworth.
Only the Mother and an Elder
Have Keys to the Box.
SEVEN MISSIVES In ALL
Pastors Residence Is Under
Quarantine for Measles.
Minister Has Number IF Chau.
tauqua Engagements.

Leavenworth. Kan, May 27.-The
love letters written by the Rev. Rob-
ert Arthur Elwood to a young woman
belonging to his congregation, which
were SO largely instrumental in the
exposure of the affair have been Sc
curely guarded from the prying eyes
OF the curious. They have been taken
to bank in this city and placed in a
safety deposit box. It is said that the
mother of the girl in the case and an
elder of the Presbyterian church alone
have keys to the box. It is understood
that an agreement has been made to
the effect that the box is not to be
opened or the letters touched except in
the presence of both the mother and
the church official.
1t is said that there are seven letters
in all 1t was these letters that form
ed the most conclusive evidence against
the pastor and which perhaps more
than anything else caused the church
to demand his resignation from the
pastorship of the church. These letters
are reported to be written in the style
and sentiments of boy in his first
love. They have been diligently con-
cealed and guarded since they assum-
ed such Importance in the affairs OF
the pastor and the church.
1.-THE Manse," Rev. Elwood's present
residence, is now under quarantine on
account of the illness of his son with
the measles. It is also said that Mrs
Elwood is ill. The Elwoods will in all
probability remain here for sometime
as they will be detained until the re-
covery of the child with the measles.
The minister yesterday maintained
his absolute silence in regard to any
statement of the affair and refused tc
his plans for the future. He has In
timated that he will be busy this sum-
mer with a number of Chautauqua en-
gagements.
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Is to be started at once and q shin
ment of steel has been ordered by the
company.
mo JUSTICE HERE
Inc topic OF a Sermon Delivered by
Justice David Brewer.


washington. May 27.-,Lige from a
Juolciai standpoint. showing the inn
morality OF the soul,'' was the subject
Q. sermon delivered by David J,
brewer OF Kansas, a member of the
Ohlted States supreme court, in one
OF the Washington churches.
1t is impossible to administer Jus
ice ice IN this life," said Justice Brewer
we nave schools of law, we have
courts, thousands of young men are
preparing to make a life work of the
PROFESSION, but seldom day passes
tnat the injustice of law is not illus
trated
Two men living in different sections
of state commit crime. The crimes
are alike, according to the statutes.
One man is tried by hard, stern
judge, who administers the maximum
penalty. The other man is tried by a
lenient judge, who gives the minimum
punish ent. 1t is easily seen that this
is injustice. This is only one of hum
dreds of instances I could cite
THE law does not allow the Judge
to consider the early life of criminal
when imposing sentence. A boy
brought up in an alley, not know
ing the meaning of the word home,
whose father and mother care not
whether he lives or dies. should NOT
receive the punishment given the man
who has had every advantage in life
and whose downfall is due to his own
weakness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
RAILROAD NEWS.
AtchisOn Has Been Made Mo.
Pacific Division Point.
All the Red Ball Business to Be
Handled There.
AFFECTS MANY RUNS.
Work in the Central Branch
Shops to Be Increased.
Other Items of Interest in
Railway Circles.

Atchison is now the division point of
the Missouri Pacific Red Ball freight
runs between Kansas City and Omaha.
The twelve train crews and nine en-
CINE crews that are now making their
headquarters in either Omaha or Kan
sas City. from now on will make their
headquarters and layovers in Atchison.
This new departure affects over thirty
six men.
These runs are being advertised now.
The oldest men will have the prefer
ence, of course. But if they do not see
fit to apply for the runs, younger men
will step in. For that reason it is
difficult matter to determine now who
will be the men to move to Atchison
as a result of the change. But whoever
decides to take the runs 1t means that
Atchison will gain about thirty-six
families, unless a few of the men who
are now making their headquarters in
Kansas City, or Omaha, have their
families residing in Atchison now.
The runs are being advertised in this
wise: Vacancy, three conductors, six
brakemen, on runs 1873 and 1855, between
Omaha and Atchison. Vacancy, three
conductors, six brakemen, runs 159 and
154, Omaha to Atchison. Vacancy, one
conductor, two brakemen, runs 1853 and
ITS, Kansas City to Atchison. Three
crews to turn around in Kansas City
and lay over IN AIcnlSOn. Vacancy, d
conductors, six brakemen, runs 159 and
1885, Omaha to Atchison. Vacancy,
three conductors, six brakemen. runs
153 and 154, Omaha to Atchison. Va
cancy, three conductors, six brakemen.
runs IFS and 158, Omaha to Atchison.
All these runs to be filled Tuesday,
June 2.
The last time Atchison was a divi-
sion point for these Red Ball runs was
prior to March, 1907. In 1898 Atchison
was made the division point, and thus
succeeded Hiawatha.
This change will mean more work
for the Central Branch shops. For a
short time the engines used on these
runs will make the through trips from
Kansas City to Omaha without stop
ping any longer in Atchison than to
allow the changes of crews. but, event.
ually. the engines will be changed in
Atchison, also. and the round house
work at the shops will be made heav-
Ter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
TO PROVE UP CLAIM FIRST.
Prisoner HOrning win Be Given Time
Before Sentence.

Tribune. Kan. May 27.-James H
Horning. the cowboy who murdered
John Eckhart on January 10 last,
visited his family in this county, sew
eral days last week unknown to his
nelghbors, accompanied by the sheriff
OF Rush county. At the time he was
here not even his nearest neighbor
knew of it.
Horning was taken to Lacrosse to
be tried by an agreement made be-
tween Attorney S. I. Hale for the de-
Tense and County Attorney Beck
strom of Tribune, who thought sentf-
ment was too strong against Horning
here to secure a jury. The result of
the trial in February was conviction
of Horning Of third degree man.
slaughter.
Sentence has not been passed as yet,
County Attorney Beckstrom consenting
so that Horning canTmake cash proof
on his homestead in Greeley county
before beginning his term at the state
penitentiary.
No appeal from the jury's verdict
was asked for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
MADE 4O4 ARRESTS.

Chicago. May 27.-Spurred to action
by the murder of Robert c. p Holmes.
whose dead body was found in an alley
last Thursday, the Chicago police ar
rested 4O4 men Sunday. Ragged
street beggars, well dressed idlers, ne
groes from crap" games, old. and
young, were picked from the army OF
the unemployed and locked up.
All were searched, but none of the
Holmes iewelry was found. Though
they are not held as suspects, the
police admit that there is a possibility
of getting clew to the Holmes mys-
terry through the wholesale arrests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
THE ELKs AT PARSONS.
Will Decide on Topeka as the Next
Meeting Place.

Parsons, Kan, May 27.-With the
Wichita and Fort Scott delegations
yet to arrive, there are now nearly
1000 Elks in Parsons attending the
second annual convention of the Kan
sas State Association of Elks. Many
of the lodges are accompanied by
bands.
The election of officers takes place
today, and will undoubtedly result in
Fred NJ Harris of Ottawa being
elected president and L. M. PenweI of
Topeka, secretary Topeka will be
selected as the next meeting place
Of the association. The city is
profusely decorated and the Parsons
Elks are keeping open house for all
visiting Elks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
An oNAGA ELOPENfENT.
Report Says That John Holiday and
His Sister-in-Iaw Have Gone.

Onaga, Kan, May 27.-Circum-
stances have developed here which
indicate strongly that John Holiday,
a young farmer living in this vicinity,
has eloped with his wife's sister, Miss
Annie Switzer of Kelly. Kan. The
two disappeared over two weeks ago,
and it is generally believed that they
left this part of the country together.
Mrs. Holiday is now at her fathers
home In Kelly and states that she is
anxious to have her husband return
to her, and that she will forgive him
upon his return.
A note from Holiday to his wife,
received a short time after his dis
appearance, indicates that he has
gone away with Miss Switzer. Miss
Switzer is about 23 years of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
CLEARS THE COMPLEXION
OVERNIGHT


Skin Remedy.
Since its discovery one yeaf ago,
poslam. the new skin remedy, han, in
its extraordinary acknowledgements
enceeced the most sanguine expeCtA-
tons Of the eminent specialist who
gave 1t to the world 1t hAo cured
thousands of cases Of eczema and
eradfcated facial and other. disngaaro-
ments Of years standing. The ter
rfble itching attending eczema -
stopped with the nrst application, CIV
Ing proof Of its curative properties go
the very outset
In less serious skin affections, such
es pimples; rash, herpes, blackheadn.
acne, BARRIERS Itch, ETC., results show
after an overnight application, only
q small quantity being required to
eject cure. A muddy or sailow
complexion Is noticeably improved BIZ
q single application. Those who use
poslam for these minor skin troubles
can now avail themselves Of the spec
ial 60-cent paclzage. recently adopted
to meet such needs. Both the 50-Cout
package and the regular - JAR may
now be obtained in Topeka at Fred A.
Shows and other leading drug sboros.
Samples for experimental purposes
may be had free Of charge by writ
ing direct to the Emergency Labora-
tories, 32 West Twenty-nfth Street.
New York City.
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For a housing Fourth.

Tribune, Kan, May 27.-At meet
ing of the Business Mems club it was
decided to celebrate July at Tribune.
and a committee composed of S. Rains,
A. n. Rochester and Postmaster Rec
ord were appointed to confer with the
business men of Leoti looking to have
Leoti and Wichita county join in the
celebration at Tribune. Mayor Glenn
ent L. Wilson was chosen as officer Of
the day. 1t was decided to request
every candidate for Office in Greeley
county, referring to all parties, to con-
tribute IS towards the defraying of the
expense of the celebration.
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ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
me Evidence Looks Bad for Mark
kiIliOn of Caney

hHlfOn OF Caney.
Independence. Kan, May 27-After
working for two days the state finally
secured jury for the hearing of the
case of the State VS.. Mark Killion,
charged with the murder of Policeman
Gar at Caney on the night of April IA.
The witnesses were disposed of rapidly.
Nearly all the testimony tended to show
that Killion, who was paroled pris-
oner, from the county Jail. had it in for
Gar for raiding gambling resort he
had been running. and had sworn VEN
geance. The testimony showed that
killion was drunk and armed, and
sought a quarrel with Gar. He shot
the latter five times, then beat him
over the head with the officers own
gun, crushing his skull. He then walk
ed away fiourishing two pistols. an
nouncing that he was a thorough bad
man and inviting the crowd to come
and get him. The defense is trying to
prove that Gar opened the fight and
that Killion did not fire until his life
was imperiled.
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WESTERN KANSAS O. X. -
Reports From Around Tribune and
Goodland Show Fine Rains.

Tribune, Kan, May 27.-It has been
a steady rainfall here for five hours
with the wind in the southeast Tele-
phone reports show that the rain ex-
tended as far south as Syracuse. west
as far as Eads, Colo, and north as
far as Goodland and st. Francis. Kan.
which indicates it was general rain
for western Kansas. All spring crops
were looking fine from the little rain
that had fallen about ten days ago.
The United States rain gauge shows
one-half inch rainfall here in the five
hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27

the Missouri fields under the old rates
and sold cheaper than western coal
could be sold in the same field.
The conference was the result of
the action of the interstate commerce
commission in ordering a reduction
in the rates charged by the Union Pa
cific on Wyoming coal to Nebraska
points
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
RATION TUNNEL COMPLETED.
But Three Lives Lost i'm Big Engin-
eering Undertaking.

Las Vegas, n. NJ, May 26.-Late
advices from up country are that the
great tunnel through the Ration
mountains, this territory, costing the
Santa Fee railroad company cool
$1,000,O00 is practically completed.
Upwards of 500 men have been stead
lily employed on the work with only
three deaths from accident during the
progress of construction. The Ian
try Construction company began work
on the big bore April /, 1907, and it
was turned over to the railway COM
pany May rs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
HE WAS HOMESICK.
Kansan at Las Vegas Longs for His
State.

Las Vegas. N. M, May H.
Charles A. Mitchell of Dodge City,
Kan, a Santa Fe employee on the
New Mexico division. has rendered his
resignation to the railroad company to
take effect June 1. Mr.. Mitchell says
If he once gets back to dear old Kan
sas he will "never care to wander
from his own fireside." His >resigna-
ton has been reluctantly accepted
by Trainmaster Mcmahon, who recog-
nizes the value of the trustworthy
Kansas man as an employe. Mr..
Mitchell is "homesick" and his case
has so been diagnosed by his COL
leagues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
GEORGE BANTER LOSES JOB.
Railroads Close Western Passenger
Association Offices

The Colorado Offices of the Western
Passenger association have been closed
as a result of the present business de-
preston. This has caused a radical
change in the method of handling the
tickets from eastern points to Colo
RADIO. Under the system which the
ed the coupons which were issued on
Colorado tickets for the return trip
were handled at the offices of the as
ISOLATION and 1t was necessary to go to
considerable trouble in order to ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
$500, 900 TO KILL RATS
Everybody Must Aid in Work of
determination.

San Francisco is raising 100000 to
rid the city of rats, the primary
cause of bubonic plague. as well as
destroying millions of dollars of prop
erty yearly. Drive them out OF the
honse to die with Stearns' Electric
Dat and Roach Paste, the most effec-
i've noison. Money refunded if it
fails to give satisfaction.
Stearns' Electric Paste also kills on
cock reaches, mice and other vermin.
Sold by druggists n or seheo on receipt of
ersoe OF. box sc. Is OF. box 81 90.
ktearns' Elect o>-sA company. Buffalo.
New York.
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A PERFECT SCHOOL RECORD.
Ida Singleton Neither Tardy Nor Alb
sent in Over Eleven Years.

Ida SlngIetOn Ne1tncr Iafuy NOT AU-
sent in Over Eleven Years.
Kansas City, Kan, May H.
Neither absent or tardy in IL n years.
That is the school record of Ida
Singleton II years old. a senior in the
Kansas City, Kan, high school.
Ida made UP her mind when she
started to school never to be absent
or tardy unless she was i'll" her
mother said. "She has always had
good health and was able to carry out
her resolve
She entered the Hawthorne graded
school when she was years old and
was graduated at the head of her
class when 13 years old. She had not
missed a day or been late once dur
ing that time. She enrolled In the
high school four years ago, and her
record has been perfect there.
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FREIGHT RATES LOWER.
Reduced on Coal From Colorado tn
Kansas Points.

AS a result of conference of
freight managers of Western lines and
coal shippers of Denver. new lower
freight rates on coal from points in
Colorado and Wyoming to Kansas
and Nebraska have been established
This action will make it possible for
Colorado and Wyoming coal operators
to compete with Eastern operators in
the territory affected, which was i'm
possible under the old rates Coal
could be shipped to Nebraska from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-05-27
DEAD IN A BARREL.
Body of Woman Found Floating in
New York HarbOr.

New York, May 27.1The body of an
unidentified woman believed to have
been murdered, was found today float
ing in a barrel, in Little Hellgate be-
tween Wards and Randairs islands
The woman's eyes were discolored and
her nose was bruised. Nearby is Thorn
as Jefferson park, where many Italian
outings are held.
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A Band for HarveyviIle.

Harveyville. Kan, May 27.-Four
hundred dollars havs been paid in by
the citizens toward the new band
organization and the suits for twenty
six of the members have arrived.
With a good ball team and band
Harveyville is already arranging for
celebrating the Fourth of July with
more entertainments than most towns
of double its size can offer.
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HAVE 1900 CONVICTs.
The Population of the Kansas State
Prison Growing

Leavenworth. Kansas, May z7-The
population OF the state penitentiary,
which has been increasing rapidly
since the admission of Oklahoma as a
state, has reached the thirteen hum
dred mark.
The highest record that was ever
known, before Oklahoma made a
cleaning, was 1 .031. The present rec
ord shows an increase of 263 men. AL
though it is the general belief that the
big rush is over in the criminal line
in the new state for a while, the insti-
tuition is able to handle a few hundred
men yet.
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An Accidental Shooting.

Wichita, Kan, May 27.-Charles
Doran, 25 years old, had his lower jaw
shot Off by younger brother, Jim
Doran The young boy was playing
with a revolver at the breakfast table
and the attempt to take the weapon
away from him by the older brother
the weapon was discharged. the bullet
striking the older boy at the base OF
the law.
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The Oakley school Closes.

Oakley, Kan, May 27.-The Logan
county high school at Oakley has
closed a very successful year under
the guidance Of Prof. M. L. Smith
of Ports. There were five graduates
in the first class, four boys and one
girl. The graduates were: Margaret
Porter, Kirtie Davis, Charles Keeling.
George Baxter and Bert Jaggar.