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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Minor Washington items.

Washington, Sept. 24.-The following
fourth class postoffices in Kansas have
been advanced to the presidential
class: Burden, Cowley county; Engle-
wood. Clark county; and Moundridge,
Mcpherson county. The salaries of the
postmasters will hereafter be $1,000,
81 1000 and $1,000 a year. respectively.
]. Witt. postmaster at Gorham, Rus
sell county, has been summarily re-
moved because of serious violations of
the postal laws and regulations. Will
liam w. Sloan has been appointed to
fill the vacancy. Other Kansas post
master appointments follow: Joseph
Timmons at Fort Dodge, Ford county.
vice c. Sughrue, resigned; George E.
Wood at Mingo. Thomas county. vice
B. Wisner. resigned: Mary E. Eccle
field at Welda, Anderson county, vice
r. ]. Wilkin, resigned; Frank H.
Dressler at Quickville, Thomas county,
William H Upper at Rago, Kingman
county: Reuben E. Piner at Menlo,
Thomas county; Charley c. Sweet at
Stockdale Riley county; Lillian F.
Graves at Reece. Greenwood county
Eagle postoffice, Barber county, Kan
sas. will be discontinued at the end of
the present month. The office at Black
Wolf, Ellsworth county, will be abol-
ished at the same time.
Rural mail routes to be established
on December /: Route No. out of
Chanute. Neosho county; route No. l
out of Oakley, Logan county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
RAILROAD NEWS.
"WilI There Be a Car Shortage
This SeasOn2'
Two Diverse Opinions on Con-
ditiOn Given Out.
ONE HELD BY PROUTY
Com Takes a Hopeful
View of Situation.
Other Items of Interest in Rail-
way Circles.
ONE HELD BY PROUTY

Washington, Sept. 24.-No freight car
shortage this fall, but one as soon as
business fully revives. is the view of
Charles a. Pawkett. interstate COM
merce commissioner. "A freight car
shortage by October that will equal
that of two years ago." is the conten-
ton of P. S. Pawkett, secretary and
traffic manager of the Fort Worth,
Texas, freight bureau. Mr.. Prouty
says:
II do not believe there can be a
freight car shortage this year. While
some western railroads may not be
equipped to handle all the traffic offer
ed them, there is a very large amount
of equipment in the country which Will
be available for them. But there will
be a car shortage as soon as business
fully revives.
THE railroads are doing now what
they did four years ago. Then they
stopped buying cars on the theory that
they would not have any more bust
ness than their equipment could ham
die"
Mr.. Pawkett says that the freight car
shortage is beginning to be manifested
in the handling of grain.
IF the market changes to permit
normal movement of grain, look for a
real car shortage in October. Texas
has the greatest cotton and corn crop
in its history and the other crops are
large In the movement of these great
crops in the southwest and the move
ments of general merchandise IN con-
nection, the southwestern lines are FAC
ing a tonnage greater than at any 9TH
er time in history. In the dull season
the railroads. instead of putting their
disabled cars in good condition, let
them remain idle away from repair
shops and there are more bad cars in
the United States today than ever be-
fore"
Mr.. Pawkett is preparing for the Fort
Worth bureau a petition to intervene
in the Texas railway commission COM
plant that the roads have made hori-
zontal advance of about ~ per cent
on all freight rates from interstate
points to Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24

Louisville. and all the defendant rail-
roads connected with the recently
promulgated increased railroad rates
on hay, grain, flour and similar
products from Mississippi river cross
ings to points in the southeast, to
produce not later than Thursday
morning all letters, kilograms and
other correspondence passing be-
tween the various roads since jan
nary 1, 1908, in regard to the pro-
posed increase or passing between
roads and the associations named. A
subpoena was issued directing z. H.
Hinton. chairman of the Southeastern
Freight association. to be present
with all of the correspondence in his
possession bearing on the proposed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
OLD SETTLERS AT CHANUTE.
Annual Meeting of the Pioneers on
Friday, September 25.

Chanute. Kan, Sept. 24.-The an
nuaI meeting of the Old Settlers asso-
citation of Chanute and vicinity will
be held Friday, September Is. in
Library hall. All persons who have
been residents of Chanute or vicinity
for thirty years or more are eligible
to membership in this association, and
are urged to come and share the good
things in store for them.
Last year the dinner of the organi-
zation was largely attended, and a
bountiful meal of good old fashioned.
substantial cooking was spread on two
long tables in the library basement.
So successful was last years affair that
immediate plans were laid for repeat
ing the dinner this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Is DENIED a PERMIT.
An Emporia Drug Firm No Longer
Allowed to Sell Liquor.

Emporia. Kan. Sept 24.-The ap-
plication for renewal Of its permit
to sell intoxicating liquors was denied
the drug firm of Ryder & Protheroe
by Probate Judge McCarty.
In reviewing the case the judge said
in part:
1.-THE league put upon the stand six
reputable witnesses who gave the
names of a number of men who were
seen drunk upon the street at differ
ent times some within the past twelve
months and some quite recently.
1.-THE books of the firm show sales
of intoxicants to all of these men, and
to some of them often"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Indisputable Evidence.

You have read oGepeated statement In use for 80 years. Tt
was IN me early xues 1a the now universally Caston
every deaths the AMBToN 0 EVERY
discover suitable ailments
decrease this distressing mortality In 0ora
the statistics
the 80 and here find enicnt effect
Of the total number Of deaths in New York City 1870 SO
under five Of $780, as $780, 40 1900
cent only. stop o think of it. -
Until appeared Shelves
that Mr. Fletcher has been called
e m S9 % hui T eM S Is
Fl. Fletcher is the only safeguard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
A DIREOroIRE GOWN
Worn by a Woman at Independence
Created Comment

Independence, Kan, Sept. ga
real. live woman with a real French
directoire gown was the sensation in
Independence yesterday afternoon.
The lady in question spent the af-
ternoon shopping and drew crowds
a about each store she entered.
The ladies were conspicuously abb
sent. while the men were very much
in evidence to see the real thing in
sheath gown. 5t
The wearer of the. gown is one of
the attractive members of the COM
pany playing at the airdome this
week. She is to appear in a similar
gown today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
BY SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Sixty Thousand Tons of Coal Afire at
Pittsburg.

Pittsburg. Kan. Sept. 24.-The
sixty thousand ton coal pile of the
Kansas City Southern shops near the
round house is afire and the force of
workmen employed seem unable to
quench the flames. The fire started by
spontaneous combustion.
This pile is one of those stored at
the shops in anticipation of possible
strike among the miners. and has
been held in reserve for possible con-
tingencies.
The work on the burning pile goes
on increasingly night and day. but the
fire has gained such foothold that it
is evident the entire pile will have to
be moved before the flames are quench-
ed. This will be a very great task,
and will consume days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
CHICAGO MAY STAY OUT.
Asked Not to Take a Hand in the
Texas Rate Case.


Chicago. Sept. 24.-Of1cials of rail-
roads which advanced interstate
freight rates to Texas points last
month are seeking to persuade the
Chicago Association of Commerce to
remain out of the big fight over the
increases, which begins before the
Interstate Commerce commission at
St Louis next week. With this end
in view high officials held three
hour conference with the members of
the traffic committee of the associa
ton at the Union League club today.
The railroad delegation consisted of
]. c. Stubbs, director of traffic, and
J. Kruttschnitt. director of main
tenance and operation of the Harri-
man lines; +. B. Boyd. assistant to
the vice president Of the Gould lines,
and J. r. German, freight traffic
manager of the Santa. Fe.
The Association of Commerce, as
we'll as similar bodies in all the prin-
cipal middle west cities have been
asked by commercial organizations in
Texas to join with them in com batting
the rate increases before the inter-
state commission. Members of the
traffic committee did not reach any
conclusion in the matter and gave no
intimation to the railroad men as to
what their attitude will be. The sub
jet will come up for final deter
mination at meeting of the COM
mittee on Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
FOR A NEW WATER PLANT.
Wichita to Vote on an $S5O,OOO Bond
Proposition in November.

Wichita. Kan. Sept. 24.-The ques-
ton of whether the city is to vote
bonds to the amount of $S5O,000 for
the construction of a city water plant
is to be submitted at the election on
the third of November. an ordinance
providing for this being passed by the
council last night.
The report of the expert engaged
last spring to make an estimate of the
cost of a new water plant was made
public last night. The total of his
estimate was $857,S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
NoRroNvmLE's CITY HALL.
The Two Story Pressed Brick Building
Near to Completion.

Nortonville. Kan, Sept. 24.-The
city hall is taking shape and will be
ready for it's roof in ten days. 1t is of
pressed brick, two floors. 40x100 feet,
and will cost $1,000. 1t will contain
the fire department, city offices and a
municipal hall
The jubilee dates are September 90
TO October 1 inclusive, and with the
usual free vaudeville and other at
fractions, will crowd the town.
A ]. Shepard. Santa Fe agent at
Popca City. is spending a week here
in a visit with his father.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
FRUIT JAR PLANT TO START.
CoffeyviIle Firm Will Want One Hun
dred and TNventY-five Workers.

Coffeyvile, Kan, Sept. 24.-The
Mason fruit jar plant in the north
part of the city will start under full
operations some time in the first ten
days of October. About twenty-five
people are employed at the plant now
handling stock. ETC., but when the
plant starts again it will use fully 125
people Most of these will be fruit
jar workers who draw good pay. The
plant has a large pay roll and will
help business considerably when it
gets to work again.
The outlook for fruit jar business
this season is very good and the plants
are anticipating a prosperous winters
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
TO THE WIND RIVER COUNTRY.
Party of Ottawa Men to Wyoming for
Vacation.

ottawa, Kan. Sept. pa party
composed of Elmer Underwood, J. R.
Boardman and Will Angelo leaves to-
day for the Wind River country. in
Wyoming. to spend two weeks or
more in an outing. Thew are going
in the center of the greatest game
country in the United States, but they
may hunt little. The trip is primarily
for an outing and a rest.
The party hunted in the same ter
ritorv two years ago. The country is,
Furthermore, familiar to Mr.. Angelo,
who ranched it down in the foothills
of Wyoming for some years before
coming to Ottawa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
F r ZEE
PI [ [:
CUR
Sent to Demonstrate the Merits of
Pyramid Pile Cure.
What 1t Has Done for Others, 1t Can
Do for You.

What 1t Has Done for Others, 1t Can
Do for You.
We have testimonials by the hun
dreds showing all stages, kinds and de-
grees of piles which have been cured
by Pyramid Pile Cure.
If you could read these unsolicited
letters you would no doubt go to the
nearest drug store and buy a box of
Pyramid Pile Cure at once, price fifty
cents.
We do not ask you to do this. Send
us your name and address and we will
send you trial package by mail free.
We know what the trial package
will do. In many cases it has cured
piles without further treatment. If it
proves it's value to you order more
from your druggist. This is fair. is it
not? Simply write US letter giving
your name and address and we will
send you the trial package by mail in
plain wrapper free. Address Pyramid
Drug Co., 164 Pyramid Bldg, Marshall,
Mich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Countess props Her Title.

London, Sept. 24.-The Countess of
Yarmouth, sister of Harry K. Thaw,
and who recently was granted a decree
MULTIPLYING her marriage. has announc-
ed formally through her lawyers that
she had decided to drop her title and
henceforth will be known as Mrs. Cop
ley Thaw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24

ne saw a bunch of fine, fat quail.
They were so sleek and pretty. and
wish for a gun, and that the quail
season was on. No, he didn't find
gun lying by the roadside, or a notice
tackled on the. fence that he could
shoot quail, but while he was dream
ing the birds flew up, four of them hit
the district church and dropped dead
Then Tom picked them up and had
quail on toast that evening at the
Embellishments Gazette
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Drowned in Bucket of Milk.

Springfield. Mo-. Sept. 24-The 10
months-old daughter of r. o. Middle
mas, a farmer near this city, fell into
a bucket of milk and was drowned be-
fore her parents found her. The buck IT
was on the ground near the back porch
of the Middlemas home and the child
tumbled into it from the porch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
His Back Broken in a Rush.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. 24.-As a
result of conflict between members
of the sophomore and freshmen
classes of the Worcester Polytechnic
institute. Emil Grau, of West War
ham, Mass, member of the sopho-
more class, is at the city hospital to-
day, with his back broken and sink
Ing rapidly. In a rush" Grau fell
and was trampled upon before his
plight was discovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
WEAVER AT WICHITA.
Good Sized Crowd Hears the Iowa
Man Discuss the Tariff

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 24.-General
James B. Weaver of Iowa opened the
local Democratic campaign here We'd
nesday afternoon. A good crowd
heard the general declare for the bank
guarantee law. immediate revision of
the tariff. physical valuation of rail-
roads and election of senatols by
popular vote. His declarations that
La Toilette was the grand old man of
the Republican party was met with
cheers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Iakin.s Livery Barn Burns.

Lakin. Kan. Sept. ga R.
Beaty's big livery barn was complete
ly destroyed by fire. The barn was
insured for $500. The contents of the
barn, including two vehicles. harness
and office fixtures. were consumed.
The stock and contents were insured
for $1,000, and owned by A. Hutton.
Twenty-Five head of horses were taken
out of the harm without loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
LIGHTNING is SEVERE.
Kills a BOY Near MiltOnvale. Also De-
StrOyS Two Houses.

Concordia, Kan, Sept. 24.-During
a thunder storm, lightning struck
John Barrett, sixteen years old. who
was raking hay in field near Milton
~ale, killing him instantly. Lightning
also burned John Johnson's large
barn. south of Concordia, destroying
two house and large stack OF hay
and grain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
ARE PROBING SOUTHERN RATES
Commerce Commission Makes In
vcstigation at Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ca. Sept 24.-sThe Inter
state Commerce commission here to-
day faced a proposition of looking
over the correspondence of the
Southern railroad freight charges
An order was issued at the close of
the first days hearing to compel the
southeastern Freight Association of
Atlanta. the Mississippi Valley Freight
association, with headquarters in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
PLAN FOR ABSORPTION.
Canadian Pacific VIII Likely Take
Over Great Western.

Montreal. Sept. Ex-senator Thorn
as Shaughnessey, president of the
Canadian Pacific. left for Minneapolis
last night 1t is believed here that
he has gone to negotiate the final
details for taking over the Chicago
Great Western, though at the latter's
offices knowledge of the deal is
denied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24

this winter Mr.. Klingberg and Mr..
Zook have fellowships in history and
Mr.. Stelter in English literature. The
three will teach one class a week and
each pursue his study for a higher
degree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
A Good Quail Story.

Fish stories are plentiful. but few
people ever tackle any other portion
of the game field for stories. How
ever, here is a good one Tom Wheldon
tells Last week he visited the jim
Plumb ranch, northeast of town, and
one day as he walked along the road
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-24
Il nj. STUDENTS tn YaIe

Lawrence, Kan. Sept. 24-Frank
L. Klingberg. Ben Stelter and Fred
Zooks all University of Kansas stu
dents, have left for New Haven. Conn,
where they will enter Yale university
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-15
SWELTERING STEAMER
 IS ON TAP FOR TODAY

Most things about the weather today are a little bit unsettled except that it will undoubtedly be warm. Sum mer days have come again." is the pleasant way the bureau states the very unpleasant fact that the pores of the skin which recently were allowed a short vacation. are once more to be put to work.
 If the behavior of the peculiar in- struments in the local cffice has been correctly interpreted, fair weather will be experienced throughout the greater portion of today. slight cloudiness being expected because of the existence of an area of low barometer over the West. That area, however, will prob ably move northward and will not af- feet conditions materially in this sec- tion.
 Everyone became convinced yester- day, If they had not been the day pre- ceding, that all vestiges of the cool ing influence which operated an agency in Montgomery some few days ago had departed this section. The thermom. eter registered a hot 94 and there was enough humidity to ably ahet the heat in bringing beads of precipitation to the brow. not to speak of other places, and foreeful calculations of discomforts to the lips. Ii was just plain summer day with no excuses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-15
GOOD ROADS PICNIC
GATHERING AT LeGRAND TO BE BIO
 EVENT.
County Campaign for Adoption os -ovsrsor,. Amendment Will Get Under Way Next Tuesday. Mixed With
 Social Doines

A barbecue and basket picnic to be held at Le0rand Tuesday. August IS, will be made the occasion for Montgomery County good roads convention. ArranRements are being perfected for bountifu supply of the choicest viands and. with such pala,- able products plentfuily supplied those in charge see no reason why the good roads gathering should not be the biggest and best Montgomery County has ever had.
 committee has been raised especially for the purpose. inviting the best and most forceful speakers to participate and 1t is expected many good speeches will be heard on good roads. Members of the board of revenue will all likely be there
 LeCirand. it is thought by those in charge is the best located point In the county for holding the convention because of its central situation. By reason of its accessibility from all parts of the county. LeGrand was select cd the place for the big cue.
 We want all the good people and those interested in good roads to come and bring baskets" said a member of the arrange ments committee There will be a good time for everybody and a number os inter estlng speeches for good roads"
 number of speakers have already sisnified their intention of attending the barbecue and speaking in the interest of better highways.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-15
FORBES PAYS NO
 ATTENTION TO FRACTURES

Capt. A. c. Forbes the we'll known and popular Montgomery citizen who slipped from street car yesterday af- ternoon when boarding a car for the baseball game and broke both of his arms in the fall, was at his ofice at the usual hour yesterday morning and transacted the days business As if nothing had happened.
 There was a great deal of comment on the courage of Captain Forbes in treating the accident as A matter of little importance and smilingiy declin- ing the serious suggestions that he spend a few days at a hospital while his injured arms were undergoing treatment. |, He can use neither arm but with a competent corps of stenographers he went through with the daily routine of his business yesterday as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
 He had some fever, of course. and was frequently interrupted by friends inquiring about his condition, but with the assurance that everything was all right andl that he was at his office and attending to business as usual. he put in his usual days hard wcGx.
 Captain Forbes says that he has suf- fered some pain and has been incon- venienced slightly by his accident. but that 1t Is not at all serious and he sees no reason why he should lose an hours time at his office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-15
NEW PAPER PROJECT
RUMoR OF NEW DAILY FOR MoN-
 GOMTERY.
Said That Editor Johnson of Samson Ledger. VIII Acquire Outfit of Old Daily States, or Has
 Done So.

A rumor that new morning paper is to be started in Montgomery has been current for three or four days and has caused the usual amount of com- ment that goes with reports of the establishment of new enterprises. and especially If they belong to the quasi public class
 All that has been given out in re- gard to the proposed new paper is the statement of some of the local friends of Editor Ed N. Johnson, of The Sam son Ledger, that he has determined to enter the field of daily Journalism with morning paper in the State Cap- ital.
 The reports declare that the Samson editor has acquired the outfit of the lately deceased Daily State and will use the plant within a few weeks to turn out another morning daily in Montgomery.
 Johnson has been in Montgomery for two or three days and held confer- ences with the owners of the old State plant. Whether he haA decided to take and operate The Daily State outfit in producing a Montgomery morning pa- per or not will have to wait on an of- ficial announcement from him.
 His friends in the city. however, say that Is exactly what he has determined to do. and that the appearance of the new paper is only awaiting the closing up of details.
 Senator Max Hamburger, of Mobile. one of the brightest newspaper men in the State. and like Editor Johnson. a red hot wire in the profession, spent yesterday In the city inquiring into the facts about The State outfit and 1t Is said that if the new venture goes through he will play an important part in 1t.