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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
HUTCHINSON EXCITED.
State journal Article Telling About
Conditions stirs Up Town.

Hutchinson's two daily newspapers
have devoted column after column IN
deniaIs Of a story recently printed in
the State Journal TO the effect thar
Hutchinson had been on the list of
wet towns and that since the gen
eraI closing order there had been oc-
casional little tits in the lid
Records in the Office of the Reno
county clerk Of the court, show plainly
the condition that existed a month ago.
The Hutchinson JoIntists have not Yet
fully recovered their breath and at the
present time cold bottle of beer is
sold with more or less temerity. A few
raids by the city. much larger num-
Der by County Attorney Foote, a visit
by the attorney generals office and a
social call by a United States deputy
marshal were enough to cause the
jointists of any town to lose a little
sleep.
But the two Hutchinson papers de-
clared that the ssscurriIous'' article was
printed to injure the towns approach
ing fair. That was not correct. 1t was
reported in Topeka that the lid was off
IN Reno county For that reason the
situation was investigated Facts as
1 they were actually found and condi-
tioRs as outlined by perfectly reputable
citizens was made the basis of the
story
At the court house E T. Foote, the
county attorney. admitted that his
ardor for Stubs, Dawson ct al. was at
low ebb and he gave opinion of these
state officials and their tactics. Foote
did not deny his bitter dislike for tao
ties used by the attorney generals Of
flee in Reno county But Foote mere
" intended to protect his rights and al
low the other fellow to start the row.
Il have no sympathy for such a row
as the governor and attorney general
have just participated in" said Foote
in the course of his talk. land far be
1t from me to solicit a fight with two
such warriors
One of the strong objections to the
State Journal story was the exposure OF
the places Where beer was actually sold
at the time the story was written Of
ficers of the Country club objected to
the statement that beer had beer
bought on their premises. 1t was not
charged that these officials had charge
of the refreshment booth or so much as
had knowledge of its existence. The
article merely stated what had occur
red on the grounds without any effort
to place the blame The same was true
as to the hotels where beer was pur-
chased. Perhaps the proprietors of
these houses knew nothing of the oper-
atoms of porters and hotel attendants:
and should hardly be bound by their
Illegal acts.
The State Journal did not say the
state golf tournament was held in
Hutchinson or that airy tournament
was held there. It merely said some
Wichita and Topeka men were recently
guests of members of the Hutchinson
club and that while on the golf links.
the existence of the Fourth Link was
exposed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEET.
Thousands Gather at Detroit for the
National Convention.

Detroit, Aug thousands of
Knights OF Columbus from ell parts
of North America have arrived in De-
troit to attend the rational convention
of the order which began three days
session today. After the celebration Of
pontifical high mass at which the
Right Rev. Edward .. Kelly, auxiliary
bishop Of Detroit OBLIGATED. Mayor
Thompson extended a welcome to dsl8-
gates assembled in the auditorium of
the Knights Of Columbus club house On
Woodward avenue A business meet
ing this afternoon Will be followed By
a banquet in the evening. Although
here is nc auxiliary T women 20
the order, hundreds of wives and
daughters Of the visiting Knights have
accompanied the delegates. An exten-
sfve program of receptions. automobile
rides and river excursions mas been ar
ranged for their entertainment.
It is probable the convention viii take
some official action relative to the dedi-
cation Of the statue Of Columbus which
viii be unveiled in Washington next
May. as efforts viii be made to bring
together on that occasion the largest
assenblage of members in the history
of the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
TWO CENT FARE SUIT.
E. c. HogueIand Believes Nebraska
Will Win IL.

E. C Hogueland- secretary of the
state utilities commission. who has
just returned from Lincoln, Neb. de-
clares that the Nebraska suit for the
w, cent passenger fare is in splendid
shape, and that the state stands to
win the case. This is Of particular in
terest to Kansas for the reason that the
two-cent fare now in force in This stat.
is contingent upon the Nebraska case.
Mr.. FoguriaIsd ,tated that the rail
roads shew no disposition at present
to press the suit to an early trial. but
that the state is the active party in
the suit. The states attorney has pre-
pared an elaborate case and has check
ed it UP to the railroads TO establish
the burden of proof that the two cent
fare is maintained at a loss. In the
Missouri case which was decided
against The state. the judge accepted
the assertion of the railroads that two
cents a mile was a losing proposition
but the supreme court decision places
the burden on the railroads to show
proof of this alleged loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
Commends Tax Commission.

In the recent humber of the Ameri-
can Economic Review that eminent
authority on tax matters Edwin r. A.
Seligman has an article in commefida-
ton of the excellent work of the kan
sss tax commission. Mr.. Seligman. com
Inenting upon the reports and work Of
the Kansas commission deduces from
these reports that the commission rec
ognize the weakness of the general pro
perty tax. but do not believe that the
state is ready to receive the reform OF
classification as applied to its taxes
The system Of the separation Of the
state and local revenues is commented
uron in the article and the stand os
the Kansas vammissis n for this pro-
gressIve movement commended Mr..
Seligman refers TO the Kansas reports
az progressive and sood."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
KATY IS LENDING MONEY.
After 1t Is Spent, Road viii Take
Over ". f. & n.

Guthrie, Ok. aug. 1.-The Wichita
Falls & Northwestern railway, with
headquarters at Wichita Falls, Tex,
yesterday let the contract to Walter H
Dsnnison Of Lubbock. Tex. for the
construction Of 100000 yards of the ex-
tension off the line from Harmon tow
ard woodward. This contract repre-
sents the first nine miles Of the ex-
tension north Of the South Canadian
river. The contract for the extension
from Harmon to the river was let
last week. third contract has been
let to J. L. McSpadden for a portion
of the construction work tween the
river and Woodward. This entire ex-
tension north from Elk City to Wood
ward covers nearly geo miles and will
give the Wichita Falls & Northwest
ern, when completed, nearly 500 miles
Of main lire in this state Officials of
the road recently announced that they
had made financial ARRANGEMENTS with
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas for the
construction of the extension to Wood
ward and this has given rise to the
belief that the katy will eventually
take over the property. The only line
at Woodward now is the Panhandle d.
vision of the Santa Fe system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
WILL BUILD 4 NEW SCHOOL.
st. Joseph's Catholic Church VIII
Spend $4,000 for Ono.

Friday night the contract will be let
for the erection of a $40 600 parochiai
school by the parish OF St. Joseph's
German Catholic church. and il pres
ent plans materialize work on the
structure will be started ~ August Is.
The new school house will be modern
in every respect and somewhat similar
in type to the new Van Buren, street
school which has recently been COM
pleted.
The building viii be of brick and
stone and three stories high Aside
from the class rooms above ground
there will be two manual training and
domestic science rooms provided in
the basement. On the second floor
there Will be large assembly rooxa.
The location of the building will be
on the southeast corner of Third and
Van Buren, streets. and when the
structure is completed the old build
ing will be RACED and the space uti1-
lied as playground.
The Rev. Father Francis Henry
has had charge of the plans for
the building John Stanton is the
architect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
FOR PRIZE OF $4,000.
Alternately Boys VIII Ride From New
York TO Frisco.

New York. Aug From Coney
i7ieio 10 the racine coast on horse
back is the trip which is being under
taken by the Alternately boys. the two
little veterans of the saddle who last
year rode into New York from Okla
homa 1t was one minute after mid
night When Louis Alternately. II years
old' ana ms brother. Temple four
years ms junior, started on the trip
winch VIII take them $500 miles. II
they make the ride in 60 riding DAYS
and abide by certain conditions they
Will win $4,000.
The boys have agreed that they Will
not eat or sleep under 2 roof during
the ride. They Will ride up the east
ern shore of the Hudson to Albany,
then west and viii conclude their trip
at Preside park. san FIancisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
PARKS FoR PLAY GROUNDS.
Garfield and Chesney VIII Be Utilized
for the Children

Arrangements have been made with
Commissioner z. B. Stotts for the use
Of Garfield and Chesney parks as play :
grounds during August The PARIS q
attractive to the children as they one
cool shade as well as enough room III
which to play all KINDS of games Pay
ground apparatus has already oeen
installed in both parks ,-.,.,
During July several hundred children
took advantage of the playground j,
which were under the supervision u
AR Gage. Besides the Fairgrounds Mr.
r.aqe had charge of the recreation or
t7e rrDfIs in the vacation schools our
- T,,,e and July The two prominent
events in last months work were the
game festival given at Carried PARK
for tie members of the vacation.
schools and Topeka's play day nelo lds-
Saturday at the fair ground
Girls will find Miss Mckee by the
following schedule: Chesney park
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, S-Se
to 5 O'Clock Garfield park-Inursdays
Friday and Saturday. $50 to /, O'CLOCK
Miss Lula Mckee. who has been
nrnrninant in kindergarten and play
ground work has been employed as
girls director Mr. r. NJ. Gage, Who
was appointed by the board OF educa-
ton supervisor of Fairgrounds TOT tue
summer months, will De IN charge q
he bovs The directors viii De on the
grounds IT All times to teach all kind
of games IS well as some of the simpler
Rows viii find Mr.. Gage as follows:
Garfield park-Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday. $50 to 5 O'Clock Chesncy
park-Thursday Friday and Saturday,
9: 80 to o'clock
The directors viii or the grounds ac-
rordina to the above schedule and chill
dren can be sent to enjoy the games
and contests which they have in store
for them. Parents are cordially in
,-ste5 ~ V-iSif the pIaxgrounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
NEW KIND OF BREAKFAST FOOD.
How Frank JarrelFs Son sIade slight
Error.

Frank farrell, publicity agent for the
Santa Fe, has an interesting family
and one of these is a staIwart son
who answers to the name f Archibald.
This young man has one fad and that
food at all times and asks fer little
more to satisfy his hunger and he de-
lights il searching for new brands.
The other day farrell pere who does
not discourage his sons appetite for
breakfast food, saw what was apDar-
emily a. new brand of breakfast food
in his office Thought of his son i'm :
PEELED him to eonfiscate the packa ge
and take it home and the son was great
~ pleased. At meal time the boy sat
down at table with the package and a
large bow before him. He poured out
the food called for cream ana start
ed to enjoy the meal.
Mrs. FARRELL was evidently susplcis, Us.
for she warned the young man and
suggested that he try only a small por-
ton oh, this is all right" he re-
sponded. After he had eaten a few
mouthfuls he paused. Don't you like
it2'' asked Mrs. darrell
Yes. but it is different" he replied
and resumed eating
He soon stOEp-d again an6 fuen an
investigation was made and it was
found that the tempting looking pack
age contained nothing more nor less
than sawdust.
The package had been prepared to
fool some enc else and it went asrray
because Mr.. farrell was anxious to
cater to his sons appetite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

Boston. Aug IA 1900 mile walk
across the country from Boston to San.
Francisco is the project which Jesse
H. and Warren H. Buffum of Winches-
ter. n. H, have undertaken. The boys
carry a letter from Governor Bass of
New Hampshire to Governor Johnston
OF California. They also carry a letter
from Governor Foss to the chief exec
utlve of the Golden State. Their route
lies via Worcester. Springfield, Pitts
field, Albany, Syracuse. Buffalo, Cleve-
land, Toledo. Detroit, Chicago, Omaha,
Lincoln and Denver. If the weather
IS warm when they reach Denver they
viii follow the northern route to the
Pacific coast through Laramie, Wyonl-
ing and Ogden. Utah, thence across
Nevada. In case of cool weather they
win take the southern route via Al
ibuquerque. n. NJ, to Los Angeles, over
the old Santa Fe trail. During the
first part of the trip they expect to
average 20 miles a day, but expect to
gradually increase their rate to so and
even IS miles q day. They will sleep
in the open, in liglltw eight, waterproof
sleeping bags, cooking their meals out
doors over a campfire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

ever loud they might talk. Not only
did it annoy the men in the rOundhouse
and shons but also anyone who was
in tie park. Pubic Speaking there was
almost out of the question when the
engines were blowing Off. With the
present system there is very little noise
and the credit for the change belongs
almost entirely to General Foreman
Klinhlaus. He formulated the plans
and directed tae work.
Two big shafts were built. one at
the northeast side and one al the
south. On the outside of the building
A wooden tunnel was built Pipes we're
run from the tunnel into the round
house to the engines. Steam that IS
blown off now runs into the tunnels
made up through the shafts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
INCREASE N GROSS EARNINGS.
Small Gain shown in Report for Last
Week


For the first time in a considerable
period the weekly report OF railroad
gross earnings shows some increase,
the total for the first week in July of
all railroads in the United States, ac-
coFding to Duns Review, aggregating
s9.042.019, gain of 0-S per cent as COM
pared with the earnings of the same
roads for the corresponding period a
year ago. While the increase is not
very large, it is considerered satisfac-
tory, as showing recovery from the
tendency toward contraction that has
been in evidence for some time past.
In the south. Central of Georgia, Ches-
apeake & Ohio. Louisville & Nashville.
Seaboard Air Line and Mobile & Ohio,
among the leading systems. now report
gains. while in the west and southwest
earnings are larger than last year on
Denver g. Rio Grsnde, Minneapolis *
St Louis, Missouri Kansas & Texas,
Missouri Pacific and Texas & Pacific.
In other sections of the country CHI
caEo & Alton. Chicago Great Western,
500 and Wabash are among the
roads that report Increased earnings
In the following table are given the
earnings of all United States roads r.
porting for the first week in July, and
the gain as compared with the earn
ings of the same roads for the CORE
spending period a year ago; also for
practically the same roads in the two
preceding months. together with the
percentages Of gain or loss as COM
pared with last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

Joplin is out of commission on account
Of about 100 feet of trolley posts being
washed out and the trolley wire torn
down
The yards at F'rontenac were covered
with water early this morning to
depth of several inches. BY noon
however. the water had retired as the
heavy rain had ceased
The flood is said to be the biggest
that Elk county has had since 1885.
Telephone and telegraph wires we're
down, shutting off communication for
time Several bridges were carried
away by the flooded creeks. Two thou
sand feet of track vas washed out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
SANTA FE wAsHoUTs IN KANSAS
Bridges Out and Soft Track Causes
Many Delays.

Chanute. Kan, Aug. 1.-The bridge
and track washouts on the Southern
Kansas division are still mixing up the
main line Santa Fe railroads passenger
trains
Nearly 200 men are working on the
track of which about / 500 feet is wash
ed out. and the bridges The trains
VIII be running on regular schedule by
Monday. There is the chance that 202
may come through tomorrow. but it is Il
very small one.
Reports from Pittsburg say that the
interurban line between Pittsburg and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
HIGHWAY CROSSING DEATHS
Killed 81 and Injured IS In One Year
in Oklahoma.

Guthrie. Ok, Aug. At the request
of tie interstate commerce commission
the Oklahoma corporation commission
has furnished It with a report of rail-
vvav accidents in this state occurring
at highway crossings during the year
ending June 80, 1911. which shows a
total of IS casualties, with p killed
and 45 injured The report made by
the roads - as follows: Frisco-Collis-
ions with vehicles, s; persons killed, 5;
injured. S. total casualties. 10 Chicago
Rock Island &, Pacihc-Collisions with
vehicles. 10: persons killed, s. injured
-: total casualties, - santa Fe-To-
tai collisions with vehicles. 4: persons
killed. .: injured. s: total casualties. 13-
Collisions with vehicles, I; per-
sons killed. /: injured. L; total. ,. Mid
land Valey-One killed. Fort Smith &
Western-One killed injured. Mis-
souri,. oklahoma & Gulf-One injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

Continuing his narrative, The young
man said: 4 know nothing of Mr..
Goodwin the actor, except what I have
read in the newspapers recently, but
owing to the similarity of names. 1
have thought that I ought to make in
quiries. I recall little Of my childhood
except that it was spent in a suburb Of
London England in magnificent
mansion and gathered that my father
was q, comic actor.
Nat Goodwin denies any relationship
between himself and the young man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
CLAIMS TO BE GooDwIN's son

New York. Aug. IA young man,
possibly % years old, has suddenly ap-
peared, claiming that there is ground
for the belief that he is the son Of Nat
G Goodwin the famous actor. Accord
ing to his story his name is John E.
Goodwi-1 and he has not seen nor heard
from his father since he was a child of
8. His impression is that his fathers
name was Nathaniel C. Goodwin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
WAS NOT INSPECTOR wHITLow
r.. stephens Mistaken About Being
Put Or Street Car.

Harry Whitlow, who is inspector No
? for the Street Railway company,
says the letter from r. Stephens. print
ed last night concerning his treatment
on ball park ear is untrue Insuee-
tor Whitlow did not eject anyone
from the car and did not come from
the ball game to Topeka but went to
his home in Highland Park. so the
Green Country Boy must have been
dreaming
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

Des Moines, Aug Nearly 800
conductors and motorrlen employed
bv the Des MoiHes City Railway COM
panv at 4 O'Clock this morning voted
almost unanimously to 50 on strike in
the event Of failure to sseure arbitra-
ton in the case of a conductor recent
IN discharged by the company. Gen
eral Manager Harrigaa of the com
pany declares there is nothing to arbi-
trsta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
ENGINES STOPPED CREATIONS.
But Herington Decided TO Put SIuf-
fer on Them.

Herington. Kan. Aug. THE new
blowoff system at the roundhouse has
been completed and is giving the best
Of satisfaction. The blowing of of the
steam from, the engines made a deafen-
ing roar making it almost impossible
for The men TO hear each other, how
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
CroIxer.s Successor Named

New York. Aug Acting Fire
Chief Kenlon was today appointed by
Fire Commissioner johnson to succeed
Fire chief Croker. who recently re-
signed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

north bring stories of wholesale de-
struction of property.
The lightning which prevailed dur
ing the storm was unusually severe
1t struck and set on fire one house
but rain followed within FIVE minutes
and extinguished the flames.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

stop in at BruntS Drug Store and
get a free sample of zENfO and ZEAf0
SOAP.
The surest and most economical
treatment for eczema, pimples, dan
druff and all diseases of the skin and
scalp. Do not neglect this. They will
give you prompt relief and put you on
the road to cure. Good for infants
as well as grown persons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
Accused of Stealing.

boldly accuses BuckIen's Arnica SaIve or
steahng-the sting from burns or scafds-
the pain from sores of all kinds-the dis
tress from boils or piles. 1T robS cuts
corns, bruises. sprains and injuries OF
their terror he says, las a healing rem
edy its equal don't exist" Only 25e at
Campbell Drug Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

render provided they might he assured
that they were to he treated as prisoner
of war according to the usage OF the
most civilized nations. If they could ROT
get this assurance. they would fight until
not man survived. At any rate they
would make a fight for liberty
That was the situation when the term
OF equalization were agreed upon. Thr
massacre that followed was heralded IA .
and wide as gross violation OF a mil
tary cartel Whether il was or was not
it was an act of brutal savagery that IN
hamed instead of terrifying the Texan
From that time they neither expected no.
gave quarter. They would trust nothing
to Mexican honor thereafter Re
member the Alamo,' Remember GoIiad''
became war cries for the Texans Al
San Jacinto Houston had great difficulty
in saving Santa Anas life. His obiecf
in saving the bloody tyrant's life wa
getting his signature to treaty acknowl-
edginS the independence of Texas
All those who figured i'm that sanguinarv
drama of the southwest have passed
away. and the tangled skein OF its histor,
Is only beginning to be unraveled Prof
Barker'S discovery removes a stain from
the name of Gen. Urea but Ii does not
Tighten the black story of the Goliad
massacre. For that Santa Ana was sole
~ responsible. He murdered unarmed
prisoners in cold blood. and selected one
or the hottest anniversaries OF the
Christian churches the day on which
TO perpetrate an trocity that COW
cred his name with ignominv and left
an indeli.Rle stain on his country's escut-