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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
FOR COMMISSION RULE.
New Governor of Pennsylvania Asks
Consideration of the Subject.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 17.-John K.
Tener of Charleroi, was inaugurated
governor of Pennsylvania at noon to-
day. The oath of office was admins
tered while he stood on large grand
stand erected in front of the main en-
trance to the capitol.
A few minutes after the ceremony
was over John M. Reynolds of Bed
ford, in the senate chamber, took the
oath as lieutenant governor. Then the
two former congressman now at the
head of the state government pro-
ceeded to the capitol front and headed
the parade which was one of the feat
ures of the inauguration day
In his inaugural address the COVER
nor recommended abolishing the pres
ent railroad commission and substitute
ing therefor a public commission vest
ed with power of general supervision
and control over all corporations and
individuals having to do with public
utilities. He favored a compulsory
arbitration law and advocated the APP
pointment of commission to investi-
gate every phase of the employers
liability question and to make recon-
mendations. The governor asked the
legislature to seriously consider the
question of commission form of gov
eminent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

To be sure, the opinion of this de-
partment is of little value, but we ven
ture the suggestion that this is a good
BILL but too narrow in its scope. II
should be amended SO that the COVER
nor might appoint his successor and all
other state officials; and. as the Cover
nor is expected to live in Topeka. II
is but reasonable that he should ap-
point the Topeka city officials from
Mayor down to dog-hunter. Elections
are q blamed nuisance. anyway; they
are an expense to the candidates, and
a wear and tear upon the public A
lot Of unnecessary trouble and expense
could be avoided by following the sug-
gestions in the above paragraph
A further argument in favor OF the
Perpetual appointive system here ad-
vocated, is the fact that the people OF
this state are not competent to- vote
they have proven this shortcoming by
their carelessness in allowing certain
Democrats and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
to come to this legislature. for the pur-
nose as a Fort Scott Contemporary
feelingiy puts it, of "harassing and
embarrassing the administration"
BY all means, let US make the state
Jobs appointiye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

ed in the coming year. At the annual
meeting of the Commercial club held
Friday evening a number of Sugges-
tons were made in committee reports
which are worthy of the consideration
of this board. Some of them should
be put into practice.
1.-The province of the Commercial
club. as I understand it, is to pro-
mote the commercial interests of the
city and to that end the entire work
of the organization should be directed.
81 have some ideas I should like to
take up with the members of this board
at the first possible moment concern
ing the advancement of our industrial
interests. and you members of the board
have ideas Of your own undoubtedly
which you would like to bring up We
should thresh these ideas out and adopt
some definite mode of procedure.
1.-The present Commercial club is the
outgrowth of a club which was in ex-
istence for several yearS-an organiza-
ton which had its ups and downs, and
which created a great deal of pes
simism in the minds of a considerable
portion of our business men. 1t is diff
ficult to overcome the knocks of a
considerable number of men in our
city. We can only overcome them by
being constructionists, and doing work
that is apparent for its good qualities.
I'VE should see that the Commercial
club is everything that its name i'm
plies. We should have and will have
the hearty support Of every business
man in Topeka --.sz-s---1, az
An invitation has been extended to
President H. U. Nudge. of the Rock
Island system, and his staff to be pres
ent at banquet to be given by the
Commercial club sometime in the fore
part of February
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

1t may be remembered that when
Governor Stubs gaily gasolened
through the southwest, he met with
Stirring Ovations at every point along
the line. Even the auto-annex of his
train, bearing press agents and pri-
vate secretaries, came in for its share
of the general ovating. While pass
ing through this said southwest, Gov
ernor Stubs referred upon eighteen
separate occasions to the be-yootiful
and highly intelligent school children
of the Big Seventh, and his welcome
was all that could be desired.
And it will be remembered further,
that Lakin, Kearny county, was one of
the southwestern towns honored by a
visit from the Great Potentate. The
hoo-rah for Stubs at Lakin was so
loud that it cracked the ground.
HOWEVER, Lakin and Kearny
county sent to the 1911 legislature a
Democrat. To be sure, his majority
was small, but it was sufficient. T. N.
Thorpe, q prominent lumberman of
Lakin, was sent to Topeka to REMIND
the folks that Kearny county is a part
of the commonwealth of Kansas. Be
fore the session is over he will have
succeeded in his mission
Kearny county Is the outlet of a
railroad-1ess territory lying to the
south and west. and Lakin is the popu-
lar shipping point for foc or five
counties. Both Kearny county and its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

1t looks to mere spectator like the
political emancipation of the Smarter
Sex was about to become a fact, in
stead of theory. The Legislators
are hurrying-in fact, they are tram
ping each others corns-in9 the wild
scramble to surrender to the fair
Lobbyettes. Just what the fair ones
want of the right to vote is beyond the
vivid imagination of an old man, but
If they want it, for gracious sake let
'em have it. A woman who wants
something she can't have is about as
nice to have around pet alligator.
(ExpIanation: Manager of this de-
partment once kept an alligator six
years in an effort to make pet of
it. At the end of six years said saurian
was Just as much of crouch, and
showed the same uncomfortable desire
to chew our leg that he had when he
was added to our private zoo.)
Early in the 1911 game comes an
Administration Pet. 1t is bill to
make the Office of Commissioner OF
Insurance appointive by the governor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
REGULATES THE KIDNEYS
Out-of- Order Kidneys Act Fine
Ending Backache and Bladder
Misery.

No reader of this paper, whether man
or woman, need be miserable because
of backache or kidney or bladder dis
orders.
The time to cure kidney trouble is
while it is only trouble-Before it set
ties into Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes or
Bright's Disease.
Pape's Diuretic acts at once upon
the kidneys, bladder and entire urin-
ary system. cleanses, heals and regu-
lates these organs, ducts and glands
and completes the cure within few
DAYS The moment you suspect any
kidney or urinary arrangement, or
feel a constant, dull backache or no.
tice that the urine is thick clouoy,
offensive or full of sediment, irreglar
of passage or attended by a sensation
of scalding. you should begin taking
Pape's Diuretic as directed, with the
knowledge that there is no other rem
edy. at any price, made anywhere else
in the world, which will effect so
thorough and prompt a cure
Misery in the back, sides or loins'
sick headache, infiamed or puffy eye
lids, nervousness, Prostratic trouble
rheumatism and darting pains, heart
palpitations, bilious stomach, dlzzl-
ress, sleeplessness, listless, weak
worn-out feeling and other symptoms
caused by inactive, sluggish kidneys
simply vanish Uncomfortable urina-
ton Especially at night. smarting
discolored water and all bladder mis-
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Your physician, pharmacist, banker
or any mercantile agency viii voucn
| for the responsibility Of Pape, Thomp-
son & Pape of Cincinnati. Ohio, who
/ prepare Pape's Diuretic-50 cent
| treatment-sold by every druggist IL
| the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
WILSON SWORN In.
His Inaugural Address Calls for Many
i Reforms

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 17.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson today assumed tho
duties of chief executive of New Jersey,
and delivered his inaugural address.
Sweeping reforms in legislation, mot
the foolish ardor of too sanguine or too
radical reform" the governor says.
but merely the tasks that are evident
and pressing" are urged. Chief among
them are the enactment of employ
ers' liability law providing for COM
pensation to injured and disabled
workmen: the perfection and the ex-
tension of the direct primary law to an
elective officers, and to party nominal
J tions. a law restricting the issuance Of
charters to corporations and providing
for close scrutiny and regulation of ex-
listing corporations. the enactment Of
a conservation law and revision of the
existing method of taxation. He said,
in part:
Corporations are = organiza-
tons which have proven very useful
but for the time being slipped out If
the control of the very law that gave
them leave to be and that can make Or
unmake them at pleasure We have
now to set ourselves to control them
soberly but effectively, and to bring
them thoroughly within the regulation
of the law.
"Our laws with rewards to the rela-
tions of employer and employee .
were framed for another age which no.
body now living remembers =.
Now rules must be devised for their
| (employees') protection, for their COM
pensation when injured, for their sup
port when disabled
! 81 would urge the imperative obliga-
ton of public policy and of public hon
esty we are under to effect such
! changes in the law of the state as will
| henceforth effectually prevent the
abuse of the privilege of Incorporation
which has in recent years brought a.;
much discredit upon our state.
Scrutiny and regulation ought also
| to be extended to corporations already
| operating under the license and au-
| thority of the state
"Our whole system of taxation,
which is no system at all. needs over
hauling from top to. bottom.
"Our primary laws should be
extended to every elective office, AMI
| to the selection of every party commit
| tee or official.
| at is estimated that most of the food
supply of the people of northern New
| Jersey and half the food supply for
New York city is kept in cold storage
| warehouses in Hudson county, N ]
awaiting the state of the market. >
| The result is not only to control prices
| but also to endanger health :
Il earnestly urge that the Legislature
push some effective law Of inspection
and Limitation to enactment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

Vegetable Compound has dono for mo
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake of other suffer
ing women am willing to make my
trouble public SO you may publish
this letter. MRS. CHAs. BARCLAY,
Red, Graniteville, vt.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and un-
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such a record
of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years it has been
curing woman's ills such as inflamma>
ton, liberation, fibroid tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains and nervous
prostratiOn, and it is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period of change OF life.
Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
DOUBT DISAPPEARS
No One in Topska Who Has Lame
Back Can Ignore This Double Proof.

Does your back ever ache?
Have you suspected your kidneys
Backache is kidney ache.
With it comes dizzy spells,
SleepIesa nights. tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders.
Cure the kidneys to cure it all.
Doan's Kidneys Pills bring quick re-
Lief.
Bring thorough lasting cures.
You have read Topeka proof.
Read now the Topeka sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
Mrs. NJ. E. Olson, I'll Lake street
Topeka, Kan, says: Il suffered from
weak and disordered kidneys There
were severe pains in my back that
made it hard for me to stoop and al
times 1 had sharp twinses throughout
my body. Ny back was weak and
was subject to headaches, dizzy spells
and attacks of nervousness l had Of
ten read about the wonderful cures
Doan's Kidney Pills had affected in
similar cases and was led to get this
remedy at Rowley's drug store. II
went to the seat of my trouble at once
and before long I again enjoyed good
health" Statement given in Noyem-
Der, 1909
No TROUBLE SINCE
In April, 1910, when Mrs. Olson was
interviewed, she said: IT value Doan's
Kidney Pills more highly than ever
for the cure they affected in my case
has been permanent You are wei
come to continue the publication OF
my former statement"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
! take no other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
A GOOD SHAMPOO
FOR ONLY ONE CENT

cit is hardly believable that women will
nav a dollar for shampoo" says Mae
Martyn in the Philadelphia Inquirer
when they can give themselves a better
one at home for about one cent. Yet
such is true. and invariably women pay
ely hair.
every woman can have fine glossy
hair IL she will carefully dissolve a tea
spoonful of canthrox in a teacup of hot
water. This should be poured over the
sean the 7eid batr rinsed fhorougiiv "eii'
you will find this canthrox shampoo
not only restores natural lustre to the
hair. but makes the head feel good and
banishes itchiness of the scalp. Be sure
to get an original package Of canthrox."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

Our brilliant editorial writer has
discovered the word for which this de-
partment has been cropping blindly: 1t
is -tIobbyettes." We thought of Lob
byist-esses,' but that was no good.
"Lobbyettes'' is good word. and fills a
long-felt want.
The webster Syndicate has just is
sued new dictionary, but the dis
covery of this word will no doubt
prompt said syndicate to get out a re-
vised edition. And when the word ap-
pears, it should. appear like this:
'LOBBYETTE: An interesting
woman who favors Universal Suffrage,
entirely surrounded by Legislators"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
MONEY SPENT FOR WAR.
Enough in Past 10 Years to Build
Four Panama Canals.

Washington, Jan. IT In an impas-
stoned speech in the house today,
Chairman Hull of the military affairs
committee denounced Frederick W.
Huidekoper. military critic, and up
held the readiness of the war depart
ment to meet all war emergencies.
Chairman Tawney of the appropria-
tions committee denounced Huideko-
per's criticism as false and declared
the amount spent by this government
for preparation for war during the
last ten years would build four Pana-
ma canals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
Rate Advanced Hold I'm.

Washington, Jan. 17.-An order
was issued by the interstate commerce
commission suspending until May "a
tariff filed by the southwestern lines
making advances on rates on cattle.
sheen and hogs from various points to
Oklahoma City, Okla. The tariff was
to have become effective on January
25. The commission regards the adj
vances as unusual and perhaps I'M
laMful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
Civn war veteran Buried.

Hiawatha, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE fu-
neral of John L. Yaw, who was found
dead Friday in the house where he
was living alone, was held today. Yaw
was subject to heart failure. He was
veteran of the Civil war, having
served in Company e of the Seven
teenth Michigan infantry. He was 20
years old and had lived fifty years in
Brown county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

L L u III lCI NOuSIlGS
and other annoying
symptoms, and I
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v e G e t a BILE Com
pound has proved
worth mountains of
gold to me, as it
restored my health
and S tren G t h. I
never forget to tell
my friends what
,vfIia f. Pj9Eharo,S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
SHEEHAN IS "SM. !"
He Lacks Eight Votes of Having
Enough to Elect.

Albany. N. z. IAN ia deadlock
resulted from the ballot taken by the
senate and assembly separately for
United States senator. William F. Shee-
han, who led the Democratic candi-
dates, received a total of 81 votes IN
both houses Since 1856 members voted.
this number was eight less than the
majority necessary for the election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
KELLEY AT HEAD.
Chosen President of the COM
mercial Club Today.
George S. Badders Reelected
Secretary.
President. Will Kelley

President. Will Kelley.
Vice president-E. L. Copeland.
ecretary-George s. Badders.
Treasurers-Roy L. Bone and Scott
Hopkins.
These are the men who were select
ed by the board of directors of the
Commercial club this noon to guide
the affairs of that organization in the
ensuing year. The election was a
popular one in every respect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

Legislative representative are interest
ed in irrigation, and it is certain that
"dam the draws Legislation will meet
favorable. attention at the hands of
Mr.. Thorpe.
Lakin is a live town Kearny is a
live county, and both have a live rep
resentative-if he is a Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
Death in Roaring Fire

may not result from the work of fire.
bugs, but often severe burns are caused
that make a quick need for Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve, the Quickest, surest cure
for burns, wounds. bruises, boils. sores.
It subdues Inflammation. It kills pain
It soothes and heals Drives on skin
eruptiofs, ulcers o. piles Only Csc at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
CHANGE
IN WOMAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Granitevil1e, Vt.-"I was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

IAItNHIN<tEN 1LltNttINA .. .. ScIldtOf.
Lincoln, Neb.. Jan. 17.-Congress-
man G.. M. Hitchcock, Democrat, was
today elected United States senator
to succeed Senator E. ]. Burkett.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

The Kansas university appropria-
ton bill was introduced in the senate
by ]. L. Brady. senator from Douglas
county. The bill is in direct accord
with the budget published several
weeks ago and was introduced without
alterations regardless of the agfta-
ton in both houses to cut down all
appropriations to the state institu-
lions.
A bill providing for the expenses
and mileage of members of the legis-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
BUSINESS BLOCK-FLAT.
j. NJ. Leeper Begins Construction of
$4,000 One on West Side.

Topeka is to have another handsome
store and apartment building. J. M.
Leeper is now moving the stores at
the southeast corner of West Sixth
avenue and Buchanan street, occupied
by the Diamond Drug company and
C. o. Johnson, the grocer, to the back
of the lot, preparatory to the erection
of -two-story. modern building at a
cost of $4,000
The new structure viii. have 'front.'
age of fifty feet, and a depth of sixty
five feet. 1t will be of pressed brick,
cut stone and reinforced concrete con-
struction.
The basement will be fitted for a
barber shop, and the Diamond Drug
company, of which n. J. Petro is head,
and c. o. johnson, the grocer, will oc-
cupy the ground floor.
On the second floor there will be
three four-room apartments with mod
ern fittings, which will include a bath
room. There will be electric door but
tons and speaking tube connections.
The buildings which are being
transformed into an up-tc-date apart
Twill contain four apartments of four
rooms each. which will also be pro-
vided with bath rooms.
While the moving process is taking
place the stores now occupying the
building will continue to do business.
1t is now a busy place at the corner
of West Sixth avenue and Buchanan
street, and this enterprise which Mr.
Leeper has undertaken will add two
more apartment buildings to the ever
swelling list in the capital city. =.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
ELLIOT M. P. HEAD?
New York Says Northern Pacific
President Will Succeed Gould.

New York, Feb. 16.--Howard Elliott,
president of the Northern Pacific rail-
way. is to be the successor to George
J. Gould as the head of the Missouri
Pacific system, according to the best
information obtainable in New York. 1t
is said the place has been offered him
and he will accept. Gould's successor
to quote one of the new interests in
the road, must "eat, drink and sleep on
the job" which is one way of saying
if Mr.. Elliott becomes president he will
be a very busy man.
The mention of Mr. Elliott as the
probable successor of George J. Gould
was regarded with the greater interest
because of the fact which became
known today that when Mr.. Gould ap
preciated that his control of the road
was about to be contested he went to
James ]. Hill and sought his help. Mr..
Hill is said to have considered taking
hand in the affairs of the Missouri Pa
cific in order to help Mr. Gould, but
meanwhile the Kuhn, Loeb & Co.-Rock-
efeller plans took definite form and Mr..
Hill assumed a neutral position, but at
the same time approved the change
which has been effected in the makeup
of the Missouri Pacific board. Under
these conditions the suggestion of Mr..
Elliott as the head of the Missouri Pa
cific is attributed to Mr., Hill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16

doctors at Chicago, where we resided at that
time. After trying all the medicine OF the
two doctors without any result. we read of the
Cuticura Remedies, and at once bought the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Following the
result, and after four weeks, the dear child's
face was as fine and clean as any little baby's
face. Every one who saw Gilbert after using
the Cuticura Remedies was surprised. He
has head of hair which is pride for any
boy of his age, three years We can only
recommend the Cuticura Remedies to every
body" (Signed) Mrs H. Aibrecht, Box 1888.
West Point. Neb., Oct. %. 1910.
Cuticura Soap s(25c.) and Cuticura ONT
ment (5Oc.) are sold throughout IT, world.
Send to Potter Drug & Chem Corp, sole
props, 1876 Columbus Ave. Boston, for free
32-page book. guide 20 skin and hair health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-16
WHlTTEMORE is NAMED.
Becomes Assistant State Superinten-
dent, Succeedings His Successor.

L. D. Whittemore, superintendent of
the Topeka city schools. today accept
ed the position of assistant state super
intendent of public instruction. Mr..
Whittemore succeedsEC c.. Starr. who
will succeed Mr.. WhittemOre as city
superintendent in August.
Superintendent Faifchild said today
that Mr. Whittemore will make an
ideal assistant in his office, as he has
wide knowledge of school work and
is favorably known among the educa-
tors of Kansas. He has been superin-
tendent of the Topeka schools six
years and before that time was prin-
cipal of the high school and pro-
fessor of languages at Washburn.
The salary of the assistant superin-
tendent is $1,000 a year.