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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

ions upon matters of public concern
can be extracted without the use of a
corkscrew. Hopkins is the kind of
man the people want. He is well quail
fed to fill the position of lieutenant
governor. He has considerable ex-
perience as a presiding officer. AS
speaker pro tenn of the last house Of
representatives. he was marked sue
cess He presided with impartiality.
and yet with vigor and firmness. His
influence In the legislature was always
exerted and felt on the side of good.
honest government. 1t was not neces-
sary to keep tab on Dick Hopkins and
If he is elected lieutenant governor, It
will not be necessary to keep tab on
him. The people can feel safe at all
times, that Dick Hopkins will be found
fighting their battles and using his in
fiuence In thier behalf at all times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
AFTER THIRTY-FTvE YEARS.
xansan Fails to Joke Brother When
He Finds He Has Aged.

Colorado Springs, Colo, July "a
When b w. Alsbury, a farmer of
LENA. Kansas, arrived in town this
morning, he chuckled to himself over
the Jolt he expected to bestow upon
his older brother, c. T. Alsbury, 1910
East Boulder street. B. w. is IS and
his brother was 80 last month The
two have not met for 35 years, and
when B. w. walked up with jaunty
swagger to the home of c. T. he could
not resist the temptation to have a
little fun
It gave him distinct shock at first
TO ind c. T. looking so old. Someway,
he knew it was foolish, but he had ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

pected to find man in his prime. with
the air of assurance and the energy
of As. After that he hadn't the heart
to carry out his joke and pretend he
was just a stranger. and in the shame
faced voice of the penitent youth
caught in prank, B. w. said:
Charles, here's your little BROTHER
And then there was a talkfest such
as people experience but one in a life
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
"a NO. IL NOW IN CALIFORNIA.
Famous Traveller Has Hard TIP over
New santa Fe Cut-Off.

San Bernardino, Cal. July 2S--
"a No. l." the famous tramp whose
name has come to lead the list OF
UNIQUE characters. and which is to be
found written on some wall or build
ing in practically every town, city or
village in the country. made his first
trip over the new Santa F'e cut-on ana
arrived in San Bernardino this morn
ing. Riding on the bumpers. which
has been his means of travelling for
over twenty years. he came into Col
ton and a few moments later started
towards this city.
His trip was from Albuquerque, N.
M. and according to his own state
ment, he has never experienced more
difficult trip, as he found the railroad
detectives the most watchful on this
line that he ever tried to set the best
Of The fact that three weeks was
consumed in the endeavor to reach
this city from Albuquerque is an indi-
cation of the hard work he had in
getting here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
Identifies kansas Tyhieres.

Waterville, Kan, July 23.-G. w.
Funds returned from Wymore, Neb,
last night, where he went to identify
silk goods stolen from his store here
last week. Three thieves are under
arrest there. The band made its
headquarters in Wymore and has been
robbing stores in Clyde, Belleville, Wa
terville and other places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

ager of the Missouri Pacific; Judge
w. L. Chambers of Washington, and
Mr.. Ryan. Mr.. Sullivan voted in
favor of the railroad, Mr. Ryan voted
in favor of the telegraphers, and
Judge Chambers will cast the decid-
ing vote next week. The telegraphers
ask an increase of 10 per cent in
wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

and heroic or meritorious service,
whether in or out of the usual line of
duty of the employe, will be rewarded
by further credit allowances. A defin-
lite limit to demerit records will be es-
tablished to indicate the unfitness of
an employe to be retained in the
service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
LA CYGNE VETERANS TO MEET.
Preparing for Linn County G. A. r.
Picnic in September.

LaCygne. Kan, July 23.-The an
nual reunion and three days'-encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Re
public in LaCygne has been fixed this
year for September 14-16, and an as
sembly is being planned that will out
class any previous attempts.
The crowds that gather in LaCygne
for this autumn picnic each year are
made up of Linn county folk and their
friends, and it is a season of cheer and
good will. 1t is favorite home COM
ing time any many will come from a
distance to meet the old friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
Phil Campbell Is Sick.

Independence, Kan, July 23.-Con-
gresham P. P. Campbell, who was
scheduled to make a speech here Sat-
urday, returned to his home In Pitts
burg on account of illness. He is I'M
der the care of a physician and may
not be able to make any more speeches
this campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
TELEGRAPH DECISION SOON.
Washington Man VIII Make Award for
Missouri Pacific Operators.

Atchison, Kan, July 23.-Frank
Ryan, railroad commissioner, said here
today that the board OF arbitration to
dust the controversy between the
-,fissouri Pacific and its telegraph
operators will render a decision next
week.
The Rrsard consists of three MEM
bers-A- w. Sullivan, general man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
Forsaken in fppodIand. Wany,e.

independents, Mo-. July 23.-ArA.
Ada A. Burwe&l broHSht suit for di-
vorce from Moses T. Bdrwell in indie
pendence today charging desertion.
They were married. in this county in
1904, but, Mrs. Ezrwall mNtsA her hus-
band deserted h6t ana h1H - tRsaat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
Traces of Denison Robbers.

Valley Falls, Kan, July 23.-A rail-
road velocipede, on which the men
who robbed the Denison bank July 8,
escaped, was found last night in a
pond east of here. A shotgun also was
found. The robbers took $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
ANGERED HE WOUNDS BROTHER
Lawrence Lad Resents Punishment
and Shoots Through window.

Lawrence, Kansas July 23.-Roy
Wright, II ears old, in resenting pun
ishment inflicted by an elder brother
for I slight offense, fired a shotgun
through a window at him. wounding
another fSotNer. Ehoet. Eerhaps fatal
".
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
HIS $3.50 DIAMOND STOLEN.
j. H. Dana of CoffeyvilIe Loses Stud
to "Penneyweighter.''

Kansas City. Mo. July 23.-J. H.
Dana of Coffeyville. Kan, an attorney,
found himself in a crowd last night
at Eighth and Wyandotte streets.
When quiet was restored he discover
ed that some one had "nipped'' the
diamond in his shirt front. 1t was
valued at $3.50.
He told his story to the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

See ]. THOMAS LUMRER CO. for
lumber and DEWEY PORTLAND CE-
MENT Guaranteed the best manu-.
"a cfured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

children at Goodland, Kan, in Deem
Der. 1907 The custody of the children
is asked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23
A DOLLAR FOR KANSAS WHEAT.
Record Price This Season for New
Grain Paid at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, Kan. July 23.-For the
first time this season a dollar was paid
for new wheat here yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

Everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-23

Items for the East Topeka column may
be telephoned to IND rhons l751.l
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
TENDERLOIN OF
new YORK RAIDED

New York, Sept ga police de-
scent on the tenderloin in the early
hours today was full of spectacular
raids on alleged illegal resorts. Plain
clothes men swarmed through the
district and arrests were made right
and left. Two police stations were
crowded by prisoners taken in the
raid and as a result of the roundup
of women of the district found on the
streets during the night,
The activities OF the official force
caused great excitement. the tender
loin crowds following the raiders
about and waiting the results of their
operations. Agents of Raymond Fos
dick. commissioner OF accounts,
Investigation In the tenderloin condi-
tions brought about by acting Mayor
Mitchell's recent complaint against
Police Commissioner Baker. were ont
in numbers following the course Of
the police and seeking evidence for
the grand jury probing Of gambling
and Vice condition now In progress.
1t was expected that Commissioners
Baker would be one OF the witnesses
called by the grand jury today.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
CONFIDENCE. MEN
WIND Up IN JAIL

SALT LAKE. Sept 21.-Two husky
youths both under 90 years OF age.
put over a little confidence game on
j F. Gardner. the Main street cloth
Ter. Yesterday that showed much in
gcnulty AS result Gardner is out
one suit OF clothes and the boys are
in jail.
Their names are Roy Whitfield and
George Smith. They We're arrested by
Detectives Golding. Wilson and Schul-
&c this morning near Commercial
street and Second South Smith was
wearing one OF the suits.
Yesterday afternoon Whitfield and
Smith entered the clothing store and
asked TO sec some new fall suits. They
were shown the stock and picked ont
two OF the latest cut and highest
price. They asked to have them sent
10 44i East South Temple street. col
lect on delivery 's A boy went to that
number, rang the bell and Whitfield
answered Just wait minute he
told the boy as he took me clothes,
until ] get the money"
The boy would have been waiting
yet II ncighbor seeing him ringing
the door bell franucally had NOT
walked over and told him the house
was vacant Mr.. Gardner remembered
the two men and furnished the police
description Yesterday afternoon.
The other suit OF clothes has not vet
been recovered
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
CHILD IS KILLED
IN MERCUR TRAIN

SALT LAKE, Sept. 21-A child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Baxter, said to be OF
Lehi was instantly killed, and three
persons were seriously injured in
wreck that occurred On the line of
the salt Lake & Mercur railroad. run
ming from Fairfield TO Merc1H. AT 2:30
o'clock Monday afternoon. when
broken fish plate caused the derail-
mont of the passenger coach on the
train and hurled the coach down a
steep embankmeDt.
That others OF the passengers were
not killed seemed little less than
miracle to the men and women in the
coach when IL turned turtle and rolled
down the mountain side.
In addition TO the killing of the BaX-
ter child. which was an infant In
arms. three other passengers and the
brakeman were injured They were
DomInick TaTro, Italian, who suffered
three broken ribs; Dominetta RoslDi.
Italian, who suffered one broken rib.
Charles Solberg, section foreman for
the Salt Lake & Mercur one rib
broken and face badly torn and bruls-
ed and Brakeman y. S, lawson,
bruised shoulder,
The accident occurred at n point
about one and one-half miles the other
side of Manning and about six miles
this side of Mercur. The train com
prlsed the engine and tender one bag
gage. freight and express car, and one
passenger coach.
The engine Shay. cog wheel type
locomitive, struck the broken fish
plate and passed over it, as did the
tender and combination freight and
baggage car When the passenger
coach struck the end OF the rail, the
car was derailed. and almost instant
lv turned turtle, rolling over one and
a half times before 1t plowed up the
earth sufficient 10 stop It's further
progress down the hill,
All OF the injured persons were in
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
RATE HEARING is
CONTINUED IN CHICAGO

Chicago Sept 22-Todays session
oil the rate hearing was expected to
be devoted largely to cross-eXamina-
tIons by attorneys for the shippers of
witnesses of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St Paul. and the Chicago North
western. who. on direct examination,
testified that they believed an in
crease In railway rates were neces-
sary to maintain their property.
w A Gardner vice president of
the Northwestern line. was the first
witness subjected to questions by At
torney Clifford Thorne who repre-
sents the livestock shippers in many
states. Mr. Thorne's questions were
intended TO bring from the witness
admissions that his company had
made enough net earnings to rebuild
the road. had they been so applied
The attorney maintained that the
company had kept up Its right of way
and equipment by the use only OF
earnings without affecting the divi-
dends In years, when the income ap-
parently was light, as well as In fat"
years.
Other roads who viii present testi-
mony that d raise OF rates is needed
at this time are the Chicago. Burling-
ton e. Quincy, Iowa Central. Mime
apolIs e st Louis. Chicago &c Alton,
Missouri Pacific. the Omaha road and
the Great Western. The Missouri.
Kansas 6 Texas line also may ap-
pear.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
LICENSE DECISION
ABSOLUTELY FINAL

SALT LAKE. Sept When the
supreme court decided last Saturday
that city councils and county commits
sioners may at their discretion, refuse
any and all applications for liquor IL
censes. the death watch over the liQu-
or interests OF Utah WAS begun. Az
torney General Albert X. Barnes said
this morning that the action Of the
supreme court 3S Anal, urappealable,
If certain officials are eiatod traffic
in liquor must cease, and without
state wide prohibition the harmful ef-
fects OF the saloon may mus he done
away with
Attorney General Barnes said this
morning
The decision OF the supreme court
in tue Morgan county case is final,
for as no property rights involved no
federal statute Is brought into the
question, and the case cannot be ap-
pealed To The supreme court OF the
United States The pont upon which
the case was decided was the fact
thar the right 10 sell liquor at all Is
not vested bat is given by statute at
the discretion OF the licensing board
Having heen taken therefor to the
highest tribunal in the state the mat
ter must there rest"
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22

inc passenger coach. As quickly as
possible those who were not injured
or were only slightly burt aided the
others 10 escape from the wrecked
coach
Mrs Baxter was taken from tho
coach suffering from collapse as tho
result Of the death OF her child. who
was torn from her arms as tho car
overturned, and who was Instantly
killed. young daughter Of Mira
Baxter was uninjured, as was another
little girl travelling with her
Tho injured passengers with the
other passengers and the body of the
infant. were taken back to Mercur In
the combination coach. Mrs Baxter
aftorward went to her home in Lehi
when traffic wac restored
Conductor C. C. Healy. who was in
the coach, did heroic work in aiding
the injured. He was badly but not
seriously bruised
The line OF the Salt Lake G Mercur
railroad is so crooked that no effort
Is made 10 maintain fast time
schedule. Going up tho grade this
would he impossible. and returning II
would be hazardous. The train was
travelling at normal speed OF about
1--WE miles an hour when the accident
occurred.
The Salt Lake e Mercur railroad
has the distinction Of being one of the
crookedest passenger lines In the
world. The grades are said to be tho
most pronounced Of any passenger
line in the world There are points
on the road between Fairfield and the
summit OF the ridge before Mercur is
reached, where the tracks may be
seen five times below the train thn.
has just trayersed them. The road
winds around the mountain sides.
climbing steadily toward the summit
of the range. and the pass is Mt an
elevation Of several hundreds OF feet
above Fairfield the terminal
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
ENTRIES FOR
F FRIDA Y S
RACES

For the opening day OF the ruce
meet AT the Four-Stnte Fair grounds.
at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon, the fol.
lowing are the entries
First race, six furlongs, . years AMI
up-Chief Desmond. 109. Biskra, IO9 !:
Mossback. 109. Emma 6 109 Cape
well. 109 Galena Gale. ODDS; Tube
Rose. 1O3.
Second race. five furlonGs, all ages
-SwagGerlOtor, 1903; Bill Mayham.
ia, Burning Bush. l09, Maxie. 1O3
Waner. 1o3 Gertrude e.. So May
Pink. ID 80; Lady Adelaide. l09.
Third race. five furlongs- three
years and up-Warfare. %; SpainfoX,
1903; Pal. 109; Hannis, 105; Heknows
100; SNOWFALL. 109; Aunt Polly. 109
Geneva. 90; Ketchell, SO. Coonskin,
1903.
Fourth race. one mile. Wasatch
handicap three wears and up Cab,
In, l05; Balronia, t2l 90; Fancy. lOi
Tremargo, loi Nyanza. t2) 80.
t2) Coupled as Hopper entry
Filth race, one mile, selling. three
years and up-Young Belle, 81: Prom.
ethus. l01: Swell Girl. 1D 10l Neb-
raska Lass l05; Captain Burnett. 1Ol
Yama, l0i
Sixth race. six furlougs. selling,
three years and up-Lady Elizabeth
l07: No Quarter, III. Oberon. III.
Tremar6o. l05, Buena. % 100, Ayion.
etre, ll2
% Apprentice allowance
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
COTTON BILLS MUST BE
GUARANTEED BY BANKERS

London. Sept. 2-European banlt-
ers. Interested in preventing fraudu-
lent bills of lading in the shipment
of American cotton. decided today
not 10 recede from their position and
indorsed the action or the recent gen
eral banking conference IN demand
ing guaratees from the American
banding houses.
The committee took this action az
ter considering the reply of the Amer
lean bankers to the European propos
al and the offer OF valuation certifi-
Gates from the railroads
In connection with this action,
American banks will be expected TO
guarantee cotton bills OF lading after
October 81 The committee is now
considering just what form the guar
antee soauld thke and to determine
this point another meeting may be ne
ceSSary
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22

lists will arrive this evening and their
paTaphcrnalin will he put Into place
early tomorrow morning ami their
first exhibition viii be given in the
afternoon.
Roy Rasmussen is busy fixing up
the horticulture and the agriculture
tents. Both these exhibits viii be
exceptionally good.
Mrs. DR. Brick, In charge of the
kitchen and pantry department. and
Mrs. T Tracy. in charge OF the
needle work exhibit, are fast getting
things into shape in their depart
ments. These are both exhibits which
and are said to be n little the best
Of any thing in the line ever seen in
this city.
Mr.. Gasberg. in the art depart
ment. is busy man, but the real blue
ribbon wearer for strenuousity is DR..
Rowe. for whom there is never less
than one hundred excited persons in
search The doctor 10 the center OF
the great maelStrom of activity, yet
he is keeping his head above the
flood OF business with very little show
OF effort OF excitement.
Race Stalls Filled
All the race horse stalls are filled
and the management is seeking for
horse stalls outside OF the grounds
Every indication bears out the state
ments OF the management that the
Fair viii be the biggest ever held in
the state of Utah.
All exhibitions are expected to be
in place tonight, although 1t Ia prob
able that n few VIII not be placed I'm.
I'll tomorrow morning.
The grounds were open to visitors
today and the gates will not be closed
to any one who cares 10 enter until
8 O'Clock tonight Tomorrow every
person, whether exhibitor or not, must
have a ticket In order to enter the
grounds.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
FOUR STATE FAIR
OPENS TOMORROW
One Hundred and Fifty Men Are Putting the Finishing Touches
Famous Russian Singers Arrive-Stener Troupe of Aerial
Artists Will Be Here This Evenng-Many Attrac
tlons in Sight.

One hundred and fifty men were
busily engaged today In putting the
finishing touches on the various
buildings and exhibits at the Fair
grounds and everything Will be In
readiness by . o'clock tonight for
the opening of the Four-State Fair
tomorrow morning
Mayor William Glasmann was seen
going into the grounds this morning
with a huge automobile load Of chick
ems. prize birds sent from as far east
as the Missouri river. The collection
OF chickens contained some of the
most valuable fowls ever seen In the
west. They Will all be on exhibition
at the Fair and doubtless many of
them will be awarded ribbons.
The cattle entries arc a surprise
even TO the management, as there are
more cattle than stalls, this despite
the building of many new cattle
places.
More Sheep Coming.
Several belated messages from big
sheep men in Canada and Michigan
were received yesterday, stating that
exhibitions OF sheep were on the way
While these late arrivals of sheep are
causing some Inconvenience TO the
management, they are nevertheless
being provided for.
Don Carlos, with his horde Of
monkeys and dogs, arrived yester.
day and is getting things into shape
for his opening exhibition tomorrow,
His tents are up today, proving a
Mecca for the children who view his
preparations with much interest
Russian Singers and Dancers.
The Observation-Disclosures -Kola com
pany of Russion singers and dancers
are already on the grounds and 1t
Is certain that their entertainment Is
going to be one OF the successes of
the Fair
Tho Steiner troupe of aerial ar
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND is
NOW A PROGRESSIVE

New York. Sept. 22.-Col. Roose.
velts chief licutenantS in the 6ght
the progressive element of the Repuh-
lican party is to make against the
'od guard at Saratoga next week,
went 10 oyster Bay this afternoon for
the last conference before the con-
vention, They were Lloyd c. Girls
com. chairman of the New York coun-
" committee; Otto T. Barnard. Con-
gresham Herman Parsons and Naval
Officer Cracke. the progressive"
leader in Kings county.
Before leaving. Mr.. Griscom reiter-
ated his predictions of success in the
fight for the selection of a temporary
chairman of the convention.
John Hays Hammond. president of
the National League OF Republican
clubs, and John A. Stewart, the New
York state president OF the organiZa'
tlon. called on Mr. Griscom today and
assured him of any support the league
could give the progressives in the
coming contest.
John A. Sleicher. who laid the
framework OF many Republican plat
FORMS is at work on the foundation or
the platform the progresSiyeS expect
to present TO the Saratoga convention.
Chairman Woodruff of the Repub-
lican state committee, today ex-
pressed confidence in the prospects
of the old guard" and was just as
serene as MT Griscom. Despite the
various estimates being made ON the
lineup" said he, recent assurances
from the districts in which the pro-
gressives are credited with defeating
the old guard are liable 10 show the
progresslves have not won the VIC
tories they claim ."
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-22
NO INCREASE In
RAILROAD RATES

Chicago. Sept 22.-Epterstate Com
merce Commissioner Lane today pre-
sided at the rate hearing In progress
here. He declared that railroads
would have TO meet the problem Of
constantly increasing cost of opera
tion by some other means than that
proposed. the increase of rates to
meet the increased cost OF service
"As the country develops" said
the commissioner, there will be
more and more freight delivered TO
the carriers and by the reasoning of
the railroad officials here that means
Increased cost per unit Of service on
which they Will demand increasing
scales OF rates
Il regard it as n serious menace to
the western country, II rates are con-
stantly 10 be increased We must
work out this problem on other lines
than by this proposed rate method. II
not. there is no time when we can
say the maximum rares Will be reach
ed