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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
WILL DISCUSS SOCIALISM
]. GiIberg Organizes ''Civic Uni
versity CIub.'

1. Gilberg. one of the leading
Socialist teachers and orators of the
state. who is now located in Topeka,
ts planning to establish this winter a
"Civic University club" in Topeka, for
the discussion Of economic topics
Mr.. Gilberg says that the Civic
University club" will not be a strictly
Socialist organization. Anybody who
wants to attend can do so, and can
enter into the discussions The
'capitalist" will be welcome, as we'll
as the "laborer." and everybody can
chip In his ideas.
In addition to Mr. Gilberg, one of
the leading spirits of the movement is
DIR. Bronx, who is a single-taxer, but
who is opposed to socialism. The club
Will undoubtedly be productive Of
some very interesting discussions.
The man who has some new economic
theory to expOund will here find
everything open to his arguments.
1t is planned to hold the meetings
on each Sunday evening at Z O'Clock,
at 119 West Sixth avenue. The first
meeting will be on October 4. and the
public is invited. There is no ad-
mission fee.
The first session is to be held on
October and the subjects to be dis
cussed is: First Principles of Value
wealth, land, labor, capital, interest.
rent, wages and property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
TO FINISH AT AUSTIN.
Southwestern Rate Hearing to Shift to
Texas Capital.

ST. Louis, Oct. 1.-The hearing
which the interstate commerce COM
mission is conducting here on the pro-
test against increased freight rates to
and from the southwest, will be COM
pleted in Austin, Texas, and Washing
ton, D. c., according to announcements
made today. The sessions at Austin
will be held late in November and the
Washington hearings will follow at a
time not yet determined. The pro-
ceedings in st. Louis probably will
terminate tomorrow.
This change in programme was de-
cided upon at the request of the Off
GERS of the Texas railroad commission
according to Commissioner Franklin
Lane. The complaints said that many
of their witnesses were unable to
reach st. Louis for two weeks and
counsel for the railways agreed to the
postponement of this testimony r. A.
Thompson, engineer of the Texas COM
mission, took the stand today. He
discussed the construction costs and
present valuation of various railroads
and also the relative values of supplies
and materials as between 1903 and
1903
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
IRICKETT HEARING.
Disbarment Proceedings Again Re-
sumed in Wyandotte County.

Kansas City, Oct. 1.-The question OF
the reputation Of c. w. Trickett, as
sistant attorney for Wyandotte county,
was not taken UP as expected when the
investigation of the disbarment pro-
ceedings against him We're resumed.
ton, said that John 7. Sims, police
judge. who was the first witness. would
not be used to show Mr.. Trickett' 5
character.
Judge Sims was questioned concern
ing cases with which he was connected
in the prosecution of "jointists." In one
Of these Judge Sims said Mr.. Trickett
had taken a judgment after agreeing
not to do SO.
But did you withdraw the answer
you had on file in, the case?" Judge
Sims was asked.
IT thought 1 did but the record shows
did not" he replied.
You have been connected with many
cases with me. Did you ever have any
occasion to believe / did not act fair
Typ" Mr.. Trickett asked.
1--WE had many dealings with you
and on no other occasion mad the M,
slightest reason to doubt your word"
Judge Sims replied.
The prosecution then turned from tho
Joint cases and attempted to show
Mr.. Trickett had withheld $50 from Il
client in 1898.
Here is the pet1tlOn, Sdlu MI. I1oie,
handing a paper to Eugene ware, OF
the commission.
c. F. Hutchings. chief counsel for the
defense, was also examining the pa
pers. -r--5
Here is a motion which shows Mr.
Trickett never claimed the money him.
self. but merely held it for two others
while litigation was pending, said MI.
Hutchings as he handed in another pa
per.
"I'I introduce all the papers" SAID
Mr. Hale with some feeling.
Because the attorneys were unable 10
attend in the daytime the commission
decided to hold night sessions.
The hearing was resumed last night
In the charges, which We're sworn 10 Dy
c. r. Cooksey, it was alleged that John
Perry. an attorney, had a contract with
Mr. Trickett by which they were to di-
vide the fee in a damage suit equally.
When Mr.. Perry was called to TESTIFY
he said it was an oral agreement.
"Mr. Trickett told me could take
STE or a per cent of what was received
after the final verdict. I took the $50
Mr.. Perry said. -.-. r..
Perry was the only witness Who came
last night There is doubt among the
lawyers if the commission can compel
witnesses to attend. Several witnesses
who live in Missouri made excuses. The
hearing will be resumed at Z O'Clock to-
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
HENRY MYERS is ACQUITTED.
Was Charged With Trying to Start
Race Riot in Topeka.

After two hours elaboration, a jury
in district court decided Wednesday af
ternoon that Henry Myers was not
guilty of assaulting Robert Kennedy.
Henry Myers is one of the noble white
youths, who, several months ago, as
saulted Robert Kennedy, an inoffensive
colored boy. 1t was the occasion of the
alleged race riot" one Sunday night.
when a gang of whites chased some
colered boys down Kansas avenue
south from the City park. Kennedy,
a colored boy who has never been in
trouble of any kind before, seemed to
be the handiest victim. and he was
slugged with a rock or other weapon.
The boy was seriously injured and two
young men, supposed to be members
oe the party which tried to Spring
field" Topeka, were arrested and tried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
FIRE AT P0CANTICO.
Gasoline Tank ExpIodes on the Rookie
teller Estate.

New York. Oct. 1.-The gasoline tank
on one of the lawnmowers on John D.
Rockefeller's estate at Pocantico Hills
exploded and completely destroyed it,
setting fire to a house on the place
and burning 1t to the ground. Engineer
Stanley was badly cut on the head.
The explosion and fire caused excite
ment on the Rockefeller estate, and
John D., Jr., and his wife rushed to
the scene. They directed the firemen
in their work of preventing the fire
from spreading to the large stables.
After an hours fighting the flames
were brought under control.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
NEwLANDs FOR PRESIDENT.
Movement in His Support Is Started at
Albuquerque.

Albuquerque. n. NJ. Oct IA move
ment has gained some Roadway among
the delegates to the National Irrigation
congress to put forward Senator New
lands OF Nevada for president of the
next congress. Senator Newlands' con-
nection with the reclamation act and
his interest in reclamation work are
put forward as argument in his be-
half Vice President Barstow. of Tex
as, however. has very strong support
among the delegates from the south
west and is considered the probable
choice.
The resolutions committee appointed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

in the court of Topeka George Owens
entered plea of guilty, and was fined
$50 Myers, the. present defendant, was
also fined $50 after pleading guilty in
open court, but because he thought his
fine was excessive. he appealed to the
district court. The queer part of It
is that he was acquitted in district
court, and found not guilty of assault
ing Kennedy, when he had previously
admitted. in city court that he had
slugged the colored boy, by pleading
guilty to the charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

yesterday held it's first meeting this
morning and began the preparation of
it's report. Resolutions will be intro
duced protesting against certain phases
of the governments forestry policy but
it is not believed likely thai any of
these will get past the committee. Yes
terdaY's extended session following the
attack by Mr.. D. c. Beaman, disar
ranged the set programme and a long
list of papers on irrigation and agri-
cultural subjects occupied the major
portion of the DAYS sessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
A $4,000 LODGE ADDITION.
wichita Masons Soon to Have Finest
Quarters in Kansas.

Wichita, Kan, Oct 1.-Work is to
be started Immediately at the Scottish
Rite temple, corner of First street and
Topeka avenue, on the new quarters
for Albert Pike lodge, A. +. & A. NJ.
Though separated from the other
parts of the building the improve
ments will be in harmony with their
grandeur and magnificence. When
completed Albert Pike lodge will have
the finest lodge quarters in the state
Of Kansas. The plans as projected call
for an expenditure of about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
DID A BIG BUSINESS.
California Exchange Sold 1850 Cars
of Fruit Last Year.

Kansas City. Mo, Oct. 1.-The Cali
fornia Fruit Growers exchange will
close it's first annual meeting here this
evening. Again today it's business was
transacted behind closed doors.
Joseph L. Merrill. treasurer of the
exchange. in an Interview had this to
say of the associations affairs:
The sales of the exchange last year
amounted to. more than IL millions OF
dollars. The fruit was shipped in
1860 cars and when it is considered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
Newsboy Wins His Case.

Chicago, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Record Herald from st. Louis, says:
The United Street railways here lost
a test case in an attempt to keep news
boys off its pay-as-you-enter cars, re-
Gently installed. Jude Pollard decided
Theodore Anderson, the defendant, had
not disturbed the peace within the
meaning of the ordinance. as charged.
by jumping on cars to sell newspapers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
Teachers to Picnic.

Emporia, Kan, Oct. 1.-The teach
ers of the Kansas State Normal have
chartered a special Santa Fe train to
take them to SaffordviIle next Tuesday
afternoon for a picnic. SaffordvilIe is
a small station twelve miles west of
here Every year the faculty of the
Normal holds picnic, which is at
tended by all the faculty members and
their families. Heretofore they have
always picnicked at some Of the picnic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
National Platforms.

A complete pamphlet, of "a pages,
issued by Union Pacific railroad, con-
can, Democratic, Prohibition, Peoples
and Independence parties; also other
valuable and statistical information,
complied from official sources.
A copy will be mailed free by men,
tioning this paper and enclosing two
cents to cover postage. Address E. l..
Lomax, General Passenger Agents,
Union Pacific r. r.. Omaha, Neb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

that nothing but oranges and lemons
are sold through the exchange this
represents an enormous output, or
probably string of cars about $50
miles long. The exchange controls
only about Sc per cent of the Cali
fOrnia crOp''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
Home RuIe for cities

Omaha, Oct. 1.-'Home rule FOR
cities,'' was the subject for discussion
at the morning session of the twelfthL6
annual convention of the League c<fI
American Municipalities. Officials pSl
several cities of the east and middk
west read papers on the subject. u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

grounds near here, but this year the
committee having the event in charge
decided on the innovation of special
train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

When your
food ferments
instead of di-
costing try a
short course of
the Bitters. 1t
stimulates the
flow of gastric
juices, tn u s
aiding diges-
ton and pre-
venting
Heartburn,
Sour Risings,
Indigestion,
s Costiveness.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
IN AND OUT

Nv" smooth strangers, who gave
thelf names as o, g. Roorand William
duncan and claimed to be from Oma-
"n' Neo.' broke into Jail here Sunday
night and the following night broke
out of the Jail and are now gone
from us"
Ihey tried to beat board bill ot
The I'll Captain but the new manager
Mr. Maxwell, got wise before they
were aoIe to make their getaway, and
Night Marshal West took them in
Tow They were taken to Jail To await
action by the district court and Mon
dAy night they concluded to leave, and
leave they did. Finding barrel hoop
IN the corridor, they removed Il few
bricks from the wall and vamoosed.-
Rocky Ford Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
MAY DRILL FOR OIL HERE

- Tue oil well at Lamar proves to
paying proposition, and we have
~. ssuouDt but what it will, and II it is
suu mat a considerable body OF oil
n under that section, a we'll will be
ra "eu IN Granada, in the rear of the
hs brunswick hotel, on land owned
:, Andrew Townsley.
'e'eral out OF town persons, old
!. ,..''aess acquaintances Of Mr.. Towns
d,,.e an nave recently investigated con-
n .us y. In this vicinity and have come
.s.. .ue conclusion that II there is oil
,,a" , Lamar, it will also be found
wound .. Granada.
o,s. a.. !. .lownsley is quite enthusiastic
\ . .ne outlonk and Is confident that
MI result oil will be struck when the
n te' y oepth Is reached. He ie also
!, ,a,.,s .as : opinion that oil and gas In a
,hIs hI',uetaole " quantity will be found in
y. y. :, Vicinity and believes that when
sI,l sI,l''.sIons y are once started, results
~ 4. = = obtained that viii astonlsh
- resideuts. Timss. = n
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
TRIES OUT SAFETY DEVICE

anew lock and block system is be-
xeSperimented with by the Alton
haa In the effort to increase the
aIety OF railroad travel.
ihe new system is operated by
uedhs OF two levers, one Of which
s'efns !, the movements of the train
y one direction and the other the
y ."'ements of the train In the oppo-
de direction.
!, =" operation requires the cooper.
.aoa Oh both station operators, and
.eoiate protection OF trans is ac.
.. ~'ued at all times, regardless of mis-
A.es made by trainmen, train dis.
! s'''aers and operators. The device
= shqu'1e simple and can be operated
!" any employe, knowledge of
',',esiaphy not being necessary. The
y saai is being tested at two points
y y W. sae Alton, on the division south
" Bloomington.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
GoDDlNG IN HOSPITAL.

Canon City, Dec. 4.-John T. Gnd-
ding, late president Of the dcfunrt.
State Bank of Rocky Ford, who was
brought to the penitcnliary Saturday
was this morning taken to the prisnn
hospital where he is being treated for
hstula.
DIR. +. n. Carrier, the prison physI.
can, who is attending him. states
that the case is not necessarily a scri.
Gus one and that it is not probable an
operation will be necessary, although
he may have To remain In the huspItaI
four or five days.
Godding will not be assigned To anv
prison labor pending his confinement
to the hospital and he will not be
compelled 10 wear cunyict's srrIprd
uniform until after his recovery.
Scmi-ut,icial Information has been
received in Canon City by friends OF
Godding that Gov. Buchtcl has prom
ised to make him the recipient Of a
Christmas or New Years pardon or
parole.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
Muma Items
Luther Bolcrlack visited Numa
friends Sunday.

Luther BolerJack visited Numa
friends Sunday.
Earl Schroeder has been quite sick
the past few days.
Louise llerslcn started to her home
in Nebraska last week.
Oscar StOtts left for his home in
Illinois Thursday Of last week.
Fred Rose and Juanita Mcintosh,
of Rocky Ford, were Numa visitors
Sunday.
George Anheuser and VIM. Helms
went 10 Ncpesta Monday, where they
Will work on the canal
Miller and Mundcll have the work
on new concrete block house well
along and expect to have it finished
by New Years.
Rumor has it gently floating that
either Cupid or Leap Year has caused
one of our estimable young men to
choose companion through life, and
will be married ere this year draws to
Il close.
ID. NJ. Mcintosh has bills out for
his sale December -, after which the
family will leave for Montana where
they expect to make their future
home. Many friends and neIghbors
will regret to see them leave, but
wish them well In their future home.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
AN ENTERPRI5INa AGENT.

Now, sir said the agent. Il an
sure have got what you want. Now
here is a new patent paper cutter, siI,
that | am selling for % cents. 1t is
the best on the market, never tears
the pages of an uncut book"
Very nice, ind, ed" interrupted his
victim; but have no uncut books,
and So"
81 suspected that, sir" returned the
agent. That's why I have broush
along this beautiful. uncut copy OF
Fox's Book Of Martyrs Three hun.
dred pages Of elcvating reading, en-.
bellished with beautiful pictures. Jus
the thing for n comfortable in this
superb binding"
Il haven't got center.table," said
the victim, 80 you see"
"Fine!" said the agent. Let me
show you the catalogue of our com
pany's furniture. II is all of the very
best make, and u center-table like that
in the picture on Page 22 Will prove
an ornament to your parlor-"
But l haven't any parlor-1 have
no house, my friend. Consequently"
"Glorious." cried the agent. Il rep
resent the own Your Own Home Com.
pany Of"
"Oh, thunder!" said the victim.
Here's your quarter. I'll take paper
cutter. Judge.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
CHASED AWAY THE MAsHERs.
American Girls Wit Works Better
Than Strong Right Arm.

American girls, whose ideas of indie,
pendence do not agree with those of
the French people, are bothered by
mashers whenever they attempt to go
about unescOrted Ia Paris. No French
girl whose parents have proper re-
gard for her Is ever allowed to do such
thing, and the idea has become i'm.
planted In the native mind that any
young woman who appears alone Is at
least unconventional.
1t did not take young and attrac.
i've American girl long to learn this
TACT when she Travelled around Paris
as she was accustomed to in New
fork. All manner Of men smirked at
her. liit"d their hats, tried to act as
her escort and cadeuvored to begin
conversations.
But every one faded suddenly when
she gave him her aEti-mnshcr treat.
ment. which worked better than n
strong right arm. To each she extend.
ed her hand, palm up, with one Of
those minute bits of fractional cur
rency that they have over there bal.
ancei on her palm.
Poor man" she remarked In hest.
tatIng French. I'm so sorry you're so
poor you have 10 beg. Here's all the
money | have"
No masher ever persisted after that.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
G. A. r. ELECTION

Maregular meeting of the G. A.
! Post, the following officers were
tstied for the ensuing year.
A. Cook, ?. G; W. NJ. Gayctty, 5. V.
nc J. f. Mock, ]. V. Z. G.: j. NJ.
s'ise, Chaplain; j. G. Griffin, Officer
Nlhe Day; T. c. Estep, Onicer OF the
saiic;H. |. Olmstead, Quartermaster;
7 b. Stewart, delegate TO the En-.
|anpment at Trinidad; J. +. Hender-
20, Alternate.
Twas voted to have a public in
sallation OF officers on the evening Of
saturday, January 9th. Comrade
T. H. Chess withdraws from the Post
70 account OF moving to Canon City.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
Total
Live Stock Market.

Special TO The NEW ERA.
Kansas City Stock Yards, Dec. 18th.
The cattle run last week dropped
down after Tuesday and prices were
stronger, regaining the loss OF the
flrst two days OF the week, Run today
is 1000 head, market steady on range
beef steers. strong on cows and stock
ers and feeders. The only weak spot
In the market today Is in fed steers,
although choice yearlngs sold up to
81. so today, highest price yearlings
have made this month. Receipts from
the range country were reduced some
what last week, but still liberal Tor
the season, and there are upwards oi
one hundred loads here today from
Colorado and New Mexico. -Four loads
OF 1OOOtb Colorado feeders sold al 81 w
today. about the top OF the year Tor
range feeders, and other seockers ana
feeders sold at $3.65 to 81 90. Beei
steers from the range are not as iaC as
n few weeks ago, sales today at S3.
to S4.6O, Colorado cows at $40 TO u %
bulls around $3.50, veals up to 10 20
New Mexico cows at S2.35 TO s3'oo'
Trade In stockers and feeders iasV
week was extra heavy for the season.
SIS carloads going to the country from
this market, Il demand sul'lcieho W
reduce the accumulation in the yards
25OO head during the week. and ieaY'
ing a small number In the pens oon-
fidence in the late winter marKeb io'
fat cattle is an incentive toward puI-
ting cattle in feed lots at TINS tinie'
Sheen and lambs added % cents I'D
price last week. and the run OF -S'VoO
head last week was readily disposeu o''
The supply has been below requne
ments OF killers here for some "eeNs'
and the good run of 10000 heaa ne,s
TODAY was well received. LAMBS so'o
steady to ID higher today ne" ,op
nrices for this season paid today ior
lambs MT 800 and $7.25, and for year
linus Mt 5000 Sheep are shade lower
today. iu sympathy with break OF ~
IN 2O cents in the Chicago marKeo W
day. but at that wethers are nrins'.s
a. Ok to 1890. and fed ewes ~ w 10
a. 40. Receipts Of stock ana leeu.ns
uIades are small and prices s1,one,
lambs ,,p to $3.50, sheep and year''heS
up to "a. 40. 4 R,cKARr.
Live Stock Correspondent.
Hov would / hundred calling csros
..s -.... !, ~ ,,ar Chrtstmas presents
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-18
HOUSEKEEPING ONA
BUSINESSLlKE BASIS

1t seems to me quite desirable that
housekeeping should be placed upon a
busiucsslikc basis. More than hal!
the earnings Of the average wage
Garner are spent for food alone. In
spite of this, very few people know
how TO select their food so as to get
the best for the least cost. Years ago
the hOusekcepcr planned the spending
Of money very wisely; but stern neccs-
Sity had taught her how to do IL.
Many housekeepers love bargains,
aud so it comes that sometimes cheap
goods are bought. The old proverb
that 1.-The best is always the cheapest
IN the end" is always true. Many
like If they save cent: for instance,
II the original cost was one dollar.
they think it is "A bargain at ninety
eight or ninety-nine cents. Often
women will waste time and energy
running from one store to another in
rider To save five cents on the pur-
chasing price. 1t is the same in
food, and women will buy cheap food
md then pay large fees for medical at
tendance. Sickness is not always sent
by providence, but is sometimes the
direct result of unwise administration
Of the household affairs.
Every bousekeeper should keep an
account. Many women do not have
five cents they can call their own:
while many man has been ruined
by allowing his wife to have full
control OF the money. l know there
is blame on both sides.
Housckecpers should know some
thing of housekeeping before they en-
ter the business of making home.
If you can do your work little bit
better than someone else, that work
is always source of delight to you,
and it matters not what the work is.
Every young woman who intends to
marry should make it her business to
master some of the problems OF house,
keeping.
We cannot all be great singers, or
great artists, but III we do our work,
even If it be scrubbing floors, better
than someone else does it, IL is always
source of more or less pleasure, and
it is respectable.
This subject Is one that is much
more Important than the general
public think.
The getting OF the income, mans
work, is IA subject of great deal of
Importance: while the spending of the
income, woman's work, receives very
little attention. 1t is true that the
man provides the income; also true
that the woman spends it. Comfort,
ease, and happiness depend as much
upon the spending of the money as
upon earning it.
To put housekeeping on a business
basis we must know the real impor-
tancc Of the subject so that we may
respect it.
MARY +. RAusCH,
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins.