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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Future of the Erie Road.

Wall street observes with interest
the gradual unfolding of a plan for
the strengthening of the Erie railroad.
Starting with holders of the prior lien
and general lien bonds on June 80, a
powerful financial group has purchas-
ed or offered to purchase the maturing
interest coupons until no less than
eight different issues of the Erie road
are included in the undertaking. tenn
porarily relieving the road of interest
charges. which between June 80. and
September 1 amounted to $3,51S, 514.
This plan will continue.
Wrapped up in these bonds is some
intensely interesting financial history.
recalling past comedy and tragedy con-
nected with the Erie corporation. All
that, however. may be dismissed. The
plan of the present deals with the up
building and future development of one
of the country's oldest transportation
systems. The present situation is in
nowise comparable with the past.
Though bankers are buying Erie cou-
pons. the Erie road is not in default
nor is there a likelihood of SUCH
Like all other railway properties the
historic Erie has felt the effects of
business depression. and felt 1t severe
ly for it was engaged In extensive i'm
provement work when arterioscIerosis
developed in the transportation indus
try. But the Erie has kept up its
maintenance charges and operating eff
ficiency Temporarily relieved in the
matter of fixed charges. which, devo-
ted to the rounding out of improve
ments. means much in increased earn
ings, the foundation is being laid for a
better and a stronger property in the
future than in the past.-New York
Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
RATES ARE LOWERED.
Corporation Commission Reduces Tar
ifs on Vegetables.

The Oklahoma corporation commits
sion has issued an order for a reduce
ton in freight rates on vegetables.
canned goods and fruits. The rates
per 100 pounds fixed range from 4, S
and cents for five miles and under.
to from 5 to 81 cents for 900 to 400
miles. The order provides that in cold
weather, when the articles are liable
to damage from frost, passes may be
issued to caretakers. Only one way
bill is to be issued covering the entire
movement of any carload. Through
billing must be made from point of
origin to destination, and bill of lat1ing
and way bill must show full address
Of the consignor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Storm in Greelv County.
A REMARKABLE RECORD.
A Pittsburg Physician Loses But a
Week in 81 Years.

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. 1S.-After a
long and successful practice in the
profession of medicine covering a
period of thirty-seven years, DIR. Cor
resta T. Garfield, of this city has re-
tired from practice.
Eight years of this time has been
passed in Pittsburg, ten years in Titus
vile, Pa, one year in Fort Wayne,
Ind. and eighteen years in Chicago.
She was graduated from the
Woman's Medical college of C1eve-
land, o., in 1871 and from the
Homeopathic Medical college of Cleve-
land the following year.
DIR. Garfield enjoys the rather
unique distinction of having been the
first woman to wear the title of SEN
ior in the American Institute of
Homeopathy, which degree is con-
ferred upon all members having paid
dues as members of the association for
twenty-five consecutive years.
In all the thirty-seven years of her
practice DR.. Garfield says that she has
never lost more than a weeks time
from her practice on account of sick
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Heavy Rains Over Central and
Western Kansas.
Reno and Surrounding Counties
Get Good Soaking.
is FINE FOR THE CORN.
The Heat During the Day Was
Simply Terrific.
Was the Hottest of the Season
In Labette and Sumner.

Hutchinson, Kan, Aug 1S.-Oyer
an inch of rain fell in Hutchinson late
Monday afternoon and a heavier fall
is reported north. east. south and
southwest. 1t is the best rain in two
weeks. and where it has fallen, the
corn crop is pretty surely taken past
the danger point. 1t was an electric
storm, but there was no wind and no
damage has been reported by light
ming. 1t will put the ground in fine
condition for fall blowing for wheat,
and big acreage will be sown in CEN
trail Kansas. The rain, as reported, ex-
tended but short distance west.
Wellington's Hottest Day.
Wellington, Kan, Aug. 1S.-Mon-
day was the hottest day of the sea-
son here with thermometer record of
80 degrees in the shade Much ap-
prehension is felt for the corn crop,
which is drying up under the combin-
ed influence of the heat and continued
dry weather.
Was 9S IN Parsons.
Parsons. Kan. Aug. Monday
was the hottest day of the season, the
thermometer registering 50. There
were several heat prostrations and If
it does not rain within the next twen-
ty-four hours corn in many parts of
the county will be almost a total fail
ure.
Storm in Greedy County.
Tribune, Kan, Aug. 1S.-The heav-
lest rain of the season visited this sec
ton accompanied by high wind last
ing about one hour. The precipitation
was three inches. Heavy rains fell
and winds blew all over the surround
ing counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.
independence Plans for a Great Time
This Fail.

independence, Aug. 1S.-What
promises to be the greatest Labor day
celebration ever held in this state Is
the one to be held in Independence
on September z. This celebration is
under the auspices of the Southeast
ern Kansas Labor Day association
which includes in its membership
labor bodies of this section of Kansas.
The programme for this years cele-
bration is unusually strong. Promin-
ent speakers have been secured to de-
liver addresses. There will be a
double header game between the two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Big Pay Day at Parsons.

Parsons, Kan. Aug. 1S.-Monday was
the largest pay day for the NJ. X. & T.
Railroad company in this city during
the past year, nearly 100000 being paid
out to shopmen and trainmen. The
shops are working full force ten hours
a day and the heavy passenger and
freight traffic is causing the railroad
company to employ all the trainmen
they can secure and working on full
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Killed by a Gas ExpIosion

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 1S.-Charles
Williams. aged 55. was killed in an
explosion of acetylene gas here last
night. Williams was in the basement
of a residence recharging the gas
plant, which is used to light the resi-
dence, when In some unaccountable
manner 1t exploded. When found.
Williams skull was broken open.
Death evidently resulted instantan-
eously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
HE HOLDS THE KEY
Something About William Whyte, Cen
trail Figure in Strike.

winnipeg. Man. Aug. 1S.-With the
arrival of William Whyte, second vice
president of the Canadian Pacific rail-
road at Winnipeg. the strike has taken
on much more cheerful aspect. Both
the strike men and the railraod off,
cials believe that he can handle the
situation in such a manner that out OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
summer Resort Burned

Albany. n. Y, Aug. 1s-The entire
Catskill bay section of Lake George. in
GLIDING the Catskill bay house and a
dozen cottages has been burned. There
was no means of fighting the fire and the
residents gathered as many valuables as
possible and left the dwelling. The Cats
is unknown. A defective flue in a cottage
caused the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
FOR PHILIPPINE ROAD.
Government Issues Bonds to Amount
of 100000,

Washington, Aug. 1S.-In accord
ance with the recommendation of Gov
ernor Smith of the Philippine Islands,
the war department has issued rail-
way bonds for $290,000 to J. G. White
& Co. and William Salomen & Co. of
New York. representing the Philippine
Railway company. in partial payment
for sections of the new railroad in the
islands completed. The total amount,
upon 80 per cent of which bonds nave
been issued for railway construction
in the islands, has reached the sum of
$4,000, 600 to date
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
GAS FOR EMPORIA NOVEMBER
The Chase County Contractors Have
the Pipe Line Arranged For.


The Chase County Contractors Have
the Pipe Line Arranged For.
Emporia. Kan, Aug. 1S.-Four cars
of pipe to be used in the construc-
ton of the pipe line between Strong
City and Emporia is en- route from
Pittsburg. Pa. This was the statement
made by G. w. Shaw. general manager
Of the Kansas Gas and Cement COM
pany, today. The other pipe neces-
sary for the construction will be
shipped as fast as it can be turned
out. Six construction companies are
personally represented IN Strong City
and the contract for the laying of the
pipe will be awarded some time this
week. Work will start as soon as the
contract is let. The right OF way has
already been secured. 1t will extend
along the Santa Fee for seven miles
this side of Strong City and the re-
mainder of the way it will run along
the Sixth avenue road.
Mr.. Shaw said that any of the con-
struction companies represented is
efficient and all are expecting to COM
plete the job in 80 days. The pipe
will be put "a inches deep. The line
is to be finished, according to the fran
chise and Emporia business houses are
to be burning natural gas by Novem-
Der /.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Old settlers Reunion.

ST. Paul, Kan, Aug. 1s-The
twelfth annual celebration of old set
tiers will be held here August % and
90. There will be good speaking, good
music, good shade and good water.
The A. H T. A. win nave charge Of
the program for the first day and their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18

track and enforce the Hart-Agnew
laws.
Sheriff Bradley appeared before the
governor accompanied by his counsel,
former Senator Bracket.
The governor announced that ne
would appoint a commissioner to take
testimony on the charges and report
to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
OLD SETTLERS OF Usage.
To Meet I'm Reunion at Burlingame
With Victor Murdoch as Orator.

With Victor Murdoch as Orator.
Burlingame. Aug. 1S.-The officers
of the Old Settlers association of
Usage county have prepared a splen-
did programme for the third annual
picnic which will be held at Bur-
iingame on Thursday and Friday,
August % and %. The programme
will consist of good music, songs by
the Modoc club of Topeka and adj
dresses by old settlers and others. The
principal address will be delivered by
CONGRESSMAN Victor Murdoch who
was born in this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
Dropped Dead After Bau Game.

Agra, Kan, Aug. 1s.-Samuel Meri-
field, a resident of Agra, and an old
settler of Phillips county. dropped dead
about p. m. while in the Central Of
fee He had just returned from a
baseball game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18
GAS IN MORRIS COUNTY.
A Good Well Struck on the Young
Farm West OF Council Grove.

Farm West of Council Grove.
Council Grove. Aug. 1S.-The Gas &
Oil Development company operating
here struck gas sand of the finest
quality Monday on the John Young
farm 10 miles west of this city, but the
work was delayed until they could get
cans and piping but will be continued
NOT later than Wednesday. This COM
pany has several thousand acres leased
in this and adjacent counties and are
confident that gas can be found In
abundance at 300 feet or less.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18

leading teams Of the Kan
sas league.
The independence fire department
has consented to make exhibition runs
laying hose. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-18

prize parade will be held at 1880.
Saturday, the second day, will be de-
voted exclusively to the old settlers.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
MAYOR TIES KNOT FOR
SCRIBE AND ACTRESS,
Ted" Cortere and joe Ray
mOnd Get Married in New
ark City Hall.

After their automobile had broken
down, and after strenuous and at last
successful efforts TO get to Newark
without the buzz wagon joe Ray
mond. a dramatic critic on the New
York Morning Telegraph. and Theresa
Cortere. who, as Tied" Cortere, is play
ing with Sam Bernard at the Casino,
New York. were married by Mayor
Haussling at the City Hall a little be-
fore s o'clock last night. With the
bridal party were Don DAILY, jr., a
horseman. and Martha Cabrie. a sister
Of the bride, whose real name is The
resa Cabrie.
They came to Newark at the instigd-
ton of Charlie Bell, a friend, and ex-
pected to whisk right back to New
York in time for Mrs. Raymond to play
in the evening. But the machine broke
down, the party was refused transpor-
tation by a erusty freight conductor,
and other circumstances arose to delay
them. Anyhow. they're happy now. and
had a nice little feed with John j.
Gilroy, the Mayors clerk. after the
ceremony.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
SCHOOL CELLAR
A CESSPOOL FOR
NEARBY SECTION
Architect KitcheII Reports on
Conditions at the Thirteenth
Avenue Institution.
SKILLED MECHANIC ADDED
TO STAFF BY THE BOARD
Will Do the Work Formerly
Handled by Plumbers-A
Saving Is Expected.

Bruce p. Kitehcll, architect of the ad-
dition to the Thirteenth Avenue School,
in o letter to the buildings COMMITTEES OF
the Board of Education, which met yes
terday, declared that the boiler-rooni
of the school was a cesspool for the
surrounding district, being seven feet
below the sewer level. The matter will
be looked into by Engineer George
Knight.
The committee decided that here
after, instead of purchasing cleaning
supplies for the janitors of the various
schools the men will be allowed $1.50
per room for buying busters, brooms,
etc.
Another member is to be added to
the school staff in the person of a
skilled mechanic, who will loo after
small jobs about the buildings. At
present the work is lone by plumbers
and tinsmiths, whose bills amount to
moro than double what the mechanics
salary would be.
The bills for installing eight telephone
systems in as many schools last ear,
amounting to s1,976, were held up again
by the committee yesterday. The de-
lay was caused by a disagreement be-
tween Anton Harlinger, the electrician.
and the board, which it will be ncces-
sary to straighten out before the bills
can go through.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
WARRANT OUT
FOR c. F. KING
OF OIL FAME
Promoter Who Had Offices in
Newark at One Time Is
Charged with Larceny.

BOSTON, March 13.-Charged with
larceny, a warrant has beer issued for
C. f.. King, foe of Thomas w. Lawson
and originator of the King Crowther
Oil Company, which at one time was
supposed to be a little Standard Oil
Company. King has been adjudged an
involuntary bankrupt. and a receiver
has been appointed for his property.
King was caught in the recent
financial crash. He formerly maintain
ed superb offices in the St. James
building, in New York. and a whole
floor in one of the big office buildings
here. He was also owner of the Boston
Tribune, which was transformed from
a stock sheet into a morning news
paper. After a short life, King closed
down on the newspaper. and it is now
out of existence.
Mr.. Kings present whereabouts rs
not know, and a warrant technically
charging larceny has been issued
against him on the complaint of John
G.. Mccarthy, of Boston. The warrant
! charges larceny of stock valued at
$4,075.
The bankruptcy and receivership pro-
ceedings were before Judge Dodge in
the United States District Court. The
petitioners were John G. Mccarthy and
! Mary l.. Davis. of Boston; David A.
Smart, of Providence, r. l., n Robert
l.. Cochrane, of Nahant, Mass. j. b.
Smith, IT., a Boston attorney, was ap-
pointed receiver, and furnished a bond
of $4,000.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
SCHOOL BOARD
MAY "OSLER|zE"
OLD MECHANICS
Committee to Investigate the
Work of Septuagenarians
in Department.

What must be the & limit for en-
ployees OF the Board of Education? Is
tinued on its pay-roll2
These and similar questions came up
for answer yesterday afternoon before
the buildings committee of that body.
1t was decided that it might be better
to replace several of the 70-year-old
carpenters on it's payroll with younger
men, but the matter was left to Com
missioner Taaffe and Supervisor Miller.
Some of the septuagenarians were re-
ported to be a trife careless about the
hours they observe. and this, as well as
the question of age will come in for
investigation.
AT the next meeting, it is said, the
questions will be answered.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
DELAY AGAIN FOR
FIVE-YEAR LEGAL FIGHT,
ice-Chancellor Stevens Con-
tinues RUSSELL Fisher Hear
ing Over $1,000 Mortgage.

Vioe-Chancellor Stevens today contin-
ued d hearing. on a supplemental bill,
in the case of Charles w. Russell, trus-
tee, against Anita Fisher, of New
Brunswick. The case has been in the
courts since 1908.
The suit is to test the validity of a
mortgage for $4,000 given by Mrs. Will
lam r. Fisher, of Sayreville, to John
A. Philbrick, Freda Hart and others,
on property decided to her by her hus-
band, to secure funds she had advanced
on a brick company of which he was
president. The concern became bank
rupt and Charles w. Russell raj APP
pointed trustee.
1t was declared that the mortgage of
Sc, 900 was obtained on the representa-
ton that the mortgages were creditors
of the brick company, when, it is al
legged, they were not.
Mrs. Fisher afterwards turned over to
the trustee all her property to satisfy
creditors. This mortgage was recorded
against real estate, and the creditors,
through the trustee, seek to have II set
aside.
1t was continued to afford Freda Hart
and others named in the mortgage an
opportunity to be present.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
YOUNG NEWARK PIANIST
is HEARD IN RECITAL.
Miss Norma M. Whitfield
Pleases Friends-Assisted
by Miss Van Ness.

A piano recital was given by Miss
Norma M. Whitfield, of this city, at
Wallace Hall last night. assisted by
Miss Elizabeth Van Ness, soprano, with
Miss Myra G. Lyle at the piano, both
also of this city. Miss Whitfield, who
is an advanced pupil OF Louis Arthur
RUSSELL, made an agreeable impression
upon the friendly audience. She showed
that she had acquired a commendable
command of technique which she used
i~ntelligently in interpreting the various
works 90 her program. She wisely pre-
sented pieces well within her present
grasp, a thing which all budding pian-
lists do not do,
L. must suffice to record Miss Whit
fields list of pieces as follows:
Prelude IN d minor, j. S. Bach;
Largo, OPP. Is, No. 8 (Sonata), Bee
thoven; Seherzo in Il minor, Mendels-
sohn; ''Aufsehwung," Schumann; Noe
turne in i minor, Op. SO, No. l, Chopin;
Waltz IN C sharp minor. Op. 81, No. 2,
Chopin; Ballade in A fiat. Op. AZ, Cho-
pin; Romance, L. A. MacDowell; En-
Automne,' M. Moszkowski; 'Poupee
Waltz, Poldini; Serenade. Borodin;
march from ''Tannhauser," Wagner
List.
Miss Van Ness. we'll known at Mr..
Russell affairs, ave two groups, con-
sisting of the following: welcome to
the Woods Robert Franz; I'm
patience Franz Schubert; Love
Song Johann Brahms; "Springtime,'
Mendelssohn; "a Summer Night" A
Goring-Thomas; "Dost Thou Remem-
ber,' Benjamin GODDARD; 20, Let Me
Kiss Thine Eye" Alexander O Fielitz;
Spring Rapture" Alexander van
Fielitz.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
TROUBLE BREEDER.

LET me see,n %pondered the old store
keeper at Bacon Ridge. "Pacific mean
peaceful, doesn't itg"
"BeIieve it does. JASON" replied the
hal drummer as he helped himself to a
stogie.
WA. il meant anything but peace
full in here last Saturday night"
: How was that"
.NNhy, Hebel Green and Josh Wealth
erby got to arguing over the destina-
ton of the Pacific fleet and before the
argument was ovo thar was a battle
royal and old man Bllkins lost part of
his ear. hi Smith fell into the meal
bin and all but suffocated,s the cat
jumped on the red-hot stove and then
jumped on Grandpap Wheatly's wig
and during the excitement somebody
stole the cash till. PacifcY Wal, II
that means peaceful ia like to know
another word for trouble 7-chicago
News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
This Is Hoodoo Day;
Have You Knocked Wood?

he would crawl into a hole n remain
there.
Cross Your Fingers.
Cross your fingers no matter what
you attempt to dot will help some,
anyway.
Mayor Jacob Haussling threw salt
over his left shoulder this morning and
walked to the City Hall. He was care
full crossing the street; he Will not
transact any important business today.
City Counsel James r. Nugent walked
around his bed seven times this morn-
ing, and he knocks wood before he
does anything; Bob Argue. secretary
of the Board of Education, smiles when
you speak to him and sings 'Enie
Meinne. Minnie Mo- before he answers.
Jake the Barber will spend the day
ON a feather tick on the floor. so that
he cannot fall and hurt himself.
Hoodoo in tho City Hall.
City Treasurer Albert T. Guenthei
is going about today telling his friends
that he don't want to succeed Sheriff
Sommer. because he believes things &c
by opposites today; Comptroller Bach
eller is afraid to make an issue of loar
bonds for fear the city will lose the
money.
Police Court Judge Charles f. Herr
does not want to go ON the bench to-
day and free everyone who comes be
fore him.
1t is a noticeable fact that the "hoo'
doc combined 20 leap year has caused
the confirmed bachelor to shun faii
maids today.
BE careful.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
Friday, the Thirteenth, Is Here
Again-Timid Ones Are
in Dread.

Did you stay in the house today?
If not, did you keep sharp watch for
automobiles?
Did you taboo trolley cars and rail-
road trains?
Did you abandon business tempo
rarlly?
Did you watch lest you contract a
deadly ailment2
Did you fear that your children might
get the measles?
Did you imagine that your house
would burn down?
Why?
This is another Friday to fall OF the
18th of a month. Then it's leap year,
too, and that adds to the timidity oil
some of the bachelors. The combina-
ton of day and date brings to the mind
the horrible scenes of Dante, the day
of the lost hope.
The day will gladden. the hearts OF
those who attend a Thirteen" dinner;
it's a treat to the fellow who goes out
Of his way to walk under a ladder or
holds communication with spirits. that
is, spooks; 1t is a gladstone occasion
for the man who is contemplating
shutting off this mortal coil with the
aid of a gun or a ~rope-nature will heir
him; but it is a bad day for the ordin-
airy henpecked citizen, and, If possible
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-13
ALL NATIONS DEFENDANT
IN HIS 500, OOO,O 900 SUIT,
West Orange Man Appears at
Court House with Strange
Tale of His Wrongs.

ST am bringing suit against the
government of all nations for being
prosecuted against the law of the land"
vas the somewhat startling and am
biguous statement which Joseph Bur-
CESS, of 273 Watching avenue, West
Orange, fired into the Office of the
prosecutors detectives today.
He was directed to the County
Clerks office and file the necessary
papers. He refused to state what he
considered adequate damages.
Burgess afterward went to the Coun-
ty Clerks office, where he sat down
after announcing himself as a prophet
of Israel'' and wrote a long n ranb-
ling paper in line with his talk placing
his damage suit against all nations at
500, 900, 600.
In answer to questions he not only
declared that he was a prophet and the
son of a prophet, but said that he was
the only one on earth.