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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
Prospects Of a Struggle Between
Railway Br0therhoods
And Fifty-One American Rail-
roads Are Eliminated.
A MOVE BY FIREMEN
Meets With Hearty Acceptance
by the Other Side.
Entire Matter Will Be Submit
ted to a Vote.

Chicago. Feb. 4.-Prospects of q
struggle between the $4,000 members
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen, employed on 81
American railroads and involving 19G,-
900 miles out of the total of 234, 600 miles
in this country, practically have been
eliminated by step taken by the fire.
mems committee in making overtures
to the railroads. looking to a contin-
uanee of wage negotiations.
While the breaking off of the wage
conferences Wednesday which have
been in session between the general
managers committee and the repre-
sentatfves of the Brotherhood, caused j
feeling of uneasiness this move by the
firemen eliminates all doubt in the
minds of the railroad officials as to
what the outcome of the vote Of the
firenen will be.
Following the cessation of negotfa-
tions Wednesday it was announced that
the entire matter would be placed be-
fore the men to be voted upon. Thirty
days was thought to be the time it
would take the 33,O 600 men to cast their
vote.
President Carter of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Ffremen and Enginemen
wired from Peoria to w. c. Nixon, gen.
eral manager of the Frisco lines, and
chairman of the general managers
committee, asking that March be sci
for resumption of negotiations follow
ing the decision by the men.
Mr. Nixon at once accepted the offer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
STATE RESTS ITS CASE
An Early End to the Ford BlackmaiI-
in Suit Is Expected.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. Am early
closing of the case against Mrs. Jean
cite Stewart oF,rd was presaged today
when the state, frustrated in it's at
tempt to get certain letters in evil
dence suddenly announced that it
rested. Four officials of the Big Four,
whom Charles L. Warriner mentioned
yesterday as having cognizance of or
being in a position to discover, his
shortage of $643,000. We're subpoen-
aed by Mrs. Ford's lawyer.
L. J. Hackney, general counsel of
the road, and who is supposed to have
WARMERS confession in his possess
sion: P. A. Hewitt, auditor of the
road; Frank B. Comstock, WARMERS
predecessor as local treasurer and NJ.
c. Horton former paymaster. were
summoned to testify. Comstock has
publicly denied WARMERS statement
that a shortage of $10.500 existed
when the office changed hands and
Horton, according to the defaulting
official knew that discrepancies exist
ed in the accounts.
Only two witnesses We're examined
today and to the disappointment of
the spectators the testimony of Ida
Brockway failed to develop the SEN
sational incidents expected, She was
so guarded in her replies that the
prosecuting attorney could get little
satisfaction and the defense refused
to cross examine, the former friend
of the woman on trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
SEINE FALLS RAPIDLY.
Paris Will Emerge From Flood a
Cleaner City.

Paris, Feb. 4.-The fall of the Riv-
er Seine was more rapid today. The
appearance of the city is approaching
the normal but the subways system is
still imperative. Water still remains
in the tubes. which after they have
been emptied, must be cleansed and
disinfected. The. progress toward the
restoration of the lighting, telephone
and telegraph lines is SLOW but notice
able.
The work of disinfection and other
precautions against an epidemic of
typhoid has been SO thorough that
some of the newspapers predict Paris
will not only escape contagion, but
will emerge from the flood cleaner
than before in her history.
The superintendent of sewers re-
ports that from the examinations
which he has been able to make, it is
evident few of the sewer mains burst,
the ruptures occurring in the branch
pipes leading into buildings.
Despite the attempts of some of the
opposition papers to make it appear
that dissensions are rampant among
the various relief organizations, inves-
tigation indicates that all are cooper
ating with zeal and devotion to a
common purpose.
Foreign contributions to the relief
fund totaled today about 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
BLAMES THE WOMEN.
New York Authority Says Their In
vasion of Industries Is Cause.

New York, Feb. 4.-Woman is
largely to blame for the considerable
increase in recent years of suicide
and insane persons. in the opinion of
Prof. Max G. Schlapp, who is deliv-
ering a series of lectures on public
health before the New York Academy
of Medicine.
There are nearly twice as many
cases of suicide and insanity at the
present time as there were a genera
ton ago. And the chief cause for the
conditions is the steady invasion of
women into different sorts of indus
tries helped by the tension of the
times in which we are living"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
A fearful OPINION.
Court Sympathetic But Decision Was
Against Plaintiff.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Justice Holmes
came near disproving the assertion that
in the eyes of the law there is no tear,
when there was fled in the archives
of the supreme court of the United
States the opinion o. the court in the
suit of the Wyandotte woman lawyer.
LYDIA B. Conley, to prevent the white
ran from disturbing the Indian burial
ground in Kansas City, Kan, where the
bodies of her ancestors lie.
For every reason we have examined
the facts with anxiety says he in the
opinion, ito give full weight to any ar
gument by which the plaintiffs pious
wishes might be carried out
The court was unable to find any
such justification and was driven to
the conclusion that none existed.
I'VE are of the opinion ne conclud-
ed ''that in view of the circumstances,
it is just that the bill should be dis
missed without costs"
The opinion is said to be in the most
sympathetic terms of any handed down
by the court in years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
CANNED EGGS SEIZED.
Prices of Many Food Products Still
Going Higher.

New York. Feb. 4.-Three hundred
cans of liquid eggs" such as are used
by bakers. have been seized in a cold
storage Warehouse by federal inspec-
tors and condemned Hotel keepers
complained that some of their strictly
fresh" eggs, supposed to come from
nearby farms. had been found pen
cilled with the names of girls who live
in Ohio and further west.
The price of eggs has receded, but
the wholesale price of almost every
thing else eatable has advanced. Fresh
blue fish are dearer than the choic-
est steaks and about double the price
of roast beef. Lamb and pork ad-
vanced a cent a pound. Beef jumped
two cents and shipments from the west
were reported in diminishing volume.
West side butchers, who supply the
better trade. were asking from one to
three cents "a pound more than the
same cuts bring in London markets,
which supply the trade there with
American beef bought on the hoof in
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
CLASH AT OPENING.
Miners and Operators Can't Agree on
Illinois Delegation.

Toledo. O. Feb. 4.-Before they
could begin the consideration of the
matters which brought them together,
the operators and miners of Ohio, IN
diana and Pennsylvania in the wage
scale conference today had to turn
their attention toward settling their
first dispute over the seating of the
Illinois delegation of miners.
The operators declare that the Il1i-
nois miners have no place in the con-
ference because the Illinois operators
refuse to be parties to the wage agree
ment. The miners maintain that they
have such right as workers in a part
of the central competitive field.
There is mich doubt that progress
will be made at the conference this
week in any event. The operators who
waited two days until the miners
finished their convention in Indian
apolis, desire to return to their homes,
and the delay caused by this contro-
versy may result in an adjournment
until some time next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
Per CAPITA LESS.
1t Is Is Cents Less Than 1t Was
Year Ago.
1t Has Dropped From $35 to
$34.S2.
HAS BEEN INCREASE
In Both Population and Money
in Circulation.
e. s. Treasury Holds More Than
$500, 100000 in Cash.

Washington. Feb. 4-On the basis of
an equal distribution of the money in
Circulation in the United States on
February !. a person would have Is
cents less than he or she had year
ago. The circulation per capita on the
first instant was $S4.s2, year ago it
was $35. Both population and money in
circulation have Increased during the
year. February 1, 1909. the circulation
aggregated $S,o9l .3125 546: three days ago
1t amounted to $3,125. $50, 72O.
More than three hundred millions of
the general stock of money in the Uni
ted states, which amounts to IS, ,42S 1885,
700 is held in the treasury as assets of
the government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
CALVIN HOOD DEAD
PneumOnia Claimed One OF
States Foremost Men.
His Illness of But Eight Days
Duration.
WAS A WEALTHY MAN.
Prominently Identified With
Upbuilding Of State.
Record as Soldier and Man With
out a Blemish.

Emporia. Kan. Feb. 4.-Major Calvin
Hood, one of the most beloved and best
known men III Kansas. died at his home
in this city at 1:30 this morning of
pneumonia from which he suffered for
the past eight days. His death is a
distinct shock to his hundreds of per-
sonal friends in this city as we'll as to
his legions of friends and acquaint-
a1ces in Kansas and the middle west.
His lifea las been one of unusual ac-
tivities a1i this is especially true in
its application. to his home town where
he enjoyed the acquaintance of rich
and noor young and old alike, all of
whom looked upon him as a friend and
advisor He was identified with every
movement for the betterment of the
city, and was an extensive patron of
every worthy charity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
NUMBER TOO LARGE.
marrying Count Says He Did Not
Wed Half Those Who Claim Him.

New York. Feb. 4.-Dr. Karl Emil
Won Miller OF Mueller, the ''marrying
count" stood siege today in the Hud-
son county Jail in Jersey City, by a
small army of women, who claim him
as husband. Miller was brought to
Jersey City yesterday from Los An-
geles. He is said to be so plentifuly
married that trial for bigafny on
some 10 or 20 counts probably awaits
him. He was safe behind the bars
and failed to display the nervousness
he not unnaturally exhibited when two
women met him at the railway station
on his arrival and one of them, Miss
Bertha A1brecht, throttled him and
created a scene by her act and the
series of piercing screams she uttered.
Miss AIbrecht claims the count
merely as a suitor who. when rejected,
solaced himself with $500 of her
money. Miss Regina Verbelman de-
clares the count married her in 1908
and that when he left her he took
$3.50 of her money with him.
Miller asserts that he did not marry
half of the women who declares he is
their husband. He denies any ac-
quaintance with Miss Albrecht.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
CHICAGO WOMEN WON.
Street Railway Company Agrees to
Lower Steps on Cars.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Chicago women have
won their fight for lower street car
steps. Fifty new cars for the City
Railway company now being built in
Philadelphia, it is announced, will be
constructed SO that the platforms will
be at least 11s inches lower than the
present platforms. The present cars
which are being reconstructed will be
made to meet the new Specifications
and all new cars will have their plat
forms lowered as they go to the car
shops for repairs.
Under the new specifications Chicago
street car steps will be lower than in
any other large city in the country
where the standard set by the Amerf-
can Association of Street and Interur-
ban railways prevails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
$1,000 SIGN PETITION.
Chicago to Vote on Saloon Question at
April Election.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Chicago will vote on
the saloon question at the April cleo
tion, provided the petition to be filed
before midnight tonight can withstand
the legal attacks planned by the liquor
organizations. This became practically
circulated by the 1000 local option
workers were delivered at a mass meet
ing at Willard hall and the names
counted
The total number of signatures
proved to be approximately $4,000. The
petition must contain 81 900 to bring the
question to a vote and the remaining
5000 must be obtained today, as IL
O'Clock tonight. is the last moment at
which the document can be filed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
AT MINIMUM RATES.
A Tariff Agreement With Germany
Has Been Reached.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Concessions
by both the United States and Ger
many have averted threatened tariff
war. Negotiasions have been conclud-
ed between the two countries which
settle the question of minimum and
maximum rates with the exception of
the cattle and dressed meat issue.
which was eliminated from the present
negotiations and which will be pursued
hereafter in separate diplomatic repre-
sentation.
The result of the negotiations agreed
to is to exchange minimum rates for
the entire and unqualified minimum
list of Germany. The result is con-
sidered just and advantageous to both
countries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04

church in that city, and contributed
largely toward its maintenance. He was
a thoroughly public spirited man, and
never refused to contribute toward
anything that was possessed of a char
liable purpose. When a person in En-
peria started out to raise a fund for
some charitable purpose they collected
all they could from others, and Major
Hood gave the balance.
Major Hoods residence in Emporia is
one of the finest in Kansas, and his
family is made up of lovely characters.
The members of his family are the
leaders in Emporia's social circles, and
always in the front rank in church
work.
Major Hood was best known in the
financial world, but as a breeder of fine
live stock he is known all over the
west His ranch near Emporia is one
of the very finest in the state.
Prominent in State Politics.
Major Hood was not politician, yet
several times; in his career he was
prominently mentioned for high politi-
cal honors. In 1896, when the Re-
publican state convention convened at
Hutchinson he was leading in the race
for governor, but treachery on the
part of some of his pretended friends
robbed him of the nomination.
In 1897, when Lucien Baker of
Leavenworth was elected United States
SSldlOI, MdJOA I1OOu was a leaOlnS
candidate The anti-Baker forces in
the Republican caucus threw their
strength to him in the hope that he
could draw the necessary votes from
his opponent. However, he was un-
able to do this, and in his character
1stic way he took his defeat philosoph-
ically and gave not the least outward
sign of disappointment at his loss.
Despite his two reverses in politics,
Major Hood was extremely popular
with the politicians of the state, and
whenever he chose to go into the race
for an Office he found many of the
very best men in the state ready and
anxious to support him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT.
Wealthy Farmer at Silver Lake Dis
appears.

Silver Lake people are wondering
over the disappearance of "Lafe"
Mowers, the son of a wealthy and
well known farmer of that locality.
Mowers was last seen Tuesday morn
ing, according to information which
was walking on the railroad track to-
wards home. Since that time efforts
to locate him have been unavailing.
Whether there is foul play connect
ed with his disappearance or he has
taken a quiet and rather out of the
ordinary way of leaving the neigh
borhood is mere guesswork. AS far
enemies. There is alleged to have
been no woman connected with the
disappearance. Mowers had few
companions and was one of those
quiet fellows who was alone a great
deal of the time.
The night before Mowers was last
seen he did not stay at home, which
is with his father, Jerome Mowers,
one of the best known farmers and
horsemen in the county. It is be-
lieved he remained in Silver Lake that
night, although this has not yet been
definitely established. William Nc
Kelvy, of Silver Lake, is believed to
have been the last man who saw Now
erss McKelvy claims to have seen
ter walked on the railroad track to-
ward his home. Mowers at that time
was dressed in his working clothes
and was at the edge of town.
It is not known Mowers had any
money with him when he disappeared.
He farmed with his father and was
wei fixed. He was about 45 years
two miles of Silver Lake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
MOVES UP JOHNSON TRIAL
PugiIist May Hear the Worst in |
Month.

New York. Feb Another cloud
has loomed I'D over the Jeffries-J ohn-
son fight. Just as it appeared certain
that the colored champion would not
be compelled to subject himself to the
caprices of a jury trial for the Pinder
assault until after the date set for the
championship match, District Attorney
the whole complexion of things.
Upon the district attorneys motion,
the trial of Johnson has been transfer
red from the court of general sessions
to the supreme court, where the cal
endar is less. clogged. This will insure
a speedy trial and Johnson's case may
now be reached within a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
AUTO HITS A BUGGY.
Otto Connen Has an Accident on Har.
rison Street.

An unknown man was injured and
buggy more or less damaged at Z
O'Clock last night when the automo-
bile driven by Otto ConneH collided
with wagon near the corner of E1ey-
enth and Harrison streets. It is
charged the injured man was driving
on the wrong side of the street and
did not get out of the way in time
His injuries are not serious, consisting
of slight cuts and bruises. The acci-
dent was not reported to the police
and the name of the injured man was
not secured. The automobile, belong
ing to p 1. Bonebrake, was not great
" damaged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
MUST HAVE BAD ROADS.
Automobile Accidents in MassacHu-
sets Show Large Increase.

Boston, Feb 4.-Emphasizing the
need of more careful and considerate
use of the highways of the state by
automobiles, the Safe Roads Automo-
bile association has issued a statement.
in which it is shown that 46 per cent
more automobile accidents of all sorts
occurred in Massachusetts, during the
year 1903 than during 1908.
The figures show 896 serious acci-
dents and 54 deaths during 1908, COM
pared with 624 serious injuries and 50
deaths in 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
HAS SON ARRESTED.
Henry ogee Charges He Forged His
Name to a Check.

warrant was issued today for Ora
Ogee. upon complaint of his father.
Henry Ogee. charging him with forg-
ing his fathers name to a check for
SIS on the Shawnee State bank.
The family home is on West Gordon
street, North Topeka. The son, who is
about 20 years old. is said by officers
to be a graduate of the reform school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
Champion setter Is Dead.

Monmouth, ILL.,, Mckinley" cham
pien English setter in America, is
dead. Affection of the heart caused
his demise. He had been under the
care of physicians for several months
and no expense was spared by his
owners, but tc no avail. He was own
of this city. The champion was ten
years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
Weather Is Pleasant.

The minimum temperature this morn
ing was "a degrees above zero, register
ed at O'Clock. The day has been warm
although the chill west wind makes
pedestrians hustle across street corners.
A lot of wind from the west has pre-
vailed lately. This is unusual for this
locality, the wind usually coming from
the south or northwest. Tomorrow is
expected to be much like today The
wind at o'clock was blowing s miles
an hour Following are the hourly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
Demund q Eizzle

Cotton Plant. Miss. Feb. 4-Demund,
the race horse for which Paul ]. Rain
ey of New York. paid $4,000 as a 3
year-old. as a 4-year-old has been dis
posed of for a ''mere trifie,'' it is an
nounced. to Roy Rainey. Although Civ
ing promise at the time he entered the
Rainey stables of accomplishing much
On the turf, Demund has failed and
will be shipped to the Rainey farm in
Virginia The amount of the purchase
price was not given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Saturday. Not
much change In temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-04
Castro Has Gone.

Madrid. Feb. 4.-The report that
former President Castro of Venezuela
has gone to Las Palmas is confirmed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-08
IS COUNTY RING
GETTING SCARED?
Reported That They See De
feat for Edwards in the
Primaries

Is the backbone of the county ring
broken? There is a report on the streets
in political circles that the braves have
already conceded the defeat of Peyton
J. Edwards for the shrievalty. Edwards
himself is making a strong personal
canvass, but it is known that he was
not the favOrite of all the members of
the tribe of officeholders and his Sc
lection pleased only a few Hall is
gaining strength each day and even
the Mexican vote. on which the ring"
has always counted, is said to be see-
saving in Halls direction.
Henry Kelly, political boss, who has
been Willing away his time amid the
blue grass of Kentucky, is becoming
restless and fearful of possible defeat,
IS said to be packing his grip to re-
turn to FL Paso next week and get into
the fray.
Whichever way the wind blows, there
is a noticeable sentiment in favor of
Hall, and July 26 may be dark day
for the Tammany tigers of Ell Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-08
At "A OWES FINE
HEAD Of HAIR
TOCUTICURA
itching, Scaling Scalp Hum6r was
Making 1t All Fall 0ut-Two Doc
tors Could Not Stop the TroabIe
Niece Advised Using Cuticura.
CURED HER SCALP AND
MADE HAIR GROW AGAIN

Ny mother used to have.a very bad
humor on her head which the doctors
called an eczema, and for it had two
different doctors Her head was very
sore and her hair nearly ali fell out
IN spite of what they both did. One
day her niece came in to see her and
they were speaking of how her hair was
falling out and the doctors did it no
good. She says, Aunt, why don't you
try Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ONT
ment?' Mother did and they helped
her, so she soon began bathing with the
Cuticura Soap and amounting with the
Cuticura Ointment, and in six months
time the itching, burning and scaling
Of her head was over and her hair began
growing. To-day she feels very much
in debt to Cuticura Soap and Ointment
for the fine head of hair she has for
an old lady seventy-four years old.
In regard 20 my own case, mine was
an eczema something like hers. 1t was in
my feet. As soon as the cold weather
came my feet would itch and burn and
then they would crack open and bleed.
Then l thought l would flee to my
mother friends, Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment. / did for four OF five
winters and now my feet are as smooth
as any ones. Ellsworth Durham, Hiram,
Me-, Sept. 80, 1909"