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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
DAWSON IS READY.
Will Bring Suit for Wholesale Reduc-
ton of Freight Rates.

The Kansas state railroad board
will soon file a complaint before the
interstate commerce commission ASK
ing for a wholesale reduction IN
freight rates on all classes of goods
between st. Louis and points in Kan
sas. The complaint alleges that dis
examination is practiced in the present
rates to Kansas points in favor OF
Kansas City that is out OF an prop OF
tiOn to the difference in distance pc
tween the points mentioned The Iol-
lowing statement given out by the
hoard sets forth the claims OF the state
in this case: ~,
sss City are much lower relatively
than from st. Louis to interior Kan
sas centers. The bringing OF TINS SUIT
was ordered by the railroad commls-
sion some time ago.
lone of the cardinal principles OF
ratemaking is that the longer the haul
the lower the rate per ton, per mile
should he 1t is Mr.. DawSon'S cOnten-
ton that Kansas is greatly d1scrlmlh-
ated against. The rates jump up very
materially after the Missouri river is
crossed, In some instances the rates
from St Louis to Kansas stations are
from 100 per cent to 200 per cent
higher per ton-mile for haul OF oOV
miles than the railroads charge on the
same commodity moving from st.
Louis to Kansas City, distance OF
only 275 miles.
"At the present time the first class
rate from st. Louis to Kansas City is
so cents, which means about 40 miles
ner ton mile, while the first class rate
from ST. Louis to Hutchinson ana
Wichita is $1.191a, or about As mills
per ton mile. notwithstanding the tact
that Hutchinson and Wichita are To-
Gated nearly 500 miles from st. Louis
and kansas City is but 275 miles away.
ssMr. Dawson prays for readJust-
mont of the ten class rates and also
number of commodity rates sueh as
agricultural implements, bags and
bagging, cartridge shells, cereal 1000
products, cotton piece goods, harness
and saddlery, iron and steel articles,
linoleum, meats, paint, paper, starch,
vinegar, canned goods, coHeei peahs
and svrup. He asks that the first class
rate to Hutchinson and Wichita be
reduced from S1.191A to $1.07 u and
the other classes in proportion The
rate on fresh meats he wishes reduced
from 641h cents to 26 Il cents. canned
goods. beans and coffee from a Genus
to 391h cents and syrup from 80 70
cents to 33 cents.
.sEIe asks that the first class rates to
Topeka be reduced from ~ Genus TO
"a cents fifth class from 81 cents TO
q cents, iron and steel pipe from 70 1s
cents to 16h cents, fresh meats from
371h cents to Is u cents, and canned
goods from 80 cents to % cents. He
asks that the first class rate TO sauna
he reduced from $1.16 to S1.04 Il the
first class rate to Goodland from u
nents to IS - cents; the first class rate
to Dodge city from $1.47 to $1-38 Il J.
and the other classes in proportion.
These towns are given as typical CEN
ters.
serbe Interstate commerce commits
sion has said repeatedly that these
rates as a whole are toe high, and has
ordered a reduction of 10 per cent on
all traffic moving from the atlantic
seaboard to the Missouri river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
HUBBY GETS $4,000.
For Serving as Receiver of the Estate
of Capt. Oberlin Nj. Carter.

New York, Dec. 20.-Judge Ward of
the United States circuit court today
gave his approval to an agreement of
counsel awarding $4,000 to Frank W.
Hubby, Jr., for his services as a re-
ceiver in the litigation instituted by
the United States against former Cap
tain Oberlin M. Carter of the engineer
corps of the army.
After Captain Carriers conviction of
completely with Contractors Green and
Gaynor in Savannah river and harbor
frauds which ran into the millions the
government took possession of his es-
tate which was assembled through the
Hubby receivership.
Carter on his conviction was SEN
fenced to prison at Fort Leavenworth
and Contractors Green and Gaynor
are now serving sentence in the fed
eraI prison at Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
FUSS OVER LORIMER.
committee Report May Not Have
Smooth Sailing in Senate.

Washington, Dec. 2Q.-What may
prove formidable opposition to the
adoption of any report to the senate
for the generation of Senator Lorimer,
as the result of the investigation OF
charges of bribery in connection with
his election bv the Illinois legislature
to succeed Senator Hopkins is said to
have developed on the senate floor TO-
day.
Several senators are declared to have
agreed that they would compel a post
ponemert of the whole subject until
after the holiday recess in order that
all members might have an oppor-
tunity to digest the testimony as well
as the report of the committee on
privileges and elections.
According to authoritative informa-
ton the subcommittee was unit in
declaring that there had been no evil
denoe that Senator Lorimer had been
involved in any manner in purchasing
votes of individual members of the leg
islature but that there is some differ
enceS of opinion as to what would have
been the result if all of the votes
against which there was faint had been
eliminated.
( 1t developed today also that some
members of the full committee believed
the subcommittee should have report
ed merely whether bribery had been re-
sorted to in the election in which Mr..
I.oriner was successful as the in
struction given by the senate IN the
resolution authorizing the investigation
had not called for report of eXonera-
ton for Mr.. Lorimer.
Chairman Burrows is expected to sub
NIT the report of the committee tomor-
row. He has on file a statement sub
mitted by Senators Hepburn and Fra
zier and these will be made public with
the report of the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
STILL MORE GRIEF.
Vending Machine Gazapany Attached
by Bank.

The Vending Machine and Manufac-
turing company came to more grief to-
day when an attachment was issued by
the Bank of Topeka against the COM
pany in the amount OF about $1,000. The
plant is now closed pending the final
settlement of litigation started a few
weeks ago when 3. ]. Haskins, general
manager of the concern, commenced
action to protect his patents under the
terms of a five years contract as man
ager of the company.
When the Vending Machine and Man
ufacturing company was organized and
incorporated a year ago with capital
stock of $4,000. the future looked bright
for the company, as Haskins, the gen.
eral manager, owned patent automa-
tic peanut vending device that gave
promise of putting the stockholders
on easy street. There was little difficult
ty in selling the stock. The device
looked ever so promising. The evasive
public could not possibly do without the
new machine. There was certainly a
machines. In fact the vending device
apparently had the automobile hog tied
in the gross earning department without
any possibility of competition or in
Engagements. But the public did not
buy. This was the basis of trouble that
originated among the stockholders, ac-
cording to Mr. Haskins, who laments
the untimely trouble.
About $4,000 had already been paic
into the company said Haskins, land
the sale of Is machines at 5000 each adj
ded money to the working capital and
our future looked prosperous. We i'm
mediately made about 80 machines.
When half of them remained unsoid,
some of the stockholders assumed a
very bad crouch. My contract with the
company for five years service as gen.
eral manager was unceremoniously
cancelled and I began suit to protect
my patent rights which under the
terms of the contract were to have
gone to the company had the five year
clause been fulfilled. It looks now as
though the liabilities of the company
are about equal to its visible assets,
provided we can collect on the unpaid
stock"
Haskins says about $4,000 is now act
uaIIy invested in the plant and he be-
lieves it will pay dividends If properly
managed. The peanut vending device
is a neat appearing patent. 1t auto
matically sells five cents worth of pea
nuts, sacks them, wraps the package
and delivers it to the customer in ex-
change for the nickel in the slot.
The officers of the company are: j.
F. Carter, president; A. L. Richie, vice
president; and B. J. Haskins, general
manager. The plant, which is located
in the basement of the Crawford build
ing at Fifth and Jackson streets, is
closed pending the final settlement OF
difficulties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
LUCKY" BALDWIN CASE
Former Secretary of the Navy Offers
Some Evidence.

Los Angeles, Dec. 20.-In the trial
of the Lucky Baldwin will case to-
day a telegram was read from former
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long,
from Mrs. Lillian Ashley Turnbull
many years ago giving the details of
a contract marriage between her and
Baldwin, but that the letter had been
destroyed. Mr.. Long stated in his tele-
gram, however, that he remembered
the contents of the letter very well.
Mrs. Turnbun came into court with
her brother, Everett P. Ashley, a hotel
keeper of Woodstock, Conn. Miss Turn
bull, the pretty 17-year-old plaintiff,
was not present.
When Mrs. TurnbuH took the stand,
Attorney Gavin McNab, the cross ex-
aminer, at once began the attack.
reading to the jury one of a series of
letters written, it is claimed, by Mrs.
Turnbull in 1889, which related to cor
respondence with Baldwin.
1t was addressed to Lewis Leach
and was as follows:
81 was born and raised in Vermont,
love horses almost to distraction; am
20 years old, alone in the world, my
own mistress and have to earn my own
living. Saw your name in the Horse
man in connection with the Great In
ternational Running race. AS I want
to have a horse-loving friend in Cali
fornia to secure me a nice position, also
further my interest in various ways. so
that 1 can go there in the near future,
I have written you. My eastern prince
is Wesley P. Balch, but as I am going
to California to live for a while shall
need count on the Pacific coast.
Now if you are a wholesouled youth
with the 'ducats,' good figure and fair
looking face. write me and enclose pho
tograph and on receipt of same, will
tell you more about yours truly,
MISS L. A. ASHLEY,
COR The Blonde"
Lewis Leach was president of the
Farmers bank of Fresno, Cal.
The letter was introduced in evidence
over continued objections. McNab pur-
sued the examination of Mrs. Turnbull
in reference to her connection with j,
r. Wood, a Boston detective, who is
said to have assisted in the prosecution
of Mrs TurnbulPs case.
Whom did Wood representa- was
asked.
William Redding.''
Whom did Redding representa-"
Colonel Albert Pope"
What was the conversation when
Wood came to your
HE said he thought was a good
girl but that he had been employed to
look up my record. Mr.. Redding was
there and he said he thought that per-
haps Colonel Pope had -wronged me.
He said he thought Colonel Pope would
buy me a home In Pasadena If I would
go and live there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
RETURNS ALL IN.
Election for King Georges First Par
lament Is Completed.

London, Dec. 20.-The returns from
the three constituencies, the polling of
which yesterday brought to a close the
general elections for the first parlia-
ment of King George, were announced
today and showed no change. the gov
eminent party coalition majority is
1875, which is two more than the com
bined advantage over the Unionfsts in
the preceding parliament.
The state of the parties is as fol-
lows: Unionists. 272; Liberals. PIT;
Irish Nationalists, 10; Independent
Nationalist, IL; Labor members, 4S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
ASK TAFT FOR MORE.
Employees on Canal Send Representa-
tive to Washington.

Washington, Dec. 2o.-H. L. MAYHEM,
representing the hourly employees on
the Panama canal was at the White
House today and asked President Tart
to grant still further concessions TO the
hoiIernoakers and other mechanics on
the isthmus. Following his recent visit
to the zone the president denied a re-
quest for general increase in pay but
extended from two weeks to four the
amount of leave with pay granted the
hourly employees. -,
Tt is doubtful if the president viii
make any further concessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
HARAHAN TO RESIGN.
He Will Be Seventy Years Old on
January IL.

New York, Dec. 20.-It is reported
that the resignation of James T. Hara-
han from the presidency of the Illinois
Central railroad probably will be given
to the directors at their meeting here
tomorrow. The resignation, it is said
will take effect on January II when
Mr.. Harahan will have reached the age
of 20 years.
1t is understood Mr.. Harahan's sue
cessor will be I. B. Markham, a form
CT official of the Southern Pacific COM
pany and now engaged in the oil bust
ness in Pittsburg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Ntanilo RaiIroad Bonds Good.

Washington, Dec 20-Secretary Cf
the Treasury MacVeagh has decided to
accept bonds of the Manila Railroad
company at 80 per cent of their market
value but not exceeding 80 per cent of
par as security for government de-
posits in national banks. No additional
public deposits are in contemplation at
this time and the bonds of the Manila
Railroad company merely have been
added to the list of securities which ara
acceptable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
CAUGHT IN RAT TRAP.
Thief Was Feeling for Diamond Ring
He Had Dropped.

Trenton. Dec. 2O-Jason Meany, who
comes from Chicago, says he is the orig
prison sentence because he put his hand
in a rat trap. While footing the home of
Mrs Julian VOORHEES,, Meany dropped a
diamond ring which rolled under a stove.
While cropping in the dark he put his hand
into rat trap. There was sudden snap.
Three of his fingers were broken and he
made no ATTEMPT to escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
CLAIMS BILL PASSES.
Bristow's Opposition Was Able to
Rally But IL Votes.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The omnibus
claims bill was passed by the senate
today, carrying more than two mil
lions. In spite of the fight made on
the measure by Senator Bristow it was
put through by vote of As to IL
MI Bristow devoted one week to at
lacking the provisions of the bill. max
ing bitter onslaught on the appropri-
atoms to meet the French spoliation
claims
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
NEWMAN IS NAMED.
Topeka Expert Will Examine Building
and Loan Companies.

VIM. T. Newman. was today APP
pointed deputy bank examiner by j. n.
Dolley. state bank commissioner. He
is named as a special assistant for the
purpose of examining building and loan
companies. ~
Mr.. Newman has been engaged in the
Devlin receivership in Topeka for sew
eral years as an expert accountant and
is known to be a competent man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
raft,s Appointees reported Fayorably.

Washington. Dec. 20--The senate COM
uittee on Interstate commerce today de-
cided to report favorably 20 the senate
the names of C. c. McChord of Kentucky
and B. H. Meyer of Wisconsin to be mem
Sion. 1t is expected the senate will act
IN the STANDARDIZATION tomorro Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

is, claimed, will not only benefit the
fair association, but will bring more
people to the reunion. Arrangements
have been made to bring President
Taft to Topeka for one day of the 1911
reunion. A meeting will be held this
week by representatives from the
various posts in charge of the reunion
and they will determine on the sug-
gestiOn from the fair association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Her SECOND Trial for Murder.

Irvine, KY, Dec 20-For the second time
Mrs. Amelia Belle Allen of Breathitt
county was placed on trial on a charge
of murder here today. She is alleged to
have entered the home of Mrs. Amelia
Tut year ago and to have shot the
latter to death as she knelt at baby's
cradle On the first trial Mrs. Allen was
convicted and sentenced to life irnprison-
.Inant.. -. -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Roads Charged With DISCRIMINATION.

Oklahoma City, Dec. 20-Oficials of
the National Stock Yards association
and of the packing companies of this
city are today collecting data prepara-
tory to making a complaint against the
railroads entering Oklahoma City. They
will charge discrimination in favor of
Fort Worth, Wichita and Kansas CITY.
The corporation commission promises
to give the matter hearing within
ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
To EIectrify Road in Cbicaqo

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-The city council aast
night unanimously voted to Join hands
with the Chicago Association of Com
merce and work for the electrification Of
steam railroads within the city limits.
Mayor Busse appointed committee of
four men to take up the work with thss
Association of Commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
New Jersey central Cuts 2 Melon.

New York. Dec. 20-Directors of the
Central Railway Of New Jersey have de-
cfaref an extra dividend of per cent in
addition TO the regular dividend of 2 per
cent. The extra Is payable out of the
earnings of the Lehigh Valley and Wilkes
barre Coal company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Rnnninns Dnring thc F,air.

The fair association has issued a
suggestion to the q. a. X. camps of
Shawnee county urging them to hold
their annual reunion in Topeka the
week the state fair is held. This, it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Card OF Thanks

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbora for their kindness during
the illness and death of our beloved
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. AhIstrom
and familu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
Lightweights Battle at St. Joe.

st. Joe, Dec. 20-Tonlmy Mcfarland of
San Francisco and Jake Barada of South
ST. Joe lightweigIlts, will fight fifteen
rounds here tonight before the Robideaux
Athletic club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Mr. M. Ebey has announced that
his daughter, Vera, who has snent
nearly all her life in Topeka, was mar
ried June 25, 1909, to Mr. Cornelius J.
Bardsley of Canton, Ill. Mrs. Bards-
ley has returned to Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

A new velvet collar improve an old
overcoat wonderfully. The Enterprise,
s34 Kansas ave, does this class of work
very neatly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

It Depends.-sDo you think a man
should take his wife into his confidence
regarding his business affairs?'' asked the
isn't maSing any money. YES Teni5e.ll me he
experienced one. cautiously.-Philadelp
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Mrs. Strickler,s painted china sale
ia A w. Sth. Plates. $1.0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
CENSUS RETURNS.
Population of Small Towns i'm Missouri
and Texas.

Washington. Dec. 20-Popuiation of the
thirteenth census issued by the census
office today includes the following places
MTGSOTTRT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

r. Smith, judgment was granted the
plaintiff in the sum of S1O055. The
case of E. L. O'Neil against o. OVER
was certified to the district court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Full line kodaks at Rosser Bros.
sos Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Holiday goods at Rosser Bros. SOC
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Winter blooming plants. the grand
est exhibition of home grown flowers
ever shown in the west. for sale at
Hubbard's, $50 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Goldfish, all kinds. Rosser Bros
S03A Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20
may Get a Cheek.

Griges-So Owens has taken up
banking. ehl What bank is he IMP
Briggs Oh. no bank; he's jus,
Banking on marrying the rich Miss
Hoggenheiner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

your husband seems less eareworn
than formerly Yes; now that the base
ball season is over he hasn't anything but
his business to worry him."-PittsburR
Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

w. w. Wiley of Pittsburg, is in To-
peka this week visiting friends. Mr..
Wiley was formerly a resident of To-
peka and moved to Pittsburg about a
year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

CHARLES Curtis. United States sena-
tor, returned to Topeka Monday night
from Washington, D. c., and will re-
main here until after the holidays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Mr. A. w. Bronson has been called
to Mowhawk, n. Y, by the death of
his mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-20

Mrs. G. c. Allen and her daughter
Mary, from Scranton, Ia, will spend
the holidays with her brother, C. G.
Booher at 713 Van Buren, street. She
has not seen him for Is years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TENTATIVE OPERATIONS
Narrow Limitations Of Stock Market
Again Marked.

New York. Sept 2O.-The narrow
limitations of the present stock market
were marked again today by the way
in which price movements exhausted
direction. The wholly professional par
ticipation In the trading serves to ex-
| plain this restricted movement. OPP
erations are purely tentative and fail
ing to develop any response either IN
the way of selling from genuine holders
or of demand intended to extend over
the days end. the courage of the trad
ing element does not suffice to carry
operations beyond the danger line of
small losses. The settlement of larger
questions is awaited with determine
ton by the larger financial interests
befori. attempting any important trans
actions in stocks.
The early advance was partly in re-
Spouse to the London market, which
took UP the late recovery here where
it left off yesterday and pushed it
somewhat further. Buying for London
account was a factor in the strength
shown at the outset here. The higher
prices brought in realizing sales and
reaction set in. The decline began
about the time the finance committee
of the United States Steel corporation
was ready to go into session, and that
stock led the movement. The fall III
prices was net continued to the end
of the day and the net changes again
proved small.
A rise in the price of copper in Lon
don was cited and reports of curtaiI-
ment of output by one of the copper
mining companies of secondary grade
was pointed to as an encouraging de-.
velopment in the copper trade. There
We're rumOrs put in circulation of the
proposed entry into the PETERBOROUGH
Metropolitan company of important
banking interests. and on these rumors
there was paIpable realizing at the ad-
vance which had occurred in those
stocks on preceding days This move
ment was partly responsible for the
realizing in the general list which de-
cided .he later tone of the market
Reports of lessening demand for steel
products, OF Increasing competition for
orders and of coming further reduc-
tons in the prices of leading lines
helped TO degrees United States Steel
with sympathetic effect on the general
list. The proposed large increase in
Oregon Short Line stock came as a
surprise and market sentiment was
rather at loss to interpret its sig
nificance or its effect on Union Pa
ciffc, as the owner of the existing
additional stock when it shall be is
sued.
Conditions in the money market
We're without marked change.
There is an improvement in the bond
market which is barely perceptible
from day to day but which becomes
more discernible when comparing one
week with another. The tone today
was firm. Total sales, par value, 81
10000. United States bonds were I'M
changed on call.