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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
DARE NOT TELL.
People Whe Know Whore the
Money Went.
Thus Declares E. b. Schermer.
horn, Stubs Appoint0O.
GIVES AN INTERVIEW.
1t Is q BombshelI in Square
Deal Ranks.
Taxpayers We're Already Uneasy
Over Lack of Explanation.

THE people who keep close tab on
state affairs know full well where the
money goes but dare not tell for the
peculiar conditions that exist"
The above startling quotation was
printed by the Joplin Globe. In an in
terview with a reporter for that paper
E. B. Schermerhorn. a member of the
state board of control. made that above
statement. A copy of that paper was
forwarded to the state house this after
noon and exploded like a bomb in the
forces of the square dealers.
1t will arouse among the people that
same old question-where does the
money go? The increase in state taxes
made by the last legislature has caused
an uneasy stir to appear among all of
the taxpayers of Kansas and even after
columns of newspaper material written
by the governor in explanation the
question has not been satisfactorily an
Swered.
Mr.. Schermerhorn, who served two
terms in the legislature and who was
appointed as a member of the board of
control first under E. w. Hoch, and
Stubs, now comes out with the state
ment that there is something wrong
that the members of the present admin
istration dare not tell where the actual
output goes. There appears to be no
satisfactory explanation.
Mr.. Schermerhorn is an appointee
of Governor Stubs and is supposed to
be one of the loyal supporters of the
square deal crowd. He is undoubted-
ly a we'll informed member of the
governors staff of appointees and as
member of the board of control he
has access to thousands of dollars of
state money for the needs of the state
institutions.
He says that the friends of the adj
ministration know full well where the
money goes but they are afraid to tell
for peculiar reasons. What the people
of Kansas have been trying to find
out is-what are those reasons?
1t has been limited at the state
house that a number of other "oil in
spector" conditions may exist. The
fact that ]. w. Ralston was appointed
oil inspector and spent every bit of
his time at home and did not turn
over his hand to earn his salary has
destroyed a lot of confidence in the
present administration 1t was said
today that Ralston appeared before
the governor for a job as elevator
man in the state house but was pushed |
out of this position through other po-
litical pulls.
He had to have a position however, |
and was appointed oil inspector. He
has stated to several men in the state |
house that he was glad he had the new
position because there was no work
to it,
With such a radical statement as
that made by Mr.. Schermerhorn in this
last bomb SHE'LL the people of Kansas
who will have to pay a million dollars
Increase in taxes, are now ready to ex-
oect anything. The more disclosures
The better.
The sensation over these events would
not be so great, or the reaction against
he square deal so sure if there had not
been so much balance and boasting
on the part of the reform leaders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

A short funeral service for nine of
the Mexican laborers killed Friday in
the Santa Fe wreck. will be held at II
O'Clock Tuesday morning from the Pen
well undertaking parlors, Rev. F. M.
HAYDEN officiating The names of the
wreck victims are still in doubt, owing
to the frightful manner in which many
of the bodies were mangled and the
absence of friends or relatives who
could identify them. Mass will be held
at the Church of the Assumption Wed
nesday morning.
The funeral of Mrs. J. F. Buck. who
f4ied at Long Beach, Cal, Saturday.
will be held from the Second Presbyter-
ian church Wednesday morning, upon
the arrival of the remains from Cali
fornia.
w B. Pearson. of BIS Madison street,
died SATURDAY. night of malaria, after
a lingering illness. He was AZ years of
age. Funeral arrangements have not
been completed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
Here's a Raincoat
You'll never tire of.

And it will never go
out of style. - And it
will never let rain or
snowpenetrate through
to your suit. OF course
the picture shows only
the outlines of it's style,
but wait until you see
the nifty new patterns!
You won't believe they
are raincoats at all un-
til you've seen how
they turn off dampness
and water. This is the
biggest seller of the
season and it's from
Hart, Schaffner &
Marx. If it ever goes
Dack on you In any way,
we'll refund your mon
ey. That's the new
guarantee that goes
with all Hart, Schaff-
ner & Marx clothes.
We sell some unusually
good values in rain
coats for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
New York Money Market.

New York. Oct. 1.-MONEY-Money on
call strong, 41zl5 per cent; ruling rate, ~
per cent closing bid "a per cent; offered
at ~ per cent.
Time loans very strong.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper Hzd5
per cent
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at $4S304 So 10
for 60 day bills and at S4.s5.S5 for demand;
commercial bills, $4.S21zd4. S2%. Time loans
very strong, 60 days, 41k614% per cent. 90
days, 1905 per cent: six months. ~ per
cent.
SILvER-Bar silver. size; Mexican dol
lars, 43c.
Government bonds steady. rail
road bonds easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
CONONCHET BURNS.
Sprague Home Destroyed-Loss ST.
OOO,OOO-No Insurance.

Narragansett Pier, r. l., Oct. H.
Cononchet, the home of former Cover
nor William Sprague. one of the most
beautiful estates in Rhode Island, was
destroyed by fire early today. with all
it's contents.
The total loss is estimated at ST.
100000, with no insurance. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sprague escaped without injury.
A large item in the loss was the
antique furniture and many valuable
works of art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
POLITICAL GOSSIP
Senator Hodges Will Run for
Governor.
Gov. Hech's Paper Swallows
Another One.

The policy of the square deal, ii
will be seen, IS to, force the fighting
| against the regulars on the tariff re-
vision issue in six out of the eight
congressional districts. The pri-
maries next summer will make plain
the real strength or weakness of the
square deal, even though no candf-
date enters the list against Gov.
Stubs.
It now develops according. 10 the
Atchison Champion, that Senator
Hodges of Olathe will really make
the race for governor on the Demo-
broad gauge and not strong
partisan. 1t is confidently predicted
that he will poll more Republican
votes than any Democrat in the
square dealers than any other
Democrat.
Speaking of the report that he
would not be a candidate because of
friendliness for Gov. Stubs. Senator
Hodges said:
Il am very fond of Gov Stubs
personally, and 1 believe that much
he has done has been for the
benefit of the people of Kansas, but
I do not like to have man arrogate
to himself all the virtues and all the
credit for the great reforms that
have been accomplished in Kansas"
Ex-Gov. Hoch's paper. the Marion
Headlight. The editor of the Head
light now is associate editor of the
Record. In announcing the merger
Governor Hoch says:
"I. E. Runyan and Charles T. Run
yam, who have been publishing the
Headlight, have a substantial in
terest in the new Record. E. w.
Hoch. who has owned and published
the Record for thirty-five years,
new organization. Homer Hoch will
continue as editor, with I. E. Runyan
as associate editor; Any matter con-
tributed by E. w. Hoch will be
signed with his initials The blame
for all other matter is to be laid
against the editor or associate editor
POLITICALLY, the Record will con-
tinue to be Republican. with no
strings to it. 1t will be controlled by
continue it's advocacy of Republican
doctrine. but will have its say on mat
tiers within the party, without wait
ing for the aid or consent of any ma
ton on earth.
The Marshall county folks are
standing behind the candidacy of w:
G.. Kirkpatrick superintendent of
nomination of state superintendent of
schools at the hands of the Re-
publican party.
Superintendent Kirkpatrick has
taught school in Jackson, Nemaha
and Marshall counties. He has built
nm the Frankfort schools to the
highest rank and has conducted sew
eral successful county institutes. He
has served on the teachers examining
board for the past nine years and
also as president of the Marshall
County Teachers association. The
superintendent is equipped to make
strong showing in the race for state
SUPERINTENDENT next summer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
MAKES A PEA FOR MERCY
On Behalf of Hutch Cave. Jointist,
Now in Jail.

A petition to the board of COM
missioners of Shawnee county pre-
sented by Joseph Reed today, prays
for the release of Hutch Cave,
veteran jointist, from Jail.
Cave has been in since April IL,
1909, sent there by Judge Dana for
80 days and a fine of 500 and costs
OF S88. He has now served 1872 days
and is unable to pay his fine.
AS a persuasion to influence his re-
lease he promises never to sell any
more intoxicants and to live in every
respect the life of law abiding
citizen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
w. A. WHITE IS TO SPEAK.
Accepts Invitation for Kansas City
Semi Centennial.

Kansas City, Oct. 11.-William AL
len White has accepted an invitation
to speak at the dinner in Kansas City.
Kan, October Is, given as a celebra-
ton of the semi-centennial of the rati-
fication by the people of Kansas of the
Wyandotte constitution under which
Kansas was admitted to statehood. Mr..
White has chosen for his subject "Fhe
Old Insurgent-" The dinner is to be
given in the Masonic temple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
IN NORTHERN NEW YORK, TOO.
Forty Cases of Infantile Paralysis
Battle Physicians.

Syracuse, N. Y. Oct. 11.-Northern
New York is alarmed over a disease
which is attacking children. Within
two days two youngsters have died
from the malady, an acute ascending
paralysis. In the vicinity of Gouver-
neur there are forty cases. The disease
first made its appearance three weeks
ago. Physicians are unable to &C
count for it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
odd FelIows at Wichita.

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 1.-THE fifty
second annual session of the grand
lodge of Kansas I. o. o. F., the forty
second session of the Kansas I. o. o.
r. grand encampment and the twenty
second annual session of the Rebekah
state assembly of Kansas will open
here tonight and continue meetings un-
til Thursday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
POLICE COURT NOTES.

Charged with having made forcibie
entry into a place at 4o2 East Fourth
street, Willie Koehler. 16, and Louis
jackson, II, were arrested this morn
ing by officer Lawler and taken to po-
lice headquarters where they were
booked The lads are said to have
stolen carpenter tools from the place.
and they are charged with burglary
and larceny.
Frank Miller a transient, was ar
rested this morning by Officer Penney.
charged with vagrancy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
Mahon Elected President.

Toronto Ont, Oct. 1.-THE conven-
ton of the Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway EN-
ployes of America elected w. D. Ma
hon of Detroit, president. Among the
vice presidents is A. H. Burt of Salt
Lake City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
HERE'S A SECOND ABBOTT.
Little $40 Player Stole Home From
First in Sixteenth Inning.

The Little 80 baseball team defeat
ed the Van Buren, Sluggers at the City
PARK Sunday afternoon by a score of
Z to 6. The game went 6 innings. In
the sixteenth inning Linder singled and
stole second, third and home with the
winning run.
Batteries-310's, Lieberman and
Baker,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

If you can't find your friend on the
street go to Burt's cafe. He's there.
He knows where the best meals are
served. 1O8 East Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

IT bought some property in San
Diego" said a prominent Santa Fe Of
fetal today, 81 know it to be very fine
investment" You will count it among
your lost opportunities if you fail
to see the San Diego exhibit at the Ma
tiona1 Hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

Harry w. Seery has raised on a tree
in his yard at 900 Topeka avenue
Hale's Early peach measuring eleven
inches in diameter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

Arthur Carson. 2O7 Quincy street
an employe of the Independent Tele-
phone Co, has gone to Minnesota or
visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

William Dumford and S. B. Thomas.
charged with having created a dis
turbance in a restaurant at 812 Kan
sas avenue yesterday, were discharged
this morning in police court by Judge
S. S. Urmy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
NIurphy-Pfcfrer Case Postponed.

commission TODAY again postponed ac-
ton on the Murphy-Pfeffer case Chair
man Hermann promised that some
definite action would be taken tomor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

Everything clean. everything straight
as a dye at the Tromp Smoke house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

Following the examinations held al
Holton Saturday at which a class of
twenty mine applicants for city car
rier were given the civil service quiz.
the service will be inaugurated De-
cember L, with three carriers and one
substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

A young lady friend was disappoint-
ed last night when you failed to bring
that box of chocolates. Don't forget
another time. Bankers Confectionery,
104 East Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

New material for suits at Ekberg's.
Nothing but the latest patterns. See
him. Commerce building, second floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

That eleven dollars in fines is the to-
tai of collections in thu court of Topeka
for September is the report of the clerk,
Rad Lee. However. $222.70 in costs,
swell the amount of money earned. The
uncollected fines amount to 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11
LOCAL MENTION.

Cure that sore throat with G. c. Q.
National Chemical Co; 933 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

Latest patterns in wall paper. best
new paints and prompt service found
at G. E. Lawson, 2O8 West Seventh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

Louis, as applications made to the
local civil service commission are re-
ferred there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

1t is no secret People il Topeka
are commenting on the style and snap
of the new fall suits made at the Keis-
ter Tailoring college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

D. B. Simpson has new revolving
sign in his window that is worth
Watching 1t is a novel arrangement
but is suggestive of every department
of the Central Cycle & Supply Co. BUSH
ness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

M. H. Henry will open his American
Boxball alleys Wednesday, October 3.
in the hall at lis East Eighth street.
The alleys are new and latest models.
American boxball is a game that boys
and girls, men and women, fathers
and mothers may all play. In connec-
ton with the boxball alleys there is a
rifle target practice with all new
rifles. Mr.. Henry has one of the neat
est places in Topeka and furnishes an
amusement to suit any persons fancy.
He extends an invitation to his friends
to visit his house for clean wholesome
amusements and try the new game.
The pupils of the ga grade Clay
school, attended the first month of the
school year without an absence. The
faithful little people from this grade
are: Nile Adams, Laura Burkett, Mil
lard Field, Corinne Fowler, Harold
Gall, Florence Garland, Emit Haney,
Elsie Hanson, Walter Veale, Russell
Lagerstrom, Oslo Long, Francis Mack,
Arthur Parkinson, Marjorie Raub,
Paul Smith, Juanita Suit and Eliza
beth Hamilton.
People who make application for
census positions will get quicker re-
suits by addressing the secretary of
the Ninth Civil Service district, at st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

They know how. The Taylor Dress
making school, 900 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-11

1.-THE people who keep close tab or
state affairs know full well where the
money goes but dare not tell for the
peculiar conditions that exist
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
LIKE THEIR BRITISH FoRsEARs.
Southern Mountaineers a Delight to
the Antiquarian.

The antiquarian finds endless inter
est in the British survivals among the
people Of the Blue Ridge and Great
Smoky mountains, which are readily
traced when one begins an intelligent
search. Here is the pattern in bed
kiver' which you have seen. perhaps,
in English tapestry, and which must
have been transmitted from mother
to daughter for two or more centuries.
Here is snatch of song that you
will not easily find in book, but
which harks back to circumstances Of
English town life quite remote from
the experience of the singer. Prof
Shaler of Harvard once found man
in Wise county, Virginia, hunting
with an English cross bow. OF course
he owned rife, as well, but powder
was hard to get, and he had not lost
the tradition of the art by which the
cross bow had been made famous
among his British forbears We say
British because the Scotch and Eng
lish strains are everywhere mingled
in the mountains. The traveller stop
ping at lonely cottage may hear the
mother quiet an unruly child by say
ing; Behave now. son, or Clavers
will get you!" 1t is doubtful whether
the woman knows anything of the
bogey she thus conjures up to hand
the wretch in order but she is really
referring to Claverhouse, the Scotch
rough rider who harried the co7enan
ters in ancient days.-Berea Quar-
terly
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
The Secret Of Happiness.

The moment we set about the task
Of making every human being we
come in contact with better for know
ing us-more cheerful, more coura-
geous, and with greater faith In tho
kindness Of God and man-that mo-
ment we begin to attain the third pur-
pose OF life-personal happiness.
Would you possess the magic
secret of the alchemist which trans
forms all things to gold?
1t ls unselfishness--or, to use bet
ter word, selflessness.
He who goes forth bent upon beng
always kind, always helpful. in the
little daily events Of life. will find all
skies tinted with gold, all his nights
set with stars. and unexpected flow
ers OF pleasure springing up in his
pathway.
And all his tears shall turn into
smiles.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
China Not for Dissection.

To the European nations which par
tfcipated in the grisly Boxer carnival.
that event has proved also somewhat
CT an awakening. The tendency to
treat China as corpse waiting for
dissection has almost passed away.
The disposition to recognize in the
Chinese people rights other than that
of buying western print goods and H.
Eliminating oil, is perceptibly growing.
China's new infant emperor will prob
ably attain a ripe old age before the
much-talked-of national awakening"
is complete. but the situation in the
far east to-day indicates that China
will, at least, be given a chance.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Just a Gentle Hint.

Lowry is a man with moderate in
come and one child, whom he is al
ready sending to French master,
who is accustomed to be paid every
Monday. Recently Lowry sent Henry
10 his lesson without the usual bank
note. That evening the father looked
over the boys exercise, and this Is
what he found Henry doing his best
TO put into Partisan French: Il have
10 money. The week is up. Have
you no money? Has your father no
money? l need money. What is the
day Of the week? The day of the
week is Monday. Does your father
know the day of the week."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
WANTED JOY OF THE MOMENT.
And Was Fortified Against Possible
Pain Of the Future.

Mr.. Philanthropist was passing q
bakery, when he observed a little girl
gazing with longing eyes at some
cakes displayed in the window.
The youngsters wistful gaze was
too much for Mr.. Philapthropist, so he
took immediate measures to satisfy
her longing.
When she had In short order dis
posed OF rich bit OF pastry she calm.
ly asked fer another.
Il should like very much to give you
another" said the kindly man. but
I'm afraid it would make you sick"
Get it for me. anyway" quickly re-
sponded the little girl. II can git all
the medicine / need at the dispensary
for nuthin'."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Experiment Station on Guam.

Guam, which is enc OF the most un-
inviting Of cur possessions, will be
equipped with an experimental station
through the means of which its re-
sources will be investigated and en-
couraged. DIR. w. H. Evans of the
Office Of experiment stations, has Wis
tied the island and selected site for
the station at Agana. The station will
be conducted under the immediate su-
pervis.on Of the Office, with H. l..
v. Costenoble as an agent in charge
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Savings Of Australians.

Australias government savings
backs have $204,S71,324 on deposit,
equal to s4s.55 per capita of the to.
tai population of the commonwealth.
The accounts average $162.75 each.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Almost lndestructible.

rs proof of the lasting qualities
OF cypress, coffin recently was ex.
cavated at New Orleans which had
been buried since 1903, yet the wood
was as sound as when new.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Evolution.

Papa, is it true that we descend
ed from monkeys?" We'll, my boy.
1t is pretty well established that most
OF us have not ascended. THE Bell
man.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Woman's Reason.

10 women dress to please mem"
asks a fashion writer. Partly, and
partly to make other women green
with envy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02
Trim Apple Trees in Spring.

Apple trees should be trimmed
carly in the spring. Cut low enough to
cut of the suckers. Apples should be
picked without being bruised, and put
in crates or barrels, that are well ven
tilated In barrels 1t is better to put
them in layers and fix them so the air
can pass through them. They should
be kept dry.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-01-02

The Greedy Caterpillar.
The caterpillar each month eats food
weighing 5000 timos its own weiTht.