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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe Cutoff to Gulf is Near
Completion.
Pacific-Gulf Line VIII Be Opened
in August.
INTO s. p. TERRITORY.
Work in Progress for an Exten-
sion to New Orleans.
Other Items of General Inter-
est in Traffic World.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. Los An
geles and the Pacific will have a new
short rail route to Galveston and the
Gulf of Mexico by August 1 by the
construction of a new cutoff between
Texico on the Belen line of the Santa
F'e and Coleman on the Gulf line OF
the same road. The line between Tex
leo and Coleman is nearly 800 miles
long and the distance saved by its
construction over the present Santa
Fe route from Los Angeles to the
Gulf is sos miles.
1t was announced that this cutoff
would be built two years ago and the
line was surveyed and part of it built.
Then construction Jagged Now orders
have been issued to rush the compile
ton of the line and have it ready for
the operating department by August /.
The first step in the Santa FEES pro-
gram for a line from the Pacific to the
Gulf was the construction o. the Belen
cutoff, low grade line from Belen TO
clovis, N. M, 279 miles. This was
the crowning achievement in the ca
reer of the late James E. Hurley, gen
eral manager of the Santa Fe. Then
a line from Texico, IS miles east from
Clovis, was planned. It was proposed
to build this line to a connection with
the Gulf line at Temple.
Substantial progress was made dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 80.
last 40 miles 1nm0uldloly 6OuthCoSt
of Lubbock being completed and 155
miles of the remaining distance be-
tween Lubbock and Coleman being
graded and made ready for track
work The line from Coleman to
Temple already is built and in opera
ton Branch lines have been built,
from Plainview to Lubbock, 46 miles,
and from Plainview to Floydava, %
miles These lines are in operation.
Other branches have been projected
and now are in process OF construction.
/ The present route for traffic from
Los Angeles to Galveston over the
Santa Fee Is via the Coast Lines from
Los Angeles to Albuquerque, thence
over the Belen cutoff to Newton, Kan,
and then south to Galveston. the
mileage of the present route Is 1855
miles, while the new route Will De
only 1,S45 miles long.
| Heretofore the only through line
from Los Angeles to the Gulf has been
the Southern Pacific, 1897 miles. The
Santa Fe naturally will furnish COM
petitor for the Southern Pacific The
Santa Fe Is 148 miles longer than the
Southern Pacific. but this difference Is
partly overcome by reason Of the
Santa Fe's lower grade.
The Santa Fe also soon Will prove
| a strong competitor to the Southern
Pacific into New Orleans. From a
point on the Gulf line between Temple
and Galveston, Somerville, the Santa
Fe is building east to New Orleans
and expected to be in the Gulf metro
polls within two years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07

asters which have occurred as the re-
suit Of the careless handling of ex-
plusives or inf1ammables. The rail-
roads desiring to instruct employees
on this subject and lessen the number
of such cases organized a board to
look into the more careful transport
ing of such materials and Mr.. Carlson
was selected to tell all those connect
ed with railroads about such subjects.
He carries with him a large number
of slides on the subject discussed and
is said to be- very interesting talker.
Just where he will hold the lecture
has not been decided upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
MUST LEARN TO WASH.
Missouri Colds to Be Taught Use of
the Tub.

Columbia, Mo-, Jan. 7.-Beginning Feb
ruary every young woman in the home
economics department of the University
Of Missouri who takes a course in testing
fabrics must roll up her sleeves and work
over wash tub. Each student will have
a locker in the laboratory which will con-
tain a tub dashboard, soap, bluing and
chemicals. 1t is the aim of the university
to teach the effect the starch bluing and
other chemicals have on clothing Later
the laboratory is to be equipped with an
electric washing machine.
It is expected to enable the co-eds to
determine which is cheaper. laundry work
don by hand or work done by electricity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
Nothing Too Good

for you. That's why we want you
to take CASCARETS for liver and
bowels. IT'S not advertising talk-
but merit-the great, wonderful,
lasting merit of CASCARETS that
we want you to know by trial. Then
you'll have falkland join the mil
lions who keep well by CASCA-
KEYS alone 9os
CAScARETS Ioc box for weeks
treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
IN the world Million boxes = montk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
RHEUMATISM
4 Oner Prompt Relief to Every suf-
ferer Without Medicine and
Without Cost.
Just Give Me Your Address

Don't take medicine for Rheuma-
kism, but send me your address ia
once and you will get by return mail
p pair of Magic Foot Drafts, the great
Michigan external remedy for Rheu-
matism, TO TRY FREE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
sTERILIZED BARBER SHOP.
A Famous shop in the Carrollton
Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.

The barber shop in the Carrollton ho-
tel, Baltimore, sterilizes everything 1t
uses in the shop. The sterilizing is done
by heat. The towels, the razors, the
strops, the soap, the combs and brushes
are all sterilized before being used on
a customer. Where there is no sterili-
zation, have the barber use Newbro's
Herpicide. 1t kills the dandrun germ,
and it is an antiseptic for the scalp, and
for the face after shaving. All leading
BARRIERS everywhere appreciate these po-
it. Destroy the cause, you remove the
effect Sold by leading druggists. Send
10c in stamps for sample to The Herpi-
eide Co.. Detroit, Mich. One dollar bot
ties guaranteed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07

with me old Atlantic & Great Western
railroad.
Ever since then he has been running on
fast trains. He has been in but two small
accidents
1t is understood that the engine is to be
regarded as his personal property as long
as he remains with the company and that
il can be used by no other engineer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
GAVE ENGINE 10 ENGINEER.
Erie Railroad Gives Valuable Present
to Veteran Pilot.

Cleveland, jan 1.-THE Erie railroad
management has honored one of its oldest
engineers both in years and in point of
service by presenting to Alexander LarlSin
of this city, on his sixty-eighth birthday,
the huge engine which he drives daily in
hauling the fast Pittsburg flyer between
Cleveland and Youngstown.
Mr. Larkin has been in continuous ser
vice of the company for 40 years, having
begun his railroad career as a fireman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
DOUBLE HEADER TONIGHT.
Sophomores-R. r. Y. Nj. G. A.; Acad-
emY-TOneISa Highs in City I,eao ue

1 ne first games of the city basketball
league to be played in the Washburn
gymnasium will be played tonight as
plays the sophomore team which won the
class championship of the college and was
therefore chosen to represent the college
in the city league.
The Topeka high school will play the
Washburn academy team as the second
contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
POSTAL CLERK FORCE CUT.
Retrenchment Policy May Cause Re-
duction I'm Number of Employees.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. Postal clerks
all over the country are wondering just
how far the proposed retrenchment
of the department may affect the
forces now employed in handling the
mails on the railroads. Following the
Christmas rush comes the word that
the department must economic and
that probably a rather drastic move
toward reduction will be made.
Joseph A. Stewart, assistant post
master general, has charge Of the rail-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07

Fourteen killed and forty injured dur
ing the football season" Then the rules
didn't hurt the game, after al.'-Pitts-
burg Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07

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you nothing. You decide and we take
your word. Address, Magic Foot
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son, Mich. Send no money-just your
address. Write today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07

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Mail will bring
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p a i d. T y
them. then If
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-07
EASTERN KANSAS LEAGUE BUSY
President Curry Invites Leavenworth
to Join His Circuit.

Leavenworth, Jan. IA letter was
received 1.-THE sporting editor Of The
Times from I. R. Curry, president of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
FRANCHISE TAXES
 WERE DUE MAY 30
Martin Makes Important Ruling in Letter Address
 ed to the Auditor

Montgomery June 26.-(Special) )-That the franchise taxes exacted of domestic and foreign corporations under section F of the revenue bill were due on May 30, 1911, and not January of next year, is the effect of an opinion which was today given out by Assistant Attorney General W. L. Martin in a letter addressed to State Auditor c. B. Smith.
 In issuing the opinion MT. Martin eX- plained that section 30 of the act in ques- ton. providing that all provisions affect
 ing licenses shall go into effect Janu- ary l. 1912. does not refer to the corpor- ations under the provisions of section F. ''It being specifically provided" the opin- ion reads, fin section F that the pay ment of the franchise tax required shall not exempt any corporation from the payment of a license or licenses for en- gazing in or carrying on its business or occupation for which license is required of an individual or partnership Where licenses are levied on persons or occupations not heretofore required to pay a license tax, such license became due according to the opinion on April 90. The opinion, which will save the state in the neighborhood of sl00,00O, says in | part:
 There being no provision for the time section F becomes effective, and the act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
GETTING ID WORK
 FOR BOND ISSUE Chairman Drennen Had En- thusiastic Meeting of His Committee Last Night
 

A meeting of the campaign committee to held last night in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was called together by the chairman, w. M. Drennen with all of the members of this committee present and with each ward represented.
 After a short address by the chairman as to why the committed had been called to meet and as to what methods had been suggested to be used in the cam paign, the committee started to work and after a short discussion by the various members a resolution was passed to the effect that the chairman should appoint a committee of three, or more, workers from each ward who should see that the proper enthusiasm is instilled among the voters and to make an effort to see that the voters gained the proper knowl- edge as to the different facts of the is- sue.
 Following this a second resolution was nassed that petitions should be circu- lated in each ward in an effort to gain the signatures of the voters to vote. for the issue and in an effort to give the is- sue due publicity
 This meeting was declared to be the most enthusiastic meeting that has ever been held by any campaign committee and the general opinion is that this com mittee will meet with greater success than any previous one. Tha committee is headed by former Mayor Mel Drennen. the chairman of the former Greater Bir- mingham campaign committee.
 A meeting will be held tomorrow night at which time the chairman will announce his appointments and the petitions will he given to the workers to be circulated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
NEW OFFICERS IN
 FRATERNAL LODGE
Fully Two Hundred Attend Impress sive Installation Ceremonies at
 Masonic Temple

The officers of Fraternal Lodge No. 3s4. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, were installed into their respective sta- tions last night at the Masonic temple by Past Master John Bethea. The in- stallation was public and about 200 per sons were present, including many ladies. An interesting feature was the presenta- tion of a handsome silver set of five pieces to Jack Riddle, the retiring wor- shpful master.
 An orchestra composed of Leon Jo- sephs, violin Hal Seabrat. plano: Mar shall Everson. cello; and w. w. Harris, added much to'the pleasure of the occasion by number of well rendered selections. After the installation ceremonies. which were impressVely performed by MT. Bethea, Rev. A. J. Dickinson was intro duced and made the principal address. Dr. Dickinson spoke eloquently of the principles and practices of Masonry, and commended the brethren to the persual of the holy scriptures as the rule and guide to their faith.
 R. E. Smith made very apt and hap py presentation speech, in which he com mented on the sgroWtn and prosperity, of Fraternal lodge under the skilful leader ship of the retiring master, Jack Riddle; of the absence of friction and dissen- tion, and Of his faithful service and un- tiring efforts in promoting the interests of the lodge. He concluded by assur- ing MT. Riddle of the high esteem in which he was held by all the members and on their behalf presented him and his wife with handsome silver tea set. II was a beautiful token and will be sub stantial remembrance of the friendship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27

being penal in it's nature. section l2 be- came operative 50 days after the passage of the act Code. section 7S05) or on May 90, 1911 The following conditions there fore result:
 T. Foreign corporations, not having been required to pay a franchise tax, under the ruling in the case of Southern Railway company vs. Green, 216 U. s., 400 Claw Ed. 536), declaring discrimina- tory and unconstitutional franclse tax exacted of foreign corporations under section 2392 of the code are liable for the franchise tax exacted of foreign cor porations by section F of the revenue bill.
 "2 Domestic corporations which before the passage of the revenue law had paid specifically required license tax and were under the, decision of Chinnabee Cotton Mills vs State i66 Alabama, 119. exempt from paying the privilege tax levied by subdivision 26. section 2361 of the code, are liable to the state for the franchise tax exacted of domestic cor porations under section F.
 ''3. Domestic corporations which be- fore the passage of the revenue bill were engaged in a business for the conduct of which a specifically required license tax was not exacted were required to pay the privilege tax levied by sub division 26, section 2361 of the code. AL though those corporations have paid this tax, and though the exaction now of an additional franchise tax would seem to be for short period double taxation with reference to this particular group of domestic corporations, it must be remem- bered that any possible system of tax legislation must inevitably produce un- equal and unjust results in individual in- stances, and it makes out no conclusive case against the legality of a tax to show that it reaches the same property twice for the same purpose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
PREPARING FOR
 GOOD ROADS MEET

Selma, June 26-(Special. 1.-The Dallas County Good Roads association has taken some active steps for the entertainment of the delegates to the annual conven- ton of the Alabama Good Roads associa- ton. which will convene here during the latter part of October. A session of the Dallas County Good Roads associa- tion will be held during the next week or two when different committees which will have charge for the arranging of the convention will attend the conven- ton, and everything possible will be done to make the convention one of the most enjoyable in the history of the associa- tion. A number of prominent men from different parts of the United States are expected 10 deliver addresses upon the different phases of good roads and of good road building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27

love and respect existing between Mir Riddle and the members of the lodge MT. Riddle responded briefly, his evident emotion testfying to his deep apprecia- tion of the beautiful, gift.
 At the conclusion of the ceremonies an elegant ice course was served to members of the lodge and their guests by the ladies of the order of the Eastern Star. The officers installed were: H. w. Ashman, worshipful master; Harry c. Stanford, senior warden R. E. Smith, junior war den; James A. Downey, treasurer; M. T. Stratford, secretary, M. P. Davis, senior deacon J. M. Brown, junior deacon; Harris Tinker, senior steward; J. J. Rush. Junior steward J. B. Donelson, tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
The Suit Club
 Wins n A r.

For many months the people of Birmingham have patroniz- ed the enterprising ECoNo- MICAL TAILORING SYS. ITEM, who have been conduct ing a successful business in rooms 900-901 Farley Building, 1lhe proprietors, Messrs. Guth- ria and Hamrick, have won the patronage of hundreds of men by their square dealings. Hhe suit club for which they have been turning out hun Hreds of suits, has had 3245 members since September last, and all are satisfied. B Il "envy walks, and malice lifts its head even in the business worh, and so it came to pass that an action was brought in the criminal court of the city, to stop the suit club from do s;ng business. Even "F'air and Square" may sometimes be nsedsas-a mask for unfair deal 6ngs.
 The matter has finally been determined by a competent judge, who is learned in the flaw. Today Judge Weaver, af- Iter having heard the evidence and the arguments of learned Ecounsel, rendered his opinion acquitting the suit club of a eviolation of the law in selling asuits at a reasonable price to Ahose who are subscribers on Ia novel plan.
 For the suit club, B. M. All Hen, of Allen & Bell, and John Al. Embry, of Embry & Hast Engs, of Oklahoma City, made sthe ablest of arguments. MT. Embry, by the way, drew the membership contract under (which the system operates in nnany cities.
 Messrs. Guthrie & Hamrick sare receiving the congratula- hions of not only hundreds who are wearing suits furnished by ithe system, but many business nnen who believe in literal ap- Gplination of the Golden Rule "Fair' < Square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
NEWS OF BOAZ

Bpaz. June 6.-(Special. .)-Rev. Brooks Lawrence, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league, spoke to a large audience here last evening. The three churches of the town called in their regular services which filled the large auditorium to overflowing
 The committee on plans and arrange ments for the Fourth of July has about completed it's work and Boaz promises to make this the biggest celebration of the kind ever pulled off on Sand noun : tain. Parades, music patriotic ad- dresses. barbecue and general good time will be the order of the day.
 The town well has been completed water thoroughly tested and the pipes will be laid at once to furnish Boar with complete water supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits were issued yesterday from the building in spectors office:
 Sl2oO-W. B. Stewart to erect one-story frame building, Burgan place, day labor.
 s13, 500-James Toole, to erect three story brick building. Fourth avenue, be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, S. Hugges Bros. contractors.
 s1120-J. P. Couch, to erect one-story residence, Sixty-fourth street and First avenue. Day labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
FIGHT OVER VETO
 POWER RESUMED English Parlimeant Reas- sembles After the Cor
 OnatiOn Recess

London, June Entertainment reassem- bled today after the coronation recess and the struggle over the veto power of the lords will be resumed immediately.
 In the house of lords Lansdowne gave notice of a series of amendments to the veto bill. providing for the exclusion from that measure of. bills such as that relating to Irish home rule, for joint sitting in case of disagreement between the two houses and for a referendum in other cases. As it is quite certain the government will not accept these amend ments if passed, another deadlock and eventually the creation of 800 additional peers seems the only outcome unless the lords yield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Pratt City NeWS

Miss Kate Trainer, who has been liv- ssngsin Decatur for the last five years. has returned to Pratt City, where she rwiil live in the future.
 Miss Eva Levi will entertain with tinen shower complimentary to Mrs. C. fM. Jamison at her residence on East ;Htshlands Wednesday afternoon from 3 sto o'clock.
 The Ladies Domestic Circle will meet with Mrs. A. J. Monfree Thursday after noon., ..
 Mrs P B. Remedy and children have yeturned from a visit to friends in Tus- l6aloosa
 Will Monjot has gone with a party From Birmingham to Pearl River. Tenn. nn fishing trip.
 H. c. Stuckey has accepted a position at Amory, Miss
 Mrs. J. NJ Wood has gone to visit a frfend in Coffee county, Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
BATTLESHIP UTAH ] MAKES GREAT SPEED

Rocl<isnd, Me, June 2e.-A maximum speed of 21.ss7 knots. .sS7 greater than the contract requirement, was attained by the nsw United States battleship Utah, the latest addition to the nations dread naughts, during her standardization trials over the course here today.
 The battleship is ASA per cent com pleted and it is now expected that she will be ready to go into commission about Augaat 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
LEAVES COUNTRY CLUB
Nick" Thompson Will Go With Roe
 buck Springs Club

'Nick Thompson, the popular golf in structor, who has been connected with the Country club for many years, will sever his position with that club and take up his new position with the Roebuck Springs Country club at Roebuck Springs
 MT. Thompson came to Birmingham a number of years ago from Canada to ac- cept this positln with the Country club During his long stay at the club he has made many friends and during his career as golf instructor has instructed many golfers and many golfing teams mat have entered tournaments very successfully. The club has won several golf trophies during his employment as instructor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Balloon Still Missing

Paris, June 26-The balloon which fell into the North Sea yesterday was the Andromed, ,, It left Saint Cloud at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening in the elimina- tion race for the grand prize institu- ted by Deutsch De La Meurthe. It was manned by George Blondel as pilot and 1eon Corbin as passenger and is the only one Of the nine starters to meet with se- Rious accident. The balloon was carried out to sea and has not been round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
BILL TO AMEND THE
 FOOD AND DRUG ACT

Washington. June 26-In conformity with President Tafts special message on the subject, Representative Richard son of Alabama has introduced a bill to amend the food and drugs act. It pro vides that no medical preparation shall he sold which threaten health and life by creating a false expectation of cure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Barbecue at University Club

barbecue for members will be given by the University club this evening from 5 to 10 o'clock. It will be prepared at the rear of the clubs spacious grounds and all kinds of barbecued meats will be served.