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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
TAFT WIRES DIAZ.
Tells Him No to Be Disturbed by MIL
itary Movement.

Mexico City, March 9.@Setting at
rest all rumors that the United States
is preparing for intervention in Next
CO, President Taft has sent to Presi-
dent Diaz telegram in which he says
the military maneuvers being conduct
ed along the frontier in Texas have no
significance which should cause con-
Germ to Mexico. The message was
transmitted to the department of for
eign relations by Fred NJ. Deering, the
charge d'affairs of the American en-
baSsy.
Following is the text of President
Taft's message:
ST have the honor to advise your
excellency that am in receipt of in
structions from my government, di-
recting me to inform his excellency,
President Diaz, through the medium
of your excellency, that the president
of the United States wishes to express
the hope that no Misrepresentation will
result from unfounded and sensational
newspaper conjectures as to the mill
tary maneuvers about to take place in
Texas and elsewhere and to give
President Diaz assurance that the
maneuvers have no significance that
should cause concern to, the friendly
neighbors of the United States to the
SOUTH
To the foregoing, General Diaz re-
Piled, through Minister Creel. and the
American embassy, acknowledging
receipt and expressing gratitude "for
the courtesy of explaining in such ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
STRIKE VOTE ON RIO GRANDE.
Engineers Dissatisfied With Wage
Scale Are Voting.

Denver, Colo, March "a strike
vote is being taken among the en-
gineers on the Denver & Rio Grande
system. The ballots have been sent
out and it is expected that final re-
turns will be received by the officers
Of the engineers organization the last
of this week. The men have been I'M
able to reach an agreement with Den
yer & Rio Grande officials concerning
the adjustment of a new wage scale.
The men are asking for an increase
in wages and a number of changes in
working rules. About 500 employees
are involved.
The wage scale on the Denver & Rio
Grande was not involved In a recent
settlement effected in Chicago between
the engineers and the officials of sixty
one western railroads. The Denver &
Rio Grande does not belong to the gen.
eral manas ers' committee which ad-
justed the trouble and therefore treats
with its men independently of the
other roads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09

, our people. they are absolutely without
foundation. The only protest made by
us has been through you for the pur-
pose of securing protection.
I'm London. we have done our ut
most to minimize the extent of the trou-
BILE and have made no protest there
or at Washington whatsoever"
Lord Cowdray, who, before his eleva-
ton to the peerage, some months ago.
was known as Sir Weetman Pearson,
and who also has extensive railway
and mining interests in Mexico, took
occasion to say that he had made no
appeal to his government for protec-
ton.
1.-The statement that We Pearsons
have asked for protection from our gov
eminent is absolutely Without founda-
tion,'' said Lord Cowdray to an Asso-
ciated Press representative. mo better
protection than that which the Next
can government itself gives is re-
uuired."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA IS particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial in
all cases in which wholesome. strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. It's perfectly safe at all times and
dispels colds. headaches and the pains
caused by Indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect family laxative which gives sails
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
celIence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led INSCRIPTIONS dealers to offer imita-
tons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore. when buying. to get its beneficial
effects. always note the full name Of the
Company-C California Fig Syrup CO.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package of the genuine Syrup Of Fig.
and Elixir of SIENNA.
For sale by al leading druggists. Pnce
so cents per bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
CAN'T PITCH AT DENVER.
Thin Air Offers Too Little Resistance
to Ball,


Des Moines, Ia. March 9.-The re-
peated failure of many of the best
pitchers in the Western league to make
any KIND OF a showing when playing
IN Denver has been the source of
many hard luck" story and the
means of leaving the big end of many
series with the Grizzlies.
Of course most fans know it is the
atmosphere, but explanations as to
now 1t affects the twirlers are varied.
II the explanations of Vean Gregg,
premier twirler in the Pacific Coast
league last year, while in Des Moines
several days ago, counts for anything,
the Grizzlies should fatten their bat
ting averages while playing at home.
Gregg says players at sea level prove
dubs at higher attitudes.
Where man pitches makes all the
d1fference in the world as to how much
of curve he can put on the ball. In
Denver Christy Mathewson would
have his troubles throwing curve.
The air is so thin that to save your life
you can't do much except shoot 'em
over and trust to luck. But come back
TO the middle west and the air offers
enough resistance to the ball to help
a pitcher OUT
The difference is probably not as
great at Denver, but after practiclng
at Butte, a dub can curve a ball when
he drops back to the eastern side OF
the mountains.
IT don't see how scouts coming from
the east can judge a man when he
only sees him work in places like
Butte and Denver. A fellow might be
batted all over the field in those
places and be wonder when he hits
the heavier atmosphere"
There's a lot of material back of
what Gregg says. Take the case of
Orvy Overall. He was a wonder on
the mound for the University of Cali
fornia He went to Cincinnati and fiz-
zled. Yet as soon as he became accli-
mated at Chicago he became SEN
sation.
Gus Thompson, formerly Of the
Seattle club, went to Pittsburg and st.
Louis touted as a wonder. He blew
up in both places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
WoLGAsT AND BROWN AGAIN.
They Are All After Man with Grip
pied Arm.

New York, March Sit is announc-
ed here that another fight between
Wo1gast, lightweight champion and
Knockout" Brown of New York, will
probably be staged in California with
in the next three months. In view of
the excellent work of Brown against
the champion in their two recent en-
gagements in Philadelphia and New
York, a finish fight is looked upon as
a proposition likely to attract wide-
spread interest.
Featherweight Champion Abe Attell.
Packey Mcfarland and Owen Moran
have all expressed a burning desire
to fight Wolgast for the lightweight
championship title. "One-Round" Ho-
gan is expected to fight Wolgast at the
Madison A. C. in this city on April Is,
and this will probably be the cham
pion's last battle in the east this
spring.
Tom Jones' manager for Wolgast, is
now on his way to Los Angeles, to
close arrangements for the battle with
Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
SECT the Safety Habit" Button
a Success on Santa Fe.
]. d. NJ. Hamilton Says 1t Has
Reduced the Accidents.
ALL ARE WEARING 1T.
Nearly $4,000 Employees Carry
Safety Emblem.
other Items of General Inter
est in Traffic World.

]. D. M. Hamilton of Topeka, claims
attorney for the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe system, is the originator of
the famous Get the Safety Habit" de-
vice, which, 1t is said has done more
to reduce accidents and consequently
casualties on the Santa Fe road than
any other one thing since the inven-
ton of the block system. The Ham
ilton idea, however, is not an eXpen-
sive one. In fact its simplicity and
economy are its chief recommends
ton to merit 1t consists of a button
worn on the coat in plain sight with
the words. "Get the Safety Habit, ="
surrounding the monogram of the
road.
Every employee of the system on
duty is expected to wear one. 1t Is,
as Mr.. Hamilton says, a mental tick
err" It is better than bulletins, which
are read and forgotten. Every man on
duty is constantly reminded by his own
button or the button Of his co-worker
to be careful. Like a red light 1t is
always giving warning of danger, and
thus every man is put on his mettle.
'Our button has been in use only
about so days" said Mr.. Hamilton,
but good results are already noticed.
Within the last two months the num-
Der of accidents on the Santa F'e sys-
tenn has been reduced from ten TO
fifteen per cent, and we expect to do
much better IN the future. Inc Jul
tons are not individual property, but
are owned by the company. When
man goes on duty he pins the button
in a conspicuous place on his coat,
and when he quits work he turns 1t IN
at the company's office. There are
from 10000 to $4,000 employees of
the road, and every one of them has
button. Seventy per cent of all ac-
cidents are caused by human negH-
Rence. This can never be entirely
Eliminated. but it can be minimized,
and that is just the object that is be-
ing attained by the safety habit
motto
1t is expected that by next year the
employees of the system will be wear
ing on their buttons the motto, Il
have the Safety Habit"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
REBUILD sAIINA-ABHENE LINE
Santa Fe VIII Put Track on Par With
Union Pacific.

Salina, Kan. March 9.-The Santa
Fe railroad is considering relaying the
entire tracks from Salina to Abilene.
Many railroad men have heard the
rumor, and IT is said to be common
talk in Topeka When work is to
start, or what kind of rails are to re-
place those now in use. is not stated.
SaIina people will hope this is true.
The Santa Fe railroad. with few ex-
ceptions, has about the best track in
the country One of these exceptions
Is the Salina branch.
If the Santa Fe railroad is going to
Improve the Salina branch track, it is
generally believed that it had better
make a new roadbed and all.
Speeding on this branch is forbid
den, as derailments are too common.
Frequently, it is said, the Santa Fe
loses an entire trip because the train
has left the track somewhere between
Salina and Solomon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
MAXWELL WAS WELL KNOWN.
Vice President of st. LOuis Southwest
ern Was Once a Katy Man.

Tyler, Tex. March 81. w. Max
well. first vice president and general
manager of the st. Louis Southwestern
railway, who died at his home here
Wednesday, was one of the oldest and
best known railroad men in the south
west. He died suddenly of apoplexy
as he was preparing to retire. Appar-
emily he had been in good health.
Burial will be at Tyler
Mr.. Maxwell was 81 years. For
many years before coming to the Cot
ton Belt route he was connected with
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway.
At the time of his resignation from
that road he was general superinten-
dent of the system with headquarters
at st. Louis. Mr.. Maxwell had in the
last ten years served on several COM
mittees of railroad managers appoint
ed to adjust difficulties with employees
and he took a prominent part in the
negotiations at Chicago last winter
that led to the adjustment of the diff
ferences of the trainmen of the twenty
one trunk lines who threatened to
strike.
He leaves a widow. one daughter
and three sons. One son, VIM. K. Max
well, is live stock agent for the M K.
& T. railroad at Kansas City.
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ROurke Claims Seven Safe, Sane
Mound Artists.
But Will Have Nothing to De
With MascOts.
&c LIKE A RELATIVE. .
Wants to Sell Five Old Players
in Bunch.
Has Asked Waivers on Them
Lefty Davis in Number.

Omaha, Neb., March 9-The pitching
star of the 1911 Rourkes looks stronger
than for two. years past. Three major
leaguers, Rhoades, Kelley and Hail.
are in the lineup. besides Fentress,
who pitched good ball for Omaha last
season, and three bushers, Lott, Sim
delar and Bovee.
Hall and Kelley will probably be the
malnstays of the staff this season,
with Rhoades doing the heavy work in
hot weather, as he is probably the best
warm weather twirler on the staff.
Hall is also a good July man, accord
Ing to all reports from st. Louis.
Fentress, Rhoades, Kelley and Bovee
Will be the steady men on the staff, ac-
cord1ng to the present outlook, while
Lott is expected to show up better
than either of the other two recruits
The deal for Lott has finally been
closed, and the Omaha boy will sign a
contract soon. Sindelar and Bovee
were given tryouts last spring, but
We're sent back to the bushes for a
seasons experience.
Bovee is the only southpaw on the
star Pa Rourke thinks he is a conner,
and viii give him thorough tryout.
Bovee has played ball at Creighton,
Neb., and in the northwestern part of
the state for several seasons He was
signed up by Pa last season, but
farmed out to Grand Island. He has
the goods, but is a poor fielder
Sindelar is a young giant, with lots
or steam and has something good. He
was raw when Rourke tried him out
last spring, but his extra season in the
bushes probably gave him the neces-
sary experience Ito handle himself in
the Western this season.
No mascots for us this year." says
Pa Rourke. Talk about the jinx. A
mascot is as bad. I guess it's some
relative. Every year we ever had a
mascot bad luck overlook u.s.
THAT dog we had last year cost me
$40 right after we got it and then some
dusky pilferer enticed it away. I've had
every. imaginable kind and breed of a
mascot since I've been in the business,
and mona of them help. So I'm through
with mascots."
Asks Waivers on Five.
Rourke is going to sell five of his old
At least he has asked for waivers on
them, and If any club in the league
refuses to waive it will cost it just $3.50
to purchase any one of the players.
There is some good material in the
lot, too, but all five of the men are not
the kind of players Pa is after. Hol-
lenbeck, Patton, Davis, .Storz and
Thompson are the men slated to go
Hollenbeck had bad habit of throw
ing games away last year, and is not
in the favor of the Omaha magnate.
He may make good with some other
club in the league, however, and be
the shining light Of the league this
year.
Thompson may still be reserved as a
utility infielder, but the possibility is
small, as Pa has a major Lacquer near
Iy in tow, and that will give him seven
infieIders. not counting Thompson.
Lefty Davis did not show speed
enough to satisfy Pa last season, and
he will be disposed of before long.
Patton and Storz are both fair pitch
ers, but they need more experience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
AT LAsT-A PENNANT WON.
Robson Decides His Cardinals
Will Win Flag.

New Orleans, March 9.-Stanley
Robson, president of the St. Louis
Cardinals, who arrived here from a
tour of Central America and the West
Indies, said today:
This season the Cardinals are 60
ing to get the pennant. I think 1 have
the best baseball man in the world
today in Roger Bresnahan, my cap
tain. and Bresnahan has spared no
money nor work to get together the
best team obtainable. We have got a
lot of new pitchers, some of whom we
tried out last fall and who showed
great ability. Last year our only
weak spot lay in our pitchers, and now
that it is cured I have what I believe
is the strongest club in the league. We
are starting out the season with six
teen pitchers in the club. Otherwise
the lineup of the Cardinals will be
about the same.
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plicit terms the situation.
A calm and dispassionate view OF
the mobilization appears to have been
taken here by the Mexicans. No ex-
citement followed the appearance OF
the news. Dailies in Spanish. as well
as the American newspaper, gave
much space to the details of the move
ment.
In some quarters, however, the ex-
PLANTATION given out from the White
House as to the significance of Presi-
dent Taft's order was viewed with more
or less skepticism. This was particu-
larly true as relating to American resi-
dents in the city. many of whom pro-
fessed to see in it the first step in a
move toward intervention.
Leading Mexicans who were ap-
preached for opinions declined to talk
for publication. but privately expressed
confidence in the good Intentions OF
the American government.
That any protest regarding damages
sustained has been made to Great
Britain by DIR. Pearson has been de-
MED by his representatives to the state
department and to the newspapers
Walter Cow, Dr. Pearson's representa-
tive at Toronto. sent the following tel
egram to the state department:
Newspaper dispatches from Wash
ington published here this morning
state that the British government, in
behalf of subjects having extensive
railroad and mining interests in Mex
leo. has communicated with the state
department at washington with regard
to protection. The dispatches state
further that the Pearson syndicate, 9
large British and Canadian construc-
ton firm, has complained bitterly OF
interference by revolutionists and has
asked for protection
II presume, if true, this dispatch
must have reference to Others but In
order to avoid any misunderstanding
after communicating with DR.. Pearson
1 consider it better to telegraph, assur-
ing you that if the dispatches refer tc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
AGGIE BASEBALL SCHEDULE.
Good Series of Games Arranged-Two
With Washburn.

Manhattan, Kan, March 9-There
VIII be something doing in baseball
circles at the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college this season. In the first
place the 'Aggies'' have two teams to
play the seasons games. Up to April
u they will be played with the Mis-
souri, Valley team; after that date the
Kansas Conference team will take
charge
There will be IA games with a possI-
pie 10 played on the college grounds.
< q. will be here for two games and
the 'Aggie'' team will meet them on
their grounds for two games. These
games will be played under the Mis-
souri, Valley rules. st. Marys will play
here about the first Of June
A probable game with Marquette,
the big Catholic school Of the north, is
possible. The games will be played in
the new ball park, while not yet COM
pleted by any means, is the only place
available. For this reason the park
viii necessarily be a little rough for
this season. Following is the heavy
and interesting schedule, completes:
April Topeka White Sox, Manhat-
tan
April Nebraska Wesleyan, at Man
haitian.
April 1-Kansas university, at Law
renee.
April 15-Kansas university, at Law
renee.
April 21-Kansas university at Man
haitian.
April 22-Kansas university, at Man.
haitian.
April 25-Washburn university at
Manhattan.
April 26-washburn university at
Manhattan.
April 2S-Fairmount, Manhattan.
May 1-Co1lege of Emporia, at Man.
haitian.
May 6-Kansas State Normal, at EN-
poria.
May Estate Normal, Emporia.
May 12-Bethany, Manhattan.
May fredericksburg Normal, at
Manhattan.
May 19-Friends, Manhattan.
May 22-Bethany, Lindsborg.
May 23-Bethany, Lindsborg.
May 24-Fairmount, Wichita.
May 25-Friends, Wichita.
May st. Marys, Manhattan.
May st. Marys, St. Marys.
June Haskell, Manhattan.
June ..-Marquette (undecidedO Man
haitian.
June 15-Alumni game, Manhattan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
DENVER SIGNS CONNIE NEE.
Fast Infielder Bought From st. Louis
Browns.

Denver, March 9.-Connie Nee. in
fielder, has been added to the roster
of Denver baseball players. He is a
young fellow from the Wisconsin-1lli-
nois league. which had the distinction
of being the home of Third Baseman
Dolan for a year or SO. Nee was
taken to St. Louis last season by the
Brown management, without being
given an opportunity to demonstrate
his ability. He was on the bench
most of the summer. as no chance to
play was afforded him. Captain Jack
Hendricks thinks we'll of the young
man, believing he has the necessary
grit, determination and ability to
make good with the Denver team.
Nee went to Hot Springs with the
Browns at the opening of practice, and
will remain with them until called to
Kansas City March 25 to join the
Denver players.
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THERE'S A FATHER FOR YOU.
offers Son $4,000 to Stick in Big
League Until June.

Athens, Ca, March 9.-The Yankee
youngsters tossed the ball around I'M
d r the hot Georgia sun for two hours
today. It will be several days be-
Harry Ables is the Giant of the party.
He is six feet two inches in height and
weighs more than zoe pounds. He is
singing the praises of McGraw's team,
which he say in Texas, and thinks the
polo grounders will make good.
Denny Kauff a diminutive fielder
from the Virginia Valley league, looks
good. He comes to the Yankees with
a batting average of AIT and with an
ambition to get $4,000 offered by his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
BOSTON RED sox IN TROUBLE.
Continuous Rain at Training Camp
Prevents Practice.

Oakland, Cal, March 9.-Unless
weather conditions undergo rapid
and sudden change. it is going to take
lot of engineering on the part Of
Patsy Donovan to get his Boston Red
Sox ready for the opening of the
American league season. The eastern
ers arrived here Just one week ago
and to date have been unable to get a
single diamond workout. Donovan
has put the men through daily prac-
tice at Piedmont pavilion, but in the
limited quarters they are not able to
get the kind of training needed. 1t is
still raining
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so the celebration can be a dual one.
The editors program will be closed at
4 o'clock in the afternoon, as the town
will entertain them after that. Some
special features of entertainment are
planned for during the afternoon and
in the evening a big banquet will be
served. It will be an elaborate affair.
The Santa Fe officials and visiting edi-
tors will be the guests of honor-the
only holders of such tickets. The dedi-
cation of the building will be public
affair to which the general public will
be invited and the banquet held after
ward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09
HACK THROWS oRDEMAN TWICE
And Roller Won From Americas in
Fast Matches.

Kansas City, March George
Hackenschmidt defeated Henry Orde-
man, and DR.. B. F. Roller threw
Americas in a double event wrestling
bill given by the Empire Athletic club
here last night. Both matches were
fast
Hackenschmidt was the aggressor
and during the entire time had Orde-
man on the defensive. He secured the
first fall In one hour, two minutes and
eight seconds. with a half-Nelson. and
the second in fourteen minutes and
thirty-one seconds, with double bar
arm hold.
Roller threw Americas the first time
in one hour, thirteen minutes and fif-
ty-eight seconds and won the second
fall in thirty minutes and twenty sec
onds. Each fall was secured with a
combination half-Nelson and crotch
hold.
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DEDICATE GREAT BEND STATION
Santa Fe officials and Editors VIII Be
the Guests.

Great Bend, Kan, March s.-Ar-
engagements have been made to enter
tain the officials of the Santa Fe at
the dedication of the new $2O,0 de-
pot here Friday, March II, and at the
same time entertain the Republican
Editorial association Of the Seventh
and Eighth Kansas districts. The
Santa Fe has announced it will turn
the new depot over to the town on
that date. The editors. who will hold
their annual spring meeting at this
place, will be asked to accept that date
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09

Iatner, who is wealthy coal mine
owner, If he sticks with the big league
dutch Reveu works like a veteran.
and has a, delivery as deliberate and
graceful as had clark Griffith in his
good days. He looks like he will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-09

diagnosis of the specialist. His voice
mad been growing husxier and threat
ehed to prevent his characteristic
coaching.