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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
NEW SANTA FE TELEPHONES.
New Dispatching Method in Southern
California.

San Bernardino, CAL, Sept Ito
oay marks a new era in the dispatch
ing OF trains in southern California.
Tor at o'clock the telephone service
VIII be declared in effect on the Santa
Fe line between San Bernardino and
Barstow and orders for the running
OF trains will then be transmitted by
phone.
For the present the telephone cir
cult for train dispatching will be used
only between the hours Of a. m. and
p. M, for the reason that it is only
on that trick that the district is pro
V1ded with a dispatcher whose duties
90 not extend to other districts. Dur
ing the remainder of the "a hours orte
dispatcher handles both the First and
Second districts and as the Second
dlstrlct table is not yet equipped with
the telephone equipment, it will be
necessary to cut the telephone wires
Within a short time, however. IL is
expected that the Second district
which comprises the line between this
city and Los Angeles via Pasadena.
Will be equipped with telephones and
tnen the new system can be operated
the entire "a hours over the First IS
Wen as the Second district, as the
table for the latter district will then
be provided with q selector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
IN RECEPTIVE MOOD.
But Taft Will Not Make Bid for
Second Term.


Beverly, Mass, Sept. 1.-THE pub
LEGATION of story in certain newspa-
pers purporting TO come from Beverly
and announcing that President Taft
had decided to step aside as presi-
Dental candidate in 1912 to make
way for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,
has brought many inquiries to the
summer capital. 1t was decided not to
dignity the story, which is reported to
be without any foundation whatever,
with statement.
It can be stated that there has been
no change in President Taft's atti-
tude toward second term since he
told a number of friends a few months
ago that he would accept second
nomination if his party desired it.
The president is, it is said, not con-
sidering his chances for second term
at this time. From the first he has
said he would devote himself to car
rying out as nearly as possible the
pledges of the platform on which he
was elected for a four year term. Mr..
Taft, it is pointed out, does not know
how to play politics and he has been
quoted as saying that he would not
do SO If he could.
The fact that he has often in his
speeches referred to the fact that he
has only the remainder of his present
term to serve, means, it is stated here,
that Mr.. Taft does not feel that he
should nominate himself and that he
will not make a political bid for the
nomination.
The president starts for New Haven
and Cincinnati on Sunday night. He
will be away from Beverly two weeks,
returning here October to remain
until the 18th
Grahame White the English avia-
tor, called on the president at Burgess
Point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
BIGELOW BANK ROBBER CAUGHT
Jesse Dare. Who Was Thwarted by
Girl Teller, Arrested in Denver.

Denver, Sept. 17.-Jesse Dare, VINO
tried to hold up a country bank 20
miles from Clay Center, Kan, Decem-
Der %, and was put to flight by the
paving teller and a woman employe,
was arrested Friday at grazing
camp in the suburbs of Denver. Ihe
police say he admitted the attempted
robbery.
Dare tells this story:
II had two big pistols-44s: L
walked up to the window and told the
cashier to give me the money He told
a teller at the next window to get
gun. and 1 began shooting. The teller
and a woman were shooting at me,
and 1 was firing through the cages at
them. Finally. I ran. posse 1ol-
lowed me about IL miles out OF town;
/ finally jumped from my horse ana
hid in a hay stack and the posse
nassed me. was suffering from
wound in the breast and from another
in the hand. and 1 thought l was 60
ing to die in the hay stack
Dare came to Denver ten days a1ler
the attempted robbery
This attempted robbery was OF the
state hank of Bigelow. near Marys-
Vile. The man was driven ON py MISS
I11lu Brubaker, daughter OF the cash
lev who heroically protected the cash
drawer of the bank and shot the rop-
her when he ran from the bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17

nave and aisles, north to south. rs
feet; front at towers, rs feet; height
of nave ceiling, A feet; height of
aisles ceiling, rs feet; height of ma
of towers and spires, 141 feet. The
present values of the Catholic church
and school properties in Victoria are:
New church, $125.000; school build
ing, $25,000; teachers house, $4,000;
monastery and college, $4,000 The
school has eight rooms and nine teach
ers. 1t is in charge of the Sisters of
st. Agnus, and has $50 pupils. The
monastery and church are in charge
of the Capuchin Fathers. The con-
tractor is E. F. A. Clark of Topeka,
and the architect is Joseph Marshall,
also of Topeka. .t@.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
BICKEL GIVES $4,000 BOND.
His Preliminary Hearinf Set for Sep
l tembel 81 at Olathe.

Olathe, Kan, Sept. 17.-Karl Bickel,
the divinity student charged with caus-
ing the death of Miss Frances Peters
a pretty Kansas City stenographer,
was arraigned before B. H. Tillotson,
a justice of the peace, after he arriv-
ed in Olathe Justice Tillotson set his
preliminary hearing for 10 o'clock the
morning of September q.
{ The bail required was $4,000. The
charge was murder in the first degree
given by Bert Gilbert of Olathe, Mr..
Brewster and George R. Kelly, a mem
Der of Mr.. Brewtser'S firm.
Bickel said after he fed from Kan
sas City last Monday he went to
Omaha. He had an uncle there, the
only relative in whom he believed he
could confide the burden of fear which
he had carried alone for ten days.
''I felt as If I had no one to whom
I could CO." Bickel said. 81 could not
tell my father and I could not bear to
think my mother ever would hear of
from under me
LAS far as I knew, Frances Peters
was a good girl
That assertion was made over and
over by Bickel who surrendered to
the police after learning that a war
rant had been issued for him, which
charged him with having murdered the
girl.
Bickel was on the way to Olathe. He
talked through his attorney, r. X.
Brewster, who directed what questions
that were asked Bickel should be an
swered. Bickel said he did not want
the world to think improperly Of MISS
Peters.
much as feel my own disgrace in
the matter, I feel vastly the more sorry
for Miss Peters mother Bickel said
''I would like her to know that her girl
was a good daughter and worthy or any
mother"
Bickel said he had an explanation
for his presence in the room at the
OIathe hotel the night before the day
upon which Miss Peters was FOUND
suffering with mercuria1 poisoning:
NOBODY in the world will believe
what have to say about that, though,
he said In reply to a question why ne
had registered at the hotel as DR.. Y.
s. Hart and wife, Omaha Bickel said;
s'I could explain that, too, but no
body would believe it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
COP KILLS A WOMAN.
He Was Pursuing Chicken Thieves
Three Blocks Distant.

Kansas City, Sept. 17.-While pur-
suing two negro chicken thieves, at
whom he fired eight times, Patrolman
Charles Cook, a negro shot and killed
Mrs. Karl B. Schaefer. The woman
was standing in the wash rooms of her
home three blocks distant.
In firing to stop the fleeing negroes,
Cook shot into the air, and it is
thought that it was then that Mrs.
Schaefer was killed. Her dead body
was discovered by her husband when
he returned from work three hours
later. Cook was arrested, but order
ed released by the prosecuting attor-
ney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
SATURDAY..

quire to bring goods of all description
to the freight stations for shipment
by rail.
The disposition of the farming pop
ulation throughout the country to use
autos in transporting their product
renders them able to shin the same
with much more independence, while
1t also stimulates the countrywide de-
mand for better roads, the latter being
something which all intelligent rail-
road operating officials appreciate in
its beneficial effects on commerce. and
ransportation.-Bra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
ursTICE BURCH AT PRATT.
Delivers Address Defeating the New
Court House.

Pratt, Kan, Sept. 1.-THE city and
county of Pratt held an all-day cele-
brating, inspecting and dedlcatlng
The exercises consisted of a street
1arade in which attractive floats adj
yertised the business and the products
of the city and county and In Wh1cn
Pratt's fire department with its new
equipment had a prominent place.
The afternoons exercises We're inter
snersed with music by the two bands
and consisted of the dedicatory address
by Mr.. Justice Burch. of the state su-
preme court, an address on behalf OF
the Pratt county bar by William Bar
rett, and addresses by District Judge
Preston B. Gillett and County Attorney
w B. Hess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
was found by Mr.. Green at 1890 the

following morning.
Mr.. Craig was a successful farmer
and stockman and owned several hun
bred acres of fine land on the Saline
river also a fine lot of cattle. He
leaves a wife and four children He
was a prominent Odd Fellow and Ma
son and one of the most prominent
men in the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17

fectly prepares the system for the
coming Of baby. Mothers Friend
assures q quick and natural recovery
for every woman who uses it. It is
for sale at drug stores. Write for
free book for expectant mothers.
BRADFIELD REGULAToR co.
Atlanta. Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
Kansas GirI Dead at JopIin.

Joplin, Mo. Sept. 1.-THE discov-
cry of the body of Miss Mabel Har-
rington of Altamont. Kan. in room
of the Conner hotel here tonight. end
ed a search for her which was insti-
tuted Wednesday. She killed herself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
KWOMEl'S1
8sacI 1lRS.SD

DR.. Frank Sanders will give recital
lecture on India, under the auspices of
the Federation of Women's clubs,
October. 4th, at the Central Congrega-
tional church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
KILLED BY HIS AUTO.
Robert Craig Is Crushed to Death Near
NafOma.

Natoma. Kan, Sept. 17.-C. W.
Green. rural carrier on route No. 8,
found Robert Craig under his over
turned automobile crushed to death.
Friday morning Mr.. Craig left Codell.
Kan. at .. m. The supposition is
he was killed 80 minutes later. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
Dallas Doubles Population.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE popula-
ton of Dallas, Tex. is 92,104, an in
crease of 1896. or 116 per cent. as
compared with 1858 in 1890.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17

For the mother In the home to be
strong and well, able to devote her
time and strength to the rearing Of
children, is one Of LIES greatest
blessings. Often the bearing Of
children injuries the mothers health,
if she has not prepared her system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17
RAILROAD NEWS.
American Railroad Men Receive
the Best Pay.
Jobs in Foreign Lands Not At
tractive to Yankees.
BEST In ALL CLASSES.
More in One Month Here Than
in One Year There.
Other Items of General Inter-
est in Traffic World.

In England all railroad employees
are termed servants Although the
statistics of British railways ara
singular1y barren of details respecting
the compensation of railway ser
wants. the reports of boards of con-
Citation afford data regarding the
rates of pay of several classes. Take,
for instance, engineers and firemen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17

From these figures a fair idea IS
gained of the average pay of British
railway labor, and it is not likely that
the British scale will prove attractive
to any American railroad man.
Reports of wages in Germany are not
detailed. Here is one table:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-17

TO any. American IdllIOdQ Illelli'
Reports of wages in Germany are not
detailed. Here is one table:
Average
6rs 80 ner wear
Maintenance and guarding road sal ~
Train crews and station men, 5S4.W
Switching crews and shopmen. ..--. 4O2.oo
The Swiss government report on rail-
way wages is as follow:
Average
peryear.
TRANSFORMATION and train service. 1888 %
Maintenance and guarding road SS4 "A ~
PorterS~ and labOrerS.. 1o-.vv
On the state railways in Belgium,
firemen receive $500 to $3.50 per
month, the higher wage only after 10
years. service. Engineers begin at
$3.50 per month and at the end of "a
years service, work up to S3S per
month Conductors earn from SlT9'
per month up to a maximum OF $S4. 49,
Brakemen begin as shunters at 40 cents
a day. When promoted they receive
SIT. 10 per month, and work up to 81
per month The average railway
worker in Belgium receives 2.22 francs
or 43 cents day.
Whole classes Of American railway
employees receive more in a month for
their services than Belgium railway
employees average in year.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
SEEK MORE POWER
Commissioners Would Re-
yoke Plumbers Licenses.
DEFECTIVE WORK DISCOVERED
Passage of Bill Now Pending Before
Congress Urged because Courts
Have Held that Persons Once Lii
censed Cannot Have Permits Sus-
pended When Law Furnishes.

In q letter TO Senator Gallinger. chair
man of the Senate District Committee.
the Commissioners yesterday urged the
passage OF the bill pending before Con
gress to authorize them to suspend and
revoke certain licenses and permits.
That a law OF this kind is needed is
evident from the large amount or de-
fective work discovered after the inspec-
ton OF plumbing and gas fitting, and
those businesses which involve the is
suance of permits under any health
building electrical. or police regulation.
Hard To Get Evidence.
The Commissioners state they have
found it hard to get evidence for con-
viction I'm courts of persons who violate
the terms Of their licenses or permits, and
yet they have knowledge the laws ans
regulations are persistently violated, es-
peciaHy by plumbers and operators OF
automobiles and others.
In the case Of plumbers. the courts
have held that persons once licensed can
not have their licenses suspended or re-
voked. where any other form Of pun
ishment is provided by law
In the past It has been the purpose OF
the Commissioners before granting a
license which requires an examination e
know the candidate has a knowledge OF
The laws and regulations governing the
trade or business.
Work Covered Up.
But it may afterward develop that
while the applicant has the necessary
technical education, his character is such
that he cannot he trusted 20 comply with
these. especially in the case Of plumbing
and gashtting. where portion of the
work can bee covered up before being in-
spected
The bill in question twill give The Com
missioners the authority 20 suspend or
revoke any license or permit granted by
them. It is also provided this authority
shall be exercised only after the failure
or neglect Of the Hcensee TO comply with
the conditions.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
CANOES TO BATTLE
ON FOURTH OF JULY
Programme VIII Include
Five Unique Races.

Adrian Sisev yesterday sent to Commits
sioner Rudolph, chairman of the commit
tee on the safe and sane celebration OF
Independence Day. the following pro-
gramme OF the Interclub Canoe Associa-
tion regatta, 10 be held on July 4, in con-
ncction with the numerous other athletic
events.
These canoe races and contests include
the following in the order given: Novice
singles, novice doubles. association cham
pionship singles, association champion
ship doubles club fours. mixed tandem
tail-end race, upset race. fitting contest
war canoe race. and the broom padding
race.
The first six OF these races are real
contests OF speed and skill in the man
agement Of the craft. while the latter
five are more on the humorous order In
the tail-end race the contestant seats
himself in the rear Of the canoe, facing
backward so that instead Of having
almost the entire length OF the draft In
front Of him he has only about two feet
Of the rear OF the boat
This throws the bow of tie boat high
into the air. The contestants will find
the canoe will turn In circles.
In the upset race, the contestants are
required 20 turn their craft over in the
water, while about half way down the
course and then climb i'm and proceed.
The executive committee viii present 70
the winner of the war canoe race sill
yer loving cup. now in the possession OF
the association, and 10 be raced for At
each annual meet. This cup will become
the property OF the club which wins il
at three annual regattas
1t has been further ordered the asso-
citation adhere strictly TO it's rule pro-
vidinE that only canoes of am accepted
cruising model be used i'm the association
events Association championship events
are open only 20 members Of the Inter
club Canoe Association, the other events
being free 20 all.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of COngress-Open 4. m. to 10 p. m. on
secular days; from p m. 70 10 p. m on Sundays
and on certain holidays.
PuOAe LibaD-Opcn g a. m 10 p. m: holidays
a, m. TO J.. M. Sundays. 2 to p
Mnl'e holse-Opcn 10 a. m. 10 p m.
United states Capi,ol-Open 3 a. n. % 20 p. m.
1orcgian Gallery Of Art-Open ureel Tuesday,
thursday, Saturday. go to =. m. Sunday 20 TO
| 70 : ~ J.. M. Other days DC admission.
STATE, War; and Navy Dcrarments-Open a. N.
/ TO D. ~. Crhe original Declaration Of Iudepend-
eLcc Is m the library 40 the State DEPARTMENT.
United states Treasury Open a.. m. 10 ,. m
Umled states Patent Ohice-OIen a. m. to 2
T. m.
United States Pension Bureau-opcu . a. m. to I
y. IN.
United States Post-oficc-opcn 9 q. m. 70 ? ?. m.
Washington City Post-orhec-Oren an hours. THE
Dead Letter Once is 10 the city postoficel
National Botanic Gardens-OTcn s a. m. to 7. m.
FISH Commission-OTen a. IN. 20 { 20 p m
Army Medical Aluse1m-O Open a. m. TO 80 D. m
National Muscum-Opcn 9 a. NJ 10 10 D m tin
Gliding holidaysl.
Agricultural Derartment-Orcn ? a. m. to 40
p. m.
Bureau n Engraving and Printins-Oren a. H.
10 20 p, M.
Washington Monument l555li feet in heicht-open
20 a. m TO $50 p N. Elevator runs from a. m
| % D. M
=. m. Including holidays.
J Government Printing Ohicc-Opcu 10 a. m TO ?
/ r. M.
| Navy Nard-Oren o a. NJ. 70 $50 r. N.
southNorth Cottage. 56th and Prospect ave.
| hey Mansion Home 81 Francis Scott key author
Of The Star Srsugled Banner" ISIS NJ street north
west open daily. except Sunday. d. N. 10 SO
I p. m. Admission free
N THE SUBURBS.
Geological PsTk-Opeu an day.
Rock Creek Bridge aud Park.
chevy Chase and keusington.
Naval ohservatory-Opcu O. m. 20 p. m.
M0urt Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb Of Washing-
! toul-OTcn IL a. M. 90 p m
! United States Soldiers Hmc-Open 9 a. IN. 10
sunset.
| United States Naval Academy. Annapolis. Md
Arlington National Cemetery
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
PARENTS ENDORSE
ROUT OF FASHION
Plans for Simple Graduation
Will Be Successful.

School Supt Stuart's plan for simple
fly In graduation exercises and other
functions marking the close Of the school
year is meeting with approval among
the parents Of pupils. according 90 re-
ports received yesterday by the board
Of education.
Resolutions indorsing the plan were
received from the Takoma Park Citi-
zens Association. The association
promised its support in the campaign,
which SupL Stuart is confident will be
carried 90 a successful issue.
Though there has been some oppo-
sitiou TO the plan by the sweet girl
grad several Of the classes have passed
resolutions in compliance with the wishes
Of the school authorities for complete
simplicity in the exercises and gowns.
Supt Stuart has placed the matter In
the hands Of the several principals and
they are conducting tine campaign as
they think best.
we have rot laid down set rules,
said Supt Stuart yesterday, but are
allowing each principal to choose proper
methods for carrying out the boards
wishes. The pupils seem 90 be taking
10 the idea. and already several Of the
graduating classes have voted against
elaborate gowns. flowers. &c., for grad
uation.
From present Indications it looks as
II the change would Doe carried ont. I
expect that next YEAR a specific plan for
tho economies Will b1 4GOpfcd after
a conference with the principals who
have been successful in their camapiEn
this year.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Louis c. Hylbert, SO, and Charity NJ.
Runyan. %. of Redwood, W. Va Rev.
w w Barnes.
Gaius G. Galbrith, ., Of Richmond. Va.
and Mary l.. Knibb, -, OF G0ochland
County. Va. Rev r. w Lowric.
Ernest T. Kelley y. of Hanover Coun-
~. Va. and Alice L. Sisson, To- OF
Prince William County. Va. Rev. J. b.
Mclaughlin
Jacob Lipkin. %. and Lena Goldberg.
10 Rev. O.. Silverstone.
Elisha r. Payne, "a. and Myrtle 4.
Beach, q, Of Lorton Valley. Va Rev.
T. r. Marshall
Little u. Stephens. g. and Margaret 4
Pfeifer, p bOth Of Baltimore, Md. Rev.
r. w. LOwrie.
COLORED.
William c. Brown. 80, and Halle
Thomas, - Rev James Noonan.
PvimUs II. Slaughter %. and Mary
Smith. %. Rev. Thomas Hall
Levi r. Waddy. q. and GFace NJ. Har-
rison. p. both Of Baltimore, Md Rev.
Alexander Wilbanks
|. Alexander Quickley, 8. and Mary
Driver. y. Rev. c l. Irby.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
COMMENCEMENT OBSERVED.
Martha Washington Seminary Gives
Musical Entertainment

A musical entertainment To mark the
commencement season was given last
evening at Martha Washington Sem
mary.
The programme included a duet by Miss
Pritts and Miss Anderson; readings by
Miss Davis and Miss Neumuller; piano
SOLO Miss Thompson; songs. Miss Helen
Arnold Nettleton, instructor I'M the vocal
department; reading. Miss Glenna Smith
Tnuin, piano solos, Miss Grace Adele
Freely; readings. Miss Snyder, piano
solo Miss Anderson; readings Miss Da-
Wis and Miss Neumuller; piano solo, Miss
Pritts; songs. Miss Helen Arnold Nettle-
ton, and piano solo, Miss Grace Adele
Freely.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
BLUEFIELDS ATTACK STOPPED.
Notice Served ON Commanders of
Two NicnraEuan Forces.

Because the lives and property OF
Americans would be endangered, the pro-
posed bombardment OF Bluefeids, Mica
ragua. will not be permitted, nor will any
lighting Doe allowed in the city.
Notice 10 this effect has been served
on the commanders of the Madriz and
Estrada forces and on Irias, In command
OF the steamer Venus by Commander
Gilmcr. of the Paducah.
Mr.. Moffat. consul at Bluehelds has
telceraphed that the Venus, with 800 men
ana mounted guns aboard. has arrived
AT Bluehelds. The steamship Dictator, Of
New Orleans, was entering the port when
the telegram was sent and notice of the
blockade was being served on her.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
MOUNT VERNON TO GET RELICS.
Several Minor Details to BE Re-
stored nj Mansion.

Plans for the restoration Of several
minor details about the mansion We're
considered at the meeting Of the regents
at Mount Vernon Yesterday.
II was announced that several relics
have been presented to the association,
ard consideration Of their acceptance will
be taken MP before adjournment
The several committees which made an
inspection of the mansion reported az the
meeting yesterday that everything is in
satisfactory condition. The board will be
in session at least two days more
The Washington herald., 1910-05-19
DIR. Porter EntertnIn. Guest.

Rev. L l., Krumreig. Pm D.. D. n,
pastor of the First Baptist Church, of
Somerset. Mass. is the guest OF Dr. z.
W. Porter. president Of Potomac Uni
versity. Dr. Krumreig is a delegate to the
Worlds Sunday School Convention held
I'm this city. He is member Of the ex-
ccutiye board of the FAN River District
Sunday School Association.