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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
RAILWAY NOTES.

Weighing of the mails by represen-
tatives of the government in the ter
ritory east of the Missouri and north
of the Ohio rivers will begin next
Tuesday and continue througnout a
period of 105 days. Upon the basis OF
the data obtained during this PERIOD
the rates to be paid the roads during
the four years beginning July L next
will be established.
In the current issue of the En-
pIoyeS' Magazine of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, w. L. Park, vice pres1-
dent Of the company, declares that
casualties to employees of railroads are
appalling and that great many OF
them can be prevented by the IN
installation of block signals and other
safeguards.
w. NJ Shultz, for many years an
employe of the Southern Pacific, has
invented a new steam and air coup
ling device new company will be
formed. 1t is expected that the new
invention will do away with the use
of rubber hose between cars. The new
hose Is made of metal and has several
points of advantage over the old one
The Northwestern has inaugurated
a campaign among it's employees to IN
crease the safety and prompt han
ding of baggage. The general bag
gage agent has Just placed in use new
form of tag to be attached to lost
articles or baggage found by employees,
giving complete instructions so that
an employee of any department will
know exactly where to turn in the
article to insure its most speedy re-
turn to the owner This, it Is be-
Iieved. will systematic the handling
of articles left by passengers in the
cars.
Committees representing the va
rious passenger associations In the
United States will shortly hold con-
ference, probably in New York, to
discuss the question of establishing
differentia1 fares on trains de luxe and
ordinary trains. Some officials are
of the opinion that the accommoda-
tions furnished in sleeping, observa-
ton and parlor cars warrant the
charging of higher passenger fares per
mile. irrespective of tf1eapresent Eek
tras'' levied 5@ss.
A committee representing more
than 200 railroads throughout the
country will, it is planned, go to
Washington within ashort time to
make an appeal to congress in favor
| of a change in present methods OF
paying for the transportation of the
mails. The railroads assert that they
should receive pay for apartment cars
and for the delivery of mail from
railroad stations to postoffices. 1t also
| is contended on behalf of the roads
that there should be an annual weigh
| ing of the mails, instead of the pres
| ent plan of weighing them every fou1
years 1t is alleged that In the trans
| portation of the mails the railroads
| of the country perform service every
year worth $3,000.000 for which nc
remuneration is received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
PEOPLE FEEL THE PROSPERITY.
'eWhen a Railroad Is Making Money,
Good Times Come"


Manufacturing gave it's labor but
81 per cent of it's gross in 1905. the
last year for which any statistics are
found. and agriculture, the greatest OF
all industries, gives such an Ins1gn1h-
cant percentage to labor that it is not
worth the while to mention it in COM
parison, says the Santa F'e Employees
magazine.
But it is not among the railway en-
ployees alone that railway earnings
are distributed. There is hardly
steel rolling MILL in the country the
wages of whose employees are not
largely dependent upon the prosperity
of the railway. There is not loco
motive shop or a car factory from one
end of the Union to the other that is
not as dependent upon railway pros
perity for its own as If 1t were direct-
ly owned and operated by one or the
other of the carriers, There is not
railway contractor or construction
company, with their thousands or
men, who do not feel the situation in
the same way. Railway operation at
fects to an appreciable extent many
other of the industries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
HOW CHARGE THE PASSENGER?
Conference of United States Passenger
Associations on Matter.

Associations on Matter.
A meeting of committees represent
ing the various passenger associations
of the United States is planned to be
held soon to take up again the ques-
ton of differential fares for persons
travelling in regular day coaches or
chair cars and those occupying palace
cars or other Pullman acconmoda-
| lions. The movement started more
than a year ago on some of the east
discussion was referred to committees
representing the passenger .associa-
lions of railroads in other parts of the
country. The Transcontinental Pas
Senger association has had extensive
: discussions of the proposition and
though it has taken no formal vote it
was recommended to put the matter
before this years convention of the
senger and Ticket Agents to be held in
st. Paul. The coming conference of
passenger associations probably will
be held in New York
Many officials of the railroads are
of the opinion that such a differentia-
ton between payment for ordinary
railroad accommo dations and for the
class of service offered in parlor,
sleeping and observation cars is need
ed, and contend that there has been a
pressed to them, that such an arrange
ment is desirable, restoring an align
ment of railroad fares which long was
in effect and considered entirely rea-
sonable.
The railroads used to charge both
first and second class rates for pas
senger traffic, the second class being
substantially below the first and not
emitting the purchaser of this class of
ticket to secure accommodations in
Pullman cars. Gradually, however,
through state action, first class fares
were reduced until there was a very
small margin between the second and
first class rates, and when this had
| grown to be the prevalent condition
the railroads wisely abolished the use
of second class tickets. It is stated,
there is a growing sentiment among
those who usually ride in day coaches
or chair cars that they should not be
asked to pay the same rate as do those
who ride in the preferable equipment
further back in the. train. There is
no prospect of early action Of a def
mite character, as the question prob
/ ably win raise an-in1mense amount of
| discussion before being disposed of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
DATE IS FIXED.
Extra Session Will Begin April A If
at All.

Washington, Feb. 27.-President
Taft has set April 4 as the date of the
extra session of congress, in case he
is obliged to carry out his threat. The
intimation that March 20 would be
the date brought requests fer a delay
from Speaker-elect Champ Clark and
Representative Oscar S. Underwood OF
Alabama, chairman-to-be of the ways
and means committee.
The president recognized Clark and
Underwood as the guiding spirits OF
the next house and agreed to observe
their wishes, in case the senate fails
to vote at the present session on the
Canadian reciprocity.
The additional time was asked by
the Democrats, SO they may arrange
for the organization of the new house
committees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
WRECK ON ROCK ISLAND.
Passengers Injured when Rails Spread
in Texas. szs-t

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 27.-The Ell
Paso & Southwestern-Rock Island
Chicago express was wrecked about B
O'Clock Sunday afternoon near Pas
tura,, N. NJ, 242 miles northeast of
this city, according to Information re-
ceived here. ~ fsse5~s
The engine and four cars left the
track and were overturned. A number
of passengers were injured, but their
names and the extent of their injuries
were not learned.
A report received here said the ac-
cfdent was caused by spreading rails.
1t was also reported that none. of the
passengers were fatally injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
KAISER HAS 80 CARS.
His Own Peculiar and Exclusive
"Honk'' for Each.

Berlin, Friday, Feb. 17.-Emperor
Williams well known fondness for
motoring has just been shown by or
ders for four new automobiles which
he has placed with the German firms.
With these additions to his garage, his
majesty will have thirty machines, in
GLIDING a half dozen motor baggage
trucks He keeps five machines per-
manently at Corfu whittier, with the
empress, crown prince and Crown
princess, he will go early next month.
Each of his fifty palaces has its
garage, with fire proof rooms for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

Starting March 5, exhibition games will
be played in New Orleans and then the
team will begin a tour northward. play
Ing games in the principal cities and
reaching Chicago April for four exhibit
ton games.
Members of the Chicago American
League club will depart for Mineral Wells
Tex, tomorrow night on the annual train
ing Jaunt After a few days practice the
squad will be divided into two teams and
each will play q exhibition games before
returning to Chicago April L. Twenty
five players will make the trip south, but
more viii join the team en- route and at
Mineral Wells.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
HACK WILL wREsrLE HERE.
Westergaard Will Be His Opponent on
Night of March L

Topeka wrestling fans will have an
opportunity to see George Hacken-
schmidt, the Russion Lion, in their
own city. on the night of March at
the Grand theater. The Crawfords,
after sounding the local interest, an
nounce the Russian as test drawing
card.
His opponent will be Jess Wester-
gard, who has been attracting atten-
ton in Omaha and Des Moines No
holds will be barred in the catch-as-
catch-can style to be used. If this
match is success, a series of wrest-
ling matches will be scheduled Ring
side seats will be sold at $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
CUBS ARE OFF FOR TRAINING.
Are on Way to New Orleans foI
Exhibitions,

Chicago. Feb. 27.-Eighteen members of
the Chicago National League Baseball
Frank Chance departed Sunday for West
Baden, Ind, to begin training for the 1911
season. Half a dozen players will join
will meet the club at New Orleans next
Saturday, making in all 81 men in camp
Neither Pitcher Overall nor Catcher
John Killing have advised Manager Chance
when they will report, but it is expected
they will Join the team early in March.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
Pair of Homers in Major Exhibit.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 27.-The hitting
Americans and All Nationals Sunday was
the feature of a verdict for the former,
5 to 3. Summers of Detroit and Clark of
Chicago, each had a home run to his
credit. McQuillen of Cincinnati, also
scored a home run. Score:
R.H. e.
All Americans ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS G
All INdllOIldlS. d Z
Batteries-Willis, Summers, Otey and
Lang and Elliott: Walker, Clark, Stanage
and Hackett.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
CATARRH
A SPECIFIC BLOOD MpURTTY

Catarrh is deep-seated blood dis
ease, one which no amount of local
treatment will ever permanently cure.
The beneficial effects of washes,
sprays, inhalations, ETC., are only
temporary, and when left off the old
condition returns, because the blood
is infected with catarrhal matter and
impurities. This impure condition
of the circulation irritates and in
flames the delicate mucous mem
branes and tissues and produces the
well known symptoms of ringing
noises in the head and ears, mucous in
the throat, headaches, watery eyes,
partial deafness, sore throat, general
impairment of health, etc. This con-
dition will remain, growing worse as
long as the catarrhal matter is. al
lowed to remain in the blood. Being
aspecific blood impurity, there is only
one way to cure Catarrh, and that is
to purify the blood. Nothing EQUALS
S. S. S. for this purpose. It attacks
the disease at its head-iu the circu-
1ation-and by thoroughly renovatine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
WILL TAKE NINE MILLION TIES
Requirement of Hartman Lines for
Double Tracking.

Portland Oregonian: Announce
ment that the main lines of the Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific are to be
double tracked has caused decided
strength ening of the tie market in the
Columbian river district. Purchasing
arrived in Portland last week from
California to look over the situation
and ascertain the condition of the
market. AS yet he has not asked for
bids, having devoted his time to OBJ
serving shipping facilities and capacity
of mills.
That he expects to take advantage
of the present demoralized condition
of the tie market and contract at ex-
from his conversation with manufac-
turers. Heretofore the Hartman sys-
tenn has made its purchases of ties
through Charles R. Mccormick & Co.,
/ who have large mills at st. Helena
and operate a line of steamers be-
tween Portland and San Francisco.
and it is presumed that this plan will
be continued.
The tie manufacturers have figured
out that 100000 ties will be needed
for double tracking the Union Pacific
and 100000 for the Southern Pacific,
| in addition the constantly increasing
| number needed for requirements must
be supplied.
A standard tie Z by inches. contains
| forty-tWo broad feet. SO in round
numbers 37S,000,00O feet of lumber
/ will be needed to fill the order in ad-
! dition to the ties required for replace
ments It is expected that at least
/ two-thirds of the total number will be
| supplied from the Columbia river dis
| trict, deliveries extending over g
period of several years. This amount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
Russian Lion Throws EberIe.

Wichita, Feb. 27.-George Hacken-
schmidt, the Russian lion, threw
George Eberle of Switzerland, twice
here Saturday night. The first fall was
secured in 20 minutes and the second
in 10 minutes. The match was a finish
affair Eberle, though outweighed,
was the aggressor and In the second
fall had one of Hackenschmidt's Shout
ders pinned to the mat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

purifier, and the thousands of cases of
Catarrh it has cured is proof that it Is
the very medicine needed by those
who suffer with this trouble. Book on
Catarrrh and any medical advice free.
IKE SWIFT sPECIFlC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
WILL BONUS SYSTEM GO?
Rumor Reaches San Bernardino t.
This Effect.

San Bernardino. Cal, Feb. PA
rumor, apparently from official
S urces, to the effect that the Santa
Fe was contemplating abolishing the
road, including San Bernardino, says
the Sun, yesterday startled local Off
Gals of the Santa Fe.
General Manager A. G. Wells was
told Of the humor. He stated that he
had heard nothing of such a move
step was to be taken.
The statement that the bonus sys-
tenn is to be abandoned hinges on the
retirement of Vice President J. w.
I--ndrick from the operating depart
ment, and which is limited to be per-
manent. Mr.. Kendrick went to Eu-
rope several months ago for his health
was placed in his office to direct the
operating department until the return
of Mr.. Kendrick.
The bonus system was extended to
the shops of the entire Santa Fe sys-
tenn by Mr.. Kendrick. who fathered
demonstrated that it was success.
Railroad authorities all over the
United States have held the Santa Fe
bonus system up as a model and it's
success has been conceded by noted
mechanical experts. The labor unions,
however, have fought it.
The success of the bonus work, as
testified to by men who have made a
careful study of the subject, together
with denial of Mr.. Wells may down
the rumor that it is to be abolished.
Topeka has heard these rumors for
many weeks. The State Journal pub
1ished an interview with General Man
ager Kouns denying them. But the
rumors are persistent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

of lumber would provide 800 cargoes
for steam schooners of the average
size now engaged in the trace. The
bulk of the shipments will be made by
sea. but that portion required for use
on the O. W. r. & N. line will go east
bv rail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
TOPEKA WINS FROM X. c.
Took Two of Three Games by Scor
of 1923 40 2.876.

The crack bowling team of Topeka won
the matcn with seiecL team from Kan
day night. In a series of three games the
Topeka team took the first two and lost
pins.
The total pins for the series were: To-
peka, 1898; Kansas City, 2,S75.
The highest Individual score was bowled
by Morrow of the visitors who rolled a
score of 247 pins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

the blood and
cleansing it of all
/ m pure matter ,
makes a perna-
nent and lasting
cure of the dis
ease. For forty
years S. S. S. has
been recognized
as the best blood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
Dallas Lost to McGraw Kids.

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 27.-McGraw's young
sters defeated Dallas by the one-sided
score of II to 1 Sunday. Score:
R.H. E.
Dallas Z o
New York. Observation-Disclosures II 3
Batteries-Ables, McAdans, Phillips and
Kelly, Robertson and Murphy; Shonts and
Hartley, sTerea and GoWdy-g
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

chauffeur At night the flag is replaced
by an Illuminated glass shield. show
ing the standard in regulation colors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

Beaten by College of Emporia and
Bethany.

Emporia, Kan, Feb. 27.-The Southwest
ern basketball five played the last game
of a trip here Saturday night and lost it
SO to 81. This is the closest game on
record for this season. The first half was
not such good exhibition of team work
as was the last. The score at the end of
the first half was 20 to II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

Usuafly it is possible for a. poor young
couple to live on love if her father loves
them enough,-Galveston News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

benzine.
The emperor's car is easily distin-
guished by the peculiar fanfare. of ms
motor horn which may not be used by
anyone else and by the imperial stand
ard which flies at the right of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure.
E w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27

Lindsborg, Feb. 27.-The most exciting
basket ball game of the season here was
played Friday night in the Bethany audi
torium between Southwestern college and
bethany with a score of 80 to q in
Bethany's favor. Southwestern came here
with record of not having been defeated
this season. The score was Is to II in their
favor before the close of the first half
Ten seconds of the second half gave the
Bethany five times to get the lead which
they kept throughout the game. Peter
son for the local made sensational one
handed field goal from near the center
of the court, while Frank for the visitors
made a very long throw for goal. Final
score-Bethany 80, Southwestern 81
A large crowd witnessed the contest for
supremacy. With this game to their
credit, Bethany will not be far from the
state championship if they can defeat the
Kansas university college five who play
here next Wednesday evening, March /.
The lineup:
Bethany. Position. S. w.
Hultquist ............ rf. ........... Hamilton
z; Peterson. ...-....f ....-.....-.C. Schmidt
EkDIad .....-..........c ..........W. Schmidt
Ed CARSON. .......rg .-............ FRANKS
Egg Carlson. ..........lg .......... Crookham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-27
SETS NEW lSMimming RECORD

Sydney, N. s. W., Feb. 27-The Austral-
ian swimmer, Longworth, covered 121
yards in one minute and five seconds
This is a new worlds record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-22

Mrs. Minnie Dolstrom will entertain
the sewing society of the G. G. Gage
Relief Corps at her home, No. 80 Norris
avenue, all day Wednesday.
Mr.. L. c. Rain of 222 Chandler street
returned to work today after being off
for the past month on account OF Ill
ness.
The regular meeting of the Dorcas
society Of the Christian church will be
held Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. NJ. L. Stitt, 313 Monroe street.
Mrs F. f. Dawdy is improving after
a short illness.
Mrs. Irwin Lewis of 402 Lake street
has gone to ST. Joe. to spend a week
visiting relatives and friends.
The c. W. B. NJ. of the Christian
church will give an entertainment and
ice cream social in the church Tuesday
evening, May 23
Mrs. Pauline Wright arrived here
Friday evening from her home in Oak
land, Cal, to make an extended visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Whit
taker, of 1876 Jefferson street.
The regular missionary meeting Of
the Seward Avenue Baptist church will
be held in the church Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Anna Thomas is spending two
weeks in Argentine. Kan, the guest Of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas.
Mr. Harry Rodgers of Emporia is
here. spending several days on a bust
ness trip.
Mr.. Fred Renker of st. Joe is here.
spending a week with his folks.
Mr.. George Kistler has returned from
two weeks visit in Colorado, Arizona
| and California.
Mr.. Toney Beyers of Springfield, Ill.
has gone to Kansas City after spending
several days here visiting his father
| Mr. Joe Beyers, and family. Mr.. Beyerf
| is general foreman of the Katy shops
at Springfield.
Miss Ona Mae Miller, assisted by the
] Shubert quartette of Washburn college