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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
ABILENE DROPS OUT CENT
Chapman and Minneapolis Undecided
&C. A. Case President.

Abilene, Kan, Feb. lie. A. Case
of Abilene was elected president Of the
Central Kansas baseball league at the
spring meeting here Friday after
noon. Roy Gafford of Minneapolis
was made secretary-treasurer. Man
haitian, Beloit, Concordia, Clay Cen
ter, Salina and Ellsworth agreed to
stay in. Chapman and Minneapolis
are undecided. Abilene will drop out.
There will be a 70 game schedule if
there are eight teams, so games if six
teams. The season will be divided
into two parts, winners to play seven
games for the pennant. Assessments
of 1925 for each team were made. A
$25 guarantee is required for each
game, Sunday games on same percent
age as week days. All teams were
represented except Ellsworth. The sea-
son will open May IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
RAILWAY NOTES.

A revised set of baggage rules, In
tended to make conditions in the mat
ter Of handling baggage throughout
the country as uniform as possible,
may soon be adopted by large ma
jority of the railroads operating in the
United States.
An arrangement for a general inter
change Of passenger business has been
ranged between the southern pa
cific and the Gould-Western Pacific
railways.
The extension of tho Cotton Belt line
from Gainesville to Hamilton, Texas,
about IS miles, Is finished with the
exception of some surfacing work.
Officials CT the Hill lines state that
the North Bank lines new branch into
should be completed as far south as
Bend this spring.
Definite s,ction on the question of in
creasing summer tourist rates has been
postponed until March at the meet
ings of both the Central and Trans
continental Passenger associations
1t is announced at the Southern Pa
eific offices that the places of all the
striking American engineers and fire.
men on that road in Mexico have been
filed and that trains are moving as
usual over the entire system.
AS tie result Of a general confer
ence of railway officials the project for
a union depot for Dallas, Texas, which
las been hanging fire for many months.
took definite shape and it is probable
that within a few weeks the railroads
concerned will organize a terminal
company, select a site and begin the
construction of the building
The Northwestern is making exten
sive plans for the opening of it's new
station in Chicago next May. The en-
tire cost will be $23,750.0oo, nearly ST.
600, 900 less than the Kansas City sta
tion. The station building, however
will cost 100000. Work was COM
rnenced on the excavation in 1905, and
the station building was started Feb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
WILL FIGHT TEXAS LINES.
New Orleans Shippers Threaten Santa
Fe and Others.

EG ana OIneFSs
New Orleans, Feb. 11.-Unlcss the
Santa Fe and other Texas lines fight
ing New Orleans on the reduction of
enigrart fares TO The Galveston basis
decide to call off their objection to
the publication of the new tariff, the
shippers of New Orleans will retaliate
through the channels Of the freight de-
partmepts, and route every ounce Of
freight uossible by other lines. This
vas the determination reached ct p
meeting Of the committee on immigra-
ton, steamship and rail service of the
Progressive Union, held yesterday in
adopting the resolution proposed by
Z. H. Farrar, a member of the COM
nittee,
After working for a year to secure
ar equalization Of The e1nigrant fares
ton and after the Hamburg American
Steamship line had definitely announc-
ed their ships and sailing dates, as a
result of this work. the Progressive
Union was notified that the Galveston
lines threatened a rate war. The in
formation came from E. L. Boas, d.
rector of the Hamburg American.
In view of the peculiar position of
the Southern Pacific having lines both
at Galveston and New Orleans, the
Southern Pacific called for a meeting
to revise the fares as affecting their
lines, and meeting with this object
in view is being held in Palm Beach.
On the other hand, the Frisco and the
Texas and Pacific have notified the
Progressive Union that they will stand
by the guns and see the bluff of the
Galveston lines through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
EASTERN KANSAS TO CONTINUE.
League Directors Are Looking for Two
More Clubs.

Hiawatha, Kan, Feb. 11.-At q meet
ing of the directors of the Eastern
Kansas Baseball league here last night,
it was decided to continue the league
with a six-club organization. including
I3iawatfa. Sabetha. Horton and Sen
eca. whose franchises Will be retain
ed. Two other franchises are for sale.
Ottawa, Atchison, Lawrence, Leaven-
worth and several smaller towns have
expire ssed a desire to get into the
league and the two which make the
best showing will be admitted. The
salary limit for 1911 was fixed at $3.50.
All final arrangements for the season
will be made at a meeting of directors
here on February 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
O'NETLL ANNOUNCES CONTRACTS.
President of Western League Approves
Papers to Date.

Chicago, Feb 11.-President Norris
L. O'Neill of the Western league an
nounces the following contracts as
having been approved:
With Wichita-Chic Anderson,
Frank Moore, Gordon Harmon, D.
Clair, Ira A. Belden, Lester Underhill.
With Lincoln-Edward Royl, c. E.
McCarty, Dave Gallagher. Levi Knapp.
With Denver-Chris Lindsay, H.
Olmstead, K. NJ. Hagerman, Fred G..
Ehman, H. d. Cassidy. Raymond
Scanlon, Edward r. Kinsella, Hugh
McMurray.
With Omaha-B. A. Durbin, o. D..
Pickering.
With Topeka-R. Morris, jr., D. M.
Upton, H. w. Katie, F. e. Moore, M.
w. Whitney. J. F. Bucannan, R.
Beecher, r. King. A. Leak.
With st. JOE. Hill.
With Sioux city-W. Miller. q.
Steno, H. wilkins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Railroad Labor Shortaee.

Mexico City. Mex, Feb. 11.&The Won
derful development of the agricultural
resources on the Pacific coast region
of Mexico is causing a big shortage of
laborers for railroad &C Instruction work.
The Southern Pacific has a force of
about 1000 men employed constructing
and the City of Topic, and employ
ment would be given to three times
this number of men if they could be
obtained, it is stated by the contrac-
tors. Notwithstanding this labor
shortage it is expected that the road
Will be finished to Topic within the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
ST. JOSEPH HIGHS WE'RE EASY.
Topeka Lads Took Basketball Game
40 to IL.

In a runaway game of basketball at
the Y. N. c. A. last night the Topeka
high school five defeated the st. JOS
eph highs 40 to II.
The local team has improved with
every game aud now are playing cham
pionship ball. Their team work in
the first half was especially good while
the visitors also showed brilliant flash
es. The score at the end of the first
half was 30 to 9. The last half was
marked by individual playing by mem
bers of both teams. The lineup:
Topeka-Hei1, /. f.; Bolton, r. f.; An
derson, c.; Trobert, l. g.; Woodford. r. g.
ST. Joseph-Goetz, l. f.; Blout, r. f..
Meyer, c.; Marx, /. g.; Preistly, r. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Threw AVIAN the Pen.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 11.-No frame
will ever surround the pen that Cover
nor Colquitt, nti-prohibitionist, sign
ed the joint resolution calling for sub
mission OF the statewide prohibition
question to the people. He threw the
pen in the waste basket after scratch
ing his name with it. The election is
called for July %. against the wishes
of the governor but to the liking of
the legislature by a strong majority
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
THE BLUE AND GREEN TONIGHT
Washburn viii Play Catholics at st.
Marys.

The Washburn basketball team left
this afternoon for ST. Marys where
they play the Catholics tonight. The
quality of game the Irish lads are put
ting up this season is unknown, but
when a visiting team gets away with
any kind of a game it is an occasion
for celebration.
The Washburn team consists of Boil
ton captain; Janney and Sear1e,
guards; Crumbine, Smiley and Bishop,
forwards. and CLANCY, center.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
EMPLOY COLLEGE BRED INDIANS
Santa Fe Goes After New Material for
Shop Work

Denver, Feb. 11.-College- bred In
liars have at last come into Their wn.
Tie Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
railroad has made arrangements with
Charles E. Dagenett, supervisor in
Denver of the United States Indian
service, to employ all redmen possible
who have graduated from college.
Mr. Dagcnett is pow on a trip
through Colorado and other western
states containing Indian reser vations to
seek those who desire to work on a
railroad. Every opportunity is offered
by the railroad for advancement.
The plan is to hire Indians for the
shops. construction work, as engine
wipers. and such other lines Of en-
deavor. Their advancement depends
on their proficiency. Several hundred
will, DE brought in by the supervisor.
The educated Indian in the past has
been bemoaning his fate in heiug corn
PEELED to go back to his tribe after leav-
ing college. as he claims it is difficult
to secure the kind Of employment his
education justifies. Many refuse to
leave their reservations after complies
ing a college course, but on the oTaer
hand, hundreds are anxious to get on
in the world and accept work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
COLLEGE, GOLF ASSOCIATION.
Chicago, Northwestern and Wisconsin
Already Are in 1t.

jr, the western open champion. Paul
Hunter and Ivan Webster have taken
the initiative in the reorganization of
the Western intercollegiate Golf asso-
citation and have called meeting for
tonight for the purpose of putting their
plans in definite shape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Normal 81, Wesleyan IL.

Salina, Kan. Feb. 1.-THE Kansas
State Normal basket ball team defeat
ed the Kansas Wesleyan university
team here last evening by a score of
81 to II. The best work of the season
here was that of the normal school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Wolgast and X. o. Brown Matched.

New York, Feb. 11.-Tom O'Rourke
of the National Sporting club of
America here, announced last night
that he had matched "Ad" Wolgast
and Knockout" Brown for a ten
round bout at the club on Friday,
March 8. The boys will meet at 1873
mounds rineSide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Grant Slams with Crffith.

Cincinnati. Feb. 1.-THE signed
contract of Edward Grant, former
Harvard baseball player and third
baseman of the Philad elphia National
league last year, was received by Man
ager Clark Griffith of Cincinnati
Grant is the last of the four players in
the big trade with Philadelphia to sign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11

daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas De-
iano whistler of Baltimore. The bride
to be is a widow wI,ose frs+ husband.
Rev Richard x Howell of this city,
oied over year ago. She is a grand
niece OF the artist, James Mcneil
Wnlstier, and Is reported very wealthy.
NO GATE mas been set for the wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11

next five morths. CONSTRUCTION. is lIso
In progress on the mountain division
of the road between Topic and Orer-
dain. the latter place being situated on
the National railways of Mexico, Is
miles west Of Guadalajara.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Rreen SIGNS with MiIlers.

Milwaukee, Feb. 11.-Catcher Breen
has signed a new contract with the
Milwaukee American association base
ball club for the coming season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Bank Oearines.

Bradstreet's bank c1earings report for
the week ending February shows an
aggregate Of So 304 597 900 against IS, 33S 307,-
900 last week and 1888, 307 900 in the cor
responding week last year. The following
is list of the cities: Pct Pet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Percy Haughton wins widow.

New York. Feb. Harvard men
here have received cards announcing
the engagement of Percy G. Haughton
of Boston, the coach of the Harvard
football team during the last three
years, to Mrs. Richard K. Howell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
Piles Curel in 8 to 14Davs.

Ointment fails to cure any case of Itch
ing, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
in to IA days. SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-11
OORNHUsKERs BEAT KANSAS.
Nebraska Basketball Team Gave Jay
hawlzers First Defeat. SO TO 27.

Lawrence, Kan. Feb. 11.-For the
hrst time in three years, Kansas uni
verslty basketball five was defeated on
the home court when Nebraska won
the game last night, 36 to 81. The
other defeat. three years ago, was adj
ministered by the same team
The game in the first half was fast
and close and the Kansans were able
TO keep up with the Cornhuskers, but
IN the second half superior goal shoot
ing gave the game to Nebraska. The
stars for Nebraska were Gibson, right
forward, and Hiltner, center. Gibson
made six field goals and Hiltner five.
A long goal from the middle of the
court by Stuckey was also a feature of
the contest The first half ended with
the score Of IA to IL for Nebraska.
The lineup:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
Sun Blamed for Variable Climate

been and still are being made at the
observatory here in Washington (sea
leveD, at Mount Whitney (three
miles elevation) and at Mount Will
son Zone mile elevation), DR.. Abbot
finds it necessary to establish a sta
ton in the cloudless region of south
ern Mexico. Observations then will
be taken at the new station. and at
Mount Wilson simultaneously. and If
the two sets of measurements should
agree the conclusion will be proved.
Congress has provided for this trip
to Mexico by adding $4,000 to the ap
preparation regularly made for the
work OF the astro-physical observa-
tory, to the intense qualification Of DR..
Abbot and Secretary Walcott Of the
Smithsonian institution, as they are
hopeful of success attending the I'M
d%ertaking. While the expedition will
not set out for Mexico until next July.
when, it is hoped. peaceful conditions
will be restored in the southern re-
public, the work of preparation al
ready Is under way.
The appreciation of the work that
DIR. Abbot is doing is shown in the
fact that during the past year tho
Draper gold medal was awarded by
the National Academy OF Sciences to
DR.. Abbot for his valuable research
in solar radiation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
To Seek Gas and Oil

Pierre-L. B. Wadleigh, who owns a
large tract Of and on the county line
north of here, part of his land being
in Hughes, and part in Sully county,
is proposing to the land owners in
the several townships in which his
tracts lie, that they all assess them
selves fifty cents an acre on their
holdings and when the fund is secur-
ed, they employ an expert driller to
look over the situation and select the
most favorable point for work, to sink
a we'll down to a point to test the
question of a supply of dry gas or
oil.
Last winter he took to Chicago a
sample of the SCOT which collected on
the cooking utensils at the ranch used
on the gas range, supplied with gas
from his we'll, and the test showed
that the SCOT was from coal or oil,
and he believes hat there is oil to be
had in that part of the country, II 1t
is properly gone after. Such a fund
as he proposes would be sufficient to
make a test to a depth far below any
which has yet been reached in this
part of the state and to definitely 10
cate any flows Of oil or dry gas which
may exist below the artesian flow.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
4 S A result of the action of congress

A S A result of the action of congress
"A at the last session in making a
special appropriation Of $4,000 for the
purpose. DR.. C. G. Abbot, director of
the ~astro-physical observatory of the
Smithsonian institution, will be able
to complete within the next ear an
investigation which was begun in 1905
and which, If it arrives at the ex-
pected conclusion, will result In q
discovery of the first rank. such as
is not often made In astronomical
work.
This investigation Is expected to
prove that the radiation Of the sun va
ries and that this variation produces
a corresponding variation in the tenn
perature of the earth. While this dis
covery, If made, will have it's highest
value for pure science, 1t will also be
Of great benefit in it's application to
agriculture. to long-distance weather
forecasts and other practical pur'
poses.
To complete the tests which have
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
ITcHED so COULD NOT SLEEP

II suffered from the early part Of
December until nearly the beginning
of March with severe skin eruptiors
on my face aud scalp. At drst I
treated 1t az q trivial matter. But
after having used CASTLE soap. medi-
Gated washraGs. cold cream, vanish
ing cream, etc, ] found no relief what
ever. After that l diagnosed my case
as eczema, BECAUSE Of its dry, scaly
appearance. The itching and burning
of my scalp became SO intense that I
thought / should go mad, having not
slept regularly for months past, only
at intervals. waking up now and, then
because Of the burning and itching Of
my skin. Having read different tes-
timonials OF cures by the Cuticura
of Cuticura Ointment and q cake Of
Cuticura Soap. After using them for
q few days / recognized . marked
change In my condition. I bought
about two boxes Of Cuticura Ointment
and Ave cakes Of CuticurA Soap In oil,
aud after q few days ! was entirely
free from the itching and burning.
| MY was entirely cured. Al
| due to using Cuticura Soap AMI ONT
ment daily. Hereafter I will never
be without Q cake Of CuticurA Soap ON
my washstand. I highly recommend
the Cuticura Remedies to anyone sui.
fering from similar skin erupti0ns and
hope you will publish my letter -
that others may learn Of Cuticura
Remedies and be cured" (Signed)
David M. Shaw. care Paymaater, Pier
IS. N. r., New York City, June 2. 1910.
Cuticura Remedies sold everywhere.
Send to Potter Drug Z Chem. Corp,
Boston. for freo book On skin and
SCALP troubles.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
REASONED IT OUT
And Found a Change In Food Put
Him Right.

A man does not count as wasted the
time he spends In thinking over his
business, but he seems 10th to give
the same sort of careful attention to
himself and to his health. And yet
his business would be worth little
without good health to care for 1t. A
business man tells how he did him
self good by carefully thinking over
his physical condition, investigating to
find out what was needed, and then
changing to the right food.
For some years l had been bother
ed q great deal after meals. My food
seemed to lay like lead in my stomach,
producing heaviness and dullness and
sometimes positive pain. OF cour\
this rendered me more or less unit
for business, and l made up my mind
that something would have to be done.
Reflection led me to the conclusion
that ~over-eating. filing the stomach
with indigestible food, vas responsible
for many of the ills that human flesh
endures. and that I was Furnishing
myself in hat way-that was what
was making me so dull, heavy and un-
comfortable, and unfit for business
after meals. 1 concluded to try Grape
Nuts food to see what it could do for
me.
81 have been using it for some
months now, and am glad to say that
l do not suffer any longer after meals;
my food seems to assimilate easily
and perfectly, and to do the work Tor
which It was intended.
81 have regained my normal weight.
and find that business is a pleasure
once more-can take more interest IN
II. and my mind is clearer and more
alert"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellvflle." In
pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever ~ the above 1etterH new
one aDpears fren tine e Iney
are 0enuiAe, tKoe, anA kuA - hooaA
lnterost.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
How Sea Birds Drink.

Under the headline, Where Do They
Get Water? a writer In the Young
Folks Catholic Weekly says: when
I was a cabin boy I often used to
wonder, seeing birds thousands OF
miles out to sea. what they did for
fresh water when they were thirsty.
One day a squall answered that ques-
ton for me. 1t was a hot and glitter
ing day in the tropics. and in the clear
sky overhead a black rain cloud ap-
peared all Of a sudden. Then out OF
empty space over a hundred sea birds
came darting from YER direction.
They got under the rain cloud, and
waited there for about ten minutes.
circling round and round, and hen
the rain began to fall they drank their
fill. In the tropics, where the great
sea birds SAIL thousands Of miles away
from shore. they get their drinking
water in hat way. They smell out q
storm a long way of; they travel a
hundred miles maybe to get under 1t.
and they swallow enough raindrops to
keep them gotng.-New York Trib'
une.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
PUT YOUTH ON HIS GUARD
Evidently Recital of Romance Long
Passed Made No Appeal to His
Feelings.

Charles said a sharp-voiced WON
an to her husband in a railway car
riage, do you know that you and !
once had a romance in a railway car
riage?"
Never heard of it," replied Charles
in a subdued tone.
Il thought you hadn't; but don't you
remember, it was that pair of slippers
l presented to you the Christmas be-
fore we We're married that led to our
union? You remember how nicely
they fitted, don't you? Well, Charles,
one day when we were going to a pic
mic you had you feet upon a seat,
and when you were not looking l took
your measure. But for that pair OF
slippers don't believe we'd have ever
been married"
A young unmarried man sitting by
Immediately took dow his feet from
the seat.-Ideas Magazine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
Uncorseted Girl Belle of Capital

for the number of girls who had sud
denly taken up the dress reform she
started.
The older folks didn't like It 50
well, and the criticism stirred up
even drowned the commotion caused
by Justice Harlan's overhauling Of
the swagger set for its disregard Of
proper Sabbath observances.
But it was different elsewhere, and
not to be outdone by the younger cir
Gle a number Of the smart matrons
introduced some novelties into their
costumes. :
Mrs. Huntington Wilson attracted
much attention by adopting tho heel.
less slipper. Mrs. Wilson, who is one
Of the most picturesque women in
Washington society, dresses to her
own STYLE" Her gowns. which follow
the lines Of her supple figure, are I'M
lined and weighted by a fall of crys-
tai embroideries.
Her hair she dresses with Grecian
simplicity--the whole ensemble agree
ing perfectly with the satin shod feet
guiltless of the erstwhile popular Gu
oar heel.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-14
THREE MEN KILLED
Crown Sheet Of Big Milwaukee Engine
Blows Out Near Mcintosh

Aberdeen-Two men were instantly
killed and a third was MORALLY in
jured and died a few hours later, when
a huge Mallet freight engine on the
Puget Sound extension of the Milwau-
kee railroad burst three miles east
Of Mcintosh. The dead are Fireman
Wright of Mobridge; Frank Rollins, of
Pittsburg, Pa, and an unknown
tramp.
The freight train was travelling at q
rapid gait when a crown sheet which
separates the fire box from the boiler
dropped down, causing the water in
the boiler to plunge into the fire box.
This caused a terrific explosion. Wright
the unfortunate fireman, was blown
backward from the cab a distance of
thirteen car lengths, and instantly
killed although the engineer, who was
sitting beside Wright at h time OF
the accident was %uninjured.
Two tramps were riding on the
train, n of whom was instantly kill
ed, his body being so mangled it is
unrecognizable. The other, Frank Rol-
Inns, a boiler maker by trade, received
severe injuries which caused his death
two hours after he was taken to an
Aberdeen hospital.