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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
TO REVIVE OLD LAW
Judge Allen Prevails on Court to Hear
Pleas.

Washington, Dec. 21.-An attempt
to rectify the Kansas statute prohib-
fting foreign corporations from suing
in that state until they had paid fees
for doing business there, which was
declared unconstitutional by the au-
preme court of the United states two
years ago, has been successful to the
extent OF getting reargument Detore
that tribunal
Recalling the courts decision OF two
years ago, and the approval OF that
decision only two days ago, Chief JUS
tice White was about TO stop the ar
gument of the case yesterday. but
Stephen H Allen of Topeka, Kan,
prevailed upon the court to allow the
argument to proceed.
Mr.. Allen said that In his case. the
Buck Stove and Range company OF 81
Louis and four other foreign corpora
lions were trying to come into the state
and attach the ranch of p. B. HaNson
of Morris county to satisfy jude
ment obtained against c. 9. VickerB OF
Wichita Falls, Tex.
In preventing the corporations nom
bringing this suit, he said the statute
was constitutional, and he COMMENDED
Furthermore that the decision OF the
Kansas courts. dismissing the suit until
the fees were paid. was not such q
final judgment as the supreme court
could review.
The enforcement Of similar legisla-
ton in other states Is said to hinge
upon the final decision In this case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
TEACHERS GET MORE
Scale OF Salaries Is Higher Than
Formerly.

According to the report issued by
State superintendent Fairchild in his
compilation of school statistics for the
past year, the increase in the salaries
of all teachers has been considerable
In the schools of cities of the second
class the gain has been 1897 on an
average. The superintendent figures
show the following scale of increases
in salaries:
In high schools of cities of the first
class the male teachers are paid $sS. "a
on an average, and the female teach
ers $67 46 per month
In the rural schools the males re-
ceive $52-7S, an increase of $1.48 over
last year, and the females receive
$zS-6S. an increase Of s1.71 over last
year.
In the two-teacher schools the males
receive $65.87, an increase OF s3.0S over
last year, and the females receive $52. 81,
an increase of $1.30.
The teachers in cities of the second
class, males, receive $68.77, and the fe-
males receive $53.17, an increase of
1897 over last year.
The high school teachers in cities of
the second class, males, receive $78.S5,
and the females receive 81. 81, an in
crease of 1888 over last year.
The teachers in cities of the first
class, exclusive of high school teach
ers, males. receive $76.44, and the fe-
males receive $62 Sc, an increase of 1892
over last year
The high school teachers in cities of
the first class, males, receive 1851 and
females receive $86.06, an increase of
3d. over last year.
The county high school teachers,
male, receive $3.50 and the females re-
ceive $3.50, an increase of $3.50 over
last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
TAX MEETING OVER
vexing Questions Threshed Out by the
Officials.

The tax assessors and the state tax
commission closed their two-day dis
cussion of taxing matters convinced
that the meeting has been most valu-
able to all officials taking part in the
sessions. Nothing great was accom-
plished, no startling reforms inaugur-
ated or ideas presented, but a lot of
vexing questions were threshed out
and the exchange of ideas on a multi
tude of subjects will be sure to result
in great general good in the carrying
out of the tax system of the state.
About 100 out of the los counties of
the state were represented at the sec
ond days session. Chairman Samuel
T. Howe of the tax commission read
paper covering the subject of taxation
that was most valuable to all the dele
gates present. Mr.. Howe is the vet
cram member of the commission, hav-
ing served since it was organized. He
has made a thorough study of the sub
ject and few men are better qualified
to discuss tax matters than Mr.. Howe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
.1,M TALKING LIKE A BABY"
Remark of Three-Year-OId Daughter
of Novelty Performer.

''Da-da-da- da-Oh, say, I'm talking
Just like a little baby now
What do you know about a three-
year-old girl who makes remark hke
that? 1t was the three-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs G. Gregolre'
billed as Mons. Gregoire and Mile
Elmina, furniture jugglers, at the Nov-
city this week. The little girl MADE
the remark in the dining room at the
National hotel this noon and the
walters and guests were fairly con-
vulsed with laughter at such state
ment coming from the lips of a child
who is not much more than an infant
herself And it may be surprise to
known that the performer is mother
of a three-year-old, as the woman does
not appear to be out of her teens, and
is in fact not more than twentyfour
years old herself. Her daughter feels
quite grown-up, talks English quite
plainly, and speaks a little French and
German. She says that she will when
she gets big ttBa'ance funnitchua and
papa will show me how"
A maid cares for the child when the
parents are performing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
TRUST HEAD LIKES 1T
He Expressed Approval of the Tariff
49, Boards Report.

Boston, Dec. Civilian NJ. Wooo'
president of the American Wooden
company after reading the message OF
President Taft on the schedule Salo ;
In a cursOry review OF the tarl iI
boards report it at once commands
recognition as manifesting a remark
able knowledge of the industry
The condemnation of ad Valorem
wool duties by the board must CON
vince anyone who reads it. AS to the
recommendation of the secured basis,
it is q novel expedient in the Inlted
states and its practicability is yet TO
be demonstrated .s,,.,,,.
In comparison of the manufactur-
ing costs here and abroad the report
bears out the contention of American
manufacturers that their costs, mauS
up principally of labor. are much hlsn-
er than those of their competitors IN
Europe.
ssMoreover it also shows that the
higher. wages here are not offset by su-
periOr efHciency of American labor
1t is apparent that the tariff board
has found that the efficiency of lndl-
vidual operatives in American mllls -
no greater than if so great as the MUS
II Europe.
Perhaps the most important point
brought out in the report is the official
demonstration of the tariff board that
the American wool manufacturer mas
been grossly represented by those
who have attacked him as responsible
for the high cost of clothing. The re-
port shows that only about Is per cent
Of the price paid by the retail purchas-
er Of a ready-made suit goes to the
manufacturer of the cloth. This is not
prOfit but represents the total cost OF
the cloth and includes the manufactur-
er's profit on the cloth which in a $50
suit would approximate 80 cents.
1.-The report as a whole confirms the
needs of substantially the same rate
of protection as now embodied in
schedule K, except from the low cost
fabrics"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
WILL TIP THE LID
Kansas City Makes Provision for Late
New Years Parties.

Kansas city. No, Dec Flor the
baDedt Of watch parties on the morning
of January 1. the lid on New Years
cheer in Kansas City will be tipped
few inches as a result of an agreement
TODAY between the board or police COM
rnissioners and Byron Line, excise
clerk. In addition to the one legal
hour. from midnight till 1 a. m. cafes
will be permitted to serve liquors un-
til a. m. provided the supply is or
dered before 1 O'Clock
wed Just as we'll keep the cele-
braters in the cafes as have them run
ming about on the streets" the excise
clerk said land hotel managers say
the premiere of 1912 win be the most
brilliant Kansas City has seen in many
wears Already the leading down town
hotels are flooded with reservations
for tables
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
POOR FTAGGING WAS THE CAUSE
Conductor Places Blame for Fatal
Wreck on Milwaukee.

Ortonvllle. Mimi, Dec. 2i--"The
wreck OF the Chicago, Milwaukee a St
Paul train known as the Columbian
Aver. at Odessa, Mimi, on the morn
ing of the 18th, occurred because the
fiagman. Royce. was not properly nag
ging the train"
This was the statement Of Lawrence
w Chick conduc or of the first sec
ton of the wrecked train, testifying be-
fore the coroner's inquest in progress
here today in an effort to fix responsl-
bilitv for the death of ten persons and
the injury OF a score as result or the
disaster
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN
A Granite Monument Is Being Erected
at Gettysburg.

Gettysburg. Pa. December 21.-To the
memory of Abraham Lincoln and to
still further immOrtalize his Gettys-
burg address a monument of granite
and bronze is now in course of erec-
ton in the National cemetery within
sight Of the spot where he made the
address almost a half century ago. The
monumen@ a granite shaft about 20 feet
in length will be surmounted by a
bronze bust of Lincoln and also will
contain two tablets one of which
is inscribed his speech here.
An appropriation made by congress
provides for the cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
H. S. GIRL A SUICIDE
she Was Worried Over Approaching
Examinations.

New York. Dec. 21-Fanny PIatt
Van Colt, a pretty 16-year-old girl of
good family borrowed a glass from her
teacher and went into the lavatory at
a girls high school in Brooklyn today.
Ten minutes later a teacher found her
dead, the empty glass beside her. A
one-ounce bottle which had contained
some liquid lay in basin nearby. Mr.
Van Colt said his daughter had studied
unusually hard of late and had worried
at the approach of examinations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
Deficiency Bill He'd Up.

Washington, Dec 21.-The urgent de-
fcYency appropriation bill as passed by
the senate, was held up in the house
today by Representative Austin of
Tennessee, who refused to agree to let
the bill go to a conference unless the
house first adopted the senate's amend
ment to appropriate $50, 900 for further
Investigation by the bureau of mines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
STOPPED MURDER TRIAL
Court Cites a Prosecutor to Answer a
Contempt Charge.

Indianapolis, Dec. 2L-Prosecutor
Baker today forcibly took r. J. Fos-
ter, a detective for the Erectors as
ISOLATION before Judge Marley charg-
ing him with obstructing the county
grand jury inquiry. Judge Markey
cited the prosecutor to appear be-
fore him tomorrow to show cause
why he should not be charged with
contempt of court. Baker had inter-
rupted a murder trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
Drops Dead at Wife's Bedside.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 21.-Harry West
veer, druggist of Schuyler and Ere
mont, Neb., dropped dead at the bed
side of his wife at the CIarkson hos
pital in this city. where Mrs West
veer yesterday underwent an operation.
Heart disease was given as the cause.
The shock, it is feared, win have seri-
Gus consequences upon Mrs. Westveer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
INVOKES new RULES
Solicitor Lehman Makes Move in
Sugar Trust Prosecution.

Washington, December 21.-Taking adj
vantage of the new rules of the Su-
preme court of the United States, Soil
citor General Lehman today inaugu-
rated a movement looking to the early
disposition of a case in that court
which acts as a bar to thorough grand
jury investigation of any alleged VIOLA
lions of the Sherman antitrust law by
the American Sugar Refining company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
OnIn Two Moon Left.

Sioux CITY, Dec. 21.-seventy-six of
Sioux Citys rs saloons still remain
closed today as the result of the Iowa
supreme court ruling in the Noon law.
The two '-Oases" that remained opened
did an immense business, crowds stand
ing in line 20 secure drinks. The coun-
ell may pick the A men who are to
secure saloon permits today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
HAD PLEASANT CHAT.
That's All Barnes Would Say After
Seeing the President.

New York, Dec. 21-As Mr.. Barnes
left after his call on Mr. Taft, he said
that the president had sent for him
and that they had a pleasant chat.
More than this he would not say.
Mr. Koenig, in departing, said he
mad the president had discussed the
political situation in general.
DR.. Lyman Abbott, editor of The
Outlook then called
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
BATTERED TO DEATH
A Farmer Is Caught in Fly Wheel OF
a Corn Shelter.

Friend, Neb., Dec. 21.-Carl John
son, a young farmer, was caught IN a
fy wheel of a corn shelter near here
Yesterday and literally battered to
death His lower limbs were beaten
to a pulp, pieces of bone being broken
off and found lying on the ground
Centrifugal force tore off much of his
clothing and threw 1t some distance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-The govern
rnent this afternoon filed a bill in equity
in the United States court against the
Keystone Watch Case company aIleg-
ing that it is violating the Sherman
antitrust law. 1t is asked that the
company De restrained from violating
the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
Mack wants to Quit.

Albany, Dec. 21.-Word was received
here today from Norman E. Mack of
Buffalo that because of his health he
does not desire to conduct the state
campaign next fall and is anxious to re-
tire as chairman of the Democratic
state committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Hill family in this city in June last.
The arrest occurred at Oregon City.
The crime created great excitement
and was that of a degenerate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Portland Ore, Dec. 21.-Nathan B.
Harvey, a man of some prominence
and wealth, has been arrested for the
murder of the four members of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

DF- EIIOL MOI Out OF DANGER.
Colohbo, Dec 21.-Dr. Charles w.
the hospital at Handy but it will be
some time before he is completely out
of danger from his operation for ap-
pendicitis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

toilers,'' and leaves as q parting ad-
monition to his constituents: Grit your
teeth and organize
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

stock exchange voted today to close
the exchange on Saturday, so that
business will cease from Friday after
noon until Tuesday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
NfAY SUE ZOE sCHooL.
Weir City Being Good. Wants Promise
Kept.

Weir Kan. Dec. 21.-A mass meet
ing of residents of Cherokee county
was held here to discuss the advisa-
bility of taking legal action to compel
the board of regents of the State uni
versity to establish the school of mines
here in accordance with the law passed
by the last legislature. A resolution
was adopted asking the county attorney
to begin an action in mandamus
against the board of regents to com
pei them to carry out the provisions
of the act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21
GOMPERS MAKES REPLY
Editorially He Discusses Insinuations
Against Federation Officials.


Washington, Dec. 21-"We have moth
ing to hide. We are ready at any time
for the agents of the law to begin in
vestigating," President Samuel Comp
ers. of the American Federation Of
Labor, says in an editorial on 'labor's
position lawful and progressive" which
will appear in the January issue of the
American Federationist. Mr.. Gompers
pledges his full cooperation in any
investigation which may be made.
The forthcoming number of the Off
cial organ of the federation will be
the first to appear since organized Ia
boris defense of the Mcnamara broth
ers collapsed in their confession of the
outrages charged against them. In his
editorial Mr.. Gompers confines himself
to a discussion of the issues raised by
the Mcnamara case, saying of the case
itself that he and his colleagues will
soon after the confession of
the brothers.
Continuing his declaration that or
ganized labor is ready for the agents
of the law to begin the investigation,
Mr.. Go4-4pers says:
Files. records of all kinds account
in documentary
shape-is open to them. All that has
our correspondents is subject to their
inquiries Every act of every official
may be freely looked into. No one is
going to dodge or run away. Whatever
can be done to aid the law will be
done at these offices.
This is our reply at headquarters
of the American Federation of Labor
to the clamor to get at the men higher
up to the repeated announcements in
the press Of "a nation wide investiga-
ton by federal officials to the asser-
lions that behind the McNamaras were
men standing high in the councils of
labor
Does Not Touch Unionism.
Mr.. Gompers then propounds the
question, How is trade unionism to
be affected?" And in answering that
his search for light has brought moth
ing now, goes on to discuss the labor
problem.
What has happened" he says. has
been a deplorable incident, a misfor-
tune, an exceptional course ofaction,
tune, an exceptional course of action,
but one which does not touch the es-
sentials of trade unionism.'
He finds that "amid the cIamor rails
ed by financial interests, by partisan
through mere shallowness and base
trucking to the noise Makers" the
country is being compelled to hear
the voice of sanity and moral force"
He says the demands of part of the
daily press for immediate change of
officers is worth no attention"
Asserting that the American FEEDER
alton of Labor is administered through
Democratic organization, he asserts its
history is the story of the will and
wish of its majorities, and asks how
can it be other than what it tsp"
He repeats that the methods of the
federation stop short of injurious at
lacks on persons and property, while
they unfailingly uphold every right of
abor and of. the wage workers ''in
their movements, on the highways, in
their purchases, in their choice of work
fellows and in their organization
In conclusion, Mr.. Gompers speaks of
he concentrated effort and bitter ami
Mostly OF the enemies of organized
abor Ito crush out the spirit Of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-21

Christmas in wall Street.
New York, Dec. 21.-Christmas is to
be celebrated in Wall street with
triple holiday. The directors of the
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11
NOME BAR ASSOCIATION ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Saturday afternoon the Nome Bar Association held It's annual meeting to cltct officers for the ensuing yea. ri,s decrease in numbers of this orSaniza. ton was rather noticeable. just about the correct number of Attorneys in Nome 70 proivde officer. for the asso- citation. the balance having quit the camp or departed to the states for the winter.
 The following were elected for the ensuing year; President. ". A. Gil- more; president. George D. Scho- field; secretary. c. J. Lomsn: tressur- CT. N. II Castle. Politically speaking there are three republicans and one Of doubtful propensity as officers of the Bar Association.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11
ODD FELLOWS ATTEND CHURCH

Last evening the members oi the Nome Lodge No :. l. o. o. F. went in a body 10 attend the services at the M. F.. church. where Rev. Baldwin of the Federated church deliveSed sn m teresting discourse on Enthusissm of Friendship"
 The church was packed to the doors and the sermon delivered by pr Bald win was very lnterestinas and quite apropos Of the occasion.
 very sweet anthem vas sung by the choir during the evening also a violin due, between F. 8. Polet and Walter Johnson with Mise Helen Lomep play ing the accompaniment was another Of the musical renditlons Of The even ing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11
FOUND

watch on tho Snake river trau Owner can have same by paying for this ad and identifying his property.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11
SEEN AND HEARD

Nome !s Co repeat the Aksala carni- va thla winter on the last Saturday ln the year which falls on the 3oth. The ana.r wln be for the benefit of the Hy.y Cr-- Hospital and Il is eN- pected cons .dersule amusement will be mad on taat evening although nothing definite Wlll be known until after the meeting 10 be held next Sunday.
 There were indications of snow this morning and every person should try 10 exert themselves to prove there is something to th, theory of mind over matter. and have a good fall If the beautiful" There are many easons for the uc,d II snow fall. and lots If snow ln tAe winter is to the camp what plenty of raln ie during the sum nler
 First We need the snow to move the prospecting outfits that will help tc develop the country. second. we need the whi5e mantle te bank the houses
 
 fer from su attack Of the gout: third to ence5 lie mail on its way so the outside batch can got m here Thurs day instead Of Friday. and last but no, east VI. cannot have our dog races il ,ts ground remains as it is.
 The Eagles for an experiment tried aercrtismr their weekly dances In the Nugget. tu ace If they could make them break even and strange 10 re ate instead of running behind as ir the past they came out even or a little better and it was the coldest night oi the season at that.
 We can now state that they will hold these popular weekly affairs every Saturday evening. and will advertise them in the Nugget. for if i, costs twice as much il gets the results.
 The Nugget has had many inquiries about the first game of basketball the people wanting to know when IL will take place. We have not b en inform cd but do not believe before after the holidays. there are so many events 10 oe crowded in between now and then.
 We are informed that the Bruner Club Is doing some real hard work and later in the season we can expect to be given a musical treat. for they have number Of fine selections. and the voices to execute them.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11
Classified Ads.

All cisssifsd Ads Must g. psi6 in
 Advance.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11

In response to the call for citizens tu meet in the old court house yes terdsy afternoon to decide If Nome should give. or hold the Aksala carni- val again this year for the benefit of the Holy Cross IIospitl. a number of prominent citizens turned out to see that the same was given a fair start.
 IL was the unanimous opinion that the fun making event" should be re- peatcd again this year and the pro- eeeds turned over 10 the hospital whieh will need all the help II can secure. for Nome so far as patients being in the hospital is dstresslngly healthy this winter.
 Upon motion of Dr. F.. E. Hili, W. A Gilmore was elected chairman of the meeting and will also act as chairman ot the Aksala carnival B. Porter wa chosen secretary of the meeting. and then they got right down to business. The first matter was to settle the date for holding the carnival and Saturday night. December 30. was selected.
 The matter of selecting chairmen ot the various committees. was then taken mp, and the following appointed: Finance-Rus Downing. the other two members being A. Polet and s. W. Taggart Refreshments. J. D. Jourden Entertainment, Dr. F E. Hin. Recep- ton. Judge C. D. Murane Advertisins and printing. ]. Potter whittren. Hall
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-12-11
MARSHAL HAWKINS ARRIVES
 .. FROM SQUIRREL

Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock Deputy Marshal Clarence Hawkins ar rived In Nome from Squirrel. having left Solomon yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, The travelling between Solo, mon and Nome was so bad 1t required six hours for his racers. traevling light. to negotiate the distance.
 Nr. Hawkins reports that he left ex- commissionsr Moran at Council. he having traveied that far with him from Kiana. The trails all the way down are poor. there is not enough snow to make travelling anything but case of labor or hard work for both man and beast.