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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
Another Chapter in the Central
Branch Controversy.
Webb McNall Talks Plainly to
Kansas Board.
ARE ANXIOUS TO KNOW
Central Branch People Want
Proof of Actual Work.
Second Crusade of Enemies OF
Missouri Pacific.
ANXIOUS TO KNOW

Once more the residents of the fer
tile Central Branch territory rise up
IN rebellion and declare that they will
not vote for such men as John Dawson
and the present trio of railroad COM
missioners if they persist in defending
the actions of the Missouri Pacific in
repairing their lines in Kansas.
The latest epistle arrived this after
Eoon from Webb McNall. who is the
acknowledged leader of the Insurgents.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Nc
Nall is the organizer of the anti-Mis-
souri, Pacific gang and he is the man
who gave the State Journal such red
hot interview not long ago on the pres
ent condition of the Central Branch
and its mother, the "Miserable-Pa-
Cific''
Here is what Mr.. McNall says in be-
half of his flock along the shiny steel
path of the Central Branch:
Gaylord, Kan, Nov. 2, 1909.
10 the Editor of the State Journal:
'In the Journal of the 9th. you
state that next Tuesday afternoon he
United Commercial Travellers associa-
ton of Atchison will meet with the
state board of railroad commissioners,
il an attempt to force the Missouri
Pacific railway to repair and improve
the track, and the service of the Cen
trail Branch of Kansas.
And the Journal states that the
railroad board desires to have it men
toned once and for all that the Mis-
souri, Pacific is doing all in it's power
at the present time to repair their
tracks and service in this state. Con-
siderable money has been spent on the
main line and more money and men
are on the way.
1.-THE Journal further states it is a
we'll known fact that the Missouri Pa
cific is trying to establish credit and
with the money fix up its lines in this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
CURED NEURALGIA OF STOMACH
Mighty Mi-o-a; Magical and Infalible, Stops Stomach
Distress in Five Minutes.

Read what the stomach prescription
sold by druggists did for Mr.. Bridges.
"I want to give my personal testl-
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truly a wonderful remedy, and has
done me a world of good. I tried two
doctors, one of whom called my case
sastraIgia, and the other neuralgia OF
the stomach. I have tried different
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noticed your ad in one of our daily pa
ners and thought I would try it. After
a. brief time the pains left me and my
appetite was good and very soon got
so that 1 could eat anything. And now
if at any time 1 feel indigestion coming
on, I take the tablets for a few days
and il is all dispelled. I always rec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
Any Man Or Woman Who Is Thin
Can Recover Normal Weight
BY The Remarkable New
Treatment. PrOtOne.

without result. had been thin for years.
and began to think it was natural for
me to be that way. Finally I read about
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
BERN HAS ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Town of 800 Population Has Modern
Illumination.

Bern. Kan. Nov. 4.-This little
town of less than 800 people-not
even incorporated, handsomely sup
ports an electric light plant. The
original plant cost the. Steiner
brothers $4,000. The system has
about 500 lights, some arc. but most
of them 16 and 80 candle power
bulbs The return from the system is
$3.50 per month, with $50 per month,
or 50 per night expenses, making a
clear profit of $50 per month to the
owner. The old plant burned to the
ground some months ago with in
surance only to about half its value,
but after a short time with the oil
lamps the people urged the present
owner, Ernest Gerber. who had only
purchased the plant few months be-
fore, along with some financial aid
from the former patrons. to rebuild.
One store, Nusbaum & Miller,
probably the largest in Bern, occupy
ing three floors. pays only $3.50 for
lights. More than 40 lights alone are
used to decorate the two large main
floor windows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
DEMAND FOR RAILROAD MEN.
Increase in Freight Business Causes
Dearth i'm Trainmen.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov 4.-Increase
in railroad freight business through
the demand for grain cars and men to
handle them has caused a dearth of
railway trainmen. Reports given out
today at the office of President Lee,
Of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men, indicate that thousands more
brakemen and switchmen are needed
than can be supplied. Requests from
the railroads, sent direct to the union
have many of them been denied, ow-
ing to the fact that practically every
man is now working full time and
even overtime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
WOMAN WOULD BUILD ROAD. =
Puts Proposition of New Line Up to
President Ripley of Santa Fe.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-Miss Frances
Storrs, of Dimmitt, Texas, will build
a railroad, if she cannot find any one
else to do it. She called at President
Ripleys office today to see if the
Santa Fee would operate a line SIS
miles long, connecting with that line
in Lovett county, provided she would
build it. Eventually she means to
have the road extended to the gulf
if the Santa Fe does not extend its
lines from the Pan Handle. Years
ago Miss Storrs bought a dozen or two
sections of Pan Handle land at so
cents an acre, and now she wants to
get her farm products to market. She
has raised subsidies for the road
amounting to 100000, Dimmitt alone
giving $4,000. Miss Storrs left for
New York today to interest capital in
her venture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04

had been worked through and the
young man was working near the side
and slipped, throwing his right hand
i1-to the machinery. The arm was
caught and lacerated in a most terrible
manner.
The young man showed considerable
fortitude in bearing the pain, as the
flesh had been torn loose and the bones
were miserab1y crushed. His fellow
workmen had provided temporary
bandage which kept the young man
from bleeding to death,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
HoRsETHIEF MAKES ESCAPE.
After Pleading Guilty T. III. RawIihs of
Hutchinson Broke Jail.

Hutchinson. Kan, Nov 1T H
Rawlins, a self-confessed horse thief
under a 7-year sentence in the peni-
tertiary, escaped from the county jail
by prying a sheet iron plate off the
ceiling.
Rawlings was arrested in Oklahoma
City ten days ago for stealing a team
of horses from Hutchinson liveryman.
His wife and four children were ar
rested with him and he pleaded guilty
on condition that they be given their
freedom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
LOWER RATES ON CANDY.
ConfectiOncrs Win Point From the
Santa Ee

Chicago, Nov. 4.-Cheaper freight
rates on confectionery shipped over
western railroads from Chicago will
&c made as the result of an inquiry
made by the interstate commerce
commission into complaints made by
the National Confectiorers' association
against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe and other western railroads The
railroad companies agreed to comply
with the demands of the manufacture
ers to lower freight rates on sweets
shipped to western cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
GLASS FACTORY TO OPEN.
Independence Plant to Be Fired Up
After Two Years Idleness.

Independence, Kan. Nov. 4-After
being closed down for more than two
wears the big Midland window glass
plant is to be fred up and operated
the rest of this season. Fire Will be
started in about a week and 1t is
hoped to have the plant ready for
blowing glass within month or less,
Thirtv-six shops will be operated and
the starting of the plant will give en-
ployment to from $50 to 200 men,
directly and indirectly.
The repairs on the big factory are
now under way. and will be hurried
as fast as conditions will permit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
Gains 80 Pounds
In 80 Days
Remarkable Result of the New Tissue
Builder Protone. In Many Cases
of Rundown Men
and '. Omen.
Prove 1t Yourself By Sending Coupon
Below For A soc Package, Tree.

by George never saw anything like
the effects of that new treatment, Pro
tone, for the building up of weight and
sost nerve force. 1t acted more like a
known gentleman yesterday in speaking
of the revolution that had taken place in
his condition. Il began to think that
there was nothing on earth that could
make me fat. 1 tried tones, digestives,
heavy eating, diets. milk, beer, and almost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
FACES TERM IN COUNTY JAIL.
"Aunt Jane'' Williams Finally Con-
yieted of 3Bootlegging."

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. Aunt
Jane" Williams, a negress who has
been arrested numerous times for the
violation of the prohibitory law, but
who has been successful heretofore in
evading Jail sentences, is at last face
to face with the Douglas county jail
Aunt Jane was charged with main
tanning a nuisance, and with having
Illegally sold intoxicating liquor to GER
tain university students She appealed
from the decision of the police court
and the district court has held that
she is guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04

ommend Mi-o-na to any who are suf-
fering from dyspepsia or Indigestion.
want to express to you my sincere
thanks.''-C. P. Bridges, 8 Haddington
Place, West Lynn. Mass, February IS,
1909.
If any reader of the State Journal
is suffering from indigestion, belchfng,
gas on the stomach, heaviness, sick
headache, coated tongue. they should
get box Of Mi-o-na today. M-o-na
gives instant relief in stomach distress;
but it does more; it builds up the stom-
ach and makes 1t so strong that in a
few weeks it will be able to digest
hearty meal without any outside aid.
Mi-o-na is sold on the money back plan
by leading druggists everywhere. Test
sample free from Booths Mi-o-na, Buff
falo, N. Y. - -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
SYLVIA MILL REBUILT.
For Years the Old Elevator Has Been
in Litigation.

Sylvia, Kan, Nov. 4.-The Sylvia
Grain & Elevator company has just
completed extensive improvements at
their mill, and are finishing large
new elevator and constructing two
large cement storage tanks for wheat.
For years the old Sylvia elevator was a
source of litigation and contention.
After being idle a long time while
the litigation was in progress, a new
company composed of three young
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04

men, Arthur Carey, o. G. Hinshaw and
NJ E. Human, has been organized ana
they are making a success of the plant
The mill was enlarged, modern ma
chinery installed and it is now one of
the best of the smaller mills in this
rart of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
CONFERENCE FAvoRs LODGES.
That Is as Long as They Do Not Usurp |
Place of Church.

Salina, Kan, Nov. AT the Meth
odist conference in this city the relation
of the lodge to the church was the
subject of much discussion, and finally
ended in the conference deciding that
lodges were a good thing as long as
men do not let them take the place of
the church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
COLLEGE ATHLETE is DEAD.
Edwin Peters of Emporia Was X. U,
Baseball Player.

Emporia, Kan. Nov. 4.-Edwin
Peters, the oldest son of E. r. Peters,
died at the family home here after a
three weeks illness with typhoid fever.
He was a sophomore at the State
university. Peters was captain of last
years freshman baseball team and was
a member of the Phi Delta Theta fra
ternity. He was taken sick in Law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
LOST ARM IN ALFALFA HULLER.
Leonard ToIrnberg OF Mcpherson Met
With Bad Accident.

Mcpherson, Kan, Nov. 4.-Leonard
Tournberg, an 1S-year-old boy, slipped
while working on an alfalfa huller and
Taught his arm. mangling it in a ter
rible manner. The top of the stack
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
Hogs worth as Much as Cows.

Norton. Kan, Nov 4.-E. c. Allen,
who lives six miles southeast of town,
sold two hogs to B. w. Harmonson
which brought S54.40 each at cents
per pound. ss1Aiss@-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04

all the
regarding the
of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04
Holy Rollers Headed fer Topeka.

Wichita, Kan, Nov. 4.-The Holy
Rollers are gone, bag and baggage.
Forty of them left for Topeka over
the Rock Island and some sixty more
got off later. For year they have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-04

been living in Wichita and preaching
the gospel according to their belief.
Now they have gone to Topeka to
preach there. ID.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-06

between the compass and the Iubber spoint.
and looked Howard in the face. but said nothing.
The captain. however. looked at the compass just
as the yacht had drawn within hang distance, and
berated him soundly. But the near proximity OF
that long, rihed gun had wrought a psychological
change in Howard. He forgot that he was shang
stance, and remembered that he owned that big
fast yacht the quarter, that every man on board
of her his pay roll. and that dollar for dollar
she was worth more than the ship. At times. such
thoughts helpful.
"You go straight to the devil" he answered. I'm
about through steering for YOU" Then he hailed
the yacht
yacht ahoy come alongside and sink this ship
if they prevent me leaving her.
= WHAT" Numbered the captain, drawing back
that mighty fist. But he did not launch 1t. Howard
dropped the wheel. sprang toward him. and before
the captain had realized that sailor would dare
assault him, planted his fist in his solar plexus
with force that sent him Keeling and gaspng,
mentarily deprived Of breath. against the quarter
bitt.
Lay aft here. one man. to the Wheel" called the
mate; then turning OF Howard, he said. softly
and intensely:
Jump Jump quick"
ed the house. Here. on a raised platform. was .
chance that he could be and heard on board
his yacht and he could not yet assmilate the mates
attitude The capain, red in the face with rage.
followed Howard to the top of the house, and q
man came running aft to the wheel, now held by
the mate. The second mate came, too, but. at the
sign Of the mates raised hand, forbore to join in
the conflict.
"Quickstep ahoy!" came voice through the meg
aphone-a voice with the strange woody, yet clarion
tone that the megaphone gives to all voices. You
have on board that ship man named John Howard.
Produce him at once, or l will fire upon you"
Howard just caught glimpse OF the yellow clad
figure holding the megaphOne; then his attention
taken by the wrathfu skipper of the ship. who
also paid attention to the megaphone.
Damn your heart and SOUL you dog" he bel
lowed. "Youll hit me. will you? Now. take it."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-06

Overheard with you sir" called the nate. Over
you so. They lowering boat Don't make
again. They sent that shot across the bow.
but they'll hit us with The next That fellow means
business"
Howard looked around The whole ships COM
pany demoralzed. for merchant sailors are not
accustomed o fire
The yacht was sauarely abreast. and the yellow.
clad figure again posing the mesaphone.
Are you going to produce John Howard. or shall
/ fire again and again until l sink you?" came the
voice through the megaphone.
Don't fire." answered the mate Hes coming"
Then Howard: Now, MIR. Howard. jump. The
boat will pick you up
Howard. looking squareiy at him. a twinkle
in his eye.
Il knew at the first you all right. Mr.. How
ard" said the officer land say take Il back.
You're man. and you can do me when l haven't
the knuekles But JUMP. they'll fire again.
compliment"
He stepped to the monkey rail. looked back at
the PROSTATE form of the giant he had knocked
out then calling out general good-by to the men.
took the leap into the sea- 1t was a short swim to
the oncomng boat; his men gathered him In. and
pulled back to the gangway.
+ At the gangway the first mate welcomed him.
Howard wrinsing his hand where's the captain! =
Very ill in his berth. Mr. Howard"
Ill? What's the matter? Anything serious!"
Nothing but nerves. think. sir Got to worrying
the consequences OF stopping q ship the
high seas, and broke down."
But I'm responsible. You got my bottle mes
sage, didn't your
"Yes, sir: Mr.. Fairman got It, and referred the
matter to He explained the situation. to the
skipper and me-piracy the high seas. No one
but a seaman appreciate what that means. I
weakened myself. sir. when 1t to the pinch. !"
You weakened. Then who had charger"
"a passenger We brought along sir. A friend
OF yours, I think"
Where is he?" asked Howard, looking around.
Down the after cabin sir"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-06

But Howard did not take it His schooling had
reduced him to the Age Of Stone, where conflicts
decided by the strongest beak, TOOTH or club
claw brain. And strongest Of these attributes In
him was the brain he endowed with, and he
used it. 1t the greatest battle of his life There
were no brass knuckles with which to contend.
nothing but the and grip of giant; and he soon
found that by avoiding the last there little to
fear from he first There was clear space; his
skill at boxing ayaileo him; he lodged, tented, ad-
vanced and retreated getting in occasional blow
the square countenance of the skipper. and es-
capting. by quick contortions his forceful lunges
Little by little he tired him out, and when he had
him purple and painting. he assumed the offensive.
He struck him once heavily on the jaw. and the
skipper reeled. too dazed and choked with rage to
even curse him Howard was momentarily deferred
In the attack by the voice of the mate, shouting:
Hey. don't fire that gun! Wait little" Then he
followed with q second blow. just a report rang
out. and the skipper with closing eyes. went down.
Unmindful OF the confusion following that shot How
ard sprang forward and stood over him. but the big
skipper did not move.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-06

Still dripping wet. Howard descended the con-
panion. and stumbled over a long, yellow oilskin
coat dripping its share OF moisture on his velvet
cabin carpet Seated at the table. with head bowed.
was a figure crowned with q yellow sou'wester But
it not harmonious picture-that figure. and
face, Hnd heaugear. The ouwester did not seem
fitting. and correct adjoining the quivering head of
a girl, shaking and collapsing in Mysteries And
Howard only realized it when a flushed and embar-
raised face looked up at him. It was Mabel Ross.
Mabel" he exclaimed. ~How-why, was Il
your"
Oh. john" she said. as she struggled to her feet
did kill anyone? Ha: the ship sunk?"
NO." he answered, taking her in his arms; you
didn't hit her"
But aimed right at her" The girls big eyes
opened wide in protest and doubt
THAT is why" said Howard. smiling into the
eyes, that shot went across the bows. But Mabel.
do you know what you are? You q pirate un-
der the law. And l. We are likely to bo
hanged electrocuted. imprisoned for life. But
! don't care"
Neither do l." she answered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-21
EAST CHICAGO AND
INDIANA HARBOR
INDIANA HARROR

Claude Shores returned yesterday
from a ten days vacation at Martins
vile, Ind, where he was resting up and
taking the baths.
School shoes for boys and girls. I
am showing a big and complete line Of
all solid leather shoes that will stand
the wear and tear for less money than
you ever bought them for before. Call
and see them before buying elsewhere.
Julius Nassau. the Indiana Harbor
shoeman, Commercial Club block, 1920
Guthrie street. m-w-s-tf
Mrs. E. W. Perry and son. Frazier.
left a few days ago to visit Mrs. Perry's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier, at Dover,
Del.
Mrs. A. K. Perkins and children will
leave next week for MartinsviIe, Ind,
where they will spend few weeks at
the Highland hotel with friends
Hats! Hats Hats. Now is the time to
buy a new fail hat. have them in all
colors in the new styles. Prices lower
than ever. julius Nassau. the shoe
man, Commercial Club Block, 1920
Guthrie street. m-w-s-tf
Friends of Miss Maggie Calvin of
Drummond street will be concerned to
know that she has been obliged to re-
turn to st. Margarets hospital, where
she was for SO long following an opera
ton for appendicitis, for another opera
ton. Yesterdays operation is believed
to have been successful, and the patient
is said to be doing we'll
Julius Nassau, the Indiana Harbor
shoeman, carries a complete line of
men, ladies, boys, girls and children's
up-to-date shoes. make a speciality of
Florsheim shoe for the man who
cares. m-w-s-tf
Jack tombstone, son of Mr.. and Mrs
j. l. tombstone, who some time ago
left st. Margaret's hospital after an op-
Grafton for appendicitis, is getting
along FINELY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-08-21

Indianapolis. Aug. q. American
track record were kicked into the dis
card yesterday afternoon when Lewis
Strang, driving his Buick blue Streak"
captured the 100-mile race for the G.. &
J. trophy in 1:32:4S $40 The event
which marked the final struggle Of the
day on the new motor speedway was a
walkaway for the hero of Savannah
Lowell and Briarcliff road grinds, and
at the finish he was clinging easily to
a lead of over ten miles BY winning
in this remarkable time Strang estab-
ltshed an average of over sixty miles an
hour. breaking records that hitherto
had stood like adamant
Strang's long enduring hoodoo van
ished yesterday and the great pilot
handled his machine in that style for
which he became famous on two CON
tinents during the seasons of 1907 and
1908. He never even hesitated during
the contest His team mate, George
De Witt. also driving a Buick, ran sec
ond. with Stillman in a Marmon, third.
Seven cars started for this event. in
Guiding Marions, driven by Monsen and
Stutz; Marmons, with Stillman and
Harron up, and the Bucks, handled by
Chevrolet, Strang and De witt. Bur
man, winner of the 250-mile race in
which Bourque and Holcombe lost the,,
lives failed to appear, though nomI-