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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
IT'S NOT SO BAD.
President Ripley MOdifies Pre-
vi0usly Expressed Views
Regarding the Railroad Situa-
tiOn in the Country.
SANTA FE ALL RIGHT
Doing Big Business and Making
Lots of Money.
He Had in Mind What Might
Happen, He Says.

New York, July S.-President e. P.
Ripley Of the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe does not hold the pessimistic
views which have lately been ex-
pressed in railroad circles with re-
gard to the outlook for the future.
with special reference to the recent
rate decisions of the interstate COM
merce commission. Mr.. Ripley, who is
here to attend meeting today of the
AtchisoE directors, at which the quar-
terly stock dividends will be de-
clared, said:
''The situation so far as the roads
The crops in all the territory south
of the north line in Nebraska are in
good condition 1 look forward to a
large years business. In the Atchi-
sons territory general business is in
creasing. Our gross earnings have in
creased month by month.
Regarding net earnings 1t is more
difficult to express an opinion for they
are subject to a number of factors
which cannot be definitely determined
at this time. Just. what the effect of
the recent rare decision of the inter
am unable to say. I got the decision
Just before leaving Chicago and have
not done any figuring on it.
Speaking for the Atchison itself, I
should say that the effect will not be
very disastrous but l cannot speak
authoritatively at this time. The effect
of this decision itself is not 50 bad, but
how far the precedent will affect the
situation in the future cannot be judg-
ed.
Public sentiment in the southwest
is not so set against the railroads as
one would be led to believe from the
attitude of the representatives of that
section of the country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
TOPEKA DROUTH BROKEN
Rain Preceded by Dust Storm Hits
Shawnee County.

The Topeka and Shawnee county
drouth was broken last night by a
precipitation of .3S inch which began
at o'clock. The rain was preceded
by a dust storm, driven by north
wind travelling at the rate of AS niles
an hour. the nearest to a hurrican
of the season.
The seasons heat record was brok-
en- at o'clock when the thermometer
registered 94.7 degrees. In three
hours' II had dropped 81 degrees and
wien the rain began stood at 64
Inc ram was general over this sec
tloh' only two towns. Baker and So
dan reporting none. Manhattan re-
eelVed the greatest drenching. get+ino 0
2.Z4 inches of water Stations reno,.t
ca the Following precipitation Cardor,
Glty' Is, Fort Scott so. Hays civ 90
Ioia IL, Macksville.26 26. McPherso3 g4
Usage City "a. Toronto 40. Ksnsa.
lily and st. Joseph .0S Wichita %
several stations sweltered md
temperature not attempted here ~
AZ Maeksville the thermometor s sel
above 100. 1t reached the oar,.'1sst .os'
mark at Mcpherson, Salina ana W. We
ita. anu Nich-
The forecast is for generally ,,..,.,,
tnouSh unsettled weather. II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
NOT FOR VETERANS.
Sanitary Officer Allen Resigns and
Starts a Row.

Giving as his final advice to Com
missioner Holman that an old soldier
was incompetent because of his age to
hold the position and should not be
appointed, G. w. Allen, a veteran of
the Civil war. resigned his position as
city sanitary officer last night
Before 1 go 1 would like you to
know that this position is no place for
an old soldier he said. Il don't
think you should appoint one for the
place-they are unable to do the
work.
Commissioner Holman followed the
advice of the retiring sanitary officer
and in his place appointed Mark Ma
son, who was formerly license collec-
tor and who has never been in war.
AS result the old soldiers who have
been handling the city sanitary office
for years and their friends are up in
arms. They are mad because the city
commissioner appointed some one
other than an old soldier to the posi-
ton and they are raving because one
of their number condemned the vet
Grams, declaring that they were In
competent for work.
War may break out at any time in
city hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
|MILLERS NOT HIT.
Mostly Virgin Flour Has Been
Marketed From Here.
Bleached Product Only Sent
Trade That Demanded It.
TOPEKA MEN TALK.
John Nicholson Says Practice
Was Stopped a Year Ago.
Thomas Page Ayers Ruling Has
Little Local Significance.

Topeka millers have suspended en-
tirely the bleaching process in max
ing flour, following the decision in the
federal courts that the product is
adulterated and therefore unlawful. 1t
has been the policy in the local mills
to bleach" only that portion of the
product that has been demanded by the
state trade.
Now there is not a "bleacher'' work.
ing in any of the numerous mills here.
Neither can the practice be resumed,
and the flour must be put on the mar
ket in its natural color. This will not
affect the flour. for despite that the
miller has insisted bleaching did no
harm it is conceded the process did not
improve the product
Preference by the trade for the white
flour was responsible for the practice.
The northern millers which sent out a
product not so rich in quality but of Il
whittier color than that of Kansas, IN
that way were a competition to which
conform in a certain measure.
we as millers have not been bleach
ing to any considerable extent" said
Thomas Page of the Mid-COntinent
mills anent the decision. Consequent
ly the ruling has had little significance
off their bleachers more than one year
ago, anyhow it has not been the policy
of the Topeka mills to bleach flour ex-
cept for those of the trade who have
demanded it,
John Nicholson of the Kaw Val
ley Milling company said:
1T has been our policy to market a
virgin wheat flour. No bleaching has
been done with the exception of that
part of the product which has gone to
the state trade that has demanded it
We have not sent out Of the state any
bleached flour and we always have
advocated the use of the virgin pro-
duct. We have not had a 'b1eacher
in our employ since a year ago in
March, our up-to-date machinery hav-
ing been all that was required to turn
appeal of the "bleached" flour case
Though Nicholson said that Topeka
millers will not take active part in sc
doing. he stated that he understood
appeal of the 'sbIeached' flour case
will be taken within twenty days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
NOVEL BASEBALL GAME
Crowd of 1000 Witness Young Girls
Play at Pittsburg.

Pittsourg, July S--A crowd of 1000
or more gathered in g, street on the
South side last, evening to see teams
of girls between the ages of 10 and IL
play the national game. With the lid
of a manhole for the home plate, tele-
phone poles on either side of the street
for first and third base there was a
fast game.
The winners took it by % to IS.
The pitcher of the winning team
clad in a pink dress outwitted the bat
ters numerically considering that the
hat once did duty as the lid of a grape
basket. The ball was of hollow rub
Ter.
The feature of the game was the
stealing of second base. This sack was
marked by a bone until a stray dog
carried it off, when an old fence stake
took it's place. The girls are children
of old and well known South side fami-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
TRIED TO SAVE HER LIFE.
San Francisco Boy Nearly Drowned
Attempting to Rescue Girl.

Camp Meeker. Cal, July S.-Edith
johnson, recent high school graduate
of San Francisco, aged Is, was
drowned in the Russian river here yes
terday afternoon after an heroic at
tempt at rescue by Roy Slattery, a
San Francisco boy, who had already
rescued Elsie Selinger after she had
twice disappeared under the water.
The tragedy was enacted in full view
of hundreds on the banks Slattery
was himself saved by Edward Phillips,
an advertising agent of san Francisco,
who -dived and encountered Slattery as
he was rising to the surface the last
time after having been released from
the clutches of the drowned girl he
had tried to rescue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
LAST RITES PERFORMED.
Burial of the Late Chief Justice Fuller
at Chicago.

Chicago, July S.-The last rites over
the body of the late Chief Justice Full
Ter were performed here today. Inter
ment was at Graceland in a grave be-
side that of his WIFE
The funeral party which arrived from
the east followed the casket to st.
James Episcopal church under escort
of a number of local delegations. All
courts were closed. Federal and state
judges, and representatives of the bar
association attended the funeral in a
body. Flags were at half mast and
at the hour of the services II minute
guns boomed a salute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
BIG YE1RKEs ESTATE FEE.
Attorney Knight Asks $25O,OOO fol-
His Services.

Chicago, July s.-Two hundred and
f1ftv thousand dollars is the fee de-
manded and may be paid to Attorney
Clarence A. Knight for services in
Strengthening out the estate of Chas.
T. Yerkes, the late traction magnate.
Master in Chancery Granville V.
Browning, who was appointed as re-
feree by Judge Cutting of the probate
court. declared that the fee was just
and not exorbitant. He not only gave
it as his opinion that Knight was en-
titled to the full quarter million. but
that he we'll deserved it for honest
and loyal work in recouping the dis
sipating properties following the
street car mans death in 1905.
Trustees and beneficiaries have
been fighting through the courts for
the various possessions left by Yerkes
both in the United States and in Eng
land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08

said last night that he would bid for
the contract for the raising of the bat
tIeship Maine III Havana harbor.
L have been recently in commune
cation with the acting secretary CT
= al" said Mr.. Arbuckle, "and when he
informs me that bids are wanted for the
contract for the raising of the Maine
We shall be on hand. I have full faith
that I car raise the Maine wreck.
have explained my plans to several ma
val officers and they share my conf
dence
Il have not told the war department
what my plans are. or how much the
work will cost but I shall hand in a
bid at the proper time. 1 do not know
that any one else has been in COM
munication with the war department
on this subject. No bids have been put
in yet, as they have not been called
for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
TWO men KILLED.
Were Buried Under Twenty Foot Wall
in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 3.-Two men
were killed and two others were in
jured in Kansas City, Kan, today by
the collapse of a wall at the ruins of
the Peet Brothers soap factory, whose
plant was destroyed by fire several
weeks ago.
The dead:
JAMES BRADY.
WILLIAM ROTTENBARGER, JR.
The injured: Thomas Curran. Jesse
Snyder.
Their injuries were not serious Tho
men were tering down wall 20 feet
high when it fell, burying them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
Judge Rodey Succeeds Grigsby.

Washington, July S.-President Taft
has appointed B. S. Rodey of Albu-
querque, N. M, to be district attorney
at Nome, Alaska, vice George Grigsby,
removed. Mr.. Rodey was until recent
ly judge of the United States court Of
Porto Rico, retiring from office when
his term expired. 1t was said at the
department of justice that certain
charges were preferred against Mr.
Grigsby which he did not explain sat
isfactorilv to the attorney general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
No Application For Extraditlon
Has Yet Been Made.
ALIENISTS ARE BUSY.
Ready to Fight Removal on
Ground of Insanity.
If Italy Does Not Act, the Case
Will End.

New York. July S.-A further ad-
iournment today of the hearing OF
Porter Charlton in the court of oyer
and terminer in Jersey City to August
II. seems to forecast an early ending OF
the case. The papers demanding Chart
toms extradition to Italy to stand trial
for killing his wife, Mrs. Mary Scot
castle Charlton. at Lake Como have
-, roceived and unless the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
U. S. IS ON TOP.
This Country Is Greatest Producer of
Pig Iron in the World.

Washington, July S.-Statistics have
been furnished by the department of
commerce and labor showing that the
United States has become by far the
greatest producer in the world of pig
iron, domestic production having ad-
vanced from 100000 tons IN 1896 to
25% million tons in 1909, exceeding in
the latter year the combined output of
Great Britain and Germany.
Outputs of iron and steel manufac-
lures in the last 15 years exceeded inn
ports thereof by 81, 100000, while in the
15 years preceding the imports exceed
ed the exports by $500, 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
customs record Broken.

washington, July S.-A statement
prepared at the treasury department.
bv direction of Acting Secretary Hilles
shows that the customs receipts for
the fiscal year 1910 amounted to $3s5.-
o12 son. For the greater part of the
wear the Payne-Aldrich tariff law was
in force and Mr.. Hilles said the re-
ceipts were the largest for any year IN
the history of the government Tne
receipts for 1909 were $500, O0O,OO0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
NO SLUMP IN WHEAT PRICES.
Salfna Millers Believe the Flour Deci-
sion VIII Have No Effect.

Salina, Kan. July S.-The mil1ers in
this city say that the decision of the
government regarding bleached flour
will not affect the Kansas millers ex-
cept to reduce the expense of produc-
ton after the new law goes into effect
One miller says that for several months
last year no flour was bleached in his
mill and the sales were not affected In
the least. George T. Wooley of the
Western Star mills here, says that his
mill never has used the bleaching pro-
cess. as it is not necessary with Kan
sas hard wheat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08

since the election of Governor Hadley,
will be retained in the police depart
ment and given his former rank Of
captain. Griffin, who is lawyer, has
been superintendent of streets here
during the administration of Mayor
Darius Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
TEMPERATURE Is LowFprD
saturday and Sunday to Begin Rcpeti.
ton of Last Week.

At O'clock the tenner,+,,uo
seven degrees lower thap a. " t, STOOD
ir1 4ire1sterday and the relief is an. r.0uf
.h me saw river raised 6 of a foot ''1 - stte
Tne ram but at Manhattan wbere 'iter tba
o,,a raiIlIall was heaviest the rise Is oni'. lie
,,,iIo Un9 lneh' The wind is blowine 1R,s s,.s
daI isl,es "a an e hogr from the south. Satnr-
TIC rl,u sunday are forecasted to begin
'iiT repetition of last week. ~ "es III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
HIT BY LIGHTNING.
James Smiths House in Highland
Park Struck.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Smith on Maryland avenue in Highland
Park was struck by lightning last
evening, but none of the family was in
jured. A chimney was demolished and
in the dining room was knocked out
and considerable damage done by SCOT.
Luckily the house did not catch fire.
A Vinewood car was passing at the
time the bolt struck and the light and
air circuits were destroyed.
Marriage License.
John Dadisman. age 80, Topeka,
Elizabeth e. Griggs, age %, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
WILL PUT IN BID.
John ArbuckIe Says He Can Raise the
BattIeship Maine.

New York. July s.-John ArbuckIe,
who foated the United States steam
ship Yankee after she had sank off the
New England coast a year or so ago,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
Mrs. Sberman Leaves HospitaI.

Baltimore, July S.-Mrs. James Sher-
man. wife of the vice president, left
Johns Hopkins hospital today and in
company of the vice president and her
sister, Mrs. DeLong, left for Big Moose
Lake N Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
New chief at kansas Cit,

Kansas City, Mo-, July &-Wentworth
E. Griffin of this city was. appointed
chief of police of Kansas City today.
Frank Snow, who has been acting chief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
weather Indications.

Chicago, July S.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Unsettled but generally fair
weather tonight and Saturday Con-
tinued warm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-08
TotaI Pavments S23.s11679.

Washington, July 8.-Total pay
ments on account of the corporation
tax amount to $23,S11,679. The total
assessments were $27,000,00O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-04

Penn Lewis Of New York: Misses Kath-
crime and Dorothy Dobson of German
town, Pa: Misses Margaret Stokes, La
vinia Dawson. Margaret Dawson, Laura
Higgins, Mildred Higgins. the Misses
Yearly, Mr. and Mrs. J. Somerville Daw-
son. Mr. and Mrs. W. Russell Brewer.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Dawson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward ). Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Beard. Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Brewer Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Brewer,
Misses Eliza Choate. Cora and Louise
Edmondston, Veva and Lillian Fields,
Bessie Brewer. Kate and Helen Packard.
Florence Veirs, Lucy Smith. Mrs. Will
liam Dorsey, Mrs Lee Offutt, Mrs. Henry
Bradley, Mrs. r. III. Stokes. Messrs. VIII
liam Holmes. Randolph Talbot. Randolph
Mason, ]. Abby Henderson. r. ]. White
ford, Stephen Cromwell. Osgood Holmes,
Edwin s. Hege. DR.. and Mrs. Reverdy
Stewart, Mrs. Evelyn Clascott, Misses
Lillian and Carrie England. Bache Albert,
Julian Whiting. Theron and Edwin Smith,
John Higgins, DR.. Fred Henderson. Eu-
gene Cissell, Darby Bowman, Roland
Wootton. Robert G. Hilton. Roy War
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-04

was held there in the afternoon. Mr..
George Draper of New York city was
best man. and Miss Mary Dahill,
cousin, attended the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Donnelly will reside in Brooklyn,
n. ", after their honeymoon.
Mr.. Hudda III. Neal and Miss Sarah +.
Kuhn We're united in marriage Friday
evening at the Theosophic Hall. 1917 IL
street northwest, at o'clock. The cere-
mony was witnessed by a number of
friends who joined in hearty congratula-
tions and best wishes. Rev. Charles +.
Winbigler officiated. The bride wore
gown of white batiste and was unattend-
ed The ceremony was preceded by select
reading by Mrs. Florence Duffie on the
sacrament of marriage according to
Theosophic ideas. The couple were the
recipients Of many very handsome pres
ents The bride Is a popular girl from
Chambersburg. Pa, where she has
large circle of friends. The groom is
native of Kansas. and is employed In the
general land office. The couple will be
at home to their friends at A2S South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-04

ence. Pa, has returned to tho city; Miss
Frances Blake of Georgetown and Miss
Giddings of Leesburg. Va, were also
guests OF Miss Fisher.
Miss Evelyn Malcomn Of Chevy Chase.
who has lust returned from trip to At
lantic City, will leave this week Tor
Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Barker and their
son. Arthur IT.. have returned TO the
Kenesaw after spending few weeks in
Atlantic City.
Miss Agnes c. Cunabaugh and Miss Ldl-
Mrs. Edwin Hall OF Atlantic City. aboard
their yacht cruising on Chesapeake bay.
Mrs James M. Green. who has been
in Atlantic City, will return this week
Mrs. Petit. widow Of Col. James 8.
Petit. who has been the guest OF Mrs.
Henry Gerrish Smith. at Quincy. Mass.
expects to return this week to Westmin-
ster, Nd.
Mrs. wilcox Of the Ontario and Miss
Jane Seymore have gone to Atlantic
City for six weeks.
The Misses Camille and Catharine Du
Bose, who have been visiting Mrs. Henry
s. Matthews at Oxford, Md. have re-
turned to their home on Q street
Mr.. and Mrs. James Barrar and family
have returned to their homo in George
town after spending several weeks at Sea
Side Park, N. ].
Miss Elsa Bartlett is at Harpers Ferry.
w. Va, for a few weeks.
MI and Mrs. e. Graves Pendelton and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-04

| field, George Allnutt. Charles NJ. Jones
| of Rockville; Donald Kirk. Miss Lucille
Welsh and Edgar Farquhar Of Olney;
John Henderson OF Germantown and Jo-
seph Bailey Of Newark. N. J.
visiting the family OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nails 800 9th street southeast. She VIII
visit with relatives and friends In Wash
ington and vicinity for several days.
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Mofitt have re-
turned to the city, after spending five
weeks at Eagles Mere. Pa
Mr.. James Cummings Barr. Harvard.
90, who is a member of the Metropolitan
Club OF this city. heads the list of the
reception committee of the Harvard avfa-
ton meet I'm Boston. Mr.. Barr was mar
ried in June to Mrs. Lalla Fairfield, for
merly of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barr were guests Of Mr..
Clifford Harmon, the well known aviator,
at a dinner at the Touraine Thursday
evening.
Misses Blanche E. Calvert and Mary
r. Mohler Of Capitol Hin have gone
to Atlantic City for a short visit. accom-
panied by Mrs. j. F. Bradley, aunt Of the
latter.
Mr.. Clarence X. Pistol has returned.
after an absence OF three months in the
west. and will be located at 4O16 l4th
street northwest until September Is. when
, he will leave for Mercersburg Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Graham and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary X. Graham. have just re-
turned to their country home in Virginia.
after an extended trip TO New York.
Boston. Portland, Me-; the White noun
tains and West Point
DR. Rosalind NJ. Bains is at home again
|
ghanies
Mrs. Thomas p. Brown and children.
who have spent the month or August In
Berkeley Springs, w. Va. are now max
ing a weekend visit with relatives In
Martinsburg before returning homo this
week.
Miss Salie Harley Of Georgetown. after
making a short visit with friends In
her home by Miss Alice McNamar of Mar
tinsburg for few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald Van Auken Mills.
who were married Tuesday. August 80. at
Sandy Spring, Nd, are now en- route to
China. where Mr. Mills. who is a grad
uate OF the School of Mines OF Columbia
University. will continue his professional
work at Tientsin.
announcement Is mdue VI INC marriage
of Miss Dorothy Hollingsworth Harris.
formerly of Washington. and Mr.. Elgin
Howard Blalock of Marshall. Tex. Thurs
day evening. at Fairfax. Va. After an
extended trip through the south the
young couple will reside at the home of
the brides mother. Mrs. j. Somerville
Harris, near Vienna. Va
Miss Hortense Cans OF Baltimore is the
guest OF Miss Carrie Loeb.
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Shannon Of 1905
Kenyon street. who recently returned
from a motor trip to the north shore.
left last week I'm their auto for a trip
through the mountains to western Penn
sylvania Mr.. +. M. Cieaver accom-
panied them.
At the last meeting OF the Thursday
Euchre Club Mrs. E. H. Walker was
hostess. AS usual. the ladies had most
enjoyable time. Mrs. T. A. Bynum, Mrs.